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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1937
Page
4
The article argues that music neglect in homes and schools leads to a lack of real musical appreciation among American adults. It cites educators and writers, noting most children miss musical growth and that schools treat music as an optional subject for the few. It warns of a future filled with spectacle from orchestras to torch singers if proper education does not arrive.
Senator Glass warns that nearly 60 percent of the $34.5 billion national debt is owed to banks. He asserts a 10 percent drop in government bond prices would bankrupt about 90 percent of banks, and blames the New Deal for compelling bank purchases.
Shafter high school hosts a social evening for forensic clubs from Shafter Delano and Bakersfield with games a program and a treasure hunt. Bakersfield delegation includes Robert Wright and fifteen students while Delano is represented by Miss Madeline Thomas and twelve students.
The Women's Mission Circle of a Baptist church met Wednesday at Mrs. E. Janzen's home and heard Mrs. Harel Coen, a Nigeria missionary of five years, give an illustrated talk on womanhood childhood and home life in Africa. Mrs. E. V. Kattenhorn presided as president announces new committees for the coming year.
England launched mail coaches about 150 years ago speeding travel to eight and a half miles per hour. The London to Edinburgh run took 18 days, marking early transit advances in mail service.
Advertisements such as For Sale Wanted For Rent Lost Found etc appear here with pricing by word. Rates include one cent per word for a single insertion two cents per word for three insertions minimum charge one insertion twenty five cents for three insertions fifty cents.
The Richland School District in Kern County California seeks apportionment from reserve funds due to a surge in enrollment and the need for additional expenditures. Trustees Adolf Enmann and Herbert L Healy signaled approval with the district superintendent endorsing the resolution.
Notice declares an election for a three year term for the Richland Elementary School Trustee. Polls open from 6 AM to 6 PM. Officers include Inspector Randall, Judges Mrs Anna Pedersen and Neufeld, and Clerk Channesson.
A wide roundup notes international and domestic events. Highlights include flights from New York to London, a deadly Alps climb, Joan of Arc’s 225th birthday, a Swedish royal marriage, a deadly Nova Scotia rail crash, a naval air disaster at Lakehurst with many dead, King George VI’s coronation, and various regional incidents.
Church announces schedules for morning services led by Minister Alfred T. Chandler. Special soloist Miss Letha Larson and music by Mrs. J. H. Porter field and Alfred Smith. Evening Christian Endeavor meeting at seven.
At Reform Church Pastor Alfred Fanck leads Sunday School at 9 30 with The first Christian Pentecost and the 10 30 Pentecost Festival Service on John 16. The sermon discusses the three marks of the Holy Spirit and how he names sin righteousness and judgement. A Ladies Quartet sings Jesus Lover of My Soul arranged by F M Christiansen.
Sunday services begin at 11 a m with Sunday School at 10 a m The study focus is the weekly Lesson Subject guiding the church program for followers and readers across the week.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston presents Mortals and Immortals this Sunday with a Golden Text from Paul and a Scriptural Lesson from John. The correlatives cite Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, noting mortal error hides spiritual idea and Christ's sonship with God.
The name Bock beer traces to Einbeck Germany famed in the 15th century for strong darker beer. It was first drawn in spring after winter lager, celebrated with high jinks. Legends link Bock to a goat and to goat-like antics of drinkers.
The note surveys diverse spellings for Brooklyn in New York, listing Brenck land Brookland Breuck lyn and other variants used before standardization. It highlights how local toponymy shifted through time reflecting linguistic and settlement changes.
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