The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-29
EVANSVILLE

Mlcnael, son OF MI. anu MIS-. lain
Michael, both of Mt Zion, were quiet
ly married at the Methodist parson-
age, Grantsville, Wednesday, April
21st, by the pastor, Rev. L. G. Robin
son. h.:
A very interesting Parent
meeting was held Wednesday evening
at the high school. Prof. Spitznas,
principal of Beall High school, Frost
burg, spoke and Mr.. Bond, of Frost
burg, gave an excellent reading. Tea
was served at the close of the meet
ing.
Mrs. Ida Lee, of Mt. Lake Park,
and Mrs. W. F. Fisher, of Baltimore,
are spending several days with the
formers brother and the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Engle.
John Jenkins, of Cleveland, Ohio,
spent the weekend here. His mother,
Mrs. Mary Jenkins, will return with
him to make her home in Cleveland.
J. D. Blackwell, of Baltimore, State
director of vocational education, and
Prof. H. F. Cotterman, teacher of
vocational education at Maryland
University, were visitors at the High
school recently.
Miss Esther Zehner spent the week
end with her brother in Pittsburgh.
/ Miss Christina Winterberg attended
the wedding of her niece, Miss Ida
Winterberg, Tuesday evening, at her
home in Cumberland.
/ Charles Frost, Shade Mills, spent
several days with his sister, Mrs.
Marian Broadwater.
Mrs. Susan burst is the guest of
Mrs. Lille Younkin.
The Woman's Community Club
meeting will be held at the high
school, Wednesday evening, May 5,
at 1880 o'clock. The election of Of
ficers will take place. "The Well
Dressed Woman" selection of mater
ial, color and suitability will be dis
cussed by Miss Lola Belle Green,
county demonstrator.
There will be social at the Turner
school Friday night, April 30. Miss
Alverta Miller, principal, will have
plenty of good things to sell and a
good time for every one.
The financial statement of the
town of Grantsville, for the year end
ing April 18th, 1926, shows receipts
as follows: Balance, April 10, 1925,
S1073.02; taxes collected, $624.45;
county levy, $4,000; intangible as
sets tax, S105.93; money borrowed,
100000; interest on bank balances,
S22.46; license fees collected, $500;
sale of materials, S150; total $780,
So.
Disbursements, Electric Ii g h t.,
S1S8.16; town reservoir, S1364.21;
garbage disposal, $3.50; election ex-
penses, $500; printing, stationery
and stamps, S18.85; road repairs and
opening bitches, SOTO; fuel and
cleaning municipal building, S4.98;
street lamps, S11.80; repairing fire
pumps, S22.19; loan paid and interest,
S304.50; insurance premium, munich
pal building, $3.50; salary of mayor,
$4,000; councilmen, $1,000; secretary,
$500; total, s2105.39. Balance on
hand April IL, 1926, S284.97.
The town reservoir was built and
paid without any extra tax levy
from the citizens. The balance Of
S284.97 is very good showing for
the Mayor and Council, for the past
year.
The citizens of the town and near
by community also paid nearly $500
towards the community fire truck in
Meyersdale, sponsored by the Mayor,
Mr.. Stanton, who faithfully worked
for both the reservoir and the fire
truck for the protection of the town.
The Methodist Ladies' Aid Society
was delightfully."- entertained by Mrs.
Lille Younkin Saturday afternoon.
There was a large attendance with
several visitors. A delicious two
course luncheon was served.
c. c. Nathan, who has spent the
past four months in Baltimore, has
returned home for a short visit with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
| Nathan.
Miss Lena Slocum has been called
to her home at New Church, Va, by
the serious illness of her mother.
VIM. R. Offutt, of Oakland, Md,
gave splendid address to the high
school students Friday afternoon on
the Constitution and Amendments of
the, United States Government. This
is the first of series of addresses
which will be delivered by other at
torneys during the school year.
Miss Helen Stanton, who had been
home several weeks, has returned to
her position in Johnstown, Pa.
Mrs. William Nelson, of Hartford,
Conn.,, arrived Saturday to spend
some time with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Engle.
Miss Sara Dillon, of Frostburg,
| spent the weekend with Miss Alverta