Ketchum seeks federal aid for High Desert planning
Congressman William M. Ketchum seeks Department of Agriculture funds for a High Desert RC&D planning district covering Inyo San Bernardino East Kern and parts of Los Angeles counties. The group has studied sand storms and started 23 projects, hoping federal support as a single regional unit to tackle pollution erosion and suburban growth.
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William M. Ketchum
Department’ of Agriculture
High Desert
R.C. and
Ketchum
Butz
Riverside
Inyo County
R. C
California
Barstow-Mojave River
Shirley Hays Named Teller at Kern Mobile Office
Mrs Shirley Hays of Shafter is appointed teller of the Kern Mobile Office for Santa Barbara Savings and Loan Association serving Shafter Wasco and Tehachapi. Gary Crabtree announced extended hours Thursday 9 am to 4 30 pm and Friday 9 am to 5 30 pm. Alan Larsen Mobile Office Manager is setting up residence in Shafter.
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Shirley Hays
Shafter
Kern Mobile
Santa Barbara Savings and Loan Association
Wasco
Tehachapi
Gary Crabtree
Kern
Crabtree
Alan Larsen
Proper Watering Techniques for Summer Heat
Proper watering is essential in hot months to ensure deep soil penetration. Water should reach the full extent of root systems for healthy plant growth.
Chinese Heritage Day at Kern County Fair set for Sept 26
The Kern County Fair designates September 26 as Chinese Heritage Day honoring early Chinese pioneers. Director Raymond A. Mettler notes their enduring cultural heritage, while community members contribute a program of cultural presentations. Chinese immigrants began in 1857 and 1873 to work in mines and on the Southern Pacific Railroad, helping develop Kern County.
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Kern County
Kern Fair
Raymond A. Mettler
Bill Lee
Ms Tiv
Goode
Chui Yee Wong
Sau Yi Ng
Raymond Chan
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San Bernadino County
East Kern
L. A. County
Vern Ward
Lancaster
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Savings
Santa FE
Central Valley Highway
Santa Barbara
Seventh St
Central Ave
Haddock
Wean
Cecil Hight
Sean
Southern Pacific Railroad
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