Warning Issued Over Uninspected Potatoes In Shafter Wasco Districts
Agricultural officials warn growers and shippers that numerous potato loads entering Shafter Wasco must be inspected under Section 122 of the Agricultural Code. Local inspector Jack Hare is available for guidance. The article also details Santa Fe railroad plans to expand the Shafter industrial center with new packing sheds, trackage, and office buildings as spud shipments rise.
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Agricultural Commissioner
Shafter-Wasco
Jack Hare
Shafter
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Pomeroy Ranch
Lerdo Avenue
Santa Fe Company
J. H. Maurer
Henry J. Schnidt
Santa Fe
Sunset
Poso
Ben Sill
F. E. Manner
Bell Sibbale Company
Stockton
Central Avenue
Fuller
The
Mr. Ryder
Public Reations
L. R. Everett
San Francisco
Scouts to Hold Ramage Sale in Shafter
Troop 41 Boy Scouts of America collect old clothes in Shafter for a rummage sale next to the Shafter Drug Store on Saturday February 6. Clothes were cleaned sorted by Scouts and mothers with aid from Mrs. Walter Emrick. Funds go to the camporee equipment fund to buy shelter tents park frames cooking gear and a trek cart.
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Boy Scouts of America
Shafter
Walter Emrick
Housing Act Enforced in Shafter Auto Court Case
Fred J. Rugg of the state housing division arrested Emma Myers on charges of operating an unsanitary auto court and failing to provide cabins as required by law. Myers pled guilty before Justice F. E. Manuel. no sentence for ten days. Rugg said more arrests would follow in Shafter for violations.
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Shafter
Fred J. Rugg
State Division of Immigration and Housing
Emma Myers
Fertilizer Shipments Intensify to Shafter Area
Heavy fertilizer shipments into Shafter have surged, signaling robust agricultural demand. Local handlers report steady imports and storage demands rising as farmers prepare for upcoming growing season.
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Shafter Heavy
Shafter
Prowlers Break Into Shafter Library Thursday Night
Prowlers entered the Shafter branch of Kern county library between 8 30 and 11 o clock and rifled the desk taking 104 cents and a fountain pen. Entry was gained by prying a window from the door, according to Librarian Mrs Thomas Wedge and investigator Constable J C Reily.
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Shafter
Kern County
Thomas Wedge
DiGiorgio Day marked by grand Kern County gathering
Shafter as president W H Hitchcock led Kern County Chamber of Commerce in Delano for Di Giorgio Day honors. Governor Merriam, railroad officials, and state leaders attended a parade and banquet at Legion hall celebrating Joseph DiGiorgio of Sierra Vista ranch and DiGiorgio Farms, an estimated ten million dollar investment.
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W. H. Hitchcock
Shafter
Kern County
Board of Supervisors
Frank F. Merriam
State Chamber of Commerce
Delano
Delano High Band
Sierra Vista Ranch
Great Ranch
Legion Hall
Tom McManus
McManus
Youths Given Suspended Jaw Sentences
A judge handed suspended sentences to two youths who pleaded guilty to an offense committed last Friday. The judge Miannel ordered the youths turned over to juvenile authorities, according to the complainant witness.
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Miannel
Jenkins Plans 80 More Cabins Near Lumber Yard
E. J. Jenkins, already with five nearly finished cabins on his property east of the lumber yard, announced last week his initial plan to build 200 cabins. Due to strong demand he now intends to erect 80 more. He has purchased two extra lots to support the housing program.
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E. J. Jenkins
Jenkins
Shafter residents donate $500 to Red Cross fund
Generous contributions from Shafter residents reach about $500 in the first week as E. B. Stringham chairs the local relief drive. Bakersfield official A. C. Dimon oversees Kern county Red Cross efforts and expects Shafter’s quota of $1250 to be met soon.
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Red Cross
New Manager for Shafter Bank Appointed
M L Thomas is named manager of the Shafter branch of Bank of America with F L Hudson as assistant. L M Giannini announced in San Francisco that the Shafter branch will handle all accounting and detail formerly done at Wasco. Thomas, Wasco assistant manager since 1936, is a long time Bank of America veteran and Keswick native. Hudson began banking in 1922 at San Jose and later tied to the San Francisco headquarters. Alex Buechler, assistant cashier since 1935, will return to Wasco as assistant cashier.
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M. L. Thomas
Shafter
Bank of America
F. L. Hudson
L. M. Giannini
San Francisco
Giannini
Bank of Ca
Wasco
Thomas
Bank of America Organization
San Benito
Hollister
Keswick
California
Hudson
San Jose
Bank of Italy
Alex Buechler
Wiasco
Firemen's Ball Brings Bright Night to Shafter
The Firemen's benefit ball at the Wednesday afternoon club house drew about 100 couples to a top year’s dance in Shafter. A five piece out of town orchestra played as red, white and green streamers decorated the hall. The event was organized by J. Segal, state forestry fireman, and committee members Oliver Sly, Charlie Hanson, Bill Stoller, Jack Hare, and Mississippi valley volunteers.
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Shafter
J. Segal
State Forestry
Oliver Sly
Charlie Hanson
Bill Stoller
Jack Hare
Mississippi Valley
New Member Joined Shafter Volunteer Fire Department
A. L. Elliot becomes the fourteenth recruit to join Shafter volunteer fire department. He was formally admitted Monday night during a meeting at the fire house.
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A. L. Elliot
Shafter
Historic spot marked at ceremony in Kern County
W H Hitchcock of Shafter led a ceremony marking the first of nine Kern County historical sites. The bronze plaque honors Gordon's Ferry as speakers recalled early Kern River days. Native Sons of the West and Native Daughters of the Golden West sponsor plaques for Fort Sebastian Indian Reservation Creek Pass Willow Springs Havilah Hayesville Kernville and Walker's Pass.
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W. H. Hitchcock
Shafter
Kern County Chamber of Commerce
Kern County
Gordon
Shafter Embraces Oil Boom Fueled by Greeley Discovery
Rumors say Shafter residents watch a proposed well east of Shafter High School tied to Kern County Land Company holdings. Oil land leasing expands as more than 16,000 acres near Shafter enter leases amid optimism a Greeley anticline discovery could outpace the Kettleman Hills.
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Shafter
Standard Oil Company
Greeley
Kettleman Hills
Shafter High School
Kern County Land Company
Ground Hog Loses Tilt With Sun
The ground hog, awakening from hibernation on February 2, sees no shadow as sunshine returns. Tradition says six more weeks of winter if shadow appears. sunny conditions suggest early spring. Shafter residents hear the forecast via the woodland oracle and local lore.
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Ground Hog
Woodchuck
Old Sol
Golden West
Shafter
Eckman Reelected Y M C A Kern County Chairman
Y M C A leader W. Eckmann of Shafter was reelected chairman of the Kern county board of directors at the annual banquet and election held at the First Methodist church in Bakersfield. About 200 attendees heard Eckmann pledge to push the organization's program forward with the board for another year.
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al W. Eckmann
Shafter
Kern County
Absent Students Drop at Richland Grammar School
Absences from Richland grammar school due to flu and colds fell sharply this week. Monday 210 pupils were absent. by Wednesday only 169 remained away. No Richland teachers were absent during the period.
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Richland Grammar School
Richland
Seed Spudds Expensive Seed Potatoes Hit Oregon Prices
Latest quotations for seed potatoes are 3.50 a hundred F.O.B. Oregon points and hard to obtain at that price, according to current local reports.
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Orégon
Nehemiah as an exemplar for church officers
Pastor Fanck outlines Nehemiah as a model for ministers and church officers. He highlights four traits: watchfulness, action, prayer, and governance, urging proper stewardship of God’s house. An evening German program is noted.
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A. Fanck
House of God
Nehemiah
God
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