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Kodiak mirror., 1948-09-18
Carolinians Get Bears

Two North Carolina big game hunters travelled over 50O0 miles to bag the biggest game on the North American continent and accomplished their mission. c ;. Holler and c F, Barnes, both of Marion, N. C., spent 12 days on the other side of Kodiak Island, with guide Pat Cannon hunting the big bears. MT Barnes shot his bear from
 12O yards at 6:30 in the evening.
 He used a 348 Winchester and
 fired three times to make certain
 of the kill "I think the first sho, would have finished him but 1 wanted to make sure" re- naked Mir. Barne,
 MT HOller shot hlS bea~ from 1 a' out 70 yards, using a 300 Savage. His first shot failed to
 kill the bear and as MT Holler described it, The bear got up and must have scented me or seen my red shirt, any way he charged in our direction and I had a hard time hitting hlm in the tall grass When he finally dropped he was only 39 it from me-.
 MT Barnes bear measured 9 it. 6 in. and MT Holler's 10 it.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-09-18

This was the hunters' f'HE E. tr,p to Alaska and they sald shsey enjoyed the hunt and the trip
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-12-01

This one-man merry-go-round was de-
signed and made by an Indiana farmer.
with his farm welder and using a few
pieces of scrap and junk yard ma
~terials. The hub is an old free wheeling
device mounted on a truck rim and
tire. The tire is filled with water to
balance the youngster as he pumps his
way around.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-12-01
Must you always take the easy nesi?"

musI you Always Idke Inc cosy HSSA'
"Will you try some of my angel
cake?" asked the young wife of her
husband.
mo, thank you," was the reply.
"Are you afraid it isn't good
enough?" she asked.
mo, I'm afraid I'm not good
enough"
Good enough for what?"
Good enough to become ar an
gel"
"One hundred dollars reward for
apartment. Large enough TO keep
wife from going home to mother.
Small enough TO keep mother from
coming to visit US"
my boy friend told me I was the
eighth wonder of the world"
what did you say?"
81 told him he'd better not let me
catch him with any of the sever
Others"
A hen is the only creature on
earth thai can sit still and produce
dividends.
Daddy: what was all that noise?"
Shocks: Il was playing bridge
with little Robespierre."
Daddy: playing bridge?"
Shocks: yeah. I stretched him
between two chairs and walked
across him."
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-12-01
In Lighter Vein

Mrs. Jones told her small daughter
Mary to see if the large plum cake
in the oven was baked. "Stick a
knife in and see if it comes out
Clean" she instructed.
Mary returned in a few minutes
with this: 1.-THE knife came out Won
derfully clean, mama-so / stuck all
the other dirty knives in tool"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01
Wild Flower Movies
To Be Shown Friday

Moving pictures, in color and in
sound, concerning wild flowers of the
Alleghanies, will be shown at the
William-James hotel on Friday even
ing following the regular meeting Of
the Oakland Rotary club.
The pictures were processed by the
Eastman Kodak company and a firm
in Hollywood. Portions of the films
were shown at Morgantown several
months ago at which time Dr.. Joseph
E. Harmed was a special guest when
he was informed that the picture had
been dedicated to him.
A number of the flower studies were
taken by Harry Strum, of Clarksburg,
w. Va, who first became interested in
flowers about four years ago through
DR.. Harmed. Mr.. Strum will be present
Friday night.
The pictures will begin about Z
o'clock, and wives of Rotarians and
other interested persons are invited
to attend The showing will last about
As minutes.
At last Fridays meeting of the
Oakland Rotary club DR.. Denver c.
Pickens relinquished the presidency
to Reaford Purbaugh. Other officers
who took over for the new year are
Walter E. Dawson, vice-president;
Logan Weber, secretary; and Earl
Zepp, treasurer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01
Lions Club Has
Installation Service

Officers of the Oakland-Mt. Lake
Lions club were installed at regular
meeting of the club on Monday even
ing. Clarence Fishpaw, Frederick,
district governor, was the installing
officer
Those elected included Robert j..
Stanton, president; Denzil Bowyer,
LIST vice-president; Howard Naylor,
2nd vice-president; Lewis r. Jones,
Bird vice-president; B. Beeson Snyder,
secretary treasurer; John Treacy,
tail twister; Robert w. Lohr, lion
tanner. W. w. Mace and w. f. Spoer-
lein were named directors for two
year terms, while DR.. H. Robert Glib
son was named for one year.
President Stanton appointed sever
al committees. Herbert Leighton, re-
firing president, was presented with
a past presidents pin and compli-
mented upon his work of the past
year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01
Local Couple Held
On Burglar Charge

Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Savage, the
latter, the former Mrs. Peg Shahan,
are being held in the Preston county
Jail at Kingwood for burglary, deputy
sheriff Kisner of Preston reported to-
day.
An investigation is still underway,
but authorities said they have found
a washing machine, clothing, tools,
and tires that the two have allegedly
stolen. Kisner stated that from the
evidence already obtained, more than
the two are involved. The authorities
got their first clue on last Wednesday,.
The two will be given preliminary
hearing, possibly this afternoon, ks
ner said. No further arrests have as
yet been made.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01
Financial Problems
of School Program
Under Scrutiny

The financial problems necessary
for carrying out the proposed school
building program, which were dis
cussed at a meeting last Friday even
ing, will be gone over in detail at a
conference in Baltimore tomorrow, it
was announced through the office Of
the County Commissioners.
Attending the meeting in Baltimore
with a law firm which specializes in
legal opinions on bond issues, will be
J. Edward Helbig and Jonas w. Sines,
Commissioners; Neil C. Fraley, at
tOrney to the Commissioners; r. Bow
en- Hardesty, assistant superintendent
of schools; Howard C. Riggs, repre-
senting the advisory building com
mittee, named in the legislation; and
DR.. Thomas Pullen, Jr., state super
intendent of schools.
Decision to meet with the Baltimore
law firm was made following the
meeting here last Friday night
At last Fridays meeting the pro-
posed master plan was again outlined
and the credentials supporting the
program re-read. Three problems
were pointed out by Mr.. Hardesty;
the need to accept or reject the pro-
gram educationally; the need to study
the financial problem wherein the
state would furnish 100000 per year
for 26 years, with the county having
to raise 100000 per year; and that
if no definite action was taken this
summer the schools would not be
ready in 1850, necessitating a two
session day in the high schools, where
certain groups would come in the
morning, and other groups in the
afternoon.
DR.. Pullen praised the program for
its forward look and stressed the need
of a sound financial program, out of
which grew the appointment for Fri
day in Baltimore.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01
Research Bureau Rates
The Republican AAA>Pl4S

The Republican has been adiudged
one of the BEST Weekly Newspapers
in America" according to infor-
nation received this week by this
newspaper from the Community Re
search Bureau which has just COM
pleted an analysis of the weekly
newspapers of the state for Amer;-
can Weekly Newspaper Publishers
Council.
This newspaper was given rating
of "AAA plus" the highest rating
given any weekly newspaper in the
United States, after a careful i'm
partial analysis of this newspaper
along with other weekly newspapers
of the state.
The newspapers were rated by an
approved formula which considers
four basic quality factors of the
newspapers. Local news and editorial
content were evaluated as an indl-
cation of potential reader interest.
The volume of local advertising was
measured to show acceptance of local
advertisers. The newspapers circu-
lation was weighed for accuracy and
included in the analysis as it indi-
Gates the coverage and acceptance by
local people. The advertising cost
per thousand families reached is con
sidered a basic factor in determining
the newspapers rating as an ad-
vertising medium.
The weekly newspapers of the
state were rated as part of a pro-
gram to evaluate the nearly ten
thousand weekly newspapers OF
America. Papers in several states
have been rated and work is con-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01
Bass Season Gets
Under Way Today

Maryland's bass season got under
way this morning, July l, and the
trout season will close on July Is, it
was announced by the State Game
department.
Due to the overlapping of seasons
both bass and trout may be taken
from July l to Is, but trout may not
be taken legally after July Is.
The bass season will end Novem-
Der 80
Deep Greek Lake in this county is
said to be the No l bass water in
Western Maryland. From 1914 to
1947 approximately 100000 large
fngerlings We're placed in the lake.
The minimum size of legal bass to
be taken from Maryland streams is
10 inches. The creel limit is ten per
day. There are no restrictions on the
hours for bass fishing,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01

tinuing in the other states.
This is one of a series of state
weekly newspaper research continu-
ing cvaluation studies being made as
part of the weekly newspaper re-
search program of the American
Weekly Newspaper Publishing Coun-
ell, and Independent organization Of
representative publishers Of the
better weekles of America.
In expanding on the advertising
cost per thousand families, the report
showed that the average cost for ga
papers was 16 cents, while COMPARE
son with The Republican showed a
cost of only 90 cents per thousand
copies, certifying to a better coverage
to the advertiser at less expense.
Only ten other newspapers in the
State were given the ga plus rating,
they being at Towson, 2; Bel Air, Ell
licott City, Chestertown, Hyattsville,
Silver Spring, Easton and Salisbury.
Three-A papers listed were Cations
vile, Rockville, Centerville, and Snow
Hill.
In the study, any circulation claims
not supported by a published sworn
pOstoffice statement are discounted
25 percent. Abe circulations are Civ
en- a bonus rating of 25 percent for
comparative evaluation, and each
newspaper is rated against all other
newspapers in the state on the basis
of family coverage. Garrett county
was listed with 1856 families, with
The Republican given a comparative
rating of 1920. Actual circulation
figures, based on the last ABC re-
port, totaled 3,424
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01
New Assistant to
County Agents Office

Arthur L. Curtis, of Lawrenceville,
Va, has been appointed to the post
of assistant county agent for Garrett
county, John II. Carter announced re-
Gently. Curtis replaces Joe Steger
who was assistant for both Garrett
and Allegany counties.
Although Curtis will work under
John Carter in all fields, his specially
will be All club supervision. He has
had 81 years experience in the ex,
tension service, mostly in counties of
Virginia. He was graduated from
VPI in 1912, is married and has a
son. He plans to bring his family
here when living accommodation are
available.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01
G. 0. P. SELECTS
DEWEY-WARREN
TO HEAD TICKET
It's Dewey and Warren!

IL Dewey anu WdIIell'
The Republican National Conven-
ton last Thursday night selected Gov
ernor Thomas f. Dewey of New York
to be the presidential standard-bearer
in November. On Friday morning it
then selected Governor Earl W. War
rem of California as Deweys running
mate on the 1913 COP victory
ticket" Warren won the vice-presi-
Dental nomination by acclamation.
Dewey served notice almost i'm
mediately that he would campaign for
the White House largely on two maj
or issues:
l. Elimination of inefficiency in the
Federal Government and the clean
ing out of Communists.
2. Adoption of a firm foreign policy
which will let the world know the
United States is ready to resume
leadership for peace.
The Republicans picked their first
east-west presidential ticket since the
first national convention in 1856. In
that year they chose John C. Fremont,
California and William l.. Dayton
New Jersey, They were defeated by
Buchanan and Breckenridge.
They also established a precedent
by giving Dewey a second nomination
after having lost his presidential bid
in 1914. But that is the way Dewey
became Governor of New York, after
losing one campaign.
New York has Al and California 25
electoral votes for a total of To- A
total of 266 is needed to win. If Dew
ey and Warren can win these two
states alone they will save more than
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01
Judge Hustler Hears
Equity Gases Tuesday

Several cases in equity were heard
this week by w. A. Hustler, chief
judge of the fourth judicial circuit,
two involving divorces and another
having to do with an adoption.
In the latter case Judge Hustler
granted to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry C.
Turney, Jr., the adoption of her
daughter, Carolyn Ruth Gay, and de-
creed that the infants last name be
changed to that of her present par
ents.
The court will convene with the petit
jury on July s. Thus far, only two
cases are entered on the docket, both
having to do with plea for settle
ment for alleged injuries sustained
from an automobile accident in 1916
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01
Chamber of Commerce
Suggests Extension
of Town Limits

The board of directors of the Mt.
Top Chamber of Commerce met on
Monday to discuss, among other
things, suggestion to the Mayor
and Town Council to extend the
corporate limits of Oakland, half
mile in all directions. The proposal
was brought about in view of the
growing population, it was stated,
and it was felt that an extension of
the limits would not only add to the
towns population standing in the
State, but would soon pay the eX-
pense of additional sewer lines and
privileges derived from corporate
benefits A letter was forwarded to
town authorities on Tuesday by w.
O. Davis, chamber secretary, giving
details of the suggestion.
Because of a complaint about the
lack of time pedestrians have in
crossing the street at traffic lights,
the directors undertook measure to
DI tCNilI " lIlC IONIi IOI an INV NStl-
cation of the lights. The board did
not suggest the purchase of new
lights, but intimated change in the
interval of the signals. Some towns
have system whereby both green
and red lights burn for a few sec
onds, indicating walk signal to
pedestrians, it was brought out at
the discussion.
To Meet Again July 10
The directors will meet on Monday,
July 10, to discuss arrangements for
a membership dinner scheduled for
July % at the Mt. Lake Park hotel.
Gale w. Arnold, president of the in
dustrial development for the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad, has con-
firmed his invitation to speak, but in
the event of his absence, Mr.. Arnold
has secured the services of Stanley
A. Stemple, who is affiliated with the
industrial development department.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01

1t may be imagination but that the air
clear around Oakland since the parking meter regulations
went into effect.
There is less blue smoke circulated because the
for that smoke has eliminated Previously when resident
visitor went over his time limit the parking meters it meant
visit the police magistrate and giving $00 opinion
such regulation created i'll will for the town than
other single incident And the persons affected give
the town a wide berth in the future
But is different Those who unable to get back to
their parked before their time expires asked to
to a nearby business house and deposit a nickel.
They told that their visit to Oakland appreciated and
the hope is expressed that they again
This method of treatment certainly leaves good
of visitors While don't need to gush
over those who come spend weeks possibly
months there isn't why all of couldn't reflect that
friender spirit will pay dividends for to
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01
Rain Fell Nineteen
Days During June
And it rained!

And it rainedl
1t rained 10 days during June for
a total of 500 inches. But it wasn't
a record, a total of 627 inches have
fallen during June of 1912, according
to records at the government station
at Weber's.
Severe windstorms, hail, and cleo
trical storms were experienced upon
several occasions, the most recent
windstorm being last Thursday when
boats and docks on Deep Greek Lake
were smashed and banged around
considerably.
Last week there was a total rain
fall of 1.O1 inches, which occurred on
five days Highest reading was 81 on
the Goth, with the low being IS on
the 9th.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01
Celebration Here
Monday Attracting
Bands and Firemen
At Least Ten Bands and Twelve
Fire Companies Promise to
Appear

More horns will blow and more
drums will beat in Oakland on Mon
day, July 5, than ever before, if the
replies received by the Oakland Fire
Department can be taken as any indi-
cation
At least ten bands and one drum
corps, with the probability Of three
other drum corps, will be in Oakland
on that day for the mammoth hide
pendence Day celebration being OBJ
served on Monday, July 5
Most of the bands are units of vari-
Gus fire companies throughout the tri-
state area, and the bands will be
augmented by at least twelve fire
companies. Some Of the companies
will bring their apparatus for parti-
cipation in the parade which will get
under way at l o'clock, EST.
Information concerning the organ
izations which would appear here
Monday were listed by 7. J. Stanton,
secretary of the Oakland department.
Bands will come from Keyser,
Parsons, Fairchance, Grantsville, Sal
isbury, Westover, Homecoming and
Frostburg and a combination from
Rowlesburg and Terra Alta, in addi-
ton to the Oakland band.
Fire companies will include those
of Tri-Towns, Rowlesburg, Bowman's
Addition, Cresaptown, Tunnelton, Bel
ington, Kingwood, Thomas, Friends
vile, Barton and Confluence, in addi-
tion to Oakland. The Bloomington
Ladies' Auxiliary is also scheduled to
participate.
Parade Route Given
The parade is to form on 4th, 5th
and 9th streets, just off Oak, and
will move down Oak to Third, Third
to Crook, Crook to Second, Second to
Alder, Alder to Third, Third to Oak,
and Oak to carnival grounds.
Harrison Greater Shows
The Harrison Greater Shows are
scheduled to arrive in Oakland today
and will remain here until July 10,
according to Stanley Reed, press
agent, who is already on the scene.
Mr.. Reed was here previously with a
minstrel show some 20 years ago.
He declares Mr. and Mrs Harrison
are the youngest show managers in
the United States and that the carni-
val consists of rides and side
shows, containing so pieces of roll
ing stock.
The show also includes a group of
monkeys and high flying troupe for
merly with Ringing and Barnum and
Bailey circus, according to Mr.. Reed.
The shows will open at a. m. and
will run continuously on Monday.
There will be a fireworks display on
Monday night at IL o'clock.
The Oakland firemen and band will
go to Terra Alta on Monday morning
to participate in the parade there.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01
DIED
MRS. JESSE J. ASHBY

Mrs. Edna Ruth Ashby, aged Sc
years, wife of Jesse j. Ashby, clerk
to the County Commissioners, died
at her home on Pennington street
last evening about o'clock. She had
been in i'll health for the past several
years but became seriously i'll only
last Saturday.
Deceased was born May 16, 1892,
in Pennsylvania, a daughter of the
late Charles U. and Carrie Yeager
Edwards, of Grantsville.
She was a member of st. Paul's
Methodist church, a member of the
Order of Eastern Star and past
worthy matron of the organization;
also member of the Phythian Sis
ters She was active in church work
for the past number of years.
Surviving are her husband one son,
Harold Ashby, attending school in
Tennessee; one daughter, Eloise, Oak
land, and a niece, Miss Crystal Ell
lott, whom Mr.. and Mrs. Ashby had
reared since childhood; also one sis
ter, Mrs. c. B. Ashby, Grantsville; a
half sister, Mrs. James Frame, King
wood, w. Va; three brothers, Will
liam G. Edwards, Baltimore; George
D. Edwards and Harry c. Edwards,
both of Grantsville.
Funeral services will be conducted
Saturday afternoon from the Bolden
Funeral Home with DR.. Denver C.
Pickens, Methodist pastor, officiating.
Interment will be in Oakland ceme-
terry.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01
ELEVEN TEACHER
APPOINTMENTS
ARE ANNOUNCED
Joseph SOllarS Named Principal
of Oakland Elementary School,
to Succeed Merle FrantZ

Eleven teacher appointments were
announced this week by f. +. Rath-
bun, county superintendent Of schools,
among them the appointment of
Joseph p Sollars as principal Of the
Oakland Elementary school. Five
new ones were named to Oakland
High school and two to Grantsvi,le
High school.
Mr.. Rathbun declared that about
all Of the vacancies existing in the
teaching staff of the county had been
filled and that a complete list would
be published within the next few
weeks.
Sollars, former resident of Oak
land and son of Mrs. Mabel p Sol
lars, will succeed Merle D. Frantz,
principal for the last six years, who
will be a teacher in the Friendsville
school.
Sollars, who formerly taught in
Kitzmiller, has been attending West
Virginia University at Morgantowa
following service in the United
States army. He was recently
awarded a masters degree in his
preparation for the profession Of
teaching and has lately been work
ing upon his requirements for doc
torate degree.
Other announcements by Mr..
Rathbun included:
Bruce G. jenkins, transferred from
Oakland elementary to principalship
at Crellin.
Josie NJ. Iden, former CrelIin
principal, to assistant teacher in
Oakland Elementary,
Patricia A Morford graduate Of
West Virginia university in June to
teach physical education and social
studies in Grantsvillc High.
John E. Lantz, graduate of Fair
mont Teachers college in June, to
teach physical education in GRANTS
vile High.
Julia F. Morrison, graduate Fair
mont State Teachers college in June,
to teach physical education in Oak
land.
Kyle W. Wilson, graduate of Fair
mont State Teachers college in juno,
to teach physical education in Oak
land High.
Marion Davis, graduate Of Fair
mont State Teachers college, -
teach fine arts in Oakland High.
Anna Lee Mouser, graduate of
Fairmont State Teachers college in
June, to teach English and social
studies in Oakland High.
Clarence J. Gump, graduate of
Fairmont State Teachers college in
June to teach Latin, English and
social studies in Oakland High.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01
Three Car Crash
Occurs Monday

Occupants of three cars involved IN
crash near the intersection of Vim
dex road, about three miles north of
Kitzmiller on Monday, escaped in
jury, Maryland State Police reported.
Trooper Robert Henline said car
driven by Orville Tasker, Vindex,
stopped to make a left turn. The car
behind him, driven by William Lohr,
Oakland, also stopped, but the third
car, operated by Ellis Harvey, Swan
ton, failed to stop in time and crashed
against the rear of Lohr's car.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01
Magistrate Has Record
Number of Cases

H. A. Loraditch, magistrate, heard
a record number of cases in the
month of June-117. He reported
that the nearest equal occurred last
September when ia cases filled the
docket. They include disorderly con-
duct, assault, non-support, mental
cases, motor, fishing, and boating
violations.
What's the cause of increase? In
difference to the law" the magistrate
says.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-07-01
Machinist Burned

Peter Rowan, of Oakland, a ma
chinist at the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad roundhouse at Keyser, re-
ceived superficial burns about the
body when a boiler he was helping
to take from an engine fell, on We'd
nesday morning He is in the Poto-
mac Valley hospital at Keyser.