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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
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safety campaign being made by newspapers of Maryland
to reduce highway fatalities and property damage Whether
not the campaign will show results depends upon each auto
mobile driver and upon each pedestrian.
Figures for June show 1888 accidents the with 81
killed and 815 injured For the six months period there 1862
killed. and this with 179 killed for the
period Of 1947 In 1916 there 48 traffic
434 traffic DEATHS that would appear that concentrated eff
fort does have effect There STILL however, much for
Improvement
Statistics show that the drivers causing the most accidents
those up to twenty-one years of age.
W. Lee Egn, commissioner of vehicles has listed
don which will keep persons out of trouble and may win adj
mraton for them for being good drivers Here they
Don't drive when drinking, top of hills
Don't fail to stop when school buses loading and unload
ing.
Don't fail to dim your lights judgment driving speed
Give people walking right and don't take other drivers
right of way.
Keep your brakes right and also head and tail lights.
Don't try to beat traffic lights and stop at stop signs
Give proper hand signals Be polite it costs nothing.
Don't fail to stop and give name after accident.
The number of Maryland accidents 1947 otaled 17731 in
which people killed OF this number ITO pedestr
Number injured toaled 8848.
The figures should be than dry statistics Back of those
figures human beings who might be alive today the auto
mobile driver had used good judgment All of make high
way safety No. l requirement
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
About 20 Guardsmef1
Will Attend Camp

About twenty guardsmen from
Company B, 121st Engineers, will at
tend the National Guard summer en-
campment at Camp Richie, Begin
ming Saturday, it was announced.
Four of the men already have gone,
and the balance will follow on Satur-
day morning with full equipment.
James McRobie and Ernest Oren-
dorf left Tuesday to attend Bakers
school prior to opening of the camp,
while LIST Lieut.. Stanley Calhoun and
T-5 Donald Hinebaugh left yesterday
for the camp.
Lieut.. Fred Kisner and S.-Sgt. Wal
Ter Hoye are hoping to attend for
part of the session and the exact
number of enlisted men to attend will
not be known until Saturday it was
stated.
The company was supplied with six
army trucks to carry the men and
equipment to their destination.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
IAWOL Soldier Is Held
ON Forgery Charge

Harold D. Dewitt, Sang Run, who
was ordered by army officials to be
held on an AWOL charge, is also be-
ing held here for grand jury action on
a forgery count Dewitt was alleged
to have passed 500 check on c. w.
Highlander on which the signature of
Melvin Dewitt and endorsement of
David Dewitt appeared identical.
The check was caught at the First
National bank. He also was said to
have had another cashed at the VIM.
Glotfelty restaurant, and when appre-
hended authorities said he had an
other already made out on his person.
He was given a hearing on Satur-
day before Trial Magistrate H. A.
Loraditch.
James Kisner was given a hearing
on charge of tampering with an
automobile belonging to Ralph Pritts
and was given a suspended sentence
of 80 days in Jail.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
Demonstration Agent
Named for the County

Miss Eleanor Knowles Dearborn, of
Bradford, Massachusetts,, has been
appointed home demonstration agent
for Garrett county by the Extension
Service, it was learned this week.
She will assume her duties on August
LIST and will accompany the All club
representatives from this county who
will attend club week at the Uni
versity of Maryland. She will then
begin active duty in the county on
August 8.
Miss Dearborn was formerly in
Red Cross work and overseas during
the recent war. She has done adult
education work and was a college in
structor last year. She was in the
county about two weeks ago, at
which time approval of her appoint
ment was given by the County Coun-
Gil of Homemakers clubs.
Miss Jessie Guard, of near Friends
vile, has been acting as temporary
agent in the county, for two days
each week, since the resignation of
Mrs. Mary Orr Hayward as agent be-
came effective last November.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
No Decision Reached
on School Program

No decision was reached on the
school building program for the
county at a scheduled meeting of the
County Commissioners, Building COM
mittee and legislators held last even
ing in the Court House.
j. Edward Helbig, president Of the
Commissioners, said that two repre-
sentatives on the building committee
were unable to attend and that be-
fore any decision was made on the ac-
ceptance or rejection of the master
plan, another meeting would be held
next week.
At last nights meeting R. Bowen
Hardesty, assistant superintendent of
schools, presented the master plan in
detail to those present which in
cluded the two-high school plan, one
at Keyser Ridge, and one in the Oak
land area, using the present schools
at Grantsville, Friendsville and Ac-
cident for improved elementary
schools.
Workin out the financial problem;
on a sound basis was also discussed
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
Forty-Seven Pass
Beginners Swim Tests

Forty-seven boys and girls who
participated in the learn to swim"
program conducted by the American
Red Cross during the past six weeks,
passed the beginners requirements
for Red Cross swimming cards, it
was announced by Herbert H. Leigh
ton and Rita Bittle, swimming in
structors.
There were 10 from the Oakland
class, II from Crellin, from Bit
finger, IA from Friendsville, 1 from
Grantsville, and from McHenry.
To earn card the pupil must hold
his breath for at least 10 seconds,
breath rhythmically while alternate
ly submerged and recovering his
face from the water for at least 10
successive times, float and glide in d
prone position and on his back, kick
glide on his back and in a prone
position from 3 to 5 body lengths,
execute an elementary arm stroke,
combine leg and arm movements in
a prone position in approved manner,
be able to change direction, turn and
dive head first using a plain front
header.
After the pupil accomplishes these
skills, he must also jump into deep
water, level off and swim Is yards
and return to starting point, dives
from deck or dock, swim Is yards
and return, and upon return turn on
his back and then turn back to front
position.
Those passing the requirements
include the following list:
Oakland-Samuel Moore, Lynn
Warfeld, Mona Lou Evans, Thomas
Sheehe, Alonzo w. Schaeffer, Douglas
E. Smith, Robert Glaze, Naomi A.
Ashby, Thomas Hutchinson, il.
Crellin-Larry A. Friend, Denver
Sisler, Elmer A. Mersing, Junior C.
Lantz, Dennis L. Sisler, James V.
Ashby, Arlene Lewis, Janice L. Mer-
sing, Robert D. Dewitt, Jack l.
Mersing, James Mersing.
Bittinger-Paul D. Brenneman,
Donald E. Smith, Robert V. Smith,
Joseph w. Bucket, 10 Ellen Bucket,
Phyllis Rae Beachy, Rita Ruth Buck
ell, Herbert Bucket, Jr.
Reconsideration V. Shoemaker,
Dorothy J. Shoemaker, Thelma
G. Schroyer, Robert S. Murphy, Es-
Their May Murphy, Doris E. Angus
tine, Reda L. Teats, Jack Wheeler,
Eleanor A. Daley, Bessie Capel,
Bertha Capel, James D. Williams,
William Capel, Loretta Lewis.
Grantsville- Marjorie Ann Kelly.
McHenry-Dale Paugh, Wilma Lee
Long, Vida Ann Savage.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
Brennenan Freed
in Fatal Crash

Glen Brenneman, of Bittinger, was
found not guilty of charge of man.
slaughter by automobile in the death
of Benz Franklin erosion, 81, oil
Loeb Lynn, on July II, on route 219
north of Oakland, at a preliminary
hearing before Trial Magistrate H
A. Loraditch on Monday.
Four witnesses testified that Bren-
neman was on the right side of the
road and that Croston's motorcycle
was on the wrong side when the two
collided.
Brenneman escaped injury when
his car was overturned but erosion
was thrown 20 feet and was killed
almost instantly. His motorcycle
burned.
Minor injuries were sustained in
the same crash by Francis Edward
Murphy, Wilmington, N. c., driver OF
another motorcycle, and Thomas
erosion, brother of the dead man.
who was riding with Murphy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
District Circle
WOW. Name Leader

Evelyn Schroyer was elected presi-
dent of the Mountain District of the
Women's WOW, at the convention
held in Oakland on July Goth.
Representatives from Oakland,
Deer Park, Friendsville and Swan
ton were present.
Others elected were Mrs. Odessa
Bishoff, past president; Iona Friend,
president; Margaret Graham,
End president; Josephine Fisher,
secretary; Catherine Friend, treas
urer; Rachel Walter, chaplain; Elsie
Schaeffer, musician; Amy Wilson, at
tendant; Mareva Teets, assistant at
tendant; Lucy Thomas, auditor; cap
tain and team, Mary Harvey, Jean
Savage, Ethel Metheny, G. Friend,
Arfreta Friend and Sarah Friend.
Beatrice Custer and Goldie Rhodes
were initiated into the Odessa Bishof
grove No. 48, of Swanton. The Swan
ton grove was hostess for the cafe
terra served at o'clock. The Ne
tional Committee Woman, Fay Kav
Littman, who was guest, discussed
the State Convention which is to be
held on April %, 1919, in Washing
ton, D. c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
Several Entries Filed
For 18th Annual
Tennis Tournament

Several entries have already been
received for participation in the 9th
annual tennis tournament for the
Western Maryland championships
it was announced by Ralph E. Weber
general chairman. Closing deadline
for single entries is 8 o'clock on Sun
day, August 8.
The matches will be held August 8
to IA, inclusive, on the Mt. Lake
Park courts, with events in mems
and women's singles and doubles and
mixed doubles. A new trophy is be-
ing offered this year, three-yeal
challenge cup for the winner of the
mems singles events for three success
sive years. John H. Curtiss, of Wash
ington, d. c., took home the Major
W. N. Skyles cup last season after
winning the event in 1915, 1916 and
1947.
Women will compete for the Fran
ces Grimes Memorial bowl which also
will become the permanent property
of the player when won three times
One leg of the bowl was won last
year by Mrs. Elizabeth Hugus Smith
Wheeling, w. Va.
Social events during the week in
clude a reception at Mt. Lake hotel
on August 10, an informal dance at
the Oakland Country club with music
by the Noblemen Trio on August IL
and formal subscription dance at
the Mt. Lake Hotel with Marty Flynn
and his Society Ramblers on August
10. Dances will be open to friends of
club members and those interested i!
the tournament.
Breaking from the precedent OF
awarding prizes at a party the night
after the last game is played, the Mt
Lake Tennis club will present the
trophies Immediately following the
tournament finals.
At a meeting of the Tennis Clut
the following members were elected
to serve as officials: George P. Dea.
con, Jr., president; John A. Luse, j.
vice-president; Ralph Weber, general
chairman; Mrs. Wilson K. lowering
| secretary; Mrs. Walter w. Pollard
Jr., treasurer; Mrs. George P. Dea
con, Jr., chairman of social activities
and Jack Treacy, program and pub.
licity chairman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
Miss Garrett County
Prepares to Compete
For Maryland Title

Miss Molly Smart, winner of Miss
Garrett County" of 1913, will leave
for Cumberland on Sunday to pre-
pare for the "Miss Maryland" cor
test, slated to convene at Fort Hill
high school at $3.50 Monday night
Miss Smart will appear in both bath
ing suit and evening dress, and pre-
sent a monolog in Negro dialect at
the event.
Upon arrival in Cumberland, Miss
Smart is scheduled for a rehearsal
parties, dinners, and another re-
hearsal on Monday. If declared win
ner, she will remain at the Fort Cum
berland hotel as guest of the Jay
Gees, and then on Sunday make an
appearance at the West Virginia
pageant at Moundsville, w. Va
"Miss Maryland" will leave for Al
lantic City on Septembert6 to vie for
the title of Miss America" the
winner of which, along with the -four
runners-up, will be given $4,000 in
scholarships by the Catalina swim
suit company and the Joseph Ban
croft and Son fabric company.
Miss Smart was selected as winner
from this area on July 8 when she
entered in competition with two other
girls in a contest sponsored by the
Mt. Top Chamber of Commerce. She
is daughter of Mrs. Angela Smart
and was graduated from Oakland
high school in the spring of this year
She intends to enter Towson State
Teachers college this fall in prepar-
alton for teaching career.
twenty-five seats were reserved al
Fort Hill high school for Garrett
citizens, and what tickets remain
may be obtained from w. o. Davis
secretary of the Chamber of Com
merce, phone %.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
Plans for Community
Dollar Days Underway

The Mt. Top Chamber of Commerce
sent out circular letters this week to
local merchants proclaiming plans
for the contemplated Community Dol
lar Days, scheduled for August Is
and IA. All business houses that par
ticipated in the Christmas shopping
campaign are said to be included in
the event, w. 0. Davis, secretary, re-
ports.
The Chamber is planning to adver-
tise in the county newspapers and
supply the merchants with window
pennants and posters. The theme of
the program is good value for dol
lar" Mr.. Davis said.
Members who compose the adver-
Using committee are Charles c.
Briner, Wilbur Close, w. o. Davis,
Newton Coplin, and Donald R. Sincell.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
Upole to Receive
Hearing Tomorrow

A petition has been filed in the
Circuit Court in Cumberland by Rich
ard Upole, AZ, formerly of this coun-
ty, waving his rights before the
October grand jury and asking for an
immediate trial on two charges.
Upole was released several weeks
ago under bond for action of Circuit
Court in Pittsburgh in connection
with the alleged larceny of jewelry
and furnishings valued at $1,000.
Later he was taken into custody on d
charge of passing a fraudulent check
on man whose car he sold.
Chief Judge William A. Hustler set
tomorrow at 9:15 a. m. for a hearing
in the case.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
Remains of Soldier
Will Be Re-Buried

Re-burial services for Pfc. Edward
A. Bateman will take place on Sun
day afternoon at the North Glades
cemetery. Proctor Kildow Post,
American Legion, of Oakland will
have charge of final rites at the
grave.
Pfc. Bateman entered service in
June, 1912, at Fort George G. Meade
and from there he was sent to Camp
Pickett, Va. He was sent overseas in
December, 1912, and was killed in
action July 16, 1913, in north Africa
area, during the invasion of Sicily.
Born near Swanton January 70
1912, he was son of Hugh and
Annie Howell Bateman. He was 81
years of age at the time of his
DEATH
Surviving are his parents, six
brothers and sisters, Clarence H
Bateman, John w. Bateman, James
Bateman and Mrs. Margaret Fitz-
water, all of Swanton; Mrs. Berna-
dine Keller, Hagerstown; Mrs. Mary
Serysone, Westernport.
The remains will be received at the
Leighton Funeral home on Saturday
morning and removed to the home OF
his parents on Saturday afternoon
Funeral services will be at 200
o'clock Sunday afternoon from the
North Glade Methodist church, with
Carl Skipper in charge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
B. & Q. Representative
To Speak Tonight
At c. of C. Dinner

Gayle w. Arnold, chief of the in
dustrial relations of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, will speak to men,
bers of the Mt. Top Chamber of
Commerce at a dinner meeting to-
night at the Mt. Lake Hotel. Mr.. Ar
mold will discuss the possibilities of
an industry for this area, it was
stated by Chamber members.
w. o. Davis, secretary of the
organization, reported that about 100
members are expected to attend the
function which will convene at 6:15
p. m.
Mr.. Arnold will be accompanied by
his wife and an affiliate, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stemple.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
Scouts to Camp

Around twenty boy scouts of Oak
land troop, under the direction of
Wilbur Jones, will leave Sunday after
noon for Deep Greek Lake for their
annual encampment of two weeks.
Assisting Mr.. Jones. in the camp
program will be Gerald Johnson, Rob-
ert B. Sincell, George H. Hanst and
William W. Mace. Arlie Fike will be
in charge of the meals.
Final plans for the camp will be
completed at meeting this evening
of members of the Troop Committee
and committee from the Lions club,
working with William Fife, scout
master.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
P.-T.A. Meeting Called

A meeting of members of the Ele-
mentary Parent-Teacher association
has been called for next Tuesday
evening at 8 o'clock in the elementary
school building.
Willard Ryan, vice president, who is
arranging for the meeting, said that
Joseph Sollars, the new principal,
would be there, and that improve
ments to the cafeteria would be the
important item to be discussed.
A large attendance of parents of
the school children, was being urged.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
Renews for Goth Year

Ellsworth Maybe, of near Swallow
Falls, was in The Republican office
on Saturday to renew his subscription
for the 66th consecutive year, which
is believed to be the record, known
thus far.
He stated he received his first is
sue as it was printed from the hand
press. At that time the office was To-
Gated where the scale house now
stands, on Liberty street, and he got
the paper from the late Capt. James
A. Hayden, founder of the paper and
its first editor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
Two Holes in One

Two golfers got "holes in one"
while playing on the Oakland Golf
club course this week, and their
names were added to the several who
had been successful in recent years
here.
Kenneth Thomas, Uniontown, Pa,
got hole in one on the No. / green
on Sunday, while a Mr.. Kennedy, Mt.
Lake visitor, had hole in one on No.
4 green on Tuesday.
l. J. Bosley, manager of the course,
said there were 107 players on the
greens on Sunday, the largest num-
Der ever recorded in one day.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
B. and O. President
Plans Weekend Here

Roy B. White, president of the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad, is planning
to spend the weekend at Mt Lake
Park, according to information re-
ceived in this office.
Several work crews have been busy
at the Park making the surroundings
presentable.
He will arrive in his special car
which will be placed on the siding at
the Park for his headquarters, and
from which place he will make sever
al tours of the county,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
Resigns Passionate

Rev. James Macleod, pastor of the
Mt. Lake Park Baptist church, pre-
scented his resignation at the regular
service held in the church last Sun
day evening.
He and his wife are now on vacation
and no details were available The
resignation will take effect upon his
return.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
To Go To Camp

Thirteen members of the Oakland
Brownie troop plan to leave Sunday
for Camp Riamo, near Pennington,
Pa, for their annual encampment.
Those going for two weeks include
Carolyn Sue Dusic, Nancy Pollock,
JoAnn Echard, Mary Ann Nally, Joan
McRobie, Martha Sheehe, Sharon Lii
Ter and Patty Gortner.
Those planning to go for one week
are Brenda DeBerry, Carol Crowthers,
Patty Leighton, Barbara Jean Krey-
enbuhl and Arveta Bell.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
Reunion Planned

There will be a Schrock reunion at
Pleasant Valley recreation area near
Bittinger on Saturday, August Z, to
which relatives and friends are being
invited.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
Races at Cumberland

Today is F. 0. Eagles day at the
Cumberland races and the trophy
races are Marbles Jewelry Store, F..
0. Eagles, Mrs. Howard E. CLANCY
and the Oakland purse with Hine-
baugh Restaurant trophy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-29
Weather More Promising

The weather was more promising
during the past week with several
days without rain. Rain fell on IT
days during the month for total of
almost 7 inches.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-01-22
GdrrYowen News

Elvin Davis, Sam Denny, OAR
rel and William Drake are all
working together getting their
summer wood.
MIR. and Mrs. Sam Denny
made a business "trip to Billings
Monday.
Elvin Clawson met with an
unfortunate accident Monday,
when an electric saw cut his
fingers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Braaten
were Hardin shoppers Thursday.
MIR. and Mrs. Pete Pitsch and
children were Hardin callers on
Saturday.
Those who took part in the
Farm Program at Hardin Mon
day were MIR. and Mrs. Andrew
Pitsch, MI. and Mrs. Orpha
Drake, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent
Nepper, MIR. and Mrs. A. r.
Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Harris
and Mr. Pete Pitsch.
Mrs. Joe Nagashima enter
tanned 20 guests at a Chow
Mein dinner on Friday evening.
Mrs. Pete Pitsch has been
confined to her home by illness.
MI. and Mrs. A. r. Davis CAL
led at the Finley Mocobee home
to take Miss Beverly home, she
has been visiting her grand
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Hen
ming spent Sunday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Davis.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-01-22
GRASSHO PPERS AGAIN
PRESENT PROBLEM

Grasshoppers will again be a
problem to Big Horn county
this season according to the Egg
Survey report of the Bureau OF
Entomology and Plant Quaran-
tine just released. The northern
and eastern parts of the county
including the lower Big Horn
valley and the Sarpy country
will probably have an infesta-
ton rated as Threatening" to
severe. The survey report
indicates a probable infestaGion
for the upper Big Horn and
Little Horn valleys as light
to threatening. Alfalfa fields
seem to be the principal points
of infeStation. Range areas of
the county are slated for only
a light or unimportant infesta-
ton. The Big Horn county in.
festation ties, on to the lower
Yellowstone area of scutheas-
tern Montana which is consid-
cred to be one of the most Sc
we're infestations in the United
states. The late fall season of
1947 provided ideal egg-laying
conditions which account for
general serious situation in
prospect for this year.
Although various spscies of
grasshoppers can be seen almost
any month of the year in Mon
tana the kinds Of economic i'm
portance will not appear until
temperatures reach about 80 de.
grees for four to five consecu-
tive days. These conditions US
ually do not prevail until the
month of May or later. Types
of grasshopperS that spend the
winter in the adult stage are
of no economic Importance.
Contrary to popular opinion
winter weather has no effect
on the Matching of grasshop-
per eggs. According to studies
of the Montana Experiment
station the killing temperature
for grasshopper eggs is around
zero. The egg pods are deposit
ted in the ground surface about
one inch deep and before zero
weather occurs there is usually
snow on the ground to insulate
the surface to several degrees
above zero. At the same time