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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1938
Page
2
The notice lists the Shafter Progress, established 1921, publisher H G Comfort, office on Central Avenue, Shafter California. It notes subscription price two dollars per year, payable in advance, and that the paper is entered as second class matter at the post office, with a 1935 date and telephone contact.
The article recalls the 1848 discovery at Sutter's mill and California as a leading gold producer in 1937, both for minerals and orchard yields. It links American democracy to President Roosevelt's birthday as a symbol of collective fight against disaster and unity beyond politics.
California’s highway system needs extensive work with 3000 miles unimproved and 7500 miles of improved roads lacking adequate capacity. Of 3300 bridges, less than a third are adequate. The state, with rapid vehicle growth, seeks 33 million dollars this year to add life saving and time saving road improvements, barring changes to federal aid.
Early January results show retailers posting a three to ten percent sales gain in the first week versus last year. Employment in the auto sector remains strained, with 86 000 workers back on the job as December layoffs fade and a “Back to work” drive gains momentum. Government and business leaders expect the winter slowdown to end by spring.
A Terra Bella News item notes Michigan may not destroy potato surplus and will instead buy part to feed destitute residents. The report recalls five years of aggressive food destruction by the administration to prop up prices and cites President Roosevelt's recent remarks on helping the hungry.
A column argues one third of Americans are hungry and homeless and asserts that surplus commodities should be bought up and distributed to the needy. It critiques Hoover's surplus claim and Roosevelt's policy, proposing wholesale redistribution to eliminate the surplus quickly.
A Shafter Progress item recalls the Leslie Robinson Post of American Legion planning a firing squad with uniforms and rifles and scheduling dedication of post colors. Meetings moved to the first and third Mondays. Dr. W J Sgervin opens dental offices in Shafter.
The lesson centers on Mark 2 1 12 with focus on forgiveness over physical healing. Jesus sees faith in friends who lower a paralytic, forgives sins then heals the man, challenging critics and urging faith in God.
The Golden Gate International Exposition on San Francisco Bay will open February 18, 1939, and run for 288 days, showcasing naval, aerial, and cultural displays across two major pavilions.
Sunday School improved uniform international lesson by Rev Harold J Quist of the Moody Bible Institute of China as carried by the Western Newspaper Union.
Record ginnings from Shafter's 1937 38 cotton crop are reported as 18 783 bales across three gins. Ginners and growers say this surpasses any previous local mark with expectations of another 1 800 to 2 000 bales before season end, bringing the total near 20 000 bales.
Under Generalissimo J. W. Wilson Shafter high's Colonels extended their winning streak this week defeating the YMCA 16 to 9. The dominant offense and solid defense led the team to another impressive win.
Shafter defeated Bakersfield Y M C A 16 to 9 led by forward Mettler who scored five points. At halftime Shafter held a four point lead 10 to 6 as defense preserved the margin and more scores followed by the soldiers.
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