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Massie Purchases
Three Swan Lots
Wade H. Massie, Jr., was the purchaser of the three lots in the town of Washington, owned by the J. A. Swan, Jr., Estate, at auction held Monday, March 13, at 1 o’clock. The high bid was $2900. E. L. Brown was auctioneer.
These three lots purchased by Mr. Massie adjoin his property in Washington, having a fronting on State Highway 211, Jett Street, and Gay Street.
The three lots were auctioned separately. The lot between the Rappahannock National Bank and the theatre brought $700; the lot on the corner across from the post office brought $750; and the high lot facing on Roiute 211, brought $500. When offered as a whole, the bids were higher.
New Licenses On Sale
The first 1950 Rappahannock license, No. 416-551, was secvred yesterday morning by Trial Justice B. M. Miller. The first truck license in the county, T82-201, went to. N. K. Tholand of Piedmont Farms in F. T. Valley.
Licenses this year are reverse of last year, white numerals on black. The plates are steel again after several years’ try with aluminum, which proved perishable.
Rappahannock county’s first three digits are 416 and toward the last of the year will go into 417.
Licenses may be secured in the office of the Commonwealth Attorney at the Courthouse, Washington; daily hours 9 to 1, and 2 to 5; Saturday hours 9 to 1.
1949 licenses expire April 15.
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