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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1942
Page
5
Fifteen acres of brush and grass burned Sunday near the county dump southwest of Shafter. Fire Warden Art Craig says the fire signals the danger season and warns rural and city residents to take extra precautions when disposing of trash or grass as fire season arrives.
600 REGISTER istered through selective serv ice in the age group between 45 and 64 years over the past week-end in Shafter, it was re ported by Mrs. J. C. Ohanneson, who was in charge of the registration. Assisting Mrs. Ohanneson were Wayne Hooks, Bill Rodgers, H. G. Comfort, Glenn O. Nay, Bill Brown, Henry C. Neufeld, Harold Green, George Kearsing, Floyd Cooper, Oscar Makoff, E. B. Stringham, Herb Schirmer, Mrs. Rolf Jacobsen and Mrs. George Har-
About 1200 San Francisco high school boys have registered to work in the upcoming summer harvest season. The stated aim is to provide seasonal employment opportunities and help meet agricultural labor needs.
Mary L. Snelling a 34 year old Café Neuman employee was found Friday on Santa Fe Way north of Myrick's corner after being run over by two cars. She remained in serious condition though reported improved, with officers noting unclear injuries and whether she fell from a vehicle or was struck. Jay Durham and Prod Davis found her lying on the road as both drivers tried to avoid hitting her.
Plans for a short summer bowling league are under way at Neu man alley. Bill Neuman reports that entrants should contact him at Cafe Neuman. Play in two eight team leagues was completed weeks ago and a city tournament run.
Yesterday services were held at Janzen chapel for Everett Franklin Ledbetter four month old son of Mr and Mrs Carl Ledbetter with Rev William Jackson of First Baptist Church in charge Interment was in Shafter cemetery The infant died earlier this week from pneumonia Survivors include Keith and Earl Carl Ledbetter and grandparents Mr and Mrs E W Ledbetter and Mr and Mrs
Farmers from Shatter district move diverse crops including potatoes carrots and peas to national markets. Heavy potato shipments by Robert Neuman and Son from Saco. other local sheds plan soon. Pea crops and oranges of acreage remain to be dug and shipped. some growers plow after a market slump.
The War Department awards bids totaling 173 323 80 for expansion at Minter Field California. Colonel Carl W Pyle says the project will bring about 65 new buildings and over 750 jobs, elevating the field to a premier Basic Flying School status. Evert J Teerink will direct the expansion under the field’s U S resident engineer.
A Wasco Congregational church service honored Judge William G. Ulery 74, a longtime Ohio and California jurist who died Friday at a Bakersfield hospital. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery. Survivors include his wife Beatrice Ulery and a daughter, Mrs.
Ralph Potter of Shafter sues Constable Blake Witcher for 10000 alleging face beating and crutch injury after an April 10 confrontation when Witcher was called to arrest Potter on a drunkenness charge, per police records.
Population figures show Britain’s birth and marriage rates steady despite bombings. US population projections reach 152 million by 1980, while England’s 1940 birth rate trails 1939 by 0.3 percent but tops 1933. High births accompany concerns over health and living standards for 45 million people in low living‑condition brackets.
The article traces perfume demand from Russian grand dukes before World War I to American middle class buyers after the war. French houses cut costs by using cheaper blends with fixatives, expanding access beyond luxury to the broader public.
Mining geologists and engineers note that ore value depends on location, smelters, markets, labor, water and power access. Geography is the science of Earth–man relationships, with environments forming geographic complexes that influence mining at varied sites.
General Electric engineers have developed the cloud charge indicator a compact aircraft warning device. A neon glow and needle deflection signal pilots to change course when lightning risk in a thunder cloud is high. The instrument weighs two pounds and fits a five by three by two inch box.
Chicago dominates rail traffic with 21 Class 1 lines and 14 switching firms in a region holding over two thirds of U S rail mileage. The 8,000 mile terminal district serves about 8,000 trains daily, moving most passenger freight express and mail.
The Alfred church reports Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Ward Turney and worship at 11 a m with Dr Nelson C Dreier as speaker. Christian Youth meet at 545 p m to join Pilgrim Fellowship rally at Bakersfield First Congregational. Couplers meet at the Pipkin home with Beulah Bartlet speaking about travels.
Kern region church details the Sunday program with H D Wiebe as pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 a m, two departments worship at 11 a m in German and 11 10 a m in American with Divine Power. Communion follows music by MB choir. Prayer circle at 6 30 p m Christian Fellowship at 6 45 p m Emmanuel Bible School Reedley leads the evening for about 50 members. Everyone invited.
The notice lists services at The First Mennonite Church with minister Edgar Toews, morning worship at 11 a.m. on Sunday under the subject When God Hears, Sunday school at 10 a.m., German Bible study at 7 p.m., and General Christian Endeavor at 7:30 p.m. An invitation is extended to attend.
The Rev. Owen McMullen serves as pastor at St John’s Catholic Church Wasco located on Ninth and Broadway. Sunday Masses are scheduled for 8 and 10 a.m.
The Christian Science Society branch of The Mother Church in Boston announces Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. A Wednesday evening meeting occurs on the first Wednesday of each month at 8 o'clock. The subject is Everlasting Punishment.
The Kern Co. Cemetery Dist No. 1 invites bids through May 4 1942 for a 10 HP 220 volt pump rated 125 gpm at 220 ft with 120 ft of column and related piping and a complete switchboard panel. Bids to be mailed to Dr Thomas F Prather Wasco or Henry A Janzen Shafter. Bid opening 7 30 p m May 4 1942 at Janzen Funeral Home Shafter.
Certificate states Bert Crafton and Bo Crafton operate as an unidentified partnership under a fictitious name in Kern County California. It lists the partners and addresses in vague terms and includes a March date with erroneous text.
State of California on this 30th day of March 1942 before me W A Perozzi Notary Public personally appeared Ray White and another signer known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the instrument and acknowledged they executed it witnesses whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal.
The text cites Psalms to show the Lord’s judgments and a highway foreseen in Isaiah. It notes Jesus advising to keep commandments for eternal life and Mary Baker Eddy’s view that final judgment is hourly. It also references Science and Health and the divine Principle of the First Commandment guiding health holiness and eternal life.
The Rev. William Jackson of the First Baptist church of Shafter will deliver the annual sermon at the eighteenth Kern River Baptist association meeting with the First Baptist church of Bakersfield on May 7 and 8. The program includes speaking social sessions and business meetings, with many Shades residents planning to attend. Cooperating churches include the Mexican church in the Mexican colony south of town led by Rev. E G Campos.
The notice urges citizens to support national defense by purchasing U S defense bonds and stamps described as the I O U of the red white and blue. It emphasizes patriotic duty and wartime finance through these savings instruments.
Notice is hereby given that the annual election for members of the Board of Richland District, Kern County, California, will be held on the third Friday May 15, 1942, at the Music room of the Elementary School, from 8 o'clock AM to 7 o'clock PM. Officers: Gladys Crandall Inspector, Harriet E Nottingham, Anna K Petersen. (Signed) EMIL BEND elections. April 8, 1942.
Electors of Richland Elementary School District Kern County California to elect two members for three years at the annual Kern County Union High School District election. Polls open six to seven at the Music Building Richland Elementary on May 10 1947. Inspectors listed include Mrs Grady Crandall and Mrs Harret E.
Ed DeMello a Shafter high school faculty member spoke at a noon Shafter Kiwanis meeting held at the Shafter motel. He discussed CCC activities and organization history. DeMello, a Nevada CCC camp education director for two years, was introduced by Bill Brown. Visiting Kiwanians included Ad Holman and Irvin Randolph of Bakersfield.
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