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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1940
Page
7
A warden notes Wimpy Bender entered the Grose flat to locate flames during Saturday’s fire. A bystander dragged Wimpy to safety as volunteers and county crews used minimal water and avoided unnecessary damage. The piece also criticizes modern education and includes reader submissions and local commentary.
A fragmentary note references a reporter and romance, mentions plans to plant more trees in Shafter this spring, and praises George Lucas smoked turkey as a tastier preparation. The isolated phrases provide no cohesive event or identifiable figures beyond the casual asides.
Lieutenant James Danley of Lancaster and N E Wilkerson of Palmdale killed in an airplane crash in the mountains southeast of Vin cent were friends of Jack Crawford of Shafter. The men died while searching for 13 year old Boy Scout Herschel Guthrie who was lost in the hills. Guthrie was found unharmed after the crash.
Shafter native Myron Janzen, veteran end for Bakersfield JC, closed his junior college career as Kern County champions beat Taft 19 to 0. Janzen pressured Taft star Freitas and harried the Cougar backfield, anchoring the defense in the pivotal title win.
Bank of America reports October gains across California and the far west driven by defense prep. California industrial employment up 22 percent from last year while payrolls rise 27 percent and weekly earnings up four percent. Aircraft shipbuilding machinery metal and autos lead growth. West Coast defense contracts total 1.74 billion dollars since July. New building in October hits 58.9 million with 31.8 million for homes. retail sales up four percent from a year ago.
Open civil service positions include teacher in Indian community and boarding school and a departmental guard. Full details available from John Roskam at the Shafter post office.
Mr and Mrs A J Regier thank all who aided them in their accident on October 30. They cannot recall names but remember the deeds of kindness shown to them.
Dr. W Gorczynski of UC Scripps says aridity maps help California farmers and horticulturists assess dryness of air and soil for irrigation planning and crop choice. He notes deserts cover about one fifth of the world and that aridity, not rainfall alone, guides arid area surveys.
Bowling action continued at the Neuman alley with results from this week in the Commercial league. Scores and standings were reported for multiple teams as play wrapped up.
Vaughn rolled a high game of 226 in business league bowling at Neuman alley. Bill Neuman posted the high series of 548 for the week.
At a Wasco Odd Fellows Lodge No 483 meeting the group voted to give any member one year free dues if drafted for military service. The action aims to support members facing conscription and encourage continued lodge participation during service.
Several students at Shafte High School plan to submit manuscripts to the National High School Poetry Association for possible publication in the fourth annual anthology of high school poetry. Deadline for mailing December 5.
Lieutenant Colonel F W Koester oversees a western remount sale at Kern County Fair Grounds in Bakersfield to purchase horses for the U S Army. Horses must be 4 to 8 years old geldings no mares 15 to 16 hands color bay brown black or chestnut well broke and free from paddling high action or unsoundness. Price ranges from 150 to 175 delivered at the shipping point.
A Federal Farm Security Administration mobile migrant camp near McFarland is ready to operate two miles east of town. It houses 200 families, with diesel power, hot and cold water, bath tents, and 32 showers. Sanitary wash tubs and 200 tent floors supported by 50 loanable tents are available. Only agricultural workers may reside. single men and women are excluded. A nurse will be on site at all times.
Fire damage estimated at 500 dollars occurred at the W. C. Grose apartment in the 100 block on Central Avenue. The blaze started in Katie Cook’s rooms and is believed to have stemmed from a gas floor heater. Neighbors and Shafter Volunteer Fire Department members rescued two puppies, while the fire was held in check with a garden hose until forestry unit arrived. About a dozen volunteers responded.
Ellen Davenport won the junior senior division and Betty Mork won the freshman sophomore division at Shafter High School. Davenport spoke on America's manpower and Mork on Amelia Keep Your Lights On. Irene Kroeker was second and Richard Becker third in the upper division, while Elsie Mettler and Murial Kirkham took second and third in the lower division. Finals were before a student assembly in the high school gymnasium.
Members of the Shafter High School Photography Club plan a picture-taking expedition in Kern Canyon on December 1. Club advisor is Lloyd Pack.
A child health conference will be held at the county camp south of Shafter Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 3. Immunizations for diphtheria and smallpox will be administered. Dr. M. A. Gifford of the Kern County Public Health Department will conduct, with nurse Miss Vera Kovell in charge. Mothers are urged to bring children under school age to the camp recreation hall.
A camp session convened on the first Tuesday of each month under Miss Kovell, continuing a routine gathering for organizers and attendees.
Kern County taxes have first installment delinquent on December 5 at 5 p m. County tax collector J Perry Brite warns that eight percent penalty applies if payment is late. The notice emphasizes timely payment to avoid the surcharge.
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