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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
7
David, fourteen, stays with his father’s flock on the plain after a night alarm. He resists joiners seeking spectacle, hears a lamb’s bleat, and slays a lion with a sling. His mother praises his fidelity and foresees a future before the king.
Bethlehem, once deemed an obscure Palestine town, gains prominence as the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ and central to nativity lore. The narrative frames its transformation from minor settlement to holy site within biblical history.
Southern California gas companies report improved systems to meet winter peak demand. Newby cites $560000 rehabilitation after 1938 floods, added 23 255 meters this year bringing customers to about 860000. Daily supply over 500 million cubic feet anticipated with new field taps and dry wells as backup.
An open competitive examination for an assistant marine engineer in the quartermaster corps at the War Department Manila Islands has been announced by the United States Civil Service Commission. Applicants need a bachelor's in engineering, relevant experience, and must be under 53. Applications due January 16, 1939. Further details may be obtained at the Shafter post office.
Work began on a new 440 yard track at Sh High School. The oval will lie north of the current track and extend onto the football field area. Officials plan to finish before spring and use it in the upcoming track season. A turf football field will be added north and east of the present field before next year.
Workmen report a new un named drier at Camp West Lone gin raises cotton grade in several cases by gently heating seed rollers to about 80 degrees and using a four inch perforated relier. The system forces heated air through the cotton as seeds are removed, with 140 to 150 degrees proving sufficient. The process prevents fiber brittleness, unlike older driers, and allows wet cotton to pass through without choking cleaning equipment.
Seven Hereford steers were delivered this week to the Shafter high school farm from the Minnehaha ranch near Elderwood. The stock will be raised and groomed at the farm for exhibition and show work next season.
Governor Frank F. Merriam will be principal speaker at the opening ceremony for the new Bakersfield to Grapevine four lane highway on December 16, as announced by event officials.
Report notes invitation extended to children from Rio Bravo and Wildwood districts. Maple children already invited. A.R. Duehren and J. R. Siemens report gathering data on disposal of call potatoes via alcohol and cow feed. County chamber letter invites members to the four-lane Bakersfield Grapevine opening on December 16.
Reports presented by sidewalk and Shafter Business Men's association members at Friday noon meeting at Cafe Neuman. A. P. Ohanneson stated that he
City Clerk Frank Shaw informed WPA officials and Monolith cement representatives that the sidewalk grant form nears completion under an improvement district plan. Property owners may bond the work, pay cash, or obtain an FHA loan with several months of payments. H. Schirmer, Christmas committee chair, said candy and favors for the children’s party have been ordered as plans progress.
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