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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1944
Page
4
The Shafter Public Utility District invites sealed bids for 2650 feet of transite or equivalent pipe. Bids due March 6 at 7:30 PM, opening publicly, with 10 percent bid guarantee, contract period stated, and bid validity 30 days.
Notice states the municipal election will be held in Shafter on February 11 1944 for three council seats. Polls open 6 AM to 7 PM at the regular voting place on Avenue. F.G. Shaw secretary notes transfer of Vista and Twin Oaks school districts to Buenas district and county purchase of one million dollars in Fourth War Loan Bonds. Minutes show payroll, warrants, welfare and indigent roll actions and board discussions at the February meeting.
The Arvin County Sanitation District Mt. Vernon County Sanitation District and Buttonwillow District hold sessions. Transfers of budget allotments made and claims approved. Mabel McNineh appointment approved. Board recessed and reconvened with all members present.
The Board of Directors of the Shafter Public Utility District invites bids for furnishing and installing water mains to serve a portion of the district. Bids sealed and due by 7 30 P M March 6 1944 in Shafter California. Requires cashier’s check $500 and full bidder details.
Home gardeners are urged to irrigate mature fruit trees now for spring growth. Use overnight sprinkler coverage to reach 4 5 feet depth, or basins with 5 inches of water. Spray deciduous trees for brown rot when buds show. Apricots peaches are especially at risk. A new strawberry leaflet is available from the Agricultural Extension Service at 2610 M street or by phone Ext 23. Orange trees may benefit from 10 pounds of ammonium sulfate or nitrate under the drip and thorough irrigation.
California Taxpayers' Association released a preliminary survey showing Kern county school districts levied 3,044,094 in property taxes for 1943 44 and drew 1,782,711 from state appropriations plus other revenue from Federal and state sources. The taxes cover debt service and current expenditures. Also noted are visits from Los Angeles residents Dr Wayne Peyton and Mrs Peyton to Dr Thiesen and E J Thiesen and Dr Alvin Gaede returning from Kansas business trip.
The Pentecostal Church of God in Shafter lists weekly services led by Pastor Cecil Pool with Evangelistic and Young People sessions, Jubilee and Sunday school programs. A garden seed advisory notes 1944 supply will be adequate but recommends buying varieties early. Kern County farmers can obtain the Food for Victory Guide from county libraries and the Bakersfield vocational agricultural service.
Scouts of Den 1 joined Cubmaster Gwin and Cubmaster Johnson for an outdoor cooking achievement at Buttonwillow. They cooked Spud and Bacon, played games, cut willow branches for bows and arrows, passed tests and graduated to the Boy Scouts that summer. Participants included Jimmie Youell Howard Cramp ton Tom Kelly Nathan Johnson Wilber Gwin John Kelly and Donald Neuman.
The Connecticut legislature consists of 35 senators and 267 representatives, all elected for two years.
The Kheema Club held its regular monthly meeting at Clara Nickell's home with president Erma McCoy presiding. Members worked on Red Cross sweaters and planned a near term skating party amid Valentine themed refreshments. Members listed include Vivian Bartel Aldeen Boese Edna Boese Linda Gloeckler Vera Klassen Clara Nickel Edna Nickel Dorothy Seeger and Mesdames Arthur Craig Don Klingenberg Powell McCoy Frank Russell Waldo Unruh Harold Weins.
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