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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
Found Guilty On Three
Motor Vehicle Churqes

Neal SWeitzer, of SWanton, was
found guilty of three violations of
the motor vehicle laws when given
hearing last evening in the Of
flee of Trial Magistrate Robert
NJ. Maroney.
SWeitzer struck the parked auto
mobile owned by Mrs. Alvin
Friend, and was found guilty of
leaving the scene of an accident.
He pleaded guilty to this charge.
Magistrate Maroney also found
him guilty of driving under the
influence of alcohol. He was fined
500 and costs in each case The
third charge was for reckless
driving. He was fined $25 and costs
for this offense but the fine was
suspended.
The accident occurred Tuesday
night and was Investigated by
Trooper Robert Henline.
Fred VanSickle, of near Sand
Flat, posted $500 bond for his APP
pearance when called on charge
of assault and battery upon the
person of c. Nj. Railey. The hear
ing was set for this morning but
was postponed when it was learned
one of the witnesses was in hos
pital in UniontoWn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28

The Rev. Charles Goodwin, pastor
OF St. Paul's Methodist church,
Oakland, and Father Fidelis, o.
F. M. Cap, pastor of St. Stephens
Catholic church, Grantsville, and
st. AIMS church, Avilton, will de-
liver the sermons to the graduates
of Southern and Northern High
school at services on Sunday night,
in the school auditoriums.
Mr.. Goodwin, a graduate of West
Virginia Wesleyan college and
Garrett Theological Seminary, was
ordained in 1851. He came to Oak
land in June, of 1858 from Moore
field, w. Va. He previously had
served at Bishop Hill, Ill, and
a student charge in Upshur coun-
ty. w. Va.
He has served as camp director,
workshop leader and platform
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
Memorial Day
ObserVanCes Are
Being Planned

Memorial day will be observed
here with the usual parade,
decoration of graves of the de-
ceased, and a brief Memorial day
address before the tomb of the
unknown soldier.
The events are in charge of the
American Legion Post at Oakland,
headed by Clarence Stem, and by
the Knights of Pythias Lodge No.
113.
The parade will assemble at
1920 Saturday morning in front of
the city hall. Included will be the
boy and girl scouts, the Junior
High school band, the Mt. City
Band, the Knights of Pythias men,
bers and the National Guard unit.
They will march to the cemetery
where the ceremonies will take
place. The Pythians have their
own service, after which they
decorate the graves of deceased
members.
The Oakland firemen also have
a service of their own. A detail
from the National Guard will con-
clude their ceremonies with the
blowing of Taps.
To Decorate Graves
Members of Grantsville's Legion
Post PA, will decorate LOG graves
in seven area cemeteries, accord
ing to Charles Bender, adjutant.
Memorial Day services Saturday
will be held as follows: st. AIMS
cemetery, Avilton, 8:45 a. M; Mt
Zion, Long Stretch, 9:15; Johnson,
route 2, Frostburg, GAS; Finzel,
10:15; Grantsville, IL; Bittinger,
noon, and New Germany, l p. m.
Services at Grantsville will in
clude a parade to the cemetery
and a talk by Rev. Emory McGraw,
Methodist pastor. Rev. Paul West
coat will speak at New Germany.
Commander Willard Layman will
have charge of services at st.
AIMS, Mt Zion, Johnson and
Finzel.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
Students Are Above
Average in American
History at Southern

Southern High Schools eleventh
graders showed above average
knowledge in American history on
a national standardized test adj
ministered to them this past week,
according to w. Kenneth Johns,
principal.
The test, administered by two
teachers of American history,
James Trickett and Eugene Weese,
showed the group as whole
rated above the national average
OF the 1876 students who took the
test eleven rated exceptionally
high. Two students received al
most perfect scores on the ques-
tions. Another thirty-seven ranked
very high while another fifty
ranked average. For the most part
students scoring low on the test
were found to be in the lower
ability group. Highest scores on
the test were received by David
Gender and Sandra Palmer. Two
others scoring exceptionally high
were Maurice Brookhart and San
dra Savage.
Neither teacher had access to
the test prior to its administration
MIR. Trickett teaches four of the
classes while Mr.. Weese teaches
one.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
PTA Fun Carnival
Scheduled FRIDAY

The annual Fun Carnival, spon-
sored by the Parent-Teacher
groups of both the Center Street
and bennett Road schools, will be
held tomorrow evening on the
Center street school playground.
For the event the playground
has become a carnival grounds in
preparing for the event.
Fun Bucks will again be the
medium of exchange for the pur-
chase of entertainment and re-
freshments, each worth cents.
They may be purchased at the
cashiers booth which is in charge
of Kenneth Lawton.
The festivities will continue
until 10 o'clock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
Weather Is Wet, Cool

Weather during the past week
for the most part has been wet and
cool. After a warm Friday it be-
came foggy on Saturday with a
heavy rain falling around noon
The temperature dropped and
Sunday remained cool. Monday
morning showed some frost which
apparently did little harm, but it
then became warmer and remained
some warmer Tuesday and We'd
nesday with some sprinkle of rain,
meanwhile remaining cloudy
throughout most of the two days.
1t was still cloudy for the early
part of Thursday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
To Teach Next Term
At Kitzmiller School

Daniel Snarpless has been en-
ployed by the Garrett County
Board of Education to teach at
the Kitzmiller Community School
next year Mr.. Sharpless will re-
place Mr.. Charles Pence who will
move to Missouri where his wife's
people live.
Mr.. Sharpless is a graduate of
the Kitzmiiler High School. Fol-
lowing mis- graduation from high
school he spent two years in pre-
law training at Potomac State and
then transferred to West Virginia
University where he received his
B. S. degree two years later. He
also has had a year of graduate
work in the field of education,
and for the past year taught at
Bruceton High School. He spent
several years in the U. S. Army
and is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Woodrow Sharpless. Mrs. Sharp
less is the Postmistress at Kitz-
miller.
He is a member of the Metho-
dist Church.
MIR. Sharpless was highly rec
commended according to Willard L.
Hawkins, county superintendent Of
schools.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
Ralph Bucket Wins
Jr. Broiler Event

Ralph Bucket, Jr., Bittingcr All
Club member, was the Regional
Champion selected in the Western
Maryland Broiler Exhibit on last
Friday at the Sterling Processing
Plant in Oakland. He will repre-
sent Allegany and Garrett counties
in the State Contest The six bird
samples picked from Ralph's en-
try of 100 averaged 1856 lbs. each.
These birds were White Vantress-
Arbor Acre Cross which won out
over another entry averaging 4.43
lbs. each. This is his third year in
the Broiler Project. The total points
achieved by Ralph was 1907 out of
a possible $50.
James Bucket, brother, received
second placing with a total score
of 1869. Third place was won by
a northern FLA. boy, James Jew
ell, of GrantSville, with 1866 points.
The tota $50 points are based on
the following system: Bird sample
score-50, Completeness-15, Story-10,
Accuracy-20, Neatness-5, Mortality
TO-, Feed Conversion-2O, Average
Weight-20.
Other placings were Ronald
Bethel, 4th; Glen Canaan, 5th; Mil
ton Canaan, 9Th; Carroll Burkhard,
7th; Ellsworth Yoder, 9Th; and
James Blubaugh of Allegany, 9th.
All participants took part in a
dressed bird judging contest. This
was based on the conformation and
flesh or factors affecting edible
meat yield from observation and
handling and condition or factors
affecting appearance of carcass.
There was a siX-way tie so blue
ribbon was awarded to each of
the following boys: Glenn Canaan,
Ralph Bucket, Jr, Jim Bucket,
OIiiiNo OCWGlly Odi Oll Duh hlldI u,
and Ellsworth Yoder.
Judges for this event consisted
of Grover Harris, Extension Poul-
tryman, University of Maryland
and Earl Wise, Plant Manager of
Sterling Processing Company.
Scoring and assisting with the
exhibit we're James Arnold, Assist
ant County Agent, Allegany; E.
Rankin Lusby Garrett Assistant
Agent; Larry Faith and John Reck-
ner, Vo-Ag Instructors of North
ern High School.
To teach Alters and FLA. men,
Ders good brooding practices and
economical production of high
quality poultry is the purpose of
this project sponsored by the Mary
land State Poultry Council, Inc,
University of Maryland Extension
Service, and the Maryland State
Fair Board.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
9O5 Scouts, Leaders
Attend Camporee

Nine hundred five Boy Scouts,
Explorers and scout leaders at
tended the annual Council Campo
rec held over the past weekend at
the Potomac State Park area south
of Oakland.
Camporee honor ribbons for 100
percent attendance at the camp
were presented to Troop Sc, St.
Michaels Catholic church, Frost
burg; troop "a, St Ambrose Catho-
lie church, Creasaptown; and troop
SO, Oakland Rotary club troop.
Some 81 blue ribbons, highest
camping award, were presented to
81 patrol units and SIS red ribbons
for second place honors were given
to patrols. Some yellow ribbons
also were presented.
The camporee had a full pro-
gram of activities which we're I'M
der the direction of Foster Riggs,
as camp leader, and Ralph Fauber,
assistant director.
The campers came from all three
districts of the council, Tri-Valley,
Deep Creek and Nemacolin.
Among the features were dis
play of wild animals from the
Game and Inland Fish commission;
a first aid demonstration by U.
S. Marine unit, construction of a
signal tower, display of all scouting
skills.
Dr. Arthur Jones, county health
officer camped with the unit and
set up a first aid station The Kitz-
miller mine rescue unit also main
tanned a first aid station. There
were two casualties Of some i'm
portance. Mike Flaherty of Oak
land fractured his left arm when
he fell from a bridge, and scout
from Keyser suffered a dislocated
ankle as he prepared to break
camp when he stepped into a rut
Other casualties were of minor
nature.
The camp was visited by Willis
v. Smith, scout executive, Charles
Newman and T. Minnick, field
scout executives.
Saturday morning a group liked
to strip mining operation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
Mann Students Win AEUNE'GES
At Southern High assembly

Many students of Southern High
school received awards at the an
nual awards assembly held last
Friday morning in the school
gymnasium. The assembly is spon-
sored by the Student Council
under direction of Miss Ann Dill
gard. sponsor.
Top awards for the outstanding
girl and boy students this year
went to Susie Porter, Jack Gnegy
and Robert Michael. w. Kenneth
Johns, principal, said the teachers
found it impossible to select one
top winner among the boys, so it
was arranged to select two.
Awards Are Listed
Awards were listed as follows:
Daughters of American Revolu-
ton, Susie Porter; French Award,
Lucille Markley; Bausch and
Lomb Science Award, Robert MI
chael; Mathematics, Bruce Sweitz-
err.
Senior Chorus: Dick Snyder, Ed
Sanders, Harvey Winters, Jarlath
Dewitt, Jerry Thrasher, William
Burgwald, Ben Ridder, Lester Bitt-
niger, Dave Shaffer, Wayne Calls,
Effie Sliger, Alice Madigan, Nancy
White, Amanda Dixon, Lois
Swartzentruber, Mary Ellen Hell
mick.
Perfect Attendance: Lucille
Markley, Jean Beachy Is years. E,
Nancy Martin, Kenneth Nitz IS
Continued on Page Four
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
Vocation Bible School
Scheduled By Boptists

The annual Vacation Bible
school, sponsored by the Mt. Lake
Park Baptist church will begin
Monday, June 8, and continue
through Friday, June 10. Children
3 to 16 may enter Sessions will be
held daily from a. m. until noon.
The curriculum includes Bible
study, sword drills, missionary ac-
tivities, music and handicraft, for
nursery, beginners, primary, junior
and intermediates. Mrs. Lyle
Weeks will serve as principal. Com
mencement exercises will be held
Thursday, June IS, at 7:30 p. m,
followed by a school picnic on Fri
day, June 10.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
Seniors Prepare
For Graduation
Monday, Tuesday

commencement exercises for
Northern and Southern High
schools Of the county will be con-
Quoted next Monday and Tuesday
evenings at the respective schools.
William S. Schmidt, superintend-
ent of schools of Prince Georges
county, will deliver the commence
ment addresses for both of the
classes, it was announced recently
by Willard L. Hawkins. county
superintendent of schools here.
Commencement for Southern
Highs 143 graduates will take
place on Monday evening, June l,
at 8 o'clock. The program for
Northern Highs lis graduates
will take place on Tuesday eve
ming, June 2, also at 8 o'clock.
At Southern's commencement
the senior chorus will sing You'll
Never Walk Alone" AID The
Lord Bless You and Keep You"
The seniors will sing God Be
With You" DR.. Ralph Calendrella,
president of the Board of Educa-
ton, will award the diplomas.
At Northern's commencement
Ronald Melvin Beiler, member of
the senior class, will deliver the
invocation. A Mantle ceremony
will be conducted by Ethel Lohr
Seibert, president of the senior
class.
Maurice Brookhart, vice-presi-
dent Of the Board of Education,
will award the diplomas. The
senior class will have a dedication
song and a class song.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
Lake Property Owners
To Meet On June 6

R. R. Keener, president Of the
Property Owners Association of
Deep Creek Lake, has called a
meeting of the Board of Directors
for Saturday, June 6, at p. m. 1t
will be held at The Grove" home
of Miss Ethel Grove, secretary
treasurer.
Members of the board include
john E. Beck, Miss Patricia Locke,
DR.. F. C. Robinson, c. M. Railey,
E. j. Bouldin, district 1; DR.. T. G.
Bennett, H. L. Kennedy, Thomas
Johnson, j. H. Wedmeyer, w. S.
Wysong, district 2; Dr. F. c. Clay
ter, Mrs. Conner A. Gibson, Miss
Ethel Grove, R. R. Keener, Earl
Zepp, district 3.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
F. B. Leighton Heads
Garrett National

At meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Garrett National
Bank in Oakland held last Thurs
day, Floyd 3. Leighton was named
president, to succeed the late Will
liam R. Offutt whose death oc-
CURED April 5. Mr. Leighton had
served as vice-president of the
institution for several years.
The Board also named Wesley
Schaible as vice-president and
cashier.
Other members of the board in
cluded Stuart F. Hamill, Sr.,
Arthur Naylor. Sr., J. Edward Hell
big, Irwin Field, and Herbert C.
Leighton.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
Receives Honors

Mary Nance, daughter of Dr.
and Mrs. A. E. Nance, of Oakland,
former student of St. Peters
School, and now at St. Xavier
Academy, Latrobe, Pa, has been
awarded the highest honor re-
ceived by high school girl from
the National Honor Society, Wash
ington, D. c.
The honor has been conferred
on the basis of the whole Girl"
her scholarship, character, service
and leadership. In addition the Ma
tional Latin Society has awarded
Mary with a certificate in Latin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
Grant In Memory of Jean
EnQINHsGfey' Made 10 A Az

A name grant of $500, in memory
of Jean Jackson Highlander, has
been made to the American AS
ISOLATION of University Women by
the Garrett Branch, it was an
nounced by Mrs. Mabel Brock,
president.
The check which was made pos
Sible from memorials from friends
of Mrs. Highlander and the Garrett
Branch was sent to the national
association to be added to the per-
manent endowment to be used for
felloWshipS.
Because of the urgent need of
women trained for college teach
ing the local branch is following
the policy of the national associa-
ton and is making its contribution
to education in this area" Mrs.
Brock stated, though we still have
the Angela Smart student loan
fund.
The late Mrs. Highlander was a
charter member and extremely ac-
tive in the branch since its Organi-
cation and was alert to the needs
of higher education, Mrs Brock
said. Mr. Englander, at the time of
her death, requested that friends
who wished to remember her do
it through contributions to the
cancer fund of the A. A. U. w.
Granting fellowships to college
graduates for advanced study may
seem far removed from Oakland
but it was recently learned that
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
Firemen Called Twice

Oakland firemen we're called
twice last Saturday.
The men were called at 4:4O p. m.
to the home of Richard Dewitt, on
the Crellin road, near Rosedale,
when backfiring on a motorboat
ignited the boat. There was no
damage.
The second call came about $50
p. m, to the store of Edward Glot-
felty at Hutton. Workmen were
burning some worms on the side
of the building with a torch and
the flames got beneath the
weather boarding.
Damage to the building was
estimated at $3.50
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
Must Settle Tax Accounts

Joseph H. WEIGH, county treas
urer, mailed out letters this week
informing all delinquent taxpayers
that they must settle their tax
accounts by July LIST or be sub
ject to the sale of their properties
at a tax sale.
The treasurer is required by law
to enforce payment of taxes re-
naming unpaid on the first day of
April for the preceding year.
Mr.. Welch indicated that a list
of properties to be sold at tax sale
would be prepared in the near
future.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
Organ and Chimes
Will Be Dedicated At
Accident Church

The new Wurlitzer organ and
tower chimes of Zion Lutheran
Church, Accident, will be dedi-
Gated in the regular morning serv-
ice this Sunday, May 81, at 1870.
Carl Schmidt, organist of Zion
Lutheran Church, Bridgeville, Pa,
and the director of the Pittsburgh
Lutheran Chorus, will be at the
organ. He will also play a con-
cert of sacred music in the after
noon at 2:30. The public is invited.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28
Special Memorial And
Dedication Service Set

There will be a special memorial
and dedication service at the Crel-
lin Methodist church on Sunday,
May 81, at o'clock, DIST, to dedi-
cate new hymnals.
Rev. j. E. Gerstell will be the
speaker. julius Littman, Oakland,
will be at the organ. There will be
songs by the Mountain Aires. All
are invited.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-05-28

Miss Ann R. Fox, daughter of the
Rev. and Mrs. VIM. Ernest Fox,
of St. Marks Lutheran church,
was given an AA.U.W. grant to
study in Pavia, Italy, toward COM
pletion of her doctorate in me-
dieval history"
Mrs. Brock, at the time of her
report at the state convention, was
highly commended for the work
the Garrett Branch had done, their
contribution believed to be the
highest contribution per member
to fellowship of any group in the
nation.
, 1959-06-06
LEGISLATIVE RECORD 1Continued)
Continued from yesterday

AS an example, when the S. S. "Alcoa Pilgrim V-129
arrived on March 10th, 1859, there were two shipments Of
Empty Barrels, transshipped atSan Juan, as follows:
BIT. NJ. WEIGHT Measurement
N-2O10 1895 MT Wooden Barrels 4O,685 395OIcu. #.
N-2O11 q 1863 Mt Wooden Barrels 6,789 163Olcu. #.
$50 MT. 57,474 558Olcu. it.
The 57,474 lbs. at 224O lbs. to the ton was equal to
1855 tons.
The $500 ] cubic feet at 40 cubic feet to the ton was
equal to 1875 tons.
The Carrier collected on 1855 tons q .75c per ton or
$18.24, whereas, the Customs, based on subject Act, collect
ed on 1895 tons % .75c per ton or $1O4.62. The difference
being 1858 on the 558 Barrels or .152c per barrel. Is
Another example, when the S. S. "Alcoa Pennant'
WAC arrived on October 10, 1858, there was a shipment
from New York Of two unlocked Chevrolet chassis with
cab, tank and body, as follows:
BL No. Commodity Weights Measurements
2131 Chassis w/cab, tank and body 1850 No. 1863
The $3.50 pounds at 224O lbs. to the ton was equal
The 1883 cubic feet at 40 cubic feet to the ton was
equal to 367 tons.
The Carrier collected on A tons at .75c per ton or
$500, whereas the Customs, based on subject Act col
lected on 36.7 tons a .75c or $27.52. In this case our total
Lighterage charge was $2620 as per tariff and extra for
Heavy Lift $11.19 or a total of only $3739.
These examples are two of the items, on which in
the interest of commerce there are several commodities
that the carriers charge weight instead of measurement,
even though it is less. It is our opinion that the subject law
should be in harmony with this practice.
In view Of above it is earnestly asked that you request
the Legislature Of the Virgin Islands to amend the word
ing in Section IL (b) from whichever is the greater" to
as cargo is ~freighted."
Yours respectfully,
NE17DyIyTNT 7 TNTJTTD ACr 40 ZTNT
, 1959-06-06

We are enclosing a draft Of a suggested amendment to
the Virgin Islands Code which would make it possible for
government employees to obtain group health insurance
coverage. There are several companies offering such poll
ces and many employees are DESTROYS Of taking advantage
of the low premiums and broad coyerage which may be
given to them under a group health insurance plan.
The way the law now reads, the Governor is required
to approve a suitable health insurance plan for govern
ment employees. We do not believe it is necessary for the
government to set up a government operated system, with
heavy overhead and other expenses, in asnnuch as there
are many companies licensed to do business in the Virgin
Islands offering various types of insurance plans on a
group basis, and at a low cost.
It would be appreciated if action on this amendment
is taken as soon as. possible since this matter is of
some urgency.
Sgd Thelma George
Thelma George
Acting Chairman.
, 1959-06-06

For the past five years / have had the honor and
pleasure to serve as Chairman Of the Virgin Islands Dis
trict Committee, Boy Scouts of America, and therein
I have had an opportunity to observe the program in
operation and note the tremendous advantages to boys
who participate in the various activities offered.
The Boy Scout Program in the Virgin Islands, al
though directed by a committee of volunteer citizens in
the area and who serve on the District Committee and as
scoutnlasters, is indeed exceedingly diffcrst to maintain
on the high level desired and required when one considers
the continuity of programs and plans for day to day opera
ton. Since all the men who give volunteer services to
Scouting maintain businesses or have job responsibilities,
we find that the answer to our problem is the appointment
Of q paid-professiona worker for the Virgin Islands.
AS a composite part Of the Puerto Rico Virgin Islands
Council, we obtain professional services from Council
headquarters in San Juan, Mr.. Joseph M. Thomas, Scout
Executive for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, did con-
siderable work in getting our Scout Program r~evitalized
and alive in 1854 and 1855. Since that time, Mr.. Eugene S.
~TadroWski, Director of Field Services, has maintained a
schedule of visits to the Virgin Islands which brings him
to review our work and assist in planning about once in
every eight to ten weeks. However, all the other districts
in the Puerto Rico-Virgin Islands Council which are pro-
crossing and giving outstanding services are those which
have paid professional workers who devote at least eight
hours each day to developing the Scout Program.
The cost of operating the Puerto Rico-Virgin Islands
Council is approximately $125,0O0 each year. This money
is raised during the annual campaign. | am proud to report
, 1959-06-06

TT Government Employees Division
= 4<aT VIRGIN ISLANDS LABOR UNION
~ Ii. u. No. 1872 AFI-CIO
~ Charlotte Amalie
Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands
Pc. Box 1896
April ~, 1859 FI
Mr.. Walter /. M. Hodge A
President
Virgin Islands Legislature s5 LID
ST. Thomas, VI. 84 d.
Dear Sir: