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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1944
Page
3
Shafter volunteers note rapid town growth strains on water mains and fire pressure. They report deficiencies to the city and public utility district and urge immediate improvements while awaiting postwar funding.
High school students propose a youth center modeled on a club style with Pat Kelly as contact. They seek a safe evening gathering place for local youths and ask the Shafter Press for ideas or input as plans develop.
The Press recalls last spring's community tree planting honoring service members and urges a fall revival. Dozens joined to plant and water trees, with a note that the high school farm may again provide cuttings for residents to plant, beautifying the town and countryside.
Wasco neighbors show support for incorporation citing Wasco News editorial as rising public interest. The Shafter experience is cited as a catalyst, illustrating how incorporation could unify the community.
Community notes recount Maes Loewens mountain vacation and Porterville visitors. Families from Sacramento, Oregon, and Bakersfield join bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. J A Roscamp while others share meals and plans, including Miss Alma Hiebert working with Bible clubs and Spar Mary Ellen Hansen's Florida posting.
Mrs. Ed Gamegan hosted a luncheon party last Thursday to celebrate Mrs. Frei Ruhlman’s birthday. Guests included Mrs. J. A. Roscamp, Mrs. Jack Battaglia, Mrs. Sylvia Paughman, Mrs. Fred Vandenberg, Mrs. P. L. Arnold, and Mrs. Dick Eckman. A handkerchief shower and a birthday gift to Mrs. Roscamp followed. Bridge concluded with Mrs. Rroscamp high and Mrs. Arnold second. Pvt. Arnold Morss Jr. lies in a Camp Roberts hospital after an operation and is reported to be progressing.
AM 3c James S. Son of the U S N has been home in Shafter on a 15 day leave after 14 months of sea duty in the Pacific. While he was here he was able to assist with family matters and reunite briefly with relatives.
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