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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1936
Page
5
Ed T. Ryan, longtime Sacramento County tax collector, was found guilty of embezzling public funds and sentenced to one to ten years in Folsom State Prison.
Swrence L. Johnson, 43, a highway construction foreman, admitted he killed his bride of three months after saying she nagged him. Authorities report the fatal confrontation occurred in Grass Valley.
A concise study notes that hypercriticism involves extreme analysis often focused on negative aspects and judgment. It outlines how heightened scrutiny can affect judgment and interpersonal dynamics.
A brief report notes Guatemala becoming the only American territory under white control by peaceful means. The statement emphasizes the peaceful nature of the transition and the regional context of control.
Mrs George J Strauss nee Mary Bestwater returned last Friday from an extended visit to Saskatchewan. She was accompanied by Mr and Mrs B F Redekef of Herbert Saskatchewan who will join Shafter for a visit. Mrs Strauss has gone on to Los Angeles and her husband is employed by a tire firm. They plan to establish a home in Long Beach. Congregational Aid society rummage sale set for Saturday near the post office with committee J W Hester H R Janzen Elmer Chindbere Co G Lindquist and J P Harris. Here From Gilroy.
Mrs O L Hancock of Gilroy arrived Friday for a week at the home of Dr and Mrs Taylor Tabb. They drove to Tehachapi on Sunday. Mr and Mrs F F Latta and family visited friends in Porterville. Mrs Thomas Wedge the Shafter librarian drove to Long Beach for Columbus Day. Substituting Mrs J H Porterfield has been substituting at Richland school this week.
Paul Winter of Shafter and Opal Lee of Bakersfield received licenses to wed. A Kern County Legion meeting in Wasco discussed Armistice Day observances, Education Week events, and a push to make Armistice Day a national holiday. Walter Bergen will marry Venonia Stone next Sunday at the Stone home after purchasing Ike Peters house.
A. J. Zimmerman and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Weyand and family extend thanks for the community’s love, sympathy, flowers, and messages during their bereavement. They pray that every kind deed will be abundantly rewarded.
The three day State convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union ended with officers elected: Louise J Taft Colusa president Mary E Hollingsworth vice president Grace R Randall San Francisco corresponding secretary Sarah H Cairns Napa treasurer Flora R Ward Lindsay recording secretary.
The Rexall One Cent Sale is in progress at Shafter Drug Store though late advertising delayed an official announcement. The ad in today's Press outlines details and the store promises many other bargains upon a visit.
The county board of supervisors repealed the recently enacted zoning ordinance by a three to two vote. Supervisors Woollames and Abel opposed the repeal after a stormy session with several speakers opposing the ordinance.
Constable John Reily found a sedan hidden in sage brush about three miles south of town. The coronet sedan had been stolen from Hitchcock about three months ago. Thieves abandoned the vehicle after breaking the axle and none of the extras were taken.
The California Railroad Commission has ratified the agreement with interested attorneys that the Santa Fe bus hearing, previously set for October 14, is continued to October 20.
The Mennonite Brethren church announces services for Sunday October 18 with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. morning worship on the theme Christ the Goal of Our Life. A Bible lecture at 2 p.m. on The Return of Christ and the Greatest Earthquake will be given by Dr. C. E. Hedrick, revival meetings at the First Baptist church. Evening programs include 6:30 p.m. meetings of the C group and 7:30 p.m. Jugendverein program.
Statement explains that taxes on manufacturers are passed to consumers and embedded in prices. It cites bread costing one and two thirds cents in Federal taxes, arguing these taxes support the costs of the New Deal government.
Costs millions sale. Four and one half million Americans, workers and their families dependent on farm work and processing farm products are added to unemployment and relief problems by the New Deal crop reduction program.
The Roosevelt administration tax bill collects about one quarter of wages from workers and farmers largely through hidden taxes. This levy hit earnings through multiple channels, shaping the cost of living and prompting policy debates nationwide.
Social notes announce the engagement of Miss Margaret Koehn to John Balzer with a ceremony planned for Sunday afternoon October 25 at the bride’s parents residence Mr and Mrs A D Koehn. Invitations have been issued to relatives and close friends of the contracting parties.
Santa Fe Trail Stages seeks control of Central Arizona Transportation Lines and Arizona Utah Stages per Examiner Hendon recommendation. Approval would let Santa Fe extend stage service Phoenix to Salt Lake City and route lines from California through these states. Additional ICC applications could expand service from Chicago to California, into the Rocky Mountain and southwest regions.
Sacramento reports higher tax receipts with a deficit of 29 million dollars at September end. Total cash balance stands at 14.747 million and fund deficiency 24.747 million, plus 4.2 million owed to the State Relief Administration for the motor vehicle fund. July to September tax intake reached 48.977 million, up from 36.35 million a year earlier. The state notes debt reduction lags revenue gains due to nongeneral fund receipts like gas tax and in lieu taxes plus liquor licenses. Increased aid for the aged and other new spending drive the rise in collections.
Sacramento reports a first time shortage of applicants for junior bridge tender posts as the State Personnel Board opens thirty openings. Officials anticipate strong interest for later positions including clinical laboratory technician real estate salesman administrator of social security program and placement officer at Ventura School for Girls with salaries ranging from 105 to 400 dollars monthly.
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