Death of James M. Burke Water Attorney
James M. Burke 61 of Visalia, a leading water rights lawyer and Shafter-Wasco Irrigation district organizer, died Tuesday evening after illness since November. Born February 7, 1879 in Placer County, UC Berkeley graduate Phi Beta Kappa and former UC student body president began practicing law in 1910. He held many professional memberships and was a director of Southern California economic council. Funeral at St Marys Visalia.
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James M. Burke
Visalia
Burke
University of California
Phi Beta Kappa
National Honorary Society
California State Bar
American Bar Association
University Club of Los Angeles
the Union League Club of
San Francisco
Knights of Columbus
American Legion
Rotary, Elks
National Reclamation Association
St Mary’s Catholic Church of
the Economic Council of Southern California
Scout Troop Progress in Shafter Farm Workers Club
Twelve boys received a tender foot rating in the Shafter Kiwanis sponsored troop. Dr. Jack Lighthill says several boys are nearing second class tests. Over 30 boys attend weekly Wednesday meetings.
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Shafter
Shafter’ Kiwanis Club
Jack Lighthill
Duck raising proves profitable venture in Fresno county
Reynold Thompson of Fresno county pursues a scientific duck-raising venture. His White Pekin ducks are sold at ten weeks old weighing seven to eight pounds.
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Reynold Thompson
Fresno County
Radio Inspector Position Open at FCC
The Federal Communications Commission announces a civil service opening for a radio inspector with a salary of 2600 dollars per year. Full details available this week at the Shafter post office from John F. Roskam.
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Federal Communications Commission
Civil Service
Shafter
John F. Roskam
Frank Shaw Sworn District Registration Clerk in Shafter
Frank Shaw was sworn in as district registration clerk by County Clerk R J Veon and began supervising a voter check of about 600 residents in Shafter. The city will be split into two precincts to prepare for the April 9 election, with residential addresses to be established to ensure legal registrations. Voters may register or transfer at city hall. deadlines include February 29 for city, March 28 for May primary, July 18 for August primary, and September 26 for November general.
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Frank Shaw
Coun
R. J. Veon
Yesterda
Aiekcoes
Shafter
Shaw
Shafter District
Democracy R abbi urges liberty through ballot at Kiwanis
Rabbi Jack Levy spoke at a Shafter Kiwanis luncheon urging Americans to define democracy by the ballot. He warned democracy must stay within American borders and that economic policy and reaffirming democratic principles are the nation’s greatest challenges. Carl Rodeen and other Bakersfield Kiwanis members attended with Rev Alfred Chandler and Harry Wilkinson serving as day chairman.
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Rabbi Jack
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Rabbi Levy
America
Atlantic
Pacific
Levy
United States
Carl Rodeen
Bakersfield Kiwanis Club
Earle Porter
Bakersfield Club
Alfred T. Chandler
Harry Wilkinson
Richland School Adds Teacher From Los Angeles
John Llewellyn of Los Angeles has been appointed to teach seventh grade in the old building at Richland. He began his work last Tuesday to help relieve overcrowding in the upper grades. Llewellyn is a graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles. The Richland faculty now numbers 39 members.
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John Llewellyn
Los Angeles
Richland School
Llewellyn
University of California At Los Angeles
Richland
Roy Skaggs couple head to Jack Ranch mountain resort
Mr and Mrs Roy Skaggs depart this week for the Jack Ranch mountain resorts northeast of Shafter where they will be ém.
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Roy Skaggs
Jack Ranch Mountain Resorts
Shafter
Shafter School Building Bids Opened for New Unit
Work started on the Shafter school grounds Lerbe highway as bids from eight contractors led by Guy Hall of Bakersfield at 34 979 for the complete project. Bakersfield firms Eissler Arnold B Frank Barr Carter Fowler Hendricks and others plus Fresno and Shafter bidders submitted bids. Plumbing and heating bids came from B A Newman and Frank Hudson of Fresno and Modern Plumbing of Bakersfield. The new unit will mirror the original building by R Hudson Sons Porterville and sit south facing north. Washrooms and lavatories to be finished in sixty days with total completion in 145 days. Work begun by Mr Hall yesterday.
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Shafter
Lerbe Highway
Richland
Guy Hall
Bakersfield
Eissler’ & Arnold
B. Frank Barr
Carter & Fowler
A. J. Hendricks
Fast & Vannatta
A. H. Hanson
Lone Mid. Construction Company
Fresno
B. A. Newman & Company
Frank Hudson
Modern Plumbing Company
R. Hudson & Sons
Porterville
Hall
City League Revises Final Quarter Basketball Schedule
A revised schedule for the city league final quarter shifts games to Wednesday and Thursday evenings with 8 and 9 o clock starts due to gym use. The plan lists matchups across February and March including King-Falcon Central Pontiac Friesen Tips Firemen Fries en and more, reflecting a dense intercity slate.
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King-Falcon
Central-Pontiac
Friesen- Tips
Pontiac-Falcon
Firemen
Shafter Kiwanis Board Meeting Moved to Wasco Home
The board of directors of the Shafter Kiwanis club will meet Monday evening at 8 at the home of Harry Wilkinson in Wasco. The meeting was originally set for this evening.
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Shafter Kiwanis Club
Harry Wilkinson
Wasco
Electrical repairs offered by Shafter Radio Electric
John T. Suderman, proprietor at 354 Central Ave, invites contact for underground power production ideas and electrical repairs. The firm emphasizes efficiency, long experience, and satisfactory service at the right price. Phone 173.
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Shafter Radio Electric
John T. Suderman
Central Ave
Butane Stations Appraisal Before Shafter Council
Proposals to establish two butane gas stations in Shafter will be discussed at the next city council meeting led by City Clerk Frank Shaw. Current interest centers on placing butane tanks in the city as fuel for trucks with other business including Pacific Avenue crossing the Santa Fe tracks under review.
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Shafter
Frank Shaw
Pacific Avenue
Phonograph Added to Equipment at Shafter High
Instruction in folk games and rhythmical activities in girls physical education classes at Shafter high school is now possible with a phonograph attachment for the school's public address system.
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Shafter High School
Chinese Business Trends and War Commentary
The article discusses trends in passenger travel by the Chinese, describes superstitions and home life observed by Greatwood, and notes his view on the China Japan war arguing Japan will not conquer China but may control its economy.
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Greatwood
Japan
China
Evening program hosted by Bakersfield and Wasco guests
A group of out of town attendees from Bakersfield and Wasco joined the program. A committee led by dire' cach Lighthill served refreshments at the conclusion of the evening.
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Bakersfield
Wasco
Mittee
Dire’ Cach
Lighthill
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