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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
8
Lesson for July 28 outlines scripture texts selected and used by International Coerigious Education. It notes the educational purpose, content scope, and intended audience for religious instruction within the program.
Lesson text emphasizes consequences of choices, urging obedience to God and parents. It contrasts safe counsel with paths to ruin through intoxication, urging young people to seek wisdom, reject temptations, and sow to the Spirit for life everlasting. Biblical references include Proverbs, Isaiah, Galatians, Psalms, and Luke.
Activity in the interfield area between Shafter and Greeley production zones rises this week. General Petroleum reports Wallace No 1 drilling near 10 500 feet and Cald No 5 at 9 998 feet in the south Shafter field. G P advances at Oughton Nos 2 and 3 west of Oughton No 1 and northeast of Oughton No 1. Standard sets a derrick at KCL 12411 on the eastern edge near Oughton.
Glenn O. Nay reports 203 White Leghorn pullets at Shafter High School farm began laying at five and a half months. Eggs run mostly medium now and should reach large within two weeks. Birds grew quickly, few losses, and cost to produce a dozen eggs is about 17 cents.
Kiwanis Juniors maintained their city recreation league lead with a 1-1 tie against the Aggies in a standout game. Harold Schnidt allowed one hit for Kiwanis while Wilbert Kirschenmann gave up four for the Aggies.
Shipping of peaches and grapes has started in the Sanger district as the plum run ends. Grapes are maturing rapidly in the area according to reports.
According to Greek myth Amazons were a tribe of women who lived in Asia Minor with rights for women in their land. They spent most of their time hunting and warring.
Britain raises income tax to 42 percent to fund the emergency war budget while Nazi forces declare the war on England has begun. Reports claim ongoing exchanges with Italy and Germany and warnings of destruction if Britain does not yield.
Listings advertise almost new five room house in Wall Tract with owner selling for 3500 terms near a school. Manne Tract home with fireplace and modern features priced at 5000 F H A terms. 50 by 150 Lerdo lot 350 with finance options. Income properties in Southern California offered with exchange options. 20 acre San Dimas grove yields over 5000 yearly net. 7 room house 4 bedroom 2 car at 42000. Rentals include a 3 room unit with garage, rent 30 with water. a new 2 bedroom unfurnished home 40 monthly including water. furnished country unit also listed. H John Harder licensed broker 322 Central Avenue Shafter Calif.
Considerable interest surrounds the contest to name the prettiest girl from Texas as part of a series of events for the Texas fried chicken picnic. The Kern County Texas Association led by John Ware and chaired by Barney L. Barnes announced the event to be held Sunday at Kern River Park.
One girl from Oildale, one from Riverview, and several from Bakersfield have notified committeemen that they will compete for the glamour girl honor. Other communities may enter at any time. The picnic program starts at 10 a.m. Former Texans and friends are invited, with ex Longhorns urged to bring fried chicken and cake for themselves and a guest. Thousands of former Texans, including many from Tulare, Kings and Fresno counties, are expected. District Attorney Baron Fitts of Los Angeles may deliver the principal address. State Senator J James Killister is also slated to speak.
Federal Agriculture Department reports July 1 turkey storage at 36,739,000 pounds, more than twice 1939 levels and above the five year July 1 average, reflecting unusually heavy consumption this year.
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