Alfalfa Seed Plant Nears Opening Amid Power Shortages
Shafter announces a certified alfalfa seed plant will start taking orders tomorrow but earthquake caused power shortages delay milling. Pacific Gas and Electric workers are tied up with repairs, risking 30 days or more delay. Once electric lines are fixed, Northrup King will operate hoist and elevator, enabling seed milling and processing most Kern county alfalfa seed.
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Shafter
Max Bartlow
Pacific Gas ,and Electric Co
Bartlow
PGE
Northrup, King and Company
Seventh Standard Road
Northrup, King
Kern County
Vignolo Takes Second in Santa Barbara Horse Show
Bobby Vignolo of Shafter placed second in the English pleasure class at the Santa Barbara National Horse Show last weekend. Other local entrants included the Harry West team with two seconds in the eight horse hitch and four up hitch, and a special prize for originality awarded to West's team.
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Bobby Vignolo
C. J
Ted) Vignolo
Shafter
Santa Barbara
Tremors Damage Three Shafter Buildings Downtown
City officials condemn three Shafter structures after quakes from California's second worst event. The Women's Clubhouse, Shafter Billiards, Warehouse and City Barber Shop were closed as tremors cracked walls making them unsafe. Merchants estimate thousands in losses from shattered goods and shortages.
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Shafter
California
E. K. Grant
Shafter Billiards
Shafter Warehouse
City Swimmers Grab 9 Firsts in County Meet at Richland Plunge
Shafter swimmers topped the Kern county recreation event with nine firsts four seconds and three thirds. Verna Peters and La Rae Pilgrim tied for first in one event and each won two other races. Both girls will swim in the AAU meet at Jefferson Pool Bakersfield this weekend with teammates Gordon Crapenter Glen Putman Mike Brown Ronnie Siemens Brenda Boel Leroy Moser.
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Shafter
Kern County
Richland
la Rae
Verna
Jefferson Pool
Bakersfield
Gordon Crapenter
Glen Putman
Mike Brown
Ronnie Siemens
Brenda Boel
Leroy Moser
Kath
Dwellers Praised For Water Conservation Support
Public Work Director Jack Harris thanked Shafter residents for their wholehearted cooperation in conserving water during the emergency. He stated the crisis no longer exists as residents continued mindful usage on lawns and for car washing.
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Jack Harris
Shafter Man Survives Tehachapi Earthquake Aftermath
Walter Westbrook 31, of Shafter, witnessed Tehachapi’s quake from a graveyard shift at a service station. He described buildings collapsing, a 100000 gallon water tank twisting, a wall of water, and a hotel fatality as brick streets heaved like an ocean.
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Shafter
Tehachapi
Walter Winfred Westbrook
Esther Westbrook
Marengo St
Westbrook
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Wheeler Ridge damage hits in millions
Shafter area farmers report millions in losses from the Wheeler Ridge quake with irrigation and power outages. C J Ted Vignolo says crop injury is likely severe as water pumps and underground supply fail. Pipe lines, reservors, and transformers were damaged and well casings may be affected once power returns.
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Shafter
Wheeler Ridge
C. J
Ted) Vignolo
Merchants Fall to DiGiorgio Farms in 5 3 Loss
The Shafter Merchants dropped Tuesday’s game to DiGiorgio Farms by 5 to 3. Harold Lynch was the losing pitcher for Shafter.
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DiGiorgio Farms
Shafter Merchants
Harold Lynch
Shafter
Skywatchers Win Praise for Work At Observer Post
Shafter's Operation Skywatch volunteers earned praise for their work with the emergency program and the Air Force. The post is one of 351 in the state, staffed mainly by members of various services in full-time operation.
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Observer Post
Shafter
Skywatch
Air Force
Volunteers Sought to Help Shafter Skywatch Station
Mrs J C Siemens chief observer announced extra volunteers are needed at the Shafter spotter station for Operation Skywatch as summer vacation reduces the observer schedule. She can be reached at 9112.
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Shafter
Veterans and Women's Clubs Coordinate Stint Plan
With Jack Manweiler as coordinator and Mrs J C Siemens as chief observer, each participating organization assigns a commander to handle its portion. The method and duties are explained by the coordinator as the plan continues on Page 5.
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Veterans and Women’s Clubs
Jack Manweiler
J. C Siemens
Vanatta and associates die in Henrys Lake air crash
Vanatta a key figure in Shafter home and business construction died when his plane crashed near Henrys Lake Idaho. Pilot Herschel Wilcoxen, his wife, and 18 year old Lee Morrison were killed. Morrison witnessed the crash. Funeral services were held for Vanatta in Armstrong Mortuary with graveside rites in Inglewood.
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Shafter Homes
Herschel Wilcoxen
Bakersfield
Wilcoxen
Lee Morrison
Wannatta
Armstrong Mortuary
Inglewood
Henry's Lake
Ida
James Ford
Vannatta
Burley
L. A. Camp Co
Young Morrison
Earthquake Damage Prompts Demolition At Central Hardware
Building Inspector E K Grant reports the Central Hardware site, used as rooming accommodation, will be torn down after this week's quake. The Neuman family, owners, eliminated the top portion as a safety measure following initial damage. Downtown Shafter saw shattered store windows, spilled foods, and scattered merchandise, with minor damage to some homes.
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E. K. Grant
Neuman
Grant
Shafter
Manager Named For Terra Vista Homes
W. J. Little is named resident manager of the 35 unit Terra Vista Homes in Shafter by the Kern County Housing Authority. The project, to be completed by August end, will begin occupancy after September 1 with Little handling eligibility processing.
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W. J. Little
Housing Authority of
County of Kern
Terra Vista
Shafter
Fred Widmer
Little
Delano
Housing Authority
Mail Routes Will Extend With Growth in Shafter
Postmaster George Guenther says Shafter will extend city delivery service to seven developed areas after August 1. Mailmen will cover Kirschenmann tract and Oak Street, with Terra Vista Homes adding home delivery. Additional staff and required receptacles and change of address are needed to start the coverage.
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Shafter Postoffice
George Guenther
Postoffice
Kirschenmann
Oak Street
Terra Vista Homes
South Valley
Guenther
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Jimmy Barbour
McClure
Jack Fleming
Richland Pool
Mickey Perry
RASCO
Steve Roberts
Ceesce
Verna Peters
la Rue Pilgrim
W. Winfred Westbrook
Shafterite
Vanatta
J. W. Little
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