Storm damage assistance offered to Kern County farms
Severe wind and dust storm damage in parts of Kern County may qualify for Emergency Conservation Measures ECM aid through the county ASCS. Eligible farmers can receive up to 80 percent of costs for debris removal grading releveling fence restoration conservation structures reestablishing cover on erosion prone rangeland and related measures. Apply by February 15 1978 at Kern County ASCS office 800 Truxtun Avenue Room 225 Bakersfield.
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Kern County
County Agricultural Stabilization Service
ASCS
Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield
Shafter News Highlights Local Leadership and Developments
Wayne Wood became president of the Shafter 20-30 Club succeeding David Anderson. A two week Motor Vehicle Department office opens at Bank of America with L W Woodard in charge. Shafter boasted as possibly the most fireless city in California per deputy state fire marshal W M Fipps. Brown and Bryant expand with a large new fertilizer and insecticide warehouse. Ten years earlier Kern County Water Agency president Robert L. Smith welcomed first California Aqueduct water. Richland School Board eyes an architect for remodeling the music building and new office space. Shafter High School Generals beat Wasco 58 55 in league play. Central Valley Highway Lerdo traffic signal activated with Wayne Wood present.
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Wayne Wood
Shafter
David Anderson
Motor Vehicle Department
Bank of America
L. W. Woodard
California
Buttonwillow. National Bank
George Parker
Brown and Bryant
Robert L. Smith
Kern County Water Agency
Richland School Board of Trustees
Shafter High School Generals
Wasco Tigers
Central Valley Highway
Lerdo
Chamber of Commerce
Live-in Homemakers Sought At Bakersfield College Referral
Bakersfield College senior adult information and referral service seeks live-in home makers to work with seniors. Applications are at room 1 BC Downtown Center 2110 K Street Mall. Pay ranges 250 to 400 monthly. service screens applicants free. Call Terri Chacon at 395 4247 for details.
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Bakersfield College
BC Downtown Center
K Street Mall
Terri Chacon
BC Information and Referral Service
Ivan Meyer to open The Big Stop in Shafter
Shafter will get a larger grocery and gas station. Ivan Meyer owner of S H Foodliner says The Big Stop at 127 S Shafter Ave will be 4500 square feet, replace the old building, and add two lanes of gas pumps with diesel. Completion targeted March 1 with continued Meyer grocery experience since 1969.
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S&h Foodliner
Shafter
Ivan Meyer
S & H Foodliner
S. Shafter Avenue
Meyer
Torrance couple takes over Market Food land Market
Walter and Nancy Pryor acquired the Food land Market at 18487 S. Shafter Avenue and began operations January 7. The Tor rance couple plan minor updates like painting, keep Mr Bayless legacy, and rely on local staff while Walter shifts from a prior career as an electrician.
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Walter
Nancy Pryor
S. Shafter Avenue
Torrance
Pryors
McDonnel- Douglas
L.A
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Shafter Press
Big Stop
Ace
U.S
Quincy
Torrance Couple
Bayless
Mr. Bayless
Pryor’s
Christina
Roger
Jim
Lupe
Judy
Nancy
Walter Pryor
Foodland Market
Torrence
JR. B. Cord
Orekka
S-M-L
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Sade
Central Ave
Inshafter Storebourg
Children's Wranglers
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