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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-14

TIME phone rang at seven O'Clock Sunday
Il morning Tom reached for it accu-
rately without opening his eyes. Eyes"
DR. Walters?' 1t was Judd Spears, the
resident in surgery. I'm sorry to bother
you, but we've got an emergency appendix.
DR.. Segar sent him in last night and we
hoped to avoid surgery until DR.. Segar got
over this flu thing. But as of fifteen min
utes ago the white count is up to eighteen
thousand -"
Tom whistled. ''Segar laid too low to
operate?''
His wife says he can't even lift his head
off the pillow this morning. And DR..
Crowell went fishing at four am"
''Okay," Tom said. Prepare the patient.
I'll be there in twenty minutes" He hung
up and sat on the edge of the bed yawning,
a tanned, rangy man of forty.
Jeanne turned in the other bed and
blinked at him.
He blinked back. my day off, he said
sourly.
She leaned over and patted his knee.
''Never mind, my darling" she said. ''Your
reward will come"
Gee, thanks" He grinned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-14

everyone here knew something he did not.
Without knowing exactly why, except as a
subconscious quest, he went to the call
board where the operating schedule was
posted. And there the words leaped at him:
Immediately. James Gray DIR. Walters.
Jim Gray. The university student who
had driven the car the night Cissie was
killed, almost year ago. The boy who
had really killed Cissie.
TONS stomach felt cold and granny, his
ears rang. He stood outraged. Do they
think I'm going 10 have anything 10 do with
this - this young monster? That I'm going
TO salvage him? They'll have TO find some
body else.
He was being wholly unreasoning and he
knew it, and he knew that common sense
would return, because there was no one
else and the boy had to be salvaged. But
just for the moment there was a Joy in
releasing his bitterness, and letting others
see it. He turned. facing them - Judd
Spears, DR.. Sammons, Miss Libby, the
scrub nurse. Four pairs Of eyes above four
masks, in weird silence.
Young Judd broke it. Believe me-" he
said, his lips pushing the mask in and out,
81 would have done the operation myself,
if could have"
Tom said, Docs =" he rebelled against
speaking the name - ''he know it's me?'
YES Judd said. I'VE had to tell him.
There wasn't anybody else to tell. .. His
family lives way up in Maine. They won't
get here until tonight"
Tom walked into the operating room,
holding his gloved hands before him, and
looked down at the face, with its closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-14

HUMAN INTEREST stories have always Intrigued Beffy
Kjegaard who says her HHbeepahy energetic family pro-
ides her best Inspirations. She also finds the small town in
Peypaaia where she lives perfect background for fiction.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-12-15

There is lot of talk these days about the fiVeyear pro-
gram for schools. how provide good schools enough
school plenty of teachers and adequate pay for these
teachers.
Two things feel top need in school instruction.
American citizenship vay important the strength and
security of our nation that is something that has been
recognized in local schools with recently
that in American history would be added to the
rcuum next year
1t the duty of the schools to teach Americanism in
every possible To do this they must strive to ncucate
the story America its founding its struggles, its trumphs
and defeats 1t give these pupils solid foundation
love for their country appreciation Of what it is, how it
built what has done and doing for the world They
should taught that they be givers well takers
The second important item is that the schools must
build sody the rock of the Bible 1t is much the duty
the school teacher ns the solid truths of Holy Writ
to teach the natural laws of the universe This is say
ing any ectarian religion should be taught The funda
mental idea of God the Creator and Supreme Ruler of the
universe together with the laws laid down in the Ten Com
and the Golden Rule should be tressedbecause
this nation was founded the Rock of God.
Statements this effect made recently by the ed-
tor of newspaper in Lansdae Pa. and by Dr. George s.
Benson director of the National Education program.
Now, always good teachers make good schools. We
demand good schools People always have shown a willing
pay good schools They aroused today
before the school question. And when American people
become aroused question they solve it.
We need those classrOoms, those teachers, better sal
aries in addition need the two fundamentals listed
above, for well rounded program.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-12-15
Given Six Months
Sentence In House

Mark Stanley Upole was SEN
fenced to serve six months in the
House of Correction when he was
found guilty of driving an automo-
bile while under the influence of
liquor at a hearing before Trial
Magistrate w. O. Bitter on Monday
Upolc was placed under arrest
following an automobile accident
last week in which three persons
we're hospitalized.
On a charge of passing an auto
mobile near the brow of hill UpolC
pleaded guilty and was fined $25
and costs. The fine was suspended
Fined on Three Charges
At a hearing Monday also Marvin
Clay Snyder was guilty on three
charges. He pleaded not guilty OF
charge of driving at speed
greater than reasonable and proper
on the Glendale road but was
found guilty and was fined $11 and
costs. On two other charges he
pleaded guilty For operating with
out a license he was fined $40 and
costs and for displaying plates is
sued to another vehicle he was
fined $40 and costs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-12-15
Analysis of School
Budget Is Studied

A thorough analysis of the an
nual budget to be submitted to the
County Commissioners for their
approval next week, was the main
item of business at the regular
meeting of the Board Of Education
on Tuesday. The Board is seeking
an amount in excess of 100000
from the County funds. Added to
funds from state sources, the total
budget of the School Board will be
over a million dollars.
According to provisions of the
Green report, bill was passed by
the Legislature several years ago
which makes it mandatory to in
crease the minimum levy for
schools from IS cents to IS cents,
effective July, 1855. This levy of
IS cents is now mandatory mini
mum in order for counties to share
in state equalization. Garrett coun-
ty shares heavily in state funds
for the support of its schools.
The 75-cent levy for current eX-
penses covers eight items, it was
pointed out by Willard L. Hawkins,
county superintendent of schools.
/. Costs of administration, in
GLIDING office expenses, board
members expenses, supcrintcnd-
ent's salary and travelling eXpcn-
ses.
2. Institutional services, includ-
ing teachers salaries, instruction.
al materials, books, art supplies,
maps, etc.
5. Operation of school plant, in
GLIDING janitors' wages, fuel,
water, light, supplies.
4. Maintenance, including sal
airy Of maintenance supervisor and
two full-time employees. repair and
Continued On Page Six
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-12-15
Snow Falls Four
Days During Week

A snoWstorm lasting four days
descended upon Garrett county
this week. but the snowfall was not
continuous enough to cause any
serious trouble. During the four
days possibly four or five inches OF
snow fell, and while this was
whipped about by high winds at
various times, the wind did not
remain constant, and drifts were
easily pushed aside to keep all
roads open.
Snow began falling on Friday
with freezing temperatures plung-
ing the thermometer to II above
zero on Saturday morning. Snow
continued to fly throughout the
day and continued intcrmittently
on Sunday and Monday.
Skies cleared on Monday night
and an even zero was recorded on
Tuesday morning. The weather
moderated considerably on Tues
day and the sun melted most of the
snow on the main highways.
A new snow storm began about
seven o'clock this morning and
weather observers predicted a
rough weekend.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-12-15
608 Bucks Slain
In 6-Day Season
New Record Established Ii
County Topping Previous
Mark Of 5o2

A new record on the deer kill in
Garrett county was made this year
along with new records being es-
tablshed by Allegany and Wash
ington counties, making it the most
successful season in history.
A total of 1888 bucks were slain
in the three counties and that fig
ure is only 287 less than the state
record of 1920
Garrett county, as usual. topped
the state this year with sos kills.
This topped by 16 the previous
high of 592, made in 1852 Washing
ton county's total was 235 while Al
legany county had 400 kills This
topped the previous high by 2O9.
Garrett county's totals for the six
days were 1873, 10, SO, 81, 26, "a.
Garrett county was entirely free
of rain during the six-day session
and there was tracking snow on the
final day The first three days were
comparatively clear and cold.
Second Accident Occurs
A second hunting accident was
reported on Friday which was not
considered serious. Franklin Paugh
about 20, of VindeX, was accident
ally shot by Robert Whitaker, near
the Dorsey Knox property.
The two were hunting together
when a deer bounded out of the
brush. Paul Fisher, sheriff, who in
vcstigated, said that Whitaker had
obtained the wrong kind of shot
by mistake and and when he fired
at the deer he discovered that the
bullet contained bird shot instead
of pumpkin ball. The shot spread
and several pellets hit Paugh in
the face
He was treated at the Garrett
County Memorial hospital in Oak
land.
Thursday, Oakland-Harold Ham
mann, Damascus, BIAS. Harrington
j. f. woodward, Cumberland. s
119, Backbone; Temue! A. Skipper
Oakland, 4, 1O3, Swallow Falls
James Smith, Jr., Baltimore, 8, 118
Table Rock; Charles S. Jacquette
Jr., Rock Hall, 5, 119, Underwood;
Arthur L. Weaver, Gainesville, g.
III, Mt Nebo.
Thursday, SWanton-Frank Mat
Continued ON Page Seven
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-12-15
Polio Vaccine Now
In Limited Supply

Dr.. Arthur Jones, county health
officer, stated yesterday that he
has a limited supply of polio vac
time that will be given to children
from ages one year to eleven, at
the health center.
He also noted that local physi-
clans had an adequate supply and
that they were administering the
vaccine at nominal cost. Those I'M
able to receive this vaccine through
their family physician may get it
at the health centers. The vaccine
will be administered at Oakland
Tuesday, 10 a. m. to II noon; at
Friendsvile, Monday, l to 3 p. M;
Grantsville, Tuesday, to p. m;
and Kitzmiller, Thursday, l to
p. m.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-12-15
Pickets Halt Truck
Going To Bridge Job

Six Maryland State Police were
dispatched to Bloomington yestcr-
day when a labor dispute developed
at the Bloomington bridge project
The police were instructed to keep
traffic moving.
The dispute developed when APP
proXimatcly 30 men from the
Bloomington area blocked the high
way and refused to allow five
cement trucks past to get to the
lob. At noon the men agreed to al
low the trucks to pass and schcd-
ulcd a meeting for today. Several
union representatives were on the
scene
The men we're reported TO be
protesting the Cast Construction
Company of Mount Airy, general
contractors on the job, for hiring
men from outside the area. The
men had made applications for jobs
with the company and felt they
should have been given priority on
the work.
Charles l.. Briner, manager oil
the Employment Security office i'll
Oakland said yesterday that he
had contacted officers of the Con
struction company in regard to To-
cal persons being employed on the
lob. The contract contained a
clause which said that local labor
would be used as much as possible.
Briner said when he went to the
location yesterday there were auto
mobiles there with Virginia and
North Carolina license plates.
A representative of the company
with Brincr in his Oak
land office yesterday afternoon, but
Briner said he had received no
orders to furnish any men for the
job.
The job under construction is the
overhead bridge over the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad tracks, to elimi-
nate the Bloomington crossing.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-12-15
Files For Senate Sect

George p Mahoney, Maryland
Democratic party's 1852 nominee
for the United States Senate, an
nounced Saturday that he is a
candidate for the Senate nomina-
ton in 1856.
Mahoncy was defeated in 1852
by Senator J. Glenn Bcall He will
have as his opponent in 1856, if he
wins the primary election, either
John Marshall Butler, present u.
S. Senator, who will be a candidate
for reelection, or d, John Marley
who also has filed on the Republi
can ticket for that office
Indications are that Mayor
D'Alesandro, of Baltimore, also
will be a Democratic candidate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-12-15
City Grants Right
of Way to Potomac
Edison Company

At the regular meeting of the
Mayor and Town Council of Oak
land on Monday night the body
granted right of way to the Po-
tomac Edison company for cree
ton of a power line over the city
property at the west edge of town,
located north of the Golf Course.
The company offered SITS for
crossing the property and $40 for
each pole that would be erected.
The company also agreed to clear
the right of way and pile all brush.
The Potomac Edison company is
preparing to erect a high tension
line carrying $4,000 volts. which
would carry that amount of cleo
trIcity from the power station at
Albright, w. Va. to Cumberland,
Other routine business was con-
Quoted at Monday nights meeting,
Sunday movie tax was reported at
$685. 90 A permit was granted to the
American Oil company to place
an underground storage tank on
the c n Murphy property, at San
ders Motor Freight, of 1000 gal
Ions capacity.
Collections for the month totaled
81 943.67, with $69S.48 from water,
~ % from taxes and S360410
from miscellaneous. In the latter
account were two outstanding fig
ures, S2,356.89 from gasoline tax,
and $75983 from parking meters
Expenditures amounted to S.
45602, leaving balance in the
treasury of S5,11801 Among the
expenditures was an item of 81
1873 for supplies for the water
department.
There was some discussion on
the adoption of a merit system for
the city employees but no action was
taken.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-12-15
Special Christmas
Services Planned
By Methodist Group

St. Paul's Methodist church in
Oakland is planning special Christ
mas services for Sunday Deem
Der IS.
The departments of the Sunday
School with exception of the Be
ginnerS, will meet in the assembly
hall at $50 for a special program.
Two film strips will be shown,
How We Got Our Christmas
Carols" and Christmas in Many
Lands" Mrs. Kitty Wainer King
will sing and there will be caroling
by the entire group The annual
Christmas treat will be given at the
close.
f. Ray Jones, superintendent, is
in charge of the program. The be-
ginners will have their program in
their department in the new addi-
ton. under direction of Mrs. Paul
B. Naylor, superintendent.
Candlelight Service
The annual Christmas candlelight
service will be held Sunday eve
ming at 7:30 The service of wor-
ship will be led by Rev w. S. Pat
terson, pastor, and the three
choirs. senior, youth and junior,
will present an evening of Christ
mas music Among the numbers
will be Fanfare for Christmas
Day" by Shaw; Lightly Lightly,
Bells Are Pealing," MoraVian
folk song; "Christmas Canticle," by
Sateren; Sing Noel" by Caldwell;
"Hallclujah," by Mozart, with Mrs.
Jay L. Bell singing the obligato;
20 Holy Night" by Frank Lee De-
Witt. There will be Christmas
music on the organ and chimes by
Julius B. Littman. The choirs are
under direction of Mrs Frederick
A. Thayer.
The service will close with the
lighting of the candles with
the congregation singing Silent
Night" The congregation will leave
the church with candles burning
The public is invited.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-12-15
New Pastor Named

The Rev. Harry Droutz will be-
come the pastor of St Johns Lu-
theran church, Missouri Synod, at
Cove, on Sunday, December Is.
The installation ceremony will
be performed by the Rev. c. F.
Dauphin, pastor of Zion Lutheran
church at Accident, by authorize
ton of DIR. Matte, of Pittsburgh,
Pa, the president of the Eastern
District of the Lutheran church,
Missouri Synod.
The installation service will be
held in ST Johns church, Cove, at
q o'clock p. M, on that date,
Pastor Droutz is graduate of
Concordia College, Fort Wayne,
Ind, and Concordia Seminary, st.
Louis, Mo. He was pastor in Onawa,
Iowa. the past eight years. He will
also serve Trinity Church in Glen
Savage, Pa. He is a native of
Greensburg, Pa.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-12-15
Ross Grove Family Is Regional
Winner I'm Better Living Project
Award Announced At Re-
gionul Dinner in Morgan
town Lost Fridcy

Mr. and Mrs Ross Grove, Oak
land, young Garrett county dairy
family, we're named regional cham
pion farm family in the Farming
for Better Living Roundup of
1855 for Garrett County, Maryland:
Preston, Monongalia, Marion and
Tucker Counties, West Virginia,
last Friday in the Hotel Morgan,
Morgantown, w Va.
Host to county winners, county
Farming for Better Living council
members. and members of the press
from the five counties. was the ag-
ricultural committee of the Nor
gantown Chamber of Commerce.
President Don B. Potter, Monon-
gahela Power Company. Fairmont,
the feature speaker, emphasized
the Importance Of the interdepend-
ence of agriculture and industry
in the area He praised farmers
for participating in the Farming
for Better Living program and
business men for supporting it dur
ing the past sixteen years. This
regional meeting is the first of four
that will be held to cover the rs
counties in the Farming for Better
Living program. Oilers will be in
Elkins. Clarksburg and ParkerSburg
A certificate and a $50 bond was
presented to the new regional win
ners by j. w. Ruby president of
the MorgantoWn Chamber Of Com
merce and president Of a local
brass goods and plumbing manu-
featuring plant.
Garrett County Farming for Bet
ter Living Council Chairman B.
Becson Snyder. Oakland. received
a certificate and a SIS cash award
from Dean Harry r. Varney, of the
West Virginia University College
of Agriculture for having 100 per-
cent completion from all of the 70
farm families enrolled in the Gar
rett County Farming for Better Liv-
ing contest this year. The money is
to be used by the All club program
in the county
Special music was presented by
four West Virginia University CO.
eds singing as The Harmonettes.
They were Anne McMunn, Mary
Jane Powell, Ann Valley and Nancy
McNary. f. c. Arkwright president
of the Morgantown Community AS
ISOLATION, presided
The following 1855 county win
ners were presented by l.. Bush
Swisher, regional Farming for Bet,
ter Living director: Mr.. and Mrs
William H. Wildescn. Gormania
Garrett County; Nh and Mrs. Wen
dell Eisentrout HazcIton, Preston
County: Mr. and Mrs. Fred H.
Jones, Monongalia County; Mr.. and
Continued On Page Six
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-12-15
Mt. Top Chamber
Completes Plans
For Annual Treat

The Mt Top Chamber Of Com
mercc made last minute prepare
tiOns this week to give out $500
Christmas treats to the children of
the community twelve years of age
and under.
Expense of the treat is being
borne by individuals, organizations
and business places who have con-
tributed over $500 for the event.
The treat is scheduled to be
given away Saturday afternoon,
starting at l o'clock, Santa Claus
will be on hand to assist in the dis
tribution which will take place at
the corner of Second and Liberty
streets, on the Episcopal church
lawn.
Charles l.. Briner, secretary to
the c of c, announced that the
Junior band of Southern High
school would be on hand to play
prior to the distribution, and that
the National Guard, Boy Scouts
and city policemen would be on
hand to assist. Three lines will be
formed as in previous years to make
the handling of the youngsters
easier.
Brincr said tape recording
would be made of the band selcc-
tions and also some of the CONVEX
sations between Santa Claus and
the children, and the recording
would be repeated over radio sta
ton WKYR during one of its pro-
grams.
Additional contributors for the
Christmas treat: Paul w. Fisher,
c. and P. Telephone operators, The
Republican, Mrs. Phillip Whitaker,
Stanley P. Smith, Richard Davis,
Lions club, The Music Shop, Oak
land Hardware, Eastern Star, Oak
land Taxi, Youthland, Gondcr's
Cut Rate, Fred E. Beachy Lumber,
Western Associate Associate, Gee
Dee Tavern, Moose lodge, Ralph
Pritts garage, DR.. B. F. SeIby, S.
r. Pagenhardt, Whites garage,
Jims Place, DR. Thomas F. Lusby,
DR.. E. |. Baumgartner Gender In
surance, Leighton Funeral Home,
Pythian Sisters, Business and Pro-
fessional Women's club, Oakland
Equipment, Trcacy's, Knights of
Columbus, NuWay Laundry, Stuart
f. Hamil, ST., Stuart f. Hamill,
Jr., Wards Restaurant, Quality
Lunch, Carrol's Sport Shop, R. O.
Winters and Sons, Garrett Nation
al Bank.
Briner reported the total receipts
had topped 5000.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-12-15
Official Opening
Set for Laboratory

The Oakland branch of the Live
Stock Sanitary Service laboratory
will have its official opening on
Tuesday, December 20, at 1870 o.
clock, it has been announced by
DR. f. d. Custer, acting supervisor
Dr. \. L. Brueckner. state veteri-
marian, and DR.. Leo Poelma, chief
of laboratories, will be present
The laboratory has been in linn
tied operation since November first
and now has nearly all of its sup
plies and equipment in service. Don
Deddis is the laboratory technician
and Virgil Steycr, Jr, is laboratory
assistant
The laboratory will be open for
public inspection all of Tuesday
afternoon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-12-15
Figures on Farm
Census Released

There are 1,438 farms in Garrett
county with 2O7882 acres in use,
according to a preliminary report
Of the 1854 census of agriculture.
This compares with 1,762 farms in
1850 with 215O78 acres.
Many preliminary figures were
given in the report. The average
size of farms is 144.6 acres, an in
crease over the 1850 figure of 1921.
The average farm was valued at
1924, with the average per acre
in dollars being S68.72.
There were 1884 farm operators
residing on the farm operated,
while 90 reported not residing on
farm. Three hundred siXty-cight
reported with other income of the
family exceeding the value of agri-
cultural products sold.
OF the total number of farms
only four were 1000 acres and over.
Twenty-six we're 500 to 999 acres.
Two hundred fifty-one farmers had
farms 100 to 139 acres.
There was increase in use of
utilities. Six hundred seventy re-
ported having telephones and 1,245
having electricity. Television sets
were owned by asa, 900 had piped
running water, and 305 had home
freezers. Three hundred twenty-One
had milking machines, and there
were 223 artificial ponds, reservoirs
or earth tanks.
Motor trucks were owned by 713,
tractors. 1856, 1923 automobiles.
Under cattle and dairy products
we're the following figures: cattle
and calves, 22.316; milk cows, 9,134;
whole milk sold. 36,675,266 pounds
compared to 24.362. sos in 1949, with
receipts being Sl,483l79; cream
sold, 68.6O4 pounds, for S32,775.
Under poultry and poultry prod
ucts: chickens sold, 634,577; broil-
crs sold, 567958, for S441,949;
chicken eggs sold, 752O38 dozens
for 1927 PA: turkeys raised 127,033
Under crops harvested: corn, T.
OILS acres; harvested for grain, A.,
296 acres Of 169,O68 bushels; wheat,
67.513 bushels: oats. 412,108 bushels;
barley. 16,873 bushels rye, 1.029
bushels: buckwhcat, 1884 bushels;
clover or timothy cut for hay, 22,-
OBJ acres and 28.371 tons; irish po-
tatocs, 213 acres, 56,925 bushels.