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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1942
Page
4
A historical column traces California's shift from Republican to Democratic dominance and critiques the emergence of non-partisan candidates. It questions whether such figures truly detach from party ties before and after elections and ponders their value to voters and the state.
Local library features books on war strategy and air services. Alexander Kiralfy analyzes Japan’s war plans and UN victory potential while Kent Sagendorph’s Thunder Aloft discusses air services organization and training. Catherine Brush’s Boy From Maine adds popular fiction to summer reading options.
Mennonite Brethren Church at 400 Kern with Pastor Wiebe holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m two departments followed by German services at 11 o clock and an American fundal at 11 10 a m Evening programs include prayer at 6 45 Bible reading at 7 and midweek prayer on Wednesday A Christian Fellowship hour and choir music are noted St John Catholic Church at Ninth and Broadway offers 7 and 9 am Sunday Masses The Christian Science Society at Sixth and E streets holds 11 am services with Sunday school at 10 30 am and a Wednesday meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at 8 pm.
The Sacramento Valley line began in Sacramento and stretched 22 miles to Folsom, marking California's inaugural railroad. This early line established a transportation route that spurred regional growth and connected the capital to inland communities.
California reported a cash surplus for the 1941 42 fiscal year, the first since 1933, signaling improved financial health after years of deficits. The state balance sheet reflects recovered tax collections and disciplined spending, easing budget strains.
Andrew D. Mettler of Shafter died in August 1942. Born September 15, 1874 in Menno South Dakota, he had lived in Shafter 19 years. Funeral August 14 at 10 a.m. at German Reform church. burial in Shafter cemetery. Survived by widow Christine and numerous children and siblings including Albert, Jerome, Orena Handel, and others.
California mines surpass World War I tungsten production and emerge as the United Nations chief source of the scarce metal, reshaping supply for wartime needs.
The Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club plans a public ice cream party to raise funds. The event will be September 26 on the city park lawn after a club meeting at Mrs. Les Hobson’s home attended by 18 members and their husbands.
A partial list of individuals includes Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sanders Dr. and Mrs. Taylor Tabb Mr. and Mrs. George Enns Mrs. James R. Rosenstiel Mrs. Ame liia Cornell Mrs. Floyd Cooper Mrs. George Gaede Martha Goertzen Mrs. H. G. Comfort Mrs. Wm. Rodgers Amanda Read Dulcie Green Lena Schultz and Mr. and Mrs. Hobson.
A local salvage committee lists officers and captains with roles by zones. The document names Mrs. Jacobsen as chairman and several vice chairs and zone captains including Mrs. Ed Brown, Mrs. Jack Battaglia, Mrs. Thomas Wedge, and others across zones 2 through 8.
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