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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1947

Page

14

Kern Tourist Trade Urged Exploitation in County Recreation

Kern County businessmen at the weekly Kern County Chamber of Commerce luncheon urged expanding commercial recreation to draw more tourist dollars. Wiley K. Peterson called it a new venture to broaden recreation and culture, noting Kern has vast untapped opportunities. Other speakers urged continued Mount Pines road development, a western street in Keysville for film use, beach and Kernville park improvements, and a billboard plan to showcase mineral, agricultural, and recreation resources in line with state centennial celebrations.

Kern County Kern County Chamber of Commerce Wiley K. Peterson County Chamber Recreation Committee Chamber Recreation Committee Bill Meyers Forest Ranger Frazier Mountain Park Kernville Bridge W. E. Marks Kernville Allen Lamibourne Kern Don Bennett Brannen-Bennett Advertising Bakersfield Coun

Forest Fire Hazards Rise In Sequoia This Season

Forest Supervisor Paul W. Stathem warns that due to scarce late spring rains a heightened fire hazard exists across Sequoia National Forest from May 5 to October 31 1947. Restrictions include free camp fire permits for the season smoking bans below 7000 feet and prohibitions on any burning ignition sources and fireworks across the forest with full protection staffing by June 1.

Paul W. Stathem Sequoia National Forest United States Sequoia Forest

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