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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1946

Page

5

Shafter Generals Rally for Fifth Win Over McFarland

The Shafter Generals defeated McFarland 26 to 6 after trailing 0 0 at halftime. Bob Seales and James Hubble connected on a second half TD pass, with Herbert Spitzer and a late defensive fumble return adding scores as Shafter pulled away.

Shafter Generals McFarland McFarland Cougars Shafter Generals Tom Fletcher Wayne Hill Fletcher Bob Scales Bill Sharp Bob Seales James Hubble Hubble Herbert Spitzer

Faculty Members and Friends Get-together at Miss Lee's Residence

High school teachers Miss Barbara Lee and Miss Helen Ganyu entertained a group of faculty members and friends Sunday night with a buffet supper and dancing at Miss Lee's residence. Guests included Miss Theodora Walther, Margaret Popach, Violet Brughelli, Ed De Mello, Hogler Hansen, Tom Letizia, Burton Filut, and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Horwith.

Barbara Lee Helen Ganyu Miss Lee Theodora Walther Margaret Popach Violet Brughelli Ed de Mello Hogler Hansen Tom Letizia Burton Filut Phil Horwith

Generals Edge Opponent Despite Injuries In Late Surge

The locals scored late in the final period as Seales passed to Hubbble to seal a decisive win. The Generals, missing two or three regulars with injuries, used other injured players sparingly and lacked the finesse and power shown a week earlier against Lancaster.

Seales Hubbble Sath Fi“‘Nesse Lancaster

Big Leaguers Greet Old Shafter Service Friend

In the Padre Hotel lobby Henderson meeting Berardino a former navy buddy. The all stars beat the local nine 12 to 4 at Sam Llyn Park on October 23. Berardino homered and walked while Musial added a single and a walk amid introductions to stars including Keller Chandler Kahle and Chapman.

Old Shafter Service Padre Hotel Henderson Berardino Tip Terminal Island All-Stars Musial Sam Llyn Park Charlie Keller Spud Chandler Bob Kahle Chapman Bakersfield Tip Henderson Stan Musial St. Louis Johnny Berardino St. Louis Brown Aseman

P T A Parent Education Meeting at Shafter School

The Richland P T A held the first Parent Education Study Group meeting at Shafter Primary School on Tuesday morning November 5. Mrs Homer Craig led a discussion on Basic Training and members shared problems and tips for child training. Beulah Bartlett presented the film The Children and luncheon followed. Attendees included Mesdames Thomas Wit cher Moor Mettler Sturges Fike Gaede Mettler Gamegan Hansen and Miss Bartlett.

Parent Education Richland P.-T. A Shafter Primary School Homer Craig Beulah Bartlett Mesdames Lee Thomas Hanley Witcher Henry Moor Roland Mettler Roland R. C. Sturges Ivin Fike George Gaede del Mettler E. H. Gamegan Eyron Hansen Miss. Beulah Bartlett

Son Born to Leonard and Lenore Gaede

Mr and Mrs Leonard Gaede announce the birth of a son named Stanley Dean in Bakersfield on November 1. Both mother and baby are doing nicely.

Leonard Gaede Stanley Dean Bakersfield

20 30 Takes In 2 New Members

The Shafter 20 30 Club increased to 27 members with the installation of Harry Blumbkin and Bob Warren at the Wednesday meeting at Motel Canelo. Since September the club added eight new members including Ed De Mello Don Little Harry Hofmann Leland Bell Cecil Rhoads Don Loewen Warren and Blumbkin. Joe Tarbox Bakersfield district manager for the Social Security Board spoke at the meeting.

Shafter Harry Blumbkin Bob Warren Motel Canelo Ed de Mello Don Little Harry Hofmann Leland’ Bell Cecil Rhoads Don Loewen Warren Blumbkin Joe Tarbox Social Security Board Bakersfield

Wares Visit Relatives In Strathmore

Mrs. Bert Ware and her children spent the week end with Mr. Ware's parents at Strathmore.

Bert Ware Mr. Ware Strathmore

Richland Ball Thumps High School In 6-0 Football Win

Richland Ball's varsity football team upset the high school squad 6 to 0 on Thursday with a third quarter scoring drive from Leroy Adamson to Paul Cato. Starting Richland lineup included Warneke Bayless Cooper Howard Cato Fletcher Edwards Adamson. Next week ends regular league play and begins playoffs for the school championship.

Richland Leroy Adamson Paul Cato Warneke Bayless Cooper Howard Cato Fletcher Edwards Adamson Tilley Cderey Wilkins Alfred Searcy Kinney Prieve Henry McLain

Novel business venture proves successful for Henry Moore

Henry Moore expands a mobile lunch service for cotton pickers using a specially built auto housing to serve hot lunches and cold drinks. Demand greatly exceeds supply as the mobile unit delivers lunches, sandwiches, ice cream, and pop to the community workers.

Henry Moore

Speed Bowl Racers Break Track Records

Norman Girtz broke the Bakersfield Speed Bowl track record with a 16.04 lap time in time trials paced by Danny Oakes and Bill Brereton in 16.08. Bill Zaring won the main 30 lap event in 8 56.53, with Bob Barker and Jackie Sayers close behind. The season finale Grand Prix is set for November 17 with free admission for children with parents.

Norman Girtz Bakersfield Danny Oakes Bill Brereton Bill Zaring Bob Barker Jackie Sayers Tappett Rod Simms Kouba Bill Taylor Ward

Dakota Visitors Arrive for Winter in Shafter

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Fadenrecht and daughter Eva of Munich North Dakota arrived in Shafter Sunday to spend the winter. Mrs. Fadenrecht is the sister of George and P. C. Guenther and Mrs. Henry Loewen.

Nick Fadenrecht Eva Munich North Dakota Shafter

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