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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
5
The article notes Breaking Color in Art as painting directly on canvas without mixing. It credits Turner as possibly the first to use this method, highlighting the striking and sometimes unreal color effects in his landscapes.
A historic proclamation by France claimed part of Antarctica and banned shooting polar bears, a rule that baffled Col Her's Weekly since no land mammals live in the South Polar regions.
First Baptist Church at 289 E Lerdo Road lists Bible school at 10 a.m. led by superintendent P A Schmidt. Morning service by pastor Edgar H McAllister, evening service at 8 p.m. with D R Gwin in charge. Prayer league and Young People’s society. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 8 p.m.
St John’s Catholic Church Wasco California hosts Sunday Masses at 6 30 a m and 8 30 a m with confessions on Saturday at 7 p m Pastor Owen McMullen leads the parish located at 9th and Broadway.
The article notes California took its name from a Spanish romance and associate it with an island, linked by explorer Cortez who named the bay and land. It mentions abundance of precious stones in the romance and ties to the region.
California flag features the words California Republic and alludes to an independent government brief essay.
Charles Burton grows unhappy and distant at table as his wife Caroline, famed cook, notices his waning affection and a plan to share his $50-a week hints at deeper tensions. The desolation of a once-strong marriage unfolds through meals and quiet suspicion.
A forlorn wife, disillusioned by male fickleness, writes to a newspaper advice column. The “enchantress” reply urges varied dinners. She tries liver and onions with paprika and apple dumplings, winning her husband’s affection and a raise, restoring hope and boosting her faith in print guidance.
City council discussed who funds a nightwatchman for the Shafter sidewalk project after WPA officials required one and the Gogo & Rados contract says no watchman. They asked Currie and Monroe to confirm cost absorption or assign the expense, while a nightwatchman was temporarily arranged to guard the fresh cement and lamps at night. The meeting also noted upcoming court action on disincorporation and a possible transfer of land around the county park to enable the sidewalk work.
The county adopts a prohibition on fireworks sales in all areas. Attendees include Mayor Channeson and council members Lachenmaier Fair and Midgley.
A fire five miles south of Shafter in the Rio Bravo area burned a shed at the D. C. Moore ranch and caused about 200 dollars in damage. Local crew contained the blaze with gasoline, oil and tools destroyed. Property loss was charged to John J. Unruh.
The Reverend William J. Best motored to Compton on Wednesday, accompanied by his daughter Mrs. George Strauss and her grandson, who have been visiting in Shafter for several weeks. Mrs. Ralph Janzen and Mrs. John Arnold left for San Francisco to attend the Treasure Island exposition and will stay in the north for several days.
The shadow of the earth on the moon during an eclipse is curved. Sailors have circumnavigated the globe and ships sailing away gradually fade over the curved horizon, supporting the idea that the earth is round.
The Canary Islands were named for large dogs observed there around two millennia ago, not for birds. The Latin term canis meaning dog explains the origin, contrasting common belief.
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