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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1966
Page
4
Paras itic Taft West vie in a triad of events led by Senn who posted times in the 200 individual medley and 100 butterfly. Senn and Jones anchored the 400 medley relay as Wasco and Wasco related teams scored points. Bowser led sprints for Wasco while diving and relay teams contributed valuable points for their squads.
Frantic fragmentary text shows a scheduled game against West this Friday at 3 30 with scattered names and initials. No clear teams or locations are readable beyond West and a Friday time.
Generals placed fourth overall with Steve Bryant of Shafter at 13 ft 1 in and Stubbe of Shafter at 12 ft. Hurdier Jerry Higbee finished fourth in the high hurdles. Steve Bryant also took fourth in the high jump at 5 ft 10 in while Ross Enns placed third in teens. Tracksters prepare for the SIA Relays.
Wells leads 1 0 over McClure 41 to 40 while Belloumin defeats Teagarden 41 to 42. Hoggard 44 loses to aoe 43 and Seymour 44 beats McKinley 45 220.16 by 1 0. Hair 46 falls to 16 and Swetfager 48 ties with 48.
Mrs Jack Hewitt elected head of the history group with Phyllis Hughes serving as historian and corresponding secretary. The group notes Hughes has held multiple committees and works as secretary at Greive Yea. A potluck picnic is planned to celebrate the changes.
The 1966 trout stocking season begins in April with two Region 4 lists of waters to be stocked by the Department of Fish and Game. Waters in National Parks excluded. Catchable trout will be planted in listed waters at intervals through the season, weather permitting. Stocking may end if streams overheat. Entries cover Fresno, Mariposa, Tulare, and Stanislaus counties with numerous creeks, rivers, lakes, and forks named.
Sacramento State Parks Director Fred L. Jones announced bids are open for printing and sale of a newspaper at Columbia State Park Tuolumne. The project includes display of historical items and restoration efforts tied to the 1888 living history era in Mother Lode country near Sonora, with funding earmarked to aid reconstruction.
The Kiwanis Club will host a Wednesday program by a Fresno State professor. He will discuss Relations Between Canada and The United States, presenting the updated view on cross border ties and policy.
Mrs Keith Mixon begins a second term as Rio Bravo PTA president with installing officer Mrs Ed Nikkel of Shafter presenting corsages. New officers include Briggs as 1st Vice President and Mrs Léroy Janzen as Treasurer. Beth Curtis leads a fourth grade group in a folk song as Barbara Whisler shares Brazil trip slides. Hostesses were Mrs Russell Calder and Mrs Art Kadel.
Greenacres PTA met April 13 at Mrs. Ted Post home to set the regular meeting for 7:30 pm Thursday and discuss a bean bag project for Greenacres School. New vice president Ralph Vardeman will chair fundraising and publicity. John Kimbe will attend the California Congress of Teachers and Parents convention May 3 to 5 in San Francisco.
Work proceeds on the State Water Project to supply the area with pumps at Las Perillas and Badger Hill Pumping Plants. Bids include Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Corp. 94166 and Allis-Chalmers. The contract covers furnishing installing and testing three horizontal pumps per plant. Completion is set for March 1968.
The Kern County School Food Service Association announces its annual tour. Deadline for reservations is May 4. Contact 746-2437 for details.
Frank Johnson suffered injuries Saturday in a car crash blamed on failed power brakes. The collision caused extensive vehicle damage. Susanne and others in the car escaped serious harm due to seat belts.
Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p m in the Chapel of the Chimes Mish Funeral Home Shafter for Willie Marcelino 54 of 731 West 8th Hanford who died April 17 at home after a sudden illness She was born October 5 1911 in Oklahoma and lived in Hanford 10 years California 30 years Survived by Widner Luther Marceline of Hanford and mother Mrs Virgie Nichols of Shafter One son Vick P Lofchikken and one great grandson Mish Funeral Home Shafter in charge of arrangements
Maple featured a layette shower Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Gérald Brown. Friends and guests included Mrs Dan Unruh Mrs Joel Unruh Mrs L H Bryant Mrs Ernest Reimer and Miss Sandra Bergman. Bingo provided entertainment with prizes won by Mrs Ruben Mrs Victor Enns and the honoree. A cherry cake with tea and coffee was served and favors were small cup eggs. The honoree opened many gifts for her daughter Mary.
Kern County Farm Bureau leaders present a stand on two department budget requests. The group backs the commissioner's proposals but deletes a 5616 item for 30 refractometers, citing cost and relevance. Everett Galan chairs the Kern County Farm Bureau Tax Committee and speaks on local government tax concerns.
May Caraway returned from an eastern tour visiting Washington D C in early April. She toured the White House and national monuments including the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and enjoyed the cherry blossoms blooming at Easter. Her next stop was New York City with views of Wall Street and the Empire State Building.
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