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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1943
Page
2
The article praises American farmers for planning to plant ten million more acres of food this year despite labor and equipment shortages and price controls. It frames farmers as resilient and patriotic, comparing them to soldiers in facing wartime needs.
A state wide committee proposes plans for the 1552 59 centennial of California statehood. The panel includes Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West and the American Legion with university scholars and community leaders to shape media coverage and public ceremonies across the state.
The article stresses California newspapers must uphold public information duty even when truth is hard to obtain or painful to report, emphasizing accountability of metropolitan and regional papers alike.
A jumbled April Fool piece notes wartime duties for all citizens. It claims citizens paid ten cents of pay, workers avoided nonessential jobs, farmers boosted food, and strife over hoarding ended. It ends with a tongue in cheek regret from Washington experts.
Retailers urge Brown to lower point values and adjust dried goods limits to prevent a panic as March supplies strain grocers. They argue shoppers should buy weekly and support local stores to avoid overburdening shortages and keep home markets functioning.
Madame Chiang Kai-shek addresses audiences in California praising China as a beacon against tyranny. She argues for human dignity and justice in a future world order and predicts China will become a great power guiding its people.
Postmaster General Walker in Los Angeles warns that it may be necessary within a few days to eliminate use of air mail by the public. Senator Johnson urges focus on winning the war despite peace plans. Actress Margo jokes about a legal name and court action. A Hollywood portrait hints at production pressures and social issues as war drives draft and morale.
A comprehensive Sunday and midweek schedule lists classes for all ages at 9 30 a m worship at 11 a m including a German service at 11 10 a m a communion service and remoration of the washing of the disciple's feet at 2 00 p m a prayer circle 6 30 p m Christian fellowship multiple departments 7 00 p m Bible study and at 8 45 p m Jugendverein followed by a Wednesday midweek prayer service at 8 00 p m.
Local church announcements list William Harper as pastor with Sunday morning service at 9 45 and 11 00 sermons on A Way of Life and Personalities in Last Week of Our Lord's Life. Young people plan sunrise Easter service at First Baptist to foster church cooperation and youth involvement.
Pastor E M Anderson invites all to Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. Morning service themed The Church of Sets. 4:00 p.m. Children’s meeting. 7:00 p.m. Young People and Prayer League. 8:00 p.m. Evening service on God’s View of World Rulers. Midweek prayer meeting and Bible study every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
The Rev Owen McMullan pastor at 1918 Broadway is listed with phone 688. Mass times are Sundays 8:00 and 10:00 am, weekdays 7:00 am. Confessions Saturday 4:30 and 7:00 pm. Lenten devotions Wednesdays 7:30 pm, Rosary and Beneath Friday 3:00 pm. Way of the Cross and Benediction Friday 7:30 pm. Sunday Holy Hour 4:00–5:00 pm.
The Christian Science Society in Boston, branch of The Mother Church, advertises Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. The weekly Bible lesson centers on Unreality with quotes from Jeremiah, Matthew, and Mary Baker Eddy, emphasizing faith over material conditions.
San Francisco reports that the 1939 trout season will open May 1 as usual despite war rumors. George P. Miller states no closures are planned beyond essential conservation measures, and streams will close only as in peacetime to protect trout populations.
In Golden Gate Park's Shakespeare Garden San Francisco the bronze bust of Shakespeare is the sole duplicate made from the Stratford- upon-Avon original. The piece stands as a unique replica amid the garden’s literary tribute.
A note describes lesson topics and Scrij texts chosen for April 4. It credits Meeones as the source and mentions copyright by the author. The item emphasizes educational use and permissions.
The article studies Peter and John as the first disciples of Jesus, detailing how they heard of Christ, their personal encounters, and their immediate following of Jesus to become fishers of men. It emphasizes testimony, personal experience, and obedience as essential steps for faith and service.
The Pacific Rod and Gun Club and the San Francisco League for Service Men appeal for fish tackle for soldiers in remote posts. Reconditioned rods, reels, lines, hooks and flies are packed at 1430 Van Ness Avenue and shipped to distant posts to aid recreation and supplement mess hall menus.
The article urges stretching meat provisions using cheaper cuts and assorted proteins. It notes meat as a prime complete protein source and mentions alternatives like milk, eggs, fish, poultry, and plant options such as peas, oils, nuts, cereals, and macaroni to supplement and extend meat-protein larder.
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