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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1944
Page
1
The text recalls Alfrea and Siemon joining Bak wrefield City Council. It notes Siemon’s early doubt then conversion to valuing public recreation. It highlights his long support and interest in youth welfare through public service and judgeship duties.
Residents are asked to save one and two pound coffee jars for the Cub Scouts. Place jars on the front porch or curb for pickup over the next two Saturdays. If missed, call 879 or 752 Shafter.
Spitzer wins first with 815,20 votes this week, total 2,601,875. Schnidt second with 601,875 this week, total 2,601,875. Rodriguez starts strong, finishes third with 515,000 total. Kelly and Davis place further as prize bonds, bikes, and merchandise awarded. Shafter Fire Dept promotes cleanup slogan and burn service by calling 678.
Shafter airman V A DeWitte returned home Friday the 13th after 40 combat missions in the Mediterranean. He earned the Air Medal for his sorties and the Silver Star for operations over five theaters, excluding the preceding period.
Shafter area residents should personally mentor at risk youths to reduce trouble among minors. Sheriff John Loustalot told Shafter Kiwanis Club that hundreds of contacts with youths show broken homes and war pressures heighten the issue. He urged schools to tailor training to students' interests and capabilities.
The new shed on Walker Street at the north end will cost about $10,000. It measures 110 by 890 feet and will house one washer. Jake Klassen serves as the carpenter in charge. San Francisco ranked second in 1943 among the 100 largest cities by effective buying income with $2228 per capita.
Glenn O. Nay reports Shafter has about 180000 dollars subscribed of a 307000 district quota for the Fourth War Loan. A meeting of Farm Bureau leaders and Shafter Business Men's Association representatives is set for tonight at 8 at the Legion Hall to plan an intensive drive for the remainder of the month as the Treasury extends the deadline beyond February 15.
A surprise party was given for Jonas Nikkel at his home on February 12. Attendees included Sgt. and Mrs. Irvin Nickel of Bakersfield, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kliewer of Wasco, Mr. and Mrs. Al Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Funk, Miss Rhoda Funk, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Resks, Bill Goertzen, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Nickel, and Johnie Nickles.
The coronation begins at 9 30 p m with Miss Mettler crowned by Dudley Steele and escorted by H W Kelly. Attendants include Dona Jane Neufeld maid of honor and several flower girls and pages. The Girls Letter Club sponsors a garden themed coronation followed by a dance with Bill Unsoeld as announcer and Bob Sisson's orchestra. Admission ranges from 15 to 85 cents depending on event and status.
Pfc. Lewis Eldon Myrick of the U.S. Marine Corps returns to home camp after more than a year in New Caledonia Guadalcanal and Bougainville. Once attached to a parachutist company he served as a clerk, one of five clerks with him. three of them were killed by enemy fire.
A two way radio set for Constable Hanley Witcher is proposed once federal permits are secured. The Shafter Business Men's Association pushed the request, directing it through Supervisor Woollames to the Sheriff. The radio will link the township constable with the Bakersfield Sheriff and provide emergency contact with Deputy Merree in Buttonwillow.
An item from the upcoming issue of the Press hints at stories, features, and notices awaiting readers, signaling fresh reporting and community updates to come.
Calling all former Shafter Volunteer Fire Department members to dig out a photo and mail or bring it. Include data on when you joined the department to Frank Russell Chuck or Wimpy.
Red Cross workers are sought for a dressings and class meeting on Tuesday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the City Fire House in Shafter. Additional volunteers are needed to assist.
Shatler's Boy Scouts Troop 53 led by Marion gathered more than ten tons of paper in the current drive. Three tons were shipped that Saturday and Harvey Reimer's patrol won the contest.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kobzey of Seal Beach visit in Shafter with her parents Mrs. Nick Rilcoff. Nebraskan Mrs. John A. Friesen of Jansen visits relatives in Shafter with her aunt Mrs. H. C. Janzen.
Shafter Farm Bureau plans a district wide membership drive to achieve full farmer representation. Kern County Farm Bureau President E G Buerkle attended and praised the bureau's statewide and national work.
James W. Silliman outlined Rotary’s Latin America work during a Shafter Rotary Club talk. He noted 67 of 128 clubs organized last year were in Latin America and warned that postwar unemployment demands proactive local planning by business leaders to sustain free enterprise.
Four Shafter men and one Arvin resident won Governor Warren’s approval for a stance against the guayule project if its costs exceed potential rubber value or harvest feasibility. The Kern County group urged a broader Congressional investigation after presenting evidence casting doubt on the crop’s profitability and readiness.
Minter's squad defeated the Generals 31 to 16 on Wednesday night. Austin led Minter with top performance, while the Generals relied on their standout player to try and respond.
Mr and Mrs Grant spent the weekend as guests of Mrs J H Hayes in Porterville visiting her sister.
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