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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1948
Page
8
The piece argues for definite action to secure irrigation water from the Central Valley Water project. It stresses the need for a constant annual supply to ensure the Shafter Wasco area’s future, tied to its rich natural resources, and anticipates near future decisive steps.
The John Lachenmaiers hosted a dinner party Wednesday evening at El Travatore in Bakersfield for the twenty ninth birthday of their son William R Lachenmaier. Attending were the hosts the birthday honoree and Darrell Hills.
The 1856 introduction of the French prune is seen as the start of California prune production. In New Zealand, people over 65 with qualifying residence conditions are eligible for superannuation benefits.
The Junior Women's Club drive for members ends tomorrow night. Members will host the club's annual rush tea at 8 o'clock in the Woman's Club House. President Mrs Annabel Thompson says decorations will feature an autumn motif. General chairman is Mrs Vivian Neuman.
County Counsel Norbert Baumgarten told the Kern County Board of Supervisors that the county is not involved in the American Legion area or in the Kern Housing Authority area for non veteran housing use. He cautioned that later jurisdiction transfers could change this, but currently the decision rests with the Legion and the Housing Authority.
Jedediah Strong Smith is reported to have entered California through the Cajon Pass in San Bernardino County in 1826, marking a notable early overland arrival recorded for the era.
The Kern County Dental Society conducts a three part lecture series at Shafter High School for all gym classes led by Dr John H Revell. The talks cover baby teeth importance space maintenance and consequences of premature loss teaching that cleaning does not damage enamel and that digestion starts in the mouth.
John Lachenmaier Wm R Lachenmaier Ralph Lachenmaier Otto Zimmerman and Bill Ratz depart Shafter for a 30 day hunt through northern California Oregon and Nevada They expect deer hunting in Silver Lake Oregon and Gerlach Nevada and plan to return around October 29 for waterfowl and pheasant shooting Mrs R accompanies them to Tulelake where she will visit the Walker Fryes of Bakersfield.
Mrs Geo Geisler was honored with a layette shower hosted by Mrs Merton Weidman at the E B Stringham residence on Faber Street. Attendants, gifts from Ireland and Italy, letters of humor, and a tea with ice cream squares accompanied floral table displays. Notables present included Mrs Jimmy Beronio and many local residents.
Mrs. G L Starrh returns to Shafter after a month in Rigby Idaho prompted by the illness and death of her father Chris Jensen. Jensen an eighty five year old retired rancher known in Shafter for winters there, was a 41 year Mason and Idaho resident of 35 years. He is survived by four daughters.
Hubert Begley and Chuck Bryant returned last week from a five day hunt in Modoc County. They stayed at Berber and reported beautiful hunting country but no deer were taken.
Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Starrh welcomed their son and family of Hanford, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Starrh and daughter Loa, for a weekend visit. A California Highway Patrol warning cautions readers that one mistake, while oofast, could be fatal. Read Press Classifieds.
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