Capt Fellows Raised to Post Adjutant
Major John F. Dougherty lauds Squadron 64 as finest on the post and vows total effort from all ranks to improve it. The 64th includes the Unassigned Pool and Casual Detachment with Maj. Dougherty, a San Francisco native and former adjutant at Minter Field, overseeing a soldiering mindset. Capt. William H. Fellows, former assistant adjutant and Pasadena native, succeeds him as post adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Dougherty
San Francisco
University of San Francisco
San Mateo Junior College
San Mateo
Adjutant General’s School
Washington, D. C
Col. Pyle
Minter Field
Maj
Dougery
Helen Neuenburg
Dean Louise
Wiliam H. Fellows
Draft dodger Mathew John Harold held by police in Los Angeles
Police detained Mathew John Harold in Los Angeles after identifying him as a draft dodger. Investigators report he had recently left a Naval hospital with an honorable discharge following service in the Battle of Midway and other Pacific naval engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Mathew John Harold
Naval
Pacific
Mother Sends Dangerous Gifts to Son Overseas
A Fort Worth mother mailed a blackjack hunting knife and brass knuckles to her service member son overseas triggering legal action. The case highlights concerns over improper possession of weaponry by military families and international mail safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Worth
World War I Vet Rates Red Army Top Status
Pvt Edward Monson of the Minter Field Casual Detachment recalls serving in Siberia in 1919 with Allied forces and says the Red Army is OK now. He notes American, Czech, French, English and Italian detachments with Cossacks and Bolsheviks then, and believes the Reds may have become a powerful force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
Red Army
O. K
Pvt
Edward Monson
Minter Field
Monson
Red
Rotary talk cited county judge and nine-man group
Judge Arch R. Beckes of Wasco spoke at the Shafter Rotary Club meeting at the American Legion Hall Tuesday. Ted Vignole presided as Beckes described a nine-man group working under Judge Stockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch R. Beckes
Wasco
Shafter Rotary Club
American Legion Hall
Ted Vignole
Beckes
Stockton
Coun
Richland Teacher Earns State Education Post
O T Olson announces Miss Mayme Brothers, Richland school director of curriculum, released to join California as a field representative for the state department of education. She will assist in organizing schools for children of working mothers to relieve mothers for defense work and heads to Los Angeles for the assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland School
State Department of Education
Miss Mayme Brothers
Miss Brothers
State of California
Helen Hefferman
California State Department of Education
Los Angeles
Veteran Valley Publisher Earle Clemons Dies at 65
Earle R. Clemons publisher of The Terra Bella News and founder of the paper for 31 years died after months of illness. He formerly led The Herald at Rhyolite Nevada the ghost town now near abandonment. Survived by a widow who is sister of Congressman Claire Hoffman of Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Joaquin
Earle R. Clemons
Terra Bella News
Earle
The
News
Terra Bella
Herald
Rhyolite
Nevada
Claire Hoffman
Michigan
Civilians at Post To Receive New Pay Dates
Post headquarters announces a new civilian pay schedule shifting paydays from the 1st and 15th to the 6th and 21st of each month. The change, effective with January payrolls, follows broader payroll accounting updates at Army stations. The first checks under the new system will arrive January 21.
Wasco Red Cross Seeks Coleman Lantern for Clinic
The Wasco Red Cross seeks to buy a Coleman lantern for clinic use. New units are unavailable, so offers of used lanterns should be left at The Press office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasco Red Cross
United States
Office of Civilian Defense Study of the Techn
Brown
Idaho Potato and Onion Week Proclaimed in Idaho
California Grange numbers 31,500 members noted. The period January 14 to 23 is designated Idaho Potato and Onion Week in the article’s regional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Grange
California
Idaho
Windsop at Ship Drive for Shafter Farm Gains Farm Bureau Support
An executive meeting of the Center discussed farm dividends from gas and oil purchases through Farm Bureau membership. Officers present included John Devincenzo Marion Wilson August Bender Sherman Bobst George Starr and A W Eckman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ship Drive
Shafter Farm
Mgt
Farm Bureau
John Devincenzo
Marion Wilson
August Bender
Sherman Bobst
George Starr
A. W. Eckman
High School Awards List Highlights Student Honors
The first awards assembly last Friday recognized many students across activities. G A A members received emblems, Girls Letter Club added three new members, and Rugby awards were given to a large group of boys for achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A.A
Avants
C. Albright
M. Albright
M. Aguiler
D. Beese
J. Collins
R. Peters
M. Peterson
A. Doningue
I. Dyer
E. Rains
A. Rocia
I. Hamilton
L. V. Hamilton
J. Rogers
J. Kendall
F. Holsonbake
O. Scaggs
K. Swan
W. Little
T. Terry
I. Falbert
E. Marrs
L. Mathis
McCafferty
F. Pope
B. Merz
L. Smith
P. Mettler
R. McAllister
M. Blackwell
Newsom
K. Nikkel
L. Wade
M. Workentin
Ss. Thomas
Cluir
D. Neufeld
E. Mettler
I. Hodell
Woman 26 Lands Broadcaster Job With State Patrol
Sacramento report notes Mrs. Amy Gillem a 26 year old mother has been employed by the California State Highway Patrol as a broadcaster. The development highlights women taking over traditional men’s roles in the workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Amy Gillem
The
California State Highway Patrol
Production of legume seed for pasture fails in 1942
Production of legume seed for pasture failed to reach the goal set for 1942. Peas are noted among the crops involved.
Miller Re-Elected President of Arizona Farm Bureau
Cecil H. Miller was returned to the presidency of the Arizona Farm Bureau in a unanimous vote. The organization reaffirmed its leadership as it continues to promote farm policy and agricultural interests across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil H. Miller
The
Arizona Farm Bureau
Rabies Vaccination Day Set for Shafter Dogs
Shafter residents are alerted to rabies vaccination for dogs on January 27 presented by City Clerk Frank Shaw. Vaccinations run 9 to 12 at the Shafter Fire House and 1 to 5 at another site. All dog owners must license and vaccinate. Shafter license fees are 2 dollars yearly for city, 2 dollars for female county dogs, and 1.50 dollars for males.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Frank Shaw
Shafter Pire House
Glenn Sweet Named Manager at Safeway
Glenn Sweet is the new manager of the Shafter Safeway store succeeding Emory Johnson who moved to Riverside. Sweet comes from Taft where he worked with Safeway for seven years and will be joined by Mrs. Sweet soon. Johnson led the store for six years and helped Kiwanis. he sold his Lerdo home to Emil Goering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Sweet
Safeway
Emory Johnson
Riverside
Sweet
Taft
Mrs. Sweet
Johnson
Shafter
Kiwanis Club
Lerdo
Emil Goehririg
Shafter Varsity Defeats 974th Squadron 42 to 23 in Practice
In their third practice of the season the Shafter Varsity edged the 974th Squadron from Minter Field 42 to 23. Art Penner led with 18 points, Schnaidt added 14, as Wilcoxon Danels and Alexander secured the defense holding opponents to ten baskets.
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Shafter
974Th
Minter Field
Art Penner
Schnaidt
Shafter Army Penner
Ryan Schnaidt
Striegel Alexander
Saunders Wade
Lazier Wilcoxon
Willson
Park To Honor Memory At Judge Manuel
Park ceremony set to honor Judge Manuel life as committee named. Report discusses civil defense notes from Shafter area bomb reconnaissance agent Bill Brown on incendiary bombs and safe water defense guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel
Bill Brown
Shafter
Haoinataiain
Hoarding Noted as Serious War Price Threat
OPA chairman J C Channeson warns hoarding rationed goods risks penalties and worsens shortages for armed forces. He cites Agriculture Dept figures that about 50 percent of canned, dried fruits and vegetables must be diverted from civilian use to meet lend lease needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Channeson
OPA
Shafter War Price and Rationing Board
Mr Channeson
Department of Agriculture
America
Five Smiths Spark Confusion on Flight Line
Lt Edward L Brady, flight instructor, calls roll on a BT trainer and six men answer as Smith. The five Smiths identify themselves with distinct middle initials and hometowns Hansen Idaho Springfield D Allen R High Point N C Robert J Smith Billings Mont Don G Smith Beebe Ark Marvin B Smith Beebe Ark.
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Edward L. Brady
Smith
Lt. Brady
Joseph M. Smith
Hansen
Idaho
Allen R. Springfield
Robert J.,smith
High Point
N. C
Don G. Smith
Billings
Mont
Marvin B. Smith
Beebe
Ark
St. Brady
Oeene
Grapes Frozen Fast As Washington Harvest Racks Up
Approximately 128 tons of Washington grapes were quick frozen this season, reflecting strong postharvest handling. The initiative aims to preserve quality for later market distribution and consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commandos Will be Put Over Hurdles
A competitive testing program to determine the physical fitness of Minter Field personnel and the squadron whose men are in best condition will start this week. Tests will cover every man in each unit, mirroring cadet conditioning at the West Coast Flying Training Center over the past two years, now adopted for enlisted men at Minter Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Gether
Minter
West Coast Flying Training Center
Minter Field
Ruben Siemens Flies Home From Florida Furlough
S/Sgt. Ruben Siemens, stationed with the air corps at Tampa, Florida, has flown back to his post after a furlough with Shafter residents. He reports his air ride was an enjoyable experience. Dairymen in western Oregon face hay shortages due to transportation handicaps. The Desert Citrus Products As
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruben Siemens
Air Corps
Tampa
Florida
Shafter
Oregon
Student body election at Shafter High School
Tuesday January 19 students vote in a democracy to choose candidates for offices to be held later this year. President candidates include Kelly Grant and Ge Wilcoxon. Grant has been active in class leadership and the Forensic Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Kelly Grant
Ge Wilcoxon
Shafter High Clinches Third League Win
Shafter High beat 324 Squadron 37 to 20 for their third league victory. They set sights on a Friday 8:30 game against Minter Field Squadron. Oregon’s 4-H Club membership reaches 25,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High Varsity
Minter
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Capt. Fellows
Pasadena
Calif
Cpt
Fellows
Pomona College
Claremont College
Mother Arms Son
Vladivostok
Owen Work
Richland
Veteran Valley
Shafter Rotarians
Coleman
H. Neuman
J. Son
W. Rodgers
H. Schnaidt
K. Reynolds
G. Wilcoxon
A. Penner
V. Alexander
M. Pierce
W. Henderson
W. Hei
L. Schaffer
B. Warren
Ernest Evans
E. Bryant
B. Mouser
M. Kattenhorn
B. Kimbriel
D. Ohanneson
Paloma
J. Rose
D. Leonards
Mr. Copper
Wilcoxon
Danels
Alexander
Mannell
E. Mannell
Sha Council
Council
Rolf Jacobson, * Lachemaier
E. B. Henry Neufeld
Phil
Shafter High
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