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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
1
An editorial marks Monterey’s centennial of the California first newspaper and argues 1946–1950 should mirror Gold Rush vigor. It envisions a Pacific Asiatic market, industrial growth, and a culture that earns respect from the Orient, stressing spirit over material wealth.
Starting Monday August 19 the First Baptist Church hosts its annual Daily Vacation Bible School running through August 30. The brief notice outlines a local church program for children with planned activities and scheduling.
The Rotary Downs Rotary softball team upset Kiwanis 9 to 8 at the Richand diamond in a crowded game. Vern Precision Pierce led Rotary with a first inning homer and teammates cleanly rallied for the decisive score, while Kiwanis disputed the final tally amid spirited protests and many substitutions.
The Shafter Press Junior softball team won 10 to 4 in the second game of a two match home and home series against Wasco Termites. They previously won 10 to 5 to sweep Wasco. Standout players for Shafter included Beese Myrick Unruh Roth in Wasco’s first game and Lacy John Kelly Belshe Jackson in the Shafter game. The Recaps beat McFarland 7 to 6 after Ralph Lachenmaier hit a game winning homer. The men’s league concludes this week ending summer recreation in Shafter with Hi Y maintaining a lead and Rio Bravo and McClure Drug Store battling for second.
This week the center section business is drawn by Judge Shaw from the pool of未appearing entries and selects Associated Service Station of Al Finkbeiner. The Lerdo and Central location marks Finkbeiner's first year with Associated Service.
California editors plan Aug 15 celebrations in Monterey and Los Angeles to honor the first California newspaper the Californian founded 1846 by Walter Colton and Robert Semple. Governor Earl Warren will speak in Monterey. E. Palmer Hoyt will headline Los Angeles events at the Biltmore with Sigma Delta Chi backing.
A 20 month old boy Earl Baldwin choked during a convulsion at the North Shafter Labor Camp. Firemen Bill Stuart and Vernon Pierce arrived within two minutes and used an inhalator, reviving the child who is now resting at the hospital. The department urges residents to note 678 for inhalator needs.
Nine month old James Robert Self died Sunday at Kern General Hospital Bakersfield and was laid to rest Tuesday. He was the son of Mr and Mrs James Edward Self of Smiths Corner. Services were held in the Jansen Chapel with Reverend Isaac Horton officiating. The child leaves his parents and other relatives.
Shafter resident Oscar Hamrick owner of the Shafter News Agency plans a Delano store this month. The Hamrick’s Stationery and Office Supply Store will sell office supplies stationery magazines newspapers gifts greeting cards pens and related items. It will be at the corner of 10th and Main in the Delano Hotel.
Paul L. Ingraham son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Ingraham of Shafter has been honorably discharged from the U S Marine Corps. He lives in Shafter and is employed with Quigley Electric Company in Wasco.
Rev and Mrs W S Harper make plans to visit their son and family in Los Angeles. They expect to be away about two weeks.
Roy Farrell director of Shafter's summer recreation program announced its completion this week. The program drew high attendance with an average of over 200 spectators at softball games and 114 at community nights. Nearly 20 000 people enjoyed arts and crafts story hour and playground activities as the season ended. Farrell thanked volunteers coaches managers umpires announcers and the Fire Department for support and looked forward to an even better program next year.
Walter Foth an attorney from Cordell Oklahoma has been visiting his father J A Foth in Shafter He is a member of the Cordell Rotary Club and attended a Rotary meeting in Shafter.
Santa Fe officials refuse to halt the late night San Francisco streamliner in Shafter drawing strong local protests. Residents urge keeping the stop despite being told a milk run if every town is served. Wasco and Corcoran also report loss of the night stop, prompting warnings of renewed action to restore the schedule.
Washington announces lands in the Tule Lake Division of the Klamath Project are opened to World War II veterans. Public Notice No. 43 posted at Klamath Falls and mailed to veterans. Lands total 7,527 irrigated acres in 86 units, sizes 60.8 to 141.3 acres, average 87.5.
Dale Voth son of Mr and Mrs Dan Voth has received his discharge from the U S Navy and is now home in Shafter He plans to rejoin his father at the Shafter Paint and Body Shop after a vacation and notes his Navy training in this field.
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