Untitled fragment hints at Virgin Islands transfer jubilation
The text describes Danish rule over the Virgin Islands and a controversial sale price cited as twenty five million dollars. It references annual March thirtieth celebrations by natives, ruined houses, and a “great house” dating from Danish governance, with drums and brass bands signaling jubilation amid abandoned work.
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Charles Sumner
Sumner
Denmark
United States
Virgin Islands
Virgin Is
America
Fire department praised for prompt response to March fire
Shafter California volunteer fire department received praise from H R Janzen owner of Janzen Funeral Home for rapid action during a March 16 fire at his establishment. He enclosed a $10 donation and thanked the department for preventing greater damage.
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Shafter
H. R. Jai
Janzen Funeral Home
Janzen
Stanislaus Rancher Killed By Train Near Home
Herman Witt aged 91 a Claus district rancher from Stanislaus county died last week when struck by a train while walking near his home He was killed instantly and authorities investigated the scene.
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Herman Witt
Claus
Stanislaus County
Notice of Election and Property Sale in Kern County
Notice covers Richland Elementary School District trustee election on June 3 1938 at Richland Schoolhouse with polls 6 a m to 7 p m and lists officials. Also sale of state property Delano and Lot 1-4 Block 105, Bakersfield, June 6 1938 10 a m at County Tax Collector's office with cash bid and redemption terms.
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Richland
Kern County
California
Ray Coen
Cleays Cremtell
Nepenter
F. A.ttingham
Anna K. Pedersen
J. C. Channeson
Ienosi Are
Neufeld
Richland Ei Eleian School District
Board of Geren
Kern
Court House
Bakersfield
United States
Califor
Snow White and the Sever Dwarfs Opens at Shafter
The Shafter Theatre begins showing Snow White and the Sever Dwarfs this Sunday in Technicolor. Presented by Walt Disney and RKO, the feature runs three years in the making with a $1 500 000 budget.
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Gnomeland
Shafter Theatre
Ture
RKO Radio
Snow White
Plans For Davis Building D By Sacramento F'
Stark and Flanders of Sacramento have been chosen by the Regents of the University of California to design the new Library and Administration building on the Davis campus. W C Hays serves as supervising architect, and a library committee conference was held to outline needs. This marks the first Davis campus building planned by local architects to speed work and improve construction supervision.
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Sacramento
Regents
Davis
Dickson Advocates Agr educ at Bakersfield Exchange Club
H K Dickson head of Bakersfield high school agriculture addressed the Tuesday Exchange Club on agricultural education. He cited student achievements in Shafter and Bakersfield, showing how the program can fund schooling and provide income for high school boys. He traced the growth of farm education, noting failed early plans and praising the current model of school work combined with home farm activity.
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H. K. Dickson
Bakersfield High School
Exchange Club
Shafter
Bakersfield
Dickson
California Ram Sale and Wool Show At State Fair Grounds
More than 1700 high quality purebred rams and ewes will be exhibited at the California Ram Sale and Wool Show held at the State Fair Grounds on May 24 and 25.
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State Fair Grounds
California
Inspection Office Opens in Maurer Building
Federal agricultural inspection offices were opened Monday in the John Maurer building to handle potato inspection for the coming season. E. H. Rutledge leads the office, replacing John Jorgenson after last year. Four men are in the office now, with 25 to 30 needed at peak. last year 55 were required, but Bakersfield office reduces this. inspections follow U.S. grades with certificates verifying grade quality and condition.
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Federal Agricultural Inspection
John Maurer
E. H. Rutledge
Shafter
John Jorgenson
Rutledge
Bakersfield
U. S
Automobile Drivers Lab Tests Unveiled For Skill Evaluation
An automotive lab introduces novel driving tests to measure driver ability under varied conditions. The facility, described as an automobile drivers’ lab, will test reaction, judgment, and control. Researchers aim to standardize safety assessments and training implications.
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Picture Parade
Fort Frederick
St. Croix Island
Christian V
Baron von Prock
Prussia
Foreign Office
France
St. Croiz
Napoleon III
Fire Department
Descri
Rosedale Hwy
State Board of
Iion
Sacramento F
Helen
James St
H. K. Dickson Exchange Club
Maurer
L. H. McGrane
Optometrist
Hitchcock Hotel
Frigidaire
Simeena Oo
Tricidaire
Wasco Hardware
Wasco
Bakersfield Hardware
Herbert L. Comfort
Maas Auto Supply Co
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