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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1943
Page
1
A Shafter soldier in Alaska writes gratefully of the Shafter Press, describing how the hometown paper keeps him connected to Shafter life. He recalls boat voyage, Alaska scenery, and mosquitos, and affirms dedication to duty and freedom while thanking readers.
The Automobile Club of Southern California warns motorists using the basic A gasoline rationing coupon book that their initial tire inspection deadline is March 31. The club urges early inspection to support nationwide tire and gasoline conservation and notes that A book holders must inspect every six months, with B and C book holders on shorter intervals.
The Rev. W. S. Harper has been called to lead the local Congregational church and will reside in the parsonage with Mrs. Harper. He preached his first sermon on a recent Sunday after supplying pulpits in Los Angeles for the past year following 33 years of ministry in South Dakota.
J C Channeson announces a new War Ration program in which all meats cheeses shortenings and oils are bought with a single point system. No registration required and stamps A through E will be valid April 4 onward with 80 points per person in April. Retailers may give change using one point red stamps.
Gordon H. Garland requests extra funds from the 1943 44 budget to establish a Shafter drivers license office and extend examination services to Kern county towns including Randsburg and Wasco. The proposal, aimed at saving travel costs for residents, was reviewed by the Assembly Ways and Means Committee chaired by Albert C. Wollenberg.
Funeral services for F Davis mimicae were conducted at the Janzen Funeral Chapel with Rev Rue Porte and W C Harrison officiating. Survived by wife Martha Elizabeth and numerous children and grandchildren. interment in Shafter Cemetery. born October 11 1878 in Arkansas.
The Society of the Seventh Day Adventist will hold a food sale to sell meat substitutes at 2 p.m. The public is invited.
A farmer questions how food stamps apply to personal use and sale of home produced goods. The text explains how points are surrendered for pork and butter when farmers use or sell foods, outlining the value of stamps tied to produced quantities.
Kern county farmers press for higher prices and better terms on potatoes while awaiting a guayule land leasing plan. W. B. Camp remains in Washington meeting with government leaders to secure an agreement.
Controversy over raising payments or easing price ceilings affects crops like dry beans peas potatoes flax grain sorghums peanuts and vegetables. Farmers urged to register for 1943 Food For Freedom and use Form R 315 to obtain seed and points for seed purchases and get auto quotas and ration details from local OPA Price and Rationing boards.
California holds first place in war supply and contract awards with a total fraud figure of 10 204 305 000 dollars, reflecting large government procurement activity and reported financial irregularities.
Capt Carter, who earned the Air Medal in London after bold exploits over Germany as a squadron commander, was reported missing less than a month ago. He recently returned to California on furlough and was set to report to a northern California post after completing an advanced flying course at Marfa Texas.
Freda Bebee, assistant home demonstration agent, will conduct a meeting here in Shafter tomorrow at 9 30 a.m. in the American Legion hall. Attendees are asked to bring a box lunch.
Sgt Karl H Houston who has been tied to the Sibiline affairs at Minter Field for about a year is moved to a new post. He gains both local and national attention as The Windsock columnist for the Minter newspaper. Houston, married to a Shafter girl, is well known in Shafter and has spent substantial time here in Windsock duties. His wife remains with her mother Mrs J T D Honea in Shafter for the time being.
Maurice Zuckerman, a wealthy produce broker, was acquitted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Otto Dander in Sacramento on a day in 1941. The judge, Raymond C., ordered acquittal after final arguments with no jury. He had already served nine months in San Quentin for a prior manslaughter conviction.
Twelve more students earned honor roll this semester at Shafter High School, bringing the quarter’s total names to 49. Recipients include Edith Barton, Xan Marjorie, William Dick, Wanda Little, Jane Neu feld, Beulaheuman, Alvin Nikkle, Jack Nikkle, Kathryn Wikkle, Mertz, Corrine Mettler, Buel Movser, Marjorie Salvador P. a, Art ice Potts, Wanda Scott, Cherles Thomas, Lee Wade, Laura Wieber and Hartton W.
A series of killing and dressing demonstrations for poultry and rabbits will be held in the county to aid home food producers. H T Strong, assistant county farm advisor, lists dates beginning March 23 at Wasco High School and March 24 at McFarland and Delano high schools, with additional events in Bakersfield and Oildale later in the week.
Wakely reports wartime pay raises linked to meat shortages and civilian needs. He notes a valve delaying the Jeffers synthetic rubber program and calls for attention to war related supply chains. The event, sponsored by Shafter High School with the Rotary Club and Shafter Business Men's Club attendees.
T. V. Little spoke to the Bakersfield Exchange Club on minerals, presenting a talk on the topic.
Ira Unruh reports the local Red Cross drive has surpassed its target by about ten percent with final donations expected near 3300 dollars though the quota stood at 4090. Committees listed include Johanneson 72 dollars Fichiaga school 243.90 Mapist school 219.84 Shafter Drag 78 dollars Wednesday Afternoon Club Saint church 25.68 Hitchcock American Legion 102.50 Handel 172. Reformed church 63 First Mennonite church 113.50 Farm Workers Camp 26.25 Orvin Mettler 115.00 Dewey Robert Neuman 55.50 Kern Academy 14.61 First Baptist church 21.50 Brethren church 232.34 Wiel 2333.10 Ruhiman side 104.00 Women’s Club 55.50 American Legion Auxiliary Club 164.25 Missionary Baptist church 2.31 Shafter High School 122.00.
Eighth grade contributions totaled 50 dollars to the Red Cross with separate 11 dollars to the Infantile Paralysis fund. The class collected from students and teachers at Richland, boosting the school’s overall fundraising toward its quota.
Report states a rumor of a service member alive is false. If any truth existed, his mother in Shafter would have been officially notified by the War Department. The man, Hein, is on duty with a ground crew of a bomber squadron somewhere in the area.
The city mayor has been appointed director of civilian defense under the Governor Warren administration. He succeeds Romidas T. V. Little, now captain of Wu In, as the new setup takes effect.
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