California Farm Tax Fear Hits Agricultural Economy
The Agricultural Council of California warns high property taxes threaten farming and the state’s diverse agro economy. It cites farming as 40% of jobs and 70% of cash transactions, urging the Assembly to assess land by current use and earning capacity rather than speculative future values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Agricultural Council of California
Assembly
Mittee
Nicholas
B. Staiger
Staiger
Andersons Return From Hawaiian Vacation trip
Mr and Mrs Kermeth Anderson their daughter Karen and Kermeths sister Om en Anderson of San Luis return from an 11 day Hawaii trip. They flew from Los Angeles, toured Oahu and other islands, rented a car and enjoyed flowers crops and a hula show.
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Kermeth Anderson
Karen
Kermeth
Omen
Anderson
San Luis
Hawaii
Los Angeles
Wahoo
Job's Daughters Install Council at Bethel 138 Wasco
The Jobs Daughters of Bethel 138 Wasco held an installation for two council members and the new guardian. Installing officers were Mrs Fay Barr Donna Foster marshal Cathy Johnston guide and Barbara Sutton chaplain. Mrs Henry Voorheis was installed as guardian with Henry Voorheis as Promoter of Finance and Charlotte Palmer as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Jobs Daughters of Bethel
Wasco
Council
New Guardian
Fay Barr
Donna Foster
Cathy Johnston
Barbara Sutton
Henry Voorheis
Charlotte Palmer
Ridgecrest Attorney Announces Bid for First District Supervisor
Ken Smith a Ridgecrest attorney and current Kern County Water Agency Division 2 representative will run in the June 2 primary for the First District Supervisor seat. He has prior candidacy in 1960 and holds local posts including Ridgecrest Water District counsel and Navy veteran active in civic groups.
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Ken Smith
Ridgecrest
Westside
Smith
W. Ray Woollomes
Woollomes
Kern Coun
Ty Water Agency Board of Directors
Ridgecrest County
Ohio
Los Ang
VFW
Indian Wells Valley Council
Navy League
Toastmasters Club
Bakersfield College Extension Division
China Lake
Ridgecrest Property Owners and Taxpayers Association
James Monroe Pta
Federally Employed
Veterans Union
Wilma
Ronald
U.S. Army
Far
Yolanda’s Colombian Christmas Reflections in Shafter
Yolanda Gutierrez from Colombia writes about Christmas customs and her wish for a turkey dinner in Shafter. She describes preparations for Christmas Eve on December 24, decorations, nativity symbols, and the pinata game, noting differences between Colombian and local traditions as snow becomes a desired first-time sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studen Gutierrez
Columbia
Shafter
New
Yolanda
Christ
Mary
Holiday greetings and New Year parade described
The text discusses Christmas as the most celebrated holiday with cards and gifts. It notes New Year as a fresh start with greetings, church visits, and various social events. It mentions a New Year’s Eve parade featuring masked imitators of important figures.
Hoot en Mamy Show At Rio Bravo School Delights Community
The Rio Bravo School hosts the annual Hoot en Mamy event on Thursday February 6. Mothers present a hillbilly style show with 94 surprises and audience participation led by master of ceremonies Susan Giese. PTA Dads offer a dinner at 6 pm for 150 adults and 50 cents for elementary children. preschoolers free. Show only doors open at 8 pm.
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Rio Bravo
Susan Giese
PTA
Fireworks as Christmas Cheer in Columbus and Amer ica traditions
A readable fragment notes fireworks are an important Christmas season feature in Columbus and mentions people who have been in town. The tone suggests a festive community focus on celebrations with sparklers and displays amid local customs.
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America
Columa
License Denied for B and B Lounge Over Church Vicinity
An application for an on sale beer license by Finis B Bailey of B and B Lounge at 861 Santa Fe Road was denied because the lounge sits in the immediate vicinity of a church.
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Finis B. Bailey
B& B
Santa Fe Road
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Optometrist
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Hawaiian
Vicky Vaughn
Job's Daughters
Welcome Your Heart Fund
Shafter Heart Fund
Heart
Bessie Kennath
Evelyn Scott
East
Carol
Mel Crueusere
Mindy
James Monroe
Charles
Melissa Crueusere
Shafter Press
My Country
Central Ave
Chevrolet
Richland Chevrolet Co
Pioneer
Shafter, Calif
Winni Valentine
Whitman
Pangburn
Saylor
Remington - Schick
Schaeffer - Parker
Kodak Cameras
Justin Stringham
Shafter Drug Store
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