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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-12-19
BOOTLEGGING CHRISTMAS
TREES

1t would appear that Russians of
the old-fashioned type will this year
have to purchase their Christmas
trees from lawless bootleggers and
shut their windows tight before they
venture to light candles attached to
the branches. A cable from Moscow
dated December 10 states thaMhe So
Wet authorities have issued orders
prohibiting stores from selling Christ
mas trees or toys and from displaying
Yuletide articles in show windows,
that persons cutting or selling Christ
mas trees will be prosecuted, and that
the police have been ordered to arrest
any one found bringing them into the
city. Moreover, all the employed will
be expected to work the usual hours
on Christmas Day. In furtherance of
the governments anti-religious policy
bells have already been removed from
many churches to be melted down for
industrial purposes. Nevertheless the
church authorities have dared to call
on the people to observe Christmas
Day as of old. So there will be boot
legged" Christmas trees and much
strife, possibly even inside the houses
of worship
The Soviet authorities who appear
to regard themselves as benignant as
well as all-wise, plan to bless the chill
dren on Christmas Day with "anti-re-
ligious movies and concerts. The lat
ter will be serviceable in their way,
for Russian music of the higher type
is in the worlds front rank, but we
may be sure that normal boys and
girls would greatly prefer the old
time Christmas festivities. AS for the
''anti-religious movies" the church
people of Russia doubtless have good
reason to expect them to be appalling
ly blasphemous.
What will the people of Russia be
like thirty-odd years hence, now that
the rising generation is being con-
verted into Goddess and perhaps
heartless little intellectual machines :?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-12-19
Parent Teachers Meet

The parents and teachers of the
Oakland Grammar school held a
meeting in the school building on
Thursday evening, December 5, with
Walter W. Dawson in charge. He
read an interesting article entitled,
"What the PIT. A. means to me-"
A reading by Mrs. Paul Naylor and
songs by Reeves Blandford, with
Bill Gibson at the piano, were much
enjoyed by those present. Several
lively discussions and renditions of
Bills" songs by the association made
the meeting the most interesting one
ever held, those present stated.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-12-19
Oakland High School Notes

The Home Economies class will
pack Christmas boxes for several
families in this vicinity. The boxes
will hold candy and other things that
the class makes in cooking lessons.
Also four girls of the class will take
charge of the Hot Lunch this week.
This lunch will continue after the
Christmas holidays if it is a success
this week.
The Basketball game between Oak
land and Terra Alta will be played at
Terra Alta on December 20.
Miss Broadwater and Miss Kochen-
derfer are presenting an operetta at
the O. H. S. Auditorium on Thursday,
December 49, The name is "The
Magi's Gift" and the characters are
as follows:
The Waterman, Lewis Wildman;
Mary, Gay Hamill; Ann, Virginia
Gilbert; Margaret, Elizabeth Gibson;
Harold Carroll Casteel; Elisabeth,
Geraldine Nordeck; LON, Richard
Roy; Dame, Louise Casteel; Moreley
Charles Dodge; Sir Arthur, Elvin
Imam; carol singers.
The O. H. S. Boys Agriculture club
and class have moved their class
room to the old Maffett house as their
regular classroom is under construc-
ton.
The teachers who are going away
for the Christmas holidays are as
follows: Miss Conley, Boston, Mass;
Miss Engle, Grantsville; Miss Koch
enderfer, Elkins, w. Va; Miss Kraft
Baltimore, Md; Miss Fernald, Phila-
delphia; Miss Broadwater, Grants
vile; Mr.. Speicher, Accident; Mr.
HENDERSON, Friendsville; Mr.. Smith
New York City; Mr.. Jenkins, West
minister
The 0. H. S. extends its heartiest
wishes to her patrons and boosters
for a very Merry Christmas and q
Happy New Year.
JACQUELINE LOCKYER,
BERNARD GONDER, JR.
School Reporters
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-12-19
School Children Entertain

A Christmas entertainment was
held at the Oakland Grammar school
on Tuesday, December II, under the
direction of Miss Viola Broadwater,
music instructor.
Christmas Carols were sung and
each grade took part in dramatiza-
ton, calisthenics, health play, toy
symphony orchestra, etc.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-12-19
Card of Thanks.

We desire in this manner to ex-
press our sincere thanks and ap-
probation to the epople for their
kindness and sympathy extended dur
ing the illness and after the death of
our father, the late David w. Fraker.
We also desire to thank those who
sent floral tributes.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. FRAZER.
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-12-19
A Crellin Bows Wants.

Crellin, Dec. 16, 1929.
Dear Santa Claus:-I am a little
boy five years old. live in Crellin.
Please bring me wagon and tractor
for Christmas. Don't forget my little
sisters and my baby brother and dad
and mother. Lovingly yours,
VERYL E. WIENER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-12-19

Nine of the fifteen former officers
and employees of the Union Industrial
Bank, of Flint, Mich, plead guilty in
the Circuit Court there Tuesday to
the theft of over three and half
million dollars.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-12-19

While a woman slept, between
trains, in ladies room in the rail
way station in Birmingham, Ala,
some one stole her hat and shoes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-12-19
An Order That Sbould Re Filled

Oakland, Dec. 10, 1923.
Dear Santa:-I am six years old.
l should like these things for Christ
mas: A car, a sled, a horn, lunch
pail a tooth brush, pencil box and
some candy.
Your little friend,
MERLIN GNEGY.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-12-19
A Monkey!

Oakland, Dec. 10, 1929.
Dear Santa-I am years old.
Please bring me a monkey, car, an
airplane, some blocks, some candy and
some nuts. Your friend,
DAREL GNEGY.
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LETTERS TO SANTA
Clifton's Desire Is Easily Satisfied

IIIItOn Desire IS Easily SATISFIED
Oakland, Dec. 10, 1929.
Dear Santa:-I am in the Sd grade
| have been a good boy. want a sled
for Christmas if you can bring me
one. / like to go to school. l like
my teacher very WE'LL
Good bye. Your friend,
CLIFTON BACHTEL.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-12-19
OUR "TALKIES" ABROAD.

Some Americans who at first de
clared that they "loathed" the talk
les" because of the harsh and me-
chanical sound and sameness of the
voices speaking from the film, have
since been heard to admit that there
has been improvement. But, while the
American public may become in a
measure reconciled to the new inven-
ton, foreign audiences can not reas-
onably be expected to accept our eX-
ported "talkies" without increasing
and violent protest, says the Cumber
land Times in a recent issue. An
American "talkie" recently caused a
riot in a Paris theatre, although a
novelty to attract the curious in a
country where no talking films are
made.
The reason for such violent protest
is simple. An exported silent film can
be successfully produced anywhere in
the world merely by translating the
American titles" into the native
language, but to make "talkie" in
telligible it would be necessary to do
the whole thing over new for every
foreign country in which it is eXhib-
obviously too large an order to
be seriously considered. Foreign audi
tors naturally resent a screen drama
which talks" all through in English
or Omitted States, neither of which
they can understand And as STARS"
at Hollywood hailing from Ohio or
Oklahoma can not do their business
over again in French, German, Italian
and Spanish, it looks as if "talkies"
will have to be kept permanently at
home and the production of silent
films continued for the foreign trade.
| ----
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Wolf, of Oak
land, announce the marriage of their
daughter, Mildred, to S. l.. Colona,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. W. Colona,
Pocomoke City, Md, on Octaber 25,
at Wilmington, Del. Rev. Horace C.
Broughton, pastor of the Delaware
Avenue Baptist church, performed
the ceremony. They will reside in
Pocomoke City, where Mr.. Colona is
in business.
The tax reduction bill, applicable
to the year 1880, slashing 100 mil
lion dollars from the Federal Income
Tax, has been passed by both Houses
Of Congress and signed by the Presi-
| dent.
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The tax reduction bill, applicable
to the year 1880, slashing 100 mil
lion dollars from the Federal Income
Tax, has been passed by both Houses
Of Congress and signed by the Presi-
dent,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-08
REAPPEARANCE DATED
FOR CAPPELLA CHORUS

Auditorium of First Congregational
Church Scene of Entertainment
Evening of February 90.
The Cappella Chorus, directed by
Ruby Smith Stahl, will reappear the
evening of February IS in the audito-
rum of the First Congregational
Church.
This is one of the few bodies of sing
ers in Washington to undertake this
type of singing, which has become IA
miliar to the public through the visits
of the st. Olaf and Westminster choirs.
1t numbers IS voices, men and women.
1t has sung several times at the White
House at the invitation of President
and Mrs. Coolidge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-08
GRAVE TO BE VISITED.
Henry Lansburgh to Be Honored
in Program Sunday.

The Henry-Stanley Masonic Club of
Lansburgh & Bro. will make its annual
pilgrimage to the grave of Henry Lans-
burgh, in Rock Greek Cemetery Sun
day morning, at 10 o'clock. All friends
are invited.
The club was organized two years ago
as memorial to Henry and Stanley
LanSburgh, two deceased Masonic men,
bers Of the firm. BY charitable work
the club strives to perpetuate the ideals
Of these two men.
After short addresses of tribute Sum
day by President Thomas II. Mullenberg
Past Presidents Frank F. Major and
Marx K. Kahn, and musical selections
by Miss Isabelle Allen, Miss Dorothy
Burton, Mrs. Gertrude Smith and Mrs
Helen Mullenberg, a wreath will be
placed upon the grave of Call Me
Henry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-08

after which they visited in turn the
Health School, Thirteenth and Allison
streets, and the Child Research Center,
at 1925 Columbia road.
The visitors were accompanied on
their tour today by Robert L. Haycock,
assistant superintendent in charge. of
elementary schools, who met them at
the Hamilton Hotel before beginning
the days calls. Members of the South
American party previously had spent
several hours inspecting the Mckinley
High School, Second and T streets
northeast, in company with Stephen e.
Kramer, first assistant superintendent
in charge of senior high schools and
cadet affairs.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-11-01
J. \. YDUNGOuIST
 NAMED BY HOOVER W|LLEBRANDT JOB
HAS SERVED SEVERAL TERMS AS ATTORNEY GENERAL IN
 HOME STATE

WASHINGTON, Nov, 1, (RD-G. A. Youngouist, attorney general of Minnesota, was selected by Presi- dent Hoover to succeed Mrs. Vile brandt as assistant attorney gener- forcement.
 aI in charge of the prohibition en-
 Youngquist was born II Sweden, his home is now in Crookston Minn. He is now in Washington and will take office in the near future.
 The nomination is expected to be transmitted to the senate this week. The Minnesotan has served several terms as attorney general his state and before that time was assistant and close friend of Andrew Volstead, and S. B. Kvale in charge of prohibition in the north west district.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-11-01
REACHES
 SOVIET COLONY

NOME, Oct, 31, P)-A special wire from Olaf Swenson, agent of the Swenson Trading Co.,, aboard the Nanuk, which is frozen in an Arctic ice pack near North Cape, stating, "The Soviet ice-breaker Litke, Captain DubletSky, will leave Vladivostok November 1 for Provi dence Bay, along the Siberian coast, with two airplanes. They will transport the 32 passengers from the Soviet steamer Stavopool, now ice bound at Cape North.
 Sixteen of the passengers are members of scientific expedition who spent the past year in the Kol- yma river district. The ice-breaker Litke, Oh August 28, landed supplies for the Soviet colony of Wrangell Island"
Seward daily gateway., 1929-11-01
SENT n
 JAIL FOR REFUSING
 SOURCE INFORMATION

WASHINGTON, Nov, 1, R)- Three reporters, Gorham Hend-. ricks, Linton Burkett and ,fack Nebin, of the Washingteo Times who were sent to i.ou for oo,, tempt of court an " 1on f,- 44. a4ter they had re-
 .sed to give. information to the grand jury as requested, were released under bonds of $500 on habeas corpus proceedings.
 This course was taken when Justice Gordon decIlned to re- consider his refusal for the re- lease of the trio on the bond pending during appeal from his decision.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-11-01
GERMANY REGA|Ns PIE WAR STANDING
 As TOURIST HAVEN

BERLIN, Nov. I, tP)-Ten years after Versailles, Germany has won back it's place in the sun as haven for tourists. Nearly 50,00O foreign CTS steamed down Unterden Linden this year, and in this almost un- precedented flood, Americans held first place.
 The 5000 or more Americans who visited the Heich this summer con- stituted a 12 percent increase over last year, and nearly IS percent of all foreign callers. In centers such las Heidelberg and watering places like Baden-Baden or WieSbaden, this proportion scared much higher and at the height of the summer season, more than 50 percent of all tourists were Americans.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-11-01
THEATER NAN MAS PREPARED TD FLEE
 COUNTRY. STATED
MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL WILL POSTPONE SENTENCE. AC-
 CORDING ATTORNEY

LOS ANGELES, Nov, I, lP)-Dis- triot attorney Fitts said that inves- tigatorS had discovered before the close of the Pantages trial that Pantages had prepared an air plane at San Diego for a flight from the country.
 Fitts said his office would re- fuse and oppose any attempts q the defense attorneys to ob- ain the release of Pantages from .ail.
 Jerry Geisler, Pantagess attor- ley, said they will not request the release of his client tomor- row when he appears for sent ence but said motion for a new trial has been filed which would automatically postpone sentence.
 Garland Biffle plead not guilty to perjury charoo~ ~' was set for A-+4se ana his trial November 26.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-11-01
GORST AR FERRY
 PLuIVGES INTO BAY
 TWO GO n DEATH
PUFF BLACK SMOKE SEEN TO ENVELOP PLANE; BELIEVE
 EXPLOSION OCCURRED

SEATTLE, Nov, i, (Py-Plunging into Puget Sound off Manett Point soon after taking-of from Bremen ton to Seattle, the Gorst Air Ferry plane, carrying Pilot Albert Van Vleet, 25 and Mechanic Don Mon roe, B, to their deaths.
 Tugs rushed to the scene and brought up the plane Van Vleet's body and head were crushed No trace was found of Monroe. There were no passengers aboard.
 A puff of black smoke was seen to envelop the plane just before it struck the water which led to the belief that an explosion may have occurred and damaged the motor.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-11-01
FUNDS
 PLEDGED FARMERS
 BY THE GOVERNMENT

CHICAGO, Nov 1, P)-Unlimit- ed government funds were pledged American farmers for the purpose of stabinzing tottering wheat prices when the federal farm beard an the immediate loan of $100, ,000, ,OO0 to the newly organized Farmers National Grain Corp.
 The board promised more money would be available when needed even if congress had to be asked to increase it's OO,OOO,O0O relief fund.
 Prevailing wheat prices are too low Alexander Legge, chairman of the board declared in explaining that he thought the sharp drop in prices last week was unwarranted.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-11-01
CONDITIONS DEPRESSED
 THRU0UT TIE NATION

SEATTLE, Nov, l, Especial to the Gateway y)-The recent heavy declines on the New York stock market has depressed businesss conditions throughout the coun- try and consequently the fur market very much unsettled at present and should anticipate declines fully 20 percent on all items. Further information on the fur market will be forwarded as soon as the market becomes
Seward daily gateway., 1929-11-01
FALL SENTENCED ONE YEAR PRISON
 FINED S10O,00O
IF FALL HAD BEEN IN GOOD HEALTH WOULD HAVE
 BEEN SOAKED
WASHINGTON, Nov., |, R)-

WASHINGTON, Nov, 1, P) Fall, who was convicted of re- ceiving $1O0,OOO as bribe was sentenced to one year in jail and fined $1O0,0OO after a mo- tion for a new trial had been de- nied by Justice Hitz, of the Dis trict of Columbia Supreme Court.
 Fall was found guilty last week of recieving a bribe from Doheny, the oil operator, was granted a bond pending the ap- peal. ---N--
 Under the law a maximum sentence could be given the for mer cabine mber and three times the amount he received or $30OOO0 and a three-year fed- eral sentence.
 The defense attorney made 9 brief formal motion at the open ing of court proceedings which were over in a few niaaI es. Hitz said that had Fall been in good physical condition he would have imposed full sentence but in view of his poor health he would suspend such action if +bis sentence takes effect at once.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-11-01
PLANES STORM-BOUND
DENVER. Nov

DENVER, Nov l, (P)- Snow storms which swept into the Rocky Mountain region on the heels of gale, held storm bound the West ern Air Express planes which were to have taken off to aid in the search for the missing Western Air Transport plane which is believed ito be down in western New Mexico Tor eastern Arizona.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-11-01
NEW LEADERS TAKE
 CHARGE OYER RANKS

WASHINGTON, Nov, I, R)- New leaders are in command for both republican and democratic sides
 Senator Jones of Washington took over the helm for Republican Senator Watson who has temporar- fly relinquished to take a rest. Sen ator Walsh of Montana stepped into the place of Senator Robinson who is away arranging affairs be- fore leaving for the London Naval Conference.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-11-01
NOBLE PRIZE |S
 AWARDED DOCTORS

STOCKHOLM, Nov, 1, (P)-The Noble prize in medicine for 1929 has been divided between Dr. Fred rick Gowland Hopkins, professor of biochemistry at the University of Cambridge, Eng, and Dr. c. Elk
 mann, professor at the University of Utrecht, Holland, the Caroline Institute of Stockholm announced
Seward daily gateway., 1929-11-01
RATIFY TREATY

BUENOs AIRES, Nov 1, (P- After three weeks bitter debate the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies ratified a treaty with Paraguay whereby Brazil recognizes Para guayan title to the territory on the
 west bank of the Paraguayan riv-
Seward daily gateway., 1929-11-01

NEW YORK, Nov. l, (P)-Joe Jacobs, manager of Max Schmeling, sailed for Germany to broach the boxer about two propositions for fights one of which will net him S25OOOO.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-11-01

It is reported that Jin1 Murray, Cache Creek operator, cleaned up $3O,OOO during the past season.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-11-01

Over in the Banana Belt, Anch- orage, the boys are still playing outdoor golf.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-10
LOSS Sl0O,0O0 IN
 HARTFORD BLAZE
Five Story Building Badly Dam-
 aged in Night Fire

Hartford, Dec. 10 OP) - A three-alarm fire in the business sec ton here during the night swept a five story building at the intersec- tlon of Union place and Allyn street and damaged adjacent structures.
 Damage was estimated by Fire Chief John r. Moran at s100,000 after 13 companies of tiremen had brought the flames under control early this morning.
 Fire officials Investigating the blaze believe it originated in the elevator shaft of the building. EX- plosion of several hundred gallons of gasoline in the Carlng Machine and Tool Plant endangered the lives of fire lighters and spread the flames.
 Fireman Harry Mataroso was slightly hurt by falling debris.
 Harry Chesky is owner of the Union Block, the principal struc- turc affected. His son. William, said the loss was only partially covered hy insurance. William Chosky valued the building at S250,o00.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-10
New Britain Ready to Aid

Engine Go. 2 of the fire depart lncnt stood by" awaiting orders to go 10 the assistanc" Of the Hartford fire department last night when the blaze at Union place and Allyn street was raging. After the third alarm had been sent in. calling out most of IEartford's apparatus. word was sent 10 this city that aid would probably be needed. The company housed in Station 5 was named to make the trip in the event a call was received. this being a five man company with q large capacity pump. Lieut.. John Iinneran. who was off duty, was called to be in readiness to organize and direct a company to f)l in at Station with the spare apparatus.
 Hundreds Of New Britain resi- dents watched the fire from all pos sible vantage spots and scores rush cd to Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-10
STERLING ABOVE PAR

London. Dec. 10 LP) - Improve ment in pound sterling exchange on New York to SASS 7-l6 was the feature today of foreign exchanges. Experts said at this level gold im- ports become profitable and they an- ticipateed early shipments of gold from New York to London.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-10
ONE ARMED HUNTER SUCCEEDS

Otis, Mass, Dec. 10 tPl-A one armed hunter of Lee is one of the successful deer hunters to report q kill. Charles F. Sparks of Lee yes terday baggcd large doe in the woods near this town. Another un- usual report was that of Lawrence Stone, 73 year old Washington nim-
New Britain herald., 1929-12-10
49S 5l9 4S2-1499
Watts

Fancy Work Sale, Thursday after noon and evening. Dec. r. Maude Ryder Farrar, IS Maple street Plainville. Ct.-advt.
 Room to Rent-One room, steam heat, bath, meals-for gentleman or business couple-"Old Milestone" |" farninctOn Ave, Plainvillc. Phone 333-5.-1dNt.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-10

Antique gold and bronze are the finishes of the metal bases. the shades are of parchment. Reg. $7,00 lamps.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-10
TROLLEY VICTIM DEAD

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 10 P) --- Mrs. Mary Phillips, GO, whose right foot was severed at the ankle last night when she fell and slipped un- der the wheels of trolley car while running to board the car, died this morning in Wesson hospital. She succumbed shortly after her leg had been amputated above the knee
New Britain herald., 1929-12-10

Handsome standards of quality hrdss plated in a variety of styles foc selec- ton. Bridge lamps have adjustable arm, ami floor lamps has two lights with pull chain socket.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-10
NOTED MUSICIAN ARRIVES

Naples. Dec. 10 (P)-Artlro Tos- canini. noted Italian conductor, rr rived here today from the United States aboard the steamship Angus tus. He will spend a few days q, | Sorrento.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-10
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1O

rod, who brought down a doe in BeCkct.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-10

Quaint lamps with standards of polished steel or antique gold finish. Complete with parchment shades printed with rustic scenes. leg. S15 values.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-10

Polished steel standard with adjustable twin lamps, can be raised or lowered. Complete with parchment shades. Beg. S1.5O. Unusual gift su9- Gestion.