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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1947

Page

9

Shafter Kiwanis Carnival Highlights Rising Football Talent

A Friday night style event at Shafter High School showcased 100 youth talents in a grammar school football carnival. Robert Peterson of Rio Bravo led the passing trials with 17 points, Frank Wells of Richland close behind at 14. Andrew Dillard and Wells excelled in kicking with averages near 30 yards. Wells earned outstanding all around honors after rounds of football and exhibitions. Each participant received an autographed inter collegiate football ball from USC UCLA and California Bears coaches. The event lasted 2 1/2 hours with 4 Richland teams and 2 Rio Bravo squads.

Shafter High School Shafter Kiwanis Club Robert Peterson Rio Bravo Frank Wells Richland Peterson Andrew Dillard Wells Joe Frizzell Ed Schacht Lowell ‘Todd Wayne Hill Robert Haag Shafter Kern Philharmonic Orchestra East Bakersfield High School Haag Walter E. Haag Congregational Church

Richland School Play Day Set for Tomorrow

A Richland Schools event will take place on the playground starting at 9 30 a m tomorrow featuring a variety of games for boys and girls. Round robin play includes girls volleyball and boys football with mixed competitions in handball ping pong and paddle tennis. Morning eliminations lead to afternoon finals with festivities and refreshments for participants.

Richland Schools

Kern County High School District enrollment climbs markedly

The Kern County Union High School District reports an ADA rise this year to 8048.59 from 7232.32 last year for 19 days ending October 3. Total district enrollment reaches 11,285 with 7618 regular day students, plus Bakersfield College and evening students, while district planning notes rising elementary enrollments and high birth rates shaping future secondary schooling.

Kern County Union High School T. L.mccuen A.D.A McCuen Bakersfield College Kern County Burroughs High School Kernville High School Burroughs Glenn E. Snow Dixie Junior College St. George Utah National Education Association Doctor Snow Bakersfield High School Stine Road East Bakersfield High School el Tejon Hotel

Mrs D S Kay 71 Passes Away After Long California Life

Final services for Arvilla Ellen Kay 71 were held Monday November 17 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church with Elder A H Fields officiating. The Flickinger-Janzen Mortuary handled arrangements. Born in Minnesota August 17 1876 she came to California 45 years ago and lived in Shafter 20 years. She is survived by husband David Stephen Kay three sons Wesley Kay Exeter Merritt Kay Tehachapi and Stanley Kay Madera one Aunt Alice Merritl Morgan Hill and six grandchildren. Interment was in Shafter Cemetery.

Arvilla Ellen Kay Seventh Day Adventist Church A. H. Fields Flickinger-Janzen Minnesota Stanley Kay Madera Alice Merritl Morgan Hill California Shafter Cemetery

Vacation in Arizona

Mr and Mrs David Jones vacationed for several days in Phoenix Arizona. They returned to their home the first part of the week.

Arizona David Jones Phoenix

Joe's Topper Bakery Delights With Luscious Donuts

A bakery named Joe's Topper Bakery offers sweet and fragrant donuts described as luscious. The short note highlights the aroma and appeal of their pastries.

Joe's Topper Bakery

T B Control Progress Is Outlined

Kern County TB control progress outlined by O R Kamprath president of Kern County Tuberculosis Health Association. Christmas Seal Sale planned Nov 24 to Dec 25 to fund 1948 program with goal of x raying every adult in the county over five years. Budget set at 40000.

Kern County Kern County Tuberculosis & Health Association Incorporated O. R. Kamprath Tuberculosis Association Kamprath

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Big Kiwanis Richland Football Carnival Wells, Peterson, Dillard High School Jack Hill Hill Richland School Bomak OUR Big Turkey Bettysches Meat Department Shafter’s Dixie - Bakersfield Reniegades Griffith Stadium Don Engel Merchies Club College Richard C. Tigner D. S. Kay T.B NEW Firestone Packard Bell Thor Richland Chevrolet. Co Central Ave
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