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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
1
Newell Paul argues that despite global threats and a muddled age, American optimism and relentless resolve have sustained democracy. He recalls revolutionary courage, wartime might, and the need for steadfast commitment to drive peaceful progress and avert a third world war.
Dr. A W Gaede and wife depart Shafter for Asuncion Paraguay to conduct medical research and relief work. They plan to stay about a year and a half with son Don Gaede and daughter Jimmie Beatrice accompanying part of the journey en route to Hillsboro and Los Celes. They sail from New York City on the 18th, arriving in Paraguay shortly after.
Dining Room operated by E. B. is featured with a big center section picture and history, located on page 9 and front page as part of a broader feature. The item highlights the restaurant’s origins, layout, and notable past events.
Santa Fe district headquarters in Fresno announced the night streamliner stop at Shafter is back on the original schedule effective immediately. Local business leaders and newspapers pressured for the reinstatement after the stop was cut several weeks ago, with Wasco Corcoran and northern communities joining the outcry. Shafter passengers from the north may now alight in Shafter rather than Bakersfield and arrange transport locally.
The Richland School P T A opens the season with a September 10 meeting at the school cafeteria presided by Mrs. Aduel Mettler. Officers reported finances and magazine subscriptions while plans for six parent education sessions and morning study meetings were announced.
Shafter High School class meetings elected officers for the year. Senior head is Jim Nugent with Bob Peters as vice president and Mary Lee Mouser as secretary treasurer. Junior head Bill Cates and other officers were chosen, with sophomore Tom Fletcher as proxy and freshmen Clarence Bender as president.
A Sunday afternoon blaze destroyed a three room frame house on Kimberlina Road near Highway 99. Occupied by R. A. Ensey on the Lachenmaier Brothers ranch, defective wiring is suspected as the cause and damage is estimated at 3500 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Buford Reynolds depart Sunday night for a vacation trip north they will visit friends and relatives in Oakland for several days Mr Reynolds has a two week vacation leave.
Shafter High School football under new head coach Dan Bledsoe gears up for the Sept 27 opener against Exeter. Twenty six heavies vie for varsity spots while forty four lightweights compete for the B squad as Cecil Rhoads leads the B group. The schedule features Exeter Lindsay and Lancaster for the first time, plus Ave nal Fowler McFarland Tehachapi Maricopa and Wasco with dates not final yet. Bledsoe says the first job is evaluating players and he must finish before confirming changes.
Community social items are welcomed by the Press. Call Society Editor Mrs. Juanita Battaglia at Shafter 327 with any local news. News is desired any time, with Tuesday or Monday preferred.
In honor of Mrs. R. D. Dyer's 21st birthday Miss Beulah Neuman entertained a group of friends with a buffet supper on Saturday evening September 7. Guests included Charm Mann Dawn Mann of Ventura Harvey Neuman Max Pierce and R. D. Dyer. Mrs. Dyer received many birthday gifts.
Oakland visitor Mrs. Orvin Mettler hosted a dinner for her cousin Miss Ruth Tarr of Oakland at their home Saturday evening.
Don Little has returned to Shafter after a week’s visit with his Uncle and Aunt in Richmond.
At the Tulare Kings county fairgrounds a housing inquiry led by Congressman A J Elliott explored building slow-up causes. Speakers Preston Wright and A J Greer outlined agency roles and California migration pressures, promising steps to improve housing priorities and processing.
Judge E K Grant of Shafter spoke briefly to Kiwanis members at Cawelo Motel about a proposed bar bill that would abolish justices of the peace and centralize offices in each county. Visiting Kiwanian Frank Nixter, former Lt. Governor, attended with other Bakersfield and Exeter members as Earl Weill presided and announced a basket picnic at Jastro Park.
Entries are finished for the tenth Kern County Fair with September 23 to 29 set for exhibitions. Ten department heads prepare displays for a major regional show. Most exhibits come from the home county while livestock entries include top west coast breeding farms.
Mrs. Orvin Mettler and the Wednesday Afternoon Club announce the first dance for October 5. Members and friends of the club and the Junior Women's Club are invited to attend as plans are made for an outstanding social event.
Mr and Mrs Richie Richards Mrs Lou DeBellis and Mr Enns Warren motored to Sequoia Park for a day trip.
The Camp Fire Girls Council met at Mrs. Lowell Todd’s home Monday evening with Mrs. Joe Frizzell presiding. Plans were made for the annual teachers and mothers tea at Richland School Cafeteria on Friday September 13 from 4 to 5. Mesdames Dan Weitz and Emil Stoller were named to decorate and serve. guests include the Blue Bird Girls and the presidents of sponsoring organizations. The council aims for a more cooperative program this season and Mrs. Todd will attend the tea to answer questions.
The Richland P T A will host a barbecue at Manuel Park on September 20 to raise funds for the general welfare fund supporting students. Mrs. Aduel Mettler presides, Jack Battaglia cooks, and tickets will be sold by P T A members.
Mrs. Dom DeBellis was honored with a luncheon Thursday afternoon hosted by Mr. Gus Trottier. Guests included Mesdames Jim Parker Clint Parker and Richie Richards.
The 1946 cotton crop opens with Smith Garrison Gin initiating operations and plans for daily ginning by mid next week. Local gins expect a total near 21 000 bales as several facilities start in late September and October. Prices run about 35.5 cents per pound, yielding roughly $200 per bale after ginning amid a national drop in expected production. Labor is reported plentiful with seasonal workers assured.
The Shafter Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting September 3 with President Mrs. Helen Hobson in charge. They discussed a late October rummage sale and tentative plans for a Halloween dance. The unit won $25 in the National Poppy Window display, the first such prize for Shafter, with thanks to Poppy Chairman Mrs. Ann Rainey and designer Mrs. Laura Hare, plus Mrs. Chris Johnson of Johnson-Neuman for the window.
The U S Post Office Department says air mail rates drop from 8 cents to 5 cents. effective October 1 1946. parcels ship at the same reduced rate. Demand for air mail has risen since inception and lower unit costs due to higher volume justify the reduction.
Mrs. FE C Eckman hosted a breakfast for friends on Tuesday followed by a bridge game. Guests included Mesdames J L Hill Bert Ware Glen Putnam Glen Nay Wm Lowe George Vanatta and Cooper. Prizes awarded to Mrs Cooper and Mrs Bert Ware.
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