The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-06-13
OAKLAND EAGERLY AWAITS OPENING OF FIREMENS
CONVENTION HERE; TO MEET JUNE 10, 20 AND Il
Approximately 1900 Visitors Are
Expected; Some Companies To
Bring Over 100 Persons
LIST TENTATIVE PROGRAM

Oakland is eagerly awaiting
the opening of the forty-third an
nual convention of the Maryland
State Firemen's Convention here
next Wednesday morning. The
sessions will continue on Thurs
day and Friday, June 20 and 81.
This convention is expected to
attract one of the largest crowds
between 1850 and 1500-who will be
here, being connected directly or indi-
rectly with the 155 fire companies in
the State. Many out of State fire COM
panies from nearby towns are also
expecting to attend and several hum
dred other visitors will likely be here
for the parade and activities of the
convention.
Some of the larger reservations al
ready made through the housing COM
mittee of the Oakland fire company in
clude Westminster, 60, including band;
Hyattsville, 1875, including band and
auxiliary; Brunswick, Mt. Rainier, An
napolis, West Annapolis and Easton,
between 20 and 80 delegates, and many
other companies ranging from ten
to Is each.
Notice
On account of the extremely large
crowd expected the local housing COM
mittee issued the following notice this
morning:
"The citizens of Oakland and Mt.
Lake Park, who have kindly consented
to help out in the way of housing Wis
itors during the Firemen's COnven-
ton next week, are requested not to
accept any visitors who are unable to
present card from the housing COM
mittee."
The tentative program calls for reg
istration of delegates and visitors at
9 a. m. on June 10. The first session of
the convention will meet at 2 p. m. in
the High School auditorium where
Mayor Grover C. Stemple will deliver
an address of welcome. This is to be
followed by a sightseeing tour to
Swallow Falls. The second session is
called for TOO p. m.
The third session is called for 900
a. NJ, Thursday, followed by a me-
mortal service and sight seeing trip
to Table Rock. The fourth session will
be at 700 p. m.
On Friday there will be mammoth
parade and the awarding of prizes.
Prizes will be given for the best equip
ment, best uniformed company, best
auxiliary; largest out-of-State COM
pany; best out-of-State equipment;
largest representation; best drilled
company; engine hookup and best
band.
Make Request Concerning Cars
On account of the small amount of
parking space available in the bust
ness area, the members of the local
fire company are requesting that citi-
liens of Oakland, whenever possible,
leave their automobiles in their gar
ages or at their homes during cOnven-
ton week so as to provide more park
ing space for visitors.
Distinguished Guests Expected
Among the distinguished guests ex-
pected to attend the convention are
Harry w. Nice, Governor of Mary
land; Howard w. Jackson, Mayor of
Baltimore; Howard Traver, fire chief
of Baltimore; Edward H. War;, chief
Salvage Corps, Baltimore; Lewis c.
Carpenter, director fire extension
schools of West Virginia.
Church organizations and others are
making plans to serve meals during
the convention. The town will be gayly
decorated for the occasion and there
will be a carnival and a number of
amusements provided during the stay
of the visitors.
This will be one of the largest con-
ventions ever held in Oakland.