Tax hike boosts revenue in 1959 beer levy rise
The text notes a 1959 revenue increase driven largely by a jump in the beer tax to 4 cents per gallon effective July 1, 1959, with about forty percent of the rise linked to this rate change.
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1960
Page
10
Cotton Growers To Meet Mar 1 2
Five western states send new cotton growers to speak on fiber qualities mills need and how quality is affected through production and ginning. Sessions cover fertilization gearing for cost and quality, plus a tour of the U S Cotton Field Station at Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inclde
U. S
Shafter
U S Water Plans To Be Told In Kern March 8
The Water Association of Kern County says the Bureau of Reclamation will outline plans on March 8 in Bakersfield to bring about 10 million acre feet of water yearly from the Yuba River to the Friant Kern canal area. The Farm Bureau Water Problems Department will host the 7:30 p.m. meeting at the KCFB building for interested attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Bureau of Reclamation
San Joaquin Valley
Kern
Water Association of
Kern County
Bakersfield
Bureau of Reclamation
Yuba
California
Friant-Kern Canal
Central Valley
Bureau
Farm Bureau Water Problems Department
KCFB
The
Water Association
AMA figures compare 1939 and 1958 medical care costs
The American Medical Association notes that in 1939 a U S factory worker spent 15 hours and 54 minutes to buy $10 of medical care. By 1958 the same quantity of care cost only nine hours and 24 minutes of work despite higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
U. S
Kern County Marine Squads Recruiters Plan
Recruiters plan marine squads to enlist 13 or more young men into the U S Marines. Recruits will train together under a 120 day delay and receive an initial 20 day leave as a unit. Interested youths may contact the Marine Corps recruits at 1412 17th Street Haberfelde Building or call FAirview 3-6704.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunst
Wil
Uncle Sam
U. S. Marines
Geants
Kern County
Marine Corps
17Th Street
Haberfelde Building
Fairview
Notice of Intention to Sell Alcoholic Beverages Shafter
The undersigned proposes to sell alcoholic beverages and applies for transfer of an alcoholic beverage license for premises at 18493 S Shafter Hwy Shafter Kern Co. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control will issue upon verification and publication. James K Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
J. Charles
S. Shafter
Candles n Cake Schedule of Names by Dates
A list of attendees arranged by dates March 3 to March 9 includes Norris Jerry Dean es Wesley Barry Iva Fink Beiner Frederick Gaede Don Nikkel Hilda Unruh Karen Bushey Sandra McCoy Patricia Fairbanks Kathleen Collins Ray Donna Turner Mrs Earl Weill Paula Rodney Melvin Parrett Jimmy Jensen Alan Neuman Joe Thompson ity Carol Wiebe Billy Schneider Mary Brown Lois Gaither Barbara Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nae Norris
Jerry Deanes
Wesley Barry
Iva Finkbeiner
Frederick Gaede
Don Nikkel
Hilda Unruh
Karen Bushey
Sandra McCoy
Patricia Fairbanks
Kathleen Collins
Ray Donna Turner
Earl Weill
Paula Rodney
Melvin Parrett
Jimmy Jensen
Alan Neuman
Joe Thompson
Ity
Carol Wiebe
Billy Schneider
Mary Brown
Lois Gaither
Barbara Walker
Christ Jesus Sermon on Truth and Healing
In a spiritual discourse on John 7 14 16 18 and Jeremiah 23 5 6 Mary Baker Eddy cites Jesus healing the sick casting out error and triumphing over death She emphasizes following Christ Spirit to improve the blessings the Master worked and suffered to bestow The text quotes The Lord Our Righteousness as the messianic name and pledge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Baker
Eddy
Jesus
David
Gardening notes on bamboo and flowering plants
The text advises dividing overcrowded tubbed bamboo this month. It also mentions planting Tigiridia or Mexican Shell Flower now for a long bloom display, noting single plants send up more blooms.
School Trustees Outline Bond Needs For New Classrooms
The trustees listed projects for new classrooms and facilities at several Bakersfield area schools including McFarland Shafter North and South High Schools, a multi purpose room and shop building. The plan includes three to seven classrooms per campus and a library expansion with rehabilitation, all to fit bond limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning
Paynter
AIA
Bakersfield
Ernest L. McCoy
North High School
Rour
C. Barton al
Poison Flowers Listed As Caution Measure
Sweet Pea and Mack Kern County Health Officers warn that castor bean seeds tulip bulbs and elephant ear plants contain poisons that can injure or kill. They urge supervision of children avoid chewing leaves and bulbs and to contact a physician if ingestion is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
Kern County Health Department
Geo To The Church Of Your Choice Sunday
A church notices a Sunday service inviting all residents to attend at local parishes. Officials emphasize an inclusive schedule and encourage community participation across multiple denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Church of Your Choice
Shatter Churches
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Industry, U. S. Department of Agriculture
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Union Oil Company OF
Cali
Iran
Joe Bradshaw
Bob Godbey
City Furniture
James Street
Philco
James K. Morris
Shafter Press
Christ Jesus
Westinghouse
Shafter Laundromat
State Avenue
School Trustees Commission For Building Needs
Sweet Pea
York
Sensa
Supreme Air
Leon Piuts
Central Ave
Phone Pioneer
OWELL
Seana Eehiih
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