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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1936
Page
8
Harold Porter and his comedians drew growing crowds in Shafter as they opened the 1936 season with The Only Road. After a week of performances in town they head to Oildale where seven plays will be staged under the big tent.
Repeated thefts of small flocks in Shafter township prompt constable J C Reily to stay up late and consider thieves locals using chickens for food. Owners plan to cooperate with officials to trap the culprits after at least five such thefts in ten days.
For the first time in over a century E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. will exhibit at a national exposition. The display, part of Perrin Science items, will be housed in the Hall of Married Industries when the exposition opens.
The list shows spring honor students including Vivian Bartel, Marie Bayless, Aldeen Beese, and others. A noon luncheon for faculty featured Foods I class members and guests from regional agriculture and Berkeley. helpers included Reba Evans and Rosie Unruh. A rummage sale by the girls league raised funds for a trip to the state convention and clubroom refurnishing. The girls letter club held an initiation with a taffy pull and names listed. hockey games across gym periods open with 3 to 0 fifth period win and a 1 to 0 seventh period victory, plus a seventh vs ninth tie decided 1 to 0 in favor of the seventh.
Sunday March 8 features church school at 9 a.m. with new classes and augmented facilities. Superintendent Mrs A Eckman and primary supervisor Mrs S M Bobst lead a full program. Adult Bible study by W A Lavers. Morning worship at 10 with special music and sermon by the minister. Accompanist Robi Rath and music director Mrs J H Porterfield. Strangers in the community receive a hearty welcome.
Members of the Church of Christ now meet in the east end of the old Richland grammar school building after holding services at the Adventist Church. Sunday schedule includes Bible study and song at 10 o clock. On Sunday March 7 at 11 o clock a. m. preaching followed by communion. All are welcome.
Mrs. Katherine Hubbard hosted Wasco Starlight Circle members at her Shafter home with a noon meal and afternoon business meeting led by Mrs. Eva Thornburg. A shower for Miss Elma Handel, bride elect of Harlin Wilson, featured a guest book of recipes and a autographed towel as keepsake, with refreshments by Mrs. F. W. Handel and Mrs. August Mettler.
California faces a crowded May 5 presidential primary with 41 potential delegate tickets across four Democratic and four Republican factions. Sinclair Roosevelt McGroarty and Talmadge options stir intra party battles, while Olson faces ethics and tenure fights as Republicans court gubernatorial advantage.
The Veterans Welfare Board reports over 56 million invested in farm and home loans for qualified California veterans. January and February expenditures exceeded one million dollars per month as the program expands despite political rumors around McAdoo Merriam Hatfield and a potential San Quentin revelation involving prisoner privileges and liquor access.
Richland P.T.A. sets a Tuesday meeting for March 10 in Richland grammar school auditorium at 8 p.m. Lenard Dahlquist of Kern County Y.M.C.A. speaks, a silent motion picture and a musical program are planned, E B Stringham leads. Fathers and mothers of Shafter are specially invited.
Opponents to Santa Fe Transportation Company seek state approval to carry passengers within California on interstate routes. Southern Pacific and other carriers contest the request as a Bakersfield hearing is scheduled later this month. Local residents reliant on the Santa Fe service plan to present supporting evidence.
Classified ads details show pricing for for sale, wanted, and rent notices. Rates: one cent per word for a single insertion, two cents per word for three insertions, minimum charge 25 cents for one insertion, and 50 cents for three insertions.
WANTED-Any farm work by experienced, capable family of four persons. Jim Raines, General Delivery, Shafter. 4488p FOUND-Greyhound dog. Owner can have same by proving ownership and paying expenses. Apply R. P. Kirkham, Rio Bravo substation. 4513p PERSON picking up mattress on road east of Shafter please, return to Valentine's Fountain Cafe. 45th
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