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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1952

Page

15

Homesteading Klamath Project in Study Stage

The Bureau of Reclamation says it is studying possible future openings in the Klamath Project area. R L Boke notes investigations consider flood risks and waterfowl impact. Two areas under study: southern Oregon northwest of Tulelake and Tule Lake bed lands under lease but flood prone. Neither area will be opened soon and feasibility remains uncertain.

Bureau of Reclamation Klaig Prose R .L. Boke Sacramento Oregon Tulelake Klamath Straits Tule Lake Boke

California Nimrods to Pursue Game Different Times in 1952

California hunters will follow new shooting hour rules after March 1 as 1952 regulations take effect. The Fish and Game Commission sets hours: one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, with Nov 22 to Dec 1 limited to 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in counties north of San Luis Obispo, Kern and San Bernardino.

California Nimrods California State Fish and Game Commission Commission Action San Luis Obispo Kern San Bernardino

Carl Neuman Back from Duty

Carl Neuman Jr is on a 30 day Navy leave at his parents home in Shafter after ten years on duty in Oriental. He arrived in San Francisco Bay aboard an Army transport ship with family on hand to greet him. He served on the S S Albuquerque tied to a loan to Russia and will report to Treasure Island after leave for reassignment.

Carl Neuman, Jr Navy Shafter Oriental San Francisco Bay Richard Donald Inlaw Lester Neufeld San Francisco S. S United States Russia Neuman Treaasure Island

4-H Club Valentine Party Held at Farm Bureau Center

The 4-H Club held its Valentine party at the Farm Bureau Center with games directed by Roy Mattson and Janet Olsen. Refreshments were served by Glenda Rey, Nancy Beal, Dorothy Olsen, Anita Rey, Don Mattson, Carla Blomquist, and Franklin Kosdon, who decorated the hall for the event.

Buttonwillow 4-H Club Farm Bureau Center Roy Mattson Janet Olsen Glenda Rey Nancy Beal Dorothy Olsen Anita Rey Don, Mattson Carla Blomquist Franklin Kosdon

Mrs Duerksen Visits Daughter at Pacific Union College

Mrs C C Duerkigh of Shafter visited daughter Lolita at Pacific Union College for the biannual Mother Daughter Dinner held Sunday February 24. The Napa Valley college hosts a Beociat weekend event drawing 250 guests and visitors from as far as the East Coast.

C. C. Duerkigh Shafter Lolita Pacific Union College Napa Valley College United States Hilltop College

Fresno State Shows Hike in Enrollment

Fresno State College reports 2500 students enrolled in the first two days of the term. Officials noted late registrations and 400 limited enrollment students could raise the total. Dean Forrest D. Brown estimates spring enrollment will be down about 50 full-time students from last year. Growth in graduate programs and a strong Air Force ROTC unit aid stability.

Fresno State College Forrest D. Brown FSC

Teachers Honored at Tea Following Dedicatory Ceremony

Mrs Louis Beal hosted a tea for school teachers after the Sunday afternoon free dedicatory celebration. Mrs Jean Mefford led the Girls Glee Club during the ceremony and Richard Patrick directed the band and accompanied singers. Ruby Threewit participated in the flag service with other teachers aiding youth group leadership.

Batonwillow Louis Beal Jean Mefford Richard Patrick Ruby Threewit

Employment Up In State for Civilian Crews

California reports record civilian employment in 1951 with an average 4.484 million jobs monthly and December 1951 at 4.594 million. Defense production expansion, retail gains, and steady overall growth kept unemployment lower than 1950, while the labor force rose to 4.666 million. Mercury production context noted at article end.

State Departments of Employment and Industrial Relations Today California James G. Bryant Paul Scharrenberg Bryandt ‘Scharrenberg

West Coast Adventists Launch One Day House Campaign

West Coast Seventh day Adventists plan a nationwide one day drive March 8 calling on 5 000 000 American homes to learn physical and spiritual needs the church can meet The drive aims to reach 10 000 000 homes in two campaigns this year Church leaders note in prosperous city areas supplies will be given to aid the less fortunate A D Bohn of Los Angeles leads the California Arizona Nevada and Utah effort urging Christians to minister beyond church walls.

West Coast Adventists A. D Bohn Los Angeles California Arizona Nevada Utah

Patterson couple guests at Wasco Avenue home

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Neu Feld of Patterson, formerly Balko Oklahoma, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wiens at 17652 Wasco Avenue.

Edwin Neufeld Patterson Balko, Okla J. E. Wiens Wasco Ave

Mr and Mrs Calvin El Lis Entertained Mr Winans at Home

Mr and Mrs Calvin El Lis entertained Mr W E Winans of Maysville Oklahoma on Sunday enhancing social ties in the community.

Calvin Ellis W. E. Winans Maysville Okla

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Shafter High School Kern Counts Harvey Auditorium Wilbur Stocker Helen Warkentin Alan Walker Norma Craig Bob Goossen Philip Johnson Nat Jim Comers Russell Harden Don Broom Klamath Bakersfield 18Th Highway 99 Twenty-fourth Street Suez Cheater Avenue Carl Neuman 4-H St. Valentine's Mrs. Duerksen Daughter Fresno State Taft Furniture CO Center ST TAFT Dick Smith Gilbert Crolin General Tank Co P.G California Public Utilities Commission P. G Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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