Marines Ready for Any Action in Far East Say Veterans Letter
A reader shares a mailed message from a Marine Corps friend stationed in Hawaii who has just returned from the Far East. He notes Marine readiness against Chinese or Russian threats and recalls Japanese actions. The veteran will retire about March 31, 1960 and join the Shafter Press Staff.
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Marine Corp
Hawaii
Far East
Good Old USA
Marine Corps
Shafter Press
Mack the Knife and the Hidden Tax Bite
A critique likens Mack the Knife to income tax and other hidden levies. It cites Mr Average Income Payer paying about $450 in personal tax on $4500 to $5000 income and notes gasoline and other goods carry hidden taxes. The piece urges awareness and hints at fleeing to an island as a drastic remedy.
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Macheath
Unknown Island
Pacific
Achievement Night set for Maple 4-H on Nov 10
Maple 4-H members who completed their pro work and are eligible for pins are to attend the annual Achievement Night in Richland School auditorium on Tuesday evening November 10. Complete uniforms required and parents may attend with their youth. Special awards include county medals best-record book and best Kern County Fair exhibitors prizes bronze silver and gold stars. Senior members receive white caps and new All Stars Nancy Ashford and Keith Axtel will speak. Transport arrangements will be made at the Maple School meeting Thursday November 5.
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Richland School
Nancy Ashford
Keith Axtel
Maple School
Anff
King and Queen Crowned at Mardi Gras Dance
Shafter High School held a semi formal dance in the gym on October 24 sponsored by Laurion staff led by Miss Ann Sweeney. Bakersfield Latineers provided an eight piece band and punch with cookies served. Richard Koop was crowned King and Carolyn Donelson Queen by faculty sponsors.
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Shafter High School
Laurion
Ann Sweeney
Latineers
Bakersfield
Richard Koop
Mary Lou Jones
Carolyn Donelson
Charles van Blair
CARE Package Aid Expands Person to Person Delivery
CARE extends immediate relief overseas on a person-to-person basis offering food tools books textiles and range of aid. The program targets delivery of essential goods to those in need through direct matching of donors and recipients.
Maple Cubs First Peek Meeting Sees New Leaders
Elbert Franz transfers ties as Cub Scout Adolph Buhler at Maple Cubs first peek meeting. Waldo Unruh is new committee chairman. Opening flag ceremonies by Den I with two skits and a song. Six boys win Bobcat pins Michael Branch Dwight Reimer Donald Ne ee eeeth oer Tommy Un ruh Jimmy Shields. David Dobrenen Wolf badge Douglas Reimer Bear badge Mark Franz Lion badge. Dobrenen wins one gold and one silver arrow Bobby Klingenberg one gold and one silver arrow Phil Nickel one gold arrow Mark Franz one gold and two silver arrows. Den mothers listed for Dens I II and II with names given.
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Elbert Franz
Adolph Buhler
Maple Cubs
Franz
Waldo Unruh
den I
den Ill
Michael Branch
Dwight Reimer
Donald Ne
Ee Eeeth Oer
Tommy Unruh
Jimmy Shields
David Dobrenen
Douglas Reimer
Mark Franz
Bobby Klingenberg
Phil Nickel
den Klingenberg
den II
Alex Dobrenen
Lloyd Kroeker
Shields
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Stetson
Adam
Manhattan
Florsheim
Jarman
Star Brand
Orlan
Jarman and Florsheim Mens Shoes
Mens
Bankamericari
Weldon
Central Avenue
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