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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1942
Page
5
In April 1942 Frank M. Downey proposes to sell alcohol at 801 Santa Fe Way Shafter California under On Sale Beer license. The State Board of Equalization will issue the license if no protest is filed. Protests must be verified and filed in Sacramento stating grounds for denial.
A 1942 California certificate lists Bert Crafton and Ray White as partners under a fictitious business name in Kern County California. The document records their addresses in Bakersfield and Roxana Route 1 and includes notarization by W A Perozzi. The certificate bears the date March 30 1942 and seal of the Notary Public.
A list of church activities across Wasco and Shafter includes First Mennonite Church with 10 a.m. Sunday school led by John Unruh and an 11 a.m. morning worship by Rev. Claus Wiebe, plus midweek prayers. Church of the Nazarene at 307 Pacific Ave holds Sunday school 9:45 to 10:45, morning worship 11 to noon, and a 6:30 p.m. missions service led by Rev. Orvald L. Seago. St. John Catholic Church at Ninth and Broadway features Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a.m. and is led by Rev. Owen McMullen.
Electors of Maple Elementary District Kern County California are notified of the annual election for one board member to be held May 15. Polls open 1 p m to 6 p m at Maple Elementary School. Inspectors are K Wiebe and D R Gewin. April 6 1942.
The local rationing board held up issued certificates to Constable Blake Witcher and Dr. A W Gaede awaiting April month car quota figures. Board members state enlistment or draft allows disposal of a new car but others must have a board certificate to sell. A new car is 1942 model or 1941 model with under 1600 miles.
The body of Aviation Cadet Eugene W. Crites of Roseburg Oregon was recovered yesterday from the surface of Castiac Lake where his training plane crashed earlier. Crites was stationed at Minter Field. National 4 H Mobilization Week will be observed April 5 to 11.
The Shafter Public Utility District passes Ordinance No. 19 fixing initial connection charges not less than twenty dollars, renewing turning on water for delinquents, authorizing entry to install stop cocks, and permitting district personnel to inspect maintain and repair premises for water service. The ordinance takes effect after publication and remains in force.
State wide five point Drive for Victory motor vehicle conservation program launched with 300 organizations backing. Motorists urged to drive under 40 mph, set mileage budgets, share trips, and have cars and tires inspected regularly to prevent transport disruption in wartime California. Officials warn one in five cars may be off highways by October 1942 without changes.
Shafter Mexican colony, led by Alex Estavillo’s three-hitter, lost 4-2 to Tulare at Tulare Sunday afternoon. Joe Paloma doubled and Johnny Rodriguez hit a center field homer for Shafter. Tulare capitalized on an fourth inning error with two outs to score twice. Tulare pitcher Mike Garcia allowed four Shafter hits. A return game is set for April 26 with Lamont or Arvin also on schedule for Sunday.
The regulation broadens the right for all members of the U.S. military and naval forces to send personal mail without charge. It applies to active duty personnel and includes service members stationed abroad, reinforcing support for military families and morale during deployment.
John Gaede city building inspector reports Shafter March building permits totalled 2475 dollars. Electrical permits were 355 dollars and plumbing 315 dollars. cumulative totals from January to March show 6000 dollars in permits, with 505 for electrical and 685 for plumbing.
Walter Powell the motel manager announced that evening dinners of chicken and steak are served from six to nine o'clock at the Shafter motel. Noon meals have been discontinued. The dining room remains available for club meetings and gatherings.
F C Wiebe, a Maple farmer, was this week named area fireman for the Maple district under an emergency rural fire control organization established in the community.
The Air Force is named as the official designation for Uncle Sam's aerial units replacing the Air Corps. This change marks a formal rebranding of the nation's military aviation arm.
Gasoline sales in northern and central California run higher this year than last, reflecting continued demand. Officials note steady consumption across major markets and no sudden drop in fuel purchases as markets adjust to seasonal patterns.
The Francisco Industrial Area showed a 112 percent increase in February 1942 compared with February 1941, signaling remarkable growth in local manufacturing activity. The report highlights the sharp year over year rise.
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