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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
13
Agricultural specialist Roy Parker answers common questions about Sudan grass including its suitability for livestock producers and seed growers. It grows best in fertile, warm areas with a long growing season and drainage, tolerates drought but suffers frost, and requires careful seeding and moisture management for good germination.
Lew Woodard is named authorized Oldsmobile dealer for Shafter and surrounding area. The Woodard Motor Company will run the Olds sales and service center at 249 Central Ave serving Shafter Wasco Buttonwillow and nearby regions. He leaves his Los Angeles area post to relocate with his family to Shafter, bringing extensive auto industry experience.
A 1927 celebration at the Crystal Inn in Bakersfield featured guests including Ted War den Stanley Whiteside Jack Frey Tony Wegis Emory Wishon and Robert Wegis. The article notes wartime service of Woodard with the naval bureau of ordinance and mentions Futur manic Rocket Engine Oldsmobiles planned for Shafter area.
All 58 California counties contributed to mineral production in 1947. California led the nation in shipments of pumice and pumicite during 1947.
Dr Wil ton L Halverson outlines immunization needs for foreign travel and warns about sunburn, snake bites, swimming safety, and polio risks. Boil uncertain water, avoid unpasteurized dairy and undercooked meat, and skip questionable shellfish. He stresses expert advice for vacation spots and proper first aid knowledge for snakes.
The article warns about poison oak with its three leaf clusters and advises immediate full-body washing after exposure, notes that immunity is not guaranteed, and mentions that clothing and dogs can carry the plant. It recommends bathing the dog, hanging clothes outside, and using wet baking soda for emergency treatment.
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