New Seed Harvest Promises Labor Savings in California
Reports from growers show one man’s labor for a day saved on each acre of beets planted with sheared seed. Last year 10 acres were tested. this year 15 000 acres were harvested from the sheared seed. Prof H B Walker heads the California Division of Agricultural Engineering and predicts a machine attachment will enable thinning by machines for the next seeding season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Walker
Agricultural Engineering Division
Walker
California Red Kidney Bean Seed Industry Rebound
Dr. Francis L. Smith of UC Davis notes California grows about 12 percent of U S red kidney beans and supplies seed to other states. Bulletin 669 explains seed purity, new threshers, and cultural methods improving seed quality. Credit is given to M D Collins of Yuba County for reviving the seed program.
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California
United States
New York
Francis L. Smith
University of California At Davis
College of Agricul
Smith
Davis
College of Agriculture
Berkeley
Dr. Smith
M. D. Collins
Yuba County
Shafter Man Elected Secretary In Kern Rotary Officers Group
Ted Vignolo of Shafter elected secretary of the newly organized Kern County Rotary Officers association formed at Motel Canelo. Ray Taylor of Bakersfield named president and Roy Minner of Taft vice president. Association to meet quarterly. Cash income from California farm marketing for 1942 is about 46 percent above the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
Rotary Officers Association
Motel Canelo
Shafter
Ted Vignolo
Shafter Club
Ray Taylor
Bakersfield
Roy Minner
Taft
California
Women urged to save fats in wartime economy
Government officials estimate urban residents waste about 4 percent of their fats per year while rural quotas are lower. Nearly two billion pounds of fats and greases are discarded nationally each year. A WPB order will cut 1943 hairpin production to 25 percent of 1941 levels. A one day operative treatment for varicose veins has been developed at the University of California Medical School in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California Medical School
San Francisco
Notice to engage in alcoholic beverage sale at Savage's Cafe
Notice dated October 13 1942 states intent to sell alcoholic beverages at Savage's Cafe Shafter Highway 1 1/2 miles south of Shafter Kern County The State Board of Equalization will issue licenses for On Sale Beer and Wine Wine Bottling or Packaging Protest filings may be submitted to Sacramento California The premises are currently licensed for sale of alcoholic beverages
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Savage's Cafe
Shafter
Hwy
Shafter, Kern Co
State Board of Equalization
Sacramento
California
Wartime veterans rally for Earl Warren in California governor race
Former servicemen led by Frank N Belgrano Jr campaign for Earl Warren a 91st Division buddy and candidate for California governor They criticize Governor Olson for neglecting war preparedness and for vetoing a pledge allegiance bill and a California National Guard appropriation highlighting defense concerns.
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Frank N. Belgrano, Jr
American Legion
Earl Warren
California
Warren
Culbert L. Olson
Olson
Rio Bravo Farm Center Hosts Monthly Meeting Highlights
Rio Bravo Farm Center's regular meeting covered reports on pure seed cotton livestock and roads in need of repair. 4 H club officers were elected with Fred Starr and Bob Haag leading lamb and chick projects as girls and boys earned sewing and pin awards.
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J. E. Haag
Oscar Rice
George C. Haag
F. J. Erlmann
Walter Haag
Home Department
Myrtle Haag
Walt Fillmore
Shafter
E. M. Gray
General Petroleum Corporation
Mr. Gray
Farm Bureau
Donald Zachary
Leonard Brent
Fred Starr
Bob Haag
Bobby Calder
California
Garlyn Ross
Bob Devlin
Kenneth Ross
Helen Twiford
Myrtle
Connie Spurlock
Laurine Rice
Kathrena Pera
Clyde Zachary
Freda Bebee
Extension Service
Henry Longfellow
Marios Lane
Marjorie Ter
Laurine Myrtle
Ate Pera
Frances Rose
Henrn Rose
Deloras Banavache
Josephine Hopkins
Estélle Mabray
Wilma Pera
Bob Devline
Bob Calder
Garlyn
Meeting Next Tuesday On Child Evangelism Fellowship
Mrs Warren R Ranney director of Child Evangelism Fellowship in Angeles invites interested persons to a meeting at 21 eco October 20. The local group runs 13 classes with seven teachers and welcomes new participants. San Francisco school enrollment this fall stands at 70468, up 1064 from last year.
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Warren R. Ranney
Child Evangelism Fellowship
Pero
Angeles
Te Vty
Ame
Miss Fast
Pny
San Francisco
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L. H. McGrane Optometrist
Gunset Ave
Calif
Ai Johnson Newman
S&s Ofr
Alcohlic Beverag
F. J. Schierlmann
Elnor Enns
Los Angeles
G.H. Brent
Mojave
Harry McClelan
James McClellan
Rio Bravo Farm Center
Ian
Hi-Ho
Folger’s
Fisher’s
Ars
Crisco
Schilling
Welch
Wder
Beef Kruass
Ivory Snow C
San Joaquin Valley
Oregon
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