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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1948
Page
4
Farmers fear dumps used for discarded potatoes breed the potato tuber moth and other pests. Officials note infested dumps may spread pests and urge alternative disposal methods such as drying or washing before dumping. Wright, assistant farm advisor, studies the issue with limited assistance offered.
Notable Californians comment on economic aid and politics. Prof John B Concliffe of Berkeley links unions to family welfare under Marshall Plan. Steve Bognar defends pigeon lovers against anti- pigeon ordinances. H Lawrence Powell notes libraries free access to books. Joseph Knowland praises national nominating conventions as democratic showcases.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tackett and daughter Sue returned from a vacation visiting Morro Bay Pismo Beach and Yosemite National Park. Sue joined by guest Imadale Dansby. The young ladies reported a fine time.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burns hosted a dinner Tuesday evening at their Mettler Avenue home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Stringham and Mr. and Mrs. A. Peter, plus the Burns daughter Barrie.
The Southern California Youth Council runs two camps for Mennonite Brethren youths. High school and college groups meet at Throne Camp near Pasadena August 2 to 6, while fourth to eighth graders attend junior camp at Pine Valley Camp in Frazier Park. Attendees include youths from Shafter Bakersfield Rosedale Los Angeles and Bakersfield area churches.
Rev Wm S Harper officiated at a Friday evening christening at the A Peter Channeson residence for Charlotte Anne, daughter of Dr and Mrs Harold S Freedman. Guests included Margaret and Charlotte, Rev and Mrs Harper, Mr and Mrs Peter Bender and the Peter Ohannesops.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Handel and family are enjoying a week's stay at Pismo Beach, according to the society notes.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Peters and daughters Verna and Sharon were weekend visitors to Santa Maria. Mr Peters conducted some business and the Peters enjoyed a visit with the Jake Siemens, who are in Santa Maria for the remainder of the summer.
Rev B E Andrews of First Baptist Church staffs a weeklong Lake Sequoia retreat with 125 youths from the North Shafter Labor Camp. He serves as counselor and teacher during the outing.
The Congregational Church announces Rev Clayton Montgomery will serve as supply pastor after the departure of Rev and Mrs William Harper. No Sunday services will be held until September, only Sunday school.
Kern County notes that tenders for potato flour contracts have been received by the USDA with one contract already let. The article explains 90 percent parity support for potatoes harvested before 1949 and 60 percent support after, while warning growers to budget 1949 income accordingly amid credit tightening. It also mentions dusting practices by cotton farmers and national potato supply limits.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Zachary departed last Tuesday to spend an extended visit at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Templeton returned from a two week visit with relatives and friends in Salem Oregon. They also toured the flood area at Vanport and Kalama, observing the aftermath and local conditions.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Weinberger held an enchilada dinner last Wednesday at their Shafter home. Afterward guests enjoyed a game of Pinata and iced watermelon refreshments. Attendees included numerous Shafter residents and relatives plus guests from Bakersfield McFarland and Delano.
Miss Frankie Trantham enjoyed a three day visit in Richgrove California last week accompanied by her father.
McFarland girls softball team defeated Buttonwill Tow 12 to 15 and then beat Jacobsen 15 to 7, recording two victories in league play. The results echo a strong offensive performance with clutch hitting across both games.
Max Smith proprietor of Max's Shoe Repair Shop has been vacationing on the coast. He returned to Shafter for a short period and left last Thursday for Los Angeles for an indefinite period. In the south he will visit his brother and niece before heading to the Colorado mountains.
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