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Shafter Press in Shafter, California

16 Jul 1953

Page 9

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Shafter Press

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Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1953

Page

9

From janitor to president of a savings and loan

Elmer Goertz, once paid 50 cents an hour by J S McCain, saved half his wages for education and rose to lead Bakersfield Savings and Loan. The article traces his ascent, his father's Kansas emigration, and California real estate fraud that marred the move to Shafter.

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J. S. McCain Wasco McCain Elmer West Coast Bakersfield Savings and Loan Association Elmer Goertz California McPherson Kan San Joaquin Valley Kansas Shafter South America
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Clemens urged to lead Kern water development program

Clifton Clemens of Wasco, newly elected head of the Kern County Board of Trade, is urged to direct efforts toward solving California water development. The board already aims to act under Wy. Frank Jones's leadership, with Assemblyman Pat Kelly pushing a Bay barrier feasibility study to curb 35 million acre feet of wasted fresh water annually, supporting San Joaquin Valley needs.

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Clifton Clemens Wasco Kern County Board of Trade Board of Trade H. W Pat) Kelly Sacramento Pacific San Joaquin Valley
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Turk Eliades North High's Ace in the Hole

A local sports note highlights Turk Eliades of North High as the ace in the field, with emphasis on his standout performance and rising status among teammates and coaches.

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Bakersfield Savings and Loan Banker McCain Ing Kern County By Paul Newell The Wy. Frank Turk Eliades North High Jack Fleming
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