Almanack sales rival Farmers' Almanac in area reach
J Gruber Almanack Company reports sales over 200000 and notes it ranks second only to the Farmers' Almanac in publication years and circulation. Published in Hagerstown by Hagerstown Bookbinding, it remains a local institution with most sales in Maryland and Pennsylvania and DC. Deer hunters report a growing county population with plentiful rabbits and few quail. Maryland health officials advise Christmas tree safety while planning and population data show nonwhite shares steady, Baltimore City dominating state nonwhite population. Coffee prices rise as Brazilian grades advance. cucumbers and sour cream costs climb due to Florida frosts. production and promotions at Masanutten Academy noted.
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J. Gruber Almanack Company
Florida
Boyce
Mascenation Military
Academy
Woodstock
Raymond L. Boyce
Williamsport
Masanutten
Hyde favors federalized park plans for canal development
Rep Dew Wilt Hyde told Frederick Signal Club that the C and O Canal would be developed by the Interior Department without Maryland losing rights. He said the government already owns the canal and the Potomac remains under Army Engineers jurisdiction for building changes. He noted no road is planned along the Potomac except from Paw Paw to Woodmont, aimed at boosting tourism.
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Dew Wilt
Hyde
Frederick Signsl Club
C & O Canal
Department of the Interior
United States
Hydeaid
Canal
Potomac
Paw Paw
Woodmont Club
Navy to train 500 officers in science for 1958 entry
Secretary Gates announced a program to enroll five hundred Navy and Marine Corps officers in civilian higher education for a four year Bachelor of Science degree starting with the 1958 school year. Selection relies on intelligence and aptitude with summer rotations at Navy laboratories. Enlisted men will receive pay and allowances while studying and must complete active duty equal to the education time.
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Washington County
Noti
Lon
Hagerstown
Gerstown
Robert Snavely
Cation
Greencastle
Alba Mfg. Corp
Franklin
New York City
Kurt Pryzma
Tammany Lane
Playground Association
Essembly
First National Bank
Robert Thomas
G. A
Lowell
Sheriff urges motorists to check car lights before driving
Chief Deputy Charlson warns many drivers risk night visibility with a single headlight or taillight. He notes officers can’t easily stop motorists head-on for faulty lights. With longer nights and bad weather, a lone light is a danger. deputies urge drivers to check lights when buying gas.
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Sheriff’s
Roger Charlson
AML
Charlton
Junior Civitan Club Tours Goodwill Factory
The Junior Civitan met Thursday evening at Goodwill Industries to discuss possible projects. After touring the factory with director Harvey Kettering, they planned continued collaboration with Goodwill and set an event at 4 30 pm to collect funds and sell fruit cake proceeds likely for a scholarship at North and South Hagerstown High Schools.
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Civitan
North
South Hagerstown High School
Richard Yoatch
Junior C Vitans
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