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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-06-13

Troop 16, sponsored by Zion Re
formed Church, w. F. Schilling,
Scoutmaster, met Friday night in
our Scoutroom at the church. Pres
ent were: Two Asst. Scoutmasters,
% Scouts and one visitor Eighteen
were in uniform,
The meeting opened with an ex-
PLANTATION of the Scout Emblem, led
by the Buffalo Patrol. We then had
a game period, led by the Pioneer
Patrol. This was followed by talks
on sunburn and sunstroke, given by
members of the Buffalo and Pioneer
Patrols, respectively. We were then
dismissed to Patrol Corners for the
collection of dues and attendance
check. After some discussion it was
decided to hold a Father and Son
hike on Fathers Day, June Is. The
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-06-13
Handled The Situation

Officer: "And what did you do
when you heard this CT using such
language?"
NJ. p: II told him he wasn't fit
to be among decent people and
brought him here"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-06-13

Through Tuesday night the Owls
had completed 81 double plays-22
at home and Is on the road.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-06-13

A hearty welcome to "Bill' Diehl,
who takes over the business manage
ment of the Hagerstown Ball Club,
during Mr.. Sterlings illness.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-06-13
Passing Fancy
LISTEN TO

Ut Happened During The Week"
Sunday Night At 8:30-WJEJ.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-06-13
"a Little Learning"

"A Little Learning"
The southern father was introduce
ing his family of boys to a visiting
Governor.
Seventeen boys!" exclaimed the
Governor. "And all Democrats 1 sup
poser"
"All but one" said the father
proudly. They're all good Demo-
Gratis but John, the little rascal. He
got to readin'."
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-06-13

Darling, you are the sixth won
der of the world"
well, listen to me boy friend
Don't ever let me catch you out
with any of the other five"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-06-13

In 1880 this husky Chicago Cub
outfelder hit SO home runs. setting
n National League record which still
stands today. He hit 80 of these
round trippers at Wrigley Field,
Chicago.
Stan Lomax, MBS sportscaster,
asks you to name this baseball
slugger.
ANSWER UoSl1M YoDH
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-06-13

Troop 81, sponsored by Emmanuel
U.B. Church, Edmund Wyand, Scout
master, met Friday night in our
Scoutroom at the church. Present
were: Our S. NJ, two A S. Ms,
four members of the Troop Com
mittee and "a Scouts. Sixteen were
in uniform.
The meeting opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance, after which
we had an extended advancement
period, during which several boys
passed tests. Followed this we had
a general discussion, during which
we voted to continue our regular
meetings throughout the summer
and to have an overnight camp trip
in the near future. A Greenbar meet
ing will be held to make plans for
the camp trip. The meeting then
closed with the Scout Oath and the
Scoutmaster's Benediction.
John Davies, Scribe.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-06-13

making a fine recovery at the Wash
ington County Hospital, announced
yesterday that he has appointed Will
liam S. Diehl, of MifTlinburg, Pa,
business manager of the club.
Mr. Diehl, who is a graduate of
Pennsylvania State College, where
he played inter-mural basketball
and baseball, is already on the job.
Stop by his office under the grand
stand and make his acquaintance.
Passing Fancy
$50 you're engaged to that engi-
neer now. Does he come to see you
often?"
well, he waves from his train as
he passes every day"
81 see. Just a passing fance."
LISTEN TO
Ut Happened During The Week"
Sunday Night At 8:3O-WJEJ.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-06-13

hike will start p. m. and last
until 8 p. M Application blanks for
the summer camp at Cowan's Gap
were then distributed, after which
we practiced songs to sing on the
Father and Son hike. The meeting
then closed with the Scoutmaster's
Benediction.
During the meeting we had a visit
from Mr.. Smith, our Neighborhood
Commissioner.
Richard Hajek, Scribe
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11
Country Pae44 and &sblazlo~

QUESTIONABLE sent recently to the editors of the
try wekes and smaller city daily throughout the 4
by the Industrial News asking their opinion the follow
ing statements and inviting comment:
do not believe q do beeve) continue expand
present government controls personal
freedom and representative form of government
2 would rather risk imitation and hardship than submit to
rigid government dictatOn myself and family.
would rather submit rigid government dictation over
myself and family than risk imitation and hardship.
Out Of the first 500 replies approximately per did
believe could expand control and also marked
paragraph numbered 2
In general their opinions be summed up by the state
ment of Editor Wey, Bartletsvle, Okla. Examiner Enter
prise. He said
There be halfway Either shall go
farther down the road socialism back The natural
forces of nature of supply and demand and all the other home
twoand fundamentals must return else shall
simply ourselves with Recommendation failure and finally
collapse. We must work Individuals individuals and
recognize personal responsibilities individuals else be-
monkeys on the end of a Christmas toy
very small percentage of the replies which thought that
controls might be maintained for limited period prevent
nlaton illustrated by Editor Rossman of the
Francisco California; Labor Herald, who said in part:
Controls of the right sort curb imitation and hardship
without rigid government dctation Individual
1t precisely imitation and resultant depression which could
dermne American representative democracy and this nation
government CONTROLS"
The 80 per Of the editors who favored taking their
chances with imitation rather than dictaoria controls largely
based their decisions the belief bureaucratic
controls not guarantee against imitation, whereas they
almost of making the people dependent
government and destroying private enterprise and individual
opportunity have known it in the United States
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11
Home Is DESTROYED
By Fire Tuesday

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
Weimer and family, west of Oakland,
on the Swallow Falls road, was en-
tirely destroyed by fire of undeter-
mined origin on Tuesday afternoon
The family was unable to save any
furniture or clothing.
The blaze was discovered when a
small child who was in an upstairs
room began to scream. Rushing up
stairs the people found the area in
flames Mr. Weimcr had just recently
returned from the hospital and it was
his first day at work in the mines.
Some Of the childre nwere in school,
but Mrs. Weimer and the other chill
dren were at home.
The Oakland Firemen who were
called to the scene prevented the
flames from spreading to nearby
outbuildings. Upon their return to
Oakland they solicited food, clothing
and cash for the homeless family, and
assistance was az lvnde9ed Nv the
Red Cross chapter.
Members of the family are residing
temporarily with relatives.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11
Maryland Veterans to
Seek Bonus from State

Maryland voters may be asked to
ballot in the November election on a
proposed $8,5OO,O0O state bonus for
veterans of World War IL.
Members of the Maryland Veterans
Of World War ii voted at a meeting
in Baltimore to launch d drive for
The state bonus and made plans to
submit the proposal to a referendum
in November's general election.
Approximately half of the organi-
cations membership Of $50 attending
the meeting voted in favor Of the
5S,500,000 bonus for Maryland vetcr-
ans. Only four dissented.
Under the plan adopted, all Mary
land veterans with 80 days service or
more in World War IL with other than
dishonorable discharges would receive
a 500 bonus. Veterans with 25 per
cent or more disability would re-
ceive an extra $50.
The referendum was suggested by
Walter w. Hamill, attorney and chair
man Of the committee, who pointed
out that the legislature doesn't meet
until next year and 'we could use the
money little sooner"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11
S637,435 Is Low Bid
For Route 50 Bridge

The Cayuga Construction Corpo-
ration of New York, submitted the
low bid for the construction Of the
steel bridge over the Youghiogheny
River at Somerfield, on Route 40, west
Of Keyser Ridge.
The Pennsylvania State Department
Of Highways announced in Harrisburg
that the firm had offered the lowest
figure Of $637,4 35 for the construc-
ton Of 40 miles of pavement and re-
inforced concrete and steel viaduct in
Addison Township, Somerset county,
end Henry Clay Township, Fayette
county.
Sealed proposals were sought
second time after the State had ruled
that the first bids were excessive.
Construction of the span and the
relocation Of the National Pike would
he another link toward completion of
The Youghiogheny flood control pro-
lect. Work had been interrupted by
the outbreak Of the war.
Army engineers are expected to ask
for bids for the second time for the
completion of work on the dam proper
at Confluence as the original propos-
ais are regarded as too high.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11
Service Men Honored
BY W. O. W. Society

Recognition certificates prepared
by the home office Of the Woodmen
Of the World society, were presented
to returned service men at a special
program held on Tuesday evening in
the K of P Hail. Oakland, under the
auspices of Oak Camp No. II, Of
Crclln.
A large number of members and
guests attended. Walter W. Dawson
was postmaster. The colors were
presented by members of the Cum
ber4and Uniform Rank of w. O. w,
following the singing of America led
by Rev. Olonzo P. Fike, accompanied
by William Gibson at the piano. The
group then pledged allegiance to the
flag. Rev. Fike sang solo.
Spencer Graham, state manager,
then had a roll call of service men
from Camp No. II and recognition
was given to five Of the camp. who
lost their lives in service.
Max B. Hurt, w. O. W. national
director, of Murray, Kentucky, de-
livered the main address on Fratcrn-
alism and Americanism. Mr.. Graham
presented certificates to the service
men and introduced them to the
guests.
Refreshments were served at the
conclusion Of the program.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11

Mr.. Davis announcement came
about the same time that Albert G..
Ross announced that he would not be
candidate for reelection due to his
advanced age and in order to pre-
serve his health.
Mr. Davis has been a deputy clerk
in the office for seven and one-half
years, and is now deputy for Mr..
Ross He has been taking charge of
all clerk work in the court room and
is acquainted with the work required.
Mr. Davis has been treasurer for
the town of Oakland for eleven years.
He is son Of Wilbur Davis, of Oak
land, and a great grandson of the
late Rev John NJ. Davis, d noted
minister and merchant here many
years ago.
He declares in his announcement
that, if elected, the law will be his
rule and guide, courtesy his motto.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11
Farm Bureau Head
Speaks to Members

Howard beaverton. president of
Maryland Farm Bureau, addressed
forty Garrett County Farm Bureau
members who represent the various
districts of the county at a meeting
Tuesday night at Accident.
Other state officials who appeared
on the program were Mrs. Kern,
president, Maryland Farm Bureau
Associated Women; c. f. Wise, Jr.,
sec'y-treas., Maryland Farm Bureau;
and Wilbur Smith, ficldman.
The occasion was dinner meeting
at the Zion Lutheran church at Ac-
cident and was presided over by Viii
liam Wintcrberg, president Garrett
County Farm Bureau.
The meeting was called for the
purpose of formulating principles
and policies for the county organiza-
ton and set up procedures for ex-
tending memberships and securing
new ones. 1t was pointed out that the
Farm Bureau is the largest farm
organization in the world with a
membership in the United States of
over one million farm families.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11
Army Veteran Hit By
Car Near Grantsville
Calvin Ross, n, Painfully Hurt
on Route 40; Suffers Frac-
tured Hip and Leg

A 2l-year-old discharged Army vet
eran was painfully injured at $50
p. m. Saturday when he was struck
by an automobile while crossing IT,
s. Route 40 near Grantsville in front
of the Ashby Tavern.
The victim, Calvin Ross, of Grants
vile, was admitted to Memorial Hos
pital, Cumberland, for observation and
treatment of compound fracture Of
his right leg and hip. Attaches said
his injuries were not of a serious ma
ture and reported his condition as
fairly good Saturday night.
State Trooper Glenn D. Folk, who
investigated, said the eX-selviceman
was struck by the eastbound car driv-
en- by John Patterson, 81, Of Akron,
Ohio, a former resident Of Frostburg.
Ross was taken to the hospital by
William Winterberg, of Grantsville.
According to Trooper Folk, Robert
Glotfelty, Of Jennings, and Lawrence
Specie, of Darlington, o., who were
with Ross in the tavern before the
accident occurred, crossed the high
way first and turned around when
they heard the brakes of the car"
Ross apparently walked in front of
the vehicle and Patterson was una
bic to stop quick enough to avoid hit
ting him, he stated.
Trooper Folk said no charges were
placed against Patterson, who is Wis
iting in Frostburg, pending the out
come Of Ross injuries.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11
Erecting Parsonage at
Deep Creek Church

Members of the Deep Greek Bap-
fist church are preparing to erect a
parsonage adjoining their church at
Deep Creek Lake, Just across the
highway from Rainbow Inn, at Thay-
erville.
A bulldozer was used last week in
grading and clearing for the base
ment. The foundation has been dug
and workmcn are now ready to COM
plete the basement.
An eight room house, stone veneer,
y stories high, will be erected, with
full basement, 30 by 80 feet.
Money is being raised among the
members Of the congregation, and
Rev George H. Cocker, pastor, said a
number Of other persons had made
cash contributions a number of the
members are also contributing time,
material and labor in order to get
the building completed as soon as
possible.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11
is PAGES THIS WEEK
To Delay Erection
OF Auditorium Here

Construction Of the auditorium on
Second street, between the Oakland
Bakery and the Bolden Funeral home,
has been DELAYED because of the ban
by the federal government on new
construction of public buildings.
The auditorium was planned by
Bernard |. Gender, who stated this
week he already had about $1,000 in
material already on hand He added
however that he would not attempt
to build until the ban on building is
lifted.
Mr.. Gender asked the Town Coun-
ell for a permit several weeks ago to
erect an all-steel and concrete audi
forum 55 by $50 feet, to supply en-
tertainment for people of Oakland
and vicinity in the way of bowling,
basketball, dancing, roller skating,
and perhaps for conventions and ban
quets.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11
To Establish Tree
Farms In County

A new aud annual program de
signed to conserve Maryland's timber
resources is announced by District
Forester VIM. II. johnson at Cum
berIand. This is the establishment
throughout the state Of tree farms,
dedicated to the continuous produc-
tion Of commercial forest crops in ac-
cordance with sound principles of
management The farms may be of
any size from three acres up.
To qualify property as a tree
farm, the owner must agree to adhere
to the rules Of forest practices establ-
iShed by the Commission Of State
Forests and Parks, to give the area
effective protection from fire and eX-
cessve grazing by live stock, and to
furnish information to its progress
when requested.
To the owner of tract approved
as a tree farm, after inspection by a
representative of a district forestry
board, will be issued a certificate
testifying to the fact and signed by
the State Forester. At conspicuous
place ON the tree farm itself will be
erected rustic sign to call attention
to the tract
AS established, tree farms, will be
dedicated in formal exercises, usually
on a county basis, with short talks
by representative of the Governor
of Maryland, another of the lumber
industry, and the State Forester 1t
is within the province Of the State
Forester to revoke a tree farm desig-
mated in cases where the owner fails
to adhere to his original agreement.
The tree farm program is spon-
sored by the Department of State
Forests and Parks through the var
ious. district forestry boards and by
the National Lumber Manufacturers
Association.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11

Eorn in Fros+bnro AIIoranv
county Nh, Eoau uas od,catod in +bo
n,llic schools and at Cottvshnro COL
ioao He .o,vod with tbo arn,v in
world W,,. and w,. bonorahIv die
oh.ruod with tho ,o,l, IF sornoar+
II;s ip+oro,t !, Vo+o,a,., offairs l.
,ofIo.+od - +bo IooisIo+io, ho h.s
.nop.orod and ondo,sod both no =
,,,on,ho,. Of +bo MARYLAND State Son
o+o and !, Coporos. M. Roll ;s
married and tho father Of tbroo sons
ono Of whom is now, so,,,ino in tbn
,ovv
Roal1 sorvod IN tho sovon+v-oiob+b
and savantv-nintb Conorossos He
carried all five COMMITTEES in tho district
both i, 1912 and 1914 boino tho only,
congressional candidate ia aver. carry
all countics in two elections The
Sixth district is the largest geograph-
ically in Maryland, being pol miles
long, and is the second largest in pop
ulation, there being 385,000 persons
in the district.
Rep. Beall last year introduced a
bill to repeal the IS auto tax as of
July l. He also introduced a veterans
housing bill, parts of which were en-
bodied in the present housing law for
veterans. lie Is one Of the co-spon-
SorS Of the &, !. Bill Of Rights and
also introduced resolution giving de-
PENDANTS IN OPA cases the right to a
jury trial.
One of the measures which Rep,
BealI introduced, which has attracted
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11
Forestry Meeting
Called for April Is

The District Forestry Board of
Garrett County is sponsoring a meet
ing for the purpose of discussing pro
and con the Forest Conservancy Dis
tricts Law of the State Of Maryland,
it was announced by w. H. Johnson,
district forester.
This meeting will be held at the
Accident High school auditorium on
the evening Of Thursday, April Is,
1916, at 1880 P. NJ.
Senator B. l. Gender, member of
the Board of State Forests and Parks,
announced that he would attend and
at that meeting answer Clifford
Friends objections to the forestry
act, which the latter had publicly chal-
lenged him to do.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11
Holy Week Services

Union Holy Week services will con-
tinuc next week in the Protestant
churches of Oakland Services will in
clude the following:
Monday night, Methodist church;
Tuesday night, Lutheran church;
Wednesday night, Episcopal church
Thursday night, separate services in
each church; Friday afternoon, y to
3, Good Friday service in the Luther
an church. The Episcopalians also arc
planning a separate Good Friday ser
vice.
At the final mid-week service last
night in the Lutheran church, DR..
Denver c. Pickens delivered the ser
mon. The church was completely
filled.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11
Temperature Drops
to Sixteen Above

The temperature took sudden
drop this morning, reaching sixteen
degrees above zero.
Although no complete check was
possible, it is certain that much of
the fruit throughout the county was
injured and in some instances killed.
In the Friendsville and Kitzmiller
sections, fruit trees were in bloom,
but were not very far advanced in
the Oakland area.
There was also a light frost We'd
nesday morning.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11
Red Cross Chapter
Hears Various Reports
Officers Reelected At Meeting
Held Tuesday Evening

Reports Of committees Of the
American Red Cross, giving account
of activities during the war period,
highlighted the meeting of the organ
ization held Tuesday evening in the
City Hall, and showed tremendous
number of hours spent in volunteer
work.
Officers also were reelected and
board of directors named for the en-
tire county.
Officers retained were Mrs. E. 4.
Tower, chairman; Mrs. Paul b. Nay
lor, vice-chairman; J. NJ. Jarboe,
secretary treasurer. The board of
directors will include Lester Yutzy,
Crellin; Henry NJ Spcicher, Accident;
Mrs. Paul Friend, Fliendsyille; Mrs.
Joseph Fahey. Grantsville; f. f.
Rathbun, Lowell Leomis and Bruce
jenkins, Oakland.
Mrs. Willard Elliott reported 4l7,-
600 surgical dressings completed dur
ing the war period, with 22,653 hours
worked by 235 workers and l8 assist
ants. Mrs. Joseph limbaugh had
worked 500 hours. Other reports
showed the following:
Home nursing committee, Mrs.
Paul B, Naylor, chairman; classes
held by public health nurses, 1875 GER
tificates given.
Blood donors, sponsored by Lions
club, So persons sent to blood bank,
and Mrs. Edith Pew, Kitzmiller, also
transported quite a number from that
section.
Nutrition committee, Mrs. Robert
IT, Hoffman, chairman; class instruc-
ton given to 90.
Volunteer special services, Mrs. f.
l. Baumgartner, chairman; 2,245
knitted articles, total hours spent,
40 800. Mrs. Tower stated many had
not turned their time for articles
knitted; sewcd garments, 1914, 80
toddler outfits, 120 layettes, 144 hos
pital gowns, 200 hot water and ice
bag covers, $50 bedside bags, 400 kit
bags which We're given to soldiers
going overseas. Over 61,750 hours
were spent in this work.
Home service, 1875 cases investi-
gated by chairman through aid Of
district contacts and cooperation Of
telephone and telegraph officials;
concerned health of individuals, X
rays taken, transportation furnished
to hospital eases, etc.
Prevention of delinquency. John l..
Fitzwater chairman, clothing and
food provided for children who other
wise would have been delinquent in
school attendance.
First aid and water safety commit
tee, Lowell Loomis, chairman; discus
sion concerning possible swimming
project this summer leading to junior
Red Cross lifesaving tests POSSIBLE
tiles of a sports program during the
summer was also discussed. Mr. Lo-
omis said the committee would meet
next week to elect new officers. He
reported 3l9 first aid certificates
presented. Mrs. Naylor reported on
war fund campaign, Mrs. Lewis Jones
reported on Junior Red Cross work,
and F. E. Rathbun reported on the
disaster relief committee.
Mrs. Tower said about twenty at
tended the meeting
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11
Pea Growers To Meet
In Oakland Tonight

Pea growers of the county are hav-
ing a meeting in the Oakland High
school this evening, April II, at s
o'clock, it has been announced. Pre-
viously those in charge had annou-
need the meeting for Friday night.
A similar meeting is to be held in
the WOW. hall in Grantsvile on
Friday evening, April u, at o'clock
The purpose of these meetings is
to discuss the probability of establ-
ishing a cooperative canning plant
to serve the farmers in these sections.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-04-11
Seeks Nomination For
House of Delegates

Ronald f McIntire, of district Z,
has announced himself a candidate
for member of the House of Dele
gates, subject to the Republican
primary
Mr.. McIntire, eldest son of the late
C. N. McIntire, has been a resident
of the county most of his lifetime
and is present looking after business
interests in Washington, d. c., but
still retains his residence here.
He declares in his announcement
he is interested in better government.