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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1949
Page
9
Warm days trigger bud swell on bushberries and prompt spraying with eight percent lime-sulphur before buds open to guard against red berry mites. Mites hide under bud scales over winter and are best controlled now. once growth starts, sprays harm foliage and lack effective control.
The National Automobile Club warns that running out of gasoline can choke the fuel line as sediment from the tank is drawn into the line with the last traces of gas.
The Kern County art contest sponsored by the County Recreation and Cultural Commission opens entry blanks with a postmark deadline of April 1. Preliminary contests run April 7 to 25 across the county, Bakersfield April 23–24, with final judging during the county spring festival the first week of May. Awards total up to 100 dollars in senior categories and 25 dollars in junior divisions.
The National Automobile Club identifies Eureka in Humboldt County as the United States’ most westerly city, highlighting its geographic extremity.
Veterans interested in on the farm training under the GI Bill should visit their nearest high school or junior college to get an institutional on farm training form. About 1000 veterans in the Los Angeles VA region are enrolled in evening classes plus supervised farm work. Non-disabled veterans receive subsistence of 93.75 to 97.50 with earnings limits up to 210 to 290 depending on dependents. disabled veterans 10 percent or more rated check with VA offices for specifics.
Kern county levies for 1948 49 total 24 548 869 up from 19 359 921 last year with county 10 743 998 36 percent higher. City taxes rise to 1 189 301 up 13 percent. school districts reach 12 106 592 up 22 percent. special districts at 508 978 up 16 percent.
The National Automobile Club notes that about two fifths of traffic fatalities and one quarter of injuries involve pedestrians. It urges walkers to keep their heads up eyes open and minds alert whenever near or crossing roads.
State Director Lawrence C. Stevens reported that 336 homes and two farms were purchased by California veterans last month under the low-cost financing plan. He noted February totals show a normal drop from January's 396 homes and two farms, but are about double February 1948 levels.
We extend appreciation to the host of friends for kindnesses and flowers in our recent bereavement. Signed by Mrs. B J Friesen, Mr and Mrs A Ehrhorn, Mr and Mrs Wm Clark, Rev and Mrs M J Friesen, Rev and Mrs L H Friesen.
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