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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-05-15

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Custer we're Mrs. Charles Paugh
and daughter. Mrs Frank Brown
ing, Mrs George Browning and
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Custer and
Edith Murdoch visited Mr. and
Mrs Wesley EnloW, Saturday eve
ming.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and
Mrs Hubert Friend and family
were Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Paugh
and Janet, Mr. and Mrs. Charley
Rush and son, Mr. and Mrs. Claude
Rush, and Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd
Skies. Sunday evening guests
were Mr. and Mrs Carroll Dewitt
and family Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Custer and Edith Murdoch were
also dinner guests.
Mr.. and Mrs Hobart Bisholf
spent Sunday afternoon with three
of their aged aunts at Pennington.
Pa.
Sunday guests at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Coddington and
family we're Mrs. Glen Keller and
children. Mr.. and Mrs Farley Saw
age and daughter Betty Lorraine,
and Andrew Dewitt.
MIR. and Mrs. Daley Groves were
Friday evening supper guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J Milton Dewitt.
Sunday evening dinner guests OF
MIR. and Mrs Clyde Sanner, Jr.,
and family were Mr.. and Mrs Mil
ton Dewitt. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper
Fikc and Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde San
ner. ST..
Sunday dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clark Schlossnagle and fami-
" were Rev. and Mrs William
Hamilton and Rev, Linford Rotten
berger.
Misses Marlcne Spikcr and Shir-
ley Rodeheaver returned to their
jobs at Washington, d. c., Sunday
evening, after spending two weeks
vacation at their homes here.
Mrs. Claude Cuppett spent Mon
day afternoon with Mrs. Emerson
BiShoff.
John Bishoff and Sharon spent
Mothers Day with Mr.. and Mrs
Emerson Bishoff. Mrs. John Bish-
off and Sandy spent the day at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Frazee. Markleysburg.
Miss Margaret Georg spent part
of Saturday with her aunt, Cath
crime McCrobie.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-05-15
Keep Rules In Mind
For Lawn Moving

Moving lawns is job often as
signed to youngster because its
good for a boy to know how to
work II may be good for the boy
but not good for the lawn unless
the job is properly supervised and
few simple rules observed.
One mistake is to NOW every
other Saturday" or some other
predetermined interval. Frequency
of clipping should be determined
by the rate of growth. Grasses grow
most vigorously at this time of
year, points out Carl n Johnson.
University of Maryland landscaping
specialist, so moving may have to
be done more frequently than later
in the year.
johnson says the mower can be
set to cut lower than is generally
recommended for summer cutting
and moving should be done often
enough TO prevent the grass from
getting too hard to manage. One
of the dangers of moving grass
that has grown too thick and too
tall is the mating that may take
place if the clippings are allowed
to remain on the lawn.
A heavy layer of clippings can
cut off the supply of sun and air
to the grass underneath and may
suffocate it or invite diseases. 1t is
a good practice to rake off the
clippings when moving spring
lawns. Late in the season when the
mower is set to allow higher
stand of grass and the moving is
done less frequently, clippings may
be allowed to stay Shorter clippings
can work down to the soil level and
provide a cool mulch for the grass
roots during the hot summer. AS
they decompose, the clippings will
also add organic matter to the soil.
So the rule for spring is frequent
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-05-15

els family. Afternoon and evening
callers at the Brenneman home
were Mrs Alton Miller and chill
dren, Springs, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Yoder and daughter,
Springs, Pa. and Allen Brenne-
mans family.
James Glofelty attended the Lu-
theran church convention as dele
gate of the West Virginia synod,
at Jacksons Mill, from Monday to
Wednesday.
The Farm Bureau Discussion
group No. 8 met at the James Opel
home last Saturday evening.
Miss Mary Edith Glotfclty West
minister, visited her parents Mr.
and Mrs. ElWood Glotfelty last
Weekend
Miss Elda Schrock, Greenwood,
Del. is visiting her grandparents.
Mr. and Mrs Asa Schrock and
family and other relatives in this
vicinity.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-05-15
GLADES

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Bethel. Mas
of daughter, judy Eileen. born
May 4 Mrs. Leah Bethel was noti-
fled of the arrival of her grand
daughter
Rev. and Mrs. |. K MetZler at
tended the annual Women's Mis-
sionary Service auxiliary meeting,
at Belleville, Pa, May 8. They Wis
tied relatives at Allensville, Pa,
and Martinsburg, Pa, over the
same weekend, returning home
Tuesday.
Those attending the annual
Mennonite Youth Fellowship meet
ing at Pinto, May 10, were Mrs.
Lewis Miller, Mrs. Leah Bethel,
Viola and Maree Opel, Miriam
Brenneman, and Phyllis BoWser.
The Glade Women's Missionary
Service auxiliary met at the home
of Melvin Boilers. Grantsville, last
Wednesday. Sewing was done for
the Navajo Indians in Arizona and
for local needs.
Carroll Bethel, Mrs Evelyn
Mehelcic and Marian Bethel spent
Mothers Day with their mother,
Mrs. Leah Bethel. Frank Shriver,
near Frostburg, called at the
Bethel home, Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George BoWser had
their parents, the William BoWsers
and l. K. Metzlers as their Sun
day dinner guests on Mothers
Day. Other afternoon visitors were
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bowser and
family, Accident, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Jonas Walker, Salisbury, Pa.
Visitors at the Ernest Brenne-
man home on Mothers Day were
Mr.. and Mrs Noah Zook and fami-
ly, Greenwood, Del; Hugh Bren-
neman's family and Marvin Beitz-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-05-15
Is Your Name
BOWSER?
Do you know that:

10 you KNOW tndl.
BoWser has been in use as a sur
name for a number Of centuries. II
admits of at least two derivations
For example, according to one
authority on nomenclature, it is
Of French origin and was bestowed,
when surnames first came into
vogue, upon those who made and
sold purses. Another authority
states that BoWser is Of English
origin and is the equivalent of the
surname BoWsher which stems
from the Old English word mean
ing butcher. There is also the
possibility that BoWser may be
connected in some way with the
popular surname Bowers which in
dicated either one who made bows
or one who lived in cottage or
other humble dwelling.
According to the Fifth Series
of the Pennsylvania Archives
Jacob Bowser and Michael Bowser
both of Bedford County. we're pri-
Yates in the Pennsylvania troops
during the Revolutionary War
The first census of the United
States. taken in 1890, has listings
of Henry Noah, Ruth and William
Bowser who were residents of
Maryland and heads of families at
that time. They lived respectively
in Washington, Frederick, Queen
Annes and Cecil Counties
Hiram Bowser was school
trustee of Accident District. No, 5
Garrett County in the year ending
May 1882.
Bowser, Inc. of Chicago is d
substantial manufacturer Of gaso-
line pumps, meters and dry clean
ing equipment.
Edward Albert Bowser 1887
1910 was professor of mathematics
at Rutgers College, New Bruins,
wick. N. j. for forty years.
Russell Bowser is professor OF
labor relations and labor law al
Purdue University, Lafayette, Indi
ana.
John Victor Bowser, former vice.
president, Union Switch and sigma
Company, Swissvale, Pa, is now en-.
gagged in the practice Of law il
Pittsburgh. He is also chairman Of
the board of directors, Gateway
Finance Company, Pittsburgh.
Raymond Ralph Bowser is own
err of the Bowser Borner Testing
Laboratories, Dayton, Ohio.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-05-15
SWALLOW FALLS

Mrs. Bliss Reams and Mrs. Bert
Reams visited relatives in Cadiz,
O.. the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Reams and
daughters and Mrs. Katherine
Spiker visited Mr.. and Mrs. Daley
Lewis, MorgantoWn, w. Va, on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence A. Maybe
and family visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Hensley. Hancock, over
the weekend.
Sandra Skipper fell at her home
on Sunday and cracked her ankle
bone.
Sonya Ream and Sandra Skipper
attended a Spelling Bee on Tues
day evening.
Ronald Werdebaugh was injured
while riding a bicycle.
Elsie Ash spent Monday evening
with Naomi Reams
Miss Elinor Sines, HagerstoWn,
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore Sines over the week
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Martin, Terra
Alta, visited relatives here the past
week
Marylands highway fatality toll
for 1858 increased to 172 on May
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1958-05-15

Maryland's highway fatality toll
for 1858 increased to 172 on May 2
when three persons met death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-29
Candidates
ToAttend
Conference

Maryland Republican can
didates will attend the con-
ference 10 be held tomorrow
at the Congressional Country
Club In Bethesda by the Fed
Grafton OF Republican Women
OF Maryland. 9Th Election
District,
Gov. and Mrs. Theodore
r. McKeldin and Senators
John Marshall Butler and
j. Glenn Bean are expected
10 attend, as are Represen-
tative James P. s. Devereux.
q candidate for Governor.
with Mrs. Devereux. and 9Th
district Representative and
Mrs. Dewitt s. Hyde.
Mrs. Osborne p. Beall Of
Stevenson. Md. president Of
the federation, will preside
ut the business session start
ing at IL an. Mrs. Henri
eta Sim, Of Hagerstown,
chairman Of the 9Th district.
will be chairman Of the con-
ference, and Mrs. J. r. Pat
German Of Bethesda. vice
chairman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-29
Maid OF Cotton to Be
A MIGHTY Busy Girl

b. w. I.-she's usually q very
tired but happy young girl.
This years maid is Miss
Jean Carter OF Atlanta. Ga.
Her whirlwlnd stay In
Washington starts with her
arrival tomorrow night nc
National Airport.
Then It's of for some
shut-eye at The shoreham
where she'll be staying.
Bright and early on Thurs
day at Q she'll meet the Sec
rotary OF Agriculture and
present him with an invita-
ton TO the Memphis Cotton
Carnival next month.
At 10 am. It's interview
time for the Maid. At 1880
she'll model at the Florence
crittenton fashion show
benefit being staged by Jel-
leif's at the Shoreham. Guest
OF honor will be Mrs. Dwight
d. Eisenhower.
At 9 pm. that night the
Maid OF Cotton will star at
the Congressional Reception
at The Mayflower Hotel.
Friday is committee meet
ing time with the House Az
riculture Committee In the
House once Building. She'll
lunch with Rep. James c.
Davis Of her home district
In Georgia that day.
Saturday. the Maid will
take q tour Of Washington
with local members Of her
sorority, Delta Delta Delta.
to be followed by q tea in her
honor.
Then In football fashion II
will be From Washington TO
Richmond TO Charlotte TO
Memphis"
She winds up on May 10
and 20 with a schedule that
reads in big bold letters
REST.
With those two days out
Of the way she's then on TO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-29

host and hostess last night.
Both are honorary members
OF the club.
A highlight OF the dinner
was the unveiling OF a copy
OF the original Rembrandt
Peaie portrait OF Monroe.
The copy was painted by
Capt. Charles Bittinger. for
mer president OF the club and
one OF Washingtons noted
artists. The original hangs In
Mr.. Hoes home here.
The dinner was held In A
setting reminiscent OF Mon
roe's times. The stage In the
auditorium was arranged 20
represent Mrs. Monroes
music room. and contained
several Furnishings Of the
Monroe period loaned espe-
cially 10 the club by Mrs.
Harold Brooks. who was
chairman for last nights
banquet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-29
Bank Club
Hears of
Housing

A proposed amendment TO
the National Housing Act to
ease financing OF housing
Developments so that single
women Of all ages can afford
a place Of their own was dis
cussed last night by Mrs.
Jency Price Houser.
A registered lobbyist. Mrs.
Houser. spoke at a dinner
meeting Of the Bank Woman's
Club Of Washington which
took place at the Marriott
Motor Hotel.
Hostess for the reception
and dinner were members
Of the Bank Women's Club
from the National Bank Of
Washington.
Mrs. Houser outlined sew
eral Of the requirements for
these housing projects which
included multi-story elevator
dwellings. good lighting.
safety measures such as hand
rails and commercial facili-
ties such as a drug store
beauty parlor and q doctors
ONCE; also q place for social
activities. good transporta-
ton nearby. and O sense Of
security by making 1t i'm
possible for lone women to
be turned out because Of
retirement.
The speaker said. The
natural trend for housing
the single-person family is
one-third retired persons TO
two-thirds or more working
persons.
1T stands to reason that
when the worries OF getting
proper housing vanish. these
single persons can become
goodwill ambassadors, here
and abroad. thus raising the
American standard Of living
in q literal sense"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-29
Arts Club
Honors
Monroe

The 200th anniversary OF
the birth OF President James
Monroe was celebrated by
members Of the Arts Club
Of Washington last night In
a setting appropriate 10 the
occasion.
The Arts Club headquar-
ters on I ST. rect Is the former
home Of Monroe. and II was
from this historic spot that
he was escorted 10 the United
States Capitol 10 take his
oath OF once a. NTH Presi-
dent OF the United States.
Two direct descendants Of
President Monroe--Mr. Lau-
renee Gouverneur Hoes. who
is president OF the Monroe
M m orial Foundation at
Fredericksburg. Va, and Mrs.
Henry Freeman Clark-were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-29

Ihs Maid Of Cotton, 1885
that Is, Is always a pretty,
busy girl,
BY the end Of the Maids
tour-which takes her 10 ~
cities where she models her
APIECE Affection wardrobe
and acts as the cotton indus
try's goodwill ambassador,
and which includes a visit 10
Europe. and 10 Jamaica,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-29

Harvey w. Wiley arose TO
remind the delegates that
they had opened the meet
ing with the Lords Prayer
and that II would be seemly
II "trespasseS we're forgiven"
on both sides.
Teachers Honored
Mrs. lines read Mrs.
Prout's letter at the conclu-
sion OF the meeting. after a
program during which fed
Grafton Oscars" we're pre-
sented 10 six District public
schools teachers for out
standing work during the
past year.
Just before adjourning the
session. she addressed Mrs.
Ernest w. Howard. fedora
ton director OF the Ladies
Auxiliary OF the District Of
Columbia Fire Department.
declaring that she had re-
ceived q letter from the
auxiliary stating II had de-
cided against sending any
delegates TO the election
meeting.
When Mrs. Howard re-
sponded that names OF dele
gates would be sent 10 her
soon. Mrs. lines asserted she
had been told by the auxil-
larry president that Mrs.
Howard would mot be a
spokesman for the club" and
that she also had been told
the club had disbanded.
Later. the auxiliary presi-
dent. Mrs. Myrtle Moffitt,
told The Star she had not
talked with Mrs. lines at all,
that the auxiliary had not
disbanded and would dis
cuss the question Of sending
delegates in the near future.
She confirmed that the
auxiliary had instructed the
secretary to state in a letter
some time ago that 1t would
not have delegates at the
May meeting. However. she
said. the auxiliary has paid
its dues and II know we are in
good standing"
Nominees Presented
The slate presented by the
Nominating Committee yes
terday included the follow
ing candidates. in addition to
Mrs. Gates: Mrs. Harry
Schnabel. for first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. John r. Thomas.
for second vice president:
Mrs. Harvey o. Craver, for
recording secretary; Mrs.
Howard p. Locke, for assist
ant recording secretary; Mrs.
Ludo c. Pickett. for corres-
ponding secretary; Mrs. Ruth
Meggs, for assistant cores
ponding secretary: Mrs. VIII
liam White, for treasurer. and
Mrs. Lawrence j. Blackmar
for assistant treasurer.
In addition, Mrs. Ernest
N. Gore was nominated from
the floor for assistant treas
urer.
United States Savings
Bonds were presented yeSter-
day to three of the teachers
selected for federation Os-
cars: George F, Waltz of
Mckinley High School; VIII
liam H. Penn of Paul Junior
High School. and Leonard w.
Hines Of Coolidge High
School.
The others. who received
citations were DR.. Theodore
Libber. Coolidge; Donald M.
Brown, Roosevelt. and James
s. Clark. Taft.
Two others. Paul T. Gar
rett and Lewis r. Steely, had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-29
Boron Gobor Kende
VISITING Here

Baron and Baroness Gabor
Kende OF Lima. Peru. are
houseguests for q few days
OF Maj. Willis Alexander
0arvey. USA tretired). and
Mrs. Carney. The visitors
met yesterday with the apos-
tolic delegate Amleto Gio-
vanni Cicognani.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-29

Birmingham. Toronto. Mont
real and then 10 Europe.
Frankly. we're pretty tired
Just writing up the itinerary.
ELEM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-29

been selected for honors but
could not be present.
Harold Gray. president of
the Federation Of Citizens
Association. who headed the
Committee Of Judges. intro
duced the teachers individu-
ally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-29
Federation Continues
Dispute Over Bylaws

Continued From Page A.,
David Gates, who headed the
slate presented yesterday by
the nominating committee,
and Mrs. Charles s. Miller,
who was nominated from the
floor.
A member OF the Takoma
Park Women's Club and for
mer FIRST vice president Of
the federation. Mrs. Gates
competed with Mrs. lines for
the presidency two years ago
In a close contest.
Nominated by Mrs. lines
Mrs. Miller, whose candl-
dacy was sponsored by the
New Era Club, is chairman OF
the federation's Fine Arts
Department and vice chair
man OF legislation. Mrs.
lines. who also Is president Of
the New Era Club. personally
presented her name 10 the
nominating committee at Its
meeting q week ago.
The storm which has
swirled about the changes In
the bylaws since they we're
approved last month broke
out anew yesterday with the
reading Of the minutes Of the
March meeting and OF the
special meeting last Thurs
day called by the president TO
discuss the revisions in
question.
The Thursday session was
closed and there were vary
ing interpretations Of a mo-
ton which was passed To re-
afiirm the March action.
According TO the minutes
read yesterday, Miss Cornelia
Hill moved that these revi-
sions As passed at the last
Executive Board meeting
stand and that the Revisions
Committee be instructed to
change the Constitution to
bring 1t into conformity"
Whether the vice chairmen
would be certified to vote In
next months election wasn't
clear yesterday after the
meeting adjourned.
Mrs. Charles Pierce. revi-
sions chairman who did not
attend the session Thursday,
said she had received no in
structions in regard to the
changes contemplated in
Miss Hills motion.
Mrs. lines said she had no
intention Of personally call
ing the matter to the atten-
ton Of the revisions chair
man.
Explanation Asked
The two had clashed ear
lier when Mrs. lines repeat
eddy demanded an explana-
ton from Mrs. Pierce as to
why she originally submitted
the proposed revisions involv-
ing the vice chairmen and
later had opposed them on
the grounds they were con-
trary to the constitution.
Mrs. Pierce repeatedly re-
piled that she personally had
never approved the proposals
but had included them in her
report because she UNDER
stood they had been read and
voted on favorably by the
Advisory Council and that
Mrs. lines wanted them.
Il didn't agree then and /
have never agreed they were
in conformity with the con-
stitution," she said. ANY
way" she added at one point,
"A chairman has a right to
change her mind"
The bitter debate even
tually was halted when Mrs.
The Nome nugget., 1958-04-04
Mailman Awarded 5000 For Bites Inflicted By French Poodle

MINEOLA, N. Y, R-A mail man who says he has been bitten by Is dogs in IF years received $9,000 out-of-court settlement Wednesday for bites inflicted by a French poodle.
 Charles. E. Serven, 43, charged in State Supreme Court here that he was bitten four times by poodle owned by Mrs Sinone Sampson of New York City, who is on Serven's route.
 Serven said he also suffered back injuries while fighting off the dog on Sept "A, 1856. He asked $100,0OO damages.
 Serven now makes his rounds with a battery ry-powered stick, known as dog-training cane The batteries activate a vibra- tor at the tip, which causes dogs to keep their distance
The Nome nugget., 1958-04-04
One-leggged Man Hero of Sierras

BISHOP, Calf. R - A tall, one-legged man who believes in getting things done and going through the red tape later" is the hero of California's high Sier- "a today.
 Bob Symons, 48 years old yes terday, has been called ''the most fabulous pilot I've ever seen" by a number of pilots who need not take back seat to anyone them selves.
 Symons is Bishops Fire Com missioner and a City Councilman as well as a Chief Warrant Of ficer in Squadron 66 of the Civil Air Patrol.
 "They call us the renegrades, 2 he laughs, because we do a lot of things we're not supposed to do."
 During the past week, Syrnons, with a variety of heart-throbbing aerobatics, located the wreckage of helicopter through heavy weather to the spot.
 After a few hours of sleep he was called in by rangers at Yo- semitic National Park to find a quartet of stranded Stanford Uni versity students who were stranded high in the parks mountains.
 Symons found the young hik- CTS, dropped notes, food, medical supplies and then guided the Army's big flying banana" cop ter in for their rescue.
 "When there's somebody in trouble, it fires me up," says Syrnons. T know the mountains quite well. I've flown in them more than anybody else in the country.
 Its a challenge to see if can help get these people out of the wilderness when they need it."
 Symons, born in Bishop, lost his right leg in 1936-in a hay chopper on his fathers nearby ranch.
 Does it hamper his flying?
 Mot a bit," he replied. "In fact, in a way, it's help. The wooden leg never falls asleep. And I never worry about ter mites"
 Symons has been flying since 1929 and has had lot of exper- fence with gliders. During World War II he was a glider instructor for the Air Force.
 He once held the worlds record for altitude soaring in a two place glider at 38,650 feet and has been up to 40,80O feet in single-seater.
 A. versatile fellow in every sense, he is also president of the Bishop Chamber of Commerce and runs his own flying service where he rents planes and in
The Nome nugget., 1958-04-04
5000 Homeless In In California Due
 To Floods

SAN FRANCISCO, LR - Sun- shine broke over storm battered California Thursday but thou sands remained flooded out of their homes and hundreds snow bound in a train and mountain lodges.
 At least four persons died in the most recent of continuing series of storms that swept over the state.
 Gov. Goodwin J. Knight de- clared all of California disaster area.
 An estimated 5000 were flood ed out of their homes, mostly in towns bordering San Francisco Bay.
 More than 200 persons were snowbound, trapped in stalled train in the high Sierra or caught at mountain lodges by snow bound highways.
 Main highways over the high Sierra on the Eastern border of California between Northern Cal ifornia and Reno were closed
 Scores evacuated homes threat ened by mudslides in San Fran cisco and metropolitan Oakland.
The Nome nugget., 1958-04-04

structs pupils as well as operating the piper cub leadership.
 He's a top notch photographer too. His pictures of the rescue of the four Stanford students from the Sierra Monday made front page all over America.
 How does he take pictures while flying alone in a light plane?
 "It's easy," he grins. "When I take pictures, or drop supplies, out the door, I fly with my knees. Nothing to it."
The Nome nugget., 1958-04-04
Troubles?

GALILEE, R. l., R-Firefight- CTS were called Wednesday to put out a blaze aboard fishing boat tied up at a pier and had more trouble with a fish net than they had with the fire.
 A big net became entangled in the wheels of a fire truck. For two hours firefighters tugged and hauled to no avail. Finally, they jacked up the truck, removed the wheels and unsnarled the net.
 The fire was not serious.