Buttonwillow Growers Back CPI Support Initiative
Eighty one percent of Buttonwillow area cotton growers have signed up with the Cotton Producers Institute and leaders expect the figure to exceed 90 percent within a week. The voluntary program, backed by the Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, aims to fund research and promotion with a $1 per bale contribution. Cooperators Hoggard and Page report 42,120 commitments toward a 52,000 bale crop, with momentum seen to reach near complete signup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Producers Institute
Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Cotton Belt
Chamber
Kenneth M. Wegis
Wegis
Congress
Woody Hoggard
Buttonwillow Ginning Company
Otis Page
Farmers Cooperative Gin
Page
Christmas Stocking Origins From Saint Nicholas to One Size
A historic look at how stockings became a Christmas custom spanning centuries. From the legend of Saint Nicholas gifting gold to poor maidens to Saxon leather stockings and later European adaptations, the tradition evolved before the one size stocking era.
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St. Nicholas
Clement Clerk Moore
Myra
Santa Claus
Christ
Britain
Europe
Spain
Orient
Eeasoli
Kern County Leaders Preview 1962 Economy at Luncheon
A 9 15 a m session precedes the keynote luncheon and will feature prominent Kern County business industry petroleum agriculture and financial leaders who will assess the county's economic prospects for 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
Busy Holiday Meals Made Easy With Quick Pantry Tricks
Busy holiday schedules push simple dinners. Use an electric sauce pan to make Holiday Soup from condensed chili soup and white onions. Pair with chicken salad sandwiches using boned chicken, lemon juice, mayo, and greens for a complete, easy meal.
Veterans Benefits and Pension Eligibility Clarified
Questions cover GI life insurance proceeds exemption from creditors and VA pension eligibility. Proceeds remain exempt from private claims and cannot be seized for debts. Unemployment benefits are administered by the U.S. Department of Labor with state offices offering job finding and counseling. Eligibility for a WWII veteran’s survivor pension requires 90 days service starting before Aug 1941 under honorable conditions.
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Veterans Administration
U.S
Tom
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CME Finance Cumany
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Bakerfield
Bob Tomaend
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Andleigh
Adeline
Oakland
Acme F Co
St. Bakersfield
Pu Mer’ Loan Company
James Shafter
Texaco Station
Central Valley Highway
Pat McDermott
Tfe
Smith Wood
Central
Poplar Ave
Munzer
Schnaidt
Central Ave
Reet Estate
Schnaidt’s
EST
E. Lorde & Manne
Clara
Realtor & Lady Ins
Bakersfield Realty Board
Cal-Kern Realty
College Ave
Bakersfield
Golden West
Willow Street
Phjec
Ernie Hofman
James Street
Dearborne
Beech Ave
Stephens
Mare
Gentle
Call PI
Feddland Market
Smith's Corner
South Valley
State St
Eme Eric
Shafter Realty
Carter Homes
Goldenwest
Cacoe
Harvey Gaede
J. T. Norman
Leo Meek Automobiles
Chester Ave
Shafter Branch
S.W.I.D
Otto W. Becker
Wasco Motor
Dodge
Wasco
Plymouth
Action Golden West
John Deeter
Fenerd
Buttonwillow
Carl Buttonwillow
Pymits
Maple Street
Bruce Epp
R. A. Willis
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