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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
7
A guide to evergreen plants covering origins from fossils to modern varieties for sale in nurseries. It explains starting methods from seed cuttings grafts and layering, three year seed beds, transplant timing, and care tips including regular watering weed control and deterring pests and animals.
Mrs Vernon and her two boys arrive Monday from Donnellson to stay with Carl and Mrs Neuman on Lerdo avenue. They will be joined next week by Rev Vernon Neufeld, pastor of a Mennonite church in Donnellson, who plans to attend a Covina school for more education.
Construction trucks showcase a range of equipment for faster safer work. The piece emphasizes well trained crews, good tools, and A to Z planning behind Pacific Telephone efforts to keep service fast and dependable.
It’s easy to place a telephone in the living room, kitchen, and a bedroom for handy calls. With up-to-date wiring, a phone is nearby whenever you want it, cutting trips to answer or dial. Cost is less than a nickel daily per extra line. colors are optional. Ordering takes only minutes by calling the business office.
The Kern County Board of Trade awards celebrate contributions to Kern County. Recipients include the Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, John Peters, and Paul Newell. Peters is named Ag Man of the Year for efforts to replenish California’s water supply. Newell is praised for forthright journalism protecting citizens’ rights.
The Kern County Chapter of the California Society for the Welfare of Epileptics seeks funds for an Electroencephalograph machine costing about 4150 dollars. A 1000 dollar donation from Mr and Mrs George Martini supports the effort to place the device at Central California Medical Laboratories Haber. The drive, approved by Bakersfield charity officials led by Jack Levy, aims for self funding to spare yearly appeals. It will reduce referrals to Fresno and Los Angeles for brain tests. Karen Clarkin returns home for summer with her parents after attending UC Irvine.
Clyde Hislop announced the Kern County American Cancer Society drive met and exceeded its 1955 quota of 33 550 by raising 43 000. The board of directors at the Bakersfield Inn heard the report and thanked donors.
Bakersfield officers Hubert Mayberry and Claude Mitchell arrested a forger three hours after a request for apprehension was sent. The capture followed a local inquiry and police response to the case.
Harry Blair and Don Camp lead a list of area chairmen including Harry Thompson, Mrs. Malcolm Goode, O. K. Parker, and Mrs. Helen Rankin along with community chairmen and volunteers who participated in the regional effort.
Kern county health department concludes return clinics to vaccinate dogs over six months in the valley. Rabies control begins a drive to capture strays and unlicensed dogs countywide. Check the Brundage Lane pound near Mt. Vernon Avenue if your dog is missing.
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