Shafter Press Editorials Support State Control Of Valley Project
The Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District directors back state ownership and local control of the Central Valley Water Project. The piece argues federal control endangers democracy and praises grassroots action to reclaim water resources, urging broader support to offset weak state leadership under Governor Warren.
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Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District
Central Valley Water Project
Central Valley Project
California
Sierras
Coast Range
Cascades
Tehachapis
San Francisco Bay
Pacific Ocean
Warren
American Republic
All Kern Will Want to Aid Tehachapi Rehabilitation
The Tehachapi earthquake left heavy damage across Kern County with two buildings condemned in Shafter. The editorial urges community aid, notes widespread impact and the need for precautions and resilience as Tehachapi begins recovery.
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Kern
Tehachapi
Shafter
Kern’ County
California
Constant Vigilance Needed to Outsmart Mosquitoes
Gordon F. Smith of Kern Mosquito Abatement District told Shafter Chamber of Commerce that local efforts can only do so much. He warned mosquitoes adapt to insecticides within six months to five years and that lasting control will depend on citizens removing breeding sources through ongoing vigilance.
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Gordon F. Smith
Kern
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
California
Smith
National Editorial Notices at Shafter Printing Plant
The piece lists editorial staff including W. B. Standacher Jack Fleming Bert Rates Paul Groves Dick Smith General Mann and the Printing Plant Superintendent Photo Director. It notes Established 1921 and Entry as second class matter August 1 1936 at the Shafter California Post Office. Subscription rates shown: one year 3.00 within California 3.60 outside.
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W. B. Standacher
Jack Fleming
Bert Rates
Paul Groves
Dick Smith
General Mann
Shafter
California
South Central Valley Highway
Kern County
Calif
Building Figures Indicate Growth in Shafter Construction
The mid year report shows Shafter building permits totaling 539 775 up to July 1 compared with 846 925 for all of last year. Most of this year’s permits are for houses indicating rapid, solid growth.
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Shafter
Chamber of Commerce Sends Reminders to Prospects
Secretary Ernie Hofman reports the Shafter chamber has 75 members with a goal of at least 125 for the next year. The drive targets growers in the Shafter area as a new program committee led by Robert Bann of Radio Station KWSO plans outreach.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ernie Hofman
Shafter
Robert Bann
Kwsomittee
P. G. and
Coffee Party Showcases Alaska Trip and Local Topics
Mrs. Leota Adams hosts a morning Coffee Party to display photos from an Alaskan journey and highlight public service talks. Maj. S A Kegeles discusses 24 hour alert Operation Skywatch, Gordon F Smith covers mosquito abatement, with future speakers planned.
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Leota Adams
Maj. S. A. Kegeles
Norton Air Base
Gordon F. Smith
Kern
Never Hurry It Doesn’t Pay
A short civic admonition warns drivers that rushing in heavy traffic risks costly accidents. It stresses careful driving as the key habit, noting many heedless motorists escape danger but may eventually face a crash. Highway patrolmen urge vigilance to live longer and stay safe on the road.
Mosquito Abators Push Tail Water Pumps to Fight Swarms
The article discusses mosquito control for farmers citing tail water pumps as a method to reduce breeding grounds in irrigation systems. It argues pumps can lower mosquito numbers while conserving water by reusing irrigation supply and highlights education as a key program aspect.
Mosquito Abatement Program Connects With Local Growers
A mosquito abatement effort engages growers through personal outreach to curb pest issues. The program emphasizes direct contact with farmers to implement control measures and reduce biting activity.
Thanks Weigh In For Shafter 4-H Field Day Helpers
Editor's Mailbox thanks the many helpers of the Shafter 4-H Club annual field day held June 19. Credit goes to mothers selling pop and ice cream, Farm Bureau junior division for ribbons, Shafter Wednesday Afternoon Club, Harry West for ranch facilities, judges Miss Jean Fritz and H. Shirley, livestock leaders Mr. Streif and Mr. Thomson, Mrs. Marie Krause for skirt judging, Shafter Press for publicity, Jack Hare and the American Legion for chairs, Dusty Rhoads and recreation for the pool, and numerous friends and club leaders for support in dress view music beef cattle dairy animals swine sheep and fitting shows.
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Shafter
Young Peoples Department
Farm Bureau
Harry West
Jean Fritz
H. Shirley
Streif
Thomson
Marie Krause
Shafter Press
Jack Hare
The
American Legion
C. C
Dusty) Rhoads
Recreation Department
Paul Wiebe
Lois Lyman
William H. Hight
William Araujo, Jr
Janet Olsen
Buttonwillow Club
Leslie Vincent
Panama
Norma Olsen
Ted Olsen
Harry Maddux
Magunden
Frankie Siemens
Madaline Nicol
Mrs Adams to Address Community Church
Mrs Dick Adams will speak at Sunday morning services in the Community Church. She will share a message about mission work she has pursued for years and notes her history with Methodist Missions including teaching in San Francisco and travels to the Philippines China Hawaii and Alaska.
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Buttonwillow
Dick Adams
Adams
China Town
San Francisco
Philippines
China
Hawaii
Alaska
Troubleshooter guides land owners on reducing breeding centers
Dale Knopf, a troubleshooter assigned to the Shafter Wasco area, previously led a district aerial cluster for several years before taking on the new assignment. He advises landowners on best practices to cut down on breeding centers on their properties.
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Shafter- Wasco
Dale Knopf
Church of God Barbecue Brings Bakersfield Shafter and Wasco Leaders
Representatives of the Church of God in Shafter Wasco and Bakersfield met for a barbecue at the home of Mr and Mrs I F McDaniel on Scaroni and Burbank avenues. Speakers Rev J Williams Rev T Coleman of Bakersfield Rev H Bowie of Shafter and Elders Terrell and Thomas of Bakersfield addressed the gathering.
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Church of God
Shafter
Wasco
Bakersfield
I. F. McDaniel
Scaroni
Burbank Avenues
J. Williams
T. Coleman
H. Bowie
Terrell and
Thomas
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Howard Parker
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Vernell Migdat
Valley Office
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Pacific Gas and Electric and
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