Community progress through individual leadership in Shafter
The Shafter Press notes 1952 progress hinged on individuals who gave time and energy to community service. Leaders such as H W Pat Kelly George J Harrison Edward J Peters helped state national affairs and the potato industry. The Shafter Wasco Irrigation District water project neared a decision, led by chair J Peters. Final progress depends on the people’s energy and wisdom.
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Shafter
Shafter Press
H. W
Pat) Kelly
George J. Harrison
Edward J. Peters
National Potato Council
Shafter- Wasco Irrigation District
Central
Jec Water
Powe J. Peters
Growers Adopt Sensible Approach to Stabilize Potatoes
California potato growers anticipate steadier prices in 1953 as Ed Peters of the National Potato Council reports improved market leveling efforts. Kern County leadership and early California crops enable better demand gauging. Growers move away from cutthroat methods toward stable production and marketing of this perishable, long-haul commodity.
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California
West
Kern County
Ed Peters
National Potato Council
North Kern Classified Readers Special Service
The North Kern area gains a new classified advertising section in the Shafter Press. Now four issues old, the buyers guide serves residents and advertisers with growing interest and usefulness.
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North Kern
Shafter Press
Starti
Press And Help A Contestant In Subscription Drive
Subscriptions rise as the noon Saturday deadline nears for the 60 week Press contest. Support a contestant by subscribing or renewing to join the community effort and boost new subscribers.
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California
Shafter
Oeen
Immedia
The
Shafter Press
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Wither 1953 By Mrs Forrest Jones
A reflection on science and morality urges a global moral and spiritual reform to avert civilization collapse. Quoting The Christian Century and Gen Omar Bradley, the piece argues knowledge must be guided by justice mercy and brotherhood to prevent disaster from military power and ethical decay.
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Forrest Jones
Christian Century
America
Relatives Gather At Albright Home For Christmas Tea
Relatives visited the Albright home on Jack Avenue during Christmas holidays. Hosts Mr and Mrs Jim Albright welcomed 25 friends for a tea honoring Mrs Albright’s mother and sister in law. The Olson family from Watsonville and Oakland were among the guests.
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Albright
Jim Albright
Jack Avenue
T. Olson
Watsonville
Mervin Olson
Margaret
Oakland
Chester Browns Host Christmas Eve Guests
Mr and Mrs Chester Brown entertained guests on Christmas Eve at 18414 Poplar Ave Those present included Nelle Young Peg gy and Elmer Johnson of Bakersfield E W Brown of Oildale and Dale Townsend and family of Shafter Mr and Mrs E W Brown spent Christmas Day with their son and family.
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Chester
Yale
Mrs
Chester Brown
Poplar Ave
Messrs
Mesdames Nelle Young
Peggy
Elmer Johnson
Bakersfield
E. W. Brown
Oildale
Dale Townsend
Shafter
Miss Elsie Friesen Visits Henderson Friends
Miss Elsie Friesen of Henderson Nebraska is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Pete Buller at 253 California Ave.
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Elsie Friesen
Henderson, Neb
Mrs
Pete Buller
California Ave
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