Taft and Eisenhower Seen as Restoring Core American Virtues
The Shafter Press editorial lauds Senator Taft for upholding integrity and faith against a modern shift toward a powerful state. It credits President Eisenhower with embodying those virtues and notes Taft’s death as the start of a renewed moral crusade. It warns of internal decay and calls for a long, hard revival led by younger generations.
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Robert Taft
America
Taft
Eisenhower
Shafter Hosts Cotton Industry Leaders at Field Day
Shafter will host the annual Cotton Field Day at the U S Department of Agriculture cotton field station. Demonstrations will feature promising new cotton varieties including California’s Acula 442 developed at the local station under Agronomist George Harrison. The event reinforces Shafter as the center of California’s cotton industry.
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Shafter
California
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Deve
George Harrison
Shafter Station
City Hall Plans Approved and Work Underway
Shafter residents welcome the new city hall now under construction after approval by the California Department of Finance. Architect Ernest McCoy is making minor revisions and bids will be advertised soon. The project will aid city and utility district operations. The Madera fairgrounds will move to a 64 acre site to clear space for a highway.
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Shafter
California Department of Finance
Ernest McCoy
Madera
Shatter Pras National Editorial History Snippet
A dated compilation notes vintage references from Newell and Wierenes to early California landmarks. It mentions the Woodside Store as a mid 19th century lumber hub, the Red Pine bark coloration, Bonner Grade in Modoc County named for John H. Bonner, pinon pine maturation, and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial dedication on April 13 1943 marking the 200th anniversary of Jefferson's birth.
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Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Recreation Director Thanks Community for Summer Program Support
The editor thanks Shafter residents for their strong interest and support for children's activities. Appreciation goes to softball managers sponsors women volunteers swimming staff and the recreation commission for loyal untiring service. The Shafter Press is commended for cooperation as the year ends.
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Shafter
Shafter Recreation Commission
Shafter Press
Kern County Exhibit Under Way For State Fair
Construction of the Kern County display for the California State Fair proceeds at the Kern County Fairgrounds under the direction of Peter Gilli Jr. The theme Kern County Land of Magic aligns with California Magic. The unit design aids transport to Sacramento and salvaged materials will reappear in future exhibits.
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Kern County
Kern County Fairgrounds
R. B. Shane
Arvin
Board of Trade
Sacramento
Kern
J. M. Radoumis
Radoumis
Charles Grimm
Burton Mines, Inc
Rosamond Monolith-Portland Cement Company
Pacific Coast Borax Company
Boron
General Petroleum Corporation
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Douglas Aircraft Corporation
Douglas
Shane
Glenn Hallock
Wasco
John Gill
Delta
Pat) Kelly
Shafter
W. R. Wintoh
W. W. Alving
Kern County Oil Information Committee
Grimm
Sol Camp and Bob Neuman Shine in East Coast Harness Racing
Bill Lachenmaier reports Sol Camp and Bob Neuman running strongly in New York state meets. He predicts Sol Camp may lead America's top harness stable within a year and praises Ronaldo, a three year old pacer with seven wins in fourteen starts, as he plans coast moves for major races at Stockton Pomona and Hollywood Park with trainer Ken Carthal.
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Bill Lachenmaier
East
Sol Camp
Bob Neuman
New York State
Bill
Sol
America
Cleveland
Detroit
Ronaldo
Ken ° Carthal
Stockton
L.A
Pomona
Hollywood Park
Askews Return from Vacation on Coast
Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Askew and sons returned last week from a two weeks vacation with his brother Doyle Askew and family, former Shafter residents now living near Fresno. The families visited Cayucos and Clear Lake enjoying swimming fishing and boating with trailers and camping equipment.
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Maple
Dillard Askew
Doyle Askew
Shafter
Five Points
Fresno
Cayucus
Clear Lake
Ambrose Rodgers Called by Death
Funeral services were held in the Church of Christ for Ambrose E. Lee Rodgers 80 a retired carpenter and longtime Shafter resident Conducting ministers were Bros Joe Wilson C C Truex and Rl Monroe Interment followed at Shafter Cemetery He is survived by his wife Dora Bell two sons Walter and Tay a daughter Bessie Brooks all of Shafter 22 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren Flickinger Mortuary assisted with arrangements
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Church of Christ
Ambrose E. Lee Rodgers
Shafter
Bros, Joe, Wilson
C. C
Truex
Rl Monroe
Shafter Cemetery
Rodgers
Dora’ Bell
South Shafter Ave
Walter
Tay
Bessie Brooks
Flickinger
Weaver Couple Plans Short California Trip
Mr and Mrs Lee Weaver leave for a few days vacation to Pismo and Santa Barbara to visit their Aunt Mrs Thelma Robinson and to El Monte to visit Aunt Mrs Iva Hall.
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Lee Weaver
Pismo
Santa Barbara
Thelma Robinson
Elmonte
Iva. Hall
Mr and Mrs Schenkosky Visit San Jose Hosts
Mr and Mrs Orval Schenkosky of San Jose were overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Janzen on Cross Street last weekend.
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Orval Schenkosky
San Jose
Albert Janzen
Cross Street
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