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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1949
Page
7
The Auto Club of Southern California urges using a low gear when driving downhill to keep braking minimal and hand brakes ready. It warns that excess battery solution can boil and vent heat, corroding terminals.
Mr and Mrs Don L Westfahl of Bakersfield welcomed a baby son named Michael born March 5. The infant weighed twelve pounds nine ounces at birth. The mother is the former Letha Becker of Shafter.
In a fast paced mixed foursome league contest Gunnarsons swept into the lead over Shafter Bowl after four matches. Shafter Bowl dropped three while Gunnarsons won one. Standings and individual averages reflect games through February 28 and March 1 with West Service leading the Minor Bowling League at Shafter Bowl.
Shafter Hi Y won three games in a Bakersfield district tourney led by a dramatic 30 29 consolation final comeback over McFarland and a 30 28 nightcap win after a tight start. Alpha Hi Y opened with a 34 9 victory over Shafter in Saturday noon action.
Harold R. Deal of Tidewater Associated Oil Company disclosed plans to broadcast the Pacific Coast Conference basketball playoffs at Corvallis Oregon March 11 and 12 between Oregon State and UC Los Angeles with potential March 14 if needed. Games commence 8 PM with KROW Oakland and KLAC Los Angeles carrying the action.
The Shafter Press sports page highlights local prep action with player notes, team updates, and upcoming schedule details as editor Chuck Morse surveys venues, scores, and standings across CIF schools this week.
California's steelhead and salmon season ended February 28, with one of the poorest seasons in years. Wardens blamed too much or too little water. southern streams faced low flows while the north saw heavy rains and severe weather reducing good fishing days. Despite poor catches, upstream fish escaped to spawn, offering hope for better future seasons.
Richland Elementary School in Shafter continues daily track activities. Roy Farrell says more than 200 boys compete in A and B divisions based on weight, with trials at noon. The annual meet features the high school C squad, while spring volleyball uses mixed teams of 12 per side for broad participation.
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