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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1942
Page
6
Fragmentary note describes an October 25 lesson about Corneil of Meligione with references to arene aesienaraptionst and baucation. Details are unreadable but indicate a scholarly or ceremonial context.
A 1940s-era exhortation urging church members and leaders to act against alcohol. It cites Washington DC consumption, calls national leaders example, condemns liquor profits, and urges Christians to be total abstainers, urging no compromise and no worldliness. It frames public piety and personal conduct as linked to national welfare.
Mrs. Ollie M. Church, a parachute inspector on Minter-Wields line, donates 10 percent of her salary to War Bonds and praises cadets and enlisted men for keeping her connected to the war. Her son-in-law Lacy L. Manners serves in the Aleutians while her son William Rex Church is a Seaman in Melbourne Australia. Her son George Church recently returned from desert maneuvers and enters QM OCS at Camp Lee. Pvt Max Church undergoes maneuvers with an Ordnance unit at Camp Polk. Sgt Bill Bryan serves as a radio code instructor in Ventura California. California’s 1941 cash farm shows a 119 percent gain over 1932.
Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra trail leaders Harry James and Kay Kyser but gain ground in Coca Cola voting contest at Minter Field. Bands like Bob Chester Ted Fio Rita Abe Lyman appear. Jimmy Dorsey Freddy Martin and Duke Ellington remain strong. final week to vote.
Dr Campbell assistant professor discussed Russia not a communist state and differing social structures. He noted Russian money lacks fixed value and valuables cannot be removed. Passports list possessions on entry shielding travelers from taking belongings out. The talk addressed seniors plans after graduation.
The twelfth annual Convention of Sealers of Weights and Measures of California and Seventh California Association officials will be held in Bakersfield on October 21 22 and 23. Kern County officials inspect a modern tank and meter testing unit with Charles Wim mer as chairman A W Noon Ralph Lavin C W Harty W R Woollames and Lloyd M Sands present. About 150 officials from across the state expected to attend.
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania Frank Lin Hart tried to start his car to take his four year old son to a doctor. He pushed the car with a tractor but the tractor kicked, causing Hart to break his arm. His four year old son recovered without medical attention at the hospital.
More than 1,000 inmates including murderers and thieves in seven honor camps have pledged not to escape. About 500 live as current inmates and 500 alumni, working roads with minimal supervision and no gun guards. The system remains experimental with plans for more camps.
California wool growers received an average of 40 to 41 cents a pound for the 1942 clip, up from 35 cents in 1941, reflecting higher market prices for the season.
Pensioners say Earl Warren has made California pension rules on outside income more liberal and earned their support. They claim he has done more in months to secure pensioners' rights and urge his election to lead the state government.
Washington reports that civilian footwear will be the main wartime constraint with rubber heels and shoes in reserve. The government halted civilian tires and tubes but allows production of rubber heels sneakers tennis shoes boots overshoes and related items. officials say civilian purchases will not be affected despite high production prior to the order.
In wartime Detroit Mrs. William S. Lampe stored a cellar full of canned goods. Her three year old son Seth removed all the labels leaving bare tins. A local chain grocery provided fresh labeled cans to prove no shortage. The unlabeled tins were given to charity.
Lt. Col. Roy L. Jones now heads a new Merced AFB section coordinating cross country flights from Army Air Force schools in the San Joaquin valley. Col. Proper explains the role, with Col. Jones on detached service and Capt. Weber assisting. The plan centralizes flight scheduling for Minter Gardner Merced Lemoore basic schools and Stockton Mather advanced schools to ease valley air traffic.
Minter Field will join Bakersfield in a united war relief drive. Lt James H. Lewis says the campaign seeks funds for 14 welfare and character building groups. The Minter Field Employees Association pledges a lump sum to the Chest. Officers will contact Welfare Fund members and letters will ask for pledges. The one week drive starts October 21.
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