Is Governor Warren Timid Over Bold Bay Barrier Idea
The Shafter Press argues Governor Earl Warren shows timidity in pushing the Richmond San Rafael bridge before studying a proposed Bay barrier. It praises Assemblyman Pat Kelly for seeking a feasibility study and notes the Assembly's split vote and bond sale as evidence of bold public interest.
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San Francisco Bay
Earl Warren
Richmond-San Rafael’ Bridge
Warren
California
H. W
Pat) Kelly
Shafter
Kelly
Assembly
Richmond-San Rafael
Richmond To San Rafael
Proposed Lerdo Road Development Will Be Big Asset to Shafter
Road Commissioner Vernon Smith announced plans to rebuild Lerdo Highway from Shafter to Cawelo next year into a four lane divided highway funded by Federal State aid at a cost of 425000. The route serves as the county’s busiest travel link between Shafter and Highway 99 and would improve access as Central Valley Highway extends south to 99.
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Lerdo
Shafter
Vernon Smith
Lerdo Highway
Cawelo
Rosedale
Shafter Council Asks Planning Commission to Rezone Study
The Shafter City Council directs the planning commission to study rezoning as the city grows. A 1944 plan by Chester James laid out general districts, but rapid expansion now calls for a new zoning framework to guide future development. The planning commission has shown willingness to tackle these issues.
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Shafter
City Planning Commission
Chester James
Kern County Public Works
James
Planning Commission
Boy Scouts Backed for Worthwhile Job Project
Fifteen Shafter Scouts seek employment to earn the $50 needed to attend the National Scout Jamboree at Irvine Ranch near Balboa next July. The community is urged to offer yard work or jobs at businesses and contact E. F. Bender at 348.
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Shafter
Irvine Ranch
Balboa
E. F. Bender
Keyboard Programs and Public Service Musical Schedule
Radio listing for KWSO shows a weekday schedule with host names Kings and Queens Public Service Weather Breakfast Serenade and gospel selections. Notes mention Opera Library Listening and Allan Jones Show with varied times and a Chapel hour, reflecting a community public service lineup.
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Kings and Queens Public Service
Close Harmony
Cote Glee Club
Carte Vasco
RP Mene Ag
Bien
Public ‘Service
Artistry In
Opera Library News
Glass Kings
Allan Jones
Salon Stag
Irrigators urged to inspect pumps before next season
Arizona irrigation expert James E. Middleton advises checking pumping systems now to secure water for next summer. Inspect flow, air usage, and power source, and consult a repairman for efficiency tests to avoid shortages and costly overhauls. Consider layout changes to ease engine stress.
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James E. Middleton
University of Arizona
More About Mosquito Control Urges Immediate Action
The article urges property owners to eliminate mosquito sources now by fixing leaks, draining standing water, and avoiding excess lawn irrigation. It notes urban fau cets and containers produce culix tarsalis carriers of sleeping sickness and rural leaks in irrigation valves add costly district-wide mosquito issues.
Freight Rates Sought by Central Valley Chambers Alliance
The Central Valley Chamber of Commerce federation urges all county chambers to join in a request for lower freight rates. A nationwide ruling currently excludes the West, allowing a 40 000 pound car to be moved by various merchandise classes.
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Central Valley Empire Association
Church Schedule at Nazarene Parish
Sunday activities include Sunday School headed by Mrs. Hstera Ragedale at 9:45, morning worship at 11, Young People's service at 6:30, and evening evangelist service at 7:30. Wednesday prayer and praise meets at 7:30.
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Church OF the Nazarenp
A. McNaught
Hstera Ragedale
Sunday Services and Choir Schedule Noted
Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday School led by Raymond Mettler superintendent. 11 a.m. English sermon. 7 p.m. every other Sunday German service. Thursday 7:30 p.m. choir practice.
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Raymond
Mettler
Supt
Sunday Schedule Highlights at Local Church
Sunday features include 9:45 a.m. Sunday School with Fred Schardt in September, 11 a.m. morning worship, 6:30 p.m. Baptist Youth Fellowship, and 7:30 p.m. evening gospel hour. Weekday events list Tuesday 7 a.m. youth recreation, and Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Hour Power Bible Study.
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Fred Schardt
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Power
First Mennonite Church Golden West and Wall E
Earnest Schroeder is pastor at the First Mennonite Church on Golden West and Wall E with services and activities listed. Sunday includes 10 a.m. Sunday School led by Jack Nikkel and Mrs Leater Neufeld, 11 a.m. morning worship, 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor, and evening service. Wednesday features 7 20 cottage meetings.
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First Mennonite Church
Golden
West and Wall E
Earnest Schroeder
Jack Nikkel
Leater Neufeld
Christian Endeavor
Sunday Worship at First E E Sam Wild Pastor
Service schedule shows Sunday 9 45 a m Sunday School led by Dean Moore 11 a m morning worship 6 30 p m Baptist Training Union led by Bennie McCreod 7 50 p m evening service Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting at First E E Sam Wild church.
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Ee Ee
Sam Wild
Dean Moore
Baptist — Training Union
Bennie McCreod
Free Will Baptist Church Schedule at Smith's Corner
Cecil KR Thurman serves as pastor with weekly services and activities. Sunday School led by old Baker with 9 45 a m service and 12 a m worship. Evening programs run 7 p m on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with a Saturday 7 a m prayer meeting.
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Free Will Baptist Church
Smith's Corner
Cecil KR Thurman
Old Baker
Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall Bible Study Schedule
Community notices show John Trammell as company servant at 117 NCVH. Services listed include Sunday 7 30 p m Bible study, Wednesday 7 30 p m Bible study, and Friday 7 30 p m Theocratic Ministry School. Please contact for details.
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Jehovah's Witnesses
Kingdom Hall
NCVH
John Trammell
Theocratic Ministry
Mennonite Brethren Church Listings at Walde Wiebe Pastor
The Mennonite Brethren Church at 400 Kern St led by Pastor Walde Wiebe offers Sunday services at 10 58 a m morning worship broadcast on KWSO at 11 a m and 6 30 p m youth services. Abe F Isaac is general superintendent. Midweek prayer and Bible classes are at 7 20 a m Wednesday.
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Brethren Church
Kern St. Walde Wiebe
Abe F. Isaac
KWSO
All Agea
Minter Village Chapel Service Schedule
Bernard Niekerk pastor at Minter Village Chapel lists Sunday worship at 10 a.m. with Sunday School at 11 a.m. and evening services at 6:30 p.m. followed by a 7:30 p.m. service. Contact phone Bakersfield 4-5986 for details.
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Minter
Bernard Niekerk
Bakersfield
Local Church Schedule Highlights Weekly Services and Classes
The notice lists weekly events for two churches the Park Lane Missionary Baptist Church and the Pentecostal Church of God. It includes service times Sunday school at 9 20 a m and worship at 11 a m for the former with a Thursday Bible study and child classes, and for the latter Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m junior church at 6 20 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and youth services on Wednesdays. Pastor contacts are provided.
Weekend church schedule includes multiple services
Sabbath schedule lists Saturday 9 20 a m Sabbath School led by Miss Ramona Ovis in September with 11 a m morning worship and 3 p m German service. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m and Friday missionary volunteer meeting at 7 30 p m.
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Miss Ramona
Ovis
Church Schedule Fragments From St Therese and Pilgrim Fellowship
Sunday 9 45 a m Sunday School Rob Bergman September 11 a m morning worship 7 p m evening service Wednesday 1 p m midweek prayer Thursday m youth meeting St Therese s Catholic Church 260 West Lerdo Highway Patrick D Breslin pastor phone 1771 Sunday 8 and 10 a m Masses Holy Days 6 20 am 7 20 am weekdays 7 20 am confessions 7 30 pm Saturdays and before Masses Sunday Holy Days Sunday 130 a m classes for all ages 8 Gordon Smith September 11 11 a m morning worship 7 p m Pilgrim Fellowship for high school youth Thursday 7 30 p m choir rehearsal
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Johnny H. Penner
Rob Bergman
Gordon Smith
Pilgrim” Fellowship
San Francisco Daughter Visits Buttonwillow
Mr and Mrs R L Adams host their daughter and husband Joe Mulroy Catherine Ann of San Francisco. Frank Adams brother had a daily cartoon panel accepted by a New York syndicate. The Montgomery Block in San Francisco was built in 1853 by Gen Henry W Halleck.
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Buttonwillow
R. L. Adams
Joe Mulroy
Catherine Ann
San Francisco
Frank Adams
John
Lake Arrowhead
Jack Adams
Woodville
Nell C. Adams
Porterville
New York Paper Syndicate
Montgomery
Henry W. Halleck
Kern County Schools Plan Sept. 8 to June 4 Calendar
The Kern County Union High School and Junior College District approves a 175 day calendar beginning Sept. 8 and ending June 4. Faculty meet Sept. 2 with Labor Day Sept. 7 as a holiday. Thanksgiving Nov. 26–27 and Christmas Dec. 21–31. Easter Apr. 12–16. First semester ends Jan. 22. second ends June 4.
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Kern County Union High School
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Community Chapel Songs
America Sings News
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Church OF Christ
Central Valley Highway
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Ebenezer Reformed Church
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First Baptist Church
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Ree. Banter
Young
North Shafter
C. F. Ummel
H.S
Primary Bible Club
Christian Service Brigade
Pentecostal Church OF God
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Gordon J. Baker
Thone
Dick Smithy
Neuman Ranch
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