Kern County Economic Upturn Brightens County Prospects
Kern County shows rising economic activity with a June to July upturn in employment, wage deposits, and real estate filings. Bank deposits reached 4.84 million, employment totaled 114,450, unemployment fell to 7,000, and trust deed recordings climbed 8.6 percent. Building permits dipped from July last year though home permits rose year over year.
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Board of Trade
Bakersfield
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Title Insurance and Trust Co
California
California Department of Industrial Relations
Kern
Lighted Boat Parade Entries Rise in Merro Bay Labor Day Fest
Wesley Mallory, chairman, reports growing entries for the lighted boat parade at Merro Bay as the Labor Day three day event approaches. The Rock-ORama program will be Sunday night September 5 at 8:30 PM with boats lining up in the channel.
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Wesley Mallory
Merro Bay
Mrs Gertrude Anstead’s Move Across California Courtyards
Mrs Gertrude Anstead mother of Mrs George Berkerbile now resides in Shafter at the Anderson Trailer Court. She previously lived in Bakersfield at Circle Court after moving from Johnsown Pennsylvania.
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Gertrude Anstead
George Berkerbile
Shafter
Anderson Trailer Court
Bakersfield
Circle Court
Anstead
Johnsown
Shafter Play Center Opens Doors for New Year
The Shafter Play Center announces an open house on September 8 from 9 30 to 11 a m for interested families. Director Nancy Goring returns, with the program running four days a week 9 30 to 11 for preschool children aged 2 8 to 5 years. calls to Donna Lynch or Pat Richardson for details.
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Shafter Play Center
Play Center
Nancy Goring
Cooperative Nursery School
Tueday
Donna Lynch
Pat Richardson
How To Remove Steins of Fruit From Clothing
Fruit stains should be sponged with cool water immediately for fresh marks. If stubborn, apply glycerine or a soap less shampoo then rinse. Do not use soap. If needed, dilute bleach after testing on a hidden seam. Boiling water is outdated for delicate fabrics.
California's First Gold Discovery Reported in 1842
The record notes that California's first gold discovery occurred in 1842. This historical note marks the year when gold was first found in the region, setting the stage for future mining excitement and migration.
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California
Guidelines for certificated staff leadership and relations
Executive officer leads certificated personnel and reports to the governing board. The guide stresses rights to communicate views via the superintendent, and that members may represent themselves. It outlines regulations on personnel relations, employee organizations, and the Coordinating Board for Kern County Joint Union High School District faculty associations.
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Kern County
Park Concession Bids Requested at Granite Bay
Fred L. Jones, Director of the state Department of Parks and Recreation, announced bids are being accepted for the operation of a concession at Granite Bay in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area near Sacramento. The winner will build and run a facility serving hot and cold foods, sandwiches, non-alcoholic beverages, ice cream, candies, and rent beach equipment.
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Sacramento
Fred L. Jones
State Department of Parks and Recreation
Granite Bay
Folsom Lake State Recreation
Jones
Kiwanis Chamber Welcomes New Teachers at Memorial Hall
The annual Kiwanis Chamber of Commerce luncheon welcomed new teachers on Wednesday September 1 at Memorial Hall in Stringham Park. Judge Harvey Gaede served as master of ceremonies. The regular Kiwanis board meeting was set for Thursday September 2 at 8 p.m. at City Hall.
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Memorial Hall
Stringham Park
Harvey Gaede
Board of
Kiwanis
City Hall
Sansoms Overnight at Wisner Home in Santa Barbara
Mr and Mrs Harold Sansom of Santa Barbara were overnight guests at the Frank Wisner home. Sansoms are formerly from Scottsbluff Nebraska where the Wisners lived for many years.
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Harold Sansom
Santa Barbara
Frank Wisner
Sansoms
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Wisners
Local Women Lead Camp Fire Training in Kern County
Mrs. Frank Stanton training chair says nearly 800 council women volunteer weekly to guide Blue Birds Camp Fire Girls and Horizon Club. A 16 hour basic course starts each October with crafts ceremonies and outdoor skills workshops underway during the school year.
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Frank Stanton
Kern County Council
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Bluebirds
Horizon Club
Council
Leaders Association
Dorothy Klausner
Marjorie Sugden
Ann Clarke
Stanton
Louis Senemeier
Jack Sanguinetti
James Banducci
Bakersfield
Don Christenson
Shafter
Collins Crosby
Was
Gas Can Taken From Jeep In Front Of 464 Oak
Bill Schneider reports a red five gallon gasoline can missing from his jeep parked in front of his home on Monday morning.
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Bill Schneider
Sequoia Bark Thickness Described for Mature Giants
The bark of mature giant sequoias ranges from one to two feet in thickness. The note explains how the outer bark protects the tree and contributes to its fire resistance.
Morro Bay Rock-O-Rama Art Exhibits Featured
Morro Bay hosts Rock-O-Rama during Labor Day weekend with oil painting demos by Pat Dolezel and mosaic work by Ruth Frost at Melton's Designs. The event showcases a general exhibit of paintings by more than 25 artists from noon to 4 p m on Saturday and Sunday September 4 and 5.
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Melton
Pat Dolezel
Morro
Louise Russell
Park
Ruth Rrost
Baywood Park
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