Rotary hears Kern County trends and Brannan plan
Ward Waterman Kern County Committeeman told Bakersfield Rotary members the county’s agriculture netted about 160 million dollars and discussed quality and production in a planned economy. He backed the national shift toward Brannan plan acceptance. The program was led by Phil Ohanneson. no luncheon next Tuesday, replaced by Ladies Night Spaghetti Supper at the Women’s Clubhouse organized by C J Vignolo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Ward Watan
Kern County
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Production & Marketing Administration
Waterman
Bakersfield
Brannan
Phil Ohanneson
Harold Freedman
C. J. Vignolo
Cotton farmers view rotary chopper work in hopes of lower costs
R L Rhoades of Sperke Farm Tool Co displays a new two size cotton chopper using horizontal rotary blades to pulverize stalks after harvest. Demonstrations across the area show 34 of 40 growers ready to buy, claiming better mulch and reduced plow wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Rhoades
Sperke Farm Tool Company
Shafter
Rhoades
Oklahoma
V F W Benefit Carnival in Wasco Armistice Day event
The Wasco V F W invites Shafter residents to a three day Armistice Day carnival in Wasco at the corner of 8th and G streets. Proceeds benefit the V F W child welfare fund with rides games and galore to attract attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
Wasco
A. Carnival
8Th and G Streets
Ride for Life Demonstration Staged on Sat
On Saturday November 12 at 2 p m at Richland Chevrolet Co Shafter Ray H Duerksen proprietor of the Agency invites the public to witness a safety demonstration. A car with Firestone Life Protector Safety Tubes will drive at 60 mph over a steel plate with nine 3 inch knives protruding the tires will be riddled but the car will stop safely. The stunt aims to show motorists the value of safe equipment for public protection says W H Moll who is staging the event for the proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Chevrolet Co
Shafter
Ray H. Duerksén
Firestone
W. H. Moll
Erksen
Shafter Sailor Serves Aboard USS Boxer In Operation Miki
Howard C. Sanger of Shafter California serves aboard the aircraft carrier USS Boxer during Operation Miki, a large amphibious exercise in the Pacific through Oct and Nov. Nearly 40 000 servicemen participate to simulate dislodging an imagined aggressor from Hawaii under General Mark W. Clark.
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Shafter Boy
USS
Boxer
Howard CC. Sanger
Seaman
Route 1
Shafter
Calif
Pacific
Hawaiian Islands
Mark W. Clark
Building Fund Campaign Aims to Raise 18000 in Kern County
Kern County Farm Bureau reports its new Bakersfield offices opened at 2716 L Street funded by voluntary donations from about 1600 members. The drive seeks 18000 to finish debt free headquarters with an assembly room and kitchen, already reaching about 9000 in cash and pledges. The Building Fund Committee, led by R R Pitney and others, will canvass members across the county to complete the drive early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County Farm Bureau
L” Street
Bakersfield
Loren Voth
Bureau
Farm Bureau
Voth
Building Fund Committee
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Rasco’s
Wasco V. F. W
Carlis and
Tessier
H. Douglas
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Sixth Army
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army
Navy
Air Force
County Farm Bureau
Weedpatch
C. D. White
McFarland
Henry Bartell
Rosedale
A. W. Eckmann
Don Barkley
Arvin
Ward Waterman
Wasco, Shafter and
Austin
Hometown West
HOTEL
Clifford J. Wilson
Eddy AT
Taylor
Austin Studios
19Th Street
Santa Barbara
State Street
EL Tejon
K — Truxtun
Arthur Murray's
Arthur Mur
Ray
Arthur Murray
Eighteenth Street
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