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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1947
Page
1
Thrift Days debut in Shafter with merchants offering savings across food clothing hardware furniture vehicles and farm supplies. The event marks a monthly series featuring substantial price reductions and a wide range of merchandise for shoppers in the Shafter district.
The piece argues that America must rally national spirit to confront future war and global crises. It urges tough self discipline and support for allies through more than food and money, aiming to deter Soviet Russia and sustain a free world. It cautions against complacency and calls for clear understanding of the era’s issues.
District engineer Harry S. Riddell outlined Delano McFarland area efforts to solve water shortages. S.S.I.M.-U.D. will pipe Friant Canal water to 50 60 thousand acres, with Friant water expected by 1949 or 1950 at 3.5 dollars per acre foot for first class and 1.5 dollars for second class.
Shafter High School tennis, track, and baseball squads played contests in Wasco and Bakersfield. Shafter tennis won two of six matches against West High of Bakersfield Friday afternoon. Bakersfield varsity baseball defeated Shafter 14 to 5 Saturday afternoon.
At the Goertzen residence Tuesday evening a stork shower honored Mrs Esther Kroeker sister of the host Mrs Goertzen. Pink sweet peas white bridal wreath and white candles decorated the dining table. Prizes went to Mrs Frank Johnson and Mrs Leroy Janzen with Mrs Gene Enns drawing the door prize.
E C Buerkle urged farmers to unite at the Farm Bureau Center gathering in Richland Cafeteria after Pearl Harbor. He cited California laws and the Central Valley project as examples of needed cooperative action and warned against domination by Washington. The event featured music and Kern County historical films, with next meeting planned due to strong turnout.
Jack Battaglia has been appointed local chairman for American Relief for Italy. Donors are urged to contribute to Battaglia or directly to Bank of America before April 1 as the national drive closes March 31.
Richland School Trustees vote to call a district election for a special tax of 1.50 to fund expanding needs including a new 12 classroom addition and a swimming pool. The plan replaces bonds and the May 27 vote will cover anticipated growth and the fall occupancy of the modern Californias school.
City Council approves two hour parking on Central Avenue and James Street to ease congestion. The ordinance takes effect when signs arrive and a new police officer is hired. Council also plans to buy a second police car after reviewing applicant files and notes current staffing strains during Bakersfield transfers.
Dr. Harold Freedman addressed the Faculty Wives Club at Mrs. P. L. Arnold’s home, outlining the child’s emotional growth from prebirth to adolescence. Max Linden was often quoted, with emphasis on early impressions shaping later life. Mrs. Freedman attended as guest.
A teen-age dance is set for tonight at the Woman's Club building from 8 30 to 11 p m. The event invites local youths to enjoy music and dancing in a supervised social setting.
Shafter ministers from six churches unite for three pre Easter services at local churches. Rev. J. W. Bruner speaks at Mennonite Brethren on Wednesday, Rev. Wm. S. Harper at First Baptist on Thursday, and Rev. C. F. Ummel at Congregational on Friday. Services start 7 30 p.m. with a Released Time Religious Educational offering.
Roy Farrell head of Richland school physical education spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon at Cawelo Motel on how organized recreation combats juvenile delinquency. He noted Shafter's summer program reduced delinquency per Police Chief Reily and outlined planned activities including softball leagues and community nights. Farrell stressed a swimming pool is needed for long hot months. Witcher were welcomed into Kiwanis by Bert S. Ware as the meeting was led by President Art Hemingson.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bergman, visitors at the H. L. Bergman home the past two weeks, left Wednesday for their home in Hillsboro, Kansas.
Shafter Safety Council rejects repeal of Senate Bill No. 580 known as the Full Crew Law. Representatives Stallings and Mathews of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen spoke at the Tuesday meeting, noting the need for an extra brakeman for long trains and detailing duties to ensure crossings are cut and tracks cleared for emergency vehicles.
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