Harlem Crowns exhibition at Shafter High gym
The Harlem Crowns, world famous for showmanship and high scoring plays, will present basketball at Shafter Fight School gym on Thursday January 22 at 8 p m Tickets are 375 for adults 275 for students and 150 for children 12 and under Proceeds go to athletic equipment for Shafter High The team originated in the mid 1950s under Chico Burrell a former Harlem Globetrotter who formed a versatile squad of top players The Harlem Crowns blend clowning and passing plays with skilled basketball and hold training camps in Northern California each October The roster includes members from Arkansas and Oakland and features long time celebrities such as Herbert Scaife with ongoing tour schedules
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Harlem Crowns
Shafter’ Fight School
Harlem
Burrell
Northern
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Herbert Scaife
United States
Shafter
SHS
State Controller Announces December Cigarette Tax Payout
Kenneth Cory announced the December apportioned cigarette tax distribution totaling 5,441,319 dollars to counties and cities, allocating funds under state tax programs. The payout supports local government revenues and revenue-sharing initiatives.
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Kenneth’ Cory
Shafter Generals edge Coalinga 44 43 in late rally
Jamie Sywart reports a heart stopping game as Shafter Generals fall 44 43 to Coalinga. Shafter led 10 0 early then 30 21, but Horned Toads forced turnovers in the final minutes. Guero Caudillo's desperate shot with 5 seconds left missed. Frosh Soph Leal dominates Coalings 40 31. Girls varsity beat Horned Toads 39 37 with Jessica Davis delivering the game winning shot.
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Jamie Sywart
Shafter “High Generals
Coalinga
Shafter
Horned Toads
Fhe ‘Generals
Horned Toad
Guero Caudillo
Generals
Frosh-Soph
J . Ricardo Leal
Coalings
Colonels
Jessica Davis
SHS Generals Top Porterville In Late Surge Thriller
On January 6 SHS faced Porterville with tight Shafter defense and a 65-62 victory after a 4:20 remaining comeback. Guero Caudillo leads scorers with .420 season mark while Porterville balanced the Colonels 53-26. Girls varsity led by Toni Barulich and Sandy Leal fell 60-17.
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Generals
Porterville
Shafter
Panthers
Guero Caudillo
Toni Barulich
Sandy Leal
Barulich
State allocates highway users tax to counties and cities
State Controller Kenneth Cory reports the December apportionment of highway users taxes totaling 01,049,552 to the state, cities, and counties. Kern County received 366,401 and Shafter 3,706. Overall, 15,146,045 went to counties, 11,377,024 to cities, 34,496,483 for State Highways, and 30,000 to the Bicycle Lane Account.
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Kenneth Cory
Kern County
Shafter
Fires aid for electric burns cautionary note
Instructions warn against becoming a second victim when aiding someone with electrical burns. Stop power source with nonconductive tool, do not cut wires. If needed, commence CPR and continue until professionals arrive, keep the victim calm, warm, and comfortable.
Job exams offered at Shafter and Buttonwillow offices
Shafter Postmaster Gene Guenther announced written exams to qualify for future employment at the Shafter Post Office. Applications are due January 23 for clerk carrier and substitute rural carrier tests, open to all. Buttonwillow Post Office also accepts applications for two exams, due January 20, 1981. Wages start at 8.21 to 9.63 per hour for substitutes and 9.05 to 10.38 per hour for clerk carrier.
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P.O. Jobs Law ‘Post
Shafter
Gene Guen
Ther
Buttonwillow
Shafter Police arrest trio on drunken driving charges
Sunday night Sonny Kid Wilson of Gibson Lane was charged with driving on a suspended license and open container. Also arrested Sunday night Tomas Salas of Gilroy charged with drunk driving and possessing a loaded .25 caliber automatic. Saturday evening Claude Berry Hodge of Shafter arrested for drunk driving with a prior.
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Shafter
Sonny Kid Wilson
Gibson Lane
Tomas Salas
Gilroy
Claude Berry Hodge
Shafter historical notes span 1951 to 1976 entries
A digest of Shafter community items over 1951 1961 1971 1976 includes youths facing draft choices in 1951 Korean War era bids for a 400000 school project and a veterans benefit show, 1961 retirement honors for librarian Mrs Wedge and local business openings, 1971 regional city officials meeting and mobile bank service, and 1976 rapid decline refuse collection study plus sewer and curb improvements in Mexican Colony amid a public works push.
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Shafter
Thomas Wedge
Shafter Business and Professional Women
Adamy
Southern California Avanalistic Association
Christian Church of Shatter
Santa Barbara Savings and Loan Association
Shatter
Central Avenue
Shafter City
Public Works
Phoenix
Arizona
Rapidcail
Shafter Area
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Goose Tatum
Syeetwater, Clifton
Maquis Haynes
Will
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Central Avenue Shafter
Congress
Shafter Press
Frank W. and
Donald L. Reedrick Lawler
Publishers News Editor
Sovecermont
Ieee
Richland School
Kern
Tulare
Kings
Fresno
Merced
San Joaquin
League of California
Wasco Shopping Spree & Shafter
Deadline Mondey
Shatter Homes
Business Directory
Walker
Lee Grissom
Ci i. Ae
Viegas Ae Ea
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