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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1944
Page
7
V I Powell district manager of General Petroleum says tire specialists help motorists extend tire life through inspection recapping and repair. Mobil gas dealers stress tire inspection and inflation weekly and timely fault finding to boost tire life. many drivers may obtain new Federal synthetic tires and tubes at Mobilgas stations.
Southern Texas growers expect 2,824,000 sacks of spring onions, with 1943 output at 1,708,000 sacks and 1944 crop prospects improving. Harvest began late March as California Louisiana Texas and Georgia share 19,250 acres, 7 percent below 1943. Kern county faces less competition as Texas acreage rises but yields may fall from disease, says M A Lindsey.
The Postmaster General alone requires reappointment and confirmation at the start of a new presidential term, while other Cabinet officers may continue in office at the President's pleasure.
Soldiers prepare for invasion with extensive training from weapon handling to long simulated battles. They receive specialized instruction in detecting anti-personnel mines and booby traps, practicing in mined houses with realistic dangers. Pfc Everett M Coran of Shafter is among the battle-ready troops.
Mrs J W Frizzell newly elected president attended the San Joaquin Valley district convention of the California Federation of Women's Clubs in Visalia April 11 12 She was accompanied by Mrs J C Channon and Mrs Fred Vandenberg Madame Lim president of the Federation in the Philippine Islands spoke on US Philippines ties and the advantages of the protectorate for the natives
Mrs. Cecil Pool returned to Shafter after visiting her mother in Lynwood and spent a week there with C. Wood of Lynwood.
Eligible individuals for the Government Maternal plan may see the Public Health Nurse in the County building on Tuesday afternoons. Applicants should bring verification of their husband's rank and serial number.
Lester Dorman Seaman 3/c from Alaska is on furlough visiting Mr. and Mrs. Dick Epp. Mrs J A Roscamp returns from Los Angeles after a trip with her daughter Mrs Frank Muttart who had an operation a week ago and is recovering at home.
The United States Undersecretary of State prioritizes diplomatic relations with foreign governments, signaling heightened attention to international political ties and alliance strategies.
Grover Rae of Wasco California and Lt Salvatore Scalia Jr a flying officer at Minter Field wed in a military Post Chapel ceremony performed by Lt Norbert B Wheeler Catholic chaplain. The bride's sister Miss Evelyn Rake was maid of honor and Lt John Mahon was best man. Scalia, a Staten Island New York native, is a test pilot. Music was by Loretta Holloway and Helen Serafin with WAC detachment organist. Ushers were technical sergeant John Roarty and several sergeants from the field.
A letter to Robert W. Rodgers from his parents confirms the 2/c Pharmacist's Mate is serving in the South Pacific since last November. He previously served in San Francisco. Herschel Rodgers and Chuck Bryant retrieved Robert's car there, and Robert attended Shafter schools through high school.
Mr and Mrs G J Siemans hosted a guest Mil ton Nikkle from Texas on April 17. The text notes Indians born in the United States did not gain full citizenship until 1924. The Reverend Cecil Pook of Shafter attended the Woodville fellowship meeting on April 17 and Reverend J O Thomas is the Woodville church pastor.
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