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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
1
Fragmentary remarks from Paul Newhouse highlight disarray in the Republican high command as veteran figures and hopefuls clash. The piece hints at factional realignments and the influence of prominent party voices on the nomination race.
A Civil Aeronautics report outlines Willkie's stance on new routes and limited air service to smaller communities. Southwest Air schedules a prehearing conference as Pacific Coast plans consider feeder routes to trunks, with Shafter Press issued by Southwest Air to map the process.
The cafe will offer Chinese dishes including chow mein and chop suey with fried shrimp. Customers may dine in or take out as announced by proprietor Willie Woo.
Residents of the Shafter district are invited to enter home grown flowers and vegetables in the annual show on Wednesday April 19. The event is sponsored by the Wednesday Afternoon Club at the clubhouse from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and open to the public 7 30 to 9 30 p.m. Mrs A B McKinley chairs the committee with special guest Mrs Mabel Van der as speaker on entries. Ribbons will be awarded in each classification.
Robert Neuman decides to reopen the alley and hold a meeting at the motel next week. Kiwanis will meet at Richland School for one session and at the motel the following week.
Captain Julius K. Blank of Minter Field told Shafter Kiwanis on Wednesday that the American army in World War II seeks the right man in the right job and optimal manpower use. Glen Wesley of Minter Field was a guest. Fred Rick chaired the program. Bill Johnston presided. Kiwanis will meet at Richland School cafeteria next week.
Richland PTA held its regular meeting with a flag salute. Miss Magic Staff led the program and introduced the outgoing two year president. Mrs. Rolf Jacobsen acted as hostess as the group prepared for an early May vacation closure.
Navy records list Dave Whitemaker M M M 3 3 and his wife with reference to service details. The fragment confirms names associated with naval records and married status within a larger personnel listing.
Observers note the July or August seed field showing suggests enough good seed will be available for the 1945 plantings. Hawkins says all seed produced should be used for seed. Commercial growers are urged to arrange seed well in advance to avoid table stock. All interested potato growers are invited to attend the field meet hosted by the seed potato association.
The Camp Fire Girls announce a Council Fire meeting on April 21 at 7 o'clock. The location and details are unclear due to damaged text but attendance is requested to discuss unit activities and plans.
Members of the Shafter Rotary Club and their wives enjoyed a turkey dinner and an excellent program Tuesday night at Richland School Cafet. The annual ladies night featured socializing and entertainment, highlighting community involvement by local Rotary members.
Incumbents Lachenmaier Frizzell and Nay were reelected to Shafter City Council. Mayor Lachenmaier led with 134 votes, Frizzell 111, Nay 100, while P. V. McClure and Bill Brown trailed with 74 and 72. Officials at the American Legion Hall precinct included inspectors and clerks Nellie Lassiter Fern Gaede Edna Bestwater Bettie Osborn Grace Reily and Rosina Luders.
A fragment from a school page or column cites greetings and common phrases spoken by students. The readable portion hints at a general theme of schoolyard chatter and shared expressions without naming individuals or a specific event.
A fragment notes the character Unsold in Army A-12 described as one of the stars in a forthcoming school play. The line hints at names and roles but details are incomplete.
President Lee Berg presided as Bas honored coaches. Bob Mettler was unable to attend. Harvey Gaede served as program chairman.
Last Saturday afternoon in Shafter a strong wind, described as a twister, blew out a window at Rasco's Five and blown in turkeys. P G E officials cut in power after the gust, with no large scale damage reported.
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