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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1966

Page

2

Jerri Ohlsson Honored For Service With Band

Jerri Ohlsson, 17, daughter of Dr and Mrs O G Ohls son, received a band service certificate at the Garces Shafter game. Dennis Rose presented the award for four years of commitment to Shafter High School Band, signed by Principal Harold Corrie and Vern Allen. She also got a pearl diamond pin from band members and majorettes. Jerri aims to be a physiotherapist for handicapped children and has twirled since grade school, serving as head majorette since fourth grade.

Jerri Ohlsson O. G. Ohlsson Shafter High School Dennis Rose Garces-Shafter Harold Corrie Vern Allen Jerri Out

Marine Private Woodard completes four weeks of combat training

Private David E. Woodard of Shafter completes four weeks at Camp Pendleton with over 200 hours of instruction in guerrilla warfare infantry weapons patrols and squad tactics. His next assignment includes four weeks of basic specialist training for a Marine Corps job.

Camp Pendleton Calif David E. Woodard Lewis J. Woodard Manuel Ave Shafter Marine Corps Techncal

Frankly. (Continued from Page 1) worded campaign notes

The piece contains a candid personal commentary on a campaign with criticism of opponents, weekend family movements at a beach house, and a note of congratulations to winners. It also mentions an apology for a photo error on the previous page and promises improved future presentation.

Generals Ready for Rematch as Wasco Prepares Friday Night

The Generals meet the Wasco Tigers in a Friday 8 p.m. showdown after a hard fought loss to the Rams. Key plays featured Jeff Cutherell injured on Thursday and Andy Carrasco blocking a point after a Rams drive.

Joe O'Brien Wins 500th Harness Race

Joe O'Brien, noted Shafter trainer and driver, achieved his 500th harness victory in the Western Harness Association meet at Hollywood Park on Saturday. His career milestone was honored by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce at its January banquet with a special trophy.

Joe O'Brien Shafter Western Harness Association Hollywood Park O'Brien Shafter Chamber of Commerce

20-30 Club Turkey Shoot Set Near Shafter

Shafter 20-30 Club schedules its annual Turkey Shoot for Sunday November 20 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Highway 43 three miles south. Events include clay pigeon shoots 22 rifle shoots and a drawing with shells and refreshments available on site. Tommy Colvard is the event chairman.

Shafter Tommy Colvard

Shafter Colonels Narrowly Lose 13 12 To Garces Freshmen

In a tight home game the Shafter Colonels fall 13 to 12 to Garces sophs with most scoring in the first half. Ricky Paul recovered a Garces fumble leading to a David Freeborn 46 yard reverse score and Steve Hair’s kick miss. Garces answers include a 40 yard pass for a TD and a late point after a blocked extra point. Oscar Lundgren and Mike Gates connect on a 45 yard pass to the Garces 9, but a later McKinley run stalls the drive. The Shafter Bucks season ends 1-7 with a 36 0 loss to East High C squad.

Generals Shafter Rams Lewis Oool Andy Carrasco Tim Robnett Jan Stuebbe Steve Witcher Stuebbe Witcher Shafter Colonels Garces Soph Garces Boys Colonels Garces Ricky Paul David Freeborn Steve Hair Hair Bill McKinley Oscar Lundgren Mike Gates Dave Freeborn McKinley

Vince Hashim to Speak at Shafter Luncheon

CBMC speaker Vince Hashim owner of Vincent's Super Markets Bakersfield will address the Shafter Christian Business Men’s Club at the regular Thursday luncheon in Shafter Memorial Hall. Colonels led Garces early with two Garces passes scoring and Garces punted out of bounds on Shafter 34. Final game of the season set for Friday November 18 at 6 PM at Wasco Field against Wasco Cubs.

Shafter Vince Hashim Vincent’s Super Markets Bakersfield Shafter Christian Business Mews Committee Shafter Memorial Hall Colonels Hair Garces Boys Garces Wasco Cubs Wasco Field

Ladies Society Holds Regular Meeting at Ebenezer Reformed

The Ebenezer Reformed church Ladies Society met on Nov. 9 with Rev. Calvin Stuebbe giving devotionals from First Timothy. They planned a bake sale for Nov. 19 in front of Stringham drug store and decided to donate after shave lotion to Kern General hospital for Christmas. Doll clothes were made for cerebral palsy school children in Wasco. Fourteen members attended. refreshments of donuts and coffee were served. hostesses were Mrs. Edwin Bender and Mrs. Victor Bender.

Ladies Society of Ebenezer Reformed Church Calvin Stuebbe Kern General Hospital Wasco Stringham Drug Store Edwin Bender Victor Bender

Richland A Team Triumphs at Earlimart Field Meet

Richland Intermediate and Upper grade teams and the girls volleyball squads traveled to Earlimart to play. The A team won 12-7 in a thrilling contest, the B team forfeited to Richland, while the C and D teams fell 6-0 and 14-0. Girls A-B volleyball also lost after insufficient players. Games resume at Richland field this Saturday starting 9 a.m.

Richland Earlimart Richland Field

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