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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
6
A sermon highlights Jesus as a strong man who judges unfruitful Israel and inspires faith. He curses the fig tree as a sign of judgment and drives merchants from the temple, urging believers to show real fruit beyond outward worship and praises.
Southland motorists urged to join the Drive for Victory program urging speeds under 40 on open roads to save tires and fuel. Automobile Club notes higher costs and wear at 65 mph versus 35 mph, while windshield placards and distribution points spread the campaign through chambers, city halls, and clubs.
Civilian Defense workers in Kern county will be offered chest fluoroscopy as part of an early diagnosis campaign organized by the Kern County Tuberculosis Association with local health and Legion groups. The program, announced by Dr Sophie Loven, will run May 11–28 at Legion halls in Bakersfield Taft and Delano, with inquiries through the Kern County Tuberculosis Association.
Historical note recalls a former enlistment period of one year in the U S Marine Corps. The brief record identifies the service tradition and its change over time without additional dates or details.
Southern California and Nevada national forests will stay open this summer for travel on main roads while truck and foot trails in hazardous zones close. Most popular campgrounds remain open though isolated sites may close. watershed areas will be off limits until fire season ends. No permits needed for residents traveling to and from homes in restricted zones.
A battalion of United States Marines acted as the occupation force during the transfer of the Virgin Islands by Denmark prior to the United States entry into World War I. The text notes Pacific coast cities leading in the development of tested air raid warning systems.
Ladies Aid held a farewell for Mrs. V Olney. Marie Engiehardt of the United States Welfare Bureau spoke in Shafter on disabled veterans. Adventist school picnic planned in Kern Canyon. Rainfall totaled 2.05 inches, ground soaked. Ethel Robinson showcased dramatic skit Ma timeta at the Wednesday Afternoon club. Jay Rightmire of the U A Coast Guards visited Shafter. Bill Hodsom resumed as night watchman after illness. Rev Bestwater of South Dakota to visit for meetings at M B church. Mrs Poe Ellis and sons Fay and Steve visited San Francisco friends. C F Smith visited Thomas Wedge home.
Lieutenant Alfred Cunning ham of the U S Marine Corps piloted the first catapult take-off from a moving warship. He achieved this milestone during active operations at sea showcasing new naval aviation capability.
The USS Constitution known as Old Ironsides was commissioned with a detachment of 47 U S Marines aboard. The historic ship's launch marks a milestone in naval tradition and defense.
Voluntary speed reductions and less night driving credited with the current fall in California traffic accidents causing injury or death.
The piece censures talk of wartime economics and civilian defense. It urges less boasting about essential industries and more action, listening posts, and volunteer effort, advocating unity and personal responsibility as nine million under arms prepare to win the war.
The speaker argues the nation is large and strong yet missteps in leadership. He laments losses and urges a more aggressive, less marketing driven war effort with spontaneous civilian support rather than public persuasion.
U. S. Marines use terms like java jamoke and joe for coffee. California farm areas total 39,525,324 acres.
Lieutenant John D. Blanchard led twenty one Marines against a mob of about 1500 Meitians. The force effectively dispersed the crowd as part of a police action reported by The Press.
An ad lists Cascara Sagrada and several herbs and chemicals as a "DOUBLE ACTION" remedy for colic and bowel issues with carminatives and laxatives. It urges readers to ask their druggist at Shafter Drug Store and McClure Drug Store for Adler breath.
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