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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
7
Fountain square glowed with lights as a red sleigh drawn by six horses rolled in on Christmas Eve. Children crowded the plaza as Santa distributed toys, oranges, candy, and balloons amid a festive snowfall, the crowd learning the jolly visitor was their community Santa Claus.
A Christmas prank ends in joyous revelation as the town’s famed miser Indian Pete is unmasked as Santa. The crowd erupts with laughter and warm welcome as Pete, known for his outdoor life, shares a handshake and affection with residents. His generosity earns gratitude and admiration from all.
Christmas seals mailed to nearly every home in California celebrate the first U S mail delivery by carriers in 1863. The 1935 seal, designed by Ernest Hamlin Baker, honors tuberculosis work and marks his fourth year as a Christmas seal artist with earlier designs in 1910 1920 and 1930. Collectible values run high with scarce early seals and blocks valued at up to seventy five dollars.
A UC Davis conference on underground water and irrigation pumping costs will be held January 10 and 11 on the university campus. It is organized by the Division of Irrigation Investigation and the Division of Agricultural Engineering to inform farmers and engineers about groundwater problems and conservation methods.
The Senate feasibility committee on state takeover of private California water and power utilities will meet January 15 in Los Angeles. Members include Jerrold L. Sewell J. C. Garrison Chris N. Jesperson Leonard J. Difani and Walter H. Duval. Follow up sessions will be held in San Diego Fresno San Francisco and Sacramento before reporting to the State Senate.
A girl offers thoughtful non monetary gifts to neighbors and friends, promising weekly letters, after school care for Buddy, and class recitals. Her mother supports the plan, noting money gifts spoil the fun, while Granny Hitchcock and Mrs Simmons receive promises and visits as meaningful presents for Christmas.
George H. Moore, Lodi publisher, named state printer again after passing civil service tests. He previously held a six month temporary post to replace Harry Hammond, Rolph appointee, earning $6,000 annually though he served part of the term without pay in an advisory role.
1936 license plates will cost more than the usual 3.00 due to a new state tax replacing the old personal property levy. Motorists pay 1.75 per 100 of vehicle value between January 2 and 30 with a valuation postcard from the DMV. Present the postcard and tax payment when applying for new plates.
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