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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-09-11
Attempted Attack On
Young Woman Fails

An attempted attack on young
woman of Oakland took place
Thursday evening about 10 O'Clock.
The attacker fled when screams
of the woman attracted neighbors
and lights started flashing from
all directions
Involved in the incident was
Miss Lenora Lantz, an employee Of
the Highlander Pharmacy. She left
the store about 10 o'clock to go to
her apartment located on the third
floor of the Hervey Bittner prop
erty on Second street Entrance
to the apartment is in the rear Of
the home and usually a light is
left burning in the area, but the
place was in darkness last Thurs
day evening.
AS Miss Lantz walked around
the corner of the building a masked
man confronted her, threw her to
the ground and attempted to place
a hand over her mouth to prevent
her calling for help This was I'M
successful and her screams were
heard by Mrs. Bittner and near
neighbors. The man Immediately
fled
Miss Lantz had her glasses
broken in the encounter and was
almost hysterical when she got
into the Bittner home. She was
given a sedative and taken to the
home of her parents in Aurora,
w. Va, that night.
Mrs. Bittner called the sheriff
who arrived on the scene within
a few minutes. City Police were
called and they responded, but
there were no traces of any per-
son in the area. Authorities are
still investigating
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-09-11
IL Indictments
Are Returned
By Grand Jurors
Investigating Body Exam
ines Il Witnesses In
Two-Duy Session

The September term OF the Gar
rett county grand jury concluded
its deliberations Tuesday afternoon
after having been in session two
days and issued report Of having
examined 81 witnesses and having
returned II indictments.
The grand jurors, after an in
spection of the court house, sheriff's
residence and Jail, made a number
of recommendations They also rec
commended that new legislation be
passed to the end that the limit
to be spent annually for purcase
of machinery and equipment for
the Roads department be raised.
The Commissioners can spend
only $4,000 annually for purchase
of new equipment and machinery
and last year the county spent over
100000 for repair of old machinery
and equipment
The complete report follows:
To the Honorable, The Judge of
The Circuit Court for Garrett Coun-
ty, Maryland.
The Grand Jury for Garrett Coun-
ty, in session for the September
Term, 1858, began Monday, Septem-
Der 9Th. and concluded Gelibera-
tions Tuesday, September 9th.
We have examined 81 witnesses
and have returned True Bills of
Indictment in II cases.
All cases have been governed by
cur obligations as Jurors and our
duty to society in insisting on the
enforcement of the law In our ac-
ton in each instance. we have had
due regard for the rights of the
citizen
Acting in accordance with the
instructions given by his Honor
Associate Judge Neil c. Fraley,
we have inspected the Sheriffs res
idence and Jail the Court House,
the TreaSurer's Office and Books,
the Hospital and the New County
Roads Garage.
In our inspection of the Jail and
the Sheriffs residence we find
them to be in excellent condition,
except the painting of the wOmen's
quarters.
We recommend the following:
% Window screens and window
sills be repaired and painted.
Continued On Page Four
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-09-11
Two Alters Place In
TimOnium State Fair

Two Garrett Alters placed high
in state contests at the Maryland
State Fair held at Timonium late
in August and early this month.
They are John Wildesen and Hayes
Dignan, members of the Ryan's
Glade All club who reside in the
German area.
Wildesen placed second in the
junior division in Livestock judg-
ing. In that division a person
places not less than nine classes
of breeding and market animals
selected from beef cattle, sheep
and swine.
Hayes Dignan placed fifth in
the field of q participants in the
All Tractor Operators contest on
Saturday, September g. Under the
system of grading the lowest num-
Der of points is the winner. Dig
nan had $40 points off compared
to the winner, who had $50 points
off.
Dignan had the following points
off, written examination, $780,;
practical exam, 50; safety, 0; oper-
alton. 287; betting, So The win
ner was Fred Lohr, II, from AL
legany county He will represent
Maryland in the eastern U. S. All
club contest at Richmond, Va.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-09-11
y
Guard Unit Takes
Top Honors Again

For the second consecutive year
Company C. National Guard unit
Of Oakland was rated the Honor
Company of the 12lst Engineer Bat
talon at the annual encampment
of the 10Th division held at the
Indiantown Gap Military reserva-
ton August 16 to 30.
Company &C" has won this honor
six of the past 10 years The award
is judged on attendance, extension
courses, training. military courtesy,
squad problems, administrative
command inspections, ordnance in
spections and technical inspections.
Company &C" received a total of
1882 points with the next closest
company being "B" with 2,974
points. Many other honors were
won by company men.
For the second consecutive year
NJ. Sgt Doyle f. Biser of Oakland
was adjudged the best engineer, the
highest award given to any guards
man in the battalion. This award
is based on attendance, personal
appearance, military subjects, drill
and written tests. Sgt. Kenneth A.
Metheny was a close second. Sgt.
Metheny will leave January l to
attend officer candidate school at
Fort Benning, Ga.
At the summer camp the local
unit also had five men receive the
ten year state service medal Tor
consecutive years of service. They
were Capt. Arthur c. Calhoun, first
Lieutenant James McRobie, first
lieutenant Manlon Yost, SIC Don
aid Hinebaugh and Sp 2 Leroy
Paugh. Only thirty-eight men in
Continued On Page Four
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-09-11
Farm Queen Given
A Royal Welcome

Maryland's Farm Queen, Miss
Sue Hershberger, Is, didn't have
to be told last Saturday night that
the Grantsville area appreciated
her feat in bringing home the
honor.
Miss Hershberger who was
crowned Farm Queen a few days
ago at the State fair at Timonium
received a queens welcome.
Enroute home her car was halted
at Meadow Mountain by a motor
cade. There the mayor of her home
town, Grantsville, Lee Beachy,
presented her with a bouquet of
roses.
Then her car joined in the host
of others for the few miles to
Grantsville. At the town limits
where large banner proclaiming
Welcome Home, Queen was
strung across route 40, the pro-
ccssion joined the Northern High
school band
Led by the band a parade was
held from one end of the com
munity to the other and back to
Grantsville Elementary school.
There Mayor Beachy officially
greeted the smiling daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hershberger,
who own a farm just outside of
Grantsville. She was presented
with a three-piece set of luggage
by the citizens. Closing remarks
we're made by Paul Muha, chair
man of the welcoming committee
and principal of Northern High
School, where Sue is senior
this year.
When the people learned that
their county queen had been
chosen state queen from among
% other contestants, they decided
to do something about it.
Organizations participating in
the welcome home" gesture
we're the Grantsville Town Coun-
Gil; Grantsville Post PA, Ameri-
can Legion, and its Auxiliary Unit;
Grantsville Volunteer Fire COM
pany and its Ladies Auxiliary;
Grantsville Rotary club, North
ern High School band, Garrett
county farm bureau, and the
Homemaker clubs of Grantsville
and Casselman Valley All had
placard-bearing cars in the parade
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-09-11
Red Cross Obtains
1O4 Pints Of Blood

The American Red Cross secured
10s pints of blood from its visit in
Oakland yesterday This was four
pints more than the quota but
thirty-one short of what the work
ers had hoped to get to overcome
a former deficit.
Mrs. Grover c. Stemple. blood
recruitment chairman, gave out
the following figures; 108 persons
scheduled, 55 of them kept appoint
ment seven of these rejected; Sc
watkins, II of these rejected; total,
104 pints. Two of those who gave
blood were in the armed forces.
Forty-siX of the 104 we're replace
ments for blood previously re-
ceived by certain individuals. There
were q first time donors.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-09-11
Court Opinion
FavOrS Town In
Browning Suit
Bill Of Complaint Ordered
Dismissed By Associate
Judge Neil c. Fruley

In a court opinion handed down
by Associate Judge Neil c. Fraley
on Monday the bill Of complaint
filed by Browning, Incorporated,
against the Mayor and Town Coun-
Gil of Oakland, was ordered dis
missed.
c. H. Browning and others had
attempted to prevent the Mayor
and Council from constructing a
curb in front of their store prop
Crty on Third street.
The bill of complaint against the
council was filed June 80 and
sought an injunction against the
town. The bill alleged that the
town did not have the authority to
place a curb since they commended
that jurisdiction had been transfer
red to the State Roads commission
and had commended also that the
action was arbitrary and caprici-
GUS"
On June 4th Donald NJ. Brown
ing had presented plan for the
Browning parking lot including
surfacing and marking off the area
for angle parking with openings
at the alley and the traffic light
at Green and Third streets and
hadi asked for the opportunity to
try the plan without additional
curbing.
The council at that time voted
5 to 2 to make a 30 foot opening
at the alley opposite the city hall,
Continued On Page Four
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-09-11
nv. Russell tSM8OMSe A appointed
To attorney General Stuff

The Attorney Generals office in
Washington, D. c., has announced
the selection of H. Russell Smouse,
of Oakland, for employment in one
of the divisions of the Justice De-
partment.
The son of Mrs. Vernie Smouse
of Oakland Register of Wills, and
the late Harvey r. Smouse, he was
graduated from Princeton Uni
versity and the University of Mary
land, receiving his law degree in
June from the law school of the
latter institution. He now resides
in Baltimore with his wife and
daughter.
While attending Maryland
Smousc was a member of Delta
Theta Phi, legal fraternity, a re-
search trainee in the Civil Divi-
sion of the Department of Justice.
The appointment to his position
in the Department of Justice was
made under a program inaugu-
rated in 1852 by former Attorney
General Herbert BrOwnell, Jr.
that provides for the recruitment
of outstanding law graduates.
Officials of the Justice Depart
ment claim the recruitment pro-
gram has proved highly success
full in having young lawyers rec
ognize the Importance of govern
ment service There have been 1Sl
honor graduates of law school
placed since the inception of the
program.
One of the features of the pro-
gram allows the young lawyers to
gain a variety of experience by
allowing them to transfer between
the various divisions Of the justice
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-09-11
Town Is Restricted
On Furnishing Water
Outside Corporation

After doing a reversal on a
policy of furnishing water and
sewerage to persons outside the
corporate limits of Oakland at a
regular meeting in August, an
other reversal was thrust upon
the town this month through an
order of the State Health Depsrt-
ment.
In August c. c. Mason asked for
water and sewerage privileges for
proposed residences near South
ern High school. Before granting
the request four to three the coun-
ell rescindcd a resolution which
was passed September TO- 1856.
which had stopped all such eX-
tensions outside the corporate
limits.
A letter from Perry Prather,
director of the Department of
ftcdllH was ICdu DIT 4hOllOtdS iilSll' .
council meeting in which Mr.. Pra-
Their ordered that all construction
work be stopped on laying of water
mains in the development of c. c.
Mason, until formal approval is
received from the state department
of health to proceed. The decision
was based on the contention that
the Oakland sewer system is al
ready overloaded and that the
water supply is not overly ade-
quate. The Chester Engineers are
now in the process of making a
complete study of the water con-
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-09-11

department as vacancies occur.
Following their selection the
young attorneys received an ori-
entation course which includes a
meeting with the attorney general
and discussion of the work in the
various divisions.
Selections for the attorney gen
erals recruitment program are
made on the basis of merit and
are generally limited to those in
the top ten percent of their class.
Smouse was one of 60 students to
be chosen from a field of nearly
900 applicants.
Smouse learned Tuesday that
he was one of 144 candidates out
of PAS who passed the Maryland
State Bar examination, which he
took in July.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-09-11
Will Urge Every Voter To
Cast Ballot In Election
Next November

Garrett county's neighbor-to-
ncighbor campaign for Republican
votes this November is to be
launched tomorrow with a tea to be
held for county community chair.
men and other workers at the
home of Mrs Lewis r. Jones, coun-
ty chairman.
The purpose of this canvass. eX-
planned Mrs. Jones, it to place in
formation about Republican candi-
dates in the hands of every voter.
we will urge every one of them
to 90 to the polls in November and
give them the opportunity to make
their personal contribution to the
party
This is in line with projects Of
the American Heritage Foundation
and the Advertising Council of
Americans to give to the party OF
their choice" through TV, radio,
newspapers, magazines and posters.
The project locally is sponsored
by the Republican State Central
Committee.
Besides giving all Republicans an
opportunity to contribute to their
party the canvassers will present a
booklet on why Vote" with a
strip listing state and county candi-
dates.
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. cam
paign had its origin with the pub
Usher of the Washington Post and
Times Herald, Philip Graham, and
adopted for vigorous promotion by
the American Heritage Foundation.
Women attending the tea at Mrs.
Jones home Friday will receive
instructions for the canvass plus
materials. Each canvasser will
have a card indicating she is an
authorized agent
Mrs. Jones listed the community
chairmen as follows: Friendsville,
Mrs. Paul Fisher, assisted by Mrs.
Leroy Hostetler; Kitzmiller, Mrs
T. F. ODonnell and Mrs Milton
Pritts; Grantsville, Mrs Harry Ed
wards; Mt Lake Park, Mrs. Isaac
Turney; Accident, Mrs. Ross Speich-
er; SWanton, Mrs. Lenuel Friend,
Mrs. Chester Friend. Oakland will
have number of workers. They
will include Mrs. S. r. Pagenhardt,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-09-11
Buys Property-But Not
The Grocery and Station

Last week it was reported that
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert L. Coffey
had purchased a store in McHenry
from Mr.. and Mrs. Earle T. Glot-
felty and were operating the bust
ness.
This was not correct. The COffeys
purchased the property, but APP
parently not the store fixtures and
contents nor the gas station. The
business is still under management
of William Bower who has been in
McHenry for the past nine years,
since 1949.
The store and gas station had
been leased from Mr.. Glotfelty by
Mr.. Bower.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-09-11
District Scout Meet Set

A district scout meeting is
scheduled for this evening in
Fellowship hall of the Methodist
church in Oakland, from 1870 to
8 o'clock it was announced by
George Stuck. district chairman.
A formidable session will be
held with Robert Stanton. Will
liam Mace and w, Kenneth Johns
in charge of the October and
November themes. District com
mittee chairmen will meet with
Mr. Stuck for reports on their
activities of the month.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-09-11
Southern Hi Forms
Booster Club Group

Interested parents met last night
at Southern High school to set up
an Athletic Booster club organiza-
ton The purpose will be to pro
mote athletics in the school and
to assist wherever possible.
Mrs. Edmund Butler was named
temporary president, with DR.. H..
r. Gibson and Darrell Malone as
assistants, and Ms. Mary Martin,
secretary-treasurer
Another meeting is set for Thurs
day evening, September 25. at 8
o'clock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-09-11
Two Are HospitoIized
After Wreck On Monday

Two persons were hospitalized
as the result of an automobile
wreck near Aurora, W. Va, on
Monday afternoon.
Brought to Garrett County Me
mortal hospital in Oakland were
Charles Teter and Miss Eva Meats.
Their condition was reported as
fair by hospital attendants this
morning.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-09-11
Mercury Drops to 81

The thermometer dropped to an
official 81 degrees this morning
for the coolest morning of the
week
Weather generally has been cool
since Sunday when a light rain
fell Rain also fell Tuesday night
and Wednesday. Otherwise Ralph
Weber, veteran weather man, has
termed the conditions very normal
for this time of year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-09-11
Offices To Close

County offices in the Court
House will be closed on Friday,
September u, in observance of
Old Defenders Day, it was an
nounced this week The local banks
also announced intentions of clos
ing on that day.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-06-19
Chardon Cubs Receive
Awards at Picnic Meet

Cub Scout Pledge all together.
Preston Black, gold arrow,
two silver arrows; Richard Evin
gold arrow; Jerry Carr, two sill
yer arrows; Charles Weidig, two
silver arrows; Tim Patterson,
three silver arrows; Tommy Re
gal, three silver arrows; Ricky
Willman, one silver arrow, one
year pin.
Billy Weaver, one silver ar
row; Tommy Weaver, one sill
yer arrow; Mark Baker, one
silver arrow; Terry Lyman, five
silve arrows; Richad West,
one denner and one denner as
siStant strip.
Mr.. Weidig was presented a
Small gift by his son, Charles
Weidig from all of the Cubs.
then there was a Cub Scout
Yell' for Mr.. Weidig. Another
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-06-19

Chardon Cub Pack SO held a
round up picnic and presented
awards recently.
Awards received by the Cubs
were: Dick Colvin, bear badge; !;
Mark Ford, wolf badge and as
Sistant denner strip; D nm y
Demko, wolf badge, gold arrow,
one silver arrow; George Bo-
har, wolf badge, gold arrow;
Jeffrey Gardner, wolf badge,
gold arrow, one silver arrow.
Keith Benjamin, wolf badge,
gold arrow, two silver arrows;
Charles BoroS, bobcat pin; DAY.
id Jevnikar, bobcat pin; John
Walsh, bobcat pin, Keith Ed
ridge, bobcat pin; Rex Joiner,
bobcat pin.
Pins were pinned upside down
on the boys by one of their
parents and then they said their
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-06-19

81, 306 View Rd., Newbury, on
Rt. 322 near Sperry Rd., Tues
day. Reports state that the Land
auto hit the car driven by the
Wasson woman as she was pre-
pairing to turn.
Car driven by Sally Ann Hits,
33, haywood Trailer Park, Ches-
ter, and Marion D. Coats, 80, Rt.
2, Thwing Rd., Chardon, collid-
ed in a parking lot in Chester
Tuesday. According to the Sher-
ifs department the Coats car
rolled into the other vehicle
while they were both parked.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-06-19
Parkman Grange Honors Matrons

A special program was held
at the last meeting of Phoenix
Chapter 329 for all Past Matrons
and Patrons who attended.
Guests of honor also were Past
Grand Matron, Harriet Ryan,
Grand Representatives Goldie
Berlin and Margaret Clapp.
Worthy Matron, Jane Rau and
Worthy Patron Leonard Rau
presided in the East. A short bu.
SineSS meeting was held and
then the meeting was adjourned
for the program.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-06-19
Autos Damaged
in Accidents

Property damage accidents
reported by the sheriff's depart
ment during the week include:
Autos driven by Avon Wesley
Standard, 81, Cleveland, and
Dennis Clark Manning, %, 2765A
Mayfield Rd., Cheser, collided
on Rt. 322 near Sperry Rd., Sun
day. According to reports both
cars were travelling east when
the Manning auto, making a left
turn was hit from behind by the
car driven by Standard.
Damages were reported in an
accident involving autos driven
by Donna J. WaSson, 26, Rt. l,
Chardon, and Edward J. Land
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-06-19

A quartette favored the group
with singing Of old melodies. All
Past MatronS and Patrons were
roped and branded with the
Rocking PIX Brand after which
they were presented small gifts
from the Matron Jane Rau. The
Phoenix Players then presentd
a Skit Little Red Riding
Hood.
A lunch was served in the
dining room by the committee
with decorations of w e S tern
theme. gsIWYW
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-06-19

listing its principal location as
Chesterland, Ohio.
The objects Of the association
are fraternal, patriotic, histori-
cal and educational.
Listed as trustees until the
first annual meeting or other
meeting called to elect trustees
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-06-19
West Geauqa
.VFW Group
Incorporates

CHESTER - Ted w. Brown,
Secretary of State issued a not
for profit corporation charter to-
day to the west Geauga Post
No. 1892, Veterans of Foreign
Wars Of The United States. &"
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-06-19

poem, Job O. Bein' A Dad"
was read by Mr.. Weidig.
All were dismissed then to go
and play games, until the pic
mic supper was ready. Pop and
ice cream was the treat furnish
ed by the Cubs fund.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1958-06-19

were:
Donald Gonsalves, P.O. Box
116, CheSterland.
julius Kara, haywood PIX,
Chesterland,
John Vetter, Bass Lake, Char
Evening star., 1958-07-02

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ask for Mr.. BYER or Mr.. MILLS.
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4702 Miller ave, Bethesda. Nd
REAL ESTATE MANAGER-Experi.
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REAL ESTATE SALESMAN, II yol
are working full time nov anC
doing good but want to do better
call Mr.. Kirk, PEARSON PROP
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REsTAURANT MAN, white, expd
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ROAD INSPECTOR-The city Of
Rockville is accepting spplica-
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graduate with at least 2 to 4 yrs.
responsible exper. in road con.
struction. Must have knowledge oil
road codes and construction
drawing. civil service status, many
fringe benefits. S4,300-S5, ,050
Apply personnel ONCE, City Hall
120 South Washington st.. Rock
vile, Nd.
ROOFING MECHANIC for al types
Of tobbing repair. Ruttering spout.
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6-4S25.
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ROUTE SALESMAN, Fails Church
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