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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
1
A fragmentary column notes quirky line about hens and rent, a discovered manuscript, and a quip about Jerry and a club. It quotes Goethe on freedom and warns against repeating war sacrifices in 20 or 30 years, reflecting wartime sentiment.
PFC Wallace G. Loewen writes from Bushnell Army duty enclosing $2 for a one year Shafter Press subscription. He misses local news and hopes to return to Shafter to join Cee A A Beh Bet, signing sincerely.
In a Norman countryside incident described by Sgt. Marvin Neuman a French girl milking a cow remained calm as German bombers approached. Neuman and his comrades hid in foxholes but the girl continued milking, evoking both concern and surprise among the youths.
The National Council Boy Scouts of America announces a national paper collection drive for Cubs and Boy Scouts from August 1 to September 30 to combat the vacation slump. Troops must average 1000 pounds per enrolled member by June 30, with reports due to local councils by October 7 for national awards.
First Lieutenant Bruce Campbell of Shafter serves with the Air Forces in England. He piloted a B 17 on the first American bombing mission over Berlin and took part in the Normandy invasion. Now on non combat duty, he expects home on furlough in two months. His daughters Betty and another daughter are married to armed forces members.
The Shafter Business Men's Association discussed forming a unified civic body by merging the city and its public utility district. E B Stringham reported the plan aims to create a coordinated management office with qualified leadership to guide post war growth. A committee of representative citizens would direct the unification initiative.
About sixty Kiwanis members from Shafter Bakersfield and Taft attend in Shafter tonight to honor William O Harris International President. Harris from Los Angeles area will address Keeping America America. Bill Johnston Shafter president presides with Jack Minnweiller master of ceremonies. music and entertainment planned.
Lynn Stackler of Lindsay drove a Barrier Supply Co truck loaded with 1500 pounds of dynamite off Highway 99 near Cawelo into an open field. The blast formed a massive crater and shattered the truck, shaking Shafter but causing no reported injuries.
Daniel describes travels across the Pacific as a cook and seaman on ships from TNT to mule. He visited Midway New Guinea Gilbert Islands Tonga Tahiti and Tonga before Guadalcanal. He recalls British sailors praising American fliers and tales of carriers saving British ships. He enjoyed friendly natives in Tonga and shows souvenirs including Chinese silk from Calcutta. He later stayed with Mr and Mrs C R Howe awaiting the end of the war.
A short note reports Metzler staff members Arnold Enns and Ben Peters going fishing together. The item notes their outing as a light community angle without further details.
Arnold Morss oldest son of A J Morss assistant manager of Bank of America Shafter and Mrs Morss has received his U S Army induction notice and is leaving from Waco Monday July 31 at 10 30 a m
Fragmentary text mentions Pic Silas M. Dun, Lois Steele, and a Shafter California IP box 102, with unclear context and mentions General Dwight D. Eisenhower as Supreme. No definitive event or outcome is clear.
Mr and Mrs David Powell and son Nickey depart Shaffer for Ripon where Powell accepts a position in the music department at the school.
City Hall undergoes revamp with an enlarged main room to house police, clerk, assessor, tax collector, auditor and city judge quarters redecorated. Alterations expected to cost about $1000. An old jail cell is converted into a concrete vault for city records storage.
The shop will be enlarged to accommodate a bigger stock of fine liquors and provide office space. The change aligns with the policy of serving the public well under wartime conditions as stated by Brown.
Mrs. Faye Nichols reports that her husband Pfc. Boyce Nichols was wounded in action in France on July 5. He is back in England at a station hospital receiving treatment for six bullet wounds to his left shoulder and has been awarded the Purple Heart.
Carl Neuman of Shafter was named City Superintendent to replace James Zeman who resigned during a City Council meeting at City Hall. The council awarded the painting contract for City Hall to George Enns amid other notices including a birth announcement for Ronni Ellen on July 12 by Mr. and Mrs. Omer Evans.
Principal H W Kelly unveiled the upcoming semester at Shafter High noting three new teachers and fourteen returning staff. Returning teachers include P T A Sete leading History, Wilson guiding English, Lowell handling Physical Education, Linda overseeing Mechanical Drawing and Shop, and B A guiding Science. New hires include Miss Ella Hixon in Economics.
Judge E K Grant announced the appointment of Mrs Alvina Bergman as clerk of the 16th Township Justice Court. Grant took office two weeks ago after appointment by the Board of Supervisors.
The ae CLUB met Tuesday noon at Shaff Motel. Bob was introduced by President Pat Kelly with Rotari Lee Bee Oyalickel present. Local guest Emil Bender attended as Kelly spoke about a recent director's meeting and upcoming club year plans.
Enlisted men officers and fan personnel at Minter Field and Victory House Bakersfield invite attendance at a Winged Victory revue to aid War Bond purchases. A two hour program by the Winged Victory orchestra chorus and Air Force performers will be offered with each $100 bond. Tickets available at Victory House or Minter Field Friday Saturday and until 4 pm Sunday. Call Bakersfield extension 296 for bond purchases. The show follows a Hollywood screen version and a 26 week New York run.
The final step in delivering Shasta Dam power to the company involves a $75,000 annual payment. The power will be maintained by the company and delivered to its facilities at Shasta.
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