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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1959
Page
9
A vintage note explains Noah Webster and the word Epicure derived from Epicurus the Greek philosopher. The column guest urges patrons to share ideas to improve service and thanks readers for a pleasant start to the new business.
Aline's Coffee Shop offers home brewed coffee and a varied menu including complete breakfasts and red lunches. The cafe is open daily from 5 30 AM to 8 PM with free parking at 130 Walker Shafter.
In March 1959 the Kern County Chapter of the American Red Cross pursues an $85 971 goal with volunteers aiding a countywide drive. The peak occurs Saturday March 21 as solicitors mount a one day all out effort across rural residential and business areas.
Star Jasmine serves both as a climbing vine and as a compact shrub ground cover. For ground cover keep it bushy by heading back shoots and anchor with wickets. Space plants about five feet apart in good soil and water regularly to fill an area.
The article notes a larger Irish-descended population in the United States than in Ireland and highlights New York City as hosting the biggest Irish community among cities. It emphasizes the prominence of Irish heritage in the American urban landscape.
Legal advertisement summary listing actions approved or referred including property transfers recordings remittance advice use of county facilities for a Bakersfield dance industrial track agreement filing notices to contractors and harbor studies by U S Corps of Engineers plus referrals to supervisors and county counsel. It notes approvals for facility use at Delano and Bakersfield, contract executions, and influences from state controllers and local groups.
County board hearing continued on reannexation to Mojave Highway Lighting Dist and opposition to AB 1174 Civic Center. Resolutions adopted for park acquisition, welfare alterations, and painting cattle guard. Road projects authorized with state freeway agreement. Tract maps approved and zoning actions taken while budget and personnel recommendations filed.
Public notice itemizes road, survey, and contract actions across Kern County including road 2046 overpass, MoJave district surveys, golf and park use agreements, airport leases and farm operations, advertising resources contracts, property acquisitions, and budget transfers. Also notes resignations, official appointments, and legal notices tied to county departments and public utilities.
Maple 4-H Club members split into two crews with adult leaders to collect cans and trash along district roadways but darkness halted progress. The meeting, led by Jerry Adams and Billy Key, reviewed projects and upcoming events including a county dress revue, Field Day preparations, and demonstrations across sewing, cooking, and electricity projects.
Maple district Scouters met Tuesday evening to discuss long range plans for the Boy Scouts in the area and to elect committeemen for the coming year. The annual charter application was made and tentative plans for a hiking trip at the end of July for Scouts and their fathers were discussed. The experience of last summer’s trip will be used as a guide. Loewen was re elected chairman and Nick el re elected treasurer. Other committee members include Goertzen Wiebe and Enns with Siemens and Nicol also present along with Johnstone and his assistant Nicol.
Property damage noted as filed and copy referred to Company Counsel. Travel requests approved. Resolution adopted to Albert S. Goode. Board adjourned until 10 A.M. Tuesday March 10 1959. Vera K. Gibson County Clerk and Clerk of the Board. Shafter Press March 11 1959.
A three year University of California Berkeley project led by Plant Physiologist Albert Ulrich seeks a plant analysis system to diagnose potash deficiencies and guide fertilizer use for internal black spot in potatoes. Funded by the American Potash Institute, the study tests nutrient effects and trains a graduate student, part of a broader effort across three Cassipulés sites to tackle the quality problem.
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