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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1959

Page

9

Four Percent Farm Housing Loans Extended to Many

Farmers Home Administration expands the farm housing loan program to the fullest extent for 1958 3 year period. Citizens owning farms in production with $400 in annual sale value may qualify if credit locally is unavailable. Loans fund home repairs modernization and essential improvements. no state or community loan cap specified. Local offices list contact details and visiting hours for Kern Inyo and Tulare counties.

Farmers Home Administration United States Department of Agriculture Pytsviy Vemua Ucamdlmie Iws Stydy Congress United States John D. Webster Farmer Home Administration Kern County Kern Inyo Tulare East Center Street Kia Calif Lia Bakersfield Kern County Agricultural Commissioner

Snow Gates and Valves Now Concrete Pipe Yard

Snow Irrigation Supply Co converts Snow Gates and Valves to a concrete pipe yard. The facility expansion adds storage for pipes and related irrigation components.

Snow Irrigation Supply Co

Free soil tests offered by Bakersfield firm for farmers

B J Bakersfield offers clients free soil and petiole tests through county facilities. Dr Shaw cites tests from 700 fields. results help growers adjust fertilization and improve yields. Gib Gibson leads lab work with Ph soil tests and conductivity tests. tests cover barley potatoes and cotton.

Elsworth Shaw The Valley Analytical and Testing Laboratories ElGentro Phoenix Gib Gibson Beneham and Johnson Kern County Shaw Beltsville MD. I Arizona California Daniels Lane Bakersfield Dr. Shaw Shaw-Hess B&j University of Colorado Gibson Valley Laboratories el Centro Arizona Farmer Publications

Largest tree in Muir Woods stands 246 feet tall

California reports the giant redwood in the Muir Woods grove reaches 246 feet in height and 17 feet in diameter, marking it as the tallest or among the tallest trees in the area.

Muir Woods Redwood Grove The Automobile Club of Southern California

Gardener's Checklist From the California Nurserymen

Bareroot roses should not be planted if soil is heavy and wet. Prune deciduous fruit trees now with guidance. Begonia tubers arrive. sprout indoors before frost danger passes. Plant three different fruit trees in one hole and prune accordingly. Many annuals can be set out for spring bloom. delay if frost continues.

Largest Mills At Longview Washington Forestry Hub

The world's largest forestry mills are based in Longview Washington along the Columbia River. Local industry highlights include vast lumber operations and major timber processing facilities shaping regional commerce and employment.

Longview Washington Columbia River

Pismo Visit Sparks Family Outing With Friends

Mr and Mrs Ernest Siemens visited Pismo with his parents Mr and Mrs George Siemens. Also present were son Brian and his school friend Mark Franz for a day trip and social gathering.

Pismo Ernest Siemens George Siemens Brian Mark Franz

U.S. Motor Vehicle Output In 1958 Falls From 1957 Peak

American factories produced 4,247,441 passenger cars 869,279 motor trucks and 3,000 motor coaches totaling 5,119,720 vehicles in 1958. The total drops 2,100,711 from 1957’s 7,220,431 vehicles.

United States

Horsepower Jump in New Cars Over Five Years

In the past five years the average horsepower of new passenger cars rose from 140 to 250, an 80 percent increase. This shift reflects growing engine power across major models and brands.

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Benham and Johnson University of Arizona USDA B &J Tom Tucker Shatter Pioneer Gerry Hunt Arvin FA Southwest Newell Johnson Herb Benham Bob Blaise Ed Helm Delano and McFarland Karl Muehlberg Buttonwillow Call B & J Benham Johnson Daniele Lene Bokesfidd B &J of A. B Adams Frank Russell Manufacturing Co Pacific Avenue Euipment Co., Inc Arvin — Wasco Davies Machinery Company Hanford Wasco — Delano — Corcoran Hwy Gardener California Association of Nurserymen Final Baptist Church Krug Ph. Pheaieg Family Bible Hour Phone Pioneer JUMBO James Street Shafter Agricultural Office American Potash & Chemical Conovation West Sixth Street Los Angeles
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