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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1944
Page
1
The Shafter City Council on Monday adopted a rent control ordinance creating a three member board to enforce rent standards amid a housing shortage. The council also accepted the Meyer tract into the city. Present were Lachenmaier Nay and Frizzell. Neufeld and Little were absent.
On Tuesday January 18 Shafter will raise one half of a 14 billion dollar national quota. War loan chairman Glenn O Nay outlines a community plan with the merchants bond committee led by Earl Johnson Farm Bureau led by John De Vincenzo and local schools to personally solicit every income earning citizen and sell at least one extra bond. Securities offered include Series E F G bonds Series C Savings Notes 2 and 2 8 per cent certificates.
Thirty nine contestants started a five week Shafter Press circulation drive ending February 16 with prizes for top supporters. First prize options include a red motor scooter or $175 in merchandise orders. second prize a bicycle or $50 merchandise order. third prize a $25 merchandise order. Each contestant received 25,000 initial votes. Supporters urged to mail subscriptions naming their chosen contestant. The campaign aims to achieve 100 percent local newspaper subscription for all families and service members.
The piece surveys GOP prospects for 1944 with Willkie as a potential nominee seen unfavorably by some. It weighs leaders like Hoover, Landon, Bricker, Dewey, Pew, and others, noting Willkie’s bluntness may embarrass the party while war looms and finances bite. It questions who else the party has to rally behind.
John L Johnston of Justesen's store in Shafter was installed as Kiwanis club president for 1944 at Motel Shafter. John Vaughn, District 5 installing officer, praised 1943 membership growth from six to 26 and lauded retiring president Herbert Schirmer. Earl Cady inducted Arthur Hemingson. Johnston named 1944 committees with Wilkinson as toastmaster.
Dr. Lowell H. Thiessen son of Mr and Mrs E J Thiessen of Shafter completes his course at the College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons in Los Angeles and graduates January 6 1944. Commencement at Wilshire Ebell Theater.
Jacob J. Peters has recovered after a severe influenza attack, improving health and returning to normal activities. Medical staff reported steady progress and stabilization during treatment.
Knight assistant chief of Bakersfield police and chief narcotics officer told Shafter Rotary members that less than three per cent of dope addicts in state hospitals are cured. He described marijuana as the most dangerous drug and cited local raids in Kern county. He noted marijuana cultivation near Shafter and linked drug use to a rise in personal offense cases. He claimed Japanese conquest regions used drugs to enslave natives.
John Ohanneson, 22, son of Mr and Mrs Phil Ohanneson of Shafter California, has entered the Army Air Forces Training Center in Nashville. He will undergo physical and psychological exams to determine his best aircrew branch and begin cadet training including physical, academic and drill activities as the first step toward eventual graduation as an aviation student.
The Junior class of Shafter High School elected officers for the second semester. Elected were Les Thomas, president. Harold Gipson, vice president. Mary Lou Gwinn, secretary-treasurer. Fonita Pope, publicity chair. and Lenevr, caSe.
Hanley Witcher named constable of the 16th township by the board of supervisors to replace his brother Blake who resigned to join the Army. Monday night the Shafter City Council appointed John Jenner as night officer to succeed Hanley Witcher. Jenner has six years in Shafter and prior law enforcement in Oklahoma.
B Amador clashed with J C Ruiz on January 2. Ruiz drew a knife in the dispute. Amador seized a large redwood stick and struck Ruiz, knocking him unconscious. Both men were arrested by Shafter police and fined for disturbing the peace.
The Wednesday Afternoon club will host a bridge party next Wednesday evening January 19 at 8 in the clubhouse. The event is open to the public with contract and auction bridge options. Mrs. Ed Warren, Mrs. P. L. Arnold and Mrs. T. V. Little are taking reservations for tables. Miss Edna Prieve, Richland school eighth grade teacher, was absent last week with illness, Miss Best substituting during her absence.
Two 15 year olds were jailed after a three block pursuit by Shafter police ending at the station. Police halted a Westbound car on Central Avenue Five Points that had stolen Lee Berg’s vehicle from in front of the Shafter theater. Gallarido and Gonzales were arraigned and cited to juvenile court on grand theft charges as thefts spread in Wasco.
County officials report a missing fire axe from the department following a dwelling fire at Harrison's camp north of Shafter. Fire Chief Paul Grisso asks anyone with information to contact him immediately after the county fire truck responded to a Saturday night call.
Sgt Clarence G Neuman Army Air Corps is reported missing somewhere over France on December 5 at age 20. He was chief engineer of a B 17 bomber and enlisted December 8 1941 the day after Pearl Harbor. Born in Medford Oklahoma he lived in Shafter since 1936 and graduated from Shafter High School.
Aviation Machinist's Mate first class Homer Curtis of the U S Navy spent a day in Shafter last week visiting his mother Mrs E C Helm. Curtis is home on leave from duty and was welcomed by family and friends during the visit.
Mrs. Phil Channeson announces a Home Service course under Red Cross auspices to train in investigating families of service men in need of information and advice. Women aged 25 to 60 are eligible. classes will be held in Wasco.
In its third month the school for religious education serves 200 students at the Congregational church from 3 to 4 pm. Sponsored by the Shafter Ministerial Association, Mrs. Chris Ummel leads a staff teaching Bible basics without creeds, uniting about 24 faiths. The program covers grades 4 through 8 with daily one grade focus.
Mr and Mrs J M Heekin and daughter Mary spent last Sunday in Shafter visiting Mrs Heekins parents Mr and Mrs E K Grant.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Temple of Coalinga visited friends in Shafter on Tuesday.
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