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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1942

Page

6

Increased Spud and Sugar Beet Acreage in Kern County War Survey

Kern county farmers will register starting Monday as part of the national food-for-freedom program. JB Bright says the survey aims to meet 1943 war-crop goals set by the US Department of Agriculture, with stations in Delano McFarland Wasco Shafter Rosedale Edison Kern Lake Arvin Weldon Tehachapi Glennville and Bakersfield.

Kern County United States Department of Agriculture JB. Bright Kern Usda War Board McFarland Delano Wasco Buftonwillow Shafter Rosedale Edison Kern Lake Arvin Weldon Tehachapi Glennville Bakersfield Agriculture Bright Department of Agriculture United States Tim Marc A. Lindsay Kern Lindsay

Tire inspections to begin December under rationing program

A nationwide tire inspection plan begins December 1 for all operating vehicles to curb tire wear and curb illegal use of passenger car casings. Initial check runs to January 21 1943 for passenger cars while commercial vehicles start November 15. Owners with limited gasoline books must have tires inspected every four months at official OPA stations and those with motorcycle relief also face routine checks. Costs for tire removal inspections are limited but can rise if complete demounting is needed.

OPA

Rio Bravo 4 H And Farm Center Meet Nov 13

Rio Bravo 4 H club and Farm Center schedule a joint monthly meeting Friday November 13 at 7 30 p m with separate Farm Center session at 8 p m at the schoolhouse Director Paul Wilson says the program will be by district members and ladies are asked to bring pies Also note 18 percent of U S war industries are in California

Rio Bravo Paul Wilson

Jennings Tent Show Opens Here Saturday

The Jennings Tent show starts Saturday for a week long run featuring 18 actors and actresses. New plays and fresh faces will be seen each night beginning November 7. Fred Jennings, known for carefully selecting family friendly entertainment, brings the show from Shafter to town.

Jennings Fred Jennings Shafter

Inspector Considers Reducing Fees for Inside Dual Tire Removal

In a note about tire removal on larger inside duals the inspector may charge smaller fees or none at all if he wishes. This reflects discretionary pricing and possible cost-saving measures in tire service operations.

Harty Retains Seat On County Board

In the only county race Trace to be decided in Tuesday's election Supervisor Harty defeats attorney Wiley Dorris by a comfortable margin to retain his seat on the county governing board. Buy bonds.

Trace Harty Wiley Dorris

V-Home Certificates To Be Awarded This Month

Kern County residents will receive V-Home certificates this November as air raid wardens survey homes to test civilian defense readiness. A. W. Noon says wardens will ask five questions on readiness and war-saving habits to award a home merit certificate to display publicly.

Kern A. W. Noon Kern County Defense Council

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