Rappahannock News, December 21, 1967

VA. STATE LIBItAHT RICHMOND 19» VA. VOLUME XIX. NUMBER 8 WASHINGTON. VIRGINIA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1967 lQcCopy The F.H.A. Club of Rnppahannock County High School made stuffed toys for the little patients in the pediatric wards oS the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, and delivered them Monday morning. Representatives of the club who went to the hospital to deliver the toys are, left to right, Carty Moffett, Geraldine Raid win. Home Ec instructor Mrs. C. B, Ashby, Beverly Payne and Charlotte Foster. High School FHA Girls Follow Through On True Meaning of Christmas Spirit The true spirit of Christmas Hospital, Charlottesville, for has been manifested this year the tiny patients there, by a group of Rappahannock The group of girls became County High School girls, mem aware of the need for toys bers of the Future Homemak- through Mrs. Edward Clark ers of America club. These whose youngster had recently students made and stuffed nu- been a heart patient in the merous toys, then delivered hospital. Mrs. Clark says she them to the pediatric wards only tossed the ball and the of the University of Virginia F.H.A. group caught it then Charles Dodson played an extremely good defensive game with Warren County Friday, picking up 10 rebounds. surged on to a winning project. Using odds and ends of fabrics, shredded foam rubber and lots of imagination, the girls turned out about 75 stuffed toys in the forms of kittens, dogs, ducks, penquins, and horses with neatly embroidered features, eyes, noses, and fluffy yarn manes and tails. The work was carried :>ut under the supervision of Mrs. C. B. Ashby, Home Ec instructor at the school. The finished products were ■individually packaged and delivered to the hospital Monday morning by four delegates of the club and Mrs. Clark. Upon their arrival at the hospital, they were given a tour of the institution with special emphasis on the pediatric section. The gifts were accepted by the little people with enthusiasm that matched the spirit in which they- were given. The shy smiles, pleased expressions and miniature thank you’s were a gift in themselves. Panthers Nip Wildcats The Rappahannock Panthers basketball team pulled out a tie game in the last five seconds Friday night to eke out a one point victory over the Warren County Wildcats. A foul shot by Bobby Settle cinched the victory for the Panthers on their home court. The Warren team pulled ahead in the first quarter and maintained the lead through the halfway mark. Half-time score was 43-33 favoring the Wildcats. By the end of the third the score was tied and the remaining quarter was a real thriller with the score seesawing. During the last five frantic seconds, Bobby Settle sunk a foul shot to make the final score 68 to 67 in favor of Rappahannock. Settle’s points in the game totaled 22. Second: in the scoring department was Roy Reeve with 19 and following was Charles Dodson ! with 18. Eddie Wayland a sophomore guard played an outstanding defensive game to aid im-1 measurably in the victory. Rappahanjiock and Turner Ashby are tied so far in dis-l trict 10 play with4-0records.i Thursday (tonight) the Panthers will play the Luray Bulldogs at Luray. In the Strasburg game reported last week, Bobby Settle scored 25 points instead of 21 as was previously reported. Free Movie for Cliildren Free—Free--a movie for the children will be shown at the Washington Theatre on Tuesday, December 26 beginning at 7 p. m. There will also be free refreshments for the youngsters. The film to be shown is "Pinochio in Outer. Space". Arrangements for thaj treat have been made by. .an interested citizen who wishes to remain anonymous. The use of the theatre is being contributed by Mrs. Bertha Armei Shooting Match A shooting match is held every Friday night at the Washington carnival grounds beginning at 7 p. m. Prizes include Oysters, hams, turkeys and pigs. The matches are sponsored jointly by the Rappahannock Rescue Squad; Washington Fire Co. andRap^ pahannock Jaycees. A special feature at the cjose of the shooting match this Friday, December 22 will be the awarding of a Philco portable television. The public is invited to participate so see a member of one of these organizations. The shooting matches will continue each Friday night until further notice. Christmas Programs The members of the Sunday School of Reynolds Memorial Baptist, Sperryville, will have a Christmas party in the basement of the church on Friday, December 22, at 7 p.m. Candlelight services will be neld on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, at 7 p.m. at the F. T. Baptist Church near Sperryville. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. The Sperryville Methodist Church will present a Christmas program “The Birth of Christ", Friday, December 22 at 8 p.m. A warm invitation to attend is extended to all. The Washington Baptist Church Sunday School will present at Christmas at their regular hour of 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 24. Trinity Episcopal Church will have a program in the Church for the entire congregation at 10:30 on Sunday, December 24. Immediately following in the Parish Hall a Christmas tree will be trimmed by creations of the Sunday School and gifts for the Sunday School given. A buffet luncheon will then be served in celebration of the joy of Christmas and the joy at welcoming those who have been away. The Amissville Baptist Church and Sunday School will present a Christmas program on Sunday, December 24 at 10:45 a.m. The Assembly of God Churcl) Sperryville will present a Christmas Pageant on December 24 at 7 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend. The Beech Spring Regular Baptist Church in Sperryville will present a Christmas play entitled “The Christmas Stranger” on December 23 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is extended a cordial invitation to attend. The pastor is the Rev. Kerby Shenk of Luray. SCORE by QUARTERS RCHS . 0 27 20 Warren Co. .. 19 24 Rappahannock Dodson, C. Settle, I! . Reeve, R. Waylami, E. Deal, W. Warren County Saunders, Maddox Travis . I>acy . Washington . Brooks . 15—08 14 10—67 FG FT FT A TP 7 4 10 18 9 4 9 22 4 11 12 19 -12 1 2 4 0 8 10 2 3 22 10 3 2 13 4 5 7 3 10 17 7 7 9 21 Mrs. James W. Coates of Sperryville fills out a donor card pledging her eyes to the Old Dominion Eye Bank in Richmond. With her is Eye Sight Conservation chairman of the local club, Raymond Johnson. The importance of eye donors was stressed at the Ladies Night dinner meeting last Wednesday by guest speaker John Gregory of Manassas. He explained that by pledging our eyes when we are living, after death transplants can be made to some blind person. Cornea transplants are frequently done with successful results. The Rappahannock News will take its annual Holiday Vacation next week There will not be an edition published on Thursday, December 28 * SEASONS GREETINGS! Holidays Noted for Rapppahannock Nat. Bank Rappahannock National Banl$ Washington, Va. will be closed for Christmas Holidays all day Saturday, December 23, 1967 and on Christmas Day, December 25. However, on Friday, December 22, the bank will be open for the usual hours and in addition will be open from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. that day. Woodville Baptist Holds Annual Christinas Banquet The 8th annual Christmas banquet for members and friends of the Woodville Baptist Church was held at the Parsonage on December 17. Guest speaker for the occasion was Mr. L. Starke Jones of the Virginia Baptist Home, Culpeper and he used for his inspirational message "The Legend of the Gifts Brought to Jesus by the Wisemen." Attending and enjoying the turkey dinner complete with trimmings were: Mr. and Mrs Starke Jones, Mr. and Mrs. James Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson, Miss Mattie Rector, Mrs. H. B. Wood, Sr., Mrs. H. B. Wood, Jr., Lee Payne, Jean and Janet Payne, J. M. O’Bannon, Martha Lou O’Bannon, Mrs Clifton Clark, Misty Lynn Hitt Mrs. Weldon Burke, Betty Lou Atkins, Wendy and Bridget Brown, Franklin Hitt, Jimmy Orange, Rev. and Mrs. B. G. Titchenell, Leslie, Mike, Bobby and Sue Titchenell. Traffic Crashes Two vehicles collided on Rt. 231 Sunday morning two and half miles south of Sperryville, according to Trooper W. A. Buntin. A 65 Chevrolet operated by Harold Bernard Berry of Charlottesville and owned by Pearl H. Carper of Winchester was sideswiped by Pari Wilson Dodson of Washington, Va, -The 63 Chevrolet operated by Dodson was owned by his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth - J. Dodson. There were no injuries and damage was estimated at$350 to each vehicle. Dodson was charged with reckless driving. Last Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. a single-car crash occurred on Route 522 between Sperryville and Woodville. A 67 Plymouth hardtop operated by Eugene Benton Atkins of Sperryville and owned by Rebecca Joyce Atkins of Sperryville, was involved. Atkins lost control of the vehicle on a straight section of highway, ran off the right, then back across and off the left of the highway into a field, He was charged with reckless driving. | Fire and Rescue Squad Notes The Washington Fire Company was called Friday to a chimney fire at the home of Mrs. Tom Smoot. Sunday the Rappahannock Rescue Squad was called to Double Tollgates following a hunting accident but their services were not needed. On the same day they took Mrs. Monie Dodson to Culpeper where she was transferred to another ambulance and taken to Fredericksburg. Mrs. C. W. King was taken Sunday by the Flint Hill ambulance from her home at Ben Venue to the Winchester Memorial Hospital. Lions’ Ladies Pledge Eyes To Eye Bank at Christmas Banquet The meeting last Wednesday of the Rappahannock Lions Club was of double importance because the ladies were present for the annual Ladies Night banquet and it was the annual meeting on Eye Conservation. The informative program was conducted by guest speaker John Gregory of Manassas, eye sight conservation chairman for District 24-A. A filrr was shown on the functions of the Old Dominion Eye Bank in Richmond which is financed primarily through the'Lions Clubs. This was followed by a period of questions andansw ers concerning eye transplants and the work of the eye bank in general. Mr. Gregory explained that through the miracles of modern science, it is now possiDle tor eye tissue, taken from the eyes of a deceased person, to bring sight to certain individuals whose blindness is caused by the same tissue being damaged or diseased. In most cases the transplanted portion is the cornea, the transparent shield which covers! the iris of the eye This operation has now become commonplace and the incidence of sjuccess is high. Already thousands of blind per sons have been given sight, sometimes for the first time in their 1/ives. In the case of the deceased donor, there are no cosmic effect, no evidence that the eyes have been removed. Other portions of the eye are used for research and for other eye surgery. There are 58 eye banks in the United States, nonprofit organizations which, in many cases are supported by Lions clubs in their areas. Operae ing in the eastern portion of Virginia, the Old Dominion is funded principally by donations of some 150 Lions Clubs in the region. ^To keep the eye bank in “funds” for transplants, etc. people pledge their eyes at death to the bank. As the supply becomas available arrangements are made for surgery within 48 hours for someone blind recipient on the waiting list. A person who donates his eyes will never know the .recipient and the recipient will ; never know who the donor was. I All of the ladies at the dinner signed HQnor cards pledging their eyes to the bank. Many more people must do so to keep the bank’s work in effect. It is extremely vital that eyes be pledged so the blind may see* The Rappahannock Lions club received a new member, Lester Deal of Sperryviiie. Citizens Bank Announces Holiday Closings Citizens National Bank Hint Hill Branch, Flint Hill’ Va. will be closed for Christmas holiday on Saturday December 23, 1967 and on Christ mas Day, Monday, December 25. Hoy Reeve scored 19 points in the tight game Friday with Warren County Wildcats. He made 1! out of 12 foul shots. AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO ALL

RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS1 PUBLISHED At Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia TELEPHONE: WASHINGTON «7S-334« MRS. SARAH C. LATHAM, Managing Editor Entered as 2nd Class Mail at the Post Office at Washington, Va. Subscription Rate (In Advance): |2.50 per year in Rappa hannock and adjacent counties; (3.00 elsewhere. Panther Tales by Barbara LUlard . The “Panthers" are the big news at Rappahannock. They defeated the Warren Wildcats Friday night making their fourth win in a row. In this heart-stopping game, the Panthers came from behind to win with a score of 68-67. They should give themselves a pat on the back because they truly played a fine game. The Panthers will tangle with the Luray Bulldogs tonight on Luray’s court. Panthers, all of RCHS is backing you so come homei with another victory! The American Flag which jhas flown over the Capitol and was presented to the school was flown over RCHS Tuesday. The flag will now be retired to |the school’s trophy case. i Everyone is very proud of this flag and as we see it in the trojphy case, I am sure it ignites a flame of patriotism within us all. The Seniors held their Christ mas Cotillion Friday night. We would like to thank all those who came to make it a success and also the chaperones. A special thanks to Mrs. Kilby IF IT'S QUALITY YOU'RE LOOKING FOR / FRONT ROYAL LAST MINUTE SALE LOADS OF FRESH GIFTS CANDY * JEWELRY COSMETICS * WATCHES LOADS OF TOYS GIFT WRAPPING TREE DECORATIONS TOWEL SETS ELECTRIC RAZORS LADIES’ ■ MEN’S AND CHILDREN’S JEWELRY ENGRAVED FREE AND FREE GIFT DOXES .00 and $ 2 .00 SANTA’S HOURS TODAY 7 to 9 P. M. . THURS., FRI. AND SAT. 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Do not forget to pick up your laya-ways today. Shop each day 9 to 9 thru Saturday. We will be closed Sunday and Monday, Dec. 24th and Dec. 25th. FRONT '• ROYALjf Members of the Future Homemakers of Americalclub of R.C.H.S. who made stuffed toys.for children who aret patients in the University of Virginia Hospital are pictured above. Th£y are named in alphabetical rather than in standing order: Betty Atkins, Geraldine Baldwin, Marsha Berry, Cassie Coates, Bonnie Sue Dodson, Shirley Fletcher, Charlotte Foster, Linda Jenkins, Jennifer Mallory, Carty Moffett, Beth O’Bannon, Martha O’Bannon, Beverly Payne, Debbie Pullen, Lois Yates, Mary Lynn Smelley, and Rosalie Settle. and Mrs. Moffett for all their help. On Friday the 15th, the annual staff sent in twenty-one pages to the publishing company. The Rappsody is well on its way. The White Christmas Campaign officially began on Friday. The baskets are beginning to fill with food and by Thursday we hope they will overflow. Students, don’t forget the campaign ends Thursday and the more food you contribute the more families we will be able to help. The Christmas Assembly on Thursday will include the presentation of the Christmas bas kets and musical selections. The Rev. Edward Pruitt of the Flint Hill Methodi&r Church will be the speaker. Let’s not forget the Stamp Campaign starting January 2. \11 stamps are acceptable except the 50 Washington andthe 40 Lincoln. Pleasejstart saving stamps now an<£isk others in the community^ to help. As school will be dismissed or the Christmas holidays toay, this will be my last colimn until the New Year. I vould like to wish everyone i very joyous Christmas and i blessed New Year! Flash!! Mr. Biggs comes to eenage dances prepared! He (rings along cotton and puts it o good use when the band trikes up!! Mysterious Person! A big husky Senior who has ie job of policing the desks for Mr. Neff. Seems he left a trail of index cards down the hall and Mr. Neff tracked him down! Last week’s mysterious person was Oliver Myers. Rapp-Chats By W. H. l.yne TThe R a p p a h a n n o c k Area Frpit School will be Wednesday, January 31 in the Court Room at Washington. Growers from Orange, Madison, Fauquier and Warren are expected to join those of this county to get the latest information in fruit production. Also, the school provides opportunities to exchange ideas and experiences in production of apples and peaches with fellow growers. Plan now to attend. * * * * * * * * * * * * Representatives of all Agricultural Agencies, Farmer Committees, Pesticide Dealers and those who do custom spraying in this county will meet at the Court House at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 21 to declare War on Weeds. This group is expected first :o determine which are the most wide spread weed pests )f corn and of pasture from :he standpoint of economy importance to the Agricultural ndustry of the county. It is hoped specimen colections of these weeds can be made, dried in a press, and mounted; sets to be used for educational purposes. This effort is anticipated due to the wide confusion among people on correct weed identification which is of primary importance in effective chemical control. - Likely this effort will be followed up by method and result demonstrations to teach and show: choice of specificpesticide most effective in controlling the weed, when, and how it should be applied for best results. ************ Carloads of farmers planning to attend Electro Ag ’68 to be held at the Richmond Arena January 17 and 18 should allow. 1 1/2-2 hours to see the exhibits they are interested in and talk with the exhibitors. There will be a total of 48 exhibitors. Some will exhibit but one product, others as many as three. Complete lunches, as well as sandwiches, will be available on the grounds. Serving the "Bird" On American tables, the center of attraction is usually the turkey. This custom has its origin in the English - Christmas bird” — usually a goose, capon or chicken, rather than a turkey. In medieval times, a large bird was standard fare at English Christmas dinners among the common people. M-Spt. Maury W. Brown, Jr. of Spcrryvillc, who just completed a tour of duty in Vietnam, is pictured at an air base there leaching night classes in flight ground instruction. SMSgt. Brown Instructs Flight Theory in Saigon Saigon - Flying an aircraft involves more than just starting the engine, taking off and eventually landing. The pilot has to know his route, weather conditions, rate of fuel consumption and the uses of many nstruments. ' SMSgt. Maury W. Brown, Jr. of Sperryville has been teaching the principles of flyiqg luring ground training classes held nightly at Tan Son Nhut AB. The only class of its kind in Vietnam, it covers all ground training required for private, commercial and instrumental ratings in addition to fundamentals of navigation, weather and radio operation. No actual flying lessons are given, according to Brown who has been a flyer for 18 years, but these students can pass Federal Aviation Agency ground tests then concentrate solely on flying upon their return to the States. Brown has been instructing about 75 students a week since April. Each course lasts six weeks. CLORE FUNERAL HOME “The Home of Thoug-htful Service” Culpeper, Va. Phone 825-2361 Ambulance Service With Oxygen CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK Flint Hill Branch FLINT HILL, VA. will be closed for Christmas Holidays all day Saturday, Dec. 23rd and on Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25th CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK FLINT HILL, VA. From The Jiome Agent*: Pen By Mis9 Diane Brown The Holiday Season is again upon us - may I remind you to take extra precaution for safety at this season. Christmas is one of our happiest occasions, jet for many it is sad, for it is at this time that we have the most tragedy because of accidents. Take :ime to be safe! May you all enjoy a happy holiday season and a healthfyl, prosperous, New Year. ************ Again, I include in this article a recipe to follow in :aking precautions to see that your Christmas tree is flamearoof. This can be applied even after the tree has been Drought into the house: 1 '2 cup borax; 1/4 cup boric acid; 1 gallon water; 1/2 teaspoon low-sudsing detergent. Mix thoroughly and saturate tree or greens. ************ I recently read the following recipe which I enjoyed and BOOTS! BOOTS! ItojoKutuf BOOTS! FROM STOKES Rubber Insulated Boots Goodyear *3-75 MEN’S ARCTICS Heavy Duty, Work 53*75 Men’s Dress Arctics *3-75 Boys’ Sizes 3*6 Men’s 6*12 Men’s Dress Overshoes *1.00 Men’s Boot Socks 95c Ladies’ Leather Casual Boots *6*75 A STORE FULL OF PRACTICAL GIFTS Ladies’ Storm Rubber Boots *2-75 STOKES i • pj . Next to Bank of Warren Clothing stores Front Royal, Virginia ^OOtXXXKWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOtKaOtXiOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOClMCIgWC^^ would like to share with you. This recipe is for a Merry Christmas: A £up full of blessings, f Of Cheer a full measure, A small pinch of care, Add 6 ounces of pleasure, A hand full of gladness, Plus two of delight, Stir in some true rapture. And warm till just right. Now take from the oven. Top it thickly and well. With an icing of friendship To serve this Noel! NOW OPEN SUTPHIN’S GROCERY Charles E. Sutphin, Prop. Located at Ben Venue, intersection of Routes 211 and 729 Open 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. weekdays 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays (formerly Jenkins Service Station) *&*&*■■-m5>*g>ms>*g>*cp')&*&*&*&%&*&* J Aj^Carved DIAMOND RINGS 0€A£ SAtrcA.. I've been a very good girl all \ t ar. and I hope you'll help me with mv one Christmas wish. Ht'incmbt r, I haven’t ashed \ on fur am thing since I was 7. Well an\ wav, there’s this gorgeous ArtCarvcd i diamond engagement ring in the jewelry store window and 1 \e shown it In I\1 r srv.rul imn . : and well, Roger hasn't actualh proposed m s,, main wmd- hut ) the way he talks I just know ho wants t>> gi\e me a rinr: and I II ' just be absolutely crushed if he due'll t bin mo that Arlt'arml J I know this isn't really your specials . Santa, but so. mg a~ In w i it's getting so close to ('hristmas I thought \.ni might go,.- 1;. ■ ,, , J a hand. May lie \ ou could toll him nl>. mi t t ha* \ rl( ',tr \. d I’. rman. nt I Value guarantee so ho can bo sure that h. - Inning m. a r. alb j good diamond Please. Santa' _ ;-,„,d ,r| K - UfCTRA. I.cm s I sn to Jiao:. Mat;hm| circlet 110. C - MINOT, t.cm J1S0 to «1 iOO Mitchinj circlet 510. D Turn 0 O'm 5;;s tc T1 : ; M >1 . Sr; c in. at < K)

Woodville News Miss Mattie Hector Mike and Leslie Titchenell of Georgetown College, Georgetown, Ky. arrived Sun day to spend the holidays with their parents the Rev. and Mrs. B. G. Titchenell. The Tltchenells plan to spend a few days during the holiday's at Mrs. Titchenell’s home in Mannington, W. Va. Bobby O’Bannon is expected t&€ 4C4,46K CvitA- faff Del-Rio Electric Company, Inc. Castle ton, Va. Charles C. Gasch 937-4119 1 We’re ringing in best wishes for happy holidays for all our good friends and patrons Baldwin’s Grocery Washington, Va. A cheery hello to each of you from the staff and management of Golladay Building Supply, Inc. to arrive Friday from Chowan | College in Murfreesboro, N. j C. to spend the Christmas vacation with his parents Mr. j and Mrs. J. M. O’Bannon. Mrs. Amos Butler returned home Wednesday after spending several days with her son 1 and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Butler in Vienna. | Mrs. Lee Payne returned j home on Wednesday after being a surgical patient in Mar- i tha Jefferson Hospital in Char | lottesville. The Rev. W. B. Dennis and C. B. Johnson were business visitors in Woodstock on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Booton Jenkins of Elkwood were Sunday guests of Mrs. Margaret Butler. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wood, Jr. and son H. B. Ill and C. B. Johnson were Friday visitors | in Charlottesville. Miss Virginia Settle of Culi peper is spending a few days with her aunt Mrs. Margaret | Butler. j Mr. and Mrs. Richard i Barnes of Harrisonburg were Hnner guests Sunday of Mr. | and Mrs. Raymond Johnson. New Arrivals Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Butler of Boston are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter Natalie Faith, born December 13, 1967, at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Curtis D. Coopfer of Temple Hills, Md. and paternal grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. George Butler, Sr. of Boston. Great-grandmother is Mrs. Olive Butler of Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Carpenter of Charles Town, W. Va. announce the birth of a daughter Jessica Carol, born November 17, 1967 at Charles Town Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Fender of Culpeper are the maternal grandparents and Mrs. Harper Carpenter of Hot Springs is the paternal grandmother. Mrs. Carpenter, the former Miss Judy Fender, at* tended school in Sperryville and Culpeper High School. The Carpenters are also the parents of two boys. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wood of Panama City, Panama announce the birth of a daughter Jennifer Lynn on December 15. The grandparents of the infant are Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Woodward of Sperryville and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wood of Canadaigua, New York. Flint Hill News Mrs. Mary Cleverley was a Luncheon guest Monday of Mrs. Phil Tripplett at “Kindly Hill* Hume. Miss Joan Lee is spending the Christmas vacation from Madison College with her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Lee. The Rev. and Mrs. Ray Williams and son Scott will spend Sunday night with Mrs. Williams’ father M. H. Dicks in Richmond. Monday they will all go to Atlanta, Ga. to be the guests of Mr. Dicks' son in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Pometla. Curt Jepson of Annandale was a Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller. The Millers will leave Sunday to spend Christmas with her son-inlaw and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Carl Howells in Madison Heights. Miss Virginia Yates Bradford of Mary Washington College is spending the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Bradford. Mrs. F. W. Spalding is expecting her son Robert L. Massie, Jr. of Richmond for the, holidays. Christmas Day guests will be Mrs. W. J. Kendrick, Jr. and son David of Roanoke. Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Clark attended the annual Christmas Party given by Mr. Robert Tucker last Tuesday in Washington, D: C. Edgar (Butch) Browning of Princeton University is spending the holidays at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. John S. Browning. John B. Browning of Richmond will spend the week-end at his home. Christmas Day guests will be Mrs. Browning’s brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Charles LeFoe, daughter Bar bara and son Hunter of Cham bersburg, Pa. A family dinner will be given Friday by Mrs. Thelma Russell and Kir. and Mrs. Patterson Biggs at the Biggs home. Guests will be Mr. and Mrs. James R. Johnson and family of Luray, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert H. Dennis and daughter Landra of Amissville, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Dennis and family of Jackson, S. C. and Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Russell of Harrisonburg. On Christmas Day dinner guests of Mrs. Mary Russell in Orlean will beMr.andMrs, Emory Russell, Mr. and Mrs, Wallace Russell, Mr. and Mrs, Patterson Biggs, Mr. and Mrs, J. G. Russelland Mrs. Thelma Russell. A family dinner party was held Sunday at the home of Mrs. E. M. Eastham and Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Burford w#ith approximately thirty m e tubers of the family present. Subscribers to News Subscribers who have renewed or subscribed to the Rappahannock News are ac-t knowledged with appreciation. They are Dr. Walter L. Kilby, Mrs. Ruth Corbitt, Mrs. C. W. Ewing, Mrs. L. J. Turner, A. L. Fry, C. E. Johnson, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Johnson III, Henry A. Brown, J. M. O Bannon, Miss Annie Stephenson, Thomas Lee, Mrs. L. L. Voigt, Jr., Joe D. Keyser, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Sours, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sours, John S. Browning, Cecil J. Nicholson, E. J. Haggerty, Thomas B. Reid, Miss Addie Boyd, John Baldwin and family, Andrew L. Deal and family, Mrs. Arthur Anderson, Mrs. Floyd Alfred, Claes Tholand, Mrs. Pauline Latham and Mrs. W. E. Williams. Miss Annie Cooksey, Mrs. Virgil Atkins, Mrs. R. L. Rudasill, Dr. W. E. Hopkins, Rev. Charles Kindred, Mrs. Eula F'ox, George S. Ross, Bernard Weaver, J. F. Camper, W. L. Yancey, J. W. Fletcher, Mrs. D. E. Walker, Jr., Potomac Edison, Mrs. C. G. Lawrence, Mrs. Judd Weakley, Mrs. Ann Mari Lind gren, Judd Burke, Mr. and ■Mrs. Richard Brady, Mr. andMrs. Charles Brady, Mrs. Elizabeth Bennett, Mrs. Wade H. Massie, Jr., Thomas Baldwin, Jr., H. S. Barksdale, Robert S. Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Forward, Mrs. Douglas Thompson, Viola Jackson, F. Atkins, Mrs. Henry Hitt, Mrs. B. B. Graves, James W. Clatterbuck, Mrs. William Fracker, Manuel J. Pullen, Mrs. W. A. Lawson, Mrs. Marietta Cheatham, Mrs. W. M. Fletcher and H. S. Atkins. Also Sfc. James C. Jenkins, Mrs. Rudolph Layman, Mrs, Willie Payne, Mrs. W. R. Bowen, Mrs. S. W. Mozingo Clarence Cloud’s Custom Mil] Works, Miss Virginia Jenkins Mrs. Fletcher Osborne, Raymond Johnson, Mrs. G. L, Warren, Mary G. Hisle, Mrs Robinson Pullen, D. W. Willi-.ms, Oliver Carver, Mrs Mary van Brederode, Mrs William Litsey, I. L. Parris! and Mrs. H.vB. Wood. On this joyous day, we ask that the houndless love of the Christ Child surround you and vour family, always. Central Hardware Co., Inc. Culpeper, Va. " 7 With thanks to our many friends we say A Happy Holiday. DICK C. WEAVER & SON CULPEPER, VIRGINIA Card Of Thanks We wish to express our,, thanks and appreciation to all neighbors and friends for their cards, letters, flowers and other gifts expressing their sympathy in our bereavement. The family of the late Mrs. Lena Wayland Card Of Thanks I wish to thank all neighbors, friends and relatives for their flowers, cards, letters, visits and other kindnesses shown me in the recent loss of my son Reuben Smoot. I am most grateful. Mrs. Tom Smoot In Memoriam In memory of my dearMom, Dad, sister and brother at Christmas time. I will never forget your dear faces while in this world I sta God only knows my feeling since you have passed away. My life is sad and lonely, nothing seems the same. It was so hard to give you up but God knew best. Your loving daughter and sister, Lucile R. Thomas 7) ' x Greetings to our good friends & neighbors! TRIPLETT MILLING CO. Culpeper, Va. Christmas brings thoughts of old friends, good times and all that's best in life. May this Christmas add richly to your store of happy memories. Yowell Hardware Company, lie. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA May I liis message eouvey to you our host wishes for a Christinas that will long be remembered by you and yours. (Urafton Sc Sparks “Where Fine Clothes Are a Tradition" CULPEPER, VIRGINIA

H orks of Art The elaborate European dolls of the 17th and 18th centuries were the precious possessions of the very rich. Often, they were court dolls, prized by royalty. In times of war, these valuable dolls were treated like works of art — as indeed they were. Special arrangements were made to transport them to safety and a peaceful refuge for the duration of the war. i Going “Mumming” ! “Mumming” is a Yule cus, tom that originated in early j England. Mummers, masked i and in costume, silently enacted ritual plays about the , death of winter and the old year. The custom still survives in some parts of the world, although the plays are no longer performed. Today mummers usually entertain with dancing and instrumental music. They are rewarded with treats. fruwt all fo alt youf Jack & Jill Shop 116 South Main Culpeper, Va. 8^5-9761 Season's Greetings It s been a pleasure serving you ...we hope to serve you a^ain! Virginia G. Miller, Insurance for Nationwide Insurance Phone 675*3623 Washington, Va. A Very I Merry Holiday - Season from All Of Us At Qgm*uA of Culpeper 404 South Main Street CULPEPER, VIRGINIA Miss Parks Weds Mr. Miller In Rite Solemnized in Prince Frederick, Md. Trinity Methodist Church, Prince Frederick, Maryland was the setting Saturday, November 25 at 2 p.m. for the marriage of Miss Sharon Virginia Parks, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. A. Lionel Parks to Mr. Paul Louis Miller, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Miller, Sr. of Flint Hill. The Reverend James Shannon officiated at the double-ring ceremony. The traditional wedding mu-( sic was played by Mrs. Gerald Swann. Mrs. Mary Elliott sang several selections before the ceremony and the Lord’s Prayer during the ceremony. The bride, given in marriage A MATTER OF LIFE AND BREATH CHRISTMAS 1967 ' GREETINGS 1967 CHRISTMAS 1967 I FIGHT < TUBERCULOSIS ! EMPHYSEMA < AIR POLLUTION 1 CHRISTMAS 1967 • by her father, wore a gown of imported peau de soie. The fitted bodice of Chantilly lace featured a scalloped Sabrina neckline and long tapered sleeves ending in Bridal peaks over the hands. A full bouffant skirt featured a detachable Watteau train accented with Chantilly lace trim extending into a full chapel length train. Her veil of English illusion was arranged from a forward headpiece of illusion petals accented with seed pearls and crystals. She carried a cresi cent bouquet of white carnations and pink sweetheart roses centered with a corsage. Mrs. Doris Crimmfns, cousin of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a floor length gown of light candy pin^ fashioned with an empire bodice, satin trim, a scoop neckline and elbow length sleeves. The back featured soft fullness from the neckline. The matching headpiece of nylon petals with Venice lace and pearl trim ended with a sheer circular face veil. Her flowers were a crescent style bouquet of dark pink carnations. The bridesmaids were Mrs. Diane Ohar, friend of the bride and Miss Patrice Quintero, niece of the bride. They wore gowns identical to the Matron of Honor in a Fiesta shade. Their flowers were a crescent style bouquet of light pink carnations. The flower girl was Lynn Jean Quintero, niece of the bride. She wore a white organdy dress trimmed with lace. She carried a nosegay of light and dark pink sweetheart roses and wore a band of sweetheart roses in her hair. The best man was Mr. Carl Howell, brother-in-law of the groom. Ushers were Mr. Roger M. Quintero and Mr. Calvin R. Parks, Jr. The bride's mother was attired in a turquoise lace dress with matching accessories. The groom’s mother wore a cream green suit with contrasting accessories. Both mothers wore pink carnation corsages to accent their outfits. After the ceremony the re ception was held in Fellowship Hall. Following the reception the couple left for a short wedding trip to Washington, D. C. The1 bride chose as her going away DUtfit an egg-shell white dress which was complemented by a pink rose and white carnation Corsage from her bridal bouquet. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are now residing in Norfolk, where he i is serving in the Navy. : Auctioneers Re-elect Tull As Sec’y-Treasurer Ronald I. Tull of Tull Realty j and Auction Company, Annandale, Va. (suburbs of Washington, D. C.) was re-elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Virginia Auctioneers Association (VAA) at their 2-day annual convention held December 9 and 10 at the famous Natural Bridge Hotel, Natural Bridge, Virginia. There were some 100 auctioneers and wives who enjoyed seminars on auction contracts, advertising, clerking, and Viijfeinia sales tax. Tull was Chairman of the VAA Promotional Committee in 1967and was appointed chair man of the committee to review the Constitution and ByLaws for 1968. Tull graduated from the Reisch American School of Auctioneering in 1958. He is a licensed auctioneer, real estate broker, and is presently taking real estate classes at the Northern Virginia Community College in Fairfax County, Virginia. Sunday Brunch Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miko entertained with a Christmas branch Sunday at Glen Eyrie Farm Inn, Washington, Following the brunch, a film of the late summer picnic held for blind children of the metropolitan area was shown ! and the film of the Claire and Qoco TV show made at the Miko farm was also shown. Terhunes Hold Open House Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Terhune entertained with a Chris* mas party Sunday afternoon at their home near Amissvilleof the Young Adult class of Amissville Baptist Church, the class which Mrs. Terhune; teaches. Among those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Priest, Rev. and Mrs. Charles Kindred, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Burner, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Settle, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Waggoner, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Settle, Mrs. Wallace Stover, Mrs. Peggy Jones, Mrs. Wesley Woodward, Mrs. Ruth Glascock and Mrs. Sarah Latham. Holly in Legend In the legend and lore of Christmas, holly has both a merry and melancholy significance. Fairies, so it is said, loved the holly. They found its leaves such a comforting shelter that even after holly was cut from the trees, they lingered about, allowing themselves to be carried indoors, where they protected the home from evil spirits. AS THOUGHTS TURN TO BETHLEHEM Washington Cash Store WASHINGTON. VIRGINIA __ Skipper Rcm Mm Giles Merry Christmas to you & yours! @neeT& tyeuteOuf STORES Culpeper • W&rrenton Merry Christmas to all our friends! Culpeper Planing Mill Culpeper.. Virginia HAPPY HOLIDAYS May they glow with lots of good cheer and good times! JEWEL BOX. Inc. Culpeper, Va. 'tycdetidt yxeetiKytf Martin Furniture Co., Inc. Culpeper, Va. LEGGETTS DEPARTMENT STORE _Culpeper, Va. _ THANK YOU AND A TO ALL OUR FRIENDS We're happy from the top of our bright red stocking cap right down to our shining boots, to have had a share in your Christmost Smiles and kisses and squeals of joy around your family circle are our best reward for our many long ond busy hours spent these past few weeks. We know... Santa does some* times make mistakes on sizes, colors. So please, bring H back for exchange. You'll be happier .. . and so will wel P.S. We want to make good Santa's mistakes and we will appreciate your cooperation, so ... PLEASE MAKE EXCHANGES BEFORE JANUARY 1st

FIGHT TOWS Happy Way to Help. Comic Godfrey Cambridge knows that tuberculosis, emphysema, and air pollution are serious subjects. But using the Ray and colorful Christmas Seals is a happy way to fight these problems. Chester Gap Mrs. Edna Williams entered 'arren M e m o r i a 1 Hospital ist Thursday for x-rays. She eturned to her home Friday. The regular meeting of the hester Gap Home Demontration Club was held last! Hall with 7 members and 5l visitors present. In place of a demonstration a party was held with several games and refreshments. Mrs. Robert (Patsy) Williams returned to her home |from Warren Memorial Hosjpital Saturday after being a ; surgical patient for a week. She is convalescing satisfactorily. Mrs. Florence Mahoney entered Warren Memorial Hospital Saturday for treatment of pneumonia. | Visitors during the weekend J of Mr. and Mrs. Ermand Morris and family included Mr. 1 ayid Mrs. Cleve Kenny of Front Royal, Miss Opal Burnette and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Charles of .Arlington. Mrs. Marcelle McNeill, Nancy, Bruce and Linda McNeill were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Williams last Thursday. There was a good attendance at the Christmas play at Willis Chapel Sunday night December 17. The play was written and directed by Mrs. LeMerle Williams a joynus cmas Let us lift our hearts and voices in joyful song and prayer at this most holy season. CULPEPER THEATRE CULPEPER, VIRGINIA peace on earth and goodwill to all men. ROSSON - TROILO Brandy Station, Va. ff | ^ MAY YOUR HOLIDAYS BE BRIGHT WITH JOY . . . AND MAY GOOD FELLOWSHIP LIGHT UP YOUR WAY JfonnAon d (X THE HOME OF BETTER FABRICS’* 142 N. Main Street Culpeper. Va., 825-0304 Robin Lives in Holiday Legend ^C«XfW«|ntt , ANTIQUE CHRISTMAS CARD INSPIRED BY robin legend designed by Jonathan King in London in 1867. The robin wears a red vest because he fanned the embers of the stable fire, to keep the Christ Child warm, legend says. The well-preserved greeting, a eentury-old this year, is from the Hallmark Historical Collection. What’s a robin doing on a Christmas card? More familiar as a harbinger of spring, bobbing along with a fat worm in his mouth, the robin is nevertheless a centuries-old Christmas symbol. And one of the earliest Christmas cards, a 100-year-old English greeting, features an illustration of a robin on a snowbank. Because legend says the robin played a vital part in the first Christmas, Yuletide decorations and cards have long celebrated the cheery redbreast. This year’s crop of Christmas cards included an assortment of robin designs, many depicting the bird at the manger scene. One card published for this year featured a retelling of the robin legend, reports Mrs. Jeannette Lee, design director for Hallmark cards. According to the legend, the Holy Family was not alone in taking refuge in the stable at Bethlehem. Perched on a rafter, a small brown robin watched as the three Magi presented their gifts to the newborn Christ Child. The robin seemed to understand that something wondrous was happening. After the departure of the Magi, when the Holy Family was asleep, the robin noticed that the stable fire was dying. Only a few coals smoldered. In a valiant attempt to revive the flickering embers, the robin swooped down to fan the fire. Hovering above the coals, he flapped his wings, fanning the embers to life. As the fire burned brighter, flames singed robin’s breasL scorching his bfcown featherFa brilliant red gold. Through the night he fanned the fire to keep the Child warm. Ever since, the robin has worn a red vest, symbolizing his gift. As a Christmas symbol, the robin embodies the spirit of giving. Like the Magi, the robin gave a precious gift, and he gave it at the cost of personal sacrifice. Thus the robin’s gift suggests the deeper meaning — the giving of one’s self — the legend notes. DOWN THE CHIMNEY Legend says that St Nicholas and the Italian gift-giver, Befana, rang bells on their way down the chimney to deliver Yule gifts. Washington News Miss Carolyn Johnston is spending the holiday vacation from R.P.I. with her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. Morgan Johnston. Miss Nancy Buntin, also a student at R.P.I. is spending the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Buntin. George H. Davis, ill spent several days this week with friends in Lenoir City, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Simpson of Luray were visitors Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser at The Oaks. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Pricey Jr. of Vienna were Sunday callers of^Klr. and Mrs. C. J. Miller at Millermead and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Campbell of Twinland. Dr. and Mrs. Howard Berger will spend the Christmas holidays with relatives in Florida. Miss Mary Miller Wood, Mrs. F. Downing Wood and ; Mrs. Flarl Hdmonds of Huntly attended the funeral services Saturday for Randolph L. Cockey in Baltimore. Mrs. Cockey is the former Miss Louise Keyser. Sunday gqests of Mr. and - Mrs.' J. Stanr Weaver ’Were Mr. and Mrs. N'ick Penaranda and family of Fairfax and John Weaver of Washington D. C. ’ Mr. and Mrs. John Paulson and son and daughter Lyn and John Paulson of Newport News will be over-night guests Saturday of Mrs. Paulson’s parents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Davis, Jr. are expecting as dinner guests on Christmas Day Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Cox, ■Dr. and Mrs. G. H.Davis, Mr! and Mrs. James Austin and son F rederick of Warrenton, Mr. and Mrs. James B. Davis and son Blackwell, Jr. of Charles Town, W. Va. and Miss Genele Truitt of Lenoir City, Tenn. Miss Martha Shillingburg, a As the holy season arrives to unfold again its inspiring message, we extend to you our sincere greetings William C. Printz Agent, Peoples Life Insurance Company AMISSVILLE, VIRGINIA istudent at Smithdeal-Massey Business School in Richimond, is spending the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Shiliingburg. Miss Phyllis Verner of Falls Church was the guest from [Sunday until Wednesday of her mother Mrs. A. M. Verner. Mrs. Verner’s guests on Saturday were her brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs, Edward Coates of Roanoke.1 Lucheon guests Monday of Mrs. Virgil Updike were Mrs. Paul Miller, Mrs. Earl Yancey and Miss Sue Many. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hall spent Saturday night and Sunday as guests of Dr. and Mrs. L. T. Callahan at Manor Club, Md. On Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. Hall and Dr. and Mrs. Callahan attended an Open House at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rice at Ashton, Md. Joseph Reid and three sons Who Is He ? Who is He in yonder stall, At whose feet the shepherds fall? Who is He in deep distress, Fasting in the wilderness? Who is He the people bless For His words of gentleness? Who is He to whom they bring All the sick and sorrowing? Who is He that stands and weeps At the grave where Lazarus sleeps? Who is He the gathering throng Greet with loud triumphant song? Lo! at midnight, who is He Prays in dark Gethesemane? Who is He on yonder tree Dies in grief and agony? Who is He whom from the grave Comes to succor, help and save? Who is He who from His rhrone Rules through all the worlds ilone? ‘Tis the Lord! on wondrous story! 'Tis the Lord! the King of glory! At His feet we humbly fall, Crown Him! Crown Him, _ord of all! -Benjamin R. Hanby of Arlington were visitors Saturday of his mother Mrs. C. G. Reid. 1 Wade Wallihan Massie is spending the Christmas vacation from Episcopal High School in Alexandria with his family at Hamden Hall. “Ned Moffett was an overnight guest Monday of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gravatt, Jr. and visited other relatives in Blackstone. Mrs. Charles W. King was admitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital Sunday as a pneumonia patient. Dr. and Mrs. Brooke Moffett and,, daughter Robin of Norfolk are expected to spend: Christmas Day with Dr. Mof-I fett’s mother Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett. Major and Mrs. Millard Pedersen and three children were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Smith and Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Smith The Pedersen family have recently returned from a tour 01 duty in Germany. Mrs. Rayner V. Snead, Jr. of Ft. Bragg, N. C. will spend the Christmas holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Smith at Spring House Farm. Mrs. Sally Fincham of Forestville, Md. was an overnight guest Friday of her sister Mrs. David Streagle. Sunday afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kephard and Mrs. C. C. Cockerill of Hern don. SR David Palmer left Tuesday for duty in Memphis, Tennessee after spending a two week leave with his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Palmer. Mr. and Mrs. Field Benton and son Hugh of Middleboro, Ky. will arrive today to spend the holidays with Mrs. Benton’s brother-in-law and sister Judgp and Mrs. B. M. Miller on Mt. Salem Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hall and daughter Mrs. Virginia Kuhn will be Christmas Day dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. L. T. Callahan at Club Manor. Via. Miss Becky Jones of Lynchaurg will arrive Saturday to spend the holidays with her Darents Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Jones. Mrs. Segar Jones arrived Saturday from Westlampton College. Thursday iinner guests of the Jones’ vill be Mrs. L. J. Turner ind son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. William S. Dewlirst of Richmond. 1st Sgt. and Mrs. George E. Terry and three children 3f Hampton will spend Christ nas with Mrs. Terry’s mother Mrs. Bertha Armel. Sgt. ferry has recently returned from duty in Thailand. Mrs. T. C. Lea left Wednesday to spend the Christmas holidays with her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. John Cargill in Bedford. Mai/ the Star of Rethlehem lead you to the Christ Child as it led the Wise Men long ago. CULPEPER BOOK STORE Culpeper, Va. May the peace of Christmas be in every heart this season. Rappahannock Insurance Agcy. Mrs. Mary H. Lea — T. Carlyle Lea, Jr. Washington, Va. As the peace of this wonderful Christmas season ' settles, like freshly fallen snow, around your home, we send you warm good wishes and joyous greetings . . . and with them, our most sincere gratitude for your kindness. Happy Holidays! FURNITURE COMPANY FRONT ROYAL

Read The Want Adi It Pays! k Qood Udings to you and your family Sperrwille Barbershop Sperryville, Va. GREETINGS TO OUR WONDERFUL PATRONS! NISH NORTH & SON Huntly, Va. NOEL A cheery Christmas greeting to all our good neighbors & friends! Coverston’s Watch Shop Front Royal, Va. To all our customers a world of happiness at this glorious timel Lerners Department Store CULPEPER, VIRGINIA Dressing Dolls France, famed for its fashions, early gave attention to dressing dolls known as “fashion babies.” First created about 600 years ago, the “fashion babies” in later years became ambassadors for French styles. In the early American Colonies, for instance, the arrival of a group of “fashion babies” from France was greeted with great excitement. Mistletoe Magic J Ancient followers of the j Druid religion were the first to j regard mistletoe as a sacred ; plant, say the editors of The I New Book of Knowledge. They i supposed it to have panacean I virtues in warding off everything from witches to disease. Each year, about the time Christmas is celebrated today, there was a ceremonial rite in j which Druid priests, using a golden sickle, cut the mistletoe leaves from the “sacred oak” and distributed them amongst the people. The Saxons also valued this plant; they were the first to call it mistletoe. To them, mistletoe symbolized everlasting peace. Slate Mills By Mrs. AI ire Dorsey A Christmas program was staged by the children of the Slate Mills Baptist Church Sunday School on Sunday evening. Santa Claus arrived following the program and gifts were given the children of the Sunday School and a stocking was given to each person present. Mrs. Hazel Barfield spent several days last week in Berryville with her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Barfield and family. John Barfield accompanied his grandmother Mrs. Bar field home on Friday and returned to his home Sunday evening with his parents who spent Sunday here. Mr. and Mrs. Winfred K. Davis and son Stevie of Sperry ville and Carlyle Dofflemoyer of Culpeper were Sunday after noon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence B. Dorsey. Karl Peterson and Lee Hudson of Washington, D. C. spent two days at their Slate Mills home returning home Friday evening. The contractors have finished installing electric baseboards, heating their sum mer home. tell your neighbor AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Ramey left last week for a vacation in Florida. Mrs. Iris Brooke returned December 9 by plane to National Airport after several months visit with relatives and friends in Texas and New Mexico. She is making her home with her son-in-law and daughter Lt. Col. and Mrs. Norman Wilbur. Mr. and Mrs. John Campre of Culpepeor were Sunday after noon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Powers. Mrs. Joseph Powers was at University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville on Monday of last week for a check-up following surgery and returned again on Friday for extensive tests. Miss Edith Driscoll of Culpeper was a Sunday guest of Miss Kathy Powers. Boston News By Mrs. Alice Dorsey Pfc Roger Mabe, sonV Mr. and Mrs. Reese Mabe of Haymarket and a nephew of Mrs. Frank Anderson of Boston was buried December 8 in Arlington Cemetery. He was a casualty of the Vietnam conflict. Mrs. Claude Sparks, son Roger and Jay Anderson, all of Boston, attended funeral services at the Ft. Myer Funer al Home and the burial ceremony at Arlington Cemetery. Mrs. James Clover spent the past week as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thornhill. Their daughter Luellen Thornhill returned to Washington, D. C. with Mrs. Glover on Saturday. On Monday Luellen returned home with her aunt Mrs. William Glover of Washington, D. C. who plans to remain with the Thornhills during the Christmas holidays Mrs. Tom Thornhill was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Meade Jenkins of Remington. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Isaac J. Knight and daughter Kathy of Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens E. Butler and children of Alex andria were Sunday overnight guests of J. B. Burke and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Butler and family. The family of Miss Faye Burke report that she is improving satisfactorily in Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg. Mr. and Mrs. George Butler, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thorns hill, Gordon T h o r n h i 11 and, Paul F. Butler attended the ? funeral of Ernest Thornhill in Culeper on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George Butler, Jr. and family of Herndon were Sunday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Butler, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. RobertAnderson of Broad Run were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson. Castleton News Dinner guests Sunday of Mr.' and Mrs. Richard Gore were Mr. and Mrs. Earl "Gore and Debby of Fairfax, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lee Compton of Bristow and Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Gore and children of Culpeper. Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cooke were their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Davis and Deborah of Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Martin were In Arlington Sunday afternoon to visit his sister, Mrs. Douglas, who has been ill. Mrs. Otho Deal had with her for dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Corbin of Manassas, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Settle and children ofTtmissville and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hitt and family. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Tharp were in Amissville Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Smith who were spending a few days with Mrs. Billy Hitt. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Street of Merrifield were visitors Sunday of Mr.and Mrs. Ernest Mozingo who also had as their callers Miss Jennie Posey and Mrs. Robert Taylor of Manassas. Happy Golden or silver Spring, Md. was a Saturday visitor of Mr. and Mrs. B. James Moss. Sperryville News By Mrs. B. M. Varner Phil Hawkins, a student at Oak Hill Academy arrived on Monday to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hawkins. Mrs. G. M. Black and her daughter Mrs. Edward Armentrout of Culpeper were in Charlottesville on Saturday. Mrs. Pete Clater is a patient in Prince William Hospital in Manassas. Mrs. W. A. Harrison and son Kevin were in Newport News over the weekend to attend a family reunion at the home of Mrs. Harrison’s parents Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Roberson. Rev. Harrison joined them on Monday for the return trip. Mrs. Donald Gore and Mrs. Jesse Clater were shoppers in Seven Corners on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown and three sons Steve, David and Michael of Hamilton were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Rodes Brown at Rock Villa. Mrs. Monia Dodson is now at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bowling in Fredericksburg. May the true meaning of Christmas peace abide with you and yours always. Monday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Varner were Mr. and Mrei. George R. Shenk of Luray. Guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. AylorwereMr. and Mrs. Charles Battaglia of New York and Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Cozzo of Arlington, and also Buddy Aylor of Falls Church. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brown and children Sherri -and Rob and Mrs. Nina B. Brown attended a pre-Christmas family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Bruce in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Schae fer had as luncheon guests on Sunday Mr. an^l Mrs. J. B. Johnson, Jr. and son Tracey of Alexandria and Mrs. Gordon Payne of Madison. Mr. and Mrs. “Doc" Miller are spending the holidays with Mrs. Miller’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Priest. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wood were in Charlottesville on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Osborne of Cincinnati, Ohio arrived on Friday for the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Montague. Mrs. John Eubank, Jr. and Mrs. Robert Nethers of Flint Hill were in Winchester on Saturday. Charles Corder of Huntly was a visitor in the Eubank home on Sunday. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and* Mrs. W. H. Lyne were Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cottrell and three daughters Nora, Mary Frances and Nancy of Toano, also Mr. and Mrs. Oabell Powers, Jr. and daughter Nancy, Mr. and Mrs. Cabell Powers m, all of Arling ton and Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Lyne of Newark, New Jersey. Gen. and Mrs. Daniel Noce will be dinner guests Christmas Day of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Robert Noce and family in Alexandria. Deck the halls with boughs of holly! It’s time to wish you a merry Christmas! % H. & P. APPLIANCES Culpeper, Va. A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS May laughter and love brighten your home. BARRON'S TIRE SERVICE CULPEPER, VIRGINIA We Wish to “Open” with We would like to also “pass" on to you one big thanks for your "return" patronage. May your holiday “add" up to be the merriest for you. Rappahannock National Bank Washington, Va.

m ristxna At this holy season, may we take the opportunity to wish you every blessing! Southern States Front Royal Coop., Inc. Front Royal, Va. T0 S^ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A wish for a happy Yuletide with trimmings. Watts Barbershop Washington, Va. This is the season for recalling warm friendships and an opportunity to extend oar most sincere thanks ; for your patronage. Offering you and your family our best for the merriest of holidays. Tuel Jewelers "CULPEPER'S FINEST JEWELRY STORE" ' 140 E. Davis St. Culpeper, Va. Amissville i News Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Doyle will spend the holiday weekend with Mrs. Sandra Todd and daughter Candy in Silver Spring, Md. f Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Plati of Peoria, 111. will arrive i this week to spend a Christianas vacation with Mrs. i Platt’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Laing at Bunree Farm. Lt. and Mrs. Robert Armentrout of Patrick AFB, Fla. will arrive today to spend the Christmas holidays with Mr. USE CHRISTMAS SEALS Iand Mrs. J. R. Latham and their family. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Geer of Charlottesville wereguests for the day Sunday of Mrs. Geer’s parents Mr. and Mrs. i Norvel James. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Newton of j Round Lake Park, 111. are exjpected to arrive Saturday tc spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Riley and Mrs. J. L. Walter. Mrs. F. L. Bowey and Mrs. S. W. Riley attended a Christmas party of the Dunn Loring Homemakers Club last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Terhune will have as their guests Christmas Day their family, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Burton of Silver Spring, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hanson and children of Lanham and Mr. and Mrs. & JfopoUS Jlolibap to all our lopal patrons anb tfjeir lobeb ones! RUSSELL BROS., INC. FLINT HILL. VA. Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. *0c toitH <fOU CLKti (fOUXO t&C VWUf 6e4t o£ cuetuftAtHf . . . <utd tot loO& 4&ttoCM*t to COMtiKUiKf tun ttrwict to yonf * John Walker Jenkins Sfate Licensed Auctioneer Sperryville, Va. 987-2401 The Rappahannock County Garden Club held its annual Christmas luncheon Saturday with about 25 members and guests attending. Gifts were exchanged, but first wrappings of the packages were judged. All “tied up” in the winners corner are Mrs. W. M. Fletcher, Mrs. Daniel Noce, Mrs. A. C. Harden, and Mrs. Gilbert Cosden. Stephen Terhune and family of Bowie, Md. Visitors Saturday of Mr. and ; Mrs. C. C. Zinn were Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Tilley and 'amily of Fairfax, and Henry Zinn and son Charlie of Sterling. Miss Luerena Zinn of Culpeper spent the weekend with her patents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Daub spent the week; end at their country home here and also visited the Zinn family Saturday. Miss Landra Dennis and Larry Hackley, both students at R.P.I., Richmond, have arrived home to spend the holi,- , with their respective families, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Dennis and Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hackley. Mrs. Sally Fincham of Forestville, Md. was a visitor Saturday of Mrs. Sarah Latham and Susan. Sunday eve ning guests of Mrs. Latham were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kephart and son Michael and Mrs. C. C. Cockerill, all of Herndon. Earlier in the day Mrs. Latham was a guest for brunch at Glen Eyrie Farm, - home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miko near Washington, Va. 1 cutd a^UKcCcutt ywct ckeen SperryviUe Corner Store SPEvRR™Vi;E' To our friends and patrons . . . we wish you thl best during the coming Christmas and New Year Your patronage is appreciated Piedmont Chevrolet-Olds CULPEPER VIRGINIA READ THE WANT ADS--- IT PAYS! r MAY YOUR HOLIDAYS BE BRIGHT WITH JOY! CLORE PONTIAC Culpepe^, Va. Sincerest wishes for happy holiday times from the PAUL’S WAREHOUSE SHOWROOM 20 E. 8th Street Front Royal, Va. Now, at Christmastime, we would like to thank you. Have a Merry Christmas! Rappahannock Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company WASHINGTON VIRGINIA The next best thing to water for safety

Fish & Game Comm. Sets New Records for Past Year The Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries’ 110-man game warden force set new records'in every phase of recorded warden activities dur Ing the 1966-67 fiscal year, Law Enforcement Chief John McLaughlin reports. The area patrol leader system initiated a little over a year ago is credited with much of this accomplishment. Better scheduling and coordination of the work has resulted in the most productive work record in Commission history. A comparison of the results under the two systems is the conviction record during June, 1905, and June, 1967, during which, by coincidence. the men worked exactly the same number of hours (12,786) on fish patrol. In June, 1965, a total of 565 persons were prosecuted for fishing law violations while in 1967 a total of 888 were arrested, mainly because of better scheduling ol checks to coincide with areas and times at which the need was greatest. The total record for 1966-67 showed 1345 more court cases than the previous year’s 7388. During the year wardens inspected 48,562 boats, which represents over 60% of the 67,744 motorboats registered in Virginia. They checked 73,330 hunters and 161,968 fishermen during the year. Their extra efforts were not limited to the realm of law enforcement. They found time to train 9804 young hunt- "1 May the season ring with gaiety & good cheer for all! BRADFORDS Flint Hill, V*. \YE WISH YOl THE BEST OF YL FES! L. R. Waters, Inc. - Atlantic Refining Co. Culpeper, Va. ers in the fundamentals of hunting safety, nearly twice the number trained the yeai before. They supplied license agents and sportsmen with over a million pieces of informative literature on laws and outdoor recreation facilities. The Law Enforcement Division says that tremendous progress is evident in the promptness and accuracy of reports and that the system has freed District Supervisors of many menial tasks, [allowing them to concentrate fully on major enforcement and related problems within their districts. 260 County Residents Hold Govt Employ How many Rappahannock (county residents are holding jdown government jobs at the present time? How does this Compare, relative to population, with the number on government payrolls in other areas? According to tne latest ngures, a larger proportion of the working force is to be found in public jobs--Federal, state and local--than in most parts of the United States. Approximately 1 out of every 6 who are employed works for a governmental agency. This is exclusive of those in the armed forces. The occupational data is bacsed upon national surveys of government employment, conducted by the Tax Foundation, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and others. They show that the number of persons so employed has risen much faster in recent years than the working population as a whole. Since I960, more than three million people have been added to public payrolls, bringing the total this year to 11.5 million. In Rappahannock County, the figures indicate, some 16.0 percent of the working force are public employees. This is above the proportion in the rest of the United States where the average is 15.7 percent. It is estimated that there are now approximately 260 local residents in government jobs, as compared with the 233 listed in 1960, following a survey by the Commerce Department. Most of the change has been in state and local government employment, it is pointed out, rather than in the Federal sec tor. They have been expanding rapidly, with the result that their payrolls are now about three times the size of the Federal. The Tax Foundation finds that education has become the most costly function of statelocal government, accounting for one-half of their personal service outlays. The growing emphasis on education and the increase in the number of children call for more and more teachers. It is noted that the number of teachers doubled in the first 50 years of this century, going from 430,000 in 1000 to 913,000 in 1950. Since then, in only 17 years, the number has doubled again, bringing the number of teachers to 1,800,000. Symbolizing f ictory In legend, the laurel and the bay have told the story of victory and triumph since the days of ancient Greece. Ivy was the convivial green of pagan holidays, and was supposed to express 'he joyousness of Bacchus The yew and the Cyprus symbolize eternal life.__ Dave Layman, left. President of the Rappahannock Lion^ Club, ^presents a check in the amount of $65 to John Gregory of Manassas to be given to the Old Dominion Eye Bank, Richmond. t f / Fed.-State Aid Safety Program Funds Cut Colonel C. W. Woodson, Jr., Superintendent of State police and Chairman of the Governor’s Highway Safety Committee, who has been appointed by Governor Godwin to administer the Federal Highway Safety Act of 19t>o in Virginia, today stated that curtailment of federal spending has drastically hampered the program. The act originally called for the appropriation of $100 million to provide matching funds for aiding states and political subdivisions during fiscal year 1967-68, providing that the various states have traffic safety programs in substantial conformance with federal recommendations bv December, 19 b 8. A ccording to information from representative;; of the Federal Highway safety Bureau, Colonel Wuodsen stated that the original $100 million proposed appropriation has been cut to $2C9 million with an absolute veiling of $2,500 on any project. The $23.9 million appropriated is subject to yet another 10 percent cut. “Thus,” Colonel Wood.-im said, “federal funds just a re.n’t forthcoming as expected and; few, if any, new projects cah be carried out for $2,500." It is not known how long this curtailment might remain in effect. Various congressmen have indicated that if there is to be no tax increase, federal spending ma-t be cut significantly. Fire Safety Tip Matches should be kepi out of reach of small (hildnn. sio the American Insurant \sm nation. About Trees Perhaps the most common use of holiday greens is seen in the lively, decorated Christmas tree found in many homes at this time of •year. There are many legends concerning the origin of Christmas trees One belief is that the first Christmas tree was a palm tree broug'ht from Egypt The 12 parts of the palm were supposed to represent the 12 apostles, according to the editors of the Encyclopedia Americana The use of pine and cedar Yule trees is generally thought to be of German derivation The introduction of the evergreen Christmas tree came to English-speaking peoples after the marriage of Victoria of England to the German prince. Albert Virginia Telephone & Telegraph Co. Phone ME 5-2129 Front Royal, Va. Wmmm WtiMwik WiwMA ■yyy.x WE’RE ALWAYS GLAD TO GREET OUR MANY FRIENDS — THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND PATRONAGE IN THE PAST STOKES FURNITURE COMPANY FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA ‘s we hear again the wondrous story of Christmas, our hearts are ever gladdened, and our joy, renewed. 4 Clore Funeral Home CULPEPER, VIRGINIA Ifs lime for us (o rhiine in with bes! wishes for K yonr merries! Chris!mas < ^ rvrr! flapiiv holiilavs! i.-• J. A. Swan, Jr. & Company CULPEPER, VIRGINIA Here’s hoping your Christmas Day arrives just filled with all the happiness the season can bring. CULPEPER IKE t RECAPPING Culpeper Shopping Center and South Main Street Two Location* To Serre You Ernest Hudson, Owner ,

Washington News Pfc Ron Hawkins arrived Monday to spend a ten day Christmas furlough from Ft.i Sill, Oklahoma with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Milton J. Hawkins, Jr. Gastleton News William T. Bordeaux of College Park, Md. was a guest Sunday of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. George Beebe and family. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Settle of Manassas were visitors Sunday of Turner Settle. (fattzi (Sjmtmtl parlors H. C. GEEST, Director 405 Sperryvilie Road Culpeper, Virginia Christopher Geest R. T. Lane AMBULANCE WITH OXYGEN ® Reddy, says: Electric Gifts really mean a \ H«ppy dV^ew Year! Potomac Edison P*rt ol the Allegheny Power System IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS Foot Flair City Slicker $14.95 OBITUARIES Stuart Wells, Jr. Stuart Wells, Jr., of Wayzata Minnesota, died of a heart attack December 17, while hunting with the Rappahannock Hunt. Mr. Wells was 58 years of age and a graduate of Amherst College. In the spring of 1967 he was elected Presi-j dent of the Dayton Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he being the only person in the history of the organization who had been bestowed this honor other than a member of the Dayton family. Mr. Wells was a nationally recognized merchandising executive and was well known in the field of fashion in America. He was recognized by other organizations for his many accomplishments, among them being his introduction of John Stephen of Carnaby Street to the Midwest and his arranging for the personal appearance at the Dayton Company of Twiggy, this being the only American appearance other than New York. Mr. Wells was also the founder of the Stuart Wells Day Camp in Minneapolis. In Minnesota, Mr. Wells was a member and Joint Master of the Long Lake hounds. He began hunting in Virginia ten years ago and in 1962 he and his wife, Mary, built a lovely weekend home, “Turkey Hill”, near Sperryville. Mr. Wells is survived by his wife, the former Mary Cushman of Chicago, two sons, Patrick and Stuart, and two grandchildren. A memorial service was held in Wayzata on Wednesday, December 20. A local memorial service will be held at “Turkey. Hill" on Saturday, December 23 at 11 a. m. According to Mr. Wells’wishes the hunt will move off from “Turkey Hill" following the service. The family has requested that contributions to the Stuart Wells Day Camp be made in lieu of flowers. Ernest G. Thornhill A funeral service was held Saturday at the Geest Funeral Chapel for Ernest Gabriel Thornhill, 72, of Culpeper who died Wednesday, December 13, 1967 at Newton D. Baker Veteran’s Hospital, Martinsburg, W. Va., following a long illness. The. Rev. John S. Farrar feWlcfetfed and interment was In Fairview Cemetery. Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars served as pallbearers. Mr. Thornhill, a native of Rappahannock County, was the son of the late Gabriel and Fannie Vaughn Thornhill. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church at Scrabble. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Letitia Elliott Thornhill; two sons, Robert H. Thornhill and William E. Thornhill, both of Culpeper and nine grandchildren. Irving Johnson Irvin Johnson of Amissville died December 14, 1967 at his residence on the property of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Butler. He was 69 years old, the son of the late Anna Johnson. He is survived by one brother, Nelson Johnson of Connecticut. A funeral service was held Sunday at the Clarksburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Willie H. Williams officiating. Interment was in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery at Amissville. OUR CHRISTMAS GIFT TO YOU A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE VA. HAM Friday, Dec. 22-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23-3 p.m. ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC At Culpeper Tire & Recapping "< You may get a FREE GIFT ) Dec. 22-7 pm or Dec. 23 - 3 pm ! j Bring or Mail Coupon 5 No Purchase Necessary RN2 j Additional Blanks at Store j POPCORN POPPER Now thru Xmas: New Gam# Each Week. See This Paper EH P^g| leBLPEPER TIRE & RECAPPING TWO LOCATIONS Culpeper Shopping Confer South Main Street Phone 825-1011 Culpeper Phone 825-0112 Store Hours: 9 to 9 Owner: Ernest Hudson William A. Utz William Allen Utz, 90, of Front Royal died Wednesday, December 13, 1967, at a Warrenton nursing home following a long illness. A native of Rappahannock County, he was the son of the late Bill and Lucy Utz. He was a retired carpenter. He is survived by one son, Charles Utz of Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Boyce of Baltimore and Mrs. Louise D’Alfonso of Athens, Ohio, and several grandchildren. A funeral service was held Friday at 2 p.m. at Geest Funeral Chapel with burial in Hillcrest Memory Gardens. The Rev. Clem A. Walters officiated. Rappahannock Insights By W. H. Lyne Extension Agt. Agriculture If educational levels are a criteria by which our earning power is measured or an important item considered by industry, no wonder we are low in per capita income and are lacking in skills. Our men are nearly three years below the state average in years schooling completed. The same for our women, but our fairer sex get a little better than a years more' schooling than do their opposites. Drop outs - a currently familiar ^descriptive phrase is an area where we rate high; fouith highest county in the staje^ at 8.2%! Anybody proud of this? Also, but 16.6% of our high school graduates further their education as com pared to an average of 44% of all Virginia counties. When we bring in the city public high school graduates into the Virginia picture, the percentage increases to 46.8% getting more knowledge, more earning power. Four years ago there were 92 students entering Rappahannock High as freshmen (48 boys and 44 girls). Of these but 20 boys and 23 girls graduated last June. What happened to the other 49? Of the original 92, 16 dropped out. The others either moved or simply didn’t re-enroll as sophomores, juniors or seniors. V One teacher expressed the belief that the greatest weakness in our educational system is over crowding in the primary grades. Teachers are over loaded, can’t give the individual attention needed by the so-called slow bloomer (children who have the ability but are a bit slow to catch on). This teacher also maintains these youngsters get progressively further and further behind their contemporaries until they get completely discouraged, stop trying, and drop out of school. Being interested in 4-H (which members are 9-19 years of age), about a year ago I made some studies on the number of our youth we were reaching and not reaching through this media of learn ing by doing. At that time there were 316 Rappahannock youth aged 9-19 years not in school and not being reached by any sort of educational STOP! At This Sign • Designed for today'* . . . •nd tomorrows' most powerful cart. ATLANTIC Service Station 3PERAYVILLE. VA. J. Bradley Addns LR. Waters Atlantic Kefinhif Co organization or educational activity I In 1962 the projected lifetime incomes based upon levels of education were: $182, 000 for those completing the 8th grade, $258,000 for those completing high school and $435,000 for those getting four years of college education. Thus you young people sticking it out through high school can figure you are earning at the rate of $19,000 per year - adding this much to your life time earning power for each year of high school work completed satisfactorily! If you are a senior this year, you may want to sharpen your pencils on what a college education can mean on a yearly basis as compared to the cost. You’ll find it to be quite-a nice return on your investment no matter whether it be Dad’s dollars or those you borrow! Lome 1970 forty percent of those employed will be in the professional and technical group. Also, percentage of proprietors and managers will compose about 25% of the work ing force. So it sure looks like future opportunities are greater for those who prepare themselves. Each year 15,000 new jobs in 500 different occupations related to agriculture become] available. In 1962 our colleges! were graduating only 7,000 agricultural students each year. Also, the need for skilled craftsmen will increase. Most always there is a good job open for the person with; skilly conscientiousness and pride in his work. The latter qualities may have to be developed from within by the individual; coming or growing in those who remember and practice the Golden Rule. Ihus a person needs to nour ish his spiritual being by attending Sunday School and Church. So often we hear, “I'll not be associated with that bunch of hypocrites referring to a Sunday School class or congregation". All I’ve got to say on this is we have §unday Schools and churches for sinners; and there is a church! almost within walking distance! of any Rappahannock citizen] who really wants to attend. And from a recent article in the news, the Board of Supervisors endorsed the ef! fort being made to establish a nearby community college which will offer opportunities to develop more skills. Many people look upon 4-H as being concerned only with those youth interested in agriculture or home economics. Such is not the case at all. There are many projects unrelated to these topics: entomology, electricity, dog care and training, automotive care and safety and the most recent new project is on veterinary. Those of you who may not be in school can be in 4-H Maybe your church or Sunday School will sponsor acommun ity 4-H Club. Such can be of great service to the sponsor and to the community. 4-H will not replace a trade school but opportunities it offers can go a long way in improving: skills of our youth, qualities of citizenship, know! edge of parliamentary procedure, cooperation and leadership. From information in the article, “Rappahannock Population Growing Younger* (Dec. 7 issue Rappahannock News) one could guestimate that 4-H enrollment will increase for the next several years, while the number of first graders in our school will tend to slow down as compared to beginners enrolled in recent years. Since we were doing a series of articles on Rappahannock for the purpose of giving insight to planners (started in November) we concur with the last sentence in this article. (For those who have discarded their December 7 issue, we quote: “For businessmen and for local and national plan ners, the change in the age structure is of great importance." The young will have more influence at the polls. The young will be pushing the older in fields of employment. And we dare say the business man on the ball will be directing his merchandising more and more toward young people). Within the last two weeks, I even saw an eightyodd-year-old woman wearing a mini-skirtf Guess she still had her teeth? MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE from The Village Shop - Hint Hill, Va. Mary Clever ley The Village Shop will be doted the first two week in January for inventory. It will reopen Tuesday, January, 16. Rappahannock National Bank Washington, Va. Will Be Closed Saturday, December 23, 1966 and Monday, December 25,1966 In addition to the Regular hours on Friday, December 22, the Bank will be open from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. NOW OPEN •Ho&xflaxi Sw "Your Host From Coast To Coast" v: Featuring Our Fireside Dining Room Route 29, South Culpeper, Virginia The Latest in Modern Facilities for - BANQUETS DANCES CLUB MEETINGS CONVENTIONS Gome Out To See Us—Send Vour Friends Holiday Inn of Culpeper P.0. Box 182, Culpeper, Va. Phone 825-1253 For Holiday Giving! Reptile Coordinates VITALITY >25.00 >30.00 The Shoes The Bag Alligator lizard wizardry in a definitely sumptuous combination. So superb in brown. A lo\e!v w.,v to ;>ay "Merry Christmas” to your special girl. Sizes 6 to 10.

Miss Dodson, Mr. Switzer Married In Ceremonies Held at Gourdvine Church Miss Gloria Lynn Dodson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eu-| gene Dodson of Viewtown, became the bride of Milton John Switzer, Jr., son of the Rev, and Mrs. Milton J. Switze^ of Castleton, on Saturday, De<cember 17, 1967. The marriage was solemnized in the Gourdvine Baptist Church at three o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. Switzer, the t bridegroom’s father, perform ed the double ring ceremony in a setting of evergreens, holly, candelabra and an arrangement of white gladioli, mums and poinsettia. Miss Charlotte Foster of Flint Hill played the traditional wedding music. Miss Dodson was given in marriage by her father. Her full length gown was of white May you have the best Christmas ever! BEN VENUE GARAGE Route 729 Downing Hitt, Owner Amissville, Va. crepe with an Empire bodice designed with a sculptured neckline accented with appliques of Alencon lace. The long sleeves ended in points over the hands. The relaxed sheath skirt was enriched with a wide tunic overlay of Alencon lace, and was complemented with a detachable train which flowed softly from two self-fabric bows at the waistline. Her handrolled pouf veil of silk illusion fell from a rosette embroidered with pearls. She carried a white Bible with white orchids and mums with; satin streamers with lover’s knots. Miss Connie Berry, cousin ot the bride, was maid gf honor. She wore a street length dress of emerald velvet and her headpiece was a matching pill box with bird cage veil. Her flowers were white mums edged in red tied with red velvet streamers. Bobby Switzer was best man for his brother and ushers were Ronald Dodson and Glen Dodson, brothers of the bride. A reception was held in the church. Mrs. John Bawkey served the wedding cake while Mrs. Lin wood Yowell and [Mrs. James Bawkey presided at the punch bowl. Miss Patsy Dodson was in charge of the , guest book. Mrs. Dodson chose for her daughter’s wedding, adressof ;green wool with brown accessories and a corsage of 'white carnations. The bridegroom’s mother wore a pale olue brocade dress with royal accessories and a corsage of white carnations. The bride’s traveling costume was a navy blue dress with beige accessories and the orchid from her bouquet. The couple will make their home with his parents when they return from a southern trip. Use CV«\stwas> l r 1 tt&vfl Resp' WWI**"* How to Succeed is 'through the use of Christmas Seals! Broadway and Holj ~ lywood Star . Robert Morse, who made such a hit in both Broadway and Hollywood versions of “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying,” has been named 1967 National Honorary Christmas Seal Campaign Chairman. He knows that using Christmas Seals on letters, cards, and packages is a matter of life and breath! Times have changed, but we think old-"fashioned holiday greetings are still the best to give and receive! 9 WE WISH YOU AND YOURS A CHRISTMAS IN THE OLD-TIME SPIRIT! F. L. White & Co. Culpeper, Va. How To Make “Apple People” for Family Fan Fun for the family on Christmas afternoon can start with peeling an apple — and making a doll. So says Mrs. Mona Belle Fahrney of Springfield, Mo., who ought to know. From the same start, peeling an apple, Mrs. Fahrney has won renown r as a designer and creator of apple dolls. Making the dolls is a family project, in which she enlists the aid and enthusiasm of her husband, Ben, and her daughter, Dorothy. Apple dolls are in the tradi»tion of making dolls from materials at hand, and they reflect the home craftsmanship of early America. Though craft , specialists have revived the « custom of making these dolls,' they are still quite a novelty. And, says Mrs. Fahrney, apple dolls will always be unique, because no two heads turn out the same. Even though the features are identically carved in fresh apples, the final result cannot be known until the apple heads have completely dried. In the Fahrney family, wire bodies for the dolls are constructed by Mr. Fahrney, while the apple heads are carved by Dorothy Fahrney Murphy, a portrait artist who is, in private life. Mrs. K. L. Murphy. Mrs. Fahrney completes the dolls, with unusual costumes made according to patterns which she creates. Whatever the division of craftsmanship, any family group can easily make apple dolls, for holiday fun or yearround enjoyment, maintains Mrs. Fahrney. She offers the following instructions: Select firm apple- — tliev make the best doll-. Peel apple- and earve "face-" for doll head-. Put carved apple- on sticks and in-ert -tick- into holepunched in a coffee can or other container. Set thi- in a granileware kettle. Place a lighted -tilplmr candle in a -mall di-li and -et it on a mound of dump -and, in-ide the kettle and along-ide the apple-. < over kettle and leave apple Mrs. Elmo Flynt, standing, presided at the luncheon meeting Saturday of the Rappahannock County Garden Club held at Hampton Inn. Others at the head table are Mrs. Daniel Noce, co-hostess of the luncheon with Mrs. Cosy Sullivan, extreme inside until sulphur is burned up. This helps preserve eolor of the upples. and kills any inserts which might he pre-ent. Remove apples and set to dry. indoors. This usually lakes two weeks or longer. To further preserve the apple eolor, add rlear nail polish to the fare*, immediately after apples are dry. Apple doll bodies can be constructed from wire and bits of wood. The wire should be sturdy. but flexible enough for arms and legs that can be bent at will, or made to stand or sit. Wire body, arms and legs are covered with cotton batting. Twist thread around batting and fasten to hold firmly. Attach apple head, still on stick, to body, securing with wire and glue. For hair, white yarn is glued to the apple head. Mrs. Fahrney recommends white-headed floral pins for eyes. Cut off the point, push pin into eye socket and paint the "iris " Arms, hands and feet can be DOLLS AND CHRISTMAS GO TOGETHER — and tin* doll with lier goideif eurls* and golden harp seems to symbolize the happine^ of the season. She’s one of more than 8,000 dolls* in the Samuel L Pryor International Doll Library*, Greenwieh, Conn. • I he Doll Ijbrary may be visited by appointment only. A treeful of good wishes for oil I Hoffman Implement Service Culpeper, Virginia painted with flat white tinted with oil color for flesh tones, and toes of feet indicated with a brown pencil or painted on Then, the apple dolls are ready for dressing. Mrs. Fahrney likes her apple , dolls to be about nine inches high, and says they are "much cuter” that way. However, she designed a special Santa doll, larger in size, for display during the Christmas season at Myrtle's Ceramic Christmas' Shop, on Melville Road in Springfield. Sending Greetings Perhaps even more than the giving of gifts, the sending of Christmas greetings symbol right, and Mrs. Marie Hite, club secretary. The tables were tastefully decorated with evergreens, colored balls and candleis in silver candelabra. izes the seasonal spirit of good will. The personal exchange of good wishes at holiday time is a custom that’s older, probably, than Christmas itself. In ancient winter festivals the renewal of the earth at the coming of spring was linked with the renewal of friendships. Though greetings and Christmas have long been associated, the printed greeting card is a relative newcomer to the Yule scene — introduced little more than a century ago. Nowadays, Christmas greeting cards go out by the billions, carrying their messages of "happy holiday" and “best wishes.” In the glad tradition of NOEL We wish you health and happiness YOUR PATRONAGE HAS BEEN APPRECIATED LOM-BAR-DY TEA ROOM Irva M. Poe Amiuville, Va. sending greetings, today’s edition of this newspaper presents the special greetings of local merchants, as they express their good wishes and gratitude to customers and friends. Joyous greetings at Christmastime Ramsey Hardware FRONT ROYAL, VA. c «cw <NC AS WE CELEBRATE THE BiRTH OF THE HOLY INFANT . . . AND MAY THAT PEACE REMAIN WITH US EVER AFTER. Rappahannock Farmers Co-op. Spenyville, W Culpeper Warrenton - Remington - SperrjrrlUe 823-8352 347-2670 439-3234 737-2 SI 1

Captain Wilham J. Keim of Amissville has retired after 28 years of service with the United States Navy. With him are Mrs. Keim and Admiral I. J. Galantin, U.S.N. ' Capt. Keim Retires After 28 Yrs. Service Captain William J. Keim, U. S. Navy, Deputy Chief of Naval Material for Management & Organization since 1064, retired on December 1, after 28 years of active duty. During ceremonies at Naval Material Command Headquar ters in Washington, D. C., Captain Keim was. awarded a Navy Commendation Medal “For exceptionally meritorious conduct In the performance of outstanding service; as Deputy Chief of Naval Material (Management and Organization..." A native of Easton, Pa., Captain Keim is a naval aviator and also a qualified airship pilot. He graduated from the 'reernas It's always \f a pleasure to ~ say hello to all our friends at Christmas and wish them the best of everything! Shengas Corporation FRONT ROYAL, VA. U. S. Naval Academy In 1939' and holds a Master's Degreei in Aeronautical Engineering; from Rensselaer Polytechnic; Institute. His special interest: has been the thermodynamics of jet and rocket power plants. Captain Keim’s first duty assignment following graduation from the Academy was to USS Enterprise, which was the first carrier to get into action following the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Flying the flag of Admiral William F. Halsey, the Enterprise participated in the Gilbert and Marshall Islands raids, attacks on Wake and Marcus Islands, and in the launching of General James A. Doolittle’s planes for the famous Tokyo Raid. Later the Captain completed both Lighter-than-air and neavier-than-air training and squadron duty. From that point on, his service was primarily devoted to aviation assignments, including research, development, design, field con tract administration and the repair and overhaul of most types of Navy aircraft. While assigned to the Enterprise in 1941, Captain Keim married the former Miss Phyllis Margaret Campbell of Honolulu, T. H. An outdoor enthusiast, the captain has long been interested in wildlife conservation and plant ecology. For the past eight years he has been particularly concerned with the techniques of Timber and Christmas Tree Farm management. He intends to devote his post-retirement activity • PERSONALLY” WISHING YOU ere’s "trusting” all our bank customers have an "interesting” holiday. The Citizens National Bank Flint Hill, Va. entirely to this work...and plans to retire to Quail Call Farms, Amissville. Captain Kelm's mother, now Mrs. R. E. Ditmars, makes ler home in Washington, New Jersey. Rep. Marsh Urges Study of Spending Rep. John O. Marsh, Jr., (D., Va.) has joined^a Congressional effort to provide for a bipartisan legislative study of existing and proposed federal spending programs. “It is obvious that the federal deficit situation demands an urgent evaluation of programs with a view to bringing order out of the unplanned spending situation," Marsh said; “there is a real need to have most efficient techniques in considering the budget--the federal funding methods between the executive and legislative! branch are badly in need oi| modernization." “While we have an Executive budget to deal with each year, neither the legislative committees of the Congress, with respect to authorizations, nor the appropriations cbmmittees, with respect to appropriations, have the benefit, of an overall look, in advance, of the relative impacts on the budgetary situation of specific existing or proposed pro grams, ne aaaea. Marsh said he had introduced today a bill identical with that of Chairman Wilbur Mills (D., Ark.) of the House Ways and Means Committee, providing for establishment of a bipartisan Government program Evaluation Commission, which would study the “effectiveness* of programs; whether or not they should be continued and, if so, at what level, and the “relative priorities" to be assigned to the various spending operations of the Federal Government. In introducing the new bill, Marsh recalled that he had sponsored, in pa stand present Congresses, legislation to establish a Joint Committee on the Budget. “I have no firm thoughts as I to the structure of*any study group, but I do hope that both House and Senate will give serious consideration, very early in the second session of this Congress convening in January, to a bipartisan exploration of means of advancing the orderly disposition of authorizations and appropriations without the present relatively-complete reliance on the Presidential budget as the basic working paper," he said. Marsh is the sole Virginia member of the House Appropriations Committee. Game Comm. Revenues Show Increase for Year Revenues from the sale of over one million hunting, fishing and trapping licenses and permits during the 1966-67 fiscal year brought the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries $3,020,300 in revenue, Commission executive Director Chester F. Phelps reports. “This represents about a 10 percent increase over the previous year,” Phelps said, “most of which came from the increases in the fees for resident and nonresident beardeer-turkey licenses approved by the last General Assembly.” Sales of resident and non resident big game Drive Carefully Smokey Says: Tragic monuments to carelessness! licenses and nonresident hunting licenses were down slightly, presumably because of the higher fees. Some 247,913 residents purchased hunting licenses, and 279,545 fishing licenses of all types were sold. Sales of county and city combination hunting and fishing licenses totaled 126,329, which was slightly below the previous year’s total and typical of the downward trend in this type of licens.e over the past several years. Trout license sales jumped about 15% to 83,590. Sales of three-day trip fishing licenses available to residents and nonresidents alike also showed a substantial increase. Sportsmen purchased 128,287 National Forest stamps during the year. Nonresidents contributed $395,184 through the purchase of hunting, fishing and trapping licenses plus a portion of the $83,683 received from the sale of three-day SEASONS MEETINGS We wish you health, wealth & happiness in abundance! Wall's Jewelers Front Royal, Va.V fishing licenses. The revenue from the sale of licenses finances the bulk of the Game Commission’s activities and services including law enforcement, fish and game management and research, the acquisition and development of public hunting and fishing areas, and the preparation and distribution of informative publications. The Commission’s only other sources of funds are receipts from boat registrations, Federal Aid funds allocated under the Pittman-Robertson, Dingell-Johnson, and Land and Water Conservation Act programs, and the receipts from timber sales from Commission-owned lands after counties have been given 25% in lieu of taxes. To My Many Friends ... In the county and away, I extend SEASON'S GREETINGS May you have a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. • Jake Cary Our Sincere Wishes To You for a Happy Holiday Season Your patronage during the past year has been appreciated and we wish to continue to serve you. | Elmer S. Atkins | "66" Station and Antique Shop | and ! Elmer S. Atkins Cider Mill ( Sperryville, Va. i»it ft _ .. It’s that time of year . . . when winter spreads its mantle over the countryside . . . when thoughts turn to friendships old and new, and good wishes are sent your way! RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA SARAH - DOROTHY - RUTH

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE: _Amissville area—* 7 acres of 'beautiful pines, just off U.S. 211 on st. se. rd, purveyed. Excellent building site, $6000 with liberal terms. J. Newbill iMiller, Broker, Washington, Va. 675-3691. 12-14-k HELP WANTED: Mechanic, sober and reliable; good pay and fringe benefits. Apply in person to Russell Bros., Flint Hill, Va. 12-14k WANTED: Cattle farms, horse farms, acreage, estates and. river land. We have buyers looking for the right piece of property in this county at a fair price. If you’ve been thinking of selling, call or write EDW. A. HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, Huntly, Va. (635-4321) tf WANTED: LOGS. As always j we are in the market for pine,I ’poplar, and walnut logs. Fancy prices and cash on delivery. We, also buy standing timber. Get' the top dollar for your logs byj calling the Jim Carpenter Co.' Telephone 948-4460. ll-18tf FODDER FOR SALE: Contac Virgil Atkins on Rte. 211 ojit mile east of Massie’s Corner. * 12-21-r FOR SALE: 15 acres land ii Amissville, Va.; long roa< frontage; $8,000; $500 dowi and $50 per month. Phone 937. 3557. 12-211 AVON CALLING: For representatives—full or part time, Laura Greiser, P.O. Box 203, Fredericksburg, Va. 373-5311. FOR SALE: 1000 bales nice mixed hay. M. W. Brown, Soerryville, Va. Ph. 987-3739. ti WANTED TO BUY: Set of heavy brass number cattle fire brands. Call J. C. Johnson, 6753539. l-4k EARLY’S CARPET SERVICE: Alterations and Repairs. Carpets of Distinction. “Patcraft”, “Salem”, Painter.” Direct to your home selling! 937-4404. Amissville, Va. Installation, Free Estimates. 11-23-tf FOR SALE: Building Materials. We have our large yard loaded with air-dried pine and construction West Coast lumber; Windows, roofing, sheetrock, plywood, trim of all kinds; yes, everything to complete your home. Last year 300 families bought complete homes at Carpenter’s. When you hear about high prices, call Carpenter, because only a few items have gone up. There is no charge for delivery. Call collect and check our low prices. JIM CARPENTER CO., Madison, Virginia. Phone 948-4460; if busy try 948-4322. SERVICE LIME and FERTILIZER SPREADING Magnesium or High Calcium. Lime at the same price. Rappahannock Farmer’s Co-op., Inc. Phone 987-2311 Sperryville, Va. Your Southern State* Cooaeratlve Agency MARKETS WS MADISON LIVESTOCK December 16, 1967 Steers and Feeder calves .... 21.50- 27.50 Cows . 12.50- 17.00 Heifers . 19.00- 22.00 Bulls . 21.50- 23.40 Veal Calves . 25.00- 43.00 Hogs . 16.00- 18.60 Sows . 12.50- 15.00 Baby Calves, BH .. 10.00- 25.00 Pigs, shoats, BH .. 7.50- 20.00 SALE EVERY SATURDAY FRONT ROYAL LIVESTOCK December 14, 1967 HOGS: top wgt. $17.50 to $18.40; heavy butchers $16 to $18; light butchers $16 to $17; butcher sows $12.50 to $14.50 VEAL: ch. & pr. $43 to $44; ch. & pr. heavy $38 to $42; good $35 to $41.50; standard $27 to $33; utility lown to $21 LAMBS: prime $24.60; ch. $23.50 SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Heifers: standard $19 to $20.50; utility, down to $16.50 Cows: com. $15 to $16.50; utility $13.50 to $14.50; can. & cut. $10 to1 $14 Bulls: .com. & good $20.50 to $22.75; rut & util., down to $17.50 STOCK-FEEDER CATTLE: Steer •alves: 275-550 lbs.: good $27 to $28; mea. *20 10 ini. a: com., down tf $20 Heifer calves: 275-550 fcfcs.: pood $22 to $23.50; med. $20 to $21; inf. & com., down to $16 Yearling steers: 575-850 lbs!: ch. & fancy $26.60; pood $24 to $25; med. £22 to $23; inf. & com., down to $17 IN MEMORIAM A tribute of love at Christmas t the memory of my beloved husbanc Iveslie A. Rollins, who passed awa; January 23, 1966. Everyone looks forward to the Christmas Season. Recause you are pone, I have no reason. I remember the many Christmases we did share. Now without you I.don’t seem to care The pain is still severe within my heart And even more this Christmas because we are apart. NOTICE Any persons having claims against or debts due the estate of the late Dr. William E. Lynn please present their claims or make payment of their accounts at the office of William J. Phillips, Attorney at Law, 1G;9-A East Main Street (P. O. Box 325), Front Royal, Virginia Checks should be made payable to Clydette E. Lynn, Adrr.inis ;ratrix of the Estate of Dr. William E. Lynn, deceased, she having qualified as such in the Cir;uit Court of Rappahannock r-oun-ty on December 13, 1967. Clydette E. Lynn, Administratrix NOTICE: No hunting or trespassing on our property in Vakefield District. Clark and 'lora Jones. 12-21-p tUYER W ANTS FARM. Please indicate acreage, location & rice to P.O. Box 475, McLean, a- tfk PRINCIPAL WOULD LIKE to buy about 50 acres, mostly ^pen, with pond site and beautiful mountain views. Phone Madison 948-4347. 12-21-p SPECIAL 1x10 sixteen ft. Weather Boarding. Dry Spruce. Only $105.00 per thousand. JIM CARPENTER COMPANY, Madison, Virginia. Phone 948-4460; if busy try 948-4322. 7-13tf WE NEED listings in Rappahannock County; any sizei acreage. Thomas and Co., Mid-: dleburg,' Va. Call Aiiddleburg 687-6500 or Marshall, Va. 3642121._tfk j COMPLETE ONErSTOP Building Supply Hardwire Paipt Millwork Lumber Warreftton Building Material I Co., Inc. j ON THE BY-PASS WARRENTON, VA. Phone 347-1400 FULL HOUSE 3-room ensemble of furniture starting as low as ^203*^ consisting of 2-piece matching living room suite, 2 end and one cocktail table, 2 beautiful lamps; complete bedroom suite, bookcase bed, box spring, innerspring mattress, 2 comfortable pillows and bed spread, double dresser with mirror and chest; 5 or 7-piece dinette set, complete set of china and stainless steel tableware. Our terms are the bast — Your credit is good STOKES FURNITURE CO. FRONT ROYAL, VA. TREn holder. ¥£ FBWTJWC I CAH\ A >MacK> i*4 cnofS R^»cr> TB Assoc. Gets All Kinds of Help Calls A four-year-old who has had pneumonia twelve times, a high school student with asthma, an emphysema patient who wants to support himself at home - these are the people whose families call on the TB and Health Association for .help according to Mrs. Gladys L. Harris, the ;xecutive director of the *s: sociation. “These requests usually are for specific mechanical aids to help the homebased patient breach. The machines range in cost from $250 to $850. How to help such people (who are ineligible for assistance under medicare) is one of the growing problems and the board of directors is trying to solve it," she said. Assistance is already given to indigent patients in hospitals by the agency and some assistance is given to those at home, but usually more - much more help could be given if funds were available, it was reported. The call for assistance has gone out to “Answer your Christmas Seal letter as generously as you can* and to remember how to help persons such as these in your will, or by special Memorials because ’these people are fighting for the very breath of life. The executive said that the goal for the 8 - county area this year _is $42,500. A total of $30,056.00 in contributions has been received at the latest report. Social Security Notes One local firm requires employees to check with Social Security well ahead of time. This rule applies to everyone, a vice president of the..company advised while he was visiting the social security office this week. He came to the office to see about his own social security since he will be 65 in November of this year, and wanted to know about retirement benefits and also about Medicare. He will not retire until the IN MEM OKI AM In sad liut loving memory of our beloved son and brother, Wade I>ouglas Gilkey, who departed this life, October 25, 196(5. In the book of. life there are mcmorieOf the happiest day.- we’ve known * And recorded in love is the bless.ng Of a wonderful loved one. our own. He is (rone but the treasure he left us Is truly a value untold. A life filled with deeds of kindness And beauty of heart and soul He would not want the one.- he loved To grieve for him today; We must not say that he is dead For really he is just away. Away upon a journey to a land that's bright and fair. And though we all will miss him here We know that he i- >*h so happy there. And blessed memories of him bring New comfort every day When we recall he is not dead Hut he is just away. by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer AtkinBrothers and Sister. Lester Deal, center, was initiated into the Rappahannock Lions Club at the dinner meeting and Ladies Night program held last Wednesday at Hampton Inn. With him is his sponsor, Raymond Johnson, and guest speaker for the meeting, John Gregory. end of the company’s fisca year in March 1968; howevei he had the right idea. I’v heard the slogan about “In quire Before You Retire,” h said, “and I felt I should tal to the social security peopl ahead of time to know what can expect when I step down. “Mr. Vice President” wa very wise to check with hi social security office in ad vance of "retirement. First <: all, and most important, h can get an estimate of wha his social security retiremen benefit will be and can bette plan for his retirement year." This will aid social securit in meeting its primary ob jectives of “getting the righ amount to the right persona the right time." Second, there is the im portant aspect of Medicare when a person reaches agi 65. To be on safe ground, hi should file for Medicare dur ing the three-month perm: before he is 65. This enable: him to have the protection a the earliest possible time IN MEM0R1AM In sad hut loving ii’cmciy <• f m dear husband, James W. Thomas, u rh list mas time. I have lost my soul's companion A life linkeii with m yuwn Ami day hy day I mi's him more As I walk through life alone. Though looking hack in memory Alon^ the path- we trod I bless the years. I -pent with him And leave the rest to God. Sadlv rvissed. Wife. Mary Klim Call Us For Shengas Corp. Phone ME-5-3556 Front Royal,~Va. BUILDING SUPPLIES • SPECIAL MILLWORK • DO-IT-YOURSELF SUPPLIES • DEVOE PAINTS • ANDERSON WINDOW UNITS Golladay Building Supply, Inc. Phone ME 5-4191 Front Royal, Va. t WITH THESE GUARANTEED USED CARS 4 Chevrolet - Oldsmobiles SALES & SERVICE New and Used Cars and Trucks Pieamont Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Inc. 814 N. Main St. Culpeper, Va. 825-2161 1 the month he is 65. Hospital Insurance under Medicare can ’ be retroactive, but there is no - retroactivity for Supplementary Medical Insurance which < pays the doctor bills. In this :■ particular case, “Mr. Vice I President* has signed up and • has assured himself that he s will begin receiving his so > cial security benefits .prompt. ly after he retires, t Since he elected coverage :> under Supplementary Medical t Insurance, he will have t protection beginning Nnvemher 1, 1667, should he befift ^ mtr Propane bottled Gas Cylinder Filled at Amissvilie Garage I- C. Kchuermann Amissvilie. Va. come ill or injured before his retirement on March 31, 1968. Aside from tl^, fact that he could have lost valuable protection had he wanted to file, the same insurance could have cost him more money. If a person does not enroll during his first enrollment period, he cannot enroll until the last three months of the next oddnumbered year and he may have to pay a higher MUrsmfm wmmmm till* We Can Supply AU Your . CULPEPER BUILDING 1 & SUPPLY CORP. Phone VA5-8383 Culpeper, Va. premium for the same protection. A word to the wise is sufficient. All persons who are nearing age 65 should inquire at their local sodial security office at least three months before their 65th birthday. Socials Mrs. Nellie Andes recently went to the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville for a check up. She was accompanied by Mrs. Rachel Aylor. Joseph Harrison of Wash ington, D. C. was a visitor Monday in the home of Mrs. Fannie Jackson who accompanied him back to the city. She will spend the Christmas holidays with her daughter Mrs. Carolyn Harrison and family. Card Of Thank* We wish to thank everyone; for cards, flowers, food and other kindness shown us during the illness and death of Irving Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Butler WASHINGTON THEATRE Washington, Va. Show Starts 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Dec. 22 & 23: HOMBRE Sunday, Dec. 24: A GUIDE FQR THE MARRIED MAN CLOSED FOR THE SEASON! PITTS’ THEATRES FRONT ROYAL The Management and Staff of Pitts’ Theatres Extend Best Wishes for A Very Merry Christmas! PARK : Thur.-Fri.-Sat., Dec. 21-22-23: Thur. 7:30, Fri.-Sat. 7 & 9 p.m. ST. VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE * CLOSED XMAS EVE! Tue.-Wed., Dec. 26-27: At 7:30 p.m. The Fastest Guitar Alive Starring Roy Orbison Thur.-Fri.-Sat., Dec. 28-29-30: Thur. 7:30, Fri-Sat. 7-9 p.m. Matinees Sat. 1 and 3:10 Up the Down Staircase Sun., Dec. 31 Thru Sat., Jan. 6 (7 days): Eve 7:30 Except Fri. 7 p.m. Mat. Sun. - Sat. 2 p.m. _HAWAII Mustang DRIVE-IN THEATRE Fri-Sat., Dec. 22-23: YOUNG WARRIORS CLOSED XMAS EVE! Fri.-Sat.-Sun., Dec. 29-30:31: Valley of Mystery See or Call James H. Falls for LIME AND FERTILIZER SPREADER SERVICE Government Purchase Orders Accepted Distributor for Agrico Fertilizer JAMES H. FALLS Woodville, Va. Phone 987-3766 SMART SANTAS SHOP HERE! mnsm. it res FOR THE ENTIRE'FAMILY Something in it for Everyone! EVERYBODY 1 READS THE WANT SUBSCRIBE HOW The Beppehwcfc New* Weahiagten, VlrgtaU »XU7 Pimm cater my -aWripttca TO:_ $2.50 in Rappahannock and adjoining counties. $3.00 elsewhere. FROM: -... Rappahannock News P. O. Bas M 675-3349 Washington, Va. Mi Mi Mi