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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1962
Page
14
The notice mentions Mr and Mrs Alvin E Mettler and Kate Marion, a law graduate and writer, with plans to move to the United States soon. It reflects a domestic transfer and future relocation details from the clipped text.
In its first decade Communi ty Bank expanded from a local unit to a county-wide banking network. It opened four branches and grew deposits from thousands to about 10 million dollars, with an expected 12 million by year end per Thuman.
Statewide school tax levies reach a new peak with a total of 1.942 billion dollars for elementary, high, and junior college support. The 1957-era rise pushes the annual take to over 1.09 billion, with local property taxes contributing, and calls for strict economy by school boards as taxpayers shoulder the load.
A group of Shafter women gathered in Bakersfield on May 3 for the Cotton Wives fifth district meeting. The program included business, a luncheon at Maison Jaussaud, and promotion of Cotton Week. Attendees included Mesdames William Griffin and LelgN. The event noted the automobile industry accounting for about 45 percent of upholstery leather production in the United States.
Richland PTA president Mrs. Mert Wiedmann led the executive board in a May 1 meeting held in the Richland school library. Reports covered summer plans graduation and an achievement banquet. The Richland Orchestra was invited to perform at a noon luncheon in Bakersfield Hacienda Motel. An area PTA meeting was announced for Shafter on May 17 with reservations due by May 14.
The Cotton Marketing reports highlight Acala 442 and Coker 100 varieties. San Joaquin Valley Buttonwillow area noted for high quality cotton and strong yarn suitability. Peru Tanguis cotton prices cited as more affordable amidst high California costs for spinners. Greek commentary links cultivation to ancient practice and regional zoning by variety.
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