REPORTERS NOTEBOOK (Gettysburg Times - 072608): "Gas & Rent"

As I was pumping gas Thursday morning at the Arendtsville Getty-Mart, two older gentlemen — both are seniors, and long-time Biglerville Canner fans — were chatting about the rising costs of energy.
Gas was $3.89 a gallon for unleaded regular.
“Look at that brick house down there,” one of the chaps said, pointing at a house situated along Main Street.
The tale continued: “Back in the 1950s, I rented an apartment in that building for $35 a month.”
You’re kidding.
“I just paid $40 for gas, and it didn't even get me a full tank,” he laughed.
Funny, but true.
~ Scot Andrew Pitzer