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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
6
FSA reports 300 and 2,000 families assisted this year versus about 1,600 last year. The rise is linked to a later harvest and reduced crop yields limiting migrant labor. Food stamps are issued to needy families and workers are directed to take available jobs. no cash grants are provided.
A California certificate lists Johnson Schaaf Company partners in Kern County and notarization details. Separate notices reveal an elementary school trustee election for Richland District and a governing board election for the County Union High School District, with polling hours and appointed officials.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for land appraiser and negotiator, associate land appraiser, and assistant land appraiser in the War Department Los Angeles and California vacancies with salaries from 2600 to 3800 dollars a year. Examinations may be secured from John Roskam secretary of the U S Civil Service board of examiners at the Shafter post office.
A collection of quotes from notable Californians including Dr. Harry Wiley Herbert Hoover Jessie M. Drexler Brady and A C Bond. The remarks cover driving safety preparedness happiness mothers wartime losses and business prospects amid economic hopes and concerns.
The Shafter Business Men's Association held a special board meeting Monday at noon at Crawford's cafe. President Joe W. Frizzell presided with directors Dr. A W Gaede Herb Schirmer Henry Neufeld and T V Little in attendance.
The Shafter Public Utility District boards announces a general election on June 24 1941 to select one Director At Large to fill the current term. One precinct covers the district with polls open from 1 PM to 6 PM at Legion Hall Shafter Kern County. Officials include Inspector Mira Opal Eckman Judge Mrs Henry R Janzen and eligible voters may cast ballots.
A brief school or church lesson note outlines May 25 topics on scripture study. The plan references a religious education lesson titled Lesson for May 25 and credits Jule for the material used in instruction.
Lesson text examines Acts chapter 10 verses 34 and 11 5 18 focusing on Peter's shift from Jewish to Gentile outreach. It argues God’s plan transcends prejudice, showing the Holy Spirit’s power among Jews and Gentiles and urging believers to follow God's word with faith and openness.
John Baerg describes Brazil in Portuguese terms, customs, manners, and daily life. He highlights language differences, social behavior, burial customs, work routines, and a light view of war news, noting Brazilians’ friendliness toward Americans and typical daily rhythms.
Quote from Tennyson about belief in a final good and the value of every life. It asserts that nothing is aimless and no life is worthless, affirming faith that God completes the moral order.
University of California entomologist Gordon Smith from the Shafter experiment farm says crickets invading homes in early summer can be controlled by simple yard measures. Turning over old boards and trash piles removes moist breeding sites and reduces cricket numbers. He also advises burning all dry grass as an insect control measure.
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