Irrigation District Directors Eye New Scheme
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District members study an engineering report proposing to cut their distribution system cost by about one million dollars. Paul Bailey of Santa Ana argues the district can build locally for 10.68 million versus the Bureau of Reclamation plan of 11.68 million, with tax deductions and better local control.
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Bailey
Shafter-Wasco
SWID
Paul Bailey
Santa Ana
Bureau of Reclamaion
Bureau of Reclamation
Lee
Bureau
Silver Star Award Given Posthumously to Local Soldier
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Patrick of Route 1 Box 556 accept a posthumous Silver Star for their son Cpl. Lewis D. Patrick of the Fifth Cavalry Infantry, killed Oct. 17 1951 near Yongchon Korea. Patrick inspired comrades by advancing through heavy fire to neutralize a hostile bunker and aid in Hill 230’s capture. Funeral services were held in Shafter in March after his schoolmate Pfe Potter also died in Korea. The citation was signed by Lt. Col. Frank J. Culley.
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Shafter
Korea
William J. Patrick
Route 1
Box 556
Lewis
Chum
Pfe
Potter
Lewis D. Patrick
Fifth Cavalry
Yongchon
Patrick
Frank J. Culley
Festival Leaders Jell Plans and Queen Deadline Tuesday
Final plans for Shafter's fifth Potato n Cotton Festival hinge on queen candidates racing to sell tickets. Seven contestants vie for the top beauty title with votes due by 6 p.m. Tuesday at festival headquarters. The winner will be chosen by total sales by sponsoring groups. The queen will be revealed next Wednesday at the press and radio banquet. Coronation sets the queen on the parade float with a $500 first prize, plus $300 and $200 for second and third. The rodeo parade and banquet events are noted as key festival moments.
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Shafter
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
James Street
Richard A
Dick)Larson
Wom Ce
Phyllis Vbieger
Oildale Lions Club
Bonnie Williams
Shafter American Legion
Marjorie Robertson
Shafter Fire Department
Jo Ryan
Eost Bakersfield Lions Club
Ben‘ita Valente
Delano
Lions Club
Dortha Rodgers
Tersday
Phe
Wasco Future Farmers of America
Terra Vista Public Housing Boosts Local Construction
The Kern County Housing Authority's 35 unit Terra Vista project in Shafter raises local construction estimates. Inspector E Grant notes bid price at 235000 with completion eyed for August four. Plumbing work installed and wiring costs around 10250 while plumbing costs reach 20700. The project targets low income families with veteran preference. Other month projects include office remodels and new buildings by multiple contractors.
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County of
Terra Vista
Grant
Kay Bailey
Frank B. Annis
Harry Nikkel
William Lachenmaier
William Goertzen
A. S. Beavers
Jack W. Harris
Lewis McCaslin
Shafter Potato n Cotton Festival Highlights in California Magazine
The current California Magazine issue publicizes Shafter's fifth annual Potato n Cotton Festival and Lake County's Fas resort area. The bi weekly supplement to the Shafter Press and 47 other leading California weeklies features these items.
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Shafter
Magazine
California
Shafter Press
Fas
Lake County
Spud Sheds Start to Roll Here in Kern County
Kern County potato harvest begins with Shafter sheds ready to ship amid OPS price disputes. Edison growers resist price ceilings while Shafter plans shipments from Arvin and Edison fields despite weather delays. Acreage grows to 3426, boosting eastbound demand and local business activity as OPS policy remains unsettled.
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Kern County
Edison
Office of Price Stabilization
S Shafter
Shafter
Robert Neuman and Sons
Neuman
Arvin
Hasda Tooster
Alloo East
Edison Area
OPS
Shafter 20-30 Club Seeks State Water Survey
Members launch a petition drive to obtain a state survey of the San Joaquin Valley water shortage. Growers in the group stress the need for water development to secure the Valley’s future, with President Richard A. Larson outlining the effort.
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Shafter 20-30 Club
San Joaquin Valley
Shafter 20-30 Club, A
Young Farmers Launch Sale for Scholarship
A group of veteran farmers started a scholarship fund for agriculture students. They teamed with the Shafter Press to publish a special potato and cotton festival edition, funding extra copies and editorial support to aid the drive. The plan gained local community backing and ongoing publisher involvement.
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Shafter Press
Shafter
Buttonwillow Opens First Bank With May 16 Dedication
Buttonwillow celebrates the opening of its first bank at 11 a.m. on May 16 with Honorary Mayor Joe Taz ioli presiding. Public viewing runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. refreshments provided. The Buttonwillow National Bank, locally owned and FDIC insured, is led by Charles Parsons president and C A Johns vice president.
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Buttonwillow
Joe Tazioli
George C
Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce
Buttonwillow National Bank
Charles Parsons
C. A. Johns
George C. Parker
Richard L. Adams
W. L. Smith
Gino Torigiani
William Buerkle
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve Bank
Parker
Kern County
City Chamber to Discuss Cotton Festival Plans
The Lee's Dining Room chamber meeting will hear a first hand briefing on the annual Cotton Festival. Secretary Ernie Hofman says new features, especially a horse show, will be stressed at tomorrow noon session.
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Shafter
Chamber of Commerce
Lee
Chamber
Ernie Hofman
South Camp Will Open for Spud Season
South Shafter labor camp opens today on a limited scale to house farm workers families of six or fewer. Manager Jack Manweiler says the North Camp had been considered but the potato season influx requires southern housing. W. N. Trampp will oversee the South Camp during its occupancy period.
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South Shafter
Jack Manweiler
Shafter
Manweiler
W. N. Trampp
Red Cross Drive Exceeds Goal In Shafter
Generous residents of Shafter contributed to a Red Cross drive totaling about 2740 dollars with 240 dollars allocated for midwest floods. Drive Chairman Bruce Crawford handed 2740.67 to Bakersfield headquarters, with excess over 2500 dedicated to disaster relief. Local firms pledged additional funds, crediting the campaign for surpassing the goal.
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Shafter
Red Cross
Middlewest
Drive
Bruce Crawford
Bakersfield
Crawford
Summer Softball Plans Set by Recreation Director
Recreation Director Roy Farrell will host a meeting of sponsors managers and captains Monday night at the Richland School office at 7 30. The session will set season rules and determine the schedule for a four league summer program including Low Peewee Peewees Juniors and the Men's League.
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Roy Farrell
Shafter
Farrell
Richland
Cen
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Jerry Miller
Wayne Siemens
Shatce
Dale Duncan
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Ben) Grundy
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