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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
sLiSten Americans!
BY GEORGE s. BENSON
President Of Harding College

There isn't better illustration of the unsound financial
situation in which involved today than the table of
top salaries in America, published recently by weekly
magazine.
A vice president in charge of production for big manu-
featuring company is listed receiving $59000O for last
years work We need discuss this mans real worth to
the company, undoubtedly it is great But do need to
examine the fantastic aspects of this salary.
Just generation ago a szeabe manufacturing company
could have been established with $590000 Had its vcereS
dent been of unusual capabilities in American indus
try capable of expanding production increasing profits and
creating jobs he might have received $4,000
and earned it. He would have paid few thousand in
In comparison let's what happens to todays $590OO0
vice president
If the president has only himself and his wife and
his net income $575000 the federal takes in
$56820 of the first 5000 600 On the remaining $780,
amounts $341 $50 Thus from this man-workng for
saary-the government takes $498070 This represents
about IS federal income of every dollar
of income Indirect and other direct taxes hit what's
left do the and local taxes including state in
come tax, sales tax, etc
There is something draStically wrong with tax pro-
which takes 85 per of anybods salary income
There is something fundamentally wrong with the
system when company must out the fantastic
of $590000 give its production executive takehome
saary in keeping with his worth The company actually is
paying the executive about 600 month and the federal
$41500 month for the privilege of employing
him. The situation is ridiculous.
To restore sanity to the financial base of govern
ment and to safeguard the financial stability of whole
national economy broad program of governmental reform
needed Along with this organic reform must also
reform in the philosophy of taxation practiced
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
MARRIED

Mahaffey -SchrOck-Mr. and Mrs.
Page Cline Schrock, Sir, of Aurora,
W. Va, announce the marriage of
their daughter, Helen Catherine,
to Dave Leon Mahaffey, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mahaffey,
Of Loeb Lynn.
The wedding took place at six
thirty p. m, Saturday, June II, at
St. Paufs Lutheran church in
Aurora, with Rev George W. Weir
ick, pastor, officiating at the
double ring ceremony. Miss Lenora
Schrock, cousin Of the bride, played
the nuptial music.
The bride wore a ballerina length
gown of white nylon organdy,
fashioned with bouffant skirt,
Peter Pan collar and tiny rhine
stone buttons from neckline to
waist She wore white nylon tulle
hat trimmed with miniature rose
buds and carried an old fashioned
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
An Open Letter To The
Taxpayers Of Garrett County

On Monday, June 28, the Republican voters of
this County will, in oil probability nominate three
men who will serve County Commissioners for the
next four years.
The Office of County Commissioner is the
most important local office to be filled, and the i'm
portunce of selecting able and qualified men to
serve cannot be looked lightly
We have two who have served copoby and
efficiently who seeking reelection, namely, Mr.
Jonas W. Snes, and Mr. Stewart F. Stohl.
The business Of running this County is big bust
ness. That office is responsible for the proper and
efficient spending Of million and holt dollars
of the taxpayers money. 1t is position to be held
by On inexperienced person.
During the service in office of these two men
Gurrett County has advanced more than in any SINH
lar period in the history Of our County.
Let's look at their record of accomplishments.
The construction of two modern high
school buildings, with shops and gymnosiums, and
modern equipment
Repairs and renovation of existing school build
ings
Fullest cooperation and support in the construct
ton, equipping and in maintaining Garrett County
Memorial Hospital
Support of the Ruth EnIow Public Library.
Full cooperation with the State Roads Com
mission in the construction of State highways
In the past four years the County Commission
ers through the Roads Department, has constructed
276 miles of County roads. In addition to the
above the following bridges have been constructed
Youghiogheny River Bridge, the bridge at Lewis DAM
and FriendsviIIe to SeIbyspor
The above results have been accomplished with
out any increase in the tux-rute and but few
of the many important Improvements
The experience, knowledge and Familiarity with
the mony important problems of this office should
not be overlooked.
On June %, when you go to the polls, re-eect
these competent men, Jonas w. Snes and Stewart
F. StohI, us your County Commissioners.
7.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24

nosegay.
Her maid of honor, Miss Dolores
Wotring, Of Aurora, wore sky
blue nylon organdy gown Identical
to that of the bride. She also car
ried AN old fashioned nosegay
Mr.. Paul Harvey, of Loeb Lynn,
was Mn. Mahaffey's best man.
Following the ceremony re-
ception was held at the Schrock
home The brides table was cen
tered with four-tiered wedding
cake Miss Laura McGinnis and
Miss Alice McGinnis, of Silver
Spring, and Miss Alice Douglas,
Of Westernport, assisted at the re-
ception.
Mrs. Mahaffey was graduated
from Aurora High school in the
class of 1858. She is employed at
the Garrett County Memorial hos
pital in Oakland. Mr.. Mahaffey
was graduated from Southern High
school in the class of 1858. He is
employed at the Mason Glotfelty
garage in Oakland. They are now
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
Red k-Fairview


Church service at Fairview was
conducted by Rev. Edith Cosner
with 50 present.
The Women's Work meeting was
held Thursday at the home of Mrs.
S. B. Cooper with seven members
and two guests present. The next
meeting will be held at the home
of Mrs. Walter Cooper, July |.
Mrs Roy Wotring and daughter,
Rose Marie, are visiting friends
Marvin Gordon, of Washington,
d. c., spent the weekend with
Donnie" Nine.
Mr.. and Mrs. "Lemmie" Gordon,
of Washington, d. c., visited here
over the weekend
Mr.. and Mrs. William Beard and
daughter, Regina, visited here over
the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clint Heckelt, Ell
gin, Ill.,, spent a few days with the
William Bittinger family.
Elmer Clark, who is employed in
Virginia, is home for few days.
Elmer Cosner visited Howard
Cosner over the weekend.
Weekend guests of the S. B..
Cooper family were Charles Stultz
and Miss Vivian Judy, both York,
Pa.
Recent visitors of the Frank
Blambles were Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lard Feather, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Liller, Miss Fronia Blamble, and
Keith Gordon.
Z
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
Secret Mission
Delays Marriage

A secret mission Of the United
States Navy is delaying a Garrett
county marriage for a week.
The wedding of Miss Encie
Rhodes, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Rhodes, Swanton, to Kenneth
Ward Teets, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Teets, of Friendsville, was
scheduled for Monday, July 5. But
Teets, who is now serving with the
United States Navy, stationed at
Norfolk, had orders 70 be mem
Der Of some secret mission.
Arrangements are now made to
have the wedding on Sunday, July
II, at 3 o'clock, in the Ev. United
Brethren church in Swanton.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24

residing in the Spiker apartments
at 9th and Alder streets in Oak
land.
Paugh-Zimmerman- Miss Leila
Leesta Zimmerman, 10, daughter
of Mrs. Roy Zimmerman. of Mt.
Lake Park and the late M. Zim-
norman, became the bride Of Yves
ley Gordon Paugh, son of Mrs.
Pauline Paugh and the late IVES
ley Paugh, Sir, last Saturday eve
ming at the home Of the bride.
Mrs. Clyde Liller, sister Of the
bride, was matron Of honor, and
Mr.. LilIer served as best man.
The room was decorated with
cut flowers. Rev. H. O. Teaearden.
minister at the Haven of Rest
chapel, Oakland, performed the
ceremony.
Thirty-eight guests attendc .
buffet dinner served following the
ceremony. Among the guests We're
Mrs. Pauline Paugh, mother Of the
groom, Betty, Charles, Helen and
Naomi Jean Paugh, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde Liller and two children, Mr..
and Mrs. Irwin Liller and four
children, Mrs. Roy Zimmerman and
two children, Mr.. and Mrs. Dale
Shafer and children, Mr.. ana Mrs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24
TO TINE VOTERS
OF GARRETT COUNTY

AS you all know, am candidate for the office OF
County Commissioners Of Garrett County, County Com
missioner District Number One.
have Travelled many miles in our County and
talked with many people in the past two months, but
have found it impossible meet each personally,
and now must take this means OF telling you all some
of the things favor, and some | am against.
First let me say was brought up in a good Christi
home, and taught to respect the Christian way
of life do not drink whskey and have never tasted it.
AM OPPOSED TO THE LEG ALLIED SALE OF WITS
KEY IN GARRETT COUNTY.
am in favor of improving the back roads of
county well the highways, especially SCHOOL
BUS ROUTES and Mail routes formerly owned and
operated school bus in the county for six years and
know the conditions of many of the roads, and also
know the responsibility of the bus drivers with many
precious lives entrusted to their care.
too favor the best educational facilities for the
boys and girls of county. Give them the best
afford without working hardship upon the tax
payers of the county.
If there is any way possible am in favor of bring
ing industry into Garrett County. We all know too well
when children finish school they must leave the
county to find employment unless their parents own
farm or some kind of business We have many acres in
Garrett County State and Federal owned that could be
used for industry. We not collecting any taxes
this and therefore, would be in favor of eXemptng
the industry of taxes for five ten fifteen years. de-
pending the size of the plant and the number of en-
plOyees
am also in favor of Social Security for the county
employees However, this cannot be brought about by
the County Commissioners alone. This requires
of Legislature and | would recommend that bill be
presented, to bring the county employees under Social
Security.
am also in position to devote all my time to this
increasingly important office, if need be, and would
cooperate with the other officials Of the county to make
this still better county in which to live
TO the faithful observance Of the obligation of the
County Commissioners pledge my sacred word Of
honor
l sincerely solicit your confidence and support
Respectfully yours
Dwight A Barrick
liicalA Advertisement Author BY The Candidate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24

Burgess and family Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Harvey called
on the Laurence Harveys Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilhelm
and daughter visited the Claud
Wilhelms Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Buckley and
family spent Sunday woth Roy
Gibbs.
Mrs. May Arts, Mt. Lake Park,
called on the William Bittingers
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Cooper, Miss
Vivian Judy, Charles Stultz and
Boyd Cooper went to Blackwater
Falls for a picnic Sunday.
Wallace Henline and Frances
Bittinger were Sunday evening
guests at John Morelands.
Recent guests of the Childs' fam
lilies were Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Gnegy,
Troy Gnegy, Frances Friend, Aaron
Frantz, .Jr, Alice Knots, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Waugherman and
granddaughter, Pam" Mrs. Pearl
Strawser and sons, Junior and
Ronald Mr.. and Mrs. William
Beard and daughter, Eddy and
Cheryl Harvey.
Mrs. Rosetta Harvey spent Sun
day evening with the Lee Richie
family.
Mrs. Frank Childs, Mrs. James
Childs, Shirley Childs, Mrs. Roy
Wotring, and Rose Marie Wotring
visited Mrs Rose Wilson, Mrs. Isa-
bell Alternately and Mrs. Ernie Gull
lers, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Cooper and
sons, Mr.. and Mrs. William Beard
and daughter, Mrs. Roy Wotring
The United States issued more
than 400 200 paccnorte laet 1-aar
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24

Harvey Sweitzer and children,
Mrs. H. o. Teagarden, and Mrs.
Hattie Sewers, grandmother of the
bride.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24

Britons would rather buy food
than clothes, a recent research
study Indicated
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-06-24

The United States issued more
than 100000 passports last year
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11
OFFICERS ELECTED FOR LITTLE LEAGUE

In response to an appeal made through letters to parents larger representation of parents and adults interested in the Palmer Little League turned out for the general meeting called on Febru- ary 1.
 Through the efforts of Dr. C. C. Bailey and Mrs. Sam Wolcott, all parents of boys of Little League age were contacted by letter and invited to attend the meeting. The letter explained the important role parents must play in the pro- gram to insure the continuance of the local League.
 Bill Fogg, first president of the Palmer Little League, was re- elected to that office. Serving with him for the oncoming season will be Virgil Eckert vice-presi- dent, and Mrs. William Kucera, secretary-treasurer.
 Committees appointed include Tiny Wade, Jack Land, and Jack Larson, who will be in charge of field repairs; Keith Walker, Cur ley Doyle, and Mrs: Clay Prew- itt, finance; Lawrence McNarry, R. Boyd, V. Wilkenson, and Nor man Rousey, coaches; Jack Lar son, H. P. Gazaway, Joe Curtis, and Spud Overton, assistant coaches; and Claude Want, um- pire.
 Board members will hold a meeting Monday evening. Febru- ary Is. al the Matanuska Hotel.
 The next general meeting for adults will be held Monday eve- hing, March 1 at Moose Hall. All parents and others interested in Little League program are urged to make plans to attend the March meeting.
 President Fogg said this week there are still approximately 35 boys who have not yet turned ir their uniforms from last years season. These boys are urged tc turn them in at once at the Ma. tanuska Hotel.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11
Sporfsllien Elect
 Board of Directors

Members of the Matanuska Valley Sportsmen organization elected a new board of directors at their annual meeting held in the Sportsmen quarters Wednes- day night. Elected to the board were the following: Bruce Gra- ham, Al Dickow, Maud Hosler, John Bush, Leo Lucas, Murray Athearn, and Ben Hudgins. At a later meeting officers of the or ganization will be elected by board members from this list.
 During the business meeting 1t was announced that at the March 3 meeting a set of Alaska design steak knives will be awarded. Tickets are on sale and may be purchased from any sportsman. Outgoing officers are: Ken Westenbarger, president; Glen Woods, vice-president; Bruce Gra- ham, secretary-treasurer, and John Bush, Al Dickow and Maud Hosler, board members.
 Following the business meeting two films were shown and re- treatments were served. Dr. and Mrs. Foster Sims were in charge of the refreshments and served hot bowls of chili.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11
! NOTES FROM YOUR ] EXTENSION SERVICE
85 ATTEND TALK ON ECUADOR
By Richard Blue

Approximately 85 valley resi- dents turned out to hear Roger Woods report on his trip to Ecua- dor. Woods illustrated his report with an excellent series of color ed slides. ......
 This South American country has many contrasting features, Woods pointed out. The climate varies from tropical jungle near the coast, to the cool highlands of the Andes where agriculture is pushed to the 12,000-foot level. There is no class or group of farmers comparable to those in the States. There are large plan tations and ranchs and the very small plots worked by the Ma tive and Indian people, he said. Generally the small farmer spends several days working for the big rancher and some of his own land.
 In addition to his slides, Woods also had a collection of native made items which were shown to the group.
 The meeting was sponsored by members of the Homemakers Council who, following the meet ing, served cookies and coffee. 1 New Publication
 Spring is not too far away, at least not for the seed catalog fans.
 The Extension Service has sev- eral new leaflets and circulars which can help the gardeners of to an early start. Vegetable Var ieties for Alaska 1954," is cir cular listing adapted varieties which have grown well in Alas ka. Circular 513, Fertilizers fol Alaska 1954-55" helps answer questions on fertilizers. The mis cellaneous Extension Leaflet o. January 1854 deals with the prob lem of supplying nitrogen ane phosphate to Alaskan gardens.
 If you are interested in grow ing and moving grass around tht house there is another leaflet Making a Lawn, which outline the various steps and work need ed to produce and maintain al attractive lawn.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11
YOUTH FOR CHRIST PLAN SECOND FILM

The Palmer Youth for Christ organization is showing the sec ond in a series of films on the life of St. Paul this Saturday eve ming, February 13 at the Church of God auditorium, beginning at 8 pm.
 Last month the "Martyrdom at Stephan" was shown. This month The Conversion of Paul" will be shown. All Valley youths are in- vited to attend.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11

Coastwise Line announced in San Francisco the addition of the SS James Lick to the Coastwise- Alaska service. This will provide four vessels on that trade route and permit a consistent regular sailing every 12 days from the entire U. s. Pacific Coast range to Alaska. The increased sailings during the winter months should facilitate inventory planning by Alaska merchants officials stated.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11
RIFLE CLUB DROP
 TWO, TAKE ONE IN POSTAL MATCH

In the fourth of an eight-match series, shooters of the Matanuska Valley Sportsmen rifle club No. 1 and 2 teams lost to the Salt Lake shooters but Palmer's No. team Cor women and juniors) held up their good shooting to continue to win in this series of matches.
 SALT LAKE HIGH FIVE (Won Host 3 total score: 1458. PALMER HIGH FIVE Won 3-lost 1 Westenbarger, 295; Athearn 289; Harris, 288; Lee, 286, and White, 286. Total: 1444
 SALT LAKE SECOND FIVE (Won 1-lost 3 total score: 1420. PALMER SECOND FIVE (Won 3-lost D Richie, 286; Fleming, 284; Contini, 284; Dodge, 282, and Dickow, 282. Total 1418. PAL MFR WOMEN & JUNIORS (Won 4-lost O w. Woods, 286; Burton. 1884; Miller, 283; Niemann, 281, and N. Richie, 276. Total 1410 SALT LAKE THIRD HIGH (Won O-lost A total score: 1345.
 Model husbands often turn out
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11
NO SECOND JUDGE
 FOR THIRD DIVISION

Hope for a second federal judge for the Third Division was killed last week when congressional ac- ton was completed on the om- nibus judgeship bill creating a number of permanent and tenn porary judgeships throughout the country, according to word receiv- ed from Del. Bartlett this week.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11
Local Rihenfen
 Shooting in Three Separate Leagues

Members of the Matanuska Valley Sportsmen Rifle Club this year are entered in three League shoots and separate postal match. They are shooting in the nlowa, Inland Empire, and the Utah State Intermountain leagues. Their postal match is with the Salt Lake City Small Arms Club of Utah.
 The standings of the teams in each league shoot are as follows:
 ILLOWA: No. 1 team, 1st place; No. 2 in 7th; No. 3 in 18th; No. 1 in 18th; No. 5 in 27th; and No. 6 is in 37th place The Palmer shooters are competing against Al clubs in this league.
 INLAND EMPIRE: No. team, won 3-lost 1; No. 2 team, won 3-lost 5; and No. 3 team, won g. lost 0. Some weeks each team competes against two teams with their same scores counting. This explains why the No. team has shot only four matches com- pared to the No. 3 team who have shot eight.
 UTAH STATE INTERMOUN- TAIN; No. 1 team, won 3 - lost 0; No. 2 team, won 3 - lost 0; No. 3, won - lost 1.
 SALT LAKE CITY SMALL ARMS CLUB: No. l team won 3 lost 1; No. 2 team won 3-lost l, and No. 3 won 4-lost 0.
 Firing in the Utah State Inter- mountain Postal Match for the second match, the Matanuska Val ley team No. 1 came out on top with 1463 for high score against the Salt Lake, Utah No. team In this match the outstanding score was made by the local clubs Junior shooter, Warren (Buddy) Woods. Buddy shot JOG prone, 99 sitting, and 96 offhand for a total of 294. Buddy just started shooting this past fall but the way he is shooting mem bers say it won't be long before he will outshoot his brother Noel.
 Quoting Don Thurgood, secre tary of this Outside League shoot ing: "You know, I think the Alas ka Club must be showed in ane they are shooting their way out Yes sir! They are on top witl their score of 1463. Nice goinl folks, wish we could all com' up and take a few lessons"
 The following scores were sho by the Palmer shooters in the lat est Utah Intermountain match Palmer High Five: (Clas AA) Woods, 294; Dodge, 293 Westenbarger, 292; Athearn, 2e2 and Harris 292, for a total o 1463. Salt Lakes high five go 1432.Palmer Second High Five (Class 8 Contini, 289; Richie, 289 Fleming, 288; Dickow, 298, ant Bellringer, 285, for total of 143 which bettered the Centerville Utah, total of 1897 and the Ruth Nevada total of All. Palme Third High Five: (Class C L. Woods, 283; White, 283; Lee 282; Miller, 281, and Niemanr PSI for 1410 total, topping tn Alton, Wyoming score of 1400 an the Midwest Wyoming total c 1400.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11

The Boy Scouts of America has local councils in Japan and Ger many to serve sons of American personnel stationed there.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11

ENSLAVE THEMSELVES
 Men used to make slaves of one another-today it's installment buying that does it.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11

Today's work that is put off until tomorrow probably got the same treatment yesterday.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11

More than 100000 volunteer leaders in Scouting took training courses during 1853.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-11

Model husbands often turn out to be non-working models.
Milford chronicle., 1954-07-23
Name Committeeman
In Kent County


Francis E. Thomas Of Marydel
Is the newly appointed member of
the Kent County Farmers Home
Administration committee, w. Fred
Richards, the ageney's County SUI
perVisor announced this week. The
appointment became effective july
1, 1854 Mr. Thomas is engaged in
general farming near Marydel.
The other two members of the g.
member committee are Clarence +.
Jester of Milford, who operates a
general farm, and Harvey P. Fifer,
fruit and vegetable grower, near
Rising Sun.
Each member is named for a g.
year term, and one appointment ex-
pires each year No member COM
pleting a 3-year term can succeed
himself.
Every agricultural county in the
country has such a committee to
help the Farmers Home Admins
tration County Supervisor adapt
the agency's loan policies to local
conditions including farm credit
needs.
The Farmers Home, Administra.
ton makes loans tO family-typs
farm operators to bug, improve, OF
operate efficient farms. or to con.
struct or repair farm water facili.
ties needed for profitable opera.
ton. However, the agency does not
make loans Of any type to any ap-
plicant whose needs can be handled
by other credit sources.
Before any money can be borrow.
ed through the agency. an appli,
cant must have the approval of the
county committee. In the case of Z
farm ownership loan, the farm t
be purchased, enlarged, or improv
ed must also be approved by tn,
committee, the county supervisor
explained.