Rappahannock News, December 24, 1959

Rappahannock Bows To Loudoun The Rappr.hannock Panthers again bowed to their opponents, the Raiders of Loudoun County High School Friday night, when the two teams met on Loudoun’s court. Although it was nip aAd tuck through the first half of the game, « the Raiders pulled ahead during the third quarter and gained a good ma) g'n in the fourth to close die oentest with a rcore of 59-44. Buddy Moore was high scorer 'for Rappahannock with 20 points. For die second time this season, die Pantherettes were defeated in a closely contested game against Loudoun County High School on the Loudoun Court Friday , night. With a descreptancy in score tapes die final score was 40 for Loudoun and 38 for Rappahannock. Shirley Brown was high Scorpr for the game. Shirley Smoot strained die tendons in her leg while doing some superb guarding. She was treated at Leesburg Hospital and released. The next basketball game will be on tne nome eoun. I960 withjohq Mosby Aada*iy of Front *«*1- 5 - ’ ** * 1 ***• ■ „ .. ru • :■ Mrs. Jenkins Ope**^^^ Antique ,SHop Here Mrs. Charles Jenkins h» op«n«l a “new and used shop” in Wartiington, Vu. on the comer ofMsn Street across from the old port office building. The shop is known as Erma’s Antique Shop. At the present time she has old glass, china, andirons, chairs and drop-leaf tables for sale. Drop by and do a little Christmas shopping at the newest drop in town. Hours are from 10 am until 4 pm today. Closed after Wednesday unOl the first of the year. Mrs. Jenkins will also sell on a commission basis anything you have that is saleable. Population Balance Sheet January 1,1960 Population of U. S. Pop. over age 65 175,000,000 57,300,000 People left to work Pop. under age 21 117,700,000 64,700,000People left to work 53,000,000 Government employees 24,UUU,UUU People left to work 29,0^0,000 People in armed forces 12,000,000 People left to work 17,000,000 City and State workers 16,800,000 People left to work 200,000 Insane and in hospitals 126,000 People left to work 74,000 Bums and drunks 62,000 People left to work 12,000 In jails and prisons 11,998 People left to work 2* •You and me, and you better get busy as I’m getting sick and tired of running this country a* lone. Annual Four-State Farmers Meeting County Agent W. H. Lyne yesterday announced the program topics for the 10th annual Four-State Farmers meeting, scheduled for Friday, January 22 at Franklin Court Auditorium in Hagerstown, Md. The central theme of the meeting will be farm marketing, and Mr. Lyne revealed that several other topics of vital interest to area farmers are included on the program. Topics for the day will include: “Job Opportunities in Agriculture”; “How Farmers Can Improve Present Systems of Marketing”; “Vertical Integration”; and “Management Practices of High Income Fanners As Compared To Practices used By Low Income Farmers.” Sure to be a lively topic on the program wilt be a panel discussion on “Shall It Be Large Or Small uams \sn me rotomac tuverr. The panel will consist of a soil conservation expert, a fanner, industrialist, amfV rtpresentatve of the University of Maryland University of West Virginia and PginsyTvania State University will be md«d^l on tfc*. program,, as Continued on page ten Special Notice The American Red Cross, Blood mobile will be at Brotnfield Parish Hall in Washington, Virginia Tuesday, January 5, 196D from 12 noon until 6 pan. „• . Remember This Date Dec. 24—Christmas Eve Service Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church *?:30 p.m. Leds Store Robbed " Friday Night The siege of robberies which has beset Rappahannock County continues as Lea’s Store in Washington was entere4 and robbed Friday night or early Saturday morning. The vandals, apparently without fear of being caught, boldly chiseled the lock on the front door of the store, which was lighted inside and street lights were on, entered and took approximately $50 in silver from the cash register. The office of the store was ransacked, but nothing else could be missed, though with a large stock a few items Me and there could have been taken without being noticed. There has b$en a number of such cases throughout the county, must or uiau yci uikuivcu. A reward of $600 i» now kew® offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person or persons who brake aadsocened the Clerk’s Office in towwduring the night of November lftfc. or rfie morning of die 15du_ .^ 'T ^/' g Sperryville V. F» D. Dance A Success The Sperryville Fire Company wishes to express their appreciation for food donations and to the people who helped make the dance a great success Friday evening, December 18. The net amount made on the dance was $151. Eastham’s Celebrate 50th Anniversary One hundred guests celebrated the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Eastham at a reception given by their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. Rothwell Lillard, at their heme in Fairfax Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Eastham who are now living in Arlington formerly lived at Flint Hill. The Easthams seven other childtraveled from far and near to attend the reception honoring fheir parents on their 50th wedding anniversary. Attending were daughters Mrs. Randolph Carter of Warrenton, Mrs. Kenneth Hall or Ormand Beach, Fla. and Mrs. John Rottier of Anrnandale and sonFranklin D. Eastham, Jr. of Warsaw, Va., Thamos G. Eastham of Vienna, Va., Robert W. Eastham of Puerto Rico and Richard G. Eastham of Hyattsville, Md. Among the other guests were members of the bridal party of fifty Mrs. Edwin Eastham, who was her maid of honor, Mr*. Warren Eastham who served as a bridesmaid arid two ribbon bearers, Ms. . Eastham’s brother, Dr. T. <& Pul' Im ahd J^nes- 'Settle"''* ^ 'The Eastham’s were married on December 9, 1909 at the Flint Hill. Methodist Church by the bride’s late father, Rev. T. G. Pullen, who was minister c»f the church at the tune. Christmas Program At Aonissville Church Amissville Baptist Church Sunday School will present their Christmas program at 7:30 Wednesday evening, December 23 at the church. The public is extended a cordial welcome. And she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid hint in a manger; because theve was no room for them in the inn. * ; And there were in the same country dhepberds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord caime upon them, and the glory of the Lord Shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not,: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is bom this day in the city of David a Savious, which is Christ the Lord. # ' „ „' .. . . . . And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shad! find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. . _ ... . And sudderily there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, j . , Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace good will toward men. Three Die As Result of Auto Accident At Massifs Corner Three Starsburg women, all negroes, were killed Saturday night when a spdan in which they were passengers, went out of control and slammed into a tree at the intersection of Routes 211-522 at Massie’s Corner fast east of/Washington, Va. Three other persons were injured. I Frances Virinia Willis, 29, was killed nstantly; Geralding Jackson 28, died shortly after arriving at Warren Memorial Hospital; and Lena Lenora Robinson, f8, .died early Sunday morning in Warren Memorial Hospital. S According to Mate trooper -John L. Lawman, they were in * car operated by George Smith, Jr. of Woodstock. The vehicle failed to make die turn at the intersection and went off die highway into a yard striking a trea^licad-on. The accident occurred about 9:45 p.m. Ilnjured were Smith, the driver dT the car, a 1950 Chevrolet^ Mary Thomas, 22, of Strasburg, who suffered two broken legs and laceration* of the arm; and SharJetta Robinson, 20, also of Strasjnirfc whp suffered a fractured right Jeg, right arm andpoesible internal injuries. The injured were' taken to Warren Memorial IHSospital by the Washington and Flint Hill Rescue Squads. The two women were transferred to Winchester Hospital later. • The accident Saturday night brings traffic fatalities to an all time high, in Rappahannock County according to statistics. Armed Forces News t William F. Tapp, USN, son of Mr. ahd Mrs. John A. Tapp of Amissville, Va. is serving at the Boca Chica Naval Air Station, Key West, Florida. He reported to Key West November 18 from Naval Training Center!, Bainbridge, Md. Before entering the.J*iavy in July 1(958, Tapp graduated from Warrejntom High School, Warrenton, Va. FlRfTand RESCUE SQUAD NOTES Mrs. Byrd Updike was taken to Warren Memorial Hospital Sunday by dip Washington Rescue Squad. Both Washington and Flint' Hill Rescue Squads assisted in taking victims o{ an automobile crash at Massies Comer Saturday night. to Warren Memorial Hospital. Sperryville Fire Company answered a call last week to a chimney fire at the home of Frank Atkins. No serious damage was done. Amimville Fire Company answered an alarm to a chimney fire Sunday evening at the home of James Wigington. : r-t

RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS I , PUBLISHED THURSDAY MORNING At Waahington, Rappahannock County, Virginia TELEPHONE: WASHINGTON 2951 _ iBOjfcKE, JIL Ownar r * MRS.’SARAhV:. LATHAM, Man aging Editor -.•— -4--—— Entered aa Second Claaa Mafl at <Ro Foot Office at Waahingten, Va. SUBSCRIPTION (in adeanee) , > •_... __$2.60 PER YEAR . * What Is The Reason? Why has there been so many accidents at Massie’s Corner, the intersection of Routes 211 and 522? The last two occurred within; eight day of each other. Wednesday night enroute home from work, as we approached this intersection, a south bound tractor-trailer coming from Front Royal direction failed completely JLe—heed the Stop sign. Fortunately we managed to keep out of his way. • „ Vj Again Saturday night threffpersons died as a result of an accident at this comer. Why? Are the highway markings inadequate? Should there be additional road markings or a light? Or, does the fauilt lie with the individual drivers. I think the situation bears investigation. S. L. YOUR CONGRESSMAN REPORTS By Re*. Rmrr F. Harriton Washington;—Through the ceo* turies, the lamb has contributed to the feeding and clothing of 'Man. At Christmas, this, peaceful and useful creature receives a certain special notice and regard because of its 'traditional associations. Throughout the year, however, sheep both young and mature, move in the channels of trade, as Man undertakes to make full use nofpntlals. To Some, lamb connotes a, chop, stew oi\ roastOthers are more intrigued with the possibilities of the fleece-of the sheep in [the production of fine clothing fibres. * Sheepmen of our Seventh Congressonal District, send considerable wool to markfet each year, but Virginia growers also have done much in the development of high-quality lambs for meat use. “'High-quality” should be emphasized,* as this description provides s the basis for brief comment on the decision of Secretary of Agriculture Ezra T. Benson to suspend federal grading of lamb as over the strong objections of Virginia producers and farm organizations. In Virginia and some other states, principally in the East, spec-, ial attention is given to the raising of lambs for meat. Federal carcass grading of lamb has not been compulsory. It is available to hose marketers who desire a government grade stamp as a mark of quality to be seen by the housewife or other buyer. Naturally the seller of low-quality meat would have little interest kt such grading service. In this connection, it should be noted that, last year, 76 percent of Vrginia lambs graded '‘choice” or better. Last summer, Mr. Benson announced that^he was considering dropping the lamb grading at the request of certain sheepmen and meat packers. It was evident that the move to end grading was generated by Western producers and those packers dealing primarily with them. The range fed lambs could not be expected to rate as well on grading as the more painstakingly-raised Virginia and other Eastern lambs, so the Westerners thought *t would be a good idea to do awav with eradine. which merely tended to show their meat at a disadvantage. In the process, the housewife, as well as the buyer for restaurants and hotel dinind rooms, would be denied a standard federal evaluation of lamb quality and a government grade mark. In company with others in the Virginia Congressional delegation, and in support of the position of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, die United Wool Growers, the. Virginia Beef Cattle Associar tion and other farm groups, I urged Mr. Benson in July tt> reconsider his decision. As a result of many protects, he announced that lamb grading would be continued, but that consideration would be given to changes in the grading procedure. Now, the Secretary’s position is that, because all the lamb producers of the. Nation have not been able to agree on the changes be proposed, the grading service will be suspended January 4, for at least a year. Mr. Benson said this: “1 am hopeful that, during the year’s suspension of Federal grading activity, responsible groups within the industry will make every effort to resolve their differ RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS 5 $2.00 PER TEAR iF Date_ NAME ———.— . R. P. D. or Box No. -- CRy -.. Prom — --—— Cl NEW Amount $ Signed . State To □ RENEWAL Woodville News £ Mill Mattie Rector •Mr. and Mrs. Will Flarherty and their family and Mrs. Lewis Johnson of Falls Church were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson and Mrs. J. H. Johnson. Sunday Misses Lillie and Nellie Johnson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson. . Mr. and Mrs. Charles Butler and ‘family of Alexandria, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Butler and their family of Arlington were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs; Amos Butler. William Yancey was a dinner guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wood and Mrs. R., G. Quaintance. i Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Carson Johnson and their family of Luray were callers of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wood and Mrs. R. G. Quaintance. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson were visitors Friday Of Misses Lillie and Nellie Johnson. Sunday Robert L. Brown was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brown at their home id Winchester. Miss Mattie Rector and Misses Lillie and Nellie Johnson were in Culpeper Thursday for theday. Mrs. Florence Willis of Washington, D. C. spent the day Sunday with Mrs. Lily Barber. Mrs. Virginia Jenkins who was the guest last week of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Butler at their home in Culpeper has returned to her home here. G. D. Fincham was a Sunday guest of Mrs. Will Butler. Washinnton News Mrs. H. J. Racer spent several days last week with her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. William Curtis at! their home at Clinton, Md. Christmas Eve Mr. and Mrs. Racer and their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ried Beidler will be over night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis. Johnnie Jenkins who attends Miller School has arrived to spend the holidays with his aunt Mrs. James Lillard at her home on Blue Ridge Avenue. Johnnie Weaver and Mrs. Josephine Wayland of Washington, D. C. will spend the holidays with Mrs. Grover Wayland and Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Weaver. Janet Lee Pullen spent the day Monday at Blue Ridge Dinette. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Johnson, and Mrs. R. G. Quaintance, Mr. entertained at a bridge party Friday evening at their home near Sperryville. Their guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Goddard, * Mr. and Mrs. H. Bi Winfrey, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lyne, Col. and Mrs. Roy Reeve, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Kilby, Mr. and Mis. P. Lee Thornton, Dr. and Mrs. John P. • Snead, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Estes, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Estes, Mrs. Fred Schaefer, Mrs. Carroll Menefee, Mrs. Robert Thompsen, Mrs. G. Brown Miller, Mr. and Mrs. I. O. Wolf and Mr. and Mrs. Skip Wolf. High score for ladies was presented Mrs. Goddard and for men to R. E. Wood. The hostess served Bridge Party vV1*%\VV "Clevengers” Always A Good Meal SEAFOOD STEAKS — CHOPS Mote] & Esso Service Sta. Owned and Operated by THE DUNTONS” Route 211 at 229 MoaoBOOopoocKSPQPpqpopgot My Dream At Christmas The poem below wa» copied from “Some Fugitive Rhyma" by ju> Old Confederate Soldier with die explanation, "Tbeee Tenet must be tfieir own apology.” That the writer is not an aspirant for fame seems established by the title page, whereon he prefers* to pose only as an “Old Confederate Soldier,” rather than as a poet. Asleep last night, three visions came to me, That filled my soul with sweet felicity; * Three times I saw, or three times seemed to see Restored to us—as from some “far countree” One in whom centre all our homely joys. ' Oh, how she"'was caressed by girts and boys » Who called her “Mother”. Bright was now our home, And now, tho long deferred, was Christmas come. The vision mocked itself ere it was gone; ^ I waked to find myself quite, quite alone; Yet not unthankful for that moment’s gleam, Of phantom Sunshine tho* twas but a Dream. For the first time since the Civil War, no soldier of that terrible struggle will see Christmas. Ort December 19, Walter W. Williams, age 117 years, one of the four million who wore the Blue or the Gray, died as his home in Texas. Governor Price Daniel of Texas, using one of Stonewall Jacksons’ last phrasess said, “General Williams has passed over the river, to rest in the shade of the trees. | miat nvw run on | DtVILOPMiNT I | :A**£g i /tP9S^ \s&* I Helps keep your burner dean as it heats your home I SX<#8 b tfaa mart completely dhethw fori «S additiva hi on Wp. lUi Uja your ofl barnar dattar man dean, d»pmMbk hat You gat pm-. Cat today let Mobilheat m NISH NORTH & SON Aubrey North HUNTLY. VA. ------ PITTS THEATRE CULPEPER. VA. WEDS. THUKS. DEC. 18 - 24 t BIG HITS FRL SAT. DEC. 25 - 26 NO NAME ON TIE i BULLET «wwwtkm« mat-itmsmm« maatL-taammi mm SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY DECEMBER 27 - 28 -29 J5S; • ■Ml •UMta MMOOUMOOVCINN tiU'tiri 1 oni 'iVhino luvuoMs It Started With a Kiss SUN. SHOWS: 3 and 8 P. M. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DEC. 30 - 31 - JAN. 1 - 2 STEVE *I£VI$- - Goliath and the barbarians PUTS’ PARK THEATRE FRONT ROYAL FREE PARKING IN REAR OF THEATRE THURSDAY DEC. 24 THE BEAT GENERATION IN .CINEMASCOPE FRIDAY DEC. 25 thru MONDAY DEC. 28 GRANT E VA.MARIE SAINT .JAM'S* JU/RB MTCMOOCrfS * NORTH BY NORTHWEST MASON TUES. WEDS. THURS. DECEMBER 29 - 30 - 31 BUTE ninnrvr >u r«n •I lift »pptr•Ml• minJr JEAN GABIN pAjO&Mitoi "mammmmmm V«a»ir»n« PAGE THEATRE liURAY, VIRGINIA ' THURS. FRI. SATURDAY DECEMBER 24 - 25 - 26 “THE NUN’S STORY” AUBREY HEPBURN SUN. MON.. DEC. 27 - 2S “PORK CHOP HILL” GREGORY PECK TUBS. WEDS. DEC. 29 - 30 “FOR THE FIRST TIME” MARIO LANZA * a.aa-===

How To Say “Merry Christmas” As Christmas is the most universally cefletbrated of all world holidays, so is the expression “Merry Christmas” the most universal of all greetings. Here is an interesting game based upon this Yuletide salutation. See if you can* match the greeting at left with the proper language on the right: 1. Buon Natale! . Hawaiian 2. Glad Julen! .Japanese 3. Tin Hao Nian! .'.. Italian 4. Qhrystovjna! .. Chinese 5. Felix Natal! .Greek 6. Joyeux Noel! . Portuguese 7. Kinge Shinnen! . Swedish 8. Mele Kalikimaka! »... French g * * *uvnvM.vH^9 iMaavdvf *4 StpuMj *9 imMnpoj *9 p !3S3UII{3 e ‘tpipeAtg g Sumpm *| :SH3MSNV Eugene C. Scroggins Eugene C. Scroggins, 48, died December 14 at the University of Virginia Hospital after an illness of three weds. Mr. Clark who made his home in Flint Hill, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Scroggins of that town. He is survived by his wife, Susie Burke Scroggins; four daughters and two sons. Services were conducted from Flint Hill Methodist Giurch on December 19, with interment in the churcli cemetery. Rev. Edward Lester conducted the last rites. l'r.llbearers were Ernest Jenkins, J George Foster, Jr., Herbert Foster, John Kendall, Ollie Fincham and Rhubm Smoot. Birth 4 nntunced VIr. and Mrs. Emory'Shifflette c c Alexandria announce the birth of a son, Walter Steven, born Friday, December 11 in an Alexandria Hospital. Mrs. Shiflette is the former Margey Settle of Amissville. SQUARE DANCE Friday, December 25th, 1959 AT AMISSVIU.il FIRE HALL Benefit of Amissville Vol. Fire Company MUSIC by RAPPAHANNOCK PLAY BOYS 9 til 1 TO ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS fjoyneti of Culpeper 404 South Main Streei CULPEPER, VIRGINIA C. ROY JONES, JEWELER CULPEPER, VIRGINIA i t i In Memoriam ■r, o In memory of my grandmothi Mrs. Lillie Dale Dodson, wl passed away one year ago Decei ber 19, 1958. Granny dear, we love you sti but God loved you best. Tha why he called you home to rest. It doesn’t seem as though you’ gone to be with God, it seems though you’ll visit us soon. Granny,,no one misses you mo than I, and some day I hope to jo you there. We thank God for letting y live to be as old as you were ai for taking you when he did, rath than let you live and suffer hei Granny you Were loved and a missed by all. Sleep in heavenly peace, nc that all their toils and strifes affe over. Mrs. Carl Looney "vifle News is |.r / Airs. J. B. Jotmson Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Pillar ha returned from a visit with relativ in Norfolk and have as their gu<:;t their daughter Miss Peggy Pil" o!f Quantico for the Ch risttmijjs holidays. ^ Sunday dinner guests of El l. and Mrs. J. Harvey Daily wee William Yates and two children of Salem, Mrs. Jennie Armentrojiit of Woodville. Mr. and Mrs. Chi Ies Stevens, My. and Mrs. Jolii Moore of Front Royal, Mr. ai| Mrs. Harry Brubaker of Lurs| Mr. and Mrs. Lester Yates alii two daughters. 4 Mrs. Virginia M. Lewis, Ml Ruthmenefee and Buck Lewi jvere in Front Royal Saturday visit E. M. Mathews who is couperating from recent surge: f! Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wo<| ward of Newport News spent 1 b weekend with their parents Mj and Mrs. Hubert Woodward!] Miss Betty Taylor Bruce Richmond arrived Tuesday spend a three week vacation w|| hr uncle and aunt Mr. and Ml C. E. Brown. this week to spend the holiday In Florda with her mother Mrs. Luty, W. Hawkins. Mrs. Annie Gc||e Bruce will be with Mr. Brute and family at Jackson Hill. j Miss Yatesey Schaefer attend'd a party in Charlottesville Saturd ay and was an oyer night guest m Miss Robbin Johnson. Mrs. J. lEarl Wayland who hifs been a patient in University ijf Virginia Hospital for two wec^s remains ill. Her son Larry Wa|land who is serving in the Arnijy n Newfoundland has arrved hofijte to be near hs mothe. jj Mrs. Chris Schaefer will spend Christmas with her son-in-law am daughter Mr. and Mrs. Maurffie Manuel at Brown town. fj Mrs. Mary C-later will be; visitor during the holidays of fi sons and families in Warrenton.; Miss Judy Hawkins arrived it her home Saturday from Willis; n and Mary College to spend tile holidays with her parents Mr. aid Mrs. George Hawkins. ] Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnsob j will entertain at a family dinn£r\ Christmas Eve having as their guests Mr. and Mrs. Gordon 1 Payne and son Joe Payne of Madison, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnsoij Jr. of Alexandria, Mr. and Mr Fred Schaefer and family, Yatesej Susan and Freddie Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones iff Blacksburg and C. E. Johnson, ifjl of the University of Virginia spending the holidays with and Mrs. C. E. Johnson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George Bro wll have as their Christmas gui Mr and Mrs* Charles L. Bn Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Brown baby of Elkin, N. C, Mr. Mrs. Gerry Gossom and childn of Falls Church and Mr. and M IHarry L. Smith of Washington, D.C. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Lyne, j|. and their son of Delaware will ttje guests New Year’s weekend of I 5 5 5 Mr. and Mb. W. H. Lyne. OUR VERY BEST WISHES FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS VIRGINIA GENTLEMAN FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA ^ Ifout you\ IRbtf cvitA <£€Utf&te* OMct flotyf Valley Music Company CULPEPER, VIRGINIA May this Holy Season bring you an abundance of happiness! Joe’s Ocean Core WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA I «

Bob Estes SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA Lee Highway Hotel SPERKYVILLEy VIRGINIA First National Bank of Flint Hill FLINT HILL, VIRGINIA Rappahannock National Bank i WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA M. R. Bradford FUNT HILL, VIRGINIA Lea Brothers WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Washington Cash Store WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Mac’s Grocery WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Rnssefl Brothers Inc. FLINT HILL, VIRGINIA Watts’ Barber Shop WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Atkins Store SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA Beryl Ann Beauty Parlor WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA \-;* Sperryville Barber Shop SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA Hampton fan WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Nationwide Insurance Company Virginia G. Miller, Agent WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Henry’s Grocery SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA Jenkins Garage a wvecim v f innoiuit — Mutual Insurance Agency of jRappahannock SPERRYVILLE VIRGINIA \ Greeley s Mountain Store CHESTER GAP, VIRGINIA —T——— Sandwich Shop SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA Merrill Motor Company WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Home SERVICE Company WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Edd’s Restaurant WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Floyd B. Hitt’s Garage AMISSVILLE, VIRGINIA Rector’s Store FLINT HILL, VIRGINIA Nish North & Sons HUNTLY, VIRGINIA Your Patronage throughout the past year has been Greatly appreciated. May we serve you faithfully Through the coming year I960! Highway Garage WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Lom-BarDy Lunchroom AMISSVILLE, VIRGINIA T. C. Barron VIEWTOWN, VIRGINIA Johnson’s ESSO Station SPERRYV1LLE, VIRGINIA Action Aoto Parts ^ • - Mack J. Bishop, Sr. AMISS VILLE, VIRGINIA . Peoples life Insurance Co. William Printz, Agent WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Ray T. Cannon, Realtor CASTLETON^ VIRGINIA Edward G. Tapp AMISS VILLE, VIRGINIA Weldon R. Bnrke, Merchant WOOD VILLE. VIRGINIA Cab-fan SPERRYVILLE. VIRGINIA Roy T. Jenkins AMISSVILLE, VIRGINIA A,

Amis&ville New* Mitt Sally Latham Mr. and Mrs. Harry Emerson and family of Annandale, William Duncan of Arlington; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Carder and daughter Jennifer of Culpeper and Wendell Latham were Sunday guests of Mrs. W. E. Duncan. Mrs. Allen Cooper underwent surgery last week in Doctor’s Hospital in Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Clement of Alexandria were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Priest. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Smith,will bp guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward lurtz and family in Fairfax on Christmas Day and will remain over night. Mr. and, Mrs. Billy Holmes and daughter of Remington were Sunday evening guests of Mrs. Ida Holmes. « The Missionary group of the Amissville Baptist Church met on Tuesday at die home of Mrs, C. A. Smith. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Doyle were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walter of Falls Church. Ronald Walter of Warrenton spent the weekend with his grandmother Mrs. J. L. Walter. Guests of Mrs. Walter Sunday afternoon were Amos Walter and son John Henry also of Warrenton. Mrs. Gilbert Dennis and L. H. Luttrell were gi/ests for the day Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Luttrell in Arlington. Mrs. Sarah Latham and daughters will spend the weekend in Herndon as the guests of Mrs. C. C. Cockerill. Flint Hill News Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spalding will spend Christmas with Mrs. Spalding’s sister-in-law, Mrs. W. J. Kendrick in Roanoke. G. W. Smith, Jr. returned to his home Saturday from Georgetown University Hospital. G. W. Smith ,111 spent the weekend with hs parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith. Mrs. John S. Browning and Butch Browning were in Char- ( lottesville Saturday. They were accompanied home by John B; SQUARE DANCE Friday, January 1st, 1960 AT FUNT HILL FIRE HOUSE Music by the Rhythm Rambers of Winchester Benefit: FUNT HILL VOL. FIRE CO. Joy to All •.. this Christmas Season—and our thanks for your loyal patronage. A. D. KELLY Fnrnitare CULPEPER. VIRGINIA iMtrrp Cfjriatrnasr, *Wte Have enjoyed knowing and sewing you tkii. yeaxJ JIM’S TV SERVICE CULPEPER, VIRGINIA RAMSEY HARDWARE, INC, } FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA } Browning who will spend the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Browning. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Howell are spending the holidays with Mrs. '/Hbwell’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Howell visited Mr. Howell’s grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reynolds at their home in West Virginia. Rev. John Divers was a dinner guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Browning. Mrs. Divers is spending same time in Burnsville, N. C. to be near her father, M* Hensley, who is ill. Christmas guests of Capt. and Mrs. J. P. Cook will be Mr. and Mrs. James Day and their son James Earl Day of Richmond Bob Cook will also be with his parents, Capt. and Mrs. Cook for Christmas. T Mrs. Ida Devers \yas a shopper Monday in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller and Lewis Miller were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reid. Herbert Foster has been con•jfehed to his home die to illness. Douglas Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Walker, is confined to his home with mumps. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Settle will have Christmas Eve dinner with Dr. and Mrs. R. S. Bowersett. They will spend*the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowersett at their home in Burtonville, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Settle will also visit Mrs. Henry Miller at her home in Washington, D. C. * Mr. and Mrs. Robert Browning of New Jersey will spend die holidays as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Browning. Miss Ruth Stevens and Miss Addie Boyd visited friends at Sunset Haven Nursing Home Sunday and also visited Mrs. R. E. Miller at her home in Culpeper. Washington New* Bob Longest of Washington, D. C visited Mrs. Veronica^eating and Miss Shelia Keating Sunday. Mac Richards will spend the holidays with his brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Walters at their home in Washington, D. C. Virgil Updike, accompanied by J. W. Price, Jr., visited Mrs. Virgil Updike at the University of Virginia Hospital Sunday. Mrs. L Mi Vemer visited Miss Margaret Cbmpton Saturday. Mrs. B. R. Armel was a shopper Saturday at Seven Corners. She was a luncheon guest of her daughter Mrs. George Terry at her home at Manassas. Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bruce will be Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Blades, Mrs. Daisey Partlow, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Yates and their four children, all of Falls Church, and Miss Gwen IHockman of New York.7* jS^ige and .Mrs. d. M. xVliilcr attended a Christmas party Friday at Holly House, given by Nationwide Insurance Agency of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bowie of Culpeper visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reid Sunday at their home on Blue Ridge Avenue. Sam Snead and Roger Hawkins were supper guests Sunday evening of Tim Keating. Miss Frances Walker is spending the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Many and Miss Sue Many were shoppers on Saturday in Seven Comets. • Christmas Day Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Updike and Mr. and Mrs. P.' W Scudere will have as their dinner guests Mr and Mrs. Taylor ijpdike and their children Miss Myrla Ann Updike, Taylor Updike, Jr. and Gale Updike, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Updike, Mrs, Mary Partlow and Mr. and Mrs. George Row of Arlington. ■'Ti'.c Beginning of a Future Forest” Plant idle land with young trees for tomorrow’s timber needs. Con^ct your area forester or county Chief Forest Warden ror more information. ; YULETCDE GREETINGS! MARTIN FURNITURE €0. INC. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA i I COVERSTON’S WATCH SHOP FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA YULEii'i i. E 4s*« -i hi a * >- «S HY-WY RESTAURANT FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA

ASC Program —1960 The Rappahannock ASC County Committee has announced for the 1960 Agricultural Conservation Programs sign-up. Applications • are being taken for 1960 ACP. The initial sign-up. period was from December 7 through December 18, 1959. The following conservation practices may be used in Rappahannock County under the Agricultural Conservation Program: A-l ORCHARD COVER. Initial establishment of a permanent vegetative cover in apple orchards and vineyards for control of ero WITH MATCHES! sion. A-2 PERMANENT VEGETATIVE COVER- Initial establishment of a permanent vegetative cover for nil protection or as a needed land-use adjustment. A-3 ADDITIONAL ROTATION COVER. Establishment of additional acreage of vegetative cover in crop * rotation to retard erosion and to improve soil structure, permeability or water-holdin? cacacitv. A-4 LIMING FARMLAND. Initial treatment of farmland to permit the use of legumes and grasses for. soil improvement and protection.. A-5 CONTOUR STRIPCROPPING. Initial establishment of contour stripcropping to protect soil from erosion. A7 FOREST ESTABLISHMENT. Initial establishment of a stand of trees on farmland for purposes other than the prevention of wind or water erosion. A-8 CONTROLLING EROSION WITH TREES AND SHRUBS. Initial establishment of a stand of trees or shrubs on farmland to prevent wind or water erosion. B-l IMPROVING PERMANENT COVER. Improvement of an established vegetative cover for soil or watershed protection. B-3 CONTROLLING PASTURE SHRUBS WITH CHEMICALS. Controlling competitive shrubs to ‘permit growth of adequate desirable vegetative cover for Oil BRIGHTEST WISHES WISEST j to yob: r WEAVER’S, Inc. FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA \ BARRON’S TIRE SERVICE T. C. BABOON, Owner CULPEPER, VA. soil protection on pasturefand. B~6 DEVELOPING SPRINGS OR SEEPS. Developing springs or seeps for livestock water as! a means of protecting vegetative cover or to make practicable the utilization of Jand for vegetative caver. IB-7 GRASSLAND PROTECTION PONDS. Constructing dqms, pits, or ponds as a means of protecting- vegetative cover or to make practicable the utilization of the land for vegetative cover. B-8 PIPELINES FOR LIVESTOCK WATER. Installing pipelines (for livestock water as a means of protecting vegetative cover or to make practicable the utilization of the land for vegetative B-10 FOREST IMPROVEMENT. Improvement of a stand of forest trees on farmland. ■ C-l SOD WATERWAYS. Initial establishment of permanent sod waterways to dispose of excess water without causing erosion. C-3 CONTOURING ORCHARDS. Initial establishment of, orchards, vineyards, strawberries, or bush fruits on the contour to prevent erosion. C-9 OPEN DRAINAGE. Constructing permanent open drainage systems, to dispose of excess water. C-10 TILE,DRAINAGE. Installing underground drainage systems to dispose of excess water. C-14 CONSTRUCTING IR Legation PONDS. Constructing dams, pits, or poods for irrigation water. D-l ESTABLISHING WINTER COVER. Establishment of vegetative cover in the fall of I960 (for winter protection from erosion, D-2 SUMMER COVER. Establishment of vegetative cover for summer protection from erosion. CREEL JEWELRY STORE 128 N. Main St. / Culpeper, Va. fl ■ * * * joyous carol sends our Greetings! May ydur^hristmas be blessed with j ■ * the joys you love best, and may all your days, too, be most happy for you... MERRY CHRISTMAS PAGE VALLEY MOTORS Dealer #817 DODGE — DART — SIMCA 1 LURAY, VIRGINIA

Washington News Mike Keating and Miss Shelia ' Keating will arrive this week to •pend the holidays with their mother, Mrs. Veronica*Keating. Miss Alice Wood will mend the , holidays with her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and M»s- Leroy iHall at their home in Florida. , Mrs. T. C. Lea will spend Christmas with her sart-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. John Cargill Jr. and their family at FairFor Christmas tEve dinner Mr. and Mrs. Wade ^H. ,Massie, Jr. will entertain their children and grandchildren, Mr. and.Mrs, Wade H. Masaief III, Mike, Wade Wallihan and Mary Brooke Massie, Mr. and Mr*. W. G. Eastham, Dunny and Lizzie Eastham, Mr. and Mr*. James Fletcher Massie and their son James Massie, Jr. t ' ' ' Mr. and Mrs. John Paulson •ad their family of Warwick will arrive Christmas. Day to spend a few days with ’Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Campbell at their home Twinland. For breakfast Christmas Day Mr. and Mrs. Campbells will entertain Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Miller Mr. and Mrs.' Stephen Vaughan and their house guests the Paulsons. Mrs. Henry Keyser of Williamsburg who has been spending a kiffkrrp €frri£ftma$. k ni't (mvt enjoyed knowing 6 1 and ittbing you tkii. yta%! NAHOES FLOWER SHOP F ' ’ ,117 E. Main St Phone: ME 5-2815j m WISHES M JOLLY GOOD WISHES' May this Christina* ^ be the Happiest Holiday 1 1 1 - f f FORSYTH HARDWARE Front Royal, Virginia Our entire staff wishes you ^ a very merry, merry Christmas 1 SHENGAS CORPORATION ? PHONE: ME 5-3556 FRONT ROYAL, VA. few days with Mr. and Mrs. Mag ruder Keyser at their home in Leesburg, and Magruder Keyser were visitors Thursday of Joe Keyser at his home at Pleasant View and of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller. _ i Mrs. Veronici Keating was in Winchester Saturday on business. Lt. and Mrs. James Willis,-Jr. of Laurel, Md. will arrive Christmas Eve to spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller at their home Mt. Prospect. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins and their daughter of Arlington will spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hawkins and their family. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Doran of Kansas City are spending the holidays with their son-in-law and daughter Judge and Mrs. R. V. Snead. Miss Annie Miller Almond of COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA, In the Clerk's Office of r . T- _ _ me v^ircuu wuu mv va»u..v of Rappahannock, cm the 15th day of December, 1959 HARRY A. SHOCKEY, et al " Plaintiff, against JOHN A. WILLIAMS, et al "* Defendants The object of this suit is (a) To establish the boundaries of a certain tract of land located in Piedmont Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, on Route 211 Lee Highway), known as Swiss Chalet, described as containing 1.39 acres, acquired by lHarry A. Shockey, complainant, by deed dated April 11, 1958, recorded in Deed Book 68, page 344 of the land records of said County, and (b) To effect partition by sale 9£/’t|ftfifWtte amongst the owners ork portion of said 1.39 acres which belonged formerly to. John R- Woodard and Julia* Woodard and was sold by their heirs to McKinley Grigsby by deed dated December 5, 1929, recorded in Deed Book 35, page 376 of said land records, and (c) For general and complete relief. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendents, Richard Petty, Everett R. Petty, Lillian Petty Edwards, Mrs. Julia Weinberg, Gladys Petty Wagner, Esmond Petty and Clara Woodard, are not residents of the State of Virginia; that there are or may be heirs, devisees or successors, in title of John R. Woodard, Julian Woodard, Nettie Petty, James Woodard and James Albert Woodard, whose names and addresses are unknown, who may be^ interested in the subject matter of this suit, and that there may be arp unknown who may be interested in thei subject matter of this suit, it is ordered hat they do appear within ten days afer due publication hereof, and do what may be necessary to protect their interest in this suit. And it is further ordered that a copy hereof be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Rappahannock News a newspaper published in the County of Rappahannock, that a copy be posted at the front door of the Courthouse of this County on or before the 15th day of December, 1959, and that the Clerk mail a copy hereof to each of said defendants to the post-office address given in the affidavit herein, and file a certificate of the fact m the papers of this case. Pickett, Keith & Mackall 200 So. Payne Street Fairfax, Virginia James W. Fletcher Sperryville, Virginia Counsel for Complainant A Copy—Teste: Jas. M. Settle, Clerk Herndon is spending the holidays at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Lea, Jr., who are visiting Mrs, Lea's mother Mrs. Howie at her home in Staun ton, spent the day Saturday with Mrs. T. C. Lea. Mr, and Mis. John CaEgiUr and- family of Fairfax spent the weekend with Mrs Lea. YULETIDE GREETINGS TO OUR FRIENDS SHINERS DRUG STORE Phone ME 5-2131 Front Royal, Va. PARK THEATRE FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA YULETIDE GREETINGS! GRANT’S BARGAIN SHOP ’403 Bast Main Street l Front Roya

Peace GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN There’s a wondrous magic in newly • [ \ j ' I I i . \ • fallen snow that reflects some of the breathtaking beauty of the first Christmas night. May the | j ; ■ ,* ’ . Holy Season^ serene as the snow, bring blessings of peace and joy to us all. Supjja^annork Nwua Sarah Emily . ' Nancy Earl and Bill

NEWS AMONG OUR COLORED READERS * .- - - —There will be & program tt the Macedonia Baptist Church on December 27, 1959 at 3 p.m. sponsored by,Mrs. Mary Jordan. Each and everyone is invited. # First Baptist Sunday School Christmas program will bePhdd Christmas morning at 10 aan. promptly. That will be the only Christmas Day service. Marie Bailey f Chairman & The Missionary Circle Christmas service will be held on 4th Sunday at 11 a.m. M. ;M. Hearing, Chairman ' • /'/ CLASSIFIED ADS RaUa 2c par word fkot insertion, le p«r word «di oildKIwinl; tie minimum; Me b miring eUxp low than 9L In Memorinu, fL^to over t ftncbw. i------ - ~r~ FOR SALE—One male beagle hound 1 year-old. Call _ Washington, Va. Z597 12-10 2tp FOR SALE—FIRST CLASS fodder, hay and pigs. M. W. Brown, Sperryville, Va. Phone YUkon 7-3739 FOR SALE—50-gallon oak barrels. Bob’s Souvenir Shop Sperryville, Virginii USED CARS 1958 Renault Dauphine Excellent Condition, Less Than 10,000 miles $1195.00 1956 Plymouth Savoy r~ Radio, Heater, Power Fite 1955 Pontiac Station Wagon Radio and Heater Small Down Payments! Up To 30 Months Financing Sales & Service for Hillman, Sunbeam, Rapier & IHumber Cars GILL IMPORTED CARS On The By-Pass Warrenton, Va, Phone 1060 aOtXKSOOtSSXWSiOOOOBOgOOOP CONGRESSMAN REPORTS * utn taut two ''X ' * ences in order to propose a generally acceptable plan for the Department’s consideration?” The fact that there u some disagreement about changes in a longsufficient reason to abolish a service through which an estimated one-third of all slaughtered lambs have been passing on a voluntary basis, but that is the way Mr. Benson says it is going to be. If he doesn’t reverse himself again before January 4, “U. S. Choice” and the other federal grade designations no longer will appear on lamb meat, for the guidance of the housewife. KXSSS300CXS0»CX3«XX»XXWtSt» BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Mac’s Grocery — A.B.C. on and off sale; $50,000 gross; 270 foot frontage on* Routes 211-522. 8room frame house in excellent state of repair. 1.94 acres. $15,000. W. A. MILLER, Realtor Phone 2161 Washington, Virginia WANTED—Deer hide, beef hide, ginseng, batteries, metals. A. B. Stokes 2-lc Front Royal, Va. HELP WANTED WANTED— Man for profitable Rawleigh business in Rappahannock oi! Warren Counties, Good living to start. Write Rawleigh's Dept. VAL-120-101 * Richmond, Va. FOR SALE—1957 Chevrolet, 210, 4-door, radio, heater, other extras,"’tight blue and cream, thrifty “6” with overdrive, dean and in excelont condition, $1350. Call B. R. Bennejt, VA ^-9138 FOR SALE^—USED Records. 5 for $1.00. New album* $1.49 up. Record players $19.95 up. , Valley Music 131 W. Davis St.; Culpeper, Va. Confederate money*, WANTED—Old coins, bills, H. E. Mclnturft P O. Bex 1 Washington, Va. SIMONPIgTRI’S ibO S. Royal Ava. Front Royal Buy your Qore hand made furniture from our display room at regular shop prices and save the delivery cosf. Store Hours 8 KX) a.m. to 7:00 Pjtn. A SERVICE ON A Radios - Televisions - Phonographs And Appliances Home SERVICE Company Washington, Virginia Phone: 2071 ARTHUR C, ELLIS BULL i FOR HIRE ZER and SHOVEL EXPERIENCED OPERATORS Specialized in Drain line, Septic Tank and Road Construction BLOCK AND CEMENT WORK Peach Orchard Gravel, Crushed Stone and Sand . REASONABLE RATES Contact GUY IJLLARD WASH. VA. YU 7-2827 or * • Call Collect LURAY RI 8*6596 Weekly Farm Price Outlook BEEF CATTIE Looking back over 1959 for some guidance in 1960, the beef situation looks quite.like the end of 1950 and the beginning of 1951. The build-up in breeding stock continued, but by September, there were enough new calves coming to market to offset those held back and slaughter figures moved above 1958. Prices responded by dropping off. For 1960, it looks like more of the same, a continued build-up in total cattle numbers although at a slower rate, a continued increase' in slaughter and a continued decline in prices. If the cycle runs true to form, this trend will gain momentum in 1961, and prices will keep going down until enough breeding stock is unloaded to cut back the calf crop, probably in 1963 or 19641 All 11113 will get slimmer. A man with the land and the money can increase the size of his herd to increase his gross and hold his fnet income up. For others, it will (be best to hold what they’ve got and buy replacements or additional breeders when they can be picked up cheaper. For cattle feeders, the historical thing to do in a period of declining prices is switch to lighter cattle for longer feedng, cutting feed costs wih grass grains. This seems generally sound if the spread between the cost of feeder calves and the cost of yearlings stays close to where it is now. But DIAMOND SALE—Mens rings values of $175 for $77; values of $150 for $66; Ladies rings, $200 values for $99; $200 values for $77; $150 values for $66; $125 values for $55. Others from $11 up. A & H Loan Company, 4Q7A East Main Street, Front Royal. SALE CHEAP AT A & H , Typewriters, sewing machines, sweepers, radios, watches, rings, gituars, guns and paint sprayer. Fiddles, banjos, electric guitar, electric recorder. Shop now and use our Lay-Away Plan for Christmas. A & H Loan Company, 407A East Main Street, Front Royal. - We Can Supply All Your JtWHWWWBfri ^UMijiU^Dg * CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORP. PhoM VAS4BS3 C«Wot. V*. BRICK RAMBLERS 3 BED ROOMS No Buement $10,000.00 With Basement $12,500.00 With Basement $15,000.00 With Basement $17,500.00 Other Plans $20,000 to 35.000 GILLIAM & SONS Lumber Company FRONT ROYAL, VA if ylarlings get considerably cheaper compared to calves, the short fed cattle might be a better 'deal than they were in 1959. The feeder will do well to look into heifers. They are more of a problem and rate of gain is not quite as fast as steers, but there is a price cushion to compensate. At last Fall’s feeder calf sales, heifers sold from $4.50 to $5.00 cheaper than steers, but the spread between heifers and steers when sold for slaughter was only about $1.50 to $2.00. For any beef operation, it is well to remember that low quality stuff drops faster than high quality on a declining market. For the particular direction your own operation ought to take, don’t spare the penciL TURKEYS After some three years of declining prices, the rest of the nation still indicates it will turn out more birds in 1960. Big increrses are indicated in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa •where cheap corn gves a feed cost^ advantage and in Caifomia where disease losses and housing costs are low. In these states and in Virginia, there is a big switch under way towards the dual puipose white and away from the Bdtsville, even early in the year. Despite these increases, the Easter market looks pretty good, but by Si^pmer there probably will be even more turkey for slaughter than there was in 1959. * The summer of 1959 did prove that large-scab: retail promotion of turkey at low prices can move supplies out of the way. Heavy summer consumption was the chief factor in clearing the decks for the October price rise, and didn’t dull consumer appetites of Thanksgiving and Christmas birds. But this means production costs must come down if Virginia producers are to make anything on summer A?-JWTuS. LOGS WANTED See os for lengths Gilliam A Sons Lumber Co. Front Royal, Va. MADISON LIVESTOCK MARKET Madison Mills, Va. December 19, 1959 Steers Si feder calves 18.50-26 Heifers 13.30-20.50 Cows 11.25-18.50 Veal calves 21-38 Hogs 11-13 Sows 6.50-10 . Baby calves, bh $4.50-$20.00 Pigs, shoats, bh $2.00-$12.50 There will not be a sale on December 26, 1959. Annual Foui>State Continued from page one well as other top farm experts in their respective fields. ; f armers in the four-state area of Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia are reminded by the county agent that the January meetng will begin promptly at nine o'clock with opening remarks by Herman Stockslager, president of die Four State Farmers Association. FOR SALE USED TRACTORS 1-OUVER 77 with cultivator 1-ALLIS-CHALMERS WD with plow 1-JOHN DEERE MT with cultivator 1-FERGUSON TO 30 Excellent condition 4-FORDS Top shape USED IMPLEMENTS OF EVERY TYPE Browning Tractor & Equipment Co. Phone: VA5-8013 CULPEPER, VA. WE ARE NOW EQUIPPED TO dean and repair any type of radiator for cars - trucks - tractors FLOYD R. HITTS GARAGE Phong Washington 2513 RICHMOND £OAD AMISSVTLLE. VA. BE SURE WITH A JEEP VEHICLE • Ana a m m , WILL Yo Jttr - SALES ancl SERVICE Established 1928 Phone VA 5-9320 R0SS0N-TR0IL0 BRANDY STATION, VIRGINIA

SECTION TWO —4 - ■ ■ WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 24,1950 f PAGE B—ONE Ramblings From Rappahannock DEAR FOLKS IHad more fun over the weekend chasing the little pig we will have all roasted with an apple in its a little sad, however, to think of such a cute little thing being butchered. The last time <1 tried to fyave one it was terrible. The first one got away. Believe Jack Petty found it, but by that time I had gotten another one. It was worth the trouble, though. Our friends seemed to enjoy it. Joe Keyser is really wearing mourn \_nnstmas Uay. I did reel some pretty, out loud snirts tnese T f May Your Christmas 6a Bright A$ Holly Berries! HUNTSBERRY SHOE STORE FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA ’ SHIREY’S Jewelers * I FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA 1 (tytUtma* urtt& Met $04} ! Dick C. Weaver & Sod > CULPEPER, VIRGINIA j days. How people do change. What did you say Joe???” j This year there has been a rinew “Chitterling Champ” named. Mrs. DeBergh now holds the title. We are sorry Bill, _you just aren't in the running. I do believe the court house is the first one to come forth with decorations for Christmas. Qur town does look beautiful with the decorations, and at night, to see the tree lights, it makes you glad all over to feel friends so near by. „You know I really love Christmas and love it best of all in Rappahannock^ Now this is the thing I’d like to know: How Santa dan step in snow With a world of toys upon his back And leave not the slightest hint of a track. How one so big and round and fat' Can slip through a hole that would choke a rat And smoke so thick it can hide the trees, And never even cough or sneeze! The fact is, son, nobody knows What Santa looks like or Where he croes. For Santa is a sprite that lives In the heart that loves, in the heart that gives. He may be here and he may be there; You are likely*to find him anywhere. But really, folk are so very blind They can’t see sprites in the heart or mind. They can’t see the spirit that gives and loves, ' So we picture a thing i« a coat and gloves Like a jolly old man who is round and fat, And we love the thing, and we look at that; But the Santa himself we never see The Santa in you, the Santi ini me. —By Leigh Hanes A very Merry Christmas land may your New Year be filled With happiness, good fortune and health. So until next week, folks Stay happt, E.B.M. Rappahannock News December 21, 1959 WASHINGTON NEWS i John Turner is spending the holidays with his mother Mrs. Lewis Turner. Mrs. J. Frank May the Joys Off Christmas hit forests! . MADDOX FUNERAL HOME FRONT ROYAL, VA. Jones spent the weekend with Mrs. Turner and her family. MrV Elizabeth DeBergh entertained I Sunday for dinner at her hone Harris Hollow Farm Miss Susie Brown and Comdr. and Mrs. John R. Harris of Falls Church, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Cox, Mr. and .Mrs. John R. DeBergh, Diane DeBergh, Mr and Mrs. George Hi Davis, Jr. and Misses Mary Norman, Cil and Dotty Davis. Joe Keyser and Miss Nancy Wood will visit Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keyser at their home in Williamsburg Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. Ravmand Wire and their daughters will spend New Years holidays at their hokne The Shade. [cheerio ' BEST OF THE SEASON TO YOU AND YOURS! g-GILLIAM & SONS ^ LUMBER COMPANY 511 Commerce Ave. ^ front Royal. Va. JfEKKT WHIY - - i (BRISThiS May the gifts of - health, wealth and happiness be yours! The Fashion Shoppe CULPEPER, VIRGINIA Greeting* to oar Friends 4 Culpeper Sewing Machine Sales j CULPEPER, VIRGINIA 4

■ f t } ' A King is Born By Carol Ann Rotvzie A snow-trimmed picture window looks out on a frosty Christmas Eve and, as Man gazes out, he sees a brilliant star moving Swiftly through the night to a small village called Bethlehem. Glancing again, Man notices a'’ white dove fliting from heaven to glorify a holy baptismal. A booming Voice.resounds, “This is my beloved Son; in whom I am well pleased.” Looking again, Man sees a stark cross on a green hill, silhouetted against he flaming sky, then instantly dissolved in darkness. Man, with clouded eyes, blinks, stares, and this time through the window he sees Sf young Jew, the one called Jesus of Nazareth, surrounded by children. This Jesus’s eyes are “fhellow with love as He blesses the innocent children. As Man observes, the picture changes and His eyes flash with anger and indignation as He sdashes at rite money-lenders, driving thenj from His beloved temple. “Is it not written? My house shall be i house of prayer!”Then Man sees this Jesus riding through the streets of Jerusalem on a donkey. Man is, drawn to His eyes. They are liquid pools of Joy to All • •. this Christmas Season —and our j. thanks for your' 1 •oval oatronage. ' MERRY JMERRY - C0?ISThiJi May the gifts of health, wealth and happiness be yours! BOWL HAVEN. FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA Ttlcuftfowx «Md$04f! \ compassion, magnetic, and Man finds himself drowning in that gaze. Man blinks and, as the scene shifts, he studies Jesus mouth. The Hps are tender, sensitive and the voice issuing from them is deep, compelling, “Come unto me—and I will give you rest.” The tone changes and is heavy with grievance, “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not.” Man is fascinated by His hands. They are graceful, reassuring. They touch and heal the blind, the leper...even the dead! Presently the hands are pierced by heaVy spikes, driven brutally through the flesh and He feels it all in muted agony. Man next sees His hands as symbols, held out to an unbelieving Thomas, “Reach, behold my hands; and be not faithless, but believe. Because thou hast believed, blessed are they that have not seen, yet have believed.” Man’s eyes drop tor Jesus feet, tired, aching, carrying Him along the dusty roads of Galilee. Now, as (He dines with the Pharasees, a young woman washes His feet with her tears, wipes them with her hair and anionts His feet with costly ointment. Because she is a sinner, a Pharasee disapproves, but Jesus answers, “Her sins which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much.” Man is puzzled by his own uneasy feelings as he watches this pageant of his mind. He is catching glimpses of this Jesus mysterious personality that seems to reflect Man's own character, a very displeasing character. ■ Pondering, Man studies the robe Jesus of Nazareth wears. The robe pure white, is pulsating with a living power and strength. A wo* man knows this'miracle. She touched the border of His garment and was transformed! “Daughter, be of good comfort, thy faith hath made thee whole; go inf peace.” The robe changes to a magnificent crimson. It is spat upon; mocked, and now soldiers rip it from Him and laughingly cast lots for the robe. Man swallows Hard and, remembering how Jesus’s head was *t first encircled by a crown of light, notices that a crown of thorns, glistening with drops of blood, pierces his brow. Man gasps and turns from the window to survey the warmth of the room he is in, the crackling fire in the fireplace, the Christmas tree, the mistletoe above the door. Man’s thoughts come jumbled and swift. “Lest I forget how, on Christmas Day, One was born im a humble stable, sweet with fresh smelling hay—One who felt even then, the urgency of His duty to me! "Lest I* forget the reign of a new and different king—one that reigns over the emotions of Man —a king that is both Man and Spirit, The Son of God! “Lest I ignore His love for me, my scorn for Him; His patience, my restlessness; IHSs acceptance, my rejection; His sacrifice, my belated realization!” Into the memory of Man, comes a once-familier scripture exerpt. “He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and Acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from his; he was despised and we esteemed him not. But he was wounded for .our transgressions, he, was bruised for j)ur iniquities: the chastisement <?f our peace was upon him; and with his stripes, we are heal ecL” In fright and humility, Man falls prostrate to the floor. His heart slowly lifts and his tearstained face lights as he hears bell like voices caroling; through the night. Voices of angels singing, “Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth, peace, good will toward men.” OUR VERY BEST WISHES - * FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS ; j PEOPLE’S DRUG STORE i CULPEPER, VIRGINIA ! GILL IMPLEMENT CO. EAST STREET CULPEPER, VA. Holiday to Cach of You! RAWUNG’S FURNITURE STORE : "YOUR VALUE LEADER** (FRONT ROYAL, VA. PHONE: ME 5-27651

Deeds Recorded William Byers et ux to Louis Phelhawer Lot #10 in Block 7 Section £ - Plat 5 Blue Ridge Mountain Estate. S. Henry Thomas et ux to Clifton Clark et ux 2 acres more or less Stone Wall Dist. S. Henry Thomas et ux to James H. Falls et ux 48 acres more or less. - Stonewall Dist. E. E. Johnson Trustee, Virgil Wigington and Malinda Wigington - 20 acres more or less, Jackson Dist. Alrom Wigington ; et al. To Virgil W. Wigington and Malinda Wigington First: 11.5 acres ..1' all alloted to Laura Wigington. Allen C. Byers et uxJ To Willard E. and Neva G. GiUns. Lot #4 in Block No.5. Section D Plat 4 Blue Ridge Mountain Estates. Wakefield Dist. Allen C. Byers et ux to Frances C. and Oiuda J. Ward Lots jb 6 and 7 in Block # 6 Section D Plat 4 Blue Ridge Mountain Estates - Wakefield Dist. - ' Allen C. Byers et ux * Arthur E. and Anne K. Sweeney - Lot # 51 in Block # 3 - Section D Plat 4 - Blue Ridge Mountain Eseates Allen C. Byers et ux - Yvonne Ellis Lot # 15 in Block 3 Blue Ridge Mountain Estate ..to our many friends! ! BEN & MARY’S STEAK HOUSE f Warrenton, Virginia ; YULETIDE GREETINGS' | ; CLORE PONTIAC COMPANY - 414 N. MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VA. LEGGETTS DEPT. STORE CULPEPER, VIRGINIA OUTLOOK —1975 By W. H. Lyne County Agent There is so much change in the agricultural world today to write of the 1960 Outlook seems foolish. By the time your printer's ink dried any attempt to do so would be away oft in the dark ages. Change. Change. Change. Jn fact changes in farming methods and techniques are taking place so rapidly today one can all but go to bed modernized and awaked antiquated! Preserve foods with sugar and cooking? Never heard of 1 'such. Mama, used to talk about her deep freeze but the modern housewife could be using atomic radiation and put it on the shelf in I saran wrap. Lice, heel flies, worms will all be pests of the past through the use of systemics, Systemics on friut trees could make it impossible for insect or disease damage. Weeds, why systemic sprays have so completely eradicated them there is not even a seed to sprout. They’ve gone like the wood pigeon. Feed additives have revolutionized anieoi'PC disease prevention. 'A sonoscope will be used to determine the meatiness of your market steers or swine. Cross breeding, performaince testing, artificial insemination in swine and beef cattle. All cows and sows bred within a week by harmone manipulation or use of Enovoid or Provera. Predetermined sex of you calf crop; heifers or steers' which ever you need the most. | . Corn with two ears fori every stalk, heck no, could be ten to twenty. Whoever heard of buying seed corn by the bushel? Ydu’ll be getting it by die foot and ini taped rolls. All grians planted point down, sides parallel to the row. Apples? They may be growing trees on wires; (similar to grape arbors), nothing over five feet high 363 trees per acre. No picking ladders. Cover the top of any tree with spray. / Instead of one farm Worker producing food and fiber for twenty city guys the ratio could be 1-140! Automotion, contract farmingmostly that way. A family sieed farm; nothing less than a thousand acres. More merchandising; more 'brand names. | Wafer hay, all feed concentrates pelletized. Dry it from the jet ex i»w> GEEST Fnneral Home CULPEPER, VIRGINIA haust. No wheels on cars, trucks or tractors; all wilt be riding on a cushion of aii over land or water. No motor boats or superhighways needed: An extra blast of air will send you over the fences. Solar heat vrill be in 50% of the homes. \ Human reproduction Outlook? No change^w* hope!! p onttTlRfiS T -sri. ! JONES RADIO & APPLIANCE STORE! CULPEPER, VIRGINIA 1 Brings the old, old wish to you! MERRY CHRISTMAS J. J. NEWBERRY & CO. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA

i -f Joy to All * * i • • .this Christmas Stason—andogr 1 •hanks for y^oor | •oyol oatronag*. \ 4 BELL CLOTHES STORE FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA f GOOD WISHES If for happiness at Christmas! * iTHE YARDSTICK jr 208 E. MAIN STREET Northern Yirgima Furniture Co. WARRENTCfN, VIRGINIA Do You Know What The Mason-Dixon Line Really Is? Everybody talks about it, but few know just where the MasonDixon Line runs, and fewer still know how it came about. In popular American parlance, the Mason-Dixon Boundary divides North from South—an assumption based largely on the mistaken belief that during fho Civil War it separated the Confederate Sates from die Union. In fact, the line was drawn to end an early colonial land dispute. It extends, from east to West, between Pennsylvania and Maryland with a shorter branch reaching southward between Maryland and Delaware. All three States were on the Union side. } The old border is again in die news because of plans to restore its markers for a 200th anniversary celebration in 1963. The Mason-Dixon lane was named for two English surveyors, Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon. Skilled mathematicians and astronomers, they were invited to die American Colonies in 1763 to mark the boundary finally agreed upon by long-feuding proprietors , and heirs of Maryland and Pennsylvania l^nd grants. The controversy began, in the mid-1600’s when the Dutch Government and the Calverts of Maryland both claimed the big peninsula between die Delaware and Chesapeake Bayj. After the Dutch were pushed out ’of the region, William Penn inherited the dispute with his royal charter for Pennsylvania and adjoining land. The bickering over conflicting interpretations of Penn and Calvert charters continued for generations, and the case eventually came before England’s Court of Chancery. The Court gave a compromise decision in 1750. It specified that tne deleneation of the Penmsylvania-Maryland borders should begin at a certain point southwest of Philadelphia and West of New Castle. From that point the main boundary was to be drawn westward. A second line would run southward into the heart of the peninsula and meet a third reaching eastward to the Atlantic coast. The proposed lines gave Maryland a bulk of the peninsula. Pennsylvania retained the northeast portion that later attained independence as Delaware State. ' The disputants signed the agreement in 1760. Local surveyors then began work, but made so little progress that Mason and Dixon were /'ollovJ in Couriously little is known of the two who set7 up America’s most famous boundary. Charles Mason was assistant astronomer at England’s Greenwich Observatory. With Dixon, whose background is obscure, he had been sent abroad in 1761 to observe a transit of Venus. 7 The survey, of the Pennsylvania- • Maryland borders took four years After checking and correcting the peninsula lines,. Mason and Dixon took rfie westward trail in 1765 with a large party of assistant surveyors, axmen and guides. They covered some 230 miles of wild and beautiful country before hostile in- ' Indians forced them back. But the job was already completed. The accuracy of their measurements has been proved by modem surveyors, who found a difference in latitude of only 2.3 seconds (180 feet) from the Mason-Dixon figure. new survey of the three States’ boundaries was made in 1950. Most of the original stone markers were in place. Many had deteriorated, however', especially the original five-mile “crown stones” carved in England with Penn and Calvert arms on either side. * WISHES SO GAY— WE SEND YOU TODAY! WARREN PAINT & SUPPLY CO. FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA A Sincere Wish for a Merry Christmas - ' and, Thank You to Our Customers! D. P. WOOD & CO. WARRENTON, VIRGINIA ^ to the World! Christmas Greetings Te All Hoffman Implement Service “Sendee When You Need It” CULPEPER, VA. JOLLY / O GOOD WI$H£$V & May this Christmas \* be the haziest Holiday < Stokes Furniture Company FRONT ROYAL* VIRGINIA

Signs Of Christmas The appearance of holiday decorations on streets and in windows of stores and homes is a sure sign, but there are also other ways to tell that Christmas is not too far away. You can count the days until Christmas on your fingers when: Department store clerks are ‘‘extra” friendly and courteous. Strangers begin to smile and speak to you on the street. Children never fail to say “Sir” and “Ma’am”. The bus driver sees you running—and waits an extra minute. ’ The grouchy neighbor across the street smiles* and waves as you go by. Someone offers to help Mom do die dishes. You find yourself suddenly feeling fine and looking at the wordl through rose colored glasses. • _ . Raymond—A Splash Of Color Former State Senator, Raymond A. Guest has been named a member of the Virginia Game arid Inland Fisheries Commission by Gov. Almond. Senator Guest added a splash of L JL WATERS CULPEPER, VIRGINIA LACY’S CULPEPER FLORIST CULPEPER, VA. paiid, thank yon for your patronage' SILK ILL SALESROOM FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA color to Rappahannock when ha represented Rappahannock, Page and Warren Counties in the Virginia Legislature. He then lived in Warren County. His home now is in King George County where he raises fine horses. Senator Guest made a number of friends among the school children of the county when he took a few days Off and rode the school buses with them—up the hollows, and into the mountains. Some time back, when one of them heard that the Senator had taken off for “Gay Paree” he cracked—“My what a change that must be from those school bus rides around Scrabble, Tick Ridge and Meeting. House Mountain.” Twelfth Nighty Customs \lf Twelfth Night, or Epiphany, is marked with many customs, ceremonies and legends throughout the world. French and Swiss children, for example look forward to the pastry they receive on that day in which a b«tn, coin or china figure is hidden. Whoever gets the prize is crowned king of die family, and commemorates the visit of the three Wise Men to the infant Jesus. Their arrival was proof to believers that Christ the : Savior had been born. The visit is told in Matthew 2: 1-2: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the King, behold there came wise men' from the east to Jerusalem, “Saying, where is he that is hom Kng of die Jews? for we have seen his star Jn the east, and are come to worship him.” During the Middle Ages, Epiphany, or Twelfth Night, was commemorated with plays presented in churches. Solemn observances largely disappeared in Elizabethan England, and they became a time for revelry. Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night" reflects this mood. It was probably presented in a command performance at Whitehall Palace on January 6, 1601, according to historians. Today child “kings” crowned with golden paper coronet? roam the streets of Europe on Epiphany, singing hymns and carols. Iri Italy, millions of children awake to find their stockings filled with presents from Le Befana, the good-hearted witch who takes the place of Santa Claus. I WAYLAND j Ford Tractor Sales, Inc. Ph. 1195 Warrenton, Va. In France « portion of the Epiphany cake is often set aside as “la part de Dieu”—God’s share, lit is ivjen to the first poor person who conies to the door. In (ireece, three pieces of cake are cot: ora for Christ, one for Mary, and one for St. Basil. In . Britain, Twelfth Night cake » washed down with Lamb’s Wool, a drink made with hot, strong ale spiced with nutmeg and sugar. i ~ + 1 Merry Christmas i i i CLORE FUNERAL HOME ! CULPEPER, VIRGINIA ' "DECK THE HALLS’^ We hope your home and heart will be filled with laughter, joy and good wil| this glad Holiday on— MERRY CHRISTMAS! CLOSING DECEMBER 22nd Belle Boyd Restaurant FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS May the gilts of happiness . grow for you— and give you | lasting pleasure! \ • ' . * ’ Laundry ' & Cleaners CULPEPER, VIRGINIA ' 2T

Your Rescue Squads Wish Yon A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. DRIVE CAREFULLY May this Holy Season bring you an abundance of happiness! '.&Yr ‘'.rmlO * Lerner s Department Store CULPEPER, VIRGINIA , Telephone VA &8371 Culpeper, Ve. ' “WE KEEP THE FARM RUNNING" Annual Drag Race At Madison Tlie annual Drag Race, sponsored by the Madison County Wildlife Association, will be held on Monday, December 28th, as ' announced at a meeting of the Wildlife Association’s Board of Directors. The drag will begin at , 10 a.m. on the farm of Col. L. N. ] Kelso near Haywood, Va. aiftd will follow about the same course as in i previous years. | Entry fees will be $1.00 per dog j for association members and $1.00 j per dog plus $1.00 for membership - fee, for non-members. Dogs may ; be entered on the morning of the ] race or entries may be submitted I with fees and dogs name to James | R. Hale, Box 102, Madison, Vir- j ginia, The annual Wildlife Dinner will be held, Friday night, January 15, ^^960 in the cafeteria of the new Madison County High School. Guest speaker will be Commander Edward A. Bacon, Deputy Assisant Director of Defense, who has recently returned from the South Pole. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Madison Volunteer Fire Company will-serve dinner. 1 S 1 i I ! 1 i 4-H Club Doings 5 Walter Saunders 1 Assistant County Agent j Wishing all of my 4-H members I * i and their families a j VERY MERRY j CHRISTMAS and A 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR ! Extending to you our warmest and most sincere wishes for THE MERRIEST CHRISTMAS, EVER! CHARLIE’S Repair Shop CULPEPER, VIRGINIA j g|^ Our gift to you> many best wishes for a very bright and Happy Holiday! CULPEPER PLANING MILL CULPEPER, VIRGINIA * •••AND > thanks l for ; todr lorAiTfc CENTRAL HARDWARE CO. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA

Care Should Be Taken In Holiday Traveling It’s always fun to visit friend^ and relatives for Christmas. Many persons do..and every year the newspapers carry stories about the ones who don’t return. Remember, in winter time night falls earlier and there is a longed period of dusk. (A national report: shows that traffic deaths are evenly divided throughout the year except for one time : The hours between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. during the winter months have a heavier death rate than the same hours in the summer months.) As always, it is important to have your car in top working condition. With the possibility of bad Aveather, don’t‘forget to check he windshield wipers, defrosters and tire chains. Even though it's cold outside* keep aW&pst one window open for ventilattoro If you rort through a big puddle of water, check your brakes. I is as always, important not to' drink when it’s necessary to drive, and it’s equally important to return home (or reach your destination) before you become tired or sleepy. * Don’t forget to watch out for the driver who isn’t as careful as you are and for children^ Why Leave The Christ Out Of Christmas Oh! Why leave the Christ ojut of Christmas? Why substitute X for his naftte? There is naught else on earth or in Heaven Can ever make Christmas the same. Be it thoughtlessness, hate or indifference, By the fault I grieve and offend; When I leave the Christ out of Christmas ’ I’m slighting my very best friend. When I leave the Christ out of Christmas, la vain is my holiday mirth,' - For the Christ, God’s gift to his children , • 1 is the cnrist wno Drougnr v^nnsimas to eirih. God forgive me the thoughtlessorhission, 1 would not that Christ should depart; ] Not only the Christ at the Yuleide, But all of the year*in my heart —Author Unknown , Glad Tidings For The Aged Last month in Richmond at it’s annual meeting, the Baptist Gen \t This Holy Time May the spiritual meaning of the season be with you this Christmas, and bring its blessing /, TO ALL OUR FRIENDS LEWIS PHARMACY DIAL VA 8-8322 CULPEPER, i i eral Association voted to add a new wing to it’s Home For The Aged at Culpeper. They plan to start construction early in 1960 so that as many as possible from the long waiting list, can come and share the comfort and beauty of a gracious home. The four-^tory wing/ will be erected at the southwest and will provide rooms for 50 additional residents. 200 of .Virginia Baptist’s aged arte at Hie home at the present time. Churches from all over the State strive to care for them well and mike them happy. A visit to the Home convinces the visitor that they have succeeded. Included, in | addition to bed rooms, ception dining are chapel, infirmary, rerooms, sun parlors, offices, rooms and kitchen. Outside -there is npom for many individual flower gardens and a green* house. There are also vegetable gardens, a 50-cow dairy and a 307 acre farm. Residents help iff any way they can, and enjoy, it, and , the Home is doing much "to take care of itself. A fact that all the residents are very proud of. Virginia Baptist ! aH over the State are planning to help-make a “Happy Christmas” for all those at the Home, and it is safe to say they will. ' ~ ' . This car is built a new solid way by Chrysler Corporation engineers. It simply doesii’t have many parts that work loose and need fixing in some cars. We'd like to answer some questions about this car now: Q. What is this netv way of building? A. Chrysler Corporation's virtually trouble-free version erf unit construction. Body and undersills are Joined in a single unit of enormous strength, locked by close to 5400 welds.! In Dura-Quiet Unibody, there is no frame and no conventional body bolts, struts, braces, etc., to loosen and rattle. Q. What about power and performance? A. There's the new 30-D Economy Six, a new “inclined” six that delivers outstanding economy in normal driving. The standard V-8 is the Fury V-800 which'three times in a row topped its class in the Mobilgas Economy Run. Or you may choose the extra-cost SonoRamic Commando V-8.; • If you ask us, this is the best built, best performing low-price car of all. Give it a real try soon, won’t you? : A Chrysler-engineered product, built a new solid way to give you solid satisfaction. SOLID PLYMOUTH 1960 RUSSELL BROTHERS INC u. S. HIGHWAY 522 FLINT HILL. VIRGINIA

Washinuton News Mr. and Mrs. Q J. Miller vi* ited Mr. jmd Mrs. C. H. White at their hbtne in Linden Saturday. Christmas Eve Mr. and Mrs. “ X). D. Miller will entertain for dinner at their home Maple Spring Mr. and Mrs. |X D. Miller, Jr. and their family of Radford, Dr. William Hodgkins of Warrenton. Dr. and Mrs. Brooke Moffett of: Norfolk were visitors Saturday of Judge and Mis. Bj M. Miller at their home on Mt Salem Ave- nue. Mrs. Downing, Wood will entertain for dinner Christmas Day at her home Sunny Side, Mrs. Frank Wood, Miss Mary Miller Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reid and Miss Annie Miller Almond. ' ; Mr. and "Mrs. Newbill Miller apd their sons and Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Miller will be dinnpr guests Christmas Day of Dr. William Hodgkins.at his home in Warrenton. Mr. and "Mrs. George H. Davis, Jr., Misses Mary Norman Davis, Cil Davis, and Dotty Taylor Davis will have dinner Christmas Day with Mr.-and Mrs. Tom Davis at their home in Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Vaughan of Washington, D. C. will arrive Christmas Eve to spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Miller at their home Millermead. Christmas Eve Mr. and Mrs. Miller will entertain, for dinner Mr. and Mrs. Dan Price and their son Danny and Mr. and Mrs. William Dudley of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Campbell, J. W. Price, Jr. and their house guests, ' Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan. Raymond Wire of Chevy Chase Md. spent the day Saturday at his farm The Shade. A Bridge For Santa Claus Louemma Moffett Early in December, 1916, a .terrible storm lathed the shores North and South Carolina-?, and Florida__.washing out roads, desttoying, bridges and bringing much distress to fanjiilies in the coastal towns. It was! next.to impossible to get anywhere. If you wanted to get out or in, you had to drive for miles to find a bridge it was safe to cross on. Among the few homes that were spared was that of ah elderly couple who lived on a piece of “high ground”, as the old Southern gentelman loved to call his home. They Were in fairly comfortable circumstances, retired, and spent their time reading the Bible, poetry and gardening. “The three just go together,” they would frequently **y- , Their only child, a son, was irt the service and it'would be months before he could come home. His lovely wife and her three small children were in the “North". The children, as usual, had planned to spend Christinas in die “South” With heir grandparents. They talked to everyone, from one year to the next about “going down South to spend Christmas with grandfather and grandmother”. Grand-' father was a great pall, just their age. When they read in he papers about the terrible storm along the coast.and all the bridges washed out, their distress was pathetic. Their mother brought them a measure of comfort by rjsninding them that Grandmother and grandfather lived on 'high ground’ and that the terrible flood that had brought so much/distress to many, hadn’t reached their little home. “But”, said the-oldest of the three, “The paper said that all the roads and bridges had been washed out How will Santa Claus get there?” The mother hesitated, “I know” chimed in the youngest of them, “I know”, her face showing no worry whatsoever, “Grandfather will fix those old bridges in no time. He can fix anything—he dois for us”. “Right,” chimed' in the middle one, “Grandfather can fix anything in the whole wide world.” The oldest boy was convinced, and they, all three started packing to “go- down' South ‘for Christmas.” It was Christmas Eve at “(High Ground.” The little Christmas tree had been trimmed; grandfather had read fromfthe Gospel of St. Luke—“Apd, lb, the Angel of ine ixjiu the glory of he Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid. And the Angel said unto them, fear not; for behold I bring you good /tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior ''vChich is Christ the Lord— And suddenly there was with the Angel a multitude of the Heavenly host, praising God and saying Glory to God in the highest, and on earth_PEACE, good will towards men.” The family had sung “O Little Town Of Bethlehem" with grandmother at the piano, and then gone upstairs._all but grandmother and grandfather. They sat silently before the fire. “Guess you will have to read a bit of poetry to me Mary, before .we turn in. How about it ?” “just love to,” answered Mary turning the pages of a much worn scrap book that was always near. OUR VERY REST WISHES TOR A -MERRY CHRISTMAS PAUL’S MAYTAG STORE , 401 EAST MAIN STREET iKEtrose 6-4203 V FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA r* ■ t '<■: t ■- > ■ 5-, .i • .. Z He leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes as die read. “An old man going a lonely highway, Q Came at the evening cold and grey, To a chasm vast, and deep, and wide. The old man crossed in the twilight dim, The sullen stream had no fear for him, But he turned when safe on the other side, And built a brylge to span the tide. ‘Old Man”, said a fellow pilgrim near, You are wasting your time with building here; . Yon ncrain will fhis wav Your journey will end with the closing day. * You have crossed the chasm deep and wide, Why build this bridge at eventide ? The builder lifted his old grey head, “Good friend, in the way I’ve come,”he said There followeth after me today, A youth whose feet must pass this way, This stream that has been as naught to m*e, To the fair-haired youth might a pitfall be, \ He too, mujst cross in the twilight dim, Good friend, I build the bridge for him.” Closing die scrap book, they looked up to see three radiantly happy faces at the door. So ab sorbed had they been in their reading they had not heard diem come down. “Oh, I know now, said the oldest in a joyous voice, “The old man built that bridge, just for Santa Claus, didn’t he?" “Right”, came the answerquick and clear—in a voice that could 'never grow old, “Right—he surely did,” repeated the Master of “High Ground." Merry Christmas, Everyone! i THE JEWEL BOX FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA often greeting, tor *enb to pom • I ;for it*meaning to all ring* e bettrue..: I Snb *o Ointerelp toe mean toi^t toe *ap, a %mv ^olibap! TOM FROST Vanrefltoo, Vb Ob Tbe By-Pass

Two Men Gave *Silent Nighf To The World The word$ of that famous carol, “Silent Night, Holy Night,” will ring this Christmas in many different corners of the earth. In the mountain town of Oberndorf, Austria, however, they will probably ring dearg- and more distinctly. For it was here, some 141 years ago, that the carol was sung for the first time. The background story of this famous song begins on a sad note, for that night of December 23, 1881, Father Joseph Mohf, the » parish priest and his friend Franz Xavier Gruber, schoolmaster and church organist,^ad made a depressing discovery: that mice had eaten away the bellows of the church organ, and there would be no music for Christmas services. Storm Lifts As the two men were making their way through the wind and snow-swept streets of the village, it is said, the storm suddenly lifted and suddenly all was serene. Father Mohr looked up to die snowy peaks and clear skies knd muttered to himseM,‘‘Silent Night, Holy Night. All is calm, all is bright.” Immediately Gruber repeated fflerrp Christmas ' t - ■: ^Wt fiout enjoyed fnotviny and leiviny you if is ytatf LEE ROSENBERG CULPEPER, VIRGINIA Oar entire staff wishes you a very merry, merry Christmas ROYAL BAKING COMPANY CULPEPER. VIRGINIA iULEXIDE GREETINGS TO OUR . ^U, I FRIENDS i : !l Culpeper Pharmacy CULPEPER, VIRGINIA the words, and both, men were struck with the same idea—the beginning of ja Christmas carol. The two hurried on to the schoolmaster’s house and there, for the rest of night, worked diligently on a melody and suitable verses. Remembering that there would be no organ music, |they kepi the melody simple, one that could be played easily on a guitar. Holiday Music There was music that Christmas in Oberndorf, after all, for Father Mohr and Franz Gruber led the villagers in the first public singing of what has become perhaps the best-loved of j all Christmas Carols. The organ that wouldn’t play also figured in the popularization of die Oberndorf carol. The song became traditional in the Obemdorf region, but in die year 1830 when an organ bujlder came to fix the organ he heard the song, memorized it, and carried it across the mountains—and to the world. One year after the organ builder memorized he song and carried it with him from town to town and village to village, the carol was included in presentation of a musical. festival in Leipzig Germany. Great orchestras and great singers “discovered” the song and in the ensuing years it has beocme a part of our Christmas heritage. Father Mohr never lived to see the greatness the song would achieve. He died in 1848 and his parishioners had to [jay for the burial of the poor, but also died poor and obscure, perhaps—perhaps not—aware that the world would always be thankful for “Silent Night, (Holy Night.” Kitchen Safety .Food i$ surely one of die important traditions of Christmas ' Cookies, candy, turkey, dressing, fruit cake and all the other trimmings weight down the tab.e We all eat too much and thorougly en- \ joy it - except may be the cook, who is to exhausted to enjoy much of anything. . Anyone who spends time in the kitchen realizes how easy it is to have accidents there. When you’re . a hurry and all die burners are going on the stove, you are trying to dice an onion, and the children want to lick the fudge pan then it’s even easier to have a mishap. Here is a perfect time^o quote die old adage, "Haste Makes Waste.” Take time to put the knife Way after using it), dose cabinet doors and, drawers to avod bruises mop up spills right away so no one will slip on them, and have a sturdy stool handy (for 'OUR GREETINGS TO OUR MANY FRIENDS AND PATRONS... RnfnsW. WaD ,1 JEWELER FRONT ROYAL, YA. reaching high shelves. Above all, keep pot handles on - the stove turned in where no one will run into them. Remember, ii you plan your work and get a few tilings done ahead, and if you start early with the last minute chores, you will be less likely to have an accident yourself or cream 'iS cause of one for someone else. And you, too will come to the meal more relaxed and fresh. ' Woodville News Mr. and Mrs. William T. Williamson of Falls Church were dinner guests Saturday of Col. and Mrs. William Williamson. Miss Annie Stephenson and Harry Stephenson will be dinner guests Christmas Day of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Browning at their home in Culpeper. I WITH SMOKES! IfWMI i, . OUR BRIGHTEST j. TO YOU ; SKYLINE TERRACE RESTAURANT Closing December 22 — Open January 18 FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA. We've Framed A ChristnjLs Wish For You — May It Bo the Perfect Picture cf Gifts Galore — Health, Wealth, Happiness and Abounding Good Cheer Throughout the Year. * VPXG Form is L CLARKE, Hardware j CULPEPER, VA/ * * GEORGE

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