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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1944
Page
1
A philosophy teacher notes war's motives feel opaque yet the drive to protect life and future generations keeps citizens buying war bonds and persisting in the struggle. The piece reflects collective resolve and the human cost behind wartime sacrifice.
In Santa Fe authorities announce clearance of a 100 foot wide Lerdo Boulevard. The upgrade creates a double lane access aimed at easing traffic flow and improving local mobility.
W. C. Grose proprietor of the Post Office market sold his store last Tuesday to E. O. Webb of Richmond. Webb took over management Wednesday morning. Grose thanks customers and hopes they continue to patronize the market under new management.
Dr. Wm. G. Campbell of U S A spoke to Shafter high school students on Latin America and what we can and cannot do to build friendly relations. He cited barriers like the Amazon river and mountain ranges and said improvement of living standards across republics is the great hope for their future.
The Shafter Rio Bravo area mobilizes for a Fourth War Loan Drive aiming a half million dollar quota within three weeks. Leaders announce a unified effort with local merchants and the Farm Bureau to contact every farm and town resident and urge bonds for victory.
The Shafter Press announces three extra prizes in its subscription contest. Fourth to sixth place winners will receive a $25 War Bond each. First prize remains a Red Motor Scooter valued at $175 or merchandise. Second prize is a bicycle valued at $50. The contest ends Feb 16 at 10 p.m. Standings show leaders and bonus votes awarded for the first week.
The Shafter Farm Bureau mobilizes its members for the Fourth War Loan Drive urging full support from local farmers and business people. Town committee members A. W. Eckman John De Vincenzo Harlan Wilson G. J. Siemens George Starrh and August Bender are listed, with donations possible to Bakersfield headquarters.
Urgent call for junior hostesses at the Shafter USO hall to assist on Monday Tuesday Friday and Saturday nights from 7 to 10 30 PM. Local USO girls urged to help even for an hour. For details contact Mrs Rice at hall or call 805 after 4 PM.
The Shafter Cub Pack holds its monthly meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the Richland school cafeteria per Cubmaster A W Gwin. Five Cub dens exist in Shafter and demand for more dens has the local committee pursuing expansion. James Wise is to be installed next Tuesday.
Mrs. Pete Hiebert of Bottineau North Dakota is in Shafter visiting her brother Abe Toews during a brief stay gaining family ties and local news interest.
Shafter high school junior class announces a box social in the high school gym on January 26 at 7 30 p m Box lunches will be carried by boys and girls and auctioned at 8 o clock The gym will be Bohemian decorated with dancing and cake walks Proceeds fund the Junior Senior banquet Committee includes Fonela Pope Madalene Alexander Marjorie Olson and Mary Lou Gwin
The Shafter Rotary Club will sponsor the next USO dance at the Wednesday clubhouse on January 27.
Shafter high school's basketball team meets East Bakersfield Friday at 7 30 p m in the local gymnasium. The A team has two wins and three losses. the B team also plays strong defense led by Lee Wade Salvador Palomo and Leonard Johnson. Projections favor Shafter with early season schedule showing games against East and Wasco later in January and February.
A list outlines Golden West street connections to Lerdo and named residents including Jack Janzen and Vernon Pierce with Potter and Stone tracts on Poso street. Committeemen-at-large listed as Earl Weil Herb Schirmer Bill Johnson Ed Warren Steve Roberts Paul Newell Clarence Neuman and Dr McGrane. The record notes World War I Russian battle deaths totaling 1 700 000.
Earl Wroten prominent Shafter potato grower and shipper died at his home after a three day illness at age 40. Born near Ardmore Oklahoma he came to Shafter in 1929 and worked in farming and later in potato growing and shipping in the Cuyama valley. Survived by his widow two children Jimmie and Barbara three brothers Don Bill and Guy Wroten two sisters Mrs S A Betts of Cromwell Oklahoma and Mrs R L Coleman of Medicine Lodge Kansas. Remains at Janzen Funeral parlor awaiting funeral arrangements.
On Thursday January 13 Dr Lila J Beebe of the Kern County Health department examined many Richland school children to detect physical defects and aid their welfare. The program reflects close cooperation among school home and health officials.
Olan Fletcher and Dwayne Hight of Shafter were en route to Lamont when a tire cover fell and struck the tip of the third finger on both left hands. The unusual accident occurred Tuesday during tire maintenance.
Landlords must list property starting Monday at Shafter City Hall. Appointments for Rent Control Board registration will be made by the City Council next Monday night. The county and city boards were created to avoid Federal rent control.
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