Reminiscence of Sixties High School Romance and Loss
A narrator recalls love affairs, friendships, and heartbreak from the mid sixties in Bakersfield. Memories include Robbie, Vernon, David, Joey, Barry, Mark, and the toll of deaths from illness and violence. Reflects on aging, family losses, and how past ties shape present feelings amid political discourse about language and race in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memory Lane
San Francisco
San Jose
Robbie
East Bakersfield
Greenfield
Booth
Shades of Blue
Lee
Vernon
Vests
Srtein Cneats
H Street
George
David
Remeander
Columbus Ave
McDonalds
Aeray
Vietnam
Joey
Barry
Bee
Mark
Marky
Questioning the Rise of Gay Civil Rights in Hawaii
A fragment reflects on 1990s debate over same sex marriage and protections for gays and lesbians. It asks whether such moves will lead to joint tax filing, community property rights, and broader social acceptance while warning of potential discrimination and violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate Vatew
Damenteeth Insurance
Hawaii
SHS Homecoming Parade and Game Date Set
Shafter High announces homecoming on Friday October 17 with court members Beatris Espericada Angelica Garcia Roani Sandoval Oyhzah Valdovines and Casey Waters slated for the event Friday night football festivities and campus celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHS
Shafter High
Beatris Espericada
Angelica Garcia
Roani Sandoval
Oyhzah Valdovines
Casey Waters
Shafter High School
Oyhzah Vaidovinos
Garcia
Beatris Esaricueta
Death Notice for Finis Bailey of Wasco
Finis Benjamin Bailey 78 of Wasco died October 4 in Shafter. Graveside services were conducted October 7 at Shafter Memorial Park with Hoyett Smothers of Wasco Masonic Lodge officiating. He was born March 5 1919 in Ft. Cobb Oklahoma to Benjamin and Betty Bailey and married Davie Hill in Oklahoma City May 16 1943. The couple moved to California October 5 1945 and ran a service station, later a grocery, and built homes at Smiths Corner. He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church and Wasco Masonic Lodge. Survived by son Gary Bailey, daughter Janet McCaslin, sisters Nadine Taylor and Mildred Hogg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters Funeral Home
Shafter Memorial Park
Finis Benjamin Bailey
Wasco
Shafter
Hoyett Smothers
Wasco Masonic Lodge
Finishes
Ft. Cobb
Oklshoma
Benjamin
Betty Bailey
Oklshoma City
Davie Hill
California
Smith’s Corner
Smith’s Comer
Finis
First Southern Baptist Church of
Masonic Lodge
Gary Bailey
Linda
Janet McCaslin
Jack
Nadine Taylor
Ft. Worth
Texas
Mildred Hogg
Oklahoma City
Spungen
Hasty Rites Set for Helen Roselle Hasty in Shafter
Funeral services for Helen Roselle Hasty age 79 of Shafter will be held at Shafter United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. Friday October 10 1997 with interment at Shafter Memorial Park. Visitation at Peters Funeral Home October 8 and 9. Memorials suggested to the American Cancer Society Kern County Unit or a local educational fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter United Methodist Church
West
Lerdo Highway
Helen Roselle Hasty
Shafter
Bakersfield
Shafter Memorial Park
Helen
Carolyn Sage
Bill
Reno
Nevada
Martha Hedstrom
Eric
Palm Desert
Mary LaNier
Tommy
Pine Valley
California
Northwest Ballets 23rd year marked in Wasco
The Northwest Ballet celebrates its 23rd year in Wasco in 1997, presenting an autumn themed concert titled Autumn Dances. Since 1981 the school has offered a public concert biennially, with this year’s program featuring original ballets and contributions from Barbara Crettel and Kern Classical Ballet Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Ballet
Wasco
Shafter Woman’s Club
Barbara Crettel
Kern Classical Ballet Company
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Republican Party
GOP
Rt Athens Necktie
Lungren
Ali
Benjamin Bailey
Northwest
Ha Sue
Mein St
Valley Plaza
Mail
JC Penney
Vans
P and Valley Plaza
ToTaldws
San Joaquin Valley
Santa Barbara
Oregon
Maer
Mafter
Chiropractic
DC Chiropractic
Dennis L. Campbell
D.C
Thomas W. Manzella
James St
Habla Espanol Central Clinic
Dennis L. Cammpbell
E. St. Wasco
Habla Espanol
Manuel Campero
D.L.S
Shest
Calif
Chee-Mok Chan
D.D.S. General Dentistry
Se Habla Espanol
Michael Weinberg
D.D.S
Stephen L K Yen
DMD
7Th Street
Stacy Eastman
DDS
Thomas A. Gordon
General & Cosmetic Dentistry
7Th St
Jack D. Groves
O.D
Central Avenue Shafter
Gregory A. Stainer
M.D
F.A.C.S
China
Wolfgang H. Renken
Gregory George MD
Steven M. Yapiee
CalFarm Insurance Agency
Selita Groves
James Street Shafter
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