Wasco 4-H Tests Alfalfa Varieties in Kern County
The Wasco 4-H Club led by Sterling Grant and Frank Gefner establishes a alfalfa variety test plot as the first in a Kern County field crop trial series overseen by Roy Barnes and R. V. Parker. Trials use UC Davis varieties believed to offer faster growth, higher yield, or disease resistance, conducted across counties to gauge performance and help local growers.
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Wasco
Sterling Grant
Frank Gefner
Kern County
Roy Barnes
R. V. Parker
University of California, College of Agriculture
Davis
California
Ai Agricultural Extension Service
Long Beach Weekend Visit by Local Families
Ella Immel and Mr and Mrs Robert Arnett visited relatives in Long Beach over the weekend along with Dr and Mrs P C Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Immel
Robert Arnett
P.C. Guenther
Long Beach
Veterans housing program draws praise and critique in Washington
President Truman faces mixed verdicts over a veterans housing plan tied to changes in wartime controls. Gen Hillio Fleming asserts new OTC leadership will curb pressure groups while Sen Taft pushes price cuts to counter wage increases. GOP lawmakers threaten tariff probe amid a rising anti business climate and retroactive pay litigation looms for employers under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Truman
Wilson Wyatt
American Legion Housing Committee
American Legion
United States Chamber of Commerce
Mrs Vannatta Visits Al Finkbeiner Home
Mrs. Vannatta of Los Angeles visits the Al Finkbeiner home. She is mother of George Vannatta and Harry annatta and nkbeiner, all of Shafter.PATMAN VISITORS Mr Glen Patman’s sister and her husband Mr and Mrs John C McNeely of San reet visit the Iman family Sunday en route to Los Angeles.
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Vannatta
Los Angeles
George
Harry Annatta
Nkbeiner
Shafter
al Finkbeiner
Glen Patmat
John C. McNeely
San Reet
Iman
Ski Survey Details 30 Tows in Southern California Area
Automobile Club of Southern California reports more than 30 ski tows in the Southland with Pine Knot Big Bear Lake hosting the longest chair lift at 3000 feet and 465 feet rise. Mt Waterman and Big Pines each have four tows, while Snow Valley offers a 1200-foot two bar lift. High Sierra lists ten rope lifts at McGee Mountains and several single rope lifts across multiple locations.
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Southland
Automobile Club of
Southern California
Pine, Knot
Big Bear Lake
Mt. Waterman
Blue Ridge
Big Pines
California
Snow Valley
Arrowhead
Waterman
Mt. Table
Sierra
McGee Mountains
June Lake
Mammoth Lake
Glacier Lodge
Conway Summit
Leevining
Crestview
Onion Valley
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Sutherland
A birthday dinner honoring Mrs James Sutherland was given by Mr and Mrs Phil Ohanneson on Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Ohanneson Joe Williams Horace Grey Gregory Ohanneson David and Mary Frances Ohanneson James Sutherland and Gregory, son of the honored guest. The Sutherlands from Berkeley are visiting over the holidays.
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James Sutherland
Phil Ohanneson
John Ohanneson
Joe Williams
Woodland
Horace Grey
Gregory Ohanneson
David and
Mary — Frances Ohanneson
Gregory
Berkeley
Leave for Altus Oklahoma Parents of Glen Putman Junior
Mr and Mrs Glen Putman Senior departed Thursday for Altus Oklahoma. They are the parents of Glen Putman Junior. Mr Putmans mother has been visiting for several months and his father was here for the holiday season.
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Glen Putman
Altus
Oklahoma
Mr. Putman
California Speaks Californians Speak on War Prisons and UN
A collection of remarks by notable Californians sets out views on future conflict prison rehab and the United Nations. Lt Gen Ira Baker cites war possibility with caution James Johnston discusses Alcatraz rehabilitation aims Edward A O Neale criticizes strikes as jungle weapon Mayor Lapham supports the UN site choice citing national interest over local concerns.
Hills Holiday in Madera
Mr and Mrs Jack Hill and their two sons Terrys and Stephen spent Christmas with Mrs Hill's father A D Cook in Madera California during the holidays.
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Madera
Jack Hill
Terrys
Stephen
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Wasco 4-H Club
Veterans Administration
Sante Adm 4
Gooby
Samuel Francis
Palo Alto
Calif
San Tancisco
Denver
Shafter Winter Bowling League
CAFE
Neuman
Central Ave
Delano
EL Tejon
Bakersfield
Seventeenth
K — Truxtun
Paul Porter
OPA
Wyatt
Veterans Housing
OTC
Hillo B. Fleming
Senate
Gen. Fleming
Varius
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Senate Labor Committee
Taft
Washington
NAM
Woodruff
Mich
Gearhart
Cal
Jenkins
GOP
Butler
Neb
State Department
Vannattas
Patman Visitors
Silex Coffee Makers
Tricycles
Shafter Warehouse Co
W. H. Hitchcock
Lawrence Kattenhorn
So. Calif
Mrs. Sutherland
Joyce Pretka
Eleanor
John Pretka
Camp Shanks
Frank Hornkohl
Zimmerman Bros
Imust
Shafter Motel
Damoe Tle
DIAL
Ira C. Baker
L. A
Oro
James A. Johnston
Alcatraz
Edward A. O’neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
S.F
Lapham
Presidio
Ian
Buttonwillow
P.O
S.P. Depot
Allen Bottorff
Oregon
Tehachapi and
Porterville
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