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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
6
Game Warden J S Jackson recalls a bizarre duel as a ground squirrel battles a gopher snake. The three rounds end with the squirrel landing attacks on the snake and dragging the injured reptile away as onlookers watch.
Classified ad fragment lists sales including land east of Fresno with 20 to 160 acre units at 60 to 100 dollars per acre and terms. gladiola bulbs mixed inspected 20 to 25 cents a dozen. Ford panel delivery and camping items offered by T C Blair.
An advertisement offers a complete stock of all kinds of fruit trees and shrubbery with orders invited. The notice lists Po A Reimer of Shafter and mentions services for livestock removal and calls, plus Ephorsticid Tallow Co. with contact details.
The article lists residents and visitors around Taft including Cecil Tracy transfer to Wet tleman field, Frances and Martha Tracy returning to Los Angeles schools, Arthur Philips renting near Manford, Jimny Cooper with Sanders family, and the Oxley orchestra practicing at J. H. Sanders home. It also mentions Robert Sanders returning from Los Angeles, a stray red shepherd dog at the writer’s home, the Dan Oxley family planning a Christmas trip to Oregon, and numerous family gatherings with the Sanders and Overton households.
A boy named Obed, in a dusty striped tunic, sings a sacred melody heard in the streets. His mother Lata and others notice the haunting tune as a distant voice praises the newborn king. A distant dignitary, Lama pinee, hears the song and invites faith, while Obed and Lara prepare for a journey to find comfort.
A state political column flags Donahue as investigations headlining turmoil within Merriam administration. It notes Stockburger’s funding dispute, looming civil suits, and rumors of external pressure while bankers push for a special session. The piece portrays a split in administration and forecasts a tax relief session.
The piece outlines shifts in influence around Governor Merriam with Justus Craemer, former secretary and Orange Daily publisher, moving from secretary to deputy director of public works. Craemer's Los Angeles role distances him from the governor, drawing focus from insider circles as Hoover bios circulate and the California delegation’s national convention chances appear affected.
The Christian Science Society branch of The Mother Church in Boston holds Sunday services at 11 a m and Sunday school at 10 a m with a Wednesday meeting at 8:00 p m. The Lesson Sermon centers on God the Preserver of Man with Scriptural selections from Mark and related readings from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, asserting Truth as God’s remedy and Christ’s healing power.
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