Kern County Farmers Harvest 251 496 Bales of Cotton in 1950
County agricultural officials report 251 496 bales of cotton from 166 000 acres by Dec 6 as the season ends. Earlier projections of 11% bales-per-acre were surpassed amid warm weather and floods in Kern River basin. Weather and crop damage details, groundwater replenishment notes, and November shipping totals across Delano district included.
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Burtch
Kern River
Jerry Slouch
Kern County
California
San Joaquin Valley
Buena Vista Lake
Buena Vista
Weather Bureau
Delano District
Santa Claus on Tour of Wonder in White’s Store
Whiteside describes how children’s view of Santa mirrors belief in fantasy like Cinderella Heidi or Pinocchio. He notes kids’ varied questions and the chaos of many department store Santas causing confusion among toddlers seeking a specific gift. Buttonwillow friends congratulate Whiteside on the Post feature.
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St. Nick
Whiteside
Santa Claus
Hiis Post
Santa
Cinderella
Heidi
Buttonwillow
Saturday Evening Post
Dickens Christmas Carol at Shafter High School
Shafter High School staged Dickens Christmas Carol with Barney Perkins as Scrooge under Miss Beth Payne guidance. The Glee Club directed by Ernest Graf performed Christmas songs including Winter Wonderland Jingle Bells and Silent Night for invited guests and townsfolk.
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Beth Payne
High School Students See Special Faculty Yule Show
A Christmas program at Shafter High School on December 15 featured carols and Santa Claus. Mrs Theodora Richard directed the event with Santa Fanti and Gerald Hedden presenting a Christmas reading titled Joe. Freshman Johnny DeVincenzo performed piano pieces for the assembly.
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Shafter High School
Theodora Richard
Directliés
China
Anta’ Fanti
Richard Heer
Joe
Gerald Hedden
Johnny DeVincenzo
California-Arizona Cotton Assn Plans Fresno Convention
The California-Arizona Cotton Association will hold its annual convention in Fresno on April 13 and 14. Local industry leaders and members are expected to attend to discuss farming practices market trends and cooperative initiatives.
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Fresno
Mrs Guenther Goes to Care for Mother in Washington
Mrs P C Guenther departed yesterday for Bellingham Washington to care for her mother Mrs Ella Immel who was injured in an automobile accident. Immel is expected to be discharged from the hospital this Sunday and Guenther will remain for an indefinite visit.
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Bellingham
Wash
Ella Immel
Missing paper delivery notice from Shafter Press
The Shafter Press circulation staff invites readers to report missed delivery or mailing address errors for the Buttonwillow file. Send corrections to ensure proper service and accurate names and addresses.
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Shafter Press
Canasta Party Held by Auxiliary at Buttonwillow Hall
The Buttonwillow auxiliary held a Canasta party on December 12 at the Buttonwillow Community Hall. First prize a table lamp went to George Grimes, second prize a bronze ash tray to Fred White, and third prize a stationery item to Joy May Moles. Mrs. Ruby Threewit won the booby prize. A next Canasta party is planned for December 26 at the same hall.
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Buttonwillow
George Grimes
Fred White
Joy May Molesstationery
Ruby Threewit
Bakersfield dinner guests at Mettler home
Mr and Mrs Aduel Mettler hosted Sunday dinner guests Raymond Mettler and Alice Lewis Irvin and Neal, all of Bakersfield, at Bender Avenue.
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Imas
Raymond Mettler
Alice
Lewis
Irvin
Neal
Bakersfield
Aduel Mettler
Bender Avenue
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Agreful Ie
Yuletide Joy
Buttonwillow Food Center
Juttonwillow
Ricci
Roma Cafe
Merr
Houchin & Bleeker
Rainbow
Salvation Army
Salvation “Army
Lytton
Buttonwillow Auto Supplies
Richfield Service
Buttonwillow Drug Store
Bill - Wilma and
Joy
America
Chevrolet
Fisher
Richland Chevrolet Company
E. Central Ave
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