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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1941
Page
7
A concise study outline for October 26 covers sects and scripture passages. It discusses interpretive approaches and guidance for reading texts with historical and theological context. The lesson emphasizes careful translation, cross references, and respectful analysis of diverse religious perspectives.
A sermon argues that legalized sale of alcoholic beverages shifts duty from home and church to civic life. It emphasizes righteousness over sin, warns of divine disapproval for intoxicants, and urges national penitence and prayer to curb drunkenness and preserve moral and political strength.
Enlisted personnel at Lerdo Field receive temporary rank promotions on October 10 across multiple units. The 72nd Air Base Group and 64th Air Base Squadron lead with promotions to Staff Sergeant and Sergeant, respectively, while numerous Corporal and Pvt. classifications follow in the 324th 325th 326th 327th 525th 526th and 528th School Squadrons. Names listed include William F. Guyton James C. Kelly Ralph L. Snyder Richard A Nicholson and many others across fields and squadrons.
George L. Snavely Jr and Pvt Specl 2d Bernard A Manney Jr receive promotions within the 529th School Squadron and Quartermaster Detachment while Glenn N Bates and Rudolph H Gunther advance in rank. Vernon E Bowers Mick ey McGivern and Frank B Vance are also listed for corps promotions. Guttio of Arezzo is credited as father of modern music for systematizing staff lines and intervals and introducing ut re mi fa sol la. Do later replaced ut for euphony.
Lerdo will be represented by two teams from the 72nd and 7th Air Base Groups at the Kern County tug of war contest held at Steve Strelich's Arena in Bakersfield on October 30 to November 2. Cash prizes total 100 first, 75 second, 50 third. A Bakersfield meeting reviewed contest rules. others may enter by contacting Captain Robert M. Currier of the 87th Group.
Growers report planting of about 200 acres of spinach nearly finished. Early fields show vigorous growth as planting of the crop progresses across the area and preparations continue for harvest.
Bill Bender and his brothers August and Emil have planted about 95 acres to spinach. They report a good stand and strong start. Spinach has not been grown commercially in Shafter before. a previous successful crop grew on the Poso Land and Products ranch on Kimberlina road. First market-ready crop expected about January, with a possible second crop in spring.
The first true friction match was invented by John Walker of Stockton on Tees in 1827 using chlorate of potash and antimony sulphate with powdered gum. It was scratched on sand paper and later refinements followed 1829 to 1830 by Watts Jones and Bell & Co. Dr Alonzo D Phillips of Springfield Mass received the first US patent in 1836.
Elizabeth Daingerfield, a noted book reviewer for the Boston Transcript, supervised breeding of Man o War’s offspring but did not oversee War Admiral.
The War Department authorized a military band at Lerdo Basic Flying School to begin around November 1. Cadre musicians from cavalry artillery and infantry will transfer to Lerdo to form the nucleus, with local camp talent filling the rest. The band will support drill practice dress parades and post-entertainment events.
Seventy four 4 H club members will visit San Francisco for the third annual Northern California 4 H Marketing tour on October 14 15. They will represent clubs in Napa Sonoma Butte San Benito Santa Cruz and Merced counties.
A special election is ordered for November 12, 1941 in the Shafter Wasco Irrigation District to decide whether the district shall be dissolved. Polls run 9 A M to 7 P M at four precinct sites in Wasco and Shafter. The notice lists precinct locations and the district board contact.
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