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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1984
Page
8
A blaze near Lerdo, reported Friday after midnight, threatened a mound of sulphur but firefighters confined the flames and saved $150,000 in mineral value. Two trucks on Highway 99 collided. spills prompted a Shafter fire crew to wash down fuel and control a fire during a salvage operation using 200 gallons of water.
IRS agents seized the Frantz couple’s 1978 Volkswagen from their Western Avenue driveway on July 31 over unpaid taxes tied to their pacifist beliefs. They donated the portion of taxes to famine relief, arguing their right to conscientious objection. The car, valued at about $3,000, was to be sold for a $549.04 tax bill but was returned when the Frantzes deposited the amount, after which the IRS attached their bank account. The Frantzes, Mennonite volunteers and farm residents, had earlier written to explain nonpayment and cited antiwar scruples.
A two car collision at Kimberlina and Palm avenues Sunday night led to the arrest of Johnnie Barbee for driving under the influence after he ran a stop sign. Barbee, 21, suffered multiple injuries and his passenger Rosario Vera, 21, Wasco, had major injuries. Ray Avalos, 31, of Shafter, the other driver, and his two passengers Jose Leal and Danny Lopez, 52 and 25 respectively, sustained minor injuries and were treated and released.
We offer steam cleaning for living room dining room and hall up to 375 sq ft using the Vibra Vac system. The unit scrubs carpet 2200 times per minute with dual vacuums extracting dirt and water for near dry results. Satisfaction guaranteed or pay nothing. Free estimate call 746-6149.
Reading for the Gold members who finished ten books will attend a puppet show at 10 30 a m on Aug 14 at the Shafter Branch Library Barbara Swanson Kern County head children s librarian will present the show The final meeting may include up to 19 eligible members Librarian Margaret Hansen hopes all signups finish readings to join the party An organized pre school reading program invites parents to contact the branch by calling 746 215 from noon to 8 p m Mondays and Wednesdays and 10 a m to 6 p m other days
The fourth annual California Championship Cribbage Tournament sponsored by US Playing Card Co and the Peggers Cribbage Association will be held August 4 at the Hacienda Hotel in El Segundo. Entry fees are 10 dollars for juniors and 40 dollars for the open division.
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