Cotton boom reshapes Shafter as cotton gins expand
The San Joaquin Valley sees a large rise in cotton output after government acreage limits and a strong seed supply. California growers, led by Acala 442 seed, increase acreage and ginning capacity. Shafter becomes a central hub with new gins and processing facilities amid a shift from potatoes to cotton profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Joaquin Valley
Uncle Sam
California
Department of Agriculture
Shafter
Construction Boom in Shafter Surges in June 1951
Building Inspector E. K. Grant reported a June spike in Shafter construction as Richland School added classrooms and an administrative unit with a permit value near 408 600 dollars. Richland School itself accounts for 398 000 dollars, while private projects include L A Kattenhorn’s North Shafter home.
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Shafter
E. K. Grant
Richland School
Richland
L. A. Kattenhorn
Shafter Avenue
Fire Chief Thanks Friends for Cards
Albert Finkbeiner, returning to Shafter after a serious operation in Santa Barbara, thanks friends for the 250 get well cards and many floral tokens received during his hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Finkbeiner
Shafter
Santa Barbara
Street Work Begins on Shafter Avenue Improvement
Public Works Director Jack Harris reports city crews began lowering the center crown on Shafter Avenue from Five Points to the county line at Stone Street. The $4000 project includes surface oiling and is expected to take about 30 days with Bill Unruh added to the crew. Signs are being produced and placed by E. F. Bender along Shafter Tulare and Mannel avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Avenue
Public Works
Jack Harris
Stone Street
Harris
Bill Unruh
Utility District
E. F. Bender
Shafter
Tulare
Mannel
Indonesians Enter Flight Phase At Shaf ter Airport
Sixty Indonesian cadets at Shaf ter Airport move into the fourth phase of their training with twin engine aircraft. Director James Hennessy of Transocean Air Lines says the third phase ends as the last cadet solos in an AT-6 this week. A traditional dunking marks each solo, culminating with Hennessy dunked after the final AT-6 solo. The program may close in November with completion of the final phase, and a new Indonesian contingent may replace the current school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
James Hennessy
Transocean Air Lines
Hennessy
John Kelly Wins Appointment To Annapolis Naval Academy
John Kelly, 19 year old UC student, received an appointment to the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis through the Secretary of Navy. He leaves for the academy on Saturday and is the son of Mr and Mrs H W (Pat) Kelly. He was active in student leadership and sports at Shafter High and held multiple campus roles. His twin brother is Tom Kelly.
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John Kelly
Annapolis Naval Academy
University of California
United States Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Secretary of Navy
H. W
Pat) Kelly
Naval Academy
Young Kelly
Academy
Thomas Werdel
Kersfield
Shafter ‘High
Caliia
Traffic Controls Step Closer in Check by State
Fresno area traffic plan advances as the state division of highways presents a potential traffic control island at Shafter Avenue and Central Valley Highway to ease a fork onto CVH. The proposal includes dual lanes, stoppoints at each fork, and a straight approach to the central area connect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Division of Highways
Shafter Avenue
Central Valley Highway
CVH
Santa Fe
INOI
Central Area
E.W. Taylor
Fresno
Lerdo
Central Valley
Taylor
Sacramento
Jack Harris
Shafter
Kern County
F. G. Shaw
City Adopts 75c Rate On Property
The Shafter City Council adopted a 75-cent tax rate per $100 assessed valuation for the 1951-52 fiscal year, projecting about $27,331 in city funds and a total budget of $102,619.99. Also outlined are expected revenues from garbage, sales tax, licenses, and various fees. The council, acting as board of equalization, heard complaints from Mrs. Walter Powell about a double assessment on property at South James street and Lerdo highway, and discussed alley work and settling ground near her property.
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Shafter City
Board of Equalization
Walter Powell
South James Street
Lerdo Highway
Army Reservists Leave for Camp at Camp Cook
Nine Army reservists from Shafter and Wasco depart Sunday for a two week summer training program at Camp Cook. The group includes Lt. Colver H. Jones Jr Sgt Joseph L. Thompson and privates Jesse Crane Fred Starrh J C Warneke Kenneth Wishon James Janzen D B Wood and George Yursick. As members of the 391st engineers they will build bridges roads and air ports and drill on range and engineer problems. Training draws engineer units from Washington Oregon Arizona and California.
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Army
Shafter
Camp Cook
Colver H. Jones, Jr
Joseph L. Thompson
Jesse F. Crane
Fred L. Starrh
J. C Warneke
Kenneth D. Wishon
James M. Janzen
D. B. Wood
George F. Yursick
Wasco
391St Engineers
Army Engineers
Jones
Washington
Oregon
Arizona
California
Nazarene Bible School to End Tonight
Approximately 76 pupils will complete the Church of the Nazarene Bible School with a program led by the Rev. Orval Seago. The day begins with a 9 a.m. chapel, followed by Bible study, refreshments, memory work and handicraft, with the final program at 8 p.m. Dunham assisted the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene Bible School
Orval Seago
Seago
Dunham
Signboard Up to Greet City Visitors
A new redwood sign at the Lerdo Central Valley Highway entrance to Shafter is unveiled by a Chamber of Commerce committee led by Robert Somers. Phil Ohanneson supplied material and labor, with volunteers including Ernie Hofman and Pat Kelly assisting. The marker lists Rotary, Shafter 20 30 Club, American Legion, Lions and Kiwanis and notes meetings for visitors.
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Shafter
Lerdo-Central Valley Highway
Ernie Hofman
Chamber
H. W
Pat) Kelly
Elmer Ziemke
Ben Laverty
Bert Ware
A. G. Mortimore
Thurston Anderson
Phil Clarkin
Rotary
American Legion
Lions and Kiwanis
Reuben's Club Tops Experts in Week Victory Run
Reuben's Club stunned the league by winning twice in a week. They beat Wasco Power Club 5 4 on Monday and Shafter 20 30 Club 10 9 on Tuesday.
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Frank Russell
Reuben
Gargare
Shafter
Wasco Power Club
Rosedale
Buttonwillow
Pee Wee
Stringham’s
Central Hardware
Rio Bravo
Reed and Bell
Oeat
Rose
Hammond to Report On Education Meeting
Reginald Hammond president of the Richland Teacher's Club will report on the National Education Association convention in San Francisco. He notes the meeting was successful with teachers attending from across America Hawaii Canada and Puerto Rico as the new school year begins in September.
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National Education Association
San Francisco
Reginald Hammond
Richland Teacher’s Club
Hammond
America
Hawaii
Cana
Puerto Rico
Cole
Earl Wipf and Wife Elected Leaders in Kern Legion
Mr and Mrs Earl Wipf of Shafter were elected commander and auxiliary president at the Kern County Council meeting in Fellows Legion Hall. Installing officers were Harold Dyer district chairman and Mrs Dorothy Howell of Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Wipf
Shafter
American Legion and Auxiliary
Kern County
Legal Adviser Gets Ok eh on Water Contract
J Thomas Crowe Visalia attorney serving as legal adviser to the Shafter Wasco Irrigation District board was authorized to negotiate with the Bureau of Reclamation. A revised contract prepared by Crowe was approved and will be submitted after clarifying costs and delivery dates. Final approval rests with higher government officials and eventual voter consideration.
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J. Thomas Crowe
Visalia
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District Board of Directors
Bureau of Reclamation
Crowe
Bureau
George Harrison Day Planned by Shafter Chamber
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce plans a George Harrison Day to honor the United States Experimental Farm cotton expert and agronomist George Harrison. The event, likely in early September, includes a cotton field day with dignitaries from across California and Governor Earl Warren among invitees. A coordinating committee led by Harlin Wilson and partners will organize the program with state officials and industry leaders attending.
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Harrison
United States Experimental Farm
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
George Harrison
California
Chamber
P. C. Clarkin
Earl Warren
Harlin Wilson
Harvey Gaede
John Peters
Peter Channeson
Ernie Hofman
Po Cotton Distributors Associa
Small Crowd Attends Dedication of Shafter Park Bandstand
The Shafter County Park bandstand was officially dedicated with a small town audience. Richard Heber organized the event as acting recreation director, with Jack Manweiler hosting. Speakers included H. W. Kelly Kern county assemblyman and Ardis Walker first district supervisor. Allen Lambourne led the all county band under Kern County Band Cultural Association.
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Shafter County Park
Richard Heber
Shafter
Jack Manweiler
Shafter Recreation Commission
H. W
Pat). Kelly
Kern County
Ardis M. Walker
Musicians Union
Allen Lambourne
Bakersfield
Kern County Band Cultural Association
Generals Hopes Slim Bledsoe Eyes Depleted Grid Squad
Generals coach Dan Bledsoe announced a tentative 1951 football schedule for Shafter High School. With a depleted lineup and a new league alignment, Shafter opens October 5 at Strathmore and visits Taft October 12, followed by league games at Exeter October 19 and home contests with Coalinga October 26 and Corcoran November 9. The team, coming off a near-championship tied with Corcoran last year, faces a rebuild as most heavy linemen are gone.
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Shafter High
Generals
Dan Bledsoe
Strathmore
Corcoran
Wasco
Shafter
Exeter
Lemoore
Coalinga
Sequoia
New Ag Building Moves Ahead At High School
Principal J Hill reports progress on the high school's new cultural building costing 172000. Guy E Hall is the general contractor as bricklaying advances. The structure will include three units linked by a covered corridor a culture shop a mezzanine age room two classrooms with partitions and potential to form one large room. It will house an agriculture library offices auditorium restrooms lockers wash stalls and a paved courtyard.
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J Hill
Guy .E. Hall
Hill
Driver Pays $150 on Drunk Charge in Police Court
A 52 year old Ga worker named C Bryant pleaded guilty to a drunk driving charge in police court this week and paid a $150 fine. The incident was reported in local police records.
Grass Cutters Advised To Box Lawn Trimmings
City public works official Jack Harris urged residents to place grass trimmings in wooden boxes for collection. He warned that loose piles are not picked up and crews will not remove unboxed clippings. The notice emphasizes proper disposal to ensure waste removal.
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Jack Harris
City Public Works Dugeton
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Jack Fleming
John
Tom
Stanford University
Peas
Frank G. Shaw
Powell
Shafter Public Utility District
Nazarene Bible School
Phil Channeson
Bob Somers
Ak Oe
Fesee
Earl Wipfs
Kern Group
Okeh
Bledsoe Eyes
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