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a representation rrom tne Pa r e n t-Teacher Association of Washington Elementary School was present to urge the passage of compulsory education for the county. Since the state abandoned this law seven years ago with massive resistance, dropouts have been considerably increased. According to O. A. Norton, superintendent of Schools here, there are 18 children in this county of first through fourth grade ages who are not enrolled in any school. A com pulsory education law, it is hoped, would also decrease or eliminate chronic absen teeism. The Board requested the Commonwealth's Attorney to prepare an ordinance on compulsory education which would be submitted at the July meeting. If approved, a public hearing will be scheduled for the August meeting and the ordinance adopted or rejected at LU»t. time,.
The Board executed a resolution which provides for the addition of the entrance to Rappahannock County High School to the secondary road system. Resident Engineer James A. Skeens was present to conduct this business for the Highway Department. Lengthy discussion was heard on the present zoning ordinances, specifically those concerning mobile homes or trailers. Some Board members felt the ordinances were too stringent and should be restudied. The Rev. Charles Glaenzer voiced an opinion that appre tion of the public should be extended two young men in the county for previous service, since change of residency will eliminate their continuing service. They are Dr. John Peyton Snead IV, who will leave Rappahannock soon to continue his medical studies and J. Newbill Miller, who will move from Hampton Dis
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