North Kern Storage District plans 4.6 million expansion
The North Kern Storage District proposes a 4.6 million expansion to expand water supply. It relies on Kern River averages for 30 years and uses 50 wells along canals in dry years. The Lerdo Canal will be widened to 500 cfs and spreading areas will replenish underground water.
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Northern Kern
North Kern
Shafter-Wasco
Kern
Trowbridge
Peter Kiewitt
Peter Kiewitt Construction Company
Friant-Kern Canal
Beardsley Canal
Rockey Point
China Grade Bridge
North
Poso Creek
Lerdo
Calloway Canal
Kern River
Chester Avenue Bridge
Wasco
Shafter Airport
S-W
Central Valley Project
Friant-Kern
How to Make Use of Fabric Out of Bags
The article explains removing printed ink from flour and feed bags to reuse the cotton fabric for aprons clothing bedspreads draperies and towels. It offers methods from washing with hot water and soap to boiling rinsing mild chlorine bleach and kerosene soaking with petroleum jelly as options.
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Dorothy Wilkinson
University of California Agricultural Extension Service
Wilkinson
Home Grown Fryers and Hens Delicately Rated
Local advertiser promotes succulent chicken described as delectable and home grown. Fryers and hens are presented as superior poultry options for daily meals.
Japan Begins Tobacco Cultivation for Study at UC
Japan starts tobacco farming on about 100000 acres but notes lower quality and disease susceptibility compared to U S crops. K Okuma agronomy chief from experimental station visits University of California in October to discuss breeding and curing. Government sponsored study aims to improve tobacco via mosaic resistant strains and genetics.
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Japan
United States
K. Okuma
Agronomy
University of California College of Agriculture
Okuma
Dye removal steps with boiling and rinsing guidance
Instructions describe using soapy lukewarm water and a rinse. Then boil bags in water with sodium hydrosulfite or dye remover purchased at drug stores, following package directions and rinsing thoroughly.
August Employment Surges to Record 4 583 000 in California
California records a new all time civilian employment high of 4 583 000 in August as farm and food processing work rise. Unemployment falls to mid month 160 000, nine percent below July and 25 percent under August 1950. Labor force totals climb to 4 743 000, up 3 percent year over year.
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California
James G. Bryant
State Department of Employment
Paul Scharrenberg
State Department of Industrial Relations
Electric Iron Snag Control Told by Adviser
Dorothy Wilkinson of the University of California Extension Service warns that a scratched smooth plate or dented edge on an electric iron causes snagging. Household workers are advised not to scrape sticking starch with sharp tools. clean hot irons with salt on paper, then dull steel wool when cool. If starch scorches, paraffin fails. dents or rough edges may require a new sole plate.
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Dorothy Wilkinson
University of California Agricultural Extension’ Service
U. S
Miss Wilkinson
Farm employment gains lift total to 430000
Farm employment rose by 13000 to 430000 while all other major sectors mostly gained or held steady except for service and contract construction which declined slightly.
Roberta Liles Re-elected Horizon Club President
Shafter High School senior Roberta Liles was chosen to lead the Horizon Club for a third year. Elected with her were Diana Bergen as vice president Betty Grundy as secretary Norma Neuman as social chairman Karen Clarkin as treasurer and Katherine Roberts as historian. Advisers are Mrs. Wallace Weyand Mrs. Lorraine Hill and Mrs. Clyde Zachary.
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Roberta Liles
Shafter High School
Horizon Club
Diana Bergen
Betty Grundy
Norma Neuman
Karen Clarkin
Katherine Roberts
Wallace Weyand
Lorraine Hill
Clyde Zachary
Almond huts fuel by high alcohol content
Almond huts are noted for their high alcohol content and are described as an excellent fuel source.
PTA Will Assist Student Body at Rio Bravo School
The Rio Bravo PTA met in the school auditorium with Mrs. Jack Addington presiding. They voted to aid the student body plans for the fall carnival on Oct. 19. Principal Frank O’Neill introduced new staff members across grades and roles. Audrey Braun led a travelogue program for the evening.
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Rio Bravo
Jack Addington
PTA
Frank O'Neill
Rio Bravo School
Audrey Braun
Ruth Davis
Wanda Dozier
Eleanor Cortopassi
Helen Hicks
Dorothy Erikson
Bill Benton
Val Cody
Eva Turney
Maxine Townsend
Britt Garret
Lanham
Dean Moore
Mary Blattenburg
Root-Rot Resistant Beans Targeted by UC Research
Research led by R W Allard of the University of California at Davis aims to breed lima bean varieties resistant to both nematodes and root-rot. Using backcross methods, resistance is being incorporated into commercial lines with long term expectations for AVitbur Ventura Green Seeded Henderson and Fordhook. When infections are mild, current varieties perform well and are reliable producers. Breeding will take about a century to complete.
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California
R. W. Allard
Agronomy Division
University of California At Davis
Avitbur
Ventura
Green
Henderson
Fordhook
Allard
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Crfteria
John Donelson
Walter Messer
Denver Blair
J. J. Baerg
D.C
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Your Fair
Wayne's Dairy Drive-In
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Buick
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Dreamline
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