Traffic deaths ease in Kern and S California first half 1954
The Automobile Club of Southern California reports an 18 percent drop in traffic fatalities in the region for the first half of 1954 versus 1953, with Kern County recording 86 deaths. Los Angeles County deaths fell to 377 from 437, while Los Angeles City rose to 165 with 80 pedestrians among the toll. No deaths in Mono County for a second year. The club warns Labor Day travel should stress caution and rest breaks.
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Southern California
Automobile Club of
Kern County
Los Angeles County
Public Safety Department
Los Angeles
Nigo
Tulare
Mono County
Auto Club
Social visit mentions in September 1931
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Regier hosted Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hann and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edgar in September 1931. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Mannus welcomed a baby boy born December 18 1928.
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H. C. Regier
Peter Hann
Charles Edgar
Phil Mannus
Maddux, Gilli Split Honors in Columbia Sheep Open
Marcus Vetter and Terry Maddux with Doris Gilli won top awards in the Open Division at the California State Fair beef and sheep show. Vetter captured champion ram honors while Maddux and Gilli shared champion ewe honors.
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Maddux
Marcus Vetter
Cotati
Terry Maddux
Doris Gilli
Bakersfield
Columbia
Vetter
Half Million Spent on Shafter Building Projects in 1937
In 1937 the Shafter area invested about $500,000 in public building projects, signaling a robust construction drive. Local officials reported substantial sums allocated to infrastructure improvements and civic facilities.
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Shafter
Kuchel Campaign Tour Stops in Bakersfield
United States Senator Thomas Kuchel arrives in Bakersfield for a campaign breakfast and a Wednesday press conference. Kern County co chairs Roland Curran and Ysabel Forker greet him, with Arthur Crites set to introduce Kuchel at the event.
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United States
Thomas + Kuchel
Bakersfield
Kern County
San Joaquin Valley
Bakersfield Inn
Ruchel
Roland Curran
Ysabel Forker
Kern County Campaign Committee
Arthur Crites
Kuchel
Visual handicaps seen in first graders warn parents
One of five first grade students may be hampered by a visual handicap, the Vision Conservation Institute warns. Optometric research shows 40 percent of fourth graders and 70 percent of older children need visual help, as demands in school rise. Many handicaps are not obvious and often go uncorrected, affecting school success.
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Ing
Vision ‘Conservation Institute
Thrifty Shopper Continues Deals at Corner Store
The column highlights 29 cent items and a Miracle Whip drop to 51 cents. It notes a Corner Store sale on a pitcher and glasses priced at 69 cents and 10 cents respectively, with spoons at 19 cents a dozen. Psyching shoppers for a Christmas toy department opening and Lay Away Plan promos at Cornet's.
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Paul Drengwitz
Paul
Elizabeth
Cornet's
Plant Sweet Peas For Garden Bloom
Sweet peas travel from Sicily to England in 1699 with a monk and a sport variety named early Spencer. Plant now for spring blooms next year as roots seek deep water yet hate soggy soil. Three types exist Cuthbertsons early and late Spencers. Cuthbertsons suit wet weather with long flowering. early Spencers suit warm winter planting. Summer Spencers need cool growth and bloom poorly in warm areas. Mr and Mrs R E Gribble and son Richard spent holidays 1937 38 visiting Pasadena Ontario California.
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California
Sicily
England
Spencer
R. E. Gribble
Richard
Pasadena
Ontario
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Ragsdale
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Iar
HEINZ
Torpedo
Pancaki Pillsbury
NBC Oreo
Edwards
USDA
Swift's Premium
Usda Choice
Tokay Grapes
Utah
Mix
Dairy Glen Butter
Montrose Ae
U.S
Lucerne
Faites
Jane Arden Oconut
Sunnybank Bré
Best Foods
Boy-Ar-Dee
Tak
Black Ha
Canterbury
Metro
Jolly Time Tea Garden
Ensign
FBI
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