Community Chest Passes 8600 of 10000 Target in Shafter
In one week of vigorous campaigning Shafter volunteers raised more than 8600 toward a 10000 goal for the Community and War Chest Drive and voted to extend the appeal for a final push. Donations are welcome at Bank of America any time of year per Mettler.
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Shafter
Cobichaskin
Bank of America
Mettler
Pean Ee Ee Ee Ee Ee Ireseers
Penarynira Mye
America
Hali
Guatier Metel
Rioscet
Cie Decale
Little
Orvin Mettler
Shafter Community Chest
Poland, the Polish People and American Aid Debated
The passage questions a clear American plan for Poland’s future and critiques Roosevelt and Dewey. It notes Poland as heroic yet tragic, and observes the U S struggle to untangle world economic troubles as a reflection on both policy and enterprise.
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Roosevelt
Dewey
Poland
Horse Entries Feature At Annual Hallowe'en Parade
Hallowe'en Parade sponsored by Shafter Club will showcase horse entries and horse drawn vehicles with a new horseback division on Tuesday night October 31. Prizes total 36 across six divisions, with $6 each. J Frizzell chairs the parade committee while Johnston oversees line up and Frank Johnson handles the speaker system at the judges platform. Kiwanis committee members Herb Schirmer and A. J. Hemingson assist today.
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Helen Comfort
Hallowe’en
Shafter Club
J. Frizzell
Isaid
James Hearn Receives Purple Heart Award
Mr and Mrs R L Hearn announce that James Hearn has been awarded the Purple Heart for his military service. The brief notice notes the family’s pride and confirms the honor bestowed.
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James Hearn
Purple Heart
Generals Face Blades in Rematch on Friday in Shafter
After a hard game both Shafter teams fell short against the Blades on the second trip. They plan a Friday afternoon rematch with Blade Reser al's right halfback on a double reverse around left end. The Whites meet Wasco Tigers in Shafter on November 4 with a final 1944 schedule game on November 10.
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Shafter
Blade
Reseral
Wasco “Tigers
Generals
Seago Reports Bible School Progress in Shafter
Rev. Seago says a state law allowing Bible training during a school hour has 400 local children enrolled weekly. Attendance at churches and Sunday schools has risen, with volunteers praised. The Shafter club earned an 8 star Kiwanis award for membership.
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Seago
Shafter
Shafter Club
Kiwanis. International
Aces Oe Oa Ae
Peter Ohanneson to Speak at B and P W Club Meeting
A P Ohanneson will be guest speaker at the B and P W Club meeting. The notice lists his name as speaker and mentions the upcoming event as part of the club schedule.
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A. Peter Ohanneson
China Display Club Hosts Guest Speaker Rev William Herper
The China Display Club plans an afternoon meeting with Rev. William S. Herper as guest speaker. The event centers on club activities and upcoming exhibitions.
Large Crowds at Pentecostal Meet In Kelly County
Delegates from 15 churches gathered for a Pentecostal meeting in Kelly with Rev. T W Hell and Rev Leo leading services attracting a large crowd.
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Pentecostal
Kelly of
T. W. Hell
Leo
Shafter Horses Dominate Bakersfield Races
Local Shafter horses led the Tri County meet at the fairgrounds with King Abbey taking a pace win and Radium Express winning a close matched race. Lee’s horse finished third and Gromer’s El True Abbey also placed. A post-race banquet celebrated the event.
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Shafter
Tri-County
Fairgrounds
Lee
Lachenmaier
Sol Camp
King Abbey
Bill Lach
Radium Express
Range of Tulare
Bill Lachenmaier
JJ Scott
Gromer
el True Abbey
Shafter Racing
Campaigns Name Clyde Bell to Head Office Post
The club’s secretary outlines the office leadership and confirms Clyde Bell has been named to head the office, with a focus on ensuring a woman occupies the role in each campaign.
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Tary
Clyde Bell
Rolan Ww Ellebracht Named From Baer Field
Ft Wayne Indiana reports Rolan Ww Ellebracht of Baer Field has been noted in the latest dispatch. Details remain sparse as the item appears in transit through local notices.
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Ft. Wayne
Ind
Rolan Ww. Ellebracht
Baer Field
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Ed Warren
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C. E. Tanksley
Carl Newman
O. T. Olson
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W. H. Hitchcock
Sherman Bobst
Patricia Rodriguez
Frank Adams
E. V . Kattenhorn
St John Peters
R. Schnaidt
Paul Wiebe
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Ike J. Peters
R. E. Gribble
G. J. Sie
G. J. Siemens Soon
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Sumpter
Roganl Heary Fless
Jaen Oscar Rice
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Mess Hale
Helen Hicks
J Media
Eam
Phil Channeson
Tywahad Poznoff
Pol
Kern
Kern County
California
Alifornia
R.L. Hearn
Blades
By Wayne Heffley
Eluterio
Bible School
A. P. Ohanneson
B.& P. W. Club
China Display Club
Web
Wm. S. Herper
Rotary Troop
Bakersfield
U.S.O. Dance
U.S.O
Women’s Club
Leslie L
Elmer Richards
Helve
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