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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1942

Page

6

Brown's Townies Edge Officers 38 31 In Monday Fight

Brown's Townies defeated the Officers 38 to 31 at the high school gym after an even first quarter. Barry Kessler scored 16 for the Townies and Fox 13 for the Officers as the locals held the lead through the game with a late surge by the Visitors. A rematch is set for next Monday at the same venue.

Brown's Brown's Townies Minterfield Barry Kessler Shafter Fox John Brinegar Bill Brown Bill Bateman Harry Kessler Bill Rodgers Cliff Squier Monty Montgomery

Agricultural Committee Calls for Japanese Removal Resolution

At a Kern County Defense Council meeting the Agricultural Committee passed a resolution urging the federal government to remove persons of Japanese descent. Attending from Shafter was Jack Hare, the local agricultural inspector.

Kern County Defense Counsel Shafter Jack Hare

Out of Every 100 Men Released From California Prisons

A California Department of Corrections analysis shows 92 of every 100 released inmates succeed on parole. The study highlights rehabilitation trends and challenges in reintegration programs across the state.

California

How to Respect and Display the U S Flag

A guide outlines proper flag handling and display rules. It covers hoisting order with state flags, orientation of the union, platform display, international banners, wall mounting, group flag lines, church settings, angled displays, and processional precedence.

The United States OF America

Lesson for February 22 CTS Texts and Education Note

Fragmentary text mentions February 22 date and education topics. The readable bits point to a lesson or instruction outline about national schooling and access. Entities include February 22 and education terms, but specifics are unclear.

Appointed to Serve Christ in Luke 6 Discourse

A sermon outline explains Jesus choosing the twelve after prayer, drawn from Luke 6 12 19, highlighting diverse backgrounds, companionship in service, and preparation to live for Christ. It contrasts divine selection with human limits and stresses enduring rewards and dangers in ministry.

Christ God Jesus

Draft deferment policy narrows permanent exemptions

The draft board announces no permanent deferments for men classed 1-A and limits lasting exemptions to temporary pauses until replacements are found. Previously key workers like firemen police and defense workers had permanent relief but now deferments for business men and farmers will allow time to dispose of property or arrange affairs before they may be called to service.

Firemmen

Bean Diseases Curbed By Experimental Work In Salinas Valley

Bean mosaic and root rot, serious diseases of pink and small white beans, are being curbed in the Salinas valley through University of California guidance and grower cooperation. The 1939 outbreak spurred aid, leading to disease-free seed production in 1940 and soil-temperature guided planting with cover crops to reduce early root-rot injury.

Salinas Valley University of California College of Agriculture Plant Pathology Division College of Agriculture King City Monterey County Agricultural Extension Service

Fruits Named As Sugar Substitute For Diet

The California Nutrition Committee led by Dr Agnes Fay Morgan advised using fresh dried and canned fruits as an extra source of sweetness. It noted fruits provide sugars plus vitamins and minerals and highlighted dried options like raisins figs and prunes. Cooked raisins supply their own sugar and prunes can be better cooked without added sugar.

California Nutrition Committee Agnes Fay Morgan University of California College of Agriculture

Kern County Receives $78 750 From State Gasoline Tax Funds

State Controller Riley apportioned 15 453 358 to counties with Kern County getting 78 750 54 after deducting 29 192 06 for unemployment relief loan repayment. County's share based on 68 125 vehicle registrations. Remaining funds 10 202 239 deposited in State Highway fund.

Kern County Riley

Notice of Trustees Sale in Kern County California 1942

Trustees E T Kruse and Parker S Maddux announce a public sale of real property in Kern County California. The sale will occur Friday March 13 1942 at 3 10 PM at the front entrance of the County Courthouse Bakersfield. Property includes West twenty five feet of Lot 38 and all of Lot 37 in Tract 1058 as recorded April 18 1938. Beneficiary is San Francisco Bank.

Bakersfield Kern State of California Roy Adelbert Stearns Minnie FE. Stearns T. Kruse Parker Maddux Secur San Francisco Bank County of Sa'd E. T. Kruse Parker S. Maddux Jackson Maddux Montgomery Street San Francisco California Douglas

Board to Purchase Kern County Land For Road Yard

Certificate shows Kern County Board of Supervisors plans to buy 1.91 acres in Section 10 Township 28 South Range 25 East for a road yard. Purchase from Theodore and Rudy Hoeger for 1000 dollars. Meeting to consummate is Monday March 9 1942 at 11:00 A M in Bakersfield California. Also includes fictitious name notice for partners Earl J Johnson Christine B Johnson and Robert Neuman at Shafter California with notary acknowledgment.

Board of Supervisors County of Kern State of California State of California Towit Kern County Land Company Meridian Kern Cou Theodore Hoeger Rudy Hoeger Kern County Court House Bakersfield R. J. Veose N Kern ,County OF Kern Shafter Earl J. Aoe Christine B. Johnson Robert Neuman

Newsboys of America Sell Over 90 Million in 10-Cent Defense Stamps

Newsboys of America report sales exceeding 90 million dollars in 10-cent defense stamps, bolstering wartime funding. Organizers credit youth outreach and national campaigns for strong uptake across cities and towns.

Newsboys America

Memory Lane notes from Shafter social happenings

Community brief listing local residents and visitors. Mrs J McKinley travels south with a brother in Alhambra. Mr and Mrs Fred Herbert welcome a baby boy born February 21. Floyd Lemon and Howard Lemon visit Shafter with Hubert Annis family. Jake Neufeld and Henry Goods spend Sunday in Dos Palos. E B Stringham and Patricia Stringham travel to Los Angeles to visit Stringham relatives. Bill Peters visits from San Luis Obispo.

Tip J. McKinley Down South Alhambra Fred Herbert Floyd Lemon Freedom Oklahoma Howard Lemon Los Angeles Hubert Annis Shafter Jake Neufeld Henry Goods Dos Paics E. B. Stringham Patricia Stringham

Lerdo Land Deal Seals Sale West of 99 Highway

Records show Lerdo Land Company sold acreage to L. J. Golding for about $125000. The property lies west of Highway 99 and includes parts of the old Lerdo township and areas east of the Calloway canal.

L. J. Golding Lerdo Land Company The County Recorder 99 Highway Lerdo Township Calloway Canal

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