Elliott Backs Dams To End Valley Water Crisis
At a Hanford meeting Congress, Alfred Elliott of the Tenth District accused President Truman of withholding flood control dams funded by Congress for the Kern and Kings rivers and other streams feeding the Southern San Joaquin Valley. He urged immediate release of funds for flood control and water conservation, warning the valley faces dire economic consequences without rapid dam construction. He blamed the delay on a long running feud between the Army Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation and urged action to prevent further water shortage harms to farms and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Kings
Tulare
Fresno County
Hanford
Alfred Elliott
Tenth District
Truman
U.S. Army
San Joaquin
Push Mosquito Abatement Drive Seeks Signatures
The Shafter Business Men's Association leads a campaign to form a Mosquito Abatement district in Kern County. Petitions collected earlier were insufficient, and organizers urge registered voters to sign by week’s end, with a full page ad detailing signing locations in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Business Men’s Association
The
Press
Richland Adopts 8-Man Touch Football and School Sports
Richland begins 8 man touch football as a safer, Army Air Forces recommended variant. Middle school teams for boys and girls play in 6th to 8th grades under supervision of Miss Holmes and Miss McLain, with Officials Club refereeing games. Varsity beat the freshman team 12 to 6 in a practice, led by Leroy Adamson and Paul Cato with Cato, Howard, Warneke, Bayless, Cooper, Adamson, Edwards, and Baze in starting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officials
Helen Holmes
Army Air Forces
Richland
Leroy Adamson
Paul Cato
John Howard
J. C. Warneke
Jack Bayless
Ken Cooper
Vernon Edwards
Bobby Baze
Mrs Willard Coup Visits Athens Relative
Mrs Willard Coup and her family are visiting at the home of her aunt Mrs J E Siemens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Coup
J. E. Siemens
F F A Boys Sweep Stock Show Honors at Barker
Marvin Kirschenman, last year’s grand champion, again tops the stock show by winning open division junior awards at Barker. Shafter FFA boys dominate fat cattle judging, taking first and second in most divisions among 500 plus entries. final results to be detailed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Kirschenman
Kirschenman
Barker
Shafter
Shafter F. F. A
Shafter Boys
P T A Thanked Workers For Community Barbecue
The P T A expresses gratitude to community members and merchants for support at a barbecue. Notable contributors include Herb Handel Gus Meyer Central Market Johnson Neuman Camp West Lowe Cleve Skaggs Jack Bellows Bellows, Harlan Wilson Frank Russell Schneider Wif koff Ingraham Lumber Pacific Gas & Electric Jack Battaglia George Gaede Jakie Seiman Mrs Rolf Jacobsen Ted Vignola Homer Craig Emil Stoller Al Wolfe Roland Mettler Ed Kirschenmann Irvin Fike Mr and Mrs Bob Sturgis John DeVincenzo Frank Johnson Vernon Pierce Wimpy Bender Union Congregational Church Kenneth Pipkin and the Shafter Press. The event was a grand success with gratifying net results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
Herb Handel
Gus Meyer
Johnson-Neuman
Camp West- Lowe
Cleve Skaggs
Jack Bellows
Jack Battaglia
Bellows
Skaggs
Harlan Wilson
Frank Russell
Schneider & Wikoff
Ingraham Lumber Company
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
George Gaede
Jakie Seiman
Rolf Jacobsen
Ted Vignola
Homer Craig
Emil Stoller
al Wolfe
Roland Mettler
Ed Kirschenmann
Irvin Fike
Bob Sturgis
John Devincenzo
Frank Johnson
Vernon Pierce
Wimpy Bender
Sylvia Baughman
Union Congregational Church
Kenneth Pipkin
Shafter Press
Shafter
Todds Entertain Local Families at San Jose Wedding
Lowell Todd entertained a group of coaches and officials last Friday at his home in San Jose. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wiley Peterson of Maricopa Mr and Mrs George Williamson of Bakersfield Mr Pat Kelly and Mr and Mrs Wesley Linda of Shafter. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Todd
Wiley Peterson
Maricopa
George Williamson
Bakersfield
Pat Kelly
Wesley Linda
Shafter
Merchants push signatures for Mosquito Abatement District
Shafter business leaders drive to collect required signatures from registered voters to enter the Dr Morris Mosquito Abatement District. Petitions are available at City Hall and several stores as merchants urge non signers to participate within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall, Co
Home Appliance Co
Kelly & Channeson
Shatter Press
Johnson-Neuman Department
Schirmer's Department
Thy Week
Business Men’s Association
Business Men
Shafter
5 Cent Air Mail Rate Applies to U S Territories
Postmaster George Guenther announces the 5 cent air mail rate for mail transported by air within the continental United States Alaska territories such as Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Canal Zone Guam and for members of the U S armed forces outside the continental U S with Army or fleet post office addresses. It is predicted about 70 percent of out of state mail will go by air after Oct 1. Mail deposited before Oct 1 must be prepaid at 8 cents.
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George Guenther
Continental
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Canal Zone
Guam
X-Ray Equipment Display At Kern County Fair
The 70 millimeter Westinghouse X-ray unit, recently purchased by the Kern County Tuberculosis and Health Association, is on display at the south end of the main building. Free test X-rays are being given to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
Kern County
T. B. and Health Association
Ed Schnaidt's son sails from Yokohama on 16th
Mr and Mrs Ed Schnaidt expect their son to return home from Yokohama soon after he sails on the 16th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schnaidt
Ed Schnaidt
Yokohama
Fike Family Reunion Held With Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Irvin Fike and family gathered for a family reunion and Sunday dinner at Mrs Fikes home joining relatives for a day of fellowship and remembrance within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fike
Irvin Fike
Two New Industrial Buildings Started in Shafter
This week two industrial plants began construction in Shafter. Paramount Manufacturing on Lerdo Street east of Santa Fe and Oliver Implement on Santa Fe Avenue south of Lerdo, both of quonset steel-concrete design. Paramount, by George Vanatta, fills 40 by 100 feet with stucco front. Oliver, by Howard Dormandy, covers 61 by 100 feet and will be owned by Charles Elwood.
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Shafter
Paramount Manufacturing Company
Lerdo
Santa Fe
Oliver Implement Company
Santa Fe Avenue
Paramount
George Vanatta
Oliver
Howard Dormandy
Delano
Oliver Agency
Charles Elwood
Bakersfield
Facture
Paramount Company
Big Street Sign Tells Shafter Football Schedule
A wooden framed sign will stretch across Shafter’s main street from Mc Clure Drugstore to the R and W Cafe to display the high school football schedule. Tom Letizia directs game advertising and the sign will be built by shop classes under Cecil Rhoads. Tom Fletcher will oversee the project for Block S. Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
McClure Drugstore
R and W Cafe
Shafterites
Tom Letizia
Cecil Rhoads
Tom Fletcher
Block S. Shafter
High Lettermen’s Society
Junior Women’s Club Rum Mage Sale Planned Sept 28
The Junior Womens Club will hold a rummage sale on September 28 on a vacant lot beside Fikes Garage due to no buildings being available. Items may be brought early Saturday morning for sorting and pricing, with Treasurer-elect Mrs. Herb Neuman overseeing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Womens Club
Fike
Herb Neuman
Craigs Mark Fifth Wedding Anniversary With Dinner Guests
Dinner guests at Arthur B. Craig home included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Seeger Robert Alan Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Burgess of Bakersfield and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin to celebrate the Craigs fifth wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Craig
Henry Seeger
Robert Alan
R. W. Burgess
Bakersfield
Marvin
Craig
Weishaar Family Visits Arcata for Easter Lily Harvest
Mr. H. J. Weishaar and his father are visiting Arcata where they will harvest Mr. Weishaar Senior s Easter lily bulb crop during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcata
H. J. Weishaar
Mr. Weishaar
Palos Verdes Couple Hosts Weekend Guests
Mr and Mrs Phipps and son from Palos Verdes were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Fréd B Senn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Phipps
Palos Verdes
Fréd B. Senn
Shafter Generals Set for Exeter Clash Friday
The Shafter Generals and Colonels prepare for their season opener at Exeter this Friday with Coach Dan Bledsoe facing uncertainty about Exeter’s strength. Key players suffer minor injuries while eight returning lettermen anchor the lineup as Bakerfield students juggle practice and exhibition stock duties. The Generals’ first home game arrives Friday, Oct 4, against Lindsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Generals
Exeter
Shafter Generals
Exeter Elevens
Dan Bledsoe
Mack Wilcoxon
Herb Spitzer
Bledsoe
George Cooper
Letterman
Eldean Beese
Four Day San Francisco Trip Prize In Press Contest
Readers can nominate friends for a chance at a four day trip to San Francisco with a companion. Nominations earn 5000 votes, subscriptions add 5000 votes plus 10 percent cash, and the top winner receives travel by Santa Fe Streamliner with hotel and $100 expense money. Second place wins a $100 merchandise order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Gate
Santa Fe Streamliner
San Francisco
Shafter
Shafter Press
Richland P.T.A. Drive Starts
The Richland school P.T.A. announces the annual membership drive to support school programs. Members are urged to join and contribute to activities aiding students and classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland P.T.A
Richland School
P.T.A
Shieh Il Sieg Seis
New Members Installed in Shafter 20-30 Club
At the regular Shafter 20-30 Club meeting at Canelo Motel four new members Leland Bell Harry Hofman Don Little and Ed DeMello were installed by O D Handel sub district governor. President Herb Neuman presided and Lowell Todd Shafter high school coach screened a film on professional football. Visiting members Bob Chapman and Jack Ferdinand of Bakersfield attended. Next week Dr H C Freedman will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Canelo Motel
Leland Bell
Harry Hofman
Don Little
Ed DeMello
O. D. Handel
Handel
Herb Neuman
Lowell Todd
Bob Chapman
Jack Ferdinand
Bakersfield
H. C. Freedman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress
Elliott
Department of the Interior
Kings River
U. S. Army Engineers
Bureau of Reclamation of
San Joaquin Valley
Washington
Dr. Morris
Siemens
F.F.A
Todds
San Jose
Mosquito
Dr. Morris Mosquito
Air Mail
U. S. Territories
X-Rion Se A
Craigs Entertain
Senns Entertain
Bill Sharp
James Hubble
Jim Nugent
Bob Scales
Wayne Hill
Arthur Paloma
Steven Rodriguez
Cecil
Rhoads
Lindsay
Cartwrights
JOOST
FANO
Neaman & Johnson
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