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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1939
Page
2
H. G. Comfort publisher details for the Shafter Kern County newspaper dated August 11 1935 list publication weekly on Thursdays at 169 Central Avenue Shafter California with second class matter status and advertising rate inquiry contact via telephone 57.
The piece recalls General John A. Logan designating May 30 1868 as Memorial Day to honor Civil War dead and recognizes the day’s broader observance across states. It urges quiet reflection on sacrifices for democracy and civic duty beyond sentimentalism.
Republican Senator Vandenberg of Michigan argues that Santa Claus spenders push the U S toward bankruptcy. He cites Roosevelt 1933 and offers a plan to balance the federal budget including stopping new instrumentalities and subsidies, cutting salaries, and tightening government spending. He warns of loose fiscal policy and calls for restraint.
The piece notes grasshopper invasions are ancient, citing Pliny the Elder’s Natural History on Cyrene and Locust campaigns. It recalls early wartime tactics against grasshoppers and mentions St. Augustine’s account of a Numidian population struck by a grasshopper plague.
In Kansas City police detain speeding motorists by seizing car keys and holding them for about thirty minutes when drivers claim they are rushing to work. This novel tactic aims to keep offenders off the road and comply with speed limits.
On the Lindbergh anniversary Captain Arthur E. La Porte launched a 41 ton Clipper from New York initiating US Europe air service. After 13 hours 22 minutes west to Azores then 6 hours 24 minutes to Lisbon the flight returned mail payload of 1 603 pounds with 23 000 letters. The crew numbered 14 and no passengers rode yet due to regulations.
Bits of paper and wire fashioned into poppies will be sold in Shafter by the American Legion Auxiliary with Girl Scout help. The drive, aiding disabled veterans and child welfare programs, plans 480 000 poppies for California and distributes funds to rehabilitation and educational work.
Dr. Alexander Schneider urged parents at an eastern meeting to stop pushing children toward genius. He warned that forcing artistic or exceptional careers wastes time and can cause social and educational problems. He argued true genius cannot be manufactured and will express itself naturally.
Indiana becomes first state to legalize a blood alcohol standard for drunken driving cases. Gov Townsend signs a bill allowing blood tests as admissible evidence. up to 0.05 percent alcohol means not under the influence. Amid nationwide job figures, unemployment is reported around 10.8 to 11.2 million by major groups.
The Farm Bureau caravan received a warm Shafter welcome with a well run program for 300 delegates including a fast serving barbeque. Memorial Day events honor Leslie L. Robinson with a local Legion tribute at Liberty plot Bakersfield. Public Utility district director elections loom with three seats and a $30 000 bond plan.
Mrs Ethel Petree of Los Angeles returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Fr Dequine. Mr and Mrs C F Lindstrom of Los Angeles visited the Sargents last week before heading to Yosemite. H Gunther of San Francisco was with Mrs George Enns and Mrs H C Neufeld on Sunday.
Ray Rexis of the Shafter Future Farmers sold four hogs in Bakersfield Tuesday at seven and a half cents per pound. A school farm gift was sold at six cents per pound.
Dr Jack A Ligh Yu is listed as a physician with contact details and a 5 30 time reference, suggesting a professional listing or appointment. The entry includes a phone number placeholder and page notation -122-5:30, indicating a classification or scheduling cue.
Two candidates filed for the Richland elementary school board trustee seat to replace Jake Neufeld who will not seek reelection. A. P. Ohanneson filed a last minute declaration with the county superintendent of schools and S. P. Schultz, a local rancher, had already announced his candidacy. The election will be held in June.
A new member will be added to the existing three-member board. The change increases the board to four members and expands governance capability. The identities and term details were not disclosed in the fragment.
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