Fresno Woman Wins Sewing Machine in Cotton Bags Contest
Mrs. Esther McGugin of Fresno won a sewing machine in the Save With Cotton Bags contest at the state fair. Her winning entries include a dress luncheon cloth and napkins and a mother and daughter dress outfit made from cotton print bags used to package farm feeds flour salt and other staples. The items are displayed in the Woman's Building at the fair.
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Fresno
Esther McGugin
Penn
California
Kern County jet project could spark regional air industry
The piece argues that converting the site into a major plane project at Minter would prevent waste and create a significant aircraft industry for Kern County, with strong potential benefits for nearby Shafter and Bakersfield. It highlights towers, field lighting, and the prospect of Douglas aircraft influence as a catalyst for growth.
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Douglas
Minter
Shafter
Bakersfield
Adventure Volumes At County Library
Kern County Free Library announces new adventure titles added to its collection. New arrivals include Horn of the Hunter by R. C. Ruark Lady with a Spear by Eugenie Clark and Siamese Husband Life by A. H. Leonowens. Access is free to Kern County residents.
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Kern County
Greater Oildale leader urges National Kids Day support
Henry C. Garnett president of Commerce issues a proclamation designating Saturday Sept 26 as National Kids Day in North of the River urging citizens to support youth welfare efforts by Kiwanis International and the National Kids Day Foundation. The proclamation is dated Sept 15 1953. A separate note mentions a 1945 sound depth from the Mindanao Trench Cape Johnson expedition.
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Henry C. Garnett
Commerce
Kiwanis International
National
Kids’ Day Foundation
Oildale Kiwanis Club
I. Henry C. Garnett
Greater Oildale
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County Library
H. C. Garnett
Mindanao
Philippine Archipelago
Cape Johnson
Desoto Sedan
Thrasher Motor CO
Chester
Central Valley Hwy
Plymouth
Massey Harris Parts
FORD
Delure
J. L. Pitts
Chester Ave
Layne
Bowler
Chinchilles
Bar Ranch
Horace Mann Ave
Hillcrest
Calif
Home
Ogle Bros
Case Farm Machinery
Wasco Farm P
M. B. McFarland & Sons
Hwy
Truxtun
Shatter Press
Shatter
Farm Service
H&n
1100
R Street
Field Maintenance Service
Rosedale Hwy
Pete Painter
Les Watkins
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