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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1939
Page
5
A. Mac Beth president of Gentner California Gas speaks on rate cuts and operating savings. The company notes wage increases and taxes rising but asserts the $1 300 000 reduction aids gas service, supported by earnings analyses and railroad staff cooperation.
Kiwanis speaker Forrest Cassidy of Bakersfield addressed Shafter Kiwanis at the Wednesday noon session in Cafe Neuman. Larry King chaired. program featured Jim Dennen, Ramsay Munden with Georgia Sagen, and Emerson school pupils Sammy Restitute.
Graduation exercises for Kern Academy will be at the German Seventh Day Adventist church Sunday evening. Elder Don Spillman will deliver the address. students receiving diplomas include LeRoy Buller Berg Margaret Dowell Addie Mae Bewely Vernice Barlt Emma Isaac Olive Etter Geneva Johnson Wirth and Edward C. public invited.
Assemblyman Ray Williamson accuses Governor of seeking sixty three million dollars in new taxes to fund a political press bureau and campaigns. He cites rising taxes since 1932 and argues the funds would reward political supporters, not necessary state needs. The piece also mentions upcoming local baseball plans for the Merchants at Lost Hills.
Local merchants prepare for a tough game against Wasco’s Colored Giants tomorrow evening at the nightball park. The Giants are regarded as one of Wasco’s best teams and are known for using last year’s successful tactics.
Describes windows glazed with bear grease soaked paper in frontier American history. Notes paper is not transparent and more temporary than untreated sheets, sheds water, and hints at practical, plain living. Includes a moral aside about acting promptly and decisively.
Minister Gustav Frey presides at a German service with Sunday school at 10, Gideonite speakers at 11, a radio broadcast on KERN 1370 kilocycles 5 30 to 6 p m, songs by the male chorus and men's quartet, and a sermon by Reverend Frey. Young People C E at 7 30 p m and Adult Bible study also at 7 30 p m.
Alfred T. Chandler minister. Sunday school 9 50 a m for all ages. Church service 11 a m sermon postponed The Mother of God. Miss Marie Cakin James Livers chair in special anthem The Lord is Mindful of His Own. Aminerianeniaetane friendly church. All cordially welcome Christian Youth meeting 7 p m Miss Ellen Hansen leader.
The First Baptist Church at 289 East Lerdo Highway announces Bible school at 10 a.m. with P. A. Schmidt as superintendent. Morning service at 11 a.m. features the sermon Grace Hope and Glory. Evening service at 8 p.m. presents Why He Wrote the Book. Prayer league meets at 7 p.m. Midweek service is Wednesday at 8 p.m. Edgar H. McAllister is the pastor.
Orthodox Missionary Baptist Church on North Kern Street Shafter announces weekly services led by Pastor Sam Wilcoxon. Sunday school at 9 45 a m W J Bean superintendent worship at 11 a m B Y P A and Bible school at 7 30 p m evangelistic service at 8 p m midweek prayer service at 8 p m Wednesday. If you are not attending church you are invited to visit us and enjoy the Lord's work together.
Electors of Richland Elementary School District Kern County California are informed the annual election for school trustees will be held at the Richland Schoolhouse on Friday June 2 1939. Three year term to be filled. Polls open 6 am to 7 pm with officers Mrs Gladys Crandall inspector and Mrs F R Nottingham and Mrs Anna K Pedersen as judges. Clerk signatures Jake Neufeld Orvin Mettler Emil Bender.
Public notice of a Kern County sale by execution from the Superior Court. A. J. Rubenstein's rights to multiple oil and gas leases and wells tied to Lillie M. Kelly permits are offered at public auction for cash on Tuesday, March 23, 1939, at 10 a.m. at the West entrance to the Kern County Courthouse. The sale aims to satisfy judgment against Rubenstein for Kelly and Son, Ltd.
City of Shafter California announces award of contract for Assessment District No. 1 street improvements. Work includes grading cement sidewalks curbs and gutters on Central Avenue and other streets, with plans and specifications on file. Project funded by serial bonds and WPA labor contribution, with details in Resolution of Intention No. 9 and related documents.
By resolution of award of Contract No 14 the City Council awards the work to Goeoa and adits at the prices named in their bid on file in the City Clerk's office. Dated May 1939. Shaw City Clerk. M 18-25
Eli Hart and family visit Shafter relatives on Thursday. J B Henderson family spend Mothers Day in Fresno with Mrs Henderson’s mother. Jake Heinrichs and Irvin Duerksen drive to Fresno for business. John Hetz of Fresno spends Sunday with his mother in Shafter. L H McGrane visit friends in Avenal. Holger Hansen attends West Coast Relays in Fresno with Ralph Kephart. Editor Al E Snider from San Fernando visits Shafter for brief business. Daughters of E K Grant visit Shafter for Mothers Day. Annnis and family plan Los Angeles week stay. Mrs. E H Gamegan attends final club meeting in Shafter.
F F Latta delivered the dedicatory address at Camp Irwin Oak? held seven miles above Kernville on the Fairview road. The camp, established about two years ago by former Superior Judge Owen, serves delinquent boys in Kern County.
Rio de Janeiro experiences similar temperatures and rainfall throughout the year with little month to month variation. The climate remains steady as average highs and daily rain patterns show minimal seasonal change.
The work lists pearl value factors in this order orient or luster, color, texture of skin, shape and size. Weight uses the pearl grain, equal to one fourth of a diamond carat. Value rises with the square of weight, all other factors equal.
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