Pole Vault Breaks Set Records as Tuck Leads Valley Meet
General Larry Tuck cleared 13 feet 6 inches then 13 feet 9.42 inches to set divisional and school marks and earn a place on the National Honor Roll. Teammate Steve Bryant placed third in the pole vault, while John Lopez won the divisional mile in 4 29. Sater diseammedol k and yard relay teams supported Shafter as Turner Rollins Rodriguez and Bryant also earned podium spots in field events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Tuck
Tuck
Larry
Steve Bryant
Pole Vaul
Shafter
John Lopez
Sater
Olk
Robert Turner
Duane Rollins
Bob Rodriguez
Tee Os
Bryant
Girdat Society Faces Reality Ahead of Troop Talks
A partial report outlines the Girdat Society confronting a new reality as negotiations with allied troops proceed. Officials caution that outcomes depend on continued cooperation and strategic aims.
Local Golfers Share Weekend at Morro Bay Event
Twenty three couples from Wasco Bakersfield travel to Morro Bay for the second annual golf and social weekend. Men play 36 holes with combined low net scores while women compete in golf and entertainment events. Winners include Gordon Bennett O D Handel Lew Woodard and M Vich with 67 net, and Bobbie Wingate plus Ginger Somers among top women scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasco
Bakersfield
Morro Bay
Tripoli
Bridge
Canasta
Aee Ee
Breakers
Sea Air Motel
M. Little
Tom Tucker
Bob Soffiers
C. R. “Smitty” Smith
C. H. Ogle
Alex Ogle
Homer Hendricks
Lew Woodard
Vernon Wilson
Sam Barling
Harvey Netton
Carl Taffera
al Hagenngton
Gordon Bennett
B. J. Handel
Nick Gilmer
Ralph Hadlock
Gene Simong
Don Widgate
O. D. Handel
Fred Bryant
Mike Givich
M. Makolovich
First Law Net
Sauuday
H. Hendriks
O. D
Lew, Woodard
M. Vich
Handel
J. Handel
Bobbie Wingate
Ruby Hagenston
Katie Ogle
Ruby
Katie
Ginger Somers
Sao
Goad Somers
Eeaa Gerri
Marguerite
Court records cite local arrests and sentences
Ernest Taylor of 741 South Shafter avenue and Bertis Caldwell of 50 days in jail were issued charges. The report notes the formal actions taken and the related addresses involved in the proceedings.
Pastor Greer and Family to Join Shafter Methodist Church
The article details Rev. Greer’s education in the Midwest and his wife Harriette Greer’s Nebraska and South Dakota roots. The Shafter Methodist Church elected its first board, with Carl Wells as chair, to begin a new church year in June. Rev. Corrie will leave in May after three months as supply minister, delivering his final sermon May 29 at 11 am. The church invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-West
Springfield
Phillips University College of the Bible
Enid
Okla
St. Paul School of Theology
Methodist
Kansas City
Greer
Harriette
Nebraska
South Dakota
Renee
Desiree
Rachelle
Golden West Avenue
Shafter Methodist Church
Virgil Corrie
Carl Wells
John
Eee
Ivan Gard
Corrie
Shafter
St Marks Episcopal Hosts Hawaiian Luau At Tom Kelly Home
More than 50 St. Mark's members attended a Hawaiian luau at 712 Vista Verde Way Bakersfield hosted by Tom and Mrs. Kelly and John and Mrs. Kelly with H. W. Kelly assisting. The event featured swimming and snacks from 7 to 8 pm and a dinner among tiki torches and leis. A silver bowl and candleholders were presented to Dr. and Mrs. Reg Hammond, who are moving to Marin County after school ends. Reg Hammond has long served as lay reader and committee member. Marjorie has taught Sunday School. their sons aided as acolytes.
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St. Mark’s Episcopal
Tom Kelly
Vista Verde~Way
Bakersfield
John Kelly
H. W. Kelly
St. Mark's
Reg Hammond
Marin County
Fairfax School
Hammonds
Shafter
Reg
Marjorie
St. Mark’s
Battle Without Bullets Wins The Hearts Of Men In Vietnam
In An Khe Vietnam the 1st Cavalry Division runs a people program to win hearts and minds without combat. Operation Kiddie Clean brings mobile showers, toothpaste, soap, and health supplies to villages near An Khe. A civic aid effort in Tan Dan and surrounding hamlets includes donated clothing and essentials from American soldiers and citizens.
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Pfc
Rodriguez AN Khe
Vietnam
Army
1St
Air Cavalary
An Khe
Cavalary
Heliccopter
An Iafi
Tan
Dan
White Elephant golf tourney closes spring season at Kern
Below is a partial list of players from the Blind Nine tournament at Kern on Thursday in Taft. Scores included 13 14 18 and 18 with Katy Ogle and others named among top finishers. The final spring event is June 2 at Ranch Inn with luncheon after play.
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Bueng Vitsa
Taft
Kern
Ray
Sarees
Generals Open Season With Narrow Loss to Arvin
Hurler Danny Costello took the loss as the Generals fell to Arvin in their opener. Generals committed 10 errors in a rough defensive game, with West showing the only clear strength early in the contest. Nes Smith and Tarver provided offense, while Franceschi, Sperling, and Costello pitched in as Tarver and Nes Smith contributed at the plate.
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West
Danny Costello
Generals
Shafter
Arvin
Toler
Nes Smith
Tarver
Costello
Sperling
Franceschi
Unclear Names Listed in Fragmentary Notice
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple personal names including Paul McKenzie Edward Crittén ton McNéw Joe Methrés McWil Oblanéer Levey Donald Gidal Smetos Ogle Villatetes ety se type pg es mip Paslay Levis D Patrick Jeff Harold Pelham John Perkins Calvins Petter Jen Presten Richard R Part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul McKenzie
Edward Critténton McNéw
Joe Methrés
McWil- Oblanéer
Fanail
Levey Donald Gidal- Smetos
Ogle
Paslay
Levis D. Patrick
Jeff Harold Pelham
John Perkins
Calvins
Petter
Jen Presten
Richard R. Part
New Things Learned Is the Search for Wealth
Wednesday through Sunday Mr Kite joins local ministers in a home preaching method said to be effective 1900 years ago and in the 20th century. The program on trial is Sunday at 3 PM with free sessions and is titled New Things Learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kite
Christ Christianity
Coleman
CHP Urges Self Responsibility for Safe Holiday Driving
California Highway Patrol officials said officers would patrol statewide over the holiday weekend, urging drivers to take responsibility for safety. Commissioner notes officers will watch for excessive speed and violations to curb crashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Highway Patrol
M. Crittendéen
Missioner
John Branner Graduates Seminary Degree in Portland
John Branner earned his degree at a May 19 service at Hinson Memorial Baptist Church in Portland becoming the seminary’s 500th graduate. He previously graduated Shafter High School in 1959 and Biola College in 1968 with a BA in Christian Education. He and his wife Kathy plan future work in Christian Education.
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Hinson Memorial Baptist Church
Portland
Th. M. John
Branner
Shafter
R.L. Adams
John
Kathy
District P U B Investigates Well No 1 For Reuse
Shafter Public Utility Board weighs bringing Well No 1 back online after oil pumping in lines. Supt. Carroll notes a brief study found the $7 year old well worth saving if possible. Santa Fe allows a water line under tracks at right angles, saving long term costs. Altitude valve installed in the tower with progress in regulation.
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Shafter Public Utility Board
Lewis Carrol
A. A
Weil
Santa Fe
Supt
Carroll
Midshipman Hammond to Graduate From Naval Academy
Reginald G. Hammond 22 son of Dr. and Mrs. Harry R. Hammond of Shafter will graduate from the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis on June 8. He will receive a bachelor of science degree and be commissioned Ensign in the Navy before reporting to duty in the service.
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Annapolis
Reginald G. Hammond
Harry R. Hammond
Walnut St. Shafter
U. S. Naval Academy
Navy
Trial by Jury Denounces Petty Ford Case S T
A trial by jury resulted in 50 days in jail and a $276 fine for a petty offense. The appeal process proceeds with unspecified details and unclear party names.
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On Aanes
Petty Ford
Jafor
Gale Ee
Liek
Stone
Maple Camp Fire Group Visits Several Places
Maple School Campfire group Da Kanya led by Mrs. Don Neufeld and Mrs. Edward G. Peters visited the Shafter Home for the Aged to present gifts from the girls. They toured radio station KWSO with Winston Rust interviewing the group and attended a District 4 Play Day. An overnight cookout occurred at Manner Park in Shafter. A meet at Mrs. Richard Adams home featured dolls bottles and music boxes with Oriental refreshments. Fly-up at Richlad School cafeteria advanced Maple Bluebird Explorers to Campfire status as the summer recess approaches. Names include Julie Frantz Ahh illips Debbie Neufeld Brenda Oxford Janice Smith Amanda Rodriguez and former members Cheryl Goldston Kathe Peters Candy Enns Janice Hammett Janet Dargatz Betty Abernathe Brenda Broom Mercy Barera Anna Glenn Nori Frantz Elaine Reimer Nancy Dobrenen.
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Maple
I da Kanya
Maple School
Don Neufeld
Edward G. Peters
Shafter Home For the
KWSO
Winston Rust
da Kanya
Manner Park
Shafter
Richard Adams
Richlad School
Elaine Reimer
Bluebirds
Julie Frantz
Ahhillips
Debbie Neufeld
Brenda Oxford
Janice Smith
Amanda Rodriguez
Campfire
Cheryl Goldston
Kathe Peters
Candy Enns
Anice Hammett
Janet Dargatz
Betty Abernathe
Brenda Broom
Mercy Barera
Anna Glenn
Nori Frantz
Nancy Dobrenen
Jerri Ohisson Second in Valley Meet Backstroke
Jerri Ohisson, a Shafter Mermaids junior, edged for first and won a valley silver in the Girls 50-yard backstroke, finishing behind East High's Lynn McKenzie. Randy Senn, last year’s valley champ, reached the A finals but did not medal.
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Jerri Ohisson
East High
Lynn McKenzie
Jerri
Judy Johnson
Shafter Mermaids
Randy Senn
Johnston City Clerk Elected to Phi Rio Pi Honor
Johnston, city clerk, elected to Phi Rio Pi honor. Bakersfield College debate squad noted in ceremony. Mention of Santa Barbara tied to political solution and related events.
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Johnston
Phi
Bakersfield College
Pitas
SC Santa Barbara
Emene
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Pek
West Coast
Luau
Loseaime
Nka
Flint
John Branner
Reginald. G. Hammond
John K. Sranner
Fist Southern Baptist Church
Sandy Sellell
Wee
Training Union
Horace Womack
Servien Wied
KCG. Wells, Pres Brotherhood
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