Local paper boy vows fresh weekly features and inked hints
A self described young paper boy announces new weekly columns for the Press with hints on vocations from two up and coming ladies and a tease about a new feature from Buster Long of Topper's Men's and Boys' Store. He recounts Kiwanis mishap and a friendly dog leaving a mark as ink splashed his clothes prompting a speedy wash after a public stumble.
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Golly
Buster Long
Topper
Men’s and Boys
March 30 to April 3 week menu and local notes
The notice lists a 36 cent lunch menu for March 30 to April 3 including items such as shortcake beans apricots and milk with daily specials on March 31 April 1 2 and 3. It also praises new Shafter residents Carroll Harwood and Marvin Pomerinke and jokes about local ads and a poem from Anonymous.
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Carroll Harwood
Marvin Pomerinke
Long Beach
Shafter
Carroll
Herb Howell
Herb
Curtain falls on barefoot planting season this month
The notice urges immediate planting of roses, fruit trees, and other stock with divisions for next season. It recommends starting new lawns now and consulting a nurseryman for area seed mixes. It also advises starting a planned spray program for roses to prevent pests.
Irrigation Short Course Speaker To Address Water Systems
Larry Booher Extension Irrigation Specialist from the University of California will speak at Bakersfield College on March 19 from 7 to 9 PM in Library Building room 4. The talk covers wells pumps measurement and distribution with weirs syphons and other irrigation equipment and soil related designs.
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Larry Booher
Exiension
Versity of California
Bakersfield College
Booher
Eleven Shafter High Students Named Honor Band Members
Eleven Shafter High School music students earned Honor Band positions in Kern County after competitive tryouts. They will perform in concert April 18 at Harvey Auditorium with Marilyn Gaede on flute and others including Sandra Stover, Penny Willis, Gary New, Noel Wilson, Rodney Wiens, Sandra Nonhof, Buddy Engel, Betty Tillman, Clarence Evans, and Shirley Kendrick in principal and alternate roles.
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Shafter High School
Kern County
Harvey Auditorium
Marilyn Gaede
Sandra Stover
Penny Willis
Gary New
Noel Wilson
Rodney Wiens
Sandra Nonhof
Buddy Engel
Betty Tillman
Clarence Evans
Shirley Kendrick
Doctors List: Thirty Specialists Support General Health
The article notes nearly thirty distinct medical specialists who help maintain overall good health through diverse expert care. These professionals span fields from primary care to niche disciplines, contributing to comprehensive wellness.
Choosing Vines for Walls and Shade Structures
A nurseryman outlines vine options for walls, trellises, and shade aims. Clinging vines like Boston Ivy and Virginia Creeper suit walls, while Wisteria or Grape work for sunlit winter light. Evergreen options include Bougainvillea and Honeysuckle with Silver Lace vine as a variable in mild winters.
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Forma Association of Nurserymen
Armandi
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Woyd N. Ballard
Ventura
Lyle McCollum
Herald of Truth
Mccollum
Ballard
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KCHJ
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Leeds
Stice Stars
The
California Association of Nurserymen
First Baptist Church
Melvin N. Krug
Ph. Pioneer
Morning Worship
Training Union
Evening Gospel Hour
Phone Pioneer
Family Bible Hour
Shafter's
Labor
E. Leido
Pioneer
M. K. Pomerinke
H&p Auto Clinic
Anderson Motor Parts
Hitchcock’s Auto Parts
Munzer ST
Neufeld’s Auto Parts
C. Harwood
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