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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1942
Page
4
A reflective holiday editorial recalls the Nativity and the global struggle between peace and tyranny. It honors soldiers abroad and the sacrifices defending freedom, urging readers to cherish Christmas joy while acknowledging the debt to those on war fronts and awaiting Santa.
Wickard led the home front effort to simplify buying and selling by regulating food production and distribution. News of rationing caused panic buying and empty shelves as shoppers faced shortages and rising prices despite price ceilings.
The piece critiques retail price controls and legal complexity as merchants struggle to supply goods. It contrasts producers, distributors, and consumers under rules like the General Maximum Price Regulation, urging simplification for clarity and fair access to ham and eggs.
Congressmen politicians and civic leaders express wartime ideas in Los Angeles and Sacramento. Figures include Jerry Voorhis Earl Warren Lois Meek Stolz and Lydia Peck discussing wartime policy public opinion evacuated Japanese and gasoline hoarding warnings and calls for action.
Minter Field adapts to rationing with no serious problems reported so far. Civilians and military on pass are urged to conserve and share, while drivers are told to fill before travels and avoid crowding highways to prevent accidents.
Production of fresh prunes in Idaho, Washington and Oregon will total about 115,300 ons. The estimate cites steady demand and favorable growing conditions across the three states.
It is estimated that turkey growers of Washington will have about 1 096 000 birds this season. The forecast reflects strong demand and steady production plans across major poultry operations in the state.
Aviation Cadet Hans Nielsen, previously an enlisted bombardier at Hickam Field, Hawaii, sunk a Japanese heavy cruiser with a single bomb during the Battle of Midway. At ten thousand feet he scored the hit in 1 minute 40 seconds, then returned to the West Coast Army Air Forces Training Center for flight officer training. Nielsen, son of Reverend and Mrs. Ommand Nielsen of Sand Creek Wisconsin, is a Navy family with brothers also in service.
An Army notice invites volunteers for the five week aerial gunnery course at Tyndall Field. Enlisted men under sergeant, ages 18 to 30, with at least seventh grade education and 85+ on the army test, may apply through their commanding officers. Training leads to staff sergeant, specialist wings, and a 50 percent flight duty pay increase amid urgent demand for gunners.
The new swimming pool, expected to be completed by January 1st, is advancing under the supervision of Post Engineer Capt. D. W. Eckerman. The George von Klein Smith Construction Co. of Bakersfield is pouring concrete, with most labor provided by soldiers.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a lesson notice or religious topic from December 20. Mentions subjects and texts but specifics are unreadable. No clear people or organizations emerge. content remains opaque.
A sermon urges a Christ centered Christmas for 1942 focusing on joy in Christ’s coming, the assurance of salvation, and a testimony to the world. It contrasts merry surface distractions with core spiritual meaning and calls for celebrating with essentials and abundant kindness.
Pastor H D Wiebe leads at 9 30 Sunday School with two departments.11 o clock sermon titled A Twofold Promise Hidden Manna and the White Stone. Music by M B Choir directed by A F Bergen Miss Alice Nikkel pianist. Evening 6 30 Prayer Circle 6 45 Christian Fellowship 7 00 Bible Study 1 Timothy pastoral letter 7 45 Revival Services with special music. Midweek Prayer 7 30 Wednesday. Christmas program December 24 7 15 p m church invites all. Christmas day service with choir hymns.
Sunday at FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH Arthur D. Wenger minister hosts 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m Morning Worship theme Where Is He That Is Born 7 p m Christian Endeavor 8 p m Evening Meditation Rev Alice B Smith minister to the Shut-Ins delivers evening message Christmas program Thursday December 24 7 30 p m Christmas services Friday December 25 10 30 a m activities and services listed
The notice lists Sunday School 10 50 AM Morning Worship 11 AM Young People's Meeting 7 PM Evening Service 8 PM with topics True Adoration and A Diving Appeal. Christmas program Monday Dec 21 at 7 30 PM. Wednesday Bible Study 8 PM Choir Practice Friday 7 30 PM Prayer Meeting. St Thomas Catholic Church Ninth and Brosaurnse Sts Masses 8 and 10 AM led by Rev Owen McMinten.
Christian Science Society in Boston lectures on atomic force in the universe and man with readings from Acts Psalms and Mary Baker Eddy. The article also notes Oregon seed production of about 71,600,000 pounds of Austrian winter pea seed this season.
Tha Tini and Cintnn Thad report all horses vaccinated against equine encephalomyelitis. The notice underscores a district effort to safeguard livestock health and prevent disease spread.
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