Overseas Action and Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend
Sgt Clarence Neuman faces unknown overseas location as an engineer on a Flying Fortress. Other items mention Mrs Tommy Tucker joining her husband in Del Rio Texas, various health and travel notes, and a newborn Nancy Carroll Cofield born October 20. Local residents William Lachenmaier, Walter Fannin, Farl Becker, Pauline Arel, and visitors from Los Angeles and the Bay Area are listed with brief updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Neuman
C. J. ‘Neumann
Death Claims Amos Rickard
Amos Pink Rickard died Wednesday morning at a Bakersfield hospital. Born May 22, 1892 in Alabama, he lived in the community 14 months. Survived by wife Maggie two sons Clay and Harold Rickard of Shafter four daughters Lora Copeland Bernice Sheffield Evelyn Ricard and Faye Walt of Arizona three grandchildren. Funeral services pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Pink Rickard
Bakersfield
Alabama
Maggie
Clay Rickard
Harold Rickard
Shafter
Lora Copeland
Bernice Sheffield
Evelyn Ricard
Faye Walt
Arizona
California Calapproved seed certification process explained
California Certified seeds called Calapproved are produced by leading state farmers under strict regulation. Fields are inspected by University of California representatives, kept weed free, isolated for cross pollination, and harvested with care. Lab tests confirm purity and germination. sealed bags bear Calapproved tags. Applications for seed production must be filed before planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
H. W. Long
Kern County
University of California
Agricultural Extension Service Office
Longfellow
Christmas Seal Drive Gets Under Way In Kern County
Volunteers at the Kern County Tuberculosis Association office in Bakersfield begin preparing the 1943 Christmas Seal. Mrs. Charles Burns notes big changes to keep mailing up to date as Post Offices handle more mail with fewer workers. The sale opens November 22 and aims to top prior years amid wartime TB concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County Tuberculosis Association
Bakersfield
Charles Burns
Kern County Tuberculosis Association Board of Directors
Shafter District
Andre Dugo
Santa Claus
Noon Lends Support To Kern County Aircraft Warning
Noon praises the Kern County aircraft warning volunteers after a county wide test alert. He notes the war is not over and the system remains a vital part of total Allied victory, with a skeletal on call setup and a need for continued participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County Defense Council
Kern County
Hich
Fourth Fighter ‘Command
Marvin Spady In North Africa
Pvt. Marvin Spady, grandson of Mr and Mrs Dave Strauss, is in North Africa. He writes that they frequently have shows and other entertainments for the boys. He is not allowed to say what he is doing.
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Marvin Spady
Dave Strauss
North Africa
Opportunities in WAC Open to Women with Personnel Skills
The WAC reports wide openings for trained women to manage personnel records classify workers and assign jobs. With 155 job types available and a target of 70 000 WAC enlistments before December 7 to replace frontline troops, recruiters seek sharp applicants aged 20 to 50 in good health with no dependents. Southern California must recruit 2509 by Pearl Harbor anniversary, with district quotas and skilled personnel directors. Contact Lieuts Betty F. Peden and Jessie A. Mitchell at Victory House Bakersfield for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAC
United States Army
Wacs
California
Pearl Harbor
Faws
Betty F. Peden
Jessie A. Mitchel
Victory House
18Th Street
Bakersfield
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Warren William Ann Savage
Bill Boyd
Andy Clyde
Colt
David Niven Leslie Howard
Tom Conway
Harriet Hilliard
Tommy Tucker
Texas
Cpl
del Rio
Tex
Johnson
Peter Johnson
Dr. Thompson
Bernard L.thompson
San Francisco
Dorothy Frye
Los Angeles
Hay
Charles L. Hay, Jr
Billy Lachenmaier
Seas
Shepardfield, Tex
Welter Fannin Ernerted T— Walter Fannin
Shafter Railroad
Santa Fe
Farl Becker
Salem
Ore
Sam L. Becker
Pauline Arel
Childs
Henry Arel
Robert. Childs
Yakima
Wash
Sgt
Arel Is
Jeanne and
Betty Proctor
Wanda Proctor
Jay Rightmires
H. A. Rightday
Jay Rightmire
Pasadena
Cofield
George .Cofield
Nancy Carroll Cofield
Reimers
Reedley
John Reimer
Orland
Magnesia
S. P
Prredeot Epsom
EXALL
Shafter Drug Store
Ngham
Amos Rickard
Elza Hamilton
Are
Jackson and
Lerdo
Tmas
National Tuberculosis Association
Eighth Army
Saalter Pree
Fresno Street
Myrick
Paul F. Marling, M. D
Will
Sunset Avenue
Lorain Grede
Pacific Street
Mercantile
Ralph Lachenmaier
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