Spark and spirit behind victory war loan and civic duty
A reflective piece urges personal responsibility in wartime and peacetime duties. It credits the spark and conscience of millions of ordinary Americans in towns from Shafter to Elmira, Waco, and Bellingham for national strength, noting battleships and bombs are not the only determining factors. It ends with optimism that John Doe will persevere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little John
Shafter
Elmira
New York
Waco
Texas
Bellingham
Washington
America
Dial Cleaners Builds Modern Dry Cleaning Plant
Construction began this week on Dial Cleaners new dry cleaning and dyeing plant in the rear of the Dial building on Central Avenue. Les Hobson, proprietor, said the 28 by 22 foot concrete brick structure will be fire proof and filled with the latest cleaning and dyeing equipment. Jake Klassen is the contractor. Plans followed Hobson’s Navy discharge but delayed for state approval.
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Dial Cleaners
Dial
Central Avenue
Les Hobson
Jake Klassen
Hobson
Navy
F.D.R. Memorial Bonds Available at Local Post Office
Ten $150 Roosevelt Memorial war bonds are available at the Shafter Post Office announced by Postmaster George Guenther. Victory bond purchases may be made at the local post office or the Bank of America branch.
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Shafter
George Guenther
Bank of America
Hart Will Not Seek Re election
County Superintendent of Schools Leo B. Hart announces he will not run again in the forthcoming general election. Hart, elected in 1938, will have eight years of service on January 1, 1946, and will continue in the school profession.
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Leo B. Hart
Hart
Shafter High Seeks Wasco Tilt Victory In Final Regular Game
Shafter High travels to Wasco for the last regular season football game. Coach Lowell Todd’s offense adds aerial plays and a stronger defense to counter Wasco’s Tricky T formation. Key players include Carl Heffley, Tom Fletcher, and Max Wilcoxon returning from knee injury.
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Shafter High
Wasco
Generals
Lowell Todd
Carl Heffley
East Bakersfield
Tom Fletcher
Shafter Grid
Bakersfield
Shafter
Todd
Max Wilcoxon
Gene Harless
George Smith
W. C Sanders
Donald Zachery
Bob Peters
John Leonards
Herb Spitzer
Wayne Hill
Elmer Mettler
Shafter Post Office Due, Says Elliott
Congressman Elliott announces a bill authorizing 85 000 dollars for Shafter federal building and grounds with hearings on a post office included. He says recommendations were made before the war and that the legislation should pass soon. Shafter Business Men's Association will study possible building sites.
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Shafter
Elliott
Congress
Shafter Business Men’s Asso
Federal
Tiger Bras Test In Effigy
A Wasco Tiger in effigy contest with A team captain Lowell Todd and B squad leader Wes Linda to speak, followed by talks from two players from each team. A large crowd is expected as rivalry attention runs high with Hansen overseeing the student executive board.
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Wasco Tiger
Lowell Todd
Wes Linda
Hansen
Junior Women to Hear Speakers at November Meeting
The Wed meeting on November 7 features program chair Mrs O T Olson and speaker Mrs Peggy Bender junior state president of the California Federation of Womens Clubs. Cap Haralson will discuss swimming pools and members are asked to bring old decks of cards for the Veterans Hospital.
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Wed
O. T. Olson
Peggy Bender
California Federation of Womens Clubs
Cap Haralson
Department of Physical Education
Bakersfield
Ed Brown
Veterans Hospital
Farm Bureau Seeks Kern County Surplus Materials
Farm Bureau members are urged to contact the Kern County Farm Bureau office in Bakersfield immediately after receiving this notice to obtain the list of all surplus property for sale. Time is limited to acquire these goods.
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Farm Bureau
Kern County Farm Bureau
Bakersfield
Planning Ahead Warns Of Underpass Damage In Bakersfield
The author argues against locating an underpass on key intersections near Bakersfield businesses and the county courthouse. Planning now could prevent future heavy property damage as towns grow, using Shafter as an example where central locations would harm prime frontage.
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Shafter
Santa Fe
Central Avenue
Shafter Hallowe'en Parade Draws Huge Crowd
Shafter hosts a three block parade led by the Fire Department and High School band under P. L. Arnold with Kiwanis Scout groups to celebrate Hallowe'en. Winners include Betty Lee Wilson and Barbara Fenton in Section 1 and Laquita Dillingham with a collie in Section 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Kiwanis Club
Shafter Fire Department
P. L. Arnold
Kiwanis
Onia
Betty Lee Wilson
Barbara Fenton
Larry Vanatta
Laquita Dillingham
Collie
Moore Sisters
Glen Putnam III
Carolyn Kirkman
Bobby Vignolo
Terry Hill
Ernest Panero
Arthur Craig
Ed Brown
Glen Putman
Art Johnson
Floyd Cooper
Full Chest Quota Sought for Shafter Community Chest
The Shafter Community Chest reports $6400 of its $8500 quota already turned in to Glen Crampton, chest treasurer at the Bank of America. An estimated $500 more has been collected but not turned in, leaving an approximate $1500 deficit. Those who have not yet contributed should hand funds to Mr. Crampton and solicitors must turn in reports. The Chest closes November 15.
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Shafter
Glen Crampton
Bank of America
Crampton
Cotton wage board meet to discuss ceiling in Shafter area
A joint Shafter and Wasco cotton wage committee will meet Tuesday evening November 6 at 8 o'clock in Shafter High School. California U.S. Department of Agriculture representatives will discuss the $2.25 per hundred pounds picking ceiling and enforcement plans with officials. The Fresno Wage Board pledged strict enforcement and penalties for willful violations. The meeting is open to all interested in cotton and will outline the board's plans.
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Shafter and
Wasco Cotton Wage Committee
Shafter High School
California
U.S.D.A
Wage Board
Shafter
Fresno
New Business Block Planned at James and California
A modern business block is planned for the southeast corner of James Street and California Avenue. Kelly and Channeson with E. B. Stringham announce separate units for the structure. The Kelly unit will have a 50 foot James Street frontage adjacent to the alley and will house real estate offices. The new block will occupy a full city block quarter and extend the James Street business area northward.
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James and
California
Ten Run For Councilman In Wasco
Ten candidates contend for Wasco city council in the incorporation election set for December 1. Everett Kroesch, Harold Swaim for city treasurer, and B M Martin for city clerk are among the officials on the ballot. A citizens group backed by the Wasco News pushed the move to incorporate, with residents voting on incorporation and offices in one election.
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Wasco
Everett Kroesch
Harold Swaim
B. M. Martin
Wasco News
War Chest Extends Campaign to November 15
California War Chest extended its campaign to November 15 to allow more communities to meet quotas. Ralph T. Fisher of Oakland announced at State Headquarters that $22,089,795 was 63.5 percent raised after reports tallied 14,073,457 dollars. Fisher praised volunteer workers and urged further contributions for service members overseas and those in need at home.
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California
Armed Services
Chemistry class seeks rare anthraquinone chemicals
The Shafter High School chemistry class placed an order at Stringham's Drug Store for obscure compounds such as naphthalene azodimethylaniline and various aminoanthraquinones. The request lists multiple hard to pronounce chemical names and related derivatives.
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Stringham’s
Department tests disclose potato starch content in Kern County
U. S. Department tests show Kern County potatoes contain 12 to 19 percent of fresh weight as starch. A. E. Mercker, acting chief, notes data collection for the Shafter group on starch plant operations in Aristook county Maine.
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U. S. Department of
Kern County
A. E. Mercker
Fruit and Vegetable Branch
Department
Terrell
Shafter Group
Aristook County
Maine
New 1946 Ford V-8 on Display in Wasco Showrooms
George Haberfelde, Inc. in Wasco showcases the new Ford V-8. J. E. Goodall, manager, notes Ford plans public display and rapid production growth. The public is invited to view the car and see upcoming improvements at Wasco headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Haberfelde, Inc
Wasco
J. E. Goodall
Wasco Haberfelde
Ford Company
Ford
Mr. Goodall
Victory Loan Drive Calls City to Meet Final Quota
The eighth and last war loan, the Victory Loan, is under way in Shafter. Civic and service groups plan to organize the drive this week and seek broad citizen support to raise the quota quickly. Everyone in the community shares responsibility for the drive’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Shafter Motel
Kiwanis Club
Gus Putnam
Rotary Club
Ernest Panero
Art Johnson
American Legion
J. B. Henderson
American Legion Professional Womens Club
Floyd Cooper
Richland
O. T. Olson
Shafter High School
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John Doe
F.D.R. Memorial
Bill Sez
Hiram Walker
Imperial
Bill Brown
BIG Shafter
Wasco Tilt
Stee
Star Brand
Are
Johnson
Neuman
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