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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-03
MANY STREETS IMPROVED
LAST YEAR BY COUNCIL
Resume of Accomplishments of
City Government Taken From
Files of The Republican

The permanent improvement of a
number of Oakland's streets, erection
of three traffic signals at dangerous
corners, the passage of an ordinance
prohibiting the solicitation Of people
desiring to obtain marriage licenses
here, and a general interest in other
| civic improvements, are only a few of
the accomplishments of the Mayor
and Town Council of Oakland during
the past year, a search of The Repub-
lican files reveals. The most impor-
tant street improvement was made on
Alder street between third and fourth
streets, which had long been an eye
sore to the town.
Including this years repairs, rs per
cent of the towns streets are now
permanently built, and it is the hope
of the present administration that in
a few more years every street will be
permanently constructed. The first
permanent street was built 27 years
ago.
Electric Signals Erected
Three electric traffic signals were
erected by the Town council during
the year, all Of them at dangerous
corners and way was provided during
cleanup week for citizens to get rid
of all trash at the city's expense,
All of the streets already improved
were resurfaced and oiled during the
spring of the year. Other improve
ments were made on Pennington be-
tween First and Second, Third street
from railroad bridge to Little Yough-
iogheny river bridge, Center street,
leading up to and fronting the local
creamery, Liberty street from First
street to edge of town, and the street
at East Oakland was we'll cindered.
Curbstones along the main streets CT
town were repaired and replaced, and
many other minor repairs made thru
! out the entire city.
Oakland Established in 1861.
Oakland, established 1861, with a
population of 100, has grown consist
emily during the past ten years and
now has a population of approximate
ly 1000, all modern convenienceS, am
pie fire protection, splendid water and
sewage system, electric and gas SER
vice, bus line and railroad facilities,
and excellent educational institutions
with a growing enrolment.
The growth OF Oakland might be
illustrated with a few figures. In
1917 the receipts from water accounts
was S3,439.83. In 1927 they were
$1O,678.54. In 1917 tax receipts were
$5,S19.55 and in 1927 they amounted
to SIS, 10000. The assessment basis
on March l, 1917 was $1,077,967, and
on March 1, 1923 this had increased
to S1,687,884. The town assets were
valued at $54,25399 on March l, 1917
and at the same time in 1928 they
were valued at $132,721.64.
Lawrence Fraley is mayor at pres
ent and the following make up the
Council: Delbert Davis, president; J.
w. Whorton, Grover Stemple, Ralph
Thayer, Samuel Aronhalt, and Jesse
Ashby; A. G. Ross, city clerk; w. R.
Otfutt, city attorney; James 0. Hine-
baugh, tax collector; and E. l. West,
police magistrate. They all predict
greater improvements in 1929.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-03

Mr.. Peter P. Gortner, father of
County Commissioner Harvey Gort-
ner, was stricken with paralysis on
Monday afternoon when engaged in
doing some work at his barn near
Gortner. His entire right side is in
volved and his condition this morning
is such as to cause grave concern to
his family and friends.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-03

Miss Janet Tower returned from
Cumberland Friday where she had
gone to attend the Lafayette dance.
She was accompanied home by Miss
Elizabeth Baird, Mr.. Paul Dubbs and
Mr.. John Wentz.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-03
1896 MARRIAGE LICENSES WERE ISSUED LAST YEAR
BY LOCAL OFFICIALS; NUMBER LESS THAN in 1927

missed last years figures by one. June
and August were the biggest months
of the year when 149 and 148 permits
were issued.
Following is a table showing the
number issued each month during
1909.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-03
OIdl 1Aou
Average Over 1000 a Year.

Average Over 1000 Year.
During the past ten years 10,9S8
marriage permits have been issued
from the clerks office. The records
Continued on Page Eight
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-03
Officers of the Department.

officers of the department, who
were elected at the last meeting of
the organization, are: Fred. Peddi-
cord, president; Alva Gortner, vice.
president; H. P. Stuck, secretary; W.
w. Dawson, treasurer; George Kerins,
chief; Emroy Bolden, assistant chief;
Grover Stemple and Milton Sincell,
captains.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
H077E DAME STAR ID VISIT VEIRANl0
Co15o2, AII-Am32.ol Quarter
 bo2l, Coming b This City

Prank r"riGro. Notlc D&mo quar- 1nrHact1 and the choirr of practical }y every r>rrrl for that position on .a" AIl-Amrltca t.aM@, Will Eo lt. "u-st of hIs rm~@m@t", Sam Nrtrano. son of Mr. end H1lf rarluinr D, }c- tr"no O. Hu@s4 45u road on tnidat night and saturday of this. Week.
 r&ridco Who Wa4 tho oust0ndD@ star on his team, has enjoyed P warm friendship with Nojrano anI they have spent much of their leisure time to@rthnl.
 r"rjdeo ~5ii atriy" in this city or Friday afternoon and will attend th, NoaHocj.ru Valley Notrc Domo as ariaton dance at tho Bond hoe Friday m@ht. After the dance h will spend 1Hn night at thr NctrduD uom" and will leave for his hom, .n Moum Vernon on the follo"m4 u:g. Those HHo will intend Un "#nao in hi, party ar4 Mr. and Mrs NHli.r &astcrroUn~. Sam, Hary aui @o# un Ncr@no. Louise &ch0,n- 'aur Hul A.ruA \ot~Hno.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
I~.s IijE Job, Nal,'tt
7Hc2ta } O-.t

LHc2t2 V 0T.ll1g G2nM
 SnGE out b% Director Prank I;og- ~ra of the municipal employment DHr,au to join q force of subway constructors operating under the supervision Of Supt. John Burns on Main street. an applicant for work returned to city hall today and con- t.s5rd ho could find no trace Of the sung. Further instructions were given after which the job seeker found the wo}hmen near the inter- section of Main and East Main streets.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
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Lls LoT-G1e Dogs Steps
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 London. ]1ro. @& L@-lIl for t1.aa .s doe@In% t1e footsteps or Francis DhLl'oster, the wealthy Eoang New Haalanior who satnr- 6#- :at out in an @igpIauo fo lrenE Hi@ht records to Australia.
 ..aHrGar Ila made T forced l"@au= i'd tao Tiny Moth rjac. ]" ta" l."wA.s no@r Tr5poI, "or.@#a >trl.a, His machine "aa a""#rad s1l@Esty hut Ep uas #..Mwt.
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New Britain herald., 1929-12-23

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New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
400 DEADLETTE
 RECEIVED N '.A.L
Nearly i80 Others E3~1 U41
 insufficient P1s.s63

As a result Of two days u@5lin-. Approximately 4nn Iotto"s from >e# Britainjtcs will so 10 tho dead Ift.r i.iicc, while at Io;ut t5n Hsa". will be held for postage. This l-a"a Wa2 revealed today by Io#u54tr~ Ii. J.. Erwin. who said jt uua net 1uu"st for New Britain to have tha. maat absent minded correspondents each day during tho Chr.&tm"s ru>a.
 Saturday there Wrrs @.H la.s.~s without addresses which mus "o sent 10 the dead b#tar uHicr To- days record practically aunlI.#+,ol frat ot Saturdays In a1an5oH %.1- urday& mailn"- r>s~aica >7 h"t"r< without sufficient rost'-~ and al- most as many Inoge todus.
 The mIjytdGal who m@.'.H tvo envelopes last Wrna. oa" nf which Accidentally came open 5u tGa N-.. revealing moanT enclosed ma -o stamps or address. "allrd #. 1r.1. 3:.: .- ofien Saturday. "ft.gHoan ;s.H proved to the sasi#.e5tcn q. rnstaI Officials that Ec Mas }ln HnsH ~ia forgot iie Waa given 5Ar M"r+ which were r"aJ1roaud and s-nt :1 thcir proper dostuaoo0.
 .. Postmaster JtrHlu and his "@@-- tants would like 10 ascertain fur- liner jnrcrmatiom ro0cnru.n@ a htror sent by Frank somebody 'Na" Britain to a Miss i}ortAA @oneAo5E else in a town either in A"4"~iH- fetts or New York. The lnstnr cau- tained s}ua oG money and cg.sr articles.
 This letter was properly a4A-.s- ed and had the rrona" uos.a@n, )uI iJ accidnut2lIE became c:l3.at i. tar cauco!ling machinr Eestog.aN and Inc rest Of the address WAS ohIlter- ated. The machine ripped tho en}.l- opo open but did not Gama@n 1Ha contents. No return address vua ,u- closed in the la.t"r,
 -. Hrcor9!, f0" Receipts Broken
 Saturday and today's receipts of first class mali and par.els at the post office have exceeded ail raa- Iious records. Clerks and carriers worked seven hours yesterday and carriers were on inc street deliyrr- ing letters before ( o'clock fhis 1nornjn@ By h o'clock th1a moruiu~ everything in the post oairr which had been received orrr So@Gag had been delivered Or was cut on the Street.
 At the parcel post station Hotwrun 1QO and 56o sacks containing rar- ecls which filled the station and
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
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VIII 70. .n f,@.-:4l Eor .2nutn~v 5}#@l to Meet Legal Points.

>:I. of ta. *71.unu a1Iuay Hou1 j-.aa "oirt .a to uros:5" funds 10 c#rrE on jhe mo"afn o1 iHuuic1naI work hE which rmp}oHnseat l+ to ua .3gH0an.J several haudr,d of the ri.E's ..rtt+ss. rtoAah1E #lH not fake Hlacn s@r another Hcrtl. th.s J@i@y meeting legal rtnHjrmut4.
 Ae,G~ romouou"r Bliss ". ".~@E conferred with Corporation ro9n@.l John F. NtrAhau today to HaE,. urcaez"rv documents Hnd ad- ~=r,Iam~a.s pranaraI. after which @n arranged "j1h Mayor p@oncs&2 for il m~rg.u- of thr common coun- ril ard Of th" taar1 or finance and t@SaG5on, ta0t@0>eIE @"t for next #omG"E.
 THc Gmnon Ioari will also act on a ucono*al for trmponary lnanc~ sa1 brou1b u@HJ. loaa4 while await ing receipts from tEe bond sale.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
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#ol'mn, Ha@s., Dec. -@ Fp) - Pine destroyed moro thm t,o9o r1unl wl1ings which aWattej rhri,maz trade in tHo wooden b.@ut Of the CloFer Leaf Baking comu"uy M~o yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
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New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
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While the automobile truck O: G. Amondola of 17@ Woostcr street was parked at 4o6 Broad street Saturday afternoon his crdar books and about &l0u Wort& or shaving brushes in white and na tur& wood handles were stolen. h. reported to the police at &:l5. I'll" order books were found later be hind a fence at Broad and Silver streets and returned to him, but the police have not been able to find any trace Of the brushes.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23

All coal is an impure form of the chemical clement known as carbon. and is supposed to be of vegetable origin.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
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At the parcel post station hotWenn 1Q0 and 50o sacks containing par ccls which filled the station and
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
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New Britain herald., 1929-12-13

dated at Conception, December 2. 15So, shows that he was killed in the city of Angol. in Chile.
 De Ulloa, sent by Cortcs in 1535 OH a voyage of exploration in the gulf of California, established the fact that Lower California was a peninsula, not an island. His torians have believed that he and his crew were wrecked or oyer- taken by disaster,
 The constant thought of gold is pictured in a great number of documents. Ten are signed by the Adclantado Alvaro de Mendana, dealing with his projected voyages and plans for the colonization of islands in the South Seas.
 It was his marvellous tales of the wealth of the islands that gave rise 10 the belief that they were the source of the gold that adorned Solomon's temple, and they were named the Solomon Islands.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-13
PAPERS FILL GAPS
 IN CONQUEST LORE
Hardness Gift Sheds New Light
 C1 Spanish Explorers

W@sia2tom Drc. F. 49 -- The eli'tr of gold turing Spanish con- G""ror~ to America is traced more indrliIiT into tho pages of history hE unUsrrpts newly acquired by tho library of congress.
 Much that Was unknown 10 carly historians of Spain in tho new world k added by letters and docu- ments of stout adventures among whom are numbered Francisco pi- zarro cong1oror of Perry and com panion of Balboa when the Pacific Was discal orod Cortes, Herman Ponce dc Loou and Ilernando dc Soto.
 The papers dated in the six tC'n'I century are tlr gift of Edward x. IIarGulss of New York. who obtained them from llr. A. S. w. Hoe.nbaoh of IMlad lphia.
 Chi"t ot tha combinations to his trry is fine clearing Of the mystery "hIrh h1s surrounded the end or Capt Francisco de UIloa. A pap,r
New Britain herald., 1929-12-13

rapher.
 But the quick yigor of her cam paign leaves little doubt that she can handle d mountain sheriffs hard boiled job in a fashion few men could equal.
 Mrs. Walker, who is a great-great- niece of Robert l.. Lee, got into the race when her husband lost a court contest for the nomination.
 Quietly she filed her petition as an Independent candidate. She didn't pass out any cigars, but she rolled up her sleeves and made hurried canvass of the county. She sought out every vote possible and put her plea before mountainfolk up and down the valleys.
 Her opponent discovered too late that he had q wlirlwind on his hands, instead Of just some of the womenfoIks' foolishness, and Mrs. Walker won by more than 300 votes, u big majority.
 She is familiar with the shcriff's work. Her husband was chief deputy for seven years and her
New Britain herald., 1929-12-13

unable to obtain an answer; tha no one had answered the doze1 calls she had tried to complete. Waiting no longer, Jim took tho stairs two at time to the bottom and hurried along the steep anC rocky path down the mountainside
 Totally unaware that her absence from YeW Lodge was concerning others, Peggy Prescott went along :the path leading to East Summit while Julia, the ever-faithful, plod- ded just behind her.
 On reaching the forks in the paths. Peggy hesitated; the climf upward was certain to prove a tax on her ankle, carefully bandagcd led, as she knew, to Sundowns camp on Blind Mans Bluff.
 She had given her word to Oba- diah Evans not to go to the camp unaccompanied by one of the three men Of her acquaintance in that part of the world. But the place drew her as q magnet. | Julia, now knowing the cause of her hesitancy brushed past he'd.
 Don't go that way, Julia" Peggy's call stopped her maid as she was about to take the well beaten track leading to Blind Mans Bluff. Julia halted, q somewhat mutnous pout on her lips.
 Ain dat whar is de pine trees we see from Yew Lodge?" she asked. q ain't nebber been on dat bluff"
 "And we are not going there now" answered Peggy, with dcci- sion. Lets keep to the woods. Come on,' and allowing no time for argument. she led the way due east, carefully slirting Sundown's camp.
 It was not visible from where they were and Julia. annoyed that her suggestion had been oyerulcd, sulkcd along behind. However, her fit Of temper was of short duration and she stepped out more briskly as the ground be CtLiilt natter. IlC NOUuS were Stili about them when they reached the banks of West Branch Brook.
 Keeping close to it's bank, Peggy and Julia trudgod along, heading north, the latter pausing every now and then to explain with joy when ever she recognized q familiar plant or evergreen
 "pc flowers is all out down our, way, Miss Peggy" she commented wistfully. "'Pears like things is late mp hyar."
 ''Surely; vegetation is about three or four weeks ahead of us at your home.' agreed Peggy.
 She looked at her walking boots: they were wet and she realized that the ground had gradually grown marshy.
 The character of the trees about them had changed, butJulia, obliv- ious to all except the pitcher plants and the artthusa orchids which she slimpsed ever now and then, kept steadily ahead.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-13

Oar Miss Peggy" she cried in triumph; "see, one ob de pitcher plants is in bloom: I'll git it fo' you,' and Julia splashed her way onward.
 A few rods more and she was abreast of the plant and she plung- ed forward up to her ankles. With the blossom still beyond her reach. she waded further into the bog and cltltched the stem, tearing it off.
 Then she turned back, but tho foot she tried to withdraw from the bog sank deeper into the trcach- erous swamp.
 Miss Peggy, oh, Miss Peggy, Help"
 Julia's piercing cry reached Peg gy as she stood leaning against d tree trunk some distance away, resting her weight off the lame ankle Startled. she sped in the direction the colorod girl had taken.
 I'm stuck" walled Julia, noun- dering about in her desperate do- sire to reach firmcr ground. "Dou' come no nearer: j"s reach out an lcmmo grab yo' han"
 Peggy did so and was nearly oScrhaIancod.
 'Nait!' she cried, throwing hor- self on the ground and extending her hand. "rhorc, hold on Julia I'll pull you over here"
 But Julia was the heavier Of inc two, weighing close 10 two hun dred pounds, and pcggy's strength proved futile 10 drag her out of the bog.
 Don't struggle so." she pantcd; she herself was slipping, slipping toward Julia. Pull yourself up by me, Julia; ] can't-budge-you."
 frantically, gray with terror. ,Tu- Ila Strove to do as she was advised; instead she sank slowly down, deeper and deeper.
 "lsc gone, Miss Peggy" sho gaspod, Save yo'sc'f" and she rc- leased her grasp of Pcggy's arm.
 Peggy looked into the big. black eyes; their dog-liko fidelity lyrung a piteous cry from her, and forget
New Britain herald., 1929-12-13

| The botanist hung 1tp the re-
 ceiver and then paused. Should he make another effort 10 locate Peg gy Prescott" If he did, what could he tell her? That the cratic Sun down appeared to be on q ram page? That was no information to give girl living alone with a negro servant, her nerves already keyed to the breaking point. No, he decided he would return to Stone Tower. take his car and try to catch Obadiah at Litchfield.
 From vantage point behind a Clump of shrub oak, Jim watched the botanist leave the tower. Jim waited until he was out of sight. then climbed to the top of the 3O- foot tower.
 From the observation tower one could see for miles around. Taking the binoculars strung around his neck, Jim surveyed the wooded country. Even with their powerful lenses he was unable to catch sight Of 1ew Lodge. Only part of the pond was visible. Disappointed he dropped the glasses and grasped the telephone.
 He gave the number for Yew Lodge and waited A worried op- orator reported that she had been
New Britain herald., 1929-12-13

lul of self she threw out both arms and chung to Julias hand.
 Inc impetus carried her beyond the tirmcr ground; she felt her chest pressing into the bog-and hrf voice rose in one piercing shriol after. .anothcr, 10 end in a SurEle as her head sank forward.
 Copyright, D. Appleton and Co.) ~ What is Julia's fate? The an- SWcr is given in tomorrow's install mcnt
New Britain herald., 1929-12-13

grandfather was sheriff for seven successive terms.
 AS soon as she was elected she made her only announcement of policy. It was: Only sober, honest and fearless deputies will be em- ployed.
 Knox county isn't just sure, but if the 'lady sheriff" doesn't make things buzz it will be disappointed.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-13
WOMAN IS SHERIFF
 IN OLD KENTUCKY
Newly Elected Officer Is Mother
 Of Six Children

Borbour,illo, Ky Dee, T. tPJ - p in the rugged Kentucky hill country, where mon are mountain- eors the women put 'cm in Jail,
 knoN county heart of the moun- tam region, has upset tradition again hy "lo2ting Mrs, Jennie Lee Mralcr Wake" sheriff for ,he next fcur years. The county already had th" nations only woman jailrr.
 Shes q slight little woman, the lady shorilf,' 4o years old and mother Of six children. By training she is a bookkccpcr and stcnog-
New Britain herald., 1929-12-13

Synopsis: A stormy scene between Obadiah Evans, the shrewd Yankee farmer, ana Peggy threatens their friendly relations momentarily. In a late night visit, Evans questions Peggy about the missing letter 10 hlm from Jamieson Sinclair. Peggy believing he suspects her, replies ahgrily, protesting her innocence. Peace is restored when Obadiah eX- presses belief in her innocence. Aquila Chase joins the growing list of those who suspect Shutdown when he encounters him in the woods The Indians speaks enigmatically of hay Ing a paper which Peggy needs and then dashcs off into the woods
New Britain herald., 1929-12-13
Chapter 23 IN THE, BOG

Somewhat tired by his brisk walk from where he had been talking 10 Sundown, Chase climbed the stairs Of Fire Lookout Tower to the tele- phone.
 He frowned when repeated at t"mpts failed to raise anyone at either Yew Lodge or Echo farm, but tried the Evans farm again and Deborah answered. Obadiah she informed him had gone to Litch- field to attend a farmers meeting.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-13
REICHSBANK TO BUILD

Berlin, Dec. 13. P)-More than score of dwellings in old Berlin are soon to be torn down to make room for q new Reichsbanll building. The old structure, built in 1876, and enlarged in 1894, long has been in. adequate for the banks rapidly in- Creasing business.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-13
BIC STOCK FEED BILL

Lexington, Ky. Dec. 13. P}- Farmers Of Kentucky spend sI5,- OD0,oo0 annual for commercial stock feeds, says the state university.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-13

experience TOW and hopes 10 mako a biI for the title. Among the players on the West Main street az srogat on are Act Wearc. Art KroIn, Louis Middleton Al Middleton. Ken meth Barnes. +. Torello. "ReG" Barnes, Ed Krom, and w. Wester- man.
 The South Congregational and Swedish Bethany teams will clash i0 the second encounter Of the evening The former quintet Gtjll has, nearly intact. the lineup which has wor two church league pennarts arG which finished second last year. T he souad includes Clifford Bel, Al Ifav- lick, Roy Havlick, Francis Hattngs. Daniel Wosilus, George Osborne. and Abraham Joseph, forwards; Ted Vessels, center; and Otto Barta. kermet Parker. Henry Rockwell, and William Merza. guards.
 Returning to the league after a years absence, the Swedish Bethany team still retains the players who made the Franklin square outft a threatening one in 1927-2S WhIa the list of eligible men has not vt bcCn submitted. the tam will draw from such material as Elmer John- son, Wally Anderson, Gus Hjerpc. Paul Swanson, Dave Swanson, and Herbert Anderson.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-13
CHURCH LEAGUE TO OPEN
 FIFTH SEASON TONIGHT
Two Games at Y. M. C. A. Gym Will Start Quartet of Teams Off on Campaign - All Four Quntets Are Rated as Dangerous-otate Champion First Luth- erans to Battle St. Marks CTew-SOuth Church to Clash With Swedish Bethany-Start at 7:3O.

Organized basketball will get un- der way in this city tonight, when the Inter-Church league opens it's season with two games at the Y. NJ, c. A. Four teams, all rated as dangerous, are entered in the circuit this year, and a good sized crowd IS expected to be attracted by the initial contests. The first game is due 10 start at 7:30 o'clock.
 The state champion First Luthcr- ans will take part in the leagues first game, opposing the St Marks Episcopal quintet, which finished in the sub-cellar a year ago. The Swedes will have virtually the same combination as that which swept over all local and state opposition last s ason to bring the Connecticut church title 10 this city for the first time. Elmer Swanson, Elmer Ny borg, Harold Fiultberg. Noble Ben son. and Walter Berglund are avail able for Use as forwards and Oscar Erickson, "Huggy" Carlson. and Oscar Larson as guards. while Ray Hoist, Al Anderson, and Johnson will be on hand for duty in the central circle.
 Against tt!s formidable outfit the St. Marks management will pit q team which was green last year but which has had a year of profitable