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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1945
Page
8
A California extension circular advises homemakers to adjust work heights to reduce strain. It suggests raising the dishpan with a wodden rack and using blocks to elevate tables or cabinets, enabling seated ironing and better posture for healthier, quicker tasks.
The U S Bureau of Censorship ends after wartime service built on public trust. Newspapers operated on voluntary code with no penalties for breaches, following an honor system that kept enemy‑helpful news from publication and preserved journalistic independence.
The circular urges early Christmas shopping as many items remain scarce due to wartime shortages. It notes nylon stockings vacuum cleaners and electrical appliances will not be available soon and advises making today the deadline. A free copy is available at the Agricultural Extension Service in Bakersfield.
Kern County farmers can expect adequate insecticides in 1946 to support a systematic control program. War shortages eased. growers should plan winter spring and summer spraying now. Proper timing is critical for insects and diseases. further methods and mixtures will be provided by the Agricultural Extension Service in Bakersfield.
Sunset and James Streets in Shafter California hosts Sunday Mass at 9 00 a m Confessions are before Mass The Catholic Hour airs at 3 00 p m every Sunday on radio station KM Reverend Gerald Culleton is the pastor
The Church of Christ in Troy hosts a Women's Club with services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday lessons focus on spiritual conversion. all are welcome. Captain J. B Montgomery of the Portsmouth arrived in San Francisco landing near the current southeast corner of Clay and Montgomery Streets.
The public grows confused by tire production reports and hints of early rationing end. Rationing boards are not liberal with new tire certificates, and dealers cite supply limits. Demand exceeds supply for possibly two more years, so stay practical and safe on the road.
Church timetables list 9 45 A M Sunday school for all ages led by Mrs Glenn Cooper 11 00 A M Morning Worship with the sermon LAST WORDS 6 39 P M Youth Fellowship for High School and Intermediate youth 7 30 P M Evening Service of Song and Sermon plus Baptismal service All welcome Choir practice 7 30 P M Wednesday Bible study and prayer hour Church unites in spirit with Wasco services and Ella May Starrh leads Sunday evening youth event
At Union Congregational 309 James Street minister Wm 8S Harper leads a 9 45 Sunday School with Walter E Hagg as Superintendent A 1040 Junior Church sermon for Juniors and 11 00 Worship with Bible interpretation for the need of the hour Choir directed by Mrs A J Hemingson involved in a great deed of the church and Christian Endeavor led by Clayton Montgomery fosters activities
A geographic note states San Francisco encompasses 82.3 square miles of water within its corporate boundaries, highlighting the city’s extensive waterfront and aquatic area.
The First Mennonite Church at 202 Golden West and Wall Streets in Shafter California lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Ver non Neufeld as superintendent and classes for all ages. Worship follows at 10 30 a m. On the first Sunday monthly General Christian Endeavor is at 7 30 p m with offering for migratory work. Monday night Young Peoples Choir practice and Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer. Worship removes worry and hour to develop your best self.
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