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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1944
Page
1
Fragmentary note suggests possible campaign activity in Shafter for Roosevelt and Truman, but the item states it has not been brought to any official action. No names, dates, or concrete actions are provided.
Discussion covered a training program under the Civilian Air Patrol to prepare youths for flying age. Officials proposed pre flight and actual training at Shafter High School with government funding and on call forest fire duty. Airport construction issues were noted and to be revisited November 10 with James and Clark. Helve introduced by Peter A. Johanneson. President E. B. Stringham presided.
Reverend William S. Harper addressed the club as guest speaker on the Bible’s history and civilizational impact. The event showcased antique chinaware dating to 1756 and other 75 to 100 year old pieces arranged by Mrs. C Weidmann with help from club members.
Quick work by the Shafter Volunteer Fire Department stopped a serious fire at the Spud Cafe this morning. No injuries reported as crews contained the flames and secured the scene.
Four men Charles Hitchcock J H Maurer George Knowles and Gale Murphy have returned from a month long hunting trip in the High Sierras with six deer. The outing is noted as an annual event.
Mrs Ellen Norquist returns to her home in Turlock after spending a week in Shafter visiting her daughter Mrs Ed Gamen and family.
W. H. Hitchcock chaired a rally for Dewey Bricker backers claiming the election of Lt. Gov. Fred Houser to the U S Senate will secure needed Washington representation for California. A Republican Central Committee member introduced De Halle who warned of Communist threats to American institutions.
Kelly Grant AMM 3/c U S Navy writes from an island near Key West that he and others faced a hurricane arrival sooner than expected. The post crew crowded in the hangar as wind prevented plane launch while Grant says he is unhurt and hopes the storm passes.
Shatter residents who attended the Pacific Coast Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Church from October 28 to 31 in West Salem Oregon include E J Peters Frank Enns Abe Ediger D W Nikkel J R Bergers O W Becker D L Schellenberg G J Siemens A F Isaac Mr and Mrs H A Mr and Mrs Irwin Neufeld Mr and Mrs H H Nikkel and H D Wiebe pastor of the Rosedale church.
Walter Hie 2/c U S Navy is in Shafter on a 23 day leave visiting his father Nick Hie. He graduated from Pretzer High School in 1943 and dates in three major battles during ten months in the South Pacific.
Freeman described a German run prisoner of war camp with orderly German efficiency. American officers are outside but the camp operates under German control. Prisoners, lonely and homesick, save sugar for birthdays and buy beer with their earnings. They receive Geneva convention rations and keep pets and pictures from home. Paul Newel introduced the speaker. H. W. Kelly presided.
Miss Virginia Frizzell hosted a Halloween party at her parents home on Monday October 30 with guests Bonnie Bender Gloria Janzen Doris Crampton John Kelly Tom Kelly Bobby Burns and Wilbur Gwin. Mr and Mrs Harold Howard welcomed a 7 lb 14 oz girl named Patricia Louise born October 27 at Shafter Maternity.
A terse local notice indicates a Wednesday gathering labeled Fiat the Member 8 at 8 building. It notes a club meeting in the evening and mentions the Women’s group.
A pie social will be held in the Fund. A similar pie social will be held at the Wasco camp a week from Friday, Nov. 10.
Scouters in Shafter will meet on November 8 at 7 30 p m at Richland School. All men interested in Scout activities are urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Richard Turknett depart Shafter for Taft where Turknett is now employed They visited Mrs Geraldine Mundt Turknett just returned from South America where he worked on a project A new baby notice follows for the Lustigs and a new boy for the Slovers
Verdon Witcher, a Shafter World War II veteran active in Italian campaigns, has received a medical discharge and plans to open a Firestone service station at Five Points with Darby Day. The pair will offer Union Oil products, lubrication, washing, polishing, tires and batteries, and are billed as the first veteran to resume business in the community.
Ted Suess along with his son Richard and daughter Yvonne were seen enjoying a family outing together, sharing smiles and casual conversation during an afternoon in the park.
Parade events drew wide crowds as groups from grammar school to high school showcased costumes and deco rations. Winners included Belvie Ann Moore as a Spanish senorita and Opal Brown as a witch on a broomstick, with several pets and decorated vehicles taking top honors.
At last night’s meeting vice-president Herb Schirmer presided in the absence of president Orvil Mettler. The article notes the need for many drives to meet the quota and mentions building indica.
Shafter and Bakersfield square off as Scott's Whites open at 6 30 with Calvillo leading at R G and L H Howard calling plays. Harold Gipson scored for Shafter last week and Bob Devlin earned the other key credit in the prior game.
Shafter Kiwanis Club members met at the Shafter Motel to review the annual Hallowe en parade, with Joe Frizzell as program chairman. A. J. Hemingson announced a Kiwanis singing organization and sought volunteer voices. Guests included Bill Thompson and Carroll Wilkinson.
Mrs Ed Brown entertained a la bridge luncheon at her home last Saturday afternoon. Guests included Mrs T V Little Mrs M J Stockton Mrs J S Hill Mrs J H Fuller Miss Edna Prieve Mrs Sylvia Baughman and Mrs Bob McClain. Mrs Gamegan held high score for the afternoon and Miss Prieve received the traveling prize.
The Girls Athletic Association and the High School Band marched together as units and could not compete for prizes. Flood lights at the corner of Central and Jamés were furnished.
Seventeen Shafter High School students conducted a census this week under City Clerk Frank Shaw. One entry was not counted as a resident after consultation with the city clerk.
Fragment mentions Robert and Jack owing Allan Anderson Earl North rop. they returned from Utah with a buck. Feng ache.
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