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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1959
Page
3
The plan notes at least 20000 dollars needed for initial land development. Clearing brush on the 160 acre tract costs 15 to 150 dollars per acre, with only about 100 acres cultivatable after work. A home and barn must be built and heavy labor invested to prepare the land.
Mr and Mrs Frank Pipan extend thanks to church friends and Shafter community for support and prayers after the loss of their mother. The family invites continued goodwill and remembrance this Sunday at services.
The YMCA of the area announces a five week camp for girls age 10 and older with 24 hour nurse on duty. Camp staff includes a cabin leader for every eight girls and crafts activity. Camp cooks Mrs Downie and Mrs Anderson are longtime city school workers. Floyd N Johnston, camp director, invites all Kern County girls to register at the YMCA building 900 22nd Street or by phone FA 7 8455.
The note outlines lawn maintenance tips including spiking or coring compaction and soil conditioner, lifting and dividing spring bulbs, with alternatives if growth is slow. It also covers feeding chrysanthemums with liquid fish, pinching faded blooms, and shopping nurseries for in bloom plants to fill bare spots with favorites like fuchsias roses begonias and chrysanthemums.
California Farm Bureau hosts Mexican farmers led by Senor Manuel L DeLeon to study cotton production in the San Joaquin Valley. They tour cotton fields gins mills and Calcot Ltd marketing cooperatives as plans form to grow Calif Acala 442 for improved fiber. United agriculture calls for global cooperation and unity over inter-family disputes to preserve freedom and dignity of the individual.
A baby shower honoring Mrs. William Kadel was held Tuesday July 11 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Guenther on Los Angeles Avenue. Mrs. Iva Jo Fosdick served as co host at the event with prize winnings noted for the Ward and Mrs.
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