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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1939
Page
7
Twenty four California farm products last month showed a four point gain over June of last year but were still well under 1937 levels. The index, using 1925 or 1929 as 100, stood at 57, up from 53 in June 1939 and down from 84 in June 1937.
Frank Munsey of Rio Bravo avoided irrigation trouble when a tumble weed revealed a rattlesnake. He pushed the weed aside with a shovel and felt a drag on his leg before spotting a three foot snake with fangs caught in his trousers. He shook it loose without a bite, but the day was ruined.
Court lines for a new Shafter High School gymnasium were being painted this week as the 45 by 80 foot court for games and two smaller practice courts near completion. Backboards and baskets are installed, hardwood floor sanded, and overhead lights will be added soon. A low brick fence fronts the gym with sidewalks connecting to the street and main building.
James Moore found a bullfrog with six legs at his Myrick's camp home north of Shafter. The eight inch specimen has two extra legs growing from the same joints as the rear legs. The frog moves the extra limbs but cannot fully control them, yet it navigates as well as normal bullfrogs. Moore plans to keep the evidence and pursue the unusual breeding possibility.
County Assessor Tom Burke outlines factors for the 2.5 percent drop in Kern county oil land valuations. He notes fluctuations in oil production, market slowdowns, and offsetting gains from Shafter area developments while older fields trend downward. Government land seizures alter county rolls. building activity is smaller by comparison.
The United States Bureau of Reclamation issued bid specifications and plans for the Friant dam project in the Central Valley. The package includes 76 item schedule, 92 pages of specs, and 54 drawings covering dam spillway gates outlets and related works. Copies available in Sacramento Denver and Washington with one free copy for bidders and others at five dollars. Construction is set for about 1,200 calendar days.
In Lerdo road gardens G. G. Suderman ranch yields a freak carrot with four shoots radiating from a single top. Each shoot is a distinct carrot formed beneath the foliage, creating a unusual four headed specimen for observers.
F. J. Schierbann presided at a Rio Bravo school board meeting. Architect John P. Perrine discussed a possible federal appropriation applied for months ago. The board approved repairs to the school bus and a new well pump. A. Lane was hired to manage the lunch room. Teachers’ apartments will be repaired and furnished. Grounds repairs were discussed and the supply building to be relocated.
Three local men were Thursday evening installed as officers of Wasco Lodge No. 483 I O O F in Wasco ceremonies. Art Regier was seated as vice grand, Ralph Short as warden and Glenn Campbell as conductor. Among Shafter attendees were A J Willard and J P Harris. Visiting members were present from a
Casualty bonds and fire automobile insurance services offered by A J Jack Zimmerman at 276 Sunset Ave. Public weighmaster duties noted.
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