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County To Re-Appeal
For Drought Relief
W. H. Lyne and Milton Gore discussed the drought situation, reminding the Board that though Rappahannock County had been turned down by the Drought Relief Board, as had the state of Virginia that several nearby counties and the state had been approved on second consideration. Furthermore they voiced the opinion that if the facts were put before the board they would feel Rappahannock in need of the relief funds. They cited figures gleaned from 30 farmers throughout the county_ showing clearly that Rappahan- _ nock had been hit hard by the _ drought. It was estimated by them with the aid of these figures, that_, the corn crop was only 45% of, normal, as was also the hay crop. (The corn crop estimate was made before shucking.) It was felt by many of the Board members that these figures were too high—the county had been hit even harder than they reflected.
Not only is the situation serious because of the neglihle amount of , rainfall, but also because of the lack of reserve in the soil, caused by the small rainfall last season.
The drought results were shown also in a home report made by y Mrs. Elizabeth Fuss Powers stat-< ing that the amount of food canned in 1953 and 1954 was only 1/3 as much as was canned in 1952. There was also an impressive difference in the amount of food frozen.
Too, if Rappahannock—waseligible in 1953 it should be that much more eligible this year, being in the second serious year of drought, with little reserve.
Supervisors Wood and Buckner, seconded by comments from other supervisors voiced their disapproval at the rules and regula- - tions governing who does and who does not qualify for the relief.
It was'agreed, however, to look into the situation and to send representatives from the county to the Relief Board meeting to be held in Richmond on Friday. Supervisor Latham in the beginning of the discussion expressed his willingness to support the program and to work for Rappahannock’s acceptance as a drought stricken county. A committee of W. H. Lyne and Supervisor Latham were appointed to attend the meeting in Richmond and present jhe county’s condition. \ *
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