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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-09-23

6ooDAA6 wan ~SOiIlCDOuy else Oh q
mere whim. Talk is going to be not
only cheap but unavoidable. Qt
might be wise to ration it,
The fellow who invented radio
started something. And the
finish is getting pretty hectic.
There was a time when a mans
home "a his castle, but it has
been a communication bureau
for a quarter of a century. The
hush of the fireside'' is extinct.
But up to now the old man could
hide out behind the barn or exc
cute a runout by sneaking of to
watch the excavations for the
new chain grocery.
=
There is some comfort in knowing
that the FEC will require walkie'
talkie addicts to have a license.
This viii limit the talking somewhat.
But what will be the punishment il
a fellow talks without a license?
VIII he have his right to scuttle.
butt suspended for 80 days?
The waIkie-taIkie is expected to
be of great help in operating a farm
or ranch. The Lone Ranger, we
take it, no longer will be lonely.
He will have all the privacy OF a
man engaged in an open debate in
Madison Square garden.
Heigh no. Silver!
Are va lissenin'?
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-09-23

reno May Close Its % Legal
Brothels.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04
RADIO PROGRAMS
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 4

Evening
S.o0-News Report Ii Min.-nbc
Newscast Every Day--cbs
Network Silent Hour-abc east
Eiddies Hour repeat)-abc-west
Network Silent q hr.1-mhs- east
Riddles Hour Urepeat)-mbs- west
s:15-Sports: Music Time-nbc
An American Abroad-cbs
6:45-Newscast by Three-nbc
Lowell Thomas trepeat 1D-cbs
7:oo-Supper Cluh-nbc-b basic
The Beulah Skit-cbs
News and Commentary-abe
Fulton Lewis. Jr.-mbs
7:t5-News and Commemorate
Jack Smith Show-cbs
Daily Commentarv-abc
Dinner Date-mbs
7:so-Nan Damme Quintet-nbc
Bob Crosby Club-cbS
To Be Announced-abc
News Comment-mbs
7:45-Harkness Comment-nbe
News Rroadcast-cbs
Sports Comment-mbs
s;oo-Henry Aldrich skit-nbc
F.B.I. in Peace and War-cbs
Abbott & Costello-abc
Talent Jackpot-mbs
s:3o-Burns & Allen-nbc
Mr.. keen's Drama-cbs
Personal Autographs-abe
Better Half Quiz-mbs
s:s5-Hy Gardner Says-mbs
9:eo-Al Jolson Show-nbc
Suspense Dramas-cbs
The Child's World-abc
Gabriel Heater, Commensurate
S15-News Broadcast-mbs
s:3o-Dot Lamour Show-nbc
Crime Photogra apher-cbs
To Ee Announced-abc
All Star Revue-mbs
s:55-News for Minutes-mbs
1o:oo-The Screen Guild-nbc
The Playhouse-cbs
Dance Band Jamboree-abc
The Thin Man-mbs
1oi3o-F'red Waring Muslc-nbc
First Niehter Play-cbs
Dance Music-mbs
1o:4b--News Broadcast-abc
11:oo-News Variety. 2 hrs.-cbs
News and Dance Band-abc
News. Dance Band 2 hrs. .-mbs
11:1s-News &. Variety to 1-nbc
12:0o-Dancing Continued-abc-w west
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04
EXECUTORS NOTICE
NORTH CAROLINA

HALIFAX COUNTY
Having qualified as Executor
of the estate of Willie H. Shell,
deceased, late of Halifax County,
North Carolina, this is to notify
all persons having claims a
gainst the estate of said de-
ceased to exhibit them to the
undersigned at Roanoke Rapids,
North Carolina, on or before the
28th day of October. 1s49, or this
notice will be pleaded in bar
of their recovery. All persons
indebted to said estate will
please make immediate payment.
This the 28th day of October,
1913.
Johnnie R. Shell, Executor
of the Estate OF Willie H.
Shell. Deceased
Allsbrook & Benton, Attorneys.
6-t-Dec. 2. Ch.
The average octane number of
premium gasoline has increased
from 10 to 80 octane number
since 1880. u
Since 1880. regular grade
gasoline has inmreased from 60
to rs octane number.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04
FOR RENT
You've Probably Tried EvssY.
thing Else u. New Try
A-STYP.T0-DYNE
md note The diMerenes!!

No, we are not Dragging at
ALL! We're telling you exactly
what OTHER people will tell you
we mean those people who
have used A-STYP-TO-DYNE for
the past fifty years in the effec-
tive treatment of open cuts,
bruises, muscular aches and
pains, superficial burns. abra-
sions, sunburn, insect bites and
many other similar ailments.
"No home is complete without
a bottle of A-STYP-TO-DYNE." !"
Get bottle today. Available at
your favorite drug store in 35c,
soc and $1.20 size bottles.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04
INSULATION

HOW TO PAY LESS for fuel
this winter in spite of rising
costs is no problem with Duo
Seal Rock Wood Insulation -
saving you dollars. You can
insulate for as little as $1,000
per month. For full informa-
ton Phone R-23176. Certified
Sales Co. S. S. Norman, Roa-
noke Rapids, N. c. Itch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
so YOU WANT TO GET IN
BUSINESS...
Well look no further-We have
an ideal Laundromat, estab-
lished II hour laundry, fully
equipped. Now being profit
ably operated. Owner anxious
to leave the city; has reduced
the price for immediate sale
Cash or terms. j. w. Dowdy,
Jr., 200 Roanoke Ave Phone
R-2375l. TF
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

It's easy to use the Classified
columns. just pick up the
phone, dial R.326 and ask
for Classified Department.
II you can't call, mail ads in.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

One per-Inca civilization in
Perry, probably between 200 BIC.
and 200 AID, build stone struc-
lures as perfect in workmanship
as the Egyptian pyramids.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

For growth, plants need car
bon, oxygen, hydrogen, calcium,
iron, magnesium, nitrogen, phi
sophorus, potassium, and sultur,
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

The diameter of the earth is
about 26 miles greater at the
Equator than from pole to pole.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

The mink belongs to the fam
lily "mustelidae" along with the
marten and weasel. Wild adult
mink are about "a inches long.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04
ARMISTICE DAY
ABSOLUTE AUCTION SALE
THURS, NOV. ii. 1948

Excellent Properties Near Rapids Weldon N c.
- 1st SALE, II A. NJ. -
PART OF THE Won SPRECKEN FARM
Occupied by Marriher's Chicken FARM To-
Gated on the new Roanoke Rapids-Aurelian
Springs Road just beyond South Rosemary.
This property is we'll located and there is a
residence on the farm. 1t is located on a new,
improved road in one of the finest communi-
ties in Halifax county. 1t is being sub-divided
so that you can buy any amount you want at
your own price. If you are looking for a
beautiful home site or business located on
this new highway, this is your chance.
- 2nd SALE, P. M.
THE L. S. CANNON PROPERTY located di-
rectly behind Rapid Supply Company and ad-
jacent to Roanoke Rapids Country Club and
the W. T. Whitehead Farm Borders on Cho-
ckoyotte Creek. This is one of the incest
properties we have had the privilege of selling
for quite some time for small farm. This
property is convenient to both Weldon and
Roanoke Rapids. 1t is sub-divided into small
tracts and it will be offered separately and
as a whole. If you are interested in buying
4-acre tract close to both towns, near the
Country club, near bus lines, churches and
schools, with all the cOnveniences of town but
with the tax rate of the country, come to
this sale.
Cash Prizes Good Music Easy Terms
SELLING AGENTS
ROCHELLE REALTY CO.
Roanoke Rapids, N. G..
Roanoke Rapids. NJ G..
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Freezer Locker, 18
cubic feet, three compart-
ments. Suitable for home or
store. Write c. L. Russ, Green
vile, N. c., or Phone Green
vile 1862 or 1891. 2-3-4 Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

ENGRAVING -PERSONALIZE
YOUR GIFT. Compacts, jewel
ry, watches. We engrave
quickly and beautifully. The
Jewel Box. 1920 Roanoke Ave.
4-5-7 Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

Many people are amazed at
the speedy results Of our
classified ads. II you have
something 10 sell. trade or
rent, call The Herald.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

EXPERT ALTERATIONS-Sew-
ing and Button Holes. Former
ly with Tickel and A B Clean
ers. Lessie E. Stafford. Phone
D-Nov. 5th. Ch
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04
MOVING

MOVING - Let us move your
furniture, local and long dis
tance. Handlers of fine furni-
ture. Your furniture is insur-
ed. CARAVAN TRUCKING
C. E. 10th. St. Phone R-5002
IF. Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR SALE-l881 Rogers Silver,
AZ pieces, service for eight.
Only S39.75.-THE JEWEL
BOX-UptoWn. 3-4-5 Oh.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR SALE-One Antique Bed,
posts seven foot tall. Maho-
gany head board. Can be seen
at 4l6 South Church st.
Rocky Mount, N. c. "a Pd.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04
SPECIA- NOTICE

For short period of time House
Beautiful is accepting new
subscriptions. Call immediate
1y if interested. One year
$500. two years $3.50. Mrs. T.
j. Afford, Phone R-628l.
D-Nov. 9th.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR SALE-Five room home,
plus two attic rooms. Concrete
block, electric, Water. 80 Fl. x
300 Ft. lot. See George Glenn
mons, ask at Collins Cross
roads on Littleton Highway.
D-Nov. 8 pd
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

and sometimes traces OF other
elements.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Mens and Ladies
Watches. Elgin, Waltham and
Hamilton Bulova, Gruen-
Longines and Whittnauer.
Small dep lit will hold your
selection till Christmas. THE
JEWEL BOX,-Uptown.
3-4-5 Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR SALE-Silver Chests-sin-
gle and with drawer, solid
mahogany. he Jewel Box
Uptown. 3-4-5 Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR SALE-Bantam Trailer u
Ton. Perfect condition, only
1880 Colonial Frozen Foods.
Phone R-8016.
D-Nov. 9th. Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR RENT-Front room, unfur-
nished. Can be used for light
housekeeping. 121 Wood St.
West Rosemary. 2-3-4 Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR RENT-TWo rooms fur
nished and bath not complete.
331 jefferson st. Phone R-350l
D-Nov. 9th. Pd.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04
FOR SALE

FOR SALE - Turkeys, all
weights. Mrs. Jack Smith, one
mile from Pierces Crossroads.
Route No. 2, Box Is, Halifax,
N. {. 2-3-4 Pd.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR SALE-l946 Ford Pickup
Truck. Brown Furniture Co.
Phone R-5376. T.F. Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04
LOST

LOST - Truck cover between
Pleasant Hill and Spring
Church. Reward-Coker Bros.
Pleasant Hill, N. c. Phone W
4841. 3-4-5 Pd.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR SALE-Used Oil Heater
with carburetor. S. S. Norman,
Davis Livestock Stables at
junction. 4-5-7 Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR SALE-SaWed wood. M. C.
M Morris Store, Hometown.
Phone R-500-1.
D-Nov. 14th. Ch
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR SALE-Bostonian Shoes,
The Young Mems Shop, 1914
Roanoke Ave. D-Nov. 10th Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR SALE-"40' Buick, five
passenger coupe. Good condi-
Chaloner Drive. Phone R-22446
between 6 p. m. and $50 pm.
26-27-23 Pd.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR SALE-Four room house,
large lot, CASTOR Section. Sale
Price $1,000, Faison-Ogletree-
Phone R-9086 4-5-7 Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04
Trust Us With Food Needs

When put things on shelves you know they're
good buy We sell only the best because we're
family" and know Just how hard it is to get
good bargains these days Trust to understand your
needs because when you stop here you lndlvd-
ua, not just another customer.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

MOVING AND HAULIN G
Anywhere, anytime, your
cargo is insured. For low
rates. Phone WARRENS SER
VICE STATION-R-617-6.
4-5-7 Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR SALE-Boy's 20 inch BIZ
cycle, one year old, in good
condition, 637 Franklin St.
Phone R-7441. TF-NC.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

EXPERT ALTERATIONS-Sew-
ing. Formerly with Tickel and
A B Cleaners. Lessie E. Stat
ford. Phone R-2375l. 200 Roa-
noke Ave D-Nov. 5th. Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR SALE-Fuel Oil Tanks,
capacity-1,000 gal, 800 gal.
and 275 gal. See at Tanners
Transfer Co., Rocky Mount,
N C. Phone No. 7.
D-Nov. 10th. Oh.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR RENT-Building 1924 Roa-
noke Ave, suitable for garage
and selling agency for new
cars. Phone Jake Spire. R-568l
itch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Two Offices, single
or connected. Apply King &
Copenhaver Hardware, 226
Roanoke Ave. Phone R-23176
D-Nov. 10th. Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

RELIABLE NURSE TO TAKE
CARE OF YOUR LOVED
ONES. Private nursing of any
kind. Phone R-5421.
D-Nov. 9Th.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR SALE-Thaver Baby Car
riage, good as new. Can be
seen at 81 Carolina Ave.
Phone R-2l576 or R-23831.
4-5-7 Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

SPECIAL
Three 8"xl0" Photographs for
$500 we are extending this
offer through November.
These are excellent Christmas
. Gifts. GRANTS ST u DO
AND GIFT SHOP, 234 Roa-
noke Ave. Phone R-4726
itch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR RENT - Furnished bed
room, working girls preferred.
1915 Washington St. T.F.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR SALE-Girls bicycle, "a
inch. good condition, Phone
R470l 4-5-7 Oh.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04
WANTED TO RENT
HELP WANTED

RELIABLE PERSON-To han
die Daily & Sunday Herald
route in South Rosemary and
Littleton Highway. Will work
nicely as part time job. Apply
Circulation Manager, at Her
aid Office. IF.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR SALT-Fuel Oil Tanks,
capacity-l,000 gal, 500 gal
and 275 gal. See at Tanners
Transfer Co, Rocky Mount,
N. c. Phone No. 7.
D-Nov. 10th. Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-04

FOR SALE-Cushman Motor
Scotters, factory priced for
quick sale. Tanners Transfer
Co, Rocky Mount, N. c.
Phone No. 7.
D-Nov. 10th. Oh.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-10-07
Ask for Ground for
Guard Unit Here

Mayor Joseph limbaugh of Oak
land, and city councilmen, Ralph
Pritts and Prentice DeBerry, APP
peared before the County Commits
sioners this week concerning a site
for the proposed armory for the local
guard unit.
They told the Commissioners thai
$250,000 was available from state and
federal funds to build an armory but
that the site must be furnished local
ly.
A site here has been approved by
government officials, it being in
cluded in the property purchased for
new high school two years ago at
the north edge of town, on the east
side of Third street extended, pre-
viously a portion of the Kahl prop
erty.
The Board advised the committee
that the property was in the hands Of
the Board of Education and that it
would be necessary to contact them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-10-07
Recruiter Moves Family

M-Sgt. Frank B. Robbins, Jr., local
us. Army and US. air force recruit
ing sergeant, has moved his family
and furniture to Mt. Lake Park near
the Martin store where he will make
his residence while on duty in Oak
land. He was away last week on
temporary duty at Baltimore.
He will be on duty in Oakland ex-
cept Sundays and holidays and can be
contacted at his office in the post
office building, or at his home after
working hours.
The recruiting sergeant announced
that no person will be accepted for
enlistment after he has received
orders for pre-induction physical and
mental examination. He said enlist
ments for young women are now open
in the WAC and the WAF. Applicants
applying, if qualifications are met,
will be directed to 1t. Sally Coulter,
WAC, at the Cumberland recruiting
station, for interviewing. He added
that enlistments are now open in the
army and air force for one year en-
listments for men Is and not yet 10.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-10-07
Earl Zepp Speaks
to A.A.U.W. Members

Earl Zepp, manager Of the Oakland
Lumber company spoke to members
of the Garrett Branch of the A.A.U.-
w. at their regular meeting on Mon
day evening in the Home Economics
building of the high school.
His topic was Pottery and Ger
amics." Mr.. Zepp has had experience
in building pottery plants in Canada
and the United States with the Allied
Engineering company of Cleveland,
Ohio. Using two china figurines as
a starting point Mr.. Zepp discussed
the art from both the aesthetic and
practical viewpoint, according to one
of the members present.
The group is studying pottery and
ceramics as the work project for the
year. Mrs. Edward Smouse, president,
presided at the business session and
reports in their respective fields were
given by Mrs. S. 7. Naylor, member
ship; Mrs. William Wartield, legisla-
ton; and Mrs. George Hanst, pro-
gram.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-10-07
City Council Names
Centennial Committee
Franklin E. Rathbun Named
Chairman to Arrange for Next
Years Celebration in Oakland

Franklin E. Rathbun was named
chairman of a committee of five to
make arrangements for Oakland's
Tooth birthday anniversary next sum-
mer, at a meeting of the Mayor and
Town Council on Monday evening.
Other members of the committee
include Senator l.. M. Fraley, Mayor
Joseph limbaugh, DR.. E. |. Baum
gartner and Mrs. George Hanst.
A committee from the Oakland
Civic club, in cooperation with the
general committee, was also named to
be in charge of the decorations of the
town, the streets, home and business
places. Mrs. E. H. Sincell and Mrs.
Nanienne T. Offutt will be in charge
of this phase of the celebration.
The general committee was given
the power to name subcommittee
and take care of all arrangements.
Other Business Conducted
During the Monday night session
the Fire department was granted a
permit to close Second street, from
Green to Alder streets, for the an
nual Halloween celebration, if held
on Thursday or Friday, October % or
20, but not on Saturday evening, Dc
tober 80. The firemen met last night
to decide the date.
Extension of easements on part of
Third street, was granted to the state
in regard to the new road being con-
structed at the north edge of town,
giving the state jurisdiction and con-
troll Of the part of the street which is
part of IT, S. Route 81.
A permit was granted to Mrs.
Florence Hesen for erection of a one
story garage on Third street, 40 by
80, with brick front.
Movie tax for the previous month
amounted to $1O2.85. Collections
totaled $2,33O.66 which include SAL
85 from taxes, $3.50 from water, and
automobile tax of 81, 30O.41. Expendi-
lures amounted to over $4,000. This
included payment of $4,000 in bonds
$3.50 in coupons, $475 for salaries of
mayor and council for the siX-month
period, and payment for purchase OF
pipe and supplies for the water de-
partment.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-10-07
Plans Made For Farm
Banquet on Oct. 18th

Tentative plans for a banquet for
enrolless in the Farming for Better
Living program in Garrett county
were made at meeting of the Coun-
ty Council, in the office of John Il.
Carter, county agent, last night.
The tentative date was set for
Thursday evening, October %, and
the enrollees who return their farm
blanks by October IS will be eligible,
it was stated. All forty-seven en-
rollees in the program will be mott
fed by mail, according to L. Bush
Swisher, of the West Maryland
Power company, supervisor of the
program.
The next meeting of the council
will be held on Tuesday, October IS,
in the directors room of the Garrett
National Bank.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-10-07
Mine Bureau Report

Five fatal mine accidents occurred
in Garrett county and Allegany coun-
ty coal mines in 1947, according to a
newly completed report of the Mary
land Bureau of Mines. One occurred
in this county.
Garrett county mined 1,145,861 net
tons for the 12-month period.
Garrett county's lone fatality was
Edward w. Atchison, 81, of Elk Gar
den, w. Va, who was fatally injured
June 81 at $50 a. m, in the Manor
Mine No. 8, Johnstown Coal and Coke
company, VindeX, working the Kit
tanning coal seam. He was injured by
a fall of pot from the roof while load
ing a mine car The victim was Load
ing his first car when pot fell out Of
the roof between timbers, falling on
him and killing him instantly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-10-07
Remains of Two
Oakland Service
Men Being Returned

The remains of First Lieut. Robert
E. Browning, and Sgt Keith f. Seld-
ers, both of Oakland, are among the
1000 American who lost their lives
in World War II which have been re-
turned to the United States from
Europe aboard the u S. army trans
port Carroll Victory, it was an
nounced today.
Armed forces dead originally in
tered in temporary military ceme-
teries in France and Holland are
among those brought back. A total of
Y remains We're returned upon in
structions from next of kin residing
in Maryland.
Browning is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cheston II. Browning, ST., Alder
street, Oakland. Soldiers is a son of
Charles T. Soldiers, route 2.
The Army stated that each next of
kin was notified in advance of the ar
rival of the vessel and would be mott
fled again after the arrival of the re-
mains at the regional distribution cen
tiers Of the American Graves Regis
tration Service.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-10-07
Damage Suit Filed
Asking $4,000

A suit asking for $4,000 for in
juries sustained in an accident near
Red House, but in Preston county, W.
Va, on September 81, 1947, was en-
tered in Mineral County Circuit
Court recently by members of the
family of Roy 0. Winters, against
Curtis Ray and Ada Burns, of Key
ser, W. Va.
Mr. Winters has been in an uncon-
scious condition since the accident,
was in the hospital several months
and has been at his home in Oakland
for several months.
The suit of Mr. Winters charges
Burns with operating his car in a
reckless and negligent manner, and
charges that as result he was hit
by the car, knocked to the ground,
and that he suffered serious and pew
manent injuries.
Winters is represented by At
torneys Emory Tyler, Neil C. Fraley
and w. R. Offutt.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-10-07
Plans Complete For
Hog Show and Sale

Plans are now completed for the
annual All and FLA Fat Hog Show
and Sale, to be held next Monday, Oc-
tober II, at the Farmers Stock Yard
at Accident, according to A. L. Curtis,
assistant county agent. Mr.. Curtis
and Marvin Calls are supervising the
management of the show which is
sponsored comparatively by the voca-
tional agriculture departments and
the Extension service.
FLA instructions are under the
supervision of the vo-ag instructors,
Marvin G. Calls, Merle A. Garletts,
O. T. eraser and Charley B. Miller,
while All instructions are under
supervision of Mr.. Curtis.
Mr.. Curtis announced that all boys
are to deliver their hogs to the stock
yard at Accident not later than 10:30
a. m. where each members entries
will be weighed, registered and de-
livered to the show ring where they
will be classified into the blue, red
or white groups.
After all entries have been received
and classified, all hogs in the blue
group will be returned to the show
ring to select the grand champion and
reserve champion.
Boyd T. Whittle, Extension Animal
Husbandman, University of Mary
land, will be in charge of classified
ton and judging and will comment
on each of the groups.
Mr. Curtis said the Maryland Agri-
cultural society and the Maryland
State Fair Board are providing funds
of around $4,000 for the purpose of
awarding ribbons to all entries, cash
prizes to the blue and red groups,
and special prizes to the grand and
reserve champions of the show.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-10-07
Plan Open House

Members of the local National
Guard unit are planning an open
house on Wednesday evening, October
27, 1880 to $3.50, at the Parish House,
it was announced by the officers this
week
Everybody is welcome, it was stres-
sed There will be display Of equip
ment, arms, etc, and class work will
be carried on as usual.
Following the regular meeting eX-
PLANTATION will be made of all equip
ment, the purpose etc, and a movie
will be shown.
The open house is for the purpose
of making people of the community
more conscious of the responsibility
which the national guard unit is TAX
ing in the welfare of the country.