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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
Theft and Breaking
OF Christmas Tree
Bulbs Plaques Town

AttempS of individuals and bust
ness places to decorate for Christ
mas have been somewhat nullified
by vandals in recent days. I'm
known persons have been taking
many. Christmas bulbs from lighted
trees throughout the area, in most
cases breaking them on the spot,
and in some instances, carrying
them away.
Among those to feel the effects
of this vandalism have been Mrs.
Homer Bennett, the Oakland Fire
hall, the Court House. and the
community tree on the Episcopal
church lawn.
Henry Arnold, police chief, APP
peared quite indignant over the
events and remarked that it was
worse than Halloween" He said
that a number of people have
dShCu MN WHY lllG tONH dONoli
decorate its streets better than it
does and why home owners don't
decorate their outside trees like
they used to do. He says he tells
them there is no encouragement
for anyone because when they do
they are liable to have the bulbs
stolen and in some cases the trees
damaged.
Arnold said there we're indica-
tionS that all the mischief wasn't
being done by children, but by
people of right good size
During the past week bulbs were
taken from the tree on the lawn of
the court house, necessitating the
removal of the tree to the balcony
of the court house. They broke
over two dozen bulbs from this
one tree.
The large tree on the lawn of A.
D. Naylor and Mrs. Homer Ben
nett had been decorated, and some
one took off a number of bulbs
there and broke them against the
side of the house. The fire depart
ment fixed up a tree in front of its
building and bulbs have been
stolen twice from it. Many bulbs
have been taken from the Com
munity tree.
Police Chief Arnold said he
thought when parents let their
children out at night and they
didn't know what they were doing,
it was high time to use the old
fashioned method of using the pad
die where it hurt the most.
Authorities also have reported
activity recently in turning over a
number of the school bus stations.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
Five Property Transfers
Recorded During Week

Five property transfers were re-
corded during the past week in the
office of the County Commission
ers.
S. E. Hinebaugh and wife to
Jackie T. Thomas and wife, 30
acres and dwelling in district 2.
James V. Paugh and Boyd Paugh
to Mary Janet Paugh, Deer Park
"a of an acre of lake front in dis
trict TO-
James V. Paugh and Boyd Paugh
to Vivian Jane Bennighof and huS-
band, Phoenix, Md, "a of an acre
of lake front in district 10.
James V. Paugh and Boyd Paugh
to Gene Keith Fox and wife, Dav-
export, Iowa, rs of an acre OF
lake front in district 10.
Emma c. Sisk to Donald Earl
Friend and wife, Mt. Lake Park
lots 8, 8 and 10 in block 81 in Loeb
Lynn Heights, district 16.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
Python Sisters At
Gormuniu Selected

On December 10, Allegheny
Temple No. %, Pythian Sisters,
elected the following officers to
their chairs:
P. c., Marion wilkins; M. E. c.,
nellie Elrick; Z. S., Myrtle Web
ster; E. j.. Margaret Endler; Man
ager, Elsie Messenger; Secretary,
Evelyn McRobie; Treasurer, Vir-
ginia Rem; Protector, Iva Jean
Turner; Grand, Letha Devers;
Trustees: Gertrude Schaeffer,
Juanita Cooper, Letha Devers. In
Sailing Officer, Juanita Cooper;
Grand Representative Anna Real;
Alternate, Juanita Cooper; Captain
Degree Staff, Myrtle Webster;
Pianist, Anna Real; Assistant Pi-
anist, Virginia Rem; Director of
Work, Carma Wildesen; Press Cor
respondent, Evelyn McRobie.
The annual Christmas party was
held. Gifts were under tree
trimmed in blue. Secret Sisters
were revealed, and new ones cho-
sen. Refreshments were served.
Small candles were in front of each
Sister present and after the bless
ing was said, the new M. E. c. lit
her candle, and the other Sisters
lit theirs from hers, to remind the
members that their petty peeveS
should remain outside the Temple
Hall. The candle was reminder
to remember to keep it shining
bright to help everyone, and to
remember that God sent His only
begotten Son to us on Christmas,
and Christmas therefore means
love. There should be love for
everyone in or out of the Temple
Joint installation will be held
January 10, with Acme Lodge No.
81, Knights of Pythias.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
1LaSalle Is Winner
Over Northern High

LaSalle High school of Cumber.
land remained unbeaten with S.
A victory over the Northern High
Huskics at Cove last Thursday
night.
The Explorers, who have recorded
four consecutive victories, led by q
scant three-point margin at the
end of the third period, but came
up with IL points in the last
minute and a half CT play to mai
down the decision.
LaSalle led by five points, AZ &c
~, with 1:30 remaining. lines con
verified a foul and made a pair OF
field goals and Winfield added
two free losses and field goal tc
pull away to a 56-42 lead. OVERLY
hit on d field goal for Northern
ard lines closed the scoring with
his eighth two-pointer of the
evening.
The lead changed hands eight
times and the score was tied twice
at seven all and 1915. A foul con-
version by lines early in the second
period pat the Cumberland cagers
ahead for good at 1916.
The winners shot 81 times from
the floor, finding the range "a
times for a percentage of 1893,
while the Huskies 1852 effort was
good for 1927 percent. Dick Spear
and Darwin Robson collected Is
and IA markers respectively for
Northern. Mickey also scored 4,
Schroyer 3, OVERLY 5. Mckenzie
was non-scoring.
Northern hit 10 of Is fouls while
LaSalle made 70 of q attempts.
Northern was outscored from the
field "a to II.
This was the final game of the
Huskies until after the holidays
The next game will be at lockwood
on January 8.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
Power Company Employees
Have Christmas Party

Employees of the Mountain area
division of the Monongahela Power
company and West Maryland Power
company had their annual Christ
mas party at the Oakland fire hall
last Friday evening. About forty
were present.
Among the company officials at
tending were Ellis Vest, division
manager, Morgantown; John O. Col
Inns, Mt. Area division manager,
Kingwood; j. c. Bradford, division
engineer, Morgantown; and Walter
Mckinney rural extension repre-
sentative, Morgantown The dinner
was held last year in Kingwood, and
alternates between the two areas.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
Churches Plan
Special Events

Additional musical programs and
devotional services to round out
the Christmas season, are being
observed in Oakland area churches.
Some of the special Christmas ac-
tivities took place Sunday, but
others are scheduled for Tuesday.
At st. Marks Lutheran church
on Tuesday evening at IL O'Clock
the annual candlelighting service
will be conducted. The public is
invited.
A similar Christmas Eve service
will be held at the Episcopal
church on Tuesday evening at IL
o'clock.
At St. Peters Catholic church
the feast of Christmas was sched-
uled to be ushered in on Tuesday
evening at midnight, with Rev. FIR
Michael X. Carney, pastor, as cele-
brant of the mass. Music of the
mass was to be sung by the Senior
choir with Miss Marcella Kerins
as organist. Prior to the mass a
program of traditional Christmas
carols was to be given by the choir.
Low masses were scheduled on
Christmas morning at 8, $50, 8,
$50, 10, 1870 and II o'clock. Con-
LESSONS were to be heard on Tues
day, December "a, from four to
six in the afternoon and again at
7;30. Confessions also were set to
be heard before and during the
high mass and before and during
the low masses. Rev. RI. Robert
Bad, a Carmelite father, was as
sisting in the services.
Christmas was scheduled to be
observed at Immaculate Concep-
ton church in KitzmilIer with a
High Mass at midnight Christmas
eve with Rev FIR. 6erald LaPorta
as the celebrant.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
Over 1000 Names
Are Removed
From Poll Books
To Be Given Official Notice
Before Removal Is
Permanent

Over one thousand voters in the
county have had their names re-
moved from the poll books tempo
rarily by the Board of Election
Supervisors, Ward Hinebaugh, act
ing board president, announced
last Friday. Whether or not the
action is permanent depends upon
these people themselves.
He said the board had been
clearing the inactive voters from
the books in preparation for the
permanent registration system that
is scheduled to become effective
Monday, January 6.
Hinebaugh said 991 registrants
had their names removed because
they had not voted in the past
five years and were being placed
in a separate book. He said action
was taken by authority of the
Maryland Election laws. Of this
total 531 were men and 460 were
women. Affiliations were $50 Re-
publicans, 1893 Democrats, enc in
dependent and II with no party.
All 991 persons are to be notified
by mail that they must appear at
the election board office in the
court house on or before January
20 to show why their names should
not be erased from the registry
permanently
Those not appearing will be COM
PEELED to re-register after January
20 before they will be able to vote
in the primary election next year.
The 1054 eliminated from the
poll books include 81 deceased per-
sons. OF these 81 were men and 20
were women, SO were Republicans
and "a were Democrats.
Six names were removed at the
request of the Registrars so that
they could be transferred to poll
ing places outside the county.
AS of the November 20 deadline
for changing party affiliation, 10
Republicans became Democrats;
II Democrats switched to Republic
can, and one independent to Re-
publican.
There has been no registration
since October 16. At that time
there were 6,328 Republicans, 1886
Democrats, and as others, for
total of 10000. The totals showed
5,474 men and 4,546 women.
The boards office, with Russell
L. Smith as chief clerk and Re-
publican registrar, will be open
from 8 a m. to 4 p. m, Monday
through Friday and from a. m.
until noon on Saturday, beginning
Monday, January 6.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
New Years Issue
Will Be Early

The Republicans New Years
issue will be published early.
The issue will be dated Thurs
day, January 2, bu9 actually will
be published on Tuesday, De-
cember 81, in order that the
New Years greetings from our
numerous advertisers may be
distributed prior to New Years
day.
Because of the early date, all
correspondents are urged to
send in their material by Satur-
day, if possible, or not later
than Monday evening, to insure
their publication in the weeks
issue.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
Southern Finishes
Strong To Defeat
Petersburg, 54-49

+ The Southern High Highland
ers put on a whirlwind second
half campaign last Friday eve
ring to defeat Petersburg 81 to
40 at Oakland to take Potomac
Valley conference decision. 1t was
the third victory against two de
feats.
The Highlanders trailed 80 to
% at the end of the half but came
back in the third period with 81
points and holding Petersburg to
seven points to go into the front
at 43 to 80. They held on to their
slim margin during the final
frame and even gained one point
to end the game with a margin of
five points.
Center Ken Shaffer paced the
Highlanders with q counters on
eight field goals and five foul
losses. Center Bob Hartman of
Petersburg led all scorers in the
game with % points.
Wine had II, Colaw 10, Martin
4, Stemple 6 and James ,, to cola-
plete the scoring for Southern.
Non-scoring were Dintaman,
Cocker, Glaze, Duling, Dilgard and
Murphy. Southern was off on foul
shooting, netting only 6 in u at
tempts. Petersburg had 9 for 81.
Southern outscored Petersburg
from the field "a baskets to 20.
Stemple left the game on per-
sonals in the final quarter.
Southern is scheduled to play
the alunni on December 27.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
November Welfare
Total S23,323.O9

Relief expenditures for Novem-
Der showed a slight decrease over
the previous month with 622 per-
sons receiving $23,32309 through
the Garrett County Welfare Board
Figures were released by DIR. Alvin
Thalheimer chairman of the State
Department of Public Welfare. The
total, as usual, did not include cost
of local administration.
The report showed the total num-
Der receiving assistance was seven
less than for the previous month
The total amount was $14680 less
than for the preceding month.
Largest percentage of the total
expenditures for November was
for Old Age Assistance where 209
individuals received S8,962O3, an
average of $42.88 per person. There
were six new applications here with
five cases added and nine can
celled.
Two hundred eighty-five chill
drcn in 10l families received S.
216.95, an average of S8136 per
family There were seven new APP
plications here with ten cases be-
ing added and eight cancelled.
Five blind persons received
$324.01. Eighty three persons listed
as permanently and totally dis
abled received S3,758.67, an aver
age of $45.29. Three cases were
cancelled this month in this cate
CORY. Twelve persons listed under
General Public Assistance received
S564.83, an average of S47.O7.
Twenty-eight persons listed under
foster home care for children re-
ceived $1,496.6O, an average of
S53.45 each
Twenty-three persons were listed
as eligible for hospital care, while
one person was listed as ineligible.
Throughout the state the welfare
expenditures for November totaled
S1,874,192 compared to $1.866 OLA
for the previous month and $1,771,-
652 for November a year ago.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
Plans for Starting
Publication House
Are Now Abandoned

Plans for establishing a new pub
LEGATION house in Oakland have
been abandoned, it was learned
this week Organizers gave as their
reason the fact that Mr.. and Mrs
Jack c. Webb, of Chicago, rela-
tiveS of Wesley Schaible, cashier
of the Garrett National Bank in
Oakland, who were planning to
come to Oakland, had decided not
to come.
Mr. and Mrs. Webb were inter
ested several months ago in organ
izing a publishing house which
would also publish a newspaper.
During the past three months q
campaign to raise $4,000 by sale
of stock had been conducted by
half a dozen or more business men
and one of the men stated this
week that the amount had been
ONeTSuDScrlDeu.
Last week they began to call fol
the cash, and within a few days
the money was being returned tc
the subscribers with the eXplana-
ton that Mr.. and Mrs. Webb had
made other plans and that the
project would be abandoned.
Several buildings had been con,
sidered for housing the new enter
prise, the former Pontiac garage
on North Third; the former DusiC
Wholesale warehouse, on High
street, and part of the Hinebaugh
building on Green street.
Oakland was served by two news
papers until four years ago When
the Mountain Democrat, estab
lished in 1878, ceased publication
on December II, 1858. With the eX
ception of the years of World Wal
IL, it had published continually
since its inception.
The Republican was established
in 1877 and has continued uninter
ruptedly since that time. 1t now
publishes 400 or more copies
every week, highest circulation il
its history.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
Four Traffic VioIotors
Listed During Week

Four traffic law violators were
listed during the past week at
the office of Trial Magistrate
Earl G. Friend.
Delbert Warren Teets, Matthias,
w. Va, operating an unsafe
vehicle, $40 and costs.
Ray Samuel Gilman, South
Fork, Pa, operating at a speed
greater than reasonable and proper
under existing circumstances, $40
and costs.
George Frederick Glotfelty, Oak
land, operating without a license,
$40 and costs.
James Ray Covers, Grant Town,
w. Va, exceeding so miles per
hour, SIS and costs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
Homemakers Begin
New Years Program

The HomemakerS begin new
year of programs in January. The
program is planned by county
program planning committee from
the requests of the county project
chairmen and members of the
clubs. Anyone is welcome to visit
these clubs at any time and share
in their programs, Miss Ethel
Grove, home demonstration agent,
pointed out. The topic for the
January meeting will be study
of car insurance by the Home
Management chairman and assist
ants. The presidents will conduct
a club reorganization meeting and
familiarize the group with their
bylaws.
The Altamont homemakers will
meet January at p. m, at the
Woods cabin. Mrs. William Finch
is serving her club as president
for the second term. Mrs. Jesse
Woods will present the topic "A
Study of Car Insurance and will
give the material on bonds to the
members. The New Germany home
makers will meet January 2 at 100
p. m, at the home of Mrs. DelWood
Merrill. Mrs Parker Warwick is
the newly elected president. Mrs.
Grace Skunk will present the topic
"A Study of Car Insurance and
will give the material on bonds to
the members.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
To Give Christmas PIuy

A Christmas play, "Angel on a
Stepladder," was scheduled for
presentation at the Underwood
Ev. U. B. church on Wednesday
night December Is, at s p. m. The
play was being directed by Rev.
Bdsil Bragg and pianist, Mrs.
Harold Shaffer. The pablo is in
vited.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
Discussion Group Meets

Farm Bureau discussion group
No 9 met recently at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs Harley Brenneman
Bittinger, with thirteen present.
Mrs. Kenneth Bucket was in
charge of a Christmas program
which included a scripture read
ing and how Christmas is cele-
brated in different countries of
the world. Games were played and
Jingle gifts were exchanged. The
next meeting will be held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Buck
81, Bittinger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
Senate Candidate

DR.. Clarence d. Long, professor
Of Economics at the Johns Hopkins
university, became an official
candidate for the United States
Senate OH the Democratic ticket.
He filed at the State House for
the Democratic primary election
III May, on December %.
DR.. Long will campaign on d
make America strong platform.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
1857 Class To Hold Dance

Members Of the graduating
classes of 1857, 1856 and 1855 of
Southern High school are plan
ming a Christmas .set-together
and dance. The affair is scheduled
for Friday evening, December
y, at Cabin Lodge. Members of
the classes and their guests are
invited.
The dance will begin at 1880
p NJ.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
Must Register For Eligibility
For Surplus Foods

Registration for eligibility in
receiving surplus foods will take
place on Thursday, January 2, it
was announced by the Board Of
County Commissioners through
Daniel P, Smouse, distributor.
Surplus foods are distributed
monthly, sometime around 10th of
the period.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
Civic Club Plans Teu

The Oakland Civic club has
planned a musical tea at the Will
liam-James hotel in Oakland on
Sunday afternoon, December 30
Guests will be the junior Civic
club members.
Mrs Russell H. Brown will be
chairman of the day. Guest pianist
will be Peter Lukas, a concert
pianist of Cumberland. Theme of
the afternoon will be Holiday
Music Around the World Mrs.
Frederick Thayer is chairman of
arrangements.
Mr.. Lukas will comment on each
Of his selections.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26

Members of the Luther League
went caroling Sunday night to
Nursing homes and old folks of the
community, after which they
gathered at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard White for a party.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26

This Christmas as worship and rejoice in cele-
brating the Nativity of the Prince of Peace let us
ever be mindful of the spiritual meaning of this
great day and to live by and defend the teachings of
Christ. X Let again reaffirm faith in God and
give thanks to Him for our countless blessings. AS a
nation of free people, let pray for the less FORUM
ate, who ettered by fear and ignorance-for the
sick and those in sorrow, that they may find new
hope and happiness. X Let us continue to pray for
the unity of all nations, that all people may dwell in
enduring peace and harmony. and of His Kingdom
there shall be no end."-International Paper Co.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
Schools Close For Holidays

Garrett County Public schools
closed for the Christmas holiday
period OH Friday, December 20, and
will reopen for the new year or
Thursday, January 2.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-12-26
GhrtatntaH, l957

And the angel, Gabriel, said to
Mary, Fear not, for thou hast found
favor with God +. Thou shalt bring
forth a son and shalt name him
Jesus. He shall be great and be
called the Son of the Highest" X
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-20
By MARGARET McMANUS

NEW YORK.-The doorben rang and our
e-and-a- half year-old daughter who con-
siders herself social lion, streaked past all
contenders to answer it. Truth to tell, 1t meant
little to her that there stood Gene Kelly, one OF
the greatest dancers in Hollywood, or anywhere
else for that matter
However, since she is decidedly gregarious
she was delighted to see visitor and drew him
inside, took his jaunty checked sports cap and
forthwith put it on her head Mr. Kelly, who
will make his television debut March ] in
straight dramatic role on the SchlitZ Playhouse
of Stars appeared not too upset to see his cap
disappear through an adjoining door tthe better
to see herself In long mirror. my dear.
The Pace Is Too Much
Kelly sat on the sofa He is balding, dark
complexioned man, rather heavy-set, wearing
a gray suit pink shirt, thin black-knit tie and
moccasins. He sighed rather YEARLY.
I'm just not used to this New York life
anymore" he said 1.-The big lunches and the
dashing pace are too much for me. enjoy 1t,
but get tired. I'm getting old, guess. I'm set
ting down to what call maturity and like
a little peace and quiet You know there's moth
ing like peace and quiet
"I've been looking forward to this television
show" he said. I'm primarily song land dance
man. but now and then like to do a dramatic
role and see If can get away with it. I've been
doing some producing ana oHectlng-1 IKE
that, too. We must be born restless spirits,
we entertainers. l started out in life to be
choreographer"
Aimed at ChOre0graphy
Born in Pittsburgh where his mother, Mrs.
Harriet C. Kelly, still lives Kelly went to high
school in Pittsburgh and then maiored in eco
Monies at the University of Pittsburgh. He and
a sister, now Mrs Louise Bailey, who also re-
mains in Pittsburgh, had dancing school there
when Kelly decided to 60 to New York and try
to get job as choreographer.
He knocked on lot of DOORS but he couldn't
get job as choreographer, so he took one as
an actor director. It was while he was directing
shows at Billy Roses Diamond Horseshoe that
he met Betsy Blair when she came to try out
for the chorus. They were married In 194l.
His first big musical success on Broadway
was pal joey" in 1910, and he was imme-
diately signed to a Hollywood contract with
part opposite Judy Garland in For Me and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-20

music from that picture and rather expect him
on sight to break into fast chorus OF "Ths
Bells Are Ringing"
"Tve been in about rs movies" he said,
land some of them, like American in Paris
and ON the Town. directed as well. However,
people still remember that first movie and talk
about it, Glad they do. / remember it myself
very we'll My first Hollywood success"
Quiet-voced, with a becoming reticence
about himself, he said his interests are centered
about his daughter Kerry who is good
musician and plays in the school orchestral
his work, which is absorbing; and few relaXa-
lions, such as watching fights and also old
movies on televiSion.
Evening star., 1957-04-28

LAUGHTER: For more on the comedy business
read what Steve Allen (risht) says on Page 10