Moore No 1 Located By Superior in Shafter Area
Superior announces Moore No 1 location with 990 feet north and 850 feet west of Section 1 29 25 near Shatter and Greeley fields. A producer is likely as wells are secured on three sides. rig moves from nearby site and Moore, resident since 1917, has leased oil rights. Osborn 1 3 and other wells at nearby sections are also under spudding.
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Fortune
D O. Moore
Superior
Moore No. 1
Shatter
Greeley Fields
Moore
Shafter
Griffith
Wallace
General Petroleum
Osborn
Northwest
Jack Bataglia Survives Reservoir Car Crash
Shafter produce dealer Jack Bataglia escaped serious injury after his car skidded on a wet highway, rolled over twice, went up a reservoir bank and fell in Tuesday morning about half a mile north of the Shafter Farm Workers' community on Santa Fe Way. The vehicle was demolished and Bataglia suffered only bruises. Constable John Reilly reported the accident details.
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Jack Battaglia
Shafter
Shafter Farm
Santa Fe
Battaglia
John Reilly
Y Conference Slated March 8 for Shafter
An older boys Y M C A conference will be held in Shafter on March 8. J V Wilson, Hi Y club advisor, announced representatives from Kern County communities. The program includes an evening business session speaking and entertainment. A basketball tournament is scheduled for the afternoon at the high school gym.
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Y.M.C.A
Shafter
J. V. ‘Wilson
Kern County
Washington would offer integrity and firmness as guiding pledge
The piece recalls George Washingtons Farewell Address stressing integrity and firmness as the core pledge guiding the nation. It notes calls to avoid permanent alliances while maintaining defensive strength and suggests Washington would uphold the same principles today despite disputes over application.
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America
Washington
Republic
Union Drills 6-34 Well in Shafter Field Fast
Union Oil completed its 6-34 well in Section 34 of the Shafter field, reaching 11,487 feet with cement at 11,419. Indications suggest field production and western expansion. At 52-28 on Crites property, depth reached 9,119 feet, amid a contest with Superior’s Osborn No. 12 nearby. Train in Tewee field hit 8,144 feet on 72-11. Local calls note no new locations. a social mention records visits to MB and Mrs B M Pyle.
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Union
Crites
Section
Superior
Osborn No. 12
Ole
Tewee
City Council Plans April Election for Incorporation Vote
The council will meet at City Hall at 7 p m to set an election date on whether Shafter should remain incorporated. A petition signed by 170 qualified voters was declared sufficient by City Clerk Frank Shaw at last week’s meeting, making an April election probable.
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Frank Shaw
Sheriff Loustalot outlines Kern County fish and game aims
Sheriff John E. Loustalot of Bakersfield spoke before Shafter Rotarians at Crawford s cafe about preserving wildlife for future generations. He detailed rearing pheasant quail and chukar partridge at Kern River park, releasing birds to ensure natural growth, and tracks of frogs and coyotes control. He showed film of game pens, a frog expedition, and deer fights, stressing careful wildlife management rather than meeting full hunting demand.
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Kiérn’ County Fish ‘and Game Association
John E. Loustalot
Bakersfield
Shafter Rotarians
Crawford's Cafe
Loustalot
Kern River Park
Ihs
Buttonwillow
Kern County
Los Banos
Louisiana
John Q. Hart
Wray Phillips
Wasco
Kern County Fish and Games Association
Ae Arnoli
Canal survey advances on Kern-Friant unit toward Shafter
The Kern Friant canal survey aims to reach the north Kern county line early next month and extend about 160 miles from Friant dam to Kern River. Crews work from Lindsay and Exeter toward Deer Creek, with faster progress in open country and slower pace through Delano vineyards. Congress may boost Valley project funding beyond 25 million dollars this year.
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Kern-Friant
Kern County
Shafter
Friant Dam
Fresno
Kern River
Deer Creek
Tulare
Kawéah
Friant
Kaweah
Lindsay
Exeter
Delano
WPA Cooperation Sought On Mosquito Control District
WPA officials consider favorable response to a proposal to create a Mosquito abatement district. Discussion includes manpower support and cost savings with potential Bakersfield involvement by Ed Siede, American Poultry Association judge, along with other general matters.
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Web Sd
Dauoedtia Om
WPA
Siede
American Poultry Association
Bakersfield
Snow Trip to Greenhorn Mountain Enjoyed by Four
Sunday outing on Greenhorn Mountain was enjoyed by Jane Paslay Virginia Buck Eloise Buck and Rachel Mouser with clear skies and light winds.
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Greenhorn’ Mountain
Jane Paslay
Virginia Buck
Eloise Buck
Rachel Mouser
Lent Season Observances Boost Church Attendance
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday February 26 as churches worldwide observe the season. Church leaders predict a rise in attendance across the United States amid renewed religious activity.
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United States
Legion Calls for Voluntary Civil Defense Signup
Announcement of a voluntary national defense registration by the local legion post. The effort aims to organize emergency defense activity and survey positions for ready service, with no remuneration. Ex service members are eligible, and forms are kept on file locally and at headquarters.
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Wes
United States
Legion
National Department
School Pictures Taken at Shafter High for Yearbook
Pictures of clubs and organizations at Shafter High were taken yesterday for publication in The Laurion yearbook, capturing student activities and school life.
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Shafter High
Laurion
Cemetery Survey Planned for Shafter and Wasco Areas
A joint cemetery survey is planned by the Shafter Business Men's association cemetery committee to decide whether to divide the district or maintain one cemetery. Local and Wasco groups will survey residents via personal visits and questionnaires. If a single cemetery is adopted, land must be purchased and bodies moved from Shafter. public opinion will be sought before proceeding.
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Shafter
After Business Men’s Associa
L.S. Melandy
al Chandler
Walter Zimmerman
T. V. Little
A. W. Gaede
Wasco
Hard of Supervis
R&stween Shafter
Shafter and
Mail Count Aims to Gauge Night Service Need at Santa Fe
A 9 o clock Berry mail count measures incoming and outgoing letters to assess whether night mailing facilities are required at the Santa Fe depot. Officials say the tally will inform future staffing and equipment decisions for overnight operations.
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Santa Fe
Applications for Loans From Federal Land Bank Berkeley
Local farmers and ranchers may apply for agricultural loans through the Federal Land Bank of Berkeley. The notice outlines eligibility, required documentation, and submission deadlines for the current funding cycle.
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Federal Land Bank of Berkeley
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Shatter Man
Smith
Curtis
Reservoir
Sonsini
Vermont
London
Union Oil Company
Ead Timn
Shafter Group
Woodlake
Roy Paslay
Everett ‘Martin
LeRoy Paslay
B. M. Pyle
Shaf
Ter
Shay Ay
Way Scouner
Game Preservation Object * Association
Alfred J. Elliott
Friant-Kern
Congress
Saxhia
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