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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1956

Page

8

Shafter Opposes Arvin In Local Hoop Action

Shafter teams open with a 28 24 edge as Arvin jumps early led by Jim Dill. Dill scores 10 for the Bears while Mullins Lytle pace the Generals with six and nine respectively. Arvin C’s drop 18 14 Bucks fall behind.

Bit Armstrong Arvin Pahoa Jim Dill Bears Generals Jim Nixon Larry Mullins Gene’ Lytle Dill Mullinag Lytle Mullins Shafter Colonels Arvin B’s Joe Partain Jerry Lauderdale Kenny Lott Bucks Arvin “C Dewaine Banks Jerry Vinson Pace Arvin Sy ‘Ambell Cambell Wade Haley Alrick Stevenson Gibson James Shafter Putman White Brown Mullins Nixon ' Simpson Warneke Lytle Jones Oa

Tuesday Commercial League Standings and Winners 1956

The Tuesday Commercial League dated November 27 1956 lists standings for Sportsman Nitro Gas Kiwanis Haberfelde with wins and losses. Nitro Gas leads team highs in game 685 and series 1947 while Al Arranqui of Nitro Gas posts top individual series at 545.

Nitro Gas Sportsman Kiwanis A Haberfelde Kiwanis Zanqui al Urranqui Jean Elkins Koop’s al Arranqui Kings Omega Ellis

Kiwanis Board Plans December Conference In Lindsay

Shafter Kiwanis club directors met at the Harrington home for a 1956 dinner and a business session. They outlined plans for the December ninth conference at Mount Whitney Hotel Lindsay where Art Hemingson will be installed as lieutenant governor for district eighteen. The 2 pm program will train officers of clubs in Division Eighteen on filing 1957 reports.

Shafter Kiwanis Club Ross Harrington Harrington Kiwanis Club Art Hemingson Shafter Mount Whitney Hotel Lindsay Cass Garlatz Cawelo Motel

Planting Shrubs For Autumn Landscaping

The season hints at planning new plant life and choosing shrubs that fit the space. Consider mature size, natural vs straight-line layouts, soil compatibility, color harmony, and healthy growth signs before planting. Ensure proper depth, room for roots, firm soil, and adequate air access to prevent frost and heat damage.

Ex S H S Star Chosen Player of the Year by A C

Harley Martin husband of Norma Nix and son in law of Deoks Nix of 268 Euclid avenue was named player of the year by the Daily car sports staff for the Golden Bears. He is praised as the Big Aggressive Tackle and has played in every football event this season except one. His career began at Shafter High and continued at the University of California in 1952 on the Freshman team.

Harley Martin Norma Nix Deoks Nix Euclid Avenue Golden Bears Daily Car Sports Herley Shafter High School University of California

Abbott 3.5 Education Drive Expands National Exchange Clubs

The National Exchange club promotes an all inclusive education program guiding local clubs. Objectives include citizenship, defense, youth service, crime prevention, aviation education, agriculture, juvenile delinquency control, and tax education. Activities include Freedom Shrine, Book of Golden Deeds, Sunshine Specials, scholarships, Constitution Week, and Fire Prevention Week. The first club formed in 1911 in Detroit, Michigan.

National Exchange Club Detroit Michigan United States

Shafter Exchange Club’s Meeting Time Established

The article notes the freshly formed Shafter Exchange club holding its first meeting Thursdays at noon at the Canelo motel and describes how clubs coordinate project dates by secretary calls to the chamber.

Shafter Chamber Shafter Exchange Club Canelo Motel

Postmaster mail classes and return address guidance

The article explains classifying mail by rate and handling. First class mail (3¢ per oz) gets preferred handling and may be sealed or written on, with forwarding or return. Third class mail (2¢) is circular mail, may not be sealed or contain writing and will not be forwarded or returned. Return address required on all mail. It is allowed to enclose a letter in a parcel if outside is marked FIRST CLASS LETTER ENCLOSED, with a 3¢ clerks’ fee.

Mulch Application Guide for Plant Conservation

Instructions describe spreading generous handfuls of mulch around a plant, packing it to prevent wind dispersal. The mulch should not touch the stem and be about four inches deep to preserve moisture and enrich the soil.

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