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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1951
Page
3
Helen Patterson, a Shafter High School pupil, remains bedbound at home after an automobile crash at Terra Bella last week. Jamie Tye, also injured, sustained less serious injuries as youths went for a ride while cotton fields dried. Patterson endured a fractured skull.
Tehachapi Mountain Boys involved in a valley raid with injuries reported. A female passenger sustained a sprained back and arm and was discharged from Mercy hospital. Her brother Wayne suffered broken ribs and facial cuts and was released after 24 hours. Kenneth Davis and Ray Helm were among the other occupants.
The Shafter Generals travel to Tehachapi Saturday night after losses to Arvin 48 39 and Garces 37 34. Coach Lowell Todd relies on experience with Seales Broom Roden Hamilton and Gaede to halt Tehachapi. Leroy Thompson left with an ankle injury after 12 points against Arvin.
Randy Boggs celebrated his fifth birthday at Beech Street with family and friends. Guests played with toys and received snappers and baskets containing umbrellas and candy. The party featured cream, cake and orange juice for the young attendees.
Officials clash over annexation of Edwards Tract with claims of increased police and fire protection, utility rate changes, and service standards if Shafter expands. Attendees include Chief Foe, Police Chief Reily, and Chamber of Commerce secretary Hofman discussing fire, power, and road maintenance implications.
Funeral services for Mrs Emma Boehnke 60 of Cross Street were held at Ebenezer Re formed Church with Rev Robert Klaudt officiating. Burial followed in Shafter Cemetery. Survivors include nine children and 13 grandchildren. Arm strong Mortuary handled arrangements.
The Shafter Fire Department bowling team rose to first place in the local minor league at Neuman's alley after winning four in a row. West's Hotel of Wasco led the three game set with 2470 total, beating Shafter 20-30 Club four games to two. Gordon Bennett had the top three game series with 544, while Em ery Crawford posted a high single of 207. Neuman and Sons won three games over the American Legion's one, and Mocker's of Wasco defeated the Wasco Lions Club by the same margin.
Members of the Shafter-Wasco flight of the volunteer air reserve squadron will hold meetings at Richland School starting at 7 30 Tuesday nights. Maj. Richard A. Larson said 12 reservists have signed up or been assigned to the S W squadron affiliated with the 9380th VARS. Meetings previously were in Veterans Memorial Hall.
Mr and Mrs Harlin P Wilson of Fresno avenue hosted a Thanksgiving gathering to honor their son Gary on his 12th birthday. A turkey dinner followed with cake and gifts as family members joined from Bakersfield and Oildale, including Stanley Gary and other relatives.
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