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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
7
Christ's Concern for the Lost Sermon Lesson
A sermon on Luke 15 1-32 portrays the lost as objects of divine pursuit. It contrasts God seeking the lost with human complacency and urges believers to imitate the shepherd woman and father in seeking repentance, with emphasis on the prodigal son and call to come to God now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seyrand
Christ
Good Shepherd
Heaven
God
Community signs questioned as locals clash over influence
A Bakersfield reader notes signs favoring local officials while accusing bigwigs of pretending to aid the rank and file. Officer Walter Justice encounters a girl at 5 am heading to school, mistaken alarms cause a hurried morning. References to Roy Woollames and Kern airfield plans appear amid broad commentary on local media and terminology.
Preach and Heal The Kingdom Is At Hand
A brief exhortation urges followers to go forth and preach that the kingdom of heaven is near while healing those in need. The message emphasizes action, compassion, and spiritual urgency for believers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of Heaven
Progress, perhaps. Around Town telephonic notes
A lighthearted look at how a new switchboard and improved school system complicate the way to reach the principal. The office lines for the principal, secretary, attendance, and agricultural departments may be connected after a flurry of switches, illustrating progress in a small town.
Luck of Bill Stoller Sparks Early License Plate Pickup
Bill Stoller secures license plates early for a Home Appliance pickup to dodge crowds. Two days later the pickup is wrecked completely and no refund on license. Al Anderson played his marble machine, won two free games, and felt shaken. Ralph Short showcases a whittling piece featuring a wooden coiled snake with fangs and rat elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Stoller
al Anderson
Ralph Short
Aceorufiis
Migrant Workers Shift to Defense Jobs
A substantial share of the nation s about four million migratory workers is moving to areas where the defense program is creating new jobs, a preliminary report for The House indicates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Cannon Rolls 232 To Top Commercial League Bowlers
Cannon of Barker Brothers emceed the event at Neuman alley this week. His total score was 566 points, era bowlers from the Commercial League featured in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Barker Brothers
Neuman Alley
Wells
Hole
Ig. Bennett
B. Grisso
Boutwell
Burbank Lll
Northrup
Barker Bros
Teen Baerkett
Mocker
E. Wallace
F. Barker
Cc. Thompson
B. Johnson
J. Tracelet
Cafe Neuman
R. Neuman
B. Neuman
J. Neuman
M. Cain
D. Unruh
Sam
B. Lachen’ier
S. Lachen’ier
R. Lachen’ier
E. Lachen‘i
E. Warren
D. Arnold
C. Neuman
Wolf
Jack’s Garage
J. Dalke
H. Hansen
J. Janzen
B. Youell
Last Chance to Renew 1941 License Plates in California
The Department of Motor Vehicles warns motor owners to renew 1941 license plates before February 4 to avoid penalties. Director James M. Carter says expect record crowds at 75 branches next week as no extension will be granted. motorists should present their 1940 registration card and pay fees as listed on the 1941 card, with mail options available but no currency sent through the mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Motor Vehicles
James M. Carter
Department
Carter
Plicant
Sacramento
Say St host stories Sinawate at Covington Ky Cathedral
Say St host stories Sinawate, dow at Mary's cathedral, Covington, Ky., is one of the largest in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Say St
Sinawate,dow
At Mary’s Cathedral
Covington, Ky
Migrant Health Program Topic At Shafter Rotary Meeting
Miss Wanda Mann supervised nurse for Kern county unit of the Agricultural Workers Health and Medical association spoke at a Shafter Rotary lunch about migrant health needs in California. She noted 50 000 farm workers and related medical problems from unsanitary camps to malnutrition, with 7 508 treated in Kern county since 1938 and 85 387 of 536 243 statewide spent locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seire Nine Cove
Spi Spit
Miss Mann
Agricultural Workers’ Health and Medical Association
Kern County
Shafter Farm
California
A. Eel
Man Nced
J.C. Jacobsen
Sven‘Helser
John A. Stevens
Bakersfield
Patty Stringham
Shafter High School
Wes Ecqualiel
Skae
Semester grades set for Monday at Shafter High School
Teachers will issue first semester grades as it ends tomorrow at Shafter High School. Second semester starts early next week with existing classes continuing. new course in library work will train students as student librarians under Miss Carol Pulcifer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Carol Pulcifer
Singing Concert Planned Tomorrow Evening At Church
A singing concert is planned for tomorrow evening at the Orthodox Missionary Baptist church as the finale of a two week singing school. Out of town groups are expected to participate along with local members and guests. All interested are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orthodox Missionary Baptist Church
Civil Service Jobs Open with Various Posts Listed
Civil Service announces openings including engineer draftsman junior communications operator subsistence supply inspector home economist medical guard attendant physiotherapy aide psychiatric nurse and junior veterinarian. Full details available through official channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service
Boy Scout Tribute Highlights Values Of Scout Leader Guidance
A tribute lauds the Boy Scouts of America and emphasizes friendly guidance as the key difference between past boyhood figures and modern Scouts. It praises Scoutmasters and peer interaction for teaching what makes a good Scout and a good American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Need
Ead
Tom Sawyer
Knights In Armor
Lincoln
Tom Sawyers
Boy Scouts
Knight In Armor
John Silver
Joe DiMaggio
Robin Hood
Captain Kidd
Jess
Rogan Provides Tax Return Guidance to Southern Californians
Internal Revenue Collector Nat Rogan issued instructions to simplify filing for about 925000 south ern California residents expected to file federal returns by March 15. The guidance lists deductible items, including taxes, living expenses, and charity contributions, and notes no duplicate copies are needed. Couples may file jointly or separately, with payment options up to semi annual or quarterly, the first due by March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Internal Revenue
Nat Rogan
State of California
United States
Rogan
Lycidas Elegy Written on Edward King’s Death
The poem Lycidas, among the world’s greatest elegies, was composed by John Milton in response to the death of his classmate Edward King. Milton’s verse laments loss and contemplates fame, mortality, and poetic vocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Edward King
Car License Obtainable At Zimmerman Office
The office of Jack Zimmerman offers car licenses with a February 4 deadline. The state will not mail tax notification cards this year, and the amount due is printed on the 1940 white registration slip. A small service charge applies for plates issued in Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Jack Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Shafter
Drive to Bakersfield Saves The Day
A routine trip into Bakersfield ends with a saved endeavor as a driver completes a critical route, averting a potential setback. Local authorities or agencies acknowledged the quick action preventing harm and ensuring timely delivery.
Secret Service Agent to Offer Program in Shafter
A United States Secret Service agent will present a program titled Your Money at a noon Shafter Rotary Club luncheon and again at an afternoon assembly for Shafter High School students in the school gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karina
Shafter
Treasury Department
United States Secret Service
Shafter Rotary Club
Shafter High School
First Aid Course To Open Next Thursday
A standard first aid course will start next Thursday evening in the temporary building at Shafter High School at 7:30. Instructor will be Orville Heimforth of Wasco, assisted by Jack Hare of Shafter. Classes will be held each Thursday for several weeks. Anyone interested is invited to attend. It is expected several members of the Shafter Volunteer Fire Department and local officers will enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Orville Heimforth
Wasco
Jack Hare
Shafter
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Harold L. Luundquist
Igneres
Walter Justice
Central Avenue
Juanita
Stewart
Walter
Roy Woollames
Roy
Kern
Breat
B&kid
Country Gentleman
Rotary Talk
Boy Scout
Texec
Zimmerman Office
Santa Fe
Ehruer Ees
Sento Fe
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Clovis
Carlsbad
N. M
Caverns
Santa FE Ticket Office
Secret Service
Southern California Gas Company
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