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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1959
Page
11
Ralph Gribble to supervise cemeteries under their jurisdiction in Shafter and Wasco. Gribble will handle accounts and prepare rents.
NKATA ASKS' me County Supervisors back a new group for fair assessments of agricultural land. The Northern Agricultural Landowners Taxpayers Association seeks to unite landowners, promote sound practices, and push for economical county spending under the assessor.
Kern County readies for the 1960 decennial census to be conducted in April with an expected 310,000 people. Census tracts will be used for detailed local data across 64 tracts, aiding the Bakersfield area planning groups and county agencies.
County Assessor J H Hanks announced that the tentative statewide public utility and railroad property valuation for Kern County stands at 122 187 640. This shows a 2 698 428 increase from last year as the state board of equalization conducts hearings in Sacramento. Local land and property totals are 595 858 300, down 3 270 180 from 1958 59, while the utility roll is 45 940 net drop 571 760 from 1958 59.
Kern County fairgrounds gleam with fresh paint for the seven day 1959 exposition. Family oriented plans include baby strollers for rent, John Strong Circus shows, Eddy the Clown, water ballets, fashion shows, a fashion clinic, model airplane contests in junior and senior divisions, and ten Miss Kern County finalists to oversee events.
Kern County shows an extensive exhibit at the California State Fair in Sacramento featuring over 120 items from peanuts to potatoes. The display, titled Kern County Crusader of Progress, includes blue ribbon grapes cotton and various vegetables aided by the county agricultural office under Commissioner C Sheldon Morley.
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Local churches in Shafter invite residents to Sunday services offering fellowship and worship opportunities. Aiming to reach families and visitors, congregations encourage participation across denominations and provide schedule details at each church.
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