The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-04-28
EVANSVILLE
Old Bridge To Be Preserved

Inc OIdCS ROduS SOIIlulloolOu Aloo
advertised for bids for concrete Shout
ders on the National Highway east
and west of Grantsville. When this
work is completed the old highway,
which is known as U. S. Route 40,
will have been widened and recondi-
toned from the Pennsylvania State
line through Maryland to Baltimore,
thus affording one Of the best routes
in the nation.
It is understood that a new bridge
will be built across Casselman River,
just east of Grantsville, but that the
present arch bridge will be left stand
ing. This bridge was erected when
the road was built in 1918 and is one
of the distinctive marks of the early
National Pike days.
There will also be several new,
bridges built across Shade Run, west
of Grantsville. All the sharp curves
in the roadway will be eliminated and
the dangerous curves at Purseley Run,
west of Negro Mountain will also be
eliminated.
Y. P. U. Social Meeting
The Young Peoples Union held a
social at their last meeting. About
thirty-five members were present and
participated in the games and con-
tests. Refreshments were served.
Birthday Surprise Party
A birthday surprise party was given
in honor of Mrs. Glen H. Yoder on
Monday night. A very pleasant ev-
ening was spent. The guests were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Livengood, Mr..
and Mrs. Claude Yoder, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Bender, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hanft, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Layman
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvan
burst, Rosetta Hanft and Florence
Broadwater.
New Germany P. T. A. Meets
The New Germany Parent-Teachers
Association met at the school building
Wednesday evening, April 20. The
president, Mrs. George Deiling, was
in charge of the meeting. Election
for trustee was held and Mr.. Willie
Warwick was chosen.
A short program was rendered by
the pupils of the school and a play,
entitled, "That's What They All Say"
was given by the young folks. Re-
freshments were served by Miss Mary
Otto and Mrs. George Deiling.
Bridge Club Meeting
The Bridge Club met at the home
of Mrs. ]. F. Fahey on Tuesday ev-
ening. Two tables were in play. The
prize was won by Miss Ruth Stanton.
Girl Scout Meeting
The Girl Scouts held a meeting at
the home of Mary Helen Gnagey last
Thursday evening. At this meeting
the girls discussed plans for a picnic
to be held soon.
The Boy Scouts have now completed
their unit of work dealing with bird
houses and shelters. About twelve
houses have been built.
Students at Dixie Tavern
A group of students from Penn
State University are making their
headquarters at the Dixie Tavern, east
of Grantsville. They are studying
forestry and expect to be in this COM
munity for six weeks.
Baseball Team Organized
The first nine, the town baseball
team, was organized Monday evening
with the following officers: Manager,
L. G. Bittinger; assistant manager,
B. T. Keller; captain, John Campbell;
assistant captain, I. L. Huff; treas
urer, T. o. Broadwater.
Personal Items and Minor News
Olin L. Miller and family have
moved into their new modern brick
home, which has just been completed.
Mr.. and Mrs. William D. Edgar and
children spent Sunday with relatives
in Accident.