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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10

porter went to the office of Trial
Magistrate W. O. Bitter and asked for
the details of the case. Bitter declared
he didn't want anything said in the
newspaper. After the reporter indi-
Gated that the records were open to
the public, the magistrate replied that
the reporter wouldn't get anything
from him, and refused to give any in
formation about the case. Nevcrthc-
less the reporter did look at the dock
ct and discovered that Mrs. Minnie
Morgan, Mt Lake PalT, had been be
fore the magistrate on April ,, charged
with being the parent of two children
who were not attending school. The
commitment of these children was
then ordered, according to the docket
records.
Going to the Welfare Board for
further details, the reporter dis
covered that there it was against Fed
cral regulations to give out any pub
Lefty about any person who might be
Oh their rolls, unless there was u will
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10

Sometimes reporter runs into all
kinds of difficulties in attempting TO
gather facts for a story.
Earlier this W e e k woman de-
mandcd that an editorial be written
about sending a ninc-ycar-old girl to
the Maryland Training School along
with 13-ycar-old sister, when they
had not been guilty of thing. This
woman was mortified with the thought
of it,
Pressing for details, she declared
that the mother wouldn't send these
children to school, aud if anyone was
to be punished it should be her. But
the magistrate had sent them never
thcless, and lot of people had be-
come outraged. She rccountcd that the
Welfare Board had agreed to take
the nine year-old in charge and place
her in d home for less cost than it
would to house her at the Training
School, and that She would be better
Off. having u decent home.
With this a. a background the re-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
Court Rules Against
Maryland Write-Ins

The State Court of Appeals split
decision Tuesday ruling out writc-in
votes in the May primary election
is causing some confusion throughout
the state
The Court Of Appeals ruled against
some supporters Of Gen. Dwight y.
Eisenhower, who argued that the law
allows writc-in votes in primaries as
well as in general elections. There is
no question of their legality in gen
cral elections,
There will be no Republican prefer
cntial primary for president at all and
only the name of Sen. Estes Kcfauvcr
will show on the Democratic ballot.
Kefauvcr alone filed before the March
3 dcadlinc. HIe will be contcsting
against an "uninstructed' delegation
to the state Democratic convention
which will choose Is delegates to 90
to Chicago in July
The split decision of the states
highest court reversed ruling handed
down last week by Judge Niles, which
held writc-ins a. valid.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
Ask Rehearing

A petition for a rchcaring of the
West Virginia Public Service commits
sion order to allow the discontinuance
of two Western Maryland railway
passenger trains has been filed in
Charleston.
Attorney for the railroad declared
that several arguments for keeping
the trains have arisen since the order
was passed March 81. The order as
it now stands would become effective
May 20, and would affect service to
Kitzmllcr and other towns Of the
county in the southern end.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
Band Refuses to Die

The Oakland Band has refused to
accept the death sentence pronounced
upon it last week by the Oakland Fire
department.
Twenty band members gathered
Tuesday night at the regular practice
session, paraded through the streets
of Oakland and played a number of
selections.
Al a discussion period in the band
hall the members decided they would
still try to continue as community
band, and hoped for some assistance
from local organizations. Donald
Stemplc was named president of the
group and James Nordeck, secretary
treasurer.
Another practice session is
scheduled for next Tuesday evening
at 7:30 o'clock. At a meeting of the
Oakland Volunteer Fire Department,
Inc, last Wednesday evening the
members voted to cease sponsorship
Of the band. The department had ac-
copied sponsorship of the band num-
Der of years ago after it had been car
ricd along by volunteers for several
years before that.
Emroy Bolden, fireman, said the
fire company had not contemplated
giving the instruments to the high
school band or selling the band uni
forms. He said he couldn't speak for
the fire company but felt sure that
the Instruments would be available
if the present band continued to be
active.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
School Detectives
To Be Discussed At
Meeting on April 10

Where we are today in our educa-
tional program and detectives to be
attained in the future, will be dis
cusscd on Saturday, April 10, at a
meeting of school principals in the
Oakland Elementary school.
r. Bowen Hardesty, county supcrin-
tcndent of schools, has invited minis
tcrs, presidents of parent teacher
associations, school principals, edi-
tors, and others to be present and
participate in the meeting. He said he
was of the opinion that these persons
could contribute great deal in eX-
changing ideas to coordinate efforts
of cooperation among home-church-
school in preparing youth for adult
hood.
Some of the topics to be brought up
include what parents expect schools
to do for their children, courses and
subjects needed in the new high
schools to put youth in a posi-
ton to compete with youth from
other areas spiritual, ethical and
moral values in the home, church and
school; ways and means to enrich the
education programs.
The time for the general discussion
period will be from 10 a. m. until
noon. The principals will meet at 8
and will discuss administrative de-
tails for the first hour.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
Larch Enters Appeal
In Recent Conviction

Calvin Larch, found guilty in the
Circuit court here recently Of re-
cciving stolen goodt from several
Youngsters of the community, through
his attorneys has filed a notice with
Richard L. Davis, clerk of the Circuit
court, to enter an appeal to the Court
of Appeals, in the case.
Larch, found guilty by, jury on
one Of five indictments, was sentenced
to serve six years in the House of
Correction by Associate Judge George
Henderson.
Only one Of the five indictments
against Larch was tried, the other
four being continued on the docket by
States Attorney w. Dwight Slower.
The notice was filed by Edwin Paulic,
Charleston, w. Va, and Stephen Il.
Pagcuhardt, attorneys.
Larch was arrested the first of
March at the same time number of
Juveniles were arrested for larceny
and burglary. Larch was charged with
receiving stolen goods from several
of the Youngsters. During the trial
the youths testified that Larch had
encouraged them to take batteries,
tires and other automobile accessories
from cars parked in d vacant lot and
owned by Ralph Pritts garage.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
In Veterans Hospital
After Fist Fight Here

Delmar Dilley, -, was taken to the
Veterans hospital at Martinsburg. w.
Va, yesterday afternoon after hav-
ing been in an unconscious condition
since last Friday night following a
fist fight with Dayton Alexander, 28,
at the Oak Grove tavern, ON the Crel-
lin highway.
Alexander posted bond Of 81 900
with Trial Magistrate w. O. Bitter
to await a hearing on charges Of as
sault with intent to kill. The hearing
was postponed, awaiting the outcome
of Dilley's injuries.
According to W. Dwight Slower,
States Attorney, it was indicated
that an argument began inside the
building between the two, who are
both officers in the local Amvet post,
that Alexander showed Dilley outside
where they engaged in fight.
Whether Dilley received the injury
from blow or struck an object in
falling, was not determined. Dilley
was admitted to the Garrett County
Memorial hospital on Saturday morn
ing where he remained until ycster-
day afternoon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
Amateur Program
Proves Too Popular
SiXty-Five Features To Be Di-
vided Into Two Perform
anceS

The amateur talent contest, spon-
sorcd by the Oakland Elementary Par
cnt-Tcacher association in an effort
to raise money for Oaklnad High
school band uniforms, has outgrown
itself, and it being split into two per-
formances.
This was announced Monday night
by Charles l.. Brincr, committee
chairman, following the regular PIT.
A. meeting, when it was learned that
the entries had increased to IS.
The first contest will be held on
Friday evening, April %, and the sec
ond one on Monday, May -. Both will
be in the high school auditorium.
In order to distribute evenly the
various kinds of events, there will be
an addition for all entries on April II
at the high school, and they will be
scheduled for one of the two perform
ances. At each performance there
will be contestants in the group under
- years Of age, and the one from II
to 20. In both age groups are vocalists,
impcrsonators, vocal and instrument
tai numbers, instrumental numbers
alone; duets; and also one dancer in
the older group, one reader, one not
classified, and mathematical demon
stration. Judges selected are f. l..
Bussey, Mrs. Harve Mustard and Dr..
f. d. Custer.
Admission will be 80 cents and 81.
Tickets are being sold by band mem
bcrs, or at the Music Shop, Half Price
Store, or Harned's Pharmacy. Briner
said tickets sold prior to the day Of
the show would be reserved until 7;15
that evening.
Additional contestants, other than
those listed last week, include;
Under Marlenc Hoff, Shirley
Warren, Nancy Lee White, Norma
Jean Wolford, George Kirby, Jr., Nor
ma Jean Riley, Connie, Sandra, Anita
and Sharon Savage, Patricia Ann
Leighton, ldlllCld AIN L ONclS anu
Lucinda White, Billy, Mary Ann and
Roberta l.. Burgwald, Carol Sue
Hardcsty.
Over y: Martha Herman, Lora
Guthrie, David Mace, Norma Jean
Lee, Mary Lee and Nadara Rodeheav-
er, Betty Jane Savage, Barbara Lou
Glotfelty, Frances Cogley, Barbara
Sticlcl, Sandra Campbell, Odair o.
Byron, Jeanne Pollock, Mary Jane
Browning, Darwin Ashburn, Naomi
Ashby, Simon and Joe Coglcy, Clar-
cncc NJ. Savage, Jr., Beverly Winters,
Rebecca White, Linda Pritts, Kitty
Waincr, Eugene Lambert and Charles
jackson.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
Game Commission
Makes Few Changes
Bow and Arrow Deer
Season To Several Counties
But Excludes Garrett

The Game and Inland Fish Com
mission last Saturday yielded to de-
mands Of Western Maryland sports
mems groups and changed dates of
the open season ON wild turkey to
coincide with the present dates on
squirrel
Legal turkey hunting in Allcgany,
Garrett and Washington counties will
extend from October to October 81.
There has been a closed season on
wild turkey in this county. The
change was suggested so there would
be no soaring up or shooting out of
season of game with later dates. The
squirrel season remains unchanged
Quail, rabbit, pheasants and grouse
may be hunted an extra three days
this season The November Is open
ing date remains the same but the
closing date was advanced from De
cember 81 to January 3.
Deer hunters who use the bow and
arrow were given an added break this
year in several counties They'll be
allowed to hunt in Baltimore, Har-
ford, Carroll, Dorchester, WicomicC
and Allegany counties or a siN-day
period beginning the Monday il
November. Last year archers were
restricted to Baltimore and Hartford
counties The commission recognized
the recommendation from Garrett
county and did not open the season t
bow and arrow hunters here.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
Farmers Stock Yard
Property To Be Sold
Owners Convey Land And Build
ings To Trustee, To Pay
Creditors

Jack n. Savage and his wife, of
Accident, declaring themselves to be
indebted to sundry persons in vari-
Gus sums, on April 4, conveyed their
Farmers Stock Yard property to
Lewis R. Jones, trustee, to be sold
through court order, for the purpose
of paying off the creditors.
The property conveyed included 80
acres, improved by dwelling and
barn and other buildings used in con-
nection with the stock yard, where
sales had been held each week. Equip
ment used in connection with the
sales also was included.
The trustee filed petition to the
court, and on April 4, Associate Judge
Morgan c. Harris signed an order
declaring that the court assumed
jurisdiction over the trust created by
the deed and ordered the trustee to
file surety bond of $4,000, to have
a fair appraisal made and then to
proceed with the sale of the property.
Several farmers have declared they
have not as yet received any pay for
cattle sold at auction at this stock
yard several weeks ago The total
amount of the sale at that time was
in the ncighborhood of $4,000. Per-
sons selling cattle at auction upon
two different occasions after that re-
ccived their money, it was said.
Two other stock sales are conducted
in. this area, weekly, by other midi
viduals, one at Accident and one at
Terra Alta, w. Va.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
ReAeua~tzo Rl}e

Easter message Rev Henry Knox sheriff. presiding bishop Of Protestant
President National Council Churches the
o
"The Christian Gospel is relevant to life In the of
Holy pain JOY hoi-
defeat and victory Life for all made Of this strange
intermiXtue Particularly today amid the pepeXe and the
which evident these mans
humanity and time evidence of mans ability
the high calling God in Christ Jesus 1t is literally true
that the first is Of earth earthly the second is the
Lord from Heaven Most of extraordinary combination
Of both.
he fact of Easter does lessen the intensity Of the moral
and spiritual struggle But the Risen Christ does give
that the battle is infinitely worthwhile and that in Christ
given the victory of faith Easter
lifts sights beyond above the transtory and the i'm
mediate to the eternal God
the great company of faithful people with full hearts
will the Risen the Living Christ at Easterde and thank
ing God, will take courage"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
Have international Party

The Intermediate Girl Scout troop
held its annual International party
last Friday evening in the assembly
room of the Methodist church. The
four countries represented this year
were Holland, France, Brazil and
Switzerland. The patrols gave skit
on each of these countries and food
characteristics Of these lands were
served as refreshments. Mothers of
the girls were special guests.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
Resigns AS Draft
Board Member Here

The resignation of Irwin II. Rudy,
ST., as member of the Garrett
County Sclcctivc Service Board, was
announced this week. The resignation
was effective last Monday.
Mr.. Rudy, owner Of the Rudy De
partmcnt store in Oakland, was APP
pointed as a member of the Board
August 4, 1918. Other members Of
the board include Neil G. Fralcy and
Milton Pritts. A. T. Matthews is the
boards appeal agent.
No successor has been named.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
Golf Club Authorizes
Further Expenditures

The Board Of Directors of the Oak
land Country Club, Inc, this week
authorized the expenditure of $1,000
to properly furnish the upstairs Of
the clubhouse. and also named two
persons to positions.
Charles L. Brincr was named eN-
ccutive secretary of the organization.
Kyle Wilson was placed in charge of
the pro shop and caddics. No one
has yet been named as manager of
the clubhouse.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
REPORT Is Given on Natural Gas Wells
Noqv Producing and Being Drilled

Thirty-one producing wells in Gar
rett county are now producing daily
anywhere from six to ten million cubic
feet, complete survey of the area
reveals. This is some ten million cubic
feet daily less than was the case sew
eral months ago.
The daily output varies, depending
upon the pressure that is eXerted by
the main line against the pipes from
the wells. The output Of zach indi-
vidual well was worked out this week
which showed the approximate out
nut as of April 2.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
County Man Paroled
By Gov. McKeldin
Claude 7. Selby, Friendsville,
Was Serving Sentence For
Shooting Warden Thoerig

Claude r. Selby, 81, of Frcndsvllle,
who was sentenced to four years in
the Maryland House Of Correction on
charge of assault with intent to
kill a game warden, has been parolcd
by Governor Theodore R. Mckeldn
after serving about one and onc-half
years Of the term.
Sclby was one of u prisoners re-
leased by the governor, according to
an announcement from the State
House in Annapolis on Tuesday.
A jury in the Circuit court here on
December 10, 1850, convicted Sclby
of assaultiug District Game Warden
Theodore Thocrig, Mt. Savage Asso-
ciatc Judge George Henderson sen
fenced Sclhy later.
Thocrig was shot in the back Octo-
Der rs, 1850, while Investigating
report Of out-of-scason hunting in
the area around Friendsvillc. He was
confined to Allcgany hospital in
Cumberland for some time after the
shooting.
Sclby's parole was on the recon-
incubation of A. Earl Shipley, director
of probation and parole.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
Red Cross Donations
Total $1,314 at Present

Contributions amounting to ST.
31l1l have been received in the Rcd
Cross annual roll call up to April 8,
it was announced by Irwin r. Rudy,
county chairman. This included Oak
land, Grantsvilc, and some contri-
buttons from few other commun-
tiles. Many of the towns have not
yet reported, indicating that there
was a possibility that the quota of
s., would be met.
No special contributions have been
received for the tornado disaster vic
Tins of the midwest, he reported.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
ASK Repair OF Roads

Other than two delegations dcsir-
ing some roads repaired, the County
Commissioners had routine bust
ness session at their regular meeting.
Representatives from the Tasker
Corner section and Swanton areas
asked about the Old Schcll road from
Taslcr's Corner, and the road from
SWanton to SweltzertoWn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
Gallagher Named to
Meyersdale Hospital

The appointment Of John Francis
Gallagher as superintendent of the
newly-constructcd Mcycrsdale Com
munity hospital, Meycrsdale, Pa, was
announced by the hospital board Of
governors. The appointment is cffec-
tive May /.
Gallagher recently submitted his
resignation as superintendent of the
Garrett County Memorial hospital
here. He had served since September
/, 1919.
Gallagher is being succeeded here
by Miss Irene Sharpe, Honesdale, Pa,
who will assume her duties here on
April Is.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
Anericanisn

Don't forget to register, those
of you who have not already
done so. And every eligible per-
son vote your belief in the Oper-
alton of your government at
the primary and general cleo
tiCn.
It's the only part of your
birthright you have left, and
you should use il to the best of
your ability, else you will wake
up some morning and discover
that even your birthright Is
gone.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
Two More W ellis

Two More Wells
Two more wells were reported this
week, the Gibson we'll which went to
a depth of 1865 feet in the ebert and
is now showing some $4,000 cubic
feet; and the U. B. church we'll No ?
which at BIB feet in the ebert shows
a production of 100000. Neither well
has been connected to the mains as
yet.
Three other producing wells have
not been connected They are the Eli
Beachy No. 3, which at 1862 feet in
lime is showing 100000. Drillers are
preparing to acidizc; the Jack Riley
well, which at 31O9 is showing $4,000;
and Mckee No. 2, is showing about
$4,000 cubic feet.
Other drilling figures as of last
Thursday show the following:
Grimes No. ?, 1855 feet in dark
shale; George Right, 1852 feet in
black shale; Nell Lee, 1884 feet in
Onondaga, now cleaning out; B. and
o. railroad, 3633 feet, waiting for
casing; Shaw No. ,, 500 in lime;
Stanley Smith, 1886, in oriskany, now
shut down; Ray Friend, 1888, in On
ondaga lime; Gordon No. 3 1910 feet,
slate and shells; Lester White, 3415
in Onondaga; Bcckman, Swanton, s.
COS feet, in oriskany sand, now shut
down; eraser No. ,, 1880 in shalc;
Jack Lohr, drillers moving in; Cover,
1908. in brown Shale.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
Concert and Card
Party Among Events
Sponsored By P.-T.A.

Another Armed Forces Day con
cert is being planned for Oakland, to
be held on Friday, May Is, at the
Oakland High school auditorium.
The concert is being sponsored by
the Oakland High School Parent
Teacher association in cooperation
with the U. S. Army and Air Force re-
cruiting service, and net proceeds Will
be donated to the Oakland High
School Band uniform fund. This is
one of a series of benefit perform
anccs planned by the PEA. this
spring. The concert is open to the
general public. There will be no ad-
mission but free will offering will
be taken.
The details of the performance are
being worked out by NJ Sgt. George
f. Kirby, Oakland rccruitcr, who will
sing two groups Of selections Guest
artists will be Wilton II. Syckcs, con-
cert violinist, Cumberland, and his
accompanst, Prof Peter Schumacher
Cumberland. Mrs Ann Fisher
Corner, Cumberland, will be Sgt,
Kirby's accompanist.
Mr. Syckes during World War II
was concert violinst with the L. S.
Navy band in Washington He has
given number of concerts iii Cum
berland. Mr.. Syckes will play one
group of selections, Mrs. CORNER will
play two groups and Sgt. Kirby will
sing two groups of selections
Mrs. f. L. Bussey was named chair
man of a committee to work with Sgt.
Kirby.
Card Party Planned
A committee named last Thursday
evening at the P.-T,A. meeting met
Monday and set the date for the benc-
fit card party for Tuesday evening,
April %, in the high school audi
forum.
The committee includes Mrs David
Hordcsty. chairman; Mrs. Richard
Davis. Mrs. W. A. Johnson, Ernest
Spocrlcin, Mrs. William W. Mace,
Mrs Harvc Mustard, James Curl, Don
Rowe. The proceeds will 90 toward
the purchase of uniforms for the high
school band.
Five Hundred, Bridge, Canasta,
Ping Pong and other games will be
played. Refreshments will be sold. A
number of prizes will be awarded.
Tickets will be so cents.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-04-10
Plan Egg Hunt

Members of the American Legion
auxiliary are sponsoring their annual
Easter Egg hunt for the children of
the community, on Monday afternoon,
April ii, at , o'clock, at the Legion
home in Oakland.
All children up to II years of age
may attend, but each chlld should be
accompanied by an adult.