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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-02-20
LEGION DRIVE GOES OVER
TOP WITH FIFTY MEMBERS
E. P. Kahl Elected to New Office
Made Necessary by Increased
Activities of the Local Post

That the membership drive of Proc
tor Kildow Post, No. II, American
Legion, had "gone over the top" with
plenty to spare, was announced at the
regular meeting of that body held
Monday night in the City hall, E. C.
Liller and A. G. Hesen, members of
two respective teams for getting new
members, made the report that the
Post was now composed of so men,
bers. The quota set by the State
legion was 81.
New Office Created
Edward P. Kahl was elected to the
position of service officer, new Office
in the Post due to increased activities.
Mr.. Kahl will have charge of securing
compensation, disqualification, en-
ployment and other matters for the
benefit of ex-service men. Mr.. Kahl
has served in other offices in the Le-
gion including post commander and
post adjutant, and is we'll qualified for
the new Office.
To Have First Aid Squad
A first aid squad was organized
consisting of C. M. Sincell,- Harold
Dawson, Edward P. Kahl, James Faz-
zalari, S. S. Stahl, Francis Cover, A.
G. Hesen, S. T. Naylor, Joe Fergu-
son, 1. R. Rudy, Walter Janoske.
These men will receive instruction
through the Red Cross and when
thoroughly trained, will be placed at
the disposal of the community, JOS
eph M. Gender, post commander, stat
ed.
Choose Anniversary Dates
The second week in June was chos-
en- as Anniversary week, at which
time a carnival will be held on the
streets of Oakland and a number of
other attractions scheduled. Through
the courtesy of B. I. Gender, manager
NJ the Maryland theatre, a benefit pic
ture, "Kid Gloves" will be shown on
March 10 and II. The arrangements
are in charge of I. R. Rudy, Alex
Hesen and Walter Janoske.
The ACCESSIBILITY of organizing a
drum and bugle corps was discussed
favorably, and it is highly probable
that the instruments will be pur-
chased and the corps started in the
near future, Mr.. Gender concluded.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-02-20
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD MONDAY, MARCH 10
Voters To Ballot for Mayor
Three Members of Council
and for City Treasurer

One person to be mayor of Oakland
three persons to be members of the
Town Council and one person to be
City Treasurer will be voted upon in
the annual municipal election to be
held Monday, March 10, when the
polls will be held in the City Council
chamber on Third street.
The mayor will be chosen for a
term of two years, the councilmen for
term of two years and the treasurer
for one year. The retiring council
men will be Jesse J. Ashby, Grover
C. Stemple and Ralph T. Thayer. Miss
Frances Hamill is the present city
treasurer and was chosen last year
without opposition.
The polls for the election will be
open at eight o'clock a. M, according
to an official notice appearing in to-
days Republican, and they will re-
main open until the hour of 6 o'clock
p. m.
The three councilmen who are hold
over members of the body are J. W
Whorton, George Little, and H. P
Stuck, they having been elected last
year for terms of two years each.
1t is probable that both Republi.
cans and Democrats of the city will
hold nominating conventions and place
tickets in the field.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-02-20
ADDITION TOOAKLAND Hi
SCHOOL IS NOW COMPLETE
Departments Move Into New
Quarters This Week-Audi-
forum Is Made Larger

The commercial, mathematics, part
of the English and Latin departments
and the music department moved into
new quarters this week in the Oak
land high school, in the new addition
which has just been completed, re-
lieving congestion in the remaining
rooms of the building which have been
overcrowded for three or four years,
The new addition has increased the
number of rooms by &c percent and is
expected to take care of the approx
mately $50 pupils now registered
there without any further difficulty.
The assembly hall, formerly 81 by
So feet, has. been remodeled and en-
larged to 81 by, IS feet, with an i'm
mense stage, which will be suitable
for school plays and activities, and
many community enterprises. The
seating capacity has been practically
doubled. 1t is fitted with heavy,
gold trimmed red velvet curtains.
Besides the assembly hall the Sec
ond floor of the building now has sew
en- rooms, five of which are suitable
for classrooms. The lower floor now
contains eight rooms, seven of which
are suitable for classrooms. One of
the rooms, however, will be used for a
library, Miss Katharine T. Conley,
principal, stated.
The school will be thrown open to
the public on Friday evening, Febru-
airy %, when card party and dance
will be held. The price of admission
will be so cents. A cordial invitation
has been extended to all patrons and
friends of the school. The Senior and
Junior classes are in charge of the
evenings program: @ vi
Parents are invited to visit the
school on Thursday, February n,
while classes are in progress. This
will give all those interested an idea
of how much the new buildings are
appreciated by the students and
faculty.
The plans and specifications were
prepared by Holt Hitchins, architect,
Cumberland, and the building erected
by William E. Priest, contractor, of
Uniontown, Pa. J. W. Whorton, local
contractor, erected the foundation and
had charge of the plastering work,
while Ernest Shirer had charge of
the plumbing. III
The addition which is 80 by 108
feet, is so constructed that more
rooms can be added at any time in the
future or when occasion or condi-
lions require it, according to F. E.
Rathbun, county superintendent. The
cost of the recent construction was
approximately $4,000.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-02-20
$50 ATTEND CELEBRATION
OF PYTHIANS ON FRIDAY
Garrett Lodge Holds Triple
Celebration at Castle Hall

Approximately $50 persons attend
ed the celebration of the fortieth an
niversary of the founding of Garrett
Lodge No. 113, Knights of Pythias,
the. sixty-sixth anniversary of the
founding of the national order, and
the celebration of the birthday of DR.
H. w. McComas, the oldest member of
the lodge and one of its charter mem
bers.
The Rev. Charles A Shilke deliv-
cred the principal address. A por-
trait of DIR. McComas was presented
to the lodge by Bells Studio. The
presentation was made by Charles w.
Ream and was accepted for the lodge
by ]. C. Rehninger, past grand chan
cellor. Walter w. Dawson acted as
POSTMASTER.
Nelson w. Russeler, supreme repre-
sentative, Of Cumberland, gave a
short talk and Henry Lauer discussed
DR.. McComas' unselfsh work in the
community. Delbert Davis read the
ten reasons of Milburn Mann on "Why
l am K. of p" which won the State
prize recently.
Representatives were present from
Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Newburg,
Thomas, Davis, and Gormania lodges.
Refreshments were served.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-02-20

Americas birthplace, the upper tip
of jamestown Island, site of the first
permanent English colony in America,
is vanishing by the wash of the waters
of the James River.
The battleship Maine was blown up
in Havana Harbor, killing or fatally
wounding 26O of it's crew of 354 Off
GERS and men, which led to the war
with Spain, 80 years ago last Satur-
day, February 18th.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-02-20
Former Resident to Broadcast
Over National HOOk-Up

The eighth of series of national
All club programs to be broadcast
over a national hook-up of 40 stations
is scheduled for Saturday, March 1.
The United States Marine Band will
furnish the musical numbers and
background, continuing the series of
music appreciation periods which
were inaugurated on February 1.
Miss Lola Belle Green, assistant
State club agent of Michigan State
college, formerly of Oakland, will
take part in the program by speaking
on "Michigan's program for older
club members" Other matters relat-
ing to club work will be discussed.
The time for the program is set for
12:45 to 1870 p. m. Eastern standard
time, and can be heard from station
KDKA and SO other stations.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-02-20
Fifty at Brotherhood Meeting

Approximately so were present at
the last meeting of the Lutheran
Brotherhood, on Tuesday evening, to
hear Walter w. Dawson speak on
"Time." His address was enjoyed by
all present. This was the largest
meeting of the year.
1t was decidede to hold turkey
supper in the Sunday School room of
the church on Thursday, February 81,
for the benefit of the Brotherhood.
Tickets will be rs cents.
Bert WEIGH, Samuel Butt, Roy Win
tiers, Wellington Yutzy and ALIVE
Gortner were named as members Of
the committee to prepare for the next
meeting. At the conclusion Of the
meeting refreshments were served.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-02-20
REGULATIONS FOR SCHOOL
BUSES MUST Be OBEYED
Code of Rules Makes Chauffeurs
Boss in Absence of Teachers
rs Vehicles in Operation

In view of the number of accidents
during the past year in various parts
of the United States in which buses
carrying school children figured, some
of which assumed the proportions of
tragedies, F. E. Rathbun, Superin-
tendent of Schools of Garrett county,
has sent out cards upon which are
printed transportation regulations
which must be rigidly adhered to by
both drivers and the occupants of the
buses.
One of these cards is prominently
displayed in each Of the twenty-six
buses regularly operated to and from
the various schools and in addition
a card bearing the rules and regula-
lions is placed in each school building
served by bus route.
Some of the regulations have al
ready been embodied in contracts with
bus operators, Mr.. Rathbun said, but
the restrictions are being broadened
as further precaution.
26 Buses In Operation
Today Garrett county is operating
twenty-six buses. About four hun
bred miles are being covered on round
trips each school day and 300 pupils
are being transported.
Too much precaution to insure the
safety of the human cargoes of these
buses cannot be taken, Mr.. Rathbun
pointed out.
The instructions contain approx
mately dozen safety rules to be fol-
lowed by both driver and pupil.
Rules Are Cited.
Drivers are forbidden to take any
chances or to exceed a. moderate
speed. They are required to stop at
all railroad crossings, never to start
the bus until children are inside and
the doors closed.
If pupils violate the rules it is the
drivers duty to report the infraction
and following the persistent breaking
of the regulations the driver is in
structed to stop the bus and put the
| violator off.
Pupils ere advised that, except
when a"her is passenger on a
bus, the driver has absolute control
of the conducS of those in the vehi-
Gle; that rear doors are to be used
only in case of emergency; not to put
heads or hands CIT of windows and
not to alight from the bus while it
is in motion nor to ride outside the
conveyance.
Smoking, profanity or misbehavior
of any kind is banned Pupils are
warned to look in both directions for
approaching vehicles before attempt
ing to cross the roadway after getting
off BUSES.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-02-20
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR
ROAD AT EVANSVILLE
Cumberland Company Will Con-
struct IL Miles State Highway
Leading North From Town

Contracts for road construction
throughout the state totalling $3.50.
900 were let Tuesday to mark the first
step in the State Roads COMMISSIONS
1880 road building program.
The largest contract went to the
Cumberland Contracting Company for
building IL miles of concrete road in
Garrett county from Grantsville to
the Pennsylvania state line, at a bid
of S30,O12. E. Roy James, of Havre
de Grace, received the contract for 1.9
miles of gravel road in Calvert county
between Mutual and Mackall, at $40,
O51, the longest piece of road contract
to be let. 49,.
Other contracts awarded were to
the Development and Construction
Company of Baltimore, 1.49 miles OF
concrete road in Hartford county from
Emerton to the Philadelphia road on
a bid of $29,432; to Jarboe and
Houghton of Mechanicsville, one mile
concrete road from Gambrills to
Odenton, in Anne Arundel county at
a bid of $16,7S5; to T. D. Phillips and
Broher, of Salisbury, one mile of con-
crete road from Stockton toward the
Virginia State Line, at cost of $685.
337, and to the M. J. Grove Lime COM
pany, of Limekiln, one mile of con-
crete road on the Middle-Jefferson
Highway in Frederick at a bid OF
$21,07S.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-02-20
County Treasurer Lee Suffers
Painful Injuries.

County Treasurer Albert L. Lee
suffered extremely painful bruises
and other injuries on Sunday when,
unaccustomed to the stairway in his
new home leading from an upper floor
to the furnace room in the basement,
he made misstep and pitched head
long down the stairway, landing on
the concrete floor. His left side from
ankle to shoulder is mass of pain
full bruises. Being handicapped as he
is by reason of the loss of his left
arm, Mr.. Lee was unable to prevent
falling as ordinarily one would who
has both arms. He has been confined
of his bed since the accident befell
him but expects to be. at his Office
today.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-02-20
MORE THAN HUNDRED ARE
PRESENT AT SCOUT RALLY
Closing Celebration of Anniver-
sary Week is Well Attended

More than 100 were in attendance
at the get-together meeting Of scouts,
ltheir parents, members of the Court
of Honor, Troop committee and in
terested scouters, held last Thursday
evening at the Knights of Pythias
hall. as the final celebration of Boy
Scout Anniversary Week.
Mr.. Frank B. Gale, scout executive
of Cumberland Council, was present
and delivered the main address of the
evening. He advocated more assis-
tant scoutmasters for Oakland Troop,
due to it's large membership, and also
stated that among the 25 troops in the
Cumberland Council Oakland troop
had the least number to drop out In
1929. He cited the fact that troop
was judged on its ability to hold
boys, it's activity, and its advance
ment in membership, and he declared
that Oakland troop was doing all OF
these.
Walter w. Dawson, chairman OF
the Troop Committee, acted as chair
man for the evening and remarks
were heard from H. A. Loraditch,
vice-chairman of the Court of Honor;
Mr.. Duke, of Troop No. 5, of Cumber-
land, Scott Shirer, former scoutmas-
ter; Rev. w. B. Brock, and George H.
Hanst, present scoutmaster.~ First
aid and signalling demonstrations
were given by members of the troop
under the direction of Harley Daw-
son and Bernard Gender, respectively,
and few games were played.
Refreshments were served by men,
bers of the Ladies' auxiliary. The
meeting closed successful celebra-
ton of the twenty-second birthday Of
scouting, Mr.. Hanst stated.
Court of Honor Monday
Providing there are enough scouts
prepared for passing merit badges a
court of honor meeting will be held
on Monady night in the Masonic club
room, third floor of the First National
Bank, Harland L. Jones, chairman,
has announced.
A hike to Swallow Falls is being
planned for Saturday, weather per-
hitting, and number of other mat
tiers will be discussed at the regular
meeting on Friday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-02-20
To Hold Chicken and Waffle
: Supper for Scouts

A chicken and waffle supper will
be served on Tuesday evening, March
A, beginning at 500 o'clock, at the M.
E. Parish house, for the benefit of the
Oakland Boy Scout troop. The
Ladies' auxiliary will have charge of
the supper and tickets will be rs
cents.
The proceeds will go toward de-
fraying the expenses of the annual
scout camping trip of two weeks, to
be held during August.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-02-20
Oakland Banks viii Remain
Closed Saturday.

AS has been the custom for many
years, the Garrett National, the First
National and the Farmers Banks of
Oakland will be closed all day Satur-
Acknowledgements Birthday.
The Washington times., 1930-09-15
When The Feature Is
Shown On The Screen

FOX-Ruth Chatterton in Any
body's Woman" at II q. m, 1:15,
$3.50, 5:45, 8:01 and 1918 p. m.
Stage shows at 1929. 2:44, 4;59,
7:15 and 9:32 p. m.
EARLE--John Barrymore In
"Moby Dick" at 1923, 1:2O, 3;25,
$40, 7:25 and $50 p. m.
R-K-O.KEITH' S-Irene Dunno
in "Leathernecking," at 1880 a..
M, 1:35, $40, $40, T:45 and S;45
p. m.
COLUMBIA--Greta Garbo in
Romance" at 11:15 a. M, 1:15,
3:25, $50, 7:35 and GAS p. m.
METROPOLITAN--Elsie Fergu-
son in Scarlet Pages" at 1923
a. M, 1:1O, 1853, ABS, $40, sos
and 9:54 p. m.
PALACE-Moran and Mack in
"Anybody's War" at 1850 a. M,
2:05, 4:30, tbs and 9:40 p. m.
Stage shows at 1885, 1855, 6:45
and 9:05 p. m.
The Washington times., 1930-09-15
BARRY MORE'S
ROLE WAS
AN ORDEAL
By ANDREW r. KELLEY

BY ANDREW r. KELLEY
This is a different Moran in
the Moran and Mack team of
"Anypody's War" at the Palace
than the actor who played in the
first picture Of the blackface
team, why Bring That Up"
The original Moran was George
Searcy. He broke UP the partner
ship when he alleged that
Charles Mack was paying aim
only 5000 q week for his film work
and $3.50 for each phonograph
record, although the teams earn
ings were $1,000 a week. He tooS
his grievance to court where the
judicial ruling was that the team
name belonged to Charlie Meek
and he could play his partner
what he thought was right.
Whereupon Actor Searcy bowed
out and Bert Swor was engaged
to be the other half of the team
Of Moran and Mack, in "Any-
body's War"
No such financial disagreement
confronts the rival team of
Amos m Andy soon to make a
screen bow. Correll and Gosden
are $3.50 on all team income.
The Washington times., 1930-09-15

executed by "a Chester Hale Girls
garbed in Mr.. Ziegfeld's idea Of
Indian-maid apparel Il wonder II
he's ever seen those Hopis at the
CanyonO. Chief Capaulican sings
several numbers In his rich,
pleasant baritone; Frank Shields
does some tricks with a spinning
rope and Caperton and Biddle do
the bow-and-arrow figures Of
adagio. The finale is reminiscent
of the Indian scene in "Whoopee, !"
an extravagant bit for the five-a-
day.
Harry Borjes and the boys in
the orchestra play their swan
song CD and Hearst Metrotone
news gives us events Of the week
with strong appeal for SYM
pathy in the current riots in
India, voiced by a boy Of 10, one
of the oppressed.
It's all in all a Class A show!
K. Y.
The Washington times., 1930-09-15
GAYETY SHOW
IS RICH in
LAUGHS

The Gayety this week plays
host to Max Fields and his Kud-
ding Kuties.
Joan L. Lee, the program says,
is the Mutual It Girl" and you
can depend on this weeks pro-
gram. She is q viyacious blond,
who skins across the stage, and
has the satisfaction Of knowing
that she has pleased the audience.
In keeping with the policy Of
an added feature, with each show,
this company presents "Andrfni,
the wizard of the mandolin"
You've probably seen him some
where before and IL you have
you'll recognize him as he has
a distinctive touch.
There have been many girls
who have essayed comic roles, but
there are few who have excelled
in the art Of making people
laugh. One of that select circle,
Ann Fink, is on view at the
Ninth Street House.
Max Fields lis assisted in his
work by Mac Barron, and Al
Golden, jr., the straight man.
Singing stands out in this pro-
duction, being taken care of by
such capable vocalists as Gladys
Joyce, Alma Montague, and
Sammy Smith.
Edna Wood. and AL Snyder are
the dance specialists. Miss
Montague is seen again in a
character bit, and does her part
unusually well. o
The chorus seems to get a bit
mixed up now and then. but
make up for the lack OF practice
by an abundance of pep.
Max ManIlix and his orchestra
is still plenty hot, although they
insist upon playing too loud.
The Washington times., 1930-09-15

bGdIH ID 4Cd bOhN IEbh6 j..
tured in "Anybody's War"
It's an amusing story Of two
lazy, good.natured gentlemen of
color and their dog "deep-stuff, !"
who get into the late struggle for
democracy under the promise Of
the recruiting officer that it will
be great fun with only the white
troops doing any fighting; they
find out that bayonets are sharp,
that hand-grenades explode and
that African golf is a good old
game, any time or any place. A
thin little love affair is woven
into the story with the dark
town heroes lending their aid and
coming home to Buford (Yes,
sub! in TennesseeD covered with
medals.
No need to comment on the
ability of Moran and Mack to
garner laughs; most everyone is
familiar with their line of chat.
ter (though there is new Moran
this time). Neil Hamilton and
young Joan Peers are the other
principals and our advice to Mr..
Hamilton Is to see himself on the
screen and then decide what to
do about it.
The stage offers a colorful set
ting for a presentation titled
Navajo" Deep Shadowy reds,
purples and blues as a back
ground for a dazzling dance
The Washington times., 1930-09-15
BarrymOre's Ordeal

Tae scenes of "Moby Dick" at
the Earle Theater, in which John
Barrymore appears with one leg,
were a real ordeal for the actor.
The position in which his own
leg had to be placed in order to
faSten the wooden leg to his
knee was so uncomf fortable and
so painful that he could stand
before the camera only about
four minutes at a time. Some
practice and skill in equilibrium
were necessary before he cc:lld
walk with his peg leg on the
rolling deck Of an ocean-going
whaler..
Incidentally while good ship
Mary Anne encountered Moby
Dick in the years from 1888 to
1850. the venturesome business of
whaling thrives to this day. The
current issue of the weekly,
Time, describes the latest voyage
of hardy fishermen bent on
deep-sea hunting as follows:
''Of no significance was the
annual revival of the oyster busi-
ness, starting last week. But of
great significance was o 5000
ton steamer, slowly going down
the Atlantic Seaboard. She was
the FRANCO, first ship Of the new
American Whaling Company.
Aboard her are SO old-time Nor
wegian whalers. In charge OF
the expedition is Captain Olaf
Stokken, of sunnyfield, N, j.; in
charge Of the vessel is Capt.
Johannes Smith, of Freeport,, L.
I. Oft, Georgia the FRANCO will
be Joined by four small killer"
boats, will then proceeded to the
Antarctic. Unfamiliar in this re-
gion is the U. S. Flag, for. the
large.scale Antarctic whaling in
dustry is conducted by English,
Norwegian and Danish vessels,
many Of which are controlled by
Anglo Norwegian Holdings, Ltd,
whose shares are traded in on
the New York Curb. If the
Frango does we'll. American Whal-
ing Company will add other yes
selsinan attempt to regain United
States whaling prestige"
The Washington times., 1930-09-15
KFACE TEAM PARTS OVER SPLIT IN HOLLYWOOD FILM PROFITS
Greta Garbo's
Film Held Over

Greta Garbo's charms as a
famed opera singer in the Metro
Goldwyn-Mayer production, 'Ro-
nance" have so beguiled critical
Washington that the picture Is
being held over for a third week
at Loew's Columbia.
AS q clergyman whose purpose
it Is to guide his flock in the
path Of righteousness, Gavin Cor
don deems 1t his duty To advise
his friend, Lewis Stone, to discon-
tinue his attentions to the foreign
opera singer. The minister, meet
ing her informally, falls a victim
to her charms before he learns
her identity. A delightful love
affair enSues which hits q rock
when the clergyman finds that
she has been the mistress of his
best friend. Following her final
appearance in this country, her
preacher comes to her, but she
sends him away with the words
that he let her keep her soul.
With the unusual conclusion, the
excellent support Of Lewis Stone
and Gavin Gordon and the op-
portunity that the role affords
Garbo for the intervention of a
bit Of humor, it is no wonder
that even critical washington is
disarmed.
Charley Chase plays Dollar
Dizzy" which is a comedy, and
a Fitzpatrick Travelogue. Hearst
Metrotone News and a Columbia
Orchestra overture supplement the
program-JAB.