Living costs fall in August as prices ease
Washington reports August consumer costs declined two tenths of a percent from July, offsetting June and July increases. Fresh produce led the drop while earnings rose, boosting factory worker purchasing power around eight percent versus a year ago. Meat costs eased, though eggs surged and some services and goods showed higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aryness Joy Wickens
Labor Statistics
Ees
Labor Department
Emmitsburg News Notes and Local Events
Visitors at the Rosensteel home include Paul L. Roy from Gettysburg Thurmont area and James Walter Florence from Sacramento visiting Romanus Florence family. Charles Culp of Gettysburg to speak at Ellas Lutheran fall rally with Wayne Emmitt Quartet. Wayne Smith of Baltimore and Harry Scott hosted guests. Scout Troop 284 awards given for circus ticket sales. Eagle Patrol wins compass. Vigilant Hose Company schedules shooting matches for Oct 16 and Nov 13 with committees led by Guy R McGlaughlin and John J Hollinger. Local fire company details follow.
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Emmitsburg
Louis Rosensteel
Paul L. Roy
Gettysburg
Clinton Rhodes
Thurmont
James Walter Florence
Sacramento
Calif
Romanus Florence
Charles Culp
Ellas, Lutheran Church
Wayne-Emmitt Quartet
Wayne Smith
Baltimore
Harry Scott
Robert Wagaman
Robert T. Rosensteel
James Umbel
Scout Troop
Eagle Patrol
Vigilant Hose Company
Guy R. McGlaughlin
John J. Hollinger
Roger Adams
Sterling White
Rescue Truck Equipped For Fire Duties And Local Notices
A 1953 Ford panel truck fitted with first aid gear for fire rescue work includes two litters and a red white paint scheme with a red warning light and siren. Community items note nursing training enrollment, student government at St Joseph's High School, and reports on club activities, visits, and meetings across Buckeystown and nearby areas.
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Maryon Wasilifsky
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Catholic Students Mission Crusade J
Mother Seton Club
St. Joseph’s High School
John M. Roddy
Lois Rabb
Mary Edith Bailey
Virginia Topper
John Firer
Barbara Bowers
Jeanne Sell
Joan Orndorff
Mary Bailey
Nora Knott
Patricia Little
Loretta Behr
Bolivia
Mary Claudia Rosensteel
Herbert Sprankle
Jand
Carl Amrheim
Baltimore
Herbert Sprankle Jr
Havre de Grace
Glen Polly
Fairfield
George Callan
Frederick
Verne
Mariano
Xaverian College
Silver Spring
Rosensteel
Helen Bushman
City’ S Hospital
Charles Bushman
A. M. Wasiliffsky
Michael
St.Francis Preparatory School
Springs Grove
Justin Wasilifsky
Loyola
Pleasant Grove Homemakers Club Opens Fall Session
The Pleasant Grove Homemakers Club meets Tuesday at two o'clock at Mrs. Charles Adkins home in Tramsville with co host Mrs Franklin Weller assisting. A Buckeystown unit also notes a breakfast themed program featuring members in roles of Homemaker and Virginia Homemaker as part of a community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine Rasmers
Buckeystown
C. T. Brosius
Wm. H. Zimmerman
Annabelle Tellett
Charles Brosius
de Grange
L. E. Feaga
Rhodelia Zimmerman
Pleasant Grove Club
Pleasant Grove Homemakers ' Club
Charles Adkins
Tramsville
Franklin Weller
Adkins
Buckeystown Club
Buckeystown Homemakers Club
Harry Remsberg
Set Fires To Relieve Nervous Tension
A man from Charls Town West Virginia pleaded guilty in Hagerstown to five counts of malici ously setting fires on Sept 7 to relieve nervous tension. No one was hurt and damage was minor as firefighters battled blazes for three hours. Charles M Watson 30 was committed to Isil pending parole board investigation after stating he had set other fires but avoided harming people.
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Hagerstown
Board of Parole and
Charles M. Watson
Charls ‘Lown
W. Va
D. K. McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Parole and Probation Board
Hearing in equity court on mill of complaint continued
Hearings in equity court on a mill complaint by 16 Braddock Heights residents alleging undue noise and dust from a milk transportation company were continued from Friday to September 30 at 10 30 after all day sessions with witnesses testifying Friday.
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Equity Court
Braddock Heights
39,000 Fur Lung Cancer Study
In Baltimore on September 23 the University of Maryland medical school was awarded 9,000 by the Tobacco Industry Research Committee for studies on early lung changes. Dr Russell S. Fisher and two other legal medicine physicians lead efforts to map how aging chronic irritation, smoke, fumes, and cigarette use affect lungs. Twelve pathology groups nationwide participate as cigarette company funding supports the project. Most work will occur in the medical examiner's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
University of Maryland Medical School
Tobacco Industry Research Committee
Russell S. Fisher
Maryland
Legal Medicine Division
William V. Levitt, Jr
Paul F. Guerin
Fisher
Audie Murphy films lead at City Opera House and drive-ins
The schedule lists Audie Murphy’s To Hell and Back at the City Opera House in Cinemascope and color through Wednesday, with Jesse James Women and Down Three Dark Streets as a double feature. Nearby, Many Rivers To Cross stars Robert Taylor and Eleanor Parker at Braddock Drive-In Sunday to Monday, and Untamed with Tyrone Power and Susan Wayward plays Tuesday to Thursday. Sands of Iwo Jima and The Outlaw’s Daughter headline Hiway Drive-In, while Pomale on the Beach features Joan Crawford and Jeff Chandler Sunday to Wednesday. A Peopless Court dismissal frees Clyde M. Baker Jr. for speeding.
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Hell
Audie Murphy
City Opera House
Jesse James
Donald Berry
Peggie Castle
Broderick Crawford
Ruth Roman
Braddock Drive-In
Robert Taylor
Eleanor Parker
Tyrone Power
Susan Wayward
Iwo Jima
John Wayne
Bill Williams
Joan Crawford
Jeff Chandler
Hiway Drive-In
Man Crushed To Death On Route 8 Near Charleroi
W Floyd Berkey, 23, of Cumberland Maryland, died when he was crushed while working on a loading machine along Route 8 between Charleroi and Monessen.
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Charleroi, Pa
W. Floyd Berkey
Cumberland
Charleroi
Monessen
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Minnie Keller
Edgar A. Guest
Victor Cullen
E. E. Remsberg
Ned Zeiler
Earle Murlineaux
Geo. Hildebrand
C. E. Nichols
Mise Ella Krieg
Ella Fisher
J. C. White
Merryland Tract Club
Roy Magaha
Oscar Shafer
Bernard Burch
Rosemont
David Kuter
Victor Cullen Hospital
Edgar Virts
Thomas, Tucker
Town Titus
Virts Hartman
Burch
Harry Huffer
Farriers Hall
Ternoon
Salts
Boone
Woman's
THE
Frederick Theatre
Jack Palance
M-G-M
Glenn Ford
Ane Francis
Lous Calhern
Dusly
Kit Carson
Allan
Rocky
Robert Francis
Donna Reed
Tabor the Great
Charles Drake
Karin Booth
Young AT
Doris Say
Frank Sinatra
Walter Snow
Damascus
Rory Calhoun
Julie
Adams
Johnny Weissmuller
Jungle Jim
Jungle Moon
Men” Sun
Mon
Tues
Dean Martin
Virgin West
WEET
Taneytown
the Racers
Cinemadcope
Kirk Douglas
Alan Ladd
Eagles Club
Gene Frock
Texas
Jim’ Turfle
FORD
Thunderbird
MOYER
East Patrick St
Ae Audie Murphy
Ruth
Roman Y'Yeam
Downyean
James
Sam Mili
Opera
H. Reese Shoemaker
Peoples’ Court
Clyde M. Baker Jr
West South Street
Walkersville
Baker
Edwin F. Nikirk
Harry F. Vollmer
Western Maryland Trust Company
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Frederick — Jefferson
Spraground
Carty’s Sth
Carty
Ime
Tivoli
Jack* Webb
Pete Kelly
Pete
Kelly
Watten
Richard L Breen
Graeme Janet Leigh
Edmond O'Brien
Peggy Lee
Lee Marya
Ella Ftegerald
Martyt Ltd
Jack Wesb Rm
Cineesascope
Wanneecovon. Sr
Warmer Bros
Wis
Billy Graham
Rocky Marciano
Archie Moore
Amet
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