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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1938
Page
2
Shafter Advert Rates and Subscriptions Details
Published every Thursday at its office on Central Avenue Kern County California Advertisement rates furnished on application Telephone 57 1200 per et ine A.are Subscription Price $2.00 per year payable in advance Single copy Gatecio hafter California under the Act of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue
Shafter
Kern County
California
Hafter
One Week of American Inventions Sparks Surprising Patents
The United States Patent Office issued papers to 732 hopefuls featuring gadgets from lip protectors to blasting powder and an automatic mouse trap. The list includes a golf rake to retrieve balls and a device to drop license plates after hit and run. Some inventions seem crazy yet fueled great discoveries like the telephone and radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Patent Office
America
The West Becomes Industrial Frontier, Says Congressman
An Eastern lawmaker argues against western expansion while officials describe a new Industrial West. Federal and state bodies back surveys and a giant map for an International Exposition to showcase untapped resources in California and Pacific states. The Old West gives way to booming new industrial growth and capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lundeen
Minnesota
California
Pacific States
Spring Optimism Greeted In National Mood Of Upturn
In the spring the United States faces renewed optimism as leaders from commerce and industry predict rising activity. Daniel F. Roper says sustained recovery will follow idle capital returning to work, while T M Giréler and Edwin S Friendly echo expectations of progress and prosperity amid an improving economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Daniel F. Roper
T. M. Giréler
American Iron and Steel Institute
Edwin S. Friendly
Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers —Association
The Peddler on Your Porch in 1938 California
A wary note on door to door peddlers, their growing spring presence, and the economic impact. Government reports estimate about 11 dollars per person lost yearly to itinerant sellers, who bring assorted goods and bargain promises to front porches. The piece argues peddlers support local payrolls taxes and public works, urging readers to consider their role in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Hardy, Perennial
School Trustee Election Yields Three New Trustees
In Richland Poplar and Maple districts the Friday school trustee election chose Sam Lachenmaier Arthur Sargent and H E Unruh. A B Fox was appointed to fill Arthur Anderson’s vacancy in Poplar. In Richland 77 votes were cast with 40 for Lachenmaier 20 for Enns and 17 for Handel. Shafter plans a new industry as George Isaac starts building a factory for patent tin snips once machinery arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lachenmaier
Richland
Arthur Sargent
Poplar
H. E. Unruh
Maple
A. B. Fox
Arthur Anderson
P. D. Enns
Chris Handel
Sam Lachenmaier Shafter
George Isaac
Isaac
Shafter Community News Highlights Local Elections and Club Activities
Richland P T A installs new officers with Mrs E K Grant as president and Mrs E Kolbenstetter as vice president. Lunch program ends April 1. Baseball team under new manager Jack Bellows defeats Safeway 18 to 8. Subdivision growth discussed with Powell, Grant, Lachenmaier, and Dean Potter developments. Bear Patrol reports first aid talks and games at band hall. Birthday tribute for Mr Dequine. Arnold marries Mrs Ashe in Wasco. Batabano Cuba described as a canal town on stilts 36 miles from Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lachenmaier
Shatter
Richland P.T. A
E. K. Grant
E. Kolbenstetter
M. Gloeckler
Henderson
Missie McKee
Kolbenstetter
George Straut
Shafter
Straut
San Joaquin
Shafter Sun Maid
Safeway
Shafter Athletic Club
Jack Bellows
Maple P.T. A
Marengo Avenue
Powell Street
Lerdo Oe
Powell
E. P. Grant
Dean Potter
Mrs. Thomas
Boy Scouts
Meyers
Isle of Pines
Indies
Batabano
Venice
Cuba
Havana
Occidental College Men’s Glee Club to Perform in Shafter
The 35 member Occidental College Men’s Glee Club directed by Howard Swan will give a concert at Shafter High School on Friday April 8 during their annual tour. The group, winners of the Pacific Coast championship in the Sperry Male Chorus radio contest last spring, has appeared on KEHE KHJ Pacific Coast network and NBC coast-to-coast programs. The repertoire blends sacred and secular works with solos quartets instrumental pieces and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sperry
Occidental College
Howard Swan
Shafter High School
Glee Club
Shafter
Portland
Oregon
Los Angeles
KEHE
KHJ
NBC
Southern California
Bakersfield
Bay Region
Kern Cotton Output 1937 38 Hits Record High in Kern
Kern county gins will process 159 885 bales from the 1937 38 crop, per bureau figures via P A Schmidt Shafter agent. Up from 106 677 bales in 1936 37, the rise is 53 208 bales. The Shafter area yielded over 21 000 bales at three gins. The Kern crop came from 122 000 harvested acres. California total is 618 000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
Bureau of Census
Department of Agriculture
P. A. Schmidt Shafter
Shafter
California
Nominees for Public Office Named in Shafter Notice
The notice announces candidates nominated for public office in Shafter with dates and signatures. City Clerk Raym L. Dye records the filing on March 17, listing F. L. Hudson and others as nominees for various offices in Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minicinek Clantio
Belaim
Shafter
F. L. Hudson
Raym L. Dye
Et A
Generals Rally to 169-167 Victory Over McFarland Cougars
Shafter Generals beat McFarland Cougars 169 167 in a high scoring track meet paced by Merwin Gaonth and Olson. Olson led with hop step and jump 220 and 100 yard dashes and anchored a fast relay for the decisive edge. Other varsity winners included Unsuh 880 Collins 440 Neuman shot put with class B and C winners listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merwin Gaonth
Shafter Generals
McFarland Cougars
Olson
Generals
E. Unsuh
Collins
H. Neuman
Janzen
Evans
Myers
Davis
Tucker
Oil lease listing between George Isaac and Tidewater Oil
A 1937 lease dated December 21 between George Isaac et al and Tidewater Associated Oil covers royalty terms and a five year drilling clause for the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter in Section 6 township 28 range 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Isaac
Et al
Tidewater Associated Oil Company
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Kern
T. V. Little Corpusts Machine Shop
Shafter, California
Autocrat
Pennis Toggery
Central Ave
Roy Pasley
Calhoun-O’meara Funeral Directors and Ambulance Service
Truxtun Avvenue
N St
Calif
Gan CP Spamee
Griffith Ave
Wasco
Jack Singer
Lerdo
Harry Rogers
Shafter, Calif
M. W. Pascoe
M. D
Shafter Hotel
A. J
Jack” Zimmerman
Notary Public
Janzen Funeral Home Ambulance Service
Clabber
Mission Tuna
Libby
Arizona
Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
Mission
Rome
Pippin
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