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Domestic News August 1, 1935

The Republican

Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland

What is this article about?

Alvin H. Wilson, superintendent of county roads in Oakland, has been replaced by Ralph Thayer of Oakland, effective today, by order of the State Roads Commission. Wilson had moved from Cumberland about one and a half years ago when the state took over road upkeep. More changes possible, with wholesale replacements occurring in other counties.

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Road Man Is Replaced

Alvin H. Wilson, superintendent of county roads, has been replaced here by order of the State Roads Commission. The position is being assumed by Ralph Thayer, of Oakland. The change is effective today.

Mr. Wilson came to Oakland from Cumberland, after the State took over the upkeep of the county roads about one and one-half years ago.

Whether or not more replacements would be made was not made known at the office of the Roads Commission here this morning. Wholesale changes have been taking place in other counties of the state.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Infrastructure

What keywords are associated?

Road Superintendent Replacement Oakland State Roads Commission County Roads

What entities or persons were involved?

Alvin H. Wilson Ralph Thayer

Where did it happen?

Oakland

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Oakland

Event Date

Effective Today

Key Persons

Alvin H. Wilson Ralph Thayer

Outcome

alvin h. wilson replaced by ralph thayer as superintendent of county roads; change effective today; possible more replacements; wholesale changes in other counties

Event Details

Alvin H. Wilson, superintendent of county roads, has been replaced by order of the State Roads Commission. The position is being assumed by Ralph Thayer of Oakland. Mr. Wilson came to Oakland from Cumberland after the State took over county road upkeep about one and one-half years ago. Whether more replacements would be made was not disclosed at the Roads Commission office this morning.

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