Kern County Fair 1958 Promises Wide Exhibits and Fun
County fair runs September 22 to 28 featuring commercial exhibits from apples to zircon rings. Fair president Albert S. Goode says all space in two commercial buildings will be filled soon. exhibitors should contact the Fair office now. Educational displays for Mrs. Kern County Housewife showcase home appliances sewing machines cooking utensils furniture and a model home. Sporting goods hunting fishing gear and boat models on display. housetrailers and travel information booth to aid vacation planning. Concession treats include cotton candy snow cones peanuts popcorn hot dogs and various candies plus free samples of beef and lamb. The fair offers educational and entertaining exhibits for all ages.
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Fair
Albert S. Goode
Kern County
Your Legislator at Work a Look at California Boating Policy
H W Pat Kelly outlines rapid growth in California boat ownership and the need for harbor facilities. The 1957 Small Craft Harbors laws, revenue bonds, and a $5 million loan fund are noted, with a November ballot plan for $60 million in state bonds. Hearings will probe safety, sanitation, and funding, including gas tax earmarks.
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Department of Natural Resources
Senate
San Francisco Bay Fleet Visit Marks Great White Fleet Anniversary
Local sailors from Shafter aboard USS Los Angeles and USS Dennis J. Buckley join the First Fleet in the San Francisco Bay Area July 3–7. A full naval review accompanies the anniversary, followed by a five day Blue Bolt strike exercise with 36 ships and 22 000 personnel.
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Perry B. Davis
USN
Los Angeles
William A. Cole, Jr
Shafter
Dennis J. Buckley
San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco
Bay
U. S. Seventh Fleet
Pacific
Notice of Intended Sale of Shafter Press Assets
Legal notice states Paul C Newell and Florence J Newell plans to sell the Shafter Press business assets including equipment fixtures and goodwill to R Evans and M Evans with sale at 10 00 AM on August 1 1958 at Scrow Department San Francisco. The mortgage notice follows with intent to mortgage the same assets to the Newells with closing at 10 00 AM on August 1 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of California
Paul C. Newell
Florence J. Newell
Twenty-first St
Bakersfield
Leon Rountree
Market Street
San Francisco
R. Robert Evans
Margaret L. Evans
Shafter Motel
Lerdo Highway
Shafter
County of Kern
Twentyfirst
Shafter Press
Central Valley Highway
Kern
Stypes, Rountree and Company
San
Bank of America highlights vast resources and services
Bank of America reports assets of 10.7798 billion as of June 30 1958 noting growth driven by service. The pamphlet promotes over 50 banking services available at every branch and urges customers to consolidate financial matters under one roof.
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Bank OF America
Bank of America Service
Bank America
Bank of America Travelers Cheques advertisement claim
An ad touts Bank of America Travelers Cheques as fully protected with free reimbursement if lost stolen or destroyed. It markets them as the world’s largest selling bank cheque accepted from Hawaii to the Himalayas and urges travelers to carry them for protection and quick access to funds.
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Bank of America
Hawaii
Himalayas
Bank of America enables automatic transfers to savings
A Quiz Corner item explains how to set up automatic monthly transfers from a Bank of America checking account to a savings account by authorizing a fixed amount to move each month.
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Bank of America
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Tulare Avenue
Shafter, California
Bessie L. Fisher
Memphis, Tennessee
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Nell Gaines Cheek
City of Hope
H. W
Pat) Kelly
California
Chrysler
George Globe
Liberal Credit
Chester Avenue
Leeds
Phosdrin
California Spray Chemical Corp
Fresno
Amhurst
Modesto
Lambert
Lindsay
Oildale
Export
Madera
Orchard
Meer
Eral Deposit Insurance Corporation
Shafter Branch
P. C. Clarkin
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