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The Republican., 1947-07-31
Refuse Compensation
To Union Miners For
Period April 7 to ID

All union coal miners in Garrett
county were denied unemployment
compensation during the week of
April 7 to Ia, when they did not re-
turn to work, according to an opinion
of the Referee of the State of Mary
land, division of unemployment COM
pensatiOn, department of employment
security
The decision was rendered July 18,
and the local office, under Charles L.
Briner, was notified this past week.
The miners had claimed unemploy-
ment compensation during that time,
contending that they were out of
work because the mines were
closed. The week of no work
followed the holiday mourning
period April to 7, out of respect of
those who lost their lives in the IL
linois mine disaster.
At the time f. H. Collision, capt,
USNR., coal mine administrator in
the United States, did close over 500
mines because the federal mine in
Spector of the previous year had
stated that some of the mines were
not safe and should be repaired be-
fore work started.
According to the information given,
the mines in Garrett county were not
included in those ordered to be closed,
and were open for work on April 7.
Hearings on the miners appl-
cations for unemployment compens-
alton were held in Kitzmiler on May
6 and May l6, and included union
workers at the mines of the Davis
Coal and Coke Company, kempton;
Wolf Den Coal Company, Shallmar;
Pritts Brothers Coal Company, Gar
rett Coal Corporation, McNitt Coal
Company, Kjtzmiller; and the Johns
town Coal and Coke Company, Vim
dcX
In the decision the Referee stated
that no reasons had been advanced by
claimants as to why they failed to re-
port for work on April 7, that notices
had been posted prior to April Z to
the effect chat the mines would open
on that date, and that any necessary
repairs either had been made or were
in process of being made, and that no
logical basis for their refusal to work
had been given. "The failure to re-
turn to work was without good
cause" the Referee declared
Mr.. Briner said that on July 29th
the attorney for the United Mine
Workers, district 16, had filed an ap-
peal from the decision with the I'm
employment Compensation Board.
The Republican., 1947-07-31
Local Legion Post
Endorses Armory Plan

At the regular monthly meeting of
Proctor Kildow Post No. II which
convened Monday evening, letter
concerning erection of national
guard armory in Oakland from Mil
ton A. Reckord, major general head
of the national guard in the state,
was given full endorsement, according
to Paul A. Turney, post commander.
A committee of legion members will
be set up with the purpose of col
laboratin with other organizations
that wish to further the project, Mf.
Turney said
Included in the letter were several
requirements which have to be met
before erection can begin. Maintain
ing an organized guard, temporary
facilities, and general interest were
among the qualifications. The State
has appropriated S560,000 for the
erection of armores in four different
counties.
Present at the meeting were Sam
uel p. Graham, mountain vice-com-
mander; James E. Kenney, mountain
vice-commander-e elect; Frank Powers,
commander of Farrady Post No. "a,
F'rostburg, and Arthur G. Ramey.
Officers for the coming year for
Proctor Kildow Post were installed
by Mr.. Graham.
Edward Kahl, post adjutant, was
elected as one of the executive COM
initteemen for the district at pre-
convention caucus of delegates at
Frostburg Monday afternoon. He was
an executive committeeman last year
as well. John Shoemaker, Accident,
commander of Accident Post No. 28,
and Harvey Gortner, commander OF
Post No. PA were also appointed as
executive committeeman. Both of the
above were instrumental in forming
posts in their home towns and were
reelected as commanders.
The Republican., 1947-07-31
Garrett Farmer Is
Hit and Run Victim

A Garrett county farmer indentl-
fed as Ellie Layman, As, of Shade
Mills, who according to Maryland
State Police, is the victim of hit
and run driver, was admitted to
Miners hospital, Frostburg, early this
morning where his condition is said
to be critical.
Police identified the man and said
he was found lying on the road, near
Happy Hills Farm, route 40, about
six miles west of Frostburg.
Trooper Walter Wilt said he was
found by three boy scouts of Web
ster, Pa, who were returning home.
Trooper Blair Bucket, also investi-
eating said Layman was in an un-
conscious condition and was taken to
the hospital by Warren G. Oester,
Springs, Pa, who was passing.
Layman was found lying face up
in the road with blood covering 10
foot radius. Two of the boy scouts re-
NAMED with Layman while third
went to call police While waiting for
the third scout to return Oester drove
up.
Hospital attches described Lay
mans injuries as laceration of the
scalp, laceration of the left shoulder,
fractured left ribs, fracture of the
left jaw, and laceration about foot
long in the back; Police estimated
the accident occurred between l1:15
and 80
Layman, according to police, has
farmed in that section for number
of years and is a native. He now
farms a piece of land near Gunter-
town.
The Republican., 1947-07-31
100 Enrolled at Camp

About 100 persons are enrolled in
the Moorefield District intermediate
youth camp being held this week at
Mt. Lake Park, according to Rev. w.
Reece Burns, business manager.
This evening there is to be a World
Friendship banquet with Mrs. A. V.
Ballion, of Keyser, w. Va, in charge.
The speaker is Chinese national,
Miss Vaun-Sing Peo, a student in
Boston university.
Camp will end on Saturday morn
ing. Throughout the week there has
been program of religious training
classes, recreation and other activi-
ties. Rev. H. S. Myerly, Keyser, has
been dean of the school.
The Republican., 1947-07-31
MRS. EARL DEAL,
ACCIDENT, DIES
In AUTO MISHAP
Young Mother Fell From Moving
Car Operated by Husband
on Monday Morning

Mrs. Henrietta Katherine Deal,
wife of Earl Deal of Accident, was in
stantly killed on Monday morning,
July %, about 10:30 o'clock from in
iuries sustained when she fell from a
moving automobile operated by her
husband. She was thirty-thrce years
of age
Trooper Milton Hart said Mrs.
Deal fell from the car on route PIG,
at Accident, as they were rounding a
sharp turn. Walter w. Dawson,
States Attorney, who assisted in the
investigation, said they did not know
if the victim had leaned against the
door handle or if the door had been
insecurely fastened at the time she
got into the car.
According to authorities she was
sitting on the front seat next to her
husband and toppled out when the
door came open. Deals mother was in
the machine with the couple, in the
back seat. They were enroutc to mar
ket from their farm when the acct
dent occurred. Hart said no charges
were placed against the driver.
Funeral services were conducted
this morning, July 81, at 1890
o'clock from Zion Lutheran church at
Accident, with Rev c. +. Dauphin Of
ficiating lnterment was in the
church cemetery.
Mrs Deal was the daughter of
Fred Bowscr and the late Mrs. Lydia
Fresh BoWser and was born April II,
1914 She was faithful member of
her church
She was married to Earl Deal May
Is, 1885, who survives, with one son
and three daughters Also surviving
are her father, two brothers, Luther
and Raymond Bowser. three sisters.
Mrs John Shelton, Tobaso, Ohio;
Mrs. Walter Burkhard and Mrs. Les
lie Deal, of Accident.
Killed In Crash
Charles Foster Glover, youngest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Glover,
Cresaptown, former resident of
Friendsville, was killed in an auto
mobile crash on the Mt. Savage road
on Sunday morning Another occu-
pant of the car, Floyd Edward Van
derhout, Cumberland, was also killed
and two were injured. The car hit
large boulder on a sharp curve.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glover and family
had resided at Fricndsville until
several years ago. Funeral services
were held Wednesday afternoon in
the Cresaptown Methodist church
with interment in Hillcrest cemetery
in Cumberland.
The Republican., 1947-07-31
Teacher Vacancies
Being Filled In
Pleasing Manner

For the first time in many years,
teachers have not been resigning their
newly appointed positions, according
to F. E. Rathbun, county superinten-
dent. The outlook is bright, he said,
and vacancies are being filled in
satisfactory way. The names of the
teachers are not available, however,
but principals of the various schools
throughout the county have accepted
their appointments, Mr., Rathbun said
The county superintendent attri-
buted the ease in filling teaching po-
sitions to the increase in pay which
was brought about this year through
the State legislature. The minimum
increase will boost the teachers wage
at least 500.
DR.. Thomas E. Pullen, state super
intendent, and John J. Saidel state
director of vocational education for
the federal government for Maryland,
conferred with the local board of edu-
cation on Monday and Tuesday.
According to Walter w. Dawson,
president of the county school board,
only routine business was discussed
at the school board meeting Monday
and Tuesday. Bus contracts were not
completed, but the meeting will re-
sumo next Tuesday, Mr.. Dawson said.
The Oakland elementary school, of
which Merle }. Frantz will return as
principal, is being completely reno
waited, the county superintendent said.
Five men are being employed to paint
or varnish the woodwork, walls and
desks.
The Republican., 1947-07-31
Leases Ground For
Skiing This Winter

Howard Naylor has leased about 30
acres of ground on Hooppole Ridge,
about miles from town, right along
U. S. 219, which he will prepare for a
skiing area this winter.
He is planning to erect a ski tow,
about 600 feet in length, to be COM
pleted sometime in September, and
will clear out stones and other OBJ
.tructions that will make possible a
run of about a half mile and lesser
trails for beginners.
The Republican., 1947-07-31
Plans Complete For
Annual Farm Picnic

Plans are complete for the annual
county Farmers picnic, to be held
Saturday at the Pleasant Valley
recreation area near Bittinger. Spon-
soring organizations include the
Farm Bureau, Extension Service and
other farm organizations.
A. B. Hamilton, of the Extension
service, University of Maryland, will
make the main address. There will
also be music, games and the Farm
erette Beauty contest.
The Republican., 1947-07-31
Office Resumes

The Farmers Home Administration
office, which suspended business here
on June 80, was reopened yesterday,
July 80, according to B. Beeson
Snyder, supervisor for Garrett and
Allegany counties.
The order to resume business was
received from the state office in Bal
timore, Mr.. Snyder said, and was the
result of action by Congress, which
provided funds for one more year.
Mr.. Snyder said the office would
be open for business $3.50 to day
light time, Monday through Friday
The Republican., 1947-07-31
Selbysport Adds to
Hospital Donations

Selbysport citizens added $98 and
Friendsville $5 to the hospital con-
tributions this week to bring the
total to $10O,279.13.
Contributions
Selbysport- Selbysport Women's
Society of Christian Service, $50;
Selbysport Methodist Sunday school,
$40; Oden Frazee, Mrs. Clara Friend,
Nernie Bowser, 81 each; Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Humberson, Mr.. and Mrs
Jack Lytle, 81 each; Mr.. and Mrs. R.
w. Faucet, Henry Bowser and sons,
So each; Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Fra
zee, Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Humberson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Fisher, Mr. and
Mrs, Ross Selby, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Selby, SIS each; Mr.. and
Albert Frazee, $40. Total, $98.
Friendsville-Charles Kuhn, IS.
The Republican., 1947-07-31
To Discuss Armory

At meeting of the VIEW on Mon
day, August A, at the Oakland
Country club, the letter concerning
the possibility of an armory here will
be discussed, and an endeavor made
to obtain temporary quarters for a
unit and to assist in recruiting the
required personnel.
This is a community project" )"
Joseph Nj. Gonder, commander,
stated, "and it is urgent that all
members be present. Interest in the
the project doesn't necessarily mean
that an individual should sign up for
the national guard. This is left up to
the desires Of each one"
The Republican., 1947-07-31
Wheeling Golfer
Takes 3rd Annual
Tournament Here

Leading the former champion, Dom
Scartz, of Fairmont, by one stroke
after thirty-siX holes. Evo Petri, of
Wheeling, held this advantage in the
final eighteen holes and won the
third annual tri-state amateur golf
championship, conducted on the Oak
land country club course on Satur-
day and Sunday, Petri had total of
209 for the 54-hole medal event.
The Republican., 1947-07-31
To Address Rotarians

Kolando Gutierrez, of Costa Rica,
who is now in this county for the
study of soil conservation practices,
will be the speaker at the weekly
meeting of the Oakland Rotary club
on Friday evening.
Rev. George Packard was the
speaker last Friday evening, talking
about Colombia, South America,
where he did mission work for the
Episcopal church there and in the
Canal Zone. Rev Packard was former
assistant to Rev David G. Trimble in
st. Matthew's Parish here, and is
accepting a charge in the Baltimore
area.
The Republican., 1947-07-31
Civic Club Meets

At the regular meeting of the Oak
land Civic club Tuesday afternoon a
picture entitled Journey Through
New jersey" in sound and techni-
color, was shown to the members and
guests attending.
Mrs. f. |. Baumgartner and Mrs.
O. T. eraser were in charge of re-
freshments. There was a good at
tendance.
The Republican., 1947-07-31
IS Degrees Yesterday

The temperature scared to SIS de
grees yesterday, the hottest on rec
ord for July, but lacking two degrees
of reaching the recording of June 10,
according to the weather station at
Weber's.
The Republican., 1947-07-31
Junior Legion Loses to COney

The junior legion baseball team
lost to Lonaconing yesterday with a
score of lib, according to O. A.
Watson, manager of the Oakland
team.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-13

feated the Seattle club in the professional
Northwest League, and there was a great
todo you may be sure. When the general
lubilation died down and the crowd was
gone one Of the boys ran a red flannel
undershirt and pair Of the same colored
drawers up the flag pole and, agile as a
monkey, Skinned up the pole, cut the
halyards just below the waving colors
and tied the ends.
1t was a Saturday night. The janitor
was off duty until Monday. No sailor
could be induced TO do the job. So all
day Sunday the neither raiment waved
aloft, and at a distance appeared TO be
streaming above the Plymouth Congrega-
tional church just below the university
on Third street. On Monday it was found
necessary TO unsiep the pole 10 restore the
dignity Of the school.
II was not officially established which
among the pupils was guilty Of the prank,
but only among the few in the know. The
fact is, the culprit was a studious, serious
lad who later entered the ministry.
Their! is a similarity between this and
the raising Of a lighted flare over New
Hanover school which suggests a boys
prankishness in any generation is no in
dex TO the mans career.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-13
SAVE TIVE MILITARY

The opinion is widely held among per-
sons competent TO judge that United States
prestige is waning in proportion with the
reduction Of its military might.
Il is commended, reasonably enough, ii
would seem, that with adequate armed
forces the United States could exert a
more powerful influence upon world de-
%cisions than has been possible since ii
began TO withdraw from positions it held
throughout the world Immediately follow
ing the cessation Of hostiliiies.
Because there is weight TO support this
view, and because the United States can
not maintain a position Of leadership in
world affairs 10 which it is otherwise en-
titled, the congressional inclination TO re-
duce appropriations for the armed forces
seems hazard that should not be taken,
This is the obvious position Of General
Of the Army Eisenhower, who lost no time
in protesting the decision Of a joint budg-
etarY committee 10 lop six million dol.
lars off President Truman's $37, 500, 900,
600 budget estimate. If the six billions are
TO be shaved from the budget, it is the
duty Of Congress 10 find other funds for
The purpcse-not the. military.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-13
CKIEF CASTEEN TO RETIRE

Announcement that Chief Of Police Cas-
Teen has asked TO be retired comes with
a shock. After his years Of faithful and
efficient service the Wilmington public
will learn with deep regret that his heart
condition is so grave that continuation
in the service would be hazardous.
The people generally are appreciative
Of his administration and hope that many
wears lie ahead Of him in the rest he will
be able 10 enjoy when he relinquishes his
duties in the department.
The City Council faces a difficult task
in selecting his successor. As the law now
stands the Council may recommend a man
for the position who is already on the
ed by the Civil Service Commission. If
force, and the selection must be confirm
the first recommendation is moi satisfac-
tory TO the Commission the Council must
try again, and possibly again and again
until the Commission consents 10 an ulti-
mate choice. This divided authority is
not satisfactory.
The proposal is advanced that the
present law be revised moi only 10 give
the City administration full power 10 ap-
point a chief Of police and have control
Of the police force but also the power TO
go outside the force itself in employing
a chief. II is thought that a chief from an
other and larger city would bring invalu-
able experience 10 the job and be able
TO create harmony Of the force.
Certainly Senator Lennon and Repre-
sentative Kermon cannot we'll afford 10
overlook this viewpoint as they con-
slider revision Of the existing Civil Service
law
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-13
Strange

When Herbert Hoover visited
me White Hose recently he had
a'1flculty in finding the Presi-
dents office. 1t is remarkable
what IA years can do to an old
ntF7@H ace Fl willie Cit-zA3 \
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-13
WORKS HIMSELF TO DEATH

While science is continually discover
ing ways by which the average life span
may be heightened, men in middle life
continue literally 10 work themselves TO
death. Scarcely a day passes that, the
newspapers fail TO announce the passing
Of some leader in business. industry or
rrofession still in the forties or fifties.
The latest announcement is OF the death
Of Kenneth c. Hogate, an outstanding pub
Usher and distributor Of financial news.
at foriy-nine, the victim Of a cerebral
onoorrhage-his third in four years.
Mr.. Hogate hsaded the Dow-Jones sys-
TEN Of publications and wire services, as
president Of the Financial Press Com
panies Of America He published the Wall
Street Journal and was also president OIL
Barron's Publishing Co., and Of Dow-Jones
.2nd TO-, Lid. OF canada.
The human brain and body, however
strong and capable, are not constituted
TO survive such burdens Indefinitely. What
boots the best science can do 10 give man
kind longer life if men go on tearing down
their physical and mental resources faster
than nature can rebuild Them?
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-13
WMrD WOULD EXPAND

Word that the Federal Communication
Commission is expected 10 act within a
week on the application Of Radio Station
WMFD 10 extend lis service is good news.
It will be better news if the FEC acts
favorahlv on the application as it should
WMFD presented its petition in 1912
but because Of the war the FEC withheld
decision on al such matters. There would
seem 10 be no reason now, with The coun-
try steadily returning TO a peacetime
status, for further delay.
WIND is prepared 10 expend $50, 010
on a new transmitter and diractional
antenna system. The station would then
serve an area extending a hundred and
twenty-five miles from Wilmington. The
increase in power from $50 to l,O0o waits
would carry the voice Of WIND 10 New
Bern on the north and some ~ miles
south o. Southport.
Richard A. Dun1ea, WMFD manager
notes thai the stations application also
seeks a change in dial reading from l4O(
TO $50. where there is less congestion or
the air waves end less interference from
other stations. Mr.. punlea hopes the FC[
will grant this item TOO, but adds that i
there is a good reason it cannot be done
effort will be made 10 find another poin.
on the dial offering equal advantages.
Certainly the area served so long .ano
so we'll by WMFD will back the stations
application 10 the last radio fen.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-13
Department: - Literature)
MEN WHO FIRST WROTE
ENGLISH

In a previous article we spoke
about the unwritten literature Of
many countries-the early songs
and stories that were remembered
for ages, just because they were
sung and told over and over.
Eventually these stories were
written as each country began to
have a literature of its own.
We who live in Canada and the
United States must go back to
England to study the beginnings o.
literature in our language: and we
must go back many centuries, to
a time when only a few people
could read and write.
The story of BeoWulf is the first
English poem that we have. 1t was
sung in the banquet halls of the
Saxons. 1t was finally written down
by a scholar, perhaps OF the time
of King Alfred, and a copy still
exists; but you would not be able
to read it. for it was written in
Old English. Or Anglo-SaXon.
In the eighth century a sanity
monk, Bede (673?-735), translated
the Gospel of ST. John into English
lOld English. OF %course>. Bede also
wrote a charming history OF the
English nation. to his own time,
about a hundred years before King
Alfred lived. The history was
written in Latin. Alfred translated
it into his dialect of Old English.
Alfred f840-899) was not only a
great King, but a good writer. too,
ard an educator. He gave in
structions Cor a historical record to
be made by the monks in the mon
~asteries. This is called the Anglo
Saxon Chronicle. Records were
made in it for almost 200 years.
After Alfred's day. there was a
blank in English literature. For a
century and a half there was
constant fighting with the Danish
Invaders. In 1865 William. Duke OF
Normandy, invaded England and
made himself king. French became
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-13
The Book OF knowledge

we're acted by the %peasantry or by
guilds of Workmen. In this way,
though no great English writer
lived in these centuries, simple
forms of literature were circulated
Gradually the native language
suffered change. French words
crept in, and the English o. the
fourteenth century had become sc
different from the old Saxon
English that King Alfred could not
have read it.
But all the while. English
remained the speech of the bulk of
the people. The descendants of the
Norman barons. who now prided
themselves on being English, began
to look upon the English language
as their own.
Slowly n of the dialects OF
English-the East Midland. which
was spoken in London-began to be
regarded as standard English. The
Kins ceased t O feel like French
men. English vas spoken more and
more by all classes. Poets began to
write in it.
The time had come for someone
to establish the language forever,
using it in books that all men would
read. The man who did this work
was Godfrey Chaucer. We shall tel
YOU more about him and his famous
Canterbury Tales in a later article.
Copyright. 1916, BY The Grolier
Society Inc, based upon The Book
of knowledge.
distributed By United Features
Syndicate, Inc)
TOMORROW: - The Story OF
Johnny Appieseed.