Teamsters Extend Lead in California Farm Union Elections
In Delano area table grape ranches, 28 elections over two weeks produced 6,494 votes with 46 percent for the Teamsters and 31 percent for the UFWA. The Teamsters won 16 outright contests and lead in others, while UFWA secured five wins. About half a dozen more elections are expected in the Delano table grape sector.
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California
Teamted Farm Workers of America
Teamsters
UFWA
Delano
Teamsters Union
Delano Vineyard Vandalism Sparks Labor Relations Debate
Vandalism in four Delano area table grape vineyards caused thousands in damage during the October 2 incident. Growers blame the Agricultural Labor Relations Act and ALRB access actions, while UFWA ties conflict to labor strife and union organizing efforts amid long running grape boycotts.
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Delano
Agricultural’ Labor Relations
Brown
Martin Zaninovich
South Central Farmers Committee
Delano Area
Zaninovich
Agricultural Labor Relations Board
UFWA
ALRB
United Farm Workers of America
Air mail upgrade expands first class service at Shafter
The U S Postal Service will start a first class mail service improvement on October 11 at Shafter Post Office. Domestic first class mail weighing 13 ounces or less will receive airmail level service, removing the advantage of buying airmail postage for domestic delivery. Priority mail and international airmail remain unchanged.
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U.S. Postal Service
Shafter Post Office
Gene Guenther
Guenther
Air Parcel Service
Shafter
Preston Tire Rebrands as Superior Muffler Emission Center
Preston Tire at 241 E Lerdo Ave becomes Superior Muffler Emission Control Center on Wednesday. Owner Frank Preston says motorists will receive fast muffler and tailpipe service at low prices thanks to a new pipe bending machine able to fit most cars in under six minutes. The shop offers a full range of mufflers and emission control services, with coast to coast dealer support and 18 years at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Superior Muffler
Frank Preston
E. Lerdo Avenue
Superior
Guns of Autumn special condemned by local readers
A reader criticizes CBS for a Sunday evening report and a prior September special titled Guns of Autumn that he says misrepresented American hunters. He warns the public remains misinformed after watching both broadcasts.
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CBS
Hunters Brace Against CBS Guns of Autumn Fallout
In a column by Steve Merlo, local hunters denounce CBS for The Guns of Autumn, calling for boycotts and potential legal action to stop such programs. The piece notes deer opener experiences, wardens’ enforcement, and confiscations, plus strong fishing reports from San Antonio, Success, and Buena Vista Lakes with bass limits near 15 pounds per five fish and large catches for Shafter and Buttonwillow anglers.
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CBS
San Antonio
Success
Buena Vista Lakes
Franks Bergman Rites Held in Shafter Funeral
Funeral services were conducted for Frankie Diana Bergman 25 in Shafter with burial at Shafter Memorial Park. She died Oct 4 in Palo Alto UC Medical Center and is survived by husband Joel two sons Jason and Amos her parents Mrs Faye Hayes and Mr John Powell a sister and brother and grandparent. pallbearers listed.
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Agee
Frankie Diana Bergman
U.C. Medical Hospital
Palo Alto
Richard Nickel
South Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church
Shafter Memorial Park
Bergman
Santa Cruz
Joel
Jason
Eli Freedman 88 Dies. Private Services Held in Shafter
Eli Freedman 88 died October 4 at Shafter Convalescent Hospital. A native of Russia, he worked in the corrugated box business before retiring and lived in the Shafter area. Private services and cremation followed at Agee Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to Kern Crest Manor. Survivors include two sons Dr Harold C Freedman and Dr Mervin Freedman and six grandchildren.
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Agee
Shafter
Eli Freedman
Freedman
Russia
Kern Crest Manor
E. Tulare
Harold C. Freedman
Mervin Freedman
Berkeley
Local Fair Winners Highlight 4-H Youth Frontiers
Kara Nickelsen led junior division food prep at the local fair. She is the daughter of John and and Mrs. Nickelsen, a first year Shafter 4-H member and child of Bakersfield foreman Oakie Grantham’s area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kara Nickelsen
John Nickelsen
Shafter 4-H
Rayburn Dewey Sconyers funeral services held
Rayburn Dewey Sconyers 58 of 6321 Knudson Drive died September 26 from injuries in a Bakersfield area auto accident. Rev. Hurley Holcomb officiated at Mish Funeral Home in Shafter. burial at Shafter Memorial Park. Survived by widow Marie, son Billy Richardson, daughter Peggy Rowland, two brothers, a sister, two grandchildren. World War II veteran.
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Greenlawn Memorial Park
Oildale
Olin G. Collier
Grantham
Cleveland
Kern County
L.A. Camp
Shafter-Wasco
River-West Inc
Lost Hills
Riverview
Bakersfield
James Willford
Orville Scott
T. L. Roper
Jay Fangan
Emmett South
al Lewis
Brown Mixon
Buford Howard
Frazier Bailey
Shafter
Rayburn Dewey Sconyers
Knudson Drive
Hurley Holcomb
First Baptist Church of
Shafter Memorial Park
Sconyers
Oklahoma
Baptist Church
Kern
Marie
Billy Richardson
Peggy Rowland
Denman Sconyere
Dennison
Tex
L. M. Sconyers
Cheyenne
Wyo
Pearl Balls
Gary Harwell
Gaylen Judd
Delbert Williamson
Jimmy Briant
James Rowland
Howard Rowland
Hearing on Zoning Change for 605 State Avenue Shafter
The Planning Commission of Shafter will hold a hearing at City Hall on October 21 1975 at 7 30 P M to consider Karen Lopeteguy's request to rezone 605 State Avenue Lot 17 18 Block 29 Townsite of Shafter Kern County from R 1 to R 3. Anyone may attend and be heard. Dolores Robinson secretary.
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Planning Commission
City of
Shafter
Shafter City Hall
James Street
California
Karen Lopeteguy
State Avenue
Kern County
County of
Kern
State of California
Notice of Hearing on Tentative Parcel Map 3125 Shafter
A public hearing before the Shafter Planning Commission is set for October 21, 1975 at 7 30 P M in City Hall 320 James Street Shafter California. The map by Chuck Hitchcock covers 620 East Munzer and 206 Pacific at the west corner of Munzer and Pacific a subdivision of Lots 11 through 16 Shafter Townsite Kern County. Citizens may appear to present evidence for or against the application. Publish Shafter Press October 8 1975.
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Shafter City Hall
James Street
Shafter
California
Planning Commission of
City of
Planning Commission
Chuck Hitchcock
Munzer and
Pacific
East Munzer
County of
Kern
State of California
Shafter Notices Publish Dates for Haddadin Gibson Case
Public notice lists Pauline Haddadin and VERA K. GIBSON in Shafter California. Clerk M. K. Gray publishes in Shafter Press on October 1 8 15 and 22 1975 with official actions and deadlines.
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Vera K. Gibson
M. K. Gray
Shafter Press
Buena Vista channel catfish and crappie surge in cooler weather
The writer praises Buena Vista pond as a prime fishing spot noting regular catches of channel catfish up to 3 1/2 pounds crappie near a pound and a half and fifteen bass to 4 1/4 pounds. He mentions others catching striped catfish crappie and bass with live shad and hints at an upcoming trout opener on November 1.
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Buena Vista
Public hearing set on tentative parcel map 3242 Shafter CA
The Planning Commission of Shafter California will hold a public hearing October 21 1975 at 7 30 PM in City Hall Council Chambers regarding tentative parcel map 3242 by Ernie Hofman. The tract lies bounded by Elm Street State Avenue Pine Street and a Lerdo Highway alley with specific lot boundaries in Section 10 Township 28 South Range 25 East Mount Diablo Meridian. Dated September 26 1975.
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Shafter City Hall
James, Street
Shafter
California
Planning Commission of
City of
Planning Commission
Ernie Hofman
Elm Street
State Avenue
Pine Street
Mount Diablo
Kern
Public Hearing Set on 160 Acre Farm for 41000 Sq Ft Parcel
Kern County Board of Zoning Adjustment will hear a request by Martha Stone at 7 30 p m on October 23 1975 in Bakersfield to grant a zone variance for dividing land from a 160 acre farm to create a 41000 square foot parcel with a single family dwelling in an A zone. Property at 29389 West Lerdo Highway Shafter described as north 230 feet of west 205 feet of east 370 feet of the NW 1 4 of Section 18 T28S R25E MDB M is listed with a negative environmental impact declaration on file for public review.
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Kern County of Board
26Th Street
Bakersfield
California
Martha Stone
West Lerdo Highway
Shafter
Mdb&m
Kern County Planning Commission
Shafter Press ownership and circulation filing 1975
The Shafter Press filed October 1 1975 listing Emil Frost as owner publisher and Laura Frost as owner. Office at 154 Central Avenue Shafter California. Average weekly circulation 2275 with 2195 paid and 80 unaccounted. Frank H Wisner listed as security holder. Publication is weekly with Oct 8 1975 notice.
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Shafter Press
Central Avenue
Shafter
Kern County
Calif
Emil Frost
Manuel Avenue
Cal
Ays Dee Nee Ee
Emil, Frost
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Cesar Chavez
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Steve Merlo
Shafter Funeral
Oakie Grantham
Oakie Forrest K. Grantham
8. A. Camp Farms
Rayburn
Dewey Sconyers
Dolores Robinson
Hueiece
Bow Haven l
Pauline Haddadin
Riverside Ave
Wail Haddadin
Vista
Jack L. Dalton
Kern County Board OF Zoning Adjustment
Golden State Avenue
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