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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
Friendsville Club
To Present Minstrel

The Friendsville Rotary club
will present a minstrel entitled
The DarktoWn Jamboree," in the
auditorium of the Friendsville
school on Saturday, February 23rd,
at p. m.
Members of the club and their
wives make up the cast of the min
strel. The proceeds from the event
will be used by the club to pur-
chase eye glasses for needy chill
dren in the community,
Interlocutor will be Merle Frantz
while end men will include Ward
Livengood, Thomas Sines, Leslie
Savage. B. o. Aiken, Bill Harmon
and Ralph Beachley. There will be
special numbers by the all-colored
cast, with Mrs. Alctta Murphy at
the piano.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
School Principals
Back From Meeting

The two Garrett county high
school principals have returned
from Pittsburgh where they at
tended the 47th annual convention
of the National Association of Sec
ondary School Principals which
began last Saturday.
Attending were Robert F Rode
HEAVIER, Northern, and w. Kenneth
Johns, Southern. Secondary Edu-
cation and International Under
standing was the basic theme.
Among speakers were E. I. Me
Swain, dean, school of education,
Northwestern university; and the
Earl of Bessborough, member OF
the British House of Lords who
discussed Educational TeleVision
as a Means to International IN
derstanding." Henry Cabot Lodge
and former Secretary of State
Christian Herter were scheduled
for addresses, but illness prevented
the latter from appearing. His
speech was read.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
Budget Is Reviewed
By Education Board

Mostly routine items of bust
ness were disposed of by the
Board of Education at its regular
meeting on Tuesday February II.
George Edwcrds was not able to
attend because of illness.
Willard L. Hawkins, county SUI
perintendent of schools, said the
annual school budget was reviewed
and that S24,700 had been cut from
the origina, request of the board.
A complete financial statement
for the Bloomington and Crellin
schools to date, in amount of $219,-
1877 %, was approved This included
contract price of buildings, change
orders. architects fees, road paw
ing, furniture and equipment, MIR.
Hawkins said.
An increase of salary for full
time custodians, of $40 per month
was approved. A deed was con-
NCNCu 10 AIdISilCC L. DOWllldll anu
wife for the old Crellin school
property, purchased by Mr.. and
Mrs. Bowman at public auction
February 2, for $3.50. The board
will secure bids on new classroom
furniture for some elementary
schools and for u new car for the
supervisory staff.
Approved for new buses for the
coming year we're Joseph Rice,
Earle Glotfelty, Albertus Beeman
and Harry Savage. Donald Wetzel
Stull was approved substitute
bus driver for Elwood Jamison.
A request for a donation for
new band uniforms at Northern
High school in the amount of S625
was approved. This was the
amount donated to Southern last
year for band uniforms.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
Julius L.ittman
Fatally Stricken
CoIIupses At LocuI Hospital
Where He Had Gone For
X-Ruy Yesterday

Julius Banker Littman, aged "a,
assistant cashier of the Garrett
National Bank in Oakland, died
suddenly yesterday morning Feb
ruary 10. at the Garrett County
Memorial hospital where he had
gone to gget an x-ray for an in
gone to get an X-ray for an in
iured knee and physical eXamina-
ton.
Mr.. Littman apparently suffered
a heart attack in the hospital wait
ing room. Death was instantaneous.
A prominent resident of Oakland
he had been associated with the
Garrett National bank for over
40 years and had been active in
the affairs of St Paul's Metho-
dist church where he served as
church organist. He was a veteran
of World War 1, being indicted
October 8. 1918. He was assigned
to the Student Army Training
corps at St. Johns college. An
napolis, and received his honor
able discharge December 49, 1918
He was a member of the Oak
land-Mt. Lake Park Lions club, and
Garrett Lodge No. 113, Knights of
Pythias. His wife, Donna Hanna
Littman. preceded him in death.
He was born October 10, 1898, in
Oakland, son of the late Louis
and Cecilia Taggart Littman.
Surviving are a daughter Jane
Donaldson Mrs. Daniel Simmons,
now residing in Manila, Philip
pine Islands; four grandchildren;
sister, Mrs Harry L. Porter,
Sr., South Third street, Oakland;
two brothers, Leo ]. Littman,
Miami, Fla; and George X. Lift
man, Oakland
The body was taken to the Min
Mich Funeral home in Oakland.
Mrs. SimmOn was scheduled to
arrive from the Philippines Fri
day morning. Funeral services will
be conducted Saturday afternoon
at 2 o'clock from St Pauls Metho-
dist church with Rev. Lawrence
Sherwood, pastor, officiating. In
torment will be in Oakland Gene
terry. Serving as pallbearers will
be S. Townshend Naylor, Jay Bell,
Harold White, Wesley Schaible,
Frank Mcdaniel and Joseph
Turney. Honorary pallbearers will
be directors and officers of the
Garrett National bank. Members
of the Lions club will attend the
services in a body.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
Present Historic
Paintings To Board

Garrett county'S school system
was presented Tuesday with sets
of two color prints from the so
ciety of the Cincinnati of Mary
land"
The reproductions of these two
historic paintings: Signing the
Declaration of independence, and
Signing the United States Consti-
tuition, we're accepted for the
schools by Willard L. Hawkins,
county superintendent of schools.
Charles Nice Matthias, Jr., MEM
Der of the Society of the Cincin-
natl. and Congressman from this
district, made the presentation.
The prints being donated to the
schools, were selected by the So
ciety because, in its opinion, they
represent the two greatest events
in American history and should
serve as a constant reminder to
the youth of this country the great
importance of these events as well
as a reminder for them to prepare
themselves to carry on the tradl-
tons of this country.
The society was founded in 1888
Continued on Page Four
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
God And Country
Award Given Two
MT. lake Scouts

John l.. FitzWater III, and
Franklin FitZWater, children of Mr..
and Mrs. John L. FitzWater, Jr.,
of Mt Lake Park, and members of
Oakland Boy Scout troop 81, were
presented with their For God and
Country" awards during divine
worship services at Bethel Metho-
dist church in Mt. Lake Park on
Sunday morning.
Present for the occasion were
members of the Mt. Lake troop and
Explorer post, and scout officials.
Both the boys began working on
this award more than two years
ago, and to receive the award they
had to have knowledge of the
Christian faith as taught in their
own church, Christian life and
practice by daily Bible reading,
private prayer, faithful church,
Sunday School and Youth Fellow
ship participation, being Chris
tan witness, having a knowledge
of the church liturgy and giving
many hours of service.
John Fitzwater III is an Eagle
scout and Franklin is a Life
Scout. John has been in
scouting for seven years while
Franklin has been active for six
years
Only five scouts in the area had
received this award prior to the
presentation made Sunday by the
Rev James Rcmlcy. The program
aims to help scout become
stronger in the Christian faith, in
his Christian witness, world out
reach, Christian citizenship and
Christian fellowship.
The two boys ushered, cared for
the church lawn, repaired church
property, and were active in the
church groups during and previous
to their study for the medals.
Both Fitzwater boys have held
various offices in the scout troop
as junior patrol leaders, and also
have aided in the program of the
cub scouts.
Sam Moore, Oakland. was the
first to receive the award which
came in August, 1855. Since that
time it has been earned by David
Gender, Thomas Forman, Douglas
Cargo and David Sisler.
The badge is considered one of
the highest awards in scouting,
ranking just below that of Eagle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
State House Statutes
Former State Senator

A former State senator from this
county was salutcd by the Mary
land House of Delegates Tuesday
as probably the oldest living
member Of the General Assembly"
Alonzo d. Naylor, Oakland, who
served in the senate during the
1927 and 1929 sessions, is now
past 101 years old.
The resolution noted that he is
the oldest active bank president
in the United States and par
ticipates daily in the operation of
his hardware business in Oakland.
we wish to take this occasion
TO express our Fluctuations to Mr..
Naylor and to wish him many
more birthdays" the resolution
adopted by the house said. 1t was
sponsored by the Garrett county
delegation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
Junior High Group
Discusses Building

Members of a school building
committee composed of represen-
tatives from a number of county
parent-teacher groups. met last
Saturday evening in the Board of
Education office to consider
further the apparent need of a
junior high school building and
the problems incident to raising
the funds necessary for the pro-
gram.
Some twenty or more persons
attended and heard the members
declare that there was need for
a junior high school, that the
members would like to see it built
and the money made available
through an enabling act by men,
bers of the Legislature.
The Legislators we're present
and heard the remarks. They said
they would study the problem
thoroughly and provide an answer
in the near future In charge of
the discussion were George Stuck
and Wesley Schaible, who had been
named earlier to head the COM
mittee.
Another meeting is scheduled in
the near future.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
B. & O. Curtails Its
Freight Delivery

Merchants became aware of a
new regulation of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad this week when
they attempted to send out or re-
ceive merchandise by freight.
Freight in the future will come in
to Oakland by rail, only in car
load lots, Anything less than car
load lots will not be accepted,
either for delivery or shipping.
This regulation went into effect
the first Of February, according to
Ray Wilt, station agent in Oakland
Wednesday.
Whether this would cause any
reduction in personnel was not
known There has been no word to
that effect as yet, Wilt said.
Small shipments must now come
to Oakland by motor truck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
Optomist Club Has
Organization Session

An organizational meeting of the
Optimist club in Oakland, was
held last Thursday at Cornish
Manor No formal action was
taken because of the illness of
several prospective members, but
the session was well attended.
District club officers from Mary
land District 33, Optimist Interna-
tional, attending the meeting in
Guided Paul S. Murphy, Sr, gov
ernor; Les Hudson, Cumberland,
lieut.. governor, zone j. Roy Teets
Lencheon, Dundalk, Lieut. gov
ernor, zone 4; Charles Mustard
club building chairman, Dundalk:
Ell linden, district boys work
chairman.
Another meeting is set for this
evening February Ia, at 6:15, also
at Cornish Manor
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
Winter Keeps Its
Grip in the County

Wintry weather was continuing
to maintain its grip on the noun
tain top throughout the week, but
there was nothing extreme in any
division There was some snow,
some rain, some slect, some wind
and some cold air, but they we're
moderate in nature.
There was no interruption in
classes at school as all school
buses appeared to have made their
rounds without difficulty.
Snow plows of the county and
state were on the move constantly
in keeping the highways open to
travel
A quick rundown of the day
starts with last Thursday which
reached temperature of "A de-
grees in hazy skies. There was a
scattering of snow on Friday, two
above zero and clearing later 1t
got up to II above by p. m. The
thermometer registered Is above
on Saturday with snow starting to
fall before noon. Sunday was
cloudy with light snow, turning to
rain at night Rain continued to
fall Monday with SO degree
temperature until it began to drop
at noon Snow began to fall and
accumulated 4 inches by noon.
Temperature was at 16 degrees.
There was additional snow We'd
nesday with the temperature at 10
above There we're signs it was
trying to clear. More snow was
falling on Thursday morning with
temperature lowering around the
20 degree mark
Highways we're fairly icy and
caution was advised for all who
had to drive automobiles.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
Million Dollar ReCreatiOnaI
Development Project Aired
Man Is Released To
Penna. Authorities

Frank Henry Brown, Jr., ar
rested by Trooper James F.
Powers of the state police, pleaded
guilty to two charges last week
at a preliminary hearing before
Trial Magistrate Robert NJ Ma
roney.
He entered guilty pleas to break
ing and entering the business of
Doc, Ernie and Elwood's restaur-
ant, along U. S. route 40, and al
SO pleaded guilty to a charge of
theft. He was at first being he'd
for action of the grand jury at
the March term of court, but was
later released to the State of Penn
sylvania, which had charges against
him in that state.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
Ross Posts Bond
On Govt. Charge
Held For Illegal Possession
And Operation Of
20-GuIIon Still

James A. Ross, Friendsville, was
released on 1000 bond Monday in
Cumberland. after a hearing be-
fore u S. Commissioner James A.
Avirett. on internal revenue liquor
law violations.
Ross was arrested in Cumber-
land last Friday in connection
with illegal possession and opera
ton of a still on his farm in
Friendsville and transporting three
gallons of non-paid tax whisky.
He was released after the hear
ing at II a. m. pending his appear
ance in district court in Baltimore
Shortly before noon last Fri
day two investigators for the
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax division
of the U. s. Treasury department
with offices in c u m b + a d,
Charles McLane, an agent for the
division, and Deputy Sheriff Wayne
Wilt, went to the Ross farm with
a search warrant.
They learned that Ross was not
at home and pickup for his ar
rest was issued through State
Police who we're given descrip-
ton of his car and the license
number.
Cumberland city police officer
Howard Bennett spotted the car
on Baltimore street about 6 o'clock
and took Ross into custody. The
investigators were notified through
State police by the city detective.
One hour later McLane and one
of the Investigators placed Ross
under arrest. questioned him,
fingerprinted and photographed
him. When the Ross farm was
searched, authorities found a 20
gallon still. 50 gallons of mash and
other distilling apparatus, authori-
ties said.
One of the Investigators said
the still was operated in the Ross
home A pickup truck which had
a quantity of whisky in it was also
seized by authorities.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
Friend Stockyard
Purchased by 7 om
johnson, Oakland
Weekly Sales To Be Held.
Beginning February Is

The Blaine H. Friend Stock
yard property at Accident was
purchased last Thursday, February
7. by Thomas j. johnson, Oakland.
He submitted the high bid of $780,
113 to the Internal Revenue Serv-
ice, which had seized the proper
ty for nOn-payment of taxes owed
the government. The price in
cludcd an $1,000 mortgage.
Following the acceptance of the
bid Mr.. Johnson. Melvin o. Donley
aud Edward E. Peters, Jr.. incor-
porated the business under the
name of Garrett County Livestock
Sales, Inc An announcement is
being carried in the newspaper to-
day concerning the opening sale
which will be conducted on Mon
day, February IS.
Mr.. johnson has resided in this
county for twenty-one years and
has been active in the farming
timber, mining and banking bust
ness here and also in Morgantown,
w Va.
Mr.. Johnson stated that the
business was purchased so that the
farmers of the county and sur
rounding counties would continue
to have a place to market their
livestock and other produce. He
furthur stated that he and his as
sistants would do all in their power
to work for the bcttermcnt of the
county, particularly the farmers
and that he felt stockyard at
Accident was necessity for the
county's economy
Messrs. Donley and Peters are
operators of the Terra Alta Stock
yard, and Mr.. Donley will be the
general manager of the county
corporation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
Oakland SkierS Win
In West Va. Meet

Six Oakland skiers won matches
at the West Virginia ski meet at
Chestnut Ridge near Morgantown,
last Saturday and Sunday.
Robert Lohr, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert w. Lohr, won the Mt.
Chateau lodge cup race on Sun
day over all competitors.
The other events on Saturday
saw Oakland winners as follows:
Mary X. Alvarez, winner of
giant slalom and slalom in class 1;
Jimmie Gibson, SALON in class l
for boys; Linda Oursler, slalom
and giant slalom in class 2; Bobby
Lohr. slalom in class 2; Joe Al
varez giant slalom in class 2; Jack
Alvarez. slalom in class 8.
In winning the Mont Chateau
cup Sunday Lohr defeated Carl
Benson, of Monroeville, Pa.
Another One This Week
The Blue Ridge junior ski meet
will be held this weekend at Davis,
w. Va, it has been announced. The
Saturday and Sunday races will
be run in conjunction with the
Washington Ski club winter car
nival.
Entering as a team from the
Western Maryland junior ski club,
will be Jimmie Gibson in class l,
Robert Lohr, class 2, Jack Alvarez,
class 3; Wayne Dunbar, class A.;
Mary w. Alvarez, class girls;
Linda Oursler, class 2 girls; and
Donna Alvarez, class 4 girls. There
is no entry in class 3. The juniors
from Marsh Mountain have won
the Blue Ridge team cup for two
years in a row and are endeavor-
ing to get permanent possession
with a third victory.
The giant slalom will be con-
Quoted at noon Saturday with the
slalom at IL o'clock Sunday morn
ing.
The meet is also open to other
team or individual competition.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
Area Heart Fund
Heads Are Named

Those who will serve as gen
eral chairmen of the Heart Fund
campaign in this county have been
named.
Mrs. Harry c. Edwards, Grants
vile, will serve as general chair
man of the Heart Fund campaign
in the northern part of the coun-
ty. Mrs. Henry w. McComas, Oak
land, will serve as general chair
man in the southern end of the
county. She will have Mrs. Ken
meth LaWton assisting her and tax
ing charge of the Heart Sunday
solicitation.
Mrs. Edwards has been superin-
tendent of the Children's depart
ment and teacher in the Metho-
dist church school for a number
of years. She also serves in WSCS
of the church, is vice-president of
the Grantsville Homemakers club
and a board member of the AL
legany-Garrett county heart as
sociation since 1857.
Mrs. Edwards will have the help
of the MYF of Grantsville Metho-
dist church for Heart Sunday, Feb
ruary "a, and the cooperation OF
American Legion for the distribu-
ton of plastic coin containers.
Mrs. McComas had assisted her
late husband, Henry w McComas,
in the heart fund campaign for
several years. Mrs. LaWton also
has been active in the heart fund
campaign in recent years.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
.Horseman's Group
Plans Annual Show
Thursday, July 4th

AT a business meeting of the
members of the Garrett County
Horseman's association held Sat
urday, February 8, at the Acct
dent Fire hall, ii was decided to
hold the annual Open Horse Show,
both afternoon and evening, on
Thursday, July 4th Probable place
for the show was set for the Fair
Grounds at McHenry.
Lawrence Glover served as
chairman in the absence of Gerald
Giotfelty, president, on account of
illness.
The members, also planned a
bobsled ride, scheduled for
favorable weather date The group
also discussed a horse and pony
sale. Interested persons including
non members were asked to con-
tact the association for details.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
Washington Birthday
Bargains Offered

In line with unusual and what
are considered fantastic bargains
that arc annually offered on
George Washington's birthday in
sales events in Washington and
other cities, a similar sale is be-
ing considered by a number of
Oakland business people.
These bargains are to be made
available next Friday, February
%. Those indicating they are plan
ming a George Washington birthday
sale include A. D. Naylor and COM
pany, r. and p store, Rudy's De-
partment store, Rolyans. Marvin's
Mems Shop, Oakland Discount
store, Proudfoots Oakland Phar-
macy, and possibly others.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
Claude Wagner, Jr.
Reelected Fair Sup't.

At a meeting of the Garrett
County Fair board last Thurday
night at the tenant house of Ger
aid Glotfelty. al McHenry. the
board members reelected Claude
Wagner. Jr.. as superintendent for
the 1853 fair.
The fair dates already have
been set and will be held the
week of August 5 through August
10. Another meeting of the board
members is set for Monday, March
IL, at McHenry.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-02-14
To Show Film

A film, "One Love-Conflicting
Faiths" will be shown Sunday
evening, February II, 1880 o'clock,
at the Oak Park Church of the
Brethren, under the auspices of
the Youth Fellowship.
Describing some of the tensions
and problems involved in inter-
faith marriages, the film viii be
followed by discussion, questions
and answers. The public is in
vited.