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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1941

Page

7

Lesson for September 14 eaten cat gied by Scripture

The fragment outlines a lesson dated September 14 referencing a cat and a scriptural theme. It provides no clear event, participants, or outcomes beyond the mentioned terms.

Notice of Intention to Chattel Mortgage and Sale of Property

Notice details plans to place a chattel mortgage on fixtures at a Shafter service station with Jesse W. Smith and Pearl B. Smith as mortgagors and Ard Life Insurance Company as mortgagee. It lists property description, location, mortgage terms, and dates of notice and payment. The notice also includes a separate tax sale proclamation for Kern County properties and a public sale date if not redeemed.

Wilbur Smith Israel Jesus Christ Christ West Bantees Board of Supervisors Kern County California United States Kern Bakersfield W. Sons Renvelopment Co., Ltd S. P.R.R.R.T.W. Block K. J. Moncure-P. L. J Mo -P. L L. E. Jewett Emma C. Osborne George M. Tietjen C. J. Birchfield State of California After Highway Orange Avenue Shafter County of Kern Kern County Land Company County Recorder of Jesse W. Smith Pearl B. Smith ARD Life Insurance West Street Los Angeles Title Insurance and Trust Company Chatet Avenue Cal

Improvements at Government Camp Under Way

A crew works at the Farm Workers Community remodeling the recreation building. A ceiling gas heaters and movable walls will create a comfortable space for dances and smaller rooms. A playground fence encloses a children’s area. A new workshop rises near the water tower.

Government Collected 37993 From Gold Processing Aggregates

Gold extracted from aggregates used for building Friantham yielded a government payment of 37993. The amount reflects revenue from mineral processing activities linked to the project.

Friantham

Special Awards For 4-H Members At California State Fair

Four 4-H Club members received special awards in junior livestock divisions at the California State Fair. Glenn Winkler of Sebastopol won the United Duroc Record Association grand champion market barrow award. Jack Brandt of Armona claimed best purebred Duroc gilt. Regina Struiff of Wasco earned a special award as champion Short horn steer exhibitor. John Dawson of Hanford received the Hampshire Sheep Association best Hampshire ewe lamb under one year.

United Duroc Glenn Winkler Sebastopol Jack Brandt Armona Regina Struiff Wasco American Shorthorn Breeders’ Association American “Hampshire Sheep Association John Dawson Hanford

First Santa Clara County Fair Set for San Jose

The first annual Santa Clara County Fair will be held in San Jose from October 7 through October 12 with exhibits, entertainment and community events planned for the week.

Santa Clara County San Jose

Justice Court summons in Midgley v Hender case

The People of California greet you and require you to appear in the Justice's Court of the Sixteenth Township to answer the verified complaint in the case of Midgley v Hender. If served within the county, answer within thirty days. otherwise within ten days. September 10, 1941. (SEAL) H A Rightmire, Justice of the Peace. A Peter Ohanneson, Attorney for plaintiff.

Justice’s Court OF Sixteenth

Birthday Gifts and Changing Tastes in Suburban Love

Susie Jarvis laments Sammie Thornberg’s practical gifts washing machine vacuum cleaner and car for birthdays, while her mother recalls frugal sacrifices. Years later Sammie accepts the shift as Susie’s lawn mower gift proves useful and loving, culminating in an orchid surprise for his twenty fourth birthday.

Pjoney Sammy Susie Mrs. Jarvis Samuel Thornberg

Wasco Night School To Be Organized September 15

The Wasco Union High School invites the public to attend a meeting on Monday evening September 15 at 7 15 to decide course offerings for the new night school. Tentative classes include shorthand typing bookkeeping arts and crafts languages citizenship English woodwork metal work sewing cooking science physical education and more. The program spans 20 sessions starting September 22 with five forum meetings on Current International Affairs.

Wasco Union High School

Barbecue and Horse Show Planned for Bakersfield Frontier Days

Sheriff John Loustalot directs a barbecue at Kern River Park on September 18 with a Frontiers Day sweetheart selection from 15 contestants as the main event. On September 19 a horse show at the Navy stadium will feature gaited harness and trail horses and rodeo events on the track directed by Harry Winkinson.

John Loustalot Bakersfield Frontier Days Association Kern River Park Navy Bakeersfield Harry Winkinson

Iceland Marines Add New Verse To Famous Hymn

The Midnight Sun reports Marines in Iceland during 1941 added a verse to From the Halls of Montezuma. The stanza recalls sailing north beneath the midnight sun with Icelandic scenes and a humorous line about polar bears and Iceland girls.

Iceland United States Laugardaginn Marine Corps Montezuma

Zipper Shortage Highlighted as New Defense Threat

A growing shortage of zippers is described as a modern risk to civilian life, underscoring supply chain vulnerabilities and potential impacts on everyday safety gear and clothing.

CP Gas Southern California Gas Company

Ground Crew Of Ten Men Kept Flying At Base

Air Corps officials note ten ground crew for every airman. At the Basic Flying School near Shafter a six to ten man team inspects each plane after landing, performing 25 to 100 hour checks. Crew chiefs mentor apprentices and new arrivals, building a safe aviation training record for American cadets.

Air Corps Shafter America

San Francisco Sees Sunny Year With High Hour Average

City records show San Francisco averages 2935 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its notable sun exposure. Local weather data emphasize consistent daylight levels across seasons and potential effects on outdoor activities and tourism.

San Francisco

Field Day Planned By Gideon Group

Kern county bakersfield Gideon camp members planned a field day at a Taft meeting held Tuesday evening. Shafter attendees included Mrs. Louie Becker and John Suderman. Chaplain Edwin Kraemer from the local army air field also attended.

Kern County Bakersfield Taft Shafter Louie Becker John Suderman Edwin Kraemer Army

Infants have faster heart rates than adults agreements

The piece notes that infancy features about 120 heartbeats per minute while adult life runs around 60 to 75, with men averaging 62 and women 69 beats per minute.

San Francisco Hosts West’s Largest Stock Exchange

The city of San Francisco claims the West’s biggest stock exchange, drawing traders and investors to its bustling market scene. Local financial leaders emphasize the exchange’s prominence amid regional commerce.

San Francisco West

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