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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1943
Page
2
Industrial Finishing notes that infrared photographs reveal painted surfaces that match both visible green and infrared reflectance. Green camouflage blends into foliage yet appears distinct to infrared aerial cameras, prompting use of paints that mimic infrared reflectance alongside visible color. Other colors like olive loam black and earth tones offer similar infrared matching options.
Vatican City is described as the world’s smallest state with full sovereign attributes, its own army, mint, postal system, and printing presses. It houses St. Peter’s, a 1,000 room Papal Palace, observatory, broadcasting station, and essential services including a school, jail, and air raid shelters. Telephone links connect Papal offices internationally.
Ellis V. Vestal extension swine specialist at State College says four pounds of potatoes equal a pound of corn and should comprise about half the hogs ration. Potatoes and other waste farm residues like peanuts and soybeans should be cooked first to avoid digestive troubles, and hogs should be removed from fields in late autumn rains.
The Papal States spanned mid Italy with over three million people before 1870. From 1870 to 1928 the Vatican lay under Italian government control with use granted by the state.
A 1930s account notes how Soviet leaders used parachuting as a youth training tool after a fair scene inspired the idea. It cites a 1936 wargame in which 3,500 paratroopers captured an airport, receiving equipment dropped from the sky, including light tanks and artillery, a feat described in a German attaché report.
Local notices from St John’s Shafter and First Mennonite Church share fall service openings, Sunday school times, and planned sermons. Additional Christian Science and Mother Church lessons reference Bible readings and Mary Baker Eddy quotes. Arthur D Wenger presides Mennonite services with Education Sunday themes and evening meditation.
The Mennonite Brethren Church at 400 Kern features pastor H. D. Wiebe with 9:30 Sunday school in two departments, 11 sermons in German and American at 11:10, 6:30 prayer circle, 6:45 Christian fellowship, 7:45 preaching, 8 p.m. Midweek prayer, children's classes and Bible study, inviting all to join for message and song. Love is lovely, hatefulness is hateful.
The First Baptist Church under Pastor E. M. Ander announces 10 a.m. Sunday classes for all ages. The program aims to engage families and broaden religious instruction during morning services.
The Sunshine class from First Baptist Sunday school held a picnic on Saturday afternoon at Mrs P A Schmidt's home. Sixteen girls attended and enjoyed games before a lawn supper marked the event's climax.
Miss Betty Mark of Washington, DC visits Shafter this week to see Miss Doris Davis and meet local friends.
A Lake Tender describes guarding a high Sierra lake to protect penstock pipes and turbines powering war production. He notes patrolling shores and watching water levels while electricity feeds the valley below and Pacific Gas and Electric Company remains central to the effort.
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