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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1968
Page
2
Shafter High School varsity track defeated Wasco 74 to 53 after sweeping the last three events. Tim Robnett won the 100 and 220 yard dashes, with multiple teammates scoring in the sprint relays and field events. Wasco dominated lower classes, but Shafter showed strength in upper level events and awaits Wasco Relays this Saturday.
Foothill swimmers defeated Shafter varsity and girls teams last Tuesday while Shafter B squad beat Foothill 68 to 29. Varsity scores were Foothill 60 Shafter 35. girls 44 40. Winners for Shafter included Randy Zachary 220 free 2 14.8, John Snively 100 butterfly 1 3.4 and 100 breast 1 12.6, and the 400 free relay 4 00. In Class B Wilcoxson Enns Bann Owens won the 200 I M relay 2 11.2. Willis led girls in 200 free and 50 breast. Mary Miller won 100 free. Shafter B meets South and West at Bakersfield College Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
A post wedding shower was held Saturday evening March 9 at the home of Mr and Mrs Hollis Ragsdale 139 Stone for Mr and Mrs Gerald Barry The couple wed March 1 and plan a first home at 603B Pacific Shafter Gerald is the son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Barry 129 Stone He served in the navy from 1962 to 1966 with home port Norfolk VA and Mediterranean trips Refreshments were served Attending were numerous Shafter families and friends including Jody Stokes and the Gibsons with gifts sent by others unable to attend.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Thomas Rhoads wed at the bride's parents home in Shafter California with Rev Owen Onsum officiating. The couple will reside in Klamath Falls Oregon. The bride Virginia Ruth Kliewer wore a crescent bouquet gown and was flanked by maid of honor Roberta Kliewer.
The E Ha Ki Wee Horizon club group held events in March including a Harmonic March 3 and a slumber party at Susan Theuer's home on March 8. Members attended Shakey's Pizza Parlor and a Richland PTA meeting.
Mrs. Averil Mouser celebrated her 69th birthday with a Saturday evening gathering at 314 Kern. Seven children attended, along with many relatives from Shafter Bakersfield and nearby towns, who sent gifts but could not attend.
Stephen Cooke won first place in a local kite flying contest held at a vacant lot across Spencers. Rick Leigh took second, while Bill Bishop and Duane Kerber shared third with their kite.
Two Shafter High School girls were elected officers at the Section IV Spring meeting of the Future Homemakers of America held at Dinuba High School on March 23. Char lene Carlton was named vice president and Patt Johnson treasurer, with Angie Rodriguez elected president for the coming year. Mrs. Laura Martens accompanied the group as advisor.
Richland officials approved a temporary beer license for Doy Cobb at 360 Central Avenue for a pool hall and card tables. The Fire Department will buy a Resusci- Ann for mouth to mouth practice. A sewer line to Rodriguez Parkette is completed and plans for the rest room proceed.
The 60th wedding anniversary of Dr. D. R. Gwin and Elizabeth Warkentine is honored with a Sunday reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church Pine and Blake. The couple, who married April 8, 1908 in Salem Oregon, have lived in Salem Fresno Hanford Oakland and now Sacramento area. They have two daughters Leona Romesburg and Jessie Seeley.
Cindy Templeton daughter of Mr and Mrs Dallas Ridge will wed Harold Clayton son of Mr and Mrs Glen Clayton on Saturday April 6. The ceremony will be at the bride's grandfather Leon Templeton home. Harold will leave for service on April 25. Cindy plans to stay in Shafter and finish school.
The Kern County Kennel Club presents its 22nd Annual Dog Show and Obedience Trials at the Kern County Fairgrounds on Sunday March 31. President Dick Lightner says entries may top last year’s 2200 dogs as the event opens at 9 a.m. and runs all day.
Police report a $45 theft from Mrs Pauline Goehring of 270 West Lerdo. She and Mrs Alfred Goehring at 29337 Fresno Ave had gone to Bakersfield. on return the money was missing. The incident is noted amid broader housing controversy in Kern County involving the North Shafter Labor Camp and migrant shelters.
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce board approves spending 600 on fireworks for the Fourth of July celebration. President Wayne Wood says Bill Hildebrand will again chair finance and program efforts as work begins on this year’s program. The board discusses cooperation with the Cinco de Mayo parade and adopts by laws for the Shafter Booster Club. A meeting of all members is set for Friday April 5 at the Legion Hall with a 6 30 pot luck dinner.
A Moto-X race planned for March 31 near Bakersfield on a new course is cancelled. Sheep were moved into the race area, making the site unavailable for the event.
Sgt. John T. Everett Jr son of Mr and Mrs John T Everett 30346 Riverside arrived from Fort Sam Houston after hospital treatment for wounds suffered January 15 escorting a heavy artillery convoy in Vietnam. He will take 30 days convalescent leave with wife Joanne and their son Johnny Jr before returning to Fort Sam Houston. He has prior duty in Germany and plans a military career.
Mrs. Bruce Spencer took her daughter Mrs. Ellis Bell and children Michael Ronnie and Lori to Heppner Oregon on Friday. They had been visiting in Shafter with Rev. and Mrs. Bruce Spencer for two months. Sgt. Bell serves with the 31st Advanced Fighter Group as a radio guidance expert in Vietnam. Mrs. Spencer plans to return to Shafter Friday.
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