Six Local Groups Fund Six Local Groups For Party
Six local organizations contributed 160 dollars toward a children's Christmas party fund announced by a business group committee. The event runs December 20 and 21 with a program at the Shafter theatre for district grammar school children. Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, Richland PTA, Shafter Busi ness Men's association, and Leslie L. Robinson Post 213 American Legion gave 25 dollars each. Exchange club added 20 dollars. Wednesday Afternoon club 15 dollars and will help prepare gifts.
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Shafter Theatre
Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs
Richland P.T. A
Shafter Business Men’s Association
Leslie L. Robinson Post
American Legion
Exchange Club
Firemen top King Lumber 40 to 12 in City League clash
Bill Brown led Shafter Volunteer Fire Department with 16 points as they dominated King Lumber 40 to 12 at Shafter High School. Franklin and Janzen added eight each while King’s top scorers Jim Taylor Moose Peters and Johnny Gaede had four apiece.
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Bill Brown
Shafter Volunteer Fire Department
King Lumber Company
Shafter High School
Brown
R. C. Franklin
Tuffy” Janzen
Lumbermen
King
Jim Taylor
Moose
Peters
Johnny Gaede
Franklin
Janzen
Uriarte
Anderson
Rodgers
Osborn
Lockard
Taylor
Stillman
Becker
Kliewer
Vannatta
Rexius
Gaede
Mettler
Wheat Shower in Andalusia Reports 1804 Skyfall
In 1804 a peculiar event occurred when a shower of wheat reportedly fell from the sky over Andalusia Spain. Local residents described grain raining down, with no official confirmation of origin or cause.
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Andalusia
Spain
Venus of Sixty: Harris Sculpts While Selling Papers
Ida Harris age sixty sells newspapers at Wall and William streets daily from seven to ten. A Lithuanian immigrant mother of seven, she supports her family and finds joy in clay modeling on Sundays. Sculptor Adolph Wolff modeled her head, titled The Venus of Sixty, for his upcoming exhibition, while she continues at her newsstand and pursues education for her grandchildren.
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Ida Harris
Wall
William Streets
Financial District
Lithuania
Sculptors Guild
Sam Lester’s Hollywood Dream Sparks Small Town romance
In a small town Hazel and Sissy Anne clash over Sam Lester’s worth as a suitor. Charles Hutchins flirts with stardom in Hollywood while Sam quietly writes a book and sells it, defying expectations. Sissy Anne confesses love and marries Sam, revealing his rise from shabby soda fountain boy to potential film creator.
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Hazel
Sam Lester
Sissy Anne
Charles Hutchins
Mother
Hollywood
Sammy
Mrs. Turner
Haze
Mr. Lester
Charles
Sam
Ward
Sissy
Huge Underground Lake Beneath Dust Bowl
In western Kansas counties a vast underground lake lies 10 to 100 feet below the surface. Engineer M. H. Davison says water could be pumped for irrigation of raw feed crops for cattle, but lifting costs would prevent profitable wheat irrigation.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
M. H. Davison
State Department of Agriculture
Davison
Can't Go Wrong World's Fair Markers Cover New York Highways
New York roads toward the World's Fair are lined with markers guiding travelers. The markers promise easy access and emphasize the event as a major city attraction.
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New York
Juror Excused After Being Revealed as a Judge
In Philadelphia a juror was excused when it was discovered he served as a judge. The incident prompted courtroom note on potential conflicts and juror eligibility.
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Philadelphia
Pontiacs Rally Past Falcon Oil in City Basketball Clash
The Pontiacs, leading the city standings, trailed 10-9 at halftime but used fast breaks to overwhelm Falcon Oil 30-22 at the high school gym. Marvin Voth led Pontiacs with five field goals and a free throw, while Lawrence Annis topped Falcon Oil with eight points.
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Falcon Oil Company
Pontiacs
Oilers
Pontiac
Falcon
Marvin Voth
Marvin Potter
Lawrence Annis
Tommy Doris
Burrell Farrel
Vaughn
Voth
Potter
Harfell
Zimmerman
Gaede
Handel
Grape Growers Face Surpluses Next Season
Dr. A Winkler head of UC viticulture division predicts grape surpluses next season. Based on Federal data he expects California bearing acreages to rise while other major grape regions curb plantings due to low prices. If the 1939 crop is not smaller than expected, supplies may build.
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Dr. Winkler
California
Canada
Great Britain
A. Winkler
University of California College of Agriculture
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Winkler
United States
December Is Critical Time For Turkeys
Cartoonists portray December as the pivotal period for turkeys and for breeders. W E Newton of the University of California extension warns growers to plan for egg saving and hatching needs as Christmas approaches.
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Ation
Newton
W. E. Newton
University of California Agricultural Extension Service
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Mommie
IC Gas
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Mr. Paige
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WNU
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Unruh
Merkle
Dorris
Shafter Mercantile Co
Standard Oil Company of California
Wasco, California
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the Press
Brian
Pathfinder
Woman's Home Companion
Woman's World
American Poultry Journal
Farm Journal and Farmer's Wife Shafter Press
Shafter Press
Shafter
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Farm Journal and
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