Merchants Plan Dollar Day For Shafter Festival
The fifth annual Shafter Potato n Cotton Festival board announces Dec 4 as the event date. Ernie Hofman secretary says civic groups will join the planning committee this year and old board members will advise as plans progress. Organizations invited include Lions Kiwanis Rotary 20-30 American Legion VFW BPW Junior Women and more.
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Ernie Hofman
Hofman
Shafter Press
Lions Club
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
American Legion
Veteran of Foreign Wars
Young Farmers
Fire Department
Chamber of Commerce
Ballot Recount Set For Shafter Chamber Directors
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce calls a new election for December 7 after Bert Ware was found omitted from the ballot in the director race. Seventeen candidates were listed, with seven to be elected. The issue arose after a 65-vote tally was identified as incomplete.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce
P. C. Clarkin
Chamber
Bert Ware
A. G. Mortimore
Tigers Past Generals With Second Half Rally in Local Football
Wasco's ground attack wore down Shafter and the Tigers won 26 to 20 after leading by 20 at halftime. Despite injuries, Shafter's Harley Martin and Andrew Dillard kept battling, with Dillard standing out defensively as the game wore on.
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Jack Fleming
Wasco Tiger
Shafter Generals
Sedmanides Alocnd
Givmonaal
Wasco
Tiger
Shafter
Tigers
Harley Martin
Andrew Dillard
Dillard
Martin
Generals
North Kern Water Plan Outlined by Engineer
A. L. Trowbridge of Kern County Land Company outlined a North Kern Water Storage District development plan to Shafter Rotary Club members. He showed slides illustrating the district’s goal to bring about 200000 acre feet of water, using improved canals to spread water across the northern area.
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A. L. Trowbridge
Kern County Land Company
North Kern
Shafter Rotary Club
Trowbridge
Land Company
Water District
Shafter Dollar Days Sales Readied Across City
Shafter merchants plan a two day Dollar Days event November 30 and December 1. L. J. Woodard notes wholehearted merchant support across all lines with many bargains and nationally advertised products included. Shoppers can expect low prices, large discounts, and Christmas gift opportunities throughout downtown stores.
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Shafter
L. J. Woodard
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Neighbors Help Fight Cabin Fire in Mexican Colony
Assistance of nearby neighbors was credited for preventing a serious fire in a two room cabin owned by Manuel Viejo in the Mexican Colony. Five neighbors used garden hoses until county firemen arrived. damage was about $500 with probable cause faulty wiring.
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Manuel Viejo
Stores Stay Open Nights For Yale Shoppers
Christmas shoppers may pick up gifts at night after December 15 as local stores will remain open until 9 p.m. through Christmas Eve. L. J. Woodard, chairman of the merchant division, Shafter chamber of Commerce, announced the extended shopping hours.
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L. J. Woodard
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Shafter High Banquet to Feature UC Bear Coach Waldorf
Lynn Pappy Waldorf will be guest speaker December 3 at Shafter High School fifth annual civic football banquet. Date moved from December 6 to 3 to accommodate the UC coach. Banquet at 7 30 p m in the high school cafeteria with Generals and Colonels players named.
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Lynn (Pappy) Waldorf
University of California Bears
Shafter High School
Waldorf
Shafter
Dan Bledsoe
Harvey Gaede
Chamber of Commerce
Peter Channeson
Rotary Club
Wes Staudacher
Kiwanis Club
Earl Ditmore
Lions Club
Hershal Rodgers
Bruce Crawford
Richland
Bledsoe
Grant Jensen
Richland School Board approves cafeteria expansion plan
Bruce Crawford the superintendent said the Richland School District will add storage space and other facilities to the cafeteria. Sealed bids for the project will be opened at the school board meeting on December 11 at 7 30 p m.
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Richland
Bruce Crawford
Thanksgiving at Home The Thankful Kitchen Brigade
A nostalgic portrait of family Thanksgiving rituals with Dad enjoying extra sleep, kids avoiding chores, Sally joining the table, Uncle Dave sharing stories, and Mom—“the Worker”—planning and cooking for days. The piece ends with a proud moment as the family kisses the cook and dines together.
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Sally
Dave
Mom
Hospital Survey Hints Support for Shafter Wasco Facility
Hospital expert Koenig will submit a report next week on a survey of the Shafter Wasco district. Russell Stickler said today the study will assess whether the two communities should build their own hospital and will be presented to the Shafter and Wasco Chambers of Commerce.
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August W. Koenig
Shafter-Wasco
Russell Stickler
Shafter
Wasco Chambers of Commerce
Koenig
Potato Council To Study Vital Industry Topics
The National Potato Council announced a two day meeting in Washington with topics vital to the industry. E J Peters of Maple district will preside, with sessions starting at 10 am in the Hotel Washington Mural Room. Whitney Thurin will report as executive secretary and price ceiling mechanics for Irish potatoes will be explained.
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National Potato Council Today
Hotel Washington
Washington, D. C
E. J. Peters
Council
Whitney Thurin
Delegates Gather for Public Meeting on December 10
Prospects for the 1952 Community Chest improve as Shafter civic groups pledge support. A public gathering will be held December 10 in the 16th Township Justice Courtroom to elect delegates for the upcoming drive. Organizations represented include Richland PTA, Kiwanis, Lions, 20-30 Club, Women’s groups, and the Recreation Commission.
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Shafter
16Th Township
Adolf Kirschenmann
Community Chest
Red Feather
Richland Parent-Teachers Association
Shafter Recreation Commission
Kiwanis Club
Lions Club
Civic Organiza
Shafter High students to sell livestock at Los Angeles show
Eight Shafter High School agricultural students head to the Great Western Livestock Show in Los Angeles. They expect to sell all livestock shown, using proceeds to buy more for future exhibits. Participants include Leroy Kirschenmann and others with Angus Hereford Duroc stock and a carload of Herefords. They depart Thanksgiving morning with Director Glenn O Nay and instructors Burley Dooley and Elliott Garrison.
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Shafter High School
Los Angeles
Glenn O. Nay
Kern County
Shafter
Leroy Kirschenmann
Kirschenmann
Glenton
Ald Howze
Burl Howze
Dee Wilson
Junior Terry
Angus
Woodrow Wilson
Kirk Fitzpatrick
Great Western
Nay
Burley Dooley
Elliott Garrison
Youngsters Welcome to Shafter Press Christmas Club
The Shafter Press invites children ages 8 to 14 to join the Christmas Gift Club at 183 South Central Valley Highway. Renewals earn points toward prizes, with one point equal to 1.50 dollars toward items like bikes, air rifles, or mitts. Subscriptions must be prepaid, and 22 contestants are listed including Ross Johnson and Gary Tidwell.
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Shafter Press
South Central Valley Highway
California
Ross Johnson
Gary Tidwell
Clarence Neufeld
Bobby Grewell
Gordon Carpenter
Jerry Heiser
Gill Tinnison
Cheryl McNaught
Shirley Tye
Maurice Cotton
Marjorie Wilson
Albert Wilson
Charles Nelson
James Green
Robert Venable
Katherine Nelson
Dorothy Green
Donald Padgett
Kenny Jay
Hearon
Bill
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New Press
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Ingraham Lumber Company
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Clarkin
Bank of America
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YALE
Andlus
Sinaia
John William Caton
Box 337
Juanita
Central Valley Highway
Sid
Faye Dorris Murrell
McFarland
Effie Ruth Smith
Mrs. Murrell
Sally Nixon
Gary Ray Smith
Otto Nixon
C. W. Pettit
North Camp
Lynn
Drumstick Brigade
By Elaine Fleming
Dad
Potato Council
Press Christmas Club
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