Shafter-Wasco District to Form Water Plan Committee
Directors will convene with a four member panel including an engineer, an irrigation-law attorney, a Bureau of Reclamation representative, and a local farmer. They will assess how much water is needed, how to obtain it, and how to apply it, amid concerns about steadily falling underground water levels shown by recent well readings across the district.
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Shafter-Wasco
Bureau of Reclamation
Shafter- Wasco
Shafter Press
Shafter-Wasco District
Irrigation Board
Voters Decide Friday on Vital Shafter Sewage Bonds
Voters in Shafter face a decisive vote on bonds to enlarge the sewage system and build a new disposal plant. Civic leaders and experts like Dr Henry Voth stress health and growth benefits, with transportation to polls available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday.
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Shafter
Henry Voth
Shafter Generals Dominate Lindsay 14-0 in Sunlit Showdown
The Shafter Generals defeated the Lindsay Cardinals 14 to 0 on a hot afternoon. Mickey Hair and Tom Fletcher scored the touchdowns as Shafter outgained Lindsay 293 yards to 81 and secured 14 first downs to eight. Next up, Shafter travels to Arroyo Grande for their first meeting with the local high school.
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Lindsay Field
Shafter Generals
Lindsay Cardinals
Cardinals
Shafter
Exeter
Generals
Lindsay
Mickey Hair
Hair
Tom Fletcher
Cardinal
Paloma
Lindsay Boys
Wayne Hill
Bob Seales
Arthur Paloma
Art Paloma
Fortune
Arroyo Grande
Lindsay Cardettes Defeat Shafter Colonels 20 to 0 on Lindsay Field
Lindsay outgained Shafter 253 yards to 21 and earned 13 first downs to the Colonels' one. Buenafe starred for Lindsay as Shafter pressed for fundamentals, with coach Ed Schacht vowing a week focused on blocking and tackling. The Colonels face Delano lightweights next, then East Bakersfield after Arroyo Grande visits.
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Colonels
Shafter High School
Buenafe
Cordette Eleven
Shafter
Ed Schacht
Colonel
Schacht
Exeter Lightweights
Lindsay Cordettes
Shafter Lighties
Delano
Generals
East Bakersfield
Siamese Kitten Looses From Harper Home
A Siamese kitten with a dark tan body and black tail and ears escaped from Rev and Mrs Harper this weekend. The Harpers request information leading to the cat's return and appreciate any help from the community.
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Wm. S. Harper
Harpers
Tragic Burn Case Highlights Need for Shafter Emergency Hospital
A girl under three in Shafter suffered severe burns last week due to no local emergency facility. She was taken to Bakersfield for treatment and died an hour and forty five minutes after arrival, prompting calls for an emergency hospital in Shafter to spare future suffering.
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Shafter
Bakersfield
Shafter Community Chest Drive Set for October 16
Plans for the 1947 Shafter Community Chest drive will be completed at the annual meeting of the Chest membership. The meeting is scheduled for 7 30 p m at City Hall to review four years of successful fundraising for local organizations.
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Shafter Community Chest
Chest
Prizes Offer Big Subscription Contest in Shafter
A Shafter Press entry drive promises hundreds in prizes including a Hiawatha Doodle Bug Motor Scooter or a 150 merchandise award for first prize. Second through fifth prizes range from 50 to 10 dollars with a 10 percent commission on subscriptions for nonwinners. Contest runs Oct 11 to Nov 22 with ballots and votes to enter.
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Shafter
Hiawatha
Teen-Ager Dances Continue at Women's Club
The American Legion sponsors a fifth Teen-age dance at the Women's Club this Saturday October 11 featuring Paul Garrett and his orchestra. Doors open with 50 cent admission and 5 cent refreshments. door prizes add to the event’s appeal as crowds grow since the first dances.
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Paul Garrett
The
American Legion
Pasadena Players to Present Dear Ruth in Shafter
Pasadena Playhouse brings its original cast of Dear Ruth to Shafter for a one night engagement on Friday November 7 announced by Legion Commander Harry Sturm. The Broadway hit stars a precocious teen whose loyalty to soldiers sparks a wave of mischief and romance culminating in a climactic homecoming. An 850 audience is anticipated in the Shafter High School gym with tickets available at the office.
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Pasadena Playhouse
Ruth
Shafter
Legion
Harry Sturm
New York
Walter Winchell
Daffy
Uncle Sam
Gal
Shafter High School
B P W Club Sets Budget Plans and Fall Rummage Sale
Sylvia Baughman announced a 300 dollar annual budget as the Business and Professional Women discussed finances at Shafter Motel. They scheduled a November 1 rummage sale with Geraldine Unruh as chair and outlined a spring festival with a barbecue. Annette Albright praised members and indicated future meetings will be at the Legion Hall with light refreshments.
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Sylvia Baughman
Shafter Motel
Geraldine Unruh
Annette Albright
Legion Hall
Here's Why We Have Mosquitoes
The Dr. Morris Mosquito Abatement District warns that Shafter’s Sewer Farm is a persistent mosquito source. Despite spraying by hand power aircraft and chemical treatments, breeding remains uncontrolled. Needs include land leveling weed control and an underground drainage system to prevent future outbreaks.
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Dr. Morris
Shafter City
Shafter
P A Sets Date for Richland PTA Barbecue at Manuel Park
The Richland PTA plans a community barbecue at Manuel Park from 5 45 to 8 00 p m on October 16. Tickets are 1 50 for adults and 1 00 for children with sales overseen by Mrs Glen Putman and others.
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Richland
Putman
David Jones
Emil Stoller
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Doctor Voth
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McClure
Shafter High
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Hill
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