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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1944
Page
2
The article argues for youth recreation in Shafter via Woman's Club sponsorships and home or part time activities. It notes many kids lack adequate outlets, and urges local adults to provide guided imagination and energy to keep youths engaged beyond school. Several attempts are needed.
A. R. Duehren urged a Beeline extension at the Shafter Business Men's Association meeting to run the Shafter Highway north from Kimberlina Road to join the Wasco Famoso Highway. The route would serve Shafter residents heading to Famoso Delano and McFarland and would access Kern County Land Company land now opened for cultivation with potential company approval.
Chuck Christopher elected fire chief after serving as assistant chief and promising strong leadership for the department next year. Frank Russell steps down after years of exemplary service and will focus on mastering the newly purchased resuscitator to benefit the community. The five volunteer youths praised for support and guidance of leaders.
Corporal Kliewer writes from Germany about severe shortages of German Ersatz. He notes lines struggle with supplies while blood and plasma are flown daily from the United States to support the front.
A plan outlines how Xmas Seal funds are used for a mass X ray survey from age 10 through February 24. The State Mobile X Ray Unit aids Spanish and Mexican populations with TB materials distributed to doctors in Kern County. A Heart Division for Rheumatic Fever in children may form if the quota is met. 48 percent of the Kern County quota is raised. O R Kamprath, president, says the program was planned with the budget committee.
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosie Hollingsworth, 67, were conducted December 9 at Janzen Funeral Home with Rev. Cecil Poole presiding. The obituary notes the family’s sorrow and service details.
Navy air gunner Kelly Grant has reportedly been stationed in North Carolina, with confirmation of assignment pending. The note mentions his service details and current post.
The Richland School Parent Teachers Association will host its annual Christmas program in the primary building. Mrs Bernice Walz and Mrs Louise Newfeld lead first and third grade groups presenting rhythm and Christmas descants.
Lt. Ben Kliewer U S Marine writes from Baltimore Md that his leave was extended He is taking an advanced engineering course before being shipped out again He is the son of Mr and Mrs Dan Kliewer of Shafter and brother of Billie Kliewer of Shafter
The Cletrac Company announced a bond purchase in Kern County. The filing notes a $10,000 bond amount and lists Nikkel Shafter Oliver as a party involved.
Government estimates indicate the state will have about 5,000,000 motor vehicles registered by 1945, with roughly 3,000,000 already on the books.
Irvin E. Fike is invited to confer with Plymouth cart executives at a meeting held Monday at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. Invitations were issued by Joseph B. Bayne general sales manager for Chrysler A Plans. Plans and operation for war and postwar transportation were discussed.
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