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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1942
Page
4
Public relations efforts at Minter Field aim to double car occupancy among personnel. A survey shows average passengers per coupe at two and sedans at 2.68. The plan: rotate drivers and passengers weekly to reduce road traffic, save fuel, and extend tire life.
Aviation Cadet Duane Strong from Chetek Wisconsin and Aviation Student Fill P Gautier from Beakley West Virginia, wounded defending Hawaii on December 7, to receive the Purple Heart. Strong aided wounded comrades at Wheeler Field and briefly fired on planes after shrapnel hit him. his brother Kenneth was critically wounded. Gautier was injured at Hickam Field as he fired at dive bombers, a helmet saving his life from falling debris.
A 15 minute radio program debuts during a national broadcast on July 14 at Minter Field. Pvt Ed Paine, ex Hollywood CBS staffer, hosts with Cpl Paul Frey handling vocals and Pfc Gershwin Cohan on piano. Regulars tune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 45 p.m. as the cast rotates with additional Minter Field personnel.
The University of California College of Agriculture releases a free circular on home cooling. It covers insulation attic fans evaporating coolers cooling with well water and ice and full air conditioning systems.
Colfax, formerly Ilinoistown, was renamed to honor Schuyler Colfax, who served as vice president under a president, reflecting a historic shift in local identity and naming.
Dr August Charles Krey visiting UCLA argues progress depends on history not erasing it. He cites the 1793 French Revolution as a warning and says much of today stems from past achievements and failures. Krey teaches at the University of Minnesota and spoke during the UCLA summer session.
Dr Murray G. Lawson, a University of California graduate student, argues that historians have long overstated the fur trade's role in shaping colonial North American economics.
The Post engineering department utilities will move all supplies and equipment into four new buildings on the north side of avenue near the water reservoir. The largest structure is a 300 foot long machine shed housing utility shops. A warehouse and a small office building are included. the current utilities office will not move immediately. The utility yard will be shifted to the new location.
Enlargements to the officers' mess hall include a private dining room a game room office storage porch and rest room. An addition measuring 12 by 100 feet extends the north side while a 37 by 10 foot section is added to the east end. Work has progressed over the past month under Capt D W Eckerman utilities officer. The project provides a private dining area for officers a new mess sergeant office and a lounge and rest room for women staff.
H. E. Thomas of the University of California College of Agriculture reports that Myrobalan 29, a selected root stock, is showing promise as a resistant option for planting trees in orchards infested with oak root fungus.
Maj. Daniel Co. Webster unveils blueprint for a beetle shaped streamlined tank with an inch of armor, water cooled horizontal engine, armor plate glass vision, two mounted guns, crew of two, speed around 40 mph, and aims for official recognition as a vital weapon. He cites Lincoln’s example to inspire readiness.
Dr Branerd Dyer, associate professor of history, argues education largely shapes public opinion on America's place in a global future. He urges international education and full U S cooperation with nations, proposing voluntary federation as a path to lasting peace. He notes isolation as overstated and recalls historic links to world events since the Revolution.
Civilian instructors play a major role in training Minter Field cadets during nine weeks of Air Force basic. Capt Harold N Robinett heads the group of flying officers who train cadets. Civilians fill ground school and meteorology posts, aiding officer staff so trained pilots can be reassigned to other duties. Most are from the West and Northwest, including J P Freed of Bakersfield.
St John s Catholic Church at Ninth and Broadway offers Mass at 7 and 9 a m. The Christian Science Society meets at Sixth and E streets with 11 a m service and 10 a m Sunday school. Lectures highlight Truth from Hebrews and a Science and Health citation. Mennonite Brethren Church at Kern street lists 9 30 a m Sunday school two departments 11 a m German preaching 6 30 p m prayer, 7 45 p m singing, and 8 p m midweek revival.
The USO invites actors singers impersonators musicians dancers and related talent at Bakersfield USO hall Thursday at 7 p.m. Capt Lee Frankovich and Leon Addis sponsor the effort to establish a new Players Club for Minter Field to boost local entertainment. The organizers urge a large turnout and plan to discuss club plans with interested men.
A $25 reward from the manufacturers for a corn salve that does not remove a corn or callous. The notice appears to be from E. B. Stringham Drug prompting readers to try the product despite its ineffectiveness.
The Post Exchange reports a loss of 281 dollars since last November from empty Coca-Cola bottles. In May the loss topped 80 dollars, with each bottle costing the PX two cents. Bottles taken from dispensers are forbidden and must be returned to curb the losses. The entire Minter Field personnel are urged to cooperate.
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