War Chest Goals Are Outlined in Shafter Drive
A. B. Ruddock, Southern California War Chest chair, urges unity and support for the Victory Chest to fund war relief and peace-time programs through January 1, 1947. He notes needs from returning veterans, convalescent care, USO morale efforts, and expanded hospital entertainment as part of the postwar framework.
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Shafter
California
A. B. Ruddock
Southern California
War Chest
Orvin Mettler
Shafter Community
National War Fund
Victory Chest
Ruddock
Europe
Asia
USO
United States
Hollywood
Buoys Mark Obstructions With Red and Black Stripes
Channel buoys marked by red and black horizontal stripes indicate underwater obstructions or hazards. Mariners should navigate with caution, follow charts, and maintain safe speed to avoid contact.
Social Security program aids in Kern County
J D Gayley of the Social Security Board in Bakersfield outlines a five program anti destitution plan. He notes the board handles old age and survivors insurance and provides account cards wage record corrections and benefit claims. He lists offices in Bakersfield Shafter and the Welfare office for old age assistance aid to dependent children and aid to the blind.
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J. D. Gayley
Social Security Board
Bakersfield
Calif
Social Security
Gayley
California State Unemployment Compensation Commission
United States Employment Service Office
17Th Street
26Th Street
Shafter
Professional
Kern County
Mettler
Chest organization to start 1945 fund drive October first
The Chest organization plans a 1945 fundraising appeal beginning October first. It aims to match or surpass last year’s effort, continuing wartime teamwork into peacetime to aid allies and service members at home and overseas.
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Tory Chest Organization
The Golden Gate Bridge Length Noted in San Francisco
A historical note places the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco with a length of about 13 4 miles, reflecting early measurements of this landmark.
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Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco
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National Defense Research Committee
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J. D Gayley
Yan
Ata
Pond
Delano
Nelsons
11Th Ave
Delano, Calif
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Chester Avenue
Vanda
RAY Albert Standard Oil Plant
Wasco
Standard OF California
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James Street
Skippy Anderson
Arthur Atkins
Shafter ‘Church of the Nazarene Wee Lett 'Ee
Art Atkins
Shafter Motel
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Jack” Zimmerman
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