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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1950
Page
10
An editorial questions Korea and the possibility of a third world war, arguing survival depends on belief in freedom against Communism. It warns Communism harms individual dignity, God, and human progress, while calling for unity to sustain freedom and endure the costs of conflict. It also notes Shafter’s Community Chest and local efforts amid broader global tension.
Buttonwillow prepares a new civic center replacing the county fire sub station. The building will centralize government functions from court matters to baby clinics and reflect the area's agricultural growth and oil explorations. Citizens take pride as county officials recognize Buttonwillow as a key Kern development site.
The text reflects on how children return to school and how wisdom is scarce yet valuable. It cites Woodrow Wilson arguing education should empower thinking over rote stuffing of facts, urging schools to teach youths to assimilate knowledge and think for themselves.
Supporters of Shafter High School Generals feel confident about a 1950 season under Coach Dan Bledsoe. They expect a repeat of last year’s Sierra championship, aiming to topple Corcoran and Dinuba, with opening league date set for Oct. 6 against Corcoran and a non league home game Sept. 29 versus Taft.
The Shafter Press and Shafter Progress lists Paul C. Newell as editor and publisher and Florence J. Newell as owner. Jack Fleming is managing editor with Juanita Battaglia in advertising and Paul Groves as engraving director. Printing plant superintendent, established 1921, and Thursday publication at 948 Central Valley Highway, Shafter California. Subscription rates posted.
The death of Constable Barneke at Buttonwillow shocks the community he served as a lawman and leader. He helped equip volunteer and county fire departments with resuscitation gear and organized the Buttonwillow Boys Club, guiding youth and aiding in juvenile delinquency reduction. His plan to head the county defense unit was under way when he died in the Labor Day auto accident.
Mechanical cotton pickers are projected to reach 14 percent use in the San Joaquin Valley this season. Dairy men in Tulare County received 697380.92 dollars for milk delivered to processing plants in July. Forty two of the valley’s 143 cotton gins have installed new cleaning equipment due to mechanical picking. Tracy district in San Joaquin County reports 10858 acres of tomatoes, mainly Pearson variety. Sun-Maid Raisin Growers will advance 100 dollars per ton to members on natural raisins and currants. The Moffat Cattle Company feeds steers across Manteca Chowchilla Fresno and near Stockton. Grape picking rates in the valley rise by half a cent per tray from last year. Henry Koch of Chowchilla Madera County has lost only three percent of his over 19000 turkeys this year.
The Richland PTA plans a welcoming event for the new school district leader and staff. A luncheon and introductions are scheduled, inviting families and community members to meet the superintendent and teachers in a collaborative start to the term.
A chaotic OCR fragment outlines a surge in student attendance at a high school with mentions of broader curricular revisions and new activities. It lists numerous student names and references various faculty or administrators, hinting at a push to engage pupils through expanded programs and improved awareness.
Dr and Mrs Ted Worden and co hostesses hosted Kern County Osteopathic Section members and out of town guests for a 45 course Chinese dinner in Buttonwillow. Guests included doctors from Wasco Delano Los Angeles Shanghai and Bellflower with Toshi Canionioo assisting in the kitchen and a garden setting decorated with Chinese lanterns. After dinner bridge and canasta games followed.
Beech Driver Nugent sets 130.62 mph in trials at the national event in Southern California. George Spears of Bakersfield and Ernie Hawkins of Bakersfield enter from the valley. Nugent’s Mercury engine upgrade and tuning improve piston displacement and horsepower. Spotters from manufacturers attend to spot fast methods for engine speed.
The Agriculture Bulletin from California describes yellow fleshed freestone nectarines Philp and Mabel with deep red external color and rich flavor. Philp ships best due to firmer flesh. Mabel suited for local markets and home orchards. Bulletin by Prof Qaren QO. Hesse and Farm Adviser A N Kasimatis notes color reproductions and availability at 2010 M St Bakersfield office.
Draft horses from the Coberly West Company join a western show at the California State Fair in Sacramento. The event runs through September 15 with eleven evening programs and participation from 100 cities across 31 California counties and five neighboring states Utah Idaho Minnesota Nevada Oregon.
A California discussion on NBC National Farm and Home Hour explained the Merino breeding program. The UC and Mailliard Ranch in Mendocino County jointly studied traits and productive capacity of New Zealand Merino compared with American strains under observation on the Mailliard property. Sacramento, San Mateo figures cited.
The Standard of California outlines how its war era spending on facilities to expand petroleum production has benefited communities in the West. The company argues investments created jobs, boosted local economies, funded homes and autos, supported education, and strengthened national capability, with profits reinvested to improve products and service.
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