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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1939
Page
2
Publisher H. G. Comfort notes newspaper origins in Kern County and urges action on the Central Valley Project. County supervisors telegram state and federal officials to accelerate irrigation work, arguing water supplies, drought protection, and project labor demand require swift action despite political obstacles.
A government notice informs individuals and married couples of filing thresholds for 1939, dates for submitting returns, and where to file. It details form types 1040 and 1040A, penalties for late payment, and urges reading the instructions before filing. It also lists local filing offices in Shafter Bakersfield and Los Angeles.
Dr. W R G Baker of General Electric outlines television progress from research to an experimental service, noting limits in transmitter range and rural access. He forecasts 1939 NY sales from 150 to 1000 dollars, spring broadcasts, and possible LA commercial service, while predicting television's eventual strong educational and entertainment impact.
A 21 year old thief described a strange philosophy of living as he awaited arrest after stealing blankets and other small items. He spoke of hitch hiking, road life, and preferring work but choosing theft when hungry. He viewed jail and road camps as acceptable outcomes and looked to potato season for employment.
Mistakes in locating the Shafter Public Utility District bonds nullify proceedings and rescind year of work on district formation. Boundaries misnamed Wasco instead of Shafter, prompting bond buyers and lawyers to revisit the district. Directors to be elected again after corrections. Nine injured in two-car accidents last weekend including J R M Jones passenger Whit Barber and others with cuts and broken bones. Potato planting plans show 1800 acres in Shafter and 600 around Wasco for 1937 with yield and price estimates. Names of prospective planters listed and vine shipments received for ranchers in the area.
Maple school honors roll students across grades with names from Ida Koop to Dorothy Engle. Boxing fans plan trip to Bakersfield to see Walter Parks fight Dave Mustaf bo. Community committees formed at Shafter Farm Center with members named for Abads and utilities work. Local visits and travel rule the week as residents report meetings, hospital news, and road trips.
Material for a new water tower for the Santa Fe railroad comes to the station yard behind the Camp Channeson potato shed. It is expected that work will start soon, with construction to begin in the near future.
A J Zimmerman identified as notary public and fire insurance counselor with duties noted as public weighmaster and automobile related services. The fragment references a professional profile or obituary style listing of titles and roles.
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