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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1945
Page
6
Miss Marian Harrison of Bakersfield spent the weekend in Shafter visiting her parents. She joined family activities and returned home with plans to resume daily routines.
Lieut Arthur D. Wenger former Church of Shafter now a Army chaplain is stationed in England. He enjoyed a free London day driving a taxi to see the sights. Mrs Laura Hare extends leave and goes to Huntington Beach. Mrs Leona Vanatta takes Hare’s classes.
Arch ie N. Vance and H. E. Ash announce temporary IRS offices in Kern County for 1944 income tax filing. Ash will be in Shafter Wasco and Bakersfield on specified January dates. he will not file forms but answer questions. Cash payments only at Bakersfield. Farmers must file 1944 estimated tax by January 15. others may amend by that date. Filing final return by January 15 can substitute for estimates.
The Navy announces a program to train radar technicians. Men aged 17 to 50 can take the Eddie Radar Test at the Bakersfield Navy Recruiting Station to determine aptitude. Those who pass become Seaman First Class and attend about one year of specialized schools. The exam covers mathematics electricity physics shop work and radio and is offered weekdays 8 am to 6 pm.
California Bankers Association announced a bill to clarify laws allowing state banks to make single sum first mortgage loans under the G I Bill. The measure, an amendment to the Bank Act, aims for Sacramento legislative action after the new year with backing from the Superintendent of Banks and association committees.
Funeral services for Mrs Mag gie Dirksen 70 who died at her home in Shafter on Dec 30 were held Jan 2 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church officiated by Rev Z H Coberly. She was born in Russia and lived in Shafter since 1920. Survivors include husband John ill in hospital three sons William Mountain View Arthur Shafter and Edward Los Angeles a daughter Mrs Rachael Moorse of Shafter four sisters Mrs Anna Unruh Miss Lena Fast Mrs John Voth Mrs H I Heinrichs four grandchildren. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary May 14 1944.
William A. Heckler, 21, of Shafter, awarded the Purple Heart by Lieut. Col. Rees Skinner at the Marine Barracks Hawthorne Nevada for wounds from Saipan. A Tarawa veteran with the Second Marine Division he also wears the Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Claude Heckler Route 1 Box 309.
California Taxpayers Association presents Kern County tax data for 1944 45 with general fund rate 113.13 per thousand and assessed value 338 136 450. Per capita valuation 1943 44 1942 44 and county population 174 000 as of Jan 1 1945. State finances show cash excess near 60 million and postwar construction set aside 239 908 000.
Mrs. V. E. Olson of MacPherson Kansas arrived in Shafter Saturday for a visit with her brother C. G. Lindquist. She had been visiting Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Olson of Pomona and returned home Sunday.
Report notes over 400,000 jeeps affected by a disruption described as a gap in supply. Details mention Novy as a coordinating barrier, with implications for dealers and customers awaiting delivery.
War Production Board directs Remington Arms to suspend all shipments of shot shells rim fire and center fire cartridges. All essential civilian ammunition manufacturing will end by month end as stockpiles grow and military needs rise. Company president C K Davis notes no frontline shortage but urges prompt production adjustments to prevent future shortfalls.
The Automobile Club of Southern California urges motorists to renew licenses early between January 2 and February 5. Despite about 13 percent fewer cars in operation since Pearl Harbor, California sees increased registrations due to motoring migrants, with renewal centers expected to be crowded in 1944.
Mrs. W. R. Codd of Hynes spent New Years in Shafter at the home of her son, Chas. R. Codd. The visit highlights family ties during the holiday period in the region.
Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie observe their golden wedding on December 2 in Florence Texas with Rev. E G Griffin of Meiji Parland Baptist Church officiating. A daughter baked the anniversary cake and gifts were exchanged including an orchid corsage for Mrs. Guthrie. Family present included daughters and their spouses with grandchildren in attendance.
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