Kern County's 1936 crop value soars past records
Annual report by Agriculture Commissioner Lewis Burtch shows Kern County crops valued at 29.7 million in 1936, up 67 percent from 1935. Cotton led with 100000 bales and 400000 tons of seed worth 7.44 million. potatoes yielded 3,050,340 sacks worth 6.86 million across 11,292 acres.
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Kern County
Lewis Burtch
Burtch
Jeading Shippers
A.A.A
Florida
Albania
Texas
California
Server Electrolux Unveils 1937 Refrigerator Line
The 1937 Servel Electrolux lineup boasts exterior beauty, roomier interiors, and lower operating cost due to fuel efficiency. Emil Stoller of Shafter Furniture Company says the shell design eliminates panels and joints for streamlined, durable cabinets while improved heat transfer and gas use reduce ice and food preservation costs.
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Shafter Furniture Company
Emil Stoller
Server, Inc
Evansvile
Indiana
Stoller
Server Electrolux
Servel Electrolux
British labor leader links romance talk to Republican party
A British labor leader warns that agitation over the King's romance could fuel Republican sentiment abroad, but notes that similar talk here has not gained traction in any lasting form.
Kern County Cotton Ginned Up Nearly 93 Thousand Bales
P A Schmidt special agent for the Bureau of Census reports Kern county ginned 92 666 bales of the 1936 cotton crop before December 13, up 87 716 bales from 1935 for the same period. In 1935 prior to December 13, 54 950 bales were ginned.
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Kern County
P. A. Schmidt
Shafter
Bureau of Census
United States Department of Commerce
Bulls treated as people by Spaniards say Gazette
Arkansas Gazette notes a quip that Spaniards do not treat bulls worse than fellow humans and suggests the remark reflects cultural attitudes rather than animal cruelty.
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Arkansas Gazette
County infirmaries and pension plan stance debated
In remarks on the old age pension plan critics question reliance on county infirmaries. The discussion suggests preserving facilities as a safeguard for the taxpayer while considering broader reforms.
Holiday Partners
Dick and Jen share a quiet holiday moment as mistletoe becomes a playful centerpiece. Jen values staying with Dick over visiting others, reflecting a subtle, intimate holiday scene in a school setting. Western Newspaper Union.
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Dartmouth
Jen
Western Newspaper Union
Each in His Own Way at Christmas
A narrator reflects on diverse family Christmas customs and memories. Some celebrate with a tree and gifts at dawn while others favor candlelit evenings or stockings hung from chairs. The piece celebrates unique traditions and cheerful chaos, ending with a wish for merry Christmas in every way.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Western Newspaper Union
Wifey Christmas Demands Prompt Humble Gift Talk
Moret notes heavy Christmas requests from his wife to buy a gift. He suggests socks over cigars and addresses his husband role in the exchange. The exchange frames a domestic gift choice with practical humor.
Christmas Dinner With Distant Son Sparks Neighbor Tale
Martha Goodwin frets over her missing son as neighbor children brighten her day with a snowball scuffle and a planned Christmas tale. A telegram from Laddie arrives, promising a later visit, and Martha redirects the holiday toward sharing a meal with the youngsters at their home. The scene blends family longing with communal warmth as Christmas proceeds.
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Martha Goodwin
Martha
Santa Claus
Laddie
Luke's Christmas Money
Luke recalls tying rope and building a plan through simple steps to earn money by selling potatoes. He realizes Christmas gifts come from his own work and the chain of effort, finally presenting his parents with slippers and an apron made from his savings.
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Luke
Western Newspaper Union
December's origin and name in early Roman calendar
The excerpt explains that December derives from decem meaning ten, notes it was the last month of the ten month Roman calendar, and that its name evolved through centuries from Decembris to Winter-Monath as winter began.
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Rome
The Mistletoe Hunt by Frances Grinster
The poem contrasts Christmas mistletoe harvesting in the east Oklahoma countryside with the hunter’s method of shooting mistletoe to meet holiday demand. It explains seasonal timing, commercial trade, and the plant’s parasitic nature as roadsides yield sprigs for northern markets.
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Oklahoma
Mother Goose
Western Newspaper Union
Shafter HGH Sports Menu and Local Cage Prep
After holidays the Shafter HGH team resumes practice facing Mc Farland on the Cougars’ floor Friday January 8 in the first of six remaining league games. Coach White’s squad includes Koop Potter and Golding forwards Janzen Berg center White Heinrichs and Dorris guards. Also note local high school tennis ladder leaders Laurence Beavers Edward Nikkel Monna Latta and upcoming interschool matches in about a month.
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Casaba
McFarland
Cougars
Cardinals
Wasco
White
Koop
Potter
Golding
Janzen
Berg
Heinrichs
Dorris
Wilson
Laurence Beavers
Edward Nikkel
Monna Latta
Abundant Life Theme At Union Congregational Church
Union Congregational Church schedules a Sunday program with Church School sessions from beginners to adults at 9 50 a m and a service at 11 a m featuring The Abundant Life by Minister Alfred T Chandler A vesper hour from 5 30 to 6 15 p m focuses on The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper All are invited to worship in the Christian Church service at 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor led by Gerald Starrh invites younger people including college age.
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Gerald Starrh
Wecome
Expert Auto Repairing Expert Automobile Service
In this garage we use the latest equipment for any repair and all work is done by seasoned mechanics. No matter the job size we will estimate the cost first and ensure satisfaction when the work is completed.
Meaning of Christmas and the Christ Spirit
The first meaning of Christmas is generosity and a born Christ spirit in hearts. Gift exchanges can feel burdensome but any act that makes the world more unselfish is beautiful and good.
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