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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1940
Page
7
A sermon discusses the failure of humanity to live by Christian principles and the Golden Rule. It argues for individual faith, divine grace, and generous practice of love toward enemies, with references to Jesus teaching and scriptural verses.
A biblical verse from Luke 6 38 emphasizes reciprocal generosity with the same measure returned. It quotes a familiar teaching on giving and receiving blessings in abundance, urging kindness and fair sharing.
A shabby man appearing before Judge Wells faced questions on background and work readiness. The judge issued a 60 day suspended sentence and a floater, then returned with a brand new shirt gifted in a gesture described as close to giving the man the shirt off his back. The case reflects local carnival economics and town sentiment alongside small town anecdotes.
The bowling league named Picy continues operations this week with recorded scores. Official standings reflect ongoing play as teams compete in the season schedule.
This summary outlines key provisions of the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act of 1940. It limits default judgments against military personnel, extends time for court actions, requires representation, and allows court orders to stay or modify payments on rents, installments, and mortgages. It also covers life insurance, taxes, and public lands while protecting service members during active duty.
Future Farmers of America in Kern County Union High School District will join about 230 000 high school vocational agriculture boys nationwide in observing National Future Farmer Day on November 12. Activities include assemblies displays radio broadcasts and defense program shop use stressing agricultural mechanics. California sends 24 members four adults to Kansas City for the convention with five judging teams and multiple delegates.
The Kern County division of the California Teachers Association schedules a November 16 meeting at East Bakersfield High School auditorium with institute credit. Topics include teacher tenure and retirement presented by district and classroom perspectives. Nominated officers and council representatives were listed after a Saturday meeting.
H. Johnson and Miss Dorothy Smith figure in a Kern County notice urging all Kern County teachers to attend a council meeting on November 16. The CTAS passage emphasizes that attendance is encouraged even for non members of CTAS.
The Druids announce a turkey shoot at the Druid hall in Bakersfield for the evening of November 16. Refreshments will be served with Mrs. Hugo Zimmerman of Shafter in charge.
The Floriculture and Redwood Empire buildings from the San Francisco Exposition will be relocated to the State Fair grounds in Sacramento.
Semi finals of a school speech contest at Shafter High School select three speakers from each class for finals next Thursday. Seniors earn one finalist. Finals pair sophomores and freshmen against juniors and seniors. The event prepares for interschool speaking and debate activities later this year.
A motorist would have to live 100000 times his normal life to match the amount of gasoline produced in a single day by California fields.
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