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Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25

Lit. Col. T. w. McGrath, Execu-
tive Officer at Erie Ordnance,
George Svehla, Port Clinton, Chief
of Management Office, and Rob-
ert LaTourrette, Fremont, Civil
lian Chief of Production were in
Lorain May II on official busi-
ness for the depot.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25

Caryl Crane will present a Style
Show at the P. C. Yacht Club,
Wed, June 6, at $50 p. M, spon-
sored by the Shipmates. Admis-
sion SOC. 15-2t
Dante Bell, Port Clinton, ord
nance engineer at Erie Ordnance
Depot, was an official visitor in
Cleveland last Thursday.
Rummaee Sale by Gold Star Mo-
theirs, Fri. and Sat May 1926, at
the Armory. 9 a. m. to S p. m.
15-1t
~r~w A son weighing eight
pounds, three ounces, was
= born Monday in Magrudcr
hospital to Mr.. and Mrs. Ervon
Flick, 1914 East Second Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Rose have
returned home after a weekend
trip to Kentucky and Tennessee.
Saturday they attended the Grand
Old Opera.
Rugs and Carpeting. Free esti
mates. Dwight w Fox Co., 124
w. Second ST. Phone 2-2021.
8-2t
Henry Wharton, Port Clinton,
Transportation employee at Erie
Ordnance Depot, was an official
visitor at Detroit Arsenal, Center
Line, Mich.
.,v Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund
| W. Wierzba, 173 East Loop,
T are the parents of a
daughter weighing seven pounds,
one and one-quarter ounces, born
Sunday in Magruder hospital.
Daisy Cover, Oak Harbor, and
Lucille Battrell, Port Clinton,
Procurement employees at Erie
Ordnance Depot, spent Monday
in Cleveland, transacting business
for the depot.
-. -. -
P. c. H. S. Band Concert and
Ice Cream Festival, Thurs, May 81,
starting $50 p. M, school yard,
west side. 1927
-s>Cr A son weighing nine
@ pounds, three ounces, was
= born Saturday in Magru.
der hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ar
thur Zibbel, of Oak Harbor.
Caryl Crane will present a Style
Show at the P. c. Yacht Club,
We'd, June 6, at $50 p. m, spon-
sored by the ShipmateS. Admis.
sion soc. 15-2t
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25

Mrs. Robert Loder spent the
weekend in Toledo visiting her
cousin, Mrs. Amelia Reichert.
Mrs. Loder returned Monday.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25

~e A son weighing seven
@ pounds, 101a ounces, was
born Thursday in Magru-
der hospital to Mr.. and Mrs. Fran.
els Miller, of Lindsey.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25
CIVIL DEFENSE
RuroI Units Must Supplement
Metropolitan Defense Groups
CIVIL DEFENSE
BY Walter A. Shead

Tb1 s last in series OF Se articles The civil defense prosra")
WHETHER YOU LIVE in city, a small town farm
in the rural of the nation have obligation
citizen interested in saving life and the lives OF your
fellow citizens in the civil defense program
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25

z,v- Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
@ Kowalczk, of Gypsum, are
the proud parents of a
son weighing eight pounds, 1872
ounces, born last Friday in Ma
gruder hospital.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25

Coteries' Annual Rummage
Sale, Friday, May 25th. Garage,
203 E. Second, 9 a. m. to 8 pm.
15-1t
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25

Rvmmsse Sale by Gold Star Mo-
thers, Fri. and Sat May $3.50, at
the Armory. 9 a. m. TO S p. m.
15-1t
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

~1~ Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
~ Eberly, of Lakeside, are
the parents of daughter
weighing six pounds, IA ounces,
born Friday in Magruder hospi-
tai.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25

Rugs and Carpeting. Free esfi-
mates. Dwight w. Fox Co., ia
w. Second ST. Phone 2-2021.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25

II drive with an easy mind.
Gene BoIte insUres my car-yoU
bet" 52-tf
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25

Maj. Fred K. Jacobus, Post
Quartermaster at Erie, is on a 20
day leave at his home, Narragan-
sett, R. l.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25

p. C. II. S. Band Concert and
Ice Cream Festival, Thurs, May 81,
starting $50 p. M, school yard,
west side l5-2t
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25

MIR. and Mrs. w. c. Wright
spent Sunday afternoon and eve.
ming with Mr. and Mrs. Rolln
Macdonald and family in Lake
side. They also called on Mr..
and Mrs. Willis T. Braithwaite.
Mr.. Braithwaite has been quite
ill, but is improving.
- -
P. C. HI. S. Band Concert and
Ice Cream Festival, Thurs, May 81,
starting $50 p. m, school yard,
west side. 15-2t
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Mack,
Tommy and Nancy, and Jack
Mack, of Delta, spent Sunday
here with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. L. Mack on their boat,
the Merrimack. Most of the day
was spent in Put-in-Bay.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25

Rvmmage Sale by Gold Star Mo-
fhers, Fri. and Sat May 25-2o, at
the Armory, 9 a. m. to S p. m.
15-1t
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25

-.~~- A son weighing seven
W. pounds, three ounces, was
born last Thursday in Ma
gruder hospital to Mr.. and Mrs.
Calvin Dennison, of Gypsum.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25

Laurel DeMarS was among
those discharged Monday form
Memorial Hospital.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25


Mrs. Anna Nuber has been in
formed that her son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Nuber, of Seattle, Wash, are hos
pitalized as the result of re-
cent automobile accident in which
their car was sideswiped by a
passing motorist. The NuberS,
with another couple and their
daughter, were enroute to an
apple blossom festival when the
accident occurred.
coteries' Annual RUmmage
Sale, Friday, May 25th. Garage,
203 &. Second, 9 a. m. to 8 pm.
15-1t
- Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson
~ Fillmore, of Oak Harbor,
y are the parents of son
born last Friday in Magruder hos
pital. The new arrival weighed
seven pounds, one and three
quarter ounces.
-: -
DR.. and Mrs. Glenn Chapman
and family spent the weekend in
Tolt do with relatives.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Joy Frost, Mrs.
Robert Rakosky and Mrs. Robert
French spent the weekend in
Great Lakes, ILL.,, where they Wis
tied SIR Robert Rakosky who
was among those graduating from
basic training. S/R Rakosky was
expected to arrive home this
Thursday to spend 14-day
leave with his wife and other
relatives.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-05-25

m~ Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Mi
W. nier, Route 1, are the par
y ents of a daughter weigh
ing seven pounds, II 3/4 ounces,
born Wednesday in Magruder
hospital.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-11-29

and Mrs. Foster Yost and enjoyed a
Thanksgiving dinner together.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton NJ Collins,
Uniontown, Pa, and Mr.. and Mrs.
James Wilburn were Thanksgiving
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs, Merrill
Wilbmn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill Wilburn, Mrs.
R. B. Friend and Mrs. Montell Friend
visited Mrs. Nespe Friend, who is a
patient in Garrett County Memorial
Hospital in Oakland on Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Dewitt and
Nancy Tuney were Thanksgiving
dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James
Nitez, Mill Run.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Custer spent
Thanksgiving Day with Mr.. and Mrs
Hubert Friend and Mrs. A. b. Friend.
Mr.. Ralph Brenneman, Bittinger, was
"a Saturday evening guest of Mr.. and
Mrs Hubert Friend.
Mr.. and Mrs w. A. Custer and Mr..
and Mrs. Charley Rush and family
were Sunday dinner guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. Boyd Paugh, Deer Park.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-11-29
Music Program Is
Civic Club Feature

A musical program featured the
regular meeting Of the Oakland Civic
club on Tuesday afternoon at the
Methodist assembly room, with nine
teen members attending.
Mrs. Frederick Thayer, chairman,
gave history of america the Beau
tiful," and "Home on the Range"
which were then sung by the group.
Two Of Mrs. Thayer's voice students,
Kitty Wainer and Mary Jane Brown
ing, sang solos. Miss Wainer sang
"Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair, p"
and Miss Browning sang "Old Folks
at Home both by Stephen Foster
Plans were made to pack Christ
mas boxes with clothing and toys
for needy and crippled children. Mrs.
James Helbig is chairman Of this
committee. The Rotary club recently
contributed $64.O8 to be used by Miss
Grace Jones for shoes, mttens, stock
ings, or other needs, in her work
throughout the county.
The club also contributed $40 to
buy a CARE package for Korea, after
an explanation Of the need was made
by Mrs. Z. Ray Jones. Mrs. Arthur
Humbertson stressed the urgent need
for volunteers for the civilian defense
program. Mrs. Howard Turner, chair
man Of Youth Conservation, reported
receipt of an American flag from the
Woodmen of the World for the Girl
Scouts and a check for 500 from Mrs.
Edward NJ Weeks, charter member
Of the Civic Club for purchase OF a
troop flag.
Mrs. Neil Fraley announced that
Brig General Fellows would be the
speaker at the January meeting of
the club.
Hostesses FOR the meeting were Mrs.
Howard Turner, Mrs. f. Ray Jones
and Mrs. Scott W. Shirer. Table dec
orations wltse-iH- charge of Mrs. r. E.
Weber.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-11-29

Parents of Girl Scouts and Brown
les are invited to witness a double
fly-up' ceremony this evening at the
William-James hotel.
Jack Right, Mona Lou Evans,
George Kley. Shirley Stockman and
Daniel Offutt returned to eheir stud
les at University Of Maryland on
Sunday afternoon after spending the
holidays at their homes.
Thomas w. Charmley, of Under
wood, who enlisted in the air force
last Monday, has arrived at the
Sampson air base, Geneva, n. y, and
has begun his basic training. He is
the only son of Mrs Charles A. Bark
man.
J. F. Gallagher, superintendent of
the Garrett County Memorial hospital,
and ]. Edward Helbig, member OF
the hospital board of directors. re-
turned to Oakland last evening after
having attended conference Of the
Maryland District Of Columbia, Della
ware Hospital association, held at
Washington on November % and 81.
Daniel Offutt entertained at his
home last Saturday evening, while
home for the holidays. Guests were
Misses Mona Lou Evans, Lou Ellen
Hardesty, Helen Harmed, Janet
Spence, Jeannie Pollock, Lucy Phil
lips, Betty Lou Sanders, Gladys Wen
sci, Shirley Stockman, Kitty Wainer,
and Messrs. Thomas Kahl, George
KEY Frederick Thayer III, Paul Nc
Intire, William Smith, Reginald Bro
hawn, Donald Williams, Harold Oren-
dorf, Ernest Orendorf and Floyd Wen
sci.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-11-29
Local Neqvs

Mrs. Helen Thayer entertained her
bridge club at her apartment on Tues
day evening.
Mrs, Clarence Umstot was hostess
to members of her bridge club on
Tuesday evening.
MIR. and Mrs. Lester Martin and
daughter, Sandra, Of near Oakland,
left Monday for points in Florida.
Mrs. Howard Naylor entertained
members Of her bridge club at her
home on Alder street on Tuesday eve
ming.
Mrs. John O. Collins, Jr., of Nor
gantown, w. Va, visited her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. c. A. Phillips, over the
Thanksgiving holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Parsons,
Washington, d. c., are guests of DR..
and Mrs. f. l. Baumgartner for
several days this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Stemple, Jr.,
and family, Of Berkeley Springs, W.
Va, were weekend guests of his par
ents, at their home on Center street.
Carol Ann Barkman, Of Underwood
suffered burns to her left arm while
attending a birthday party of Paul
Montgomery, route ,, one day last
week.
Miss B etty Glotfelty and John
Hanst attended a meeting of state
officers of the West Virginia Synod's
Luther League at Clarksburg, w. Va.
on Saturday.
Mr.. and Ms. Paul Dewitt and
sons, William and frankie, had
Thanksgiving dinner with her sister,
Mrs. William E. Groden and family,
at Keyser, w. Va.
DR.. H. c. Byrd, president of the
University of Maryland and president
Of the Maryland State Moose Associ-
alton, was host to officers of the
several lodges Of Maryland and Della
ware, and their wives, at luncheon
at College Park last Saturday.
Guests also We're his guests at the
Maryland-West Virginia football
game. Attending from Oakland were
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Stemple, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Davis
Over the holiday Mr. and Mrs.
James Fazzalari were visited by Dr..
and Mrs. p. V. Fazzalari, Of Balti-
more; Florence and Ella Fazzal1i, Of
College Park, and Frank Fazzalari,
of Cumberland. The latter re-
Gently received his NJ. S. degree in
chemical engineering from the Uni
versity of Maryland, College Park.
He is now employed at Allegany Bal
listics Laboratory Of Hercules Pow
der company, near Cumberland
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-11-29
Gives Defense Bond Report

A final report on the defense bond
drive in Maryland showed that Gar
rett county sold bonds amounting to
$35,7 700, or 91.4 percent of its quota.
Throughout the state there were
total sales Of $1O,826,759 or 1914 per
cent achievement, according to figures
released by Richard H. Dixon, Jr.,
state director.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-07-01

Visit with your neighbors who own
Caterpillar" equipment and you'll
hear pretty much the same success
story. Compare your present trac-
tors capacity, fuel and mainte-
nance costs with theirs. You'll find
plenty Of reasons for owning a
Caterpillar" Diesel Tractor; plan
TO just as soon as conditions per-
nit. Until then, keep your present
equipment operating at its best.
Well be glad to give you service
tips and assist you in your mainte-
nance problems.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-07-01

Big job i. but just another days
work for three men and three"Cat"
Diesel Tractors q. two early model
IS drawbar horsepower DIS and a
D7l Big job but low cost! 80
gallons per day of l6c Diesel fuel
in the tanks of the three tractors
do the job that's summer fall
lowing for less than &c per acre!
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-07-01

Do you wonder why manager of
the 5000 acre ranch. Darroll War
rem, is enthusiastic about '.'cat"
Diesel Tractor performance? He
says, Ever since our first Cater
pillar track-type Tractor. an old
Sixty, we have been Caterpillar
owners. It's the best power; we
would use nothing elseg'
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-10-11
Hospital Auxiliary
Reports Large Amount
of Sewing Is Completed
Plans For Pantry Shower An
nOunced At Tuesday
Meeting

The large amount Of sewing that
had been accomplished by the hospital
auxiliary, and plans for pantry
shower were two features discussed
at the meeting Of the auxiliary on
Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist
assembly room. Mrs. w. W. Dewitt,
Hoyes, president, presided. Fifty
seven persons attended
Approximately 500 pieces of sewing
have been completed or mended by
the group in recent weeks, it was re-
ported. The sewing committee is
headed by Mrs. Roland Schoch, Oak
land. Other members are Mrs. Ed
ward p Kahl, Mt Lake Park; Mrs.
Edward Glotfelty, Hutton; and Mrs.
Dewitt.
The purchase Of a sewing machine
to increase the committee output, was
discussed along with prospects for
raising the necessary money, and in
this connection it was decided to use
the 500 gift that had been presented
recently by DR.. and Mrs. J. Fusco, of
Baltimore, for use as the hospital de-
sired. Mr.. and Mrs. B. |. Gender, ST.
also contributed So. The machine was
purchased this week.
1t was revealed that present paid
membership to date was $50. Mrs. A.
G. Gortner obtained 113 of the total
A canned goods shower for the
dietary department Of the hospital
was explained by Mrs. W. E. Dawson,
chairman of the hospitality commit
tee. Letters have been sent out to in
dividuals and organizations pointing
out that food has cost ON an average
Of $1,168.47 per month and that con-
reflected in the annual report of eX-
penditures. A goal Of one can Of can
ned goods from each person in the
county and surrounding areas, has
been set, the deadline to be just prior
to Thanksgiving.
1t was explained that home can
ned products could not be used and
that No. PIE size cans were preferred.
The hospital dining room serves be-
tween 5000 and 1000 meals monthly.
Other committee chairman appoint
ments included Mrs. Earl Zepp, ways
and means; Mrs. E. |. Baumgartner,
publicity. The latter urged the women
to an awareness of the Importance of
civilian defense in the community.
She was recently named as civil de
Tense chairman for the women's aux
ilialy of the State Medical and CHR
gurical faculty.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-10-11
Library Arranges
Land Week Display

A display Of books and pamphlets
for Maryland Land Week has been
set up in the Library. The display
covers various phases Of conserva-
tion-soil, forests, wild life and wild
flowers. 1t includes books Of interest
to young readers and to adults.
A number Of handmade articles are
On exhibit in the reference room. All
are invited to see the exhibit and to
bring in other articles to be displayed.
The exhibit at present includes the
work Of Mrs. Horace Codding-
ton, Mrs. Susan Lawton, Mrs.
Emma Lawton, Kim Kerr, Alice
johnson, Mrs. BERTHE Thrasher,
Mrs. Antonio Di Simone, Mrs. Rachel
Ballengee, Mrs H. A. Loraditch,
Fannie Johnson, BERTHE Cleveland,
Mrs. Owen Treacy, Mrs. NJ. O'Donnell
Martini, Mrs. Bert Welch, Mrs. F. j.
Gallagher, Mrs. Harry Stemple, Mrs.
Prema Brown, bessie Rodeheaver and
Mrs. Gladys Field.
With the exhibit are several recent
books on needlecraft-the "Wise
Handbook of Knitting and Crochet
ing" the Golden Treasury of Needle
craft" the ''Needlework Library" and
others.
Gifts Of books have been received
this week from Barbara Sweitzer
Miss Marion Leary, Mr.. and Mrs.
frankie w. Piper, Mrs. Kahl Kahl and
Virginia Conneway. These donations
included needed books on a variety
of subjects.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-10-11
HonorS DR.. Owens

The Allegany- Garrett County Medi-
cal society has passed a resolution in
honor of DR.. Charles L. Owens, who
retired due to i'll health after AZ
years practice Of medicine, obstetrics
and pediatrics in Cumberland.
According to the resolution Dr..
Owens, by his answering devotion
to his patients over a long period of
time, has literally purchased their
health and well being through the
sacrifice of his own.
The organization made DR.. Owens
a life member with all the rights and
privileges.
"The members of the Allegany-
Garrett County Medical Society take
this means to extend this expression
of their high regard of DR.. Owens, -
the resolution said. "His character,
training, experience, ability and pro-
fessional conduct place him among
the pre-eminent in his community.
He has always been most competent
in the art of technic of his profession
and has always recognized his re-
sponsibility thereto and to the general
public, and has at all times, to the
best of his ability, fulfilled the duties
and obligations for the general wei
fare by his services for the health
and well being of his patients"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-10-11
Civic Club Members
AT District Meeting

Ten members of the Oakland Civic
club attended the semi-annual meet
ing of the first district. Maryland
Federation of Women's clubs, in Cum
berland yesterday.
They were Mrs. w. w. Dawson,
Mrs. o. T. eraser, Mrs. A. G.. Gortner
Mrs. w. w. Grant, Mrs. Neil c. Fra
ley, Mrs. Jay Bell, Mrs. Fulcher P.
Smith, district chairman, resolutions
and bylaws; Mrs. f. |. Baumgartner,
district recording secretary; Mrs.
Frederick Thayer, Miss Nell Shaffer.
Principal speaker was Miss Alma
preinkert, a former state president,
of College Park, who is now national
defense department chairman for the
general federation Of women's clubs.
She stressed control of infiltration and
ways to aid in carrying out the
national civil defense program.
Also attending the meeting was
Mrs. Harry Christopher, president of
the Maryland Federation Of Women's
clubs, who spoke briefly.
Music for the meeting was in charge
of Mrs. Frederick Thayer, chairman
Of music, drama and pageantry. Mrs.
Jay Bell sang three numbers, accom-
panied at the piano by Mrs. Neil Fra
ley. They were MY Garden" zone
Kiss" and "Merrily | Roam"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-10-11
Announce Engagement

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred f. Beachy an
nounce the engagement and coming
marriage of their daughter, Miss
Elizabeth Anne Beachy, of Oakland,
to John Rogers Fike, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John T. Fike, Eglon, w. Va.
The ceremony is to be solemnized
at 700 p. m. on October 20 at an
open church wedding in the Maple
Spring Church of the Brethren, Egg
Ion, with Rev Ralph Bowman offici-
ating. The ceremony will be followed
by a reception in the church base
ment to which all those attending the
wedding are invited.
The bride-elect is a graduate of
Oakland High School and attended
Bridgewater College
Mr.. Fike is graduate of Aurora
High School and is row farming
near Eglon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-10-11
Teachers to Wed

Announcement has been made Of
the approaching marriage of Miss
Lillian Quinet. high school music in
structor at Accident, to Mr. John
Reckner. j., vocational agriculture
teacher in Oakland High school.
Open church will be observed for
their wedding next Wednesday eve
ming, October II, at O'Clock at st.
Paurs Methodist church. Oakland
Dr.. Denver c. Pickens. pastor, will
officiate.
Miss Quinet is a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. James A. Quinet, of Bent
leyville, Pa. and was an instructor
in Oakland High school last year.
Mr.. Reckner is a son of Mr.. and Mrs
John Reckner, of the Bittinger COM
munty.
Their attendants at the wedding
will be her sister, Miss Norma Quinet.
of Oakland; and Lawrence DelRosso,
Of Monessen, Pa. former instructor
in Oakland High school. Mr.. julius
b. Littman viii play a program Of
organ music and the traditional we'd
ding marches.
Both will complete their teaching
contracts.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-10-11
Methodist WSCS To Meet

The general meeting Of the Meth
odist WSCS will be held next Wednes-
day evening, October II, at 8 o'clock,
and will be in the nature Of a self
denial program, in observance Of the
week Of prayer.
The meeting will be held in the
assembly room Of st. Paul's church,
Oakland. The worship service, Thy
VIII be Done," will be in charge of
Mrs. Arthur Savage, secretary Of
spiritual life. Mrs. Jay Bell will sing
THE Lords Prayer"
Also anticipating in the program
will be Mrs. II. NJ. Shumate, Mrs.
George Porter, Mrs. Scott Shirer and
Mrs. Fulcher Smith.
Offering envelopes will be received
at that time from the membership.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-10-11

The public schools of the county
will be closed Thursday and Fri
day of next week, October IS and 10,
to enable county teachers to attend
the saith annual convention of the
Maryland State Teachers association
in Baltimore.
General session will be held in the
9TH regiment armory and depart
mental meetings will be held in the
various schools in Baltimore city.
1t is expected that there will be
approximately twelve thous d
teachers in attendance from all sec
tons of the state.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1951-10-11

A pigeon came to the home of
Esther Evans at Eagle Rock, on Oc-
tober 2. There were two bands on the
birds legs, one an aluminium band
with the following on it, "24O-Aug.
1851 HBG." On a rubber band was
the number w 862 The pigeon was
still at her home last Thursday.
Roger Gibson, John Hanst, Norma
Jean Lee and Bonnie Teagarden, stu
dents at Oakland High school, will
go to Baltimore next Tuesday to par
ticipate in the all-Maryland chorus
that will give concert at the Mary
land State Teachers meeting at the
18th regiment armory, next Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Friend, of Mt.
Lake Park, visited their son-in-law
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin
L. Calls, in Quantico, Va, over the
weekend. Mrs. Friend is remaining
with her daughter for some time. Mr..
and Mrs. Calls announced the birth
of son, Melvin Douglas, on Sat
urday, October 6.