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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
2
Captain Roy Galyen of the Kern division California highway patrol urged drivers to dim headlights as a courtesy and safety measure. He warned that bright glare blinds oncoming motorists and that quick eye reactions are overwhelmed by darkness. He noted headlight dimmers are available and should be understood and used.
A review of Hills of Old Wyoming as Hopalong Cassidy heads to Shafter Theatre. The film recalls early Wyoming clashes between Sioux Indians and U S Army, with Custer’s 7th Cavalry involved in a massed battle. Hopalong helps avert bloodshed and win trust.
Reports as of June 1 indicate a California plum crop of 54000 tons, potentially 10000 tons below 1986. Prunes forecast at 207000 tons for 1987, the first forecast by the Federal State crop reporting service. Crop is light and irregular in some areas while other sections show a heavy set. A final check shows 1936 prune production at 159000 tons, versus 1935 at 258 tons.
London reports thirty young Britons form the Walker Antarctic expedition to sail a three masted schooner to Woodbay and Ross Island for an aerial survey of Oates Land. Geologists and a 23 year old pilot will search for gold and other minerals as they establish base camps and fly 1000 miles over ice. Fifty Canadian huskies accompany the party. no women aboard.
In Rock Creek Missouri a priest confined to a wheelchair has completed a honeycomb limestone grotto on a hilltop overlooking the Ozarks. Father Joseph Wipермann retired seven years ago after an fall on ice. A friend donated the stone for the project.
Atlanta report notes a hitch-hiker spurned a ride in a car lacking a radio. The terse item records the unusual incident and its location in Atlanta Georgia.
A fragmented note mentions praying mantis beliefs and describes Japan's population density roughly eighteen thousand per fifty square miles. It cites energy outputs around 1100 Btu and references California's six million connected by transmission lines as of 1937, with attributions to R. M. Crosby.
The church offers 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 11:00 a.m. service with a sermon by Alfred T. Chandler. James Livers plays piano. At 7:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor discusses Has the Church a Place for Me. Led by Wellesley Beeman. Worship 7 to 8:30 p.m. led by Muriel Gage Lou Starrh and Louise Livers. Special music by Mr Beeman. High school and college youths welcome.
The Rev. Alfred Funck is pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning service and the Lord's Supper at 10:30 a.m. The Sabbath in English at 7:30 p.m.
The First Mennonite Church schedules Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m The Rev Mr Eitzen from Los Angeles will occupy the pulpit Co E group meets at 730 p m.
The Rev. C. C. Van Gorkom will lead Sunday school at 10 a m. morning service at 11 a m. Young Peoples service at 6 30 p m. evening service at 8 p m. All are welcome.
A fragment notes activities at the Christian Science Society, a branch of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ Scientist, detailing ongoing church operations and affiliations.
In Boston Massachusetts Corner Sixth and E streets Was co Sunday Services at 11 a m Sunday School at 10 a m Wednesday evening meeting the first Wednesday of each month at 8 00 o'clock The Mother Church First Church of Christ Scientist Boston Mass highlights Isaiah verse The earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord and cites Matthew 5 17 19 and passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
A one foot coal vein yields about 1,000 tons per acre while a six foot vein would produce around 6,000 tons per acre indicating substantial differences in mining potential by vein thickness.
A fragment quotes Uncle Eben saying envy or a talon from 8 Seale is at the heart of a mystery, hinting at motives and secrets in a family tale.
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