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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1940
Page
6
Lesson subjects and scripture texts selected and copyrighted by International Council of Religious Education, used by permission.
A Shafter era church notes review of a Sunday lesson based on Proverbs 4 10 27 stressing Stop Look Listen and Go Ahead as a framework for choosing the right life path. It links heart health to daily conduct and urges heed to wisdom over mere knowledge with practical applications for youth and teachers.
Initial plans for a Southern Baptist California convention were made Thursday and Friday at the Orthodox Missionary Baptist church in Shafter. Fourteen churches were represented in the Southern Baptist association gathering, reported by Rev. Sam Wilcoxon.
California farmers turn to flax in the Imperial valley with 108000 acres grown statewide last year. The University of California issued bulletin No. 641 on Flax Management, by Sullivan Landerman and Carpenter. It covers yields costs markets and farming practices and can be obtained through Berkeley or local farm advisors.
Two carloads of sheep were received at the Santa Fe depot on Sunday evening for the Gini a Brothers of Lost Hills. The animals will be grazed in the Shafter vicinity for a time.
Shafter high school students enjoy an improved library, formerly a study hall partitioned to create a dedicated space. Five reading tables, fiction and reference books, and magazines on a special rack are available. Librarian Miss Carol Pulcifer notes emphasis on organizing pamphlet material.
A school recreation program runs before and after class during fourth period and through the noon hour at Shafter High School. J. W. Wilson leads the morning and noon activities, while WPA workers handle the afternoon program through the city recreation setup.
California Division of Fish and Game reports botulism winter mortality among Tulare Lake ducks. A rescue crew led by Assistant Warden Al Mayes traps sick birds, places them in pens with clean water and food, and records recovery data. If cold weather and early rains persist, losses may stay minimal.
John Barrymore proclaims final separation from Elaine Barrie while James M. Carter criticizes tailgating as dangerous. John R. Richards resigns as Finance chief saying he leaves with good feeling. C Harold Caulfield urges united national ideal. Grand Duchess Marie of Russia notes talent exists in Russia but hints at limits of success.
Vernon Grant nephew of E K Grant of Shafter is the Collier's cover artist. He lived in McFarland as a boy and now works in New York as a commercial illustrator for Kellogg and Judge magazine, with prior fame for calendars and greeting cards. His father Col O S Grant was a Kern county figure. Clyde Grant recently visited from South America via New York.
California Scholarship Federation announces 30 members for the fall term at Shafter High School from Principal E P Jones office. Names include Letha Bartel Alice Bender Mollie Brewer Rean Butler W R Cloud and others. Roosevelt High Fresno F F A members cultivate a 12 acre vineyard.
Congress authorizes a peace time draft likely to start in October with Roosevelt fixing the day. Registration for men 21 to 35 expected at election polls, targeting 16.5 million names. About 75,000 may be mustered in November and 400,000 in training by January 1941. The bill caps conscripts at 900,000. one year training with exemptions for dependents, ministers, students, essential workers, officials, aliens, the physically unfit, and conscientious objectors. Draftees receive 21 dollars monthly for four months and 30 dollars for eight months. Industries blocking government orders can be rented.
Davis tests of infrared lights to shield citrus trees from frost yield no positive results, UC reports. The研究 notes indicate limited effectiveness and advise seeking alternative frost protection methods.
The Mare Island Navy Yard in Vallejo starts an $87,000,000 shipbuilding and development initiative. The program aims to expand production and upgrade facilities at the yard.
Sacramento Placer and San Joaquin counties top the United States in canned sweet cherry output. The three counties contribute most to nationwide canning supplies, highlighting regional agricultural strength.
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