Bold local control shifts flood work from federal to North Mankato
The Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District redirects plans for a Central Valley Project water distribution to local construction and finance, signaling a move away from federal control. North Mankato Minnesota shows a parallel civic effort, raising 43000 in one night to fund a flood wall and pumps without federal aid, underscoring local initiative over Washington.
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Central Valley Project
North Mankato
Washington
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Minnesota
Mankato
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C. Elmer Anderson
Wollam
New Council Plans Future Growth
Shafter's new city council, formed just over a month ago, moves to reorganize the planning commission and fix past planning failures. Officials see Shafter as positioned to become a key business industrial and agricultural center in Northern Kern County, and praise the proactive stance.
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Shafter
Planning Commission
Kern County
Cotton cooperative processes six thousand seven hundred seventy two bales
The Sequoia Cooperative Gin in Tulare county with 130 members processed 6372 bales of cotton last season. G J Benson and A J Neilson bought Sunflower Packing Association and orchards at Porterville Tulare county. Spreckels Sugar Company plant at Manteca San Joaquin county will increase production this season.
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Sequoia Cooperative Gin
Tulare County
G. J. Benson
A. J. Neilson
Sunflower Packing Association
Porterville
Spreckels Sugar Company
Manteca
San Joaquin County
Shafter Leads Valley in Summer Recreation Efforts
Under Roy Farrell the city of Shafter plans a major summer recreation program with thousands of participants in playground crafts swimming and softball. The city boasts one of the finest public pools in the state and centers activities around swimming for a warm climate.
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Roy Farrell
Shafter
Service Club and Scouts mobilize to boost turnout
Dr. John Harold Revell leads Shafter service club workers assisted by Boy Scouts in registering voters before the election. They helped by tagging voters with I Have Voted at polling booths. The piece urges high turnout, warns of democratic danger from low participation, and credits Revell for ongoing civic effort.
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Revell
California Grape and Tree Fruit League to Meet in Fresno
The California Grape and Tree Fruit League will hold its annual meeting in Fresno next spring. Merced county reports 1951 agriculture receipts of 117,580,856 dollars, an all time high. R C Bowen of Dinuba in Tulare county grows 78 varieties of roses in his yard.
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California Grape and Tree Fruit League
Freshno
Merced County
R. C. Bowen
Dinuba
Tulare County
Oil Wealth Supports Richland Schools Amid Growth Needs
The Richland School District relies on oil property, about three quarters of its 26.6 million assessed value, to fund facilities as population growth strains aging buildings. The board contemplates using available oil funds for new classrooms while a 1948 aquatic center and a 1914 Santa Fe building reflect past capital projects. A district-wide survey will assess strengths and weaknesses, guiding potential bond decisions to expand facilities.
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Richland
Board Eyes School
Shafter
Kern County
California
Santa Fe
Richland School
Boy Scout Troop 71 Thanks Donors for Benefit Square Dance
Editors Mailbox thanks donors who supported a May 30 benefit square dance by Boy Scout Troop No. 71 at Minter Field. Special thanks to the Wednesday Afternoon Club and local businesses and organizations for aiding the event.
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Boy Scout Troop No. 71
Minter Field
Jack Roberts
Evelyn Scott
State Theatre
Lerdo School
Jack Thompson
Courtesy Food Market
Shafter Press
Johnny Jones
Atmaster
Ruby Grant
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