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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1963
Page
5
In a tight clash the Generals edged the Garces Rams 7 to 6 as a late defensive stand and a botched Ram pass near the end helped preserve the lead. A 61 yard drive sparked by a punt set up the decisive score, with key plays from Mark Lar and Mike Dalke as Shafter linemen prevented a late finish.
Colonels built a 13 to 0 lead at home before fumbles and penalties shaped the scoring. Rodrigues connected with Nieves for an early score but a fumble set the Ramblers back. Costello and the Colonels added late scores to seal a 41 to 34 victory despite a final Ramblers march being nullified by clipping.
James Bonaventura will present a film taken during his trip to Russia with a group of farmers. The noon lunch program of the Kiwanis Club on October 31 will feature the show, with Dean serving as program chairman.
Robert Smith of Shafter and president of the Kern County Farm Bureau will discuss his recent trip to Europe during the Noon luncheon of the Christian Business Men's Committee on Thursday.
All former students and spouses are invited to a Friday luncheon at noon in the Cam The Renegade football team meets El Camino College in Memorial Stadium at 8 p.m. Saturday. A pre game parade of floats is planned.
A sports column laments officiating in Tulare and Garces games, accusing Kern County home teams of biased calls. The writer cites a Garces game near the press box and a Tulare incident, arguing officials showed favoritism toward Green and White. The piece ends urging readers to attend games late for seating.
The council discussed restaurant meal pricing with Witcher negotiating breakfast at one dollar. Five vehicles were reported with seat belts. DMV building parking infringes on City Fire Department drainage area. Mayor Gaede and officials led financial notes while Attorney Mortimore proposed agenda changes.
Arthur H. Johnson reports 111 students earned honor roll status in the first grading period at Shafter High School, about 11 percent of enrollment. Freshmen lead with 44 honorees, followed by 25 sophomores, 20 juniors, and 22 seniors, all meeting a B average and satisfactory citizenship.
The piece promotes Wasco and Buttonwillow mayors as guests at the opening ceremonies on November 13 and invites Wasco residents to use Shafter facilities while noting football honors require earning them. It highlights the annual Wasco-Shafter football climax Friday night and a Kiwanis bonfire rally Thursday. Shafter merchants advertise a weekend sale with hundreds of numbered coupons for bargains.
Past President Mrs J L Hill will speak at the Veterans Hall program. Hostesses listed include Mrs Melvin Parrett Mrs Adolph Kirschenmann Mrs Robert Bongberg Mrs Thomas Leigh Mrs John Channeson and Mrs Russell Paul.
Mrs Bindrer, a teacher at Rich land upper grade school, told police on Friday that her car appeared to have been used in a joyride.
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