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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1940
Page
7
Lesson subjects and Scripture texts centering on March 17 were issued by International Councils of Religious Education under permission. The notice credits copyright and outlines usage rights for educational materials.
A religious reflection centers on three lines from the Gospel narrative: They crucified Him, They watched Him, and He trusted God. The author emphasizes Christ’s sacrifice on the cross for humanity’s redemption, the darkness at noon, the torn temple veil, and the soldiers and priests' divergent responses.
A religious text excerpt quotes Daniel praising God's signs and wonders. The passage proclaims an everlasting kingdom and dominion across generations, underscoring divine majesty.
County warden Art Craig begins farm house numbering outside Shafter to speed fire response. Each district is divided into sections and divisions with houses assigned numbers. Cards for homes will list numbers, water supply, building counts, and routes. inspections for fire hazards offered.
The U S Weather Bureau frost warning service in Kern County reopened this month and will run through spring. Twenty one stations in Kern track temperatures daily to map frost patterns and issue nightly minimum forecasts for Arvin Edison Bakersfield Lerdo Shafter Wasco Tehachapi broadcast at 8 30 pm on KPMC. H A Rathbone oversees the district from Bakersfield with 18 years in Pacific coast frost services and will assist growers with frost problems.
About 10 Shafter archers plan to attend the Oak Street field dedication in Bakersfield next weekend. A two day program by Bakersfield Archery Club includes a Saturday noon jack rabbit hunt, an indoor shoot that evening at the Kern County Fairgrounds recreation hall, and Sunday outdoor shoot with afternoon finals after lunch at the Oak Street field.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hathaway of Shafter were treated for minor injuries at Kern General hospital Bakersfield after a Saturday morning accident on Edison Way when their car swerved from the roadway.
Kern county board of supervisors approved the purchase of 387 acres in the Lerdo area for a prison farm at 51.95 per acre totaling 21104.65 with oil and gas rights except 60 acres. Objections cited were land value drop near Lerdo school and Bakersfield, private farming competition, water depth concerns, and operation viability. the camp will be inland and surplus products go to county facilities. Support came from Woollames Abel Lavin and Harry. Wimmer opposed.
Two oil percentage deals totaling 14000 dollars were recorded this week at the county courthouse. The property lies about four miles south of Shafter in Section 28, 28-25, and is currently under lease to L. G. Helm.
Reports show over 38 million head of livestock were moved from farms to markets by motor trucks in 1939, reflecting a surge in rural to urban supply chains and trucking efficiency.
A collection of notable remarks from varied California figures highlights regional priorities and cultural perspectives. The compilation aims to showcase voices shaping public discourse across politics, arts, and community life.
The Glendale pastor quips about pessimism and cynicism while Hazen Egan of San Francisco comments on a night club transforming dining into a louder, livelier scene. Both remarks appear in a spirited exchange.
William E Gould of Pacific Grove criticizes the Olson administration as purging Democrats and claims the party no longer represents California voters. He asserts the Republican party will welcome those purged by Olson.
Senator T. H. DeLAP of Contra Costa County condemns groups that exploit human misery in California. He says pressure groups manipulate vulnerable victims by using empty stomachs as a lever to recruit them into their causes.
A Oakland speaker asserts security is not static but a ongoing process like walking a tight rope requiring continual balance. The remark frames security as dynamic and vigilant rather than fixed.
Royal W. Sorensen of California Institute of Technology calls for a national mind free from social security complexes and world owes us a living fantasies. He argues for renewed risk taking to secure a better future.
Edward Kirschenmann completes purchase of the Wingland Lumber Company in Bakersfield. He previously bought into the concern and now plans expansion as the business grows from a small stock to a substantial enterprise covering nearly an entire block.
Richard Hetz of Shafter is chosen as one of two members at large to sit with the executive board of the San Jose State College branch of the California Student Teachers Association. Hetz, a 1937 Shafter High School graduate, participated in debate Hi Y and was on the yearbook staff and glee club. He is the son of Mrs. Margaret B Hetz.
Dr A W Gaede and A W Eckmann attended a county Y M C A board meeting in Bakersfield. Howard Dickson of Bakersfield presided as newly elected president while Eckmann is a board member and Gaede attended as a guest.
Rotary club luncheon featured two talking pictures. Progress of the West explored petrol um's role in western development and Fresh Water Fishing covered trout and salmon angling. Present were J. E. Ford and R. G. Albert of Standard Oil California and guests A. G. Rinn San Luis Obispo, Henry Hawkins Taft, Pat Kelly Bakersfield.
Wasco high school students, many Maple graduates, will speak to tomorrow’s Maple school student body. Principal Jack Singer announced the event this week.
August Panero, brother of Ernest Panero, Shafter theatre manager, was held up near his Delano home Sunday evening and robbed of 400 dollars. Police alerted by authorities statewide to the suspect’s escape.
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