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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-05-10

General GuStaf JOdl, and for the
supreme Allied command by It.
Gen. Walter Bedel Smith, and
for Russia by General Ivan Sus-
loparov.
They were asked sternly if
they understood the surrender
terms imposed upon Germany,
and if they would be carried out
by Germany. They answered,
yes"
President Truman prefaced
his proclamation on Tuesday by
saying:
Our victory is but half won.
The west is free, but the east is
still in bondage to the treacher-
Gus tyranny of the Japanese. When
the last japanese division has surrcn-
dcred Internationally then only will
our fighting job be done" The text
of the Presidents proclamation is to
be found in the upper corner of this
page today.
Russia's announcement to her pco-
pie proclaimed that unconditional sur
render articles had been signed by
Field Marshal keitet at Berlin. Ger
man forces were ordered to cease hos
tilitics at midnight, May 8, on all
fronts. The Germans agreed not to de-
stroy any ships, planes or military
equipment Of any kind and to put
forward responsible commanders to
ensure fulfllment of all future orders
Of the Allied high command.
The European war inflicted approx
imately 100000 casualties.
The whereabouts of Himmlcr, Gocr-
ing and even Hitler were unknown.
Hitler had been reported dead A Rus
sian general has said that the body
of man identified as Hitler has been
found in Berlin.
Reichmarshal Hermann Gocring,
No. , Nazi, German air force head,
and Field Marshal Kcssclring, Ger
man commander-in-chie on the west
ern front, both surrendered to 1t.
Gen. Patch's American Seventh Army.
Nazi Puppet Vidkun Quisling, of
Norway, surrendered to Norwegians
and was locked in jail at Oslo.
Two million of the Army's 100000
American officers and men are men
are expected to be returned to civilian
life during the coming twelve months,
according to the War Mobilization
Director.
Thus is brought to close the titan
ic struggle which cost American
armed forces $4,000 lives and more
than $4,000 other casualties in three
years, four months and seven days of
fighting against the Axis in European
and Mediterranean Theatres of War.
The President called upon every
American to stick to his post until
the last battle is won," and added that
until that day "let no man abandon
his post or slacken his efforts"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-05-10
To Discuss Summer
Youth Activities At
Elementary PIT. A.
Mrs. A. H. VanLandingham. Of
MorgantOwn W. Va, Will Give
Talk Next Wednesday Night

Summer activities for youth will be
the subject Of d talk and discussion,
at the regular meeting of the Oakland
Elementary Parent-Teacher associa-
tion, to be held in the school audi
forum on Wednesday. May Is, it has
been announced. The meeting will be-
Gin at o'clock.
The speaker will be Mrs. a. H. Van
Landingham, of MorgantoWn, w. Va,
VINO has had many years of experience
in recreation activities Until recently
she was in charge of recreation for
the city of Morgantown and planned
the set-up for the youth center Her
program was deemed so successful
that she received recognition in an ar
ticle which appeared in the Readers
Digest about a year ago.
Mrs. George Hanst president of the
Parent-Teachers association, said that
members Of the Rotary and Lions
club, who sponsor the playground dur
ing the summer months here, and
members of the High School Parent
Teacher association, are being particu-
larly invited to the meeting and to
participate in the discussion which
will follow Mrs, VanLandingham's
talk. All others interested in youth
activities will be welcome.
The program will be in charge of
Mrs. Frederick Thaycr, Mrs. W. W.
Mace and Mrs. William Warficld. At
a short business meeting there will be
the annual election of officers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-05-10
Germany Signs Unconditional Surrender
President Truman Officially Announced End Of War In
Europe On Tuesday Morning. But Declared Victory
Was Half Won; Asks Every American To Stick To
His Post Until Last Battle Is Fought and Won

Germany surrendered Internationally the Allies Mon
thus completing the victory in the Europhean phase
Second World War, the most devastating in history
President Harry S Truman officially proclaimed the
Tuesday morning O'clock simultaneously with an
from London by Prime Minister Churchill
announced the German captuation little beaedy coming
day after the other Allies had given out the
Germanys formal unconditional capitulation at Pal
rench Tme in Rems headquarters of General Dwight
d. Eisenhower supreme Allied
The GROWING triumph just five years. eight months and
days after Hitler invaded Poland Battles still ragged
Czechoslovaka "de hard hope
less struggle
The surrender document signed for Germany by Colonel
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-05-10
City Tax Rate For
Oakland Is 20 Cents
Represents Increase of 10 Cents
On Each 500 OF AssessabIe
Property Over Last Year

Oakland's city tax rate for l945 will
be 70 cents on each 500 of assessable
property a raise of ten cents over
last year. it was announced following
meeting of the Mayor and City
Council on Monday evening.
During the past twelve years the
rate has averaged 6212 cents, with
the rate being 70 cents in 1910, Al
and AZ. In fixing the rate for this
year at 10 cents, members of the coun-
Gil pointed out that lost revenue in
the past few years had amounted to
So, $50, including a decrease of $850.00
in the gasoline tax, elimination of city
licenses which formerly raised 5000,
elimination of tax on household goods
amounting to $3.50; and decreases of
$400 in state income taxes. $3.50 on
bank stocks, and 5000 on automobile
taxes.
In addition to the losses they also
pointed out the increase in cost of
IdDOI, NdICI anu NlItCI llIdlCI la, SdI
bage removal and truck operation,
Of the total tax rate forty-five
cents will be used for general eXpen-
ses and 25 cents for retirement Of the
bonded Indebtedness.
The towns assessable basis is 3d.
099 ,23300, of which the real estate
assessment amounts to $1,869,223 and
the returns from the state tax COM
mission on corporations. $230,0l0.
Arthur Lawton, clerk-collector, an
nounced April collections totalcd 81
1890 with $2,O28.O1 from water,
$245.3S from taxes and 1921 from
miscellaneous sources. Monthly bills
amounted to 81 1920 The movie tax
for April was $3.50.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-05-10
Injured In Automobile Accident

A. c, Waybright, farmer of the
Horseshoe Run CIV. VaD community,
was painfully injured Monday after
noon when his car wrecked at the
intersection of the Swanton and Kitz-
miller highways. Mr.. Waybright was
brought to Oakland where Dr. NJ. c..
limbaugh rendered first aid. Later
in the day he returned to his home in
Preston county.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-05-10
Volunteer for Service

Since publishing the list of names
last week of the men ordered to re-
port for Induction on May 18th, two
boys have registered and volunteered
for immediate induction, according to
Harland l.. Jones, draft board clerk.
They will be sent to the Armed Forces
Induction ON that date and if accepted
will not return home but will be sworn
in and sent to camp Immediately
They are William Bruce Severe, of
Hutton; and Donald Beason Glotfelty,
Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-05-10
Local Red Cross Chapter Will
Ship Surgical Dressings

Mrs, Mary Elliott, head Of the sur
gical dressing class of the local Red
Cross, has stated that during the
present week shipment will be made to
the State Red Cross headquarters in
Baltimore surgical dressings number
ing nearly 100000.
In the shipment there will be 10000
dressing 2X2 inches and $4,000 dress
ings AKA inches, all being the work
Of volunteer women of Oakland and
community
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-05-10
Wounded in Action

Pfc. John f. Shaffcr, son of Mrs.
Elsie Shaffer, of NindcX, was report
ed wounded in a casualty list appear
ing in daily newspapers on Saturday,
May 5.
Robert X. Mitter, private first class,
son of Mrs. Mary E. Mitter, of Bloom
ington, was among those listed rs
wounded in action in army casualty
lists published in daily newspapers
this morning.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-05-10

PVT. ARLIE P. BREEDLOVE
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Breedlove, of
Oakland, recently received notice that
their son, Pvt. Arlie P. Breedlove has
been admitted to a naval hospital for
an operation and treatment of wounds
received on Two ,Jima while serving
with the 4th Marine division.
A letter direct from Pvt. Breedlove
to his parents stated that he had ar
rived by plane April DIST, in Oakland,
California, and will be stationed at
the naval hospital there for two or
three weeks. He hopes to be sent from
there to a hospital closer home.
Pvt. Breedlove entered the service
in June. 1914.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-05-10
Brown-Out Lifted

Fred NJ. Ninson, director of the
Office of War Mobilization and Re
conversion, lifted the lighting "brown-
out" Immediately after President Tru-
mans victory broadcast ON Tuesday.
The midnight curfew and the rae
ing ban were also lifted. His predc-
ccssor, James f, Byrnes, recommended
prompt abolition Of these regulations
after We day and there was indica-
ton Ninson would 90 along.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-05-10
War Loan Drive
Opens on Monday

individuals will be asked to buy
double the amount of war bonds in
the Seventh war loan drive as COM
pared to their purchases in previous
war loan campaigns. it was announced
by war loan officials.
The drive officially opens on Mon
day. Garrett county's quota is S275,-
600 with an "E" bond quota of $175,-
600.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-05-10
High School PIT. A.
To Meet on Tuesday

The Oakland High School Parent
Teacher association will meet ON Tues
day evening, May Is, at S o'clock at
the High school,
This will be the final meeting of
the year with election of officers A
moving picture, youth in Crisis"
will be shown. All parents are being
urged to attend.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-05-10
Sgt. Burl E. Wiley
Killed in Action

Official notice has been received
from the War Department by Mrs,
Verna Miller, of Grantsvillc, that her
son, Sgt. Burl f. Wiley, was killed in
action somewhere in Germany, April
7, 1915
Sgt, Wiley was born April II, 1928,
at Kingtown, w, Va. He graduated
from Grantsville High school in the
class of 1871. He entered the army on
January IS, 1914, and received his
basic training at Camp VOTERS. Tex.
He went overseas in August, 1914
Sgt. Wiley is survived by his
mother and step-fathcr. Mr. and Mrs,
Harry f. Miller, who reside near
GrantSville; 3 sisters, Louise, Patsy.
May; one half-brother, all at home;
also his father, Waitman Wiley, of
kcttleman City, California.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-05-10
twenty-five Accepted
For Armed Services

Twenty-Five selectees who were eX-
amined at the armed forces induction
station in Baltimore on April 80, have
been accepted, it was announced by
H. L. Jones, chief clerk of the local
draft board.
They will be subject to induction after
the regular period of q days.
Accepted for general military ser
vicc Werc the following:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-05-10

The army's draft calls were expect
ed to stay at current rate for some
time after We day.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-05-10
p4e4iaenz4 Proclamation =.

Following is the of President Tuman proclamation
unconditional surrender OF he Germ 70
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27
Look Out Squirrels
Hunters Coming!

1t win be the swift squirrels
which survive this fall, according
to Mrs. Lucille Pennington,
license clerk, for Montgomery
County. With the squirrel hunting
season only two weeks old, 1900
licenses have been issued so far.
The season will continue through
October 18th. The regular rhunt-
ing season for the county begins
November 18th and closes Dec. Is.
The law provides severe penal
ties for hunting at night, on Sun
days, when the ground is covered
with snow and without licenses.
Montgomery County police have
warned all hunters not to shoot
in closely populated areas.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27
Marine Corps Discharges

The Marine Corps has reduced
its critical point score for dis
charge of male personnel from 85
to 70 points, effective Immediate
ly, and all Marines, including wo-
men reservists, 35 years Of age or
older, are eligible for discharge.
Discharge score for members of
the Women's Reserve remains at
25 points. The new conditions, ac-
cording to General Alexander A.
Vandegrift, Marine corps COM
mander, apply to all personnel, re-
CARELESS of whether they are serv-
ing within the United States or
overseas. They do not apply to en-
listed men serving four-year en-
listments in the Regular Marine
Corps, or extensions of such en-
listments.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27
Gov. Reappoints
Maj. Gen. ReckOrd
As Adjt. General
Cen. Petrott Named Mem
Der Unemployment Com
pensatiOn Board

Governor Herbert R. O'Conor
has announced the appointment of
Major General Milton A. Rockford
as Adjutant General of Maryland.
In accepting the Governors ten
der of reappointment to his old
post, General Reckord stated that
he will be prepared to resume his
State duties on November 1. Thus
it was indicated that his retire.
ment from the Army by that time
is assured.
General Reckord, who has been
Provost Marshal in the European
Theater of operations, relinquish-
ed his duties as Adjutant General of
the State on May Is, 1871 and was
succeeded by Francis Petrott, who
has held the office until now.
Conferences recently between
Governor O'Conor and General
Reckord led to the Chief Execu-
tive's request that the General re-
sumo his connection with the State
Government. 1t is understood that
the Governors proposal was made
known to General George c. Mar
shall and the announcement of the
Generals acceptance indicates that
War Department approval of the
Generals release will be forth
coming.
General Rockford, as ranking line
officer of the State, has had
lengthy connection with the Mill
tary Department, having first been
appointed Adjutant General by the
late Governor Richie. He was
commanding fficer of the Ma
tionaI Guard between World War
1 and World War II and served as
commanding officer of the goth
Division.
Major General Petrott has been
named by Governor O'Conor to
membership on the Unemployment
Compensation Board of Maryland.
General Petrott will succeed Am
brose j. Kennedy, whose resigna-
ton from the Board was recently
announced. The new appointee was
named Secretary of State by Gov i
ernor O'Conor on May II, 1889,
serving in that position until May
Is, 1941, when ne became Acting
Adjutaut General of the State and
later Adjutant General.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27
POLICE COURT NEWS

Marie Blake, disorderly conduct,
guilty, $1,000 or ten days in Jail.
Earl Phmmer, disorderly con
duct, collateral forfeited, $50.
William p. Monkey, disorderly
conduct, collateral forfeited, $27.5O
Walter Benson, disorderly con-
duct, collateral forfeited, $3.50.
John Emory Covey, operating
a motor vehicle without permit,
collateral forfeited, S6.45.
John Emory .Covey, reckless
driving. collateral forfeited, $6.45.
Clifford Yokely, disorderly con-
duct, collateral forfeited, $2750.
Earl Hooper, violating, game
laws, collateral forfeited, $3.50.
Mary Crist, disorderly conduct,
collateral forfeited, $3.50.
Harry e. anderson, disorderly
conduct, collateral forfeited, $3.50.
Charles J. HOFFMAN, exceeding
50 miles per hour en- aordinary
highway collateral forfeited,
SLAB.
Charles j. hoffman, operating a
motor vehicle without registration
certificate in possession, collateral
forfeited $2.45.
Charles j. Hoffman, operating
motor vehicle with improper per-
nit, collateral forfeited, S6.45.
Richard Sewell, disorderly con-
duet, collateral forfeited, $3.50.
Mary Wise, disorderly, conduct,
collateral forfeited, $780,.
Clyde Dodson, disordefly con-
duct, collateral forfeited, $3.50.
Harry Lee Thomas, reckless
driving, collateral forfeited, $6.45.
W. NJ Kent, hunting squirrels
without a hunters license, collater-
al forfeited, $22.50.
Minnie Grimes, disorderly con-
duct, collateral forfeited, $3.50.
Frederick L. Johnson, reckless
driving, collateral forfeited, $2e.45
Edward Curtis, disorderly con-
duct ,collateral forfeited, $3.50.
Clarence Boyd, disorderly con-
duct, collateral forfeited, $3.50.
George. Lester Brown, disorderly
conduct, collateral forfeited, $3.50.
Lawrence Burdette, disorderly
conduct, collateral forfeited,
$3.50.
Frederick L. Johnson, operating
a motor vehicle without license,
collateral forfeited, $6.45.
John Rines, disorderly conduct,
collateral forfeited, $3.50. ~
Robert Poole, disorderly conduct,
collateral forfeited, $3.50.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27
New Bus Line
Increases Its
BALTIC. Service
Five Trips Daily For Bene-
fit OF Baltimore End OF
Line Customers

This week the oriole Motor
Coach Lines announces an increase
in its daily trips to and from Bal
timore from three to five. H. ".
Dawson, owner of the lines said
the increase in trips is an endeavor
to accommodate more commuters to
and from Baltimore. 1t is effective
Monday, October 1.
The new schedule calls for a
trip leaving Sandy Spring at 6:1O
A. M; one from Blooms Corner
at 8:04 A. M. one from Washing
ton at 8 A. NJ; another from
Blooms Corner at $3.50 P. M. and
the fifth from Washington at $50
P. M. All make trips to the Balti-
more terminal.
Another change is noted the
buses will use Eutaw street in
Baltimore instead of Howard
street and customers may board
the bus at any corner on Eutaw
from the terminal to Mulberry
street.
Trips from Baltimore to Ellicott
City and other points on the CO.
lumbia Pike are as follows: $50
A. NJ, 7:15 A. M. 11:30 A. NJ, 2:30.
and $50 P. M.
The Sunday schedule remains
the same as was previously pub
lished. See Orioles advertisement
on page of this issue.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27
ALUMINIUM

The Reconstruction Finance Cor
poration will take over the gov
ernment-owned aluminium reduc-
ton plants operated under lease
by the Aluminium Company of
America, with the announced pur-
pose of disposing of them so as
to create competition in the indus
try. The facilities were built by the
Aluminium Company for the gov
eminent. Cancellation of the pres
ent agreement will become effec-
tive on. October 31st.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27
Home By Christmas

Urging. service mems families to
hold, up Christmas parcels eff it
appears the soldiers will sbes on
their way home by Christmas"
General Dwight Eisenhower, in
Paris, predicted that, only 100000
of the 100000 troops in the Eu-
ropean Theater Of Operations
would be left there by New Years
Day.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27
Fuel Supply

Restrictions on deliveries Of
coal to civilian consumers have
been lifted by Harold L. Ickes,
Secretary of the Interior, who an
nounced that the overall supply of
fuel oil for f1ome-heating was now
sufficient to meet consumers
needs in general.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27
Chewing Gum

The Navy recently announced
the cancellation of SS8,5OO,OOO in
outstanding orders for delivery of
chewing gum, cigarettes, candy
bars and similar items sold in
ships stores. The contracts were
for delivery in October, November
and December. Similar cancella-
tons were recently announced by
the Army. AS a result, manufac-
turers will be able to divert these
goods to the civilian market.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27
Colleges

Colleges and univerities in all
parts of the United States face
the greatest era of expansion in
their history. AS the postwar
building campaign of more than
$2,OOO,000,00O is contemplated.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27

After reading the roseate pro-
phecies of new gods to ease the
burdens of life we can only hope
that we will have the money to
buy the industrial miracles as they
appear.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27
Records Center

At cost of $s,0OO,OoO, a giant
Army records center will be es-
tablished at St. Louis. All build
ings of the st. Louis Ordance De-
pot, except those of the Chevrolet
Shell plant and the McQuade-Nor-
riss Plant, are to be converted into
a records station, according to the
War Department.
Life has its surprises and many of
them are pleasant.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27

Nov. s. TURKEY DINNER -
Gaithersburg, under the aus
pices of Phe Woman's Society
of Christian Service, will in.
clude fancy table with articles
suitable for Christmas.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27

Sept. 30--POTOMAC HUNT Sec
ond annual horse show, The
Kennels on Glen-Travilah Road,
Potomac, Sept. 80 at 1920 AM.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27

The prediction that the world
would last Friday seemse to have
been erroneous.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27

Sept. 20 = FRIED CHICKEN
DINNER ST. Mary's Chapel,
for the benefit of the Chapel,
Aspen, Md. 4 : 8 P. NJ.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27

Oct. 13-Semi-annual RUMMAGE
SALE, Gaithersburg. Place will
be announced later.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27

Well, neighbors, has this county
planned anything for the next five
years?
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27

The time to begin to be financi-
ally independent is now; spend less
than you make is the only rule.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27

There are number of excellent
books on the market; why not read
one or two of them?
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27

News is mostly what the news
papers print; other items are
neighborhod gossip.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27
Coming Events

Sept. 29- BAKE SALE, benefit
st. Peters Church at Albert
Murphy's Shop, Olney, at 10000
A. NJ.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27

Oct. IL - BINGO PARTY, st.
Mary's Catholic Church Hall,
Rockville, Friday October IL be-
ginning at 8 o'clock.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-09-27

Argumentative souls are advised
o get book of facts.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-19
Labor Stand Big Factor
In 'ManpOwer Bill Defeat

New York City (ILNS). = Hailing
the defeat of the so-called "compro-
mise manpower bill" in the Senate as
a victory for labor and the common
people, the Rev. Aron S. Gilmartin,
national chairman of the Workers
Defense League, praised the mobili-
zation of labor opposition which he
felt accounted in large measure for
the defeat of all the bills previously
characterized by the WDL as "labor
draft slavery"
"The vote against the conference
measure was evenly matched between
Democrats, many of them classified
as New Dealers, and Republicans,
plus the lone Progressive-La Toilette
Of Wisconsin, who can always be
reckoned on labor's side. Added to the
narrow margin by which the bill pass
ed the House - 167 to 160 - this
definitely marked the end Of attempts
to fasten a labor draft upon Ameri-
cans who have achieved so marvellous
a miracle of war production through
the free labor system"