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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1945
Page
1
A partial message references a possible sale or agreement involving Woolies and PG&E. It mentions Meadow and fire and a decision about a sub sale. The legibility is poor but suggests a local business or utility arrangement with noted parties.
Shafter City Fire Department logged a city wide loss of 27,869.95 with property saved valued at 382,826.40. The force attended five fires in July, while Janu ary June September and October had no incidents. Nine fires were dwellings, one trash, two cars, with county totals showing 68 fires in 1944 including 25 dwellings and several other categories. August was county's busiest fire month and December the lowest.
Phil Ohanneson, Rotary Scout Committee chair, says the troop had a fine time in the snow at Camp Condor. The group found no snow on arrival, then a heavy snowfall overnight, delighting the scouts.
Shafter High School hosts a Golden Glove tournament Friday at 8 pm in the school gym sponsored by FFA and student clubs. The card features Harold Gipson versus Gene Harless in light heavyweight and Wesley Gorsching versus Max Wilcoxon in heavyweight with predictions offered by local fans and promoters.
The Primary Jury School conducted Bond Day activities, reviewing plans and outcomes. Officials discussed funding, project scope, and next steps while engaging staff and students in the procedural process.
A. W. Eckmann presented tax committee highlights at the State Farm Bureau convention during the Kern County Farm Bureau meeting. The gathering on December 27 at the Ag Please Building in Bakersfield was presided over by county president F. G. Buerkle, with 304 members enrolled for 19 through the mails.
Members of the Wasco Ministerial Association were guests of the Wasao group Monday evening. Rev. M. Anderson, president, led a group of twelve ministers as they discussed problems facing their profession. Rev. B. P. Hovey serves as president of the Wasco group.
Ection of three directors and tax assessor treasurer for the Shafter Wasco Irrigation District will be held at the voting precinct February 7. Candidates who wish to qualify must file their papers at the district office in Shafter by January 23.
The Shafter Radio Shop operated by Chuck Clements formerly of Los Angeles is thriving at 305 Street. Clements, nephew of Councilman J. W. Frizzell, brings eleven years of radio repair experience to the new business.
The Civil Service Commission announces a postmaster examination at the request of the Postmaster General. Citizens who have resided in the delivery area for at least one year prior are eligible. Applicants will take written tests and be rated on business experience. forms are available from the Civil Service Commission in Washington.
Manyna Marie Nevarov, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Nevarov of Shafter, born at Kern County Hospital Bakersfield at 4 29 a.m. January 1 weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces. It marks the first New Year birth in Kern County with the family named and time noted.
About 100 seventh eighth grade and high school students attended a dance hosted by the Wednesday Afternoon Club on December 28 at the Women’s Club House. The Smith Family of Buttonwillow provided music and received hearty applause. Refreshments were served by noon club members and the teens donated to a fund to help cover the orchestra’s expenses.
Rev A B Goosh, pastor at Navelencia near Reedley, is scheduled to lead evangelistic services at the M B Church. The plan outlines a series of events designed to attract local residents and invite sinners to conversion.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Guenther who died suddenly at her Shafter home on January 3 will be held Friday at 1 30 p m at the Mennonite Brethren Church. The body will be shipped to Carrington North Dakota for burial.
The Congregational Ladies Aid will meet Wednesday at 2 PM at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Burns. It is the first gathering with new officers, to be installed for the coming year by Mrs. Christine Roscamp.
Friends of Mrs Robert Childs announce her return to her home in Shafter after an illness. The report notes she recovered from a lingering condition and was greeted by friends and family upon return.
Article discusses whether the North Kern Water Storage district can secure sufficient Kern River water through the Calloway and Lerdo canals. Kern County Land Company engineers warn that storage reservoirs offer flood control value, while future plans include Isabella Reservoir to augment supplies. Current projections show Kern River water meeting only modest district needs, with long term reliability tied to northward transfers and planned storage.
Pu will eecome be formally Skinpon and Ws Bria cook Johnston will host Wasco event. Harry Willin son will preside as toastmaster and Herb Schirmer will present a surprise number kept secret.
Mrs. Lafayette Banes of Bakersfield gave condensed reviews of several books at the Wednesday Afternoon Club meeting on January 3 at the Women s Club House. Piano solos by Doris Davis and Patsy Kelly closed the program. Hostesses were Mrs J A Roscamp Mrs Helen Hobson and Mrs J P Hansen. The executive board met the prior Tuesday at Mrs Wm Lachenmaier s home.
J. W. Nickel of Shafter reports his Persian cat died at age 15, asking if any feline has surpassed the record. The item notes curiosity about longer-lived cats and the possible record for the oldest living pet.
The Richland P T A will hold its January meeting next Tuesday afternoon January 9 at 3 o'clock in the Richland School cafeteria. Mrs J W Gwin program chairman has arranged entertainment including a Cub scouting demonstration with J W Gwin Cubmaster in charge. Den 1 with Mrs Riley Marsh as Den Mother will conduct the induction ceremony.
Pasadena College musicians from Pasadena California will lead the Sunday evening service at the Church of the Nazarene on January 7. They will present instrumental and vocal numbers as representatives of Nazarene College in Pasadena and are expected to entertain all lovers of sacred music. The service begins at 7:45 p.m.
Sgt. Elmer Lachenmaier, son of Mr and Mrs Sam Lachenmaier, is home in Shafter on furlough. The brief note honors his service and return to civilian life as the country awaits his next assignment.
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