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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Worth Repeating: -.

A statement is worth repeating. A few weeks ago we
tossed around few flowers for the county and state roads
workers. the who the snowplows and other equip
used for removal We said lot to these
people for keeping roads open and that appreciated
their efforts.
We just bit haSy in stating that they always keep
roads That the unprecedented four days
of storm and wind the likes of which this county has seldom
experienced But the rest of the statement holds good
These people worked day and night. Many
hauston from the seemingly futile task They finally waited
for the wind subse before proceeding But the storm
they went at again with renewed vgor and
not satisfied until all roads open the shortest possible
time.
few weeks ago said twelve inch snowfall was taken
But not prepared for the
thirty inch snowfall in February top of thirty inches
which fell January Weather has been unusual all the
country and just the opposite from what person would
pect.
The surprising thing is how quickly the county recovered
the effects of the storm While Baltimore still
laundering in inactivity and virtual hepessness Garrett
county running schedule and this credit to the
road and their supervisors.
Man persistent person. swapping back when ADVERSE
ty hits But actually just tiny creature with ten
dency have exaggerated opinion of himself Man never
able harness the elements Of nature and control
them.
1t takes storm such as week to realize that if
man thinks he his he just eckons without God
An editorial in 1854 reiterates position Following
three destructive storms within month it stated, wind,
hail thunder lightning and rain merely that we are en-
dependent the of God for very existence
To this now add snow
So while we acknowledge the mighty power of Gre
aor appreciation to our fellow men for their
work in our behalf in putting conditions back to normal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Entries Received In
Teen Art Exhibit

Several entries from Northern
and Southern High school have
been received in the annual Teen
Age Art Exhibit sponsored by
Garrett Branch of the American
Association of University Women,
in connection with the AAUW state
convention.
All art work is to be taken to the
Ruth Enlow library in Oakland by
Saturday, March Is, where it will
remain on exhibit for two weeks.
A first prize Of S.. second prize
and third prize of $3.50 each will
be awarded locally. Winners will
be entered in state competition.
Mrs. Edward F. Smouse, art
chairman for AAUW, said this con-
test had been conducted in the
county since 1851. In the first year
of competition Mary Lou Morgan
won a first prize and Jackie Groves
a second prize in the state compe-
tition, but since that time no local
entries have won recognition.
Students may enter several class
cs: Media may be oil, water color,
tempera; the drawing may be cray
on, charcoal, pencil or ink.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Fish CuIturist Named

William E. Hartman, of Accident,
has been named regional fish
culturist for the State Game and
Inland Fish commission, to sue
coed Sigmund Brantingscn, Frost
burg, who has accepted position
in New Jersey.
Hartman is a graduate of Acct
dent High school and St. Johns
college at Annapolis. He also re-
ceivcd a degree from the Uni
vcrsity of Maryland.
During World War II he served
with the 9th infantry division in
the Pacafic and was overseas three
and onc-half years. He had been
assistant fish culturiSt at the Bear
Creek hatchery since l948.
He is married and has three
children, Paul, IL; Joyce, 10; and
Carl, 8. Hartman is active in the
American Legion and Rotary club.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Certified Seed
Growers Meeting
Set For March 3rd

Several farmers in Garrett
County have been interested in
growing certified seed. There arc
certain laws and regulations re-
garding growing certified seed
that need to be understood and
discussed. A meeting will be held
at the Accident Fire Hall March 3,
at 1000 a. m, at which time Joseph
l.. Newcomer. University of Mary
land Extension Agronomist and
Seed Specialist, will discuss the
following; ~ Principles of ccrti-
fled seed production ~ Require
ments or labels to meet Mary
land State Seed Law.
Any farmers, seed handlers, or
other Interested persons arc free
to attend this meeting which is
sponsored by the County Agents
office.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Dewitt Resigns AS
A. S. C. Chairman

H. Robert Dewitt announced this
week that he had submitted his
resignation as chairman of the Ag-
riculturc Sterilization committee.
effective as Of March L. Mr.. Dc
Witt recently sold his farm and
plans TO devote his full time to his
position with the Federal Land
Bank and the Production Credit
association. He said the sale of his
farm makes him ineligible to serve
on the ASC committee
He is being succeeded by Curtis
Savage, who operates a farm near
McIIcnry. Mr.. Savage is presently
serving as vicc-chairman and will
become the chairman. Keith Stahl,
of near Red House, will become
vicc-chairman and Ray Riddcr, also
Of near Red House, and who had
previously been elected as first
alternate, will become the other
regular member of the committee
The ASC administers the agri-
cultural program of the Federal
government
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Northern-Southern
Tilt To Be Friday

The basketball game between
Northern and Southern High
schools has been re-scheduled for
Friday evening. February %. in the
Northern High school gymnasium
at Cove.
The game originally was set for
Friday, February 81, but called off
on account of weather conditions
and set for Saturday, March 1. 1t
was announced Monday however,
that the day had been moved up
one day, and is now set for Friday.
Southern won the first game
played on the Oakland court on
January 90 by the score of 81 to
So.
If Northern wins the game a play
off game will be necessary to
determine the county winner, TO
represent the area in the district
elimination tournament.
The tourney gets under way
Friday afternoon. March 7, in the
Fort Hill High school gymnasium
in Cumberland Oldtown will meet
Walkersville in a class c contest.
The winner will play Hancock
High for the title on March s.
In Friday evening games either
Northern or Southern will play
ClearSpring of Washington county
at 6 o'clock in the first class B
tilt. In the other tB" semi-final at
7:30 Valley High of Homecoming will
play Frederick cOunty's represen-
tative, yet to be announced.
Fort Hill and Frederick will
tanglc in the first Glass A game
Friday night at 8. North Hagcrs-
town drew a bye and will tackle
the Frederick-Fort Hill winner in
the championship game Saturday
night The class B finale will be
the second on the program Sat
urday night, March 8.
Winners in the three classes adj
vance to College Park for the state
tournament.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Meeting at Accident
To Launch Red Cross
Annual Roll Call

A meeting in the Accident school
on Tuesday evening. March 4, at
1870 will launch the 1858 Red
Cross drive for funds in this coun-
ty.
Frank O'Conncr, district director,
Alexandria, Va, will be the speaker
and will outline good tcchniques
for fund raising and solicitation,
A film on Red Cross work will be
shown, it was announced by Mrs.
Kermit Glotfelty, county chairman
for the drive,
Refrcshmcnt will be served by
the school cafeteria at cost of
sixty cents. Mrs Glotfclty said
cards were being mailed to over
eighty people who served as
solicitors last year. Others who are
willing to serve this year arc
asked to contact Mrs. GlotGclty.
She said nearly every area could
use more solicitors.
The quota set for the county
this year is over four thousand
dollars. Mrs. Glotfclty said some
advance gifts already had been
given, SIS from Potomac Edison
Co, IS from Mrs. Paul Naylor,
Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
II Persons File
As Candidates

The political pot is beginning
to simmer with the announcement
this week of II candidates for
public office.
Ross Speicher, minister of the
Church of the Brethren and an
insurance agent, has filed for the
Republican nomination for State
Senator, Speicher. a resident of
district 5. was one of four minis
tiers ordained as elders in the
Church of the Brethren at a con-
vention last October.
A son of Mrs. w. A. Speicher
of Accident, and the late Mr..
Speicher, he is pastor of the
Hostetler church near Meyersdale.
An illness put him in the hospital
for several weeks in January. He
is a former member of the Board
of Education. Clifford Friend, in
cumbent, has indicated he plans
to file, but has not done so up to
this time.
Two For Treasurer
Two persons filed during the
week for county treasurer on the
Republican ticket. They are Mrs.
Bernicc Sanders, wife of Gordon
Sanders, of Mt. Lake Park; and
Lester White. of near Deer Park.
Mrs Sanders has been assistant
to Joseph WEIGH, present treasurer,
for several years and has also as
sisted Mrs. VERNE Smouse in her
work as register of wills. She is
daughter of Ben Dewitt, of Oak
land.
Mr. White, is son of George
A. White He has been deputy
clerk in the office of Richard l..
Davis, clerk of the Circuit court,
for a number of years. Both are
graduates of Oakland High school
Mr.. White, a World War IL veter-
an, is 46 years of age He is active
in church and civic affairs.
Out For Sheriff
James f. Frantz on Monday
announced his candidacy for sheriff.
to succeed himself. Frantz was
named sheriff last June by Gov
ernor Theodore R. McKeldin and
sworn into office June IS. He sue
ceeded Paul w. Fisher who re-
signed to accept an appointment
as county assessor.
Prior to becoming sheriff Mr..
Frantz had served as deputy I'M
der Mr.. Fisher. Prior to that he
operated store in Friendsvillc
and earlier had worked for the
county roads department. He is a
native of Friendsville
Continued on Page Four)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Special Section
In Today's Issue

The Republican is publishing
a special section for today's is
sue, containing eight magazine
size pages of snow pictures, TAX
en- last weekend following the
worst storm in the past several
years.
They are being distributed
free to every subscriber and
news stand purchaser and will
cost nothing extra as long as
there are Republicans for this
week. Around 100 extra news
papers are being printed this
week, above the normal num-
Der, making a press run of some
1890. After these are exhausted
the special section may still be
obtained at The Republican Of
flee for ten cents, for people
who might want to mail them to
friends and relatives. Some 300
of these will be available.
The photographs were taken by
members of The Republican
staff with two of them being
contributed by James Rock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Today Is Deadline
For Council Filing

With this afternoon at o'clock
the deadlinc for filing for munich
pal offices for the town of Oak
land, only four candidates had APP
pearcd on the scene up to II
o'clock.
They we're John R. Browning,
John II. Wolf and Clayton o.
Winters for members of the City
Council. Winters is councilman at
present but his term expires. Mrs.
Beryldine Stanton has filed for city
treasurer. AS yet there is no candi-
date for mayor. The term of Mayor
Russell L. Smith expires this term.
Terms of Harry L. Stemplc and
Robert Maroney as councilmcn
also expire. Hold-ovcr members
of council are DR.. E. l. Baumgart-
ncr. Carroll Miller and Eugene
Finn.
The city election is scheduled
for Monday, March TO-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Sentence Juvenile

A fourtecn-ycar-old juvenile was
sentenced to be confined to the
Maryland Training School for
Boys for three years or until he is
officially discharged, as the result
of some thicving recently.
He was arrested by Trooper
Charles II. Dewitt He was charged
with breaking into the dwelling
Of Randolph Charles Rush and
stealing a pistol, leather jacket,
two hunting knives, two pocket
knives, a flaShlight and some am
munition. County authorities said
he had been in trouble before,
once in Allegany county,
The case was tried before AS
sociatc Judge Neil c. Fraley sit
ting as juvenile judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
To Present Plays

The two onc-act plays, Especial
~ For You and How the Story
Crew. which we're to have been
presented last Thursday by the
Business and Professional Women S
club. will be given tonight, Febru-
airy 81, at 8 o'clock, at the bennett
Road school.
During intermission group of
boys, The Ivy Leagucrs, will en-
terrain. Home made candy and soft
drinks will be sold. Tickets are
available at the door for Is cents
for adults and 35 cents for chill
dren.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Rotary Establishes
4-Year Scholarship

The Oakland Rotary club has
established a four-ycar scholar
ship to any one of the Maryland
State Teachers colleges, for a
Southern High school graduate,
it was announced this week.
The scholarship will be available
this coming September TO the
graduate who meets the qualifi-
cations established by the club.
The qualifications include; 1.
Must be a student whose parents
are not financially able to pro-
vide the funds necessary for a
college education; 2, Must be a
student who has made a good
high school record, and shows
promise of success as a college
student; 3. Must be a student whose
personality traits insure success
full adjustment to college life; and
4. Must be a student willing to
teach the two required years in
Garrett county, if vacancy exists.
The scholarship will pay all OK
pcnScs for a four-ycar period. The
Rotary Scholarship committee
will have tho duty to screen and
select the eligible candidate Mem
bcrs arc Willard Elliott, chair
man; Willis Shaffer, Melvin Right,
Alva Gortncr, John Wolf, John For
man and Edward Kahl.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Voting Machines
Set Up To Teach
Proper Operation

Voting machines have been
placed at four places in the coun-
ty for the convenience of voters, it
was announced by the Board of
Supervisors of Elections.
These are placed to acquaint
the voters with the operation of
the voting machines and there will
be instructors at the locations to
provide the proper information.
Frank Spoerlein will be on
duty at the Spoerlein garadc in
Accident Harvey Gortncr will be
at the Motor Service company
building in GrantSville. James
Ross will be at the Ross Hard
ware store in Fricndsville, and
Russell L. Smith, chief clerk to
the election board, will be in the
lobby of the Court House in Oak
land, for the convenience of the
public
The board is asking that voters
80 to these locations and learn to
use the machines properly.
Mr. Smith also announced this
week that the Attorney General
has set April 10 as the last day
for registering, transferring or
affiliating before the primary
election of May 20. The date of
April 81 had been previously an
nounccd by the local election
board.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
County Now In
"MOpping Up"
Stage From Storm

Almost week of thawing
brought Garrett county to the
''mOpping up" stage in its battle
with the unusual winter weather,
but rain and then slcet Wednes-
day afternoon and evening brought
additional worries to the noun
tain top. Nearly two inches of new
snow fell during the night to
help stall any high water or dan
ger to telephone power lines.
State Roads officials reported
that all 158 miles of state high
ways we're opened at least one
way by last Friday and that the
men had been on the job since
that time in widening all of them
to two lanes and more
County roads crews, with TAO
miles to patrol, we're not in such
good shape, but county roads Of
ficials reported yesterday that
practically all of the roads that
are used to any extent are open,
at least one way. Plows have been
at work in widening all highways
since Tuesday.
Purchase Blower
In order to aid in clearing the
roads this week and for future
storms, the County Commissioners
negotiated this week for blower,
not as large as the blower owned
by the State Roads commission,
but one that was adequate to do
the work. They obtained the pillow
through Army Surplus. and were
able to put the pillow in working
condition at a cost of $500 1t had
been used only one winter, II. d.
Swartzcntruber, president of the
Commissioners, stated. A new
blower, he said, would have cost
in the ncighborhood of $4,000.
The county was returning to
normal quickly Schools opened
again on Monday with good at
tendance, and have continued with
out a break since that time.
A break in the weather over the
weekend made it possible for
workers to concentrate all their
efforts on getting highways open,
although it was not until Tuesday
that all county roads we're opened
to traffic. One trouble spot was
at the top of the river hill on the
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27

She will be accompanied by
Peter Lukas, of Cumberland, who
also will present some musical
numbers. Rev James Mehring,
Deer Park, and the high school
orchestra will complete the pro-
gram
Merritt Feather will be master
of ceremonies and the Pythians
have arranged for door prizes and
refreshments
The celebration will commence
rate the beginning of the 95th
year of the order of Knights of
Pythias in the United States and
the 6Sth year of Garrett Lodge in
Oakland Grand lodge officers have
been invited. Phul Mitchell is
scheduled to receive a fifty-year
veterans jewel
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Two Violate Motor
Vehicle Regulations

Only two persons we're listed in
the trial magistrates office this
week with having violated the
motor vehicle laws of the state.
Earl c. Friend, trial magistrate,
listed them as follows:
Carl Frceland Watts, of Kitz-
miller. charged with operating an
automobile under the influence of
liquor, was fined 500 and costs,
and on a charge of reckless driv-
ing was fined SIS and costs.
Dennis Burr Heitt. Moorcficld,
w. Va, on a charge of reckless
driving, was fined $40 and costs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Food Distribution Dates
For March Announced

Dates for the next distribution
of surplus food by the County
Commissioners we're announced
this week through D. p. Smousc,
distributor for the Board.
GrantSvillc. Wednesday, March 5,
$50 to 11:30 a. m.
Fricndsvillc, Wednesday, March
5. 100 to $3.50 p. m.
Oakland, Thursday, March 6, 8
TO 11:30 a. m.
Kitzmillcr, Thursday, March 6,
100 to 2:30 p. m.
Bloomington, Thursday, March 6,
$3.50 to p m.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Find Weather Balloon

Lonnic Long. Frank Schcll and
F. II. CorliSS. Jr., found weather
balloon Tuesday afternoon hang
ing in a tree near Deep Creek
Lake. along U. S. 219. The balloon
was in shrcds and was attached
to a square box of about eight
inches, with a torpedo shaped
metal piece also about eight inches,
attached to it, There was delicate
instrument inside of this.
They retrieved the object and
brought it to the Oakland post
office. 1t will be returned to a
weather station in Pittsburgh.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Seek 1858 Maryland Mother

The search is on for the 1858
Mother of Maryland. Nomination
blanks arc to be sent to Lucy Vir-
ginia Barnslcy. 2 Lynch street,
Rockville,
To be eligible a woman must be
SuCcesscul mother, an active
member of religious body, that
she embody traits highly regarded
in mothers, that she eXemplify IN
her life and conduct the precepts
of the Golden Rule, that she have
sense of responsibility in civic
affairs
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Buys Youthland

Mrs. Virginia Upole, wife of
Harold Upole. has purchased Youth
land from Mrs Mary Helen Mum
ma, and will take charge on Sat
urdaY, March l, it has been an
nounccd.
Mrs. Upole has been operating
Backbone Mountain Inn for the
past five years and will continue
TO operate this business IS we'll as
Youthland.
Youthland is the only exclusive
children's shop in Oakland and
has been operated by Mrs. Mum.
ma for the past several years.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
PythianS Set For
Anniversary Event

Garrett Lodge No. 113. Knights
of Pythias, has completed plans
for its annual anniversary cele-
bration and Ladies night, to be
held Friday evening in Castle hall
in Oakland at s o'clock.
Featured among the enter
tainers is Sandra Rucker, of
Flintstone, year old daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Rucker, who
has obtained quite a reputation for
singing and dancing, and who has
appeared on various radio and
television programs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
World Day Of Prayer
Is Monday. March u

The World Day Of Prayer, to be
held at the Glade Mennonite
church was postponed until Mon
day March II. 1t was listed last
week in the items as Friday
March II.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Cor Damaged by Fire

The 1888 Buick Automobile Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde A. Gnegy Mt
Lake Pprk, was damaged by fire
last Thursday afternoon about $50
o'clock.
Oakland firemcn answered the
alarm and succeeded in eXtinguiSh-
ing the flames with damage to the
automobile estimated at about $3.50,
1t was partially covered by insur-
ance.
Firemcn said the fire was caused
by d short circuit In the wiring
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-02-27
Carter To Retire
As County Agent

After tWenty-nine years of serv-
ice as county agricultural agent in
Garrett county, John II. Carter
will give up his duties on Friday,
February %, at 4;30 o'clock. Mr..
Carter took over his duties on
February Is, 1929, after having
taught agriculture in Friendsville
High school since 1926.
Mr.. Carter was a veteran of
World War l. serving in an in
fantry headquarters company. While
in active service in France he was
gasSed in one of the Verdun sec
tors and became a hospital patti
ent. He entered University of
Maryland in 1922 and upon gradual
ton came to Friendsville to teach.
In August 2, 1856. he had an
unusual privilege of receiving a
portrait of himself at a special
ceremony at the annual Farm
picnic and All rally at Pleasant
Valley. The portrait was placed in
the lodge hall at the All center
there.
The picture was presented in
recognition of Mr. Carriers efforts
in obtaining the area for All club
work and for his administration in
Garrett county over the years.
Mr.. Carter has used his efforts
for many years in promoting agri-
culture in the county, helping
with potato production, cold
weather crops, rural development,
agricultural fair, and many other
activities.
One Of his first projects was as
Sisting maple syrup producers to
improve the quality of their prod
ucts, and in developing a trade
name, Crest O. the Alleghanies. -
The dairy industry of the county
also was greatly expanded during
his continuous contacts with the
farm people.
He was primarily responsible for
the Western Maryland All center
at the Bittinger recreation area,
which attracts many people from
other sections.
He remarked yesterday that one
of the incest things about his work
in the county was working with
people"
He received the distinguished
service award from the National
nty Agents Association in 1858
for outstanding work in the EXten-
sion service.
He has resided at Mt. Lake with
his wife for a number of years.
They have no children Mr. Car
ter is a member of the Oakland
Rotary club, the Oakland Masonic
lodge and other organizations.
He expects to spend his leisure
hours at his workshop in his base
ment and to keep busy with a
number of hobbies
Successor Not Named
His successor has not been Of
ficially announced, the Extension
Service of the University main
tanning they can't name a success
sor to vacancy until one is
created, However, papers are being
processed which indicates that his
successor will be James McHenry
associate county agent, who has
been in Garrett county since Feb
ruary, 1851, at which time he was
graduated from the University Of
Maryland.