The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-05-02


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Feeling that the CLIO or the AFT
might cause trouble here this summer
on account of the long hours that peo-
pie are going to have to absorb il
watching building construction, Z
roup of citizens met yesterday and
ned a Sidewalk Foremen's League
he group met in conference il
1t of the new postoffice site, after
ching the steam shovel operator
k for three-quarters of an hour
Isl lout once taking the suggestions
he bystanders. "Such Indifference
ply has to stop" said one of the
up. "First thing we know we won't
se any say as to how this building
10 be completed. We've got to or
nize.
hose present felt it was not only
oa ccount Of the new postoffice build
b. but also on account of Pritts
g age. the Carnation Company'S
% it and the Community building
would make organization neces-
.
ne group elected Ed Ofutt presi-
Uo and 'Emroy Bolden, vice-presi-
IL H. c. Sincell withdrew after be-
nominated for president. "T'm toe
away from the store, and besides
an awful lot of energy and time
e supervising the installation of
Republicans new press a few
ks ago." he gave as his excuse
Grover Stemple, passing by at the
time with a load of pipe and radiators
tl dwelling he is engaged in plumb
na lost no time after organizing and
ir adiately made motion to collect
3u from members and use the pro-
) to purchase movable bleachers
convenience of members at the
various building projects this summer.
ITS not only easier on the feet" he
said, "but allows a clear view of all
the worllmen."
Mayor Fraley admitted the organ
ization hadn't been formed soon
enough. "Our places are too scat
tered" he pointed out. "Wen hardly
be able to cover all the projects every
day. The Carnation Company will
erect a plant on the old hotel grounds
west Of the city's limits, while the
Community building will be out at the
north edge of town, with the Pritts
operations down on Liberty street. |
fear such widespread activity will
curb our membership somewhat" it
was stated.
Someone then made motion to
bring all scenes of operations closer
to the business district, but the matter
was tabled, to be brought before all
political candidates for their consid-
Grafton.
"Whoever favors the wishes of the
Sidewalk Foremen's League will get
our votes" was the unanimous opin-
ion of all members present which also
included in addition to the officers
John Cropp, Arthur Cogley, Soldier"
Soldiers, Howard Stuck, Doc Grant,
Jim Kerins and "Pop" Hammond.
Policeman John J. Sweeney was made
an honorary member. Membership in
the group is not limited. Anyone who
stands around the area for five min
utes at any time during the working
day is eligible.
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John was being scolded for tearing
off wall paper in his room that we had
purchased just two ears ago, and had
considered it so expensive that at that
time we had told both boys it would
have to last for eight or ten years. The
paper is adapted to child's room with
child figures, etc.
AS John was getting his seolding,
George recalled, "Did you say this
paper had to last for eight years ?"
"Yes," he was told "I'll be thirteen
years old and a Boy Scout, and won't
this paper look funny then" he said.
And although we didn't admit it, we
decided he's about right. They'll be
grown up before we know it.
A party of Americans has quit an
attempt to colonize East Caicos Island,
southeast Of Miami, because they
found it overrun with wild jackasses.
No escape from the New Deal any
where.
Il II Il
The government has nothing to give
to the people except what it gets from
the people.
Congress proposes a combination of
agencies in the National government
which would curtain expenses $780,