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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1954
Page
7
In this two part feature, Shafter’s recreation program stands out via the Richland pool offering free instruction and team play for youth and adults. Community groups contribute to projects while councilmen are praised for tax management and value for money. The town boasts a strong newspaper and KWSO radio with broad TV reception.
Kern County implement dealers plan to combine for an "Implement City" at the 1954 Kern County Fair. The event runs September 27 to October 3 with outdoor space already sold and a general dealers meeting to allocate space and arrange demonstrations as a top fair feature. Farmers and ranchers are the target audience.
The report notes passenger and freight services from the Santa Fe Railway and Orange Belt Stage across Bakersfield Tulare Fresno and Los Angeles. It emphasizes extensive daily freight trucking and, above all, a community spirit of five farsighted, hospitable people making the area a better place to live, work and play.
Bill Straub fair secretary-manager said fair-goers and implement display interest make the display section the first call. He expressed delight at the strong turnout and noted equipment dealers showing keen attention to the exhibits during the event.
Santa Fe issues a photography folder for EL CAPITAN and SAN FRANCISCO CHIEF dome cars. It advises photographers to keep distance from the glass to avoid reflections, use high shutter speeds when possible, point at distant scenes to prevent foreground blur, and adjust for Solex heat-absorbing dome glass that filters light.
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