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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1948
Page
7
A New Jersey visitor spent a Vermont summer night in a comical misadventure as three hens roosting outside his window were startled by a cat and burst into his room. He slept through the commotion and later boasted of a fine sleep, noting three tiny mosquitoes buzzed all night.
A Kentucky revenue agent visits a rural house where a bright lad greets him and offers to take the officer to the still. The boy demands a dollar upfront for the trip, warning that the officer will not be returning.
A radio dramatization featuring Don Ameche sees a sound effects man miss a cue as Ameche declares he will shoot the villain. He repeats the threat and then shouts a stabbing line. A scream follows, then a thud and a relieved sigh precede the final gunshot sound.
An elderly woman reports a lost purse and seeks help from a kind police inspector who reassures her that every effort will be made to recover it. She then notices city workers digging up the street for drainage repairs and comments on their swift work.
Joe the Indian guide lived alone in a forest cabin and answered weather questions with accuracy. When asked in town one day, he admitted his radio broke and could not provide forecasts. The tale underscores his reputation despite a simple, literal failure.
A music teacher showcased pupils in a recital then treated guests to ice cream cake and fruit. One young musician brought his little brother as a guest and, on leaving, quipped that he enjoyed the recital except for the music.
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