High School Closes To Aid Cotton Harvest
Kern county union high school cancels classes for two days to send 235 of 295 students to local cotton fields aiding harvest. Principal E P Janes and acting principal Harold Porterfield announce prizes for top picker and weigh in. Buses from local gins transport students to the fields to relieve labor shortages.
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Shafter High School
Kern County Union High School
Shafter
E.P. Janes
Harold Porterfield
Janes
Bombers Fall to Flyers in All-Service Grid Clash
In the first all-service football game staged in Shafter the Minter Field Flyers defeated the Muroe Bombers 38 to 0 at Shafter High School grounds. Chester Gibbons quarterback led with extra points and a field goal, Morris Southall added two touchdowns, and Alex Zemimy contributed interceptions and tackles. Military officials thanked the Shafter Business Men’s Association for help staging the event as the Minter Field band performed at halftime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Lield
Flyers
Chester Gibbons
Morris Southall
Alex Zemimy
Minter
Shafter Business Men's Association
Cotton ginning in Kern County trails last year by mid October
As of October 18 the Kern County cotton ginning total this year reached 12 463 bales, down from 15 249 on the same date last year. Figures supplied to P A Schmidt Shafter special agent for the Bureau of Census department of commerce.
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Kern Country
P. A. Schmidt
Shafter
Ureau
Commoweree
Curfew Plan Backed by Shafter Civic Groups
The Shafter Business Men's Association formally endorsed a proposed curfew ordinance at the Friday luncheon. The plan would apply to those under 18 unless with adults, with curfew from 9 p m in winter and 10 p m in summer, and other civic bodies have echoed support ahead of Monday night’s anticipated first reading.
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City of
Shafter
Shafter Business Men’s Association
Local Power Office Extends Hours To 6 P M
The San Joaquin Power Division office of Pacific Gas and Electric announces new hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. effective Monday November 2. District manager H K Fox says the change adds convenience for the public by allowing after work transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Joaquin Power Division
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
H. K. Fox
First Rain Of Season Reported In Our Town
The first rain of the season fell here on Wednesday of last week and rains continued into this week starting at noon on Tuesday. No further details or impacts are provided in the brief notice.
California Peach Crop Reaches Historic 7000 Tons in 1942
California reports a harvest of 7000 tons the largest peach crop in state history. The 1942 season marks a milestone for growers and the fruit industry, reflecting high yields and strong market demand.
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California
Registration For Gas Cards In Kern County
The Kern County USDA War Board announces farm registration on Monday November 9 at county community centers. Shafter headquarters will be the county building with Woods Stone in charge and deputies Ike Peters Sherman Bobst Clyde Zachary among assistants. Farmers are urged to register to secure machinery priorities and labor needs, with 1943 Agricultural Conservation Payments to be involved.
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Kern County
Usda War Board
Chaignan J. R. Bright
Shafter
Woods Stone
Stone
Ike Peters
Sherman Bobst
Clyde Zachary
Bright
Usda War Board Office
A Books Expire Next July For National Gas Rationing
The regional OPA announced that the new A books issued for nationwide gasoline rationing will last eight months, expiring July 21. They will have 32 coupons across pages 3 to 6, with four gallons per coupon and a 240 mile monthly driving limit at 15 mpg. B books retain 16 coupons with longer expiration.
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OPA
War rationing program sets driving coupon limits and book types
Drivers may receive less than 320 miles of occupational driving monthly in addition to A book mileage. No B book issued for under three months. C books for preferred mileage get 96 coupons and may be torn to fit driving needs as determined by the War Price and Rationing Board.
Schools to register for basic gasoline ration books
Walter F. Dexter and Leo B. Hart announce elementary schools will register applicants for basic A gasoline books at Richland school Shafter from November 12 to 14, 2 to 8 p.m. About 3000 applications expected. bring completed form and vehicle registration card. denial if more than five tires were not sold to the government.
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Walter F. Dexter
Leo B. Hart
Kern County
Shafter
Richland School
Central Avenue
T. V's Corner
Shafter Receives 799.38 From State Licenses
The city of Shafter gets 799.38 from the state board of equalization as its share of alcoholic beverage licenses for the six months ending June 30. Other allocations include Delano 804.38, Maribone 476, Taft 177.50, Tehachapi 552.50, Bakersfield 10 073.75, with remaining funds to the county treasury.
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Shafter
State Board of Equalization
Delano
Taft
County Treasury
Armistice Day Observance Plans in Shafter and Bakersfield
Next Wednesday is Armistice Day. Shafter will observe with bank and city offices closed while many residents plan to travel to Bakersfield for the parade.
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Shafter
Bakersfield
Hallowe'en Parade Big Success in Shafter
The Shafter Kiwanis club stagedits annual Hallowe en parade drawing large downtown crowds Friday evening. The four section procession led by Boy Scout Kenneth Pipkin included the high school band and groups featuring costumes pets and bicycles. Judges Mrs Stringham Mr Cooper and Mr Vignolo awarded prizes to winners including Kenneth Zeman Jean Gaede Bernice Spahn and Kenneth Cooper with Dororthy Kroeker as the groom in Group 3.
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Shafter
Hallowe'en
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Kenneth Pipkin
Shafter High School
P. L. Arnold
James Street
Pacific
Legion Hall
California Avenue
T. V.’s Corner
Central Avenue
Mesdames
E. B. Stringham
Floyd Cooper
Ted Vig
Nolo
Kenneth Zeman
Superman
Holtz Jacobsen
Red Devil
Donna Hare
Jean Gaede
Bernice Spahn
America
Phylis Peters
Bee Bee Channeson
The
Wee Bride
Beatrice Elam
Dorothy Kroeker
Kenneth Cooper
Leroy Paslay
Spud Ceiling Price Concerns Raised by Growers Leader
W B Camp told Shafter Rotarians that Washington talks on potato ceilings may set prices too low and ignore a floor price. He praised Secretary Wickard as a real friend to farmers while lamenting indifference from others in high places.
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W. B. Camp
Washington, D. C
Shafter Rotarians
National Capital
Wickard
Shafter joins nation in rolling up big Republican victory
The Shafter district joined nationwide returns showing a strong Republican landslide. Voters backed Republican Earl Warren for governor, Frederick Houser for lieutenant governor, Frank Jordan for secretary of state, James Quinn for state board of equalization, and Charles Johnson for state treasurer, with Wallace Ware defeated for attorney general. The article notes the national House balance remains unsettled and comments on post election political implications.
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Patterson
Houser
Peek
Jordan
Kenny
Ware
Watson
State Board of Equalization- Sperbeck
Quinn
Shafter
Olson
Warren
State Board of Equalization
Wallace Ware
Robert Kenny
Earl Warren
Frederick Houser
Frank Jordan
James Quinn
State Board Board of Equalization
Charles Johnson
House
Herbert Hoover
Youth To Be Served Must Serve Float Planned
The 20-30 club of Shafter will feature a float in Bakersfield Armistice Day parade with the theme Youth To Be Served Must Serve. About 25 members and guests attended a Ladies Night dinner at Cawelo. Honor guest was Past President Private Elmer Anderson of Minter Field.
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Shafter
Bakersfield
Cawelo
Elmer Anderson
Minter Field
Mrs Susan Neuman Crosses Great Divide
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Susan Neuman 64 at Advent Church Shafter with Rev J Melendy of Modesto officiating. Interment followed in Shafter cemetery. Survived by husband William Neuman two sons Williard and Edwin two daughters Irene and Hulda six grandchildren and five brothers and one sister.
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Advent Church
Susan Neuman
White Memorial Hospital
Los Angeles
Williard Neuman
Shafter
Edwin Neuman
San Diego
Irene Neuman
Hulda Rusk
Bakersfield
Neuman
Mary Phyllis
Glen
Norita Rushall
Wasco
Alice
Edna
Lois Neumann
Peter
Daniel
John
Frank Isaac
Ersfield
K Peters
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Ter Field
Muroe
Minter Field Band
Richland District
Hallowe'en Parade
Earl Weill
Kiwanis Club
Nation
Callar
Governor Olson
Sperbeck
Shafter No
Maple
Quan
Poplar
Annis
Great Divide
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