Seniors Learn Solons Work At Shafter High
Assemblyman H W Pat Kelly spoke to Shafter High seniors on December 14 about the state assembly and senate organization and the coming re apportionment due to population shifts. He noted Kern county may gain representation while other districts lose seats and urged students to follow local state national and international news.
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Assemblyman
Cleer
H.W
Pat) Kelly
Shafter High School
Kelly
Assembly and Senate
Kern County
Ome
Anise
Shafter Press Report Highlights Local Events
A Shafter Press item chronicles nearby happenings with brief notes on community activities and notable residents. The summary notes local gatherings, small milestones, and civic updates in concise form.
University of California Advances Pasture Testing Methods
The University of California College of Agriculture conducts clipping and irrigation pasture tests to guide grazing practices. A report on these tests has been sent to Farm Adviser Roy Parker of the Agricultural Extension Service.
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University of California College of Agriculture
Roy Parker
University
Agricultural Extension Service
Mohave Indians Noted as Tallest Arizona Tribe
The Mohave Indians are described as the tallest among Arizona tribes in the report. The article highlights their height in comparison to other local Indigenous groups and notes regional characteristics.
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Arizona Indians
Shafter High School Football Banquet Honors Guests
At Shafter High School a banquet celebrated both A and B teams. Former coach and athlete Prator urged coordination and sportsmanship while H. W. Pat Kelly led ceremonies. Guests included Dr. Prater T. L. McCuen and Lee Thomas who won a Life Pass to football games.
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Bers
Prator
Shafter High School
H. W
Pat” Kelly
Dr. Prater
T. L. McCuen
Kern County
T. L. Taber
Business Services
Lee Thomas
Shafter
Rotary
Kiwanis
20-30
Chamber of Commerce
Bert Ware
Clarence Heisers Leave For Palm Springs Trip
Mr and Mrs Clarence Heiser of 201 Euclid Ave will depart Saturday for Palm Springs to spend the Christmas holidays. They will visit Mrs Jessie Robson Heisers mother and her brother Cliff Robson during the trip.
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Clarence Heiser
Euclid Ave
Palm Springs
Shafter Youth Named to Artillery Radar Course
Billy D. Coodey stationed at Camp Carson Colo has been selected to attend the artillery motor radar operators course at Fort Sill Okla starting Jan 10 for 12 weeks. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Dewitt C Coodey of Shafter and entered military service in October 1949 after basic at Fort Riley Kansas.
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Pfe
Billy D. Coodey
Camp Carson
Colo
Artillery County Motor
Fort Sill
Okla
Coodey
Dewitt C. Coodey
Shafter
Fort Riley
Kaw
Pacific Bible Institution
Fresno
587Th Field Artillery Battalion
Carson
86Th Infantry Regiment
Feeding milk goats for economical production
Farm adviser Peter J. Lert of the University of California Agricultural Extension Service notes that it is economical to feed high producing does in accordance with their production. The guidance emphasizes tailored feeding to maximize milk output.
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Peter J. Lert
University of California Agricultural Extension Service
Shell Building in San Francisco Sells High
A San Francisco store reports high prices as the Shell Building reaches notable value. Local observers note rising costs and demand in the market amid broader economic trends.
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Shell
San Francisco
Standard Oil Team Spreads Christmas Cheer Worldwide
A Standard Oil Company of California message notes that holiday goodwill mirrors corporate teamwork. It highlights employees worldwide in exploration, tanker operations, desert pipelines, refineries, offices, and labs, all contributing to a reliable oil supply and national strength.
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Standard Oil Company of California
Standard
Private Duggan Returns to Civilian Life from Army
Pvt. Clarence W. Duggan, son of Mr and Mrs B F Duggan of Shafter, has been returned to civilian life by the U S Army. He was recalled to active duty in September and served with Battery PD 746th Anti Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion.
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Clarence W. Duggan
B. F. Duggan
Shafter
U. S. Army
Duggan
Leaders of Harness Racing Lead Pacific Coast Trotting
The Pacific Coast Trotting Association lists officers led by President William Lachenmaier of Shafter and Vice President Walter S. Found of Merced. Treasurer Arthur S. Nyland of San Juan Bautista chairs a strong board including Sol Camp, W C Newby, and Arch M. Craig. Notable horses include Butternut King and Anderson Hanover, with trainer Ken Cartnal guiding top pacers.
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Pacific Coast Trotting Association
William Lachenmaier
Shafter
West
Lachenmaier
Ken Cartnal
Newark
Ohio
Reinsman
Walter S. Found
Merced
Walter
California
Arthur—S.nyland
San Juan
Anderson Hanover
William M. Lowe
Pacific Coast
Sol. A. Camp
W. C. Newby
Hamilton City
Arch M. Craig
Lemoore
Sol Camp
Springville
West Coast
Star Ethawah
Red Streak
Charley Witt
Prince Jay
Mighty Sun
Abbe Primrose
Billy Newby
Walter Found
Newby
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Solon
Central Hardware CO
Clarence Heisers
Kelly and
Somers
James Street
Shafter, Calif
Neufeld
Neufeld’s
Wasco
Merlin Jensen
Randy Wellsman
David
Bud) Anderson
Hubert Mayberry
Vic Bender
Robert
Bob) Peters
Earl Byrd
Dannie Daniels
David Johnson
Merie Bartel
Ernest Hughes
Ae Mary
Central Avenue
Barrows
Bakersfield
Bill Lowe
Home Horsemen
Bay Meadows
Hollywood Park
Roosevelt Raceway
Board of Directors
Loewen Plumbing & Electric Sh
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