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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1974

Page

8

Memorial tops Shafter 23 in Sequoia Division semifinal

San Joaquin Memorial Panthers shut out Shafter High 23 to 0 in a Sequoia Division semifinal. Memorial exposed Shafter miscues with four fumbles and two interceptions while gaining 143 passing yards on 10 of 20. Norman Williams led Shafter rushers with 52 yards, and Memorial's Mitch Hinson ran 73 yards on six carries.

Shafter High Generals Generals San Joaquin Memorial Panthers Merv Houston San Joaquin Earl Vickers Shafter Corcoran Kingsburg Memorial North Sequoia San Joaquin Memorial Jerry Abercrombie Panther Panthers Abercrombie Doug Berkshire SJM Mitch Hinson James Patrick Hinson Steve Timsak Patrick Randy Wilson Berkshire Paydirt Greg Evangelio Randy Mathias Steve Anderson Norman Williams Joe Lopez Bob McIntosh

Cal State Bakersfield students study abroad in Europe

Five upper division and graduate students from Cal State Bakersfield join the International Program for the 1974-75 academic year. They travel from Los Angeles between July 24 and Sept 20 for intensive language training before starting at Heidelberg Granada Leicester and Provence universities.

Cal State Bakersfield Europe California State University and College System GSE Bakersfield Area Los Angeles Cal State System Patrice Fazendin Nancy Harb University of Heidelberg Germany Brenda Jackson University of Granada Spain Debra Matheny University of Leicester United Kingdom Kenneth Farmer University of Provence -in-France

Unclear fragmentary notice on local farming and wildlife

The passage describes a sunny year with crops nearly harvested and fields ready for new seed. It notes the harvest closing and hopes for spring rains to bring waterfowl and habitat for fish and game.

Remembering Winter Hunts and Thanksgiving Reflections

A nostalgic piece recalls ice pond teal and sprig decoys, mountain snow hunts, coveys disrupted by owls, Canada Geese flights, and pre dawn fires with friends. The narrator links these moments to Thanksgiving, urging gratitude for God’s bounty beyond the holiday.

Armbro Omaha Aims for Sixth Victory in Classic

Armbro Omaha trained and driven by Billy Haughton seeks a sixth win in the American Pacing Classic at Hollywood Park on Friday night November 29. The three year old has a $363,397 bankroll this season, with True Duane and Albatross having a prior sophomore victory in the race’s 19 year history. Armbro Nesbit, driven by Joe O'Brien, looms as his chief rival. Nesbit led late in the 1973 Classic before fading.

Ambro Omaha Hollywood Park True Duane Albatross Armbro Omaha Billy Haughton Armbro Nesbit Joe O’brien Byrd

Area girls enter queen race in Tournament of Roses

Tracy Thompson of Shafter and Elizabeth Merlo of Buttonwillow, Bakersfield College students, won local spots in Farmers Insurance Company sponsored queen contest. They will ride on the company float in Pasadena January 1. Regional winners reach national finals. Thompson is 18, 5 8, brown hair and eyes. Merlo is 19, 5 3, brown hair and eyes.

Tracy Thompson Shafter Elizabeth Merlo Buttonwillow Bakersfield College The Farmers Insurance Company Pasadena Sam B. Eddington Bakersfield Odie Lee Miller Thompson Merle

Food Stamp Allotment Increases For Four Person Family

Under Secretary J Phil Campbell announces higher food stamp allotments effective January 1 the family of four will receive 154 up from 150 based on August price data. Adjustments follow the 1973 act requiring semiannual changes to reflect food price shifts per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

J. Phil Campbell Bureau of Labor Statistics

Reflector Rules Tighten for Bicycles Next Year

Captain Behringer of the California Highway Patrol Bakersfield area announces new bicycle safety provisions effective January 1. Bicycles must carry front white, side white or yellow and rear white or red reflectors, plus a front white light at night. Reflectorized tires may substitute side reflectors, and all devices must be visible from 500 feet. Additional red rear lamps optional. Bakersfield reports 91 bicycle accidents this year, including two deaths and 72 injuries.

R. G. Behringer California High Patrol Bakersfield Behringer Highway Patrol

Night and Day TV Schedule Fragments and Listings

A fragmented TV guide page lists daytime and late programs including The Tonight Show Wide World Special 17 29 Daytime Listings 23 The Today Show 29 Morning Comedy Time Captain Kangaroo Jokers Wild Gambit Winning Streak and various soaps The Guiding Light The Doctors All My Children General Hospital One Life to Live and game shows Price is Right Pyramid Match Game and More with scattered times and channel references.

the Guiding Light the Doctors All My Children One Life To Live CBS Voice of Agriculture Fat Albert Notre Dame USC CBS News Jimmy Dean Lawrence Welk Hank Thompson ABC News Jimmy Hoffa Mary Y Tyler Moore Bob Newhart

Mystery Movie Named The Young Lions in 23 Feature

A fragmented schedule lists a 23 Mystery Movie on a December night with Sabina Ses eelman at 8:30 p.m. and Marlon Brando and Dean March associated with the film. The entry includes other time stamps and titles like Information Received and Sunday listings.

The Young Lione Marlon Brando Dean March

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