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14-TheCumberlarxJNews, Wednesday, December 28,1977 Fid Horses Arrive Home For Boys Deaths And Funeral Notices F1UKSTBUKG Wild lorsos and homeless boys face a unique challenge at he Longs! iome located near here I all part of a plan conceived DV the Bill Platter family. vho own and operate the home Along i IW teenage a small "herd" of 10 A'iid horses now share in the rare and a i rural surroundings provided at the home, situated on acres along the Stretch" of Route 40 between and Grantsvillr. i the of a Frostburg car dealer and local community support, eight wild mares were, transported in November from Oregon to join two stallions who have been at the home since August. All have been "adopted" under a federal program run by a I a Management, part of the federal Department of the Interior. Under the program, ex- cess wild horses and burros arc being removed from western rangelands in order to help balance resource uses on public lands, and to meet the requirements of (he Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act of 1971.

Tbc.se a i a wild horses have a very special purpose. i i master John a sees the animals as an answer to the needs of wayward boys as they observe the horses, care for them and even- tually have one as their own. The whole process is in- tended to leach, in a very unique way, the basics of responsibility. A i Theriot, a social worker, the boys will relate the ex- perience of laming the wild a i a i lives---their ability to sur- vive and adapl to the world arcuniri them. "Patience, determination, and a feeling of accomplishment are basic needs for these boys to feel worthwhile and over- come future obstacles," he said.

A i a a i at- mosphere is provided in three group homes, each housing a dozen boys who have been referred by Maryland social service agencies. "The addition of wild horses at the home adds a i i philosophy behind all their programs, the philosophy that hard work and prac- i a experience i satisfaction and help boys develop a sound base for the future. The home offers specific programs in auto mechanics and horsemanship, along with a variety of tasks necessary to run a farm. The boys chop wood to sell, while learning about the need to manage forestlands. They grow hay and corn for use by cattle and horses they are also raising.

They have helped build a stable and riding arena, while a i a i skills. They host an annual 4-H horse show at the farm, too. The property boasts a lake, birds and wildlife to provide ample opportunity for outdoor activities. Come summer, plans call for wilderness excursions for the boys to learn survival techniques in remote set- tings. Studies are part of the program as well.

A team approach is used to develop irard Exclusive Agents Jeffries Bros. Jewelers 10 W. Main St. 3X333 a program for each boy upon his arrival at i a workers, parents, teachers and stale youth officials work on a pian tailored for each individual boy. The basic i i enable boys to earn a high school diploma.

Owner Bill Platter and his wife, two sons and two daughters play a prominent role in the home's operation. After their family home burned in 1972, the entire neighborhood came to the rescue with a three-day "house raising." It was then the Platters decided to do something in return for their community. At first, they brought two foster sons to Longstretch--now they are planning for GO boys by next summer. The Platters and their staff express enthusiasm for their work with new wild horses. By law-, the animals still belong to the federal government, but any spring become the property of the adopter.

With two studs and eight marcs, the herd at Longstretch seems certain to grow. Snowball Dance Is January 21 In Westernport WESTERNPORT The Bruce High School Sports- men's Club will sponsor the Snowball Dance at the i Post A i a i a a January 21, from 9:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday. January 4, at 2 p.m.

at the Legion. number of tickets will be sold. Music will be provided by the Chinese Bandits. The Sportsmen's Club will meet at Bruce High School on Wednesday January 4 at 7 p.m. All members are asked to attend.

New membership tickets w-i! r.r available at that time. Midland Girl Scouts Plan Party Today MIDLAND Midland Troop of the Girl Scouls, will hold a bowling party today at the Bowler in LaVale. The party is open to all youth in the Lonaconing and Midland areas. The bus will leave the Midland Methodist Church at 12:30 p.m. More i a i is available by calling Carol Robertson at 463-5787'.

Valley High Alumni Plan Dance Today LONACONING Valley High School alumni will celebrate its 25(h an- niversary today with a dance from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Lonaconing VFW. The dance is sponsored by the Lonaconing Jaycees. Music will be provided by the "Good Intentions." All alumni, present and former teachers are welcome to attend.

The dance is open to the public. Women Meet Today FROSTBURG Moun- tain Chapter 15. Order of Eastern Star will meet today at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple with Nancy Murphy, worthy matron, and Paul Murphy, worthy patron, presiding. Mrs.

Murphy will present a report on the year's ac- tivities Refreshments will be served. Firemen To Elect MT. SAVAGE The Mt. Savage Volunteer Fire Department will conduct an election of new officers today from noon to 7 p.m. at the fire hall.

The depart- ment will conduct a regular meeting at 8 p.m. todav. Happy Holiday Tis she a to be jolly! Here's our jolly i and yours enjoy! MRS. FRANCIS J. HAYES Mrs.

Adams Hayes, 75, of 217 Washington Street, died Monday in Sacred Heart Hospital. Born in Motherwell, a she was a daughter of the late James Wilson and Mary (Mc- Donald) Wilson and was the widow of Francis J. Hayes. Mrs. Hayes was a member of SS.

Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Surviving are a daughter. Dr. Noreen L. Hayes, at home, and two sisters.

Mrs. Adelaide Kerr. Greenwood, S.C., and Miss Leah Wilson, Glasgow. Scotland. Friends will be received a a i Funeral 1 lome today from 2 to 4 p.m.

and 7 to 9 p.m. A Christian wake service will be conducted there today at 8 p.m. The a i suggests memorials be made to SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church or the National Society a i Disease. ELMER W.

DEAL ADDISON, Pa. Elmer W. Deal, 61, died Monday at his home here. Born at Listonburg, he was a son of the late Elmer Deal and Bertha (Durst) Deal. Mr.

Deal was a member of the Addison Borough Council and Ad- i Fire Company. Surviving are his widow, Virginia (Anderson) Deal; a son, Scott E. Deal, of here; six brothers, John and Paul Deal, both of here; Robert a a George Deal. Listonburg; Donald and Parley Deal, both of RD 1. Grantsville; four sisters, Mrs.

Rosalie Hoover and Mrs. Mary Hoover, both of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Elsie Reel, Gormania, W. and Mrs. Edna Butler, Fort Hill, and two grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home. Grantsville, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home by the Rev. John Briner.

Burial will be in Addison Cemetery. LLOYDW.LOAR i'-HOSTBURG Lloyd W. Loar 66, RD 6, Cumberland, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital, where he was admitted Dec. 14. Born at Loartown, he was a son of the late Charmie and Elizabeth (Blank) Loar.

His wife, Bertha M. Loar, preceded him in death. Mr. Loar was a retired a i for Walter Yoder and Sons. He was a WW II veteran: a member of Fort Ashby Post 6667 VFW; FO Eagles Aerie 2883.

Cresaptown, Farrady Post 24, A i a Legion, Frostburg. Surviving are one brother. i i a a unknown and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Durst Funeral Home today from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Services will be conducted Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home by the Rev. Ray Jackson. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park where military honors will be accorded by Farrady Post. American Legion.

GULICK SERVICES Services for Mrs. Elsie P. Gulick. 42, of Fort Killeen, Texas, who died Friday, will be conducted tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Scarpelli Funeral Home by Rev.

A. R. Major. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 p.m.

and 7 to 9 p.m. Survivors include a son, William Prince, at home, and two brothers. Leo and Cecil Berdine. both of Fairmont. W.Va.

GEORGE R. NELSON ECKHART George R. Nelson, 82, of Barberton. Ohio, formerly of here, died there Dec. 21.

Surviving are a brother, Robert Nelson. Barberton, and in this area several cousins and two nieces. Goorgeanna Ralston and LoisFerree. Services and burial were held in Barberton. For Sale House Coal 15" ton it yard Winner Bros.

Goal Inc. MARTIN E. RHODES a i Ellsworth Rhodes, 84, of Fort Ashby Road. RD 2, Keyser, died Monday at Potomac Valley Hospital. Born near Swanton, he was the son of the late Charles C.

and Anna Mae (Ridings) Rhodes. He was a member of the Piedmont a a i Church, was a retired BO Railroad machinist and was also a member of Local 618, International Association Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Twice married he was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Victoria (Johnston) Rhodes. i i a i second wife, Nettie Mae (Bobo) Rhodes; three sons, Melvin E. Rhodes McCoole; James R.

Rhodes, Keyser and Robert P. Rhodes, Front Royal, a Delores V. Mayhew, Mrs. Glenda E. Lewis and Mrs.

Donna C. Steward, all of Keyser, and Mrs. Janet Faye Van Pelt, McCoole; one stepdaughter, Mrs. a Keyser; one William D. Rhodes, Keyser; one sister, Mrs.

Beulah Coslello, Shallmar, 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Markwood Funeral Home. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home by the Rev. Clarence E.

Mayhle. In- terment will be in George Cemetery, Swanton. MRS. WILLIAM A. PANCAKE MOOREFIELD, W.Va.

Mrs. Rhoda Jane Pancake, 100, of French Creek, died Monday in St. Joseph's Hospital, Buckhannon. A native of Hampshire County, she was a daughter of the late Fred Rinker and Alverta (Merritt) Rinker and the widow of William A. Pancake.

Surviving are a son, Durward (Jim) Pancake, Sutton; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Fraley Funeral Home after 6 p.m. today. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in the Rinker Family Cemetery, Purgitsville.

WRIGHT SERVICES FROSTBURG Mass of the Christian Burial for Mrs. Lillian Mae Wright, 66, of 20 Depot Street, who died Sunday, will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Interment will be in Frost- burg Memorial Park.

Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Christian wake service will be conducted there today at 7:30 p.m. a a i be Michael Wright, Richard a a Coleman, Patrick O'Brien, Harry Bean and McCafferty Smith. DEARL K.JORDAN CORINTH. W.

Va. Dearl Kenneth Jordan, 64, of here, was pronounced dead on arrival yesterday at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. Born at Shaffer, he was a son of the late Luther Jor- dan and Mattie (Kelly) Jordan. Mr. Jordan was a veteran of World War II and was a member of Aurora- Terra Alta Post 578, Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Surviving are bis widow, Anna (Miller) Jordan; two sons, i a a i a Christopher Jordan, of here: four sisters. Mrs. Harold Lewis, of here; Mrs. Wilda S. Houicz, Hancock, Mrs.

Charles Mick, a a William Savage. Elkins. and a brother, Roy Jordan, Crellin. Friends will be received at the Fike-Watson Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 o.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Vernon Rup- penthal. Burial will be in Terra Alta Cemeterv. MRS.

SPURGEON DEANER Mrs. Ruth Ella Deaner, 78, of 308 Auburn died Monday in Lions Manor Nursing Home after a lingering illness. Born June 30, 1899 in Fairhope, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Laura (Shumaker) Coughernour. Mrs. Deaner was member of the First Church of the Nazarene.

i i a a Spurgeon C. Deaner; four sons, Leland Deaner, Ravenna, Ohio; Earl, Accord, N.Y.; Paul, Wiley Ford, and Wendell, a daughters, Mrs. Patrick Souders, Ridgeley; Mrs. Wesley Meyers, Kittanning, Mrs. David Mosser, Earl Coughenour.

Manns Choice, and Harvey Coughenour, Federalsburg, one sister, Mrs. Erma Elbin, Buffalo Mills, 13 grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Scarpelli Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home by the Rev.

John Cramer: Interment will be in Rest Lawn Mem- orial Gardens. a a will be Patrick Souders, Wendell Deaner. George Gober, Paul H. Deaner, Allen Deaner and James Deaner. ROY P.

ARNOLD PAW PAW Roy Preston Arnold, 57, died yesterday at bis residence. Born November 7,1920, be was a son of the late Mar- shal and Anna E. (Boher) Arnold. He was previously em- ployed as a radio and tele- vision repairman, but had been retired the past 20 a a of a disability. He was a member of the Church of Christ, a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Disabled American Veterans Post of Keyser.

He is survived by his widow, Mary H. (Bailey) Arnold; a son, Robert P. Arnold, of here; four daughters, Elizabeth A. Arnold, Winchester; Mrs. Nancy L.

Alkire, Capon Bridge; Sue M. Arnold and Donna B. Arnold, both of here; two half sisters, Mrs. Kate Mover, Ransom, W. and Mrs.

June Elliott, Sbepberdstown; four half brothers, Calvin Grouse and Eugene Grouse, both of Snepherdstown; Charles Grouse, Great Cacapon, and Robert Crouse, Winchester; a stepfather, William Crouse, Ransom; and three grandchildren. The body is at the Johnson Funeral Home, here, where friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Church of Christ. Interment i be in Cemetery.

Georges Creek Ambulance Is Closing Drive LONACONING Mem- bers of the Georges Creek Ambulance Service an- nounced yesterday that they are in the process of closing out their subscription drive for ambulance service. The subscription drive will close by January 1,1978. For those still interested in purchasing a subscription, representatives will be present today from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Midland Fire Hall. Through January 1, sub- scriptions will be taken a i at the rear of Lonaconing Town Hall in the squad headquarters.

Alumni Dance Today LONACONING The Lonaconing Jaycees will sponsor the annual Alumni a a a Lonaconing VFW from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music will be by "Good Intentions." The public is welcome. I 1 1 SEASONS GREETINGS At this Yuletide seoson, we send our neighbors a special message of holi- day Merry Xmas! FROSTBURG CABLE TV Frostburg BERNARD MANKAMYER Bernard (Mac) Manka- myer, 58, of Route 1, Home- wood Addition, died Monday in Memorial Hospital, where he was admitted Nov. 30.

Born at Sand Patch, he was a son of Mrs. a a i of Meyersdale. He was a member of the United Methodist Church; a former conductor for the Western Maryland Railroad, and a member of Local 1852, United Transportation Union. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of Old Rail Post 6025, VFW, Mt. Savage; Fort Cumberland Post 13, American Legion, and the Barrelville Outdoor Club.

Besides his mother, he is also survived by his widow, Mrs. Virginia C. (Garlitz) a a daughters, Mrs. Judith Ann Ritchie, Frostburg; and Mrs. Yvonne Kay Arnold, a a grandchildren, and his a i i a Weimer, Meyersdale.

Friends will be received in the George Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sendees will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home by the Rev. Clair L. Leber.

Interment will he in Sunset Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded at graveside by Old Rail Post VFW, and Fort Cumberland Post, American Legion. The a i suggests memorials take the form of contributions to the Western a a a Association. JEFFRIES SERVICES FROSTBURG Services for Mrs. Emily F.

Jeffries, 82, of 6 Broadway, who died Monday, will be conducted tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at the Durst Funeral Home by the Rev. Clarence A. Kaylor. I will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.

Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Order of Eastern Star will conduct a service there today at 7:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Dr. James Poland, Dr.

Douglas Cook, Thomas McMorran, John C. Durst. Greg Bru- natti and Richard Brunatti. MISS REGINIAE. SCHULTZ Miss Reginia E.

Schultz, 74, of 455 Walnut Street, died yesterday at her home. A native of here, she was a daughter of the late George H. Scbultz and Rachel (Humbertson) Schultz. Miss Schultz was affiliated with Schultz Transfer Company and was a member of Centre Street United Methodist Church. Surviving are a brother, Francis H.

Schultz, this city, and a sister, Mrs. Hilda Rice, this city. Friends will be received at the residence after 7 p.m. today. School Gets Grant MORGANTOWN, W.Va.

The Reader's Digest Foundation has awarded a $1,000 grant to the Perley Isaac Reed School of Jour- nalism at West Virginia University. Journalism Dean Guy H. Stewart said the funds will be used to help support a a research and travel during this academic year. Erythrocytes Research MORGANTOWN, W. Va.

West Virginia University has received a $34,756 grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to i research on erythrocytes (blood cells) during early development. WVU Library Will Cost $4.5 Million MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (UP!) A $4.5 million Evansdale Campus Library and $1.5 million worth of renovations at Colson Hall should increase West Virginia University library capacity to a million volumes by 1979. i on the Evansdale Campus facility is scheduled to begin this spring. The three-story building, which will also a computer instruction unit, will have room for 550 students and 275,000 books.

"The money is com- mitted, the plans are drawn and the location has been selected," said Morgantown attorney Albert M. Morgan, a member of the Board of Regents. Colson Hall, on the i i campus, will be renovated to help accommodate the Library Reserve Collection, the West Virginia Collec- tion, Manuscripts, Audio- Visual Library, and another computer instruction unit. The two construction projects should add space for more than 300,000 ad- ditional volumes. "For the first time since I've been here, the be a a housed," said Dr.

Robert F. Munn, Dean of Library Services and a WVU staff member since 1952. The new library, to be located on 60,000 square feet on the main part of the Evansdale Campus, will be built to support two ad- ditional floors later on. The site was selected after WVU President James 'G. Harlow resigned.

Until then, the Board of Regents and a a deadlocked on a site. Harlow favored a hillside now occupied by the College of Law, while the board preferred a more central location. Striking Miners Apply For Aid CHARLESTON, W.Va. (UPI) Carrying tax receipts, pay stubs, utility bills and other proof of their financial plight, hundreds of striking West i i i a miners Tuesday signed up for January food stamps. Tuesday the first day the striking miners could apply for food stamps.

Members of the United Mine Workers have been on strike since Dec. 6. They became eligible for food stamps after receiving their final paychecks last Friday for work performed before they walked off the job. West i i i a Department of Welfare set up special mass application centers throughout the state to process the flood of ap- plicants. UMW and welfare officials established signup a i i specific days to each local.

The centers will remain open until Jan. 18. By noon Tuesday, 70 i had i ap- plications in Charleston a low turnout for Kanawha County. In Beckley, by early afternoon, 290 applications bad been processed, and 200 a i a Morgantown, according to welfare supervisors at the centers. a i a riverboat operators and others who have been laid off because of the strike also are eligible for food stamps.

In Charleston, Fred Tucker, field represnetative for District 17, said the turnout Tuesday was low because only small locals were scheduled for the day. However, Mrs. Sharon Payne, a welfare super- visor, said 770 miners were scheduled to apply and 250 to 300 were expected. She suspected the low turnout was because it was the first day after the holiday and many miners did not know about the aid. David Igo, 26, of Cedar Grove, a miner who applied at the Charleston center, said the the food stamps "will make a difference.

I've still got a baby on the bottle." Igo, who hauls supplies at Paint Creek and has been a miner for more than four years, said he will have to do other work in early January if the strike isn't over. "I'll do anything to help get through," he said, but ruled out work in non-union mines. t- He said money was tighf for him and his family. His three children "had a pretty good Christmas, but ft wasn't what I would have liked." CHEERS To old friends and new go our sincere wishes for a warm, wonderful holiday. MORTON Frostburg THE EEST CARPET AVAILABLE CARPETMAN 37 E.

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