Dissolution Petitions Filed for Shafter-Wasco District
Petitions totaling an estimated 750 names seeking dissolution of the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District were filed with the district board by E J Thiessen and Milton Lohr. They asked the board to hold the matter in abeyance until all petitions could be filed, noting many circulations remain unlocated. The board granted the request with instructions for action, and a two thirds vote would trigger court dismissal. Westenberg noted water checking instruments on Poso creek are used by South San Joaquin Utility District. Present were John Nale and directors August Bender R A Jacobsen Henry Schnaidt and R W Pixley.
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Shafter-Wasco
District Board
E. J. Thilessen
Milton Lohr
Venter
Owernoon
Shafter
Thiessen
Schike
Assesor Pritschke
Westenberg
Charles Westenberg
Wasco
South San Joaquin
Confidence Vote For Shafter City Chief At Lunch Meeting
Police Chief John Reily, recently named chief, received a vote of confidence from Shafter Business Men's Association at Friday noon gathering. The session also backed the city council, discussed placing step ahead signs on Santa Fe Way at Central Avenue, and noted the high school district board weighing street lighting options.
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John Reily
Shafter Business Men’s Association
Stringhams
Reily
16Th
Santa Fe Way
Central Avenue
Henry Neufeld
Opening of School Sets Three Rs Tone for Nation
The article recalls the enduring three Rs Readin, Ritin, and Arithmetic as foundational to elementary education, linking the return to classrooms with the familiar song School Days. It portrays Young America marching with textbooks as schools reopen nationwide.
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Calico
Joe
California crop and livestock values tied to San Francisco area
The article states that sixty percent of the region's total crop value and a large share of livestock value stem from the area adjacent to San Francisco, highlighting the area's pivotal role in agriculture and farming wealth.
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California
San Francisco
Airfield Progress Report From Shafter Kiwanis Meeting
Lt Col C W Pyle reported on air corps basic training near Shafter. He noted housing and auxiliary landing field shortages slow construction and that five auxiliary fields will be created within 18 miles of the main field to handle cadet growth.
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United ‘States Army” Air Corps
Shafter
C. W. Pyle
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Motel Cawelo
Pyle
At the Field
San Joaquin Valley
Lemoore
A. J. Lehman
Col. Pyle
General Petroleum advances SPR 51-15 well west of town
At Lerdo road location five miles west of town General Petroleum pursues East Slope Production on the Semitropic ridge. Workmen dig a sump and truck a large load of equipment to the site with spudding expected late next week or early following week. The site lies near Magnolia Avenue and Lerdo road in Section 15.
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Shafter
Wildcat
General Petroleum
Lerdo Road
Magnolia Avenue
Steven's
Continental Oil wildcat near Section 35 faces water shutoff
Meager data from Continental Oil Company's wildcat in Section 35 indicates the outcome rests on a successful water shutoff with further attempts planned this week. Oil flow has been reported but water encroachment remains a concern as tests near 12,800 feet continue and workers await the result. If productive, a well will be drilled on the Bob Neuman property southeast of the site.
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Continental Oil Company
Onlyio Booe Hoon
Continental
Bob
Superior Spuds Osborn Project Drills Deepin North Shafter Area
Superior Oil spudded its Osborn 1-4 well in Section 28, 28-15, in the north Shafter field. A depth of 6898 feet was reported Friday. Griffith No. in the Shafter Greeley area reached 10,498 feet Tuesday morning. Lewis No. 2 in the Greeley field has foundations poured. Superior’s KCL No. 13 in Brush pasture drifted to 14,072 feet Tuesday.
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Superior Oil Company
Osborn
North Shafter Field
Griffith No
Shafter
Greeley Field
Lewis No. 2
Superior
KCL No
Union Oil Moves Into Section 21 Drilling Plans in Section 2
Union Oil officials report a derrick in the southwest corner of Section 2 28-25 on Arthur Crites property and drilling will start once crew is available. The project, designated 34721, could influence future field development by narrowing and possibly widening the producing formation north and west of current field limits. Also active is the Pacific States project at the western edge in Section 33 in the no dope class. Last week Paloma Morgan 81 14 coreing at 10 887 feet and Coles Levee Kernco 86 2 reached 9563 feet.
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Union Oil Company
Arthur Crites
Union
Pacific States Project
Paloma
Morgan
Coles
Kernco
Ground Broken for Airfield Housing Project
Ground was broken this week for the Captain Edward Mm Kern Defense Housing project located five miles east of Shafter opposite the United States air corps. The buildings are under construction for the use of non comployees and personnel at the airfield.
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Edward Mm Kern
Shafter
United States Air Corps
Richland Schools Prepare For Opening On Sept 8
Richland district announces opening day Monday September 8 with over 1000 students expected. Superintendent O T Olson says kindergarten requires 4 years age, first grade 5, and 38 teachers will lead classes with three vacancies.
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Richland School
O. T. Olson
Mayme Brother
Con Cosby
Martha Gaede
Ernle Thompson
Louise Fairman
Elinor ,Maxwell
Alice Ruttencut
Cool Weather Delays Raisin and Cotton Harvest
Fall has brought crisp mornings and pleasant days but growers report cool weather delaying cotton maturation and extending picking by up to six weeks. Raisin production in Shafter nears completion with a heavy crop and high quality expected if no rains damage the crop.
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Thompson
Shafter
Shafter High Prepares For Monday Class Start
Principal E. P. Jones says classes begin at 8:30 Monday morning September 8 at Shafter High. Buses will run on last year’s schedule for a few days and a large enrollment is expected. Students should register next Saturday to avoid delays. teachers will assist from 9 am to 5 pm.
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Shafter High School
E. P. Jones
Jones
County Building Assigned New Address on Pacific Street
The Shafter county building on Pacific Street was numbered 336 this week, making 336 Pacific Street the official address. Senator Gabriel, formerly principal and teacher, is noted in connection with the building.
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Shafter County
Pacific Street
Shatter Wins Big Prizes at State Fair in Sacramento
The Future Farmers of Shatter high school won numerous prizes and over $200 in premium money at the California State Fair in Sacramento. Carrol Hansen, Calvin Roberson and Kenneth Burkhard led beef cattle wins in several weight classes. Fred Starrh led Corriedales to top prizes in sheep, while other Shafter exhibitors claimed numerous placings in potatoes, alfalfa, onions and carrots. Stock will be shipped home after the fair, with plans to use prize stock to bolster the Shafter high school farm.]
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Shatter High School
Sacramento
Glenn O. Nay
Shafter High School Agriculture Department
Carrol Hansen
Calvin Roberson
Kenneth Burkhard
Shaffgr
Ewe
Ciss
Wether
Corriedale
Ewe Lambs
Mettler
Dudley
Steele
Carroll Sirst
Shafter
Art Johnson
Carroll Hansen
Nay
Bakersfield
Ing
California
Shafter High School
Cowboy guesses on war stampede entry sparks discussion
Calgary rider Sadler, once a rodeo cowboy, letters in his entry for the ages North American bronc riding contest. San Francisco population up 6.5 percent in the year per a state motor vehicles survey.
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Calgary
Alta
Serres Sadler
Calgary Cowboy
Stampede
Sadler
San Francisco
State Department of Motor Vehicles
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