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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1942
Page
5
Richland school records show this week's enrollment at 1250 pupils. Earlier figures reveal 970 pupils on the first day of last fall, with February counts a year ago about 120 higher than current totals. The dip is attributed to families relocating westward and others moving to war production areas.
Kern County Democratic club members will meet Sunday afternoon from 2 to 6 at the Forestry building on Highway 99 in Bakersfield. President Howard Hays says members of the county Democratic central committee and other county Democrats are invited to attend.
Plans to move the former county camp recreation building to a site near the Mexican settlement south of Shafter advance this week. A recreation program has operated at the colony for years but lacked a proper building.
County offices of the University of California Agricultural Extension Service publish Egg Marketing in the Los Angeles area. The bulletin offers suggestions to improve the status of local egg producers in this market.
A National Geographic bulletin notes that modern air combat uses symbolic names for aircraft. British and American planes carry titles like Spitfire Thunderbolt Wildcat and Mustang with crossovers such as Buffalo and Apache, while other nations assign differently, as seen with Japan’s Pigeon and Wild Goose.
Cleveland collector Howard Bejcek explores an old De Lawrence Co catalogue featuring Dr Pryor's Good Luck items. The 504 page Chicago publication lists jinx removing incense, Jinx Removing Spray, a four piece luck kit, and other occult remedies priced from 25 cents to $4. The document notes talismans and swastikas sold as good luck pieces before Hitler popularized the symbol.
In Salt Lake City a state prison convict spent long hours shaping a walking cane from cancelled postage stamps. The stamps were wound around a steel core, laminated, spiraled on a lathe, and lacquered to preserve the vibrant colors.
Mary Brown returns home from Mercy hospital Bakersfield after a week. Friesens host Friesen Walther family guests from Berkeley. Arlene Bokemper, former Shafter resident, heads to Washington for a government secretarial post. Lt. Joe Carter visits from the Army Air Corps. Mrs Blair and infant Patricia Nadine visit Shafter from Long Beach. Billy and Elmer Lachenmaier traveling toward an American war front. Constable Blake Witcher and spouse travel to Salinas. Fort Shafter linked to local service members as war fronts expand.
Postmaster Lois Rosenstiel announces that "Enemy" aliens must register by Saturday in the Shafter district. Registrations have been accepted this week at the local post office, though the exact number registered cannot be released.
A string of light dialogue snippets features jokes about strength, editors, singing, lovers, and a playful spoof on court records. The exchanges include lines on eating meat, swimming, voice control, tea preferences, and a mock court of last resort with characters Elwood Daddy and Mrs Knag.
Garden mischief and age remarks frame a quirky domestic tale. A sly Mollie plots with bugs and worms as would be garden raiders while Pa contemplates aging and input from others. The dialogue hints at shifting roles and humor in a rural setting.
The Shafter district reported 9 995 bales of cotton for the current season with D C Moore at 3 660 bales Camp West Lowe 3 415 bales and Shafter Wasco Gin 2 920. Picking of snaps continues as a census shows Kern county 1941 ginned bales before January 16 1942 totaled 71 828 versus 123 283 for 1940.
Maricopa High School varsity crushed Shafter 35 25 on their home floor. Hall led with 16 points nine in the second quarter while W R Cloud added 12 as the Generals faltered in the latter half. Meanwhile Indians routed Colonels 31 15 and Bucks 18 5 in B and C games, exposing Shafter’s balance and precision.
Glenn O Nay head of the agricultural setup at Shafter high school spoke to Shafter Kiwanis about the vast volume of information from national and state agencies extension services and universities. He warned that no one person can review it all and noted taxpayer money funds many publications with duplicated effort. Nay was introduced by Ed Friesen and Marion Crockett attended as guest.
Mt. Vernon invasion set for Friday as Shafter hosts East Bakersfield for the second meeting of the season. The varsity aims to repeat their 21-17 win over East Bakersfield after opening with a victory over the Blades.
C E Scott of the University of California Agricultural Extension cautions that healthy seed is essential to control disease in tomato seed and plant beds. He advises obtaining seed from disease free fields or from a reliable source, noting the value of advertising in The Press.
Alfred T Chandler leads at 311 James Street with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and a 11 a.m. service featuring Why in pre Lent series. Choir directed by John Brine Gat with Doris Davis and Mildred Turney. Mennonite Brethren at 400 Kern Street hosts German and American preaching at 11 a.m. Gideons visit 11:30 a.m. Prayer Circle 6:30 p.m. Christian Fellowship 6:45 p.m. and midweek prayer Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
On February 8 1942 Sunday school at 10 a m supervised by John Unruh 11 a m morning worship on the subject Seeking First the Kingdom Junior and Young People's Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Bible classes 8 p m Gideon society representatives present and in charge of the evening service
Services at First Baptist church set for Sunday with Bible school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. The Gideons will lead the service and there is an evening program at 6:30 p.m. followed by Junior and Senior BYP U. Communion plans include welcoming recently baptized members. Wasco St. John’s Church holds masses at 8 and 10 a.m.
Public notice records a fictitious name, The Christian Science Society, Boston branch, with service times in Wasco and a separate Kern County certificate listing Johnson and Neuman partners Earl J Johnson Christine B Johnson and Robert Neuman at Shafter California dated January 22 1942. Notarization by M L Thomas includes acknowledgment and seal.
The text recalls Jesus healing many with a fever and various illnesses at Simon's house and notes selections from Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health. It contrasts sickness as real yet conquerable through spiritual understanding and Truth. Christian Science emphasizes destroying material beliefs via Spirit and thorough spiritual study to determine health.
W H Johnston is announced as the new manager of the Justesen store in Wasco replacing Laurence Baughman. Johnston has six years with the Justesen organization and will reside here with his wife and young son. Baughman, resident of Shafter for six years, leaves after a 16 year tenure with Justesen stores. Both Baughmans are active in civic work. future plans are not yet definite.
Planning to attend a meeting of the County Farm Bureau board of directors to be held Saturday at the Agricultural building in Bakersfield. Harlin Wilson chairman of the Shafter Center, A W Eckmann August Bender and John DeVincenzo will attend. Speaker will be Lawrence Taylor former Kern farm advisor and later in the American diplomatic service. All Farm Bureau members are invited to attend the meeting.
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