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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-11-27
BALTIMORE IN THE SIXTH
DISTRICT OF THE FUTURE
Congressional District Would
Extend From Oakland To Bal
timore City-2OO Miles

Oakland and part of Baltimore City
in the same Congressional district may
seem odd, but this has been proposed
in all seriousness by group of ex-
perts in redistricting geography.
This group of mathematician, ge-
ographers and politicians started out
on the theory that part of Baltimore
should be in every Congressional dis
trict of Maryland. These experts
finally evolved scheme recently ex-
planned in detail in the Baltimore
Evening Sun.
Montgomery county would be
dropped from the present Sixth Dis
trict and Howard county substituted
together with the western section OF
Baltimore City. The new Sixth would
have a population of 275,577 as COM
pared with it's present population of
24O,O95.
Would Be Longest
If the Maryland Legislature ever
designated such a district it would be
the longest congressional district east
of the Mississippi River, being ap-
proximately 200 miles from the State
line west of Oakland to the CEN
trail section of Baltimore City where
it would join the Fourth Congressional
District.
The time might come, in such a
case where a Baltimorean would rep
resent us in the national House OF
Representatives. Conversely, an
Oaklander would represent part OF
Baltimore.
Here is what the Baltimore Even
ing Sun says, in part, about the mat
ter:
The new census threw into glaring
relief the inequalities of the present
districting of Maryland for Congress
sional purposes. For instance, the
Second District contains 460,094 per-
sons, while the First District con-
tains but 193,623. 1t will be more
than surprising if the impending leg
islature at it's session in January is
not under heavy pressure to redistrict
the whole State so as to provide a
more equitable representation in Con-
gress of our various groups.
Difficulties Many
But redistricting a State is diff
Continued on Page Four)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-11-27
GARRETT COUNTY WOMAN'S
CITIZENSHIP is RESTORED
Governor Grants Recommends
ton of Parole Commissioner

Restoration of the citizenship of
Miss Mabel Swami, recommended by
the State parole commissioner, was
granted Saturday by Governor Albert
C. Richie.
Mabel Swami was sentenced to
serve three years in the Maryland
penitentiary for the murder of Dam
iel Mosser, at her home in Swanton on
May 26, 1927. The case was removed
from Garrett county and tried in the
Allegany county court in October,
1927, where a verdict of murder in the
second degree was rendered on Oc-
tober 81, with plea for leniency.
Physicians at this time had found
Miss Swami suffering from a toxic
goitre, which required medical at
tention, and approximately one year
following her conviction she was pa
rolled in order to enter a hospital for
treatment.
In the recommendation the parole
commissioner advises that cher con-
duct has been such as to justify the
restoration of her citizenship"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-11-27
ENROLMENT is OPEN FOR
ANNUAL TRAINING SCHOOL
Three Courses Offered to Aid
Teachers in Sunday Schools

The Sunday Schools of Oakland and
the surrounding communities are en-
rolling members for the third annual
Community Leadership Trainin g
School, to begin on Sunday evening,
December 7, in St. Marks Lutheran
Church, and continue until Friday
evening, December IL.
Three courses offered cover the
fields of church school administration,
junior and primary work and the Old
Testament. All classes are taught
by accredited teachers, and the list
includes Miss Lillian Mccormick,
Baltimore, who will be dean of the
school.
A small registration fee will be
charged to cover the expenses of the
school. 1t is expected that at least
rs will enroll.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-11-27
ANNUAL RED CROSS ROLL
CALL ENDS THANKSGIVING
Chairman Is Hopeful that Coun-
ty Quota of 400 Will be Reached

The annual Red Cross roll call,
which began on Armistice Day, will
come to close on Thanksgiving day,
when it is hoped that the quota of 400
for Garrett county will be entirely
filled, stated Mrs. E. 2. Tower, chair
man.
Over $50 have been reported in
Oakland and vicinity, and since there
are still many chairmen to report, it
looks favorable for going "over the
top.
ALREADY" Mrs. Tower said, "de-
mands for clothing, shoes, ETC., for
school children are being made and
the Red Cross is preparing to take
care of all they can. Mrs. Joseph
Fahey, public health nurse, will be in
charge of the distribution of the
clothing. Every demand that is made
will be investigated by the health
nurse, and clothes will be supplied to
all who really are in need"
This method is intended to stop the
house to house method of begging.
The funds raised from the member
ship drive are used wherever needed
in the county. One-half of the amount
is turned in to headquarters at Wash
ington and the other half is retained
by the local chapter. The remaining
list of subscribers to this years fund
will be published as soon as all chair
men have made their report.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-11-27
JUDGE GIVES YOUNG MEN
TERMS In PENITENTIARY
Oscar and Albert Green are Con-
victed by Juries of Attacking
Girl in This County
CASES TRIED SEPARATELY

T Judge Albert A. Doub Monday
morning in the Circuit Court of Ale
gany county, sentenced Oscar Green,
found guilty of criminal assault to
eight years in the Maryland peniten-
tiary, and his cousin, Albert Green
also of Homecoming, convicted of as
sault, to six years in the Maryland
penitentiary. Both are young men.
The cases were removed to Cumber-
land from Garrett county.
The court in passing sentence COM
mepted on the grave nature of the Of
tense that had been committed and
that both juries had brought in con-
victions which was to serve notice
that the safeguards of society, MAIN
tenance of law, morality, and public
decency on the highways would be up
held.
They were tried in separate cases
in the criminal session of the October
term of court, charged with attacking
Miss Margaret Beeman, of Gilmore,
Allegany county, in Garrett county,
during an automobile ride in July
this year.
Drove Into Garrett County
The testimony at both trials showed
that Miss Beeman with three other
girls went with Fred, Albert and
Oscar Green, who picked them up on
the road. The girls were waiting for
bus to go to dance at Fireman's
Hall, Frostburg, they said, at the time.
The state contended that the party
drove to Frostburg and that the
driver, Fred Green, did not stop but
drove through into Garrett county.
Above Frostburg, on steep grade,
three of the girls jumped out and re-
ported the affair at farm house.
Miss Beeman declared that Oscar and
Albert Green held her in the car and
forcibly attacked her after they had
driven on a back trail road from the
mountain in Garrett county that
leads to Homecoming. The cousins adj
mitted the escapade but testified that
no force was used.
States Attorney William A. Hus-
! ter was assisted by States Attorney
A. T. Matthews of Garrett county.
The Greens were defended by Saul
Praeger, Fuller Barnard, Jr., of Cum
berland, and William R. Offutt, Of
Oakland, at both trials.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-11-27
MRS. FAHEY Is NAMED AS
THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
GrantsviIle Woman Appointed
Saturday by Commissioners
Was COunty's First Nurse
is QUALIFIED FOR WORK

Mrs. Joseph Fahey, of Grantsville,
was appointed as public health nurse
of Garrett county by the Board OF
County Commissioners, on Saturday
morning, it has been announced. Mrs,
Fahey takes the place of Miss Ruth
N. Martin, R. NJ, who resigned in
September to continue her studies in
Shenandoah college, at Dayton, Vir-
ginia. She assumed her duties on
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Margaret Etowski, Of Balti-
more, who was appointed to the posi-
ton in October, remained in the coun-
ty only two days, and the position has
been vacant since that time.
Mrs. Fahey's appointment is meet
ing with the hearty approval of the
organizations in the county, according
to Mrs. E. 2. Tower, chairman Of the
Red Cross. She was the first health
nurse Garrett county ever had, being
appointed to that position eight years
ago. She organized the county for
public health work and made the
work so popular that the position has
been indispensable since then.
Mrs. Fahey knows the entire coun-
ty, the roads, conditions of the people
and their needs, and should be able
to carry on the work of the public
health nurse in satisfactory and eff
ficient manner, the commissioners
stated. Her appointment has been
approved by the State department.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-11-27
Seven Inches of Snow is Garrett
COunty's Share of EasternStOrm

About seven inches of snow has
fallen in Garrett county as result
of a storm which has spread itself
across the eastern half of the United
States during the past two days. Be-
low freezing temperatures are general
almost everywhere east of the Rock
les and a continuation of the Arctic
wave until Thanksgiving is in pros
pect.
Although the snow is not expected
to add much mater to the wells in
this territory, cattle and other stock
will be benefited to some extent.
The water in the Oakland reservoir
remains a slight distance above the
fire reserve level. Very little progress
has been made during the present
week in drilling the new well, due to
rock formations.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-11-27
Civic Club Meets

The November meeting of the Oak
land Civic club was held at the home
of Mrs. A. D. Naylor on Tuesday
afternoon. After the regular bust
ness meeting Mr.. Bushrod Jack
Grimes, secretary of the Allegheny
Tableland Association, gave talk on
the purpose of the organization, and
Miss Jean Christy, regional leader of
the girl scouts, spoke on the advan-
tages of having girl scout troops in
the community.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-11-27
Preparations Complete for Union
THANKSGIVING Service

All preparations have been made
for the annual Union Thanksgiving
service to be held in st. Paul's M. E.
Church on Thanksgiving morning at
10 o'clock.
Rev. J. D. Dawson will preside, Rev.
C. A. Shilke will read the scripture
lesson and offer prayer, Rev. W. B.
Brock will read the Presidents proc
lamation and Rev. D. C. Trimble will
preach the sermon.
There will be special music. An
offering will be taken, the proceeds to
be dispensed among the needy of the
county by Mrs. Joseph Fahey, public
health nurse.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-11-27
DICTIONARIES WILL BEGIN
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE DEC. |
Two Teams Named for Solicita-
ton of Members-Neil Fraley
and Alex Hesen are Captains
YEARLY PROGRAM ACTIVE

That the American Legion Member
ship Campaign would begin in earnest
for Proctor Kildow Post No. II, on
December 1, was emphasized by
Joseph M. Gender, post commander,
who announced that two teams for
solicitation of members had been Sc
lected as follows: Neil Fraley, cap
tain; Walter Janoske, Ernest G. Lii
Ter, Francis H. Cover, and John H.
Carter. A. G. Hesen, captain; S.
Townshend Naylor, Edward P. Kahl,
Delbert Davis and Charles Reckard.
i A meeting of the teams was held
at the home of Joseph M. Gender, and
each member of the team assigned an
allotment of veterans to visit. Mem
bership in Proctor Kildow Post in
creased to more than double the 1929
membership, and the quota for this
year is double that of last year.
"While the campaign isn't fully I'M
der way" Mr.. Gender said, "the out
look is very bright due to interest
shown by veterans who have joined
unsolicited.
Membership is the agency through
which and the power by which can be
accomplished the ideals and aspira-
lions of the American Legion" Mr..
Gender continued. Membership is
the vehicle by which can be carried
forward the program of our organiza-
ton. Early enrolment gives the off
GERS the means by which the program
of activity can be put in motion with
the assurance of the success they
should merit.
"The program of the local post is
larger in scope than that of last year
and includes the completion of equip
ping the drum and bugle corps, secur-
{ ing. aid for needy veterans, awarding
medals to honor students. in the high
schools, completion of first aid squad
and handling all papers pertaining to
cases of veterans with the Bureau,
whether of a service or non-service
connected disability.
CAT the national convention of the
Legion held in Boston, Mass, there
were fifty-four resolutions adopted
which will be presented to Congress
during the year for enactment into
law. These resolutions include the
reduction of interest on loans granted
on adjusted compensation certificates
from 6 percent to a percent, and deal
in many ways for the interest of the
veteran, calling for the completion of
the hospitals authorized by Congress
and also for the establishment of a
hospital for women veterans in
California.
every veteran of the World War
who received an honorable discharge
is eligible for membership and should
become one of those who are fighting
the battle of his less fortunate COM
rade, the disabled veteran.
"Join your local post and become
! 'one of the million legionaires of
1884, Mr.. Gender concluded.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-11-27
Fire Department Called

The Oakland Volunteer Fire depart
ment was called last evening about
5:45 o'clock when it was feared that
fire would spread from the flue of the
home of Gordon McRobie, south of
the Little Youghiogheny river bridge
on Third street, which was sending a
blaze some distance in the air. No
damage resulted, however.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-11-27

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Smyrna times., 1930-12-17

/. r.me will be play
Tsdnesday, az IL
| AUDITORIUM, 41l%,D s school, cb
! nd the n.sh ri.l. came
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DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Continued From Page One

Prince was born in Salem, Mass,
but went South and during the
World War was major of a regi-
ment Of Louisiana infantry He
served in France for IA months.
Four years ago Major Prince ac-
cepted the position of director of
physical education for the State
Board and had done much for ath-
letics. He was a member of Wal
ter L. Fox Post of the American
Legion, of Dover, a member of the
Masonic Lodge and high priest of
the Royal Arch Chapter of Masons
Of Dover. The deceased is surviv-
ed by his wife. one daughter, Miss
Susan Prince who is supervisor of
the surgical department Of the
Delaware Hospital, and two sons,
Harold S. Prince, 13 years old, of
Dover. Funeral services took place
Sunday in charge of Rev. R. c.
Helfenstein, pastor of the Peoples
Church of which he was member
and his remains taken to Salem,
Mass, for interment.
Smyrna times., 1930-12-17
AUTO ACCIDENT AT DOVER
Harry Warren of Sudlersvile, Md.
Dead and Two Teachers Hurt

Harry Warren, aged "a years, Of
Sudlersville, Md, is dead, and Miss
Catherine Hurlock, aged %. of
Church Hill, Md, and Miss Mil
dred Medford, aged %, of Marydel,
Md, both teachers, were seriously
injured when an automobile in
which they were riding crashed
into a moving freight train at the
Delaware Railroad crossing just
north of the Dover station at 11.3G
o'clock Wednesday night. The
young people had been to a show
at Dover and were on their way
home when the accident happened.
1t has not been learned definitely
whether Warren or one of the
young women was driving the car.
Warren's right leg was crushed to
such an extent that it had to be
amputated near the knee after his
removal to the Kent General Hos
pital and he died at the hospital
at 8 o'clock Thursday morning.
Miss Medford sustained a broken
leg and other injuries, and Miss
Hurlock also sustained severe lac
erations and bruises and is suffer
ing from shock. They are both at
the Kent General Hospital. After
the accident, DR.. Joseph Mcdaniel
was called and had the three re-
moved to the hospital 1t is be-
lieved that who ever was driving
the automobile was blinded by the
lights of car on the opposite side
of the railroad tracks and just at
that time Extra Freight Train
134s passed over the crossing. The
machine crashed into the side of
the train. 1t was wrecked and the
three occupants thrown out.
Smyrna times., 1930-12-17
SMYRNA ROTARY CLUB NEWS
Rev. George w. Cooke Makes an
Address on "Young People"

The Smyrna Rotary Club at
their weekly dinner meeting held
last Thursday evening at the Way
side Inn, heard the Rev. George
w. Cooke ably discuss the subject
Young People Generally" DR..
Cooke congratulated the people of
Smyrna for the excellent type of
childhood that has responded to
the call for organization in relig-
ious work during his campaign in
Smyrna. He said in part to be
successful with youth, you must
know them, show them and grow
them, and emphasized the fact
that home training of the child
was largely responsible for the flu
ture development and activities
leading to Manhood and Woman
hood. DR.. Cooke painted won
derful mental picture of home life
in the city in comparison with that
Of the country. The training Of
the child by organizations whose
CuISl ODJSCI was " 1IlSll1 III yOul11
mental and psysical development
that you'd make them valuable
citizens in any community. The
Boy Scout movement was given
special mention in the training Of
boys. The clubs Community Ser
vice committee had charge of the
program and w. H. Kenworthey,
chairman, presented DR.. Cooke as
the guest speaker. Next Thurs
days program was announced by
" Lay Phillips, chairman, would
be in charge of Robert II. Denney.
Guests present were II. H. Wig
nuelle, and L. M. Price. Rotar-
ians present were DR.. George w.
Cooke of Allentown Club, and r.
M. Sarde of Dover Club.
Smyrna times., 1930-12-17

Iee Circle OF
4. y. s.lp viii be enter 7
|a,''vI n, vernon Lay Phil hi
's s.,,s ?. start at the
| asi,r M IN Thursday
.'.,nber 18Th, ~ 80
Smyrna times., 1930-12-17

party a success. Santa Claus in
all his glory will no doubt be pres
ent.-The first basketball game
this year will be played tonight,
December II in the High School
Gym, beginning at 7.30 o'clock. An
evening of real basketball is an
ticipated.- The Smyrna Schools
will close at p. m. next Tuesday,
December 23rd, for the Christmas
Holidays, and will reopen again on
January 5, 1881. The night class
es in adult education will likewise
adjourn with their Tuesday night
meeting and reopen on Tuesday
evening, January 6.-This weeks 5
banking record shows that $49.08
was deposited. The number of pu-
pills in attendance was 615 of
which 422 deposited. The total
amount deposited to date amounts
to S997.47.
Smyrna times., 1930-12-17

~ lion Auxiliary
[si;sn psS 81 If Mrs Wal
[tthi nO''i' IN Delaware
y |.,.r s,' evening, Decem-
F,sOclOck.
Smyrna times., 1930-12-17
SMYRNA HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Schools viii Close Next Tuesday
for the Christmas HOLIDAYS


The Assembly program yester-
day was in charge of Prof. Frank
II. Hynson. Mr.. j. e. Fuller of
Wilmington, gave an inspirational
talk on the benefits of higher edu-
cation. Mr.. @. G.. Green, penman-
ship instructor of Wilmington, gave
a penmanship demonstration. Both
OF these gentlemen were very
splendidly received and the talk
and demonstration was greatly ap-
preciated.-Every student Of the
smyrna High School regretted
very much to hear Of the death of
Major p. s. Prince, on Friday, De-
cember IL. Major Prince was
state Director of Athletics and
was popular with students thru
OUT the State.-The first contests
~ intramural athletics was held on
friday, December IL from 3 to
?. M. These first contests were in
tne form of basketball games. 1t
ls planned to hold these contests
every Friday from 3 to p. M,
ana 1t is planned to have every
member Of the student body par
ticipate.-The date for the school
party has been definitely selected
% ne Monday evening next, De-
eemoer 22. The committees on re-
ifeshments, program, and enter
tainment have been appointed and
are working together to make the
Smyrna times., 1930-12-17
MOTOR-FERRY TO NORFOLK
Del-Mar-Va Route South Thru
Smyrna, Saves About $50 Miles

New ferry service for vehicles
and passengers will be inaugural
ed from Cape Charles and Norfolk
on January l by the Peninsula
Ferry Corporation, officials of the
company have announced. A double
end ferry boat with capacity of
100 cars has been purchased and
remodeled to operate on the line.
A dredge is working continuously
at Cape Charles end in order to
complete the slip at the ships
dock. The schedule published pro-
vides for three round trips across
the lower end of the bay daily.
The new ferry makes the cross
bay water trip in two and one-half
hours. The southern terminal is
at Pine Beach and within easy ac-
cess of Norfolk over hard surface
roads. In conjunction with the
Atlantic Coastal Highway organi-
zation, the Peninsula Ferry Cor
poration has launched a nation
wide publicity campaign showing
the most direct route between
northern and southern cities to be
over the Del-Mar-Va Trail through
Smyrna, to Cape Charles saving
about 80 miles for the motorist.
The former organization is issuing
detailed maps showing the penin-
sula trail as an important link in
an unbroken hard surface highway
extending from Calais, Me, to Key
West, Florida.
Smyrna times., 1930-12-17
El and Social
|Tn Come and Go
|liar Social Doings

4 Walter W.Hynson,
?. Hall, Mr.. Edward
b Estelle W. Tschudy,
Z the Delaware Leg
Be first to be a rep
ION Kent County, and
I Donovan, represen-
aarkbird Hundred. at
Nate Taxpayers Re
q held at the Gold
sihe dupont Biltmore
ston Monday evening
N made by Governor
ACk, Russell Ramsey
he League. Justice
IEts, Of U. S. Su-
and others. Mr..
y and Mr.. Walter w.
nong those elected
he League.
M Mrs. Joshua M.
aisd their fftieth
"a! Un sunday by
aTty guests at a
inner at their home
= / was a COM
l' Captain Lewis.
Lewis were the re-
" lovely gifts and
9 il gold.
Z Harry A. ConneII
9 West Virginia
a'' the weekend of
J. Pickett. DR..
NJ. Connell were
! at Dr., Prickett's
li'nount, Va. Tbis
] hey have had TO-
aa'r Of years.
faal Heyd and son
'a.aaington, D. c..
.'.a s.l'r' on Saturday
..,asr' Mrs. Frank
aAlng an extended
'aaghter and will
n At Washington
= y l,linas holidays
!. \. Hynson and M;
blended on satur.
d the Auxiliary
! !. LADY Visitors ot
Il y lae home of Mr.,
At Dover. Tba1 |.
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! Bayard Brigg.
4 |, guests over
= M. and Mrs
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aa. On saturds, ds1
u Wilmington
~ aoare and Mr.
i, !. gwen a hand.
s,.!i lle Daughter.
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wy spent in play. az.
~, |, :. Of Maryd.l
: NJ. and Mrs. fri
!. I'D family. :
,aanlus Esq.,.
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Saturday. -
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Smyrna times., 1930-12-17
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DELAWARE -
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PHI. philips on THURSDAY 3o
s,r 18th, at 7.SO.
mo will be play
4 Wednesday sa+wean g sll1
h auditorium, lll, Osc|ooI sohool
! I'D the Hlgn hl1. Sum, aame /,
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4 1. Townsend y e
slt, and Gamble I1ae,, Ia Ia :
stary and treasurer, a Ga
[ri succeeds Ds
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-.,cber meeting Of
Iii he held Tues
necember 23rd.
|, 9ll be present and q
fr,ran presented by
| Monday, December
n,,ort Visiting Day.
rs requested to VISIT
0 that day.
sale at Dover, Sat
house and lot Of
:shsrry and Gertrude
bis wife, mortgagors
10Th Bradford street.
one Of the ne Y hous-
yesr by a Salisbury,
ling firm, there was
Charles L. Terry,
storney for the Bal
Company, whose bid
The house is a two
Hslling with garage.
10 for years was man
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bin Of newspapers in
,Vns and Georgetown.
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G,si some months ago
aik Post which he
animated, the Post
zhlisned by its owners.