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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1945
Page
1
The article argues that wartime labor shortages linger after the war, stressing the need for stable local workers. It urges farms to attract residents through decent housing, good schools, recreation, and community pride, predicting long term benefits and higher living standards for all.
Tuesday night’s meeting expanded the Community Chest to include the Veterans Service Center for Shafter. The late addition aims to boost the campaign with an estimated extra 1500 dollars to be finalized by the board. solicitors were assigned for the October 1 start and a seven member veterans committee will oversee servicemen’s civilian transition issues.
Immunization of grammar school and pre school children by the Kern County Health Department for diphtheria and smallpox will be offered at the Richland schools on Tuesday October 2. Health officials will begin at 9 a.m. and run until finished. Mothers of pre school children are urged to bring their children and participate.
Shafter Radio Company announces a second shop, the C and M Radio Shop, in Delano. Chuck Clements, manager, notes nine years in radio and says both shops offer radio and appliance repair, with the Delano location at 305 Pacific Street and rapid progress since opening less than six months ago.
Sam Lachenmaier announced exclusive sale rights for the Kirschenmann tract in Shafter. Forty residential lots situated east of Hanneil and north of Lerde go on sale as curb and sidewalk, sewer, and water main installations near completion in the new subdivision within Shafter city and its public utility district.
Preliminary plans for a 20-30 sub district meeting to be held in Shafter on October 20 and 21 were finalized at the local club. The two day program includes registration, business sessions and social events and delegates from seven clubs are expected. Further Taft Tulare Porterville Bakersfield Selma Wasco and Madera club visits were arranged.
Frank S. Olive, stationed in Shafter since June 15, resigns from the County Fire department effective in October. J H R Harrelson, long serving in Mc Farland, transfers to Shafter.
Shafter Generals, in good shape after a 28 to 0 win over McFarland last Friday, tackle Bakersfield High on Friday night. A junior varsity match starts at 6 30 with the main game around 8. Coaches Todd and Linda refine lineups as they seek balance on offense and defense.
Bill Brown announced he will open a delicatessen in half of his bottle shop building. The store will feature rare imported foods and genuine Kansas City steer beef. He postponed plans until postwar facilities and foods became available and has arranged to secure Kansas City beef steaks.
J B Henderson learned his automobile stolen while visiting San Diego had been recovered. San Diego police alerted Texas authorities that the car was found. No details emerged on belongings inside the auto belonging to Mr and Mrs Henderson.
Bob Neuman narrowly defeats Sol Camp in a neck and neck pacing race at the Kern County Fair. Buena Vista ridden by Neuman dominates early, Camp’s Beverly Hanover challenges on the stretch but finishes just behind. A capacity crowd witnessed a spirited, friendly rivalry on the event’s final day.
Celia Bartlett returns to her family after loving a man who wed another. Raised by an aunt while parents toured vaudeville, she feels loneliness and rejection among her own kin. Peggy Dern presents this absorbing tale in a forthcoming installment.
The American Legion Post may bring a carnival to Shafter from October 16 to 21 to aid returning veterans. A new dog license ordinance with fees of three dollars for male dogs and five dollars for females, plus vaccination, was introduced for approval at the next meeting. The carnival site is planned near the Motel on Lerdo. City Clerk F G Shaw recorded the council action.
The Wednesday Afternoon Club holds its first fall meeting on Wednesday October 3 at the club house. It will be a luncheon and reservations are requested by Monday afternoon. Mrs. Walter Posnoff and Mrs. Ed Brown handle reservations, with Mrs. T. V. Little serving as program chairman. President Mrs. Ed Brown urges all members to attend.
Miss Jackie Senn daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Senn is visiting friends in Petaluma and Palos Verdes and plans to return to Shafter next week.
Shafter officials press for a new post office facility to handle growing business. Committee leader H. W. Kelly and Paul Newell met with Congressman Alfred Elliott in Bakersfield and secured pledge of cooperation. Postmaster George Guenther notes 12 000 residents served and 16 000 during harvest. 1944 45 postal receipts rose to 31800 26 with gains over 1942 43 across money orders and postal savings.
The Tulare county section of the Central Valley Highway will be completed within thirty days. The full Bakersfield to Selma route will then be travelable. A committee including Don Miller Milt Hitchcock and Mack Wheat will meet the State Highway Commission on improvement tasks.
Central Market bought one of the early prize Hereford steers at the Kern County Fair. The 980 pound steer was chosen from many animals shown and will supply meals at the market counters. Duane Van Horn of Bakersfield entered the steer which attracted buyers.
Ira Unruh explained Rotary objectives and conduct to Shafter Rotary Club members at the Shafter Motel. New members William Stoller and Merrick Creagh were inducted. Rolf Jacobsen stressed regular attendance while Panero presided.
Mr and Mrs Dave Oblander announce their son Chester Oblander is expected home soon from Germany where he has served overseas for over two years.
About 750 in cash prizes plus ribbons awarded to Shafter High School agriculture students at the Kern County Fair. Local exhibitors sold livestock at fair auctions totaling 3250 dollars. Bob Mettler won first in judging with Leland Kroeker tying for second, earning 25 and 7.50 dollars. Grand champion ribbons went to Frais for a Poland China sow and Kenneth Slef for his ewe.
The Shafter city Util ity District vote by Mayor H C Neufeld J W Frizzell and William Lachen maier approves continued service on sewers and water in new tracts. About 3000 feet of sewer and water lines to be laid in the Kelly-Channeson tract and 1500 feet of water lines in the Kirschenmann tract near Lerdo. The policy aligns with keeping utilities current with new building.
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