Return to Store Life Dclear: Viola Weighs Work While Phil Travels
Viola Armstrong debates resuming work in town as her husband Phil spends weeks on the road. Madeline Clarke urges her to return, citing Miss Burke’s offer and a possible pay cut for a dress. Viola weighs leaving three children with a working mother’s schedule against the comfort of home and gifts. Phil’s letter ends with a note about rag rug braiding for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline
Phil
Viola
Miss Burke
Madeline Clarke
P. S
Pgp Ogigeneny
December lesson fragment on Tamen quitnute and Pervuere
A fragmented note discusses a December lesson titled Tamen quitnute with references to Pervuere as a sected and tonal work claimed as copyrighted by International.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
Fearless Faith Across Hostile World and Family
The sermon urges Christians to witness boldly despite opposition, recalling Jesus’ warning that disciples may face ridicule and even family strife. It argues believers belong to Christ, who numbers hairs on our head, and emphasizes fearlessness in public, personal, and family life to keep Christ first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Jesus
Hell
Satan
Christ
Lord
Delegates from Shafter MB Church Attend Dinuba Conference
Eighteen delegates from the Shafter Mennonite Brethren church attended a California and Oregon church conference in Dinuba last weekend. They discussed next year’s activities and planned to host the conference in Dallas Oregon. Representatives include Rev H D Wiebe and 17 others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church
California
Oregon
Dinuba
Dallas
Shafter Church
H. D. Wiebe
H. F. Janzen
D. L. Schellenberg
Wesley Nickel
D. W. Nikkel
William J. Bestwater
F. C. Penner
E. J. Peters
Sol Bartel
E. J. Thiessen
J. J. Siemens
H. A. Janzen
A. F. Boese
A. D. Koehn
Otto Becker
A. F. Bergen
Notice to Contractors for Rio Bravo School additions bid date
Sealed bids for additions to the Rio Bravo School District building and demolition of an existing structure in California will be received by the Board of Trustees until 7 30 P M December 18 1939 and opened publicly thereafter at the Board office. Plans and specifications are on file at the Board and at John Paxton Perrine & Associates Fresno California with a 25 00 deposit per set refundable upon return in good order. Bidders must file on proper forms with a bidder s bond 5 of bid and comply with local prevailing wage rates established for Carpentry Cement Finishers Electricians Hardwood Floor Workers Laborers and Concrete Workers.
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Board of Trustees
Rio Bravo
California
John Paxton Perrine & Associates
T. W. Patterson Building
Fresno
Bravo
Cnooen
Mmii Oc Soce
Firemen Meet Pontiacs In League Game Monday
The Volunteer Firemen travel to Shafter high school to face the unbeaten Pontiacs in a top first half city league basketball clash. A previous season buzzer beater gave the Pontiacs a two point win.
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Firemen
Pontiacs
Shafter High School
Bill Brown
Tuffy” Janzen
R. C Franklin
Fred Uriarte
Bedford Lockard
Fred Heinrichs
Bill Rodgers
Marvin Potter
City Council Agrees To Nikkel Tract Alley
At a Monday city hall meeting council members Nay Frizzell Lachenmaier and Midgley voted to build and maintain an alley in the Nikkel tract between Marengo and Euclid streets from Powell to Nikkel street. Residents must deed land and clear the alley before construction starts. Nay presided in mayor Ohanneson’s absence.
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City Council
Nikkel Tract
Marengo
Euclid Streets
Powell
Nikkel Street
Nay
Frizzell
Lachenmaier
Midgley
Phil Ohanneson
Central Market Upsets Firemen In League Game
Central Market defeats the Firemen 29 to 27 in a city league basketball game at the high school gym. The Market led 17 to 8 at halftime but the Firemen narrowed the gap to two in the final minute. Leonard Gaede led Central Market with four field goals and 8 points.
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Central Market Basketeers
Firemen
Market Boys
Central Market
Leonard Gaede
Wardwell
Nickel
Mettler
Edwards
Gaede
Heiser
Janzen
Franklin
Brown
Uriarte
Lockard
Rodgers
Heinrichs
Irrigation Assessments Payable Now
The first installment for Shafter Wasco Irrigation District assessments is due now. Payments may be made at the district office in Shafter or at the Wasco News office in Wasco. The first installment becomes delinquent December 26. The second installment deadline is the last Monday in June.
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Shafter- Wasco
Fred Pritschke
Shafter
Wasco News
Wasco
Rev J P Glauzer Becomes First Mennonite Pastor Here
The Rev J P Glauzer moved to Shafter this week to lead the First Mennonite church along with his wife and daughter Phoebe. He has 20 years in ministry, six years in Dinuba, and previously served in South Dakota, succeeding Rev Gustav Frey who moved westward.
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J. P. Glauzer
Shafter
Local Boys Attend Bakersfield YMCA Conference
Shafter representatives Merwin Olson Eddie Hall and Bob Roebuck attended the thirty fifth annual Southern California Older Boys Conference YMCA in Bakersfield over the weekend with about 500 attendees. Bill Brubaker of Bakersfield was elected conference president during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merwin Olson
Eddie Hall
Bob Roebuck
Shafter
Bakersfield
Bakersfield Masonic Hall
Bill Brubaker
George Washington Wealth and Land Holdings Revealed
George Washington ranked among the era's wealthiest, owning 70 000 acres in Virginia and 40 000 acres in the near West granted by Congress for military service. His estate valued at over 5 000 000 dollars in current terms.
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George Washington
Virginia
Near West
Congress
Alaska Purchase from Russia in 1867
Alaska including the Aleutian Islands was bought from Russia in 1867 for seven million two hundred thousand dollars. Secretary of State William H. Seward oversaw the transaction, solidifying U.S. control of the distant territory.
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Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Russia
Four-Unit Farrowing Pen Under Construction at Shafter High
A four-unit farrowing pen is being built by the sophomore farm mechanics class at Shafter high school. The structure, 24 by 10 feet with a two-inch floor, will have wood sheathing for roof and sides and solid ends. A top-wall air circulation gap and runners enable the pen to be skidded from place to place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Mechanics
Shafter High School
Charles Harris
Valley Project Support Seen From Denver Reclamation Meet
California delegation at the National Reclamation association meeting in Denver said the Central Valley project will keep congressional support. John Nale of Wasco, representing the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation district, noted Army officials voiced that national defense and reclamation development go together.
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Central Valley
California
National Reclamation Association
Denver
John Nale
Wasco
Shafter-Wasco
Nale
Western flood control push gains steam at Denver meeting
At the National Reclamation Association gathering in Denver California delegates urged continued flood control work and survey assistance for cities towns and irrigated areas. Kern county officials led the largest county delegation from 17 western states including Roy Woollames C W Harty and Emory Hoffman.
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Denver
Kern County
Roy Woollames
Kern County Board of Supervisors
C. W. Harty
Emory Gay Hoffman
County Chamber of Commerce
J. E. Regan
Ralph Kern
McFarland
W. L. Smith
Buttonwillow
Frank Stockton
Arvin
George Henderson
Bakersfield
Nale
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International School
Harold L. Lundquist
Moosy Bible Institute
Western San Sereneeer Union
M. B
Marvin Voth
Burrell Harrell
Fred Vaughn
Harvey Gaede
Ott Zimmerman
Ott Handel
Leonard Dorn
King Lumber
Pontiac
Falcon ‘Oil
Kiwanis
Council
Bakersfield Y.M.C.A
Clyde Bell Leland Bell
Chicago
John T. Suderman
Central Ave
Roy R. Bierman
Chester Ave
West
Mississippi Valley
Rern Body Works
Pacific Avenue
Shafter, Calif
E. M, Hendricks A. C, Munschy
Uate
Southern California Gas Company
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