Ernie Durocher's Rise From Pool Hall to Baseball Legend
In 1918 West Springfield, Massachusetts, a 12 year old Ernie befriended a barber who ran a pool hall. He swept, practiced, and by 16 defeated Willie Hoppe, the then world billiards champion, inspiring a shift from billiards to baseball fame as Leo Ernie Durocher.
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Springfield
Massachusetts
Ernie
Bill
William Frederick
Willie’ Hoppe
West Springfield
Willie Hoppe
Hartford
Leo Ernest Durocher
Specialists to open urology pediatrics podiatry clinic in Wasco
New medical offices on Palm Avenue beside North Kern Hospital will soon house Dr. James Nelson urology Dr. Thomas Nelson pediatrics and a licensed clinical social worker Dr Gorski. Regular hours begin September 6 with appointments through the hospital.
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Wasco
Palm Avenue
North Kern Hospital
James Nelson
Thomas Nelson
Nelson
Rochester
Minnesota
Bakersfield
North Do
National Board of Podiatry
Orange
Calif
Gorski
University of Notre Dame
St. Louis University
H and R Block Offers Evening Income Tax Course
Thousands seek extra income as tax preparers as H and R Block launches a 14 week basic tax course starting September 8 with evening classes. Experienced Block staff teach current laws and theory with practical problem work and job interview prospects for graduates. Certificates and CEUs awarded. California Board of Education and VA approvals. Registration at 201 F St Wasco with contact number 758-6713.
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H & R Block
California Board of Education
F St
Wasco
Exchange student Tica Alvarez plans big hopes in Shafter
Martha Alvarez known as Tica travels from Colombia to the United States to study English and pursue medicine at a university. She joined Shafter High volleyball and Drama Club, enjoys painting, dancing, guitar, theater, and tours local events with host family the Cortezes. Her year in Shafter promises cultural learning, language growth, and fond memories.
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Suzette Smith
Martha Alvarez
United States
Colombia
South America
Martha
Tica
Shafter
Ae Jerry Cortez
U. S
Lombia
San Luis Obispo
Cortezes
Monica Cortez
The Fine Art of Parenting: Understanding Seven Year Olds
Seven year olds quiet down and listen, yet stay easily distracted by details. They need healthy outlets for emotions and light responsibilities at home. Punishment is rare as they are sensitive to others’ attitudes and enjoy quiet activities with parents. They seek organization for collections and simple, truthful answers about faith.
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Laura Martens
Buttonwillow 76 Auto Truck Plaza Wins 1983 Award
The Buttonwillow 76 Auto Truck Plaza at I 5 and State Route 58 in Buttonwillow received Union Oil Company of California 1983 Standards of Excellence award. The program honors exterior and interior appearance and service quality, recognizing superior performance across auto truck stop operations.
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Buttonwillow 76 Auto/Truck Plaza
Bakersfield College offers fall women centered courses
The BC Women's Studies Program presents fall courses on the main campus addressing women's concerns. Dalene Osterkamp hosts Contemporary Woman from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Aug 23. Other offerings include Self-Defense for Women on Mondays at 5:30 p.m., Nutrition and Fitness at 12:30 p.m. on Mon Tue Wed, and Relationships in the 1980s taught by Karen Cooley Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m. starting Aug 25. For details call 395-4582.
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Women’s Center
Bakersfield College
Dalene Osterkamp
Nancy O'Neil
Phyllis Hullett
Karen Cooley
the College
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American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
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H&r Block
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Auto
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Budweiser
Rainbo Bread
Opan
Cans
Cou
S& J
Central Valley Hwy
RC Cola
Alpo Trio
Coors Light & Regular
BC Women’s Center
Levolor
Riviera
Ming Ave
ARDAN
E.F. Hutton
E.F . Hutton
Central Life Assurance Company
Ken Allen
Fifth Avenue
Des Moines
Iowa
Hutton Hutton Company Inc
California Ave
SIPC
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