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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1935
Page
8
The guide explains selecting a turkey by size, preparing it without soaking, cleaning the cavity, and stuffing with a crust of bread. It details roasting at 450 F to brown then 325 F, with age of turkey affecting covered or uncovered cooking, and outlines a pan gravy made from giblets.
A historian contrasts early New England Thanksgiving preparations with today’s easy morning and chef prepared feasts. The piece recalls weeks of prep work by grandmothers and families, from homemade stuffing to nut bread and plum pudding, ending with a bustling, tireless day.
The Plymouth town council ruled that the historic Plymouth Rock does not belong to the town or to any private owner but to the entire country and all Americans have equal ownership rights to the shrine. The decision arose after a proprietor of a tourist home sought patronage linked to the rock.
Wasco visitors Mr and Mrs Ray Dye and family attended Armistice Day activities with the Dave Hope family in Wasco. Porterville hosts Mr and Mrs C Dee Hanson for Armistice Day. Fred Christianson and son spent Armistice Day at Pismo. Harris attended the silver anniversary in Taft. W C Grose and family visited Corcoran. Mrs J H Hayes returned to Porterville after visiting her sister Mrs E K Grant, who hosted Miss Marjorie Ellis of San Francisco. A license was issued to Edwin A Neufeld and Erma L Duerksen of Shafter. Mrs P L Arnold of Shafter spoke at Wasco Women’s Club clubhouse dedication. Mrs George J Strauss from Greenhorn visited her parents. Glen Nay drives a new Pontiac. John Lachenmaier reports hunting trip to Jackson Hole Wy with moose pictures. 1936 Plymouths popular. Norval Fair reports two deliveries. Otis Hymer of Bakersfield Daily Report visited Shafter. Three generations of Littles toured Mother Lode area gathering minerals. Bakersfield councilman Frank A Bartlett visited Ray Dye. Richland grammar school received movie equipment. E B Stringham spent days in Los Angeles with a new car purchase noted by Norval Fair.
Classified ads list WANTED items and FOUND belongings with contact hints. Found items include a lady’s black kid glove and notices reference local businesses Owl Cafe Shafter and The Shafter Press office. Armistice Day visitors are reported and Bay Meadows opens its second season at San Mateo racetrack in northern California.
The first Thanksgiving lasted three days beginning Thursday November 8, 1621 at Plymouth Massachusetts and ended with a state dinner on Saturday.
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