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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1941
Page
7
Fragmentary note outlines a February 16 lesson on subjects and scripture. Names and details are unclear, with garbled terms and likely educational content.
A devotional outline urges Christians to practice forgiveness repeatedly and express gratitude daily. It cites Luke 17 4 and Ephesians 4 32, urging rebuke for temptation, repentance, and heartfelt thanks to God and others, plus encouragement to thank church leaders and loved ones.
A reader notes repeated study of the Bible and a yearly practice of reading it again. The author praises its value for both lawyers and clergy, expressing esteem for the sacred text and its guidance.
The page lists scores from February 4 league play at Newnan Alley with multiple teams and bowlers. Notable entries include Johnson, Neuman, Schnidt, Gaede, Lachenmire, and Stoller with individual game and series tallies, totals approaching 2300 for a team.
State board auditors report 14 eastern audits of 125 California business accounts yield tax deficiencies totaling 508000. Eastern firms lacking California records pay a pro rata audit cost, with traveling expenses of 11602 mostly charged to established California bookkeepers. Net gain to California exceeds 100000 in further receipts.
A library receives nineteen adult titles and nineteen juvenile books in a first of month shipment. The list includes Tolstoi Resurrection Steinbeck Grapes of Wrath and Sandburg Abraham Lincoln War Years along with works by Dickens Barrie Nordhoff and London.
The Agriculture Department announced a plan to divert up to 12.5 million bushels of 1940 grown Irish potatoes from eight western states into livestock feed. Growers receive 25 cents per hundredweight or 15 cents per sixty pound bushel for U S No 2 grade potatoes at least one and a half inches in diameter. Eligible regions include Colorado, western Nebraska, southeastern Wyoming, parts of Idaho, Malheur County Oregon Box Elder Cache Davis Millard Morgan Plume Utah Weber Utah Klamath and Crook Deschutes Siskiyou Modoc Mendocino Washington counties Kittitas Yakima and Benton.
Washing and shipping in refrigerator cars of fall and winter potatoes began last week in Chowchilla. Harvest has continued for weeks with potatoes sold in logs and trucked from fields to market in field run grade.
Milk production data show records set in ns, with Friday figures indicating higher output. Details are limited but point to notable gains in dairy yields across the region.
University of California researchers tested evaporative cooling in poultry houses to see if lower temperatures improve egg production and reduce mortality for fall and spring hatched birds. Results show cooled birds were more comfortable in warm weather, but overall benefits are inconsistent and practical value remains doubtful.
United States Civil Service Commission announced open competitive examinations for jobs including apprentice in Washington, radio inspector, assistant radio inspector, and staff dietitian. Closing dates vary by state, with pay scales and age limits noted. detailed requirements available from John Roskam or the board secretary.
Captain Roy Gialyen of the Vena LEWay patrol addressed Shafter High School seniors on the pros and cons of traffic officer duties. He outlined qualifications to join the state police force.
Political observers discuss a potential split of California into two states along the Tehachapi Mountains. The topic, revived after the 1940 census, highlights tensions between northern and southern California and could shift legislative balance as Los Angeles gains seats at San Francisco’s expense.
Dr. C L Roadhouse of the University of California proposed a long term plan to improve market milk quality at the Dairy Industry Short course on the Davis campus. He urged green feed alfalfa hay legume molasses silage and carrots to boost vitamin A, along with milking prep to reduce off flavors and contamination, and removal of cows with abnormal udders.
Word reached Saturday of the death of P P Nikkel a former Shafter resident in Corn Oklahoma. Relatives planned to leave at once for Corn for the funeral services and burial.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for Aircraft Engine Mechanic Junior Machinist Machinist Aircraft Mechanic Junior Aircraft Woodworker Aircraft Woodworker and Aircraft Electrician at salaries from 1680 to 1860 a year after retirement deductions. Vacancies exist at the Sacramento Air Depot McClellan Field California with future openings in California Arizona and Nevada. Information available from the Secretary Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at post offices in California Arizona Nevada or from the Manager 12th U S Civil Service District San Francisco. Applications filed with the Manager Room 119 Federal Building San Francisco until further notice.
Glen Sanderson rolled a 227 game and 4604 total to top the Neyman alley business league standings Friday evening as scores were reported from the bowlers in play.
Isom researchers released study results showing that deeper alluvial and sandy loams in the state exhibit higher productive capacity than other soil types. The findings come from two years of field trials across multiple counties, highlighting soil depth and texture as key factors for crop yields.
California produced 1,425,120 ounces of gold in 1940 valued at 49,179,200 dollars, the largest production among states. The figure reflects mining activity during the year and highlights California’s dominant share of federal gold output.
Sunday worship at the Mennonite Brethren church featured Gideon speakers Charles Eisenmayer from Los Angeles and Henry Just from Dinuba. The Gideons, founded in 1906, distribute Bibles worldwide to schools hotels and federal camps and reportedly have 800000 members. The Young Men's chorus performed during the service.
A proposed California legislature measure would require jail sentences rather than fines for a motorist convicted a second time of driving while intoxicated. The bill aims to stiffen penalties and deter repeat offenses.
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