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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1941
Page
7
The item notes a S S lesson for April 13 assembled by the International Council of Religious Education. It mentions scripture selection and study guidance used in religious education contexts.
The sermon uses Luke and Revelation to affirm Christ’s resurrection and invites readers to join two believers on the road to Emmaus. It traces eyes opened by scripture, hearts warmed by exposition, and the quickening of feet to share the risen Lord with others.
Shatter bowlers defeated Wasco 2744 to 2547 in a Sunday special at Neuman alley. ouell led locals with 217 game and 576 series while Vannatta posted 184 210 for 576. Wasco’s Ernie Wallace topped his team with 551, and Barker, Lachenmayer, Ragsdale, Mocker and others contributed in the mixed score rundown.
Rev H A Chaney a converted prize fighter and Mrs Florence Chaney of Oklahoma City will start a revival campaign at the Pentecostal Gospel Mission on Shafterhighway Thursday April 17 at 7 45 pm. The Chaneys are described as logical forceful speakers by Pastor F L Doyle. Mrs Chaney will tell her life story during the visit.
Notice dated April 4 1941 states that after fifteen days the undersigned will sell alcoholic beverages at Eastside Drive In Lerdo Hwy 100 Vds E of Shafter Kern County California and applies to the State Board of Equalization for an On Sale Beer License protests may be filed with grounds for denial at Sacramento.
Marvin C. Schmoker applies to the Kern County Board of Supervisors for a public cafe dance license under County Ordinance No. 358. Hearing set for April 14, 1941 at 11:00 A.M. in the Board of Supervisors room, Bakersfield.
In the Superior Court of California Kern County the estate of Ella Jane Durrett deceased is open for creditor claims. Minnie Durrett executrix requests all claimants to present vouchers within six months after first publication to A Peter Channeson law office in Shatter Kern County or to the clerk of the Superior Court.
Gleason explains how Katherine Vanstone, a high society widow, fell for his groundkeeper and how the pair plotted to flee after Vanstone’s suicide. The two convicts recount witnessing the scene and the ensuing cover story as the romance challenges their loyalties.
University researchers, using radioactive iron produced by Professor Lawrence's cyclotron, studied iron excretion and immediate appearance in cow milk. Dr. Lowell Erf conducted experiments on two cows showing enzymes liberate iron quickly after feeding.
Congress man Alfred J. Elliott announced a Kern county rodent control project eligible for WPA funding and subject to the work projects administrator. The project carries an $8,031 allotment and aims to eradicate rodents and perform related work to improve agricultural conditions on public and privately owned property.
A Marine Corps recruitment truck with Gene W. Scott will be at the Shore post office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Interviews for enlistment will be conducted, and qualified applicants will be enlisted through the Bakersfield recruiting station.
A report by librarian Mrs. Thomas Wedge lists recent shipments to the Shafter library. The catalog includes numerous authors and titles across fiction, history, travel, and reference such as Hemingway Actions and Reactions, All Quiet on the Western Front, Plutarch's Lives, Falkland and others, indicating a broad acquisition. The list features works by Atlee, Bromfield, Calder Marshall, Gibbons, Kipling, Remarque, and Wells among many others.
Eight turnout coats for Shafter Volunteer Fire Department arrived this week ordered by the city. Dan Loewen, department head, says the canvas coats are rubber lined with inner flannel and similar to standard equipment used by larger city departments. Press advertising pave.
Members of the Cafe Newnan bowling team will travel to Las Vegas Nevada for a weekend of match games at the Recreation Center alley on April 19. Also mentioned is the installation of the world’s largest biscuit ovens in a new Oakland seat.
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