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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1939
Page
8
In Fort Worth a young thief broke into a cold storage vault. The manager sealed the vault door and kept the intruder inside, telling police there was no hurry to respond.
The rugged stone jail carved from a mountainside in the early seventies retains its iron doors and a record of none escapes. Its first occupant helped dynamite the rock to guard early Arizona criminals including the frontier gunmen and stage robbers later hanged in Tombstone.
The grave of Oliver Cromwell a Clay County pioneer and namesake of the English lord protector has been located in a dense wooded area near Bowling Green Indiana. Harry L Elkin Cromwells great great nephew traced family records and led the search uncovering an 1855 stone vault on the old Cromwell farm. Cromwell born in Kentucky in 1783 served in the War of 1813 and was captured in a clash with Indians before being rescued by Tecumseh.
In Canonsburg Pennsylvania Mrs Margaret Cerenzo 34 died in a kerosene explosion at her home one week after a fortune teller warned of danger The woman had pleaded with police to lock her up claiming she feared harm but officers released her advising no danger would come to her The blast proved fatal
In Rio Grande City Texas Mrs Sabina Garcia age 78 from Garciasville regains her sight after doctors said it was impossible. A relative’s eyewash supposedly cured her headache and within hours she read newspaper headlines for proof.
An anxious Professor Wakes receives a Crewe University zoology chair offer that includes a house and salary but requires marriage. Mrs. Lawrence, his housekeeper, hints at practicalities and a surprising proposal that could bind them both to the job and the hens he studies.
In 1898 near Apra harbor Guam residents were surprised when the U S S Charleston fired on a Spanish fortress. A Spanish envoy apologized for a non salute. Officials planned surrender talks while marines saluted under strict discipline.
A report prepared for the National Education Association by Dr. Charles D. Flory of Lawrence College argues that brain growth during school years is near its maximum and overexertion is unlikely. He urges teachers to respect differential growth rates, protect growing hearts from overzealous athletics, and notes girls mature earlier than boys affecting school schedules.
The United States owns island possessions including the Philippines Puerto Rico the American Virgin Islands American Samoa Guam Wake Island and the Midway Islands. It also holds uninhabited islets in the South Pacific and military rights in the Panama and Nicaragua canal regions. The U S acts as protector of Haiti and the Dominican Republic by treaty in effect.
Easter Monday eggs are placed under hens to hatch amid fun. In some districts girls throw flowers into wells and bathe to be deemed beautiful. Other areas forbid maidens from touching soil with bare feet from Good Friday to Easter to protect future family life.
The Field Museum in Chicago displays the largest single cache of prehistoric flint discs from the Hopewell mounds in Ohio. They are arranged to mirror the original placement by early American inhabitants in the region.
Pontiacs overpower Falcons 33 18 in city league basketball at the high school gym. Marvin Potter leads Pontiacs with 11 points while Ernest Schnidt tops Falcons with eight. Dorris and Annis contribute solid defensive games for their teams.
Union Church notes a 9 50 a m school session and 11 a m sermon Belief That Matters with nursery care and evening worship at 8 p m A 7 p m choir rehearsal and youth events slated for midweek First Baptist lists Bible school at 10 a m and services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with a midweek prayer meeting St John s Catholic Church in Wasco records masses at 8 and 10 a m Confessions at 7 p m and weekday masses at 7 a m Christian Science Society rounds out the notice with branch church details.
Kiwanis club selects Frantic Follies cast tomorrow at Shafter High School study hall 7 30 pm. Actors and near actors will learn assignments from a visiting director. all male business leaders will crossdress for a lighthearted benefit show. Proceeds fund local underprivileged children through Kiwanis club work. Bill White assists with direction as November 30 and December 1 performances are set at the new high school gym and auditorium.
Central Market dominated King Lumber 26 to 10 at their school gym on Monday. Bob Wardwell led Central with 14 points while adding strong floor play. Wardwell fueled the lead as Central opened 11-6 at halftime and pulled away in the second half. Johnny Gaede paced King Lumber with 3 points and solid floor work.
In Boston Massachusetts at Corner Sixth and E streets the church holds Sunday services at 11 a m with Sunday school at 10 a m A Wednesday evening meeting is scheduled the first Wednesday of each month at 8 00 o clock The subject of Sundays Bible lesson is not stated.
On January 1, 1939 the hospital insurance programs reported 2,874,055 persons enrolled in hospital care plans. The figure reflects broad participation across coverage areas and signals growing public reliance on social welfare services.
A new work shop period begins for Richland seventh and eighth graders with changes to help students find suitable work. A study hall hour is provided, murals are being prepared in the old school, and a range of courses including photography drama journalism and crafts are offered under staff led by Edna Wisely Frances Whitmore and Roy Langesen. The Richland Star school paper is planned and the band, directed by Kenneth Bayless, shows improving performance with new instruments boosting morale.
Reading tests are being given at Richland School as part of an improvement program. The effort is staged and aims to raise reading achievement through progressive activities and assessment.
Tests administered two weeks ago and yesterday measure mental maturity for diagnostic purposes. Follow up with special reading tests to determine needed work. End of year plan includes additional tests to assess reading improvement.
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