Riders of Los Flojos Camp Return From Granite Station Trek
Riders of Los Flojos Camp complete the annual spring trek with the Los Rancheros Visitadores group in Santa Barbara County. The ride begins amid storm clouds toward Poso Flats as Harry West leads the group with Streak the notable horse and Poncho ridden by Harold Greene.
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Los Flojos
Granite Station
Los Floros Camp
Los Rancheros Visitadores
Santa Barbara County
Coast Range
Poso -Flats
Harry D. West
Shafter
Streak
Poso Flat
Harold Greene
Harry West
Howell
Ernie Hofman
Los Piojos
Directors Eye Tangible Shape Of '53 Festival
Shafter prepares for the May 15 16 Potato n Cotton Festival as directors report progress. Veterans marshal selection may occur next week with one to three representatives possible. Elmer Ziemke American Legion says barbecue plans are forming with extra beef and chef Charlie Castro in charge. An orchestra leader will direct the wind up dance for the queen selection. Parade Chairman Kyle Austin oversees 55 entries.
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Jack Janzen
Veterans Committee
Elmer Ziemke
American Legion
Charlie Castro
Kern County
Ziemke
Legion
Kyle Austin
Horse Hiders Win and Lose As High Scores Mark Games
The Shafter JV team, led by pitcher George Love, split weekend games with Maricopa and Wasco. A late surge beat Maricopa 15 to 14 after an 8–0 start, but Wasco defeated Shafter 25 to 21 despite a final inning push.
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Jordan
Turk
Eliades
JV Horsehiders
Maricopa
Wasco
Jack Thompson
South County
Shafter
George Love
Gladden
Wayne Kirschenman
Billy Unruh
Student Aid Drive at Shafter High School
A student aid drive starts at Shafter High School to raise funds for needy students, especially those who need glasses. The drive features class teams competing for the highest per capita donations, with 16 pairs of glasses purchased in 1951 52. The fund acts as a revolving loan in part and supports direct assistance.
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Shafter High School
Beardless Men Receive Festival Buttons at $1 Each
The week begins with a distribution drive offering festival buttons priced at one dollar to male residents who have not grown facial hair. Officials promote participation to mark the event and maintain parade traditions.
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Wheeler Furniture TO
Ray Stepniak
Doctor Jane
Bendix
Dacron
Orlon
Wheeler Furniture CO
Central Ave
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LOOK
POST
Collier’s
FARM
Amos
Andy
Rexall
CBS
Rose Trio
Lord Baltimore
Epsom
Cape Cod
Jug
Elkay Aer
Rex-Maid
Adrienne
SUN
Victoria
Nec
Klenzo
Medford
Fed
Stringham’s
Shafter Drug Store
Paul Drengwitz
Veterans of Foreign Wars
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