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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1950
Page
11
McFarland rancher urges Kern County voters to back H. W. Pat Kelly in November. He argues Democrats and Republicans share American ideals and denounces statements linking communism with true Americanism, insisting Kelly will defend democratic government.
S. B. Barney Gill, a Bakersfield attorney, urges Kern County voters to elect H. W. Pat Kelly to the California State Assembly. He argues that Kern has lacked adequate representation in the assembly over the past two years and that Kelly is the path to better recognition and influence for the region.
A. E. Hoagland, Democratic Central Committee member, declares lifelong Democratic loyalty vs Joe Lewis. He criticizes Lewis for saying a person can be both Communist and loyal American and endorses H. W. Pat Kelly as a worthy representative. He urges voters to demand “100 percent American” officials.
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce will delay its request to acquire street signs until the summer budget hearing. Ernie Panero said councilmen informed him about emergency jobs including storm drainage and encephalitis mosquito control that are currently costing extra money.
Representatives from Kern County high schools gathered to discuss improving the driver education program. Attendees included Shafter, Bakersfield East Bakersfield, Arvin, Tehachapi, Shafter, McFarland, Delano, Wasco, Taft, and Burroughs. Dr C C Keeslar chaired, with General Petroleum officials presenting a film titled And Then There Were Four. Schacht helped organize the first safe driving course at Shafter High and will continue teaching this year.
Swelty, a Bakersfield Police Department member for eight years, launches his campaign for Kern County Sheriff. He focuses on traffic safety, school patrols, and civic groups. He is 35, married with four children. Republican meeting chaired by Ernie Panero in Shafter planning the campaign. Also notes MR. AND MRS. ROBERT POWERS visiting Porterville.
The passage explains crude oil as a bulky sticky liquid that must be extracted, refined, transported, and used in engines and burners. It notes thousands of workers and expensive tools are involved to provide affordable products, highlighting the competitive nature of oil production and distribution.
Mrs. Annie B. Gaede of Reedley concluded a summer-long visit with her daughter and son-in-law in Reedley before traveling to Bakersfield to stay with her daughter. A family reunion in Bakersfield Sunday will celebrate Mrs. Gaede turning 79, with Dr. and Mrs. Menno Gaede Reedley, Dr. and Mrs. Alvin Gaede Bakersfield, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Lingo Los Angeles, and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Loewen Shafter attending.
About 70 members of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary met for Kern County Council in Shafter. Both groups held business meetings in Memorial Hall and refreshments were served by Mrs. Calvin Fowler and Mrs. Clifford Nagle.
Mr and Mrs A G Mor Timore are expected back this week after a vacation trip to Colorado.
Joe C. Lewis argues against compulsory loyalty oath laws, calling them unConstitutional and divisive. He cites the Trost decision by Justice Jackson and warns of fascist tendencies if democracy is sacrificed in fighting communism.
Baby Gary Lee Hutchings, son of Mr and Mrs Cleave Hutchings, has returned home from Bakersfield hospital where he spent three weeks in an incubator. He must stay very quiet and visitors are not allowed per the physician and Mrs Hutchings.
California Highway Patrol urged all motorists to stop completely at every stop sign. The agency warned that rolling through signs endangers the driver and others and stressed caution for pedestrians and fellow travelers.
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