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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-03-29
Wants Regulation
BY State Agency

Dear Editor:
Your editorial in this weeks Re-
publican on Stirring Up Trouble"
merits the very highest Of praise.
Let us keep awake on this matter
Your other editorial on Trying to
Clamp Down" is Of a different type.
Why should a few lot owners be al
lowed to hog" the field?
Let US have an example right at
home. | have twenty-seven acres right
in town Eight wells are drilling, or
planned, and more contemplated, in a
ring completely around my acreage.
Who owns the gas under those II
acres Why do owners of one or two
lots have power to take gas from I'M
limited areas Just because the main
body Of lease holders, or lessees, chose
to cooperate with the two big com
panies. which was the only way to
open the field.
Enough holes have been drilled, or
planned, in Mt. Lake Park to fully
take care Of the whole 40 mile field.
Therefore, ninetv-fiye per cent of us,
who leased to the two pioneering COM
panies, will receive no returns from
our gas holdings, while wild-catters
vi OlJH lOLc w III lllplOpOlILG LilN liNlhs
Under this gas field lies an i'm
mense oil pool. Under proper laws it
can be the making of our county.
Without regulation it will be our utter
ruin. Take look at other oil COM
munities.
Unless some of our seat-warmers
at Annapolis get busy on some suit
able legislation, one fellow is going
to become quite vocal, comes next
election time. Remember the strip-coal
bill? | haven't forgotten it
So long now, and I'll aim to have
tax bills in this county. Let us con
serve our timber. coal, gas and oil
resources before ii is too late.
So long now, and I'll aim to have
few remarks more, just previous to
next election day. Count on me.
Yours truly, Ernest G. Gnegy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-03-29

while at work and suffered a broken
shoulder.
Mr.. and MIS- Joseph Hoopengard-
ner and sons, Of Frostburg, were
weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Stanley Ashby
Walter Ashby, Of Washington, D.
C., spent Easter with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. d. T. Ashby, ST.. and family.
Mr. and Mrs George Friend and
family were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Bowser, at Pursglove, w. Va.
Va
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bolyard, Of
Oakland, visited Mr.. and Mrs Oscar
Lee, Sunday.
Mrs Betty Duling, Of Baltimore,
spent the weekend with her children
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs Dwight
Ashby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Shatrer and
son, Robert, were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Gull
lers, at Gormania, w. Va.
Mr.. Dewey Bittinger, Jr., and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-03-29
Washington Report
BY United States Senator
Herbert X. O'COnOr

Washington will be humming with
events Of world and national signifi-
canoe this week, even though the
House Of Representatives will not re-
convene until April ,.
Conferences with 20 Latin-Ameri-
can nations Of some 300 million pop
ulation will have as their objective
closer ties among the peoples of the
Western Hemisphere, on the economic
and political levels as well as mill
tariy.
The Senate discussions Tuesday and
the vote next Monday on the question
Of approving the dispatch of four
divisions of American ground troops
for the defense of Western Europe,
and the official visit beginning We'd
nesday Of President NJ. Vincent Auriol
of the French Republic, will go far,
it is confidently hoped, towards assur-
ance Of more adequate defense OF
Western Europe against aggression
from the East and of wholehearted
participation of France in the obiec
tives and the activities of the Atlantic
Pact nations.
On the purely national scene ses-
sions of the Senate Crime Investigat-
ing Committee with top Federal law
enforcement officials will develop, it
is believed. a program of positive ac-
ton to restore the prestige and dig
nifty of the courts and law enforce
mcnt agencies throughout the country
to offset the dangers Of mob rule and
gangster pressure which the recent
Crime hearings have disclosed in vari-
Gus sections Of the country.
Latin American Problems Many
The Conferences with representa-
tives of the Organization of American
States, to which every government in
volved has sent its Foreign Minister,
except Ncaraugua-whi will be rep
resented bv its Ambassador, the SON
nl-law of its President-wil deal with
many problems which have irked our
have led them to believe. at times, that
this country was more interested in
helping nations outside this hemi-
sphere than it was in promoting the
interests and securing the good will
of the countries which were so much
more reliant upon American leader
ship.
Many Of them, it is assumed, will
ask for vast financial aid; some will
undoubtedly seek American assistance
under the Point ~ program. for the
development Of latent resources.
While they are considering the mat
tcrs Of immediate urgency. occasioned
by the tense world situation, they
will also insist, it is generally eN-
pected. upon more thorough consider
alton by this country of their needs
in the years ahead.
While few Of them have shown any
Willingness to send military help over
seas. to fight Communism, the vast
majority have already outlaWed Com
munist parties within their own con-
fines. A number Of them have already
severed diplomatic ties with Moscow,
closed down Red propaganda centers.
etc. They no doubt will point to the
fact that many of the nations now
receiving aid in Europe have not taken
Surh definite stcpS.
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thoroughly.

thoroughly.
Particular scrutiny will be given
to the matter of negotiated" awards,
great increase in numbers Of such
contracts and the screen of security
secrecy thrown around them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-03-29

IN the 1851 Mobilsas Economy Run, three
Stockholders successfully defended their
repUiGion for sfond-ouf gasoline mileage.
The Sfudebokers were pilosed by expert
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-03-29

eneed drivers under A.A.A. Contest Board
rules. Each Stakeholder had overdrive, OPP
tionol at extra eosf-ond used regular, not
premium, gas. See your SiUdeboker dealer
Evening star., 1951-11-16
Scouts to Plant Trees
In Rock Creek Park

Boy Scout Troop No. 443 will
plant 300 Chinese chestnut trees
in Rock Creek Park. just north
of East West highway near the
creek at IL am. tomorrow.
/ The trees are being supplied by
the Maryland National Capital
Park and Planning Commission
which will supervise the planting.
Evening star., 1951-11-16
| ather Grace Named
Pastor Of New Parish
In Takoma Park, Md.

J The Rev. James P. Grace has
oeen named pastor of the newly
created parish of St. Camillus
IN Takoma Park, Md, the Most
Rev. Patrick A. O'Boyle. Ach-
bishop of Washington, announced
today.
Father Grace, now pastor OF
st. Mary's Catholic Church, New
port, Md, will take over his new
post November "a.
At that time, the Rev. Charles
j. Salkavich, curate at the Church
of the Assumption here, will sue
ceed Father Grace as pastor OF
St, Mary's Church, the announce
ment said.
Lord Baltimore Owned Land.
Boundaries for the new st. Ca
milluS Parish will be announced
later. according to the Rev. Philip
M. Hannah, chancellor OF the
Washington Archdiocese.
/ A church is planned for four
acre plot at 8701 Carroll avenue
Takoma Park. he explained. In
the meantime, services will be held
in a large house on the property
The plot, bought by the archdio-
cese for the new parish, is part
of land once owned by Lord Bal
timore.
Was Curate Here.
The new parish is named after
st. Camillus de Lellis. one of the
founders of the Catholic Hospital
system.
A native of Heckscherville. Pa,
Father Grace 81 a graduate of
ST. Charles Seminary, Philadel-
phia. and ST Mary's Seminary.
Baltimore. Ordained in 1888. he
served as curate at st. Patrick S
Church, Baltimore. and St. An
thongs Church and st. Peters
Church, Newport, in 1948.
Evening star., 1951-11-16
last 7 HoIdup Men
From 1914 Baltimore
Gang Given Paroles
By the Associated Press

I ANNAPOLIS, Nov. 16.-The last
of five Baltimoreans handed stiff
sentences for a rash of armed
-holdups in 1914 were granted pa
roles yesterday by Gov. McKeldin.
Listed among is Maryland pris-
oners approved for release under
supervision were James Erwin and
Robert Jones.
Both received 30-year peniten-
tiary sentences in Baltimore
Criminal Court on September IL,
1914, for robbery with a deadly
weapon. They had their terms re-
duced last summer to 81 years.
The Governor previously re-
leased three other members of
1 the gang. He also paroled the fol-
lowing prisoners yesterday:
! Garlon j. Baucon. colored, Oc-
tober 30, 1850, Prince Georges
County Circuit Court, three years,
house of correction, receiving
stolen goods.
William Henry Duncan, COL
ored. October 4, 1850, Anne Arun-
del County Circuit Court, three
years, house of correction, man
slaughter.
Laura Lambert. colored, Octo-
ber %, 1949, Anne Arundel County
Circuit Court. not more than six
years, reformatory, manslaughter
| Vance Oswald, November 2.
1850, Prince Georges County Cir
cult Court, not more than three
years, reformatory. ROBBERY with
deadly weapon.
Claude E. SWartz. October 13,
Frederick County Circuit Court,
six years, penitentiary, sodomy.
Evening star., 1951-11-16
Scout Festival of Giving

Girl Scouts from Prince Georges
County will present gifts made
during the past year to Children's
and Gallinger hospitals at their
annual Festival of Giving at
3 pm. tomorrow in Bladensburg
Junior High School.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1951-06-07
Methodist Pastors
Returned Here

The pastors of Hagerstown's two
largest Methodist churches were re-
appointed by the Baltimore Confer
ence of the Methodist Church which
ended its annual meeting in West
minister Sunday night.
The Rev. j. T. Spicknall was re-
appointed at st. Paul's Church and
the Rev. c. M. LeFew was returned
to Washington Square.
Other appointments include: Rev.
o. H. Carroll, Smithsburg; Rev. c.
H. Mead, Williamsport; and Rev. c.
G.. Russell, Hancock.
Rev. Harry C. Marsh, former pas
tor of st. PauPs, was named super
intendent of the Hagerstown Dis
trict. He succeeds the Rev. William
Francis Wright, who goes to West
Baltimore Methodist Church.
Mr.. Marsh had been pastor of
Brookland Church in Washington,
D. c.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1951-06-07

ton. Other officers elected were: E.
N. Funkhouser vice-president;
Omer T. Kaylor, vice-president;
George S. Humphrey, treasurer; and
w. Fred Mowen, secretary.
Mr.. Potter has long been interest
ed in the work of the Y.M.C.A. and
has been a member of the local
Board of Directors since 1888 and
has been chairman of number of
important committees. He has been
especially interested in the develop
ment of the North Street Y.M.C.A.
serving on an original committee a
few years ago to investigate the pos
sibiGties of this phase of the local
Y.M.C.A, program. He is now serv-
ing as a member of the Building
Committee, which has planned the
renovation and alterations of the old
North Street School building which
will soon become the North Street
Y.M.C.A.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1951-06-07
Scouts VIII Hold
Big Canp-O-Ree
Two-Day Program VIII Be
Held On Pangborn Property
OFF Northern Avenue.

The annual spring Camp-O-Ree
for the Washington County District,
Boy Scouts of America, will be held
Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 8,
on the Pangborn property back of
the new American Legion home on
Northern Avenue, the use of which
has been granted the Scouts by
Thomas W. Pangborn, president of
the Pangborn Corporation.
About 400 Scouts from different
troops in Hagerstown and Washing
ton County, with a number of adult
leaders, will take part.
The opening ceremony will be a
parade that will form at st. Mary's
Church, corner of Washington and
Prospect Streets, at 4 o'clock Friday
afternoon, from where the Scouts
will march to the campsite. The
route of the parade will be down
fksFest Washington Street to Locust
out North Locust to Playground
Avenue, left on Playground to Poto-
mac Avenue, then out Oak Hill
Aveue to The Terrace and from
there to May Street, the entrance
to the campsite.
On arrival, the Scouts will check
in, set up their camps and start cook
ing supper. In the evening, at 8:4E
o'clock, there will be a council camp
fire program, to which the parents
and friends are invited.
Saturday morning will be spent
in the various Scout classes and Their
from noon until 3 o'clock there will
be special program put on by the
Cub Scouts of the district, all Of
whom are asked to be at the Camp.
O-Ree site by noon on Saturday.
At the close of the Camp-O-Ree
the purpose of which is demonstrate
troop camping by patrols and tt
practice skill already learned as
well as to learn new ones, specia
Scout awards will be made to the
patrols making the best showing.
Following the presentation Of
awards, the closing ceremoy will be
held and the Scouts will then wenc
their way homeward.
Those in charge of the Campo
Rec are: Walter w Kittell, direc-
tor; Roland G. Hebb, assistant di-
rector; Porter M. Lee, director Of
the council campfire program; Cor
don NJ Henning, secretary; Charlie:
L. Segersten, chief scorer; and Rich
ard A. Miller, chief judge.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1951-06-07

At the regular meeting of the
Mayor and Council, scheduled for
7:30 tonight, the Council is expected
to act on the Mayors veto of the
repeal by the Council of the Or
dinance that zoned the North End as
strictly residential. 1t requires a
fourfifths majority to override the
veto.
Here, briefly, are the facts leading
up to tonight's expected action.
On October 5, 1850, after public
meetings had been held in accord
ance with the coming laws of the
State, the Council voted to accept
the recommendation of the Zoning
and Planning Commission that the
North End be zoned as a strictly
residential area.
Later on, four members of the
Council-Roy Knight, Mel Jennings,
Luther Broom and Jack Hellane-
issued public statement that they
wished to reconsider their action,
but no meeting of the Council was
called for that purpose.
Still later, the real estate develop
ers of property in the North End -
The Antietam Company-who had
planned shopping center on their
property before any zoning law had
been enacted, and who had sold a
section of that property to the Hecht
Company, of Baltimore, who in turn
had secured building permit from
the City for proposed store on the
site, filed suit against the City, be-
cause of the Zoning Ordinance.
The Court upheld the validity of
the Ordinance, but granted the An
tietam Company permission to file
an amended petition, which they did.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1951-06-07

No decision on the amended petition
has been rendered by the Court as
yet.
On Friday night of last week the
same four Councilmen who had
made the public statement, called
special meeting of the Council las
provided for in the City Charter
and at that meeting the Council re-
pealed the Ordinance zoning the
North End by vote of four to one.
The dissenting vote being cast by
Councilman J. Frank Elliott.
On Monday night Mayor H. L.
Mills, in radio broadcast, gave his
side Of the controversy, during
which he stated that the four Coun-
cilmen who voted to repeal the Or
dinance, had, in his opinion, had
tremendous pressure put on them
by those interested in its repeal.
That same night, Immediately
after the Mayors broadcast, he met
with the Council in another special
meeting, at which he vetoed the re-
peal of the Ordinance, for the rea-
son that, in his opinion, the repeal of
the Ordinance was not according to
provisions of 66-B of the Annotated
Code of Maryland (for comment on
this provision see around Town
With The Editor').
On Tuesday night Councilman
knight went on the air in reply to
Mayor Mills radio talk, and stated
that any pressure brought to bear on
the Councilmen to repeal the Or
dinance, was like a feather as COM
pared to the pressure put on them
by the Mayor to pass it.
The next step will be taken at to-
nights regular meeting.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1951-06-07
Begin Spraying PIE.
Right Of Way Here
Spray Is Non-Poisonous And
Does Not Damage Grass.

Crews from the Potomac Edison
Company have started spraying
rights-of-way in this area to keep
them clear of brush, trees and other
plant growth. A. spokesman for the
company said that 2, 4-D COM
pound is being employed as spray.
This mixture is wefl-known in this
area for many local farmers use it
as a weed killer.
The spraying is being done by
crews that are highly trained ex-
perts and who have performed
similar spraying operations in other
portions of the Pc System. They
will apply the spray to plant growth
under power lines, so that electric
service will not be interrupted by
high brush or trees blowing into
wires.
Farmers and livestock owners
were assured that the 2, 4-D will not
sterilize the soil It is non-poison-
GUS to animals and will permit later
growth of grass as brush and weeds
are eliminated. Plant growth along
the right-of-way will turn brown
and will die in approximately one
week. The new growth Of grass
that follows will improve the ap-
pearance of the site.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1951-06-07
County Board Acts
On Several Matters
Chairman Appoints Two Spe-
cial Committees - Board Dis
cusses Teachers Salaries.

The Board of County Commission
ers, at their regular weekly meet
ing on Tuesday, while discussing at
some length the question of increas-
ed salaries for teachers in the coun-
ty, didn't arrive at any final decision
It is expected however, that it will
take some final action on the matter
either late in the week or at next
Tuesdays meeting, with whatever
increases are granted becoming eff
fective with the fall term.
At the meeting, the Board took
definite action in an effort to speed
up two important matters concern
ing the county
Chairman Winslow F. Burhans ap-
pointed Commissioners Joseph Hoff-
man and Chester Delphey, together
with Arthur L. Poole, county roads
engineer, as committee to see what
can be done to expedite the taking
over of the Pinesburg Road by the
States Road Commission. It is ex-
pected that the committee, in the
near future, will go down to Balti-
more to talk the matter over with
the Commission.
The chairman then appointed Com
missioners Clarence v. Eldridge and
E. Lester Mobley, Sr., together with
Lester Swain, road department SUI
pervisor, as committee to push the
matter of an underpass at Maugans-
vile and blinker lights at the Charl-
ton railroad crossing. This commit
tee is also expected to discuss these
matters with the States Road Com
mission.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1951-06-07
AROUrzg) TOWN
WIFI EHE EDITOR

community, nor do feel that have
any right to publicly make state
ment regarding whether or not there
should be a shopping center in Ha-
gerstown, nor on where it should
be located.
believe however, that 1 do have
the right to publicly express my
opinion that this whole matter of a
shopping center has developed into
a fractional fight, during which the
real issue is rani71v being lost sight
of.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1951-06-07
House Bill IT'S Is
Signed By Governor
Bill Gives Each Commissioner
$500 Annually For Expenses.

Here is synopsis of the final bill
signed by Governor McKeldin that
affects Washington County. It be-
came effective as of June l.
House Bill IT'S
An Act to add a new section to
Article % of the Code of Public Lo-
cal Laws of Maryland (1930 Edi-
tom, title Washington County,"
said new section to be known as
Section 717A, to follow Immediately
after Section TT thereof and to be
under the subtitle Roads, " provid-
ing that the County Commissioners
of Washington County shall each re-
celve the sum of Six Hundred Dol
lars annually to cover their expenses
In the maintenance and adninistra-
ton OF the County roads therein.
Heretofore each member of the
Board of County Commissioners has
paid his own expenses in going about
his duty of inspecting and admins
tratlng the county roads, which re-
quires considerable travelling, etc.
Under the new bill they will be al
lowed 5000 to defray these expenses.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1951-06-07

volts. He was II age.
Patrolman N iccompani-
ed by Patrolma rush, were
ordered to the 900 block of Virginia
Avenue to investigate a loose wire
in that neighborhood Arriving at
the scene Newcomer, who was al
ready drenched by the rain, stepped
from the cruiser right on to the
loose wire and was Immediately
rendered unconscious. Every effort
was made by his brother officers and
John c. Talbert, of Chambersburg,
who arrived at the scene just as the
accident occurred, to revive him, but
without success. He was then re-
moved to the Washington County
Hospital and placed in an iron lung,
but all efforts to save his life were
in vain and he was pronounced dead
at 1920 p. m.
Patrolman Newcomer, who resid-
ed at 20 East Washington Street,
was considered one of the most pop
ular men on the force. He joined
the Hagerstown Police Department
September 5, 1947, and was appoint
ed regular patrolman September
l, 1913.
Mr.. Newcomer was a veteran of
World War II, having served five
years in the Pacific Theater. He
was a member of the First Christian
Church, Pangborn Lodge, Fraternal
Order of Police, the Moose Lodge
and Junior Fire Company.
Besides his wife, Janet Tanaka
Newcomer, he is survived by: a
daughter, Lynette Marvine; his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. New
conner, Halfway; three sisters, Mrs.
Violet Bermel, Newcastle, Del; Mrs.
Marguerite R. Triplett, Halfway;
and Mrs Goldie Tucker, Hagers-
town, and several nieces and neph-
eWs.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1951-06-07
SIX COUNTY STUDENTS TO
GRADUATE FROM TOWSON

The following students from Wash
ington County will graduate from
Towson State Teachers College on
Tuesday, June II, with a degree of
Bachelor of Science in Education:
Mary Antonio Dattilio, Ester Cor
rine Hendrickson, Maynard Eugene
Keadle, Doris Jane Knode, Geneva
Louise Krontz and Christine Roberta
Olson.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1951-06-07
ROBERT LONG RECEIVES
DEGREE AT COLLEGE

Degrees were conferred on los
graduates at Lycoming College, Will
Transport, Pa, on Sunday, June g.
Among those receiving Bachelor
of Science Degrees was Robert Will
liam Long, 125 Roessner Avenue, Ha-
gerstown. He majored in finance
and accounting and became a men,
Der of Lamb Da Thi Delta Fraternity
He played on the schools basket
ball and baseball teams.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1951-06-07
Clergyner1 Elect
DR.. j. T. Spicknall
Named President Of County
Ministerial Association.

At the annual election of officers
of the Washington County Minis
terial Association, held on Monday
at the Leitersburg Lutheran Church,
The Rev. DR.. j. Turnbull Spicknall,
minister of st. PauPs Methodist
Church here, was elected president
of the Washington County Minis
terial Association for the ensuing
year.
Other officers elected were:
Rev Newton L. Polling, Browns
vile Church of the Brethren, vice.
president; and Rev. Stanley L. Whit
son, Clear Spring Lutheran Church,
secretary treasurer.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1951-06-07
BENEVOLA CHURCH TO
HOLD CHILDREN'S DAY

The Benevola Evangelical United
Brethren Church will hold their an
nual Children's Day program on
Sunday evening at 7:30 p. m.
The Girls Choir, under the direc-
ton of Kenneth Sim, will take part
in leading the singing, accompanied
by Mrs. Richard Newcomer. The
choir will also sing two special num-
bers.
The primary children will also
take part in the program, and the
public is cordially invited to attend.