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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Services Held for
Norval Speelman

Funeral services were conducted on
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from
the Lutheran church in Friendsville
for Norval Speelman, dean of the
Garrett County bar, who died at his
home in Friendsville last Thursday
morning. A brief account Of his death
appeared in The Republican last week.
Mr.. Speelman, lifelong resident
of this county, was born at Guard, a
son of the late Ohio and Mary Speel-
man. After attending school in Ohio
he was admitted to practice in this
county July -, 1897. He also served
as a surveyor for the Friendsville
community and retired from active
practice in 1888.
On March 81, 1888 he was qualified
as chief Judge of the Orphans Court
here, a position he held until 1912.
On May 25, 1913, he was appointed
chief judge of the Orphans court to
fill an unexpired term which lasted
to 1916. On May 6, 1919, he was APP
pointed magistrate at Friendsville
and had planned to retire from that
position soon.
Mr.. Speelman, who was single, is
survived by three nieces, Mrs. N. H,
Piper, Williamsburg, Pa; Mrs. w. N
Soukup, Ambridge, Pa; and Mrs. J,
L. Ross, Of Friendsville; and one
nephew, Donald Frazee, Friendsville
Services Sunday were in charge OF
Rev. w. E. Carlson, pastor of the
Lutheran church at Friendsville. In
terment was in the cemetery at Add
son, Pa.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05

nesday at p. m. at the Legion Home.
A deputy collector Of Internal
Revenue will be at the postoffice in
Grantsville, on January 9th.
Mrs. Cora Billman Wiseman, son
and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard Wiseman, Of Milford Del,
were guests of Mayor and Mrs. Nevin
J. Miller and Mr.. c. Wiseman for
several days. Mrs. Wiseman will visit
her sister, Mrs. Leonard Zehner, in
Ohio, on her way back home. Mrs.
Zehner has just returned to her home
after being hospitalized for several
months owing to an automobile acct
dent. Mrs. Wiseman is now recover
ING very satisfactorily. Mr.. and Mrs.
Zehner and Mr. and Mrs. Wiseman
were formerly of this community.
James c. Beachy returned Sunday
to Washington, ID. c., where he is at
tending school.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Kelley and
sons Bobby and Jony, returned to
their home in Washington, d. c.,
Monday Mrs. Kelley and sons have
been spending the past two weeks
with her mother, Mrs. Agnes Brenne-
man, Bittinger.
Manadier Mission Sunday School
Bible Conference will be held Janu-
airy 6, 7, 8. Rev. Eli d. Kramer, of
Deep Greek congregation, Norfolk,
Va, will be the guest speaker. Special
singing by mixed quartet Of Aliens
vile, Pa Everyone is invited.
Mayor and Mrs Nevin Miller and
son Dickie, Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Miller
and sister, Miss Mary Katherine
Miller, of Cumberland, were recent
dinner guests of Mr. Miller's sisters,
Misses Ethel and Hazel Miller, of
near Grantsville.
Mrs. Nell Zeller Frostburg; Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Puffinburger and
children, of Springs, Pa; Mrs. Ar
thur Lawry and children, Robert
Stanton, USN. Bethesda; Mrs. Oliver
Beachy, Bittinger, were recent
guests of Mrs. Eva B. Beachy.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Ashby enter
tanned recently with a birthday din
ner in honor of the 35th birthday OF
their triplet sons, Glen, Lee and Bur
ton Ashby. Guests were Mrs. Glen
Ashby, Mrs. Lee Ashby, Mrs. Burton
Ashby and their sister, Mrs. Irva
Mickey and family and another sister
Mrs. Eugene Forcione.
Prof Alvin j. Miller, an instructor
in Kent University, Kent, Ohio, has
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05

been spending the Christmas holidays
with relatives and friends here, re-
turned to Kent Tuesday morning.
Harry Huff has returned to his
school in Philadelphia, Pa, after
spending the Christmas holidays with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ira L.
Huff.
Nj. and Mrs. Francis Knecht and
family, of Salisbury, Pa, and Mr.
Joseph Keefe, ST., were recent dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Grimm and family.
Emmons Younkin has returned to
his home in Williamsburg, Pa, after
spending the past week with his
mother, Mrs. Barbara Younkin, and
Mrs. Ralph Glotfelty. Mr.. and Mrs
Carl Miller and sons Richard and
Ralph, Accident, are spending some
time at the Younkin home.
Mrs. Eva B. Beachy, Grantsville
and Robert Stanton, Bethesda, were
dinner guests of Mr. Stanton's par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Stanton
Bittinger. Mr.. Stanton returned tC
Bethesda Monday after spending
several days visiting his parents
Miss Helen Stanton, student nurse al
Allegany hospital, Cumberland, has
returned to her duties after spending
the weekend with her parents.
Mrs. Mamie Frankhouser has re
turned to her home in Keyser, w
| Va, after spending the Christina.
holidays with Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Miller and family.
Mr.. and Mrs Guy Johnson, Frost
burg; Mr.. and Mrs. James johnson
and daughter, of Salisbury, Pa, spen
the Christmas holidays with Mr.. anC
Mrs. Harper Kelley and daughters
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
DIED
MRS. ISABELLE r. KIsNER

Mrs. Isabelle r. Kisner, former
resident Of this county, died in the
General hospital at Fairmont, W. Va,
on Sunday, January /.
Deceased was born August 5, 1878,
in this county, a daughter of the late
John and Rebecca Friend Chisholm
and lived most of her life in this
area. For the past eight years she
had made her home with her daugh-
ter Mrs. V. O. Moore, in Fairmont.
Surviving are five sons, Frederick
w. Kisner, Arthur J. Kisner, John c.
Kisncr and Mahlon S. Kisner, Fair
mont; and Carlton A. Kisner, Deer
Park; a daughter, Mrs. Moore, Fair
mont; 13 grandchildren; II great
grandchildIe two brothers, Archi-
bald Chisholm, Washington, d. c.;
and William A. Chisholm, near Sand
Flat
A funeral service was conducted
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in
Fairmont, with Rev. j. Claire Jarvis,
pastor of the First Methodist church
there, officiating. The body was then
brought to Oakland Tuesday after
noon for burial in the Oakland ceme-
terry Final rites were in charge of
Rev Jarvis, assisted by DR.. Denver
c. Pickens, Oakland.
Local pallbears were r. C. Nc
Comas, Erval Ream, Jesse j. Ashby
George Coddington, w. r. Ridder and
Carl Ridder.
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nings. Surviving are one daughter,
Ethel Jane Custer, Frostburg; two
sons, Lester Olin Custer, Syracuse,
n. Y; and Vernon Everett Custer,
Ontario, n Y. His wife, the former
Rachel Elizabeth Yommer, died in
1889. Also surviving are one sister,
Miss Myrtle Custer, Jennings; two
brothers, Nathan Custer, Mt. Lake
Park; and Olin Custer, Akron, Ohio.
Four grandchildren and number of
nieces and nephews.
He was a sawmill worker for
many years and had been employed
by II. L. Petit until the past six
months.
Funeral services will be conducted
from the Jennings Lutheran church
Of which he was member, at , p. m.
Thursday. Rev. Curt Rune the pas
tor, will officiatc. Burial will be in
the Grantsville cemetery.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
STEVEN c. CUSTER

Steven Columbus Custer, g. of
Jennings, died at the Miners hospital,
Monday, at 2:45, after being admitted
Saturday. Death was due to cere-
bral hemorrhage which he suffered at
his home.
Son of the late Michael and Maria
Fern Custer, he was born near Jen-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Announce Engagement

Mr.. and Mrs. David W. Glaze an
nounce the engagement Of their
daughter, Patsy, to Ray Goodwin, Jr.,
Of Steyer The wedding date is set for
February. Both are graduates Of Oak
land High school, classes of 1941 and
1910
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Beach.
son Everett Beachy and friend
Christmas dinner guests Of the
and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and
Thomas Beachy, Cresaptown. E
Visitors at the home Of Mrs,
Wiley, last week, were Miss
Friend, Oakland; Mr.. and Mrs.
VanSickle and daughter {
Little Karen Kyser, Mr.. and
James Kahl, Friendsville;
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
EVANSVILLE

The WSCS of the Grantsville
Methodist church recently held its
annual Christmas party. Mrs Harry
Edwards presided and Mrs. Henry l..
burst was the leader. Carols were
sung and a Christmas poem was read
by Mrs. c. f. Ashby. There were %
members and two guests present.
Secret sisters were revealed and gifts
exchanged. r efre h m en- t were
served. The January meeting will be
held at the church with Mrs. Glen
Yoder as leader.
The Grantsville Homemakers club
will meet at the home of Mrs. Glen
Yoder, assisted by Mrs. Blair Bucket.
The Auxiliary Unit of Grantsville
Legion Post No. pa will meet We'd
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05

midi Broadwater, New Germany; p. D.
a HS B Hrs p DeH Broad@ater and
Mss family, Jennings
Mrs. Eva y. Beachy returned home
John ThuiSday evening after visiting hcl
Ei4let t,sughteps, Mrs. H. Z. Onahey' Mls
Glyde FEk 'B. Taylor and MISS Betty Jam
arole, fBeachy, Washington, y. ~ ana son
Mrs. Charles Bevans and famlly' airing
Onnie ton, Va.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05

Secretary of Labor Tobin advocated
lower prices and higher wages to
bolster consumer buying power, eX-
pand employment and keep economy
strong.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05

April 194l, the antitrust lawyers brought criminal suit Wash
ington, D. c.
They charged that the APP chain competitors, labor
and other good American citizens had conspMed fix the
of bread
calculated be
retail business? They asked millions of people believe that
would
a
These charges false. ..'o~a.~,.1
In that developed that the ASP and the competitors who
high actually
bread of the Washington
presented argued their When they
Allen T. Godsborough ruled APP
defendants did have defense. He
ordered the jury bring in a verdict of not guilty
Judge Goldsborough said to the antitrust lawyers:
"If you sholU this record any experienced
trial Lawyer the lOorId he UouId tell you that there
uuas lot any evidence a all.
"Honesy, haze in my forty years. expert
tried a that absolutely deUoid of
evidence this. That is the honest truth haUe
seen one like it,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
The Washington Bread Case

which antitrust lawyers made seriously damaging
APP the COURT
they did not have "any evidence at ALL
which said future ads gong
other We duck either We
tell about the criminal suit that the antitrust lawyers
won at Danvile, Illinois
lawyers that they not attack ng bgnesS
decided that
'bgness efficiency and selling low prices crime
But they only brought their bread
at
this they attacking big company
that sells good food cheap.
people that the suit to destroy AP
and real competition
The involved this suit whether businessmen
be and efficient JOBS whether
in Washington blow the whistle
big by the people for their
No one can make believe that is to try to sell
the best quality food at the Lowest possible price,
Evening star., 1950-10-02

Made by native Blue Ridge
Mountains craftsmen and
fired at an extremely high
temperature. Clever styles
assorted colors.
Evening star., 1950-10-02

You'll feel dressed UP
In the kitchen with
these delightfully fem
mime aprons in their
gay designs and coiors.
You simply wipe
them clean with o
damp cloth.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-01-20
National Supply Unit Ne.vs
By DEAK and DOCK

We see that Chris (handle-
bar Hank) Nedoff, is back to
work, you can see him in the
crane in Dept. So so proudly
twisting the ends of that well
cultivated moustache. (See Dan
Webster).
Could it be-? That AL Carnes
has Rudolph (the Red Nose)
gathering slightly used cigar
butts in Dept. Al in exchange
for a few packs of cigarettes.
Why is Hummer Harris trying
to keep it secret, that he, again
is grandpa. His daughter, Mrs.
Louise Munlunick has presented
him with grandson a few weeks
ago. Maybe Hummer didn't like
the idea of passing out cigars.
AS Clayton Hildabrand, Dept.
"a gazed at !...- calendar Jan. 13,
he Immediately realized he was
one year older, and no closer to
that first million, but he has
read the days mail, he got the
surprise of his life. He now was
gazing at a birthday card from
the N. S. Co. Just a thought!
Are we one step closer to get
ting our birthdays off with pay,
Eh, Robert.
It's reported that Frank Herr
is practicing lullabies lately, it
looks as tho he will be doing
some baby sitting soon, he now
has new granddaughter, born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Herr, Dick
worked as a tool grinder in the
shop.
Elder Buschman, gear cutter,
second trick, passed out cigars
last week. The occasion; we'll,
he has a brand new star board
er at his place. and is counting
the years till he and his son can
60 fishing.
Congratulations to all the
parents and grandparents men,
/ toned above.
Who are the brown noses in
Dept. 50 that are pleading for
mercy for the foreman of that
Dept
The Super Snoop is at it
again, this time he is spying
from the mems rest room, nice
view from there. eh Bill!
A few days ago Arnold Baden
hop was relieved of his driver S
license, and was in need of a
chsuffer, Roy Babcock, Dept.
Al has offered his assistance,
with this catch, Arnold will
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-01-20

knows of her husbands ballet
dancing talent, ask Joe to dance
for you like he does for the peo-
pie our unit meetings.
Congratulations are in order
for Bill Krupp and wife, . baby
girl born last Sunday. Kenny's
had theirs one week and Bills
the next, so its your turn next
week Kenny.
/ heard that Chet and Bob
after learnings that they were to
be grandnothers in the same
month had bet that who ever
was first would buy the cigars.
Now that they were both born
on the same day its tie, so
they both can buy. Congratula-
tions to both of the pround
mothers and fathers delaney
and daughters).
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-01-20
Huge Increase
In Farm Use Of
Electric Power

WASHINGTON (LPA)-Use
Of electric power on farms has
almost doubled in two years, ac-
cording to the annual report of
the Rural Electrification Ad-
ministration. Kilowatt- t-hours
billed to consumers for fiscal
year 1947 totalled 1900, ,000,-
600; in 1949, the figure was S.
SOC. 600 600.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-01-20

have to stay away from those
wild Mexican women.
They tell US they are placing
Burma Shave signs hundred
miles apart for jet planes.
Did someone cool off Slicker
Sullivan? He seems rather sub
dued these days, or is he listen
ing for the call, Go West,
Young Man, Go West"
Ssndusky in Dept. Al has lost
his good job on the Keyseater,
they just moved his machine
out on him. Too bad, Sandy.
Congratulations to Mr.. and
Mrs. AL Schneider on their
tenth wedding anniversary, Jan.
18th. Incidently, AL will take
care of any news you may have
on second trick.
What does Rudolph the Red
Nosed foreman in Dept. A think
he is, the way he rides some of
his men. Come, come Rudy, this
is the end of the line.
The heat-treat's loss is Dept.
44's gain. Red McVicker is back
on Warner, and the heat-treat
foreman can sleep peacefully at
night again. Seriously tho we
are glad to have you back in the
Dept. again Red. There is only
one catch to it tho, you have to
work beside Dutch Hoffman,
Well, here we go again, you
know that old saying about the
Irish and Dutch,
Danny Gilmore or Shorty as
he is affectionately called, needs
one of Gene Church's vacuum
cleaners to run through before
going home, eh Walker.
Who is the guy who locked
himself out of his car with the
motor running, want hammer
Lou?
This ought to make someone
feel swell. A man was off the
job due to illness and it took
three men and a boss to do his
work, make you feel better Dan
ny?
Sullivan's son went through
the shop Friday with some other
promising engineers. Hope he
doesn't try to learn the trade
in a couple weeks like his dad.
Here's tip for him, stay away
from the Methods Dept.
Jim Thorpe is going to collect
half-billion bucks from st.
Louis bank. He claims they owe
his tribe on land deal of 1870,
Sure wouldn't want that man
after me, I've seen him drop
kick a football so yds. over the
goal posts, are-footed, and punt
IS yds. same way. How would
you like to try this for size?
Slicker.
Who are the two mechanics
who worked for two days on a
machine and il still wouldn't
run.
We hear that Frank Herr,
Dept. 43 inspector, is quite a
hand shaker with the boys in
blue coats. Is he looking for a
favor or just getting their guard
down, we know he is quite a
finger shaker and have noticed
that Cliff Robinson's hat falls
over his ears lately.
The old story, Monkey see,
monkey do. Sullivan so proudly
drove his new Ford in the park
ing garage, got out, strutted
around like a cock of the walk,
but quickly noticed the next car
was another new Ford, and who
got out? Twas none other than
Frank (Stop Watch Jones. The
amazing thing is, Frank buying
in the low price field. Could it
be last years short work sched-
ule that prevented him from
buying the usual Buick?
Nature Boy and Billy Darnells
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-01-20

in department H. His name is
George Cunningham and he has
written nice song for Fred
Hohenbrink and was singing it
for Fred's pleasure on Saturday,
anyone wishing to hear it, ask
Fred to sing it for you.
Dept. e, LIST Shift
Arthur Murry's gift to tle
Champion Spark Plug, Roger
Shoulders" Rudnicki, was seen
performing the "Rhumba" in
one of the better known night
clubs of Toledo.
Champion Reef Fishing Club.
The club is having another
Old Time Round and Square
dance along with plenty of Po-
lish music to be held on Saturd-
ay night at Harmonic Hall, Feb.
18th, located at Detroit and Bel
mont. Plenty of refreshments
and a good time will be had by
all Dancing from 9 until a. m.
Robert Smith
Dept. E, End Shift
NOTICE:
There are still few openings
for bowlers at the Colony Bowl
ing Alleys in the Colony Mixed
Doubles on Friday nights. For
information please contact Fern
Medley, End Shift, Dept. l. Plug
Tanpers Bowling starts at loo
A. M. Sat. mornings.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-01-20

OK? Esther won't talk and
we're wondering
We have finally found out
that we do still have chivalry
on the End shift among our big
husky men. A young lady from
the stud lines was unable to get
her "Cackle Hack" (automobile)
started the other night and IA
men came to her aid. Men from
all departments too. Say, Hazel
Rutschow, whot hoppened??
English Borglin Dept d 1st Shift
Eugene Sailor" LeWandowski
gap setter is counting the days
until he will get married (103
to be exact).
Who is the male employer
working in the repair depart
ment, who came to work one
day last week with his finger
nails all polished up in natural
color. If you want to know just
set a MOUSE trap and you
might catch him.
How come so many men are
bidding off the Packing Ma
chimes of late? Maybe because
of the insinuating remarks of
one of the Personnel such as:
IF you don't like the job, bid
off" Well they are, but remem-
Der, it cost money to break in
new man.
l reported the latter part of
last year that Fred Townsend
would be back with us the first
of 1850 and here it is % through
January and no Fred. Yet. But
he is improving and / am sure
he will be with us before long.
We are pulling for you, Fred.
Ralph Lamson is very much
missed also. His wife, Pearl, said
last week that he was very
much improved and the doctors
are doing their best and | know
you can't keep good man down
for long.
Eva Mercer is back to work in
the repair dept. and Cora pat
johnson, is still confined to her
home.
Loretta Knapik, Inspector on
line IL, is in Toledo Hospital as
is Ruth Blaisdell.
Jean Meek and Francis Taube
bid onto days this week. We'll
come, girls.
Irene Malikowski returned
this week from her leave.
! Wilma Kelsey bid on nights
and we are sorry to see her
leave.
Helen DOMAIN became proud
grandmother again on January
18th. It's a girl. Marion Franks
celebrated her 4th wedding an
niversary last Wednesday, Jan.
18th. We wish you many more
of them.
Jimmie Matuszynski had a
birthday on Jan. 14th and he
celebrated his 9th wedding an
niversary on Jan. 18th.
"The Coffee Shortage"-"It's S
a lot of 'Who-ee'."
This exploitation of myth
cal coffee shortage has taken
about S90,O00,O00 out of Ameri-
can peoples pockets. Why?
Since last April, spectators
drove the coffee futures price
from % to 50 cents per pound.
now it is about rs cents or more.
But the first nine months of last
year 100000 more pounds of
coffee was imported into this
country than the same period
the year before. So from reason
able thinking there won't be any
shortage on the average Ameri-
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-01-20

managers won't let W.S.P.D.-
Tv pick up wrestling matches
Jan. 4th, so we had to look at
a dull film. We have been wait
ing week to see the Rose Bowl
game, but nothing doing as yet.
We hope they haven't got their
finger in that "pie."
The honeymoon is over be-
tween Frank Production" Ger
inski and Louie Book. Louie
fsrmed Frank out to the pump
assembly last week. Harold
Balk should have little trouble
making his quota with Frank
in his line up.
Joe Biscay was sure surprised
when he found out that the as
sembly Dept. kept right on 60
ing even tho he was away at the
Convention.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-01-20
COnnnutatOr
Cab
By CLIFF PARSELLS

Our column hasn't been draw
ing any blood, so asking a few
people why, and hearing re-
marks about other shops col
umns they seem to think that
we pull our punches to much,
afraid to take off on the boss
is another remark. But if you
take good look a the boss you
will find nothing to write about.
He never violates our contract
by working, never knifes you
in the back, never cuts at our
union, or local officers, never
tells you that your work is bad
and always pats you on the back
for the years of good service
you're given. But, I suppose they
have their problems too. It's a
shame.
With Blanche D., losing her
voice last Friday being able to
squeak only, should have made
Mr.. D. the voice of authority
over the weekend.
Did anyone notice that gaze
in John Grants eyes lately.
hear its from looking into his
new television set. l hear he
likes Kukla, Fran & Ollie better
than any program,
| wonder if Mrs. J. Szymczak
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-01-20
SparkletS-.Chambio Unit
Jim Vinson, Dept. ID, End Shift
Ralph ii. Young, Sec'y

We predict that the little commoon stirred by the
petition of THAT fellow will boomerang 1t has distinctly
obnoxious odor This reporter has discovered attempt
the part of the Champion Unit, its officers to white
wash the charges made by Mr.. Bolman, but wisely