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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1941

Page

7

Property Survey Plots and Lot Claims in Township 28

Detailed list of parcels, plots, and portions of lots in Township 28, Range 25, with boundaries and references to sections 9, 16, 21, and 28. Includes named owners such as Walter, Harmon, Reimer, Richards, Smith, Unruh, Voth, and others, plus measurements and expections from licensed surveyor plots.

Ratzvitt C Harmon M Vielmer J. C Reimer Marie Rexius Jacob Rich H. L N. L Richards Frank Riggs Mattie W. M Graham Lot Agers John C Newton—Cam Desea Sowatome R. R Schultz Seaton B. H Weinrich Marguerite & Rathocine E. Phipps John B.com Smith Jess Ralph Sely Stesnall Eliza Petia Ee Thiel Thom Lydia Unruh David J J J. E Tinith Nattie C von Epp Linda U Alfred Voth David Voth Elizabeth Jacob J A .Boe Mary Wall Jenry Walton Fred—Beg Soialin Sdsupsannd Wielosens Ee. A. F Alma Grieve Albert E Walter Herman C Colony Pc West Harry D Wallace Wa

Certificate of Fictitious Name for Shafter Pump

The undersigned certifies transacting business at 119 Central Avenue Shafter Kern County California under a designation not showing a person’s name. G D Prather of Wasco California appears before Notary John B Young to acknowledge execution of the document on July 10 1941 with witness seal.

Central Avenue Shafter County of Kern State of California Shafter Pump “Uni G. D. Prather Rosewood Alamo Park Wasco Caliornia of Kern G. D.prather John B. Young Kern

Car And Army Truck Collision Injures Shafter Man

P W McClure of Shafter was injured when his car collided with a United States army truck Friday evening near the Kern County airport Bakersfield. He suffered a broken rib an injured knee a head cut and a severely mangled ear.

P. W. McClure Shafter United States Army Kern County Bakers McClure

Posthumous Son of Andrew Jackson Highlighted

Jackson is described as the posthumous son of Andrew Jackson who emigrated from Northern Ireland to America, noting his ancestry and origins in the historical account.

Jackson Sen Andrew Jackson America Northern Ireland

Skating Traces Found in Northern Prehistoric Practice

A historical note outlines skating as a prehistoric activity among northern peoples. The fragment mentions early use of skating as a practice and hints at its cultural roots without detailing dates or sites.

Tax sources show indirect methods fund over half of US local revenue

A National Summary Tax commission survey finds United States local governments rely on indirect tax methods for about 52.5 percent of their revenues. The report highlights how sales fees and similar levies shape municipal budgets across states.

United States National Consummery Tax Commission

Clock That Keeps Accurate Time In Naval Observatory

An electronic clock in the Washington naval observatory will not gain or lose a second over five or six years, signaling extreme timekeeping stability and precision.

Naval Observatory Washington

Notice of Trustee Sale for Kern County Property

Trust sale set for August 15 1941 at 4 PM at the Bakersfield County Courthouse front entrance to satisfy a deed of trust securing a loan on Lot 2 Tract 1058 Kern County California. Trustees E T Kruse and Parker S Maddux for San Francisco Bank announce sale of the Mougin property with all appurtenances and reversion rights. Dated July 16 1941 by trustees T Kruse and P S Maddux.

Notice of Trustees Sale Under Deed of Trust Shafter

Public auction to satisfy mortgage obligations will be held Friday July 25 1941 at 3 PM in Bakersfield Courthouse. Trustees E T Kruse and Parker S Maddux will sell Lot 32 Tract 1036 Shafter Kern California to highest bidder for cash. The deed of trust secures Business Credit Service Bureau Inc to The San Francisco Bank as beneficiary dated February 7 1940 and recorded February 17 1940.

Bakersfield Kern State of California E. T. Kruse Parker S. Maddux United States of America California Albert N. Mougin Apo Mougin E. T. Kruser Parker S. ‘Maddux San Francisco County of T. Kruse Parker S. Maddux T. Kruse Parker S. Maddux. i Doe At Law, Contgomery Treet Shia Doegia County of Kern Shafter Credit Service Bureau, Inc E.T. Kruse

Two Beers and a Suspension for DUI Case

Constable John Reily investigated Edmond Edwards after a collision with a guy wire on Santa Fe Way. Edwards admitted two beers. police found two quart ale bottles and a pistol in the car. In Justice Court he was fined 59 dollars and given a 90 day suspended sentence for driving under the influence.

John Reily Edmond Edwards Santa Fe Way Edwards Dean H. Potter Tulare Avenue Reily Justice Court

Drill Planned By Shafter Firemen At Meeting Tonight

The Shafter Volunteer Fire Department plans a drill during its regular meeting tonight at the fire house. Chief Dan Loewen notes a newly installed automatic switch lets the city siren run four minutes with a graduated tone. Installation work was done by John Suderman and T V Little.

Shafter

Cars Wrecked In Crash Near Myrick's Corner

Two cars collided near Myrick's corner north of town on Santa Fe Way Thursday night. Driver Alvis Léon Rogers of Shafter and John Wren of Wasco escaped serious injury. Officers J. T. McCabe and K. Ward of the California Highway Patrol investigated the nonfatal crash.

Alvis Léon Rogers Shafter John Wren Wasco Myrick’s Corner Santa Fe Way J. T. McCabe K. Ward California Highway Patrol

Local Fireman Donates Blood At Kern General

Johnny Gaede a member of the Shefter Volunteer Fire Department gave a blood transfusion to Mrs Lois Steele of Shafter at Kern General hospital on Thursday. He was accompanied by Dan Loewen chief of the department. Blood of all department members has been typed and a record given to local doctors and Bakersfield hospital authorities. Free transfusions are offered when needed to any resident of the Shafter community.

Johnny Gaede Shefter Lois Steele Shafter Kern General Hospital Dan Loewen Do‘tors Bakersfield

Extension on Wheat Penalty Against Excess Stock

J R Bright chair of the Kern County Agricultural Conservation Committee announced a one year extension of government loans on stored excess wheat. Loans maturing April 30 1942 may be extended to April 30 1943 to help producers reduce excess wheat and avoid the 49 cent per bushel penalty by storing the grain.

J. R. Bright Kern County Agricultural Conservation —Committee Bright United States Department of Agriculture

Sugar Production Payments Explained By County Head

J R Bright Kern County Agricultural Conservation Association chairman outlines 1939 sugar payments over 10000 dollars. Three outside California payments include American Crystal Sugar Co Denver Cole Utah Idaho Sugar Co Salt Lake City and J B Compton Worland Wyoming. Bright notes payments funded by a 50 cent per cwt excise tax not Soil Conservation funds.

Department of Agriculture J. R. Bright Kern ‘County AAA County Association Bright American Crystal Sugar Co Denver Cole Utah-Idaho Sugar Co Salt Lake City J. 8 Compton Worland Wyoming

Pilots Fall 5-4 To Shafter Merchants In Night Game

The Pilots from the United States Civilian Corps were edged 5-4 by the Shafter Merchants Friday under lights. Red Myers allowed three first inning runs while Ralph Lachmaier shut them down rest of the game. Merchants innings included one in the first two in the second and four in the fifth. Pilots lineup featured Darby Longo Perich Hel... etc. The army men were hosted at Jake Siemens home after the contest.

Pilots United States Civir Corps Her Shafter Merchants Red” Myers Ralph Lachenmaier Merchants Darby Longo Perich Helcman Rodique Yeargan Holdt Hurst Rickles Merchant Kellog Beck Hadlock Taylor Janzen Ford Bishondon Curtis Zeilman Myers Lachenmaier Army Jake Siemens

Fresh corn dropping invites neighbors to field near New Orleans

George Foudriat offered fresh corn to neighbors in his field near New Orleans but no one came. Residents suspected a catch and stayed away allowing the harvest to remain unpicked.

George Foudriat New Orleans

Survivors Ainus Compared to Indigenous Peoples in Japan

The hairy Ainus are described as survivors of a people once believed Caucasian who occupied Japan. In modern Japan their status is likened to that of American Indians, reflecting a similar position in society and history.

Japan

Clarksig No. 1 drilling near 9500 feet in oilfields

General Petroleum officials report Clarksig No. 1 well is drilling around 9,500 feet linking south Shafter and north Greeley. Sullivan No. 4 in North Greeley shows 11,490 feet with casing set. Rice No. 1 in the interfield zone continues drilling past 6,690 feet.

South Shafter North Greeley Clarksig No. 1 General Petroleum Corporation Sullivan No. 4 Rice No. 1

Women Crawling on Knees in Fiji Home Customs

A fragment notes women in the Fiji islands crawl on their hands and knees when men are at leisure inside the house. The snippet reflects genderpractice observations from the locale.

Fiji Islands

Island Size of Virginia

The fragment notes the island Nevad is described as about the size of Virginia, highlighting a comparison of land areas. The text lacks clear entities beyond Virginia and Nevad and presents no explicit event or date.

Virginia Nevad

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