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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
2
H G Comfort publisher operates every Thursday at 169 Central Avenue Shafter Kern County California The paper charges two dollars per year with advertising rates available on request It is entered as second class matter August 1 1935 at the Shafter post office under the 1879 act Telephone 57.
The farmer offers access to his farm for hunting in season with a gun loan if needed, dogs to use, and shelter. He asks hunters to protect his property, avoid shooting near buildings, observe the law, and leave some game for next year.
The Supreme Court heard six hours of arguments on TVA authority and the legality of its power program amid defense and flood control aims. Judges will rule after considering whether TVA primarily serves defense needs or power production.
Professor Russell L. Cecil of Cornell University announced tests with a chemical related to sulfanilamide that may cure all pneumonia types including the highly fatal type three. In New York two women aged 65 and 78 were reportedly cured in hospital experiments, suggesting broader effectiveness and potential to replace existing serums.
Officials in Washington draft an amendment to the neutrality act granting the President power to label aggressor nations, impose embargoes, and approve war material shipments to targeted states. Supporters say the change would shift the United States from bystander to a potential force in global conflicts and enhance diplomatic leverage.
Reports from the east show frozen vegetables gaining favor as they store well and retain nutrients. Local farmers in Shafter are urged to investigate this growing field, as freezing improves quality and costs fall, potentially expanding market share at the expense of canning and fresh produce.
Shafter Business Men discuss drainage and long distance phone improvements with the Shafter Farm Center. Community notes include school grade honor rolls, oil prospects near Edelman anticline, Wasco football plans, Legion post activities, Bermuda crop plans, local nuptials, and birthday greetings.
George B. Hodgkin of Alta dena reelected director of the Farm Credit Administration for the eleventh district. He was chosen by farmers cooperatives in California Utah Nevada and Arizona as their representative on the Berkley bank for cooperatives board.
The Lapps are described as having the shortest race in Europe highlighting their traditional endurance and regional distinction.
A listing identifies A. J. Jack Zimmerman as a casualty bonds expert, fire insurance counselor, and public weighmaster with expertise in automobile matters.
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