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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
Opening of Coal
Washing Plant
Is Postponed

Completion of the two million dollar
coal washing plant, under construction
at Bayard, is being delayed until
April because of slow delivery of ma
terials, according to H. F. Beattie,
vice president and general manager
Of the Davis Coal and Coke company,
at Thomas. The plant was formerly
scheduled to begin operations March /.
Milburn W. Mann, manager of the
Maryland State Employment office
here, said number of workmen from
that section had been coming to his
office to file claims for unemployment
compensation, as a result of the post
ponement
Beattie also announced at the same
time that William Slader formerly of
England, and for the past IS months
a mine inspector for the state, had
resigned to become superintendent of
kempton Mine No. ~, at Kempton.
Slader was superintendent of the Da-
Wilson coal company in Morgan
town prior to becoming an inspector.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
TRAIN WRECK WEST OF OAKLAND
CAUSES DEATH OF ENGINEER
Workman Falls From
Bridge Into River

A member Of the emergency crew
helping to clear the B. and O. tracks
on Tuesday evening was added to the
injured list when he stepped from
work car and plunged through the
bridge for about 40 feet into the icy,
rain-swollen Youghiogheny river
The workman, Brown Kahn, 45-year-
old Keyser. w. Va, negro, said after
wards that he was carried at least
100 yards downstream by the swift
current before he was able to swim
to shore. He was fully clothed and
wore heavy boots.
Kahn then walked back to the train
in weather which was six above zero,
where Workmen removed his frozen
clothes and wrapped him in blankets.
Dr. E. l. Baumgartner, who examined
him, said he suffered dislocated
shoulder. He was sent to Potomac Val
lay hospital, Keyser, on train No. u,
Tuesday evening, for further treat
ment.
The Youghiogheny river was high
from rains Of the day previous.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
Roads Delegations
See Commissioners

Several delegations from various
sections Of the county were before the
County Commission 1rs this week in
regard to hard surfacing of existing
country roads. Delegations came from
Ryan's Glade, Bethlehem, Sunnyside
Mason School section, Bittinger and
Cove. The Commissioners heard the
requests and reserved their decision
The Commissioners named DR.. f. f
Sollars as physician to the Jail and
Thane o. White as custodian at the
Court House, but held over until the
next meeting the appointment of the
clerk to the board, secretary to the
board, county roads engineer, and sec
rotary to the supervisor of assess
ments.
j. Edward Helbig, board president
was named as the member Of the
County Welfare Board
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
Twenty Deer Are
Released in County

Twenty Wisconsin deer were re-
leased in three sections of the county
Sunday by game wardens.
The twenty bucks were among a
truckload of 80 brought east by the
Phil Showalter Game Farm, Of Jack
son, Wisconsin. The other eighteen
were assigned to the state Of New
Jersey.
Ten of the deer were released near
Swallow Falls, five at New Germany
and five on Negro Mountain. A hog
ring was placed in the ear Of each
buck before it was released for identi-
fication purposes when the kills are
checked next season. All Of the bucks
averaged about $50 pounds.
Joseph A. Minkc, regional game
warden; George Shields, Maryland
deputy warden; Francis Ruge and
Lloyd Cook, district wardens for this
county, assisted in releasing the
bucks.
Mr.. Ruge also announced that 4S0
rabbits had been received from Mis-
souri, and had been distributed in vali-
Gus places in the county. Two hundred
forty were received last week and 24O
arrived yesterday.
He said they shouldn't have much
trouble in this climate as it is similar
to that Of Missouri.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
Generous Support
Needed in March
of Dimes Campaign

That the March of Dimes needs
more generous community support
than ever before to replenish funds
of the National Foundation for In
fantile Paralysis, was announced by
Dr. E. |. Baumgartner, local chairman.
These funds were depleted while
last summers polio epidemic,
second greatest in the nations his
tory.
Incomplete figures indicate that the
1916 polio toll will exceed 10000 vic
Tins, the majority of whom depend
solely on the March of Dimes as the
only means Of restoration to health
and future usefulness in their com
munity. In 1914 there were SOB per
sons, mostly children, paraIyzed
In explaining where some of the
funds are used, Dr. Baumgartner
pointed out that in March, 1916, the
Maryland chapter contributed $4,000
toward the establishment of a respir-
ator center in the Children's hospital
school, Baltimore. This is the hospital
where Garrett county polio cases are
sent for treatment. The center pro-
vides 24-hour nursing care required
by respirator cases. The center per-
mits physicians to study many cases
Of this type Of polio and from this
center it is hoped new and improved
methods of treatment may be de-
veloped.
The drive will continue through Jan
ualy 30 Benefit dances are to be held
at Oakland, Kitzmiller and Grants
Vile There will be collections in the
several theatres Of the county and
coin containers have been placed in
many business establishments for in
dividual contributions.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
Proceedings in
State Legislature

A proposal to empower the general
assembly to pass on the state public
school budget, described by State
Superintendent PuIlcn as IAN inSidi-
Gus attempt to undermine the school
system was the cause Of controversy.
Under provisions Of a proposed con-
stitutional amendment, to 90 before
the Senate, governor of Maryland
would be Ineligible for third con
sccutive term.
Establishment of 81 million high
way protective fund for Identification
of roadsides is proposed in bill intro
duced in House of Delegates. The bill
would add cent to State gasoline tax
after June /. The tax is already
cents a gallon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
Forestry Board
Meets On Tuesday

A meeting Of the Garrett county
Forestry board was held Tuesday eve
ming at 7 o'clock at the William
James hotel, to discuss registration
activity Of producers Of forest pro-
ducts and forestry department regu-
lations
The meeting was addressed by
Walter w. Dawson, States Attorney,
who pointed out that two appeal cases
would be heard in the courts here,
wherein two operators paid the
license fee under protest.
Attending the meeting were Lester
Yutzy, Crellin; William Winterberg
and Joseph Fahcy, Grantsville; mem
bers of the Forestry Board; Bern
ard l. Gender, and members of the
State forestry department, Joseph +,
Kaylor, H. G. Buckingham, William
johnson and r. Bond.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
Service
Places 437 Persons
During Past Year
Summary of Some of Activities
of State Employment Office
Here Reported by Manager

A summary of part of the activities
of the Oakland office of the Maryland
State Employment Service for the
year 1916 indicates that a total of 437
persons were placed in various indus
tries, 244 of which were veterans of
World War II. OF the 244 veterans
placed, "a were handicapped.
A total of SIS employers in Garrett
County have been approved for On
The-Job Training for veterans, and to
date IS veterans of World War II are
receiving this training in garages,
stores, carpenter shops, banks, ma
chine shops and various other types of
business. Some of the trades or pro-
fessions being taught are store man
ager, meat cutter, automobile machin-
list, refrigeration mechanic, plumber,
blacksmith, stonemason, bookkeeper,
machinist, vulcanizer, electrician, I'M
dertaker and others.
1t is estimated that about 60 vet
Grams of World War II are receiving,
training in COLLEGES or trade schools
under the provisions of the G. |. Bill
of RIGHTS.
There were 4Gl active applications
on file as of january l. 1947, 366 of
This number BEING veterans of World
War II.
If the proposed recreational develop
ment and other nroposed bujIdina,
projects get under wav within the next
few months. MANY persons in Garrett
County will be cmploved on these
projects and reduce unemnIovment in
the area,
Itinerant service is maintained on a
weekly basis at three towns Kitzn7il-
Ter, Crantsville and Friendsville, in
addition to the Oakland office being
open Monday through FRIDAY of each
week.
Annointment of a new Field Assis-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
Garrett Bond Sale
For 1916 Is Shown

The U. S. Treasury Departments
figures for the sale of L. S. Savings
bonds in Garrett county for the year
1916 show a total of $487 $50. In
Maryland the total was $96,731 900.
1t is estimated that something over
so percent of the total sales of series
'E" bonds in Maryland in 1916 came
from purchases made through payroll
deduction.
The "E" bond sale in Garrett coun-
ty totaled 1851 1888, while the series
IF" and &c" combined totaled $780,
I'll.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
$2l,S39.95 Expended
BY Welfare Board
During December

The Garrett County Welfare Board
spent total of $2l ,839.95 in the
month Of December from Federal,
State, and County funds, according to
Francis J, Connolly, executive sec
rotary. The expenditures are broken
down as follows:
Old Age Assistance, $8,395.00; Aid
to Dependent Children, $6,53G00; Gen
eral Public Assistance. $4,01400; Pub
lie Assistance to the Needy Blind,
$4,000; Boarding Home Care, $517;
Administration, $2,175.O0
Three new grants were made from
Old Age Assistance funds and one
case was closed. Four families were
taken off for Aid to Dependent Chill
dren, while the cases of six families
were closed. Two new cases were
taken on for General Public Assistance
funds, while six eases were closed.
Funds appropriated for General
Public Assistance are insufficient to
take on any additional cases, Mr. Con-
molly declared In addition, the amount
Of money appropriated is insufficient
to carry the program at the present
rate of expenditures Hence, he added,
it will be necessary for the Welfare
Board to curtail its program. The
Board is keeping itself currently in
formed Of the situation and will take
the necessary steps to keep within the
amount of money available from coun-
ty funds, he concluded.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
Garrett County Man
Held III Georgia Jail

Two tri-state area men, one Of them
from Finzel, being held in Atlanta,
Ga, on an automobile larceny charge,
are also wanted in this county on the
same count, and one may be wanted
in connection with crime in Cumber-
land, according to information re-
ceived this week.
The two men being held in Fulton
County, Ga, jail were identified as
Edison DUR, Finzel, and Lewis B.
Hacker, Ridgeley Sheriff A. B. Eos
ter of Fulton County, said the men
were arrested in Pikesville, Ky, after
stealing two cars in Atlanta and are
also wanted in Miami and Jacksonville,
Fla, on similar charges,
Maryland State Police placed de-
tanner against DUR on charges Of
stealing a car owned by his uncle,
Mason DUR, Grantsville, on Novem-
Der 25, Sheriff Foster said, and later
selling it in Washington, D. c.
DUR repeatedly returned to Cum
bcrland and met Hacker, and both men
started for Florida shortly after that
and allegedly stole an automobile in
jacksonville. Fla, and motorcycle
in Miami before returning to Allan
ia, Ga, where they admit stealing a
car from in front Of the Atlanta rail
road TERMINAL Georgia officers as
serted. The latter stated they then
changed the wiring on another car
which they drove to Pikesville.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
Lutheran Missionary
To Speak Monday

There will be a special service at
the church Monday evening, January
81, 500 p. m. Miss Elsie Otto, re-
turned Lutheran missionary, will
speak on Christian missions in Japan.
Through Lutheran World Relief,
Inc. we are collecting for the needy
in other lands. The following items
are requested: Food: SPAN, Crisco,
Cocoa, Boullion cubes, canned Milk
and Vegetables Shoes: All sizes, rub
Der boots, galoshes, slippers. Clothes;
Coats, underwear, socks, stockings,
bathrobes, suits, dresses, bedclothes.
Shipment of articles brought in will
be made February list.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
Teen-Age Club Still In Full
Swing at Park

A report on the activities of the
Mountainecr Teen-Agc club at the
Park, by Ina Claire Jenkins, president,
shows that after three months the
club is still operating in full swing.
Several improvements have been
made recently and there have been adj
ditional donations which include SO
from Pythian Sisters; $40 from A. T.
White Encampment of Odd Fellows,
Mt Lake Park; SIS from Eastern Star;
$50 from Oakland Rotary club; $40
from Obs P.-T.A.; paint to the value
Of $50 from Miss Eleanor Davis, of
jamestown, N. Y, summer resident
of the Park. Mrs. +. L. Winchell, Mt.
Lake Park, has also given a pin-up
lamp, and Miss Blanche Davis, James
town, dart game.
An automatic monograph was pur-
chased from the Oakland Hardware
and Furniture store for cost, and the
Orange Crush company donated SIS
for records. Miss jenkins said more
records are needed.
She said the average number at
tending was approximately so OH Sat
urday nights and about 30 on Tuesday
nights. Attendance on Tuesday nights
was lower because of high school bas-
ketball games and it was decided to
open the clubhouse ON Wednesday
nights instead Of Tuesday until the
end of basketball season.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
Engine and Seven Cars of Fast
Express Leave Rails Near
1913" Bridge Tuesday Morn
ing; Engineer Pinned in
Cab for so Minutes

Second degree burns, suffered when
Baltimore and Ohio railroad express
train wrecked two miles west of Oak
land about 10 o'clock Tuesday morn
ing, caused the death at 1905 a. M,
Wednesday Of Charles H. Smith, IS,
Cumberland the engineer. Smith, who
died in Memorial hospital, Cumber-
land, sustained burns of the legs, alb
domen, right arm, and suffered from
severe shock.
He was almost buried in the loco
motive cab under coal that poured in
from the tender when the engine over
turned. The burns came from scald-
ing water that dripped on him from
the boiler. He was pinned in the cab
for about 80 minutes.
Smiths fireman, Luther &. Wot-
ring, 81, also of Cumberland, escaped
with right leg injuries when he
jumped from the engine, and was re-
ported to be in good condition.
Smith, almost buried in coal, kept
giving directions to traimen as they
worked desperately to remove the
coal. He was fully conscious when he
finally was removed from the cab and
brought to Oakland in the Bolden
ambulance. Both Smith and Wotring
were given preliminary treatment by
Dr. E. |, Baumgartner, B. and 0.
physician at Oakland, before they
were taken to Memorial hospital.
The wreck occurred just west of
the "8S" bridge across the Youghio-
gheny river. The big mallet type loco
motive and seven ears of the 16-car
train careened off the main line on
the first curve beyond the bridge
and piled over on their sides in the
deep cut.
Both eastbound and westbound
tracks were blocked by the wreck, but
B. and O. wrecking crews soon had
the eastbound track clear for the
regular passenger trains running both
east and west. 1t was estimated it
would take several days to clear the
Wreckage, although H. F. Wyatt,
superintendent of the Cumberland di-
vision. said they would have a tenn
porary track westbound very soon.
The westbound track was torn up for
about 200 yards.
No. 20 is made up at Jersey City
and goes to st. Louis, Mo.
1t was reported that Of the seven
cars deraiIed the five directly behind
the engine and tender were not 50
badly damaged as the sixth and
seventh cars which gave the appear
ance Of having been whipped about
when the engine plunged off the
track. 1t was the two latter cars
which blocked the eastbound track
temporarily. The remaining cars were
returned to the Oakland station by
helper engine.
B. and O. officials had assigned no
cause for the crash.
Smith, B. and O. employee for
about As years, was native Of Pied
mont but had resided in Cumberland
for five years. He was a widower and
is survived by four children. Wotring,
employed by the B. and 0. for four
years, is a veteran Of World War II
and served with the Quartermaster
corps in Italy He was discharged in
August, 1916 and resumed his en-
ployment with the railroad.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
Fraley Named on
Important Committees

Senator Lawrence NJ. Fraley has
been named on several important COM
mittees in the upper branch of the
legislature.
He is on the labor committee, roads
and highways committee, natural re-
sources committee, and the fish and
game committee.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
Clinic Scheduled
for Deaf Children

A clinic for school children who are
hard of hearing will be held on Tues
day, January %, at the health office
in the court house. Sponsored by the
Health Department and Board of Edu-
cation, the clinic is for school children
only. 1t will start at 9 o'clock a. m.
Dr.. NJ. L. Breitstein, Baltimore, will
be here for the examinations. DR.. Jo-
seph P Franklin, health officer, stated
that teachers who have children in
their classes who are hard of hearing
and who are not listed for appoint
ment at the clinic, should notify the
department before Tuesday for a prob
able appointment.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
where these funds 90.

But have the results of the March of Dimes right
here home. Half OF the money contributed this
county and expended upon children who victims of the
dreaded disease.
This battle against mantile paralysis enemy of
all regardless of accident Of BIRTH is ceaseess struggle
This years campaign which ends January 30 in the wake
of the second epidemic of the disease ravage the
nation
The National Foundation and the State organizations
pledged do their utmost when epdemcs individual
break and addition the former continues its endless
research the disease day may
discovered and rendered harmless
Those who this work gather satisfaction from
stricken with the disease regardless age,
creed color need without adequate through lack
Of funds, if all Of contribute literally.
Five times in generation nantle paralysis epdemics have
hit Maryand touching 05 people, leaving hundreds
crippled Few communities equipped combat serious cpl
denies polio assistance pos
be when March of Dimes Funds available. Every
and should help in this effort
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
Leases McCOmaS Beach

Mcclellan Altmcicr, of Hagcrstown,
was in Oakland Monday and arranged
with h. G. McComas for the leasing
of McComas Beach, ON Deep Greek
Lake, for the summer months.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
To ReOrganize Club

There will be a meeting of the Mt
Lake Park Homemakers' club, Janu-
AIRY 2S, at $50 p. M, in the Ladies'
Aid Hall. The purpose is for rcorgan-
ling the club and electing officers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
"A Marriage Permits
Granted During Week

Forty-four marriage licenses were
issued during the past week ending
Tuesday noon from the office Of Rich
ard L. Davis, clerk of the Circuit
court. Two Of those issued were
marked don't publish"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1947-01-23
Ma>ch Of 3ime4 =. .

The March of Dimes appeal for funds to carry on
the fight against infantile paralysis, is request
that ought to be generously supported We are begin
ming to have serious doubts about many of the drives
for clothing, relief, money for this that and the
other country group of individuals. We never know
where these funds 90.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-17
BROWNIE TROOP H0N0RS
 MOTHERS AT XMAS PARTY

Brownies of Troop l3 held a Christmas party yesterday after noon in the American Legion Dug out honoring their mothers. Each mother was presented with a beau tiful box of stationery by her Brownie daughter. The stationery was made by the Brownie at their regular meeting and was decorated with leaf print
 The Brownie also displayed'bright Christmas stockings they had made that will be given to the children at Winfield Home. Brownies were given small favors yesterday and cake and cocoa were served. Leaders for Troop 13 are Mrs. Will Godding and Mrs. Wilfred Johnson.
 Brownies in the Troop are: Helen Meracado, Jane Ninnis, Judy Nelson, Violet Pekovich, Mercedes Quinto, Page Wood, Dolores Addleman. Maureen Avery, Maltn Babcock, Othilie Dreibelbus. Ronde Merle Fleming Stephanie Guanzon. Bar bara Kito, Marilvn Wright and Charmaine Yakopatz.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-17
BLACKWELL BACK;
 FRED CAVANAUGH
 NOW IN PORTLAND

Vance R. Blackwell, of the Pub lie Roads Administration office in Juneau, returned here yesterday from a one months trip to the Port land, Ore, PRA Division office. He arrived via Alaska Coastal Airlines from Ketchikan after travelling that far via PAA.
 Blackwell was on temporary as signment in Portland but was able to be present at the golden wed- ding anniversary celebration of his parents who are Portland residents.
 He reported that he also saw Mrs. Fred Cavanaugh who was formerly assigned to the Juneau PRA office but who transferred to Portland on Dec. l. Both MT. and Mrs Cavan- augh are now living in Portland They left here in October for a trip to Sitka in their small boat and never returned. They continued on to Seattle in the boat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-17
ARMY
 KETTLE BOILING

Christmas must be just around the corner, for the Salvation Army $ Christmas Kettle appeared on lhe streets of Juneau today to do It's part in bringing cheer to those ln need in Juneau.
 The proceeds from the kettle Will he used for Christmas dinners as well as gifts for children and pa tients at the hospital.
 Donations by mail will also be accepted and these can be sent to the Salvation Army, Box 2931.
 The names of needy families should also be sent to P. O. Box 293l or telephoned to 176 or 254.
 Adjt Henry Lorenzen hopes that the people of Juneau will Keep the Kettle Boiling" for the next seven days so that those in need Of relief and Christmas cheer will not be unhappy Christmas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-17
51 PASSENGERS
 OUT ON ALASKA

The steamer Alaska sailed for the south at 7:30 o'clock last evening with 24 passengers for Seattle, p for Petersburg, three for Wrangell and two for Ketchikan. Seattle bound passengers were Mrs. Oscar Alto, H. B Antrim, Mrs. H. B. Antrim, Mrs. R. M. Altman, Erik Conn, Frank LaRochelle, Lor- aine Singer, Mrs R. A Dill, B. F. Merritt, Miss June Brudevold, Mary Meehan, Richard c. Kendall, Mrs. R. c. Kendall Fred Emerson, Jack Hansen, Mrs. Ruby Van Laningham, William Thomas, Lewis G. Allen, Jr., L. H Balm, Mrs. L. H. Balm, Joe Hughes, Mrs Joe Hughes, Den his Hughes, Ed Koenig, Jr.
 To Petersburg: Mrs. M Bogul, w H. Paris, C. w. Hall, Ralph Loken. Mrs. Ralph Loken, Mrs. Emma Wayedelick, Wm. M. Post, Philip Kim, j. Thomas, B. Thomas, Arthur Charles Mrs. Arthur Charles. Fred Robik, Mrs. Fred Robik, Mrs. R. H. Leer, Jeffry Leer, George Okegawa, Mrs. George Oke- gawa, Darlean Okegawa, Ronald Okegawa, J. w. Jones, w. D. Free stone.
 To Wrangell: Mrs. June Hanford, Vicky Hanford, D. L. Wing.
 To Ketchikan: L. Dolkken, B. F. Kane
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-17
ALASKA COASTAL HAS "A
 PASSENGERS ON TUESDAY

Alaska Coastal carried 24 pas sengers yesterday, with stops at Sitka, Funter Bay, Tenakee, Wran- gell and Petersburg.
 Passengers ilo-. ~aneau to SltKa were Bishop John ZlCSin. Jeremlah Burke, G. G. Millice, Sid Thompson J. Goddard, G. Skanner
 Sitka to Juneau: Jack Balllnger' Mrs. Alice Bell, William Feather stone. Mary Waikiki, George Dale
 Funter Bay to Juneau: wallace Westfall, Dale Blyberg.
 Tenakee tc Junec..': H. J. Floresco, Corbitt Shiup, V A-. Liuex, Vance Blackwell
 Juneau to Ketchikan Art Walk CT, Forrest Fryer, Jerry Moore.
 Ketchikan to Wrangell: Ole Haynes, Mill Finch.
 Petersburg to Kethikan: H. R. Flood
 Wrangell to Ketchikan; F. E. Bennett.