Rappahannock News, April 24, 1952

yiUCINfA APR 25 1952 VOLUME 3—NUMBER 25 WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1952 $2.00 PER YEAR 4-H Jr. Beef Heifer Show At Dolmont ~ Dolmont Farm will be the scene of Rappahannock’s first 4-H Jr. Beef Heifer Show on Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m. Only yearling heifers belonging to 4-H and F.F.A members are eligible to enter this year. There will be five classes: 1. Angus Heifers obtained j through Rappahannock Livestock Committee from local breeders. Prizes to be awarded and announced by breeders according to the job each boy has done in growing out his heifer as indicated at the show. 2. Angus Heifers obtained through Rappahannock Livestock Committee from local breeders. Heifers to be placed according to individual merit. Prizes donated by Rappahannock Angus Breeders Association. 3. Angus Heifers (Open to All) Heifers to be placed according to merit. Prizes donated by local Arm era_'_*--— 4. Hereford Heifers obtained through Rappahannock Livestock Committee. 0 Placing and prizes same as Class 3. 5. Hereford Heifers .(Open to All). Placing and Prizes same as Class 3. Classes 2, 3, 4, and 5 each carry $25.00 in prizes Valued as followed: 1st. $10.00, 2nd $7.00, 3rd $5.00 and 4th $8.00 which includes show halters, curry combs, feed tubs, etc. LET’S OVE THESE 4-H’ers AND FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA YOUR SUPPORT AND PRESENCE. . SATURDAY. .. . THEY NEED IT. , Flint Hill Revival Begin* Sunday, April 27 Revival services will begin Sunday, April 27 end continue through Friday, May 2: The guest minister, the Rev. T. E. Landis will speak Sunday night at the Methodist church. Services twill alternate between the Baptist and Methodist churches. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the Baptist church and Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights at the Methodist church. The public is cordially invited to attend. Rev. M. E. Sliger will preach his last sermons Sunday, April 27, before leaving to begin his pastorate at Cave Spring Baptist church, Roanoke. His services are in Flint Hill at 11 o’clock and Washington at 8 p.m. Birth Announcements Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bailey have announced the birth of a daughter, Nina Merrill, born April 17, at Physician’s Hospital, Warrenton. .The Virginia Orchestra with william Haaker conducting, will present a program for Student Concert at Sperryville School, April 29. - QUOTES FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE CODE < OF VIRGINIA fc % - -- %. T-. FOR SAFETY SAKES “No motor vehicle shall be driven upon a highway drawing or having attached theteto more than , one vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer. ' “The connection between tiny two vehicles one. of which is towing or drawing the other on a highway shall consist of a fifth wheel, drawbar •or other similar device not to exceed ten feet in Ijngth from one vehicle to the other and such two vehicles in addition to such drawbar or other similar device shall be equipped at all tigtes when so operated on the highway with an emergency chain-" * ~ ■ f-'"' By Elizabeth Fuss National Home Demonstration week, April 27 to May 3 will be celebrated by Virginia's home demonstration club members, joined by li million women in other states under the general theme “Today’s Home Builds Tomorrow’s World." An all day spring tying clinic was held at the home of Mrs. Mabel Lillard, Wednesday, April 16. The ladies tied springs and put on new padding in a sofa and chair. Those taking part were Mrs. Walter Lillard, Mrs. Norman Flythe, Mrs. John Vest, Mrs. Carson Lillard and Mrs. Wade Pullen. Hugh Ramsey, representative of R. E. A. from Culpeper conducted the first meeting of 4-H electrical project, being sponsored by county council, Wednesday evening at the fire house. BiBU Lyne, county agent, explained requirements .of this project and also awards Which were possible to win. Mr. Ramsey’s topic was the place of electricity on farm and in the home which he very abled demonstrated with a movie. He also demonstrated effect of right size wires in right places. 4-H’ers present were Evelyn Miller, Etta Campbell, Mary Lou Campbell, Paula Miller, Bessie Fox, Eleanor Atkins, Sarah Flythe, Lelia Gentry, Glen Updike, Elmer Footer Jr., Kelly Updike, Kenny Clater, Jimmy Sealock, Jacob Side, Ivory Atkins and John Turner. Leaders and parents are urged to attend and those present at the first meeting were Mrs. Barbara Gentry, Miss Ruth Stevens, Mrs. George Taylor and Rev. Norman Flythe. —— Sperryville L 4-H Club met Tuesday, April 15 with Evelyn Miller, presiding. During business meeting the members decided to give 10 cents per member for 4-H National Foundation in Washington, D. C. Report on 4-H supper was given. Committee appointed .to malte plans for participation in Rural Life Sunday were Kenneth* Clater, Hugh Atkins and Mary Eubank. Demonstration given at the meeting was Making Caramel Milk Shake. Linda Lou Dodson demonstrating. Wrapping a sandwich by Ruther Jenkins and sandwich spreads by Peachey Lyne. Reager 4-H met Tuesday afternoon with Herman Williams leading club in devotional*. Jimmie Sealock, song leader, lead club in singing “April in the Orchard” and “America, the Beautiful.” The club decided to collect dimes for 4-H National Foundation. New member to join was Carolyn Settle. During project work possible summer projects were discussed and demonstration (was given on mak mg a worked buttonhole. Flint Hill H. D. club met with Mrs. Carson Lillard Tuesday even, ing, with the hostess leading the club in devotional*. The club decided to have a Bake Sale on April 26 at Bradford's Store. Mrs. Frank Cary and Mrs. Norman Flythe plan to attend district meeting May 1 at Noakesville. FiV«f plan to take the trip to Washington, D. C. The demonstration on repairing electric' cords was given by Mrs. O. W. Gilbert and Miss Ruth Stevens. SCHEDULE' FOR NEXT WEEK Wednesday, April, 80, Miss Perry, Rural Arts Specialist. Thursday, May 1, District Meeting at Noakesville 10:80 E.8.T. Friday, *May, 2 Sperry villa II 4-H Club at 11:00 a.m. Amissville* 4-H at 11 a.m. A Salute To "King Apple” In February the * county apple growers—along with the printers at Rappahannock News—issued a copy of the county’s weekly newspaper as “A Salute to King Apple— Tyrant." The growers aired their views on the troubles that beset the orchardist. The growers plainly admitted they didn’t like all the circumstances that went along with their business. They crticized themselves, the trees, and the way they treated the trees; the quality of the apples, the varieties of apples, the quantity of certain sizes of fruit, and the market for them all. After the growers had complained of their lot, then they went to work to try to find how to correct conditions they did not like. --— This week the growers offer a salute to King Apple— with no complaints. Agricultural services have tried to answer s o^m e of the growers’ problems and have made suggestions. At this season of the year, it is nigh unto impossible to complain or criticize. That was easy in dull, dreary February, but now the land is beautiful. The apple trees are in bloom - and their beauty crowds all ill thoughts from mind.__-•••••.•• _——~ This salute to King Apple is made at the time when the fruit is regal; we have forgot the little poem about the back-breakng fall season of “picking up drops;’’ right now the entire apple business is full of promise and hope. ____ ,_4—: — Campaign Started There has been a big commotion in the town of Washington for the past several weeks but most of the smoke has been coming from burning leaves and trash. Yards are being raked, grass mowed and premises generally slicked up for Friday, April 25, the final day of the Second Annual Clean-Up Campaign. This activity combines the regular spring cleaning with preparation for Virginia's Historic Garden Week starting Saturday." The Town Council, again this year, sent a letter to each business, and organization connected with the town soliciting their cooperation and help in the success of this program and asking them to take improvement project. A* prize of $5 will be given to the individual or organization who has made the biggest improvement in the last several weeks according to the opinion of anonymous local judge. This decision will be announced in the next edition of the Rappahannock News. The Virginia Forest Service has donated a sign reading, “Keep Virginia Green and Washington Clean,” new parking signs will be erected at the fire house and theatre, yellow no parking zones; will be given a fresh coat of paint and new zones will be marked off at the Post Office on Jett Street to be effective from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at the corner of Main and Middle Streets to make traffic at the blinker light less congested. Three new park benches have been ordered, three red maple trees will be planted along the highway to give shade to the playground and the entrance signs have been taken down to be given a special improvement project. The spontaneous acceptance of the Clean-Up Campaign, both last year and this year, by the people of the community show their interest and pride in the appearance' of the First Washington of All. Both the community and Highway Department should be congratulatl ed on their combined efforts of improvement to present a pleasing appearance to the visitors in this section during Virginia Garden Week. High School Exam* Q. D. Gasque, division of superintendent of schools, announces that the State Department of Education is now planning for the administration of the High School Completion Examination. The date for giving these examinations is set for Friday. May 2. Mrs. D. D. Miller Resigns As Red Cross Chairman I wish to announce to the citizens of Rappahannock County that I have resigned as chairman of the Rappahanock County Chapter of the American Red Cross, a position I have held since the death of the late Mrs. J. Hill O’Bannon. I would like to thank all those ' who have worked with me in this great work, and I sincerely hope that you will continue. The more I learn about this organization, the firmer I am convinced of its great value to humanity. It is a wonderful organization, carried on by citizens of all countries, and, therefore, most democratic The Red Cross has duties to fulfill that no other organization can perform, especially to those who are in our armed forces. If someone in the Red Cross does not do his or her duty, it is up to you and me as citizens Of our country to report it. Mrs. Kathleen Lawreriee of Sperryville has been made chairman; Mrs. Jaenie Jarvis of Sperryville, home service chairman; and Miss Ruth Stevens and Mrs. Paul Miller of Flint Hill, co-chairmen of the Blood Bank. I sincerely hope that every one in the county will feel that it is not only a duty but a privilge to cooperate with these ladies and make our boys and girls in the service proud of the Rappahannock County Chapter of the American Red Cross. I have considered it a‘'privilege and it has given me untold happiness every time I was called upon and was able to lie of service to our boys in the past, and hope that I will be able to continue in an humble way to serve them through the American Red Cross. ETTA B. NEWBILL MILLER ' (Mrs. D. D. Miller) Construction Begins On Sunday School Rooms • The building committee of WashingtonBaptist church, W. C. Campbell, E. M- Jones, and Rayner V’. Snead, state that ground has been broken for the new addition to the church, consisting of four Sunday School rooms, two rest rooms, and a small kitchen. The contractor is George Hawkins of Sperryville, and B. N. Eubank of Roanoke, the architect. The plan is devised so that four rooms joined together, in pairs, can be converted, if desired, into two rooms, 15x30 feet. The approximate cost will be $13,* 000, of which over half has not been raised. The committee states that help in any way will be greatly appreciated. There are many ways by which one can help; for instance, WU! You Sell?— Or Just Deliver? (This article appeared in April 14 issue of Appalachian Apple Service bulletin.) “I can’t get help; can’t keep it when 1 do get it; what I do get is irresponsible, shiftless, and wants exhorbitant wages for doing a minimum of work carelessly. 1 haven’t camp facilities; can’t find or keep a camp cook; and haven’t the time at harvest to buy the daily camp supplies. I haven't up-to-date grading - and - packing* machinery nor the shed space for packing; and can’t afford to buy; it now. If I pack, I’m stuck with! all the half-price table culls. That fill adds up to too much. I’ll sell to the canners.” Okay. You ■ are, then, a grower with, practically speaking, only one customer. For processors within a belt or section must all pay about the same price for their raw ~ , material. If one pays less than the others, he doesn’t get the fruit. If he pays more, the cost of his finished product is too high. So. . ; processors of one belt, with one price-level, and with a decided preference for buying from growers who supplied them in past seasons, are, in effect, one customer. If you have only one customer for your product, and he knows it and you know it, you DON’T SELL your product. You just DELIVER to him, at the price he sets, and under the conditions he sets. n That price, year in and year oat, is based mainly on his own needs, beliefs and information;—what will make a profit for him, the buyer. Whether that price is pro-_ fitable also to you is more of a wish than anything else. The customer, being human, and on the whole, kindly, prefers to pay you a good price. So long as he can clearly see a profit for himself, he will pay you a price that also holds a profit for you. But, being still human, when this one customer cannot see a profit for himself; when uncertainty rules (as it does mostly) and loss is a possibility or a threat—as it usually is—this customer will move sharply to protect himself. And will move first and mostly ab the expense of those who can resist him least. All of us operate under it: growers, processors, everybody.) In apples, under today’s set-up, the grower is the one who can resist the least. The apple grower who is equipped only to sell to processors is especially vulnerable. He hasn't the .advantage of .the hired help, even. The hired help .can quit; go somewhere else: so the employer must comply with certain standards and obligations with, him. The one-customer grower can't “quit”. He has apples that will spoil shortly. He must deliver, or else. . . He is the “easiest way” for the processor. (We’re not pointing a finger. We’re just stating basics. All humans basically take the easiest way; growers, processors, everybody.) This conclusion stands out: 'Processors are, practically speaking, one customer. „ By sufficient organization, growers can be, practically speaking, one salesman; and bargaining is restored. But Selling (as opposed to Delivery) requires more than one buyer. What one buyer does not take, another buyer must. So growers must be actually and fully prepared to market to both processors and fresh channels. Otherwise you are not Selling. You are Delivering :-at the buyer’s price and conditions. Why grow apples if you can’t Bell them? 15 or 20 loads of rocks ate needed now, and any help pertaining to securing, the rock will be greatly appreciated by the committee and the members Of the church.

Rappahannock News Published Thursday Morning at Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia Dial Washington 2851 LUCY CATHERINE BOWIE Publisher Entered as second-class mail matter at ths post office at Washington, Virginia. Subscription:_$2.00 a year Letter To Editor Dear Editor: After reading your February 14 issue concerning the problems of the Rappahannock orchardists, 1 feel the enclosed clipping may serve as a “tip” to my home State orchard men that there is a plan underway by these New York state-yankees to replace our reliable old York ImperialThe Northern people often accuse me and all Southerners of refusing to let the Civil War die—what imore can they expect when they stoop so low as to insult such a good Southern apple ? Seriously, Western New York is a beautiful part of the country, has many advantages, and I have made many friends here, but I don’t think my heart will ever live above the Mason-Dixon line. May I express -my appreciation for publishing a fine paper, 1 enjoy it a lot. Sincerely yours, Rachael Wood Piehler (enclosed in letter:) NEW APPLES WAX FATTER_ If the Lord makes any little apples you’d never guess it from the “apple show-” Fat and sissy is today’s apple. We saw it go on annual review the other day before the fruit men of Western New York at that familiar January horticultural event which makes the old Edgerton Park Exposition buildings temporarily come out of their doldrums, bristle with farm machinery and generally hum as of old. And if there’s anything purtier than a shining red apple we haven’t met it—in January, anyway. There’s more to an apple than meets the eye- And a new apple, if it wants to get ahead in the world, has got to pass so many tests, it’s a wonder one ever survives to meet a pie crust. Once upon a time an apple got by if it was good for baking, made a good pie or was tasty for sass and cider. Now it must be a good copper, it must endure bravely the rigors of picking, packing, storing and shipping. It must please the palate when used fresh for assorted purposes and —major latter day note—it must go through the freezer well. Once in a while a valuable new apple arrives by accident as a sport —or a freak—on an established variety, as in the case of Red Spy and Red Gravestein. But most new apples, or any other new fruits, have been birth-controlled. They are the result of mating THURSDAY, APRIL 24 GREGORY PECK —in— “Only The Valiant’ FRIDAY, APRIL 25 JOAN EVANS MELVIN DOUGLAS SATURDAY, APRIL 26 FRANCES LANGFORD GUY KIBBEE —in— “Dixie Jamboree” UN. - MON., APRIL 27 - 28 BRODERICK CRAWFORD — in — “The Mob” TUBS. - WED., APRIL 29 - 80 “Return Of The Frontiersman” selected parents, of rigid selection of desirable offspring and thorough testing. It takes a state or federal experiment station to do this longtime, patient and important job. Webster is a new apple, as apples go. But for all that, it made its formal debut in 1938. Its color is a vibrant red and it is pretty as a picture. It is big, but doesn’t ryn so big that- is is unhandy when sliced, 'another little feature important to the processors. Its flesh is firm, texture good, flavor on the sweet side, somewhat like a Baldwin and not so tart as a Spy. It’s an apple for late Fall and early Winter apple in its native state. It is a second generation cross of Ben Davis and Jonathan, which means that it has as parents two “sister” seedlings of a Ben Davis and Jonathan cross. —Rochester (N-Y.) Times-Union Horticulturist To Inspect Local Orchards By W. H. Lyne For the past two years the Rap. pahannock Horticultural Commit* tee has included in its ‘annual goals’ a request that the Extension Horticulturist visit certain apple orchards in the county for the purpose of seeing just what was ‘going on’, advising with the orchardist, and then reporting at an evening meeting on the findings and control measures recommended. Of course the ultimate aim was and is more timely application -of spray material properly prepared and applied. Orchards selected by this Committee are those of: Mrs. C. R. Hite, iH. B. Winfrey, Oene Wood, E. M. Jones, J. E. Keyser, Jr., and Mrs. Alexandria Cordon are ta he visited monthly in April, May and June. A. H. Teske, Horticulturist VPI and your county agent will visit these orchards tomorrow during the day and report on the findings at a meeting to be held in the ■Court House at eight o’clock, in the evening to which all fruit growers are invited and urged to attend. Monday night Rev. and Mrs. M. E. Sliger Rev. and Mrs. Norman Flythe,,- and Rev. John St. Clair were supper guests of Mrs. F. D. Wood. PITTS CULPEPER On Brandy Road (Route 15) \xk Miles North of Culpeper 2 Shows Nightly: 7:30 and 9:30 A CAR FULL FOR $1.00 Plus 20c tax . . TOTAL $120 THURSDAY, APRIL 24 ROBERT CLARKE MARY HATCHER —in— ‘Tale* of Robinhood” — plus — _Comedy - Cartoon FRI. - SAT., APRIL 25-26 HERMAN BRIX —in— “Tarzan And The Green Goddess’' — PLUS — Comedy - Cartoon i SUN. - MON., APRIL 27 - 28 CESAR ROMERO HILLARY BROOKE — in — “The Lost Continent" - PLUS — Comedy TUESDAY, APRIL 29 GEORGE RAFT CLAIRE TREVOR — in — “I Stole A Million" — PLUS — Cartoon - Novelty WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY APRIL 30 - MAY 1 BRODERICK CRAWFORD BRIAN DONLEVY —in— “When The Daltons Rode" Cartoon > Sportreel Soil Management In Tike Orchard By We*ley P. Judkins, V.P.I. * The soil management program, as followed in the orchard mast supply the trees with optimum amounts of moisture and nutrients to produce a large crop of high quality fruit. At the same time erosion must be controlled and the infiltration capacity of the soil maintained at a high level. As a part of the program the grower should attempt to provide a suitable surface to support heavy equipment and workers in the orchard. « Probably the most important factor to be considered in connection with the handling of cover crops or sod in the orchard is that of supplying the trees with moisture. Most mature apple orchards in Virginia are grown with a permanent sod cover. As long as the soil allows the tree roots to develop to a depth of at least three or four feet and contains enough silt or clay to provide good water holding capacity, this system is probably the best which can be allowed. A permanent sod in the orchard gives the best possible control of erosion. This system allows rain to penetrate the soil readily, and providea a good- surface over which to haul heavy orchard equipment. In young apple orchards which have not yet developed an extensive root system, and in bearing orchards on shallow or sandy soils, the sod may compete seriously with the trees for moisture. Under such circumstances cultivation with <*over crops should be employed, or, if even a minimum amount of cultivation would encourage erosion, a sod plus mulch system rty be desirable. The use of mulch around apple trees has been demonstrated as WASHINGTON THEATRE start at 7:15 and 9 P. One Show Only Wed. 8:00 FRI. - SAT., APRIL 25 - 26 GENE AUTRY -inTexans Never Cry Cartoon - Serial »» TUBS. - WED., APRIL 29 - 30 JAMES MADISON -Ill“The Desert Fox” News - Cartoon Pitts Park Frost Royal, Virginia THURSDAY, APRIL 24 LINDA DARNELL STEPHEN McNALLY —in— “The Lady Pay. Off” FRI. - SAT., APRIL 25 - 26 WENDELL COREY VERA RALSTON — in — ‘The Wild Blue Yonder* SUN. - MON. - TUES. APRIL 27 - 28 - 29 DORIS DAY DANNY THOMAS —in— “I'll See Yon In My Dream.** WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 WALTER PIDGEON AUDREY TOTTER —in— “The Sellout’* THURSDAY, MAY 1 JOAN FONTAINE JOHN LUND — in — “Darling, How Could You** . 1 —I one of the best ways to promote 'vigorous productive growth. Id a large orchard the cost of the straw or other mulching material may make the practice uneconomical. However, on shallow or droughty soils the use of mulch is to be highly recommemded wherever mater, ial for the mulch can be secured at a reasonable price. A sufficient amount should be spread under the branches of the trees to suppress the growth of grass and weeds over the rooting zone. The roots of pfeach trees penetrate the soil much less deeply than do those of apples. For this reason the use of sod in peach orchards is usually unprofitable. On deep, well-drained yet relatively fine soils, mature peach trees may sometimes be handled successfully under a sod system. In such cases a liberal supply of nitrogen fertilizer must be applied. In most peach orchards the best soil management system is one involving cultivation with cover crops. The overwintering cover crop of rye or wheat should be allowed to grow as long as possible in the spring to produce a heavy yield organic matter. As soon as the cover crop starts to compete with the trees for moisture or nutrients, it should be disked down. The disking should always leave the cover crop in a trashy condition on the surface of the soil to help reduce soil erosion. Excessive cultivation will break down the soil structure and encourage erosion. During: the early summer the peach orchard should be trashy cultivated occassionally to insure vigorous growth of the trees. By mid-summer a cover crop of soybeans or other vegetation may be encouraged in the orchard. This will help maintain organic matter in the soil, reduce erosion, - and when rainfall is ample, will not seriously compete with the trees for moisture. In the fall an overwintering cover crop of rye or wheat may be seeded to protect •the soil over the winter period. If the peach orchard is located on a site where erosion is a problem, a sod plus mulch system may be followed. Excellent tree growth and yields can be secured by such a practice. As in the case of apples, one of the serious limiting factors in the use of mulch is the cost of the mulching material. * CORRECTION It was Melvin Williams, not Brooks as stated in Rappahannock News last week, who found th£ calf belonging to the F.F.A. boys. The News regrets the error; Pitts' Culpeper Theatres Pitts* Theatre Shows Daily at 7:IS and 9:00 Matinee: Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday—3:30 Adults 29c plus 6c tax—36c Children 13c plus 3c tax—16c THUR. - FRI., APRIL 34 - 25 JAMES STEWART JULIA ADAMS ' — in — “Bend Of The River” (Color by Technicolor) Also Cartoon_ SATURDAY, APRIL 26 WALTER PIDGEON AUDREY TOTTER —in— ‘The Sellout” Cartoon King of The Congo, No. 3 Sunday * Monday, April 27 - 28 VAN HEFLIN — PATRICIA NEAL — in — “WEEKEND WITH FATHER” Musical - Cartoon 2 Shows Sunday: 3 P.M. and 9 P.M. TUES. - WED., APRIL 29 - 30 ETHEL BARRYMORE GARY COOPER — in — “It'* A Big Country” THURSDAY, MAY 1 JOSE FERRER KIM HUNTER ‘Anything Can Happen* PITTS' FAIRFAX I Shows Daily at 7:15 and 9,15—Saturday »atin«.s: 2,00 .ad 3,4< Children 13c pins 3c tax—16c Adults 29c plus 6c tax—86c WED. THUR., APRIL 23 - 24 BOB CROSBY —In— “The Singing Sheriff” With Spade Cooley and his orchestra • — Hit No. 2 — CHARLES STARRETT SMILEY BURNETTE — in — ‘Smoky Canyon” MON. - TUES., APRIL 28 - 23 TITO GU1ZAR ROY ROGERS — in — “Stars and CniUurs” Comedy - Cartoon Oregon Trail, Final Episode FRL - {SAT., APRIL 25 - 26 ALLAN “Rocky" LANE — in — “Rough Riders Of Durango'* Comedy - Cartoon Nyoka and The Tigerman, # 2 WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY APRIL 30 - MAY 1 LYLE TALBOT JUNE DUPREZ —in— “They Raid By Night” — Hit No. 2 — “CRASH” CORRIGAN MAX TERHUNE — in — “Kid's Last Ride"

Removing Old Trees For New By Fr»J Drafting Associate Ext. Horticulturist * Virginia enjoys many natural advantages for being an important fruit producing state and most of the fruit growing areas need more young apple trees planted on good1 sites. At the same time, a lot of old trees shoud be removed. There are trees that are either not paying their way or are a heavy burden on the already high cost of production. Many trees should be removed by their 35th year. Pruning, spraying, and harvesting costa increase on older trees. Admittedly there is a difference of opinion as to the age when apple trees cease to be profitable. On the avrage, though, there are a lot more unprofitable than profitable apple > trees in the 35-year-old group. a systematic removal oi unprofitable apple trees, and the replanting1 of young trees is necessary to sustain the apple industry* In removing old trees, a bull-dozer is more certain in displacing both the tree tops and roots. The use of dynamite still has its place in removing trees. However, dynamite needs to be used by an expert. One advantage of dynamiting is the absence of soil on the roots. The method of tree removal naturally should be determined by the cost. This is a matter for local consideration. If an old orchard has a record of regular and heavy production, the site should be kept in orchard. Here the bull-dozing or dynamiting method of removal would prove most satisfactory. If the old orchard is on an undesirable site with a record of poor yields, - the land should not be replanted to fruit trees. Here the quickest and cheapest tfay to remove the trees is usually sawing them off with a chain saw just above the ground. A part of the cost of tree removal can sometimes be offset by utilizing: the trunks and lazier limbs for firewood. Apple wood makes excellent fuel for burning in open grates or fireplace. It has been shown that the most profitable fruit crops are borne in the early life of an orchard when the trees are relatively young. The most pofltable ages for apple trees are considered to be between 12 and 25 years; for peaches from 5 to 12 years; and for cherries from 7 to 20 years. Most trees of these ages with their natural vigor will produce fruit of marketable size, with a minimum thining. They will also require less prunning and can be sprayed, pruned and harvested at lower costs than on large old trees. The job of tree removal is not easy but in many orchards it has been too long delayed. Men In Service 3rd ARMORED DIV., FORT KNOX—Private Mitchell H. Dodson 21, son of Mrs. Douglas Dodson of Washington, has completed Army Basic Training conducted by the 3rd Armored Division. As a prosnective reconnaisance tank crewman he received special training in scouting ad patrollig, intelligence, and in driving and maintenance of various army tracked al wheeled vehicles. He entered the army October 30, 1951. SAMPSON AIR FORCE BASE, JgP.^Basic Airman Beverly R. Ar-_ mel has completedfour weeks of Air Force Indoctrination training, Air Force officials have announcedHe will complete indoctrination at Sampson on or about May 15, 1951. A-B Armell is the son of Fuford R. Armell of Washington. Basic Airman William G. Burke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Burko of Washington, has completed four weeks of Air Force Indoctrination training at Sampson Air Force Base, New York, according to announcement of Air Force officials. What the Name on A Tractor Means to You! 1. LOW FIRST COST 2. LOW 0PERATIN6 COST 3. GOOD SERVICE EVERYWHERE 4. PARTS ALWAYS AVAILABLE 5. MODERN DESIGN AND ENGINEERING 6. QUALITY CLEAR THROUGH 7. TOP VALUE AT TRADE-IN TIME r BROWNING TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY Phone 8013 CULPEPER, VA the complete story on these 7 points before buying any tractor I Apple-Tree Removal In Rappahannock By IV. H. Lynt As a result of a combination of factors, Rappahannock Fruit Growers, since last fall, have reported the removal of 3360 apple trees. It is felt that poor, prices for processing apples is the major single factor for this action which not only has taken place in Rappahannock but in addition is fairly state-wide. The question or main , concern is whether such is or is not wise which I am not in position to answer at present in so far as the program as a whole is concerned- In Rappahannock I think it was a wise move. First of all the average age of trees removed was above 24 years, many were, located on poor sites, while others were simply poor varieties. The whole thing may prove a Messing in disguise. Secondly orchardists having old trees on good sites have replanted with better varieties. Trees removed by variety were: Golden Delicious 40, Winesap 275, Bontim 355, Stayman 1750, Delicious 550, York 150, Blacktwig 150, and miscellaneous 90. In conducting the survey other growers indicated that in years previous to the winter of 1951-52 they had tjeen removing both old and poor varieties trees and resetting with letter new varieties as well as old varieties still good. I had hoped to have an article for this Fruit Issue on the tree removal program in the State, but to date it hasn’t arrived. Now is a good time to get ready for most anything. Week-end guests of Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett and Brooke R. Miller were Dr. and Mrs. Prank Gongeley and eon of Lynchburg. Dinner guests on Saturday at “Greenwood” were Dr. and Mrs. Brooke Moffett, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Gongsley and their eon and Lt. and Mra. Nelson Bull. On Sunday afternoon Mrs. Moffett and her father, B. R. Miller had aa( their guests Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Miller, Miss Marietta Carr, and Jack Price. 1950 CHEVROLET Club Coupe 1950 'MERCURY Convertible 1950 PLYMOUTH 4-Door Sedan • 1950 CHRYSLER 4-Door Sedan 1947 DODGE 4-Door Sedan 1941 CHEVROLET 2-Door Sedan RUSSELL BROS., INC. 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H.D. NEWS A special exhibit at Lea’s store in Washington and other activities are being planned to acquaint the public with the aims of home demonstration work. Twenty-five members plan to attend district meeting in No&kesville, May 1. The guest speaker will be Miss Florence Hall, Regional Field Agent for Northeastern States, Agricultural Extension Work, Washington, D. C. Miss Maude Wallace, Assistant Director in Charge of Virginia Extension and Mrs. Richard Ellisr Vice President of Virginia Federation H. D. Clubs will also be present. An explanation of the work iwas recently phrased aptly by a farm woman: “Home Demonstration work is a voluntary on the job educational program for women. The program is carried into our homes and communities by home demonstration agents, assisted by women who sene as voluntary local leaders. We study ways and means of improving family health and increasing family comfort and happiness. We are taking drudgery out of everyday tasks by modernizing our home and by simplifying our work. We are bringing beauty into the home through study of color and design. “The interests of home demonstration women have advanced far beyond the four walls of their homes. We have taken the logical step from better homes to better communities. We sponsor health clinics, hot lunches in schools, and community beautification programs. We also recognize other factors which affect the well being of our families, such as problems of good government international understanding and good will.” “Our home demonstration program is fundamental.” The spring meeting of all program development leaders was held Thursday afternoon at the firehouse. Mrs. Jessie Rowzie conducted devotions at the beginning of the meeting. The purpose of the meeting and discussion of content of program development folders was given by the agent. Miss Eva Minix, district agent at large, gave a talk on using The County Data, Outlook and other material in folder to stimulate discussions on programs in the club. The meeting Order of Publication VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY: IN RE: SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS OF EDWARD H. BAILEY, ADMINISTRATOR .OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD C. DEARING, Deceased. NOTICE: To any and all creditors, heirs at law, legatees or distributees of the estate of Edward C. Dearing, deceased. Your undersigned Assistant Commissioner of Accounts of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, who has before him for settlement the accounts of Edward H. Bailey, Administrator of the es» tate of Edward C- Dearing, deceased, and at the request of said Administrator, by Counsel, and pursuant ti Title 64, Section 161 of the Code of Virginia for 1950, has fixed upon Saturday, May 17th, 1952 as the time, and my office in the Town of Washington, Virginia as the place, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock A-M. and 5:00 o’clock P.M. for re' ceiving proof of debts and demands against the estate of Edward C. Dearing, deceased. Any and all persons interested in the settlement of said estate will appear before said vouchers and evidence as will enable the said Commissioner to make settlement of and report to the Court the accounts aforesaid. If for any cause the proceedings be not corn*., menced, or if commenced, be not concluded on said date, the same will be adjourned from day to day, at the same time and place, between the same hours, until the same shall be completed. Given under my hand this 21st day of April, 1952. Assistant Commissioner of Accounts 4-24-2tc ommissioner’s Office Washington, Virginia JAS. M. SETTLE was closed by working oat 4 calendar of activities for the program development leaders for next few months. A meeting of the county committee followed the above meeting with Miss Nellie Johnson, county chairman, presiding. This meeting was opened by singing “Grand Old Duke of York” and with Mrs. Catherine Riley reading minutes and treasurer’s report. Other business included: Reports from each president of progress made on club goals, by club presidents. Progress made in Carrying Out Federation goal by Mrs. George Taylor. What Has Been Done on Special Interest Projects by Elizabeth Fuss. Brief report of Program Development Training meeting and Importance of Time for Program Discussions by Miss Eva Minix. Plans for District Meeting by Miss Nellie Johnson. Selection of delegates to State Federation and Rural Institute at Blacksburg by Miss Nellie Johnwas group singing of “Little Red Caboose” lead by Jack Woodard. Mrs. Roberta K. Massie drew and colored a very attractive design for program folders for the day. Rappahannock News regrets a mistake in publishing names in the Commissioner’s Sale last week. It was the estate of the late R. L. Farish, not R. S. Farish that was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Leslie A. Rollins, not Rawlings, of Amissville. son. The closing activity of the day CORRECTION “The Hoodoo," Set For April 25 The Hoodoo, a three-act farce comedy by Walter Ben Hare, will be presented by the seniors of Rappahannock County High iSchool on Friday evening, April 25, at 8 o'clock. An Egyptain scarab is given as a wedding present, and then the hoodooing begins. Bad luck pursues anyone who has the sacred beetle in his possession. The bridegroom, the cook, the bestman, the burglar, the professor—all come under its evil influence. The cast is as*follows: Brighton Early, about to be married-Donald Romine. Billy Jackson, the heart breakerCharles Brown. Professor Solomon Spiggot, an authority on E g y p t-William Armentrout. Hemachus Spiggot, his son-Gordon Thompson. Mr. Malachi Meek, a lively . gentleman of sixty-nine-Irvin Corbin. Mr. Dun, a burglar-James Good. Miss Amy Lee, about to bef married-Barbara Black. Mrs. Perrington-Shine, Mr. Meek’s daughter-Dorothy Cloud. Gwendolyn Perrington-Shine, who wants to elope-Mary Jane Cornell. ' DoDo De Graft, the Dazzling Daisy-Rosie Mae .Mills. Mrs. Ima Clinger, a fascinating young widow-Helen Nethers. Angelina, her angel child-Sally Dwyer. Mias Doris Ruffles, Amy’s maid of honor-Phyllis Updike. Mrs. Semirami* Spiggot, the mother of seven-Barbara Williams. Eupepsia Spiggot, her daughter, aged sixteen-josephine Butler. Miss Semicolon, a public schoolteacher-Ann Lee: LuLu, by name arid nature-Delores Poster. Aunt Paradise, the colored cook lady-Joye Dennis. Four Little Spiggots-J a m e s Green, Betty Lou Rutherford, Ray Snead, Henry Taylor Updike. Tex James, a cowboy-Rodney* Vest_____ Sue Marcel, a cowgirl-Frances Poe. Kim Marcel, a cowgirl-Gloria Dennis Smoot. Jack Lewis, a sailor-Rufus L#ake,7r.»*-»Tkj6..i, Linda Lewis, his sister-Beatrice Jenkins. Laura Phillips, a newspaper reperter-Jean Atkins. WATCH V u And Jewelry Repair Week to 10 Days Service ALL WORK GUARANTEED DAVIS’ JEWELRY SHOP EXPONENT BUILDING "Under The Chime Clock" CULPEPER DANCE AT WASHINGTON, VA. SCHOOL AUDITORIUM FRIDAY, MAY 2 9 ’til 1 Benefit Home Ec. 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Frances Elizabeth Tapp Miss Frances Elisabeth Tapp, of Amissville, died early Monday morning at the Physician’s Hospital, Warrenton, where she had been a patient for only a few hours after suffering an acute heart attack at her home Sunday afternoon. Her death was a great shock to her family and many devoted friends. Her pastor Rev. Norman J. Flythe, assisted by Rev. Earl Henely conducted funeral services for her Wednesday afternoon at 2:80 p.m. from Amissville Methodist Church. The Church choir rendered several song selections. The large assemblage attending the services attested to the esteem in which she was held and to her many sterling Christain qualities which endeared her to all. Interment was made in the Amissville M. E. Church Cemetery. Miss Tapp was the daughter of Mrs. Nettie Gray Leach Tapp and the late Francis Marion Tapp of Amissville and was 47 years of age. Besides her mother, she is survived by two brothers, Edward Tapp of Amissville and Maddox Tapp of Front Royal. Active pallbearers were Graham Hackley, John Hackley, John Tapp, Hilton Grubbs, Russell Sonner, and Benjamin Atwood. Friends and relatives attending the funeral of Mies Frances Tapp were Mrs. Robert Jeffries, Mrs. Thelma Sherman, Mrs. Fannie McQuinn, Mrs. Rosia Bryant, Mrs. Maurice Collins, John Hackley, Mr. and Mrs. Sid Davis,* Mrs. 'Bessie Stipe, and George Burch of Arlington; E. T. Hackley of Mt. Jackson; Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Henley of Madison; Mrs. Lacy Wilkerson, Mrs. Jennie Keyser, Mrs. Katie Tapp, Mrs. Stella Stokes and Russell Sonner of Front Royal; Irvin Hackley of Luray; Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Grubbs of Success; Mrs. W. C. Daniel and Frank Updike of Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Atwood and children of Hagerstown; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Glascock and Rodney Woodward of Marshall; F.R. Simpson, James Maddox, Mr. and Mrs. William Maddox and Miss Eunice Maddox of Culpeper; Morrison GreeD of Warrenton. Rev. John St. Clair, who is conducting revival services, is the guest for the week of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Updike. VER SHOP E. GILES, Agent PhoBiCT; an '2676 or 2681 CLEARANCE ALL SPRING COATS AND SUITS REDUCED 25% FOR CLEARANCE F. I.. WHITE & CO. “THE WHITE SHOP” CULPEPER, VIRGINIA «* seen in Miss E. J. Pierce Graveside funeral services were r held in Culpeper Masonic cemetery Sufi*lay, April 20, at 2 o’clock for Miss Elizabeth Jacqueline Pierce, who died Thursday alter a brief illpess. Rev. Norman J. Flythe conducted the last rites. Miss Pierce, 73, was the~daughter of the late Jacquelin Marshall rierce and Mrs. Hannah Stallard Pierce of Culpeper county. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. J. C. Cropp of Amissville; three nieces, Mrs. Wank McWhirt and Mrs. Arnfand Patonatte of Falls Church, and Miss Margaret Pierce of Warrenton; and a nephew, Jack M. Pierce of Waukesha, Wisconsin. Pallbearers were Allen Ellett, Si O’Bannon, P. A. Hughes, Jr., Edward Tapp, Emerson Smith, Graham Hackiey, Russell Hackley, and YVilliam P. Bywaters. RED CROSS NEWS The Rappahannock County Chapter of The American Red Cross is closing its campaign for funds this week with approximately $100 needed to reach the quota. Any who wish to contribute and have net done so, please send your contribution to Mrs. Janie Jarvis at Sperryville. Mrs. Jarvis is also asking all county Red Cross workers to send in their final reports, if this has not been done. —James Atkins, Publicity Director. W. S. C. S. MEETING The Womans Society of Christian Service will meet at the home of Mrs. Barbara Gentry on Thursday, April 24 at 7:30. Mrs. Grace Reid will be program chairman. Mrs. Barbara Gentry will head the • worships. Those taking part will be Mrs. Ruth Cook, Mrs. Maxine Cary, Mrs. M. R. Bradford, Sr. Every member is urged to be present. The topic will be “Brotherhood in the World of Work.” «- . Miss Jo Ellen Worth, a member of the Madison Glee Club, has been on a southern state tour with the club. They gave a concert at the University of Virginia, University of Richmond and other colleges. Miss Worth was one of the soloists. This week the Madison Glee Club is giving concerts at colleges in and around Washington, D. C. FOR PROMPT AND EFFICIENT SERVICE SEE US FOR THE MOST COMPLETE LINE OF SPRAY MATERIALS, ' FRUIT CONTAINERS AND PACKING SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS. Through our Connections We can Offer the Services of several outstanding technical men in the field of Horticulture to help you with your fruit growing problems at no extra cost. COMPLETE LINE various analyse^ of Fertilizers— Spread if Desired REMEMBER — Our Service is the Best CUSTOM APPLE BOX BAILING — Any Time — Any Place I .. •" '-\;r *\."Z' V ' * ••• '• •• • THE VALLEY FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO., INC TELEPHONES 143 - 144 MT. JACKSON VIRGINIA BIRTHDAY PARTY . A birthday party was given in honor of Miss Josephine Butler’s 18th birthday Sunday, April 20. Those present for the occasion were Delores Poster, Ann McGuire, Lillie Butler, June Brown, Sally Dwyer, Beatrice Jenkins, Barbara Black, Lois Racer, Mary Jane Cornell, Joan Brown, Jeari Brown, Dorothy Cloud, Louise Cloud, Rosie Mae Mills, Margy Dodson, Mary Helen Bruce, Helen Nethers, Eleanor Cornell, Evelyn Edwards, Mildred Edwards, Mrs. June Corbin, Mrs. Gagiel Clatterbuck, Rodney Vest, Steve Hawkins, Sonny Brown, Cumberland Bennett Jr., Donald Romine, Daniel Keyser, Alvah Waters, Edward Armentrout, Charles Brown, Newbill Miller,*1 Douglas Martin, Wilbert Pullen, Irvin Corbin, 'Franklin Payne, William Armentrout, Edwin Scroggins and James Goode. Miss Butler received many nice gifts. AUCTION SALE The Lou Keyser Circle of the Washington Baptist Church will hold a public auction sale, Saturday,. April 26, 6:30 p.m. on the porch of the Health Office. 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County News Notes Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jacobs were week-end guests of Mrs. Jacobs’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan F. Vannoy of Alexandria will arrive on Saturday for a week-end visit to Mrs. Vannoy’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Jenkins and family. Week-end guests of Mrs. J. W. Price and Jack Price at their home, “The Maples,” iwas Miss Marietta Carr of Washington, D.C. Kit Price spent the weekend at the home of his mother, Mrs. J.W. Price. Miss Marietta Carr, Jack Price, Mr. and Mrs. John R. DeBergh, Mr. and Mrs. W. Arthur Miller, Miss Evelyn Tyler Miller and Miss Neville Wood were among those from Rappahannock who attended the Middleburg Races on Saturday. Mrs. John R. DeBergh was a guest on Sunday of her father, Col. E. W. Raley in Charlottesville. Mrs. Dorothy Bradshaw of Baltimore, Maryland arrived Monday for a tw6 weeks visit with her family, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cary. Mr. and Mrs. Sim Hatton of Front Royal were guests over the •weekend of Mr. and Mr*. Frank Walter. Robert Walter of Charlottesville was an overnight guest Fri* day of his brother and sister-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Will Walter. On Wednesday Mrs. John A. Keyser flew to her former home in Dallas, Texas to be with her brother, Charles ' Edward Long, who was taken suddenly ill. Last report of Mr. Long’s condition was favorable. Mrs. J. B. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schaefer, Edna Yates end Susan were in Front Royal j Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Henorn and to meet their daughter, Mrs. Sidney Rogers of New Mexico, who with her two children are spending a month with her parents and other relatives. Jlottte. Jtoetete, ... watch out for the shadow ! The shadow is under-insurance. If you’re under-insured — as are seven out of ten property -owners — don’t push your luck. Take a tip from this Hartford ad now appearing in popular magazines. Find out how much of your house is in the shadow. Find out too how much your furniture and other household contents are worth. (We’ll gladly supply you with a free inventory booklet to help you do this job!) And, most important, call on us for1 enough protection for both house and contents! Rappahannock Insurance Agency Washington, Virginia Your Friendly Home Appliance HEADQUARTERS LEONARD Ranges and Refrigerators ESTATE Gas Ranges CO-OP Water Heaters UNICO Chest and Upright Freezers HAAG Washing Machines GENERAL MILLS Irons and Toasters HIGHEST QUALITY — PRICED RIGHT Confidential, Efficient Financing Southern States Front Royal Service W. J. DAY, Manager PHONE 108 FRONT ROYAL Oolioory to Washington Erory Monday Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Reynolds of Richmond Were overnight guests on Wednesday of Mrs. Holmes Hall. On Thursday Mrs. Hall and her son and daughter-inlaw spent the day in Roanoke. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds returned to Richmond on Friday. Mrs. Lucille Herndon Eheart and her daughter, Miss Madeline Eheart of Arlington were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. bmgleton. Mrs. Jack Bruce and her daughter, Dianne and Mrs. Fred Schaefer spent Saturday shopping in Charlottesville. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Filling, Misses Sis and Bertha Johnson were Culpeper visitors on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Carder of Fredericksburg are guests of Miss Lillie and Nellie Johnson. Misses Bessie Carder and Nellie Johnson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Carder in Fredericksburg last Wednesday. , Mis. P. D. Dennis accompanied Mrs. Thelma Russell and children, J. G. and Ginger, to Blacksburg for a week-end visit with Mr. and Mrs. James R. Johnson. While there, Mrs. Russell attended the Cotillion Club spring formats, with Mr, Johnson, who is a member. Mr. and Mrs. Jyhn R. Atkins and sons, Richard and Nelson, Mrs. Milton Sisk and children, Judy, Jean, Jessie, and Jack, Mr, and Mrs. R. R. Atkins and children, Roger and Junior were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sisk on Sunday. Mrs. Aubrey Bowie of Culpeper spent Monday at “Locust Grove” with Mrs. G. W. Settle and Miss Kate Walker. Rev. and Mrs. S. Felton Carter were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hawkins Sunday evening. Miss Irene Keyser who was operated on at the University Hospital last week has left the hospital to spend some time with Mrs. Kent Woolf oik in Louisa. Thursday night Mrs. Downing Wood, Mrs. John R. Gore, Joe» D. Keyser and Miss Mary Miller Wood-visited Miss Irene Keyser at the University Hospital. Sunday guests of Mrs. Rosa Bishop were Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bishop and son, Jimmy of Arlington, Miss Addie Poland and Leland Poland of New Harbor, Maine, and Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Bishop and daughter, Nancy of Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Frye and daughter, Cora Helen and Miss Mac Mullen of Winchester were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walker B. Jenkins on Saturday. . Mrs. Alfred Armstrong of Williamsburg arrived on Monday for a visit with her mother, Mrs Lily Barber. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Falls and Mrs. Weldon Burke visited Mr. and Mrs. Lester Falls in Warrenton Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Kibler have returned to their home after a visit with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Collier Fox in Luray. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Black. Mr* and Mrs. Jack Weaver, Mrs. Della Howard and Charlie Coates spent Thursday in Charlestown, West Virginia. Mrs. L. J. Kilby entertained at a “weinie” roast at her home on •Saturday afternoon for her young daughter, Tish, who was celebrating her seventh birthday anniversary. Those invited were Mary Lou Davis, Edna Yates and Susan Schaefer, Peachy Lyne, Tish Davis, Anne Davis and David Lyne. , - Miss Gloria Ann Moss celebrated her birthday anniversary Sunday at her home in Amissville, Her guests were her neice and family, Mr. and Mrs, Ed Grey of Elkton, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moss and eon of Falls Church and Mr. and ' Mrs. Clyde Harrington of Alexandria. Tuesday night for supper Rev. and Mrs. Norman Flythe, Rev. and Mrs. M. E. Sliger, Rev. J. A. St., Clair were guests of Mrs. J. Frank Jones at the Lee-Highway Hotel. Rev. and Mts. S. Felton Carter were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson Monday evening. <Rev. J .A. St. Clair ‘ will bet supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. Downing Wood on Friday evening at the Lee Highway Hotel. Dr. and Mrs. Edward Keyser of Front Royal spent Sunday with Dr. Keyser’* mother and brother* Mr*. WiU Keyser and Joe D. Keyser. Mrs. Keyser’* daughter-in-law, Mrs. Henry Keyser of Williamsburg is visiting in the same home, “Pleasant View.” Mr. and Mrs. Aylette H. Buckner were hosts to a company for dinner at their country home on Friday evening complimenting Miss Mary E. Hite who will leave this week for a trip abroad. Besides the honor guest those present were Mr. and Mrs. N. K. G. Tholand, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller and daughter, Evelyn Tyler Miller, John Caskie, Mrs. Marie Hite, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kilby, Mrs. J. W. •Fletcher and Mr. and Mrs. John Davis. Tuesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Compton were Rev. and Mrs. M. E. Sliger, Rev. and Mrs. Norman Flythe and Rev. John St. Clair. Mrs. Alfred Armstrong of Williamsburg is visiting her mother, Mrs. Lily Barber. Mr. and Mm Colier Fox of Luray wore dinner guests of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mm R. T. Kibler on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Gay have returned to their home in Portsmouth after a weeks visit with Mrs. Gay’s father, J. & Orange and family. Culpeper shoppers on Saturday were Mrs. Florence Johnson, Mrs. Raymond Johnson, Miss Mattie Rector, Mrs. C. C. Carder and Miss Nellie Johnson. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Pullen were Mr. and Mm Ennis Pullen and Bryan Pullen of Luray, Miss Katherine Pullen of Arlington, J. E. Orange, Miss Ruth Clark, Miss Catherine Dodson of Luray and Roy Lee Front of Inlet. • Saturday supper guests of Miss Lillie Johnson, and Miss Nellie Johnson were Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. C. G Carder of Fredericksburg. Fridr.y night Mr. and Mm A.H. 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By Wesley P. Judkins There has developed in recent years a real appreciation of the value 'of sawdust as mulch around berry bushes, strawberry plants, shrubs, and in vegetable gardens. However, large numbers of growers hesitate to apply sawdust to their soils because of the fear of toxic substances which are supposedly present in this material* Most folks have also been led to believe that sawdust would make the soil acid. Still others are concerned that a deficiency of nitrogen may develop in the soil which will seriously reduce the growth and yields of plants around which the sawdust is used as mulch. It is time to remove the cloak of superstition and speculation from this subject. The use of sawdust as mulch is too valuable a practice to be restricted by unfounded prejudices and half-truths. In many sections of the country there are large piles of sawdust which are going to waste or are being burned because people in gen crat uo noi appreciate tne true worth of this valuable by-product of the lumber industry. Sawdust Does Not Cause Acid Soil Contrary to popular belief, sawdust does not cause the soil to become acid. Numerous tests conducted by research workers in different parts of the country bear out this conclusion. Griggs and Rollins of Connecticut, Johnson and Ware of Alabama, Gourley of Ohio, and McCool of the "6oyce Thompson Institute have shown that various amounts of hardwood or softwood sawdust used as a mulch or mixed with the soil for periods of from one to twelve years have had no significant effect on soil acidity. The skeptical individual may consult the published reports of the above scientists if he desires positive proof of these claims. The acidity of the soil may vary appreciably from year to year. Under some circumstances there may be a moderate'increase—in—soil—acidity immediately after sawdust has been' applied. The final effect, however, is to help maintain or increase the basic reaction of the soil No Seriously Toxic Compounds In Sawdust No conclusive evidence appears to have been published to support the claim that sawdust contains toxic substances which will will inhibit plant growth. There are no known chemicals which are commonly found in either hardwood or softwood sawdust which would be i njurious to plants. The sawdust of some trees contains large amounts of tannins and terpenes. These appear to have no serious detrimental effects, however, because normal crops have been produced on soils to which large amounts of tannin or tannin-containing materials have been added. Sawdust May Cause Nitrogen Deficiency.. It is a well known fact that a deficiency of nitrogen may develop if appreciable amounts of carbonaceous organic materials are mixed with soil* This deficiency develops because the bacteria which decompose the organic matter tie up the soil nitrogen in an unavailable form. Therefore,when sawdust is added to the soil a supply of readily available nitrogen should also be applied. Enough fer tihzer should be added to give dry sawdust the equivalent of 1.5 percent nitrogen. In experiments where yields have been depressed because of nitrogen deficiency, the supplemental nitrogen applications have been less than the recommended 1.5 percent. If the sawdust is several years old and partly decomposed, less nitrogen will be needed. When sawdust is used as a mulch on the surface of the soil, there is little danger of nitrogen deficiency becoming a serious problem. If the leaves of plants growing under such conditions start to become light green or yellow a side dressing of readily available nitrogen will quickly correct the condition. Five years of research using a oneinch layer of sawdust as a mulch for everbearing strawberries at the Ohio Experiment Station resulted in fine yields of berries and no indication of nitrogen deficiency. Several years experience with sawdust as a mulch for the home vegetable garden has also given excellent results. , Suggestions for Using Sawdust as Mulch For shallow-rooted crops such as strawberrier or vegetables a one inch mulch of sawdust is recommended. This may be applied at the time of planting or after the crop has been cultivated and hoed once or twice to destroy the weeds which develop early in the season. | The greatest benefit is derived by allowing sawdust to remain on the surface as a mulch. In this position it conserves soil moisture, reduces the run-off of water during rain storms, helps maintain cool soil conditions during the hot summer months, and to a limited extent suppresses the growth of weeds. If the sawdust is worked into the soil by cultivation or hoeing the grower must be prepared to apply nitrogen to overcome a deficiency of this nutrient element. The one-inch layer of mulch is sufficient to give optimum moisture conserving and soil cooling effects. A thicker covering wilPbe of little additional benefit and will add to the problem of nitrogen deficiency when the material is ultimately incorporated into the soil. Thicker mulches, up to several inches deep, may be used for larger growing. deeper rooted berry bushes, ornamental shrubs or fruit trees. A heavy mulch around shallow-rooted vegetables may tend to reduce soil aeration in a wet season and have a somewhat suppressing effect on growth. Sawdust appears to have a moderate retarding effect on the development of broad-leafed weed seedlings. If the first crop of such weeds can be controlled without disturbing the soil under the mulch, the problem of control during the remainder of the season will be relatively easy; Most cultural and hoeing operations stir up a new crop of weed seeds which must then be eliminated at a future date. Mulching tends to curtail the development of these later crops of weeds- Sawdust appears to have no particular controlling influence on weeds of the grass family. On the basis of experimental evidence which is available at the present-timeeither—hardwood or softwood sawdust may be used in a green or weathered condition. Sawdust which is partly decomposed will, of course, cause less nitrogen deficiency than will fresh material. Ordinarily it is advisable to purchase sawdust by the cubic yard ra ther than on a weight basis. One cubic yard will provide a one-inch mulch over 324 square feet of area. A one-inch mulch for an acre of land requires 134 cubic yards of sawdust. The dry weight of the organic matter in a cubic yard of sawdust may vary from 200 pounds for softwood sawdust to 300 pounds for hardwood material. Fresh green sawdust or weathered sawdust containing moisture may weigh two or three times as much as air dry material. Several benefits are realized when sawdust is incorporated into the soil after it has served its purpose as a mulch. Heavy soils will become lighter and easier to work whereas light soils will have a higher water-holding capacity. When the sawdust has decomposed into humus it increases the nutrient-holding ability of the soil. r This may be of real importance in sandy soilsIf a one-inch layer of hardwood sawdust is incorporated into the top 6 or 7 inches (plow layer) of the soil the organic matter content will be increased approximately 2-0 ner cent. This figure is obtained by the following calculation: 134 cu. yd. sawdust x 300 lb. per cu. yd. equals 40,200 lb. dry organic matter divided by 2,000,000 lb., the weight of the plow layer of a silt loam soil. If softwood sawdustjs used a one-inch layer will increase the organic matter content of the plow layer about 1-4 per cent Organic matter starts to decompose as soon as it is incorporated with the soil. The rate of decomposition depends on the succulence of the material as well as on the temperature, moisture content and aeration of the soil. No figures are available which can be used to estimate the speed of breakdown of sawdust under various climatic conditions. It is, however, a relatively stable type of organic matter which decomposes more slowly than most cover crops or crop residues. If sawdust is not available, fine shavings or wood chips may be employed effectively as a mulch. Other organic materials such as peanut hulls, ground corn cobs, peat moss, or straw may also be used if available at an economical price. Straw is less easy to handle than some of the other Letter T« The Editor The robins are here; please inform me if tfiere is a law in this State against killing our song birds for food* I am a boarder at the Racer Boarding House (Washington) and when I came from New York a few years ago and took a small place near Camp Springs, I went next day to a family nearby to find a worker. The man was not there, but the wife and several children^ and there in a dishpan lay 8 beautiful red-breast fat robins. I said, “Oh, my, what killed all those robins ?” » She said, “They make fine eatin’ When they first come up from the South.” “But," I said, “Woman f don’t you know there is a law against killing our beautiful song birds?” “No," she replied, “I never knew that. •' Then, recently, as a fine robin was singing in an apple tree nearby, I said casually to two of our helper women, “Did you ever eat a robin?” “Yes, ma’am,” they both answered ( with a nod of the head as if remembering how good they tasted. If you are nut certain concerning the law and the penalty, we must appeal to our senators; but if you do know, cannot you warn the peoplewho are ignorant of the law and pass the word along through the columns of the paper? (signed) Mrs. Flora Caton McKeand (Editor’s Note: The killing of song birds is a Federal offense and the penalty" is a fine. The Migratory Songs Birds Act was passed to protect the birds. The schools do a pretty thorough job in teaching protection of song birds and the killing of them is an occasion now listed as "few and far between.” The gardenclubs of the State also emphasize the valle of song birds with special study.) materials and may be more difficult to incorporate uniformly into the soil. Straw frequently contains appreciable quantities of weed seeds which are a decided disadvantage in either the home garden or the commercial planting. • • •. Don’t Wait * * \ To Order Your • ORCHARD CRATES • PACKING BOXES ' , * l 1 and VA Bushel Sizes Prompt RAIL and TRUCK Delivery Miller's Custom-made Boxes take longer to make. . • . Order now. • . . Give us time to supply you with our Best! k A Mr i liiiviJlJil Cltf. MIIImt Mili.hu Manufacturing Co in<: 7th AND STOCKTON STS. RICHMOND 11. VIRGINIA DIAL 82-4551 It the Product is Good. - Protect it w ith Wood"

▼V iii mappanannocK Fanners Grow Beans .. By W- H. Ly*t _ I. N. Dovel Company, of Luray, is interested in contracting with farmers of the Sperryville, Woodvflle, ‘T. T.” communities to grow: snaps at $3.75 per 150 lb. for tender green beans. Mr. Dovel wiH meet with any interested parties at Sperryville school at 8:00 p.m. tonight. In discussing costs etc., with Mr. Dovel recently he advised normal average yields might be figured to be 175 bushels per acre (30 lb. bu. @ $1.15 and a gross, of $200.00 per acre). Seed bed/ preparation, planting and harvesting was estimated to cost around $100.00 per acre. They will do the spraying at cost and if ncessary arrange for hauling at 2J-3c per bushel to Luray. I. N. Dovel Company is packing gallon size cans this year and will need appoximately 25,000 bushels more of beans and, of course, must get acreage where help will be available to do the picking. Thus the amount of family or reliable labor to your fttrm is a major factor to consider. Personally I know little beyond borne gardening when It comes to I snap bean production and consequently after being approached by1 Mr. Dovel on possibilities of con- - tracts with Rappahannock farmers on a commercial level took the matter up with the best known authorities. Here is what I stated and asked: ' “A nearby cannery has expressed interest in getting farmers of this county to grow snap beans for' them this summer @ 3.75 per hundred pounds for tender green beans delivered to the cannery located 15 to 20 miles distant. The cannery will furnish: seed and - spray material and if necessary do •Hie spraying all at cost. Do you think it likely our farmers could make enough money to make such a project worthwhile? I hear labor cost for harvesting beans in Virginia runs around 21c per pound.. Here are the answers “In regards to growing snap beans in your county, you could probably get a very good yield. $3.75 per hundred for snap beans will leave the grower approximately $1.25 per bushel. ySfhen you consider, if the grower has to purchase the seed which would be around $18 a bushel, and has to spray them with rotenone at least five or six times and then has the cost of harvesting, fertilizer and so forth, it does not make a very attractive proposition for the grower. How-ever, if the factory furnishes the seed and spray material free of * charge you could have a very satisfactory project for your county.” And: “The success or failure in snap bean production so far seems to lie in the direction of yields, qualty of crop, availability of labor of reasonable cost for picking and control of insects and disease. I doubt if $3.75 pefr hundred lb. woud prove profitable to growers in a new area, who would be relatively inexperienced in handling snap beans. We have found these beans to be quite perishable. They must be picked at the right time and carefully handled. Undoubtedly your contract will call for machine grading in which 'case the bean would have to be 86% number 1 grade. The $3.76 would probably only prove adequate in 1952 if the company furnished the seed and agreed to do whatever insect and disease control work was necessary (without cost to the grower.” Mr. Dovel figured his labor cost at about l%c per pound while J. Marvin Powell who most of you know works closely with Virginia farmers in connection with their labor problems says average costs are around 2|c per pound. Thus from the above I’d. sav* first of all the beans must be planted on good productive soil that will make around 300 bushels per acre instead of 175 bushels when well fertilized; secondly what your labor supply is . . . both family and hired, and thirdly what. I. N. 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County News Notes .. ,;"3 Mrs. Julia Curtis of Maryland is visiting Miss Virginia Tapp. Mr. and Mrs. Silas O’Bannon of Warrenton ivere dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith on (Sunday. Mrs. Richie Colvin spent Thursday afternoon with Miss Virginia Tapp. Mrs. W. J. Kendrick of Front Royal was a week-end guest of her daughter, Mrs. R. L. Massie and attended the “Gypsy Rover” Musical Comedy where her grandson “Bobby Massie took the part ■of Rob, “The Gypsy Rover.” Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith were Peyton and Jimmy Staigell of Orange and Rev. S. C. Stickley and daughter, Mrs. Howard Bumbgardner and daughters of Front Royal. Fair, and Mrs. Eddie Gore and eons spent the week end with Mrs. Gore’s sisters, Misses Sarah and Mau<ke Gore in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Partlow of • Culpeper, spent the week end with Mj\ and Mrs. Earl Wayland. They were guests the week end before of her sisters at Barlow. Miss Elma Da^is Bruce and Buddy Smith, of Washington, D. C., spent the Easter holidays with her mother, Mrs. Helen Bruce. Mr. and Mrs. John Swindler had as their guests for the week-end John Thompson, Pepper Palmer of 'Falls Church, and Jerry Sanheran * of Fort Myer. Other guests on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Johnson of Boston. 1 . ‘ Miss Ella Mae Woodard was a Sunday guest of the Hitt sisters in Amissville. 'Guests Sunday of Mrs. <3. W. Settle and Miss Kate Walker at “Locust Grove” were Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Ashby and H. Fergerson of Washington D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Turner were Sunday callers at the home of Mrs. George W. Settle at Flint Hill. Mts. W. E. Frank of Luray was a guest over the weekend of her mother, Mrs. G. W. Settle and Miss Kate Walker. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Partlow and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clatterbuck of Alexandria. Miss Mamie Johnson is staying in Front Royal with her sister, Mrs. Verlie Gore, who remains quite ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Gander. Dr. and Mrs. Brook Moffett of Norfolk spent the past week with their parents, Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett at “Greenwood” and Mr. and Mrs.' Julian N. Majors at Riverton. Lt. and Mrs. Nelson Bull of Norfolk were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Miller. Mrs. Virginia M. Lewis, who spent the week-end in Washington, D. C. with her sister, Miss Ruth C. Menefee returned to her home in town on Sunday night with her son, Fielding Lewis and Mrs. James M. Yates who were guests for the day of Miss Menefee. Miss Sammella Crimm of New Market was a week-end guest of -Miss Louise O’Bannon. — PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE 6-ROOM HOUSE AND SIX ACRES OF LAND Near Amissville, in Rappahannock County, Virginia Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, entered on April 21, 1952 in the Chancery Cause of William Clifton Green vs. E. N. Green, et al, I will sell at public auction on SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1952 At Two O'clock P. M. — On The Premise* the real estate consisting of six acres, more or less, improved by a six-room frame house with metal roof, and other buildings, situate about one mile south of Amiss ville. Virginia, on the west and adjacent to Virginia Secondary Route #642 leading from Amissville to Viewtown. bounded bv said road, the lands of Mrs. Harry Hall, Arthur Woodard and Charles Wesly Green. This is the same real estate of which Estelle Virginia Green died'seized and possessed, being the lind conveyed to Charles N. Green for life with remainder to Estelle Virginia Green by Aylette F. Green and wife by deed dated December 11, 1897 and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County in Deed Book “U" at page 86. . The sale is in gross and not by the acre and is made subiect to confirmation by the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. TERMS: CASH RAYNER V. SNEAD Special Commissioner J. B. JOHNSON, Auctioneer I, James M. Settle, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahan> nock County,, Virginia, do certify 'th&t the Special Commissioner's bond required by decree entered on the 21st day of April, 1952, has been duly executed by Rayner V. Snead, Special Commissioner of sale, with approved surety. Given under niv hand this 22nd day of April, 1962. JAMES M. SETTLE, . Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. % 4-24-3tc Sunday night supper guesta of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith were Mr. and Mrs. Howard King, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Berges and children, Lynda and Eddie of Harrisonburg. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Cloud were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Maphis of Winchester, and Pvt. and Mrs. John T. Cloud. Mrs. J. B. Cloud, Mrs. Addie Keyser, Mrs. John T_ Cloud, Sally Dwyer and Daniel Keyser motored to Indianftown Gap, Pennsylvania for Pvt. John T. Cloud on Friday afternoon. Week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. C| Lea were Mrs. Lea's sister, Mrs. D. J. Thompson and friend, Mrs. Clarence Calhoun of Lynchburg. Mrs. D. J. Thompson joined her daughter, Mrs. C. W. King and daughter, June who have been visiting the Leas. C. W. King has been transferred from Richmond to ^Winchester, where he will be manager of the Universal Division of the Atlantic Life Insurance Company, Mrs. King and daughter hope to join Mr. King as soon, as living quarters are available. Thursday dinner guests of Rev. Paul Thompson were Rev. Norman Flythe, Rev. John A St. Clair and Rev. M. E. Sliger. Rev. J. A. St. Clair was a dinner guest on Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Jenkins.: Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Woodward and daughter, Patsy were in Washington D. C. on business one day* last week. Mrs. B. R. Cox, Mrs,. George H. Davis,’ Jr., and Mrs. E. W. Brown were in Gordqnsville Sunday visiting Mrs. Brown’s sister, Mrs. Della Goodwin. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Updike had as their dinner guests on Monday Rev. and Mrs. M. E. Sliger, Rev. and Mrs. Norman Flythe, Rev. J. A. St. Clair and Mrs. J. Frank Jones. Mrs. Dunie Eastham and daughter, Lizzie spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Massie, Jr. Dunnie Eastham and son, Dunnie Jr. attended Sunday School in Flint Hill and were dinner guests of Mrs. Fannie Eastham.' Brooke Roberts Miller is spending several days this week with' Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Miller. Mrs. William Meade Fletcher is spending this week in New York with Miss Dolly Hite and her party who sail on Thursday for Europe. Dinner guests on Monday evening of Mr. and Mrs. James Atkins were Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wood and Mr. and Mrs. George L. Taylor. , Rev. and Mrs. A. Paul Thompson, and Rev. Watlington were supper guests on last Tuesday of Mrs. Holmes Hall at the Lee Highway Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ewing’ and •two daughters, Ann and Sallie and son, Billy of Harrisonburg were week-end guests in the home of Miss Louise Schwartz. Among those from Sperryville who attended the Flower Show in Madison last Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Hening, MraZ. H. Sealock, Mrs. L. J. Kilby and her daughter, “Tish”, Miss Ethel Long and her house guest, Mrs. T. E. Hudson. Reginald Wayland, Miss Frances Wayland of Silver Springs and' Miss Barbara Wayland of Alex, andrie spent the weekend with (their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Wayland. Sunday afternoon callers of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Wayland were Mr. and Mrs. William Wood and family of Amissville and Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Johnson, the occasion being Mr. Wayland’s birthday., Mr. and Mrs. Press Pulliam of Arlington were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson. Mrs. L. C. Quaintance, Mrs. J.G. Brown and W. L. Yancey visited Mrs. W. T. Yancey and Miss Margaret Mason in Charlestown, West Virginia on Wednesday. Supper guests Thursday night of Mr. and Mrs, L. J. Turner were Rev. J. A. St. Clair, Rev. and Mrs. Norman Fly the, Rev. and Mrs. M. E. Sliger. Supper guests Wednesday night of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Jones were Rev. John St. Clair, Rev. and Mrs. M. E. Sliger and Rev.. and Mrs. Norman Flythe. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sherman, Ronnie Jeffries of Arlington, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Hackley and family of Luray apent Sunday with Mrs. Rosie Hhckley Mise Ebba Hitt who h«« been confined to her home by a knee injury, when she fell rupturing a blood vessel about ten days ago, is improving and is able to be up for a part of each day. Mrs. Standish Riley, Mts. Less Walter and Mrs. Julia Curtis spent Saturday morning in Culpeper. Rev. Norman Flythe and family1 were visiting in the neighborhood of Ami8sville on Saturday. WANT TO BUILD A LOVE NEST? Then come right on down to the CULPEPER BUILDING AND SUPPLY CORPORATION. We have the facilities to do the complete job . . . right from planning and selection of materials to construction and the finished product. We also have complete stocks of quality building materials, and will be glad to provide you with a free estimate on the complete job, without obligation. A Handclasp Across The Border . . . U. 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News Among Our Colored Readers The Church Wide Institute was held at George Washington Car ver School, Rapidan, April 14 thru 18. Staff Members: Revs. Ruffin, . Knight, Wheeler, Mrs. Lena Smith, and Mrs. G. W. Storers. Total attendance 720, 39 churches represented, 101 certificates awarded. It was a most profitable and enjoyable setting. There will be a Virginia Reel at Scrabble School on May 3. Come wad bring someone with you. Good music, plenty of fun. Come and Reel. Admission at door. The anniversary of our pastor, Rev. Robert Davis, will be held in the First Baptist church from the fifth through the ninth at 8 p.m. Every one is invited to attend. Mrs. Blanch Fletcher, chairman. Rev. Lucas of Washington, D.C. will be at the First Baptist church with his his choir and congregation Sunday May 4, at 3 p.m., sponsored by the choir. Helen Lawson spent the Easter Holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Childs. Mrs. B. B. Austin, teacher of Scrabble School, spent the Easter Holidays in Lynebbury. Mrs. Buelah Wallace is on the sick list. Ernest Childs spent the weekend in Washington, D. C. Visiting his son, Rev. L. E. Childs and also visited Colonial Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Jackson and family were the Easter Monday guests of their mother, Mrs. Hattie Jackson and was joined by their sister, Mrs. Henry Jackson of (Scrabble. Miss Rosie Barbour spent the weekend with her friend Hattie Jackson. On Sunday afternoon Mrs. Hattie Jackson was a dinner guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ollie M. Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. John Arsburry of Strasburg were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Will Timbers. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson were Mr. and Mrs. James Washington of Cedarville, Mr. and Mrs. Rally Winsey of Strasburg. Mrs. Margaret Hunter and Mrs. Nannie Starks were in Charlottesville on Friday. Mrs. Starks re~ turned on Wednesday for an operation on her hand. Mrs. Cornelia Perry and David Austin of Baltimore were w eekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Tim-, bers. Mr. Austin and Mrs. Timbers are guests this week of Mr. Timbers, sister, Mrs. Cornelia Mattin of Luray. Pfc. Hamilton Fletcher, who has been in Korea and Japan, is spend* ing some time with his children in Richmond and Washington, D.C. Mrs. Mary T. Grandy of New York spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence De&ring and friends. Ted Barbour, a successful contestant for the Easter Rally, was crowned Mr. Washington for 1952. The amount received iwas $66.11. Ted wishes to say, thanks to til. Rev. S. W. Timber had baptising at church Sunday, with a large crowd attending Easter Services. C. F. Weathers of Pittsburgh spent Easter with his brother, George Weathers. Guests of Mrs. James Fletcher over the holidays were her sisters, and brother, Mr. and Rose Truman and sister, Julia 'from Braddock. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fletcher of Philedelphia were guests of Mr, Fletcher’s parents, Mr. ana Mrs. Albert FletcherT Mrs. James Dade and daughter were home from Stove College over the holidays. The visiting pastors for Easter were Rev. Muse King of Linden, Rev. Robert Fletcher of Front Royal, Johnnie Fletcher and daughter and Rev. Isaac Goodall of Washington, D. C. It was a nice Easter Sunday meeting. Hard cash is the softest thing to fall back on. . CLASSIFIED ADS Rates: 2fc per word first insertion: lc per word each additional; 25c minimum; 25c booking charge if less than $1 In Memoriams, $1 minimum, 50c per inch over 3 inches., LOST — Betweefo Shenandoah National Park and Warrenton, green suit-case, around nojn Sunday, April 2tk Finder contact RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, dial Washington-2851. Itc FOR SALE FOR SALE—1950 ;"armal!*M tractor; International tractor mower and one heavy huge disK. .-All of this machinery has been used less than six months and is for sale at $2400. For further details call H. B. WOOD, Y\ oodville-2441: or R. G. QUAINTANCE, JR., dial Sperryviile-d73/ ;. or J AMES V\ . FLETCHER, dial Sperryville-2511. 4-17-2tc AT STUD — “Huli-Bub,’' pure-bred Palomino Shetland pony, fee private contract. Maref accommodated. LEEW AY FARM, Washington, Va., phone Sperryyville2828- 4-10-eow-tfe FOR SALE—Fairbanks Morse water pump in first class condition. D. C. UPDI1KE. 4-10-4tc FARMS - HOUSES - ACREAGE - CAMPS—To sell your property, call B. M. (SNIPPY) MILLER, Washington-2201 or 2191. Associated with Marsteller, McCabe & Co., Inc., Alexandria, Va., and WASHINGTON, D.C. 4-ll)-afc CHICKS —>■ Orders taken for Chicks; delivery days Mondays and Thursdays. CULPEPER FARMERS CO-OP. phone 2551. exp-5-1-c FOR SALE — Royster Fertilizer, special factory - to - farm prices. * Hybrid Seed Corns. * Carpenter Seed Plant agency. TRIPLETT MILLING C., dial Culpeper-8326. 2-14-tfc TRUCKING SAND - GRAVEL LIME DUMPED “You Call - We Haul” FLOYD B. HITT _ AMISSVILLE Phones: Grayson-2611 or Washington-2515 _ Wauled ^ ANTED — Reliable married man for dairy farm. Nice house with electricity. Good wages. Apply R- C. STONE, Remington, Va. Telephone Remington- 10-F-2. 4-24-2tc WANTED — Good pasture for 7 mares and foals. CHARLES C. BURKE, Newman Springs Rd, L incroft Thoroughbred Farm, Red Bank, New Jersey. ' 4-24-3tp WANTED — Colored couple, no children; for house, garden, and very light farm work. MRS. D. B. SMITH, Washington, Va., Phone 2594. 4-17-2tc V\ ANTED — Antique Furniture, dishes and lamps; also antique guns and pistols. Write H. C. BUTLER, Bridgewater, Va. 3-l0-4p WANTED — Scrr.p iron, metal, rags. Hides. Gluseng. STOKES SURPLUS A SALVAGE, Front R°r**- _6-4-tfc W ANTED — Paint work, sanding, refinishing floors^ repair work. Call CHARLES LEAKE, phone Sperryviile-2331. 4-3-4tc REAL ESTATE 1 have prospects for All Kind* of^ Property Outside Connections W. A. MILLER Local Broker WASHINGTON, VA. CALL day. 2851; Nights or Sundays, 2161. FRONT ROYAL LIVESTOCK MARKET April 17, 1952 Dairy cows, good ..$250-$331 Medium __ 190- 230 Plain and common . 105- 175 Stock cows —__..._ 185- 250 per cwt. Stocker & Feeder Steers: Good -.$32.50-$34.00 Medium and plain ...... 30.00- 31.00 Common -.... down to 25.00 Butcher Steers, good 33-00- 34.90 Medium _ 31.00- 32-00 Plain - down to 28.90 Heifers, medium & good 28-00- 30-0 Pla,n -- 25-00- 27.00 Common - down to 22.00 Cows, good - 24-00- 25.90 Medium - 22.00- 23-00 Canners & cutters ...._ 17.00- 21.00 Bulls - 26-00- 27.85 Calves, good & choice 36.00- 37-60 Medium - 33-00- 35.00 Plain - 29.00- 32-00 Common - down to 24.00 Hogs, top graded pen 17-30 Heavies and lights _ 15.00- 17-00 Sows - 12.25- 15-00 Shoats -- 1600-21-00 Pigs, l.y head - 5-50- 12.50 CULPEPER LIVESTOCK MARKE1 April 22, 1952 Stock hulls ..$325-$450 Cows —..$14-00-$26.20 Veal calves, good-choice 36-25- 36.90 Medium - 35.25- 35-90 Common . 33-25- 33.75 Hogs, 180-220, top _ 17-80 Heavy ---17-20 Light. -,- 17.30 Shoats -- 15.25- 16-85 Sows - 13.70- 14.80 per head Cows - $158-50-$237 Stocker cattle _$50-$151 Baby calvfts -$19-$41 Pigs - $6-$9 B« ears yw FUSSELLS ICE CREAM FUSSELL-YOUNG ICE CREAM COMPANY * Oulp*ptr, Virginia Stop At The ATLANTIC SIGN J. BRADLEY ATKINS Atlantic Service Station SPERRYVILLE, VA. L. B. DULIN, JR. DISTRIBUTOR Atlantic Refining Company CULPEPER, VA. Book On Plant Ailments Authored By Dr. Hough , AH the plant ailments you are likely to encounter—and how to control them—are discussed in a new book authored by Dr. W. S- Hough, entomologist at the Win Chester branch of VPI Agricultural Experiment Station, and Dr. Freeman Ma* son, proprietor of two Pennsylvania orchards. The book is designed to help orchardists, gardeners, landscape architects, w'hether they till 1,000 acres or only one, and whether they grow cotton, tobacco, applese, corn, hay, or mushrooms. It is “Spraying, Dusting and Fumigating of Plants,” published by the Macmillan Company. ENTERTAINS YOUNGER SET Miss Helen Nethers entertained a group of girls Wednesday night at her home in Flint Hill. Those present were Misses Barbara Black, Mary Helen Bruce, Joan Brown, Mary Jane Cornell, Eleanor Cornell, Dot Cleud, . Louuug Cloud, Josephine Butler, Sally Dwyer, Jean Brown, Beatrice Jenkins, Margy Dodson, Delores Foster and Catherine Lillard. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Leslie Walter and son spent Sunday in Washington, D. C. with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Rowzie. lottesville on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson were business visitors in Char AVONDALE’S SANDBAR DENIMS SANFORIZED and FAST COLORS f Solids and Stripes That Harmonize For Play Clothes Daytime or Evening Dresses, Duster Coats, Children’s Clothfcs WONDERFUL FOR SLIP COVERS Sturdy Enough For Outdoor Furniture SEE THEM AT JOHNSON’S “The Home of Better Fabrics” 142 N. Main Street CULPEPER Mr. Orchardist: “CATERPILLAR” FARM TRACTORS “JOHN BEAN” FARM and ORCHARD SPRAYERS “MILLER-ROBINSON AIR PRUNING EQUIPMENT “JOHN DEERE” FARM EQUIPMENT “NEW HOLLAND” GRASSLAND FARMING EQUIPMENT “SPEED” SPRAYERS “SURGE” MILKERS and ACCESSORIES “DE8ST0N” CHAIN SAWS FOR SALES and SERVICE of these quality lines of farm and orchard EQUIPMENT see LUPTON Orchard P^ONE 3484 WINCHESTER, VA. Service, Inc. lms PHONE 2121 HAMILTON, VA.