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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1953
Page
22
The guide lists flowers and shrubs for early spring planting and transplanting. It covers bougainvillea citrus camellias rhododendrons and evergreen plants, then moves to frost risk play and summer bulbs perennials and warm weather annuals. It notes incense cedar forests and a large bore tunnel under Yerba Buena Island in San Francisco Bay.
Scientists at the New York Agriculture Experiment Station report a spray and dust program to keep broccoli insect free. A 3 percent DDT and 1 percent parathion dust before head formation, followed by 1 percent TEPP or 1 percent parathion dust, showed satisfactory results.
The Bureau of Land Management within the Department of Interior administers the United States public lands and related resources, guiding policy, leasing, and stewardship across multiple western states and federal regions.
Kern county schools are urged by Superintendent Jesse D. Stockton to join the Kern County Museum Yokuts Indian demonstrations starting April 13. The Pete Barrios family will perform and teach ancient methods with displays of primitive utensils and basketry. Sessions run weekdays through May 1, lasting about 45 minutes, with reservations via telephone in Bakersfield or by writing to 3801 Chester Avenue.
The Kern County Free Library issued a new booklet for Jewish teenagers featuring novels biographies and general interest works. Two Boy Scout selections Bar Mitzvah Teenary and World Over Story Book are listed. Copies are available by request from the Kern County Library in Bakersfield and books may be borrowed free through any library branch.
Preventive action is urged to reduce sources of infestation around irrigation standpipes windbreaks fences ditches buildings and roads that shelter and feed red spiders during winter. Spray small weeds with weed oil and hoe or cultivate before large infestations develop to minimize oil use and prevent dead weeds from sheltering pests.
Seth Gordon, longtime California Department of Fish and Game director, is elected to the National Rifle Association board of directors. Maj. Gen. Merritt A. Edson informs Gordon of the appointment, noting his 18 years as a director and return after a three year exit. Gordon cites lifelong interest in safe shooting and California’s large NRA membership.
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