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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1938
Page
7
A brief syndicated column by Teresa Parker from Wheeler Syndicate notes weather or water topics. The piece appears in the Wheeler Syndicate WNU Service lineup.
A woman narrates a rainy night where she follows friends to a medium for peace of mind, endures discomfort from new satin slippers and drizzly stairs, and returns home to a harsh husband. She discovers Eddie had cooked his own supper and she breaks down in tears over failed attempts to please everyone.
Dr. M. B. Greene reported to the American Association for the Advancement of Science that venom from bees lizards salamanders and venomous snakes can block individual nerves to relieve palsy paralysis and spinal cord injuries. The method, developed after World War I, involves precise injections into nerves offering pain relief superior to opiates in some cases.
Coed 72 Mrs. Sara Smith known as Grandma at Glassboro State Teachers College will return to dormitory life when classes resume in September. After teaching since seventeen and raising three sons, she pursued a postgraduate course in science sociology and history and enjoyed dormitory student life more than teaching.
A nationwide survey by the department of agriculture finds that hired help in the typical American village home has declined due to labor-saving devices and greater use of bakeries laundries canneries and garment factories. The report notes regional variations and an average annual spend of 54 dollars with 2092 families showing 16 percent in low income households and 100 percent in the highest income bracket.
In Bakersfield Vermont a single room in a town building houses the village post office, library, and harness shop, a unique compact community center. The Masonic hall is also in the same building, home to Postmaster Arthur C. Wells and his librarian wife. The structure is about a century old, with the library in place 15 years and the post office for 40 years.
The WPA and National Youth Administration build tuberculosis trailers serving as private hospitals in isolated areas and as supplements to crowded urban facilities. Trailers admit minimal sunlight and ensure patient isolation to curb spread. Arkansas uses 100 trailers in five counties led by Searcy White county. Arizona operates units in four counties with clusters in Tucson and Phoenix.
Detroit report notes the federal floating post office begins its forty third year on the Great Lakes. The mail boat serves crew and passengers with a full land post office, including savings, money orders, parcel post, and five clerks under Marcus Randall. It operates seven days a week from April to Christmas, handling about 2,000,000 pieces annually.
The United States leads Europe in egg consumption with 236 eggs per person annually per the American Poultry Journal. England uses 158, Germany 144, Denmark 116. Canadians are the highest at 260 per capita, with many eggs used in industrial processes.
In Yellowstone National Park two motorists reported to Superintendent Edmund B. Rogers that a male black bear killed and consumed a cub this year. The sightings were made near the park’s interior as authorities verify the claims.
Sebewaing Michigan article notes women taking roles in crafting fish net anchors for local fleets. Story highlights community participation and the growing involvement of women in specialized harbor work.
W V Tate Hancock distributor told Dr L H Mc Grane president of the Shafter Business Men's Association that Lincoln would favor buying at home for both rails and money. He urged support of Hancock dealers to keep wealth and jobs in Kern county and cited local gasoline purchases as benefiting the community.
Manager Spencer Bisby outlines remodeling of the Arvin migratory camp after the cotton season. Modernization aims to increase capacity from 96 to 196 families, with funds allocated to enlarge facilities as Bisby notes two weeks of crowded conditions. Say you saw it in The Press.
Dr Andre Lobanov Rostovsky UCLA history associate professor and former Imperial Russian army captain says future conflicts may bypass formal declarations and advance with military moves without diplomatic steps.
The Rich land School District Board of Trustees invites bids for a new 64 passenger school bus with specified engine, drive, brakes, frame, and steel body features. Bids opened at 8 PM October 17 1938 in Shafter California. bidding must meet state education rules and district laws.
Marlien Neufeld Glen Bender Merton Wiedman and Calvin Gaede chosen for roles in Crystal Crazy to be presented at Shafter High School on October 2.
Members of the German club chose a cast for the upcoming production. Girls named include Louise Livers Donna Gershing Marion Harrison Patty Stringham Elsie Dahl and Amanda Johnson. Last year the club presented the comedy Elmer and now plans another performance backed by Patronize Press advertisers.
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