Lerdo Road Traffic Hazard Persists With No Funds
Shafter editorial notes Lerdo road between Shafter and Highway 99 remains the county’s heaviest market to town artery yet will not be budgeted for repairs until fiscal 1952 53 at the earliest due to lack of federal aid funds. It urges allocating funds to address growing hazards and prioritizing high traffic corridors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerdo
Shafter
Highway 99
B. O
Weber
Tiny Bit
Granite Station
Cawelo
Eye and Taste Appeal to Sell California Potatoes
California potato growers led by Kern County association plan to beat stiff competition by boosting consumer appeal. They target Maine and Florida producers, push eye appeal and market readiness, and rely on White Rose quality to lure buyers despite freight and volume pressures.
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California
Shafter Agriculturalists
Kern County Potato Growers Association
Clarence Neuman
Maine
Florida
Why Not Name Our Show California Potato Festival
The fourth annual Shafter Potato Festival faces a planning meeting February 2 to decide the 1951 show form. The committee will seek community input with representatives from each organization. Proposals include a smaller festival emphasizing local talent to boost participation while preserving the tradition in Shafter, the potato capital.
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California
Shafter
Wit-Bet
City Seeks Drainage Improvements in Five Points
The city of Shafter plans drainage upgrades at Five Points after five years of prior talks. State approval and funds were recently received to start the project, with further work planned on California Avenue and James Street. The council acknowledges poor drainage and vows action but cites time and money limits. The article also notes Eskimo scout units in Barrow, Alaska sponsored by the town council.
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Shafter
California Avenue
James Street
Boy Scouts of America
Barrow
Alaska
Shafter Press and Progress Staff and details
The item lists staff roles for the Shafter Press and Shafter Progress including Paul C Newell Florence J Newell Miller- Art Photography Engraving Director Paul Groves Printing Plant Superintendent and notes establishment in 1921 and 1935 post matter entry. It cites address 188 Central Valley Highway Shafter California and subscription rates of 2.50 per year within California and 3.00 outside.
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Shafter
California
South Central Valley Highway
Kern County
Calif
Pioneer Rancher Gus Weyand Dies at 77 in Shafter
Gus Weyand one of Shafter’s early Lerdo area farmers died at 77 while working on his son’s Los Angeles avenue ranch. He lived on Central Ave with his wife in semi retirement and was active in the Mennonite Brethren Church. He and his wife celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in October.
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Shafter
Gus Weyand
Lerdo
Central Ave
Los Angeles Avenue
Mr. Weyand
Mennonite Brethren Church
Mr. Wayans
Education Leader To Speak Here In Shafter
Residents of Shafter will hear educator Arthur F. Corey speak at the Richland School Teachers Club civic banquet next Thursday night. Corey, executive secretary of the California Teachers Association, will discuss education trends and future prospects for the state.
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Shafter
Richland School Teachers Club
Arthur F. Corey
California Teachers’ Association
Ae Not 7
Oppo Teachers Club
Wo Asie
Community News Roundup Highlights Local Moves and Visits
Seen About Town reports Mr. and Mrs Chalmer Hunter moving into a new West 2nd Street home. E L Goodspeed hosted a Feb 1 chicken dinner with Ringsdorf Reed Torrigianni guests. Emma Warf recovering in Berkeley after a farm sale and relocation. Laura Foster and son Corky moved into Hunter’s vacated home on Second Street. Ernest Burchett fire caused major damage. Bone and Waite plan Anaheim visit mid Feb. Braulich welcome baby boy born Jan 15 at Mercy Hospital. Buttonwillow group enjoyed Sequoia trip Feb 4. Hair family returns from Provo Utah as son Mickey prepares for Air Force duties.
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Chalmer Hunter
West 2Nd St
Laura Foster
Corky
Francis Braulich
The
Mercy Hospital
Farewell Party for Bill Pelti ers Before Army Stationing
A midnight supper farewell was held for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peltier as he returns to the army reserve and will be stationed at Camp Roberts. The couple bought a trailer house for family living with him. Guests included Arch ie Frick Arvin Wheeler Ridge Joe Kurtz Wheeler Ridge Jack Frey James Scott Tilton Tracy and the Thompsons. The guests gave a trailer house cooler as a gift.
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Buttonwillow
Bill Peltier
Peltier
Camp Roberts
Archie Frick
Arvin
Joe Kurtz
Wheeler Ridge
Jack Frey
James Scott
Tilton Tracy
Jack ‘Thompson
Peltiers
PTA Founder’s Tea Date Set at Buttonwillow
Buttonwillow PTA sets Founders Day Tea for February 14 in the elementary school's Art room. The past president will be guest of honor and a lifetime membership awarded. Tea served by room mothers. art exhibit displayed under art teacher Mrs Martha Frey with guidance from Mrs Nigel Overton.
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Buttonwillow
Parent-Teachers Association
Nigel Overton
Martha Frey
Women from First Baptist Church host potluck in Bakersfield
A group from the First Baptist Church traveled to Bakersfield for a church potluck dinner. After a 6:30 meal they attended a Sunday School teachers training class. Attendees included Hazel Nelson Bertha Beal Bernice Olson Robin Blomquist Anice Sontag. Reed Thompson Navy apprentice first class and nephew of the Beals is stationed in San Diego and visiting Mulky Illinois. Ray Blair and wife left by air for a three week Hawaiian Islands vacation.
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First Baptist Church
Bakersfield
Hazel Nelson
Bertha Beal
Bernice Olson
Robin Blomquist
Anice Sontag
Reed Thompson
Louis Beal
San Diego
Mulky
the Beals
Mrs. Ray Blair
Hawaiian Islands
Buttonwillow Cub Scouts Sign 22 New Members
Twenty two youngsters joined the Buttonwillow Cub Scouts at a recent organization meeting. Harold Reed was elected Cub Scoutmaster and 104 more boys are eligible for membership. The committee includes E J Selvidge L D Ryan L G Swetzer and Wallace Hill. Den mothers are Mrs Jack Adams Mrs Wade Burleson Louis Barrazo and Mrs Harold Reed. Delbert Hensley of Bakersfield enrolled the cubs. Members signed include Jack Adams Billy Antongiovanni Louis Barraza Bob Brandon Bennie Burleson Paul Evans Darrell Garrison Kurt Hamman Dwight Hill Chaumer Hunter Johnnie Maroney Kenny Norton Ernest Reed Louis Ricci Arthur Romero Tony Romero Jimmie Ryan J B Selvidge Wesley Selvidge Gary Shultzer Wayne Trammel and Joe Villalyaza. Meetings in den mothers homes to be announced later.
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Harold Reed
Reed
E. J. Selvidge
L. D. Ryan
L. G. Swetzer
Wallace Hill
Jack Adams
Wade Burleson
Louis Barrazo
Cubs
Delbert Hensley
Boy Scouts_of_America
Bakersfield
Belloomini Family Purchases 590 Acre Petrel Ranch
The 590 acre Petrel Ranch, located 12 miles northwest of Buttonwillow, sold for 177000 dollars in cash to Elmo Belloomini Roy Belloomini and Geore Belloomini all of Buttonwillow. Elmo Greer of Los Angeles represented the sellers and C E Boydston acted as broker. The property will be planted to cotton and alfalfa as before.
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Buttonwillow
Elmo
Roy
Geore Belloomini
Elmo Greer
Los Angeles
C. E. Boydston
Greer
Sewing Club Meets At Alda Kemps
Buttonwillow report says the G A B Sewing Club met February 1 at 8 oclock in Mrs Alda Kemps home. Attendees included Mrs Alda Kemp Mrs Joe Logan Miss Wilma Oberfelder Mrs Ethel Rey Miss Mary Louise Parsons and Mrs Anita Merlo. Refreshments were served.
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Buttonwillow
G. A B. Sewing Club
Alda Kemp
Joe Logan
Wilma Oberfelde
Ethel Rey
Mary Louise Parsons
Anita Merlo
Local notices highlight college student and visiting relatives
Mrs. Meda Banducci of Bakersfield and Mrs. Amelia Rommannini of Buttonwillow visited San Mateo with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Chicca and Mr. and Mrs. Gino Perra. The Baptist Church choir holds Wednesday practice at 7 30 with Perry Smith directing. all are welcome.
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Meda Banducci
Bakersfield
Amelia Rommannini
Buttonwillow
San Mateo
Louis Chicca
Gino Perra
THE
Baptist Church
Perry Smith
Water Board Acknowledges Management Problems in February Meeting
Tonwillow water board met February 1 in the judges chamber with C. A. Johns present. Members included William D. Tracy president Marion Pierucci Amon Lake Carlos Rey and Danti Giannini plus road foreman Bob Leslie. Installation and management problems were discussed. Regular meetings are the first Thursday of each month.
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Buttonwillow
Films on China Feature Party at Worden Home
Dr and Mrs Worden hosted a dinner party showing films of southern China from the past three years The guests included Mr and Mrs Cliff Flook who worked for American Shipping Company in China The event also educated local school children soon to study China
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Buttonwillow
Earth battery passes Army tests in Detroit arsenal
Kern county made battery by Earth Battery Co. longevity exceeded rival cells as it lasted five hours 10 minutes with stable voltage in Army testing. Bakersfield plant sales manager R R Stauffer said production sits at 250 units daily, can reach 500 with military blueprints. Navy and Marine Corps orders already fulfilled.
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Army
Detroit Arsenal
R. R. Stauffer
Bakersfield
Stauffer
Kern County
Earth
Navy
Marine Corps
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