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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1941
Page
2
A brief publisher notice lists H. G. Comfort as publisher and gives Thursday publication details at 160 Central Avenue Kern County California and contact information including postal and telephone details.
Local shoppers are urged to buy at home with 35 shopping days left before Christmas. Merchants advertise appealing gift options in town, encouraging residents to explore stock before holidays and support local stores.
The General Petroleum wildcat near Shafter in Section 15 at 12 000 feet could open a new oil area west of town. Past wildcat success at Union south of Shafter boosted the local economy and school district, and the G P project could bring even greater benefits if it completes.
The piece outlines two rules for motorists: do not cut in and maintain a safe distance. Once in a lane, stay until a safe entry is possible. An arm signal does not grant the right to change lanes without ensuring safety. Speed amid congestion creates danger on highways.
The article warns that most highway accidents come from driver error rather than mechanical failure. It advises maintaining at least three car lengths behind the vehicle ahead while traveling at 25 miles per hour. It notes weaving lanes and cutting in after passing may seem to work briefly but the odds will eventually catch up.
The writer argues that crude curb parking reduces spaces and causes congestion. Painting stalls to standard widths would fit one car, prevent door damage, and ease traffic. The suggestion cites Central avenue as needing improved parking discipline and points to the new coordinating council for oversight.
Boston University Medical School reports Gramicidin a new drug far more potent than sulfanilamide. It cures skin ulcers wound infections and chest infections in tests. Early human trials underway and Britain may test on war wounded. not yet for sale.
Shafter turkey growers could fetch 85 cents per pound for drawn Thanksgiving birds in England. Yet growers may not care much about being in England at the moment due to current conditions.
Dr. C. Y. Wong of Kwantiung is reported to have developed a seedless watermelon. The claim mirrors familiar seeds of a rumored breakthrough, noted as a clever but possibly familiar novelty.
A Fresno Bee report notes Miss America of 1941 expressing a desire to pursue motion picture acting. The piece contrasts imagined stereotypes of American girlhood with the performer’s ambitions amid a media landscape.
J C Penner recalls spending a weekend in Death Valley California describing the vast landscape its geologic flora and climate. He notes Indian villages old wagons and stage coaches on display the winter weather and the colorful mineral mountains surrounding the valley.
SENOR De PATIO describes surrealist aim to capture unusual effect by hiring a hiccoughing model. STANLEY BROWN, freed after 17 years at Alcatraz, reflects that no prison is escape-proof and prisoners focus on getting out, even on the rock.
Major Ford Trimble, morale officer of the 8th Corps Area, states that army morale hinges on 90 percent intelligent leadership and 100 percent good food housing well planned training and a proper balance of work and recreation.
On her 84th birthday Gertrude Atherton says she has buried many critics and written many books yet still has something to say. She notes she has produced around 45 or 50 works and remains active as a writer.
Dr Paul Dudley White remarks that many people fear heart disease without having it and the belief alone can ruin their lives. The physician emphasizes mindset over medical danger in his outlook on heart health.
In Los Gatos the famed violinist Papa Moshe Menuhin speaks of his children Yehudi Hepzibah and Yaltah. He says they resemble their mother in being innocent and impractical idealists who are great givers. He notes that takers exploit their kindness and sweetness.
The account notes Dante's View offering a 6000 foot overlook of Death Valley where Bad Water lies 280 feet below sea level and Sierra Nevada peaks may appear in clear weather. It recalls Death Valley's first recorded discovery in 1849 and hints at possible early Spanish exploration with scant records remaining.
Frost across the district brings light ice and quotes Buttonwillow dairyman John W. Morgan on a quarter inch frost. Community events include Ladies Aid teddy bazaar prep, cotton talks by Fred W. Herbert, Mennonite conference ending with large attendance, and plans for a Legion turkey shoot and new Shafter post home.
It is reported that all Kern county cotton and possibly San Joaquin valley cotton will be marketed in Los Angeles where large mills will consume it. Goodyear mills in Los Angeles can use most local cotton, with substantial quantities already absorbed by Goodyear for automobile tire fabric. Tests are being made at the Goodyear plant in cooperation with the U S department of agriculture to improve Kern county cotton, announced L A Taylor farm adviser.
A special program for Shafter schools aligned with American Legion guidance was observed this week. Bakersfield city schools under Hrebert J. Healy and J. W. Byean Henan Dasasbatinta joined high school and grammar school activities reflecting district and county education initiatives.
Judge Lobre of McFarland sat in Shafter Friday afternoon for Judge Frank G. Whalen, presiding over a local court session.
Miss Hulda Wiebe spent a weekend with friends in Mojave. J N Davis at Essential Products plans to leave Tuesta to spend several days in Da Pelos. E C Schnider and family and Charles Schnider and family visited Shafter then Los Angeles before returning to Oklahoma. C E Schnider and family will go back to Shafter. The Richland school district committee led by H Midgeley traveled to Bakersfield to urge boundary extensions but found the meeting postponed to next Monday.
Miss Elma returned from a visit with relatives in Ladi. Mr Handel went fishing and claimed the limit of white bass. E B Stringham and daughter Patsy enjoyed a weekend in Angeles with Mrs Stringham and Miss Helen Stringham. Mr E B Grant and Junior spent a day in Porterville. Mrs J H was mentioned with Organae.
Roy Crawford is identified with a previous role as indicated in a clipped newspaper line. The fragment suggests continuation on Page 6 for fuller details about Crawford’s status or position.
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