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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
1
A New York soldier notes his brother runs a shop and expresses strong loyalty amid humor about his hometown. The story mentions a paper matrix process in She Press, cast into metal, expiring weekly from Los open, with a slip board to prevent bending. It asks readers to return the enclosed uip board with a truck driver to conserve paper.
Kiwanis club members at Shafter Motel noon Tuesday heard Kelly outline a plan for a youth center to unite local youth for constructive activities. He stressed optimism about youth over condemnation and urged adults to invest in their future, noting the community’s wealth lies in its young people. Schirmir chaired the program. William Johnston presided.
The piece argues independents doubt Dewey as a decisive national leader. It notes a potential shift toward reform if changes promise strong leadership and less centralized power. The article credits Dewey with rising star status and emphasizes appealing to younger voters.
Helen and Earl Northrop announce the opening this Saturday evening of their new Cocktail Garden at West's Cottage Hotel in Wasco. The garden is attractively furnished with comfortable lawn furniture and glass topped tables, lit with amber lighting and soft music from the garden jukebox.
At the latest Volunteer Fire Department of Shafter meeting held last Thursday at the fire house, Melvin Parrett brought a $25 War Bond for his newborn son Curtis Lowell born August 1. The group then fined Parrett $7.50 for the baby’s birth weight, a dollar per pound.
Local government reports a slow spring start but cool months gave way to strong growth. By early picking, cotton stands at about 22 cents per pound with an expected crop near 85 percent of normal. Improved conditions and loan prices support farmers.
Richland Grammar School will begin the fall term on Tuesday September 5 with a full day schedule. Superintendent T Olson says teachers will enroll pupils in their classes and high school students may work four hours during cotton harvest if labor shortages require it.
Word has been received that Frank Downey has died in Oregon. Details on the death are not yet released. Local officials have not commented and no funeral arrangements are public at this time.
Ensign Ben Kliewer of the Merchant Marine is in Italy for the third time. He saw action. The average American motorist today uses only 43 percent as much gasoline as in 1941.
The American Legion Robinson Post 213 plans an honor roll on the lawn to display Shafter men serving in World War II. Work is volunteer run with no completion date, and shrubs blocking the board will be trimmed to honor the servicemen.
The Associated Service Station at Five Points is under the management of Alex Deifel. Mr. Deifel is.md
Motorists must save the cover to their current A stamp book to apply for the new stamps before Sept. 21, says J W Frizzell, chair of the Shafter War Price and Rationing Board.
Mr and Mrs Tom Harrison announce the birth of a daughter at Shafter Maternity Home. Wanda Fave weighed ten pounds twelve ounces at birth in August.
Soa ha oredr sae ato pm. it-weas-announced- today' s by Arnold Heffley. In response to a popular de mand for summertime recre ation, the dances will feature "juke box" music and the best of popular recordings. Since it was re-opened sever al months ago the Motel has be come a social center for the community and is headquarters for many parties as well as for service club meetings.
Local Fire Department responded to three fires in the Shafter area from August 4 to August 9. August 4 a garage at Camp West Lowe yard burned due to welding torch sparks causing $700 in damage. August 8 a half acre of grass at Kern County Road district No. 3 burned from a careless smoker. August 9 a trailer house at Anderson Trailer Camp on Lerdo Road burned completely, with losses around $750.
A postcard from Emily Meyers notes a lazy getaway with cousins at Yosemite National Park, describing a relaxed leisure trip and lighthearted mood during the grand vacation.
The Local Selective Service Board No. 137 announced a new list of inductees for the Shafter Wasco and Buttonwillow communities. Names include Lloyd Lester Grave of McKittrick Juan Hill Prender Cecil Ray Romijnes Marvin L Steagall Thomas W Woolley D Stewart John W Broyles Marion Abney and Jesse L Harlese.
Seaman 2/c Fenderson, stationed with the Navy in San Diego, was home last week visiting his parents Mr and Mrs M Fenderson in Wasco. Mrs Fenderson visited her parents as well. Mr and Mrs H C Hull in Shafter were also noted as relatives.
Shafter surpassed the southern war loan target by 20000 dollars, reaching over 380000 dollars in subscriptions. Glenn Nay, local chairman, announced the result and credited the War Loan Committee for setting the quota.
Lt. Robert Senn of the Army Air Corps is recovering in Abilene Texas after a training flight crash August 7. A cadet was killed attempting a low altitude parachute jump while Senn guided the craft to a crash landing. Senn suffered shock exposure a fractured pelvis and internal injuries.
A Shafter resident reports her boyfriend Gunny Sackrider now in England left his black cocker Spaniel Lincoln in her care. The dog ran away this week and has not yet been found at 206 Pacific Street. Any information is requested from a kind passerby.
First Lieutenant Bruce Campbell son of Mr and Mrs C A Campbell Wasco received the Distinguished Flying Cross for completing his mission as a co pilot of a B 17 over Germany and occupied Europe. He has also earned the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters.
The Sha Business Men's Association met last Friday at the Sha Motel to discuss unifying Shatim city and Shafter Public Utility District. President E B Stringham named a committee including H C Neufeld, Pe Channesson, Pa Kelly, H G Comfort and Gamegan to study the merger. A housing mobility project for teachers at the eta elementary and high set prompted a second committee of Earl Weil, Ernest Panero and J W Frizzell to work with trustees.
The Boy Scout movement requires support from individuals and communities to sustain troops. Leaders named include Dr A W Geede, Neil Cane, Jacobsen, Newell, and Kelly, urging local citizens to back scouting efforts.
A Pan American pilot is reported to be on vacation in Havana Cuba with local observers noting his relaxed schedule and sightseeing across the city. The brief item places the crew member in Cuba during a typical layover period.
Reports describe stations closing early on weekends causing drivers to wait and endure fuel outages. The piece notes coupon requirements and limited access as a growing hardship for stranded motorists.
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