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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1944
Page
1
A wartime interview reveals soldiers addressing the home front about the gap between distant battles and daily life. They stress the disconnect between Maine to Pearl Harbor and the frontline dangers while affirming commitment to freedoms and the need for honesty.
Investors eye Washington bonds with advice to buy the initial small quantities needed. Market guidance emphasizes prioritizing essential purchases amid rising rates and limited supply. Local brokers caution against overbuying and recommend staged acquisitions to manage risk.
Shafter has 115000 dollars or 37 percent of its 307000 individual quota for the Fourth War Loan, with a total Shafter quota of 500000 including corporate subscriptions. A meeting of war bond workers from Shafter Rio Bravo Farm centers and the Shafter Business Men's Association is planned for next Tuesday night. Glenn O Nay, local war bond committee chairman, urged individuals to contribute according to conscience and ability today.
Contestants may win two $25 war bonds for subscriptions turned in during February 3 to 10. A $25 bond goes to the contestant with the most votes and another $25 to the one who turns in the most subscriptions. Week three shows shifting leaders and close races among Mrs Schnidt Herbert Spitzer Patricia Tom Kelly Pauline Graves Jean Gaede Doris Davis Cymos Pearce Irene Tolbert Ray Schaeffer Irene Hamilton. Six top vote-getters earn two tickets to the band show at Shafter theater.
The prize list includes first prize a $25 War Bond plus a new Classy Motor Scooter or $175 merchandise, second prize a $25 War Bond plus a bicycle or $50 merchandise, third prize a $25 War Bond plus $25 merchandise, and fourth to sixth prizes each a $25 War Bond. A 10 percent cash commission applies to all contestants.
Rotary head Will Visit Pete Rempel UC professor spoke to the children Tuesday.
Richard says he receives the Shafter Press three weeks late but enjoys it despite the delayed wartime gift.
A committee praised the USO for its efforts aiding the troops at Minter Field. Officials commended the organization for providing services and activities that uplift servicemen stationed there.
A public appeal urges donations to the March of Coins to combat infantile paralysis. Residents can contribute at the local theater or through area organizations encountered around Central Avenue on Saturday. Half of the funds support related programs.
Chuck Christopher leads Kiwanis Club troop with weekly Monday 7 o’clock meetings. The troop HQ is the drive-in stand building on Santa Fe Avenue near Lerdo. Scout week activities will be announced at that time.
The Junior Women’s Club will hold a February 11 event at the Wednesday Afternoon clubhouse. The Bob Sissons Orchestra of Bakersfield will perform. Proceeds support a nurse scholarship. Mrs. Betty Osborn chairs the event and invites public attendance.
A vivid account of St Paul life as portrayed in Scholem Asch’s latest work is reviewed. The clubhouse meeting yesterday afternoon elected Mrs. Peter A. Channeson as chairwoman for the day and hostesses served refreshments after the business portion.
Shafter Rotary Club Troop 53 and Cub Scout Pack plan a 7:30 a.m. feed at Richland school cafeteria next Wednesday and urge parents and friends to attend. The Cubs and Troop 53 will also attend Scout Sunday at Congregational church on Feb 13.
George Harrison, farm director, outlined Shafter Experimental Farm achievements in disease and insect control for potatoes and onions. He said the farm’s facilities are available to the University of California for plant disease remedies and soil studies in the Shafter area.
The notice urges readers to purchase war bonds this month, framing them as essential support for ongoing victory efforts and national defense. It emphasizes patriotic duty, financial contribution, and timely participation to accelerate progress.
The North Kern Selective Service board announced a list of inductees including James Glynon Ferrell Oren Martin Bobby Dean Mayberry Richard Carlos McCombs Albert Wolf Harold Clay Hull Edward Felix Casey Bennie Dewebury Rogers Calvin Coolidge Shannon James Edward Lambert Jr Lee Calvin Jeffrey Thomas R Cotter Richard Andrew Sewell Walter Jay Hei James Walter Westbrook Joseph F Jameson Floyd Walker Paul Morris Colvard Odell T unkin Troy Eldon Burton Elvin B Nixon C W Roberts Antonio H Garcia Luellen Clement J L Goodman L S Parker Jim F Cotton Leroy Brown Barry Quilendrin Albert Merrill Odie Ray F Hinrichsen A T Beltran H T Gibson Elmer Smith Kenneth Gray James F Pellett G G Collins Calvin Y Fowler Jerry J Jackson Teddy A Masters Jr Louie C Smith James Richard Urquhart Thomas J Wimberly Jewell C Ellis Alden L Dwyer J L Howard J E Lynch J S Bever J H Watkins Everett Van Tassel S E Wimberly J J Slate and Luis M Ryan.
While on leave, 3rd Class Petty Officer Francis Neuman formerly of Shafter High brought home gifts for his wife Virginia Neuman. Items from Egypt include a pure silk scarf and Egyptian cigarettes. Also mention notes a return from Chicago after a business trip by Rolf Jacobsen.
Frank Russell who resigned as chief of the Shafter Volunteer Fire Department a week ago was reelected last Thursday night at the insistence of fellow members. Chuck Christopher named assistant fire chief and Melvin Parret secretary treasurer. City Councilman Joe Frizzell pledged full council cooperation. A demonstration of funds raised at a recent dance.
Farmers and merchants in the Shafter district are invited to join Kern County Farm Bureau at the Shafter Press office. John De Vincenzo urges new and renewing members to bring $5 dues to receive a membership receipt and placard.
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