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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
1
An editorial urges Americans to sustain the wartime will and brawn that built the nation. It argues a future conflict may endure and credits past forefathers for a guiding spirit. It cautions against softening character and asserts sustained faith, hope, and resolve can meet any challenge, including Russia.
Elmer M. Anderson son of Martin N. Anderson of Shafter has satisfactorily finished the first part of aviation training at Utah State Agricultural College under the 318th College Training Detachment. The completion marks the first goal in the Army Air Force pilot navigator and bombardier program and the duration of stay in Shafter is not yet determined.
Shafter launches a Red Cross fundraising drive aiming to raise 7906 dollars. Community members are urged to contribute as volunteers organize local events and collections to support relief efforts.
W. R. Woollomes today announced his candidacy for re election to the Kern County Board of Supervisors representing the First District. He has served 16 years, including seven as chairman, covering Shafter Wasco Delano McFarland Kernville areas. The Red Cross fund drive in Shafter area starts Monday and runs to March 10 with H. W. Kelly as drive chairman.
The Shafter Press launches a March campaign urging community members to plant trees or shrubs in honor of boys and girls in the Armed Forces. Readers are urged to plant ash, fruit trees, or oleanders, water and prune them, and act before April 1 to ensure this year’s program succeeds.
The county official Woollomes served in Sacramento and Washington, earning respect for steady leadership as chairman during periods of unrest when crowds demanded relief. He helped establish Kern County as a leading Air Force training center before the war. A Delano resident, he won enduring public regard.
Obern B. Hamilton son of Mrs. Fed Hamilton of Bakersfield is home on a 15 day furlough from Laughlin Field Texas. A former Shafter high school graduate, he is now stationed at the training base.
Legion hall will host a local election with polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 11 in CITY DAD. The notice lists polling details and voting location for residents.
Estimated total Kern County potato acreage for 1944 runs around 49 800 acres with the Shafter district projecting about a 50 percent rise. Shafter area lands include Lerdo Famosa and Rosedale and add 3 000 acres from Kern County Land Company property east of Shafter. The 1944 figure exceeds 1943 by roughly 30 percent though Tehachapi 4 000 acres are not included. Heavy rain after planting is seen as a potential downside for growers.
The Congregational Ladies Aid host a bake and food sale Saturday starting 11 a.m. until items are gone at the Sam Lachenmaier real estate office on Central avenue. A chance to pick up baked goods for Sunday dinner.
The show features 30 track face comedians and varied acts with special numbers by Thelma Christopher and Patri prima donna. Proceeds go to war bonds and later to seating purchases for the clubhouse. Performers include Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Battaglia, Mrs. Ed Brown, Mrs. Hobson, and others. Endmen and a blackface chorus will also perform.
Mr and Mrs E K Grant learn their daughter Lt Gladys Mandaville of the Army Nurses Corps is now overseas. She previously served as night supervisor at Baxter General Hospital Spokane and was inducted March 1 1943. She is a Shafter Elementary and Wasco High School graduate who attended Stockton and MacDonald of Bak-
The Shafter Business Men's Association backs a campaign led by the Wednesday Afternoon Club to hire a full time recreation director for the coming summer. The plan envisions sharing the director's cost with the land school district and Kern County Union High School district. Mrs. T. V. Little, president of the women’s club, outlined the program, endorsed by business leaders at Friday’s meeting chaired by Henry Neufeld.
A 16 gauge shotgun shell box sold for 11.15 at a progressive auction held Wednesday noon at the Shafter Kiwanis Club at Cafe Neuman. Frank Johnson was the lucky bidder and proceeds benefit the Cub Scouts. Shells donated by Paul Sanders guest of the club. A motion picture program was presented by Frank Johnson. A visitor from Co. E Gwin McKittrick visited J. W. Gwin Shafter Friday night.
The Ministerial Association met with youth groups to arrange another Sunrise Easter service in Shafter. All Shafter churches urged to cooperate. Clarence Kattenhorn elected chairman of the young people. service set for Easter morning at 6 on the high school grounds if weather permits with further announcements later.
The B and P group hosts a pot luck party with guests including Smith, Rose Willis, Loraine Gaede, Pauline Johnson, Genevieve Cooper, Helene Hobson, Lois Rosenstiel and Mrs. Ralph Locke of Los Angeles. A brief business meeting followed dinner.
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