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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1961
Page
3
Perennial plants remain available while year old Primroses and Delphiniums wilt. It is not too late to uproot an unwanted rose to make way for a new variety. Toss snail pellets around flower beds as mid February approaches.
Gen Hill announces Operation Mustard a five year test ensuring full mobilization readiness of the California National Guard. Major echelon commanders will muster units at designated points including hometown armories and Air National Guard bases. Nike batteries will assemble at missile sites and all communications will trigger rapid recall.
A proclamation by Kern County Board of Supervisors chairman Floyd Ming names February as Heart Month. The Kern County Heart Association launches the 1961 Heart Fund drive February 1 with Heart Sunday on February 26, as volunteers plan door to door solicitations countywide. The event is witnessed by Supervisors Webb Holt Woollames Salzer Radoumis Bovee and officials including Dr Ralph Cunningham and Dean A Gay.
The text notes that a fish's yearly growth is virtually unlimited, with the main factor being the fish's proactive lifestyle. It emphasizes behavior as the major influence on growth potential.
USDA notes color determines cotton grade and value. The Nickerson Hunter Colorimeter, introduced in 1950, automates color reading via a photoelectric system aligned to grade standards. It speeds assessment while the classer still interprets color data alongside other grading factors.
A reader notes that vibration can damage car batteries and advises slowing down on rough roads to reduce potential harm.
Farm Bureau introduces a rural health plan covering employees and many farmers themselves. Eligibility requires nine months of county Farm Bureau membership and Rural Health Department membership. Coverage starts after 60 days of continuous employment with benefits for hospitalization surgery doctor visits X ray lab tests maternity and polio, with dependents including spouse and unmarried children under 21.
Members of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce were notified that the 1961 Aircade for Citizenship Action will be held March 8 in Hollywood. Host will be Arthur H. Motley, president of the sponsoring U S Chamber of Commerce, who will head the Aircade team. A dozen outstanding business executives and national chamber staff specialists on legislative issues will serve on the panels.
Assemblyman John C. Williamson introduces AB 355 to make archery deer hunts permanent with a 10 day season starting the second Saturday before the regular rifle season. The proposal would revive the 1959 two year allowance and carry an urgency clause to take effect this year. Bow hunting has persisted since 1947 amid debates over season length and safety.
Trustees of the Kern County High School and Junior College District awarded a contract on January 23 to William A. Drennan of Oildale to build a multi purpose room gymnasium girls locker shower room at the high school. The project capped at 563 400 dollars and must be completed in 230 calendar days. Thomas and Leydenfrost Architects prepared the plans and specifications.
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