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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1966
Page
8
A fragmented report shows a late rally nearly lifting Shafter to a league win as Rang kept a slim margin with ten minutes left. The scrambling sequence spoiled another opportunity for Shafter to claim the lead.
Garces led 20-16 at half then Shafter surged to 43-40 late in the third. With 1:10 left Garces tied and then took the lead as Greg Gunner hit from 17 feet, sealing a 44-43 victory over Shafter. The Generals shot 14 of 44 and 15 of 19 at the line.
Shafter, Feb 2 1966. Arvin defeats Shafter 50 3 as Wasco tops Shafter 32 17 and West defeats Shafter 34 14. Pete Flores gains Shafter’s only win in 127 lb class, while Bob Herndon of Arvin dominates at 154 lb with no defeats this season.
Anna Raney of 416 Central Valley Highway and W D Hendricks of 140 Poso were involved in a two car crash at James and Central Sunday at 7 40 p m. No injuries were reported.
Twenty women golfers played in the January 97 event at North Kern. Ruth Hoffman chaired a Putts sweepstakes with Ginger Somers and Marie Cameron tied for Putts. Somers won the playoff. Katie Ogle led with 75 net, followed by Myrtle Rostain 77, Joyce Hale 78, and Ruth Hoffman 79.
The Bakersfield Municipal Court last week saw a civil suit filed by Alex Robertson Pipe Line Construction Co. seeking $4,000 in damages from five 18 year old Shafter youths and their parents. The incident on Seventh Standard Road involved damage to heavy equipment and other items.
Founders Day is scheduled for Maple PTA with past presidents invited to attend the next meeting. The Maple School cafetorium hosts the event on Tuesday evening February 8 at 7 30. The fourth grade will lead the flag salute and Janet Peterson directs the band. An Honorary Life Membership will be given to a community member for youth service as funds from sales support scholarships and fellowships for teacher education and special education.
The Kern County Union High School district plans to secure a federal grant of 27 615 to expand library resources for students and teachers across all member schools. District director E Ben Evans says authorization has been given by the board of trustees under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
The Police Reserves held their annual dinner at Freddie's Top of the Hill in Bakersfield Saturday night. Assistant Chief Wade Hamilton and Sgt. Bob Nixon attended the affair. Applications are open for police reserves at the Shafter Police Department.
The note urges placing a litter bag in your vehicle to keep roadsides litter free and promote responsible driving. Expected guidance highlights reducing trash while driving and supporting a cleaner environment.
Kern County Fire Department responded to a blaze at the Shafter Sewage Disposal plant south on Burbank and west on Shafter Avenue. The pump house suffered about 50 percent loss with damage to the engine and electrical gear. Cause listed as overheating of the exhaust from the pumping engine. Two Kern County fire trucks responded with Battalion Chief Lechtreck in charge.
The Richland PTA will hold a special meeting on February 8 at 7 30 p m in the Richland Cafeteria. They will honor PTA Founders and a life member, with Robert Snively directing a musical presentation. Hostesses are kindergarten and seventh grade room reps, and baby sitting facilities will be available.
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