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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
6
Bill Rodgers reports in Shafter that Santa Barbara chamber visitors will be greeted by Mayor Phil Channeson via car, not mounted, citing past horse use. The piece covers local oddities from a gas theft tale to Ingalls building a steam car and city council math curios.
About 125 Kern County potato growers and buyers met at Richland auditorium to oppose a prorate for the season, saying prices are steady and no prorate is needed. If conditions warrant, another mass meeting will be called before any action. M Lindsay discussed dried potato stock feed and A E Mercke of Washington outlined the 1940 potato outlook, noting potential larger production but expected shortages of old crop and peak shipments in June. Kern growers are urged to continue a marketing program similar to 1939, with early acreage up modestly and yields near normal.
Shafter prepares for a 8 p m practice game under lights against a Farm Workers team at Richland. Manager Bill Lachenmaier plans to rotate regulars from last year with Laenhmaier, Billy Lachenmaier, and Aay Mettler on the mound and Bill White likely behind the plate.
Eva a grade Holstein in the Woods Stone dairy herd ranked as a high producing cow in Kern County during March. Kern County Cow Testing showed 2 631 cows tested with Stone dairy and Nell J Morgan herd cows among those producing over 60 pounds of butter fat in the North County unit.
Port Hueneme and Oxnard Harbor commissioners choose Saturday July 6 for dedication ceremonies marking completion of the harbor dock rail and storage facilities. Port director Miller McDougall says the event will include a barbecue and appearances by nationwide guests. Shipping from the port is expected to begin around May 15 with several ships calling in the following week.
The 1939 special session amended Labor Code 1551-c-1 requiring farm labor contractors to obtain a license from the State Labor Commissioner in San Francisco or local offices, Kern County office in Bakersfield. Penalties include 500 to 2000 dollars fines, bond liability for damages, and possible imprisonment for violations. Farmers and workers are advised to deal only with licensed contractors.
The United States Civil Service Commission announced open competitive examinations for associate metallurgist recovery and physical at 3200 dollars a year and assistant metallurgist recovery and physical at 2600 dollars a year. Applications must be filed with the commission in Washington D C by May 13 for eastern states and by May 16 1940 for western states. Full information may be obtained from John Rosgam secretary of the U S civil service board of examiners at the Shafter post office or from the secretary at any first or second class post office.
East Bakersfield and Maricopa join Shafter High School for a three way track meet with 33 events beginning at 2 PM. Star sprinter Jack Salcido leads East Bakersfield while Shafter aims for a win. events cover A B and C classes with dense entry lists across hurdles sprints distance jumps and throws.
Shafter high school athletes powered by an A relay squad clocked 1 34.5 in the Delano relay to help the team place third with 105 points in a five team meet won by Wasco with 163. East Bakersfield tallied 112 and Delano and McFarland trailed. Read as listed, runners included Delton Gaede Harold McGuffy Glenn Bender Merwin Olson with Olson placing second in the 100 and third in the 220. Other winners included McGuffy in the 880 Rosie Daniels in class B high jump Merle Annis in class B pole vault and Ed Gaede in class C shot.
Plans announced for National Cotton Week May 17 to 25 with broader retail cooperation. M W Dula of Visalia new merchandising chair notes exports and war impacts shift demand toward cotton goods. New York Institute and National Association of Food Chains back 80 percent of major chains for coordinated promotions and manager bulletins. Subscribe for The Press.
About 15 ball players turned out Thursday evening for the first workout of the season at Richland school. Manager Bill Lachenmaker focused on hitting practice and sent the infield through a short fielding session.
Earl Anderson to sell to Caminol Company Ltd various pumps and underground storage tanks located at Smith & Rich Grocery Shafter California. Sale set for April 24 1940 at 10:00 a.m. at Caminol Company Ltd office Los Angeles California. Vendor address 119 West 9th Street Los Angeles California.
Officials announced for the Sierra League track meet to be held April 27 in Shafter. Referee Bob Ford of Bakersfield and starter Pat Kelley of Bakersfield lead a list that includes judges Art Johnson of Shafter, Gene Ford, Harvey Gaede, Bob Gates, finish head judge Art Johnson, timers Jack Rowe and others from East Bakersfield, Shafter, McFarland and local stations.
City taxes will become delinquent after Saturday this week. City Clerk Frank Shaw urges payment at city hall by 6 o clock that day. County taxes also go delinquent Saturday with a noon deadline per Tax Collector J Perry Brite.
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