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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-04-03
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Nv FRITZ POLLARD

NEW YORK. (GlobaD-Re-
,or,s nom Ormond, Florida. say
tSat eaht Cuban Negro ball.
liver ON the Washington SEN
s,ors roster we're forced to leave
Town overnight.
This is d far cry from what
used 10 happen in Ormond
years ago. as related In last
weeks column. when teams OF
seabreeze and Ormond COM
rosed OF National and Ameri-
ean League players played
AGAINST colored teams from the
bio hotels in Palm Beach and
Miami.
In 1907. a Negro team COM
p,,ed Of some Of the same play
as that played in the Florida
csmcs and representing the Phil
sdlephia Giants. played against
Inc Philadelphia Athletics OF the
American League.
The Athletics won 80. but II
c.as considered a great game.
RUDE Nlckers of the AS only al
lowed four hits. but the Giants
h.a three chances TO score.
Buckner OF the Giants pitched
and also allowed only four hits.
However. two of these were
doubles in the third inning. and
these along with two errors.
cave the AS their runs.
chef Bender and Scybold were
,he bie stars for the AS. This is
how the runs were scored:
Pai,.rson died at first Nickers
pushcd one to center for two
b.ses and scored when lIattscl
M one MO the crowd iol two
base Buckner then fumblcd
Gross bounder, Mountie reaching
FIRST and Topsy taking third.
Cross stole and Sey bold flied
"a Grant. Captain Davis raised a
Mn one to right field and VIII
son dropped the ball allowing
both runners to score.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-04-03
Tenn. Univ. Speaker

NASHVILLE.-Dr Henry c..
Harmon. president Of Drake Uni
versity. Des MoincS. Iowa. will
be the keynote speaker at the
Tennessee Education Congress
annual convention set for April
SO at Tennessee State Univer-
cifv
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-04-03
Kid Gavi|an Tests Bobo Olson Friday Night in Chi
CT Experts
Eye Cuban
As Underdog

Kid Gavilan will attempt 10
follow in the footsteps OF Sugar
Ray Robinson Friday night when
he attempts to lift the middle
weight crown from Bobo Olson
in Chicago Stadium
Robinson was welterweighf
champ. as is Csvilan. when he
lifted the l60-pound title from
Jake LaMotta. two years ago
in the same Chicago ring.
Although the pre-fight opinion
favors the Hawaii-born Olson
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-04-03

who won the crown only last
fall by defeating Randy Turpin
there are many supporters fol
the Keed from Cuba-to VIII
deciSively.
Olson expects 10 come in al
1874 pounds. while Cavilan
may not tip the scales at more
than l53 pounds. Regardless of
the weight differences, veteran
observers predict one Of the
best fights Of the year.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-04-03
As 4 Recall
MY GREATEST Sports THRILL

The sight Of a man Of color
participating ~ biz college
football game u those days was
indeed rare Ny many friends
from Detroit were present in the
stands giving out cheers OF en-
couragement
Truly il was a warm heart
felt occasion. One that has all
ways supplied fond remem.
brance over the years.
Although football was my main
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-04-03
First Time Farley

MOBILE. Ala. CANP)--For the
FIRST ilmc n the history Of the
group. Negroes attended the Do
cesan Convention of the Young
Chuichmcn of Alabama held re-
Gently In Mobile. Ala The group
Is an affiliate OF the Episcopal
Church
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-04-03

ought 10 make out all right.
hope SO y
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
TNEe III SeT'iOuSIV...

We hopeful that the voters of Garrett county will
show evidence of apathy Monday Websters dictionary
defines the word "indifferent and having un
concern"
We thinking for the moment of all elections, whore
people living under form of government may
exercise their right to select by popular vote the who
will represent them in various phases Of government The
primary election Monday only small part of the
all picture but since it close hand gives the OPP
pornity stress the Importance of being interested and
showing concern at all elections
Sometimes it takes crisis in government to make
people the need of voting action but they realize
that it is ending process if of life is to sur
vc So take seriously Go to the polls Monday and vote
We would also like to the day come when all voting
taken seriously Particularly in local elections
evidence Of wrte-n votes for Tom, Dick Harry,
town neerdo-We in attempt to make it amusing
Actually voting is no joke and hopeful that in this
primary election there will be votes cast that do not have
sincerity as the foundation for a voters choice.
If take this job of voting seriously and go to
the polls Monday the county bound to feel the effects of
it, We are confident that the effect will be for good
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
Refuse Permit
To Sell Beer

The Garrett County Board of Ii
cense Commissioners, following a
hearing on Tuesday, denied George
r. Schroyer, of Friendsville, a Ii
cense to sell beer at his place of
business in that town.
A protest was made against its
issuance several weeks ago after
application had been made. At the
hearing on Tuesday, some thirty
residents of the town were present.
Those protesting its issuance had
E. r. Jones as their representative,
while Stuart F. Hamill, Jr., was
attorney for Schroyer.
The two-member board ruled
that issuance of the license was
not necessary for the accommoda-
ton of the public. Third member
of the board, j. Edward Helbig,
did not participate in the meeting.
1t was announced that a hearing
on another protest would be heard
next Tuesday. Genevieve Dewitt
applied several months ago for a
license to sell beer at the former
Rainbow Inn on Deep Greek Lake,
across the roadway from the Bap-
fist church there. A protest against
issuance of the license was lodged
by a petition.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
Voters Warned ora Proper BNIIOI Marking

supposed to be in each voting booth
and if they aren't there the voter
should demand one. Any other kind
of pencil or a pen will make your
ballot illegal.
Voters are to make a cross-mark
(X) after the name of every per-
son for whom they wish to vote.
The cross-mark should be entirely
within the square. No other marks
should be made on the ballot.
Voters are cautioned not to make
check mark Nv to Indicate their
choice of candidates. This is per-
MISSILE in some states but not in
Maryland.
Voters should look over their bal
lot when received and see that
there are no marks of any kind ON
it. If it is soiled in any way with
dirt or oil OF some clearly defined
impelfection in the paper which
could indicate that an erasule
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24

tx marks the spot" is a well
know phrase that will certainly
hold true next Monday when citi-
zens go to the polls, but the At
torney General of Maryland is re-
peating his caution to each voter
to be careful just how the ballot
is marked or the Y mark won't
count.
Election officials in years past
have revealed that many choices
are not counted officially because
of Irregularities in markings, and
that many voters as a result have
lost their entire ballot.
Since many persons who go to
the polls never take the time to
read the instructions to voters by
the Attorney General, some of the
significant facts are being repro
duced here to aid voters.
Ballots are to be marked with
indelible pencil. These pencils are
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
Pedestrian Markers
Placed ON Streets

Pedestrian markers, to show
persons where to cross the streets
in Oakland in the business section,
have been placed at the intersec-
ton of Liberty and Green streets
with Second street, for test" pur-
poses, it was announced by Joseph
limbaugh, mayor.
The markers were purchased to
see how they would fit into the
towns program for keeping the
streets well marked. limbaugh
said that yellow paint markers to
indicate pedestrian traffic soon
wore off and that in the long run
the markers would be more eco
nomical. The sample markers of
about 100 cost $4,000. They are
made of plastic material. The
markers were placed across Sec
ond street in two places and across
Green street. Reaction of the pub
lie will determine whether or not
additional ones will be purchased
for other parts of the business see
ton. Hinebaugh said.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
Oakland Day Is
Scheduled at Races

The Manager of the Cumberland
Fair association notified Mayor
Joseph limbaugh of Oakland early
this week that it was setting aside
Thursday, July 1st, as Oakland day
at the Cumberland race track.
At least three special trophies
are to be awarded to the owners
of three winning horses in that
days races. One is being donated
by Hinebaugh's Restaurant, one by
Wards Restaurant, and one by the
Mayor and Town Council of Oak
land. The expense for the latter
one is being subscribed individual
ly by the Mayor and the six mem
bcrs Of the council.
Other events are being planned
for this day, Mayor Hinebaugh
said.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
County Picks Up
Cos New Voters
In Registration
TotoI County Registration
Now l0,04l-CompIete
Figures Published

Gains were noted in every one
of the twenty-seven voting pre-
cincts in the county as the official
figures in the recent registration
were released by the Board of
Election Supervisors. A total gain
of COS was noted, with the total
registration in the county being
1904.
Election officials said, however,
that this number would be de-
creased somewhat after revision
day, because Of the number of
names that will have to be taken
off, Of persons who have died or
moved away.
There will be two registration
days and one revision day between
the primary and general election
days.
Present official figures show
there are 6,4O8 Republicans regis
tered; 3,5S5 Democrats and as
others. OF the total 5,643 are men
and 1898 are women. Gains in the
various voting precincts went from
one at the Elbow to So in Friends
Vile 2. Swanton and West Oakland
AL both had gains of AZ.
Registered Republicans still out
number the Democrats by 2,943.
The biggest Republican majority is
still in Sang Run where the figures
stand 289 Republicans to 60 Demo-
Gratis. Jennings and iBittinger are
close seconds. There are four voting
precincts where the Democrats out
number the Republicans. These are
in second precinct of Accident, sec
ond precinct of Friendsville, Vim
dcX and johnson. Republicans have
a majority Of six at Kitzmiller, 288
to 2S2.
The complete tabulation by pre-
cincts appears in this issue.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
Arthur Lake Is
Termed Suicide
Found Dead EurIy Today
Left Message On
Front Door

Arthur E. Lake, ST., was found
dead at his home at the interscc-
ton of the Swanton and Kitzmillcr
roads, about 1880 o'clock this morn
ing. Sheriff Paul w. Fisher re-
vealed.
Death occurred as the result of
a wound in the right temple from
a .3S-calibre revolver shell. The
bullet passed completely through
his head and death must have been
almost instantaneous.
DR.. James II. Feaster, Jr., acting
deputy medical examiner, issued a
verdict of death by suicide.
Mr.. Lakes body was discovered
in the room back of the main part
of the store by three men who
stopped there enroute to THEN
work. They noticed a sign hanging
on the front door saying You'll
find my body in the back" DR..
Feaster identified the three as
Martin Tichnell and Glenn G.. Rex
rode, of Swanton; and Harold
Stark, of Kitzmiller. They told
Sheriff Fisher that when they read
the note they began to investigate.
Finding a side door unlocked they
entered the building and found him
lying on the bed. They then noti-
fled county authorities.
Investigating the tragedy were
Dir. Feastcr, Sheriff Fisher and
Deputy Sheriff E. J. Frantz.
The body was brought to the
Boldcn Funeral Home in Oakland.
Funeral arrangements are incom-
plete.
He was born November II, 1896,
and was aged 81.
Mr.. Lake had been living alone
for several months. His wife and
other members of his family had
been residing in Baltimore, and the
home next to the filling station
and store had been vacant. Mr..
Lake had been "batching" in a
small room in rear of the store.
He has a brother who resides in
Keyser.
Surviving are his wife and three
children, James A. Lake, Arthur
f. Lake, Jr., and Mrs. Ken Single
ton, Of the Baltimore and Wash
ington area. He also has sister,
Mrs. Ruth Holcomb, Marietta, Ga.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
This Is Progresso
Postoffice Going First Class
While Service To Public Decreases

The Oakland Postoffice will adj
vance from second class to a
first class office on Thursday. July
/. This was made possible when the
stamp sales at the office reached
$4,000 during 1858. Actually tho
stamp sales amounted to SAL ,202.77
for that year.
I'm changing from a second class
to first class, citizens would be
inclined to believe that service t.
the public in general would reflect
improvement, but according to in
formation received by T. J. Stan
ton, assistant postmaster, here are
the changes that will be effective
and none of them will benefit the
public.
Stanton announced there would
be a change in the hours of the
service windows in the finance sec
ton on that date. The money or
der postal savings. registry and
COD windows will not open foI
business until $50 a. m, thirty
minutes later than at present, while
the postofficc is still second class
one.
Attention was also called to a
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
Scouts Plan Camp

Oakland and Crcllin Boy Scout
troops and explorer posts will
again join forces for the annual
scout encampment starting July
25. The camp will continue for two
weeks.
A number of scouts from Oak
land, Crellin, Mt. Lake Park and
Deer Park will have an opportunity
to attend Camp Potomac, near Old
town, August to Is.
The program for the fourteen
day stretch at the camp area on
Deep Creek Lake is being worked
out by Ralph Fauber, scoutmaster,
and members of the Troop commit
tee from the Oakland Mt. Lake
Park Lions club. Around forty
boys are expected to attend.
The boy scout camp will be in
use this coming week, a scout troop
from Silver Spring having engaged
the grounds for that period.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
Bible School To Close

The Daily Vacation Bible school
which has been conducted by the
Ev. United Brethren church of
Loeb Lynn will conclude with a
special program on Friday evening.
Eighty-five boys and girls were
enrolled during the two weeks
period The theme has been "build-
ing citizens for Christ"
At the closing program on Fri
day evening which is scheduled for
1870 O'Clock EST, certificates are
to be awarded to those who were
faithful in attendance and work.
The group enjoyed a picnic last
Friday afternoon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24

first class postoffice in the United
States, the weight is limited to 40
pounds, local, first and second
zones; 20 pounds, third through
eighth zones. At a second class
postofficc the limit is 70 pounds.
Customers can still have the same
size package, however, the limit of
size to u inches in length and girth
combined not having changed.
1t was pointed out that the above
limits of weight and size do not
apply to parcels mailed ON, or adj
dressed for delivery on, a rural OF
star route, or parcels containing
baby fowl, live plants, trees, shrubs
agriculture commodities, (not in
Guiding manufactured products
thereof, or books, or Braille writ
crs. sound reproducers and Other
appliances for the blind, for de-
livery to any second, third or fourth
class postoffice, to or from any
APO or FPO or to or from any
territory or possession of the Uni
ted States.
Postoffice box holders also were
notified this week that their box
rent would automatically be in
creased because Of this increase il
receipts which lifted the local office
from second to first class office
(CoatiHucd On Page EighD
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
Cupboard Motors
Stolen From Boats

Authorities are seeking informa-
tion this week leading to arrest of
a person or persons who stole two
large cupboard motors from two
boats on Deep Creek Lake on Sun
day night.
Boats owned by James Dewitt
and DR.. Coburn were discovered
floating on the lake on Monday
morning, minus their motors. The
boats were located near Glendale
bridge.
The Dewitt motor had been used
less than one hour. Paul Fisher,
sheriff, said investigation would
continue.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
County To Improve
Old bennett Road

The Garrett County Roads de-
partmcnt has begun the improve
mcnt of the Old bennett road,
back road from Oakland to Mt.
Lake Park, it was announced by
W. w. Dewitt, county roads engi-
ncer.
Mr.. Dewitt said the department
would make a new grade for the
twcnty-foot pavement which will
extend between the two towns.
This road will provide an improved
highway to the athletic fields of
the new high school, where the
Little League baseball diamond
also is located.
He said the work would take
about a month.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24

might have been made, the voter is
entitled to ask for another. If a
ballot is marked wrongly, voter
is also entitled to ask for another
ballot to correct the error. But if
one spoils three ballots he loses
his vote.
Voters should be careful to mark
only the number asked for ON the
ballot When it says to vote for
one, two or three, those instruc-
tions should be followed completely.
The Attorney General, Edward
d. Z. Rollins, has added on his in
structions that the privilege of
casting the ballot is one Of the most
sacred and time-honored rights re-
served to the people under our
form of Government. You are re-
spectfully urged to guard this
right carefully and exercise it cor
rectly. and efficiently in accord
ance with the law
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
TV Show to Feature
Garrett County Area

Garrett county and its advan-
tages as vacation travel spot are
being featured in a travel program
over television station WAAM in
Baltimore tonight at 8 o'clock.
The Automobile club of Maryland
is sponsoring a series of eight half
hour travel programs, which will
be presented in the form of a week
end vacation to an outstanding
place in Maryland, plus longer
journey to vacation points in other
parts of the country. Tonight's pro
gram will also include travelogue
Oh North Carolina.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
Little League All
Set For Opening Day

Oakland's Little Baseball League
will get under way tomorrow after
noon with a parade and appropriate
ceremonies, it has been announced
by F. Robert Orr, president of the
group.
Included in the parade will be
the color guard of the local Ma
tional Guard unit, composed of
Sgt. HcrShel 0. johnson, Pfc.
Charles r. Stein, Jr., Pfc. Paul A.
Markley, and Pvt. Richard f. Crisis;
the Mountain City Band, the Boy
Scout drum and bugle corps, and
other organizations.
At the Little League playing
field on the old bennett road,
northeast of town Nh Orr will
give brief address of welcome,
followed by a talk by Mayor Jo-
seph Hinebaugh. Spencer Graham,
state manager for the Woodmen of
the World, will be in charge Of the
presentation of flag to the group
from the WOW. society.
After the flag raising Leo A.
Casey, of Fairmont, W. Va, deputy
governor at large of the Mooschart
home, will throw out the first ball
which will officially start the sea
son for the four teams composed of
boys from eight to thirteen years
of age.
The Lions club sponsored team
will play the Moose team in the
opening game, followed by teams
Continued On Page Si)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
Plan Class Reunion

Members of the class of 1884 of
Oakland High school are planning
class reunion on Saturday eve
ming, July 10. at the Oakland Fire
department hall, it has been an
nounccd.
A dinner will be served at 7:30
O'Clock DIST, followed by pro
gram. Details of the program are
to be announced.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
Historical Society
Plans Annual Session

The Garrett County Historical
Society will conduct its annual
meeting on Thursday, July s, at
the William-James hotel in Oak
land, it was announced this week
by J. J. Walker, Shallmar, presi-
dent.
The meeting will be at : o'clock
DIST, and Nh Walker has asked
that members indicate before Tues
day, July 6, whether or not they
plan to attend. The program is to
be worked out.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
County FLA.
Teams Win
State HOnOrS
County School Representa-
tiyes Win First Places
At College Park

Northern and Southern High
School FLA. representatives at
the State conventions held in Col
lege Park this week took a num-
Der Of the top honors, it was
learned here this morning after
the teams had returned to their
homes
Public Speaking Winner
Max Bowser, 9th grader at
/ Northern High school won first
prize in the state in the public
speaking contest and was awarded
prize of 500 He will enter the
elimination contest in the Middle
Atlantic region later this year, and
/ if declared a winner there will par
ticipatc in national competition. In
the state contest Bowser competed
with boys from five other regions
in the state. He spoke on farm
fertilization.
First in Livestock
The Livestock Judging team from
Southern High school consisting
of Charles Mason, 10th grader;
Richard Bernard, 10th grader, and
Ernest Harvey, 18th grader, won
first place in the state. Richard
Bernard was 4th Individual in the
state and Ernest Harvey was 10th
! individual i'm the state.
As a result Of winning this
competition the team in company
with their instructor, John Reck-
ner. Jr., VIII have an all-cXpcnse
paid trip to Kansas City to COM
pete during the national FLA.
convention in October. Judging in
Guided beef, sheep and swine.
In livestock Judging the North
ern High team was 18th in the state
and Hugh Friend, one of the mem
bers, was second high individual
in the state. The other two mem
bers were Dale Frantz and Ward
Frazee.
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs. b. Beeson Snyder
went to Martinsburg, w. Va, this
morning having been called there
on account of the death of the for
mcrs uncle, Newton Snyder, whose
funeral will be held tomorrow
morning.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24

Secretary of State at Annapolis
received 402 requests for absentee
voting ballots for primaries.