Star Press enters second year as legal newspaper in Shafter
Entering its second year, The Star-Press of Shafter notes legal qualification to print advertising after a one year publication. The paper praises local growth and pledges support for community development while discussing California politics and Roosevelt era factions Epics Townsendites and Roosevelters in the 1930s.
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Star- OR Press
California
Shafter
Thomases
Vancement
Primary battle in California sets political tone for year
The Press outlines California presidential primary on May 5 with voters selecting delegates to national conventions. Republicans split into Landon and Warren factions while observers expect the London delegation to win by a comfortable margin. The piece notes historical context mentioning Britain and past events.
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California
Alf Landon
Kansas
Herbert Hoover
London
Local citizens warn against hurried driving in high altitude streets
A reader from Springer Ville cautions that speeding buses endanger life and property as cars, pedestrians, and animals risk harm. The column notes Reynolds once drove fast, then slowed, stating experience teaches prudence and caution on the roads.
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Springerville
Reynolds
Examinations for State Jobs Scheduled in May
Citizens of Shafter may apply to take civil service exams for seven positions announced by the personnel board. May 16 includes Junior Investigator and Senior Investigator in real estate with ages and salaries listed. May 23 features Under Engineering Aid and Senior Engineering Aid with ages and monthly pay.
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Shafter
Land of Dreams poem by Theodore F Bayless
Poet recalls childhood’s cornfields and bright sunlit days now shaded by age. A loving child’s kiss restores the light as birds and bees return and the land of dreams seems remembered.
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Theodore F. Bayless
Santa Fe to Meet Prevailing Wages for Rail Bus Plan
The Santa Fe Transportation Company told the state railroad commission it will pay prevailing union wage scales if its high speed rail and bus coordination permit is granted. At a San Francisco hearing Commissioner Wallace L. Ware halted a witness challenge to the wage estimate, and Jonathan C. Gibson, attorney for Santa Fe, supported paying prevailing wages statewide.
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Santa Fe Transportation Company
State Railroad Commission
Hefens
Wallace L. Ware
San Francisco
Ware
Union
Igbex Lems
Alec Eest
Jonathan C. Gibson
The
Santa Fe
Young Folk Organize Christian Endeavor Society
At a meeting last Sunday the Shafter Christian Endeavor Society was organized by youths from Union Congregational church. Officers elected include Irwin Starrh president Elaine Anderson vice president Dorothy Johnson secretary Monna Latta treasurer and H A Kohfeld superintendent. The group will meet Sundays at 7:30 p m in the Shafter Congregational church.
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Shafter Christian Endeavor Society
Union Congregational Church
Irwin Starrh
Elaine Anderson
Dorothy Johnson
Monna Latta
H. A. Kohfeld
Shafter Congregational Church
Education survey distribution to Shafter high schools
School officials in Shafter will receive a copy of the recent state education survey on high school health and physical education. Printed copies are expected to be distributed to schools.
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Shafter
State Department of Education
MIT Faculty Facial Hair Study Reveals Styles
A MIT faculty survey shows 3 percent wear beards, 22 percent wear mustaches, and 75 percent are clean shaven. The small sample highlights a strong preference for facial grooming among the faculty.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
May 3 9 Declared Music Week in California
Governor Merriam proclaims May 3 to 9 as Music Week across California to promote local musical events and appreciation. The declaration invites schools organizations and communities to participate in concerts broadcasts and educational programs during the observance.
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Merriam
California
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Shafter Furniture Co
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