Utility District Plans Call For Improved Water Mains
Shafter Public Utility District considers expanding water lines to meet growth. Engineer F S Currie outlines 8 and 10 inch mains to run from Santa Fe tracks to Central Avenue and Jackson Avenue with a goal of 35 to 40 pounds pressure. The plan aims to reduce shortages, serve potato sheds, and improve residential supply as federal funds可能 assist costs.
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Shafter Public
Santa Fe
Poso Street
Central Avenue
Jackson Avenue
Santa Fe Way
Five Corners
City Eyes Water System to Cut Fire Hazard Costs
The board of fire underwriters approves a proposed water system designed to boost efficiency and future city growth. The plan could lead to a lower insurance rating if installed, reducing fire costs. Financing is under review with an estimated cost of 40 000 to 50 000 dollars as officials study funding options.
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Board of Fire Underwriters
Signs At City Entrances Targeted By Shafter Business Men
Shafter Business Men's association discussed erecting civic signs at entrances. A committee led by Ernest Panero will study costs signs type and locations. J C Siemens noted potatoes sent to Watsonville for a Fourth of July barbecue. A grummer program may start. An airport improvement committee reported two runways graded needing oiling upkeep and more land.
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Shafter
Shafter Business Men's Association
Ernest Panero
J. W. Frizzell
L. H. McGrane
J. C. Siemens
Watsonville
Recreation Committee
P. V. McClure
Congregational Church Plans Evening Services
Union Congregational church board decides to hold special evening meetings from the second Sunday in July. The initial service on July 9 will be a communion and reception for new members. The board also plans to buy a church cooler for summer use.
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Union Congregational Church Board
Tractor overturn traps Lerdo road worker for an hour
A Lerdo road worker was injured when his tractor rolled over while crossing a reservoir bank. He was pinned beneath the machine for about an hour and sustained a puncture wound from the gear shift in his leg.
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Lerdo Road
Onion Shipments Reach Ninety Cars For Week
Rail from the Shafter district moved nine cars of onions this week, bringing the season total to 81 cars. For the week ending June 23 track shipments counted 2 589 sacks and 243 lugs.
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Shafter
Hampshire Hogs Registered by James Bobst
Application blanks for eight purebred Hampshire gilts were filed by James Bobst, a local Future Farmer, who already has 12 registered Hampshires. Three gilts are from a fall litter and five from a spring litter. He plans to exhibit at the state fair in Sacramento, Bakersfield Livestock Show, and other fairs.
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Hampshire
James Bobst
Bobst
Sacramento
Bakersfield
Kattenhorn Installed as Head of Baptist Group
Lawrence Kattenhorn of Shafter was Saturday evening installed as president of the Kern River Baptist Young People's Association in a ceremony at the Kern Baptist Association encampment at Portuguese Meadow. The encampment lasted a week and ended Tuesday, with county Baptists in attendance. The Reverend Edgar H. McAllister of the First Church led the service.
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Lawrence Kattenhorn
Shafter
Kern River Baptist Young People’s Association
Kern Baptist Association
Portuguese Meadow
Edgar H. McAllister
Baptist church staffer and Mollie McAllister noted
A Baptist church from Shafter served on camp staff and Miss Mollie McAllister attended the event or activity referenced in the report.
Kermeth Anderson Improves After Tractor Accident
Kermeth Anderson, injured three weeks ago in a tractor accident, is reported in improved condition. He may be returned soon from Bakersfield hospital where he has been treated. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John F Anderson who reside two miles west of town.
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Kermeth Anderson
Bakersfield
Anderson
John F. Anderson
Notary Public A J Zimmerman Dies In Casualty
A J Zimmerman known as Jack, a notary public, is reported casualty in a recent incident. Authorities have not released further details pending official statements.
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Casualty
A. J
Jack” Zimmerman
Notary Public
San Joaquin Pipe and Salvage Co Offers Plumbing Line
Bakersfield ad from TYRE BROS showcases a complete line of new and used bath tubs toilets water heaters laundry trays pipe and fittings at low overhead to save customers money. Located at 4000 Chester Ave next to Waynes Dairy.
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Tyre Bros
San Joaquin Pipe and Salvage Co
Chester Ave
Bakersfield
Waynes Dairy
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Merkle
Becker
Schultz
Gaede
Sparks
Campbell
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Annis
New
Cee Nee
Rh Janes
Malm
Lf Howard
Pounding
Wooley
Eer Beavers
A Craig
Golden Gate International Exposition
Gussie Raegener
Eugene Merrick
G.A.R
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Ition
Congregational Church
Kattenhorn
Baptist
L. H. McGrane Optometrist
Sunset Ave
Calif
Jack A. Lighthill
Public Weighmaster Automobile
Pacific Gas and
Fraser
Home Appliance CO
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Saley Mace Sl Supply Co.s
Melry
Herbert L. Comfort
Western Auto Supply Co
Inal
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Durat
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Hollywood
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