Dragster Team Debuts Fast New Car With Same Engine
John P Fabrie and Joe Stocker unveil their first trial run of a new dragster expected to hit 140 to 145 mph. The insert shows trophies from races in San Luis Obispo Taft Famoso Salinas Madera Visalia and other California locales. Bobby explains they started with old parts and upgraded as funds allowed to build something worthwhile.
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Joe Stocker
Dagster
San Luis Obispo
Taft
Famaso
Salinas
Madera
Visalia
Bobby
City Council Hears Drainage Plan and Road Work in Shafter
At a city meeting Shafter officials discussed forming a drainage plan led by Richard Larson funded by potential county or state aid. The council reviewed paving projects on Central Valley Highway and Manuel Street plus curb and gutter work and new storm drains under rail lines.
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Larson
Bakersfield
Kern County
Feather River
California Division of Highways
Central Valley
Lerdo
CVH
Central Ave
Department of On Vves
Shafter
Hanley Witcher
Harris
Public Works Department
Manuel
Tulare
Mannel
State
Kern
Santa Fe
Walker
Boy Scout March Schedule With Training and Round Table
March activities at the Boy Scout Hall include a Den Mother training chaired by Donaldson from the Council Office on March 14 at 9 a.m. A Handcraft section is led by Richland PTA pack 913. A scoutmaster and junior leader training follows on March 18 at 8:30 a.m. A community round table is set for March 27 at 7:30 p.m. All leaders and interested adults invited.
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Boy Scout Hall
Donaldson
Council
Richland Pta Pack 913
Shafter
Scout Hall
Auto Pioneer Incorporates as Irvin Fike President
An announcement states Auto Pioneer moves forward by incorporating with Irvin Fike as president and Pacific Mutual backing. Wall highlights tax advantages for investors while Chester Ashford chairs temporarily and thanks investors for their confidence in the project.
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Irvin Fike
Pacific Mutual
McFarland
Fike
Irvin
Ashford
Lawrence
Larry
Okie Bill's robbed in sneak thefts at Buttonwillow store
Bill's Consumers Market at Buttonwillow was burglarized by unseen thieves early Sunday, netting cigarettes, candy and clothing. Loss about 300 dollars, not insured. Two other stores also entered near the same time as the Kern County sheriff investigates.
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Buttonwillow
Kern County Sheriffs
Final Rites for Gilbert Payne
Services were held today March 8 at 10 a.m. in the Armstrong Mortuary Chapel for Gilbert Lee Payne who died March 4 at age 50. Reverend Mel Krug officiated with interment at Shafter Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann five sons and a daughter, plus brothers and sisters in several states.
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Armstrong Mortuary Chapel
Gilbert Lee Payne
Mel Krug
Shafter
Payne
Ruth Ann
Charles
Bakersfield
Gilbert R. Raymond
David
Fred
Barbara Ann
Cecil
Arizona
Lloyd Buttonwillow
Vernon
Wilbur
Blanche Anderson
Oklahoma
Ethel Donnheim
Texas
Ann Young
Maudie Handel Wins District Sewing Award
Maudie Handel of Shafter Women’s Club carried top honors in a district sewing contest. Her red jacket, tailored from black and white loosely woven cotton, waist length, impressed judges. Her garment will be submitted for the state convention in May.
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Ment
Shafter
A S Rail to Have New Motor Dragster
A and S unveil a newly completed dragster with an expected top speed around 170 mph The vehicle features rear tires measured 800 by 15 and an eight inch wide racing tire setup and is prepared for upcoming acceleration tests.
Shafter Exchange Club Opens Plunge Aids Swimmers
The Shafter Exchange Club funded opening the plunge for AAU use, enabling local swimmers to practice earlier. They will support the Shafter Swim Club until March 15, the normal opening date, as top swimmers push for early preparation. The club also ferried over 100 youths to Bakersfield for Crime Prevention Week tours of the police facilities.
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Shafter Aquatic Center
AAU
Shafter Exchange Club
Shafter
Shafter Swim Club
Exchange Club
Bakersfield
Maple School Netted Trophies at Rio Bravo Tournament
Maple School dominated two games allowing zero points as they swept both offensive and defensive trophies. The boys claimed the defensive cup while Rio Bravo won the offensive prize. Other schools Norris Greeley and Lerdo participated in the event.
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Rio Bravo
Maple School
Norris
Greeley
Lerdo
Dance Club to Meet Saturday in Shafter
The Shafter Dance Club will meet March 11 for their monthly affair. Mr and Mrs E B Stringham coordinate the event with Mr and Mrs Robert Bongberg serving as club presidents. The group meets on the second Saturday each month.
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Shafter Dance Club
E. B. Stringham
Robert Bongberg
Ray Gage to Beat Johnson's Proven Craftsman Record
Ray Gage showcases over 35 years of quality workmanship in dress work and related crafts. The message emphasizes reliability and expertise as a top choice for orders and projects.
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Ray Gage
Johnson
Ty i
Dot Deloson
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Pierce
Robert L. Senn
Bob
Shafter Public Utilities District
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So. Valley
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Mortimore
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Lane
Tarrand Phelps
Congregational Church
Boy Scout
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Okie Bill
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Maudie Handel
A&s Rail
California Scholarship Federation
Shafter High School
Kon Dawe
Art Brownell
Paula Thomas
Kenn Social
Jim Bishop
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