Cumberland Evening Times from Cumberland, Maryland • Page 9

I.I- Sen. Arid Rmehart Due On Program' speakers have selected to address the capacity crowd is for tie testimonial dinner'for former U.S; Senator iglenn Beall on Wednesday at 7 p. Ali Ghah Club, John K. Snyder Jrl, president of the Greater Cumber- land Junior Association, of merce, which is sponsoring? the dfair, said the speakers will be rmer Chief Judge George Hen- derson of the Fourth Judicial -Cir- cuit, former Attorney General William C. Walsh, DeWitt'Hyde, former representative for the Sixth Congressional District and now "a the General Ses- sions Court In; Washington.

Many Responses Others are D. Eldred Ruiehart, County fruit grower and Republican national commit- teeman who is a long-time politi- cal ally of the Senator, and Lewis J. Ort, local bakery owner, who also has long supported the politi- cal aspirations of his fellow coun- tian and has acted as his state- wide financial chairman in his campaigns'. Snyder said the response to the telephone solicitation being conducted by the Jayncees is a heart-warming indication of the esteem in which Sen. Beall is held, not only in this area, but throughout the state.

Many from the Washington- Baltimore metropolitan area have indicated by telephone or mail they plan to attend the tribute to the veteran legislator who spent 22 years in Congress. League Doctors Due Persons who wish lo attend Ihe dinner and who have riot yet been contacted, can secure tickets by calling either 724-4381 or 722-2820. They also can be. picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office at Baltimore and Liberty streets, Mr. Snyder said.

Sen. Beall has asked that pro- ceeds from the testimonial be donated to the Allegany County EffortsDue To Iron Out Zone Issue Steckman Dance Studio Seeking Park Street Site The Mayor and Council said today it will attempt to set up a meeting with residents in the 400 block of-Park Street in an effort to iron out difficulties arising over a-variance request made by Steckman Dance Studio. The variance had been rejected by the Board of'Zoning Appeals on reasons of "special and because of side and rear yard space reasons. Paul Spidell, who with Mary Catherine Steckman Spidell, appeared in behalf of the request this morning, said lhat in reality space remaining after a proposed addilion to a properly on Park Street would be more than many others already in existence there. The Sleckman Sludio will lose its Emily Street property to the Cumberland Thruway and pro- posed to move to 416 Park Street, Mrs.

Spidell said she was "caughl in a trap" and asked council for relief. Because she is being forced to move and does not wan to leave the neighborhood because of business reasons, she said she League for Crippled Children, of which he is president and which; he has since its founding. orthopedic surgeons from Baltimore. Dr. George 0.

Eaton and Dr. E. David Weinberg, who serve as clinicians for the League- work, are among those who plan Wednesday nighl's to a testimonial. Master of ceremonies for the program will be Associate Judge James S. Getty, recently appoint- ed to the bench of the Fourth Judicial Circuit.

John Jackie SHeads Local VFWPost (Jake) Jackie was elected commander of Henry Hart Post 1411, Veterans-of Foreign Wars, in balloting yestsrday at the Post Home. He succeeds L. Paul Laber. Others elected were Gerald Mil- ler, senior vice commander; Ed- ward Isner, junior vice mander; Verner Winner, quarter- master; James Thompson, chap- lain; George Speis, judge advo- cate; James surgeon, and Guy Smith. three year trustee.

The new post commander is a holds the rank of major in the Army Reserve. He is employed at Allegany Ballistics Laboratory. The new officers will be instal- led at a meeting Saturday, May 8, at 7:30 p. with a dance scheduled to follow the ceremony. Paul W.

Moore, a past post com- mander, the committee in charge of the installation. ENTERS MARINE QFFICER PROGRAM--Pat- rick Chorpenning, this city, at right, a student at Frostburg State College, is shown the Quantico Marine This ship is the HMX-1 and is a standby for the use of Presi- dent Johnson. Chen-penning will complete his felt this was a "hardship Cites Other Permit Mr, Spidell pointed out tha while the board refused the dance school addilion variance, it die a permit for a non-conform ing use of land in the area by- a non-conforming business which had never been located in Ihe area' before while Ihe Steckman studio had been in the neighbor hood 30 years. Council also had another "go round" with Charles Paul Roeder, owner of properly at Bedford and Centre streets, who is installing a carry-out restaurant and park- ing lot on the property. Mr.

Roeder wanted to know how soon council would let him know about a 128-foot by 30-foot piece of his property which the city is inter- ested in because of its Thorough- fare Plan under Urban Renewal. Considerable discussion was held on the mailer before Mr. Roeder was informed lhat the cily attorney would be in touch with him to negotiate the matter. r. Roeder earlier had protested that he was to have been con- tacted during the past week but was not.

Sought Protection At one point. Mayor Earl D. Chaney tried to head'off the dis- cussion. Mr. Roeder made a reference to the Mayor, which led to the Mayor's' turning to the chief of police and demanding thai if Mr.

Roeder did not slop veteran of World War 11 who his comments, he should be es- corted from the room. Mr. Roeder then got his answer on the negotiations for the 30 foot piece of property and said "That is all I wanted to know." Earlier, the city had waived demolition permits fees for pro- periies needed for the Cumber- land Thruway. This, Mr. Roeder said, was "very interesting" and then requested that he be refund- ed demolition fees for the struc- tures on his Bedford-Centre Street property.

This went unanswered. Mr. Roeder also expressed the belief lhat the urban renewal program should out." City sources said Mr. Roeder has picked up his permit to build a carry out restaurant on his Bedford-Centre Street property. It will be 12 by 34 feet, located on Bedford, and be of concrete block.

i- 4 1 L.UI illicit: ilia being sworn into the Marine Corps platoon education, attending several'training camps.dur- eaders olficers program Friday afternoon on ing (he summers and be commissioned as ah ine alnlelic field of Ihe college. Administering the oath is Capt. B. H. Thomas, Washington.

In center is Capt. T. Read, pilot of the Marine helicopter which was flown here from officer on his graduation. His father, A. Joseph Chorpenning, served months overseas in the First Marine Division during World War II in the South Pacific.

City, Area DOWNTOWN READINGS Yesterday 1 p. m. 45 2 p. m. 46 3 p.

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m. 45 Midnight 45 Today 1 a. m. 46 2 a. m.

46 3 a. m. 46 4 a. m. 46 5 a.

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47 10 a. m. 47 11 a. m. .43 Noon 55 City Workers Seek Raise FORECASTS Allegany County and cool with occasional rain drizzle and fog tonight.

Temperatures remaining in the 40s. Tuesday partly cloudy and cool, high in SOi. Wednesday partly cloudy and unseasonably cool. Garrett County Cloudy with of Local 812, Municipal Employes Union, today presented wage and fringe bene- fits requests lo the Mayor and Council. Among items discussed were a 30-cent an hour wage boost: a request for four weeks vacation after 18 years' service; and ex- tension of sick leave from 60 to 70 days to conform with Blue 4fls.

Tuesday rather cloudy id continued cool. West Virginia Mostly cloudy and cool tonight and Tuesday. Low tonight 37 to 45. High in 50s Tuesday. Western Pennsylvania Partly cloudy and cooler, tonight, low 35 lo 40.

Partly cloudy, little change in temperatures Tuesday. Attends Market Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beneman 'of Beneman fc Sons are attending the Fall Furniture Market in High Point, K. C.

The Market whkh Friday is open to retail and, depart- ment store buy ers'only. ross Council took the requests under consideration and said it would to work out something in the audget on the pay increase. It took the other requests under con- sideration, according lo Danny Thorp, union secretary. 'Wild River' Plan Urged On Cacapon Sen. R.

C. Byrd Wants To Preserve Beauty Of Stream S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd (D- W.

Va) has another step to preserve the history, and nat- ural beauty of the country by urging approval of legislation to establish a system of "Wild ers" which may someday include the Cacapon River in West Vir- ginia. "I believe this legislation pre- sents a 'workable formula to pre- serve the finest aspects of the Cacapon'and other natural re- sources, of type and still per- mit proper economic development of the said Byrd. He made his endorsement in a statement to the Senate Interior Committee which is hearing testi- mony on the bill for a "Wild Riv- ers" system. Approved also by President Johnson in his message on -'Nat- ural; Beauty," the program pro- vides for the initial preservation of five scenic rivers in Idaho, Oregon, New Mexico, Wyoming Georgia and Florida. The Caca- pon, which has its beginnings at Wardensviile in Hardy County and wanders for- 140 miles through Hampshire and Morgan Counties it flows into the Potomac, A'oujd be studied for inclusion in- lo Ihe system 'at laler dale.

Once" a river is designated for system, the Federal Govern- ment could buy land along its banks or scenic ease menls lo 1 preserve the natura! stale of the area and to develop tourist attractions. Land beyond the buffer zone could be used commercially, sak Sen. Byrd. Sen. Byrd is a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommit lee for Ihe Department of the In- terior and Related Agencies which must vole the funds for' Ihe pro- gram.

"The mountain ridges, the wild flowers" in spring and summer, and the year-round greenery i can be seen from the Cacapon has been described as some of the most outstanding in the Byrd stated. He read this account of the Cacapon as by one visitor: "Starting out in a meadow, past farmers' back doors, it travels in- to the mountains of West Virginia, getting faster and faster. The river passes big rocks covered with the most beautiful soft green velvet moss, past great rock gar- Service Set For Victim Of Mishap Services for Johnson C. DeVore, 70, 145 East College Frostbiirg, who was fatally in-' jured late Saturday, night in an accidental fall at his home, will conducted Wednesday at 2 p. m.

at the Durst Funeral Rev. George Wehler will of- iciate and interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Mr. DeVore frac- tured skull when He' fell ManyHomes To Be Razed For Project Dwellings Make Way For Thruway; Fees Waived By Council The Mayor arid Council today waived demolition permit fees for dwellings which will be taken by Cumberland prp- South End Street Job i Requested Grand Avenue Extension In 1965 Bond Issue Fire Commissioner William V. Keegan said today ic is requesting that Arch Street be cut through from Fifth Street Laing 'Avenue to relieve traf- pressure on Virginia Avenue.

This, he said, has been re- commended by the Cuni- jerland Business and Civic As- and also got favorable reaction from John D. Bushby, iistrict engineer of the State toads Commission here. However," the Mayor and Council took no action on the suggestion but it was pointed out that the Grand Avenue Ex- tension project had previously been favored by the business group and is included in the encral Improvement Bond Is- sue of 1965. Recounts History City Engineer Charles R. Nuzum recounted the history of the Grand Avenue proposal and reasons 'why it was requested and said that the Engineering Department had surveyed and made estimates and the proj- ect has been included' in the bond issue.

Property appraisals also were completed, he said, and pending acquisition of prop- erty, the project is ready lo go. Arch Street, he said, is nar row and one-way compared to the two-way situation on Grand. He said he felt if any street is to be cut through then Grand Avenue is the logical one. However, he said he would have no objection to both being cut through if lhat is what council desires. Mr.

Keegan also noted during the discussion that the State Roads Commission plans to post the Industrial Boulevard speed limits when the Wineow Street bridge is completed and it will be up to the Police' Department to enforce it. To Install Traffic Light Council also approved a mo- tion to install a blinker traffic light at Pennsylvania Avenue and the Industrial Boulevard after Commissoher Frederck J. Hll said residents are complain- ing about the number of acci- dents there. Mr. Keegan said this had been brought before council before but no action taken because he had been informed that the SRC was going to install $5,000 worth of signs on the Boulevard 'when the Wineow "Street Bridge is Although he.

voted to go along Mafyiam, Mufcy, April 8, IMS FSC Students To Aid Mental Health Drive John Allison Of Faculty Will Head Two Groups From College John Allison, of the faculty of Frostburg State College, will head a group of college students in the fund appeal of the Allegany County Chapter of the Mental Health Association of Maryland. Mr. Allison, professor of psychology and counsellor of men at FSC, said today mem- ers of two groups, Education 11, Hygiene For Teachers, and Upha Delta Chi Fraternity, will ssist with the chapter's Bell Ringers Drive on May 11. Mr. Allison is also a director the newly organized Mental Health Chapter in the county.

Miss Janice Shank, Big Savage, will direct the Education 11 Group, while Lee Johnson, lilver -Spring, will be in charge the fraternity. Assisting Miss Shank will be xis R. Ayres, Cumberland; Joy Cumberland; Patricia A. Evans, Oldtown; Harper, Shirley M. Sratz, Baltimore; John R.

Mc- laughlin, MeyersdaJe, Bar- bara J. Psimer, Cumberland. Also working with.Miss Shank will -be Sharon L. Staves, Big Pool; Richard C. Wagner, Rock- ville; Richard Hagers- Roberta J.

Willison, Cum- berland; Jon Wimmer, Sykes- ville; James C. Woodward, Wash- ington; Samuel E. Wynkoop Camp Springs, and Daniel A. Yates, Dickerson. Workers for the fraternity have not yet been selected.

However, Mr. Johnson said a large group is expected lo volunteer to help make the housetlo-house canvass on May 11 on behalf of the Mental Health Association. Associate Judge.James S. Getty, general chairman for the campaign, again today 'urged women to-, volunteer their services for the Volunteers should contact Mrs. Helen'Crab- tree at the county of- JOHN ALLISON Rain Takes Over, More Is Forecast Cool Ami Cloudy Weather Slated For Tomorrow There should be a.profusion flowers next month if the Apr showers over the weekend is th criterion on which to base a pre diction.

Actually, less than an inch precipitation was recorded, al- was pronounced dead on arrival at Miners Hospital, in Frostburg. DeVore was a native of Grahamtown, a son of the late Aurelia (Crowe) De- Vore. i A. retired 'coal he was a veteran of World War I and is a member of Salem Church of Christ and Farrady Post 24, American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Mrs.

Elizabeth (Tharp) DeVore; two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Carder, Mt. Savage, and Mrs. Irvin Mor- gan, Frostburg, and two'sons, Johnson C. DeVore Burgetts- town.

and William 0. De- Vore, Niles, Ohio. Also surviving sisters, Mrs. Ora Tomlinson; Ernest Plummcr and Mrs. Emory Plum- all of Frostburg; Mrs.

James Palm and Mrs. John -Wilf, Chambers- burg, three-brothers, Victor and Dewey DeVore, Frostburg, anad Leonard Detroit, 16 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren. The body is at Durst Fu- neral Home in Frostburg, where friends will be received from 2-4 a 7-9. NY Youngsters Due This June Residents of the Cumberland area wish to sponsor a Fresh Air Kid this summer must make application prior to May 15. Francis McDerraott, chairman of the program which is spon- sored locally by the' PTA of'SS.

Peter and Paul Parochial School, said the youngsters from New York will arrive in Cumberland on June 29. Licenses Ready Issuance of renewed licenses a i morning at the office of the Allegany County Board of Alcoholic Beverages Lic- ense Commissioners. Spokesmen for the liquor board reminded license holders that san- itary facilities at the business places must be approved by the Health Department before the lic- enses will be issued. The Ffssh Air program was started a number of years ago by the New York Herald Tribune in order to give the children of New York living in apartment houses a chance to "get out" for a summer vacation. Persons wishing to provide housing for a child this year should contact Mr.

McDermott 722-3907. Council acted after receiving a letter from John D. Bushby, Dis- trict 6 engineer of the SRC, ad- vising them that the contractor, Peter Keiwit and Sons Company, would remove the buildings. The dwellings and owners list- ed are'as George J. Zink, 233 Beall Street; Uyal Order Moose 271, 206 Beall Street; Brandon Akers-Pearl Lashley, 237-239 Avirett Avenue; Sadie.

Fi McGreevy, 223 Avirett Joseph Lewis-Avelirio lonzalez, 205-207 Beall Street; 203 Beall John Leedy, 230-232 Beall Street: Norman F. Geatz el. 224-226 Beall Street; Char- les Harper-Marius Jensen, 209-211 Avirett Avenue: Norman F. Geatz, 210-212 Smallwood'Street; George C. Smith, 225 Smaliwood Street; Carl 214 Smallwood Street; Brooks B.

Warner, 134 Paca Street; Russell Dawson, 124 Paca Street; Dqrothy Ringler, 118 Paca Street; Association Supli- cians of USA, Street and 119-121 Paca Hinze, Johnson Street: William Sherman, 29 South Water Street. Flora W. Miller, 58 Greene Street; Bauer Wholesale Lumber and Supply Company, Howard Street; Earl Chancy, Howard Street; Crystal Laundry, -Mech- anic Street; James E. Hare, 219 Mechanic Street: Catherine Blun- 221-223 'Mechanic Street; Sleinla Motors, 213 Soulh. Mech- anic.

Slreet; Steinla Transporta- tion, 218 South Mechanic Street; Wallace McKaig, South Street and Salem and Commerce streets: Charles A. Feeser, 213-214 Park Street; Charles K. Mire, 316 Park Street; Cumberland Steel Williams Street; Julian Schonter, Emily Street; Ellis E. Llewellyn, .220 Emily Street; Julia C. Steckman, 222 Emily Street; Evelyn V.

Llewel- lyn, 224 Emily Street; 0 Mauk, 226 Emily "Street: jWy'E Cobey el 317 Maryland Ave- nue; William treiber, 319 Mary- dens with ferns, and wild cliffs and jagged mountain sides appear here and there and the beautiful hemlocks screen the light, and leave a dark quietness in the gorges and ravines. "Ice Mountain an unusual' natural, phenomenon where ice may be found all summer long--is one of the highlights of the river." Historically, Sen, Byrd said the Cacapon supplied. the principal means of support for colonial out- posts in the early French and In- dian settlements. George Wash- ington, as an 18-year-old youth in. 1750, made surveys here.

"Let us act now to preserve these monuments to the beauty of nature and the valor our pioneers while we may still do so," he said. Reunion Group To Hold Meeting The Planning Committee for the 1960 Allegany High School class reunion will meet Wednesday at m. at the home of Mrs. Joyce Ringler, Colony Keigh'ts Cash Valley Road La Vale. Any one interested in helping with attend and further informalkm may be ob- tained by calling Mrs.

Noreen Fishel, 729-1728. with the blinker light proposal, Mr. Keegan qualified his vote by again pointing, out are to be installed on the Boule- vard. Council also discussed, plans for getting a single name for streets the Boule- vard area and it was decided to get ideas of the South End busi- ness group on the subject. AreaNative MobVictim In District One of the most serious attacks on law enforcement in Washing- 9 occurred last week and in- volved a former Piedmont resi- dent, Edward E.

Spiker, a mem- ber of the D. C. police. force. Officer Spiker a 1 with Patrolman Albert D.

attempthig to arrest Robert Bowman and Miss Jeanette Hend- erson for disorderly conduct.when Charles Bowman appeared and the two brothers jumped the two officers. A brawl followed, which drew a crowd of approximately 150 persons some of them chanting "get their guns, get their guns." More than a dozen persons beat the two officers in the 10 minute skirmish, which ended as nearly 50 other District policemen were rushed to the scene to aid the injured policemen and disperse the crowd. The two assaulted officers, as- signed to the 10th Precinct, were treated at the Washington Hos- pital Center for bruises and cuts and later released. Officer McDonald fired two shots during the attack, one of which went through the chest of Robert Bowman, who was admit- ted to the Washington Hospital Center in critical condition. Charles Bowman was charged with assault on a police officer and disorderly- conduct.

'Judge Mary C. Barlow set bond at in Ihe assault case, which was continued to May 21, Judge though it appeared much more had fallen because the rain was so constant. A measuring device at the LaVale barracks of the Maryland State Police 'recorded .14 inch rain on Saturday, .45 inch yesterday and .3 inch as 6 a.m. today. Garrett County received over an inch of rain, according to rc'o- ords maintained State Roads Commission which indicate 1.15 inches fell in the Oakland area over the weekend.

The Weather Bureau said 'cloudy and will prevail through the day and night, with occasional drizzle and fog expect- ed during the evening. The tem- perature likely will remain in the '40s. Downtown Cumberland ings reveal Ihe mercury fluctu- ated only a few degrees, all in the mit! tu'high 40s, since Satur-i day morning. Tomorrow is expected to be partly cloudy and cool, even though a slight rise in tempera- ture is predicted by the Weather Bureau. Similar conditions will prevail through Wednesday.

Var- iable winds today will shift from the west to the northwest. The forecast for West Virginia calls, for showers. this morning and ending by mid-afternoon. The temperature was expected to reach into the 60s today. Partly cloudy conditions twill "pre- vail tonight and tomor- Weather Bureau said.

Thundershowers were predicted for nearby Pennsylvania' this morning, with' the. precipitation ending in the afternoon. The tem- perature range would extend from the ihigh 40s to the mid" 50s ac- cording to the forecast, and there will be little change in tempera- ture tomorrow. fices in the Algonquin Hotel. To Set Up Large Gross The El Fidel Club has renewed ts request to place a-white cross Store Room At Grocery Is Damaged Smoke damage was caused this morning when fire gutted a small storage room in Judy's Grocery Store.

442 Columbia land'Avenue; ClairR. Flora; 321 D. Neilson set bond at Maryland Avenue, and Mary P. McVcy. Maryland Emily Street.

Avenue and Dr. Mirkin Renamed Dr. Abraham JY Mirkia, city, has been reappointed of the committee on" medical as- pects of Automotive Safety of-the American Medical Association. Supper Planned By La Vale PTA The Parent-Teacher Association of LaVale Elementary School will Sponsor a spaghetti supper Wed- nesday from 5 to 7 p.m. in, the school auditorium.

A bake sale and bazaar- will be held in conjunction with the sup- per. Jimmie Flanagan is gen- eral chairman of the dinner, while Mrs. Russell Bucy is in charge of ihe bake sale. Mrs. Ronald Proud and Mrs.

Thomas Walsh are in charge of the bazaar. Carry-out orders will be avail- 1200 on the other charge, which was continued to the same date. Miss Henderson pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct and paid a $20 fine. Patrolman Spiker is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Charles R. Spiker 230 West Fairview Street, Piedmont. Before accepting his present position. Officer Spiker served. as a patrolman in Pied- mont and also as justice of the peace.

He is a veteran of eight in Constitution Park. Finance Commissioner Fred- erick made a motion before he Mayor and Council today that 'avorable consideration be--given the request and a decision be made next Monday. El Fidel had previously pro- posed 'the Cross.in given tentative approval. How- ever, it was later rescinded be- cause of protests about giving and away for the plan. however, is not El Fidel fficials said.

The cross would be 35 feet high, our 'feet wide with a 10-foot con- crete base. It would be of steel, with white aluminum and ighted at night. Harry W. Young is chairman the Cross" Committ.ee. In other action, council named the weeks of April 24 May 25, 26 as Paint-Up Weeks" connection with the campaign the Greater Cumberland Beau- ification Committee.

It also granted Fort Cumber- and Post 13; American jermission hold a Memorial Day, at 2:30 p. m. Obituary Street. Five pieces of city fire fight- ing equipment was placed into service after several calls were received by firemen. East Side received the first alarm, and then Central Station sent out Engine No.

I and the emergency truck. South End was also dispatched to the scene, however returned after finding the blaze under control DeVORE--Johnson 70, Frost- burg. (See separate story). DILLOiV-J. Frederick, 80, of 134 Maple Street, Frostburg.

Eddie, 82, for- merly of Kffby, W. Va- PRICE--Mrs. Mary 80, La- Vale. RIGCLEMAN Sherman 39, Mozer, W. Va.

ROBERTSON-pRolley, 74, Bow- man's Addition. 1 ROBINSON--Bernard 76, of 405 Arch "Street. SMITH-Mrs, Dorothy 65, Rawlhigs. VOGEL Car! formerly of Cumberland. WHITNEY--Charles 66, of 103 Virginia ROLLEY ROBERTSON Rolley Robertson.

74. Bowman's Addition, died this morning at his A native of AUegany County. he was a son of. the late Samuel upon arrival. West Side was also placed into service by fill- ing in at Central.

Firemen said the blaze start- years in the Marme Corps. in the storage area of the Lions To Hear Talk The Cumberland Lions Club will hear Ora Mae Lewis, ex- ecutive director of the Allegany- Garrelt County Heart Association, speak Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. in Central YMCA. Mrs. Lewis will deliver a talk on the heart pro- gram.

store, causing heavy smoke damage. The flames spread to the exterior of the home of Mrs. Mabel Snyder, 444 Columbia Avenue, causing minor damage. The apartment of John Wilt, second floor of 442 Columbia, was also damaged by smoke. Central received its alarm at 8:29 a.m., and remained on the scene until 10:07 a.m.

and Matilda Robertson. Mr. Ro- bertson was a railroad and or- chard worker before retiring. Surviving are three sons, Harry Robertson, Corriganville: Emory Robertson, at home, and Leroy Robertson, Mt. Savage; a daugh- ter, Mrs.

Edna Ralston, Cumber- land; a brother, Clifton Robert- son; a sister, Mrs. Emaline Boy- er, Oldtown, and 32 grandchil- dren. The body is at the Kight Fv- neral Home where the family wfli receive friends today from 7 to 9 (Continued on Pages and 16).