Entertaining Toss of Names and Local Teams in Bakersfield Sports
A patchwork sports column surveys Rocky Marciano and Ezzard Maries, tracks Berkeley players Gordon and Lee joining Bakersfield College, mentions Del Mar race gossip and Pappy Waldorf quips, and notes Joe Engle and local civic appointments. It blends college football, boxing, and regional athletic lore with contemporary training plans and alumni chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Santee
Marines
Maines
del Mar
Old del Mar
Pappy Waldorf
Knox
UCLA
University of California
Knox College
Pappy
National Football League
Bakersfield College
Carl Gordon
Berkeley
Gordon
Alfred
Big Cat
Mrs Stafford Visits Son in Shafter in 1928
Mrs Bonnie K Stafford of Cucamonga arrived in Shafter in March 1928 to visit her son E M Stafford and his family of the Santa Fe Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie K. Stafford
Cucamonga
Shafter
E. M. Stafford
The
Santa Fe Railway
Wilder Named Manager at Shafter Western Auto
Art Brownell confirms Maynard Wilder is appointed manager of Shafter Western Automotive and Radio Co. Wilder brings over ten years in auto specialty work, previously leading a Chicago firm for three years before moving to California for his wife’s health. He and Evelyn Wilder, born in Sterling Illinois, reside at 347 East Marengo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Marciano
Ezzard Maries
Rocky i
Knox
Chicago Cubs
Clear
Ersfield
California
Omaha
Gordon
North
Colm
Bakers College
Berkeley High
Berkeley
Bakersfield
Homer Beatty
Art Brownell
Shafter
Western Automotive and Radio Store
Maynard Wilder
Shafter Western Automotive and Radio Co
Wilder
Chicago
Los Angele
Evelyn
Sterling
Ill
Business
Optimist Club
Glendale
Christian Church
Wilders
East
Marengo
Home Accident Prevention Film Offers Child Safety Education
Kern County Health Officer Dr. Wm. C. Buss urges focus on preventable home accidents harming children under 15. A 13 minute film by a national producer demonstrates risk reduction, safety habits, and teaching methods. Program chairs can obtain this film plus other visual materials by contacting the Kern County Health Department in Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. Buss
Kern County
Nationa
California State Fair to feature 40 counties in 1954 exhibit
California's State Fair marks its 100th year with the Counties Building showcasing products and attractions from about 40 counties across the state under the 1954 theme Pacific Panorama. Premiums total 64141 with horticultural, minerals and agricultural departments leading the awards and new dedicated wine exhibit space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Glenn and Lake
Siskiyou
Humboldt
San Diego
Kenneth B. Fry
Bureau of Exhibits
San Francisco
Big Farm Machinery Show Set For Long Beach
California Farm Bureau federation plans a large Farm and Machinery Show in Long Beach during the 36th annual convention. Exhibits include 10 by 10 booths on the auditorium floor, outside demonstrations, and bleacher seating. UC Davis and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo may participate along with Future Farmers and 4 H clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
California Farm Bureau Federation
Federation
George H. Wilson
Californias Farm Bureau Federation
California
Farm Bureau
Wilson
Frank S. Pierce
Farm Bureau Federation
Future Farmers Aim for 100th California State Fair
In Sacramento the Future Farmers of America plan a record breaking entry during the 100th anniversary of the California State Fair and Exposition September 2 12. FFA chapters from across the state compete for more than 22 000 in cash awards with events from Camp Lillard days to livestock judging and showmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Duroc
Jersey
Poland
China
Holstein
Guernsey
Shropshire
Hampshire
Berkshire
Chester
Ayrshire
Corriedale
Southdown
Suffolk
Clude
California
Farmers of Tomorrow
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Sportraits
By Jim Ray
Renegades
Kernville
Ben Hogan
Pic Club
Joe Engle
Joe
U. S. Army
Hawaiian Islands
W. H. Hitchcock
Basil W. Herman
General Electric
Shafte
Brownell
Mgr
Kern County Health Department
Division of Health Education
Alta Vista Drive
Fairview
Davis
California State Polytechnic College
San Luis Obispo
Farmer
4-H
Winchester
Ithaca
Remington Rifles & Shotguns
Central Hardware CO
Central Shafter
Steven Lynch
Menno Schellenberg
Eldo Epp
Johnny Epp
John Strauss
Rubena Shultz
Viola Suderman
Sara Balzer
Elizabeth Epp
Bible Institute of Los Angeles
Frank. N. Fox
A. B. Fox
Mexico
Ledbetter Co
George Globe
Chester Avenue
Leeds
ACE California
Ueeb
Kentucky
Eth
el Tejon
North Chester
Anglo Bank
Anglo
FeoeRaLecer
Robert E. Rudd
Fallen Leaf Drive
Hillsborough
Jack
Jerry
Pacific Gas and Elestris
Comper
Rudds
P. G
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