The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1933-12-21
MT. LAKE PARK
DOlbOw Community Tree

For thlrty-nlne years Rev. A. j.
("Andy') Dolbow has been fixture
at Mountain Lake Park during the an
nual sessions of the Interdenomina-
tional Campmeeting. In fact, Rev.
Dolbow is so much of an institution as
the meetings themselves.
Every evening, at twilight, during
the meetings, hundreds gathered in a
circle with candy" in the center, to
sing the good old gospel songs and
worship with him in his "ring meet
ings." On the evenings when his Eek
perience" was given in his inimitable
and interesting style, enthusiasm and
religious fervor reached their height.
During all these years, literally thous-
ands have been spiritually uplifted
and hi tteir faith Gin unseen things
above strengthened in these unique
meetings under the leadership of Rev.
Dolbow. He has brought cheer and
hope and happiness to many.
What then more fitting than that
the Community Christmas tree, SYM
Dol of cheer and hope, should be
planted on the exact spot where his
famous "ring meetings" were held
and that is to be dedicated to this
man of God? .. >......
1t was, indeed, an inspiring thought
of Mrs. Winchell that the tree this
year be so dedicated-a living tree as
testimonial of the love and esteem in
which this virile preacher is held by
his legion Of f ends.
The dedicat ~ will take place Sat-
urday evening n the old auditorium
grounds at $50 o'clock. Rev. Mid
daugh, pastor of the M. E. church at
the Park, will have charge of the GER
emonies and the choir of that church
will render Christmas carols. The
Oakland band will be asked to partic-
ipate.
1t is anticipated that the Mayor
and Council will provide "a treat for
the children. Everyone is invited, es-
pecially the friends and acquaintance
of Rev. Dolbow.
The tree will be decorated and
lighted by the Monongahela West
Penn Power Company which so gener-
ously donated it's services last year.
Other Christmas Celebrations
A Christmas pageant, entitled "Star
Cleans" will be presented at the Bap-
list church, Saturday evening, at 1880
o'clock. A cordial invitation is eX-
tended the public to attend this SER
vice.
The money being spent by Uncle
Sam in the CWA program is noticea-
bly, reflected in the increased buying
throughout this community.
Miss Mary Compton, the bright and
attractive eleven-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas L. Compton,
who suffered a fracture of her skull
when accidentally struck by a sled
while coasting last Thursday after
noon, and who has since been in the
Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, is eX-
pected to be brought to her home here
next Sunday. The child is improving
nicely.
Marshall Brown, of Fairmont, w.
Va, is here for visit through the
holiday season with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George M. Brown.
Miss Ruth Ream, of the Harrison
burg State Teachers College; Elmus
Ream, of Orange, N. j., and Miss
Edith Ream, of Charlotte Hall, Md,
will spend their Christmas holidays
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
W. Ream.
Miss Virginia Weeks and Miss
Helen Leighton, of Bowling Green,
KY, are home for the Yuletide season.
Frank Calls, of near Hoyes, spent
Sunday here with his brother, LincolI
Calls.
Miss Marguerite Rathbun is home
after an extended visit with her sis
ter, Mrs. Katherine Gosnell, in Balti-
more.
Postmaster H. c. Leighton has re-
turned from Cincinnati, Ohio, in which
city he had spent several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Oswell and
daughter, Miss Harriet, left Wednes-
day by motor for New Jersey to visit
their daughter and sister. ..,.:,.
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