Irrigation District Voted 34 to 18 in Special Election
In a special election last Friday the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District was approved by 341 to 18. Only 359 votes were cast with Wasco divisions delivering the bulk. Pritschke defeated Penner for assessor with a final 202 to 121 tally, reflecting regional support split by Wasco and Shafter divisions.
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Shafter-Wasco
Wasco
John C. Penner
Shafter
Fred Pritschke
Pritschke
Penner
Maple
Westenberg
Nale
Home Appliance Co to Open Saturday Ad Promotes New Store
A full page advertisement in today's Press herald announces the opening of Home Appliance Co. Shaf is now the crew having worked all night last night is being moved in.
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Home Appliance Co
Shaf
County Assessor Explains County Soil Survey at Luncheon
County Assessor Tom Burke told Shafter Business Men's Association members about the county wide soil survey being produced by county agents. He illustrated his talk with maps showing the project scope and progress during the regular weekly luncheon Friday.
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Tom Burke
Shafter Business Men's Association
Emchins
Eiliek
Falls Term Opens as Students Return to Classrooms
Shafter students head back to school with elementary and high classes starting Monday. High school registration occurs Friday and Saturday. upperclassmen urged to enroll Friday to clear the way for band students. Maple grammar and Rio Bravo also begin. district total near 1300 pupils, with the largest rise expected at the high school.
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Shafter
Maple Grammar School
Rio Bravo
New Type Face Makes The Press Easier To Read
The Press adopts Excelsior legibility type with Memphis display for bold headings. The change, tested by eye specialists, promises easier reading and less eye strain. The county paper debuts this modern dress and reprints last week’s lead paragraph for comparison.
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Memphis
Local Ranch Grapes Exhibit Huge Thompson Seedless Bunch
A Labor Day display at S. P. Schultz ranch near Lerdo road features a Thompson seedless grape bunch 18 inches long 9 1 2 inches in diameter and weighing 7 1 4 pounds with 24 percent sugar. Schultz notes 11 acres under Thompson seedless and recalls a 20 pound specimen from eight years ago exhibited at the Bakersfield chamber of commerce.
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S. P. Schultz
Lerdo Road
Schultz
Chamber of Commerce
Bakersfield
Richland Grammar School to Open for 1937 38 Year
Richland grammar school will open for the 1937 38 school year on Monday September 13 according to District Superintendent O T Olson. Children may enroll in kindergarten if they will be five before March 13 1938 and first graders must be six before that date. Sixteen teachers return from vacation with names listed and six new teachers hired to join the faculty including Miss Marie Cakin Miss Corrinne Hedges Miss Jane Lucille Jensen Miss Lela O Connell and others. meeting on Saturday to discuss staffing.
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Richland Grammar School
O. T. Olson
Alberta Lantz
Rose B. Willis
Alice Echante
Margaret B. Hetz
Margaret Jones
Louise Lendlettetngere
Ida B. Engle
Edna Prieve
Alfred Smith
R. E. Gribble
Marie Cakin
Corrinne Hedges
Jane Lucille Jensen
Lela O'Connell
Cakin
Miguel
Mark
Staff For High School Shafter Announces Fall Lineup
E. P. Jones principal announced a staff of 14 for the fall term at Shafter high school. Two new instructors join, including replacements and additions. Names include P. L. Arnold in stenography and typing, Mrs. Amelia Finck Cornell in German biology math, J. H. Porterfield in English, Miss Frazquita Sullivan in Spanish and girls' physical education, Coach William B. White in physical education public speaking sociology, R. L. Gates in history, and J. W. Wilson in chemistry algebra and geometry. Glenn O. Nay leads agriculture and Future Farmers activities with Frank Latta teaching farm mechanics and mechanical drawing. Arthur Johnson assists Nay and teaches farm mechanics.
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Shafter Hhh School
E. P. Jones
P. L. Arnold
Amelia’ Finck Cornell
J. H. Porterfield
Frazquita Sullivan
William B. White
R. L. Gates
J. W. Wilson
Glenn O. Nay
Frank Latta
Arthur Johnson
County Camp Names Delano Manager
O. A. Clasen of Delano named manager of the county camp south of town. He says opening date to be announced soon and that future overcrowding will not be permitted and the camp will be conducted in a sanitary manner.
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O. A. Clasen
Delano
Government Controls Potatoes to Stabilize Prices Across U S
Government moves to regulate potato production in the United States aiming to steady supply and curb price fluctuations. Officials cite market volatility and consumer affordability as rationale for new policy measures affecting growers and distributors.
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United States
Sly Named Chief In Reorganization Of Fire Department
Oliver Sly was elected fire chief of the volunteer fire department at a reorganization meeting Tuesday. Reynold Duren named first assistant chief and George Gaede second assistant. Other officers included Gottlieb Riechert president Bill Stoller secretary treasurer and Al Annis traffic director. Art Craig will be warden. Three new members J A Roscamp Earl Roscamp and Dan Loewen elected. The reorganization aims to cut dead timber and improve turnout. Seventeen members attended plus Stanley Segal who received a pen and pencil set. Segal left forestry two weeks earlier for Bakersfield. Sandwiches and coffee were served after.
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Oliver Sly
Reynold Duehren
George Gaede
Gottlieb Riechert
Bill Stoller
al Annis
Art Craig
State Forestry
J. A. Roscamp
Earl Roscamp
Dan Loewen
Petition Is Sufficient
Attorney A Peter Ohanneson reports from County Assessor Tom Burke that the Shaf reads as sufficient for a petition. The filing details are not fully shown in the excerpt.
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A. Peter Ohanneson
Tom Burke
Beekeeping Harvest At W. Lerdo Road Ranch
W H Livers on Lerdo road near Shafter improvised living quarters for bee colonies and now faces a bountiful honey harvest. He and his son James prepared for another harvest after stacking equipment neatly and securing their work area on the ranch.
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Livers
Shafter
Lerdo Road
James
Shafter FFA Boys Earn Prizes at California State Fair
Shafter high school FFA members won multiple prizes at the California state fair in Sacramento. The team placed fourth in sweepstakes among class A schools while judging of Future Farmers projects concluded. Standouts included Walter Kirschenmann with Shafter spuds, Clarence Neumann with onions, and Dick Harris with a Hampshire Barrow. Returning to Shafter on Monday September 13 will be Art Johnson and the group.
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Shafter High School
Sacramento
Shafter
Walter Kirschenmann
Jake Siemens
Clarence Neumann
Elvin Klassen
Herbert’ Neumann
Dick Harris
Hampshire Barrow
Omer Evan
Poland
China
Comiédore Babe
Arthur Hein
Rhode Island
George Detsoff
Aanae
Se Ceiraeny
Art Johnson
Central Valley Project Drives Construction Fight
Leaders in the movement push for the $170 million Con-Frank C. Jordan project with the slogan Lets make dirt fly as part of a non profit effort.
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Brig
Shafter High School Expands With 26 Acre Land Purchase
The Shafter school board approved the acquisition of 26 acres in Bakersfield, adjoining the current 13 acres, giving the district a total of 39 acres. Officials plan to use the new land for farm projects for agricultural classes.
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Shafter High School
Bakersfield
Welfare Loans Deductable From Gas Tax Funds
California may deduct welfare loan debts from gasoline tax and vehicle fee revenue instead of direct taxation. Tom Scott, the district attorney, announced the ruling to Kern County supervisors who oppose diverting tax funds. The board directed County Auditor S A Woody to make Kern’s first welfare loan payment using available tax revenues.
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California
Supreme Court
Tom Scott
Board of Supervisors
Kern
S. A. Woody
Woody
Dr. Joe Smith Buys Bakersfield Hospital
Dr. Joe Smith purchases a hospital in Bakersfield. The move sparks immediate attention from board members and local health officials including Dr. Buchner and Kern County health officer Dr. Smith. Holmquist noted as a longtime board member since the hospital’s incorporation.
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Joe Smith
Bakersfield
Seee Smith
N.N. Brown
Mel Brittan
Buchner
Holmquist
Smith
Kern County
Prospecting Deeper In Shafter Well Shows Oil Discovery
Union Oil Company's geological team reports discovery of the Shafter oil field after testing wells to 10,424 feet with a barefoot test, indicating about 30 percent oil content and presence of gas though quantities are not yet estimated.
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Union Oil Company
Geological Department
Shafter
Belridge
Unclear OCR fragment on cotton farming and labor
Fragment mentions crops cotton maturation and labor, with incomplete details about timing and actions. Unable to determine a clear event, person, or organization from the text provided.
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Wasco Man
Duehren
Channeson
Richland
Potato A
Sly
FF. A
Central Valley Project
Congregational Church
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