Second Carload for 1960 Arrives at Shafter Maytag Shop
Emil Stoller owner of Shafter Maytag Shop and Gaines Venable a long time serviceman assist unloading the second carload of new Maytag Washers shipped by rail to Shafter. The arrival marks a new era in local appliance supply and follows the first shipment earlier this year.
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Emil Stoller
Shafter Maytag Byes
Gaines H. Venable
Shafter
John Fadenrecht
Maytag
Shafter Maytag
Stoller
Shafter Maytag Shop
Shafter Council Sets Immediate Roadside Repairs and Aug Bus Plan
The council ordered urgent sidewalk repairs in the most dangerous locations with lesser raisings scheduled later. Work at Lerdo and Central Valley Highway intersection to begin in August with safer dividing barriers planned for the heavy traffic gateway to Shafter. The city seeks six and a half acres behind the Shafter Press for a sump parkette to serve as recreation and drainage for neighborhoods north of Lerdo Highway, with possible ball park use. Also discussed drafting a new business license ordinance to be fairer and more modern.
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Lerdo
Central Valley Highway
Shafter
Shafter Press
Lerdo Highway
Vaquero Frank Almaraz Retires From Kern County Land Co
Frank Almaraz, a vaquero with Kern County Land Company, retires after four and a half decades in cattle work at Paso, Lakeside, and San Emidio ranches. He recalls one major change the use of horse trailers and plans to stay connected with company personnel. Born in Trujillo, Mexico, he moved to the San Joaquin Valley in 1912 and later aimed to travel to Mexico before settling to remain in the area.
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Kern County Land Company
Vaquero
Frank Almaraz
Althoug
Almaraz
Paso
Lakeside
San Emidio
Trujillo
Mexico
Almaris
San Joaquin Valley
Fresno
Land Company
Beware unscrupulous long distance moving outfits and how to protect yourself
The Better Business Bureau warns that many moving operators take a flat share of the rough 500 million dollars spent yearly on interstate moves. Learn to verify reliability, read insurance terms, and avoid low estimates that hide higher final charges. Ensure adequate coverage and understand that binding estimates may not reflect final costs.
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Better Business Bureau
Bureau of Bad
Five Days Left To Pay SWID Tax
The Shafter Wasco Irrigation District warns that the 1959-60 tax assessment becomes delinquent at 5 p.m. Monday, June 20, with a 5 percent penalty after the due date. New property owners should verify payments by or on the part of former owners by calling PI 64918 or visiting the district office at Central Valley Highway and Kimberlina Road.
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Shafter Wasco Irrigations District
Central Valley Highway
Kimberlina Road
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ashers—Dryers
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Hormel
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Bils
Madera
Bisquick
KRAFT
Central Market
Central Avenue
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