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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1944
Page
5
He described a hot ship environment with flying debris and credited his vessel with downing three German planes. Ben passed through Naples and other Mediterranean ports before returning to the east coast. He is now at Norfolk, Virginia for a few weeks then heads for a third Atlantic trip.
The annual student body play by Shafter high school students airs at 8 p m in the school gym on April 28. Miss Ida Rosenman directs dramatics and coaches the production featuring a large cast of named student performers in roles such as Ham Ellers Wayne Heffley Goody Pat Mettler Betty Wells and many more.
Walter Kiernan comments on Tom Dewey's role in politics and a shifting stance toward the presidency. He notes Dewey's past ambitions in 1940 and suggests Dewey now distances himself from earlier views while remaining watchful of political moves.
Local extension service urges Kern County housewives to buy more eggs to curb a nationwide surplus. Storing eggs by the water glass method is advised for eight to ten months. Hatchery reports show a drop in baby chick sales, signaling possible fall shortages.
Harold and Wilma Sanner will conduct revival services April 12 to 24 at The Church of The Nazarene on West Lerdo. They are Pasa students and Northern California district workers. Services begin at 7 45 PM with readings and songs as Rev Orval Seago invites the public to attend.
A farewell party was given for Mr and Mrs Fred Delzer at their home Sunday April 2. Mr Delzer a longtime Shafter resident has moved to Edison where he will raise potatoes.
Marie Reimer of Tripp South Dakota and Gideon Stregle of Tehachapi were married in a ring ceremony at the Reformed Church in Shafter last Thursday April 6 at 7 pm. Rev R Klaudt officiated. The bride wore a white sheer dress with veil and carried white carnations. Best man Jerome Mettler and maid of honor Miss Clara Reimer attended. The couple left for a short honeymoon and will reside near Tehachapi.
Mr and Mrs Lon Moser express gratitude for sympathy after the death of their son Laurence Earl Moser. The note mentions relatives in Shafter and Beverly Hills, plus other local notices about St. Patrick’s events and Army furloughs.
Howard Banks returns from a visit to Howard C. Banks at Ocean Side Naval Base where he remains hospitalized with a broken jaw. He says his son is improving nicely and expects continued recovery.
The Shafter City Council commends the Shafter Volunteer Fire Department led by Chief Russell for its efforts protecting citizens and property. The council approves training on the E and J resuscitator, endorses its purchase, and will cover related insurance liabilities.
The regular meeting of the Wednesday Afternoon Club will be held April 5 in the Women's clubhouse at 2 o'clock. Pat Kelly, principal of Shafter High School, will speak, with Mrs. Ed Brown as program chairman. Classified Ads in One Shafter Press pay.
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