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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
6
A sermon on Matthew 12 21 35 and Luke style notes argues forgiveness as central to Christianity. It cites Peter's sevenfold mercy versus Christ's 70 times seven and stresses personal forgiveness, motive, and accountability before God with cautions about bridging forgiveness to legal or social wrongs.
A terse proverb quotes Proverbs 29 20 warning that haste in words betrays folly and that there is more hope for a fool than for a quick tempered speaker. The line emphasizes restraint in speech.
An examination for a junior professional assistant job in the federal government will be held under civil service. Applications must be submitted in Washington before February 8. Full information available from John F. Roskam at the Shafter post office.
Sealed bids for additions to the Rio Bravo School District building and demolition of an existing structure will be accepted until 7 30 P M January 26 1940 at the Board offices Kern County California. Plans may be obtained for $25 from Perrine & Associates Fresno. Bids require a 5 percent bid bond and contract bonds. Prevailing wages are listed by craft with minimum hourly rates and overtime.
Miss Sara Stys will begin teaching at Shafter High School on January 22, taking over classes from Miss Daisy Blaettler who leaves for Cocha Bamba Bolivia to marry Arthur Biggs. Stys, UC Berkeley graduate with Prague study, will teach world history three sections, English, and girls’ physical education.
The Shafter branch of Kern County Library circulated 2261 publications in December. Juvenile fiction 761, nonfiction 327, magazines 16. Adult fiction 753, nonfiction 307, magazines 97. Announced by librarian Mrs. Thomas Wedge.
A group insurance plan for Kern County teachers becomes operative next Monday. About half of the county's teachers have enrolled, marking the start of the new coverage.
Notice sets February 6 1940 as the special election date for annexing the East Half of Tract 1037 Manuel Tract to Shafter Kern County California. Polls open 8 AM to 12 PM at Ed Warren Garage 400 Faber Street with Judges Ed Warren Earl Roscamp Inspector Herbert Schirmer. Ballots ask Yes or No on annexation to Shafter and officers will count certify seal tally sheets after closing.
M. L. Thomas, manager of the Bank of America branch, cites the year end statement as proof of the bank’s vital role in local business. He notes the substantial funds advanced to businesses and individuals stimulate trade and employment across the state and praises the branch’s contribution to community financial needs.
Kern County Farm Bureau directors met in Bakersfield to discuss beet and cotton plans. A. W. Eckmann of Shafter attended, and Frank Alves said beet plantings of 5 000 acres are planned with a sugar beet program. Bob Davidson noted cotton consumption exceeds estimated production by about one and a half million bales, signaling full crop sale plus loan holdings.
Public sale listing of various land parcels in Kern County near Shafter California. Estates include NE quarter of NW, SE quarter, and LLC interests in 45 acres, plus Lots 5 6 13 Tract 1021 in Shafter with map details filed 1935 and several other sections and townships.
Shafter High School hosts Maricopa squads Friday as Generals Colonels and Bucks duel three visiting teams. Maricopa leads Sierra league A division. lineup hints include Kirschenmanns and Witcher for Shafter along with Newton Combs Evans in guards. Bucks aim to remain undefeated. probable starters Gaede Potter Schnidt Hall and Evans with Weatherford possibly seeing action.
Mrs. J H Arnold grows twelve varieties of strawberries on Fresto avenue three miles NW of Shafter. Rockhill plants from Oregon yield large firm fruit through fall despite frost. Dorset, New Gems and other varieties flourish in a plot planted in October. Irrigation on ridges, moisture kept in summer, barnyard fertilizer, and careful weed control keep the crop profitable with local sales. Boysen berries also produced 35 12 boxes two years ago from 36 plants.
Art Regier of Shafter will be seated as Noble Grand of the Wasco Odd Fellows at a joint installation with the Wasco Rebekahs. Ralph Short of Shafter will become vice grand. Local members plan to attend the ceremony at the Odd Fellows hall in Wasco.
Shafter high school students will present a 15 minute radio skit on KPMC Bakersfield next Monday at 4 45 pm. The program aims to acquaint the public with campus activities and introduces two new students. Cast includes Glenn Bender Nedra Latta Merton Wiedmann Letha Becher Harry Hofman and Bob Curtis.
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