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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
The Time 10 Select .

Primary election time is most important time because
that the time eliminate the candidates who nsncer
and not worthy of representing either party.
The Jeffersonianype Democrats have the responsibility of
selecting representatives who actually Democrats and
the type of socialist minded fair dealers who have usued the
party these past Is years.
The Republican party has the responsibility of selecting
ddate who will help bring this country back constitutional
government operating balanced budget with honest Off
Gals and very much reduced tax burden.
Some candidates campaigning that old of proms
ing anything for my constituents Beware of promising
political leaders As has declared what other kind
theTe?"
Most candidates have felt compelled agree that the
administration and be ousted Some
fdence that they take Of this better than else
But the time examine these candidates closely and
for those whom think best fitted for the job and who
will do honest job Whoever elected Senator Congress-
this trip be very take of the United States
nation first of all By taking of the nation whole
will be better taken of individually than by any pork
barrel legislation that is promised for particular locality
By all make it must to get out and vote cleo
ton day Monday May conscientious citizen will wait
for somebody and haul him to the polls He will arrange
there and exercise his privilege of preserving this
democracy
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
Kitzmiller Miner
Dies OF Burns

Domenick Orbin, So, a Kitzmiller
coal miner, died last Friday afternoon
in Memorial hospital, Cumberland. as
the result of extensive burns suffered
in an explosion which rocked his home
early last Wednesday.
DR.. II. V. Deming, deputy medical
examiner for Allegany county, related
that Orbin, a native of Russia. who
lived alone, awoke about $50 a. NJ.
Wednesday and noted slight haze
and smcllcd a peculiar odor in his
bedroom.
As he lit a cigarette, the explosion
occurred and the resulting flames
caused second and third degree burns
about Orbin's body. Fumes from q
leaking pilot light connected to bottle,
gas outside the house were believe
to have accumulated and caused Ii
blast which rocked the three-roo
house.
Deming said Orbin staggered fro
the house clad only in his shorts, al
a passing motorist, Elzic Brady,
Shallmar, picked him up and took hi
to the office of DR.. Ralph Callendr,
la, at KitzmilIer, where he W
treated and then sent to the hospit
by ambulance.
The Kitzmiiler .luutcor Fire cor
pany rushed to the burning hor
where the blaze scared the entire j
side. The explosion had blown out ;
the windows and ripped apart t
roof.
Orbin was IA son Of the late Mr.. al
Mrs. Joseph Orbin. A brother, Frai
Orbin, of Kitzmiller, survives. Funer
services were conducted Monday NOR
ing at 8 o'clock from the Cathol
church in Kitzmiller, with Rev. Hen
Stragishcr, Kcyser, officiating. Int
ment was in the Kalbaugh cemete
at Elk Garden, w. Va.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
Residents Contribute
lis Pints of Blood
SiXty-One Persons Fail To Full
fill Their Agreement To
Appear

Residents of Oakland and vicinity
gave up an additional 115 pints of
blood to the American Red Cross on
Monday 1t was the second visit of
the bloodmobilc unit to this area, the
first visit having produced 100 pints
for the use of service men and hos
pitfalls.
Mondays program went smoothly,
with the same committees Of local
women serving lunches, refreshments,
and acting as aides. The goal for both
visits was $50 pints of blood each
time.
There were POT persons who had
indicated their willingness to donate
blood and had been scheduled TO APP
pear. SiXty-onc persons, however,
failed to show up for one reason or
another, but there were Is watkins
and IS repcatcrs. According to
M/Sgt, George Kirby, chairman of
the recruitment, there were 1856 pro-
ccsscd but 10 persons were rejected
for various reasons,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
Adams and Hof
Are Amateur Winners

Friendsvlle and Oakland contest
ants were declared first place winners
in the amateur talent show conducted
last Friday evening in the Oakland
High school auditorium.
In the division under ~ years of
age, Marene Hoff, a 10 year old
Friendsville girl, won $25 bond with
her vocal and guitar solo, "Winkin'
at Me"
Jimmy Adams, Oakland High
School student, copied first prize of
a $25 savings bonds in the over-l2
division, by singing Because of
You" His win also gave him an OPP
portunity to be auditioned for the
wilkins amatuer show, a television
program from Pittsburgh. He is a son
Of Mrs. Genevieve Adams, and a
grandson Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Sweeney, of Oakland.
Other winners in the over-12 di-
vision were Darwin Ashburn, who
sang April Showers" and Kitty
Wainer, who sang "Alice Blue Gown"
They received SIS and $40 respective
ly. Adams, Ashburn and Wainer are
all Oakland High students.
Second and third prize winners in
the under-12 division were Roberta
and Mary Ann Burgwald, duet, who
sang THE Chicken Song" and Cindy
White, with her song. Stars Are The
Windows of Heaven" They also re-
ceived SIS and $40.
There were fifteen selections in the
first group and twenty three in the
second, and included instrumental and
vocal numbers, recitation, clog dance,
mathematical demonstration, and tap
dancing. Mrs. Russell H. Brown was
the accompanist for the group.
Judges of the contest were Mrs.
Harve Mustard, E. L. Bussey and Dr.
F. D. Custer. Decisions were based on
the results of an electric applause
meter. Mayor Joseph limbaugh of
Oakland presented the awards to the
winners.
Making its first public appearance
under Director H. B. Wright, the
Oakland High school band played
eight selections preceding and fol-
lowing the show and at intcrmission
Extra attractions were provided by
the Lions club quartet, and by II. D..
Hub Swartzcntrubcr
The show was sponsored by the
Oakland Elementary P.-T.A., and pro-
cecds totaling around $500, will be
turned over to the Oakland High
School band uniform fund.
Master of ceremonies was Charles
J.. Briner, chairman of the P.-T.A.
amatucr show committee
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
Bloomington Water
Line Is Damaged

A tremendous slide of rock and dirt
Tuesday night damaged the pipe line
from Savage river dam which sup
plies water to Wcsternport and
Bloomington, leaving the latter town
without a supply and forcing West
crnport to depend upon its reservoir
The slide is the second this week,
both attributed to soaking rains.
On Monday four feet of rock and
mud caused tree supporting the line
to fall, causing breaks in three joints
of the water line. Only one was torn
loose in Tuesday nights slide
The break occurred in this county
between Luke and Bloomington and
above the wood yard of the Luke
plant of the West Virginia Pulp and
Paper company.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
Teen-Agers Given
Use Of Armory One
Night of Each Week
Other Projects Being Worked
Out By Youth Council
Committees

Permission to use the National
Guard armory for teen-agers for one
night a week has been granted by
army authorities, and other youth
projects are being worked out salts
factorily, it was learned following a
meeting of the Youth Council last
night
William Mace, chairman, said the
night for use of the armory has not
vet been decided. There will be various
sports and activities available for the
youth of the area. Some of these
would be ping pong, basketball, pos
sibly badminton and other indoor
games. Nh Mace said there also was
lounge that may be used where
they have television, a radio and
record player, tables and chairs that
may be used for playing cards, check
ers, chess and other games. Candy and
soft drinks will be available and there
will be adult supervision.
The summer swimming program is
beginning to take shape, it was
pointed out. Emile German, of the
Oakland Taxi service, is correspond
ing with the Public Service commits
sion in an effort to make certain ar
engagements in regards to running a
bus to Harrington Manor this sum-
mcr.
If this can be arranged, it was
pointed out that the schedule of fares
would be kept at the lowest possible
figure in order that more children
may be able to enjoy this service.
Other projects, such as a soft bal
league, a summer playground pro
gram, etc, are being worked out by
various members of the Youth Coun
present at last nights meeting.
Mr.. Mace also has received assur.
ance from the University of Mary
land that DR.. Ellen Harvey, special.
list in recreation, would be glad tc
meet with the Youth Council in for
Nmulating a recreation program.
A letter from Lester NJ. Fralcy
dean, said the faculty of the college
was very anxious to serve the people
of the state in helping to solve thcil
community problems in physical cdu
cation, recreation and health educa
ton.
All organizations are urged to scnt
their representatives or an alternat,
to the next meeting which will be or
Wednesday evening, May II, at s O.
clock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
Bonus May Not Be All
Gravy, Soldier Learns

At least one West Virginia soldier,
who served his country during World
War II, may find that his bonus
which was authorized by the West
Virginia legislature and which is to
be paid soon, may not be all gravy.
This soldier is Galford L. Harris
son, formerly Of Lost Greek, W. Va,
now employed in Oakland at the Craig
Motor Service, and residing on Lib
erty street.
Harrison received letter from the
adjustment division of the Army
Finance Center at st. Louis, Mo-,
telling him that a review Of his ac-
count disclosed that he had received
an erroneous payment Of public
funds in the amount Of $1,000 dur
ing the years June, 1912 through
September 80, 1915.
Some who have seen the letter
think it rather peculiar, having re-
ceivcd this notice at about the same
time he is expecting to receive his
bonus Whether this has happened to
other West Virginia World War II
veterans is not known.
The letter stated that family al
lowance was authorized and paid to
his mother and that IAN examination
of your pay record reveals that the
required deductions Of $1,000 per
month were not made from your pay
for the period June 1, 1912, through
October 81, 1912, creating monde
duction of $1,000 which is due the
United States" That's ten years ago.
The letter also stated that funds
enormously paid by the government
retain the character Of Federal funds
and must be recovered regardless Of
errors on the part of agents making
such payments.
They enclosed self addressed en-
vclopc which requires no postage for
him TO enclose the amount stated.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
Final PIT. A. Meeting
Is Scheduled Tonight

The final meeting of the Oakland
High School Parent-Teacher associa-
ton for this school year is being held
this evening in the school auditorium,
from 1880 to $50 O'Clock.
There will be school exhibits
featuring projects made by the stu
dents including art, home economies,
industrial art, commercial, core and
science classes. The school program
will be explained by R. Bowen Har-
desty, county superintendent of
schools, and ways of improving this
program will be discussed. There will
be election Of officers for the ensuing
term. Refreshments will be served at
the conclusion Of the business ses-
sion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
Clubs Featuring
Freezing of Foods

Homemakers clubs of the county
arc featuring Freezing of Foods
during the month of May, according
to Miss Ethel Grove, home demon
stration agent. She said Miss RATHER
inc Close, home economist of the Po-
tomac Edison company, would meet
with clubs in the area served by the
company, and that she would demon
strate freezing of fruits, vegetables
and meats.
Miss Betty 10 Smith, home econo-
mist of the Monongahela Power
company. Homemaker IN etin g S
scheduled next week include the fol
lowing:
May /, p. M, DIST, New Germany
club at home of Mrs. Willie Warwick;
May 7, 1880 DIST, Grantsville club at
home of Mrs. John Folk.
May s, l:30 EST, Mt. Lake-Loch
Lynn club at home of Mrs. Russell
Slower.
Al Clubs TO Meet
-Four All club meetings are sched-
uled next week: May 5, Friendsville
senior at 1870, with Mrs. Amos
Friend, leader; May 6, Friendsville
junior club at 1880, Miss Esther
Murphy, leader; May Z, Grantsvlle
school club, II a. m. DIST, Miss Eliza
beth Workman, leader; Mt. Lake
Park club the same day, 1880 p. M,
Mrs. Mason Calls, leader.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
Heavy Republican
Majorities Indicated

Heavy Republican majorlties were
indicated in the registration figures
from six Of the twentyfour precincts
in the county on Tuesday. The totals
showed rs Republicans, 26 Democrats,
and one who declined.
This maintained the three to one
Republican majority that prevails
throughout the entire county. The
total registration will not be known
until the registration books are re-
turned to the Board of Election
! Supervisors following the May 5 pri-
: mary election.
Figures are available from the four
u Oakland precincts, Mt. Lake Park, and
Crelln
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
Gas Production
Still Decreasing
Report Reveals
Shows Thirty-One Producing
Gas Wells With Total Over
S62 Million Cubic Feet

Natural gas production in the Mt.
Lake Park, Loeb Lynn and Gortner
areas over the past three months has
shown a further decrease, in spite
of an increased number Of wells, a
report received by the County Com
missioners from the c. and a. Gas
company, reveals.
The company sent check for SILL
654.73 as the county's total from the
7 percent tax on the marketable gas,
which totaled about 81 800 less than
for the three months period January
to March 81.
The report shows thirty-one produc-
ing wells have yielded a total of
862 ,991 900 cubic feet during the 90
day period. The marketable value was
listed at $166, 1866. One-eighth Of
this amount which normally goes to
the land owners would amount to
$20,812.O2 for three months.
Out Of the check received by the
Commissioners representing the z
percent tax on the money derived
from the sale of gas, the town of Mt.
Lake Park will receive $S02.64 and
Loeb Lynn Heights will receive
a share Of the amount.
Nine new wells we're added to the
list this quarter, and one listed the
previous quarter was not listed. The
Garrett we'll had no production. The
new wells were Calhoun, Mt. Lake
Motor, Runner, Perrine, Odd Fellows,
Mason, Dodge, Joe Calls and Kill
lius-Sisler. The Rice we'll in Pleasant
Valley was recently added to the
lines, but does not show in this re-
port.
OF the total check of $11;654.73 re-
ceived by the Commissioners, the
purchasers proportion of this was
2.8 percent of the wholesale market
value, or $4,66l.89, while the pro-
ducers proportion of AZ percent
amounted to $6,992.84.
Payment for the fifteen months
] received by Inc COMMISSIONERS HAS
totaled $58,2O3,24. Out of the four
checks Mt Lake Park has received,
or will receive, $4,O65.29, while Loeb
Lynn's share will be $956.88.
An accompanying tabulation shows
, the production and marketable value
of gas for each Of the thirty-onc pro-
ducers.
Although tnc overall picture shows
a reduction, the decrease was only
about half what the previous three
months had shown, and some gas
wells showed increases. These were
the Wclch Gordon, Simmons, Offutt
and Weeks properties.
The report last January for the
three previous months had showed %
producing gas wells giving out 977,-
100000 cubic feet with market
value of $1S7,768.S6.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
General
Curtis Edward Savage.
KITZMILLER HIGH SCHOOL
General Course
Series of Golf
Matches Arranged

A series of golf matches has been
arranged for the Oakland municipal
course during May, the first one
scheduled for the official opening day
on Sunday, May 4.
There will be blind DOGGY tourna-
ment" on Sunday for the men. This
will be followed by a buffet supper
from to s p. M, in the club house.
The price is $l.5O per plate. Prizes
will be awarded for the days match
by the golf committee.
On Sunday, May II, there will be
a flag tournament" on Sunday, May
Is, throw out match" and on May
25 a low putting tournament"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
To Present Minstrel

Senior Girl scouts, Crelin and
Oakland Explorer Boy scouts are Civ
ing minstrel varieties show this
Friday evening in the Oakland High
school auditorium.
The proceeds will help pay for a
trip to Baltimore which the group will
make on May 16. Admission is 25
cents for students and so cents for
adults.
The show, which will begin at s p.
M, is being directed by Joseph p. Sol
lars and Carmen Monda.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
Dairyman's Meeting
Scheduled May 9Th

The Dairy Herd Improvement as
ISOLATION No. is sponsoring "a meet
ing on Thursday evening, May 8, at
$50 D. S. T., Grantsville High school,
for all interested dairymen.
DR.. j. W. Pou, head of the Dairy
department, University of Maryland,
will be the speaker. J. K. Schaabinger,
extension dairyman, will discuss
"Dairying for Profit"
According to John II. Carter, county
agent, this meeting will offer an UNI
usual opportunity for farmers to dis
cuss any dairy problems or activities
with one of the outstanding dairymen
of the East.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
Radio Program To Publicize
Garrett County This Summer

Sixteen merchants and business
men Of Oakland, Deep Creek and vi
cinity arc sponsoring broadcasting
program to promote Garrett county
this summer
The program will be heard over
station WPDX, Clarksburg, W. Va,
Monday through Friday, beginning
Monday, May 5, from 1880 to o.
clock. There will be recordings OF
musical groups and other features.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
A. A. u. w. To Meet Monday

Members Of Garrett Branch, Ameri-
can Association of University Wo-
men, will meet next Monday evening,
May 5, at s o'clock at the home of
Mrs. Mabel Brock, in Mt. Lake Park.
They will continue the study of
American authors. a biographical
sketch of Thomas Wolfe will be given
by Mrs. Charles II. McIntirc, and Mrs.
c. w. Highlander will give review
of Look Homeward, Angel"
Mrs. John Veadcr will give a bio
graphical sketch of William Faulkner
and Mrs. Sam Kendall will give d re-
view of Intruder in the Dust"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
League Organized

y four-tcam Mt Top Baseball
league was officially formed at a
meeting on Tuesday night. The teams
will include Loeb Lynn with Don Will
liams as manager; Accident, with
George Hollcr manager; Friendsville,
with James Lininger, manager, and
Swanton, with Odell Warwick manag-
cr. The first game is scheduled for
Sunday, May Is.
Charles Shaffcr, Oakland, is prcsi-
dent of the group; Roy Turncy, Ac-
cidcnt, vice-prcsidcnt; Dwight Gaucr,
Loeb Lynn, secretary; Neryl Wcimcr,
Mt. Lake Park, treasurer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
II. d. Agents TO Gather Here

Home Demonstration agents of
Carroll, Frederick, Washington aud
Allcgany counties plan to meet in
Oakland on Friday, May Q, at the
office of Miss Ethel Grove, home
demonstration agent.
The group plans to work on De
vcloping Programs for Homcmakers
and All clubs Mrs. Florence w. Low
new state home demonstration agent
leader, plans to meet with the groun.
Eight or nine will be present. Miss
Grove is chairman of the northwestern
district and Miss Evelyn Hutson, AL
legany county II. d. A., is secretary
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
Called For Physicals

Twcnty-ninc Garrett county persons
have been ordered to report for physi-
cal examinations prior to possible in
duction into the armed forces, it was
announced by the local selcctivc SER
vice board.
The men will report to the draft
board office on May IS, and go to
Fairmont, W. Va, for their eXamina-
tions.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
Over Three Inches
RainFalls in County

The rainfall over a slX-day period
reached a total of 3.O7 inches in the
Oakland area, it was learned from
the Weber weather station, south of
town.
Most Of this fell last Thursday,
FRIDAY and Saturday. This brought
UP the county streams to a high
level, ut none Of them was con-
sidcrcd in flood stage.
This week generally has been sunny
but cool with Tuesday being mostly
cloudy. High temperature of the
week was II degrees, which was re-
corded yesterday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
To Hold Fellowship Tea

The Council of Church Women,
which includes women Of Oakland and
Mt. Lake Park and vicinity, will hold
a May Fellowship cat at Bethel
Methodist church in Mt Lake Park,
ON Friday afternoon, May 2, it has
been announced.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
Firemen Called

Oakland fircmcn were called to Mt
Lake Park on Monday afternoon about
1;i5 o'clock to cXtinguish blaze at
the Harvey gas we'll Friction APP
parcntly ignited the gas as workmcn
were engaged in baiing. One of the
workmene was burned slightly and
some Of the timbers in the rigging
were damaged.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
Orthopcdic Clinic Scheduled

An orthopedic clinic will be held
at the health department, on the first
floor of the Garrett County Memorial
hospital, Oakland, on Thursday, May
S. DR.. George o. Eaton, from Balti-
more, will be in charge. Appointments
are made through the health Depart
ment.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
League 10 Open

The Interstate baseball league will
omen its season this Sunday, May 1.
Originally scheduled to begin last
sunday, the teams were all raincd out
Oakland Amvets team will open
Ire season at Komney, W. Va.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01
178 Seniors
To Be Graduated
From 5 Schools
7S Boys and 100 Girls Are
Named by Five Principals to
Receive Diplomas in June

One hundred seventy-eight senior
students in the five high schools of
the county will be graduated next
month, providing they complete their
requirements for the balance of the
term, it was announced this week by
R. Bowen Hardesty, county superin-
tendent of schools.
The names were submitted few
days ago by the five high school prin-
cipals, B. o. Aiken, Friendsville; w.
J. Glenn, Grantsville; Thomas V.
Baucom, Kitzmillcr; Joseph P. Sol
lars, Accident, and Maurice Dunkle,
Oakland.
This year there are IS boys and
100 girls to be graduated. Accident
has II boys and 10 girls, for a total
of 81; Kitzmiller has boys and 7
girls for total of IS; Grantsville has
Is boys and 10 girls for a total of
81; Friendsvillc has 6 boys and -
girls for a total of Is; and Oakland
has 81 boys and 50 girls for total
of Sc.
Grantsvillc, Fricndsville and Oak
land will have their commencement
exercises on Wednesday night, June
II, while Accident and kitzmiller
schools will have theirs ON Thursday,
June -.
Following are the names of the
graduates:
ACCIDENT HIGH SCHOOL
Vocational Home Economics
Lois Virginia Beachy, Kathryn
Elizabeth Brown, Madeline Frances
Bowman, Erma Lourine Devine,
Retha May Groer, Norma MAIDEN Knox,
Erma Jean Resi-, Joan Fern Rush,
Phyllis Jean Savage, Betty Blanch
Teats.
Vocational Agriculture
Harold Lester Brant, Robert Levon
Brohst, Raymond Arthur Ferguson,
Junior Robert Friend Darius Henry
Georg, Richard Richter Georg, Wayne
Krause Harmon, Frank George Her
ring.
Randall Robert Kahl, George Yves
ley Lee, Egil Ludvigsen, George
Nathaniel Mummert, Ronald Lowell
Ream, Dale Eugene Rodehcaver,
William Donald Ryland, Glenn Maur-
ice Schlossnagle.
General
Curtis Edward Savage.
kITZMILLER HIGH SCHOOL
General Course
Frances Caroline Brady, Maryland
Ruth BRADY. Rculah Mae Carr. 10
Ann Craver, Margaret Ruth Harvey,
Margaret Elizabeth Lipscomb, Helen
Faye Myers.
Charles Mark Cardaro, Garland
Theodric Greascr, Daniel Ray Sharp
less, Richard Lee Sharplcss, Ivan
Kemp Spikcr, Ronald Daync WEIGHT,
il.
Continued on Page Two
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-05-01

One person declined in AL district.