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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1945
Page
1
The author reflects on a period without a linotype operator and gratitude from Wasco and Bakersfield. The piece argues independence is a myth and interdependence is the reality in business and nations, noting historical examples from Hitler Japan and Stalin and predicting a shift toward interdependence. The writer ends with a personal preference for this new era.
In Kern County the Calrose potato variety, developed by E I Mettler and Sons, shows promise with bright green vines, large smooth golden tubers, and strong blight resistance. Trials from Shafter to Edison suggest longer growing seasons and higher vitamin A, with potential commercial plantings planned across California.
Shafter horses dominate Saratoga Springs meets with Dandy J. claiming two firsts in 2 13 and 2 16 by L A Camps. Bunter Patch and Sonja Patch each win one race at 2 14 while Abbey and Leaf claim victories in feature events and a dead heat occurs in the free-for-all trot.
Staff Sgt. James E. Grady of Shafter is awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in the German campaign. He drove a quarter ton truck across Kerpse Palsperre Dam under heavy shelling during a dam inspection for enemy demolition charges. He serves with the 78th Cavalry Recon Troops of the 78th Lightening Division. his wife is Mrs. Marie Grady of Shafter.
Santa Fe's hot railway reported May 1945 operating income of 5.809 million dollars, rising by 1.745 million from May 1944. Gross for the system reached 52.090 million, up 9.597 million over the prior year, per a statement released by President F. G. Gurley.
The Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District invited Richard L. Boke regional superintendent of the Bureau of Reclamation to explain a contract with the Southern San Joaquin Municipal Utility District at the August meeting. Harry S. Riddell urged a Bureau visit and district application to Central Valley water. William Harrison, a Bureau engineer, reported soil tests in the district indicating most land findings.
Under committee head Earl Johnson the Shafter Business Men's Association seeks 1059 dollars to fund community activities next year. Businesses and farms are asked to participate as plans unfold include housing expansion airport development and highway improvements. The group meets Fridays at Shafter Motel inviting local business people ranchers and others to attend.
The Business and Professional Women's Club holds its regular meeting this evening at Mrs. Floyd Cooper's home. The program will feature a surprise baby shower for Mrs. George Gaede.
Pvt. Eugene Enns visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Enns and friends on leave while en route from Camp Crowder Missouri. His orders call for replacement of men overseas after reporting at Camp Beale. His wife and baby son will live with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Eidsen in Richfield Northern California.
At a Tuesday noon Shafter Rotary Club meeting at the Shafter Motel, members were fined for misconduct by retiring president Pat Kelly and a judge committee including Orvin Mettler, Rof Jacobsen, and Earl Johnson. Fines ranged from five to twenty dollars. Guests included Jack Hill new High School principal Theron Mc Cuen district superintendent and Oscar Makoff.
Jack Hill was named principal of Shafter High School by Kern County Union High School Board. He comes from Bakersfield High and will move to Shafter with his family. Shafter reached 76 percent of its 430000 Seventh War Loan quota, with bond purchases due by Saturday July 7 and leaders urging more citizens to buy bonds to meet the goal.
Fire chiefs warn ranchers that permits are required for burning weeds or potato vines after an illegal blaze three miles northeast of Shafter tied up fire units from Shafter Wasco and Wasco county. A later Wasco blaze and a McFarland crew assist on Highway 99 caused $1800 in losses.
A surprise farewell party was held on the Shafter high school lawn for J. W. Gwinn and his wife after two years building the Cub Scout Pack, praised as Kern County’s outstanding unit. Bert Cook introduced Pat Kelly who commended the project and presented a blanket gift from Cubs and parents. Potluck supper, games, and prizes followed with about 80 attendees.
Almost 500 tons of milk shoes and clothing are en route to Italy to aid thousands of war victims. The shipment includes 547601 pounds of clothing and shoes and 249193 pounds of evaporated and powdered milk. American Relief for Italy coordinates funds through the National War Fund with support from community war funds including Shafter Community and War Chest.
Walter Hei Seaman Second Class is now stationed in the South Pacific per a report to his father Pete Hei. He graduated Shafter High School in 1943 and was home about a year ago on leave.
The Shafter Store Clerks War Bond selling contest shows Lydia Bender leading with 18000 in E bonds sold, followed by John Kelly at 10750 and Ella Brown at 10175. Standings list Alberta Spencer 8725 and Lydia Mettler 6550 among many contestants vying for top prizes including war bonds and merchandise.
In a Washington clip, Rep Alfred Elliott carried a suitcase into the House and spoke against the OPA over potato prices. He opened the case, revealing ten large potatoes and criticizing regulation as harvest pressures rise and eyes multiply on the produce.
California association today publicized its analysis showing Kern County property tax levies for 1944 45 totaling 8 983 114 compared with 7 068 266 for 1943 44. The report highlights the year over year increase in local tax levies.
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