Potato research evolves with continuous varied practices
Dr James E Knott of the University of California chairing the Vegetable Crops department spoke at Bakersfield at the Potato Growers Association annual meeting. He noted research advances over 25 years in fertilization forms, soil acidity control, and nutrient uptake, plus dormancy management and shipping improvements to reduce damage and greening, while acknowledging ongoing challenges.
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James
E. Knott
University of California Department of Vegetable Crops
Potato Growers Association of California
Bakersfield
Knott
California
Potato Research and Extension Advisory Committee
Potato Growers Association
Kern C Seed Potato Growers Association
United States Department of Agriculture
Open Forum concludes Bakersfield education program
The concluding program of an open forum sponsored by Bakersfield Evening High School will be held at 8 o'clock in a local auditorium. Film producer Anderson will present scenes from London landmarks and English countryside, plus Scottish coastal towns and Eisenhower’s Scottish home. Kenneth Robesky will preside.
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One Open Forum
Aarety
Bakersfield
Chelsea
Cotswold
Evenlode
Charwell
Windrush
North Wales
Edingard
Scotland
Aberdeen
Great Cairngorm Mt
Glasgow
Ayr
Long Beach Hosts Eleventh State Conference on School Cafeterias
Mrs. Sylvia Baughman of Richland Elementary School District will attend the Eleventh Annual State Conference of the California School Food Service Association in Long Beach March 22 to 24. The event gathers over 3,000 cafeteria supervisors and staff to review new products and techniques under the theme Tomorrow's Techniques Today. Miss S Frances Williams, Long Beach District Food Services Director, chairs the conference with Mrs Baughman.
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Sylvia Baughman
Richland
Attesr
California
Scavai Food Service
Long Beach
S. Frances Williams
Baughman
Bakersfield
Seniors Apply For Community Scholarships In Shafter
Harold J. Corrie says Shafter area service groups and donors fund about fifteen scholarships yearly for graduating seniors. Students file applications with the assistant principal, and donors review the pool to select recipients. Corrie notes some graduates need financial help to pursue further training at colleges or other schools.
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Hafter
Harold J. Corrie
Corrie
Shafter Area
Eighth Graders Visit Shafter High School for Orientation
About 303 eighth graders from the Shafter area visited Shafter High School as prospective freshmen in September. Arthur H. Johnson welcomed visitors in the auditorium along with Student Body officers. The group learned about high school study, activities, and student government, enjoyed musical numbers, and toured the campus.
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Shafter High School
Richland
Buttonwillow
Rio Bravo
Lerdo
Arthur H. Johnson
Shafter High
Rented Vehicles Annual Count Reaches 1963 High
The report states that over 500000 cars and trucks were in rental or lease service in 1963, highlighting a booming rental market and expanded fleet use across rental agencies.
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Lee Page
Jerry Higbee
Mattress & Box
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Shafter
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