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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1939
Page
7
The note indicates a religious lesson outline dated October 8 with selected scripture texts. It credits the International Council of Religious Education for copyright and permission.
Analysis of John the Baptist as the forerunner to Jesus. The text emphasizes prophetic fulfillment, humble boldness, and a call to repentance leading to faith and service. It notes Jesus’ baptism as a voluntary act aligning with obedience and foreshadowing the atonement.
A devotional quotation by Samuel Rutherford extols the sweetness and grace of Christ. It emphasizes the beauty of God’s love, the fairness of Jesus, and the glory of the cross despite worldly shame.
Thomas W. McManus of the California Citizens association warns that non resident migrants are urged to register for the November 7 election. He cites Kern county convictions for illegal registration and calls for education to uphold California’s democratic principles.
City building inspector reports changes by the Contractors' State License board in Sacramento. A builder becomes a contractor for enforcement and must be licensed by September 19. Licenses are required for all builders except self use improvements and all general subcontractors. Fines up to 590 and six months jail for unlicensed activity. Applications should be filed weeks before bidding or permitting. Local permits may be denied to unlicensed builders.
Shafter Colonels fight hard on local field but fall 18 to 6 to Bakersfield high Sandales reserves in a preliminary to the Lancaster fracas. Noel Mears connected twice for 50 yard and 27 yard plays with Lyle Parsons and Ken Barlich scoring, while the Colonels show solid line play and standout efforts from Pasley Daniels Prye Stone Hamilton and McDonald in a heartening display.
Shafter high school Colonels meet East Bakersfield Babes in a Griffith stadium warm up before the main event with General vs East Bakersfield Blades. Coach Eugene Ford drills the squad after a setback to Bakersfield high reserves as he finalizes a starting lineup and 6:30 kickoff for the light weight game.
principal Jack Singer announced Maple school enrollment reached 175 pupils this week. about 145 students attended opening day and the total has risen steadily since then, with last year’s peak at 180 pupils.
George G. Radcliff announces opening of the Veterans Citizens Group at 1124 12th Street Sacramento to oppose the Ham and Eggs proposal on the November 7 special election. Mrs. C. A. Larkin will run the local office as Radcliff promotes voter participation and warns of tax burden and pension risk.
A small library has been arranged at Shafter high school with space at the rear of the study hall. Reference books and magazines are shelved, a reading table is provided, and a counter separates the library from the rest of the room. Zelma Pulsifer is librarian with student helpers.
Maple school library receives thirty new titles announced by librarian Mrs. Ruby Nikkel. The list includes Burning Beauty Bailey Young Man With a Horn Baker Rich Girl Poor Girl Cuthrell and many more. Hours are Monday 7–9 pm, Wednesday 9–12 am and 1–4 pm. Yesterday 209 books were circulated.
Richland school board accepted Harvey Gaede’s bid for a new G M C Model A C S 508 bus at 4744.57 dollars including sales tax. The contract covers chassis and a Gillig Custom-Bilt 64 passenger body. The board also planned emergency classroom structures and several permanent rooms.
Glenn O Nay announces a Future Farmer Day at Shafter High School on October 17 to honor the founding of the Future Farmers of America. Similar programs are planned in 187 California high schools with about 10 500 vocational agricultural students expected to participate. The national FFA convention runs in Kansas City that week with California youth named for the American Farmer award and represented by State President Henry House and judging teams from Santa Rosa Ontario and Norwalk.
Bill Halleen of Fresno secretary manager of the state chamber of commerce and a member of the California committee opposing Ham and Eggs will speak against the proposed pension plan at the Shafter Business Men's Association meeting tomorrow noon at Cafe Neuman. The event is open to all business men and farmers.
Lois L. Berry post master says the second national letter writing week is being observed in Shafter and nationwide. The object of the week is to stimulate letter writing. the period was first observed last year.
A new pickup truck was placed at the Shafter fire station by the Kern County Forestry department for Warden Art Craig. The unit will supplement the larger truck and carries 75 gallons of water with a pump that can draw from mains and deliver 150 gallons per minute at 150 psi. About 450 feet of one inch hose may be carried on the vehicle.
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