Coordinating committee urged to boost Shafter civic progress
Shafter civic groups should form a coordinating committee to list and push community projects. E P Jones presented the idea at the Shafter Rotary Club with broad support. Dr Hugh Miller links Europe’s troubles to lost faith and advocates revival of religion as hope.
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Bat
Shafter
Sions
E. P. Jones
Shafter High
Shafter Rotary Club
Hugh Miller
University of California
Europe
Spark plug uses radioactive plating for quicker starts
A new spark plug with radioactive point plating promises faster starting and smoother operation, boosting power and reducing gasoline use. In a Camp Roberts weekend baseball game an infielder joked to the pitcher: you have nothing to worry about today, Lefty, except being out in a year.
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Camp Roberts
Lefty
Not All Trash Along Roads Deserves Public Indignation
A reader condemns a driver who dumps rubbish along country roads. The letter urges county authorities to pursue leads, summons offenders, or return trash to offenders by resacking and placing it in their own yards to curb this nuisance and reduce public costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomeering
Europe
Asia
America
Turn the Switch and Fly the Plane
A radio navigation system enables automatic flight across the continent or a safe landing with minimal pilot input. Beacons at airfields energize a compass and automatic pilot to guide the aircraft, with the system intended for national government use without royalties.
New Cotton Cord May Mean Better Tires
Two eastern men have developed treated cotton cord for auto tires that wear longer and endure rough use. The process, similar to mercerizing, yields a hydrated yarn that retains moisture, boosting strength. The innovation could open a new cotton use and aid tire performance, with state agricultural advertising noted by Dr. H E Widman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idias eAhorine
Shafter
Defense begins at home in national character
The article argues that national defense starts with strong homes and families. It emphasizes stable, loving households, neighborly hospitality, and mutual support as core to morale and national unity. It notes about two thousand families in the local community and cautions against broken homes weakening the state and nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Public Figures Speak on War, Energy and Social Change
A collage of quotes from WPA workers officials and celebrities discusses the impact of arming Japan the use of solar cooking and heating the postwar world and leadership expectations. Notable voices include Sidney Payne Nat Peiper Juliette of Hollywood and Corbin Wright Jr reflecting social tensions and public sentiment.
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Culbert L. Olson
America
Japan
Sidney Payne
WPA
Nat Peiper
Fblv
S. F
U. S
Juliette
Hollywood
J. D. Sullivan
Secy
Infra-red Rays Fail To End Roach Menace
Infra red rays claimed to kill cockroaches are not a reliable home pest control method. Dr G F Mac from the University of California cautions the discovery has no solid foundation and may not lead to practical controls.
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G. F. Mac
University of California College of Agriculture
Bay Waters Shallow Depths Limit Navigation
Seventy percent of San Francisco Bay measures less than 18 feet deep, affecting shipping channels and harbor access. Authorities warn dredging may be required to restore deeper routes and accommodate larger vessels.
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San Francisco Bay
Nation's strength through family and discipline
The passage calls for tighter employer employee cooperation and parental duty to instill responsibility in children. It envisions mothers guiding youth, schools reflecting this, and faith in the country reinforcing national character. A united, disciplined nation builds solid homes ready to face external forces.
Retailers-for-Defense Week Drives Savings Stamp Sale
Retailers-for-Defense Week runs September 15 to 20 with efforts to enlist customer interest in Defense Savings Stamps at shops nationwide. Department stores grocery stores variety and hardware outlets carry stamps, available at post offices banks or savings and loan associations for purchase.
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Defense
Savings and Loan Association
United States
Washington, D. C
Nineteen Major Crop Harvests Remain In State
California farms will need 163000 seasonal workers for 19 major crops during the remaining months. Peak August employed 76000. Key crops include raisin grapes with 31000, peaches, and cotton at 12800. grapefruit requires about 100 workers.
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California
K. L. Adams
Giannin Foundation of Agricultural Economics
University of California
Alams
Mystery of global fig varieties puzzled by scientists
The world harbors an unknown number of fig varieties, baffling researchers including Dr. I. J. Condit of the University of California Citrus Experiment Station. He notes the vast diversity remains unrevealed even to experts.
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I. J. Condit
University of California Citrus Experiment Station
Population Concentration Around San Francisco
More than seventy percent of Central California's population of about 8,000,000 resides within a 75 mile radius of San Francisco, highlighting the region's dense urban core and growth.
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Central California
San Francisco
Shafter News Roundup Highlights Local Industry and Events
Amory R Shafter's cotton gin to run around the clock as demand grows. McFarland cites a 4000 bales season ahead, with good quality so far. Farmers upgrade pumps and motors amid water shortages. Opal Fry of Shafter dominates county fair dairy contests with Holstein cows, earning top honors. Herbert Midgley returns from England after a long absence. Shafter civic troubles include failed fire district plans and a jail fiasco. The Shafter Kid Band performs at Kern county fair, while freshmen at Shafter high celebrate initiation. Richard Stansbury returns from Cayucos with fish tales and lighter pockets. Shafter Woman's Club earns $150 from a Kern county fair restaurant venture.
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Shafter
B. McFarland
San Joaquin Cotton Gin Company
McFarland
Car thefts report two coupe steals in county area
Dr Kay reported his car stolen from his garage Tuesday night and police will pursue recovery. Earlier that night a coupe was stolen in McFarland, linking the two incidents as similar thefts in the same period.
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Dr. Kay
Sheriff's Office
McFarland
Five district plans gain favor for new Shafter district
Five district plans win support as residents near approval for a new fire district including the Shafter townsite and additions. Tax fears fade since firefighters serve without pay, prompting backing for the measure. A separate travel note follows with a party visiting San Francisco and Oakland.
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Shafter
Deer Hunter Albert West Bags Five Point Buck
Albert West of Shafter harvested a five point buck from Greenhorn on Monday, marking a successful deer hunt. The trophy animal represents a notable catch for the local hunter in the Greenhorn region.
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Albert West
Shafter
Local residents plan cross country and international travels
Mr and Mrs Andrew Meuler and Mr and Mrs Bill Kirschen man depart Friday for a trip to North and South Dakota. Mr and Mrs Simon Peters left Shafter by train Friday morning for Canada for about two months. Mr and Mrs H W Wiebe return to Shafter to reside after selling their Mojave grocery and taking a Canada trip. Wiebe to rejoin Shafter Warehouse Co. Hilda Wiebe stays in Mojave at a good position.
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Andrew Meuler
Bill Kirschenman
North
South Dakota
Simon Peters
Shafter
Canada
H. W. Wiebe
Wiebe
Mojave
Shafter Warehouse Company
Hilda Wiebe
Stringhams Return From Los Angeles For Christmas
E B Stringham and daughter Patty arrived home Monday evening from Los Angeles. Patty will attend Richland School until after Christmas and then rejoin her mother and sister in the southern city.
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E. B. Stringham
Patty
Los Angeles
Richland School
Carl Fluhrer Linked to Bakersfield Woolworths Employee
Carl Fluhrer, employed at a Woolworths store in Bakersfield, was reported in Shafter Sunday Hall records.
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Carl Fluhrer
Woolworth’s
Bakersfield
Ip Shafter
Neufelds Headed to Oklahoma for Month Living
Mr and Mrs Abe R Neufeld and family departed Monday in a new car and will spend a month or more in Oklahoma.
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Abe R. Neufeld
Oklahoma
Nick Rilcoff and mother plan Oakland trip this week
Nick Rilcoff and his mother intend a brief trip to Oakland at the end of the week to visit Mrs. Rilcoff’s daughter.
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Nick Rilcoff
Mother
Oakland
Mrs Leland Ray’s Daughter Born Sunday in Ledi
Mrs Ray welcomes a nine pound baby girl born Sunday in Ledi. Mrs Ray is formerly Miss Ida Thumilert.
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Leland Ray
Ledi
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H. G. Comport
Central Avenue
WNL Association
H. E. Widmian
J. C. Penner
Re ‘i
Opal Fry of
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Fry
Bureau
Herbert Midgley
Midgley
England
E Prince
Marysville
Op Desitoff
Kern County
Shofter High School
Richard Stansbury
Cayucos
Morro Bay
Stansbury
Shafter Woman's Club
Wasco
Roy J. Jumper
Evelyn Jumper
Richard Petersen
Everett Jumper
Fox Theater
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