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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12
Two More Black
Bears Are Shot

Two more black bears were shot by
hunters during the past week in the
Red Oak section of the county, near
Kempton, bringing the total to four
There may be others later, as hunters
from that area declared there were
at least twelve that had been seen.
Luther Whitmer, aged 27, d deaf
mute, Of Detroit, Mich, but a former
resident Of that section, shot and
killed a black bear on Dobbin Hill
near Red Oak, weighing in the neigh
borhood of 325 pounds, last Tuesday,
December g. He had seen two more.
He also shot at a buck but was not
so successful as with Bruin. Whtmer
and his nephew were in Oakland Fri
Gay exhibiting the hide. Whitmer
was born at Red Oak and had lived
at Deep Creek
Willard Corbin, of Kempton, also
killed a bear which dressed 2S0
pounds. He wounded it last Friday
near Kempton and trailed it by the
blood, finally killing it on Saturday.
Two were previously reported last
week, both shot by Virgil Miller, also
Of Red Oak. The hunter came upon
the bear and her two cubs, and sue
ceeded in killing the mother bear and
one cub. The other cub escaped.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12
Miners Back at
Work as Strike Ends

With the end Of the coal stike an
rounced last Sunday by John L.
Lewis, president Of the United Mine
Workers, the union miners in this
county went back to work Monday
and operations were expected to be
normal by the end of this week.
Railroad officials reported a full
Quota of empty cars had been placed
at all mines and that coal began NOV
ing Monday night toward distribution
points.
All restrictions placed in effect by
the federal government to conserve
the coal supply have been lifted, and
passenger service on railroads was
restored to normal. Restrictions on
mailing Christmas packages weigh
ing more than five pounds, were also
lifted by postal officials.
A. G. Hesen, mayor of Oakland,
said he had been gratified by the CO.
operation of merchants and individu-
SIS in observing the "brown-out"
regulations in this area.
At least one coal mine in this area
was closed yesterday in protest
against an attempt to collect 81 a
day fines from workmen as a result
of the recent work stoppage.
The closed operation was at the
McNitt Coal company at Kitzmiller
where about so are employed.
David S. Watkins, international
representative of the UNIV, at Cum
berland, said the company has agreed
10 make a refund. The men reported
Sc deducted from yesterdays pay
covering the last period worked be-
fore the strike. The men were notified
of the company's change in view
point and were expected to resume
work today,
Non-union operations and wagon
mines continue to operate in this
county during the strike.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12
Oakland Independents
Wallop Terra Alta

Scoring 35 field goals, the Oakland
Independents walloped the Terra Alta
Moose cagers here last night in the
school auditorium by the score of "A
to SO.
Benson was high scorer with IS
points while Lyons and Spoerlein made
II each for the winners. Wiles was
high man for Terra Alta with IA
markers.
Oakland held a 41-20 advantage at
the half.
Scoring for Oakland-Lyons II,
Sharps 6, Benson Is. Marucci =, H.
Stewart s, Killius 2, Spoerlen II, d.
Johnson A; For Terra Alta-kelly 4,
Fraley s, Wilcs IA, Hill 8, Gale 4, j.
Hardesty ,, NJ, Hardesty /. H. Nought
was non-scoring.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12
Call Special
Legislative Session

The Maryland General Assembly
will convene in special session late this
month to consider appropriating an
estimated So 800, 000-$5, 100000 in adj
ditional funds necessary to continue
salary increases and maintain state
institutions through the fiscal year
ending next June 80.
Gov O'Conor announced he would
cali the session after he had been told
at an emergency meeting Of the Board
Of Public Works that the incoming
lg47 Legislature would not have the
authority to pass a special appropri-
atoms measure until after the biennial
budget had been acted ON.
Institutions Cash Running Low
Members Of the board said there
was grave danger that some of the
states institutions would run out of
the cash necessary to buy food, cloth
ing, fuel and other supplies by Feb
ruary and there would be no legal
method Of supplying the funds until
after the budget bill was passed, cX-
copt through action at a special ses,
sion before the first of the year.
One-Day Session Predicted
Walter N. Kirkman, director of the
Budget, said an additional $1,7O0,0O0
would be needed to continue salary
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12
John Crisis Heads
Knights of Pythias

John Crisis was elected chancellor
commander of Garrett Lodge No 113,
Knights of Pythias, at the regular
meeting of that organization last Fri
day evening.
Others named were Ralph Fauber,
vice-chancellor; Charles Davis, prel-
ate; Lewis Jones, master at arms;
Walter Hardesty, keeper of records
and seal; Milburn w. Mann, master of
finance; A. G. Gortner, master of ex-
chequer; Mason Calls, master of
work; Harry Coddington, inside guard,
Maurice Brookhart, outside guard.
Harry L. Stemple was elected as a
member of the Board of Trustees for
three-year term.
Officers are elected semi-annually.
The new leaders will be installed early
in January.
The date for the annual anniver-
sary celebration and ladies' night was
set for Friday, February 81.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12
Recruiter Here

In the absence Of Sgt Blair Robin
EFT, local army recruiter, who is at
tending recruiting classes at Carlisle
Barracks, Pa. Sgt. William Wise and
Cpl. Robert Walker, Cumberland, will
be in charge Of the Oakland district,
They will be at the postoffce, Oak
land, each Friday, 9 a. M. to 3 p. m.
until the return Of Sgt. Robinett about
Dnccmhcr ~.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12
To Begin Use of
Parking Meters i'll
Oakland Monday

That the town would begin use of
the parking meters on Monday morn
ing was decided at special meeting
of the Mayor and Town Council last
evening. An advertisement in this
weeks issue explains the mechanism
of the meters.
The council also appointed Miss
Julia A. Rowan to fill the uneXpired
term of Richard l.. Davis, as town
treasurer.
Members decided to wait until the
regular meeting in January to decide
about the leasing of the golf course
next year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12
Purbaugh New Head
OF Masonic Order

Reaford Purpaugh was elected wor-
shipful master of Oakland Lodge of
Masons at the regular communication
on Tuesday evening. He will succeed
w. Russell Pancake when the regular
installation of officers occurs in Janu-
airy.
Others elected were S. Townshend
Naylor, senior warden; Clifford Phil
lips, junior warden; Harland l.. Jones,
secretary; and w. Cecil Smith, treas
urer, Other offices are appointive and
will be filled prior to installation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12
Jailed for Car Theft

Three youths were picked up by
Maryland State Trooper Milton Hart
last night near Cabin Lodge, charged
with having stolen the Ford demor-
Strator Of Reckard and GIotfelty
garage last evening from in front Of
The home Of Paul Riley, Wilson street.
j. S. Teats, deputy sheriff, said
Everett Rulings, Of Terra Alta, w.
Va, had admitted taking the car.
Robert Eikc and Paul Browning, of
Mt. Lake Park, arrested with him,
said Rulings had picked them up at
Lakes Filling station near Deer Park.
They will be given hearing soon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12
Donations Being Made
To ''Gifts For Yanks"

Paul A. Turney, post commander of
the American Legion here, announced
this morning that contributions to
Gifts to the Yanks" thus far had
been received from the knights of
Pythias lodge, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Helbig and sons, Charles E. Hoye,
Mrs. Prcma Brown, Mrs. Leah King,
Mrs. Albert Walters, and Proctor Kill
dow Post No. II.
Donations may be continued APP to
December Is.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12
To Meet At EglOn

Union District Unit of Preston coun-
TVS farm bureau meets for regular
business session Friday, December 20,
at s p. M, in Eglon School building.
They will study farm building plans
and the soils relation to the founda-
lions for same under the direction of
County Agent Roscoe Dodrill, who al
SO promises a moving picture.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12
HUNTERS CREATE
RECORD OF 5l6]
BUCKS KILLED ~
Surpasses Old Record By More
Than One Observation-Disclosures
Was Favorable to Hunters

Hunters in Garrett county bagged
total of SIG bucks during the six
day open season which ended last
Saturday evening. The total in this
county surpassed all previous records
IS did the kill in the entire state
which totaled TOT.
There is some uncertainty about the
previous record. For several seasons
it had been reported to The Repub-
lican by officials that the all-time
high was 1896, made in 1912, but this
year state game officials have de-
clared the all-time high was 314,
made the same year. At any rate
there will be no uncertainty about the
number of kills this year.
Almost perfect weather favored
the gunners with a light tracking
snow to aid them during the first two
days. The opening day saw the mer-
curry lowering around the zero mark
with a strong biting wind.
Game wardens reported they had
seen some fine deer heads with wide
spreading antlers which may be the
result Of the importation of Wiscon-
sin and Michigan deer which were re-
leased here in 1914 and 1915.
Hunters were here by the score
from other states and many other
counties Of Maryland and boarding
houses and hotels were all full. Over
flow reservations were handled in
private homes
Raymond Habermalc, of Indian
Springs, Washington county, killed
the largest buck, weighing 240
pounds. A buck killed by one of the
DeWitts at Sang Run, had 20 points,
which was a record for antlers.
Final official figures are Garrett
county, SIG; Allegany county. 81;
Washington county, Al; Cecil county,
rs; Worcester county, 10.
Officials also reported eleven illegal
kills in Worcester county, six in Cecil
county and IS violations in Garrett
county. Five, who were charged with
killing doe deer were fined $50 each,
while number paid fines o 1920 and
less.
Tucker county, w. Va, reported a
seasons's total kill of sol. Preston
county reported 81 legal deer slain
last year.
Tabulation of the deer killed was
made easier this year because of five
checking stations established at
various points. Over 200 bucks were
checked at the Oakland station. Other
stations were located at Grantsville,
Friendsville, Deep Greek Lake and
Swanton.
Francis Ruge, district game war-
den, said he was unable to obtain the
names of all persons killing deer as
the State Warden had gathered the
check lists and had taken them to
Baltimore with him. A list of 149
was published last week, and this
week there is small additional list
! from Swanton.
SwantOn-Wedn
E. C. Weitzel, Alexandria, Va, 8,
104, Leighton Pit; Thos. Lohr, Swan
ton, 7, 1913, Leighton Pit; Ellis Har-
vey, Swanton, 8, 1873, Pine Hell; Carl
Beckman, Swanton. 5, 118, North
Glade; Kenneth Wilcox, Luke, II,
IT'S, Meadow Mt; John H. Grant,
Westernport, s, 105, 1000 acres;
Vernon Bittinger, Swanton, 9, III,
Big Run; Troxell Tichnell, Swanton,
5, 1913, Chestnut Grove; Frank Wilt,
IA, 1863, Middle Fork; Alvin Lee,
Swanton. s, 81, Middle Fork; Robert
! Grove, Wcsternport, 3, 122, Meadow
Mt.
SwantOn-Thursday
Lambert Bernard, Swanton, 8, 125,
| Meadow Mt.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12
To Open Pharmacy

c. W. EngIander, recently released
from the U. S, Navy, is announcing
the opening Of modern prescription
pharmacy in Oakland for Saturday,
December II, in the Nally building
on Alder street.
MIR, Englandcr is a son-in-law of j.
W. jackson, Of Homecoming, and owner
of the jackson store here.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12
Independents Win

Oakland Independents won two bas-
ketbal games last week. They de-
feated Salisbury, Pa, at Salisbury, on
December 4, Sc to AS, and on Monday
they journeyed to Aurora to defeat
the Dixon Motor company team Al to
80. In another league game Monday
night Salisbury defeated Friendsville
1882 at Fliendsvillc.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12
Bethlehem Attendance

The following pupils were neither
absent nor tardy during the month of
November, in Bethlehem school, DIN
N. Tasker, instructor, announced.
Lloyd Moon, Ralph Moon, Leo
Tasker, Webster Tasker, Richard
Tasker, Elizabeth Green, Lillian
Green, Anna Moon, Vera Tasker,
Lucretia Tasker.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12
Expenses Filed

Five candidates filed their expense
accounts during the past week. They
included Ellsworth G. Moon, SIS;
Lawrence NJ. Fralcy, $8425O; Fred
Bland, S60.65; j. w. Owens, 5000;
X. 4. McIntire, $285.
Nernie Smouse was sworn in as
Register Of Wills tkis week by Cir
cult Court Clerk Richard L. Davis,
as were the other members of the
Orphans court not previously sworn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12
POStOffice Hours

Oakland postoffice will be open all
day on Saturday, December IA, and
Saturday, December p, it was an
nounced by W, f. Spoerlein, acting
postmaster The hours will be the
same as on other week days, and the
carriers will make their usual two
trips,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-12-12

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The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1946-01-18
VETERAN OF 80 YEARS PRAISES GEN. PATTON
Play Your Part

In every game that requires two
or more players, there is a part that
each must play. You have seen this
n baseball, in football in basketball,
and in any game where team work is
required In industry the same prin-
ciple applies. Success depends upon
how we'll each employee of the firm
loes the job that is given him.
The ambition of every worker should
lie to play his part He should real
zc The Importance Of the place he
lolds and strive just as hard to cover
he scope of duties given him to do as
he baseball player strives to cover
the territory that surrounds the posi-
ton he holds.
Every place in which a man works
is an important place Every duty
man is paid to perform is am import
ant duty Tt is impossible to hold
job in any plant or at any place where
the complete success of the company
does not depend upon your doing
|vOur mart i'm the Mace Won fill
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1946-01-18
I{e-rnlist Afsti 80
Year In The Army

Fort Riley, Kansas-An old timer
paid d visit to Fort Riley This week.
He is Sgt. Nathon Pruitt, veteran
of more han 80 years army service
who has seen action in two world
wars gained the acc aintance
and friendship OF many prominent
!. military figures, including the late
= Gen. George S. Patton and Gen. Ben
Lear.
Sgt. frli;t, whose home is in June
ton City, Kansas, had just ended
80 day re enlistment furlough and
was enroute to Fort Leavenworth.
and re-assignment, when he stopped
off at Fort Riley to view he sur
roundings he remembers from serving
here with the 9th Cavalry for 10
years. 1t was with the 9th that he
became acquainted with Gen. Patton
then a Colonel for whom the SOFT. has
nothing but praise.
AS man and as a soldier Gen.
Patton was one of the greatest the
army has ever seen" he remarked
"He was truly an enlisted mans
friend"
Set. Pruitt saws he has en.ovad
every minute Of his saav ii The sev-
5 ice. from the time h.e arms ~.r-..
began back in 1910. until The a rl
Tic IS ELIGIBLE for ratrerea. br. saw.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1946-01-18
Jungle + ever
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The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1946-01-18
McLAURIN NAMED TO ASSIST
ADJUTANT GENERAL AT
MANILA

Manila, Philippine Islands Ar
.nouncement was made Of the appoint
.ment Of First Lieutenant Dunbar s.
McLaurin, Is, Longston, Oklahoma, 10
the post of Assistant Adjutant GeS-
eral at Base "R", one of the largest
Army posts in the Philippines
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1946-01-18

Washington, D. c. Three Negro
}uartarmaster units. cited for their
performance during their tours of
luty in the Mediterranean, Pacific
nd European theaters of operations,
we're awarded the MeritoriouS Service
init Plaque.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1946-01-18
WIGGINS

Dear Secretary: You will find 8
publications. for new members and an
rider for sixty Finance Cards Please
ush this order out to me Immediately.
/. B. Marshall Pres No. 105
WORK OF THREE NEGRO
UNITS HIGHLY PRAISED
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1946-01-18
HATTIESBURG NEWS

Dear Editor: Please lie, the many
'eaders of the Echo know that the
vice president Of Barnett Lodge No.
481 sponsored plate rally for the
lodge. AS this repor. is being made
a partial report has been made in the
amount of $4,000. This amount has
been turned over to the treasurer,
Mrs. Clara McCarty.
The Vice is asking that a final re
port be made by February 4th and the
goal is $500. This lodge holds
$4,000 bond You had better watch
Barnett Lodge. Secretary Geneva
Howard raised the highest amount.
Look out, Rev. W. T. Smith and Rev
Jas. Franklin, these sisters are lead
ing.
A. j Barnett, President
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1946-01-18

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The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1946-01-18

SISTERS IN SONG Two celebrated singing stars Of
Negro met face to face backsage York Carnegie
Ia as Ebele Davis (rgh, ast-rising young American
soprano greets contatO Marian Anderson following the ae
Lenth Anniversary New York Recital Miss Davis will give her
own concert in New York January Both
appearance since her return trumph in Mckee
and South AMerica
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1946-01-18

Mrs. c. M. Mayield
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1946-01-18

mississippi. Standard Nan
newspaper of character. 1gcu
lat'on and opinion, with n1ors
than 10000 readers
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1946-01-18

Sgt. Pruitt won the Bronze Star
Medal fcr ca turing, single-handedly,
Ia Germans in North Africa who were
attempting to steal gasoline from an
American supply dump
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-09

BEACH HOUSEPARTY-Top left, Miss Anne Bridger of Baden
boro, who is hostess to a group of her friends with a houseparty at
her summer home on the Northern Extension at Wrightsvnle Beach.
staff photo by Pete knight.
MRS. JULIAN WILBUR BUM, JR-Top center, of Raleigh,
who before her marriage on June at 8 o'clock in the Lumberon
Baptist church was Miss Martha Ware Britt daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. James Norfleet Britt of Lumberton. Mr.. Bum is the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Bum of Raleigh.
VISITING CLASSMATES-Top right, Miss Mile Evans, extreme
right, daughter of DR.. and Mrs. J. E. Evans, snapped by Pete knight,
staff photographer. with a group of her colegemates of Agnes Scott
who are her guests at her summer residence at Wrightsvile Beach.
They are left to right: Misses Caroline Squires and Lorenna Ross,
both of Charlotte, Kathleen Buchanan of Huntington, Va, Kathryn
Johnson of Columbus, Ga, and Miss Evans.
MISS GLORIA GRAY MEDLIN-LoWer left, daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. Erbie M. Medlin of Aberdeen, whose engagement to Ensign
CAMEL Robert VanderVoort, UsNR, of Hancock, N. Y, and New
York City, is announced today.
MRS. JAMES l. METTs-Lowerc center, who before her marriage
yesterday afternoon in Hickory was Miss Joy Dickerman Abernethy,
daughter of Albert E. Bernethy and Mrs. Helen G. Abernethy. Mr.
Nets is the son of Mrs. Edwin A. Nets OF Wilmington.
MISS MARY ALICE BLACKHAM-Lowe right, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Blackham of this city, whose engagement to James
Marriss Morse, son of Mrs. J. Alexander of Charlotte and the late
James Harriss Morse of Wilmington, is announced today. The we'd
ding will take place in July.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-09
Miss Martha Ware Britt Becomes
Bride Of Julian Wilbur Bum, Jr.

cred with French maline and satin
ribbons. The gift of the bride
groom was a gold and diamond
necklace.
Attending the bride as matron-
of-honor was her cousin, Mrs. Viii
lis Smith of Durham and Raleigh,
and as bridesmaids the bride
groom's S t ers, Mrs. George
Wray of Shelby and Mrs. Albert
Stuart, Jr., OF Richmond, Va.
Their frocHs were of flesh pink,
nylon organza made with rounded
necklines, long sleeves caught at
the wrists with tiny bands and full
skirts C r i S S c rossed by narrow
corded tucks. The matron-of-honor
carried a bouquet Of yellow roses
and delphinium. h e bridesmaids
Pink Delight roses and delphini-
um. The three wore bandeaux of
roses in their hair.
The bridegroom's brother, DR..
Donald Bum of Richmond, was
his best nan. Groomsmen were
James N. Britt. Jr., brother of the
bride; Billy Bridges, her cousin;
DR.. Henry Lyon, Jr., and James
C. Little, Jr., of Raleigh, Albert
Stuart, Jr., of Richmond and
Thomas Davis of Winston : Salem.
Ingram P. Hedgpeth and R. A.
Hedgpeth were ushers.
The mother of the bride was
dressed in gray chiffon trimmed
! Continued on Page Two; Col. a.