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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1936

Page

3

Simeon Recognizes Jesus in Temple Light

Lesson outlines Simeon’s character as upright devout Spirit-led and awaiting Israel’s Messiah. It details his revelation that he would see the Christ before death, the Nunc Dimittis prayer, and his blessing of Mary and Joseph. The lesson ties Jesus’ mission to universal salvation and Israel’s future.

Simeon Jesus Mary Joseph Covenant Nation Jésus Israel Messiah Christ Happy Temple God

Puerto Rico Faces Economic Revival Under PRRA Plan

Government reports show a 1984 85 surplus of 606000 with revenue up 1.37 million year notes amid efforts to reform land ownership expand reforestation and boost sugar coffee and tobacco sectors. Projects include rural resettlement housing power farming co operatives and a 1200000 university grant to the University of Puerto Rico.

William C. Utley Blanton Puerto Rico Robert H. Gore Winship Congressional Committee On Territories Washington San Juan United States Liberal Party Uncle Sam Congress Sommes Roosevelt Ernest Gruening Territories United States Department of the Interior RRA PRRA University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Tow

Judge Bullock Sees Women Losing Ground But Calls Cooperation

Judge Georgia Bullock of Los Angeles argues women have lost ground in recent years especially in business and professions. She urges cooperation with men, proving merit, and forming a united front to contribute to public welfare, while noting women must balance family life with professional work.

Georgia Bullock Superior Court of Los Angeles Washington, D.C New York Sun

Accidents Cost as Many Lives in 1900 as Now

A Science Service report notes total accident deaths in the United States remained proportionally similar from 1900 to the 1930s. Drowning burns gas poisoning and suffocation fell from 47.7 to 17.9 per 100000, while automobile deaths rose from nearly zero to 28.4 per 100000, balancing overall hazard levels behind heart disease cancer and nephritis.

United States Science Service

Iona Island Sees Police Presence Once a Week

An Isle of the Hebrides community reports a policeman visits only weekly from Mali. Locals are asked to sign his notebook as proof of the officer’s arrival. Motor cars bicycles and roads are unknown on the island, underscoring a sparsely modern setting.

Iona Hebrides Mali

Letter of Reference from Annapolis Log

A brief note from the Annapolis Log shows a would be employer praising John Jones after one week of work. The letter states satisfaction with his performance and cites no further details.

John Jones Annapolis

Private conversation echoes in Troy Times-Record excerpt

An exchange hints at private matters and a sergeant, suggesting a wartime or military focus within a Troy Times-Record passage. The fragment reflects tension between personal space and official duty, with names and roles implied but not fully stated.

Water Helps The Mud Pie Maker

A gentle observer notes how a kindly man talks with a girl making mud pies on the sidewalk. He jokes that she is dirty, and the girl answers she is pretty dirty but cleaner than before.

Yoke Sleeve Design Frock Easy for Beginners to Sew

Ambitious novices learn to sew with a collarless yoke sleeve frock. The simple one piece yoke and plain skirt use calico or broadcloth with bright buttons. Pattern 9623 sizes 14 to 42. order from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. New York with 15 cents.

Adak Anna Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Eighteenth St New York N. Y

Who are "our ?" Those with better minds, hearts, bet ter manners

A fragment asks who qualifies as “our” moral community, contrasting those with wiser minds and kinder manners against others, hinting at a social or ethical debate about shared values. The terse phrasing suggests a reflective column or caption on civility.

Is Your Husband a Self-Made Man or Path to Success

In a candid interview a wife claims she shaped her husband’s skills teaching him to dance golf and bridge. She asserts his achievements stem from her guidance highlighting mutual support and joint effort behind his success.

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