Generals Win First Game of Season Over Arvin 7 4
Shafter blasto d Arvin Bears 7 4 in a non league baseball game with Howard Gladden one hit over four innings and Roy Flores keying the win. Vaughn Jelly Taylor delivered a four RBI night including a first inning homer as Curt Lawson and the rest added runs. Arvin starter Nolan Campbell left after the first as Shafter took a 3 0 lead. The time limit ended the game after seven innings with Shafter getting the win.
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Generals
BLAST
ARVIN
Gladden
Shafter.Generals
Arvin Bears
Howard Gladden
Roy Flores
Vaughn
Jelly” Taylor
Shafter
Nolan Campbell
Curt Lawson
Taylor
Lawson
Mitchell
Herman Jones
Paul Jones
Flores
Clement
Bears
Vieyra
R H E Arvin
Arvin— Campbell
Franklin
Turner
Wasco Teams Sweep Shafter in Two Day Track Meet
The Wasco A B and C squads swept a two day meet against Shafter led by Shafter ace Jesse Bradford who won the 180 yard low hurdles in 19.6 seconds and the high jump at 5 feet 9 inches. Wasco's Roger Harrison ran 100 in 10.3 seconds and Mike Roulier posted 2 06.6 in the half mile. Wasco totaled 65 points to Shafter 44 with multiple wins across Class A B and C events.
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Wasco
Shafter
Jesse
Bradford
Mike Rouler
Roger Harrison
Reg Sae
Cleveland Dunigan
Bill Schacht
Ray Flores
Verle Boney
of Wasco
Gaede
W. Eskew
Woodman
H.H. — Enns
Howell
Freeman
Enns
Roulier
Crawford
White
Herison
Scott
Lopez
Layne
Brooks
Thomas
Babishoff
Mile
Padgett
Aromson
P. V. — Howell
Owens
Graves
Banks
Steele
Harrison
Taft Wildcats rally past Shafter in 6-4 baseball win
Taft trailed 3-0 before five runs in the fifth inning powered a 6-4 nonleague victory over Shafter. Shafter took the early lead on Gene Lytle’s double, then Taft's timely hits and an error fueled the comeback as West took the loss for Shafter and Clark earned the win for Taft.
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Taft
Shafter
Gene “Lightbulb
Lytle
Herman Jones
John Armendariz
Richard Warneke
Curt Lawson
Benny West
Vaughn
Jelly” Taylor
Wildcats
Lawson
West
Taylor
Armendariz
Chucker
Clark
H E Shafter
Shafters
Flores
Taft Harrison
Matney
Kelly
Colonels Lose Fourth Straight to North High
The Shafter Colonels fell to the North High baseball team 20 to 5 on Tuesday. North High exploded for 14 runs in the fourth inning as Fisher powered two homers a double and a single in four plate appearances. Shafter players Silvera Ross Armstrong and Partain collected hits while Pecarich pitched five innings for the win and Barham took the loss.
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Shafter Colonels
North High
North
Shafter
Fisher
Johnny Silvera
John Ross
Billy Armstrong
Joe Partain
Pecarich
Adyle Barham
North High Beats SHS in Non League Baseball Contest
North High and Wasco competed with Shafter in a three way track meet where North led 24 to 23 to 22. Bradford of Shafter won three events including 100 in 9.9 and 180 yard low hurdles in 19.3. Eskew of Wasco won 70 yard dash and 160 yard low hurdles.
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North High Varsity
Shafter
Wasco
North
Jesse “Bumper
Bradford
Enns
Hill
Eskew
North High
Corcoran
SHS
Shafter Freshmen Lose to Arvin 14-7 in Second Meeting
Arvin defeats Shafter Frosh 14-7, completing the season sweep as Tex Burns shines with the bat. Taft blanked late in the game after trailing 4-0, scoring 11 runs in the sixth. Shafter managed three hits with Stanley Askew hitting the lone extra base hit. Charles Underwood pitched for the losers.
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Taft Baseballers
Shafter
Stanley
Askew
Charles Underwood
Tulare Defeats Shafter Netmen In Non League Match
Tulare beats Shafter 4-2 in a non league boys tennis match on Wednesday March 6. The Tigers prepare for the South Yosemite League opener hosting East Bakersfield High. Singles results include Derald Thompson over Gary Wilson 6-1 and Leonard Duck over Denny Dennis 6-2 6-1. Doubles saw Wayne Bixtor Eldon Lancaster defeating Dennis Gaede Howard Duck 6-1 6-0. Donald Ramirez Dennis Milligan beat Duncan Brabon Jim Russell 6-0.
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Shafter Boy’s
Tulare
East Bakersfield High
Derald Thompson
Gary Wilson
Wilber Cartwright
Leonard Duck
Leroy Simpson
Larry Praster
Denny Dennis
Wayne Bixtor
Eldon Lancaster
Dennis Gaede
Howard Duck
Donald Ramirez
Dennis Milligan
Duncan Bradon
Jim Russell
Richland School Playground Opens With Daily Activities
The playground, directed by Fred Mason, offers ping pong, paddle tennis, softball, volleyball, basketball, and track and field. About 70 boys and girls attend each afternoon since it opened last Monday.
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Richland School
Fred Mason
Recreation League Basketball Season Ends in Shafter
The Shafter Recreation League closes its season with seven adult teams drawing 1250 attendees at Rio Bravo and Shafter High gyms. Officials included John Peterson and Vince Sakowski. Saturday December to February practice for elementary boys drew 820 total with about 70 per session. Junior and senior high boys played Monday and Wednesday nights at Rio Bravo with about 40 each session.
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Shafter Recréation
Mission
Rio Bravo
Shafter High
Tom Bushey
Lowell
Gene Dorsey
John Peterson
Vince Sakowski
Dick Scott
Tom Guerrero
Elmer Andersen
Bill Arora
Claudette
Bill Schacht
Arvin Cubs Top Shafter Colonels 4-1 In Non-League Game
The Arvin Cubs scored three runs in the fourth and one in the seventh to defeat the Shafter Colonels 4 to 1. Storts earned the win for Arvin with clutch pitching after Shafter threatened in the fifth and seventh. Victors included Prender and Ortiz with solid hits from Smith Hedrick Prender and Armstrong.
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Arvin Cubs
Shafter Colonels
Shafter
Jil Prender
Bill
Armstrong
Prendez
Arvin
Colonels
Storts
Vic Smith
Jackie Hedrick
Jim Prender
Bill Armstrong
J Ae Arvin
Barhan
Prickett
King
Hedrick
Arvin — Storts
Ortiz
Colonels Fall to Taft Jay Vees 12-4 in Non League Game
Taft Jay vees exploded for three runs in the fourth and three more in the sixth to beat Shafter Colonels 12-4 at Taft. Prickett took the loss for Shafter while Hedrick, Cates and Silvera produced the best hits for Shafter. Taft's Malm and Fimple shared pitching duties.
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Taft Jayvees
Shafter Colonels
Taft
Colonels
Shafter
Jackie Hedrick
Windy Cates
Jack Silvera
Cornerstone Relocation Ends Four Year Station Expansion
John H Turner Jr presided as the cornerstone was moved from a fence post to a spot near the parking lot marking the completion of a four year expansion at the Shafter experiment station. The facility grew from 14 to 33 staff and new quarters were added, linking to California cotton seed origins and the spread of improved varieties across the state.
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John H.turner, Jr
Camp
Kern County
Shafter
California
North High Stars Dominate Inter-School Track Meet
North High led the inter-school event with a 18 1 victory over Shafter Generals in baseball. Campbell pitched all nine innings for the Stars, who backed him with nine hits and flawless defense. Gretlein Kurz and Hewes produced the bulk of the offense as North High built early leads and cruised to the win.
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North High
Nutrition to Be PTA Topic at Shafter High
The Shafter High School Parent-Teacher Association will discuss the link between nutrition and teen development at an upcoming meeting. A packet dinner will be served in the cafeteria at 7:30, with timely films followed by a panel discussion featuring Dr H C and Dr Leonard Duck. Selma March supervises the school cafeteria.
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Shafter High School
H. C
Leonard Duck
Sélma
NG Ce Iin
Shafter Deputy Assessor Offices Call Line For Veterans Exemption
Shafter residents with questions on veterans exemptions or assessments may call Deputy County Assessor J M Banks who lives in Shafter. A new filing system requires Veterans to mail a completed form with instruction letter to the County Assessor. Discharge papers and property details must be presented to the Assessor or deputy before March deadline.
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Shafter
J. M. Bill Banks
Banks
E. T. Devine
Clement Hershey
J. H. Hanks
School Art Exhibit Showcases Student Talent Across Buildings
The Richland school hosts three picture exhibits as part of the spring festival. Mrs Valma Miller and assistants oversee displays in the elementary and intermediate buildings with several teachers guiding grades. A third exhibit in the upper building is supervised by Fred Mason. Awards of merit will be given early next week with winners advancing to the Wasco district display and county festival.
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Richland School
Valma Miller
Mmes
Pauline Cook
John Stockton
Harold Wiens
Eleanor McWilliams
Dorothy Fee
Virginia Senior
Laura Hare
J. H. Boyd
Fred. Mason
Lucette Senesac
Clairence Heiser
Vincent Sakowski
Doris Bondurant
Wasco
Richland School Hosts Bicycle Safety Program
The Richland School and Richland P T A along with the Police Department and Shafter Lions Club promoted bicycle safety. About 180 riders were checked for brakes and registration details. Seventeen bicycles needed brake repairs. Glen Holt led the streets and highways segment. A bicycle skill show demonstrated control and obstacle avoidance to the student body with judges Mrs Lee Stover and Mrs Art Paul Babbitt.
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Richland School
Richland P. T. A
Police Department
Shafter Lions Club
Glen Holt
Shafter Police Department
Lee Stover
Art Paul Babbitt
Lions Sponsor Kite Contest Seeks Windy Afternoon
The Shafter Lions Club and the Recreation Commission hold the second annual kite contest next week with trophies for the largest and smallest kite in each class. The event will take place in the afternoon when wind conditions are suitable.
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The
Shafter Lions Club
Recreation Commission
Potatoes Gain Federal Standards Proposed by Hagen
Congress man Harlan Hagen introduces a bill to set quality standards for potatoes, require origin and packer labels, and inspect and certify shipments. It plans a referendum requiring two thirds support from major growers to activate the program, aiming to stabilize the industry and improve produce for homemakers.
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Harlan Hagen
Hagen
Kern County Potato Growers Association
U. S
House Agriculture Committee
Tax revolt and warnings on government power in 1945 era
A speaker denounces deceitful politics and foreign malice while urging tax relief through voter action. He rails against rising budgets, federal aid, and bureaucratic control, arguing taxpayers must oppose mounting levies or risk losing financial independence. The piece frames postwar fiscal stress and calls for revolt at the ballot box.
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Washington, D. C
Youth Scout Jamboree Selections and Projects
About 100 youths from local troops are selected to send representatives to this summer's jamboree and to pursue other scout projects. Receipts for subscription payments must be presented. Contest participation is limited to area Scout troops and regular carrier boys.
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A Scout
Reguler Carrier Boys
Renegade Bakersfield Band to Perform in Shafter
On March 22 the 65 member Renegades band from Bakersfield College will play in the new Shafter High School auditorium directed by Clarence Wiggins. The event also includes a 17 member Bakersfield College dance band The Nobles for a 30 minute set. Proceeds fund new uniforms for Shafter High. Former Shafter students Gordon Pipkin Charlie Glenn Royce Eslick Bob Grossman Marlene Enns Gerald Bender appear with the Bakersfield group.
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Bakersfield Collagé
Renegades
New Regime
Kenneth Fahsvexéex
Shafter
Bakersfield College
California
Clarence Wiggins
the Nobles
Shafter High School
Fahsbender
Bakersfield
Gordon Pipkin
Charlie Glenn
Royce Eslick
Bob Grossman
Marlene Enns
Gerald Bender
Community group lists names in local notice context
A long roster of individuals, including Mora About hand through Ralph Wood, appears in a local notice or social reference. The fragmented OCR reads as an inclusive list of attendees, members, or residents, with many proper names and surnames across varied spellings.
School panel to discuss teacher recruitment at Harvey auditorium
Bruce M. Crawford Richland superintendent accepts invitation to join panel Monday at Harvey auditorium. Educators from Kern Inyo Tulare and Kings counties will attend to learn methods for recruiting more teachers to their schools. The right thing to do is to forgive and forget, but most people can't do two things at once.
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Bruce M. Crawford
Richland
Harvey Auditorium
Kern
Inyo
Tulare
Kings Counties
Brandt Investment Co Real Estate and Insurance
Bakersfield firm Brandt Investment Co offers real estate guidance and insurance services from 1414 18th Street with contact via telephone FA 4 6786. J Brandt Lo leads operations in this local business.
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Kimble
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Gould
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Moore
Fulton
Poe
Schacht
Dunnigan
Mayberry
Tex Burns
H’s New
Olive Grove Chicken House
East Guard
M. J. Little
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Michael D. Steele
Faber
Ronald J.banks
East Euclid
Gervis H. Robey
Orange
Robey
Chester Avenue
Nick’s Drive Inn
Mel’s, Root Beer
Oildale d . Maple Leaf
McFarland
Rosedale
Cornerstone
Shafter Generals
Victo Campbell
Stars
Gretlein
Kurz
Hewes
Curt “Scooter” Lawson
Gene Lytle
Campbell
P.T.A
Shafter Man
Santd
Mora
Hand
Sue Fowler
Ae Freedman
Carol Froese
Fulfer
Pat Fulfer
Bob Keal
Marilyn Gaede
Loyce George
Kathleen Giles
Norma Graves
Jaye Hamlin
Pat Harding
Don Mansfield
Goldie Marinez
Margaret Martinez
Arcana Medina
Diana Mettler
Jo-Ann Mettler
Rosella Mettler
Della Migdal
Joyce Milam
Charles Mitchell
Martha Mitchell
James Morgan
Clarice Mouser
Judi McClellan
Don McClure
Jim McClure
Paula McClure
Wendell McClure
Dolphus McMinn
Becky Nelson
Va Taylor
Jean Thomas
Bill Lavina Unruh
Genevieve Vodhaen
del Vasquez
Alvin Wallan
Frank Ware
Barbara Webb
Rodney Wiens
Charles Wiggs
Sharran Williams
Donna Willis
Noel Wilson
Dorothy Weitz
Ralph Wood
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Central Ave
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