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Family grocery bill down slightly during March By LOUISE COOK Associated Press Writer The family grocery bill declined slightly during March, the first such drop in five months, an AP marketbasket survey shows. More items went up in price than went down. But sales on meat and eggs cut the dollar value of the marketbasket in nine of 13 cities checked, with an average decrease of 2.2 per cent. It' was the first month since October that market- basket declines outnumbered increases. THE AP PRICED 15 food and nonfood items in 13 cities on March 1, 1973, and has rechecked at the beginning of each succeeding month.

The latest check showed that 32.3 per cent of the items in the survey went up in price during March, 1974) 23.6 per cent decreased; 36.4 per cent were unchanged; and 7.7 per cent were unavailable on one of the two survey dates. The marketbasket decreases ranged from a fraction of a per cent in Albuquerque, N.M., to 4 per cent in Boston where the price of a pound of chopped chuck dropped from $1.49 to $1.09. The bill was up in four cities New York, Miami and Philadelphia with an average increase of 1.6 per cent. Prices in every city were higher at the beginning of April 1974 than they were on March 1, 1973. The marketbasket bill was up an average of 13.3 per cent over the 13-month period, with increases ranging from 6 per cent in Los Angeles to 25 per cent in Philadelphia.

Meat sales helped cut the bill. All-beef frankfurters, for example declined in 11 cities during March and stayed the same in two. The average decline was 9 per cent. The average price for a pound of allbeef franks on March 1,1973, was $1.09. On March 1,1974, the average price was $1.35 and on March 30,1974, it was $1.24.

Eggs decreased in 10 cities, down four or five cents to about 75 cents a dozen in most places. The price increase in two cities, New York and Detroit, and was unchanged in Philadelphia. CHOCOLATE chip cookies were up in 12 cities during March, rising an average of 5 per cent. They were unavailable in one city. The average price of a bag of cookies was 61 cents on March 1, 1973; 75 cents on March 1, 1974; and 79 cents on March, 30, 1974, for an over-all increase of 30 per cent.

Sugar was up at the retail as well as the wholesale level. A five-pound bag of granulated sugar that cost an average of 68 cents on March 1, 1973, cost $1.00 12 months later and was up to $1.17 in the latest survey, for an over-all increase of 72 per cent. Sugar went up in.all 13 cities during both February and March, with an average March increase of 17 per cent. The items on the AP checklist were: chopped chuck, pork chops, frozen orange juice, coffee, paper towels, butter, eggs, peanut butter, detergent, fabric softener, tomato sauce, chocolate chip cookies, milk, frankfurters and sugar. The cities covered by the survey were: Atlanta, Albuquerque, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Providence, R.I., Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Seattle.

'April packs in A packed house greeted the efforts of the cast of "April Foolies sponsored by the Tuslaw Booster Club Saturday night in the auditorium of Tuslaw High School. Proceeds will finance the many activities sponsored by the club throughout the school term AN ALUMNI band composed of former band members of the high school provided music. Masters of ceremonies were Mel Wacker and Butch Boekel. The Tuslaw Lions Club presented a humorous style show of women's fashions from past years. The "Terrific Twisters" consisted of a "beef trust" dance line which presented dance numbers and also sold candy in the aisles.

Instrumental and vocal music selections were presented by the "Tom the family of Tom Smith Sr. plus Del Maurer. Included among other acts were vocal music numbers by Joanne Schaer, Pat McMillen, Bill Paflas and the Gospelettes; comedy selection by Alice Lambert and Joyce Yerian; dance and specialty routines by Jackie Dale, Leanne Lambert and Lori Anderson and comedy ballet by Caroline Krug and Butch Boekel. $3,360 earned in Fairless walkathon Gasoline prices vary greatly By DAVE GOLDBERG Associated Press Writer The bad old days of gasoline shortages may be behind us, but American motorists may have tj get used to prices that are higher and fluctuate wildly from day to day and station to station. An Associated Press survey of gasoline prices around the country shows that the price of gas varies greatly, even within a city.

And many drivers may find that their favorite station may raise or lower prices by as much as a nickel regularly, depending on prices charged by major companies and their wholesalers. DESPITE VARIATIONS from state to state there were a number of trends that showd up in the survey. Among them: Americans are paying between 50 cents and 60 cents for their gas. But a number of stations primarily those franchised by Exxon and Mobil are selling regular for less than 50 cents. Most dealers think the prices of gas will continue to increase and level off this summer at between 70 and 80 cents.

Gas generally costs more in the New York, Philadelphia and Chicago areas. But gas is available at less than 50 cents a gallon in areas near Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta, and prices in most major cities are not significantly higher than in outlying areas. Independent dealers-, who were -underselling major companies a year must now buy more expensive Canadian crude oil and are often charging more. Prices in the survey ranged from a low of 41.9 cents a gallon for regular gas at a cut rate station outside Kansas City, Mo. and 44.4 for -regular at an Exxon station in Little Rock, Ark.

to a high of 67.4 at a Standard station outside Juneau, Alaska. THE FINALE consisted of a patriotic number featuring Bob Fox and daughter, Holly, and son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stover. Fox gave a reading while his family played "America, the Beautiful" on piano, flute and guitar.

An American flag was unfurled on stage and all participants and the audience joined in singing the patriotic number. Dave Goodell, Dale DeHoff and Doug Graber, Tuslaw students, served as stage hands. Among the activities which will benefit from the proceeds are: a scholarship fund, football and basketball films, three banquets for sports participants, extra supplies for athletic activities including football, basketball, wrestling, golf, baseball, track teams, girls' track and basketball, cheerleaders, extra dinners for athletic teams, orange drink for football and basketball teams, annual Halloween party for Tuslaw community, purchase of a weight machine and resurfacing of the baseball field. A total of $10,433.76 was donated by the booster club for the above mentioned activities and many small miscellaneous items during the 1972-73 school term. Gary Hutt, Fairless High School senior, was the first of 82 persons to complete a 20-mile walkathon Saturday as a fundraising project to finance a senior trip to Washington, D.C.

Total earnings for the day amounted to $3,360 double the amount raised last year Hutt brought in $121.60. BIGGEST MONEY winner was Cindy Hofsteter whose 20 miles netted $240. Second highest was Supt. J. Milton Cain who completed the 20 miles for a total of $200.

Karen Kenney came in third high with $154. Two members of the Fairless Board of Education and Beach City Mayor Dale Henderson each walked 10 miles. They earned as follows: Richard Cantleberry, $40; Wilbur Haas, $60; and Henderson, $25. Russell Downey was among adults completing the 20-mile hike. Youngest hiker was Willie Zurcher, 9, who walked two miles to earn a total of $6.

Two IS'avy men Chief Petty Officer Charles W. Larcarnp and Petty Officer Second Class Howard B. Engle each hiked the full 20 miles to bring in a combined total of $33. A total of 91 persons participated in the walkathon which was routed over country roads beginning and ending at Fairless High School. The amount earned Saturday together with proceeds from other projects will pay for more than half the cost of the Washington trip.

A total of 149 seniors accompanied by seven teachers and seven parents expect to leave from the high school Wednesday at 7 a.m. and return Saturday at 9 p.m. GARY HUTT Today's Pattern The group will travel in four buses chartered from Fidelity Motor Bus Lines, Inc. They will stay at the Key Bridge Marriott Inn in Washington. The students will receive an official welcome Wednesday evening from Congressman Ralph Regula of Navarre and Sen.

Howard Metzenbaum of Cleveland Besides visiting the government buildings and other places of interest, the group will attend the John Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday evening to see the musical "A Little Night Music," starring Jean Simmons and Margaret Hamilton. Violin concert scheduled Shirley Givens, a native of Louisville, will present a violin concert Saturday at 8:30 p.m. in the Cable Recital Hall in the Canton Cultural Center for the Arts. Miss Givens, daughter oi Mrs. Hilda Givens of Louisville and the late Maj.

Fred G. Givens, is married to concert cellist and conductor Harry WLmmer and they have a daughter, Tiana, 15, and a son, Kevin, 11, both of whom play the violin. MISS GIVENS began her violin studies in California at age and made her solo debut with the Canton Symphony Orchestra at age 11, playing the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto. She was then a student of Richard Oppenheim. She won seven National Federation of Music Clubs competitions and the Carroll Glenn Scholarship to the Brevard Music Festival.

Following her graduation from Louisville High School, she entered the Juiliard School of Music, where she studied violin on scholarship with Dorothy DeLay and Ivan Galamian. She has made over 300 solo concert appearances in recital and with symphony orchestras in the U. S. and has appeared in command performances with James Melton at the White House for former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

She was featured in Melton's "Words and Music" which appeared in theaters in Washington, D. Toronto, New Orleans, St. Louis, Buffalo, Pittsburgh and Montreal. The Evening Independent 7 April 2,1974 Speaking oi Your Lester Cofepign, M.D. My 40-year-old brother who seemed to be in perfect health, developed a little stroke.

How docs a little stroke differ from a big one? Mrs. K. R. I. Dear Mrs.

The term "little stroke" obviously was created to differentiate between it and a major stroke. All strokes mean that the blood supply to a particular part of the brain has been interfered with. Blood that contains oxygen is the lifeline of nourishment to the brain. Both large and small blood vessels carry this vital blood supply from the heart to various parts of the brain. When the blood circulation in the large arteries is affected by a clot or a hemmorrhage, major symptoms become obvious.

There may be an inability to speak or a paralysis of the arm or leg, depending on the specific part of the brain that is affected. With a little stroke that affects a small blood vessel, there may be symptoms that are so slight that they are not identified with the seriousness of a regular stroke. A sudden change of personality, for example, or a transient loss of memory or an alteration in social behavior may be the mild, temporary results of a small stroke. Very often, these symptoms are not called to the attention of the doctor and is consequently, the episode overlooked or forgotten. It is essential that the doctor know of these experiences so that he can record them in his patient's file.

It is the eventual hope that by recognizing and treating small strokes, their cause can be determined and larger strokes subsequently avoided. I have been told that I have Lichen Planus. I have been reassured that this condition of my mouth is not serious, but I would like your added assurance. MissD.J.,Va. Dear Miss Young adults are the most frequent candidates for this condition.

It usually is observed after some debilitating illness or after some emotional upheaval. There are a number of forms of this condition which produce changes in the mucous membrane of the mouth. The exact cause is not clearly understood. As always, when the cause is not clear, a virus is suspected. However, this is not definitely known.

The most important thing for you to know is that these patches on the inside lining of the cheek are not cancerous. A term "pre-cancerous" is too often used indiscriminately and causes far more emotional distress than the disease itself. Want ads the little fellows with the BIG pulling power. Pare cucumbers and slice fairly thick; boil, covered, in boiling salted water until 10 minutes. Drain and add butter.

Serve with meat, poultry or fish. You'll need two medium-size cucumbers for four servings. Mrs. Ehmer on dean's list Mrs. Randall Ehmer of Bowling Green, the former Laurel Greece of Navarre, was named to the Bowling Green State University's winter quarter dean's list with a 4.0 grade-point average.

Mrs. Ehmer is a senior majoring in early childhood development and in clothing design. She is a 1971 Fairless High School graduate. Long initiated Richard S. Long, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Long, of 1944 Southway st SW, a graduate of Perry High School and a freshman at Heidelberg College, Tiffin, was recently initiated into Alpha Phi Tau, one of Heidelberg's four campus men's societies. Formal initiation ceremonies followed more than a month of pledging activities. A dress for all seasons and fabrics from stubbed linens to geometric print knits to resort- cool blends! Zip it up now for spring-summer doings! Printed pattern 9059: Misses' sizes 6, 10,12,14,16,18. Size 12 (bust 34) takes yards 60- inch fabric.

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Instant Sewing Book $1.00. SHE HAS appeared as a soloist on national CBS and ABC television network shows and as a guest on the Arthur Godfrey, Martha Raye," "Talent Scouts" and "Chance of a Lifetime" shows Miss Givens is author, composer and illustrator of special instructional violin material and gives master classes and videotape instruction to teachers and students. She is on the faculty of the Juiliard School of Music, the Mannes College of Music, the Aspen (Colo.) Music School and is an affiliate artist teacher at the New York State University School of the Arts at Purchase. Pianist Samuel Sanders will accompany Miss Givens. Tickets are on sale at the Cultural Center box office.

Cable Recital Hall series coupons will be accepted. Kent State was noted as a fourth quarter team in 1973. During the fourth stanza, coach Don James' Flashes put 106 points on the Scoreboard. Wednesday is Family Night SPAGHETTI MEATBALLS Includes: Salad Bar, Bread, Butter. ADULTS .1.95 CHILDREN 1.50 LINCOLN WAY WEST 832-0154 CHICK'S DRIVE-INN NOW OPEN MASSILLON People are Proud To Be -wriith 2 FAMOUS FOODS 5 SANDERS CO FISH SPECTACULAR COMPLETE DINNER FISH ONLY Kendall Room ALL TAKE HOME STORES CANTON AND NORM CANTON AND KENDALL HOUSE MASS The Towpath Lounge Restaurant 1 '-V-.

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