Shafter Plans Big Potato n Cotton Festival 1953 Leaders Named
Shafter announces eight months ahead planning for the 1953 Potato n Cotton Festival. Edwin W. Wilson was named festival committee chairman, with high expectations to surpass last year’s success under Dick Larson’s leadership. Strong chamber support urged broader service-group backing to boost next May’s celebration.
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Shafter
Edwin W. Wilson
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Ed Wilson
Dick Larson
California
Community Gears for Educational Goals in Shafter Schools
The Shafter community readies 2200 youths for the new school year as teachers resume instruction in elementary and high schools. Local pride centers on the cooperative spirit between parents and teachers and the value placed on the American public school system as a cornerstone of citizenship.
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Shafter
Lic
July Building Totals Show Continued Growth in Shafter
The Shafter building inspector E. K. Grant reports July permits totaling 77500, lifting the season total to over 600000. The city’s building totals look set to outpace last year with steady long term growth, possibly making Shafter a key Central California city within a decade.
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Shafter
E. K. Grant
California
Alfalfa Seed Processing Comes to Shafter Industry
Shafter gains a new local industry as Northrup King & Co opens a large alfalfa seed processing plant on 7th Standard Road. The venture signals economic growth for the Northern Area and showcases Shafter growers initiative in attracting major agricultural processing.
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Shafter
Northrup, King & Co
7Th Standard Road
Northrup
King
California
Safety drive urged after California highway tragedies
Shafter readers are urged to back stringent traffic controls and public education to curb daily highway deaths. The article calls for a vigorous campaign to reduce fatalities on California roads, urging immediate action and stronger enforcement.
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Shafter
California
Quake Model of Disasters
Kern County Civil Defense Director Herman Blane warns earthquakes can qualify as major disasters similar to enemy attacks. He stresses preparedness including a first aid kit three day food supply filled water and knowledge to draw water if lines fail. He urges residents to clear cellars attics and remove dry grass to reduce fire risk.
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Kern County
Herman Blane
Kern County Civil Defense and Disaster Council
Blane
Kern County Civil Defense
Kern's Burden In Taxes Told
The Kern County populace faces taxes totaling 22.95 million tied to a 12.7 billion federal deficit from the 1952-53 budget. California’s share is about 1.0833 billion, nearly matching the state budget and tax bill. The California Taxpayers Association urges federal economy to lower taxes, noting spending cuts were insufficient.
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Kern County
Congress
California ‘Taxpayers’ Association
California
Taxpayers’ ‘Association
Shafter Rallies To Two Wins In Kern County League
Shafter improves to 8 wins 10 losses with two of three wins over the Superior Cubs and Wasco Dons. Harold Lynch earned the win over the Cubs as Shafter beat Bakersfield 8 to 5 and edged Wasco 9 to 8. Wasco's Jack Towery picked up the 6 to 5 win over Shafter.
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Kern County Baseball League
Shafter
Cubs
Bakersfield
Wasco Dons
Harold Lynch
Wasco
DiGiorgio
Jack Towery
Vacation Travelers Obey Those Signs
Drivers should heed caution signs on unfamiliar routes especially mountain roads to avoid hazards. Engineers reduce risk by guiding motorists with clear warnings, making travel smoother when signs are observed and trusted.
Colored Glasses Warned Against For Night Driving
The California Highway Patrol cautioned motorists not to wear tinted or colored glasses at night as they may reduce vision below safe levels. Commissioner Clifford E. Peterson warned glare reduction is outweighed by poorer road visibility and that tail lights and signals can be obscured. The advisory excludes prescription glasses for sight deficiencies and urges properly fitted lenses.
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California Highway Patrol
Clifford E. Peterson
Peterson
Davis Ag Students Get Practical Stint
Under the Bixby grant UC Davis selects students for hands on farming experience. Lindsay M. Jewett oversees the program noting 54 students placed on 46 ranches statewide with operators providing valuable ranch experience.
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Davis Ag
University of California
Davis
Lindsay M. Jewett
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