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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1955
Page
5
A reader recalls sharing a single Christmas wagon with his brother and the chores that came with it. He argues privilege must come with sharing, likening it to those who seek personal enjoyment yet deny others their rights. The piece ends with a reflection on happiness linked to generosity.
The Dance club held an Easter themed event at the Veterans Memorial hall last Saturday. Mrs. John Sibley of Bakersfield wore a bunny costume and greeted guests during the cocktail hour. Bertha Reimer hosted Easter dinner with her two children and families including Harvey Reimer and Tony Heller with Joan and Stevie. Lydia Heller of Milwaukee also attended.
The Richland school district will hold open house on the evenings of April 26 and 27 as part of a school week from April 25 to 30. April 26 includes dedication and inspection of Richland Primary School with Dr. C. C. Trillingham as speaker and all classrooms open for viewing. April 27 will showcase Richland Intermediate and Upper grade schools with a 5:30 p.m. cafeteria supper before tours.
The Shafter Rotary club plans a weekend visit for foreign students from Fresno State College to experience real American small town life. Hosts will be local Rotarians, with Don Ruggenberg, international affairs chairman, noting invitations extend for April 29. A Rotary party closes the weekend on April 30.
Paul and Kathrein Mc Coy of Fullerton were Easter guests of Mr and Mrs Emil Stoller at 169 East Lerdo Highway.
The editorial notes that women have shaped car design since the start, from glove compartments and easier handling to larger back-up lights and adjustable sun visors. It cites examples like automatic transmissions and easier entry, arguing that manufacturers respond to what the female market asks for and that neglecting their input would be foolish.
The United States Chamber of Commerce notes multiple growth factors in the current economy. Steel production sits at 90 percent capacity up from 70 percent last year while electric power output nears ten million kilowatt hours weekly. Freight carloadings exceed last year and trade remains robust with exports and imports rising by about 100 million dollars monthly. First quarter auto sales are expected to rise by a third over 1954. Consumer spending remains at record levels and California farms contribute a smaller share of cash income, signaling broad economic expansion despite agricultural dominance shifting.
The California State Chamber of Commerce reports continued expansion in production, building, and retail trade through February and into March. Industry activity rose versus year ago but lagged national gains while the state factory employment reached 1,090,600 in February.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Lepp stayed in Orland for several days over Easter visiting with his parents. Mrs Lepp is the former Miss Iva Doll Koenig.
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