High Power Pump Valve and Electrical Gear Bid Notice
Equipment details for a 75 HP vertical hollow shaft motor with 160 ft pump column and 12 inch bowl assembly. Includes discharge head, line shaft, bearings, 10 inch suction, gauges, valves, and 75 HP 440V electrical switch gear. Notice of bid deadline Feb 12 1951 by Shafter Public Utility District. Also includes air raid warning signals test Feb 18 1951 and Civil Defense enrollment call.
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Shafter
Ter
Shafter Public Utility District
C. W. Highway
F. G. Shaw
Shafter invites bids for Lerdo Avenue project improvements
The City of Shafter invites bids for Unit 1 of Project 16 at Shafter Avenue Lerdo Avenue with cross gutters and plant mix resurfacing, removal and replacement of curbs, and new gutters. Bids must use city forms, include a 10 percent bid bond, and wages follow California Labor Code. Plans cost $10 and are available at City Clerk. The city may reject any bid.
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City of
Shafter
Shafter Avenue
Lerdo Avenue
City of Shafter
California
New Pastor Takes Over Duties at Local Pentecostal
The Rev. Durwood Phillips, formerly of northern California, is named the new pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God in Shafter replacing Rev. E. L. Bradhurst. His wife Leonora assists him as he resumes ministial tasks after three years of evangelistic work.
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Durwood Phillips
California
Pentecostal Church of God
Shafter
E. L. Bradhurst
Mr. Phillips
Leonora
Pentecostal Young People
Otto Pauls
Pentecostal Church
Jack Rinker
Sheriff Tom Kelly Addresses Shafter Lions Club
Kern county's new sheriff Tom Kelly spoke to Shafter Lions at a public appearance. Former Bakersfield officer outlined aims for his new duties as the Lions and Shafter 20-30 Club plan a February 21 benefit basketball game at Shafter High School gym for the March of Dimes drive.
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Kern County
Tom Kelly
Shafter
Lions Club
Kelly
Bakersfield
Dick Rhoads
Lions
Friday Night Fire Destroys Nixon Home in Ed wards Tract
Firefighters from city and county battled a Friday night blaze that ruined Elton Nixon’s four room home at 172 Ash St in the Ed wards tract. Investigators suspect an wiring fault as the likely cause. Loss tallies set the structure at 1200 dollars with 1100 dollars for furnishings.
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Edwards Tract
Elton Nixon
Ash St
Rotarians Hear England Talk on Socialism by Welch Student
Shafter Rotary Club members traveled to Wasco to hear Colin Eaborn discuss the English system of socialism. The UC Los Angeles Rotary Foundation scholar compared U S and British conditions and highlighted Britain's austerity program and its impact on people.
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Shafter Rotary Club
Wasco
Welch
Colin Eaborn
University of California At
Los Angeles
Rotary Foundation
United States
England
Britain
Ohanneson Spends Break with Fraternity Brother in Bakersfield
Greg Ohanneson son of Mr and Mrs A P Ohanneson spent a mid year break at home after exams. He was joined by fraternity brother Jack Summerville a political economics major. Summerville visited in Bakersfield with a relative City Manager Carl Thornton.
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Greg Ohanneson
A. P. Ohanneson
Alpha Kappa Lambda
Jack Summerville
Summerville
Bakersfield
Carl Thornton
Card of Thanks to Friends and Family
We thank our friends for the beautiful flowers and kindness during our bereavement. Mrs. Julia Weyand and family.
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Julia Weyand
Campfire Girls Plan PTA Party in Richland Area
Aowakiya Campfire Girls organize a Valentine party for the Richland Parent-Teachers Association and their parents. The event is set for 4 15 Monday at the Women s Club house. Last meeting attendees include Sharon Nusz Dorothy Weitz Paula Allen Joann Mettler Ruby Sanders Judy Sanders Joan Eckmann Patsy Connell Melva Bell Carolyn Roberts guest Alice Neuman.
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Aowakiya
Richland
Parent-Teachers Association
Sharon Nusz
Dorothy Weitz
Paula Allen
Joann Mettler
Ruby Sanders
Judy Sanders
Joan Eckmann
Patsy Cornell
Melva Bell
Carolyn Roberts
Alice Neuman
Two Reckless Drivers Face Heavy Fines in Incident
Police report two drivers fined for reckless conduct. Raymond Renteria, 20, received a $300 fine and a 300 day jail term suspended for two years. John Lefler, 46, of 216 Mongo St., was fined $100 with a 120 day suspended sentence.
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Raymond Renteria
John Feily
Frank Shaw
Renteria
John Lefler
Mongo St
Voter Registration Open at City Hall This Week
Registration of voters is open at City Hall on weekdays from 2 00 P M to 4 30 P M Anyone who moved since the last election must re register Deputy F G Shaw urges action and says do it now
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F.G. Shaw
Notice to Contractors Shafter California Sealed Proposals
Sealed proposals will be received at the City Clerk's office in City Hall Shafter California until 7 00 PM on February in a publicly opened bid.
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City of
Shafter
California
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E. Ray Tudor
Lor-Beer Laboratories
Granville Street
Vancouver
B.C
TFC
Rau Fin Lia
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Elmer F. Karpe
Chester Ave
B Field
Caaif
Fuller Brush
Shafter Tfc
Peggy
Minter Village
St. Wasco
J. O. Wiles
Wiley Brannon
Shefter Press
Canttall Ave
Eld Armory
California National Guard
M. Kirkman
Moore
Riverside
Euclid
W. Lerdo
Senace Shafter
Morengo
Klassen Dr
Cross St
Central Avenue
Schnidt Insurance Agency
Zimmerman
Pacific & Kern S's
G. Pacific
Cherry Road
Francis O. Sullivan
McFarland
Mr. Stolz
Misc
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Smauildings
Central Valley Highway
C. S. Allen
Shell Beach
Calif
Shafter Ave
Kern & Sunset
Weinberger
J. C. Penner
Call Shafter
California Ave
G. I
Ena
Park Lane
Myrtle A. Stone
Clara J. Schnidt
John F. W. Vrba
Sycamore Drive
E. Lerdo Road
Couch & Ra
Jaynes Piano Accordion
Towne Photo Supply, Inc
Council of the City of
Central Valley
Roy L. Jones
Electrolux
Fifth St
Schnaidt
Insurance Agency
Notary Public
J. R
Clara J. Schnaidt
Business & Professional Guide
Aaron B. Banham
Ernie Hofman Insurance
James St
Phone Shafter
Lous
Shandt
Dresser
Mongerson
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Shafter Civil Defense
John C. Reily
Pentecostal
Derwood
Sheriff Kelly
Nixon
Loewen Plumbing
Ite
Thomas Lane
Itc
Stee
Campfire Girls
MOTEL
Cawelo
Highway
Lerdo
Chrysler Air Conditioning
Schneider
Wikoff
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Shafter Press
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