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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1939
Page
6
Turf planted on the new football field at Shafter High School is progressing well and should be ready for the fall season. The new field sits just north of the previous field used last year.
Floating landmasses on the Mississippi and other rivers are described as portions tied by roots. The roots appear to bind the land into makeshift isles, with the Tief roots tarnishing busyan as the phrases suggest riverine land formations.
A bandit gang robbed Bandit Gold at Crossroads and fled toward Bear Creek with $10,000 in gold. Warren Samuels hid the loot. Bill Wiggin betrayed him revealing the gold in a saddlebag. Sheriff Hadley arrived with a posse, arrested the four masked robbers, and recovered the gold.
CHUNGKING Chinese students who previously led antiforeign, antigovernment and pro socialist movements now work behind the front lines organizing teaching and aid. They train soldiers educate the wounded and teach reading and writing to farmers and mothers. Most are liberal some Communist but see Communism as part of the Three People's Principles.
Scientists report stratosphere temperatures from eight to thirty-five miles above ground range from minus 50 to minus 80 degrees. Measurements used brightness of zenith sky light one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise, published by E D Hulburt of the United States Naval Research Laboratory.
In Greenfield Massachusetts a dog digging at the town dump uncovered century old All Souls Unitarian church records. The two leather bound volumes, lost since 1926, listed members and church data dating to the 1825 founding. Damaged bindings preserved legible pages and a substitute record had been kept.
Russian scientists report a strong warm water current about 600 feet deep in the Arctic. The finding suggests ships could sail north of Novaya Zemlya Svernaya Zemlya and Novosibirsk islands. The warm stream lies north of Katelin island and may reduce ice hazards for shipping.
In New Salem Massachusetts a bell once ringing to call worshipers at Enfield Congregational Church was given to the New Salem Congregational parish after Enfield vanished for the Quabbin reservoir. The bell proved too large for the tower at its new home and was recast, with the remainder cut away for a different fate.
A brief note indicates a July 23 lesson and commentary on a rejected condition. The fragment mentions international permission, with limited readable detail remaining.
A sermon outlines how Asa of Judah models upright living, careful preparation, and bold faith. It links 900 B C divine principles to 1900s America urging revival, diligent work, and prayerful trust in God for national welfare.
A Beecher quote on living faith through outward service. The author argues that true consecration uses every power for God's glory in daily life, not just inside church walls.
The passage argues against portraying God as a benevolent but frail grandfather, insisting true justice remains mighty and uncompromising, avoiding exaggeration of divine gentleness.
Judge F E Manuel released a year end summary showing 517 misdemeanors and 26 civil cases in the city court from July 1 1938 to June 30 1939. Only 10 percent of offenders were city residents with sentences from five days to six months and fines near costs.
A. D. McNerlin of Salinas plans a poultry truck route visiting local farms twice weekly to collect eggs and chickens for sale in Bakersfield or Los Angeles. He says high volume would reduce farmers marketing costs and boost profits. He previously operated a similar business in Illinois before 1935.
A "Voice of Prophesy" program was held Friday evening at Richland grammar school auditorium. Elder H. M. S. Richards delivered the address with music by The King's Heralds. The group traveled from Los Angeles to present the program.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Shafter will hold a meeting of the Board of Assessment to adjust and rectify property assessments. The first session is scheduled for Monday, August 1939 at 8:00 o clock in the City Hall. F. G. Shaw, Council Secretary.
The California Oil Producers Association central committee will meet tomorrow to set the August crude quota. With the present quota at 595275 barrels daily, no change is expected.
Resolution of intention to hold a special election in the Sierra Vista Tract addition for annexation to the City of Shafter. Notice to be published in The Shafter Press for two weeks prior to September 5 1939 with polls at 212 Street residence.
Mrs T M Martin, home department chairman, attends the Homemakers camp at Whitaker Forest this week. Floyd Sears family enjoys vacation at their Baience Rock cabin with Rosalyn, while R P Kirkham family picnics near Lebee with relatives from Placentia. Carl Haag of De-
Lano, and Mr. and Mrs. V Kennedy of Houston, Texas, visited relatives here recently.
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