Democrats open headquarters in Shafter with celebration
The Shafter Press notes Democratic headquarters opening beside the old theatre building with a celebration for Assemblyman John C. Williamson. Front page photo includes Ben Grundy, John Peters, Mrs. Harriet Mason, Williamson, Mrs. Poznoff, Everett Baker and L. D. Wilson. Front page items mention CSF awards and a council license ordinance.
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Democrats
Shafter
John C. Williamson
Ben Grundy
John Peters
Harriet Mason
Assemblyman
Williamson
Poznoff
Everett Baker
L. D. Wilson
Council
Shafter Press
National
Deadline Nears for Kappa Nu Bids for Harvest Daze
Social page notes deadlines looming for Kappa Nu bids to stage Harvest Daze. Mrs. Clay Jenkins pursued a rapid return flight home. Mrs. Thomas Wedge receives honor as Shafter Woman's Club convenes its first meeting.
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Kappa Nu
Harvest Daze
Clay Jenkins
Thomas Wedge
Shafter Woman's Club
Generals Roll Over Lind Say Easily 35-6
Shafter high school football notes report the Generals defeating Lind say by 35 to 6 in the week of October 20, 1949. The issue highlights community hospital talks and a busy church building fund drive, plus a Kiwanis Halloween parade and local mail delivery caption. Reader learns about Evely Heinlein's record sweet potato weighing over 17 pounds.
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Generals
Lindsay
Chamber
Congregational Church
Schumacher
Kiwanis Kids Hallowe
Shafter
Salvador Palomo
Henry Moor
Evely Heinlein
VA Guidance for GI Bill Students in California
The Veterans Administration offers a checklist to ensure GI Bill benefits arrive on time. Key steps include turning in the Certificate of Eligibility, prompt school submission, reporting changes of enrollment, address, or dependency status, and notifying VA of course load changes.
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Veterans Administration
G. I
Mort Webster
Southern California
Centennial Jubilee Set at Bakersfield
All Kern County residents are invited to a Centennial Fiesta dinner at Albert Goode Auditorium Kern County Fairgrounds. The event marks California bicentennial and Bakersfield’s 100th birthday with festivities starting 7 p.m. Tuesday October 21 and prizes for best costumes.
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Kern County
Albert Goode
Kern County Fairgrounds
Bakersfield
California
Shafter Varsity Domination in Scoring Burst
North team managed 19 points while Shafter exploded with 66 points and multiple rushing and passing plays. Key scorers included Freeborn Watkins Stepp Allen and Drennan with gains via runs and a Paul pass setup. North-Nichols and Drennan added decisive late scores as the game tilted toward Shafter.
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North
Shafter
North-Rich
Shafter-Freeborn
Paul
North-Drennan
North-Nichols
Townshend
Stuebbe shines as Bakersfield overwhelms Santa Monica
Bakersfield Renegades roll to 47 22 Metro win over Santa Monica at Memorial Stadium. Fullback John Tarver rushes 161 yards on 18 carries. Jan Stuebbe runs and passes to fuel early onslaught, showing bid for starting QB while Pierce meets a tougher test.
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Bakersfield
Woodland Hills
Los Angeles Pierce Brahmas
Renegades
Santa Monica
Metro
Los Angeles Valley
Pierce
Memorial Stadium
John Tarver
Jan Stuebbe
M — Shafter
Stuebbe
Shafter Toy
Closing Moments Fatal Generals Fall to North in Final Period
Scott Larson reports the Shafter Generals lost 19-12 to the North High Stars in a tense game. With 190-pound Mike Bender unavailable, Chigger Allen filled the full back role while Rick Paul connected with David Freeborn for all Shafter scoring, including a 55-yard touchdown to start a 12-6 halftime lead for the Stars.
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Generals
North High Stars
Mike Bender
Chigger Allen
Rick Paul
David Freeborn
Freeborn
Shafter
Paul
Stars
North
Lake Nacimiento Fishing Report Fair for Bass and Crappie
Fishing at Lake Nacimiento remains fair with bass mostly small up to 1/2 lb despite anglers filling stringers. Crappie catches are improving with 1 to 2 pound fish common and a 2 pounder recorded by Belinda Gobbel. Derby runs through October to December include $50 merchandise awards and marina registration required. Virgil Walker leads derby with a 5 lb 15 oz bass from September 20. Weather cools at night. surface water around 70 degrees. daytime temps in the 80s.
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Paso Robles
Lake Nacimiento
Dick Kelsey
Belinda Gobbell
Seaside
Lake Nacimiento Park
Virgil Walker
Salinas
Shannon
Big Lake
San Luis Obispo County
Colonels Fall 34-6 as North High Beats Shafter JV
Shafter Colonels drop to 1-3 after a 34-6 loss to North High Jets Friday night. QB Doug Thompson threw 5 completions for 59 yards in the second half, including a 32 yard TD to John Martinez. John Putnam led rushers with 10 yards on 4 carries. North opened scoring in the first quarter and added three more TDs for a 20-0 halftime lead, with Shafter’s defense producing several stops before the Jets added another score early in the fourth. The Colonels visit West at 6:00 p.m. on their home field.
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Shafter
Freeborn
Watkins
Stepp
Allen
Shafter JV
North
North-M. Johns
North Hall
North-Bartel
Bartel
K. Johns
Shafter- Martinez
Thompson
Putnam
Johnson
Shafter Colonels
North High Jets
Jv’s
Doug Thompson
John Martinez
John Putnam
Doyle Johnson
Raul Vigil
Jets
Colonels
Jeff Torigiani
Colonel
Jim Voth
Jerry Klassen
Jerry Richards
David Cloud
Greg Wilcoxon
Robert Figures
Torigiani
North High blanked Shafter C team 30 to 0 in league rout
North High’s North Twinks shut out Shafter C team 30 0 Friday. Dave Thompson led rushes with 9 yards on 8 carries and Dave Nash threw for 20 yards and a 14 yard completion. North scored twice in the final quarter after a defensive battle. They travel to West High this Friday at 3 45 p.m.
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North High
Shafter
North Twinks
Bucks
Dave Thompson
Dave Nash
Thompson
Kruger
Billy Cargill
North
Nash
Cargill
Mike Dobrenen
West High
Wide SGLI Coverage Reaches 98 Percent of Armed Forces
On its fourth anniversary the Serviceman's Group Life Insurance program overseen by the Veterans Administration covers over 3.7 million servicemen, about 98 percent of eligible members. The policy provides $10,000 coverage for a monthly rate, with automatic enrollment and no premiums for 120 days after separation. Conversion to individual insurance is possible, and last fiscal year government cost totaled $111.7 million.
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Armed Forces of
United States
Donald E. Johnson
Veterans Administration
SGLI
Johnson
Cates
Littlest Cowboys and Cowgirls Contest Deadline
Young contestants aged 3 to 10 must enter by October 16 for the Littlest Cowboy and Cowgirl contest tied to the Grand National Rodeo at the Cow Palace San Francisco. Prizes include best dressed freckled tallest and most authentically garbed entries with special awards for standout costumes. Winners attend the matinee on October 25 alongside a ten day show featuring rodeo events and horse show competitions.
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Cow Palace
P. O
San Francisco
America
Grand National Cutting Horse Contest at Horse Show
Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association holds a regional contest during the Grand National Horse Show from Oct. 24 to Nov. 2. Competitors from seven western states must live in the association area and be in good standing. The event runs with the Western States Championship Cutting Horse Contest on Oct. 25–26, and entrants must be entered in both.
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Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association
Washington
Oregon
Utah
California
Idaho
Nevada
Arizona
Joseph G. "Moore
Cow Palace
Commen Moore
Western
Texas
Edwin Camp Elected President of Junior High Pilgrim Fellowship
The Junior High Pilgrim Fellowship of Union Congregational Church elected Edwin Camp president with Ronnie Janzen as devotions chairman Greg Haworth social chairman and Ann Zachary secretary. Thomas Almberg teaches Sunday school and sponsors Marshall Phillips and Phillips Zachary aid youth pastor David Woodworth. On Oct 9 the group and guests met at the church for horseback riding at Stockdale Stables.
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Pilgrim Fellowship
Union Congregational Church
Edwin Camp
Devo
Tions
Ronnie Janzen
Greg Haworth
Ann Zachary
Thomas Almberg
Marshall Phillips
Phillips Zachary
David Woodworth
Young People’s
Stockdale Stables
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Edward Simonson
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Shafter High School
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Arthur Johnson
Marilyn Bergman
Amelia Dawe
Boy Scout
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Lonnie Woods
Lions Club
Files of the Press
Office
First Baptist Church
North Pine Street
Edward M. Rhoades
Shafter All. Varsity
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Gades
Scott Larson
Joe Martinez
West High Vikings
West
Keith Kruger
Twinks
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ED Janzen
Shafter High School ‘‘C
Shafter Lions Club
Janzen
Cross
Roy Kerber
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