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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1944
Page
1
The piece profiles Alfred Elliott a large, responsive congressman candidate, facing challengers Lewis Bowker Palm er and others as Primaries near May 16. Palmer is known locally in Kern County but little in Tulare and Kings, while Elliott draws steady support from anti Roosevelt factions and a mail friendly record.
The Afternoon Club executive board was entertained at a luncheon hosted by Mrs J C Ohanneson. This was the final meeting before the election of new officers.
Oran W. Palmer, Kern County Counsel and longtime attorney, urged Shafter men to back his bid for Congress in the Tenth District. Philip M. Wagg noted county Republican committees endorse Palmer and warned Democrats may win if he is not nominated at the May primary. Palmer’s background includes DeLe City Attorney and counsel to public utilities. he studied at Occidental College and USC Law.
Police Chief John Reily and Mrs Grace Krause were wed last Friday at Shafter City Court in a ceremony by Judge Frank Shaw. Attendees included Ned Jenner Baby Malloy Beverly Reily Dorothy See ger Colleen Lain and Mrs Clara Schnidt. The couple honeymoon in Southern California this week.
Pfc. Myron Annis of the Air Corps stationed at Muroc bombing base visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Annis in Shafter over the weekend with his wife. War bonds are urged with a call to Lets Win This War.
Shafter’s Wednesday Afternoon Club plans the Spring Vegetable and Flower show at the Wo man’s clubhouse on Wednesday April 19. Mrs A B McKinley is general chairman with assistants Mrs Wizaeraey Cooper and Mrs J W Frizzell. The event features tree roses irises bulbs and a variety of plants with vegetables judged by quality assortment and presentation. The show opens to the public at 8 pm and invites participation in exhibiting flowers and vegetables.
The Wednesday Afternoon Club sponsors a rummage sale on April 21 and 22 at the clubhouse or Mrs. J. W. Lassiter home. Members bring rummage to support the war bond drive.
The Shafter community highlights a new park developed entirely by voluntary contributions with no city funding. Park maintenance costs $175 monthly in summer, covered by donors.tractor work is provided free as volunteers praise and request further support and feedback.
The Red Cross surgical dressings honor roll lists workers with hundreds of hours including Mrs Gladys Thomas Mrs Charles H Burns and Mrs H C Neufeld among top contributors. Special mention to knitters Mrs J C Ohanneson Mrs Glen Nay Mrs R G Sanderson and Miss Lydia Bender. Easter Sunrise service at 6:30 a m on high school grounds features Mennonite Brethren First Mennonite and Baptist groups with solos scripture and a message of hope reborn.
Woollomes reports that enforcement relies on public cooperation as the No Dumping ordinance is launched. He notes a park near the Legion hall in Shafter will be improved with sprinkling and barbecue pits as part of postwar planning to secure jobs for returning soldiers. President Henry Neufeld presiding.
Word has been received that Pvt John T Elms son of Mr and Mrs Bill Elms of Shafter has been taken prisoner by the Japanese. He is in the Philippine military prison camp No 1 and reports he is well and in good health despite limited details.
Work will start soon on installing 2400 feet of new water mains in Shafter. Dan Loewen won the bid advertised by Shafter Public Utility District. 1400 feet of 8 inch pipe on Walker Street and 1000 feet of 6 inch pipe on Lerdo Street. Contract price is 1440 dollars.
Cub Scout Den 2 hosted a dinner with Cubmaster J. W. Gwin and Den Mother Mrs. Gwin as guest of honor. The Den prepared and served refreshments, marking a successful event.
Old newspapers and magazines will be collected this Friday and Saturday. The notice emphasizes curbside collection and asks residents to place items out for pickup on those days.
W L Smith of Buttonwillow spoke to Shafter Kiwanis on the work of Governor Warren's Food and Fiber council in saving California crops. He stressed that Mexican Nationals perform well when treated properly and noted the potential use of war prisoners to harvest Kern crops. Paul Sanders led the meeting with Johnston presiding.
A wartime announcement promotes war bonds as a means to secure postwar prosperity. It emphasizes financial support for the war effort and the future stability they promise to families and the nation.
Shafter will enter 14 boys in the Kern County Invitational Track meet at Bakersfield High School field Saturday at 1 30 p m. Entries include A class Salvador Paloma 220 yd dash Dudley Steele 440 yd run and discus Bob Dodge pole vault broad jump 100 yd dash Dale Weidman broad jump Leonard Schaeffer shot put B class Harold Gipson 100 and 200 yd dashes high jump Bob Devlin 660 yd and 1320 yd runs broad jump Herbert Spitzer 75 yd dash Elmer Hammett 75 and 100 yd dashes Day Fenton 660 yd run Hershall Rodgers discus.
The Shafter High School district declares a midweek vacation with dismissal at 12 45 PM Thursday and no classes Friday. Richland School District also closes Friday following the holiday.
Voters will cast ballots next Tuesday at the American Legion hall for three city councilmen to serve four years. Incumbents Banna Lee the mayor J W Frizzell and Gloom 6 Nay are listed along with two new candidates P V McClure and Bil Brown. Two holdovers Henry Neufeld and T V Little remain on the council. The council serves without pay. Help the Red Cross to Help you.
Dozens of Easter dresses are planned for the event with sizes extending from 0 to 5 and shoes varying from 9.95 to 19.95. Narrow heel styles are available, with sizes up to 8.
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