Better Students Receive Chance To Improve Reading Techniques
Developmental reading classes at Shafter High School under Dr. Wilson Stone aim to help good students and future college entrants. Three groups focus on senior year emphasis and better reading habits to boost enjoyment and achievement. The program uses varied techniques based on testing results. Friends of Dr. Freedman and Mr. Pahero host a Sunday buffet and open house at the Paneros’ Oak Street home.
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Shafter High School
Wilson Stone
USC Trojans Conquer Shafter High Football Banquet 1952
Mel Hein, famed gridiron star, spoke at Shafter High School’s annual Civic Football Banquet and answered questions on the Notre Dame Iowa State injury caper. Rudy Prender and Jack Bonham were named most valuable players for the Generals and Colonels. Bruce Muir and Gary Weyand earned scholastic honors. William Bradley received a lifetime athletic pass, and program sponsors included local clubs and officials.
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University of Southern California Trojans
Mel Hein
Shafter High School
Hein
Shafter
Notre Dame
Iowa State
Rudy Prender
Generals
Jack Bonham
Colonels
Bruce Muir
Gary Weyand
Varsity Eleven
Muir
Weyand
Johnnie De'Vincenzo
William Bradley
Jack Manweiler
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Homer Beatty
Bakersfield College Renegades
E. A. Brown
Rotary Club
Harlin Wilson
Kiwanis Club
Jack Stepp
Lions Club
al Suckut
L. J. Woodard
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Banks
American Legion
Dan Bledsoe
Gay Pare
Don McCauley
Don Murfin
Gordon Baker
Shafter High School Music Department
Kenneth Fahsbender
Merlin Hanchett
Future Farmerers of the Future Homemakers of America
Firkins Family To Spend Christmas In Downey
Mr and Mrs C E Firkins and Sally Betty Donald and Tommy of 30332 Riverside Avenue leave tonight for Downey to spend Christmas with his parents and will return Sunday.
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C. E. Firkins
Sally
Betty
Donald
Tommy
Riverside Avenue
Downey
A. K. Firkins
Shafter Chest Receives $60 Donation From Festival
The Shafter Community Chest gained a $60 contribution from the Pototo n Cotton Festival. Directors approved the gift as a charitable project and it was presented at a Shafter Chamber of Commerce gathering. Festival Chairman Jack Fleming handed the check to Merton Wiedmann, chest drive chairman.
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Shafter Community Chest
Shafter Pototo
Foeltz Family Heads North for Richmond Visits
Mr and Mrs Melvin Foeltz with Donna and Joyce depart from 18261 Thomas Lane for a northern trip to visit Delmer Christensen and Jack Quarry in Richmond. Wilma Foeltz of San Francisco also accompanies them.
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Melvin Foeltz
Donna
Joyce
Thomas Lane
North
Delmer Christensen
Jack Quarry
Richmond
Wilma Foeltz
San Francisco
Kern County Seeks Seal Sale Support for Mobile X-ray Unit
Kern County residents are urged to back the annual Christmas Seal Sale to fund the Mobile X-ray Unit run by the Tuberculosis and Health Association. Only revenue from the sale funds operation. 8575 of 50 000 mailed seal letters have been acknowledged. Anyone over 15 may get a no cost chest x ray and film, aiding TB detection and other chest disorders.
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Bakersfield
Kern County
Tuberculosis and Health Association
Lillian D. Karlan
J. N. Maquist
Shafter
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McCauley
Moir
Photon
Jack Fleming
Wey
Bradley
USC Trojan
Sud
Schneider
Wikoff
James ST
Moquist
Jack Penning
Tate
Hers
Central Avenue
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