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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1941
Page
2
Small notice about advertising rates furnished on apprehension entered as second class matter August 1 1888 at California under the act 108 with a publisher and comvent reference.
A terse clipping from the National Editorial Association reprints wire notices and brief editorial notes. The item lists contact details and a telephone line for readers seeking information or membership inquiries.
The Shafter Business Men's Association and local leaders state they support mosquito control and reasonable taxes but oppose enlarging the Dr Morris Mosquito Abatement District to include Shafter. They argue local control can cut costs and warn against using Shafter tax dollars to fund Bakersfield area mosquitoes.
The Shafter community discussed the crash of an army training plane and the pilot's death. In two months the nation logged 26 similar accidents, prompting the U S Army to consider changing publicity policy to balance reporting of crashes with routine flights.
The passage argues for a transparent policy on flying hours and crashes. It contends that continuing secrecy creates a one sided picture of army aviation and that, aside from mechanical and military secrets, all information should be released for accountability to the taxpayers.
A New York Sun Miami correspondentnotes California drivers dodge and dash in a fast lane culture with left turn yield rules ignored. The piece laments wide swings before turns and vague hand signals, contrasting with Florida. It cites small towns' growth, then adds trivia on blue whale growth and oil yields.
Anonymous valentines boost to mayor and city officials triggers an inquiry by special operators. A Shafter character is suspected of sending the cards with a threat of legal action under postal laws, amid local humor and other small town tidbits about projects, scouting, and student life.
A letter from Allen Bartel, a former Shafterite now teaching at Randall, roasts a column titled We Only Heard. He quips about a saying his father taught him and ends with a jab about a “distinct aroma of a well known cheese” while praising the Shafter paper’s return to the Kansas dust bowl amid rain and hopes for improvement.
SEABURN BROWN reports from San Francisco as a sports writer cites a wary view of mythical athletes and muscle myths. Municipal Judge Ida May Adams of Los Angeles condemns the Nazi flag while Major General Joseph addresses tough training scars at Ford Ord.
Gen David P Barrows argues Britain’s survival is vital to American interests as the empire strains under punishment. Dr Gould Wickey, addressing churchmen in Los Angeles, says modern youth seek a spiritual reality beyond social engineers and failed political programs amid a troubled era.
The Fresno Bee notes a groom strike canceled Santa Anita racing while the Los Angeles Times questions editorials on Italy and media. A Fresno judge cites core virtues for youth, including money sense and self reliance, urging parental responsibility and civic values.
Madison Nebraska judge Ernest L. Reeker of the County Court Juvenile Division in The Rotarian urges parents to follow eight guidelines to prevent juvenile crime. He warns wealth position and family are no defense and stresses parental responsibility in guiding children away from delinquency.
The National Orange Show celebration in Bernardino is scheduled for 13 through 23. Community groups and vendors prepare events, parades, and exhibitions during the two week fair period.
Shafter farmers including D Kay Bob Neuman Dave Unruh C Cannie A Schellenberg and J H Arnold plant mint on hundreds of acres after a two year lead in. Unruh a pioneer will distill the oil selling at two dollars per pound with expected yields up to 100 pounds per acre. A local well 300 feet deep will ensure ample water for the mint operation. In town the Ladies Aid of the national church held its first meeting of the year with new officers led by Mrs. Kolbenstetter and a birthday party for Mrs. Cora on Valentine day featuring cake candy and valentines.
The Shafter Business and Men's association met in the American Legion hall with President E B Stringham presiding. E I Wallace read minutes as five landowners discussed waivers and an Elmer Oil company proposal to drill deeper, with no action taken. Lincoln's birthday was observed at Richland school with speeches by upper grade pupils.
Tuesday afternoon the utility district directors met to approve a well installation on the recently purchased lots at the corner of Pa- as planned by the board. The action aims to advance water service for the district’s customers.
Miss Margaret Jones from Wasco high school spoke at the Wednesday Afternoon club in Shafter. A business session was led by Mrs. J. C. Channeson as civic projects progress on the club grounds with grading and a sprinkling system bid accepted from J. F. Maurer. The Richland school auditorium will be dedicated March 1 at 7 30 PM with a fine program of music and speeches by Shafter and Bakersfield leaders. The Shafter American Legion auction follows March 7 on the grounds across from the Bank of Italy, offering stock and farm animals to benefit the town. Anne Staudinger and Byron Butler of Fresno visited Earl Terry. Gladys Roe of Monrovia visited her parents. Farm Center meeting postponed a week from Feb 25. E K Grant family enjoys their first radio. Aviation figures praise California built Lockheed P 38 among top pursuit ships.
War shortages spur Wasco olives to be harvested for the first time in history. Local growers report early picking and promise of supply despite wartime constraints.
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