Legion Auxiliary Urges Enrollment of New Members
The Leslie L. Robinson unit promotes its 1950 member enrollment campaign to strengthen the American Legion Auxiliary. Presidenting efforts by Frankie Lilly emphasize aiding disabled veterans, children of veterans, and teaching Americanism as women work alongside Legion men in community projects and programs.
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Legion
American Legion For America
American Legion Auxiliary
Frankie Lilly
Leslie L. Robinson
Auxiliary
America
The
American Legion
Kiwanis Film Showlights Scenic U.S. Pictures
The Shafter Kiwanis met at Cawelo Motel to view color scenic films from U.S. points of interest. Government Program chairman Sam Ragan announced plans for Halloween parade follow by Ladies Night Christmas Party on December 19. Visiting Kiwanians included Jim Hayes Elmer Jackson and Fred Mitchell.
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United States
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Cawelo Motel
U.S
Sam Ragan
Bert Ware
Jim Hayes
Elmer Jackson
Kern Club
Fred Mitchell
Ewen and
Puty Finley Osborn
Army Discharge Memories Highlight October Editorial
Editor reflects on a 4th anniversary of leaving the Army while noting other war milestones. Anecdotes recount Army life, a dormitory quip, a stewardess gum label, and a daughter catching bad words. Local color includes town events, weather, and community support after a fire.
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Europe
Sunland Industries Head Speaker at Rotary
Dr. G F MacLeod technical vice president of Sunland Industries in Fresno addressed the Shafer Rotary Club at its meeting. He framed the democracy versus communism clash as a struggle between Christianity and heathenism and was introduced by chairman Ed Brown.
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G. F. MacLeod
Fresno
Shafer Rotary Club
Gene
Seman
Ed Brown
Dr. MacLeod
Colonels Tie Strathmore B on Local Gridiron
The Shafter high Colonels battled Strathmore B to a 6-6 tie on Friday night. Rice opened the scoring with a 40 yard off tackle run for the Colonels.
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Shafter High Colonels
Strathmore
Colonels
Rice
City Council Meeting Degenerates Into Confrontation
Monday night a city council session ended in heated exchanges as spectators clashed with council members. Johanneson accused detractors of causing trouble while McClure defended democratic rights. The meeting adjourned amid a rising crescendo with threats aimed at the mayoral candidate.
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Ohanneson
McClure
Earl Johnson
Adolph Kirschenmann
Gaede Wins $10 in Local Football Guessing Contest
Ed Gaede and Bob Townsend tied for first with ten correct picks and three wrong. Gaede wins the $10 prize by margins accuracy. Townsend, a new Shafter aide at Flickinger-Janzen Funeral Home, earns two free game passes.
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Ed Gaede
Bob Townsend
Gaede
Townsend
Taft i. c
Muir
Robert Peters
Shafter
Bakersfield
Freshman Begin Physicals At Shafter High School
On Monday new students at Shafter High School started thorough physical examinations in the gym under the supervision of Dr. Harold An, the school doctor.
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Shafter High School
Harold An
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Dyersburg, Tennessee
Kemberlina Road
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Sth & E Sts
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