Knowland Declares California Governor Candidacy in 1958
Bold leader William F. Knowland announces his bid for California governor in the 1958 race. He frames Governor Knight as opportunistic and ineffective on water and development, urging Californians to back Knowland to supply strong statewide leadership. Knight attacks traction, while Knowland tours the state advocating unity and decisive action.
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Knowland
California
William F. Knowland
Sacramento
Knight
Ocseman
Republican Party
Blue flowering bulbs for naturalized garden borders
The article describes snowdrops, Siberian squills, and Spanish bluebells as blue to white flowering bulbs. It covers color varieties, hardiness, planting depth, soil enrichment with bonemeal and peat moss, spacing, naturalizing, and care to prevent deterioration when bulbs arrive.
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Amy Lowell
Cotton harvest peaks as World Series record shifts focus
Shafter edges toward a bountiful cotton harvest expected this weekend and next week after a late season due to replanting from cold weather. Defoliation is complete and gins run at full blast. rain remains the main risk to a good market.
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Shafter
Homecoming Not Lavish But Just Friendly Community Celebration
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce plans a simple friendly Homecoming on October 225 with a parade and a large barbecue and talent show at Gentral Park. Reunions from Shafter High School date to 1931 and Friday morning coffee at Memorial Hall foster oldtimers’ fellowship. Churches invite former members for a Sunday Homecoming enhancing community unity.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Memorial Hall
Gentral Park
Kern County Fair Shows Progress and Promising Opportunities Ahead
The Kern County Fair reported stronger exhibits in community and school displays, improved livestock and horse shows, and a shift toward educational exhibits in commercial buildings. Board members credit fair manager Ed Clendennen and urge continued community support to expand space and resources for a dynamic county showcase.
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Kern County Fair
Southern California Gas Company
The
Petroleum Industry
Kern County Medical Society
Ed Clendennen
Clendennen
Kern County
California
Standards Used by County Sealers Checked Biennially
County sealers undergo a biennial review by the State Bureau of Weights and Measures to ensure compliance with measurement standards. The process verifies accuracy in tools and procedures used for local inspections and enforcement.
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State Bureau of Weights and Measures
Add New Teacher to Staff of SHS
Principal Arthur Johnson announced that Lois Murfin was added to Shafter High School staff due to a rise in homemaking classes. Murfin, a Colorado A&M graduate, will teach two periods of Homemaking 9 and one period of Homemaking 11 on a half day schedule.
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Clarence Darrow
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Darrow
Scopes
Wand
PLYMO
Chrysler
Irvine
Fire Motor Port
Central Valley Highway
Pioneer
Lois Murfin
Shafter High School
Arthur Johnson
Murfin
Colorado A & M
Fort Collins Colorado
Two Shafter Men Complete Recruit Training Courses
Manuel Lopez and Pete Jara Jr both of Shafter completed nine weeks of boot camp at the Naval Training Center San Diego. They graduated on September 27 with a full dress parade and review before military officials and civilian dignitaries.
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Shafter
Manuel Lopez
Frank Lopez
Elliott Jr
Pete Jara, Jr
Pete Jara
Navel
San Diego
Telephone men battle corrosion in terminal box test
Tony Gurnari and Vic Sculatti lead a corrosion testing team to identify economical metals that resist rust and pitting in harsh winds. They study salt fog ocean spray wood rot insects and gnawing animals to prevent damage and save thousands annually.
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Tony Gurnari
Vic Sculatti
Tony
Vic
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Fairview
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James G. Tuer Cker
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Fifteenth District Agricultural Association
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