Mites Turn Tables On McFarland Shafter Hoops Doubleheader
Shafter High School defeated McFarland 48 to 36 at home with John Thompson scoring 20 points and George Dove adding 9 as the Generals led 26 17 at halftime. McFarland’s Carter had 19 points, followed by Brown with 7. In a separate game, McFarland’s B team fell to Shafter 39 3 times, while the undefeated Shafter Bucks beat McFarland C 31 20 with Woody Wilson totaling 14 points and all 13 Bucks playing.
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Shafter High School
Mighty
McFarland Cougars
Cougar
Cougars
Whcen
Shafter High
Generals
Shafter
John Thompson
George Dove
McFarland
Carter
Brown
Shafters Colonels
Billy Nixon
The
Colonels
MecFarland
Perry
Shafter Bucks
McFarland C’s
Woody Wilson
Bucks
Wikoffs Top Pins in Mixed Foursome Bowling Night
Austin Wikoff rolled 188 and Lou Wikoff 152 as the pair totaled 929 pins in the Mixed Foursome league at Sportsman’s Alley. Point Market extended its lead with 37 wins, beating Shafter Me four straight. Sportsman’s Cafe defeated Shafter Bowl 1 0 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Lou Wikoff
Sportsman's Alley
Point Market
Sportsman's Cafe
Mr and Mrs Manuel Grumbles Visit Glennville
Mr and Mrs Manuel Grumbles and their daughter-in-law Betty Grumbles and family traveled by car to Glennville last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel
Betty Grumbles
Glennville
More About Mother Nature Helps Farms
The piece details city drainage efforts led by Jack Harris to reduce street puddles. It cites specific trouble spots on Walker Street, Weinberger Tract, and Shafter avenues, with plans to route stormwater through gutters and ditches. Storm totals at Edwards Tract and local gauges are compared to historic years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streets Department
Jack Harris
Walker Stret
California
Sunset Avenues
Peey
Santa Fe
Weinberger
Rodriguez Street
Shafter
Edwards Tract
Shafter Avenue
E. F. Bender
Cub Pack Plans Blue Gold Dinner In Richland Cafeteria
Cub Pack 13 will hold its annual Blue and Gold dinner in Richland Cafeteria on February 5 at 7 pm. Cub master A. G. Whitson announced the event with Cubs and parents urged to attend. Den mothers including Mrs. Whitson Mrs. Art Brownell and Mrs. W. Fred Mason are arranging the program with the Lions Boy Scout troop in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Cub
A. G. Whitson
Whitson
Art Brownell
W. Fred Mason
Lions Boy Scout Troop
Five Year Old Shields Killed In Tulare County Crash
Funeral services set for Kenneth Rex Shields five year old killed in a two car accident in Tulare county. Resident of Cawelo Station. Mother injured hospitalized in Sanger. Survivors include parents Sammy and Shields siblings Eugene and Co Mr and Mrs A S Shields Bakersfield and Mr and Mrs Sharp Shafter. Interment in Shafter Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Rex Shields
Tulare
Armstrong Mortuary
Shafter
Cawelo Station
Crarh
San‘oaquin’ Hospital
Sammy Shields
Eugene
A. S. Shields
Bakersfield
Oc Sharp
Shafter Cemetery
District to Potentially Take Over Water Project Bid
Funding availability and congressional action remain pending. Preliminary design and cost estimates hinge on a shared criterion to allow transfer from the Bureau to the districts if construction control changes. Government funds for reclamation areas may be authorized by Congress. Paul C. Bailey of SWID will assist Bureau staff in drafting a new distribution plan. Project price tag is $11,681,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters
Paul C. Bailey
Theaters Collect March of Dimes Fund in Shafter
Theaters in Shafter collect for the March of Dimes with help from the Kiwanis Club and Boy Scouts. State Theater in downtown Shafter and Del-Kern Drive near Merced Avenue host dime collections led by Scoutmaster Ervin Toews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Area
Kiwanis Club
Shafter
Gaylord Fox
Del-Kern Drive
Merced Avenue
Ervin Toews
Trustees Learn About Richland School Program
The Richland School board will meet monthly with educators to review curriculum. Superintendent Bruce M. Crawford said the board would meet on the 22nd each month. First educator on the agenda is Ross E. Harrington, director of education, who discussed ending the program, along with Ed Kirschenmann, Leonard E. and Mrs. Lee Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland School Board of Trustees
Bruce M. Crawford
Ross E. Harrington
E d Kirschenmann
Leonard E
Lee Thomas
Attorneys Explore Ivanhoe Case To Shape 160 Acre Rule
Attorneys for the Bureau of Reclamation and several irrigation districts plan a conference with California Attorney General Pat Brown. They will discuss contract changes required by the pending Ivanhoe decision at the California Supreme Court. John J. Peters Jr. chairs the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District and notes the issue hangs over 160 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Reclamation
John J. Peters, Jr
Shafter-Wasco
Pat Brown
California Supreme Court
Youth Week Program at Union Congregational Church
Reverend Gordon Baker announced that Pilgrim Fellowship members will lead the church program this Sunday at Union Congregational Church. Participants include Larry Vannatta invoc, Jack Robbins scripture, Patsy Cornell prayer, Eric Hanson dedication service. ushers are Robert Vignolo Alan Walker Norman Knight Gordon Pipkin. The sermon topic is So I Send You as part of youth week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Fellowship Group
Union Congregational Church
Gordon Baker
Larry Vannatta
Jack Robbins
Patsy Cornell
Eric Hanson
Robert Vignolo
Alan Walker
Norman Knight
Gordon Pipkin
Reverend Baker
Kenneth Pipkin Named to Shafter Planning Commission
Kenneth Pipkin, maintenance and transportation superintendent at Richland School, was named to the Shafter Planning Commission to succeed P. C. Clarkin who resigned. His appointment was confirmed this week by the council and planners will choose a new chairman at the February meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Pipkin
Richland School
Shafter Planning Commission
P. C.clarkin
Shafter Banker
Clarkin
Planning Commission
Pipkin
Two Maple Youths To Leave for Army
Two Maple area youths are set for Army training this week. Benny Giesbrecht, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Giesbrecht, and Stanley Buller, son of Mr and Mrs John Buller, receive orders to Fort Ord. Giesbrecht, a Maple School and Shafter High School graduate, studied at Pacific Bible Institute in Fresno for two years. Buller, also a Maple School and Shafter High School graduate, finished Bakersfield College in 1952.
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MAPLE
Army
Maple Area
Benny Giesbrecht
Ben Giesbrecht
Stanley Buller
John Buller
Fort Ord
Maple School
Shafter High School
Giesbrecht
Pacific Bible Institute
Fresno
Buller
Bakersfield College
Gorschings Are Honored On 43rd Wedding Anniversary
The 43rd anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Gorsching took place at the home of their daughter and family, Les Nusz, 201 Orange Avenue. Attendees included Melvin Parrett and Corky, Frank Parrett, Wesley Gorsching with Debby, Allen Gorsching and song of Avenal, J C Warneke, and the Nusz couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Gorsching
Les. Nusz
Orange Avenue
Melvin Parrett
Corky
Frank Parrett
Clintong Okla
Wesley Gorsching
Debby
Song
Avenal
J.C. Warneke
Les Nusz
Ball Game Party Feature at Shafter High School Diamond
Softball at Shafter High School diamond highlighted Herbie Jacobsen tenth birthday party. Guests included Greene, Bill, Wit cher, Parrett, Wod ard, McClain, Putman, Lachenmaier, and others. Parents John and Mrs. Jacobsen hosted the afternoon with cake, ice cream, and party favors.
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Shafter High School
Herbie Jacobsen
John Jacobsen
Sycamore Street
We Greene
Art Bill
Dickie Witcher
Corky Parrett
Jimmy Wodard
Charles McClain
John Putman
Bruce Lachenmaier
Rec
Janet Jacobsen Birthday Party Reported
Nine year old Janet Jacobsen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jacobsen, celebrated with a party last week on Oak Street. Friends attended the games and enjoyed a pastel decorated cake, cupcakes, ice cream, nuts and candies. Present were Paula Thomas, Bonnie Muir, Sharon, Mary Brown, Susan Vignolo, Sandra Jacobsen, Mardo and Jerri Ohlsson, Cissy Greene, Janice Handel and Gerri Neuman.
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Janet Jacobsen
John Jacobsen
Ore Street
Paula Thomas
Bonnie Muir
Sharon
Mary Brown
Susan Vignolo
Sandra Jacobsen
Mardo
Jerri Ohlsson
Cissy Greene
Janice Handel
Gerri Neuman
Loewens Attend Birthday Dinner in Reedley
Mr and Mrs Dan Loewen of California Avenue drove to Reedley Sunday to attend a birthday dinner for Mrs Gaede. They were joined by Mrs Gaede's brothers and their families from Wasco. In Reedley they visited the Home for the Aged and met longtime locals including Mr and Mrs E T Frantz and Rev and Mrs T E Nickel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Loewen
California Avenue
Reedley
Gaede
Missionary Volunteer Society to Host Elder Eugene Sample
The Seventh-day Adventist Child Publication editor will speak Friday night on The Lure of the Empty Sack and Sabbath at 11 o clock on Sent by the King. The event is hosted by the Shafter chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Volunteer Society of the Seventh-day
Adventist Char of
Shafter
Eugene Sample
Sample
Five Chicken Pox Cases in Vicinity Reported
Five chicken pox cases were reported in the Shafter area in December. The county total reached 121, with Shafter listing no German measles, measles, mumps, streptococcal infection, or whooping cough. Buttonwillow had one chicken pox case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Health Department
Buttonwillow
Central Hardware Manager Tony Brown Travels for Sporting Goods
Tony Brown, manager of Central Hardware, spent several days in Los Angeles last week buying sporting goods. Also noted are Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Howard and family visiting Porterville with Mrs. Bessie Howard, and expected visitors this weekend at 276 Sunset Avenue including Mrs. C F Morgan of Bellflower and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brady of Los Angeles.
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Tony Brown
Central Hardware
Los Angeles
Ernest Howard
Richard
Pat
Gibson Lane
Porterville
Bessie Howard
Maurice Howe
Sunset Avenue
C. F. Morgan
Bellflower
Charles Brady
First Baptist Church Activities Notice
Melvin N. Krag pastor at Lerdo Highway 28 bh Melvin N Krag leads Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship 11 00 youth fellowship evening hour and Bible study programs with midweek sessions and prayer hours listed for the Melvin area church events
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First Baptist Church
Lerdo
Melvin N. Krag
Atkinson
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Power
First Mennonite Church Service Schedule
The Golden West and Wall church led by Pastor Earnest Schroeder lists Sunday activities at 10 a.m. Sunday School supervised by Jack Nikkel and Mermeo Lester Neufeld, 11 a.m. morning worship, 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor, and a 7 40 p.m. Wednesday Cottage meeting at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Mennonite Church
Golden West and
Wall
E. Earnest Schroeder
Jack Nikkel
Mermeo Lester Neufeld
Christian Endeavor
Sunday Services Schedule Dated in Plain Text
Sunday 5 am Sunday School led by Charlie Raleish superintendent. 11 am Morning Worship. 7 pm Young People’s League. Evening services at 7. Wednesday afternoon prayer meeting and singing. Saturday 5 pm Evening Services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Raleish
Young Peoples League
Jehovah Witnesses Community Notice
L N Coleman announces Bible study at 7 20 p m Sundays and at 7 30 p m on Wednesdays with Theocratic Ministry School. Phone listed for contact and meeting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovais
Weekend Church Schedule Lists Services and Programs
Sunday schedule includes 9:30 a.m. Sunday School led by Abe FF and Isaac, morning worship at 10:50 a.m. broadcast on KWSO at 11 a.m, 6:20 p.m. youth services by MBYF, and Wednesday 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting plus Bible classes for all ages.
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Abe Ff
Isaac
KWSO
Minter Village Chapel Services and Activities
Bernard Nickerk is pastor at Minter Village Chapel in Bakersfield. Sunday schedule includes 10 a. m. Sunday School 11 a. m. worship and 6 30 p. m. young peoples meeting 7 20 p. m. evening service. Bible clubs for boys and girls available throughout the week. Call 4 5086.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minter Village
Bernard Nickerk
Bakersfield
Young Peoples Meeting
All Dees
Church Schedule Promises Daily Services This Week
Sunday 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 a m morning worship 6 p m evening services Monday 7 p m H Evert Tuesday 1 40 p m Primary Bible Club 7 p m Intermediate Bible study Wednesday 4 316 p m Junior Bible Chair 7 p m prayer meeting Thursday 7 13 p m Christian Service Brigade
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Christian Service Brigade
Park Lane Mission Church Service Schedule
Park Lane M B Church at Wark Lane and Myers led by Pastor Joel A Wiebe offers Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. with Johnny H Penner as superintendent, morning worship at 11 a.m. Bible study and prayer meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Children’s Bible class Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
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Park Lane
M.B
Wark Lane
Myers
Joel A. Wiebe
Johnny H. Penner
Church weekly schedule and services listed
Sunday morning was 9 45 a m Sunday School led by Bob Bergman in September with 11 a m worship and 7 p m evening service Wednesday mid week prayer service at 7 p m and Thursday young peoples pine line event placeholder
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Bob Bergman
St Therese's Catholic Church Masses and Confessions Schedule
St Therese's Catholic Church at 260 West Lerde Highway lists Mass times on Sundays at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Holy Days at 7:30 a.m. and 7:20 a.m. Weekday Masses at 7:50 a.m. Confessions Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and before Masses on Sundays and Holy Days. Pastor Patrick J. Brestin is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lerde
Patrick J. Brestin
Church Schedule Highlights for Week
Sunday offerings include 9 30 a m classes for all ages led by E Gordon Smith superintendent 11 a m morning worship and 7 p m Pilgrim Fellowship for high school youth Thursday features 7 30 p m choir rehearsal hosted by the same church authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Gordon Smith
Pilgrim Fellowship
United Pentecostal Church Events Schedule
Arthur Dansby reports the church holds Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 7:36 p.m. Sunday School, Wednesday evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Young people meet Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday services continue weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pentecostal Church
Arthur Dansby
Church Service Schedule for Buttonwillow and Pentecostal Church of God
Buttonwillow Church of God on Main Street lists Sunday School at 9:00 a.m., morning worship at 11:00 a.m., evangelistic service at 7:50 p.m., and YY. P. Endeavor on Tuesday at 7:50 p.m. Pentecostal Church of God on Cecil Peel Street, with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., morning worship at 11:00 a.m., junior church at 6:30 p.m., evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m., and young people and jubilee services on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttonwillow Church OF God
M. J. Ford
Pentecostal Church OF God
Cecil Peel
Tom Mizell
Shafter Camp Chapel Weekend Schedule Update
The Shafter Camp chapel announces weekly worship times led by the camp pastor. Sunday services at 9 45 a m Sunday School at 7 D m evening service details unclear Monday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday 5 30 p m prayer group continues.
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South Shafter Camp
Ith Shafter Camp
Ao Clth
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Ivanhoe
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C. C. Dougla
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Kathy Gillaspie
Mark Bender
Robert McClain
George Guenther
Alvina Howe
Carl J. Neuman
Earl Anderson
Eva Isaac
Keith Hammon
Claude Campy
Tictor Siemens
Jack Stewart
Personale
Assembly OF God
Tulare Ave
Mildred Mara
Church OF the Nazarene
Lerdo Highway
Richie
Estera Ragsdale
Church OF God
Kenneth CC. Combs
A.m
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Poenezer Reformed Church
Mes
Walter Grossman
Raymond Mattler
First Southern Baptist
Sam Wilcoxon
Sendey
Dean Moore
Baptist Training Union
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Free
Will Baptist Church
Cecil Thurman
South Shafter
Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern St. Walde Wiehe
North Shafter
Farm I. Apen Supply Center Co
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Pastor
Sycamore and Tulare
Gordon J. Baker
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Lordo and Poplar
Stanley W. Hiten
Ramona Ores
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Oklahoma
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Shafter Jewel Box
Ned Cheney
Central Avenue
Whatnot
D St
ASCO
de Witte
Orange
Rena Wilsons
Burbank Ave
E. Marengo Ave
Central Ave
California Ave
Mel- Vin
Farm & Home Real Estate
Ernie Hofman
Phone
Good Street
Walnut St
City of
Allen L. Zenk
Pacific Shafter
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Penner
Tor Sal
Earlimart
Wasco
Clara J. Schnaidt
Cross Street
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Calif
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Shafter Ave
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Autono
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Menno H
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Martin
Uncle John
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Ite
Wisconsin
Gundlach's
Chester
HOT Point Home Appliances
Gundlachs
Chester Ave
Gundlach’s
Merritt Holloway
FORD
Fordomatic
Jim Dandy
Packard
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