Shafter WPA Sidewalk Plan Delayed Pending Monday Review
Shafter council heard the WPA backed sidewalk project with total cost around 103 600 and detailed expense breaks including federal and sponsor funds. Engineer Currie and A S Monroe outlined tentative figures and will meet council Monday to explain further while the council considers acceptance or rejection.
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General Petroleum Advances Van Ness No 3 Casing
General Petroleum ran casing at its Van Ness No 3 well after striking Vedder sand at about 11 feet and planned to penetrate the production zone. If progress holds, the well should produce within 10 days. Van Ness No 2 derrick is up for spudding prep, with equipment to move to No 2 after No 3 completes. Caldwell No 1 depth exceeds 6000 feet and work continues on schedule amid possible offsets by Getty on Ramsey, and rumors of Union and Superior drilling to the north.
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Richland A Beats High School In Low-Scoring Game
Richland A basketball team defeated a group of high schools 15 to 3 on the gym floor. Murray Evans led with eight points for Ridlands while Harold Friesen added four and Junior Cornelius also scored in the contest.
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Murray Evans
Ridlands
Harold Friesen
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Mount Vernon Roots in Lawrence Family House
In 1157 George Washington inherited the house named Vernon Villa from his half brother Lawrence. This dwelling formed the nucleus from which Mount Vernon was later developed by Washington.
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Washington's Mount Vernon: family additions through 1775
The account notes 1759 marriage of George Washington to Martha Custis and a series of structural additions at Mount Vernon. A full story was added in her honor, with preserved architectural lines. In 1774 a right wing was added and a covered walk completed in 1775.
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Ambiguous Text Fragment Highlighting 18th Century Expansion
Fragmentary passage notes an 18th century mansion style addition in 1776 and mentions George Washington affirming faith in “the infantmation” by continuing expansion during the Revolution. The garbled OCR obscures clear names, places, and events.
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George Washington
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Cupola Adds Distinction To Grounds
In 1787 a crowning cupola heightened Mount Vernon’s stature while ground improvements were underway. The top photograph shows perfect symmetry echoing the era’s refined landscape.
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Mount Vernon
Progresses On Corcoran Road Business Men Told
Work on the impassable section of the Shafter Corcoran road in Tulare county is underway with two pieces of machinery and WPA labor, per A R Duehren via Supervisor Jay Brown at the Shafter Business Men's meeting. The project aims to provide an outlet for west side travel through Shafter Corcoran Hanford and Fresno and to ease congestion on 99 highway. Other business noted adjusted payments for power bills at the city hall and a plan to invite Man Unruh to discuss establishing a menthol industry in the Shafter district.
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Dan Loewen
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Glenn O. Nay
Frank Shaw
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Shell Drilling At Wildcat Near Shafter Advances
Shell Oil continues drilling a wildcat near Shafter in Section 2 29 26 southeast of town. The well started January 23 and is believed to be 5,000 to 6,000 feet deep with progress ongoing. Local landowners hold property nearby and a successful producer could create another field in the Shafter district.
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Shafter Fields
McClung Ranch
Bakersfield
Shafter Rotary Gains Rotary International Acceptance
Shafter Rotary Club is accepted into Rotary International as the 4936th club. Charter night tentatively set for early March with Governor Tom Crowe to present. Bakersfield Rotary hosts a joint meeting and invites all Shafter members to a Rotary educational session at the Padre Hotel. Major Vern Austin of Bakersfield spoke on the South San Joaquin Valley mobilization centers.
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World's Deepest Oil Well May Be Drilled By Superior Near City
Officials note potential drilling near the city outskirts by Superior in connection with energy prospects. In related news, California Governor Olson proclaims Saturday a public holiday for the California Golden Gate International Exposition opening on Treasure Island, with banks and public buildings to close to encourage statewide observance.
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Justices and Constables Group Meets in Shafter
Bakersfield patrol captain Roy Galven led the Justices and Constables Association of California Kern county unit at the American Legion hall in Shafter. The meeting discussed constable and justice of the peace duties and general law enforcement, with Mayor Phil Channeson representing Shafter.
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Bakersfield
California Highway Patrol
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Shafter
Stewart Magee
Rsfield Justice
Claude M. Johnson
R.G. Harvey
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H. A. Rightmire
John Reily
Phil Channeson
Justices and Constables Association
Kern County
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Weed Patch
Elmer E. Labre
Delano
J. R. Anderson
Maricopa
Frank Noriega
Phil R. McCormick
McKittrick
Cora Bowen
Leonard E. Giddings
W. K. Dooley
Frank Loustalot
Merrell Hight
Kernville
Walter Parks
Wasco
Jess Elder
D. W. Newell
Edwin C. Ja McKittrick
Tractor Burns At Frank Wykoff Ranch
A tractor belonging to Frank Wycoff burned at the Wycoff ranch Tuesday at 7 45 a m causing an estimated 150 dollars in damage. The blaze occurred two and a half miles from the ranch in the morning.
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Joint wildcat drilling begins near Shafter by four companies
Work started on a four company wildcat to be drilled in Section 36 near Shafter with Union Oil Tide Water Associated Seaboard and Continental funding and forms laid for derrick foundations. A power line is prepared by Pacific Gas and Electric and several houses moved to the property owned by Kern County Lands Company. If pushed, spudding could occur within three weeks.
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Teachers Join Mineral Society Miss Mayme Rothers and Miss Jane Jensen
Miss Mayme Rothers and Miss Jane Jensen were accepted as members of the Kern County Mineral Society Monday evening. The event was held to induct new members and recognize their interest in mineral collecting and related sciences.
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Mineral Society
Mayme Rothers
Jane Jensen
Kern County Mineral Society
Water reservoir serves World's Fair needs on Yerba Buena Island
A special reservoir on Yerba Buena Island holds 3,000,000 gallons of water, 260 feet higher than Treasure Island, planned for use during the California World's Fair.
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Treasure Island
Illumination Show Lights Up California Pair Event
A special display lit the California Pair venue during the Month to Go fete unveiling a $1,500,000 electrical extravaganza for visitors in Los Angeles.
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