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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1956
Page
3
An economic analysis argues that material progress underpins freedom, noting rising per capita wealth, widespread home ownership, and growing pension assets while warning that expanding social programs require debt growth. It contends freedom is not a natural right but a by product of responsible gain and public investment.
Members from Bakersfield Buttonwillow Arvin and Shafter attended a Thursday January 5 gathering at the Little home to plan activities for teachers. James L Wilson led clock and telescope talk while acknowledgment of cooperation between Richland and Shafter High clubs aimed at more idea exchange and social recreation including volleyball and basketball nights. Reverend Waldo Wiebe attended the Pacific District Conference Home Mission Board meeting in Reedley and the funeral of former Shafter resident D J Unruh in Dinuba.
The Congregational Women's Fellowship will hold a meeting at Mrs. Paul Edward Babbitt's home 462 Manuel Avenue on Monday evening January 16. Mrs. Arthur Craig leads the program with Al Ponzonoff assisting as hostess.
California car owners face lower renewal fees under new national standards. The 1956 renewal period runs January 3 to February 4, while the safe driving period spans January 1 to December 1.
The Federal Reserve Board notes that installment debt rose modestly in 1955 and the overall debt burden increased only moderately. Credit demand is tightening loan terms, moving away from no down payments and long contracts. The danger lies in loans so easy that buyers cannot afford them.
Jack Janzen ad jutant of the American Legion announced the veterans service officer was in Shafter today from 9 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. to assist veterans.
Gene Wilcoxon appointed salesman and representative for Brown and Bryant. He has eight years in sales and will oversee the Shafter territory. He and his wife Phyllis live at 332 Faber street with sons Ronnie nine and Gregg three.
Reverend Dan Schell Ingborg of Reedley served as substitute minister at the First Mennonite Church last Sunday.
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