Shafter Rotary Promotes Postwar Workpile Plan
Local Rotary Club kicks off a Postwar Workpile drive aiming for 100 percent employment. Community groups and residents are urged to list needed farm, home, and civic improvements for postwar production and growth. Silliman of the California-Nevada district will assist in starting the effort.
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Jim Silliman
Soledad
California-Nevada
Rotary International
Shafter
Shafter Club
Shafter Rotary Workpile Committee
Shafter Press
West development urged in California congressional election
Paul Newell cautions West development priorities amid a May primary reshuffle. He criticizes Senator Sheridan Downey and urges voters in Tulare and Kings counties to focus on the region's industrial and agricultural growth, warning of upcoming large projects in the San Joaquin Valley.
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West
San Joaquin Valley
Sheridan Downey
California
Like a Letter from Home a Weekly Cheer for Service Members
A weekly feature from The Shatter Press delivers a cheerful note from home to soldiers in the service. The column aims to boost morale by sharing warm words, updates, and friendly messages intended to comfort deployed personnel.
Battle of the century in Shafter Press subscription contest
The final week sees Mrs. J R Schnaidt leading Herbert Spitzer by under 9 000 votes as votes climb to over two million. Spitzer wins top vote prize and Schnaidt claims best subscriber prize for 25 war bonds. Jean Gaede climbs to sixth, with judges named for closing night on February 16.
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Shafter Press
J. R. Schnaidt
Herbert Spitzer
Schnaidt
Solent
Man
Jean Gaede
Frank Shaw
Joe Frizzell
J. C. Penner
Justice Court
J.W. Lassiter
Final Week Contest Offers $100 War Bond Bonus
Contestants can win $100 in war bonds during February 10 to 16. A $50 bond goes to the top vote getter and another $50 to the contestant with the most new or renewed subscriptions. Bonuses are in addition to the regular list and a 10 percent cash commission.
Coin March Totals Reach $350 For Charity Drive
In Shafter more than $350 was collected in coin donations for the fight against infantile paralysis. The drive also gathered other gifts and contributions totaling around $10 in additional support.
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Shafter
NEW PARK SHafter Planting Lawn at Mannell Park
Floyd Cooper directs planting of Mannell Park lawn in Shafter as Rolf Jacobsen announces progress. City officials say the new playground will become the community’s pride in two to three years if residents cooperate and protect shrubs trees and grass.
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Shafter
Mannell
Floyd Cooper
Rolf Jacobsen
Jacobsen
Endorsement of All Gasoline Coupons Urged
OPA requires endorsing every gasoline coupon issued for the ration program. Citizens are instructed to complete endorsements on all coupons to ensure proper redemption and avoid denial of benefits.
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OPA
Shafter High School Crowns Campus Queen and Court
Elsie Mettler has been elected campus queen at Shafter High School for this year. The maid of honor is Dona Jane Neufeld. The princesses are Jimmie Terry Bonnie Scales Rachel Ray and Joanne Becker.
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Elsie Mettler
Shafter High School
Dona Jane Neufeld
Jimmie Terry
Bonnie Scales
Rachel Ray
Joanne Becker
Shafter Bond Drive Nears Half of Quota
Fourth War Loan drive shows Shafter at 48 percent of its $307000 quota with $148489 raised. Chairman Glenn O Nay calls a Thursday night meeting at the American Legion hall to organize efforts and meet the deadline. Local students contribute $1659.30 as a strong start amid team competition. Farm bureau chairman John De Vincenzo and merchants bond chair Earl Johnson urge full committee attendance.
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Shafter
Bank and Post Office
Shafter Committee
Glenn O. Nay
American Legion Hall
Nay
Shafter High School
Farm Bureau
John de Vincenzo
Merchants Bond
Earl Johnson
Mid-Year Graduates Accelerated for Service Training
Some students were accelerated to qualify for Army and Navy training programs. The USO dance sponsored by the Rotary Club, postponed by Minter Field due to a musician shortage, will be followed by a new dance on February 17.
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Army
Navy
The
Rotary Club
Minter Field
Loustalot to Kiwanis War Bonds Cushions Post War Years
Loustalot announces that Kiwanis War Bonds will provide a financial cushion for the postwar years. The plan aims to stabilize funds and support civic efforts after the conflict.
Printing Press Industry Established In Shafter
Herbert G. Comin announces the Cranston Printing Press Works move to 315 Pacific Street Shafter with a carload of equipment to begin a parts and service business for 10000 clients worldwide. The plant marks the first western newspaper press facility, with Cranston presses weighing up to 8000 pounds and job presses from 1600 pounds up. Cranston presses already operate in Delano Terra Bella Reedley Exeter Fillmore and Coalinga in central California.
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Cranston Printing Press Works
Herbert G. Comin
Enterprise
Comfort
Shafter Press
Silver Creek
N. Y
Cranston
Pacific Street
Shafter
Santa Fe
Cranston Press
Ben Franklin
Cranston Works
Mississippi
San Francisco
Norwich
Conn
Palmyra
N Y
Cranston Concern
Tes Becine Company
Pacific Coast
Central
California
Delano
Terra Bella
Reedley
Exeter
Fillmore
Coalinga
Seed Spud Check Plots Planned
Six of Glenn O Nay's agricultural students are helping with the project.
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Glenn O. Nay
Camp Dance Friday Night at Farm Labor Center
The Farm Labor Supply Center sponsors a camp dance Friday night at 8 o'clock. Music by the Shafter Sharp Shooters camp band. Admission 40c for couples, 25c for gentlemen, 20c for others. The invitation extends to all attendees.
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Farm Labor Supply Center
War Bonds Our Best Guarantee of Keeping America Free
Wartime note proclaims war bonds as the strongest pledge to finance defense and preserve freedom in the nation. It urges citizens to invest and support the war effort with patriotic rhetoric and call to action.
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America
Free Cork Oak Distribution Opens to Neighbors
A local notice invites neighbors to claim cork oak trees with a minimum of 15 trees available. Groups may pool to meet the allocation, making it possible for a larger number to receive trees.
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E. B. Stringham
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Paul Newell
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Offhead
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Herbert Spitzer Wneweeereeee
Ipatricia Rodriguez
Tom Kelly
Doris Davis
Pauline Graves
Georgia Rowland Whaneene
Foneta Pope
Mary .Campbell
Bond Drive
Loustalot
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