Rappahannock News, April 27, 1950

VOL. 1—NO. 26 WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA, County 4-H Boys Win Angus Prizes Newbill Miller and Bobby Atkins brought glory to Rappahannock county yesterday at Charlottesville when Newbill’s Angus calf was declared reserve champion and Bobby’s calf won fourth place in the light-weight Angus class. The baby beef Angus calf show and sale was held yesterday morning, April 26, beginning at 10 o’clock, at the MacGregor Motor Company in Charlottesville. Newbill Miller’s calf was judged first in light weight Angus, was awarded first premium in fitting and showing, and was named reserve champion of Angus calves in the show. Newbill is the son - of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Miller, of Washington, who are. strong in their praise of County Agent Wi H. Lyne, by whose encouragement and help the boys are doing so well with their 4-H work. This calf of Newbill’s was purchased by him last October. Since he has had it, the calf has shown an average gain of two pounds daily, and weighed 850 pounds when carried to the show. The calf was bred at Thornton Hill Farm of J. W, Fletcher, Sperryville. Newbill Miller, 14, has been a 4-H member ever since he was old enough to join. This is his first year with a calf project, and he has had sole care and has kept all the records. This is not the first time Newbill has been a prize winner, however, for he won first prize last year with a Hampshire Die:. Bobby Atkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Atkins of Sperryville, bought his calf in the fall. It had been bred on the farm of John S. Buckner. The calf won fourth place in the light weight Angus class. Premium money of the show ranged from $10 for first down to i$l for eighth in each class, with silver trophies for breed champions, grand champion, and best fitted and shoiwn animals. The show was judged by George Litton of V.P.L Jewel Box To -Give 10% On Purchases To Building Fund For Parsonage -TheJewetBux ill Cutpeperhas offered to the Woodville and Mt. Lebanon churches on their parsonage fund 10 per cent on all purchases made by anyone, members or not members, if when making a purchase they will say they want 10 per cent to go to the parsonage fund. This offer is good for 3, months. This percentage from anyone will be deeply appreciated by these churches. Tickets may be carried to Mrs. H. B. Wood at the Fashion Shop. Garden Club Meets With Mrs. C. E. Johnson Mrs. W. P. Martin of the Cauntry Garden club of Culpeper was guest speaker of the Rappahannock Garden club, meeting with Mrs. C. E. Johnson, Jr., on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Martin discussed the federation of garden clubs with which the Rappahannock club will become affiliated in May. Mrs. E. M. Jones was elected p.esident of the club; Mrs. J. P. Snead, vice-president; Mrs. R. V. Snead, secretary; Mrs. J. M. Settle, treasurer; and Mrs. W. G. Pendleton, librarian. Exhibits were of arrangements of wild flowers. Mrs. George H. Davis, Jr., received first highest rating; Mrs. E. M. Jones, second, hnd third highest score was awarded Mrs. J. G. Revercomb. Contributions Lagging In Cancer Drive Mrs. H. C. Warwick, chairman" of the county cancer drive wishes to remind the citizens that this is the last week of the drive for funds. She urges all who have not given to this worthy cause td please mail in their contributions as soon as possible. Contributions have been lagging and the quota is not in sight at present. A whole hearted response is necessary to. meet the goal. BIRTHDAY PARTY Edna Yates Schaefer celebrated her seventh birthday on Sunday, April 23, with a small group of playmates invited from 3 to 5 p.m. Mrs. Schaefer directed the games in the yard and later served ice cream and cake to the guests. Those present were Judy Hawkins, Betty T. Bruce, Dolly Smith, and Linda Lou Dodson. Walker—Cook Vows Exchanged Sunday The Flint Hill Methodist church was the scene on Sunday afternoon, April 23, at two o’clock, of the wedding of Miss Evelyn Gordon Cook, daughter of Captain and Mrs. Janies Philip Cook, of Flint Hill, and Maurice Walker of Washington, D. C., son of Mrs. Mary Walker and the late Maurice D. Walker of Fredericksburg. The altar of the church was decorated with white gladioli, candelabra and palms. Miss Ruth Carson Williams of Front Royal, played the traditional wedding marches at the processional and recessional, and Miss Jo Ellen Worth sang “The Lord’s Praygg,” “Because’’ and “Indian Love Call,” preceding the ceremony. The Rev. Norman J. Flythe, pastor of the chiurch officiated at the double ring ceremony. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, Marvin Claude Cook, was attired in a gown of ivory satin with a long train and bodice trimmed ' with chantilly lace, having a high jewel neckline and long sleeves. She wore a veil of white net also bordered with chantilly lace, and a headband beaded with white rosettes. The bouquet which she carried was of white roses, centered with an orchid. me aiienaants oi me oriue were dressed in taffeta dresses with net yokes and jewel necklines. The skirts were trimmed with sweet peas and they each wore a bandeau of sweet peas in their hair, and also carried bouquets of assorted sweet peas. Miss Margaret Browning Cook, sister of the bride served as the maid of honor and she wore a blue taffeta dress. The matron of honor wa3 Mrs. Mary L. Hawkins of Silver Springs, Md., who was dressed in yellow taffeta. Miss Marie Goode of Flint Hill, the bride’s,, maid, wore a taffeta dress of pink. Courtney Gardine of Washington, D. C., served as best man, and the ushera were William C. Hawkins of Sifter Springs, Md.; and Wilmer Barry Cook, brother of the bride. The groomsmen wore buttonieres of white carnations in their lapels. The ring bearer was Claude Richardson Cook, nephew of the bride, who was dressed similar to the groomsmen. Linda Burnette Cook, the bride’s niece was the flower girl, wearing a dress of pale blue taffeta aruj net, and she carried a white brisket filled with rose petals. Mrs. Cook, mother of the bride, wore a black dress with a rose coTbred yoke and black accessories and a corsage of orchids. Mrs. Walker, the bridegroom’s mother, had on a rose colored dress with a bodice of lace and an orchid corsage. Her accessories were of navy blue. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, immediately following the ceremony. Mrs. Claude Cook, sister-in-law of the bride, presided at the punch bowl, and Mrs. Emory Russell assisted her in Phe serving of the bride’s cake. Following the reception the couple left for a southern wedding trip. Mrs. Walker wore a traveling suit of navy blue and gray with matching accessories and an orchid corsage. The bride is a graduate of Washington high school and holds a position at Lansburg Department store, in Washington, D.C. The bridegroom is a graduate of Fork Union Military Academy and the Benjamin Franklin University. He served thtee years in the U. S. Navy, and is now employed at the post office department in Washington, D. C. ♦Mr. and Mrs. Walker will make their home in Arlington. District H.D. Will Meet In Fairfax, May 2 There will be a district Home Demonstration meeting, May 2, at Fairfax high school in Fairfax. All H.D. members of Rappahannock county are invited to attend. Lunch will be SeFved in the school .and will cost 85c per person. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. an<i will last all day. The theme will be “Home, the Foundation of Democracy.’’ Speakers will include Miss Maude E. Wallace, assistant director of H.D. work; Miss Mina, Hagan, field agent, Extension Service, U. S. Dept. Agriculture; Miss Iris Davenport, Southern Ruralist Magazine; and Mrs. C. M. Ware, vice* president, Virginia Federation of H.D. clubs. It is hoped that a large crowd will attend from Rappahannock. Capt. Caldwell J. Stuart Receives Appointment Captain C. J. Stuart (MC) . USX, son of Mrs. W. M. Stuart, was recently appointed to the position of Senior Medical officer of the Receiving Station at Portsmouth,, Virginia. A picture of Capt. Stuart (MC) USX, sitting at his office desk appeared in the “Seabag,” a naval paper published in Norfolk, where he was stationed prior to his new appointment. The following article entitled “Our New Skipper’’ was published in the March 17, 1950 edition of the Courier, which contains news of the Hospital Corps School and the United States Naval Hospital of Portsmouth, where Capt. Stuart is now stationed. Captain Caldwell J. Stiart (MC) USX, a native, of"Virginia is an alumnus of Episcopal High School in Alexandria, and received his BA and MD degrees at the University of Virginia. A pilot in the Army Air Service during the first world war, Capt. Stuart entered the U. S. Navy in June 1923 as a lieutenant (jg) MC. Capt. Stuart is married to the former Miss Alice Carr Williams of Rockbridge county, they have one daughter, Elizabeth, who is a student at Northwestern University. captain otuart is a memoer or the American Medical Association and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He i3 also a member of the American Legion and a Mason. Madison Indians Defeat Crozet A. C. Sunday The Madison Indians of the Blue Ridge League defeated the Crozet A.C. in a game played at Madison last Sunday afternoon. Madison gathered 10 hits and 8 runs while Crozet was collecting 12 hits and 6 runs. This was considered an outstanding game since Crozet has led the Blue Ridge League for the past two years. The Madison Indians will play Orange Ramblers in a night game at Culpeper Athletic Field, tonight (Thursday) at 8:00. Sunday afternoon, April 30, the Madison Indians will be hosts to the strong Louisa A. C. at 2:30. Manager Bob Hoffman, formerly with the St. Louis Cardinals, will be on the mound for the Madison Indians. PMA Committeemen To Attend Meeting Four Rappahannock county farmers will join hundreds of Virginia farmers in Richmond this week for the annual two-day confesence of committeemen of the Production and Marketing Administration. The meeting will be held in the Richmond Hotel Thursday and Friday, April 27 and 28. In addition 'to himself,' Mr. H. S. Barksdale, PMA county chairman, said that others who will attend the conference are John A. Tapp, Amissville; T. M. Johnston, Washington; and Earl R. Yancey, who is chief clerk of the PMA county office. Advance notice of the meeting, -reaching Mr. Barksdale last week, shows that the program will include a number of capable speakers in prominent agricultural positions in Virginia and the nation. Among these are Alvin G. McCormack, who is director of the Agricultural Conservaton Programs Branch, Washington, D.C.; Harold K. Hill, Assistant Administrator for Production, and O. V. Wells, chief of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics. Also on the program is Dr. Paul D. Sanders, noted economist. Master of the State Grange, and Editor of tfie^Sojifhern Planter, who is always a favorite with Virginia farmers. Several other speakers have not yet been named. A number of timely agricultural matters will be taken <ep in the 2day session. Among these are the current pasture improvement program in Virginia and its relation to the use of land now being taken out of surplus crops. Much interest will also center on discussions of agricultural legislation, now being formulaated by Congress, and plans for handling crops under price supports, especially grain. . Miss Williams Hostess To Flint Hill Bridge Club Miss Minnie Williams entertained the Flint Hill Bridge club at her home in Flint Hill on Monday evening. Mrs. John S. Browning won the high score prize, Mrs. Paul L. Miller the traveling one and the bingo prize was received by Mrs. Frances Bradford. Others playing were Mrs. R. T.. Massie, Mrs. G. W. Smith, Mrs. B. J. Wood, Mrs. Claude Cook, and Mrs. Fisher Burford. RESERVE CHAMPION AT SHOW Newbill Miller’s calf was winner of the blue ribbon in lightweight Angus class, awarded first place in fitting and showing, and was selected reserve champion of Angus calves at the Charlottesville show and sale yesterday, April 26 D. D. Miller and County Agent W. H. Lyne accompanied the 4-H boys to Charlottesville. The calf was bred at Thornton Hill Farm of J. W. Fletcher, and purchased by Newbill Miller last fall. FOURJH PLACE WINNER Fourth place winner in the light-weight Angus das* at Charlottesville yesterday was. this calf belonging to Bobby Atkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Atkins of Sperryville. The calf was bred on the farm of John S. Buckner. Highway Dumping May Draw Fine Up To $100 Roadside dumping in Rappahannock county is almost out of hand, the State Hig.jAay Department said this week. A spokesman said it is one of the most serious problems faced by Resident Engineer J. E. Johnson. Johnson said t'ne department’s “No Dumping” signs “have little, if any, effect.” Illegal dumping creates unsightly rubbish heaps which mar the beauty of the countryside, create health problems, and give highway forces no end of trouble, a spokesman from the Richmond office of the highway department commented. Under rules and regulations of the State Highway Commission, it is illegal to dump trash, garbage and other debris along the State right-of-way. Highway Commission regulations have the fotce and effect' of law; violators may be punished by fines ranging up to $100. After July 1, the Highway Department will have even stronger backing in its drive to wipe out unsightly Rappahannock county’s dump heaps. - -£k new "law, enacted by the 1950 General Assembly, will become effective July 1. It makes it a misdemeanor to dump on State right-of-way or to dump on private property within sight of, the highway without consent of the property owner. Local Citizens Urge * Fire Prevention Care Rain—even though it may have been a small quantity—has helped the fire-fighters with the county’s forest fires. Despite some dampness, the nazards of fire are still present. Bradley Atkins cited a definite example Tuesday, when he tried to burn trash near his filling station. The small trash fire quickly spread to a fence row and burned all the grass—green as it was. Care necessary to prevent fire is emphasized this week by many of Rappahannock citizens. A full page entitled “Careful!” appears in thi3 issue of the paper. Look at it, and you’ll understand why “One match can be more destruc_tive than an atomic bomb!” All the fires in the county during the past few weeks have made serious-thinking citizens acutely aware of present and future shortages in lumber and wildlife if these forest fires continue. Social Security Office In New Quarters Your social security office is moving. Effective May 1, the office will be located in the Rupley Building, 815 King street in Alexandria. * "This move,’’ commented Ruth G. Duffy, manager of the office, "places us closer to the business center of Alexandria _and ha^ been made in order that we may better serve the residents of northern Virginia. Our telephone number will remain the same— Temple 8805.” 1 he Alexandria office of the Social Security Administration was originally opened in June of 1940 in the Post Office building to give full-time service to northern Virginia residents in connection with tne issuance of social security cards, the filing of claims for old-age and survivors insurance, and the investigation of discrepancies in workers’ accounts. General assistance is also given to employers who have questions concerning the social security program. Last summer the office moved to the Virginia Theatre building, 519 First street, Alexandria. Service to the public will be continued at this address until April 28. For the convenience' of residents of Rappahannock county, a representative of tne Alexandria office,, of the Social Security .Administration is at the Employment Service Office, in Culpeper the second Tuesday, of each month at 10 a.m. If you have questions concerning social security, you may write to the Alexandria office or see the representative when he is in Culpeper. Garden Club Plant Sale Successful Last Saturday The members of the Rappahannock Garden Club realized $26.00 from the plant sale, sponsored by the club Saturday, April 22, at the Courthouse lawn in Washington. The sale was attended by a good crowd and the weather was favorable. Pansies shrubs and many other varieties of plants were sold. Mahoney Acquitted On Perjury Charge Joseph S. Mahoney was acquitted on a charge of perjury in Circuit Court yesterday with Judge John L. Ingram, of Richmond, presiding. Attorneys J. Lynn Lucas of Luray and James W. Fletcher appeared for the defendant. With. Commonwealth Attorney Rayner V. Snead as a witness, Charles G. Stone of Warrenton was the prosecuting attorney. The jury was out less than 15 minutes. Jurymen were Joe Hawkins, Jr., John H. Wayland, Joseph L. Nelson, Frank Brown, Chester Weaver, L. J. Kilby, J. W. Critzer, F. D. Armentrout, Jeremiah Atkins, H. G. Wayland, and Morgan Johnston. The case grew^ out of a civil action for $51, Miller Williams against Joe Mahoney. Judgment was given Miller Williams for the $51 in May. Assembly Program At Washington High School The pupil.-? of the fourth abrade of the Washington High School presented a play, “Dr. Good Speech’’ at the assembly program held at the school auditorium on Thursday morning. The cast included Elmer Foster as Dr. Goodspeech, and Mr. Speakwell was played by Rena Norman. Others taking part were Bobby Frazier, Russell Clatterbuck, Lew is Foster, Rannie Burke Janet Lillard, Mildred Foster, Russell Lee Nicholson, Mary Eubank, Corrine Burke, Eleanor Jenkins, Glen Updike, and Christine Keatt3. The play was directed by Mrs. J. W. Price, the fourth grade teacher. The musical selections sung ‘during the program were “The Windmill,” “Rosa,” “Sing a little song when you are happy ” and “Coming Round the Mountain.” Mr*. Willis Tb Speak At Methodist Church Friday Mrs. R. Maxwell Willis of Culpeper will give the second talk in her series of discussions on “Women of Scripture’’ by Arthur Bruce Moss, at the Washington Methodist church, Friday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend. A Correction Due to an error the auction sale ad of W. O. Norman on page 9 s-nould read MAY 6 instead of April 6. Trout Fishing Crowds Largest In History According to G. W. Buller, chief of the Fish Division of the Commission of Game and Inland Fishierie-, opening day crowds on Virginia’s trout streams were the iargest in the history of the sport. All of Virginia’s famous fishing waters had their share of anglers, with Tye, Rapidan, Whitetop Laurel, Pedlar’s and Piney, traditionally carrying thfc heaviest pressure. Sunny skies and bluebird weather prevailed in most areas of the State for the eager Izaak Waltons, and the fishermen made the most of it. Every type of bait and fishing technique was in evidence, with the heaviest catches as usual going to the worm and spinner fishermen. Fly fishing purists were much in evidence, but the garden hackle devotees were bringing home the fish. Because of the heavy stocking program carried out earlier in the year by the Game Commission, most of the trout caught were from 12 to 18 inches long. Over 200,000 of these adult fish had been released prior to the season in the streams of the State, and many limit catches were made before the day was over. Prospects for the rest of the season remain excellent, with a midseason stocking of legal sized fish already pfanned by the Commission to offset the inroads of the early anglers. Construction of New Hatchery Actual construction of the new small-mouth bass hatchery in Smyth county is now under way, according to G. W. Buller, chief of the Fish Division of the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries. The new hatchery is designed to double the output of smallmouth bass for restocking Virginia streams suitable to this species. Angling pressure has become heavier Shch year, and the new facility will %bsorb some of the load that has been carried in the past by the hatchery at Front Royal.

Rappahannock News Published Thursday Morning at Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia Dial Washington 2851 LUCY CATHERINE BOWIE Publisher Entered as second-class mail matter at the post office at Washington, Virginia. Subscription:_$2.00 a year 20th Century Social Work ; By Mrs. Elizabeth Buntin Last week I told you about the development of social work in the 39th century. But at the beginning of the 20th century people began to change their minds. Large numbers of children were forced to live in almshouses because of the poverty of their parents, and people began to feel that some form of financial aid should be given to family groups in order to keep them together. They had found out that earlier theories about individuals being reeponsible for their failure did not apply to children and that old people could not always be blamed for not being able to save up enough for their old age. People began to feel that the government should take more responsibility for the support of its needy citizens. It was not only a protection to society to see that everyone had ^nough income to keep from starving, but since a citizen was subject to the draft, the income tax, and varioja other restrictions made for the good of the State, he had certain rights, one of which was the right to assistance if he needed it. Back in the 19th century the individual was thought to have a responsibility only to himself; now he was found to have a responsibility to his government, and the government to have a responsibility to him. The depression with its widespread unemployment brought about the Social Security Act of 1935, which is the basis for our own assistance program. Great numbers of families who had worked hard all their lives and had either lost their savings or did not have enough to carry them through the lean years were now in need of help. They could not be held responsible for their failure. The old theories were laid to rest; furthermore, people saw that there was no substitute for public assistance; private philanthrophy could not offer enough ' help. The Social Security Agt was a milestone in the development of social work. For one thing it meant that the federal government was now in the public assistance picture; for another, it es« tablished by law the right of the ( individual to help, something for which ' social workers had been struggling for years. BE SURE SEED IS CERTIFIED Certified seed is seed of known ancestry which has been inspected in the field while growing, and in the bin after threshing and cleaning. It is guaranteed to meet requirements of purity, germination and trueness to variety. IflllllllMHIIIIMIIHIIMIMtllHtlUIIHHKtMIHHHIHIMUIIUMI' \*The Time Has Come * \ I I : the Walrus said ... : I « IIMtIIIMIMIII MIMIIItlHIIIH Out-uf-the-way fegions like the Ozark Hills develop a vocabulary of their own. The Ozarkians like double words that describe the object, observes Joe Nelson in his interesting book Backwoods Teacher (Lippincott). Thus they say tooth dentist instead of the abrupt word dentist, it sounds more explanatory and sociable. Likewise they call in a satchel doctor for a friendly conference and give him a drink of corn licker before paying him cash money that otherwise might have gone to a witch woman. Such citizen, recovered from his bed sickness, might take down his trusty rifle gun, let his wife get in her own cook wood, and saunter off to a play party or even to a fiddle dance to sweet-talk the neighbor gals. * ¥ ¥ There are 66-million American males of 18 or over, yet the largest number of men’s suits made by the clothing industry in a year was 26-million. That comes to four-tenths of one suit per msite per year. (The report didn’t say which four-tenths.) Lately, according to the New Yorker magazine the American male is consuming only three-tenths of one suit per year. It has been noted for a couple of decades the increasing sartorial degradation of the American male. The depression of the ’30’s got in some deadly work. The automobile ‘CARMEN’ CULPEPER HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Sat. Evening, April 29 8:15 P. M. TICKETS: Reserved ..$2.40 Students (in reserved section) $1.20 Unreserved . $1.80 (All Prices Include Tax) Ticket! on sale: BROWNING INSURANCE AGENCY. Mail Order.: Box 546, Culpeper. Enclose self-addressed, stamped envelope. contributed its bit. In a contest between the suit and an automobile, the car always wins. Other factors have been the high cost of permanents and fur coats for the ladies. When it became mandatory that a woman spend a minimum of $50 a year at the hairdresser's, and $500 for a fur coat, the household budget cracked. Husbands were lucky if they could find the money for a cotton jackpt, Lest some reader think these statements are prejudiced here is a quoted remark made by a member of the men’s clothing industry: “A woman buys her husband a $1 tie for an $85 suit. Yet she spends $2 for a pair of nylons for herself and 50 cents for a pair of socks for him, and expects those socks to last a year.” * * ¥ Let no one labor under the delusion that the New Yorker is regular reading around these parts. My opinion of the magazine is far from flattering, an<l I’m certain the editors are losing no sleep about it. Somehow, the final impression given is that all the world except those who live within the dark and dismal confines of Manhattan proper border on the mental .acumen of something resembling Li’l Abner. It furnishes food, for thought: do you suppose it ever i^nvns on them that they furnish the same type of amusement to the country Lumpkins? * * * With the Legion boys dispensing honest sweat (somebody did -ome work, anyway,) in setting c> t those trees along the roadside, it’s getting time for the rest of us put in our share to help keep Rappahannock beautiful. Carelessness of dumping and throwing trash along the roadsides in Rappahannock must be on the increase, because the department of highways is beginning to notice it. We know most of ;t is done by n I BASEBALL NIGHT GAME Madison Indians ORANGE Ramblers Thur. Night, April 27 ' Game Time: 8:00 P. M. Culpeper Athletic (Old Hickory Too Room, 3 miles south of Culpeper o» U. S. Route IS) Francesco Foti, Musical Director For ‘Carmen’ Francesco Foti, the musical director of the Boston Opera Company, presenting “Carmen” at the Culpeper High School Auditorium, April 29, at 8:15 p.m. was born in Sicily, that romantic island, birthplace of Bellini, whence so much musical talent has emanated. Maestro Foti came to America as a very young man. Already a splendid violinist, he soon turned to his true calling, that of conducting! to which he has given his complete devotion. In his studies he was fortunate to receive the guidance of the assistant conductor of the great Toscanini, while the latter was conductor of the New York Philharmonic. He founded the Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra, which under his able leadership became one of the outstanding orchestras of the East, and enjoyed the co-operation of some of the world’s most distinguished soloists, among whom were Helen Traubel, Grace Moore, Albert Spalding, Josef Hofman, and countless others. The maestro’s activities have taken him far and wide as conductor in many of Jhe principal cities of North and South America and Europe. A true son of Italy he has a special flair for opera and is rapidly becoming known as one of the best in this field. Added to the complete mastery of his art, he is the fortunate possessor of a fine appearance, slender figure, sensitive expression, fine eyes and wavy graying hair, all of which combine to set off his magnetic personality which is smultaneously sensed both by performers and audience the moment he steps on the podium. Letter To The Editor On behalf of fire wardens and fire fighters of Rappahannock. I wish to express our appreciation to the Ladies Auxiliary of Rappahannock Volunteer Fire IJept., for the delicious sandwiches and coffee' which enabled uS to Continue our ten and one-half hour fight to conquer trie fire last Wednesday. It helps us to know there are people in the county who appreciate our efforts to keep Virginia green. RAYMOND JOHNSON Weather Checks Spread Of Stem Rot Dry, cold weather had mo^entarily checked an onslaught of stem rot in alfalfa and clover at the time of an inspection tour in Virginia last week, S. B. Fenne, plant pathologist at VPI, says. On the tour, State and Federal agricultural workers inspected farms in six Virginia counties. Fenne reports that bacterial wilt was causing some damage in the Shenandoah valley, with worst injury in Rockbridge. Black stem was generally widespread, but not yet serious. Other counties visited were Roanoke, Botetourt, Henrico, New Kent and James City. the other fellow, so the admonition will have to sound like this: be a good scou% pick up the other fellow's trash and help keep the county roadsides clean. This is the season when travellers see Rappahannock. Traffic will be heavy this week end with visitors to the Apple Blossom Festival. and tiie county is in the path for two entrances to Skvline Drive. It is a time to see that nothing is done to mar the beauty of Rappahannock. It's: a matter of pride in the county, and our own personal pride in cleanliness. ¥ ¥ * The neighboring : county of Mad.son is covering itself with glory with its baseball team. They defeated the Crozet A.C. in the opening game Sunday and will meet the Orange Ramblers in a contest tonight, under lights, at Culpeper. There has been some speculation about a Rappahannock county team. So far little information can be gathered as to how the teanl—if it has gone as far as organization—is shaping up. The county in its day has seen some top-notch baseball players, and a team drawn from the entire county, all sections, should be a credit to Rappahannock. There’s a youngster dojvn in the Sperryville neighborhood, who is going to get along all right in •this world. He was playing with a strange deg the other day and his mother admonished him to leave the dog alone. After all, the young gentleman’s two years had not included rigid instructions as to exactly by which handle you picked a dog up without antagonizing him. “That dog might bite you, he doesn’t know you,” cautioned the mother. Whereby the youngster trudged sedately around to the front end of the dog, looked him straight in the eye, and formally introduced himself: “I’m Joe Aylor, Jr.” he stated. Pitts Park THEATRE Front Royal, Virginia THURSDAY, APRIL 27 (One Day Only) SPENCER TRACY DEBORAH KERR —IN— “EDWARD MY SON »» ; FRIDAY - SATURDAY APRIL 28 • 29 LINDA DARNELL PAUL DOUGLAS —IN— “EVERYBODY DOES IT’ SUNDAY, APRIL 30 (One Day Only) Show* 3 and 9 P.M. JOHNNY WEISMULLER —IN— “LOST TRIBE” MONDAY - TUESDAY MAY I . 2 KATHRINE GRAYSON JOSE 1TURBI —IN— “MIDNIGHT KISS” FRIDAY, APRIL 28 ROY ACUFF BRAD TAYLOR RUTH TERRY —IN— “SING NEIGHBOR SING” Also SINGLES and SERIAL Chapter 4 SATURDAY, APRIL 29 ROY ROGERS And TRIGGER —IN— “BELLS OF CORONADA” Also SINGLES and SERIAL ' Chapter 4 TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY MAY 2 • 3 John Land — Diana Lynn Don DeFore — Marie Wilson Dean Martin — Jerry Lewis —IN— “MY FRIEND IRMA” Also NEWS Pitts’ Culpeper Theatres Shows Daily at 7:15 and 9:00 Matinees: Tuesday, Thursday at .3:30; Saturday, 2:00 Sunday: 3 and 9 P. M. Admission 10c and 25c plus ta> J_ THURSDAY - FRIDAY APRIL 27 • 28 DAVID BRIAN CLAUDE JARMAN —IN— “INTRUDER IN THE DUST” SATURDAY, APRIL 29 WILLIAM BEND1X JAMES GLEASON BEULAH BONDI —IN— “THE LIFE OF RILEY” AI.o OREGON TRAIL Episode 13 SUNDAY - MONDAY APRIL 30 - MAY Is — GENE KELLY FRANK SINATRA —IN— “ON THE TOWN” Filmed In Technicolor Al»o NEWS 2 Show* Sunday: 3 and 9 P.M. TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY MAY 2-3 RICHARD CONTE SUSAN HAYWARD —IN— “HOUSE OF STRANGERS” With EDWARD G. ROBINSON Al*o NOVELTY THURSDAY - FRIDAY MAY 4 - 5 LEE BOWMAN ELYSE KNOX PEGGY RYAN , — IN— “THERE’S A GIRL IN MY HEART” Also Cartoon - Novelty - Sportreel 2 Shows Daily at 7:15 and 9:15—Saturday matinees: 2:00 nad 3:4.r Admission 10c and 25c plus tax THURSDAY, APRIL 27 GENE TIERNY VICTOR MATURE WALTER HUSTON —IN— “SHANGHAI GESTURE” - HIT NO. 2 - LASH LaRUE —IN— “OUTLAW COUNTRY” FRIDAY - SATURDAY APRIL 28 • 29 MONTE HALE —IN— “OUTCASTS OF THE TRAIL” AIm New* - Comedy . Novelty UNDERSEA KINGDOM Ne. » MONDAY - TUESDAY MAY 1 - 2 ROBERT LOWERY ANN GWYNNE —IN— “ARSON, INC.” Alto JComedy - NovcJty , Cody of The Pony Exprei* EpUode No. 4 WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY MAY 3 - 4 BOBBY JORDAN LEO GORCEY —IN— “BOYS OF THE CITY” - HIT NO. 2 - HOPALONC CASSIDY —IN— “IN OLD MEXICO”

mtti Haslmtritmt Post Washington High School, Washington, Virginia Staff of “LITTLE WASHINGTON POST” Faculty Adviser.MRS. HAZEL CORBI Editor-in-Chief.. GLADYS REI Assistant Editor.PHYLISS HUDSO Sports Editor. . JO ELLEN WORT] Gossip Editor.HELEN NETHER Student Co-operative Association Hold Meeting The Student Co-operative Association, of the elementary students from Warren and Rappahannock county schools met in Sperryville Friday for their annual meeting. The topic of discussion was “Freedom To Grow.” The sub topics were: 1. Who is “a good citizen? 2. How does S.C.A. help to develop a good citizen? 3. In what ways can the home help in developing a good citizen? The group was divided into two round-table discission groups led by Mr, Jordan of Warre'n county and Mr. Stoutamyer of Flint Hill School. Representatives from our school ‘ were 5th grade, Danny Link and Annie Dodson; 6th grade Henry Zinn, Mabel Hawkins, and Rebecca Jones; 7th grade, Carlyle Lea, Dickie Atkins and Maude Jenkins. Carlyle Lea was elected to go to our S.C.A. district meeting. The group was intertained by Mrs. Caban, leading the audience in singing; Mr. Casque, giving a talk on citizenship; a playlet, “Melody Ranch” by 3rd grade of Spei ryville school, and a dance by Betty Johnson. Lunch was servd and the group was dismissed at 1:00 p.m. Senior Play Is Cast Work has begun on the Senior play—-“Calling All Girls,” directed by Mrs. Etta B. Miller. The play, a farce in three acts, by Vivian Mayo, requires a ca3t iif four men and eight women. The players are as follows: David Ricker — a quiet young man with a hobby—Buddy Goode. George Ricker—his wealthy uncle—Junior Martin. Polly Ricker—his adoring aunt, one of the “Ricker Girls”—-Gladys Reid. Molly Ricker—another aunt— Lois Utz. Dolly R/cker—still another aunt —Dorothy Print z.Starr Mayfield—an orphan looking for work—Mary Burke. Rita Davis—A girl looking for a husband—Mary Kay Fincham. Norma Linden — also looking for a husband — Jeanne WoodwarcT. Masie Merrill—another searcher for a husband—Jo Ellen Worth Bethie Brown — a determined husband hunter—Lucy Mae Smith. Julius Johnson—a cheerful undertaker—Winfrey Burke. James Hilton—a useful lawyer —Jack Smith. Vergie Ree Dodson and Lillian Sealock act as hostesses. The play will be presented on Friday, May 12. Zinn and Walter Chosen For Girls’ - Boys’ State Helen Zinn and Lpland Walter were chosen as outstanding juniors to go to Girls’-Boys’ State, conducted at VPI one week during the summer. Boys’ State and Girls’ State provide a week’s training in citizen ship for boys and girls of hij school age in our State. It £ fords them an opportunity to li as self-governing citizens; i forms them about the duties, pri ileges, lights and responsibiliti of American citizenship, in ord that they may understand a; participate in the functioning their government; and helps the to grasp the meaning of some the responsibilities which th must assume when they becor adults. This is a non-partisan, no political attempt to teach and i culcarte in the youth of Ameri a love of God and country. Honor Roll Lucy Mae Smith, Lois Utz, \!a Kav Fincham,-Gladys Reid, Eloi Estes, Virginia Keyser, Rosie M Mills, Barbara Williams, Shill Weaver, Alice Mae Coughlin, $h ley Corbin, Richard Williams, L< ing Anderson, Bobby Cartel . Second Honor Roll: Jo Ellen Worth, Virgie R Dodson, Jeanne Woodward, I. lian Sealock, Dorothy Printz, Ma Burke, Lois Walter, Phyliss Hu son, Helen Zinn, Frances Poe, A: Lee, Dolores Foster, Ruth Cowgi Barbara Fincham, Robert Ma-s Peggy Ann Gieen, Xewbill Milb Kelly Updike, Nelson Williams. All ten of the senior girls a on the honor roll. Student Council By: Rosie Mae Milla A special meeting was call on April 24, to discuss whfifth or not the Apple Blossom Festi\ would interfere with the schc social on Friday night. It was decided that the soc will be held as planned. The par will begin at 7 :,30 p.m. and w end at 11:00 p.m. The entertai nvent will consist of folk gam and refreshments will be serve Everyone from the eighth gra through the twelfth grade is i Vited. Food For Thought To persist on drinking befo driving is to put the quart befo the hearse.—Readers Digest The trouble with some of t /-hilflrpn js that th don’t smart in the right place. Pathfinde Maybe men ain’t all perfei but they’re the best opposite s we got.—The Beulah Show, CE The average girl would rath have beauty than brains, becau the average man can see bett than he can think.—Reader’s I gest If there is righteousness in t heart, there will be beauty in t character. If there be beauty the character, there will be hi mony in the home. If there is hj mony, there will be order in t nation. When there is order the nation, there will be peace the world.-^-Chinese Proverb. Mrs. John R. DeBergh visit her parents, Col. and Mrs. E. ' Raley in Washington, D. C., F day. "Emperor's Garden" is classically Chinese... makes good friends with Chippendale ot modern.See it—and hundreds of others—on display at your^ nearest Asam showroom. Or^ ask your papethanger for the. rAsam Sample BooksJ - ... A HALF CENTURY DEVOTED TO BEAUTIFYIN3.THE HOME WALLPAPERS Warren Paint & Supply Co. Main Street and Blue Ridge Avenue PHONE 328 FRONT ROYAL 2QZTCO ! Glenn 'Morris To Present “Magic of Science” Glenn Morris appears on May 4 with another interesting South East Assembly program. Some of . the startling demonstrations you will see are: Strobo3opic Illusions in which you see things that do not happen. Freakish Frequencies a rapid-fire comedy of unusual effects; Electricity at high pressure—at once the audience is on common ground as 100,000 ^plt flashes of lightning, deafening rh peals of thunder, give a close-up f. of the awe-inspiring display of /e nature. n- -- v* 8-L Gives Assembly L>(. On Friday, April 21, Miss Bowie 1(j from t he Rappahannock News r)f gave us an excellent talk on m mathematical points in printing. 0£ It was very interesting, and was thoroughly enjoyed by the whole class. At 11 o’clock Friday morning, n_ our class had an assembly program. It was a mountain school„a room scene. Doris Pritchett acted the teacher’s part and the whole class acted as pupils. Ada Fincham, Doris Pritchett, and Richard Woodard .are absent ry due to sickness and James Settle se has quit school. \v ee ilry din 11, e, ki\ re ed er a! ol 8-B Class News Bessie Dodson - Evelyn Mills Our English cia.-,s is beginning a unit on "The Use of Tr.e Libraiy in School.’’ We expect to learn how and where to find nooks and . information in the library. • Some of the members of our class are hoping to attend the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester. We have a new pupil in our room* his name is Tony Lucas. He last, attended the school at Wairen County High. We hope that he will like both the school and the pupils. We are happy to welcome Tony to our class. One of the members of our class Vembia Shipp, has been in the hospital for appendicitis. We hope she will be back with us very soon. a. Personality Contest ty Most popular girl—Mary Kay jfl Fincham. n- Most p opular boy — Charles es Scroggins. d. Best looking girl— L ey Mae Smith. n- Best looking boy — William Burke. —»-Best girl dancer—Joe Ellen Worth Best boy dancer—Jaek Smith re Best girl sport—Gladys Reid re Best boy Sport—Edwin Scroggins. o- Girl with prettiest eyes—Lucy ry Mae Smith.__ Boy with prettiest eyes—Frank-" r Goode. •t, Biggest girl flirt—Helen N'eth;x ers. S. Biggest boy flirt—Robert Haver rison. se Most studious girl— Gladys er Reid. >i- Most studious boy — Bobbie ' Massie. ie Teacher’s pet, girl—Peggy Ann ie Green. in Teacher’s pet, boy — Newbill r- Miller. r- Girl with best personality — he Mary Kay Fincham. in Boy with best personality — in William Burke. . Best dressed girl— Mary Kay ~ Fincham. ^ Best dressed boy—Leland Walters. Be^t athlete, girl—Gladys Reid. _ Be-t athlete, boy Charles Serog.... gins. s Girl with prettiest hair—Lillian § Sealock. I Boy with prettiest hair—Marion I Scott. = Most polite girl — Mary Kay 1 Fincham. | Most polite boy—Bobbie MasI sie. I Best girl citizen — Mary Kay = Fincham and Gladys Reid, tied. I Best boy citizen—Frank Goode. \ Most humorous girl— Helen = Nethers. z Most humorous boy — Jack | Smith. | Best all around girl — Gladys | Reid. I Best all around boy— William i Burke. Odds and Ends Turtle Utz got a big kick, ouch, out of her report card. ¥ ¥ ¥ Bonnie Gentry captured the honors as star of the assembly program on Friday.—Amen. ¥ ¥ ¥ Miss Owen spent the week end at her home in Aka Y’ista. ¥ ¥ ¥ Material for High School Annual, ‘The Echo’, has been mailed to the publishers. ¥ ¥ ¥ Joyce S. and Helen N. can hardly wait for the next baseball game for they think baseball ? ? is so wonderful. ¥ ¥ ¥ Helen N. likes to drive jeeps— upsy, daisyf stay on the road. ¥ ¥ ¥ A petition has been entered, demanding that P.H.’s team Upswing In Profits Noted On Some Virginia Farms A 60 per cent increase in crop yields, a 48 per cent increase in livestock numbers, ar»d 50 per cent increase in grazing capacity on pastures on 200 Southwest Virginia farms during the past 10 years is reported hy D. T. Painter, Extension-TVA district agent at Independence. Painter says the farmers also tripled their purchase and use of fertilizer during the period, and accounts show a return of $2.30 for each dollar of phosphate used. Those farmers whose profits show a sharp upswing have been co-operators in the ExtensionT V A demonstration program. Sine' the beginning of the program, some 7,500 farmers have conducted demonstrations with TV A materials, and at present about .3,000 unit and area testdemonstration farmers are taking part. Painter emphasizes that the increas d production has been accomplished without plowing more land, and with less farm labor. Act ally, the row crop acreage on the farms has been reduced about 25 per cent. "i-ronamy t::e most significant achievement of the co-operative program today has been a spread' of the demonstrators’ practices to other farmers, Painter believes. For example, during the past year the farm unit demonstrators reported that some s.tdO other fai mers had adopted improved practices as a result of seeing what was i.eing done on demonstration fai ms. This i- an average of seven other farmers per demon-: rat or in one year. F a r m-u n i t demonstrators in Rappahannock include C. M. Ramey, .1. W. Fletcher, Raymond Johnson, Linwood Frye, R. M. Menefee, A. L. Clark,, Richard Latham,, Fd'-vai d \V. Gore, Ivor .Jacobs. County News Notes F, M. Tapp -pent. Sunday afternoon with Mrs. E. A. Tapp at Amis-ville. Mrs. H. ('. Warwick and Mrs. William Williamson visited relatives and friends in Richmond on Monday. Mrs. Warwick was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Cape rton. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Compton at Amissville. -Gen.—and Mrs.—Clyde—Selleek of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Mark Dawson of Indianapolis, Ind. were Sunday guests of Col. and Mrs. B. F. Miller at Sperryville. P. C. Elkins and son Herman of Tabb, were over-night guests Friday of George and Miss Arizona Elkins. Mrs. P. C. Elkins reT turned home with them on Saturday, after a two week’s visit in the Elkins home. Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Carder, U. G. Carder, Misses Lillie and Nellie Johnson, Bessie Carder, Russell Johnson and Cecil Carder. Miss Ruby Jenkins had the misfortune to fall at her home Thursday and fracture her wrist. Mrs. Lily Barber was a dinner guest at ‘‘Clover Hill’’ on Sundae'. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hutton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walter. Mr. and Mrs. James M. "Pharr and son, Jimmy of Denbigh and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar L). Turner and family of Fairfax, visited Mr. and Mrs. L. -J. Turner Sunday. Neville Wood was an overnight guest Friday of Evelvn Tyler Miller. Mr. and Mrs. R. E„ Luttreli, Miss Dorothy Sayio and Mi-s Erver Poe *pent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Annie Latham. Mr. and Mrs. Cnarlie Moss and daighter, spent Sunday in Martinsburg, W. Virginia. Week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Settle at Flint Hill were Mrs. H. T. Miller and Mrs. Robert Petersen of Washington, D. C.. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowersett and family of Laurel, Md.; Miss Carol Settle of the University of Maryland; and Rozell Bow. ‘ ersett of VPI. Mrs. Henry Huff is visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Leonard in Washington, D. C., this week. t Mrs. James Doyle,of Amissville is much improved, following an attack of pneumonia. change its name—“no similarity to “Angels’’, says the petition. * * * Why wouldn’t Gladys go to the ball game Friday night? * * * Come on William.and Catherine let’s see a nice big smile—sign yo. made up. * * * Bonnie and Iceland, Helen and Mr arren enjoyed the game at Front Royal. ¥ * * Jo Ellen Worth "sang several lovely selections at Evelyn’s wedding Sunday. * * * Why was Della Mae down in the dumps Monday? Mr. and Mrs, W. A. Miller attended the races at Middleburg Saturday. Miss Mary Rudasill and a girl friend, Miss Lynn Markwood of Stephen City, sperj); the week end with the former’s mother, Mrs. Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Wagner were Mr. and Mrs. Berry Jarrels and daughter, Becky, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Mundy, Jr., Mrs. Mabel Jarrels, Miss Mary Frances Jarrels, Norma Anne Jarrels, Warren Jarrels, Dickie Jarreds, John Jarrels, Harry Shanks, Connie Nieswonder of Mt. Crawford. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Keyser and son Billy, of \\ illiamsburg, spent the week end with Mrs. W. L. Keyset- and Joe D. Keyser. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson were Thursday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clark and family. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Meigs of Bethesda, Mch, visited friends in ~ Washington Tuesday. Mis. Holmes Hall spent Tuesday and \\ ednesday with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Reynolds in Richmond. Miss Bessie Carder spent Wetfnesday with Mr. and Mrs. JamesUpdike at Boston, other guests in the Updike home were Mrs.. h rank Cooksey, Misses Annie and Alley Cooksey of Flint Hill and Mrs. E. W. Cooksey of Charlottesville. Rev. Norman J. rlythe was a dinner guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. ( hariie Moss, at Amis-viile. Mrs. Harvey Schetiler and her two ciuldi en Linda and Paula, returned to their home in Williamsburg Saturday evening, after a v;-it witn Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Yates, dining the week Mrs. •Scheuler was at University hospital, Charlottesville, where her small son Paul, was under treatment. I.inda remaining in the home of her grandparents. Dinner guests on Saturday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Yates were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Owens, Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Paige of Nashville, Tenn., and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brubaker of Luray. Mr. and Mrs. Lee McCanle33, and Mrs. Frances Fell and children, Ann and Randy and Billy Sisk, of Baltimore, Md., were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs, Carson Anderson, is spending some time with her sister and brother-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Moss. .Mrs. H. O. Lyne, who has been spending the winter in Richmond, has arrived for her annual visit with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lyne. Why spend money and time on several different plant dusts when one dust-Watknis Garden Dust —does the job, Thanks to a scientific blending of three potent insect killers, Watkins Garden Dust kills 24 different kinds of insects on 33 common vegetable and fruit plants. Its unique combination of Sabadilla, Rotenone adn Copper checks seven kinds of mold and blight too. Invest in this three-way garden insurance now. Order your requirements of Watkins Garden Dust today. Phone and mail orders promptly filled. “YOUR WATKINS DEALER” V. H. KEELER, Sr. Phone 2737 Washington, Va. TRIPLETT’S CHICK STARTER and GROWER TRIPLETT’S BROILER MASH On Sale In Stores In Rappahannock County take a look at your good looks in THE WHIPPET This Stetson has the knack of looking like it s made for the person who wears it. Entirely individual, disarmingly casual at the same time! Yes, you'll look your nonchalant best in the Whippet. Come in and try it on today. *10

rnuDruun Timely Information From The H.'D. Agent’* Office Rugs and carpets—which often have a habit of showing (up their bare spots and frayed edges in the spring sunshine—can often be mended at home, says Mrs. Bess Morrison of the Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics, U. S. Dept, of Agriculture. One of the easier rug repair jobs is rebinding the edges. Rugs may need binding when old binding becomes worn, "serged” edges begin to fray, or when a rug is cut down to get rid of spots or to make smaller rugs. .Mrs. Morrison explains. A serged edge is machine-made and resembles a buttonhole finish. Tools needed for the binding job include strong, sharp shears, a sharp knife, or a single-edged razor blade for cutting. Big darning or embroidery needles or a largeeyed sewing needle is best for lugs. And a thimble is a “must.’’ Thread and binding had best le the same kind the commercial repairman uses if you want professional-looking results, the textile specialist advises. Linen carpet thread is desirable and should be a good color match. Binding, which also needs to match in color, should tie twilled carpet^ binding about. 1J4 inches wide. Look for carpet thread and binding at rug or upholstery shops or on notion counters of big department stores. Mail order houses usually have them too. Prayed edges of the r ig should be cut off before binding. Begin the binding job by sewing together the right sides of binding and carpet. Use a whip stitch anti catch the stitches- about 3/8 to 3/2 inch into the carpet. Turn over the binding and whip the edges to the under side of the rug. Remember that carpet bindings Lave only a narrow edge showing on the right side but an inch or more showing on the under side. More Trash, Less Garbage The increasing use of the packaged and ready-prepared foods is a point to consider in planning a ONLY LEONARD with 69 yeqrs of Experience Could bring you IN THE FLOOR SPACE OF PRE-WAR "6V1 •for only $29995 pri»> fehowD ia for dt-livorv in yrv.»r kiU lien with Kive-Ynar flotation Hhii State him! IothI Ihiw eitrn. I'ricf and Hpecihcauot>« ►ubj«* t to change without notice. jjjJj oo more floor space Capacity 11.9 Cm. H. (MIMA) A big "12” that takes than pre-war 6 cu. ft. .refrigerators—Because it’s cold from top Frosen Food Chest! Big meat storage tray! New huge Crisper that gives you 40 quarts of cold! Yes! This New Leonard "12” is your biggest dollar's worlh of cold space! Compare it any»here! SOUTHERN STATES Front Royal Service Phono 106 Front Royal to bate. 42 ‘2 - I bSiact 1661 Dolioory to Washington Monday* nevik or remodeled kitchen, says Lenore Sater Thye, of the U. S. T Dept, of Agrciulture. Mrs. Thye notes that kitchen waste today includes more trash but often less garbage than in the past. There are more bottles, cans, wrappers and packages to throw out, but fewer trimmings, peelings, enter leaves and stalks of vegetables or other waste parts of food. Thus, while the kitchen waste-basket overflows, looks unsightly, and is clumsy to carry out and empty, the garbage pail may be too large and no longer justify the space it occupies. One convenient device for trash might be a portable, metal-lined bin with an ’opening on the outside of the house as well as in the kitchen, Mrs. Thye suggests. Such a bin could be carried or rolled ; say from the outside opening to save toting through the kitchen and the trash would be closed ont of sight so the kitchen would look neater. If the kitchen adjoins the garage, the bin might be opened from the garage side for emptying. Farru families or others with gardens may nave trimmings from their home-produced food to need ample kitchen garbage pails. But they also are using more packaged food than in former days when many staples were sold in bulk. Thus, they need to plan for easier, neater and larger trash disposal containers. BIRTHDAY PARTY On Thursday, April 20th, from 4 to C p.m. Mrs. L. J. Kilby entertained a group of youngsters, in honor of her small daughter “Tish” who celebrated her fifth birthday. Those invited were Edna Yates and Susan Schaefer, Judy Hawkins, Peachy Lyne, Mary Lou Davis, and Mary Sue Atkins. Games were played on the lawn and a very special feature of the party was the stunts on the trapeze. The prize for the best performance was awarded to Edna Yates Schaefer. Later Mrs. Kilby served ice cream and birthday cake to the guests in the dining room. Miss Hadley Chosen Apple Festival Queen It is observed that Miss Anne Carieton Hadley, chosen to be Queen Shenandoah XXIII at Winchester’s Apple Blossom Festival this year, April 27 and 28, has promised to do her best at the traditional baking of an apple pie. In an interview, Mrs. Barkley’s daughter, Miss Hadley, stated that she liked music “from opera to hill-billy’’ and her pet peeve was “people who talk incessantly •on the telephone.” ’Tis certain Queen Shenandoah XXIII will find many folk in Winchester neighborhood to agree with her in her love of music and she may find a few fo share TreT“pvt'p,H»v,e:According to information Van Johnson is to be grand marshall of the festival. W. T. Knisley Appointed Scout Field Executive S. Byrne Downing, Jr., president of the Shenandoah Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, this week announced the selection of Wm. T. Knislev of Lynchburg, as Field Scout Executive, to replace the position vacated by John I. Moore. Mr. Knisley has been a Feld Scout Executive in the Piedmont Area Council at Lynchburg, Va., since January He is a graduate of the 81th National Training School and is well experienced in the type work necessary in the Shenandoah Area Council. In line with plans to improve the service the Shenandoaji Area Council is giving, Mr. Knisley will he located in Strashurg, Va., where he will work in the TwoRivers and Shenco Dictricts. Mr. Kn'sley i= married and has a two and one-half year old son. He has a Ion? record of service with the Boy Scouts of America, starting at the age of 12. He is an Eagle Scout and has held all the offices in a Boy Scout Troop. His volunteer work was done in the Lehigh Council with headquarters in Allentown, Pa., where he served as Assistant District Commissioner, Scoutmaster, Waterfrpnt Director, and Assistant Camp Director. He also served on the National Staff in the Supply Department before enterin? the Navy in 1942. As a Physical Training Instructor he spent a great deal of time teaching Navy recruits to swim, and is well qualified in all phases of water work. He is a member of the Presbyterian church and has been secretary of the Church Council, and a deacon. During his college -days he was active in Student Government. The Knisleys will move to Stras^ . burg so that he can take up his duties May 1. Miss Mary Massie Lea, of Stuart Hall, Spent the week end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Lea, and attended the dance at R. M. A., Front Royal, Saturday night. What’s Your Suggestion To Accident Prevention? To twist a famous quotation from the late Boy Orator of the Platte: “You shall not press down upon the brow of mankind this crown of jagged steel and glass.” Yet the crown continues to weigh heavily and mankind assumes it with an apathetic nonchalence. How long is this going on? We’ll tell you. Until we have an about face in public opinion. Until the murderous driver is brought into cdmplet'e social - disrepute. Until 3Ir. Citizen as a juror gets rid of that “It could happen to any of us” attitude, convicts and dishes out real penalties which include definite suspensions of operators’ licenses. There are notable exceptions of course, but the general trend flows strongly towards laxness in this serious matter. With. 810 deaths on Virginia streets and highways last year,. it is inconceivable that Mr. Citizen is perfectly'willing to sit by, “do nothing in particular and do it rather well.” Committing suicide with or by means of a motor vehicle might be written off as the suieitj&r.’s business, although suicide islllegal, but until affected the average person doesn’t consider that the reckless dri\er -is quite willing to drag some person across the Styx with him who still thinks this ball of clay is a pretty good place. Increased enforcement and tougher licensing laws mean additional taxes and more toes stepperl upon. Consideration is not given to the $36-million traffic "accidents” cost Virginia last year, nor the fact that mashed toe might be less evil than several mashed heads. Those in official capacity can’t do it all any more than our standing navy could take care of Jhe Axis boys during the late unpleasantness. Public opinion can usually get what it wants. It wanted women to vote and they vote. It wanted prohibition and got it. It also got rid of that HOT potato. When we realize that minimum fines aren’t stopping insanely lethal acts, that maniacs and incompetents hold licenses and stop thinking the man who unnecessarily and deliberately endangers the lives of our children is a good Joe to pal around with, we’ll begin to get somewhere. Remember: “Children should be seen . . . not hurt” Interest In Home Improvement Increases ,Some 5,000 members of 4-H ebbs in Virginia, will take part in the 1950 Home Improvement program, according to state officials at VPI. Outstanding accomplishments wilT again be awarded to each of the eight top-ranking 4-H’ers^in the nation. The State chamjdon will be given a trip to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago, and county winners will receive medals. Last year medals were presented to 36 in Virginia. State honors went to Edith Hackworth, of Huddleston. Nationwide enrollment in the home improvement program has increased almost 15,0000 in the past year, and the number of 4H’ers awarded county medals jumped f. om 2,443 to 3,052. Miss Ruth Jamison, house furnishings specialist at VPI, says the program features demonstrations, displays, and instruction. Much interest, she -says, was evidenced at a recent meeting in Richmond, where more than 300 club girls, their mothers, and Extension agents from 24 counties jn Eastern Virginia gathered to see demonstrations and hear advice on home improvement. Similar meetings are scheduled for Norfolk on April 29, Front Royal on May 20, and Petersburg on April 22. Plenty of Hybrid Seed Corn In Rappahannock By H. Lyne It is unfortunate that several of Rappahannock’s better farmers have become disgusted with corn hybrids. After delving into the WHY of this attitude it was learned (as was anticipated) to' be the result of poor quality seed offered heretofore. Praises be to local seedmen who have reported stocking adapted -CERTIFIED corn hybrid varieties. These known merchants and the adapted certified "a^ieties they are offering affe : Lyle'Rector at Flint Hill, who has U.S. 262, and Illinois 200 in stock; Brew Bradford has Kentucky 203, Illinois 200 and U.S. 262; and Lee Thornton reports that Rappahannock Supply will have U.S. 262, Illinois 200, Kentucky 203 and Indiana 750. Mr. Farmer, don’t buy any corn hybrid seed unless it is CERTIFIED. Thanks to our agronomy committee and the help \hey have rendered in getting a law passed on selling hybrid corn for seed ex-1 cept certified in Virginia. Help Prevent Forest Fire# Flint Hill W. S. C. S. Meet* With Mr*. Miller Mrs. Paul L. Miller was hostess to the Woman’s Society of Christian Service of the Flint'B Hill Methodist church, which met at her home in Flint Hill Thursday evening. A youth fellowship program was presented by Mrs. Frank Cary who was assisted by several of the young people, Bonnie Gentry and Kathleen Lillard. There were fifteen members and three visitors present. Womanless Wedding A* Mt. Mt. Lebanon and Wood\ille Baptist churches are sponsoring “Womanless WTedding’’ at Mt. Lebanon Church, April 28, 8 p.m. Most of the cast is from the Salem School P.-T. A. Mrs. T. C. Lea Hostess To Bridge Club •Mi's. T. C. Lea was hostess to the bridge club at her home on Thursday evening, April 20. A high score prize and a consolation prize was awarded each of the three tables of bridge players. Those receiving the high score prizes were Mrs. George H. Davis, Jr., Mrs. B. M. Miller, and Mrs?. W. F. Moffett. The consolation prizes for each table were awarded to Mrs. R. L. Massie,’ Mrs. J. W. Price, and Mrs. D. D. Miller. Others plaving were Mrs. D. C. Link, Mrs. H. C. Warwick, Mrs. C. T. Bruce, Mrs. Elizabeth DeBergh, Mrs. J. E. Keyser, and Mrs. W. H. Massie, Jr. PANTHERS DEFEAT S.H.S. The Washington High Panthers defeated Sperryville baseball team in a score of 21-3 Wednesday afternoon, April 26, at Sperryville. Washington Panthers will meet the Marshall High School team this afternoon, April 27, at Washington. V.F.W. Auxiliary Meeting The Ladies Auxiliary to the V.F.W. will meet Monday, May 1, at 8 p.m. at the auxiliary room in Sperryville. Stanley Brush Party The Lou Keyser Missionary Circle of the Washington Baptist church will sponsor a Stanley Brush Party on Thursday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington fire house. The public is cordially invited to attend. County News Notes The Sue Slaughter W. M. U. group will meet May 6th, 2 p.m. at Mt. Lebanon church. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Smith and famity,- and 41 Smith’4nd fjpmiJv oi North Garden, were Sunday guests of Mrs. C. D. Wood and family at Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dodson and their two daughters of Elkton, were Sunday guests of Mrs. Ernest Dodson. Miss Betty Welch has returned to the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Ernest Dodson after having spent some time with relatives in Elkton. Mrs. Shirley Glascock of Marshall, and Mrs. John Hey! and son, Ronnie of Warrenton, visited Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Racer Saturday. Guests over the week end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Biown, were Mrs. Lucile Hawkins of Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. John Creel and son, Gordon, of Culpeper; Mrs. Charlie Bayne and her daughter, Frances, of Brandy; and Miss Hazel Hawkins of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan F. Vannoy of Alexandria, and Mrs. Elizabeth Thornhill and son, Ronnie of Warrenton, were week-end guests of Mi. and Mrs. W. B. Jenkins. Guests on Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Wagner, were Mrs. Ida Conn of Georgia, Mrs. Fred Armentro-t of Waynesboro, and Mrs. M. H. Wagner of Port Republic. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mitchell of Peola Mills, were guests Sunday M- ..~.1 ST.., rs L' \t;*L) i_ in Culpeper. « .Russell Revereomb of Arlington, spent the week • end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Revercomb. Mrs. Della Partlow was the dinner guest Monpay of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Burke. Everette Yowell returned to his home in Peola Mills Monday, after •having been on a business trip of several days at Aberdeen, Md. Mrs. J. G. Revercomb, Mrs. A. W. Yowell, and Mrs. Elliott Hanson attended a picnic luncheon given Tuesday for the members of the Madison Garden Club in Madison, with Mrs. Kate Graves as hostess. Mr. sind Mrs. W. F. J'udd of Luray, were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Weakley and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gallihugh at Peola Mills. Sunday they all visited the Waynesboro Nursery near Waynesboro. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Yates were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brubaker in Luray. Mrs. G. J. Beddingfield is impwing, after a severe attack of flu. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Weaver left Saturday for Flint, Mich., where Mr. Weaver will take an eight week’s course of special training at the General Motors school. Mr. and Mrs. Webster of Arlington, and Miss Becky Edmonds of Front Royal, visited Sheriff and Mrs. J. M. Lillard Sunday. Mrs. Jessie Fincham of Flint Hill, visited her mother, Mrs. Martha Settle over the week end. Mrs. C. Ennis Brown, Mrs. Geoige W. Brown, Mrs. Joseph B. Johnson, Misses Della, Beulah, and Ebba Hitt attended services in Washington Sunday morning at the Methodist church. The RevT T. S. Landis, superintendent of the Charlottesville district, was the guest speaker. W. G. Carder of Washington, D. C., is visiting his nieces Misses Lillie and Nellie Johnson. Miss Mattie Rector was a guest of Mrs. John Johnson over the week end. Mrs. Matilda Chagaris, M* and Mrs. Louis Krewett, who spent the winter in Florida, were guests for several days of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schaefer, leaving Tuesday morning enroute to White Plains, N. Y., where Mr. and Mrs. Krewett will be the guests of Mrs. Chagaris for the rest of the week before returning to their home in Barton, Vermont. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Schaefer and their 'house guests, and their daughter, Mrs. B. M. Varner were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Manuel in Browntown. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Triplett of Hume, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller. Mrs. Mary Ann Clowe of Washington, D. €., was a week-end guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Aylor. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Carder returned to their home in Fredericksburg Monday after "several days visit with Misses Lillie and Nellie Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shober have returned from Chicago, where they were called by the death of the former’s father Mr. Shober. Mrs. Emma Coppage and sons, Broxton and Eugene Coppage, Mrs. Regina Day and Mrs. J. F. Moore, of Richmond, were weekend guests of Capt. and Mrs. J. P. Cook at Flint Hill, they also at. tended the wedding of Miss Evelyn Cook and Maurice Walker, held in the Flint Hill Methodist church Sunday afternoon. William Stuart, of Berwyn, Md., spent the week end at the home of his mother, Mrs. W. M. Stuart. Woodville and Mt. Lebanon churches are sponsoring a “Womanless Wedding’’ for the parsonage fund on Friday night, at 8 o’clock at Mt. Lebanon. A good attendance will be appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Weaver, children Shirley and Johnny of Washington were dinner guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. George Butler. Your car ought to be checked up now after the long winter month!. Bring it in today for complete servicing that means ^arefree driving this summer. 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Rare Jefferson Books Owner By W. F. Moffett Four rare leather-bound volumes, “Memoir, Correspondance and Miscellanies from the papers of Thomas Jefferson,” were recently brought to the News office by Mrs. Louemma Moffett. The book?, property of Mrs. Moffett’s son Mayor William F. Moffett, Jr., were given to him by his father at the time of his death. The volumes were originally owned b> Horatio Gates Moffett, the first commonwealth attorney . of Rappahannock county, who willed the books to his grandson, the late William F. Moffett. Horatio Moffett lived during the period of the latter part of Jefferson’s life. In the front of Volume IV is a picture of Thomas Jefferson engraved on steel from the original painting by Gilbert Stuart. Also contained in the front of each of the four volumes is the following note: Eastern District of Virginia, to wit: Be it remembered, that on the seventeenth day of January, in the fifty-third year of the Independence of the United States of America, Thomas Jefferson Randolph, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following to wit: “Memoir, Correspondance, and Miscellanies, from the papers of Thomas Jefferson, Edited by Thomas Jefferson Randolph.” In conformity to the Act of Conegress of the United States, entitled “an act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of euch copies, during the times therein mentioned.” K. L). JEfFRlES Clerk of the Eastern District of Virginia, Jefferson Clark, Printer Attached to tiie back of the fourth volume is a steel engraved ‘fac-simile’ (this fac-simile bears notations of B. Franklin) of the original document written by Thomas Jefferson entitled “A Declaration i(by the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress Assembled.” The greatest majority of Jefferson’s letters and papers published in these four volumes were either ■written from "Monticello” or from Washington, D. C. The following letter was received by Mrs. Louemma Moffett on July 17, 1944 from Joseph W. Hiseox, chief agricultural exhibits, following the period after the books had been on exhibition in Washington, D. C. ‘‘We want you to know that the four volumes ‘Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies, from the papers of Thomas Jefferson,’ which you loaned for display in the Thomas Jefferson Bi-centennial exhibit and which were re-_ turned to you on Saturday, July 15, proved to be extremely interesting to the pjblic. ‘‘The books properly safeguarded in a special display case, were put on display in the center of the Jefferson exhibit when it was shown in the,Patio of the Administration Building where they attracted a great deal of attention. At the close of this exhibition the material was requested by Woodward and Lothrop in connection with the Fifth War Loan Drive and the books together with other features comprising the Jefferson exhibit, were shown in the GStreet windows of Woodward’s from July 1 to July 11, 1944. “We realize that the books are irreplaceable and for that reason their loan to the department is appreciated.’’ In the preface of this set of books is written the following description of their contents: The Memoir contained in the first volume, commences with circumstantial notices of his earliest life; and is continued to his arrival in New York, March, 1790,, when he entered on the duties of the Departmnet of State, of which he had been just appointed Secretary. The contents of the Memoir, succeeding the biographical pages, may be designated as following: (1) ..General facts and anecdotes relating to the origin and early stages of the contest with Great Britain. (2) Historical circumstances relating to the Confederation of the States. - * ... (3) Facts and anecdotes, local and general, preliminary to the Declaration of Independence. <4) An exact account of the circumstances attending that memorial act, in its preparation and its progress through congress, with a copy from the original draught, in the same hand, showing the alterations made in the draught bj Congress. > Views ui uie lyimciwun.and transactions of the United States 'with foreign nations at different periods. (6) Within the body of the Memoir, or referred to as an appendix. are other papers which were thought well entitled to the place they occupy. The other Volumes contain letters from 1775, to his death, addressed to a very great variety of individuals, and comprising a range of information, and in many instances, regular essays, on subjects of history, politics, science, morals and religion. Notes of conversation, while Secretary of State, with President Washington, and others high in office. Appended to the publication is a fac simile of the rough draught of the Declaration of Independence, in which will be seen the erasures, interlineations and'additions of Dr. Franklin and Mr, Adams, two of the appointed committee, in the handwriting oi each “The opinion universally enter, tained of the extraordinary abilities of Thomas Jefferson, and the signal evidence given by his country, of a profound sense oi his patriotic services and of veneration for his memory have induced the editor, who is both his executor and the legatee of hie manuscript papcrs. to believe thai an extensive publication frotr them would be particularly acceptable to the American people.’1 * * * Jtmei L. Power* Frequently Converted With Jefferson The late James L. Powers, whc was one of the* cultured southerr gentlemen of Rappahannock coun ty, is reported by t.'iose who knew See the “77” Today /X &r a HOLLAND’S NEW BALER with 10 EXCLUSIVE FEATURES ^ Here's the best baling news since New Holland started to mechanize haying.pearly 10 years ago. A streamlined Baler designed by the same Farm Engineers that gave you the first completely automatic hay baler. Mark it as‘a "must" today for your next trip to town. See for yourself why New Holland's new Baler at a new low cost is a ' better buy than ever before. Just check a few of these exclusive New Holland features: Bales held under compression whale they're tied. Special Straw Baling Springs—work with the Uniformatic Bale Control to produce heavier stfaw bales. High Capacity—up to ten tons per hour. Faster Baling—ties up to seven bales per minute. * SEE IT NOW AT Gill Implement & Truck Co. , -PHONE 1060 WARRENTON, VA. B NEW HOLLAND him, to have conversed quite frequently with Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Powers, a carpenter by trade, helped with the construction work of the University of Viaginia, which was built during his time. He and his fellow workmen were reported to have often seen the late president strolling around the campus grounds of the university and inspecting the progress of the work being done. Jefferson would often stop by and talk with Mr. Powers and the others about the university, founded by him and in which he was so deeply interested. Mr. Powers was the father of the late Miss Annie nad Miss Lavinia Powers, who owned the house now the property of Charlie Jenkins. Man Is Susceptible To Some Animal Diseases A sick animal is a menace to your own health. Dr. W. B. Bell, veterinarian at VPI, says there are many, and some very common, diseases of livestock which are transmissible to man—a fact farmers often forget. For instance, the bacteria that causes bovine brucellosis or Bang’s disease cause undulant fever in man. Farmers may contract undulant fever by handling aborted calves from infected cattle, by handling the infected animals, and by handling and drinking raw milk from infected cows. The disease also is found in goats and pigs and can be passed on to man. Farmers can protect themselves by drinking only pasteurized milk, by disposing of infected animals if possible, and by adopting a plan of brucellosis control that will enable them to develop non-infected herds. The farmer who raises hogs often is exposed to a disease called erysipelas. In man the condition is known as ersipeloid, something entirely different from human erysipelas, Ersipeloid generally affects areas on the hands or arms, which become swollen, painful, and red. Man becomes infected by handling hogs that are affected. The bacteria enters the body through p.ts and abraisions, so when it is necessary to handle infected hogs, wear rubber gloves. Rabies is perhaps one of the most dreaded diseases of animals that is transmissible to man. All domestic animals can be affected, as well as the wild animals. The principal source of danger to the large animals is the rabid dog or wild animals that often attack the horse, cow, sheep and hog. The farmer may be exposed by bites from these animals, or by getting the infective material on his body as he tries to relieve their suffering. A bite is not necessary for infection, since the rabies virus can pass through cuts and scratches. Rabies cannot always be detec_ed bv symptoms, and it is always wise to have a diagnosis when the disease is suspected^ Rabies can be prevented in man by prompt application of the Pasteur treatment. The farmer can protect himself to a great extent by vaccination of dogs and control of strays. When cattle have been exposed. vaccinating them may be beneficial. ' Feed Colonies Now, Beekeepers Advised There’s trduble in the bee world again. George H. Rea, bee specialist at VPI, says many colonies are about to starve, or become too weak to be profitable. So his advice to beekeepers is to begin at once feeding the bees sugar syriip made of about equal parts of granulated sugar and water. Con’inue feeding enough to keep the bees increasing in numbers and storing some of the syrup in the combs, until more favorable weather and flowers in abundance enable the bees to collect eno.gh food for their needs. Feeding some colonies might have to continue until such flowers as tulip poplar and clover begin in May. The feeding can be done bv using an entrance feeder as sold by supply firms; or 8 or, 10 very small holes can be punched in the cover of a friction-top pail. Then invert the syrup-filled pail on top of the . frames, or over the hole in the inner-cover, and place an empty super with the hive-cover over all to protect the bees from weather. The starving condition of the colonies was caused by unusually warm winter weather and unseasonable activity. Get a free copy of “Bee KeeDing in Virginia’’ from your county agent’s office. BIRTHDAY PARTY Miss Camilla Sue Barron of Viewtown, celebrated her third birthday last Sunday afternoon. Those present for the party were Cynthia Boothe, Gayle Kane, Sandra Dennis, Patsy Pullen, Geraldine Jenkins, Janice Faye Pullen, Larry Wimberly, Philip Pullen, John Franklin Walker, Floyd Utz, Larry Hackley, Hunton Palmer, III, Richard Corbin, Sam Marino, I Jimmie and Bobby Weakley. 1950 Farmers* Tour Set The Four-State Farmers’ Tour ■will be held this year on August 18, with Berkeley or Jefferson counties in West Virginia tentatively selected as the location, it was announced this week by Herman Stockslager, president of the Fd(ur-State Farmers’ Committee. Mr. Stockslager also announced at the recent meeting of farmers and county agents that W. N. McClung, county agent from Martinsburg, West Virginia, has bfcen selected to head the Executive Committee that will plan the coming Farm Tour.“The ever increasing interest shown in the Farm Ta r program^ is proof the committee is truly reflecting the desires and requirements of the farmers of this area,’’ President Stockslager stated. “Local farmers plan the tours so that problems- and farming methods of interest to this section are always featured.” Mr. Stocksleger also said that the work done by the county agents, the power company and the farm equipment dealers to help develop the programs selected by the farmers has been whole-hearted and mosh apprecb ated. Speaking of the 1950 Farm Toth-, President Stockslager said: “•Farmers and county agents of fifteen counties in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania did the planning, and will work together in the developing and execution of the coming program. Because of the interest shown by farmers in past Tours, plans were made earlier than usual, and all concerned expect to have an excellent program lined •. p for the August demonstrations.” FRONT ROYAL LIVESTOCK MARKET April 20, 1950 DAIR COWS—Good, $190 to $230; medium, $160 to $182,50; plain, $125 to $150; common down to $80. STOCK COWS—$140 to $230. STOCK STEERS—$90 to $135. PRICES BY HUNDRED: STOCKER and FEEDER STEERS Good, $25 to $26.10; plain and ! medium, $22 to $24. \ BUTCHER STEERS—Good and ] medium, $24 to $26; plainer kinds! ; down to $23. HEIFERS — Good, $23 to j $24.25; medium, $21 to $22; plain ? and common, $16 to $20. COWS—Good $19.25 to $20.75; { medium, $17.50 to $18.50; can- 1 „ru>rs an/j_gntfgrg; fi14 to $17; old _-U shells down to $12. | BULLS—Good, $21.50 to $22.- f 60; medium, $20 to $21; plain / and common down to $17.85. jj CALVES—Good and choice, $29.50 to $30.70; medium, $26.50 to $28.50; plain, $23 to $25; com- j mon down to $20. HOGS—Good top weights, $16 < to $16.25; heavies and lights $14 j •to $15.75. j SOWS—$11 to $14.30. PIGS—$13 to $18. | PIGS—(bv head)—$3 to $8.75. 4-H CLUB FAT STEERS — Champion —A Hereford steer 4 brought $37.50; reserve champion— Black Anp.s, $37; there " were 25 sold, bringing from $28.25 4 to $37.50 for a total of $6,376.95. : County News Notes Capt. H. C. Warwick spent Tuesday in Washington, D. C., on business. Mrs. S. G. Bruce, Mrs. Haywood Griffith and her daughter Linda, of Front Royal, were dinner guests on Friday of Mrs. C. Ennis Brown. Mr. and Mrs. John R. DeBergh and Mrs. Elizabeth DeBergh were luncheon guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hickman. Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Keeler attender a luncheon and business meeting of the Watkins dealers of Northern Virginia and West Virginia, held at the George Washington hotel in Winchester, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Johnson of Norfolk, spent Saturday night and Sunday as guests of the former’s mother Mrs. John Johnson. Miss Elsie Courtney is improving after an attack of influenza. Ensign C. G. Reid, Jr., of New York, is spending several days this week at the home of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. C. G. Reid. Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill were dinner guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston. Week-end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Payne, were Mrs. Melvin Moore, and daughter, Miss Martha Mae Moore, and Charles Edward Payne of Falls Church and Melvin Giles of Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Will Butler have returned from a several days visit with their son and da.’ghter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Willie Butler of Brandy. Mr. and Mrs. Press Pulliam of Alexandria, were over-night guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson and Sunday guests of Mrs. L. C. Quaintance and Lillard Pulliam a guest in the Qjaintance home. 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One little lighted match-one little glowing cigarette stub-one little camp-fire, carelessly extinguished! Any one of these will start an Insanely Raging Forest Fire More DESTRUCTIVE Than HIROSHIMA. ... It’s More Destructive than an ATOM BOMB! Have you ever seen a forest fire It’s a soul-shattering experience you II never forget! Acres of trees literally “explode” from heat. A single tree roars up and burns as fast a sheet of newspaper in a hot stove! In the decade ending 1940, more than TWO MILLION wildfires swept U.S. forests ... an average of 575 a day. These fires blackened an area more than seven times the size of Maine. One single fire laid waste a strip 25 miles wide and 120 miles long! The number of trees destroyed would have built 2,500,000 five-room houses. And billions of little trees were killed, that might have become sorely needed forests fifty years from now. But much more than trees is lost every year from forest fires. Millions of game animals are destroyed. Without live trees to hold and soak up the rainfall, costly land erosion begins, the soil carried away by flooded, muddy rivers in which no fish can live ... rivers that in turn destroy lives and property. A single forest fire can wipe out ten years of conservation effort at staggering public expense. Worst of all, the damage done cannot be fully replaced by new tree growth for more than a century. Do your part to save our irreplaceable forests! Put out your lighted matches. Never throw a lighted cigarette from a car. Extinguish your camp-fires with water. Never leave a rubbish fire untended. Urge care on others. And most important ... at all times ... BE CAREFUL! This advertisement is presented in an effort to promote conservation of our forests and wildlife by: W. B. DENNIS CASTLETON. VIRGINIA RAYMOND JOHNSON WOODVILLE, VIRGINIA d W. R. BURKE WOODVILLE, VIRGINIA ROBERT L. BROWN WOODVILLE, VIRGINIA E. M. SCHWARTZ SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA JAMES ATKINS SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA W. A. MILLER WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA R. V. SNEAD WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA J. W. FLETCHER SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA E. M. JONES WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA J. P. COOK FLINT HILL, VIRGINIA R. L. RECTOR FLINT HILL, VIRGINIA T. V. WILLIAMS CASTLETON, VIRGINIA -& G. W. SMITH FLINT HILL, VIRGINIA LEA BROS. WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA RAPPAHANNOCK NATIONAL BANK WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA WASHINGTON CASH STORE WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA SPERRYVILLE SERVICE STATION SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA J. B. ATKINS, Atlantic Service Station SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA WOOD BROS. PACKING HOUSE FLINT HILL, VIRGINIA BRADFORD’S STORE FLINT HILL, VIRGINIA THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK FLINT HILL, VIRGINIA

lltmtllHilllllllllHHIHHIIIIIIIIHIHimiHINIHIININMIlHIli I RARR - CHATS I By: W. H. Lyne | = County Agent Weekly, this office receives a copy of “Farm Flashes For Bankers” which are prepared jointly by Dr. Harry M. Love, Agricultural Economist of V. P. I. and Murry G. Via, Vice President . .Farm Credit and Service Dept, of the First National Exchange Bank of Roanoke. I consider Farm Flashes to be very pertinent to our thinking and planning, how ever I would appreciate comments from Rappahannock News readers as to whether or not they desire further publication of information of this type. Situation by Dr. Harry M. Love, the sage who said, “There is nothing so enduring as chance,” is forever being confirmed. Not having sufficient historical records of our own, it becomes necessary, to look elsewhere for indicators of some change in farming that have crept up on us unnoticed by many. Information recently released by Cornell University shotvs striking contrasts in two sets of records ■on a group of 14 farms in Tompkins, county, New York. The first records were taken in 1907; the second in 1947. Forty years ago the farms averaged 114 acres; are now 174, Cows per farm have increased fiom 12 to 23. The real estate investment 40 years ago averaged $4,614; now it’s $10,486. Machinery, stock, etc. represented an average of $1832 per farm; now it’s $12,022. Total capital investment has jumped from $6,446 to $22,502. Cash expenses averaged $562; now they average $3086, or an increase from 35 percent of receipts in 1907 to 73 percent in 1947. Forty years ago those farmers could have lost an amount equal to their cash expenses for 12 consecutive years before using up the capital invested. Now ( 1 9 4 7 ) cash expenses would eat up the capital in only two and one half years. These farms have grown larger, are doing more business, require more capital, make more money in good times, could lose more and faster in hard times. You see now why it is harder for a young man to get started farming than 40 years The nation’s farm income during the first quarter of 1950 is estimated to be about five per cent under that for the corresponding period last year. something like another depression. They are much more vulnerable to economic adversity. Security Values of Land And Equipment Shrinking By Murray G. Via Land values for the U. S. as a whole have dropped approximately one half per cent per month for over a year. Loans made on recent purchase prices of farm land should have been rapid at a rate of 6 per cent per year in order for the security held by the lender to be worth as much as it was when the loan was made. However, land values in some states have dropped mcch more rapidly than in others, and loans in these states would ha e to be repaid at a rate of 10 per cent per year or better in order for the security to be maintained in the same ration as when the loan was originally made. Ban k e r s and ethers lending money, as well as the borrower himself, should bear in mind that for five years land values on the average went up one per cent per month, and that there is a possibility they may come down equally as fast or faster if farm product prices are allowed to seek their own level. Prices of farm products have dropped almost ¥4 since their all time high in 1948, which is much faster than land values have dropped. Likewise, collateral values of livestock, farm machinery," and equipment have dropped much faster than land values. It now appears that lenders .should make reappraisals for full loans, especially if they are to inexperienced farmers, in order to keep these loans sound. Before making a loan the lender should' satisfy himself that the borrower has a sound farm plan that will pay net profit on a declining market. In order to do this the lender must acquaint himself thoroughly with the farmer's operations. “Farmers’’ Planting plans . . . acreage planted to crops this spring again will be relatively large according to reports received from farmers all over the country. “The reports reveal t h at on March 1, farmers planned to put about 277.9 million acres into 17 spring sown crops, including hay, compared with 274.2 million acres in 1949. However, the gain over last year is more than offset by the large decline in the acreage in winter wheat seeded last fall. “Compared with the spring of 1949, farmers’ plans indicated declines for corn, spring wheat, pea Here's the PLOW you need for breaking sod • This Dearborn plow is made for the Ford Tractor . . . and we think it’s the best ever. 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It’s also no wonedr farmers ai'e worried about the thoughts of nuts, dry beans, rice, potatoes, tobacco, flax and dry peas. “Increases are planned for oats, barley, soybeans, sorghums, hay, &- gar beets, sweet potatoes, and cowpeas. “Farmers’ reports of the spring sowing plans plus allowances for crops for which no information is now available indicate that principal crops planted or grown in 1350 may total nearly 359 million acres. This would be about lOi million less than in 1949 and less than in 1948, 1944, and 1943 but larger than in any other year since 1937. Largest acreages planted in this country occurred from 1930 to 1933.” Order of Publication COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA: < IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CtiUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK, ON THE 20th DAY OF APRIL, 1950. RACHEL"WOOD PIEHLER. Complainant VS..: Alcinda Mario Piehler, an infant. 165 Glenbrook Road, Rochester, New York: John Andrews Piehler, 165 Glenbrook 'Road, Rochester, New York: Rachel.Wood Piehler, 165 Glenbrook Road, Rochester, New York: Mildred Wood Maney, 654 B Street, S.E., Washington, D. C.: Robert Earl Marrey, 654 B Street, S.E., Washington, D. C.: Rachel Jeanette Maney, an infant, 654 B Street, S.E., Washington, D. C.: Mildred Earl Maney, an infant, 654 B Street, S.E., Washington, D. C.: Jacquelin Maney, an infant, 654 B Street, S.E., Washington, D. C.: The unborn children of Rachel Wood Piehler: The unborn children of Mildred Wood Maney: The unborn issue of Rachel Wood Piehler: The unborn issue of Mildred Wood Maney: The unknown heirS of Rachel Wood Piehler: The unknown heirs of Mildred Wood Maney: The unknown heirs of Alcinda Marie Piehler: The unknown heirs of Rachel Jeanette Maney: The unknown heirs of Mildred Earl Maney: the unknown heirs of Jacquelin Maney: the unknown heirs of the unborn children of Rachel Wood Piehler: the unknown heirs of the unborn children of Mildred Wood Maney: persons unknown or persons yet to be born ,or created and parties unknown, Defendants. The object of this suit is to have a sale of the certain tract or parcel of land containing TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT (268) acres, more or less, situate, lying and being in Rappahannock County, Virginia, fronting on U. S. Highway 211, adjoining E. M. Schwartz, Amos E. Frazier. M. A. Frazier, Anna Smith Brown, R. Lee Taylor, Brooke R. Miller and others, being the same land devised to Rachel Wood Piehler for life, with remainder to certain of the above defendants, and allotted to the said Rachel Wood Piehler and the said remaindermen by decree enteied in the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, in the certain chancerv ca se therein pending under the short style of C. J. Miller, Jr., and others, Executors of the Estate of W. G. Wood vs. Jonas Alther and others; to commute the life ectate of the complainant in the said real estate and in the amount due under clause (12) of the said will, and pay to the said complainant a gross sum in cash with the balance to be invested and held in accordance with the terms of the said will; to have the court construe clause (5) of the said will and enter a decree adjudicating and settling its construction, and for general relief. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendants, Alcinda Marie Piehler, John Andrews Piehler, Rachel Wood Piehler, Mildred Wood Maney, Robert Earl Maney, Rachel Jeanette Maney, Mildred Earl Maney, T aomnolin o oi* o r/i ri dents of the State of Virginia, and that the unborn children of Rachel Wood Piehler, the unborn children of Mildred Wood Maney, the unborn issue of Rachel Wood Piehler, the unborn issue of Mildeed Wood Maney, the unknown heirs of Rachel Wood Piehler, the unknown heirs of Mildred Wood Maney, the unknown heirs of Alcinda Marie Piehler, the unknown heirs of Rachel Jeanette Maney, the unknown heirs of Mildred Earl Maney, the unknown heirs of Jacquelin Maney, the unknown heirs of the unborn children of Rachel Wood Piehler, the unknown heirs of the unborn children of Mildred Wood Maney, persons unknown or persons yet to be born or created are unknown and their ’whereabouts and poet office ad-> dresses are unknown, and that there are or may be persons interested in the subject to be divided or disposed of whose names and addresses are unknown, it is ordered that they do appear within ten days after due publication hereof, and do what may be necessary to protect their interest in this suit. And it is further ordered that a co]fr hereof be published once a week for four sue Castration Raises Value Of Commercial Lambs The value of, commercial ram lambs going to the slaughter house can be raised by as much as $1.25 per head if they are castrated early, says G. W. Litton, sheep specialist at VP1. The commercial lambs should be castrated when they are two weeks to one month old. The specialist says there has been some resistance on the part of sheep breeders to castrating the lambs. They have said, in eflect, “What difference does it make—we don't get more money.” But, Litton points c t, “We . leally haven't given the packers a chance to pay for quality lamb . . . what would happen if they were guaranteed a week-afterweek supply of castrated lambs?” Ram Iambs “go downhill’’ rapidly after they reach the age of about four months, especially in hot weather. The deterioration— the tendency to put on meat in the wrong places—can be largely avoided by castration. The job of castration has been made easier by the use of the new “rubber-band" method. Bloodless, it can be done quickly by one man. There are other methods, if you prefer them. County agepts can advise you. Castrating the lambs also makes it. possible to hold them on the farm longer, waiting for favorable markets. cessive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper published in Rappahannock County, Virginia, that a cony be posted at the front door of the court house of Rappahannock County, Virginia, within ten days after the entry of this order of publication, and that the Clerk mail a copy hereof t.o each of the said defendants to the post office addresses given in the affidavit herein within ten days after the enti-y of this order of publication and file a certificate of the fact in the papers of this case. Teste: JAS. M. SETTLE, Clerk. HELEN M. iTEFFRIES, Culpeper, Virginia BEIRNE & LERNER, Orange, Virginia, p.q. A Copy—Teste: Jas. M. Settle, Clerk. 4 :2T: 5:4-11-18 Scedmen’s School At VPI July 6 and 7 Seed growers and dealers will attend a Seedsmen’s School at V. P. I„ J-.ly 6 and 7, W. W. Lewis, associate agronomist at the college, announces. The school is being conducted by the V. P. I. agronomy department in cooperation with the Virginia Seedmen’s Association and the State Department of Agricul•uie. Lewis and Richard Chumney, Carter-Venable Company, Richmond, are members of the procram committee. • Speakers scheduled to appear Include: Rodney C. Berry and Dr. CL T. French. State Department of Agriculture, Richmond; W. I. Thomas, P. M. A., Richmond; M. W. Hudson, Seed Stocks and Crop improvement Association, Richmond; Ea.l Wetesel, president Seedsmen's Association, Harrisonburg; and Dr. H. L. Dunton, P. H. DeHart, J. C. Rowell, Dr. Wesley Judkins, S. B. Fenne. and S. F. Grubbs, all of the V. P. I. staff. The address of welcome wild be given by Dr. W. S. Newman, president of V. P. I. Demonstrations on cleaning seed, and tours of the agronomy experiment station, also will be featured. The banquet speaker will be announced later. Be •arc you FUSSELLS ICECREAM FUSSELL-YOUNG ICE CREAM COMPANY Culpeper, Virginia DONAHOE’S FLOWER SHOP FRONT ROYAL MRS. C. K. GILES, Agent i Thoncs: Wa.-.hi.njrtcn or 2681 a"! NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 445, Act* of 1938, J. EL Johnson, Resident Highway Engineer, will meet with the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, at their regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 3, 1950, and there discuss and advise with said Board of Supervisors and Citizens present plans and proposals for the Maintenance and Improvement, including Construction and Reconstruction, of the Secondary System of State Highways in Rappahannock County, for the fiscal year 1950-51. y R ♦ fi ♦ M ♦ y fi STOP spending unnecessary time at your cooking. 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V (ountij Home ^^DemonstiHition NEWS s&fiWk'&4'X* *-* g r Q SZtZSchedule for next week: Flint Hill 4-H Club will meet at the school. May 1, at 10:45 a.m. Washington Senior 4-H Club will meet a/t tiie school, May 1, at 1 :.'!0 p.m. Forest Grove 4-H Club will meet at the school, May 3, at 2:00 p.m. Washington Home Demonstration Club will meet at the Washington Fire House, May 3, at 7 :30 p.m. Reader 4-H Club will meet at the school, May 4, at 10:00 a.m. Washington Junior 4-H Club will meet at the school, May 4, at 2:30 p.m. Sperryville Junior 4-H Club will meet at the school, May 5, at 2:00 p.m. * * * On Monday, the 17th of April a half-day meeting was held on “Slip Covering’’ at the home of Mrs. Ruby Wines at Chester Gap. The agent showed the women present how to e t out a slip cover by cutting a pattern for them out of feed sack material. Mrs. Wines has signed up in the “Living Room” campaign and plans to make a klip cover and drapes for her living room. ¥ * * Mrs. Lewis Harrison entertained the Huntly Home Demonstration club April 18. Around three women from this club decided they would attend the District Meeting in Fairfax May 2. The agent announced a recreation meeting to be held in Charlottesville on the 29th. Mrs. Pearl Mills will represent her club at the meeting. The agent also announced a Kitchen Meeting to be held in the county on 'the 8th of May— all women interested were asked to attend. A demonstration was then given on “Window Treatment." Three women in the ciub plan to do something to improve their living room. Mrs. Lewi§ Harlison, Mrs. Minnie Fox, and Mrs. Pearl Mills are the three that plan to do this. Then the hostess served to the git>up most delicior s doughnuts and peaches. ¥ ¥ ¥ The Flint Hill Home Demonstration Club met at the home of Mrs. Gallie Smith, May 18. Mrs. Flythe, the president, presided over the meeting. Similar business was tafcen up as for the —Huntly H.D. Club. The president said she would be able to take a car load of women to the District Home Demonstration meeting on May 2. Then a demonstration was glverfMto ~the group on “Window Treatment.” Most delicious re freshments were served, aftei which a game hour 'was enjoyec by all present. * * * A meeting of the Slate Mill: Home Demonstration Club wa: held April 19 at the home of Mrs Stonewall Kilby. As the meetins was not held last month, due t< sickness, the agent combined Iasi month’s and this month’s demon stration and presented them U. the gro.p. The two demonstrations the agent talked on were “What to Know in Buying Fabrics for the Living Room’’ and “Window Treatment.’’ After the demonstration the hostess served her famous caramel cake, which everybody always enjoys so much. * * * Mrs. Henry Sisk entertained the new F.T. Valley Home Demonstration Club on the 20th. She did a fine job, too. Everybody had sue!; a nice time.. The demonstration given was on “Candlewicking.” Most of the women present plan to candlewick one article. The agent brought with her a sample of a candle wicked, bed spread, house coat, and rug. The hostess served the group delicious.refreshments. It was decided at this meeting to “Stencil'’ cloth at the next meeting and to meet at Mrs. Marshall Jenkins. * ¥ * The Sperryville .1 u r. i o r 4-H Club met at tne school, April 20. Marjorie Dodson, the president, presided over the meeting. The club voted to send four 4-H ek b members to camp and to pay $5 on their way. They also decided t<turn in at least 25 record books this year. They also decided to exhibit at least 25 exhibits at the County Fair next September. It was decided by the club to have a party next Wednesday night, April 26. Faye Black, Bernice Nethers, Marjorie Dodson, Johane Dellinger, Betty Johnson, and Larry Wayland were appointed to decorate the auditorium for the party. The rest of the committee were chosen from the Sperry'■)!!e Senior 4-H Club to head up the party. Apple Name Brings Costly Confusion Please! It’s Stayman; not Stayman-Winesap. That hybrid relic of a name, Stayman-Winesap, has led to a lot of costly confusion, says Fred Dreiling, associate horticult-ri.se at VPI. From now on call your apples one or the other, not both. Stayman is an early and mid-winter variety. The winesap is late-winter and spring. They are entirely different. A confused retailer who -toa^s stay-mans for late February, March or April sale will usually pay bitterly with apples that scald quickly when the warm air hits them out of storage. But if he Here is economical legal liability protection for farm owners as provided by the Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. of Columbus, Ohio. Combined with regular farm liability insurance, it protects them against legal action on the part of employees who may be injured during employment on the farm. A special feature extends up to $500 additional benefits for medical, surgical, ambulance, hospital, professional nursing and funeral expenses. ALLEN D. JOHNSON Washington, Virginia - Is It True Jhot “Mother Knows Best”? Copl » u<. 19J0 In mtay thing*—yet. But when it tome* to matters * pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment of baby ills, maternal instinct is not nearly so efficient or reliable as the experienced advice of your ’physician. • Consult bim in all questions that concern your baby’s health, since he alone is qualified to diagnose correctly and prescribe accurately for your young one. Then bring his prescription ttf us for the sort of expert compounding that assures medicine exactly as he intended it to be. [•TJ * llltllllllHItlltlllttlltltlllllilttltltMlllltllllllllltlllllllMimillitllllllllllllltlllil During the past five years, the 15 feeder calf sales held each year in Virginia’s cattle producing counties, have'* marketed 30,879 calves for $3,182,075. HAVE YOUR | Lawn Mower I Sharpened \ BY THE i Factory Sharpening Process z Sharpened and Adjusted for = $2.50 : Jenkins Will Pick Up = : And Deliver Your Mower E | Fixit Shop I : Rear of Culpeper Nat’l Bank ■ I Pnone 8607 Culpeper i DOCTORS AT McINTIRE TUMOR CLINIC CONFER WITH PATIENT Doctor* at the Mclntire Tumor Clinic, Uni rer.ity of Virginia Ho.pital, Charlotte.Tille, confer with a patient (back\o camera) after hi. examination. Member, of the clinic »taff, all members of the Unirer.ity Hospital .taff, seen here art (left to right) Dr. Edwin P. Lehman, Director of the Department of Surgery; Dr. W. Norman Thornton, of the Department of Ob.tet* r.cs and Gynecology; Dr. William H. Parker, of the Department of Surgery; Dr. George Cooper, Jr., of the Department of Radiology; Dr. H. Rowland Pear.all, of the Department of Medicine, who direct, the clinic, and Dr. Charle. P. Lupton, of the Department of Pathology. FOR REAL TRUCK VALUES! stocks good winesaps, his apple sales remain brisk well into warm weather, lengthening the appleselling season. Dreiling says the American Pomological Society, the accepted authority on fruit nomenclature, is asking glowers not to mark staymans as stayman-winesaps. Bovine Diet Varies From Earlier Days The menu for today's dairy cow has varied considerably from the earlier menus, and now can include such things as peanut hay and rubber seed meal. N'. R. Thompson, dairy researcher at Virginia Experiment Station, who has been investigating what a cow can eat and turn into milk, says test cows not only ate peanut hay with relish, but produced a3 much milk as from alfalfa hay. Even the rare feed, rubber seed meal from Brazil, gave good results. Dried apple pomace, a by-product from cider making and apparently useless, was of some value as a feed for cows. Likewise, cull apples were About half as valuable as corn sgilae. Peanut meal was found to be a slightly better feed for dairy cows than either cottonseed meal or soybean meal. Dried sweet potatoes were found to contain almost as much food value for dairy cows as ground yellow corn. Clover silage, preserved with the help of molasses, proved to be a first class feed; and korean lespedeza and lespedeza sericea hay, though inferior to alfalfa, were useful. Help Prevent Forest Fire* fyncmicat FKNUM DIAL WASHINGTON 2851 Let us supply your nee-ds in quality printing. • Envelopes • Letterheads • Statements • Ruled Forms • Booklets Eappaltamturk 53>uis Washington, Va. Gov. Battle Approves Mental Health Week In a statement issued recently, Governor John S. Battle approved the observance of Mental Health Week, April 23-29. “I am pleased to commend this observance to all citizens of the Commonwealth, because full understanding of mentarl health emphasizes afresh the importance of community effort in this field. “Every individual deserves the opportunity to live happily and productively with other individuals. The 12,000 patients now in our State mental hospitals are persons who have been unable to find such conditions for themselves; their failure to make a reasonable degree of adjustment to their community life places upon the Commonwealth the responsibility for their care. The number of arch, failures is evidence of the need for more adequate preventive measures in this field. “Therefore, I am glad to see our citizens alerted to their opportunities for improving the mental health of all Virginia people. Through enlightened and co-opeerative efforts, we can conquer mental illness as we have conquered typhoid and other physical illness. Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity; Mentally healthy people are happier people. Realization of the objective of Mental Hygiene Week will mean a healthier and happier Virginia.” More than three-fourths of all farms and ranches in the United States now are in farmer-organized and farmer-managed soil conservation districts. In eight states, every acre of land is included in some district. PARKWAY Chevrolet Company Says Call Mahlon Ramey Dial Sperryville 2825 or Front Royal 53 For .Special Values In TRUCKS NEW AND USED Month of April Only Newberry’s Month - End A Few of Many VALUES Window Screens Reddy-Loc” Adjustable Rice Straw Rugs 24" x 48".69 26" x 60".1.00 Ladies Dresses Spring Styles Sizes 12 4 sizes 59c to $1.2S Grade ‘A’ 48" x 72".1.98 69" x 104".2.94 52 values to $2.98 Now $1.97 Ladies and Misses ! “Blossom” knit cotton sweaters Pastel Colors \ «. $1.00 each [ *• ' f ■. . : . 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Sperryville School News S. C. A. Meeting Warren and Rappahannock counties met together at the Sperryville High School April 21, for a meeting of the Student Co-operative Association of the upper elementary grades. Bobby Menefee of the Sperryville sixth grade was the presiding officer and Charlotte Ann Johns from the Front Royal Elementary seventh grade acted as secretary. These two did an excellent job, which could easily have been envied by many adults. The following was the program for the day: Song—America. S. C. A. Creed. Welcome—Sperryville Elementary. Response — Front Royal Elementary. Devotionals—Sperryville. Song Period—Mrs. Cahan, leader. Remarks—Mr. Gasque. Entertainment — “M e 1 o d y Ranch’’ and dance. Remarks—Mr. Winfrey. Discussion Groups, led by Mr. StdJtamyer and Mr. Jordan. Reports from discussion groups. Business. Announcements. S. C. A. Song. The topic for discussion was “Freedom to Grow,” which was broken down into six sub-topics dealing with the characteristics of a good citizen, and the part played by the S.C.A. in developing Give to Conquer CANCER 'Bac£/ THL fight is on to save more lives in 1950! Now is the time to back science to the hilt in its battle against cancer. Last year, 67,000 men, women and children were rescued from cancer. Many more can be saved —if you strike back at cancer. Give* Give your dimes and quarters and dollars. We need more treatment facilities, physicians, medical equipment, laboratories. Research c-nd educational programs depend on you! Your contribution helps guard your neighbor, yourself, your loved ones. This year, strike back at cancer ... Give more than before...Give generously! American Cancer Ssctety these characteristics. Mr. Gasque paved the way for the discussions with his remarks and made a most interesting talk. Next year this group of the S. C. A. will meet at Reliance, in Warren county. Minstrel Show A Success The minstrel show which was held on Wednesday, April 26, under the direction' of Mrs. K. WT. Cahan, and Miss Lucy Mae Smith as accompanist, proved to be a big success. The interlocutor was Professor H. B. Winfrey, and end men were blacked and wore overalls and straw hats. The girls wore white long sleeve blouses, red jerkins and blue skirts. The program was: “The Pledge of Allegiance”— by the chorus. “Bibidibadiboo’’— by. the chorus. “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes”—by the chorus. “The Highland Fling”—a duet and dance by William Armentrout and Barbara Brown. "Camptown Races” — by the end men and chorus. “Old Black Joe”—a solo by Dartd Brown. “I Like Mountain Musif”—by the chorus. A dance by Betty Smoot—by the “Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy.’’ “Dear Hearts and Gentle People”—by the chorus. “There’s No Tomorrow” — a solo by Mary Helen Bruce. “I Said My Pajamas”—a solo by Sally Dwyer. “The Cuckoo Clock”—a solo by Lo ise Johnson. “The Wiffinpoof Song”—by the chorus. “Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man O’ Mine ’—a solo by Joan Kelly Aylor. “Sit Down Servant”—by the chorus. * The finale was “Goodnight Ladies” by the chorus. The end men kept you laughing all the time with the jokes cracked all through the program Can You Name This Famous Virginian He was born April 12, 1777 in Hanover county, Virginia. He was admitted to the Va. bar in. 1797 and began to practice law at Lexington, Ky. In 1811 he entered the National House of Representatives, and was elected speaker on the first day of t.he session. Five times he was re-elected to the House and to the f'peaket*htp-. In 1824 he was an unsuccessful candidate for the Presidency. In 1824 he and Adams were the leaders of the newly founded National Republican party known as the Whig. In 1854 he was appointed Secretary of State. In 1850 he made his last great speech in the Senate of the Compromise of 1850, a group of measures that postponed for ten years the outbreak of the war of secession. He was one of that great trio of American orators. ¥ * * Last week’s famous Virginian was William Lynne Wilson. The Sperryville baseball team will play Orange in Orange on May 2. Monday, May 1st Begins the Coming Inspection We are equipped to give your car A Thorough Check-Up SAFETY SPECIAL Here’s what we do: ADJUST brake linings, drums and hydraulic system BLEED brake system FILL master brake .cylinder with MoPar Super Brake Fluid TEST brake pedal for correct leverage ADJUST parking brake , -O— Russell Bros., Inc. CALL WASHINGTON 2575 U.S. Route 522 Flint Hill Here Comes Charlie” Proves Success The play “Here Comes Charlie” given by the Parent-Teachers Association of Criglersville, in the Sperryville auditorium on Saturday evening, April 22, proved to be very enjoyable. The proceeds of this performance were to help buy chairs for the Sunday school room of the Reynolds Memorial Baptist church. Jr. 4-H Club Meeting the Junior 4-H club met Thursday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Maigy Dodson, the president. The group divided for project work, and the girls filled out project papers. Plans were made for the party, which was held on Wednesday evening, April 26. Mrs. Schober Returns Mrs. Joseph Schober has returned to her duties as manager of the S.H.S. lunchroom, after a week’s absence in Chicago, where she attended the funeral of her father-in-law. “The Enchanted Forest” Chosen Best Picture “The Enchanted Forest” was declared by most of the pupils to be the best movie shown in the S.H.S. auditorium this session. We are sorry that it was last of the six scheduled for this school year. Soil Saver Notes J. K. Vardaman, Jr., is constructing a one acre farm pond on his farm near Washington. Mr. Vardaman is very much interested in all kinds of wildlife and is also developing trie proper habitat for birds. The pond will be stocked with blue gills and large mouth black bass by the C.lpeper Soil Conservation District. Construction is being done under the supervision of Suil Conservation Service technicians. The hea\y equipment utilized in the‘’construction w"rk i- owned and operated by a local contractor. Realizing the importance of soil ar.d water consei vat ion, many tanners ale requesting assistance Com the -soil conservation district in developing complete farm plans tor a long time permanent agriculture. Included among those who have developed complete plans aie: M. E. Green, Rapidan, 86 acres; J. Carlton Clore, Culpepei, 101 acres; Joseph Tibbs, Winston, 125 acres; Col. H. W. Riley, Culpeper, 183- acres; H. Gordon Lightfoot, Winston, 186 acres; John Miller, Culpeper, 8*. acres; Frank West, Richardsville, 495 acres; Wray W. Proffit, Elk wood, 111 aurpsraiid Fai 111 - Thomas, Lignum, 52 acres. All of the plans incorporate correct land use, with emphasis on soil improving crops such as permanent pasture and perennial hay. The proper and economcal use of manure and commercial fertilizer are of vital importance in any farm operation and are reflected in all of the above mentioned farm plans. Power Company Bowling Team Wins Fourth Place Competing against 13 top-notch teams from portions of four .-tales, the Northern Virginia Power Company Luray team finished in fourth place in the annual Potomac Edison System Bowling Tournament held n Hagerstown, old., on April 21. A surprisingly strong Winchester team won the roll-off with a total of 1,634 pins, ,\ hile Potomac Edison Cumberland bowlers were second \v,th. 1,642, and Hagerstown General Office team was third with 1,641. L.,ray’s team was fourth with 1,638. Pricing the local Northern Virginia Power Company bowlers was Elmer Hinton, who scored a three game tournament total of 336. Other Luray team members and their scores are as follows: Richard Sheetz (captain), 308; Buddy Bell, 315; Fred Haines, 234; Ken Nichols, 320; Floyd Price, 324; and Howard Stine, 283. The high set for the tournament was made by Burlyn Moore of Winchester With a 380. I/i the Potomac Edison Women’s Tournament,, held at the same time, a comtyned girls’ team from Winchester and Luray took third place with 1,394. Hagerstown General Office girls of the Potomac Edison Company won the 'Women’s Division with a score of 1,406, while Fredrick General Office girls were second with 1,399. Frances Grisman of the Winchester-Luray Northern Virginia Power Company team was high scorer for that squad. Her 301 led the local girl bowlers, while Lucille Pope was second with 291. Other team members and their scores are as follows: L. A. Jennings, 288; Nora Chrisman, 229; Nellie Sedwick, 250; and Elsye Long, 264. The leading five scores counted for tournament honors. Women’s teams participated in the Potomac Edison four-state Bowling Tournament for the first time this year. It is planned to have an annual girls’ roll-off from now on, however, because of the success of the 1949-50 season. In the Men’s division, a total of the thirteen teams were vieing for the R. Paul Smith Trophy. The teams finished in this order: Winchester, Cumberland, Hagerstown General Office, L u r a y, Frostburg, Hagerstown District, Frederick, Waynesboro, Martinsburg, Keyser, Charles Town, Tanevtown, and Berkeley Springs. Final standings of the Women’s Tournament are as follows: Hagerstown General Office, Frederick General Office, Winchester-Luray, Cumberland, Frederick District Office, Charles Town-Martinsburg, and Hagerstown District Office. County News Notes Mrs. Jaenie Jarvis spent the week end with friends in Washington, D. C. Mrs. Can oil Menefee and Frank Jarvis were weekend guests of Mrs. Menefee's sister, Mis. Elizabeth Durant in Culpepei. Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill are receiving congratulations on the birth of a granddaughter, Jean Carol Manuel, whose mother was the former Miss Elma Thornhill. Pfc. Carroll Menefee, Jr., has been transferred from San Antonio, Texas, to the Sheppard Air Base at Wichita Falls, Texas. Miss Ruth C. Menefee and George Effren of Washington, D. C., wert week-end guests of Mrs. Virginia M. Lewis. Week-end guests of Mr. and M’s. Jack Bruce were Mrs. Lucy Hawkins ami her son, Gordon Hawkins, of Washington, D. C. William Spicer of Occoquon, spent the past week with his family in Castleton. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Courtney of Culpeper, were the Sunday visitors of Mr. J. A, Courtney of Castleton. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Thornhill of Culpeper were Saturday guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Butler. Rev. A. C. Walker, Jr., and family of Richmond, spent the week end with Mrs. Walker’s mother, Mrs. Ethel CtKiksey. Charlie Latham has returned to the government hospital in Washington, D.C., L. H. Ljttrell and Elmer Jenkins visited him last Wednesday evening. Frank Walter and Miss Virginia Tapp spent last Monday in Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Dennis and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Warren E. Dennis were the week-end visitors of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Dennis. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Hailly and children of Waynesboro; Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Cannon and son, of Culpeper; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Williams and son of Front Royal; were the week-end guests of Mrs. B. R. Cannon. , Mr. and Mrs. Donald rL._Glick and son Larry, of McGaheysville, and Mrs. Earl Edmonds and daughters, Misses Becky and Dorothy Edmonds of Front Royal, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Racer. Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Hoffman, A. J. Hoffman, Mrs. Laucke Yowell, and Charlie Hoffman of Culpeper, were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Dulaney. In the afternoon they attended the Walker—Cook wedding and reception. Col. and Mrs. B. F. Milter were supper guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller. Mrs. Della Partlow returned home Friday, after visiting relatives in Springfield and Stafford for the past four months. The Ladies Auxiliary to Emmanuel church met Wednesday evening in the home of Miss Louise O’Bannon, with eleven members present. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Way land were guests on Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Brown and Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Hawkins in Front Koyal. Miss Anne Brown and Rev. A. Paul Thompson were dinner guests Tuesday evening of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Aylor at the Lee Highway Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Roadcap Atkins and children of Amissville were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clarke. Mary Nornrfan Davis and Carolyn Cates Turner were over-night guests Friday of Becky Jones. Mrs. Maurice Rowzie is sick at her home at Amissville. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Duncan and children of Alexandria, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hawkins of Culpeper, were dinner guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Hawkins. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Collins and Mrs. Fannie McQuinn of Arlington. spent the week end with Mrs. E. M. Tapp and daughter. Mrs. \V E. Murray and Mrs. O'.lie McCormick of Lexington, are visiting the latter’s sister. Miss Ethel Long. Capt. and Mrs. F. L. Gallen and Mr. and Mrs. William Kern of Washington, D. C., were weekend guests of Capt. and Mrs. H. C. Warwick. Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Coffey spent Saturday with relatives in Tyro. Sunday guests in the Coffey home were Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Rector of Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Triplett, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Edsen and daugnter, of Hume, were dinner guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. LTmei Eiwdrr at Crest Hill.Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Keeler visaed Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Bethel, Mr. and Mrs. William G.' Keeler, in Washington, D. C., Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Owens of White Creek, Tenn.; and Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Paige of Xashville, Tenn.; who have been spending come time with Elder and Mrs. J. Harvey Daily, returned to their respective homes Tuesday, they were accompanied by Elder and -Mrs. Daily who will be their guests for two weeks. Public Auction Saturday, April 6 1:00 P. M. 1 MILE WEST OF ROCK MILLS, VA. Having decided to discontinue farming I will sell at public cuon at my farm 1 mile west I 1—-DRESSER 1—PHONOGRAPH ' 6—CHAIRS 1—DAVENPORT and Mattress ; 1—ROCKER t LOT OF CANNED FRUIT : 2—CHURNS LOT OF MILK JARS \ 1—LANTERN i 2—LAMPS LOT OF DISHES 1 1—SAUSAGE MILL 1—IRONING BOARD! 1—STAND (Round, Antique) 1— STOVE 2— TABLES 2— WATER, BUCKETS 3— BED STEADS (1 Antique) 1—SETTEE I—CREAM SEPARATOR J. B. Johnson, Auctioneer In Case of Rain, Sale Will E ot Nock Mills, the following: 3—BENCHES FARM TOOLS 1—2-HORSE WAGON 1—CANE MILL 1—CIDER MILL 1—IRON KETTLE LOTS OF CHAINS FENCING POSTS (Locust) 1—BIG PLOW CE' Oliver) 1— CULTIVATOR 1 — MOWER 5—HOES J—LAWN MOWER 2— AXES 1 —RIP SAW Cut-off Circle Saw LOTS OF OTHER ARTICLES TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION W. O. NORMAN Held Following Saturday The Carriage Trade wears the best/ . for Carriage Age children. No need to worry about letting your little one walk too soon. Jumping-Jacks are so soft and flexible, children get used to them in a-minute; The unique, patented,. ryci,,7 uui nrmiy neip develop correct walking habits. Nothing is more important to little feet than Jumping-Jacks. For all children /f from^six months to four years of age. ■ $3.95 to $4.65 Lee Rosenberg CULPEPER, VIRGINIA

News Among Our Colored Readers There will be services at the Smedley Baptist church Sunday, April HO, at J o clock. Rev. C. M. Can oil will preach the sermon. My-, and Mrs. Thomas Starks are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son, Randolph, born Sunday, April 9. Mrs. B incite of Pittsburgh, visited her daughter, Mrs. Frances Cartel over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Richardson of Washington, D. C., were the "week-end guests of the former's patents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Richardson. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Childs of Scrabble, entertained at dinner at their home on third Sunday, having as their guests Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Sanford, Mr. and Mrs. ■ Fred Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and son, Richard Black and Fred Barnes of Culpeper, Miss Stafford of New Jersey, Mrs. Lib Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Dennis and family, Mrs. Etiiel Dennis and daughters. Mrs. Elizabeth Tyler returned Monday to her home in Chester Heights, Pa., after visiting Mr. and Mrs. F'rank Jordan in Flint Hill for the past three weeks. Mrs. Julia Jett, Mrs. Adeline Myers and daughter Jean, were guests on Friday of Mrs. Elizabeth Jett in Flint Hill. Miss Mary Slaughter of Alexandria, and Mrs. Catherine Williams of Washington, D. C., were Sunday guests of Mrs. Nannie Starks. Miss Nancy Freeman of Washington, D. C., visited her mother Mrs. Mattie Freeman and friends in Washington Sunday. Miss Virginia Underwood of Washington, D. C., visited Miss Stella Underwood in Flint Hill over the week end. The bancf.et he'd at the school house Saturday, April 22, was very successful. McKinley Majors, John Majors and son John S, Majors, and Mrs. Ruth Grigsby of New York were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Majors of Sperryville. Visitors at the Hopewell Baptist church, Sperryvflle, 6n Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. George N'uakes, and family. Miss Ida Jackson, and Mr. and M'S. John Haney of Wood Ville. WASHINGTON SCHOOL NEWS On Thursday, May 18, the school will bioadcast over the Front Royal radio station WFTR. Their theme will be “Music Through the Ages.” Tnis program will be under the direction of Mrs. Dorothy Wade Porter, principal, and Mrs. Callie R. Roberts, primary teacher. * ¥ * The sixth grade class under the leadership of Mrs. Dorothy W. Porter, has been studying for the past fwA—weeks—Limeric ks. They have decided that they will nowtry their hand at writing poetry. Below is one poem submitted by a student. The old, rotten, rail fence, on the farm Was built with moist and sweat. The ho rs of aching legs and arms They never will forget; The barking axe, the crying saw, The wedge and maul, all these Were ours, when life was new and raw, In making rails of trees. by: James Arthur Freeman The spelling match held by the Washington School, Friday night was a huge success. The contest was between students of Smedley hollow, Washington, and Flint Hill. Washington students won the contest with Alice Fletcher being the last person to silt down. * * I* Watch this papei^ for an announcement of the date the first N'egro Music Festival to he held in Rappahannock county for elementary -schools. This festival will be under the leadership of Mrs. Kathryn W. Cahan, and directed by Mrs. Dorothy W. Porter. U. Va. Employee Finds Alumni Ready To Help Stewart Fuller, in joint charge or orderlies at the University of Virginia hospital, has found that small favors he hils done forv young doctors and medical students in the 47 years he has been working there were really bread cast upon the waters. One of his three sons, Stewart Fuller, Jr., in his 30's was employed as a hotel waited in Boston about two months ago, when illness struck him suddenly. Tne Fullers borrowed some money afid left for Boston immediately. They found the son desperately' ill. With his money running low, Fuller got the idea of trying to find a University of Virginia Medical School graduate \vh<mi he could ask for help in straightening out the situation. He fo. nd the name of Dr. Charles I. Johnson, whom he remembered from the class of 1323, in the telephone book. Responds to Call Dr. Johnson responded to Full- . er's phone call by taking an entire day from h;s practice. He accompanied Fuller to the hospital, 27 miles from the heart of Boston, obtained the case history of Fuller’s son, made a rediagnosis f the heart ailment from which the man was suffering, and transferred him to another hospital. With Dr. Johnson on the case Fuller left Boston to return to h:< job, confident that a University of Virginia man would handle the situation competently. Stewart. Jr., responded to the first treatment from Dr. Johnson, and ha. been improving ever since. In a letter from Dr. Johnson, Fuller learned that the son will be a well man shortly. Dr. Johnson knew that Fuller had to borrow money to get to Boston. He mentioned this to Dr. Richard C. Ely, a 1925 medical school graduate of the university, and the two got in touch with other alumni who knew Fuller. -Since then Fuller has gotten checks from many of them to assist in defraying the cost of the son’- hospitalization. I he n.niber or ratal hunting aT'cTdelits,—in—propeet+en—to—the number of hunters afield, has been cut exactly in half duryjg the last eight years. We IF YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT \ GOOD USED CARS < Have Them — Right Prices — Right Terms ^ Right Service After You Buy One Come In Or Phone Us About One At Once 1—1349 Dodge Coupe—like new 1—1949 Plymouth Sedan—like new 1—1946 Buick Sedan—good shape 1— 1941 Buick Super Coupe, all extras, fine shape 2— 1941 Buick 2-Door Sedanettes —in Tine shape 1—'1931 Ford ‘A’ Model Coupe—like new 1—1939 Chevrolet Sedan—good shape 1—1937 Chevrolet Sedan—good shape Most Any Kind Of GOOD CHEAP Car You Want < \ j \ ) I - — 111 —— —— ■ k » J — INSPECTION BEGINS MONDAY, MAY 1 — ! Dick C. Weaver & Son DIAL 8771 Culpeper When Better Automobiles Are Built, Buick Will Build Them” —and Dick and Jack Will Sell Them! CHURCH CALENDAR 5th Sunday Services AMISSVILLE BAPTIST Rev. M. E. Silver, Pas'.,,. Sunday : 1 > a.:’..—Sun-lay Sehe •! 7 p.r,,.—Training- Uni n AMISSVILLE METHODIST R-v. N -man J. Fiythe, Pastor Sun *ay: 1-) a.m.—Sunday School FLINT HILL RAPT IS T_ Rev. M. E. Sliger, Pastor Sunday: 1 ) a.oi.—Sn. day School FULL GOSPEL TABERNACLE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD R-v. Ethel K. Harrington, Pastor Mary J. Aleshire, Asst. Pastor Conducting Services Sun lay : 2:00 p.in.—Sunday School 7 :•> ' p.m.—Evening Worship FLINT HILL METHODIST { Rev. Norman J. Fiythe, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m.—Sunday School 7 p.m.—Evening Worship FREE PENTACOSTAL Rev. R. H. Scroggins, Pastor Sunday: 7 :30 p.m.—Y'oung People's meeting 8 p.m.—Evening Worship FOREST GROVE BAPTIST Rev. M. E. Sliger, Pastor Sunday: 10:0!) a.m.—Sunday School REYNOLDS MEMORIAL BAPTIST Rev. A. Paul Thompson, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m.—Sunday School F. T. BAPTIST Rev. A. Paul Thompson, Pastor 10 a.m.—Sunday School HOPE HILL COMMUNITY CHAPEL Rev. R. H. VanDerVeer, Pastor Saturday: Bread of Life Hour 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. YVCVA, Culpeper. Sunday: 10:30 a.m.—Sunday School 7:30 p.m.—Young People’s Service : 7:43 p.m.—Evening Worship Wednesday: 8:00 p.m.—Prayer Service TRINITY EPISCOPAL Dr. W. G. Pendleton, Pastor Sunday: 7:30 p.m.—Evening Worship SPERRYVILLE METHODIST Rev. Norman J. Flythe, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School NETHERS MILL FREE PENTECOSTAL Rev. R. H. Scroggins. Past >r Saturday: 7 : i ) p.m.—Evening Worship WASHINGTON BAPTIST Rev. M. E. Sligc-r, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m.—Sunday School WASHINGTON METHODIST Rev. N. J. Flythe, pastor 11 a.m.—-Morning Worship WASHINGTON BAPTIST Rev. Robert Davis, Pa tor Sunday: 10 a.m.—Sunday School ■tv Ten States Send Entries For Eastern Ram' Sale Entries fiom ten states havi been received for the Eastern Stu< Ram Sale in Staunton, June 1 and 15, G. \V. Litton, associat animal husbandman at VPI, an nounces. Reports from committeemen ' i charge of Southdown and Dorse entries had not been receive early iast week, and Litton sai several other states p r o b a b 1 world be added to the list. The ten states already repot: ing are North Carolina, Georgii Tennessee, Virginia, WJest Vit gima, New Jeisey, Kentucky, Ir diana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. About 100 sheep will be offe: ed at the^sale. First day of the event is1 si aside for a show, to be judged 1: Harold Barber of the Universit of Kentucky. Earl Wright of M Gilead, Ohio, will be auctionei at the sale, June 15. W. S. C. S. Meets With Mrs. Carson Anderson The Woman’s Society of Christian Service of the Washington Methodist church, met on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Carson Andersonl' ’ The program was “Youth Our Partners in Kingdom Building,” with Mrs. Floyd Compton, Mrs. E? S. Wagner, Mrs. Lester Burke, and Mrs. C. R. Racer taking part. A playlet in connection with the program topic was also presented. The devotional was conducted by Miss Ethel Jenkins. The society also held a shower during the meeting for the benefit of the Methodist Orphanage in Richmond. Thirteen members were present. Mrs. H. C. Warwick Hostess At Bridge Supper Mrs. H. C. Warwick entertained at a bridge supper on Wednesday evening, April 19, having six tables of bridge. —The high prize was won by Mi s. Mary Botts Quaintance, the second highest one was awarded to Mrs. J. E. Keyser, Jr., and the consolation prize was received by Mrs. Frances Thornton. Others playing were4' Mrs. John P. Snead, Mrs. Elizabeth DeBergn, Mrs. R. M. Menefee, Mrs. R. E. Wood, Mrs. Frances Bradford, Mrs. George H. Davis, Jr., Mrs. W. H. Massie. Jr.,> Mrs. T. C. Lea, Mrs, J. W. Price, Mrs. R. L. Massie, Mrs. Earl Edmonds. Mrs. S. E. Wagner, Mrs. R. L. Cheatham, Mrs. John R. DeBergh, Mrs. D. C. Link, Mrs. R. V. Snead, Mrs. Jean Moffett, Mrs. A. M. Hickman, Mrs. John, L. Wirtz. Fire Department To Sponsor Square Dance The Woman’s Auxiliary to the Rappahannock Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a square dance for the benefit of the fire company at the Washington High School auditori.m Saturday, April 29, from 9 p.m. to midnight. Stag or drag $1.50. Music by Free Stat^ Ramblers. Come out and dance and have a good time to help your fire company which is always ready to help you. Birth Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cook of Norfolk, have announced the birth of a son, Edward Richardson, born Saturday, April 22. Mr. Cook is the son of Capt. and Mrs. J, P. Cook of Flint Hill. Theatre Party Mrs. George H. Davis, Jr., entertained at a theatre party on Saturday evening at the Washington Theatre, in celebration of the ninth birthday anniversary of her son, George H. Davis, III. Guests present were Hill Walker, Hanny: Jjnk^ JEiizabeth^ Verner, Becky Jones, Neville Wood, Evelyn Tyler Miller, Carolyn Gates Turner, Carlyle Lea, John Turner, Mary Norman Davis, Newbill Miller, Frances Walker, Dorothy Taylor Davis, and Margaret Link. Canasta Party At “Mt. Prospect” Mrs. W. A. Miller entertained the members of the canasta club at “Mt. Prospect” Wednesday afternoon, April 20. Carlyle Lea won the 'nigh score prize and John Turner the consolation one. Mary Norman Davis won the prize in the balloon blowing contest and Neville Wood received the prize in a number counting contest. Others playing were George II. Davis, III, Carolyn Gates Turner, Becky Jones, and Evelyn Tyler Miller. Poll Taxes Due The last date for paying your poll tax is Saturday, May 6, in older to become eligible to vote in the fall congressional election in November. Classified Ads For Sale FOR SALE—A rmy harness bieeching, lead harness, collars, bridles, lines, halters; also surplus army shoes and clothing. STOKES SURPLUS & SALVAGE, Front Royal. 3-23-Gtc FOR SALE —- Good used power sprayer on.Ford truck. $500 for both. |.J. E. KEYSER. 4-6-4tp FOR SALE—Hampshire purebred, swine. Young boars ready for service. Pigs both sexes. All available registration. P. M. MUNRO, Mont Elery Farm, Castleton, Rappahannock county. 4-20-2te FOR SALE — Pansy plants, field grown; yellow, blue, and mixed. GOc dozen. MRS. E. M. JONES. A. , itc FOR SALE—Paint, outside white and aluminum, $2,45 per gal; red and green $1.95; Careys roof coating 5-gal can $2.95. STOKES SURPLUS & SALVAGE, Front Royal, Va. 4-27 FOR SALE—Army rebuilt shoes, f-11 new sole and heels, $2.95. Boys’ bib overalls $1.39 pair. Boys’ waist overalls $1,29 pair. Khaki ' socks, 20 cents pair. STOKES SURPLUS & SALVAGE, Front Royal, Va. 4-27 Wanted \\ ANTED—One active graduate nurse, registered in Virginia, and one active practical nurse, licensed in Virginia. Please reply, stating minimum salary expected, plus room and board, to the Superintendent or the Secretary. PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL, INC., Warrenton, Va., Telephones 439 and 386. 4-27-exp.6-29 Strayed STRAYED—About 2 weeks ago, 2-year-old white faced heifer; U-notch in left ear. WADE H. MASSIE, JR., phone Washington-2593. 4-27-2tp Help Wanted HELP WANTED—Waitresses, experience not necessary; also dishwasher. Call in person at RITZ-HI-HAT RESTAURANT, Main Street, Culpeper. 4-27-tfc Notice NOTICE — Any persons having property belonging to or money due MISS ESTELLE DODSON or having claims against or debts due by Miss Estelle Dodson or desiring any information concerning her estate contact: James W. Fletcher, Executor of the Estate of Miss Estelle Dod-SQIL_ _Telephone: Sperryville2511. 4-27 ;5-4 Birth Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Wood of Flint Hill are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son, Charles Burrell, Jr., born Friday, April 21, at Front Royal Commi nity hospital. * 8V4 cu. ft. within the main shelf area—pin* 2 extra cu. ft. utilized by the refrigerated Fruit Freshener t * 40-lb. Frozen Food Chest! ir Giant General Storage compartment! if Huge refrigerated Fruit Freshener! if Big Vegetable Crisper! if Presto shelf for rearranging space! * Leonard quality, beauty, dependability! Powered by the Leonard Glacier Sealed Unit, famous for reliability ... economy! MOO CL LC Super Dolus* Other ssw Used Rsfrigststses fism * Prices ehoeen are for ddiwere in year kitchen with 5-Ymr Protection Plan. Simla and local lazes extra. Pricer and apacificedimna subject to chance without notice. Culpeper Co-operative Farm Bureau * Phone 2551 Culpeper, Va. When It’s Fill-Up Time THINK OF Hampton Service Station Car Washing — Lubrication MOBILGAS — MOBILOIL —O— Hampton Inn SANDWICHES — SHORT ORDERS U. S. Route 211 Between Wubington and Sperryville DAN S. PRICE MARY WHARTON GIBSON WHARTON UNION REVIVAL At Flint Hill STARTS SUNDAY NIGHT, APRIL 30 CONTINUES THROUGH FRIDAY, MAY 5 Young People'* Service 7:45 P.M. — Regular Service 8:00 P.M. Sunday Services will be held at Methodist Church Monday, Wednesday and Friday—Baptist Church Tuesday and Thursday — Methodist Church HEAR Rev. J. Parks Hackney Of Pamplin, Va.