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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
6
An agronomist describes mechanized farming as precision farming. The article discusses uniform spacing, irrigation and insect control, boll placement, and taller picker heads to improve picking efficiency and reduce dirt damage. Four to five years needed to prove practicality, with future installments promised.
H W Pat Kelly and family attended the golden wedding anniversary of his parents Thomas and Mrs. Kelly of San Jose in San Francisco. About 40 family members gathered at Kellys sister Mrs J R Walach home for the celebration. Patsy Kelly, a Stanford student, joined them after picking up Kelly and his wife and twin sons en route.
A. B. Wallace, proprietor of the former Schirmers in Shafter, promotes big city pricing and a northern Kern County fashion focus. He announces a state wide clearance to clear current stock for new spring merchandise bought on an eastern trip.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a Monday meeting at Memorial Hall with Mary Lou Collins presiding. Christine Rootes reported lunches provided for two students at the focal school while Mildred Guenther noted $52 spent on food clothing and bedding. Lois Scott of Delano will receive an invitation to the first April meeting. guests included Mrs Les Nusz Mrs Harry Schmidt and Mrs Dave Wipf.
Funeral services for Walter Cloud 67 who died January 14 in Kern General were conducted Tuesday at Flickinger Janzen Chapel with Rev. Sam Wilcox officiating. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Survived by wife Mattie Cloud two children Robert of Glendale and Norma Stillman of Bakersfield a nephew O E Hunter three sisters Mable Campe Linan and Sally Pipkin of Arkansas.
William Lowell McMullen, 78, died Friday at home in Salida. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Flickinger-Janzen Chapel with Rev. David Linsey officiating. He was a former Shafter area farmer, survived by his widow Laura of Salida and siblings in Bakersfield. Interment followed at Shafter Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs Ellis Criner 46 of North Shafter Labor Camp were held at 10 a.m. yesterday at Flickinger Jansen Mortuary with interment in Shafter Cemetery.
The undersigned certifies a Jewelry and watch repair store operates at 248 Central Avenue Shafter Kern County California under the fictitious firm name Gunnarason's Jewelry and that the listed person is Devoin C McWhorter 194 Grant Street Shafter California. Witness dated January 11 1950. Notary J C Penner County Kern California. Published January 19 26 February 2 9 1950.
The City of Shafter invites sealed bids for a 1948 Plymouth Tudor Sedan to be used as a police car. Vehicle must include heavy duty brake and generator options. Bids due by noon February 27, 1950 at the City Clerk's office 605 Den Valley Highway.
Mr and Mrs George Harrison of the Shafter experimental farm departed yesterday for a six weeks tour of the southern states.
Emil Stoller and Hugo Reich departed yesterday for Los Angeles to attend the 1950 Frigidaire convention at the Ambassador Hotel on Thursday. They plan to return to Shafter tomorrow.
J L Hill, confined to Keene Sanitarium, was allowed occasional weekend leaves to visit his family as his condition shows rapid improvement.
Mrs J L Hill is ill and confined to her home with an improved condition reported today encouraging signs of recovery.
Wayne Heffley has joined the advertising department of Phillip Morris in San Francisco after previously being associated with the Richmond Refining Co. The move signals a shift to a larger national advertiser for Heffley and reflects career advancement in the Bay Area business community.
Mr and Mrs Milton We Del and family of Wasco hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Sam Becker this week.
AXPHA COMBS and family of Phoenix Arizona revisit Shafter this week with Mr and Mrs Jess Combs.
Mr and Mrs Walter Kir Schenmann and Mr and Mrs Sam Mettler spent the weekend at the Mettlers Pismo Beach home.
Oscar Jones, who recently underwent surgery at San Joaquin hospital in Bakersfield, is recovering at home and listed in good condition.
Mr and Mrs Jack Thompson left by automobile for Moses Lake Washington last week to visit Mr and Mrs David Jones former Shafter residents. They were delayed due to heavy snow storms in transit.
Mrs Eyron Hanson won the prize in a foursome bridge game hosted by Mrs T V Little on Wednesday evening. Other players included Mrs Vida Ruhlman and Mrs W H Lowe.
Mrs G L Starrh departed for Compton to be with her daughter Loa Granger who is ill.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Lin Da welcomed visitors from Kingsburg including Luther Linda and his wife Helen plus Esther Linda.
Ann Rotherin Mrs. Thomas Wedge Edna Priebe and Mrs. P L Arnold enjoyed an afternoon of bridge at the Arnold home Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Art Brown Ell plan to visit in Solvang this weekend at the home of Mrs Brownell's brother C E Burgess and his wife.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Heffley spent the weekend in Bakersfield at their son and wife home and Mrs Carl Heffley was also present.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Parrett hosted last weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wagnon and their sons, with Mrs. Wagnon identified as a sister of Mrs. Parrett.
Mrs J B Nugent came back to Shafter on Monday after a several day visit with her parents Mr and Mrs George Mattis in Anaheim.
Mrs. Louis C. Epp entertained house guests recently including Mrs. Lena Masha of Oakland and Mrs. W A Hunt of Angwin, reflecting a social gathering of local residents and visitors.
A no host potluck gathering occurred at the John Jacobsen residence on Saturday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Richard Arnol Mr and Mrs David Muir Mr and Mrs Fred Bryant of Bakersfield and the John Jacobsens.
Jim Cody son of Mr and Mrs J C Cody is convalescing at home following a tonsilitis operation at Mercy Hospital.
Mrs John Robert Lind of Lompoc visited the Crandell residence this week. Mr and Mrs Channing Crandell hosted the guest, sharing social time at their home.
Mr and Mrs W T McClain were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mrs Jessie McClain.
Mr. and Mrs. Gina Mia Schnaidt of Bakersfield were weekend visitors at the home of Mrs. Schnaidt's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Meadows.
Mrs William Lachen Maier and Mrs Tip Henderson spent last week in Lodi visiting a sister Mrs Walter Lachenmaier and their mother Mrs Andrew Frey as part of family gathering.
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