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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR note appears to describe a lesson schedule for June 9 and mentions unused texts and rejected motions. No clear entities, dates, or locations are readable. The readable remnants imply instructional content but lack concrete facts to summarize further.
The sermon argues personal responsibility before God, urging individuals to live consistently and seek repentance. It parallels Ezekiel's watchman motif with Christian witness, emphasizing accountability for one's life and the call to regeneration through Christ.
A Shafter teacher recalls seeing two boys smoking then puffing cigars, while Southern California amusement operators push noisy imitation guns. A Salvation Army flag in a cemetery misread as a fifth column prompts a local anecdote, and Joe Williams’ old ice cream wagon contrasts with modern carts. Excerpts also mention a radio singer’s flood of fan mail and Exeter children.
State Senator James Hollister of Santa Barbara County announces his bid for Congress. He cites labor, federal relief, and coast-area representation, promising a platform focused on his record and broad public service without special-interest ties.
A quotation reflects on gratitude toward God, contrasting thanking for all things with thanking in all circumstances. The speaker urges readers to interpret the divine message as enduring hardship with grateful heart rather than praising every condition.
A biblical verse from Isaiah 19 22 emphasizes turning back to the Lord. It proclaims that the Lord will smite Egypt and also heal it and thus be entreated by the people for healing.
The quote argues that selfishness is particularly deadly because it is self deceiving, masking true motives and undermining moral judgment. It highlights how individuals justify self interest while denying harm to others.
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