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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1941
Page
2
Shafter City Incorporation Vote Urges Residents
Voters in Shafter face a decisive next Tuesday on incorporating the city and choosing growth through local government. The notice urges homeowners, landowners, and businesspeople to support incorporation at the American Legion hall from 7 am to 6 pm, urging residents to cast a record of orderly progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
John
American Legion
Traffic routes urged to improve Santa Fe Way through Shafter
An oil company official notes Santa Fe Way near Shafter is a key link among Kern County oil fields and agricultural areas. Heavy vehicle use from oil fields, farms, and future Army airfields will strain the highway unless state and civic leaders act. He urges early steps to widen and improve the road to handle current and future traffic demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
San Joaquin Valley
United States Army
Taft
Kern County
Kettleman
Coalinga
Traffic safety appeal for highway intersection signs
The article urges placing signs at all intersections with side roads and periodic checks by state traffic officers on lights and equipment. It calls for civic groups to contact the state highway department and California highway patrol to improve safety on a overburdened highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
California Highway Patrol
Judge Sabath Warns Against In-Laws Breaking Happy Homes
Chicago judge Judes Joseph Sabath, a veteran of over 50 000 divorce cases, warns that modern marriages fail when inlaws and unresolved finances intrude. He urges tender cultivation, avoidance of parental interference, and viewing marriage as a sacred pact to prevent future divorces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judes Joseph Sabath
Chicago
London
Paris
Munich
Rome
Prague
Vienina
United States
Sabath
Do Not Take Candy From Baby Says Child Psychologist
Dr Weston A Bousfield of the University of Connecticut argues against removing candy from infants and toddlers He regards crying for sweets as a potential signal of emotional upset and urges parents to address underlying needs rather than simply denying candy He cites experiments with rats to support the idea that young beings crave foods they need and that emotional state drives sugar consumption
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAOST
Weston A. Bousfield
University of Connecticut
Bousfield
Junior
Candied Fruit Development Marks Surplus Solution
The article argues that turning surplus fruits into attractive candied products offers a constructive market expansion. It contrasts this approach with dumping and curtailment and presents the method as logical for handling surplus.
Local Manitoba notes mix war appeal and town life
A Miniota Herald round-up reports wartime slogans urging savings certificates and war bonds, alongside a feature on B S Patterson’s motorized ice cream box adapted from a horse cart. The column also recalls a model plane crash, local gossip, and school club chatter plus bowling and editorial humor.
Spanish Club to Sponsor Student Assembly at Shafter High
The Spanish club at Shafter high school will sponsor a student assembly on April 18 at the school. The program centers on Pan Americanism with musical numbers by the school band and performances by Mexican and Wasco grammar school girls. Betty Mark will speak on The Good Neighbor Policy and Francelia Hansen on Pan American Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Wasco Grammar School
Betty Mark
Francelia Hansen
Audiometer Tests For Students At Shafter High
School district health officials will administer audiometer tests to students in the lower grade group and to members of the glee club at Shafter High School next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
California Spe Speaks Significant Statements By Interesting Californians
A. A. Preciado notes travel time to Fresno for Troha funeral comparing it to mule-team driving days while isolationists doubt oceans protect us. Channing Pol llock argues pacifism differs from resisting gangsters. Barry Holloway recalls student tour to Hollywood to see stars as human. Nino Guttadurao, Italian Legion president, says Italy seeks Italians abroad living by host-country laws with no Fascist agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Preciado
N. Y
Barry Holloway
Hollywood
Stephens College
le Comins Hollywood
Séals” Stadium
Nino Guttadauro
Italian’ Legion
Italy
Itali
Shafter Baseball Opener Draws Big anticipated Crowd
The season's first game in Shafter will be played on the Shafter diamond at 2 p.m. local players face an outside team with Clarence Kimble, Richard Kimble, Stanley Hamilton, Pete Krocker, Eddie Wenzen, John Harder, Jack Steinfelt, Johnnie Unruh and Otto Zimmerman in the lineup. Managers George Willis and Curt Annis urge a strong turnout to boost the local team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Otto Zimmerman
Shafters
George Willis
Curt ‘Annis
Hicks Day Program Planned At Shafter High School
Hicks Day at Shafter high school will be held April 25 with students dressing in costumes. A parade through the business district, a free lunch and program at the school, and costume prizes are planned. Regular classes will be held for those not dressing up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Shafter High School
San Miguel Man Charged With Driving While Intoxicated
Howard Wood of San Miguel faces a city court appearance tomorrow on a driving while intoxicated charge. He was arrested in the evening by night officer Ivan Stone and released on a $100 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Wood
San Miguel
Ivan Stone
Shafter Legionnaires Tour Delano Rotary Banquet
A group of Shafter Legionnaires attended a Rotary club banquet at the Delano Women’s Club building to view the facility for ideas for their own club hall. Attendees included Commander Jack Zimmerman Henry Neufeld H L Annis John Isaac Joe Henderson and Mr Meadows. Mr Pipkin from Delano was injured when a drive head fell at a new water well project. he suffered a serious head bruise and cuts and his shoulder and tongue were hurt. Dr Kay treated him and he was rushed to Delano hospital. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon during work on the utility district well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. S. Patterson
Shafter
Patterson
Jim
Buxtel
Shafter Legionnaires
Delano
Delano Women’s Club
Delano Ee. Ie
Shafter Post
Jack Zimmerman
Henry Neufeld
H. L. Annis
John Isaac
Joe Henderson
Mr. Meadows
Mr. Pipkin
New Water
Utility
PTA District Leaders Appointed by Shat Organization
The Shat organization with Mrs. assumed district presidency of the PTA. The appointment signals a coordinated effort to lead local parent teacher activities and community events through the district council.
Calvary Narrative Excerpt as Jesus Dies
The passage recalls Jesus on Calvary with the malefactors, the crucifixion scene, his plea for forgiveness, the casting of lots for garments, and his final committal of spirit to God during the darkness from the sixth to the ninth hour. It references Luke 23 33 to 46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary
Jesus
Father
Fess
Mrs. C. P. Morgan Elected VP in San Joaquin District
Mrs. C. P. Morgan of Shafter was elected vice-president of the San Joaquin district Federation of Women's clubs at Tuesday’s Fresno meeting held at the Parlor Lecture club. She has led as president for the last two years, succeeding Mrs. Organ and with retiring district president Mrs. W. W. Goodrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Morgan
Shafter
San Joaquin
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Fresno
PTA Meeting At Richland Draws Strong Attendance
The PTA gathering in Richland school auditorium Tuesday evening was well attended. Mrs J B Henderson opened the meeting and Hattie Van Buskirk read the minutes as the financial report showed 75.76 dollars in the bank with all bills paid to date. The Mothers' night program is announced for 11 in the Richland auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
Richland School
Hattie van. Buskirk
Richland Auditorium
Farmers' fund Meets at School House elects officers
The Farmers' fund met Tuesday evening at the school house with Adolph Kirschen mann presiding. Kruger was elected to fill the board vacancy and D. W. Gloeckler named secretary. The group aims to support the state project to bring water to the county. William Mullen gave a lengthy activities report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Fund
Adolph Kirschenmann
Kirschenmann
Sayer
Kruger
D. W. Gloeckler
William Mullen
Legion Smoker at Shafter Post Open Meeting
The Shafter Post American Legion to hold a smoker Monday evening at the Legion hall. The event is open to all ex service members and promises a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Commander Jack urges turnout for a good time and to encourage a return visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Post American Legion
Legion Hall
Jack
Unclear regional crop update hints at potato and plum yields
Fragmentary report notes farmers' crops including potatoes and cl max plums, with references to cotton and area conditions. Word from Fg McManus mentions a spud crop near Stockton being badly affected. Some consolation cited as season progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McManus
Stockton
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Bill Rodgers
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Waldo Unruh
Lerdo Mesa
Central Avenue
Martha Wedin
Leonard Gaede
Central Market
California
Spe
Shafter Farm Center
KQW
Earl W. Rose
J. J. Siemens
Lawrence Taylor
Esther Suderman
Walter Karber
Arnold Bergén
Corriey ‘Siemens
Menno Siemens
Teleams
Esno
Bakersfield
San Jose
Johnson
Hancock
M. A. Jumper
Mesdames R. B. Scott
L. B. Scott
M.A. Jumper
Shatin Company
Studebaker
Ation
Crmmmanier
Ant
Marolf & Maples
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