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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1942

Page

3

Local Shafter Folks Report Weekend Travels And Army News

Heavy snow hits Sequoia park with reports from Elmer Unruh Harvey Harrs and Arnold Leisch who drove to the mountain reserve last Sunday. Private Clyde Garrett and several Shafter natives are noted on active duty in the Pacific, with others serving in the Marines and Army. Local trips include Las Vegas Fresno Petaluma and Santa Barbara.

Sequoia Park Elmer Unruh Shafter Harvey Harrs Arnold Leisch Bekersfield Mountain Park Rio Bravo Clyde Garrett J. B. Garrett Rio Bravo District Pacific War Zone

Gas Curtailment Not To Affect Local Users

Local natural gas supplies in southern California will not be affected by the War Production Board curtailment order issued February 16 in Washington. F S Wade of Southern California Gas Co says residential and commercial users may continue cooking, water heating and refrigeration, but central space heating may be limited unless installed before March 1, 1942. The order aims to ensure a continuous gas supply for defense industries and essential civilian uses while restricting new space heating installations and deliveries in specified areas.

California War Production Board Washington D. c Southern California ‘Gas Company Wade The Petroleum Coordinator

Instructors Sought for Motor Transport Classes

The U S Civil Service Commission announces exams for instructors in over ten motor transport branches. Positions with the War Department Quartermaster Corps pay 2600 to 4000 dollars yearly with advancement by promotion. No written test. age limit 60. applications through Civil Service Commission in Washington DC or local post offices.

United States Civil Service Commission Quartermaster Corps War Department Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C John. F. Rowham Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners

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