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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
1
H. H. Allen, in Rotarian, argues Russia will be a major postwar factor in Europe and trade. He warns peace requires good U S Britain relations with Russia and that private enterprise must lift masses if standards are to rise. He urges Americans to understand Russia rather than fear it.
The Shafter Volunteer Fire Department thanks the public for valuable support during emergencies in the city. Signed by Melvin Parrett, secretary-treasurer, acknowledging community help and the department’s readiness.
Children of Maple School have bought 1500 in war bonds and stamps since the start of the school year, enough to buy a Jeep, and Principal Paul Richert will bring a Jeep to the school while ceremonies honor the achievement.
In wartime, the United States Coast Guard operates the Treasury Department within the Navy domain. The arrangement places treasury functions under naval authority to support national defense and wartime administration.
Publishers add three $25 war bond prizes to the Shafter Press subscription contest. First second and third place winners will receive the bonus awards when the contest ends at 10 p.m. on Wednesday February 16.
Buttonwillow has raised 35000 of its 44000 Fourth War Loan quota as of this noon, with Judge C T Kemp stating it may top the goal by week’s end. Prizes include six $25 war bond awards plus a first prize motor shooter valued at 175 and a 50 bicycle for second place, with extra bonus votes awarded for weekly leaders Mrs J R Schnidt Patricia Rodriguez and Herbert Spitzer.
Fragmentary OCR lists many personal names and numbers without clear context or actions. Readable items include individuals such as Mrs J R Schnaidt Patty Rodriguez Herbert Spitzer Tom Kelly Dutch Hamilton Doris Davis Billie Joe Jeffcoat Mary Campbell Don Nikkel and Fonita Po Donald OC Homer. No coherent event or notice emerges.
Six stars will appear on screen during the War Bond Victory Jamboree at Shafter theatre on Thursday February 3 at 830 pm Admission is by War Bond only Bond purchases at the theatre post office and Bank of America branch qualify for a ticket The film Around the World features Kay Kyser Mischa Auer Joan Davis and others plus a Bugs Bunny cartoon and a miniature The event aims to boost the Fourth War Loan drive amid lagging local sales with leaders urging immediate outreach by merchants farmers and bond workers to lift Shafter's quota to one half million dollars
Frank Russell resigns as chief of the Shafter Volunteer Fire Department citing heavy demands of his shop where he manufactures potato diggers. He led an outstanding department record and funded an auxiliary truck. the Firemen's ball raised about 700 dollars, netting over 500, with plans to buy a pulmotor for the city.
Twenty five more Mexican nationals arrived this week for construction work with the Santa Fe in Shafter. The railroad completed widening of the Lerdo boulevard crossing and improved crossings at Central avenue and Shafter highway. Considerable paving has been done near the depot.
Sheriff John Loustalot will be guest of the Shafter Business Men's Association Friday noon at Neuman's cafe, announced by President Henry Neufeld.
Bob Janzen was elected president of the Hi-Y club at a meeting at Shafter High School last Friday night. He succeeds Harvey Neuman. Four tons of metal scrap collected by the Hi-Y were sold for 42 dollars, with four tons remaining to be sold. Proceeds will help cover a snow trip expenses.
The Shafter Terrors fall 26 to 13 against G and L Standard of Waaen after led 11 to 3 in the second quarter. Leonard Gaede Frank Johnson Art Penner Marvin Potter and Bill Brown played. Brown top-scored with 13 points.
Rent sign-up starts Monday at city hall in Shafter News office in Wasco and Judge Kemp’s office in Buttonwillow. Herbert Midgley announces forms required for all renters. Landlords may petition for increases but sign-up deadline is March 1. Board members appointed include Midgley Handel Harper and Fred P chairs Rent Control No. 2 covering Shafter Wasco Buttonwillow and Rio Bravo.
The Shafter area saw a light shower measuring 0.38 inches with 1.68 inches for the season as potato growers hope for more rain. Tempa Swan, daughter of Mrs. Vena Swan, returns home from Alaska visiting Shafter after serving as a missionary.
Generals battle Drillers in a matchup noted by Jim Wilson. Todd leads a burst of action as lightweights clash in a tense contest.
The slate includes Dona Jane Neufeld, Elsie Met tler, Bonnie Scales, Jimmie Terry, Rachel Ray and Jo Ahne Becker. The final election will be held in February to determine the winners.
Just at deadline this evening word arrived that Judge Warren Stockton had taken action affecting the Sustain Water District Board. Details forthcoming as the case clarifies the board’s authority and any resulting changes in management or policy.
Drilling has passed the 10 000 foot level at Associated Oil's wildcat well two miles west with coring begun. Vedder sands targeted at 12000 feet or more. Superior Oil spudded a new well in the P R property in the Rio Bravo field, the eighth on the site.
Mr and Mrs Walter Powell sold Shafter Motel to Arfield Heffley and Jack Zimmerman who had run the dining room and cocktail lounge since December The buyers also acquired adjacent property and plan room unit additions after the war They aim to match Shafters growth and provide top motel accommodations plus a social civic center
A wartime appeal states that purchasing war bonds will hasten the return of service members. The message emphasizes patriotism and financial support for the troops, framing bonds as a direct contributor to victory and homecoming.
The Richland grammar school eighth graders defeated Shafter high school freshmen 11 to 8 at the grammar school on January 21. Players include Wee A. Palomo K. Marchman Voth P. Steele and L. B. cntidee.
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