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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
7
A sermon on Matthew 26 30 46 argues victory comes through surrender to God's will. It outlines five paths Jesus took in Gethsemane including sorrow self denial loneliness betrayal and divine fellowship and blessing with references to Isaiah 35 7 and Luke 22 43.
In a tight home game the Shafter Generals defeated the Wasco Tigers 34 30 on the local court. Omer Evans and Cliff Hale led scoring with 10 and 14 points respectively as Wasco led at halftime before Shafter pulled away in the third quarter.
F. F. Latta of Shafter, president of the Kern County Historical Society, was named a member of the Colonel Thomas Baker memorial committee at a recent Bakersfield meeting. Roy W. Loudin of Panama heads the committee, which will decide on the memorial type and location. The group also discussed a county historical tourist guide.
The column shares village humor about a Central avenue parking issue, plus tales from Shafter on drilling pace, court curiosities, and local clubs. It highlights industry speed gains, a wife beating court anecdote, field wells, and school attendance at a community forum with Kiwanis and women’s club involvement.
King Lumber defeated Friesen Service 30 to 25 and Tips Barbers beat Pontiac 35 to 31 in city league Friday night at the high school gym. Pete Duke led winners with 13 points, while Clyde Chism and Ray Mettler added 10 each. Burrel Harrell led Pontiac with 11, Elmer Unruh scored 12 for Friesen, and "Dude" Moore totaled 14 for King Lumber.
Sheriff Johnny Loustalot's office raided Shafter establishments and seized several pin games. The operation extended across most of the sheriff's jurisdiction.
Official presentation of a charter for Boy Scout troop No. 14 was held at the Shafter Farm Workers camp. Thirty three boys received tenderfoot badges in a court of honor conducted by Shafter troop No. 41 with Kiwanis sponsor Bill White as chairman.
Barbers came from behind to beat Falcon Oil 28 to 24 in overtime at the city league game. Pontiacs edged Firemen 23 to 22 in a tight contest. Pete Duke scored three straight field goals in overtime as Barbers held Oilers scoreless while Durward Annis and Clyde Chism led scoring for the Oilers and Tips.
California's leading small fruit, the strawberry, is the focus of UC Agricultural Extension Service circular No 113. Written by Dr. Harold E. Thomas, assistant professor of plant pathology at Berkeley, it covers every phase of strawberry production in the state. Beginning with soil, varieties, planting, fertilization, pests, and harvesting, the circular provides comprehensive guidance for growers.
Discussion covers markets costs of production yields planting cultural practices by district marketing and selling varieties diseases and other troubles affecting the crop plus an outlook for state production. Circular 113 available free from Extension service farm advisers or University of California Giannini Hall Room 3.
The Swedish mile equals six American miles, a traditional unit conversion note highlighting a large distance measure used in Sweden and its relation to the familiar mile system.
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