Shafter Business Men discuss rackets and peddlers
The Shafter Business Men's Association met at Cafe Neuman to review rackets and peddling in the city. They described a school deal trapping students, warned against out of town sellers, and favored city license checks. The group moved to join the Better Business Bureau and approved a May 20 street dance with added police protection and WPA plans.
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Shafter Business Men's Association
Cafe Neuman
Better Business Bureau of
Bakersfield
C. Homer Hopkins
Ethel Dilts
WPA
Farm Workers
Conference Called Off In Shafter At Last Minute
The Older Boys conference planned in Shafter Saturday was abruptly canceled at the last moment. Bakersfield Y.M.C.A. officials gave no reason for the change of plans.
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Shafter
Bakersfield Y.M.C.A
Townies Defeat Shafter High in Monday Softball Tilt
The Shafter high school team fell 4-1 to the Townies in a Monday evening practice game under lights at Richland diamond. Walt Kirschenmann pitched for the Townies as Coach J. W. Wilson shuffled players including Ralph Lachenmaier Ernie Neufeld and Ray.
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Shafter Town
Shafter High School
Generals
Richland Diamond
J. W. Wilson
Walt Kirschenmann
Bill Lachenmaier
Ralph Lachenmaier
Ernie Neufeld
Ray
Mettler Trials Highlight Late Innings Rally
Kirschenmar slashed a four base hit to center in the fifth inning, delivering the only run for his team as the game unfolded with limited scoring.
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Mettler
Kirschenmar
Mettler Fails to Place in Fresno Oratorical Contest
Ruben Mettler of Shafter representing Kern county in the valley division of an oratorical contest sponsored by the California Bankers Association did not place last Friday evening at Fresno. J. H. Walters, the high school forensic coach, accompanied him to the northern city.
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Ruben Mettler
Shafter High School
Kern County
California Bankers’ Association
Fresno
J. H. Walters
Mettler
Recreation Commission Organized in Shafter Plans Summer Program
The Shafter recreation commission formed at city hall on Monday aims to run a summer program modeled on last year's activities. It will include handicrafts for youth, athletics such as nightball, and possibly tennis. The group named Bill Rodgers as chairman, Bill Lachenmaier as vice chairman, J. W. Wilson as secretary-treasurer, with O. T. Olson and Ford Hudson as members.
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Shafter
Recreation Commission
Commission
Bill Rodgers
Bill Lachenmaier
J. W. Wilson
O. T. Olson
Ford Hudson
Republicans in California seek uninstructed presidential delegates
May 2 1940 California Republicans voiced opinions on party nominees through a single slate of delegates pledged to no one except legal requirements. The slate lists Senator Jerrold L Seawell to satisfy rules while delegates are to be released once elected and vote for the best qualified candidates.
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California
McIntyre Faries
Republican State Central Committee
Faries
Cngregshi
Jerrold L.seawell
California State Senate
Philadelphia
Seawell
Los Angeles
Delega
Water Rates and Penalties Ordinance for Shafter District
The Shafter Public Utility District passes Ordinance 17 to set monthly water charges, delinquency shutoffs after 20 days, a $1 penalty, and a $2.50 deposit for nonowners. It outlines deposits, refunds, and interest rules, plus conservation and access rules for staff and restrictions on tampering with mains and hydrants. The ordinance imposes restrictions on use and requires compliance with fire-related shutdowns and safety measures.
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Board of Directors
Shafter Public Utility District
Board of di
Shafter Public Utility District Ordinance and Notices
The document details ordinance provisions on water service, penalties, shutoffs, and billing for Shafter Public Utility District. It includes sections on violations, penalties, repeal, posting, and publication, with signatures from W. H. Hitchcock and the Secretary of the Board of Directors. It notes the time of death undetermined and mentions the dormant volcanoes of Auvergne.
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Auvergne
France
Shafter Public Utility District Audit Report
An audit certifies the Shafter Public Utility District assets and liabilities as of December 31, 1939 totaling 104 712 14 dollars. The auditing firm Hill Auditing Company states the accounts and records for 1939 to 1940 are true and correct with R B Hill as manager.
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Shafter Public Utility District
Sense Capital
Ion Pee
Teedee
Trackmen Meet at Wasco Highlights Kern County Meet
Shafter high school track athletes from three classes travel to Wasco for the Kern county meet facing Taft Bakersfield Tehachapi Maricopa Wasco McFarland and East Bakersfield. Trials start 10:00 am with afternoon events at 1:45 pm.
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Shafter
Wasco
Kern County
Taft
Bakersfield
Tehachapi
Maricopa
McFarland
East Bakersfield
Bill White
Wilbert Kirchenmann
Richard Becker
Calvin Newton
Merwin Olson
Jess Combs
Charles Harris
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Sweden
Christian of
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Seton Porter
N. Y
U. S. Field Artillery
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Rn Ra Public Utility Disor
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Shafter Public Utility
Hitchcock
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R. B. Hill
Hill Auditing Company
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Becker
Newton
Combs
Olson
Delton Gaede
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Jack Wilcoxon
Harold McGuffey
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Leroy Witcher
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Rosie” Daniels
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Tom Tucker
Jack Stewart
Tucker
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Ellis Hamilton
Allen
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Ray Durham
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Pacific Gas and Electric ‘Company
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