Rappahannock News, December 23, 1954

VOLUME 6—-NUMBER 8 ‘ eVpoomq*!^ fcreiqn •ws WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 23, 1954 Price $2.00 PER YEAR -SOME OBSERVATIONS PRO and CON Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, the Rappahannock News is ~U/ on vacation. We have two official holidays per year, one in the summer and the other at Christmas. Sometimes the Thursdays fall very conveniently, but this year they were rather contrary. In order to make each edition we split our -vacation, taking three days this _ week and Thursday and Friday of next week. No complaints at all. A week of sleeping late and just plain loafing is fine any time it happens to fall. 00.00 It has been phrased in lyrical rhymes and in crude notations; in flowery palaver and in drab discourse—we aspire to none of these, but say merely “Merry Christmas -To You A11M from the staff at Rappahannock News. (Stinkie and Cleopatra beg use of a line or j even a parenthesis to me-o-o-w their good wishes for the happy season.) o vo o o / Mrs. E. M. Jones was the first _to phone in last week to give us the correct answer to the question: “With what name do you associate—the—name, Virginia O’Hanlon?’’ Young Virginia wrote to the New Xork Sun, asking them “Is there a Santa Claus . ....” and thus inspired JFrancis B. - Church to pen his interpretation ___and belief in the Santa Claus. --_o o o o Elsewhere on this page you can .find a list of the CHfistmas services throughout the county. It is heartening to read the list and see how Rappahannock County is still keeping Christ in Christmas. Door Decorations To Be Judged 23rd - The Christmas Decoration Contest, sponsored annually by the Washington Ladies Auxiliary to the Fire Company, will come to an exciting climax" Thursday night at 7 p.m. when members of the Flint Hill Garden Club review the decorations and select the winners. . .-First, second and third prizes \ will be awarded on the following: originality, artistry and color harmony. Displays will include doorway, window and yard decorations. The specific points to be used in the judging are here reiterated: 1. The real thing meaning of Christmas and suitability to the surroundings, 40 points; 2. Per' fection of workmanship and f. v ingenuity, 20 points; 3. Excellence of arrangement and color harmony, 20 points and 4. durability of material and designed to last throughout the holiday, 20 points. Swindler n—Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Nichols have announced the marriage of their daughter, Jane Marie, to ;> James Edward Swindler, sop of t Mr. and Mrs. John Swindler of Sperryville. The marriage took place at Hyattsville, Maryland, Thursday, December 16. Mrs. Samuel Perone was matron of honor and Robert Swind-. ler acted as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Swindler will make their home in Hyattsville, 1; where the bridegroom is employed. Lodge 78 A.F. & A.M. Elects Officers At a called communication Thursday, December 16, Washington Lodge #78 A.F.A.M. elected the following officers for the year 1955: Worshipful Master, Gibson Wharton; Senior Warden, Leon Hacldey; Junior Warden, Vernon Scott; Senior Deacon, Ralph Rowzie; Junior Deacon, M. M. Hawkins, Jr.; Secretary, Bruce S. Bowie Treasurer, James M. Settle. The Worshipful Master appointed C. T. Bruce, Tyler and Graham Hackley and L. H- Luttrell, Stewards. The above officers will be installed Monday night, December 27 at 8 o’clock. Virginia W. Cooksey Friends and relatives were shocked and grieved to hear last .Wednesday that Miss Virginia ' W, Cooksey, 29, had died at her home in Baltimore. Funeral services were held Friday, December 17 at Geest Chapel in Culpeper with the Rev. J. T. Edwards officiating. Budial was in the Fairview Cemetery. Included among the pallbearers were James Anderson, Lewis Nelson, Fred Cook, Rupert Corbin, R. E. Johnson and William Cannon. Miss Cooksey was born at Castleton, the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Ethel Corbin Cooksey. She~ obtained a Bachelor of Science degree at Madison College, Harrisonburg and a Master of Science degree from the University of Maryland. Besides her mother, Miss Cooksey is survived by a sister,-Mrs, A C. Walker of Fort Story.—V.FVw! CHRISTMAS TREE Rappahannock Post 1150 Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary will hold their annual Community Christmas Tree at 7:15, Thursday, December 23 at the V.F.W. Hall in Sperryville. Santa will be there to greet all the children. Welch — Pullen Larry Welch, son of Guy E. Welch of Flint Hill and Miss Shelby Pullen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pullen of Flint Hill, were married Saturday evening, December 18 at 4 o’clock in the Methodist parsonage in Flint Hill. The Rev. H. G. Thatch officiated at the ceremony. CONFIRMATION CLASS . TO BEGIN JANUARY 10 Beginning Monday, January 10 and continuing each Monday thru February 28, classes of instruction in preparation for Confirmation will be offered in Bromfield Parish. These classes ar_e ,open to anyone. The children’s class will be held from 4 to 5 o’clock and the adult class from 7-:30 to 8 o\:lock p.m. Both classes will be conducted at the Rectory. Interested persons are requested to contact the Reverend J. R. Frizzell Jr. at Washington 2781 as soon as possible. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Sgt. and Mrs. George Terry have announced the arrival of a daughter, Wanda Lee, born in Warren Memorial Hospital, Sunday morning. Mrs. Perry is the former Miss Eloise Estes of Washington. She is spending some time with her mother, Mrs. ’ Paul Brock. v ■; : t > . Christmas Dance Fun For All; Nets Large Sum The Sperryville -Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Christmas Dance Friday night with friends from “all over” enjoying the music of Chauncey Brown and his orchestra, the visit from Saint Nick and the excite— ment created when the television set was given away. Around midnight Santa Claus appeared with bells a’ringing and a pack on his back. He mingled among the crowd handing out gifts and later proceeded to the stage where the drawing was held for the 21” Television Set. Walter M. Dodson of Sperryville was the lucky person. TTie Fire Department wishes to thank each and everyone who helped to make this dance a success. A total amount of $622.70 was realized from the project. DISTRICTS GIVE TO 1955 TB DRIVE__ Rappahannock’s 6 districts have contributed a total of $439.99 to the 1954 TB Drive with: their purchase of Christmas Seals. Here the results are given by districts: Hampton, $122; Wakefield, $92.50; Piedmont, $76.00; Stonewall, $51.00; Jackson, $50.99; and Hawthorne. $46.50. ~-/ SELECTIVE SERVICE TO CLOSE WEEK DURING HOLIDAYS The Selective Service Local Board office will be open on the morning of December 28, only during the weelc of December 26. Persons required to register will register on January 3rd when office reopens. Incoming mai 1 will be stamped by date of postmark. In the Case of appeals, the post mark will be noted. 1 'm..- . y'_i__ Eleanor Atkins has-been selected 4-H’er of the month for December Eleanor is the daughter of Elmer Atkins in Flint Hill and has completed 11 projects in 4 years of club work. Her interest in project selection has been wide, completing 3 years of meal preparation, 2 years pf farm and home electric, ironing, food for* pep, room improvement, looking your best, and So You'd Like To Sew. This year Eleanor was selected as 2nd place winner in the Farm and Home electric project and was awarded the electric medak She is now serving as junior leader in this project and recently took part in the electric project planning meeting with Power Supply Representatives. V Eleanor is active in extra-cur* rricula activities in school, being a member of the Glee Club, TeenAge Club, and is participating in the Christmas Play given by the F. H. A. Eleanor attends the Methodist Church being a member of the church choir. In summarizing how 4-H helps her, Eleanor said it helps her to “Make the Best Better.” Christmas Programs Fill The Air With. Recitations, Carols The Washington Baptist church presented its program Monday, December 20 to a large audience which filled the church. Mrs. Paul Nichols was in charge of the program and led off by the audience and choir singing “O Come All Ye Faithful.” The welcome was given by Jimmy Jenkins and Stanley Profitt followed with prayer. The Beginners and Primary Classes then sang “Away In the Manger” and Rev Profitt read the Christmas story from Luke the 2nd chapter and led iff" prayer. The audience then joined in singing “It Came Upon The Midnight Clear.” Mrs. Gilbert Updike directed the Junior boys and girls in an impressive candlelight sfervice and song. Betty Jean Settle read a ( poem and the audience again, sang “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” E. M. Jones read a sermon by Peter Marshall “Lets Keep Christmas.” “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” was sung by the audience and Mrs. Clarence Racer read “The Littlest Shepherd.” J[t was truly an impressive program and we are truly grateful to all for their fine cooperation. The program wds arranged by Mrs. W. C. Campbell and the Sunday School teachers and classes and directed by Mrs. Paul Nichok. Everyone ^id a finejobAn thero The audience was treated as they went out the door. All reported an enjoyable program and a memorable one. Mrs. E. M. Jones and Mrs. L. J. Turner decorated the church with arrangements of pine' trees and holly berries frosted with snow.__ " The Christmas program in the First Baptist Church of Flint Hill was given Sunday night, December 19. It was truly a success. Rev. Profitt opened the program following the prelude with a word of welcome and prayer and then the audience joined in singing “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” Little Susie Dodson thrilled the crowd fTy giving her decitation “I Look Into the Skies.” Cliff Latham followed with “A -Heart Full ' of Christmas.” “Merry 7Christmas^ Happy New Year”— was presented by Walter Krause and Johnny Moore. The Junior Choir presented two specials accompanied by Mrs. Paul Nichols. Then recitations; “ Happy Christmas” by Jimmy Latham; “A Light For Jesus,” by Eddie Edmonds; and “A Happy Circle” by Charlotte Moore, Joan Hickerson, Roger and Bill Welch. Stanley Profitt followed with prayer. Richard Corbin gave an organ solo and Rev. Profitt read the Christmas story from the 2nd Chapter of Luke. The Junior Choir gave two more specials and David Corbin sang “The Star of Bethlehem,” accompanied by Richard. The audience then sang several carols and was dismissed by the pastor. There was a large crowd present and all reported an enjoyable time. Mrs. Paul Nichols, Mrs. O. W. Gilbert and the program committee were in charge. Mrs. O. W. Gilbert decorated the church with pine and candles, i v —Rev. G. M. Profitt Christmas Programs In County Churches M Christmas Candlelight Services will be held at F. T. Baptist Church, Thursday, December 23, at 7:30 o’clock. Christmas Candlelight Services will be held at Reynolds Memorial • Baptist Church', Christmas Eve, Friday, December at 8 o’clock. Five Forks R. B. C.,* Christmas program including the play “What Will Happen To John”; Christmas Eve, December 24 at 8 o’clock. Full Gospel Tabernacle of Sperry ville ; Christmas program, “Christ. The Promised Messiah” Sunday, December 26 at 7 o’clock. Church School of Bronifield Parish; Christmas pageant at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve, in Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington. At 11:3Q p.m. there will be midnight services and Holy Comi munion at the Parish in Trinity Church, conducted by the Rector* the Rev. Mr. Frizzell with Mrs. Pullen, the celebrant. Flint Hill Methodist Church; “Joseph and. The ^Nativity”; Christmas Eve, December 24, at 6 o’clock. Amissville Methodist Church; Christmas program and caroling; Christmas Eve, December 24, at ‘ 7 o’clock. Woodville and Mt. Lebanon Baptist Churches: Union Prayer Service at Mt. Lebanon Baptist , Church, Wednesday evening, December 22 at 7:30. This candlelight service Will include the sing- ’ * ing of carols and meditation on the scripture that relates the Birth of Christ. A Christmas pageant, “The Babe of Bethlehem” will be_ given Thursday evening, December 23 at 8 p.m. in the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. This _L pageant is also conducted jointly by—the Woodville and Mt.— -Lebanon-Churches. _ _ . Hope Hill Chapel; a Christmas play entitled “The Greatest Christmas Gift,” will be presented by the young people of the Hope Hill Chapel Tuesday night, December 28th at 7 p.m. There will also be special music and recitations by the Sunday School. The public is cordially invited to attend these programs planned by the churches of the county to honor Christ on His Birthday, Christmas. Luria M. Sanders Miss Luria Molinda Sanders died Friday, December 10 in her home in Washington, D. C. Funeral services were conducted at the* Methodist Church in Amissville, Wednesday, December 15, with the Reverend H. G. Thatch officiating. Burial was in the Methodist Cemetery. Miss Sanders was born at Catharpen, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Sanders. She vf graduated from Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland and shortly thertHter accepted a position with the ArmyNavv Map Service at Hill Top, Maryland. At the time of her death she was employed by Western Electric. ■ > ; Miss Sanders is survived by her ' parents, 3 sisters, Carolyn, Barbara, Charlotte and 2 brothers,' Carol and Thomas, all of Amiss- ® ville. The community was both shocked and grieved to hear of her death. t (The Sanders family would like to express their appreciation for the floral tributes and other expressions of kindness during their beavrement. , ; ;

RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS PUBLISHED THURSDAY MORNING At Washington, Rappahannock County Virginia DIAL WASHINGTON 2851 , » • ' t __ JRUCE S. BOWU£....»...y.Publisher Entered as second-class mail matter at the post office at Washington, Virginia SUBSCRIPTION: 'in advance)_$2.00 a year A husband writes to his wife on Christmas Eve. . . TO CAROL, for Christmas Carol, dear; It’s Christmas Eve—and tomorrow we will see you, all six of us. But w*e won’t say any of the things I’m going to write in this letter. Perhaps we won’t even give you the letter, which contains all the things I’m thinking this first Christmas Eve yQu’re away.__ I 'was starting to dress the Christmas tree this afternoon when a loud cry of distress came down the stairs. “Da-adee!” I dropped the glittering rope I was winding on the tree and said, “What is it Joey—what’s the matter ?” “I can’t make it work.” “Can’t make what work?” r - Silence. I had an awful thought. Suppose the baby—I took the stairs two at a time, pushed open our bedroom door, and there was Joey staring back at me from behind the new fire engine I’d hidden for Benjy’s Christmas. I was right. The box lay in shreds, paper was everywhere. The fire engine was liberally sprinkled with talcum powder. Our angel child said happily, “Look'what I found.” It had been a difficult day and I was tired. I said, “Yes, dear, but you can’t play with it now,” and began picking up the paper and wrapping up the fire engine. I expected him to howl and he did; I thought things were already as bad as they could be and the noise could make them no worse. Then another voice called from below stairs. “Dad-dy.” “Yes?” 1 said. The voice said something but I couldn’t hear what. A little too loudly I guess I bellowed, “What is it ?” over Joey’s voice, and was . .greeted by silence. I went to the head of the stairs. “What did you say?” I asked somewhat more gently. Our fair pigtailed one looked up at me. “Daddy, the record player is too much.” Her lip quivered. “How much?” I asked. “S-seventy dollars.” I admit it was more than I ^:ould take at the moment. I sat down on the top step, not quite meeting Tier eyes. ~ “Never mind.” I told her uncovincingly. “But Daddy—” She stopped and bit her fingernails, watching me. You see, we’d all put our money together to buy the record player—Bob delivered papers, Benjy cut grass for the neighbors, and Anne had been doing a little baby-sitting when she wasn’t needed at home. This has happened, I thought, because we waited until the very last day to buy your gift ... I heard myself sigh, and smiled at Anne who was still looking at me. “Never mind,” I said again, HAPPY NEW YEAR WARREN QUALITY SHOP ' ROYAL QUALITY SHOP BUDGET DRESS SHOP “We’ll make out,” I’ve said it so much, Carol, ever since you left for the hospital four months ago. I say it daily, painfully to the children, and hope they believe what I’ve never believed myself. •._The door shuddered open the way it does, and Benjy, Bob, and Jane crowded in behind Anne. _ “Daddy, did Anne get it?” I looked at them. “No.” I said. “Oh, Daddy.” Jane started weeping into her sleeve. Bob and Benjy stared beyond me. They knew why—it was the old reasonnot* enough money. “I’m sorry, Children.” I tbld therm" , - Bob threw his hat in the corner. “She wanted it last year,too,,”he , said briefly. ' \ , I knew if, Carol. You wanted it last year, and the year before, and, the year before. I knew though you never said anything when there were always boots and mittens and milk to buyr I’ve watched you lovingly dust off your old records and I noticed when you finally stopped looking at the record catalogues. Then you began to be tired all the time and none of those things seemed to really matter any more. And when the doctor said— tuberculosis . . . .! I’ve never regretted asking for an indefinite leave of absence from work. Nobody wanted all five children, and I couldn’t face the thought of separating them. It’s, better that I should be here. By doing "odd jobs where I can, I’m able to buy groceries most of the time, and -once in awhile a pair of ‘ shoes. Well, I got up from the step, picked up Joey who was breathing in my ear, and told the crew of them, “Get the decorations up, children, we’ve got work to do.” Anyway, we had leftover tinsel and lights and bells. They went to work, a joyless procession. While I stood there untangling the light cords, and watching their d is pi r i ted preparations, Anne touched me on the arm. “Maybe I should make cookies the way mother used to. Do you think I could?” _All I could do was pat her hand and say inadequately, “Sure, dear, I think that would be fine . . . fine.” / She went toward the kitchen, looking very old and very young at the same time. There was only one thing to do. I called up Andrew Emery and told him I’d sell him the grandfather clock. His wife always wanted it, and she really has the setting for it, anyway. Oh, I know, Carol, it’s the only real. heirloom we have to pass on but it wasn’t making anyone happy this Christmas, and besides who could divide a clock among five children ? Andrew offered to lend me the money, but I didn’t want it that way. ' When I put down the phone I watched the children unenthusiastically tying the shiny ornaments on the tree. Other years it had been so different, and so wonderfully noisy .... Carol, Carol, what was it you gave to this household that set their tongues to merry clattering, that lit their young faces with watm light? How is it that you took so much, in- just taking yourself? There were the usual kitchen, noises, made by Anne, the smell of Christmas greens, of a hot oven, the tinkle of bells. But it wasn't the same; it’s never been the same since you’ve been gone. So I startled them. ,1 called “Kids!” very loudly so they .jumped; “Anne.”-1 said. She same from lbekrtchen,dusfirigflourfromher” sleeve. They gathered around me quietly, even Joey, who is never quiet. I half noticed he’d been sampling a holly herry, and the rejected half of it was still-on: his chin. ' ■I told them about the clock, about how we’d kept it for them, but how I thought it would be better tt> make someone happy with -it-this Christmas. When I finished. Benjy said for all of us, “Who wants an old clock 1” I looked at them smiling back at me—real, wide grins—nothing polite and careful, the way it’s been. - ~frWeTH take it to her tomorrow,” I promised them. “On Christmas Day.” ' . So here it is Carol, the record player you’ve wanted so long. You’ll have many hours to enjoy it with us, and many years. We all had a hand in wrapping it, and the crooked Christmas Seals were stuck on by Joey, who licked them personally. Look at the seals carefully, Carol, and the pictures of the five children so like our children. These are no empty bits of paper, darling, they are the tiny banners of the long, long fight against tuberculosis. I’m glad they po to vou who wage vour own gallhnt fight so that you can come (Jack soon. REA! ESTATE * prospects for AH Kinds of Property W. A. MILLED Local Broker WASHINGTON, VA. CALL day, 2851; Night*- r,r Sundays, 2J61. May the Gentle Spirit of the Lord Fill Your Heart on Christmas Christmas commemorates the moat Wonderful Happening that ever befell the human race. Let us, in our joy, help to celebrate the birth of Jesus by passing on to others the happiness that dwells within our own hearts. ' « ' ■**.' ,, '«. •' ' -\f'‘ CULPEPER PLANING MU ”EVERYTHING TO BUILD ANYTHING• 203 S. East Street Phone 9988 9 PITTS* PARK THEATRE FRONT R O t A THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23 BOB HOPE JOAN FONTAINE--~“Casanova's Big Night*!(Color by Technicolor) FRI. - SAT., DEC. 24 - 25 One Matinee Sat., Christmas Day /. 3:00 P.M. CORNEL WILDE YVONNE DeCARLO “PASSION** (Colbr by Technicolor) feUN. - MON. - TUES. DEC. 26 - 27 - 28 Continuous Shows Mon. - Tues. "* 3, 6 and 9 P.M. Sunday 3 and 9 P.M. FREDERICK MARCH MYRNA LOY DANA ANDREWS . -VIRGINIA MAYO—.. “BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES** WED. - THUR.,DEC. 29 - 30 ’ WALT DISNEY’S Line Action Thriller “ROB ROY** (Color by Technicolor) Added Attraction: WALT DISNEY’S “PECOS BILL” PITTS’ THEATRE Matinee: Tues., Thur., Sat. 3:30 CULPEPER Evening: 7:15 and 9:15 ADMISSION: Children 16c Adults 35c THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23 CORNEL WILDE YVONNE DeCARLO “PASSION” (Color by Technicolor) Comedy - Screenliner FRL - SAT., DEC. 24 - 25 JOHN PAYNE UZABETH SCOTT“SILVER LODE” (Color by Technicolor) Cartoon Riding With Buffalo Bill, No. 7 SUN. - <MON. - TUEsl " DECEMBER 26 - 27 -28DEBBIE REYNOLDS DICK POWELL “SUSAN SLEPT HERE” (Color by Technicolor) Cartoon 2 Shows Sunday: 3 and 9 P. M. ^WED’’- THUR., DEC. 29 - 30 ” FREDERICK MARCH MYRNA LOY DANA ANDREWS “BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES” Matinee Thursday, 3:30 P.M. One Show Each Night 7:15 P.M. PITTS* Fairfax Theatre CULPEPER Saturday Matinee: 2:00 - 3:48 Evenings: 7:00 and 9:00 Children 16c Adults 38c THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23 WILLIAM ELLIOTT MARIE WINDSOR “HELLFIRE” Sportreel - Walt Disney Cartoon PRI. - SAT.' DEC. 24 - 25 DALE ROBERTSON DEBRA PAGET * ‘THE GAMBLER FROM NATCHEZ** (Color by Trucolor) Comedy - Walt Disney Cartoon Ghost Riders of The West, No. 9 MON. - TUES., DEC. 27 - 28 ROY ROGERS DALE EVANS “Cowboy and The Senorita** Comedy Zombies of The Stratosphere, 7 WED. V THUR, DEC. 29 - 30 ROD CAMERON V ADRIAN BOOTH “BRIMSTONE** * Sportreel Walt Disney Cartoon

Sperryville News Notes - Mrs. Joe Henry Aylor and son, Joe, of Arlington spent the week end with Mr. Aylor at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Aylor where he was brought last week to recuperate from a broken leg and other injuries sus- ’ tained in an auto accident several weeks ago. Mr. Aylor is making a very safisfactory recovery and ... by the use of crutches is able to walk around in his room. Miss Ebba Hitt and sisters went to Gaithersburg, Maryland ‘this week for Miss Nettie Bontz, who came for her regular Christmas visit in the home of the Misses Hit t. Mrs. Haywood Griffith and baby of Front Royal spent Saturday with her grandchildren, Mrs. Silas Bruce in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. *E. Brown. Other guests in the Brown home during the week end were Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Bruce and Robert Bruce of Front Royal. W. B. Chapman of Washington, D C. was a Sundayguestof— his parents; Mr. and Mrs. David V. Chapman. The condition of Mrs. Mary C. Brown, who has been ill in the home of her son-in ImI Imm iwiiWwi f iMar •bMf «ft*r wa’va ««r*fvlty <mhi< y*wr fwMtty't wf*«>W •Ml appttM wr wtw»y «4» »t>Hw< Sta’Nw IMiMni Pr—M Tmt ctethwt w« imm kwh «wk—n l>» «mI Ifrhlhn kr%M wMl rcvMvMztnf Ska’Mw twattt* flnltfilnc rtt**r«4 *• wry flbr*. Tktyl iMk «m( ImI Nk« M« . . . wrinhla «4mI [ mMwrt, twl (Nm m • cai f— day ...totw ckwr ywr Mi Wror4r*b« whh ttw’Nv. . . M Mttl vm MtMnf axtrat McROYAL Laundry - Dry Cleaning Phone 490 - FRONT ROYAL V\ W\V [aw and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Chapman remains unchanged. Robert W. Sealock of Washing-’ ton, D. C. spent the week end with his mother, Mrs. Z. H. Sealock at the Lee Highway Hotel. Miss Lucy Conrad, teacher in the Elementary School, has gone to the Bermudas to spend the Christmas holidays. J -Trial Justice Cases - —TheCommonwe akh vs;—Robe rt— Clyde Sisk; charged with driving on a revoked license; sentenced to 10 days in jail and ordered to pay the court costs. ' v The Commonwealth vs. William Lee Estes; charged with reckless driving; fined $10 and costs. The Commonwealth vs. Charles Edward Grigsby; charged with having no operator’s license; fined $5 and costs. In addition to the above cases, Trial Justice B. ltyt. Miller heard 10 civil cases. Cmdr. Hedrick Back From 8*Month Cruise Around The World Navy Cdr. James G. Hedrick, son of Capt. and Mrs. David I. Hedrick of ‘ Huntly, is serving aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Hornet which returned here December 15th after an eight month “around the world” cruise. Deploying from Norfolk, Va., on May Jl, 1954, the Hornet visited Lisbon, Portugal; Naples, Italy passed through, the >Suez Canal stopping at Colombo, Ceylon, and Singapore, Malayan States before joining the U. S. Fleet late-in June, z During the operation off Hainan Island in July, the Hornet was the flagship of Vice Admiral W. K. Phillips, USN, Commander First Fleet; and from September 16th to November 12, the Hornet flew the flag of Rear Admiral S. C. Ring, USN, Commander Carrier Division 1 which was the U. S. Seventh Fleet’s Fast Carrier Task Group in the Formosa area. _ _ Operating from Manila Bay, Philippine Islands, the Hornet also visited Yokosuka, Japan and Hong Kong, British Crown Colony, China. Enroute to the United States from Japan, the Hornet slopped btiefly at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to take part in the December 7th memorial ceremonies there. i May It Be TRULY Merry! Once again the world waits, hushed, the mystic birth of the infant Jesus. Once again thoughts turn to love and kindness and charity. It is a truly wonderful time. May its joy be yours. F. L. WHITE &CO. ‘THE WHITE SHOP” CULPEPER Fight Against TB In Important Phase The Christmas Seal still remains one of the most significant tools in the voluntary fight against tuberculosis, prominent Virginia physicians said recently. Dr. Carrington Williams, president of the Medical Society of Virginia, stated emphatically, “The Christmas Seal - Sale- is as important today as ever. Physi? ^lans treating tuberculosis now have available drugs and surgical' procedures which are' bringing* about cures thought impossible a few years ago. Ironically, this has extended the hospital stay of the man who several years ago would have vacated his bed by dying. He still has tuberculosis; he still needs treatment—perhaps for a long period of time, and quite often in a hospital.” Dr. Mack I. Shanholtz, State Health Commissioner, amplified this by saying, “The tuberculosis control activities of our local health departments simply could not be carried on without the sup port and assistance of the local TB associations. This is particularly true of their educational efforts on behalf of our mass case-finding program. Many hundreds of newly found cases of TB each year are a direct result of their educational efforts within their own communities.” The 1954 Christmas Seal Sale began officially in Virginia on November 22. -TAKETIME-TOLAUGH Take time to work—it is the price of success. Take time to think—it is the source of power. Take time to pla^r—it is the secret of perpetual youth. Take time to read—it is the fountain of wisdome. Take time to worship—it is the highway of reverence. Take time to be friendly—it is the road to happiness. Take time to dream—it is hitching your wagon to a star. Take time to love and be loved—it is the privilege of the gods. Take time to look around— it is too short a day to be selfish. Take time to. laugh—it is the music-of the souls.—Extension Service News STOP!AT THIS SIGN J. BRADLEY ATKINS Atlantic Service Station SPERRY VILLE, VA. L/B. DULIN, JR. DISTRIBUTOR Atlantic Refining Company "CULPEPER, VA. 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County Home Demonstration MEWS Jiaap By Elizabeth F. Powers , 'How should we appreciate ““Christmas? Surely with the desire to enter into the joy and gaiety of children; with the desire to be at peace with all men; with the high resolve to forgive all those who have injured us; with an equal determination to lift our own lives to a higher level. Christmas is the birthday of a Way of Life, which up to the first Christmas, had appeared to be impossible to men. The Way of Giving, not one day a year but every day; not to our friends hut to the stranger; not just for recognition or to receive gifts in - return, but from love......1. Martin Burrell _____ __ * * * With these thoughts in mind I’d like 10* wish to each of you the happiest of Christmas holidays. Massanova H. D. met Monday night at the Forest Grove School. The members decorated and packed a Christmas box for a family in their community. Making of seven minute frosting and of candies was demonstrated. Afterwards the group exchanged gifts. Mrs. Ruby Cannon entertained Castleton H. D. club Tuesday. Guest at the meeting was Mrs. Homer Atkins. Candy-making and frosting were demonstrated. Afterwards the ladies had a Christmas party and exchanged gifts. » Flint Hill H. D. club met at the home of Mrs. G. W. Powers Tuesday-—evenings The group entered into the Christmas spirit with a demonstration of Candies and Frostings and afterwards games and exchange of gifts. Mrs. Clarence Baldwin was hostess for Fodderstack with this demonstration also being on candy making and frostings and an exchange of gifts; -~~ Mrs. Martha Ann Critzer entertained Sperryville H. D. club Thursday night, The members filled in their year book. The demonstration was on making candies and frostings. Afterwards the groub entered into Christmas games and exchanged gifts. Hugh Ramsey, representative of Northern Piedmont' Electric, Robert Prettyman, Northern Virginia Power Co. representative, Granville Fox, and Eleanor Atkins, junior leaders, met for planning meeting Tuesday morning. The group planned the Farm and Home Electric projects and selected February 2 as the first meeting date. Mrs. Barbara Gentry is adult leader for their project- ject and HEATING CONTRACTORS Sales, Installations Repairs PLUMBING FIXTURES HEATING EQUIPMENT OIL BURNERS WATER HEATERS GE Automatic Heating Equipment Gill & ALBERT 518 N. Royal Ave. FRONT ROYAL Day Phone: 217 Night Phone: 355 or 879 In Memoriam In loving memory of my dear husband and our beloved father, Stonewall J. Clatterbuck, who passed away one year ago, December 20, 1953. Call not back the dear departed, Anchored safe where storms are o’er. On the borderland we left you Soon to meet and part no more. When we leave this world of care We shall find our missing loved one there In our Father’s mansion fair •, Sadly missed by his loving wife, Mat and children. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother and grandmother, Mrs. 'James W. Ramey, who left us one year ago, December 22r ~ God called you home It, was His will But in our hearts we love you still. Your Memory is as dear today < O NORM ADVERTISING, Inc. HAVE FUN AND SAVE MONEY, TOO! Do some of those home Tepair jobs yourself. Get them done in time for the Christmas holidays by seeing CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY this week for your fix-up .materials. We carry everything from carpenter’s tools to asphalt tile . . . from insulation to the best in custom-ma^e millwork. Make just one #rtop here and you’re ready to go 1 BUDGET TERMS FOR FIX-UP MATERIALS CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORPORATION PHONE 8383 CULPEPER, VA. ’’Bay and Build With Confidence” As in the hour you passed away. In the graveyard softly sleeping Lies the one we love so dear, How we miss you darling ' mother, In this sad and lonely hour. No one knows the silent heartache Only those who have lost can tell Of the grief that’s borne in silence For the one we love so well. When you could not speak to us and say goodby We knew your thoughts were with us When you were called to die, We prayed to the Lord to keep you with us, But he thought it best and took you home to rest. You will never be forgotten dear mother Your troubles all are ended Your dear sweet hands are folded Your work on earth is done, We hope to meet you again dear Mom, When we shall part no more. ____—Written by her devoted daughter, Lucile Thomas; son, Mahjon Ramey and grandchildren WILDLIFE CONTEST NOW UNDERWAY According to William C. Kellner, associate editor of Virginia Wildlife and chairman of the 8th Annual - Wildlife Contest, 173 schools already have entered and the Commission of Game and Inlancf Fisheries is sending out essay packets to all those schools whose entry forms are received. i TTie contest has been enlarged this year to include a $400 college scholarship in grade 12,1ft\ addition to the usual cash prizes in grades 5-12. Theme of the contest this year is “Our Natural Resources (soil, waters, plants and wildlife)—Their influence on man." The contest closes February 28, 1955. Auxilary Holds Dec. Meeting *: The regular monthly meeting of the Auxiliary to the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department was held Tuesday, December 14 at 8 p.m. in the firehouse. .Twelve members were present. It was decided that the Auxiliary would fix Christmas baskets to be given away. The tentative date for the Firemen’s banquet was set for March 17th. » A CHRISTMAS SUGGESTION C. 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Washington News Notes Robert L. Massie Jr. accompanied David D. Miller home Saturday afternoon. A£r. Massie will spend the Christmas holidays with his mother, Mrs. Robert L. -Massie. Mr. Miller returned to Richmond Sunday evening where he has a position with the Sinclair Oil Company. Mrs. Downing Wood, Mrs. C. G. Reid, Misses Alice and Nancy Wood* and Franklin Payne were shopping in Washington, D. C., Thursday and also saw Cinerama at Warner Theatre in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bailey of Elkton were Sunday guests of their brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bailey in the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Merrill. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Johmton and family, Kay and Carolyn "wilF-spend-€hristma»-with- theirparents, Mr. and Mrs. £. B. ' . ' 11 .. Tanner. Mr. and Mrs. John Paulson and family, John Jr., and Lynn Dudley will arrive today (Thursday) at Twinland where they will spend Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Campbell.*----—^ Cadets John Turner and house guest, John Jones of Culpeper attended a party in Washington, D. C. on Saturday night as guests of the Raymond Wires. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Miller and sons, David D. Jr. and Newbill will join the Newbill family for a reunion at the home of their brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Rawls on Christmas .Day. The Millers will return home Sunday. Miss Corrie Scroggins spent the week with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Scroggins. Miss Nora Dillon left Wednesday evening for Ashland where she will spend her Christmas vaca.tion with her parents, Mr. and Home Owned and Operated By GENE SCEARCE Davis-Street — CULPEPER } ■ • , ^ Mrs. Edward Dillon, Jr. Mrs. A. M. Verner and daughter, Elizabeth entertained at dinner Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Winfrey, Robert L. Brown, Dominic Cascio, Raymond Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Updike, Keith Brockmann, Mrs. Muriel Brockmann, Mr. and Mrs. Richard B rockmann and daughter, Judy Sue and little Miss Muriel Clark of Charles Town, West Va. Davis Burke was an overnight guest Saturday and Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Baldwin. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Baldwin and son, Steve, Charlie Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Molden and granddaughter, 1 Cathy of Front Royal and George Baldwin and Davis Burke .were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Baldwin. Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clabert Smoot were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Baldwin and son, Steve, and Davis Burke. Mfrand Mrsr-Clarenee- Racerwill spend the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Don Glick in Port Republic. Bobby Reid, a student of Purdue University at Lafeyette, Ind., is expected home Friday for the holidays. > Mr. and Mrs. Reid Biedler were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Racer. -W. M. Stuart spent several days last week at his home on Blue :» Ridge Ave. ' „ „ Mrs. Gilbert' Updike had a Christmas party for her Sunday School class, Saturday. Each member invited a friend. Joe Reid, a student at Columbia University in New York, will spend the holidays with his —— parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G.Rdd. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Reid, Jr. of Long Island, N. Y. are expected v Christmas Day to spend the holi- s days with Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Reid. The great and mystic wonder of Christmas is that human hearts can truly overflow with good will and kindness toward their fellowmen. May God teach us to love our neighbor all the year. ROYAL BAKING COMPANY FRONT ROYAL. VIRGINIA MAY YQUR YULETIDE BE A JOLLY ONE Greetings to you and to yours at this happy Christmas season! May your holiday be merry and bright. May the joy of Christmas last throughout the New Year! v<7tte ValUtfk. OuUtcmiUuf. State" Front Royal, Va.

{ A 4 TELLS US THAT EVERY HUMAN BEING, IS # WORTH OUR LOVE Christmas teaches us that as Jesus was born to make all men good .... so was He bom to make all men brothers r. . : children of one God.JEyery human being is worth our love for the Lord sacrificed Himself for all of us. J. A- SWAN Jr. & Company * “fVE KEEP THE FARM RUNNING” ' Phone 9971 CULPEPER j New Year’s Eve Celebration and Dance TO THE MUSIC OF THE GREEN VALLEY BOYS RADIO AND TV STARS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31 ">rr* AT AMISSVILLE FIRE HOUSE Benefit Amissville Volunteer Fire Department DANCING FROM 9 ’til 1 — ADMISSION $1.20 ' WELL DRILLING L. & S. LUMBER COMPANY Phone 1262 FRONT ROYAL, VA. Peace and Joy To You On Christmas Day! May your Yuletide be as bright as the lights on your tree, as merry as ol* Santa himself {and as full of joy as family and friends can make it for ,you. ■. i ■ . • : '• • : / • , •.; " , • - ■ \ • • . . ‘ . * • • / ; • *. ' • P. ; . i.. '•% . ■' LEWIS PHARMACY Dial 8222 efcss CULPEPER Pvt. Joseph T. Atkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Atkins, of Sperryville, has completed his basic training with the 501 st Airborne Infantry Regiment in Fort Jackson, South Carolina and is now taking advanced training in the mechanic school at Fort Jackson. Pvt. Atkins will spend a 4-day Christmas leave with his parents. Missionary Societies The W. M. S. of the Slate Mills Church held their monthly meeting Friday night at the home of Mrs. Robert J. Boyd. Mrs. R. L. Hudson gave the Christmas devotional and Mrs. Boyd was in charge of the program which concerned a more Christian observance of Christmas. The treasurer, Mrs. George Thornhill, reported that the Lottie Moon Offering for Foreign Missions was twice as large as it was last year. Thursday evening the Ann Dwyer Girls’ Auxiliary and the Royal Ambassador Chapter of the Baptist Church sang carols at the Baptist Home in Culpeper, and afterwards enjoyed two Christmas movie shorts shown there that evening by the Telephone Company. There were fifteen in the group of young people and their leaders. Buy TB Christmas Seals _ PRACTICAL LAST MINUTE ITEMS Moleskin Pants ..... $3.98 Canadian Balsam and Spruce Christmas Trees at The Bridge New 10C% Wool Army Type - O. D. Pants ....$5.95 Flannel Shirts, long and short tails $1.98 Corduroy Pants. .. .$4.98 ___**.._i_ Western Shirts, for boys.. $1.98 up Men’s Dungarees ....i...$1.95 Cups, Hats, Gloves, Socks, Wallets Underwear, Shoes, Boots STOKES CLOTHING STORE Next To The Bank of Warren At The Bridge in FRONT ROYAL “THE FIRST NOEL, THE ANGELS DID SING if Again as the wondrous Christmas season opens our hearts, we sense something of the miracle and mystery of the first Christmas. May the blessed yuletide spirit bring to you and yoiys all the peace and happi< ness that the first Christmas brought to the .Wise .

Pvt. Charles H. Frye, son of Ijpir. and Mrs. Sam Frye, of sSperryville, has recently completed ^is basic training with the 501st irborne Infaritry Regiment in ort Jackson, South Carolina, and ntered advanced training school n the mechanic Branch of the ort Jackson school. Pvt. Frye will spend a 4-day leave with his parents during the "'hristmas holidays. Mrs. Charley T. Bruce of* Stonehaven entertained the Washfl ington bridge Club on Friday Wi - r evening. Those playing wefe Mrs. Robert L. Massie, Mrs. Elizabeth H. DeBergh, Mrs. W. F. Moffett, Mrs. J. W. Price, Mrs. T. C. Lea, Mrs. B. M. Miller* Mrs. Lewis J. Turner and Mrs. D. D. Miller. After the game, a plate was served by the hostess and prizes were awarded to: Mrs. DeBergh for high score; Mrs. Turner, traveling; Mrs. Massie, bingo and Mrs. Moffett, consolation. Washington News Notes Mr. and Mrs. Ray Martin and children. of Baltimore spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Bruce and family. Miss Ollie Alther of Washington, D* C. and Martha Alther were in Culpeper shopping, Saturday. - Russell Pullen and Lewis Pullen were in Front Royal shopping last week. Earl Many was in Culpeper shopping Saturday. Silas Pullen and Mr.' and Mrsw Homer Fincham and daughters, Dorothy and Ruth were shopping in Front Royal, Friday. James Bamber of Quicksburg was a Saturday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Aldridge Sisk. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Price, J. W. Price Jr., and Miss Louise S. Miller attended a cocktail party on Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C Miller Price in Washington, D. C. STILL A LARGE ASSORTMENT ' of LINGERIE and GIFTS FOR THE HOME __“The Home of Better Fabrics” 142 N. Main Street_ CULPEPER MERRY CHRISTMAS We all wish to extend to you Christmas greetings and good will, and may boundless x Holiday cheer be yours. To our ever-widen- , ing circle of friends we are especially grateful this year. , \ ^ STOKES FURNITURE STORE . - FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA ■ • rv iTji" Mr. and Mrs. F. Clyde Baggarly had as their guests at Avon Hall for the week end Miss Eleanor Greasley and Miss Dorothy Greasley of Washington, D. C._ Sperryville News Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nethers, Miss Polly Nethers and Mrs. M. H. Brady were guests on Saturday of Mrs. F. D. Coffey Jr. and Mrs. Perle Rector Coffey. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Jackson Jenkins and son, “Butch” of Richmond were week-end guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins shows little improvement from a long illness. Drama in 24-k. gold wheat design, smartest modem shape. 5-piece place setting.. $18.95 P. M. SHIREY JEWELER and OPT OMETRIS1 Serving You For 44 Years FRONT ROYAL, VA. • Phone 93 \ We extend our sincerest wishes \ * . • _ . - . for a MERRY CHRISTMAS! and HAPPY NEW YEAR BARRON’S TIRE SERVICE Main Street—Phone 8700 CULPEPER r RAWLINGS FURNITURE STORE FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY TO ALL wietvM CHRISTmflS FRONT ROYAL BUILDING SUPPLY '.yv,-, "t,.v * >>>s>.:vrK,,

Flint Hill News Miss Margaret Cook, Bob Cook and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Walker and child will spend the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cary will 'have Christmas dinner with Mrs. Cary’s sister in New Market. Mrs. C. G. Reid was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller, Thursday. George Miller and family of Winchester will spend the holidays with Mrs. Ida Deavers. Miss Paula Miller was shoppjng in Warrenton, Monday. The Baptist Sunday School had a very interesting program Sunday evening. Miss Holland will leave Wednesday for her home for the holidays. Ginger and J. G. Russell will spend the Christmas holidays with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Dennis. Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Gentry, Willie Gentry and Mr. and Mrs. Adren are expected home for the Christmas holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Judd Burke were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Burke, Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Thatch had as their guests Sunday, his 2 brothers and families, his daughter, son-inlaw and two children. His daughter and husband will remain until after the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Longe and daughter of Arlington, Miss Betty Corbin of Washington, D. C., Mr. and Mrs. Milton Corbin of Limeton, M/Sgt. and Mrs. C. F. Fheehand of Vint Hill, Roge Reid Ludwick and Frank Corbin were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Corbin. May It Be TRULY Merry! Once again the world waits, hushed, the mystic birth of the infant Jesus. Once again thoughts turn to love and kindness and charity. It is a truly wonderful time. May its joy be yours. McROYAL LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANERS FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA and friendly wishes for a happy Holiday Season. May yon continue to enjoy happiness and prosperity throughout the year. FRONT ROYAL SILK MILL t 1 ' ' ' J. G. and Miss Ginger Russell were week-end guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Dennis. Huck Dennis and daughter and Mrs. Thelma Russell spent Sum day with Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Dennis. Mrs. P. M. Bradford and Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Dennis attended a banquet held at the Blue Ridge Restaurant in Front Royal, recently* Mr. and Mrs. Howard McFall of Front Royal were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard and family of Buckland were guests during the week end of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pullen. Miss Minnie Williams was a Sunday dinner guest of Mrs. M. R. Bradford, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wood and daughter, Armenta of Blacksburg were guests for several days last week- of Mrs. Lucy Wood and Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Cook of Lovingston visited Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Cook and friends in the community last week. Dickie Brady, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Brady of Flint Hill, has been hospitalized in the Warren Memorial Hospital due to an . attack of appendicitis. He returned to his home on Tuesday. Slate Mills News Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Powers and their children, Jerry and Linda, accompanied by their neighbor, v Mrs. Clarence B. Dorsey, drove to Washington, D. C. last Wednesday to spend the day. Mr. and Mrs. William D. McFadden from the University of New Mexico, near Las Cruces, and Mrs. John Hixson of Culpeper were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Powers. . On Sunday, Mrs. ‘ Robert Brown enjoyed visits from Mr. _ and Mrs. Ernest . Brown of Stevensburg and from Mr. and Mrs. Upton Weakley of Washington. Rev. Judson Baldwin, former pastor of the Baptist Church, and his wife were Sunday afternoon visitors in the community. Mr. and Mrs. Barton P. Quaintance and family We'Ve Sunday visitors of their parents, Dr. - and Mrs. R. W. Quaintance. TTieir young son, David, who has been making a prolonged visit with his grandparents, returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Dickensheets were dinner guests Monday evening of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Nethers. On Sunday the Nethers visited their daughter and her family at Hood. May an Angel Chorus Bring Your Heart A Song of Christmas Joy. GILL & ALBERT 518 N. Royal Aye. Phone 217 FRONT ROYAL On Thursday, (today) Miss Mary Noel Regan, who is an associate at the National Broadcasting Company in New York City, will arrive to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Denis Regan. A/3c Richard H. Boyd, who is taking advanced training at the electronic denter of the Air Force near Biloxi, Mississippi, arrived home Saturday evening to spend a leave of over two weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Boyd. FU3SELL-YOUNG ICE CREAM V COMPANY \ Culpaper, Virginia In the spirit of friendship may we extend best wishes for a happy holiday to all our good friends. SOUTHERN STATES FRONT ROYAL CO-OPERATIVE PAUL SHADE,. Manager PHONE 105 - FRONT ROYAL Washington Delivery on Monday We e send you this cheery Holiday Greeting and hope our paths will cross during the coming vear. SHENGAS CORP. 7 So. Royal Ave. Phone 456 FRONT ROYAL,VA. rmmmniniiiirii

Glimpses Of Yesterday . . . September 18, 1913 Master Lewis West has returned to his home in Washington, D. C. More automobiles have been received since our last report. Mr. C. W. Kinsey has a handsome new machine, and Mr. Wade H. Massie has disposed of his old machine and purchased a new Overland. | Miss Eleanor Halsey of Swarthimore,' Penn., arrived Tuesday, Miss Halsey is to teach in the §Flint Hill school this winter. She fcomes highly recommended and Ir people feel that they are to be igratulated on securing her. iss Fannie's place in the school d in the hearts of the children a hard place to fill but the istees are confident that under : “new teacher” Flint Hill igh School will continue to be helpful and progressive institute : August 7, 1913 Mr. Jon. Revercomb and Misses Erma and Gussie Revercomb of Peola Mills spent Tuesday at Mr. D. B. Burton’s, the latter leaving Wednesday" for a visit to Front Royal. Mrs. J. Frank Jones has as her guests the following young ladies: Misses Fannie and Lois Moffett; Florence Whitescarver, and Mary Duncan of Salem; Maggie Moffett of Alabama and Miss Davis of Estes. ^ Mr. Cleveland Updike has purchased the stock of goods in the brick store formerly-downed by the late L. T. Partlow, and has opened for business. He will, in a short time, move his stock from the Jones store to his new place of business. Mr. Jno. W. Clark has bought a fine new auto-truck and is,now carrying the mail in it between this place and Front Royal. The nail now arrives here about 5 The great and mystic wonder of Christmas is th§t human hearts can truly overflowwit h good will and kindness toward their fellowmen. May God teach us to love our neighbor all the year. GEO. L. CLARKE HARDWARE - • - CULPEPER, VIRGINIA REVERE COPPER WARE 1 Qt. Covered Sauce Pan ...__...$ 3.95 l1/2 Qt. Covered Sauce Pan. . 5.25 2 Qt. Covered Sauce Pan .... 5.85 3 Qt. Covered Sauce Pan .. 6.75 4 Qt. 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Devers and other friends^ October 16, 1913 John B. Mijler, of Sperryville, his son-in-law, Hill O’Bannon and Russell Wood received at Luray on Tuesday five loads of stock cattle, 104 in all. They were four v years old and very fine, costing $8,000. These “stock” cattle looked good enough for market on their arrival here; Mr. Miller recently sold 120 cattle from one of his farms for $100 apiece.—-Page News and Courier. Mrs. R. E. Luttrell and Miss Mayme Latham have just returned home from Richmond. While there they attended the State Fair. Mrs. Charles King of Alexandria is spending a few days with f ~~her father, MrT E. M. Greene. RUDACILLE — BEST * Edward Everett Rudacille, a young farmer of Limeton, and Miss Mariah Elizabeth Best of near Ben Venue, were married in Front Royal on October 14, 1913 at the residence of Elder A. L. Harrison in the presence of a few friends. Immediately after the ceremony congratulations were extended- and the happy couple left for Hagerstown and other places. After the twentieth they will be at their home in Limeton. The lot sale at Sperryville on Monday was largely attended, the prices arranging from $50 up. The lots are on the site of the tan-yard of C. C. Smoots and Sons Co. The double auctioneers were fine. The water right and several acres were purchased by Messrs. J. Jas. Miller and B. W. Hitt, who, it is rumored, will utilize it with a manufacturing plant of some kind. The boiler house, etc. was purchased by Mr. O. L. Dodson. The sale amounted to $8,000. The work on the crossings and sidewalks is still progressing, with more yet to be done. (Sperryville News) Mr. Towson E. Smith had some prize winners in the fruit department of the state fair at Richmond. He took fourth prize for Pippins and third for Bonums. The following automobile parties went to the Hagerstown Fair from this county. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Massie and Mrs. Catherine Fletcher and Mr. F. C. Baggarly. Mr. Jas. H. Fletcher with Mr. and Mrs. Rapley Shackleford and Miss Lyle Dulaney; Mr. D. B. Foltz with Messrs. L. H. Dudley, Henry Miller and Jas. Young. Messrs. Edward Cary, C. H. Huff, J. E. Thornton, Finley Rowles, Clarence Oden and C. J. Miller, Jr., are also attending the Fair. Mr. P. E. Chelf left Saturday morning on his vacation, which will be spent in Front Royal and Baltimore. Mr. Chelf took with him a large ham so as to be prepared for hunger or a shortness of funds. His place as steward of the Flint Hill Commercial Club and as baby member of the Royal Family will be hard to fill. Miss Carroll Settle, who is teaching at Hume, spent Saturday and Sunday at home. Miss Elizabeth Hand of Woodville is visiting the Misses Eastham of Mountain View. Sperryville News Mr. and Mrs. Lester Yates and their small daughter, Janet spent Monday shopping in Front Royal. Mrs. James M. Yates, Mrs. Virginia Lewis and son, Fielding Lewis and Miss Ruth Menefee spent Thursday in Luray with Mr. and Mrs. John R. Hudson. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Thornton of Athens, Ga., who are spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. J. Rodes Brown enroute to Grundy where they wil spend the holiday season with Mrs. Thornton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Meade. Mrs. Mary G. Thornhill, who is a guest at “Rock Villa” where she will spend the Christmas holidays, and Lee Thornton III were supper guests on Saturday evening of Rev. and Mrs. A. Paul Thompson. i Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey H. Keyser of Washington were supper guests on Friday evening of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wood at “Erin.” Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Payne of Madison were guests on Sunday night of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnson. Cpl. Bennie Brown, who has recently turned from Germany, where he has been serving in the U. S. Armed Forces, has arrived at the home of his mother, Mrs. Catherine Brown' to spend a 40day leave. Cpl. Brown has reenlisted for a term of six year#. On Sunday other guests in the home of Mrs. Brown were her son-inlaw and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roy White and family of Winchester. Mrs. Wk C. Stout has closed her apartment here and gone to Washington, D. C. to be with her daughter, Mrs. James R. Adams and Mr. Adams and family for some time. I! * From All of Us to All of You At this happiest season of the year our thoughts turn to all of our friends! May you and yours enjoy a Merry Yuletide and a fine New Year to come. Dick C. Weaver & Son I “When Better Automobile^ Are Built, Buick Will Build Them,” And Dick and Jack Will Sell Them. 515 N. Main Street Phone 8771 CULPEPER, VA. Come from C. ROY JONES’ I WATCHES I CLOCKS I BILLFOLDS I LIGHTERS I PEN SETS I RINGS I JEWELRY I DIAMONDS I CRYSTAL I CHINA I SILVER i PLATTERS ’ r LAY-AWAY A GIFT NOW A SMALL DEPOSIT WILL HOLD UNTIL CHRISTMAS A PRESENT YOU WILL BE PROUD TO GIVE .. •' V *. . . -f-. r • '' ' •?. . Ay M C. ROY JONES JEWELER CULPEPER

Obligation To Serve In The Armed Forces . . . The following article was written by Major General Lewis B. Hershey for the June 1954 issue of “School Life,” the official publication of the U. S. Office of Education, Department of Health, Education and Welfare. It is reprinted here for the information of the public. * * * “Our forefathers in the early settlements along the Atlantic seaboard lived under constant threat of attack. The problem of survival was immediate and continuous. Each of the colonists was aware that he lived only because he and his associates were capable of selfdefense. “The colonists never knew for any longer period than a day whether they were at peace or at W’ar. The provimity of the Indians and the constant threat of attack resulted in the Thirteen Colonies passing more than 600 laws providing for some form of compulsory military service? “Today the term ‘under threat of attack’ takes on a meaning widely different from that of colonial times. Distances are greater today,, but with the speed of airplanes being what it is and with the development of guided missiles and ‘pushbutton’ warfare, we have no more idea of how far away the enemy- is than the colonists had of ~how far away the Indians were. ~ “If JEp are to survive in this new a^L our youth must - be awakenen to the fact that citizenship carries along with i.t the obligation of service. Each youth must serve to protect the freedom our forefathers won for us through force of arms. bo tar as living in tne snaaow of the draft’ is concerned, I suppose we all live under the shadow of our obligations, if we want to put it that way. A man with a family lives under the shadow of his obligations to support that family; his wife tAder the shadow of obligations to make a home for her husband and children. “Obligation to one’s .country is _about the same thing as obligation to one’s family but on a different scale. And after all, it is not neces_ warily unpleasant to fulfill an obligation and it. is not always unpleasant to be under a shadow,“As for uncertainty, there isn’t very much uncertainly about what the future holds for today’s teenager. He must plan to serve at least two years, if he is physically fit, in the armed forces. “The obligation to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States is clearly set forth in the selective service law. With very few exceptions, the law places the liability for service on all males between the ages of 18^ and 26. with liability extended to 35 for those who are deferred. But the obligation is something more than an obligation to the law. The obliga FOR CALF SCOURS USE BISMA-GREEN FOR FOOT-ROT at all Drug Stores in WARRENTON FRONT ROYAL AND CULPEPER tion is to the Nation, to home, and family, to one’s self. “Why do ‘they pick on him?’ For the same reason that upward of 2 million have been ‘picked on* Since 1950 and more than 10 million were ‘picked on’ during World War II; these figures do not include the 6 million w’ho enlisted before they could be ‘picked on.’ ~ - ^“Why don’t they call me now, so I can get it over with?’ That’s an easy one. Any registrant can go to any local 'board and volunteer for immediate induction. It will send him on the next call. He need not wait his turn to be called. .9When he comes home after fulfilling his obligation of 24 months’ active duty, he’ll be confronted by a generous government, ready and willing to finance a large part of his college education. “For the past 15 years the safety of our country has been in jeopardy. Looking ahead we can see nothing but a prolonged period of tension which will force us to devote a large portion of our re~SOPrces to—building—and maintaining an adequate defense of our country. Certainly never in modern times have the American people had to live through such a prolonged period of watchfulness and preparedness, just to insure that our system of government will survive. “This, of course, is a part of the price we have to pay for achieving maturity as aTnation and succeeding to the leadership of a free world. We can go ahead and lead the free world only if the youth of our Nation willingly accept their responsibility, serve willingly, and understand why they are serving. “One or-* the difficulties facing our Nation today is the attitude of our citizens toward service in the armed forces. Many young people are*not taught in the home and in our educational institutions why they must serve in the armed forces. They should be imbued with the richness of the heritage they have. This job should be accomplished in the home and in our schools. I do not believe the armed forces should have the job of teaching a marr anything other than how to become a seasoned soldier and how to survive on the field of -battle.“A free society is not possible and has never been possible without men being willing to fight to gain it and having gained it, being willing and ready to sacrifice to protect and keep it. This is as true today as it was when our forefathers fought for our independence. “The educational institutions throughout our land can do a great service to the Nation by continuously exerting every effort to imbue our youth with the history of America and a belief in the things we have.- They should be taught the truth about the constant fight their ancestors waged to gain the freedom they enjoy today. This movement to educate our youth and awaken them to the obligations of citizenship should start at the bottom, in the home and the school, not at the top, with the Federal Government. Thomas W. Yhite Captain, USN State Director Washington 4-H Club Plans Party For Wednesday, Dec. 22 The Washington 4-H club are having their Christmas Party, Wednesday night. Ann Yates, program chairman, reports, “We will take part in games, folk dances and round dancing. Each member is bringing a gift to put in their Christmas basket for the family selected by the group. The money used fdr this party was the award won at Achievement Day on the best 4-H exhibit. DEEDS RECORDED From Amos E. Frazier and wife to Lee Fincham; b and s; 1' acre, more or less, in Piedmont District. ■ \ j Happy Christmas, everyone! > t This ancient wish and true We choose to carry greetings From us to all of you! Happy Christmas, little ones! And may you shout in glee - To find your dreams all gaily wrapped Beneath the shining Tree! Happy Christmas, parents all I When the last bow is tied, * And the last train is on its track — May Joy with you abidel Happy Christmas, everywhere! Dear Christ-Child, grant that we Who watch through the dark night, at last The Star of Peace may seel Happy Christmas, everyone! This ancient wish and true We choose to carry greetings From us to all of you! NORTHERN VIRGINIA POWER CO. J 86 PROOF GLENMORE , IS DISTILLED AND BOTTLED ^ BY USI GLEN MO RE DISTILLERIES COMPANY •• LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

Missionary Societies The Woman’s Society of Christian Service met with Mrs. Galley Smith, Thursday December 16 at 7:30. The president, Mrs. Barbara Gentry opened the meeting. The -vice president, -Mrs..Paul. Miller, led the devotionals. Mrs. lObg STRAIGHT APPLE BRANDY •6.4 Proof ^“^^MADE FROM VIRGINIA APPLES LAIRD & CO * NORTH GARDEN ,VA new dollar-$aving HOSPITAL PLAN for ^families r .., guarantees big cash pro 9 tection against hospital bills i ... gives you free coverage I for all children (under age f 19) after first two! Optional “deductible” feature can i save you up to 2Q% additional. L Frotect your family — and I save — with confidence. f A phone call will bring full { facts at no obligation. Virginia G. Miller >hon« 2191 WASHINGTON, VA. FARM BUREAU M HOME OFFICE C01UMBUS.0HIQJ mutual automobile insurance co. Grace Reid, the program chairman, conducted the program. Selections on Christmas were read by Mrs. Galley Smith. Mrs. Carl Carpenter, Mrs. Frank H. Cary, Mrs. J. P. Cook, Mrs. Carson Lillard, Mrs. Barbara Gentry, Mrs. Paul Miller. One visitor was present, Miss Holland. A Christmas box was given Rev. Thatch and family. ■ The Lou Keyser Circle met with Miss Gladys Payne on Friday evening at 7:30. Mrs. Bruce , Bowie was in charge of the program. Those taking part were Mrs. C. R. Racer, Mrs. Virgil Updike, Mrs. C. G. Reid, Mrs. Willie Payne and Miss Virginia Payne. At the conclusion, delicious refreshments were served. The circle will meet with Mrs. Virgil Updike in January. The R. C. H. S. Future Homemakers of America packed fruit baskets for shut-ins all over the county. Baskets were delivered to Annie Atkins, Jimmie Atkins, Wade Jenkins, Mrs. Cooper, Frank Jenkins, Bill Swindler, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Menefee, Mrs. Burke, Granville Fox and Jim Estes. About 30 girls went caroling and delivered the boxes. Afterwards, the girls had a party at R.C.H.S. o o o o An anonymous Santa Claus presented the 90 primary children with a turkey luncheon. Three long tables, trimmed ip Christmas WE WISH YOU A To you . . . your family . . . your friends ... here are our sincere wishes that Santa Claus will bring you everything your heart desires . . . plus prosperity and good health for the bright NeW Year! LEA BROS. <* . and . ' : ' Rappahannock Insurance Agency cloths were filled with happy children. If Santa Claus could have seen the shining eyes and heard the happy talking, he would have felt amply repaid, we know. o o o o The Senior Class of R.C.H.S. held a party in the R. C. H. S. , auditorium on. Tuesday night, December 21. o o o o It’s not fun to think about it now, but Rappahannock schools will re-open on January 3. V o o o o Merry Christmas from all of us. Amissville News Mrs. EJlliott Doyle entertained the Intermediate Class of the Amissville Methodist Church at a party on Sunday afternoon. Miss Peggy Ann Green is spending the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. M. Green. Mr. and Mrs. William Payne entertained > at dinner Sunday night. Their guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Latham Sr., Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Latham Jr. and daughters, Elizabeth, Nancy and Sally. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Latham and daughter, Judy and sons, Jim and Cliff and . Rev. and Mrs. Harold Carder. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Boggs have moved to Culpeper where they have bought a home. — Mrs. A. C. Walker and children are spending a few days with Mrs. Ethel Cooksey. Miss Virginia Tapp is on the sick list. Mrs. Doug Green and children of Warrenton were recent guests of Mrs. Green’s mother, Mrs^ Bertha Riley, who has been in with rheumatism. Capt. and Mrs. Stuart spent last Wednesday in Washington, D. C. * Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Walker and family of Fort Story have been spending a few days with Mrs. Walker's mother, Mrs. Ethel Qooksey. . ./r: Miss Ida Browning was a Sunday dinner guest of Miss Mary Bruce. r rom the warmth in our hearts to the warmth in your homes, we wish you one, . big, joyous Christmas. Martin Furniture Go. Davis Street ? CULPEPER VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY TO ALL Hoffman Implement Service “Service When You Need IF ' Dial 2791 CULPEPER,VA.

News Among Our Colored Readers A Christmas pageant entitled “Silent Night” will be presented at the Hopewell Baptist Church, at 7:30 p.m. on December 26. —Everyone is invited to attend._ Mr. Gaylord Butler announces his marriage to Mrs. Lucinda Sawyer of Orange, December 26, at the Hopewell Baptist Church, Sperryville. The Ladies of the Hopewell Missionary Circle will sponsor a Social in the home of Mrs. Roberta Russell, December 28 from 8 p.m. until ?. Refreshments will; be on sale. You are cordially invited to attend. Pvt. Charles P. Butler of Fort Knox, Ky., 'is home on a 14-day leave. Pfc. James Lewis, who is stationed at Fort Leonwood, Mo., arrived home Sunday to spend the Christmas holiday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles *C. Lewis. Misses Mae and Betty Lewis, Charles Butler, James and Andrew Lewis spent Monday in Charlottesville. Miss Willa Hunter of Washington, D. C. were Sunday guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hunter. '__ — Mrs. Margaret Freeman and children, Charles, Steve and Denise and Miss Lila Roy were dinner guests of their mother, daughter and grandmother on Sunday. Mr. Johnny Douglass of Front Royal were callers in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H* Hunter on Sunday. Mrs. Lucy Jackson of Washington, D. C. was Sunday guest of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fletcher. Mrs. Minnie Davis and son were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Richardson. -N Um-m-m! It's Wonderful How . '€s-c£ “ bottled Gas SERVICE makes cooking and baking so much easier, cleaner,-cooler! The perfect fuel for home use. Let us show you why. DOMINION GAS & SUPPLY Davis Street CULPEPER Phone 8396 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—175 shocks corn. Phone Spcrryvillc 3214 _ R. M. Menefee 11-18-tfc FOR SALE— Hay. Dick C. Weaver Culpeper, Va. 12-23-tfc FOR SALE—2 Old Virginia Hams. Phone Washington-2512 FOR SALE—Strictly fresh eggs good for Christmas baking. Mrs. John H. Wayland Sinclair Service Station Sperryville, Va. 12-16-2tc FOR SALE—Fire Wood, mixed round seasoned stove length. Delivered in 2-cord loads. $20 load. Owen Sealock Hiintly, Va. Phone Front Royal 54F013 12-16-10tp FOR SALfe—1 1949 Packard, 4-door, A-l condition. Dial Sperryville 2824. Wanted " WOMEN WANTED—Make extra money. Address, Mail postcards spare time every week. BICO, 143 Belmont, Belmont, Mass. 12-9-4tp SUUte/ih ^b'uUf. State. Front Royal Here?s To A Merry Christmas for You! i We hope'yours will be a joy-" filled holiday and we hope, too, that the New Year will be a happy one. MERRY CHRISTMAS SINGER SEWING CENTER CULPEPER I V Shen-ValleyMeat Packers, Inc,, Timberville, Va. December 18, 1954 STEERS:Prime & choice_._23-25 Good- 19.50-21.50 Comrl-i._;_ _13-16 Utility ...- 10-13 HEIFER: Prime & choice_ 20-20.50 Good ......._ 17-19.50 Comrl „—....—.—- 12-13 Utility _ 8-10 COWS: Comrl_ 9.50-12 Utility __ 8-9 , Canner & Cutter__6-7.50 BULLS: Comrl - 11-14 1 Utility___ 10-12.50 Canner & Cutter_ 9-10 HOGS: (180-220) _18.50 (220-240) _.........._ 18 Heavier_1_18 down Sows (Under 400) _ 15-17 Trend of Market This Week — Top grades strong, others steady. No demand for light weights. -— —FRONT ROYAL LIVESTOCK^ MARKET=^ December 16, 1954 HOGS: ' ~~ v Choice butcher_:_ 18.30 Heavy butcher_ _ 15-18 Light butcher__ 17.50-18.20 Butcher sows _ 12.50-15.50 Feeder shoats _ 18.50-21.50 VEAL: Choice & prime_ 28-30.25 Good __22-26 -"Comrl _ 13-20 Heavy slaughter calves, good & choice_ 16-19 Heavy slaughter calves, Comrl - 11-15 LAMBS: Prime Blue circles_20 Choice Red circles_...._ 18.80_ Good Red shoulders _ 17.90 Comrl. Red backs__13.30 SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Steers: Choice -... 22-23.25 Good....._. 19.50-21.50 Comrl ____ 17-19 Utility -- down-15 Heifers: Good _ 18-19 Comrl _ 14-17 Utility - 7.50-13 RUFUS W. WALL, JEWELER FRONT ROYAL Greetings To Our Friends On Christmas From Grandpa down to Baby, we hope everyone dear to you helps make your Christmas a =bright and merry one!—'-—. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA MERRY CHRISTMAS! As another year .passes by, we wish to thank each and every one of our friends for their kind favors and patronage! May the spirit of Christmas enrich your lives throughout the coming year! May there be peace and goodwill among all mankind! IN CULPEPER '