Shafter Engineer Designs Planter Locating Seed Moisture
Lyle M. Carter of the U.S. Cotton Research Station in Shafter develops a moisture seeking planter. The device uses electric conductivity of moist soil to place cotton seeds at uniform depth and moisture, reducing replanting and simplifying field operations amid irrigation challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle M. Carter
U.S. Cotton Research Station
Shafter
Carter
USDA
Sineer
University of California Water
Donald Grimes
Delbert Henderson
Cotton trading slows with steady spot prices
Trading in Far Western cotton markets stayed slow this week while demand for old crop qualities remained strong. Spot prices held at about 30.00 cents per pound for Middling 1 3/22 in the San Joaquin Valley and 27.00 cents for Middling 1 1/16 in Phoenix. purchases at Fresno Cotton Exchange totaled 6,957 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumer and Marketing Service
USDA
Japan
India
Philippines
San Joaquin Valley
Phoenix
California
Fresno
Fresno Cotton Exchange
Tolbert Williams Heads Shafter FFA Awards
Tolbert Williams elected president of the Shafter Future Farmers at a barbecue dinner celebrating the club’s 41st anniversary. Officers named include David Thompson vice president Larry Squires secretary Ted Cummings treasurer Tom Calhoun reporter Otto Febrantz sentinel. Ray Cummings and Raymond Schill inducted as honorary members. Schill receives outstanding FFA member award. other prizes from local sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolbert Williams
Shafter Future Farmers
David Thompson
Larry Squires
Ted Cummings
Tom Calhoun
Otto Febrantz
Sentinel
Ray Cummings
Raymond Schill
John Leonard
Shafter Bank of America
California Bankers Association
Ray Schill
FFA
Michael Pyle
Bert
Bill Brannon
Auto Supply
Kern County Equipment
Houchin Warehouse
B.W. Implement
Buttonwillow
Stringham’s Drugs
Johnson’s Department Store
Shafter
Head Start Thanks Shafter Press for May 19 1971 Coverage
The Shafter Head Start Program expresses gratitude to the Shafter Press for covering Head Start Day on May 19, 1971. Signed by The Head Start Staff at 505 Sunset Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Shafter Press
Sunset Avenue
Education board opposes three state schooling proposals
Kern County Board of Education members unanimously oppose three Sacramento backed measures. A voucher system regionalization and a statewide property tax would erode local control, the district argues. Dr. Harry Blair warns a voucher plan could ruin public education and notes regionalization centralizes authority away from local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
Sacramento
Blair
Kern
San Joaquin Valley
Stanislaus
Edward J
Bud) Cummings
California
Coast Guard Reserve Opens Enlistment After Eight Years
The Coast Guard Reserve offers limited openings for enlistment with first priority for qualified young men ages 17 to 18 1/2. The six year program includes five to eleven months of active duty training and the rest served via local reserve meetings. For details contact the Long Beach recruiting station at 212 S Fourth Street California 90812 or call HE7-7434.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Coast Guard Reserve
Coast Guard
USCG
S. Fourth Street
Long Beach
California
Property tax proposals raise local control concerns
Shafter school board members discuss a state property tax plan and its impact on local responsibility. President Hubbard Stevens says the board has opposed the three propositions and will vote at the Kern County School Boards Association meeting May 6. A straw vote will be cast by each trustees’ voting representative, with the annual banquet at Bakersfield High School cafeteria at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tucker
Hubbard Stevens
Kern County School Boards Association
Bakersfield High School
Summer color bedding plants for instant blooms
Bedding plants for summer color should be planted now. Alyssum lobelia petunias and marigolds offer quick flowers for immediate enjoyment.
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Joe Bradshaw
Bradshaw Motors
Joe B. Bradshaw
Res
Chester Ave
Bakersfield, Calif
County Board of Education
H.C. Hight
Budget Food Mart
Tilare
Shell Service Station
State Street
Hight
Shell Station
James Street
Charles McGinty
Bakersfield
Wasco
Fiji
Ronson
Home Office
State
Figueroa, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Savings Shafter
Central Avenue
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