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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-27

The Rev. z. M .Winder and the
Rev. Lowe of Jackson, were Can
ton visitors Sunday in the Mt. Zion
Baptist church.. REV. Winder wor-
SHIPPED with us in the IL o'clock SER
vice and accompanied the pastor,
Rev. P. F. Parker to the Livingston
Baptist church. Rev. Lowe preached
in the evening service. His sermon
was very inspiring and enjoyed by
all
The women of Mt. Zion Baptist
Church will observe Women's Day.
the third Sunday in March. The
public is invited to come and help
us observe this day.
Rev. P. F. Parker, pastor
Bro. B. c. Barnes, Clerk
Mrs. A. B. Carmichael. asst.
clerk.
Women's Society of Christian
Service will celebrate Women's
Day a tAshbury Methodist Church
on fourth Sunday, February % at
800 p. m. All members and friends
all asked to participate.
p. T. A.
The P. T. A. will meet at the
Cameron st. High School auditor
lum, March l. at 7:30 o'clock. Ask
ing all parents to be present who
are interested in the welfare of
the children.
Mr.. Anderson Burned 10 Death
MIR. Anderson was burned to death
Monday. February %. He was "a
years old. He lived ten miles east
OF Canton. The straw field was on
fire. Mr.. Anderson was trying to
put the fire out and his clothing
caught on fire. Being alone he could
MT put it out himself. He was rush
ed to the Kings Daughters Hospi-
tai where he died shortly after he
arrived.
The funeral will be Sunday, Feb.
% at the Pleasant Gift Baptist
church. Surviving are two daugh-
tiers, Miss Virneda Anderson, Mrs.
Winnie Lou, one son, Charlie An
derson, two sisters, Miss Emma An
derson, and Mrs. Josephine Will
liams. Three brothers also survive,
Mr.. Henry Anderson, Mr.. Grant
Anderson and Mr., Ward Anderson.
o.
Sick List
+, Patients that were admitted to
the King Daughters Hospital recent
ly are:
Anna Jones. Canton.
Hurts Gruffie, Canton.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-27

Albert 4rwell, Canton.
Elizabeth White, Camden
Barbie E. Towner, Canton
Thelma Porter, Sheron.
Dassie Lee Gibbin, Ofalona.
George Brown, Canton.
George Johnson, Canton
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-27

by the president Mrs. Ruth john
son.
After short business session, the
leaders had a nice time listening
to Miss Alma Startling and Miss
Minnie B. Robertson sing, which
was enjoyed by all.
The hostess served a very deli
cious plate lunch to the following,
Mrs. Ruth Johnson, Mrs. Hattie
Mclaughlin, Mrs. Sherrod, Mrs. C.
j., Blunt, Minnie B. Robertson.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27
Bloomington Fire
Company Observes
10th Anniversary

The Bloomington Fire company,
a volunteer organization, observed
its sixteenth anniversary, Wednes-
day. Formed in 1898 with @S char
ter members the company icined
the state association in 1898.
William Smith, ST., and Charles
Price have held the office Of rrcsi-
dent; Charles Pattison, vice-presi-
dent; and William Smith, j., is
holding the office of secretary. The
company owns a pumpcr and fights
many fires in the Tri-TowTs dis
trict. 1t also takes an active part
in Civil Defense work and recently
graduated a class in fire training.
Present officers are John
Rodriguez, president; Edward Bcv-
or. vitc-president; Charles Price,
secretary; Charles Pattison, treas
urcr and chief; and Charles Price.
assistant chief.
Charter members still belonging
to the company are Milton Bcvcrs,
Robert Warwick, Charles Warwick,
Leland Perriss, Wmton Wildeson,
Charles Price, Carroll Moorhead,
John Grandlen, Kenneth Kooken,
William Bever, Charles Pattison,
T,..pl, pod,ioI,aI and TJatu.,, Drift.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

To the Citizens of Garrett County:
am a Candidate for re-nomin-
alton as Clerk of the Circuit Court
for Garrett County, subject to the
coming Primary Election.
| feel that the experience that
I have attained in the past 7l2
years as your Clerk and the eight
years previously as Deputy Clerk,
fully qualities me to capably handle
the duties required of such an i'm
portant and eXacting Office. | will
continue, as in the past, to conduct
the Office according to law and to
be helpful and courteous to all.
respectfully solicit your sup
port in the coming Primary Elec-
ton.
Richard L. Davis.
ADV ~
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
To the Republican Voters

To the Republican Voters
of Garrett County:
| hereby announce as a candidate
for the office of County Commits
sioner of Garrett County.
Inasmuch as | live in Election
District No 10, under the present
system of electing County Com
missioners l will represent the first
County Commissioner District if
nominated and elected to the office
which l seek. At the present time,
am a member Of the Orphans
Court Of this county.
have lived in Garrett County
all of my life, am a farmer, have
been interested in a number of
business and other organizations
and believe that | have a pretty
thorough knowledge of affairs in
our county and what should be done
for its improvement and well being.
If nominated and elected, | will
give careful attention to the duties
and demands of the office and to
the best of my ability will serve all
of the people of the county alike.
| respectfully solicit the support
of all Republicans at the primary.
Harry F. Paugh
ADV. SIS
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27
REGISTER OF WILLS

TO the Voters of Garrett County:
In announcing my candidacy for
denomination for Register of Wills
for Garrett County, a position
which | have filled for a number
of years, do so in the belief that
those years of experience better
qualify me to render efficient serv-
ice in the duties and responsible
ties of the office. If reelected it
shall be my pleasure to continue
to be helpful to all persons having
business to transact through the
Orphans Court and | shall be
grateful for your support.
Sincerely yours,
VERNE r. Smouse.
az
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27
Candidates Announce
FOR STATE SENATOR

To the Citizens of Garrett County:
am a candidate for the office
Of State Senator from Garrett
County.
| have been a resident Of Garrett
County for the past forty-three
years. was County Treasurer
from l947 through 1850 and have
served in the House of Delegates
during the years 1927 through
1890, in 1915 and 1916 and in 1851
up until the present time. In the
Sessions of 1852, 1858 and 1854
| was elected Minority Leader by
the Republican members of the
House. As such, was a member of
the Rules Committee, the Ways and
Means and of the Legislative
Council. The information and
knowledge | will gather at the
Council meetings this year will be
Of great value to our County and
State if | am elected to this Of
flee.
| feel that my background as a
farmer, a veteran of World War
|, merchant, an employee Of the
Board of Education Gall of which
| have been in the pasU together
with my experience as County
Treasurer and as a member in the
House of Delegates for seven regu-
lar and three special sessions fit
me for this office.
| make no idle campaign prom
Uses, but, if elected, / pledge to
follow the same policies and serve
my County and my State in the
same manner as in the past. | will
give careful and thoughtful con-
sideration to any suggestions and
will earnestly endeavor, at all
times, to keep myself worthy of
the confidence placed in me by the
Citizens of Garrett County.
Arthur II. Green
Swanton, Maryland
District No. l
ADV. r
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27
FOR SHERIFF

| hereby announce myself as a
candidate on the Republican ticket
to succeed myself for the office of
Sheriff of Garrett county.
My entire life has been spent in
Garrett county, mostly in District
No. 2, and | have endeavored to
carry out the duties of the office
without fear or Partially. Having
served in this capacity for four
years, and previous to that time
as your deputy sheriff, | feel that
| am in position to render the
type of service which the citizens
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27
District No. {
ADV. %
Foster Yost

TO the voters Of Garrett County:
| hereby announce as a candi-
date for denomination for the of
flee of County Commissioner of
Garrett County, a position which
| have filled for number of years.
| do so in the belief that those
years of experience better qualify
me to render efficient service to
the taxpayers of this county.
If reelected it shall be my pleas
ure to continue to serve the people
of this county to the best of my
ability, if nominated and elected |
shall give a Just and honest adj
and always working
for the best interest of this coun-
ty.
| sincerely solicit your support
and influence.
Jonas w. Sines
District No. IA
d,1 7#
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Kermit S. Glotfelty
District No. 6
ADV. 81

To the Voters of Garrett County:
hereby announce my candidacy
for Member of the House of Dele
gates for Garrett County ON the
Republican ticket, subject to the
Primary Election ON June IS.
| have served the people of this
County as Sheriff, County Treas
urer and for the past eleven years
as Clerk to the Board Of County
Commissioners.
In my association with the people
all over the county | feel that my
experience and services will be of
value to the people Of the County
and State and if elected | will en-
dcavor to serve the people to the
best of my ability.
am not obligated to any indi-
vidual, group or organization and
will give careful consideration to
any suggestions made by citizens
for the bctterment of the County
and State.
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To the Democratic Voters

To the Democratic Voters
of Garrett County:
| have flied as candidate for
the Democratic State Central Com
mittec, subject to the primary cleo
tion June %.
have consistently supported the
Democratic party all of my life.
! firmly believe that members of
the State Central Committee should
not support any one party candi-
date in the primaries, but should
lend their wholehearted support to
the party's candidate in the general
election.
If elected, shall exert every eff
fort to strengthen the Democratic
party on a local, state and national
level, and work for its progress.
| believe we have now had
enough, and it is time for change.
The support of every Democrat
is respectfully solicited.
James B. Nally
ADV. 81
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE

To the Democratic Voters
of Garrett County:
! hereby announce my candidacy
for the position Of member Of the
Democratic State Central Commit
tee, subject to the primary cleo
ton on June %.
| am a resident of Accident,
Election district No. 5, where l
have been in the employ of the Po-
tOmac Edison company.
If named to this office | will
carry out the duties incumbent up
on me in a fair and impartial man
ner and with interest to the Demo-
cratic constituents of the county.
Lawrence "Davey" Sellers
g.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27

TO the Voters:
l hereby announce as a candi-
date for the office of County conf
missioner of Garrett County.
have been a lifelong resident
Of Garrett County, living in Dis
trict IA, and have worked for the
County Roads Department for IA
years as shovel operator and truck
driver, with experience in road
work.
If nominated and later elected
to this office | will serve the people
of my county to the best of my
ability.
l respectfully solicit your sup
port, which will be appreciated.
Clarence A. Welch
Oakland, Md, Route l.
ADV. 81
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27

To the Voters of Garrett County:
| hereby announce as candidate
for the office of County Commits
sioner of Garrett County.
| have been a lifelong resident
of Garrett County, living in Dis
trict No. Il.
If nominated and later elected
to this office, l have but one
promise to makc-that | will serve
the people of my county to the
best of my ability,
My motto is, | realize no one
can please everybody, but can
keep on trying.
| respectfully solicit your sup
port.
II. D. "Hub" Swartzentruber.
ADV. II
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27
REGISTRATION OFFICERS,
JUDGES AND CLERKS
OF ELECTION

Election District Number One
Swanton
Registration Officers - Chester
Friend, Republican, SWanton; Dan
iel G. O'Brien, Democratic, Swan
ton.
Judges-John c. Bcachy, Repub-
lican, SWantOn; Frank B. Johnson,
Democratic, SWanton.
Clcrks-AIrS. Sara Friend. Re
publican. SWanton; Betty E. o.
Bricn, Democratic, SWanton.
Election District Number Two,
Precinct Number One-FriendsviIIe
Registration Officers-Julia E.
Skidmore, Republican, Friends
vile; kathren d. Holman, Demo-
cratic, Friendsville.
Jud3es-Glenn d. FraZce Repub-
lican, Friendsville; Walter Hum
bcrson, Democratic, Friendsville.
Clerks-Nevada j. HoStetler,
Republican, FriendsVille; Blanche
LeWellen Democratic, FriendSville
Election District Number Two,
Precinct Number Two-FriendsviIe
Registration Officers-ElWood b.
Riley, Republican, Friendaville;
Dorsey Guard, Democratic, Friends
Vile
Judges-Ellen E. Humberson,
Republican, Friendsville; f. f. Gar
litz, Democratic, FricndsvillC
Clcrks-Maude Dixon, Republi-
can Friendsville; Thyra Jones,
Democratic, Friendsville.
Election District Number Three
Precinct Number One-Grantsville
Registration Officers-Ruth NJ.
IIershberger, Republican, Grants
Vile Hayward F. BroadWatcr, DEM
Ocratic, Grantsville.
Judgcs-Bculah Engle, Republi-
can, Grant5ville; Lcona p Bills,
Democratic, GrantsVille.
Clerks-Christine Nj. Bender,
Republican, Grantsville; Maude
Klock, Democratic, Grantsville
Election District Number Three,
Precinct Number Two-Jennings
Registration Officers-Staulcy f.
Stanton, Republican, GrantsVille;
c. Earl Stanton, Democratic, Jen-
ninSs.
Judges-William E. Swauger,
Republican, Grantsvillc; William
Yommcr, Democratic, Grantsville.
Clcrks-Ruthclla Rcsh, Rcpubli-
can, Grantsville; Mamie H. Yom-
MGR, Democratic, Grantaville.
Election District Number Three,
Precinct Number Three-Grants-
vile
Registration Officers-Harry w.
Hummel, Republican, Grantsville;
Lena S. Bender, Democratic,
GrantSVillc.
Judges-Elsie l. GlotfcIty Ropub-
lican, Grantsvillc; J. L, Stanton,
Democratic, Grantsyllle.
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To the Voters

To the Voters
OF Garrett County:
| hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Judge of the Or
phan's Court. | have been Judge
in this office for 3i2 years and l
feel that the past years in this
office will be of great help to me
if reelected.
| have been a taxpayer all my
life. | am a member of the w. O.
w. | am from District 7.
| shall be grateful for your sup
port.
Ben II. Dewitt.
ADV 81
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27

To the Republican Voters
Of Garrett County:
hereby announce my candidacy
for the office Of County Commits
sioner subject to the results of the
Republican primary
Born and reared on farm near
Grantsville. have lived in Garrett
county practically all of my life.
! purchased my first farm in Dis
trict No. in 1923. | believe my
experience in the Farm Bureau,
Soil Conservation and other or
ganization work will be of great
help in administering the duties of
this office.
If nominated and elected I shall
give lust and honest consideration
Of all matters pertaining to the
duties of this office.
sincerely solicit your support
and influence.
Foster Yost
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27
ADV. 81


To the Republican Voters
OF Garrett County:
hereby announce myself as
candidate for the office of County
Commissioner of Garrett County.
have been lifelong resident
Of Garrett County and taxpayer
for % years, and | live in Election
District No. 6. have been engaged
in the water we'll drilling business
since 1880. If nominated and elect
ed | will perform the duties of the
office to the best of my ability.
shall be most grateful for your
support and influence.
Aubrey c. Brenncman
District No. 6.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27

TO the Voters of Garrett County:
| hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of County Commits
sioner of Garrett County.
| have been a resident of this
county all my life and having been
an employee of Garrett County
Roads Department for approx
mately fourteen years, feel am
acquainted with some of the pro-
ccdure Of the office | am seeking.
If nominated and later elected, |
shall serve, to the best of my abli-
ty, in the interest of all taxpayers
and the benefit of the county.
Your support and influence will
be appreciated.
Fred D. Trickett
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27
FOR STATES ATTORNEY

| hereby announce myself as a
Republican candidate for the Of
flee of States Attorney.
If elected to this office, | pledge
myself to the enforcement Of the
criminal laws Of the State of Mary
land without favor or partially.
Stephen X. Pagenhardt
Oakland, Maryland
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27

primary election in June.
! have been a staunch Republic
can during my entire lifetime and
have always worked for the best
interest of the party. | previously
served as member of this COM
mttee and ask the continued conf
dence of the Republican voters.
Lawrence M. Fraley
District No. IA
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27

To the Republican Voters:
| hereby announce my candidacy
as a member of the Republican
State Central Committee, subject
to the June Primary Election.
! have worked in party organi-
zation in former years and at one
time served as a member of this
committee. | ask the support and
influence of the Republican voters
Of the county in re-electing me to
this nfficn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27
ADV. 81
To the Republican Voters
of Garrett County:

of Garrett County:
| hereby announce as a candidate
for the office of Judge of the Or
phans' Court of Garrett County.
| have been life long resident
of Garrett County, living in Dis
trict No. 5. | am at present and
have been for 25 years, Secretary
Treasurer of the Mutual Fire In
surance Company. | am also as
sociated with the handling of the
Farm Bureau in Garrett County.
If nominated and later elected
to this office, | have but one de
sire, an honest administration of
my duties.
| respectfully solicit the support
of all Republicans at the primary.
r. c. Pop" Turncy
District No.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27
Francis w. Sanders
District No. z

| hereby announce my candidacy
to succeed myself as a member of
the Republican State Central Com
mittee, subject to the results of the
Republican primary election.
! respectfully solicit the support
of all Republicans at the primary
election.
Allen S. Dick" Paugh
ADV. 81 District No. 10
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27

After consulting many citizens
and voters of the County, | have
decided to seek reelection to the
office of County Commissioner. !
have served in this capacity for the
last seven years and | feel that
the experience | have gained dur
ing that period fully qualities me
to fill this very important position,
and | stand on my record.
solicit the support Of all Re
pubicans in the primary election
on June 28th.
Stewart T. Stahl
ADV re-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27
Election District Number Fifteen
-AVilton

Registration Stanley E.
Grove. Republican, Grantsville: II.
H. Robson, Democratic, AviltOn.
Judges-ThOmas W. Hetz, Re
publican, AviltOn; Oscar Broad
water Democratic, Frostburg.
Evelyn Robson, Repub-
lican, Homecoming; Orville Garlitz,
Democratic, Homecoming.
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Paul w. Fisher
District No. 2
ADV. %

To the Democratic Voters Of
Garrett County:
hereby announce my candi-
dacy for the office of Sheriff Of
Garrett County, Maryland.
| have been life long resident
of Garrett County, and for sixteen
years have worked in and around
the coal mines of our county. For
the last four years | have been
employed by the B. G. o. railroad.
l, Lee McRobie, do hereby
promise an honest and efficient
administration, if | am nominated
and later elected to the office.
Lee (DolD McRobie
Election District No. 10
J,, Ok
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27

| hereby announce my candidacy
as a member Of the Democratic
State Central Committee, subject
to the Democratic Primary cleo
ton. | am d taxpayer of Election
District No. and life long resi-
dent of the county. The support
of the Democratic voters will be
appreciated.
George d. Mccse
d,, Is
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27

To all Voters of Garrett County:
| hereby announce as a candl-
date for the office of County Com
missioner of Garrett County.
have lived in Election District
No. 10, in Garrett County all Of
my life. | have always been a Re
publican and | am now serving my
third year as one of the Trial
Magistrates of Garrett County.
If nominated and elected, | will
to the best of my ability serve all
the people of Garrett County alike.
J respectfully solicit your sup
port.
dwight A. Barrick
County Commissioner
District No. |
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27

Guatemala accused L. S. of
spreading alarmist reports about
the country and denied it had any
RuSsian-made arms.
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Supervisors Notice OF
Appointment Of Officers
Of Registration, Judges
And Clerks OF Election
Office of
The Board of Supervisors of Elcc-
tons for Garrett County,
Maryland.
Oakland, Md, May l, 1854.

Oakland, Md, May l, 1854
The Board of Supervisors of
Elections for Garrett County,
Maryland having selected the fol
lowing named persons to be Regis
tration Officers, Judges of Flee
ton and Clerks of Election in and
for the several Election Districts
and Election Precincts of said
County, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 1904 of Ar
ticle 80 of the Code of Public Cen
cral Laws of the State of Mary
land, hereby gives notice of the
name and postoffice address of
each person SO selected and also
the political party which the Board
OF Supervisors of Elections intends
each of said persons to represent.
respectively.
The law makes it the duty of
the Board to examine promptly in
to any complaints which may be
made to them in writing and re-
move all such appointees whom
upon inquiry they find to be unfit
or incapable to discharge the
duties incumbent upon them as
election officials
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE

To the Republican Voters:
am announcing my candidacy
for member Of the Republican State
Central Committee. subject to the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-27

To the Voters of Garrett County:
| am announcing my candidacy
for Member of the House of Dele
gates from Garrett County. / feel
that the eight years of experience
that have had from 1880 to 1898
as member of the House of Dele
gates should fully qualify me to
Maryland. | am engaged in general
farming and dairying. | own and
operate my own farms and special
ize in purebred Hereford cattle and
purebrcd sheep. If nominated and
elected | will represent all the peo-
pie of Garrett county.
Arthur G. Cullers
District No. s
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Harry c. Edwards
Adv. s..

TO the voters of Garrett County:
| am candidate for election to
the House Of Delegates on the Re-
publican ticket.
| have lived in Garrett County
all of my life, and feel ! know
the needs Of our people. Before |
would act on any legislation, |
would consider its effects on our
people as a whole.
If elected, | would 90 into office
with an open mind, and | have made
no promises of any kind to any
one person or groups. | am Presi-
dent of the Garrett County Turkey
Growers association, and a mem
Der of Farm Bureau.
| would cndeavor to serve our
people honestly and fairly, if
elected.
Kermit S. Glotfelty
District No. 6
J, 81
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! respectfully solicit your sup
port and influence.
Jesse j. Ashby
Oakland, Maryland
ADV. 81