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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1942
Page
7
Fragmentary note appears to describe a lesson date of August 23 and a focus on religious education. The text includes garbled phrases suggesting council or education topics and selected entries or rents, but readable specifics are limited. No clear persons or organizations stand out.
Religious sermon notes on Jacobs vision in Genesis 28 10 22 and 3 15 emphasizing Gods grace protection and vow to serve him. Following a wartime column criticizes public morale in OWI era democracy and calls for a stronger fighting spirit against fascism with blunt language by S/Sgt Karl H. Houston.
West Point cadet James A. McKinney tops the new class at Minter Field. A standout guard on the academy team, he recalls the Army Notre Dame game of 1940 and is set to finish his Basic flight training around Oct 1 before returning for his senior year.
Guests this week include Mrs Tuez Nelson Miss Della Gleason and Mrs Alice Marcus of Bakersfield. Mr and Mrs Enns of Ford Ord visited Mrs Enns parents Mr and Mrs F J Schierlmann. Fragments mention Haag Calder Wilson Munsey and others hosting and attending events plus a note on San Francisco bus travel by officials and workers.
Kern County Department of Public Health reports Vincent's infection accounts for about 6 percent of throat infections in its August bulletin. Of 3,000 nose and throat cultures, less than 2 percent were streptococcus positive. Emphasizes mouth hygiene, nutrition, and dental care to prevent Vincent's infection and sore throats.
In Tulare on August 20 Congressman Alfred J. Elliott of the 10th District issued an official expose denying claims he voted against Guam fortification. He says the harbor bill discussed was misrepresented and that no fortification measure existed or was ever voted on, urging voters to heed truth over rumor.
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