Unanimous Approval of Annexation for Sierra Vista Tract
In Shafter California nine residents in the Sierra Vista tract voted 9 to 0 in favor of annexation to the city. The action will be reported to Kern County supervisors and the secretary of state. The 10 acre development by Harder and Mougin near J. W. Nickel land lists 19 houses either completed or under construction with values rising from 2,500 to 4,500 per home.
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Sierra Vista
Shafter
Kern County Board of Supervisors
Secretary of State
Harder and Mougin
J. W. Nickel
Nickel
H. John Harder
Kern County Land Company
Richland School Board
Bakersfield Gets Morning Daily Newspaper The Kern Herald
The Kern Herald of Bakersfield shifts from weekly to a morning daily with a 16 page first issue. Published by a stock company led by H B Delacey, with Paul Newell as editor and Ross Miller as executive editor, Edward Benson as general manager, and Webb Garrison as advertising manager, all experienced Kern county publishers.
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The
Kern Herald
Bakersfield
H. B. Delacey
Paul Newell
Ross Miller
Edward Benson
Webb Garrison
Kern County
Union Oil hits 7518 feet at 41-34 well in Shafter field
Union Oil reached a depth of 7,518 feet at its 41-34 well in the Shafter field on Tuesday, with drilling progressing on schedule. The well sits in Section 34, 28-25 on the western edge and is seen as a likely heavy producer once completed. no new location announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Oil Company
Shafter
Union
County Blind Aid Benefits Reported for Kern County
Ninety six blind residents in Kern County received a total of 4660 dollars in July benefits. The average per person was 48.54 dollars. The figures come from the state department of social welfare office announced this week.
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Kern County
State Department of Social Welfare
Strongbox Theft Case Recovers Loot After Months
Hunters recover a strongbox stolen from Sly & Unruh service station with about 250 dollars in checks. B A Gray of Bakersfield finds the box in the Lerdo district. 50 dollars in cash missing, believed taken by thieves. Tires found later near Sill ranch reservoir. Authorities have no suspects. Witnesses include Lawrence Baughman Whay Phillips Herb Schirmer and J C Speight.
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Sly & Unruh
B. A. Gray
Bakersfield
Lerdo
Sill Ranch
John Reily
Laurence Baughman
Whay Phillips
Herb Schirmer
J. C. Speight
Visalia
Sullivan No 1 Drill Reaches 9500 Feet
Sullivan No 1 drilled by General Petroleum Corp in the Shafter and Greeley oil fields advanced beyond 9500 feet this week with no trouble, officials say.
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Sullivan No
General Petroleum Corporation
Greeley
Tax rate set for Shafter Wasco Irrigation District Sept 19
The Shafter Wasco Irrigation District board agreed to set a tax rate on September 19 at 2 p.m. after a protest-free equalization session. Engineer Irvin Althouse reported progress on Alpaugh district engineering and a judgment in the Delano Alpaugh suit allowing 18 000 acre feet of water annually from Kern County wells. The board also named the lake from Shasta dam McCell lake in honor of Senator John B McCell and noted anticipated work on Friant dam starting by November.
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Shafter-Wasco
Irrigation Board
Shafter
Irvin Althouse
Alpaugh
Delano-Alpaugh
Alpaugh District
Kern ‘County
Shasta Dam
McCell Lake
John B. McCell
Central Valley Project
W. P. Kelley
University of California
Berkeley
Roland Curran
Central Valley Project Association
Friant Dam
Westenbe
Ditec
Superior Starts Work At Fink No 2
Expansion of the Shafter Oil field continues as Superior begins the Fink No 2 well in Section 27 28-25 offsetting Union 41-34. Burner No 1 reached 11 200 feet in 37 days and may be cased this week with potential to set a new deep drilling record if pace persists.
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Shafter
Superior
Union
Fink
Economic Council Discussed Friday By Harry Hopkins
Friday discussion by Harry Hopkins of Taft covered forming a countywide economic council to study tax spending and urge prudent public expenditures. The group backs Swift county efforts, with recreation land talks and a county building plan tied to the Pacific avenue lots and a county banquet for W. H. Hitchcock planned for October 2.
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Economic Council
Harry Hopkins
Kern County
Taft
Shafter Business Men’s Association
Cafe Neuman
Hopkins
Pacific Avenue
Association
W. H. Hitchcock
County Chamber of Commerce
A. N. Mougin
James Bobst's Low Places First At State Fair
James Bobst's junior year ling Hampshire sow won first in a competitive class. Potatoes entered by Wilbert Kirschenmann Ivan Mettler and Charles Harris swept first to third. Cotton shown by Leland Bell and Harris excelled with first and second. Shafter Future Farmers earned 35+ awards and about $100 in prize money at the California State Fair in Sacramento.
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James Bobst
Hampshire
Wilbert Kirschenmann
Ivan Mettler
Charles Harris
Leland Bell
Harris
Shafter
Sacramento
Alvin Roberson
Bakersfield
Roberson
Corriedale Ram Lambs
Louis Starrh
Bell
Mettler
Earl Glenn
Glenn O. Nay
Shafter High School
Arthur Johnson
Holger Hansen
Dial Phone Hearing on Shafter System Opposed and Favored
A hearing before Examiner A. B. Fry of the railroad commission heard opinions pro and con on installing dial telephones in Shafter. Opponents argued loss of personal service and confusion over new numbers, while supporters cited a local survey and a $27,000 central office cost borne by the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company. A decision is expected within a month.
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Shafter
A. B. Fry
Railroad Commission
Phil Channeson
William Lachenmaier
Jack Zimmerman
H. Janzen
Hudson
Hafter Business Men’s Association
James E. Marshall
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
H. E. Owens
Maple School Opens For 1939 40 Term Monday Morning
Maple school will begin classes Monday morning for the 1939 40 term. Principal Jack Singer says rooms and equipment were upgraded over the summer with new shop equipment. Leonard Dorn joins the staff replacing Lester Eagleson, along with Mrs. Elizabeth Devine Miss Letha Larson and Miss Thelma Fisher. Frances Kattenhorn teaches sewing part time at Maple and Buttonwillow. Al Session and Paul Bowers from Wasco high school continue in music and shop instruction. Enrollment is expected near last year’s level around 125, with a peak of about 149.
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Maple School
Jack Singer
Leonard Dorn
Los Angeles
Lester Eagleson
Elizabeth Devine
Letha Larson
Thelma Fisher
Frances Kattenhorn
Maple
Buttonwillow
al Session
Wasco High School
Paul Bowers
Getty completes No 1 well in Wasco field
Getty Oil reports completion of its No 1 well in the Wasco field with potential of 10,000 barrels. Oil sand encountered at 13,088 feet and bottom depth listed as 13,133 feet. It is the sixth producing well in the field.
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Getty Oil Company
Wasco
Spud Growers Filing For 1940 Acreage Allotment
Kern County potato growers must file acreage and production data for 1940 allotments under the Agricultural Conservation Program. T. M. Martin reports most farms with 1937 38 or 39 potato crops will be established in the next two to three weeks. Brame urges those not previously filing to submit requests by September 18 1939 for possible allotments.
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Kern County
T. M. Martin
Kern County Agriculural Conservation Committee
M. E. Brame
Kern County Agricultural Conservation Association
Brame
Justesen Store Expands Space With Modern Remodeling
Justesen Store completes two week remodeling adding 3000 square feet of space and new stainless steel display furniture. A new 8x10 foot humidity controlled vegetable box with refrigeration improves produce storage while meat storage gains higher grade stock. Self service baskets remain available with clerks on hand.
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Justesen
Helmer Stormo
San Joaquin Valley
Laurence Baughman
Elvin Mankins
Richland and Shafter Schools Prep for 1939-40 Term
Richland and Shafter schools plan early 1939-40 openings with 9 am start. O T Olson continues as Richland district superintendent and Miss Mayme Brothers named Shafter principal and supervisor. The report lists 31 teachers including many new hires and notes meetings, gymnasium use, and registration efforts.
Harvey Gaede Named President of Local Tennis Club
Harvey Gaede was elected president of the newly formed Shafter tennis club at a high school meeting. Louie Becker was named vice president, with Durward Annis and Jona Nickels still in the running for the top spot on the tennis ladder built up through summer play. Deadline for next match not stated.
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Harvey Gaede
Shafter Tennis Club
Louie Becker
Raat Lars Mee
Durward Annis
Jona Nickels
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Sierra Vista Tract
Pakersfield
Shafter Field
Roy
Woollames
Shafter Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Eddie Dierksen
Anguin
Pacific Union College
Dierksen
Kern Academy
Getty
Spud
Shatter
Rio Bravo
Richland
O. T. Olson
Mayme Brothers
Lerdo Road
Miss Brother
Gladys Fast
Marie Cakin
Rose Willis
Frances . Whitmore
Martha Gaede
Lascaston da
San Jose
Sta Teachers’ College
Eunice Gaines
Santa Barbara
Richland School
Santa Fe Way
Richland Board
Clarence O. Trubey
A. B
Modesto
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