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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1947
Page
3
Edgar E. Lampton, Director of Motor Vehicles, stated that duplicate registration cards and certificates of ownership now cost one dollar. The fee increased from fifty cents and has been in effect since July 1, 1947, but many forms still show the old amount leading to delays. applicants should remember the new fee.
The article explains that the state named Pennsylvania was not named after its founder William Penn alone. It states Penn proposed Sylvania but the king appended Penn to honor Admiral Sir William Penn, the founder's father. The explanation clarifies historical naming by royal decision rather than Penn's sole suggestion.
Dr. Frank W Thomas announces three new heads at Fresno State College to replace resignations. Ralph Jack will lead Physics and Electronics, Dr. Ennis B Womack becomes Chemistry head, and Dr. C Wesley Bird takes over Modern Languages. The resignations of Harry Burbridge and Guy B Colburn are accepted with thanks.
Sam Lachenmaier and Mr and Mrs Elmer Lachenmaier displayed a caged mountain lion in Shafter Friday afternoon. They treed and captured the wild animal on a hunting trip northeast of Douglas Arizona in New Mexico. The lion will be shown for some time in a monkey cage at Kern County Park.
The 81st annual California Cattlemen’s Association meeting drew the largest cattlemen gathering in state history. President John H. Guthrie of Porterville was re-elected. event featured Leo Carrillo entertainment, 958 banquet guests, and dancing with period Calvary decor. New officers include John Baumgartner as Vice-President, Kenneth Flournoy and Jake Schneider continuing as Vice-Presidents, and J. Edgar Dick as Acting Secretary awaiting a successor to Dan C. McKinney.
The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce releases a November agriculture summary. Labor in Riverside cotton fields is scarce while overall labor is adequate elsewhere. Lemon growers fear moisture deficit but expect 34 700 carloads, 1 450 more than last year, with firm prices. Orange Valencia output runs 65 000 cars with 500 cars left. Navel around 25 000 cars, 250 less than last year. Grapefruit shipments to begin in Arizona and Imperial Valley.
Most birds sing only during flight or when perched on an elevated object, a behavior tied to visibility and mating signals. Perched singing enhances sound projection, aiding territory and mate attraction.
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