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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
8
Evangelistic services led by Rev. A Nachtigal of British Columbia begin Sunday morning February 27. He will speak at both morning and evening services, with meetings continuing through the week until Friday. All are welcome to attend.
Resolution directs City Clerk to publish notice for April 12 1938 election in The Shafter Press. One precinct at Legion Hall Shafter polling hours set. council five members city clerk and city treasurer to be elected. officials named to oversee conduct.
Kern County farmers met to draft plans for a nine member County Agricultural Council to coordinate activities of agriculture groups. A L Tucker chaired as temporary leader while Lloyd Frick E O Mitchell and Frank Stockton were tasked to prepare a recommendation for the Kern County Chamber of Commerce. The council would replace the chamber's existing three member agricultural committee.
More than fifty Girl Scouts enjoyed the annual Valentine party Friday evening in Shafter despite stormy weather. Red and white décor filled the American Legion hall as the Hop Heart Relay and other games were played after group singing. The event closed with two heart shaped candy boxes presented to leaders Miss Margaret Jones and Miss Lela OConnell.
H G Happy Moore, a Bakersfield resident since 1922, arrived from Colorado to formally announce his bid for sheriff in Shafter. He stated he has confidence in his necessary qualifications for the office.
Hollywood Roundup screens at the Shafter Theatre on Friday and Saturday February 25 and 26 as a Columbia release. The feature stars B Jones and Wayne Morris with Buck as a stunt double for a conceited Hollywood cowboy, amid a love triangle with Helen Twelvetrees and a bank robbery twist.
The saying contrasts two roles as a life lesson urging patience when passive and decisive force when active. It reflects a timeless mindset about timing, restraint, and action in leadership and conflict.
Final preparations for the American Legion Auxiliary card party at the Legion hall tonight feature Five Hundred and Auction Bridge. The post Defense Week event starts at 8 o'clock, with hosts thanking friends for ranch care and hospital visits.
The Shafter Public Utility District invites bids to furnish labor and material for a construction project in Shafter California. Plans and specs are available for $15 per set with refunds upon return. bids due March 4 1938 at 3 PM and read aloud at 3:15 PM. prevailing wage rates posted and mandatory payment of wages disclosed.
Miss Lily Hein entertained the M B Sewing Circle at her home Monday night with sewing and song. Rev. Wm. Bestwater led devotionals and refreshments were served. Upcoming hostess is Verna Balzer on Monday March 7.
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