We Only Heard By Bill Rodgers
The piece reflects on Shafter’s growth from 1937 to 1942, noting reporters' ties to local figures and events, and concluding with a cautious view of looming war mobilization and community resilience. The author recalls interviews with notable figures and development across oil, farming, and infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Rodgers
Shafter
Neuman
L. H. McGrane
Shafter Business Men's Association
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
Gil Guthrie
Frances Perkins
Peter DePaolo
Henry Neufeld
Bakersfield
Crown Prince
Frederik
Crown Princess
Brid
Denmark
Dev
Sierra Vista
Parish
Mannel
Lachenmaier
Shafter High Demonstrates Practical Training At Open House
Shafter High School showcased its practical programs during the open house for Public Schools Week. Visitors toured the farm, cabinet shop, commercial and home economics departments while the band and tumbling team provided in program entertainment. the event highlighted the school’s well rounded education.
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Shafter High
Shafter High School
War sendoffs then and now differ in meaning and pride
Notes from Crete Nebraska and other papers reflect on wartime farewells. Veterans of 98 and 17 received bands flags and cheers while today many depart with quiet family goodbyes. The pieces urge a stronger, more patriotic sendoff.
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Will Maupin
Crete
Nebr
Boys of
America
California Speaks Significant Statements By Interesting Californians
Col James A O Connor Army engineer says American strength lies in improvisation and self-reliance with available tools. Douglas Moore composer critic calls for original American speech rhythms and for composers to move beyond European styles to foster true American music.
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California
James A. O'Connor
Douglas Moore
Sharkey Reflects on War Duty Guarding Fort Mason
The famous heavyweight says the War Department assigned him a guard post at Fort Mason, claiming even a figure like Jim Jeffries couldn’t defeat him, and he vows to deter any opposing forces in wartime.
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Tom
Sharkey
War Department
Fort Mason
Jim Jeffries
Attorney Advocates Tire Removal for Drunk Hit‑and‑Run Drivers
Crittenden Hampton of Sonora argues that the best punishment for hit-and-run and drunk drivers is confiscation of tires rather than jail or license loss, stating the measure would curb reckless behavior.
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Crittenden Hampton
Sonora
Inside Job Suspected After Home Robbery
Arvin Tiller reports a robbery at a residence with the responding officer noting it appears to be an inside job. The father questions how anyone in the house could know where to find items, indicating suspicion and a puzzling motive.
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Detroit News
White House
Arvin Tiller
Emergency farm labor drive urged by San Mateo official
Agricultural commissioner Max J. Leonard appeals for city recruiting to aid farms in crisis. He calls on students and all unemployed to volunteer time to save the crops.
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Max J. Leonard
San Mateo County
Alumni Seek Regular Daily California Distribu tion
More than 20 Berkeley alumni now in the armed forces request the Daily California be mailed to them regularly. Tower and Flame honor society leads distribution and seeks contributions to reach a larger number of alumni entering service.
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Berkeley
University of California
Armed Forces
Daily California
Tower and Flame
Marine Corps chief bans luxury foods for soldiers
A U.S. Marine Corps commandant once refused to approve rich foods for Leathernecks saying oranges squabs and old bottled wine cannot be necessary for men raised as soldiers.
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U. S. Marine Corps
Essential farm fire fighting gear advised by UC extension
Ralph Watts an assistant forestry specialist with the University of California Agricultural Extension Service lists essential farm fire fighting equipment. The kit includes two portable ladders one equipped with a hook to anchor over ridge poles, burlap bags for soaking use, sand for oil or electrical fires and water stored in pails or 60 gallon drums.
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Ralph Watts
Asistant Forestry
University’ of California Agricultural Extension Service
California Tops States in Farm Electricity Use
California annually consumes more electricity per farm than any other state, reflecting its large agricultural sector and energy demands across irrigation, processing, and farm operations.
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California
Shafter Potatoes Shine In Early 1920s Trade Burst
The Shafter Progress notes a brisk potato movement with over 2000 lugs shipped to Los Angeles as prices tempt growers. Five acres yielded 450 lugs at 1.35 per lug. 152 sacks per acre for Mettler operations. Shafter shows 1790+ potato acres, strong stands, and plans for more sales if prices stay high. Community events include Legion building dedication May 11 with notable speakers and a Patsey play May 21 by the Women's Club with LeRoy Dancing School numbers.
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Shafter
Los Angeles
K. Malory
T. Mettler
Gene Mettler
J. J. Siemens
George Isaac
J. W. Koop
H. M. Dueck
G. J.siemens
Bob Neuman
Milton Lohr
Chris Handel
Bill Ungruh
Ed. Schnidt
Adolph Kirschenmann
Bender Brothers
A. Neufeld
Emanuel Mettler
Gus Mettler
Sol Camp
Harry West
Harry Helseley
Ed. Kolbenstetter
Ackman Brothers
New Legion
Leslie L. Robinson
Eat
Terry Cane
Tom “McManus
Bakersfield
National Americanization Commission
The
American Legion
W. R Woollames
Kern County
Alfred Harrel
Clarence Kincaid
State Legion
Hollywood
James K. Fiske
Willian F. Patrick
Ralph Patrick
Shafter Kid
A. B. McKinley
Patsey
Little
LeRoy
Elma Handel
Jaci Hare
Tony
Wallace
Shafter High School P T A Elects New Officers
The final meeting of the year saw the annual officer elections. New officers elected include President Mrs Maude Jumper Vice President Mrs Herbert Midgley Secretary Miss Helen Habicht Treasurer Mrs Neils Pedersen and Parliamentarian Mrs H M Robinson. Ruth Jean Voth presented a musical program with seven glee club members and solos by Herbert Midgey Jr and Miss Sarah Scott.
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Shafter High School P.T. A
Maude Jumper
Herbert Midgley
Helen Habicht
Neils Pedersen
H. M. Robinson
Ruth Jean Voth
Glee Club
Sarah Scott
Herbert Midgey, Jr
Scott
Wasco Hobo Party Hosted by Ladies Aid Guests
The Ladies Aid of Shafter visited the Congregational church in Wasco for a Hobo party on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Ed Kolbenstetter won the prize for the worst hobo as luncheon was served to attendees including A Hawse T V Little C Peters J H Peterson and several others.
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Shafter
West
South Shafter
Wemidets
Aid of Shafter
Congregational Church of
Wasco
Ed. Kolbenstetter
Richland School Opens Play Day With Notable Stunts
Opening morning at Richland featured students from Maple Poplar Buttonwillow Wildwood Rio Bravo and Richland. Willie Steele named girl champion and Ralph Janzen top all around athlete for boys. Rio Bravo Poplar Maple Buttonwillow dazzled with stunts. Lunch served by committee led by T. R. Nickel. County averages listed with Richland highest at 61.52 and Poplar 76.71. Continued on Page 6.
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Richland School
Maple
Poplar
Buttonwillow
Wildwood
Rio Bravo
Richland
Willie Steele
Ralph Janzen
Neils . Pedersen
Earl Ellenwood
J. E. Unruh
Z. Bartel
C. Skaggs
H. Janzen
L. A. Anderson
E. Kolbenstetter
M. Lohr
T. R. Nickel
Maple School
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Taft All-Stars
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J. H. Peterson
A. B. Fox
J. H. Maurer
R. Partridge
A. Sylvester
R. M. Bobst
S. M. Bobst
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J. Berry
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