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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
7
Manager M. L. Thomas of the Bank of America branch cited the June 30 1939 statement of condition as evidence of California’s steady growth amid adverse economic conditions. The bank reported new highs in capital funds loans outstanding and earnings in the first half of the year.
The Richland Elementary School District Shafter California invites bids for re roofing repainting stucco repair and plastering on the Santa Fe Avenue buildings. Separate bids for each class of repair. bids due 14 1939 at 7 30 PM with 10 percent bond. Per diem and hourly wage rates listed for multiple crafts.
International Council of Education issues a notice on July 9 about copyright usage in texts. The fragment notes generous use guidelines and the organization's stance on fair use and access across educational materials.
Horace T. Strong reports progress in sun drying cull potatoes for livestock feed. Ranch trials across the county test cutters and drying methods, with findings on pulp, ground spread, and thin layers. Potato silage also shows promise as a low cost feed, while a practical machine for slicing remains essential.
A reflection on salvation as liberation from harm and a doorway to a positive life. It emphasizes that being saved yields benefits not only for the individual but for all whom he encounters, shaping broader well being.
The Shafter city council will hold a regular meeting Monday evening at 7 30 at city hall. Routine business will be discussed.
Emil Bender a Shafter rancher was named chairman of the Richland elementary district school board at a Saturday evening organization meeting. Orvin Mettler was named clerk and A P Channeson seated as a new member replacing Jake Neufeld who did not seek reelection. Only routine matters were considered.
About 400 trees funded by the state forestry department are growing behind the local fire house. The elm box elder hackberry and ash saplings, four to six feet tall, are to be planted along Shafter streets likely in the fall.
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