Bakersfield Bears to Face Phillies in Exhibition at Sam Lynn Park
The Bakersfield Bears meet the Philadelphia Phillies in a July 12 exhibition at Sam Lynn Park. The article notes former Bears stars Demeter Smith and Bobby Gene Smith with past league stats, and mentions ticket outlets in Shafter and Wasco plus a new flag giveaway plan at Padre Hotel tied to Bears' wins.
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Philadelphia Phillies
Bakersfield Bears
Sam Lynn Park
Demeter ' Smith
Raenee Alumni Society
Lehman
Santa Barbara
Sullivan
Burbank
San Jose
Bobby Gene Smith
California
Gene Mauch
Fresno
Bobby Gene
United Cigar Store
Central Hardware
Shafter
Kurt’s Hardware
Wasco
Larry Trout
Bears
I Was A Communist For The FBI at Veterans Memorial Hall
The Shafter Press note promotes the film I Was A Communist For The FBI starring Frank Lovejoy. Based on Matt Cvetic’s undercover life, the American Legion urges Shafter residents to attend the public service screening at 8 p.m. Monday July 10 with free admission and door prizes for attendees.
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FBI
Frank Lovejoy
Matt Cvetic
Cretic
American Legion
Veterans Memorial Hall
Water Usage for June Reaches 131 Million Gallons
June water use in Shafter totaled 131 million gallons covering 50.6 acres with one foot of water. Shafter Public Utilities District records show 31,332,000 gallons dumped as the 1961 record. Friday June 16 saw 6,642,000 gallons pumped, the peak day. The first day of July output dropped to about three million gallons.
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Shafter
Cotton varietal resistance to spider mites studied at Shafter
Work by entomologists and plant breeders at the U S Cotton Field Station Shafter investigates varietal resistance to spider mites in cotton. They note differences in susceptibility among crops and describe evaluations showing Acala 4-42 partial tolerance and wild Arizona cottons and certain Acala line parents more resistant than Acala 4-42.
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U.S
Shafter
Leigh
United States
Arizona
Sermon On Our Essential Needs At Ebenezer Reformed Church
The Ebenezer Reformed Church outlines a schedule for study on Genesis 2 15 17 and 3 1 6 as part of Sunday School with a memory verse. Pastor Melvin B Nonhof will discuss the scope of prayer focusing on essentials using Matthew 6 33 and a morning choral anthem. Youth meeting led by Stanley Wilson will cover John Calvin and related scripture insights.
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Congregation of
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Crauh
Melvin B. Nonhof
Trayer
Stanley Wilson
John Calvin
Geneva
Webster Theme of Welcome to Shafter People
The writer reflects on living in many towns and praises Shafter for its honest warmth. He expresses dedication to proving the Shafter welcome was not misdirected and calls Shafter and its people fabulous.
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Webster
Ian
Shafter
The Fourth of July in a Nation of Change
A reflective column notes how the July fourth celebration has evolved from grand pomp to subdued modern life. It argues Americans should renew reverence for the founding era, recall the stars and stripes, and acknowledge the purpose of the holiday as a celebration of liberty and progress.
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America
God
John Adamson
Ee Ciena
Hoffa faces railroad challenge over piggyback freight
militant Teamster leader Hoffa fights for passage of bills to curb railroads from setting rates on piggyback freight. railroads mobilize wide support from shipowners, unions, and truck lines, highlighting faster cheaper service and broad consumer benefit amid the political clash.
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Jimmy Hoffa
Mr. Hoffa
Congress
California
Hoffa
Illinois
Kadeeas
Crally
Who Must Pay The Expenditure Warning From New York Leader
The head of a New York based Citizens Public Expenditure Survey warns that mounting government spending will fall on middle and lower income groups. He notes top tax rates have peaked and the many low earners cannot curb spending except at the ballot box.
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Citizens Public Expenditure Survey
New York
Weavner
Gove Ing
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