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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1940
Page
5
Ewan Harbrecht, an 11 year old singer from Hollywood, will give a vocal concert on the evening of November 2 at the Shafter high school gymnasium. The performance is announced by C. O. Trubey, principal of Kern Academy, and marks the child’s noted standing in California.
In Montreal three men received six month sentences for cultivating opium poppies on a farm near the city. Police burned the field which authorities believe is Canada's first such plantation.
A Shafter Kiwanis luncheon featured talks by the Rev. Alfred T. Chandler and C. M. Stetson. Stetson warned business men about check forgers and advised printing amounts and simple signatures while prompting questions to verify validity. Chandler urged moral courage to address wartime propaganda and global issues. Committees for the November Kiwanis charity show were announced along with next week's forum details.
J R Bright of the Kern County Agricultural Conservation committee announces 1941 sugar beet allotments under the Sugar Act extension. Farmers must file by November 15, 1940, with allotments based on 1938 39 and 40 beet history or available land for those new to beets.
Jerry Lewis and Mrs Eva Costa of Buttonwillow joined Maxine Sanyers and May Collquist of Shafter for a Paris hair styling show held Monday evening in Bakersfield.
Routine physicals for freshmen and new students at Shafter high school were conducted this week as part of the school health program. Local doctor in charge is A. W. Gaede.
The Shafter high school branch of the California Scholarship Federation will hold its initiation tomorrow evening in the home economics room. Ruben Mett Jer serves as federation president.
Harvest of four acres of Indian corn is under way this week at the Shafter high school farm. The crop will be used in livestock feed mixtures prepared at the farm.
University of California College of Agriculture reports that exposing peaches and nectarines to methyl bromide gas can enhance color. Research led by Dr. L L Claypool, assistant professor of pomology, demonstrates this effect beyond standard coloration.
Homer Campbell, nine, of Spokane Washington, baited a bacon-tipped hook and lowered a string over the boat side in Liberty Lake. A minute later he hauled out a four-pound rainbow trout.
The condition involves obsessions or compulsions such as humming and touching objects. It presents with fatigue and indecision and is framed as a neurotic syndrome affecting patient energy and choice.
Wendell L. Willkie returns to Philadelphia and, amid unprecedented demand, is nominated for President by the Republican party. He warns that the New Deal government is unprepared for defense, calls for full employment, mobilized industry for armaments, and a reliable defense system to prevent war. He vows to lead a peace drive, rebuild American work, and restore democracy and liberty.
Government survey reports England has sufficient coal to last until 2080 at current consumption rates.
Desert pavement is a desert phenomenon in the Southwest where rocks lie in a flat, manlike surface. It highlights how wind and erosion create a rocky, patterned crust across arid landscapes.
The speaker notes enhanced incomes boost city employment and farm sales. He pledges to win recovery for America, saying the pledge benefits both farmers and businessmen. He urges public support to unite the nation and fulfill the recovery plan.
Union Congregational Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Leona Vannatta in charge and an adult class led by Bessie Thomas. Junior Choir rehearses Wednesdays after school under Carel Pulcifer. Services at 11 a m feature a sermon Black and White Giants. Kenneth Helvy is choirmaster and James Livers organ. Boy Scouts Troop 44 will attend as guests. Noel Waters is pulpit guest. Christian Youth meets at Plymouth House at 630 p m for student-age young folks.
H D Wiebe, pastor, leads a Sunday program at 400 Kern with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school in two departments and 11 a.m. preaching in Germany and 11:10 a.m. preaching in American. Choir music follows. Evening programs include 6:30 p.m. prayer circle of C.F., 6:45 p.m. Christian Fellowship without Bible reading, and 7:45 p.m. preaching. Midweek prayer is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. No Bible Doctrine Friday due to revival meetings in Bakersfield.
Sunday at First Mennonite Church with Pastor Glanzer. Sunday school 10 11, choir 11 12, sermon subject The City s and the Churches Need. Pot luck lunch at noon in the basement. Paso Robles youths bring a program at 2. Evening program as usual. Quote A man s true wealth is the good he does in the world.
At 10 a m Bible school led by P A Schmidt with teachers for all ages and a cordial Christian atmosphere. 11 a m morning worship themed The Prayer of the Aged prepared for older people inviting all to attend.
The church promotes a welcoming, homelike atmosphere with services for all ages. Activities include 6:30 p m gatherings for the elderly, 7:30 p m evening worship with gospel messages, weekly Wednesday prayer and praise, and choir rehearsals as they build a larger choir.
St Johns Catholic Church at Sth and Broadway Wasco led by Rev Owen McMullan offers Sunday Mass from 8 to 10 am with confessions on Saturday at 7 pm.
The Wasco branch of The Mother Church The First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston Massachusetts announces Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. at Corner Sixth and E streets.
The average horsepower of automobile engines has risen by 300 percent since 1920, reflecting dramatic efficiency improvements. The trend highlights advances in engine design and manufacturing affecting vehicle performance.
A campaign by The Commander staff invites suggestions from students to name the courts and lawns at Shafter High School.
Members of the photography club at Shafter High School met last evening at the school. In charge were Betty Mark, Lloyd Warden and Phil Haag. Faculty advisor is Lloyd Pack.
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