Vacation Trip Reveals Machu Picchu Itinerary By Shafter Women
Miss Daley Blaettler and husband from Shafter recount a South American journey from Cuzco to Machu Picchu. They describe trains, buses, and ascents to the ruins, encounters with villagers, and a climb to Huaina Picchu for a panoramic view before rain shortened the adventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daley Blaettler
Shafter High — School
South America
Cuzco
Biggs
Cochabamba
Bolivia
Pisac
Franck
Andes
Machu Picchu
Old Peak
Bringham
Urubamba
Ollantaytambo
Huaina Picchu
New Peak
Warplanes From California Target Britain in 48 Hour Run
A Consolidated patrol bomber, built in San Diego, took off for Britain and, excluding refueling and service, the crew expect to land in England within 48 hours. The item underscores U S aircraft production for the Allied war effort and rapid deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Britain
Consolidated
San Diego
England
Grasshoppers Predicted by State Entomologists
State entomologists predict grasshopper outbreaks may emerge this spring in San Joaquin Kings San Diego Imperial counties with lighter infestations in Kern Riverside and higher elevations. Heavier swings are expected in Orange San Bernardino coast San Diego western Kern Kings and near Tracy in San Joaquin. Local outbreaks could hit Gazelle Quartz Valley Montague in Siskiyou Bieber Modoc Lassen and east of Coleville in Mono. A repeat of 1940 infestations may occur in Mariposa Tuolumne Calaveras and Amador counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Joaquin
Kings
Kern
Kings Counties
Tracy
San Joaquin County
Gazelle
Quartz Valey
Montague
Siskiyou County
Bieber
Modoc
Lassen
Coleville
Mono County
Mariposa
Tuolumne
Calavers
Amador
High Teams Meet Maricopa In Three Games
Shafter high school basketball teams travel to Maricopa for three Sierra league games against the Indians. The Maricopa A squad holds no league defeats and recently beat the Bakersfield Drillers, making them favorites to top the league. The B and C teams also contend for honors and are slight favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maricopa
Monty Montgomery
J. W. Wilson
R. L. Gates
Shafter High School
Indians
Maricopa As
Bakersfield Drillers
Generals
Maricopa Bs
UC Circular No 119 On Truck Crop Diseases And Treatment
The University of California Agricultural Extension service releases circular No 119 outlining common diseases affecting truck crops and recommended treatment approaches. County farm advisors distribute the circular to farmers seeking guidance on pest management and crop protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California ‘Agricultural Extension Service
Kiwanis Club Luncheon Shows Game Pictures in Kern County
Sheriff John E. Loustalot and Game Warden Les Arnold presented motion pictures of breeding pens and game bird planting at noon during Shafter Kiwanis luncheon. District Governor Carl Standiford of Fresno visited, with Howard Huston and guests Bill and L. R. Roark of Lindsay in attendance.
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Kern County
Shafter Kiwanis
John E. Loustalot
Les Arnold
Carl Standiford
Fresno
Howard Huston Ossay
Bill
L. R. Roark
Lindsay
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Bingham
Cedrobamba
Jack A. Lighthill
Robbins
Southern California Gas CO
Ra Iteelf
Ensil
Ork Ager the
Christopher
E. B. Stringham "Dros
Wasco, Calif
Wasco
George G. Puhlman
Seventh St
Irvine
Chrysler
Plymouth
Shafter
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