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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1969

Page

2

Shafter Chamber of Commerce Honors and Installations

Joe Frizzell named Man of the Year at the Installation Banquet with Mayor Harvey Gaede presiding. Frank Wisner receives the Chamber President's gavel from outgoing leader H. W. Pat Kelly. Cliff Ratzlaff installed as Chief of the Shafter Volunteer Fire Department.

Joe Frizzell Shafter Chamber of Commerce Harvey Gaede Frank Wisner H.w.pat Kelly First Baptist Church Cliff Ratzlaff Shafter

Shafter area politicians seek honorary mayor in 1954 drive

In 1954 fifteen candidates sought the honorary mayor post for Buttonwillow as part of the March of Dimes drive. A Union Station at 701 Central Valley Highway was opened by Jack Maxberry, with construction by Rolf Jacobson. Kiddie rides were arranged for the Shafter Cotton Festival by General Chairman Jack Fleming. John Miller joined the Shafter Experimental Station staff. Casting for The Women play by the Junior Women’s Club and Wednesday Afternoon was underway.

The Shafter Press Buttonwillow Central Valley Highway Jack Maxberry Shafter Petroleum Rolf Jacobson Shafter Potatoen Jack Fleming John Miller Shafter

Shafter High School Student Body Race Draws Interest

In 1949 two candidates vied for the student body presidency for the second semester at Shafter High School. Shaf Lowell Bergman and Gene Bryant led the contest as peers debated leadership roles and campus issues.

Lowell Bergman Gene Bryant Shafter High School

Births and local notices from Bakersfield and Shafter area

The notice covers multiple births and family announcements in Bakersfield and Shafter. Kris Lynn Florez born December 9 at Memorial Hospital Bakersfield joining brother Dean. Todd Duaine Adams born December 29 at Memorial Hospital Bakersfield to Gerald Adams. Terresa Jane Holland born December 22 in Tyler Texas to Ernest and family. describes grandparents and health statuses. Also mentions Shafter High Generals basketball results, Job's Daughters leadership, and a new Shafter Funeral Home telephone directory.

Ray Florez E. Ash Ave Kris Lynn Memorial Hospital Bakersfield Kris Dean Stella Florez David Florez Shafter Blais Garcia Tranquilla Charvez Gerald Adams Poso Street Tiny Todd Duaine Adams Proud K. R. Amos Noel Adams Missouri Marilyn Todd Duaine Terresa Jane Ernest Holland Tylex Unruh Page 1 Mennonite Brethren Church of Shafter High School Rmy Air Corps United States South Pacific Maple Tim Jerry Navy Kansas Paul

Test Results Favor Richland Students

A report to the Board of Trustees shows Richland students meet state test averages, with scores equal to the state and above county in most grades. Performance aligns with mental maturity, with spring and fall 1968 tests indicating ranges from one month to three months above county and state averages.

State Department of Education Richland Board of Trustees Richland Board of Trustees California David Cooke

Forum Features Mexico Program at Harvey Auditorium

Bakersfield visitors travel via film and lecture to Mexico on Thursday January 16 at 8 p m at Harvey Auditorium. Gene Wiancke presents films of well known and remote Mexican areas and discusses traditional cultural political religious and ceremonial life. He is UC trained with radio and platform experience and aims to portray diverse ways of life with vivid narration.

Bakersfield Wiancke University of California

Frankly Speaking and Local Hints in January 1969

The Shafter Press notes Frankly Speaking urges readers to contact their congressman Bob Mathias to curb inflation. A Richland school bomb scare prompts call for stern punishment for those causing panic. Eckmann and Zachary families attend President Nixon’s inaugural ball. locals may share other invitees. A hippie quip about a girl turning thirty and a U turn is noted for local humor.

E. C. Eckmann Phillip Zachary Nixon

Improvement Council Chooses 1969 Slate of Officers

The Shafter Community Improvement Council met January 9 electing officers for 1969. Mrs H W Pat Kelly is president, Ben Grundy vice president, and Mrs A J Smith secretary. outgoing officers include Mrs Lowell Todd, E Gordon Smith, and Mrs A J Smith.

Shafter Community Improvement Council Wayne Wood H.W. Pat Kelly Ben Grundy A.J. Smith Lowell Todd E. Gordon Smith A. J. Smith East Lerdo Highway Shaf Ter Shafter Todd Kappa Nu Delta Theta Tau, Inc Kelly

Richland Tops Six Basketball Contests Over Standard

Richland Trojans claim five of six games against Standard School in a home meet led by high scorers Mike Dobrenen 12 in A class and David Gaeta 16 in C class. Richland also won D class 33-26 and beat B class 18-30. girls won both A B games with Becky Kliewer contributing for Shafter.

Dave Thompson Richland Trojans Standard School Warriors Shafter Dave Nash Mike Dobrenen Joe Delarosa Ricky Robinson Mike Johnson Kent Winter Richland David G Gaeta Keith Perkins Avid Gaeta Anthony Taffera Greg ‘Ratzlaff Wesley Smart Tim Cooper Pat Boles Bill Huckaby Scot Robertson Church’ Conrad Mike’ McMeans Robert Diltz Tim Rice Standard Domingo Lopez Greg Haworth Martyn Allen Ronnie Bergman David Wiley Scott Estes Alan Cates Ahooed Berkshire Dave Barber Terry Wells Lopez Melvin Atkinson Randy Franz Duane Kerber Junior Prado Kenny Anderson Dave Putman Mike Nunez Bill Sharp Pat Wong Ken Wiley Eddie Millard George White David Bell Randy Fram Richard Becky Kliewer Generals Shafter High School Sid Unruh Ken Williams Larry Antongiovani Mitchell Jones Dennis Palla Vernon Allen Cliff Robertson Randy Penner Don Nickel Richard Gaeta Carl Camp Craig Dargatz Mike Bender Robert Schellenberg David Onsum Jim Dick

Generals Undefeated After Defeating Arvin 62-44

The Shafter Generals remain undefeated in league play after a 62-44 win over Arvin in the General gym. Jan Stuebbe led with 29 points, Tim Powell added 16, and Harold Heller had 8 as the Generals dominated early and maintained a comfortable lead. JV and C squads fell to Arvin 50-32 and 45-20, while Wasco visit and South Rebels visit are on the schedule.

Scott Larson Shafter Generals Arvin Cagers General Gym Jv’s C’s Colonels Bucks Bears Generals Jan Stuebbe Tim Powell Harold Heller John Snively David Torigiani Shafter Cagers Dennis Pallas Larry Antongiovanni Craig Dargatz Jim Dick Lynnarnock Sidney Unruh Carl Camp Mike Bender Randy Penner Alvin Invaders Billy Wherry Alvin Bryant Rodney Creekbaum Billy Calhoun Cagers Wasco South Rebels Shafter High School Arvin Bears Bill McKinley Harold Helter Rob Smith Mitchell Jones Pat Wennihan Ron Rutledge John Sill Andy Arnold Stan Unruh

Grapplers Gain Victories With Succession of Falls

Shafter General grapplers beat Taft 58 21 with eleven falls including multiple first period pins. The team defeated Arvin 38 21 the previous day and 28 28 after two matches, with JV winning 32 27. Heavyweight Williams out for season. Wasco poses upcoming league threat.

Scott Larson Shafter Generals Grapplers Taft Arvin Bears Wayne Forbes Leo Herrera Don Banks Dennis Cooper Larry Adair Richard Robertson Danny Black Jeff Channeson Johnny Moore David Ka Robertson Black Channeson Moore Kadel Hill Brown Hardwick Sore Phil Williams Arvin Shafter Robert Stowell Robert Cruz

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the Shafter Press Kathy Shultz Claudia Jones John Dean Gary Ingle Kern County Shafter Motel Harlan Hagan Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Robert Miller Bakersfield Chamber Art Johnson Shafter Kiwanis Club Cindy Gay Few DeLuxe Barbers Stork Shafter High Tehachapi Phillis Peters Wasco Bethel Job Shafter Funeral Home Mexico Bob Mathias Improvement Council Mrs. Kelly the Generals the Colonels Ese David Zachary Tommy Calhoun Mike Anderson Stanley Bryant Glen Berkshire Jerry Klassen Keith Roberts Bill Wherry Rick Cooper Doug Thompson Rod Creekbaum Larry Robbins John Warren Rick Riccomini Don Gaitheer Robert Griffen Griffen Arvin Shafter Stowell Cruz Ghilarducci Marratt Warren Riccomini Gaither Jon Voth Tigers McFarland
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