Shafter Generals blank Corcoran Panthers in SSL finale
Shafter High Generals shut out the Corcoran Panthers 9-0 in a Sequoia League game on the local diamond. Benny West pitched a two hitter with five strikeouts for his sixth win, while Howard Gladden and John Armendariz fueled the offense with multi hit performances and Vaughn Jelly Taylor drove in three runs. Corcoran starter Don Bessey was chased in the fourth as Shafter scored four runs on two hits and four walks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High Generals
Benny West
Corcoran Panthers
Howard Gladden
John Armendariz
West
Vaughn
Jelly) Taylor
RBI
Panther
Pinky Keyes
Corcoran
Generals
Don Bessey
Bessey
Mike Murray
Murray
Curt Lawson
Cooper
James
Shafter
Post Office Reform Noted In Public Letters
Readers discuss postal service modernization and regionalization efforts, noting efficiency gains, rising mail volume with fewer employees, and lower deficits since 1952. The letter writers commend Shafter Press coverage and community fundraising for Kern County heart initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Congress
I “Inter State Commerce Commission
More About SHS Students Continued From Page One
Mrs. Johnson discusses epilepsy, noting 80 to 100 percent control with treatment when the patient recognizes the problem and faces it. She explains seizures affect older youth less as they age, and outlines five common seizure types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
New Officers Installed At Bakersfield Inn Luncheon
Hammond Liot retiring president and district superintendent of Lake Side School. New officers include Earl Dahl principal of Greenfield School as vice president Vic Meyers superintendent of Greeley School District as treasurer Leslie DeHart Fruitvale School as recording secretary Bryce Rathbun Standard School as corresponding secretary.
Harvey Oil Work Underway With Cruz Sabedra Crew
The production team lists Cruz Sabedra as director with Vernon Fuller in charge of production. Jane Fulmer handles stage, Marjorie Wilson makes up and costumes, Rosella Mettler on sound effects, and Larry Vannatta responsible for lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruz Sabedra
Vernon Fuller
Jane Fulmer
Marjorie Wilson
Rosella Mettler
Larry Vannatta
Final Rites Held For Crash Victim
Impressive funeral services were held Tuesday at the Mennonite Brethren church for Marjorie Marie Wiedower of Wasco and her infant son Allen Ray and husband Herschell who died in an auto mobile crash that killed five. The crash occurred at Kimberlina road and Magnolia avenue. Rev. J. K. Isaac officiated and burial was in the Shafter cemetery. Wiedower was 19 and a native of Phoenix. Survivors include her parents Jess B. Hearon of Shafter, brothers Roy of Oklahoma and Dean and Joe Bill of Shafter, and grandmother Mrs. Nancy Hearon of Lindsay Oklahoma. The Balclutha sailing ship at Pier 43 in San Francisco is 256.5 feet long and 1717 gross tons.
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Mennonite Brethren Church
Marjorie Marie Wiedower
Wasco
Margie Heaton
Shafter
Allen Ray
Herschell
Kimberlina Road
Magnolia Avenue
J. K.isaac
Shafter Cemetery
Phoenix
Ariz
Wiedower
Jess B. Hearon
Roy
Oklahoma
Dean
Joe Bill
Nancy Hearon
Lindsay
Okla
Twin performers headline Porterville concert package at Taft
The concert association presents an unusual unity with twins in the Radio Sinfonietta, a 15 piece ensemble with 11 instrumentalists and guests including violin soloist Robert Rudie and dir. Also appearing in Taft are Mildred Miller Metropolitan Opera mezzo and Leonard Pennice praised as a piano phenomenon. A social hour at Shafter Church kicked off a week long membership drive as workers kits were handed out. Health checkups urged as American Cancer Society estimates two of every three families will face cancer.
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Porterville
Radio Sinfonietta
Robert Rudie
Taft
Metropolitan Opera
Firestone
Mildred Miller
Leonard Pennice
Europe
Shafter Congregational Church
Music Prizes co chairmen named in local notices
The judges named for the music prizes include Miss Susan C. Giese of Rio Bravo School Mrs Thurston Anderson Shafter and Irvin A Jensen of Shafter High School The notice appears in the classified ads section seeking further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan C. Giese
Rio Bravo School
Thurston Anderson
Shafter
Irvin A. Jensen
Shafter High School
Linderman to Speak Before Two Groups on Tax Issue
Vern G. Linderman plans talks for next week on personal crisis from excessive taxation. He speaks Tuesday at an Exchange Club rally in Cuyama Valley and Wednesday at Kern County Pro-America in Bakersfield. He has sent letters to governors of 48 states and to U.S. legislators and journalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern G. Linderman
Exchange Club
Cuyama "Valley
Em Set and Sons
Kern County
Pro- América
Bakersfield
Linderman
U.S
Names From A 1950s Shafter Business Directory Fragment
A fragment lists multiple Shafter area businesses and contacts including Central Pharmacy Safe way Shafter Drug Store Shafter Mercantile paint store Shamrock Cleaners V and W Ice Cream and Wood's Shoe Store along with associated people such as Donna Waters Pat Harding and Barbara Howze and Dolores Contreras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Groves
Kingsment
Donna Waters
Pat Harding
Jeanette Hester
Central Pharmacy
Nancy Blair
Dick Howard
Safeway
Nancy Pierce
Joyce Milam
Shafter Drug Store
Pat Stoller
Barbara Howze
Shafter
Mercantile
Richard Reeder
Dolly Begley
Shamrock Cleaners
Paula McCuure
Etta Lee
Dolores Contreras
Wood
Thoughts on Filming The Graduation Story
The piece extols a week of graduation events with the student as a star and the family hosting. It notes the importance of continuous camera work from pre commencement activities to the Graduation Day itself and suggests visiting camera shops for gifting options. It highlights family photographs as lasting keepsakes.
Make It a Good Show Color Slides Are Enjoyed
A fragmented note discusses arranging color slides for a talk to avoid upside down viewing and audience boredom. It suggests grouping slides by subtest event place or time to help projectors and presenters stay organized and efficient.
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Emil Kirschenmann
Central Market
Layton Weidenbach
Herbert Wheelhouse
MJB Coffee Company
Dan Schnaidt
Lao
Rhe Corcoran
Keyes
West, Taylor
Paten Jesuey Beern
Hoover Commission
Shafter Press
Righland Pta
Ezra Suderman
Bob Nagey
The
Rio Bravo Parent-Teacher Association
Frank Skidmore
Frank H. O'Neill, Jr
Eleanor Cortopassi
Robert Nagey
Yours Truly, Tanya Steven
Sinceely
Jack M. Hayes
M.D
Consulphie Susientans Siam
SHS
Kern Coty Epilepte Society
Pengaby Baghtai
Secon Ota Amt
Gribble
Sam Becker
Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Kiwanis Club
Ralph Gribble
Becker
Richland School
Hammond
Harvey
Pier 43
San Francisco
American Cancer Society
Pelt
Nik
Club Breakfast Cousin's Cafe
Central Ave
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