Eight Teams Remain Undefeated in Local League Play
Eight teams stay undefeated after two weeks in the five local recreation leagues. Standings show 7-Up and American Legion leading, with clubs such as Lions and Cola Delce near the top. Other entries include Wilson Farms, Dari-Delite, Mettler Shafter, and Zachary & Sons in close races.
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Lions
Aaa
Opal
Cola Delce
Wen Lest Dari -Delite Stringham
Zachary ‘& Sons
Shafter Concrete
Wilson Farms
Mettlers Pee Wee League
Shafco Shavers
Kiwanis
Food Town
Bryant
Food
Wen
Kiwanis Shafco
Little Shavers Brown & Bryant
Supreme Air
Sage Bros. Country Boy Supreme Air
Memorial Day Address Echoes Across Time
In a reverent memorial day reflection the speaker honors those who died in battle and all who fought life’s battles. He urges devotion to liberty faith and service and recalls Lincoln and the unfinished work of preserving a God-fearing nation. The message calls Americans to renew commitment and gratitude.
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United States
God
Jesus Christ
Local Youth Baseball Season Promises Busy Summer
Readers urge extending the local ball season to give youngsters more time to learn and play. The Kern County Baseball League's Shafter Merchants and Porterville clash loom as fans cheer junior players amid spirited early games. A brief prayer appeals for guidance and national service.
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Merchants
Merchants Open Season With Loss to Porterville in Kern League
Shafter Merchants fell 13 to 1 in their Kern County Baseball League opener Monday night. First baseman Kenny Gladden went 3 for 3 and scored in the first, while Pite Pen and Porterville’s lineup gained early lead and Never recovered. Porterville appears strong this year as many locals attended the game.
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Shafter Merchants
Kern County Baseball League
Sam Lynn
Jack Thompson
Bill Gladden
Mark Larson
Bob Mears
Gary Mears
Danny Castello
Rey Warren
Dave Anderson
Murray Nowhof
Clyde Ratzlaff
Ken Carlton
Bill Schacht
Ken Gladden
Mike Anderson
Doug Thompson
Ce Etee
Kern County
Porterville
Eees
Kenny Gladden
Summer library hours announced for Shafter
Shafter library sets summer schedule with hours 11 am to 5 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm on Mondays and Thursdays. Adjusted mornings 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays. Open Fridays and Sundays. regular hours resume later.
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Shafter
Ubrary
Ueberg
Four-team Football Carnival opens 1964 season at South High
Dr. Jensen announces a Football Carnival at South High featuring East Bakersfield Foothill North and South High teams. The 7 30 to 10 30 pm round robin includes massed bands pageantry Colors and Star Spangled Banner and queens from each school. Schedule lists Foothill vs South East vs North Foothill vs North Foothill vs East South vs North with late South vs North concluding.
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East Bakersfield
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North
South
Jen- Sen
Jockey Club
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North High
Shafter Visits Cotton Station With Family
Saunt arrives for a two week stay at the Cotton Station accompanied by his wife and daughter Kathy. They reside at the Shafter Motel as he studies cotton variety breeding and testing, per Cotton Experiment Station head John Turner.
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Shafter
Kathy
Saunt
John Turner
Cotton Experiment Station
Accident cites driver for following too closely
Helen M. Brinsfield of Shafter was cited for following too closely after a collision at Central Highway and Shafter Avenue. The other vehicle was driven by Mary W. Woods of 324 Village Street.
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P. O
Shafter
Central Highway
Shafter Avenue
Mary W. Woods
Village Street
Growers Organize to Recruit Harvest Workers in 2 States
Growers form a new group to recruit domestic harvest workers to replace braceros and attack the Farm Labor Association. They urge U S citizens to fill farm jobs under Public Law 78 while calling for the replacement of braceros during the upcoming harvest season.
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States
Los Angeles
State Department of Employment
U.S
U. S
Frankly Speaking: Foreign debts and misstatements cited
The piece cites large U.S. borrowings and aid figures, noting $103.9 billion in loans and $1.9 billion in Vietnam aid, with a Hawaii conference to address perceived missteps. It references Korea as a listed figure of over $5.6 billion and critiques attitudes toward women.
Police seize BB guns on Richland School grounds
Two boys with BB guns were picked up by police at Richland School grounds. The weapons were confiscated and the boys and their parents were interviewed by officers.
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Richland
Recreation club plans six week session starting June 11
The club will meet for six weeks beginning June 11 with participants including Summer Lytle Gary Witcher Walter Loe wen Wayne Smith Don Smith and Bob Nikkel. Staff lists include scorekeepers Chris Bann Bev Gloeckler Barbara Gloeckler Nancy Froese and Grace Froese Pool Manager Bill Decker guards and instructors Bob Hammond Beverly Greene Tina Araujo Susan Walker and Karen Willis Pool Cashier Jeannie Bain Assistant Pool Cashier Helen Hasty Craft Teachers Burnis Morris and Helen Hasty North Cheap Leaders Mr and Mrs Chris Ummel Summer Reading Underseas
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Summer Lytle
Gary Witcher
Walter Loewen
Wayne Smith
Don Smith
Bob Nikkel
Chris Bann
Bev Gloeckler
Barbara Gloeckler
Nancy Froese
Grace Froese
Bill Decker
Bob Hammond
Beverly Greene
Tina Araujo
Susan Walker
Karen Willis
Jeannie Bain
Helen Hasty
Burnis Morris
North Cheap
Chris
Ummel Summer Reading Underseas
Harold Hansen Faces Additional Bad Check Liability
A $5 bad check is reported to Shafter police by Joe Fitts Wilshire station, adding to Harold Hansen's existing list of obligations as he serves his present sentence.
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Harold Hansen
Shafter
Joe Fitts
Wilshire
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