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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-03-27
.SENATEPASSES
FIREWORKS BILL
BY % TO VOTE
Enactment of Measure Ends a
Long Fight In Assembly; Lost
By One Vote In 1889

The Maryland General Assembly
enacted into law the prohibitory fire
works bill last Friday evening. By a
% to l vote the Senate approved and
sent to Governor O'Conor for signing
the State administrators anti-fre-
works measure, similar to one defeated
by a one-vote margin in the upper
chamber last session. Senator Cecil G.
Squier (D.-CeciD cast the dissenting
vote.
Amendments Rejected
The fireworks bill was passed after
amendments proposed by Senators
Squier and Humphrey Wolfe (D.-How-
ard) were rejected. Squier, whose reg
ulatory fireworks legislation was re.
Gently killed, said his proposed amend
ments would modify drastic fea-
lures" of the administration pro-
posal.
Wolfe attempted to postpone the
effective date of the prohibitory meas
ure until September 1, 1941, to per-
nit fireworks companies to dispose
of their stocks this July Fourth. Sen
ator James Lindsay said the legisla-
ture had wasted too much time al
ready in passing prohibitory legisla-
ton. The final vote followed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-03-27
Local Women Qualify
For Knitting Corps
Many Hours of Work Are Re-
CURED For Each Garment
Produced

The amount of work that some of
the ladies of Oakland are doing for
the American Red Cross and relief of
war sufferers can be calculated from
time that it takes the average person
to complete garment.
Articles knitted take from Is to 48
hours to complete and not less than
one knitted article is accepted as a
years service. Children's sweaters
take from Is to 25 hours, women's
sweaters, from 80 to "A hours; mems
sweaters, about 80 hours; shawls,
about 20 hours triangular shawls, 10
hours The yarn has just been re-
ceived for shawls which are to be
crocheted.
The following ladies have qualified
as members of the Knitting Corps of
the Red Cross from Garrett county:
Mrs. C. L. Briner, Jr., large mans
sweater; Miss Edith Bolden, child's
sweater; Mrs Foster D. Bittle, wom-
ans sweater; Mrs. Vera Bittner,
child's sweater; Mrs. Bernard l. Con
der, Jr, child's sweater; Mrs. Leo
Helbig, child's sweater; Mrs. V. B.
Kelley, child's sweater; Mrs. Edward
Lawrence, two mems sweaters and
childs sweater; Mrs. H. A. Loraditch,
child's sweater; Mrs. Paul McIntire,
mans sweater; Mrs. Eugene Liber,
two child's sweaters; Mrs. William
Offutt, two 72-inch mufflers; Mrs.
Charles Reckard, two women's sweat
ers, two child's sweaters.
Miss Floss Shaffer, woman's sweat
er; Miss Lois Sincell, child's and wo-
mans sweaters; Mrs. Anna Smouse,
mans sweater; Mrs. Minor Sprague,
child's sweater; Mrs. Jack Stevenson,
mans sweater; Mrs Frederick Thay-
er, Jr., child's sweater; Mrs. E. l.
West, 72-inch muffler; Miss Vera
WEIGH, two child's sweaters and one
infants sweater; Mrs. Howard White,
child's sweater; Mrs. Homer Wright,
three child's sweaters.
Anyone desiring either material for
knitting or crocheting may call Mrs.
Charles Reckard, Mrs. Abraham Law
ton, Mrs. James Merriken OF Mrs. D.
Edward Offutt.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-03-27
Meadow Mountain CCC Planning
"Open House" April 9Th

The Civilian Conservation Corps
will complete its eighth year as an in
strumentality of the government for
conservation of youth and natural re-
sources of the nation on April A, 1871
and the occasion will be observed
with "open houses" at the various
camps.
The first one to announce is the
Meadow Mountain camp which is hav-
ing it's celebration on Sunday after
noon, April 6, from 1 to 5 p. m. An
invitation to the public to attend this
celebration has been issued by Lieut.
Charles G. Brooke, Jr., company COM
mander; R. w. Sheckells, project SUI
perintendent, and the entire camp
personnel.
CCC activities include training in
citizenship, physical fitness and voca-
tional guidance.
The Meadow Mountain camp is To-
Gated on the Meadow Mountain road
three miles southeast of Bittinger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-03-27
Clubbing Leader For
Boys Will Discuss
Proposed Program
Scout Executive To Speak To In
terested People At Cumberland

Plans for the establishment of a
clubbing" program for boys younger
than scout age, are being discussed
by scout leaders here, according to
Joe j. Davis, chairman of the Deep
Creek district.
This is in line with the clubbing &C
tivity throughout the Potomac Coun-
ell, and the council has secured Will
liam C. Vessel, national director of
clubbing, who will lead a discussion
period at Allegany High school, Cum
berland, on Monday, March 81, at
S o'clock in the evening.
Scouters and iterested mothers and
fathers of eight, nine or ten-year-old
boys are being invited to attend.
Clubbing is a part of the general
scout program and it makes good use
of a period in a boys life that might
otherwise be left to pure chance. 1t is
home-centered and Den Mothers play
an important part. Boy scouts, known
at Den Chiefs, assist. Den Dads form
the Pack committee which helps to
correlate the work of several groups
Clubbing gives boys something to
work for, something to look forward to
and the program is as American as
the American home" stated Ray c.
Labor, scout executive for this area.
"The cub learns to respect his God
his country, his home and his fellow
men. Clubbing gives boys opportuni-
ties to do interesting things-games
handicrafts, nature lore, collections
stunts, hobbies"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-03-27
Veterans May Enroll
In CCC April l to 20

Honorably discharged veterans of
the wars of the United States will be
accepted and enrolled during the next
enrolment period for the CCC, April
1-20, it has been announced by A. j
Dalton, manager of the Veterans Ad-
ministration Facility, Fort Howard
Nd.
The enrolment in this county will
be April 8. Veterans who are physi-
cally qualified to perform manual
labor in camp and who are perma-
nent residents of Maryland are urged
to apply Immediately if they desire
selection, through the manager al
Fort Howard.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-03-27
More Classes For
Defense Training
Are Being Planned

Plans are now under way to inau-
gurate defense training classes at
Accident and Grantsville, according to
Eugene Harpold, Kitzmiller, in charge
of coordinating the work in this
county.
Training courses got under way at
Kitzmiller recently, subjects taught
being auto mechanics, woodworking
and sheet metal work.
The first class at Grantsville is this
evening. There will be instruction in
tractor operation and repair, metal
work, electricity and care of electrical
equipment.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-03-27
Epstein Resigns AS
Attorney to Board of
County Commissioners

Benny Epstein, Cumberland attor-
ney, announced through the Cumber-
land papers that he had resigned as
counsel to the Garrett county commits
sioners, a post he has held for several
years.
In a letter which was received at
the office of the Commissioners this
morning Epstein said he was resign
ing because of bill introduced in the
House of Delegates by Delegate Oar
win Martin which would make it
obligatory for the attorney to the
board to be resident and voter of
Garrett county, a member of the Gar
rett County Bar association and to
maintain offices at Oakland.
He added that he realized the pur-
pose of the pending measure was to
"embarrass the board of county COM
missioners who have seen fit to retain
me as their attorney"
According to records in the Com
missioners' office, at special meet
ing held by the Board March "a, a
motion was passed to discontinue the
service of Mr.. Epstein as attorney
and stating that he would not be en-
ployed as council for the Board at
any time in the future.
Mr.. Epstein said he felt that the
delegates and senator would not pur-
sue enactment of the bill upon hear
ing of his resignation. Records at the
court house also show that Epstein
had already drawn $275 of the 5000
appropriated for this year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-03-27
Historical Society
Publishes Bulletin,
"The Glades STAR

The first issue of The Glades Star,
published by the Garrett County His
torical society, is being distributed
this week The publication gets its
name from the first newspaper pub
lished by E. S. Zevely in what is now
Garrett county. 1t began publication
in August, 1871, but lived only few
months. It's influence was largely in
strumental in stirring up sentiment in
favor Of forming a new county
The purpose of the present "Glades
Star" will be to record the activities
of the Historical Society and will con-
tain data and articles on local history.
In this issue are articles on the So
ciety itself, it's constitution, an invi-
tation to enroll as a member of the
group, some local history on who dis
covered Garrett county; an article on
Garrett county's local history, as pub
lished by Charles Brown in The Re-
publican on December IS, 1902; a
proclamation by the governor in 1872
making this territory separate
county. 1t also carried pictures Of
Meshach Browning's cabin at Sang
Run, Joseph E. Harmed, author of
"Wild Flowers of the Alleghanies, y
who has been engaged in the drug
business in Oakland for fifty years,
and a picture of Fred A. Thayer in
his younger days. Mr.. Thayer is sc
years of age and has been practicing
law in Oakland since 1888, total of
81 years. At the initial meeting of the
historical society he was named tenn
porary president, but he resigned on
account of i'll health, Charles E. Hoye
succeeding him as president at the
following meeting.
The members of the society are in
viting and urging all those interested
in the history of the county and
neighborhood to join. There are no
restrictions of age, occupation or res
idence. Enrolment fees are ST per
member and there are no annual dues.
The following persons have been
appointed to head committees on
membership and local organization in
their respective Settlements:
Sandy Creek-Mr Merle Frantz,
Friendsville.
Little Crossings Mr.. f. J. Getty,
Grantsville.
Savage River-Mrs. Edna Wildesen
Bloomington.
Accident-Mr B. 0. Aiken, Acct
dent.
Sanging Ground-Miss Ruth Hoye
Sang Run.
Great Glades-Miss Elizabeth J
West, Oakland.
Ryan's Glade-Rev. Alvah X. Jones
Red House.
Potomac River-Miss Gladys D
Hamill, Kitzmiller.
The founders membership roll will
be open until the June meeting of the
society.
There were 1000 copies of the first
issue of the Glades Star printed
which will be distributed to members
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-03-27
B. and o. Employees Helping tt
Purchase Ambulance For
Great Britain

Employees of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad in this section are as
sisting other workers of that company
and affiliated companies in purchas-
ing flying ambulance, to be sent to
Britain.
Flying ambulances are used to save
flyers shot down in the English Chan
mel, the Atlantic and Mediterranean,
and are said to be the only machine
that is fast enough to save them.
A single ambulance costs 1000.
B. and 0. employees are giving one
cent out of each dollar of their wages
for one month (ApriD in order to
purchase one of these machines.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-03-27
To Conduct Song Services

Prof. j. RUBBISH, of the Shenandoah
College and Conservatory of Music
Dayton, Va, is coming to Loeb Lynn
Heights on Sunday at the request OF
the Rev. E. A. Critics, pastor of the
U. B. church.
Prof. RUBBISH will conduct a song
service at the U. B. church in Loeb
Lynn on Sunday afternoon, March 80
beginning at 200 o'clock. Everyone is
invited to attend.
He will also speak at the Crellir
Union church on Sunday morning at
1880 o'clock and will have charge OF
the service at the McHenry U. B
church at 7:30, Rev. Critics announced
yesterday morning.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-03-27
Days Becoming Warmer

The mounting heat of the suns
rays is gradually driving winter from
the mountain top, but it is having a
struggle.
Most of the days this week were
sunshiny with the exception of Mon
day when it rained slightly, turning
colder and into snow flurries on Tues
day. Nights usually have been clear
and frosty with the days warmer,
making favorable weather for maple
syrup and sugar making.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-03-27
Eleven requirements Needed In
Last Draft Quota

Eleven requirements for those Sc
lective service men who failed to pass
their examination at the induction
station in Baltimore last Wednesday
will be sent from Oakland on Monday
morning to fill the quota of 81 men
required in the last call, according to
H. L. Jones, draft board clerk.
The list of names of those who will
leave Monday was not announced as
some examinations are still pending.
Mr.. Jones announced he had also
received confirmation that the next
call would be on April II, and that As
men would be called.
Garrett county boys sent in past
calls had been received 100 percent,
and this was the first time that any
had been turned down for various
physical defects.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-03-27
Released on Bond

Frank Gamache, charged with the
theft of coal cutting machine and
gasoline locomotive valued at $1,000
from the property of the Low Sulphur
Coal company at Bayard, waived a
hearing before Justice C. F. White
last Friday and was released under
$1,000 bond for his appearance before
the September Term Grand Jury.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-03-27
Samuel Cole Is Recuperating

Samuel Cole, of Mountain Lake
Park, is recuperating from an attack
of pneumonia at the Marine Hospital,
Baltimore, and expects to return to
his home about April 1. Mr.. Cole has
been patient in the institution since
January 20. 1t was enormously re-
ported on Sunday that Mr.. Cole had
died on Thursday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-03-27

Next Tuesday is April /, All FOOLS
Day. Watch your step.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-01-24
AMENDMENT
URGED TO Limit
CHIEFS TENURE

The opening of the nationwide
campaign for constitutional amend
ment to limit the tenure of office for
any President of the United States
was announced this week by the Ma
tional Committee to Uphold Consti-
tutional Government through it's
chairman, Samuel B. Pettengill.
Mr.. Pettengill, former Democratic
Representative from Indiana, predict
ed the amendment would be sponsor
ed in the next Congress by leaders in
both Democratic and Republican par
ties. He said it would make any
President ineligible for reelection
after serving two terms or a stipu-
lated period.
"Many who did not oppose a third
term this fall because of the war
emergency are ready to back such an
amendment now," Mr.. Pettengill
said.
"This third term issue is for us to
solve NOW. If we fail to solve it,
it won't be solved in the future. If
we allow the issue of indefinite ten
ure in the Presidency to go by de-
fault now, it will be more difficult to
put up the bars in the middle of an
other socalled emergency of the fu-
ture."
Mr.. Pettengill announced that the
Committee will also fight for a
strong Congress and keep organized
on an effective, nationwide basis,
ready for instant mobilization of pub
lie opinion when any critical issue
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-01-24

ally, although it seemed endless to
Sonny. When the gang streamed
out to their cars, and left the big
hall silent, Kirk and Sonny helped
Tom up the long stairway.
Kirk was apologize and embar-
raised. Sonny did not reveal to him
that it was no new experience for
her. For Richardson had been a
heavy drinker, and the only differ
ence was that Tom drank champagne
and Richardson rye.
After they got Tom to bed, Sonny
followed Kirk back into the sitting
room.
you're exhausted. 1t was insane
to bring the gang over tonight" he
murmured.
She did not trust herself to an
swer.
"Good night" he bent and kissed
her cheek.
Thanks for everything"
Kirk nodded and left abruptly.
There was little sleep for Sonny that
night. She was too tired and con-
fused. But when she did doze off,
she dreamed she was dancing in slip
pers of gold, Janice's slippers. And
then Janice came and took them away
from her-left her standing in her
stocking feet while crowds of people
jeered at her plight.
Sonny awoke with the bright noon
sunlight in her eyes. Julia was rails
ing the Venetian blinds. Tom turn
ed over, moaned and whispered: "Pull
down the blinds. The top of my
heads coming off" Then he rolled
over, covering up his head with the
sheet.
Sonny got up, slipped into one of
Carols negligees, and went into the
sitting room where her breakfast
was waiting on a tray.
II shouldn't have slept so late
she said with contrition.
"That's all right, Miss Leslie. Mrs
Hollister would like you to come to
her room when you're done. You
better dress underneath and leave
on your negligee. She's had some
packages sent out from New York
To be continued
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-01-24

endangers constitutional government.
"Our Committee will work day in,
day out to arouse citizens everywhere
to the Importance of a strong Con-
gress. This is our one remaining
bulwark of constitutional govern
ment," he declared.
"Give us a Congress like the Con-
gress of Webster, Clay and Calhoun,
and We will again stand upright and
fearless of the future"
The Committee has also embarked
on long-range educational program
to teach constitutional principles to
youth and all groups, it's chairman
revealed.
"Such educational work is a part
of the Committees basic program"
he said. But the Committee must
be prepared to act in emergencies.
If dangerous program is offered in
Washington, we must go to the coun-
try with it, just as we did so success
fully with the Court-packing bill and
the dictatorial first-re-organization
bill. The outcome of those two fights
shows that there is no stronger man.
date than an effectively organized
public opinion"
The Committee is now preparing
to distribute locally more copies of
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-01-24

the book Smoke Screen" which an
alyzes recent trends in government
toward National Socialism. More
than 100000 copies of this book have
already been distributed all over the
country, and the educational cam
paign here will be part of national
drive to distribute another half-mil-
lion within six months.
Farm and professional leaders have
endorsed Smoke Screen" as one Of
the most effective tools in educating
the public to the need for a return to
constitutional principles.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-01-24
"THURSDAY'S CHILD" by r VERA
FROM THE THURSDAYS CHILD HAS FAR TO GO"
SYNOPSIS

Leslie (Sonny) Richardson, a vi
yacious, 1S-year.Old redhead, Is
maid-of-all work in her foster faith
er's roadside lunchroom on the out
skirts of Monroe, Michigan. Life
to her was just work and arguments
with Richardson. She never had any
fun. Then, one day, Tom HOLSTER
and jamie Hicks, two young college
students, drive up in an expensive
trailer. Tom is attracted to Sonny
and asks her to 60 dancing. When
she tells him she doesn't know how
10 dance, he drops a coin in the phone
graph and proceeds to teach her. just
then Richardson appears on the scene
and orders the boys out. That was
the last straw for Sonny. She de-
cides to run away. So, that night,
when Tom calls to apologize for get
ting her in trouble and asks her to
meet him, she agrees, planning to use
the boys in her scheme to escape
She slips out of the house and runs
down the road to their waiting car
They take Sonny to dance and as
they are about to return home, she
stuns them with the announcement
that she won't go back. Tom pre-
walls upon her to change her mind
but Richardson has locked the girl
out, so the boys reluctantly agree ia
take her with them. Fearing Son
ny's f0ster-father may have set the
police on their trail they head for
the state lire. In Bowling Green
Tom marries Sonny to outwit the
law. jamie is worried over the con-
sequences when the HOLSTER family
learns the news. He insists upon be-
ing dropped off at Akron. When the
hOneymOOners arrive in New York
State they are arrested on MIR. HOl'
listers order. In oil, Sonny meets
Toms brother, Kirk. His heart goes
out to the pathetic figure in ging'
ham with toil-wOrn hands and tear
Redeemed eyes. Sonny is willing t.
have the marriage annulled if Tom
wishes it, but he refuses. So Kirk
insists that they go home with him
Toms mother and father treat Son
ny kindly but she breads the Ordea
of the Forthcoming family dinner
She wants Tom to take her away
but he tells her they can't go until
they have the family's stamp of ap
prevail, adding: "Janice will be there
She's trying hard to marry Kirk
Carol, Toms sister, likes Sonny ant
tries her best to help the girl, lend
ing her clothes and the assistance
of Julia, Carols maid.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-01-24

Chives are tiny grass-like shoots
with a wild onion flavor. They are
usually sold growing in a berry box
and can be cut as needed and used
for flavor in salads, soups and stews.
Also used as garnish for salads.
Stuff large, cooked and seeded
prunes with mixture of mayonnaise,
whipped cream, cream cheese and
chopped coconut. Serve on crisp
excarole or lettuce with additional
mayonnaise.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-01-24
CHAPTER FIVE

Alone in the beautiful sittin,
room, Sonny went to the French win
dows which opened over the Sound
toward the sunset. Turning, sht
looked about the room. She touched
the satin-covered sofa, the gorgeous
roses on the table, saw book-lined
walls. Never had the girl seen as
many volumes. There were maya.
zines all about. The deep chairs,
chintz-covered for the summer, the
soft rugs, were all a revelation to
her. Some time later, Tom came
out of the dressing room. He was in
white flannels, looking extremely
handsome and happy. "I'm going on
down. I'll need a couple of cocktails
to buck me up for the evening"" He
made a face. cts going to be
tough. I'll give you some advice.
Talk to Dad about the garden. Just
listen to mother. Kirk will be O.
X. but solemn. Oh Lord, wish we
could get away!"
Sonny's voice was small. Couldn't
WEI"
mot till we have the stamp of ap-
prevail put on US. You'll have to
meet the relatives, be introduced to
Janice-she's going to marry Kirk.
So make yourself pretty for tonight.
She'll be in. Janice won't miss this
chance. It will give her feeling of
being in the family"
He laughed. "You see, she's try
ing hard to marry Kirk. He's shy,
but I'll bet on her. She'll get her
mani" Then Tom was gone.
When the maid tried to help her
with her bath, Sonny was so obvious
" confused that the woman retired,
shaking her head.
Later Julia went to work on her
hands. They'll need a lot of atten-
ton to get them into shape" Julia
remarked.
eyes. Will you tell me what to
do?"
Certainly, Mrs. HOLSTER. That is
why Pm here"
Julia put one of Carols white chif-
fon frocks over the girls slim Shout
: drs. It was too large for Sonny,
but Julia's expert needle repaired
that. The matter of shoes was a
problem, until Julia found a pair of
Carols which were too tight for
her. "You can manage with them.
They're pretty loose, so watch out"
Then Julia arranged the flaming
red hair into a pile of curls swept
upwards off her ears. She said dis
approvingly: you've got too much
hair. Tomorrow / must cut out some
of it."
When Julia had finished, she sat
Evening star., 1941-03-07
THE CAPE
COSTU ME
Young! BecomingI ExcitingI
1895

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clip we've assembled a whole
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in sheer wool or rayon crepe,
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