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The Republican., 1939-05-18
Plans For July A Celebration Are
Progressing Rapidly

Plans for the Oakland Firemen's ALI
nual celebration during the week of
July A, are progressing rapidly, a
member of the committee reported
this morning. Advance information
from a carnival company promises
twelve rides and twelve shows for the
week Of July to 8, inclusive. Invita-
tions have already been sent to about
forty fire companies and bands.
AS an added attraction it was de-
cided by the committee to present five
free trips to the Worlds Fair, which
is an all-expense plan. Awards will be
transferable.
The Republican., 1939-05-18
Harvey GOrtner To Build Home
At GrantSville

Harvey Gortner has sold his brick
and frame bungalow in Grantsville to
Mrs. C. C. Beachy, who for many years
has resided on large farm near Bit
finger. Possession is to be given Sep
tember 1. Mr. Gortner has purchased
the interest of Samuel U. Yoder in the
four-acre tract jointly owned by them
at the east end of Grantsville, block
north of the National Highway near
Community Park, where he plans to
erect new modern home. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gortner made trip to New York
City recently to inspect model homes
displayed at the Worlds Fair and Sc
lected the plans for their proposed new
home from among these exhibits. The
house is to be Of brick and glass con,
struction and of Georgian style, and
to be equipped with all the newest
ideas for home convenience and com
fort
The Republican., 1939-05-18
GOVERNOR VETOES SPECIAL
DISCOUNTS BILL ON TAXES
County Treasurer Advertises
That Original Discount Rates
Prevail On Tax Payments
HAD COLLECTED $4,000

Senate Bill No. 78, introduced at the
late session of the General Assembly
by Senator Clifford Friend, which pro-
vided a discount of from to 5 per cent
on county taxes, was vetoed by Gov
ernor O'Conor yesterday because it
conficted with the State law relative
to the collection of taxes. Taxes had
been collected here for several weeks
under the provisions of what was pre-
sumed to be the law.
According to an advertisement in
The Republican today authorized by
Jesse j. Ashby, Jr., county treasurer,
that officer will now be forced to col
lect all future county taxes at the rate
of discount shown on the original tax
bill Of the present year, which does not
permit a discount greater than two
per cent at any time during the tax
paying period.
A paragraph in the vetoed bill
stated that interest on state and coun-
ty taxes would start October 81,
whereas a statewide law fixes the in
terest on state taxes starting October
1. The governor, in vetoing the
measure, said the bill would have
given Garrett taxpayers additional
grace not enjoyed by citizens of other
counties.
Mr.. Ashby announced last night
that about $75,000 in taxes had been
collected thus far this year and peo-
pie who had paid had been given as
much as four percent discount, if the
payment was made in March or April.
Three percent discount was being al
lowed during May and June under the
law which has been vetoed.
Mr.. Ashby said that the law now III
effect is Chapter 1919, Acts of 1887,
which allows 2 percent discount to
June l, one percent June 1 to July 81,
and no discount after July 81. Inter-
est would start after October 1, 1889,
at one-half percent per month.
Mr. Ashby said he had understood
that William C. Walsh, attorney gen.
eral of the State, had noticed the dis
crepancy and conflict with the state
wide measure when the bill was en-
route through the legislature, and
that he had prepared an amendment
to take care of it. What became of the
amendment is not known.
E. Ray Jones, former secretary Of
State, said this morning that Chapter
287, a statewide measure, which had
been signed by the governor, author
lied the County Commissioners to fix
the rate of discount by resolution.
Whether or not the County Commits
sioners would take advantage of this
law to keep the interest rate from
to 3 per cent up to July 1, was not
known this morning.
According to Mr.. Ashby's announce
ment, the rates of discount as printed
on the original bill this year, are now
in effect.
The Republican., 1939-05-18
State Tax Officials Confer With
County Officials

Harry o. Levin, chairman OF the
Maryland State Tax Commission, wien
M. ]. Lindsey, chief supervisor OF
assessments, Baltimore, were in Oak
land on Monday for conference with
the Board of County Commissioners
and R. C. McComas, supervisor of as
sessments for Garrett county.
A number of routine assessment
matters were discussed. The State tax
officials also visited in Allegany
county where completion of the re-as-
sessment in that county is in progress
The Republican., 1939-05-18
FORMER CITY CLERK IS
HELD FOLLOWING AUDIT
Is Accused By Mayor And Town
Council of Misappropiation Of
Funds; Hearing Is Waived
SUM SAID TO BE S2,931

Charged with misappropriation of
funds of the Mayor and Town Council
of Oakland, j. Frank Browning, for
mer clerk-collector for the town and at
this time acting postmaster, was ap-
pretended last Friday afternoon by
Sheriff J. w. Owens upon a warrant
issued by Magistrate Charles F. White
based upon information furnished by
city officials.
Taken before Magistrate White, he
waived hearing and was held under
$1,000 bond for his appearance at the
September term of the Circuit Court
at which time the grand jury will take
the matter under consideration.
The warrant, sworn out by Mayor
Lawrence M. Fraley, and Irwin R.
Rudy, president of the Town Council,
specifically charged Browning with
embezzling $597.38 of the Councils
funds on or about December 1, 1888.
Mayor Fraley stated that the actual
shortage as shown by the auditors re-
port, was S2,931, having taken place
over period from September, 1885,
to February %, 1889. Browning was
covered by bonding company for the
first two years of that period, but the
bond was not renewed when due, and
the town had no protection during the
remainder of his term in office.
An audit of Browning's books was
completed last Thursday by Zebulon
Hewitt, Cumberland certified public
accountant, following three weeks OF
studying the records, and was pre-
sented at a special meeting of the
Mayor and Council the same evening.
Being present before the towns off
cials that evening the accused man de-
MED charges of being short in his ac-
counts and refused to make any resti-
tuition Of funds alleged to be missing
Amounts from the County Treas
urer for the towns share of the auto
mobile tax and bank shares tax, rc-
ceipts from the municipal scales and a
check for the redemption of property,
were included in the specific items
which he is, charged with misappro-
priating.
The accused man has been acting
postmaster since February %, and is
one of twelve applicants for perma-
nent appointment to that position. He
is former member of the Garrett
County Board of Supervisors of Elec-
tions.
Mayor Fraley intimated that Coun-
Gil would take joint civil action with
the bonding company to recover the al
legged shortage.
The Republican., 1939-05-18
BENJAMIN SCROCK

Benjamin Schrock, aged 67 years,
died at three o'clock yesterday morn
ing, May II, at his home near Bittin-
ger. He had been i'll a week and his
death was quite sudden. Pneumonia
and heart complication were given
as the cause of his death.
Mr.. Schrock was born near Bittin-
ger, a son of Moses and Catherine
Schrock He was a farmer and spent
practically his entire life in the COM
munity in which he died. Thirty five
years ago he married Miss Susan Or
endorf, also native of the commun-
ity. Three children were born to them,
two of whom died in infancy. One son,
Noah Schrock, at home, survives. Mr..
Schrock also leaves his widow and q
brother, Christ Schrock, Greenwood,
Del. He became affiliated with the
Conservative Amish Mennonite church
in early boyhood and was a devoted
aud ardent worker in the church. \
The Republican., 1939-05-18
Girl Scout Troop to Present Play

The Oakland Girl Scout Troop No.
1 is presenting a play, "The Red
Headed Stepchild," on Friday evening,
May 19, in the High school auditorium,
at 800 o'clock.
The cast includes Kathryn Butt,
Sue Sweitzer, Eleanor Sincell, Lois
Sincell, Rosemarie Booming, Clara
Beckman, Vera Welch and Peggy Cas-
teel playing the female roles, with
Marjorie Friend, 10 Downer, Elva
Porter and Nancy Bolden portraying
the male characters.
The Republican., 1939-05-18
st. Paul's Methodist Church
Winfield S. Patterson, Minister

$50. Sunday school. E. Ray Jones,
Superintendent.
1O:45 a. m. Children's Day program.
A beautiful pageant, entitled, "UneX-
pected Angel" viii! be presented.
There will be special music with a
worship service that will make this q
most interesting program. The public
is cordially invited.
6:30 Epworth League Devotional
meeting. "What Do We O%n?" will be
the topic for discussion.
The Republican., 1939-05-18
I E D
John MENHORN

John Menhorn, aged 76 years, died
last night about 11:4O o'clock, We'd
nesday, May II. He had been in i'll
health for several months.
Funeral arrangements are incom-
plete pending the arrival of several
of his children from Ohio.
Mr.. Menhorn was born at Accident,
this county, and for many years was
a blacksmith in Oakland
The Republican., 1939-05-18

Governor O'Conor announced he
would veto the Jones "ripper bill"
which would have replaced State Em-
ployment Commissioner Harry C.
Jones, Republican, by a three-man
board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18

and Bunny should be trained just as you arc trying to train her, But it's hard on a child to be the ob- 1ect Of such solicitude on every
 I think she is just fed up bit with AU1O.e Bea saying. why darling, what have you been do- ing? YCIr curls are all unused and your bow down under your ear"
 And Grandmas s saying, Bunny, dear, you t some of your scraps on the floc- yesterday"
 Or you, with no other child to concentrate on, saying, Don't yell Hello at people dear. Say How do you do.'"
 Three or :our people all bending their anxiety and affection on one little child is a trifle over towering And l think that Bunny would just like to be Bunny sometimes, with out having her attention called to every little natural mistake she makes. There is something bottled up inside her that has to get out. She wants to be herself occasionally CHILDREN MUST
 HAVE FRI DOM
 believe that If you would give her a free time to play, say an hour or two out ir the yard, with a friend or even by herself, and let her do ALMOST what she pleases, she would find it relief.
 And when she begins something
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18

degree, digestive distoders of every type and of all grades of severity =. a lowered basal metaboljc rate perhaps and an emotional in stability that physicians are accus- toned to associate with neuras- thenia."
 The upshot of pr. McLester's composite picture of a condition that physicians are accustomed to associate with neurasthenia Is, I fear, that a good many Class B neurotics will automatically grad uate to Class A.
 But neurasthenia is poor diag- nosis always, pr. McLester adds. For years he treated such patients without a diagnosis. Today he feels vonvinced that such symptoms are due to nutritional deficiency. For the prevention of such complaints Dr. McLester agrees that an adequate diet is sufficient. For treatment not only adequate diet. but the use of concentrates of the essential vita mins is necessary, to supplement the diet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18

toward you faking attention-as she thinks up what she is going to tell you.
 She talks as fast as she thinks 50 that you always feel breath less after listening to her for fifteen minutes.
 WANTS FLOOR
 ALL THE TIME
 Whenever you hesitate a moment for exactly the right word-she sup- plies it..
 She is impatient when anyone else holds the floor in spite of her attempts to grab 1t, and shows 1t by twisting and turning and star ing of into space.
 Even though you think you have the latest dope" on anything-hers is later.
 After you have gone to some pains to explain a matter, she sums it up for you nicely in one sentence.
 She wouldn't invite you to dinner and tell you to hurry up and eat faster. But, conversationally, she is always jogging your elbow-saying, Hurry up and get 1t over with"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18
WOMAN,S REALM E
GlOrWng Yourself
By Alicia Hart
NEA Service Staff Writer

NEA Service Stan Writer
 Bustles, the hour glass silhouette, embroidered details and other ultra feminine effects call for equally feminine makeup, coiffures and mannerisms. z.
 This will be a fall to look, act and be the perfect little lady. Make up must be subtle, in the pink-ar1d- white, Dresden china manner. Golf lures must be in keeping with the mode. Hands must be soft and white and meticulously groomed. Posture must be perfect of course. No sug- gestion of the gamin will be appro- priate.
 It will be a season to stand tall" Don't think for a moment that hustle bow or a rippling, front apron will conceal protruding lines at front or back. Head and soulders must be carried proudly, chest high, backbone in as straight a line as possible.
 Consider carefully all the founda- tion preparations on the market, and finally scect ore that not only will make powder stay on for hours but which will give your complexion a fl.awless, faintly irridescent appear ance.
 MAKE ROUGE
 LOOK NATURAL
 Think about lpstick and rouge in clear, natural, blood-tone colors. And in delicate pinks. These prob ably will be more flattering with your new lady clothes than exotic shades.
 Learn to apply rouge delicately, so that no rough edges and no too red spots remain. Practice until you are a veritable artist at blending artificial color to make 1t appear absolutely natural.
 Wear powder that matches exact- ly the tone of your skin. DO all you can to get rid of suntan and make that skin milky white. Put aside all thoughts of an outdoor girl ap- pearance until next summer. Clothes for fall and winter and probably spring as well, will be most becom- ing to the feminine looking individ- | ual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18
SERVICE TO FIT THE FOOD

Artichokes themselves are food it for the most exacting epicure. Serv- ing them on their own specially designed plates gives them a proper send-off. New artichokes dishes, in- ported from England, are of clear white china, divided into three sec. .tions--a center well to hold the arti- choke, depression at the side for the accompanying sauce and larger shallow section to contain the discarded leaves. A distinctive serv- ice for any discerning housewife's table.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18
HIYA, NEURAsTHENIC

HIYA, NEURASTHENIC
 Thirty years ago a nostrum achieved wide popularity as a rem- edy for weak nerves" nervous ex- haustion," 'brain fag," and the like, thanks to the testimonials of numer- ous lawyers, clergymen, college pro- fessors and other presumably brainy folk.
 Milk and egg diet was a funda- mental part of the Weir Mitchell rest cure." once popular among the new-rich and near-rich who suffer- ed nervous prostration" from the exhaustins effects of the social grind, and got away from it all for while by entering an institution and taking the rest cure" for neurasthenia, as the benton quacks of the day taught them to call it.
 Cottage cheese is an excellent source of calcium and phosphorus. Only milk and egg yolk may be rat- ed better source of these elements. Deficiency of the modern refined diet in these essentials, according to the study and experience of many good physicians, has great deal to do with the nerve" and other weaknesses or functional troubles which are so common today. Mod- ern refined diet is usually deficient also in sunshine vitainin D. which is indispensable for the assimilation, utilization and retention of calcium and phosphorus, and all of the fac- tors of the vitamin B-complex.
 Thus, discussing borderline states of nutritive failure, Dr. James s. McLester says:
 'The physician who attemuts to describe nutritional failure should confine himself to the disorders seen within his own area of activity, for climate, soil, food supply, racial cus- toms, economic conditions are all of profound importance Y. These pae tients, while presenting a great variety of symptoms, have in conl- mon"
 Quiet, please, reurathenics, we must conf1ne ourselves to the more common symptoms, due to lack of space and tender regard for the health of readers.
 ".. easy fatigue, both mental and physical, anemia of varying
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18

Travel is in the air this year! Worlds Fair in full swing-every. one seeing new sights--and many discovering for the first time how little travel can cost.
 The Fairs themselves suggest the many delightful trips nearby. From New York you may take a. 6-day cruise by freighter to Nova Scotia for $55. Hawaii is less than a week from San Francisco by passenger boat.
 And do the foreign exhibits at'the Fairs urge you to see the world? You can gratify that urge at less cost than you think.
 On one 4-month freighter trip you can SO from New York to Los Angeles via the Panama Canal, wis., 1t Japan, China. the Philippines see the mysterious Orient. The cost? About $4 a day.
 Passenger boats to Europe have reasonably priced accommodations some for less than $100. Hiking or bicycling your way through Eu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18
STEADY DISH FOR BABY

Tiny fingers, precious as they are are none too certain when handling food dishes. All too often these go skittering onto the clean floor, fl baby is left to feed himself for a minute or two. But not one of the new, special serving dishes designed particularly to stay put. Made of colorful plastic, it is divided into three compartments and has three suction-cupped .stubby legs to hold it firmly to table top or high-chair tray.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18

rope, you need to spend very little and you get delightful, intimate glimpses of the life of the people.
 And not far away are Central America, South America, Mexico! Modest-priced trips to those and other parts of the world are given in our 32-page booklet. Tells how to see the Orient, Europe, the Am ericas, has pointers on passports, travel offices, clothing.
 Send 10c in coin for your copy of HOW TO TRAVEL ON LITTLE MONEY to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave-, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS. and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18
CUTWORK IS FASHIONABLE

Cutwork always lends a rich dig nity to the luncheon cloth, and is one of the easiest forlns of en- broidery. Hot iron transfer patters No. x 6l1 contains illustration of the luncheon cloth and napkins materials needed. illuseration of stitches and complete instructions.
 To order this pattern, send Is cents in coin or stamps to Needle work Dept, Waterbury Democrat P. O. Box AZ, Station O., New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18
OF Interest
 To Women

Nave you a household problem
 to solve? Write your question
 clearly, sign your name and ad-
 dress, enclose a three cent postage
 stamp and mail to The Woman's
 Editor, Washington Service Blu.
 reau, The Democrat, 1913 18th
 Street, Washington, D. C., for a
 personal reply.
 o. My five year old son is'afraid of the dark and becomes hysterical if he happens to wake up in the night. What can be done to over- come his fear?
 A. The best thing is to have a small light in his room. Do not men, tion his fear, but during the day have him go to dark places, like a closet or cellar, with you under the pretense of helping you carry things. Be casual. Take him out to see the stars and moon, pointing out their beauty. Let him have Q flashlight to keep near his bed, as well as the permanent dim light. It may take some time for him to lose his fear, but once he realizes that darkness holds no danger, he will become confident
 @. What kind of tin cans should be used to keep red-colored fruits and beets from fading?
 A. Sanitary, fruit or R enamel, of deep-gold color with a bright finish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18

ulSteaQ or geC- ting what you say the first time, she has to ask you to repeat it. because her m 1 n d W a S three jumps ahead of you.
 She doesn't de- velop any topic that com es up. Instead, she puts a neat lid on It. and Is ready to go on to the next thing.
 While you are telling your story, her eyes are glassy
 thAaania cla a lao nc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
Keys to vite

Keys to Vite
 I noticed an item referring to booklet about what you call vite, something like How to Get Vite. put it aside but cannot find it. Any way, please tell me how to get it. (Mrs. T. FD
 Answer-Instructions in booklet "The Seven Keys to Yite"-for copy send twenty-five cents coin and stamped envelope bearing your ad- dress.
 Belly Breathing
 Kindly publish the directions you gave some time ego for practicing diaphrassnatic breathing. Our vocal instructor says 1t is the right way for a singer to breathe. Miss B. J. L.)
 Answer-Send stAmped envelope beariog your address and ask for monograph on Belly Breathing.
 Dry Eyes ,
 My eyes grow very, very dry aslo feel almost as though were ground glass in them. It seems that I do not have any tears. The trouble con- tinues even though I have had my lenses changed. My oculist does not understand or pay any attention to my trouble. (Mrs. c. O.
 Answer-It would do no harm to take large daily rations of natural vitamin A, say one 25,000 unit cap sule four times a day for several weeks, and also include in your diet an adequate variety of foods high in vitamin A-such as milk, eggs, greens, the yellow vegetables, liver. Protested by John F. Dille Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18
PATTERN S82

Translated from Paris into an easy-to-make American pattern for you is this beguilling new dress, Claire Tilden,s Pattern 882. For the French style center says, "Shir- ring and more shirring this season." And shirring is attractively used for the entire front bodice panel of this frock--a soft, becoming note that dresses up its shirtwaist style for most any occasion. The collar may be small and narrow, as shown, or you might prefer to make it in a wider. pointed shape. Notice the flattering line of panelled skirt front and the long panel in the back view, and see the perky puffs of the sleeves which may be long or short. Make this attractive dress quickly under the directions of the Sewing Guide in a soft printed crepe, or in one of the crisp new dress-up aft ernoon fabrics. such as taffeta. moire or faille.
 Pattern B82 is cut in misses and womens sizes i4. IS. 1s. 20. 32, 34, 36, 3e, 40 and 42. Size 16 requires 3 3-4 yards 30 inch fabric.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS usc) in cclns for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterbury Danassat RaktaEn Department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18
- RAISING A FAMILY - Little Girls Sometimes Get
 Fed Up Being Little Ladies

like making a sard house, or wa tering the flowers. let her do 1t hei own way without interference. am sure you will find her more ready to listen.
 And, by the way, gently pass on the word to those over-anxious relatives that praise instead of too much reproof works wonders with a child.
 Yours sincerely,
 OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18
TO LENGTHEN A SHORT
 BLANKET

If you have a blanket that is too short to tuck in well at the bottom make deep fold of some strong cot ton material-sateen would be suit able-at the bottom of each end of double blanket. Use the cotton folds to tuck in at the bottom, leav- ing the warm blanket to spread over the bed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-18

HIOtlleT. put your letter has things between the lines.
 You are too anx- ious to make her perfect. And then. az you say, your Ra mother and your husband's s sister also live within d TT 0 W shot. They're try ing. too. All work ing out their ideas of making Bunny into a perfect lit- tie lady.
 All of this is simply splendid