Rappahannock News, January 22, 1953

VIRGINIA JAN 2 3 1953 tATf 1IBSAR U‘» VOLUME 4—NUMBER 12 WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA, THURSDAY«MORNING, JANUARY 22, 1953 f School Future Rests In People's Wishes, Gasque States There are no new plans for building schools in Rappahannock was the opinion of Supt. Q. D Gasque at the / Flint Hill P-TA meeting Friday night, January 16. Before a group of about 80 interested parents, Mr. Gasque made the flat statement, “There will be no school improvement in the county until the people show that they want it” Progress toward a new high school building stands as of December, 1950, said Mr. Gasque, when die deadline on the Battle Fund gifts set up a program for the county: to build a consolidated high school at Flat Woods with the eventual aim of three elementary schools, one at Sperryville, one at Washington, and one at Flint Hill, and primary schools at More convenient points throughout the county. In reply to Flint Hill parents’ plea _, for \a new building, Mr. Gasque agreed that there was a sore need for better facilities, but he maintains, with the school board, that the most urgent need as of this date is the «*high school building, for such would free the Washington school building for elementary grade rooms and relieve some of the crowded conditions. The present plan could be changed, stated Mr. Gasque. Since the Board of Supervisors refused to accept the plan for building of the. high school at Flat Woods when it entailed a 15-cent increase in the levy, the funds in gift to Rappahannock have Jain dormant and ajga- now approximately $130,006. Mr. Gasque expressed the belief that the school board would change (8m SCHOOL FUTURE—3) Oyster-Ham Supper Sponsored By Youth Cater There will be an Oyster-Ham Supper, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on January 30 in The Amissville Youth Center. The Supper is being sponsored by the Amissville Baptist church benefit its Youth Group and the Youth Center. The proceeds will go to purchase equipment for and operation of the Center. You not only are cordially invited to be present and to enjoy the food and fellowship, but also urged to support your Young People of this community. The Youth Center is sponsored by the Amissville Baptist church, but is for the wholesome use of all our Youth in the Amissville area. Plate each $1. The dinner wll consist ef Oysters or Ham with all the trimmings that go to make a fine meal. Won’t you stand behind your Young People in | providing wholesome, Christian recreation for them? We look forward to seeing you at the Supper. Rockets Defeat Woodstock Id Double-header The Rappahannock Rockets girls’ defeated Woodstock girls’ team Fri-' day night January 20, at Sperryville auditorium, with a score of 57-8. Those playing in the girls’ team were: Forwards: Sally Dwyer, Ruby Dwyer and Dorothy C. Woodward. Guards: Frances Gilbert, Helen Coffey and Louise Cloud. Ruby Dwyer was high-scorer, with 32 points. Dorothy Woodward scored 16 and Sally Dwyer, 9. The Rockets boys’ team defeated the Woodstock boys by scoring 77-18. Those playing on the team were Pete Clater,, Jackie Gilbert, William Armentrout, Nick Casko, Donald Groseclose, Gordon Thompson, and Cecil Jackson. Donald Groseclose was high-scorer, scoring 35 points. Pete Clater scored t 16; William rmentrout, 13; Jackie Gilbert, 6; Gordon Thompson, 5; and Cecil Jackson, Z iCountq Home SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK 1 „ Monday, January 26, Upholstering at Slate Mills. Wednesday, January 28, Slip cover clinic for agents. Thursday, January 29, Castleton H. D. meeting at Mrs. John Woodward’s at 1:30 p.m. *. Saturday, January 31, Leader Train ing meeting for all 4-H leaders and Jr. leaders. Robert Sealock opened Reager 4-H meeting Monday with a prayer and Herman Williams read devotionals *The club decided to begin work of National 4-H Club Week. As program this month Bill Harrison gave a demonstration on “How to Introduce People.” Project 'work this month was on eating a good breakfast and setting the table. r-f: Belle Meade 4-H met Wednesday with Virgil Updike as guest speaker. Mr. Updike, an All Star, told the 4-H’ers the honor of becoming an All Star and how they may become one in the future. This club plans to sell cards as a means pf raising money. 4-H Display committee appointed were Rachel Jenkins, Jean Kennedy, Leroy Jenkins, and Richard Jenkins. Entertainment for meeting was Mathew Burton played guitar and sang and Jimmy Frye played a harmonica solo. Project work this month was adjusting of patterns and studying pattern guide. WoodviMe 4-H club met Friday for H.D. NEWS, Pag* S) Fire Company Plans Activities A joint meeting of offers o£ the auxiliary and Rappahannock Volunteer Fire Company was held Thursday, January 15, at the Clerk’s office, Washington. Plans were discussed for the coming year’s program. A desire was expressed to organize a county-wide baseball team to be sponsored by the three fire companies of the county. One suggestion was a spelling bee between the three fire companies. Ariother plan was for a county-wide carnival to be owned by the fire companies and held at Sperryville, Amissville ana Washington , some time during the summer on dates to be decided on by the companies. An expression was voiced to hold a joint meeting soon with the other, fire companies in the county to discuss these suggestions. Two other suggestions made at the meeting were to try to get a college glee club for some date in the spring, and to present a local talent or amateur contest at a future date. 4-H Clubs Plan Special Newspaper Issue Under the leadership of Miss Lelia Gentry, a member of Washington 4-H dub, the county clubs plan to publish a special issue of Rappahannock News during the 4-H dub week in March. Miss Gentry, of Flint Hill, is collecing information on the history of 4-H club work in the county. She would appreciate receiving news clippings, programs of events, pictures, and any other data concerning 4-H clubs and members in past years. Named Judge of 26th Judicial District Rayner varsEmsneai^^^^^^^ Commonwealth Attorney of Rappahannock, was named Circuit Judge the 26th Judicial District to succeed Judge J. R. H. Alexander, Leesbqrg' who retired December 61. The appointment of Mr. Snead was made last Thursday by Governor John/3. Battle. Moffett and Price Are Listed For Commonwealth Attorney William F. Moffett, Jr., and John W. Price, Jr., are the two candidates for the office of Commonwealth Attorney, with the appointment of Rayner V; Snead as judge for the 26th district. The appointment will be for the unexpired term of three yeears, since R. V. Snead was elected Commonwealth Attorney for a four-year term November, 1951. It falls to Mr. Snead, as judge, to appoint his successor in the office of Commonwealth Attorney. William F. Moffett, Jr., 32, is at present Probation and Parole Officer for the 11th Parole District, comprising eight northern Virginia counties. Son of a former Rappahannock county Commonwealth Attorney, “Billy” Moffett lives with his wife, the former Miss Jean Buxton, their three children, Frank, Paige, and Jean, and his mother, Mrs. Louemma Carter Moffett, in Washington. Mr. Moffett was graduated with a B.A. degree from Washington A Lee in June 1942. Entering the Coast Guard, 1942, he was commissioned ensign and served as commander of a coast guard vessel taking part in the Philippine and New Guinea landings. He served the duration of World War II and was discharged a lieutenant. Returning to Washington & Lee, Mr. Moffett received his B. L. degree in 1947 and was admitted to the bar the same year. He began his practice of law in Rappahannock in 1947, and until his appointment as parole officer last year, was also occupied as fanner and onehardist. John W. Price, Jr., 29, lives in Washington with his mother, Mrs. Louise Miller Price. He was at Hampden-Sydney when called to the army. Following overseas serice with the army engineers in World War II, Mr. Price went to work in Washington, D.C., and began studying law at National Law School. He was working at construction* work in Fauquier county when he passed his state bar examinations last winter. At present, he is beginning his law practice in the County. County Schools Closed To Prevent "Flu” Supt. Q. D. Gasque and Dr. J. P. Snead, after a consultation on Saturday, decided to close the Rappahannock county schools for a week. Dr. Snead stated that the “flu” epidemic in the county was becoming serious among pupils and teachers. Closing the schools would be one means by which a spread of the disease might be checked. You have heard the old adages, “It never rains, but it pours,” and also “The harder the storm the sooner it is over.” Well, both of these seem to apply to the school situation, because the bfoiler in the Rappahannock High School blew up on Friday, therefore only "one week’s vacation will be needed at this school. The boiler is being replaced this week and unless further complications set in the school bells will tole. all over the county Monday, January 26, as a summons to pupils and teachers to return to work. CHURCH SERVICES The Rev. S. C Stickley will conduct the regular 11 o'clock services in the Washington Methodist church, Sunday January 25, BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Lester Yates announce the birth of a daughter, born in Page Memorial Hospital, January 19. Rayner V. Snead Named 26th District Circuit Judge Rayner Varser Snead, of Washington, was named by Governor John S. Battle to succeed Judge J. R. H. Alexander in the 26th Judicial District, following Judge Alexander's retirement December 31, 1952. Mr. Snead's appointment is until the next session of the General Assembly. Mr. Snead states that he will qualify either Friday or Saturday in the Clerk’s Office, Washington. •He says he will try to make the appointment of his successor as Commonwealth Attorney early next week. Born in Gid Brown Hollow, Rayner Snead was educated at Washington High School and the University of Virginia. He is the son of John Peyton Snead, Jr., who died in 1935, and Mrs. Annie Keyser Snead, who died last year. His brother, Dr. John P. Snead, III, and sister, Miss Marjorie Snead, live at Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. Snead (the former Miss Lois Doran of Missouri) live in Washington with their three children, Ray, g, Dana, 6, and Sam, 4. The newly-nanied judge served in the navy in World War II, seeing Mediterranean service before being discharged as a lieutenant in December, 1945. He returned to Rappahannock to practice law. Mr. Snead was elected Commonwealth Attorney in 1947, defeating the incumbent, George H. Davis, Jr. He was re-eelected in 1951. He is a member of the Virginia and American Bar associations. ’ Mr. Snead’s name belies his family connection in the county, uiien one would expect him to be either Keyser or Miller. He states that he is named for an uncle of Lumberton, N. C., who, incidentally, is a judge, L, R. Varser. Mr. Snead’s adherence to family tradition is found in his additional occupation besides the law; he is a farmer and orchardist. New Low-Cost Baler • To Get First Public Viewing in Area The first public showing of the New Holland 'Model 66 automatic twine-tying baler will be held Jan. 24 at 9:30 in the showroom of J. A. Swan, Jr. and Co., 201 South East Streeet, .Culpeper. Long-awaited by farmers with smaller hay acreages, the Model 66 is a low-cost compact baler designed particularly for farmers with smaller hay acreages. Outstanding feature'of the new Model 66 is its pre-compression, action, a brand-new principle in baling which increases the machine’s capacity. Engineers say this is one of the biggest develpments in balers since the introduction of the automatic pick-up baler in New Holland in 1046. ' New Holland President George C. Delp describes the new baler as the “most complete baler ever built”. . . • With the- Model 66 added to the Model 77 twine-tie and the Model 88 wire-tie balers, New Holland now has the complete line of top-capacity, high quality automatic balers to meet the needs and the budget of any man who makes hay, Delp said. The Model 66 has been tested in all parts of the country and in all baled wops, dry, semi-cured and green. It is designed particularly for the farmer with smaller hay acreages and can be used with ’ (See SWAN-—Page 3) CHURCH NOTICE . . Rev- David White Jr., of Richmond witl supple both pulpits Sunday, Mfc Lebanon at 11 o’clock. Woodville at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is cordiaUp Invited to attend, these services.

RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS PUBLISHED THURSDAY MORNING At Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia DIAL WASHINGTON 2S51 LUCY CATHERINE BOWIE —----Publisher Entered as second-class mail matter at the post office at Washington, Virginia SUBSCRIPTION: (in advance)-$2.00 a ypar Our New Judge Rappahannock county is now like tiie proud parent when Son receives the prize on his essay 1 The appointment of Rayner Varser Snead as the district jurge marked the placing of the county’s commonwealth attorney in a place a honor and respect. To local people, who know Rayner Snead, it’s no surprise that he should be appointed. A modest man, conscientious, Mr. Snead is known for his quiet interest in his fellowman. He has a strong sense of right and wants the world to be a better place in which to live. The county has every right to feel proud of their local boy and to wish Judge Snead God-speed. Hie End’s the limit A letter to the editor requested that there be more articles in the paper like the one of January 15 entitled “More About Social Security.” There’s always a desire to furnish the readers with material that is pleasing to the ear, but this subject of (so-called) social security has just about been talked to death. There is no refuting the argument in many spots and cases, social se. curity benefits hive done a good job. Widows and fatherless children have been allowed to stay together in a normal home life. That such is good, there is no denial. There have been other instances where social security has done well. No matter how much it has done, no one has yet proved that the whole set-up of social sceurity was either Constitutional or legal. Of course, Mrs. Cain, down in Mississippi, called it “un-American, un-Constitutional, illegal, and immoral.” Maybe she’s right There are still a few citizens who liked to be asked if they want oldage insurance, and feel that they have the privilege pf naming the insurance company to handle the business for them. Nfc> matter how sweet the benefits and how wonderful the returns, a few people resent being forced into an insurance policy and sent a bill for the annual payment In a few quarters there are voters who accept the situation with a fatalistic view. “Social Security is here to stay,” they say, “and I’m just a little guy and I can’t buck the whole government—but that doesn’t say I’m going to like it!” Why So Expensive? One of the most amazing facts brought out at the Flint Hill ParentTeachers meeting last Friday was the cost of school buildings. Figures showed that it would take $10,000 per room to build a school-house! That is beyond the comprehension of most citizens—especially folks in a rural community who know a little something about the cost of barns and houses. The $10,000-per-room doesn’t include any equipment, either. A double Set of window shades, such as is used in schools, costs about $16 per window; and a plain metal chair for an auditorium will cost $525. $8,000 would be a conservative estimate to equip a 15-room school. That equipment expense is understandable. Black-boards are expensive; desks cost a lot; bells to ring for classes, and all the other many things needed are expensive. The thing that appalls is that perroom cost—$10,0001 What in the world do they pot into the construction-platinum nails? Or perhaps the door-knobs are 24-karat? What are the walls—Italian pink marble? What ore the floors—Persian rugs? . It seems that something has been over-estimated, or else no fellow can afford to build a wood-shed unless he robbed the mint. Most people manage to get good, substantial, fireproof buildings put up, and the cost is far below $10,000 per room. That Washington, D. C., As Viewed By Your Senator, A. Willis Robertson INAUGURATION IS A SYMBOL OF THE NATION’S GROWTH We probably had in Washington this week more visitors for the Inauguration than we have had since the Inauguration of Woodrow Wilson in 1912, when the Democrats felt it was their turn to do some celebrating. No Republican member of the Senate has previously served under a Republican President. And that applies likewise to most of the House members. So, I can fully sympathize with their desire to make the Inauguration of General Eisenhower a grand and glorious event. All this was in sharp contrast with early inaugurations. When George Washington was inaugurated his Secretary of State, Alexander Hamilton, handsome and well dressed as well as possessing a brilliant intellect, wanted the occasion to be a brilliant affair. But Washington, desiring to encourage our infant textile industry, took the oath of office in a brown suit made in a small domestic mill. Nobody attempted to make Thomas Jefferson’s Inaugural a brilliant affair because they knew it was useless. He rode his favorite saddlehorse from the White House to the Capitol, practicing extreme simplicity and demanding it of all connected with the event. The scene at Washington this week reflected the <iif ference between thirteen small States in the days of Washington, which had but recently won their freedom from a great world power, and forty-eight States in 1953 which have become, from the standpoint of wealth and capacity to produce, the greatest power in the world. There was probably more money represented in Washington on Inauguration Day than this or any other Capital of the world has ever known. BUDGET CUTTING PROBLEMS The budget which President Truman submitted to Congress during the first week of this session is significant primarily because it indicates the seriousness of the task of getting the national budget back into balance. President Eisenhower will, of course, have his own budget, which his staff has been working on, for weeks. This budget will be the real basis for our appropriation and revenue actions. During the election campaign General Eisenhower indicated his belief that spending during the fiscal year starting next June could be paid to around $70 billion. After the Truman budget was presented Senator Taft again said he thought the $70 billion figure could be achieved. That would compare with a spending total of $78.6 billion proposed by President Truman. Last year President Truman started out by asking Congress to permit $85.4 billion to be spent this year but we rejtcted some of hb proposals for new spending and by economy cuts n other items we brought the figure down to approximately $74.6 billion of actual spend, >ng, according to the latest Budget Bureau estimates. It would be much more difficult to cut $11 billion out of the new Truman burget, however, because the outgoing President did not include any allowances for the cost of proposed new legislation. All but about $10 billion of the Truman budget is for military services and related national security purposes or for such inflexible items as interest on the national debt and payments which we are obligated to make to veterans. cost of school building construction must be fouled up somewhere along the line, or else the figures were wrong—-but I'm sure I heard that a 15-room school w*ould cost about * $150,000. We shall cut what we can out of /that $10 billion but our ability to do so is limited by the fact that much of it is fof essential things like the postal service, making and enforcing laws, collecting taxes, managing the public debt and administering federal property and records. It is apparent, therefore, that wether or not spending can be kept anywhere near die estimated federal income figure for next year of $687 billion will depend largely on what President Eisenhower feels we need to spend for our national defense and security. •WttmiWlimMWIMmtMtMHMmwnmiWHMIMMIIUMMf * : I 'The Timm Ham Come,9 thm Walras —id , . . PMUpMMI IMIMHIHUI. Somebody told me that today is Byron's birthday. Somebody also told me that you had to know your company before you pronounced “Don Juan,” also. It's strange how you can remember all these, foolish items people have told you, and yet you can forget to pick up the shoes from the repair shop, forget to pay the telephone bill, or forget the madam’s birthday. o o o ^ 1 heard a dessertation the other day on how all the vile literature of the modern day was corrupting the youth. I couldn’t get too excited oyer it. I recall my own younger days. Some of the older kids at school were talking in exciting whispers About a “dirty” book. I liked-to broke my neck until I could get the book and sneak off and hide to read it. Now, at that age my knowledge of “dirty” words was the four-lettered variety scrawled with chalk by the first-graders on sidewalks and the walls of the toilet. I sat in hiding and read the book—reportedly “dirty.” I hunted and hunted. 'Couldn’t find a single dirty word in it; was the dumbest book I’d ever seenl It had a whole lot of silly hugging and kissing in kt That was a bitter lesmn to my young soul. I lost faith in the older kids’ opinions of what was good reading 1 To this day I can’t get too worked up over reports on “corrupting the children with vile literature.” Their minds are usually too clean for the filth to make any impression, o o o A poor bus-driver is dreadfully Panorama to Laray U.S. 211 To Be Improved Major improvements are scheduled to be started soon on a section of U.S. Routt 211 between Luray and the Skyline Drive. State Highway Resident Engineer William C. Poston, of Luray, stated recently that if the necessary right of way negotiations can be completed promptly and the weather is favorable, the work will be started about the first of Febupset. The other day he was bqdring and squirming to get the cumbersome school-bus turned around when he heard a horn honking, denoting impatience in the car behind him. Finally, the bus-driver got the bus far' enough over for the car to whiz by. Poking his head out of the window, the bus-driver yelled at the impatient driver, "In a hellava hurry, ain't you ?’’ Then he turned to a youngster beside him, *Who was that, I wonder?" To which the child replied, “Oh, him? That’s the new preacher." The poor-ole bus-driver says now he’s afraid to go to church I Beginning 3.6 miles east of Luray, the project is designed to broaden sharp curves, ease grades and build a third, or truck lane on the west side of the Blue Ridge from the Skyline Drive to the foot of the mountain. The added 12-foot “creep” lane will allow traffic going up the mountain to pass slow-moving trucks and thus relieve the congestion that now exists when vehicles are unable to pass on the narrow road and sharp turns. The 3.77-mile job will cost an estimated 3254,000, financed from primary highway allocations made to the Staunton Highway District in Page county. Completion of this section will be completed by the end of the year. GUESTS AT AVON HALL Mr. and Mrs. F. Clyde Baggarfy had as their guests at "Avon Hall” during the past week Major William V. Sheppard of Weaverville, North Carolina and John W. Addison and Harry H. Carter of Washington, D. Pitts’ Culpeper Theatres Pitts’ TheatreShow* Daily at 7:15 aad 5:00 Matinee: Tuesday • Thursday - Saturday—3:30 Adults 29c plus 6c tax—55c Children 13c plus 3c tax_16e Thursday, January 22 GILBERT ROLAND — GLENDA FARRELL -IN“APACHE WAR SMOKE V Comedy - Cartoon Friday - Saturday, January 28-24 LON McC ALLISTER -IN“MONTANA TERRITORY” (Filmed in Color) Comedy - Cartoon SON OF GERONIMO, Episode 13 Sunday - Monday - Tuesday, January 25 - 26 - 27 LANA TURNER — FERNANDO LAMAS “THE MERRYWIDOW” (Color by Technicolor) Cartoon 2 Shows Supday: 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, January 28 - 29 DANA ANDREWS — MARTA TOREN “ASSIGNMfepARIS” Cartoon - Novelty PITTS' FAIRFAX t Shows Daily at 7:15 and 9il8—Saturday matinoos: 2:00 mmd 3:41 Children 13c pins 8c tax—16c Adults 29e plus 6e tAx—-36c THURSDAY, JAN. 22 FRANKIE LAINE BILLY DANIELS “RAINBOW ’ROUND MY SHOULDER*’ (Color by Technicolor) (Comedy - Cartoon) FRL *- SAT., JAN. 23 - 24 CENE AUTRY — in — “Winning of The West” Comedy - Cartoon Dick Tracy n Phantom Empire Episode 14 MON.' - TUES., JAN. 26 -27 RHONDA FLEMING 1 STERLING HAYDN — in — ‘THE GOLDEN HAWK” (Color by Technicolor) Cartoon G*n* Buster*, episode 1 WED. - THUR., JAN. 28 - 29 BOUBLE FEATURE BARGAIN PROGRAM VICTOR McLAGLEN “DIAMOND FRONTIER” —Hit No. 2— HOD CAMERON FUZZY KNIGHT _ —in— “TRIGGER TRAIL”

feeder Calf Sale pmmaries Reported "Successful” is the name tag put on Virginia’s 1952 series of feeder calf sales, in spite of falling prices. K. C. Williamson, associate animal husbandman at VPI, in a just-completed summary of the sales, says a total of 20,119 calves were auctioned off at the 24 events of the state, the calves sold averaged 440 pounds per head . . . only 8 pounds under 1951 average weights. Reversing past trends, heifers sold for $406 per cwt, under steer calves. During the past few years heifers have averaged along with, and sometime outsold, steers because of the demand for heifer calves to go back to the farms. However, in 1952 the 12,983 steer calves, averaging 451 pounds sold for an average of $29.06, resuming their producers $131.13 per head. The 7,408 heifers calves averaged 420 pounds and sold for $25 per cwt. returning their discontented producers $105.07 per head. In 1951 steer calves brought $39.49, heifers $39.22. Twenty-eight bulls or stags finished out the total of 20,419 calves which exceeded by 419 the number advertised. The Charlottesville Sale topped all prices with a steer average of $31.64 and a heifer average of $31.67. Charlottesville and Danville were the only two sales where heifers outsold steers. » Rappahannock county’s all-Angus sale, held at Front Royal, had 76 per cent of the calves in the fancy and choice pens, topping all other sales in this respect... ' At Winchester, 3,250 calves were auctioned, making that the largest organized feeder calf sale east of the Mississippi. Almost a half million dollars changed hands that day, with the gross income of the sale amounting to $402,388.79. A Perfect Day For Grandma Grandmother, on a winter’s day, njjljced the cows, and fed them hay, slopped the hogs, saddled the mule, and got the children off to school; did a washing, mopped the floors, washed the windows, and did some chores; cooked a dish of home-dried fruit, pressed her husband’s Sunday suit, swept the parlor, made the bed, baked a dozen loaves of bread, split some firewood and lugged in, enough to fill the kitchen bin; cleaned the lamps and put in oil, stewed some * apples she thought would spoil; churned the butter, baked a cake, then exclaimed, “For heaven’s sake, the calves have got out of the pen”— went out and chased them in again; gathered the eggs and locked the stahle, back to the hpuse and set the table; cooked a supper that was delicious, and afterward washed up all the dishes; fed the cat and sprinkled the clothes, mended a basketful of hose; then opened the organ and began to play, "When you come to the end of a perfect day.” Land Areas Needing Reforestation in County . The Charlottesville Virginia Forest Service District Office reports nearly one-half of the million trees of their allotment have been sold for the spring planting season ending April 1, 1953. The Forest Service states that planting can be profitable if carried out on areas such as the following: 1. On idle or abandoned fields which are more suitable for trees than for crops or pastures. 2. On areas desired for tree growth that are not naturally seeding in. 3. On former pine areas where undesirable hardwoods are predominating. 4. As underplanting of natural open stands, such as woodlands that have large openings. 5. On areas to control erosion, to proyide windbreaks for farm buildings. 6. When shelter planting for game or livestock are desired. Tree seedlings can be planted by hand or with a mechanical tree planter that the Forest Service has for renting to persons planting 8,000 or more trees. By hand planting, 500 to 800 can be planted per man day. When the trees are spaced 6| feet apart, it requires 1.00 trees to plant an acre. . . L SWAN—From Page 1 a one- or two-plow tractor. Low and compact, it is easily maneuvered in small fields, over rough ground and in storage. Heading the list of major new features in the Model 66 is the exclusive pick-up and feeding action which combines compactness and high capacity. Other major features include “bird’s-eye” visibility which lets the operator look over the 4-foot high baler to watch pick-up, tying and baling action without moving from the tractor seat. Low center of gravity and wide wheel tread—7'5"—also combine to give the greatest possible stability on hilly hay-fields. Dual wheels, available as optional equipment, can be mounted alongside standard wheels for extra tread in soft ground. Secret of the high capacity is the pre-compression baling action built into the Model 66. Here's how it works to produce up to six bales a minute, seven tons an hour. The 472-inch Wide pick-up spring; supported to “float” over the ground, handles full-size windrows. An auxiliary wheel guides the pick-up over field contours to make a “clean sweep”. And adjustable windguards hold the hay to the power-driven pick-up for fast feeding. The feeding arrangement keeps a positive pressure on the hay regardless of the size or density of the windrow. Reaching the allsteel feeder* which has a rigid, open-end auger and a springsupported floating bottom, the hay is moved quickly and evenly into the special pre-compression chamber. Then the new pre-compression action takes over. A special plunger compresses the hay before it reaches the wadboard. Then the wadboard, built in horizontally to add to the machine's compactness, works on pre-eompressed instead of loose hay. This speeds up the baling action and results in higher capacity and firmer bales. ' Weighing approximately 2500 pounds and powered' by a 2-cylinder engine the Model 66 produces l bales of sliced hay measuring 14” by 18” and adjustable in length to 30”, 36” or 42’. The Model 66 uses thhe same knotter proved by years of experience on other New Holland -.». ■■■..-. ~ twine-tie balers. Engineers emphasize tite value to the farmer of features like the heavy-duty automotive-type gear box with spiralbevel ring gear and pinion—-noted for smooth, quiet running and long service. Designed for convenience as well as capacity, the Modef66 also includes these features as standard equipment: 1. Adjustable hitch—four vertical positions with overall adjustment of 6”. 2. Adjustable drawbar — offset of 39” for use on road or in field. 3. Bale counter—for# accurate record of bales. 4. Spring-controlled bale tension—for uniform bales. 5. Roll-away bale chute—moves bales from path of tractor for next time around. 6. Adjustable slicing knife—easy to remove for sharpening. Wagon hitch and chute for moving bales to a following wagon, a drawbar jack and baler cover are also available at extra cost. M SCHOOL FUTURE—From ptg. f the {Jans if the members were convinced that the county as a whole wished an elementary school built at Flint Hill, but this school would mean no future high school. Estimated construction of an elementary school for 340 pupils will be $150,000 for a 15-room, according o statements from the state board of education. In order to change plans from the one approved in 1950 (that of the proposed high schol) it would be necessary to make a complete change: to let the state board know if a future high school is possible after this elementary school was built; to show a bona fide plan for a future high schobl; and prove that this elementary buildng would represent the wishes of the majority of people of the entire county. It is supposed that the state board will be agreeable to a change, following a request from thepeople. Then, of course, the board lof supervisors and the local school board would have to aprove. —I ' ~ 'iLUggggBH_Lia \VVWWt\y 1951 PLYMOUTH 4-door sedan 1951 FORD 4-door sedan 1950 CHRYSLER Windsor 4-door sedan 1949 BUICK Snper 4-door sedan 1948 FORD Clnb Coupe 1947 PLYMOUTH 4-door sedan BROS.. INC. 7 CHRYSLER Sale* Service PLYMOUTH CALL WASHINGTON 2575 Flint Hill, Va. Route 522 SCHOOL BOARD TO RE*STUDY The school board has agreed to re-study the problem at the meeting January 21. At this meeting two state men, Mr. Graham and Mr. Jenkins, will be present to discuss the building program. The re-opening of this meeting will be to iscuss the removal of die old plan, as set up after much study in December, 1950, and weigh the facts of a new building program. The main reasoning of the school authorities in keeping the original plan to build a consolidated high school runs to two points: (1) that by putting the high school pupils in a building of their own, 12 rooms now used by them would be released for grade pupils; and (2) the land fior the new high school is already on hand and paid for. * r^1-1 -i "-i-i i!ar. Stop At The ATLANTIC SIGN ___ J. BRADLEY ATKINS Atlantic Service Station SPERRYVILLE, VA. L. B. DULIN, JR. DISTRIBUTOR Atlantic Refining Company CULPEPER, VA. SEMI ANNUAL SALE! ALL WINTER MERCHANDISE MUST GO — --*--— --........—---rirara******••**■*-*-*•— ---- Just What You Have Been Waiting For ROYAL QUALITY SHOPS SEMI- ^ n ANNUAL Of VIE EARLY - FIRST COME

Soil Conservation District Supervisors To Meet at Va. Beach Proposals for a water conservation program for Virginia will be aired at opening sessions of the annual meet* ing of the Virginia association of soil conservation district supervisors at Virginia Beach, January 27. C. E. Busby, soil conservationist for the Seal Conservation Service, who is stationed in California, and who has aided other states in setting •up such a program, will be on hand for the discussions. Also to appear the first day is Giles Miller, Jr., president of the Culpeper National Bank, who will discuss watershed protection on a community level; and T. G. Ragsdale, Brandy, supervisor of the Culpeper soil conservation district, who will give a brief report on activities on: the 25 districts in Virginia. Luncheon speaker will be Joseph' H. Cochrane, Jr., Staunton, supervisor of the Shenandoah Valley district, who is the 1952 Virginia winner of the soil conservation speaking contest sponsored by the Spencer Chemical Company. A tour of the Norfolk Navy Yard is scheduled for the afternoon. Dr. R. M. Salter, chief of the Soil Conservation Service, Washington, D. C., will be the principal speaker at the evening banquet On January 28, the group will hear committee reports and elect officers. Registration will begin the afternoon of January 26. This will be the 14th annual meeting. Forest Fires Loss Great in 1952 ~ Forest fires destroyed 4,690 acres during 1952 in the Virginia Forest Service, Northern Piedmont 16county District, according to District Forester D.G. Wilfong, Jr. The 231 fires reported in 1952 were only 2 fires less than in 1951 when 233 fires burned 2,033 acres. The largest fires occurred during the exceptionally dry periods of April and October. Fluvanna County lost 1,218 acres in the District’s largest fire during April, and the second largest fire was 1,174 acres in Nelson County on October 24. The extended dry spell lasting three weeks in October and early November, without rain, resulted in the loss of over 2,000 acres. One death resulted from a fire in Spotsylvania County, and numerous buildings and other valuable property were destroyed in these outbreaks of fires. ~ From January 1,1952 to December 31, 1952, there were 11 fires in WARWICKS ATTEND INAUGURATION Capt. and Mrs. H. C. Warwick of" Rockbottom left Tuesday tb be the guests of Capt. and Mrs. X. L. Gallon of Washington, D. C. for the inauguration. Tuesday evening they attended a dinner party in the home of their hostess. Mr. and Mrs. John R. DeBergh attended the Inauguration. They report it a day well worth the effort, as they were fortunate to enjoy reservations in seeing the ceremonies with 'Mrs. (DeBergh’s mother, Mrs. E. W. Raley. Nitrogen Helps Pasture Plants Take Up Phosphate Fertilizer Nitrogen fertilizer not only increases pasture yields but also helps the plants use top-dressed phosphate fertilizer more efficiently. In field tests at the VPI Agricultural Experiment Station 50 pounds of nitrogen as ammonium nitrate* doubled yields in early spring growth of an orchard grasslblue grass pasture, and tripled the amount of applied phosphate taken up by the! grass. Dr. C. I. Rich, agronomist at the Station, says radioactive phosphorus is being used as a tag for the applied superphosphate fertilizer as part of an effort to increase the efficiency of . the use of the fertilizer. Usually only about 10 percent of the applied phosphate is used by the first year’s crop. Other tests indicate that granulation of the phosphate to small birdshot size not only iieTps kite spreading of the fertilizer but enables plant roots to better absorb the phosphate than is the case with pulverized fertilizer. Baby Pigs Try Synthetic Milk How do baby pigs fare on synthetic milk? Thalt’s the question oft asked by farmers, and an answer is upcoming at VPI's animal husbandry department. *} There, staff members put five pigs of a litter of nine on one of the synthetic formulas about five weeks ago. To date the pigs look uniform and weigh 20 pounds each as compared to 18 pounds each for the pigs remaining with the sow. So far, the pigs on the synthetic ration have consumed 22 pounds of milk each, at a cost of 25c per pound. Rappahannock County which burned 73% acres. > I How Much Hot Water Do You Need? | Jf you hove ©0 or in your family and you have a bath and a manual-type washer £5 you need a 30- gallon water heater []• If you have or (§fj$$in your family and you have a bath ^5 and an automatic washer j§j] you need a 40-gallon water heater Q. If you have^9$ *° in your family and you have 1% bath. ^£5 and an automatic washer @P’you need a 30-gallon water heater Q. But if you have to (J$G In your family and two baths an automatic - washer ||| and an automatic dish washer Q|, a 60-gallon water heaterQ will be adequate. Did you know that 70 to 85% of water used in the home it hot and then an 140 common household uses for hot water? If tha supply runs out for any ona of these uses, soma member of your family will be inconvenienced. A "quick recovery” water heater operated by LP-Gaa (also known as butane, propane. . bottled and tank fas) win continue to deliver plenty of hot water even during i heavy-use periods. Tha chart above-abed to fit families and number of appliances usug hot waiter—is recommended by the,LP-Gas Information Service. R. V. Snead Pays Tribute To Judge Alexander The following statement has been given by Rayner V. Snead, newlyappointed judge of the 26th district. "I would like to pay tribute to the Honorable J. R. H. Alexander and state that I consider myself fortunate" in having had the opportunity to practice law in his courts. “R will be particularly difficult for me to fill the position vacated by Judge Alexander, who has been not only an able and distinguished jurist, faig and impartial in his decisions, but who has been always patient and considerate. “I will endeavor to execute all the duties of the office to the best of my ability and I hope that I may justify the confidence the Governor has expressed in me by the appointment.” Rev. C. B. Judd Celebrates 92nd Birthday Rev. C. B. Judd, who was born and reared in Rappahannock county, but for the past 60 years has been living at Cordova, Culpeper county, celebrated his ninety-second brithday anniversary Saturday, January 17. In earlier days Rev. Judd ran a blacksmith shop and at present his hobby is filing saws. He enjoys good healh, is very active and walks around the neighborhood to chat with his friends. Rev. Judd received, on his birthday, many gifts and cards from his family and friends which he appreciated and enjoyed. — He has six living children. One daughter, Mrs. William Lowrnan, with whom he has made his home since the death of his wife in 1926. At the good old age of ninety-two, the Rev. enjoys jokes and company. BRIDGE PARTY Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wood entertained four tables at bridge at “Erin” Saturday evening. Those invited were Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Wake, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lyne, Capt and Mrs. H. C. Warwick, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Browning, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Brue Wood, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moore, Mrs. Earl Edmonds and John Keyser. High score for the ladies was awarded to Mrs. Cook; men’s high score went to John S. Browning and Mrs. Browning won bingo. ATTEND INAUGURATION Mr. and Mrs. W. C. HaU of Rose Hill were guests of their son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. L. T, Callahan of Washington, D. C. during the inauguration. . AUXILIARY MEETING The Ladies Auxiliary of the Amissvillc Fire Department held its regular meeting Wednesday, January 14. Highlights of the meeting were plans formulated for the oard party to be given after the regular February meeting. The meeting will be from 7-8 o’clock and the card party will be from 8-11 pa Mfs. Huck Dennis, Mrs. CharlesSmith, and Mrs. Lloyd Bywaters were appointed for the refreshment committee and Mrs. Edward Pawley, Mrs. Carl Padget and Mrs. Edward Tapp On the finance committee. The public is cordially invited to attend this party. Hydra-Matic on 1953 GMC Light Trucks Driving; a 1953 model CMC light track with the famed Hydra-Matic transmission is a new sensation for track users, especially on the farm where it often serves as the family car as well. The Hydra-Matic Drive, available on 19 GMC models, will give owners additional economy of operation by eliminating the conventional clutch and its maintenance, and damage caused by improper gear shifting. The ease and comfort of i driving are obvious from the smile by this pretty farm girl. RODMOftE Model Monuments Monuments created by our artisans are models in every Monument community. Monumental beauty is more a matter of art than of cost. It is more a matter of craftsmanly interest and pride than of price. You will see what we mean when we show you examples of what we have done for others. Exclusive dealers Oglesby and Stone Eternal Granite. Can furnish seal on the monument and guarantee from the quarry. Write for free pamphlet and prices. INFORMATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION -•W. A. HARTMAN MEMORIALS “WE WORK FOR THOSE WHO LOVE AND REMEMBER” Reasonable Prices All Work Guaranteed 620 Monticello Road Charlottesville. Phone 3-2670 *7 —- ft -- . \ ... - ----- We Proudly Present The Most Compact Baler Ever Built New Holland’s Sensational “66” Twine-tie Baler Ifs The Surprise of A Lifetime On Display Saturday, January 24 At Our Showroom - 201 S. 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Amissville News Notes Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pawley spent Friday afternoon in Warrenton. Graham Hackley was a Washington, D. C. visitor on Wednesday. Edward Tapp and Levi Atkins attended the banquet given in Swan’s place Monday evening. Mrs. Edth Settle and Mrs. Lee Bennett of Orlean spent Thursday afetrnoon with Miss Virginia Tapp. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pawley spent Wednesday morning in Washington. Miss Erva Poe, Mrs. John Poe and Mrs. Jennie Smith attended the movie in Culpeper Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Broakans, who ihave been living on the farm owned -by Mr. and Mrs. James Bray, have moved to Philadelphia. Mrs. Charlie Compton was an afternoon guest of Mrs. James Doyle on Thursday. Francis Patrola and Mr. Wood of guests of Miss Virginia Tapp. Miss Julia Lawrence is on the sick list. Arlington were Thursday dinner GUESTS OR PLEASANT VIEW Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keyser of Williamsburg were guests over the weekend of Mrs. Will Keyser and Joe Dejamett Keyser of Pleasant View. Mr. Keyser returned to Williamsburg Sunday afternoon but Mrs. Keyser remained at Pleasant View until Thursday. BRIDGE PARTY Mrs. Fred Schaefer was hostess to the bridge club and additional guests Friday evening. Those playing were Mrs. George L. Taylor Mrs. R. E. Wood, Mrs. Carroll Menefee, Mrs. H. B. Winfrey, Mrs. Z. H. Sealock, Mrs John S. Davis, Mrs. C. H. H. Branch, Mrs. P. L. Thornton, Mrs. C. E. Johnson, Jr., Mrs. T. J. Pillar, Mrs. R. E. Thompson, Miss Louise CBannon, Mrs. John P. Snead, Mrs. R. G. Quaintance, Mrs. I. R. Kilby, and Mrs Charles H. Estes. The prize winners were Mrs. Taylor high for club members} Mrs. Wood, high for guests; Mrs. Johnson traveling; and Mrs. Winfrey low. The hostess served a salad course at the conclusion of the games. Castleton News Notes Hr. and Mrs. Marvin Burke and William Burke of Griffinaburg spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier. Miss Norma Morris of Washington D. C. spent the weekend with Miss Gail Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Settle of Alexandria jand Mr. and Mrs. Guy Burke and son, Danny of Culpeper spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Brue Settle. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Estes and Mrs. Ralph Estes visited George Settle Tuesday evening at the Warrenton hospital. Visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Mills during the past week were A R. Judd of Alexandria, Charles Younger of Arlington, Mrs. Ralph Estes, Mrs. Lelia Leake and son, C. W., Gene and Melvin Settle. Russell Burke spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. EL L. Mozingo. Mrs. Russell Corbin and daughter, Joyce Ann left Tiiesday to join Mrs. Corbin’s parents in Alabama. They have been spending a while with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Corbin. Cpl. Russell Corbin is now in N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier. Resolution WHEREAS, for many years the Counties of Rappahannock and Culpeper and the Towns of Washington and Culpeper have been together in the same Legislative District of the General Assembly of Virginia; and have had the same representative; and WHEREAS, the redistricting at the recent Special Session of the General Assembly, Rappahannock and Culpeper were separated and placed in different districts; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Council of the Town of Culpeper in regular meeting assembled on this the 6th day of January, 1953, express our disappointment and sincere regret that our two Counties were so separated. The above is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Culpeper in regular sesion. I. Frank Smith, Mayor Thomas F Franklin, Recorder 4-H Youths Tell Safety Hazards . Know your Farm EQUIPMENT strong bars kecp you SATE/ The kids who know safety best agree that one of man's oldest and simplest inventions is one of his most dangerous. Forty young safety experts who attended the 31st National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago Nov. 30 to Dec. 4 were asked to list their ideas on how to prevent farm and home accidents. They responded with suggestions ranging from picking up loose baling wirie to putting safety shields an power machinery. But almost all of them singled out one often-overlooked hazard fear emphatic mention: stairs. Man invented stairs tl__ apparently observed, while making an invented stairs thousands of years ago. But the safety surveys under _ folks ational 4-H Farm and Home Safety Awards Program, that he still hasn't learned to go up and down them without risking a broken neck. Some 400,000 4-H youths from coast to coast took part in the safety »r the eighth consecutive year by General Motors, winners expense-said trips to the 4-H Congress, Some 400,000 4-H voi ____ ___ __ program, sponsored for the eighth consecutive year by General Motors! GM gave tbs 40 state winners expense-paid trips to the 4-H Congr college scholarships to tne eight national winners. ****** uncluttered I" warned Eileen Holbach of Minot, N. D. Ralph W*lker, Biddeford, Me., was even more specific. He urged everyone to “keep the stairs clear of all roller skates” Other safety winners advised frequent check and repair of steps, or suggested handrails to reduce the likelihood of falls. w ^ Stairways should be well lighted, they agreed, yrnd Agatha Jean Bell of Bolair, w. Va., recommended painting the bottom step white to It conspicuous. hazards^ew frequent mwitkau Beth Fuhr Smith of Poplarville. Miss., one of the $300 scholarship winners, sugw gestod this simple rule for avoiding accidents with farm equipment:^ “Know the correct way to use aD tools and machinery/' _Other suggestions included labeling poisons, frequently checking electrical equipment, keeping inflammable materials away from buildinn, confining bulls and other dangerous animals in sturdy sens. nnttW corks on sharp objed from stoves, storing many others. Voodville News Notes Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Gay, Mr. Brily and Mr. Brown, all of Portsmouth, spent the week end with Mrs. Gay's father, J. E. Orange and family. Miss Catherine Orange with Mrs. J. W. Conner and son, Rodney are visiting in Eagle Rock. Mrs. Roadcap Atkins and daughter, Margaret were dinner guests on Sunday of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clarke. Mrs. Collier Fox of Luray and Mrs. Clifton Clark and daughter, Wilma Jean were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Kibler. Mrs. Albert Burke has returned home after several weeks visit with her son and his family, Charles Burke near Culpeper. Mrs. Dudley Pullen was a Saturday evening visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Orange. George Quaintance of Alexandria was Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wood and Mrs. L. C. Quaintance. Dinner guests of Misses Lillie and Nellie Johnson on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson of Culpeper and Mrs. C. B. Johnson. Mrs. H. B. Wood and Miss Bertha Johnson were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Filling Mrs. W. G. Poe, Mrs. George Gore and Miss Hazel Gore all of Laurel, Maryland were week-end guests of Mrs. John Jbhnson and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson. Mrs. L. G. Quaintance left Sunday for a visit with her sons, John and George Quaintance in Alexandria. Mrs. Will Butler left Friday for a visit with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Jenkins of Fairfax. Mrs. Cary Thornhill spent the week end with her husband and friends in Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. I. V. Manuel and daughter, Jean Carol visited Mrs. Manuel’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill recently. Mrs. Ruby Butler of Washington, D. C. spent several days over the week end with Mrs. George Butler. The H. D. club will bbld its monthly meeting Friday, January 24, at 1:30 at the home of Mrs. R. M. Johnson. Mrs. Joseph Pauze and son, Barney attended the Inauguration program -- in Washington, D. C on Tuesday. Mbs Maty Updike and Mrs. C H. Fox were Saturday guests of Rev. and Mrs. S. Felton Carter. Miss Bessie Carder has returned home after several weeks visit with her nephew, Robert Carder and family near Culpeper. Misses Nellie Johnson, Catherine Orange and Mattie Rector, Mrs. C. * B. Johnson and Mrs. Reginald Gay were Culpeper visitors Saturday. Jimmie Falls of Texas is visiting hb wife, Mrs. Myrtle Falls at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Burke., Mrs. Raymond Berry of Washington, D. C. was guest of Miss Arizona Elkins on Monday. Mrs. Joseph Pauze was hostess for luncheon last Friday afternoon in honor of Rev. and Mrs. S. Felton Carter Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. R M. Johnson, Misses Sis and Bertha Johnson, Mrs. Lacy Orange, Mrs. C. H. Fox, Mrs. C. B. Johnson, Mrs. L. C. Quaintance, Misses Nellie Johnson, Mary Stark, Mattie Rector, Mary Updike, J. Hill O’Bannon, W. L. Yancey, Miss Annie Stephenson and Mrs. Lily Barber. Rev. and Mrs S. Felton Carter left Tuesday for Knoxville, Tenn., where he has accepted a church. Washington News Notes Mr. and Mrs. Pete Scudere.are on an extended trip to West Virginia and Ohio. Misses Gwendolyn Hockman and Anne Dove of Madison College were Sunday guests of .Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Bruce..‘.-.-.-.-. H-D NEWS—From Pago i regular meeting. The president appointed committee for National 4-H club exhibit. Ben Weddle explained 4-H club pledge to the group, Project work was on Correct Posture. Robert Brown, country treasurer, talked to the 7th grade at Sperryville Thursday. He explaind how each county official was selected and the duties of each. Farm and Home electric projects sponsored by the county council will begin in February. The date selected by the power supplier group were Unit I—Washington Fire House at 7 p.ra. February 10, 17, and 24th. Any boy or girl wishing to learn how to make electrical repairs, care of electrical appliances and good light*, ing are welcomed to attend. Also be glad to have parents to be present. Unit II—Washington Fire House «t 7 p.m. March 24 and 31. Any 4-H'er completing Unit I is eligible to enroll tine project „ F. H. Scott garden specialist, conducted a leader training meeting for vegetable leaders Wednesday. Mr. Scjott said a garden aids in maintaining family welfare by: 1. Improving diet, of the family 2- Producing $100-300 in year. 3. Giving pleasure and good health to the family members by wot king in the garden. t Besides tbe weeds probably the biggest confronting the vegetable gardener is the control of inseots and diseases. The best control measures suggested at die meting were: To plant strong plan' \ 2. Sanitation—Remove all old stick and plants that could protect insects or carry diseases. 3. Rotation—Change place of planting kind of vegetables each year as leaf, root and fruit. 4. Plant desistant varieties—plant only yeHow resistant cabbage. 5. Plant certified seed. 6. Chemicals—Best all around dust for vegetable gardens is Rotcntone and Copper Dust. LaipJS i 100% STRAIGHT aAPPLE frandy > IM^nl ^ MADE FROM yIRi>.>M!A APPLES LAIRD & CO. • NORTH GARDEN, VA. REAL ESTATE I am psospcct* for All Kind* of Property W. A. MILLV.R Local Broker WASHINGTON, VA. CALL day, 2851; Niyhte ©r Sundajj, 2161. cook on anything except a MODERN ELECTRIC RANGE. How corny can you Maybe you think because I’m young and a newlywed that I don’t know much about cooking. Don't let the old jokes about new brides fool you. Nowdays, a lot of us find our way around a kitchen as well as old timers—maybe betted School taught me about cooking and I’ve learned more since starting housekeeping. For me there's only one modem way to cook and that's on an electric range. It’s not just that it’s cleaner, safer, more convenient and less expensive. The really big advantage is that it’s automatic Because I never have to guess temperatures I know the things I cook will turn out right every time. And I sure do like being able to set the controls and leave my stove to do the cooking while 1 go down town. When I hear someone talk about other ways of coaldng being "modern** I wonder if they still think horses and carriages are better than automobiles. Please don't think I’m just a fresh Idd. I know what I’m talking about— and I know you’d like modem electric cooking better, too. Your Electrical Appliance Dealer or Northern Virginia Power Co.

Washington News Notes Mrs. James M. LiMard had as her afternoon guests on Thursday Mrs. Arthur Edmonds and two daughters, Misses Becky and Dorothy Edmonds. Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Massie Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wood visited Col. and Mrs. Charles King in the Winchester Memorial Hospital on Sunday. Col. and Mrs. King were able to receive their guests in the sun parlor. Miss Beverly Ribble of Boyce was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Massie Jr. from Friday until Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bruce were in Winchester for the day Monday. Mrs. George H. Davis and Mrs. B. R. Cox were in Warrenton for the ■day on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Slaughter of Front Royal were guests of his father A. J. Slaughter and Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Keyset Friday night. * Mrs. Jack Petty and daughter, Kay, were guests on Thursday of Mrs. Petty’s mother, . Mrs. R. L. Baumgardner. Guests of Capt. and Mrs H. C. Warwick of Rockbottom over the week end were Billy Warwick, John Heggigs and Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Caperton of Richmond, who arrived on Frday. On Thursday Bernard Caperton of Charlottesville and Mrs. Austin Caperton of Slad Fork, West Virginia joined the week-end house party at Rockbottom. Dr. Joe Dejarnett, Miss M. Rossen and Miss Ora Hopkins were Sunday g jests of Dr. Dejarnett’s sister and nephew, Mrs. Will Keyser and Joe Dejarnett of Pleasant View. Dinner guests Sunday evening of Mi. and Mrs. Clarence Gough of Echo Hill were Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller and daughter, Evelyn Tyler aiu. Miss Irene Keyser. Mrs. Downing Wood and daughter, Downing and Miss Irene Keyser were in Baltimore on Wednesday. Lt. Com. James Van L. DeBergh of Charleston, South Carolina spent the week end with his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth H. DeBergh at Harris Hollow Farm. Com. DeBergh brought his ship to Curtis Bay, Maryland for repairing. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hickman and family “Punky” and "Daffy" left Monday for Key West, Fla., from there they will take an extended cruse. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Alan of Bluefield, West Virginia were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Akin’s brother in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Miller enroute from Bermuda. Miss Caroletta Gough was an overnight guest Saturday of Miss Evelyn Tyler Miller. , Robert E. Miller left Monday for Florida where #e will spend sometime. Mr. and Mrs. Jaimes J. Douglas and family, “Bomtig” and "James Jr. were guests Saturday of Mrs. Bartow Brown, at The Orchard! Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Wake were in Washington, D. C. on Sunday sightseeing. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bruce were guests on Monday of Col. and Mrs. Charles King of Memorial Hospital in Winchester. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Updike. J Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Arthur Edmonds and daughters, Misses Becky and Dorothy of Front Royal were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Burke and Mrs. >. Edmonds’s brother, Clyde Jenkins. Hie Rev. and Mrs. G. M. Profitt and sons, Alvin and Stanley were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Frank Wood and daughter, Miss Mary Miller. Mr. and Mrs. John R. DeBergh attended the inauguration in Washington, D. C. on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Massie III entertained Jim Massie and Miss Beverly Ribble for dinner at the HiWy on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Yowell of Culpeper were guests Sunday afternoon of Mrs. Frank Wood and Miss Mary Miller Wood. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Merrill were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aylor and daughter, Miss Doris Ann of Aylor. Ophelia Martin Jewell Funeral services were held in Alexandria January 17 for Ophelia Martin Jewell who died in an Alexandria hospital January 14. Mrs. Jewell was the wife of Charles Jfcwell and the daughter of the late Mildred and Lula Martin. Besides her husband, Mrs. Jewell is survived by a son by her first marriage, Col. Warren R. Brown of Manassas; three sons, by her last marriage, Charles of Florida, Harry of Memphis, Tennessee, James of Alexandria; six daughters, Jessie, Edna, and Mattie of Alexandria, Judith of Wisconsin, Alma of Washington, D. C., and Bunny of New York; three brothers, Austin of Winchester, Durley of Manassas and Emmet of Culpeper; three sisters, Mrs. Flora Shivers of Calhoun, Georgia, Mrs. James Farrall of D.C., and Mrs. R. M. Lambert of Baltimore, Maryland. W. M. S. MEETING The Woman’s Missionary Society of Reynolds Memorial Baptist church met Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in the home of Mrs. James Atkins. Rev. A. Paul Thompson led the deVotionals an^ also made a very inspiring talk on the duties of a Missionary Society. There were twelve members present. KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON Mtiactt Mivmciin dimr llVISVIlli* lilfICIV Silas Marcellos Smith Funeral services were held for Silas Marcellus Smith, who died Friday, January 9 at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, at Boston, from the Geest Funeral Home Chapel, Sunday, January H with Rev. S. Felton Cartejj conducting the services. Members’' of Mt. Lebanon church choir sang several hymns with Mrs. W. T. Beale at the organ. Interment was in the Butler family section of the cemetery at Boston. Mr. Smith, 88 years of age, was the son of the late Fayette Smith and the late Mrs. Mary Jean Smith of Rappahannock County. Mr. Smith is survived by his daughter Mrs. Frank Butler of Boston; one son, Lynwood Smith of Boston; Five half sisters, Mrs. Marvin Weaver, Culpeper; Mrs. Jean Brown, •‘Washington, D. C.: Mrs. Dick Burke, Boston; Mrs. P. W. Brown, Boston; Mrs. Mora Weaver, of Washington, D. C.; one half brother, Jessie Smith, Boston. Active pallbearers were Ashby Thornhill, Lee Payne, Paul Kernes, James Butler, J. B. Burke, Franklin Butler, and Louis Smith. Those serving as honorary pallbearers were Carlyle Brown, Granville Smith, Harry Brown, Edward Hawkins, Robert Hawkins, Dan Weaver,' Edmund Burke, Harry Burke, Billy Brown, Joseph Johnson, Russell Deane, Wallace Weaver, Clarence Hume, Clarence Scott, Stonewall Kilby, Gordon Thornhill and others. Rappahannock Has $45,000 Defense Bond Quota For ‘53 - Chairman J. Rodes Brown, Jr., of the Rappahannock Defense Bond Committee announces an assigned quota of $45,000 for the year 1953. Mr. Brown pointed out that the quota assigned is considerably in excess of total sales during either of the immediate past two years. He stated, “Sales of all four Series of Bonds, E. H. J. and K., will be credited against the quota at issue price. The assigned quota represents a challenge and will require an intensification of interest on the part, of our citizens who have invested in the past, and are now investing in Defense Bonds, as weir as the enlisted of new buyers. It is earnestly hoped' our people will respond by salting away a liberay portion of their present relatively high income in Defense Bonds. We can hardly hope for business to continue indefinitely at the present level. If and when the break comes, those who have had the fon»C sight and willingness to invest in defense Bonds will be in a better position to meet reversals.' Mr. Brown pointed out that the assigned quota is a part of the $91,000,0000 State goal and a national goal of $5,650,000,000. Foot State Fanners Meeting Many local farmers are expected this Friday January 23 at Franklin Court Auditorium in Hagerstown for the annual Four State Farmers Meeting. A full day session has been arranged, and, according to Herman Stockslager, president of the Four ‘ States Farmers’ Committee, the program should be “one of the most valuable and^" informative ever presented in this area.” Planned to be of special interest to farmers from Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, the ‘53 Farmers’ Meeting will feature discussions of local farming problems, talks by noted agriculturalists and leading farmers from this section, slide presentations and question and answer periods. Speakers have been secured for the ‘53 Meeting from the University of Maryland, the University of. West Virginia, the National Grange in Washington, D. C ., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Penn State College.-In addition, leading fanners from this area will be on hand to discuss the pros and cons of new farm-' ing procedures they have put into operation and to answer questions from the audience. Among the topics to be discussed at the Meeting this Friday are: “Loafk ing Barns for Dairy and Beef Cattle,” “Trench Silos,” “Economic Outlook for 1953 and its Relation to Agriculture,” “Gress Combinations for Hay ' V 1 and Pasture and New Developments in Management of Forage Grasses^ "Irrigation Facts that Should Be Known by Farmers Before Purchasing Irrigation Systems,” and "Spittle Bug Control on Alfalfa and Related Crops.” The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. and continue unil 3:15, with a break for luncheon at 11:45 a.m. As in previous years, the Four State Farmers’ Meeting has been .planned and arranged by county agents, local farmers, agricultural extension services, agricultural experimental stations and the farm representatives of the Potomac Edison System. Among those local men helping with the 1953 Farmers’ Meeting were: W. H. Lyne, County Agent, C. C. Zinn, and Maurice O’Bannon. GARDEN CLUB The Rappahannock Garden Clubv will meet on Wednesday, January 28, 2 pan. at the home of Mrs. L. J. Turner. Exhibits will be arrangements made from cuttings of house plants, grown by the exhibitor. All members # are requested to bring forced flowers of bulbs in containers or potted plants to be taken to the crippled children’s ward at Charlottesville. ENTERTAINS WS.C.S. Mrs. Lee Swindler entertained the Woman’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church at her home Wednesday evening. Mrs. Brown, the president, opened the meeting bg reading the scripture lesson followed by prayer. Mrs. GJF. Estes, a guest in the home, led the program and gave a very interesting and instructive lesson on “Good Samartans.” During the business session several plans for raising funds for local work were discussed but no definite conclusion was reached. Ten members were present and four visitors. The hostess served refreshments during the Social hour. 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Sperryville News Notes Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Keyser were supper guests on Tuesday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Wood. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wood and L. J. Turner attended a stockholders' meeting of the Culpeper National Bank on Saturday. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Wood accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Massie and son, Tom, motored to Winchester to visit Col. and Mrs. King at the Memorial hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Henry Aylor and family were guests at the Lee Highway Hotel. They were accompanied to Arlington by Mrs. James M. Yates who will be^ their guest this week. Mrs. Clarice S. Mundy has recently returned from a motor trip to Gary, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois. She was accompanied on the trip by her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Stephens of Alexandria who stopped in Gary. Mrs. Mundy extended her visit for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Singleton in Chicago. Her sister-inlaw, Mrs. Singleton, made the return drive home with her and remained for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. E J. Singleton. Mr. and Mrs, Harry Martin of Martinsburg, West Virginia were week-end guests of Mrs. Martin’s mother, Mrs. Annie M. Welch. Dearl Cloud of Falls Church spent from Friday until Tuesday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Cloud. Miss Dorothy Jenkins was in, Washington, D. C., Tuesday. Week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jehkins were Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Settle of Castleton. P. Lee Thornton is attending a horticultural meeting in Roanoke this week. Mrs. James G. Brown of Woodville was a guest on Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. J. Rodes Brown at “Rock Villa." Mr. and Mrs. John Revercomb were guests on Friday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Maury W. Brown who also had as their guests on Saturday evening Mr. and 'Mrs. E. W. Gore, Mrs. Helen Bruce and Henry Brown. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Brown and their daughter, Miss Jean Brown were dinner guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. Earl Wayland. Saturday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cloud were Mr. and Mrs. John R. Jenkins and sons, Johnnie and "Dinkey" of Indian Head, Maryland and Mrs. Ida E. JenfcijK. , Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Gore and two sons, Donald and Edward were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gore in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coffey and W. N. Rector were dinner guests on Friday evening of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Jenkins. Mrs. F. D. Coffey motored to Staunton on Thursday with Mr and Mrs. Lyle Rector to hear something definite about the condition^ of Mrs. Raymond Rector who is a patient ait Dejarnette's Sanatorium. They found Mrs. Rector slightly improved and later reports are that she is making further improvement. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Coffey Jr. were guests on Saturday night of Mr. ajj4 Mrs. Charles Corder and on Sunday they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nethers. Mr. and Mrs A. L. Smith of Gainesville were Sunday guests of Mrs. Smith's mother, Mrs. Helen Bruce at “Barlow " Elder and Mrs. Charles Alderton •W were guess Saturday night and Sunday of Elder and Mrs. J. H. Daily. Other guests in the Daily home on Sunday evening tfrere M«\ and Mrs. Harry ^rubaker, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Yates. Mrs. Daily who has been confined to her home by illness for the past three weeks is slightly improved. Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Massie Jr.' were guests on Sunday evening of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wood. 0 Mr. and Mrs. ’William Hudson Yates of Radford were guests for the week end of Mr. and Mrs. Lester L. Yates who had as their dinner guests on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bru- ’ baker of Luray. Miss Edna Yates Schaefer spent from Sunday to Tuesday night in Madison with her aunt, Mrs. Gordon Payne. Sunday dinner guests of Miss Louise Schwarts were Rev. Arthur L. Kibble, his daughter, Miss Beverly Ribble, Col. and Mrs. W. R. Williamson and Mrs. Z. H. Sealock. Miss Elizabeth Smith has as her guests this week Miss Mildred Maney of “Ivy Hill/' Misses Ebba, Beulah Hitt and Nettie Bontz were Culpeper shoppers on Thursday. Among those who attended the Evangelistic Mission meeting at the First Methodist Church in Charlottesville on Sunday afternoon were Rev. and Mrs. pavid Menchhofer, Mrs. George W. Brown, Miss Ebba Hitt, Mrs. Ora Ramey, Mrs. Charles Reid and Mrs. Carson Lillard. Rev. and Mrs. David Menchhofer and Mrs. Carson Lillard were supper, guests of the Misses Hitt on Sunday evening. Later Rev. Menchhofer filled his appointment at the Methodist church. Mr. .and Mrs. F. D. Coffey,"Mrs. F. D. Coffey Jr., and Mrs. Harry Smith were in Charlottesville for the day Saturday. Mrs. Smith who was a patient at University Hospital for v treatment last week is aft the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Brown and will return to the hospital for an operation on February 6. Mrs. Joseph B. Johnson entertained the members of her family at dinner on Sunday honoring Mr. Johnson and his grandson, Joe Gordon Payne who celebrated their birthday anniversary. Those present were Mr.' and Mrs. Gordon Payne and son of Madison, Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer and two daughters, Edna Yates and Susan Schaefer. t ■ Flint Hill News Notes Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Foster had as their dinner guests Sunday, Mrs. Vance Butler, her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and MfS. Eddie Naws of Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller were Sun day guests of Col. and Mrs. Charles King at the Winchester Memorial hospital. Mrs. Walter Krause and mother, Mrs. John R. Moore were in Shenandoah on Sunday attending a birthday dinner of Mrs. Moore's brother-inlaw, Othor Print*. Mr. and Mrs G. W. Smith Jr. Ind sons, G. W. Ill and Charlie were guests on Sunday of Mrs. G. W. Smith of North Gardens. Several couples from Flint Hill attended the dance in Sperryville on Friday night Mr. and Mrs. John S. Browning won the prize for the best couple wakzing, and Emory Russell with Mrs. William Gilbert carried off the honors for the best jitter-buggers. imissTille News Notes Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Goud were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Maphis and daughter, Betty Lou of Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Whorton, Mrs. Henry Whorton, Mrs. John X Cloud, Miss Sally Dwyer and Daniel Keyser. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Cloud were the guests of Mrs. Tasker Woodward of Sperryville on Monday afternoon. Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hitt on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Warren Brown and sons, Jimmy and Donnie and Dudley Martin of Manassas and Mrs. Charles Shivers of Calhoun of Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Hitt are spending this week in Maine. Mr. and Mrs. Sim Hutton of Front Royal were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walter. John Tapp is on the sick list FLINT HILL GARDEN CLUB The Flint Hill Garden Club met in the home of Mrs. Dudley Wood and Mrs Brue Wood on Thursday afternoon with ten members present Highlights of the meeting were appointments of committees by the president, Mrs. Gaude Cook. Mrs. James M. Settle and Mrs. John S. Browning were selected for the nominating committee and Mrs. IJrue Wood and Mrs. G. M. Profitt for - the year book. Mrs. Cook received the prize for the arrangement of evergreens. FLINT HILL BIBLE CLASS OF METHODIST CHURCH The ladies Bible class of the Flint Hill Methodist church met in the home of Mrs. Fannie Eastham on Thursday evening, with nine members present Devotional was conducted by the president, Mrs. Claude Cook, following a business session games were played and refreshments were served by the hostess. 1 Z-PIEiCE LIVING ROOM SUITE was 1169.50 . NOW $129.50 1 3-PIECE LIVING ROOM SUITE was $195.50 ..;... NOW $165.00 1 2-PIECE SOFA BED SUITE was $149.50 . NOW $124.50 1 BARREL BACK CHAIR was $39.50 .. NOW $29.50 1 Green Nub Cover PLATFORM ROCKER was $69.50 ..V NOW $49.50 1 Grey Freize Cover PLATFORM ROCKER was $69.50 .... NOW $49.50 1 Solid Mahogany Frame, Tapestry Cover PLATFORM ROCKER - was $89.50 .. NOW $59.00 Special Values 1 Box Spring and Innerspring Mattress, JSingle, FLOOR SAMPLE, 2 pieces - were $79.00 .NOW ONLY $55.00 4 BOX SPRINGS, single. Were $49.50 .. NOW each $29.50 © 1 Foam Rnbher Mattress - FIRESTONE UNIT Regular $87.50 -..NOW ONLY $89.50 2 Foam Rnbher Mattress Ensembles—2 pieces BOX SPRINGS and MATTRESS, werej$149.50 .. NOW $129.50 1 7-PIECE SOLID MAPLE DINETTE SUITE Dropleaf Table, 4 Chairs, Buffet, Comer Cabinet — Was $298.00 $239.00 1—CHIPPENDALE CEDAR CHEST was $69.50 .NOW $54.50 1—KNEEHOLE DESK AND CHAIR , were $69.50 .. NOW $55.00 1—SECRETARY was $119.50 . NOW $95.00 1—UNFINISHED DESK .was $19.95 . NOW $16.95 1— 9x12 WOOL RUG was $69.50 ..NOW $49.50 . 1—9x12 SAMARKAND RUG was $74.50 . NOW $49.50 2— 9x12 BELGIAN ORIENTAL, RUGS Rayon; were $74.60 NOW $55.00 10—27x48 RUGS * . were $5.95 ... NOW $3.95 3— 3x5 WOOL HAND HOOKED RyGS were $19.95 . NOW $14.95 10—27x50 Rayon and Cotton RUGS were $6.95 .. NOW $5.00 1— rFIREPLACE ENSEMBLE Regular $22.96 . NOW $18.50 2 pr.—BRASS ANDIRONS were $19.95 . NOW $14.95 4—FIRE SCREENS were $7.96 . NOW $5.50 2 pr.—ANDIRONS. were $8.95 . NOW $5.95 2— PEMBROKE TABLES „ were $22.95 . NOW $14.95 2—3-TIER TABES were $32.95 .. NOW $24.95 1— TEA CART TABLE was $16.95 .. NOW $10.95 2— COFFEE TABLE were $16.95 . NOW $13.50 1-—LAMP and SMOKER Combination ' was $16.95 . NOW $10.95 18—METAL UTILITY CABINETS . were $13.96.NCW*Wli«M 125 East Davis Street CULPEPER, VIRGINIA Ptoone 8995

News Among Our Colored Readers CLARK A F B—Airman Third Gass Charles A. Brown, husband of Mrs. Mary V. Brown of Washington, recently arrived in the Philippines to serve a tour of duty with the U. S. Air Force. Hollowing his arrival, A/3c Brown was assigned to the 6206th Air Police Squadron, Headquarters, Thirteenth Air Force on Clark Air Force Base, located 60 miles north of Manila. The Philippines is the first overseas assignment for the Washington airman who Joined the U. S. Air Force in June 1951. There will be a social at Flint Hill schccl firs, Friday nigh^in February, at 8 p.m. Virginia Jordan, ^ponsorer. Rev. T. Proctor will preach at the Macedonia Baptist church Sunday night, at 7:30 p.m. Benefit of Flint Hill school contest. Virginia Jordan, sponsorer. Mrs. Hattie Jackson has been on the sick list for the past week. Saturday evening guests of Mrs. Hattie Jackson were Pete Williams Jackson and friend, Hiawatha Henry Berry of Washington, D. C., Mr. and .Mrs. Johnnie Jackson and family of Fairfax and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jackson and family of Burke. Misses jacola and Evelyn Powell of Washington, D. C. were recent quests of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Carter. gfcsTOGK MARifJ FRONT ROYAL LIVESTOCK MARKET January IS, 1953 Eogs. choice slaughter. 19.6(1 Heavy, 240-270 18.60 Light, 150-175 — . 18.80 Sows, 200-6-00 -- 12.00- 16.50 Feeder shoats __ 14v00-*17.50 Veei, choice, 160-260 34.60- 37.75 Good, 150-285 ___ 34.00- 37.20 Commercial, _ 30.25- 32.75 Utility, 135-260 _ 25.00- 27.20 Lam^s, Red-0 25.75 Good, red shoulders 22.70 Utility, red backs / 13.25 Cull, red tails 14.50 Slaughter ewes_ 7.75- 9.50 Steers, good & ch. 22.50- 26.00 Commercial _ 20.00- 22.00 Utility -1 18.00- 19.50 Heifers, good-choice 20.50- 22.2o Utility & com’cial 17.00- 20.00 Cows, com. & good 16.00- 18.00 NUtility -14.00- 15.50 Canneis, cutters 10.00- 13.75 BBulIs, com.-good __ 20.00- 22.20 Utility & cutter 14.75- 19.00 Steers __- 14.00- 23.00 Heifer3 (per head)_$65-$135 Calves (per cwt.) __ 19.00- 25.00 per head *_$65-$llu Dairy Cows: Good & medium_$l75-$255 Plain --125- 160 Common & thin down to 75 CULPEPER LIVESTOCK MARKEX January 20, 1953 Steers, slaughter __$18.00-$28.00 23.00 23.50 20.50 16.00 Feeder _18.00Hcifers _. 16.00Bulls __18.50Cows -11.00Veal calves: Good & choice .. 35.75Mcdium _31.50Common _ 28.80Hogs, 180-220, top .19.40 Heavy light Shoats Sows , 18.70 18.30 . 14.0012.75- 12.7538.00 34.80 31.75 16.80 16.25 per head Cows -.-$185- 308 Stocker cattle - .... 64-105 Baby calves___... 6- 20 Pigs *. 3.75- 16.50 CLASSIFIED ADS Rales: 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 SALE— '47 Chevrolet Fleetmaster. Radio, heater. In good condition. JONAS ALTHER, JR., phone Sperryville-3860. l-22-2tp FOR SALE—20 nice young ducks weigh:ng around 6 lb., 26 cents per lb. MRS. FRANK GLASS, telephone Washington-6726. 1-15-tfc FOR DELIVERY of Washington Post, daily or Sunday. 65c Sunday; $1.30 dai.y; $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 FOR SALE—Guaranteed used 8N Ford tractors; few 1952 models left in stock. See us for price. BROWNING TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO., Culpeper. l-15-2tc Wanted WANTED—Reliable man to work on farm for 1953. Good house, modern conveniences, on school bus route. Call Culpeper-5292. „ 1-22-tfc WANTED — Painting, in-side and out; also roof painting. EARL LEO KEELER, Washington, Virginia. l-15pd; 6tc WANTED — Scrrp iron, meta rags. Hides. Ginseng. STOKES SURPLUS & SALVAGE, Front Royai. 6-4-tfe Strayed LOST—Brown, shaggy, male dog. Answers to name of Skipper. Please notify E. T. FRITTS, Ninevah, Va. Reward. l-22-2p SEED CORN Willard Rieffer of Caledonia, Missouri, was a dealer for a competitive brand of seed corn two years ago. Since he gave up the competitive brand and started selling DeKalb he never realised so much seed corn could be sold. „ Last year he sold four times as much DeKalb as he. did the brand he was handling the year before. This year he has sold seven times • mote. Popularity of DeKalb is growing all over United States, Canada, and Mexico. Please let me know your requirements. J. E. KEYSER _Telephone Washington 2651 THE PASSING OP , AN OLD LANDMARK James A. Fletcher colored, aged 80, died Thursday, January 15. He was rescinded from the Pioneer Family of his race in Harris Hollow. There he was born and spent his entire life. He wasi the son of Samuel and Ann Fletcher, whose master was Richard (Dick) Harris. “Uncle Jim’* was one of a large family and the last surviving member in Harris Hollow. He is survived by his wife, Louisa, and while they had no children of their own, they raised from infancy three children of his brother, Andrew Fletcher, and over the period of their’lives their home was open to many relatives. “Uncle Jim” and "Aunt Lou’’ were known far and wide for their hospitality, having celebrated their Golden Wedding several years ago by preparing a regular feast for their “Sisters” and “Brothers” of The Old School Church near their home whore they were faithful attendants. From the church the funeral was held Sunday, January 18, at 2 p.m., with burial at ttye Old Homestead at the head of Harris Hollow. There were five preachers in attendance and it is said to be the largest crowd ever known to attend a funeral at that church, bespeaking the high esteem this old couple held.—Contributed. Mrke Careful Splice rTOr' home owner ha* many skills x ht'1 _ be classed as a jack-of-allcrafts. He usually gets the lowdown on a job before tackling it, especially when it comes to electrical repairs. Poor electrical connections may are and cause s fire. To avoid this danger, when making a splice remove the insulation about three inches from the and of each wire and scrape the wire bright with a knife or sandpaper. Bend the ends at right anglea to the wires, hook them together and twist each tightly around the other with pliers. To prevent corrosion and get a firm contact, the joint should be soldered. It should then be wrapped with rubber tape applied while the joint still is hot from soldering so that the rubber will be vulcanized. Finally, cover the rubber with friction tape, compressing it firmly. "JOE BEAVER" By Ed Nofziger "Yom can sit and worry about H-Bomb*, or you eao got to work and liolp managa our timber resources for the country's future. Which aA*Mt -*_ » _*• mprf GOflivrucTiYif Amissvllle News Notes Miss Virginia Tapp spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Walter. Miss Laura Doyle and Mrs. Janies Doyle spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Tapp. Rev. and Mrs Ledford Vaughn and son of Lynchburg visited Miss Virginia Tapp and Mrs. Charles Green, Monday. _ : ..^ Miss Virginia Tapp and Miss Sarah Sites spent Monday afternoon in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tapp and Mrs. Tapp spent Sunday with Mrs. Katie Tapp and Mrs. Jennie Keyser in Front Royal. Callie James, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence James and children, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Appleton and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Minter of Warenton, Mr. and Mrs. John Heflin and son of Jeffersonton, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Estes of Estes, Mrs. Charlie Hackley of Korea, Miss Julia Lawrence, Mrs. Richie Colvin, Roy James, Miss Virginia Tapp and nephew, Mrs. Daisy Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Demory, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Demory and daughter of Round Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Dwyer, and Truman Blackwell and #on and daughter of /Orlean. Farmers Can Now Quit Coddling Cobs Farmers no longer need to coddle the cobs on which corn grows, thanks to a new advance in grain storage methods recently reported to the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. The development is a grain drying and storage unit that makes the corn picker-sheller a practical harvesting machine for corn growers, and cuts farm labor ana storage costs. D. B. Poor, agricultural engineer for the Great Lakes Steel Corporation's Stran-Steel Division and A.S.A.E. Farm Structures Division chairman, reported to the Society that shelled corn of up to 25 per cent moisture content can be dried successfully with unheated air while stored hi this unit. "This means.” he said, "that the time is now at hand when farmers can eliminate much of the work and structural costs they now put into coddling the cobs on which corn grows.,r The new unit was described as a 10-fL wide Quonset equipped with a unique down-flow aeration system. Drying and cooling the grain are accomplished by means of a semi-pressure propeller fan which draws unheated air into the building, down through the grain, into a central tunnel over which the grain is piled, and then out of the building. “This unit will handle grains other than corn equally well/* Poor said. "It permits the small-grain grower to start combining earlier in the season, earlier in the day, and enables mm to combine when moisture conditions are too high for placing grain in ordinary storage." mm more profitable farataf is demoo* otrated is these pictures shewing (1) a coni picker-sheller st Ho twin Jobs; (2) compact Qoonset drying and storage unit that haadles crop fresh from combine, sires any newer of small grains high-qual* tty labor-free safekeeping for his crop, sorts half storafo space otherwise required for ear-corn; (2) an np-to-dote grower knee-deep in his top-quality grain. GIVE YOUR HOME A SHOT OF COLOR! Instead of having white woodwork, try a soft, beautiful color this time. Try painting the walls the same color as the woodwork to make your rooms look largdr. Try a combination of wallpaper and paint in one of your rooms . . . it’s charming. Our budget-wise terms for your paint and wallpaper materials are kind to your purse. Stop in for free estimates today. 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