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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
Writes to Jaycees

Robert A Nicholson, flight officer
with a bomb squadron in North Africa
has written his thanks to the Jaycees
for the letters he received as a result
of the writing project here.
He writes: 81 would like to thank
you all personally for the letters but
since that is impossible at the present
time I'll try to express my apprecia-
ton in letter. For long time, to be
specific, five months, didn't get any
mail at all, so they couldn't have been
better timed.
Just recently I've had some lucky
breaks and was transferred to a new
squadron which is flying a new type
plane. We all Immediately fell in love
with it and wouldn't trade it for any
thing, so everyone is happy now.
Nov that there is no longer an
African theatre l don't know what
they will do with us. One thing sure,
we won't sit around here long, so
maybe we will sec some more of the
world.
81 wish you could all sec Africa. It's
some country with a lot of amusing
and odd things. Thanks again for all
the letters and really think it's a
grand idea the Jaycecs have"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
To Discuss Control
of Soil Erosion

In response to petition circulated
by farmers in this county, ten public
hearings will be held during the week
of June A, John Carter, county agent
announced. Farmers and land occu-
piers are eligible to attend, for the
purpose Of determining whether or
not a local soil conservation district
should be formed.
MIR. Garter has arranged the meet
ings as follows: Greetings at s
o'clock and in school houses unless
otherwise designatcd)
Friendsville and Avilton, June Ia.
Accident and White Church (grange
halD, June IS.
Grantsville and Red Oak, June Is.
Bittinger and Oakland agents
office, June II.
Swanton and Sunnyside Orange
halD, June 49,
The sentiment expressed at these
hearings by farmers will determine
largely whether or not the district
will be formed here Mr.. Carter said.
Meetings will be conducted by Mr..
Carter, in cooperation with the State
Soil Conservation committee. E. NJ.
Davis, state coordinator of soil con-
servation service in Maryland, pointed
out that most people associated
erosion with gullies on hillsides but
said there was a much more serious
type Of erosion called sheet erosion
which now confronts most farmers.
Sheet erosion, Mr. Davis explained,
is the removal of thin layer of soil
with each rain, generally unnoticed.
Garrett county farmers are particu-
larly concerned because their soil is
not very deep and will stand very
little abuse.
Soil conservation districts are en-
tircly farmer operated by an elected
board of directors who must be farm
owners. If formed no one will be
compelled to 90 into the program
Only those interested will be given
assistance in controlling their erosion
problems. Such districts arc already
in operation in Maryland in all coun-
ties except three.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
Garrett County Is
Aiming for Bigger
Potato Production

Provided Garrett County meets its
1913 goal in the production Of po-
tatoes, the increase, over and above
the production of last year, would be
enough to provide a years ration of
this staple food for 1928 soldiers, a
study of government statistics shows.
The average soldier eats five bushels
a year.
Although the shortage Of seed and
labor have made the commercial
growers problem difficult, Garrett
County is expected to effect a sub
stantial increase in production, even
if it does fall short of its goal of
harvesting $3.50 acres.
The Maryland potato crop last year
had an estimated value of S2,423 900
as compared with $1,536,000 in 1941.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
MARKER UNVEILED AT
ACCIDENT RONORING A
SOLDIER OF REVOLUTION
Appropriate Ceremonies Con-
Quoted Monday Morning; n. c.
Fraley Addresses Group

The marker erected over the grave
of Lieut.. James Drane, Jr., Revo-
lutonary War fighter who died in 1928
and who was buried at Accident, was
unveiled with appropriate ceremonies
on Monday morning, May 81.
The marker was provided by the
Federal government through the eff
forts of the Garrett County Historical
Society and members of Zion Luth-
eran church bore the expense inciden-
tai to the erection of the stone. The
committee in charge of this and ar
engagements for the service included
B. 0. Aiken, Adam Richter, Frank
Spoerlein, Harold Georg, Elmer Kolb
and Otto Goehringer.
The Accident band played several
numbers and a patriotic address was
delivered by Neil C. Fraley, of Oak
land, who stressed the patriotism and
sacrifices of our forefathers and
pointed out how small in comparison
were Jne SdCflnceS Oh Jne Ordinary
citizen of today. About four hundred
persons attended the ceremony. A let
ter was read from James f. Drane,
NJ. D., of Phoenix, Arizona, descen-
dant of the Revolutionary veteran
who expressed the hope that "a
world may be established, giving the
four freedoms to all, so that our an
cestors and our boys now fighting
for us will not have fought in vain"
DR.. Drane was born in Missouri
August IS, 1872 His father j. E.
Drane lived to be SO years and 8
months old and the latter's father
was Richard Lamar Drane. A letter
was also read from Capt. Charles E.
Hoye, president of the historical So
ciety who expressed his regrets for
his inability to attend.
An article on the Drane family his
tory was prepared by r. Getty Brown
ing, Of Raleigh, North Carolina,
which is published in full in this issue.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
Accident Seniors
Plan Two Programs

Seniors of Accident High school
have completed arrangements for
their senior week activities with a
special worship service on Sunday
evening and combined class night
and graduation exercises on Tuesday,
June S.
The sermon to the graduates will
be delivered by Rev. L. A. Wagner,
pastor of the Lutheran church at
Parkersburg, w. Va, and former
pastor of the Accident Lutheran par
ish This service will be held in the
school auditorium.
The combined class night and grad
uation exercises will feature the vale
dictory address by Lyle Wright and
the salutatory by Doris Alexander,
No outside speaker has been engaged.
B. O. Aiken, principal, said a SER
vice flag would be presented by the
senior class to the school containing
the names of graduates who are now
serving their country in the armed
forces. Mr.. Aiken said there would be
about GO names.
The elementary closing exercises
will be held Wednesday evening with
Melvin Kesner in charge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
Maryland Fathers
To Face Induction
About August LIST

State Selective Service Director
Henry c. Stanwood, declared yester-
day that all Maryland draft boards
will have exhausted their supply of
single and childless married men by
August l and that drafting of pre-
Pearl Harbor fathers probably would
begin then.
He said that June and July calls
upon various boards were being APP
portioned so that all boards in the
state would be on the same basis by
the first of August.
Stanwood said fathers would be
called up for induction in sequence of
their order numbers if present plans
were carried out, meaning that num-
Der of children or dependents man
has would not influence the time he
would be called.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
Zoning Method To
Speed Mail Service
In Large Cities

A new method of speeding up mail
deliveries through addition of a
branch postoffice number to the ad-
dress on mail for delivery in large
cities, is being placed in operation.
The new system is calculated to
speed up separation of mail for distri-
button to branch offices and permits
much more rapid handling of mail by
inexperienced postal clerks who have
been employed to replace personnel
who have gone into the armed forces
and war industries.
A number after the name of the
city indicates the branch postoffice or
postal unit through which delivery is
made. The coming system will be used
in more than 1875 large cities of the
nation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
Memorial Service
Held At Deer Park

The Young Peoples Department of
the Methodist Sunday School at Deer
Park gave a brief Memorial service
at the close Of Sunday school Sun
day. An exercise was presented called
Memorials" depicting the five me-
MORALS given in the Bible and clos
ing with placing flower in a basket
in remembrance of each boy or girl
now in service from Deer Park or
surrounding community.
Special prayers were led by Lee
Rodeheaver.
The following boys have been added
to the Service Flag, making a total
now of thirty-siX.
Pvt. George Kimmell, Savannah,
Ca; Pvt. VIM. Hardesty, Camp Lee,
Va; Pvt. Cecil Minard Miami Beach,
Fla; Sgt Woodrow Warwick, Pvt.
James Rollman, Camp Edwards,
Mass; Pvt. Calvin Nazelrod Fort
Devens, Mass; Pvt. VIM. Byrant,
Robert T. Ferguson S, cambridge;
Pvt. Leo Friend.
A donation was received from Miss
Anna Thrasher, of Washington, D. c..
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
Red Cross Summary
Of Activities Given
All Departments Working Most
Successfully, County Chair
man Reports

Summarizing Red Cross activities,
Mrs. E. Z. Tower, county chairman,
announced this week that all the Red
Cross departments were getting along
most successfully. These departments
are First Aid, Home Nursing, knitting
and sewing for War Relief, knitting
and making kits for soldiers, Surgical
Dressing, and the Home Service De-
partment.
Mrs. Tower has had most satisfac-
tory reports from Mr.. Gerheart, Mr..
Littman, and Mrs. Kisner, who have
just completed First Aid classes in
Kizmillcr, Swanton and Accident.
Mrs. Yolanda Cole and Miss Helen
Miller, public health nurses, conducted
Home Nursing classes throughout the
county.
There were approximately 1,150
garments knitted and 1,180 sewcd in
the county for war relief, not count
ing $50 layettes and 70 fodder packs
The Home Service Department is a
full time job, she said. The Red Cross
has been authorized by Congressional
Chapter "to act in matters of volun-
tary relief and in accord with the
military and naval authorities as a
medium of communication between the
people of the United States and their
Army and Navy"
The Civic Club, which has for
number of years, been a functioning
community organization, is giving
way at present to more urgent war
needs Mrs Tower, who is also the
president of the Women's Civic Club
said, "Thc reason for lack of civic
club activities is that the women in
the club decided to use the time that
went to the civic club for the Red
Cross work"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
Mt. Lake Hotel
Larder Is Raided

The Mountain Lake hotel had a
successful opening in more ways than
one last Saturday. Not only were
there several welcomed guests but
there were also some unlimited ones.
These last, in the middle of Satur-
day night, broke into the lardcr and
stole the food while the management
sleN in the other end of the build
ing% Among the missing foods were
beef ham, butter, bacon, milk, and
several chickens, which had used up
about 200 ration points in their pur-
chase.
The guests in the hotel were forced
to seek meals elsewhere since I'M
mediate supplies couldn't be provided
An investigation was made but no
trace Of the thieves or food has been
found.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
Re~ae2~o~4 MIA DeoM :

Somewhere American boy has rendezvous with death
tonight.
Whether carriers deck in the Pacific amid the burning
sands of North Africa the tropical forests of New Guinea
whether swift perous terrible and slow his goinghe
giving to his fellow the greatest gift give
The years unived-the warmth and the laughter and the
tears and-most precious gift of ahs that might have
been All these he is giving.
No effort of stay the speeding bullet that has
his number it. What to him. the bonds buy the
guns build?
With nothing that bought Sold with nothing that is
made of human hands, share his sacrifice.
What gift give to match hs-what sacrifice
make? The will from that still small voice within
hearts.
For tell how many bonds to buy how hard to
work the and planes and tanks build keep his gal
efforts from having been vain Yes each decide
the of obligaonthe gasoline do not
the pns of blood the food without all the
other appeals ansWeto make the precious gift he made
worthwhile.
Not for the boy who dying tonight but because he dying
make sacrifices to the of freedom-Genera
Electric publication.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
Lalor Resigns AS
Scout Executive
Will Take Similar Position In
Johnson City, Tenn, this Month

Raymond C. Lalor, scout executive
of Potomac Council, Boy Scouts of
America since May 10, 1887, rendered
his resignation effective in thirty
days, at a meeting Of the councils eX-
ecutivc board in Cumberland last
Thursday night. The Potomac Council
includes the Deep Creek district.
Lalor has accepted a position as
scout executive of Sequoyah Council
with headquarters in Johnson City,
Tenn. In his new position Lalor will
have two assistants and a camp di-
rector.
A native of Richmond, KY, Mr. La
Tor has been associated with scout
ing for twenty-four years. He came
to the Potomac Council from Cincin-
natl. The Deep Creek district was or
ganized by Mr.. Lalor and includes
scout activities in this entire county
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03

Jones offered the invocation and the
dedicatory address was delivered by
Delbert Davis.
The honor roll may not contain the
names of all those who have entered
the service, due to registration and
enlistments from other counties and
states, and parents or other relatives
are urged to check the names at the
earliest opportunity and notify the
American Legion, the draft board or
Mr.. Talbot if any names are missing,
as it is the desire of those in charge
to have on the list every name of the
soldiers who are eligible to be placed
there.
Several hundred persons attended.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
Ration Deadlincs

Coffee-No. "a stamp in book one
good for one pound of coffee through
June 80.
Canned Goods-Last day for G, H,
and blue coupons is June 7; X, L
and NJ blue coupons good until July 7.
Meat, Butter Oils-Last day for j
and X red coupons in June so.
Sugar-Stamps 5 and 16 valid for
5 pounds each for home canning, Last
day for No. 10, good for 5 pounds, is
July 15
Gasoline-Last day for use Of No.
8 gasoline rationing stamp is July q,
Shoes-Last day for use of No. II
stamp in book one Is June Is Shoe
stamp IS Is valid Juns 10.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
Mrs. Harold Harmed
Heads PIT. A. Group

At the final meeting of the Oak
land Elementary Parent Teacher AS
ISOLATION last Thursday evening, Mrs.
Harold H, Harmed was elected presi-
dent of the organization for the en-
suing term, succeeding Mrs Delbert
NJ. Davis.
Mrs. Minor Sprague was named
vicc-president; Mrs. S. Townshend
Naylor, secretary, and Mrs. Clayton
Winters, treasurer.
Neil c. Fraley, States Attorney,
addressed the group on juvenile de
linquency, after which there was a
social hour with Refreshments.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
Some Garrett County
Miners Still at Work

-Four mines in Garrett county have
continued to operate during the coal
strike this week, all small mines in
the Grantsvillc section, and the mine
of the Stanley Coal Company, located
just over the West Virginia line, is
at work as usual. All are unorganized.
1t was estimated 300 coal miners
in Garrett and Allegany counties had
stayed away from their jobs in the
government-operated mines in sup
port of John l.. Lewis.
The number of men at work in the
Grantsvllle mines totaled SO, while
the usual number remained at their
Jobs IT the Crel!in operation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
MOTORISTS ARE WARNED
TO USE GASOLINE ONLY
FOR NEEDFUL PURPOSES
Board Says Complaints OF Indis-
criminate Use BY Some Mo
florists Are Being Received

A warning to all users of gasoline
for transportation purposes to con
serve and use their vehicles only for
the purpose for which the stamp was
granted, was issued this morning from
the office of the War Price and Ra-
tioning Board in Oakland.
This action was prompted because
of numerous complaints received by
the board in respect to indiscriminate
use of motor vehicles by some holders
of the "B' and &C" ration books Spe-
cifc individuals were named in these
complaints and the board has taken
action to warn them against such
practices, according to W. 0. D-vis,
chief clerk
When complaints are received on
the indiscriminate use of gasoline ra-
ton books issued, the board will in
vestigate such complaints and if found
to be correct the fact that such use is
violation Of regulations will be con-
sidered when further applications for
gasoline is made, the board deter
mined.
Because Of the recent restrictive
regulations issued from OPA head
quarters, it becomes more necessary
for individuals to realize the impor-
lance Of these regulation and to con-
serve their gasoline currency as much
as possible, Mr. Davis said.
Applications filed with the board for
consideration state the purpose for
which gasoline will be used, Because
of these statements it is expected that
users of gasoline will not violate them
but will adhere strictly to the purpose
for which the stamps were granted
Sugar For Canning
Stamps Nos. Is and 16 in War Ra-
ton Book One are good for the pur-
chase five pounds of sugar each, to
be used for canning early fruits. This
represents ten pounds of sugar per
person.
Later is the season, an additional
amount of sugar may be had through
the local rationing board for canning
summer and fall fruits. This addition
al allowance will not exceed Is pounds
per person.
1t is suggested by the board that
every housewife, who plans to can
fruits for home consumption, be guild
ed by the above information to the
extent that every pound of sugar OBJ
tainable will be used to conserve the
greatest amount Of fruit, and such
fruit will be most helpful in supplying
the family table.
Since there will be maximum al
lowance of not more than 25 pounds
of sugar per person for the entire
years canning, the greatest care in
planning for the conservation of each
kind of fruit should be taken.
''T'' Gas Books
All holders of "T'' Coupon Books
transport are ADVISED That, due to
the gasoline shortage in this area,
their allowance for the second quar-
ter, which ends June 30th, has been
extended to July 25th. Therefore,
these present books cannot be re-
newed until July 25th. A cut of A per
cent has been ordered in the allowance
shown on the certificates Of war ne
cessity for the third quarter ending
September 3Oth. All transport users
are urged to conserve every gallon Of
gasoline possible in order to bridge
this curtailment in their present ra-
ton so that no material hardship will
result to them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
Knights OF Pythias TO Elect

The regular semi-annual election of
officers will be held by members of
the local lodge Knights of Pythias at
their weekly meeting on Friday ev-
ening. The occasion will be known as
Past Chancellor's night.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03
tuberculosis Clinic, June 8

The regular monthly tuberculosis
clinic will be held in the health office,
Oakland, on Wednesday morning,
Juas 3, beginning at 9 o'clock
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1943-06-03

Two submarines were launched at
Philadelphia.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03

TRY THIS Every morning shote few drops
OF Nosellne HpNIonie on your comb ond rvn Il
through your hair or rub u on your seolp, Simple
49,. yes indeed rs the cosy woY 10 keep your
hoir smoother, fredericksburg Az The some
time : checks Dry Seolp ond loose dondrUH by
sUpplemeniing The noivrol soolp oils. As on eSiro
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03

old. mossoae with plenty 81 Vosehne Hor Ionic
before shompooine ond rub olite On your ,eoIp
oiterwords. Remember for double core of
both seop ond hoir use Voselne Hoir Ionic reg
vlorly Remember TOO It's different from others
YOU hove used. beeovse Il eonions absolutely
no drying ingredients.
Milford chronicle., 1943-06-18
Shore Berries Bring
Growers $1,635,575
State Crop Is Reported At 27,9O0
Crates; Good Prices Prevailed


The strawberry crop, first cash
crop of the season on the Delmarva
Peninsula, brought farmers ap-
proximately S1.635,575. a tabulation
of reports of sales and shipments
indicates.
The Federal-State Market News
Service reported Maryland farmers
received the highest average price
for their berries with 24-quart
crates ranging from S. to IS gen.
orally and some as high as $40.
The Eastern Shore of Maryland's
1880 crates sold for about $685.
775.
The Eastern Shore of Virginia.
where paintings are heavier. had
136.600 crates worth SS19,600. with
prices ranging from $3.50 to $3.50
with some early sales at 50.
Delaware's crop was reported at
27.200 crates with prices ranging
from $3.50 to $3.50. bringing Sl6.-
200.
Delaware started May 26 and with
a very short season closed on June
I as far as commercial shipments
were concerned.
The yield in all three sections
Turn to Page 3. Pleasel
Milford chronicle., 1943-06-18
Lima Bean Yield
Boosted By Bees
CrOss-POllinatiOn Increases
Crops By 3Opo, John M.
Amos Reports After Test

An increase of about 80 per cent
in the yield of lima beans as a re-
suit of cross-pollination of the
plants by honey bees is indicated
in an experiment conducted last
year in Sussex County by John NJ.
Amos, formerly assistant entomol-
ogist at the University of Della
ware and now a specialist in api-
culture at Pennsylvania State Col
lege.
In an article appearing in the
current issue of the American
Bee Journal" Mr.. Amos writes
that he conducted the experiment
as a result of discussion among
beekeepers regarding the value of
bees as pollinators of lima beans,
since the beans had been consider
ed to be self-pollinating.
Important Results
Delaware ranks as the leading
state in the production of lima
beans for canning and the expert.
ment was declared to be very i'm
pOrtant from the standpoint of in
creased production. The average
yield over a period of years has
been about 1000 pounds per acre
and the income to growers in Del
aware last year was estimated at
more than $250,000.
(Tum to paRe 3. Pleased
Milford chronicle., 1943-06-18
Alters 'All-Out' To
Help Prevent Mishaps
Every Accident Prevented Is An
other Blow At The Axis

The foregoing is the battle cry
of more than ~ million All club
boys and girls throughout the ma
tion who are "all out" to make
rural America safety conscious for
victory. Enrolled in the National
All Farm Safety Activity, they're
impressing upon rural residents
that accidents and fires-which ex-
act staggering annual losses in
lives. labor, livestock, and proper
ty on American farms-can be pre-
vented. The Alters are pointing
out that extreme vigilance should
be exercised this year because
hundreds of thousands of inexper-
fenced helpers will work on the
farms.
Among their recommendations
to prevent accidents and fires are
to keep tools, when not being us
ed, in racks =. . dangerous animals
in secure pens =. electrical and
mechanical equipment in repair -.
to install fire-fighting equipment
establish fire lanes mark
4 LTurn to rage J. PisassI