The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-02-15
FRIENDSVILLE
r F Scbrover ELECTED Mayor

day, B. F. Schroyer was elected mayor
over R. o. Mccullough, incumbent, by
vote of 1886.
Others elected as members of the
council to serve two years were Ray
Lytle, incumbent; Paul Friend and
Merle Frantz. Holdover councilmen
are Lloyd Jenkins, Aubrey Custer and
Donald Chisholm.
The newly elected officers met on
Wednesday evening and organized by
electing Lloyd Jenkins president of
council; Donald Chisholm, vice-presi-
dent; Aubrey Custer, treasurer; A. F.
Neil, clerk and tax collector.
The street committee is composed of
Merle Frantz, Ray Lytle and Paul
Friend.
This was the most spirited election
to be held here in recent years, due in
9 large measure to an issue arising
over the use of the towns band in
struments.
Thawing Apparatus Arrived
The apparatus for use in thawing
frozen water pipes recently ordered
by the City Water Company, arrived
early last week. The tests to which
this machine were subjected proved
to the officials of the company that it
would care for all frozen pipes.
School News
Grandpa Jones and his Grandsons
with Lenny Ailshire, broadcasting
from Station WMMN, Fairmont, w.
Va, are scheduled to show in the local
high school auditorium on Friday ev-
ening, March 1. This will be the Sec
ond appearance in the past four years
for Grandpa Jones and his troupe.
Miss Kate Bannatyne, grade super
visor, spent all day Monday in the local
school visiting the six elementary
teachers. At the same time she talked
with these teachers regarding class
room problems.
Valentine parties will be held in the
various rooms of the school on We'd
nesday afternoon when there will be
an exchange of valentines between
students.
Washington Birthday programs are
being planned for each room. 1t is
not planned to give general assembly
program on that date.
w. F. M. S.
The Women's Foreign Missionary
Society met on Thursday evening at
the home of Mrs. Harry Black. The
Milly K Circle surprised them by ap-
pearing at 9:15 and presenting mis-
sionary play, which was enjoyed by
all the twenty-one members attending.
A delicious lunch was served by the
hostess, Mrs. Black.
The Milly K Circle, with Miss Mel
lie Peck as the key lady, went on gal
Looping tea on Tuesday evening to the
home of Mrs. Edward Rose, where they
were graciously entertained and re-
freshments were served.
Briey Mention
Miss Helen Miller entertained the
Teachers Bridge club at her home on
last Tuesday evening.
A very enjoyable afternoon of music
was spent at the Methodist church on
Sunday when the community sing was
the attraction. Taking part in the pro-
gram were the Kingwood Quartet, the
Markleysburg choir, Friendsville choir
and several who rendered duets and
solos. The next sing will be held the
second Sunday in April.
The Friendsville independent bas-
ketball team defeated on last Friday
evening an Independent team from
Oakland.
The high school boys and girls bas-
ketball team will play their first game
of the year with the Grantsville teams
on Tuesday evening. This is the only
regularly scheduled game to be played
by the high school teams.
MRS. Margaret Parks Richardson |
was absent from school part of Mon
day morning due to the serious illness
of her mother, Mrs. Parks, at Frost
burg.
Mrs. Mabel Rumbaugh, Hagerstown,
and Mrs. Cora Rumbaugh, Friends
vile, were entertained at dinner on
Sunday by Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Glenn
in honor of Mrs. Mabel Rumbaugh's
birthday on Monday, February IL.
Personals
Mrs. John Holman spent Saturday
in Uniontown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Wicklow and
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Wicklow and chill
dren were visiting Mrs. Susan Nick
low at Addison on Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. C. o. Ross, Mrs. Russell Fra
zee, Mrs. D. S. Custer, Mrs. Edith
Frantz are on the sick list at this
time
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Friend and son
Paul spent Monday in Cumberland.
Miss Frieda Snyder returned here
after weeks visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
William Snyder and family at Pied
mont w Va