Eight Shafter Girl Scouts to attend Greenhorn summer camp
The Social Realm reports Shafter Girl Scouts plan a week long camp at Greenhorn mountain starting Sunday. Two local women Mrs. O Olson and Mrs. H C Neufeld join as assistant director and camp committee member while 20 Wasco and eight Weldon girls are registered.
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Shafter
Greenhorn Mountain
T. Olson
H.C. Neufeld
Witertist
Phyllis Mettler
Mariori2
Orson Donna Jane Neufeld
Fisiccott
Jo Ann Jones
Betty Mecham
Shirley Thomas
Bonnie Scules
Wasco
Weldon
Choir Picnic at Kern River Park Led by G J Siemens
Members of the choir and music committee of the Mennonite Brethren church held a Thursday evening picnic at Kern River park. G J Siemens directed the program and the Rev H D Wiebe spoke to attendees during the social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern River Park
G J. Siemens
H. D. Wiebe
Card Club Entertained At Sanderson Home
Mrs. R G Sanderson entertained members of her card club Saturday evening at the Sanderson home. A babe cue was played in the yard with prizes awarded to Mesdames Elizabeth Ingram Oscar Wiedman and Harry Fowler Ed Kolbenstetter. Attending were Oscar Wiedman G Lindquist J P Hanson Gien Sanderson Mrs Jeanette Stoner Mrs Tillie Straut Mrs H W Vanatta Misses Martha Hoffman Lorraine Sandersons Harry Fowler Ed Kolbensteter Everett Wiedman Gordon Lindquist and R G Sanderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.G. Sanderson
Sanderson
Elizabeth Ingram
Oscar Wiedman
Harry Fowler
Ed. Kolbenstetter
G. Lindquist
J. P. Hanson
Gien Sanderson
Jeanette Stoner
Tillie Straut
H. W. Vanatta
Martha Hoffman
Berkeley
Lorraine Sandersons
Kolbensteter
Everett Wiedman
Gordon Lindquist
R. G. Sanderson
Church Services and Activities in Wasco Area
Union Congregational Church hosts Sunday school at 10 a m with W A Livers in charge. Christian Youth report on a Pilgrim Fellowship picnic at 7 p m. Evening service at 8 p m features Dr Edward D Gaylord as guest speaker and Richard Hetz as pianist. First Baptist Church lists Bible school 10 a m P A Schmidt superintendent morning service 11 a m with The Lord's Supper, Young People's societies and Prayer League at 7 p m, evening service 8 p m with sermon The Inevitable Therefore and Acts 17 11-12. Mid week prayer service Wednesday 8 p m. John’s Catholic Church Wasco serves Masses 6 30 a m and 8 30 a m with Confessions Saturday 7 p m.
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Union Congregational Church
A. Livers
Christian Youth Meeting
Lou Starrh
Dorothy Johnson
Edward D. Gaylord
Southern California Congregational] Conference
Richard Hetz
First Baptist Church
East Lette Road
Edgar H. McAllister
Bible School
A. Schmidt
Young People’s Societies
Prayer League
Comet Brightens Near Sun Then Fades Quickly
A comet increases in brilliancy as it approaches the sun and fades rapidly as it departs, drawing interest from observers. The tale describes its brightening arc and swift disappearance from evening skies.
Two and One-Half Per Cent Reduction In County Valuation
Kern county's total assessed value for 1939 falls to $262,285,060 from $268,160,625 in 1938, a 2.5 percent drop. County assessor Tom Burke cites weaker oil field activity and the federal sale of 122,800 acres in the Muroc district for bombing range as reasons, with city assessments listed for Shafter Bakersfield Delano Maricopa Taft and Tehachapi.
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Kern County
Tom Burke
Burke
Muroc
Shafter
Bakersfield
Delano
Maricopa
Taft
Tehachapi
Cotton acreage estimate set at 24 943 000
The Agriculture Department reports 24 943 000 acres of cotton under cultivation in the United States on July 1, with California at 334 000 acres about 94 percent of last year. The 1928-37 average is 32 percent higher than this year’s total. Last year July 1 had 25 018 000 acres.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
California
Funeral services held for Baby Neuman in Bakersfield
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Baby Neuman who died Sunday at a Bakersfield hospital. Parents were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Neuman. Interment followed at Shafter Cemetery.
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Baby Neuman
Bakersfield Hospital
Joe Neuman
Shafter Cemetery
Control Methods for Lawn Pests Warned by Morley
C S Morley deputy agricultural commissioner warns householders about sod webworm damage to blue grass and clover lawns. He notes larval feeding at roots and adult moths emerging at dusk and describes a recommended Dichloroethyl ether contact spray, its application rate and coverage.
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C. S. Morley
Agricultural Commissioner’s
Three Local Boys Attend Y M C A Camp This Week
Three local boys Eddie Hall Ed Gaede and Carl Levi attend the county YMCA camp second session at Portuguese Meadows. Rev Alfred T Chandler who drove the boys to camp stays through the week as staff. J W Wilson coordinates third period attendance. Richard Gribble of Shafter leads all organized games as instructional staff.
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Portuguese Meadows
Alfred T. Chandler
Eddie Hall
Ed. Gaede
Carl Levi
J. W. Wilson
Richard Gribble
Shafter
Depth reached at Sullivan No. 1 well on Tuesday
A depth of 4350 feet was reached Tuesday morning at General Petroleum's Sullivan No. 1 well in Section 12 29 25 south of the Shafter field. Drilling at the outpost of the Greeley field began just over a week ago as work continues. Ray Ferguson Ralph Tucker and Don Christensen plan a two week western trip beginning Saturday to Donner Lake Salt Lake City Yellowstone National Park and other points of interest.
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General Petroleum
Sullivan No. 1
Shafter Field
Greeley Field
Ray Ferguson
Ralph Tucker
Don Christensen
Donner Lake
Salt Lake City
Yellowstone National Park
West
E. G. Buerkle
Santa Cruz
Frank Alves
Aquacade Star Sames York at World’s Fair Amphitheatre
A aquatic show star waits in the large marine amphitheatre at the World’s Fair as the water spectacle is staged.
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Same York
Summer Discount Lets Modernize Gas Heating Equipment
A summer discount plan from Southern California Gas and local dealers offers up to 10 percent off central heating units and permanent gas equipment. Financing is available through Title I of the National Housing Act with no payments until October, and leases of at least six months beyond purchase can qualify even if not homeowners.
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Shafter
Southern California Gas Company
A. B. Newby
Newby
Lesses
Kern County Farm Bureau Board Reports Potato Disease Meeting
Routine reports were heard at a Kern County Farm Bureau Board meeting held Saturday at the Bakersfield agricultural building. A. W. Eckman of Shafter reported on a prior meeting to discuss potato disease.
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Kern County Farm Bureau
Bakersfield
A. W. Eckman
Shafter
Cow Peas Planted on Shafter High School Farm
A cover crop of cow peas has been planted on the five acre Shafter high school farm where a potato harvest occurred this year. The peas will be dished under in fall.
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Shafter High School
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Susie Isaac
Mesdames Guthrie
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Carrie Littlefield
Essie Russell
Juanita Koop
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Evelyn Gaede
Fern Gaede
Naomi Mayfield
Aldene Janzen
Adeline Karber
Vera
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Essie Jo Russell
Verna Balzer
M.B. Choir
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Broadway
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Owen McMullen
Shoe Department
Alliance E
Shafter Mercantile Co
Sullivan
Yellowstone
Christopher
Shafter Drug Store
San Joaquin Pipe and Salvage Co
Alaska
General Electric
Shatter Radio Electric
John T. Suderman
Prop
Central Ave
Daiby Day Hancock
Peter Kehn
Golden West Ave
Jersey
Los Angeles
A. B. Neufeld
North Shafter
J. F. Richert
Bath
Riverside Drion
Thomas Lane
E.C. Schneider
H.C. Schneider
Main Oil Company
Lon V. Smith
South
Lorraine Blvd
Calif. Whitney
A. P. Emerald
Shafter Tire
Fresno Street
J. H. Arnold
Wall and
Golden West
W. F. Zimmerman
Lerdo
Scaroni
Gus Tisch
E. G. Kolbenstetter
J. Harder
Central Avenue
Majestic
Small Leonard
Western Furniture Co
H. A. Smith
E. K. Grant
W. H. Janssen
Automobile LI
Business Credit Service Bureau
Harder & Mougin
Maccabees Legal Reserve Fraternal Life Insurance
M. M. Hutchcroft
M Street
Claud Newsom
Kem and Company
T. V.’s Corner
Nance
AlIso
J Ren
Farm Bureau
Herbert L. Comfort
Ma Cogee Ue Supply Co
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