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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
8
J R Dorsey files as Republican and Democratic candidate for State Senate on the primary ballot set for Tuesday August 25 1942. A Kern county native and former Assembly member and district attorney with a long record of public service aims to keep taxes low and serve the district independently of outside influences.
Weekend callers at the J. W. Mayer and J. E. Haag homes included residents of Bakersfield and nearby cities. PTA members from the area attended a convention in Long Beach. California reports substantial war contract awards and notes on geography and historical sites.
A fashionable charity bazaar at the Forbes home attracts society. Boyd Mercer, famed for luck and wealth, meets Grace Allen the crystal gazer and a distant relative of Mrs Hilton. Her revelation and grace win his heart, ending his bachelor days with a new affection and a pledge to love genuinely.
The chief clerk of the United States patent office states there is no agreement making foreign patents effective in the United States. Protection for an invention here requires a United States patent from a regularly filed application with applicable fees. If a foreign patent is granted on an application filed more than 12 months before U S filing, it bars a valid U S patent.
In Hamden Connecticut Mrs George Sabrett found a strange man in her home ordered him out and later recovered stolen valuables after catching him again. The incident ends with the burglar handing back the items.
British Cadet Derek M. Sharp rode the airplane rudder from 500 feet to the tail while instructor Jay McCausland guided the craft to a safe landing. The crew described Sharp's calm reaction and decision to stay aboard as the plane descended.
The navy has leased Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay for a nominal sum to serve as a base for minor ship repairs fueling and crew housing. Work has started to support ships built in the area and gun crews for armed merchantmen. Pan American Air Lines operations on the island will continue. The California legislature has been asked to transfer title to the navy.
In Gotland, Sweden a girl kicking a loose stone uncovered a small oak casket containing armlets neckbands rings and pins of silver and more than 300 Arabic coins from the tenth century weighing over 10 pounds. Gotland, once a prosperous Hanseatic trade center with Visby as its capital, yielded frequent rare finds in its historic soil.
A guest is shown to a bed in a haunted room by a sinister servant. The guest asks if anything unusual has happened there. The servant replies that nothing has occurred in over 50 years aside from a single breakfast visitor.
A doctor assesses a widow’s nerves and jokes she is too lonely to marry. He quips that a doctor prescribes medicine not takes it, prompting her amused, hopeful reaction and a lighthearted finish.
A tense exchange centers on a misidentified judge. The speaker corrects another by stating the correct name Judge Green, highlighting a clash over authority and identity in the courtroom framing.
A wild-eyed man begs a doctor for help as spectral figures perch on garden fenceposts at dusk. A bride-to-be waits for the church car and sighs with happiness, while a bridesmaid counsels that true happiness comes from marrying the man someone else desires.
In a humorous scene a stout man struggles with a task as an old woman nearby watches with curiosity. She remarks on his tying shoes, and he retorts that he's actually practicing Boy Scout knots.
A large Army recruit at Camp Davis North Carolina voices resolve about wartime training. He declares he will endure the intensive drills and insists on doubling the effort, reflecting the era's demand for discipline and readiness among new selectees.
In a playful exchange two women compare memories of compliments from a man named Frank. One recalls his praise last night as the prettiest she’s heard, while the other mentions a similar compliment a year prior, then jokes that growing older sharpens taste.
A humorous exchange about Mrs Tomkins draws attention to a moment of playful commentary. The remark notes her tendency to leave the room to adjust her expression, framing a light social vignette.
In Louisville police court Patrolman Hughes testified and returned to find his galoshes missing. He lamented the loss noting the bad timing and how it affects a policeman during court proceedings.
A man bereft of cash is described as a gambler while observers call the victor an investor. The fragment contrasts prudence and risk in financial outcome.
Has the income tax made any difference in your affairs Theatrical Star says yes I have had to make good to the government on the salary my manager mentions in advertising.
Mothers of two to four year olds are invited to an informal discussion on Friday June 5 at 1 p.m. in the County building assembly hall. Miss Grace Rockstrop of the State Bureau of Maternal and Child Hygiene will lead, sharing practical ideas. The meeting is part of Kern County Public Health's Child Health program.
The Eureka office of the National Automobile club reports a 15 mph city speed limit and dimout rules for night driving. Enforced in several stretches north of Eureka with parking lights after dark. Harold Janzen of Lockheed Aircraft visited his parents in Shafter last week. Mount Shasta supports five glaciers.
A $25.00 reward is offered for information leading to the location of a missing person connected with B. Stringham Drug Store. Authorities request tips from the public and promise follow up with discretion.
History teacher Van Ewert spoke at the Shafter Rotary Club on International Relations. He warned it will take at least a year before the full impact of American actions is felt worldwide and discussed postwar youth challenges.
The local justice court set an all time traffic fine record with levies over $200 in two days. Most penalties were for speeding on Highway 99 with $25 fines for speeds over 60 mph. One violator reached 80 mph. Judge Arch Beckes of Wasco handles criminal cases in Judge J A Rightmire’s absence due to illness.
Dedication services for the new altar and chancel at the Congregational church will be held Sunday during the regular worship service. Rev. Alfred Chandier will be assisted by Misses Francelia Hansen Laura Wade and Helen Guenther and by George Cooper.
Vacation Bible School at the Mennonite Brethren Church begins Monday and runs each weekday morning through the summer except Saturday. The program runs from 8 30 to 11 15 with 12 teachers volunteering their services and invites Shafter area children to attend.
Federal officials say San Francisco maintains the most comprehensive anti-gas warfare program of any large U.S. city. The claim highlights city readiness and coordination across agencies to detect, respond to, and mitigate potential chemical threats.
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