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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1941
Page
5
High grade laying strains Reds Rocks Leghorns New Hampshire Game cross Cornish game. Sexed Leghorns available in March and April. Fryers and roosters offered. Shafter Hatchery located a half mile south and a quarter mile east of Shafter. 4416.
Shafter bowlers won two match contests over the week end defeating Taft 2728 to 2581 and taking the Bamboo Chop Sticks of Bakersfield 2712 to 0.
The piece contrasts service workers like barbers and waiters with the hat check girl who, beyond a mechanical smile, believes a tip of at least a quarter is fair. It notes that three U.S. presidents died on July 4, mentioning Jefferson among them.
Classified brief notes a two room furnished apartment for rent with inquiry directed to Rosgmies Market. No additional details on location or price are provided.
Bakersfield Kiwanis past presidents conducted a program at the Shafter Kiwanis luncheon held yesterday at Crawford's cafe. Mel Hay presided with speakers Glenn Stanfield Carl Rodeen Server Kaar Larry King Ben Stinson Jim Parker Ken Rich Ray Burem and John Ware. An upcoming district Kiwanis event will feature Governor Bill Shaper as guest at a Bakersfield Motel gathering next Monday evening with local members attending. Guests included Lloyd M. Crabtree Bob Frutcheson and Lester Jennison.
Regular session began 10 05 a m with all members present except Harty Minutes approved and published Large claims allowed Warrants canceled Welfare recommendations approved non budget items allowed Indigent roll allowed and other administrative actions noted Protest heard re Virginia Avenue name change Housing Authority loan request ref acted County equipment sale planned Taxes canceled various checks processed WPA project application No 77133 salary adjustment for Visscher Boyd Deeds Road 1196 accepted highway designated Requisitions and budget revisions Miscellaneous and grounds items plus property reconveyance letters Ward Street surveyor duties Ford Townsite petition Bay Street widening appeals social welfare board letters and veterans memorial engraving referenced Board recess and reconvened 2 15 p m with Harry absent Stockton appointment to water committee discussed defense projects resolution adopted hospital staff changes and county counsel work on petitions and appeals Concessions and surveys authorized and various memorial and veteran items noted.
Dr. Harold S. Colton reports ancient southwestern Indians maintained extensive trade networks selling cosmetics, live parrots, pottery and ornamental goods from Pacific coasts to the great plains. Rouge from Grand Canyon circulated widely. Spaniards later inquired about supply. Traders carried textiles shells and crude plastics on long treks between settlements.
In Sweetwater Texas a sheep raiser tells of 39 of 40 lambs dying after a kerosene stove in a garage filled with fumes. Cold weather and faulty equipment caused the ewes to reject their offspring, leaving 39 lambs dead from hunger and exposure within a day.
In Jenks Oklahoma a two year old Indian girl Natacha Lahoma Peex died trying to save her 10 month old sister Sequoyah Ann as their frame house collapsed in flames. Neighbors saw Natacha crawl across the burning floor dragging Sequoyah toward the door. Their mother Mrs Huel Peek was away visiting a neighbor and escaped with minor burns.
In Mobile Alabama two officers intervened to halt a fight between two women. During the scuffle officer Franelich lost his trousers while breaking up the melee. The incident prompted other police to escort the parties to the Negro section for separation and control.
In Appleton Wisconsin a woman entered Morris Spector Jewelry and asked for glasses. Spector realized who she was and considered glasses himself but chose not to wear them. The reunion was prompted by a store visit after decades apart.
In a social clash, a professor argues a tenor should not meet the Paris Opera Director. A dramatic description of the Opera House staircase follows, noting its one hundred fifty feet height and gleaming marble steps. The piece then shifts to a humorous tale of MacGregor and MacPherson attempting teetotalism with a single whisky bottle and ensuing sickness.
A quotation notes a husband’s provocative remark about arguing with his wife on the telephone. The exchange suggests using the line to end a dispute by cutting the call before the wife gets the last word.
A restaurant waiter asks a diner about dinner. The guest complains the dessert was terrible and mentions lemon pie. The server and guest discuss the fruit tart in a light exchange.
Two girls play in a park one afternoon. One guesses the time and the other reasons her mother would not let her be home at four, since she is still out. The exchange showcases simple clever humor about time and rules.
A lawyer counsels a young client through marital strain, urging her to view occasional quarrels as part of life and focusing on the relief of ending the marriage. The exchange highlights the lawyer’s paternal tone and the client’s desire to separate.
A teacher asked for brief essays on the funniest thing seen. One boy delivered a clever line stating that the funniest thing he ever saw was too funny for words, prompting amused reactions from peers.
Fragmentary dialogue reveals a woman testing police disguise methods. A milliner window appears as a setting, implying a street scene with curious spectators and a questioning tone about authorities. The text hints at deception and public perception without full context.
A quirky exchange centers on a GOOOP GLIDER and a rival called Mr. Dragon Fly. The chatter features playful boast about gliding prowess and late phrases like What did the wet clothes say to the wringer and Do we have to go through this again.
In a fragmented report a youngster recalls a long pursuit of Joe Wolf, noting endurance wore down the chase before he finally relaxed his stance. The quote adds that he “liked” the challenge despite yielding.
A comic exchange ends with the suitor sighing and asking for the ring back after the girl coldly notes the jeweler has called for it. The light dialogue hinges on pride and propriety in a courting scene.
Washington report outlines Frank Setzler's view that the Hopewell culture in the Ohio and Upper Mississippi valleys formed a flowering, highly organized society with extensive farming, communal labor, and possible northern Mexican influences. The analysis suggests conquest or absorption shaped northern and southern exchanges, with no European artifacts found pre-Columbus.
Seattle reports a new antiseptic ice that destroys fish odor and reduces bacteria to about one percent. North Pacific fishermen are projected to use around 600000 tons of the ice next year.
In Salt Lake City Dr David E Ostler of Richfield reports a four year old swallowed a penny and then coughed it up along with a retail sales tax token. The incident was described in a letter to the state tax commission and involved Dr S B Rigbys in Fairview Utah.
In Boston the Eddy family reunion marked the 310th anniversary of the Plymouth landing of John and Samuel Eddy. Attendees estimated their descendants exceed 10,000, noting John Eddy helped found the Wat opreer Indians.
Walter Meachman of Rio Bravo wed Miss Devine of Glendale. A 4 H Club party and dance is set for Friday March 28 at 7 30 p m. Rio Bravo night ball team opens practice Sunday March 30 at 2 p m with manager Don Suydam. Home Department members and visitors attended a meeting with Myrtle Haag in charge. An April 17 all day Agriculture Building gathering in Bakersfield is planned. News from Bakersfield, Shafter, Martinez, Los Angeles, and McFarland cover weddings, illness, and school publications.
A group of Shafter high school representatives met yesterday to discuss postevent duties and future initiatives. The gathering focused on coordinating student involvement and planning upcoming activities for the school year.
The text notes currants were introduced into England from Corinth around 1533. It highlights a historical plant transfer and places the event in early Tudor England with ties to Mediterranean origins. No further details on people or institutions are provided.
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