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(See WEATHER, Page ABB
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(See FRANCE, Page A-3.)
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(See FUEL, Page A-3D
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1See SPECULATION, Page A-3D
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(see PLANE, Page A-30
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(See FOREIGN AID, Page A-3.)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
Nho ID The Bo44?. g.

newspaper in Texas recently published outstanding
editorial under the title self Help Will Curb Washingtons
Power pointed out that many Americans complained of the
continuing Capitalization of power at Washington with
solutions of the problem offered highly complex others
simple 1t pointed of the simple solutions made by
the president of the Texas and Pacific railroad but that
would be hard to find effective if carried out.
His solution this-Don't to Washington often
seeking money and favors He laid down this prohibition for
that could extend private corporations
individuals aso-hat they must solve their local problems
if freedom in this country is to be preserved
present they all Washington for money and other
railroad president told them 80 long we look to Wash
everything bondoar grant to advice how
to keep our falling Washington going to try to
meet our demands must have the If want
to curb that power, let's stop asking it for so much
The newspaper after commenting that John N Garner
former vcepresdent of the United States had said the
soundes many pointed out that the present
burden taxation largely the result of the attitude OF the
people the Federal Treasury grab bag for anybody and
any community The government is the biggest OF all bankers
and an operator business The stage set to further en-
large its activities for that We
carrying concept Of social security to the point where Is
undermining sereance of the peope-to say nothing Oh
what doing their pocketbooks The present trend unless
checked would ultimately destroy all security.
thoughts
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
Kempton Widow
Discovers Hoax

A 38-year-old butcher of Windsor,
Ontario, Canada was charged last
Saturday with committing public
mischief by posing as long lost
soldier son of a Kempton family.
John krajnak was released on $500
bond. He did not plead on arraign-
mcnt in a magistrates court.
Police said Krajnak telephoned an
uncle in Kempton last Tuesday and
identified himself as John Kronik,
the uncle's missing son, claiming to
have regained his memory after a
long lapse.
Authorities said Krainak admitting
the hoax, said he was only trying to
renew contact with branch of his
family he had not seen since 1927.
Mrs. John Kronik, widow of the
missing soldier, and Helene Kronik,
a sister, flew to Ontario last Wednes-
day night and exposed the hoax. They
said they would not press charges.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
Schools Need More
State Aid = Pullen

Methods of raising money for
schools and secondary roads were dis
cussed yesterday at a meeting of
members of the Western Shore Coun-
ty Commissioners association at
Frederick. Attending from this coun-
ty were J. Edward Helbig, president,
Jonas W. Sines and Stewart F. Stah,,
commissioners, and w. w. Dewitt,
county roads engineer.
DR.. Thomas G. Pullen, Jr., state
superintendent of schools, told tie
commissioners that local governments
cannot possibly meet their need for
new schools. He submitted a lengthy
copy of survey showing the states
school building needs by counties. To
meet the need of increased enrolment
DR.. Pullen explained that Maryland
must spend within the next five
years, $139, 100000 on new school
buildings. A large part of the costs
would go to skilled labor, of which
there a shortage.
He said the state Board of Edu-
cation would have recommendations
to make on the problem to the Gener-
al Assembly.
He declared "pay as you go"
basis in any county at present was
impossible.
The Commissioners voted to set up
a legislative committee to study
proposals for TRIPPING or quadrupliag
the present five cents of each prop
crty tax dollar placed in an incentive
fund for schools; increasing the state
gasoline tax rate by one cent per gal
Ion, earmarkcd for secondary roads
allowing counties to contract for all
jobs under $4,000 without asking
for bids.
Jonas w. Sines of Garrett county
was reelected vice-president of the
group.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
Home Decorating
Contest Planned
Prizes TOtaling $500 To BE
Awarded-Campaign Prizes
Listed

Announcement of the contest for
home and outdoor Christmas decor
ations in Oakland was made this
week by Karl Lehman, chairman of
the Chamber of Commerce committee,
with prizes to be offered totaling
$500
Mr.. Lehman explained that in
order to qualify home and outdoor
decorations should be completed by
December Is. The Judging, he said,
would be based on originality and
general attractiveness of decorations.
Judges will be Harvey Gortner, of
Grantsville; Joseph Wotring, Terra
Alta; and Wilbur ]. Glenn, Friends
vile.
First prize will be $500; second
prize, SIS; third prize, $40; and
fourth prize, S..
Special certificates will also be
awarded prize winners. The names
will be announced on Christmas eve,
December "a, at 7 o'clock.
Campaign Prizes Listed
The committee also announced this
week that seventeen prizes had been
selected which would be given away
on Christmas eve, at 7 o'clock, in
front of Hubs Harness Shop. A few
additional prizes are yet to be Sc
cured.
The list, which is not yet classified
as to first, second, etc, includes the
following: Kelvinator refrigerator,
two Maytag washers, two deluxe BIZ
cycles, one a boys and one girls,
two standard bicycles, one for boy,
one for girl; Admiral portable radio,
Zenith table model radio, RCA COM
bination radio and photograph, Zen
it'll portable radio, set of two auto
mobile tires; automatic pop-up toast
er, solid walnut coffee table, mans
suit case, lady's travelling bag, cleo
trio rooster The value Of the prizes
is in excess of $1,000. Prizes are on
display in Hubs Harness Shop.
Other members of the prize COM
mittee assisting Mr.. Lehman are
Irwin Rudy, ST., B. l. Gender and
Charles C. Reckard.
Merchants were reporting brisk
business throughout the past several
days. Forty-eiGht business estab-
lishmcnts are participating in the
shopping campaign and Christmas
Savings coupons are being given with
each 81 purchase.
Other Chamber committees are at
work, including the decorating COM
mittee and the Christmas treat COM
mittee. The latter group is planning
to take care of 1000 children up to
u years of age.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
City Gives Approval
Of Safety Gates At
End Street Crossing
Council Appropriates $500 for
Centennial and 5000 for
Christmas Decorations

Approval of safety gates to be
erected by the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad at the Second street crossing
in Oakland was given by the Mayor
and Town Council at a regular meet
ing of that body on Monday evening.
The placing Of the gates had been
recommended by the Mt. Top Cham
Der of Commerce after a meeting
with B. and o. officials here recently.
The approval of the council will
necessitate change in the town
ordinance governing the statement
that Waterman must be maintained
there. The Council ordered the city
attorney to make the necessary
changes in the ordinance, to be pre-
scented to the Council at regular
meeting for adoption.
Prior to approval of the gate :,
Ralph Prtts, council member, eH-
planned how the gates operated b.
and O. officials have issued an invi-
tation to members of the council,
along with Mayor Joseph Hinebaugh,
to go to Paw Paw, w. Va, in the
near future to inspect the one in
operation there.
The gates, which are electrically
operated, will cost in the neighbor-
hood of $4,000 to install, but B. and
0. officials said the installation would
not take place for about six months.
Agitation for these gates was
started recently to eliminate any
more fatal accidents there.
Other Business Transacted
The Council appropriated $500 to
help defray expenses of the centen-
NAL celebration in 1919, and also APP
propriated 5000 to be given to the
Chamber of Commerce for Christmas
decorations in the business section Of
town.
A report of the clerk collector, Ar
thur Lawton, showed receipts of $751;
926.82 March ] to November so, in
GLIDING a transfer of $500 from the
parking meter account, with bal
ance Of S1,493.97 after the November
drafts were paid. November collec-
tons amounted $2,152.15 which in
Guided $328.35 for water, $458,09 for
taxes, and miscellaneous of $1,365.7t.
Gasoline tax amounted to $S62.56 of
the miscellaneous The November
drafts totalcd $4,6O495 which in
cluded $1,398.32 for street material
and $714.35 for street labor. Theatre
tax receipts totaled $93.70.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09

A unique Christmas Garden exhibit
and the story of the various Gods
which people worship, are being made
available to the people of Oakland
and vicinity, and already are creating
much interest throughout the COM
munity.
Visitors at the Lutheran parsonage
in Oakland who have previewed the
panorama have declared that they
have never seen anything to equal
this exhibit.
This Christmas Wonderland is diff
ferent from the average Christmas
Garden in many ways. 1t covers 300
square feet of floor space. Over so
switches control $50 lights with near
ly mile of wiring. Two large trans
formers operate a half dozen trains.
The switch board fascinates the me-
chanically inclined This World In
Miniature has been in the making
since last May.
Attracting much attention are the
futuristic skyscrapers made out of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09

hatboXes and cartons, especially when
lighted at night. They are adorned
with flowers and people. Clinkers
from the furnace are painted to rep
resent mountains in this southern
cline. The harbor scene is a lively
one with pier and boats plying the
water. A collection of miniatures are
distributed in the garden such as the
nurse pushing the wheel chair, two
fishermen, odd pieces of furniture,
garden tools to mention a few
Hundreds of miniature people from
all walks of life dot the streets, rail
road platforms and buildings Many
miniatures and figures were made in
many countries: Germany, Austria,
France, England, Czecho- Slovakia,
Mexico, China, Japan, Guatemala,
South America, Italy, Sweden, and
the United States.
The houses and buildings are of
different architecture. The pier, sky
scrapers, stadium, and other build
Continued on Page Severn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
Woodmen to Initiate

Glasses from Woodmon of the
World Camps will have combined
class initiation next Tuesday evening,
December ii, at which time approx
matcly $50 persons will become mem
bers of the society, it was announced
by Spencer Graham, one of the state
officers.
The initiation ceremonies will be
held in the X. of P. hall, at Oakland,
beginning at o'clock.
All camps of the area which include
those at Oakland, Grantsville, North
Glade, Crellin, Deer Park, Mt. Lake
Park, Friendsville, Hoyes, McHenry,
Bittinger, Swanton and VindeX, are
expected to participate and have
candidates for the initiation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
Community Tree To
Be Lighted Saturday
By Santa Claus
Treat To Be Given Following
Saturday Afternoon

Word that Santa Claus in person
would be in Oakland this Saturday
night, December II, to officially light
the Community Christmas Tree IN
the Episcopal lawn, was received this
week by the Mt. Top Chamber of
Commerce. Santa Claus is expected
to arrive at $50 o'clock, and a short
program is being planned.
St. Nick will be welcomed by Mayor
Joseph limbaugh, and the Brownies
and Girl Scouts are being asked to
sing Christmas carols. Charles L..
Briner, president of the Chamber of
Commerce, will speak briefly.
Christmas decorations are also ex-
pected to be in place by that time, Mr..
Briner stated.
Treat on 18th
Other scheduled appearances fer
Santa Claus are on Saturday after
noon, December Is, at 2 o'clock, 20
assist in giving out the treat to ap-
proXimately 1000 children up to u
years of age who gather in Oakland
that day The Char her Of Commerce
treat committee met Monday night
and made final arrangements with
Santa Claus to appear at that time
He also will be in Oakland the entire
week before Christmas appearing in
the various stores and on the Oakland
streets.
Emeric Dusic, chairman of the
treat committee, said last night that
contributions for the treat were COM
ing from organizations, business and
professional men, and that the COM
mittee expected to reach its goal of
$3.50, the estimated cost of the project.
Candy, oranges, pop corn and peanuts
will be distributed to each child up to
II years of age. The oranges are be-
ing contributed by Mr.. Dusic, the
same as last year.
Mr.. Dusic said Santa Claus would
arrive on December Is on the after
noon train, and that there would be
some singing of carols by the
Brownies and Girl Scouts. The Ne
tional Guard unit is lending loud
speaker equipment. Second street
from Liberty to Center, is berg
roped off for the occasion
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
Finance Committee TIC
Make Suggestions
For Centennial Fund

The centennial program was out
lined up to the present and tentative
costs of the weeks program for next
August were discussed at a meeting
of the general committee with mem
bers of the finance committee last
Friday
According to F. E. Rathbun, gener-
al chairman, amounts set out for each
committee were listed and studied
and different plans for providing the
necessary money were advanced. All
were referred to the finance commit
tee which is meeting this evening to
determine upon plan for raising the
necessary money for the program.
Members Of this committee who were
present at last Fridays meeting were
Lawrence NJ. Fraley, chairman; Irwin
Field, Irwin Rudy, Howard c. Riggs
and Cecil Smith.
Mr. Rathbun said the committees
recommendation would be submitted
to the general committee at its meet
ing tomorrow evening for its adop-
ton.
He added that the committee was
arranging for invitations to be eX-
tended to people of the entire county
and all former residents of this sec
ton, their relatives and friends to he
present and participate in the pro-
grams. He said two or three parades
would be held during the week, Au-
gust lib, and that high type Of
carnival was desired if such was
available. Fire works are also planned
for several evenings and other fea-
lures are being worked out.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
Named Health Nurse

Miss Nadna Jean McLuckie, r. N,
of Frostburg, has been appointed full
time health nurse with the Garrett
County Health Department. Miss Nc
Luckic began her work last Wednes-
day and will be located in the newly
equipped health center in the Harry
Edwards building, Grantsville.
Miss McLuckie is graduate of Nc
mortal Hospital School of Nursing,
class of 1914. She served as a nurse
in the Naval Medical Corps during
1915 and 1916. Since then she has
been supervisor of dispensary, as
sistant supervisor of surgery, and
private duty nurse at Memorial Hos
pital, and has been connected with
the State Health Department since
August.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
Women's Club to Hear
Christmas Music by
Mrs. Russell Brown

Mrs. Russell Brown will be soloist
at the Christmas program of the
Business and Professional Women's
Club to be held this evening, Decem-
Der Q, at the William-James Hotel.
Miss Marcclla kcrins will accompany
Mrs. Brown at the piano and will also
play other Christmas music.
An exchange of gifts is planned
after the dinner. Each member is
bringing food to be distributed to the
needy of the community.
The program is in charge of the
Social Committee, composed of Mrs
B. Beeson Snyder, chairman; Mrs. F.
H. Field, Mrs. Playford Ryan, Mrs.
John Carter, Mrs. Prentiss Porter
Mrs. William McRobie, Mrs. Olin
Hardesty and Mrs. Helen Thayer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
Library Gets New Books

Announcement of the receipt of a
number of books of fiction and thirty
or more, late periodicals at the Gar
rett County free library was made
yesterday by Mrs. Veronica Robert
son, temporary librarian.
Among the books just received are
Running of the Tide" by Forbes;
Catalina" by Vaughan; Doctor
Faustis," by Mann; Tomorrow Will
be Better" by Smith; and "Witness
for the Prosecution" by Christie.
The periodicals also may be borrowed
to read at home in leisure moments.
Mrs. Robertson reminded people
that the library remains open every
afternoon including Thursday, and
on Saturday evening from z to 8.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
Historical Society
Elects Rathbun Head

At a meeting of the Garrett Coun-
ty society last Thursday evening
Franklin E. Rathbun was named
president, to succeed Bernard l. Cor
der, Sr. Others named included Miss
Viola Broadwater, Grantsville, first
president; Miss Claudine NJ.
Friend, Friendsville, second vice
president; George X. Littman, treas
urer. There was no election of a secre-
tary as the president will appoint in
this instance.
A change in the constitution was
approved, raising membership fees
from $1OO to $500, for the regular
membership, and from $40 to $50 for
life membership, to take effect June
80, 1949.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
Oakland Is Victor
Over Fellowsville

Oakland High school quint defeated
Fellowsville High on the latter's
court on Tuesday night 1921 The
locals dropped their opener to Terra
Alta last Friday night ABB.
Fauber and Kelly led the Oakland
offensive with Is and II points. Oak
land held a 1911 advantage at half
time. Playing for Oakland were
Fauber, Baker, Kelly, Arnold, Wa
rem and Steyer.
The high school five defeated the
Oakland Independent team last night
on the local court 81 to 36.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
349 DEER KILLED
FIRST THREE DAYS
OF SIX-DAY SEASON
Record of SIT, Set in 1916, Not
Expected to be Surpassed Dut
Last Years Record May Fall

A total of 349 deer were reported
slain by hunters during the first
three days of the season in this
county, and sportsmen were still out
in large numbers to do their best to
add to this total.
The record of SIT, set in 1916, was
not expected to be surpassed, but
wardens were expressing the opinion
that last years record of ACT prob
ably would be topped.
Most of the deer being brought in
were of moderate weight, and the two
heaviest were reported by the Deep
Creek station, 1853 and 159 pounds re-
spectively. Most of the deer were be-
ing checked in at 100 and 125 pounds.
One woman hunter was among
those reporting success this year
She was Hattie Shaffer, of Hutton,
and she obtained 6-point, 90-pound-
er.
Swallow Falls, Shaggy, Roman
Nose, Backbone, Marsh Hill, Brian
Ridge, Harrington, Red Oak, and
Kempton sections were among the
places producing the biggest num-
Der of bucks in this immediate area
The complete list obtained by game
wardens showed III the first day, 121
the second, and 81 yesterday They
IUaro Divided aS fO1IOu-c. OaIylaOJ 81
81 and 30; Grantsville, AZ, IA and s.;
Friendsville, ii, and 1; Swanton, T.,
s and 6; Deep Greek, 80, 80 and 8;
and Westernport, u, and g. The
latter list were only those killed in
Garrett county.
While the majority Of hunters were
obeying the game laws, wardens re-
ported number of violations Sever
al does and spiked bucks have been
reported found slain in the woods.
Deer Kills Listed
A partial list of deer killed in
GLIDING the hunter, his address, the
number of points and weight dressed
are given below. The list shows that
Garrett County residents are getting
their share.
Monday
William H. Ash, Oakland, A, 115.
near Oakland; Earl D. Peterson, Oak
land, 8, 1853, near Oakland; Darrell A
Feather, Baltimore, 9, 131, Miller's
Run; A. A. Barb, Cumberland, 4, 100,
Halls Hill; Martin Fox, Kempton, I,
ia, near Kempton; Alfred Schramm,
Barton, 8, 104; Oliver Miller, Kemp
ton, 6, 101, Backbone; Earl C. Smith,
Westernport, 13, 145; Paul Lee Or
mison, Brunswick, 8, 1879, Table Rock;
Albert Ecker, New Windsor, 7, 1913,
Brian Ridge; George C. Dixon, Cor
mania, 7, ll6, Shields Run; Charles
Tichnell, Deer Park, 8, ISL; Bruce S.
Burchoff, Blue Ridge Summit, 7, 1O5
Swallow Falls; Frank B. Hall, Brad
dock Heights, 6, 1875, Oak Grove;
James A. Sanders, Oakland, 10, 1876
Harrington; William Hilton, j.,
Kempton, 6, 119, Kempton Laurel;
Continued on Page Four)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
Friendsville Youth
Hurt While Hunting

An accidental deer hunting shoot
ing was reported Tuesday by Memoir
al hospital where 19-year-old
Friendsville youth was admitted about
p. m. for treatment of a bullet
wound in his upper right arm.
Attaches said Richard Humberson's
gun was dropped and went off while
he was on a deer hunting expedition
near Sang Run. He was reported in
good condition.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
Pack Boxes for Children

Forty-five boxes for the children of
the community, containing toys and
clothing, were packed this week by
the committee of the Oakland Civic
club.
A number of the local stores and
individuals of the community assisted
in this cause. The boxes are being
distributed by Miss Grace Jones as
she travels throughout the county in
her work as physieal-therapist.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
Girl Scouts To Have Display

The Intermediate Girl Scouts of
Oakland are having display of
Christmas decorations at the Youth
land store, which they have made
themselves and which are being Of
fered for sale.
They have made wreaths, yule logs,
and other items. They will be dis
played this Saturday and next Satur-
day. The troop is under the leader
ship of Mrs. Emcric Dusic, Miss Cara
Weber, Mrs. George NJ. Browning
and Mrs. Lorec McRobic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
Grantsvillc Loses

Grantsville High cagers were de-
feated at the hands of Meyersdale
High on the Grantsville court on
Tuesday night, 1921. Grantsville lost
its opening game to lockwood 4l21.
Keister led Grantsville with l tallies.
The losers converted IL of Is shots
at the foul line.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-12-09
Firemen Called

Firemen were called this morning
about $50 to the basement of Emil
Germans Milk Bar in the Gender
building on Second street, where
some asbestos wrappings around a
steam pipe were smouldering, caus-
ing much smoke.
There was no damage.
Evening star., 1948-03-28
Evening Ceremony
At Grace Lutheran

Last evening In the Grace
Lutheran Church Miss shirleylse
Anderson, daughter Of Dr.. and Mrs.
e. r. Anderson Of Racine, Wis,
became the bride Of Mr.. Harry
Charles Ehrmantraut, sod Of Mr..
and Mrs. e. J. Ehrmantraut of this
city.
DR.. q. z. Lensh ofiiciated ut the
8 o'clock ceremony, which was fol-
lowed by a reception at the Ad-
miral Club.
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride wore an ice blue satin
gown with long train and head
piece of matching satin roses. She
carried a bouquet of white iris.
Miss Barbara Skovsted of Racine
was her maid of honor, and Miss
Ruth Wetherington Of Harrington
and Miss Terry HERMAN Of Silver
Spring were bridesmaids. All wore
yellow satin gowns with headpieces
Of matching satin roses and carried
lavender iris.
MIR. Larry Car,lso was best man.
and the ushers were Mr.. Jack An
derson, the brides brother, and Mr.
Paul Martini, the bridegroom's
brother-in-law.
The couple will motor through
Florida on their honeymoon, re.
turning to Washington where Mr.
Ehrmantraut is attending George.
town University. A graduate o.
George Washington University, HI
will receive his master Of science