National Potato Chief Lashes at Ceiling on Spuds
E. J. Peters of the Maple Ring Farm and about 150 potato growers urged Washington officials to revise the price ceiling on potatoes. He accused the OPS of haste and insufficient regard for packaging and distribution costs, urging removal of other produce from ceilings to avoid shortages. The group met with senators and representatives seeking changes before the June review.
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National Potato
N Potato Council
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Office of Price Stabilization
Peters
Washington, D.C
OPS
E. J. Peters
Maple Ring Pa
Long
Washington
Potato Council
Kiwanis
California
Turf Aristocrats Train for Season
Harness racing’s top riders prepare for the season at Lachenmaier’s Fresno avenue stables. Ken Carthal explains each horse is a distinct entity while Freeman Hanover clocked at 2:02 4/5 heads the stable. Drivers' skill and timing shape success beyond raw speed.
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Lachenmaier’s
Lachénmaier
Fresno Ave
H Lachenmaier
Fresno Avenue
Robert Neuman
Sol Camp
del Mar
Aining
Ken Carthal
Lachenmakeer Sta
Bles
Lachenmaier
S .No
Freeman
Hanover
Fremann Hanover
Buttonwillow Elects Honorary Mayor by Ballot Campaign
Buttonwillow residents buy ballots for cents to fund the March of Dimes campaign. Lions Club secretary J S Hughett says the stunt grew into a fundraising drive, with Joe Tazioli leading and Jack Frey second as a runoff set after February 15. Funds raised go to the local chamber for the runoff campaign.
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Buttonwillow
Buttonwill
March of Dimes
J. S. Hughett
Buttonwillow Lions Club
Marché Dimes
Buttonwillow Chamber of Merce
Lions Club
Yar
Joe Tazioli
Jack Frey
City plans to regulate solicitors with chamber of commerce plan
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce outlines a program to regulate house-to-house canvassing under city rules. Merchants would verify solicitors’ credentials, obtain city clearance and chamber approval, and report results to strengthen a bureau-like system. Veterans representatives already seek clearance through American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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Green River
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Baa
Esmen
Chislérs
Ernie Hofman
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Better Business Bureau
Veterans’ Organization
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Drainage Basis Studied by City Council
City council discussed drainage problems revealed by recent storms. Public Works Director Jack Harris proposed placing a pump at Rodriguez Street to remove floodwater and suggested leveraging Shafter Public Utility District sewage lines for excess water disposal. The council considered city streets protection measures for future heavy rains.
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Jack Harris
Acces
Frank Russell
Dan .Loewen
George
Ben) Grundy
Rodriguez Street
Boarder
Shafter
Shafter Public Uility District
Giant Valley Canal Dream Proposed For San Joaquin Valley
John Reber outlines a visionary canal system to move 35 million acre feet of water annually from San Francisco Bay across an elevated 380 mile channel to Los Angeles, with a parallel highway and railroad, and potential reservoirs in the Bay. Bakersfield audiences hear details and questions at a Chamber of Commerce event.
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San Joaquin Valley
Central Valley
John Reber
Reber
Bakersfield
Los Angeles
Noman
Great San Joaquin Basin
Raeber
Tmeet
San Francisco
California
San Francisco Bay
Valley
Pacific Ocean
PTA Minstrel Show Planned At High School
Mrs E A Brown announces a PTA minstrel show at the high school gym on February 20 at 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit the PTA scholarship fund with Bill Carpenter assisting Brown in arrangements. C J Ted Vignolo named interlocutor and several acts and cast members are listed.
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E. A. Brown
PTA
Brown
Bill Carpenter
C. J
Ted) Vignolo
Ead
Carpenter
Harvey Neuman
Dan Bledsoe
Jack Thompson
Harold Greene
Bates Dewey
J. W. Walker
N. R. Boggs
Glen Putman
John Peters
Lowell Todd
Putman
Mona Vee Moor
Robert McLean
William Carpenter
Hungry thief raids cafe in late Tuesday break in
A hungry thief pried open a back window of Lee's Drive-In and stole $40 worth of T-bone steaks and six dozen eggs along with $160 in other valuables from the establishment. Police report the break in and theft occurred Tuesday night and mention claret machine and juke box proceeds.
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Lee
Hanley Witcher
Woman will learn cost cutting cooking in Shafter
A February 19 cooking school at Veterans Memorial Hall led by Marguerite Fenner of PG&E, part of Magazine California's statewide Country Carnival, will teach homemakers in Shafter how to prepare better meals at lower cost. Demonstrations will cover home appliances while local appliance dealers sponsor exhibits and a grand prize. Attendees receive a free copy of the cookbook Better Meals at Lower Cost.
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Shafter Area
Marguerite Fenner
Pacific Gas and Electric Co
Veterans Memorial Hall
Magazine California
Shafter
Pg&e
Fenner
California
Three Point Beautification Program Set by Chamber
A three point beautification plan proposed by the chamber aims to improve Shafter through five responsibility levels: city county downtown merchants industrial sites and residential areas. A three man committee led by Jack Fleming will appoint representation for each segment and coordinate cleaning painting landscaping and debris removal to encourage nationwide involvement via social influence.
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Erle Bailey
L. QO
Horne
Jack Fleming
Peantalttae
Fleming
Blue and Gold Day Program Backed by Chamber
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce endorsed the Kiwanis Club Blue and Gold Day program. Russell Stickler leads arrangements for a March event in which more than 90 Shafter High School students will gain practical business training.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Russell Stickler
Kiwanian
Shafter High School
Clubs urged to schedule all meetings
Ernie Hofman secretary manager of the Shafter Chamber of Commerce was asked by members to maintain a calendar of upcoming events. The aim is to avoid meeting duplication and boost attendance, after two talks by John Reber and the Shafter Credit Bureau were held simultaneously.
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Ernie Hofman
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Hofman
Chamber
John Reber
Shafter Credit Bureau
Judge Delays Hearing After Receiving Burn
Judge Frank G. Shaw sustained a minor facial burn when a gas heater flashed in his face causing a police court hearing to be postponed until tomorrow. The city clerk, who presided Monday, returned to duty yesterday and planned to proceed with the hearing. Henry D. Hampton, 50, was booked Sunday night at Lerdo and Paci- fic.
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Frank G. Shaw
Henry D. Hampton
Lerdo and
Paci
1952 Building Boom Takes Hold in Shafter
January 1952 sees early construction activity in Shafter focused on housing. Permit values reach 29 475 including wiring and plumbing, against 20 000 in January 1951. City Inspector E K Grant notes potential boom with a new post office and 35 unit federal housing. 1951 set a record with 846 925 in total construction.
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Shafter
E. K. Grant
Grant
Richland School
General Tank Wins Contract On Water Tower
General Tank Company of Los Angeles won the Shafter Public Utility District contract to repair a 75,000 gallon water tank. As the sole bidder, the firm received a 10 year guarantee with a bid of 3708.33 dollars for outside and inside work including scaling cleaning painting and welding. Bruce, the company representative, said work would start around the 15th and run about 14 days.
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General Tank Company
Los Angeles
Shafter
General Tank
Shafter Public Utility District Board of Directors
Comn
Ly . Bruce
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Jack Manweiler
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Shafter Press
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