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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1938
Page
6
A lesson on Exodus 20 8 11 and Luke 13 10 17 argues for keeping a weekly day of rest to honor God. It warns against commercializing Sunday, urges church attendance, and highlights Jesus healing in the synagogue as a model of serving others and defending faith.
James Fennemore the last survivor of the Powell Colorado expedition recalls the 1869 Grand Canyon voyage as official photographer. He describes days of wet clothes muddy camps and boats dragged through rapids. Born in London he moved to America in 1864 and later worked in photography before joining the expedition.
A January 1928 cafeteria encounter reveals a young couple’s budding romance. They discuss names, future plans, and personal limits while the man asks for a proposal and hints at an office move, ending with them paying jointly as they leave.
A religious quotation notes that all beings are seen by God and nothing hidden from the divine gaze as described in Hebrews 4 13 in a devotional line.
Boston resident Patrick Folan 43 who is blind loses his seeing eye dog Elaine in a hit and run. The dog died after being taken to Angell Memorial hospital. Elaine previously aided Folan who was blinded three years earlier by a flying wood fragment while working. The Norwood Knights of Columbus bought the dog for 600 dollars and funded Morristown NJ training.
Berkeley scientists test 600 coeds at the University of California find a tendency toward lower measured intelligence when physical beauty is high. Dr Samuel J Holmes and C E Hatch caution against overgeneralizing but note distractions may hinder academic progress for very attractive students.
The Central Valley Water project surpasses 1000 workers for the first time with 1095 men at work. Of these 703 are contractor employees and 392 are on government rolls. Sites active include Shasta and Friant dam areas in Antioch Tracy Newman Modesto Pinedale Berkeley Redding and Visalia.
Scientists seriously weigh mining operations in ocean waters. They note the oceans hold essential materials that could be removed for an indefinite period without obvious depletion.
A high voltage line down on the Flickinger ranch east of town along Calloway canal caused a power cut in Shafter Saturday morning. W. H. Jahant of San Joaquin Light and Power said the circuit was switched to an alternate line after about 20 minutes while repairs were completed.
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