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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1939
Page
8
Wiggs questions the witness about whether Stiff is dead. The witness replies uncertainty remains but notes he believes Stiff was buried a month ago on suspicion. The exchange captures distrust in the case and the difficulty of proving a death.
An old Scottish gardener accompanied his employer, an artist, to a London exhibition. Among the drawings was The Fall. The gardener studied it intently and quipped that Eve tempts Adam with an apple of a variety not known until twenty years ago.
A humorous exchange highlights how a family uses auto-suggestion to bolster a plan. The dialogue underscores the playful belief in self-help powered by collective support.
A caller at a hotel knocked and demanded entry. The guest refused, reporting the door was locked from inside and citing danger of fire. The exchange escalated with pleas to unlock but no action taken.
Jones asks how income is spent. Smith allocates 30 percent to shelter, 30 percent to clothing, 40 percent to food, and 20 percent to amusement. Jones notes total exceeds one hundred percent. Smith confirms the sum.
Mr Peck asks the doctor to drop in when in the area next week or the week after to examine his wife who has a dislocated jaw.
A light exchange prompts a playful banter between a groom and bride as a shipboard joke unfolds about locating hands and wallets amid aboard the U S S California.
A western wit recalls a mule with U S branded on his rear end revealing a pun on military pride. The joke centers on a boss asking if the mule served and the reply, No, the U S stands for Un-Safe.
Dialogue shows Bill and his sister debating breakfast eggs. The exchange pits Bill who prefers five eggs against his sister who corrects him to eight. The humor centers on a miscount and a playful correction.
A father cautions his daughter about a boyfriend described as a bad influence while she acknowledges awareness and a desire to end the relationship if not for external ties. The exchange frames parental concern and youthful hesitation.
A humorous dialogue contrasts a girl’s question with a doctor who jokes that bias toward girls leaves him broke. The back and forth hinges on the word biased and financial strain from repeated biases.
Pathfinder Magazine notes HolowyngeFrisby introduces a new tennis racket while Cryeng wonders if it hides dishonesty. Holowynge clarifies it is simply for tennis.
Richland grammar school eighth graders prepare the annual operetta The Magic Beanstalk based on Jack and the Beanstalk. The production, to be staged late March or early April, aims to charm both adults and children with humor and simplicity.
March 31 has been set as the tentative date for presentation of The Trail of the Lonesome Pine by Shafter High School. William White directs the cast including Paul Garrett as Bob Oliver and Edwin Evans as Uncle Billy Beams.
Charles J. Mc Caslin and Vernon Steele were fined 15 dollars each and given a two year suspended 60 day sentence after pleading petty theft in Judge F E Manuel's court. They were arrested Saturday by Night Officer Al Annis with a can of gasoline a siphon hose and auto accessories. They could not account for the items.
The Shafter American Legion post will hold a Monday meeting at the Legion hall to discuss building a Boy Scout cabin. Commander Dr. L. H. McGrane says a site may be chosen at this session, with the cabin to serve as a meeting place for local Scout and Cub troops sponsored by the Legion.
The piece explains the origin of the phrase blowing one’s own trumpet linked to heralds announcing knights at banquets and other events. It notes that those with no status were left to blow their own trumpet to make their presence known without formal announcement.
The Scottish village of Largo draws hundreds yearly to see where Alexander Selkirk, the real life model for Defoe's Crusoe, was born. A statue near the harbor marks the site and visitors can stay nearby at the Crusoe Inn.
A sweeping survey notes British and French expectations to recognize Generalisimo Franco’s regime in Spain as political turmoil and international responses unfold across Europe and beyond. The report lists multiple global events including depictions of violence, diplomacy, and warlike tensions shaping the continent.
Rotarians discussed mobilization plans for oil industry to ensure availability in emergencies. Roy Galyen of Bakersfield urged vigilant driving and alert minds on the road. Several guests and visiting Rotarians were listed, with remarks on local safety and community service.
The Shafter police department outline reports arrests since February 7 1938 with counts for driving under the influence public peace vagrancy mutilating public records drunk petty theft and more. It notes fingerprint classifications from Henry and Battley systems and 281 traffic tickets from Feb 7 1938 to Feb 11 1939. Chief Arnold plans semiannual reports through Commissioner Nay.
Kern county residents considered creating one or more wildflower parks. Locations near Kern river mouth, Commanghe point near Arvin, and Lost Hills were listed. Opposition from landholders cited as a barrier due to past fence cutting and road damage. a safety plan and tourist rules discussed. Nine nations plan to send ships to Treasure Island for the California World's Fair.
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