Rio Bravo 4-H Farm Tour Highlights Local Industry Visits
Rio Bravo 4-H Club members toured Kern county farms including Wayne's Dairy for sterilization and bottling, a dairy cow yard, Kern County Museum exhibits, and stock feed yards where 8000 head are fattened. John Loustalot explained meat processing at Kern Packing. group leaders and members named, plus guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
Wayne's Dairy
Jastro Park
Kern Coun Museum
Kern
John Loustalot
Bill Aranjo
Verna Calder
Paul Wilson
George Portnoff
Billy Howze
Sean Calder
Carolyn Townsend
Michael Wilson
Marie Calder
Judy McClelland
Bill Araujo, Jr
Gary Anderson
Jeannie
Craig Wilson
Marie Everetts
Farming in California bulletin offered to Kern growers
New UC bulletin titled Farming in California explains climate and soil conditions across the state. Written by Arthur Shultis and available at the Agricultural Extension Service in Bakersfield, it discusses commercial farming, farm sizes, and economic aspects for prospective growers.
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Kern County
University of California
California
H. W. Schwalm
Arthur Shultis
Agricultural Extension Service Office
Mr and Mrs Ernest Hofman Return From Vacation Trip
Mr and Mrs Ernest Hofman of Acacia Street have returned from a vacation trip visiting Virginia City Carson City Reno and Lake Tahoe.
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Ernest Hofman
Acacia Street
Virginia City
Carson City
Reno
Lake Tahoe
Isabella Lake Site Wins Support
Senator Jess R. Dorsey of Bakersfield wins state senate backing for a recreational lake behind Isabella Dam. The plan envisions 100 000 acre foot storage with a minimum lake level for flood control irrigation and recreation serving about 25 000 residents including China Lake Navy personnel. The project would enhance scenery and attract visitors statewide.
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Jess R. Dorsey
Bakersfield
Isabella Dam
State Senate
Dorsey
Army Engineers
Ming
Navy Ordnance
China Lake
GI Return Begins First Korea Leave Aboard USS John Pope
Bonnie C. Lewis of Shafter is among GIs returning this week for their first leave from Korea duty aboard the U S S John Pope. The vessel docked at San Francisco.
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Bonnie C. Lewis
Shafter
Korea
U.S.S
John Pope
San Francisco
Central Food Locker Meat Deals and Locker Cost Savings
An ad promotes buying meat in large wholesale quantities for delivery and wrapping to fit a personal locker. It touts ready frozen foods on sale, poultry options, and substantial savings versus home freezing, noting locker costs under a nickel daily. It references discounts on soaps and detergents and lists various brands.
Radio Schedule Highlights and Programs
A list of daily radio program blocks and show titles across various genres. Entries include Morning News summaries, Farm Program, Symphonic Treasures, Public Service shows, Hymns, Concert Hour, and Sunday church broadcasts. The schedule names specific program themes and time slots across Saturday and Sunday airings.
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Pacific Bible Inst
Fresno
Voice of China
Carlo Vasco
Blue Barron
Luton
Cate Glee Club
Radio Kids Voice of China
Back To the Bible
Rand Review
Noy Scout
Artistry
Shutins Pear Knights
Your Town
Cross Roads of Pacific Farm
Chapel of the Air
America
Mennonite Brethren Church
Assemblies of God
Cathedral of Tomorrow
Anaane Chapel
Kenneth Melvin Leaves for Korea in Seventh Army Service
Kenneth Melvin son of Mrs Maggie Melvin 141 West Orange St left last Thursday by plane for Korea while serving with the Seventh Army He is a graduate of Shafter High School
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Kenneth Melvin
Maggie Melvin
West Orange St
Korea
Seventh Army
Melvin
Shafter High School
Spud Festival Crowns King and Queen in Shafter
Elma Handel and John Perry are named king and queen of Shafter’s fifth annual Spud Festival, with over 1000 in attendance. The report notes farming activity, local club leadership, and community events including church programs and a library summer pause.
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Elma Handel
John Perry
Shafter
V. A. Valov
L. W. Symmes
California Cotton Cooperative Association
Earl Terry
Business Men's Club
M. B. McFarland
E. I. Wallace
E. K. Grant
Herb Midgley
King Cotton Rules Supreme At Coop Meet
At the California Cotton Cooperative Association annual meeting near Visalia more than 2000 members and guests gathered for a beef barbecue and cotton talks. L. W. Frick welcomed attendees as president, while J. Russell Kennedy forecast a 16 million bale U S crop with a 10 million bale domestic use and a six million export market. Re-elected to the board were Leland K. Martin Edwin J Neufeld and Ben Hayes, with Neal N Lowe Lyman Griswold H D Bateman W L Smith and J E Jordan named directors for the new year. Frick and Kennedy were reelected president and general manager, with Hayes and Neaf as vice president and treasurer. The farmer owned marketing group serves about 2500 San Joaquin Valley member-growers from Bakersfield onward.
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King Cotton
California Cotton Cooperative Association
Mooneys Grove
Visalia
L. W. Frick
Arvin
Valley Wide Cotton Marketing Association
J. Russell Kennedy
California
U. S
Kennedy
Leland K. Martin
Tulare
Edwin J. Neufeld
Wasco
Ben Hayes
Madera
Neal N. Lowe
Lyman Griswold
Hanford
H. D. Bateman
Ketman
W. L. Smith
Buttonwiilow
J. E. Jordan
Edwin J. Neaf
Asurer
Bakersfield
San Joaquin Valley
New Money Order Plan Proposed by Postmaster
Postmaster George Guenther announces a new card and money order system to take effect July 1. Users may cash money orders at any post office or party, replacing the old rule that domestic orders could be cashed only at the drawing post office. Maximum order value is $100 with no limit on the number of orders issued.
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George Guenther
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Central Ave
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PUREX
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Shafter Memories
Mennonite Church
Temblor
Belridge
Kern County Legionnaires
Shafter Farm Center
Thomas Wedge
G. J. Zenk
Shafter Reformed Church
Hope Reformed Church
Lodi
Marvin Kirkpatrick
Coop Meet
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