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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
Miners To Receive
Pay For Overtime

More than $4,000 in back pay for
overtime work on holidays will be
received by miners in the general
area this month. Officials of district
Is, UMWA, which covers Allegany
and Garrett counties, and also Min
eral, Grant, and Tucker counties in
West Virginia, said the amount re-
ceived by miners would vary, accord
ing to their job classification and
work records since VI Day
The union contended that the four
holidays, Labor Day, Thanksgiving
Christmas and New Years, should
be computed as worked in figuring
time and half payments for the
sixth day of the week. Until the
agreement was reached the operators
had pointed to the revoking of the
presidential order directing such pay
ments as the reason for on-payment
of overtime to the miners.
Payments will range from four
dollars to sixteen dollars, depending
on the job classification and the num-
Der of holidays for which the mdivid-
ual employee was eligible for time and
a half pay.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
Want Places For
Disabled Veterans
To Enjoy Fishing

AT the request of Governor OConor
to Frank Bentz, of the State Game
and Fish Commission, that several
desirable fishing areas be made avail
able to disabled war veterans in
Maryland, Senator B. |. Gender re-
ceived an inquiry this week as to
what fishing conveniences might be
made possible at Deep Greek Lake
for these veterans.
Mr. Gender was informed that no
accommodations for overnight would
be needed, but Governor O'Conor
hoped that individuals might offer
the use of their private dock or other
suitable waterfront space for these
veterans from time to time.
Any such persons desiring to make
this opportunity available are being
requested either to inform Mr.. Con
der, the Game and Fish Commission,
or Governor O'Conor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
Obs Senior Activities
Are Being Scheduled

DR. Denver c. Pickcns, pastor of
St. Paul's Methodist church, will be
the speaker at the Oakland High
school Commencement exercises, to
be held in the auditorium at Mt Lake
Park on Wednesday, June 5, at 8:15
p. m. DR.. Pickens will also address
the graduates of kitzmiller High
school on the following evening,
Thursday, June 6.
Other events have been outlined for
the Oakland High school seniors
which begin on May 81 and % with
final examinations.
A class day is being arranged for
Friday, May 81 in the nature of an
outing. either at Swallow Falls or
Raileys
The sermon to the graduates will
be given Sunday evening, June 2, in
st, Paul's Methodist church by Rev.
Austin f. Schildwachter Rev. w.
Reece Burns will assist at the ser
vice
Girls of the Home Economics de-
lartment had their annual mother
daughter meeting in the school audi
forum last evening. A style show
was presented of the different types
CT wearing apparel by some 1870 stu
dents. Vocal and instrumental num-
bers were included in the program,
followed by refreshments.
The Home Economics building was
open for inspection where the project
work carried on through the year was
exhibited
The staff of the Oakland High
school paper, "The Acorn" held their
annual banquet at Pickwick Inn, and
were addressed by George H. Hanst
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
Three Charged With
Breaking-Entering

Three persons charged with break
ing and entering and larceny of per
sOnal property valued at more than
$780, were arrested on Sunday and
brought to the Garrett county Jail at
Oakland by j. s. Teats, deputy sher-
iff, and Trooper Blair Bucket of the
State Police.
They We're Gilbert Ray Bittinger.
20, Earl Nelson Wilt, IT, and William
Emanuel Eshbaugh, 20 of the New
Germany area.
They were charged with entering
the home of Stanley Wiley. near New
Germany, and taking radio, shot
gun, rifle, potatoes, chickens, and
other personal property and also en-
tering the home of Ira Broadwater
and taking small quantity of prop
erty.
Through the work of deputy sher-
IF Teats the stolen goods were re
covered and Mr. Teats said the three
had admitted their guilt.
Taken before Magistrate H. A.
Loraditch Wilt and Eshbaugh were
released under bond of $1,000, while
Bittinger was placed in jail in default
of bond, Their cases will be brought
to the attention of the September
Term Grand Jury.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
To Dedicate War
Memorial Sunday

The Friendsville War Memorial
will be dedicated on Sunday. May 26,
at 2 p. m. There will be addresses by
Rep. }. Glenn Beall, Senator B. |.
Gender and others. Music will be
furnished by the band from Oakland.
All service men who attend are re
quested to wear their uniforms.
Those serving on the honor roll
committee include Q. A. Murphy,
presidents; Mrs. j w. Holman, secre-
tary; Cecil Schroyer, treasurer; J. w.
Holman, chairman; Norval Speelman
and w. f. Frazee, building commit
tee; Howard Skidmore, chairman.
Louise wilkins, and John Capel, fin
ance committee Some of the solicit
tors are Howard Skidmore, John Ca
pei, Louise Wilkins and Paul Fisher.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
Band Presents First
Concert of Season

A stranger i'm Oakland summed up
the concensus of opinion of those who
listened to the opening concert Of the
Oakland Fire Department band last
Sunday evening in front of the West
Maryland Power company.
"This town has a better band than
many large city bands, and is one of
which the community should be very
proud this stranger told Harry s.
Mickey, director, at the conclusion of
the concert
There were 35 or more participants
on Sunday evening, with a few re-
turned service men, former members
of the band, adding to the occasion.
Mr.. Mickey said he planned to pre-
sent at least one concert each month
throughout the summer season. Two
hundred or more persons gathered to
hear the initial concert which con-
tinued for about an hour and a half
Lighting was provided by the Power
company.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
Priesthood Clinics
Continue Thru May

Clinics for the purpose of immun-
ling pre-school children against
small poX and diphtheria, which be-
gan the first of May, is continuing
throughout the entire month and will
not conclude until May 81.
The schedule up to the end of the
month is as follows:
Thursday, May 23-West Vindex
10 a. M; E. VindeX, II a. M; Shall
mar, | p. m.
Friday, May "a Beachy, 10 a. M;
Casselman, II a. M; Bittinger, p
M; Manadier, 2 p. M; Bear Hill, :
p. m.
Monday, May 27-Red Oak, 1890
a. M; Kempton, p. m.
Tuesday, May 28-Bethel 1 p. M.
Wednesday, May 29-Friendsville
1 a. M; Accident, p m.
Friday, May 31-Rich Hill, 1926
a. M; McCabe, 1 p. m.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
Committee Named To
Plan For Education
Week in November

A committe to make plans for the
proper observance of American Edu-
cation week, has been appointed by
Ernest c. Spoerlein, president of the
County Teachers Association, and
includes Merle Frantz, chairman;
Mason Calls and Bruce Jenkins.
American Education this year will
be observed November 10 to 16, its
twenty-siXth year. The general theme
is Education for the Atomic Age, -
and daily topics include "Practcing
Brotherhood" Building World Sc
curity,' Facing New Tasks" "De-
velopng Better Communities, y
STRENGTHENING Home Life" Tnvest
ing in Education" Promoting Health
and Safety
Mr. Spoerlein said the Teachers
Association wants to enlist the CO.
operation of other organizations of
the county in observing this week
when the time comes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
Walter w. Dawson
Heads School Board
Was Reelected at Organization
Meeting; F. E. Rathbun Re-
Appointed Superindent

Walter w. Dawson was reelected
president of the Board of Education
of this county, and F. E. Rathbun was
re-appointed as county superintend-
ent of schools, at a meeting of the
board last Friday.
Stuart F. Hamill was reelected as
vice president. R. Earl Guard of
Friendsville, is the third member of
the board.
Mr.. Rathbun's term will begin
August l. His appointment automat-
ically makes him as secretary and
treasurer of the board.
Although Mr.. Rathbun's appoint
ment is for four years, it will be eff
fective only until December, 1948, at
which time he reaches the retire
ment age of 70. He will have COM
pleted thirty-four years of service as
county superintendent on August l
of this year
IS Teachers Resign
The board announced the resigna-
ton of IS teachers, effective when
the schools of the county close on
Friday, June 7, as follows: Herring
ton, Mrs. Mary Scott Jackson; Yoder
MIS-. Elsie E. Sutter; Bear Hill
Richard Leroy Emory; Grantsville
Elementary, Mrs. Fern F. Epstein
Mrs. Mary Schaefer Mckenzie
(leave) West Vindex, Mrs Eliza
beth Dewitt Truly; Jennings, Mary
F. Meek; Loeb Lynn, Mrs. Helen M
Triplett; Kitzmiller Elementary, Mrs.
Iva B. Walker, Joseph P. Sollars
0eave), Ida Lois Pritts; Kitzmiller
High, Mrs. Mildred S. Nethken, Owen
R. Anderson; Friendsvillc High, Anna
Sallese; VindeX, Helen M. Fuller;
Accident Elementary, Ila P. Bircher;
Manadier Ridge, Mrs. Birdie R. War
nick; Red Oak, Mrs. Madelein H.
Blamble Mr.. Rathbun said these
designations are II percent of the
entire teaching staff of the county.
The board conferred with John L.
Fitzwater, supervisor of transport
alton of school children and awarded
contracts that are expiring this sum-
mer in accordance with the require
ments of the state board of Education
and its executive officials.
Trustees of all schools of the
county were appointed by the Board
of Education or upon the written
recommendation of the various school
communities, The names are in an
other article
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
Library Board
Meeting Today

The seven members of the Garrett
County Board of Library Trustees
are meeting this afternoon in the
Court House for the purpose of or
ganizing, and also to confer with
Miss Helen NJ Clark, State Director
of Library Extension, State Depart
ment of Education, Baltimore, rela-
tive to the establishing and extend
ing library facilities in this county as
provided by the General Assembly of
1945.
The members of the board are: W
j. Glenn, Friendsvillo; Frank J. Get
ty Grantsville; B. O. Aiken, Acct
dent; Mrs. Goldie B. Bittle, Oakland;
Mrs. Caroline Wilson, Kitzmiller; F.
f. Rathbun, Oakland; Bernard |.
Gender, Oakland.
The Act of the General Assembly
makes provisions for the establish
ment of Libraries in various sections
of the county in which desire for
such facilities is expressed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
George Henderson To
Deliver Memorial Day
Talk Next Thursday

1t was announced this morning that
Col. George Henderson. former mayor
of Cumberland, former state COM
mander of the American Legion, and
at present candidate for judge of
the fourth judicial circuit, would be
the speaker at the Memorial Day
ceremonies at the Oakland cemetery
on Thursday, May 30.
f. X. Shaffer, member of the
American Legion committee, stated
that organizations invited to partici-
pate in a parade were the Oakland
Band, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Knights Of Pythias, Boy Scouts, Girl
Scouts, Mt. Lake Boy Scouts, Fire
Department, Odd Fellows, High
school, Elementary school and par
ochial school pupils, besides mem
bers of the Legion and all ex-service
men.
A. Claude Stanton has been made
parade marshal and the procession
will form at $3.50 in front of the city
hall and at 10 o'clock march north on
Third street, cut across to second and
through the business section to the
cemetery where Col Henderson will
speak before the tomb of the I'M
known soldier.
The Knights of Pythas cemetery
committee was named last Friday
evening to cooperate with the Legion
committee in rounding out the de
tails of the program. Members in
cude: j S. TeatS, Wade Mason, Wal
ter Hardesty, Reaford Purbaugh, and
A. &. Gortner.
The Legion members are observing
Poppy Day on Saturday, May 25.
There will be a special meeting of
the Legion on Monday evening, May
27, at o'clock at the Legion Home
to make final arrangements for the
Memorial Day service.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
COP Candidate
Campaigns Here

Roscoe f. Walter, retired attorney
and farmer of Derwood, Montgomery
county, who is seeking the Republican
nomination for United States senator
spent a few days this week campaign
ing in Garrett county.
He formally announced his candi-
dacy two years ago and recently re-
neWed the announcement.
Since his retirement from active
law practice, Walter has been en-
gagged in farming at Durwood. He is
a graduate of Valparaiso college
Ind, and received his law degree at
Vanderbilt University, Nashville
Tenn. He is a member of the highest
bars of Tennessee and West Virginia
and of the United States Supreme
Court.
For nearly fourteen years, Walter
was special assistant to various
United States attorneys throughout
the country in connection with the
administration and enforcement of
the federal Safety Appliance acts, the
federal Hours of Service statutes and
the federal Locomotive Boiler Inspec-
ton laws. For number of years he
was an examiner on the staff of the
Interstate Commerce Commission. He
was also an attorney and examiner
for the Civil Aeronautics Administra-
ton.
The candidate is married and has
three married daughters.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
Council Stresses
Adherence to Parking
Regulations Here

Determination to enforce all park
ing ordinances of the town of Oak
land was expressed at special
meeting of the Mayor and Town
Council on Monday evening in the
Council Chamber
Strict adherence to the parking
regulations beginning May 27 is be
ing stressed because of the increase
of automobiles here in the summer
months which create parking prob
lens.
The streets in the business section
are being marked by paint on the
curbs, and no parking will be allowed
opposite the painted lines, Chief of
Police John Sweeney said also that
no double parking would be al
lowed except to load or unload.
Council also has passed an ordi-
lance toprohbit parking Of autos on
the east side of Third street, between
Alder and Oak. This regulation had
been in effect for more than two
weeks or more. The ordinance is be
ing published on another page of to-
days issue.
The council instructed Lewis R.
Jones, city attorney, to begin legal
action against Ray Teets Garage
to compel them to remove that part
of their garage addition, recently
constructed, which extended over on
the town property on Oak street.
Mayor A. G. Hesen said Mr.. Teets
had made no effort to remove it after
being ordered to do so on April l6
by registered letter.
At the meeting also, Stanley L..
Calhoun was given permission to
erect dwelling, 26 by 80, to be built
of rock veneer, on North Sth street.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
Next Weeks Issue
To Be Day Earlier

Plans are being made to publish
The Republican one day earlier than
usual next week, so that proper
observance may be made of Memorial
day on Thursday, May 30, when
practically every other business will
be closed the entire day.
For that reason advertisers, our
community correspondents and others
are requested to send in their mater
ial one day earlier than in their usual
custom to insure publication.
This is the usual procedure when
Memorial Day or any other holiday
falls on Thursday. This year also
July will fall on Thursday.
The postotfice will also observe hol-
iday hours next Thursday
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
New Policy on Men
In Enlisted Reserve

Under new set-up for the enlisted
reserve corps, any former member of
the army may enlist in the enlisted
reserve corps if he has been honor
ably discharged and has a total of six
months or more of service, it was an
nounced by SISgt. George F. Kirby,
U. S. Army recruiter.
Men applying for Ere before the
required six months have elapsed will
be sworn in for three years by Capt.
N. S. P. Stitt, recruiting officer in
charge of this area. Transportation
will be furnished. Sgt, Kirby visits
Oakland every Wednesday and Thurs
day and is located in the postoffice
building.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
Many Miners Remain
From Their Work
Seizure Of Mines By Govern
ment Apparently Has No Eff
feet: Two Mines Shut Down

Three hundred and forty five, OF
third of the about 1000 coal miners
in Garrett county were idle yester-
day as government seizure of the ma
tons mines became effective.
The NindeN mine of the Johnstown
Coal and Coke company suspended
operations completely when its 230
miners stayed out of the pits, and the
same condition existed at Earl Mine
No. 2 of the Garrett Coal Corpora
ton when its eighty miners failed to
enter the mines.
Operations of the Wolf Den Coal
Corporation at Shalmar were carried
ON with crew of about thirty men,
less than half of the normal IS, and
II. A. Marshall, president, said the
mine will close today
Officials of District 16, UMWA,
when asked last night about the fail
ure of the miners to work yesterday
replied that he had no comment.
Appeared at Mines
Harold Adams, superintendent of
the NindeX mine of the Johnstown
Coal and Coke company, said an aver
age crew of about 100 men appeared
at the mine shortly before 6 a. NJ
starting time-yesterday but left a
short time later without entering the
mine. No miners at all appeared for
the 3 p. m. shift, he added
There was no disorder whatever,
Adams said.
Asked if the miners failed to work
because of government seizure,
Adams replied that they weren't
very communicative. He said a few
mentioned about the government TAX
ing over the mines but that none of
them said they would not work for
that reason.
The mine will be open and ready
Adams stated, adding that he hopes
the miners will report for work.
Miners there turn out between LOO
and 200 tons of coal daily, he said.
II. j. Pritts, superintendent of Earl
Mine No 2 of the Garrett Coal Cor
poration, located mile east of Vim
deX, said a normal shift of about
eighty men reported for work yester-
day morning but left about half an
hour later without entering the mine
Seizure Not Mentioned
PrittS said the miners made nc
statements about not working be-
cause of the government seizure and
mentioned only that miners of the
NndeX mine of Johnstown Coal and
Coke went home and that they also
were leaving About AIS tons of coal
is mined daily.
William Jenkins, Frostburg, of the
McNitt Coal company, said that as
far he knew last night the Hamill
mine at kitzmiller was operated yes
terday.
Closed for Funeral
Adams said that he understood all
mines of the Davis Coal and Coke
company in West Virginia operated
yesterday except the kempton mine
which was closed for a funeral
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
PLAN MEMORIAL SERVICE

A Memorial Service for the Noun
tain Lake Park area will be held on
Friday. May 30, at 2 p. m. The SER
vice will be held in the Park where
the Memorial plaque stands.
The program will consist Of spec
ial music by the Oakland Band, dis
mantling of the honor roll, and adj
dress by Neil c, Fraley and the es-
adjustment of memorial to the
honored dead. The service is spon-
sored by the Rebekah Lodge No. 81,
of the Park.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
County P.-T.A. Group
To Meet on May %

A business meeting of the Garrett
County Council of Parent Teacher
Associations will be held in the Oak
land High school auditorium on We'd
nesday evening, May Doth, at 800. it
was announced by Mrs. Fred f. Bea
chy, county president.
At this meeting, delegates will be
elected to attend the Summer Confer
ence to be held at College Park on
July 10Th, 18th and 18th. Officers for
the year l946-47 will also be elected.
Mrs. Beachy urged that all officers,
committee members and delegates
from local associations be present.
The meeting is open to all those in
terested in P.-T.A. work.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
Receives French Award

Capt. Joseph R. Sain received the
French CroiX de Guerre with cluster
at his home in Oakland this week,
the award having been authorized
some time ago by the French govern
ment for his participation in the lib
GRAFTON of Paris from the Germans
on August "a, 1914.
Capt Sain was leader of troop B,
of the 38th cavalry, which was the
first American unit in Paris during
World War H. A native of Indiana,
Pa, Capt Sain trained at Fort Riley,
Kansas. He is married to the former
Martha Sheehe and now resides in
Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
Navy Seeks Electronic
Technicians for Service

There is critical shortage OF
electronic technicians' mates in the
U. S. Navy, according to Edgar L
Schrader, navy recruiter. Men who
pass entrance tests are assured of at
least AZ weeks training in radio
electronics, he said. He pointed out
also the opportunities for advance
ment up to and including petty of
ficer first class in that work while
completing the course A navy re
cruiter is at the Oakland postoffice
every Thursday 10 a m. to 3 p. m.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
Elementary Plays
To Be Given Tonight

The second and final performance
by students Of the Oakland Elemen-
tary school will be held this evening
in the school auditorium. beginning
at s o'clock
The program features two plays
and musical activities. Seventh grade
pupils will present mo Suit for Bill
while the sixth grade pupils will pre-
sent ALEX The Great"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
Elementary P.-T.A.
To Meet May %

The Oakland Elementary school
will hold its last meeting of the year
on Wednesday evening, May % at s
p. m. in the school building. The pro-
gram will feature story telling
contest for which prizes will be
awarded. Officers for next year will
be elected After the business session
and social hour refreshments will be
served in the school cafeteria.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-23
Special Services Are Planned At
White Church

Special evangelistic meetings at the
White Church will begin Wednesday
May 20, and continue through June
8th, 1916. Rev, Charles s. Thompson,
Of Charleston, West Va, will speak
each evening at 500 o'clock.
The public is invited.