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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1941
Page
5
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The document reports cash receipts and disbursements for the year ending December 31, 1940, with cash in hand and on deposit, December 31, 1940 amounting to 6 339.43. It lists disbursements such as conducting expenses 2 126.33 and insurance 200.48, and shows assets and liabilities totals of 12 010.83 with supporting figures. Notary Albert J. Zimmerman certifies sworn statements dated May 5.
Report from the Scout Cabin describes a recent outdoor cooking scene with a wood fire and meals for the troop. It notes that several second class tests have been passed including the mile in twelve minutes compass work and adherence to oath and law led by Weir and Leroy Henderson.
Roy Woollomes, supervisor from the first district, spoke to Shafter Kiwanis yesterday about plans for the airfield being built east of town by the U.S. Army. He described negotiations for field establishment and possible future developments. Walter Bergen was inducted. guests included John Spencer and Newt Gender.
The report marks the year as the third wettest in California history with persistent heavy rainfall across multiple regions. Officials note ongoing flood threats and water storage gains as storms persist into late season.
Public notice announces a trustee sale under a deed of trust dated May 11 1939 by Merin and Leslie Hunt to secure Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association with sale set for February 14 1941 at Kern County Courthouse Bakersfield. Also notice of sale of delinquent tax property lists multiple parcels in Taft Randburg Bakersfield and surrounding areas with minimum bids and redemption terms.
Notice states E Gage and Son as vendor intends to sell stock in trade fixtures equipment and goodwill of Spud Cafe at 340 Central Avenue Shafter Kern County California to Ruby Fentor Anderson Vendee at 10 o clock A M on Tuesday February 11 1941 on premises. Sale transfer and assignment will be made with payment of consideration.
Harlow L Johnson intends to sell to Woods Stone all stock in trade merchandise and equipment at 101 Shafter Highway Shafter California on February 8 1941 at 10 am. The sale is witnessed by Notary Alice Bidart. University of California library expands needs space says librarian Chauncey D Leake.
A certificate states Wood Stone operating as Firestone Service in Shafter Kern County California. The full name Woods Stone is recorded with witness A. G. and residence listed as Woods Stone.
Postmaster general staff cite that city delivery requires 2,500 residents while Shafter's incorporated area holds about 1,500. A 1940 study by the Shafter Business Men's Association, City Clerk Frank Shaw, and the post office prepared maps and sidewalk work met, but delivery is on hold until population meets the threshold.
Under Miss Nedra Latta the Pilgrim Fellowship of the Christian Youth at Union Congregational held a 6:30 meeting with music and readings. Performers included Betty Mark Doris Davis and Shore offering two violin solos and a piano piece. Rev Chandler read The Hunter from Olive Schreiner Dreams as candlelight set the scene. Next meeting led by Robert Curtis.
Shafter Radio Electric operated by John Suderman moved this week from Central Avenue to the Klassen building at 305 Pacific Avenue. Suderman, a longtime resident, is entering his third year as owner of the business and reports the shop is open for business at the new location.
The article notes concerns about the spread of poliomyelitis by mosquitoes from infected horses and cites Clifford F. Baughman urging mosquito control as a health measure. County operations and the Dr Morris district are cited as models for effective control and local business interest supports action.
Deputy Sheriff Art Overton spoke at the Shafter Rotary Club describing San Quentin with 5,500 inmates and 15 awaiting execution, plus Folsom with 3,900 inmates. He compared prison industries, youth of inmates, parole failures, and the gas chamber, noting reforms since 1937 and urging private cooperation.
The report notes citizens cooperate with officers, pointing out officers are paid by the public and are expected to protect the public. It states information from private citizens may help protect lives, including that of a citizen or a friend. Overton was introduced by Murray Arnold, ex Shafter police chief and now with the county sheriff’s identification bureau. Visiting Rotarian Sven Helser of Bakersfield attended.
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