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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1944
Page
1
A county committee toured Wasco Shafter area where Emory Gay Hoffman served as photographer on the job. Shafter, noted as a center for spud buying, produced much of Kern County’s seed potatoes planted this season.
William C. Harris, former Kiwanis International President, spoke on Keeping America American at a Shafter Bakersfield Taft Kiwanis joint meeting. He outlined what free enterprise is not and what it is, emphasizing individual freedom to use talents, work choices, voluntary rewards, lawful protection, and responsible self-interest.
Monday evening the Shafter Ministers Association met at Rev. Orville Seago’s home with seven members. They planned for the Released Time Religion Education program to be part of the churches’ unified work this school year. A full write up of the plan will follow soon. Mrs. Chris was mentioned as a point of interest.
Mr and Mrs Reuben Becker announce the birth of a son. The couple names and birth details are reported as a family notice in the local column.
Bryan Coleman of the Kern County U S Employment Service described how three federal agencies aid veterans transitioning from military to civilian life. He noted measures in the G I Bill of Rights include education vocational training and loan options for homes farms or businesses.
A straw poll of Shafter Business Men's Association members shows 14 votes for Governor Dewey, one for Eleanor, and one for "anyone but who we’ve never heard of" amid the group’s meeting outcomes. The result suggests strong support for Dewey among local business leaders.
Roy Carter has been overseas as foreman of a maintenance division. He is listed in the report as serving in England during the period described.
Press staff reports Sgt Albert H. Currey, son of a local family, writes his father from a fox hole in France describing life with the Ninth Air Force. The message notes grim conditions and the ongoing effort overseas.
Mrs. George Unsoeld has given 43 hours of volunteer time to the ration board since June 21. Other volunteers include Mrs. J. W and Mrs. P totaling 30 hours, with Mrs. Fred Vandenburg contributing 3 hours. Chairwoman J. W. Frizzell praises the effort and notes clerical work like filing gas ration books and sugar coupons.
Mr and Mrs Ed Gamegan and Sam Stanley plan a trip to Santa Barbara for the latter part of this year. The note indicates a pending journey with no stated dates or details.
Fire crews responded to a large fire at the Haberfelde Steel Works located at 24th and Union streets in Bakersfield, with a fire truck actively engaged in firefighting efforts.
The next U S C dance will be held Thursday evening August 10 at the U S Club Hall. Music will be by the jukebox. Watermelon will be served as refreshment. War bonds assure the things you want after victory.
The piece argues farmers face debt and low incomes after war years and urges they invest in War Bonds to stabilize finances. It notes postwar hardship, lingering indebtedness, and the Treasury Dept guidance encouraging farmers to support national financing.
A total of $2800 of the $3000 goal has been received in Sie Biwi sna Masaolle subscriptions to Glen Crampton treasurer at the Bank of America to fund Shafter’s quota by the end of the week and urged citizens to send in their contributions.
Officers and directors of the Kern County Chamber of Commerce were re elected at the annual directors meeting in El Tejon Hotel. Charles P. Lake was chosen to head the option for a second term and others including Vice President W. Hitchcock, George H. Peters, and F. R. Kalloch were re elected to the five director seats. The group favored developing the Kern River area for spas parks and fish and game projects. Lake proposed parks and baths as a means to profit and stabilize the economy.
Orvin Mettler, chairman of the Shafter Community and War Chest, emphasized a report from the Russian relief group today noting millions of Red Army soldiers. The report highlights Russia’s wartime needs and ongoing aid efforts through Russian Drive.
Judge H A Rightmire died after illness. former Kansas legislator and longtime Shafter official. Survived by wife Mrs Rightmire three sons Byron Jay Walter overseas and daughter Velma Downey. Burial at Cemetery with Rev S Harper officiating.
J. W. Frizzell, chairman of the focal ration board, announces that applications for supplementary gas ration must be in by Saturday. The notice urges eligible residents to submit required forms promptly to secure gas allotments.
Delaware River wildlife officials announce a limited hunting season at Gorge for the Cao nia Fish and Game unit from Colorado. The plan sets restricted days and quotas to balance conservation with sport.
An old wartime advertisement urges readers to purchase war bonds, highlighting patriotic duty and financial support for the war effort through a concise, persuasive message. The brief card reflects period typography and civic fundraising rhetoric.
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