Shafter Falls to Taft in League Clash
Taft High defeated Shafter 58 to 50 as the Generals fell to 0-2 in league play. Taft led 40-24 at halftime and hit key late free throws as Shafter, missing shots early, rallied to within four in the closing minutes. Coach Hampton praised guard Steve Pen for key plays. The piece notes upcoming Christmas vacation games against Bakersfield College and details individual scorers for Taft and Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Shafter
Generals
Hampton
Steve Pen- Seeleade Des Gee
Ces
Ee Oe Cuatersfield College
Shatter High FG
Nikkel
Franz
Senn
Penner
Freeborn
Wwe
Taft High
Cole
Means
Gravpman
Keeler
Garrat
Roberts S
Becker
Ken Carlton Tackle Player for Cougars
Ken Carlton son of Mr and Mrs Ken Carlton of 444 Shaw is a 1965 Tate Col area graduate. He played tackle for the Cougars while at Christian Ath Bey and plans to major in college. Taft College offers two year courses under Western Association accreditation, with graduates earning an arts degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Carlton
Shaw
Tate 'Cola Snewa
Cari
Christian Ath Bey
Fortry
Taft College
Bakersfield to Host 1966 Bakersfield 100 Stock Plane Races
The 1966 World Championship Stock Plane Races will take place in Bakersfield and be called the Bakersfield 100. May 20 to 22 at Shafter Airport were announced as the event dates, with the races at one win and six losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Shafter
Proclamation Urges Support for American Legion Vietnam Efforts
The City of Shafter Mayor Allen L. Zenk proclaims a nationwide operation Show Your Colors to back American Legion anti Vietnam movements. Citizens are urged to wear lapel pins and publicly demonstrate support for forces in Vietnam. Seal affixed December 7, 1965.
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American Legion
Iy B
Vietnam
America
Pero. Allen L. Zenk
Shafter
City of
Allen L. Zenk
Pheasant hunting warned as opener faces access limits
In the southern San Joaquin Valley, hunters faced travel plans disrupted by landowner restrictions and weather. The six county area opened with limited access, leaving many sportsmen disappointed after an unproductive opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Joaquin Valley
Beca Proce
Ebibarrer Tea
Seett Ross
School field trip to the pictures recalled
A class went on a field trip on Thursday in December 1965 returning to the school at 10 55 a m. Students asked questions about the machines and enjoyed the outing. Rebecca Jo Klint was part of the group.
Early Morning School Event Details
Beginning at 9 a m and ending at 11 a m students are urged to wear attire suitable for outdoor games and activities. The note mentions time and a plan for a morning program with games and assignments.
Fragmentary Note Yields Partial Read of Local Event
The readable fragments outline a local event or notice with names and places obscured. Details are incomplete but hint at a public or organizational activity and a likely schedule or location. Further verification is needed to confirm participants and outcome.
Shafter Warriors Rally To Edge Porterville In Narrow Win
The Shafter Generals overcome an 11-0 deficit to beat Porterville 31-22 in a tight wrestling meet. Oscar Lundgren pinned at 220 lb to narrow the gap, with successive decisions and pins in the heavier classes keeping the score close as the bout progressed.
Trout season opens statewide April 30 with 10 trout limit
The general statewide trout season begins April 30. A ten trout limit will be in effect during the season, setting the daily catch limit for anglers statewide.
Car Over United Cents a Mile in Highway Taxes
Brief note surveys highway tax policy citing a figure of cents per mile as a national benchmark. Mentions implications for motorists and public funding.
Accomplishments in North Kern County area venture and public works
A report outlines efforts including establishing a four year State College in North Kern County, a joint city venture on Christmas decorations and community projects, and sponsorship of July 4th fireworks. It notes a library construction, fire prevention week with Shafter Fire Department involvement, and beautification efforts planting oleanders. A. H. W. Pat Kelly is mentioned as a participant.
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Kern County
Shafter Fire Department
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Shafter Press
Gro
Bill Hatcher
West
Vikings
Rene
Bob Hampton
Cricia
West High
Bob Mears
Shafter West
Cougars
Peile
Rebecca Jo Klint
Armis Shatter
O'Brien
Good
Creag
Ghilbren's
Trwhty Lutheran
cuuRe Palm ‘Wear Posq
Robert E. Bendick
Moertines
Ward
Lori
Walnut Creek
Acces
Pat Kelly
le, Ol Tomes
Charles Sill Co
Aline Beighle, Victor Damkeo
Charlie Hay
K. T. Grant
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