Merchants Hand Fairfax First Loss of Season
In a double header, Shafter Merchants upset Fairfax 2 to 1 after a 3 to 1 defeat to Mexican Colony Eagles. Art Alomo limited the Merchants to four hits in the opener while Bob Scales fanned eight. In the second game, Shafter won 2 to 1 as Boyd struck out 13 over 11 innings. Steve Rodriguez scored on Jack Thompson's winning triple.
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Shafter Merchants
Eagles
Fairfax Nine
Merchants
Artalomo
Bob Scales
Anderson
Peters
Riley
Lam’ Rice
Weimer
T. Rice
Lopez
Rudy Palomo
Rine
Fairfax
Evans
Boyd
Shafter
Steve Rodriguez
Jack Thompson
Taylor
Martin
Census surge boosts Kern County to 229924 population
A post office census estimate for Kern County, released Friday, places total population at 229924 with Shafter serving about 14000, Taft 19000, Oildale 10000, and Delano 16000. The report cites Wasco 3140 and notes growth across key communities while adding a local note about chickens not counted.
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Kern County
Wasco
Shafter
Spud
Taft
W. Shafer
Bingo Party Friday Sponsored by St Therese Altar Society
A bingo party sponsored by St Therese's Altar Society will be held at the Woman's Club house at 7 30 this Friday May 7. Doughnuts and coffee will be served and the public is invited.
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St. Therese’s Altar Society
Woman's Clubhouse
Bakersfield Praised as Progressive City in California
The note compliments Bakersfield as one of the most progressive cities in the state, while humorously noting Shafter as an exception. The item reads like a light regional boast with a playful aside.
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P. V. McClure
Shafter
California
State of
Bakersfield
of California
Community Flower Show Draws Local Backing Exhibit
E. B. Stringham supported the Community Flower Show held last week by dedicating a display window in his drug store. His exhibit featured striking arrangements that showcased the event’s appeal to the public.
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E. B
Stringham
Stringham Displays Artful Windows in Kern County
Stringham shows timely festive windows each Christmas featuring oil paintings by local and Kern County artists and a floral display during the flower show. The paper cannot report changes in the Case of the Angry Yell-Leaders while noting ongoing icy limb and being studiously ignored. A local pool-playing political analyst claims President Truman is behind the forty eight ball. Subscribe to the Shafter Press.
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Stringham
Kern County
Truman
Baptist Ladies Give Church Spring Cleaning
The First Baptist Church was cleaned in a full day of work by visiting ladies. Volunteers scrubbed walls floors and woodwork while a wax coat was applied to the sanctuary floor. Attendees included Mrs. John Ratzlaff Mrs. C Evarts Mrs. Robert Sturges and others.
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Ladies of the First. Baptist Church
John Ratzlaff
C. Evarts
Robert Sturges
Wm. Reed
Paul Schuh
E. V. Kattenhorn
Earl Unruh
Frank Wiebe
Lawrence Kattenhorn
Bernard Andrews
Alvis Smith
Grumbles
James Anderson
Bakersfield Indians Return Home Tonight
Bakersfield Indians resume play at Sam Lynn Park for a three game series with the Ventura Yankees followed by four games against the Santa Barbara Dodgers. Manager Harry Griswold has his hitters hustling, opening the season with four straight wins and rallying from behind late in several games.
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Bakersfield
Harry Griswold
Sam Lynn Park
Ventura Yankees
Santa Barbara Dodgers
Visalia
Kern County
Taft's Bogle Delivers Pinch Hit To Drive Torchia
Bob Bogle of Taft came off the bench as a pinch hitter and lined a key hit to right field, driving in Tommy Torchia the left fielder for a crucial score.
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Taft
Bob Bogle
Tommy Torchia
Visits With Sister in L. A.
Darleen Fenderson traveled alone by bus to Los Angeles to visit her sister Clare and brother Claremore. They spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George and attended the Ice Follies one evening. Mrs Goodie, formerly Arnold of Shafter, is employed at the White Trail Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darleen Fenderson
Angeles
Clare
Claremore
George
Goodie
Arnold of
Shafter
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Shafter Press
Mexican Colony Nine
Phil Horwith
Smoothie
Dave Brown
Aquatic Center
West Shafter
Bakersfield Californian
Ralph Kreiser
Californian
Gunnarson
Central Ave
Nice
Westinghouse
Ana. Ime
Emil Kirschenmann
Westinghouse Laundromats
Bakersfield Indians
Sister
L. A
Furniture Company
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