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The Republican., 1947-04-03
Campaign For Cancer
Fund Gets Under Way

During the all-out "give to conquer
cancer" campaign, which will be con-
Quoted during this month throughout
the nation by the American Cancer
society, three weapons against the
disease will be emphasized, according
to Paul W. McIntire, Oakland, who is
chairman of the drive for Garrett
County.
These weapons are research, service
and education. The campaign is one
which will save lives, Mr. McIntire
stated, and ''your money will help to
spread the knowledge to every person
that cancer is durable in its early
stages. 1t will help to provide more
and better hospital facilities for the
diagnosis, treatment and prevention
Of the disease"
The 1947 quota for Maryland is
100000 with the goal in Baltimore
city $142, 2,97044. Garrett county cit
liens are asked to contribute $439.12.
Mr.. McIntire said coin receptacles
were being placed in various stores
for contributions. Other donations
may be sent tc rye K Littman,
at the First National Bank, Oakland,
who has been named treasurer for the
campaign.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
Selective Service
Board Ends Work

Maryland's Selcctive Service sys-
TEN, which channelled 158,121 men in
to the armed forces during the second
World War, officially expired at mid
night on March 81.
The Garrett County Selectivc Ser
vice Board had its final meeting on
Monday afternoon. State director Col.
Henry C. Stanwood, asked that the
men continue in that capacity in case
of need, so they were not actually dis
charged He thanked the members of
the states Sc draft boards and other
individuals who contributed to the
successful functions of the Maryland
Selective Service system"
Meeting with the board were W. A.
Gonder, chairman, Milton E. Pritts,
and Neil C. Fraley, with A. T. Mat
thews as appeal agent. Harland l..
Jones, who has served as chief clerk
for six years, since March /, 1941,
was notified that his services would
not be needed after April 30.
Mr.. Jones said he has been asked
to get all records in shape for storing.
All individuals who were sorted under
various classifications must now be
sorted according to order number and
sequence.
Mr.. Jones said his files carried
records of 6939 persons from the six
registrations, including 1880 of those
who were beyond the 45-age limit,
who registered in the 4th registration.
He estimated some $500 persons had
been sent to Baltimore for pre-induc-
tion physical examinations, and that
around 1900 had actually been in
Quoted through the local board. With
voluntary enlistments, the number
who were actually in service from this
area totaled approximately 2,200. He
said he had received reports thus far
that 1,750 of those individuals had
now been discharged from. service.
Cen Dwight D. Eisenhower de-
clared that the end of the draft gives
the American people "the task of
writing the insurance against the
chaos of another war"
The Republican., 1947-04-03
G.. II. Shaffer
Retires From
Federal Service

Charles H. Shaffer, born and rear
cd in the Gortner neighborhood, has
announced his retirement after forty
nine years in the government serv-
ice.
He first entered the service as a
soldier in the Spanish-American war
in 1898, later being transferred to
the Adjutant Generals office. In 1902
he passed the examination and be-
came an assistant examiner in the
Patent Office. Soon thereafter he was
assigned to the class of refriger-
alton and in 1919 he became chief
to that division. In the following fif-
teen years he saw the small house,
hold refrigerating machine, both gas
and electric, developc from an engi-
ncer's dream to household neccs-
sity. He feels that he and his assist
ants had a part in putting these ma
chimes on the map.
In 1885 he was appointed by the
president as a member Of the board
of patent appeals with the rank Of
cNaminer-in-chief. He will continue
to live in Washington, but expects
to spend considerable part Of his
leisure on the old farm near Gort-
ngI,
The Republican., 1947-04-03
Nineteen Register
With Local Board

Nineteen persons registered with
the local draft board during the month
of March. No registrations will be
necessary in April or thereafter, it
was announced by Harland L. Jones,
chief clerk, as the draft law has now
expired
Those registering were as follows;
George Thurman Perrine, Mt. Lake
Park; Russell Forrest Broadwater,
Grantsville; Robert Ray Hoover, of
Grantsville; Lynn Lorraine Lewis,
Oakland Earl Edward Holtschneider,
Deer Park; Glenn Garry Hansford,
Steyer; Lee Richard Steyer, Deer
Park; Darrell Richard Railey, Grants
vile; Alston Gordon Stewart, Jr., Vim
deX; Robert Kyle Pritts, Kitzmller;
Harry Collins Broadwater, Grants
vile; Harold Oncil Mellinger, Swan
ton; Joseph Roy Carr, Sang Run;
Oliver Edward Weimer, Oakland;
Charles Edward Friend, Friendsville;
Harlan Dale Dewitt, Sang Run; Her
man Earl Schrock, Grantsville; Mark
&. Butler, Grantsvillc; Bernard Rex
Brenneman, Bittinger.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
Badly Burned By
Gas Stove Explosion

Mrs. Harland kemphfer was seri-
ously burned about the face and right
arm on Monday evening at the home
of her mother, Mrs. Mary Kiser, The
Braethorn, Mt Lake Park.
While preparing the evening meal
the apartment gas stove oven ex-
ploded and the force of the blast
caught her full in the face. 1t was at
first feared she might lose her eye
sight, but the burns appear to be heal
ing nicely, according to her physician,
DR.. James a. Cannon, Jr., and it was
not believed there would be any per-
manent damage
Mrs. Kemphfer is the former Miss
Lillian kiser and had been residing
with her mother.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
To Observe
Church Founding

The two churches of the Missouri
Synod Lutheran Church in this
county are planning to observe the
one hundredth anniversary of the
founding of their church, during this
month.
In April, 1847, twenty-five Luther
an pastors met in Chicago, to or
ganze the Evangelical Lutheran
Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and other
states. This action resulted from de-
llberations previously conducted in
Cleveland in 1915, and in st. Louis
and Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1916.
The meeting adopted a program of
church work. Immigrant missions
were established in New York, Balti-
more and New Orleans to direct
newcomers to places where they
would be within reach Of a church.
Circuit riding pastors helped to cover
the advancing frontier of America
at this time and the organization
prospered. Organized with member
ship of some four thousand, this
church now numbers more than one
and one-half million persons.
Rev. NJ. E. FRANKIE, at St. Johns,
the Cove; and Rev. C. F. Dauphin,
at Zion Ev. Lutheran, Accident, plan
to observe the event this month.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
Compete in Contest
at Cumberland

James Smart and Bertha Harmon,
accompanied by A. G. Gortner, grand
prelate of the Knights of Pythias
lodge, went to Cumberland last Fri
day evening to participate in the dis
trict public speaking contest sponsored
by the organization
Each one received a prize Of $500
The winner was Calvin Mahaney
senior of Fort Hill High School,
Cumberland. Barbee Sue Mansfield,
Allegany High junior, was second.
One of the judges was NJ. NJ. Calls,
principal of the Mt. Lake School.
In the local lodge last Friday the
rank of Page and Esquire were con-
ferred upon class Of candidates. The
chancellor commander announced that
there would be a meeting this week,
but no degree work would be con-
ferred.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
CHURCHESPLAN
UNION SERVICES
FOR GOOD FRIDAY
Other Ministers of Community
TO Participate in Gathering
at Methodist Church

THE Seven Last Words from the
Cross" will be the theme of the Good
Friday Union Service to be conducted
at the st. Paul's Methodist Church
on Good Friday from y o'clock noon
until p. m.
Besides the ministers of the three
churches sponsoring this three hour
service, other ministers of the COM
munity and county who are assisting
are Rev. w. Reece Burns, of Noun
tain Lake Park, Rev. James Mcleod
of Loeb Lynn, Rev. Robert Johns, of
Accident, and the Rev. George W.
Simpson, of Loeb Lynn. DR.. Denver
c. Pickens, pastor of st. Pauls
Methodist church will preside, and
the first address will be given by the
Rev. George D. Birk, of st. Mark S
Lutheran Church.
Appropriate musical selections will
be presented by the Junior and Sen
ior Choirs of the st. Paul's Metho-
dist Church. Robert L. Smith ac-
companying the Junior Choir, and
julius B. Littman, the Senior choir.
The program of Holy Week Union
Services had to be changed because
of illness. Rev. Austin F. Schild-
wachter preached at the St. Mat
thew's Episcopal Church on Monday
evening, Rev. George D. Birk at the
St. Marks Lutheran Church on We'd
nesday evening. On Thursday evening
each of the congregations will meet in
its own church for the Holy Week
Communion Service.
st. Peters Catholic Services
Holy Thursday: 7:30 p. M; choir,
"Oh What Could My Jesus Do More"
vocal duet, 80 Lord | Am Not
Worthy" Mrs, Russell Brown and
William Ellinghaus.
Good Friday: mass of the pre-
sanctified, 8 a. M; way of the cross
and veneration of the cross, p. m;
way Oh Iile cross, sermon ana NeHeId-
ton Of the cross, 1880 p. M; choir,
"God So Loved the World" from
Stainer'S CrucifiXion.
Holy Saturday: blessing Of the
new fire and other blessings, $50 a.
M, high mass, a. M; choir, Rose
wigs mass in G, vocal solo, "Christ
Triumphant" Francis Connolly.
Easter Sunday: high mass at a.
M, solo, "Hosanna", Mrs. William
Eggers; choir, mass dedicated to St
Benedict; vocal solo, ave Maria"
by William Ellinghaus; choir, Re
gina Coeli."
Sermons in Holy Week and on
Easter will be given by Rev. Fr.
Robert Lochncr, of the congregation
of the Holy Cross. The choir is in
charge of Mrs. Russell Brown with
Mr.. Russell Brown directing. Miss
Marcella Kcrins and Mrs. James
Treacy will be the organists.
The Episcopal, Methodist and
Lutheran churches are having special
Easter services which are announced
in the usual church column.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
Old License Plates
May Be Used In April

That the 1916 automobile license
tags, which normally would have eX-
pired March 81, would be good until
April 80, was announced by Arthur
H. Green, county treasurer. Mr..
Green said E. Lee Elgin, commits
sioner of motor vehicles, had author
lied him to make the announcement.
Old licenses for trucks will be valid
until May %, he also stated.
He advised that no tags would be
issued from the Oakland office un-
less the individual had received his
application from the office of the
commissioner in Baltimore.
Mr.. Green's office began issuing
auto tags this week to those who had
received their applications through
the mail. Auto owners get two new
large tags this year which are to be
placed both on front and rear of the
machines.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
Red Cross Drive Is
One Third Complete
S967.17 Is Reported This Week
by Mrs. Paul B. NaylOr,
County Chairman

4 total Of $96747 in the annual
red cross drive for memberships was
reported this week by Mrs. Paul B.
Naylor, roll call chairman. The quota
is $3,2S5. There are around 339 paid
up members, She reported.
Direct contributions. to the treas
urer: Red House circle, $25, by
treasurer, Mrs. H. A. Roth; Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward NJ Weeks, st. Peters
burg, Fla, $5; Francis E. Kershner,
Oakland, $5. Solicitors reported this
week as follows: Mrs. Glenn Van
Sickle, Liberty street, $3.50; Bethel
School, Mrs Florence j. Cosgrove,
$472; Mrs. Ruby Ashby, Oakland,
South Third, SO; Shallmar school,
Mrs. Ethel S. Williams, 50; Wilson
School, Bonnie c. Calhoun, $72O;
Mrs. F. E. Rathbun, Oakland, $54.25;
Mrs. E. Ray Jones, Second Street,
$2792; WSCA of Methodist church,
Oakland, $25; Mr.. and Mrs. C. F.
White and Southern States, $40 each.
Five dollars each: Western Auto,
Reaford Purbaugh, James w. Harm
ON, Mrs. Isabelle Hardie, Mrs. June
Crimes and Mrs. Lillian Davis, Miss
Blanche Warwick, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Naylor. Prof. and Mrs. F. E.
Rathbun contributed 81, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Turner, $3.75, and Mrs. A..
D. Naylor and Mrs. w. R. Offutt, So
each.
Those donating 5000:
Mr.. and Mrs. Brookhart, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold II. Harmed, Mr.. and Mrs.
b. |. Gonder, Mr.. and Mrs. Lindsay
Gonder, Mr.. and Mrs. James Treacy.
Miss Edith Bolden, Mr.. and Mrs.
Glenn Van Sickle, Mr.. and Mrs Will
lam Gibson, Mr.. and Mrs. John Stew
cnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gates, Miss
Gertrude Comp.
Those contributing $1.00 each:
Dorsey Ashby, Denver Savage,
Mrs. A. NJ. Schoch, H. A. Loraditch,
Guy Thayer,, Mrs. George Yutzy,
Mrs. H. A. Gortncr, Miss Alice John
SON. Rev. J. +. Johnson, Florence
Cosgrove, Joe Tichnell, Earl Baker,
Mrs. Erwin Smith, Mrs. Merle Nc
Clintock, Mrs. H. S. Blamblc Mrs.
j. A, Deuffy, Mrs. Angela Smart,
Mrs Walter Bartholomew.
John Buckley, John Grouse, Mrs.
J. G. Woods, Mrs. Dwight Clary,
Bonnie c. Calhoun, Mrs. E. r. Fike,
Mrs. John Michael, Mrs. George
Faherty, Mrs. n. |. Broadwater, Mrs.
Anna Gonder Mrs. Kildow, Mrs.
Frederick Bell, Mrs Reaford Pul-
baugh, Mrs. w. w. Dawson, Mrs.
Paul Turney.
William James Hotel, l.. r. Mason,
Miss Iadic Browning. Mrs. Harland
Jones, Miss Grace Jones, Mrs. w. w.
Grant, Mrs. Tom eraser, Mrs. c. F.
Hammond, Mrs. John Davis, Mrs.
Horace Coddington, Miss Gertrude
Bell, Mrs. Mary Lynn Warfield, Mrs.
Lewis Jones, Mrs. Arthur Savage,
Mrs. John Murphy, Mrs. George
Paugh and Mrs. S. Z. Winters.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
Meeting of Church
Workers Is Called

The Maryland Council of Church
Women, which includes all denomina-
tions, has asked local people for all
ministers and their wives, all their
leaders and special religious workers
throughout the county, to attend a
meeting on Wednesday, April Is, at
2 pm, in St. Pauls Methodist church,
Oakland.
Mrs. S. r. Cushing, member of the
Council, will be guest speaker Mrs.
George f. Bell, Hagerstown, president
Of the council, and Miss Mabel Daw-
son, Baltimore, director of religious
education, will also attend.
All persons interested in the World
Day of Prayer are also asked to
attend.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
State Forester Takes
Leave of Absence

State Forester Joseph f. kaylor be-
gan years leave of absence on Tues
day to participate in an educational
campaign to be conducted by the
American Forestry Association, ma
tional organization with headquarters
in Washington, D. C. This campaign
will place special emphasis on forest
activities in the various states and on
what remains to be done to put their
woodlands on permanently produc-
tive basis.
In Mr.. Kaylor's absence, Mr.. H. c..
Buckingham, at present assistant
state forester in charge Of fire control,
has been designated by the Commits
sion of State Forests and Parks to
serve in his place.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
Detailed Report of
Legislature Bills
To Be Forthcoming
Most of Legislation Piloted
Successfully Through General
Assembly

While most of the Garrett county
legislation was piloted successfully
through the Maryland legislature,
which adjourned on April 2, detailed
report of just how it all affects the
taxpayers will not be available until
next week.
The county sales tax bill failed to
pass, since the state adopted state
wide sales tax program, and the bill
eXempting Garrett county from the
Forest Conservance Act was killed in
committee, according to Senator L. NJ.
Fraley. The bill providing for election
of members of the Board of Educa-
tion also died in committee, he said.
Some changes were noted in the
final passage Of the bill to provide
81 100000 for school buildings, ac-
cording to Ronald E. McIntire, men,
Der of the House of Delegates. The
advisory committee was specifically
lldHicu anu was W Dc lHlIldIly colH-
posed of Messrs. Earl H. Ault, Floyd
B. Leighton, George Littman, Ray Nc
Cullough, Milton E. Pritts, H. c.
Riggs and Stewart Rodamer.
The House also amended the bill to
provide that the Commissioners were
authorized and directed to "erect new
high school and elementary school
buildings and to improve and/or make
additions to existing high school and
elementary school buildings in the
towns of Oakland, Accident, Friends
vile, kitzmiller and Grantsville, and
in any other community requiring
such new buildings, additions, and/or
improvements as the advisory COM
mittee and the County Commissioners
recommend"
The act to create a state debt Of
$560,000, with the proceeds to be used
for erection of armories at Prince
Frederick, Oakland, Ellicott City and
Leonardtown, was finally passed.
A sanitary commission was created
for the Deep Creek Lake section, but
the bill in its final passage was
nothing like the original, Mr.. Nc
lntirc said. The purpose of this bill
is to regulate the area to prevent any
further contamination of the Lake
which would make it unsafe as d re-
sort area.
Delegate Geppert, of Allcgany,
steered much amended strip mining
bill through the General Assembly.
When he first introduced the measure
to regulate strip mining in Allegany
and Garrett counties it called for re-
placement of displaced soil and re-
planting under supervision of the
state forester. The House eliminated
the replanting provisions. The Gar
rett County delegates favored the
measure but Garrett county was eN-
empted from the provisions of the
measure when it reached the Senate.
Just how Garrett county will profit
from the bills passed, in regard to
schools, roads, etc, are expected to be
outlined by the legislators by next
week.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
&o4te4 Hope and Go~ao9e
By the Rev. Henry Knox Sheriff., D. D., LII. D.
Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church

The first Easter changed Defeat into Victory Despair into
the Proclamation Of Good News-Cowardce into Heroism This
disciples by their the time of the Crucifxion
held that all lost Discouraged addened they their
take life best they could when they had the
Whemng experience of the Living Christ His Transforming
power sent them out into the ancient world ndomitabe
apostles Of His Kingdom.
What lesson for day. There be mnmising the
tragedy of world Man has wrought unmagnabe destruction
and suffering upon himself We still tumble for the
of recovery of salvation Many have lost faith the
possible goodness of Dsusonment and cynicism we'll
despair in the air
Easter comes! He is risen! AS this fact grips lives
know that God lives and regn that in Christ He gives the
power become God Hearts again
strong Aua With hope and face the tasks of
reconciliation and of rebuilding The disciple who
do all things through Christ who strengthens him. Perhaps the
of faith the ability by that faith
the world.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
Anvets Elect
Local Officers

Thomas B. Sheehe was elected Com
mandcr of Amvets Post No. 8, Oak
land, at a meeting held Friday eve
ming, March 28, at 500 pm, at the
Amvets Post located in the Manhat-
tan Hotel
Other officers elected were: Senior
Vice-Commander, Edward G. Schmidt;
Junior Vice Commander, Irwin Rudy
Jr.; Adiutant, Richard Sheche; FL
nance Officer, Regis kerins; Sergeant
at Arms, Carl Wilson; Chaplain, John
Castilow.
Wilmer Graves will act in the ca
pacity Of Club Steward.
Joseph R. Sain and Thomas Shcehc
attended the State Department meet
ing of the Amvets held at Cumber-
land, Sunday, March 30. With rep
resentativcs from eight of the States
Posts attending, it was unanimously
decided that each post would map
program to combat juvenile dclin-
quency. The juvenile delinquency pro-
gram is to begin on May l.
A membership drive will be con-
Quoted by the Oakland Post to enroll
veterans of World War II into the or
ganization. The George C. Miller Post
No. II, located at Frostburg, has been
accepted by the State Department.
The next meeting will be held on
the first Friday Of May at the Post
home.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
Publish April Fool Edition

Oakland High School journalists in
charge Of THE Acorn" student pub
lication, surprised the students ON
Tuesday, April l, with a special April
Fool Issue titled THE Nut"
a streamer headline informed them
that school closed as teachers left, but
closer inspection Of the story re-
vcaled that it was just Monday eve
ming at 1870, and they had Just gone
home for the evening. There were a
number Of features, news stories, and
advertisements, all written in fun"
declared the editors, Warren Mann
and James Smart.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
Club Plans Tag Day

Members of the Business and Pro-
fessional Womcn's club are planning
tag day on Saturday, April 5, for
voluntary contributions to the hospital
fund.
The tags are to be sold and dis
tributed by the intermediate Girl
Scouts. The Women's club has pledged
$500 for the hospital fund, and this
is one of the methods they have de-
cided to adopt.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
Fire Towers Open

District Forester William A. Parr
announced this week that all fire
towers in the area are open and every
precaution is being taken to prevent
spring forest and brush fires.
Persons burning brush for clearing
land must report their intentions to
the forestry office and their nearest
volunteer fire department. Parr said.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
Sugar Stamp Valid
For Ten Pounds

Spare Stamp II in family ration
books, good for ten pounds of sugar,
became validated on Tuesday, April
l. Spare Stamp So, which expired on
March 81, was good for only five
pounds, but the Office of Price Ad-
ministration pointed out that the new
stamp must cover both regular home
use and current home canning needs.
No special stamps for home canning
sugar will be validated during 1947.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
Bus Line Granted
Extension of Permit

The Maryland Public Service Com
mission has awarded an extension of
a permit to operate Emery's Motor
Coach Lines, and new roundtrip ser
vice between Cumberland Oakland has
been instituted by the company, eff
fective April I, according to r. l..
Emery, Jr., owner.
The company previously was opcr-
ating only as far as Westernport.
Emery said two new coaches were eX-
pccted to be ready for service by
April |, when roundtrips daily be-
tween Cumberland and Oakland were
inaugurated over routes 220, 1876 and
3S.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
Rotarians TO See
Movie on Forestry

Elmer Upole, of the Forestry De-
partment, will present a motion pic
ture on some phase of forestry before
the weekly meeting of the Oakland
Rotary club on Friday evening. The
program is in charge of c. c. Rcckard.
At last weeks meeting Merle
Frantz, elementary principal, dis
cussed the Child Program" in the
public school system.
The Republican., 1947-04-03
rett-Allegany
Jail Merger Urged

The State Board of Correction rec
commended that several of Maryland's
less populous counties combine their
jails and that all countries remove
them from the sheriff's jurisdiction.
Jails in Calvert, Caroline, Howard,
Kent and Queen Anne counties were
criticized specifically in the report. 1t
also said there is "lack Of co-ordin-
alton" at the Anne Arundel county
Jail. The survey recommended that
Garrett county confine its prisoners
at the Allcgany county Jail and
pointed out that the average daily
population at the Garrett County
lookup is six.