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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1937
Page
2
The snippet shows G. Comport as publisher with office on Centra Avenue Barer Kern County California. It lists price 6200 per year and $200 per year payable in advance. It notes advertising rates and postal details including entry as second class matter August 1 1935 and Shafter post office. Telephone 57.
The editorial attacks the A A A acreage limits for cotton and potatoes as a move to extend New Deal control. It argues Roosevelt and Wallace use soil conservation as a pretext, aiming to curb production and direct taxpayer benefits to compliant growers, with limits set to pressure Congress in a coming special session.
The piece surveys America's postwar restraint and asks if hard work and frugality remain the path to success. It contrasts the 1928 debacle with now, warns against government overreach, and urges fewer taxes and more personal enterprise. It calls for candor about national spending.
Holiday season draws near as children and merchants alike brace for a bustling time. An adjacent city newspaper features an editorial on Outdoor Christmas Trees signaling festive commerce. From Eureka to Calexico, expectations rise as red leaves hint at change in the year’s pace.
The impending November 15 special session should tackle taxation as the gravest national issue. With the national debt at record highs and possible tax hikes feared, industrial expansion and re employment suffer while promises of economy falter. optimism fades as taxpayers worry about relief and passage of new measures.
A reader muses on a growing wall in Santa Monica near a new terminal and jokes about a future American Legion welcome. The piece seguees to kindness for reptiles, snakes in politics, and a fond, joking view of cinema preferences and gossip about Gone With the Wind casting and the Atlantic sperm whale.
Irvin S. Cobb reports that McCarthy may join a reorganized brain trust in Washington that remains unvetted and possibly unfounded. The piece notes Charley’s trained obedience yet unreliability, and discusses rumors that Ham Fish could be the Republican nominee for president in 1940, stating this view as authentic regarding Fish.
A matinee will be held at the Shafter Theatre on Armistice Day November 11 at 2 30 announced today by Ernest Panero manager. The Prisoner of Zenda stars Ronald Coleman Madeline Carroll Douglas Fairbanks Jr Mary Astor and C Aubrey Smith. The picture also will show Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Maricopa Indians overpower McFarland Cougars 20 to 6 to claim the Sierra League football championship in 1937. Bush scores first, Rosser secures a long touchdown, Agee adds a 40 yard dash for a third score, while Weaver tallies for McFarland in a game that saw the Indians dominate with a strong line and aerial attack.
The students of Shafter High gathered on the bleachers Friday for the season’s most spirited rally. The event preceded the football game against Wasco and featured energetic crowd scenes and school pride.
Virginia Rexius led the yells in Cardinal and Gold as juniors won the inter-class contest. J. H. Porterfield conducted a singing recital and Powell McCoy, captain-elect for the Wasco game, spoke to the team. Rafe Martin coached both sides in a humorous football game while Coach White starred with a touchdown.
F A Boynton of Bakersfield will speak at the Mennonite Brethren church Sunday evening. The American Sunday School Union missionary will address Sunday’s service about missionary activities.
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