Monthly News on Diminishing Dollar Purchasing Power
The column notes that a dollar today buys far less than in the past and that many common items now cost two to three times as much, reflecting ongoing erosion of buying power.
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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1956
Page
5
The column notes that a dollar today buys far less than in the past and that many common items now cost two to three times as much, reflecting ongoing erosion of buying power.
The Good Luck club met with Mrs. J. B. Gilman on Wednesday March 14 with eight members present. Next meeting is Wednesday April 11 hosted by Mrs. Gladys Case. The item notes various local visits and guest stays including families from Barryton Lansing Saginaw Munger and Alma with multiple social events and a Lake PTA dance planned for March 24 to raise painting funds.
The Lake Extension Group met Thursday afternoon on March 15 at Mrs. Neal Watkins home. Nine members answered the rally car. three guests attended. After lunch, a business meeting and lesson on Care of New Fabrics were given. Next meeting April 19 with Mrs. Delmar Scott. lesson School Age Child. A trip to Ewart on March 20 featured an exhibit-making demo from Lansing.
The article details a large birthday gathering for Carolyn Tryon with cake and ice cream featuring guests Dolores Scott Elaine Oman Nina Kwim Vickie Orton and Virginia Colesky. Vickie stayed overnight and many relatives and friends visited across nearby towns during the weekend.
Michigan State University will again offer telecourses for Michigan residents under the University of the Air program. Spring term features a four course load including Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation beginning April 9 airing Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 45 to 7 30 p m on WKAR TV. A non credit botany course will also run.
The Reverend Barton Taylor recalls a childhood game in Plymouth Michigan in the 1830s where colonists pretended to fight Black Hawk's forces. Boys formed a militia with improvised weapons and confronted yellow jacket wasps in a hollow oak, capturing them after a tense stand, ending with one boy unbitten.
The Captain Kangaroo program is praised as the finest children's show on television. Bob Keeshan and producer Jack Miller created a warm, tasteful hour of entertainment that treats young viewers as neighborhood children and blends fantasy with reality.
The Elm Grove Farm Bureau gathered at the Ronald Schunk home on Monday evening March 12 with 20 members from 13 families. Chairman Winston Raymond opened the meeting. Mrs. Winston Raymond reported on the women’s group. Clare county will host District 8 on April 11 from 10 06 a.m. to 3 00 p.m. Carl Bradley read a progress newsletter on bills. Franklin Schaaf led safety discussion. Pot luck lunch followed.
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