Congressman Elliott Pushes Housing Solutions for Shafter
Congress weighs farm workers housing rules as Alfred Elliott takes up the issue after pressure from the Shafter Business Men's Association. Farm Labor Camp residency is restricted to farm workers only, blocking clerks teachers soldiers and other workers from living there. Meanwhile S/Sgt Jack J. Wilson marked his third Army Medics anniversary while stationed overseas, son of J. W. Wilson, with wife and daughter in Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wilson
Jack J. Wilson
Armed Forces
Oversea
Bakersfield
Ford Ord
Calif
J. W.wilson
Shafter
George Barnes
Old Clothes Drive Supports War Effort in Shafter
A Shafter community salvage drive collects discarded garments for Europe in cooperation with the War Production Board. Fabrics will be cleaned and distributed to international welfare agencies like the Red Cross. donations encouraged through schools and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Johnny
Shafter
Shafter Defense Council Salvage Committee
War Production Board
Red Cross
Walt Fillmore
Shafter Salvage Committee
Building Fund Tops Six Thousand Dollars Mark
The Union Congregational church campaign nears a quarter of its 25 000 dollar goal for a new edifice with over 6000 dollars raised and another 1000 pledged. Funds come from bonds or cash with gifts directed to treasurer Glen Crampton as members donate through the quiet drive. Donors include the Congregational Ladies Aid and numerous church families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Congregational c
Congregational Ladies Aid
J. C. Ohanneson
E. C. Eckmann
A. Peter Ohanneson
Glen Crampton
Clyde Bell
Robert Neuman
W. S. Harper
Ed A. Brown
O.T. Olson
Rolf Jacobsen
R. B. McClain
J. B. Henderson
Fred Ruhlman
J. F. Battaglia
J. L. Hill
H. A. Thomas
Help the War Effort Buy Bonds and Stamps
A wartime appeal urges readers to support national defense by purchasing war bonds and stamps. The relief message emphasizes civic duty and financial backing for military efforts. The notice targets all citizens to contribute through approved government programs.
Kiwanis to Entertain Governor Tom Gore in Shafter
Kiwanis in Shafter announces Governor Tom Gore of Riverside will visit December 15 as guest of the club. At Tuesday noon meeting, Earl Cady of Bakersfield and other attendees including Jim Clark and Dave Green of Fresno were present. Bill Johnson reported on the 1944 Kiwanis school of instruction for district officers held in Visalia, supervised by Lt. Governor-elect John Vaughn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Gore
Riverside
Celidornia-Mevadi
Kiwanis
International
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Earl Cady
Bakersfield
Shafter Club
Cafe Neuman
Cady
Jim Clark
Dave Green
Fresno
Bill Johnson
Kiwanis School of Instruction
Visalia
John R. Vaughn
Shafter
Johnson
E. G. Gamegah
E.A. Posed
Ted Kinman
H. W. Pat Kelly
Herb Schirmer
Box Supper Auction Planned at Wasco Camp
Shafter Farm Workers Camp will sponsor a box supper auction for the Christmas fund of the Wasco Workers camp Friday night at 8. The public is invited with entertainment including break face numbers and musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Farm Workers Camp
Wasco
Junior Women Plan Xmas Party December 15
Shafter Junior Woman's Club schedules its annual Christmas party for December 15 at the Wednesday clubhouses. President Mrs. Neuman says each member should bring a small gift as the group hosts singing and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Junior Woman's Club
Kern County Exceeds WAVES Enlistment Quota in Football Contest
Kern county has surpassed its 39 enlistment quota for WAVES and fights to avoid the gold brick class in a current football contest. LeRoy Spicuz za, recruitment officer, notes Kern lost to Santa Barbara and aims to top San Bernardino’s record in the final week. With 44 enlistments to date, Kern remains tied but over the top on that score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
WAVES
LeRoy Spicuzza
Kern
Santa Barbara
San Bernardino
Banquet Honors Victory Over Wasco After 10-Year Gap
A banquet will celebrate Coach Lowell Todd's boys for beating Wasco, the first time in ten years, marking a notable victory for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Todd
Wasco
Shafter High honors 48 students on fall scholarship list
The California Scholarship Federation honors 48 Shafter High School students in the fall semester honor roll announced by principal H W Pat Kelly. Advisor Mrs Amelia Cornell leads the federation, naming students Joanne Becker Jamie Bishop Billy Blizard Donna Lee Beese Barrie Burns Allen Dahl Harvey Dahl Everett Elms Arnold Enns Bill Evans Barbara Fox Don Gaede Ellen Gilstrap Eugene Harless Leroy Henderson Chas Leroy Henderson Fred Holsenbake Joyce Kendall Barbara Kinman Velma Leach Wanda Little Betty Merz Corrine Mettler Kathryn Nikkel Marjorie Olson Ollie Scaggs Lola Smith Charles Thomas Joel Wiebe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
H.W
Pat) Kelly
Amelia Cornell
California Scholarship Federation
Joanne Becker
Jamie Bishop
Billy Blizard
Donna Lee Beese
Barrie Burns
Allen Dahl
Harvey Dahl
Everett Elms
Arnold Enns
Bill Evans
Barbara Fox
Don Gaede
Ellen Gilstrap
Eugene Harle
School Bus Safety Rules Emphasized by O T Olson
O T Olson, Richland School District superintendent, reminds Kern County drivers of Vehicle Code 533 requiring stopping for school buses picking up or dropping off children. The code bars non buses from using School Bus signs and requires signs be removed when buses serve non pupil purposes. Drivers must fully support these laws and watch for buses under war conditions.
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O. T. Olson
Richland
State Railroad Commission
California
Kern County
Kliewer Family Notes Military Training and Assignments
Kliewer completes training at the U.S. Maritime School in New London. Son of Mr and Mrs Ulive, he is assigned to a ship at Norfolk Virginia as of November 25. Pfc Leverne Kliewer serves with the air depot supply squadron in England.
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Ben Kliewer
Ulive
U. S. Maritime ‘School
New London
Folk
Leverne Kliewer
England
Horizon Club Red Cross Drive At Shafter High
The Horizon Club of Shafter High School sponsors a Jr Red Cross drive assisted by the Public Speaking class. The goal is a contribution from each student. Members aiding include Elizabeth Daniels Patricia Myrick Ellen Gilstrap and Mary Lou Gwin. Miss Caro Clark is the faculty advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horizon Club
Shafter High School
Elizabeth Daniels
Patricia,Myrick
Ellen Gilstrap
Mary Lou Gwin
Miss Caro] Clark
Postwar Essays to Be Judged at Shafter High School
Postwar essays submitted by Shafter High School students have been turned in and will be judged in the next few days. The judging committee includes Mrs. P. L. Arnold Dr. L. H. McGrane and Arnold Morss. The contest is sponsored by the Shafter Business Men's Association and winners will be guests of the association at a luncheon in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Shafter High School
P. L. Arnold
L.H. McGrane
Arnold Morss
Shafter Business Men’s Association
Give It All You've Got Says Col Grisham At Rotary
Col James Grisham, commander of Minter Field, told Rotary Club members at Cafe Neuman that ending the war requires giving full effort from all, and he recalled 82 years in the army. He praised General Billy Mitchell and stressed leading men by example and teaching pilots to fly and shoot straight. He recalled Rotary service from 1937 to 1940 and credited Rotary with fostering world business ties and peace through air diplomacy.
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James ‘Grisham
Minter Field
Shefter
Rotary Club
Cafe Neuman
Grisham
Colt
Billie Mitchell
Mitchell
Col. Grisham
Air Forces
Rotary
Europe
Plymale in Critical Condition at Bakersfield Mercy
L E Plymale is reported critically ill at Mercy Hospital Bakersfield. He had recently recovered from a heart illness when a relapse occurred early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Plymale
Mercy Hospital
Bakersfield
Mr. Plymale
Shafter Fat Salvage Leads Kern County in Octobers Returns
Housewives turned in salvaged fats at local collection points during October, according to figures released by the War Production Board. On a per capita basis Shafter led Kern County in fat collection, with fat collections expected to begin December 13 at two meat points.
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War Production Board
Shafter
Kern County
Lodi Brethren Churches Convene Delegates Gathering
A large group of delegates from Lodi Brethren churches met to discuss missionary efforts. Dr. P. E. and Dr. P. C. were noted speakers as plans were announced to convene next year at West Salem, Oregon.
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Lodi
P. E
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Alfred Elliott
Shafter Business Men's Association
Washington Bureaus
Minter Pielé
Minter
Army Air Forces
Washington, D.C
Aril
Emer
Kenney Pasley
S. l
Art Schroeder
Pacific
Kenney
Art
Igally
Los Angeles
Peet Hei
Hampshire Lambs
Peet
Suffolk Lambs
Lambs
Wayne Estes
Rambouillet Lambs
Shropshire Lambs
Fred Starrh
prac‘Thur
Swift Company
Fred
Poland
Shafter F. F. A
Collector of Internal Revenue
Shafter Press
Sam Lachenmaier
Kliewer
RED Cross Drive
Italy
U.S. Treasury Department
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