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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1938
Page
6
Twenty years after the world marked the armistice turning point, communities recall the global shift in politics and peace efforts. Veterans, historians, and local officials reflect on lessons, ceremonies, and ongoing impacts on international relations and national memory.
The article argues Julius Caesar as the ultimate masterbuilder in politics and praises Abraham Lincoln as a pure exemplar, comparing their influence on governance and leadership.
Public classes at the Shafter migratory camp teach modern vegetable cookery and economical, nutritious food purchase. Dr. Joe Smith notes nutritional education improves health in low income communities. Laura Bolt directs sessions each Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. The program promotes whole grains, dried milk, and economical meat cuts to reduce malnutrition and hospitalizations.
Roland Curran of Bakersfield spoke at the Exchange Club on Shafter-Wasco irrigation water spreading experiments and expected results. He updated on Central Valley project delays being resolved and potential early construction at Friant north of Fresno. Visitors included Charles Westenberg of Wasco and local officials.
Ruben Mettler tops the Shafter high school tennis ladder after winning 88 percent of his games. Paul Garrett places second with 73 percent, while James Livers and Clark Wiedmann tie for third at 70 percent. Elmer Unruh holds fifth with 58 percent.
Dahl, Clarence Kattenhorn, Harry Hofman, Calvin Waede, Mar lien Neufeld and Leland Bell finished in that order. Players played equal games in the round robin. Competitors may improve their rating by defeating either of the two men above him.
The ad copy urges buyers to tailor home purchases to budget and need. It emphasizes flexible options, value driven choices, and practical guidance for cost conscious consumers seeking economical improvements.
The San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation appears in a historical service listing. Details remain terse with no events or dates specified in readable text.
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