Kern potato growers push for state standards and sales limits
A Kern County meeting of potato growers requested state authority to set minimum skinning dates for fresh potatoes, limit sales to U S No 2 grade or better, and empower an eight grower three handler Advisory Board to promote and fund research while defining sizes within grades. All attendees favored the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern € Potato Growers Association
Ostate
Arnonmann
County Potato Growers
Kern
Orvin Mettler
Clarence Neuman
Shafter
Ed Peters
Woods Stone
Waldo Unruh Wasco
Bill Mazzie
Joe Trino Arvin
Jim Camp
Cawelo
Fred Patterson
Tehachapi
Arnold Kirschenmann
Ed Kirschenmann
Edison
Max Wilkes
Bakersfield
Myron McFarland, Jr
McFarland
California
U.S
Weather Aids Shafter Cotton Growers Face Disease And Planting Delays
Continued warm weather offers relief to Shafter area cotton growers suffering from disease pressures wilt attacks and late stands. Early planting began in April but rain and cold slowed germination. Gins repair and new equipment prepare for a season expected to lag behind. Officials warn a repeat of 1952 cold could ruin fiber yields while acreage control measures loom for 1954.
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Shafter Area
Shafter
California
W. 1x .Smith
Buttonwillow
Shafter夏 Funfest season opens with crafts softball and swimming
Recreation Director Roy Farrell names season aides and schedules for crafts softball swimming and playground activities. Morning and adult swimming lessons run daily with supervised pool hours and family swim times. Announced assistants include Ed Gt Bill ton Fred Mason the Ummels and Dwayne Brinhal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Farrell
Ed gt Bill _ton
Fred Mason
Chris Ummel
Dwayne Brinali
Verna Peters
Dwayne Brinhall
Joyce McDonald
Leroy Moser
Mickey Perry
Donna Hare
Howard Duck
Gordon Carpenter
Clarence Galbreath
Dorothy Weitz
Barbara Maupin
June Thompson
Rex Tudor
Max Tudor
Floyd Barton
Rudy Lopez
Dale Scales
Howard Gladden
Harold Glad
GOC Efforts Hit Deadlock Over Shafter Skywatch Reboot
Kern County Civil Defense officials struggle to reactivate Operation Skywatch in Shafter as organizers lack enough volunteers to support a 24 hour GOC. A supervisor would help, and a slow build up is advised while the Pasadena Filter Center prefers a shift system. An Air Force B 29 leaflets mission highlighted the town’s awareness gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ground Observer ‘Corps
Shafter
Kern County Civil Defense Office
Skywatch
Jack Manweiler
Air Force
DeVincenzo Wins Shafter High Student Body Presidency
Johnny DeVintenzy will serve as president of the Shafter High School student body next fall, announced by principal Dr. Grant Jensen. Other officers include Gary Wend as vice president Marion as secretary Marilyn as social chairman and Kaar Jeffcoat as yell leader.
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Johnny DeVintenzy
Shafter High School
Grant Jensen
Gary Wend
Marion
Marilyn Social
Kaar Jeffcoat
Lerdo Runway Issue Delays Lerdo Highway Realignment
Lerdo Highway between Shafter and 99 faces a snag as Miner- Shafter field runways conflict with relocation plans. County Supervisor Woollomes said corrections will likely adjust runway placement so the five mile redesign proceeds. Preference for Lerdo stems from high traffic by tourists, cotton growers, and potato season activity.
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Lerdo
Shafter
W. R. Woollomes
Woollomes
Miner- Shafter Field
Shafterites
Blood Bank Sets Call for June 12 in Shafter
The Houchin Community Blood Bank mobile unit will return to Shafter on June 12 from 3 30 to 7 p m to collect blood. Local Chairman Albert Finkneier says the Shafter Community Blood Fund holds only 22 pints and urges donors not to eat four hours before giving blood. New local groups join the blood fund including the Mennonite Brethren.
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Houchin Community Blood Bank
Shafter
Albert Finkbeiner
Shafter Community Blood Fund
Mennonite Breth
Shafter Chamber Aims to Double Membership This Year
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce board shapes a campaign to double membership by inviting one new candidate per current member. Secretary Ernie Hofman says the month long drive will be led by the board with individual member efforts. Past year projects include the Potato n Cotton Festival, support for Pat Kelly’s Bay barrier bill, and Cotton Council week in California.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Shafter
Ernie Hofman
Hofman
H. W
Pat) Kelly
San Francisco Bay
National Cotton Council
California
Hanford
Shafter Chamber
County fair Angle May Help Brighten Spud-Cotton Fiesta
A new plan for the Shafter Potato n Cotton Festival aims to boost local participation. It proposes street space rentals for merchants and booths, auto dealers and farm equipment displays, a reworked queen contest with multiple qualifications, ticket sales prizes, and nightly entertainment including pie baking contests and sewing bees.
Nazarene pastor elected head of Shafter ministers
Rev. J. A. McNaught, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, was elected president of Shafter's Ministerial Association at a breakfast in Lee's Dining Room. He succeeds Rev. Melvin Kiug of the First Baptist Church. Other officers include Rev. Marvin Jost vice president Rev. Cecil Poole treasurer and Rev. Gordon Baker secretary. The group pledged cooperation of all member churches in the blood bank drive.
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J. A. McNaught
Church of the Nazarene
Shafter's
Lee
Melvin
Kiug
First Baptist Church
Marvin Jost
Cecil Poole
Gordon Baker
Beverly Johns Wins $200 Scholarship
Beverly Johns daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Johns won a $200 scholarship in merchandising club for further education. Scholarships reward outstanding work in the club and scholastic achievements. Three members of the club received awards.
1953 Shafter High graduation to honors
Seventy-nine seniors will receive diplomas at Shafter High School Friday evening in the school gymnasium. The ceremony features a student narrated Our Century history segment, with Harold Gaede as master of ceremonies and Dr. Grant W. Jensen presenting the class. Emil Bender will award diplomas to 39 girls and 40 boys as the procession completes.
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Shafter High School
Harold Gaede
America
Peter Grossmann
Donna Hare
Donna Weitz
Maudie Crabb
Charlene Kroeker
R. C. Ummel
Malotte
Theron L. McCuen
Kern County
Grant W. Jensen
Emil Bender
Up the Ladder Kirschenmann to Present Diplomas
Richland Up the Ladder eighth graders will receive diplomas tonight at the Upper Grades building in a stars under ceremony. Kirschenmann will present the diplomas. Student speakers include Patricia Cornell Michael Steele Rosella Mettler and Dorothy Weitz. The program features Richland Musket eers and Glee Club performances.
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Ed Kirschenmann
Richland School
Richland
Jerry Lauderdale
Patricia Cornell
America
Michael Steele
Rosella Mettler
Steele
Miss Mettler
Musketeers
Miss Weitz
Kirschenmann
SWID Water Pact Approved Amid Ivanhoe Case Warnings
The Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District and the Bureau of Reclamation secured approval from the California Securities Commission for the SWID water contract. The ruling references the Ivanhoe Irrigation District case, which may influence contract wording. The commission warns the broader provisions remain controversial and not fully approved. Also, the board issued a memorial resolution for Raymond W. Pixley, longtime district director, praising his service and extending condolences to his family.
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Shafter-Wasco Irrigation, District
Bureau of Reclamation
California Securities Commission
John J. Peters
Peters
Ivanhoe
Board of Directors
Raymond W. Pixley
Pixley
Ascé
Shafter-Wasco
Shafter- Wasco
Shafter
Buttonwillow Poppy Day Sales Reach 900 Mark
Nine hundred poppies were sold in Buttonwillow during the annual drive conducted by the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Ethel Frey announced the campaign with Mrs. Ruby Threewit as chairman. Fifth and sixth grade Campfire Girls aided the drive including Nancy Whitaker Tish Hughett Becky Nelson Sue Boshears and Mary Jane Heck.
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Buttonwillow
American Legion Auxiliary
Ethel Frey
Ruby Threewit
Nancy Whitaker
Tish Hughett
Becky Nelson
Sue Boshears
Mary Jane Heck
Tourney Set On Saturday At City Tennis Championship
Johnny DeVincenzo, top seed from Shafter High, is favored to win his division as the six week tennis clinic reaches a climax. The City Tournament starts at 9 a.m. on the high school courts with events for Junior boys and girls 18 and under, 15 and under, and 11 and under. Entries collected by Roy Farrell or Bob Gates. phone 2911.
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Johnny DeVincenzo
Shafter High School
Bob Gates
Roy Farrell
Gates
Jack Robbins
Jim Wilson
Donna Hare
Mary de Vincenzo
Mary Gates
June Thompson
Karen
Dianne Grant
Change in rental pattern for Shafter Veterans Hall
Supervisor Roy Woollames announced a new plan for the Veterans Memorial Hall in Shafter. The current committee will be reorganized and the chamber of commerce may take over hall assignments, with reservations now routed through Woollames until a new committee is named.
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Veterans Memorial Hall
Shafter
Roy Woollames
Woollames
Jack Hare
Hare
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Ernie Hofman
Jnew
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LIV
GOC
Civil Defense
Pasadena
Devincenzo
Blood Bank
Rev. McNaught
Beverly Johns
Young Steele
Prin- Hasty
NeVoy Gerbracht
Union Congregational
Miss Cornell
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