Teachers 4 2 Excuses Galore In Local Baseball Game
The Shafter High School varsity defeated the aging faculty team 4 to 2 Wednesday afternoon May 18 in a well played contest. Hank Moroski pitched all seven innings for the edagogues and scored both runs, with support from varsity infielders and bobbles. Harold Gladden and Jim Rice split pitching duties for the varsity as teachers claimed fatigue but predicted a second wind if the game had continued.
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Shafter Jv Aquatic Team Captures Valley Meet
Shafter High School Jayvee swimmers head to Exeter after winning the Sequoia division title in Sanger. Coach Dennis Foreman questions repeat success but praises a determined squad. In girls division Norma Nixon Nelda Pearson Verna Peters helped third place in 73 yard medley relays. Boys team led by Jim Nixon Glen Putman and Jerry Heiser set a divisional record in 75 yard medley at 44.2 seconds. Jimmy Nixon first in prelims with 51.8, later bested by Gervis Robey at 51 seconds.
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Richland Youth Swim Meet Crowns Grade Champions
Over 180 Richland students competed in a school intramural swimming meet. Eighth graders led with multiple records set by Lloyd Nanney Carol Witcher and Ronald Blurmkin. Seventh graders won team titles in Mrs Newecomb’s room and Bobby Thompson captured three first places. Sixth graders paced by Sonya Emerald produced several wins and records.
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The Press Shafter Press History and Growth
The Press Shafter Press has published for 34 years with a weekly circulation of about 3300. It delivers to Buttonwillow Cawelo Minter Village and other districts. In 1921 it started with the publisher and two in the printing department and has since expanded to 18 full time and part time workers.
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New 15 Cent Stamp For Certified Mail Inauguration
Washington announced a new 15 cent stamp for the certified mail service. Gene Guenther acting postmaster said the stamp debuts June 6 with first day cancellations available at the Shafter office and general public release on June 7.
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Blackboard Jungle film review stirs debate on teaching impact
The commentary centers on the film set in an eastern city high school where a vigilant English teacher battles juvenile delinquents through teaching methods and forceful discipline. Critics question whether the movie misrepresents teens or inspires real-world teacher recruitment and pay. MR. AND MRS. CLIFFORD WEAVER of Stone street visited Pomona and Riverside to see their daughter and son-in-law.
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