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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1938
Page
6
A May lessons piece urges unity among Christians across church lines. It warns against pride and calls for humble service, cooperation, and support for fellow workers in Christ even when methods differ.
Judge Henry E. Schmidt announces candidacy for reelection to the Superior Court in the upcoming August primary. A Kern County resident for 25 years, he is a former Kern district attorney and has practiced here since 1910. He studied law at Stanford, practiced in Wasco, and owns Wasco farm property. He was admitted to the state supreme court in 1910 and to the U.S. district court in 1922 and the U.S. Supreme Court in 1926.
The Shafter General football team will travel to Avenal for a November 11 game as part of a tri county Armistice Day celebration. About three thousand fans are expected. Last season Avenal won. this year coach White expects a stronger Shafter squad with most of last year’s players returning.
Auditors certify the Shafter Public Utility District accounts for the period ending December 31, 1937. The statement lists assets including intangible capital, real estate, sewers, and bonds payable, with liabilities and funded debts, totaling 68 488.99. The report is signed by R. B. Hill, manager of Hill Auditing Company.
The smooth sumac shrub grows 6 to 12 feet with versatile benefits. Leaves and bark yield tannin for leather tanning and medicinal astringent uses. Berries supply old time herbal remedies, heavy oil for candles, and wine and tonic drinks, aiding year round.
Board of Supervisors met in regular session with most members present. Indigent allowance approved and claims against the county allowed. County Librarian Jary Chamber of Genenenes and Health Officer may take cars out of county. Maps for Tracts 702 and 703 approved. Auction sale and transfers reported. Various permissions granted and bids opened for courthouse rewiring. contract awarded to Sam Finger hut. Claude M. Johnson named Superintendent of Juvenile Forestry Camp. Meeting adjourned.
Electors of Kern Countys Richland Elementary School District will vote June 3, 1938, at the Richland Schoolhouse to elect one 3 year trustee. Polls open 6 to 7 A M. Officials: Mrs Gladys Crandall inspector, Mrs F R Nottingham judge, Mrs Anna K Pedersen judge. Clerk: Jr Co Channeson, Fmil Render, Jake Neufeld. Date April 30, 1938.
The measure amends Ordinance No. 4 to regulate importing goods into Shafter by vehicles, outlining license fees by trip frequency and requiring quarterly affidavits. It adds a new subsection on theatre and gaming charges and sets an emergency clause to take immediate effect.
Funeral services for Eileen Tackett infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Tackett were held at Janzen Funeral Home followed by burial at Shafter Cemetery. Discussion of the phrase star of the first water describes a diamond of the highest quality and its figurative use.
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