Lerdo Lands Seek Central Valley Project Water
Paul Newell reports Lerdo district landowners, led by S. A. Camp, backing an engineering survey to assess feasibility of supplemental water from the Central Valley Project. Camp funds part of the survey and owns the region’s largest tract, with prime land improvements. Time is short as Kern County districts compete for Friant water and Bureau reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A
Shafter Lands
Shafter- Wasco
Shafter-Wasco
North Kern Water Storage District
Lerdon
Gvest
Kern County
Bureau of Reclamation
Arvin- Edison
San Joaquin Municipal Utility District
McFarland and
Delano
Jaffer
Friant-Kern
Kern
Tulare
Lerdo
Central Valley
Camp
Kern County Legion Council to Elect Leaders at Mojave Meeting
The American Legion and its Auxiliary will hold a Kern County Council meeting tomorrow evening June 4 at eight o clock in Mojave. The highlight will be the election of officers for the coming year. Attendees may contact Mrs Leona Richards at 5454 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Kern County Council
Éeloc
Mojave
Leona Richards
Auxiliary to Elect Officers Tuesday
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening June 7 at 7 30 in the Congregational Church to elect officers for the coming year. Mrs Jane Hahn will preside with hospitality by Mrs Winifred Banks and Mrs Mary Frances Banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Jane Hahn
Winifred Banks
Mary Frances Banks
Pee Wee and Junior Softball Start Monday Evening
Summer softball schedules for Pee Wee and Junior League are set. Competition begins Monday evening with Pee Wee games at 7 p.m. at Shafter High School fields numbered one and two. Junior League starts at 8:30 p.m. all games may be played at either end of the football field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter— High School
Roy Farrell
Lewis Schuyler
Shafter High School
Shafter Delegates Attend Merced 20-30 Convention
Shafter delegates Gregrey Malory Dusty Rhoads newly elected president Charles Klas sen Wesley Janzen John Bartel Herman Neu man Marvin Weidenbach attended the central California district convention of the 20 30 International at Hotel Togia Merced May 26 to 28. Dusty Rhoads campaigned for Malory who narrowly lost district governor. A large barbecue and picnic at Yosemite Lake closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central California
Togia
Merced
Shafter
Gregrey Malory
Dusty Rhoads
Charles Klassen
Wesley Janzen
John Bartel
Herb Neuman
Marvin Weidenbach
Malory
Yosemite Lake
Fire Dept. Extinguishes Minor Car Fire Near Central Market
Firefighters rushed to a pickup fire in front of Central Market on Central Street. A loose wire under the hood caused the problem on the 1942 Army Recon truck, with estimated damage of two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Market
Central
W. J. Sukut
Schnaidt Sues Rodgers and Fowler for 11500 in May Altercation
Schnaidt of Shafter sues Walter Rodgers and Ray Fowler for 11500 following an altercation in Shafter last May 7. He says he was struck and kicked, suffering fractured ribs and jaw and other injuries. He is under care of Dr. Guy Hughes in Bakersfield. attorney James Wizzard filed the papers in Superior Court late last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schnaidt
Shafter
Schhaidt
Guy Hughes
Bakersfield
James Wizzard
Superior Court
Boy Scouts Hold Outing Near Rose Dale
Thirty Boy Scouts from Shafter Troop No. 43 held a wiener bake on the Kern River south of Rose Dale last Tuesday evening May 24 to close the season. Plans for monthly summer meetings were set to keep the Shafter Scouts active and plan for fall. Scoutmaster Kenneth Pipkin notes twenty one scouts registered for Kern county council camp at Huntington Lake July 6 to 15. Bennie Goossen Wilbur Stocker and Ralph Jacobsen provided transport for the river party.
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Shafter Troop No
Kern River
Rosedale
Shafter
Kenneth Pipkin
Kerny County Council
Huntington Lake
Bennie Goossen
Wilbur Stocker
Ralph Jacobsen
Festival Edition Offered With Press Subscriptions
A limited time offer for new or renewing subscribers to The Shafter Press sets the annual rate at 3.00, down from 4.00, with a free 40 page Potato Festival Edition. The souvenir issue highlights Shafter clubs churches dwellings and the potato industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Press
Shafter
Record potato and onion harvest gains in Kern County
Shafter leads with 303 spud carloads and 60 truckloads on a record day while Kern County reaches 1002 potato carloads for the period. May 27–31 shipments show Shafter totals 205, 94, 119, 255. onion output 22 carloads. Harvest sheds at capacity in Shafter and nearby towns with strong new-stock demand and improving prices for Long Whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
County of
Kern
Kern County
Arvi Wieson
Jasmine
Jes
Delano
Jack Hare
Hare
H. W. Wilson
F. W. Handel
Robert Neuman and Sons
Cafe Operator Slain After Fracas In Bakersfield
Richard Morris aged 35 was shot and killed early Monday after a confrontation with Tal Jones 40 at Morris’s Bakersfield cafe. Jones claimed self defense and his account was supported by Morris’s 16 year old son who witnessed the events. Jones is held on suspicion of murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Morris
East Third Street
Bakersfield
Tal Jones
Jones
Harry Coughlin
Tom Hildreth
Morris
Estella Miller
County Road
Coughlin
Payné and Sons Mortuary
Snyder Ambulance Company
Joe Taylor
Sheriff's Office
Charles Randall
Wilbur Giese
Eagles Edge Aces 8 to 6 in Non league Game
The Shafter Eagles defeated the Bakersfield Aces 8 to 6 at Kings Street Diamond Bakersfield last weekend. T Lopez led with a first inning score while L Lopez Joe Herrera and Palomo contributed two run outputs. Dave Moreno homered for the Aces with one aboard in the third as Shafter piled 14 hits and 7 errors marred their win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Eagles
Bakersfield
Aces
California
Kings Street
T. Lopez
L. Lopez
Joe Herrera
Freddy Palomo
Art Palomo
Eagles
Dave Moreno
Shafterites
Acés
Shafter Eagle
Joe Rodriguez
Steve Lopez
Ruddy Palomo
Alfred Chavez
Food Sale Today by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a food sale today starting at 10:00 am in front of the Post Office Market. Mrs Velma Guenther serves as general chairman and each unit member is urged to bring a donation.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Velma Guenther
Rising heat seen as high pressure grips coast
The weatherman warns of continued temperature rise with no relief in sight. A high pressure area off the coast is contributing to warmer conditions and prompts readers to prepare by cooling measures or coastal trips.
Shafter Week Sees Drunks and Thefts — Local Arrests
The city reports seven drunks, two thefts, and a reckless driving incident during the post holiday week. John Stuart of Shafter attempted to pass two bad checks and awaits a 120 day Bakersfield sentence. others named include James Boling, John Moody, Joe Boca, Merwin Woodson, Charles Turman, Morris Henderson, and Junior Oliver with fines and suspended terms.
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Shafter
John Stuart
Stuart
Bakersfield
New County
L. A. Camp
Cawelo
James Thomas Boling
John Moody
Joe Boca
Merwin Woodson
Chas. Turman
Morris Henderson
Junior Oliver
Oliver
Saalelives Prs
Californita Baptist Daily Vacation Bible School Starts
The traditional Daily Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church runs June 6 to June 17. It uses Scripture Press material for all age groups with songs stories handwork and a focus on fundamental Bible teaching. Registration is 8 to 9 a.m. Monday. sessions run 9 to 12 each weekday for ages four to fifteen.
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First Baptist Church
Bible School
Scripture Press of
Chicago
Cleaner’s legal push fuels whistle dispute in Shafter
Dial Cleaners owner Les Hobson defends his whistle sale despite city council orders. After seven days of silence he claims legal backing to blow or not blow. Chamber of Commerce urges reopening of the case as officials threaten proceedings and council set to reconvene June 13.
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Ches P
Les Hobson
Dial Cleaners
Shafter
Hobson
Cecil F. Bergman
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Sam Becker
Goodwin Remains Returned for Reburial in Shafter Cemetery
Pvt. Benjamin D. Goodwin of World War II is brought home for reburial after dying December 31 1944 from Battle of the Bulge injuries. Services by American Legion in Pentecostal church at 2 30 pm with Rev E L Bradhurst officiating. Final burial beside cousin Pvt William D Hobbs at Shafter Cemetery. Military guard from Shafter American Legion to meet train. arrangements by Flickinger Janzen Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin D. Goodwin
Goodwin
American Legion
Pentecostal
E. L. Bradhurst
Shafter Cemetery
Shafter V Places In $3000 Claiming Race At Santa Anita
Shafter V carrying 109 pounds with Shoemaker aboard placed second in a six furlong $3000 claiming race for 3 year olds at Santa Anita on Monday. Santa Reigh carried 108 pounds won the race with Personal Power finishing behind. Time was 1 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter V
Shoemaker
Santa Anita
Santa Reigh
If Spud Festival Owes You Money
Mrs Paula Schirmer secretary of the Shafter Potato Festival committee asks all those to present bills for any amounts owed. The note signals a request for claims and financial records related to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spud Festival
Paula Schirmer
Shafter Potato Festival Committee
Shafter Legion Post Plans Monday Meeting
Commander Lee Thomas of Leslie L. Robinson Post No. 213 announces a legion meeting Monday at 8 p.m. Final reports from the Potato Festival dance and barbecue will be discussed. The dedication of the new Shafter Veterans memorial building is set for fall with occupancy hoped by July 1 and a fitting program planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Thomas
Leslie L. Robinson
Legion
Shafter
Heart Disease Kills Worker Manuela Rosas
Manuela Rosas aged 62 died after leaving cotton fields near Famoso on May 26. An autopsy by Dr. G S Lambeth found death from coronary occlusion arteriosclerosis. The Rosas lived at the worker camp at Texas and Owens streets East Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuela Rosas
Famoso
L. A. Camp
Rosas
Texas and
Owens Streets
East
Bakersfield
Congregational Announces Vacation Bible School Schedule
The Shafter Union Congregational Church will hold Summer Bible School from June 6 to 16. Sessions run Mondays through Fridays with separate classes for kindergarten through high grades and themed lessons each week. A potluck for children is planned Thursday, June 16 at 6 p.m.
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Shafter Union Congregational Church
Chidren
Annabel Thompson
Jane Betts
Phoenix
Arizona
Jane Vignolo
Betty Baker
Childdren
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Walter Rodgers
Ray Fowler
Boy Scouts
S Lindsay
Mauri Lindsay
Leeel Seesne
Lindsay
Ardis Walker
H. W
Pal) Kelly
County
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Jasmin
Wasco
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N. Y
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Tex
Tooting
Baptist Daily Vacation Bible School
Man
C. Cue
Shafter Legion Post
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