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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1940
Page
2
The article argues against disincorporation of Shafter, urging readers to consider all facts. It contends municipal policing, street maintenance, and finances improve under incorporation. It notes tax figures, court structure, and the need for voter control of city affairs, warning that the move aims to tear down rather than improve.
The excerpt warns residents about a proposed incorporation petition for Shafter. It emphasizes maintaining a government system where citizens elect representatives for city matters and advises against signing the incorporation petition to support progress.
The article argues that democratic government underperforms when electors or officials lack capability. It highlights a Los Angeles County program hiring university graduates for a year at 65 dollars monthly to prove fitness for permanent roles. With six jobs open, 62 applicants show strong interest, signaling public service can be a desirable profession when well managed.
A San Joaquin column notes autumn formally begins Sunday evening at 8 45 PM and daylight and darkness balance for 24 hours. The piece reflects on seasonal shifts from temperate valleys to the Sierra Nevada, praising the mountains’ changing colors and crisp mornings as autumn unfolds.
Cecil Meadows Kern county airports superintendent spoke at Shafter Rotary detailing German air activity in Dunkirk and London attacks. He claimed US air power superiority with a 28 ton bomber capable of 30 000 feet and planned bomb sight. noted near misses, long range flight from New York to Berlin and a four 2000 horsepower engine ship.
Stamps issued by the Chinese National government to mark the 150th anniversary of the US Constitution have been received by Dr. Ralph W. Chaney, paleontology professor at the University of California. This appears to be the first time a single nation has marked the event in another country. The stamps arrived due to Chaney’s extensive China research.
A transmissible leaf yellowing disease of peaches similar to buckskin disease of cherries has been reported by the University of California College of Agriculture. No control has been discovered for this virus disease.
The piece notes President Roosevelt's presumed reaction to Democrats joining the Willkie cause. It discusses a California court ruling that narrowly distinguishes negligence from reckless driving and questions its usefulness in reducing accidents. It also mentions Henry Wallace barnstorming as a vice presidential candidate and references the national debt under FDR.
In Shafter, Richland elementary reports about 1300 pupils and Shafter high school 395 students, the largest totals in the schools' histories. Officials say most new students come from families relocating to the district for the cotton harvest season.
The Orthodox Missionary Baptist church in Shafter will host a two week revival led by Rev. Mr. Trubitte of Sanger. Services start October first with singing at 7 30 p m and talks at 8 p m each evening. Pastor Rev. Sam Wilcoxon invites all interested residents to attend.
Shafter youths dominate the Kern County Livestock show beef judging contest at Bakersfield with Charles Harris scoring 550 points to win. Alvin Roberson of Shafter finishes second, just 0.1 point behind Harris, and shares in $35 in prize money with Harris receiving $20 and Roberson the remainder.
Shafter high school junior class formed a committee to choose a spring play. Members named Joyce Haag Linda Fadenracht Letha Bartel Charles Potter and Eldon Myrick. Director likely Miss Patricia Sepulveda with help from Miss Helyn McCormick and Wendell Alien as class advisors.
Basil W. Herman resumes editorship of The Shafter Progress from S. E. DeRackin who is detained by a family death and legal battles. Readers are promised more local news next week as Maurice Frank promotes new synchronized sound and color opera production on Long Island. The Wasco Famosa road contract awarded to Valley Paving of Visalia for 179 992 dollars will start in 30 to 60 days with about 100 workers.
John Stephen McGroarty will headline the Women's Progressive Club Reciprocity luncheon October 4 at the Main Oil Club building southwest of Wasco. M. V. Hartranft accompanies the author of the Mission Play. luncheon starts at 12 30 p m with attendees invited.
The Richland P T A starts the new school year with a reception for teachers on Thursday September 27 at the schoolhouse. Come and meet the teachers.
The readable fragments mention Maxwell Armstrong buying vitamins in California, Dorothy Kenyon, a New York jurist at a Treasure Island speech about peace and liberty, Wendell Willkie's California campaign appeal, E David Smith of San Rafael on presidential run, and a quote about totalitarian leaders with intelligence and belligerence.
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