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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1971
Page
6
The Kern County Fair Theme Contest ends March 26 1971. Five word or less salute to the grape industry eligible with a 25 dollar savings bond prize. Postmark entries to Kern County Fair Theme Contest Box 1142 Bakersfield 93302. No entry limit per person.
The Golden State Rodeo Co. won a three year contract after a March meeting. Cotton Rosser proposed a percentage deal for 1971 72 and 73 fairs with a $10750 gate share split with the Kern County Fair. The deal covers arena upkeep security lighting ambulances tickets publicity and full rodeo production for Sept 24 25 and 26.
In Wasco Friday Arvin Bears defeated SHS swimmers 53 41 as Blake Fraley won two events but Shafter claimed the 200 medley relay and Greg Wilcoxon took the 100 back. Other SHS winners included Steve Siemens Gary Farrell Mel Atkinson.
Leo Herrera and David Kadel were honored Tuesday night as co recipients of Shafter Highs Most Valuable Wrestler Award at the first annual wrestling awards. Herrera a SSL champion at 123 pounds and Kadel a two time SSL champ at 16 pounds were named team co captains.
A Kern County American Legion Council meeting will be held in Delano at 7 30 p m Saturday with a potluck dinner and business session. David M Huff of Tehachapi will present an illustrated talk and film from his Valley Forge experience.
Shafter horseriders dropped two South Sequoia League games over the weekend losing 8-3 to Wasco on Friday and 5-1 to Garces on Saturday. Ken Williams started pitching before Ron McIllwain relieved him. Doug Ellis caught. Jesse Pino drove in Shafter’s lone run Friday via Ken Carrasco. The Generals host Taft Friday and Arvin Saturday morning seeking wins.
The card bears the spouse’s SSN if you draw as wife with a B suffix or as widow with a D suffix. Employer withholding remains required regardless of receiving benefits. Rental income does not count toward earnings unless you are a real estate dealer.
Shafter High trackmen powered past Arvin 103 48 and won the McFarland Invitational with 98 points to take top honors ahead of Exeter 73 1/2. Stan Bryant and Bill Wherry each earned multiple wins, with Bryant breaking the school triple jump record at 45 0, and the squad heads to Taft for the South Sequoia League meet.
The piece links a Huron grad Rex now a dentist to Nebraska’s Big Eight strength and recalls a flu bug that kept Huron from repeating in 1960. It notes March 21 as National Wildlife Week opening and urges respect for nature while highlighting wildlife and hunting in California. It also reports Shafter police warning against BB gun use after youths injuries, including a neck wound, with strict city ordinances and penalties.
Californians are asked to observe National Wildlife Week March 21 to 27. The National Wildlife Federation and state agencies urge awareness of wildlife as an environmental health indicator. More than 100 species face extinction due to pollution, pesticides, and land water development. Ray Arnett stresses that everyone benefits from conservation.
International Relations Club of Shafter High School hosts a frog jumping contest on the football field Thursday April 1. Proceeds benefit the American Field Service student exchange program. Open to classes clubs individuals and the public. Prizes are 10 5 and 3 dollars. Tickets at IRC members or at the gate.
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