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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1942

Page

4

Auxiliary honors Mrs. J. R. Rosenstiel at Tuesday meeting

Members of Leslie L. Robins On Post 213 American Legion Auxiliary honored Mrs. James R. Rosenstiel nee Lois L. Berry at a Tuesday evening meeting at her home. A short business session, social hour, and refreshments followed. a gift was presented to Mrs. Rosenstiel. Attendees included the Partridges and numerous local residents.

Leslie L. Robins American Legion Auxiliary James R. Rosenstiel Lois L. Berry Rosenstiel W. W. Tannahill R. W. Partridge Vancouver B.C Frank Annis Taylor Tabb J. W. Lassiter

Former Principal Speaks at Maple P T A Meeting

Mrs. McNeil, former principal of Maple school, will describe a recent trip to South America at the Maple P T A meeting tomorrow evening. Music will be by pupils and each family is invited to bring a dozen cookies. Mrs. Frank Wiebe oversees the program.

South America McNeil Maple School Maple P.T. A Ted Frank Wiebe

Valentine Tea Planned for February 14 by Women Club

At a regular board meeting of the Wednesday Afternoon club final arrangements were made for a Musical Valentine tea on Saturday February 14 from 2 to 5 p m at the home of Mrs Jack Battaglia 321 Faber avenue Music will be provided and funds will support community projects Members of the board in charge include Mesdames Hill Battaglia Frizzell Squier Vdenburg Jones Peters Camp Fuller and Chatmeson with table setting by Mrs Jacobsen and junior members invited to assist Miss Hazell Johnson will speak at the Congregational church meeting and board members will host the day »

A. ‘Channeson Valentine Jack Battaglia Faber Avenue Mesdames J. L. Hill J. Frizzell Cliff Squier Fred Vdenburg E. P. Jones Ike Peters W. B. Camp J. H. Fuller J. C. Chatmeson R. A. Jacobsen Jundor Women’s Club Miss Haze Johnson Congregational Church

Mrs Harvey Gaede Honored At Layette Shower

Mrs Harvey Gaede was feted at a layette shower hosted Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Albert Peters. A bassinet full of gifts marked the pink and blue stork motif while guests included M A S members Mesdames Walter Bergen Harlin Wilson Raymond Mettler Nathan Williams John Janzen Ernest Schnidt and Durward Annis and Mesdames Jack Rutherford George Gaede Jake Siemens and Ben Peters.

Harvey Gaede Albert Peters Leonard Gaede Mesdames Walter Bergen Harlin Wilson Raymond ‘Mettler Nathan ‘Williams John Rel] Janzen Ernest Schnidt Durward Annis Jack Rutherford George Gaede Jake Siemens Ben Peters

Ladies Aid Meeting Set For February 14 at Gribble Home

Union Congregational church group will gather February 14 at 2 30 PM at the R E Gribble home. Mrs Martha Hampton leads the program with hostesses Mrs E Wiedmann Mrs Gribble and Mrs Charles Burns. Devotions led by Mrs Dean H Potter.

Ladies Aid of Union Congregational Church R. E. Gribble Martha Hampton E. Wiedmann Gribble Charles Burns Dean H. Potter

Rotary Ladies Night Plans Move Forward in Shafter

Plans have been completed for a Rotary Club ladies night to be held next Tuesday evening at a Shafter motel. E B Stringham announces the event with a Valentine motif. Dinner at 6 45 p m features committee in charge Stringham Lachenmaier Plymale Olson Wells Vignolo Neufeld. Mrs Henry J Dalke of Freeman South Dakota was honored at a birthday party at the Dalke home with Dorothy Dalke and George Isaac in attendance.

Shafter Motel Shafter Henry J. Dalke Freeman South Dakota William H. Dalke William Dalke Dorothy Dalke George Isaac

Red Cross Benefit Potluck at Union Congregational Church

The Ladies Aid hosted a Red Cross benefit potluck lunch at Mrs. Elizabeth Ingram’s home. An all day sewing meeting followed the meal, organized by church members to raise funds.

Ladies Aid Union Congregational Church Elizabeth Ingram

Shafter Business and Professional Women Meet at Motel

Members of the Shafter Business and Professional Women's club will meet this evening at the Shafter motel for dinner. The program on International Relations will be led by Miss Hazel Johnson.

Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club Shafter Motel

Farm Women Tackle 18 War Tasks In California

California farm women face 18 wartime duties outlined in a UC letter. Miss Claribel Nye notes home demonstration agents in 32 counties assist farm wives in conserving tires gasoline electricity paper silk and scrap metal and in preserving food. Families are urged to plan gardens raise small meat animals and prepare for blackouts evacuations and emergency needs.

California Claribel Nye University of California College of Agriculture Anne Olson Monterey County Nye Iiss Isons activiEs

State Forest Coverage Dominates Caffognia Geography

State and National forest areas together cover about half of Caffognia’s total land, shaping regional land use and conservation policy.

Ard Caffognia

Government offers pay while training for Junior Inspector Trainee post

The federal government invites men under 35 to study for a federal civilian position while on the payroll. Selected as Junior Inspector Trainee, Ordance Material, trainees enroll in a three month USC Los Angeles program earning 120 dollars monthly. After completion, promotions follow with a two year service commitment.

Gore Sam University of Southern California Los Angeles U. S. Civil Service District Federal Building San Francisco Shafter Post Office U.S. Employment Service

Men Without Dependents to Fill Draft Needs

Brig. General Joseph O. Donovan, state director of selective service, says it is highly improbable that many men with dependents will be drafted next year. With surplus 1-A manpower and the February third registration, the system will rely on unmarried men to meet War Department needs.

Joseph O. Donovan Selective Service War Department California Washington

Lights Erected at Shafter High Field

Construction of football field lights at Shafter high school began this week with reflectors and wiring on poles. The project was authorized last September by the union district board but delayed by priorities. When finished, the lighting system should be among the best in the southern valley area.

Shafter High School Union District Board Valley

Tax Filing Openings Set For Kern County in 1941

Residents may file 1941 income tax returns at temporary IRS offices in Delano McFarland Mojave Tehachapi Wasco Taft Bakersfield with hours 9 to 4:30 weekdays and 8 to 12 Saturdays. Deputy collectors sign for free but do not prepare forms. payments by check or money order only. Last day to file is March 16. Form 1040A available to those with 2000 or less income from salaries rents royalties or annuities. business and farm returns use Form 1040.

Kern Nat Rogan Internal Revenue Californa Internal Revenue Service Delano E.E. Labre McFarland Mojave J. H. Maurer Shafter City Hall Tehachapi Bank of America Wasco Taft Federal Building Bakersfield

Tires Issued Last Month Here Tlisted by Board

The Shafter fire rationing committee reports January tire allocations for emergency vehicles and farm equipment. Recaps and passenger car tires are currently unavailable under national rationing rules. February quotas include 12 truck tires 20 truck tubes seven car tires and six car tubes.

Shafter Fire Ratoning Committee John H. Nickel M. M. Fenderson John C. Reily Ernest Adamson Robert Shafter Committee

San Francisco Building Permits Rise 15 Percent in 1941

In 1941 San Francisco issued building permits up 15 percent from 1940 driven by housing and commercial projects. The year shows stronger development activity amid postwar growth, with construction volume increasing across neighborhoods and major districts.

San Francisco

Removal of Japanese From Pacific Coast Favored by Association

The Shafter Business Men's Association voted Friday to support removing all persons of Japanese descent from the Pacific coast area and nearby defense zones. The move was initiated two weeks earlier by the Shafter Kiwanis Club led by Eugene Ford, with local groups showing support across the coast. A committee was appointed to discuss Central Avenue crossing improvements with Santa Fe railroad officials. W. H. Hitchcock, E. P. Jones, and Earl Johnson served, as Dr. A. W. Gaede presided.

Pacific Coast Shafter ‘Business Men’s Association Shafter Motel Shafter Kiwanis Club Eugene Ford Shafter Kiwanians Santa Fe Railroad Central Avenue W. H. Hitchcock E. P. Jones Earl Johnson A. W. Gaede Association

Gasoline Pump and Tank Installed at Richland School

New equipment including a Bennett gasoline pump and a 550 gallon galvanized gasoline tank were installed in the new bus garage at Richland school. The old pump and tank were retired as part of the deal.

Bennett Richland School

California Honey Output Reaches 21.88 Million Pounds in 1941

California beekeepers reported total honey production of 21,884,500 pounds for 1941. The gain reflects strong state apiary activity and growing agricultural output during the war year.

California

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Cedpofeas Wee Che J. R. Rosenstiel Rose Ae Ensign J. W Marriage Rose Stockton Ensign James W. Logan, Jr Navy Air Las Vegas Nevada Ensign Logan Hawaiian Islands James W. Logan Santa Ana Bakersfield High School University of California Redlands University Hawaii Mrs. Logan Logan Layette Gribble Home New York Rotary Club Hazel Johnson Dick Foran Leo Carrillo Lloyd Nolan Doug Fairbanks Corsican Brothers Lupe Velez Lester Jennison Shafter Studio Pacific Ave Westinghouse Philco Gaffers & Sattler Hoover R.C.A Victor Records Our Home Appliance CO Wm. H. Stoller
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