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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1939
Page
4
A travel diary recounts visits to the Uffizi in Florence and Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Vesuvius, Lake Como, and other sites. It notes interiors of churches, ancient ruins, opera nights, cameo workshops, and scenic bus and train journeys including encounters with locals and a taxed taxi driver’s antics.
The Mennonite Brethren church will hold its annual mission and harvest Thanksgiving festival next Sunday with morning afternoon and evening services. Visiting members from Rosedale and Bakersfield are expected. Speakers include Rev. William J Bestwater Rev. John P Siemens and Rev. J D Hofer. A lunch will be served at noon in the church basement.
Fred E. Stewart of the State Board of Equalization opposes Constitutional Amendment No. 1. He argues the proposal endangers federal aid for California’s liberal old age pension, creates financial risk with new taxes, and would enact a dictatorship contrary to the Bill of Rights. He warned at the November 7 special election.
The Kern County Pomona Grange endorses civil service for all county employees calling it a step toward clean efficient government. A large citizens committee formed to support the measure with sponsors from diverse professions. Proposition No. 6 would require impartial exams for future hires by an independent citizen commission and urges a Yes vote for economy and efficiency.
The Shafter Wasco Irrigation District board postpones its regular meeting to Wednesday at 2 PM at the district office in Shafter. The agenda will cover only routine business to avoid clashing with the November 7 election.
Pacific Gas and Electric announces start of a 70 000 volt transmission line from Coppermine substation near Clovis to the Friant dam site and a new substation off Friant Auberry road. Total cost 63 697 dollars with transformers 6 000 horsepower reducing to 12 000 and 2 300 volt lines. Work led by E R Banks Fred O Scott and Joe Ivey. completion within three weeks ahead of Griffith Bent contractors.
Dr Tully Enoles president of the College of the Pacific will speak at a Wasco Congregational Church community dinner tomorrow evening. His topic is America and Peace and the meeting time is set for 6 30 oclock.
Exeter official Fauver announces the committee expects a funding total of not less than 25 000. The plan centers on road projects directing traffic toward Friant.
Chief E Raymond Cato of the California highway patrol orders stricter attention at railroad grade crossings after a 1938 toll of 164 killed and 732 injured. City tax statements are being mailed with first installments due November 1 and delinquent December 5.
Arthur Crites presented wildlife and scenic Alaska photos to the Shafter Rotary club at Cafe Neuman. Venison steaks were served by president Orvin Mettler while guest Jake Neufed and new member Karl Wells were introduced.
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