Defense Bonds Emphasized At Shafter Rotary Meeting
John J. Wiltberg and Jerry P. Shields urged regular defense bond investments reflecting Series E F and G options with maturities 10 to 12 years and rates of 2.9 to 2.53 percent. Bonds may be bought at banks post offices or treasury and are taxable.
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Shafter Rotary Club
John J. Wilt
Berg County
Defense
Jerry P. Shields
Baker Sfield
United States
United States Treasury
Wilt
United States Treasury Department
Shafter Community Defense
E. F. Jones
Shafter Coordinating Council
Lois “L. ‘Berry
Shafter Post Office
M. L. Thomas
Bank of America
Shafter
Rainfall Comparison Near Golden Gate
A geographic note states that fifteen miles north of the Golden Gate, the average annual rainfall equals twice that of San Francisco, indicating a wetter local climate north of the city.
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The
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Rabies Vaccination Dates Set For Shafter District
Dr. Ni M. Twisselmann of Kern County Public Health set vaccination and tagging clinics for dogs across 1942 starting February 5 in Buttonwillow and continuing to February 26 at 42 localities. Fees are 1.50 for males and neutered females and 2.00 for unneutered females.
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Shatter
Ni M. .Twisselmann
Kern County
Department ‘Gi Puble
Caliente
Born County
Twisselmann
United States
Il Nct
Kern
Riverside
Tulare
San Bernardino
Twisselmen
G P Wildcat Drilling Reaches 13613 Feet Near Town
General Petroleum reports its wildcat in Section 15 west of town at 13,613 feet as of Tuesday morning. Shafterfield office says drilling continues. Other projects include Oughton No 6 at 5,800 feet and Clarksig No 2 side tracking at 6,820 feet.
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General. Petroleum Corporation
Town
Shafterfield
General Petroleum
Oughton No
Clarksig No. 2
National Trustee Visits Shafter 20 30 Club
Staley of Selma national trustee of the 20 30 organization spoke on Problems at the Shafter motel. The group plans a better night in February and members are helping with a local wastepaper drive.
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Selma
Shafter Motel
Income Tax Advisers To Visit Shafter In February
A deputy collector from the federal Internal Revenue Service will be at the Maurer Building in Shafter on February 13 and 14 to advise on federal income tax problems. A California Tax Commission representative will be at the Shafter Wasco Irrigation District office on February 27 to discuss state tax issues. The visits aim to offer guidance rather than complete forms, helping individuals address tax concerns ahead of filing deadlines.
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Shafter
Federal Office of Internal
Maurer
California Tax Commission
Shafter-Wasco
California
Cloud elected student body president at Shafter High
W. R. Cloud, a senior at Shafter high school, was elected president of the student body for the spring semester. Glenn Bender won the vice presidency in a close race. other posts went to Kathleen Janzen, Kelly Pierce, and Letha Bartel with unopposed approval for secretary and sport representatives. Cloud has attended Shafter 13 years and earned high scholastic honors while starring in basketball.
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W. R. Cloud
Shafter High School
Cloud
Merton Wiedmann
Glenn Bender
Vic
Richard Becker
Rerfeema Ome
Othertoe
Cloud ‘Thas
Shafter
Belt Line Linked 66 Miles Of Waterfront Rail Network
The Belt Line on San Francisco's waterfront features 66 miles of tracks linking docks warehouses and industries with railroads, forming a broad freight corridor along the harbor.
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San Francisco
Dedication Program Here Friday At Army Recreation Building
An Army Band from the Air Corps Training Field east of Shafter performs a concert and dancers join a later dance for enlisted men inside the Sainte recreation building next to the post office on James Street. Local officials praise the field and WPA crews refinished the building. Lt. J F Dougery leads, Sgt Patsey Dwornick drums, with 125 soldiers arriving by army trucks for the event.
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Army Band
Air Corps
Shafter
Sainte
James Street
J. F. Dougery
Serg
Patsey Dwornick
Ted Vignolo
Joe Frizzell
Stringham
Ohanneson
Ford
H. R. Janzen
Henry C. Neufeld
Mesdames
Phil Katherine Rodgers
Henry Neufeld
Joe W. Frizzell
H. R. Janven
Eb, Stringham
Eugene Ford
Spinach Crop in Shafter Reaches Eight Tons Per Acre
Spinach harvest in Shafter started this week with yields around eight tons per acre. The crop, cut by about 100 men, is trucked to Los Angeles for canning. Cold weather slowed growth and yellowing spots reduced market value, but returns look favorable for a permanent crop on Shafter soil.
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Shafter
Benderthers
Los Angeles
Bender Field
Auto tax stamps available at Shafter post office
Federal automobile tax stamps may be purchased at the Shafter post office, postmaster Lois L. Berry announced this morning. All car owners must buy the stamps, which cost 2.09 dollars per year.
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Shafter
Lois L. Berry
Defense Course To Open Here At Shafter High School
A night school course on operation care and repair of tractors and farm machinery will be run by Shafter High School. Glenn O. Nay announces registrations begin Tuesday evening January 20 at 7 o'clock in the shop building. The program targets ages 17 to 25 and runs eight weeks. Nay and A G Rinn coordinate planning with the state agricultural education office in San Luis Obispo.
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Estab
Shafter High School
Glenn O. Nay
Nay
A. G. Rinn
Agricultural E Education
San Luis Obispo
Waste Paper Container Placed By 20 30 Club
A large wire waste paper container is being built by Shafter 20 30 club members near the Robert Neuman and Sons potato shed on Santa Fe way opposite the fire station. Herb Neuman and Frank Downey lead construction and Twenty Thirtians will collect from businesses and rural areas for shipment to Los Angeles.
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Shafter 20-30 Club
Robert
Los Angeles
Mennonite Brethren Chorus to Perform at Wasco Rally
The Mennonite Brethren church choir will present a full evening program at a Baptist Young People's rally at First Baptist Church in Wasco tomorrow. Abe Isaac will give the invocation, A F Bergen will sing, Abe Goertzen plays, Paul Richert and Sam L Becker read, and Merino Schellenberg will deliver a talk.
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First Baptist Church of
Wasco
Abe Isaac
A. F. Bergen
Abe Goertzen
Paul Richert
Sam
L. Becker
Merino Schellenberg
Mounds Mark Defense Moves In Shatter Field
Defense measures tighten in the Shatter oil field as drilling slows to a standstill. Union Oil protects wells and equipment with large earth mounds and guards, while General Petroleum and George F. Getty have not pursued new drifting in months. Production focus expected, signaling near completion of field development.
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Union
Teld
Union, Oil Company
General Petroleum Corporation
George F. Getty
Farm Bureau Official Visits Shafter for Center Campaign
Warren K. Hilliard of the California Farm Bureau Federation led a local drive in Shafter to renew and recruit Farm Bureau memberships. The campaign resumed Tuesday after a Christmas pause, with directors and local leaders hosting Hilliard at a Shafter motel dinner. Members pay $5 dues to maintain membership. new members can mail checks to Ed Peters or leave funds at home.
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Farm Center
Farm Bureau
Shafter
Warren K. Hilliard
California Farm Bureau Federation
Berkeley
Shafter Farm Center
Hilliard
Shafter Motel
Harlan Wilson
County Farm Bureau
Woods Stone
Sherman Bobst
Abe Isaac
Ed Peters
John DeVincenzo
August Bender
A. W. Eckmann
W. H.hitchcock
Shafter High School to issue first semester report cards
The administration announces that the final report card for the first semester will be issued next Monday. It covers the 18 week period and must be signed by parents and returned.
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Shafter High School
Union Oil Calls Off Drilling in Bihafterfield
For the first time in about four years Union Oil has no active drilling projects in the Bihafterfield south of town, signaling a pause in exploration activity and potential reallocation of assets.
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Union Oil Company
Bihafterfield
Spud Planting Expands in Shafter Area as Bag Shortage Looms
Local potato growers in Shafter and surrounding Edison and Saco districts begin planting with weather permitting. Contest over bag supply due to national defense orders prompts talk of wooden containers and cotton bags. committees seek sacks or alternatives. Digging to begin in about 90 to 100 days. A general meeting will follow once plans firm up.
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Shafter
Edison
Saco
National Defense Des m
Peugees
W. Camp
Robert Simpson
Eardley
R. A. Jacobsen
H. L. Pomeroy
W. A. Mettler
Ee Ae
Edison Po
Sheet Music Campaign At Shafter Army Recreation Center
The Shafter recreation center seeks sheet music donations for soldiers at the army airfield east of town. Members of the local recreation committee request donations left at the center during day or evening hours. A piano donated earlier by the Shafter Rotary and Kiwanis clubs is now placed in the building for use by servicemen and their guests.
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Shafter Army Recreation Committee
Recreation Division
WPA
Shafter
Shafter Recreation Center
Army Recreation Committee
Shafter Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Shafter Business Men's Association Meeting Friday
Members of the Shafter Business Men's Association met at the Shafter Hotel on Friday noon to discuss various matters and plan upcoming activities. The meeting focused on local business concerns and community improvements.
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Shafter Business Men's Association
Shafter
Superior Drilling Advances at Two Shafter Projects
Superior Oil operates two active wells this week in the Shafter area. Geisager No 4, Section 35, is drilled below 9760 feet on Tuesday. Moore No 3, Greeley field, has reached 9438 feet.
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Superior Oil Company
Shafter
Geisager
Section 35
Moore No
Greeley Field
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Aviation
Bakersfield
Air Corps Base Flying School
Visoa -Calesthenics
Clem Swaggerty
James Henderson
Shatter District
Shafter City Hall
Shafter Area
Milton Lohr Ranch
Buttonwillow
M. B
Union Oil
Army Recreation Center
Dudelnedss
Superior Drilling
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