New Building Rises in Shafter Business District
A new sheet metal building with 46 by 70 feet dimensions rises on Pacific avenue east of the telephone office. Kern Body Works will occupy the site once finished, with J E Klassen as contractor. The project reflects a six month surge of 15 new businesses and growing local construction activity.
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Shafter
Whs
Pacific Avenue
J. E. Klassen
Focal Builder
Kern Body Works
Bakersfield
Hew. Klassen
Helm
Kern Body
Central Avenue
Et Ath
Fuer
Termi Ginless Men's Association
World War Tensions Rise Across Europe and Asia
Hitler celebrates his birthday with troop reviews as Greece and Turkey agree to pool forces. Mussolini ignores Roosevelt, France fortifies, and a Nazi fleet appears near Spain. Turkey and Russia ready to join anti fascist group. Danzig return talks underway. Britain seeks Soviet alliance. Japan shoots at a civilian plane near Indo China.
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Greece
Turkey
Benito Mussolini
Roosevelt
France
Spanish
Russia
Germany
Poland
Free City of
Danzig
Coaliion
Belgium
Britain
Soviet
Italy
Leon Trotsky
Diego Rivera
England
Gibraltar
Japan
China
Spain
Tangier
Tokio
United States
Pacific
Heavy yield from school field at Shafter farm
A five acre alfalfa field on the Shafter high school farm produced eight and three-quarter tons after the first cutting of the season. The hay will be used to feed stock at the school farm.
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Shafter High School
Richfield Oil leases acreage near foothills east of Fhmosa
The Richfield Oil Company has leased several thousand acres on the foothills east of Fhmosa and Saco. No drilling site has been announced, but the company is believed to be preparing to drill a deep test well in the district.
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The
Richfield “Oil Company
Fhmosa
Saco
Bill Would End Prorate Commission In California
A state senate subcommittee drafts a bill to abolish the nine member California Agricultural Prorate Commission and transfer prorate program administration to the director of agriculture.
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State Senate
California Agricultural Prorate Commission
Director of Agriculture
Richland Operetta Returns $100 From Two Shows
The Richland operetta The Magic Beanstalk earned more than $100 from two performances at Richland auditorium Friday and Saturday evenings. The total was reported by the Richland principal's office.
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Richland
Grooming Rules Boost Career for Business Girls
Patricia Lin y Freauty argues grooming and demeanor influence promotion in offices. Unwritten rules shape success, from tidy appearance to subtle dress and makeup. A corporate personnel officer adds essential office conduct guidelines alongside the golden rule.
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Patricia Lin Y Freauty
Rules for Office Behavior in a Dated Workplace
Office etiquette guidance emphasizes manners and courtesy as markers of character. It warns against personal chatter during work hours, urges brief conversations, and notes the impracticality of flamboyant attire outside office hours. It advises unplugging personal items from desks and keeping makeup out of sight.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU Servive
Eyes Sparkle With Daily Care And Herbal Baths
Hint of the day advises keeping eyes sparkling through daily cleansing and outdoor or artificial light exposure. It recommends an eye wash with a herbal compound and an eye cup, plus a cream to improve crepey eyelids and restore natural skin texture.
Popcorn in Aztec Times
Peculiar note on popcorn as an American grop references in early Spanish writings. Describes Aztec ritual imagery of wardens, toasted morsels, and festoons of dressed fabric worn under the left arm.
Lesson for April 23 on Selected Scripture Texts
A note outlines an April 23 lesson from the International Council of Religious Education. It mentions a caperighted selection of texts and aims to guide instruction, likely in parable study and ethical reflection.
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International Council of Or Regious Education
Serious Council at Jerusalem Sets Gentile Path
A biblical study notes the Jerusalem council's decision that Gentiles are saved by grace, not works, and the need for unity, humility, and courtesy in resolving theological disagreements. It highlights Paul and Barnabas' roles, the gentile rights, and the caution against adding burdens beyond Christian liberty.
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Satan
Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Chris
Wapa Weethren
Christ
Christian Council and Brotherhood
Paul
Barnabas
Jesus
Blessed Day Prayerful Dawn Declares Sacred Morning
A devotional line depicts a blessed day begun with prayer and sanctified dawn. The speaker praises morning discipline and spiritual victory, invoking sacred imagery and a call to daily devotion.
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Joseph Parker
Office Buildings Near Completion In Shafter
Two office buildings by John Gaede and L G Helm in Shafter near completion this week. Exteriors finished and interior work underway. Gaede building floors are being sanded and fixtures prepared. three suites, each with three rooms. Helm building has coat exterior calcimine applied, fixtures installed, and final touches on five main rooms.
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Shafter
John. Gaede
L. G. Helm
Gaede
Helm
Wells Hit 7,500 Feet At Van Ness No 2 Drill
General Petroleum corporation in the Shafter field reports Van Ness No 2 reached 7,500 feet Tuesday. A two week fishing job caused a delay but the trouble is solved and drilling proceeds at a steady pace.
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van Ness No. 2
General Petroleum Corporation
Shafter
Mixed Chorus Sings at County Music Festival
A Shafter high school mixed chorus directed by Robert Gates performed at a Wasco festival. A capacity crowd attended the event featuring county high schools.
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Shafter High School
Robert Gates
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Thompson’s Beauty Shop
Kern County
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Beauty Shop
Wasco, Calif
IELD
Richland Operetta
Darby Day Hancock
Harold L. Lundquist
Moody Bible Istitute of Chicago
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Secret Service OF the Air
ALSO
Rough Riders
Roy Rogers
Lote Ringer
Sun
Merle Oberon
Wuthering Heights
Preston Foster
Kentucky
Alan Baxter
Occidental Life Insurance CO
Shafter Agency
Harder & Mougin
Diesel
Kel
Cousins Tractor Company
John Deere
Yey Hanford
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Senacr Saahan Bank
Shafter Hardware
Central Ave
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