Threat on Water Supply Studied by District Board
The Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District may seek to protect its allocated water from the Bureau of Reclamation. At a board meeting a consultant engineer urged assigning James Crowe of Visalia to investigate and determine if action is needed. The discussion touched on water rights along the San Joaquin River and potential extra costs from changes in the original application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter-Wasco
Bureau of Reclamation
Paul C. Bailey
PRT Gml
Jamas Crowe
Visalia
Achailey
Crowe
Rank Verg
Sanim
City Merchants Prepare for Jan 18 19 Dollar Day Sale
Shafter merchants ordered stock for a second big Dollar Day sales event on January 18 and 19. President J L Woodard said stores are planning promotions to boost customer satisfaction and drive strong weekend business with insights from John Gaede Earta Bill Stoller and other retailers. The Merchants Association believes Dollar Days can help make Shafter a thriving shopping area.
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Shafter
Jast L. J. Woodard
Shafter Merchants _ Association
Woodard
John Gaede
Earta
Bill Stoller
20 30 Club to Seat 1952 Officers Soon
The Shafter 20 30 Club will install 1952 officers at El Adobe Bakersfield on January 12. President Harvey Neuman reports a semi formal event starting at 8 p.m. Past active members will attend as special guests. New officers to be installed include Richard A. Larson president Jordan Eliades first vice president Edward Gaede second vice president and Donald Knowles sergeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
el Adobe
Bakersfield
Harvey Neuman
Richard A. Larson
Jordan Eliades
Edward Gaede
Donald Knowles
Amusement tax eyed by Shafter council
The Shafter City Council plans to adopt a half percent amusement tax hitting most public entertainments. It would charge one cent per 20 cents of ticket price, mainly affecting two town theatres, with exemptions for schools churches and charitable groups. The tax could take effect within two weeks after the first reading, with protests allowed before final passage. Principal opponent Ernie Panero calls the plan discriminatory against his theater business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Frank Shaw
Ernie Paneto
Panero
A. G. Mortimore
Seed Potatoes Shortage Threatens Local Growers
Seed potato supply for Shafter Kern county regions faces shortage of certified seed from multiple sources including Oregon Tehachapi Cuyama Valley Stockton Porterville and Idaho. Spacing and planting plans may shift as growers absorb available seed while aiming to expand 1951 acreage. Neuman and Sons reports limited certified seed affecting February planting and disease protection steps vary by plant.
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Shafter
Kern County
Arvin-Edison
Neuman and Son
Shafter Area
Oregon
Tehachapi
Cuyama Valley
Stockton
Porterville
Idaho
Neuman and Sons
Economy Step Shifts Dwellers To North Center
The South Shafter Labor Camp will close about Jan 31 as an economy move by the Kern County Housing Authority. Beds will shift to North Shafter and Arvin centers with a six month trial through June 30 to gauge effects. The plan seeks to use space at North Shafter and Arvin migratory camps and involve staff reassignment during slack seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shafter
Fred Widmer
Housing Authority
County of Kern
Lamont
Arvin
North Shafter
Widmer
Minter Village
H. W. Trampp
South Camp
Jack Manweiler
North Camp
Kern
Eassey
San Francisco
Widemer
City Enforces Vet Group Approval for Fundraisers
Shafter city officials reaffirmed a policy requiring out of town veterans to obtain approval from a commander of the American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars before soliciting donations. Local scammers have been using fake credentials prompting warnings to verify credentials and contact police if in doubt. A city card proves authorization for collectors.
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Shafter
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Frank Shaw
P. T
Pat
Bradshaw
Bert Hebel
Chislers
Pressige
Women’s Clubhouse Site Favored for New Postoffice
A Wednesday Afternoon Club meeting discussed locating a new post office in the civic center near James and Sunset. Members noted the present clubhouse is large and costly and suggested leasing to the government or asking the federal government to build its own structure while considering proximity to a school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Agham
C of C
Stringham
Harvey Ee
Clarkin Names Trip to Serve on Hospital Group
P C Clarkin president of the Shafter Chamber of Commerce announced local appointments to the Shafter Wasco joint hospital survey committee. Appointees Irvin Fike Ray Duerk sen and Mrs J C Johanneson will work with Wasco committee headed by El bert Franz to study financial plans and site for a district tax supported hospital. The group also considers endowment fund aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Clarkin
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Shafter-Wasco
Irvin Fike
Ray Duerksen
J. C. Johanneson
Wasco
Elbert Franz
Welcome Sign Planned at North Entrance of Shafter
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce won approval to build a welcome sign at the north entrance. Secretary Ernie Hofman said all service clubs will participate, placing the sign at Richfield site off Valley Highway near Redwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Ernie Hofman
Richfield
Valley Highway
Weue
Redwood
Kern Growers Hit 200 Million Dollar Harvest
Agricultural Commissioner Burtch reports Kern county 1951 crop harvest tops 200 million dollars in gross value. Cotton remains the major return crop with 319000 acres planted as weather and market conditions boost overall production. Pink bollworm threat prompts stricter quarantine and equipment fumigation measures to curb infestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis A. Burtch
Kern County
Burtch
County Firemen Credited with Property Saving
County firemen stationed in Shafter saved an estimated 174,916.50 in property this year while total losses reached 21,278. The department answered 174 alarms, 30 mutual aid calls with the city, and 28 resuscitator calls. Without city aid, counts include county fires 19, structure 24, vehicle 25, cotton 14, petroleum 1, hay and grain 2, miscellaneous 4, false alarms 2, and miscellaneous activity 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
T. L. Kinkaid
Red Feather Agencies Receive Chest Funds in 1951 Drive
Shafter five Red Feather agencies received about 90 percent of their requests as the 1951 Community Chest board distributed 4680 in funds. The board drew 280 from reserves to meet the 90 percent payout, with 4400 collected toward a 5200 goal. Pro-rated amounts included Boy Scouts 2000, Girls 1440, Richland PTA milk fund 500, Shafter rec 675, and YMCA 350. New directors L J Woodard, Edwin Wilson, Williams Siemens, G D Handel, and Clara Schnidt to meet soon for 1952 campaign planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Red Feather
Community Chest Board of Directors
Adolf Kirschenmann
Boy Scouts
Richland Pta
Williams Siemens
QO. D. Handel
Clara Schnidt
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California
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Jimmy Hutchings
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Clarkin
Trip
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Marion Tatum
Joe Tatum
Japan
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