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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1945

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Unified Kern water district study urged by county water committee

The Kern County Chamber of Commerce water committee favored the Shafter Wasco Irrigation district plan for a unified Kern water district. The Kern County Land Company allowed its chief engineer to join the committee. The group calls for an impartial outside engineer to assess feasibility and urges public funding if irrigation districts cannot finance. Publicity and facts could pressure a solution.

Kern County Land Company Kern County Kern River

City council passes dog licensing ordinance

A dog licensing ordinance was adopted by the city council on Monday night to take effect in thirty days. Licensing will begin after vaccination time in January or February. Each dog must wear a tag with a fee of 2 dollars for males and 4 dollars for females.

Salutation Cadet Leads at Southern California Collie Show

Salutation Cadet a collie owned by Marvin Voth of Shafter won first in the novice class and reserve winner in show at Gilmore Field Los Angeles last Sunday. Salutation's Big Parade also owned by Voth finished fourth in the novice class.

Salutation Marvin Voth Shafter Southern California Collie Club Gilmore Field Los Angeles

Victory Loan Bond Drive Starts Monday

The Shafter Wasco Irrigation district pushes a unified Kern county water district study to contract Central Valley water. The Kern County Chamber of Commerce water committee forms a panel to evaluate the plan while launching a Victory Loan drive with a $228000 target for Shafter.

Central Valley Water Kern River Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District Kern County

Hiway Group Incorporation Is Completed

The Central Valley Highway Association was announced at Corcoran by Merrick Creagh of the Shafter Wasco law firm to forty members. Darrell Firestone outlined a publicity program for the route linking Fresno and Bakersfield via Hanford Corcoran Wasco and Shafter with signs and business support. George Akers reported regional districts and state plans to divert Deer Creek floodwaters to protect farmland. Don Miller noted county and state resurfacing in Tulare and Kings counties. The next meeting is set for Nov. 27 in Bakersfield with Frank Estribou in charge. Paul Newell presided. attendees included T. V. Little and Wm. Stoller.

Central Valley Highway Association Merrick Creagh Shafter and Wasco Channeson and Creagh Corcoran Fresno Bakersfield Hanford Shafter Darrell Firestone Selms Sunrise City Chambers of Commerce George Akers Alpaugh Deercreek State Highway Commission Deer Creek Tulare County Kings County Don Miller Frank Estribou Paul Newell Newell T. V. Little Wm. Stoller

Block S Plans Glove Tourney at Shafter High

The Block S Society at Shafter High School plans a Golden Gloves all school boxing tournament. Lowell Todd, advisor, says six divisions by age and weight will feature 15 to 20 competitors, with preliminaries at noon on campus and finals later. Four defending champions from last year include Don Scott Raul Aguilar Carl Heffley and Gene Harless. Club officers handling the event are Gene Harless president Elmer Mettler vice president and Mack Wilcoxon secretary treasurer.

Block S Society Lettermen’s’ Club Shafter High School Lowell Todd F.A Don Scott Raul Aguilar Carl Heffley Gene Harless Elmer Mettler Mack Wilcoxon

Strickland Reopens Seaside Service Station at Pacific and Santa Fe

Q D Strickland recently honorably discharged from the army now runs the Seaside Service station at the corner of Pacific and Santa Fe Avenue. He offers Seaside products and provides washing polishing and lubrication services.

Q. D. Strickland Pacific and Santa Fe Avenue Strickland

Bakersfield Swimming Club to Host Talk onPools

J B Cap Haralson head of Bakersfield High physical education and summer program director will discuss swimming pools at the Wednesday Afternoon club meeting on November 7. Mrs O T Olson is program chairman and Junior State president Peggy Pender will attend. Haralson helped build Jefferson Park pool and modernize Beale and Central Park pools. County women's club meeting set for November 2 in Bakersfield with attendees to contact Mrs Brown.

J.B Cap”. Haralson Bakersfield High School Bakersfield O. T. Olson Peggy Pender Caliornia Federation of Woman's Clubs Ed Brown Haralson Jefferson Park Beale Central Park Brown

Judge E K Grant Named Shafter Building Inspector

Inspector Judge E K Grant was appointed by the City Council on Monday night to replace resigning inspector R E Youell. Grant, a former contractor and skilled draftsman, assumes duties. The council also voted to raise the west half of Mannell Avenue to match the new Kirschenmann subdivision grade.

E. K. Grant Shafter Building Grant R. E. Youell Mannell Avenue Kirschenmann

Shafter Airmen Form Association to Seek Airport Site

About twenty five Shafter airmen organized Tuesday night electing Ike Peters as chairman. A committee including Frank Russell Paul McClure and Clarence Neuman will work with H W Kelly to secure an option for a local airport. A follow up meeting is planned at City Hall next Tuesday at 7 30 p m. County Airport Superintendent Cecil Meadows discussed location and development with the group.

Shafter Ike Peters Frank Russell Paul McClure Clarence Neuman H. W. Kelly Shafter Airport Cecil Meadows George R. Mcleod Glenn Hartsough H. D. Barling W. C. Young Harry Scaroni J. F. Janzen C. G. Haycock Vernon Pierce W.M. Lowe J. M. Siemens Arnold Heffley P. V. McClure Kenneth Pipkin Wesley Linda Robert Neuman H. C. Neufeld Orvin Mettler

Invite Vets To Smoker At Legion Hall Next Monday

All World War I veterans are invited to an American Legion smoker at the Legion Hall next Monday night at 7 30. Adjutant Glenn O Nay says plans for a new Legion building for Shafter were discussed at a Legion meeting with an anticipated post membership of 200, necessitating larger quarters.

American Legion Legion Hall Glenn O. Nay Legion Shafter

Generals to face East Bakersfield Reserves Friday Night

The Shafter Generals host East Bakersfield reserves this Friday on their home field with a 6 pm curtain raiser and an 8 pm main game. The teams met earlier with Bakersfield winning 13-12 and Coach Lowell Todd aims to sharpen a strong passing attack led by Carl Heffley.

Shafter Generals East Bakersfield’ High East Bakersfield Generals Blade Bakersfield Lowell Todd Fowler Bakersfield B’s Todd Carl Heffley Wasco

Farm Bureau Parley at Visalia October Regional Meet

Shafter Farm Bureau members urged to attend the five county regional convention in Visalia October 30 and 31. A. W. Eckman said Region 3 replaces the annual state convention and covers farm prices labor water problems and government surpluses. State President Ray Wiser will speak with E G Bukele regional director presiding.

Shafter Farm Bureau Visalia A. W. Eckman State Farm Bureau Ray Wiser E. G. Buerkle

Minter Downs Camp Cooke In Shafter Upset Victory

The Minter Downs Camp Cooke eleven defeated Camp Cooke 20 to 6 at Shafter Stadium before a capacity crowd. It marked Camp Cooke’s first defeat in two seasons.

Minter Downs Camp Cooke Shafter Minter Field Atomic Bombers Shafter Stadium

Richland P T A Board Meeting Minutes

The Richland Parent Teacher Association board met Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 in the Primary School office of Miss Beulah Bartlett. Attendees included Mrs O T Olson Mrs W C Handel Mrs George Gaede and Miss Bartlett.

The Richland Parent-Teacher Association Beulah Bartlett O. T. Olson W. C. Handel George Gaede

S Sgt Bennie Spencer to Visit Family in Shafter

T Sgt Bennie Spencer arrives in Shafter next weekend for a furlough with his wife Alberta and son Billie Dean after a year overseas, expecting discharge soon.

Spencer Bennie Spencer Shafter Alberta Billie Dean

Great Virgil to Perform Halloween Magic Show at Shafter High

The Great Virgil a famed magician brings a two hour stage spectacular to Shafter High School on October 31 at 8 p.m. with demons ghosts goblins birds fire water and dramatic illusions including Death on the Guilloden Mystery and Mars Execution. Julie his leading lady will perform two acts including a human television demonstration.

Virgil Shafter High School Mars Julie Virgil's America

Richland Teachers Club Carnival Party Event

Members of the Richland Teachers' Club joined a carnival party at Richland School on Tuesday evening October 23 at 7 30 P M. The school cafeteria was decorated with cornstalks pumpkins and seasonal decor.

Richland Teachers’ Club Richland

Church Plans New Edifice in Los Angeles Plans

The Church's Building Fund Committee met with architect Mr. R V Livingston at the church to discuss plans for a new edifice. The project includes a sanctuary, educational building, and parsonage, with efforts to begin construction promptly under way.

Committee On Building Fund Los Angeles R V. Livingston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paul Nevel Kern County Chamber of Commerce Shafter Wasco Irrigation District Kern Water District Hennessy France Bill Brown County Water Group Commerce Group Shafter-Wasco Clarence Annin Shafter- Wasco Chamber Committee E. J. Thiesen Fred Pritschke Delano’s Robert H. Moulton War Finance Committee Drive Moulton Europe Pacific Treasury Star American Farmer Gordon J. Eichhorn Marion County Ohio Future Farmers of America Star Farmer of America Hiway Group Farm Bureau Hallowe'en Kiwanis Club J. W. Frizzell Maple Lerdo Rio Bravo Buttonwillow Central Avenue Central Five Points State James Scout P. L. Arnold Fire Department Shafter Hallowe'en Shafter Kiwanisub Hallowe’en Teachers Club Reneeden Johnson Neuman Company
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