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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1944
Page
3
In the Sixth War Loan drive started Monday Shafter aims to raise 310000 from individual subscriptions. The War Loan Committee led by Glen Nay calls for complete community cooperation as victory in Europe nears and battles in the Pacific continue.
The Shafter Public Utility District and the City of Shafter pursue a merger seen as logical though complex. The community must agree the merger is necessary and remove the main obstacle, with the Shafter Business Men's Association leading the year’s top project.
The piece praises Shafter High School players for fighting through losses. It argues winning isn’t everything and commends resilience and character shown by the boys. It posits future years will bring different battles and fewer losses.
Texas educators touring the country praised the Shafter High School farm calling it the finest they had seen. Glen Nay and the Agricultural Department deserve pride for the acclaimed setup and practical education praised by visitors.
As national politics fade, California must press a vast Central Valley development program. The plan, rooted in irrigation, flood control and power, promises industrial growth and prosperity for Central and Northern California, regardless of state or Federal control. A united effort is urged to turn cheap water and power into an expansive agricultural and industrial empire.
Mrs. Fred Ruhlman entertained with a dessert bridge party at her home on November 14. Guests included Mrs. Christine Roscomb and Mrs. T. V. Little. Mrs. Gamegan held the high score for the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs J P Hansen hosted the Pinnochle Club at their home last Saturday evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs O C Weidmann Mr and Mrs Ralph Sanderson Harry Fowler Mrs Jeannette Stoner Mrs Esther Miller of Wasco and Mrs Elizabeth Ingram.
Mr and Mrs Scots Perry and Mr and Mrs Ed Warren visited Los Angeles for races last Friday. They returned to Shafter with Mrs Perry's sister Lois Love PhM 3/e WAVES who is stationed at Long Beach for the weekend.
Miss Alice Barton of Stockton spent the week end in Shafter visiting friends. She visited Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Oliver Sly. Vernon Driggers spent Sunday at the Sly's.
Week end guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Fike include Mrs Lenkis of Ob Adie sakuae ae and family, and Mr and Mrs Taylor Zerkel with son Howard of Culver City. For Xmas Cards Shafter Press.
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