Agriculture Will Endanger Future If Based on Government Control
Charles B. Shu of the American Farm Bureau urged at the California State Polytechnic College address that government price controls and production quotas harm farmers and consumers. He cited subsidies and programs like cotton and wheat as failing to create a sound market, arguing for market-based farm policy and fewer federal interventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Shuof
Sat
California State Polytechnic College
California
Shaman Aid
Iran
Shuman
National Farm Bureau
Mrs Elmer Richards Vacation Return From Las Vegas
Mrs Elmer Richards and Kath report returning from a vacation in Las Vegas where they visited relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Richards
Kath and
Las Vegas
Former Resident Retires After 20 Years in Service
M. Sgt. Robert Simmons US Air Force retired July 1 after two decades of service. He and his wife bought a home on Newton Road in Grass Valley and have four children. His parents reside on South Auburn Street, Grass Valley. Simmons and his family once lived in Shafter where his parents also lived. He married Mary Ann Ratzlaff of Shafter. While in Grass Valley he ran a trailer court and co owned the Speed Grill. His father K E Simmons was circulation manager of the Shafter Press about 20 years ago. Born in Indiana, Simmons first came to Grass Valley in 1958 from Greenland to Beale Air Force Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Simmons
USAF
Newton Road
Grass Valley
K. E. Simmons
Auburn Street
Sgt. Simmons
Shafter
Mary Ann Ratzlaff
Speed Grill
Shafter Press
Indiana
Beale Air Force Base
Greenland
Old Time Resident Elmer Chinberg’s Widow Dies in Pasadena
Mrs. Elmer Chinberg, long-time Shafter area farmer on Kimberlina Road, died in Pasadena after a long illness. The Chinbergs later moved to Huntington Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Elmer Chinberg
Shafter
Kimberlina Road
Chinberg
Huntington Park
Shafter Fire Rating Report Recommends Staffing Update
The Pacific Fire Rating Bureau has recommended keeping Shafter at a six rating for fire insurance and outlines seven paid firefighters including a chief and two shifts with assistant chiefs. Other steps include updating records maps and water distribution plans and a proposed 3 way radio communications system in the budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Fire Rating Bureau
Shafter
Hand Tools Taken From Reuben's Garage
A theft report filed with Shafter police on the morning of July 27 notes hand tools taken from Reuben's Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben
Shafter Police
Employment growth in Kern County through 1968 forecast
The Kern County Board of Trade report Destin ation ’68 projects government employment rising to 22,700 in 1968, a near 11 percent increase from 1963, driven by federal state and local needs. Growth centers include Edwards Air Force Base, Naval Ordnance Test Station, NASA Flight Test Center, and rising school age populations. The next article will cover local market industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
California Water Plan
The
and Space Agency
Tallations
Edwards Air Force Base
Naval Ordnance Test Station
NASA Flight Test Center
Edwards
New Mexico Hosts Rich Plant Diversity
More than 6,000 plant species are found in New Mexico with many growing nowhere else in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
The
Union
Kern County Water Agency policy standoff clarified
Frank Wisner editor receives a letter from a Kern County Water Agency board member and 1964 supervisor candidate outlining disputes over the zone of benefit policy and water importation plans. The writer asserts local areas are excluded despite a state water contract and challenges an unnamed opponent to state his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgecrest
Calif
Frank Wisner
Shafter Press
Shafter
California
Wisner
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Kéln County
Kern County Water Agency
Bakersfield
Californian
Delano
McFarland
Wasco
State of
The
Water Agency
Water District Hearing On Zone Of Benefit Resumes Sept 9
Ken Smith urges Shafter representatives to attend as Kern County Water Agency plans zoning and tax decisions. Board of Supervisors will review the zone of benefit and tax rate set by the Water Board, with the hearing adjourned to 10 o’clock September 9 in the County Building Supervisors Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Agency
Board of Supervisors
Water Board
Kern County
Shafter
Ken Smith
Jehovah's Witnesses Prepare for Fruitage of the Spirit Assembly
Victor Coleman of the Shafter Congregation announces a four day Fruitage of the Spirit assembly in Ventura from July 30 to August 2. The event, open to the public with no fees, aims to promote Bible education for people of all faiths and nationalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit’ Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses
Victor Coleman
Coleman
Shafter
Jehovah's Witnesses
Ventura
Farm Tractor Safety Emphasized for Operators
The article warns that farm tractors cause most farm power accidents and urges operators to follow safe operating procedures to prevent injuries. It stresses respect for the machine and awareness of hazards in daily farming tasks.
Obituary for Lex Cope Copeland in Shafter California
Funeral services for Lex Cope Copeland will be held at 10 a.m. this morning at Armstrong's Mortuary Chapel. He died July 24 in a Bakersfield hospital at age 54. Born December 22, 1911 in Arkansas, he lived in California eight years and worked at Bell Farms. Rev. R. G. Helton will lead the service. burial will be in Shafter Cemetery. He leaves wife Ruth, mother Lisa Copeland of Paris Texas, daughters Darlene Copeland Marine Padgett and Dorothy Seals, sons Bill Jerry James Joe Eddy Clarkston, siblings Myrtle Wilson Nan Green Ina St Clair Belle Thorton and eleven grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lex Copeland
Armstrong
Copeland
Bakersfield
Arkansas
California
Bell Farms
R. G. Helton
Church of God
Shafter
Ruth
Lisa Copeland
Paris
Tex
Darlene Copeland
Marine Padgett
Dorothy Seals
Jackson
Miss
Bill
Jerry
James
Joe
Eddy
Clarkston
Hereford
Myrtle Wilson
Nan Green
Ina St. Clair
Texas
Belle Thorton
Ally
Dee
Jack
Buster
Pete
Allan James Robinson Funeral Held in Shafter
Allan James Robinson 59 died July 23 at his sister Violet Gero’s home in Shafter. Funeral services were held July 25 at Agee Family Funeral Home with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. A Navy veteran of World War II he served on the minesweeper Heed in the Pacific and Alaska waters. Survivors include his wife Maxine of Seattle, brother Fred of Fairplay Colorado, sister Violet Gero and niece L R Snively of Shafter. He was born March 16, 1905 in Marietta Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agee
Shafter
Allan James
Robinson
Violet D. Gero
West Ash
H E
Arren Carter
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Wasco
Greenlawn Memorial Park
Mr. Robinson
Marietta
Ohio
Pacific
Alaskan
Maxine Robinson
Seattle
Fred Robinson
Fairplay
Cole
L. R. Snively
Agee Family Funeral Home
Campaign team named for Kern County Assembly bid
Leonard Thomson announces a campaign staff including Mrs. Arthur Griffin as vice chairwoman Harold Bosworth as finance chairman and Mrs. Charles J Johnson as executive director at a Thomson luncheon in Bakersfield. Thomson aims to unseat the incumbent and end the Brown Unruh machine influence in Kern County. Johnson invites supporters to join at 324 Chester or by phone FA 4-6746 to upgrade state government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Griffin
Harold Bosworth
Charles J. Johnson
Thomson For Assembly
Bakersfield
Leonard Thomson
Kern County
Sad Thomson
Chester
Johnston Heads to Laguna Beach for Week with Bongberg Family
Mike Johnston departed Sunday for a week long vacation at Laguna Beach joining the Bongberg family for a seaside break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Johnston
Laguna Beach
Bongberg
Shafter Man To Retire From Wasco Concrete Pipe
Harry Pasley of Shafter will retire August 1 from Wasco Concrete Pipe Company in Wasco after starting in 1946. He served in several roles including sales manager until 1959 and helped clear cotton stalks near the firm’s first buildings. An open house for Pasley will be held August 1 from 9 to 12 for customers and friends. He resides in Shafter with his wife, their son Dudley in Bakersfield, two granddaughters and one grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pasley
Shafter Avenue
Wasco Concrete Pipe Company
Poso Street
Central Valley Highway
Wasco
Pasley
Wasco Company
Shafter
Dudley
Bakersfield
Helpful Hints On Spray Starch Use
Helpful tips advise shaking the can vigorously before use and protecting surfaces. If a can has stood unused for a day the first burst should go into the sink. Clean the iron’s sole plate often to prevent scorching and keep the spray contained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte C. Bustaff
University of California
Leash Law Offender Receives Dual Suspended Sentences
Robert Jefferson of 453 West Lerdo was sentenced by Judge Blake Witcher on two leash law charges. One count drew a 30 day suspended sentence for one year. another 30 day suspended term requires license and vaccination compliance within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jefferson
West Lerdo
Blake Witcher
Budgeting Autos and Fuel Costs for American Families
A discussion on household budgets notes that cars and their fuel and maintenance sit just below essentials like food, housing, and clothing in typical American family spending. It highlights autos as a major recurring expense influencing overall financial planning.
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Aen’s Cotton
Bob Bann
KWSO
Harriet Mason
San
Ross
Fairview
Walker ST
Pioneer
Shafter, Calif
Kern County Board of Trade
Charles Haywood
Bank of America
Board of Trace
Economic Protection Committee
G. L
Sam) Seitz
Bank of America National Era
Bank OF America National Trust and Savings Association
Federal Deposit Insurance CO
Shafter Branch
Central Ave
Jame. Street
Allan James Robinson
Snow Gates & Valves
Snow Irrigation Supply Co
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