Superior pushes deeper in Helbling No. 1 exploration
Oil company reports advancing Helbling No. 1 to 12 900 feet with the bit, classing the move as exploration drilling. No tests results released yet, and further deeper targets are uncertain. Geisinger No. 3 reports 11 350 feet oil sand with cementing underway. Mary Anderson No. 1 shows water shutoff success after a liner and gun perforation.
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Superior
Oil Company
Shafter
Helbling
Vedder
Geisinger No. 3
Superior Hhus
Mary Anderson No. 1
Skunk enters potato shed causing quick mass exit
Workers at J. J. Siemens potato shed fled as a full grown skunk leaped onto the grading table and trailed the conveyor chain. Officials believe pranksters placed the animal in a sack in Buttonwillow fields before the incident. the skunk was killed after workers recovered.
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J. J. Siemens
Cleanup drive progresses under city direction
Nine men worked this week under City Clerk Frank Shaw cleaning the north side area. The effort aims to finish the overdue cleanup project as local workers continue the community initiative.
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Frank Shaw
Supervisors Order County Clerk to Cease Misleading Election Notices
Kern County Board of Supervisors adopts resolutions directing County Clerk to halt sending misleading information to election officers about precinct and voter limits. The measure cites Political Code sections on supervising county officers, redrawing precincts, and divisions for the August and November elections. It also requires the Clerk and County Surveyor to outline division boundaries for precincts exceeding 400 registrants.
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Kern County Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
Kern
Cotton Bolls Setting Well In District
Growth of cotton this season is rapid with three foot plants and well setting bolls in the Shafter district. Hot weather aids growth while late planting may be offset by rapid development. National crop ideal 11,988,000 bales with average 217 pounds per acre. Shafter yields expected higher based on past years. Ginners and growers hope for 10 cent cotton when picking begins in September.
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Shafter
Shaffter
Kern County
N. D. Hudson
M. E. Brame
Kern County Agricultural Association
J. C. Hay
Hudson
Bramer
Sidewalks and Roads Debate at Shafter Meeting
The Shafter Business Men's association met Friday to discuss sidewalks and roads. A. R. Deuhren reported consulting Kern County Land Company about a direct line road from the end of Shafter highway to Delano, but the company was not presently inclined to favor the proposal due to current plans.
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Shafter Business Men's Association
A. R. Deuhren
Kern County Land Company
Shafter Highway
Delano
Shafter Sheds Run Russet Potatoes From Buttonwillow and Isabella
Russet spuds are being processed at two Shafter sheds with J. J. Siemens handling Buttonwillow potatoes and J. H. Maurer shed washing Isabella grown spuds by Ed. Schnidt. Buttonwillow potatoes are fair quality while Isabella spuds are good. Maurer shed ships four to five cars daily and plans to ship 50 cars. White Rose seed spuds from Isabella may run next week.
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J. J. Siemens
Buttonwillow
J. H. Maurer
Lerdo Spur
Isabella
Ed. Schnidt
Maurer
Rio Bravo to Host Annual Community Fair Revival
Plans outline a September 9 event at Rio Bravo school with Walter Haag J E Haag and T M Martin directing. Exhibits feature local farm products and Rio Bravo Farm Center crafts while 4 H clubs展示. a potluck supper follows and a moonlit musical and dramatic program rounds out the day on the school lawn. The fair was dropped in 1924 to support Kern County fair activities.
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Rio Bravo
Walter Haag
J. E. Haag
T. M. Martin
Rio Bravo School
Rio Bravo Farm Center
Kern County
Nay Family Returns From Huntington Lake Trip
Mr and Mrs Glenna O Nay and daughter Virginia returned Sunday from Huntington Lake where they spent time for rest and recreation.
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Glenn Nays
Huntington
Glenna O. Nay
Virginia
Huntington Lake
Fire Destroys Country Home of J C Ohanneson
Fire destroyed the adobe country home of Mr. and Mrs. J C Ohanneson on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Ohanneson spotted the blaze in the kitchen as she wrote a letter. Fire crews arrived late due to distant calls. interior and kitchen were gutted though walls remain standing. Insurance covered the loss.
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J. C. Ohanneson
Channeson
Shafter
Bakersfield
Standard crew reports ongoing fishing at Wildcat well
The crew continues fishing for a drill stem at the Wildcat site with live steam washing around the bore. Officials expect recovery within ten days barring complications, after a 500 foot section is cleared and the pipe cut to remove the free section. The stem was lost two weeks ago.
Measurements in Kern County Point to Satisfied Work Phases
A fragmented report from Kern County notes that measurements and all work phases appear satisfactory. The text references a time frame around 2:80 o clock and mentions several other points, though details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Kern County
General Petroleum Starts Van Ness No 1 Well in Shafter Field
General Petroleum announces location and begins work on Van Ness No 1 on its 280 acre Shafter lease in Section 2 29-25 near Rio Bravo area. Shibley reports show the well will be drilled behind the Public Supply warehouse with concrete derrick foundations underway. Local farmers had speculated about Section 4 but drilling is planned for Section 2 in line with Ruhl and Helbling wells. Territory remains hot as operators monitor Walsh property east of Ruhl No 2 and Superior’s activity.
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Seventh Standard Road
Shafter Oil Field
General Petroleum
van Ness No. 1
Republic Supply Company
Rio Bravo
Superior
Walsh
Ruhl No. 2
van Ness
Fee
Shafter
No Protest On Shafter City Assessment
Shafter city council acted as a board of equalization Monday and held protest hearings on assessments within the city. As no protests were heard the process ended, with the county assessor values of 464 395 for city plus about 52000 for utilities adopted. The council will set a tax rate after September 12 to provide income to cover delinquent December 5 obligations and Ordinance No 19 will adopt by reference League of California uniform day and evening communications.
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Shafter City Cuncil
Board of Equalization
League of California
Shafter
Josh Clarke Reports Progress In Tax Collector Campaign
Josh Clarke announced strong headway in his campaign for tax collector and said he is confident he will be a contender.
Range finder to be shown at California State Fair exhibit
The National Guard will display range finding equipment at the California State Fair and Exposition in Sacramento. Guns will be featured in the Guard exhibit, highlighting military optics and related gear during the September event.
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National Guard
California State Fair and Exposition
Sacramento
Petition Circulation to Continue by Local Business Group
The Business Men's association announces continued circulation of a petition by owners who were away on vacation and have not yet been contacted.
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Business Men's Association
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Richland Auditorium
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J.C. Ohannesons
Wagner
Council
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