Town and Farm In War Time: Food, Shoes, and War Bonds
Civilians will receive more coffee and cocoa in 1944 and ration-free shoes are extended through Feb 5. OPA outlines plans to curb gas thefts, WPB to loosen steel spring use, and War Bond drives target a $4.78 million goal as dogs return reprocessed with honors. Vegetable seed allocations total 275 million pounds through June 30.
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WFA
OPA
U. S. American
U. S. Merchant Marine
Potomac River
Washington
Claude R. Wickard
WPB
War Department
Victory
War Food Administration
War Bonds rally call campaigns urge purchases and victory
A wartime appeal urges readers to buy war bonds to support the effort. The message emphasizes collective sacrifice and national victory, framing bond purchases as a direct contribution to the war’s outcome.
California Speaks Significant Statements By Leaders
A collection of quotes from Rufus B von Kleinsmid L A educator Walter Odemar NSG W official and Rabbi Edgar Magnin discussing postwar peace, Tule Lake administration and leadership amid wartime policy and the danger of recurring conflict.
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California
Rufus B. von Kleinsmid
L. A
Walter H. Odemar
NSGW
Dillon Myer
Tulelake
U. S
Edgar Magnin
Ration calendar notes stamp validity through late February
A collection of rationing deadlines lists Brown Stamps A through X with valid through dates and note of V stamps overlapping January 16 to March 20. Green Stamps Book IV and Sugar stamps cover through February 20 and March 31 respectively. Gasoline and tire inspection cycles are specified with due dates.
War Bonds for Christmas Sales Drive Support
Citizens are urged to back the war effort with purchases of war bonds during the Christmas season. Authorities emphasize the bond program as a pivotal resource for national defense and veteran support.
Sunday Mass Schedule for Wasco and Shafter Churches
Sunday schedule of Masses lists 7:30 a m at St. John's Wasco 9:00 a m at Women’s Club Shafter and 10:30 a m at St. John's Wasco plus Saturday confessions before Masses. Contact 1018 Broadway Wasco for details.
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Broadway Street
Wasco
St. John’s Church
Women’s Club
Shafter
Church of Christ Woman's Club Building services
In Shafter California Sunday services are at 10 30 in the morning and 7 30 in the evening Bro Leroy C Nelson will preach at both services next Sunday The morning title What Manner of Persons Ought ye to be The evening title Sin and Its Consequences Thursday night January 27 a service will be held where Sister Virgie Nichols lives Thursday night February 3 a service will be held where Sister Tackett lives All are invited to attend any or all services.
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Church of Christ Woman’s Club
Shafter
Calif
Leroy C. Nelson
Virgie Nichols
Sister Tackett
First Baptist E. Lerdo Offers Morning Worship and Youth Service
The First Baptist E. Lerdo announces 10 a.m. Sunday school for all ages with an illustrated lesson for boys and girls. At 11 a.m. worship centers on Gods Answer to Man's Question. Evening services at 8 p.m. feature Faith That Wins and Bible study by Dr. P A Torrey urging prayerful study for insight.
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E. M. Anderson
Adult Prayer League
P. A. Torrey
Seventh-Day Adventist Church Reports Progress in 1942
Lordo and Poplar C. L. Lingenfelter pastor preaches at 11 a.m. Friday with missionary volunteers at 7:30 p.m. at a Wednesday meeting Jan 19 leaders reviewed the year. Walter Zimmerman treasurer reported tithes and offerings rose, aiding global denominational work.
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Seventh-Day Adventist
Lordo and
Poplar C. L. Lingenfelter
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Walter Zimmerman
1944 Officers Named For Local Mission Group
The group reports programs in 1943 include 800 garments and 900 food baskets to needy families, 300 treatments to the sick, 3100 papers and books given away, 1000 missionary visits, 500 Bible readings and cottage meetings, and Sabbath school enrollment at 345. The service flag shows one gold and 38 blue stars. Officers for 1944 are John Isaac elder, W. Zimmerman treasurer, Lydia Fast clerk, John Tohm Sabbath School superintendent, Mrs Jacob Baerg Dorcas society leader, and George Mayer Home Missionary leader.
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John Isaac
W. Zimmerman
Lydia Fast
John Tohm
Jacob Baerg
Dorcas Society
George Mayer
Home Missionary
Pastor Wenger hosts church series with Dr Langenwalter
Arthur D. Wenger, pastor, invites the public to a Pacific district conference series starting Sunday January 30 at 10 am with Sunday school led by Vernon Neufeld. Dr Langenwalter speaks nightly through Friday February 4 on church problems. Evening prayers at 8 pm. Christian Endeavor at 7 pm and Adult Bible class follow. Ladies Aid meets February 3 at 2 pm at Mrs Henry Janzen’s home.
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Arthur D. Wenger
Vernon Neufeld
Ister
Pacific District Conference
Langenwalter
Christian Endeavor Societies
Ladies’ Aid
Henry Janzen
Union Congregational Church Service Notice Shafter
Union Congregational in Shafter invites worship with Minister W S Harper. Sunday school at 9 45 a m and junior church at 10 35 a m with morning service at 11 o clock. Junior church attendance rising. attendees urged to seats in rear before regular service.
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W. S. Harper
Walter E. Haag
Shafter
Come and See Bible Interpretation Topic
A devotional note explains the Bible’s purpose as interpreting God’s relationship to individuals and guiding practical daily living. The message emphasizes personal relevance and living out faith in everyday life.
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God
Mennonite Brethren Church Services Scheduled
Rev H D Wiebe leads Sunday morning 9 30 Sunday school two departments 11 preaching in German 11 10 preaching Rev John Kliewer returned missionary from Africa 6 30 prayer circle 6 45 Christian Fellowship 7 45 service with Rev Klewer Wednesday 7 45 mid week prayer service and Bible classes
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Mennonite Brethren
H. D. Wiebe
John Kliewer
Africa
Christian Fellowship
Klewer
Sunday church programs and sci ence society notes
The church announces Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 led by Rev O L Seago with N Y P S at 6 45 and evangelistic service at 7 30. A science society linked to the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston holds services and midweek meetings. Bible texts and Acts shipwreck reference are cited in weekly lesson themes.
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Church of the Nazarene
Luther Mj Elliott
O. L. Seago
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Acts
Paul
Melita
Paul Healed the Sick and Faced a Revolt in Acts Narrative
The passage describes Paul shaking off a snake bite and being mistaken for a god, followed by a healing outbreak for Publius's father and others. It parallels Mary Baker Eddy's claim that faith can heal and conquer danger across ages.
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Paul
Publius
Mary Baker Eddy
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