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Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23

att, Mrs. Caddie Bsideman. Mrs.
Bsrniee Morgan and Bertha Mae
Fitzgerald.
Sunday guests Of MT. and Mrs.
Roy Truitt and Roy Truitt. JT..
were Mr. and Mrs Fred Carey, Mr..
and Mrs. Alvin Carey and daugh-
ter Maude Of New Castle, Mr.. and
Mrs. George VI. Reed, Jr.. and June
Reed Cannon and son Eric Of Mill
ford, Mrs. Alvin Green1y and Mr..
and Mrs. John Donovan. Roy Tru-
1T. Jr., is grateful to all his friends
and the Lincoln WSCS who remem-
bered him during his illness.
The regular monthly meeting Of
the MYF will be held at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Morgan
on Thursday evening, November
20, at 8 o'clock All members and
friends are cordially invited to at
tend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Massey and
daughter Jeannifi and son Gilbert
Of Milford were dinner guests on
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Donovan and family. Other guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Donovan
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmert Shaffer and
sons Of Denton, Md, spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Truitt.
Marshall Calhoun was a patient
in the Milford Memorial Hospital
during the past week. William
Walls is also confined to his bed
suffering from a heart condition.
William Wright is a patient in the
Milford Memorial Hospital suffer-
ing from fall he received on We'd
nesday. We wish for all our shut
ina q speedy recovery.
Harry Mcclellan of Chester, Pa,
was a guest last week of Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Parker and daughter
Joyce. On Sunday their guests in
cluded Mr.. and Mrs. Sudler Wilsoa
of near Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orray Corder and
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23

daughters and Miss Cindy Braascfl
Of Dover, spent the weekend with
her mother, Mrs Gieru1 SaIYesen
Of Staten Island. y. r.
Miss Betty DwieT was a dinner
guest on Sunday Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Benson.
Bethel Bible Center
Friday, 700 D. m. Bible Club
David Becomes Captain in the VIII
derness. Another episode in the
Life of David. Memory verse. He
brews 1872.
Saturday, 9.15 a. m. Broadcast
over WJWL.
Sunday, 9s45 a. m. Sunday School
for all ages. Children's lesson.
Caleb Conquers Giants by Faith. .
Joshua IL and Is. Memory verse:
Joshua 1873. Adults lesson. Solo
mon Songs. Solomon 1:s. Memory
verse. Solomon LIB. "a.
$50 D. m. Lords Supper.
7.45 D. IN. Another man from the
Gallery of Faith. Samson, Gods
emergency man. Everyone invited
to attend these stirring services.
Wednesday. 7:45 D. m. Prayer
and Bible Study. Continuation of
Romans ~. Continuing the deyo-
tional section of this book. "Prac-
tical Principles for Everyday Liv-
ing"
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
from an enriched curriculum.

from an enriched curriculum.
Mrs. Evelyn 4. Morris has enjoy
cd her visits TO the homes OF her
first grade pupils. These first. hand
conferences help the teachers and
parents TO work together so that
the pupil can achieve maximum re-
suits.
All FIVE class rooms joined the
Junior Red Cross.
American Education Week was
obisfved IN the school last week.
Many parents visited the rooms
md Witnessed at first hand inter-
esting activities. Mr.. Smith, phys
ieal educational supervisor, visited
the school on Friday. November IS.
Lincoln School will be closed
November ~ and % in observance
Of Thanksgiving holidays. William
Wright, our custodian. is Ill We
hope he will soon be able 70 return.
= Don't forget the "Tupperware
Party" to be held Thursday even
ing, November 20, at o'clock, in
the Lincoln Community Building.
Take advantage OF this opportunity
TO stock up with Christmas gifts.
Benefits of the Lincoln Community
Building.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gflewski
are receiving congratulations upon
the birth of a daughter, on Friday,
November 1g, at the Milford Mem
0fial Hospital, The little Miss has
bsen named Elaine Diane. Mrs.
Gilewsk will be remembered as
Miss Diane Deputy formerly of
Milford.
Mr., and Mrs Douglas Morgan
and family and Mrs. Edith Minieue-
q were dinner guests on Saturday
of Mr.. and Mrs Harry hudson and
family Of ttafbes6h.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Gerald Swain of
New Castle spent the week end
With his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Swain.
Miss Donna Mae Donovan Of Mil
ford spent Saturday with her
grandparents, Mr. and Mfs. Albert
Donovan and family.
Miss Blanche Psttyiohn return
ed home ON Monday, having spent
the past week as guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert sehfeiner of Ken
ton.
Mr., and Mrs. virgil Morris were
recent dinner guests of Mr. and
Mrs. William e. Miller OF Green
wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Payntef Collins
were dinner guests on Sunday of
her mother, Mrs. ollie Higman.
Dinner guests on Sunday of MIR.
and Mrs. Clifford Donovan were
Rev. and Mrs. Charles T. Adkins
and daughter Gladys of Viola, Rev
and Mrs. w. w Hamilton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Vina1 Carey, Mrs. May wy
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
LINCOLN
ny Mrs Hsns Morgan
Ph0ass Milford $3.50

Lincoln Methodist Church
Rev. W. W. Hamilton, Pastor
Services for Sunday. November
2s.
1000 a, ~ Morning Worship.
The choir will be using for their
special this Sunday, Master. TIE
Tempest IS Raging"
1900 a. m. Church School ges-
sion Douglas Morgan, supefinten-
dent. Paul White, assistant super
intendent. You are cordially invit-
"a 10 our Sunday School, q growing
Sunday School. as we'll as our NOR.
ming Worship service. Bring the
entire family this ceming Sunday
and receive the many blessings God
has for one and all.
400 20 4s50 D. m. precious Mem
ofies broadcast" over Station
WJWL Georgetown, 900 ON the
dial.
$50 D. N. Methodist Youth Eel
lOwship. All teen-agefs are cor
daily invited to this n0ur Of fell
lowship.
Due to home coming services be-
ing held at slaughter Neck Church
on Sunday there will be no eve
ming services at Lincoln until Sum
day, December t6. However. there
will be preaching In Our church
each Sunday morning at 10 o'clock
instead Of every other Sunday
Don't forget to make this change
-
cordially invited to. Worship with
Us.
Don't forget te join us each Nom
day evening IN the church from
1880 until ssa0 .. ~. for Bible stu
dy. This study, which is being
conducted by Rev, Hamilton is open
10 visitors as we'll az members.
The Lincoln WsCB will hold their
regular business meeting on Tues
day evening, November ~, at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Nor
gan, Mrs. Francis Morgan, eo=hos=
tess. Mrs. Ollie Higman will be
leading In dev0ti0ns. Deliver" will
be the textwor1 for the evening.
All members or prospective mem
bers are cordially invited to attend.
Last SGnGay being home coming
day At Lincoln Methodist Church,
We were hOnored in having Rey.
Charles T. Adkins Of Viola, q for
ner pastor on this charge, for the
morning service. In the afternoon,
DR. Thomas @. Mufligan, pastor at
Craze Methodist Church. George
town, occupied the pulpit, and iE
the evening. Rev w. W. Hamilton
delivered a most inspiring mess
aae TO all Many thanks TO all the
singers who helped make the day
complete
The beautiful basket of flowers
placed in church on Sunday we're
in memory OF Mrs. Lou Morrison,
presented by her daugliteII Mrs
Kathryn Murphy OF Milford.
school Notes
The meetine 0f the LincoIn PTA
was held on Thursday evening. No
vember rs. Mrs. Emily Warren,
chairman Of MDAA for Lincoln
area, introduced the speaker who
gave facts Of Muscular DytsrOphy
Association of America She also
showed slides illustrating the sub
ject
Mrs. Robert Worden presented
the PTA banner to Mrs. Florence
Travers' room for having the most
parents present. The class rooms
were open in order for parents to
see the work of pupils resulting
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
Coming Events For
Rural Folk

November 26 - Leader Training
meeting. Grange Hall, George
town, 1870 D. m. Table Linen.
November z7-soil Testing Advis-
ory Committee. Conferenc e
Room. Ag Hall, 9 a. N.
November 2s - Pce1try Short
Course (all day area wide meet
ing. Centenary Methodist CSuch.
Laurel.
November % - Leader Training
meeting. Grange Hall. George
town, 7:3O p. m, Knitting
December 4-5-6 - Delaware State
GrasSe Annual Meeting. Harm
on. Grange Hall.
December New Castle County
All Banquet.
December 11-12-Peninsula Horti-
cultural Society meeting. Dover
-ss----
Lithium is metal which, in its
pure state, will float Cn water
briefly until it vanishes in a chem
zeal reaction with the water.
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23

Approximately So billion has been
appropriated under the present Ad-
ministration to the Army Engi-
neers for public works improve
ment.
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23

Lincoln Methodist Church
Rev. W. w. Hamilton. Pastor
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-07-26
Mt. Top Gunners
Beat Fort Hill Team

Mountain Top gunners edged
Fort Hill and LaVale upset Hercu-
les in the Western Maryland
Leagues 18th rifle match fired Sun
day evening. Fog and shifting
winds made accurate gunnery diff
ficult as Mountain Top took Fort
Hill 1596-123x to 1595-119x on the
Garrett county range.
Bob Gains 400-31X possible top
ped the winners list while Frank
Simpson scored a 4O0-37x possible
TO head the losers. Simpsons tar
get contained a tally of 100-10X on
the first bullscye of the 100 yard
stage. Only few 10X scores are
obtained in a season of league
shooting
The final match in the telescope
sight Dewar course series will be
held next Sunday afternoon at Oak
land and Cumberland ranges.
Scores for Mountain Top for the
5O-yard and 1OO-yard targets: r. L.
Cain, 2OO-16x, 2OO-15x, total 40O-31X;
A. A. Harvey, Jr., 199-16X, 2OO-16X,
399-32x; d. f. Helbig, 20O-15X, 199-
13x, 399-28x; NJ M. McClintock,
199-17x, 199-15x, 39S-32x; team total,
1596-123X.
Also firing were c. Miller, r.
Sims. George Porter, P. Wiles and
c. Calhoun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-07-26
Two Day Regatta Is
Set For Aug. 11-12

The Deep Creek Yacht clubs an
nual two-day regatta will be held
Saturday and Sunday August IL
and IL in the Turkey Neck area of
Deep Creek Lake with between 80
and 40 sailing sloops expected to
take part.
Fred d. Steiding, Cumberland,
racing committee chairman. said
that the winners in last years three
classes would be back to defend
their championships.
George S. Stovey Brown, of Bal
timore, sailing out of the Deep
Creek club, copied the Maryland
snipe championship in 1855 with
Peter Nickles. representing the Co
lumbia Yacht club of Washington
finishing first in the second divi-
sion.
DR.. Charles S. Mahan, of Nor
gantown, at the helm of Queen
Mary IL, copied the Maryland rebel
title and William Savage, of Pitts
burgh, sailing The Gordon. won the
Deep Greek thistle championship.
Both DR.. Mahan and Savage repre-
sent the Deep Greek club.
A series of three races will make
up the regatta program in each di-
vision, with individual first, second
and third place trophies being
awarded in each event which has
five or more entries. The club
Boosting winner of the Maryland
snipe championship will retain the
regatta's perpetual trophy for a
year A first place trophy also goes
to the winning wet-sailed snipe.
Steiding said rules of the Ma
tional Association of Yachts Racing
Universal will govern all races and
points will be scored according to
the Snipe Glass International Rae
ing Association system.
The tWo-day affair is scheduled
to open at II a. m, August II, with
the first rebel race, followed by
the first thistle race at noon Snipc
activity begins at l p m, with the
second rebel race at 2, the second
thistle at and the second snipc at
q.
Final races are scheduled for
Sunday the snipcs setting sail at
10, the thistlcs one hour later and
the rebels at noon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-07-26
Boy Gets Wish
And Then Some

Twelve-year-old Danny Thomp-
son, of Elkhart, Ind, who raced in
the Soap Box derby there last Sat
urday, wrote his Navy musician
brother recently that he'd like to
have him on the sidelines cheering.
Seaman Ennis G.. Thompson
showed the letter to fellow mu-
sicians at the Naval School of Music
in Washington and as a result 35
members of the 90-mcmber school
motored there in seven automo-
biles to play for the event, taking
their own leave time. Among the
members was Fred Stemple, of
Oakland, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Don
aid Stemple, a student at the music
school.
Mr. and Mrs. Stemple received
a telephone call from Fred late
Sunday night after Fred had re-
turned to Washington, and he
couldn't say enough about the royal
treatment the band received at Elk
hart They were given lodging,
meals, and a police escort wher-
ever they wished to go. They
weren't allowed to pay for any
thing but were guests Of the city
at all events.
The trip was $40 miles one way.
They left the School of Music on
Thursday. They appeared. on tele-
vision show and then led the derby
parade Saturday morning. They
were escorted through the factory
of the c. G.. Conn instrument com
pany, and extended many other
courteSies.
Danny Thompson, in whose honor
the band played, however, didn't
get to hear it. He's a deaf mute
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-07-26
New Committeeman
Named for F. H. A.

John c. Beachy, of Swanton, is
the new member of the Farmers
Home Administration Garrett Coun-
ty Committee, b. Beeson Snyder,
County Supervisor, announced this
week.
Mr.. Beachys appointment be-
came effective July l. The commit
tee on which he will serve deter
mines the eligibility of local farm
ers who apply for Farmers Home
Administration loans.
The new committeeman operates
dairy farm near Swanton Mr..
Beachy succeeds Hubert Friend,
whose term expired this year. The
other two members are Paul w.
WEIGH, Route 2, Oakland, and Guy
S. Stanton. Grantsvillc.
Each member is named for a g.
years term and one appointment eX-
pires each year. A member com
pleting his 3-ycar term cannot sue
coed himself At least two of the
members must be farmers.
The committee works with the
county supervisor in connection
with all types of loans These in
clude farm operating loans and
loans to buy, improve, or enlarge
efficient family-type farms in this
area. They also include loans to
farmers or their nonprofit associa-
tions to establish and carry on APP
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-07-26

proved soil and water conservation
practices including improving per
manent pastures, terracing, soil
erosion measures, farmstead water
systems, irrigation, drainage, and
many other conservation practices.
Most of the soil and water con-
servation loans and loans to buy or
improve farms are made from
funds advanced by private lenders
and insured by the agency. Some of
these loans, however, and all loans
for operating farms, are from an
nually appropriated funds.
No loan of any type can be APP
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-07-26

To the eye, the new Corvette and
the new Chevrolet are far different.
But these two champions have one
superb quality in common-both
were born to cling to the road as
though they were part of it!
Chevrolet S astonishing probability
is a big reason why it's Americas
short track stock car racing cham
pion. 1t can and does out-run and
out-handle cars with 100 more
horsepower. When you wed rock
solid stability to superb engines
such as the 225-h.p. vs. that flashed
the Corvette to a new American
sports car record-then you get a
real championship combination.
Stop by for a sample!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-07-26
Historical Society ReceiUeS
NEpEnpnIO Of Local Interest

mill has been provided by Dennis
Rasche, of Oakland, member of
the Historical Society and student
of local history.
This mill was the last of a sue
cession of three that had stood on
the site in continuous operation
since the earliest was build in 1924.
1t was dismantled and RACED in
1858 by its last owner, Michael V.
Kildow.
Earlier mills depended for power
on the picturesque but cumbrous
overshOt water wheel. About 1880
the last of the three was equipped
with the more reliable and effici-
ent turbines. and in addition an
auxiliary steam power plant was
installed for use during times when
the water was at 10y stage.
Nearly the entire weight of the
heavy iron paddle wheel of the
turbine was carried by bearing
under the vertical axis, this bear
ing being continually submerged.
Iron, susceptible to rust, was I'M
suited for this kind of service. Al
so abrasion caused by sand and
grit in the fast flowing water would
have necessitated frequent replace
ment involving much labor and
considerable cost as we'll as delays
in the mill operation. Other rust
resistant metals such as copper,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-07-26
Closing Exercises

The Deer Park Bible school
which has been in session for the
past two weeks, will conclude with
special exercise on Sunday eve.
ming at 8 o'clock in the Deer Park
Methodist church, it was announced
by Mrs. George Comp, director. APP.
proXimately 70 children we're en-,
rolled.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-07-26
Homework
Easy Without
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-07-26

A memento of interesting local
historic significance has been re-
ceived by the Garrett County His
torical Society, the donor being
Totten A. Kimmel This is an orna-
mental piece made from wood that
was, during more than seventy
years, in use an an underwater
bearing for one of the two turbines
utilizing power to drive the old
grist mill at the foot of Water street
in the town of Oakland
Information concerning the old
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-07-26
n E w S
FROM THE
Ruth Enlow Library
BY EDITH BROCK

An antique Bible has been pre-
scented to the library by Mrs. Ar
oath Frantz in memory of Mrs.
John Sweeney
The Garrett County School Bus
Operators Association has given
books in memory of Curtis Miller
and in memory of Franklin f. Rath-
bun.
Donations of books have been re-
ceived this week from Peggy Bar
rick, 10 Ann Cravcr, George Lift
man, Paul Eary and Foster Riggs,
Jr. Phonograph records have been
donated by Mrs. Fulcher p. Smith
and Milton Hoffman. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Hanst have given num-
Der of magazines.
A book in memory of William 7.
Devices has been presented by
Bob, Dick and Barry Baughman
and Dee" and "Chuckie" Williams.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-07-26
RHEUMATISM - ARTHRITIS
Neuritis-SciatIca

NeurIIIS-SclaII
Relief from those tOrturIng pains
or no charge An absolute proven
remedy. Only one trip required
Disabled persons may send a
friend as South Mt. Vernon Ave,
500 #. off Route 40, Uniontown, Pa
Office hours: Daily 1916. Sunday
1914. Permanently located.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-07-26

bronze, or brass would have de-
Perforated from abrasion more
rapidly than iron.
Happily for the miller a material
was obtainable that was we'll suited
to his need-the wood of the Lig-
mum Vitae, a tree not native to the
United States but plentiful in
Cuba, Jamaica, and San Domingo.
Under water the wood becomes
slippery, hence needs no lubrica-
ton. Also it resisted the abrasive
action of grit for very long time,
and seemed impervious to water
nearly indefinitely if kept cOntinu-
ally submerged.
In New England where an an
cient mill was being diSmantled,
the underwater lignum vitae bear
ing was found to be still uscable
after a century of wear and tear.
OF this wood, which is very hard
and heavier than water, Mr. Kim
nell in his home-craft workshop
turned out an urn-Shaped Ornamen-
tai piece, beautifully finished and
polished, a rich dark brown in
color. Mounted on a base of three
native Garrett County woods, wal
nut, cherry, and red cedar, the
whole stands about nine inches in
height.
The ornament may be seen by
visitors to the Historical Society
room in the Ruth Enlow Memorial
Library in Oakland
The donor, Mr.. Kimmel, besides
being a keen student of Garrett
County history, had more than
casual interest in the ancient grist
mill inasmuch as his grandfather,
Hector Sinclair, operated it for a
number of years from 1881 onward.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-07-26

British government, in harmony
with US. withdrew its offer to help
Egypt pay for dam across River
Nile at AsWan.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-07-26

proved for an applicant whose
credit needs can be handled ade-
quately by other credit sources,
Mr. Snyder said.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-07-26

Senate confirmed Paul G. Hoff-
man Ga to % as U.N. delegate.
Kodiak mirror., 1956-12-01
Rotary Host
 To Teachers

Local Rotarians were hosts to teachers from the Kodiak high and grade schools at dinner held in the latters honor Thursday eve ming at the Elk's Club. More than one hundred and twenty were in attenqance. Rotary President Will liam Lamme presided. !. z. Prior to-, a program of short speeches introductions and nusi. cal numbers, delicious dinner of prime rib roast was enjoyed. Rp- tarian George Kappos, chef of the evening, had the meat brought in by air for the occasion.
 Lively introductions were given by Rotary meafbersiof themselves, their wives and the teachers seat ed in their vicinity. These evoked considerable laughter. A spirit of good fellowship was eviden throughout the evening.
 A short musical ptdgrarn, was presented by Dr. Bob Johnson and Jules Radinsky. Dr. Johnson ac- companied on the piano with Jules Radinsky playing a coronet and a violin solo. These two later joined Leon Johnson and Winnie Root to form vocal quartet in the render ing of several harmony numbers.
 The teachers honored at the oc- casion who were in attendance were: Superintendent lvor and Mrs. Scott, James H. Gray, High School principal, Claracllen H. Dawson, Grade School supervisor and Bob Dawson; Betty Spring hill, Elementary School supervisor
 (Continued to Page 4)
Kodiak mirror., 1956-12-01

Anchorage, Alaska-The first section of a new communications network that will serve North Am erica's defense, and also eventual ly bring the most remote sections of Alaska within quick and easy telephone contact, was put into op- eration Thursday at formal cere- mony at Elmendorf Air Force Base.
 Air Force Lieutenant General Frank A. Armstrong, Jr., Com manGer-in-C Chief, Alaska, made the first call over the White Alice network, which operates by means of a dramatic type of radio relay never before used on such a large scale.
 The network is known as the White Alice" communications system from the code name assign ed to it by the Air Force Built by the Western Electric Company under contract to the Air Materiel Command, it will provide tele- phone and telegraph facilities vitally needed for the continents defense against attack from the North
 White Alice" will enable con- bat 'centers of. the Alaskan Air Command to receive reports of aircraft detected by radar out posts, including the Distant Early Warning (DEW)s Line, north 9f the Arctic Circle.
 The first completed section 9f the system connects Anchorage and a military installation 1T6
Kodiak mirror., 1956-12-01
Legal Actions May Affect City

Two actions taken in Anchorage may have an effect on voting in Kodiak and additional revenue of the City.
 Judge McCarrey of the District Court, Anchorage, stated 'he has no jurisdiction over annexation eases. What effect this will have on the recent annexation of the Mission Road area is not determined.
 The sales tax is illegal in Alas ka, acording to Edgar sBoyko,sAsaA chorage attorney. Hesss4 defend ing Al Hagen, a Palmer theatre operator, who is charged with a misdemeanor in a municipal court with failure to file monthly tax report on time.
 Boyko bases his contention on the fact that. the Territorial En. abling Act, which authorizes a sales tax levy, was repealed n 1853.