The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1933-06-15
MT. LAKE PARK

IHSIS Is IlOIIIIiS dS WHOl6SOIlle dS
the knowledge that citizens have faith
in their communities. We note that
in nearby city, which has been es-
pecially hard hit by the depression
its citizens saw the need of a new
bank and on Monday, at a victory
dinner, it was announced that 400 citi-
lens of the county had subscribed
more than $250,000 to the capital
stock of the institution. In other
words, need arose, the citizens
xensed their obligations to their CON-
n1unity and to each other, and the
thing was done. What can be done
ather places can be done here. The
Park needs building up. Its one-time
glory needs to be revived. How
We do not pretend to know. But the
first prerequisite is faith in the COM
munity and each other; the elimina-
ton of petty jealosies and animosi-
ties, and then mass cooperation.
Church. political, fraternity and class
distinctions must give way to the
community spirit. Sell ourselves the
idea that the Park has future as
well as a past-then sell that idea to
some one else. 1t can be done. If a
thing will help your community, it
will help you. You can only build
up your personal business by building
up the business of the community at
large. In community success, the
rich and well-to-do are not the only
ones to profit. Remember, that il
you have ordinary ability, you have
a chance of getting a part of every
dollar spent in your town and county.
The first unit of the new road to
Deer Park is completed, except for
the shoulders. And there is some talk
of building another mile or so yet
this year. And wouldn't that be
something!
What is known at the Jamison de-
four has now been made safe and
secure for autos. going to or coming
from Loeb Lynn. Under the circum-
stances, that is the best that can be
done to relieve the inconvenience
caused by rebuilding the road from
the Yough bridge to the postoffice.
Until the newly poured cement hard
ems sufficiently we will simply have
to grin and bear it. But when the
road is open to traffic, we will forget
the inconvenience in the pride of the
new construction.
We wonder if the collecting of old
Reckties has been started around
here? If it has, well, just consider
this item a space filler. But that
might be said of many of our items.
Any way, some bird conceived the
idea of gathering up all the old, worn
neckties in given community and
turning them over to the welfare
workers for the making of quilts to
be sold. The idea has spread. For
instance, in Fairmont the Boy Scouts
collected nearly 1000 ties, and in
Huntington, w. Va, nearly 10000.
Now they will be made into beautiful
quilts, sold, and the money received
used to relieve distress. We imagine
the merchants could well afford to
give some suitable prize or reward
to the Boy Scouts for their efforts,
for the men will cling to frazzled ties.
And the wives-how they would
dearly love to get rid of some old,
faded, although favorite, tie of friend
husband. A good idea, don't you
think?
We have come to the conclusion
that the activities of the town au-
thorities are only limited by their
resources. Just now, taking advan-
tage Of the present situation, they
have selected certain outstanding
spots in the Park for Identification.
The first is the triangle facing Brae-
thorn, on the Stae road opposite the
auditorium grounds. Old stumps
have been dynamited and piled for
burning. The town and Mrs. Camp
BELL, who owns and operates Brae-
thorn, will join in making and plant
ing flower beds and keeping the
surrounding lawn in trim shape.
Other projects of this character are
contemplated. The banks along road
ways have been Strengthened and
sloned, giving a neat and tidy effect.
ALI this helps lot.
It is pleasing and encouraging to
note the painting of the Allegheny
House, the Searle cottage, Braethorn,
and the Gibson store building in Loeb
Lynn.
Mrs. R. L. Cunningham and son,
Lawrence NJ, of Fairmont, spent
Sunday in the Park the guest of
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Stockslager, of
Pittsburgh, are spending few days
atltheir cottage-the Yoder cottage.
Mrs. Louis Walters, of Fairmont,
has opened her cottage for the sum-
nier months.
Mrs. Elizabeth Talson, of Wheel
ing, is here for the season. Mrs.
Talson has her voting residence at
the Park. "J
Mr.. and Mrs. William Booth, of
Sewickley, Pa, are guests at the Mt.
Lake Hotel.
Mr.. Frank Murphy spent the week
end with his family.
Mrs. Rebecca Crane and daughter,
Mary Louise, are guests of Mrs.
Cranes mother, Mrs. Julia Ruhl.
Mrs. Tevey Nutter and daughter,
of Fairmont, spent few days at
their cottage.
MIR. and Mrs. John Colecamp and
son spent Sunday in Piedmont, w.
Va.
Levi B. Harr, of New York City, is
in the Park for short stay.
Jack Craig suffered severe heat
vrostration last Thursday. He is re-
covering.
Mrs. Mary Coffindaffer and daugh-