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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
Resigns as Member
Local Draft Board

Delbert M. Davis, who has served
as chairman Of the Garrett County
Selective Service Board since its or
ganization prior to Pearl Harbor, ten
dered his resignation few days ago
to Col. Henry c. Stanwood, Maryland
State Director Of Selective Service,
effective November /.
Mr.. Davis expects to leave about
November Is for Salisbury, Md,
where he has accepted the position of
cashier in the Salisbury National
Bank
No successor has as yet been named
to the draft board by Governor Her
bert O'Conor. William A. Gender was
elected as chairman of the board. The
remaining member is Milton E. Pritts,
of Kitzmiller.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
RAILROAD MAN
dies WHEN HEAD
STRIKES BRIDGE
Body of Cumberland Man Found
on Tender of b. and o. En-
CINE Saturday Evening

Fred L. Cessna, %, Baltimore and
Ohio railroad brakeman, of Cumber-
land. was killed shortly after o'clock
Saturday night, presumably when his
head hit a bridge over the B. and O.
tracks in Oakland, Dr. E. l. Baum
gartner, deputy Garrett county med
ical examiner, reported.
The entire back of Cessna's skull
was crushed and depressed into the
brain by the blow. His body, lying on
coal piled in the tender of the locomo-
tive, was discovered by Paul NJ. Cow
gill, Cumberland, who was fireman
on the engine.
Both Mr. Cowgirl and railroad Of
ficia;s said they believed Cessna
climbed to the top of the coal in the
tender, thus missing being struck by
the ropes warning of the bridge, and
was struck in the back Of the head
by the under structure.
Two bridges, one on Oak street, and
another on Third street, cross the rail
road tracks in Oakland and Dr.. Baum
gartner was of the opinion that Cess
ma was struck by the understructure
of the Third street bridge.
Cowgirl and Thomas W. Gattrell,
Grafton, the engineer, told railroad
officials that Cessna was seated in his
accustomed place in the engine a
short distance west of Oakland. A
short distance east of Oakland they
noticed Cessna had left the cab, and
a search led to the discovery Of the
body in a short time.
Cessna was a native of Bedford
county, Pa. Surviving are his widow,
two children, at home; two brothers,
four sisters. He was member of the
Brotherhood Of Railway Trainmen.
Funeral services were conducted on
Tuesday from Union church in Rains
burg, Pa, and interment was at
Rainsburg.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
Farm Bureau Having
Annual Meeting

The Garrett County Farm Bureau
is having it's eighth annual BANQUET
this evening in the social rooms of the
Reformed and Lutheran churches in
Grantsvillc, and approximately five
hundred persons are expected to at
tend.
The program will be given later in
the Grantsville school auditorium,
where addresses are scheduled by
Hon. ]. Glenn Beall, congressman
from the Sixth district: and Mrs. Mil
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
Nucleus for Deep
Creek Association
Formed on Monday
Four Purposes Outlined for '46;
Second Meeting Scheduled for
Monday Night at Point View

The nucleus of a Deep Greek Lake
association was formed on Monday
evening by a group of business men,
property owners and summer resi-
dents meeting at Cabin Lodge, on the
Lake
Four purposes were outlined for '46:
the printing of road map show
ing points of interest on and near the
lake, and the location Of association
members homes and properties; the
placing of an official information
booth next spring on route PIG to di-
rect motorists and to assist visitors in
finding accommodations, lots, etc; as
sistance in policing the lake proper
ties; and assistance in securing fur
Their equipment and manpowcr for the
rescue squad at the lake.
Membership in the association will
be open to all residents and property
owners on and near the lake
A second meeting is to be held Mon
day evening, November 5, at o'clock
at Point View, on route 219. Perman-
ent officers will be elected. Earle
Glotfelty, who was elected temporary
chairman last Monday, will be in
charge. Other temporary officers
elected were Tom Scott, vicc-chair-
man; Hal Draper, secretary; and Har-
land Beckman, treasurer.
Mr.. Draper said the road map was
becoming a vital necessity and would
be distributed throughout the sur
rounding states to auto clubs and no.
tells. etc. Mr. Draper said the property
owners were of the opinion that the
lake was great attraction and source
of revenue for the county and that an
association to protect the interests OF
the people was vital need, giving a
united voice in regard to any postwar
plans and improvements coming in
the future.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
For $l75,ooo Begins
Victory Loan Drive
Much Larger County Quota IN
18th War Loan Was Oversub-
scribed; To Push Sale of
"B' Bonds

The Victory Loan drive got under
way in Garrett county on Monday, as
well as throughout the entire nation,
and II. c. Riggs, county chairman, an
nounccd that Garrett county citizens
would be asked to purchase bonds
amounting to $4,000. A much larger
quota was oversubscribed in the last
war loan drive.
individuals will be asked to pur-
chase "E' bonds amounting to $S5,000,
with bonds to other individuals
amounting to $4,000. Corporations
are being asked to raise $65,000.
Mr.. Riggs said there is a new bond
available during this drive, amounting
to $4,000 maturity value, with the
late President Roosevelt's picture on
the face Of it.
The drive was dedicated to help
keep the faith with those who fought
for a better world" 1t is aimed to sell
eleven billion dollars in bonds thru
out the nation before December 8.
The States goal for Victory Bond
sales to individuals is $87,O00,000 with
the counties assigned $1S,0OOO00 of
the total "E" bond quotas will be
$2S,O00,000 for Maryland of which
eleven million is expected to be con-
tributcd outside of Baltimore
An intensive effort is being made
to increase Maryland's "E' bond pur-
chascs by the sale of extra bonds to
individuals.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
Farm Loan Group
To Have Annual Meet

The Garrett County National Farm
Loan association Will hold its annual
stock holders meeting in the Garrett
National bank building in Oakland on
Tuesday, November 6, at 1890 a. M,
it was announced by W. c. Bailey,
sccretary-trcasurcr.
The association is composed Of farm
people of the county. Three new mem
bers will be elected to the board of
directors The present directors are
Albert O. Riley, d. E. Orcndorf, Viii
liam K. Flanagan, Russell p Roth
and Earl +. Teets.
Regular business of the association
will also be transacted. The associ-
alton serves farmers of the county for
the Federal Land Bank of Baltimore
in long term farm loans.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
Sgt. Baird Officially
Is Declared Dead

Official information to the effect
that John Edward Baird, staff ser
geant in the army air corps, had been
killed in action, was received during
the past few days here by his grand
mother, Mrs. John G. Robinson.
He was previously reported missing
in action on February 25, 1915, while
on his sixteenth mission over enemy
territory, European area.
The telegram was received first by
his wife, at her home at Phoebus, Va,
a letter followed with some additional
information.
The letter confirmed the telegram
and said an official message had been
received which stated he had been
killed in action on the date he was
previously reported missing.
Sgt. Baird spent his early life in
Oakland and was graduated from Oak
land High school in 1886 and spent
two years in a New York bank. He
enlisted in April, 1911, and was given
training at Langley Field, Aberdeen,
Eglin Field, and other airfields prior
to being sent overseas. He was mem
Der Of a crew Of d Marauder bomber,
operating from France. According to
information furnished he was shot
down over Cologne.
Sgt Baird had been awarded the air
medal with oak leaf cluster for his
combat missions and held other med
ais
He is survived by his wife and son,
his mother, Mrs C. Fred Husemoller,
Washington, D. c.; his sister, Mrs.
Bernard Thomassetti, of Philadelphia,
Pa; and his grandmother, at Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
Ey' VI


W Maryland State Agriculture Conservation Committee Col
"a lege Park sent to the community and county triple
committeeman caused to stop in wonder and the
other day. suddenly realizing the which government
handouts being made to farmers.
Something for everybody be the Administrations
pan and Frank R. Kent stated yesterday without counting
the cost considering the Effects
Under the subjects, price SUPPORTS farmers to
get help wheat tobacco, hogs eggs Chickens turkeys,
milk buttea sOybeans potatoes and potatoes But this
wasn't all Dairy feed payments continue to be made There
also sheep and lamb payments Then the farmer
might have forgotten Something they asked to check to
make they getting all the handouts that being
pushed them by the governmental the hope doubt that
in the future they would vote to keep these things coming.
Somehow have faith enough in the farmers of this county
and the nation that they will remain and through this
plan of attempting to make them helpless and dependent entirely
If that time would there would be per
petuaOn office of group for with the unions and farm
side there would be chance for other
We have definite feeling somehow that all the farmers
really want is chance to make honest and decent living with
out all these handouts from agencies They take
these handouts But they will not be spoiled for the
future They we'll grounded in Amercanism for that
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
Critically Injured

Walter Reel, 40, employee of the
Stanley Coal company, of Crellin, was
critically injured on Tuesday while he
and other workmen were engaged in
moving potion boiler in the boiler
room of the mine.
Mr.. Reel was caught under the
boiler, MASKING his hips and shoulders,
and he was taken to Memorial hos
pital, Cumberland, in the Bolden am
bulance.
The injured man resides between
Corinth and Terra Alta. He has a wife
and three children.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
Seven Ordered
For Induction

Seven selectees of Garrett county
who have been accepted for general
military service, have been ordered to
report to the Local Board on Sunday
night, November Is, to be sent to
Baltimore for induction. They are:
William Henry Hardesty. Deer Park
Cowan Bell Kennerly. 49,. kitzmillcr
Lewis TroXell Tichnell. go. Swanton
William Sines ..............Oa Oakland
Stanley Everett Calls Mt. Lake Park
Albert Lee Upole ....... Deer Park
Ralph Junior Georg ........A Accident
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
Volunteers Made
417,000 Dressings

The final report of the surgical
dressings completed by the volunteer
workers in the classes conducted I'M
der the supervision of Mrs. Willard
Elliott during the war, since 1912,
shows that women here completed
417,OOO.
OF the total there were 100000 2X2
sponges, POI 900 Aka sponges and &c.
600 4X8 sponges.
1t took total of 1868 hours for
the volunteers to complete this work,
working 1899 hours in 1912, 1856 in
1913 and 8,2S8 in 1944-45. These dress
ings were made under the supervision
of the American Red Cross.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
Plan Reception
For Gov. O'Conor

Governor Herbert K. O'Conor will
be in Garrett county tomorrow, eX-
pecting to arrive here about 1890.
He will speak at an inter-city Ro-
tary meeting at the WiIliam-James
hotel at 6:15 o'clock, and some of his
friends have arranged a general re-
ception at the hotel from to 10
o'clock Everyone is invited to attend,
Senator Bernard l. Gender has an
nounced.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01


Nationally known speakers who will
appear on the days program are Dr.
Hugh H. Bennett, chief of the United
States Soil Conservation Service; G..
Harris Collingwood, chief forester,
National Lumber Manufacturers As
sociatiOn; William L. Wrather, direc-
tor United States Geological Survey,
Department of the Interior; DR.. Ira
n. Gabrielson, director, United States
Elsa and Wildlife Service, and Dr.
Abel Wolman, professor of sanitary
engineering, Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity, Baltimore, and vice-chairman of
the Natural Resources Board Of the
United States.
The forum is being sponsored by the
Cumberland Chamber Of Commerce
and number Of other organizations.
in Allegany and Garrett counties as
well as several state departments. The
idea back Of the forum is to impress
upon the people of Allegany and Gar
rett counties, the urgent need of con-
servation of soil, minerals, forests,
and wiIdlife The forum is for all the
citizens of Western Maryland, and
while soil conservation will have a
prominent part on the program, the
forum is for both rural and city resi-
dents.
According to Extension Service
leaders, John H. Carter County
Agent, and Mrs. Robert T. Hoffman,
home demonstration agent. at least
300 persons from this county, includ-
ing farmers, homemakcrs and others,
are planning to attend.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
Board Reorganizes

The Board of Supervisors Of Elec-
tons for Garrett County reorSanizcd
at meeting held yesterday at Oak
land.
W. R. Browning was reelected pres
ident. Other members of the board are
Albert S. Shaffer, Kitzmiller; and
Terrence F. O'Donnell, Kitzmiller A.
T. Matthews was retained as attorney
and W. A. Johnson was also retained
as clerk.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
Final Details Are
Made for Saturdays
Conservation Forum
Meeting in Cumberland on No
vember 3 to Attract Many
Farmers, HOmemakers
and Others

Final details for the Conservation
Forum, to promote the wise use of our
natural resources, have been COM
pleted by those in charge. The meet
ing will be held in Fort Hill high
school auditorium, Cumberland, on
Saturday, November 3, from 9:3O to
4:3O.
Outstanding Speakers Coming
Some of the outstanding men in
various fields of conservation have ac-
cepted invitations to make addresses,
and Governor Herbert r. O'Conor, will
be there to open the afternoon session
at lis o'clock. Four phases of con-
servation will be discussed-soil con-
servation, forestry conservation, min
eral conservation, and wildlife conser-
walton, as we'll as flood control for
Cumberland and Ridgeley.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
Contributions to
War Fund Being Made

Contributions to the National War
Fund campaign are being made thru
out the county, according to Bernard
l. Gender, county chairman, but no
reports are yet available from COM
munity solicitors, he said.
The Oakland group has organized
and are beginning their canvass next
week. Other community chairmen are
busy in their respective areas.
Garrett county citizens are asked
to contribute $4,000.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
SOMERSET MAN
IS KILLED IN
CAR ACCIDENT
Frank Mastin, So, Dies When
Auto Is Struck at Deer Park
by b & O Engine; 3 Injured

Frank Martin, 55, Somerset, Pa,
was killed Saturday afternoon about
1870 o'clock when the car he was driv-
ing was struck on the B. and O. rail-
road crossing at Deer Park, by a
helper which was backing down the
steep grade after pushing a train to
Altamont, according to Cpl. Thomas
Currie, of the State Police.
The machine which Martin was
operating, was struck on the left side
and Martins chest was crushed and
his left leg fractured, Cpl. Currie said.
He died before an ambulance reached
the scene of the accident
Taken to Cumberland
Martins wife, Mrs. Hilda Martin,
suffered fractured left shoulder, her
son, about -, was bruised and D. NJ.
Harvey, of Deer Park, father of Mrs.
Martin. suffered possible fractures Of
the ribs and a lacerated right hand.
All three were admitted to Memorial
hospital, Cumberland.
Cpl. Currie said the crossing is a
particularly dad spot" and Martins
view was evidently obscured by the
station building. The machine was not
badly damaged and the other persons
in the car probably were spared death
by the fact that the engines coupler
hooked onto the car and lifted it up
from the ground, Cpl. Currie reported.
The helper engine was operated by
Harley Brashear, the engineer who
lives in Deer Park, Cullie said, Dr. f.
l. Baumgartner deputy county med
ical examiner, Sheriff George Cod
dington, and Acting States Attorney
William Offutt aided Cpl. Curie in
the investigation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
L. B. Clinic Scheduled

The Maryland tuberculosis Associ-
alton has announced the monthly tu-
berculosis clinic for November, which
will be held at the county health office
in the court house, Oakland, on We'd
nesday morning, November IA, begin
ming at 8 o'clock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
Farewell Party For Rev. FIR.
Francis Z. Driscoll

A farewell party for Rev FIR Fran
els E. DriscoI, pastor of St. Peters
Catholic church in Oakland during the
past several years, is being held IT,
morrow evening at 1880 o'clock in St
Peters Hall, Oak street, to which
everyone is invited.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
Accident Scores On Beall

Beall high schools soccer team de
feated Accident High at Accident on
October so, to 2 Accidents goal by
Rush was the first marked up against
Beall this season.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
Joseph Hinebaugh
Painfully Burned
In Tuesday Fire

Joseph w. limbaugh was painfully
burned on Tuesday night about six o.
clock as he was engaged in cleaning
the floors in the rooms of his building
on Third street which are to be occu-
pied by the U. S. Employment Service.
Some steel wool which he was using
caused a short circuit in an electric
outlet and ignited the gasoline which
he was using as a cleaning fluid. He
sustained burns to one leg and his
arms and hands, and is confined to his
bed for several days as a result.
The Oakland fireman were called
and they eXtinguished the blaze in a
very short time but not before part
of the floor and some of the walls had
been burned.
Also Called Sunday
Firemen were also called Sunday
afternoon to eXtinguish a fire which
had started from some hot ashes at
the home of Mrs. Wendell Turney, 3rd
street, near the railroad bridge. There
was slight damage.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-11-01
Eternal Aanaou14? .

MONTHLY international letter from the chairman of tn
Maryland State Agriculture Conservation Committee Col
ege Park sent to the community and county, triple
The sub., 1945-08-23
The Yard Stroller

Foy enterprises have expanded to Beach Pond-f you see him taking it Monday he has pick and shovel tis swell cottages at the Pond but Herb has idea in back of his head His will be show place No in the colony It's been quiet up now but weeends are pretty we'll shot these days with lung cement mixer that can be heard in our Sister State R. 1.
 If there is an Indian Guide still left around he point in that direction in disgust at Lot Mo- 1892 Columbus spe caD the direction the noise is coming from, Ugh Heap bad soundw
 Next time Jesse Berry sells a washing machine, how's to put ad in this paper? We glad to give you that pug Jesse but hows to have little cooperation on OooV basis?
 Edward Smith of Dept 32O had serious operation late ly They gave Eddie fvehour workout on the table no Overme) Ed Is slowly recuperatng ana we nope to see him back with
 Don Beatrice is still trying hard to get beyond that foot ball eleven between his and upper lip.
 Harry Nichols srolled in from that outpost the Victory Yard We glad to welcome Harry amongst as he is good Joe and jolly fellow to have around
 Charlie Gager, Outside Machinis just unoaded three calves before OPA. announced meat in September Where do you get the crystal ball. what is the winning number for tomorrow, Charlie?
 Michael Terranova had sad VI Day. His mother passed August IA while attending church serces in Westerly
 Ed Breen is the little with large real estate back ground Out at New York he big business before the 29 crash you talk mortgages deeds and big deals see Ed and try to stick him in that line.
 Everett Thompsons operation very favorable last week. He acquired his injury in the yard while working on lead cables If any of you boys in Dept 331 have little time on your vacation drop to Carks Vegetable Bin the Military Highway at Gales Ferry and ask Clark now Everett s You all know Clark he exboss on batteries and leads, second shift.
 Don't forget when you read your SUB you reading only real labor paper Eastern Connecticut Your ed tors will make your paper better and better as the weeks go by With the next issue will get real news right from Washington D. c. Labor that other paper will be able to print before The SUB gets it.
 Harry Jetvk secretarytreasurer of the Painters went home with strep sore throat Less beer and ice cream, Harry.
 George Cooper Painters leading man, Is sporting around the plant with mouth full of nice store teeth George says he now ready for the supply of that good old western beef.
 We have just found out where our old leading man, Byron Edwards went after he left the employ of the B. B. Co., Byron drivingo of the electric buses in Providence R. He by of your editors in New London the past Sunday night.
 (Contnned Niae)
The sub., 1945-08-23
Truman Lauds DAV Program

Truman LaudS UAV PrOgram
 President Truman has commend ed the Disabled American Veterans on it's program to train rehabilita- tion officers who will work with all veterans in helping them read
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The sub., 1945-08-23
News From The
 First Front
Medal of Honor Winner of Union Family Gave Life to Save
 Platoon Leader

George Fryar, 3913 Osceo1a Street, Denver, Colo, employee of Union Pacific Railroad, and a mem Der of Local 179, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers & Iron Ship Builders and Helpers, R. F. L., will be presented the Con- gressional Medal of Honor for his son, Private Elmer E. Fryar, who gave his life to save that of his platoon leader, the War Depart ment announces. The soldiers brother, Donald Fryar, is member of the same union and also an em- p1oyee of Union Pacific.
 At Leyte, Philippine Islands, on December 8, 1914, Pvt Fryar's com pany of the End Battalion, 11th Airborne Division was fighting a rear guard action while the bat tallion reformed its lines for new attack.
 Pvt. Fryar went forward alone to position at the top of ridge, and with his M-1 rifle opened fire on the enemy while the rest of his company withdrew to more suit able point from which to attack. He was hit and wounded but held his position, driving the enemy back and killing 27.
 Withdrawing to overtake his squad, he helped a wounded com- rade and soon overlook his pla- toon leader who was assisting an- other wounded. As an enemy sni- per appeared and took aim at the platoon leader, Pvt. Fryar threw himself in front of his officer. He fell wounded from the rifle fire, but with remaining strength threw hand grenade and killed the sni- per. Pvt. Fryar died before aid could be brought to him.
 Private Fryar's indomitable fighting spirit and extraordinary gallantry above and beyond the call of duty contributed outstand- ingly to the success of the bat talion's withdrawal and it's subse- quent attack and defeat of the enemy" the official War Depart ment citation said. His heroic ac- toin in unhesitatingly giving his own life for his comrade in arms exemplifies the highest tradition of the Armed Forces of the United States"
 Prior to entering the Army from Portland, Oregon, he was employed as a railroad worker and coal mi ner. His mother is employed in war plant and is regular Red Cross blood donor.
 Truman LaudS DAV Program
 President Truman has commend ed the Disabled American Veterans on it's program to train rehabilita- tion officers who will work with all veterans in helping them read
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