Water Crisis Looms Over Shafter-Wasco Farmers
Editorial warns small landowners under 160 acres face ruin from falling underground water. Only Central Valley Project relief may come, but legal delays and limited supply threaten Kern county's farms and communities. Action urged to conserve Sacramento River and other streams. Editor notes this begins a series on the water crisis.
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Piecy Pri
Shafter-Wasco
Farmer
Kern County
Little Eyet
America
Central Valley Project
Bureau of Reclamation
San Joaquin
Friant-Kern Canal
Sacramento
California
Trinity
Klamath
Horizon Club Girls Lead Subscription Drive at Shafter
Shafter High School Horizon Club members raised funds for welfare work by selling subscriptions to the Shafter Press. In a Saturday effort starting 10 30 a m they secured six new subscriptions and one renewal by 1 p m with strong drive and teamwork amid praise for the students. Distinguish Americans including General Lucius D Clay supported the Crusade for Freedom aiding Radio Free Europe broadcasts to Iron Curtain nations.
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Shafter High School
Kern County Fair
Horizon Club
Shafter Press
Crusade For Freedom
Radio Free Europe
Iron Curtain
Public notice details and publication data
Entered as second class matter August 1 1935 at the post office in Shatter California under the act of March 3 1879 published every Thursday at 183 South Central Valley Highway Shatter Rates one year 3.00 outside California 3.00 year
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Poat
Shatter
California
South Central Valley Highwey
Calif
Five Blue Ribbons For Leroy Kirschenmann At Kern County Fair
Leroy Kirschenmann son of Mr and Mrs Emil Kirschenmann won five blue ribbons with Aberdeen Angus cattle at Kern County Fair. His older brother Marvin previously earned top prizes. Shafter High School Future Farmers also posted strong results reflecting a proud rural department and youth effort.
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Leroy Kirschenmann
Emil Kirschenmann
Kern County
Kirschenmann
Marvin
Leroy
Shafter High School
Abe Rural Department
Shafter High
Hidden Factors Behind Highway Tragedies
The article stresses that many California highway tragedies stem from neglected car maintenance. It urges monthly or 1000 mile checks by a competent garage and following the station operator's recommendations to improve safety on the road.
Shafter Residents Attend Youth Congress in Fresno
Shafter Adventists attended the Seventh Day Adventist Youth Congress in Fresno with over 5000 observers. Delegates reported from the Paris summer congress, including residents Mrs. Abes with herd ter, Mr Olivian Kimbriel, Mr and Mrs Vernan der, Mr and Mrs Eza Schneider, and Mr and Mrs Clifford Gott fried.
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Shafter
Seventh-Day Adventist Youth Congress
Fresno
Paris
Abe
Herdter
Olivian Kimbriel
Vernander
Eza Schneider
Clifford Gottfried
Cal Poly Livestock Team Heads to Portland for Judge Match
Top ranking California State Polytechnic livestock judges depart to Portland Oregon for the International Livestock Exposition. The six man team includes Jack Janzen and Phil Walker from Creswell Oregon and Oakland California, with advisers and hosts arranging practice judging at Hereford and sheep venues prior to joint sessions with Oregon State College.
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Jack Janzen
Cal Poly
California State Polytechnic College
Portland
Ore
Phil Walker
Philip R. Walker
Creswell
Shafter
Charles Peick
W.L. Peick
Marion
Hank Stone
C. H. Stone
Salinas
Bill Grenfell
W. E. Grenfell
Oakland
Dick Boucher
T. ‘R. Boucher
Oakview
Eam
Will
Crowe
Hereford
Milleville
Calif
Mowritcrist ‘Ranch
Waa Calif
Oregon State College
Eugene
Oregon State
Harry
Parker
Cal Poly Animal Husbandry
Shafter Notices and Sales Chronicle
Shafter October 9 1931 item notes price cuts on sirloin bone or rib steak to 17 cents per pound and general shopping details from Shafter Market and Warehouse. Also mentions farm bureau events church services obituaries and community items including Leslie Robinson American Legion post, Mrs Rohfield rites, and local social club openings.
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McKinley
Shafter Warehouse Co
M.J.B
Shafter Market
My. Martin
Sore County
Farm Bureau
Meng Nonite
Bréttren
Henry Rohfield
Glenn
Nay
Mander
Leslie Robinson
Recreationists Get A Lot For Seven Cents
Recreation costs in Shafter total $5690 for 78 691 recreation units for residents including children and adults. The program offers swimming nights arts and crafts and other events and is praised as well managed and among the state’s best.
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Shafter
Shafter and Wasco Urged to Fund Regional Hospital Survey
Public funds drive targets 750 dollars to begin a Shafter Wasco hospital survey. Shafter has nearly met its 375 dollar share and Wasco is expected to contribute soon. Community support is high as experts prepare to finalize financing and start the study.
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Shafter
Shafter-Wasco
Wasco
Kay Roberts Reports on Girls' State Event
Kay Roberts spoke to the Auxiliary about Girls State activities. She, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roberts, attends Chatter High School. Mrs Yvorhe Wipf led a business session as the budget for the new year was approved and plans were made for a forthcoming rummage sale.
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Kay Roberts
Jeve Roberts
Chafter High School
Yvorhe Wipf
Tips Revealed For Farmers On Machinery Maintenance
Farm Adviser William King of the University of California Agricultural Extension Service notes the key role of keeping farm machinery in good repair. Regular maintenance cuts wear and extends the life of tractors, mowers, and other equipment, saving steel and other costs.
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William King
University of California Agricultural Extension Service
FSC Names Sixteen New Facus Faculty Members
E Joyal president of Fresno State College announced the appointment of sixteen faculty to FSC staff. Included are five ROTC officers as the program expands on campus. Joyal also outlined an admin reorganization placing twenty two academic departments into nine major divisions led by division heads.
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Horizon Girls
Lucius D. Clay
Peer Eee
Newell
Foul G. Newell and
Florence J. Newell
Jock Esta
Paul Groves
Dick Smith
Eee
Kirschenmanns
Vous
The
Travelers Safety Service
Shafter Adventists
Washington
Oregon
Utah
Idaho
Montana
Lyle. Hoyt
Hoyt
Pee
Cleee Ee
All
Anne Cda
Cal
Shafter Memories
Delano
Girl's State
FSC
Fisher
Smari Buyi Buick
Snow Bros
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