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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1937
Page
4
The piece notes February 22 as the 205th anniversary of George Washington calling him the Father of his country. It lauds his genius and statesmanship, saying he led with self discipline and decisive command, shaping his administrations and remaining first in the hearts of Americans.
The piece estimates global whisker mass, detailing 25 000 hairs per man, 150 000 miles of whiskers daily for 45 million men in the U S and 825 acres of face. End to end, the whiskers could circle the Earth six times daily and reach the Moon and back five times if evenly hairy.
The piece surveys poststrike optimism and looming growth in the West. It notes floods and freezes in California and river valleys, Kern River activity, leasing and oil drilling near the Greeley field, Santa Fe’s expansion plans, and Shafter’s industrial center. It also mentions high school construction and a housing shortage prompting new building on Central Avenue.
The article hints that Shafter is planning major actions in the near future and encourages support as preparations proceed. It notes moisture storage in soil as a context for forthcoming efforts. The tone suggests momentum and upcoming initiatives.
A fragment from the Portland Oregonian notes a driver unaware the vehicle carried liquor, highlighting the ironic and humorous tone as the story hints at a forthcoming appearance of a driver who did not know it was liquor.
Permanent farm maps for Kern Inyo and Mono counties will be prepared this year under the 1987 Agricultural Conservation Program. The maps record field numbers and acreages to streamline future compliance checks and reduce program administration costs. Aerial mapping in parts of the Western Region is being considered as a cost effective option.
Kern County Chamber of Commerce secretary J H Smithey says a wildflower display will occur this year with blooms reported in Arvin Caliente Grapevine and Shafter areas. The season will be later than 1935 due to drought and a January freeze but an abundant show is expected within six weeks. Press bulletins will update on progress and state delegates pledged support at Stockton. Thousands of visitors are anticipated.
A book review highlights Dane Collidge’s Death Valley Prospectors noting vivid character sketches especially of Shorty Harris. The piece recalls desert camping near a spring and references Death Valley Scotty as an old-timer source. It notes Collidge’s prior work Snake Bit Jones and mentions a waiting list for the new title.
Reputed world richest man the Nizam of Hyderabad marks silver jubilee. London shows barkless dogs. Berlin plane crash kills five. Antung theater fire death toll 800. Obits include Purdy in Honolulu and Roblin in Arkansas. Local items from Bakersfield include mining plans, floods, strikes, and civic events.
Three Shafter High School classes elected spring semester officers. Seniors chose Lewis Edwards as president with Walker Fry as vice president, Norma Lee Cloud secretary, Harry Bergen treasurer and Jack White yell leader. Juniors elected Monna Latta president and others to posts and social chair Ro hda Kirschenmann. sophomores named Jack Godman as vice president and Virginia Nay as vice president with Connel social chair and Virginia Rexius yell leader. Seniors planned a breakfast event. juniors proposed April 30 and May 7 as possible dates.
Mr. Emrick and his freshman agriculture class and Mr. Nay and his advanced class attended Fry's auction sale dairy cattle where ninety cows were sold. Students recorded prices weights and breeding to aid dairy cattle study. They also attended a Regional Farmer meeting in Fresno with Mr. Nay Mr. Emrick Mr. Latta and Herbert Neumann, preparing for the state convention in San Luis Obispo.
Fred Farmer of Shafter nicknamed the red headed spud masher scored a decisive win Monday night over Alex Watson. Farmer halted a slow start with a third round surge using uppercuts and lefts to outpoint the dusky southland opponent. This marked the second straight victory for the Shafter fighter in as many weeks.
T V Little spoke to the Sequoia Hi Y on rock hunting and showed mineral specimens. He described rock formations as members outlined a February and March event calendar including a basketball game February 18 and several social activities through March 29.
Red earned his spurs in the army and once wore the division champion’s shoes at Scofield Barracks. Returning to the Mainland he built a reputation as a tough foe. In the Bakersfield arena the middleweight bout headlined the evening, with Red loser after a hard fought scrap as Farmer pressed hard but Red prevailed.
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