Pre-planting irrigation crucial for cotton yields in valley
Extension Cotton Specialist Hoover of the University of California at Shafter says deep moisture penetration before planting is vital to high yields. He notes soils vary, advising wetting to six feet on deep soils or to mature plant rooting depth on shallow soils, with some growers irrigating twice before planting to store about half the season's water in the soil.
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Joaquin Valley
Shinee Hoover
University of California
U. S
Shafter
Hoover
Squirrel Hearts Slow During Winter Hibernation
During winter hibernation the ground squirrel's heartbeat drops from about 200 350 per minute to roughly five, illustrating extreme metabolic slowdown.
Alaskan Hunting Does Provide Thrills
An Alaska big game bow hunting tale follows Bill Lachenmaier as he yearns for a clean humane kill of moose and caribou under guide Oscar Vogel. The two travel from Bakersfield to Seattle to Anchorage then to a remote camp 150 miles north of Stepan Lake, facing rain and muskeg as they pursue game. The story, begun here, hints at further adventures and a second installment to come.
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Bill Lachenmaier
Alaska
Providence
Bill
Oscar Vogel
Shafter
Oscar
U.S
Canada
Africa
India
Lachenmaier
Stepan Lake
Arriva
Oscar's
Grizzly Camp
Caribou
Bible Conference Speaker Henry J Harder at Texas seminary
Professor Henry J Harder of Fresno Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary will headline a Texas Bible Conference at The Seminary in Dallas. Tonight at 7 30 he will present The Revised Roman Empire and tomorrow The Rapture of the Church with services at 400 Kern Street where Reverend Henry H Dick pastors invite area residents to attend all events.
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Henry J. Harder
Dexas Theological Seminary
Las
Texas
Harder
On Mennonite Brethren Biblical An
Fresno
California
Soane
Theome Pp
Mennonite Church
Kern Street
Henry H. Dick
SHS Cafeteria Menu Announced After Christmas Vacation
School meal plan lists entrees across Bakersfield area high schools for January 3 4 and 5 after vacation. Includes breaded veal cutlet Italian style macaroni meat loaf turkey and gravy and fish dishes with sides such as green beans tomatoes and potatoes.
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Bakersfield
Arvin
North
South
Shafter
Valena
Kern
St Therese Club Draws Cedar Chest Prize
Mrs Vaught Taylor of 1118 State Street won the coat check prize in a St Therese Catholic Church drawing after the 10 am Mass on Sunday. The cedar chest filled with linens supported church building funds, with proceeds aiding sellers and helpers per club treasurer Frank.
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Vaught Taylor
Frank
St. S. Club
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First Southern Baptist Church
Kern and Sunset
Sam Wilcoxon
Mouser
Hariton West
Pastor Prayer Service
Maudie Graves
Brotherhood
Jesse Mousér
Taryn Priving
Truckers
Preston Tire Service
Lerdoe
Bee
Ben Martie
Wade
Lady Luck
Capris
James
Shirley’s Dress Shop
Max
Shirley Pierce Shafter
Bible Conference
SHS
St. Therese’s Club
Agerecaen
Electrica
Fenderson
Black & White
Cole
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