Shafter Utility District approves water and sewer rules
Ordinance 16 regulates water use during conflagrations with three blast fire whistle notice. It requires meters for industrial users, mandates mesh screens in sewer lines, and imposes penalties up to 300 dollars or 60 days in jail for violations. The ordinance takes effect 30 days after passage, with notices to be posted and published. It was introduced and adopted March 12, 1940 by President W H Hitchcock and Secretary H Midgley.
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Shafter Public Utility
Board of Directors
Shafter Public Utility District
Shafter
Shafter Press
W. H. Hitchcock
Mote Public Utility Disict
H. Midgley
Oliver Sly
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Notice of Real Estate Sale Under Execution Kern County
Public sale is set for April 2 1940 at 11:00 AM at the Kern County Jail Bakersfield to satisfy a judgment of $2237.92 plus costs. The property is the west half of the south 280 feet of the east 155.75 feet of Lot 14 Section 9 Township 28 South Range 25 East M D B M. Sheriff John E Loustalot authorized sale by the Kern County Superior Court.
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James L. Berry
County of Kern
California
E. G. Kolbenstetter
United States
Township 28
Range
Kern County
Bakersfield
James Wu. Berry
Ohn
E. Loustalot
Nominees Named for Shafter City Council Election
The notice lists candidates for three council seats in Shafter with incumbents William Lachenmaier Glenn O Nay and W Frizzell and challengers H John Harder Joseph Subriar. The general municipal election is set for the ninth day of April.
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Shafter
William Lachenmaier
Glenn O. Nay
H. John Harder
Joseph Subriar
Shafter Election Notice For City Council Seats
City of Shafter will hold a municipal election on Tuesday April 9 1940 for two councilmen four year terms and one councilman two year term. One voting precinct Shafter Consolidated Precinct with polling at Legion Hall California Ave and James St open 600 am to 100 pm. G Shaw City Clerk.
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City of
Shafter
Shafter Consolidated
Shafter One
Legion Hall
California Avenue
James Street
Bids Sought for Gas Engine Installation in Shafter PUD
The Shafter Public Utility District invites bids to furnish and install a gas engine and geared head. Plans are at the district office in Shafter City Hall. Bids due by April 5 1940 at 7 30 PM with 10 percent bid bond. Bids opened about 8 PM the same day. Board may reject any bid and waive informality.
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Shafter
Shafter Public Utility District
Board of Directors
California
H. Midgley
Public Utility District
Kern Oil History Highlights From Latta Meeting
F F Latta, president of the Kern County Historical Society, spoke to the Shafter Kiwanis about Kern oil industry incidents from 75 years ago. He described native use of shalum, early companies like Buena Vista, and geological notes by E Benoist, plus harsh early work conditions in Reward and nearby districts.
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Kern
Latta
Kern County
F .F. Latta
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Reward
Sunset
Coalinga
San Joaquin River
Fresno
San Joaquin Valley
John Hamilton
Buena Vista Oil Company
Mariposa
Renard
McKittrick
E. Benoist
Los Angeles
Tuberculin Skin Tests For Shafter Students
Shafter high school students will receive tuberculin skin tests on Wednesday March 27, announced by school nurse Mrs. Jean Leahy as part of annual health examinations. The nurse noted tuberculosis infections can begin in childhood and small doses may allow a child to remain asymptomatic if otherwise healthy.
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Shafter High School
Jean Leahy
Three Persons Named For Census Takers School
Three Shafter residents were asked to appear at a census enumerators school in Bakersfield for tomorrow. J C Penner P A Schmidt and Mrs Dean H Potter are expected to be named to oversee local census work. Two forms will be used a farm and ranch schedule and a population schedule. The population census begins April 1. Albert A James manager of the sixth census area reported eight tons of material received in Bakersfield and noted he oversees eleven southern California counties. He called the census year more important than prior years after a decade of economic dislocations.
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Shafter
Bakersfield
J.C. Penner
Dean H. Potter
Albert A. James
James
Business Men's Association
California
Thermometer Records Season High At Experiment Farm
The experiment farm logged a season high of 79 degrees on Friday with a Saturday high of 76 degrees. Early week averages hovered around 74 while nightly readings near 50 or above. A trace of rain fell Monday but was not recorded at the farm.
Richland School Operetta Dates Set for April 12 13
The Richland school operetta Wind mills of Holland will be presented April 12 and 13 in the school auditorium. Miss Martha Gloeckler directs vocal work, Miss Frances Whitmore handles dramatic direction, Miss Jessie Balderson is accompanist, Miss Edna Wisely costumes, and Miss Mayme Brother stage setting. Choruses of Richland pupils rehearse under faculty guidance with Perry Davis as Mynheer Hertogenbosch and Pat Becker as Marjorie McCoy alternate, among a cast of named students and roles.
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Richland
Perry Davis
Mynheer
Franz
Rich Farmer
Marjorie Q Son
Katrina
Easter Nears Earliest Possible Date This Year
Easter may occur between March 21 and April 25 and falls near its earliest date this year. The Griffith Observer explains that Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox.
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Griffith Observer
Easter Date Narrowed Near Earliest Possible in 19th Century
March 23 notes Easter falls on March 24 this year, nearly the earliest date possible for the holiday. The upcoming Sunday follows the March 23 entry, highlighting the calendar tightness around springtime observances.
Rio Bravo 4-H Club Reports At Meeting
The Rio Bravo 4-H Club met in the school auditorium last Friday evening. Members reported on projects and committees. Mrs. F Spurlock spoke on Courtesy urging daily politeness. Carl Haag reported on a leaders meeting in Wasco. A spring picnic and wildflower trip were planned with committees Rosalyn Sears Jettie Stevens and Bobby Devlin handling arrangements. A feet care and shoe selection demonstration was given by Mrs. Sears and Mrs. Haag. Samples of good shoes were shown along with games and an Easter egg hunt. Refreshments were served in the basement. An all girls sewing group meeting was announced for Saturday afternoon March 25.
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F. Spurlock
Carl Haag
Floyd Sears
Wasco
Wild Flower Fields
Rosalyn Sears Jettie Stevens
Bobby Devlin
Sears
Haag
Mrs J P Howland Attends Los Angeles Art Exhibit
Mrs J P Howland president of the Wednesday Afternoon club was among Kern county club women attending the annual art exhibit in Los Angeles over the past weekend. Organized by Mrs R R Jackson county art chairman the event showcased regional art.
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J P. Howland
Kern County Club
Los Angeles
R. R. Jackson
Richard Gribble Named President of Delta Psi Delta
Richard Gribble of Chico State college has been elected president of the Delta Psi Delta fraternity. A senior and Blue Key pledge, he is teaching practice at Chico State and guiding playground activities. He will spend Easter vacation with his parents in Shafter.
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Richard Gribble
R .E. Gribble
Delta Psi Delta
Chico State College
Gribble
Shafterman
Blue Key
Chico State
Shafter
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Earl Cady
Earl Porter
Frank Estribou
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Earl” Crandall
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Business Credit Service Bureau
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Gus Tisch
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Rock and Hampshire
Kiger Poultry Ranch
Terra Bella
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Wasco Highway
J. M. Forrest
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W. A
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Airport
Norris Road
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Richland School
Rio Bravo
J. P. Howland
Clicquot Club
Twin Peppers Liquor’ Store
President College Fraternity
Shafter Theatre
Martha Raye
Charlie Ruggles
Charles Starrett Lorna Gray
Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
Dorothy Our
Singapore
William Warren
Joan Perry
Lone Wolf
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