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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1944
Page
5
Looking ahead at water levels are sinking fast on some of the lands that might benefit from water conservation on Kern River. Seditional Kern lands could be saved by conservation efforts on Poso and Caliente.
U S Senator Young stands at age forty and ready for vigorous leadership while Houser has completed three terms in the State Legislature signaling substantial legislative experience.
The Kern County Land Company continues sinking deeper wells on lands east of Shafter, aiming to extract more water and reportedly lowering water levels in the Shafter Watcodis area.
The board met at 10 A M on October 9 1944 approving the minutes of October 2 1944 and the statement of minutes. Claims were allowed and fees noted as part of the routine session.
County records show numerous actions including transfers of school funds to Norris. lease signing with Maria Monroe for land in Sec 8-11-12. Palm Avenue extension petition to Supervisor Woolcomes. Local Board 138 rental accepted. county cars authorized for Los Angeles Burbank and multiple counties. taxes canceled on Virginia Colony improvements. permits for indivisible loads and business licenses granted. liquor license protests and social club actions. warrants canceled. tract 1241 street contracts approved. Kern County Fairgrounds receipts deposited. W. E. Lee Washington to FCC. rail elevator repair. acting Supt of Buildings and Grounds appointed. Beings and Clerks notes. October 19 1944 publication.
Funeral services for 78 year old George Nusz who died October 15 in Pasadena were held October 17 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Shafter. He was born in Russia and lived in California most of his life. Survivors include his widow Mary Nusz three sons and five daughters, sixteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Interment will be in Okeene Oklahoma.
Staff Sergeant Dan J Moore of Shafter California received the Air Medal for meritorious achievement during aerial flights over enemy held territory in Northern Burma. He and his Combat Cargo Group logged over one hundred hours delivering supplies ammunition and heavy equipment despite intense enemy opposition adverse weather and difficult terrain. The award was announced by Major General George E Stratemeyer head of Army Air Forces India Burma Sector China Burma India Theater.
Special weekend services at Shafter Seventh-Day Adventist Church observe the one hundredth anniversary of the movement. National plans highlight its growth from humble beginnings to a world presence with 30,000 religious workers, millions in Bible literature, hundreds of institutions, 9 212 churches, and a large denominational investment.
Joyce Ann Haag daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl W Haag formerly of Shafter now of Martinez wed Carl A Holmstron son of Mr and Mrs S A Holmstron of Pittsburg The bride attended Shafter High School three years The couple honeymoon at Lake Tahoe and will reside in Martinez
More than 250000 people slept in military reservations parks and open spaces across San Francisco following the 1906 great fire as city shelters were overwhelmed and relief efforts organized.
A historic note highlights Seventh-Day Adventists proclaiming the Bible in 812 languages and dialects across continents and seas, underscoring global expansion and the reach of its message over a century. The figure $74,785,933.08 appears as a contextual financial reference to support this missionary work.
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