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Evening star., 1961-11-05
UNESCO Anniversary
Finds 1t Advancing

The ultimate aim Of UNESCO
is to promote international cul-
tural and educational co-opera-
ton" around the world. Through
the State Department. the United
States National Commission rep
resents us in UNESCO.
The world agency has four
massive projects in progress. The
first is primary schooling in Latin
America. an area where a sfew
years ago the average level of
education was around the first
grade.
The second project is reclaim
ing arid lands of the world. Some
80 countries are signed up for this
prodigious economic goal which
has interested Presidents Tru-
man, Eisenhower and Kennedy.
RecIoiming Arid Lends
The third is so broad and neb-
ulous as to Illustrate any predic-
tions about when it might succeed
or how. 1t is to help Orientals and
Western peoples understand each
other better.
Fourth is a crash program in
1861 to combat illiteracy in AZ
rica. No one denies the need for
this, or the magnitude of the
task. In tropical Africa alone
nearly II million out Of a total
Of 25 million children do not at
tend school in any form. Africa
has the highest illiteracy rate in
the world, about 80 per cent.
UNESCO will spend $l2 million
as a starter to plan univeral,
compulsory education among in
dependent African nations.
Despite its reputation for some
times speaking in woolly phrases
and seeking maddeningly vague
goals, UNESCO has some solid
achievements under these pro-
grams and smaller ones. Partly
due to its efforts, primary school
enrolment in Latin America in
creased an average 19 per cent
in the last three years, and in
some countries as fast as AZ per
cent.
Universal Copyright
UNESCO created a Universal
Copyright Convention among 40
nations protecting authors from
international plagiarism. 1t de-
viSed the successful European
Organization for Nuclear Re-
search, headquartered in Switzer-
land, where IL nations have
pooled money to build powerful
particle accelerators for peaceful
study.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
Rain Still Persists

People on the mountain top have
experienced some inviting and
pleasurable days, but the rain still
persists Hardly a day has gone by
without heavy doWnpour a thun-
der shower, or sprinkling of
drops to let people know that the
year 1861 is one of the Wcttest on
record.
AS one vacationer remarked, the
rain usually comes at opportune
times, when it doesn't seem to in
terfere too much with normal
routine.
The rundown of the past few
days shows Friday was warm and
clear most of the day; Saturday
was hot with a thunder storm in
the afternoon; Sunday was also hot
with sprinkles of rain in Oakland
and heavier rains all around the
area; Monday was hot with after
noon sprinkles. Tuesday was al
most a rainless day but it was
cloudy and warm and rain did fall
just before midnight. There was
also rain yesterday and a heavy
fog this morning gave some indica-
ton that today might remain clear
when the fog lifted.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
County Is Eligible
For Federal Help

The Commerce Department in
Washington last Saturday announ-
ced the designation of 468 rural
counties and 48 Indian reserva-
tions in AZ states as redevelOpment
areas eligible for federal aid.
The list included Garrett county
and West Virginia counties of
BraXton, Calhoun, Clay, Gilmcr,
Lewis, Summers and Upshur.
The announcement of Secretary
of Commerce Luther II. Hodges,
also made public standards to be
applied to areas of low income
and substantial and persistent I'M
employment on which the designa-
tons were based.
Federal aid available under a
new area redevelopment law totals
1894 million.
Classification of a redeVelop-
ment area does not mean auto
matte aid Qualified areas must get
state and federal approval of an
economic development program
before federal aid is given on
specific projects aimed at creating
permanent job opportunities, the
announcement said.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
Weeks Is Approved
For Orphans Court

The recommendation of Hubert
Melvin Weeks, Mountain Lake
Park as chief judge of the Or
phans' Court of this county, made
last week by the Democratic
State Central Committee, has been
approved by Governor j. Willard
Tawes, according to an announce
ment on Wednesday.
Weeks, who succeeds the late
Stuart F. Hamill, Sr.. will serve by
appointment until the 1862 cleo
ton. The duly elected judge in
1858 was Charles F. Hammond.
He died and Mr.. Hamill was
named in his place to fill the un-
expired term. Mr. Hamill died
June IS.
Other members of the board are
Roy c. Turney and Truman C..
Bittinger.
Mrs. Weeks commission was re-
ceived in the office of Richard l..
Davis, clerk of the Circuit court,
this week
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
Little Leaguers Win
Over Hancock 5 to 2

Oakland's Little League all-stars
advanced to the Semi-finalS of the
Little League regional playoffs by
eliminating Hancock Tuesday at
Hancock by the score of to 3
The victory was the second in
as many days for Oakland which
is slated to play at Williamsport,
Md, today.
Oakland coupled four bases on
balls with two hits for three runs
in the first inning and never was
headed Two more runs we're
scored in the fifth inning
Robert Sharps went the route
for the winners. giving up only
four hits and striking out IA bat
tiers, Gary Bosley was the catcher.
Oakland collected five hits from
the offerings of Imphong and Muir
ray The latter came on in the
first inning and finished on the
mound for Hancock Oakland
scored four runs in the first in
ming and defeated Frostburg in
the opening round game Monday
at Frostburg to the tune of 4 to /.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
Yacht Races Are Set
For Saturday, Sunday

The Deep Creek Yacht clubs
ninth annual regatta is set for
Saturday and Sunday on Deep
Creek Lake, instead of the previ-
Gus weekend as announced last
Thursday. Some so entries are eX-
pected in the various events.
Races start at II O'Clock and
2:30 on Saturday and 1890 Sunday.
AT least two national champions
are on hand to defend their Mary
land titles. They are Edward
Fromme, Toledo, o., and Gordon
X. Sandy" Douglass, Oakland. A
new class, the jet IA, will be added
to the Rebel, Flying Scot and
Snipe races
Twelve races will be held with
the finals slated Sunday. Races
will start at five minute intervals
beginning with the Flying Scot
Finals are set in each of the four
classes beginning at 1890 Sunday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
Plan Farm Queen
Contest For August 8

Plans for the annual farm queen
contest we're made at a recent
meeting of the Board of Directors
of the Associated Women of the
Garrett County Farm Bureau. The
contest will be held Tuesday Au-
gust 8, at 8 p. m, at the Garrett
County fair grounds. Candidates
are now being sought and should
contact Mrs. Leslie Guard, Friends
vile.
Any county girl 16 to Is years
of age, inclusive, with a farm
background, and whose family
earns at least 400 of its income
from the farm is eligible.
The county winner will receive
a cash award of $500, and will
represent the county at the State
contest held in September at the
Timonium fair. Other contestants
will receive cash awards of lesser
amounts. Contestants should con-
tact Mrs. Guard not later than
August l.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
Kitzmiller Church To
Observe Anniversary

Mount Bethel Methodist Church
at Kitzmiller will observe its
fiftieth anniversary with rededi-
cation service on Sunday, August
6.
Services will begin at 1870 with
DIR. c. E. Brant, former superin-
tendent of the Moorefield Metho-
dist district in charge. Following
the morning service dinner will be
served from 11:30 to l at the Kitz-
miller school.
An afternoon service will begin
at O'Clock. DR.. Reece Burns, SUI
perintendent of the Moorefield
Methodist district, will be in
charge of the rededication serv-
ices, after which short talks will
be made by former ministers and
friends.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
Bloodmobile To Visit Coal Production
Kitzmiller On Aug. 2 Declines In 1860

The JohnstoWn bloodmobile unit
of the American Red Cross will re-
turn to Garrett county for the
first time since May and will
make what is termed a flying 48"
visit to Kitzmiller next We'd
nesday, August 2, it was an
nounced by Mrs. Grover C.
Stemple, county blood recruit
ment chairman for ARC.
Mrs. Earl Shank is the chair
man of arrangements for Kitzmil-
Ter and the bloodmobilc will set
up shop" in the Kitzmiller school
from to p. m The Red Cross
workers hope to obtain 48 pints of
blood.
Mrs. Stemple explained that
these flying 4S" visits are made
in the summer season because of
the usual slump in giving during
those months and the greater de-
mand from hospitals because of
greater need.
Assisting Mrs. Shank will be
members of the Kitzmiller Fire
Department auxiliary.
The next bloodmobile unit visit
to Oakland will be on Wednesday,
September 10, from II O'Clock noon
until G p. m
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
Grandson Of Local Person
Stripped By Flash Flood

A grandson of Mrs. A. A. Scherr,
Second street, was one of the per-
sons involved in the flash flood at
Charleston, w. Va, last Thursday
night which took everything the
man had
He is Fred c. Hamilton, Jr., who
resided on Garrison avenue with
his wife and two children. The
water swept through their five
room bungalow, moved the house
five feet from its foundation and
swept most of their belongings
away. 1t was some time before they
were able to return to the house
and rescue their 15-month-old boy
who was laughing and playing in
his crib when found. The water
was up to the mattress.
The family is now residing with
his mother, Mrs Fred c. Hamilton,
ST., who was the former Eloise
Scherr.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
Watermelon Vines

Oakland is growing watermelon
vines-and right on the sidewalk
The story about them is a rather
unusual one. While unloading
watermelons on Monday, July 8,
on Oak street, near the A. and p.
store, one was dropped which
broke into several pieces and
scattered seeds in the area. Now
after three weeks there are sew
eral vines growing around the
base of a route sign along the
sidewalk They are two to three
inches high. at present and Ray
Teets, garage owner nearby, is
watching their progress constant
ly and trying to protect them from
destruction. Thus far he has been
successful and this week also
came under the protecting care of
Henry Arnold, police chief.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
To Address Clubs

Shane Mccarthy, former direc-
tor of President Eisenhower's
Council on Youth Fitness, will be
the speaker at an inter-club
meeting Of the Oakland Rotary
club and the Oakland-Mt Lake
Lions club on Friday evening Au-
gust 4, at the William-Jame hotel
1t is the regular meeting for the
Rotary club and John Wolf,
president, has extended an invita-
ton to any member of the Lions
club who wishes to attend.
His topic will be Problems of
Youth in America Today DR. Me
Carthy's home is in Washington,
D. c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
Expansion Program Under
WMy For Fifth County FNiE'

An expansion program for eX-
hibitors for the annual Garrett
county fair will provide more
adequate space and is underway
at the present time it was announ-
ced by John j. Brenneman, Acct
dent president.
Brenneman said that a baby beef
barn already is under construc-
ton, while there are definite plans
for the expansion of the pony
barn and for new poultry build
ing, Workmcn expect to have these
under roof in time for this years
exhibits.
The Fair Board members met
Monday night to iron out the
rough spots. Some changes in the
schedule of events are to be made
and these will be announced next
week They will be listed in a
supplement to the premium book.
The premium books have been
distributed to most interested per-
sons but those who have not re-
ccived them may apply at the Of
flee of James McHehry, county
agent
The annual Farm Queen con
test, sponsored by the Associated
Women of the Farm Bureau, will
be conducted Tuesday evening,
August s.
Monday will be the day for set
ting up the fair with Tuesday be-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
Calls Attention To
Boating, Skiing Laws

Attention was being directed
this week to boating and water
skiing regulations by the various
game officials. The game WardcnS
have indicated there is widespread
lack of knowledge about the laws
and in some instances fragrant dis
regard of them.
Leo Friend, warden, pointed out
the necessity of having a number
for every boat prominently dis
played. 1t should be painted on,
or attached to each side Of the
bow of the vessel, and in a posi-
ton to be easily visible.
Also emphasized was the reg
ulation which requires that no per-
son shall operate any motor boat
for the purpose of towing water
skiers unless the operator is at
Fast twelve years of age and there
is another person in the boat 20
observe the progress of the per-
sons being towed. No towing is
allowed after sunset and before
sunrise.
Mr.. Friend point out that all
boats must carry approved life
prescrvcrs, one for each person
on board No garbage, sewage or
other like waste material may be
dumped into the lake from any
vessel Boats are not allowed to
be operated near the shore or
near docks where they would en-
danger persons swimming, except
for departure and landing.
All person over 16 years of age
must purchase a license in order
to be able to fish from docks,
boats or from the bank, Mr..
Friend also reminded.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
3 Enlist In Navy

Three Garrett County youths
have enlisted in the Navy through
the Navy Recruiting Office in
Keyser, according to Chief Petty
Officer l.. G. Elliott, Recruiter.
They were James Arden Metz, 20,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. James A.
Metz, Mt. Lake Park, Franklin
Haven Dewitt, Jr., 10, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Francis H. Dewitt, Vim
deX, and James Harry Lipscomb,
Jr., IS, son of Mr.. and Mrs. James
H. Lipscomb, Sr., VindeX
The three youths are graduates
of Southern High School and
they enlisted in the Navy in the
High School Seaman Recruit Field
with school guarantee.
They have been sent to the Naval
Training Center, Great Lakes, ILL.,,
for recruit training.
The Navy Recruiter from Keyser
is in Oakland at the Post Office
every Monday at 100 P. NJ.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
jailed For Non-Support

Russell Kimmell was brought into
the office of Trial Magistrate Rob-
ert M. Maroney for the second
time in two months on a charge of
nOn-support.
In June he was arrested and
brought before Magistrate Ma
roney. He pleaded not guilty but
was found guilty and given a 60
day Jail sentence. The sentence
was suspended upon condition he
pay Gertrude Baasland S. per
week for support of the child.
He was re-arrested last week
when it was learned he had paid
her just SIS since that time. Yes
terday Magistrate Maroney gave
him the 60 day sentence in the
Garrett county Jail.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
Ali Girls In Camp
This Week At Center

Members of girls All clubs of
the three western Maryland coun-
ties went into camp at the West
ern Maryland All center near Bit
finger on Sunday. There are "a
from Allegany, Is from this coun-
ty and four from Washington
county.
The camp staff includes Miss
Mary P. Wise, Allegany county
home demonstration agent; Miss
Claire Parker, summer assistant;
Miss Ethel Grove, Garrett county
home demonstration agent; Mrs.
A. ID. Lechliter, cook; Carol Long
and Janet Cook, and Margaret Mil
Ter. Wayne Lewis, Frostburg, is
swimming instructor; Charles
Strauss, Accident, is recreation di-
rector. and Jack Elliott, Frostburg,
rifle instructor.
Serving as counsellors are Mrs.
Charlton Dodds, Mrs Norval
Vandervort, Miss Eileen Morgan,
Miss Pauline Riggleman, Mrs.
Frances Riggleman, Mrs. James A.
Morgan, Jr, Mrs. John Steiding,
Miss Mary Lou Jacobs, Allegany
county; Mrs. c. v DeVelbiss and
Mrs. Taft Oursler, this county.
Camp activities are organized
under Indian tribes, Seneca Cayu-
ga, Nanticoke and Mohawk. Glasses
will be given in crafts, Indian lore,
swimming, rifle, recreations, ma
ture, cookouts and sports.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
Red Cross Directors Meet

At a meeting of directors of the
Garrett County chapter, American
Red Cross, on Tuesday afternoon,
Frank O'Conner, area representa-
tive, outlined the work for the
coming year and submitted the
budget.
He complimented Mrs. Grover
c. Stemple, blood recruitment
chairman, for the excellent work
in connection with the bloodmo-
bile.
Special guest at the session was
Mrs. Eunice Cation, of Cass City,
Mich, who has spent twenty years
in Red Cross work and will be
located in the Bradford, Pa, area.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27

Coal production declined in Gar
rett county as well as in the state
of Maryland in 1860, according to
the annual report of the Maryland
Bureau OF Mines released by Frank
Z. Powers, director Coal produc-
ton in Maryland is confined to
Ailcgany and Garrett counties.
While the output in this county
dropped considerably it was
slightly higher in Allegany county.
Total tonnage for 1860 was 49,
686 tons, compared to 839,029 the
previous year.
Garrett county dropped from $685.
029 tons in 1859 to 546,681 tons last
year while Allegany went from
206,634 tons to 213,004 in 1860.
The number of miners in Gar
rett county went from 439 to 423
while in Allegany it dropped from
252 to PAT. Most of the coal was
strip mined, Powers report said
OF the overall total of 750686 tons,
493, 1888 tons were dug by power
shovels and drag lines. Machine
mined coal amounted to POP, $50
tons while pick-mined coal totaled
64,1S7 tons.
Garrett county'S breakdown in
this category showed 371,O35 strip;
$3.50 machine and 1882 tons pick.
The tonnage by basin was Georges
Creek 39S,557; Upper Potomac
262,698; Castleman 63,O91; Lower
Youghiogheny, 3O249; and Upper
Youghiogheny 5,O89. BY seam in
Garrett county the tonnage was
Kittanning, 2O7 ,265; Freeport, 1885,
288; Bakerstown, 85O24; Franklin
81 1884; Pittsburgh, 1886; Clarion,
4,089; Brush Creek, 331; and c.
Prime POI.
Refractory clay mining showed
drop of so percent from 1896 tons
in 1859 to 1850 in 1860.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27

ing the day to enter all exhibits
Mr.. McHcnry said the detailed in
structions on what an exhibitor
should do to enter his exhibit will
be listed next week
Lions Club to Serve
The Oakiand-Mt Lake Park
Lions club will sponsor a chicken
barbecue dinner on two evenings,
Thursday and Friday. Serving will
begin at 4 o'clock p. m. The club is
preparing to serve LOO dinners
during the two sessions. The cost
will be S160. This has been a
popular feature of past fairs.
Plans for the barbecue we're dis
cussed at a meeting of Lions club
members on Monday evening.
Arrangements are being made
for radio publicity over the Frost
burg station with two broadcasts
each day the week prior to the
fair and some broadcasts direct
from the fair grounds during the
week of the fair
Scouts of troop SO, Oakland, will
handle the parking problem and
the scout auxiliary will take care
of the scout concession booth.
Frankie's Amusement company,
Of Washington, Pa, will furnish
the carnival attractions. The Fair
board has arranged to give away
three gate prizes each evening.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
'The Milky Way" Is
5th Play Offering

"The Milky Way" farce about
fighters, trainers, managers and
would-be fighters, written by Lynn
Root and Harry Clork, will be the
fifth offering by the Garrett Coun-
ty Playhouse for the week of Au-
gust l to 5, inclusive.
Last weeks offering Born Yes
terday," brought the biggest third
week in attendance for the seven
years with a total of $50. The all
time high in attendance was in 1857
when 1916 paid admission to see
the play See How They Run"
Ten Little Indians" will be pre-
scented for the balance of this
week. 1t started off with an at
tendance of 157 for the first night.
1t is billed as a good play for the
entire family.
Next weeks production concerns
Speed Mcfarland, worlds middle
weight champion, who is knocked
out in a street argument by
truck driver. The truck driver
turns out to be Neil Flanagan, a
mild inoffensive milk man and
the knockout a mistake of news
paper reporters. Bob Lalich is the
champion.
The champs manager conceiVcs
the idea of making a fighter of the
milk man and through a series of
fixed fights. builds him up as
contender for the champion and a
financial asset.
A love affair springs up between
the champ and the milk mans
sister which is broken when she
learns that the champion is to
fight her brother. The milk man,
who has practiced the art of duck
ing as his only means of defense,
wins the fight by comedy fluke.
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nings in Saint Bernard dogs and a
dairy, and the play ends with all
concerned entering the milk bust
ness.
The strength of the love story,
the milk mans love of animals and
his cccentricities, combined with
the explosiveness of the manager,
lead to series of laugh-providing
Mary Ann Craig plays as the
girl friend, and Nancy Gottburg
as Neirs sister. Local talent next
week again will include Bill Jones
and newcomer, Gene Groves, of
Terra Alta. The play is considered
for the entire family
The show was given favorable
reports by New York newspaper
critics when it was presented in
that city.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-07-27
Top Tennis Stars
To Compete In
w. Md. Tourney

Top tennis stars from at least
five states will descend upon Mt
Lake Park next week to take part
in the fortieth annual Western
Maryland championships. Compc-
tition will get underway next We'd
nesday, August 2
Finalists will vie for trophies in
mems and women's singles and
mems and Women's doubles. Over
forty entries already have been re-
ceived in the mems singles event
and fifteen or more have signified
their intention of participating in
the Women's singles events.
Among the top stars will be Lar
ry Brisbin, Huntington, West Vir-
ginia state champion; Phil Neff,
Washington, former champion; Don
Floyd, Virginia representative of
the Middle Atlantic States associa-
ton: Alex Kettles. Washington; By
ron Roberts, Washington Post
sports writer and tennis enthusi-
asst; Frank Hartz, Richmond, presi-
dent of the Middle Atlantic States
Lawn Tennis association; Bill Cat
lin, st. Louis, Mo; Doyle Royal,
Washington; Bond Weber, Charles
ton; Fred Wright, HagerstoWn;
Charles Charming, Annapolis, and
others. Frank Roberts, Baltimore,
Earl Brown, Washington, and Ed
Alcorn, Pittsburgh, will return for
doubles matches. They have par
ticipated in tournaments over the
years. Tim Coss, last years singles
winner, is expected to defend his
title.
Expected for the women's events
are Martha Reeves, Charlotte Deck
er, Mary Ann Neff, Washington;
Joan BriSbin, Huntington; Mrs.
Marise LaPortc, Baltimore; Julie
Bouchellc, Charleston, and others.
In charge of the tournament will
be a players committee which in
cludes Brown, Hartz, w. Entsminger
and Charles Brook. Kettles will be
the official tournament referee.
The Ralph Weber Memorial cup,
donated by tennis stars of previ-
Gus years, will be in competition
for the first time in the mems
doubles event. The mems challenge
bowl will 90 to the mems singles
winner while the Women's chal-
lenge cup will go to the women's
singles champ. Suitable trophies
also will be provided for all run
ners-up.
Several social events have been
planned including the annual ten
mis- dance at the National Guard |
in Oakland on Saturday |
night, August 5. This event is
attended by many Oakland |
couples. Dencing from 8 to l will |
feature fourteen piece orchestra
Under direction of DR.. Ward X.
Cole. Those desiring to make reser-
5ations may do so by contracting
Mrs Irwin Field, Oakland, or Mrs.
Marvin Jones, Mt. Lake Park, men,
1ers of the dance committee.