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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-11-16
Annual Election of
AAA Committeeman
Scheduled Friday
| armers TO Vote In Twelve
Communities Tomorrow; The
County Convention Planned
For Saturday

The annual election Of community
Agricultural Adjustment Administra-
tion committeeman for Garrett county
will be held on Friday, November II,
at twelve community meetings. and
delegates chosen at those sessions
which will meet at a county couvcn-
ton the following day in the office Of
the County Agent. Postofficc build
ing, in Oakland, to elect county
committee to administer the I945
AAA program, Dorsey Guard, present
chairman. announced.
At each of the twelve community
meetings. three committeeman and
two altc,natcs will ~ elected As we'll
as a delegate and his alternate. The
latter will attend the county AAA
meeting to elect the three county
committeeman and altcrnatcs.
All bona fidc farmers are eligible
to cast votes in the community meet
ings, AAA officials said. The COM
munity meetings will provide also an
occasion for discussion of the agri-
cultural conservation program and
other related topics
In a letter sent out by Mr.. Guard
to all farmers the location of the
meetings were listed as follows; with
all meetings beginning at s o'clock
p. M;
Community A Election District
No. NORTH Glade School; Com
muntcs 3 & Collection District No.
FrcndSvillc High School; Com
munticS ID & E-Elcction District No.
3-Grantsvillc High School; Commu-
nifty F-Elcction Districts Nos. 4 e.
l1-Mount Union Church; Commu-
nifty Collection District No 8
Accident Agriculture Building; Com
munty II-Elcction District No. C.
Sang Run School; Community i
Election Districts Nos. : & 16-
Pleasant Valley Grange Hall; Com
muniticS J e. K-Elcction District
No. S-Sunnysidc Grange Hall; Com
munty L-Elcction Districts Nos. 9
& l5-Avilton School; Community NJ
Election Districts Nos. 10 & Is
Ktzmillcr High School; Community
N-Elcction District No. l2-Bittin-
ger School; Communities O & p
Election District No. l4-Oakland-
County Agents Office.
Mr.. Guard stressed the fact that it
was important that farmers be cleo
ted who arc willing to serve and
assume the responsibility required as
community committeeman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-11-16
Lodge to Observe
18th Anniversary

Terra Alta Moose Lodge. No. 1895,
will celebrate its twcnty-fifth ami
vcrsary ON Tuesday, November 2l,
with banquet from 5 to p. M, and
a program starting at 1915 p. m, it
has been announced.
The celebration is for members and
their wives Many of the members Of
the organization are from Oakland,
CrcIlin. and nearby areas. The present
governor is Clark Wicklow.
The guest speaker will be Fred 7,
Wilson. and u history of the lodge
will be given by A. Icllcr. Twenty.
five year pins will bc presented. The
program committee includes Chester
Loraw. Frank lIardcsty and Dewey
Laughlin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-11-16
Christmas Seals To Go
On Sale November y

The 3Sth annual tuberculosis Christ
mas Seal Sale will open through the
state on November 9th. it was an
nounccd by William II. Staub, general
seal sale chairman for the Maryland
tuberculosis Association, who calls on
everyone to support the forthcoming
sale.
He said that original plans had
called for the sale to open on the Goth,
but since the association had no de-
sire to interfere with the war bond
drive, it was postponed one week.
The proceeds Of the Christmas Seal
Sale are used to finance the anti
tuberculosis program through the
state which includes A-raying, case
finding, clinics, tubcrculin testing,
health education. medical research
and the Negro program Mr.. Staub
pointed out that the money raised in
a community is used in that same
community.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-11-16
Wounded in Action

Pvt. Carl L. Buddy" Hcrshbcrgcr,
Jr,, %, a paratroopcr, husband Of
Mrs. Beatrice Walker Hershbcrgcr.
Of Wcstcrnport and a son of Mrs.
May Hershbcrger Broadwater, of this
county, and the late Carl Hcrshberg-
er, was slightly wounded in action in
Holland on Oct 20, according to Il
telegram received by his wife from
the War department.
He was indicted into the amry Oct.
26. 1913, and trained at Camp
Wheeler and Fort Benning, Ga, being
graduated as paratrooper at the
latter camp where he received his
silver wings. He arrived in England in
juno. He is well known in the Grants
vile and Avilton sections.
The last letter received from him
was dated Oct 70 in which he stat
Cd he was very busy and was cold and
tired of sleeping in fox holes and was
writing ON the ground leaning against
two trees. He said he did not have
any stamps but his buddy was giving
him ono and asked she send him some,
Pvt, Hershberger has a daughter,
Connie. She is seven months old,
When he entered the service he was
employed at the Luke plant of the
West Virginia pulp and paner com
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-11-16
County Soldier Vote
Favored Dewey-Beall
Tydings Received Big Majority
Over Randall From 2iS Abscn-
tee Ballots Now TabuIated

Men in the armed forces from Gar
rctt county voted 1924 to IA in the
Presidential race in favor of Cover
nor Thomas +. Dewey, but gave Scna-
tor Willard f. TydingS a big majority
over his Republican opponent 1871 to
Cd. Congressman Bcall received IFS
votes in comparison to 80 for d. f..
McMuIIcn, All amendments were
favored
A number OF the ballots sent in by
those overseas were federal ballots.
The local election board received PAS
soldier ballots and after checking the
names against the names in the cleo
tion books, canvaSscd the vote on
Friday afternoon and evening.
The regular vote of the county was
officially tabuIatcd and showed a few
changes but none of any consequence.
The total official vote, including
the absentee votes of men in service,
now is as follows; Dewey Brickcr,
4162; Roosevelt Truman, 1861
Blanchard Randall, 1884; Willard
f. Tydings, 2211.
J. Glenn Bcall, 1850; Daniel Nc
Mullen, 1924.
Amendment one, 1857 in favor, 1893
against; amendment two, l411 in
favor, $40 against: amendment three,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-11-16
Two New Trains Are
Added to Schedule
Morning WestbOund and After
noon EastbOund Passenger LO-
Gals Now Running Daily

Officials of the Cumberland divi-
sion of the Baltimore and Ohio rail
road have announced the addition of
two new trains.
No. 81, one of the new trains, will
leave Cumberland at $50, and arrive
at Oakland at 1887, making local
stops between Cumberland and Graf
ton. The wcstbound express train,
which formerly arrived at 1915
will run ahead of the 1881 but will
make no stop here.
A new eastbound local from Graf
ton, No So, will arrive at the Oakland
station at ESQ p. M, and will arrive
in Cumberland at 1870 each day.
The schedule went into effect No
vcmbcr IL. The following trains arc
now listed, according to Clarence
Murphy, station agent:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-11-16
Husband of Former
Garrett County Girl
Is Killed in France

Private Frank W CastcoI son of
Mr. and Mrs Walter f CastccI of
Bayard W Va. was killed in action
on October 26 somewhere in France.
according 70 word received bv his
wife. Mrs Naomi VanSjckTc Castccl
of Morrantown. w. Va. formerly Of
this county.
Private Castccl aged %, was born
in Grant County W Va and was q
member of tbc United Brethren
church Of Bavard He was graduated
from Bavard high school and attended
West Virginia University PROV to his
induction he was cmnIovcd bv the
Norcantown Ordnance Works. He en-
t,,,.,l .La ..,.,,,.;,., I,ol,,,,,.,. ., ,ot,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-11-16
Snow Fences Erected

Snow fences have now been erected
in Garrett county by the State Roads
commission, in preparation for the
approaching winter, with its swrling
snow and high winds
Along with the erection of the snow
fences, State roads mechanics have
put all snow pIows and other winter
equipment in shape, ready for the
first big snowfall
Efforts to get new snow fences
failed because scarcity of lumber,
according to officials, so Western
Maryland will get along with the old
repaired fences.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-11-16
Has Leg Injured

Stanley Sharpness, mechanic at the
State Roads garage, had his right
leg seriously injured on Tuesday
evening while at the County Roads
garage building. across the street
from where he works.
An oil truck apparently became un.
manageable and driftcd into the gar
age and caught Sharpless LEG above
the ankle, between the bumper and
the garage wall.
After receiving first aid treatment
here he was taken to Memorial hos
pital where he is under the care Of
DR.. Wilson. 1t was stated that ampu-
tation Of the foot might be necessary.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-11-16

MAY sometimes wonder what KIND OF people
AVA Americans, yes.
kAM Bu-Whencver there human need a catastrophe
quick respond We defenders Of the human being
We fighters for the rights of and child
Let's look at the record
In less than two hundred years YOUTH vgor and
have given way Of life Today the average
family this nation enjoys benefits than kings of Old light
power cducao freedom and opportunity, for all time That is
what stand for.
We buld-never destroy. We advance
science and knowledge and the Webeng of every individual
This the fire of America, the flame that will never die the
hope for and women and children to
Of the fruits of this fire has been industrial growth
Groups Of have banded together and worked together
bring the wonders that have made all the world look
America In hour Of great need free working great
industrial pns the beach, in the office the laboratory
have forged and built the instruments which destroying
enemies.
Today War. Tomorrow, this fire will build for Amer
ic And through example, for the world security, freedom
economy which children be born and grow up free from
fear want and repression
From advertisement of the United States Rubber Company
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-11-16

Maryland's bonded indebtedness is
now $40 ,46S.0O0. having been reduced
-four million during the past fiscal
year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-11-16
The Nem zine =.

N MAY sometimes wonder what kind of people are
VII Americans, yes
But-Whenever there is human need or a catastropl
Nogales international., 1944-04-07
Hatch Act Gets Boot

The Hatch Act was given a terrific kick in the
pants at the Democratic Convention.
The gent who did it was Writ G. Bowman of
Nogales, former Arizona Democratic National Com
mitteeman and currently U. S. Collector of Customs,
who has forgotten about politics than the Hatch
Act snoopers will ever learn-here or elsewhere.
Stating he was attending the convention "by
proxy" Bowman mounted the rostrum and in car
rillon voice sounded the gong, amid applause Of
ventionites, for the Hatch political practices law.
"I am Democrat and a citizen Of the United
States," said Bowman. "Mr Hatch nor anyone else
can take. away my rights from nae =. don't want a
federal job if can't talk to my friends and say what
/ think"
Bowman addressed the convention.
A resolution condemning the Hatch Act as being
against the principles of the Democratic Party, etc.
prepared for action by the convention, but the
resolutions committee said it was not received. (Col
VIM Turnbow in Phoenix Evening Gazette)
Nogales international., 1944-04-07

Dan e. Garvey, Secretary of
State, former resident of Nogales,
today announces his candidacy for
election to that office, subject to
the Democratic primary, July 10.
Mr.. Garvey is now serving the un-
expired term of the late Secretary
of State Harry M. Moore.
Born. reared and educated in
Mississippi, Mr.. Garvey is a long
time resident of Arizona, having
come to this state in 1909 and re-
sided here continuously since that
time. He served in the clerical and
auditing departments of the South
ern Pacific Railroad Company lines
in Arizona for 18 years, and then
became chief deputy assessor of
Pima County in 1927, which posi-
ton he resigned the following year
to enter private business. In 1929
he became deputy county treasurer
of Pima County, serving as chief
deputy treasurer for four years be-
ginning in 1881.
In 1884, Mr. Garvey was elected
Pima County treasurer and was re-
elected to that post two years later,
but resigned in 1888 to become city
treasurer of Tucson. The following
year he was appointed Assistant
Secretary of State by the late Sec
retary, Harry M Moore, which
position he efficiently filled until
his appointment by Governor Os-
born in 1943 to serve out Mr..
Moore's unexpired term of office.
During the past few months, Mr..
Garvey has been prominently iden
titled with the development of a
program which will give Arizona
members of the United States arm
ed services the opportunity to vote
in the coming election, and he is in
Nogales international., 1944-04-07
Demobilization Is Here, Now!

Since Pearl Ha1bor, the Army, Navy and
Marine Corps have discharged more than 1,25O,OOO
men and women, an average Of 1926 month. At
present. the discharges running from 10000 to
$4,000 month
At the peak of demobilization-s sometime after
the defeat of Germany but before the end of the
Asiatc confct-he rate of discharge is expected to
reach 25O,O00 month-possibly 100000 year!
Plans are being made for the prompt assimilation
of these veterans into the civilian life for which they
fought az ~4Sn~* i~4At" "a - -- ~~~---"-
The soldier with an honorable discharge, if he
has served i'll the active military service on or after
Dec. Z 1941 and before the end of the present war;
is entitled to:
/. disqualification and Domiciliary Care.
2. Disability Pension
3. Vocational Rehabilitation.
He is notified that he is entitled to his former
employment under the provisions of the Selective
Service Act If he desires to take it, he must apply to
his former employer within 40 days after discharge
He advised also Of the facilities available to him in
connection with obtaining employment vocational
education and other benefits.
Nogales international., 1944-04-07
street.

American Consul Owen w. Gaines
declaring he is going to clean out
his desk one of these days
Nogales international., 1944-04-07

through beautifully with donations
for the Red Cross.
Gorgeous flowers in back yard of
Dr. M I. Merritt home on Smelter
Nogales international., 1944-04-07

MEXICAN BAPTIST MISSION
Mrs. C. v. Overman, Director
Sunday School, 10:30 am. .;
Bible Exposition, Sunday 7 pm.
Women's Meeting, Monday pm.
Young Peoples Meeting Wednes-
day z pm.
Prayer Meeting, Thursday 7 pr.
Christian Center Glasses Tuesdt.''
through Saturday, pm. English
typing, Bible taught.
The Mission would appreci2t It
contributions of clothing for distri
button to the needy.
Nogales international., 1944-04-07
Want. Ads

WANTED TO BUY: Harmonica
in good condition, for boy in service.
Inquire at Nogales International.
pub. 4l7-l4
FOR SALE: 1886 model tudor
Ford deluxe five-passenger sedan
with radio, five good tires, and
excellent shape mechanically. $3.50
cash. Phone 220-J.
FOR SALE: Three 7-months-old
Austrawhite roosters. Phone 220-J.
FOR SALE: Oil heater and steel
drum. International Correspond
ence Spanish language course with
records and books Both reason
able. 156 Terrace avenue. Phone
445-M.
FOR SALE: New felt mattress,
ironing board, bread box, and gar
den tools. Call after pm. at 214
Iona street.
FOR SALE: 30-40 Krag rifle,
$50. co; IL. gauge DB shotgun, SIC. 90;
cedar chest, $1,000. Address Box
LC, Nogales international, Nogales.
Arizona.
Nogales international., 1944-04-07

J. r. Ortega, a member of the
Douglas Rotary Club, attended the
regular meeting of the Nogales Ro-
tary Club Friday.
Nogales international., 1944-04-07
RANGER VISITOR

RANGER VISITOR
Tom Bentley, forest ranger at
Camille, was here Monday for a
meeting of the county agricultural
! war board of which he is a member.
Nogales international., 1944-04-07
Jesus Lopez
Makes expert" On
Machine Gun

PIT. Jesus Lopez. son of Mrs.
Tosefa A Lopez CT Patagonia, re-
emily made Expert on the ma
chine gun. scoring among the best
shots in his company at the Ar
mored Replacement Training Ger
ter, Ft. Knox, KY.
Nogales international., 1944-04-07
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Morning Services:
Sunday School, 9:45. Lesson:
Christ's Victory Over Death
Church, 10:45. Sermon: Con
queror Over Death.
Evening Services:
Adults Bible Glass. TOO pm.
B.Y.P.U., TOO pm.
Church, 800 pm.
Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 7:3o
pm.
REV. E. E. McELHANEY, Pastor
Nogales international., 1944-04-07

constant touch with county officials
in an effort to see that every Ari-
zona soldier and sailor receives
ballot in ample time to permit him
to cast his vote at the primary on
July 18, and general election NO
venber T.
Mr.. Garvey was married in 1912
to the daughter of Zach Vail,
prominent Arizona pioneer and
cattleman. They have son, aged
Ii, and a daughter whose husband
is a member of the armed forces.
Nogales international., 1944-04-07
THE UNITED CHURCHES
FELLOWSHIP
Observation-Disclosures
Easter Services

Easter Services
Church school, 9:45.
Morning worship, IL o'clock.
Theme, From Tragedy to Tri-
umph." An Easter subject. Miss
Virgie Walker will sing special
solo, Mr.. O. A. Smith, Jr., will
play a trumpet solo, and the choir
will sing the Easter anthem.
We are to be honored with the
presence of the Scottish Rite with
us for this service.
A class of new members will be
received into the United Churches
Fellowship
The church building will be re-
dedicated. We cordially invite the
public to meet with us and enjoy
the renewed sanctuary and this fire
EaStertide service. Strangers always
welcome.
0. A. SMITH. . D., Minister
Nogales international., 1944-04-07
SEEN ad HEARD
-o~ -
THE MAIN DRAG

Bill Scatena receiving from his
son, William A. Scatena, Jr., 81, of
the infantry whole cocoanut with
the words South Pacific" carved
on it, thereby ascertaining where
the young man is located at present.
Jimmy Manson, Jr3 finding his
lost coat it had been found on
Grand avenue and left at the No
gales international office.
Bill Scatena declaring the war
will end when the last shot is fired.
Lee zinsmeister selling % tickets
for the Red Cross steak fry at Flux
Canyon and turning in $3.50, indi-
eating the guests at Circle z came
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-20
Frozen Oysters Sent Soldier.

SOUTH BEND, Wash, April 20
Willipa Harbor oysters are
being frozen in "loaves" for ship
ment to United States servicemen
i'm far-of places.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-20

Advertising sign on the sINTh floor
ol a building for 10 minutes until
he Was rescued through a window.
NNchaN is employed by the Care
ul Window Cleaning Co
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-20
Price Control.
Vital 10 War

WASHINGTON. April l0 ms
g,,,,,,,,rs. ,,,-,r,i -,.-.,.--... ,...-t.1--
.l..
uay N'ol ia'.'''
price control law m.~.' 'eoftil.l'
victory, hurl 'hr nation into n
,hs+i-,,4f,.- Lf-+lal 4l,. speed
postwar economic COLLAPSE
hep. fallnHn
II was imperative chat Congress
renew tho -yeftls-.t s.Hit-rltHa-
,,,,.,,..y,.,.,,,. ,,,..,.. -,,t ,.lrsy,sz-
in1aUoA when '''' .'->' ~ ''
lose this war.
Pafr1an addressed more than
M farm, -sr1r and. ,-- MR.
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'eiA es'l'''''''
@ two-daN session @. me ''-ffa'l-
san congres Sion7l committee for
fbe nrofccfion %, Tho consumer.
--Lo ,o.,,.,,,,,,. .s.i.. ,~sss,,.s-
- 4,,...- ,---+-.,1 A.
-. - f..r, sa .~s 10 he.
- ,..l y l, 80. s- -
O., ine..to,, a.. a,roc,
",'l,a NE, ~" .! , ''.''' IN ma
stP ~" Hiu 80 .' -, 80 -
ev'"s 20 go 49, - - hat,Io
Mno Al, '. - - ,s ~ III"
Patman SAID.
FNASCUIATF LAW
Most OF the propo>ed price
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-20
EMASCULATE LAW

''Nfost Of the proposed price
control act amendments are not
designed 90 improve the law,
but 10 emaSCulate IL.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-20

STURDY round noirt
shovel With tong han
do Thick center frog
provides extra strength.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-20

Dunlapg level head
Steel rake has - SHARP
teeth. Correctly curved
10 penetrate soil,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-02-23
AIRDR0ME
AT RABAUL
IS BLASTED
U. 5. Destroyers Venture
Into Harbor : Attack
One Ship, Left Low

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN
SOUTHWEST PACIFIC, Feb. 23.-
American bombers from the Solom-
ons fields, blasted the newly re-
paired Lakunai airdrome at Ra-
baul with So tons of bombs and set
ting five large fires.
Pilots reported the smallest num-
Der Of planes ever encountered
from the Jap southern stronghold
One bomber was downed by anti
aircraft when venturing at low
altitude to drop heavy bombs.
One ship in the harbor was hit
by United States destroyers which
eentured into the charmed area.
When last seen it was low in the
water
1t is reported that troops in tn;
Saidor area, New Guinea, have cap
tured Gabumi village, eleven mile!
northeast of the landing> place II
the coastal regions around Madang
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-02-23
GERMAN5IN
Retreat TO
BUG RIVER
Remnants Of Krivoi Rog
Forces Fleeing West
Reds Push On

LONDON, Feb. 3d. German
troops, routed from the great IRON
city of Krivoi Rog by the Red Army
yesterday, are retreating westward
toward the Bug River, Soviet COM
munique said, as Premier Stain an
nounced that in one year the Nazis
have been driven from almost three
quarters of the territory they occu-
pied since invading Russia in the
summer of 1941.
During the past IL months, Stain
said, the Red Armies have "ad-
vanced westward as much as LOCO
miles in some places. 1t should nov
be clear to all that Hitherto Ger
many is advancing inevitably toward
catastrophe.
The major military prize OF Krivol
Rog was captured by General Mall
novsky's Third Ukrainian Army
after a bitter four months sieze
The Russian communique said The
ciiCitly oullclCu CilOihiOdo ASooSS -
manpower and equipment. Thou
sands of enemy dead Uttered the
approaches to the city, and in Its
streets, and remnants of the routed
enemy are seeking saefly in flight
They abandoned many guns, NOR
tars, machine guns, and trucks, ano
Soviet forces captured large dumps
Of military equipment"
Moscow dispatches said only
narrow escape gap along the lower
Dnieper River to the west remains
open for the retreating Nazis te
EMERSON and Nikolaev, the latter
city 95 miles southwest of Krivo
Rog, at the mouth of the Bug, ant
are probably the immediate OBJ
jectives Of Red Army forces, these
dispatches indicated.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-02-23
hit
AGAIN With
fire BOMBS
German Raiders Strike
AGAIN for nth Time
This Month

LONDON, Feb. GA substantial
number of German raiders made a
two directional assault on London
last night, showering high explo-
sives and fire bombs over wide
areas here and ON other English
sections, causing casualties includ-
ing at least 10 killed, and starting
fires in several districts.
The raiders stirred up a barrage
which many agreed was the heay-
lest of the war, with 10 enemy
planes destroyed, one by a Cana
dian Intruder over its base IN
france.
Making the eleventh assault on
London this month, and the fourth
in five nights, the attacks came IN
two waves over the east and south
coasts. They conyerged over Lon
den and spread out to drop their
cargo, mainly Of incendiaries, per-
haps many of them the new explo-
sive type the Germans say they
are now using.
A number of schools, including
famous one in London, are among
the buildings wrecked.