The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-08-18
MT. LAKE PARK
A New Racket

wise boys OF Cne> fdfk Iell 1Or IHlS
new racket.
There appeared in one of the shops
of the county-seat a we'll appearing
stranger with a tale of depressed
finances and the offer. of a bargain
in socks. 1t was with a good line of
sales talk that he produced bundle
of what, even in these stringent times,
are considered a necessity, for men
at least, but there are many women
doing without. 1t contained an even
dozen of different patterned hose for
gentlemen that would delight the eye
of even the most mOdest-and for one
buck.
The customer considered the fact
that his supply was more "holy than
righteous" and that the heels and
toes consisted chiefly of intricate de-
signs, interviewer and somewhat
bunny. He swallowed the hook, line
and sinker and in the evening glee-
fully exhibited his depression bar
gain, with visions of being able to
dress without finding the toe of his
socks encircling his ankles.
He selected for his evenings wear
what he thought was a blue -dotted
pair, but one. sock was blue-dotted and
the other red. Another had blue
top and toe and the other black toe
and top. One cream-colored sock was
plain and the other had clock design.
And thus it went. He had purchased
a bunch of samples and out of the
dozen pairs he finally matched up
six. And was his face red?
Our Gang Party
In the wide open spaces within the
Allegheny House sector is the head
quarters of "Our Gang" composed of
youngsters ranging from six to ten
years. 1t is well organized and OPP
crates as unit. What one member
fails to think of another Immediately
proposes, so that there is not min
ute of the day without fun, frolic and
fury, including the hunt for pirate
loot and the tracking of the willy red
skin.
Last Monday the Gang assembled
at the home of Major and Mrs. Skyles
to attend party in celebration of the
birthday of Wier Pollard, their grand
son, an honored member. The after
noon was spent in games which only
kids can devise, the meaning of which
they only can interpret, and if Major
and Mrs. Skyles appear somewhat
careworn, the reason is apparent. The
Gang and friends present were Skippy
Scott, Baby Scott, David Morgan,
Betty Morgan, Raymond McCutcheon,
Juddy Wiley, Bruce Taylor, Willard
Hayden, Ned Kimmell, Johnny Sin
cell, Mary Lois Grain, Martha fowler
and the honoree, Wier Pollard.
It is reliably reported that the new
hard-surface road from the Park to
Deer Park, beginning at the Bowling
Alley, will be commenced within the
next thirty days. We trust our in
formation is correct, as the building
of this piece of roadway will be of
great benefit to this section of the
county.
Operations will begin this week at
the Mount Airy Canning Company's
plant on the corn pack for the sea-
son. While the prospects are fair for
a good crop, just at present a good
soaking rain would be of great bene-
fit not only to the corn but also all
other crops.
Personal Items
The many friends of Mrs. w. T.
Burch will be glad to learn that she
is improving following recent acct
dent in which she was painfully in
jured.
Mr.. John o. Morgan has returned
from business trip to New York
City. ....
Mr.. Edward A. Murkland, who has
been spending some time with his
brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson L. Camden, has returned
to his home in Detroit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Echard and
son left by motor Monday for Okla
= homa City, where they expect to re-
main during the winter.
Mrs. Annie Vochrodt and daughter
Miss Virginia, Fairmont, are guests
in the Park. -..i.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis B. Fleming,
of Fairmont, were weekend guests
at the cottage of Mr.. and Mrs. Eu-
gene Comerford.
Mrs. Isobel D. Hill and Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Gale have returned from
a trip to Washington where Mrs. Hill
was called by the illness and death of
a friend ..-,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred C. Fleming and
daughter, Mrs. Charles Bell, spent
Tuesday in Fairmont..
Members of the M. E. church will
conduct chicken supper this even