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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-10-17
Several Fires Cause
Much Loss Past Week

Several fires throughout the past
week have caused serious loss to
various individuals, one person being
paifully burned,
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Grimes, Of near Hutton, was COM
pletely destroyed by fire last Thurs
day morning, along with practically
all of the family's clothing and furni-
ture. Only a stove and washing ma
chine was saved. Mrs. Grimes was
painfully burned about the face
and hands when she tried to eX-
;inguish the flames. The fire was said
to have been caused by two of the
children playing with matches in a
second floor room. The flame caught
the curtains and before Mrs. Grimes
who was doing the wash at the time
could get to the room the blaze had
spread to other parts of the room.
Neighbors came to assist but the
Oakland Fire Department was not
called
There are six children in the fam
lily. Mr. Grimes, who is employed by
the Sanders Motor Freight, was
away from home at the time. Mem
bers of the family are residing tenn
porarily at the home of MI, Grimes
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Upole,
nearby.
Williams Home Damaged
The bungalow Of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
II. Williams, north Of town, was also
badly damaged by fire and much of
,hcir furniture destroyed on Tues
cay evening about $50 o'clock. Fire
caught in an upstairs room apparently
from an ovcrheated stove pipe, and
was almost beyond control when dis
covered by Arden MAY, enroute to
Oakland from McIIenry. He notified
the Oakland fire department and
members succeeded in checking the
flames, but not until damage to the
extent of about 81 800 had been in
flicted. Mr.. Williams was away at
The time but Mrs. Williams was at
home
The Oakland firemen were also
called to Kitzmiller ON Tuesday morn
ing where a siX-room house owned by
Cecil Paugh, was Quilted. The call for
b1 it3t,,il Low
department when firemen there were
unable to get then pumper to work,
temporarily,
Very little damage was inflicted on
Monday evening when fire was dis
covered in an outbuiIdng on the prop
erty Of A. V. Schaeffer, water street.
Firemen eXtinguished the blaze
promptly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-10-17
Homemakers' Board
To Meet October 3

The Executive Board Of the Gar
rett County Homemakcrs' Clubs will
meet at the home of the County Pres
idcnt, Mrs w. w. Dewitt, at Hoyes,
on October %, at /; 80 p. M.
At the meeting each club will be
represented, and the program for 49,
A. will he drawn up. The theme of
the homcmakers next year will be
Better Homes Make a Better World"
and it will be around this that the
program will be built.
An interesting cultural program is
being arranged for next year around
the life Of Stephen c. Foster and his
music, according to Mrs, Mary E. Orr,
home demonstration agent.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-10-17
Mt. Top Ministers
Elect Officers

At a meeting of the Mt. Top Min
listers Association in St. Paul's Meth
odist church on Monday morning, Rev.
George Cocker, of the Deep Greek Bap-
fist church, was elected president,
succeeding Rev. Reece Burns, Metho-
dist pastor at Mt. Lake Park. Other
Officers were Rev. George Birk, Luth-
eran, Oakland, vice-president; Rev.
Austin f. Schildwachter, Episcopal,
Oakland, secretary and treasurer; and
Rev. Robert Johns, Lutheran, Acct
dent, delegate at large.
The group meets monthly, and dis
cussion programs are being planned
for future sessions.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-10-17
Annual Golf Banquet
Held Last Evening

About 1875 persons attended the an
nual golf banquet held last evening
in the X. of P. Hall.
L. NJ. Fraley spoke briefly about
the local course and praised those re-
sponsible for it's upkeep.
Winners of the local course tourna-
ment were officially announced F. D.
Bittle was winner in the mems tour
nament with John Stevenson runner
up. Mrs. William Glotfelty won the
women's tournament with Mrs. Rob
ert Lohr runner up. Awards are to be
given later.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-10-17
Work ON Creek Tunnel
Under Way This Week

At a special meeting of the Mayor
and Town Council last Friday night
the members authorized the recon-
struction of the concrete box culvert
along Second street, adjacent to the
properties of Guy limbaugh, f. A.
Smouse, j. w. Glotfelty, and the Oak
land Bakery, to carry Wilson Greek
through the town.
The amount of the contract, given
to j. B. Mumma, Jr., of Cumberland,
was $6,350. This includes removing an
old wall. The distance involved is 1913
feet When completed there will be a
concrete creek bed and reinforced
sides. The work will take some two
months, it was estimated.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-10-17
Killing Frost Strikes

Several killing frosts struck the
county during the past week, ending
comparatively long season for some.
Earlier frosts had hit some gardens
but many had escaped.
The lowest drop in temperature
was recorded on Monday when the
government thermometer at Webers
registered "a degrees.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-10-17
To Furnish Signs

At the last meeting Of the Youghio-
gheny Rod and Gun club the members
decided to furnish free Of charge
signs to post their land against tres
passers and hunters.
Emory Adams, president, said, a
limited number of these could be OBJ
tanned by members and landowners
who have property to post, by calling
at his real estate office, Second street.
Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-10-17
Posts Bond for Hearing

Wesley Kunkel, of near Grantsville,
posted bond of $1,000 before Magis-
trate H. A. Loraditch, Oakland, on
Monday, for his appearance at a hear
ing in the near future.
Kunkel was arrested and placed in
the county jail on charges of assault
and battery and carrying concealed
weapons.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-10-17
Community Show Is
Held at Friendsville

The Community Show sponsored by
the FLA, held in Friendsville on
October 10 and Il, was considered
quite a success due to number and
quality of exhibits, it was announced
by Charley B. Miller, agriculture in
structor.
John H. Carter, county agent, and
Mrs. Mary Orr, home demonstration
agent, were the judges. As special en-
tertainment B. |. Gender gave a free
motion picture at the Grand Theatre
on Friday evening.
The Maryland State Farm Board,
and many individuals and business es-
Establishments furnished the financial
help making prize awards possible.
The Oakland High school commercial
department printed the fair catalogs
with the County Board of Education
furnishing the paper.
First Place Winners
Paul Lytle, preserves; Paul Lyle,
Sandwich Spread; John Bishoff, Bar
ley; John Bishoff, Wheat; Dale Rode
HEAVIER, Oats; Robert Friend, Buck
wheat; Hugh Friend, Popcorn; Jack
Lyle, corn Il ear); Paul Dewitt, Hot
Peppers; Wendell Umbel, Peppers;
Mrs. E. f. Garletts, Beans; Jerry
! Wood, Corn exhibit of 10 ears).
Ross Clemmensen, Team of Draft
Horses; Walter Friend, Draft horse
| (single); Kenneth Sines, light horse;
John Bishoff, Ponies; Carol Frantz
Pig; Harry Savage, Pigs; Paul Lyle
Dairy Heifer; Dale Frantz, Beet
cows; Colt Wicklow, Dairy Cow; Dan.
iel Slagle, 2 Hens, Rooster; Robert
Sines, Heavy Pullets; Billy Shoema
ker, Rabbits; Paul Lyle, Bantams
Ross Clemmcnsen, Pigeons; George
Bishoff, Sweet Pumpkin; Jane,
Wheeler Cow Pumpkins.
! Paul Lyle, Mustard Pickle; Der
tina Capel, Mixed Pickle; Delbert Rec
hart, Dill Pickles; Delbert .Rechart
Chow chow; Paul Dewitt, Peppers
Paul Dewitt, Sauerkraut; Delber
Rechart, Pears; Jack Humberson
Peaches; Jack HENDERSON, Apple
sauce; Delbert Rechart, Cherries
Shirley Friend, Ham; Paul Lyle
Pork; Daniel Slagle, Chicken Canned
! Elsie Wright, Mince meat; Jane,
Wheeler, Vegetable greens; Mary C
Enlow, Cauliflower; Leroy Robinson
Sweet Pepper Relish; Shirley Friend
Plums; Dottie Frantz, Jelly, Pau
Lytle, Jams; Mrs. Glenn, Marmalade
Mrs. John Dye, Quilts; Nancy Mil
Ter, Scarf; Shirley Friend, Luncheon
set; Shirley Friend, Pillow Case; Jeal
Frantz, Apron; Gaynell Frantz, towel
Leroy Robinson, Crochet; Paul Lytle
String Beans; Gordon Wright, Cat
sup; James Wheeler, Tomato juice
Paul Lyle, Tomatoes; James Wheel
er, Corn; Eloise Dewitt, Carrots; Re
media Thomas, Beets; James Wheeler
| Cucumber pickle; Mrs. Glenn, Tur
| nips; Daniel Slagle, Beets; Glenn Fra
zee, Pears; Wendell Umbel Potatoes
| Eddie Miller, Cauliflower; Bonni
Glenn, Sweet corn.
| Reed Friend, Cabbage; Paul Lytle
Sweet corn; Paul Lyle, Carrots; Mrs
E. F. Garletts, Eggs (brown) PAT
Lytle, Apples; Emerson Frazee, egg
/ (white); Dale Frazee, Tomatoes; Jel
Try Wood, Ducks (Drake); Jerry Woo
Ducks (hens); Jean Frantz, Bee
cows; Lambert Wright, Chicken
eight layers); James Wheeler, Chick
ems (heavy layers Robert Frant;
Beef calves; Robert Buckingham, al
pictures; Paul Lytle, vase of flowers
Gordon Wright, dual purpose COW
Reed Friend, Rutabagas; R. Frien,
Celery.
Tied for having most exhibits in tn
show, Daniel Slagle and Paul Lytl
; with 80 exhibits each
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-10-17
Six Apply For Benefits

Only six survivors of qualified
World War II veterans have filed APP
plications for the social security bene,
fits provided by the recent veterans
amendment to the Social Security Act
according to the manager of the Cum
berland office.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-10-17

Bevans Clock, Grantsville; and one
aunt, Mrs. Kathrine Jordan Stanton
Bittinger; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ray
Bevans; and one nephew, Charles Be
vans, Chicago, III.
Mrs. Clock and Miss Ruth Stanton
of Grantsville, attended the services
at Muncie.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-10-17
Oakland Ties kitzmiller

The Oakland High soccer team tied
kitzmller ON the local field last Fri
day afternoon l to /. Tuesdays game
with Accident was postponed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-10-17
Fourteen Pages

The Republican contains fourteen
pages this week, due to the increased
demand for advertising space.
Evening star., 1946-11-17

been trying to encourage farming
in Newfoundland. In our Newfies
is a sizable corps of young men
who have been given a thorough.
practical training in scientific,
modern methods of dairy farming.
This training has been the equiva-
lent of a specialized agricultural
course. Even more important,
they have tasted ambition;
they want to work. Newfound-
land really needs such men.
But even if Newfoundland is
able to provide them with jobs
both interesting and decently paid,
the Newfies will still look south to
the United States with longing.
And if they should come back to
US they'll find at many a farm fire.
side a real welcome. 1t will be like
coming home again. The End
Evening star., 1946-11-17

Newfie helper as "everything
mother could want her boy to be.
He makes it easier to have our
own son away"
Sheldon Forsythe has been hir-
ing farm help for 30 years. He now
manages the large Normandy
Farms at Litchfeld, Conn.,, and
has had one of the New6es for 80
months. He says: They're as fine
as they come anywhere"
AS a part of their labor contract,
dairymen employing Newhes were
required to have them live as fam
lily members. Some of these attach
ments have become very close.
One farmer is paying the expenses
of his Newfie for a Christmas visit
home this year; several have given
their Newfies family shares in the
profits. When work permits a pic
mic or a visit to the city. the
Newfie goes along. frequently in
the position of favored son.
Wants 10 Live Here
ALTHOUGH their desire to stay in
America is almost unanimous, it
isn't easy for Newfes to explain
why. They talk vaguely about
Opportunity" "a chance to go to
trade school" and because don't
want to be a fisherman all my life"
Eighteen-year-old Donald White
way, of Greens Harbor, tried to
explain why he wanted to live in
this country. He described his
home in a community of 600 peo-
pie, the movie house in a nearby
city, the occasional dances. Sud
denly he stopped. "You know why
Evening star., 1946-11-17

i want to stay mere,
he said. Because in
my town there are only
four automobiles"
But the Newfies
may not find it easy to
return to America.
When their work con-
tracts are up next June
they will be free to re-
quest an entry visa of
the u. S. But their
government will be ex-
tremely reluctant to
have them leave. 1t has
Evening star., 1946-11-17
CONTINUED from preceding page

(COnfsnned from pTecedtng Poge)
sures at home, opportunities for
enjoyment were fabulous. A few of
them overdid it and were sent
back. Some of the farmers, think
ing the Newfies' labor contract a
form of bondage, tried to overwork
them. County agents transferred
the boys, dropped such farmers
from further consideration.
But these were isolated cases.
Says the Department of Agricul-
ture: Successful beyond our great
est hope" Say the farmers: ut
saved U.s."
What the Newfies contributed
may be judged from the estimate
of a Department of Agriculture
analyst. They were responsible
for the production of 1000. 600 to
10000, 900 quarts of milk in a
single Connecticut county.
Along with learning the art of
stripping (milking by hand what
the machine misses), farrowing a
COW and mixing balanced rations.
the Newfies attended barn dances
and learned how our square dance
differs from theirs. They learned
about clothes, too. With their
first money most of them
bought new American suits.
Inevitably they initiated our
accent, m annerisms and
tastes. Many of them who grew
up on a diet of meat, fish and pota-
toes had to be completely. and
with some reluctance, educated to
fresh vegetables. Soon they were
entirely absorbed into the Ameri-
Evening star., 1946-11-17

permission through a visa is re-
quired for entry. But they could
not even apply for such a visa so
long as they were working in the
States.
Most of the Newfies are very
young - practically all of them
under 80. BY our standards they
are poorly educated. In a. recent
sampling of so. none had gone to
high school and only three had
finished the eighth grade. The
average was fourth grade. A few
were illiterates.
But lack of book learning has
not affected their ability to make
fast friends. Their shyness and
modest demeanor is especially
winning. The wife of one farmer
whose son is in the occupation
forces in Germany. described their
Evening star., 1946-11-17

can way of life, and be-
came no more alien in
Vermont than a man
from Texas would be.
wJein Up''
Bur when they. as
one of them put it,
tried to join up with
the United States" and
become citizens they
found a formidable
barrier. Newfound-
land has no quota.
State Department
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-31

mild hay fever. started taking it
three times a day. Previously ]
could not take orange juice, to-
matoes or Strawberries without
promptly breaking out with a RASH
Now ! can take all three whenever
I like and no trouble at all.
(Mrs.. w. A. L.
Answer-Ascorbic acid is pure
cryStallized vitamin c. Your ex-
perience is interesting, Ma'am. For
many years readers have reported
similar freedom from allergic re-
actions to strawberries, tomatoes
and other foods when they took
before or with the food q good size
piece Of lemon or drink Of lemon
Juice or lemonade. Lemon or lemon
AIDE or lemon juice is rich in Vita
min G. Combination Of ascorbic
acid with potassium chloride has
seemed to give more relief from
allergic troubles in general than
the potassium alone.
Dent Accept II, Correct II
I want a diet for gastric acidity
gas under my heart causes great
distress.
Answer-No, no. First you should
consult your physician for exam
nation. Don't try to avoid foods
you imagine cause gas. The term
gastric means pertaining to stomach
Send stamped self addressed en-
velope for pamphlet Yankee
stomach" (By Yankee" ! mean
North American).
copyright 1915. John p. Ollie Co..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-31

,FAANAOE MCNoG1s cySbSthaHNs
beat the system" and stay in the
pink.
Extreme habits Of any girl who
achieves world honors at an early
age, and ysu'll find that she eats,
sleeps, exercises and works by a
clicked routine. Example is Pa
trice Munsel, into whose habits
we've snooped because this young
singer holds the coveted title of
baby coloratura" of the Metro
politan Opera.
Her hour of retiring is as in
flexible as Cinderella's. Because she
is always up at $3.50 a. m. she is
usually in bed a few minutes after
the stroke of II.
Thirty minutes Of morning
exercise is an memorable routine
with this young prima donna. And
she takes her meals as regularly
as a child.
Patrice is only one of many ex-
amples we could cite. So, stop
thinking you can fast today and
feast tomorrow: sleep 10 hours
one night and skimp on the next
exercise only when the within
strikes you. You can, of course, but
you won't be the pink-skinned
lean-limbed. vitamin-fed girl that
You want to be.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-31
Norwich University
Gets Vets Manager

Mortified. VT. Jan. 3i.-(uP)-
Mai. John Buchan, who recently re-
turned here from Munich, Ger
many after more than two years
service overseas, has been appointed
Veterans Housing Program manager
at Norwich University, it was an
nounced today.
Buchan will direct the opening
of a trailer park and the instslla-
ton of "a two family pre-fabricated
houses on University property that
viii be used by married war veter-
ans attending Norwich. He served
as air supply officer for the late
Gen. George S. Patton, Jr., 3rd
ARMY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-31

Solaric won the opening lead
with the ace Of clubs and cashed
the club king. Now he had to trust
everything TO the heart finesse. 50
he cashed the ace Of saearts and
finessed the ten-spot. When 1t held.
he cashed the king of hearts and
discarded his four of diamonds.
then discarded the four Of spades on
the Jack Of hearts. He ruffed the ten
OF diamonds and stripped Vests
hand Of spades by playing out the
ace and king. A small club was led.
which West won with the queen.
Now West had to lead q diamond,
which allowed the declarer to- dis
card the eight Of spades from his
own hand and ruff In dummy. -.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-31
{! 81 3 : FAIR
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feeling q little unsettled but she
usually knows what she's doing"
4 suppose you think che knew
whas she was doing when she d.
vorced ColllnBs"
"Well now" said Ben, examln.
ING 3 shoe iudlclally, X think she
made q mistake that time. And I
vii say for Kitty that II she makes
mistake she sticks 10 It."
III you mean that for q cheer
ing Thought, Ben, let me tell YOU
stpY the way" said Ben, In a
- different key, collins called
me up this morning. from wash.
lngton."
Swnass AgaIns" exclaimed Peg.
Nov whatp"
He'd been locking up trains.
He found out the decree was COM
ing through Friday morning and
he figured Kitty would light right
out, 80 he picked out the most
likely train. He hit Il, too" Ben
admired such perception. HE called
to give me Instructions about meet
ing her. sure I'd think Of Il, and 80
on, but Kitty always had flts about
luggage and besides she might feel
queer"
HE knows her, he certainly
knows her. That's why can't
understand"
II don't get It."
Il never did, and get II less and
less. hope Kitty will talk. II
somebody doesn't begin giving out
pretty soon I'll lose my mind"
Peg was silent for q moment.
Then sch said, I'm sure she feels
low, could tell. Don't you think
perhaps ] ought TO say something in
case"
mol For gosh sake, mol" cried
Ben in alarm. I'VE don't know
what he's driving at. stay out Of
It, for gosh sakel"
I'VE can't, we're in It. II divorce
is his idea Of sharp lesson all /
can say Is Collins Bishops willing
to run even more risks than I
thought he was"
''That reminds me-" said Ben,
hes talking about enlisting."
"Oh Ben" Peg bit her lip sharp
~. IF he does It will be much
worse than IL he had when they
were married, II you know what l
mean"
II know what you mean, but I
think you're morbid"
This whole situation Is morbid,
even without o war on top Of i'll"
Peg sat Illuminating quietly on
war, practice black-outs, and the
hard 10 conceive possibility Of bomb
debris In Doremus.
you know" she said finally,
II wonder II all this speeding up
may not have made Collins sort Of
remote. Usually he senses things
50 quickly. But II he didn't have
time to, and Kitty suddenly got mad
and asserted herself Well, he
may have taken her up on It fast.
No time for flnesse. A long chance
but q short cut. You know"
That's what he says. Kiln or
cure"
"oh Benl" Peg pounded a pillow
furiously. IT you'd only tell me
thingsl What else has he said?"
Nothing that I particularly re-
member, And naturally I didn't
ask" Peg breathed deeply and tried
not to waste energy on a lost cause.
Il don't believe they'll let him en-
list though. He's too useful where
he Is"
well that's the one thing I can't
do anything about. But I'd like b
do something"
Don't you do anythingl And
keep right on doing It, too. seer"
Ben turned out the light and inn
mediately sank rapidly toward sleep,
another piece Of irritating BE-
havior. Peg resented 1t. Her own
mind was still busy. But converse
ton is like ping pong, you can't
play It alone. Peg gave up.
Ito he Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-31

The bIg-crowned, afnple-brimmed
hats he introduced for resort wear
are certain 10 be seen often in
spring lines. Made Of supple felts
in brilliant colors, with sequins In
hsh scale patterns, they are as eff
fective with q trim tailored suit as
with a crepe or wool frock. One es-
pecially ye-catching model was
made Of shirred felt strips hand
sewn into a crocheted pattern and
banded with sequins.
For mad moments" the designer
combines silver green orchids with
shocking satin ribbon loops In
high toque; bespangles an emerald
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-31
YOUNG FOLKS AND OLD FOLKS
NEED IODINE

Girls and Boys, particularly girls,
who nope in their early teens,
feel too tired to work, play or
study, perhaps appear persive or
moody at a time Of life when they
should be gay and cheerful, may
be developing some insidious dis
ease such as tuberculosis, diabetes
or, well, / don't want to alarm or
worry parents more than may be
necessary to urge them to give such
child the benefit OF examination
by the doctor. Such examination
will reveal some such unsupported
condition in only q small minority
Of instances, but nevertheless it is
the child's right to have the exam
nation and the parents duty to
have the doctor make it.
In the great majority Of such
cases the youngster gets insufficient
iodine, in my opinion. Understand
clearly, this Is merely my opinion.
! can't prove it, and / don't know
that many good doctors agree with
me. Remember, too, I'm no special
list. no authority about anything.
Many Of these children in their
early teens who have manifesto
tons Of iodine deficiency, as I
maintain. show no apparent thyroid
enlargement or so little prominence
Of the front Of the neck just above
the collarbone and breastbone that
no one notices the swelling.
tn Nh AZ ~ q vaaa 10 alxySro snAtraa
IN medicinal form or dose for these
young folk. In fact I never advise
anybody to take iodine incidentally.
That Is a question for the physician
in charge to consider 1t is wholly
beyond my province as a health adj
wiser.
What I do advise for these
youngsters land for a great many
oldsters tool Is simply q suitable
daily ration of iodine, the quantity
which nutrition authorities believe
to be the minimum daily require
ment for children and adults.
From the queries I receive It
seems that people often confuse
enlarged lyTnphnodes or glands"
or kernels" Swellings on the side
of the neck or up under the edge
Of the Jaw with goitre. The full
ness or swelling or thickness pro-
duced by goitre enlargement of
thyroid gland) is on the front Of
the neck just above the breastbone.
The conclusion ] reach from my
long reconnoitre is that those who
get iodine seldom have goitre. !
believe from the statistical evidence
now in hand We are justified in
saying that those who get q suit
able ration of iodine seldom have
any kind OF goitre-simple goitre,
exophthalmic goitre, toxic" goitre,
cystic goitre.
on written request "a clipping
viii not do-if you provide stamp
ed self addressed envelope, I'll send
you the pamphlet The Iodin RAJ
ton" CHATS my spelling for IT'D
which tells you how to take 1t.