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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
5
Scouts from Troops 39 and 41 will assist along the Richland school pupils route to and from the annual Christmas party at the Shafter theatre. About 20 scouts have volunteered. The committee reports progress in organizing entertainment and games for the event.
Wasco and Shafter high schools meet Friday night in Wasco's gym for three non league basketball games. The Ce play at 6, Bs at 7, and As at 8. Coaches Monty Montgomery J W Wilson and R L Gates have prepared their teams to iron out rough spots from East Bakersfield games. The visitors likely hold a slim edge though Wasco games are highly competitive.
A decorated tree was lit at the corner of Union Congregational church on James street during evening and night hours. Several homeowners plan to decorate and light yard trees for display through the Christmas season.
Sickness among Richland school pupils has fallen noticeably in recent days. Attendance is expected to return to normal by early next week as more students recover.
Marvin Elrod, 27, of Shafter died in a Tehachapi hospital from injuries from a noncollision auto accident at 1 am. His wife Wanda Mae Elrod, 18, is hospitalized with a fractured clavicle, and their 10 month old Francis escaped injury. The accident occurred near Tehachapi when the car overturned after a failed turn. Elrod had felt sleepy and wished to rest, but did not wake. Mrs. Elrod sought aid around 8 am.
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Schmidt will relocate to Shafter and place a house on the corner of Beth Eden and Wall streets. They have leased their ranch property to J. D. Unruh for potato planting activities.
Mr and Mrs H B Hayes Charley Hayes and Walter Hayes left Shafter Friday for their homes.
San Francisco issued permits totaling 26,584,403 dollars in the first ten months of 1940, exceeding the entire 1939 year by more than 1,600,000 dollars.
Shafter city ordinance imposes license fees for machines and games, starting at 40 dollars for the first unit and 3 dollars per quarter for each additional ray e lite or similar amusement game, with 6 60 dollars per quarter for iron claw machines. Prohibits one armed bandits and sets transfer rules, placement requirements, and penalties for violations.
A small boy with a saucepan on his head is led to a tram by his mother who says she is taking him to hospital. Passengers express sympathy and the mother explains he wanted a helmet after playing soldiers, and the joke ends with the line about his father’s dinner being inside.
A man visits an ironmonger to buy a large bucket for his house on Springfield Road. He selects the biggest bucket and asks it be delivered to No. 16. He adds urgency, saying his house has caught fire.
A young man asks a senator for a private secretary position. The senator says not to pursue government service, noting it ruins a young man and reveals he has promised the job to his son.
A dialogue quotes Senator Sorgum asking where the people are being led and admitting uncertainty. He likens himself to a person at a steering wheel with many back-seat drivers, signaling indecision about direction.
A humorous exchange between a golfer and a caddie highlights playful banter about skill. The caddie teasingly downplays the golfer while hinting at potential improvement.
First Business Man asks if the conference was successful and what was decided. Second Business Man confirms it was great and says another conference will be held next week.
A humorous exchange frames a clash over land value and real estate. A traveler from the East questions the land, while a Western Native bluntly says it is the agents who mislead, not the land itself.
A cheeky claim declares a round-the-world stunt possible in minutes. The statement emphasizes speed and humor, framing the feat as a joke rather than a serious voyage.
A man entered during open hours and ordered the clerk to raise hands while he emptied the money drawer before leaving. No injuries reported. Police sought surveillance footage to identify the suspect and recover stolen funds.
Lighthearted exchange questions why heavyset men seem amiable. The remark suggests patience despite temper, implying frustration takes longer to show in larger individuals.
Lloyd Wattenbarger scores 34 points on 16 field goals and 2 free throws as Pontiac overpower Central Market 60 to 14 to break the city league scoring record. Gaede leads Central Market with 16 in a 40 to 17 victory over Lakewood's, while Walt Kirschenmann tops Lakewood with 6.
Ray Mettler led the Clippers with 15 points as they built an early lead and defended it in a high school gym Friday night. Free throw struggles and missed shots hurt the Firemen, who trailed throughout the game.
Lakewood's basketball team led for much of the first half but could not sustain the effort as Pontiac'socks pulled away in the second half to win 35 to 22. Lloyd Wattenbarger scored 18 points to pace Pontiac with seven in the final period. Lakewood's Kirschenmann and Mettler contributed across the front line and guards Unruh and Handel added points but could not halt the league leaders.
Pontiacs dominate lefty league basketball defeating Tip's Clippers 41 to 22 at the high school gym. Lloyd Wattenbarger led Pontiacs with 17 points as the winners held the lead throughout and limited Clip pper offense.
Shafter Volunteer Firemen beat Central Market 24 to 17 in a city league basketball game at the high school gym. Central led 11 to 8 at halftime before the Firemen surged in the third quarter and held on. Highman nicknamed Tuffy Janzen scored 11. for Central, Bate man, Gaede, and Wardwell each had five. Players listed: Firemen Janzen 11 Hofman 4 Lock 0 Montgomery 6 Rodgers 3. Central Market players noted.
Tim Stone elected Noble Grand of Wasco Lodge No 483 Odd Fellows at a Thursday meeting. Connie Duerksen was named vice grand Harley Williamson reelected secretary and D H Briggs reelected treasurer. Howard C Pond and staff will install in January. Gerald Bosserdert and Olin Treat received the third degree.
Eight head of purebred Duroc Jersey pigs seven sows and two boars have been purchased by the cooperative store at the Shafter Farm Workers community. The pigs will be fed partly from camp garbage and pork raised through the project will be sold in the camp store.
Food Machinery Corporation sues Shafter Public Utility District seeking 1173.82 for water pump equipment and labor alleged delivered under June 2 contract with Engineer Equipment Company to construct a water system in Shafter. Dearing & Jerberg of Fresno filed the complaint.
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