Rappahannock News, December 25, 1969

Supervisors Hold Special Meeting; Attempt Solution To Major Problems The Rappahannock County Board of Su >ervisors has been and continues to work doggedly to solve two major problems facing the county, the pollution of the Thornton River, Re: a sewerage system for Sperryville and dumping facilities for the entire county. The special meeting of the group held Friday however, proved fruitless as far as real solutions go. The legislative body, being pushed^ by the local Water and Sewer Authority which in turn being hustled by the State affiliation, finds itself in an uncomfortable squeeze as it meets the negative pressure from the citizens of Sperryville on the other side. The State Authority, concerned with the pollution of the Thornton River in Sperryville resulting from some homes piping raw sewerage directly into the river, is demanding action to remedy the situation. A public sewerage system has been proposed and a grant is available to aid with financing. To get the ball rolling, the Rappahannock Water and Sewer Authority had unanimously requested the Board of v Supervisors to act on the following resolution calling for an ordinance. It read: “We, the members of the Rappahannock County Water and <■ Sewer Authority, request the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors to pass an appropriate ordinance to require the owners of every dwelling, business establishment, manufacturing establishment, and all other establishment in Rappahannock County to have acceptable sewer systems in accordance with existing state laws, rules and regulations and that everyone located within 200 feet of a central sewerage system be requested to connect to the system.” After discussion indicated that the Sperryville residents felt there was discrimination in the act and that costs for a system were exhorbitant, and the Commonwealth’s Attorney felt that a blanket ordinance was not proper the action ended. It seemed to be a situation of which came first the chicken or the egg. A grant and loan for a system are available and an additional grant is being investigated to finance the project which is a major one concerning only a few people. Some of the homes concerned have no indoor plumbing and not an adequate water supply for same. Some have septic systems, apparently functioning, but possibly polluting also. It is a problem with many facets. An old wound reopened is the dumping situation in Rappahannock. The county dump committee is studying the eternal problem of public dumping facilities which in recent weeks has been magnified with the fire at the county dump in Amissville and the inadequate service of the refuse company operating here. Complaints about the Amissville dump range from rodents, fumes, use by ineligible persons to improper use by local citizens. A petition to close the dump had been handed the Board of Supervisors at the regular December meeting and had been signed by numerous citizens in that area. The refuse company which has a contract for providing dumster units and servicing same in Rappahannock had at first seemed satisfactory, but complaints indicate that at present the service is inadequate and the company is not honoring its contract. The dumpsters are overloaded, unsightly and unsanitary. w if <1t|tCVH G*r Q at <1 The Publisher, Management and Staff of the Rappahannock News extend greetings of the season to all. There will not be an issue of the Rappahannock News published next week as the staff takes its annual holiday vacation. The next issue of this newspaper will be on January 8, 1970. Deer Kill Report Deer killed in Rappahannock County during the past week included a 4 pointer taken by Luther Mills of Front Royal, checked at Flint Hill and 5 deer checked in the Sperryville area. These were 5 pointers by Roy Butler of Luray and Stanley Earp Jane Kilby of Sperryville will receive the Good Citizen Award given each year to a senior student at Rappahannock County High School. The award is presented by the Culpeper Minuteman Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution and selection is based on dependability, leadership, service and patriotism. Three candidates were chosen by the senior class and relayed to the school faculty which determined the winner. Miss Kilby is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kilby of Sperryville. Among the school activities in which she participates are cheerleading, writing for annual, treasurer of senior class and president of the National Honor Society. The award will be made at the JamiSjnheeting of the Culpeper DAR. This chapter also makes a like award to a senior of Culpeper and Madison county high schools. Two-Car Crash Two vehicles collided on the Fodderstack Road a half mile west of Flint Hill Saturday. There were no injuries, and damage was not great. According to Trooper J. B. Willis, Wayne Smoot operating a 70 Ford and Steve Baldwin in a 67 Chevrolet were involved. Both are of Washington, Va. Baldwin was charged with failing to drive to the right of the center of the road. of Camp Springs, Md., a spike taken by Oscar Jones of Luray and a 6 point buck by Billy Good of Stanley, all checked by F. D. Colley. Also checked at Sperryville was a big 7 point buck killed by Harless Hurst, Jr. of Hyattsville, Md. Christmas Services A Christmas Eve Service of Worship will be held at the F T. Baptist Church on December 24 at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. W. A. Harrison, pastor and Mrs. Donald Gore will be organist. A Christmas Eve Service of Worship will be at the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 9 p.m. The Rev. W. A. Harrison pastor and Mrs. Donald Gore, organist. The Chester Gap Baptistj Church will have a candlelight service on Wednesday, December 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the church. The Christmas Eve Service of Holy Communion at Trinity Episcopal Church will begin at 11:30 p.m. There will be no 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion Service on Sunday, December 28th. Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington will have a joint Sunday School and Morning Worship Service Sunday, December 21 at 10:30 a.m. Following Baptism a Christmas Pageant will be presented. After service all will go to the parish hall to decorate the Christmas tree. Coffee and dessert will be provided; everyone is asked to bring a sandwich. More Rappahannock Women Employed The number of working wives is on the increase in Rappahannock County. No less than 28.3 percent of the married women in the local area leave their homes each day and head for their outside jobs in offices, stores, factories, schools, hospitals and the like. In I960, the figures show, only 21.5 percent did so. They find that they are able to do this without neglecting their household duties or their role as mother. One thing that has made it possible is the time-saving and labor-saving appliances and the prepared foods that are available. They permit her to get her housework done with dispatch. She has been putting the extra time on her hands to good use, (Continued on Page b) From the balcony in Rappahannock Library, this was the «*ne Saturday aa Santa Claua distributed books to youngsters Officers of Amissville Ruritan Club for the coming year were installed at last Wednesday s meeting by Zone 8 Governor, Alton Atwood. They are, left to right, Jerry Curtis, secretary; Edward Lawrence, vice president; Nelson Burner, president, Mr Atwood, Charlie Priest, treasurer; S D Hulton, Director for ,i years Ruritan Group Installs Officers; Hears Informative Talk by F. B. I. Agent The Ruritan Club of Amissvilie wound up the old year with a packed session last Wednesday evening The members were treated to a full course turkey dinner, given a highly informative and interesting talk concerning the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and completed the program with the installation1 of the entire new slate of officers and project chairmen. The dinner provided under the leadership of Mrs. F. L. Bowey was tastefully arranged and served by the ladies of the Amissvilie Baptist Church. Setting aside the regular business, President Gilbert Lawrence called for the introduction of the evening’s speaker Mr Joseph E. Ziel was presented by the chairman of the Citizenship and Patriotism Committee as the Assistant Special Agent of the Richmond office of the F B I. A member with twenty-seven years experience throughout the nation, Mr. Ziel with the meticulous and symbolic thoroughness of the Bureau outlined both those duties not incumbent upon the agency as well as the services which constitute their program. Introducing his subject by saying that a basis for good cit^enship and patriotism is a knowledge of our government agencies, he identified a number of areas not covered by the F.B.I. The Bureau does not guard the President or Vice President, nor does it investigate counterfeiting, postal theft, narcotic traffic nor evasion of Federal Income Tax. Having placed his audience in a more relaxed mood by this bit of information, he proceeded to list the responsibility in the crimes of kidnapping, interstate traffic in stolen cars, non-registry for the draft, impersonations of government inspectors or U. S. servicemen and the passing of bad checks interstate The agency gives close cooperation with all police departments both in training personnel as well as the apprehension of criminals. The speaker, at one time was a finger print expert and his audience gave rapt attention to his four basic classifications of prints, which are the arch; verticle sides with an overlapping arch, the tent; slanting sides angled to a point, the loop; slanting sides from left or right looping back and the swirl; lines circling inward to a diminishing center. There are 195 million fingerprints in the master file at D. C. and amazingly with no two alike. Mr. Zlel’s Joseph E. Zlel, a Special Agent of the FBI, waa guest speaker at the Amissville Ruritan Club Wednesday evening. He received the warm thanks of the group for a splendid talk and is bid farewell as he leaves for his home in Richmond by H. R. Terhune. excellent insight into the activities and services of his department was further evidenced by the flood of questions which came at the end of his speech. One or two answers are noteworthy. J. Edgar Hoover’s annual report states the biggest problem in crime is the repeaters. Eligibility for an agent requires the training of a lawyer, an accountant or a college graduate with three years experience with contact and association with the public. A gauge of the calibre of the man and his duty in the F B I. was suggested when the speaker (Continued on page 8) \W\VW\ Fire and Rescue Squad Notes uwww -- — * "0. | Flint Mill Rescue Squad on Friday took Mary Wallace from home in Woodville to the Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Friday night they went to j Culpeper and returned her to her home. Also later on Friday night the Squad took Man Ann Bragg jto the Warren Memorial Hospital.

RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS PUBLISHED THURSDAY MORNING At Washington, RappahannocJk County, Va. Telephone: WASHINGTON 675-3349 MRS. SARAH C. LATHAM, Managing Editor Entered as 2nd Class Mail at the P. O. at Washington, Va. Subscriptions (in advance) $3.00 in Rappahannock and adjacent counties; $3.50 East coast; $4.00 mid-west; $4.50 West. Today’s Woman Judy Burtner Extension Agent, Home Economics Last week, the factor of safety was discussed for the holiday season in regard to decorating Christmas trees. Hopefully you have a tree up by now. so the thought comes to mind that quite a few persons will begin entertaining or will be entertained from now and until after the New Year begins. Again, safety should be considered. The big ingredient is ALERTNESS. When entertaining provide large ashtrays for smokers and make certain contents are completely out before emptying. Watch out for toys, decorations and other things that may be bumped into, knocked over, or cause a fall. This is particularly important, if you are entertaining and serving alcohol. As a host you have a responsibility for your guests - safety, and alertness is an important key to avoiding accidents in your home. I hope you have a most pleasant holiday season. Dates Amissville Homemakers’ Group • Thursday, January 1, at 7:30 p.m. Amiss ville Baptist Church - Program - Small ApplianceGetting Your Money’s Worth. RAPP CHATS Rap Owings Extension Agent, Agrtcaltnre Dear Santa Claus: Since you already know, I must admit to having been more bad than good and that I have not always done what should have been done when it needed doing. But Santa. 1 promise to try harder if you will just bring me the following for Christmas: 1. Fifty progressive beef cattlemen with a combined total of 2.500 cows, who will participate in the Rappahannock Commercial Beef Cattle Association (B.C.I.A.). Beef cattlemen who will freeze brand their cows: ear tag their calves; work together in on the farm weighing and grading of their calves and keep simple records. Why Santa, if we could just accomplish this, Rappahannock would develop such a reputation for growthy, heavy muscled calves that buyers would be beating a path to our farms. 2. Twenty orchardists working together to get the best spray information available to all fruit growers in Rappahannock. With these many fruit growers cooperating, we could have weekly twilight, supper, meetings during the critical spring spraying WARM shristmas WISHES Warm wishes are sent your way, and so are heartiest thanks. RAMSEY HARDWARE Front Royal, Va. L. J. Davis presents Gilbert Lawrence, retiring president of the Amissville Ruritans with a "Past President's Pin" after the installation of new officers of the club last Wednesday. ' season. We could attract the best commercial and research people to discuss materials and time of application, etc. and prevent many of the problems that crop up later. 3. 100 heavy muscled, growthy bulls that weighed a minimum of 600 pounds at 205 days, 1000 pounds at a year of age andover 1500 pounds at two years. 4. Fifty youngsters, ages 9 through 19, who are interested in livestock and willing to work and learn. And five adult leaders to 'help organize a County 4-H Livestock Club. 5. Another good growing season for 1970. Yours truly, Rappahannock County Agent P. S. If it takes a couple ol Christmases, 1 will understand. at lfert • • • ,il 1-U*r We welcome the glad Christmas season and all the heartfelt joys it brings. / We welcome, too, the opportunity to pause in the midst of (pur daily occupations to recall anew how fortunate we are to have the favors friendship of our valued customers. Xo all of you, we offer our real appreciation and our best wishes for your holiday enjoyment. fioftpakonnock Motional Bank Washington, Va. Library Lines From the looks on the children’s faces, Santa's visit to the library last Saturday was an overwhelming success, and his gift of a fine book to each visitor was even better. The party, sponsored by the Public Welfare Foundation and the Rappahannock Library jointly, was well attended. Even the parents seemed to have fun! Mr. George Davis contributed a 12-foot well-shaped tree, the Foundation donated the decorations, and many assistant Santas helped put the whole show on the road. Most hearty thanks and gratitude are due the Reverend Hargett, who answered an emergency call to help get the tree up at considerable inconvenience to himself. What is Santa Claus without a Christmas tree? Another mother has volunteered to be a regular readei for the Children’s Hour-Mrs Elizabeth Bywaters and Mrs Virginia Facchina of Amissville will help whenever she ha> transportation. Two Saturdays are still open on a regular basis, the 1st and 3d, and more ► ! Miss Laing Returns ! After Studying Abroad Miss Nini Laing, who has spent |the past ten months in London, England and on the continent, returned Friday to Bunree Farm, Amissville to spend the holiday and some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Laing. Miss Laing is working toward her IPh.D. in the History of Art at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. i She spent a large part of her time in London doing research at i the British Museum for her ! doctoral dissertation. She was also at Oxford in Cambridge and {in Paris, Brussels and in Ireland 1 where she has relatives. ! occasional readers will be very Welcome. Register at the library 'or call 987-8248. Library Hours: Wednesday and Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Children’s Hour Saturday, 10 to 11 a.m. The library will be closed Christmas Eve. December 24, 1969, and New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1969. Best wishes for the Holiday Season and for the New Year to all residents of the county! Read the Want Ads! It Pays! <_/^/ay your home be warmed by the spirit of the Christmas spirit. And to our lo\al patrons and neighbors we extend our thanks. John Walker Jenkins Antique Shop State Licensed Auctioneer Sperry villc, Va. 987-2401 New & Renewing Subscribers We acknowledge the following new and renewing subscribers with appreciation: William B. Bolt, C. E. Johnson, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Johnson, III, Wade H. Massie 01, Mrs. Henry A. Brown, Donald Ferrier, Sam Smith, Joseph C. Carter, Mrs. Eula M. Fox, Mrs. Paul H. Ward, Mrs. Russell Dulaney, Mrs. W. C. Campbell, Mrs. John Paulson, Mrs. Warren Slaughter, J. Terry Hirst, S. E. Hening, Fauquier Red Cross Chapter, David Corbin, Charlie Compton, James DeBergh, Mrs. Judd Weakley, Eugene H. Cook and Jeff and Lyde Dealing. Also Mrs. Rudolph Layman, Dr. W. E. Hopkins, Mrs. R. L. Rudasill, Mrs. C. G. Lawrence, 2 years, Thaniel Dodson, Mrs. Betty Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Don Berry, Mrs. Edith Wigington, Mrs. Mary S. van Brederode, Mrs. Henry B. Wood, Mrs. L. J. Turner, Potomac Edison, Mrs. Viola Jackson, Mrs. Douglas Thompson, Mrs. Michael Sheele, Mr. and Mrs. William Fenell, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Sagalyn, Miss Virginia Johnson, James R. Johnson, Mrs. Katherine Oettinger, Leonard Tumblin, Miss Addie Boyd, Mrs. Virgil Atkins and Miss Annie Cooksey. In addition are Mrs. Kent Woolfolk, Mrs. Floyd Alfred, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Deal, Mr. and1 Mrs. John Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs.! Arthur Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Thornton, Mrs. Marjorie Ruskin, Mrs. Susie Majors, Dr. Walter Kilby, C. B. Palmer, AQ3| David Palmer, Mrs. Edward C.j Estes, Miss Belle Strother, Mrs. Edna Moore, Mrs. Clarence] Dearing, Mrs. Will Putnam, Pfc.l Floyd Grigsby, Mrs. Julia Estes,! z 'CP%cp<sG>*(Z>*<S>*rZ>*C Bernard Weaver, Mrs. James ( Fincham, Jerry Jenkins, F. ] Atkins, John A. Atkins and Mr Ida Cornell. Also Cecil J. Nicholson, Georj Beahm, Mr. and Mrs. Charli Sours, Mr. and Mrs. John Sour Sp/4 I. C. Parrish, Mrs. Will Payne, Gary Keys, Mrs. W. I Bowen, J. W. Cloud, Mrs. Vio Brown, Mrs. John Newman, Mr Elizabeth Corbin, Mrs. Irir Lawson, John K. Scott, Mrs. Ell E. Irwin, Miss Susan Dodsoi Cary M. Fox, Ralph H. Rowzii Mrs. J. W. Bennett, Sgt. Donal L. Porter, Philip Eastham, Ro Coates and Miss Ida Browning. > n & h a> i <s> * <i c 9 “**»* crt n a 3 * | 1 would like to wish to my friends j § in Rappahannock a very Merry Christ- ] | mas and a healthy, prosperous and \ f Happy New Year. \ Q Walter S. Sirvault < | 611S North 6th St. i | Philadelphia 20, Penna. « '» o' I rom all of us to every one a% of you, may ijfo we offer a sleighful of the best holiday greetings and a sincere thank you for all your kindness. CULPEPER PLANING MILL J. HUGH RYAN J. HUGH RYAN JR. HOv.F DEC ORA IIN r BUILDING ^ .. .-^UPPUES J L Y | V^C O, Holy Night, when all the world was still. There, in the distance, shone a mighty star with a luster that burns brightly now in the hearts of all men of good will. May thoughts of that first Christmas bring peace to all. FRONT ROYAL

7m oett to You at Chrttbna) May you and your family enjoy a happy holiday. We thank you warmly. RUSSELL BROS., INC. FLINT HILL, VA. mm mm& As joy and laughter fill the air during the Christmas season, we wish to take a moment to add our best wishes and thanks. Skipper and Rena Mae Giles WabUUuftan Gaik State Washington, Va. Jfr.-#r. %i Merry Christmas from Lullwater Farm Nursery and Garden Center Amissville, Virginia Much Happiness throughout the New Year Decorated Christmas Trees Are a Tradition Set Many Years Ago (Editor's note: Here is another in the series on home horticulture by Wesley P. Judkins, extension horticulturist at Virginia Tech.) The use of decorated trees at Christmas time is a tradition which started several centuries ago. Prior to this time, plants of various sorts were grown in the home, but without special ornamentation. Small trees like the Norfolk Island Pine were grown in tubs to help dispel the gloom of dark winter days. Martin Luther, the great German reformer is credited as being the first to add holiday decorations to an indoor tree. It is reported that as he walked home through the forest one clear winter night, he observed the beauty of the stately evergreens, and the stars sparkling above and through the branches. This was about the year 1515. When Luther arrived home and tried to describe the beautiful experience to his wife and children, he was not satisfied. So, to dramatically illustrate the scene, he went to the woods and returned with a small fir tree. This was erected in the home and decorated with lighted candles. Christmas during early Colonial days in America was a rather drab affair. The Puritans from England did not condone gay and frivolous behavior. In contrast, the settlers of German and Dutch descent in Pennsylvania and New York, celebrated Christmas in the gay manner of their ancestors in the old country. The same was true of the French settlers in the New Orleans area. Although the records are not too clear or authentic, the first decorated Christmas trees may have been set up by the homesick Hessian soldiers during the American Revolution. In fact, a Christmas Eve celebration by them may have provided Washington with the opportunity to tum the tide of the Colonial forces in 1776. On that fateful day, Washington’s men had little for which to be thankful. They were cold, hungry, and poorly clothed. The Hessians were confident of victory and seem to have begun their festivities with the drinking of grog the previous evening. The attack by Washington found them ill prepared for the rigors of battle. Holiday trees did not come into general . use in the U. S. until several decades after the Revolutionary War. Although the custom probably started in Pennsylvania, the first recorded $ehold the Star. It's Christmas! At this most joyous time of year we pause to give thought to our blessings ... numbered among them, your favors and friendly good will. Please accept our sincere thanks along with our best wishes for holiday joy in full measure. Rappahannock Farmers Co-op. 1 Sperryville, V* Culpeper Warrenton - Remington - Sperryville 825-4352 347-2670 439-3254 93*4311 account of a Christmas tree seems to be that of Charles Follen in 1832. He was a political refugee from Germany who was a teacher at Harvard. He decorated a tree as a part of a Christmas party for his small son, as a remembrance of similar events in the fatherland. Another political refugee from Germany, Charles Minnegerode, made the Christmas tree famous in Williamsburg. In 1842 he became a teacher of Greek and Latin at the College of William and Mary. He became friendly with Judge Nathaniel Tucker, and decorated a tree in his home that Christmas. This event attracted much attention and within a few years many other homes had trees. From this beginning also developed the custom of lighting a community tree each year on Christmas Eve near the Tucker residence in the town of Williamsburg. The first Christmas tree in a church seems to have been installed in 1851 by Pastor Henry Schwan in Cleveland, Ohio. His parishioners objected to this pagan practices, and some members of the congregation were threatened with harm. The minister convinced his flock that Christmas trees were a Christian rite, and opposition soon stopped. And so, new customs, even those as fine as the decorating of Christmas trees, often receive strong resistance when first introduced. But hot tempers cool, enthusiasm grows, and new practices become old traditions. Marsh Advocates Simple SS Process Rep. John O. Marsh, Jr., has offered in Congress a bill to simplify the payment of final social security checks to the families of deceased beneficiaries. Marsh noted that, under present law, families have to go through legal procedures prescribed for settlement of estates before being able to cash a social security check received in the month a person receiving benefits dies, even though that person’s estate might consist of little more than the check. “This creates a particular burden for poor families, in urgent nend of the small amount of represented by the final check,” he said. The 7th District Congressman explained that his bill would permit the money to be received by a member of the family, on approval of social security authorities, without formal legal proceedings. He added that the problem had been called to his attention by several clerks of court in the 7th District who had been obliged to explain the legal restrictions to relatives who had been unable to cash final benefit checks of the deceased member of the family. Cominfc your way . . . the nicest Christmas ever. And may we s’ express fondest appreciation. Stokes Furniture Co. Front Royal, Va. Spong Named to Subcommittee U. S. Senator William B. Spong, Jr., has been appointed a member of a Special Subcommittee on Oceanography which will help determine the future course of United States oceanographic programs. Eleven other members of the Senate Commerce Committee were named to the unit by Chairman Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash). In addition, Senator Magnuson will serve as an ex officio member of the Subcommittee. The Subcommittee will help determine U. S. Policy in the United Nations when the UN discusses the extent to which a coastal state will have jurisdiction over mineral resources located in adjacent suboceanic lands. The Subcommittee will participate in the establishment of a national program for the orderly development of the United States coastal zone. Senator Ernest F. Hollings (D-S. C.) has been appointed chairman of the Subcommittee. Other members are Senators John 0. Pastore (D-R.I.), Philip A. Hart (D-Mich.), Russell B. Long (D-La.), Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), Joseph D. Tydings (D-Md.), Howard H. Baker, Jr., (R-Tenn.), Winston L. Proaty (R-Vt.), Robert P. Griffin fhe very Merriest Christmas. Many thanks O ^ _jn LOM-BAR-DY^ TEA ROOM J Irva M. Poe . Amissville, Va. ^ (E-Mich), Marlow W. Cook (R-Ky.)> and Norris Cotton (R-N.H.). CM. 'V W&ry (feftn&S Best uishes of the season, friends, and grateful thanks. Rosenberg’s Culpeper, Va. The merriest of holidays to you and thanks for your loyal patronage. Elmer S. Atkins Cider Mill and '66" Station and Antique Shop Sperryville, Va. r 7 With thanks to our many friends we say A Happy Holiday, caut /Vi e/tctuuuA, /VaUa+uU Jsavth Flint Hill, Va. _ merry (Shrjstmas To friends old and new we send our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas, filled with the joys of giving and receiving. Our thanks to you. A WEAVER’S ‘Front RoyaR Va.

I want to wish all of my friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ■ : . .cS-W Edward B. "Jake" Cary ■? * & * & * C? !> * c? 0 &•* £7 ft ^ o £? n a <5?a* £? * & * <5? t ^ & & I & • <5? fr'S* t _ ^ v SEASONS GREETINGS' We wish to express our sincere appreciation for the privilege of serving you. $ | We value both your friendship and your | patronage and can think of no more ap\ propriate time than now to tell you so. \ May +he coming year be a most happy and \ healthy one for you and your family. Robert J. Clatterbuck Plumbing, Heating & Electrical Flint Hill, Va. Sincere Christmas Wishes Were fixing to haie the best holiday ever and hope you have the same. Our thanks to all of you for your patronage. Central Hardware Co., Inc. Culpeper, Va. that first Holy Night so long ago, there rang out good tidings of great joy that resound nowin the hearts of all men of good will. Thank you jar your patronage. William C. Printz Agent, Peoples Life Insurance Company AMISSVILLE, VIRGINIA Burglar Likely to be . Real Professional Any business that rakes in SI.2 million per day can only be described as big business, and that's the approximate daily take of the big business of burglary in the United States. In recent years the burglary business has doubled in the U. S. and, unlike lightning, thieves often strike more than once in the same place. The ambitious young burglar on the way up can j often increase his gross sales by repeat business. Burglaries occur j in the United States, on the 1 average, about once every 30 i seconds. The annual loss suffered by ! victims of the burglary business I and their insurance companies adds up to well over $400 million, but much of this could be prevented by proper preventive measures, the Insurance Information Institute advises. Leaving a note on a door telling when you'll be back or where the key is hidden is all the invitation a burglar needs. Once a burglar has chosen his “customer," and successfully completes his transaction, there is little chance that the goods can be recovered. Because of a lack of witnesses, say police, almost 80 per cent of the burglaries reported are never solved. The chances of a burglar visiting your home or business will be minimized if you’ll practice a few common sense precautions. AT HOME When you’re away, keep aJI doors and windows, including the attic and basement, locked. Don’t leave ladders lying around your property. There’s no reason why you should make the housebreaker’s job easier. When you go out in the evening, leave a few lights on. When you go away, don’t broadcast the fact that you’re leaving on a fall or winter vacation or on a week-end trip. Suspend in advance deliveries of milk, newspapers and mail. Before you leave, ask immediate neighbors and local police to keep an eye on the house. Arrange with someone to mow the lawn or shovel the walks, depending on the season, if you plan to be gone long. A house that’s dark night after night is inviting to the burglar. Perhaps a_ neighbor would be willing to turn your lights on and off at' appropriate times each evening. Or, install a timing device which can be set to do the job automatically. Never take chances on a burglar’s having a key to your home. Change the locks whenever you move or lose a key. Don't make forced entry easy. Use heavy screens on windows and double locks on doors. Don’t employ domestic servants without checking references carefully. Don’t give your exact address when advertising expensive articles for sale. Thieves read the want ads, too. Don’t keep large amounts of cash and expensive valuables such as jewelry in dresser drawers or other easy-to-spot places. Put them in a safe on a safe deposit box for safe keeping. The Insurance Information Institute cautions that although insurance against theft is included in all homeowners insurance J* 4 / So our brar frirnba. ^s;lvtirigljhora aub loyal patroua. uir intal7 all tlfr apirit aub lljr joya of a yoob olb-faabionrb (£ljriatmaa aub rximb our Ijrartfelt tljattka aub appreciation for your frirubal|ip. H. L BORDEN LUMBER CO. Lumber —:— Miltwork —:— Building Supplies Front Royal, Va. Rt 522 Rv.Pi*. me nouaay spirit is aroused in everyone and in keeping with the season Home Ec students a appahannock County High School have been receiving instruction in Christmas cooking and decorating. Dorothy Deal. Joyce Dodson, Dale Woodard and Betty Lou Atkins display some of the candles and table decorations class members have made. Miss Jane Coleman is the teacher in these classes. policies, consider purchasing separate coverage for items of high value such as furs, jewelry, cameras and antiques. Above all, keep an inventory of personal belongings, as well as a list of serial numbers on such items as color television sets, typewriters and sewing machines. Detailed descriptions of stolen items will be helpful to the police in case a burglar DOES strike. YOUR PLACE OF BUSINESS Lock him out. A sturdy lock can often completely discourage a timid burglar and at least make a bold one work harder. Count the keys. Experts advise that records should be kept on key distribution. Employees should be required to turn in their keys when they leave the business. Sound the alarm. Burglar alarms are perhaps the most obvious means of burglar protection but, surprisingly, they are not widely used, and many are so poorly maintained that they fail to work when needed. Put burglars in the spotlight. Businessmen should try to provide a lot,pf light»J>oth inside and outside the store. Use gratings, special glass. Heavy metal window screens and doorway gratings are an inexpensive way to protect display cases. Don’t forget the obvious. Ail the hints given above can help prevent burglaries, but common sense precautions must also be used. For instance, having all the windows barred will be useless if a transom is left open or an employee is careless with his keys. Only by applying all preventive techniques diligently can the businessman or homeowner assure that the burglars profits do not become his loss. Apply Now for Army ROTC Scholarship It’s not too late to apply for an Army ROTC four-year college scholarship. Deadline for sending in an application is January 15, 1970. Winners will be announced in the Spring of 1970. Young men who are high school .^seniors ai$, motivated, toward an Army career are eligible to apply for one of the 1 200 scholarships. The scholarship may be used at any of Ill'Ll M Cljnstmas ;, draper X 5> With ino-t sincere hopes that peace and happiness he with ib all. Manv thank' Betty Jane and Ruby Village Beauty Salon Amissville, Va. the 277 colleges and universities in the United States offering the four-year Army ROTC program Scholarship winners receive their full tuition, textbook exists and laboratory fees, plus a $5C per month allowance for the full four years. Winners may select academic courses in the field ol their choice-the only additional requirement being the completion of officer training subjects. Upon graduation, they are commissioned second lieutenants in the Army and fulfill theii military obligation by serving four years on active duty. High school seniors, theii parents or teachers may obtain more information by writing: ROTC Scholarships, Fort Meade Md. 20755. r Christmas Gi eer VVe hope lots of good cheer will be coming your wav during the holiday season . . . and may we say thank you for your patronage Unger's Bootery 206 S. Main Culpeper, Va. At this festive time of year it is our tradition to express the gratitude we feel for the privilege of serving our fine customers and friends. gfcigt'tt Culpeper, Va. Jou ous Christmas UJ*snes In the happy spirit of the holiday that abounds, we thank our faithful neighbors and friends. Johnson’s Grocery Sperryville, Va. ($ood ^Tidings Let the eternal light of love, the symbol of His birth, shine into every heart, bringing peace to all. Martin Furniture Co., Inc. Culpeper, Va.

Adamson - Snead Vows Exchanged Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church The marriage of Miss Dana Kay Snead, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Raynor Varser Snead of Washington, Va., to Eric Earl Adamson, son of Mrs. Rowena LaCoste Adamson of Washington, D.C. and Mr. Keith Earl Adamson who is presently a Foreign Service Officer in Laos, took place Saturday afternoon, December 20, 1969 in Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington, Va. The Rev. John R. Frizzell, Jr., Rector of St. Albans Church, Annandale, officiated and the Rev. M. William Hargett, Rector, assisted. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a formal princess line gown of candlelight satin with a chapel train. The neckline was enhanced with a bib of Chantilly lace embroidered with seed pearls. The elbow length sleeves were edged with the same lace and generous appliques of lace bordered the hemline. Her full length veil of candlelight illusion fell from a petal cluster of Chantilly lace and seed pearls. She carried a bouquet of white roses centered with white gardenias. Mrs. Reverdy Hamlin Jones III of Lexington was matron of honor and Miss Mary Elizabeth Snead was her sister’s maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Rayner Varser Snead, Jr. of Charlottesville, Mrs. Joan Garber Winfrey of Washington, D. C. and Mrs. Hans Wachtmeister ol Staunton. The attendants were dressed in full length gowns of cranberry velvet trimmed in candlelight lace at the neckline and wrists. They wore varigated holly with cranberry velvet streamers in their hair and carried a basket of holly. Walter George Birkel of Cambridge, Massachusetts was best man and, the ushers were Rayner V. Snead Jr. of Charlottesville, Samuel Doran Snead and Thomas William ... To All! Especially To Oar New Neighbors! Mr. and Mrs. John S. Armstrong of Alexandria who bought Oak Shade from Mrs. Miriam Virginia Walter; Kenneth W. Latham of Sterling who bought woodland in Culpeper County; and to Mrs. Orelia Berry, buyer of the Addison Clarke property near Amissville. Also Mr. Jessie Walther who bought to increase the size of his place; and to Exclusive Diplomat Estates Inc., buyers of 175 acres near Castleton from Col. Ralph P. Andrews et als. Also Mr. and Mrs. Roy F. Jenkins, formerly of Rappahannock, who bought a homesite near The Kennels; and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Varkett of Front Royal who bought the Courtney property near Hope Hill; and Mrs. Hilda Kalish of D.C., tjxuyer of a beautiful homesite below Scrabble and near Blackwater Creek; also Mr. Carl Frentz, who bought near Alum Springs, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Knighting who bought additional land near Hope Hill. We appreciate the opportunity to serve the above sellers and buyers. Also, we will appreciate the opportunity to serve others. List your property with us; or if you're in the maket for a place let us know. Needed now: A 450-500 acre beef cattle operation in Rappahannock. Ray T. Cannon, Broker W. H. (Bill) Lyne, Associate Amissville Office: 931-4111 Castleton Office: 937-4567 meuuy chuistmas < Tis the season to be jolly, and to wish you rod your family a Yuletide filled with every happiness. RappauauHOch Jtoma Mutual "liA* OnAuAauc* Company WASHINGTON VIRGINIA The next beet thing to water for ufttY Snead, Washington, brothers of the bride; and Marque Keith Adamson, brother of the bridegroom from Arlington. Miss Elizabeth Ann Wachtmeister, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Wachtmeister and god child of the bride, was the flower girl. Christopher Smith, the bridegroom’s nephew and son of Lt. and Mrs. Michael 0. Smith of Seaside, California, was ring bearer. A reception followed at Fairlea, home of the bride’s parents. Mrs. Snead wore a dress and jacket ensemble of pink silk and worsted with accessories in a darker shade of pink. She had a corsage of white gardenias. Mrs. Adamson chose a dress and coat of ice blue and silver brocade and a white fur hat. Her flowers were also white gardenias. For her wedding trip the bride wore a red, white and blue dress and a white coat with Navy accessoies and the gardenias from her bridal bouquet. After January the first, the couple will reside at Fort Defiance, Va. where Mr. Adamson has a teaching position at Augusta Military Academy. Pre-Nuptial Parties For Miss Snead Dr. and Mrs. John P. Snead and Mr. and Mrs. Janies W. Coates of Sperryville entertained at the latter’s home with a party in honor of Miss Dana K. Snead and Eric E. Adamson on Friday evening, December 19 following the rehearsal. Members of the family and wedding party who attended were Terry Birkel of Cambridge, Mass., Mrs. Joan Winfrey of Washington, D. C., Mr. and Mrs. Hans Wachmeister and their daughter, Anne, of Staunton, Mr. and Mrs. Reverdy Jones of Lexington, Miss Addie C. Roadcap of Charlottesville, the Rev. John R. Frizzell of Annandale, the Rev. and Mrs. William Hargett, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nichols and their son, Andy and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schaefer. Those of the bride’s family attending were Judge and Mrs. R. V. Snead, Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Snead, Jr., Samuel D. Snead, Bill Snead, Miss Mary Elizabeth Snead, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Doran, grandparents, Miss Caroline Doran of Kansas City, Missouri and Mrs. John R. Ruskin. Also attending from the groom’s family were Mrs. Rowena Adamson of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Rowena Pennock of New Orleans, La., Mrs. Michael Smith and children of Seaside, California, Mrs. Linda Fieck of New York City and Marque Adamson of Arlington. Mrs. Reverdy Jones of Lexington and Mrs. George H. Davis, Jr. entertained at a luncheon at the Davis home in Washington Saturday in honor of Miss Snead and her attendants. Those present were Mrs. Rowena Adamson, Mrs. Rowena Pennock, Mrs. Michael Smith, Mrs. Lina Fieck, Mrs. R. V. Snead, Mrs. W. T. Doran, Mrs. R. V. Snead, Jr., Miss Mary E. Snead, Mrs. Hans Wachmeister and her daughter Anne, Mrs. Fred Schaefer and Mrs. Joan Winfrey. Smokey Sayt: -to all America! engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. James William Fletcher of Sperryville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mildred Buckner, to Mr. George Nicholas Slater of Richmond, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Robert Slater of Upperville. Service News Airman Florence G. Mahoney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Mahoney of Chester Gap, has completed basic training at Lackland AFB, Tex. She has been assigned to Sheppard AFB, Tex., for training as an accounting specialist. Airman Mahoney is a 1969 graduate of Rappahannock County High School in Washington, Va. Miss Fletcher graduated from St. Catherine’s School, Pine Manor Junior College and the College of William and M- }. She is now a Senior at The T. C. Williams School of Law of the University of Richmond, Richmond. She made her debut in Boston, Massachusetts in 1964. Mr. Slater graduated from Episcopal High School and the University of Virginia. A Lieutenant in the United States Naval Reserve (Inactive), he is presently associated with United Virginia Bank State Planters, as an administrator in the Personal Trust Department. A summer wedding is planned. THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, Washington, Va. 5 Thursday, December 25, 1969 to sparkle with jov and excitement for all, may we take a moment to say thanks so much for vour loyal patronage throughout the year. Tarn Frist INCORPORATED Warrenton, Va. OF THE SEASON we wish you a Happy Holiday and look forward to the New Year Sarah Latham Ruthie Keyscr Ruth Perkins RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA

Flint Hill and Area Hews Mrs. Ruth J. Keyser Mrs. Phoebe ,Liebig and son Stuart of Pacific Palisades, Calif, arrived Tuesday to be the guests of her mother Mrs. R. B. Allen and Dr. Allen at Stone House Hollow. T/Sgt. and Mrs. William A. Moore, Jr. and son W.A. Ill of Myrtle Beach. S.C. are expected to spend the holidays with Sgt. Moore’s parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moore. Miss Judy Lillard and Miss Jean Lillard and Richard Becker, all of Wheaton, Md. will spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Carson Lillard. Mrs. Joan Spence of Madison College will spend the holiday vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. William W. Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller will spend the holiday with their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Carl Howell in Madison Heights. Mr. and Mrs. Judd Burke will spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swift and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Light in Hopewell. Robert L. Massie, Jr. of Richmond is spending the holidays with his mother Mrs. F. W. Spalding. Miss June Jordan of Pensacola, Fla. spent the weekend with Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jr. Miss Dorothy Moore of Vienna s spending the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Louis Vloore. Expected during the holidays at the Moore home are VIr. and Mrs. Charles Sours and laughter Frances Lee and Betty lane of Leona, N.J. To To each and every one ot our good friends and patrons, we extend, with sincere appreciation, warm wishes for a most memorable holiday. Crafton & Sparks Culpeper, Va. Were calling to wish you a very Merry Christmas VIRGINIA TELEPHONE I TELEGRAPH CO. Business Office 306 N. Royal Ave. FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA Dial 635-2128 tie exchange of Christmas greetings among friends is one of the happiest traditions of this season. We extend jJfv our greetings to jmmllliilliiilh all of you ... along with a !*> heartfelt . thanks. SperryviUe Corner Store Sperryville, Va. MERITORIOUS MAST — Radioman Second Gass Ernest F. Gater, USN, has been awarded a Meritorious Mast for his work as a Teletypewriter Operator in the Defense Communications Agency (DCA) Operations Center in Arlington (Va.). Capt. John Sparger, USN, Center Cheif, presented the award. Gater lives at 6141 Willston Dr., Falls Church. He is son of Mrs. James Gater, Sperryville, Va. , I Woodville Socials By Mrs. Josephine Vest The Woodville Baptist Church held its annual Christmas dinner Friday night at Holly House. Everyone enjoyed the surprise visit from Santa and a touch of the real reason for celebrating along with carol singing concluded the program. Those in attendance were: Rev. and Mrs. B. Gale Titchenell, Bobby and Sue; Mr. and Mrs. Maurice O’Bannon; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Payne, Janet and Jean; Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Clark and Misty; Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Wood Jr. and Henry B.; Mrs. Henry Wood; Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Johnson; and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson. Also Mrs. Lillie Butler; Mrs. Charlie Settle; Mrs. Lacy Orange; Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners; Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hitt; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daczewitz; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Titchenell and Jeff; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Payne and Tommie Lee; Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Falls and David; Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Burke and Richie. Weekend guests of Mrs. Amos Butler were Mr. and Mrs. Winston Sibert and Becky and John, and Miss Suzanne Brinky of Takoma Park, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Percel Nicholson and son Donald of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. George C. Hawkins of Sperry ville were visitors Saturday night of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Butler. Miss Beth O’Bannon of The College of William and Mary arrived Friday to spend the Christmas holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Maurice O’Bannon. Mrs. Charlie Settle and Mr. and Mrs. John Woodward of Alexandria attended a birthday party in honor of Mrs. Settles’ grandson, Ricky Bayne in Culpeper on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest and Patsy and Todd attended the annual Safeway Christmas party for the children in Madison on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Spicer and children Konrad and Sherry of Richmond were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mrs. H. B. Winfrey. Mr. and Mrs. James Falls and David were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Falls and family in Woodbridge on Sunday. % l V W £ ejoice! Today, (us in His time, let us rejoice and renew faith at this Holy Season. Thank you. Yowell Hardware Company Culpeper, Va. i Steering a smooth road to a holiday that is miles long with all good wishes for you and yours. Our deep thanks tor your patronage. Piedmont Gltevtolet-Gldl ^ % Culpeper, Va. Women Employed - - (Continued from Page 1) providing the family with an extra paycheck. A study shows that if a wife works full-time, all year round, she contributes an average of 38 percent to the total family income. The extent to which women, especially married women, have been entering the job market is brought out in national reports released by the Census Bureau and the Labor Department. The finding is that more than a third of the wives in the nation, 15,845,000 of them, are in the paid labor force now, as compared with only about one-fifth in 1952. What induces married women to take jobs? In most cases, money is the answer. With some it is a matter of necessity and, with others, the desire to live on a better scale than they would be able to otherwise. In many instances, too, the purpose is to save for a child’s education, or to pay off debts or to escape boredom. Single women have also been entering the labor force in ... is calm and quiet reaches every corner of this snow-covered landscape to remind us of the beautiful peace that is ours to share at Christmas time. And so we greet you and yours with best wishes for a wonderful holiday season . . . and heartfelt thanks to our dear friends and neighbors for your continued patronage, loyal trust, support. FURNITURE COMPANY Two Locations: Front Royal, Va. Culpeper ,?Va. Service News Pfc Bobby Scott, who has been stationed with the U. S. Army at Fort Eustis, Va., is epending a leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Scott at Amissville. He will report for duty at Fort Dix, N. J. on January 7 and will go to Vietnam in the near future. Sgt. James Whitmer who has been stationed at Fort Hood, Texas with the U.S. Army arrived Saturday to spend a ten day leave with his mother, Mrs. Charles Turner Haynes and Mr. Haynes. At the end of his leave he will return to Ft. Hood. steadily growing numbers, the figures indicate. In Rappahannock County, there has been a definite increase, since 1960, in the proportion of females - married and single - who are holding down jobs. The 1960 census listed a total of 449 at work, equal to 24.2 percent of the female population over age 14. It has now reached approximately 28.4 percent. s' / We wish you harmony /and glad tidings at this jolly y' season. Sincere thanks / lor the privilege of serving you. Sperryville and Flint Hill Barbershops in the bustle of this jolly season to greet our dear friends •; and patrons with good wishes. •**' Thank you. &fc,4 , a Serving Your Area Since 1901 Your Authorized Oliver, New Holland and Frigidaire Dealer J. A. Swan Jr. & Company Culpeper, Virginia

Amtssville Area. News and Personals Mr. and Mrs. Paul Newton and daughter Michelle of Round Lake Park, 111. arrived Saturday to spend the Christmas holiday and additional time with Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Riley and other relatives. Mrs. Odessa Ficklin and Miss Phoebe Green will be dinner guests Christmas Day of Mrs. W. 0. Cooley in Bethesda, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mann of Suitland, Md. and Mr. and Mrs.; David Hoadley of Arlington will be guests for the day Christmas of Mrs. Sarah Latham and daughter Susan. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Green and children Melody and C. M., accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Weaver of Culpeper, were visitors Sunday of Mrs. C. M. M. Green at Mountain View Rest Home in Aroda. Mrs. William Britton and children Carolyn and Ben of Front Royal were also her visitors Sunday. Mrs. Leonard Davis and family of Chapel Hill, N. C. will arrive Christmas Day for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hackley. Mrs. A. C. Latham will join Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Latham and daughter of Fredericksburg and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Martin for Christmas dinner at the home ofi Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Barron, Viewtown. Attending a film of Billy Graham at Jeffersonton Saturday night were Mrs. Norvel James, Mrs. Ethel Cooksey, Mrs. Hugh Riley, the Rev. and Mrs. Charles Kindred and family and Mrs. A. C. Latham and- granddaughter Jennifer Carder of Culpeper who was Mrs. Latham’s guest from Friday until Sunday. Mrs. Elizabeth Suter and son Johnny of Radford will return home Christmas Eve after spending ten days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Norvel James. Miss Thelma James of Charlottesville spent Saturday with her parents and their guests Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Donovan of Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Geer and Mrs. Mary Ann Blair, all of Charlottesville. George Kidwell returned home Saturday after being a patient in Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. Visitors Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Kidwell were Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dumal of Falls Church. Their guests Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Clate of Alexandria and in the evening the Kidwells were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kidwell and children of Castleton. Guests Sunday of Mrs. Dolly Melbome were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Clement and family of Manassas Park and Mr. and Mrs. Emory Shifflett and children of Alexandria. Arriving Christmas Eve to spend the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Halle and Terri are Mr. and Mrs. Warren Wines and daughter Kimberley of Bethesda Md. Dinner guests Christmas Day of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Terhune will be Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hanson and three children of Lanham, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Terhune and three children and Mr. and Mrs. Oren D. Bruton, all af Bowie, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pierson and family will spend the I \ I . ’ Thanks for your most generous good will. To you and yours we wish a Merry Christmas. sBaWMtf 4, *!*/&' S&umc* Culpeper, Va. t&e dedd&K fauu cvitft faff ^bel-Ria Clecbuc Go., Otic. Castleton, Va. Charlie Gasch 937-4443 GREETINGS TO OUR WONDERFUL PATRONS! ■ RapfuJuuMOcA fauvuiMC* Agency Mrs. Mary H. Lea Washington, Va. holidays in Columbus, Ohio as guests of Mrs. John H. Dyer and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pierson. Dinner guests Sunday night of the Piersons were Mr. and Mrs. John Creel of Boston, Va. and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Burner and daughter Faye. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Bowey were dinner guests Sunday of Dr. and Mrs. William Linne’ in Fairfax and in the evening visited the Rev. and Mrs. Charles Kindred. The Boweys will be dinner guests Christmas Day of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maxsell in Silver Spring, Md. Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Laing and Miss Nini Laing will spend Christmas Day with Dr. and Mrs. Noel Laing and family in Purcellville where they will be joined by Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Platt of Annanpolis, Md. Carolers Entertain The residents of the Virginia Baptist Home in Culpeper were entertained Sunday by the intermediate and young people’s classes of Amissville Baptist Church Sunday School. The group, under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Waggener, sang carols, impersonated Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, had Santa with them and distributed gifts. Fire Victims NKW YORK — Fire lends to i victimize the very old and die \erv voting. The Insurance Information Institute notes that the highest death rate bv fire is , among persons (15 sears ol age j or older: the second highest rate among children under 5. Personals from Sperryville and Vicinity Mrs. B. M. Varner, Correspondent Mrs. Roy L. Reeve left Dulles Airport on Sunday to visit her mother, Mrs. G. W. Fullerton in Reform, Alabama for the holidays. i Phil Hawkins of Chowan College, Murfreesboro, N.C. irrived on Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hawkins. They will be joined For the Christmas holiday by Mr. ind Mrs. Fred H. Codding and son Hayden of Centreville. Mrs. Della B. Howard spent the weekend with Mrs. Virginia Lewis ind Miss Ruth Menefee. Expected dinner guests on Christmas Day of Mr. and Mrs. Rodes Brown at Rock Villa are Mr. and Mrs. Rodes Brown Jr. ind Margaret and Rodes III of razewell, Susan Brown of A'esthampton College, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown and three sons jf Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Diompson and daughter Anne Rodes of Fork Union, Mrs. Lee rhornton III of Culpeper and Mrs. Lee Thornton, Jr. Mrs. Netus Brown is spending ;he holidays with her son-in-law md daughter Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Costaldi and family in Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Updike of Biloxi, Miss, arrived on Saturday ;o spend the holidays with Mr. ind Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer and on Freddie. They were joined for Christmas Eve dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Jacobs and son Ricky of Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Brown and laughters were Friday overnight juests of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. 3rown and sons in Hanover, Pa. T/Sgt. James and Mrs. Swindler vV Please accept this old-fashioned wish for a cheery, wonderful holiday season . . . along with a warm "thank you.' Piedmont Small Loans Culpeper, Va. Sincerest wishes tor happy holiday times from the staff anu management of Flint Hill, Va. A Christmas rrayer ^Wlay the beautiful meaning of Christmas ... living through the ages to inspire men everywhere... continue to live in your own heart and mind. And may your Christmas be filled with }oy. H.R. WateAA, 9+tc. Atlantic Refining Co. Culpeper. Va. and three children, Natalie, Jimmy and Bobbee arrived on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Swindler for the holidays after a four year tour of duty in Ankara, Turkey. Enroute home they visited in London, England. Randolph Devers who has been a patient in Culpeper Memorial Hospital for several weeks returned home on Tuesday. Buddy Devers of Front Royal visited him on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brown and family entertained at a pre-Christmas family dinner on Sunday at their home “Missin Acre”. Their guests included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jortes of Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Griffith and daughters, Peggy and Linda, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bruce, Roy Williams and son Mike all of Front Royal. Also Mike Reynolds of New Jersey, Charles Bruce of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor of Culpeper, John Lee Taylor and Margie Ferness of Arlington, Mrs. J. D Brow n of Buena Vista and Mrs Nina B. Brown. Mrs. J. D. Brown remained for a weeks visit. Christmas Five and holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Aylor were Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Co/./.o of Falls Church, Buddy Aylor of Annandale and Charles Battaglia of Howard Beach, New York. Mrs. W. A. Harrison and Kevin and Karen attended the Whitehurst Reunion in Raleigh, North Carolina on Sunday and returned home on Monday. r Clarence Jenkins was transferred Friday f am the Culpeper Memorial Hospital to the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. During the weekend several members of his family visited him including Mr. and Mrs. Larr^ Sheppard and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Reel, all of 'Laurel, Md., Ivan Jenkins of Alexandria and Mrs. Mabel Deal of Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph E. Patzig left Sunday from Dulles Airport for Switzerland where they will visit their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Peter Patzig in Geneva. The Patzigs recently sold their home in Sperryville and plan to spend several months in Europe. Dr. Carroll B. Quaintance returned Friday from a three weeks business trip which took him to France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden. Intervening weekends were spent in Karlejuhe. Germany and with his son-in-law and daughter Capt. and Mrs. Ulrich Maeyer in Bruckenaw, Germany. Snead Christening The Ministration of Holy Baptism was performed by the Rev. William M. Hargett at Trinity Episcopal Church Sunday for Rayner Yarser Snead, III, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Snead, Jr. of Charlottesville, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Smith and Judge and Mrs. R. V. Snead of Washington. Acting as godparents were Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Lea, Jr., Samuel D. Snead and Miss Libby Snead who acted as proxy for Mrs. Lee Dillard. We re ringing in the holiday season with the best of wishes for you and yours. And a heartv thank vou to our faithful Datron DICK C. WEAVER & SON CULPEPER, VIRGINIA At this holy season, may we take the opportunity to wish you every blessing! NF.TUS “SONNY” BROWN” Your Ford Salesman Sperryville, Virginia eHBISTIMAS In appreciation of your patronage. .. Best wishes to customers and iriends for a holiday filled with the happy sounds of laughter. Merry Christmas. Slt&UfOA, C&ifUVuUi&n Front Royal, Va. THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, Washington, Va. 7 Thursday, December 25, 1969 Apply Now for Summer Federal Jobs Rep. John 0. Marsh, Jr., recommends that students hoping for summer jobs with the Federal Government next summer submit applications during this holiday season. ‘‘There is increasing competition for the limited number of such positions available, and the nationwide civil service examination procedure used to fill most of them already is in progress,” Marsh noted. He said applications must be made under announcement 414 of the U. S. Civil Service Commission on an official application form of the Commission. ‘‘Announcement 414 contains detailed information about the summer jobs which will be available, and it should be obtained by interested students from the U. S. Civii Service Commission, Washington, D. C. 20415, He explained that applications received by January 9 would bt listed for the examination to be given February 14, and those received by February 4 would be scheduled for the test on March 14. . "The Commission has informed New Arrivals Mr. and Mrs. William Scott Dewhirst of Richmond announce i the birth of a daughter, Ann : Dudley, on December 18, 1969 at ! Stuart Circle Hospital. Richmond. Grandparents of the little girl are Mrs. L„ J. Turner of Washington, Va. and Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Dewhirst of Hampton. ; Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Weitz, jjr. of Warren, Ohio announce the birth of a daughter, Wendy Leigh, on December 18, 1969 in a j Warren Hospital. The baby’s grandparents are Col. and Mrs. E. A. Me Near of Greenwood. Washington, Va. and Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Weitz of Margate, Florida. me that applications it receives after February 4 will not be accepted for the competitive test," Marsh warned. The minimum age for applicants is 18, he said, except that the minimum may be waived for high school graduates who are at least 16 years old at the time of appointment. is on his way with a sleighful of jolly wishes for you, plus a hearty, warm “Thank you” from Vi wM grateful us, too. i k o ■ • X*.- . -• * 5 P. /IppliastceA, Culpeper, Va. HAPPY HOLIDAYS May they glow with lots of good cheer and good times! Coverston’s Watch Shop Front Royal, Va. L/ /' . • \ » v ' MAY YOUR HOLIDAYS BE BRIGHT WITH JOY! MilUtuj 6<X. Culpeper, Y'a.

MicheUe Hargett was so pleased with the book which Santa gave ler Saturday at the Library that she found a quiet corner and mmediately began to use her book. She was so enthralled with the :ontents of the volume that she did not even know her picture had )een taken. She is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. William largett of Washington. May your tree be trimmed with all the fun and festivity of /. the Christmas season. This greeting comes your way with deep appreciation for your patronage and good will. Globe Pontiac Culpeper, Va. Santa Claus was quite a hit when he visited Rappahannock Library in Washington on Saturday. He was greeted by a large crowd of youngsters who received a gift of a book from him. Robert Burke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Burke of Washington, sits on Santa’s lap and chats with him, in photo at left. Above is Kimberly A y 1 o r, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moody Aylor, Washington, who was not the least bit hesitant about greeting St. Nick. She was among the numerous children who enjoyed his visit. News of Interest from Washington Area By Mrs. Ruth J. Keyset Mr. and Mrs. Reverdy Jones of Lexington spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George H. Davis, Jr. and with Mr. and Mrs. Davis and Miss Cil Davis left to spend the Christmas holidays with the Rev. and Mrs. Park Dickerson and daughter Lynn in Johnson, Vermont. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Doran and Miss Caroline Doran of Kansas City, Mo. were the weekend guests of Miss Annie Miller Almond and will be the guests until after Christmas of Mr. and Mrs. Doran’s son-in-law and daughter, Judge and Mrs. R. V. Snead. Mrs. E. A. McNear left Tuesday for Warren, Ohio to visit her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Weitz and infant daughter. Col. McNear will join his family there for the Christmas holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vaughan of Stafford spent from Tuesday until Friday visiting friends in Red Bank, N. J. Guests of the Burkes on Christmas Day will be Mr. and Mrs. William P. Hershey of Bristol, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. John Metzger of Lorton, Mr. and Mrs. C. Cletus Burke of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Burke of Warrenton and Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Burke of Alexandria. The Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Buxton and, son Edward o£ JjpringfieW will spend Wednesday tffid Thursday at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Judge and Mrs. W. F. Moffett and family on Gay Street. Mr. and Mrs. Field Benton and son Hugh of Ft. Smith, Arkansas have arrived to spend the holidays with Judge and Mrs. B. M. Miller at their home on Mt. Salem Avenue. Guests on Friday of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nicholson were Mrs. Granville Bly of Strasburg and Mrs. Clyde Nethers of Arlington. Their guests on Sunday were Mrs. Merle Reynolds and children Cynthia and Junior and Mrs. Gloria Cameron and daughter Pamela of Fairfax. Dr. and Mrs. Brooke Moffett and daughter Robin of Norfolk will spend Christmas Day with Dr. Moffett’s mother, Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett. Mrs.* William Litsey of! Hampton was the weekend guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Smith at Spring House Farm. When she returned home on Monday she was accompanied by Mrs. VV. C. Campbell who will spend Christmas with her AVery Merry i Christmas to All! . ^appy holiday wishes to each and every one of you. And thanks for your very kind patronage. AontUon 6 LX “na HOOT Or BETTER FABRICS’* 142 N. Main Street Culpeper, Va_, 825-0304 son in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Paulson and family in Newport News. Mr, and Mrs. Rayner V. Snead, Jr. and Rayner V. Ill of Charlottesville are spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Smith. Mrs. B. R. Armel left Wednesday to spend the holidays with First Class Sgt. and Mrs. George E. Terry in Hampton. Mr. and Mrs. Allie Huff and Brian visited Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Perry in Charlottesville Friday night. J. Stant Weaver will spend Christmas Day with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Penaranda and family in Fairfax where they will be joined by Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wood of Culpeper and John Weaver of Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley attended a Christmas party Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Vincent in Annandale. The Weakleys will spend Christmas Eve and Day and also New Year’s at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dwyer in Woodbridge. Mr. and Mrs. Weakley will entertain at a family Christmas party December 28 at thejr home. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. F. Downing Wood at Sunnyside were J. Winston Kemper and Mrs. Bea Anderson of Manassas, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller of Flint Hill, Mrs. C. G. Reid and J. D. Keyser. Don Conover, a student at Staunton Military Academy will arrive December 28 for several days visit with Mrs. F. D. Wood and Miss Frances Wood. Mrs. Wood’s guests for Christmas dinner will be Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bowie of Culpeper, Miss Mary Miller Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Quenton McCoy and family, Mrs. C. G. Reid and J. D. Keyser. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Baumgardner, John and Ann of Annandale and Douglas Baumgardner of the Virginia Military Academy spent the weekend at their home in Harris Hollow. Mrs. Henry M. Keyser was the overnight guest Wednesday of Mrs. Thelma B. Clark in Falls Church and was the breakfast guest Thursday of her son, H. Magruder Keyser, jr. in Clifton. Mrs. Keyser, jr. and two sons are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schultz in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where Mr. Keyser will join them for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Mr. and Mrs. J. Newbill Miller entertained Tuesday evening at a ^irthday dinner honoring Mr. Miller’s father, D.::Ui : Miller, Guests included Mr. and Mrs. D. b. Miller, Jr. and' family of, pairfax and Mrs. Harry Hurtt. Miss Kaye Johnston and Miss Carolyn Johnston, both of Richmond, will spend Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Johnston. Mrs. T. C. Lea is spending the holidays with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Cargill and family in Bedford. Mrs. Kent Woolfolk of Louisa is expected to spend Christmas with her sister, Mrs. Irene Keyser. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Price, Jr. of Vienna were visitors Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Miller. Christmas Eve dinner guests of , I) i*T7 i) i» n sn it ,r-r i Dashing through the snow - There was not quite enough snow in Rappahannock Monday for a one-horse open sleigh, but freezing rain followed by snow produced this effect on vines and twigs north of Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser at The Oaks will be Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wood, Mrs. H. B. Winfrey and Mrs. Mary B. Quaintance, all of Sperryville, Dr. Kathleen Munn and Miss Margaret Ludwig. Christmas Day dinner guests of the Keysers will be Mr. and Mrs. Albert Slaughter of Leesburg, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Simpson of Luray, Mrs. Kent Woolfolk of Louisa and Miss Irene Keyser. Mrs. Henry M. Keyser will spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Nightengale and other friends in Williamsburg. Miss Nancy Buntin of V.C.U. in Richmond is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Buntin. Ruritans (Continued from Page 1) equated this department in the area of law enforcement with that of the fighting man in the U. S. Marine Corps. In the business portion of the meeting which followed, Alton Atwood, the Zone Governor from Front Royal, was called upon to issue the charge to the new officers elected for 1970. These were Nelson Burner, President; Edward Lawrence, Vice President; Charlie Priest, Treasurer; Jerry Curtis, Secretary; Sim Hutton, three-year director. Following this installation, President Burner urged all committee chairmen to organize the needs and the means to carry out their various objectives. At this holiday season, the Club voted three prizes to be given for the best overall appearance of Everyone! MARY CLEVERLEY The Village Shop Flint Hill, Virginia To you, sincere greetings and thanks . . . with every good wish that the joy and delight of the Yuletlde will be yours. Git** CulDeoer. Va. Christmas decorated homes within a three mile radius of Amissville. Christmas baskets will be distributed in conjunction with the Amissville Methodist Church. Club members were invited by Zone Governor Atwood to a zone meeting in Front Royal onJanuary 12, 1970 Herman R. Terhune rrue blessings of Christmas arise from that first wondrous Holy Night, and may they be yours. Thanks. I he Polings of ROCKY HORSE FARM Antiques Amiss ville, Va, A Very Merry a Holiday Season from All Of Us At ycuftteH of Culpeper 404 South Main Street CULPEPER VIRGINIA MAY YOUR HOLIDAYS BE BRIGHT WITH JOY . . . AND MAY GOOD FELLOWSHIP LIGHT UP YOUR WAY HuU N&UU & §<ut Huntly, Va.

An oldfashioned wish from us to you, dear friends. May your joys be many. And, special thanks. southern States Front Royal Coop., Inc. Front Royal, Va. $ % £ V £ In the spirit of this beautiful season, we greet our friends and extend sincere gratitude for their kindness and loyalty. CULPEPER BOOK STORE Culpeper, Va. What’s Happening In Education By Kenneth W. Stanley What will happen to Johnny, Susan, Rick, and the other Rappahannock students who will terminate their formal education with high school? Are they prepared for a job upon graduation? The National Advisory Council on Vocational Education reports that a boy or girl in a typical high school is either prepared for college or for nothing much at all. Twenty-five percent of young men and women 18 years of age will not qualify for the eight out of ten job opportunities which do not require a college education. Many public schools in Virginia are attempting to remedy this situation by offering courses in which students can receive “on-the-job” training in retail or trade occupations before graduation. Such programs require that participating students take several required courses in school during the morning - then report to their jobs in the community during the afternoon. Over the past two years, surveys have been conducted in Rappahannock County to determine the number of businesses that might agree to serve as “placement and training” stations for a limited number of students if such courses were offered in Rappahannock County High School. As a result of the rural locale and lack of businesses, the results of the two surveys were negative. In the interval, two high school graduations occurred and additional Rappahannock boys and girls entered the labor force in search of jobs. During the past two weeks, students in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades were surveyed to determine their interest in taking a portion of their classes each day at the Piedmont Vocational School next year, providing the necessary arrangements could be made. Under such a plan, selected students would have the opportunity of receiving specialized training in a vocational area that would provide them with “employable skills” upon graduation from school. Specific areas of training would include: Practical Nursing, Auto Mechanics, Cosmetology, your home be bright with joy all through this most festive of holiday seasons. To all of our friends we wish the merriest Christmas ever. f I Baldwin's Grocery Washington, Va. Masonry, Data Processing, I Electricity, Electronics, Cabinet ] Making and Carpentry. 1 This is another effort at providing non-coilege bound I Rappahannock students with 1 employable skills that would 1 benefit their future. i Rubella Awareness i Campaign Mapped ! The State Department of j Health announced today that it , will conduct a campaign in { cooperation with the Medical , Society of Virginia and local . chapers of the National Foundation - March of Dimes to 1 urge parents to have their | children immunized against | “German” measles (rubella). I It was stated that a major , public education campaign would be conducted to clear up the public’s general confusion over j the difference between “German” measles and “old-fashioned” I measles - to differentiate between ! the rubella virus and rubeola virus, and the two separate ; vaccines that have been developed to combat them. The measles vaccine that was ; licensed in 1963 protects children only from rubeola, variously known as the “old-fashioned 7 to 10-day,” “big,” “red” or “hard” , measles. Vaccine for rubella, ( which is commonly called, “German” or “3-day” measles, was licensed just last June. Prior, to that time there was no, protection from this disease. Parents will be urged to take their children to their private doctors for rubella immunization. The State Health Department does not have sufficient funds to furnish the vaccine for all the children in Virginia. The campaign will be conducted through billboards, posters and the communications media. Social Security Q. and A. According to Mrs. Hazel F. Crumpton, manager of the Winchester Social Security office, questions and answers are an effective way of helping people understand social security. Questions from women, and appropriate answers are featured in this column. Q. I have never worked under social security. Can I qualify for any benefits based on my husband’s work? A. If your husband is getting retirement or disability benefits, you will be eligible for wife’s benefits, if you are 62 or older. If you are under 62 you can also collect benefits if you have in your care a child under 18, or one disabled before 18, who is entitled to child’s benefit based on your husband’s social security record. Q. Can a woman get both herj own social security retirement benefit and also the full wife’s benefit based on her husband’s! work? j A. No. She gets her own1 retirement benefit. But if thej amount of the wife’s benefit! based upon her husband’s social1 security record is higher the difference is added to her retirement benefit--in effect, she gets the higher of the two' benefits. Q. What advantage is there to a, working wife building up her own] social security protection? A. For one thing, she will not have to wait until her husband retires to get her benefits. She can take her retirement benefits as early as age 62 - whether or not her husband is drawing benefits at the time. Benefits to a dependent wife cannot start until the husband is on the social security benefit rolls. Another point - a woman getting her own benefit will be paid even though her ...;«$• *•* ■ ■ m* j~. m G. REETINGS C-J/llow us this moment, to send our sincere and hearty thanks and best wishes to all our friends and neighbors, whom we have served with pleasure and pride throughout the year. May the best of holidays be yours. WO E. Davis St. Dowell’s Jewelry 825-0110 Culpeper, Va. lusband goes back to work full or < )art-time. All or some of the < >enefits of a dependent wife may >e withheld when her husband 1 'oes to work, depending on the unount of his earnings and how i iteadily he works. A working i wife, in addition to a retirement: ncome, is building valuable social ] ecurity protection for herself; md her family in the event that i be becomes disabled or dies. The 1 children of a woman worker can < jualify for monthly payments if< heir mother should die ~i jayments that continue at least intil they are 18 and up until 22 f they remain in school and are in married. Disability benefits ilso can be paid to a woman worker and to her dependents, rhese survivors and disability jenefits are payable whether or lot the husband and father is iving in the same household and contributing to the support of the ’amily. Q. What survivors benefits are lay able if my husband dies? A. If your husband has worked ong enough under social security, survivors benefits may be payable o: A) all children under 18; B) my children between 18 and 22 who are full-time students; and C) my children, regardless of the tge, who have been severely lisabled since before they ■cached their 18th birthday. Q. Can I get wife’s benefits vhen my ex-husband begins lrawing his social security etirement or disability benefits? A. Yes, if you are 62, have not emarried and meet certain upport requirements. Q. What happens to my widow’s benefit if I remarry? A. This depends on whether ^ou are under 60 with children or iver 60: If you are under 60 and caring for a child also entitled to oenefits, your benefits generally >top when you remarry (but the child’s benefits continue). However, if you marry another social security beneficiary (except wish you;. ^ a Merry * .^Christmas * sleighful of thanks and good wishes to everyone at Christmas. Y J. F. Forsyth Front Royal, Va. >ne entitled to payments as a :hild under 18 or 18-22 in school ’ull time) your benefits would :ontinue. If you are 60 or older ~ benefits continue even if you emarry. If your new husband is lot a social security beneficiary, rou will collect a monthly layment equal to one-half of four deceased husband’s etirement benefit. If your new msband is receiving retirement or lisability benefits, you will get ither the wife’s benefit on his ecord or the adjusted widow’s v&Gztt&waHaH&ianaH&t&ta THE SPIRIT OF May the true spirit of Christmas fill your hearts and homes, our sincere thanks to all. FRONT ROYAL, VA. benefit, whichever is larger. If your new husband is entitled to benefits as a dependent widower, parent, or as a person disabled in childhood, the amount of your widow’s benefit will continue to be the same. If any, of our readers have questions they may call 667-1511 or visit the local office at 20 S. Cameron St. Smokey Sayg “CAREFUL WITH FIRE My Friends: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with Health and Happiness ^ Mr*. J. Bradley Atkins Atlantic Service Station Sperryville, Va. A.s choir voices sing out in joyful celebration of the glorious Christmas season, yyp; lend nnr nwn witf) praises to Him and to all men of good will. May your holiday be filled with good cheer, d hank you tor making the past year so successful. Front Royal, Va. Av iq> May the essence of Christmas once again fill your heart and home with peace and lasting serenity. 1 o all our faithful and steadfast patrons, we wish the very best at the holiday season. COMMONWEALTH CORP. 424 Manassas St. v - Front Royal

I SOL CLASSIFIED ADS RATES: Five cents per word for first Insertion; 50c mini* ■a* charge, cash with order. Fear cents per word each additional insertion game copy. If billed, add 25 cents booking' charge. Cards of Thanks 50c minimum In Memoriams $1.00 minimum. Cash must accompany cards of thanks and memoriams. FOR SALE: 1200 bales mixed hay. iM. W. Brown, 987-8468. __tfk DO YOU NEED MONEY? Why not become an AVON Representative — women are earning $$$ selling cosmetics in their spare time. You sell locally. Call Now: 373-5311, Mrs. Laura Greiser, P.O. Box 203, Fredericksburg, Va. 12-24; 1-31 NO HUNTING on my property. Alice R. Wood. 1-15-k __ _12-24 6k TOLSON’S TILE - Free estimates on installation of ceramic tile and accessories. Call 937-3553, Amissville, Va. tfk NO HUNTING or Trespassing on' our land north of Flint Hilt. Clark and Flora Jones. 12-25-p A NEW PLAN makes it easy for you or your wife to become The Rawleigh Dealer in your area. Good profits daily. Your own credit standing is all that’s needed to start. ®*Write Rawleigh, P.O. Box 4877, Richmond, Va. 23229 12-4-3k MERRY CHRISTMAS! AVON gives you the opportunity to turn spare time into money, selling superb line of gift items to neighbors. Start now. Call 373-5311, Laura Greiser, P.O. Box 203, Fredericksburg, Va. 12-25k LUMBER and BUILDING Material. The news is all over town that the Jim1 Carpenter Company is the place to buy a complete house. One man said he saved $800 on his1 house; others say even more. Enough said! Jim Carpenter Co., Inc. Madison, Va. Tel. 948-4460 or 948-4322. fcf EARLY’S CARPET SERVICE. Alterations, repairs and expert carpet cleaning. Carpets of distinction, "Patcraft,” "Salem” and “Painter.” Direct to your home. Selling, installation; free estimates. 937-4404, Amiss valle, Va. tfk Home Improvement. Our skilled workmen are specialists in all types of home improvements and remodeling: reroofing, sidings of all types, (aluminum, insulated, asbestos), fiberglass blown insulation, storm windows and doors, awnings, etc. Easy, long-term financing with no down payment. Call Warrenton, Va. 347-7994 Collect for free estimate and references from satisfied customers. If no answer call 743-5020 Collect. Fairview Home Improvement Corporation, Lurav, Va. Established 1952. tfk DRAPERIES CUSTOM MADE for home or office. Wide price rantte. LARGE SELECTION of patterns. JOHNSON’S “The Home of Better Fabrics’' 142 N. Main St. - Culpeper 1 0-2tf The Village Shop Main St. Flint Hill, Va. ANNUAL CLEARANCE Dec. 26th thru Jan. 3 Closed Jan. 6 thru Jan. 27 Open Tues. thru Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. SAW MILL FOR SALE: 3 Head Block Farquhar mill with MM Power Unit. All in {rood condition and ready to work. Alton W. Mathews, Bentonville, Va., 635-9926. It THINKING of selling- your FARM? If it is 100 acres or more please call Mrs. Ed Harris, with Edw. A. Harris & Associates, at 675-3630, [Brokers, Harris Hollow Road, Washington, Va. 10-16tfk W'ANTED: Farm worker for orchard and cattle operation —Must be experienced in operating machinery. Call L. J. Kilby, days, 987-2211 or nites; 987-2551, Sperryville, Va. tfk LAND FOR SALE: 5V2-acre building lot, $100 down, $50 per mo. at 6*7-, total price, $4,000. State road frontage. Others available. Let us sell your land. Call Mr, Evans, 703-280-5940 or write Henderson Realty, Box 329, McLean, Va. 1-8-k For Your Holiday Party needs Toms 'Meat Market, Culpeper, Va. has the largest selection of delicatessen meats in the area. 12-25-k FOR ALUMINUM STORM doors and windows call Culpeper Planing Mill, Culpeper, Va., 825-1755. WANTED: Man to work on dairy farm, modern house. Call 672-4823. 11-27-tf FOR SALE: Girls’ ski boots, size G, used two seasons. Excellent condition. Also dress shoes, size 7. Inquire at Rappahannock News office. Phone 675-3349. 12-18 WE ARE GOING to establish a route delivery service each Wednesday from Sperryville to the Washington, Flint Hill and Amissville areas. We will deliver feed, seed, fertilizer and other supplies. All orders received by 9 a.m. each Wednesday will be delivered to you on this truck. Call us today for complete details. Rappahannock Farmers’ Cooperative, Sperryville, Va., Phone 9872311. tfk FOR SALE: Oak slab wood $8 load delivered. Call 987-8240, West End Shell, Sperryville. 12-25p In Memoriam In loving memory of Wade Douglas Gilkey at C'hristmas, who departed this life three years ago, October 25, 1966. God must have loved him And held him most dear To have called him home In his early teenage year. God gave me the courage to face it, o meet the blow, Hut what it meant to lose you Only liod shall ever know. You will enhance ILis garden With no worry nor a care, And God will help me to understand, For a while I owned something rare. My heart still aches with loneliness, My eyes shed many a tear; God only knows how much I miss you As ends this sad year. Your loving Mother | In Memonam In sad but loving memory of our dear mother, Jessie Inez Jenkins, who passed away September 29, 1968. Another Christmas has come since you have jfone. We miss your sweet smiling face around your home, Mama. We cannot believe this to be true, to be here with Daddy without you. This holiday we hate to face, but mama we know you are at rest. Cod love you like us. Sadly missed by husband and children CROSSfT ORl) ♦ By Af C. Gordon ACR OSS 1 - African ^ - Modern name for Castile 10 - Of one of the continents 12 - Wood fragment 13 - Lair IS - Today's Thailand 17 - Shellac's ingredient 18 - Italian city 20 - Latin South America (abb.) 21 - Indefinite article 22 - Social function 23 - Deface m 25 - Jr.'s sire I 26 - Tin (chem.) I 27 - To admit - 28 - Time past - 29 - Affirmative vote £ 30 - Cleanser 1 32 - Land conquered _ by Caesar ^ 34 - Island group j 37 - Girl's name } 39 - Feline 3 40 - To perceive I 41 - Skill I 44 - Ancient besieged city (poss.) 46 - Seed container 48 - Volcanic matter 50 - Insect 51 - Is Indisposed 52 - Citizens of a European nation 55 - Baltic state DOWN 1 - Heroic poem 2 - Rap 3 - A greeting 4 - American aborigine 5 - Canal 6 - Has being -Fc 7 - Sloths 8 - Carpenter's 9 - Irish river 11 - Bahia man capital (poss.) 12 - Type of music 14 - Aerial train 16 - U.S. state {poss.) 18 - Feline talk 19 - did equine 22 - Subject matter 24 - Scoundrel 31 - Public notice 33 - Sloth 35 - Erode 36 - Situation of distress 37 - London suburb 38 - Beginning of an oyster 42 - Constellation 43 - Entertainment medium 45 - To a positionon 46 - Greek letter 47 - ... timer 49 - Male nickname 51 - Male name 53 - Royal Society (abb.) 54 - Nickel (chem .) FRONT ROYAL LIVESTOCK December 18, 1969 HOGS: heavy butchers 240-270 $24.75 to $27; light butchers 180190 $2*3 to $25; butcher sows 300500 $20 to $23.25 VEAL: ch. & prime 200-230 $47; ch. & pr. heavy 230-200 $38 to $42*; ch. & pr. light 150-200 $39 to $45; good 180-240 $38 to $42.50; standard 180-240 $28 to $34 SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Heifers: standard $22 to $24; utility $20 to $21 Cows: utility & commercial $18 to $22; canner & cut. $15 to $18.50; Bulls: util. & com. $24 to $27.90; cutter $21 to $23 STOCK-FEEDER CATTLE: Steers: 300-500 lbs.: ch. & fancy $32 to $34; good $30 to $31; med. $27 to $29; com. $23 to $25 Steers: 500-750 lbs.: good & ch. $30 to $33 10; med. $28 to $29; com. $22 to $26 Steers: 800 lbs. & up: med. $25 to $27; com. $21 to $24 Heifers: 300-500 lbs.: ch. & fancy $28 to $31; good $26 to $27; med. $23 to $24; com. $19 to $22 Heifers: 500-750 lbs.: good and ch. $26 to $28; med. $23 to $24; com. $19 to $21 Social Items Miss Joan Tutt of Hollis, L.I. New York and Mrs. Christine Clark and daughter Monique of Bronx, N.Y. were the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Major at their home Breeze Hill. Mrs. Fannie Jackson is spending Christmas in Washington, D.C. with her daughter Mrs. Carolyn Harrison and family. Bobby, Bernard and Ronald Harris of Washington, D. C. were Saturday visitors of their grandmother Mrs. Roberta Russell. Miss Anna Lewis and Miss Peggy Ann Andress of Washington, D. C. were visitors of friends and relatives over the weekend Christmas Programs The Sunday School of the Hopewell Baptist Church, Sperryville, is presenting their annual Christmas program on Sunday, December 28 at 2 p.m. Gifts will be exchanged. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. There will be a Christmas program at the Promise Land Baptist Church, Washington, Va., on Sunday, December 28 at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Senior Choir. Everyone is invited to attend this program. Card of Thank* The family of the late Mrs. Mary W. Fitzhugh would like to express their thankfulness to all of those who showed their sincere kindness and thoughtfulness during the time of their great sorrow in the lost of their dear beloved mother. (Signed) The Family WHO? WHEN? WHY? Once there was born to a young maiden, very young ■ just thirteen, a baby boy. She did not know why she was chosen to be the mother of this Divine Being, but she was happy that Yahweh VKXX'lgVVVWWVVVX'VVVVW' COMPLETE ONE-STOP Building Supply Hardware Paint Millwork Lumber Waifenton Building Material Co., Inc. ON THE BY-PASS WARRENTON, VA* Phone 347-1400 H. L BORDEN LUMBER GO. Lumber —:— Millwork —:— Building Supplies for QUALITY SERVICE phone 635-6123 \ Front Royal, Va. Rt 522 By-Paaa | chose her to be the vessel which was to deliver the Christ Child into the world in human form. She called the child Yeshua in her native tongue. He was also called the Son of God. When? Some claim that He was bom in the early spring about seven BC. His star was thought to be the juxtaposition of the planets Jupiter and Saturn. The astrologers, or wise men, knew about this natural phenomenon in advance so they journeyed to the little town of Bethlehem where the alignment between three planets would be most perfect. To them this phenomenon meant the birth of a great leader. They were there to greet HIM. Wise men, indeed. It seems that astronomers could read back among the stars and give us an exact time to celebrate the birth of <Mir Lord. Why? Why did this great spirit tabernacle for a little while in clay? John 3:16 gives us the answer. “God loved us so much he sent his SON into the world so that everyone who believes the SON will have abundant life.” That’s good enough for me. MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR. Chester Gap Area Social News Joe Williams, Bradley Williams and Hubert Gilkey attended the Rappahannock Fire Association meeting at Flint Hill on Friday night. Mrs. May belle Gilkey and Kelly, Mrs. Ethel Williams and Cindy, Mrs. Pearl Mills and Mrs. Ann Chadwell attended the Christmas program at the Rappahannock Elementary School on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Gilkey and family and Mr. Stanley Williams were Sunday dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. Donald H. McNeill of Front Royal. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sibert and family and Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Williams and family of Front Royal and Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Burnette and son of Falls Church. The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Dept, were called to the Black Rock Farm on Sunday afternoon for a field fire. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Gilkey and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bowers of Front Royal on Monday. Miss Barbara Steele had a Christmas party, Saturday night at the Fire Hall. There were approximately twenty in attendance. Christmas Gift Costs Nothing The most valuable Christmas gift that Virginians can give tt]s year is one that will cost them nothing. Sounds like a great bargain gift suggestion? It is. The idea comes from R. Kenneth Hudgins, Executive Director of the Old Dominion Eye Bank, an organization dedicated to the goal of providing human eye tissue for sight-restoring corneal transplant operations. For many blind Virginians whose vision has been lost because of damaged or diseased corneas, renewed eyesight is possible by the transplantation of corneal tissue from the eyes of a recently deceased9 person. If this tissue is not made available by donation, these blind persons are destined to live in darkness for the rest of their lives. Money cannot help them - but you can. The cornea is the lens-like covering over the pupil of the eye. Medical science has not been able to create a synthetic cornea. Only human tissue will do. The Old Dominion Eye Bank receives its basic financial and moral support from some 175 Lions Clubs in eastern Virginia. Through the efforts of the Lions and a number of dedicated eye surgeons, no blind individual who can be helped by a corneal transplant will be turned away for lack of funds. But - they may be doomed to delay or dissapointment unless many more Virginians agree to pledge their eyes on death to this humanitarian cause. Those wishing to know more about the opportunity to help the blind through eye donation may contact any member of their local Lions Club, or may write directly to Old Dominion Eye Bank, Richmond, Va. 23219 Wi C*n Supply All ¥our CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORP. Pboae VA5-8383 Culpeper, Va (Bi'cst ^funeral \lartars | H. O. Geest, Director Christopher Geest I 405 Spenyville Road Culpeper, Virginia _ . , _ | AMBULANCE WITH OXYGEN , * Culpeper, Va. - Phone 825-0395 PICTURE FRAMING ?A PHOTO OR PICTURE FRAMED MAKES $ AN EXCELLENT GIFT . . . ^Select from our complete line of Frames, Mats, 5 Glass, and Backing. | We Have a Good Line of Artists’ Supplies Warren Paint & Supply Company, (415 E. Main St. Front Royal, Va.I RAPPAHANNOCK NATIONAL BANK Washington, Virginia WILL BE CLOSED All Day Christmas Day and on Friday, December 26 Business will resume Monday, December 29 Festus Clanagan Festus Clanagan, 83, of Washington, Va. died December 21, 1969 in Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal where he had been a patient for the past month. He was the son of the late Lewis and Ida Clanagan of Rappahannock. His late wife was Rachael Barbour Clanagan. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ida Patterson and Mrs. Mildred Summers, both of Washington, Va. and Miss Theresa Clanagan of Alexandria; two sons, Earl and Robert Clanagan, both of Washington, Va. Also surviving are four brothers. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, from the First Baptist Church, Washington with the Rev. R.C. Pringle officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Geest Funeral Parlors is in charge of arrangements. Read th. Want Ada! It New Stocking PLYWOOD In Our S perry ville Store Sanded Grades Va" - Va" - Vi" - Va" Thicknesses Sheathing Grades Va" - Vi" - Va" LOW PRICES Rappahannock Farmer**, <w> Phone 987*2311 he Sperryvllle. Ve. Elmer Heflin Elmer Franklin Heflin, 69, of Warrenton died in the Manassas m Manor Nursing Home on December 19,1969. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Preston Freeland and Mrs. Addie Slattery, both of Baltimore, Md. and several nieces and nephews including Mrs. Ruby Smith of Amissville. A funeral service was held Monday at the Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton with the Rev. L. T. Saunders officiating. Interment was in the Amissville United Methodist Cemetery. BITTC theatre ■ I I I vFront Royal Management and Staff of Pitts’ Theatres Extend Best Wishes For A Very Merry Christmas! (Closed Christmas Eve) Starts Christmas Night At 7:30; Fri-Sat at 7 and 9: " Me, Natalie ” Patty Duke ® a® SUN. thru WED.: Mat. Sun. 3, Eve. at 7:30 Family Entertainment Columbui Pictures presents An lr\ inAllen production -a FRI-SAT-SUN, Dec. 26-27-28: “Once Upon a Time In the West” Starring Claudia Cardinale, Henry Fonda. In Color. 1/2 PRICE on all Christmas Cards ★ Decorations Ornaments and Candles SALE Begins December Lull water Farms Nursery and Garden Center Store Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Amissville, Virginia « ROUND and SQUARE DANCE Saturday, December 27, 1969 9:00 ’til 1:00 New Sperryville Fire Hall Music By Bill Bailey and the Skyline Boys Bill Bailey and his Band will also provide the Music for the Dance on Saturday, January 3,1970 Sponsored by SPERRYVILLE FIRE COMPANY AFTER FURNITURE COMPANY Church & Jackson Sts. .FORS HOU*?: _ Mon. - Tuea. - Thur. Front Royal, Va. S«t 8:30 — 5:00 jm mm mm M 1 WcA 8!30 *“ 5*00 PNOM MS-2765 Fri. 8:30 — 9:00