Thanksgiving events and crimes noted in Shafter area
The Shafter page reports a stolen ear recovered by Officer Hodson and a stolen Roth car, followed by an auto train collision near Lost Hills that killed two youths and severely injured another. Thanksgiving programs at Richland school and Wasco high, plus multiple local families gathering in Los Angeles, Glendale, and Palo Alto for holiday visits, are listed alongside young actors from Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbuck
Shafter
Hodson
Elies
Houser
A. R. Roth
Wasco
Bakersfield
Lost Hills Highway
99 Highway
Famosa
MH. F. Scherer
Texas
Hershal M. Higgins
Oklahoma
William Price
Colonel Usher Transferred to Wright Field Ohio
Colonel George L. Usher, longtime commander of the flying school at Yoffett Field, is reassigned to Wright Field Dayton Ohio with immediate command. The War Department order, received by Major General Barton K. Yount, states Usher will travel by auto to the eastern post for new duties. He arrived at Yoffett Field in July 1939 and has served as post executive officer, commanding officer of the 9th A B group, and post commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Usher
Ace Field
Wright Field
Dayton
War Department
Barton K. Yount
Wcactc
Usher
Yoffett Field
Thanksgiving gathering in Rio Bravo hosts and visitors
Rio Bravo residents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilson and son spent Thanksgiving in Bakersfield with Mrs. W. B. Wilson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Schiermann hosted a Friday party where Robert Curtis and Mrs. C. L. Martin won prizes. Curtis, a Stanford student, visited hometown relatives. Rio Bravo Home Demonstration plans its December 1 meeting at 1 30 pm at Mrs. C. L. Martin’s home with Dorothy Wilkinson demonstrating alterations to ready made garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Paul Wilson
Bakerfield
Mr. Wilson
W. B. Wilson
Schiermann
Robert Curtie
C. L. Martin
Sehierimann
Messer
Robert Curtis
Stanford
Mrs. Whiting Martin
Glendale
Oregon
F. J. Schierlmann
Rio Bravo
Dorothy Wilkinson
Campus Queen Contest Highlighted In 1942 Laurion Yearbook
The 1942 Laurion yearbook at Shafter High School goes on sale this week amid a Campus Queen election by the Girls Letter club. Purchasers earn votes for the girl of their choice. Candidates include Patty Stringham Charlotte Leedom Minnie Koop Jane Paslay and Iris Perry. The book features individual student photos offset lithography and a signature of every graduate under their image. Prices are 175 for students and 200 for others, reflecting higher costs from printers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurions
Shafter High School
Girl's Letter Club
Airdrome Maintenance Is Big Task Led by Lt Merwin Kanter
2nd Lt. Merwin Kanter heads the Lerdo airdrome maintenance unit at the Basic Flying school near Bakersfield. Supported by Staff Sgt. Emmett M. Cooper and a crew of 26 maintainers, the team handles daytime fueling runway lighting and aircraft recovery. Portable lighting, wrecking and salvage, and night operations form a key part of their duties as improved facilities and equipment come online.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merwin Kanter
Lerdo
Bakersfield
Emmett M. Cooper
Buck
Kanter
Wasco
Cooper
Officers Assigned To Lemoore Assume Duties December 1
A large group of officers were relieved from assignments at Lerdo this week and ordered to report to the new Air Corps Basic Flying school at Lemoore by December 1. The list includes Lieuts Carl L. Elver Donald H. Ford Pier A. Gherini Willard A. Fiske Alfred C. Correa Montague A. Anderson Jack R. Amon Leo H. Schwelter Robert K. Fletcher Erskine G. Berry Jr Frank L. Beresford Jr Leo J. Danaher Lloyd L. Beacham Jr Ollie J. Laird William H. Moore Dave S. Rhodes James O. Gross Wil oh H. Ardis George C. McCarty Jack H. Rudy Jr Melvin H. Slate Jack Thomas Andrew L. Chilton Cameron E. Verhalen Blanton J. Clark Ernest C. McCorkle Arlon L. Borgersor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerdo
Air Corps
Lemoore
Eix Vee
Carl L. Elver
Lissite
Donald H. Ford
Pier A. Gherini
Willard A. Fiske
Alfred C. Correa
Montague A. Anderson
Jack R. Amon
Leo H. Schwelter
Robert K. Fletcher
Erskine G. Berry, Jr
Frank L. Beresford, Jr
Leo J. Danaher
Lloyd L. Beacham, Jr
Ollie J. Laird
William H. Moore
Dave S. Rhodes
James 0. Gross
Wil* Oh H. Ardis
George C. McCarty
Jack H. Rudy, Jr
Melvin H. ‘Slate
Jack ©. Thomas
Andrew L. Chilton
Cameron E. Verhalen
Blanton J. Clark
Ernest C. McCorkle
Arlon L. Bor- Gersor
Christmas Club Checks Fund California Members
Bank of America mailed over 300000 Christmas club checks statewide totaling more than 18 million dollars with about 5200 dollars paid to 100 Shafter area members. M L Thomas says the program smooths tax bills and holiday spending as enrollments open at the Shafter branch. Rotary directors meet at E B Stringham’s home to discuss business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of American
California
M. L. Thomas
Bank of Americas
Shafter
Thomas
Bank of America
Shafter Rotary Club
E. B. Stringham
Thanksgiving feast at Lerdo base feeds 1200 soldiers
Thousands of diners at the Bakersfield Lerdo base mess halls enjoyed a turkey and ham feast on Thanksgiving. The Army Moms committee matched about 1200 soldiers with private homes in Wasco Shafter and Bakersfield areas for the holiday. The Wasco Baptist church hosted 18 colored soldiers while Rev Cox of Bakersfield hosted Episcopalian service members attached to Lerdo base.
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Sam
Bakersfield
Virginia
Thomas K. Day
Lerdo
Army Moms Committee
Women’s Service Council of
Wasco
Lingrin
Wadel
L. D. Holderman
Campbell
Max Hendricks
Shafter
Sam Bailin
William Klassen
H Grfull
Henry Scaroni
Ray Walt
van Blarcom
Davie Cardoza
Morton Blackford
Norman Thomas
J. E. Williams
Agie
E. E. Main
J. W Hicks
A. M. Puttle
S. L. Kelly
Cecil Jones
Mr. Cox
Episcopalian Church of
Aviation Cadets Hold Battalion Review by Cadet Corps
Aviation cadet classes 42 B and 42 C held a battalion review to the cadence of a 12 man drum and bugle corps. The event was reviewed by Lt. Lester C. Hess and his staff after a week of drill practice and rifle cleaning with Springfield rifles preserved in cosmoline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester C. Hess
Christmas Seal Sale Money Used In Kern County
Dr. Sophie Loven, secretary of the County Medical Society, promotes the Christmas Seal sale as crucial to eradicating tuberculosis by identifying cases and separating them from contacts. Funds support pamphlets, exhibits, films, and speakers in Kern County, advancing public health awareness and education to protect homes and taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Loven
County M Medical Society
Kern County
Shafter Business Men's Association Meeting Notes
Routine matters were considered by the Shafter Business Men's Association at a Friday noon meeting in the Union Congregational church parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Business Men's Association
Union Congregational Church
Pasadena couple guests of local hosts
Mr and Mrs Charles Eisenmeyer of Pasadena were weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Sr Becker. Eis emergency Meyer is listed as an International Gideon trustee. Olin Miller notes an apple sixteen inches in circumference on display in western Canada. A humorous remark adds an apple a day would keep both the doctor and the wolf away.
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Charles Eisenmeyer
Pasadena
Sr.Becker
Eisenmeyer
International Gideon
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Lane
Richland School
Isles
O. T. Olson
E._ B. Stringham
Red Cross
H. Midgley
Los Angeles
Clyde Grant
Allen Hea Biephlaye
J. P. Neufeld
Yelton
Billy McClain Sol
Harry West
Palo Alto
George Wegum
Will Lachenmaier
Beehenmaier
Clyde
Betty Wiedmann
George Strauss
Charles Unruh
Margaret
Harold Pederson
Ingram
Leona Ingram
Big City
Clara Bow
Debs Bayless
Shaft
Ter
Middle West
Ohio
Khap
Shafter Studio
Shafter Area
Uncle Sam Fetes
Schneider
Wikoff
Becker
Olin Miller
Reno Gaz
Western
Canada
Santa Claus
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Anes Chevrolet
Sm A Wei
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Chevrolet
Suy
N & K Chevrolet Co
Calif
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