Export Law to Help Farmers Says Mettler
Kern county legislator Eugene Mettler urged lifting the Warren Act and other crop rules, predicting a Supreme Court decision may end enforced regulation. Speaking after a state committee meeting in Alameda county, he said planters will expand potato crops this summer and that repeal could save Shafter district growers at least $50,000 annually. He cited Washington observations and potential benefits for local farms and labor.
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Berkeley
Eugene Metler
Kern County
United States Supreme Court
State Committee
Alameda County
Mettler
Transfusions Given Mrs Hetz Improves in Bakersfield Hospital
Mrs. Margaret Hetz a Richland School teacher lying ill at Kern General Hospital Bakersfield has shown improvement after several blood transfusions Her two sons John and Richard live in a dormitory at Bakersfield Junior College An earlier mention of her illness appears in the report.
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Margaret Hetz
Richland School
Kern General Hospital
Bakersfield
Old Jules Book Club Review Discussion
The Old Jules novel is the topic for the book section of the Wednesday club. Members will meet at Mrs. Sua Ile Cane’s home to review the book and read discussion notes. Last week’s meeting was hosted by Mrs. M.
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Jules
Sua
New Road Through Here Is Assured
The Hanford to Taft highway parallel to the Santa Fe tracks through Shafter is assured. George H. Cutter of the Corcoran Chamber of Commerce road committee says deeds for the final right-of-way piece in Western Tulare County have been secured, removing the last obstacle to completion.
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Hanford
Taft
Santa Fe
Shafter
Shafter Business Men’s Association
George H. Cutter
Corcoran Chamber of Commerce
Tulare County
Library chief speaks to Wednesday Afternoon Club on Huntington Library
Lindley Bynum, head of the Californiana department at the Henry E. Huntington Memorial Library in San Marino, addressed the Wednesday Afternoon Club, detailing the library’s priceless collections and recent additions. He noted free viewing without admission cards and the growing visitor numbers. Mrs J J Peters Jr led the business session and announced the county reciprocity luncheon and meeting to be held January 21 in Shafter with a noon luncheon at the Legion hall. Mrs Homer D Rose outlined the American Citizenship committee plans, while Mrs Walter Emerick announced a pot luck luncheon for volunteers Saturday noon.
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Lindley Bynum
Californiana Department
Henry E. Huntington
San Marino
Bynum
J. J. Peters, Jr
Shafter
Legion Hall
Homer D Rose
American Citizenship Committee
Walter Emerick
Lobster Female Lays Up To Seventy Five Thousand Eggs
A lobster female may produce as many as 75 000 eggs in a spawning season. The observation highlights extreme fecundity among females and sheds light on reproductive capacity in lobsters.
Kern Union High School district vote set for Friday
Voters in the Kern Union High School district plan to approve a $200000 facilities project after a December defeat. In Shafter the proposal won 91 to 5, Bakersfield shows strong support, and rising student numbers in Bakersfield strain facilities. School officials expect an affirmative outcome based on districtwide sentiment.
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Kern Union High School
Shafter
Bakersfield
McFarland
Voters May Now Register in Shafter
Voters may register in Shafter as Sam Lachenmaier is appointed registration deputy by County Clerk E. F. Smith. Registration books are at Lachenmaier Bros. & Neumann offices. residents with necessary qualifications are urged to enroll without delay. Some have registered, but no rush yet.
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Shafter
Sam Lachenmaier
E. F. Smith
Weidman Named Chairman for Reciprocity Lunch in January
Mrs. O. E. Weidman is named chairman for the reciprocity luncheon and meeting on January 21. It is hosted under the auspices of the Wednesday Afternoon Club and will be held here.
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O. E. Weidman
Student Body Dedicates New High School Hall
The Shafter High School student body opened a new 40 by 90 foot Spanish style assembly hall with a 25 foot stage and modern lighting. Principal E P Jones spoke on the building’s use and features as students received awards and the library sits at the north end.
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Mindy Cot Urry
Shafter High School
William White
Club Advisae
Arnot Annis
Leetards
Walker Fry
Milton Koop
Gregory Malory
James Reily
Mike Janzen White
John Penner
Garnet Riley
Yell
Dorothea Peake
Ralph Lachenmaier
Milton Keap
Gregory Malo- Smith
Glenn 0
Victor Voth
Harry Neuman
Harry Bergen
Kern County
Kern County Union High
Richland C Banquet Colorful Social Event
The Richland Teachers' Club held its annual banquet last evening drawing civic county officials and educators from the southern San Joaquin valley. Toastmaster E B Stringham introduced the program and outlined the coming school bond election. Alfred Siemen of Bakersfield spoke on School Social Security and the school’s cultural role.
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Richland Teachers’ Club
San Joaquin Valley
E. B. Stringham
Ida B. Engie
Stringham
Alfred Siemen
Bakersfield
Siemen
Black rhododendrons found in Tibet regions
A note reports that black rhododendrons occur in certain areas of Tibet indicating localized plant variation. The observation highlights regional flora diversity without detailing broader distribution.
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Tibet
Church Elects Tuesday For New Year At Shafter
Union Congregational Church of Shafter held a Tuesday post dinner meeting on January 14 with many members present. Dr. T Hilton Radcliffe outlined church achievements in America since 1620 and urged loyalty generosity and consecration as the program continued. Officials elected include Church Clerk H P Midgley Church Treasurer M E Hitchcock Trustees W H Hitchcock Sherman Bobst O T Olsen Deacons Elmer Chinsberg A W Eckman W A Livers Pianist Mr Rath Assistant Hetz.
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Union Congregational Church
Shafter
T. Hilton Radcliffe
America
H. P. Midg
Eckman YMCA county head for 1836 election
Al W Eckman of Shafter was elected president of the county Y M C A at the annual banquet and election held Monday night at the Bakersfield Baptist Church. John Unruh and E P Jones of Shafter were re elected to represent Shafter on the county board of directors.
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al. W. Eckman
Shafter
Baptist Church
Bakersfield
John Unruh
E. P. Jones
J. H. Porterfield
Shafter High School
Mittee
Chafter
and Gribble
Z. Bartel
James Wilson
William White
Walter Emerick
Waldo Unruh
Myron Janzen
Perrys Seek Divorce From Actress Wife Wing
Perry and Patricia Wing, daughter of Capt. Paul Wing and sister of Toby Wing, clash in Kern county court with Perry seeking dissolution of marriage and Wing seeking alimony of 100 per month. He accuses her of going to her parents too often. she accuses him of cruelty including an incident of throwing her from a divan and verbal abuse. The case goes to trial next Monday.
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Shafter
Patricia Wing
Wing
Kern County
Perry
Miss Wing
Capt
Paul Wing
Toby Wing
Buy Property Here Mr. and Mrs. Starrh
Mr and Mrs G L Starrh purchase property in a local transaction. The brief item notes the buyers and location without detailing price or parcel specifics. The notice appears as a concise real estate transfer stub in the community column.
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G. L. Starrh
Church Notes and Delegates for Annual Conference
Secretary Merwin Olaga files church details. Ushers James Li vers and Merwin Olsen listed. Delegates to Annual Conference include Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Eckman. Pastor announces Communion service scheduled for Sunday January 26.
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Merwin Olaga
James Livers
Merwin Olsen
A. W. Eckman
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Hetz
Book Club
Richland C
Eckman Ymca
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