Retail sales rise in Kern County first quarter
Kern County retailers show 8.4 percent growth in the first quarter, with the total taxable sales about 115 million across 6780 permit-holding firms. Local merchants in cities led trade with around 77 million, while unincorporated areas added over 38 million, outpacing state averages by a wide margin.
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Kern County
Board of Trade
Fornia State Board
The
Sacramento
Contra Costa County
Kirby Store appoints John DiChristina as local manager
John DiChristina is named manager of the Kirby Store in the area. He is familiar with the locale, having been stationed at Minter Field and previously worked for the Kirby Store here. He previously transferred from the Merced store.
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John DiChristina
Kirby
DiChristina
Minter Field
Merced
St Mark’s Bishop Committee Meets at Camp Nelson Cabin
St Mark s Bishop s Committee of St Mark s church plans a meeting at the cabin of Mrs Phil Ohanneson at Camp Nelson with dinner Friday and breakfast Saturday. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Otis Page Mr and Mrs Jack McMeans Dr and Mrs Reg Hammond Mr and Mrs H W Pat Kelly Rev John Spear and others on the committee.
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St. Mark’s
Phil Ohanneson
St. Mark's Church
Otis Pagé
Buttonwillow
Jack McMeans
Reg. Hammond
H. W. Pat Kelly
John Spear
Shafter
Tom
Missionary Revival Campaign Opens In South America Tour
John Barton and Mike Lasky conclude a Missionary Evangelism tour in Brazil. A revival campaign features nightly ministry with special music and services at 7 30 PM from July 16 through July 25.
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Nes Semis
John Barton
Mike Lasky
South America
Brazil
California Canned Tomato Harvest Faces Mechanization Challenge
Agronomist Holt projects 260 harvesting machines and 5 200 operators will replace hand labor, reducing peak workers by 2 300 but not altering overall seasonal demand. He predicts a three to five year transition to full mechanization amid ongoing refinements.
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Fornia Growers
California
Holt
Ted
Whipped and Flavored Butter Ideas From Home
A fragmented home guide outlines making flavored butters. It mentions half cup butter with quarter cup pure maple and nutty variations. Store in refrigerator after mixing and serving tips for maple butter on bread and waffles.
Parks Study Under Way at Kern Sites Walker Pass
Division experts will study two Kern locations at historic Walker Pass as part of a statewide program approved by the State legislature and Resolution No.102. The effort, led by Richard A. May and planning officials, aims to explore the scenic geologic formations long noted by historians geologists and enthusiasts.
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Jack T
Aetna
Kern
Walker Pass
Assembly
Mah Casey
Richard A. May
Ana
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Julie Or Botany Club
Medical Onwillow Chamber of Aac
FHA
Kathie Shultz
Shafter Kiwanis Club
CASH
Rhee Club
Ice
Gwe A
Nancy Mo
Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce
Yoanda Morales
Woman's Ub
GAA
Buttonwillow Lions Club
Kathryn Patterson
Shafter Woman's Club
New Kirby
C. J. Vignolo
Harold Greene
Jim Paul
Earl Pitzer
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Charlotte C. Bustaff
Assemblymah Casey
Polaroid
Stringham's
Shafter Drug Store
I Ave
Silabree Pressee
Aote
Peete
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