Grass varieties tested for almond cover in Shafter-Wasco
Almond growers in the Shafter-Wasco Soil Conservation District evaluate in first year trials several grasses for permanent cover. Plots include Cucamonga Brome Blando Brome Annual Rye Grass Birds foot Trefoil and Lana Vetch. Assessments focus on dust reduction soil fertility water percolation and management economy. A field tour of these grasses was conducted.
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Shafter-Wasco
Lan Vetch
Mike Hawkins
Almond Oeed
Gary Wilson
Shafter-Wasco Soil Conservationistrict
Lana Vetch
George Chernaeff
Merced
Wasco
Soil Conservation District
Art Crettel
Land Kroeker
Shafter
Orange
George Chernabaeff
Ernest Siemens
Palm
Riverside
Merce
Leonard
John Hill
Lerdo
Juniper
Wildwood Avenue
Wildwood
Jack Billington
Semi- Tropic School
Gun Club
Soil Conservation District Board of Directors
Bill Siemens
Ernest Neufeld
Bob Diltz
Ally Little
Kenneth Hench
Gibbons B. Moore
Cotton pest control meeting eyed for Kern County
An emergency Cotton Pest Control Board meeting is set for December 18 in Bakersfield to discuss uncertain future cotton production in the Joaquin Valley and the need for valley wide cultural control against pink bollworm. County Agricultural Commissioner Seldon Morley notes the meeting will influence state and federal programs and urges Kern County growers to attend.
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Joaquin Valley
Kern County
Cotton Pest Control Board
Bakersfield
Seldon Morley
California
Jerry W. Fielder
San Joaquin
Imperial
Coachella
Palo’ Verde
Shafter Officer Completes Duty on Illusive Mine Sweeper
Navy Petty Officer First Class Carl C. Cloud, husband of Mrs. Marianne A. Cloud of Shafter, completed a duty assignment aboard the ocean going minesweeper USS Illusive, homeported in Long Beach, California. The 17 year old Illusive aims to detect and destroy anti shipping sea mines in defense of west coast harbors, entering a Long Beach shipyard for modernization.
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Navy
Carl C. Cloud
Marianne A. Cloud
Park Lane
Shafter
USS
Illusive
Long Beach
Calif
West Coast
Free Booklets Offer Advice On Easing Tension
Kern County Mental Health Association offers free booklets on tension causes and relief. "How to Deal With Your Tensions" by Dr. George S. Stevenson explains symptoms and self help tips and advises seeking professional guidance. Requests to 800 11th Street Bakersfield CA 93305 or 322 0365.
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Kern County Mental Health Association
11Th Street
Bakersfield
George S. Stevenson
M.D
MHA
Calif
Class Size Seen as Issue in Rio Bravo Greeley Merger
Rio Bravo and Greeley voters face a December 22 election on uniting their districts. The merger hinges on class size and whether combining the two schools will boost or hinder performance. Elections officials note all registered voters in both districts can vote at their home district school.
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Rio Bravo
Ed Haag
Rio Bravo and
Greeley
Rio Bravo School
Leck Franks
Richard Elrich
Greeley Board of Trustees
William Luttrell
Frank O’neil
Elrich
Rio Bavo
Ureeley
Thomas Leal
John Leonard
Greeley O Bravo
Greeley School
Frank O’neill
Rio Bravo Greeley District Merger Debate On Tax Impact
The proposal faces approval or rejection in two districts with a April 20 tax election. If the merger fails and valuations stay, Rio Bravo would need a $2 rate vs the present 1.26, while Greeley stands at 3.07 with no bonds. The interim board would comprise two from Greeley and three from Rio Bravo and decide teacher placements based on tenure and seniority.
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O’ Neill
Rio Bravo
Greeley
Elrich
Greeley School
Haag
Thomas Leal
John Leonard
Victor Richert
Charles Ross
Leck’ Franks
Don Wonderly
John Campbell
Norman Nikkel
John’ Jelmini
Greey
Tax Override Discussed as Backlog Presses District
Board President Glenn Bulthama g says the district faces a backlog of maintenance projects and student needs including classroom equipment and typewriters. The board plans a November election unless state funds or district windfalls cover the shortfall, and demands a detailed administration report with exact dollar use for any override funds.
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Seous
Glenn Bulthamag
Bakersfield
Sorel P
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Cservisoft
Rosedale Board
Rosedale
Greeley and
Walker
CALL
George Globe
Union Dental
Chester Avenue
Paleview
18Th & K Sts
Finance & Thrift CO
Seventh Street
Central Valley
Tieton
Metimes
Mero
Pacific Telephone
Shafter Waht
R. L. “Middleworth
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