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The Sidney herald., 1963-07-10
Conservation
Program Is
Explained

Conservation work costs
money. That's why we have an
Agricultural Conservation pro-
gram, Fred Iversen, chairman
of the Agricultural Stabiliza-
tion and Conservation County
committee, said recently.
He pointed out that being
convinced about the benefits
of conservation is not enough,
and expressed the belief that
some farmers still may not un-
derstand that they can obtain
cost-iSharing assistance to get
needed conservation jobs done
on their farms.
"JuSt drive around the coun-
try, the chairman declared,
"and you can easily spot the
farms where conservation farm
ing is being practiced. In many
cases, you would also find that
the Agricultural Conservation
program is cooperating with the
farmer in carrying out the con-
servation practice on the land" "
For farmers who may not
fully understand just how ACP
works, Iversen explained that
the programs purpose is to
encourage the establishment of
wildlife conservation practices
needed in the public interest.
The program, therefore, has
an incentive type of approach
to the problem-it "shares the
cost" of sound conservation
measures which the farmer
would not carry out without
such assistance.
Funds for this purpose are
authorized by Congress in rec
ognition of the fact that the
Nations natural resources are
vital not only to the farmers
and ranchers who operate the
land but also TO the health and
well-being of each citizen, both
now and in the future.
ACP practices to promote
conservation measures are Sc
lected to meet local as well as
national conditions. Each coun-
ty has a list of the practices,
Specifications, and cost-share
rates approved for local farmers
participating in the program.
In brief, the farmer obtains
ACP cooperation by filing a re-
quest with the ASC county
committee for ACP cost-shar-
ing before carrying out the
practice. He receives a definite
notice from the committee Of
the extent to which his re-
quest has been approved. After
completion of the practice, the
farmer certifies this by filing
the necessary report form with
the county office. His cost-shar-
ing assistance usually covers
about half the cost of the ap-
proved practice.
ACP also helps pay for teen
nical service where required to
determine need and practicabll-
ity or to plan and lay out the
practice. This is accomplished
through special arrangements
with the Soil Conservation Ser
vice and the State Forester.
Farmers who wish further de-
tails about ACP are urged 10
cali at the ASCS County OF
fice
The Sidney herald., 1963-07-10

By seeking to do the most efficient lob of
marketing and getting the best possible
price for the farmer, the farm cooperative
increases his purchasing power. Because
the co-ops are owned by the patrons, the
money stays in the community and tends
to promote local prosperity.
Farmers union co-operatives are KEYED
to serve the family farm system and i'm
prove it's economic position Farm fam
lilies on the land are the backbone of our
rural communities.
The Sidney herald., 1963-07-10

Who comes with summer to
this earth
And owes to June her day of
birth
With ring of Pearl upon her
hand
Can health, wealth and happi-
ness command.
The Sidney herald., 1963-07-10

Who i'm this world of ours,
their eyes
Tn March first open, shall be
wise -
In DAYS of peril firm and bold
If they an Aguamarlne VIII
hold.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-04-18

The farmers of this country have marvellous opportunity
to the ball rolling for conservative and financially
government If it would trigger trend toward Barry
Godwaer and sanity in reducing federal spending the people
should be forever grateful.
Farm Bureaus throughout America becoming aroused
this coming referendum An editorial in the Mary
land Farm Bureau News had the following o say
"1he few months will be used to influence wheat
farmers first phase supply supply
agricultural 1t has been stated that
Cow quotas be determined in the wheat fields The
ay agriculture has announced his intention the
tire of the USDA win this battle and these include
state and county ASCA committees, the
we'll many other deparmentsparty entirely federal
payrolls.
again the power of the federal budget used to
establish agricultural policy that will eventually affect all
agricultural commodities.
"As American Farm Bureau President Shuman stated
Gently we expect the propaganda device of managed
to be used to the fullest Telling the American people
only what the administration thinks they ought fits
perfectly with the supply philosophy
for agriculture.
These questions must be answered. Who will the
farms and ranches Of America VIII
political bureaucrats in Washington?
Can freedom, your future your chldrens future
be bought with pieces of silver? your freedom
bought with money? How far
road have gone?
Fortunately the wheat farmers of nation can decide
(ContInuen o. Four)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-04-18
Household Repair
Workshop Planned

A demonstration household work
shop will be conducted Wednesday,
April "a, in the office of James A.
McHenry, county agent, in the
basement of the postoffice build
ing, starting at 1880, it was an
nuunced.
The workshop will deal with the
teaching CT akills in making minor
household repairs. subjects to be
included are repairing leaky faucet
Or toilet, hanging of pictures, re-
placing broken windows, fixing
stuck doors and curing squeaking
steps.
McHenry pointed out that home
owners are paced with dozens of
minor repair jobs, many of which
could be done by the owner if he
has a knack for tools and a willing
ress to learn.
Guy Gienger, agricultural engi-
neer, University of Maryland, will
conduct the demonstration. Inter
ested persons are invited.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-04-18
GuiIty OF Violating Motor
Vehicle Regulations

Several persons we're listed on
the motor vehicle docket in the
office of Trial Magistrate Robert
Nj. Maroney in Oakland
Ronald Vcrlyn Carr, Oakland
pleaded not guilty to a charge of
operating a truck in interstate
hauling on foreign registration but
was found guilty and fined $40 and
costs.
Duane Leroy Clark, Somerset
forfeited collateral of $40 and costs
on charge of exceeding 50 miles
per hour.
Dorothy f. Rausch, Oakland,
pleaded guilty TO a charge Of
operating without a license and
was fined $40 and costs
Pansy Mae McKibben, Mt Lake
Park pleaded guilty to charge
of falling to give right of way and
was fined SO and costs The fine
and costs were suspended
Harold Ernest ellsworth, route
2, Oakland, forfeited collateral of
IS and costs on a charge of operat-
ing a motor vehicle with learners
permit while unaccompanied by a
licensed driver.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-04-18
Outdoor Training
Session For Scout
Leaders Scheduled

Approximately twenty-five unit
scout leaders and other adults in
terested in the scouting program
are planning to attend an outdoor
training program, to be conducted
at the Oakland Boy Scout camp
on Deep Creek Lake this week
end.
The sessions will begin Friday
evening at 1870 and conclude at
room Sunday A planning session
of leaders in the Deep Creek dis
trict was held Monday night, Will
lis V. Smith, scout executive, and
Joe Early, field scout executive,
will supervise the program since
it is a Potomac Council project.
The Deep Creek district will have
charge Friday evening and part of
Saturday Then Nemacolin district
leaders will have charge for Sat
urday with Tri Valley leaders in
charge for part of Saturday eve
ming and Sunday morning.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-04-18
Lipscomb at Fault
In Recent Collision

Hearings were held this week
Tor charges preferred by state
police following a wreck on the
Mt. Lake Park-Decr Park road on
Saturday, April 6.
Hugh Lee Lipscomb, Kitzmiller,
pleaded not guilty to charge of
passing another vehicle from the
rear on the left when the solid line
was in his lane. Trial Magistrate
Robert NJ Maroney found him
guilty and fined him SIS and costs.
jefferson Junior Lohr, Oakland,
who was charged with failing to
give signal at least 100 feet from
the point of making left turn,
entered a plea of not guilty and
Magistrate Maroney found him not
guilty and dismissed the case.
Transferred to Moreantown
Ort Groves, who was critically
injured in the accident and who
had been a patient in Garrett
County Memorial hospital suffering
from a ruptured spleen, several
broken ribs, and a lung injury, was
removed to the West Virginia
Medical center at MorgantOwn, as
the result of the latter injury. His
condition was fair.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-04-18
Plow Adjustment
For Spring Work To
Be Shown April "a

Farmers will have an OppOrtuni-
ty to learn how to adjust their
plows at a pillow adjustment demon
stration, to be given this spring.
James A. McHeEry, county agent,
aware that the job OF spring ploW-
ing is upon farmers of the county,
said many farmers would 90 to
The fields with equipment that is
cut of adjustment.
These improperly adjusted
plows will cause poor performance,
waste OF power and costly repair
bills, he pointed out.
The demonstration is to be held
en- the farm of James Glotfclty,
two miles west of Bittingcr on the
Cherry Creek road, on Wednesday
afternoon, April q, beginning at
l o'clock
All farmers are ilvitcd. They
may bring their own ploWs to work
on if they so desire. Guy Gicnger,
engineering department, Univer-
sity Of Maryland, will conduct the
demonstration
Plows will be tested in the
ground before and after adjust
ment to demonstrate the waste of
power and the wear of The ma
chinery parts, McHenry said.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-04-18
Fourth Dress Revue
Is Scheduled Friday

The Fourth dress revue will be
held tomorrow evening, Friday,
April 10, at the Accident school it
was announced by Mrs Hugh Dcni-
son, assistant home demonstration
agent. The theme will be Designed
for Travel"
The program is in charge of
Misses Patricia Shawley, Linda
Oursler, Carol Edwards and Kath-
leen Haenftling, assisted by Mrs
George Shawley and Mrs Cecil
Edwards.
Interested persons are invited.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-04-18
Annual Spelling
Bee TO Be Held
Next Tuesday
Sixth And Eighth Grade
Students To Compete
At KitzmiIIer

The annual countrywide spelling
bee sponsored by the Garrett
County Board of Education will be
held Tuesday evening, April %,
at 500 p. m. at the Kitzmiller
school
This event is for Representatives
of all sixth and eighth grades in
the public schools The names of
the participants and their respec-
tive schools are as follows:
Shirley Beckman.
Observation-Disclosures Lee Ross,
Mary HENDERSON; Karen Frazee
and Janet Glover, alternates.
Yodcr- Ellen Schrock and Ruth
lie Beier.
observation-disclosures Golf.
Red Housc-David Bosley.
Route 4O-Nancy Mckenzie and
Susan Turner
Kitzmillcr-Mary Brown, Ron
aid Warwick and Brenda Chapman.
Loeb Lynn-Wayne Calls.
bennett Road-Ruth Sisler, Deb
by Roy Elizabeth Elliott, Jane
Gibson and Gary Kitzmiller.
GrantSvillc - George Layman,
Terri Wcngerd, Joyce Railey and
Ronald BoWser.
ACcidCnt-Donna Haenftling.
Northcrn-Betty Stanton, Sharon
Ramp, Susan Scggie, Keith Eich-
orn and Nancy Jean Glotfelty.
SouthCrn-Cynthia Arnold, Janet
DclSignorc, Carol Lawton, Brenda
Savage, Roger Thomas, and Diannc
Wccsc. Altcrnatcs are Norman
Wilt. Kate Towne. MariIyn X. Mar
tin and Ray Calls.
The spelling bee is open to all.
Much interest has been evidenced
in previous years.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-04-18
Wheat Referendum
Set For May 81

Marketing quotas have been pro-
claimed for the 1864 wheat crop
and a referendum will be held on
May 81, to give wheat growers an
opportunity to vote for or against
the program for 1864, it was an
nounced by Arthur G. FitzWater,
chairman of the Garrett County
ASC committee.
The new program provides for
price support under a two price
certificate" plan. Certificate
wheat. which will be 80 percent of
the normal production on allot-
ment acres will be supported at a
national average price of not less
than $500 per bushel Wheat pro-
duced on allotment acres in OK
cess of the certificate figure will
be supported at a national average
at about S130 per bushel
For the first time small growers,
those under Is acres, will have an
opportunity to vote in the refer
endum. However, to be eligible
to vote, such growers must regis
ter and file an Election to Com
ply with the Wheat Allotment at
the Asses office not later than
May 10.
The new program cannot be put
into effect unless approved by at
least tWO-thirds of the growers
voting in the referendum on ma
tional basis. If the program is not
approved by the required majority,
price support will be dropped TO
so percent of parity. There would
be no penalties for producing cX-
cess wheat.
MIR. FitzWater said wheat acre
age allotments and complete de-
tails will be mailed to all growers
in the near future.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-04-18
Inn Near FroStburg
Is Damaged by Blaze

Quick response Tuesday morn
ing by volunteer firemen of Frost
burg averted a serious fire at Rus
tic Inn on L. s. route 40, seven
miles west of Frostburg, in this
county.
John Keister owner said the
fire apparently started from
lighted cigaret tossed into dry
brush at the rear of the inn
The flames spread toward the
side OF the building, ignitng
leaves which had blown against
the structure. The fire got into the
partition near the dance floor and
the basement Mrs Keister and
neighbors noticed the fire and had
it almost completely smothered by
the time the firemen arrived
The fire occurred about IL a. N.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-04-18
3rd Offense Brings
Sixty Days in Jail

Arlie R. Shahan. Oakland. who
entered a plea of guilty to a
charge of operating a motor We
hicle while under the influence of
alcohol, when given a hearing be-
fore Trial Magistrate Robert NJ
Maroney, this week, was fined 5000
and costs. In default of payment
of fine he was placed in the coun-
ty Jail for sixty days Magistrate
MarOney said it was Shahan's
third offense
An additional thirty days in Jail
was added when he pleaded guilty
to a charge of operating motor
vehicle while his diving license
was revoked. The sentences are to
run consecutively
Nelson Lee Ca~~er, Mt. Lake
Park. also received 80 days in Jail
and Is days in jail in default of
payment of fines on two charges,
but his sentences we're set to run
concurrently
Carper pleaded not guilty to a
charge of operating a motor vehicle
under the influence of liquor but
was found guilty by the magistrate
and fined 500 and costs. In de
fault of fine he was given 80 days
in Jail.
He also pleaded not guilty to
charge of reckless driving but was
found guilty and fined S25 and
costs and given Is days in Jail in
default of payment of fine
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-04-18
Matthias To Speak
Here On May 10
Ccndressmun To Be Guest
Of Mt. Top Chamber
Of Commerce

Congressman Charles McC Ma
thias will address a public gather
ing at the Four Seasons dining
room at Will o. the Wisp, Deep
Creek Lake. on Friday evening,
May 10, it was announced by
James Rock, president Of the Mt
Top Chamber of Commerce.
The public meeting will be pre-
coded by a dinner of the members
of the Mt Top Chamber at $50 o.
clock. Congress Matthias will be a
guest at the dinner.
The public event will begin at 8
o'clock and the Congressman will
speak on the economic problems
and the development of Garrett
county
Plans for the dinner and public
meeting were made at a meeting
of the board of directors Tuesday
afternoon in the limbaugh din
ing room. New members of the
board. recently announced, include
Robert Proudfoot, William A. Shir-
err, Hugh Denison and Wesley
Schaible.
Mr. Rock was reelected presi-
dent of the group. Earl Zepp was
named vice-president and Frank
Mcdaniel was named secretary
treasurer Holdover members of
the board also include Willis Shat
fer, Frank Peters, Edward Smousc,
Irwin Field, Irwin r. Rudy, Jr., and
c. w. Englander.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-04-18
Plan Film Programs
For Library Week

Two film programs. one of in
terest to adults the other of in
terest to children. has been plan
ned for National Library week,
April 81 to 81. Similar programs are
heing arranged all over the United
States.
"Reading-the Fifth Freedom,
Enjoy It." is the theme
In this county Mrs. Edward F.
Smouse is the citizen chairman in
charge of activities.
A film program of interest to
adults will be presented Tuesday
evening. April %, at 7 O'Clock. and
again at SIS, at the Ruth Enlow
Library in Oakland The Uni
verse" is special award film which
explores the farthest reaches of
the universe. Vincent Van Gogh"
shows in color in color the life
and work of the famous Dutch
painter The Tuesday evening pro-
gram will be in addition to the reg
ular library schedule.
Saturday. April 81, a program of
short children's films will be
shown at II a m These include
pale Alone in the World" THE
Musical Ride" "Toccata for Toy
Trains" and "Moonbird"
A special window display on u
S route 40 has been arranged in
the Grantsville branch library by
Obey Yoder. an art teacher in the
Baltimore city schools A window
display in the Garrett National
Bank in observance of library
week, also has been set up by Mrs.
Kenneth Lawton, of the library
staff.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-04-18
kff<MiIIeE' FIOOGIEUNH Project
bringing NeEU LOOE To TOsE1s
BY Wilbur w. Close

A lot Of water has flowed past
kitzmillcr since Thomas Wilson
built his grist mill in 1902. and the
Potomac river has not always been
the Gcntlcst of streams.
Floods and threats of floods have
plagued the community for more
than century, and in 1924 and
1886 caused major damage.
1t is doubtful, though, if any of
these acts of Wanton nature has
changed the face of the town as
much as the ambitious flood CON
troll project now underway.
The undertaking, which is esti-
mated to cost some 100000 is be-
ing carried out by the Harwell
Construction Co, of Virginia, I'M
der contract from the Army Corps
of Engineers. 1t is joint project
of the federal government, the
county anG the state, with the
County Commissioners providing
S29,75O; The state S59,500 and the
federal government the remainder.
The project has been in the
planning stage since 1859, following
the most recent flood, and bids
we're opened last December 20
for the construction phase.
The work calls for excavation of
400 feet of North Branch chan
mel, and $500 feet of levee en-
bankmcnt. There will be 147000 Gu
bic yards of river channel eXcava-
ton, 10000 cubic yards of protec-
tive stone, 10000 pounds of rein
forcing steel and $4,000 cubic yards
of excavation of embankment. The
result will be not only the creation
of a levee, but a deepening of the
river channel to permit more rapid
flow of water.
Workmen during the past several
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-04-18
Country Club Now
Open For '63 Season

The Oakland Country club Of
ficially opened its season last Sun
day April IA, with Jim KreyenbuhI
as the golf professional.
He announced number of
events that were planned for the
season. The mems golf team will
play ten or twelve inter-club
matches during the season in adj
dition TO the regular club tourna-
mCnts.
Plans also are being made for
the first western Maryland amateur
championship later this summer.
He said the club hoped to make
this an annual event.
The mems golf association had
its meeting Wednesday, April II,
and made plans for the season
which includes completion of con-
struction on the new No. l hole
This is expected to be completed
and open for play by late summer.
A children's golf clinic is planned
for the summer following the clos
ing of the school term, and also
clinic for the ladies'.
Kreyenbuhl said all persons in
terested in playing golf were well
come A family membership in the
country club is S48, tax included,
while the single membership is
S38 A social membership, with
privileges of the golf course, is
$40. Greens fees are So over week
ends and 81 during the week.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-04-18
April 80 Is Final Dote For
Wool Payment Applications

April 80, 1868, is the final date
on which wool producers may APP
ply for incentive payments under
the 1862 wool program, it was an
nounced by Arthur G. FitzWatcr,
chairman of the county ASC COM
mittee
The April 80 deadline applies to
applications for both shorn wool
and lamb wool payments and to
all sales made during the period
from April 1, 1862 through March
81, 1868. MIR. Fitzwater said all
wool growers who had not already
filed their application may send
or bring their bills of sale to the
County Asses office in Oakland
before the deadline date.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1963-04-18
kindergarten To Be
Opened in September

The first State approved Kinder
gartcn in Garrett County non-Paro-
chial in character, will open
its doors this September. Miss Helen
l.. Widmyer, representative of the
State Department of Education
gave approval on April 4. Approval
also was previously obtained from
the County Health Department
and the District Fire Inspector.
The Kindergarten will be di-
lectcd and taught by Mrs. Eugene
Barbara Finn, in her home near
Southern High School Mrs. Finn
las her B. S. degree in Elementary
Education from Frostburg State
Teachers College, her M. A. degree
from West Virginia University,
plans to obtain the required Early
Childhood Education during this
coming summer session. She has
fought first grade in the county for
twelve years
A class Of twenty will be the
limit. To enroll q child must be
five by December 81. Regulations
for entrance are the same as those
for entrance to first grade The
hours will be 9:OO-12:OO, with a
school calendar parallel to the
public school calendar. The cost
will be $1,000 a month, payable
monthly or by the semester
Purpose of the kindergarten
will be to introduce the children
to school life, preparing them for
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