Latta Delivers C T A Talk On National Preparedness
F F Latta of Shafter High School spoke at the Primary school library on Lerdo road Tuesday about how national preparedness affects education. He traced tools since 1870 and tied WWI airplane needs to current school efforts to train skilled workers for defense.
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Lerdo Road
F. F. Latta
Shafter High School
Latta
Buttonwillow
Maple
Richland
Squier
Santa Fe Way
Partridges Visit Friends Across Hanford Selma and Corcoran
Mr and Mrs R W Partridge spent the week end visiting friends at Hanford Selma and Corcoran detailing their weekend itinerary and social connections with local acquaintances.
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Mrs. R. W. Partridge
Hanford
Selma
Corcoran
America and Radio topic at Shafter Rotary Club
Bob Stoddard of station KERN Bakersfield spoke at Crawford's cafe on democracy via free radio and press, noting self funding through ads, prearranged network programs, and FCC work. He warned of royalty disputes post year end and frequency changes after March 31, with Mexico agreeing to stay on its band. City Judge John Wells attended as guest.
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America
Shafter Rotary Club
Crawford's Café
Bob Stoddard
KERN
Bakersfield
Stoddard
United States
American Society of Copyright Owners and Publishers
B.M.I
Mexico
Roosevelt
Federal Communications Commission
John Wells
Howard Dickson
J. L. Toole
Andy Anderson
Frank Digier
Henry Eissler
Bob Coddam
Card of Thanks for Baby Girl’s Illness and Death
Mr and Mrs Cecil Willis thank friends neighbors and the preacher for kindness during their baby girl’s illness and death. They also thank those who sent songs and flowers and sign with their family name.
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Cecil Willis
Farm income in eleven western states rises 7.8 percent
Farm income in the eleven western states grew by 7.8 percent in the first seven months of this year compared with the same period last year. The report notes increased production and market demand contributing to the gain across multiple states and farm sectors.
Ordinance Protects Critical Industrial Sites in Shafter
The 1940 Shafter City Council adopts ordinance to prevent trespass and loitering near essential facilities such as aircraft plants, water and electric utilities, gas works, rail bridges, and other vital properties. Posted signs require written consent for entry within defined boundaries. Violators face fines up to 1000 and up to six months imprisonment.
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Council of
City of
Shafter
Notice of Assessment for Shafter-Wasco District
The first installment of all assessments within the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District is due now. If not paid by 6 PM December 30 1940 a 10 percent delinquency penalty applies. Payments may be made at 435 Santa Fe Way Shafter CA or at Wasco News at Wasco CA. Fred Pritschke secretary dated November 13 1940.
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Shafter Press
Kern
California
City of
Shafter
Aves
Frizzell
Nay Lachenmawr
Ohanneson
Midgley
Phil Channeson
State of California
F. G. Shaw
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District
Santa Fe Way
Wasco-News
Wasco
Fred Pritschke
Church News and Services From Wasco Observed
Sunday School at Union Congregational 9 45 a m Leona Yannatta in charge Junior Chair under Miss Pulcifer Thanksgiving baskets urged. Services 11 a m with Thanks With Giving sermon and offering. Nursery next door Youth meeting 6 30 with speaker Isobel Rose from Perris California. Evening service 7 30 open to public Mrs Rose speaking. Mennonite Brethren Church at Kern 400 Wiebe pastor lists multiple services and sermons in German American and English with choir and prayer circles. First Mennonite Church J P Glanzer pastor announces mission sale Tuesday November 19 7 30 p m Ladies Aid notice. St John s Catholic Church Wasco Mass 8 00 to 10 00 Confessions Saturday 7 00. Christian Science Society Wasco services 11 00 Sunday school 10 00.
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Plymouth House
Isobel Rose
Perris
California
Rose
Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern
H. D. Wiebe
J. J. Kleinsasser
M. B
Christian’ Fellowship
Mennonite Church
J. P. Glanzer
The
Ladies Aid
Temple City Couple Guests of Shafter Residents
Temple City Mr and Mrs Willard Cross visited Shafter for the weekend staying with Mr and Mrs Elvin Schmidt at their home as guests.
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Willard Cross
Temple City
Shafter
Elvin Schmidt
Gold price records hit historic lows and current rebound
The article notes gold selling at an all time low of $6.37 per ounce in 1351 before updating that today it trades around $35 per ounce, highlighting a dramatic shift in value across centuries.
Office staff present a leaving gift to Miss Jones
Old Mr Biffin presented a vacuum cleaner purchased by the office staff to Miss Jones, the typist, as she leaves to get married. He thanked her for her work and hoped she would remember the colleagues.
Comedian Visits Hospital Patients in Brief Tour
A famous comedian entertained patients at a large hospital for an hour. After the show he hurried off to prepare for an evening performance. The senior surgeon urged refreshment, offering whisky or a CI war gal, but the entertainer declined saying he had no time. The exchange ends with insistence on a drink.
Truthful Exchange About Estelle’s Dance
A terse dialogue reveals plans to miss Estelle's dance and an absence of invitation. The exchange hints at social expectations and possible town events without naming participants or locations.
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Estelle
Too Much Work
Two old settlers sit in the deckwoods and reminisce about cooking. They recall a cookery bolbolk, complain of its complexity, and note every recipe begins with Take a clean dish. The exchange ends with a humorous observation on fancy work in the kitchen.
Caught Smoky the Persian Cat Makes Cautious Crossing
The Persian cat Caught Smoky left for a morning stroll and returned to find the side street oiled. She paused and then carefully crossed the road with graceful steps, choosing a dainty path back home.
Needle spelling joke at school reported by pupil Bobby
A humorous classroom exchange in which pupil Bobby insists on spelling needle as N e i d l e while the teacher corrects him noting there is no I in needle. The dialogue captures a light moment in a school setting.
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Bobby
Needs His Pants Mrs Spiffle
A humorous exchange centers on trousers and a wife with Mr Spiffle noting more places he can go without a wife than trousers. The humorous line highlights the tension between domestic tasks and personal attire, reflecting lighthearted domestic banter.
Luck and love twist in a chance encounter
A friend quips about believing in luck as one recalls asking a bold woman in a big hat and red dress to marry him, a moment blending wit and romance.
Dealer and Customer Hail Split on Car Sale Loss
A dealer offers to sell a car at a loss of ten dollars and a customer replies they will not buy the car, proposing to split the ten dollar loss. The exchange captures a bargaining moment over price and profit.
Mabel Laughs At Wit And Praises Her Teeth
A brief exchange notes Mabel’s laughter at the speaker’s efforts at wit and compliments her beautiful teeth. The line captures a light social moment centered on humor and appearance.
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Mabel
Sleep Talk Sparks Domestic Quarrel
Mrs Tattlebaum teases Henry about talking in his sleep and he retorts that she utters even fewer words. The exchange reveals a quirky domestic moment.
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Mrs. Tattlebaum
Henry
Mr. Tattlebaum
Arnold Homestead In St John Canada Visitors May See Benedict Arnold Relics
Visitors passing Vassie and company’s store in St John New Brunswick may view where Benedict Arnold lived from 1787 to 1791 after joining the British army in the Revolutionary War. He later sailed to England and settled in St John where he built a store and sent trading expeditions to the West Indies.
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Arnold
Vassie and Company
St. John
New Brunswick
Benedict
England
Canada
West Indies
Fredericton
Roséhill
How Mosquitoes Bite and Sip Blood
A mosquito lands on the skin and places its hollow mouthpart on the surface. The stinger drills into the skin and begins feeding. The bite irritates because the insect deposits saliva that prevents blood clotting in its tubular mouth.
Kingston hen lays huge eggs for Mrs Phelps table
A Kingston chicken, a Rhode Island Red, is producing oversized eggs for Emma Phelps. Mrs Phelps reports finding two instances of triple eggs, one with a shell inside another shell. The poultry owner notes the bird may be mass producing eggs for the home table.
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Emma Phelps
Kingston
Insulating Old Houses With Mineral Wool Methods
Existing homes can be insulated as effectively as new ones. Side walls may be drilled for mineral wool pumped in, and attic floors or ceilings can be insulated similarly or with prefabricated mineral wool batts.
Read Bible Verdict in Tulsa Row Ends in Sentences
Two Tulsa housewives were charged and countercharged with disorderly conduct after a backfence dispute. They were sentenced to read the Sermon on the Mount, and the judge instructed them to continue the case if their behavior remained proper, telling them to go home and get their Bibles.
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Tulsa
First Rain Impure Rain Sparks Microbe Study
Early rain carries dustborne microbes while initial drops are less pure. As the storm progresses, descending rain becomes cleaner though hail and snow pull down a higher microbe percentage than rain alone.
Cathedral Shrine Glitters With 260 Gold Statuettes
The Toledo cathedral houses a sacramental shrine twelve feet tall adorned with 260 solid gold statuettes. The largest figure is crafted from the gold Columbus carried to Spain after his first voyage of discovery.
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Toledo
Spain
Temperature Conversion Rule for Celsius to Fahrenheit
To convert a Celsius temperature to Fahrenheit multiply by nine fifths and add 32 for any nonnegative value. For negative Celsius values multiply by nine fifths and subtract 32.
Tiny insects visible to birds from far distances
A science note states that some insects are barely visible to humans at a yard distance, yet certain birds can spot them from as far as a hundred yards away.
Hungarian export shares to Germany lead 36 percent
Hungary reports 36 percent of exports go to Germany and Austria, with Italy the second largest customer at 9.1 percent. The data highlight Germany’s strong demand and the diversified market for Hungarian goods.
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Germany
Austria
Italy
Human as Focus of Spiritual Force and Material Life
A statement describing a human as the focal point of spiritual power and material support, expressing the eternal creative spirit through mind and body.
Parking Space Shrinks in Major American Districts
Legal curb parking space in representative American business districts has declined from one third to one half over the past decade, affecting drivers and street planning.
Scientist Declares Wimbledon Backwards Fleas Finish Up Backwards
A Wimbledon scientist states that fleas jump head first but complete their motion finishing backwards after an extensive inquiry. The finding challenges conventional views and suggests a reversed finish in their leaping pattern.
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Wimbledon
England
Fatal Accidents In 1938 Traffic Toll Report
A historical notice states that in 1938 there was one fatal traffic accident every 16 minutes and one non fatal injury from an accident every 27 seconds, highlighting alarming road danger statistics.
Mount Evans Highway Rises to 14260 Feet
The Mount Evans highway in Colorado stands as the highest auto road in the United States, climbing to an altitude of 14260 feet.
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United States
Mount Evans Highway
Colorado
Radios in Homes Reach Over 27 Million US Households
An estimate indicates that more than 27 million homes in the United States own radios. The figure reflects broad adoption of radio receivers across urban and rural areas, signaling a major penetration of this new mass medium.
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United States
Belgian Congo Territory Compared to Southern States
The Belgian Congo covers a land area roughly equal to the combined size of the 15 southern states of the United States, highlighting its vast scale.
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Belgian Congo
United States
Expert Claims All Children Inherit Large Ears
A heredity expert asserts that if one parent has large ears, all offspring will inherit the trait. The claim amplifies discussions on genetic dominance and physical features, though scientists urge cautious interpretation pending broader studies.
Wig False Belief About George Washington Debunked
The claim that George Washington wore a wig is challenged by historians noting he favored natural hair or modest head coverings rather to wigs, with court records and portraits illustrating his appearance without a full wig.
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George Washington
Hoover Guest of Honor at Bakersfield Party
Former president Herbert Hoover attended a social in the Pelm room of the Motel Inn Bakersfield with about one hundred guests including H I Tupman and Senator James I Wagg. The evening featured Mr Crites Alaska travel reels and a demonstration of hunting scenes.
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Herbert Hoover
United States
Pelm
Bakersfield
Arthur Crites Premini
Tier County
Hoover
Crites
Alaska
John Utterstrom
H. I. Tupman
Stanley Smith
P. C. Pifer
Major Verne Austin
Joe Robinson
Henry Eissler
Tom McManus
James Petrini
Harry Conron
E. J. Burton
Lloyd Frick
Howard Nichols
Stanley Hicks
Forrest Frick
W. R. Drury
George Haberfelde
Charles H Rigga
Walter Mortensen
Pat Kelly
William van Ewert
Asa Dimon
Robert Young
Harold Woodworth
Ray Taylor
Henry Mack
D. K. McLennan
Paul Malone
Will Winham
Alfred Harrell
Harry Hammett
J. K. Thrasher
Fred Mile
George Crome
C. A. Montgomery
A. J. Alexander
Malcolm Brock
E. S. St. Clair
Frank W. Mixter
James I. Wagg
Clarence Selden
W. J
Christmas Party and Cemetery Plans From Shafter Group
Shafter Business Men's association discussed annual community Christmas party fund status with $42.50 raised and over $100 promised. They also reported cooperative efforts with Supervisor Roy Wedl ames to obtain cemetery improvements and a plan for high school senior boys to receive apprentice training in local businesses.
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Shafter Cemetery
Shafter Business Men's Association
Crawford's Cafe
P. Channeson
al Chandler
Wasco
Shafter
Roy Wedlames
E. P. Jones
Eugene Ford
Road camp term given in case against J. D. Ogden
J. D. Ogden received a 600 day road camp term after appearing in Justice court before Judge H. A. Rightmire to answer charges of destroying property.
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J. D. Ogden
Justice Court
H. A. Rightmire
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R. W. Partridge Ranch
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Jackson St
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Aaron J. Thiesen
Maple School
Calif
T Mile
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Herman’ S
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Herman's Servic
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Airport
Norris Road
Rotary Club
Church News
St. John’s Catholic Church
Broadway Streets
Owen McMullan
Christian Science — Christian Science Society
Mother Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
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E Streets
T. N. Harvey
W. A. Howell
Roy Woollomes
Ruth M. Brown
Graduate College of the Pacific
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Wasco Telephone
Walast
Home Appliance CO
Wm. Stoller
Ford
Pontiac
Kern County
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