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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1946
Page
1
The Delano Record’s festival coverage is praised as a strong booster effort reflecting Delano’s civic punch. The writer compares Delano and Shafter, joking about wine energy but credits Delano’s community spirit and growth with notable promotional impact.
At the regular Shafter 20-30 Club meeting, held at Cawelo on Wednesday night, members were urged to attend the Delano Sub-District convention on November 2 and 3. Vice-President Lowell Todd presided in place of Herb Neuman as he attended a Tulare gathering for the national 20-30 president. Reports came from committees planning the club’s children's Christmas party.
Shafter Community Chest directors, called by president Orvin Mettler, meet at 7 30 tonight to plan the 1947 campaign. Since 1944 the Chest consolidates local fundraising for charitable and youth service groups into one drive to avoid duplication and offer a single giving opportunity. Tonight's meeting will announce plans for 1947 Chest drive.
Wanda Ashmore surged from 5,000 votes to 320,000 last night while Gerene Bepley and Bobtie Albright trailed in second and third with 180,000 and 165,000. Petra Nieto Ollie Skaggs and others also climbed, as the contest offers a deluxe San Francisco trip and cash prizes up to 100 for second, 50 for third, 25 for fourth, and 15 for fifth and sixth, plus a 10 percent commission.
Yesterday at 6 pm the Shafter Press subscription contest released tallies for contestants led by Wanda Ashmore with 320 000 votes. Gerene Begley 180 000, Bobbie Albright 165 000, Petra Nieto 105 000, Ollie Skaggs 105 000, Iva Bayless 80 000, Bertha Kroeker 70 000, Johnnier Westbrook 40 000, Helen Klassen 20 000, Margaret Mayberry 15 000, Frances Sloan 10 000, Edna Powell 5 000, Bonnie Bender 5 000, Leo Sullivan 5 000.
C L Tomerlin of Bakersfield spoke to Shafter Rotary on the menace of communism. He traced regimes from Sparta to Rome, cited Christianity and Greek philosophy as foundations of democracy, warned of the Rome fall and dark ages, and urged defeat of the Fair Employment amendment on the November 5 ballot. Introduced by H W Kelly with Bates Dewey presiding.
Center in Bakersfield announces that all Kern draft board offices will centralize in Bakersfield while the separate boards keep existing functions. North Kern board members include Peter Channeson of Shafter Frank Panero and Loren Billings of Delano and Major George Funk confirms the plan.
Kern County remains the third wealthiest in California by land value, with a valuation surpassing 222 million dollars. Alameda County trails with about 174 million dollars in land value.
Postmaster George Guenther announced that the Post Office Department is inviting bids for a new lease of a post office building in Shafter. Bids are due by November 15, with the current lease expiring in June 1947.
The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting on Tuesday October 15 and finalized plans for a rummage sale set for Saturday October 19. Members were asked to donate rummage and call 618 or 496 for pickup. Mrs Helen Hobson urged support for the district meeting at Tulare on October 20 and welcomed new members.
Business directory spotlights Neuman Johnson a modern hardware and household appliance firm owned by Robert Neuman Earl Johnson and Clarence Neuman managed by G E Sparks. The feature appears on page one of section two offering more details about this Sharfter enterprise.
The Junior Woman's Club hosted its annual Rush Tea on September 25 at the Wednesday Afternoon Clubhouse. Executives Miriam Schnidt Dorothy Neuman Violet Brughelli Ruth Handel Vivian Neuman Annabel Thompson presided with Genevieve Craig and Violet Neuman at the tea table. there were numerous guests including Vera Dyer Claudine Albright Maxine Albright Beulah Neuman Elsie Mettler and many others.
The Kern County Kenner Club announces its second show of the year at Kern County Fair Grounds this Sunday October 20. The event starts at 2 PM under overseer Jack Bradshaw with Roy Cowan judging Sporting and Terrier breeds and Frank Simmons judging all other breeds. The April show drew over a thousand spectators and 143 pure-bred dogs.
The Shorter American reports the local Legion Welfare committee led by Hoot Perry outlines a national program to assist children or wives of veterans who are ill or financially destitute. Eligible families include those harmed by a veteran father’s illness or other involuntary hardships.
Carl Allen former proprietor of Allen's Barber Shop joins City Barber Shop staff. Tip Henderson, proprietor, announced the addition. The City Barber Shop staff also includes Jake Neufeld and Dee Hampton.
Shafter High Generals travel to Fowler Friday for a fourth- game of the season under lights as Fowler, undefeated in four starts, seeks revenge after last year’s loss. Coach Bledsoe reports good form and Don Zachary may return from injury. Shafter’s A and B squads will sleep in Fowler gym and attend Fresno State events. Parade plans include Kiwanis sponsored floats with prize increases and hopes for 2000 participants from Shafter and nearby schools.
A reception will be held Monday at 7 30 p m at the First Baptist Church in honor of Released Time Religious Education Workers Mrs C F Ummel and Miss Marguerite Johnson. The new assistant Miss Doris Andres joins the group as guests meet cooperating churches and hear about school development. Local helpers of Mrs Ummel are invited and refreshments will be served.
Intermediate and late potato history is required from Kern County growers to complete the 1947 price support program. Clifford Craig, secretary of the USDA county committee, reported.
Fifty-seven Shafter High School students earned places on the honor roll for the first grading period ending last Friday. Principal Jack M. Hill announced the list of names including Marie Allen Darlene Amos Bud Anderson Carene Bain Norma Banton Bob Bartel Geraldine Becker Joyce Bender and others.
A business meeting of the Junior Woman's Club was held on October 9 with vice president Dorothy Neuman presiding in the absence of president Miriam Schnidt. Hostesses for the evening were Vivian Neuman Doris Granquist and Betty Osborn. The next meeting will be held October 23.
Shafter Generals dominate Avenal Buccaneers 19 to 0 with Tom Fletcher and Wayne Hill scoring early. Reserve units for Shafter also shine as coach Dan Bledsoe rests starters and experiments in the second half. Aday stands out for Avenal on both sides of the ball.
Preparations for a hearing before the State Senate on highway matters dominate a forthcoming Shafter event. The central Valley report outlines a detailed briefing in advance of the session, with months of planning reflected in the materials prepared for the hearing.
Richland's football squad and coach Todd held the high school’s third period gym class to a 0 0 tie Monday. Captain Leroy Adamson passed to Paul Cato the end made several nice receptions. Youth sports progress includes eighth graders Kirkham's lead with 7 wins and no losses, seventh graders led by McLain, and sixth graders with Martin's team dominating.
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