Five Day Free Cooking School Next Week
A free five day cooking school will run Monday to Friday at 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 9:30 to 11:30 am on Wednesday at the Shafter Wednesday Afternoon Clubhouse. Instructors Miss Della Reiswig and Miss Agnes Kezer will cover Victory Meatless Dishes and nutrition topics. Samples will be served and a question hour will allow attendees to ask about food preparation and combinations.
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Shafter
Conane
Della Reiswig
Loma Linda
California
20-30 Club Drives Athletic Goods for POWs
The 20-30 Club sponsors a drive to collect sporting equipment for prisoners of war. Items will be delivered by the Red Cross to American captives in foreign countries. A drop box is placed at Stringham Drug Store, Central and James. Otto Handel says Bill McClain in the South Pacific stresses need for clothing and hunting knives.
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20-30
Red Cross
Stringham Drug Store
Central and
James
Otto Handel
Bill McClain
South Pacific
Speeding Conviction Triggers Ration Revocation Rules
The rationing manual No 344 outlines that if any ration holder is convicted in court for speeding over 35 mph, the issuing board may revoke their ration after receiving certified judgment or official certification of conviction. The director notes careful implementation of this provision.
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Re- 1
Gene Ford Promoted to First Lieutenant in Buffalo
Word has been received here of the promotion of Gene Ford from second to first lieutenant. Ford is stationed at Buffalo New York with the interceptor command.
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Gene Ford
Ford
Buffalo
N. Y
Walworth County men save corn crop with night grain-shocking
Local businessmen and town volunteers in Walworth County Wisconsin organized night grain-shocking parties to save the corn crop. By single-night efforts up to ten fields were cleaned up and protected from weather and pests, reflecting community coordination and quick action.
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Walworth County
Wis
Welcome Visitor to Boys in Alaska Letter
In Alaska on April 15 1943 Alfred E Friesen writes from the Shafter Press staff overseas praising the home town paper. He notes seven years in service and about 22 months at present and thanks for sending the Shafter Press to keep news from home. He signs as Alfred C. Elmer Friesen.
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Alaska
Shafter Press
Shefter Press
Shafter
Alfred c
Elmer Friesen
Shatter Receives B A Degree at Pomona College
Marian Harrison received a bachelor of arts degree at Pomona College commencement in Claremont California. She sang four years in the college choir and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Georgi Harrison of Shafter California. She prepared at Shafter high school before entering Pomona College after studying at the University of California Berkeley.
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Marian Harrison
Pomona College
Claremont
California
Georgi Harrison
U.S
Blood Drive Notice At Kern General Hospital
Community blood donors are invited to Kern General Hospital Saturday morning from 8 to 12. Contact Mrs. Wm Rodgers or Miss Beulah Bartlett in advance to arrange transportation. Service is open to all in the community. donors should bring at least pounds and drink only coffee or fruit juice for breakfast before signing in.
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Kern General Hospital
Wm. Rodgers
Beulah Bartlett
Eli Ie
Band Day at Shafter High School Opens Tomorrow
Shafter High School will host Band Day tomorrow at 10 30 a m in the gym under director P L Arnold. The event features a full program including national anthem marches waltzes solos and vocal numbers with the School Band and a Stamps Sale during intermission. Performers include Gene Mayer Marjorie Bergman Joel Wiebe Bob Janzen Bob Mettler and others in a varied lineup with a novelty quartet and service group performances.
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Shafter High School
P. L
Arnold
Og Ather Assem
Hafter Hi
Eam Heed
Kvadots
McSey—Yoder
Sylvia
Gene Mayer
U. S
Marjorie Bergman
Joel Wiebe
Chuck Hitcheck
Max Pearce
Bob Janzen
Art Penner
St. Mary’s—Paul
Mary’s
Cohan
Lemont-Kllak
Kathleen—Westendorf
Bob
Janzen
Mettler
Preservation of foods 70 be demonstrated
A series of food preservation demonstrations will be held at Shafter High School in the foods room from 7:30 to 9:30 on May 4 and for six weeks. Topics include dehydration, freezing, pressure canning, hot water bath canning, and bottling of fruit juices. No charge.
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Shafter High School
Motorists Urged to Plan Tire Inspections
The Automobile Club urges drivers with B and Cc ration books to schedule inspections to avoid crowds at official depots. B holders must inspect every four months and Cc holders every three months, with deadlines based on February 28. AB book motorists face deadlines by May 31 or June 30. A book holders have until September 30 for their second inspection.
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Aseline
Automobile Clubtion
Automobile Club
Poultry Housing Bulletin Is Ready
Davis reports a new bulletin from the University of California College of Agriculture titled Poultry Houses and Equipment No 476. Written 14 years ago by J Faugherty and H L Belton it has been updated by Belton and V S Asman with current California requirements for housing types feed yards and construction details.
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California
Iepo A. Construction
Cadets Appreciate Shafter Roses at Minter Field
Aviation Cadets at Minter Field thank the Shafter Press for publishing their note of appreciation. Mrs Schmidt of 14 A Poon St Shafter donated the roses for the mess hall event.
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Shafter
Minter Field
Shafter Press
Ee Ned
Schmidt
A. Poon St
Roy McDonald Begins Navy Recruit Training at Farragut
Roy McDonald son of Mr and Mrs Tom McDonald of Shafter California has arrived at Farragut Idaho U S Naval Training Station for recruit training. He will receive fundamentals of seamanship and Navy program training to prepare him for service with the fighting fleet and may advance to Navy Service Schools if capable of becoming a petty officer.
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Farragut
Idaho
Roy McDonald
Tom McDonald
Shafter
California
U. S
Uncle Sam
Navy
Rotarians Hear Talk On Western Wild Life
Edward Butts of Delano High School lectured on western wildlife before Shafter Rotary Club at Cafe Neuman. The naturalist, a National Park Service veteran, spoke Tuesday noon and showed his own unusual color slides from the Rockies to the Pacific Coast.
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Shafter Rotary Club
Cafe Neuman
Edward Butts
Delano High School
Butts
National Park Service
Rockies
Pacific Coast
Giants Win First Half in Richland Gridiron Race
The Richland Grammar School reports leaders, the Cubs and Bears, heading into a five game stretch to close the season. Giants secured the first half series title with strong play this season and are ready for rematches in the final stretch.
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Richland Grammar School
Cubs
Bears
Rich
Erryg
Giants
Officer Candidate School graduate receives commission in Air Forces
A three months course at the Air Forces Officer Candidate School in Miami Beach Florida led to a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Forces of the Army of the United States. The new officer will direct vital administrative and supply operations to free trained pilots for combat duty.
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Air Forces Officer Candidate School
Miami Beach
Florida
Air Forces
Army of the United States
Army Air Forces Gro
Asccia Aca Asa
Bank of América
Woman leaps to safety as train hits auto at Lerdo crossing
Mrs. Attonzo Hernandez saved from serious injuries when her car was demolished by the northbound Santa Fe streamliner at Lerdo crossing. She leaped from the vehicle just before impact and suffered only minor scratches while remaining calm through the perilous moment.
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Attonzo
Hérnandez
Santa Fe
Lerdo
John Reily
Hernandez
Ministerial Union Planned Here for Shafter Churches
An invitation was sent to Shafter ministers calling a May 3 meeting at First Presbyterian Church at 7 p m to form a ministerial union. The group aims for better cooperation among churches and closer acquaintance among spiritual leaders to foster harmony and mutual aims. Organizers expect full attendance to launch the movement.
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Shafter
Mrs Claudia Buller Dies In Glendale
Mrs Claudia Buller widow of Dr Wilmer Butler dies after illness. She is survived by her husband her mother Mrs Lida Mae Simkin three sisters Cora Lee Dorothy Irene Simkin and a brother Geo Simkin of Los Angeles. Dr Buller recently earned his MD from Loma Linda and College of Medical Evangelists and serves in the US Army Medical Corps. Funeral attended by Mr and Mrs Dave Buller and others from Shafter.
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Forest Lawn Cemetery
Glendale
Claudia Buller
Wilmer Butler
Los Angeles
Loma Linda
White Memorial Hospital
United States Army Medical Corps
Shafter
Dave ‘Buller
Harry Buller
B. A Bearg
Beans and Flax Harvesters Sought in Kern County War Effort
The Kern County UDA War Board seeks individuals for bean and flax custom harvesting for farmers lacking equipment. J R Bright, chairman, says farmers pledge to plant crops first, with provisions to assist operators in obtaining machinery. Applications available at Bakersfield War Board office, first come, first served.
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Wilh
Kern County
UDA War Board
J. R. Bright
Bright
Ee i. Wiensan
Usda War Board
Bakersfield
California Timber Lands: 13 655 000 Acres Commercial
The report states California holds 13 655 000 acres of commercial timber land. It notes the scale of timber resources and implies potential economic value for the sector.
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California
Shafter Business Men Association Names New Directors
The annual meeting of the Shafter Business Men's Association chose new directors: Henry Neufeld, A. Peter Chamampton, TV Schnee, and E. B. Sak. Officers will be elected by the new board and announced at tomorrow's luncheon.
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Shafter Business Men’s Association
Neuman
Associaton
Henry Neufeld
Emil Bender to Retire as School Trustee
Friday May 21 marks the annual election of school trustees with polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Richland Grammar School music room. Trustee Emily Bender will retire after six years of service. only one seat is open, with C. J. Vignolo currently the sole candidate.
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Music Room
Richland Grammar School
Emily Bender
C. J “Ted” Vignolo
Interplanting Almonds Aids Pollination
Davis University pomology instructor Dr. Davey explains that interplanting almond varieties boosts pollination. He cites Nonpareil and Texas as consistently profitable. recommends pairing with early blooming varieties like Jurando or Harpareil to guard against late Texas bloom. He notes climate and weather impact bee activity and blooming synchronization on crop outcomes.
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Davis
Aldee
Davey
Uiversity O
Texas
Home Cheese Making Circular Issued By UC Extension
Agricultural Extension Service at the University of California issues a leaflet titled Home Cheese Making. The Fresno and Berkeley offices provide directions, equipment lists, diagrams, and specifications for home production of several cheeses as part of the wartime nutrition program.
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Berkfeley
Agricultural Extension — Service
University of California
Fresno
Agricultural Extension Service
University, Berkeley
Calculation of Unit Cost for Se Tale to Ae Unit
The fragment discusses nearly 3000 miles and unit cost per mile, outlining transportation or measurement data. It notes distances approximating three thousand miles and a corresponding per mile cost figure, but lacks complete context or parties involved.
Treasury Drives Second War Loan to Meet War Cost
The Treasury aims to raise funds in the Second War Loan drive, reporting the targeted amount is only one sixth of the estimated wartime cost for the 1943 fiscal year.
Poppy Sale Planned for May 28 and 29
Poppy Day observance planned in the city led by Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. J W Lassiter with volunteers distributing paper poppies made by disabled veterans. Proceeds aid wartime victims and their families as veterans regain skills through hospital rehabilitation.
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Henderson
J. W. Lassiter
County butter production trends in wartime era
Kern county aims to lift 1943 butter output to about 1.78 billion pounds, roughly 10 percent above 1942, while California’s 1942 butter total dropped. Owen Richards of the American Dairy Association warns that huge war demand makes higher butter production vital for 1943, even as civilian use may shrink to about 13 pounds per person per year.
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Kern County
California
Owen Michards
American Dairy Association and Organization
Richards
Government purchase orders for large No. 10 cans save resources
Government study shows opting for large No. 10 size cans instead of smaller ones could save about 57,000 tons of steel 1,000 tons of rubber and 5 500 man hours of cannery work in 1943, according to Malantastelios.
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Malantastelios
Norwegian eatery used as Nazi troops store and barracks
An historical account notes a Norwegian eatery repurposed as a bar and later used to house Nazi troops after all furnishings were removed and the altar was relocated. The site served as shop space and living quarters during occupation.
Pat Kelly Named New High Principal at Shafter
Shafter High School appoints Pat Kelly as new principal replacing E P Jones who takes a medical leave to improve health. Kelly, previously district child welfare director and Bakersfield Rotary member, is familiar to Shafter from prior duties and visits. Jones began tenure eight years ago and will pursue a milder climate for recovery.
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Shafter High School
Pat Kelly
E. P. Jones
Shafer
Bakersfield Club
Jones
Shafter Rotary Club
Local People Named Directors of T. B. Association
News of the Kern Tuberculosis Association election for the 1943 44 fiscal year lists Otto R. Kamprath as president and Jack A Kamprath as vice president along with J Davidson Wingate secretary and Otto W Treide treasurer. Elected to the executive committee are Wee Elgar Mary Ellenoe and Dr Sophie Love with numerous directors named including Mrs soa esciat Ms Eric Colby John Compton Frédeee Joseph Friscell and others. Dr Proctor outlined community health efforts and the tuberculin program while Dr Sophie Love spoke on county industrial groups and the home front health plan.
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Newews
Elec
Kern
Otto R. Kamprath
Alibi Jack A
J. David
Eeope . Tarr
A Wingate
Otto W. Treide
Wee Elgar
Mary Ellenoe
Sophie Loven
B. C Barrett
Soa’ Esciat
Eric F Colby
John Compton
Frédeee Joseph W. Friscell
al Goode
H. H. Hainline
G. A. Handis
Leo B. Hart
L W. Hedge
Harry Hollins
W. H. Jahant
James A. Joyce
Sophie Love
Prune Harvest Aids Sought in Sincette County Idaho
Fragmentary report notes during the 1942 prune harvest in Sincette County Idaho officials seek help to pick and process the crop. Residents urged to assist in gathering fruit and supporting wartime food suppliers.
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Sincette County
Idaho
Absences Cut at Cleveland Pie Plant Boosts Hiring
A Cleveland pie plant reduced worker absences which led to higher employment. Management credited improved attendance programs and scheduling changes for the gain, noting steadier production and fewer downtime incidents.
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Cleveland, Pie
San Francisco Reaches 25,000 Carloads Of Fresh Produce
City handles about 25 thousand carloads of fresh produce annually, reflecting strong food distribution activity and steady supply chains supporting urban markets.
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San Francisco
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20-30 Club
A Will Tee Books
Miss
Poultry Housing Bulletin
Roy McDonald Ginsang
Farragut, Idaho
B. M. Assn
Emil Bender
T. B. Association
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