Rappahannock News, January 8, 1953

iVOLUME 4—NUMBER 10 WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY C 1953 ncome Tax Bnlletio Available From VPI Having trouble figuring up your 1952 farm income tax? Then you'U be interested in a new bulletin now available from county agents or from the VPI Agricultural Extension Service at Blacksburg. It’s Bulletin 195 (revised). “Farmer’s 1952 Income Tax.” The publication explains new rates of taxation, and changes made in regulations ^affecting depreciation and long-term ^-apital gain. It also tells how to igure depreciations, and deductions, ind gives many other tips to make he job easier. Every person whose gross income during the year is $600 or more must ile a return even though no tax is iue. If at least two-thirds of your gross income is from farming, and your business year starts January 1, you have two choices. Either file your return and pay your tax on or jefore January 31, 1953; or file an estimate of your tax and pay this amount by January 15, 1953, then file your return and pay any balance due >y March 15, 1953. If your business year does not tart January 1, you may file your eturn and pay the tax on or before he last day of the first month of the succeeding taxable year; or you may ;ile an estimate within 15 days and a eturn within 2i months after the lend of your business year. [Attention, Dog Owners The License Tax on DOGS is due January 1st of each year and must be paid not l^ter than January 31st. Paragraph (b) of Section 62 of “The Game; tftTSnd Fish and Dog Code of Virginia” provides as follows: “If a dog shall become four months of age or come into the possession of any person between January first and November first of any year, the license tax for the current calendar year shall be paid forthwith.” Secure tags for your dogs within the time limit provided by law and avoid the penalty prescribed for nonpayment for such license tax. If in doubt to any question regarding dog licenses, consult your County Game Warden, C. Ennis Brown, Sperryville, Va., of the County Treasurer. * Make all remittances for dog tags payable to R. L. Brown, County Treasurer, and mail to him at Washington, Virginia. Soil Saver Notes The annual conference of the Virginia Association of Soil Conservation District Supervisors will be held at the Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Beach, on January 27 and 28. The group consists of all the supervisors of the 25 districts over the state. Those other than T. G. Ragsdale and Giles Miller who will be attending the conference from this area will include District Supervisors James E. Yates, Rappahannock; William M. Yager, Orange; L. W. Kipps, Madison; and Bogardus Werth, Qreene. L. B. Henretty, local Soil Conservationist from the Culpeper Soil Conservation Distrist, will also attend. — MISSIONARY MEETING Mrs. Charles Wood was hostess to the Julia Hagood Missionary Society on .Friday night. Eleven members were present and the subject, “The Baptist Women Arount the World,” t was led by Mrs. W. A. Moore, Mrs. f Lewis Moore and Mrs. Glen Wil! Hams. ? Name Nev Home Mr. and Mrs. J. Bradley Atkins have announced the name of their new home at Thornton Qap, near Sperryville. Incorporating their two pames, the new home is ”Brwj-May Cottage.” * RAPP - OHATS By: W. H. £yne County Agent QiMiimmiiiiiniiMMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiMiM The following is quoted from “Farm Flashed for Bankers” concerning Agricultural Industry in 1953 which was prepared by our friend Murray Via of the First National Exchange Bank of Roanoke: Agriculture in 1953 faces a year of uncertainty. Developments in the world political situation, conflicting inflationary and deflationary trends and governmental action, weather conditions, the future developments of the war in Korea, all of which are unpredictable, will have a profound effect upon the future economy of the agricultural industry. In order to anticipate the probable food and fibre needs during the coming year, we must take these matters into consideration. Except for the serious drought in isolated areas of the United States during the past year, weather conditions have been very favorable for a number of years. A serious drought in 1953 could mean a shortage of both food and fibre. At present, employment and consumer income are very high and are expected to rise for several months to come. The production and sale of goods are also on the rise, but some economists are already predicting a mild business slump in late 1953, after the peak of military spending has been reached. A number of our economists predict a drop in factory expansion, * home building, consumer and export for autos and home appliances by the latter part of 1953, unless an all-out -war or an expanded defense effort keeps the upward spiral of activity going for a longer period. . * Undoubtedly, governmental action in the fields of foreign aid, price and wage control, taxation, fiscal policy, agricultural adjustment, labor management relations and related issues will have its effect on the agricultural industry in 1953, and for some years to aome. Although we have many grave uncertainties, it seems reasonably clear that there will be a strong domestic demand for farm products in 1953. However, the export picture looks less promising since foreign demand for U. S. products is declining and will be off approximately 20 per cent for the full 1952-53 year as compared to 1951-52. During the current marketing year, there are prospects for large declines in foreign demand for wheat, cotton, fruit, grain and a number of other commodities. Generally speaking, we shall need | full production of most agricultural products, with the exception of possibly wheat, beef, fats and oils and possibly some fruits and vegetables. I The outlook for some of the important products is as follows: Livestock and Meat—Cattle prices are likely to fall mode/ately. Possibly 10 to 15 per cent more cattle and calves will be slaughtered in 1953 than in 1952. Fewer hogs will be. marketed in the first 8 months of 1953 than during the same period in 1952, Possibly the spring pig crop will be as large or even larger than the 1952 spring crop. The sheep and lamb crop in 1953 is expected to be about the same as for 1952. Dairy Products—Due - to poor weather in some areas in 1952, farmers may be able to boost milk output slightly in 1953. Prices are likely to be a little higher and receipts' from marketings will probably increase. At the same time costs of production will be as high in 1953, if not higher than in 1952. Poultry and Eggs—Egg production this spring will probably be smaller than a year earlier and prices will probably be higher. BroHer production may show a slight increase in 1953, and prices should remain about the same or slightly less than in 1952. Turkey production will prob MARCH OF DIMES BEGINS JANUARY 15 The “March of Dimes” Drive, fighting a constant battle against dreaded infantile paralysis, will begin in Rappahannock county Thursday, January 15, according to an announcement by Mrs. T. C. Lea, county chairman. Work at present, in preparation for the drive, is appointing district chairmen, and distributing material. The quota last year was met 90 per cent and a concerted effort is planned this year to reach the 100 per cent goal total. P.T.A. MEETING POSTPONED The P.-T.A. meeting of the Flint Hill School scheduled ,for Tuesday January 6, was postponed until a later date due to bad weather. Firemen’s Meeting The Rappahannock Volunteer Fire Department will hold its regular annual meeting for the election of officers over the Fire House, Tuesday, January 13. AUXILIARY MEETING The Woman’s Auxiliary of the Amissville Fire Department will hold its regular meeting Wednesday, January 14 at 3 p.m. The Stanley party, as planned after the meeting, will be postponed until the March meeting, due to the weather. METHODIST CHURCH NEWS Preaching services Sunday, January 11, for Methodist Rappahannock Charge ineidde Jeffersonton 11 aoru, Washington 7:30 p.m. Rev. J. David Menchhofer will preach on “How Prayer Can Be More Helpful.” A cordial invitation is • extended to all. ably be less in 1953 than in 1952. Fruit—The deciduous fruit crop is expected to be larger in 1953 than in 1952. However, canned fruit stock is expected to be low and demand from processors should be strong. Wheat—Export demand for wheat is weaker than in past years. Carry over next July 1 is expected to be about 550 million bushels. Crop so far this year is poor, but prospects for large surpluses are ahead. Government support price of 90 per cent parity makes it profitable for farmers to expand production. Vegetables—With favorable weather conditions, farmers will likely produce more potatoes, sweet potatoes andn fresh market truck crops than in 1952. Demand is expected to be strong and prices will probably average below the relatively high levels of 1952. flue-cured is likely to be held at a high level in 1953, as we jvill possibly have a record production and consumption of cigarettes. Cotton—The carryover next August will probably be somewhat larger than one year ago, causing some slight decline in price. Feed—Continued strong demand, with not much change in prices, is in prospect for feed concentrates next year. Supplies—Practically everything that farmers need will be available, and in many cases, at higher prices. In items using a great amount of steel, a shortage may occur. Cost and Income—Cash farm receipts in 1953 are not likely to exceed 1952 which has been estimated at approximately 33i billion. However, farmers' costs, labor, most factory made production goods* interest and taxes are expected to move slowly upward. The squeeze between prices and costs will probably reduce the net income of farm operators below 1952. However, for most types of agriculture, 1953 should he a relatively profitable year for efficient producers. County Home Demonstration bUlNEWS By Elizabeth Fuss SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEW Monday, January 12, Reager 4-H meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, , January 13, Planning meeting for Electric Project at 2 p.m. at home agent’s office. Wednesday, January 14, Belle Meade 4-H at 11 a.m. Veg. meeting at 2 p.m. in Fire House. Thursday, January 15, F. T. Valley and Sperryville H. D. clubs meet at Sperryville school at'1:30. Friday, January 16, Woodville 4-H at 11 a.m. Woodville H D at 1:30 at Mrs. Joe Hitt’s. Young homemakers desiring to enroll in a sewing class, contact your home agent. A group meeting for both men and women will be held in the fire hall at Washington, January 14 at 2 p.m. F. H. Scott, assistant horticulturist, will give suggestions on best varieties of vegetables to plant both new and old; care required such as control of insects, blights, etc. ' Slip covers are an economy in several ways. They protect permanent furniture coverings from wear and dust and thus postpone reupholstering. Slip covers are often used to harmonize with the decorative scheme \of a room or to add a new accent to long used furnishings. Slip cover materials now come in such a wide range pf colors, textures, designs and weaves that it is possible to find a fabric that will meet the decorative requirements yet be sturdy enough to withstand hard wear and repeated laundering. Slip covers represent considerable investment in time, money and effort too, if they are made at home. So it is an economy to look for a fabric that holds its own through several seasons’ use. An ideal slip cover material has sufficient weight and enough strong yarns to withstand hard wear; launders easily without shrinking and holds its color in light and washing. It is usually more economical to buy the very best material that can be found. This,- however, does not necessarily mean the most expensive. Sometimes factors add greatly to cost of fabric, that has little or no bearing or serviceability of the cloth. Slip cover workshops will be held in this county for anyone wishing to make slip covers in February. Anyone desiring to participate in this activity contact my office. • Now, You Tell One! “What would you say if I told you I’ve seen a hen-egg weighing 61 ounces?” asked Bill Lyne. “It isn’t worth comment,” came the doubting-thomas reply. “Well, I have,” affirmed the county agent, “and Arthur Miller weighed it.” “Good grief!” exploded a listener, “now it’s Bill Lyne lieing and Arthur Miller swearing to it! I give up!” Out of his jacket p9cket Bill Lyne brought the egg. “Here it is,” he said. “It was laid by a New Hampshire Red on Mrs. Ivor Jacob’s place at Amissville, and I’m no liar!” (Arthur Miller's post office scales are right, too, because we weighed the egg again, and it was 6 1 ounces, right on the dot.) A regular grade-A egg weighs 2 ounces; this freak product was a little more than three eggs in one.) . Birth Announcement A-l/c John M. Barber, Jr., and Mrs. Barber have announced the birth of a son, Craig Munson, born Sunday. January 3, at Keyser, West Virginia. Jack Barber, formerly* a printer at Rappahannock News, is now stationed at Luson, Philippines, and his son will be a year old before Jack can get home to see him. Board of Supervisors Meet The regular meeting of the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors met Wednesday, January 7 at 10 a m. with W. C. Campbell, chairman, presiding. Other members of the board present were A. C. Latham, A. H. Buckner, J. P. Cook, and E. M. Estes. H. B. Wood was not present. Highlights of the meeting were regular bills were presented and authorized to be paid. Miss Elizabeth Fuss, home agent, gave her 1952 report, and a copy of it was filed with the board. A motion was made by A. H. Buckner, seconded by A. C. Latham, to pay $61.12 for dues of League of Virginia counties. G. H. Clark, district county agent, appeared before the board requesting a small change in the method of paying salaries in the county agent's office. Mr. Coldiron, resident engineer, of Warren ton, was present and was afked, by the board, to investigate the county roads, the amount the state would allow, and submit his plans with suggestions for projects to be _I . UliUCl ldiv.^11. A letter from Superintendent Q. D. Casque was read, stating that the roa>d to the Flnit Hill School had been taken over by the secondary system, and asked for the Amissville School road be taken over by the secondary system also* This was unanimously approved. A. C. Latham was allowed $110 for the three ewes and ram killed by a dog belonging to Joe Hitt. Mr. Hitt has killed the dog. R. L. Brown requested the board to pay two Sperryville road bonds. Mr. Cook put this as a motion, which was seconded and unanimously approved. Upon motion the riieeting. was adjourned. Auxiliary Meeting The Ladies Auxiliary of the Rappahannock Fire Department held its regular meeting Monday, with Mrs. B. R. Cox presiding, who opened the meeting with the reading of the following poem. First, we must live the right kind of life. Second, we must stand for the right thing. Third, we must keep the right attitude. Fourth, we must think right and Fifth, we must believe right. She also reminded the group that it will be ten years old January 18. Highlights of the meeting were formulating plans for the firemen’s banquet and appointing the following committees: Decorating—Miss Mary Jenkins, .Mrs. ueorge ±1. Uavts Jr., and Mrs. Wade H. Massie Jr. Publicity—Mrs. D. D. Miller. Errand—Mrs. Carson Anderson. Kitchen—Mrs. Charlie J enkins, Mrs. Elizabeth DcBergh, Miss Mary Miller Wood, Mrs. Wade Pullen, Mrs. Irving Sisk, Mrs. Ora Ramey, and Mrs. Wade H. Massie Jr. Serving—Mrs. George Davis, Mrs. Carson Anderson, Miss Alice Mae Coughlin, Miss Ruth Stevens, Misses Ruby and Mary Jenkins, Mrs. L. V. Merrill, Mrs. D. D. Miller and Mrs. C. E. Giles. Hospitality—Mrs. Wade H. Massie Jr., Mrs. W. C. Campbell, Mrs. B. R. Cox, Miss Ruth Stevens, Mrs. C. T, Bruce and Mrs. T. C. Lea. Kitchen and Hall Inspectors—Miss Ruth Stevens and Mrs. Charles Bruce. Miss Ruth Stevens, treasurer, reported that $124.35 was realized from a recent dance and food served at the dance. $7.99 was realized from a Stanley party. It was unanimously voted to have the firemen's banquet Friday, January 30, at 6 p.m. After plans were formulated for the banquet, the minting was adjourned. Place a piece ,of apple in your jar of brown sugar and it will keep the sugar from drying out and^ ing.

RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS PUBLISHED THURSDAY MORNING At Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia DIAL WASHINGTON 2861 LUCY CATHERINE BOWIE_*-----Publisher BRUCE S. BOWIE__Business Manager Entered as second-class mail matter at the post office at Washington, Virginia SUBSCRIPTION: (in advance)-$2.00 a year Our Neighbors Speak Up The Fauquier Democrat, weekly newspaper published in our neighboring county, has served to bring forth the voices of opinions of our new associates in the district for representation in the Virginia House of Delegates. At the time, when Rappahannock was placed in the district with Fauquier, there were distinct expressions that neither Rappahannock nor Fauquier sought the alliance. After the arrangement was made, it was taken in good nature, as everyone knew it would be. The Fauquier paper published the account from Rappahannock News wherein one county citizen had pro. tested the alliance, saying his grandsire had left Fauquier and moved to Rappahannock because the people of Fauquier were ‘'horse-loving ^nd whiskey-drinking.” Evidently, the people of Fauquier' saw the humor therein, for the following answer came out i n last week“’s Fauquier Democrat under the heading of “Letters to the Editor:1* Editor, The Democrat: ... „ I read with some interest last week your article that a resident of Rappahannock County had moved there because people in Fauquier were “horse loving and whiskey drinking folk.” I have lived here a long time, and while I draw no conclusions, I want to say that I know a lot of good Rappahannock County people, and I know from personal observation that quite a few of them ride and love horses. I also know some few Rappahannock people who have been known to take a drink. One man of my acquaintance, on reading your story, told me that if all thfe whiskey made and sold over the years in good old Rappahannock had been subject to Federal tax, there would be no national debt. But welcome to Rappahannock anyway in the new General Assembly district. (signed) Observer, Warrenton. REAL ESTATE 1 ut* prospects for All Kinds of Property W. A. MILLER Local Broker WASHINGTON, VA. GALL day, 2851; Night* or Sundays, 2101. Named Citizen-of-the-Year (The following is an editorial from Waynesboro News-Virginian. Lewis O. Barksdale of Waynesboro is a brother of a former county agent of Rappahannock, H. S. Barksdale, of Flint Hill.) Selection of Lewis O. Barksdale as Waynesboro’s Citizen-of-the-Year for 1953 was both a wise and a popular choice. During his residence of 30 years in Waynesboro it is altogether doubtful if any man or woman has rendered more consistant, unselfish, and varied service to bis community. He is a man of many facets. He has served his church, his community, his home and his business. It has become almost routine, when a civic campaign is to be launched, to count. Lewis Barksdale as one of the surefire, top-flight workers. We have never heard him even intimate that he was tired working for others ... or have we ever heard him refuse to accept a responsibility designed to improve his community. He has served his church . . . the First Presbyterian . . . as deacon, elder, treasurer, and Sunday school superintendent He has served twice as president of the Waynesboro Retail Merchants Association and has long been active in its operations; he is a past director of the Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce and long active in its' operation; he is a past president of the Waynesboro Rotary club and long active in its operations. His name has' been linked, as an active participant, with virtually every civic campaign waged in the community for years. At the present time he is President of the Southern Retail Furniture Association; Chairman of the Waynesboro Selective Service Board; and Chairman of the Waynesboro Board of Assessors. It was primarily for his unswerving devotion to his duties as Chairman of the Board of Assessors that his choice as 1953 Citizen-of-the Year was made, according to report of the judges. He has plunged into this thankless task with selfless dedication to the cause of equalized assessment. Against opposition, limited to be true, but bitter, nevertheless, he has directed and inspired the Board to abide by the mandate of City Council. It is peculiarly fitting that his work in this field should bring the recognition that it has. This present reassessment work may well write out the final answer to Waynesboro’s hope and desire to become a first -. —J gee Zisjor 1951 PLYMOUTH 4-door sedan 1951 FORD 4-door sedan 1950 CHRYSLER Windsor 4-door sedan 1949 BUICK Super 4-door sedan 1948 FORD Club Coupe . 1947 PLYMOUTH 4-door sedan RUSSELL BROS., INC. CHRYSLER Sale* Service PLYMOUTH call Washington 2575 Flint Hill, V*. Rente 522 morally as well as class dty . . . legally. K, I« ^ Above all the other services Mr. Barksdale has so ably rendered bis community stands another which cannot be over-emphasized as this present distinguished citation is being presented. Indeed, it is most important of all! Mr. Barksdale is a good father. One of his sons is in the Presbyterian ministry. This same son was winner of one of the rare Rotary fellowships for a year’s study abroad. Another son is associated with him in the conduct of his business . . . J. I* Barksdale Furniture Corp., the oldest furniture store, incidentally, in Waynesboro, and of which Mr. Barksdale, himself, serves as President and Treasurer. Another son is a senior in Waynesboro High School, an active leader in the student body. The fourth child, a daughter, is married to a Presbyterian minister and is, herself, a trained religious worker. The innate goodness of his character is reflected in his home and in the lives of these children. We congratulate the judges upon their choice for 1953 and the Waynesboro Kiwanis Club for its civic devotion in making such an annual award possible. Such an annual award brings fitting recognition for unselfish and, altogether too often, unsung public service. IMIMMIIIIMIMtmfVIMIMMMMMaUIIMMHMI | 'The Time Hat Come/ There is nothirtg so sublime as samples of domestic tranquility. Mamma put the shampoo in the peroxide bottle. (Don’t ask me why.) Daddy came along, and to prevent a cold, decided a gargle was in order. Yes, he got the shampoo. Being a good-natured fellow—and married for enough years to learn—he took the affair as a joke and told of his experience “foaming at the mouth.” Daughter was next on the list: she took down the peroxide bottle, remembering the story that mama had placed the shampoo therein. Daddy had purchased a new bottle of peroxide, and discarded mama’s shampoo. There’s no use for daughter to worry; it’ll take only about six months for the streaks to grow out of the hair. Yes, there’s nothing so sweet on the ear as stories of happy homes and domestic tranquility. There’s no record of a sermon on the subject, but I’ve heard a lady voice the opinion that while people extole the patience of Job, she has remembered Mrs. Job. “Recall,” says the lady, "it was Mrs. Job’s interests, also, when Job lost all his cattle. Those children were Mrs. Job’s, as o o o Pitts Park THEATRE Front Royal, Virginia THURS., JANUARY 8 DONALD O’CONOR LORI NELSON “FRANCIS” The Talking Mule — In — “FRANCIS Goes to West Point” FRI.-SAT., JAN. 9 - 10 AUDIE MURPHY FAITH DOMERGUE — in — “The Duel at Silver Creek” (Color by Technicolor) SUN. to TUES. (3 DAYS) JANUARY 11 - 12 - 13 JAMES CAGNEY CORINNE CALVET e DAN DAILEY — in — The New “WHAT PRICE GLORY” (Color by Technicolor) WED.-THURS., JAN. 14 - 15 CORNEL WILDE KARL MALDEN STEVE COCHRAN — in — ‘OPERATION SECRET' well as his. And to top it all, along with all her suffering and anguish, she had to endure a husband who had a scourage of boils, and besides, he wouldn’t even speak to her; just turned his face to the wail and kept on saying he wanted to die. My sympathies have always been with Mrs. Job. Besides her troubles, she had to nurse a sick man." A Welshman wrote to a London newspaper that he had not suffered from a cold in any form for 26 years. (Sm WALRUS, Pat* 3) DONAHOE’S FLOWER SHOP PHONE 415 FRONT ROYAL, VA. Charge Accounts Invited IS YOUR BASEMENT WET? Can CRAIG FOR GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING Free Estimates No obligation Courteous Service Pioneer Restaurant Phone 5929 Front Royal Pitts’ Culpeper Theatres Pitts’ Theatre Show* Daily at 7:15 aad 9:00 Matinee: Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday—3:30 Adults 29c plus 6c tax—&5c Children 18c plus 8c tax—16e Thursday - Friday, January 8-9 LORETTA YOUNG —- KENT SMITH “PAULA” Comedy - Cartoon Saturday, January 10 GIG YOUNG — KEENAN WYNN “HOLIDAY FOR SINNERS” » Cartoon - Novelty SON OF GERON1MO, Episode 11 Sunday - Monday, January 11 - 12 CARY GRANT — GINGER ROGERS — in — Cartoon “MONKEY BUSINESS” 2 Shows Sunday: 3 P.M. and 9 P.M. Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday, January 13-14-15 WILL ROGERS, JR. ^ — JANE WYMAN “THE STORY OF WILL ROGERS” (Color by Technicolor) PITTS1 FAIRFAX I Shows Daily at Ti'IS and 9:18—Satartfay matinooi: 2:00 aad 3»4| Children 13c pins 8c tax—16c Adults 29c pins 6c tax_86c THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 —DOUBLE FEATURE BARGAIN PROGRAM— LAWRENCE TIERNEY “DILUNGER” —Hit No. 2— JIMMY WAKELY — in — “Gun Law Justice” FRI. - SAT., JAN. 12 - 18 ROY ROGERS “Roll On Texas Moon.” Comdy - Cartoon Dick Tracy t» Phantom Empire Episode 12 ~ MON. - TUBS., JAN. 12 - 13 JAMES ELLISON FRANCES DEE — in — “I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE” Cartoon Ac* Drummond, episode 12 WED. - THUR., JAN. 14 - 15 DOUBLE FEATURE BARGAIN PROGRAM JON HALL CHRISTINE LARSON *Laat Train From Bombay* —Hit No. 2-— HUGO HAAS CLEO MOORE ——in “Strange Fascination**

Washington News Notes Mr. anti Mrs. J. E. Keyscr visited Mrs. F. D. Wood Sunday afternoon. Carolyn Gates Turner was a inner guest of Evelyn Tyler Miller on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. C. Raymond Wire and daughters, Misses Rose Mary and Romona Wire spent! New Years Day at their home, "The ’Shade.” Mr. and $drs. D. C. Link and family, Margaret and Dannie of NokesviUe visited friends in Washington, Friday afternoon and were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Miller. Mrs. Clarence Gough motored to J Warrenton on Friday afternoon to take Misses Evelyn Tyler Miller, Becky Jones, Frances Walker and Caroletta Gough fjbr their art lesson at Mrs. Baines’. Misses Gladys Reid, Jo Ellen Worth, Mary Kay Fincham, Phyllis Updike and Jean Brown returned to Madison College, Harrisonburg, on Sunday afternoon after spending the holidays with their parents. Dinner guests on Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Downing Wood were Mrs. J. Frank Jones, Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Jones and family, Becky, Segar and Ned Moffett, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Turner and family, Carolyn Gates and John Turner, Mrs. John A. Keyser, Mrs. C. G. Reid Jr. and Miss Annie Miller Almond. Miss Frances Smith of Madison . was a guest over the week end ot Mrs. William Meade Fletcher and Mr. and' Mrs. J. W. Fletcher of “Thornton Hill.” Misses Rose Mary and Romona Wire of Washington, D. C. were also week end guests in the Fletcher home. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller and Mrs. Miller’s son, Brooke Miller, were dinner guests on Sunday of B. R. Miller and Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett. Dickie Walker returned to Fork Union Military Academy Tuesday, where he is a senior this session. Miss Louise Strother Miller, who spent her holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Miller of “Millermead,” and brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John Wood of Ohio, arrived from Ohio on Friday to spend the week end with her parents. Miss Mrller, who has a position in Charlottesville, returned for work Sunday afternoon. She was acompanied by Miss Mary Massie Lea to Charlottesville, who returned by train to Hollins College, where she is a student. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Lea and son Carlyle, were dinner guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. King in Winchester. Miss Mary Norman Davis left Tuesday for Warren ton where she spent a few days with her grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Davis. From there she went to visit her cousin, Miss Betsy Davis of Charles Town, West Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Davis and daughter, Betsy brought her home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Judd, Mrsi Raymond Clem of Luray were dinner guests on Sunday of Miss Lottie Burton. Mr. and Mrs. Reid Biedler of Washington, D. C. were the guests of Mrs. Biedler’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Racer for a few days during the holiday. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Biedler were dinner guests of Mr. Biedler’s cousins, Dr. and Mrs. Foley of Front Royal. New Years Day Mr. and Mrs. Biedler and Mrs. Racer were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Cappage of Marshall. John R. DeBergh left for Charleston, South Carolina on Friday accompanied by Lieut. Comdr. James VanL. DeBergh and family, who have been spending the holiday with relatives in Washington and Front Royal.' Mrs. Elizabeth DeBergh was a supper guest at "Lookout Heights, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Massie Jr., on Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John R. DeBergh were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Durham oi^rlean on New Year Mrs. Elizabeth DeBergh spent New Year’s Day at Riverside, the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Major, to be with her son and family, Lt. Com. James Van L. DeBergh. Mrs. Harold Estes and Frances Atkins visited Harold Brown Estes on Sunday at Newton D. Baker hospital. Miss Corrie Scroggins, who has a ' position in Washington, D. G, spent the New Year week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Scroggins- _ WALRUS (Continued from pace 2) The story is safe to tell here. The man is far enough away to prevent violence. Anyone who is lucky enough to avoid bad cold has no right to inflict his good luck on others. To begin with, it’s very poor taste, and worse manners. There’s no form of sadism in my make-up, but I don’t care if the fellow has the sevenyears-itch and when I see him, I’m gonna scratch l I’ve got a snivelly, hateful, disgusting, annoying bad cold and I don’t want to hear of anyone who “never has a cold!’’ o o o A fellow who writes a newspaper column about business got handed the question: “What about the market?" The reply came back in print the next day, “You should remember that a man who could answer that one wouldn’t be slaving away writing pieces for the paper.” o o o Memphis claims to be the quietest city in the nation. Although 160,000 cars are operated in the city, ahom is never honked. The fine for honking is $3. o o o Podiatrists say that the majority of people walk poorly. The outer border of the heel should hit the ground first. Next should come the ball of the foot. Last of all the toes should arrive for the push ahead. Most women take too short steps. The legs should swing from the hips, as country boys walk, with a free, long sweep. That bit of information may have no value, but that word “podiatrist” was more than could be resisted. I saw it the other day, and it rolled around in the mouth so well just before being .spit out; I felt impelled to use it. o e o Congress has anved in Washington—so has Churchill and the city papers are full to over-flowing of all the news. Some reporters take a dim view of all government,, while others predict the presence of Utopia ‘most any minute! If we don’t get too impatient, there may be some more definite information by this time next year. o • o It’s always been said that if you need to break a drought, just get the Methodists or Baptists to plan a Sunday School picnic—and it’s sure to rain. T The Flint Hill P.-T. A. is rapidly gaining a reputation for bringing on bad weather. The new meeting was set for Tuesday night and the snow began .about five o’clock in the evening. Some of us, who feel that snow-covered roads are not necessary for our well-being and complete happiness, are going to suggest that the Flint Hill P.-T.A. set its next meeting for August; perhaps then the snow won’t bother as much. When this “snow in August” theme was suggested to a native, he said it reminded him of the story told on an Episcopal minister, in the county* many years ago. Folks approached the minister with a plea that there be a prayer meeting lor rain, since the drought was so bad. "Na-awp, na*awp,” muttered the clergyman in his beard, '“no use praying for rain when the wind’s from the northeast.” Stop At The ATLANTIC SIGN J. BRADLEY ATKINS Atlantic Service Station SPERRYVILLE, VA L. B. DULIN, JR. DISTRIBUTOR Atlantic Refining Company CULPEPER, VA. Internationa/Sterling kA OST THINGS YOU BUY toon wear out. Please yourself •VI and the person who gave you that gift check with something that gives pleasure every day of your life... solid silver by International. For what you get, International Sterling is about the leas# expensive thing you can buy. Start your service now... it's surprising how many gifts you'll get to build it. - If You Are Interested, BUY NOW As Factory Pats Prices Up January 17 C. ROY JONES JEWELER Davis Street CULPEPER Get in on the Best Bargains in Town! WARREN QUALITY SHOP’S SEMIANNUAL SALE! ALL WINTER MERCHANDISE MUST GO! T Just What You Have Been Waiting For ROYAL QUALITY SHOP’S SEMIANNUAL COME EARLY - FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED

(* Flint Hill News Notes The Rev. G. M. Profitt is substituting for Mrs. Ann Keyser Menefee while she is sick. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Sours of Castleton were dinner guests of Mrs. John R. Moore Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moore, Buddy, Bobby, Charlotte and Johnnie Moore were Sunday visitors of the John R. Moores. . Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Griffith, Jennie and Linda were Sunday afternoon visitors of the John R. Moores. Louis and Dorothy Ann Moore spent several days visiting their cousins, ’Jimmie and Linda Griffith of Front Royal. Jimmie and Linda Griffith in re-, turn spent several days with Louis and Dorothy Ann Moore. Mrs. Charles M. Sours and daughter, Alice Marie of Castleton and New York City spent Friday and Saturday with Mrs. John R. Moore. Mrs. John R. Moore and Mrs. John W. Sours attended a birthday dinner December 29 in honor of Miss Nannie Dearing. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Moore, Louis and Dorothy Ann, Mrs. John R. Moore, Mrs. Walter Krause and Walter Jr., were dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Griffith New Year’s Day. Walter Krause is feeling much better after being sick for the past week and has returned to his work in Washington. Miss Barbara Griffith spent Christmas and New Years with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moore. Woodville News Notes William Yancey was a dinner guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wood. Dr. and Mrs. James Quaintance of Boston were Sunday callers of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wood. Mrs. Annie Fincham of Falls Church spent the week end with Miss Sis and Miss Bertha Johnson. Dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson were Mr. and Mrs. William H. Johnson of Culpeper and Misses Lillie and Nellie Johnson. BRIDGE PARTY Mrs. John S. Browning fentertained the Flint Hilt bridge club with additional guests on Monday evening. Those playing were Mrs. Claude Cook, Mrs. Emory Russell, Miss Minnie Williams, Mrs. W. A. Moore, Mrs. Charles Wood, Mrs. Robert L. Massie, Mrs. William Gilbert, Mrs. J. E. Keyser, Mrs. Earl Edmonds, Mrs. M. R. Bradford, Jr., Mrs. D. D. Miller, Mrs. Lock Burford, Mrs. R. V. Snead, Mrs. David Corbin, Mrs. Brue Wood and Mrs. Paul Miller. After the game refreshments were , served by the hostess and prizes were given to Mrs. William Gilbert for high score; Mrs. R. V. Snead for the second high score; and Mrs. Russell received the traveling. The members of the club drew names before Christmas and those presents were exchanged. BRIDGE PARTY Mrs. L. J. Turner entertained the Washington Bridge club with additional guests for dessert bridge on Friday evening. Her guests were \ Mrs. George H. Davis Jr., Mrs. C.T. Bruce, Mrs. Wade H. Massie Jr., Mrs. J. W. Price, Mrs. Robert L. Massie, Mrs. J. E. Keyser, Miss Minnie Williams, Mrs. Ned Jones, Mrs. B. M. Miller, L. J Turner, Mrs. W. F. Moffett and Mrs. D. D. Miller. After the game prizes were awarded by the hostess to Mrs. D. D. Miller for high score, Mrs. C. T. Bruce for traveling, Miss Minnie Williams for bingo and Mrs. Price for consolation. GUESTS AT MT. PROSPECT Thursday dinner guests of Mt. Prospect, the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Arthur MiJJer, were Mr. and MrSj. Gene Wood, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Snead, Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Massie III, Mr. and Mrs. Brue Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Downing Wood. Mahlon Ramey, of Washington, has stated that the year’s end saw his car selling record in good order. Since going to work with the George Washington Garage in Winchester on May 13. Mr. Ramey sold 89 used cars, 13 new Mercurys, and 2 new Lincolns. He states that he hopes to make 1953 even a bigger and better year in his selling of cars. famous semi-annual VALUES IN V EVERY DEPARTMENT ALL FALL AND WINTER MERCHANDISE .3 t r SEMIANNUAL i SALE REDUOED for this sale Only in January and July do we offer such reduced prices! . • ’ "<7-4« ValUtfb. Stof" Front Royal, Va. .... . — -A ' ■ ,r . * ... .'•* - . »

Order of Publication VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY: Emma Sisk vs . . . Decree of Reference Joseph F. Berry, 3220 17th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. C. B. Johnson, Administrator, w.w.a of J. Rufus Berry, deceased, Woodville, Virginia E. E. Johnson, Trustee, Culpeper, Virginia W. HiITTBrown, Trustee, Manassas, Virginia James W. Fletcher, Trustee, Sperryville, Virginia Robert E. Lynch, 3217 Joselyn Street N.W., Washington, D.C. Katherine S. 'Berry, 3220 17th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. J. W. Critzer, Administrator-, d.b.n. of Emily Berry, deceased, Washington, Virginia EXTRACT from a decree of the Circuit Court of said County entered in the above entitled cause on the 29th day of December, * 1952: Upon consideration whereof the Court does hereby order, adjudge and decree that this cause be and the. same hereby is referred to John W. Price, Jr., a commissioner in Chancery of this Court with direction to take, state and forthwith report an account showing the following: First: Whether the deed purported to have been executed by J. Rufus Berry on the 24th day of June, 1949, to Joseph F. Berry, conveying a one-third undivided interest to 176 acres of land, should be set aside and declared void. Second: Who are the owners of the 176 acres of land, the subject matter of this cause, and in what proportions. Third: What liens are against the property, their priorities, and by whom held. Fourth: What debts are against the estate of J. Rufus Berry, deceased, their priorities and by whom held. Fifth: What is the fee simple and annual value of the real property. Sixth: whether all proper parties are before the Court in this cause. Seventh: An account showing what property came or should have come into the hands of C. B. Johnson, Administrator of J. Rufus Berry, deceased, with a statement showing any disbursements made by him as such Administrator. « Eighth: An account showing what property was sold by Joseph F. Berry, to whom sold and the amounts now in his hands to be turned over to C. B. Johnson, Administrator of J. Rufus Berry, de-' ceased. Ninth: What would be a reasonable and adequate attorney’s fee for complainant's counsel for the institution and conduct of this cause. Any other matter, specially stated, which the Commissioner may deem pertinent or which any party may request to be so stated. But before proceeding to execute this decree the Commissioner shall give notice as required by law of the time and place fixed for executing the same, by publication of said notice for two successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, which publication shall be equivalent to personal service of such notice on all parties in interest. I Commissioner's uince .Washington, Virginia January 8th, 1953 The parties in the above entitled cause, and all parties interested in the subject matter thereof, will take notice that on the 26th day of January, 1963, at the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m. of that day and that on the 27th day of January, 1953, at the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virginia, between the hours of 10:30 o’clock a.m. and 5 ;00 o’clock p.nu of that day, I will proceed to execute the above decree, when and where they ape required to attend with such books, papers, vouchers and evidence, as will enable me to comply with the said order of Court. If the said proceedings he not Woodville News Notes Miss Lois Weakley, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Weakley of Etlai^ was a guest last week of Mrs. Ruby Jenkins and family. Miss Weakley was acompanied home on Sunday afternoon by her sister, Miss Betty Jane Weakley and Willard Jenkins. Mrs. Clifton Clarke and daughter, Wilma Jean, Charles Burke and Charlie Burke were Saturday afternoon^ callersof Mr. and Mrs. Burton Orange. R. M. Johnson'and Raymond Johnson were in Charlottesville Monday. Mrs. Annie Fincham was a guest Saturday of John Fincham and Miss Virginia Settle. completed on said dates, they will be adjourned from day to day at the same time and places until completed. JOHN W. PRICE, JR. Commissioner in Chancery for the Circuit Cotirt of Rappahannock County, Virginia. l-8-2tc Mrs. Albert Garke was the dinner guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burke and family near Culpeper. * Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson returned home last week after spending the holiday with Mrs. Johnson’s sister. Mrs. E. *W. Hechler, near Richmond. '-—^ - Friday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson were Mr. and Mrs. Press Pulliam of Alexandria. Mr. and Mrs. -C. E. Johnson of Sperryville .were Sunday afternoon callers of Misses Sis and Bertha Johnson. ...MIGHT BRANDY APPLES LAIRD & CO. • NORTH GARDEN, VA. Mrs. Roadcap Atkins and daughter, Margaret, of Amissville, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Pullen and family, and Mrs. Lacy Orange were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clarke. Miss Ruby Pullen was a Saturday night guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Garke. Rev. and Mrs. Fy S. Carter were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson Sunday. , SEW... DURING THE WINTER MONTHS AHEAD Look to Vogue for the best in styles Look to Johnson’s for the best in fabrics JOHNSON’S “The Home of Better Fabrics” 142 N. Main Street CULPEPER Worlds newest Vn powers BUICK'S - 6REATEST CARS IH 5QGREAT YEARS TTERE you see pictured the Golden Anniversary Roadmaster — engineered, styled, powered and bodied to be fully worthy of its paragon role in this fiftieth year of Buick building. A quick listing of simple facts will reveal just cause for celebration. It has the world's newest V8 engine. Vertical valves; 12-volt electrical system; 180 pounds lighter; entire engine is so compact, a new, more maneuverable chassis has been built around it. It has 188 Fireball horsepower. A new Buick record; engine horsepower per pound increased 40%. ★ It has a compression ratio of 8.5 to 1. Highest compression on the American scene today; bettered fuel economy. if It has a dynamic-flow muffler. For the first time in automotive history, a muffler with zero power loss. It has a new Twin-Turbine Dynaflow Drive. Now adds far swifter, quieter, more efficient getaway to infinite smoothness at all speed ranges. It has new braking power. Most powerful braking action of any Buick in fifty years; plus the new ease of Power Brakes, optional at extra cost. ★ *♦ has a still finer ride. The softest, steadiest, most buoyantly level ride that Buick*s advanced engineering has yet produced. 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Sperryville Reis Notes Mr. and Mrs. John R. Revercomh v ere guests on Friday, evening of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Gore andMrs. Helen Bruce. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Shackleford and son, Henry Shackleford and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wood were dinner guests of Miss Eda Finks on Monday, who also had for her supper guests, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Berry and Miss Hettie Gibbs of Culpeper. On Monday night Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wood, who were guests on Sunday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Keyser at “The Oaks." • Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wood visited Col. and Mrs. King in the memorial hospital, Winchester, on New Years Eve. ilffTltda Finks, Mrs. Mary Thornhill and Mrs. J. Rodes Brown were guests of Rev. and Mrs. A. Paul Thompson Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Rodes Brown Jr. were guests of Rev. and Mrs.. Thompson Saturday evening. Members of the V. F. W. Post, auxiliary and friends who visited Mr. and Mrs. Maury Brown on Monday night were Mr. and Mrs. Rodes Brown Jr., Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. James Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kilby, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Atkins, Mrs. Lucy Clater, Carson Johnson, and Lee Thornton. Mrs. Taylor acted as hostess and served refreshments to the group. Guests at “Barlow," the home of Mr n nH Yfr« C Wf Helen Bruce, during the holidays were Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Partlow, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Partlow, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Partlow, Mr. and Mrs. Reid Partlow and Jack Partlow. Mr. Partlow Sr. was taken ill and remained for a week’s stay at “Barlow.” Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Smhh of Gainesville were also guests of Mrs. Helen Bruce during the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Blown, Miss j£an Brown and Pvt. Charles R. Brown were dinner guests on Christmas Day of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Shirey in Front Royal. Miss Louise Cloud, who returned with her brother, Dearl Cloud, to Falls Church on New Year’s Day to spend the week end with Mrs. Annie Fincham, returned to her home Saturday-afternoon. Gene R. Jenkins of Frederick, Maryland, spent a few days with his relatives last week in the county. Mrs. James M. Yates, who spent last week in Arlington with Mr. and Mrs. J H. Aylor and family, returned on Friday to her home at the Lee Highway hotel. Mrs. Holmes Hall, who spent several days last week in Richmond with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reynolds, returned- on Saturday, accompanied by Mrs. Eda M. WilHs, who was a guest for the week end of Mrs. William Meade Fletcher at “Thornton Hill.” a Luncheon guests on Friday of Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer were Mrs. Jack Bruce and two children, Manly and' Dianne, Mrs. Maurice Manuel, Wallace and Harriett Manuel and Miss Maureen Curry. Mrs. Maurice Manuel and her two children, Wallace and Harriett, spent several days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schaefer. Mrs. Catherine Brown and daughter and son, Shirley and Julian, were guests for the holidays of Mrs. Brown’s son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roy White in Winchester. Mrs. Brown and children siwm New Year in Arlington with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Payne, who acompanied them home for a week-end visit. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Aylor during the holiday season were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Atkins and baby girl, Barbara Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cozio, and Miss Joan Kelly Aylor of Arlington. Mrs. Aylor visited her daughter for several ‘ days during last week. Mr. and Mrs. Julian Wayland of Washington, D. C. were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wayland. Mrs. Maurice Shirey and Bobby Thomas of Front Royal were guests on Friday night of Mr. and Mrs. ♦ M. W. Brown. Miss Jean Brown returned with them for an ove* night visit with her sister, Mrs. Shirey. , Mrs. Mary Thornhill of Glasgow is at “Rock VHlaM for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. Rodes Brown. On Sunday Mrs. Thornhill was a guest of Mrs. Lucy Yowell in F. T. Valley. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wood were supper guests on Sunday night of Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Julian Ragan were Sunday guests of Mrs. Ragan’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Brown. Miss Betty Casarotti, Miss Jean Brown and Allen Brown motored to Richmond on Sunday with Bobby Thomas, who is a student at the Medical College and on their return were supper guests in the Brown home._ Other visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Maury Brown during Christmas week were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fletcher, James Wayland and daughter and son, Miss Charlotte .Wayland and Russell Wayland of Front Royal, J. E. Wayland, E. W. Gore and Dike Quaintance. Mrs. Mildred Thornton is a guest for a few days of her son and daughter-in-lawr, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Thornton, who have been visiting relatives here, left on Sunday for their home in Athens, Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Weddle and baby have returned after a holiday visit with relatives in Massachusetts. Mrs. Thomas Cozzo and Miss Joan Kelly Aylor of Arlington were Sunday guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Aylor. Mrs. Aylor is suffering with a badly sprained ankle as a result of a fall at her home Saturday. f CHURCH SERVICES The Rev. Arthur L. Ribble will conduct the regular eleven o’clock and communion services at Trinity Episcopal church, Sunday January 11. CANASTA PARTY Miss Elizabeth Smith ertflrtained at a canasta party Wednesday evening. Her guests were Judy Hawkins, Edna Yates Schaefer, Betty Taylor Bruce, Evelyn Miller, Elsie Mae Jenkins, Mildred Maney, Frances Walker, Maureen Curry, Nancy Brown and Linda Lou Dodson. High score prize went to Evelyn Miller. Low went to Maureen Curry and bingo went to Frances Walker. Ralph Straun and Ranny Aylor spent the holiday in Richmond. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Coffey were Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Jones, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Muterspangle and their families of Alexandria. Pvt. Charles R. Brown, who is stationed at Camp Breckenridge, Ky., spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maury W Brown. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Pillar and daughter. Miss Peggy Pillar have returned to their home in “Jenkins Hollow” after a visit with their relatives in Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Coffey Jr., W. N. Rector and Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Coffey were dinner guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nethers at FHnt Hilt On Monday Mrs. F. D. Coffey and daughter-in-law, Mrs. F. D. Coffey Jr. were guests of Mrs. Coffey's brother, Raymond Rfcctor in Conde. Mrs. Raymond Rector, who has been ill at her home for some time, has entered Warren Memorial hospital, Front Royal. W. N. 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Washington News Notes Mr. and Mrs. John R. DeBergh, Mrs. Elizabeth H. DeBergh and Dr. and Mrs. George H. Davis of Warrenton were supper guests Sunday evening of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Davis Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wagner and daughter, Linda Lou, were in New York for a few days during the holiday. Enroute home they, with Mrs. Wagner's mother, stopped over to see Miss Margaret Compton and brother, W. C. Compton. Mrs. Wagner remained in the Compton home for a few days before going to her daughter’s in Arlington, where she and her husband are making their home. ' Sunday dinner guests of Miss Mary Bruce were Mrs. Thomas Williams, and son, Thomas Jr., Mrs. Agnes Williams, Mrs. N. R. Cannon and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jenkins and daughter,' Geraldine. Saturday dinner guests of Miss Mary Bruce were Mrs. Elizabeth Gray of Front Royal, Miss Addie Butler and Joe Burke. Mrs. Gertie Fincham had as her dinner guests New Year Day Mr. and Mrs. Albert Frazier and Mrs. Annie Frazier of Arlington, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fincham and family, Henry Jr. and Brenda of Front Royal, Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Fincham and son, Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Fincham and family, Wilson Jr., Mae and Tommy of Flint Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Ned Settle and daughter, Betty Jean Settle. Afternoon guests of Mrs. Fincham were Mrs. Frazier and son, Bobby. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Johnson of Washington, D. C. were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Fincham. Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Fincham, Caroll Racer and son, Caroll Jr., and daughter, Miss Lois Racer were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Johnson in Washington, D.C. Flint Hill News Notes Mrs. D. E Yowell and Miss Ruth Yowell of Etlan visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nethers Sunday evening. Miss Polly Nethers, who has been a guest in the Yowell home for several days, acompanied them to her home. Mrs. J. B. Williams and Miss Minnie Williams have returned after a holiday visit with Mrs. Williams’s son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark of Bon Air. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Williams of Hilton Village also visited at the Clark home. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Williams are home after a two weeks visit with Mrs. Williams’s parents of Easley, South Carolina. Mrs. E. R. Browning, who has been spending several days with Mrs. Robert Turner of Washington, D. C., returned home on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Profitt had as their guests for several days last week, Mr. and Mrs, Garfield Ryone and five sons of Providence, „R. I., Mrs. Ryone is a sister of Mrs. Profitt and Mr. Ryone is manager of the Circular Tool Co. in Providence. Ben Towell of North Garden was a week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith Jr. Mrs. G. W. Smith and Mrs. R. L. Massie entertained jointly for dinner in the home of Mrs. Massie. Their guests were Mr. and tyrs. James Yates, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Wood, Ben Towell and G W. Smith Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wood were at North Garden on Monday for the day visiting Mr. and Mrs, Oliver Smith. The occasion was Mr. Smith’s birthday. Miss Ruth Stevens and Mrs. Russell Wood spent Monday in Winchester. Miss Hilda Nethers has returned to Harrisonburg Memorial hospital where she has a position as a nurse, after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nethers for a few days. pinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nethers were Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Coffey, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coffey Jr., and W. N. Rector. Amissville News Note Jim Justis of Middleburg vras a guest for a few days last week of Buddy Tapp. Mr. and Mrs. Hall and son of Arlington were guests for a few days last week of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Laing Jr. and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Justis. Home Appliances 1953 MODELS ON DISPLAY NOW ELECTRIC RANGES: LER-53—Complete with clock timer, Rocket burners, large oven, 2 storage cabinets, flou^escent lighting..$259.95 LER-2-52—same accessories,' without Rocket burners, with 30-inch oven ...v.$229*95 REFRIGERATORS: 1 year*guarantee. 5 years warranty. Each comes equipped with butter conditioner. LEONARD LKPC - 9.4 cu. ft. Magic Cycle, defrosts each 24 hours. Cold from top to floor, no lost space.... $339.95 LEONARD LKHC - 9.4 cu. ft. push-button defrosting.$299.95 LEONARDLAN7.6 cu. ft.... $219.95 Contact our representative: B. J. SHOWERS, phone 1028, Front Royal SOUTHERN STATES FRONT ROYAL CO-OPERATIVE ' * - ■ • » • •. k PAUL SHADE, Manager : PHONE 105 - FRONT ROYAL •• » Wubiifton Dolirery ok Monday Willie Laing spent last week end with Billy Justis of Middleburg. , Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pawley, Miss Virginia Tapp and nephew and Miss Sarah Sites spent last Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Justis. Rev. and Mrs. Ledford Vaughn and son, Ledford Jr., of Lynchburg, were Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Green and Miss Virginia Tapp. Mr. and Mrs. Standish Riley entertained friends for dinner on Tuesday. Mrs. Russell Hackley and son and Mrs. Groves, L. H. Luttrell and granddaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Justis and children were guests on Tuesday afternoon of Miss Virginia Tapp. Mrs. Richie Colvin and Roy James were dinner guests Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Appleton of Warrenton. faVQR’TL FUJSELL-YOUNG ICE CREAM COMPANY Culpeper, Virginia Bryant Corbin returned home Monday from Winchester Memorial hospital after an operation. He is much unproved. James Shutter of Arlington was a supper guest Tuesday night of Miss Virginia Tapp. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Green and daughter, Miss Peggy Anne Green were dinner guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Sandridge of Ellcton. Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Jacobs and family called to see Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Corbin Wednesday night. i' Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Wilkerson and Miss Lolla Silman of Front Royal were dinner guests Tuesday of Mrs. Richie Colvin. Mr. and Mrs. John Tapp were in Winchester on Monday. Mrs. Charlie Moss is on the sick list. Mrs. Richie Colvin was a Friday afternoon guests of Miss Virginia Tapp. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mahoney of Washington, D. C. were week-end guests of Miss Tapp. BIRTHDAY PARTY Miss Nancy Wood entertained for her birthday, Sunday, at a theatre party an Culpeper. Her guests were Ray Snead, Tom Massie, Myrla Ann Updike and Taylor Updike Jr. DANCE j SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 AT j WASHINGTON, VA. | SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Dancing from 8:30 until 12 Benefit of ~r~ MARCH OF DIMES MUSIC BY VANCE BUTLER & His Playboys t • ’ -eo'6’ w x# w ey*» ^° viJ»of^• rsS^tfT"^' ^ O8^ t*4* *•*?!*>** *«» tf*’’*’*1^''0***' ° ',rfo»w5^'“U,>. <f* At §r**hst m*hMm9$ rfltwifcf history! * . Pankwcuf, Ck&Mudet, One. 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News Among Our Colored Readers The PTA of Washington Elementary school will be held Friday night, January 9, art 7:30. Everyone is urged to attend. The Rappahannock Women’s and Men’s club will 'give a social at the Washington School, January 30, at 8 p.m. Plenty of good music. Richard Holmes, who has been on the sick list, is improving slowly. Mrs. Guy Porter and daughters of New York are spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Jennie Fitzhugh. Mrs. Fannie Jackson spent a few days in Washington, D. C. with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harrison. Christinas guests of Mrs. Hattie Jackson were, Mr. and Mrs. John Haney, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Haney and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson and family of Peola Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Ned Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tackson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mogan Matthews and family of Burke, Charlie Haney and son, Bill Haney of Scrabble,. Pete Williams Jackson of Washington, D.C. Thomas Wigington, Willard Wigingrton of Sperryville B rue wood Grant, Miss Della Carder and daughter. Miss Catherine Carder of Washington. Miss Carder was acompanied by Lillard Jackson. A. B. Jones and Mrs. Catherine Williams of Washington, D. C. were Monday night guests of Mrs. Nannie Starks. Also Charles Hunter of Washington, D. C. was Monday night guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs W. H. Hunter. Mrs. Margaret Hunter entered the Warren Memorial hospital in Front Royal for an operation on Tuesday. No tears in your eyes when you peel onions. Just hold them under running cold water as you peel them. Get more juice out of lemons. Heat them quickly in hot water Jor several minutes before squeezing. * * * If it’s not too expensive, why not give the other fellow the benefit of the doubt? CLASSIFIED ADS Rates: 2c 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.' FOR SALE FOR DELIVERY of Washington Post, daily or Sunday. 65C Sunday; $1.30 daily; $1.75 daily & Sunday. Mail or delivery. Call or write W. P. Jenkins, Culpeper, phone 7289; or leave message at Washington-2851. l-8-8tpd Wanted WANTED—10 or 12 choice bred Angus heifers, Bangs vaccinated. SLAVIK, Amissviile. ltp W'ANTED — Arrangements for ride to and from work in Culper daily. Phone Sperryvilie2681. ltc WANTED — Scrrp iron, meterags. Hides. Giuseng. STOKES SURPLUS & SALVAGE, Front Roya>. 6-4-tfc For Rent FOR RENT — 3-room apartment, with bath, heat. Private entrance. In Miss Annie Miller Almond’s home, Washington. Apply at Rappahannock National Bank. l-l-2tpd. Notide NOTICE to debtors of Highway _.Garage. Due to recent robbery, I would appreciate immediate payment of all debts owed to Highway Garage. I dislike to press payment, but find it necessary due to circumstances. ROBERT W. BROWN. l-l-2c Strayed LOST—Black heifer, weight 600 to 780 lb. Clip in ear AF2265, notch in other ear. Any information. Call MISS MARY BRUCE, Washington-2563. 1-8-tfc . • - ■ * Charter No. 11797 Reserve District No. 5 • REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE First National Bank Of Flint Hill, In the State of Virginia . At the close of business on December 31, .1952 Published in response to call made 'by Comptroller of the Currency, under Section 5211, U. S. Revised Statutes. ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, including reserve balance, and cash items in process of collection__$201,332 00 U. S. Government obligations, direct and guaranteed_ 100,250.94 Corporate stocks (including $1000.00 stock of Federal Reserve bank) --- 1,000.00 Loans and discounts (including $73.76 overdrafts)_153,112.72 Bank premises owned $1.00, furniture and fixtures $59-6.00 597.00 TOTAL ASSETS $462,292.66 LIABILITIES Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations .......305,166.12 Time deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations 116,723.33 Deposits of States and political subdivisions_ 4,950.00 Other deposits (certified and cashier’s checks, etc) 1 351 00 TOTAL DEPOSITS_-__$422,19o’.45 Other liabilities -.. 86.60 TOTAL LIABILITIES _________________$422,277.05 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Capital Stock: (c) Common stock, total par $25,000.00, __ 25,000.00 Surplus .-.*... 10,000.04) Undivided profits _- 5,016.61 TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS.. $ 40,015.61 TOTAL LIABILITIESAnd CAPITAL ACCOUNTS ..$462,292.66 State of Virginia, County of Rappahannock, ss: I, John S. Browning, cashier of the above-named bank, do solemn? Jy swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. JOHN S. BROWNING, Cashier. * 9 Correct—Attest: PRANK H. CARY HERBERT POSTER JOHN R. MOORE, JR. Directors. (SEAL) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3 day of January. 1953 FRANCES E. BRADFORD, Notary Public. My Commission Expires October 81st, 1956. advertisement National Champion Herbert N. Kirkpatrick, Loudoun County farmer and livestock feeder, won the 1951 National Corn Crown with his outstanding yield of 204.67 bu. per acre. Kirkpatrick won this National Crown over all entrants with DeKalb 849. 4,049 other farmers in the contest made an average yield of 97.85 bu. per acre. - J. E. KEYSER, DeKalb agent, will appreciate your 'order. Telephone: Washington-2551. - Here are some suggestions for easier ironing. Iron the ruffles first before you iron the main part of the garment. This goes for pockets, facings, and sleeves too. Saving Your Ewe Lambs? Saving good ewe lambs for replacements can result in high quality, profitable flocks. Saving poor lambs is one of the quickest ways out of the sheep business. That’s the advice from George Allen, Jr., sheep specialist at VPI. He says to build flocks, save only lambs from the larger, heavier milking, heavier shearing, good producing ewes, Lambs unfit for market are unfit for replacements. GUESTS AT MAPLE SPRINGS Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Miller of “Maple Springs” were Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Brown and son, Harold Jr., of Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. William Mathews and son, Rice, of Front Royal, 'Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kessler and son, Edward Jr., of Washington and Lee University and son, Mr. ami Mrs. Carlyle Humelsign of Washington, D. C. and Mr. and' Mrs. C. A. Speak of College Park, Maryland. BRIDGE PARTY " Mr. and Mrs. Brown Miller Entertained at bridge on Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Quaintance in the F. T. Valley. Those playing included Mr. and Mrs. John Davis, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kilby, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Estes, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Johnson Jr., Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Snead, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. P. Lee Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Quaintance, Mr. and Mrs. J. Rodes Brown Jr., and Mrs. Lyle Miller. High score prize for the ladies and men was awarded to Mrs. J. P. Snead and John Davis. Mrs. C. E. Johnson won the traveling prize and low score prizes were won by Mrs. James Thornton and R. E. Wood. The Tender Hearted Leader By G. M. Profitt “I will lead on softly, according as the cattle that goeth before me and the children be able to endure.” Gen. 33:14 Here is a beautiful picture of the thoughtfulness of Jacob concerning the care of his children and cattle. He would not permit them to be pushed beyond their reasonable endurance. We often forget the young and tender in our busy rush to gain time, or |o keep ahead of the time in this day and age. » Jacob was well acquainted’ with the shepherd Jife and knew just how far they could travel in a day without over driving and so he said, “I will lead on softly.” Yes, while Jacob was a good shepherd, we have a greater and more considerate shepherd* thai> he, the Lord Jesus Christ. He referred to Himself as the “Good Shepherd” ready to give his life for the sheep. This shepherd knows our weakness and temptations, therefore He prepared for our safety and assurance with the following promise. “There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear; but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation provide a way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." I Cor. 10:13. If we will trust in this promise we will have no fear as we approach the unknown paths ahead. The First Baptist church of Flint Hill began the New Year with a good attendance and very fine offering. May we keep the good work going. Remember die services will be at 7:30 pm Sunday, January 11. The pastor is speaking on the subject of “Rode Personality." The Washington Baptist church ajpo had an" even better attendance. There were 94 present for Sunday school and a fine crowd at the evening- service. Their offering was also up. The worship hour January 11 will be at 11 a.m. The pastor is speaking on the subject; of “The Lamp of Phophecy.” You will miss something v if you ate Absent from our fellowship. Remember the public is invited to all our services in both churches. — * -—-- ----- Charter No. 6443 Reserve District No. 6 REPORT OF CONDITION OF The Rappahannock National Bank Of Washington, In the State of Virginia At the Close of business on December 31, 1352 Published in response to call made by Comptroller of the Currency, under Section 5211, U. S. Revised Statutes. ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, including reserve balance, and cash items in process of collection_$203,644.76 U. S. Government obligations, direct and guaranteed_ 597,950,00 Obligations of States and political subdivisions__ 63,190.00 Other bonds, notes, and debentures___ 100,730.00 Corporate stocks (including $3,250.00 stock of Federal Reserve bank)________-/->__ 3,250.00 Loans and discounts (including $70.88 overdrafts)_ 369,041.52 Bank.premises owned $1,700.00, furniture and .. fixtures $1,499.94 _______ ’ 3,139.94 . TOTAL ASSETS.,__ $1,341,006.22 LIABILITIES Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations___.---$ 696,599.41 Time deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations 436,576.74 Deposits of United States Government (including postal savings 2___ 445.12 Deposits of States and political subdivisions_ 68,512.53 Other deposits (certified and cashier’s checks, etc.)_ *7,509.37 TOTAL DEPOSITS__ $1,209,643.17 TOTAL LIABILITIES.. $1,209,643.17 CAPITALACCOUNTS — Capital Stock: (c) Common stock, total par $50,000.00 _$ 50,000.00 Surplus--- 58,000.00 .Undivided profits t____:----- 21,386.47 Reserves (and retirement account for prefeerred stock)_ 1,376.58 TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS__$131,363.05 TOTAL LIABILITIES and CAPITAL ACCOUNTS $1,341,006.22 MEMORANDA Assets pledged or assigned to secure liabilities and for other purposes _ 78,725.00 State of Virginia, County of Rappahannock, ss: I, J. Rodes Brown, Jr., cashier of the above-earned bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. . J. RODES BROWN, JR.’, Cashier Correct—Attest: 6 - JAMES W. FLETCHER WADE H. MASSIE, JR. D. D. MILLER * * Directors Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of January, 1953 (SEAL) MILDRED T. FLETCHER, Notary Public. My commission exires June 12, 1954. -—-a—~—:—_1■■ ■■■ .■ — -- “LOOKS LIKE NEW, DOESN’T IT?” oTTTtI£r*^8yoJ?«.&^ttk?con<>micml wallboard from CULPEPER SUPPLY. Paint it, varnish it or wallpaper it and you'll have sparkling new* walls. All home repairs are economical when you pay for your mat®rials on our Budget Terms. Come in for free estimates and advice today and see. EVERYTHING FOR HOME REPAIR JOBS CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORPORATION Pbone 8770 CULPEPER “Rag mm* BmO* With Confidence”