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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25

kENNONSBURG ~ Mrs. VIM.
Lashley entertained with a
Stanley Products party, Thurs
day evening. Mrs. Marie Frame
was the demonstrator.
The ice cream social and cake
walk was we'll attended at the
grange hall Friday evening. The
third and fourth degrees will
be conferred on a class of can
didates, Thursday evening, Aug.
Is.
David Wyscarver is visiting
relatives in Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Thomp-
son and son and Mrs. James
Thompson and daughters, Shir-
ley and Mrs. Dean Phillips, of
Barnesville, were visiting Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Lashley, Friday.
David McVicker, of Burbank,
Calf, was visiting his grand
father, D. G.. McVicker last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Kefauver,
of Cuyahoga Falls, were weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. u. j.
Massie.
Mrs. U. J. Massie is visiting
here sister in Martins Ferry. The
latter underwent major surgery
there, Monday.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25

SdnLOu.
Mrs. Anna Shimp, of Derwent,
is i'll at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Hazel Bayly.
Mrs. Ruby Secrest and son,
John, spent Tuesday with Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Nicholson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Galen Ellison
have resumed their employment
at Ohio Fuel Gas and j. c. Penny
Co., Cambridge after spent a
weeks vacation at a cottage on
Seneca lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Pennell
and Ida Pennell, of Derwent, and
Mrs. Frances Secrest Of this
place, were callers in Coshocton
on Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Miley
and daughter, Betty visited
Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Miley and daughter,
Evelyn at Canton and viewed
the Sesquicentennial parade in
the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Johnson and
daughter, Jacqueline spent a few
days the past week with rela-
tives in Massillon.
Miss Audrey Miley, of Colum-
bus, has been visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Will
Jams.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
PLEASANT CITY NEWS

PLEASANT CITY - The
Daughters of the Cross Sunday
school of Methodist church were
entertained Friday evening for
their regular monthly meeting at
the home of Mrs. William Worth
ington, Sr.
Club Meets
Mr., and Mrs. Francis LaFol-
lette were hostesses at their
home on route 2, Sunday to a
three course chicken dinner in
honor of the thirty-fourth wed
ding anniversary of his parents,
Mr.. adm Mrs. Ira LaFollette.
Guests present were Mr.. and
Mrs. P. E. Tarleton and son,
Gene and daughter, Orvetta, of
Cumberland route, Mrs. Jennie
Watson honored guest and host
esseS.
Dinner Guests
Mr.. and Mrs. Tril Nicholson
had as Sunday evening dinner
guests Mr.. and Mrs. Rudy
Schuyler and sons, Marty,
Jimmy and Rudy, Jr., of Sharon,
Pa, and Mr.. and Mrs. Chester
Nicholson and son, Bruce and
daughter, Judy, of GAINESVILLE.
Mr.. Schuyler and Chester
Nicholson were oversee buddies
during World War II.
Personals
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry O'Morrow
are visiting at the home of Rev.
and Mrs. Joseph O'Morrow and
Echildren, of Columbus, while the
Rev. and his wife are on vaca-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Willis and
sons have returned home after
enjoying a weeks sightseeing
trip through New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Bayly and
son, Merlin were shoppers in
Cambridge, Monday. I
Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph Muir
ply and son, Jimmy and daugh-
ters, Rachael and Carolyn, of
Chaseville, Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford
Secrest and son, John Everett
visited Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Edison Murphy and daugh-
ter, Barbara at Carrollton.
; Mr.. and Mrs. William Strana-
than, of Chillicothe, spent sew
eral days the past week with
his brother, Harry and family.
Miss Barbara Oliver, of Co.
lumbus, visited over the week
end with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Victor Oliver and her sis
ter, Mrs. Francis Buckley and
family.
Rev. and Mrs. Paul Mustard
and son, Alan have as their
guest, his mother from Cleve-
land.
Mr.. H. D. Flanagan visited d
few days the past week with Mr..
and Mrs. Landon Johnson at
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
REAL ESTATE
TRANSFERS

Mary Kavalick, ct. al, to Anna
Rose, of Belle Valley, lot 1856.
Mary Misak, deceased to John
Misak, Sr., ct. al, of Belle Val
ley, lot 1856. Affidavit for trans
fer.
John Misik, Sr., to Anna Rose,
of Belle Valley, lot 86.
John Torhan, ct. al, by Sheriff
Donald Ccnaway to Clyde Har-
ris, of Belle Valley, lots So, So
and 54.
o. r. and Margaret Archer to
James and Mamie White, lot
377, Caldwell Improvement Com
mittee.
Cora Lowery to John L. and
Louella Belts, of Beaver town
ship, 30 acres.
L. A. and George Hesson to
William Hesson, of jefferson
township, l05 acres.
Wade and Nora l.. Longfellow
to Fred and Margaret Tilton. of
Olive township, LIT acres.
Ray Neuhart, ct. al, to Ruth
Neuhart, of Batesville, u acre.
Affidavit for transfer.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
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Carlisle Blue Jays
The Carlisle Blue Jays met at
the hefne of Mabel Hesson on
August D, 1885. The afternoon
was spent making plans for the
weinef roast which was held
that evening at Stafford road
side park. Games were enioved
by all. Refreshments were ser
we'd 10 the following: Rita and
Judy Gressel, Janice Mallett,
Judy Canter and Nancy Leasure.
Those who attended the vein
er roast are as follows: Herman
and Evelyn Gressel, Vieei Gres-
sci, jamie Leasure, frankie Gres-
sci, Lynn Ann Mallett, Clara
Mallett, Violet Canter, Edward
and Berniee Leasure, Bud NAL
lett, Bonnie Jean Leasare, Carol
Mallett, Jane Richeson, judy and
Rita Gressel, Janice Mallett.
Judy Canter, Nancy Ieasure.
Betsy Gressel and Mabel Hes
son. News reporter - Nancy
LeaSure.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
PROBATE COURT
NEWS

In the land sale of John Emmet
Mincks, Emmett Gerald Mincks,
guardian, versus Emmett Gerald
Mincks, ct. al, transcript of land
sale proceeding filed from Wash
ington county, Ohio.
In the will of Elijah Russell,
deceased, hearing had. Will ad-
mitted to probate and record.
In the estate of Charles Ogle,
deceased, requisition to disalIow
and reject claims filed.
In the estate Of Elijah Russell,
deceased. Application for letters
of administration with will
annexed filed. Waiver of admin
istration filed. Bond approved
and filed. Letters of administra-
ton VIVA. issued to Paul Wheel
er.
Will of Alma Norris filed.
In the land sale of Michael
Pyciak, Clair Murphy, admr.,
versus Michael Pyciak, ct. al
Petition to sell real estate to pay
debts filed. Waiver of summons
to consent to sell filed.
In the estate of Charles Ogle,
deceased, journal entry filed. Ali
papers in this case certified to
common pleas court.
Will of j. E. Smith, deceased,
filed. Application for probate OF
will filed. Waiver of notice and
consent to probate filed. Testi-
mony of witness taken and filed.
Will admitted to probate and
record.
In the estate of J. E. Smith,
deceased, application for letters
testamentary filed. No bond re-
quired by will Letters testamen-
tary issued to Rose Ann Smith.
In the guardianship of Janet
Krempasky. Application for ap-
pointment as guardian filed for
hearing August 2, 1855 at 1000
o'clock a. m.
In the guardianship of Cor
della Craven. First and final ac-
count of Everett Crum, gdn.
filed. Hearing October 10, 1866
at 1000 o'clock a. m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
YOUTH INJURED

Cecil Warmer, 10-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Warn
er, of Caldwell route, was treated
and dismissed recently at the
Thompson hospital in Caldwell
for q compound fracture of his
left arm, head injuries and
abrasions of the body. He was
injured when he accidentally
stepped on a power-take off shaft
on q tractor at his fathers farm.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
ENJOYING VISIT

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur c. Archer
of Pasadena, Calf, are enjoy
ing a two weeks visit in Noble
county with their many former
friends and relatives. This is
their first visit back in 20 years.
Mr.. Archer was the son of Cyrus
Archer, who left here IS years
ago to settle in Kansas.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
STORE AIR CONDITIONED

Air conditioning of Kegerreis
store on Cumberland street, has
been completed by the owners
with the installation of four-two
ton units being placed on the
north side of their new build
ing. This is the second business
place in Caldwell to be air con-
ditioned this month, including
that Of Schafer's restaurant on
North street, owned and operated
by Robert Robey.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
Ava TOpnotchers

At our last meeting there were
ten members present. They were:
Ruth Ann Phelps, Patricia Buck
ley, Sarah Buckley, Barbara
Stiers, Winona Brown, Dianne
Perkins, Sandy Lapp, Judy Ray
ner and Sandy Rayner. We talk
ed about meeting with another
club and helping in the All
stand. After the meeting we had
our judging and then refresh
ments. Our next meeting will be
August 29th. We will talk about
fixing our booth.
News reporter - Judy Rayner.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25

ing that Ohio was the hottest
state Of all.
Mrs. PARCEL (Carrie) is a sis
ter Of Mrs. Howard Lewis. We
hope the trip was beneficial.
Mr.. and Mrs Ellsworth Swain
Of Alliance, called on old friends
in Macksburg and Port BIinkey
on Saturday.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
Rich Valley Busy Boys

The Rich Valley Busy Boys
All club met at the home of
Gerald Elliott, Monday evening,
August Is with club advisor,
Charles Ramsey in charge. Ali
members were present. Projects
books were brought up to date.
We will have another meeting
August % at Edward Ogle's.
Plans were made for a weiner
roast and hay ride on Wednes-
day. News reporter - Marion
Delaney.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
SummerfieId HilIhiIlies

The Summerfield Hillbillies
met at the home of Bill Guliek
on Monday evening, August Is
with 6 members present.
The evening was spent discus
sing taking different projects to
the fair. After the meeting was
adjourned, refreshments were
served. News reporter - John
Warner.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
FIRE CALL

The local fire department was
called Wednesday night at ap-
proximately 1890 to exinguish
fire near the Hayes apartments
on the corner of Main and East
streets. 1t was reported that a
trash fire got out of control but
no property damage resulted
from the incident. The number
one and two trucks from the
local department attended the
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
ATHLETES FOOT GERM
HOW TO KILL IT.
In ONE HOUR

If not pleased, your 40c back. This
STRONG fungicide SLOUGHS OFF the
outer skin to expose buried germs. Kills
it on contact. Get greaseless, instant
drying T-4-L at any drug store. Today
at RALSTON'S REXALL STORE, CaId-
well, Ohio.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25
n MATERIALS FROM ALL The WORLD
COME TO MARIETTA!

MINERALS AND ORES from the four quarters of the
earth are transformed in huge electric furnaces at
EIECTRoNET into ferro-alloys
Ferro-alloys used for many different purposes
in steel making. Ferrochrome, made at Marietta
from ores mined in the South Pacific, Africa, and
Turkey is the important aloy-ingredent for stain
less steel . the same kind of stainless steel used
to make your kitchen knives and utensils. -
FerrosiEicon, made at Marietta with quartzie from
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-08-25

Ontario and Ohio, goes into many steels used for
bridges and buildings, for motors and transformers
FerromGnganeSe, produced at Marietta from man.
ganese ores found in India and the Gold Coast of
Africa gives strength and toughness to steel and
helps to remove Its impurities.
You may have often seen the great mounds of raw
materials at ELECTRoNrET. Carnered from all the
world this is the stuff of which good, efficient steels
are made for your convenience and for better living
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Papago Indian news., 1955-08-01
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Papago Indian news., 1955-08-01
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Papago Indian news., 1955-08-01

atlas means Quality.......
Batteries, Tires, Tubes
IF you have tried the rest,
now try the best.
AANMERT BROS. SERVICE
Sells. .rizona
Papago Indian news., 1955-08-01

TIE RRGQ voice. Yours is fine, We don't want to
Gritzner
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III: Mesa, Arizona
Evening star., 1955-01-23

Rob In u ssavfs bringing re-
lief from puiR Of arshriiis. rhsv-
moiism and chest colds In Just
30 soeondsl
Right before your eyes this new
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your skin! just massage new
Mentholatum Rub on the spot
that's sore. Feel its DEEP HEAT
start to work. See how quickly
you feel q warming glow. Soon
that arthritic, rheumatic pain
and tingle are gone!
Exira-Desp Psnssrotina Power
New Mentholatum Rub's for
mula includes the latest discov-
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Silitex MS a combination of
ingredients that offer extrd-deep
Evening star., 1955-01-23
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to swollen, burning feet. Get
new Mentholatum Rub today.
Evening star., 1955-01-23

HH0AE4 The us. De-
~ bG,fmenf Of Agriculture snr-
seyed q group Of Anerican womes
10 find Oaf WhGt tasks they liked
and disiiked most around the
h0aSe. What mas the RESULT
Most Liked task cooking.
Most -disliked - mending, IRON
ing and making over old clothes.
Mrs. Al. Sal Lake CITY
SLOW POKE =. Why does the
noon mkistie in East Hampton.
Conn, blow at 1915?
Because the volunteer fireman
in charge can't leave his own job
until noon. and it takes him Is
minutes to reach the whistle.
H., Fairvietc Park. Ohio
REDS -. What is the population
claimed by Red China in a recent
census?
COL. $50, 1000 almost one
fourth of the entire human race.
Mrs. NEG. VineIGnd. N. J.
HOOTW0RK =. OF the fre
US. cities icith q population of
Orer 1000. 900. ,Chich is safest for
the Pedestrian
New York.
Mrs. As. New York
P0NgTLE1S What school
supply is almost a rarity 10 Korean
students2
Pencils. There are only 10 PEN
ellis available for every 600 school.
Evening star., 1955-01-23
sRRcR BALKIN

children in South Korea. Stu
dents in a Denver school sent
them 5000 recently.
- Mrs. MI, KilgO7e. Texas
NEW COURSE. !. Coil Defense
is trying 10 train citizens in the art
of delivering babies. Why?
Not only would an A-bomb
create a shortage of doctors and
nurses. but it would probably
speed up births.
SIX. ScGrsd0ie. N. Y.
GADGET -. What e0iue has the
new Macy dog Tag?
It changes color and warns the
wearer when he has been exposed
to atomic radiation.
MYs.M.C.L.. Seat Pleasant, Md.
PROTECTION. Why did the
sfGtionmGster on .JapGn'S nOrfk-
ernmost main island Of Hokk0idO
=
ask tie Tokaehi- ShiboTo Railroad
line TO insure his life fOr $2.8O02
He has to walk past bear caves
on his way to work.
II. J.R., Babylon. N. Y.
''"''s''' " n H.,
NOTE: We win pay 81 for question
and answer used in this column. Ques-
tions are based on current news and
clipping Of news source must accompany
answer. Address: Tom Henry. THIS
WEEK. 40 Lexington Avenue. New
York IL. NY Unaccepted contributions
cannot be acknowledged W returned.
Evening star., 1955-01-23

For a head cold, simply spread
regular Mentholatum inside each
Evening star., 1955-05-19
3 Worships to Be Seen
On Armed Forces Day

Three naval vessels will be
open to the public during the
Armed Forces Day celebration.
to be held here Saturday and
Sunday.
The submarine Drum and the
destroyer Barton will be tied up
at the Naval Gun Factory. Wis
itors should use the gate at
Eleventh and o streets Sc.
Visitors are reminded parking
facilities inside the Naval Gun
Factory are limited. Also. be-
cause of defense restrictions. no
cameras will be permitted inside
the yard or aboard the vessels.
This restriction will not pre-
vail, however, at Boiling Air
Force Base, where cameras will
be welcome. Some 65 jet air.
craft, led by the F-100 Super
Sabre, will participate in f1y-bys.
and additional pictures will be
available on the ground and in
hangers which will contain 500,-
900 feet of exhibits.
Meanwhile, in Alexandria. the
minesweeper Cardinal will be
docked at the pier Of Franklin
street annex of the Gun Factory,
The visiting hours for all ships
will be 8 am. to II am. and l
pm. to S pm. Saturday and l
pm. to 5 pm. Sunday.
The Barton is commanded by
Comdr. Frederic H. White. a
native Washingtonian, and is
the flagship for the commander
of Destroyer Squadron 2.
Visitors to Boiling also will be
able to see a mock explosion OF
a baby atom bomb" active ex-
hibits of firing heavy shells by
Army Ordnance, chemical dem
onstrations by the Armys
Chemical Corps, psychological
warfare exhibits, the Marines in
action and examples of the Coast
Guard in its air rescue work.
The Thunderbird acrobats Will
streak through the air IN pre-
cision fight at more than 600
miles an hour at attitudes from
five to 10000 feet.
On display also, and in actual
action in many cases, will be
atomic cannon, giant tanks, re-
fueling activities in the air and
colorful retreats by men and
women troops.
Boiling authorities have ar
Evening star., 1955-05-19

the school Other student coun-
Gil officers who will assume ex-
ecutive positions include Jack
Linden. replacing Eugene Grit
flths, and Dolores Lewis. repac-
ing Mrs. Gladys Horn, both as
sistant principals; Elsie Denison,
replacing Miss Jean Mot1att,
head counselor for girls, and
Zona Gogel, who will teach the
music class in place of Miss Eva
Henderson.
Evening star., 1955-05-19
Anucostiu Students
Will Run School

Oficials of Anacostia High
School will turn the reins of the
school over to their students to-
morrow during the schools an
nual Student Day.
C. T. Montgomery, Student
Council president. will replace
John D. Koontz as principal Of
Evening star., 1955-05-19

ranged for ample free parking
facilities. Air Police will speed
the flow of traff1c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-11-17
Charge W. P. Lloyd
With Intent to Kill

A row over the removal of a per-
sons furniture from a home in the
Deep Creek Lake section of the
county caused the arrest on Satur-
day of Willard Pete Lloyd by
Sheriff Paul w. Fisher.
Lloyd was charged with assault
with intent to kill Elmer Miner,
Woodrow Bowman and Mark Up
hold. Lloyd is charged with firing
several shots in the direction of
the three when they attempted to
remove some furniture from the
Lloyd home which belonged to
Woodrow Bowman.
At a hearing Monday before Trial
Magistrate w. o. Bitter, Lloyd adj
mitted having ruckus with the
three other persons involved, and
he agreed to allow Mr. Bowman to
remove his belongings Magistrate
Bitter is Withholding sentence for
the time being.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-11-17

The Impending of thirty to fifty school bus stations in
recent weeks by crowd of high school students really
than just minor prank 1t is and out of vanda-
ism and to be amusing when realizes that many
bus pupils would have protection against the weather if
this condition continued.
This thoughtlessness the part of these young people
becomes outrageous when it is known that
of those who responsible for this members of the
football squad When doesn't learn real craftsmanship
while playing football basketball any kind Of sport the
real purpose behind the sports program is nued by such
have been used up in the daily practice sessions that the
dents would feel need of having take any added
vity especially the kind that leads to serious trouble
Those bus stations used by the very young well
the older students and should the weather have turned cold
suddenly there would be very real danger from rosbte
among these very young if there place to shelter
them while waiting for the bus to arrive.
Add to these the fact that each bus station
and that the county has investment of
$4,000 just in these bus stops alone and the action of these
boys becomes unnecessary and entirely of keep
ing.
1t gives sad feeling to know that the vandalism
confined just the who caught but that
several other groups involved We hope that all of them
realize the seriousness of their destruction will dsco
tnue their trips, and constructive things The
punishment making replace all stations no doubt will
have the desired effect
Each person involved should have feeling of shame in
having been participant which only change in attitude
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-11-17
Union Thanksgiving
Services Planned

Union Thanksgiving services
among the Protestant churches of
Oakland are being planned for next
Wednesday evening, November 90.
The services will be conducted in
st. Marks Lutheran church in Oak
land beginning at 7:30 o'clock.
Speaker for the occasion will be
Rev. Glenn Eagle, pastor of the
Church of the Nazarene. Rev.
Charles Carlson, pastor of the
church, will be the liturgist. The
choir will sing Natures Anthem
of Praise for a special number.
Rev Carlson said he would have
mimeOgraphed copies of an order
for a family worship service, which
he would distribute to those at
tending.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-11-17
Next Weeks Issue
To Be Published
On Wednesday

Next weeks issue of The Re-
publican will be published and
distributed Wednesday, NOvcm-
Der %, in order that members of
the staff may properly observe
Thanksgiving Day next Thurs
day, November %. The office
will remain closed all day on
Thanksgiving.
The publication will be one
day earlier than usual also so
that distribution will be made
within the town of Oakland and
sent to many other towns that
same afternoon which will mean
no change in the time that most
of our subscribers receive their
weekly digest of the local news.
Local correspondents and adj
vertisers are urged to send in
their material one day earlier
than usual and all others who
desire to have news items pub
lished are requested to do the
same, in order to insure publ
cation in the weeks issue.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-11-17
Rehearsals For
Faculty Play
Being Held Daily

Rehearsals for the Southern
High School faculty's Forthcoming
dramatic presentation of Might of
January 10Th" moved into high
gear this week.
The production, which is the first
of its kind by the local faculty, is
to be presented to the public at
500 p. M, December ?.
The plot centers around the
death of great financier, and ac-
ton takes place within a court
room. All the drama of a typical
courtroom is re-enacted in this
production.
The part of Karen Andre, who
is on trial for her life, will be
played by Miss Betty Kildow.
While the prosecuting attorney,
played by Kenneth Johns, makes
every effort to prove her guilty,
the defense attorney, Elmer Crone,
produces witnesses which would
seem to indicate otherwise.
A jury, selected from the audi
ence, will have to make the fateful
decision on the night of the trial.
The admission for the play will
be rs cents.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-11-17
Sudden Storm
Drops Five Inches
of Snow on County

A sudden snowfall, first of
any consequence Of the season,
dumped between four and five
inches upon Oakland and the coun-
ty area in matter of four hours
last Thursday afternoon and eve
ming. The storm disrupted com
municationS in some instances and
snarlcd up traffic.
The snow caught many motorists
without their snow tread tires and
consequently many had difficulty
in travelling up the hills
Snow was much heavier to the
east of the county with Cumber-
land having up to eight inches.
All of the snow melted the fol-
lowing day when the weather
moderated to great extent.
Weather continued warm and on
Monday morning there was sharp
thunder storm. Lightning knocked
a hole in the home OF Fred Trickett
in the ROsedale section and blew
out fuses in other nearby homes.
The bolt knocked out the tele-
vision and radio sets in the Trickett
home and also an electric clock.
1t turned foggy ana much colder
by evening and continued cool and
hazy on Tuesday.
The temperature took a sudden
drop following another thunder
storm yesterday ana the area was
experiencing below freezing wealth
er today.