Ted Collins and Shafter relay reach state meet at LA
Ted Collins and the Shafter High School relay team led by Olson Davis and Bender won Exeter trials with a 1 35 1 half mile time to earn a state bid in Los Angeles. Collins has shown speed from Wasco to Exeter and coach Bill White sees potential to break 50 seconds in ideal conditions.
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Exeter
Placan
Collins
Bill White
Graef
Wasco
White
Shafter
Olson
Davis
Bender
Los Angeles
Iors
Harold McGuf
Eldon Myrick
Wilbert Cimann
Shafter High School
Maricopa
Ith
Los Banos
Merwin Named Anchor of Shafter High School Student Body
Merwin was Monday named anchor of the Shafter high school student body to serve through the first half of next year. Election held at the school. Officers include Nor enfeld secretary-treasurer Livers social committee Mecham yell leader Helen Sly girls athletic manager Schmidt boys athletic one.
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Merwin
Shafter High School
Orabs
John Channeson
Norenfeld
Livers
Helen Sly
Sly
Schmidt
Oene
Enrollment At Richland Falls Below Last Year
School officials report Richland enrollment is lower than the previous year. They cite the late potato harvest as reducing seasonal workers and dampening the usual influx into the district during the final month of school.
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Richland
Richland School
First U S Census of 1790 Population Count
The 1790 census recorded a population of 3,929,214 in the United States marking the nation’s first official count. This historic tally documented early national demographics and the size of the new republic.
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U. S
United States
Amos and Andy Make TV History at New York World's Fair
New York based Amos and Andy, famed blackfaced comedians, became television history by appearing in the first experimental pickup of a commercial radio program on television at the World’s Fair. The article notes Amos on the left and cites Mr. Whalen being interviewed during the national broadcast.
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New York
Amos 'N
Andy
Cial
Amos
Mr. Whalen
Amethyst Color Shifts in Precious Stone Text
The amethyst quartz shows clear purple to bluish violet hues from manganese. The Siberian variety is prized for its large red component which alters its appearance from grape purple in daylight to a red tone under artificial light according to Wade’s Textbook of Precious Stones.
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Wade
Pigeons Remember Home, Breeder Says
A breeder of fancy racing pigeons claims homing birds retain memories of their original homes and return reliably, challenging views on pigeon navigation and memory.
Memorial Day Closures From Richland and Shafter Schools
Richland grammar school and Shafter high school will close Tuesday in observance of Memorial Day. School officials announced the observance this week. Classes will resume Wednesday morning.
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Richland Grammar School
Shafter High School
Elder Nightingale Party Report Sparks Local Notation
A party honoring Elder P. E. Nightingale drew a notable local gathering. Attendees included prominent church members and neighbors who shared remarks praising Elder Nightingale’s service and influence in the community.
Elder Nightingale Remains With Shafter Seventh Day Adventist Church
Last week reports wrongly stated Elder Nightingale would move to Wasco church. He will continue his ministry with the New Seventh Day Adventist Church of Shafter.
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Nightingale
Wasco Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Shafter
Victorious Life Conference at Local Baptist Church
The church at 289 East Lordo Road invites all to Bible school at 10 a.m. and morning service at 11. Rev. O. M. Temple preaches on Knowing Christ as Our Friend in the evening at 8. Special afternoon service at 3 and vesper music 6:30 to 7:30. Curtain calls share in the overall conference theme.
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Baptist
East Lordo Road
Edgar H. McAllister
Pastor Bible School
O. M. Temple
Victorious Life Conference
Youngle
O. M
Temple
Christ
Mr. Temple
Memorial Day Services at Union Congregational Church
Alfred T. Chandler minister guides Memorial Day worship at 11 a.m. with choir, anthem Unto Me by Tschaikowsky. Sunday school at 9:50 a.m. Laura Wade and others lead worship. BYP guests join First Baptist church musical service 6:30–7:30 p.m. at Shafter.
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Union Congregational Church
Alfred T. Chandler
Res. Hitchcock Hotel
Laura Wade
Beverly Reily
Donna Jean Latta
Helen Guenther
Betty Lou Newman
First Baptist Church
Shafter
First Baptist Church Hosts Victorious Life Conference
The Reverend O T will lead a three day Victorious Life arena at the First Baptist Church with sessions at 11:30 and 8:00 PM and evening gatherings Monday to Wednesday. The public and local pioneers are invited.
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O. T
U Congregational Church
Shafter and
Shafter Spuds Lead Bakersfield Bowling Meet
The Shafter Spuds posted 419 413 and 409 for a 24 point total to lead Bakersfield bowl ing teams. Tejon Beef scored 86 and 495 as part of a regional association meeting where Jess E. Rodman was reelected president of the Central California Tourist Association.
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Shafter
Bakersfield
Pee Ae
George
Vann Vanna
John Dalke
Tejon Beef
Jess E. Rodman
Central California Tourist Association
An- Shafter
Alpaugh Suit To Be Discussed At Delano Meeting
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District directors will meet at Delano to discuss the Delano city suit against the Albatte Irrigation District. Intervener Shafter-Wasco participates as the case moves toward potential court action or possible settlement.
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Alpaugh
Delano
Shafter-Wasco
Delano Tome
Srouen
al- Bhatte
ter-Wasco
Crong
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