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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1940
Page
7
A fragment lists a February 4 lesson labeled Lesson 5 and references a council or association context. It notes texts by permission and appears to be a catalog or instruction fragment. The readable items hint at educational or doctrinal material used with permission.
A religious sermon asserts humanity as God's creation in His image and outlines Christian duty. It emphasizes the Holy Spirit indwelling believers, urges holy living, and calls for a separated life, promising personal and church revival if readers respond.
The text urges calm temper and cheerful companionship to keep friends and ensure others enjoy one’s company. It emphasizes self control as the key to lasting social bonds and agreeable interactions.
Kern county reports a 1939 value rise with livestock at the top, totaling 8.3 million dollars including poultry and dairy. Cotton, potatoes, grapes, and alfalfa follow in value as overall crop and livestock earnings reach 28.55 million in the year.
Brass dog license tags bearing Shafter 1940 and numbered 1 to 100 arrived at city hall this week. Dog licenses will be issued after county health officials set a vaccination day for rabies at the city.
Shafter high school played Friday at Tehachapi with the Bucks gaining a 20 to 18 win while the Colonels fell 31 to 14 and the Generals lost 34 to 30. Ed Gaede led Shafter scorers with nine points as Tehachapi’s Brite and Castro each had 12. Walt and Wilbert Kirschenmann combined for 18 Shafter points.
Central Market basketballers from the city league suffered a 103 to 23 defeat against the Delano town team at Delano on Monday evening. Officials requested a new score book at halftime due to insufficient pages in the old log.
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