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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1959
Page
9
King predicts record turnout for this year’s fair with more events and free entertainment than before. Grounds repainted and redecorated under senior maintenance supervisor. Golf and archery demos clinics folk and square dancing hairstyling contests western wear fashion show daily band concerts and family friendly exhibits.
A church in Shafter invites residents to attend service this Sunday with welcome messages for first timers and worshippers alike. The note emphasizes friendly fellowship and spiritual gathering in a local setting.
John H Diefenbach and John Albert Diefenbach of Reale ig of Shafter mourn the death. Mrs Andy Sprad ley of Eagle Rock and Mrs Andy Walseth of Washington are noted relatives with four grandchildren mentioned.
Arne Wittenberg was a guest of Sidney Hodges at the San Juan Ranch near Santa Maria. He bagged a three point buck and a four point buck in a short time. Mrs Wittenberg and their two sons Kenneth and Charles were also guests.
The page lists names connected to Candles n Cake events from Friday September 18 through Wednesday September 23, including participants such as Harriet Mason Carol Becker Verline Bradley Brenda Ellis L. D. Ryan Marlin Witcher Richard Sowder Alan Poznoff Burt Hanks Onna Cross and others across days with multiple sessions. The roster continues with Alma Louise Duke Nancy McMichael Olivia Fast Mrs. Julia Potter Ed Gaede Pete Willis Douglas Nelson Mar lene Hoffman Collie Anderson and a second group on Monday through Wednesday featuring Gerald Berry Rebecca Sue Bobst Debby Hildebrand Gregory Butler and additional names.
The article explains defoliation as a crucial practice in cotton production to improve fiber grade and reduce boll rot. It notes no new materials for 1959, with calcium cyanamide and chlorate options, and mentions two phosphate-based formulas. It covers bottom defoliation viability, timing, and criteria to determine boll maturity before applying defoliants.
Maple School reports 147 students enrolled on the second day, up from 135 a year ago. Third grade was split to balance class loads with 32 in fourth and fifth grades and 28 in seventh and eighth. Seven new families moved in, four left, and two new teachers joined, Arlene Ehrhorn and Sandra Nicol teaching first grade and home economics weekly.
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