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491 annually to $16,078 in 5 years. Their standard of living was increased by about $2,600 a year while the average net worth of these farmers was raised by some $11,000 during the same period. Secretary Freeman also explained that the group of FHA assisted family farmers covet1 ed by the progress report includes, some families previously living under poverty conditions. “The necessary resources acquired through USDA’s supervised credit is now making it possible for these farm families to have a decent standard of living,* the Secretary declared.
Rasberrys Honored
The congregation and friends of the Chester Gap Baptist Mission held a surprise dinner for the Rev. and Mrs. Rajph Rasberry at the Fire Hall on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Rasberry have been here for one year and have had a very successful one. Under their leadership the work on the new church is progressing.
A New Name Asked
For Virginia Tech
A proposed change in name for Virginia Tech will be placed before the General Assembly by the Higher Education Study Commission when the state legislative body convenes this month. Possibilities for the new name include Virginia Uni
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