Generals and Col at season end in S S League second place
The Generals and Colonels both finished the South Sequoia League season in second place. Benny West capped a brilliant high school career with a two hit game against Corcoran, while Vaughn Taylor led the Generals with a .344 average and 20 RBIs. Charles Mitchell added power with .317, and Curt Lawson and Richard Warneke stood out among returnees. John Ross topped the Colonels with a .348 average as Winteil Cates and Vic Smith added consistent contributions.
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West
Corcoran
Vaughn
Jelly” Taylor
Lytle
Taylor
Gladden
Richard Warneke
Warneke
John Armendariz
Curt Lawson
Lawson
Roy Flores
Ducket
Colonels
John Ross
Ross
Winteil Cates
Shafter Faculty Navy Baseball Triumph Over Generals 13-2
Shafter High School faculty defeated the Shafter varsity 13 to 2 in a baseball contest. Jayvee star Jack ie Silvera and Adyle Barham provided power while Billy Armstrong and Windhell Cates starred in the field. Kermit Prickett earned the win with nine early runs set by Charles Mitchell before relievers slowed the rally. Henry Moroski sparked the first inning with two hits, Moroski also allowed two runs on three hits in five innings. Alvin Walker hit a one run homer in the final frame for the Generals as Taylor and West combined for the late offense.
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Armendariz
Lawson
Charles Mitchell
Mitchell
John Sellers
Henry Moroski
Vaughn
Jelly” Taylor
Moroski
Generals
Gaye Pwre
Dan Bledsoe
Alvin Walker
Taylor
Benny West
How Standard put $4,282,372 to work daily last year
The article explains Standard’s use of huge revenue by citing that it served over 10,000 Western firms last year. It notes a refinery unit illustrates how one major item required labor from scores of other industries across many lands and people.
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Standard
Perth Amboy
New Jersey
California
Alaska
Venezuela
Shafter Community Calendar Weekly Club Meetings
Rotary meets Tuesdays at noon. Masonic Lodge hosts Tuesday night sessions. Kiwanis Wednesday noon. Lions Wednesday night. 20-30 Wednesday night. Exchange Thursday noon. Chamber of Commerce first and third Monday noon. American Legion first and third Monday and first and third Tuesday nights. American Legion Auxiliary first and third Tuesday night. BPW first and third Thursday night.
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Kiwanis
Lions
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American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Business & Professional Women
Pvt Arthur Y. Rios Arrives in Germany with 2nd Armored Division
Pvt Arthur Y. Rios, wife Lupe, and mother Mrs Consuelo Rios of Route 1 Shafter, recently arrived in Germany and is now attached to the 2nd Armored Division. He joins the division's 12th regiment.
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Arthur Y. Rios
Lupe
Consuelo Rios
Route 1
Shafter
Germany
2Nd Armored Division
Gas Company Advances Six Inch Line To Monolith Plant
Southern California Gas Company reports progress on a new three mile six inch gas line to the Monolith Cement Plant at an estimated cost of 52000. Completion is planned for June 1. Engineers Limited Construction of Bakersfield handles the build and work began May 6.
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Texas
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British Columbia
el Paso
Boise
Idaho
A. B. Newby
Southern California Gas Company
Newby
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Engineers Limited Construction Company
Bakersfield
Eager-beaver Chevrolet Wagons Versatile and Quiet
The message highlights Chevrolet wagons with up to 245 V8 horsepower offering high performance and easy handling. It promotes spacious loads without opening the topgate and praises steady steering and responsive driving, inviting readers to see the wagon at their Chevrolet dealer.
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Chevrolet
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