Local Volunteer Drives Bandage Sale at City Firehouse
A reader report notes a public spirited effort to raise funds by selling bandages at the city firehouse. Hours listed are Thursday 10 AM to 4 PM and Friday 1 AM to ?.
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1944
Page
1
City council meeting notes on Poso Avenue crossing hearing
The council met on Poso Avenue to discuss crossing issues and potential abandonment proceedings. All councilmen were present except T. V. Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poso Avenue
T. V. Little
Neuman and Anderson Celebrate Shared Birthday at Wasco Hotel
Robert Neuman and Allan Anderson share a birthday and were feted at a Monday birthday party at a Wasco hotel attended by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neuman
Anderson
Robert Neuman
Allan Anderson
Wasco
Tree Planting Zooms Ahead in Shafter Park
Five tree replacements are planned in Mannell Park Shafter with space for a memorial grove. Residents including Katie Wall and Dan Kliewer pledge trees in honor of service members and veterans. Floyd Cooper urged calls to enlist early support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Wall
Cpl
Henry Wall
Ate Ih
Hon
Vate Dudley Posey Hoke
la Verne
K .A
E. Brown
Henry Unruh
Dan Kliewer
Ben Kliewer
Garden Show Set For April 19 In Shafter
The Wi Afternoon Club hosts a garden show on Wednesday April 9 in Shafter. Mrs Max chairs the event with ribbons for top vegetable and floral entries. Prizes will be awarded, said club president Mrs T V Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Wi Afternoon Club
Max
T. V. Little
War Pictures for Kiwanis Event
War pictures for Kiwanis program highlight images of servicemen and families. Wives of Kiwanis members attended with guests while Herb Wes presented remarks and William Johnston led the event planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Cial Gu
Herb Wes Program Dent Wm. Johnston
Valley Women's Meet Highlights Prison Regulation Changes
Peteree county ring committee member and Mrs. J. C. Ohan neson, district secretary, attended the Valley Women’s Meet. President Mrs. Frank McGregor of Bakersfield outlined changes in Tehachapi Women's prison regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peteree County
J. C. Ohanneson
Frank McGregor
Bakersfield
Tehachapi Women’s Prison
Maple Campfire Committee Organization Formed
At a Maple school district meeting held at the home of Mrs. John J. Peters, five women were chosen for the committee with Mrs. Peters as general chairman and Mrs. Ike Peters as outdoor secretary or similar role. The gathering was hosted by Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Margaret McCarson, a field representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Peters
Margaret McCarson
Tuberculosis Test Report At Shafter High School
Shafter High School administered tuberculin tests to 249 students on March 28, representing 82.7 percent attendance. Seven faculty members were tested, a 38.8 percent rate, and one mother, Mrs L J Obrien, also took the test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
L. J. Obrien
Potluck Supper for Tuhohi Group
Donna Baughman and several Tuhohi group members invite community members to a potluck supper. Names listed include Mrs. Sylvia Baughman Miss Patricia Prins Opal Evate Senesiya Stewart and Terrelene Parker with a placeholder entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Baughman
Sylvia Baughman
Patricia Prins
Opal Evate
Senesiya Stewart
Az Eee Espemstel
Terrelene Parker
Red Cross Fund Drive Seeks Community Help
The Red Cross needs volunteers and donations at the city firehouse Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. About $7,900 has been raised toward a $5,000 goal, with $2,900 still needed. If each person donates 50 cents more the target could be met. Contributions may be left at Bank of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi Kelly
The
Bank of America
School program hinges on late dismissal changes
The passage notes a student could be dismissed at 3 p m and return in time for the 4 pm bus, with Mrs Mes mentioned along with Miss Johnson and Mr Deimer and thanks extended to O T Olsen the superintendent and the school staff for cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Stee
Miss Johnson
Mr. Deimer
Dakota Reunion Picnic at Beale Park Bakersfield
Last Sunday afternoon a farewell picnic was held at Beale Park in Bakersfield honoring the siblings of Ed Suckitt Mary Andersher and Mr. Neongee Ager Don. The menu included baked chicken with dressing cards pies homemade buns and baked beans. Helpers included Mrs John Mauch Suckut Mrs Ike Seleind Ste Boumaayer Don Lloyd Mayer Mrs Dan Toews and Mrs Gideon Richert with thanks offered for the food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beale Park
Bakersfield
Ed Suckitt
Mary Andersher
Neongee Agerdon
N. D
John Mauch
Suckut
Ike Seleind
Ste Boumaayer
Don. Lloyd Mayer
Dan Toews
Gideon Richert
Japanese Rifle and Blanket Obtained at Tarawa
A sign of battle memory, a Japanese rifle and a blanket were found on Tarawa. The report notes Marine Ralph attended high school before joining the service and now tests at a camp somewhere in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarawa
Ralph
Pacific
Lola Starrh Home On Vacation
Miss Lola Starrh daughter of Mr and Mrs G L Starrh is mentioned on vacation news brief with family note. The fragment notes her as a social figure during a local event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Starrh
G. L. Starrh
Community notices and updates from Shafter area
From Battles Marines, is hanne sting with relatives and around Shafter. Lawrence left ttting in Shafter from Corcoran Mrs. Ruth Le Blanc district representative: 36.00, 250s Fa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marines
Hannesting
Shafter
Lawrence
Corcoran
Ruth le Blanc
Also Mentioned on This Page
Des Ga Gaia
Kiwanis
Valley Women's Meet
T. B
RED Cross
Ee Tonic Air Command
Eleanor ‘Parker
Curtis Lee Barnes
Shafter Press
Shafter, California
Twogsrand
Dakota
California
Reaper
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