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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1940

Page

6

High School Hoopsters Prep For First Game

More than 50 players from Shafter high schools train ahead of the season opener against East Bakersfield on December 7. Coach Montgomery and Coach Wilson lead varsity B and C squads with a mix of returning lettermen and newcomers. The teams expect cuts to 10 or 12 players after practice and plan several pre holiday scrimmages.

East Bakersfield Shafter Monty. Montgomery J. W. Wilson R. L. Gates

Shafter Students Present Recorded Radio Broadcast

Shafter high school aired a recorded radio program from KPMC Bakersfield on November 20. The air skit drew on the Shafter activity program and featured Patty Stringham Ralph Fleming Marvin Lane and Elsie Dahl. Wanda McBride wrote the skit. A school glee club double trio also performed with Doris Davis on accompaniment. It was Kern Coast Union High School’s first all recorded program.

Shafter High School KPMC Bakersfield Bakersfield Junior College Patty Stringham Ralph Fleming Marvin Lane Elsie Dahl Wanda McBride Glee Club Esther Becker Louise Livers Letha Bartel Vera Klassen

Revised edition on California poet Jeffers released

Lawrence Clark Powell, junior librarian at the University of California Los Angeles campus, reports the San Pasquel Press in Pasadena has issued a revised edition of Robin son Jeffers The Man and His Work.

Robinson Jeffers Man Lawrence Clark Powell Los Angeles University of California San Pasquel Press Pasadena

Poultry Circular 108 Published by UC Extension Service

University of California Agricultural Extension publishes revised Circular 108 on feeding chickens. Written by H J Ahrnquist T H Juke and W E Newton the guide covers nutrients in feeds, formulas, and disease risks from nutrient imbalances. Free copies available through county Extension offices or UC Berkeley publications office.

C. Cickens University of California Agricultural Extension Service The Extension Service Office of Publications College of Agriculture Giannini Berkeley H. J. Ahrnquist T. H. Juke Poultry Husbandry

Students to Exchange Letters With Foreign Nations

About 30 members of the Shaffer high school student body will exchange letters with students in foreign countries, especially in South America. Names and addresses of foreign nation letter writers are being secured at 10 cents each through the Student Letter Exchange in Minnesota. The intercommunication is being done for its educational value and broadening outlook.

Shaffer High School South Amer Ucs Minnesota Inter-Communication

Senior Pictures Completed for Shafter High Yearbook

All photographs of Shafter High School seniors are completed for The Laurion annual. The publication’s printing and binding contract will be let in the near future as announced this week.

Shafter High ‘School Laurion

Tolan Sees Defense Menace In Migrant People

Congressional inquiry led by James J. Tolan warns that 4 009 000 wandering workers threaten national defense. He cites hearings and proposals from the committee on uniform state laws unemployment services social security coverage for farm labor and easing Farm Credit loans.

James J. Tolan California Tolan Shafter National Defense Congress Washington District of Columbia Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia Ins

After the Storm Mountains Face Dark Ruins

A poetic scene describes mountains and ridges in darkness after a storm. Ruins lie before them as a kingly realm endures threats from heaven and earth. Elements clash with fiery swords and rolling thunder, then the storm subsides as a wintry sun returns. Pauline Gatoy.

Pauline Gatoy

Wakeup Cherub Dreams of Dawn and Wedding Bell

A lyrical verse about Aurora lighting the street and a child’s future wishes. Lines imagine a wedding scene with a carriage, flower decked pew, garlands, and a father waiting, ending with Pauline Gatoy as a name.

Rhodesia Mines Claim Ancient Gold Riches Worth Billions

Engineers estimate Rhodesia's abandoned ancient gold mines yielded owners about 375 million pounds in early accounts. The figure reflects vast mineral wealth believed to have been exploited in distant eras.

Rhodesia

Tenure and Retirement Topics at Bakersfield Teachers Meeting

The California Teachers Association Kern division met at East Bakersfield High School to discuss teacher tenure and rising retirement costs. Panelists urged extending tenure protections, improving removal processes, and seeking funds, while Assemblyman Rodney Turner endorsed tenure in principle and called for monitoring retirement trends.

California Teachers’ Association East Bakersfield High School Rody Cloud Los Angeles Cloud Ed G. Sewell Stanford Hanna Taft Frank Dickson Taft Union High School Board of Clyde Quick Classroot Teachers Association Thelm Roy Bakersfield Concensus Jack Singer Kern Division C.T. A Kern Guy H . Jaggard Eugen Ford Paul R Bowers Harr .J. Tene Central Section Raymond H Scott Margaret Barton F. W Rose Faye Pritschke Hele McCormick Orval H. Armstrong Merlin Miller Arthur H. Johnson Rodney Turner Kern County

Tiny San Marino Zips Along On Rugged Mountain

The tiny republic of San Marino in Italy sits almost entirely on a single rugged mountain and stands as a unique microstate in Europe. It covers a small area and maintains its own government and traditions amidst neighboring Italy.

Republic of San Marino Italy

Great Christopher Positively Reimburses Corn Callous Reward

A $25.00 reward is offered by the manufacturer for information or identification related to corn or callous issues associated with the Great Christopher product. The notice seeks assistance from consumers and emphasizes a monetary incentive for help.

Christopher

Mid-Month Book Shipment Listed for Local Library

The Shafter library received twenty eight new books in a mid month shipment from Kern County library headquarters announced by librarian Mrs Thomas Wedge. Titles include Wisorn s Gate Watch for the Dawn Last of the Mohicans Crime and Punishment New East New West Bird in the Trap River Out of Eden Canterbury Tales Beowulf and others.

Shafter Library Kern Courty Thomas Wedge Wisorn's Gate Barnes Cloete Cooper Dostoevskii Wirz Goudge Tiarvard McCain Martin Norris Smoke Paddy Olsen Tree of Liberty Page Sandoz

Poultry Judge Ed Seide Speaks at Shafter Business Lunch

Ed Seide a licensed American Poultry Association judge addressed the Shafter Business Men's Association luncheon at Crawford's cafe. He spoke on factors in promoting a poultry show while other topics covered dues revisions city carnivals Christmas party plans and cemetery improvements.

Ed. Seide American Poultry Association Shafter Business Men's Association Crawford's Cafe Shafter

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