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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1946
Page
1
The column notes Shafter’s rapid growth rattling Delano and Wasco residents. It cites Wasco’s appeal as a quieter city, claims Wasco’s pop stands at 5094, and jokes about Shafterites moving to Wasco while praising distinct local identities and quirks.
Bill Rogers former Shafter Press news editor and now Porterville resident spoke at the Kiwanis Club about his army service. He discharged at Can Atterbury Indiana served as medical convalescent hospital officer rising to captain before civilian life. He now grows oranges and fruit in Porterville.
Frank Johnson proprietor of Town meat department has returned to Shafter after seven months in the Army in Berlin. He served as mess sergeant in an American company billeted in a Ber home.
Voters in the Richland school district will decide July 30 on a bond issue funding a swimming pool and additional classrooms. Shafter civic leaders praise the pool as essential for recreation, safety, and community morale, urging support.
Ten of the four local softball leagues completed play this week. The Shafter Press were crowned champions of the Junior League by leading both halves. Peewee standings were topped by Mann & Brown for the second half, with a Peewee playoff needed as Shafter Billiards won the first half. The Hi-Y team leads the Men’s League with Rio Bravo close behind as Food Town and McFarland vie for the Girls League lead.
Shafter Recap ball team prepares for tomorrow night’s 8 o’clock game against Delano Justesens at the Richland diamond. They recently beat McFarland 8 to 7 and have endured close losses to Bakersfield opponents. The Recreation Director plans more exhibitions as the schedule shows 8:00 start times and local Peewee junior and girls leagues continuing nightly competition through next week.
Art Craig in charge of installing Kern County rural house numbering explained the system to Shafter Rotary members Tuesday noon at Shafter Motel. John Peters and Phil Chanerson reported on airplane trips to High Sierra fishing grounds. Clarence Neuman presided.
Arnold Enns, son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Enns, was seriously ill last Saturday and taken to a Bakersfield hospital. He returned home north of Shafter with conditions still serious. Donald will be a senior in high school in the fall and friends wish him a speedy recovery.
Travelers entering Shafter from either direction now see large bearing signs showing emblems and meeting times of local service clubs and business organizations. Idea originated with the Shafter Business Men's Association to direct newcomers to meetings. Earl Weill headed the committee to obtain materials and mount the signs.
The farm worker housing situation has eased in Shafter after potato season with ample housing at North Shafter and South Shafter camps. Camp manager Jack Manweiler urged keeping both camps near full to justify maintenance for cotton season. Families in need should be directed to the two local camps.
At a Shafter Ministerial Association meeting the six cooperating churches outlined the Released Time Religious Education program for the fall term. Mrs. C. F. Ummel serves as Superintendent with authority to hire teachers. Enrollment is expected to exceed 600 when school opens in the fall.
The Shafter Press debuts a biweekly business directory listing local firms products and phone numbers with locations. A weekly spotlight will feature one business with a photo and brief history chosen by Judge Shaw who draws a name from a hat.
An in front of Ingraham Lumber on Lerdo street car a 1940 Nash owned by Lawrence Leech caught fire Monday afternoon after a leaky fuel pump ignited by engine heat. Damage estimated at 100 dollars. Both county and city fire departments responded.
An exhibition baseball game will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Wasco ball park between the Wasco Merchants and the San Luis Obispo Merchants. Dick Lynd from Shafter will participate.
The Shafter and Buttonwillow Salvation Army Service Committee led by S A Camp appeals for community help as it targets a 4000 dollar goal. The letter emphasizes efficient administration and the value of donations as investments in human salvage and uplift. The committee, under Rev William S Harper, aided seventeen destitute families last year and lists members including Bert Ware and Mrs J Battaglia among others.
Shafter will host a full dress rehearsal of a city fire department tonight starting at 7 p.m. to acquaint new members with operation procedures. The drill will cover most of Shafter as the department conducts practice across several sites.
The summer recreation program Arts and Crafts classes held an Open House Friday from 1 to 4 in the Music Room. Miss Bernie Morris and assistant Miss Betty Merz taught. Local merchants donated prizes and winners in each division included Mary Brown Lynn Enns Bill Kinman Harvey Mizell Jack Brown Ronald Pierce Roy Bryan and others.
H. W. (Pat) Kelly will address a California Taxpayers Association gathering in Fresno on Friday in support of the initiative measure for public schools.
Plans for a two week Daily Vacation Bible School begin Monday July 22 at 8 30 a m at the Mennonite Brethren Church according to J J Toews minister The program names Mary Nikkel as principal with a staff of 35 teachers and helpers Enrollment last year reached 395 and is expected to rise A bus route will serve camps and farms with cars on non service routes A post graduate class for high school age will be taught by Ed Schellenberg and Toews on How do we know that the Bible is Gods Word The school welcomes all children and youth for scriptural instruction Transport calls to 4682.
The Shafter Fire Department has received a modern high fidelity public address system. It will be available for public gatherings. Clubs and organizations may contact a fire department member to arrange use and setup will be provided by on duty personnel.
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