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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1943
Page
1
A local high school hosts a postwar essay contest by the Shafter Businessmen’s Association. About 275 of 300 students submit four bit entries, with winners to be published in The Shafter Press and celebrated at a luncheon. Judges decide as community awaits the outcome.
The Shafter Area committee for the United War Chest appeals for quick generous gifts to reach a $5900 goal by Saturday December 18. Orvin Mettler heads the drive with A Peter Ohanneson Henry Neufeld John Peters H W ee Kelly O T Olson Phil Hannesson Glen Crampton E B ae Herb Schirmer Glenn O Nay Paul Newell and Paul Richert on the committee.
Leonard Gaede and Bill Brown seek former players to organize a team. If 20 players can be lined up, the high school gym will be available one evening each week free of charge. Interested parties should contact Gaede at Central Market or Brown at Twin Pep pers.
The Women’s club chaired by Mrs. P. L. Arnold postpones the rummage sale indefinitely due to the current war clothing drive for refugees. An announcement will be made later about a new date.
A city notice announces a cake, candy and cookie sale at Irma's beauty salon across from the post office on Saturday from 10 30 to 2 00 with proceeds benefiting Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club. Maxine La Irma McCoy Emily Meyers and Ves te Adams are listed among those involved.
Farm income tax returns are due December 15. Several accountants assist farmers and IRS representatives will be at The Shafter office and Sam Lachenmaier's real estate office on December 13, 14, and 15 to provide help. The public is urged to use this service.
A. R. Neufeld S P Schultz and Irvin A Neufeld told the Shafter Wasco Irrigation District board at its regular meeting they will petition to remove their lands from the district. About 5000 acres are involved with additional landowners to petition removal of the George Crome and Robert Neuman and Sons properties amid a pending suit against the directors in the Crome matter.
Shafter High School students subscribe to the Junior Red Cross totaling $38.97 in a Horizon Club campaign. Part of the funds will back Red Cross projects through the school with Miss Carol Clark as Horizon Club sponsor.
In its fourth week the school for religious instruction reports 175 enrolled and 21 diverse backgrounds among pupils. The largest group has no Sunday school or affiliation, about 25 learners. A fourth to eighth grade class meets daily at Congregational church from 3 to 4 pm with parental consent required for enrollment. Mrs. Chris Ummel oversees, aided by local teachers. Return from visit notes Mr and Mrs John Strauss visiting Compton.
Phil Channeson and H. W. Pat Kelly led an oversubscribed county Campfire drive in one day. Shafter will host a weekly county Campfire executive visit to assist four local groups, amid bond drives and a war chest push. The sponsors thank the public for the rapid response.
H M Driggers regional director of the National Housing Agency will meet with the association Friday noon in Shafter to seek definite clues toward solving the town's housing shortage. The visit follows an appeal to Congressman Alfred Elliott by the association.
E H Gamage n Santa Fe agent announces a new afternoon train from Shafter at 4 15 p m replacing the 8 15 a m southbound. The service connects with Bakersfield bus to reach Los Angeles by 9 25 p m. The train departs San Francisco at 7 30 a m and takes effect Sunday.
The 1943 Victory football team, first to defeat Wasco, was feted by the student body at a banquet. Dr. Thomas L. Nelson lauded sportsmanship. Lee Wade served as toastmaster. Speakers included Coach Lowell Todd, H. W. Pat Kelly, and captain Kenny Reynolds. Salvedor Palomo was named outstanding player of the year. Special guests attended.
Orvin Mettler bought ten top Hereford head for Emanuel Mettler and Sons at the Great Western Livestock Show in Los Angeles. The stock includes bulls and six to seven heifers from multiple breeders, with high prices and notable show wins. Also noted are weekend visitors from Edison, Carl and Mrs. Pfisle visiting Mrs. J. A. Roscamp.
Shafter supporters mobilized quickly for the War Production Board appeal for clothing for occupied countries destitute people. Two truck loads or more were collected by local schools and churches under W. C. Fillmore as salvage chair. Approximately a truck load was taken to the Dial Cleaners for cleaning before shipment, with church drives still ongoing and praise for Rev. E M. Anderson and the school committee.
Shafter Mercantile Company, a pioneer business, changes ownership from Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Midgley to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hemingson of Bellingham Washington. The store began in 1916 with founder Charles Shomate, grew with the town, shifting from groceries to quality dry goods.
Norman Potts is on furlough visiting friends and relatives in Indianapolis, California, while stationed there.
The Associated Oil Company spudded a wildcat well two miles west of Shafter this week, reaching 500 feet in four hours. Rigging began two months ago as crews prepare for a test aimed at Vedder sand at 12,000 feet or deeper, with potential northwest extension of the Rio Bravo and Shafter fields.
The Shafter-Buttonwillow Salvation Army sponsoring committee named S. A. Camp as chairman with G. H. Crampton as treasurer and Mrs. J. W. Frizzell as secretary. A finance committee led by M. L. Thomas was formed, along with a social service group and Buttonwillow members. The annual fundraising drive is scheduled for June 2, 1944.
Lieutenant Harry Hull of Childress Texas has been called to Shafter due to illness of Milton Lohr. The move sets military duty in motion as medical needs prompt transfer.
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