Historical Note: This comes from Larry Peahl's 53 page compilation of the "Chronology of History of Taft" from 1863 until 2009:
January 7, 1937 -- City schools passed a $50,000 bond Election for a swimming pool 991 to 120.
March 14, 1937 -- Fits Christian Church (7th and North Street) is dedicated.
March 20, 1937 -- Taft Junior College sprinter, Henry Gonzales, ties National Junior College record in the 100 yard dash in 9.6 seconds.
April 2, 1937 -- High school awards contract for $113,144 to complete the north and South wings,
May 4, 1937 -- Harry Hopkins looses election for 10th congressional district to Alfred J. Elliott of Tulare County (55% to 45%).
May 7, 1938 -- City installs parking meters on a trial bases/ Removed a few weeks later,
May 10, 1937 -- First Methodist Church is dedicated at 7th and North Streets.
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