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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
Hagerstown Choir To Give Pro-
gram Here December Bird

Much interest appears to De ulS-
PLAYED in the coming visit OF the
Hagerstown a cappella choir to OAK
land on Saturday, December 3, when
a program is to be presented IN the
High school auditorium.
The Hagerstown group took ms.
place in the Mt. Lake Choral testlVal
in 1887, and participated this year, al
though not competing for prizes IN
the contest. Tickets are beng SOLO
for Is and % cents.
Those who are volunteering 10 pun
up" two for the night and provide
breakfast, are requested to notify MRS
Irene U. Brann, Oakland. One Tree
ticket will be given each one VINO does
this.
The program is being sponsored oy
the Oakland Community choir. Inc
local group sang selections IRON
'.Eliiah" last Sunday afternoon IN the
Methodist church.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
Heaviest Demand For Hunting
Permits Since 1880

State Game Department officials
have reported the heaviest demand for
hunting licenses since 1880. An adj
ditional 5000 permits, of various
kinds, were ordered from printers or
a crush" basis when court clerks in
every county suddenly began report
ing sell-outs.
Sales thus far indicated the 65,740
licenses originally distributed in the
countys were nearly gone and that the
total issued would exceed 10000,
Eighteen counties reported sell-outs
in county resident permits and ordered
$500 additional. Heaviest sales were
registered in Baltimore, Allegany and
Garrett counties.
There had been 1928 resident per
mits issued at the office of A. G. Ross,
clerk of the circuit court, in Oakland,
up to Tuesday noon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
STATEMENT SHOWS WHERE
RED CROSS MONEY GOES
Annual Report Is Made By Mrs.
E. Z. Tower, County Chairman

A fnanciel statement of the Garrett
County chapter of the American Red
Cross, made by Mrs. E. 2. Tower
chairman, shows receipts of $219.25
during the year, S2O1.5O of which was
half the memberships from 403 mem
bers in last years drive. The other
half goes to National headquarters.
Expenditures included glasses fol
children, $63; Chinese relief, $50;
stranded transients, $1630; Home ny
giene and first aid books, $1,000; aid
for World War Veterans, $40; aand
other small items.
Other activities included two classes
in first aid conducted by DR.. E. l.
Baumgartner, and one now being in
structed by DR.. H. R. DuPuy, county
health officer; instruction in two home
hygiene and care of the sick groups;
furnishing clothing to 1895 individuals
from supplies furnished by national
Headquarters. Of this number 549
were school children. Twelve half
fare tickets have been used in trans
portation. The Oakland Girl Scout
troop, No. /, under Mrs. Nelson
Krause, captain, and Miss Beryl Davis
lieutenant, made 20 layettes from
material furnished by the Red Cross
chapter. A high school student also
made layette.
The Red Cross roll call for member
ships for the ensuing year, is now be-
ing conducted. A call for the support
of all citizens is being made.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
OAKLAND MERCHANT WINS
INSURANCE CLAIM SUIT
Jury Returns Verdict For Plain
tiff In Amount Of $1,7S3

The claim of Frank H. Field, Oak
land merchant, against the Equitable
Life Insurance society, was upheld
late Monday by jury in Circuit court
of Allegany county, at Cumberland.
After celebrating an hour, the jury
returned a verdict for the plaintiff in
the amount of $1,783.
The amount represents disability
benefits allegedly due Field on three
policies held with the company, to-
gether with premiums paid on them.
The jury declined to assess interest
on the claim, amounting to 1921, which
would have brought the total to
$2,O15.
Trial of the suit was begun Friday
morning and resumed Monday morn
ing after weekend recess.
Field claimed total disability from
December, 1885, to September, 1886,
and asked payment of benefits total
ing $125 a month.
Testimony purporting to show that
the plaintiff was actively engaged in
business during the period he was
alleged disabled was introduced by the
defendant company.
Lengthy dispositions Of doctors who
had treated Field for a throat disorder
and other ailments were read to the
jury.
w. w. Dawson and E. Ray Jones, of
Oakland, and William A. Gunter, Of
Cumberland, were attorneys for the
plaintiff, while William S. Jenkins and
Walter C. Capper, of Cumberland,
represented the defendant.
The case went to the jury after al
most two hours Of argument by OPP
posing counsel.
Mr.. Field was a former merchant at
Weston, w. Va, and was a patient at
Hopemont in 1881, later removing to
Oakland in 1882, where he and his
brothers opened the Half-Price Stores.
There are now stores at Petersburg,
Franklin, W. Va, in addition to the
Moorefeld, Parsons, Kingwood, and
Oakland store
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
DIR. NAT T. FRAME TALKS
AT ANNUAL All BANQUET
'Take Time Out To Enjoy Finer
Things Of Life" He Advises

"Take time out for recreation and
an enjoyment of nature, music, and
the fine arts" DR.. Nat T. Frame
former West Virginia Extension direc-
tor, and now director of Oglebay In
stitute, near Wheeling, told 125 OIL
more people who attended the annual
All club banquet at Friendsville last
Friday evening.
DR.. Frame was the principal speak
er on the program and he brought out
the idea of the proper use of time for
the better things in life, even though
"you had to get the hay in the barn
before it rained." An appreciation of
the finer things in life is important
just as the work on a farm, was his
opinion, expressed to All club men,
bers, the older youth group, and par
ents, who attended,
Miss Jessie Guard, Friendsville,
toastmistress. Rev. R. L. Greynolds
spoke briefly and a number of guests
were introduced Mrs. Delma Arnold
and Mrs. Frances Smith, Kitzmiller,
rendered special music. A candle
service, at the close of the meeting,
was led by Mylo S. Downey, assistant
in club work for Maryland. The meet
ing was under the direction of John
H. Carter, county agent, Miss Mildred
Barton, home demonstration agent,
and members of the Garrett County
Youth club.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
Laymen's League To Have Min
strel and Amateur Contest

Members of the Layman's League
of st. Matthew's church are arrang-
ing for combined minstrel and anna
teur contest, to be held in the Parish
house on Tuesday evening, December
6. Tickets will be 10 and Is cents.
Simon Cogley and his associates will
have charge of the minstrel show. Any
amateurs specializing in musical,
dance and other original numbers may
enter the contest by applying to M.
Cogley, Oakland, or to DR.. Oscar Hall,
Mt. Lake Park. Cash prizes for the
contest are being offered.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
ROTARY CLUB TO SPONSOR
BOYS BAND ORGANIZATION
Permanent Committee Is Named
will Seek Budget of $500

The Oakland Rotary club unani-
mously decided last Friday evening to
sponsor the Oakland Boys band and
make a permanent organization for
the youth Of the town. The plan Of
organization was presented to the
Rotarians by Delbert Davis, and at a
meeting of the Board of Directors at
Table Rock on Monday evening, a
permanent band committee was ap-
pointed.
The committee includes Delbert
Davis, chairman, Grover C. Stemple,
Dr.. w. W. Grant, Ralph E. Weber,
Arthur Lawton, Foster D. Bittle and
Emroy Bolden. A temporary com
mittee, elected several weeks ago, met
with Mayor Lawrence Fraley and
worked out the details which were
presented to the club last Friday
night.
The organization will seek a bud
get of 5000 annually, Legislation
already makes it mandatory for the
town to levy 5000 annually. The club
expects to obtain $3.50 from town Or
CARNATIONS, and donations from citi-
zens amounting to $3.50.
With this budget it will be possible
to pay band leader and to take care
of other necessary expenses. A prac-
tice session is being planned for next
Tuesday evening.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
Union Thanksgiving Service

The churches of Oakland will join
in Union Thanksgiving service
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in the
Parish house of st. Matthew's Episco-
pal church, Second and Center streets.
DR.. A. B. Learner, pastor of St.
Marks Lutheran church, will preach.
A special anthem will be sung by the
Oakland Community choir. The young
people of st. Matthew's church are in
charge of the decorations for the
Parish house, which will be ap-
propriate to the harvest season.
There will be an early service of
Holy Communion in the Parish house
at a. M, for the benefit of those
unable to come at 10 o'clock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
KITZMILLER TRIMS HUB
CITY BUT LOSES FINALS
Soccer Team Defeated By Lack
ey High In Western Shore
Championship

Scoring all its points in the last
quarter Lackey High school came
from behind to defeat Kitzmiller High
4 to 2 and win the Western Shore
soccer championship in a contest at
Frederick on Monday afternoon.
Both of Kitzmiller's points were
scored in the third quarter.
Kitzmiller had reached the finals by
defeating Hagerstown High at Han
cock last Thursday afternoon by
score of 4 to 0. In the Hagerstown
game, Moore, right inside forward
made a goal in the first period and
Markley, center forward, booted one
in the second. The entire Kitzmiller
team seemed to play inspired soccer
to completely outclass the Hub city
boys.
The team is composed of WEIGHT,
goal Crosco, right fullbacks; Youkon,
left fulIback; Cardaro, Cough, and
Pratt, halfbacks; Paugh, Moore, Nell
vic, Markley, Hershberger, on the for
ward line,
This is the most advancement that
a Garrett county soccer team has ever
made in state tournament play. The
team is coached by Joseph Sollars,
former Oakland High student and
Frostburg State Teachers College
graduate. While in high school Sol
lars was goalkeeper for the Oakland
High soccer team.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
OPENED BARBER SHOP IN
OAKLAND WHILE FUGITIVE
Is Recognized And Jailed; Held
On Assault Charge In Allegany

Assigned Saturday in the Justice
of the Peace Court in Cumberland on
charges of assaulting a State police
man and carrying concealed Weap-
ons, James H. Winebrenner, 70, OF
Corrigansville, was committed to the
Allegany county jail in default OF
81 500 bond for action of the Allegany
county grand jury.
Winebrenner was apprehended IN
Oakland by Officer Carl &. Storm,
State Police, after he he'd eluded off
GERS since last April 81, when he bat
tied several officers who sought to
arrest him at his home. A .38 calibre
revolver, which police said he bran
dished during the fight, was eXhlb-
tied in court.
Winebrenner, powerfully-bulIt
man, was accused of attacking Sergt'
A. M. Spioch, State Police, when OF
fcers went to his home on April Il,
after neighbors reported he had made
a threat to kill his wife and chased
her from her home. He fled IN the
darkness and fell into Wills Creek
while the officers were chasing him.
Winebrenner said he was i'll Tor sew
eraI weeks from exposure and an
injured knee.
After wandering about the country
several months, he came to Oakland
and opened barber shop on Ihlrd
street, where Officer Storm recog-
niZed him.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
STATE ROADS COMMISSION
READY TO CONQUER SNOW
Fences Up At Points Where
Drifting Is Likely To Occur

The State Roads Commission from
end to end of Maryland, but especially
in Garrett county, is ready to cope
with SHOWS that may or may not come
during the months ahead A small
army of men equipped with modern
power machinery has been assigned
to the task of keeping the highways
clear.
Thirty miles of snow fences in Gar
rett county, and a total of one hun
bred fifty miles throughout the State,
have been erected at points where OBJ
servations over a period of years
indicate drifting is likely to occur. And
the big fleet of plows to clear the
highways has been made ready for
immediate use.
Two hundred and fifty heavy-duty
motor trucks have been fitted with
"a" frames and underframes of heavy
welded steel members to which pusher
type plows may be readily attached.
To cope with deep snow and drifts
which pushed plows can't remove sat
isfactorily, fifteen powerful rotary
type plows, two of them in this county,
which pick up the snow much after the
fashion of a giant vacuum cleaner,
and then blow it far to one side, have
been made ready. Thirty "V"-type
plows, mounted on heavy-duty trac-
tors, are also available to aid in keep
ing highways open. Garrett county has
three other tractor plows and 20
truck plows.
Hills To Be Treated
Moreover, along bad curves and
on steep hills, piles of cinder sand and
Stag and shovels have been placed so
that in event of sleet dangerous points
may be treated to prevent skidding of
vehicles.
Foremen in charge of the various
shops of the Commission have been in
structed just what to do when snow
begins to fall, and when sleet storms
come. men will leave their homes and
report to their posts Immediately 50
that the work of clearing will keep
pace with the snowfall.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
Self Help University Has Now
COMPLETED Nine Weeks Of Study

The Mountain Lake Self Help Uni
versity has now completed its first
nine weeks of curricular activities
with seven instructors teaching thlr-
teen classes. The school began on
September II.
Work is now under way to complete
the gymnasium at the Assembly Hall,
and regular basketball practice is to
get started by December l, according
to B. L. Linsey, instructor in physical
education.
Miss Frances Miller, Of the uni
versity staff, and a former missionary
to China, gave an interesting lecture
on "Changing China" in the Lutheran
church in Oakland last Sunday even
ing. A quartet composed of Dorothy
Kelly, Louise Raymer, Bernice Camp
bell and Henrietta Peyton, sang
publish Glad Tydings."
The ministerial society Of the uni
versitv and their adviser, DR.. W. b.
Love. met in honor Of the birthday
anniversary of Professor G. b. Doren'
at the home & Miss Josie Weimer, IN
the Park, last Wednesday evening"
November 16.
The regular meeting of the Pat
rons' Association is scheduled for next
Tuesday evening, November 20, at the
college building. Everyone is invited
TO attend. A program is being ar
ranged.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
FAIRCHANCE LUMBER co.
Low BIDDER ON SCHOOLS
Additions To Be Built To Oak
land Elementary And KitzmiI-
Ter High School in Near Future
BIDS OPENED ON SATURDAY

The Fairchance Lumber Company,
Fairchance, Pa, was low bidder on
both additions to the Oakland Elemen-
tary School and the Kitzmiller High
School, it was announced by F. E.
Rathbun, County Superintendent,
following the public openeing of bids
in the office of the Board of Education
last Saturday afternoon.
At the time more than twenty-five
interested parties were present, in
Guiding Ralph Hutchins, of the Fed
eraI Emergency Administration Of
Public Works, and F. j. Thurman, of
Smith and May, architects.
There were four bids submitted on
the Oakland Elementary addition, and
five bids on the Kitzmiller addition, as
follows:
Oakland Elementary
Fairchance Lumber Company, Fair
chance, Pa, $35,995.
George F. Hazelwood, Cumberland,
S42,735.
Paul S. Horner Company, Clarks-
burg, W. Va, $4,000.
Hardesty Brothers, Oakland, $48,-
227.
Kitzmiller School
Fairchance Lumber Co., $4O,995.
Geo. F. Hardwood, $46,289.
Paul S. Horner Co., S48,743.
Snider Brothers, Keyser, West Va.
$47,43O.
Hardesty Brothers, $52,995.
The Board, at it's meeting, author
lied w. w. Dawson, president, and F.
E. Rathbun, secretary, to enter into
formal contracts for the construction
of additions and alterations to the
two buildings in accordance with the
legal requirements of the Maryland
public school law and the Federal
Emergency Administration of Public
Works.
The contract will be awarded to the
Fairchance Lumber Company, follow
ing formal approval by the PWA au-
thorities, Mr.. Rathbun stated.
Actual construction work on the
addition to the Oakland addition is ex-
pected to get under way on Friday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
Falls IS Feet Into Deep Creek
Lake While Painting Bridge

Walter Bell, about 27 years Of age,
while engaged in painting the Deep
Creek bridge, 10 miles north of Oak
land, fell distance of 65 feet into
the lake, and narrowly escaped
drowning.
Fellow workmen Immediately began
the work of rescue and dropped block
and tackle lines to him. Bell was
reported to be a good swimmer but
his clothing hampered him greatly
and he was having difficulty keeping
afioat. He was able to grab one of
the lines tossed to him and was hauled
to safety
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
Birthday Surprise Dinner

On Sunday, November 20, Mrs
James Junkins was the guest of honor
at a birthday surprise dinner given by
the family at her home at Altamont'
The guests spent the day with her.
Those present were: James Junklns,
Sr., Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Junklns and
daughter Jean, Luke; Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Blacklin, Cumberland; Miss Ber-
nadean Junkins, Kitzmiller; James,
Jr., and Donald Junkins, Altamont; L.
D. Junkins and daughter and Vivian
Junkins, Elk Garden; and Mrs. Maud
Junkins and son Frank, Mt. Lake
Park,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
Resigns AS Postmaster

Mrs. Frances H. Matthews has re-
signed as postmaster of the Oakland
postoffice, it was announced this
week. The resignation is to take
effect on January 1.
Mrs. Matthews was appointed act
ing postmaster early in 1884, and re-
ceived the postmastership on June II,
1884. She was reappointed in June
of this year for period of four years.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
Oakland High To Have An Ad-
ditiOnal Instructor

Oakland High school will have an
additional instructor, it was an
nounced this morning by F. E. Rath-
bun, county superintendent DR.. Albert
S. Cook, state superintendent, has
authorized the appointment.
Mr.. Rathbun said the new instructor
would teach English, mathematics and
music. Several are under considera-
ton, but no appointment has been
made.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
Road Fund Overdrawn

Fourteen counties have overdrawn
their lateral roads funds accounts for
total of $156,776. The overdraft
must be made up from gasoline taxes
distributed during the current fiscal
period.
Garrett county was overdrawn $751;
812. Allegany and Washington coun-
ties topped the list of the counties
sin the red"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
Firemen Called To Deer Park

Oakland Firemen were called t.
Deer Park last Sunday evening to eX-
tinguish a fue fire at the home of
Claude Friend. There was no damage.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24
MARRIED

Gender WoOddelI - Miss Kathryn
Wooddell, a daughter of Mrs. Sallie
Wooddell, and Mr.. Bernard l. Gender
were married in Cumberland Tuesday
morning, November %. The wedding
came as surprise to large number
of friends.
Mr.. Gender left Oakland early on
Tuesday morning, apparently to at
tend to some business matters in
Baltimore and then continue to Dur
ham, N. c., for the Pitt-Duke football
game on Saturday. A telegram to
relatives here said he would carry out
his plans, except there would be tickets
for two.
Mr.. Gender operates the Maryland
Theatre, Oakland, and the Grand
Theatre, Friendsville, and is the rep
resentative of the Western Union
Telegraph company here.
The bride has been in the employ of
the Shaffer Jewelry store for a year
or more.
McIntire- Baines-Miss Anna May
Baines, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
James Henry Baines, of Hyattsville,
Md, became the bride of John New
ton McIntire, youngest son of Mr..
and Mrs. C. N McIntire, last Satur-
day afternoon, November 10, in the
Pinckney Memorial Episcopal church
at Hyattsville.
Mr.. McIntire has been in Washing
ton, D. c., for the past several years,
He is a graduate of the University of
Maryland and is at present studying
law.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-11-24

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Evening star., 1938-04-11
Gayety Features
Chinese Beauty.

II ooKs AND LAUGHS" current
burlesque attraction at the Gayety,
lives up to its name in refreshing
style. In the looks" department are
Amy Fong and Paula. Miss Fong is
the statuesque Chinese beauty who
always commands an enthusiastic fol-
lowing here. Her manner of working
has improved somewhat since her
previous appearance, and she fits we'll
into the headline spot.
Billed as an extra" feature, Paula
(just plain Paula, according to the
program provides several moments
Of more than passing interest. Her
dancing, which is on the exotic side,
is an enhancement to the show Of
considerable magnitude. Between the
Misses Fong and Paula, the first half
Of the productions title is accounted
for satisfactorily.
The laughs are the concern of Bob
Ferguson, Max Coleman and Harry
Bentley. BY now it should be known
rather generally that Mr.. Ferguson
is one Of the most amusing fellows to
come to town under the banner of
1zzy Hirst. His scratchy voice and
dead pan" combine with his ability
to put a slightly different twist on
many of the old reliable sketches to
furnish many mirthful periods. Mr..
Coleman's dialect work is, as usual,
acceptable, and Mr. Bentley manages
to coax a laugh occasionally.
c. A. M.
Evening star., 1938-04-11

bet they said. We'll, so long, Holly
wood. Keep us in mind in case any,
thing turns up"
But nothing is going to turn up
before April 18, when the two sing in
the first operetta Washington has seen
since "Fredericka" was at the National
more than a year ago
\
PATRICIA BOWMAN. local girl
who has danced her way into the
hearts Of couple Of continents, OBJ
viously has captured Ray Bells type
writer as we'll. At any rate comes a
note from it saying, "As an extra
added attraction the show (next
week's) will offer Washington's own
Patricia Ballerina, recognized as the
premier ballerina of the day" =.
The same bill will have Paul Gerrits,
Sylvia Froos and other talent selected
with the idea Of bringing Lent to an
end with bang o.. Tobacco Road"
hardest perennial in modern stage
history. is going to play fourth and
farewell farewell is what they always
say) engagement in Washington at
the National starting May 2.
X \ X X
THE Earle's Easter Parade" which
will supplement Carole Lombards
newest comedy starting Friday, is
topped by Judy Canova. Judy, with
Sister Annie and Brother Zeke. will
show just what it is that has made
their hill-billy act such a success in
pictures and on the air. And, after
the Easter parade has passed, Johnny
Payette announces the appearance the
following week of radios newest SEN
sation, Tommy Riggs, whose Betty
Lou has been having such a big win
ter on the Rudy Vale Hour. Early
in May, which is just around the
corner of the recession, the same thea
ter will offer that long-awaited anti
dote for swing music in the form of
Wayne Kings Band. Mr.. King plays
as II he never even heard of swing,
which will make a great many Gus
toners happy.
Evening star., 1938-04-11
Crucifxion Drama
Given This Week.

THE DREAM OF PILATES
WIFE" a one-act play by the
Rev. William Hervey Woods, portray
ing events leading up to the Crucifix-
ion, will be given by cast of IS men,
bers Of the Central Presbyterian
Church in the church auditorium
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday
nights.
AS far as is known it will be the first
time the play. written several years
ago by DR.. Woods, a Presbyterian
minister Of Winchester, Va, who since
has died, ever has been presented on
any stage.
Yerby Pannill, well-known amateur
actress. is directing the preparation
and also is playing the leading fem
mime role of Procula, Pilates wife.
The role Of PLATE is being shared by
B. ]. Brooks and Roy w. Prince.
Maude Hudson Dismer impersonates
Rachel, Proculas maid Other parts
are taken by ALA Rogers, Jimmy An
derson, Mary Barr Bush, Ella Harley,
Callie Hull, Hugh B. Nesbitt, jr., and
William Dismer. jr.
Members of all Washington churches
are invited to any of the three per-
1ormances, there being no admission
charge.