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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
4
The article notes a Chest Drive shortfall of 4200 dollars as organizers press a renewed push. Earl Weil of Sprouse-Reitz joins the effort, aiming to end dormancy and bolster fundraising, while a second director criticizes past solicitors for neglecting duties.
The article discusses cotton mechanization, noting resistance to campaign participation and the role of H W Kel LS in solicitors work. It cites past California cotton growth, barriers to mechanization, and improvements through plant breeding or cultural practices, based on a Shafter study of Acala cotton in 1948.
Resolution No 97 announces the City Council intent to annex contiguous land to Shafter California The proposed area is described as the north 360 feet of Lot 16 and the north 360 feet of the ti 16 Township 28 South Range 25 East M D B and M Kern County The territory is to be designated as the Weinberger Tract for all proceedings related to the annexation
Mr and Mrs Art Hemingson proprietors of the Shafter Mercantile Company return from a buyers convention at the Biltmore and Clark hotels in Los Angeles. Eastern and Western manufacturers showcased forthcoming season styles and educational window display ideas for out of town store owners. The Shafter store won the Twenty Thirty Club award for best decorated Christmas windows among Shafter merchants.
City of Shafter announces a public hearing on February 13 1950 at 7 00 P M in City Hall Council Chamber for property owners in the proposed annexation territory to show cause against the move. Notice requires weekly publication in the Shafter Press for two weeks prior to the hearing.
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