Central Valley Highway Group Seeks Upgrades and Route Plan
Officers from Kings Fresno Tulare and Kern Counties met state highway officials in Sacramento to press for upgrades on existing Central Valley route segments and to push for a permanent route below Corcoran and above Hanford. The group cited $1 5 million spent under federal program and outlined aims for a 120 foot right of way and a 75 foot highway, plus flood hazard notes for White River and Deer Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Valley’ Highway ‘Association
Kings
Fresno
Tulare
Kern
State Highway Commission
Sacramento
Central Valley
Hanford
Sunrise City
Corcoran
Wasco
Shafter
Rosedale
Bakersf
Kern County
Barney L. Barnes
A. W. Noon
Chester A. James
Chester James
Department of Public Works
Highway Commission
Holt
Cotton Ginning Drops in County During Last Week
Kern County ginned 14 492 bales last week versus 21 765 the prior week due to bad weather and near completion of the first picking. Valley ginnings total 53 005 bales as harvest slows. W Lee Sandburg notes labor supply remains high with workers relocating as picking ends.
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Kern County
Etoin Shrdul
Emfn
W. Lee Sandburg
California Department of Employment
Nubians Wete Local Children at Christmas Party
Over two thousand Shafter youngsters attended the 20 30 club annual Christmas party at the Shafter theatre. A ninety minute cartoon and comedy show ran in shifts, followed by two Santa Clauses giving each child a bag of candy fruit and nuts and a peppermint stick courtesy of the Fresno Bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
20 30 Club
Shafter Theatre
Fresno Bee
Fresno
Santas Distribute Candy at Shafter Christmas Party
Kenny Howell led robust Santa helpers who handed out more than 9200 candy bags to Shafter children. The crew visited Maple School and Kern Academy delivering goodies and sharing holiday spirit, with local clubs and volunteers aiding the annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny Howell
Herb Neuman
Greg Malory
Maple School
Kern Academy
Shafter Kids
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Central Valley Highway Group
State Commission
Clara
Beauty Shop
California Avenue
Santa FE
Bess Williams
Alma McQuilliams
Clara Schnaidt
Vic
Sales & Service
Shafter, California
Mike” Wono
Shafter Radio & Appliance
Central Ave
Lionel
Mtan
Phoenix
Shafter Mercantile CO
DIAL
George
Patty Kate
Ready
Ovie
Kathryn Grayson
Hollyweth
Patricia Kathryn
Johnnie Johnston
Shafter Press
Lloyd Sukut
O.D. Handel
Arnold Koehn
Herschel Rodgers
Jes
The
Parisan
EL Toni Sweet Wines
Pillsbury Pie
Bisquick
del Monte
Gerbers
Woodbury Soap
Hills Bros
San Joaquin Valley
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