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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1942
Page
2
A 1942 Thanksgiving reflection compares the Pilgrims and modern America facing peril yet recounts a abundant harvest of steel ships and wings of war. It praises American resolve, ally support from Russia China and Britain, and the absence of hunger or ruin at home despite global conflict.
A bustling auto show draws crowds as dealers showcase new lines and comforts while a long-time buyer weighs upgrades. The event spotlights year’s innovations, from performance features to design tweaks, stirring curiosity about future purchases.
Nostalgia rises as the Automotive Council for War Production urges plants to scrap nonessential tools and fixtures to support replacement parts. Postwar shows are shaping up to thrill auto enthusiasts with new motors, fuels, design advances, and weight distribution improvements.
The California State Chamber of Commerce outlines four agriculture focused steps to safeguard labor for wartime food efforts. Proposals include liberal deferments for key farm workers, limiting recruitment in rural areas, allowing more Mexican migrant workers, and permitting Japanese workers from relocation camps under supervision. Additional measures call for 48 hour work week rules, easing overtime and contract restrictions, and centralizing national manpower planning.
The 19 year old Raymond Sallee of Shafter was shot in the chest while rabbit hunting Sunday evening. He was treated by a local doctor and transported to Kern General Hospital where doctors reported him in fair condition. The accident occurred when the gun discharged as he struck a bush to frighten a rabbit.
Dr J C Geiger health director notes soaring birth rates among shipyard workers families while Congressman Ford lauds North Africa expedition as a credit to US military planning. Fresno writer Saroyan recalls bed making as a grim routine, and Lt Governor Patterson jokes about a temporary governorship amid railroad commission talks. Barbara O Day Custer discusses her divorce suit outcome.
The piece highlights a covert and improvised push into French Africa during WWII led by Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark. It describes rapid covert moves, use of aircraft, submarines, ships, and informal talks with Tunisian and Moroccan rulers, plus a bold, makeshift approach that bypassed formal ultimata and pink‑tea diplomacy.
Researchers at the University of California Hospital report cedilanid a crystalline substitute from the Balkan plant digitalis lanata surpasses digitalis purpurea in treating heart disease. Drs Francis E Chamberlain and Maurice Sokolow note faster action with benefits seen in 10 to 20 minutes, administered orally or by vein injection, and now marketed for physician use.
Mrs Lenora B Elwood Kern district nursing council chair appeals for 2000 nurses to enroll between Armistice Day and Pearl Harbor Day to support the Red Cross First Reserve. She says civilian need is great but soldiers mercy requires sacrifice and urges immediate enrollment to meet a Kern quota of 22 nurses.
Lawrence A. Harper, assistant history professor at the University of California, says postwar Far East nations will hold a stronger role in world affairs. He cites China’s nationalization, a growing fighting force and new ideas, and urges the United States to focus on courtesy and race prejudice while China and the United Nations lead over Japan’s imperial ambitions.
The sheriff’s office reports a pump gas engine two sacks of barley clothing and other items valued over 150 were taken from the Bloomer ranch in Sh after Saturday.
A fragment notes a person last seen fleeing through a window, implying a sudden exit or possible incident. The line hints at an event or crime scene context without detailing names or locations. Further readable context is needed to specify involved individuals or place.
Rio Bravo residents report F W Haag arriving from Martinez to visit relatives and friends. Irene Sade stayed overnight with Helen Ross. Pvt William F Bradley from Camp Stockton visited friends. Garlyn Ross stayed overnight at John Sade’s. Mr and Mrs C Rollands and Julia Morrison with a Bakersfield family dined with J E Haag. War Manpower lists San Francisco among 64 regions facing shortages. Bonds buy bombdust for bums.
In Kern County California the estate of Alfred R King deceased is administered by Cora A Prichard Administratrix with the Will Annexed. Creditors and others having claims against the estate must present them with vouchers within six months after the first publication to Claflin Dorsey Campbell 208 Harlins Building Bakersfield or file with the clerk of the Superior Court Kern County. First published November 5 1942.
Jerome Mettler Administrator of the Andrew D. Mettler estate calls all creditors and claimants to present their vouchers within six months after the first publication. Claims must be filed with A Peter Channeson, attorney, in Shafter California, or with the Kern County Superior Clerk. First published October 22.
A 65 year old Michigander gathered 150 pounds of scrap metal and wheeled it by barrow to the village collection center five miles away.
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