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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1943
Page
4
A notice under California Vehicle Code sections 427 and 428 states V. Hitchcock will sell the Oakland Coupe license no 312712 at public auction to the highest bidder on Friday May 28 1943 at 10:00 AM at the auctioneers premises to satisfy the stated claim.
The Board of Directors of the Shafter Public Utility District calls a general election for June 1943 to select two Directors At Large. Also notice of filing a petition to exclude a land tract from the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District with a hearing set for June 1, 1943 at 2:00 PM in Shafter California, concerning parcels owned by George Zachary Annie Zach Gomis and R Bolla Latizia Bolla, among others.
Berkeley reports the Home Demonstration Office of the University of California outlines a practical pamphlet for home management. It explains measuring correct working heights for kitchen tasks, adapting existing equipment for comfort, and includes illustrated guidance, a wooden rack plan to raise dishpan levels, and a height chart with customizable blanks.
The Office of Price Administration announces that dried blackeye beans are removed from point rationing under Amendment No 12 and are no longer subject to rationing. Kern County farm advisor M A Lindsay notes the order clarifies classing with other dried beans and eases concerns for farmers and consumers.
In Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas four retail florists framed a joint plan to handle orders. The initiative is expected to save about 150000 truck miles annually.
To simplify tool production for Victory dens the range of forks is reduced from 324 to 76 styles of rakes drop from 55 to 8 hoes shrink from 362 to 39 and hand cultivators drop from 14 to 8.
The University of California war training program plans in air craft drafting courses at two additional facilities. Classes will begin in Fresno on June 14 and in Chico on June 21.
Inspector Mason assists a stranger Arthur Hayden who reports a man fell to his death from a bridge after a struggle over a jewelry box. Hayden claims self defense and a jewel theft. a body is found but not identified as murdered, as Mason questions the tale and uncovered injuries raise doubts.
Formily Group hosted a birthday dinner and surprise farewell for Mrs. Wm Rodgers past president of the Shafter Business and Professional Women's club as she moves to Fort Jackson South Carolina. The meeting at Mrs Ralph Janzen’s home voted to suspend summer meetings while the executive committee handles affairs. A committee was named to sponsor USO dances for miners soldiers. A leather manicure set was given to Mrs Rodgers and various members attended with a dinner that honored Mrs Henderson and Charlene Reid as they relocate to Los Angeles and San Diego regions.
Mrs Clarence Newman and Mrs Charles Christopher newly elected officers of the Shatter Junior Women's Club attended the Federated Women's Clubs convention at Fresno last Friday. The local club handled noon banquet decorations with a patriotic table setting. Dr McKim of Fresno State College spoke to the Juniors on the physical relations of North and South America.
The Automobile Club of Southern California warns motorists with C and A books to complete tire inspections by May 31 and September 30 respectively. R and CY holders must have tires checked by June 30 and Feb 98 amid staffing strains at service stations. Officials urge planning inspections well before deadlines at official inspection depots.
A reader speculates that John J Teusser seeks President Roosevelt to grant the $500,900 Lewis left for the 1936 campaign, framing it as a political finance request. The note presents a partisan angle on wartime fundraising.
Albany reports dehydration as a dual tool for salvaging perishables and feeding the war effort. Dr. E M consol cites 17 state stations at a Western Regional Research Laboratory conference. The War Production Board orders grapes not to be turned into wine or shipped fresh to expand dehydration and preserve crops.
Some of California's deciduous fruit trees and vegetable farms lie along 800 miles of coastline where the mean annual temperature ranges from 50 to 65 degrees.
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