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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1940
Page
2
The notice lists address 169 Central Avenue Shafter California with weekly publication every Thursday and subscription price two dollars per year paid in advance. It notes second class matter as of August 11 1935 and requests advertising rates on application.
The piece tracks Shafter’s rapid growth since 1940 with 122 000 dollars in new construction and 20 new enterprises, plus expansion of an oil field. It contrasts this boom with a plea from Barton urging balance between practical training and classical studies to ensure students can earn a living and contribute through work.
A three day Washington conference and Bruce Barton at Columbia University urged practical secondary education in America. They argued graduates lack work fit and that public schooling overemphasizes ladders and underplays real job training, calling for tailoring to individual aptitudes and employment prospects. Barton said education has worsened since earlier times.
A lively note explains All Fools Day origins dating to Charles IX and the 1564 calendar change to January 1. It warns of pranks such as exploding cigars and "Kick Me" signs, urging readers to stay wary and keep their wits about them.
Mrs. Kate N. Fisher of Reading Pennsylvania celebrated her 101st birthday by smoking a cigar and enjoying swing on the radio. She rejects canes as a sign of age and avoids black or white dresses for colorful costumes. She quotes Benjamin Franklin on living well.
The piece argues New Hampshire results show Republicans far ahead in votes, weakening claims of a Roosevelt reelection wave. It notes top Roosevelt delegates garnering about 10 000 votes versus a Republican rival exceeding 34 000, with anti Roosevelt votes likely aiding GOP gains in November.
Franklyn Waltman scores about 2 000 votes more than his 1932 total, making the Republican leader far ahead the Democratic slate. The New Deal camp may cheer, but the public should not be misled about the real outcome.
A. E. O Nion complains of drunkenness and asks to be locked up. Frank Mc Laughlin urges relief administration to county control to save costs. Lionel Chase jokes on love at first sight as a pathology. Mrs. A C Mattei urges women to steer government. Rev Harlo tt Proppe notes naturalization cannot grant salvation. Judge A R Schott ky describes a calm retreat from a tense divorce case. Dr Pierre de Lanux links war profits to war causes and calls for prevention.
Scientists from the U S department of agriculture announced important advances in controlling bovine tuberculosis and tick fever, signaling potential improvements for livestock health and disease management.
California wool growers earned 6.7 million dollars in 1939, up 1.053 million from 1938, reflecting improved market conditions for wool and stronger demand during the year.
Dozens of notes recall Shafter district issues as voters head to April 13 bond election for high school funding. Community plans include Arizona Cowboy play in Bakersfield and McFarland, a Shafter junior band ball for uniforms, and a Forty and Eight Legion event. Local aviation incident, new Buena Vista Rice Farms venture, Mojave grocery buy, Kern river trout hatchery, Semitropic drilling, and Lerdo road upgrades are reported with multiple community details.
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