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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1959
Page
3
A fragment discusses keeping doors open for students returning to classes in the fall while suggesting the idea of enticing more valuable employees for later opportunities, implying strategic hiring and future gains.
Mrs. Queen Throckmorton notes Best Sellers include Biblical fiction. Thomas Costain’s Buttonwillow ice and Taylor Caldwell’s Dear and Glorious Physician head the list, with The Road to Bethynia by Frank Slaughter offered as another take on Old and New Testament themes.
In 1958 there were 22,357,000 dairy cows on about 1.5 million farms. Estimated production reached a high 126.1 billion pounds, near the record 126.4 billion pounds in 1957, about 60 billion quarts.
California farming is portrayed as commercial and progressive with most farms under 30 acres and escalating land values. The piece notes that large investment in land and equipment does not guarantee higher net income, which depends on weather costs and markets, despite government support programs.
The next regular shipment of books will arrive at the Shafter Branch Library on May 20. Titles include The Pruning Manual, Weight-training for Sport and Fitness, The Big Bonanza, The Story of the Nutrition for You, Real Book About Baseball, California Ghost Towns Live Again, Primer for Profit in the Stock Market, Car Owner Handbook, The 4-H Story, The Age of Jackson, Everyday Gourmet, and Soondar Moons among others.
Troy Nickell sworn states he will not be responsible for any bills not signed by him. Notary Clara J. Schnaidt attests on May 11, 1959, with notarial seal. Expires March 15.
Legal notice lists Albert G. Winter in a general affidavit in the State of California Kern County. Publication appears in the Shafter Press across May 20 to June 10, 1959.
The U S Coast Guard opens immediate enlistment for men aged 17 to 26 and ex service members of any branch. Applications accepted at 4201 N Chester Ave Bakersfield from 9am to 9pm Thursdays and 8am to 3pm Fridays. Call Fairview 2 5345 for details.
Bernard C. Taylor of Bank of America's San Francisco head office will speak at the Kern County Signing Officers Association dinner at the Delano Elks Club on Thursday May 28. His topic is Profit Planning.
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