Holt Attends A F School
Jerry Holt 18 son of Mr and Mrs W O Holt 285 Euclid Ave completes AF basic airman indoctrination at Lackland AFB Tex near San Antonio the world largest Air Force base site of basic training and HQ Human Resource Research Center his training prepares him for technical schooling and vocational assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Holt
W. O. Holt
Euclid Ave
Lackland Air Force Base
Tex
Lackland
San Antonio
Air Force
Human Resource Research Center
Fire siren reaches homes 3600 feet from Shafter station
Shafter Fire Department tested air alert coverage with volunteers and city officials. Chief Albert Finkbeiner said the siren was heard clearly in homes, cars, and streets up to about 3600 feet from the base. Participants included Charles R. Pierce Kern County Civil Defense director Don Irvin John Reily George H. Bens Grundy and Russell Hamman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Fire Department
Albert Finkbeiner
Charles R. Pierce
Kern County Civil Defense
Don Irvin
John Reily
Shafter
George H.bens Grundy
Russell Hamman
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Birthday Dinner Held For Jack Heinlein
A birthday dinner for Jack Heinlein of Taft was hosted Sunday at his parents home 18888 Beech Avenue. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Elmer Heinlein Mr and Mrs Jack Heinlein with Ralph Marilyn and Janice and Mr and Mrs Floyd Heinlein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Heinlein
Taft
Floyd Heinlein
Beech Avenue
Elmer Heinlein
Ralph
Marilyn
Janice
Birthday Club Honors Mrs Pete Nance At Home
A newly formed Birthday Club honored Mrs Pete Nance at her home last Wednesday evening with gifts and socializing. Attendees included Mrs Russell Hamman Mrs Leroy Allen Mrs Blake Witcher Mrs Chuck Firkin and several others sharing cake and beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Nance
Russell Hamman
Leroy Allen
Blake Witcher
Chuck Firkin
Albert Neeley
Ben Grundy
Russell St. Mars
Olin Fenderson
Keratolytic Fungicide Ad Promotes Fast Relief
An ad for T4 L keratolytic fungusicide claims to slough off tainted outer skin to kill athlete’s foot. It promises a four cent back guarantee if not pleased within one hour and notes availability at McClure Drug Store.
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McClure Drug Store
City Hall Bidding Ready After Final Drawings Approved
Shafter moves to advertise bids for a $60,000 civic center project after state ok pending final drawings. City to select contractor once finance division signs off and legal papers prepared. Earthquake history funds the project with state emergency rental lease aid. old City Hall demolished and site sold to the utility district.
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City Hall
Civic Center
State Division of Architects
State Division of Finance
Kern County
Shafter Public Utility District
Sunset and
James
Kleins Return From North Trip
Mr and Mrs Fred Klein with Dennis and Lester of 256 Ash St returned from a two week trip to Washington and Idaho. In Spokane they visited his brothers and parents. In Coeur d Alene they saw three sisters and their families. Final stop Yakima to visit another brother. En route home they viewed Bonnerville Dam on the Columbia River.
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Fred Klein
Dennis
Lester
Ash St
Washington
Idaho
Spokane
Wash
Jake Klein
Spud Klein
David Klein
Coeur d'Alene
Ida
Clara Barnes
Otto Schmidt
Arnold Schielp
Yakima, Wash
Mrs. A. Klein
Kleins
Bonnerville Dam
Columbia River
Shafter High Names 32 Faculty Members for Year
Shafter High School announces a staff of 32 teachers and specialists led by Dr. Grant Jensen as principal and Daniel P. Bledsoe as vice principal. The list includes department heads in agriculture history and science, plus coaches and counselors. Weekend guests at the Ellis home include relatives from Palmdale.
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Shafter High School
Grant Jensen
Daniel P. Bledsoe
P. L. Arnold
Amelia F. Cornell
Burley Dooley
Kenneth E. Fahsbender
Elliott G. Garrison
Robert L. Gates
Walter Grainger
Merlin Hanchett
Shirley Harris
Harlin Hill
Darlene Ludtke
Don McCauley
Henry
Mary E. Simmons
Ethel Teves
Lowell F. Todd
Jea
Visitors Gather for Ice Cream and Pie Party In California
Pete S Isaacs hosted guests including Los Angeles residents Elder Elder and Mrs Orley Baerg with David Johnny and Shirley at Orange avenue. Shafter attendees included Mrs Bill Tillman with Dolores Betty and Butch and Mrs Elmer Isaac with Carol. Other recent visitors were Edward Hamm of Glendale and Henry Siemens with son Paul from Lancaster visiting Katherine and John Enns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete S. Isaacs
Los Angeles
Orley Baerg
David
Johnny
Shirley
Pete S. Isaac
Orange Avenue
Bill Tillman
Dolores
Betty
Butch
Elmer Isaac
Carol
Shafter
Katherine Enns
John Enns
Edward Hamm
Glendale
Henry Siemens
Paul
Lancaster
Cream spill, traffic jam as kitten lures panicked drivers
Last week in the county a 5 gallon cream can from Whitey Fisher spilled on the street, blocking traffic before Officer Tiny Fields halted cars. While routing the jam, a kitten appeared and lapped cream, delaying the signal despite three green changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitey Fisher
Tiny Fields
Whitey
Tiny
Five New Teachers Join Buttonwillow Union School Staff
Buttonwillow Union School opened for 1953 54 with 471 students. Five new teachers joined the faculty: Cheris Reetz Norma White Vivian Isola Ted Lewis and John Carawan. Returning staff include Lawrence McClure principal and a long list of current teachers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttonwillow Union School
Buttonwillow
Albert J. Lackey
Cheris Reetz
Norma White
Vivian. Isola
Ted Lewis
John Carawan
Lawrence McClure
Mary Louise ’ Parsons
Hazel Lake
Spaghetti Feed Planned by Union Congregational Church
A traditional spaghetti feed is planned at Union Congregational Church from 5 30 to 8 p m on Sept 29. General chair Erwin Toews and chefs Mr and Mrs Art Craig will lead the dinner. Final plans and ticket distribution to club members will occur at the Sept 21 club meeting.
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Union Congregational Church
Chairagan
Erwin Toews
Art Craig
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