Shatter Men Invent Spud Row Presser
A potato field pressing machine tested in the Tehachapi district with two wheels and a curved bar that lifts vines without harming plants. Built by C & C Ranch, the device closes soil cracks to reduce tuber moth infestation while allowing irrigation and ridge integrity. Plans for other units and commercial manufacture are under way and patent applications filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehach
API
C & C Ranch Company
Jim ‘Camp
Don Hart
Shafter
Tehachapi
C.& C Ranch Company
Patra Commercial Manufactur
Season Total Spud Shipments Compiled Here
Total shipments in the Shafter district reached 4,271 rail cars and 4,171 truck cars for the combined Shafter Wasco and Lerdo districts. Kern county totals rose to 16,322 cars, with 830 rail and 4,784 truck. Early potatoes dated April 9 from Neuman brothers. final digging extended to late July. Spuds were being dug in Cuyama valley and Tehachapi while Shafter growers pursue additional deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Santa Fe
Wasco
Lerdo
Jack Hare
Kern County
Joe
Emanuel Neuman
Cuyama Valley
Tehachapi
New Homes Rapidly Rising In Shafter Area
Shafter sees brisk housing growth with nearly a dozen residences under construction or near completion both inside and just outside the city. Demand is rising as the Army camp four miles east increases rent needs, with projects on Manuel tract, Golden West avenue, Lerdo road, Handle tract, Elmer Biloff property, and Shafter Farm Workers community driving a total of over 50 houses planned or underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army Basic Training School
Shafter
Mannel Tract
George Vannatta
Manuel Street
M. L. Thomas
Bank of America
H. J. D. Janzen
Golden West Avenue
Alex Emerald
Univer Contruction
Lerdo Road
Shafter Highway
T. V. Little
Elmer Biloff
Kermit
Emma Meyer
Shafter Farm Workers
Union Oil Hits Sand in West Edge Well
Union Oil reports sand hit in the Pacific States 21-33 well on the west edge of the Shafter field Section 33 28 25 at 11 483 feet depth with total depth 11 535 feet by Tuesday morning. At Coles Levee the 56-2 well stood at 8 580 feet and at Paloma Morgan 81-14 at 10 316 feet.
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Union Oil Company
Pacific States
Shafter Field
Section
Coles Levee
Paloma
Morgan
Clarksig No. 1 Well Advances Toward Oil Field Link
Atlas Petroleum reports Clarksig No. 1 well reaching 10,980 feet Tuesday morning as it may join the Shafter and Greeley fields. Nearby, Oughton No. 5 stands at 6,399 feet and Rice No. 1 at 9,980 feet in the interfield area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksig
Shafter
Greeley
Clarksig No. 1
Ge Atlas Petroleum Corporation
R. C. Franklin Visits Shaf for Brief Army Air Corps Duty
R C Franklin recently commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army Air Corps paid a brief visit in Shaf. He is among new officers beginning duties as the nation expands its military air power through training and assignments locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.C. Franklin
United States Army Air Corps
Shaf
Improvement Work Started At Shafter Cemetery
The Shafter cemetery, located south of town, begins improvement work under a contract to Schneider and Wikoff for a sprinkler system covering about half the grounds. The $2,277.38 project aims to irrigate future plots with plans for lawn sowing and additional landscaping after installation. The board serves Shafter and Wasco, with land purchase planned for a joint cemetery. Directors include H. R. Janzen, Dr. T. F. Prather, and Judge W. G. Ulery.
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Shafter
Schneider’ and Wikofff
Wasco
Shaf
Cemece Eh
H. R. Janzen
T. F. Prather
W. G. Ulery
Shafter Council Sits as Equalization Board Monday
The Shafter city council will meet as a board of equalization Monday at 7 pm in City Hall to hear protests on property valuations. Sessions will continue Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, with budget discussions and tax rate setting on the agenda, including police expenses and a new fire truck delivery in fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter City
Board of Equalization
Mionday
Frank “Shaw
Rouiell
The
Shafter
Canal surveys completed for Kern-Friant project
Surveys for the Kern-Friant canal are completed from Porterville through Kern County. The canal will pass a short distance east of Shafter, according to a report this week.
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Kern-friant Canal
Porterville
Kern County
Shafter
Russian Conditions Described by Viktor Svimonoff
Victor C. Svimonoff, a petroleum engineer born in Georgia, described postwar Russia and current conditions in a Rotary Club talk. He discussed his experiences in oil drilling, returning to Russia to help his family, and his education at Ohio State and Pittsburgh.
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Russia
Victor C. Svimonoff
Shafter Rotary Club
Motel Cawelo
Svimonoff
Georgia
Black Sea
America
Ohio State University
University of Pittsburgh
Tommy Hart
Boron
Stanley Lewis
A.B. McKinley
A. Verne Turner
Hugh Jewett
John B Stroms
Raymond Taylor
Henry Eissler
Bakersfield
J. H. Porterfield
Delano Club
Hayfork Couple Arrives for Missionary Work Stay
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Dick of Hayfork California arrived Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Elizab eth Voth to stay here for some time. They are active in missionary work in the northern California district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Dick
Hayfork
California
Elizabeth Voth
Traffic Safety at Lerdo-99 Intersection Urged by Patrol Captain
Captain LeRoy Galven of the California Highway Patrol urged wider approaches and better visibility at Lerdo road and 99 highway. He noted danger from the stop sign near the railroad and praised patrol actions that saved lives near the railroad and army airfield. He warned future arrests will consider handling and vehicle condition, and discussed funding shifts delaying 99 widening and possible four-lane plans from Lerdo to the airfield.
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Lerdo-99
Lerdo Road
99 Highway
LeRoy Galven
California Highway Patrol
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Motel Canelo
Galven
Lerdo
Southern Pacific
Intersecion
Galyen
Bakersfield
Famosa
San Luis Obispo County
Captain Galven
Jim Beard
Chainman
Bob McClain
Bob Milligan
Shafter
Jake Siemens
Arange
San Jose
Eugene Ford
Herb Midgley
Shafter High Opens Registration and Local Flying Field Update
Registration at Shafter High School runs August 30 from 9 am to 5 pm and September 1 from 9 am to noon, with classes starting September 2. New librarian Edwin DeMello reorganizes the library. a work permit requirement is highlighted for students under 18 who work. The U S Army Air Corps Basic Flying School near Shafter moves forward with a 135 cadet class and field expansion, including new buildings, runways, and housing project bids set for early next week.
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Shafter High School
E. P. d Janes
Work Danes
Jones
Edwin DeMello
Shafter
United States Army Air Corps
Lemoore
529Th
528Th
87Th Air Base Group
Special
88Th Air Base Group
Somsa
Lerdo Road
Oil firms drill depths in Buttonwillow and nearby fields
Superior Oil continues drilling ahead of its KCL 13 Brush pasture wild cat in Buttonwillow district at 13 165 feet. Pasadena Realty No 5 stands at 11 nonfants while Osborn 14 in Section 28 and Griffith No 2 between Shafter and Greeley fields reach 8 872 feet Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Oil Company
KCL
Buttonwillow
Pasadena Realty Company No. 5
Osborn 1
Shafter
Greeley Fields
Griffith No. 2
Camp-West-Lowe Riders to Barbecue at Kern River Park
The Camp West Lowe Riders will take part in events next Sunday at Kern River Park for the annual barbecue hosted by Sheriff John Loustalot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern River Park
John Loustalot
Justices And Constables Study Traffic Problems
Kern county Justices and Constables association met at El Adobe Inn Bakersfield to discuss traffic dangers on Kern highways Nine river drownings and about 100 fatal accidents this year prompted calls for public awareness and safety measures Attendees included Judge H A Rightmire Constable John C Reilly and Court Clerk J C Penner from Shafter Judge Anderson presided Sheriff John Loustalot spoke on Kerr River warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justices and Constables Association
Kern County Unit
el Adobe Inn
Bakersfield
Anderson
Maricopa
Kern County Organization
John Loustalot
Kern County
Justice Courts
Cone
Shafter
H. A. Rightmire
John C. Reilly
J. C. Penner
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Spud Row
Union Oil
West Edge
R. C. Franklin
Equalization Board
Li.cét Co
Pyle
Shafter Studio
E. B. Stringham
Ted “Vignolo
H.F. Janzen
B. F. Reimer
Corn
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