Rappahannock News, January 14, 1954

VOLUME 5—NUMBER 1<L_WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 14, 1954 Price $2.00 PER YEAR VA. 3tat« '■'* • ' t r SOME OBSERVATIONS PtfO and CON %sx%x%x %%%%%%* After weeks of study and preparation the local Rescue Squad is about ready to begin operating. Much planning and work has been put into the organizing of this much-needed facility for Rappahannock county. The men in the squad have all finished their first aid course and received certificates as first aiders. They all realize that they are not doctors— for their course emphasized that they were only qualified to render temporary care until a doctor couid be reached. The Red Cross has promised to furnish blankets for the rescue car, and as soon as they arrive the services of this rescue squad will be available to the citizens of Rappahannock or anyone traveling through the county that might need immediate first aid. The members of the rescue squad have started raising money to purchase oxygen equipment for the car. Several donations have already been received, but they are far from the $435.00 needed to purchase this oxygen equipment. Anyone wishing to contribute to this most worthy organization may send their contribution to the Rescue Squad, Washington, Va., C. T. Bruce, treasurer. ♦ o o o o As if to make up for its tardy appearance, winter arrived in Rappahannock early this week in a tortent of snow storms accompanied by strong winds. The icy roads and high snow drifts spelled caution to the driver but to the school children who were spared several days of lessons, the snow spelled sleigh riding, loafing and "good times.” Harris Hollow has reported a low of 5 degrees above while Sperryville fell to 4 above. Washington can claim nothing under 9 above. While we are sitting by ou7 hung outside a window, do we ever think of the State highway men— out on the road night and day— who make it possible for us to go about our daily business. These men sometimes work around the clock in near-zero weather, and are always courteous and willing to lend a helping hand when we are unfortunate enough to hit a slick place in the road and slide into the ditch. I say hats off to the watchmen of our highways. O C O Being a “collector” in a charity drive is often a rather thankless job. It consumes time and leads to many headaches. Yet there is compensation when you see your county achieves * 113% of its quota (as Rappahannock did in the recent U SO drive) and there is pride and humility whin you see a small tot walk when but for your help he would have spent a life abed. Rappahannock $49 Short—— Of $500 TB Drive Goal Although the little caroler’s song reached the majority of citizens in Rappahannock County, there are still those who either forgot or ignored his refrain, “Buy TB Seals.” Thus. Rappahannock is still $40 short of its $5W goal. Of the total amount, $460.18, Piedmont .contributed $78; Wakefield, $80; Hmptpn, $104; Stonewall, $46; Hawthorne, $37; and Jackson,$50. Twenty-two dollars was brought in _by the sale of bangles in the schools. The colored'’from all districts combined contributed $54.40. It is not too late to send in your contribution to the TB Drive in Rappahannock County and thus lend your strength to the singing child’s message. Send it in now. Slate Mills Post Office To Be Abolished Representative Burr P. Harrison has been informed that the Post Office Department plans to abolish the post office at Slate Mills, Rappahannock County. Mr. Harrison said he had been notified by Assistant Postmaster General N. R. ’Abrams in a letter which stated, in part: “It is the Department’s plan to recognize the service by extending and establishing rural routes, making changes in the star routes and discontinuing the office named. These changes will bring about service improvements. — “These plans have been carefully studied by the Department, considering the various service features, costs and possible savings. The postal deficit is a very serious problem and while it is intended to improve the service to the public wherever possible, consideration must be necessarily given to the cost in relationship to the service afforded.” The letter used the phrase, “contemplates the discontinuance,” and no date was mentioned for the proposed closings. Stockholders Discuss 1953 Progress One hundred and sixty-six shares out of a possible 250 shares were represented at the Tuesday meeting of the Stockholders-Directors of the First National Bank of Flint Hill. The group was pleased at the accomplishments evident during the 1953 working year. $1000 had been added to the surplus account and a satisfactory amount to undivided pro. fits. In addition the 3% dididend was paid. H. J.' Turner asked to be relieved of his position as director because of ill health. Emory C. Rus—sell—was—elected—director—in his stead. The seven directors of the *bank include in addition to Mr. Russell, John S. Browning, Herbert Foster, William W. Miller, John R. Moore, Jr., G. W. Smith Jr., and Frank Cary._____I1 Directors Elect Cary, President Following the stockholders’ meeting, the directors convened and elected the following officers: President, Frank Cary; Vice-President, William Miller; Cashier, J. S. Browning; and Assistant Cashiers, Mrs. Emory Russell and Mrs. W. A. Moore. Trial Justice Cases The Commonwealth vs. Kenneth White; charged with speeding; fined $15 and costs. The Commonwealth vs. James John Jruse; charge! with reckless driving; fined $25 and costs. The Commonwealth vs. Roy Alvin Collier; charged with driving on a revoked license (after the 12 month revokal period was over, yet before a renewal of his license had been obtained) ; fined $25 and costs; and sentenced to 10 days in jail. The jail sentence was suspended on good behavior for 12 months. . The Commonwealth \vs. Perrie driving; fined $10 and costs. Five Leave For Army John Walker Jenkins and Jonas Alther of Sperryville and Richard Menefee, Edward Bailey and Edward* Fincham of Washington left Tuesday, December 12 for Alexandria where they will enter the Armed Forces. CHURCH SERVICES Rev. G. M. Profitt will use as his subject, “The Marks of A Disciple,’', at the 11 o’clock services in the Washington Baptist church, and at the 7:30 services in the Flint Hill Baptist church, Sunday, January 17. The B. T. U. will meet in Washington at 6 :30 as usual. * . C1-. : , . • ' , j .* *»: .... ... , ■—mwi«inmnnmMimiinmmnmiHi By: W. H. Lyne County Agent MfllHItllllltltlllMIMflfltttlllllMllinttHMCIIIIiMIMIIIflltlMlli Rappahannock Artificial Breeding Association held its first annual membership meeting in Washington last Friday night electing the following directors: B. C. Jackson of Huntly; Glen L. Williams, Flint Hill; E. M. Jones, Washington; all for three year-terms; directors elected to serve two year-terms were: G. M. Black of Sperryville; Woodrow Coughlin of Castleton, and Earl J. Kilby of Woodville. Directors who will serve a one year term are: R. M. Menefee of Washington; J. M. O’Bannon of Woodville, and Daniel Jacobs of Castleton. Officers elected were : President—Woodrow Coughlin; Vice-President—Glen L. Williams; and Sec.—Treas.—G. M. Black. Other business items of importance included a report by Gordon Thornhill, Association Technician, which indicated 233 cows had been bred in the first nine months of operation of which 55% settled on first service and 84% by second service. Keith Houston, Associate Extension Dairyman of V. P. I., reported between 46 and 48 thousand cows had been bred artificially in Virginia during 1953 and that there were 38 . organizations with 50 skilled technicians. To date not a single organization has folded up thus indciating much greater strides in dairy cattle improvement could be expected in the future. Also Mr. Houston reported that the top Dairy Herd Improve*: merit Association herd in ‘ the state, owned by a Mr. Flora of Franklin County, had been relying 6n artificial brefding as a source of his replacement heifers for several years having a good number in his milking barn. Mr. Flora has the enviable herd production average of 552 lbs. of butterfat per cow. W. H. Armstrong, mariager of the Virginia Arrifictal BfCeding Association, reported that they had this year completed the most rigid health and sanitation program undertake nby any similar orgamzation. Also that their program had been adopted as a pattern for other such organizations in the United States. Non-member dairymen from out of the state had offered as much as $100.00 service fee per cow in an; effort to get some . f "the same blood Rappahannock dairymen are now getting a $7 per service. The Rappahannock organization voted to have the next membership year to be from April 1st through December 31st, 1954 in order to get the membership year in line with their fiscal year in 1955 which corresponds with the calendhr^rear. Also they expressed keen desire in having Dr. William L. Wake, local veterinarian, serve as public director. Plans are being formulated for a tour by the membership of outstanding herds in Madison and Orange counties which have been breeding their cows and improving their herds via the artificial method for several years. The group expressed the de(Continued to Pape 8) Pvt. Hawkins Returns To Camp Gordon Pvt. Franklin Hawkins, who has been spending the Christmas holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hawkins of Washington, has returned to, his Army Base in Camp Gordon, Georgia. Mac Wiseman Show Postponed To 25th The Mac Wiseman Show that was scheduled for Thursday night, January 14, has been postponed - due to bad weather - and will, be held instead on the 25th of January. Plan to attend this show, sponsored by the Polio Drive in Rappahannock county. Welfare Dept. Draws 1953 “Trend” Picture Cases on the public assistance rolls in Virginia increased 1.7 per cent - during 1953, while total monthly payments in the State rose nine per cent, Mrs. M. Elizabeth Buntin, superintendent of the Rappahannock County Welfare Department said today. Decreases in Old Age Assistance, Aid to the Blind and General Relief during the year were offset by increases in disabled, dependent children and foster care cases, she reported. Increases in average payments in all categories during the year boosted total monthly payments. Thse 'figures, the superintendents explained, were based on monthly summaries for 1953 through November. December figures will not be tabulated until reports from* all local welfare departments are made in January. in ivappdiidunuLK v~uuiuyy tnis was the picture for the year: Total number of cases down 9.2 per cent, monthly expenditure up 5.1 per cent. In -January', 1953, public assistance cases received $2590, in all categories of assistance. In November, the total case load was 119, total monthly expenditures $2723. In the state in the first month of the year 1953, 34,973 cases received $1,261,415 in all categories. In November, the cases load had increased to 35,569, and total expenditures were $1,379,379. Total expenditures in Virginia for the year will be over $15,000,000, the Superintendent reported. Caseloads are down, the Superintendent added, from. two years ago by 2.3 per cent, and total payments are up 11 per cent since December 1951. _ -v ; ’ The greatest increase during the, year was in the aid to the disabled program. Upffwenty per cent in the state, the case load in this program rose 42 per cent in Rappahannock County during the year, the Superintendent said. This program, she explained, began in October 1950, and many of t)he cases formerly on general relief have been transferred to this program, which is one of the Federal government assistance programs. The disabled program provides assistance for permanently and totally disabled persons *for whom no curative measures are known or advisable. In November, there were 17 of these cases in Rappahannock County, and 4,172 in the state. Rescue Squad Sponsors Square Dance A dance will be held Friday, January 15 (tomorrow night) in the Rappahannock County High School auditorium in Washington for the benefit of the Washington Rescue Squad. Good behavior is guaranteed. P.-T. A. Organized. By R. C. H. S. Rappahannock High School is planning-to organize—a— ParentTeacher Association January 20 at 7:30 in the R. C. H. S. auditorium. Every person interested in the welfare o the youth of the community to take an active part in this organization. It is designed not merely for parents and teachers but for everyone who1’ wishes to advance the community in the realm of Education— On one occasion Aristotle was asked how much educated men were superior to those uneducated: “As much,” said he, “as the living are to the dead.” \ Ladies Auxiliary Sponsors Card Patry, Jan. 21 The Ladies Auxiliary to the Amiss* ville Fire Company will sponsor a card party at the Amissville Fire Hall January 21 at 7:30. George Elkins of Woodville, who recently celebrated his 88th birthday is ill with pneumonia. Mr. Elkins is being treated at his home. Panthers SplitDoubleheader With Lovettsville Panther Boys Win 37-33 Girls Lose, 75-47 Harold Brcwn and Jackie Sisk, scoring 11 points each, led the Panther boys to a ,37-33 victory, while B. Carter’s 52 points drowned the Panther girls, 75-47 in Friday’s doubleheader with Lovettsville on the R.C.H.S. court. The Panther boys took the lead from the first whistle and Lovettsville trailed 9-2 at the first quarter’s end; 16-7 at the half, 24-19 at the third quarter and 37-33 when the game ended. Bobby Atkins chalked up 10 points; Tony Lucas, 2 and Bunny Pullen, 3. B. Johnson was high scorer for Lovettsville with 15 points. B. Carter, classed as one of the best players in this part of the state, led Lovettsville with a high of 52 points, in the girls’ game. Jean Brown scored 24 points for the Panthers and Mable Hawkins, 12. Estelle Jenkins and Betty Bruce, in addition to the line-up announced in last week’s News, entered the Lovettsville game. Nick Cascio, Pickens Barker and Jean Brown praised their teams as playing very good ball and explained the girls’ loss with "too much B. Carter.” As the scpre now stands, the Panther boys have won one league game and lost one (Akiie) and the girls have lost one and won one (Aldie). Tuesday night’s game with Warrenton (there) was postponed due to bad weather. The Panthers will meet Lincoln at Lincoln this Friday night Rapp’k. Nafl. Elects 1954 Officers The Rappahannock National Bank stockholders and directors met Tuesday afternoon with 339 out of a possible 500 shares represented. Earl%B. Combs had tendered his resignation as a director; Lucio Kilby was elected director. During a report of the 1953 work it was reported that the 8% dividend for 1953 had been paid,_ In a directors’ meeting conducted immediately after the joint meeting, last year’s officers were re-elected: Robert W. Miller, president; Wade H. Massie, Jr., vice-president; J. Rodes Brown, cashier; and B. F. Bruce, assistant cashier. County Contributes 113% of USO Quota In a recent county-wide USO drive, Rapphannock contributed $223.50, against an assigned quota of $202, thereby reaching 113% of the county goal. The largest percent of quota reported from other districts was 107% reached by the Petersburg Community Chest. Below is a letter received by Mrs. C. T. Bruce from the director of the USO drive: Dear Mrs. Bruce: * This will acknowledge with thanks your letter of December 30 addressed to Mr. Robert* T. Marsh, Jr., our Treasurer, enclosing check for $S_ as an additional contribution to the campaign for Rappahannock County. As you have stated in your letter this latest credit brings the total fop Rappahannock County to $228.50 as against the assigned quota of $202 or 113% of the county goal. Please accept our congratulations. Cordially yours, Ernest H. Edinger Director In a previous letter to Mrs. Bruce, treasurer of the Rappahannock USO Drive, Ernest H. Edinger, director of the United Defense Fund of Va., praised Rappahannock: “Rappahannock County has made an outstanding record.” Mrs. C. J. Miller of “Millerm^1” ” was hostess on Wednesday afternoon to the Ladies Auxiliary of Trinity Episcopal church.

RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS PUBLISHED THURSDAY MORNING At Washington, Rappahannock County Virginia DIAL WASHINGTON 2851 BRUCE S. BOWIE..... Publisher Entered as second-class mail matter at the post office at Washington, Virginia SUBSCRIPTION: (in advance) __ ____ $2.00 a year Are You Prepared? If you should awaken tonight and find your home on fire—and fire is no respecter of persons— ■would you be able to call on an insurance adjuster and have him tell you: “We will take care of the damage”? With insurance rates as low as those in ~ Rappahannock are, there is no reason for any person to be called upon to help a neighbor rebuild his home after a fire, or help replace furniture lost when a home burns. When furniture in a home can be insured for around $3.00 per $1,000.00 can you afford not to have it insured? I have heard the remark that with three fire companies in the county there is no need for insurance. , A fire company is no guarantee that a fire will not break out. The firemen can only help put out the fire after it has been discovered. And sometimes the fire has gained such headway your furniture or home can not be saved. If you think you can afford to be without fire insurance ask any fireman, I doubt if you will find a fireman in the county that does not have his home and furniture fully insured. Invisible Taxes The cost of highway accidents in death, pain, and suffering is a fairly familiar story to most Americans. Not so well known, however, is the costly and tearful aftermath of each fatal or serious accident in the home of every victim of carelessness on the streets and highways. For weeks or months — for periods extending over many years and even a lifetime—the family of each motor vehicle accident casualty learns how much a single mishap costs in - grief, worry, never-ending bills to repair broken bodies and disfigured faces, and other expenses. But virtually unknown is the important fact that direct or hidden costs of streets and highway accidents reach into every home to the tune of $90 from the average family every year. That’s how much is being drained from each family purse in the nation as a whole. But the cost per family runs higher than the national average in 31 states. In 17—or more than half of this above-average group—the bill is well over $100. It ranges all the way up to $399.44 in Nevada! Families in all ibut five states are laying out more than $1 a Week as their share. Specific bills for these accident losses may never turn up in their mailboxes, but the costs are levied against each family just the same, even though an accident does not kill or injure one of its members—even if they don’t own an automobile. That’s because the charges are passed on through increased taxes, wage losses, cost of insurance, medical and hospital bills, automobile and property damage repair charges and other items. Any family can consider itself fortunate if it escapes the human misery of these accidents, which touch the homes of some 40,000 dead and 2,000,000 injured victims in a year’s time. But it must nevertheless help to share the burden of their economic costs, visible or invisible, running close to $4,000,000,000 annually. Safer driving by all offers hope of lessening this big pinch on the average family’s purse. It will also diminish the threat of accidents to a family’s safety if it insists_ that its driver or drivers take no unnecessary chances while at the wheel. Constantly remind them: “Slow down—lives are in your .hands.” .' The New Year It seems but yesterday was the beginning of the year, ' , , But now it has waned and another is here. It is now numbered with those before Which makes the history of yore. To some it was a year of joy and Play, Yet for others it was the end of the way. - Also- to-many—the- New—Year—wdd— again, Be a repetition of sorrow and pain. Though to ^some it will be a year of delight Since they have found “The Way the Truth and the Light.” Many will resolutions make Only to find they are easy to break. Why not resolve to trust in One, Who will carry you through and lead you on To higher realms of success, Enabling you to meet the test. Though the years come and soon wane But Thou Christ art still the same. Thy matchless grace doth still avail For every soul for which Thou dost stand bail. G. M. P. Amissville News Notes Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marlow of Welch, West Virginia spent the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Marlow’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Walter. L. H. Luttrell and Mrs. Flossie Luttrell were recent guests of Mrs. Hugh Bywater. Mrs. John Kite was recent guest of her and son-in-law dughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Coons in Arlington. Miss Patsy Ann Pullen spent the week recently with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cloud. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cloud and Mrs. James Mills and sons of Viewtown spent Sunday in Manassas with Mr. and Mrs. James Pullen. Mr. and Mrs. Will Corbin and Lewie Carder spent last Sunday after noon with Mr. Corbin's sisters, Mrs. Ethel Cooksey and Mrs. Annie Latham. Earnest Browning is on the sick list. Mrs. Morrison Green entertained the Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist church last Wednesday afternoon at her home in Warrenton. Mrs. Frances Sapp entertained at dinner last Sunday at her home. xy vr ii REPAIR! REMODEL! From Rooftop To The Basement LUMBER aid BUILDING SUPPLIES - SPECIAL MILLWORK I . • Prompt Service • Reasonable Rates • Free Delivery h Front Royal Building Supply 346 Remount Road Jwn«*w- Goii«d»y, Owner Phone 934 Miss Janice Carroll, who is attending college at West Hampton, Richmond, spent the holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin H. Carroll and returned last Sunday, accompanied by her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Graham Hackley entertained at dinner last Sunday, Ronnie Jeffries, Leon Hackley, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Forbes and daughters, and Miss Virginia Tapp. Mr. and Mrs. Max Carr of Warrenton were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Carroll on New Year’s Eve. Pitts Park THEATRE Front Royal, Virginia THURSDAY, JAN. 14 LESLIE CARON MEL FERRER — in — “LILI” (Color by Technicolor) FRI. - SAT., JAN. 15 - 16 ROBERT TAYLOR AVA GARDNER HOWARD KEEL —m— “RIDE VAQUERO” SUN. - MON. - TUES. JAN. 17 - 18 - 19 CLARK GABLE AVA GARDNER —in— “MOGAMBO” (Color by Technicolor) WED. - THUR., JAN. 20 - 21 3 DIMENSION RICHARD CARLSON VERONICA HURST —in— “THE MAZE” STOP! AT THIS SIGN J. BRADLEY ATKINS Atlantic Service Station SPERR YVILLE, VA. L. B. DULIN, JR. DISTRIBUTOR Atlantic Refining Company CULPEPER, VA. ON THE NEW YORK SKYLINE... The Hotel HOLLAND on 42*±St. | lust West of Times Square 400 «lry rooms with private fee* ood Shown. Coffso moo and lw» Attractive M«Ofdso.iProo radio. Tolovtsloo- gwhaifa, Oral. 21-Story Fireproof Building* 351 West 42nd Si, N«w York 10, N. V. Circle *4700 Mrs. C. B. Stuart and Mrs. Lesley Walter spent last Wednesday, in Washington, D. C. with friends. ' ?, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Carroll and family spent last Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Payne in Marshall. Mrs. Katie Tapp, Mrs. Jennie Keyser, Mrs. Kenny and Maddox Tapp of Front Royal were recept guests of Mrs. Nettie Tapp. Mn and Mrs. Wiley Chapman and —children- of Washington,--EL- C^-spentlast Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walter. WASHINGTON THEATRE Shows: 7:15 and 9:00 P.M. TUES. - WED., JAN. 19 - 20 JUNE ALYSON _—in— “BATTLE CIRCUS” TUES. - WED., JAN. 12 - 13 FRI. - SAT., JAN. 22 - 23 “ARENA” Cartoon and Serial Pitts’ —THEATRE— Culpeper Matinees: Tues., Thurs., Sat. 3:30 Every Nile 7:15 A 9:15 ADMISSION: Children 16c Adults 35c THURSDAY, JAN. 14 SPENCER TRACY JEAN SIMMONS — in — “THE ACTRESS” Cartoon - Novelty FRI. - SAT., JAN. 15 - 16 RED SKELTON —in—*■ “HALF A HERO” Cartoon Jungle Raiders, No. 3 SUN. - MON. JAN. 17-18 JOAN CRAWFORD —in— “TORCH SONG” (Color by Technicolor) Cartoon - Topper Novelty 2 Shows Sunday: 3 and 9 p.m. TUES. - WED. - THUR. JAN. 19 - 20 - 21 ~ DONALD O'CONNOR — in — —“FRANCIS COVERS THE BIG TOWN” Variety View - Special P I T T S’ FAIRFAX CULPEPER, VIRGINIA Saturday Matinee 2:00*3:45 Every Nit* 7:00 A 9:00 Children 16c Adults 35c THURSDAY, JAN. 14 STANLEY CLEMENTS —in— “HOT NEWS” Sportreel - Cartoon - Novelty PRI. - SAT., JAN. 15 - 16 DANE CLARK — in — “FORT DEFIANCE” (Color by Cinecolor) Walt Disney Cartoon - Novelty Return of Capt. America, 14 MON. - TUES., JAN. 18-19 JOHNNY SHEFFIELD —in— “SAFARI DRUMS “Little Rascals" Comedy Overland Mail, 13 WED. - THUR., JAN. 20 - 21 MICKEY ROONEY EDDIE BRACKEN —in— “A SLIGHT CASE OF LARCENY” Novelty * Comedy WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20 SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTION ON OUR STAGE——In Person BUD MESSNER And His All-Star Hill-Billy Show Admission: Adults 60c Children 35c inc. tax

Sperryrille News Notes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cozzo of Washington, D. C. and Miss Joan Kelly Aylor were guests during” the holidays of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Aylor. Miss Rachel Many spent her Christmas holiday with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Walter O. Jones and son, Tommy of Silver Spring, Maryland. Misses Rachel and Mildred Many went to Washington, D. C. with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Many, Monday, Dec. 28. ~ Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett of Lee . Highway Hotel has recently had a visit of several days from her son and family, Dr. Brook Miller Moffett of Norfolk. Mrs. Holmes Hall has returned from Florida after a visit to her deskmate of childhood days, Sallie Light foot Johnson of Woodville, now Mrs. Harry Ogden of Delray Beach, Florida. A. J. Dodson and Mrs. Netus Brown have returned to 'their home in Sperryville after spending the holiday in Florida. Mrs. Monia Dodson who accompanied them on -the trip is spending some time with relatives in De Land, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Manuel and two children, Wallace and Harriett . spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schaefer. • A surprise dinner was arranged on Sunday at “Rock Villa” by members of the family for Mrs. J. Rodes Brown who celebrated her birthday. Mrs. Perle Rector Coffey was a dinner guest on Sunday’ of Mf. and Mrs. George W. Brown. ' Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Pillar and their daughter, Miss Peggy Pillar were dinner guests on Tuesday evening of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wood. Miss Louise Schwartz, Miss Emma McArthur, Mrs. Z. H. Sealock, and Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett attended the movies in Culpeper Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Partlow of Culpeper were week-end guests of their brother-ih-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. Earl Wayland. Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer and ‘ two girls, Edna Yates_and Susan Schaefer and Mrs. J. B. Johnson spent Saturday in CharlottesfaUg?^ Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wake and son, “Chappie'*, Mr. and Mrs. Ulman Miller spent Wednesday with Mrs. Wake’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Chapman. Mr. andsMrs. Russell Swindler and son, Bob and their small daughter, Linda were recent week-end guests of Mrs. O. B. Swindler. Mrs. Annie Gore Bruce, who accompanied them on the trip, was a guest at "Jackson Hill,” the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bruce. Misses Ebba and Beulah Hitt, Miss Nettie Bontz and Mrs. George W. Brown were Culpeper shopper on Saturday. Mrs. Joseph B. Johnson entertain- ( ed at a family dinner on Sunday in honor of her husband, Joseph B. Johnson and her grandsop, Joseph Gordon Payne, who celebrated their birthday anniversaries. Mrs. Harold Hammands of Cottage City, Maryland was an overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Swindler on Monday. HANDMADE INFANTS WEAR SPECIAL from the PHILIPPINES The most attractive babywear ever. Made of the finest pre-shrurik fabrics in white and pastels, with exquisite embroidered designs. Every stitch carefully and painstakingly put in by skillful hands. Each endearing item in this charming assortment offered at this amazing low price. A real gift value. DEPT. STORE .V Home of Better Values Culpeper1’s Shopping Center ■ Vi v X 'Hi* s :; , g; *| . ( Mr. and Mrs. S. E* Hening, who have been spending some time in Montgomery, Alabama, have returned to “Apple Tree Cottage,” their home in Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Bruce and Robert Bruce of Front Royal visited Mrs. Annie Taylor Bruce during the week end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Ennis Brown. Mrs. Sadie Swindler Rowe of Falls Church spent the past .week with her mother ancf sister, Mrs. O. B. Swindler and„ Miss Barbara Swindler* On Saturday Mrs. Swindler and her daughters were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Lee Swindler. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Palmer and their son, “Pepper” of Falls Church spent Tuesday with their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Brown. J. Rodes Brown and W. H. Lyne are in Roanoke this week attending a meeting of the Va. Beef Cattle Association. Mrs." Ida Devers of Flint Hill and her daughter, Mrs. Robert Miller and her two children of Winchester were recent Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Devers. IV. S. C. S. MEETING The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Sperryville Methodist church met on Wednesday evening in the home of Miss Ruth C. Menefee and Mrs. Virginia Lewis. Eleven members were present. The president, Mrs. C. E. Brown opened the meeting and led the devotional, after which Mrs. Lewis presented the lesson program from the subject, "Love Never Faileth.” During the social hour refreshments were served. Mrs. Della B. Howard and her granddaughter, Ann Yates Aylor went to Arlington Sunday for a short visit with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Henry Aylor. Mrs. Mary G. Thornhill of Glasgow is at "Rock Villa” for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. Rodes Brown. Mrs. William Meade Fletcher spent several days in Washington, D. C last week. 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Cuuiiuj Home Demonstration NEWS By Elizabeth Fuss Mon., Jan. 18—Huntly H D meeting at 7:30 p.ir.. at Reagex Scnool._ " Tuesday, Jan. 19—Flint Hill H D meeting at 7:30 at home of Miss Ruth Stevens with Mrs. Wade Pullen as hostess. Wed., Jan. 20—Fodderstack H D at 1:30 p.m. at home of Mrs. Clarence Baldwin. Sperryville H D at 7:30 p.m. in V.F.W. Hall with Mrs. Aileen Johnson as hostess. Fri., Jan. 22—District meeting at 9:30 a.m. Massanova H D meeting at 7:30 p.m. at home of Mrs. John Williams. Citizenship was selected as the Federation Goal by the home demonstration clubs in Rappahannock county. Points “being stressed by the H. D. clubs are: a study of state government so the citizens of the county will be better informed about state government; develop leadership both H. D. and 4-H in the county; and become better informed alout our neighbors by writing to. “Pen Women” and talk by an IF YE student. Mrs. Anne Thompson, county goal chairman, has been very busy the last several months preparing for each of the club goal chairman, a summary of how our state government works. The goal chairman in each of the clubs are: Washington, Mrs. Guy Burke; Flint Hill, Mrs. Paul Miller; Amissville, Mrs. Catherine Riley; Sperryville, Mrs. Anne Thompson; Castleton, Mrs. John Woodward; F. T., Mrs. M. W. Brown; Huntly, Mrs. Barbara Gentry; and Woo^ville, Mrs. Lily Barber. Turkey with all trimmings was the menu planned by an executive com mittee of county 4-H council. This turkey supper will be held Saturday, March 13 and the money will be used by county council for its various activities. The 4-H’er of the month column score card was planned to project work, leadership activities and participate in various events, and work in own community and school. Flint Hill 4-H club selected Doris Campbell, as chairman for National 4-H club week. 5 4-H boys purchased the 4-H signs for their homes. A program consisted of poems and songs. The poems were recited by Jean Lillard and Ruth Ann Foster. During project work the art of sprinkling and folding clothing for ironing was demonstrated. Mrs. Frank Cary, leader, used a pillow case and towel, and the agent, a shirt. Amissville 4-H met Friday for another excellent meeting. Patsy Woodward and James Bywaters were elected Co-chairman for National 4-H week. The program chairman was in charge of following program: Devotions, Marjorie Settle; Songs and Yells, Patsy Woodward. Mrs. Ralph Rowzie gave a reading on use of vanilla—pure or imitation. The club is selling vanilla as a money maker. During project work the girls exhibited skirts they had made and during meeting studied different kinds of materials, care and uses. At the Forest Grove 4-H meeting committees were appointed to plan activities for National 4-H club week: Ellen Gore, Jimmy Atkins, Franklin Woodard, and Dorothy Jenkins. The girls exhibited a cover for the clothes basket. The demonstration during project work was on the making of a head scarf. Washington senior 4-H club met Thursday. Lelia Gentry was selected chairman for National 4-H club week. Four members purchased 4-H signs to be displayed at their home. During project work “How To Sprinkle and Fold Gothes for Iron Charter No. 6443 Reserve District No. 6 REPORT OF CONDITION OF The Rappahannock National Bank Of Washington, In the State of^ VirginiaAt the close of Business on December 31, 1353 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_$ 273,686.95 United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ..---... 647,950.00 Obligations of States and political subdivisions_ 59,990.00 Other bonds, notes and debentures_100,080.00 Corporate stocks (including $3,350.00 stock of Federal Reserve bank)- 8,350.00 Loans and discounts (including $146.37 overdrafts)_ 370,132.48 Bank ^premises owned $2,163.45, furniture and fixtures $1,285.67 . 3,449.12 Total Assets... $1,458,638.55 LIABILITIES Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations___ 795,248.46 Time deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations_ 424,268.53 Deposits of United States Government (including postal savings)_ 582.24 Deposits of States and political subdivisions_ 90,975.59 Other deposits (certified and cashier’s checks, etc.)_ 8,705.14 Total Deposits.$1,319,779.96 Other liabilities_ 2,500.08 Total Liabilities_ $1,322,279.96 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Capital Stock: (c) Common stock, total par $50,009.00 $50,000.00 Surplus.-. 61,000.00 Undivided profits_ 24,358.5? _ Reserves (and retirement account for preferred stock) 1,000.00 Total Capital Accounts___ 186,358.59 Total Liabilities and Capital Accounts_$1,458,638.55 MEMORANDA Assets pledged or assigned to secure liabilities and for other purposes.-.—...* 98,725.00 I» J« Rodes Brown, Jr., cashier of the above-named 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: WADE H, MASSIE, JR. E. M. JONES A. C. LATHAM Directors State of Virginia, County of Rappahannock, ss: | Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of January, 1954, and I hereby certify that I am not an officer or director of this bank. JAS. M. SETTLE_, Cleric Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Va. (SEAL) ing' was demonstrated. Gardner Williams opened the Reager 4-H club with a prayer. All 4-H club members in Reager purchased the sign, A 4-H Member Lives Here. Loretta Williams demonstrated the correct way of setting a table. The girls exhibited head scarfs and began to make an apron. .Sperryville III 4-H held monthly meeting Thursday afternoon. Committee appointed.JLo~ make- plans for National 4-H club week were: Alice Dodson, Neville Wood, H. B. Atkins and James Leake. Judy Hawkin3 demonstrated the correct way to make an introduction. Washington News Notes B. R. Cox returned to his position in Pittsburg, Pa. last Sunday after a vacation of 10 days spent at home, with Mrs. Cox. Mrs. Woodrow Coughlin, Mrs. Thomas Williams, Herndon Hudson, Henry Hudson and Clayborn Hudson attended the funeral of C. L. Armentrout in Washington, D. C. recently. New Year’s Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Coughlin were Mrs. Dewey Hudson, Mrs. Edward Hudson, Miss Phyllis Hudson and Wayne Payne. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keyser of Williamsburg, Miss Irene keyser and Joe D Keyser were guests for dinner on Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller at their home, Mt. Prospect. Mr. and Mrs. W. Arthur Miller were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brent in Richmond. Miss Evelyn Tyler Miller was a week-end guest of Miss Betty Johnson at her home in Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Lea are visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Williams in Cliffodrd. Miss Lucy Estes, Mrs. D. D. Hudson and Mssrs Herndon Hudson and Henry Hudson were Saturday guests of Mrs. Mamie Wren and Mr. and Mrs. - Edwin Pearson of Washington, D. C. and Silver Spring, Maryland. SINGER SEWING MACHINE— Used treadle model $19.95. Singer Sewing Center, 105 E. Davis St., Culpeper, Va. Phone 9042. Milton M. Hawkins, Jr. underwent a tonsilectomy, Monday in the Warren Memorial hospital. He is recovering satisfactorily having returned to his home in Washington Tuesday afternoon. - Mrs. J. E. Keyser entertained the Washington Bridge Club and additional guests for dessert bridge on Wednesday night. Those playing were Dr. and Mrs. J. P—Snead,—Mrr~ and Mrs. Gene Wood, and Mr. and Mrs. Dike Quaintance of Sperryville Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Keyser of Sperryville, Joe Dejamett Keyset, Mrs. Will Keyser, Judge and Mrs. R. V. Snead, Capt. and Mrs. H. C. Warwick, Mrs. Charles Bruce, Mrs. J. W. Price, Mrs. W. F. Moffett and Mrs. D. D. Miller of Washington, Mrs. M. R. Bradford Jr., Mrs. Earl Edmonds and Mrs. Robert L. Massie of Flint Hill. Prizes were awarded by the hostess to Mrs. Warwick for high score, Mrs. R. V. Snead, traveling for ladies; Mr. Quaintance, high for the men guests. Peola Mills News Notes Misses Judy Hawkins and Lou Ann Miller were week end guests of Miss Holly Updike. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Gallihugh and son, Jeffrey of Maryland Were guests for sveeral days last week of Mrs. Gilbert Weakley and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gallihugh. Mr. and Mrs. Jones of Washington T>7 C. who recently purchased the Rev£rcomb property in Peola Mills spent the week at their home. Mrs. Gilbert Weakley and Mrs. Harry Gallihugh entertained the Peola Mills spent the week end at their Home. Dr. Wylie, director of Health of Rappahannock County, gave an interesting and informative talk and presented a film on the physical ailments of school children. He explained the importance of the work of the Health Department in the county, and told of some future plans for its developments. JACKETS DRESS JACKETS— were $10.95.reduced to $6.95 WAIST LENGTH JACKETS were $8.95.reduced to $5.95 YELLOW, HEAVY SWEAT SHIRTS 98c BIB OVERALLS pr. $2.98 ■ . -•ALVIN B. STOKES East Main Street at The Bridge FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA COME SEE the many wonderful features of the new electric ranges that make cooking fun. COME SIGH at the beauty and style of the many models—one fot each budget, one for each need. SEE why thousands of modem housewives have switched to fast, clean,' dependable electric cooking. SIGH, too, with happiness when you learn how inexpensive these time and money saving electric ranges really are. THE BRAND NEW &ECTRIC RANGES ARE NOW ON DISPLAY AT YOUR ELECTRIC APPLIANCE DEALER OR Northern Virginia Power Co

On Sick Lut * ; i ; C. R. Racer has been confined to his home with a virus. He is now recovering satisfactorily. Three Local Men Serve On Planning Committee A. C. Latham, Sr., J. M. O’Bannon and county agent, W. H. Lyne are serving on a committee to help plan and arrange for the seventh annual Four-State Farmers Meeting to be held in Hagerstown, Maryland on January 22. Farmers from Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland are expected to form a capacity crowd at Franklin Court Auditorium in Hagerstown, Maryland on January 22. for the seventh annual FourState Farmers’ Meeting. These meetings, which are designed to be of specific aid to the farmers of the four-state area, have been growing in their popularity since their inception seven years ago and many farm organizations as well as university and state personnel have been giving support and aid for each of the farmer get-togethers. Sunnyvale ...a country flower garden for your dining roomf created by Castleton China It’* springtime all year long when you live with this charming pat* tent! Delicate flower sprays in luminous color are framed in mdainty gold band on fine, lustrous Castleton China. The Pearl Edge Shape is touched with gold, to ^ complete the beauty of one of America’s favored china designs. Fiat p'ttct plsce-setUng, $15.75 P. M. SHIREY JEWELER and OPTOMETRIST FRONT ROYAL, VA. Phone 93 In announcing the program, President Herman Stockslager stated that agricultural experts from the University of Maryland, Penn State College, the National Dairy Corporation, The Soil Conservation Service, The National Fertilizer Association and the U. S. Department of Agriculture will serve as discussion leaders at the ‘54 meeting. Leading farmers- from over the four-state area will also be on hand to answer questions concerning farming procedures. Araissville News Notes Mr. and ^Mrs. Hxriry Estes of Arlington spent New Year’s Day with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Poe. Mr. and Mrs! H. H. Carroll and family spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Payne at Marshall. Miss Lena Mae Green returned to Kingsport, Tenn last Friday where she has a job and Miss Peggy Ann Green returned to Lynchburg where she is attending college after spending the Christmas holiday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Green. Rev. G: H. Thach called to see Mrs. Charlie Moss last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Jennie Smith spent last Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Nelson Corbin. Mr. and Mrs. Sanford of Warrenton spent Friday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sutphin. Miss Virginia Tapp spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Charlie Compton. Mrs. Frances Sapp left last Sunday for a trip to Florida. Elliott Doyle accompanied her. Mrs. Bertha Riley spent a few days last week with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Green of Warrenton. Edward Tapp was a recent visitor of his aunts, Mrs. Katie Tapp and Mrs. Jennie Keyset in Front Royal. Mrs. Effie Hackley of Arlington spent last Friday in the neighborhood. Miss Virginia Tapp entertained at cards last Thursday night. Those playing were Mrs. Raymond Poe, Mrs. Richie Colvin, Mrs. Jennie Smith, Mrs. Nelson Corbin, Mrs. Bertha Riley and Mrs. Bernard Weaver. Mrs. Charlie Compton, Mrs. Jennie Smith, Jack Shiith, Mrs. Bertha Riley, Mrs. Richie Colvin and Roy James were Culpeper visitors last Friday. Mrs. Graham Hackley and children called to see Mrs. A1 Hall last Thursday afternoon. Marvin R. Carrol is on his way home from Germany after spending 18 months in Vismark Kaserne Germany. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Carroll. Mrs. Will Walter was a recent visitor of Mrs. L. B. Stuart and Mrs. SINGER SEWING MACHINES— Portable re-conditioned by Singer $49.50. Singer Sewing Center, 105 E. Davit St., Culpeper, Va. Phone 9042.—adv. Annie Latham. Mrs. Sarah Jenkins and Mrs. Will Latham spent last Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Annie Latham. Morrison Green of Warrenton was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Flicklin. Gov. Battle Reports To General Assembly Despite inffation and the Korean war, Virginia made great progress in many fields during the past four years, Governor John S. Battle reported to the General Assembly yesterday. , On the fiscal side of the fouryear picture, the Governor summarized the situation in this way: “During the past four years we have lived within our income. As services have expanded and living costs have gone up, every phase of the State’s activities has required increased appropriations, but we will close this fiscal year with a small surplus. He referred to enlarged state revenues as a result of inflation and business expansion incident to the Korean war and pointed out that general fund revenues had risen from $95,000,000 in 194950 to $125,800,000 during the current fiscal year. Nearly $9,500,000 of this increase came abopt by ‘enforcement efforts of the Department of Taxation.” Yet, he said, during the past three years, approximately $19,500,000 has been saved by Vir- ' ginia income taxpayers under pro 6* and 9-ft. widths 99c sq. yard The heaviest weight enamel surface floor covering you can buy. Beautiful new styles — all with long-wearing, easycleanine K-99 finish. RAWLINGS Furniture Store Church and Jackson Streets FRONT ROYAL, VA. Statement of Condition of the Rappahannock Home Mutual Fire Insurance Co. At the Close of Business December 31, 1953 Am’t of Assets Dec. 31, 1953 -$43,227.65 Amount of Assessment —-' 6,536.94 New Business- 376.02 Interest on Savings- 1,284.55 TOTAL $58,425.16 DISBURSEMENTS Losses paid for fires_$ 418.64 Secretary and Treasurer Salary __ 1,650.00 Directors’ Fee_ 335.30 Appraisers’ Fee_ 248.00 Printing and Stationery_ 18.05 Postage - 43.50 Miscellaneous Expenses_ 63.00 TOTAL.$2,776.49 Insurance in Force December 31, 1952Insurance written in 1953 t. Total Insurance in Force December 31, Balance on Hand Dec. 81, 1953 . $50,648.67 .. $3,157,276.50 . .......- 113,201.00 1953 ——..3,270,477.50 RATES Class A—Dwelling where owner lives, with slate, metal, or asbestos roofs | .15 per hundred Class B.—All other property except public f .80 per hundred | ' "AS • • - ' ; i-v Class C—All public property except churches * 4 .60 per hundred « OFFICERS L. R. HUDSON _____President WADE H. MASSIE, JR._Vice-President C. J. MILLER, JR.__ Secretary-Treasurer DIRECTORS L. R. HUDSON ROBERT L. BROWN WADE H. MASSIE, JR. R. L. MILLER C. E» JOHNSON, JR. D. D. MILLER J. P. COOK visions of the Automatic Tax Credit Act of 1950, and the State tax on bonds has been repealed, at an estimated savings to taxpayers of $1,000,000,000 a year. Other savings, running into the millions, have accrued to Virginia emloyers in the administration of the Unemployment Compensation Act, under a merit rating system' approved by the General Assembly. Governor Battle dealt at some length with the progress made in the field of public education and estimated that the public school building program, including state and local funds, would account for the erection of structures in the four years ending next June 30 which will have cost a total of $243,000,000. In that connection, he told the Assembly that the present method of distributing the school funds to the localities was “unsatisfactory” and suggested careful consideration of an improved formula. A special committee has studied the question ana offered an improved plan for the Assembly’s 4 study. The Governor touched briefly on the segregation issue. He said: “I have prooceeded upon the assumption that every child in Virginia, without regard to financial ability, or social standing, or race or creed, should have an op-^ portunity to acquire a good common school education in schools established, conducted, controlled and supported under the laws of Virginia. This is, and for nearly one hundred years has been recognized as, the exclusive duty— the right and privilege—of Virginia and her people. This we have largely accomplished. This the people of Virginia will support in ever increasing measure.” Four years ago, when he took office, Governor Battle recalled that three public Utilities were under seizure and the coal mines were shut down. Today, there are no workers idle by reason of strikes in Virginia and there are no utilities under State operation. He followed his pre-announced (See Battle, Page 8 “Ma! There’s Some More Guys Here For | ROYAL SOFTWIST BREAD!” r Get it thick-sliced for hearty young appetites! , Cover its delicious goodness with the kids’ favorite spread and serve with a glass of milk! There’s health-building energy for you. ROYAL BAKING CO. FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA Charter No' 11797 Reserve District No. $ REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE Of 'Flint Hill, In the State of Virginia At the Close of Business on December 31, 1953 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_$ 97,021.73? United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed_ 149,610.2$ Corporate stocks (including $1,050.00 stock of Federal Reserve bank) _ 1,050.00 Loans and discounts (including $74.80 overdrafts) _180,141.35* Bank premises owned $1.00, furniture and fixture $788.65 789.6$ Total Assets_ $428,612.90 LIABILITIES Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations -- —--!_ 245,068.32 Time deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations _<.---132,810.0$ Deposits of States and political subdivisions_ 4,790.91 Deposits of banks_ 1,430.37 Other deposits (certified and cashier’s checks, etc.)- 1,694.9$ Total Deposits____$385^800.61 Other liabilities--- 60.6$ Total Liabilities ......-$385,861.21 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Capital Stock: (c) Common stock, total par $25,000.00, 25,000.0$ Surplus - 11,000.0$ Undivided profits -- 6,751.78 Total Capital Accounts- 42,751.78 Total Liabilities and Capital Accounts_$428,612.9$ I, John S. Browning, cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge 1 and belief. JOHN S. BROWNING, Cashier. C orrect—Attest: FRANK H. CARY JOHN R. MOORE, JR. G. W. SMITH, JR. Directors. State of Virginia, County of Rappahannock, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of January, 1954, and I hereby certify that I am not an officer or director of this bank. FRANCES E. BRADFORD, Notary Public* ‘ My Commission expires October 31sV1866 . /$Vl i T \ •■*-** * - ve-v.*..:. r :% *■ (oJuAL;

Hampton Falls Back In Polio Drive Contributions to the Polio Drive in Hampton District according to chairman, Mrs. W. Arthur Miller, have been coming in slowly, too slowly to meet the January 31st deadline. Donors to the March of Dimes to date in Hampton District are: Mrs. Henry Huff, Mrs. John Keyser, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Massie, Jr., Miss Irene Keyser, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Downing Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Burke, Oscar Baldwin, Miss .Elizabeth Fuss, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Baggarly, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Lea, A. J. Slaughter, Col. and Mrs. Charles King, Mrs. Wll Keyser and Joe D. Keyser, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Compton, Mrs. J. H. Rowzie, Capt. and Mrs. H. C. Warwick, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Gore, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Gore* Mr. and Mrs. William Moffett, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Eubank, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wire, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Buntin, Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Keeler and Mrs. J. Frank Jones. Please send in your contributions at the earliest convenient date. FAMILY DINNER Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Miller entertained at a family dinner Sunday, January 3. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Brown and son, Harold G. Brown, Jr., of Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Mathews Jr. and son, Rice of Front Royal, Miss Ruth Stevens, Robert L. Brown and Mrs. James G. Brown. Johnson were Mrs. Bertha Poe, Mrs. Mollie Poe, Miss Bertrude Poe and Mrs. Calvin Donaldson, all of Laurel, Maryland. Mrs. Cary Thornhill returned home over the week end after a visit inYVashington, D. C. with relatives. Dick Spicer was Sunday guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Spicer. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Henderson and son of Alexandria were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. YV. B. Dennis. Dinner guests Sunday of Misses Lillie and Nellie Johnson were Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson and Miss Mattie Rector. Miss Margel Dulaney was the week end guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Brown of Culpeper. Mrs. Virginia Barr of Boones Mill is spending some time with her brother and sister-in-law’, Rev. and Mrs. George Bowman. Mrs. R. L. Johnson is visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Johnson. Press Pulliam of Culpeper was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. YVood and Mrs. R. G. Quaintance on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Thornhill and son, Mrs. Billy Brown and daughter weie Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Woodville News Notes Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Jones of Richmond were week-end guests of Mrs. Cora R. Brown and H. L, Brown. Saturday dinner guests of Misses Lillie and Nellie Johnson were Mrs. \Y. H. Sill, George Carder and Lewis Carder, all of Arlington. YY'eek-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson and Mrs. Florence Blackstone America's Oldest Washer Manufacturer Introduces For LESS Fully. ••• 'AuroM/mc • ALeXfBIS •MECMAfCAl Don t fail to see this amazing new washer. Now you can wash any uay you want tb wash . . . blue, starch, bleach, or handle all-fabrics properly. Come in for a demonstration. Front Royal Appliance C. V. Haag, owner 235 Chester Street Phone 707 FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA Gordon Thornhill. Wednesday callers of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thornhill were Mrs. Eartha Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hawkins and daughter, Linda, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Butler and son and daughter and Mrs. Amos Butler. , \ __ Notice To Creditors 'lo the Creditors of Anna B. Woodard, of Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia: Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, entered in the cause pending in the style of Annie M. Dearing, who sues on behalf of herself and all other creditors of Anna B. Woodard V. Anna iB. Woodard, to subject the real estate of said Anna B. Woodard to the payment of her debts, you are required to present your claims against the estate of the said Anna B. Woodard for adjudication to James M. Settle, Master Commissioner, at his office in the Town of Washington, Virginia, on January 26, 1954, between the hours of 10 o'clock A.M. and, 2 o’clock PjM. Said commissioner will execute the decree and any party in interest is required to attend with such books, papers, and vouchers and evidence as will enable the commissioner to comply with the decree of said Court, an extract therefrom reading as follows : “VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. ANNIE M. DEARING, who sues on behalf of herself and all other creditors of Anna B. Woodard-Complainant vs.: ANNA B. WOODARD, of Washington, Rappahannock Copnty, Virginia_Defendant EXTRACT from a decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County entered in the above entitled chancery cause on the 27 th day of November, 1953: On consideration whereof the court doth adjudge, order and decree that this cause be and the same is hereby referred to James, iM. Settle, one of the Master Commissioners in Chancery of this Court, with direction to take, state . and settle an account showing: (1) The personal estate owned by the defendant, Anna B. Woodard, and subject to the claims of her creditors. ' (2) The real estate or interest in any real estate owned by the defendant, Anna B. Woodard and subject to the claim of her creditors, its fee simple value, and the value of any life interest or dower interest, and the annual rental value. (3) The taxes on the personal and real estate of Anna B. Woodard. (4) What claims asserted, or to be asserted, in this cause, constitute liens on the personal and real estate of Anna B. Woodard, their several amounts and respective priorities. (5) All other valid claims against said Anna B. Woodard, not reduced to judgment, or otherwise, charged as liens against the estate, real and personal, of said Anna B. Woodard. (6) If the rents and profits from the real estate of the defendant will in five years pay the lien debts thereon. (7) Any other matters deemed pertinent to this cause or required to be stated by any party in interest. And the said Master Commissioner shall give notice of the time and place for the execution of this order by a publication thereof once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper published in the Town of Washington, Virginia, which publication shall be equivalent to personal notice to all parties in interest.” If for any cause the proceedings be not commenced or if commenced, be not concluded on said date, the same will be adjourned from day to day at the same time and place between the same hours, until the same shall be completed. JAS. M. SETTLE, Master Commissioner of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia , 3t-l-21 Flint Hill News Notes Mrs. R. L. Massie was a Sunday night over-night guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jr. Mrs. G. W. Smith, Mrs. Paul Miller and Miss Minnie Williams were Thursday visitors of Mrs. Anna Clatterbuck. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Cook and family, Rick and Linda were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Walker arid Mrs. Ben Lasister of Arlington. Mrs. Barbara Gentry accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Claude Cook to Arlington and was a guest over the week end of Mrs. Warren Anderson. Mrs. R. L. Massie was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Wood and Mrs. Dudley Wood of Sunny Sb pe Farm. SEWING MACHINES—We repair all makes. Free estimate in advance. Singer Sewing Center, 105 E. Davis St., Culpeper, Va. Phone 9042.—adv. Bridge Parties. Mrs. Mary Botts Quaintance entertained four tables at bridge on Tuesday night. Those playing were Mrs. Thomas J. Pillar, Mrs. C. H. Estes, Mrs. John P. Snead, Mrs. I. R. Kilby, Mrs. Frankey Menefee, Mrs. Z. H. Sealock, Mrs. Fred Schaefer, Miss Louise O’Bannon, Mrs. R. E. Wood, Mrs. Brown Miller, Mrs. D. Lyle Miller, Mrs. Ray Reeve, Mrs. R. E. Thompson, Mrs. George L. Taylor, Mrs. H. C. Warwick and Mrs. R. V. Snead. High score prize for club ^embers was awarded to Mrs. Schaeffer; high for guests, Mrs. Brown Miller; low, Mrs. Wood; and the prize offered for the one who took most tricks with a duece went to Mrs. Frankie Menefee. Gilbert Updike is a patient in the Warren Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Updike has been making daily trips to Front Royal to visit her husband. The extent of his illness is undetermned. ' milk "r :bAr . A. It9s The Basement — Just For Fun! Turn your basement into a safe, rumpus-resistant place for play. As little as $7.00 a month will pay for wallboard and ceiling tile to finish off the average basement. , Then use your imagination. Have asphalt tile floors, built-ins for toys and sports equipment . . . even a Milk (Bar made of plywood. Let us give you the “how to” tips necessary to get started. Come in tomorrow. < Your Home Re-Modeling Headquarters _ WE HAVE INSTALLED A NEW PLANER And are now in a position to do custom dressing. CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORPORATION PHONE 8383 CULPEPER, VA. “Buy and Build With Confidence” LOST STRAYED or STOLEN 15 Cattle from Ben Venue Farm (average weight 750 lb.) Liberal reward will be paid for information leading to recovery of cattle. All information confidential. (notify) FRANK EPPES, fURCELLVILLE, VA. Phone Purcellville 7170 or Charles H. King, Washington, Virginia DANCE FRIDAY, JANUARY U ,» ' AT WASHINGTON, VA. SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Dancing from 9 til 1 Benefit of I Washington Rescue Squad MUSIC BY VANCE BUTLER and His Playboys FRANK HUFF, Figure Caller % $1.50 Stag or Drag

Washington News Notes Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Taylor of Winston were Friday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Mrrill and Mrs. Rosa Burton. Saturday night overnight guests of the Merrills were Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bailey and children, Stephen and Nina Merrill. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Hooker of Berryville were Sunday callers in theMerrill home. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bowie were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reid. Mrs. Charles Reid and Mrs. Downing Wood were Thursday shoppers in Front Rcyal. Mrs. GNJ. Miller of “Millermead” was hostess on Wednesday afternoon to the Ladies Auxiliary of Trinity Episcopal church. r Miss Jo Ellen Worth was a recent visitor of Miss Joan Kelly Aylor in Washington, D. C. Miss Aylor ac-' companied Miss Worth to New York where they spent several days during the holiday season. / Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wood were supper guests Tuesday of Mr. and „ Mrs. D. D. Miller. New Year’s Day, Mrs. A. M. Verier and daughter, Miss Elizabeth Verner entertained for dinner Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Updike, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Scudere, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Updike and family, Taylor Jr., Myrla Ann and Gail, Miss Margaret Compton and W. E. Compton. Mr. and Mrs. Field Benton spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Blocklock and Mi/. Dulaney in Catonsville, Maryland. Sunday Mrs. Vemer had as her dinner guests her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Updike and Mr. and Mrs. James Bettondorf. Mrs. R. B. Rust was a dinner guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jr. B. M. Miller, Mrs. VV. H. Massie, Jr., W. Arthur Miller and Pete Estes motored to Richmond on Thursday for the day. Mr. Miller visited his brother, Col. B. J. Miller, who has undergone an operation. Col. Miller’s condition is reported to be satisfactory. Miss Frances Smith of Madison was a dinner guest Sunday of Miss Mary Norman Davis. Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Biedler of Washii.gtort, D. C. were week-end guests of Mrs. H. J. Racer, Miss Jean Nethers of Front Royal was a week end guest of Miss Myrla Ann Updike. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keyser were week-end guests of Mrs. W. L. Keyser and Joe D. Keyser at their home in Tiger Valley. Miss Irene Keyser was a Sunday dinper guest of Mrs. W. L. Keyser and Joe D. Keyser and their house guests, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keyser of Williamsburg. Capt. and Mrs. H. C. Warwick had as their dinner guests on Saturday evening Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Snead, Mr. and Mrs. Dike Quaintance and Judge and Mrs. R. V. Snead. Wednesday, Capt. and Mrs. Warwick of Rockbottom were in Washington, D. C. attending the musical show, “Porgy and Bess” at a showing at the National. On Thursday, Mrs. B. M. Miller, Mrs. W. H. Massie Jr., Peter Estes and W. A. Miller spent the day in Richmond. J. H. Lauck, who is making his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Wake, was a guest of his niece in Arlington the past week. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Hudson were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Payne and family, Granville Hudson, Mrs. Woodrow Coughlin and Mrs.> Thomas Williams and son, Tommy. Christmas Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Hudson were Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Coughlin and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Payne and family. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Massie were overnight guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Massie III. 'S&i SI With its trend-setting advances ... Ford's worth even more for #54 STYLE DIVIDEND 3 New Body Styles ... 28 models t Ford offers you three brand new body styles in its line of newly created models. There’s a new transparent-roofed Crestline Skylinter ... a sparkling new Crestline Fordor . . . and a smart new Customline Ranch Wagon. There are 28 models in all, for each of Ford’s 14 body styles is available with the new Y-block V-8 or the new I-block Six engine. ,New Astro-Dial Control Panel It’s designed both for beauty and practicality. The speedometer is placed high on the panel where you can. quickly spot the figures almost without taking your eyes off the road. Like the ’54 Ford’s beautiful new upholsteries and trim, the Astra-Dial Control Panel is color-harmonized with the sparkling new outside body color of your choice. It's the Dividends that make it Worth More e ■< ; - . ^ < • • RIDE DIVIDEND New Ball-Joint Front Suspension This revolutionary new suspension is the greatest chassis advance in 20 years . . . ^and it’s exclusive to Ford in its field. It gives front wheels greater up and down ^travel to smooth out the going on rough ^roads. And it helps keep the wheels in true ^alignment for consistently easy handling. Movement of the wheels is on ball joints -.whether up and down, as wheels travel over rough spots, or in steering as wheels turn right or left. Ball joints are sealed against dirt and water. DIVIDEND IN DRIVING EASE Ford offers five optional power assists* you might j expect to find only in America's costliest cars Master-Guide power steering does up to 75% of your steering work, yet leaves you with natural steering “feel” on the straightaways. Swift Sure Power Brakes do up to one-third of the work in stopping. Fordomatic Drive gives torque converter smoothness and the “Go” of automatic mechanical gears. And only Ford in its field offers Power-Lift Windows, both front and rear, that open or close at a button’s touch . . . and a 4-Way Power Seat that adjusts up and down, as well as front and back, at a touch of the controls. They're all worth-while optional extras available in the 1954 Ford! *At extra cost. N*w 130-h.p. An extra-deep skirt extending below crankshaft gives greater rigidity for smoother, quieter operation, longer engine life. Free-turning overhead valves, low-friction design, Double-Deck Intake Manifold and high-turbulence combustion chambers give brilliant new responsiveness . . . 18% more power, greater economy. New 115'h.p. Foc« This new Six has an extra► deep block for greater rigidity, smoother, quieter performance, longer engine life. Free-turning overhead * valves, high-turbulence combustion chambers, lowfriction design and Ford's Automatic Power Pilot help produce 14% more power —with finer performance on even less gas. > F.CJL No car in the low-price field has ever offered so many "Worth More” features as the ’54 Ford. In addition to all the features that have already established Ford as the "Worth More” car, you now get a host of brand new dividends. These include a choice of two new deep-block engines . .. the most modern engines in the industry. You also get Ford’s new Ball-Joint Front Suspension ... beautiful new interiors ... and styling that will make your heart beat faster. And, remember, Ford also makes available to you all the optional power assists ... features you might expect to find only in the costliest cars. If you have not yet seen the new Ford models for 1954, come in and inspect them today. Then Test Drive a ’54 Ford . . . and once you do, you’ll want to drive it home! More than ever... THE STANDARD for THE: AMERICAN ROAD— 54 FORD Conte An • • • Test Drive it today!

News Among Our Colored Readers Oark A F B—Airman Third Class Charles A. Brown, husband of Mrs. ..-Mary V. -Brown, Box 453, Washington, recently completed a tour of duty with the U. S. Air Force in the Philippines. A/3c Brown is now on his way to the United States on board the U. S. Naval Transport General Morton for release from the military service. A graduate from G. W. Carver High School at Rappidon, A/3c Brown enlisted in the U. S. Air, Force in June 1951. He came to TKe Philipp,nes in November 1952, and since then, until his return to the United States was assigned to the 6200th Air Police Squadron, Thirteenth Air Force at Clark Air Force Base, 60 miles north of Manila. A/3c and Mrs. Brown have a two year oid daughter, "Charlene Artina. On Friday, the 15th, the Speech and Dramatic Class of Carver Regional High School will present a three-act farce entitled “Grandpa’s Twin Sister.’ All patrons and parents arc invited and can he assured of an evening of laughter. The play is under the direction of Mrs. Satinder Mason. Ad. ission: Adults 40c and children 25c. There will l>e a church xonference at First Baptist church, Saturday, January 16 at 8 o’clock. All members are urged to be present. Business of importance. The president of the Hopewell Baptist choir is requesting all members to please meet at her house on the 20th of January at 7:30 p.m. for choir rehearsal. Regular services will be conducted at First Baptist, Washington, Sunday morning-at 11 o’clock by the Rev. R. C. Davis. There will be choir rehearsal Thursday night at 7 :i30 at First Baptist, Washington. Mr. and Mrs. J. Leonard Carter entertained at a dinner on Sunday, January 10. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Barbour and Charlotte and Ted Barbour, Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Lewis Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bailey, Miss Jacola Powell and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dearing. Edward Bailey left for the Armed Forces, Tuesday morning. January 12. Our best wishes go with him. William L. Jackson and John William Jr. of D. C. were Sunday night guests in the home of Mrs. Fannie Jackson. Mrs. Henry Fitzhugh, who has been quite ill at his home in Sperryville, is somewhat improved. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Wigington <of Burke were dinner guests of their mother, Mrs. Hattie Jackson. In the afternoon they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. John Scott of Culpeper and Miss Frankie Jackson and Nute Jackson of Woodvile. Guests of Mrs. Hattie Jackson on Monday were Miss Frankie Jackson of Woodville and Mrs. John Scott of Culpeepr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hunter of Culpeper celebrated their 18th anniversary on Saturday flight at their home. Those who attended from Rappahannock were her ljiother, Mrs. Hattie Jackson of Sperryville, her brother, Jack Jackson, Freddie Jackson, Thomas H. Jackson, and her girls, Armint Dennie, Mrs. Nellie Clark, Mrs. Ollie Jackson, Mrs. Ella Jackson, of Woodville, Mrs. Carrie Turer of Culpeper, Mrs. Mary Lee Slaughter also of Culpeper, Mr. Huski Waugh, Mr. Sturi Milton, Mr. Eervance Milton, all of Rapidan. There was delicious food for all Everyone enjoyed themselves. Mr. .and Mrs. Thomas Hunter received anany gifts. » REALESTATE f iurt prospect* for * All I§ind* of Property I W. A. MILLER Local Broker WASHINGTON, VA. CALL day, 2851; Nifhta or Sundays 2161. 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 HAY FOR SALE—Clover, lespedeza, and Oats-good, clean. Used cars, any make. Priced fo? your pocketbook. Pick C. Weaver & Son Phone: Culpeper 8771 Night 7553 tfc FOR SALE—Wind-up victrola; in excellent condition, like new. Notify W ashington 2851 12-3-tfc FOR SALE—1 piano and stool; in good condition. Call Washington 2581. l-7-4tc FOR DELIVERY of Washington Post, daily or Sunday. 65c Sunday $1.30 daily; $1.75 daily and Sunday. Mail or delivery. Call or write W. P. Jenkins, Culpeper, phone 7289; or leave message at Washington-2851. 1-7-tf Wanted EXPERT Watch and Jewelry repair. Complete line of gifts for all occasions. D A V I S’ JEWELRY SHOP. 137 N. Main Street, Culpeper, Va, Phone 8696. 9-3-tfc Helg Wanted HELP W A X T ED—Dairy farm hand, good house, electricity, and usual furnishings. William H. Cockerill Purcellville, Va. Phone Purcellville 5747 l-7-2tp In Memoriam In sad but loving remembrance of our dear husband and father, Will Butler, who departed this life one year ago, January 5, 1953. A precious one from us has gone, A voice from us is still, A place is vacant in our home, Which can never be filled. Dear husband and father, how can we help but feel so lonely, When your voice we do not hear, For no words were ever sweeter, Than the words you spoke so dear. He had a smile for everyone, A heart as pure as gold, For those who knew and loved him, The memory will never grow old. His busy hands are folded, His toils on earth are done, His troubles all are ended His Heavenly crown is won. And when evening shades are falling, And I sit alone, To my heart comes a longing If he could only come home. A devoted wife and children, Mrs. Will Butler ! C««r AdvtitiMn bciionM toe. 1953 WHAT’S ALL THIS FOR? If you visited our prescription laboratory, you would wonder at the multiplicity of equipment and drugs. Your curiosity would be piqued as to the specific function of each beaker, graduate, rial, scale and mixing implement. The functions of these implements, instruments, and drugs *r® varied but they all serve in one common capacity: to produce the b e s t possible medicine when ' you hare a prescription to be filled. 2>*up Stone Front Royal, Va. ■— '. RAPP-CHATS Continued from Page 1) sire to visit: Holstein, Guernsey, and Jersey herds. The first calves to he born since establishment of Rappahannock Artificial Breeding Association last spring are expected to be dropped this month. Reports from some people indicate they are a bit skeptical and are looking for two headed or some other malformation in these test tube calves however we will attempt to get a picture of “our first” to be published in this column for our readers. Rappahannock farmers have bought over a hundred tons of drought relief grain and fifty odd car loads of hay have come in under the 50% railroad reductions rate. Agriculture Commissioner, Brinkley, requested this office to submit an estimate of the hay needs to be bought by Tuesday of this week by Rapphannock farmers. An estimate' of 40 additional cars was reached after much telephoning to farmers, hay dealers, etc. and Mr. Brinkley advised. At present none of the railroads serving Rappahannock farmers have agreed to extend the freight rate reduction. S. W. Lidstone, Rt. 2, Culpeper (telephone 7892) reports having for sale 30 tons of quality orchard grass hay for sale F. O. B. his farm at $35.00 per ton. Sheepmen are reminded of the increased dangers of pregnant ewe disease created by the recent snow fall. To avoid •such taking place increase the daily feed allowance of grain and allow all the bright leafy legume hay the ewe flock will clean up, J. Rodes Brown, H. L. Miller and your county agent attended the annual meeting of the Virginia Beef Cattle Producers Assbciation held at Roanoke last Monday during which much business concerning the Virginia Feeder Calf Sales transpared. A copy of the Feeder Calf Sale Promotional Account is available at my office for those who might be interested in knowing how their fifty cents per calf consigned was spent. Percentage—wise Virginia feeder calves have sold as follows: In Virginia: 1951-58% ; 1952-48% ; 1953-40%. Out of State: 1951-42%; 1952-52%; 1953-60%. Ohio purchased double the number of calves at Virginia sales in 1953 as compared to a year earlier, while Pennsylvania buyers purchased 3% You can walk in stylo and Comfort in KNAPP £ebefasd SHOES FOR MEM AMD WOMEM with velvety-soft, air-cushioned innersoles and buoyant support to the arches ... For substantial savings and Expert Factory Fitting Service, consult fYOUR LOCAL SHOE COUNSELLOR'! Write * Elmer E. Foster Box 146 Flint Hill, Va. * PLUMBING and HEATING CONTRACTORS_ Sales, Installations Repairs PLUMBING FIXTURES HEATING EQUIPMENT OIL BURNERS WATER HEATERS GE Automatic Heating Equipment GO & ALBERT 518 N. Royal Ave. FRONT ROYAL Day Phone: 217 Night Phone: 35S or 879 more to maintain their ptirchasing lead. Listen to the Farm and Home Hour over WCVA every Tuesday from noon until 12:15 p.m. SINGER SEWING MACHINE— Rr-poneiied portable. May be purchased for balance due. Sin* ger Sewing Center, 105 E. Davis St., Culpeper, Vs. Phone 9042. COAL... A Size and Kind For Every Need 0 POCAHONTAS 0 RED ASH 0 ANTHRACITE 0 BRIQUETS HEATING OILS BUDGET ACCOUNTS also AUTOMATIC Anthracite Burners AUTOMATIC Fuel Oil Burners PROMPT DELIVERY Phone 966 Front Royal STOUTAMYER and KERFOOT INC. KXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX FUSSELL-YOUNG ICE CREAM COMPANY Culpeper, Virginia BATTLE—From Page 5 prerogatives of his successor in making recommendations, but in reviewing the progress in highways he declared this field offered “an ever present problem, challenging the best thought of all” of us." I In the realm of public health, he noted great improvement in the tuberculosis sanatoria and said he - would offer “further recommendations in this field in the biennial budget.” He recalled Virginia’s adoption of a combined Social Security and State Supplemental retirement \plan for its employees, which gained national re<mgnition, and said that under it average monthly retirement benefits had more than doubled. Briefly reviewing his budget recommendations, which will be made public next Monday, the Governor said “we wished to provide more liberally for many worthy objects,” but the budget represented “an hones effort to distribute the available funds in an equitable manner.” He expressed appreciation for the co-operation and support of the General Assemoiy and concluded: * “No one could possibly ask or have any right to expect finer cooperation, more sympathetic understanding and wholehearted and generous support than you have given me. As I pass the duties and obligations of the high office with which I have been entrusted to my successor, I do so in the sure knowledge that, under his able leadership, with the same fine support you have accorded me, this grand old Commonwealth will go forward lie new heights of accomplishment and her people to a fuller and better life in Virginia." f FUSSELLS ICECREAKT -- -- ONLY 14 DAYS LEFT CHARLIE HILL’S i-PRICE SALE New Coca-Cola Cooler Cash Register — Peanut Machine and Tables for sale CHARLIE HILL’S VARIETY STORE FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA _MOORE’S TELEVISION_ Just Received ,A Large Shipment Of RADIOS and PHONOGRAPHS GALORE $19.95 up CALL Front Royal 916 : TELEVISION T-V INSTALLATION WELL DRILLING L. & S. LUMBER COMPANY Phone 1262 ■ ' FRONT ROYAL, VA.