War guidance urges home gardens to boost food supply
Kern County Farm Adviser M A Lindsay warns transport limits may curb rail shipments of perishable foods. He urges Shafter Wasco families to grow fresh vegetables through the duration and farmers to maximize food production, listing 29 agricultural bulletins available from the Farm Advisor at 4610 M Street Bakersfield.
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M. A. Lindsay
Kern County
Cach
Shafter
Wasco
Lindsay
M Street
Dakersfield
AES
Kern
Food For Freedom
U. of C
J. of C
California
U. of C. Bulletin
Cerd C
Scrap Is 4 H Club Topic
Scrap iron and keys were discussed at a Rio Bravo 4 H Club meeting held at the school house. President Donald Zachary presided as members and leaders reviewed project reports for both boys and girls. Attending were Lorraine Rice, Helen Rose, Katherina Pet a, Helen Twitford, Frances Rose, Imeme Sade, Fred Staff, Donald Zachary, Phillip Zachary, Robin Haag, Robert Devlin, Garlyn Ross, Leonard Brent, John Seales and Edwin Twitford with leaders Mrs Clyde Zachary, Mr and Mrs W F Wang, plus Miss Myrtle Haag. Parents Mrs Tom Dev Min and Mrs G H Brent were present.
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Donald Zachary
Lorraine Rice
Helen Rose
Katherina Peta
Helen Twitford
Frances Rose
Imeme Sade
Fred Staff
Donald
Phillip Zachary
Robin Haag
Robert Devlin
Garlyn Ross
Leonard Brent
John Seales
Edwin Twitford
Clyde Zachary
W. F. Wang
Myrtle Haag
Tom Dev Min
G. H. Brent
Bank sign dream turns real ghost town tale
A retired Oklahoma banker recounts how he rented an empty store, posted a bank sign, and saw $200 and $300 deposits flow in on successive days, then invested $50 of his own money, illustrating a curious ghost town banking impulse.
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California
Condor Species Traced To Ancient Lineage
Scientists note the California condor represents a lineage roughly a million years old, highlighting its long evolutionary history and survival through vast geologic eras.
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California
Book Week Observed At Local Library
Forward with Books marks the 24th Book Week observed November 15 to 20 by the local library directed by Mrs. Wedge. Posters books and markers in patriotic colors highlight nine rules for care of books for children to promote love of reading and support for public book facilities.
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Emily Dickerson
Wedge
Postoffice to Close On Thanksgiving in Shafter
Shafter postoffice will close all day Thanksgiving day according to postmaster Lois Rosenstiel.
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Shafter Postoffice
Lois Rosenstiel
School Hours Change for Rationing in Richland
Due to gasoline rationing, primary grade children are dismissed at 1 PM on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Remaining grades leave at 2 PM. Staff report at 2 PM to handle rationing from 2 to 8 PM November 18 19 and 20 at the Richland cafeteria.
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Richland
Man Charged With Mistreating Girl In Shafter
Bill Brown signs a complaint in Shafter Police Court against Jacob J. Elliott, 81, alleging mistreatment of a young girl in a car Saturday. Police Chief John Riley says insufficient evidence prevented an arrest. Elliott was questioned Tuesday. Brown claims additional abuse on two prior occasions.
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Bill Brown
Shafter
Jacob J. Elliott
Shafer
Elliott
John Riley
Brown
Tom MacDonald
Riley
Cessation of Gold Mining Slashes California Properties
A historical note reports cessation of gold mining in western states with 84 percent of lode gold properties and 96 percent of California placer properties closed. The figures reflect wide shutdowns impacting mining districts and property holdings.
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California
The Fox Outwits Links of the Trap Network
A fragment from a tale shows the fox boasting of baiting and stunning would be captors. The character declares triumph over a line of traps and threats, implying cunning escape and daring confidence.
Bibles Displayed In Colorful Ceremony In Bakersfield
The Bakersfield Camp of The Gideons placed 275 Bibles in Kern General Hospital during a colorfully staged ceremony. Bibles formed a cross on the stage as wards will receive them for patient access. Abe F. Isaac led the program, praising the Gideons and noting long work since its 44 year start with hotels, hospitals and schools.
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Bakersfield
The
A Gideons
Kern General Hospital
Abe F. Isaac
Gideons International
Cliford Hode
Gideon Organization
Rigtian Commercial Business Men's Association of America, International
United States
Sam L. Becker
Shafter
Gideons distribute Testaments to Armed Forces since act
About four million Testaments have been distributed to the Armed Forces by the Gideons since the Selective Service Act began. The effort is funded largely by Protestant churches in America. Music for the event was provided by Bakersfield Chapel Quartet members Theodore Heinrichs Dave Schmidt Abe Karber and Lloyd Kroeker who often sing over KPMC on the Chapel Hour.
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America
Gideons
Bakersfield
Theodore Heinrichs
Dave Schmidt
Abe Karber
Lloyd Kroeker
KPMC
Gasoline Ration Sign-up Drives Fraternity Across Shafter
Residents in the Shafter area rushed to Richland School and nearby elementary schools to sign up for gas rationing. Sign-up is led by local school teachers with volunteer assistants as J. C. Channeson, chairman of the rationing board, notes tomorrow is the last day.
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J. C. Channeson
Shafter
Richland School
Bible Benevolence Boosts Kern County Institutions
Delegates at a local camp presented Bibles to Katherine Stott and W R Wilker, with 25 placed at Juvenile Home. Bibles already serve Bakersfield hotels, schools, and the Keen Preventorium as part of a statewide effort to promote worship and educate youth.
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John Thomas
Wasco
Abe F. Isaac
Katherine Stott
W. R. Wilker
Kern General Hospital
Mary Whitaker
Bakersfield
Coffee surge outpaces population growth in past 30 years
Coffee consumption in the United States has more than doubled over the last three decades, while the population grew about 45 percent.
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U. S
Mailmas Gifts Early for Christmas Packages this Year
Mrs Lois Rosenstiel Shafter post master urged early mailing to ensure soldiers sailors and marines in service receive packages on time. The post office faces its largest holiday mail rush as parcels cards and letters surge nationwide.
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Lois Rosenstiel
Shafter
Hank Greenberg Visits Fort Worth for Training Program
Hank Greenberg, famed baseball figure, visits Minter Field to help establish a new physical conditioning program for officers and enlisted men. He says the aim is to build fitness first and morale through recreation if possible, while keeping focus on physical readiness. Greenberg, a 1941 inductee from Miami OC S, has served at Ft Custer and was commissioned in 1942 before his Ft Worth assignment.
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Flying Training Command
Fort Worth
Texas
Hank Greenberg
Baseball
Greenberg
Miami
Florida
Ft. Custer
Michigan
Ft. Worth
Student Rotary event highlights Shafter cotton drive progress
Four Shafter Rotary members gave five minute life sketches at the Shatter Rotary Club meeting at Motel Canelo. Teachers reported Shafter High students have picked three thousand four hundred ninety nine pounds of cotton earning one thousand six hundred sixty nine dollars and ninety eight cents while 165 of 300 students participate daily.
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Bates Dewey
Walt Fillmore
Ed Brown
Bob Simpson
Shatter Rotary Club
Motel Canelo
Ted Vignolo
C. M. Samuelson
Lee Wilhite
Les Wedge
Bakersfield
Norman Pollaski
C. R. Watson
Hanford
Thanksgiving Date Proclaimed. Shafter Plans Break
Governor Olson proclaims Thanksgiving on November 26, and Shafter schools will close Wednesday night for a four day holiday for students and teachers.
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Olson
Shafter
Careless Smoker Ignites Fire at Walsh Ranch
A careless smoker started a fire Monday night at the Walsh Ranch near Rio Bravo school. The blaze damaged $100 worth of cotton owned by C. L. Osteen and caused $75 damage to a trailer. The Shafter sub-station responded to the call.
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Walsh Ranch
Rio Bravo School
Shafters
C. L. Osteen
Last Rites for Shafter Pioneer Helen Yates
Funeral services were held in Shafter for Helen Augusta Yates born February 1 1870 Cortland New York. She lived in California 31 years and in Shafter 24 years. Survived by Chauncey B Yates. Services by Rebekah Lodge and Mrs Fred Vandenberg. Cremation followed at Bakersfield Memorial Park urn interred there.
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Janzen Funeral Home
Helen Augusta Yates
Bakersfield Memorial Park
Bank of America Awards Bonus to 9,000 California Staff
More than 9,000 Bank of America employees in California will share a bonus totaling about 600000 dollars. The bonus was approved by the bank board on the recommendation of President L M Giannini who cited staff teamwork.
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Bank of America
California
L.M. Giannini
Bank Plans Bonus Payout Amid War Strains on Staff
The institution expects to offset wartime disruptions and military enlistment of 2285 staff by a bonus payout that will total about $1,250,000 for the year. This equates to roughly 90 percent of one month's salary for the average employee.
Travel Speed Tradeoff in Tire Life and Time
Traveling 10 miles at 35 mph takes two minutes longer than at 40 mph but saves two miles of tire life. The comparison highlights time versus wear for a fixed distance and lower speed.
Civilian Defense Workers to Get Extra Gasoline
Civilian defense workers will receive supplemental gasoline under a nationwide mileage rationing plan effective November 22. Kern County Defense Council coordinator Charles D. Dart announced after a briefing from the Office of War Information and the Office of Price Administration.
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Charles D. Dert
Kern County Defense Council
Office of War Information
Office of Price Administration
California war plants exceed prior output doubling work
California war plants expand production with output more than double last year. They pay workers 239 for every 100 earned previously and employ 177 workers for each 100 on the 1941 line.
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California
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Oklaho
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Minter Field
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