Shafter Seeks Industrial Growth Under Federal Program
The Kern County Chamber of Commerce examines a federal plan to create industrial districts. Shafter offers rail access, highways, utility capacity, labor at peak seasons, and room to expand housing, making it a strong candidate for development.
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Shafter
California
Los Angeles Area
San Francisco Bay Area
Kern County
Shafter _ rauchines
Shafter Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee
Shafter Becomes Center of California Cotton Growth
Shafter gears up for its largest cotton season as California rises to third in production. The town hosts the state experimental farm and headquarters for many San Joaquin Valley firms, with seeds and oil processing Center. Local employment and commerce surge as leaders push Shafter toward national cotton prominence.
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Shafter
California
San Joaquin Valley
S. A. Camp
Postmaster Guenther Seeks Community Backing for Shafter Post Office
Postmaster George Guenther urges the Shafter community to support efforts for a larger postoffice. The current facility is crowded with about half the needed number of mailboxes, causing long lines and delays for residents without home delivery. Previous attempts to obtain improved facilities have failed, and officials hope for a favorable response from postal authorities.
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George Guenther
Shafter
Sentesainna
Coberly West Draft Horses to Appear at State Fair
The Coberly West draft horse team from Shafter will represent magnificently at the California State Fair from August 30 to September 9. Led by Harry West, the team has long been a feature of local celebrations including the Shafter Potato n Cotton Festival and is expected to contribute to the fair’s success.
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Shafter
Coberly-West Company
Harry West
Coberly-West
Rates and posting details for Shatter paper
Established 1921 and dated material from 1985. The note lists publication timing every Thursday, the Shatter California post office entry, and a mailing rate schedule including one year rate. The fragment ends with an outside California rate mention.
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Shatter
California
South Central Valley Wigstate
Tomate
Calif
Maple School Prepares for New Year in Shafter District
Maple School opens fall term on September fourth under Principal Ralph Gribble. Summer repairs and improvements completed to elevate the country school to city-school standards. The cafeteria offers nourishing lunches for 20 cents as part of the improved facilities and teaching staff. The Shafter area praises the district’s educational leadership and resources.
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Maple
Shafter
Ralph Gribble
Sales Course Backing Urged by Shafter Merchants
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce backs an adult education sales training course at the high school, starting in September. It requires one evening weekly for five weeks and needs at least 20 enrollees, with 50 or more expected. Clerks and proprietors may gain valuable information from attendance.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Hazardous Occupations Orders Set 18 Year Minimum in Nine Industries
Wage-hour rules under the Federal act set an 18 year minimum age for workers in nine industries. Reports mandated by wage stabilization rules may be filed with any Federal wage-hour division office. The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides budget estimates for workers' families in large U S cities.
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Federal
United States
Bourneu of Labor Statistics
Develops Faster Seed Fungus Disease Test by UC College
A faster, cheaper method to detect seed-borne fungal diseases has been developed by the University of California College. The new technique aims to improve plant health and crop yields by early, reliable identification.
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The
University of California College. of
Pvt. Joseph J. Martinez Graduates Medical Training Center
Pvt. Joseph J. Martinez son of Mrs. Juanita Martinez of Rt. 1 Box 101 completes eight weeks at the Medical Replacement Training Center Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas. He will advance to further study in another Army school or in a hospital or field medical unit.
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Joseph J. Martinez
Juanita Martinez
Rt. 1
Box 101
Medical Replacement Training Center
Brooke Army Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Olsen and Napier injured in coastal car crash report
L. Whos and T. B. Olsen were injured lightly in an automobile accident at the McKit corner. Napier spent the weekend at the coast.
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L. Whos
T. B. Olsen
McKit
Napier
Growth on Natural Material Resembles Appearance in Nature
A brief note describes growth on a natural substance resembling patterns seen in nature. observations focus on texture, form, and similarities to organic growth processes without detailing methods or locations. The description emphasizes visual likeness rather than scientific interpretation.
Youth 18 Joins Marine Corps in San Diego Training
Pvt. Charles Lavern Jameson 18 son of Mr and Mrs William Jameson of 549 Gibson Lane Shafter enlisted in the Marine Corps on Aug 22 and is undergoing recruit training in San Diego. He was born in Bakersfield and attended grammar school and two years of high school. At boot camp he will study 23 subjects for 300 hours, with over 100 hours in rifle drill and weapon care.
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Charles Lavern Jameson
William Jameson
Gibson Lane
Shafter
Marine Corps
San Diego
Jameson
Bakersfield
Daughter Karen Christine Born to Fink Family in California
A daughter named Karen Christine was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Fink who reside in Southern California The Finks are former residents of Buttonwillow
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Karen Christine
Robert Fink
Southern
California
the Finks
Buttonwillow
Signal Carefully or Lose Fight with Traffic Hazards
A discussion on proper signaling stresses that left turns require a leftward swing and motorists should position the car to allow others to pass on the right. Careless signaling endangers all, and unnecessary signals mislead drivers. Always signal correctly and position the vehicle for safe maneuvering.
Fund Raising Dinner Held by Baptists in Buttonwillow
A Chinese dinner fundraiser was served in the Buttonwillow Baptist Church yard last week. Organizers included Mrs Leota Adams and Mrs Edna Reed with help from Mrs Bertha Beal Mrs Hazel Goodspeed Mrs Berniece Olsen Mrs Grace Brandt Mrs Ta Grébr and Mrs Gene Vaught. About 100 people were served hot dogs for children.
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Buttonwillow
Buttonwillow Baptist Church
Leota Adams
Edna Reed
Bertha Beal
Hazel Goodspeed
Berniece Olsen
Grace Brandt
Ta’ Grébr
Gene Vaught
Shafter Community Notes Aug 28 1931 Shafter
Ninety members gather at the Women's Clubhouse lawn as hundreds are expected to protest a Bakersfield rail route before the board of supervisors. Shafter High opens Sept 11 and local industry updates include Thompsons shipped to the east and the San Joaquin Cotton Oil Co starting ginning.
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Shafter Farm Center
Bakersfield
Board of Supervisors
Howard Glant
Shafter High School
Shafter Fruit Company
Ed Kirschenman
Shafter
Menno
S.D
Flint
Mich
Alvin
Aduel Metler
Dakota
Helen Breckenridge
C. H. Gloeckelt
San. Joaquin
Right Motives Topic of Religious Talk
An address titled The Necessity for Right Motives will be delivered by Harry C. Browne at 7 a.m. on September 2 over the Columbia Church of the Air Station KNX. The program is presented by The Mother Church and The First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston.
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Harry C. Browne
Columbia Church
KNX
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Kern Fair Parade Entries Flooding Bakersfield Headquarters
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce reports parade entries flooding in for the Kern County Fair opening September 24. Six divisions will feature communities, commercial groups, organizations, bands, riding teams, and a military unit under manager Ralph Dunn. Deadline for entries is September 15.
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Greater
Bakersfield
Sheriff's Mounted Posse
Wu-Ni-Chia Council
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Capers
Boy Scouts of America
Bakersfield Community Chest
Minter Field
Bakersfield High School
el Toro Marine Band
Dunn
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