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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1945
Page
1
The author argues public policy in the Great Central Valley water debate is split into pro and anti factions. They urge a middle ground among land and power interests, labor and management, and citizens to avoid a wholly socialist or wholly privatized outcome.
Jack Movana, recently discharged from the Army Air Forces, spoke to the Shafter Rotary Club at Tuesday noon. He recounted experiences as a bombardier for Germany and Japan and described bombing U boat pens on the French coast and the type of bombing conducted. The talk was introduced by Bates Dewey and guests included C. A. Davis R. Woollomes and Vernon.
Shafter subscriptions total 98 754 of 228 000 quota by noon with 65 680 in E Bonds and rest in other denominations. Bank of America led with 85 404, others 12 356 25 at Shafter and State Theatres and 998 75 at the Post Office. Miss Nugent won Miss Shafter in a close vote race over Miss Bender, boosting bond sales and aiming for Kern County Victory Bond Queen title in Bakersfield.
The Ernest J. Kump Company introduces radiant floor heating for Pacific Coast schools with hot water circulated floors kept below body temperature. Each classroom features air conditioning with at least five air changes per hour and controlled daylighting for even natural light. The plan aims for comfort and healthful conditions without relying on open windows.
A large warehouse at Coberly-West Gunning Company burned early Friday, likely due to a faulty truck ignition. Seven fire units from Shafter Wasco McFarland and Delano helped prevent spread to adjacent gin and office structures. The blaze consumed the warehouse two trucks and four pickups.
Minter Field asks Shafter residents to provide rooms or apartments for returning service men and their families. Housing shortages leave officers and families sleeping in cars. contact the billeting officer at extension 372 or call the Shafter Press.
Three members of Unit 29 J P Hanson advisor W A Livers and A W Eckman attended the annual Sunmaid meeting in Fresno Tuesday Reports were given by Wm Keeler manager and Lewis Lilly auditor.
Two hundred and thirty additional German prisoners of war arrived at the Shafter camp on Tuesday, bringing the total to 850. The prisoners are engaged in harvesting the local cotton crop.
The City Council approved a permit to operate a taxi service for Wm. G. Daylor at City Hall on Tuesday night. The council also removed the wartime waiver on the chicken ordinance.
Shafter males seek real exercise and fun at the High School gym with ping pong, basketball and volleyball. Contact Bill Brown Frank Russell or Leonard Gaede at once about Monday and Thursday night sessions.
Mrs. Eugene Dodge learned last Sunday of her mother's sudden death in Wilmington California. She left Monday to attend the services and be with family.
Don Little opens a commercial photography service through the Shafter Press under his direction. Call 765 to have Don Little come to your home or business with his photographic equipment.
Pete Wall, Minter Fire Chief, told Shafter Kiwanis members that fire losses in the Ned States are preventable and that fire prevention is an individual responsibility. He noted 85 percent of U S fires arise from carelessness. Mary Nugent, Miss Shafter winner, attended and received a leather case Primrose cosmetic set from McClure's Drug Store. Byron Hanson chaired and Glen Putman presided.
The Wednesday Afternoon Club and Junior Women's Club sponsor a dance at the Women's Club House Friday November 30 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Bob Sissons Orchestra will play. Next Wednesday a Pot Luck supper at 6 30 p.m. will honor members and families with Mrs E C Eckman in charge.
Beverly Proctor in Miss Helen Holmes 6th Grade won the main building Victory Bond Queen Contest at Richland School with 28 votes. Jean Wright in Mrs Norman Smith's 8th Grade class placed second. Dixie Sturgess in Mrs Ethel Livers 5th Grade class won in the Santa Fe Building. Richland School students sold 53 Victory Bonds totaling 18 dollars and 75 cents each, per Superintendent O T Olson.
County taxes due by December 5 at 5 p.m. to avoid a six percent penalty on the first installment. County Tax Collector J. Perry Brite issued the notice.
Shafter Motel marks the start of its third year under current management with a weekend birthday party for the community. The hotel is owned by the Zimmerman Brothers Jack Hugo and Otto with dining room operated by B E Treanor. The motel serves as a hub for local service organizations.
The Music Shop at 244 Central Avenue will open Saturday under Allen C. Anderson. The store offers records from leading companies and other musical supplies. A free musical toy is offered to kids on opening day.
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