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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1967

Page

2

Generals Defeat Shafter In Tough Hill Showdown

Shafter fell 55 to 45 as Foot Hill edged ahead late while Generals led 29 to 12 at halftime. Key players included Phil Klassen 16 and Jack Ramay 14 for Shafter, with Jan tuebbe and Larry Wells contributing in a close game.

Ere Generals Phil Klassen Jack Ramay David Tomas Jan Tuebbe Larry Wells Ennihan Shafter J Stuebbe the Yasnes Wells David Tim Powell Kurt Berger David Dobrenon Ron Koop David Torigianni Jan Stuebbe Foothill Funay West Lindsay

Shafter C team suffers heartbreaker at Redwood

The Shafter C team losses 30-29 to Redwood in a close game after trailing 19-11 at halftime. A late drive produced 15 points for Shafter against Redwood’s 7 as the fourth quarter closed.

Shafter Bucks Heartbreaker Shafter C Redwood Bucks Redwoods Foothill Downis

Shafter B Team Beats Redwood Then Narrow Loss to Foothill

Shafter B team defeated Redwood 42 32 on Friday after leading 13 12 at halftime and 21 19 entering the fourth. Harold Heiter scored 10, Bill McKinley 8, Mitchell Jones 7 for Shafter. On Saturday Foothill edged Shafter 49 43 as Harold Helter led with 15 and McKinley 10.

Shafter Redwood Colonels Gecare Harold Heiter Bill McKinley Mitchell Jones Larry Antoniovanni Fred Herkimer Dennis Paula Ken Williams B’s Foothill Harold Helter Fred Herkemer Don Nickel

Wi Ca Ka Camp Fire Girls Busy Month Summary

Wi Ca Ka Camp Fire Girls elude Hart Park trip on Nov. 11 with O Da Ka group. They picnic, ride, feed ducks, then paddle boats. leaders include Mrs. Gene Guenther Mrs. Wesley Gorsching and Mrs. Clayton Hutchings. On Nov. 12 they visit Fendersons Rainbow Haven presenting gum drop turkey favors to children. They plan a rummage sale Dec. 9 at Nick’s parking lot from 8 to noon.

Hart Park Gene Guenther Wesley Gorsching Clayton Hutchings Fenderson Rainbow Haven Nick

Inquest Held in Death of William Cross

A coroner ordered an inquest into the death of 58 year old William Cecil Cross employed by Joe O Brien of Shafter. Cross was found dead in his room about 12 30 Sunday. He was described as a Canadian with a brother located but no other relatives known. The body was taken to Mish Funeral Home.

William Cecil Cross Joe O’brien Shafter Cross Mish

Stereo Tapes Reported Missing in Car Theft Spree

Larry Martin of 331 Shaw reports six tapes missing from his car. Randy Kruger of Buttonwillow says 13 tapes were taken from his vehicle on a Shafter street. Ron Wilcoxon of 557 South Shafter Avenue reports 26 tapes stolen from his car.

Stere Larry Martin Shaw Randy Kruger

Dinner Meeting of Ducks Unlimited Planned in Bakersfield

The annual Ducks Unlimited dinner meeting is set for Monday December 11 at the Civic Auditorium in Bakersfield. Tickets are available from John Loustalot, the chairman, or at the door.

Ducks Unlimited Civic Auditorium Bakersfield John Loustalot

Cal Poly Proxy Visits Kern and Bakersfield Areas

Cal Poly President Dr. Robert E. Kennedy toured Kern County agricultural operations after a Bakersfield alumni dinner. He visited E Mettler and Sons in Shafter, Camp and Mebane cattle yard, Kern County Land Company, Marcus Rudnick Feed Yard, Tejon Mill, and a junior college. He planned further farm visits in Tulare and Fresno Counties.

Robert E. Kennedy California State Polytechnic College San Luis Obispo la Ramada Inn Bakersfield Kern County Kennedy E. M. Mettler and Sons Company Shafter Camp Mebane Kern County Land Company Marcus Rudnick Comeny Tejon Mil Vrakecahiels Junior College Cal Poly San Joaquin Valley Tulare Fresno del Webb

Rev Thomas to Speak at CBMC Luncheon in Shafter

Rev H A Thomas new pastor at Pentecostal Church of God will address the Thursday CBMC luncheon at Shafter Veterans Memorial Hall. He previously led the Church of God in Wichita Kansas for 17 years and invites all men to attend.

H. A. Thomas Christian Business Mews Committee Shafter Rev. Thomas Wichita Kans Shafter Veterans Memorial Hall

Bicycle Collision Damages Rear Wheel in Intersection

Hector Gonzales of 331 East Euclid reported his bicycle rear wheel damaged in an intersection collision with an unidentified car driver. The incident lacks a named driver or vehicle details.

Hector Gonzales East Euclid

Critics Call for Educated Leaders in Black Power Debate

A reader editorial criticizes Black Power factions and campus incidents at San Francisco State College. It urges focusing on educated leaders, cites Leroi Jones and Stokeley Carmichael, and questions federal funding and school administrators backing controversial student publications.

San Francisco State College Senator Brooks Roy Wilkens Jose Owens Stokeley Carmichael Loroi Jones

Carol Tippit and Donald Holliman Tie Home Ceremony Nuptials

Miss Carol Tippit daughter of Mr and Mrs George Tippit of Delano married Donald Holliman a Shafter High School graduate now in the Air Force in a Friday afternoon home ceremony. Brother Gifford of Mc Farland officiated the double ring rite at the bride’s parents residence and the couple planned residence in Delano.

Carol _ Tippit George Tippit Oleander Street Delano Donald Holliman Shafter Marri Brother Gifford McFarland Shafter High School Delano High School Air Force

Constitution Commission To Meet Dec 7-8 In Los Angeles

The California Constitution Revision Commission meets December 7 and 8 in Los Angeles to consider final approval of Article XI Local Government and review six other articles. The panel aims to present its second report to the Legislature early in 1968 with hearings to follow and a public ballot in November 1968.

California Los Angeles State of Superior Court Bruce W. Sumner Commission Assemblyman

Stores Remain Open In Shafter December 15 Through 23

The Shafter Merchants Association announced stores will stay open from December 15 to 23 until 8 p.m. The association elected Earl Krueger Hem migrations? Bonner Beel Tommy Colvard Wayne Wood and Donald Bud Johnson to its board for next year with a chairman to be chosen at the next meeting.

Shafter Merchants Association Earl Krueger Hemingson’s Bonner Beel Central Hardware Tommy Colvard United Cigar Wayne Wood Wood’s Shoe Store Donald ‘‘Bud’’ Johnson Johnson’s Department Store

Shafter Boys Lectured for Laundry Cart Pranks

Two Shafter youths were lectured by police after riding in laundry carts and shutting diner doors in a local laundromat. No damages occurred.

Kenneth Buffington Dies After Heart Attack at Work

Kenneth Buffington 46 of Riverside died Sunday afternoon while working with a Metropolitan Water District crew. Funeral services are Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Troutman mortuary Buena Park. He was born Oct 30 1921 in Colorado and survived by his wife Betty three children Charles Chuck Larry and Janice his father W S Buffington Cheyenne and his sister Pat. Burial at Fullerton Cemetery.

Troutman Mortuary Buena Park Kenneth Buffington Riverside Metropolitan Water District Kenneth Beulah Pat) Packard Pond The Shafter Press Colorado Cheyenne Betty California Charles Chuck Air Force Montana Larry Janice W. S. Buffington Pat Fullerton Cemetery

Engaged: Virginia Kliewer to Marvin Rhoads in Bakersfield

Mr. and Mrs. Abe Kliewer announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia to Marvin Rhoads, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rhoads. Virginia, a 1963 Shafter High School graduate, worked at Gro Pac in Bakersfield while Marvin is employed by Al Janzen. No wedding date set.

Abe Kliewer West Euclid Avenue Virginia Marvin Rhoads Eugene Rhoads Scaroni Marvin Richland Shafter High School Medical Arts Club Girls Athletic Association Gro-Pac Bakersfield al Janzen

Meeting of Coaches And Sponsors for Adult Basketball

A meeting of all interested basketball sponsors and coaches in the Tri-City Adult Recreation League is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Richland Library. The league serves Shafter Buttonwillow and Wasco players and the entry fee is 27 dollars.

Tri-City

Pvt W R Crabb Sent to Vietnam

Pvt W R Crabb son of Mr and Mrs C C Crabb 543 Pacific left Nov 21 after three weeks here for a replacement center in Vietnam He is about 80 miles from Saigon awaiting assignment He is a Shafter high school graduate who attended Bakersfield College and trained at Fort Polk La He completed basic and advanced training there

W. R. Winford Crabb C. C. Crabb Pacific Vietnam Saigon Pvt. Crabb Shafter High School Bakersfield College Army Ft. Polk

Shafter Athletes Named to All-Star Honors

Two Shafter students at Bakersfield College earned All- Metro Conference recognition. Mark Larson was chosen at end and Armando Vazquez at center on the first offensive team. Danny Costello earned a back on the second team. Randy Senn, Shafter water polo captain, made the All-Conference All-Star roster.

Shafter Bakersfield College Mark Larson Armando Vazquez Danny Costello Randy Senn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pikes Bryant Sidney Reas Ih Ken Wiliam Cross First Southern Baptist Church Seaday School Buel Mouser Teraining Union Horace Womack Thomas CBMC Page 1 Student Union Leroi Jones Jones American Association of School Mr. and Mrs Donald Holliman Carol Tippit Constitution Commission Jerry Arney Rapid City S. D Ellsworth Air Force Base Bird Barber David Cooke San Francisco Alrgely Phillip Zacharey Henry Voth Pat Packard Church of Christ Virginia Kliewer Pvt W. R. Crabb Shafter Atheletes Farchion Sana St. Coiffures T.V Mission ST San Francisco, Calif
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