Shafter News Roundup Highlights Visits and Local Homes
Local residents report visits from relatives and friends across California. Highlights include Jack Luce returning from Riverside to Shafter, Shafter clubwoman at a state federation meeting, and new homes being built in the Wall tract with several families moving in or nearing completion.
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Shafter
P. L. Arnold
Kern County
Ed. Friesen
Ed Friesen
Lerdo Road
Wall Tract
Touch Football Schedule by Week
First week features Giants against Drillers Tuesday Eagles meet Cubs Wednesday Wildcats play Golden Bears Thursday and a general practice Friday. Second week has Giants versus Eagles Tuesday Cubs versus Golden Bears Wednesday Wildcats versus Drillers Thursday and Friday practice. Third week lists Giants versus Cubs Tuesday Eagles against Whirdcats Wednesday Drillers versus Golden Bears Thursday practice. Fourth week shows Giants against Wildcats Tuesday Eagles versus Golden Bears Wednesday Drillers versus Cubs Thursday practice. Fifth week has Giants versus Golden Bears Tuesday Eagles versus Drillers Wednesday Wildcats versus Cubs Thursday Winners versus all stars.
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Giants
Drillers
Eagles
Cubs
Wildcats
Golden Bears
Wildats
Winners
All-Stars
High School Football Rally Before Opener versus McFarland
A rally at the general assembly Friday will cheer the Cardinals for their opening game against McFarland. Local players will be introduced and pep talks given at the event.
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Cardinals
McFarland
Second Thoughts at Colored Society Meeting
At a weekly meeting of the colored Sons of I Will Arise Society a dispute erupts as a member accuses another of theft. Sam Jackson denies the charge and softly seconds the motion, triggering a tense confrontation.
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Colored ‘Sons of I Will Arise Society
Sam Jackson
Darkie
Sam
Answers Magazine
Talkative Lady and Angier Exchange Quip at Sea
A talkative woman moments ago sparked a sharp exchange with Angier when a “little fish” comment nearly triggered a duel. The man corrected himself after the woman identified as his wife, adding a terse aside about the miscommunication.
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Angier
The Right Place
A lawyer questions a client about the legality of his plans. The client confirms he sought legal advice, seeking clarification on the legality of his contemplated actions.
Inconsistent Talkative Lady On Board Ship
On a ship a sailor asks if she can swim and she replies at times. The exchange continues with humorous back and forth about moments of ability, noting the sailor only when in the water. The remark appears in New Outlook, Toronto.
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Ma’am
T. L
New Outlook
Toronto
Freeze Collapses Under College Strain
A college student named Freeze collapsed from stress amid M As and ABs. His doctor warned the pattern is slowly killing him by degrees.
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Freeze
Browns Playful Boys Test Parental Patience Dialogue
A short exchange shows a mother warning against associating with the Browns while the son defends himself as a well behaved participant in their company. The dialogue hints at social concerns about peer groups and youth conduct.
Mouse in milk pail prompts farm cat fix
On the uncle's farm Billy tells of a mouse in the milk pail. The uncle asks if he removed it. Billy replies he did not but implies the cat has been placed to handle the problem.
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Billy
Uncle
Sympathetic Exchange Reflects Trials of Two Passersby
In a brief street dialogue a sympathetic old woman shares her hardships while a tramp asks what they pinched her for. The exchange evokes hardship and humanity in a fleeting moment on the public path.
Jones Seems Cast Down Amid Uncertain Times
Jones appears despondent amid mounting doubts about his future. The mood around the team has shifted as supporters await clearer signals from leadership about the next steps.
Six man football gains Sierra league interest
The article argues six man football suits small schools like Shafter McFarland Maricopa and Tehachapi with turnout around 24 per team. It explains 80 by 40 yard fields and lateral passes plus versatile players, noting origin in Hebron Nebraska and potential league adoption to ease coaching and boost spectator appeal.
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Shafter
McFarland
Maricopa
Tehachapi
Middlewest
California
College grid picks mix with Texas teams
A commentator forecasts tight scores as TCU edges Arkansas, Northwestern beats Iowa State, and Texas shocks Louisiana State, noting the writer does not use the Williamson system.
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Texas
Christian
Arkansas
Northwestern
Iowa State
Lousiani
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Jack Luce
Mrs
E. A. Luce
Angelenos End Shafter
George Willis
Georgiana
Loseles
C. E. Wiedmann
Lompoc
H. H. Unruh
Esther
Oildale
Jessie Allen
E. A. Beard
Arizona
Paul Sickles
Porterville
G. L. Starrh
Dan Schnaidt
Santa Maria
Mr. Schnaidt
John C. Reily
California Street
San Gabriel
Portland
Oregon
W. O. Clark
F. A. Beard
Paso Roblans
H. G. Reif
Carrol Ann
Paso Robles
St. Marys
Glenn O. Nay
Jack Zimmerman
Shafterites
Berkeley
South Dakota
Helmuth Hehn
Menno
Santa Barbara
F. W. Handel
Los Angeles
H. C. Neufeld
J. A. Roscamp
Montana
J. R. Thompson
Missoula, Montana
Jim Taylor
Ray Welch
Lost Hills
KL Kinyon
Welches
Balboa Beach
Welch
F.- Mettler
Shatter
Reedley
Ed. J. Thiessen and Son
Lowell
H. H. Klassen
Nimrods
Oliver Sly
Lawrence Annis
Davis
Lena Shultz
Bill Shultz
the Agricultural College
Frazier
The
Santa Fe Railroad
Gonzales
Menno Schellenberg
Bible Institute
D. L. Schellenberg
South
Herald
S. D
Fred Scnaidt
Henry Mettler
Wes
Wareka
Washburn
Upham
N. D
Carl Peifle
Mannel
Long Beach
K. G. Neufeld
Ike J. Peters
Glenn Wood
Rio Bravo
Westwood
Zola M. Arney
Archie L. Hamilton
Wasco
Bakersfield
Stroms
O. H. Strom
D. W. Gwin
William Newman
Mary Barthel
Blackwell
Oklahoma
Longmont
Colorado
Barthel
Newman
Pete Bender
Mannel Tract
Ollie S. Hakill
Georgia J. Dawson
Mike Janzen
Shafter High School
San Jose
Jack White
Cardinal
Ruth J. Smith
Roscoe D. Kukill
George Don
Hebron
Nebraska
Stephen Epler
Williamson
Paul B Williamson
New Orleans
Shafter-McFarland
Cougars
Oregon State
Minnesota
Vikings
Rice
Santa Clara
Stanford Indians
Vtill
Reds
Trojans
Huskies
Washington State
Ath
Oho I
Lawrence Hume
Brooks
Ment
Shafter Theatre
OF the Rockies
Kenny Baker
Jane Wymar
Mr. Dodd
Warner Baxter
Joan Bennett
Vogues
Brilliant Technical
Coast Guard
S. O. S. Coast Guard
APEX
Apex and
Housekeeping
Shatter Furniture Co
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