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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-01-10
County Receives Thirty
Deer From Wisconsin
Animals Cost 500 Each; Bucks
Are Released In Ten Places

Thirty western buck deer have
been released in Garrett county,
after being trucked here in recent
weeks from Wisconsin, Fulcher P.
Smith, of Ellerslie, member of the
Maryland Inland Fish and Game
Commission, has announced.
The animals are white-tailed Viz
ginia deer and cost the state game
department $2,70O. Each buck cost
500, Smith said.
The deer were trapped in their
wild state in Wisconsin from Deem
Der IS to 20, placed in crate and
moved to Garrett county. The order
comprised two truckloads, fifteen
deer to a load.
Smith stated that the bucks were
of high quality and upon their arrival
were released in ten different places
in Garrett county. Three of the ami
mails were injured while enroute and
they are to be replaced by the Wis
consin firm.
1--WE tried to get fifty western deer
last year but only twenty-siX were
sent" Smith said. "There were some
does in that shipment and five of
the animals were of inferior grade
known as fallow deer. | believe they
were taken from a zoo and sent east.
The latest shipment comes from the
wilds of Wisconsin and the shipper
guaranteed that they are good stock.
The bucks arrived in the county De-
cember % and January 2"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-01-10
County Banks Choose
Officers And Directors

Directors Of the four banks in the
county were elected at annual meet
ings of stockholders held on Tuesday.
Officers were reelected at the
First National Bank, Oakland, and
the First State Bank, Grantsville,
while officers for the Garrett Nat
ional Bank in Oakland will not be
chosen until meeting of the board
on Friday, but no changes are ex-
pected. The First National Bank of
Fricndsville will elect officers this
evening and no changes are antici-
pated
During the year Cecil Smith was
named as cashier of the First Ma
tional Bank, Oakland to succeed
Delbcrt NJ, Davis, resigned and he
also was named as director. Two
new directors, Frank Spoerlein and
Joseph F. Fahcy were named for the
Grantsville bank
First National Bank
Directors-A. D. Naylor, E. Ray
Jones, James p Treacy, Ronald E.
McIntire, A. G. Gortner, Cecil Smith.
Officers: A. D. Naylor, president; f.
R. Jones, vice-president; Cecil Smith,
cashier; George X. Littman, assistant
cashier.
Garrett National Bank
Directors R. Offutt, Stuart
F. Hamill Lester c. Yutzy, Arthur
Naylor, H. V. Leighton, II. C. Riggs,
Floyd Leighton
Present officers: W. r. Offutt,
presidents H. c. Riggs, vice-pres-
ident and cashier; J. NJ. Jarboe, as
sistant cashier; julius b. Littman,
assistant cashier.
First State Bank
Directors-Dr. N. r. Davis, Stew
art Rodamer, f. W. Bender, C. O.
Bender, Frank Spoerlein, J. A. Bea-
chy, Z. R. Jones, Harvey Gortner,
William Winterberg, D. H. Broad
water and Joseph f. Fahey.
Officers; DR.. N. r. Davis, presi-
dent; William Winterberg, vice-presi-
dent; Joseph f. Fahey, cashier; Stew
art Rodamer, assistant cashier.
First National, Friendsville
Directors II. J. Black, D. S.
Custer, Ernest n. Friend, R. E.
Guard, W. j. Glenn, Mrs Cora V.
Rumbaugh and Norval Speelman.
The board will probably elect H.
], Black, president; Norval Speelman,
vice-president; and L. J. Warthen,
cashier, at its meeting tonight.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-01-10
To Address Women

Francis Connolly, executive secre-
tary of the county Welfare Board,
will be the guest speaker at the meet
ing of the Business and Professional
Womens club at the William-James
hotel, on Thursday evening at 6:15
o'clock. He will speak on "How the
Services of the Welfare Board can
Help the Community"
Mr.. Connolly also was the speaker
at the weekly meeting of the Oakland
Rotary club last Friday evening.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-01-10
Father of Slain
Kidnapped Child
Visited in Oakland

James Dcgnan, OPA official and
father of G-yoar-old Suzanne Degnan
who was Kidnapped from her Chicago
home and brutally slain, was a visitor
to Oakland in the early days Of ration
ing, and was known here among the
members at the local board and office
employees.
Degnan, who had an administrative
position and worked out of the Mary
land state office of the OPA in Balti-
more, helped to set up the local office
and offered advice and assistance in
its operation.
In the first part of 1913 Degnan
was transferred to Washington, later
being transferred to Chicago.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-01-10
Knights of Pythias
Officers Installed

Richard O. Glotfelty was installed
as chancellor commander Of the
Knights of Pythias lodge at the reg
ular meeting last Friday evening.
Others installed included Mason
Calls, vice-chancellor; John Crisis,
prelate; George Coddington, master
of work; Walter Hardesty, keeper of
records and seal; NJ. w Mann, mast
er of finance; A. G. Gortner, master
of eXchequer; Ralph Fauber, master
at arms; Charles Davis, inner guard;
Lewis Jones, outer guard
Lodge members are planning fol-
ladies' night for Friday evening
February %.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-01-10
I.O.O.F. To Have
Public Installation

Oak Lodge No. s, I.O.O.F., of Mt.
Lake Park, will have a public install
lation of officers in the Knights of
Pythias hall, Oakland, on Saturday
evening, January II, at o'clock.
George |. Sieders, grand master
Of Maryland LO.O.F., and staff, of
Baltimore, will have charge of install
lation. All Odd Fellows and wives,
Rebekahs and husbands are being
urged to attend and the general pub
lie is also invited.
Oak Lodge has added IS new mem
bers to their order during the year
1915.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-01-10
Legion Meetings

a special meeting of members of
Proctor Kildow Post No. II, Ameri-
can Legion, will be held at the Legion
home on Friday evening, January II,
at s o'clock, according to A. G. Hesen,
post commander
A regular post meeting will be
held Monday evening, January A.
at s o'clock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-01-10
Named to Draft Board

Neil c. Fraley has resigned as gov
eminent appeal agent for local board
No. /, Selective Service, for this coun-
ty, for the purpose of accepting the
appointment as a member of the local
draft board to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Delbert Davis
last December.
Asa T. Matthews has been appoint
ed by the governor as government
appeal agent for the local board, to
take the place Of Mr.. Fraley.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-01-10
Land and Farms to
Be Discussed In
Weekly Article

Starting this week The Republican
will carry a weekly article edited by
John II. Carter, county agent, and
William W. Mace, soil conservation
list. devoted to the discussion of land
and farms of the county, of part
ocular interest to farm people, but
IF general interest to all, The article
will run under the heading Table
land Farming"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-06
DeLeOn -MOzgie NnbtiaLS Held

The Rev. Leon Dickinson perform ed the marriage ceremony uniting Miss Marion Movie, daughter of Mrs. Josephine Movie of City Mills Lane and Rodney DeLeon, son of MT. and Mrs. James DeLeon of East Farm Street. The wedding was held Wednesday at o'clock aE the Mial Plain Union Church.
 Miss Movie was attended by Miss Jane DeLeon sister of the bride groom as maid of honor. Walter Movie, brother of the bride was best man. Frederick DeLeon, brother of the bridegroom was an usher.
 Following a reception at the home of the brides parents, the couple left on a wedding trip to New Hamp- shire and New York. Upon their re- turn they will reside at g City Mills Lane.
 MT. DeLeon, veteran of two and half years in the U. S. Navy, 13 months of which were spent in the Pacific Theater, is now attending Bentley School of Accounting, BoS- ton, Mass. He is 8 graduate of Leavenworth High School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-06
Wedding Held Lu Canada

St. Louis Church, Fort Kent, Maine, was the scene of the wedding of Miss Rita AudtbeTt, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Audibert ot Fort Kent, Maine, and Albert Am brose, son of MT. and Mrs. Adolph Ambrose of Bank Street. The we'd ding took place Aug. 24 at 8 o'clock with the Rev. A. G. Giguerre ofn- ciating at the service.
 The bride, presented In marriage by her father, was attended by her sister, Miss Priscilla Audibert, as maid of honor. Mrs. Leopold Audi bert, sister-in-law, was bridesmaid Miss Geraldine TardH was flower girl.
 Clifford Audibert, brother od the bride, was best man. Another brother, Leopold Audibert, was usher and another, John Audibert Jr., was ring bearer"
 The couple left on a wedding trip to St. Ann de Beaupre, Quebec Canada, following @ reception at the home of the brides parents. They will reside in Providence, R. L, after September 16.
 MT. Ambrose, graduate of Leav- enwortf1 High School Wentworth Institute, Boston, Mass, and the U. s. Naval Training School, Rich mond, Va, will attend the Rhode Island School of Design in Provi- dence. Mrs. Ambrose will attend the RhrSje TSIaY1d School of Beauty Gull ture, Providence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-06
Rogers -Hnrtnett Wed Wednesday

The marriage of Miss Lucille M Hartnett, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Michael F. Hartnett of Johnson Street and Charles Laurence Rog- CTS, son of MT. and Mrs. Harold F. Rogers of Chapman Avenue was held Wednesday morning at Il o'clock at St. Margaret's Church.
 Members of the bridal party were Mrs. James Kingsley of Torrington, natron of honor for her sister; Sgt. R. Harrison Ryder, Jr., best man, Francis T. Hartnett, brother of the bride, and James F. Kingsley of Tor rington, brother-in-law of the bride, uShers.
 Out of town guests from Provi- dence, R. T., Worcester, Mass, Bos- ton, Mass, New York, Bridgeport, Torrington, Norfolk, Hartford and Greenwich attended a reception at The Elton. The couple left on we'd ding trip to Point Judith, R. I. They will reside in Middletown upon their return.
 Mrs. Rogers Is graduate of Wilby High School and the Perry School of Business. Mr. Rogers Is an alum nxB o6 Wooster School, Danbury, and is attending Wesleyan Univer- stty, Middletown. He k veteran of three years with the U. s. Marint Corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-06
Circle Plans
 Trip Scot. IS

A short business meeting of Santa Maria Circle, National Daughters of Isabella, was held Wednesday evening at Knights of Columbus Hall, North Main Street. Mrs. Mildred Lynch, regent, pre- sided. Plans were completed for a trip to the various Shrines in New York on Sunday, Sept. Is, 1946. Buses will leave from in front of the Immaculate Conception Church at 7:30 A. M. Mrs. Elizabeth La- montange is in charge of arrange ments. Mrs. Mary Terrill, Mrs. Mary McNamarra, and Mrs. Della Zinno will assist as hostesses on the various buses. Those who have made reservations and are plan ming to go are asked to bring box lunches.
 Mrs. Lynch, regent, and Mrs. Agnes Proulx, vice-regent, were elected to represent Santa Maria Circle at the various meetings of the Council of Community Clubs which plans to sponsor a Welcome Home celebration for the service men of Waterbury.
 Following the business meeting a social was held under the direction of the newly appointed social con- nittee: Miss Bessie Smith, chair man; Mrs. Mary Terrill, Mrs. Ger trude LeClare, Mrs. Elizabeth Peters, Mrs. Helen Petrillo, Mrs Doris Mastriano, Miss Mary Frank lin, Mrs. Elizabeth Savage, Mrs Catherine Gordon, Mrs. Mary Bes- sette, Mrs. Anna Brown, Mrs. Sarah Conroy, Mrs. Elizabeth Phelan, Mrs. Catherine Johnson and Mrs. Mar garet MacInerney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-06
Junior DiUiSiOn Fashion ShOzc,
 Planned Oct. 7

A record breaking attendance marked the opening of the first Fall meeting of the Junior Division of the Waterbury Council of Cath olic Women last night at the Di- ocesan rooms of the Social Service on Church Street. Mrs. Kenneth Carter, president, presided at the business meeting.
 The Rev. Thomas Dignam spoke on "A Scholarship Fund for Social Service" He stressed the definite aim of the organization would be to start a scholarship fund for So- cial service. Ways and means of the fund will be discussed at fu- ture meeting.
 Plans were discussed for a fash ion show to be held Oct. ' with Miss Mary Hosey, chairman of the affair. Miss Claire Lee and Miss Mary Reardon will be co-chairmen of the ticket committee
 At the October meeting Miss Lucy Bowes will be guest speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-06
Audet-Dyer NubtialS Held M Montreal On MOndav

At the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Montreal Canada, on Monday, Miss Claire Avis Dyer daughter of MT. and Mrs. Roy E. Dyer of that city, became the bride of Dr. Charles Henry Audet, Jr. son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Audet, of 4S Church Street, this city.
 The Rev. Richard King, of St. Anne's Church, Montreal read the nuptial service before an altar bank ed with palms, cibotiuIn ferns and white and bronze gladioli.
 In the bridal party were Mrs. Frank Kaine, of Brattleboro, Yer mont, serving as her sisters matron of honor; Misses Helen Audet and Antoinette Audet, sisters of the groom, of this city, Mrs. William H. Casey, Danbury, and Miss Elizabeth Thompson, of Montreal, Que, as bridesmaids; and Dr. Robert Audet, the grooms brother, as best man. Ushers included Frank R. Kaine, of Brattleboro, Vt., William H. Casey, of Danbury, Homer R. Bernier, Jr., Waterbury, and Dr. Robert Magee, Marlboro, Mass.
 Escorted to the altar by her fa- ther, the bride wore a white satin gown, designed with a triangular shaped neckline, long tapered sleeves, and hustle effect The skirt was cut en traine. Her fingertip veil of illusion was held with a crown of pearls. She carried a prayerbook marked with white gladioli and stephanotis.
 The matron of honor was cos
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-06
Mary Rogot,
 George Reordon Wed in New Jersey

Miss Mary June Ragot, Ruther- ford, N. J., formerly of Waterbury and George William Reardon, ot Cooke Street, were married on Aug ust IT at 2 o'clock at St. Johns Lu- theran Church, in Rutherford, N. J.
 Bridal attendants included Miss Marion Ragot, 8 cousin of the bride. Easton, Pa., maid of honor; and Misses Joan and Margaret Reardon, sisters of the bridegroom; Waterbury; and Miss Ruth Thibo- daux, a cousin of the bride, New Orleans, La, bridesmaids; John Reardon Waterbury, best man: and ushers, Francis Hummer also of Waterbury, and Warren Ragot, Easton, Pa, a cousin of the bride. MT. Ragot gave his daughter in marriage.
 The bride was attired in a gown of white skinner satin fashioned with a heart neckline trimmed with sequins, long sleeves, pointed at the wrists and a full hoop skirt ter minating in a long train. Her fin- gertip veil of imported bridal H. fusion was attached to French lace bonnet trimmed with lilies of the valley and sequins and she car ried an old-fashioned bouquet of white roses, stephanotis and blue delphinium with satin streamers.
 A reception followed at the home of the brides parents for 75 guests including those from New Orleans, La., Easton, Pa, New York City, Maspeth, L. T., and Forest Hills, L. I.
 The couple honeymooned at Lake George, N Y, and are making their residence in Rutherford. MT. Rear don served in the Army Air Force during the war and is presently en- rolled at Fairleigh Dickinson Jun for College.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-06
Mrs. Scappini
 Feted ct Party

Mrs. Louis Scappini of Summer Street was given surprise farewell party recently by Mrs. Martin Crean, Mrs. Lawrence Rogers and Mrs. Richard O'Connell at the home of Mrs. Crean also of Summer Street
 Mrs. Scappini is leaving Sept. 10 for Q visit with her parents and relatives in Italy.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Louis Scappini, Mrs Margaret Clark, Mrs. Christine Cartocetti, Mrs. Thomas Flanagan, Mrs. M. Fitzmaurice, Mrs. Bernard Boyce, Mrs. Patrick Hogan, Mrs. Joseph Kenney, Mrs. Richard O'Connell, Mrs. Patrick Shea, Mrs. Charles Marsella, Mrs. John Kinnie, Mrs. David Lepper, Mrs. Michael Giordani, Mrs. Orin Hubbard, Mrs Mary Griffin, Mrs. Assunta Lucia, Mrs. Martin Crean, Mrs. Lawrence Rogers, Miss Mary Crean, Miss Teresa Fleming, Miss Betty Mo- Carthy, Miss Evelyn Wolfe, Miss Lois Mccarthy, Miss Mary Lucia, Miss Frances Rogers and Miss Mary Mangrandi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-06
HebrezU Ladies Aid Plan Concert

Plans were completed for con- cert to be presented under the aus pices of the Waterbury Hebrew Ladies Aid Association, at meet ing held last night at the home of Mrs. Coleman Tennenbaum, 868 Cooke Street.
 The concert, which is scheduled to take place at the Waterbury Wo- mems Club on Sunday, October 20, will combine selections for duo pianos, violin and voice, in pro- gram planned for the pleasure and enjoyment of all who appreciate and love fine music and true artistry. Artists appearing at this perfor- nance are well known among Connecticut music lovers. They will be announced at future date.
 The first meeting of the season to be held by the Waterbury Hebrew Ladies Aid Association is called for Monday, September 9th at 2:30 P. M. at the Hebrew Institute. The guest speaker for the afternon will be Rabbi Mordecai Brill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-06
Link -MNIhaU
 Exchange VO1CS

A wedding of interest was the recent marriage of Miss Elizabeth Mulhall, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Edward Mulhall of Trinity Street, New Britain and Frank Link, son of Frank Link, also of Austin, Street, New Britain. The wedding was held on Saturday at 10 o'clock at St. Joseph's Church with the Rev. Thomas McMahon of St. Jus tins Church, Hartford, officiating.
 The bride, presented in marriage by her father, was attired in a white gown styled with satin bodice with a high round neckline with yoke of illusion, long sleeves that tapered to point at the wrist and full skirt with long train. Her fingertip veil of illusion was caught to a tiara of seed pearels and she carried Colonial bouquet of white roses and blue delphinium.
 Miss Judith Mulhall was her sisters maid of honor. She wore 8 pink nylon taffeta gown fashioned with a fitted bodice and a full skirt. Her costume was com- pleted with a half hat of matching material and she carried Colonial bouquet of white iris and blue del- phinium.
 Miss Winnifred Johanson was bridesmaid. She wore an aqua gown of nylon taffeta with a fitted bodice and a full skirt. She wore a matching half hat and carried 8 Colonial bouquet of pastel flowers.
 Thomas and William Mulhall were uShers.
 A reception was held for more than 75 at the Canteen Restaurant in Berlin. Out of town guests were from Hartford, Waterbury, Plain vile, Southington, New Britain, and Guilford. Mrs. Mulhall re- ceived in black satin gown with white lace trim and a corsage of gardenias.
 When the couple left on a we'd ding trip to New York, Pennsyl- cania and Washington, D. C., Mrs. Link wore grey plaid suit with red accessories. Upon their return they will reside at Oak Street, New Bri- tain. Mrs. Link is a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School. MT. Link, a graduate of New Bri- tain High School was recently dis charged from the Coast Guard af- ter three years in the South Pa cific.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-06
Helen LaPiO
 Becomes Bride

Miss Helen La PlO, daughter VI Mrs. Rose La Pic of Locust Street, and Louis Bonvissuto, son of James BonvisSuto of Pemberton Avenue, were united in marriage Monday at 8 o'clock at St. Lucy's Church, the Rev. Robert Del Russo, cousin of
 the bride, of New Haven, officiating
 at the double ring ceremony. The
 bride was given in marriage by her brother, Samuel La Pic. Miss Ade-
 line La Pic, the brides sister, was maid of honor, and the bridesmaids
 were Miss Lucy La Pic, another
 sister, and Miss Phyllis DiStefano,
 cousin Of the bride. Nicholas Mastracchio was best man, and
 lshers were the groom's brother, Thomas Bonvtssuto, and Joseph Lamberti Palms, gladioH, and other Summer flowers were used for church decoration Mrs. Jerry Mas coli was organist, and Mrs. Mary Russo, soloist, sang Ave Maria" and "Panis AngelicuS."
 The bride wore a heavy slipper satin gown with high neckl1ne, sheer poke, with beaded trim. fitted bodice, cap sleeves, and full skirt, satin gauntlets and her scalloped lace edged veil was draped from a beaded coronet. Her streamered bouquet was of white roses, gar denias, centered with an orchid. Her maid of honor wore 8 pink moire gown with high oval neck line, the Shirred bodice buttoned down the front to waistline, cap sleeves, matching gauntlets, fitted midriff and full skirt with draped pockets decorated with sprays of roses. Her blue coronet was trimmed with silver sequins, and she carried a Colonial bouquet of assorted flowers with blue sprays. The bridesmaids wore blue faille taffeta gowns similar in style to the maid of honor's, matching gaunt- lets and wore pink coronetS trimmed with silver sequins. They carried Colonial bouquets of assort- ed flowers with pink sprays.
 The brides mother wore a Navy blue dress trimmed with colored se- 4ulILo, NdfJ dCCCSoO1 1Co dIiN d SOA sage of gardenias and babys breath, and the groom's sister, Mrs. Angeline Santopietro, wore a black velvet ensemble with white blouse and a corsage of red roses, at a reception and dinner following the ceremony. Forty attended dinner at Melody Lane, and 400 at 8 re- ception in Concordia Hall. Out-of- town guests attended from Boston, New Jersey, Glen Cove, L. T., and Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The couple left on an unan- nounced wedding trip, the bride wearing an aqua crepe dress with black accessories and an orchid corsage. On their return they will reside at 1906 Baldwin Street. MT. Bonvissuto was graduated from Leavenworth High School, and is in government training to become a draftsman. The bride, a graduate of Wilby High School, has been employed in the office Of the American Metal Hose Com pany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-06
SIOcun1 P.T.A. Plans Meeting

Mrs. Benjamin Goldman will preside at a meeting of the Slocum Parent-Teacher' Association Tues day evening at o'clock in the school gym.
 Miss Alice Moore, Medical social worker at St. Mary's Hospital will be guest speaker. Her topic will be Your Children's Health and Com mon Resources"
 A social hour will follow with Mrs. William Pratt, Mrs. Lena Can tamessa and Mrs. Mary Santa Maria, nostesses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-06

tuned in an amber green faille gown fashioned with a high neck line, short sleeves and a bouffant skirt. The gowns of the bridesmaids were in the same design, the brides groom's sisters wearing watermel- on pink and Miss Thompson and Mrs. Casey, amber gold. All wore gloves in color to match their gowns, garlandS of autumn leaves in their hair and carried bronze and yellow chrySanthemums.
 Mrs. Dyer wore gray-blue crepe gown and matching feather hat, and corsage of white gladioli horets and roses at the reception for more than 150 guests which followed the ceremony. Mrs. Audet was atired in a blue crepe gown with embroider- ed floral moSrf at the shoulder and hemline and an ostrich tipped hat in chartreuse and green.
 The couple will honeymoon at Grey Rock in the Laurentian Mountains, Canada. The bride trav- elled in navy faille suit with 8 blue faille ribbon hat in a lighter shade and an orchid corsage. They will reside temporarily with the bridegroorn's parents in this city.
 Dr. Audet is interning at St. Marys Hospital in this city and is a graduate of Loyola College, Mon treal, and the University of Mary land School of Medicine. He was a member of the U. s. Army during the war. His bride is an alumna of St. Paul's Academy, Westmount, Que.
 Local guests at the wedding were MT. and Mrs. Homer R. Bernier, MT and Mrs. Philip Smaller, Dr. and Mrs. Edgar Adams, Col. and Mrs. J. Peter Costigan and Leo Audet, all of Waterbury.