Migrant Board Backed State Efforts on Farm Labor Policy
W. Pat Kelly of Shafter urged a full time state board to address agricultural labor problems. He supported better county health and medical facilities for farm workers, child care centers with state aid, school lunch programs with shared costs, and long term low interest loans to promote home ownership. He called for strict enforcement of child labor laws and stronger financing for enforcement.
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Pat) Kelly
Alan
Shafter
Finand Insurance
Oil and Industry
California
Rio Bravo Substation Upgrade Triggers City Power Alert
Pacific Gas and Electric reports Rio Bravo substation expansion will place Shafter on emergency service for about 30 days. During this period the city will draw power from Lerdo Famosa or Wasco stations depending on load. Recent outages blamed on storms and utility line damage.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Rio Bravo
Shafter
Lerdo
Famosa
Wasco
Seamen Complete Navy Training at San Diego Center
Two Shafter seamen Paul D. Robey apprentice and William C. Smith recruit finished training at the naval training center in San Diego. Robey resided at 771 Lerdo Rd and Smith at 626 Central Ave. They are now available for assignment to a fleet unit or a Navy school for specialized training.
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Shafter
Paul D. Robey
William C. Smith
Naval Taining Center
San Diego
Robey
Lerdo Rd
Smith
Central Ave
Navy
VEW Benefit Show Opens Today With Baby Contest Knockout
The Shafter Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsor a 7 59 pm opening of Going Places at Veterans Memorial Hall to aid Korean War veterans. Fifteen babies enter the contest led by Janet Fowler with voting closing 5 pm Friday.
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VEW
Shafter Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans Memorial Hall
Eileen McKay
Little Janet Fowler
Large Crowd Attends Shafter Chamber Installation
Dr. O G Ohlsson passes the gavel to P C Clarkin as the Shafter Chamber of Commerce holds its first annual installation dinner in Lee's Dining Room. Reynolds, principal speaker for the Central Valley Empire Association, urges stronger organization and notes regional groups like the Los Angeles Chamber and Redwood Empire Association influence state action. The association aims to expand across Stanislaus to Kern counties with representation in Sacramento and Washington.
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Lee
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
O. G. Ohlsson
P. C. Clarkin
Central Valley Empire Association
Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Redwood Empire Association
The
Farm Bureau
National Cotton Council
Reynolds
Stanislaus
Kern
Sacramento
Washington
Redwood Group
L.A
Lions Organize Club Elect Handel President
Otto D. Handel of Shafter rancher was elected president of the newly organized Lions Club. Ralph Boel is first vice president Kenneth Howell is second vice president Tom Hayhurst secretary Herbert Neuman treasurer John Gaede lion tamer and Harry Thompson tail twister. Board members are Robert McClain C C Dusty Rheats Kenneth Pipkin and Robert Somers. The club plans a Wednesday meeting at Lees Dining Room with quarter night set for March 3.
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Otto D. Handel
Shafter Rancher
Lions Club
Ralph Boel
Kenneth A. Howell
Tom Hayhurst
Herbert Neuman
John Gaede
Harry Thompson
Robert McClain
C. C
Dusty) Rheats
Kenneth Pipkin
Robert Somers
Shafter Lions
Lee’s
Cuarter
Frizzell to Lead Shafter March of Dimes Drive
J W Frizzell shafter merchant to spearhead 1951 March of Dimes campaign announced by E M Richardson chairman with county wide drive under way this week including support from downtown merchants and the Junior Women's Club a benefit dance in February to aid the county quota of 25 000 polio cases in Kern is noted while polio cases declines are cited for 1948 234 with 15 deaths 1949 77 cases 1950 53 cases and one death with half of net returns kept by the county chapter for patient care
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Frizzell
Shafter
E. M. Richardson
Down
Cub
Kern County
Stee
Two Mexican Colony Youths Stabbed After Dance
Two youths from Mexican Colony, Belano Carr sesting 15 and Raymond Barelo 17, were stabbed by three unidentified assailants while leaving a dance in Shafter. Both were rushed to Kern General Hospital with serious injuries and listed in stable condition. Sheriff and police investigate the attack.
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Kern General Hospital
Shafter
Belano Carr
Red Cross Seeks More Donors in Kern County
The Kern County Red Cross mobilizes volunteers for a blood procurement drive with a Bloodmobile in Bakersfield on January 23 and 24. Chief Phil C. Pifer chairs the steering committee and urges collecting 500 pints to aid American troops in Korea. appointments are at the Bakersfield Red Cross office or Shafter Press.
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Kern County
Shafter
Shafter Press
Bakersfield
Korea
Phil C. Pifer
Twelve Volunteers Sign for Emergency Defense Council
Twelve volunteers have joined the Shafter Defense Council this week, said Executive Secretary Frank G. Shaw. The new signups include Maybelle Howell Wilbur F Stocker Robert H Somers Elmer Anderson Kenneth A HowellJack Hare E A Brown David M Muir John W Sanders Helen Turknett John J Peters Jr Wade J Hamilton Jr.
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Shafter Defense Council
Frank G. Shaw
Maybelle Howell
Wilbur F. Stocker
Robert H. Somers
Elmer Anderson
Kenneth A. Howell
Jack Hare
E. A. Brown
David M. Muir
John W. Sanders
Helen Turknett
John J. Peters, Jr
Wade J. Hamilton, Jr
Silver Star for Lopez in Korea Valor Ceremony
M Sgt Baltazar M Lopez of Shafter received the Silver Star from Brig Gen Carter W Clarke at Camp Osaka in a Jan 8 ceremony. He previously earned the Bronze Star with V device for withdrawing under fire and evacuating wounded in Korea. His wife Frances and five children live in the Mexican Colony.
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Baltazar M. Lopez
Shafter
Korea
Carter W. Clarke
Southwestern Command
Camp
Osaka
Lopez
Rye
Frances
Four Motorists Held On Drunk Driving Charges
Four motorists were arrested on drunk driving charges by city police last week. One, James George Williams, 51, of Thomas Lane, pleaded not guilty and will face a jury trial at 10 a.m. February 15. bail set at $300 by City Judge Frank Shaw. The other three pleaded guilty: Jay Q. Young, 63, Bakersfield, fined $100 with a 90 day suspended sentence. John Leon Creek, 45, jailed 180 days. John Castro, 18, Bakersfield, fined $150 with a 150 day suspended sentence.
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James George Williams
Thomas Lane
Frank Shaw
Jay Q. Young
Bakersfield
John Leon Creek
John Castro
Bakersfig
Criswell to Appear Here for Women Only
Jeron King Criswell, famed author and forecaster, visits Shafter Theater on January 26 at 2 p.m. for a women only program titled Seven Secrets of Charm. He will present predictions and a questions and answers forum as part of the Shafter Press event.
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Shafter Theater
Jeron King
Criswell
Shafter Press
California
Sup
Two to Seek SWID Post in Wasco Irrigation Board Race
Two ranchers seek the second division seat on the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District board in an election set for February 7. Loren Voth and W M Jacob sen vie for the post as incumbent John Nale leaves the division. Polls run noon to 6 pm with the Wasco fire department hosting the second division and the Shafter-Wasco Gin hosting the third division.
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Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District Board of Directors
Allen_Johnston
Loren Voth
Kern County Farm Bureau
W. M. Jacobsen
Wasco
John Nale
John. J. Peters, Jr
Fire Department
Shafter-Wasco
Kern County Potato Crop Limited by Acreage Drop Says Agriculture Chief
Agricultural Commissioner Lewis A Burtch forecasts a 1951 Kern County potato crop near 10 500 acres with 9000 planted already and a 2751 acre cut from last year He notes early season frost risk in Edison district while cotton production totals 280 287 bales and he predicts further reductions in potatoes this year amid rising land prices.
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Kern County
Lewis A.burtch
Edison
Burtch
Leaders Step Up Defense in Shafter Recruitment Drive
The Shafter Defense Council appeals for 400 new volunteers with help from American Legion and VFW veterans. Records show only 15 observers in the disaster corps and 14 auxiliary members have signed on. Enlistment is open at city hall daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with after hours at the police station.
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Shafter Defense Counscil
Frank G. Shaw
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Shafter
Defense Council
Jack Hate
VFW
Vernon Witcher
P. L. Arnold
Defense
John Reily
E. D
Boots) Perry
Albert ‘Finkbeiner
Defense Corps
Shaw
Corps
Volunte
Red Cross
James Hodges
American Red Cross
N Shafter
J. Wy
Pot of Gold Winners in Shafter Prizes Totals
Old man Hick presides as favorites in the Pot of Gold drawings. Virginia Lefler won 20 dollars third prize at 332 State Street, Frank Bergman 50 dollars first prize, and Betty Foster 30 dollars second prize. Merchants started the promotion to boost home shopping and support the town. Results are encouraging. tickets will be held back for a trial period to curb fake entries. A new drawing is planned this Saturday at the county park at 7 30 with 100 dollars in cash prizes.
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Pot of Gold Merchant Committee
Shafter Readers Get Local Press and California Magazine
Shafter residents enjoy the Shafter Press plus Magazine California, a supplemental tabloid carried by 44 weekly papers. The magazine offers regional features, a garden section, and general features by specialist writers to showcase California to readers.
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Shafter
Shafter Press
California
Magazine
Oosa
Ion
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