Physics Class at SHS Tests Generalizations
SHS physics students under Don Murfin built experiments to test mechanical advantage with a four-pulley setup. Seniors Jack Brown Bruce Muir and Bill Nixon designed a system to lift 12 grams with one gram of force and plan further tests for full efficiency. Other groups explore inclined planes leverage and wheel and axle relations.
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Don Murfin
Shafter High School
Jack Brown
Bruce Muir
Bill Nixon
Inc
Neighbors complain as dog Fifi raids garbage again
In Shafter Editor's Mailbox a dog owner defends Fifi's behavior after repeated nightly trash can visits and extended barking past midnight, noting neighbors have become grouchy despite prior good relations.
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Shafter’ Press
Neighbor Contends About Dog’s Barking and Licensing
A local speaker refutes claims about her dog barking through the night and alleged dog fights during courtship. She argues the complaints are exaggerated and notes licensing and vaccination costs. The writer ends with frustration at neighbors’ meddling.
Peru Lecture At SHS Promises Grand Visual Tour
Clifford J. Kamen will present Peru Democratic Ally in Latin America at Shafter High School gym January 31 at 8 p.m. The illustrated talk includes Peruvian mountains Indians Inca ruins and modern culture with film on high altitude life and camel like Hama boats.
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United States
Clifford Kamen
Peru
Latin America
Shafter High School
Mr. Kamen
Glenda Jacobus Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party
Glenda Jacobus marked her seventh birthday on January 18 at Mandel Ave home with friends. Guests included Ann Maquist Karen Duke Ray Donna Banks Sharlet Freedman Thelma Kirschenmann Barbara and Ann Jacobus and others. A 40 minute cartoon preceded cake punch ice cream nuts and candy. Gift came from Jim Eckmann.
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Glenda Jacobus
Mandel Ave
Glenda
Jake Jacobus
Ann Maquist
Karen Duke
Ray Donna Banks
Sharlet Freedman
Thelma
Kirschenmann
Barbara
Ann Jacobus
Bill and
Dick Owen
David Woodard
Teddy Ruggenberg
Jimmy Eckmann
Local Airman Hicks Begins Air Force Training at Parks APB
Elmer Wayne Hicks son of Mr and Mrs Elmer B Hicks 144 W Ash is in basic training with the Air Force at Parks Army Airfield California After completion he may be sent to a technical or administrative school or assigned to a base Hicks enlisted October 20 1954 and is with the 3506th USAF Recruiting Group in the Western area He previously attended Shafter High School
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Elmer Wayne Hicks
Elmer B. Hicks
W. Ash
Air Force
Parks Apb
California
Hicks
U. S
U.S. Air Force Base
USAF
Shafter High
Women Sponsor Bluebirds Club Again this Year
Junior Women's social group met at Mrs. Bud Anderson’s Sierra Street home in Shafter to sponsor the Bluebird group for another year. Guests included Miss Ilse Kruger of Germany, hosted by Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Spitzer and Mrs. Stanton. Co-hostess was Mrs. Frank Bortz. refreshments featured a German cake by Miss Kruger.
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Bud Anderson
Sierra Street
Shafter
Frank Bortz
Ilse Kruger
Germany
Anderson
Herb Spitzer
Harold Stanton
Miss Kruger
Mines
Leland Bell
Henry Voth
Roy Farrell
Dale Wiedmann
Don Little
Stork Shower Honors Wanda Graves at Southern Missionary Church
Mrs. Bunky Graves was the guest of honor at a stork shower Thursday at the Southern Missionary Baptist church. Hostesses were Mrs Lone Graves and Mrs Minnie Templeton. Prizes went to several guests after games, and a large gift table filled the auditorium.
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Bunky Graves
Southern Missionary Baptist Church
Lone Graves
Minnie Templeton
Lois Barton
Wanda Fowler
Phyliss Wilcoxen
Joyce Graves
Lucy Mouser
Mrs. Graves
Wanda Criner
Wasco
Floyd Barton
Noel Baker
Troy Adav
Nor Thompson
Gene Wilcoxen
Terri Wilcoxen
Alvin Craftom
al DeWitt
Sam Wilcoxen
Riley Harvey
Louis Wright
Marvin Mouser
Wayne Hill
Renny McLeed
Calvin Fowler
Vernon Searcy
Narvel Winters
J. D. Reynolds
Vivian Satterfield
Jack Graves
Leon Templeton
Mines
Newbols
Guy Mouser
Bill Turner
Otis White Lum Rive
Biddie Bell
Carolyn Martin
Nelson West
Ralph Thompand
Patsy Stubblefield
de Woody
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Kern County
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Roger Tatum
Bob Goossen
Russell Harden
Eob Hanson
Marlene Enns
Charlie Glenn
Claude New
Norma Craig
Clifford J. Kamen
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Chicago Commande Society
Shafter High School Adult Evening School
Shafter Recreation Commission
Encyclopedia Brittannia
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