Highway 99 Association Formed in California
The California U.S. 99 Highway Association, organized by Stanley Abel, forms to promote travel trade and commerce along 900 miles of U.S. 99 in California. Headquarters will be in Sacramento and Los Angeles, with full operation expected within three months. Abel, a long-time Kern County official and former Western VP of the ARBA, leads the effort and advisory board members will be announced soon.
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California
of California
Stanley Abel
Sacramento
Los Angeles
Board of Supervisors
Kern County
County Supervisors Association
Abel
American Road Builders Association
A.R.B.A
American Association of Engineers
Wartime Medals Now Available To Local Vets
General Mark W. Clark announced immediate distribution of the American Defense Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal to eligible veterans in the Sixth Army area. Former service members who served between 1939 and 1941 may apply in person at Army posts or RC establishments, with proof of service required.
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Mark W. Clark
Sixth Army
United States
Alaska
Organized Reserve Corps
National Guard
War Department
Shafter Boys Recount Wonders Of Carlsbad
The group notes Carlsbad Caverns depths of 1100 feet claimed by books but the party descends farther. A 600-strong visitor line spends 90 minutes touring three miles of caverns and enjoying a below ground lunchroom amid foul odors.
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Shafter Boys
Carlsbad
Greg. Channeson
Carlsbad Caverns
Dave
el Paso
Texas
Yellowstone
Colorado
Furniture Store Big Addition Nears Occupancy
The Home Appliance and Furniture Store advances with walls, roof and floors finished. Manager William Stoller says interior work should finish in 30 to 40 days, doubling ground floor space and adding a mezzanine for showrooms and offices. George Vanhatta is contractor.
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William Stoller
Big Furniture and Appliance Company
George Vanhatta
Mrs Baker Returns Home After Visit
Mrs. Norman Baker, who had been visiting her daughter Mrs. Leo Sukut for several months, departed last week for her home in Centralia Illinois.
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Norman Baker
Leo Sukut
Centralia
Illinois
Club Meets At Duehren Home In Bakersfield
The Bakersfield Court of the Order of Amaranths held its regular monthly meeting at the A. R. Duehren home. After routine business a watermelon feed followed, with a pleasant social evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Worley Bruce and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Collins, plus Mesdames Shurtz Goodman Kampe Clark Hanson Mason Casson Knapp Heller Underwood Nation Bailey.
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Bakersfield
Worley Bruce
Wm. Collins
Mary Shurtz
Elizabeth Goodman
Minnie Kampe
Clara Clark
Ethel Hanson
Nora J. Mason
Marie Casson
Pearl Knapp
Elma Heller
Violet Underwood
Frances Nation
Katherine Bailey
Beach Vacation Tin Types Spark Quiet Nostalgia
The Cuppers share nineteen ten beach tin-types showing beer and pretzels. Dee wears a long sleeved pullover and knee length shorts, while Jane dons a heavy blouse and stockings. Laughter turns reflective as the scene lingers on daring outfits.
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Dee
Jane
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Shafter Press
Highway 99 Association
6Th Army
Presidio of
San Francisco
Valley
Samnaae
Mrs. Baker
Shafter Electric
Motors Motor, Refrigeration & Appliance Service
Western Auto
RAY Albert Standard Oil Plant
Wasco
Standard OF California Products
Duehren
Herb Peters
Seventh St
Jane Cupper
United States Brewers Foundation
H. S. Giddings
Wasco, California
Baldwin
Baldwin Piano Distributor
17Th Street
Philadelphia
Patricia Guiles
Patricia
Case & Fairbanks Magnetos
Magneto
Chester Ave
GEO. Wendt. Sec’y. Kern CO. Fair Horse Show
Pacific Gas and Electric’ Company
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