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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1944
Page
1
The fragment mentions a lawyer and a craftsman, a dam and open air, urging acceptance and suggesting going underground for anguish. It notes the phrase has become part of American life, but details are unclear.
The Business and Professional Women’s Club met November 2 at Shafter Motel with Peter Charneson leading a discussion on the twelve propositions on the ballot. Ohanneson explained the club’s members and guests, and Mrs. Al Kreuger invited all to Monday Red Cross sessions from 7 to 9 30 p.m. until a member can lead the group. The next meeting on November 16 at 7 30 p.m. will be at Mrs. Floyd Cooper’s home and focus on Red Cross work with guests Violet Hemingson Kathryn Hurd Jessie Fuller Bernice Walz Blythe Monroe Sareh.
In 1943 California produced ceramic goods valued at 13,617,552 dollars. The figure reflects statewide manufacturing activity in that year, with the total sum representing the value of ceramic products produced across the state.
The nation spoke at the polls last Tuesday and named Franklin Delano Roosevelt to a fourth term as president. America remains sovereign as the war rages, with unity behind Roosevelt to win the war quickly and ensure a safer world afterward.
In a regional tally the "60 at 60" amendment failed 365 to 155 while the "right to work" amendment passed 361 to 174. Local officials recorded partial support and opposition across several numbered items including 1 2 4 5 9 and 12 with others rejected.
The speaker notes a more agreeable climate than England and describes passable roads torn up by German shells in places. He observes larger French farms and oxen used for plowing. Cpl Kliewer serves as truck dispatcher for his squadron of the Air Force. His brother Ben has moved into the Merchant Marine, earned a lieutenant rank, bought a home in Norfolk, and plans to travel to the west via cargo ship after a failed priority to fly from Virginia.
Mrs. Margaret Regehr received a letter this week from her husband Pfc. Henry Regehr stationed in England. The brief item notes the communication as part of wartime dispatches describing letters and audience remarks.
Mr. Keesey outlined phonics as essential for reading development and described integrating a continuous program across grades. He offered concrete methods for word recognition using context clues word form cues and phonetics. The Richland School District uses Scott Foresman readers from first through sixth grade to support the program.
Announcement of a sale of all dairy cows and heifers at Frank Adams Dairy in Shafter. The sale takes place next Thursday, November 16, starting at 10 30 am with free lunch served at noon.
Water hardness stems from dissolved calcium and magnesium salts and, in some cases, from iron and aluminum salts. The statement notes mineral content as the primary source of hardness and reflects early chemistry discussions on water composition.
Four men were burned in an explosion at Minter Field. The report lists ages and partial addresses, including Corporal Dean W. Bryant and Private Donald Ray, with other names obscured by OCR errors. The incident prompted hospital care for the injured.
Leach leads a mission against Nazi Messerschmitt plants at Regensburg in August 1943, delivering a damaging attack on German industry. The raid targeted the aircraft production facility, aiming to hinder enemy air power.
Shafter Generals host Wasco Tigers on the gridiron Friday night at 7 30 as both sides seek a decisive win in what promises to be the season's top contest. Coaches Lowell Todd and Frank Griffith emphasize a hard fought clash with possible rematch if Shafter triumphs.
William R. Lachenmaier son of Mr and Mrs John Lachenmaier earned a commission as second lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers after graduating from officer school He and his wife Thelma Eproson take a ten day hunting leave in Pennsylvania before further training at Fort Belvoir and assignment to Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
Lt Durward Annis and companions planned a swim near a coral atoll but were forced to shoot two sharks that threatened them in the water. The incident highlights dangers faced by divers and sailors in distant waters.
Local harness racing enthusiasts plan to enter horses in races at Tulare this Sunday. Fe Sol Camp will start King Abbey, a pacer, while Cay saves bemee is set for the afternoon program.
At a university conference the deadly disease of heart valve infection was discussed. Doctors noted nearly all cases fatal before penicillin and reported successful recoveries across age groups from infants to seniors, highlighting penicillin as the key to survival.
The Richland Parent-Teachers Association holds a meeting November 14 at 3 p.m. in the Richland cafeteria. Mrs Letha Brock chairs with a Pilgrim play by Santa Fe Building 5th graders and a children's books exhibit by Mrs Thomas Wedge. Irene Branham from Bakersfield will discuss books for children for Christmas.
The Rev. R. D. Hurd of Los Angeles, secretary treasurer of the Southern California District, Pentecostal Church of God, will be a guest speaker at the Shafter Pentecostal Church this weekend. He will speak at 7 30 p m on Sunday.
James presented to Mayor Neufeld a set of master plans for Shafter's postwar growth starting November 1. He described concurrent studies and emphasized that approval would guide a general growth pattern with detailed plans and ordinances to ensure orderly, enforceable development by city authority. He offered ongoing consultation with the mayor and council.
The voting women's Sewing Circle of the Mennonite Brothers Church will hold its annual sale on November 14 at 7 30 p m in the church building. Fancy articles quilts comforts and embroidery work will be sold with proceeds for Mission Purposes. Mrs Sue Isaac chairs the committee in charge.
Treasurer Glen Crampton reported the drive totals: 8465.93 for Community Chest, 100.00 War Chest, 25.00 Boy Scouts, 15.00 Campfire, 55.00 War Chest, totaling 8650.93. Directors praised the public and urged further contributions to the treasurer Gian Conespian.
A local Kiwanis singing event is mentioned in a brief community note describing participants and date. The item highlights a small gathering aimed at charity and social activity within the neighborhood.
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