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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Dan Kliewer report their son Cpl Laverne Kliewer spent two days in London to celebrate his birthday and to receive a promotion to corporal. He then spent the weekend in Glendale visiting Mrs Anna Shnier.
H C Meith advises staggered plantings every three to four weeks until July 10 for a steady corn supply. Golden Cross Bantam dominates yields and flavor, with Golden Bantam also popular. white varieties like Oregon Evergreen add variety. Plant in blocks two feet apart with six inch intra-row spacing. thin to one foot at two to three inches tall. irrigate after six inches. moisture is crucial for yield.
Kathleen Janzen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Janzen of Shafter married Pfc Ray M Warren USMCR in a Monday ceremony at 5 30 p m at St Joseph Catholic rectory Bakersfield. Attending were the couple's families. Both had studied at the University of Redlands. Warren has served overseas in the Marine Corps since July 1941.
The record for the largest monthly return of U S armed forces from Europe after World War I shows 364000 personnel in June 1919. This includes soldiers sailors and marines.
A surprise party was hosted at Mrs. E V Kattenhorns home on Thursday April 6 for Marion Kattenhorn who turned 18. Attendees included Paula Raney Martha Helms Betty Murphy Wanda Little Barbara Goertzen Ruby Owen Jean McDonald Elsie Mettler Margaret Kattenhorn Bob Warren Kermit Anderson Herman Anderson Church Hitchcock Bill Cody Ray Rose Wayne Guenther and others. The evening was enjoyed by all.
Employers of transportation workers in Shafter are advised to apply in writing to the Office of Defense Transportation, Room 421, 1355 Market Street, San Francisco. The notice urges submission of credentials and details for processing.
The San Francisco Civic League of Improvement Clubs today cast a heavy majority for Justus Craemer as United States senator in what the report calls one of the most significant endorsement votes for a national office. Craemer led with more votes than all other contestants combined among the group of 74 members.
Under California law, individuals with gross income of 5000 or net income of 3500 married or 2000 single from California sources must file returns. The tax rate is 1 percent on the first 19000 of net income, with returns due at 108 Professional Building Bakersfield. The Tamworth swine breed traces to Stafford Leicester Northampton and Warwick in central England.
Andreas Schmidt, head man of the German minority in Romania, fronts a contingent of would be storm troopers after the Nazi take over in the Balkan country. The image shows him surveying the ranks of volunteers.
One Man's Opinion notes Walter Kiernan Weil cites Roosevelt and Wallace while Yale admits a 12-year-old student considered a prodigy. The piece observes the era’s quickening intellect in youths and notes a trend of exceptionally bright children surpassing their parents.
Second Lieutenant Myron E. Janzen, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. D. Janzen of Bakersfield, has completed advanced officer training with the U S Marines at Quantico Virginia. He is now ready for assignment to a combat unit or specialists school. Janzen, a former Bakersfield Junior College football and track man, is married with a one year old daughter. The couple reside in Bakersfield.
The Wednesday Afternoon Club will install its new officers at a 1 o clock luncheon meeting at the clubhouse on April 19 following the April 5 election at the last meeting. Officers named are President Mrs. J W Frizzell Vice President Mrs. Fred Vandenberg Recording Secretary Mrs E B Stringham Corresponding Secretary Mrs Ed Brown Treasurer Mrs J W Lassiter Parliamentarian Mrs T V Little and Board Member Mrs William Lachenmaier.
Miss Vera Neuman daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Neuman spent Easter at home in Shafter. She attends Santa Barbara State College studying nursing and hosted Miss Char Mann of Ventura as a guest.
A table cloth crocheted by inmates of the Tehachapi Women's Institution will be a prize for the lucky number holder at the Vegtable and Flower show on April 19 at the women's clubhouse. Tickets should be returned to Mrs. Jack Battaglia, chairwoman. Mohair is obtained from Angora goats. Home On Three Week Vacation Miss Donna Gorsching, a trained nurse in a Fresno hospital, is home on a three week vacation visiting her parents in Shafter. P. D. Enns remains ill with no sign of improvement. HELP THE WAR EFFORT.
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