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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1944
Page
1
The piece argues the American public favors a younger, more energetic leader after twelve demanding years with President Roosevelt and Senator Truman in the spotlight. It predicts Roosevelt will likely lose if he seeks a fourth term, citing age and weariness as factors shaping the race.
Fire Chief Frank Russell reports a nozzle from his small fire truck is missing. Anyone with information should notify the chief at once.
The Shafter Legion asks families to submit service members' names for the World War II Honor Roll. Names should be placed in a box at Stringham's Drug Store by October 1, with plans to install officers at the September 18 meeting in Geotech Hall.
The notice states September 28 as the final day to register for the November 7 presidential election. It warns that voters who did not vote in the last general election or who have moved from their precinct since last registering must re register now.
Funeral services were held for 11 year old Billy Lee Shay struck by a hit and run driver near Smiths Corners on September 8. The service took place at the Pentecostal Church of God with Rev. Cecil Pool officiating. Shay, born in Oklahoma, lived in Shafter with his mother Mrs. Walter G. Shay and brother Harold who is serving overseas in the Army.
W J Prosser of Standard Oil Public Relations entertained the Shafter 20 30 Club at the Shafter Motel during a weekly dinner. The program included war pictures showing the harsh realities faced by members serving overseas. Vice-president Gregrey Malory introduced Prosser as Program Chairman. Guests included Chuck Christopher Jake Siemens Clarence Neuman Lowell Todd Arthur Johnson Holger.
Dr Thomas I Nelson superintendent district for Kern County Union High urged education reform from top to postwar era at Shafter Club urging selection of a county board of education for veterans return. Proposals include expanding junior colleges to four year status through 14th grade and stressing vocational training. Introduced by Dr Alvin Gaede with H W Kelly presiding.
Mr and Mrs Pope and their Fonita have returned to Pawnee Nebraska their home after a visit. The record notes Jack Lighthill is a visitor.
Shafter residents push for a teen recreation center to provide a safe, self run space where high schoolers can dance, socialize, and have wholesome fun. Several students and residents urge adult backing and shared responsibility to launch and sustain the club.
Officials of the Fifteenth District Agricultural Association announce cash prizes for the Victory Foods Fair to be held September 20 to 24 in Bakersfield. Open class herdsman judging offers 25 for first, 15 for second, 10 for third, with similar sums from A S Goode and Arthur J Alexander. Jenny Brandt grants 50 for the junior stock judging winner, with F F A and 4 H contributing a permanent award.
A coroner's jury ruled the death accidental after 16 year old Scott of Rio Bravo ran over a boy named Shay while driving south on Shay Seee hia wes. Scott, with James Moore and Kenneth Rice, left the scene and later reported to Constable Hanley Witcher. The coroner's verdict led to Scott's release.
The Northern draft board announces the final induction of men from the Shafter Wasco area. Names listed include Lopez Aramando and Delano Fred B Steagall from Shafter Elmer P Culwell Shafter Clyde M Hudson Wasco Harold E Gillham McFarland.
Unclear fragment references San Francisco civic affairs with scattered characters and date-like hints. No coherent event, person, or organization details are readable to form a complete card.
The Kern County Cub Pack announces a Sunday 2 30 PM picnic at the High School grounds to begin Fall activities. J W Gwin Cub Master says all Cubs parents Den Mothers and Cub Committeemen are invited with lunches provided refreshments to be served. Last year the Pack grew from a small group to a large, active unit. Den Mothers include Mrs Riley Marsh Mrs Floydrany and Mrs Jack Thompson. Committeemen include Ted Kidman chairman J H Fuller Glenn Crampton and Boots Perry.
The Shafter Ministerial Association will resume religious education classes for gram mar school children next week during regular school hours with Mrs. Chris Ummel as superintendent and Miss Marguerite Johnson assisting. A new full time teacher joins due to large prior enrollment of over 400 students. Forms for parental permission will be issued in the first school week. Classes meet at the Congregational Church building and American Legion Hall.
Wasco resident Dewey Kin gs Wasco- Resident connections surface as Mrs Annis, a relative of the candidate, reportedly assisted by campaign publicity. The Press notes Mrs Annis invited to meet Dewey during his Los Angeles campaign trip, highlighting a familial resemblance to the governor designate.
A school notice reports enrollment changes at Richland with 506 boys and 414 girls. The figures indicate substantial growth in student numbers across genders at the Richland school.
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