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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1944
Page
1
The speaker reflects on humanity's long arc from dark times like Valley Forge to present progress. He argues future progress hinges on reviewing historical advances, facing setbacks with courage and initiative, and keeping faith as the key driver of civilization's forward march.
Funeral services for Horace G. Kretchmar 84 who died November 25 at a local hospital were held November 27 at the Janzen Funeral Home with Rev Wm S Harper officiating. Kretchmar a retired farmer had lived in Shafter.
Shaf ter's Sixth War Loan drive shows only 85000 of a 310000 quota sold as of yesterday. Community co chairmen Glenn Nay Pat Kelly announce committee members including Gina Galeern Sie mens Gaede Wil ton Tandgdist Kro man Jom Friz Zell Eddie Brown Crawford for planned fundraising efforts.
A free movie on December 7 at the Shafter Theater will accompany War Bond purchases. The event is part of a nationwide program with thousands of theaters showing films to promote bond sales. Admission is free to anyone buying a war bond that day.
The Senior and Cub Scouts join the parade with the high school band providing music. Entries include The High School Richland Maple and Rio Bravo schools with floats. H G West to display an antique collection of old vehicles including a stage coach and pioneer wagons. A large local horse unit will headline the procession.
Merchants and ranchers in Shafter donate at least 250 valuable merchandise prizes for a War Bond Auction on Tuesday afternoon and evening December 12. The afternoon sale will be downtown after penning, and the evening sale aligns with the Shafter 20-30 Club.
The gala event centers a War Bond sale with admission by ticket earned through purchasing at least one $25 War Bond. Pat Kelly as show chairman announces top seller prizes for clerks and two $25 bonds for the public at the show.
Cpl. Laverne Kliewer now in France writes of celebrations the French held after liberation from Nazis. Parties and dances lasted 24 hours. He and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kliewer, will see copies of Stars and Stripes War Week and Yank printed in Paris. He serves as dispatcher for 30 trucks in a squadron of the 9th Air Force.
Richland Elementary School students contributed over $100 to the Junior Red Cross. In most rooms every child gave, with all but one room participating. Angelo Patri urged the children to join, stressing citizen soldier duty and the vital need for helpers in the busy group.
Nay and Clarence Neuman of the War Bond Committee spoke at a sabotage unit meeting. The address highlighted war bond support and unity among home front groups.
Genevieve club plans a candlelight initiation with corsages for new members Ida Ma this Eva Risner Burnis Morris Katie Contreras Evelyn Young blood Helen Comfort Kathryn Hurd Blythe Monroe Bernice Walz Helen Juneman. Martha Gloeckler coordinates a musical program. The executive board meets at Rose Willis home and backs a USO dance season finale at the Women’s Clubhouse on November 30 with homemade apple pie refreshments.
Auxiliary packs boxes at Legion Hall December 5 after prior pickup at Lassi ter's Auto Supply Central Avenue before December 4. A War Stamp and Bond Booth will operate December 12 during the Sixth War Loan Drive Auction from 11 a.m. to completion with stamps and bond orders sold. Board members at the meeting included Mrs. Glenn Nay and five others.
Schneider and Wikoff were granted permission by the Shafter City Council to build a modern stucco plumbing and heating store on James Street opposite the new State Theatre once they receive construction priorities.
A towering illuminated Christmas tree was erected in San Francisco during the pre war holiday season, drawing crowds as residents admire the festive display and city officials anticipate seasonal events.
Mrs. Amelia Cornell announces second quarter honor roll with students Bartel and Virgil listed among scholars for the school year.
Shafter High School will add several extra days to Christmas vacation. Principal H W Kelly announced the break will run from December 15 to January 2. The move affects students and staff at the district campus.
About one hundred teens enjoyed a Thanksgiving Dance hosted by the Wednesday Afternoon Club at the Clubhouse on Friday evening November 24. Winners of the waltz were Leonard Witcher and Nadeline Alexander. jitterbug champions were Freda Holsonbake and Gerald Bayless. Club officers served cake and punch as chaperones hoped to sponsor monthly dances for high school and middle school students.
Don Peters of Long Beach is identified as a visitor featured in a short column. The note highlights his presence and origin without detailing events or activities.
City Council adopts an in cadenc ruling allowing burns until 5 p.m. with fines by 8 p.m. Violators face fines or imprisonment per City Clerk Prank Shaw. The Monday vote establishes enforcement actions for violations in Shater City.
The Spud Group announces a Potato Industry banquet next Monday at 6 p.m. at Cawelo. All potato growers are invited to attend.
Kern County Agricultural Commissioner Lewis Burtch described agriculture as the county’s leading industry with last year’s production totaling 96 million dollars, surpassing oil at 93 million. He outlined services offered by the agricultural office to local farmers during a talk near Rede Club. Kiwanis set two cars for the War Bond Parade on December 12, with Herb Schirmer as program chairman and Bill Johnston presiding.
The Shafter USO Hall will close December 1 by order of the national USO. All smaller non highway hubs are shutting now with funds redirected to mobile canteens in active combat zones. Furniture and equipment go to the Wednesday Afternoon Club for teen programs and future Soldier activities.
The Post Office Department invites bids for mail messenger service between the depot and the Post Office. Forms are available at the local Post Office. Bids must be annual and submitted by 6 p.m. Monday December 4.
A group of local youth who attended a Youth Fellowship conference at the First Baptist Church in Los Angeles last weekend joins Rev. E in reporting on the event.
On Thursday November 30 five Shafter Future Farmers will ship a truckload of prize stock to Los Angeles for the Great Western Livestock Show. The group prepared animals include eight fat lambs from Fred Stagrh and two freshmen Wayne Hill and Bob Albright. The effort follows two near championship finishes in prior Los Angeles fairs.
Tea event honoring Campfire Chief Miss Garvin set for December 4 at Shafter Women's Clubhouse from 3 to 5 p.m. Hostesses from local unions will lead. Garvin stresses expanding youth programs to curb delinquency and promote community service through Campfire Girls.
San Francisco school children can ride street cars and buses for less than half fare, extending affordable city transit access to young riders.
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