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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-12-31
Hearing Is Slated
On Boating Laws

Western Marylanders views on
a state boating law will be heard
Friday January s. at p. m, in
the Allcgany County Court House
in Cumberland at combined
meeting of the Tidewatcr Fisheries
commission and the State Game
and Inland Fish commission.
1t is the first time the Fisheries
commission has ever met in West
crn Maryland. Dr. II. c. Byrd is
its chairman. Chairman of the
Game and Inland Fish commission
is DIR. William B. HOlton, Chevy
Chase.
A boating law to cover boating
in Maryland must be passed by
the General Assembly by April l
or the federal boating law will go
into effect The main idea behind
the legislation will provide for
licensing, safety provisions plus
enforcement machinery. OF particu-
lar concern is Deep Creek Lake.
In 1858 over 1000 motorboats
were licensed on Deep Creek
Lake and the number increased
substantially last year.
The lake is policed by the Game
and Inland Fish commission but
there is only one patrol boat to
cover the 3,900-acre body of water
and there are few actual safety
rules.
Much concern has been shown
since the death of 26-year-old
woman swimmer in August in the
Lake when nine-year-old boy
operating a power boat ran over
her.
Also last summer a speeding
craft cut canoe into two pieces
when it hit the lighter craft in the
middle. Two occupants of the
canoe managed to get to safety.
The boating bill that failed in
the last session of the General
Assembly would have made the
Tidewate? Fisheries Commission
the licensing agency for all boats
in Maryland.
Interested people are being in
vited to express their views.
This fall the Deep Greek Lake
Property Owners association pre-
pared a list of proposed boating
regulations for the lake which in
clude rules involving water skiers,
keeping proper distance from the
shore line and others.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-12-31
Teen Age Designer

Joyce r. Coffey, of Baltimore, a
granddaughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Coffcy, of McHenry. was
picked by the Seventeen magazine
to represent Hecht company of Bal
timore in tecn-agc designs.
Her picture appeared in the Jan
uary issue under Our Fashion EN-
pertS.' She is member of the
magazines national fashion council
of more than 200 strong. Chosen
by the department stores and
speciality shops, they keep the mag
azinc posted the year around on
fashion news, fads and fancics.
Joyce is a daughter of MIR. and
Mrs. Steve Coffey.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-12-31
Over Hundred Thousand
Cancellations At Post Office

There were over one hundred
thousand cancellations of outgoing
letters during the Christmas mail
ing period, it was announced by
Donald M. Browning, postmaster.
The mailing period is consid-
cred from the 18th through the
oath. Browning said that during
those dates 1045C7 pieces had
been cancelled, an increase of
some five percent over last year.
Biggest day was the 18th with
the cancelling machine showing a.
$50. The 21st was almost as big
with 14,574
He said the parcel post pack
ages probably numbered few
less than last year
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-12-31
Read Switch Is
Given Official
Approval BY SRC
State And County Trade
Route AZ and So In Area
Of Friendsville

The State Roads Commission, at
a meeting on Wednesday, Deem
Der Is, officially approved the
transfer of a portion of county
route SO to the states system, and
Maryland route AZ from Friends
vile to Bear Greek, from the state
system to the county system.
Route SO stretches from Sebold's
turn north of McHenry, to Friends
vile, a distance of 7.35 miles. The
trade is for a similar distance from
Friendsville to u. S. PIG, at Bear
Creek.
With the transfer of the two roads
the State Roads commission agreed
to reconstruction of route SO in
the third four-year program, OF
later, in lieu of reconstruction OF
Maryland route AZ, and all main.
tcnancc funds previously APP
propriatcd for route AZ to be APP
piled on route So The commits
sion agreed to maintain route 81
as normal maintenance project
and after reconstruction it would
continue as a normal maintenance
project.
The agreement was previously
executed by the County Commits
sioners, approved by the Commits
sions special attorney and APP
proved by Chief Engineer Pritch
EFT at the Commissions meeting
in Oakland on October "a, and
subsequently approved by the
county delegation.
In expanding on the project the
County Roads department made
public two letters written to tho
State Roads Commission by Paul
w. Dewitt, assistant supervisor
and the replies he received.
Mr.. Dewitt said that some ques-
lions had arisen concerning the
exchange and he sought informa
ton from the Commission He
asked when construction on route
AZ would start provided the state
kept this road in its system, anC
when would construction of route
SO be started if the state WoulC
take this road into its system. He
asked if it would be possible fol-
construction of either roads to be
accelerated in any way and Wha
would have to be done in order
to bring about such aceleration.
Continued on Page Severn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-12-31
Christmas Business
Considered "Good"

Christmas business among the
stores of Oakland was considered
very good this year, most of them
declaring that the month of De,
ccmber would show a gain over
the previous December and that
for many that the entire yeaI
would be the best ever
Most of the merchants said that
, business was above that of 1851
which was considered the best UP
to that time.
One business man said he
thought during one day last week
that the bottom was going to DROP
out, but that on succeeding days
and up until Christmas there was
a marvellous comeback witt
sales being steady and continuous
Grocery stores also in the main
we're as good or better than last
year.
One clothing store owner said
that during the two days before
Christmas there was activity in
purchases of the smaller items. He
said they apparently had made all
purchases of the more expensive
items and we're using the last two
days for fill ms"
Merchants conceded that praci-
| cal items we're much more in dc
mand than the luxurious items OF
heavy equipment items. Clothing
in general sold well. People APP
parently ate as we'll or better than
in former years.
One business man said 1885
would be the best year ever and
that he didn't have bad month
all through the entire year.
One merchant predicted, after
saying he had an excellent year
that the year 1860 would be trc
| mendous one for all kinds of bust
ness. Whether or not he was speak
| ing the truth will have TO wait fol
vcrification at the end Of the mex
! twelve months.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-12-31
Guard Is Taken to
State Pen Yesterday

Ronald William Guard, 50,
former constable in the Friends
vile area, who was convicted of
manslaughter last week in the cir
cult court growing out of the fatal
shooting of George Raymond
Schroyer. 40, was taken to the
Maryland penitentiary in Balti-
more yesterday by Sheriff James
E. Frantz
Frantz also took a juvenile
traverser to the Maryland Training
/ School.
Guard was convicted of man.
slaughter last Tuesday by the three
judges of the Fourth Judicial Cir
cult, sitting as full bench to hear
the case They were Chief Judge
Morgan c. Harris, Cumberland; AS
sociate Judge d. Kenneth Me
Laughlin, Hagerstown; and AS
sociate Judge Neil c. Fraley, Oak
land.
Guard has been in Jail since
October "a, and the ten-year SEN
tencc imposed by the court be
gan from the day of his incarcera-
ton.
Guard observed a quiet Christ
mas in jail. Sheriff Frantz said he
was allowed no visitors on Christ
mas day because it is customary
to allow no visitors on holidays
when the sheriff operates the jai
alone.
However. on Saturday his wife
several children and several Other
relatives visited him.
Apparently there was to be nc
action to appeal the case Guard
will be eligible for parole after
serving one-third of mis- sentence
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-12-31
Held For Non Support

Dclbcrt Wilt. of near Jennings,
was arrested this week on charge
of non-support of his minor child,
lie pleaded not guilty but when
given a hearing before Trial MagiS-
tratc Robert NJ. Maroney on Mon
day he was declared guilty. Magis-
trate Maroney ordered him to start
paying $50 per month for the
childs support, the first payment
to start in 80 days when he has
had an opportunity to obtain en-
plOyment.
In the only other case on the
docket this week Louis Kyle, of
Barton was arrested by Game
Warden Leo Friend for having .
ruffed grouse in his possession in
closed season He pleaded guilty
and was fined $50 and costs, and S.
for the grouse
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-12-31
Christmas Bulbs Stolen

Christmas bulbs by the dozens
have been stolen in the Oakland
area in recent days. They have
taken the lights from decorations
in front of the fire department and
from outside decorations around
the residences of DR.. E. |. Baum
gartner, Lowell Loomis, Ralph
Pritts, Erval Ream and Playford
Ryan and others.
Police said that up to the present
time no arrests have been made.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-12-31
Conservation Group Will
Meet Jonuory 5th

The Garrett County Conservation
association will meet on Tuesday.
January 5, at the Oakland Fire
hall. it was announced.
Ilarland Bittingcr, secretary and
treasurer. said there would be a
special party following the business
session and he urged all members
to attend
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-12-31
az Miles Of
County Roads
Are Improved
Done At Cost Of $780,
1885, Supervisor
Reveals

The County Roads department
during the past twelve months
constructed and improved AZ miles
of roads in the county it was re-
vealed yesterday by Darrell Wot-
ring, county roads supervisor. This
was done at a cost OF 1922, 1886.
The breakdown by Commits
sioner districts shows the follow
ing: District /, Commissioner Frank
Schell, 1876 miles of improvements
with total costs of S6729068; dis
trict 2, Commissioner Elra Garletts,
176 miles of improvements with
total cost of S100,S52 IA; district 8,
Commissioner Fred Glotfelty, 11.8
miles of improvements with total
cost S64032.54. The figures were
compiled by Paul w. Dewitt, as
sistant supervisor.
There were eight projects car
ricd over from the 1858 program
and forty-Onc new projects There
are listed in the following order
with the figures being consecutive
ly, election district, type of work,
total cost and mileage.
Held Over Project
Cove road, 5, adding inches of
stone and 3 inches of penetration
macadem; S., 552 SO: l.
way, grade, drain, 8" stone base
and 3" penetration macadem; Sl3,-
2S5.26; l.
McHenry-Bittinger road 6, add
3" stone base and 3" penetration
macadcm; S5,828.37; 1.6.
Fairview road, 8, add 3" stone
base and 3" penetration macadem;
S12,5l668; IL.
SWeitzertown road, l, relocate,
clear right of way. grade, drain
and stabilize; $5,685.09; I.
Bill Upperman road, 10, grade,
drain and stabilize; $2,1O258; /.
Dry Run road, y, clear right of
way, grade drain. s. base and 81
penetration macadem; $7,6O3.77; 1.
North Hill road, Is. finish grad
ing. drain, 6" stone and calcium
treatment $5.5O689; 1.9.
1859 Projects
Savage River road, 4, drain, 3"
stone overlay and 81 penetration
macadem; $26. 1853; 42.
Frazee Ridge road, ?, grade,
drain, s. base and 81 penetration
macadam; $6,18693: 5.
Beall School road 8, clear right
of way, grade, drain, s" base and
3" penetration macadam; $19,-
8OO72; IL.
Wakefield road, ?, widen, grade,
replace small bridge; $5,S15.36 Is.
Sang Run-Friendsville road, 6,
clear right of way and grade; &c.
44O7O; l.
Swamp road, IL, clear right of
way, widen grade, drain and stabi-
lizc $7OO7.72; Is.
Hamill's Addition road, Ia, clear
right of way, grade, drain and stabi-
lie; $4,17463; 6.
Oak Park streets, Ia, grade,
drain, s" base and g. penetration
macadam; S16,7O954; 6.
Bloomington streets, 4, grade,
drain, s" base and 81 penetration
Continued on page severn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-12-31
Resume Of Events Show
Routine Living And
Progress

The year 1859 in Garrett coun-
ty ran a smooth course-With only
few bumps along the way. The
county's biggest news story Of
the year was also its most tragic
The locomotive, school bus col
liSiOn at Loeb Lynn which claimed
the lives of seven students and
hospitalizcd several others.
As Father Time departs from
the 1859 scene, his rccollcctionS of
noteworthy events during his ~
month tenure might include:
January
A record number of hunting Ii
ccnscS had been issued, totaling
e167l Local merchants, reporting
on their Christmas season sales,
called their business only fair to
good" The County Commissioners
kept the tax rate at $500 per Sl00
/ NdludllOll. Dui illS lit IiiOlltil tiiCy
also appointed Darrell Wotring
county roads supervisor. succeed
ing W. W. Dewitt, roads engineer,
retired.
| Labor trouble flared at Sanders
Motor Freight here, causing the
line to suspend operations. The
company announced plans to close
its office here, citing the labor
difficulties.
Gas production was on the in
crease during the previous quarter,
reports showed Frank Mcdaniel
was named cashier of the First
National Bank. succeeding George
Littman who was advanced to
executive director.
February
The grounding, looking at his
shadow, predicted six more weeks
of winter Weather-and he was
right Sanders Motor Freight, in
an off again, on again twist, be-
San operations under new owner
ship. The local National Guard
unit, from its inception an en-
| cheering company, was reorgan-
lied as tank company.
The Maryland Senior Ski tourna-
ment, three times scheduled and
three times cancelled because of
lack of snow, gave up and called
the whole thing off
The Oakland Fire company held
/ mortgage burning ceremonies, and
! honored several charter members
of the organization. Agitation be-
gan in certain quarters for legali-
cation of liquor in the county
The State Senator and members
of the House of Delegates, in scs-
sion in Annapolis, we're reported
cool to the proposal.
March
The first of a long series OF
burglarics struck Oakland and
nearby areas during the month
Extra police officers failed &c
Continued on Page Four
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-12-31

Rev. and Mrs. Joseph GerStell
of keySer. W. Va, announce the
birth of daughter, Ellen Sue, one
day this week. Rev. Gerstell is
minister for the Corinth and Crel-
lin Methodist charges.
Evening star., 1959-12-04
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

MERCURY '55 Monterey 4-door:
Mercomatic. radio. heater: in ex-
eellent condition, trade-in BY dip
Evening star., 1959-12-04
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

MERCURY 81 eonv.; auto. trans,
r. and h.: power steering, brakes
windows and seat; light blue: mem
oFV seat. 81 6Q5
Evening star., 1959-12-04

LINCOLN 80 beautiful sport sedan;
hydramatic drive; pass any in
spection; S275, SIS down, SCI
month. See between IL and 8
pm. MRS. GOODWIN, 1880 R. /
AVE NE
Evening star., 1959-12-04

Bill Wis. Ave. NV. WO. 6-S90C
IA Years on Wisconsin Avenue
Evening star., 1959-12-04
SCOTT
Rambler, Inc.
1125 18th ST. NV.
HO. 2-6400


OPEN EWES. TIL 10 Pm.
jag. '53 XXX, bargain S6S7. JACK
PRY SAVES YOU MONEY, 18th
and Pa. sc. my 37th YEAR"
yEEP '53 4-Wheel drive; metal cab;
peri. cond.: S995, or make offer.
Call after 6, JE. 2-7910.
KARMAN CHA 50 Volkswagen hit.
coupe: htr,, Wv; tires, 2-tone.
export equip: $500 mi: 4-speed
trans: ike new; 35 mi. per sal. !:
orig. owner returning overseas;
quick sale. SO. 5-4502.
KARMANN-GHIA '59 hardtop; Ike
Sa'iss'o o'OOO mics SA'' O'''s'
PENNY MOTORS
1920 r. I. Ave. NE. LA. $4,000
EANCIA 80 Aurelia va sports con-
vertible. Fully equip. only 1898
miles. Showroom cond: Cost over
$4,000 new. Now $3.50. INTER
NATIONAL MOTORS, INC, 81 a.
81 8. Glebe Rd.. Arl.' Va.
Evening star., 1959-12-04
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

NASH RAMBLER 81 cow: r. anc
h. overdTive, good running cond
$3.50. Call JE. 4-4412 any time.
NSU PRINZ $50; red: seats 4; new
radio: As to so mi. per gal: 81 JOG
cash, or take over payments. Must
sell By Sunday. UN. 4-2072.
Evening star., 1959-06-10

before Congress in each of the
last five sessions. Five bipar-
tisan bills are now before the
committee to establish the
council. There Is q similar
bill with bipartisan sponsorship
In the Senate.
Mr.. Flemming pointed out
that President Eisenhower had
recommended such legislation
In his 1855 state-of-the- Union
message.
There Is inadequate recog-
milton Of the fundamental i'm
portance OF artistic endeavor
in our national life," he said.
Second Reason"
"A second reason for our
support Of this legislation, and
a basic consideration for our
department. Is the national
interest in promoting educa-
tional, cultural and personal
development Of our citizens
through a more widespread
appreciation Of and participa-
ton in the arts"
Under questioning about
Evening star., 1959-06-10
FIemming and BeIIomy
Back Art Council Plan

A cabinet ofiicial and an
actor testified today In favor OF
establishment Of q Federal Ad-
visory Council Of Art, composed
Of 81 members appointed by
the President for six-year
terms.
Welfare Secretary Flemming
told the House Education and
Labor Committee that passage
Of such q bill would be In the
national interest.
Ralph Bellamy. president OF
the Actors Equity Association
am now the star in Sunrise at
CAmpobello." spoke as a repre-
sentative Of 100000 persons in
the field or art, such as music,
drama and dance.
They ask that their Gov
ernment officially recognize
that the arts and those who
practice them are a major
asset to the country and a
subject of proper concern to
its Government" he said.
He noted that legislation to-
establish that status had been
Evening star., 1959-06-10

65 years and older. and that
by 1878 this figure will climb
to more than 20 million.
Those aged 45 and older
will be affected directly by the
White House conference since
their employment. health. hous-
ing and retirement problems
will be given consideration"
The department added that
the findings and recommenda-
tons Of the White House con-
ference will have "an impact
on younger Americans since
they inevitably share In the
responsibility. directly or in
directly. OF supporting pro-
grams designed to add purpose
and usefulness to the lives Of
senior citizens.
They. too. eventually will
grow older and benefit from
programs recommended as the
result Of the White House con-
ference" the statement added.
Evening star., 1959-06-10
Old Age Begins at As,
Experts at PorIey Say

mark in the aging processes
when they reach As. the group
said.
The White House conference
scheduled for January. 1861, ID
concerned with the almost SO
million Americans who are 4s
or older. So is Congress. Sc
are the experts on gerontology
A fact sheet issued by the
Department Of Health. Educa-
tion and Welfare stated:
Between 1900 and 1850 the
number Of those aged As to 64
roughly tripled to 81 million
and those aged IS and over
quadrupled to IL million. Pres
ent estimates are that today
there are Is million Americans
Evening star., 1959-06-10
Old age begins at IS.

That's the conclusion Of the
preparatory meeting Of the
White House Conference on
Aging.
II you are IS years or older
and are concerned about your
emonomic security. your en-
ployment opportunities. your
health and medical care, so Is
the White House.
The planning meeting ad-
mitted that there was no au-
thority in the world that could
define when a person is aging.
Even though scientific and tech
biological advances have in
creased the life expectancy Of
humans. they hit a critical
Evening star., 1959-06-10
Minneapolis Mayor
Wins Reelection

MINNEAPOLIS. June 10 (AP).,
Mayor p. Kenneth Peterson
won reelection In complete but
still unofficial returns from the
Minneapolis city election. ''
with all 1913 precincts re-
ported, Mr.. Peterson had 66.04S
votes to the 1885 cast for Ger
aid z. Dillon.
Although the voting was on
a nonpartisan basis, Mr.. Peter
son. had Republican backing.
while Mr.. Dillon was indorsed
by the Democratic : Farmer
Labor Party. f
Evening star., 1959-06-10
THE EVENING STAR DIT
Washington, D. c. tt
"wednesday, June 10, 1859

television programs. Mr.. Bel
lamy said that the rating sys-
TENS of programs have "never
been proven to date"
He added that the theater
reflects the cultural develop
ment of the people" and hs
thinks that the Government Is
late with the passage Of such
legislation. -~
Evening star., 1959-06-10
Flag Day Proclaimed

President Eisenhower today
proclaimed next Sunday as
Flag Day. His proclamation
urged all Americans to observe
the day by flying the flag at
their homes and participating
in appropriate ceremonies.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1959-08-27
Annexation
Ordinance Gets
First Reading

An ordinance providing for the
annexation of nine lots at the
south end of Geiger street belong
ing to Albert Finn and A. O..
Badertscher was given its first
reading Tuesday evening by
Bluffton council.
Indications were that the ordi-
nance will be passed after two
more readings.
It provides for bringing in one
lot owned by Albert Finn which
is partly in and partly outside
the corporation and for also an
nexing eight other lots owned by
Mr.. Badertscher.
The latter, a building contrac-
tor, has announced that he plans
to open a new subdivision in the
area.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1959-08-27

An improved automatic chick
en- waterer, which may prove
popular with poultrymen and pro-
vide a new business enterprise
for this area has been developed
by Owen Burchett, owner OF the
Triangle Poultry farm on route
Is north of Bluffton.
Mr.. Burchett, who cares for
more than 5000 chickens in all
stages of growth constantly in
his business, feels that his new
device has it over any similar
waterers he has ever seen.
Principal advantage to the
Burchett waterer is that the base
bowl, being made of concrete is
heavy enough to keep from spill
ling when suspended by a chain
from the ceiling. The designer
likes the chain suspension be-
cause it can be raised as the
chickens grow and become tai
Ter; it keeps the bowl up off the
floor, keeps the water cleaner
and the floor dry. Less water is
wasted.
II have no idea how many
other poulrynen viii agree with
me, but believe they will see
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1959-08-27
New Law Favors Passage OF
Proposed Village Tax Levy

A new state law which becomes
effective September 10 will make
it possible for the village of
Bluffton to pass its proposed two
mill operating levy by simple
majority vote rather than 55 per
cent required under the old law.
Village Solicitor Malcolm Bas-
inger advised council Tuesday
evening that he will prepare leg
islation which will withdraw a
previous resolution asking for the
levy to be placed on the ballots
under the old law. A new resolu-
ton will then be drafted under
the changed law.
There is a possibility that the
new law could be declared re-
troactive to resolutions adopted
earlier, but we won't take any
chances, Mr.. Basinger told
council.
The original legislation will be
withdrawn at the next meeting
of council on September s. The
new resolution will then be adopt
ed at a special meeting after
September 10, and it must then
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1959-08-27
School Clerk
Resigns After
Weeks Trial

With the opening of Bluffton
schools on September s only IL
days hence, Superintendent A. B.
Murray was still searching for
persons to fill two vacancies on
the staff.
One additional high school
teacher is still needed to handle
the increased number of students
in the top six grades, and a COM
bination school secretary and
board of education clerk is
still needed to fill the vacancy
created by the resignation of
Mrs. Vernal Corson.
Mr.. Murray said that Miss
Karen Cotner, Lafayette, who
was employed by the board of
education at its meeting early
this month has decided that she
does not wish to continue the
work after a weeks trial. She
rendered her resignation effect
i've at the end of this week.