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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1949

Page

3

Services Held For Accident Victim Floyd Shaw

Funeral services were held in Wasco for Floyd Lee Shaw a 30 year old trucking operator who died Tuesday after injuries from a collision three miles east of Shar on Lerdon Road. Shaw's car rolled over after the crash with a sedan driven by James O Bostwick of Minter Village. He had been living at a Shafter farm labor camp and was buried in Shafter cemetery.

Wasco Floyd Lee Shaw Kern General Hospital Sharon Lerdon Road James O. Bostwick Minter Village Shaw Doad Shafter Farm Shafter Cemetery

Bear Flag Adopted as Official State Flag in 1911

The State Legislature adopted the Bear Flag in 1911 as the official state flag. The act formalized the flag’s status, preserving a symbol tied to state heritage and identity.

Milk Control Price Hearing On March 15

The Bureau of Milk Control of the California Department of Agriculture will hold public hearings statewide starting in March to gather data on milk production and distribution costs. W. B. Woodburn announced dates as factor changes vary. Kern County hearing is March 15 in Bakersfield at 2610 M Street, Agriculture Building.

Bureau of Milk Control State Department of Agriculture California W. B. Woodburn Bureau Kern County Agriculture Building M Street Bakersfield

Railroad Fair Film Available To Groups

The Chicago Railroad Fair film preserved in sound and color 16mm is offered by the Santa Fe Railroad for industrial school club or organization showings. It presents the fair with rail exhibits and the Santa Fe Indian Village and dances along with Wheels A Rolling showing transportation progress. Copies available by writing the Santa Fe Film Bureau Los Angeles California.

Santa Fe Railroad Santa Fe Santa Fe Film Bureau Santa Fe General Office East Sixth St Los Angeles 14 California

Valley Supervisors Oppose Recreation Commission Abolition

The San Joaquin Valley Supervisors Association voted against SB 1565 aimed at abolishing the California Recreation Commission after a report by Kern County's A W Noon. They warned AB 1020 48 hour week for large fire units could raise county payrolls and housing costs, and Protest will go to the association board. John Peper of Peace Officer Training urged stronger law enforcement, praising Alameda county four week program and 176 hours of instruction.

San Joaquin State Association John Peper Peper Alameda County

New York Tops World in Telephone Use With 2.6 Million

New York leads global cities in telephone use with 2,600,000 telephones in operation. The figure underscores the city’s role as a communications hub and reflects a high density of wired and landline connections.

New York

Alumni Session Plans Complete for 17th Stanford Conference

Final plans for the 17th annual Stanford Alumni Conference are set for Saturday at the Bakersfield Inn with a 2 p.m. program featuring speakers J. E. Hobson, Graham H. Stuart, A. I. Leverson, and James A. Work. Banquet speaker Paul C. Edwards, president of the Stanford University Board of Trustees, will discuss Stanford Today and Tomorrow.

Stanford Robert W. Sheldon Bakersfield Inn J. E. Hobson Graham H. Stuart A. I. Leverson James A. Work Paul C.edwards Stanford University Board of Trustees Kern County John M. Brock Sheldon Herbert S. Stark William F. Colm Jack A. Clark Norma Maxine Hake Doris Moore Truax John H. Beach al. Trowbridge

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