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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1945
Page
1
The piece reflects on George Washington as America s wealthiest man and strongest moral force who united disunited colonies. It notes Washington s humanity and colorful character, his leadership under great odds, and the need to recall his spirit of freedom and individualism while acknowledging modern changes.
A group of Campfire Girls accompanied by Miss Frances Ezquer Miss Gladys Regier Pete Bender and Phil Channeson visited Camp Condor for snow fun last Saturday. Participants included Patsy Kelly Bonnie Bender Donna Baghman Virginia Frizzell Doris Loewen Gloria Janzen and Mary Frances Ohannesoh.
March drive by Shafter Business Men's Association aims to clean up paint up and plant trees and flowers. Residents propose organized street cleaning, benches and BBQ pits in parks, and a community effort with schools clubs and scouts to brighten Shafter.
Construction began this week on eight of Shafter’s 15 wartime houses. Harvey Judge of Harrah and Judge reports the first eight in the Wall tract are three bedroom modern stucco homes. Additional houses follow under wartime housing priority.
Chester news report shows James, Kern County Planning Commissioner and Shafter consultant, presenting future Kern County growth plans to the 20 30 Club. He outlined highways airports business centers and recreation facilities using maps and plans. A six week attendance contest will pit two teams led by Harvey Gaede and Holger Hansen for high points. the loser will host a picnic at Kern Park. Lowell Tood was appointed secretary to finish Merwin Schirmer's term. Tom Letizia attended along with Taft and Bakersfield visitors.
A concise list of flowering shrubs and trees suited for Shafter gardens. Includes low growing shrubs such as lantana gazania and petunias, plus shade trees like sycamore modesto ash camphor magnolia fruitless mulberry pecan english walnut and fruit trees.
J. W. Frizzell, Shafter's March of Dimes chair, received a letter from Kern County chair A. W. Trowbridge praising Shafter's response. The city raised over $1,000 for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, with 50 percent retained locally and 50 percent sent to the foundation for research and disaster relief.
Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Henry included Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Black and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Evans and family from Bakersfield, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Carter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Branch and son Gene, W. A. Driggers, Stanley Askew, and Mrs. Otha Carter of Shafter.
Bob Devlin a Shafter High School senior won the Wasco Lions Club sponsored eighth annual public speaking contest held February 21, taking the $25 first prize. Betty Wells was second for $10 and Rheba Grant third for $5. No Wasco entries left Shafter to sweep all prizes. Devlin advances to the county contest March 14 at the El Tejon Hotel in Bakersfield hosted by the Bakersfield Lions Club.
Lt. Bayless discusses Red Cross packages and their importance for prisoners of war. The text notes a currency change in Brazil from milreis to cruzeiro in 1942.
On the fortieth anniversary of Rotary International H. W. Kelly of Shafter Rotary Club received a letter from the Rotary Club of Newcastle-under-Lyme England. The message notes forty four members, local ties to the Potteries, and the club’s community work including aiding the wounded and discussing regional government. Guests at the related event included Tom Rootes Dave Chanfieson Wayne Heffley Art Hafford Jerry Mathis and Howard Finch. The Bay Area is noted as the world’s largest landlocked harbor.
Wartime construction brakes once released could push Shafter to rapid growth with many firms planning stores offices factories and warehouses. Buyers face inflated prices as speculators target business lots risking delayed building and depreciation. The town's future hinges on fair dealing by property owners in the business district.
Report from Shafter Camp shows German POWs at Shatten Camp picking 60 002 pounds of cotton in a day while nearing quota of 150 pounds per man. Tour includes bakery kitchen, infirmary, workshops, and a small post exchange under Army supervision.
Since 1907 Monterey County records show 538 mountain lions killed in the region. The notice highlights historical wildlife losses and local counts tied to conservation concerns.
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