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Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-09-18
Sirnchak Recites
Mass at Novena

Rev. George Simchak, pastor OF
st. Mary's Church, Marblehead,
will recite mass in the Greek
Catholic rite Sunday, Sept. 20, at
10 a. M, with responses sung by
the church choir at Sorrowful
Mothers Shrine, near Bellevue.
At three that afternoon, the
Most Rev George A. Rehring, S.
T. D., Bishop of the Toledo Dio-
cese, will preside at the close of
the Novena. Fathers of the Most
Precious Blood will conduct the
services at Marywood, sir miles
south of Bellevue on Route 269.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-09-18
TO BECOME PRIEST

Adolph Jadwisiak, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Anthony Jadwisiak, Dan
bury Township, is resigning MS
position at the local post office
this week to enter st. Jerome's
Seminary at Kitchener, Ontario,
where he will study to become
priest.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-09-18
% Church News m
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Port Clinton, Ohio
Rev. Harfwig Prvess, Pastor

Sunday, Sept. goth:
Sunday School at 9:15 a. m.
Worship service with Holy Com
munion at 1920 a. m. Sermon sub
ject being, What About the
Lords Supper"
Monday: Dart ball at 8 p. m. at
home.
Monday: Portage Valley Luther
League Council in the church at 8
p. m.
Wednesday: Chiir practice at
7:30 p. m.
Friday; Junior choir at 7 p. M
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Locust Point, Ohio
L. r. Vaughn, Pastor
344 White Rd. Fremont, Ohio
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-09-18
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
Adams and Second Streets
John z. Braun, Pastor


John E. Braun, Pastor
Sunday:
9:15 am. Sunday Cchool.
1870 am Church Service Sub
ject: Mount Sinai Sumbol of De-
Wednesday:
700 pm. Luther League Choir.
7;30 pm Luther League Meeting
for all youth of High School age.
800 pm. st. John Altar. Guild.
Thursday:
All Day Sewing Circle.
ZOO pm Sunday S h o o ]
Teachers Meeting.
800 pm. Senior Choir.
Saturday:
900 am. Junior Choir.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-09-18
GIDEON SPEAKER

Henry Kastor, Port Clinton, a
member of the Gideon Bible Soci-
ETY., will be the speaker at st. Jihn
Lutheran Chnrch Sunday morning
at 1890.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-09-18
sLovAK LUTHERAN CHURCH
811 E. 3rd Street
Port Clinton, Ohio

Rev. Joseph Abraham. Minister
Sunday, Sept. 20:
Divine worship service in Eng
fish at 900 a. m.
Sunday school at 1000 a. m.
Divine worship service in Slovak
at 1890 a. m.
"Our church opens wide her
doors and in the name or the Aord
Jesus bids you welcomed"
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Fourth and Madison Streets
Rev. Karl Brand
Rev. Earl Schmift
Sunday Masses: 600, $500, 900,
10:15 and 11:30
Weekday Masses 6:45 and 300.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-09-18
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Danbury, Ohio
Rev. George A. Reinke, Pastor
Sunday, September goth:
Sunday School 9:15 a. m.
Morning worship at 1918 a. m.
Nursery for pre-school children
is conducted during the worship
service.
The Reverend w. G. Dyer, Tole-
do, will be guest pastor Septem-
Der 10th and 9th in the absence
of the pastor.
Thursday, September oath, Sen
ior choir rehearsal 8 p. m.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-09-18
TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH
Lawrence G. Miller. Pastor
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
Fulton Street near Second
GYPSUM COMMUNITY CHURCH

Sunday, Sept 20:
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. Miss
Irene Szilagyi in charge of wor-
ship program.
Church services at 10:45 a. m.
On Sunday, Sept. 81, Rev. Hoff-
man will have baptismal services
during church service.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-09-18
OAK HARBOR
CHURCHES
ST. PAUL'S AMERICAN
LUTHERAN CHURCH

Route 584, Oak Harbor, Ohio
Rev. Robert M. corI, Jr.
The first meeting of the Cate
chetical Class will be held this
Saturday, September 10Th, at
o'clock. All children who will be
II years of age by December 81
should enroll.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-09-18
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Beech, between 3rd and state SITS
Rev. Philip L. Pryor, Pastor
Sun. School, 9:45 am; Morning
wor, IL am; Eve. SER, 7:30 pm;
Prayer meeting, Wed. 7:30 pm;
Communion every 4th Sum-, z pm.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-09-18
EVANGELICAL UNITED
BRETHREN CHURCH
Jockson and Fifth Streets
J. v. BigeIow, Minister

$50 am. Sunday School.
10:40 am. Worship - Sermon:
Personal Requisites For Evangel-
ISM.
Prayer and Bible Study Wednes-
day at 7:30 pm.
Choir Rehearsal Thursday at 7:3O
pm.
Mems Brotherhood will meet
Tuesday, September 90, at 7::3O
pm.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-09-18
SAINT THOMAS EPISCOPAL
CHURCH

CHURCH
Jefferson and Second Streets
Rev. Perry IA. BIankenship. 3. D,
Rector
September 20, the Sixteenth Sun.
day after Trinity.
800 am. Holy Communion.
$50 am. Church School, Mrs.
John j. Hrupcho, General Secre-
tary.
10:45 am. Morning Prayer, Lit
any and Sermon.
TOO pm. Young Peoples Fellow
ship, Evening Prayer and Class
Session.
Monday:
st. Matthias Day Celebration of
Holy Communion at 8 am.
Tuesday:
7:30 pm, Choir Rehearsal.
Wednesday:
LOO pm. Opening Luncheon of
st. Thomas Guild, the Reverend
G.. Russell Hargate, Guest speaker.
Thursday:
1000 am, Holy Communion.
Friday:
400 pm, Junior Rehearsal in
Guild Hall, Mrs. Bracken in charge.
TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH
Lawrence G. Miller, Pastor
SUNDAY SCHOOL .. 9:15 a. m.
Robert HolZhauer- Supt.
WORSHIP 1890 am.
Dedication of Memorial
Gifts Baptism of Infants
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-09-18

THE REORGANIzED CHURCH
OF JESUS CHRIST
Elder Alvin c. Wadsworth, Pastor
Intersection of Toussaint East and
South Roads
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-10-01
Artificial Breeders
List Two Meetings

The annual meetings of the Ar
tificial Breeders Cooperatives will
be held in the county next week, it
was announced by John H. Carter
county agricultural agent.
The meeting for circuit No. l
Oakland, will be held Monday eve
ming, October 5, at 8 o'clock, at
the Sunnysidc Grange hall. Meet
ing for circuit No. 1, Grantsville
will be held Tuesday evening, De-
tober 6, at the Grantsville school
Garter said John Dietrich, eX-
tension dairyman; and Edwin j.
Weatherby. manager for the Mary
land Artificial Breeders coopera-
tive. would attend both meetings.
There will be election of directors
and other business to be transacted.
Over one-fourth of all the cows
being bred in this county at present
are being artificially bred, Carter
said. This would mean some $50
or 400 are being bred in this man
ner. The cooperatives at both Oak
land and Grantsville sections num-
Der around 400 members.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-10-01
Lakes Dance Hall
Destroyed By Fire

Fire carly Sunday morning de-
stroyed Lakes dance hall and tav-
ern at the intersection of State
routes 1876 and 1873, near Altamont
Owned by James A. Lake, the one
story frame structure was partly
covered by insurance. The loss was
estimated at $1,000.
His father. Arthur Z. Lake, who
operates service station adjacent
10 the dance hall, said the fire was
believed to have started from a
smouldcring cigaret thrown into a
trash can.
Volunteer fircmen from Deer
Park and Oakland responded to the
alarm but they were handicapped
by lack Of water. While the Oak
land truck had gone to Deer Park
for an additional supply of water
an explosion of a tank of bottled
gas fed the flames and completed
destruction Of the building. The
fire was discovered about an hour
after the Saturday night dance
had ended.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-10-01
Northern High Sets
First P.-T.A. Oct. 9Th

Plans for the first regular Par
t-Teacher association meeting of
Northern High school, were made
for Thursday evening, October s.,
at 8 o'clock, in the school cafeteria.
The date was set by the eXecu-
tive committee at a meeting on
September "a Attending were
Olonzo P. Fike, president; Mrs.
Charley Miller, Mrs. Martin
FRANKIE, William Fleming and Dav-
id Dean. Members of various COM
mittces also were selected and
plans outlined for the years work.
The first P.-T.A. meeting on Oc-
tober 8, will be a get-acquainted
session. Parents and teachers will
get acquainted President Fike will
talk on setting forth the P.-T.A.
goals for the year and the impor-
lance of the membership drive.
"Open House" for the new gym
nasium is also planned. Refresh
ments will be served.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-10-01
Taken To Army
Hospital Sunday

Carl Sorenson, of Muskegon,
Mich, who was a hospital patient
here last week suffering from
crushed chest and other injuries as
the result of an automobile wreck
on route so, east of Gormania, was
moved to the army hospital at Fort
George G. Meade on Sunday morn
ing. His condition was much i'm
proved, according to local hospital
officials. Sorensen was enroute to
Fort Myer, Va, when the accident
occurred.
His wife, Mrs. Lois X. Sorensen,
who suffered a fracture of the
right leg and other injuries, was
taken to Washington, d. c., Mon
day. Miss Carol Sue Williamson,
who suffered broken left arm,
foot injuries and fractured jaw
and nose, plans to remain in the
local hospital. She was improving
considerably this week.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-10-01
Truth Comet Home l..

Your newspaper brings you the facts that safeguard
your freedom of choice We reemphasze that remark now
because October l to 8 is National Newspaper week
AS American, you free to think choose and act
for yourself But unless you also had the right to know the
truth these precious freedoms would Immediately becomc
meaningless and disappear The right to know funda
democracy 1t is guaranteed to by the First
Article the Bill Rights, which established free
1t predcated upon the faith of the founders in the
peopeprovded they have the facts To bring
the truth right into your family circle is the purpose of
your newspaper 1t tells you what is going the
wordand across street Without fear favor choose
and the best interests of your family community
your country
AS President Eisenhower indicated in his message to
newspapers of the nation "A free press and free society
are essentially one the press know freedom only in
democratic democracy itself is fortified by free
press"
Freedom of the press is primarily the freedom OF all
the people to know all the facts the basic freedom upon
which all freedoms dependwhout which, none could
long endure.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-10-01
First Tree Farm
To Be Dedicated
Monday Afternoon

Final plans were formulated at
meeting last night for the dedi-
cation of Western Maryland's first
tree farm. At that time it was an
nounced tina tGovernor Theodore r.
McKeldin would be on hand for
the ceremony which will take place
Monday afternoon ON the Virgil 7.
Steyer property at Steyer.
R. Thomas Thayer, assistant dis
trict forester, said the program
would get underway at 1870 p. m.
and would include the dedication
address by Gov McKeldin, an ac-
count Of Mr.. Steyer's woodland OPP
erations by Mr.. Steyer, and brief
addresses by representatives from
the State Legislature, County Com
missioners, Mt. Top Chamber Of
Commerce and the Department of
Forests and Parks. State Senator
Neil c. Fraley will introduce the
Governor.
Following the dedication cere-
mony a short guided tour will be
conducted over portion of Mr..
Steyer's 96-acre woodland to point
out the results that he has achieved
through a forty year period of
sound forest management. 1t is for
the efforts set forth on his wooded
property during this period that
the Department of Forests and
Parks is recognizing Mr.. Steyer by
proclaiming him the first tree
farmer of Garrett county.
Featured also on the program,
and Immediately following the tour
will be chopping and power saw
contests. Representatives from the
Frantz Lumber company, Glotfelty
Lumber company, Steyer Lumber
company and others are expected
to attend. Thayer said prizes would
be awarded. Contestants may enter
by applying at the time the con-
tests are scheduled. Judges will be
members of the House of Dele
gates and forestry department Of
ficials. Various pieces of forestry
and logging equipment will be on
display.
The natural beauty of the Steyer
area together with the dry spell
which caused leaves to color early
will give persons attending the ded
ication an opportunity to see
autumn coloring at its peak, Thayer
said. A large number is expected
for the program and to honor Mr..
/ Steyer.
The town is approximately -
miles southeast of Oakland, on
paved road. 1t may be reached from
the German road via White Church,
or by German and thence to Steyer.
! Direction signs will be erected.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-10-01
Extension Meetings

Extension meetings were an
nounced this week by Miss Ethel
Grove, home demonstration agent
Observation-Disclosures 6, Cassel-
man Valley, at the home of Mrs,
Daniel w. Klotz, at p. m, Mrs.
Martin Tressler, co-hostess.
October Z, Grantsvillc, at home
of Mrs. Wilson Bills, 1880 p. m.
October s, Altamont, at home of
Mrs. Leslie Wright, 1880 p. N.
Miss Helen Shelby, clothing
specialist, University of Maryland
Extension service, will visit club
meetings on October 7 and s, with
Miss Grove.
Fourth club-Octobe 5, Friends
vile, 1880 p. M; October Z, Grants
vile, Jr., II a. m.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-10-01
Temperature At 90

The temperature stood at 80 de-
grees Tuesday and Wednesday this
week at the government weather
station at Weber's to give the
mountain top a wide range Of read
ings. Wednesday morning the Their
mometer had dropped to 80 de-
grees, a range of 81 degrees with
in twelve hours.
The continued dry weather is
causing hardship among the farm
people of the county with many of
them having to haul water for
their cattle and home use.
In Oakland, city officials said
the water situation remained good.
Both reservoirs were within a foot
of the top and the pumps were
keeping the supply constant.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-10-01
Andrew BaluCh Given
Parole Last Week
Was Serving 12-year Sentence
in Penitentiary on Second De-
gree Murder Conviction

A Garrett County man serving
a twelve-year sentence in the
Maryland pcnitcntiary on second
degree murder conviction, was
among cighty-four prisoners in
four state penal institutions who
have been granted paroles.
Andrew Baluch, former operator
of a tavern near the Pennsylvania
line ON L. S. route 40, was found
guilty of second degree murder in
March. 1919, and has been AN in
mate of the state institution since
that time
Baluch was convicted in the
death of Memo burst, of Grants
vile, which occurred in November,
1913. According to testimony at
the trial, Baluch had fired four
shots through door Of his tavern.
killing burst and injuring Victor
Hollada, also of Grantsville, who
were attempting to enter the build
ing. Baluch based his defense on
the plea he acted to protect his
home and had fired when the pair
attempted to break down the door.
The parole was granted by the
Parole Board which has the power
to do this, this function having been
taken away from the governor by
legislative action.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-10-01
Will Represent County
At State Chorus

A number of students from
Northern and Southern High
schools will 90 to Baltimore Tues
day, October -, for meeting of
the All-state Chorus.
From Northern High will be
June Green, Donna Yommer, Rob
ert Mckenzie and Allen Younkin.
From Southern High will be John
White, Reuben Rodeheaver, Jack
Harvey, Bud Savage and Kitty
Wainer.
Five students from the two bands
also will attend and participate in
the state orchestra. They are Shir-
ley Yoder, Sarah Jones, Dolores
Wright, and Charles Murray, Of
Northern High; and Jackie Groves,
Southern High.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-10-01
Television Show
Is Arranged For
Saturday, October 3

In connection with the Garrett
County Autumn Glory" celebra-
ton, Earle r. Poorbaugh, director
of Information for Maryland, has
arranged a half hour television
show over VIDAL, Baltimore, be-
ginning at twelve o'clock noon, Sat
urday, October 3.
Miss Autumn Glory miss Mary
Edith Glotfelty) daughter of FL
wood Glotfelty, Accident, will APP
pear on the program. She was pre-
viously chosen Farm Queen at the
annual Farmers Picnic at Pleasant
Valley Recreation Area this year
and then represented the county at
the Timonium State Fair.
Mr.. Poorbaugh also plans to
feature some of the products for
which the county is famous, such
as turkeys, maple syrup, buckwheat
flour and cool weather vegetables.
Some pictures of the area will also
be reproduced.
Among those assisting the Cham
Der of Commerce Agricultural
Committee on the program at this
end are Miss Ethel Grove, John H.
Carter, from the Extension Ser
vice; Lee Duvall, of Duvall Farms
Ralph Weber, of H. Weber & Sons
Co., Guy Stanton, of Stanton's Mill
Friendsville Milling Co., and FL
wood GIotfelty.
If either a transcription or film
recording can be secured, it is
hoped some nearby station can be
induced to rebroadcast the program
member of the committee said
Announcement will be made if this
can be done.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-10-01
Panel Discussion On
Elementary P.-T.A.
Program, October 5

A panel discussion on "What Do
You Want to Know About Your
Child will be feature of the
! initial meeting of the Oakland
Elementary Parent Teacher associ-
alton meeting, c. w. Highlander,
president, announced. The meeting
is scheduled for Monday evening,
October 5, at the elementary school.
The period from 1880 to s O'Clock
will be used for an opportunity for
parents to meet the various teach
ers in their classrooms.
The panel discussion will be held
at 8 o'clock with Miss Alice How
ard, Mrs. Leona Hardesty, Mrs.
Erval Ream, Mrs. Robert T. Hoff
man, Mrs. George Hanst, Mrs.
Harold Bittinger, Mrs. Roscoe
Swiger and Fred Tichnell. The
purpose will be to answer questions
about what and how the child is
learning, and other questions that
may be brought up.
Refreshments will be served in
the cafeteria by 9Th grade mothers
at the conclusion of the business
session. Mrs. Ernest Spoerlein is
chairman for October for the re-
freshment group, and she will be
assisted by Mrs. Richard Glotfelty,
Mrs. Wendell Turney and Mrs.
Kenneth Martin. Roscoe Swiger is
chairman of the hospitality COM
mittee.
A membership campaign is being
waged under direction of Mrs.
David Hardesty. She is being as
sisted by a mother from each home
room.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-10-01
Band Makes Plans
For Halloween

Plans for the annual Halloween
celebration in Oakland, sponsored
by the members of the Mt. City
Band, have been practically COM
pleted.
The celebration is scheduled for
Thursday evening, October %
with the street parade at 7 o'clock
Seventy-five or more prizes will
bc awarded to those participating
i'm the parade, and band officers
said they would begin Immediately
in making out the prize list so that
participants could study it and pre-
pare their costumes accordingly
Five bands already have promised
to participate in the parade.
There will be the usual street
carnival, and concessions, a cake
walk and square dance. Second
street between the railroad cross
ing and Green street will be roped
off for the occasion.
In addition there is planned a
Halloween dance, to be held or
Saturday evening, October 81, al
the National Guard armory, from
$3.50 to 1890. Although sponsored
by members of the Business and
Professional Women's club, it will
be for the benefit of the band
Music will be furnished by Henry
Gruserdorf and his seven-piece
orchestra.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-10-01
Win Second Honors
In Regional Judging

Second place honors in milk
Judging in the Eastern States EX-
position at Springfield, Mass, were
won by the team from Oakland
Chapter, Future Farmers of Amer
lea, of Southern High school, rep
resenting the state of Maryland
The two members Of the team were
James Mellinger and Ralph Ar
mold.
Mellinger was second individual
high scorer and Arnold was ninth
The team was only 1.8 points be-
hind first place, according to John
Reckner, vo-ag instructor, who ac-
companied the boys on the trip
Ten teams from the area partici-
pated, and first place honors were
won by New Hampshire.
Mellinger and Arnold were Sc
lected to represent Maryland after
placing first in the annual state
contests at College Park earlier
this year. Mellinger, 10th grader
is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Mellinger, ST., of near Swanton
Arnold, 18th grader, is a son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Arnold, of Sun
nyside.
Two other Maryland judging
teams competed. A Flintstone
poultry team placed fifth with Bird
individual high. An Ellicott City
dairy team placed 9th with a 9Th
high individual.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-10-01
Missionary To Speak
At NaZarene Church

A meeting dedicated to the cause
of Foreign Missions of the Naza-
rene Church will be held at the
local church in Oakland at 1880,
Saturday, October 3. Delegations
from the nine churches of the Cum
berland Zone are expected to be
present to hear Rev. Joseph Penn,
missionary from South Africa, speak
on his activities at Stogi, Swat
land, and of his pioneer work at
Idalia, Transvall, where he built a
mission station.
Mrs. Loretta Hoopengardner, of
Frostburg, the Zone Chairman of
Foreign Missions, will be in charge.
The public is invited.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-10-01
No Change Yet In
Plans For Football

There was no change yet in the
plans for having football at South
ern High school.
There was a meeting last Friday
with members Of the Board Of Edu-
cation, Southern High Parent
Teacher association. representa-
tives Of Oakland Booster club; Kyle
Wilson, coordinator of athletics at
Southern; DR.. James S. Collins,
Southern High principal; an d
Herbert Steiner, state supervisor
Of physical education. State poll
cies were explored fully, it was
stated, and another meeting is
scheduled for Tuesday, October g.
with members Of the Board Of
County Commissioners.
Throughout the state Of Mary
land, il is usually the practice for
football in high schools to be
financed Independently Members
Of the Oakland Booster club an
nounced last week they had sue
ceeded in raising $4,000 in volun-
tary contributions from organi-
cations and individuals, to turn over
TO Southern High for purchase OF
football uniforms.
They are seeking an arrange
ment with the school and board of
education to make the sport self
supporting, once the initial outlay
is made.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-10-01
Governor MCKeIdin to Assist in Autumn Glory
Program; Several Activities Are Scheduled
Luncheon To Honor
Governor McKeldin

Governor Theodore r. Mckeldin
and Mrs. McKeldin, who will be in
Oakland on Monday for the official
opening of Autumn Glory time ON
the mountain top, will be honored
with a luncheon by the Mt. Top
Chamber of Commerce. 1t will be
held at the William-Jam hotel
from II to 1:15, after which the
group will leave for Steyer for the
dedication of Garrett county's first
tree farm.
Earl Poorbaugh, director of the
Department of Information for the
state, will also be here for the
luncheon and program to follow.
Other Activities
Another feature of the Autumn
Glory occasion here will be the eX-
cursion from Baltimore and Wash
ington on Sunday, October II, at
which time five hundred persons
will arrive to see the beauties of
nature.
All eXcursionists will be taken on
a three-hour bus trip to Herring
ton Manor, Swallow Falls and
Deep Creek Lake.
Cooperating with the Mt. Top
Chamber of Commerce in the series
of events are the State Depart
ment of Information, the Deep
Creek Lake Promotion Council, the
Garrett County Turkey Growers
association, and the Department of
Forests and Parks.