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The Republican., 1947-04-24
w. Mann Receives
Honorary Award

F. D. Bittle, principal of Oakland
High School, announced recently
that Warren Mann is the winner of
Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science
Award Medal which is given for
achieving the highest scholastic
recod in science subjects during his
high school course.
Founded in 1882, the Honorary
Science Award program has the ap-
proval of the National Association of
Secondary School Principals and of
leading educators in every state.
Many schools in the United States
have had this program for several
years, and more are added yearly.
The medal will probably be pre-
sented in assembly on the last day of
school, as it was last year. Thomas
Jones won the award last year.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
Local Phone Service
Apparently Restored

Telephone service is apparently re-
stored in the Oakland office, at least
for the present The service was re-
sumed Tuesday morning in the alb
sence of a picket line. The picket line
was resumed for a short time on
Wednesday, but the pickets did not
last long.
There arc six plant employees at
Oakland including the local mangaer,
William Ellinghaus, and his assistant,
and the other four, according to in
formation furnished the union of
ficials at Cumberland, refused to set
up a picket line.
All telephone operators were at
work this morning as usual.
At Hagerstown pickets from Cum
berland ran into public scorn. Hagers-
town plant workers had returned to
their jobs. The strikers admitted the
majority of the public was against
them down there. Public opinion
seems to be against the pickcts in the
Oakland area also.
There has been no agreement be-
tween company officials and the
union as yet.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
Hearing Postponed
In Stabbing Affair

The preliminary hearing for Miss
Gladys Marie Grapes, 2S, Blooming
ton, which was to have been held last
Friday, was postponed until May 16,
because the prosecuting witness was
unable to appear, according to Walter
w. Dawson, States Attorney.
Mrs. Lena Grapes Mcdonald, %,
sister of the accused woman, was
stabbed in the heart March 10, dur
ing an alteration over a diamond
ring, at the home of Howard Hose,
Bloomington, and was discharged re-
Gently from Potomac Valley hospital
KeySer, after undergoing a rare heart
operation
Mr.. Dawson said Miss Grapes pre-
sented a Doctors certificate that she
Wds unable to attend the hearing
She visited her sister in the county
jail last week, it was stated. The
certificate was forwarded to Magis-
trate II. A. Loraditch by Troopers
Milton Hart and Glenn Folk, who in
vestigatcd the case
Miss Grapes has been released
under $1,000 bond and Charles F.
Davis, Marietta, Ohio, a material
witness in the case, posted a $500
bond for his appearance at the hear
ing.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
DR.. Denver Pickens
Heads Rotary Club
Officers Named After Board
OF Directors Was Elected
Last Friday Evening

DR.. Denver C.. Pickens was elected
president of the Oakland Rotary
club by the Board Of Directors fol-
lowing last Fridays meeting Other
officers are Harland Ridder, vice
president; Merle Frantz, secretary;
and Floyd Leighton, treasurer.
Dr. E. |. Baumgartner, DR.. PickenS,
Reaford Purbaugh and Mr.. Ridder
had been elected as directors at the
regular session. Hold-ovcr members
of the Board are F. Z. Rathbun, John
H. Carter and Floyd B. Leighton.
The officers will be installed at
mid-year. +, Z. Rathbun will be the
retiring president.
An inter-city meeting is planned
for this Friday evening with Judge
Robert Carey, from New Jersey, as
the speaker. The program is in charge
of Paul B. Naylor. Members of neigh
boring clubs have been invited.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
Prompt Action Prevents Serious
Fires

Prompt calling of the Oakland Fire
department has prevented serious
fires in Oakland within the past two
or three weeks.
Last Friday morning the furnace
in the J. w. Jackson store had ignted
some rafters but the blaze was dis
covered in time and was promptly eX-
tinguished before any damage was
done.
Another fire Saturday morning
about 1880 at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Il. Mason, was discovered,
just as it was starting, by workmen
who were putting insulation on the
exterior. The fire was in a rarely used
closet. Prompt action prevented any
damage.
A fue fire was extinguished at the
home of William McRobie, Mt. Lake
Park on Monday afternoon.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
Promises Outline of
How County Can
Repay School Loan

An outline of the plan whereby
Garrett county will be able to pay
off the loan of 81 100000 which has
been authorized in a bill passed by
the General Assembly, without any
hardship on the taxpayers has been
promised by Senator |. M. Fraley,
just as soon as he receives a break
down of incoming school funds from
DR.. Thomas G. Pullen, Jr., state
superintendent of schools.
Mr.. Fraley said he should have this
material within a few days. He said
he had heard there was a small group
of citizens in the county threatening
to circulate a petition which would
nullify the law if enough taxpayers
signatures were obtained.
A Baltimore attorney already has
entered a suit in Baltimore to try to
get Maryland's new two percent
sales tax invalidated before it goes
into effect July l. He based his suit
on a contention that Gov. Lane
coerced members of the General AS
sembIy to pass it last month after
they once voted it down.
Gov. Lane, in presenting supple
mental budget to the Legislators de-
clared at that time that the proper
solution of the problem required the
adoption Of the sales tax. "If we are
to put our educational system on a
plane where it can be favorably COM
pared with those in other states, we
must provide the funds" he stated,
The Republican., 1947-04-24
Pupils Garry Mops
And Broon1s For
Cleanup Project

Brooms, mops, and buckets took
the place Of school books as the
children trudged to the Elementary
school yesterday. A cleanup day had
been proclaimed and the teachers
planned a project in which the pupils
would be taught the proper methods
of cleaning.
Most of the students took part,
some of the ones in the upper grades
assisting the smaller ones in the
lower grades. Floors and woodwork,
windows and furniture were given a
thorough cleaning and the woodwork
and furniture then given a waxing
and polishing. A cleanup squad was
also appointed for the school grounds.
Teachers and pupils were especial
ly dressed for the affair.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
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DIED
ARCHIBALD GLOTFELTl

Archibald Glotfelty, aged II, died
at his home at McHenry last evening
about 9:15 o'clock. He had been in
poor health for several years.
Deceased was a son of the late Jess
and Esther Warwick Glotfelty and
was born at McHenly May 4, 1874.
He was retired farmer and had
spent most of his life in the McHenry
area.
Mr.. Glotfelty was a member of the
Methodist church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Katie
Glotfelty; two sons, Markwood Glot-
felty, near Kensington, Pa; and
Perry Everett Glotfelty, McHenry;
also three sisters and one brother,
Mrs. Eta Boyer, Johnstown, Pa;
Mrs. Cora Carr, Phillipsburg, Pa;
Mrs. Sarah Bowser, Clarksburg, w.
Va; John Glotfclty, McHenry; four
grandchildren and three great grand
children.
Funeral services will be conducted
on Sunday morning, April 27, at IL
o'clock from the U. B. church at Nc
Henry, Rev. George w. Simpson,
officiating. lnterment will be in the
Flatwoods cemetery.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
l7-YEAR-0LD
GIRL FATALLY
SHOOTS HERSELF
Roberta Ruth Smith, Kings
Run, Fires Revolver Bullet Into
Her Heart Last Saturday

Roberta Ruth Smith, l7-year-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Warden Smith, of the Kings Run
section, north of Oakland, fatally
shot herself through the heart with
.32-calibre revolver last Saturday
morning, according to county officers.
The tragedy took place in the girls
room at her home where she had
gone after having gotten breakfast
for the family. The details of the
suicide were given out by Walter w.
Dawson, States Attorney, who in
vestigated along with Paul w. Fish
er, deputy sheriff, and DR.. E. f.
Sollars. The latter served as deputy
state medical examiner in the abb
sence of DR.. E. |. Baumgartner.
DR.. Sollars declared it was a clear
case of suicide.
Mr.. Dawson said a sister, Lavina,
Is, heard the shot, about 9:45, and
called to a brother Oliver. They found
her lying face down on the floor. She
lived about fifteen minutes, Mr..
Dawson was told.
Dawson also stated that the girl
had left a note which stated "This
is goodbye. | want you to know that
am not crazy" He said she also in
cluded a parting note for one she
called "Charlie.'
The deceased was born near Deer
Park on August 18, 1929. Surviving
are her parents, ten brothers and
sisters, Alvie Smith, Crcllin; Ray
Smith, Deer Park; Mrs. Shirley
Wright, Oakland: Mrs. Harland Kis-
ner, Mrs. Raymond, Kettlewell, and
Mrs. Robert James, Baltimore; Mrs.
Alvin Strawser, Deer Park; Oliver,
Lavina, and Leroy, at home.
Funeral services were conducted
on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the home with Rev. j. E. John
son, retired Methodist minister, Of =
ficiating. Interment was in the Fern
dale cemetery.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
lmperso1nator Gives
Russians a Boost at
Lions Club Banquet

The American way of life was
given a ribbng by the guest speaker
at the annual ladies' night program
of the Oakland-Mt. Lake Lions club,
on Monday evening, but it was all in
fun.
The guest speaker, II. ID. McGinns,
of Morgantown, w. Va, was intro
duccd as DR.. Scroka, and members
said he held the crowd of 100 people
speIlbound for 40 minutes as he flaw
lessly went throuh his disguise as a
Russian, speaking in behalf of his
native countrymen. Dr. Seroka proved
a complete surprise and in the last
minutes of his speech and during the
question period he succeeded in get
ting a few of the guests ready to de-
fend the American way of life, even
if it meant another scrap.
The crowd roared in laughter when
they were finally convinced by the
toaStmaster, Frederick d. Bell, that
the whole thing was a joke Mr.. Nc
Ginnis then told of a few of his cX-
pericnccs as an impersonator. 1t was
announced before the dinner that Mr..
McGinnis had to cancel his trip at the
last minute and had sent substitute.
Only MI Bell and S. T. Naylor knew
of what was to come.
The musical portion included solos
by Wayne Hamilton, ooh What a
Beautiful Morning." and For You
Alone" and duets by MIR. and Mrs.
Roland N. Shaffcr, "Wherc My Cara
van Has Rested" and Sweetheart" ,"
Julius Littman accompanied at the
piano. Charles l.. Brincr, led group
singing, taking a solo part on "My
Wild Irish Rose" Door prizes were
won by Jane Humbertson, Mrs. Ralph
Pritts, Mrs DcnZil Bowyer, Mrs. Ray
Teets and Mrs. S. T. Naylor Toast
master Bell was introduced by Arthur
H. Humbertson, president of the club.
The turkey dinner was served by
the Harmed Bible class of the Metho-
dist church in the church social room.
Approximately 100 persons attended.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
Statewide Count of
Ballots Asks Markey

Attorneys for D. John Markey, Re
publican candidate in the Maryland
senatorial election last November,
have filed petition with Senate
subcommittee asking for state
wide recount of the votes, it was dis
closed
Another petition was filed several
days previous by attorneys for Scna-
tor O'Conor, requesting that no steps
be taken until the recount of the five
counties had been completed.
The committee has canvassed 6,655
disputed ballots in Anne Arundel
Prince Georges St. Mary's, Howard
and Cecil counties.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
Elementary P.-T.A.
To Meet Tuesday

The Oakland Elementary school
will hold its next P.-T.A. meeting at
the school building on Tuesday, April
20, at 500 pm. Besides the regular
business session the program will
feature a panel discussion on, "How
can thc-Public Welfare Department
Health Experimentation Govern
ment-Law Enforcement and School,
better coordinate their efforts in
dealing with unstable homes?" An
open forum discussion will follow.
Refreshments will be served in the
school cafeteria at the end of the
meeting.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
Hospital Donations
Now Above SS4,OOO.O O.OO

Contributions to the hospital fund
totaled S1,12550 this week to boost
the amount to $84,426.72.
E. R. Jones, one of the executors
Of the will of the late George W.
Loar, and charged with the RESPONSE
blity of seeing that the construction
of the hospital gets under way, went
to Baltimore this week and expected
to confer with members of the State
Hospital planning board.
Just when the matching funds from
the government would be available
was not definitely known.
Contributions
Mr.. and Mrs Fulcher P. Smith,
for nurses duty room, $500; Mr.
and Mrs. B. |. Gonder, $3.50; Wilbur
Jones, $25; Miss Floss Shaffer, IS;
DR.. and Mrs. T. E. Bullard, $25; Mr..
and Mrs. Lindsay Gonder, $25; Mrs.
A. c. Taylor, South Richmond, Va,
$40; Garrett County Youth club, $25;
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl F. Teets, Terra
Alta, $5; Mrs. Mary c. Slabaugh,
81; Arlie Slabaugh, 81; Mr., and Mrs.
William Spiker, $5.
Mt. Lake Park-Mrs. Mabel c.
Brock, $25; Mrs. Mary Coffindaffer,
$25; Mrs. Joseph Dawson, $25; and
Lawrence Long, $1--Total $76.
Steyer- German Bayard section -
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil T. Steyer, 500;
w. L. Hansford, IS; Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Harvey, Sc; Mr. and Mrs. NJ.
E. Tucker, 81; Ney Harvey, 50; Mr..
and Mrs. Hestes White, IS; Roy
Rinker, IS; A. C. Shaffer, $40; Mrs.
E. S. Ritchie, SO; E. S. Ritchie, 81;
Ernest P Rtchie, $5; Mr.. and Mrs.
Elliott Devers, IS; Mr.. and Mrs. Wes-
ley Harvey. 500; Mrs. Laura Harvey
and Mrs. Christy Steadman, IS; Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Moreland, 50; Mr.,
and Mrs. Warren NJ. Harvey, SIS;
Backbone Mt. Inn, $40; Mr.. and Mrs,
w. w. Phillips, IS; Ralph Liller, IS;
Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Liller, $5; Albert
Steyer, Robert Foley, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. B. Shockey, Mrs. Grace Tichnell,
J. O. kitzmiller, Walter Cooper,
Lawrence Harvey, Raymond Whetzel,
Elliott Harvey, Edward Moon, Harry
Reall, 81 each; Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton
Harvey, $1,50,-Total $228.5O.
Ladies Aid Society, st. Johns
English Lutheran Church, Accident,
$25.00.
Deer Park-Mrs. Russell Shank
$500; Miss Margaret Kline and Miss
Florence King, UniontoWn. $500; Mt
Bethel U. 3. Ladies' Aid, $500.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
Attend Pythian Rally At Frost
burg Lodge

Nineteen members of Garrett
Lodge No. 1l3. Knights of Pythias,
attended Pythian rally at Frost
burg last Friday evening. Three of
the nineteen were members of a class
Of 22 candidates who were received
into the order Ivy Supreme Keeper of
Records and Seal Melvin NJ. Even,
who used the original Rathbone Bible
in administering the obligation to the
candidates.
Among the grand lodge officers at
tending was Alva &. Gortner, grand
prclate, of Oakland.
At the regular meeting of the Gar
rctt lodge ON Friday evening, the
rank of Page will be conferred upon
d class of candidates.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
Gets Go Ahead
Sign On Building

Bernard |. Gonder has received his
go-ahead sign ON construction of his
proposed building, next door to the
Oakland Bakery on Second street, it
was learned this week.
A permit was received from the
Civilian Production Administration
allowing him to proceed with the
building which was contemplated in
March, 1915.
1t will be structure about 55 by
145, of brick and concrete block and
steel. The first floor will contain two
store rooms. There will also be a
large recreation hall, and three apart
ments over the store rooms.
Mr.. Gonder said the architect was
working on plans which would be
completed within the next two weeks,
at which time the footer probably
would be laid
The Republican., 1947-04-24
5000 Contributed
To Cancer Campaign

Ninety-sevcn dollars has been con-
tributed thus far to the campaign
to raise $243 in this county for the
fund with which to fight cancer.
Paul W. McIntire, county chairman,
said that 25 coin collector cans had
been placed throughout the county,
but the amount could not be de-
termined until these were opened at
the conclusion of the drive the middle
of May.
Contributions may be sent to George
Littman, treasurer, Oakland, or to
Mr. McIntire, Oakland.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
70 Attend Dinner
of Democratic Club

An explanation of the governors
program and how the sales tax would
help this county in regard to roads
and schools, was the basis Of the
address of John B. Funk, secretary
of state, at a dinner meeting Of the
Democratic Club last Thursday even
ing at the William-James hotel.
About 70 persons attended.
MIR. Funk was high in his praise of
the beauties of this county and ad-
vised the people to hang on" to their
resources. He was introduced by
Bernard l. Gonder, and Charles l..
Briner, Jr., was master Of ceremonies.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
Many AT Golf Course
For Official Opening

A large number took advantage Of
the favorable weather to be at the
Oakland municipal golf course for the
official opening on Sunday. l. ]. Bos-
ley, who has leased the course, said
besides large number of local per-
sons there were players here from
Cumberland, Kcyscr, Piedmont, Terra
Alta, Westernport and Thomas.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
P.-T.A. Annual Card
Party To Have Big
Supply OF Features

Oakland High Schools Parent
Teacher Association will sponsor its
annual card party on Monday, April
IS, eight o'clock in the school audi
torium. The evenings program will
include five hundred, bridge and
bngo.
A large attendance is anticipated.
The proceeds from the affair will
be used to strengthen the present
PIT. A. treasury. Admission is to be
35 cents. The plans for the party are
being arranged by committee which
met April IA to consider arrange
ments. Prentis DeBerry is president
of the local high school organization,
The Republican., 1947-04-24
Charged With Larceny

John L. Bethel and Edward Dale
Savage, both II years of age were
apprehended by Milton Hart and
Glenn Folk, of the Maryland State
police on a charge of larceny of a
quantity of lumber from the mill of
Jesse Bloch, at Rock Lodge. Walter
w. Dawson, States attorney, said
about 1000 feet Of lumber was miss
ing.
He said the pair would be given a
preliminary before Magistrate II. A.
Loraditch in the near future and
probably held for the action Of the
September Grand Jury.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
Rainfall Below Normal

Unless a bountiful supply of rain
falls during the remainder Of the
month, April of 1947 will go down
on the records as one very much
under normal.
Farmers are complaining that the
soil is dry and hard and difficult to
plow and get in shape for spring
crOOS
The Republican., 1947-04-24
No Complaints

There were no complaints or any
appeals from assessments at the regu-
lar appeal session of the Mayor and
Town Council, held Monday night in
the council chamber. There were
few property transfers, according to
Arthur Lawton, clerk-collector.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
Baseball Practice
To Get Under Way

Baseball practice for those desiring
to try out for the junior baseball
team, being sponsored by the Ameri-
can Legion post, will get under way
within few days, it was announced
by Paul Turney, post commander
The team will be directed by Bruce
Jenkins and o. A. Watson.
The season will open the middle of
May. Notice of time of practice ses-
sions will be announced through the
schools, he stated.
At next Monday nights meeting
of the legion some combat films will
be shown.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
Ross To Address Banquet

G, b. Ross, coach at West Virginia
Wesleyan college, will be the speaker
for the banquet being arranged by
members of the Booster club for the
Boys and Girls basketball teams Of
Oakland High school, it was an
nounced last night.
Members Of the Harmed Bible class
will serve the turkey dinner at a
time to be announced next week.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
ALLEGATION Breakdown
Shows Increases In
Revenue for County

A breakdown of the increased al
locations that Garrett county will re-
ceivc as result of the legislation
enacted in the 1947 session of the
general assembly was received here
this week, and shows that Garrett
county will receive $487,947.97 ad-
ditional revenue annually.
This information was received by
the county members of the General
Assembly from John B. Funk, secre-
tary of state.
The largest increases are in the
school and road funds. Where in
1946-47 the county received 1891, 1873
from the state for schools, it will
now receive in 1947-48 $591 ,429, or
an increase of $26O,246. In addition
by adding cents to the county tax
rate the county will also receive as
school incentive fund $46,290.
In the roads department there will
be an increase of $140,55943, for a
total of 1892, 2,96O.56 in 1947-4S as
compared with $192,4O1.13 in the
previous fiscal year.
AS the result of the Sherbow re-
port on income tax, that amount this
year is increased to $4,375.79.
The county is also to receive ad-
dtional funds from four sources
from which it received nothing last
year. They are: racing, $27,852.75;
admissions tax, $500; licenses, &c.
160, and recordation tax, $1,000.
Since the racing measure was passed
iii the 1916 special session, about
$13,2O499 will be received in the
1946-47 fiscal year, which ends June
30.
Some figures received several days
ago by former Senator Gonder show
how the racing funds are expected to
be allocated to the various incorpor-
ated towns, and to the county itself.
These figures were also from Mr..
Funk.
Accident, $3.50; Deer Park, $3.50;
Friendsville, $500; Grantsvillc, $3.50;
Kitzmiler, $1,000; Loeb Lynn, $470;
Mt Lake Park, $3.50; Oakland, $2,-
200; Garrett county, $4,000. These
figures were based on 80 percent of
what the racing receipts have been
in former years, so it appeared like
ly that the total amounts would be
increased.
Signs Bills
Gov. Lane last Wednesday signed
2S5 bills affecting a wide area of
state functions, including the ad-
mnistration's extensive school and
roads programs. The school law in
cludes raising the pay of teachers
and changing the method of dis
tributing school funds.
One of the school bills sets the
minimum teachers pay scale at $4,000
to 5000 for those without degrees,
and 5000 more for those with de-
grees. The pay of principals, super
vising teachers and superintendents
was also raised.
State school moneys will be allotted
on the basis of $40 per pupil and $400
per classroom unit. The equalization
fund tax rate is increased from Sc
to 65 cents.
Included in the roads measure are
provisions that the gasoline tax be
raised to five cents.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
Constables Named

Five constables for Garrett county
were named during the meeting OF
the County Commissioners this week
They were:
G. Clayton Edwards, Grantsville;
James H. F'ike, Friendsville; Edward
F. Harvey, Kempton; Roy c. Sewers
kitzmiller; and Mark II. Moon, Oak
land.
They will serve for two years, be-
ginning May /.
The Republican., 1947-04-24
Urges Completion of
Savage River Dam

The Mt. District American Legion
group met Sunday afternoon in
Cumberland, and passed a resolution
urging the completion Of the Savage
River dam in this county. The next
meeting is scheduled to be held in
Oakland in June.
Evening star., 1947-02-01
1876 Liquor Licenses
Issued Here for Year

When the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Board closed its Offices yes
terday afternoon, 1,695 liquor Ii
censes had been issued for the year
beginning today.
Last year the board issued 1854
during the entire license year.
The board issued 388 class A IL
censes to package stores, 40 whole
sale licenses and one manufacturers
license, the latter going to the
Heurich Brewery.
The Claridge and Stratford Ho-
tells were the last hotel licenses is
sued, while Treasure Island, a night
club, and the Stables, restaurant,
did not apply for a license this year.
The number of stores holding
permits for Contemporaries con-
sumption of beer and light wines
(claSs b showed a drop from $50
last year to 575 yesterday. The
board said it expected this drop be-
cause many licenses of this class are
held by small grocery stores, which
enjoy profit from the sale of beer
only during the summer The fee
for this class of license is less when
the licensee does not have a Ii
|cense for the entire year.
Hotels and restaurants, with class
c licenses, permitting them to sell
all kinds of drinks, dropped from
542 last year to 507 yesterday.
Holders of class D licenses-taverns
which sell beer and light wines only
dropped from 234 last year to 1874.