Sheriff Sub Station Proposed for Shafter Region
Shafter officials move to establish a County Sheriff Sub Station in the Shafter area after rising crime outside city limits. Police Commissioner Paul V. McClure cites increased county cases and praise for Constable Blake Witcher’s solo efforts. The proposal goes to the Shafter Chamber of Commerce, City Council, then the County Board of Supervisors for action.
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Shafter
Paul V. McClure
Offenes
McClure
Joe Frizzell
Blake Witcher
16Th
Witcher
Shater
Copper Smoke Eater's Benefit Ball Slated for Oct 30
The Smoke-eaters and Coppers Ball benefits to aid the Police and Firemen's Fund will be held at the Woman's Clubhouse on Thursday night October 30. Dancing runs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with Paul Garrett and his orchestra. Admission is $2.40 per couple. Funds from prior balls supported a public-address system and a life-saving resuscitator, and the 1946 drive plans a new community purchase.
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A. Police
Shafter
Paul
McClure
Paul ‘Garrett
Garrett
McChire
Services Held For 60 Year County Resident Marie Lamas
Marie Lamas 79 a Kern County resident for 60 years died recently. Services were held at St Francis Church with Rev Thomas W McLoughlin officiating. Interment followed at Union Cemetery. Rosary was observed at Hopson Mortuary. Survived by three sons Fred Lamas of Shafter Frank and Bill Lamas of Bakersfield. three daughters Aurelia Subbar of Shafter George Bushell of Bakersfield and Margaret Yorba of Taft. 21 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
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Marie Lamas
Thomas’ W. McLoughlin
Union Cemetery
Hopson Mortuary
Shafter
George Bushell
Bakersfield
Margaret Yorba
Taft
Lamas
Neumans Join Mettlers On Honeymoon Journey
Mr and Mrs Harvey Neuman flew to San Luis Obispo Sunday to join Mr and Mrs Robert Meitler who were married October 12 and are still on their honeymoon. The Mettlers continued their journey to San Diego and Tia Juana while the Neumans returned home Tuesday.
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Harvey Neuman
San Luis Obispo
Robert Meitier
Mettlers
San Diego
Tia Juana
Legion to donate Dear Ruth proceeds for kids
Legion Commander Harry Sturm announced part of the Dear Ruth receipts will fund a community benefit. The plan is to buy equipment for children at county park outings and picnics. Dear Ruth airs for one night on November 7 at Shafter High School gym, sponsored by the American Legion.
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Dear Ruth
Legion
Harry Sturm
Sturm
Shafter
Shafter High School
The
American Legion
Assistance Sought to Locate Aged Vet Alonzo Felder
The Shafter Veteran Service Center seeks help locating an elderly man named Alonzo or T Felder. His sister Mrs M S Rader of Whistler Alabama says he is 64 and last heard from Shafter California. He belongs to the Union Veterans and has yearly operations including a major jaw surgery last year. She can care for him and wishes to contact him.
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Shafter Veteran Service Center
Alonzo
T. Felder
S.rader
Whistler
Alabama
Shafter
California
The
Union Veterans
M. S. Rader
Hofman Elected VP Of Alpha Eta Rho Fraternity
Harry Hofman son of Mr and Mrs E H Hofman Box 23 Swatter has been elected vice president of Alpha Eta Rho national flying fraternity at San Jose State College He is a senior commerce major.
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Harry Hofman
E H. Hofman
Swatter
Alpha Eto Rho
National Flying Fraternity
San Jose State College
Hofman
For Sale Three-Way Oil Heater and Hay Supplies
For sale one 3 way oil heater suitable for heating four rooms no Saturday calls. 422 W Euclid Ray Oblander phone 2251. Also three tons of alfalfa hay in stack 15 dollars per ton one ton of baled out hay contact phone 5192.
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W. Euclid
Ray Oblander
Devlin Lands Leading Role in College Play State of the Union
Bob Devlin former Shafter High School student body president earns a major part in Bakersfield College staging State of the Union by Crouse and Lindsay. Directed by Frank Wattron the show runs December 12 and 13 at the Standard School auditorium in Oildale with rehearsals beginning this week and nightly practice slated for mid November.
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Shafter High School
Bob Devlin
Bakersfield
College
Russell Crouse
Howard Lindsay
Frank Wattron
Standard School
Oildale
Devlin
George Appley
Bakersfield Community Theater
Shafter High
State of the Union
Father Breslin Introduced to Altar Society
The Altar Society of St. Therese's Catholic Church met at Mrs. Frank Sill's home. Father Breselin, to assume duties after Father Badeson’s transfer to the bishop, was introduced by Father Badeson. Attendees included Mesdames Clifford Weaver Alfred Weaver J. W. Frizzell Joe Cosgrove Al Mortimore John Revell and Mrs Lad euz.
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St. Therese’s Catholic Church
Frank Sill
Father Badeson
Father Breselin
Mesdames
Clifford Weaver
Alfred Weaver
J. W. Frizzell
Joe Cosgrove
al Mortimore
John Revell
Ladeuz
Mrs Carrie Tyler Returns Home After Major Operation
Mrs Carrie Tyler came home last week from Kern General Hospital after a major operation. She was very ill but her recovery is reported satisfactory.
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Carrie Tyler
Kern General Hospital
Visitors from Santa Monica Called on Local Family
Mr. and Mrs Harold Wood Ward and Mrs Anna Duncan with daughter Gladys Dorothy and Mrs Hattie McKee, all of Santa Monica formerly Beavesford South Dakota, spent the weekend with Reverend and Mrs W S Harper.
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Harold Woodward
Anna. Duncan
Gladys
Hattie McKee
Santa Monica
Beavesford
South Dakota
W.S. Harper
Puppet Show At Kern Academy Opens Season
A large audience enjoyed the first show of the season at Kern Academy’s new Assembly Hall. The event, sent out by the National Assembly, signals more diverse programs to come.
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Assembly
Kern Academy
National Assembly
Mrs Mildred Booth and Children Tea Cakes
Joe's Topper Bakery offers tea cakes baked for parties and special occasions by Mrs Mildred Booth and her children. A small local bakery advertisement highlighting treats for any event.
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Joe’s Topper Bakery
Mildred Booth
Joe’s
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Son
Grreet
Shafter Mob
Legos Buidag Tin Fy
Neumans
Hofman Flying Fraternity Officer
W. Lerdo
Myrick’s Grocery
Shafter Airport
Jac Stepp
F. Zanuck
Darnell
Cornel Wilde
Richard Greene
George Sanders
Pireciea
Otto Preminger
Predeces Oy
William Perlberg
Father Breslin
Mrs. Tyler Home
Harper Visitors
Wm. Stoller
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