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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1941
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows an ad with a plea for parable reading and a note that advertising rates furnished on application. Mentions a telephone contact and a dated reference in a small town classified section.
Editorial notes Shafter High School Colonels and coach Tommy Thompson for their first ever victory by a lightweight team over Wasco last Saturday. The piece praises their offense and resilient defense, urges continued hustle to make wins a habit, and swerves into local industry musings and light community items.
In Shafter a new local coordinating committee forms to identify community needs in sequence and rally support from all organized groups toward united action. The goal is to pool ideas, avoid fragmentation, and expedite progress with sustained member interest and group backing. There is music that can be accomplished.
Talk of a new Shafter industry grows around turning local potatoes into flour. Spuds once wasted in the district and used only for livestock feed for the past two years are now the focus of a venture that has largely remained in discussion.
A collection of quotes from Archie Hanson Sidney Ehrman Mae West David Price Mrs Chas Tillett Mrs Nancy McCann and Robert Gordon Sproul touching deer folklore tax burden defense mobilization and postwar planning. Each statement reflects concerns over national policy gender voting influence divorce cases and international affairs.
Members of Class 42 B of aviation arrived at Lerdo basic flying school for their first introduction to a BT 3A training plane numbered 148. The cadets spent time on drill military courtesy and ground school, with about 60 hours in the air and 70 hours of ground work in primary training.
The Fresno Bee and other papers discuss defense production under Hillman at the Biltmore Bowl, inflation and price control calls, and bids on defense housing. Other items note rising food prices, rapid motor and power progress, bicycle sales, a Colorado barber mystery, Soviet wheat adaptation, and a Milwaukee Post quip about Hitler and sea freedom.
Statistics show only 3 percent of cadets in Lerdo ten week cycles are excluded from further training. Most eliminations occur in primary schools and result from the program’s intensity and the army’s limited time for lagging students. Some individuals cannot learn military flying due to physical or nervous makeup, though their talents are redirected as cadets.
A description notes Telegraph Hill in San Francisco rising an abrupt 300 feet from the Bay, shaping the landscape and skyline. The landmark’s height emphasizes its prominence in the harbor area and its geographic presence.
An article explains Defense Savings stamp values and exchangeability. It notes the Treasury's Retail Advisory committee directs the national movement to sell stamps in retail outlets, chaired by Benjamin H. Namm of the National Retail Dry Goods Association, with leaders from 13 other major retail groups.
Financial conditions in the Shafter district are unusually favorable with strong bank clearings post office returns and railroad reports. Raisins cotton and grapes bring solid returns plus high butterfat prices. Shafter's 1929 cotton crop valued at about 400000 from 4000 bales. gin operates continually with 12 men. district covers about 12 miles square. Community notes include Legion events benefits musical acts and a big Halloween masque dance.
Mrs. C. P. Morgan teaches third grade and departmental work at Maple school this year. She previously taught at Maple and is a University of California graduate. She has served as president of the county federation of women's clubs and of the Wednesday Afternoon Club of Shafter.
Shafter high school footballers, playing their first season game in Bakersfield, were defeated 18 to 0. Inexperience and minimal practice blamed. coach Rowland Taylor remains hopeful with more practice. The American Legion plans to help by organizing a practice match.
A joint installation of officers of the American Legion and Woman's Auxiliary is planned for Monday night at the Woman's Coup house. Commander 15th district and Fred Dukes state sergeant at arms will serve as installing officers. Proceedings begin at six o'clock with refreshments after. All veterans are invited.
Plans to organize night classes at Shafter High School in December if sufficient support is found. Earlier efforts to start night classes this month failed due to lack of support. Miss Mamie Huff recently from North Dakota was the weekend guest of Miss Olivia Mayer.
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