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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1943
Page
2
In 1942 California hunters, 1223 women killed 1377 deer, a higher per capita success than men. Economists note patent growth trends through the century, while cautions on sun-bath risks cite tuberculosis thyroid conditions diabetes and nephritis. The text also contains dubious anti-Japanese propaganda praising the Mikado empire.
Report says rescuing pilots caused a pie thrown at Lieut. Robert Rhodes of the Marine Corps while island natives near Haiti hailed him as king for receiving food from Heaven. It also notes one fourth of firms inspected by the Federal Wage and Hour division violate the law due to poor record keeping.
A 20th century consensus highlights six key inventions the telephone automobile radio rayon motion pictures and the airplane shaping modern life and industry. The list captures transformative tech from communications to transportation and media.
One of the largest quartz crystals ever brought to the United States was found in Brazil. The 63 pound crystal sold for 18 dollars per pound.
Minter Field’s 4th Base Squadron remains undefeated with seven straight wins as the 64th leads the second half of class B. Sandabs hold four wins and one defeat, Blades close behind with four and two. Drillers lost 25-22 to the 327th Squadron as championship play nears next week. Shafter High will not compete for the title.
The 1942 crop year saw California produce about 10 percent of the nation’s farm products, signaling the state’s rising role in agricultural supply amid wartime demand.
California placed sixth among states in total internal revenue collections for 1942, reflecting the national tax intake distribution. The report highlights state-by-state standings and suggests larger fiscal trends influencing federal revenue amid wartime measures.
Police describe so called Benders as automobile thieves who provoke chases by deliberately attracting officers. The motive is thrill rather than financial gain.
A cooking tip advises dipping the spoon in hot liquid before each use to prevent dough from sticking when shaping dumplings. It emphasizes repeated spoon dipping as a simple technique.
Three small cobalt deposits were located in Arizona. Cobalt is one of the few minerals not produced commercially in the United States and is considered a strategic metal. The discovery adds to mineral exploration on the region.
Charlemagne of France owned 500 different berets as a hobby. He was fond of the head covering and maintained a large personal collection.
The article notes most New England farm buildings date from over 50 years ago, with many exceeding a century in age. It also discusses vitamin deficiency, specifically pellagra from nicotine acid shortage, causing skin inflammation and poor health symptoms.
El Salvador's henequen, once a major export, is now nearly all used domestically to manufacture coffee bags. The domestic demand has grown as the industry relies on locally produced fiber for packaging and marketing.
A homing pigeon captured by U.S. soldiers during the Meuse-Argonne battle has reached 24 years of life. The bird, tagged and celebrated, survived allied combat and wartime hazards before continuing as a symbol of endurance.
An average of about 60,000 patents are granted in the United States annually, reflecting a steady pace in intellectual property creation and legal protection for inventions.
England as a nation drinks about 75 000 tons of water every day according to the report.
The Vernon Schneider wedding Sunday featured bride Miss Myr Wolfe of Shafter now in Los Angeles and groom Mr Ezra Schneider. Officiating was Rev. Madison, with a large crowd, reception at the Wednesday Afternoon clubhouse, 400 guests, couple to live in Beverly Hills.
Mrs George Enns hosted the Business and Professional Women's club social meeting last Thursday evening. Cards and visits followed by refreshments. assisting hostesses were Mrs Lawrence Baughman and Mrs TeV Bittle. Others present included Mrs James George Gaede, Wm Rodere, Paul Sanders, James Rosenstein, John Brinker, Mirnie McCormac, Emily Meyers, and the Misses Dorothy Wright, Beulah Bartlett, Thella Call, Edna Armstrong.
The Ladies Art of the Congregational Church hosts an afternoon meeting at 952 Galden West. avenue with Mrs J L Hill and Mrs Roscamy as hosts. The Wednesday Afternoon Club schedules a public card party at the club, with restorations possible via Mrs PL Arnold or Mrs Jack Battaglia.
Mrs P L Arnold entertained neighbors yesterday at a 1 pm luncheon at her home 301 Faber Avenue. The afternoon featured Red Cross sewing and a Garden Talk by Meade of Richland P T A with a dramatic program by children. Earl Evans spoke on Victory gardens and a play The Little Red Hen was staged with a large cast.
Mrs Dick Arnold hosted her bridge club and three substitutes last Wednesday evening at 537 Sycamore Avenue. After several games of bridge refreshments were served with St Patrick s motif. Attendees included Mesdames Floyd Pack Nien Hart We Rothers Adahn Priniser The Peters Dick Fekman Marine Andrews Gordon Churchill and the hostess. BOOK SECTION MEETS WEDNESDAY The next meeting of the Book Section of the Wednesday Afternoon Club will be held at the clubhouse Wesmaat Mkr 17 at 11 am with Mrs A kh McKinley Book Section chairman in charge.
Families with a small flock can preserve eggs for home use during peak production. Use water glass method, fresh infertile eggs, do not wash. Nine parts boiled water to one part water glass. store in a five gallon container with tight lid, small end down. Keep in cool dry place for eight to nine months. Free directions available from the Agricultural Extension Service Bakersfield office.
Bank of America opens fully equipped branches at Camp Beal McClelland Field Camp Stockman Fort Rosecrans Fort Ord and other Army posts in California. The service aims to assist officers enlisted personnel with personal financial needs and Army business.
California produces about half of the total fruits nuts and related products in the United States with emphasis on wheatables and select crops as described in the report. The data highlights regional agricultural dominance and evolving market trends.
A brief catalog note lists pork loin roast center cuts along with pork leg steak shoulder cuts and pork steak variations for selection.
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