Dutch Derr Delivers Inspirational Rotary Talk in Hanford
Dutch Derr of Hanford and assistant executive of the Mt. Whitney Boy Scout council spoke to Shafter Rotary Tuesday noon. He shared life lessons from sports, urged adults to support local boys, and stressed community pride with wit and seriousness. The meeting featured numerous state and county officials and was introduced by Pat Kelly.
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Shafter Rotary
Dutch Derr
Hanford
Mt. Whitney Boy Scout Council
Derr
Pat Kelly
Charles Purcell
State Department of Public Works
Ford Chatters
State Highway Commission
Russell Troutner
Kings County Board of Supervisors
Bob Crain
Hanford Chamber of Commerce
Jay Brown
Tulare County
J. R. Hayes
Kings County
Wayne Switzer
Tulare
Woollames
A. W. Noon
Kern County
Chester James
Kern County Planning Commission
Norman Holt
Paul Newell
Bates Dewey
Clarence Neuman
Hard Luck Pours On Poor As Al Finkbeiner Bears It
Al Finkbeiner faced a run of misfortune during a hunting trip to Modoc County and a stop in Lodi. Returning to Shafter on the 19th he learns two brothers, Walter Finkbeiner from Chicago and John from Bradford, Pennsylvania, had visited the night before, adding to his string of bad luck.
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al Finkbeiner
Modoc
Lodi
Shafter
Luck
Walter Finkbeiner
Chicago
South Carolina
John
Bradford
Pennsylvania
Club Leader Urges Women Vote in Election
Mrs. Ed Brown, president of the Wednesday Afternoon Club, issues a statement urging club women to vote on November 4th. She stresses civic duty to state and community and the importance of participation in this election.
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Ed Brown
Wednesday Afternoon Club
Oildale Nazarene Revival Opens With Garrison Couple
The Church of the Nazarene in Oildale begins a four week revival series Monday at 7 30 p m led by Rev and Mrs Edward Garrison. Garrison is a noted pastor and evangelist now serving at the Oildale church. Mrs Garrison directs music and plans evening songs with the youth. She will present an object lesson on the closing Sunday.
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Church of the Nazarene
Edward Garrison
Garrison
Oildale Church of the Nazarene
Oildale Church
Nevada City Incorporation Date Given as March 31 1851
Nevada City in Nevada County was incorporated on March 31 1851. The historic milestone marks the city’s official status as a municipal entity and reflects mid-19th century state governance for Nevada settlements.
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Nevada City
Nevada County
Loewens Show Pictures of Trip
Mr and Mrs Dan Loewen entertained a group of relatives Saturday evening with motion pictures they made on their summer trip and slides by Dr Penner of Fresno Their guests included Doctor and Mrs Walter Penner Nathana and Arlen Fresno Mr and Mrs Wallace Loewen John and Judith Mr and Mrs Oliver Lingo Louis of Los Angeles Mr and Mrs John B Harms Mr and Mrs Clarence Gaede Clifford and Larry San Jose Mr and Mrs George F Duerksen Phylis Reedley Mr P J Gaede Yuccapia Mr and Mrs H H Sepp Naomi Elaine and Lois and Mr and Mrs Orval Sehenkosky Bakersfield
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Dan Loewen
Doctor Penner
Fresno
Walter Penner
Nathana
Arlen
Wallace Loewen
John
Judith
Oliver Lingo
H. H Sepp
Naomi
Elaine
Lois
Orval Sehenkosky
Bakersfield
Wasco Concrete Pipe Company Organized
A new concrete pipe company has been formed in Wasco named Wasco Concrete Pipe Company. Owners are Ben Paslay Albert Mosesian and Walter Parks with Harry Paslay as foreman. Operations are expected to start in 30 to 45 days.
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Wasco
Wasco Concste Pipe Company
Ben Paslay
Albert Mosesian
Walter Parks
Harry Paslay
Deer Hunter Brings 140 Pound Buck From Utah Range
J B Honey and a Mojave companion returned from a deer hunt near Bye Utah with a 140 pound buck described as the largest taken in the area The report notes the party and location without sensational detail.
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Utah
J. B. Honey
Mojave
Bye
Honey
High School Ladies Meet at October Faculty Wives Event
The October meeting of the Faculty Wives and Women was hosted by Mrs. Amelia Lornell. Mrs. Corl assisted by Miss Helen Ganya. members shared crafts, painted textiles, did metal work, and enjoyed Halloween decors and refreshments. Attendees included Mesdames Rhoads, Wilson, Wesley Linda, Arnold, Nay, Dooley, Todd, Kelly, Hill, Kitts. Misses Walger, Gangu, Brughelli, Hilbert, Wheeler, Wheeler, and Lee.
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Amelia Lornell
Corl
Helen Ganya
Cecil Rhoads
Jim Wilson
Wesley Linda
P. L. Arnold
Glenn Nay
Burley Dooley
Lowell Todd
Pat Kelly
Jack Hill
Ray Kitts
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Shafter Press
M. M. McElroy
Central Ave
Oildale
Nazarene Revival Service
Loewens
Trip
Mid-State Chemical Supply
Lindsay
California
California Farm Bureau Federation
California Federation OF Womens Clubs
California State Chamber OF Commerce
Justesan’s Food Stores
Kelly and Channelon—Realtors
Merwin W. Hunt
McClure’s Drug Store
Hitchcock’s Auto Parts
Cafe Neuman
Spud Cafe
State Theatre
Shafter Theatre
Shafter Mercantile Company
Cooper’s Flower Shop and Nursery
N (L. H.) Reich
NEW York Life Insurance Company
Shafter Drug Company
E. B. Stringham
Food Town Market
J. W. Frizzell
Frank Johnson
R & W Cafe
Shafter-Wascoginning Company
J. C. Penner—Real Estate Insurance
Ingraham Lumber Company
Nikkel Iron Works
Ray’s Grocery and
Market Smith Corner
Shafter Billiards
Shafter Farms
Shafter Pump and Machine Shop
Dianne
Home Appliance Company
Post Office
Anderson Amusement Company
Neufeld’s Automotive Parts
Vernon Pierce
Cobrrey-West Company
Bert Neuman
Chuck Clements
Shafter Body & Paint Shop
Lachenmaier
Mann and Brown
Johnson-Neuman Company
Frank Russell
Sam Lachenmaier
Shafter Motel
E. Treanor
William Goertzen
Paramount Manufacturing CO
Sam L. Becker
Insurance
Schirmer’s Department Store
TIP” Henderson
Loewen Plumbing & Electrical Contractor
Myrick’s Grocery
Myrick’s Corner
Maxine
THE
King Lumber Company
Neuman & Johnson Hardware CO
A. Peter Channeson—Attorney
E. H. Mettler and Sons
Bakersfield Implement Company
Janzen Funeral Home
Irvin Fike
Chrysler and
Plymouth Agency
T. V. Little
Shafter Warehouse Company
Thompson Brothers Garage
R. A. Jacobsen
Shafter News Agency
Camp West-Lowe Farms
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