Frewsburg Central School - Senior Leaves Yearbook (Frewsburg, NY)

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Greetings to the Class of 1950. As growing citizens who will be voters in a few short years, you have been encouraged to invest in Savings Stamps and Government Bon ds so that you might be trained in thrift and become acquainted with some of the financial problems in government. These things are desirable. At the same time you should be aware of the fact that approximately since the time you were born, this government has operated under a deficit spending program and has now built up a tremendous per capita national debt. This is the first time in history that we have failed to reduce the national debt following a war. There seem to be three ways of reducing this deficit: through inflation, increased taxes, or a decreased federal spending program. By taking over the nation 1 s gold, the government was able to inflate our currency and thus in a subtle manner reduce the value of such thrift items as bonds, insurance policies, bank deposits etc., and credit the difference to the treasury balance as an increase in the value of gold holdings. People have now apparently become more willing to depend on government agencies for security in contrast to the traditions of American self-reliance. This is shown by the demand for such things as old age pensions, unemployment insurance, various forms of sub¬ sidies and social security. The answer to these problems will rest largely in the hands of our young people who will soon accept responsibility as a new generation of voters. Will you support the basic traditions that have made America great through the freedom and independence of the individual, or are you willing to accept a new form of social state with increased government responsibility for and control over your destiny ? 6

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Seated: Glen D. Sheats, L. Ruth, C. Kline, Isabel Potter, Doris E. Gulvin, Isabella Lund- gren. Standing: J. Wm. Anderson, Charles W. Barton, Wm. Waite, Lee Minser, Eugene Pish. President Glen Sheats Vice President Eugene Fish Clerk Isabella Lundgren Treasurer Charles W. Barton Collector Doris E. Gulvin Architect Norman N. Tinkham Superintendent J. William Anderson Attorney Alton R. Erickson 5

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FREWSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL LELAND C. SANBORN, Principal FREWSBURG, NEW YORK GLEN D. SHEATS President, Board of Education ISABELLA LUNDGREN Clerk, Board of Education February 1, 1950 Dear Seniors, This letter which I write to you this year--this year of a mid-century carries with it a serious note of reflection. We have an opportunity on this significant year to look backwards and evaluate the progress of the past. We also have as individuals, and oppor¬ tunity to help shape the pattern of the future. A New.Liberalism has caused serious inroads contrary to the way of our cherished beliefs. The dignity of man, of family and of God has been seriously threatened. It is now time for us for a SPIRITUAL rededication. A rededication to the basic principles on which lies the foundation of democracy, of truth, justice and Christianity. It is in you, the youth of America, that we place our trust to combat this evil. May God give you the strength and guidance to fulfill this trust for posterity. Sincerely, 77 • Samuel N. Tota Senior Advisor 7