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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
1
A contemporary warning argues that another major war threatens civilization and urges Americans to sacrifice for national and global peace. It emphasizes the need for unity, duty, and a shift from immediate gains to long term survival amid nuclear anxieties.
20 30 Club members finalize plans for the 20 30 sub district convention in Shafter October 20 and 21. Greg Malory reports 80 delegates from nine clubs including Bakersfield Taft Shafter Wasco Porterville Tulare Selma Fresno and Madera. The Sunday business meeting will be led by sub district governor Henry McCullen of Bakersfield with a Mannell park barbecue to close the session.
City Building Inspector Robert Youell submitted his resignation to the city council Monday night to become effective October 15. He cited business pressure as the reason. No successor was appointed by the council.
Kiwanis in Shafter announces an October 31 Halloween celebration for area children from Richland Maple Rio Bravo and Lerdo districts and Shafter High students. The event features a giant parade, bands, and a magic show by Virgil the Great at Shafter High auditorium. Tickets go on sale by students or at the door. committee members include A J Hemingson Bert Ware Ned Smith and others.
Arthur S. Crites, county chairman, outlined revised budgets since V J Day to fund allied agencies through December 1946 in a 15 month spread. He said 54 cents of each dollar supports USO clubs and shows, 40 cents to the United Seamen's Service, 2 cents to war prisoner aid, 35 cents to foreign relief, 4 cents to the emergency fund, and 1 cent to administration.
Readers told to expect the new serial Those Crazy Bartletts next week after a delay caused by mechanical problems at the Chicago syndicate's plant.
Shafter eyes an $85,000 post office building if Congress approves a $193 million federal buildings program. The project is among 284 California sites but selection for immediate work is not guaranteed per buildings commissioner W Englebert Reynolds. Local business group urged support from Congressman Alfred Elliott, who pledged cooperation.
The Shafter City Council at a special meeting bought a Ford V-8 truck with a convertible dummy body for city use. Purchased from George Haberfelde, Inc., it was the only one available on the coast and will be delivered Saturday. The council also issued a permit to the Shafter Kiwanis Club for a Halloween parade on October 31.
Mrs Fred Ruthman and Mrs Edward Gamegan co hosted a surprise birthday luncheon for Mrs William Harper last Thursday. Guests included Mrs J P Hansen, Mrs Dick Eckman, Mrs Christine Roscamp, Mrs Elizabeth Ingram and Mrs A E Phillips who presented a gift to the honoree.
The Business and Professional Women's Club of Shafter hosts a fashion show on October 18 at 8:00 p.m. at the women's club house with outfits by Johnson and Neuman Schirmer's and Shafter Mercantile. Hair by Dianes and Maxine's salons. Models include Lydia Bender Violet Neuman Katie Contreras Patricia Mettler and others. Children’s clothes by Paula McClure Charlene Knecker Marilyn Gaede and Dennis Gaede. Intermission features olden time costumes. Admission 75 cents. Tickets from Dianes Dial Cleaners Johnson and Neuman or any club member.
Mrs Birdie Williams of St Paul Minnesota arrived in Shafter on Sunday October 7 for an extended visit with her niece Mrs P C Guenther.
The Wednesday Afternoon Club held its opening meeting at the clubhouse on October 3 with seventy members present and ten new members admitted. Guests from Bakersfield and Shafter attended as Mrs. Ed Brown presided and introduced new members and organizers. The program featured pianist Walter Bergen and reader Neva Louison, while new drapes enhanced the clubhouse. Next gathering is October 17 at 2 PM with J. P. Hansen arranging the program and talks by Mrs. Fike from Bakersfield and Mrs. Chris Ummel on Bible topics.
Shafter community raises funds with local veteran service center adding incentive to give. Drive chairman Orvin Mettler notes last year set a record for over subscription. War Chest supports USO relief in Europe and Pacific, and home front humanitarian work. Campaign ends in October with rural areas meeting quotas.
Zachary, a junior, elected president of the Future Farmers of America at Shaffer High. Allen Mettler remains vice president and secretary, with Fred Starrh as vice president, Victor Bender as secretary, and Allen Mettler as treasurer. Charles Hitchcock named reporter and Robert Poznoff as watchdog. Teachers Glen Nay Holger Hansen and Burley ooley sponsor the club. The group plans multiple activities amid Kern County Fair preparation.
Construction of about fifty miles of electrical lines to serve 45 customers in the Cuyama Valley will start within ten days. Harold K. Fox, Kern district manager of Pacific Gas and Electric, announced the project to serve ten square miles, including 6000 acres now under cultivation for potatoes onions lettuce alfalfa grain and seeds.
Mrs Ralph Sanderson entertained a group of friends at a bridge party held at her home last week. Attendees included Mrs Oscar Wiedman Mrs P C Guenther Mrs Elizabeth Ingram Mrs J P Hansen and Mrs G A Lingaquist.
In wet conditions at Avenal, the Buccaneers outscored the Shafter Generals 13 to 6 with Marion Stephens and Ray Tabor scoring. The Generals struggled with fumbles and stalled drives as George Smith set up a late score, while Herschell Rogers added a two yard TD. Shafter faces East Bakersfield next, with B team Colonels 14 nothing winners over Shafter B.
In Shafter the Rotary Club hosts a six month contest between two attendance teams led by Rolf Jacobensen and Robert Neuman. The winner earns a barbecue while the loser faces a bragging rights loss unless a 100 percent attendance streak spans 30 days. The Jacobsen roster features Pat Kelly and 22 others. Neuman lists Ernest Panero Buck Wheat and teammates including John Reilly and Earl Cooper.
T. V. Little was named chair man of an industrial committee for Shafter at a Shafter Business Men's Association meeting last Friday. He plans a committee meeting with I. S. Terrell this afternoon. Decentralization trends may bring new plants to Shafter and existing industries have room for expansion.
Minter Field Fire Department cited for support of the National Victory Chest Drive. Col. R. C. Winston presented the Honor Roll Certificate to Charles F. Butts at a parade. All 49 firemen contributed. 48 gave 12.00 each and one gave 5.00, totaling 581.00. The certificate honors the department’s generosity and teamwork.
The Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club held a dinner meeting at the Shafter Motel where Genevieve Cooper chaired the session. New members Anne Jenner through Violet Brighelli were listed and will be initiated November 15. Tickets for a Musical Fashion show are sold by Helen Hobson at the Dial Cleaners.
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