Kern County Population and Tax Costs in 1948
California begins 1948 with population over ten million and state local costs exceeding a billion dollars annually. National and local fiscal plan shows 471-48 expenditures: state $771.5 million, local $402 million, Kern County population 214,700 with property value 399,351,180 and county appropriations totaling 14,082,978.
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California
California Taxpayers’ Association
Kern County
County Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
Salvation Army Brings Xmas Cheer To Local Families
The Salvation Army provided clothing and food to several families in need this Christmas season. In two cases helpers assisted families who lost everything in fires, while the group continues year round community support.
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Salvation Army
Salvation Army‘ Welfare
Santa Fe Reports Net Income Near Forty-Two Million
Santa Fe Railway announces November 1947 net operating income of 4,483,239 dollars, up 1,537,343 from November 1946. For January through November 1947 the net income totals 41,632,703 dollars versus 35,462,441 in the prior year.
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Santa Fe
F. G. Gurley
Timber growth estimated at 11.3 billion cubic feet in 1938
The annual growth of timber is estimated at 11.3 billion cubic feet for 1938, indicating robust natural yield. This figure reflects forest growth trends and resource availability relevant to land use and logging considerations.
Chevrolet Gives Gay Christmas Party
Richland Chevrolet of Shafter and Wasco hosted a Christmas party at the Shafter Motel on December 23. Guests enjoyed a full course dinner with themed menus and decorations. Herb Nickel and Ray Duerksen presided as hosts, with a long guest list and a carol program to end the evening.
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Richland Chevrolet, Company
Shafter
Nikkel’ Chevrolet
Wasco
Herb Nickel
Ray Duerksen
G. Atkinson
A. Barfield
J. Bombard
D. Cluck
H. Coleman
W. Few
D .Calloway
R. Huggins
J. Nickel
Z. Niessen
A. Perales
V. Smith
M. Thornburg
L. Wold
J. Wankum
M. White
W. Bullock
C. Bridges
F. Cooper
H. Friesen
Johnsons entertain Staleys for Christmas dinner
Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson hosted Mr and Mrs Walter Staley of Bakersfield for Christmas Day dinner at their home.
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Earl Johnson
Walter Staley
Bakersfield
License Plate Fees Rise for All California Models
California motorists face higher renewals in 1948 with a $3.00 extra charge after a Legislative change in 1947. Director Edgar E. Lampton warns that many fees must be calculated by hand, especially for mail renewals, while branch offices will compute at distribution sites. Minimum 7.00 for registration plus the 6.00 base license, affecting about four million owners and 240,000 vehicles paying under 1.00 previously.
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California
Edgar E. Lampton
Lampton
Twins Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Buller
Mr and Mrs Harry Buller welcomed twins on December 23 a girl and a boy. The girl weighs 5 pounds and the boy 7 pounds, making a joyful addition to the family.
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Harry Buller
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Shafter Press
Kern
Gus
Tire Shop
Shafter Ave
Wheeler
Central Ave
Chevrolet
Johnsons Entertain
Coberly-West Ginning CO
Shafter, California
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