The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-05-23

MATES, had charge of classes which
extends to the tenth grade Under the
principalship Of William S. Kaufman
these grades were developed into a
four-year high school. In 1923, under
Principal William F. Macdonald, the
school was recognized as a state ac-
credited high school and that year
the first class of nine pupils was grad
uated Within ten years the number
had increased to "a, and the present
graduating class is the largest to date
with 48.
AS the school grew larger, free
transportation was granted with the
first bus coming from Jennings in the
year 1924. In 1880 five busses were
coming to Grantsville with the num-
her steadily increasing until at the
present time ten busses transport
students from within a 15-mile ra-
dius.
In 1924 the high school employed
four teachers and five years later a
speciality teacher was added. Last year
the staff was increased to eight regu-
lar and two special teachers.
Courses have been enlarged. Agri-
culture and home economics were ia
troduced in 1925. At present there
are % separate subjects being offered.
The school library, built around only
a few books, now includes about 1900
volumes. This year 200 students are
on the rolls.
The present school building is now
the best equipped in Garrett county.
An east wing was added in 1880, west
wing three years later, and in No
vember, 1886, work was begun on the
new school, which was built at a cost
of $72, 454.
The athletic field, in the rear of the
school, was graded in 1881 and pro-
vides space for all students enrolled
to participate in practically any sport
permissible Oh the ground.
In making the book complete, there
is included welcome to the fresh
men, discussion of home room, the
school and banner songs are written
and listed are the teachers of the
various classes.
Cemetery Committees Confer
At special meeting Of the Veter-
ans Cemetery committee, held Mon
day night, a committee composed of
Nevin L. Broadwater, Fay L. Mil
Ter and Adam A. Hanft was appointed
to confer with Mrs. Nettie Bill and
Miss Christina Winterberg, members
of the original 1919 soldiers home
coming committee, in regard to inn
provements to be made in the Grants
vile cemetery.
Honor Couple With Shower
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodrow Weller were
honored at miscellaneous shower
given Thursday night at the home Of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
G. Bittinger, by Mrs. Weller's sister,
Miss Edith Bittinger, and Miss Mar
garet Miller. Other guests were:
Mark Critchfeld, Susan Brown, DaviG
Ellis, Harry Modispaw, Henry Austin
and Marcelline Mckenzie, Meyersdale;
Miss Agnes Conner, Frostburg; Miss
Dolly Smith, Addison, Pa; James
Wagner, Salisbury, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs.
Fay l.. Miller and daughter, Miss Vera
Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Weise,
Mrs. Melissa Boucher, Mrs C. S. Eel
Ter, Mrs. B. T. Keller, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Klotz, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Stanton,
Miss Iva Klotz, Clayton Edwards,
Clyde Miller, John Bittinger, Mile |
and Owen Bittinger A huge three
TERED, decorated wedding cake fea-
tured the refreshments which were
carried out in color scheme of pink
and white, after which the guests
went dancing. The young couple re-
ceived many gifts.
Entertains Teachers Club
Mrs Scott Holiday, Somerfield, Pa,
the Grantsville Teachers !
bridge club with a chicken and waffle
Inner at o'clock Thursday evening,
at Grade Crossing Inn, Somerfield, Pa.
Following the dinner, four tables of
were in play at her home.
The guests were Miss Mary Springer,
Uniontown, Pa; Mrs. Alfred Ingam
Mrs. Michael Freesa and Mrs. Blaine
Thomas, Somerfeld, non-club men,
oers. Mrs. F. ]. Getty, Mrs. B. F.
Epstein, Mrs. w. f. Tarbell, Mrs. f.
Robson, Mrs. W. j. Glenn, Misses
Ieona Clark, Ruth Keefe, Emma
Jaulk, Eva Griffith, Margaret Rem
'trom and Jean Young. Honors at
bridge were won by Mrs. Ingam, high;
Miss Renstrom, second, and Mrs. Tar
'ell, floating. Tulips and japonica
we're used as decorations.
Other Social Events
Mrs. Joseph Livengood was honored
m her 49th birthday, Tuesday evening,
With a birthday dinner given by her
laughter, Miss Claudia Paul. Others
PRESENT were Mr.. and Mrs. c.. E. Paul
md son Ronald, Frostburg; Mr.. Liven-
rood and their son, Robert Gerald: