Shafter Merchant Spotlight Highlights Art Hemingson
This week’s Shafter Merchant features Art Hemingson and his wife Violet, whose store family warmth has earned local regard. Hemingson’s varied career includes positions with Montgomery Ward, Meier and Frank in Portland, and Fairchild of New York City, plus time with the Western Canada and Western United States Club.
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Shafter
Art Hemingson
Violet
Montgomery-Ward
Meier and
Frank
Portland
Oregon
Fairchild
New York City
Canada
United States
Viele
Fourth of July Memories Celebration Outreach Plan
A nostalgic 4th of July event organized by EOS Commerce joins all groups to honor the nation. The program aims to foster pride, provide activities for all ages, including games and a ball game, amid fireworks and social gatherings.
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EOS Commerce
America
Unity There Is Strength In Shafter Chamber Push
Art Hemingson president of the Shafter Chamber of Commerce aims for a big year ahead inviting every business and agricultural member to join. He urges shared support and a community effort to strengthen the chamber’s impact.
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Art Hemingson
Chamber of Commerce
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Shafter
Art
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce Artes
Profit squeeze challenges the economy and profits
The article notes deep concern over a national profit squeeze as sales and employment trends lag. It cites Hodges on corporate earnings stagnation, rising costs, and declining tax shares, arguing profits drive opportunity and a profitless economy harms growth.
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Wollen
First National
New York
Hodges
Editor Letters Raise Tax Code Debate and Tributes
Letters criticize the 16th Amendment and income tax as unconstitutional and communistic arguing the tax code lacks a graduated rate. Readers reference Congress and figures, request information, and note address updates and farewell wishes to two community members.
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Shafter Press
United States
Congress
Special Dinner Admission Policy and Ticket Update
Special dinner event notes no tickets will be sold at the door. Interested persons are advised to contact organizers for pre event seating arrangements and potential reservations.
Frankly Speaking Letter from Readers on Politics
The column discusses public opinion on political alignment with groups like the John Birch Society. It notes letters to the editor may be signed or unsigned and mentions Governor Pat Brown pressing Richard Nixon to disavow ties to right wing groups. The piece critiques partisan double standards.
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Bens
Pat Brown
Richard Nixon
John Birch Society
Pat
Yee Party Honors Ten At Wasco Home
A Wasco gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Barr honored ten recipients of the D Award for Patriotism. Senior girls were recognized for their service and character contributions in the community.
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Irwin Barr
Wasco
Station Aids Wells on Spare Time Basis
Jo C. and his wife Bernene reside at 338 Atlantic with two sons Larry and Russell. Wells will receive assistance at a station on a part time basis, aiding in unspecified tasks.
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C. Wells
Jo C
Bernene
Atlantic
Larry
Russell
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