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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1939
Page
7
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A sermon on Romans 1 1 7 stressing the gospel as the power of God unto salvation for all who believe. It argues for a sweeping spiritual revival, bold preaching, and debt to the world to spread Christ to every nation beginning with Rome.
The Merchants win 4-3 behind Taylor's clutch double in the fifth inning. Ernie Neufeld started for the Merchants and was relieved in the sixth by Walt Kirschenmann as Goodlow pitched the complete game for the Trojans. Both teams had five hits in the contest and individual highlights included Ferman’s triple and homer, White’s RBI hit, and Evans’ four-base hit for Wasco.
The Morgan dairy brand ranked second high producer for April with Zampa G. D. owned by Neil J. Morgan of Shafter as per Kern County Cow Testing association. Fiorini herd at McFarland led with a top cow at 136.1 pounds, a grade Holstein named Sunday. Morgan dairy placed four cows among the association's top producers, with Woods Stone also listing four on the roll.
A Chinese wedding custom described as eating a ceremonious dinner of a pig heart symbolizes sharing one heart to symbolize harmony. The practice reflects cultural emphasis on unity and mutual understanding between newlyweds.
Shafter Merchants dropped their third loss of the season at Lost Hills 2-1. Walter Kirschenmann pitched for Shafter, scattering four hits with 17 strikeouts, while Wolley and Kirschenmann homered for Lost Hills. Janzen and Tex Campbell produced late inning hits for Shafter but could not rally.
The smallest monkey known as the pygmy marmoset lives in Brazil. It weighs about four ounces, roughly twice a mouse, and features heavy fur and a long tail.
Mayor Phil Ohanneson suffered a broken arm when a horse reared and fell as he rode Sunday south of town at Bill Lachenmaier’s ranch. He was treated locally and later at Bakersfield for X rays and is reported to be recovering well.
Mayflower peaches, among the first table varieties, are being picked this week at the Merrill ranch south of Rio Bravo school. The first shipment to Los Angeles departs Monday evening, about a week earlier than usual. Forty five acres are under cultivation with several varieties maturing through summer until cold weather.
A Bakersfield coaches meeting named William Shafter as football coach for the 1939 season. Delegates included Principal E P Jones White and Eugene Ford as planning attendees.
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