Auxiliary Holds Meeting
A brief auxiliary meeting was presided over and followed by refreshments and a social hour.
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1944
Page
4
Shafter High Plans Late Friday Night Social
Nadaline Alexander serves as social chairman for Shafter High School with a late Friday night event scheduled in the high gymnasium under student activity supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Nadaline Alexander
Ancient Mariposa Grove Tree Estimated at 3150 Years
Researchers estimate a single enormous Mariposa Grove tree to be about 3150 years old, based on growth rings and dendrochronology. The finding highlights the ancient forest’s longevity and significance for natural history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariposa Grove
Army trainee Bill sent to Vancouver hospital after obstacle course accident
Word reached that Bill, in the Army training program at Oregon State, injured his ankle on the obstacle course. He was moved to an Army hospital in Vancouver for treatment as the family seeks solutions via the Want-Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Oregon
Vancouver
Fire Department clean-up charges billed to residents
Residents who did not clean up their lots will be charged for the service and billed on their tax statement. The Fire Department will be reimbursed by the city for its work, with funds allocated to the department and also used by the police department.
Girls Leave For East on Train Trip
Miss Geneva Johnson and Mrs. Amanda Thompson depart by train for the East visiting Sioux City Kansas City and New Haven Conn en route in a planned extended trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Johnson
Amanda Thompson
East
Sioux City
Kansas City
New Haven
Conn
Kiwanis Plans Officer Election at Shafter Meeting
Shafter Kiwanis Club will elect officers at next Wednesday’s gathering at the Shafter Motel President Bill Johnston announced yesterday Deputy Sheriff ae Ware and Chester O’Neil of Bakersfield attended the briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Shafter Motel
Bill Johnston
Ae Ware
Chester O’neil
Bakersfield
Winebrenners Leave for Army Service in Mississippi
Corporal Earl Winebrenner will join the staff in Mississippi after honorable discharge from the Army. Mrs. Winebrenner, longtime staff member at the local post office, leaves with him this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Winebrenner
Mississippi
Corporal Winebrenner
Army
Ladies Aid Society Pot Luck Kickoff Meeting
The Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church hosts its first fall meeting as a pot luck lunch at Mrs. E. H. Gamegan home 255 Golden West on Sept 14 at 12 30 PM Co hosts are Mrs Gamegan and Mrs J B Henderson A program includes a review of Valley of the Sky by Skidmore presented by Mrs J F Battaglia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church
E. H. Gamegan
Golden West
Gamegan
J. B. Henderson
Visits Husband in Texas Army Post
Mrs Norma Anderson left Sunday to visit her husband stationed with the Army at Sweetwater Texas.
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Norma Anderson
Sweetwater
Texas
Veere
Notice of Sale of Stock in Trade by Hubble Shafter
A. Hubble of Shafter California gives notice of intent to sell stock in trade comprising ten products tires and accessories located on Sagieaber Tinisa ateene tra a en California. The certificate of business is signed by Hubble and notarized by Ruby E. Moore Notary Public with expiration February Pub. Aug 31 Sept 7 14 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae OF
Salea
Hubble, Shafter, Californ Aie
California
H. A. Hubble
Ruby E. Moore
Dependency Benefits Office to Visit Bakersfield
Investigations Branch of the War Department through the Office of Dependency Benefits will hold sessions in Bakersfield from September 11 to September 16. Brigadier General H. N. Gilbert will direct the event, with Lt. Hurwitz setting up temporary headquarters at the Memorial Building on 19th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Bakersfield
H. N. Gilbert
USA
ODB
Army, Service Forces
Newark
N. J
Hurwitz
Kern County
Memorial
Ministers Hold Meeting In Shafter Community
The Shafter Ministerial Association gathered Monday at Rev. Cecil Pool’s home. Members discussed local problems and the religious work of area churches. Rev. E. M. Anderson presides as president and Rev. Orval Seago serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Ministerial Association
Cecil Pool
E. M. Anderson
Orval Seago
Mr and Mrs Herbert Schirmer Return From Sequoia Trip
Mr and Mrs Herbert Schirmer have returned from a vacation trip to Sequoia National Park. The article notes their travel and departure details with no incident or further context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Herbert Schirmer
Sequoia National Park
Shafter Man Field Award Winners Recognized
Cash awards were given to 13 Minter Field civilian employees at a ceremony on the Minter parade ground. 18 others received service ribbons for six months of meritorious service. David B. Jones of Bakersfield won 137.50 for two improvised tools used on the field. John T. Leach of Shafter received 37.50 for a drive chain coupling tool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minter Field
Minter Parade
Newton H. Crumley
David B. Jones
Arvin St
Bakersfield
Jones
Minter
John T. Leach
Shafter
Canning Sugar Deadline Announced by Local Board
Miss Shirley Wilkinson, chief clerk at the local ration board, announces the canning sugar deadline is September 15. No extra sugar rations for canning will be issued after that date. home canners are urged to submit their applications now if not yet obtained.
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Shirley Wilkinson
Teaylke Couple Welcome Daughter Helen Louise
Mr and Mrs Bevy A Teaylke announce the birth of a daughter Helen Louise at the Shafter Maternity Home on September 2. The newborn weighed 6 3 4 pounds at birth and is described as thriving.
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Traylors
Bevy A. Teaylke
Helen Louise
Shafter Ma
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Shapter District
Charles V
Hitchcock
Lerdo Ave
Kiwanis
Ladies Aid Society
Certificate OF Business Pictitions
Semper
Paratus
U.S. Coast Guard
Branch of the American Naval Service
Shafter Manfield Award
Shaffer
W. Stoller
Bank of America
Oklahoma
Kansas
Pacific
Imps
Etters
P.G
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