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Evening star., 1939-02-15
Press Club Program
Will Aid REFUGEES

Sir Willmott Lewis, Adolph Held
and Moishe Oysher will appear at
a benefit program for Jewish refu-
gees to be held at the National
Press Club auditorium on Sunday,
February 26, 1t was announced today.
Sir Willmott, Washington cor
respondent for the London Times,
will discuss the responsibility of the
civilized nations of the world toward
the refugees.
Mr.. Held is chairman of the Jewish
Labor Committee and has spent
much time abroad. Recently he
made a special trip to Biro Bidjan
to study Jewish colonization in ST.
IBERIA and in his talk will report
on his observations there.
Mr.. Oysher, singing star of stage
and screen, will entertain with ia
vorite Jewish folk songs. He was
the star of the films, Singing Black
smith" and The Cantor's Son." and
has long been a favorite of the Jew
ish stage.
Discussion at the meeting will
center on the problem created
throughout the world by the pres
ence of thousands of persons, driven
from the lands of their birth and
forced to knock at the doors of other
nations. The cause and the solution
of this problem will occupy attention
of speakers.
The meeting is sponsored by the
Progressive Women's Club. All reve-
nue. from tickets will go to aid needy
refugees.
Evening star., 1939-02-15
Requests for TuIks
Swump Randolph

Chairman Randolph of the House
District Committee, who was a
Chautauqua speaker of renown be-
fore he came to Congress, found
himself so swamped today with re-
quests to speak at various meetings
in Washington he pleaded with the
committee members to relieve him
of some of the engagements.
Representatives Bolles of Wis
consin and Shafer of Michigan, both
Republicans, were the only ones who
volunteered. Representative Ford,
Republican, of California said he
would like to aid Mr.. Randolph, but
his constituents in Los Angeles
County are taking all his time and
that now he is forced to come to
his office at $50 o'clock In the
morning in order to do his own work.
Evening star., 1939-02-15
Legal Horse Racing
In District Asked

BY the Associated Press.
Legislation to legalize horse racing
in the District of Columbia was in
troduced yesterday by Representa-
tive Sacks, Democrat, of Pennsyl-
vania.
Representative Sacks bill would
create a board Of three persons ap-
pointed by the District Commission
ers to supervise racing under the
pari-mutuel betting system.
A minimum of 81 900 would be set
on purses. Licensees would be per-
mitted TO retain as their take" IN
per cent of the pari-mutuel proceeds,
with another l per cent going into
the District treasury. Each race
track operator would pay license
fee of 5000 for each day of oper-
alton, plus tax of Is per cent of
the net revenues annually.
Evening star., 1939-02-15
Louis E. Massey Heads
Businessmen's Group

Louis E. Massey of Aircraft Foot
wear was elected president of the
Connecticut Avenue Businessmen's
Association at a dinner meeting last
night in the Mayflower Hotel. Plans
for a style show, to be held March "a
in the Mayflower Hotel, were COM
pleted.
Other officers named were: Alfred
Pasternak, first vice president; Will
liam F. Oakley, second vice presi-
dent; Rosalie Devote, secretary, and
Luther E. Schreiner, treasurer.
Members of the board named in
cluded B. H. McCeney, retiring presi-
dent; L. r. Colburn, Alice Fay, 10
Ford, c. A. Martin, Richard Norris,
R. L. Polio, George Roberts, L. E.
Rubel and James Styles. Mr.. Rubel
is in charge of arrangements for the
style show.
Evening star., 1939-02-15
Britain Needs Loans
OF 4 Billions for
Arms, Commons Told
Borrowing Power Must
Be Doubled, Sir John
Simon Declares
FS Tie Associated Press.

Fs TIE Associated Press.
LONDON, Feb. 15.-The British
government today announced it
needs to borrow f800 ,0O0, 900 "a 4,OOO,-
100000 to help finance the vast
flve-year rearmament program on
which Britain will have spent
FL ,173 900 900 $5 1865 900, ,OOO) by the
end Of the 1939-4O fiscal year.
Extent of British arms expend-
itures In the first three years of the
plan-launched in 1937-was re-
vealed by Sir John Simon, chancellor
Of the excheQuer, who told the House
of Commons that the nations bor-
rowing power Of G400, 0,000, 900 ($2,000,-
000,O ,OOO must be doubled to aid in
meeting armament costs.
Attention turned to armament ex-
penses as officials disclosed that
Italy was sending troop reinforce
ments to Libya at time when
Britain is concerned over her Medi-
terranean sea routes.
Recognition o. X. Reported.
Prime Minister Chamberlain told
Commons that recognition of the
insurgent regime in Spain, a key
nation in the Mediterranean, was
still under consideration" although
reliable sources said his cabinet al
ready had agreed in principle to
such step.
Outlining Britain's financial needs
for defense, Sir John Simon said the
total 1939-40 defense expenditure
would be ''in the neighborhood of
580.0O0,0O0 sterling $4,000, 600, ,OOO) !"
He said the government was "con-
f1dent the people of this country will
be ready to bear the burden involved
and will share in the determination
of His Majesty's Government to in
sure the adequacy of our defense
preparations.
Cost Put at S7,50O, ,000, 900.
When Britain's arms program was
announced February 16, 1887, the
cost was set officially at $500, ,OOO,-
600 for five years, but subsequent
statements by government leaders
indicated that would be increased
probably by as much as so per cent.
The Prime Minister announced
that Britain had ceased to sponsor
any terms for ending the Spanish
conflict. He said his government
had made mediation efforts after the
fall of Barcelona, but that it did not
consider it advisable at present to
take the responsibility of sponsor
ing any particular terms of settle
ment."
Evening star., 1939-02-15
Mrs. Bell on Red Cross
Home Service Stuff

Appointment of Mrs. Carlos Davis
Bell as a member of its Home
Service staff was announced today
by the District Chapter of the Amer
ican Red Cross. Mrs. Bell is a
graduate of Ohio State University,
where she specialized in social ad-
ministration and Spanish.
A member of the American Asso-
citation of Social Workers, she has
been case worker and later, super
visor with the title of Home Service
consultant for the Cincinnati and
Hamilton County Chapter, American
Red Cross.
For the last few years Mrs. Bell
has been case correspondent for the
War Service staff at national Amer
ican Red Cross headquarters. She
received commentator for her serv-
ices as a disaster work in Louis
vile, KY.
Her work here will be with service,
ex-service men and their families.
Evening star., 1939-02-15
Officers to Be Elected

Officers of the Michigan WASH
ington Democratic Club will be
elected at 8 o'clock tomorrow night
at a special meeting in the office of
Representative John Lesinski in the
old House Once Building, accord
ing to an announcement by H. C..
Vanderbeek, chairman of the board.
Other important business will be
discussed, it was said.
Evening star., 1939-02-15

Hollands partial mobilization in
the recent war crisis cost SIS ,000, 900.
Evening star., 1939-02-15
c. U.-Georqio Debate

The Shahan Debating Society Of
Catholic University will meet Uni
versity of Georgia debating team at
8:l5 tonight in Catholic University's
Mcmahon Hall. The debate will be
on the resolution that Modern
Civilization Destroys Personality"
Evening star., 1939-02-15

Pledges to Be inflicted
Mu Chapter Of Sigma Delta Kappa
Fraternity will hold initiation Of
pledges and q dinner dance at the
Washington Hotel tonight. The
chapter is at the National Univer-
Evening star., 1939-02-15

sity Law School. Initiation will bo
held at 8 o'clock, followed by dinner
at 7, after which the dance will bs
held.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-03-02
THREE P'S OF FIRE DRILLS

The National Board of Fire Under
writer's, IS John Street, New York,
has issued free bulletin on fire drills
for schools, which should be read,
studied and kept for reference by
every school board.
The bulletin points out that there
are three phases of adequate fire
drills-plan, purpose and procedure.
The plan depends upon the type, kind,
design and location of each school.
Definite, detailed instructions must be
prepared for emptying the building.
The purpose of any drill is to per-
form the operation so often that in an
emergency it can be carried out in a
calm, unhurried manner. A real fire
may occur at any minute, so no regu-
lar time should be set for the drills
they should come as surprise. 1t
should be kept in mind that the pri-
mary consideration of the drills is to
completely empty the building as
rapidly as possible. All other con-
siderations are secondary.
Procedure involves executing the
drills with complete efficiency and
savings of waste motion. Drills should
never be conducted in a halfway man.
ner-except when weather conditions
are exceptionally bad, the building
should be evacuated completely. Fur
Their, drills should be varied to pro-
vide for the possibility of exits being
blocked, and of getting the pupils
away from walls that might collapse
once they are outside.
Experts point out that fire drills are
farce in thousands of American
schools. A real fire might result in
untold deaths and maimings, because
of crushing panic, as well as fire. It's
up to every school board to see that
drills are really efficient in the schools
they control-and up to parents tt
see that the school board acts.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-03-02
COMMITTEE VOTES TO CUT
COSTS OF STATE RELIEF
Ten Per Cent Slash Is Voted In
New Bill Adopted by Senate FL
nance Committee at Annapolis
BUDGET TO BE BALANCED

The Senate Finance Committee at
Annapolis adopted a favorable report
on Governor Herbert R. O'Conor's
S17,OO0,O0O revenue bill late yester-
day, with amendments contemplating
a slash of ten per cent in costs of re-
lief administration.
AS agreed upon by the committee,
the bill will be reported out today pro-
viding for a re-registration of motor
lists at 81 each, instead of 81, Chair
man Dudley G. Roe disclosed after an
executive session of the committee.
To account for a portion of the
S50O,0OO year loss in revenue, which
will result from halving the re-regis-
tration fee, the committee proposed a
relief reduction estimated to save up
to 100000 annually.
Committeeman estimated the 81 fee
would produce 100000 a year which
plus the 100000 saved in relief adj
ministration, would leave Governor
O'Conor's budget approximately
S15O,OOO year out of balance-unless
further amendments to the revenue
bill are made from the floor.
No REORGANIZATION
Senator Roe asserted, however, that
the proposed re-registration would
carry no re-examination of drivers
thus eliminating the cost of such 9
procedure which had been contem
plated in the revenue bills originally
drafted.
"What we save there should bring
us pretty close to a balance" he said
"and whatever we need to make W
the difference We'll cut out of relief
funds. Make no mistake-we're go
ing to balance that budget"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-03-02
MISS RHODA DAWSON

Funeral services for Miss Rhoda
Dawson were conducted Thursday at
ternoon, February 16, by Rev. A. X.
Jones, pastor of the Red House Luth-
eran church, assisted by Rev. Foster
Jones, pastor of the Methodist church
at Aurora, West Va. Music was fur
nished by the Brethren choir Of Maple
Spring.
Miss Dawson was born on June 16,
1849. She died February IA, 1889, and
was aged 80 years and months. Her
birth occurred on the farm near Red
House where she resided her entire
life. For the past fifteen years Miss
Dawson had made her home with Mr..
and Mrs. Guy Harvey. She was mem
Der of Red House Lutheran church.
The funeral services were conducted
from the home with interment in the
Dawson family cemetery.
Of a family of eleven, but one
brother, Lloyd Dawson, survives. he
remains on the farm where he was
born and is now aged SO years.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-03-02
DEER PARK

Members of the True Blue All club
will present a play, "First Aid to the
Ladies' Aid", at the hall on Saturday
evening.
The Homemakers club will meet on
Friday evening with Mrs. D. R. Hine-
baugh.
Dennie Browning, who has been g
patient in Memorial hospital, Cum
berland, for some time, has recovered
sufficiently to be at his home again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Paugh an
nounce the birth af son.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-03-02
DIED
GEORGE w. ENGLE


George William Engle, native OF
Garrett county, and resident of Balti-
more for more than thirty years, died
at his home last Wednesday, February
%. after an illness of heart affection
of two years.
His remains were taken to Bittinger
and funeral services were conducted
there on Friday afternoon, February
"a, from the Bittinger Lutheran
church with Rev. A. C. Curran, pastor,
officiating. Interment was made in the
Lutheran church cemetery.
The deceased was aged &c years and
was born on a farm near Bittinger, a
son of Patterson and Ellen Engle and
spent his early life in the county. He
conducted general store at Bittlnger
for several years and in 1905 secured
a position in the United States Custom
House in Baltimore, which position he
held until his passing.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Hat
tie Brenneman Engle, also native OF
the Bittinger community; two daugh-
tiers, Miss Flora Engle, engaged in the
postal service in Baltimore, and Miss
Olive Engle, connected with the Com
munications Service in the same city
His only son, Orem Ray Engle, was
killed in the Meuse-Argonne sector
during an assault in the World War on
September 20, 1928.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-03-02
CHARLES WILSON

Charles Wilson, 78, died at his home
near Shaw, early Monday morning,
February 27, after a lingering illness.
He was a native of this county and
his death occurred on his ffty-seventh
wedding anniversary.
Besides his widow he leaves four
daughters and one son, Mrs. 1. N
Lyon, Cross; Mrs. Pearl Shillingburg
Blaine; Mrs. Forrest Harvey, Elk
Garden; Mrs. James McNemar, Shaw;
and Samuel Wilson, of near Shaw.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-03-02
MRS. EMMA FREELAND

Funeral services were held on We'd
nesday afternoon, March 1, for Mrs.
Emma Leighton Freeland, 80, widow
of John E. Freeland, who died IN
Baltimore. Rev. U. E. Wills officiated
at the Fike-Watson funeral home in
Terra Alta, and interment was in the
Terra Alta cemetery.
Mrs. Freeland was born in Roanoke,
Va. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs
Albert Markley, Baltimore, former
Oakland resident; and several grand
children.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-03-02
Girls Plan For Scout Week

Plans for Girl Scout week were
made at meeting of the Court OF
Honor of Girl Scout troop, No. 2, at
the home of Mrs. Harry Stemple in
Oakland last Saturday evening. Mem
bers of the troop will attend church
service on March II; present a pro-
gram on March 16, mad have a troop
hike on March %.
Mrs. William Naylor has become
second lieutenant of the troop, it was
announced.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-03-02
w. D. ALTHOUSE

Word has been received here con-
corning the death of W. D. Althouse
which occurred in Norristown, Pa, en-
Tuesday evening, February %. Mr.
Althouse had been prominently ident;-
fed with the coal business in Mary
land, Pennsylvania and West Virginia
for a half century. He was rs years
of age.
A son, A. K. (Fred) Althouse, of
Philadelphia, a frequent visitor tc
Garrett county, is the only immediate
survivor. Another son, George, was
killed in France during the World
War.
Funeral services were conducted to.
day at Norristown.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-03-02
PAID LOCAL NOTICES

WOMAN WANTED-To take care
of home. Address Box 263, Oakland
Advertisement 1-3t*
COATS-Any winter coat in value
up to $29.75, on sale at $685. at Sin
cell's-Advertisement 1t.
FOR SALE-Locust posts and
props. Paul L. Dawson, Dawson Camp,
Rowlesburg, w. Va.-Advertisement
1-3t*
FOR sALE-Team dapple grey
mares, five and six years old. James
A. Fitzwater, Swanton.-Advertise-
ment 1-5t*
WANTED-One hundred women to
buy 100 hats worth up to $500 each on
sale at S1.00 at Sincell's-Advertise-
ment lit
WANTED-Women to sew slipcov-
ers and draperies; must have expert
ence and references. Call 287, Oakland
Advertisement 52-2t*
LAND FOR SALE-Six acres on
east side of Sand Flat Tabernacle, on
Route PIG. Ermon Bittinger, Deer
Park, Md.-Advertisement 1-5t*
rOh hE4N l-I1OuSG WIFI SIOuIlu
for garden. Good proposition to relia-
BILE person. Apply Clarence A. Lee, Mt.
Lake Park.-Advertisement 1-2t*
WANTED-Attractiv woman over
| 40 to sell corsets; must be experienced
| filter and be able to manage own bus
mess. Call 287, Oakland.-Adv. 52-2*
FOR SALE-Bay horse, years
old; Al worker; 1850 pounds; sound
in every respect and gentle. Apply to
Bert c. Scott, Hutton, Md-Adver-
tisement 1-3t*
FOR SALE-Modern Bungalow, in
East Oakland; hot water heat; fire
place; five rooms and bath. Apply to
Paul W. McIntire, Oakland.-Adver-
tisement 52-3t.
FOR SALE OR TRADE-One rid
ing Oliver cultivator, 1 twoway trac-
| tor pillow, moving machine, l walking
pillow. A. P. Sanders, Oakland.-Ad-
vertisement 1-4t*
FOR SALE-520-egg capacity oil
burning incubator, like new. Used but
once. Price reasonable. Mrs. John W.
Adams, Deer Park. Phone 814-F-31.-
Advertisement 1t
FOR SALE-Used walnut bedroom
suite, in good condition; two antique
canopy beds and two four poster beds,
Mrs. E. K. Downer, Second street
Oakland.-Advertisement 1T
WANTED - Reliable man with
truck to retail maritime to farmers;
price F. 0. B. plant, $1.75 ton. Hardy
County Mari Company, Moorefeld, w
Va. Phone 53-F-15.-Adv. 52-2t.
BABY -Blood-tested Her
Breeders; White Leghorn and Rhode
Island Reds: Free circular. Breeders
new and used. Phone 105-J, Parkview
Poultry Farm, Mt. Lake Park, Md
Advertisement 52-2t
| ORANGES-Never better or any
cheaper-10 doz. box, $1.65, express
prepaid Bushel tubs, all oranges 81
assorted citrus fruits, 81, or 5 fol
| $425, express collect. Burt Wilson
Leesburg, observation-disclosures 46tf
| WANTED - Lady for part time
work collecting small monthly pay
ments in Oakland. Pleasant work, re
quiring only little time each month
Write Chas. E. Snyder, Queen City
Hotel, Cumberland, Md.-Advertise
ment LIT.
FOR SALE-Five room bungalow
with bath, basement, hot water heat
modern conveniences. Large garage
and three lots, adjoining Oakland. AID
dress Box 563, Oakland, Md.-Adver
tisement 51-3t*
WRITE OR CALL EVANSVILLE
HATCHERY-For catalog and price!
how to get extra chix to the 100 free
Both Leghorns and heavy breeds
(some started), and pullet chix spe
cialty. Wanted, Maple Syrup anc
Wheat. C. ]. Advertisement
1-tf.
|
IEEJEJEJEIFIEIE
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-03-02
WILLIAM HOSKINS

William Hoskins, 81, who was re-
ceiving treatment in Allegany hos
pital, Cumberland, died last Thursday,
February %, of complications.
Mr.. Hoskins was a native of Eng
land, coming to this country when a
small boy and had been a resident OF
Shallmar for eighteen years. He was
carpenter and stone mason.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Hat
tie Long Hoskins, and three children,
Henrietta, Florence and Thomas.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-03-02
FARM OF $50 ACRES FOR S,I,

Three miles northwest of Grants
vile; two houses; extra fine barn with
litter carrier and water cups. Priced ~
sell to quick buyer. Address. SAN
YODER, Grantsville, Md.-Advertise'
ment 51-tf.
ROOFING AND SPOUTING-o,
der now and save money. We have now
used Berloy Galvanized sheets for %
wears and know of none better. Let Nc
figure your job put on complete BY ex.
perienced men. Mutual Phone 28-G-91
]. S. WENGERD, Salisbury, Pad
vertisement 5-tf.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-03-02

things, coupled with his lack OF busl-
ness experience, are recalled, it is not
surprising that business men genef-
ally are not deeply stirred. One OF
these said that the Hopkins speech
made him think of the Englishman
who, after reading Baron Munchau-
sen, solemnly expressed the view that
his stories were mot convincing"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-03-02

That sort of stuff-temporarily at
least-has been dropped by the New
Dealers. They are all "reassuring"
now, and Mr.. Hopkins speech reflected
the most amiable intentions and the
kindest heart. Nevertheless, it cannot
but be recalled that this is the same
Mr.. Hopkins whose various infam-
matory utterances were famous; the
same Mr.. Hopkins who is clasping
Mr.. Upton Sinclair to his bosom pro-
claimed that "this is fight between
the HAYES and the Have Nots and
we're with the Have Nots"; the same
Mr.. Hopkins whose boast is that he
belongs to the team and carries out
the quarterback's orders. When these
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-03-02
MAJOR WILLIAM N. SKYLES

Major William N. Skyles, U. 5.
Army, retired, died in his sleep at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter
Pollard, at Hagerstown, early Satur-
day morning, February 25. Major and
Mrs. Skyles made their home with
their daughter He was CT years OF age
and had been suffering for some time
from heart affection.
Major and Mrs. Skyles and daughter
had been coming to Mountain Lake
Park in the summer months for quite
a number of years, and were well
known there and in Oakland. For the
past two years Major Skyles was Sec
rotary of the annual Western Mary
land Tennis Tournament Association
A native of Schellsburg, Pa, he was
a son of the late Rev. N. H. Skyles, OF
Woodstock, Va, where resides his
brother, Charles S. Skyles, and his
only sister, Mrs. Ella Martin.
Major Skyles was also brother OF
the Rev. DR.. Eugene P. Styles, pastor
of st. Marks Reformed church, Cum
berland, and of Harry H. Styles, an
attorney, member of the editorial staff
of the American Law Book Company
New York, and Russell Skyles, drug
gist, New York.
Evening star., 1939-04-30

Taxes on admissions to movie
theaters in England last year totaled
over S25,OOO,OOO.
Evening star., 1939-04-30
D. T.. Bar 10 Entertain
Judiciary at OUTING

The Bar Association of the Dis
trict will entertain the judiciary at
the 68th annual spring outing. to be
held this year at Marshall Hall, Md,
on May 25.
Embarking on the steamer City of
Washington at 10 am. the l 400 as
sociation members and their guests
will inaugurate an all-day celebra-
ton. District Court and the United
States Court of Appeals will not be
in session that day.
All sports, with the exception of
golf, will be available, officials said,
and at pm. dinner will be served at
the park. Special guests will be the
chief justice and associate justices of
the United States Court of Appeals
and the chief justice and justices of
District Court. The vessel is sched-
uled to return at 6 pm.
Joseph A. Rafferty, is chairman of
the Outing Committee and heads of
various subcommittee are Jerome
F.. Barnard, entertainment: Walter
M. Bastian, reception; Charles E.
Ford. dinner; Norman B. Frost, in
vitations; George E. Hamilton, jr.,
printing; Milton W. King. trans
portation; James OD. Moran. pro-
grams; John J. Sirica, sports; Fred
erick Stohlman, publicity; J. Harry
WEIGH, prizes; Bernard M. Wise
tickets; William E. Furey, treasurer
and William j. Burrows, secretary.
Evening star., 1939-04-30
Mormon Thomas to Talk
Here Tomorrow

Norman Thomas, national chair
man of the Socialist party. and
Charles Edward Russell. chairman
of the District of Columbia Branch
of the Social Democratic Fedora
ton, will be principal speakers at
a labor and Socialist May Day
rally at S pm. tomorrow at McPher-
son Park, Fifteenth and I streets
NV.
The rally was announced as part
of the movement Ito save America
and help save the world from die
tatorship, from war and from politi-
cal and economic oppression"