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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1941
Page
7
A religious exhortation stressing church responsibility in opposing alcohol abuse. It urges separation from sin, consistent Christian living, and bold use of information on liquor to inform ministry. The piece cites I Corinthians and Titus, challenging pastors to model temperance and preach the gospel over social fixes.
The Army Air Corps opens aviation training to enlisted men after a new Congress passed bill. Training starts after July 1, with paid learning and life insurance of 10000 dollars. Promotions from Flight Sergeant ranks and nine years of service lead to higher pay and potential warrant officer eligibility.
The article argues adobe brick is inexpensive and practical for construction in the Southwest. It details suitable clays, mixing ratios, straw binders, molding formats, drying times, mortar options, and production rates, plus a note on preserving eggs with limewater and a Farmers' Bulletin request.
The column lists Union Congregational Church activities including Bible school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. with Young People's meeting at 7 p.m. and evening service at 8 p.m. Other churches noted include Kern River Baptist Summer Assembly at Camp Condor with $4 rate. Mennonite Brethren Church services and baptisms. Christian Science services in Wasco.
A University of California biochemist argues that human hair can become a major tool in criminal investigations. The scientist envisions hair analysis helping identify individuals and trace sources in future forensic work.
A fragment asserts that all laws governing matter and the body are nullified by Life and God. It proclaims that infinite Life and Love exclude sickness sin and death and that Scripture states humans live move and have their being in God.
Local officers of Bank of America present the June 30 statement as proof of continued growth. The report notes the bank met national defense program needs while maintaining full service to individuals and businesses.
Posts open include housing management supervisor project auditor coal mine inspector assistant inspector of hulls assistant inspector of boilers senior and junior blueprint operator and senior and junior photo star operator. Full information available from John Ros kam at the Shafter post office.
Future Farmers of America teams from Chowchilla earned more than 400 dollars in prize money across several fairs during the last school terms.
A quiz explains Defense Savings Bonds as proof of loan to the U.S. government for national defense with 2.9 percent annual interest to maturity in ten years. It urges purchase at post offices or banks and offers information from the Treasurer of the United States in Washington DC.
The First Mennonite church hosts a two week Vacation Bible School starting Monday with 30 children in attendance and rising enrollment each day. A general Bible instruction course runs from 8 to 9 30 in the morning. Teachers include Mrs Al Nikkel Mrs John Reimer Mrs Carl Neuman and Rev Edgar Toews with assistants Mary Alice Neuman and Seofia Reimer.
For the first time in 20 years no eggs were shipped from California in January February or March this year. The milestone signals a historic pause in a long standing export flow and raises questions about supply chains and regional production patterns.
Hanley Witcher was accepted as a member at a regular Shafter Volunteer Fire Department meeting on Thursday evening. After a business session, a drill focused on hose laying and hookups, while Dr. Loel Hildebrand of the University of California comments on the growing need for military men to have a scientific outlook.
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