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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-03-03
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THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1949.
NOLAUGHING MATTER

These stories coming 10 us from
across the Atlantic may cause some
people to smile:
The London Daily Telegraph
carried this story: "A sample of
'savory sausage tested by the Essex
County Council analyst was found to
contain so percent meat, more than
is permitted by the Ministry of Food
Regulations. The manufacturer has
been warned
From the Russian zone in Germany
comes this tale: A German miner,
working for the Russians, recently
exceeded his days coal production
quota by $50 percent. The Russians
are using the incident to try to get
more production out of their German
workers. However, the chief product
has been a whole series of jokes in
which the energetic miner figures,
none of them very funny judged by
American standards. Now the Rus
SLAMS say anyone who tells another
Joke about the record breaking miner
goes to Jail for three months.
Sure, but that's overseas, we say.
But here in America we read OF
things which cause us to wonder II
our own government officials have not
caught the totalitarian infection.
The Pittsburgh Press reports that
Housing Expiditer Tighe Woods has
declared that it may be necessary for
the government to start discouraging
the construction of single-family
houses. He told a senate committee
that apartments can be built faster
and with less material than the same
number of single family homes.
Therefore he suggested that credit
terms be frightened and insurance
requirements raised to discourage
Americans who want to build their
own homes.
Where will government planning
end? To what will it lead?
1t is certain that government plan
ming can succeed only if the people
fall in line. If people object, and
want to go ahead according to their
own way of thinking, then the govern
ment must bring them into line by
calling the cops.
Even in England, where many
people would resent any implication
that their freedom has been curtailed,
former high government official
has, in effect, said this:
Although the heads of the British
government are moral men who be-
lieve sincerely in liberty, the economic
controls which they have chosen will
in the course of time. whether they
desire it or not, destroy individual
freedom.
Maybe things won't go that way
here But that's the way things went
in Germany and Italy before the war.
That's the way things went in Russia.
In those countries, government
planners promised the people pros
perity, security and freedom. Instead
they gave them slavery
-Monongahela News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-03-03
History Course Offered

DR.. Howard Lewis Briggs, instruc-
tor in European history and soci-
ology at Frostburg Teachers college,
is conducting a class in THE History
of England since 1903" at the Oak
land Elementary school, project of
the college extension plan. The course
is accredited for three hours of col
lego work and will be offered We'd
ncsdays from to for the remain
der of the semester. DR.. Briggs, last
semester, taught class of II stu
dents in Oakland an accredited course
in "Recent European History"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-03-03

Photo
That's this thoughts the
old all his windy glory.
Mondays BROUGHT about three inches of Garrett county but
whipped the second
roads, especially the North Glade section The Thermometer dipped
hardly mark
degrees o the 2fth.
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-03-03

Congress put aside President Tru-
mans billion tax plan but Demo-
Gratis said it would be considered at
the proper time.
Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, president
of Columbia university, was recalled
to Washington to become temporarily
the top military officer of the U. S.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-03-03

varied with season and soil. Thicker
planting should be used only on
fertile soil
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
Masonic Banquet Enjoyed By Over 200 People

Over 200 persons were served at the banquet given by the Seward Masons for their members and friends last Saturday, May 2.
 The huge crowd was served in the lodge room and banquet room of the temple by the committee with the aid of Rainbow Girls as waitressess, who found it necessary to reset some of the tables in order to accommodate late guests.
 The menu from shrimp cocktail and garden salad through roast ham with new peas and potatoes spiced apricots, ice cream and cake won wide acclaim.
 An hour of music after the ban quet was provided by Rev. and Mrs. Paul Irwin, Mrs. Hazel Graves, Miss Mary Clements, Miss Shirley Calnan, Mrs. Katherine Baker, all we'll known musicians and Arlee Hayne popular on the radio for his folk songs.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
C. of C. Hears Capt. R. Jacobsen of Mailboat

Captain R. Jacobsen of the Mail boat. Garland was one of the visit ing speakers at the Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday eve ming.
 Jacobsen recalled his two and a half years residence in Seward be- fore World War II, during which time he had become quite we'll ac- quainted with most of the people in Seward.
 He reminded the Chamber of Commerce members that they had been very anxious for nailboat service to the Westward, and that he hoped he could count on their cooperation.
 His expenses run above S15,700 per month, while the mail contract brings only $16,066 per month. The remained of his expenses must be made up in transport of freight and passengers. So far he has had practically no freight to haul. Other coast towns, he said, are asking for his business.
 He reported that he had brought number of fairly large orders to Seward business houses, and that he expects to bring lot more busi- ness if he receives cooperation of local business men.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
Halibut Boats Still Find Gulf Weather Rough

Halibut fishermen report that weather on the Gulf of Alaska is the worst in l5 years as far as fishing is concerned. It has been very cold, and at times the gear has been covered with ice. Some boats have lost part of their gear and a couple have had to put in for repairs. *.=..
 Captain Gordon Jensen of the Symphonic out of Petersburg said he had to come in with a small load of only 25,O00 pounds of fish. Jensen remarked that he couldn't understand how Seward could have S28,O00,000 industry right at it's front door and not make a more serious effort to capture the busi- ness.
 Local residents remember the time when the local cold storage plant could handle 100000 pounds of halibut in a season. That was prior to the war.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
Old Timer Seeks News Cf Friends of
 Early Mining Days

Seeking the trail of half-century- old friendships has brought Pete Ogle back to Seward.
 Ogle who first came to Alaska in '96, is trying to find traces of a MT. and Mrs. James Wallace and their son, William Wallace, whom he knew when he was at Bertha Creek about 1901. The father of MT. Wallace was with them.
 At that time the Wallaces were expecting baby and they sent to Seattle for the mother of Mrs. James Wallace. Pete Ogle met the mother when she arrived at Sun rise that summer and travelled l6 miles by horseback to Bertha Creek. Mrs. Wallace's mother was rather a large woman and that was her first horseback trip but she stood the trip well according to MT. Ogle.
 Ogle said he used to take his meals with the Wallaces One morning when lie came for break fast Mrs. Wallace's mother told him to hurry with his breakfast and get out. When he returned for lunch they had new baby to show him.
 Mir. Ogle has requested that any one who knows the present address of the Wallaces give him their ad dress His address is 606 Third St. Northeast Puallup, Wash.
 Ogle said that in '96 no one was permitted to board ship for Alaska unless he had a thousand pounds of food and equipment with him. At that time he paid S20 for his own fare, including the one thousand pounds of freight, from Seattle to Portage Bay, the present site of Whittier
 The only house on Resurrection Bay at that time belonged to a man named Lowell. Ogle said lre log house is now occupied by Al Peel. Ogle carried the first mail from Seward to Sunrise and made the trip when his were the only snow shoe tracks in the country.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
Fine Response Shown In Seword's City
 Beautiful ComPuign

Public esponse to Clean-Up Month in Seward has been more than satisfactory so far, it was learned Friday
 Many people have made extra ordinary efforts to improve the ap- pearance of their property, and so many vacant lots and yards have been cleaned up that it is hard to keep track of them.
 One cleanup job worthy of note is the job done by Del Zentmire on the"vacant lot beside his house. The Alaska Railroad has removed or burned all the debris washed up along the beach by the city dock.
 The weekly prize of five dollars in merchandise, this week at Doyle's, was awarded to MT. and Mrs. Ralph Neff for showing the most improvement in the appear ance of their home.
 The lot at the corner of Fifth Avenue dIlQ NudulSOli OtitSt Was filtered with trash that made it an eyesore. Within the past year the Neffs have moved an Army build ing onto the lot and made it into an attractive home A new gabled storm entrance and few minor changes in the line of the roof, to- gether with a coat of paint. have improved the entire neighborhood Children Get Tickets
 Four children: Judy Gerwer, Alex Petrovich, Carla Petrovich, and Jerry Zentmire, undertook cleanup jobs, and will be given theater tickets as soon as they report to Mrs. Ray James for final inspec- tion. A number of other children have chosen cleanup projects to work on.
 Business men of Seward have pledged enough prizes so that one may be given each week until August 26.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
Development Board Has Folder Available

JUNEAU-To answer a flood of i.sse...9,;;@:eS cs. acsA-s..s set to Aias.-s: and what to see and do in Ameri- ca's Land of the Midnight Sun, the Alaska Development Board has prepared special travel publica- ton, Seeing Alaska. Copies are now available for distribution.
 The folder is packed With de scriptive material and pictures from all parts of the Territory. It tells how to get to Alaska by steamer, airplane, and automobile. Brief descriptions of the Territorys p principal municipalities as we'll as national parks and monuments are given. z
 In addition, the folder contains map of Alaska showing access roads leading from the United States to the Alaska Highway as well as the entire highway network within the Territory. It also con- tains highway guide showing the location of hotels, cabins, fill ing stations, stores and meal points along the highway.
 The Development Board has re- ceived orders for several thousand folders from all parts of the world. In addition to going to individuals, copies will be sent to travel agen- cies, transportation companies and others interested in promoting tra- vel to Alaska.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
Court Action Puts SLIP. In Receivershiip

Word has been received in Sew ard that the court action placing the Seward Light and Power Con-, pany in the hands of receiver came as the result of an ownership dispute and not as result of bankruptcy.
 The court has appointed L. L. Glascoe of Fairbanks as receiver His duty will be to maintain and operate the plant to the best of his ability. But he forms no policy. It is his duty to see that no equip ment is bought or sold until the court makes it's final decision.
 It was learned that the company itself is financially solvent It was placed in receivership not because of bankruptcy, but because of legal action on the part of the owners. Improve Phone Service
 The telephone system, which is owned by the Seward Light and Power Company, will be improved and modernized to maintain ser vice at a desireable level.
 1t is not known how long the receivership will continue, since the final outcome depends on the decision of the courts.
 Glascoe is on leave from the CAA at Fairbanks, with which he has been associated for a number of years.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
FILA Approves Home Loans For Seward

E. L. Graves, contractor from Moose Pass, appeared before the Seward Chamber of Commerce Thursday evening to explain the method whereby new homes in Seward may be built through the FILA.
 Graves explained that he had no official status and that he rep resented no one but himself as a contractor. He brought out the fact that Seward is one of the very few. towns in Alaska approved by the FILA, under which it is possible to borrow money at per cent for a 20-year period The maximum amount would be $10,800, of which the builder must put up 20 per cent.
 Chamber of Commerce Approves
 After hearing Graves talk, the Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution to sponsor an educa- tional plan through publicity to help prospective home builders to acquire the proper information and advice.
 A series of questions and an swers will be, published in this newspaper so people will know what steps to take in acquiring an FILA loan. The first step is to establish eligibility, which means to prove your ability to pay back the loan.
 The next step is to prepare plans. While these plans need not be architects drawings, they must be good working drawings showing wiring, plumbing, heating, and such features.
 The third step is to submit the application, which is normally ap- proved in ten days, according to Graves.
 Graves said that it is his belief that house twenty and half feet by thirty feet can be built for S6,000 The house, he said, would have two bedrooms, have radiant heat and be well insulated.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
HUGHES FUNERAL TO BE HELD SUNDAY, MAY IS

Funeral services will be held Sunday, May Is, at 200 pm. in the Seward Memorial Church for George Hughes who died May 10.
 Hughes, who has been resident of Seward since his boyhood, was found unconscious in a small row. boat on the beach at the foot of Second Avenue at 5:3O pm. last Tuesday and taken to the hospital by the police. His death was the result of exposure and malnutri- ton.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
WOMENS CLUB TO HAVE LUNCHEON THURSDAY

The Seward Women's Club will give the annual luncheon for mem bers and friends next Thursday, May 19, in the Seward Memorial Church recreation hall.
 The purpose of the luncheon is to end the clubs work for the year and to install the officers electe for the ensuing year. Lunch will be served at noon, to be followed by a program. All Seward ladies interested in club work are cor dially invited to attend.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
$35,oOo Coop Building Plans Approved

At the annual stockholders meet ing of the Kenai Cooperative Trad ing Company the members voted to continue construction of the new store building for occupancy by October of this year.
 The basement of the building, di- agonally across the street from the post office, was completed year ago last fall. Only the section of the building facing on Fifth Ave nue will be completed. The re- mainder will be covered with a concrete floor so the entire base ment may be used for storage. Stock Value Up
 At the meeting it was decided to furnish an annual financial report to stockholders. In view of the ex- pense of erecting the new store building the members voted to withhold a distribution of dividends and apply the amount to the new building.
 Assets of the cooperative have increased to the extent that the original hundred dollar shares are worth nearly an additional 50 per cent.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
Radio-'Phone Station at A.S.C. Nome Agency

The Alaska Steamship Company is optimistic of much improved Bering Sea operation this year be- cause of word received from the Federal Communications Commis- sion, authorizing a radio telephone station at the company's Nome agency, Admiral F. A. Zeusler, ex- ecutive assistant to the president of the line, stated recently.
 This is a further step in the re- gently inaugurated company pro- gram of improving communica- tions. Already eleven line vessels have been equipped with radio telephones and installations On the balance of the fleet are progressing rapidly. All vessels in the Bering Sea service will be equipped before they sail this season.
 In addition to the Nome radio telephone station, the company has procured special 'Walkie-talkle' equipment for use at other loca- tions in the Bering Sea and kotZe- bue Sound areas where supple mental shore service is essential. Authority to operate this equip ment is expected momentarily. That will afford the same direct ship-shore communications Wher- ever the company operates through the Arctic
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
CHECK PASSER BOUND OVER TO GRAND JURY

Patricia Moses of this city was bound over to the grand jury at a hearing in the United States Com missioner's Court Thursday morn ing on a charge of passing bad checks.
 The complaint was signed by a local business owner, and Patricia Moses was picked up by the au- thorities in Fairbanks. She was re- turned to Seward this week. Pend ing the arrangements for $1,0O0 bond she is being held in the Fed eral jail.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
Shipping News

The SS Alaska is expected to ar- rive at 8:45 Friday evening, May 13.
 The Coastwise Line freigthter James w. Cannon, the Alaska Steamship Company's Lucidor and Harold Whitehead were unloading cargo here May 13, and the Coastal Rambler is expected to arrive at Seward early next week.
 The Abigil Adams is scheduled to sail from Seattle May 18 for Valdez, Whittier and Seward.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
BIRTHDAY CLUB HONORS MRS. CARL LEE

On Thursday, May 12, the Neigh borhood Birthday Club had a birthday party for Mrs. Carl Lee at the home of Mrs. Oscar Wats- jold. There are IT members of this jolly birthday club who find at least one birthday each month among them to give cause for a celebration. In this way they are never lacking for entertainment.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
MAJOR J. H. ROSNESS VISITS IN SEWARD

Major Joseph Henry Rosness ar rived in Seward Tuesday for two week visit with relatives. Now on leave from Fort Crook, Neb., Major Rosness is a native of Seward, hav- ing attended Seward schools before going to the University of Alaska and West Point.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
FEDERAL COURT AGAIN POSTPONED

The special session of the Feder al Court has again been postponed.
 No date has been set, but the list of voters has been requested for date later in the month. Members of the jury are chosen from the list of voters.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13

Curtains for the windows of one ward and sun porch have been re- ceived at the Seward Sanatorium. These curtains were made and pre- sented by the Juneau Chapter of American Red Cross and were shipped to Seward by courtesy of the Alaska Steamship Company.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13

Little Sharon Fay Stanton, daughter of Mir. and Mrs, Bob Stanton, is celebrating her third birthday with a party at her home today. Eighteen neighborhood children will enjoy surprise favors and ice cream besides the big birthday cake.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
P-TA MEETS FRIDAY EVENING TO ELECT OFFICERS

The Parent-Teacher Association will meet Friday evening, May l3, at o'clock in the high school aud itorium. At this meeting there will be an election of officers.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13

MT. and Mrs. Alvin Myhill from Homer, Alaska, are parents of a boy born in Seward General Hos pital, May 6. Young Leon Gilbert Myhill weighed lbs. OF. and all the family are doing well.
Seward seaport record., 1949-05-13
New Babies

A son was born to Mir and Mrs. Larry Hume of Anchorage at the Seward General Hospital, Tuesday, May 10. Randall Lee weighed six pounds twelve ounces and is doing well. Mrs. Hume is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Gordon Black of Seward.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-10-20

Cumberland. This is their second
child. both boys.
Mrs. Margold Harmon and children,
Universal, Pa, were weekend guests
Of Mrs. Harmon's mother, Mrs. Will
liam Miller.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kahl spent the
past weekend visiting relatives in
Baltimore and eastern Pennsylvania.
They were accompanied by the for
mer's sister, Mrs. William Edgar, of
Grantsville.
Mrs. Robert NcOlvin remains i'll
at her home at the east edge Of town.
Mrs. VERNE Smouse, Oakland, was
a guest of her sister, Mrs. Martin
Frazee, on Sunday.
Mrs. Howard Schlossnagle, who
has been confined to her home with a
throat infection, shows some improve.
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Smith and
daughter Arlene were the weekend
guests of Mrs. Smiths parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Keller.
Mrs. Albert Smith was at the Buck
wheat festival in Kingwood last week.
Recent guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex George We're Jake Bethel, of
the Glades, Mr. and Mrs. Elvin
Crathers and family, Bittinger.
The Accident American Legion
Post No. 208 will hold its annual
Shooting Match at the Farmers Stock
Yards on Thanksgiving Day, Novem-
Der "a, beginning at 10 a. m. A rifle
and 100 percent wool hunting suit
will be given away. Shotgun shells
will be furnished.
Mrs. Dora Marterer, Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Marterer and Miss Katherine
Schmale, all of Pittsburgh, Pa, were
guests Of Mrs. c. Schmale one day
last week
Walter F. George Accident; Mr..
and Mrs. Fred B. Glotfelty, of near
Oakland; Mr.. and Mrs. Ford Fike,
MarkleYs Pa, have returned to
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-10-20
ACCIDENT

The Accident Community Band
will sponsor masquerade Halloween
Dance in the school auditorium on
Saturday evening, October 20, from
$500 until 1900 o'clock. The public is
invited.
Mrs. D. A. King was surprised last
Saturday with a visit from the fol-
lowing persons: Mr.. and Mrs. Earle
King and Mrs J. A. King, Of Wheel
ing. w. Va; and Mrs. viii Gnagey,
Of Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. J. A. King,
Familiarity known as "Aunt Carrie, "
is a good traveller despite the fact
that she is in her ninety-fifth year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Alexander and
family spent last Saturday in King
wood, w Va, whore they attended
Buckwheat Festival.
Mrs Clayton Speicher entertained
her sister, Mrs. Herbert Kneriem, Of
Wheeling, w. Va, as a house guest
over the Weekend
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Zion Lutheran church will sponsor
the annual sauerkraut supper in the
church social room on Saturday even
ing, October 20. Serving will begin
at five o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Broadwater
and Mr. and Mrs. William Zook, Of
Lanark, H., surprised a number Of
friends and relatives last week by
making calls. Mrs. Broadwater and
Mrs. Zook are daughters of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gnagey and resi-
dents Of the local community for
many years. On their local visits they
were accompanied by Mr. Broad
waters sister, Mrs. Lawrence Bren-
neman, of the Bittinger section.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Miller enter
tanned the following Sunday visitors
at their home: Mr. and Mrs. T. A.
Jackson and son, of Uniontown. and
Kenneth Hetrick and family, Grants
Vile.
Mrs. Olonzo P. Fike, who recently
underwent surgery in the Memorial
hospital, Cumberland, returned to
her home Tuesday where she is con
valescing.
Mrs. Elizabeth Layman, Keyser,
w. Va, and sister, Mrs. Carrie Law
renee, Washington, d. c., were week
end guests of Mrs. Layman's son-in-
law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clark
Schlossnagel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Kolb an
nounce the birth of son, Frederick
Glenn, recently in Memorial hospital,
several days visiting in Washington,
Maryland and Delaware.
George Bowser spent the weekend
in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-10-20
DEE
THOMAS GEORGE

Thomas George, 81, retired coal
miner Of the Silver Lake section, died
at his home Saturday evening follow
ing an illness of several months A
native of Scotland, Mr.. George was
born March 27, 1865.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs Mar
garet Madden; two sons Robert and
Lionel, both Huntington, w. Va; a
daughter, Mrs. Matte Greynolds,
Morgantown, w Va; Is grandchil-
dren and 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral services We're conducted at
2:30 Tuesday from the Methodist
church at Thomas, w. Va, by Rev.
Daniel Spaid, pastor of the Eglon
Church Of the Brethren. Interment
was in the cemetery at Thomas.
LEVI S. WENGERD
Levi S. Wengerd, Grantsville, died