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  1. Lois Yates has been named “Betty Crocker Homemaker at

  2. Mrs. Miriam Harris Secretary, Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection

  3. Authority over where “transmission lines are to be located

  4. In * tetter to George H. Davis, Commonwealth Attorney,

  5. Of 47 local education associations making salary proposals to

  6. $7,150. Since the Rappahannock VEA is requesting a $7,200

  7. High winds Tuesday did minor damage in Rappahannock County.

  8. Requested increases on the

  9. In all but three states, Georgia, Kentucky and Alaska,

  10. Two authorities on voting behavior, Ben J. Wattenberg and

  11. Speaker To Offer

  12. Ruritans Name

  13. Cancer Crusade

  14. Tpr. Willis Reports

  15. Mrs. Dorothy Atkins and her daughter Mrs. Margaret Jenkins,

  16. A stitich in time saves nine, and the many

  17. eat in two shifts, was added by the firm

  18. Amissville Ruritans

  19. Rabies Clinic Set

  20. construction of a home for the manager on the

  21. Amissville Fi re Department was called la.st Wednesday evening

  22. PUBLISHED THURSDAY MORNING

  23. Entered as 2nd Class Mail at the P. O.

  24. We have completed the third week of the special

  25. that the combined net financial

  26. R L BORDEN LUMBER CO.

  27. Discover cancer. Early enough to do something about it.

  28. A sore that does not heal. Change ir i

  29. Chai ige in size or color of a wart or mole.

  30. Now that exams are over school seems to be

  31. Rapp-Chats

  32. Dllglll. There are recent or revised publications on suggested

  33. LETTERS fo EDITOR

  34. SECURITIES EXPERT TO

  35. Fire and Rescue Service

  36. Named Editor Of

  37. PowerUnes

  38. Also Jon B. Morgan, John Einarson, Woodrow Coughlin, Guy

  39. Piedmont School

  40. of Culpeper, Madison, and Orange Counties. Vocational and technical

  41. Here are some facts in support of Vocational Education.

  42. Making a mistake on your Income Tax return is

  43. HSR BLOCK

  44. Oh l i slock l*7l

  45. We guarantee accurate preparation of every tax return. .

  46. Speaker at Washington

  47. Turkey Kill May

  48. Amissville Hom’kers

  49. Mrs. Jenkins Hostess

  50. (“VALENTINE

  51. Come In and See Us! KAISER-JEEP Sales and Service

  52. . a*..* The home of Mrs. Viola Lawson at

  53. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pierson and children Jeannine, Phoebe

  54. Bowie, Md., accompanied by

  55. SEE US FOR

  56. James B. Williams, III will succeed F. Wayne Dementi

  57. A native of Alexandria, Williams attended the University of

  58. Certificates of Vaccinations Are Required For Purchase of Tags

  59. Today’s Woman

  60. floor tile, plastics, painted and

  61. Rules Committee. It has been referred to the House

  62. Clore Funeral Home

  63. “Farmers, whose land is in an

  64. Budget Club Hotted

  65. SHOOTING MATCH

  66. Are you jn a mood &be blessed by a

  67. 1 — FRENCH PROVINCIAL BEDROOM SUITE

  68. 1 — 5 PIECE MAPLE FINISH BEDROOM SUITE

  69. Sunbeam

  70. Reclining

  71. 2— 14 PIECE LIVING ROOM ENSEMBLES —

  72. 7 PIECE DINETTE SET — 36x60 Table with leaf

  73. Wayne Walker, manager of Rappahannock Manufacturing

  74. This is a normal day at Rappahannock Manufacturing Company

  75. Turning garments with the use of suction is Mrs. Carol Sealock

  76. Camp For The Blind

  77. NOTICE

  78. in addition to summer camps, glaucoma screening clinics, publications

  79. Pressing shorts and slacks by using steam expansion forms

  80. Miss Eunice Wharton of Amissville puts a permanent crease

  81. Following, trimming, inspecting, packaging and boxing, garments are loaded

  82. Flint Hill and

  83. The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary will meet $t the

  84. Mrs. Robert Rodgers is the guest this week of

  85. Celebrates Birthday

  86. ATTENTION

  87. PUBLIC AUCTION SALE

  88. Antiques and Glassware Used Furniture, etc. ABOUT 100 NEW

  89. The first conviction and sentencing in the State of

  90. The development and referral of potential fraud cases is

  91. of December, there were nearly

  92. Winchester, Mrs. Edith Green of Slate Mills, Miss Judy

  93. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Tidier

  94. R. B. G. BUSINESS SERVICE Income Tax Preparation Farm

  95. I am a candidate (or the office of Commissioner

  96. EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD!!

  97. LADIES

  98. 9x12 Linoleum RUGS 4.75

  99. HOURS: 10:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. DAILY, Except Sundays

  100. STOKES CLOTHING STORE

  101. Frank Moffett of the University of Richmond arrived on

  102. Jos. D. Keyser is a patient in the University

  103. V LARGE DISPLAY OF NATIONALLY KNOWN IRANOS IMPORTED ORIENTALS

  104. c RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL

  105. CUSTOM 0

  106. | Call 937-4404 (Rf- 211) Amhsville, Va. | «

  107. How would you like to double.the water you get between pump

  108. Saturday in Winchester* Mrs. Ollie Fincham recently spent several

  109. Chester Gap Area

  110. Sheogas Corp. Phone ME-6-8666 Front Royal, Fa. ■orwinr,wK>nCTtw%v^MWPC

  111. Viewtown and

  112. Mrs. Smith Hostess

  113. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Douglas Williams are the parents

  114. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stout of Cranford, N. J.

  115. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry Sisk and daughters, Sandy

  116. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wood, Jr. and Henry

  117. Mrs. Raymond Johnson, Mrs. James Falls, Mrs. Henry Wood

  118. Hunters Bag 322

  119. Our Fuel Trucks

  120. Mrs. Roadcap Atkins of Amissville and Miss Margaret Atkins

  121. Rep Robinson Marks

  122. the 7th District Congressman said: “Preserving the quality of

  123. .Vet Faith Is

  124. FUN AND GAMES

  125. LOST

  126. i w- i.im wm Contact Mrs. m. Durham Phone

  127. STARTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 28

  128. RATES: Fhre cents per word

  129. THINKING OF SELLING

  130. EARLY’S CARPET ServiceDirect to your home selling and installation.

  131. Order of Publication

  132. FOR SALE: 800 bales of mixed

  133. FRONT ROYAL LIVESTOCK

  134. It was my privilege to spend the evening with

  135. Do I believe in witchcraft? I have adopted the

  136. Farm Productivity

  137. In his remarks, President Nixon referred to the new

  138. At the same time, Mr. Nixon said, “We have

  139. COMPLETE ONE-STQP

  140. By Grace Williamson,

  141. Emotional Support The Parents Association for Spina Bifida and

  142. COFFEE, TEA, AND CONVERSATION, as well as aa extra

  143. come to tne center witn a newborn child receive

  144. Two Way Learning The medical and paramedical professionals have

  145. mosi important iunctions oi the group. When a new

  146. Although the purposes are much the same, not all

  147. Free Selective

  148. Lar ’.hip deferments.

  149. Charles E. Sutphin, Inc.

  150. FEDERAL and STATE [INCOME TAX SERVICE! JOHN J. ZUNKA

  151. Ralph Dean, Scoutmaster Troop 89 all of Luray. The

  152. mm

  153. Ministers' Conference

  154. Bus Trip To District

  155. ) - • ww • • • II I

  156. I □ •■MtafPUua , □ toiling THo ) □

  157. I Garden Supplies C I Insulation C I Lawn

  158. I Paneling C I Pegboard C I Plywood X

  159. Sapolin Paint! Siding Sta-Dri l Wall Board l Windows

  160. LEFT IN THE

  161. \ Washington |

  162. He didn’t support his local Sheriff. You should see

  163. FRANK SINATRA

  164. in

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Lois Yates has been named “Betty Crocker Homemaker at RCHS” as the result of competition in December to determine the outstanding homemaker here. Senior girls were eligible for the competition which was a written knowledge and attitude examination. This is the 17th year the search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow has been selected. Lois will compete on the state level and the winner from that will compete nationally. Awards include $110,000 in college scholarships of which the state winner receives $1,500 plus a trip to Washington, D. C. and Williamsburg. Zoning Ordinances Control Kind. Location ofPowerUnes Mrs. Miriam Harris Secretary, Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection Authority over where “transmission lines are to be located or what they are to look like” is conferred by law on the localities, through zoning ordinances, and not on the State Corporation Commission. This informal ruling from the Commission came in reply to two recent requests, one by the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisovs and the other by a group of concerned citizens for reconsideration of a permit which the Commission granted to Potomac Edison Co. of Virginia for an 138KV transmission line running for thirty miles through Rappahannock County. The Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals after a preliminary hearing on the electric company request for a special use permit under the county’s zoning ordinance Dec. 30 deferred action until 30 days after the State Corporation Commission made a ruling. In * tetter to George H. Davis, Commonwealth Attorney, the Commission pointed that under the utility facilities act passed by the General Assembly of Virginia in 1950 the state was divided up into territories within which only one utility of a kind could lawfully operate to “sell electricity.” According to the Commission a company can generate, transmit and sell electricity in its own territory without further authority from the Commission. If a company wants to sell electricity to the public in new territory it has to apply for a certificate “after formal hearing upon such notice to the public as the Commission may prescribe.” But if it wants to acquire utility facilities outside its territory the Commission can issue certificates for such after “formal or informal hearings and after due notice to interested (Continued on page 2) Local Education Association OffersTeacher Salary Scale Of 47 local education associations making salary proposals to date, 28 are seeking salaries of $7,000 or more for bachelor-degree starting teachers next year. The lowest beginning proposal to date is $6,500. For career teachers at the top of the scale, 17 are seeking five-digit salaries, led by Fairfax county which wants $14,705 for teachers with 12 years’ experience. Two proposals call for beginning salaries which are in excess of $8,000. Prince William wants $8,500 and, although the Fairfax association only negotiates for teachers already in the system, its request for second year teachers would place that locality’s starting salary around $8,400. Additionally, each of the 49 proposals exceeds the $500 state minimum increase for master’s degree teachers. Seventeen ask master’s increments ranging from $1,000 to $1,785. Other minimum salary proposal leaders are Hampton at $7,820; Norfolk at $7,800; Loudoun, $7,600; Falls Church, $7,550; and King William, $7,500. Orange is seeking $7,400; Accomack, $7,250; Rappahannock, Roanoke county and York, $7|200; and Buchanan. $7,150. Since the Rappahannock VEA is requesting a $7,200 minimum for Bachelors and they are presently receiving $6,500, this would be an increase of $700. Bachelor’s maximum which now stands at $8,300, is requested for increase to $9,240 or a $940 increase. Fifteen other local associations are asking that next year’s new teachers ,be paid from $7,000 to $7 100. Following Fairfax’s $14,705 Proposal for bachelor-degree teachers at the top of the scale are Virginia Beach, $14,000; Prince William, $13,600; and Loudoun, $13,200. The lowest proposed maximum to date is $8,650 in Nottoway. Requested increases on the minimum scale range from $0 in Frederick and Winchester to $1,500 in Prince William. Law Firm Partner The law firm of Fray and Hudson, in Culpeper, consisting of J. L. Fray, J. B. Hudson, Jr. and T. C. Lea, Jr. announced on January 1 that the firm name has been changed to Fray, Hudson and Lea. Mr. Lea is a native of Rappahannock County, son of Mrs. T. C. Lea of Washington and the late Mr. Lea. He is married to the former Miss Sally Howie and they have four children. High winds Tuesday did minor damage in Rappahannock County. Some trees were uprooted, small buildings overturned and many tree limbs ripped off. No power failure was reported, but driving was hazardous. A large tree blew over and crushed the fence at the property of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Doyle and a building large enough to sleep one person was overturned at the home of Miss Phoebe Green, both in Amissville. The refrigerator in Miss Green’s building reclines on its top following the gusty day Tuesday. I? Requested increases on the maximum scale range from $150 in Nottoway to $3,256 in Virginia Beach. Currently 74 per cent of Virginia’s teachers are where the minimum is at least $6,500 and 69 per cent teach where the maximum salaries are at least $9,000. These figures do not include increments for teachers with master’s degrees. Adjusting Locally to 18-Yr.-01d Voters How big a change in the voting picture, numerically and politically, may be expected in Rappahannock County as a result of the Supreme Court decision giving the franchise in national elections to the 18 to 20-year-olds? According to a projection of census figures, there will be a pool of some 330 local residents in the new voting-age brackets when the next Federal election rolls around, in 1972. They are the ones who are 16, 17 and 18 years old at the present time. By 1972 they will be 18,19 and 20. In all but three states, Georgia, Kentucky and Alaska, persons in that»age group have not been eligible up to this time. Now, unless they are unable to satisfy the minimum residency requirement, 30 days, they may register. They may not be barred because of inability to pass a literacy test. Extending voting privileges to the additional 330 in Rappahannock County was equivalent to giving the franchise to an extra 6.3 percent of the local population. Elsewhere throughout the country, with the addition of some 11.5 million young people to the rolls, another 5.6 percent of the population gets voting rights. The totals are exclusive of others who will not qulaify by virtue of the fact that residency requirements are reduced to 30 days and by the fact that literacy tests are to be discontinued. How much of an impact on election results, locally . nd in other areas, this influx of new voters will exert, is a matter being given considerable thought in political circles. The consensus is that there will be no great difference. Two authorities on voting behavior, Ben J. Wattenberg and Richard M. Scammon, authors of The Real Majority, believe that if the 18 to 20 group had been able to vote in the 1968 election they would have voted almost identically as those in the 21 to 24 group. Another question is the prospective turnout among the new voters. Many eligible people fail to participate in elections, the records show. In 1968 a mere 69.2 percent of them registered and, of that number, only 80.8 percent went to the polls on election day. The figures for the State of Virginia show 58.6 percent registered and 90.0 percent of them actually voted. % . i If ; Speaker To Offer Financial Advice Your money problems and today’s stock market will be the subject of guest speaker, J. P. Jamieson of du Pont-Glore Forgan, New York a nationwide investment firm, at the Rappahannock Library at 8 p.m. Monday, February 1. A full question and answer period will be open to the audience after the lecture. It is a rare opportunity for Rappahannock residents and their neighboring county friends to avail themselves of the personal financial advice of an expert. Coffee will be served during the evening. Ruritans Name Contest Winners The Amissville Ruritan Club at the regular meeting last week announced the winners in the Christmas home lighting contest which it sponsors annually. S. D. Hutton heads the committee for the contest and announced the following winners who will receive cash awards: Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Dean, named to first place; the home of Mrs. Sarah Latham, decorated by Miss Susan Latham placed second; and the home of Mr. and Mrs. James P. Kenniston was in third place. Cancer Crusade Charman Named Mrs. Carolyn Reynolds of Sperryville will be chairman of the 1971 Cancer Crusade in Rappahannock. Announcement was made by Mrs. Herman Scharmer of Amissville, president of the Rappahannock Unit of the American Cancer Society. The Cijysade goal this year is the same aslast, $1,600. At a quarterly business meeting held last Wednesday Mrs. Virginia Schneider, Unit Executive Director, announced the area Crusade Leader Training Meeting will be held February 23 at Fredericksburg. Mrs. Schneider also announced that it would be necessary to hold a directors meeting in March and one in June. Tpr. Willis Reports Traffic Collisions Two vehicles were involved in a collision Saturday night on Route 211 two miles west of Amissville. Robert Austin of Memphis, Tenn. operating a 1961 Chevrolet and Jesse Lewis Timbers of Amissville in a 65 Buick sideswiped each other. Damage was estimated at $300 to the Chevrolet and $600 to the Buick and charges are pending. A collision Sunday occurred at Massies Corner and involved a 66 Mercury owned and operated by Charles Paul Shaeffer of Silver Spring, Md. and a 63 Chevrolet station wagon driven by Chester Goebel of Vienna. Goebel was charged with following too closely when he struck the rear of the Shaeffer vehicle which slowed in a lane of traffic. Both of the traffic crashes were investigated by Trooper J. B. Willis. 1 ~ , \ I Mrs. Dorothy Atkins and her daughter Mrs. Margaret Jenkins, both of Flint Hill, have earned the positions of personnel trainer and supervisor, respectively, at Rappahannock Manufacturing Company which makes ladies wearing appartdl. At the machine, Mrs. Mary Brady is blind stitching. This plant, established eight years ago , has been an economic “shot in the arm” to Rappahannock County. It presently employs 400 workers, mostly women, of which about half live in Rappahannock County. Rappk. Garment Plant Expands Facility Third Time A stitich in time saves nine, and the many stitches taken at Rappahannock Manufacturing Company has aided in saving or preserving the economic status of many Rappahannock families. This garment manufacturing establishment located near Flint Hill is the county’s only industry, as such. Its weekly payroll of as much as $40,000 has been a boon to many homemakers. Rappahannock Manufacturing Company makes ladies wearing apparel which includes sports or casual garments as shorts, slacks, skirts and blouses, all made from a knit material also manufactured by a parent company in nearby Edinburg. This is cut before being shipped to the local plant. The location here was established eight years ago and the building was financed through investment by local citizens, which was proposed for repayment within ten years. The original building contained 20,000 square feet of floor space and with 10 machines and 12 employees. In the interim, three additions have been made and the building presently covers 40,000 square feet of floor area with 320 machines and 400 employees of which about half are residents of Rappahannock and others coming from Warren County. Last yeaf a large cafeteria where employees eat in two shifts, was added by the firm and included in the floor area are storages facilities and office space. The actual operation at the Rappahannock location includes sewing the precut garments, trimming, turning, inspecting, pressing, folding, boxing and shipping. The operation is headed locally by Wayne Walker of Strasburg who has been with the company eleven years and began as a “box boy,” that is assembling cardboard containers for use in shipment. When starting out in the factory, little did he dream he would be qualified to assume a managerial position, and certainly not so soon. He has been plant manager here for 6 years and is held in high esteem by his employees. There are about 70 original employees still working in the establishment. Immediate plans call for the Amissville Ruritans Given Nat. Award The Amissville Ruritan Club received the national award for patriotism and citizenship at the service club’s national convention held during the weekend in Memphis, Tenn. Ted Settle of the Amissville Club attended the convention to receive the award on behalf of the club. The citizenship and patriotism award is a new category and work done by the Amissville club in this field included the sale of flags. :itizenship award to a high school graduate and a scrapbook submitted with related activities oi the club. Rabies Clinic Set Through Saturday Rabies vaccination clinics in Rappahannock began yesterday and • will continue through Saturday. All dogs must be vaccinated and owners must have them on a leash. The schedule today is at Washington between 4 and 5 p.m. Friday the clinic will be held at Chester Gap from 3 until 4 p.m. and at Flint Hill from 4:30 until 5:30 p.m. Saturday’s schedule is 12 noon until l p.m. at Sperryville; 1:30 to 2:30 at Woodville; 3 to 4 p.m. at Castleton and 4‘:30 to 5 p.m. at Estes. Cost of the vaccination is $1.50 per dog. Dog owners are also reminded that 1971 dog tags are due on or before January 31, 1971 and certificates of vaccination must be presented for purchase of tags. construction of a home for the manager on the adjoining lot wh.ich will aid in security for the facility and in convenience for the manager. There are also plans to socure at least an additional 80 employees for the operation whic h presently turns out an unbelievable 28 to 30 thousand finished garments a day. The plant manufactures Aileen brand clothi ng and the Red Eye line. Another line is being developed for manufacture and sale. Mr. Walker said that quality is a great factor i n the rapid and continuing growth of Aileen. Depending on the nee d or the season, the work day is s tretched to 9 hours with pay for overtime; Fashions for summer are being made now. It requ ires about three months to train a woman on a machine to do a reasonable job, however, to attain maximum speed and maintain quality work, it takes two years. All personnel is trained on the job. I t \ f Fire awd Rescued ( Squad Motes { Amissville Fi re Department was called la.st Wednesday evening to a house fire at the home of Mrs. Viola Lav 'son which was completely de stroyed. On January 26, this un it responded to a brush fire at the i property of Dr. Wake near CastleU in. Amissville Rescu e Squad was called to the home i if Mrs. Barry Jolliffe last Wedne: ?day, but its service was not use d. The same day, Mrs. Ed King was taken to Fauquier Hospital, W. irrenton. On January 25, Mrs. Viet oria Corder I was taken to a doctoi *’s office in j Culpeper. Sperryville Fire Company {answered a call on Jam tary 12 to I the home of Frank Bi own to a | trash fire which turned > put to be {controlled burning. On January j 18 they reported to a t lumpster I fire at Scrabble. On January 24 j they answered a call to tl. te home , of Mrs. Hubert Jenkins ' for a chimney fire. On January 18 Spet ryville Rescue Squad brought I <emon Atkins from the University of Virginia Hospital to his h ome. Also on—the 18th Mrs. Pave Dwyer/was taken from home to Dr. Snead’s office. \ \ ’ ^a

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RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS PUBLISHED THURSDAY MORNING At Washington, Rappahannock 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. Assembly Reviews Bills on Taxes; Comments Welcomed Delegate Duncan C. Gibb We have completed the third week of the special session of the General Assembly and there have t>een several public hearings and meetings of tthe various committees. The number of bills that have been introduced^have been limited because this session was called primarily to redistrict the State for the House, Senate, and Congressional Districts, and to implement the constitutional revision. Several bills of general interest include one which will simplify the State Income Tax Returns. The purpose of this bill is to make the returns conform in many respects to the Federal Income Tax Return. It is provided in the bill that this law will take effect for the calendar year 1972. Another bill has as its purpose the repealing of the State Capitation Tax but it does not waive this tax for the previous years, only for those in the future. A bill relating to taxes authorizes the governing body of a county, city, town or regional government to provide for exemption from real estate taxes, property owned and occupied as the sole dwelling of a persons not less than&5 years of age. There are certain conditions which must be met and th^y are that the combined net ihcome of the inhabitants of the dwelling shall not exceed $10,000 per year and that the combined net financial worth of the inhabitants of the dwelling shall not exceed $50,000 excluding title value of the dwelling. Alo ng these same lines is a bill which authorizes counties, <citjes, towns, and regional governments to adopt ordinances t>o tax on the basis of use rather tlaan fair market value real estate d evoted to agriculture, horticulture, forest, and open spaces. Neither of these bills makes it mandatory that this action be taken but merely permits the governing bodies of the localities to adopt ordinances, to accomplish these purposes if so desired. I will welcome and solicit any suggestions or comments which anyone might have concerning any matters pending before the General >Assembly as it is helpful to know the feelings and wishes of the people in this district. My telephone nunber is 770-7252 and my office address is 1009 Eighth Street Office Building, Richmond, Virginia, 23219. ...give, to.the Marcn of Dimes R L BORDEN LUMBER CO. Lumber—:—MillwoHc—:— Building Supplier for QUALITY SERVICE phone ■635-0123 Front Royal, Va. Rt 522 Byr-Paae Discover cancer. Early enough to do something about it. The seven warning signals are: © Unusual bleeding or discharge. © A lump or thickening in the breast or elsewhere. A sore that does not heal. Change ir i bowel or bladder habits. ®. Hoarser less or cough. © Indige' stion or difficulty in swallowing. Chai ige in size or color of a wart or mole. If .vou have a warning signal, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have cancer. You pp obably don’t. But if your symptoms last lo nger than two weeks it pays to do the smart thing and see your doctor. American Cancer Society 7ight cancer with a checkup and a check Panther Tales By Chris Fox Now that exams are over school seems to be back to normal. The S.C.A. is planning a great Sweetheart Dance this year. They met Monday to discuss the type of decorations to have and how to pick the Queen. They also decided on the colors for the new curtain for they gym. Both the Varsity and the J. V.’s played a great game Friday night against Luray. We’d like to congratulate the J. V.’s on their victory. The score was 52-48. It just shows what a little hard work can do. The Cheerleaders are planning a Pep Rally Friday for the game with Page. Besides cheers they have a few ideas to really bring out spirit. Mr. Hahn promises a great pep talk with the boys on how to play if there are girls on the team. Knowing Mr. Hahn, this should be quite interesting. Congratulations are in order for Lois Yates, who won the Betty Crocker Homemaker award this year. The Annual staff held a raffle at the game Friday night to pay for the cover of the yearbook. This year’s Annual promises to be bigger and better than ever. The Junior Class has kept the prom a real secret this year. They haven’t even told what band they have booked. Don’t worry, Seniors, the Prom will be a great one! Rapp-Chats By Rap Owing*, Ext. Agent Right about now in our little red building with the green extension sign nailed on the porch, there is 'quite a demand for a rather .urn popular 'publication entitled, “Farmer’s Tax Guide for 1970.” Most everyone who drops in to pick up the tax guide also walks away with a farm record book, firmly resolved to do a better job of record keeping in ’71. While you are in the office, you might like to check out some of the following publications: (Just ask Miss Ruby and she will be happy to guide you to them.) 1. The 1971 Weed Control recommendations covering everything from lawns to grain sorghum. 2. Results of the 1970 Virginia corn performance trials. 3. Especially for the ladies, “New Annual Flower Suggestions” based on the 1970 Annual Flower Varietal Trials. 4. Vegetable gardeners will want to check out the recently released list of sweet corn varieties that are resistant or susceptible to the Southern Leaf Dllglll. There are recent or revised publications on suggested vegetable and tree fruit varieties for the home garden. Also there are several meetings coming up the first part of February that may be of interest: Virginia Beef Cattle Convention - Feb. 5-6, Natural Bridge, Rappahannock Angus Feeder Calf Sale Association’s Annual meeting [and banquet - 7 p.m., Feb. 12 - Hampton Inn. | Area Fruit School - Feb. 10 - 10 jam.-3 p.m., Sperryville Fire Hall. [ Don’t forget to bring in those soil samples before the big spring rush. LETTERS fo EDITOR Letter to the Editor Rappahannock News Dear Sir: Entering Rappahannock County from any direction one is impressed by its scenic beauty. Our farm is cut in half by Fodderstack Road. We could be prejudiced, but we think it is the most beautiful in a County that is all beautiful. We are unalterably opposed to the erection of power lines that will scar the landscape with no benefit to county residents and which will remain an eyesore and blight on the countryside forevermore. Let us protect and defend Rappahannock’s natural beauty which is our greatest and irreplacablement asset. Douglas T. Smith 405 North Royal Avenue Front Royal, Virginia Library Lines SECURITIES EXPERT TO SPEAK Mr. James P. Jamieson, of national reputation as a securities expert and investment counselor, will discuss “Is the Stock Market For You?” on Monday, February 1, 1971, at the Rappahannock Library. The program will begin at 8:00 p.m. Coffee and tea will be served. So come and enjoy an informal and informative evening. NEW BOOKS Animals in Migration, by Robert T. Orr - A brilliant account of the movements - great and small and often tragic ■ that stir the populations of the Animal Kingdom. Why do animals and birds migrate? How are they guided? Why do they return to a certain place at a certain time? Many of the mysteries of animal migration remain unsolved. One of Dr. Orr’s most important contributions is that his book goes beyond available answers to suggest keys that may someday unlock one of nature’s most closely guarded secrets. Reflections in a Golden Eye, by Carson McCullers - With all its ‘this' Is ■'.$ ’“power fiil novel which will not be forgotten. Without one waste motion the story advances through the tangle of the emotional life in a Southern army post. The characters are strong and varied. Each is met in a revelatory moment: a captain safe only in impersonality; his golden, cruel wife; and a private mutely in love with her, watching the moonlight on her face as she sleeps, unaware of his presence. Time magazine greeted this novel as “a masterpiece ... as mature and finished as Henry James’s Turn of the Screw. ” Science Explorer, Roy Chapman Andrews, by Jules Archer - -This is the dramatic story of one of the great natural scientists of our time, a man whose exploits excel fiction, and whose life was a remarkable example of dedication and courage. 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 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Fire and Rescue Service Numbers in Rappk. Cnfy. , Flint Hill 675-3646 or 675-3389 Sperryville . 987-3611 Amissville . 937-3871 Washington. 675-3611 Castleton 937-4110 or 937-4443 Chester Gap . 635-5482 To contact Virginia State Police, the number to call is 825-8315. NON IN PROGRESS REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS ROSENBERGS CULPEPER, VA. Named Editor Of Postal Quiz Page Mrs. Barbara Gentry, postmaster of Flint Hill, Va., has been named editor of Postal Quiz, a page of questions and answers in the Postmasters Gazette, a national magazine. Questions are submitted by postal employees and answers are supplied with the help of the inspection service and regional staff members. The magazine has a circulation of more than 30,000. Mrs. Gentry was editor of the state publication, The Virginia Postmaster, for three years and presently writes a column for the bi-monthly publication. She is chairman of the constitution and by-laws committee in the Virginia Chapter. PowerUnes (Continued from page 1) parties.” In this case, the Commission said, “interested parties” meant other electric companies through whose territory a transmission line might run. The application of. Potomac Edison for the 138KV transmission line through Rappahannock County falls in this category, the Commission explained and therefore does not require a formal hearing with notice to the public. This would indicate that the public’s right to be heard on the proposed line would be through the local zoning board. Meanwhile, the Board of Zoning Appeals has received a letter from Duncan Gibb, attorney for Potomac Edison, enclosing a list of the names of the land owners in Rappahannock County which the power company has determined might be affected at this time by the proposed transmission line. Mr. Gibb said in the letter that the list might vary as a result of an examination to the title to the properties, or if the proposed location of the line is changed. Following is the list of property owners: Joseph B. Burke, Hattie Deal Estate, Edmund Burke, Patsy Smith Estate, A. C. Rimoldi and J. Roger MacGuigan, Reginald Burroughs, George N. McDonald, Robert W. Sealock, J. F. Cannon Estate, Hilda Kalish, Dr. Daniel Pompa, Charles B. Seib and William A. Korns, Lawrence R. Dennis, Elizabeth M. Imhoff and Vincent D. Maynard. Also Jon B. Morgan, John Einarson, Woodrow Coughlin, Guy E.* Simpson. Nancy. Duncan Est^,:;Charfes W/flitt, Sr., Lucy £1. Dtz, Bertha M. Dodson, H. pordon Wayland Estate, Daniel A. Jacobs, W. B. Dennis, H. B. Spicer Estate, John D. McKay, T. M. ^Triplett and Lucy S. Triplett, Frank Evans, Mason Whorton Estate, V. John Lyle and George H. Davis, Paul Henze, Helen and Edward J. Pawley, H. Lawrence Manwaring and Florence and Luther Settle. ' In addition are Mrs. Donald Ruddy, Oscar Lindgren, David Rosenthal and Roger Batchelder, V. John Lyle, Barbara S. Mark, Albert F. Wiecjorek, Thomas B. Massie, Michael Bentley, Thomas and James Lee, John L. Dwyer, John Lee, John R. Moore Estate, Newbill Miller, Thomas H. Andres, H. S. Barksdale, Arden Dodson and Elmer Atkins. Also Flora and Clark Jones, David Strable, Lelia C. Rust Estate, Anthony A. Lapham, Herbert Foster, Werner Krebser, Lelia Noyes Lucas, Frederick A. McCleary, Patrick and W. C. Corrigan, Henry Handler, Mary Williams, William Faulkner, George H. Rucker, Co., Lucy E. Barbee Estate, Mattie Wines and Albert Wines. Piedmont School Sets ‘Open House’ Week of Feb. 7-13 Plans are being made by the staff of Piedmont Vocational School to observe Vocation Education Week during the week of February 7-13, 1971. Open House will be observed and the public is encouraged to visit the school during that week. Vocational or technical training as offered by Piedmont Vocational School, is a part of the local total educational system of Culpeper, Madison, and Orange Counties. Vocational and technical education is a program designed to prepare the student for gainful employment as semi-skilled or skilled workers or technicians in recognized occupations. The program is comprehensive in nature including instruction in manipulative processes, the study of technical information and of related subject matter. The program as offered in the eleventh and twelfth grades is designed for the student who has made regular progress in school and who expects to graduate at the completion of his training. He must have an occupational objective, as a matter of record, that is compatible with the objectives of trade and industrial education. Why Vocational Education? Virginia’s Civilian Labor Force, according to the U. S. Department of Labor, has been increasing at about 41,000 persons per year. Approximately 92 percent of the labor force is employed in non-agricultural jobs, and of this number, 43 percent are in trade and industrial positions. Accompaning this growth in industrial development has been a sharp increase in construction and service occupations. It is a well known fact that for every additional employee brought to a community by industry there is a corresponding growth in the number of people needed in service and supportive occupations. Here are some facts in support of Vocational Education. The vocationally-trained person, during his working life, will realize a return of from $35,000 to $40,000 for every $1,000 invested in his vocational education. The specialized training required for over 75% of today’s jobs is not accreditable in four year degree-granting institutions, but must be trained in area vocational schools, technical institutes and community colleges. We are told that no college degree will be required for eight out of ten jobs in the present decade. The National Advisory Council on Vocational Education reports that some of the remedial vocational training programs cost as much as $12,000 for every man or woman placed in a job. This is compared to an estimated national figure of from $1,000 to $2,500 if a student were enrolled in a vocational program in high school. Vocational Education programs return $6.00 for every $1.00 they invest. We are told that less than 20% of the Nation’s young people graduate from college, yet for every 14 in federal dollars spent on the Nation’s universities, only $1.00 is spent for Vocational Education. Vocational Education needs the full support of educators, business, manufacturing and most important, the individual. More of our high school students need to be enrolled in vocational education in order to enter the A WRONG TURN CAN BE TROUBLE ON YOUR JNCOME Making a mistake on your Income Tax return is like taking a wrong turn; you never know where you'll end up. This year go straight to H & R BLOCK for guaranteed accurate service. Don't end up lost on your return. Let H & R BLOCK put you on Easy Street. HSR BLOCK TAX SERVICE US un »£VIEWED AM AOTMMZEI TO USE THIS SEAL o* «■««.. ^cowwrtotu ■t'' ^ PARENTS MAOA2INI & Oh l i slock l*7l We guarantee accurate preparation of every tax return. . If we moke ony errors that cost you any penalty or interest, we will pay the penalty or interest. Anurkrt Urgast Tlx Sarvica with Ovar 4000 Offlcaa TWO LOCATIONS: > Culpeper, Va. 165 E. Davis St. Phone 825-8700 Front Royal, Va. J Professional Bldg. \ 27 S. Royal Are. ( Phone 635-3637 J ,— No Appointment Neceiwj — Speaker at Washington Baptist Church Dr. James R. Bryant qf Richmond will conduct services at the Washington Baptist Church, Sunday, January 3k at 11 a.m. * Hunt Accidents Already Equal Last Years Total Virginia hunting accidents have already equaled last year’s unwelcome total of- 69 with several weeks of hunting yet remaining in the 1970-71 season, reports Game Commission Safety Office, J. N. Kerrick. Of the 72 persons injured in these mishaps, 12 died as a result of their wounds as compared with 8 the previous year. Victims mistaken for game or moving into other hunter’s line of fire led the list of casualties. Careless gun handling, as usual, accounted for nearly half of the accidents. Falling with loaded guns, snagging triggers on brush and inserting or removing loaded guns from vehicles were common examples. The accidents were almost evenly divided between big game and small game hunters. Shotguns were the weapon involved in the vast majority. Many of the mishaps involving younger hunters reflect lack of experience in handling firearms and in identifying game in the field. Turkey Kill May Set New Record Virginia’s statewide turkey kill now stands at 4251, the second highest fall kill on record, and could, if coupled with a good spring kill, set a new all-time record, reports R. H. Cross, Chief of the Gan^e Commission’s Game Division. The total is only 294 below last year’s record fall kill which, when added to the record spring bag that same season totaled 6334. This represents only about a 6% decline, most of which occurred in Shenandoah Valley counties and in those counties West and North of Roanoke. Biologists consider the decrease insignificant. Central mountain counties all chalked up gains with the Bath County total of 692 setting a new county record for fall harvest. Augusta County was close with 539 turkeys checked and the Highland County kill totaled 439. In most areas of the state, game biologists report plenty of turkeys left in the woods to assure a good spring season. Dates are already set for 1971 Spring jWjflji, ^ill, Jjegin April 17 and end May 8. Hunting will be limited from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 11 a.m. each day, prevailing time. labor market upon graduation from high school. Too many are graduating with no training for many of the job opportunities available today. Amissville Hom’kers Schedule Feb. Meet The, Amissville Homemakers CluBVill meet Monday, February 1, at 7:30 in the education rooms of the Baptist Church. The Club has returned to the first Monday as its meeting date. Mrs. F. L. Bowey is in charge of the program which will be on personal grooming. Mrs. Betty Baldwin will demonstrate “Styling and Care of Hair.” The Federation Program of Work for 1971 will be Safety. The aim of this program is: 1. to help individuals develop a safety consciousness in all phases of her life. 2. to foster positive attitudes in safety among the family members. 3. to help make safety a way of life. Mrs. Stanley Settle is Federation Goal Chairman. Reading certificates are awarded to members reading five books. These may be reputable novels, histories, classics, poetry, non-fiction, fiction, homemaking, religious, hobbies and nature. Read not more than two books in any one category. Condensed books contained in a single volume are accepted as one book. Members are urged to read at least five books to qualify for the certificate which will be awarded on Achievement Night. Knitting classes under the direction of Mrs. Stewart Cooley and a Needlepoint class taught by Mrs. Herman Terhune were held this month. Work on both of these projects is continuing. Anyone wishing to learn either craft may call Mrs. Charlie Priest to make arrangements. Mrs. Robert B. Settle has solved an age old problem for the cook. She said she had just learned if the cook would keep her mouth shut, while peeling and chopping onions, there would be no tears. Several ladies have tried it and it really works. Mrs. Jenkins Hostess To LargeJSndge Group Mrs. J. L. Jenkins entertained the Flint Hill Bridge Club and additional guests Monday evening at her home Hill View. Guests were Mrs. W. A. Moore, Mrs. T. L. Eastham, Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jr., Mrs. Emory Russell, Mrs. Paul Miller, Mrs. James Massie, Mrs. Wallace Russell, Mrs. John S. Browning, Mrs. F. W. Spalding, Mrs. B. J. Wood, Mrs. Fred Schaefer, Mrs. Mary B. Quaintance, Mrs. R. E. Wood, Mrs. Harry Lee Smith, Mrs. Harold Scoggin and Mrs. B. M. Miller. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Wallace Russell, Mrs. Paul Miller, Mrs. Schaqfer, Mrs., Quaint^**,;; and Mrs. T. L. Eastham. Visiting high prize was won by Mrs. B. M. Miller. c&Sk (“VALENTINE DANCE” Saturday, February 13 9 P.M.-1A.M. Sperryville Fire Hall MUSIC BY DONALD KEYSER and COUNTRY RHYTHM BOYS “Couple* Only” . No Children _J Sponsored by_ Sperryville Vol. Fire Dept, and1 Rescue Squad Come In and See Us! KAISER-JEEP Sales and Service ROSSON-JROILO ||OTOR CO. Ph. 825-3722 Brandy Station, Va.

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. a*..* The home of Mrs. Viola Lawson at Amissville was destroyed by fire last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Lawson was making major repairs on the structure where she was living since retiring from a nursing position in Washington, D. C. She lost everything, including furniture and clothing in the blaze which leveled the house and partially burned the m4at house. Personal News from Amissville Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pierson and children Jeannine, Phoebe and Dwayne spent from Friday until Sunday in Columbus, Ohio where they visited Mr. and Mrs James Pierson, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Pierson and Mrs. Josephine Dyer. Miss Janet Hackley, a student at VCU in Richmond, is spending the semester break with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hackley. Mrs. Robert Armen trout and daughter Michelle will leave today to return to their home in Anchorage, Alaska after visiting Mrs. Armen trout’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Latham at Horner Hill Farm. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Clem were Mr. and Mrs. James Bowers of Front Royal, Mrs. Edna O’Flaherty of Alexandria, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Baker and children Jeff, Gregg and Cindy of Vienna and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Clem and family Debbie, Mike and'LuAflM: JG Mrs. T. W. Latham spent last weekend with Mrs. Sandra Todd and daughter Candy in Silver Spring, Md. Mrs. Todd and Candy were guests this weekend of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Doyle and additional guests Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shirley of Centreville. Lisa Priest, accompanied by her mother Mrs. Charlie Priest, attended the birthday party Sunday afternoon for Mary Peters given at their home by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Peters of Jeffersonton. Mr. and Mrs. 0. D. Bruton of Bowie, Md., accompanied by Tammy Hanson and Laurie Sackchewsky “of Lanham, Md., were visitors Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. H. R., Terhune. Tammy and Laurie remained with the Terhunes until Tuesday and were accompanied home by them in the afternoon. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Gallagher, Jr. of Culpeper were Saturday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Lee Payne. Dr. Gallagher and Mr. Payne attended grade and high school together in Clifton Forge many years ago and met recently after Mr. Payne moved here in October to assume a position with Rappahannock National Bank. Mrs. David Hoadley of Arlington was an overnight guest Thursday of her mother Mrs. Sarah Latham and Susan and left Friday for Parris Island, S.C. to visit Sgt. and Mrs. David Streagle and children. Mrs. Sally Mann of Oxon HiU, Mdf was a guest for the ohy Saturday of the Lathlinis: “ 4-H Club Report On Wednesday, the 20th of January the 4th grade of 4-H had their meeting. Mrs. Dickenson’s girls told very hard riddles. After that Miss Burtner told us a purpose in 4-H was to have a special project and know about it. She held up some paperback books and told us a little about them. We then selected the book we wanted to know more about. The book we chose would be the project for us for the year. Sarah Massie 4th grade reporter SEE US FOR CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL RUSSELL BROS., INC. U. S. HIGHWAY 522 FLINT HILL, VA. PHONE 675-3646 . New Manager For C <fe P m Culpeper James B. Williams, III will succeed F. Wayne Dementi as manage? *of'the Chlpeperhrea for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia. Williams comes to Culpeper from C&P’s group headquarters in Washington, D. C. where he was a staff associate in the comptrollers department. Dementi was promoted to Commercial manager for record operations in Norfolk. He has been manager here in Culpeper for over 2xh years. Dementi has been active in many civic and community affairs. Last week he was the recipient of the Culpeper Jaycees distinguished service award for his contributions to the community. A native of Alexandria, Williams attended the University of Virginia Extension Center in Arlington. He joined C&P in 1967 as a Commercial Representative. Williams has served as an assistant scoutmaster, little league baseball manager, and president of Bucknell Elementary School PTA in Alexandria. He is married to the former Dorothy Lockhart of Hartford, Connecticut. The; Williams have three children, James IV, Jon and Jennifer. They are members of the Presbyterian Church. Williams will assume his new duties immediately. NOTICE DOG TAGS DUE 1971 Dog Tags Are Due On or Before JANUARY 31, 1971 Certificates of Vaccinations Are Required For Purchase of Tags Prosecution Will Begin February 1,1971 Jack W. Bruce Dog Warden Rappahannock County Today’s Woman Judy Burtncr Extension Agent, Home Economics OVEN CARE Baking, roasting and broiling leaves your oven, oven rack, broiler pan coated with baked on spills and grease. If you do not have a self-cleaning oven, the task of cleaning is usually one of those put-off ones. But what better time to clean the oven, than the present. Before any more fats and grease build up, especially in the broiler pan, do a thorough cleaning job to avoid the danger of a possible grease fire. And your range thermostat will probably function more accurately after oven surfaces are cleaned. Here are a few tips to make your oven cleaning chore easier to face: 1) Read the label. 2) Use a non-abrasive, strong chemical cleaner for fastest, easiest cleaning without harmful scratching on oven walls. 3) Protect the exterior trim of the range if the manual says it is not made for contact with strong cleaners. For example, aluminum is a softer metal alloy and cannot withstand strong cleaners. 4) Place newspapers under the oven door to protect kitchen floor surface. 5) Wear rubber gloves when using any strong cleaning product, even some detergents can cause irritation while they do tough cleaning jobs. 6) Avoid spraying strong oven cleaners on copper, hot light bulbs, electrical connections, switches, receptables, clothing, floor tile, plastics, painted and varnish surfaces. If an oven cleaner is strong enough to do its job well on a dirty oven, it’s too strong for these other surfaces. 7) Avoid smelling the chemical as much as possible. Have the room well ventilated. 8) Make sure the arrow on the spray button (aerosol) is pointed in the proper direction. 9) After cleaning the oven with a chemical, pre heat the clean empty oven for ten minutes to “eliminate” any particles of cleaner you may have missed during wiping. Farm Bureau Sup’rts Land Tax Bill The Virginia Farm Bureau today voiced strong support for House Bill 99 which would permit local governments to readjust taxation on farm lands, forests and open spaces. The bill calls for assessment and taxation of land based on “use value,” rattier than “market value,” until such time as the use changes. The General Assembly bill was introduced by Delegate James Largent of Frederick County after it was cleared by the House Rules Committee. It has been referred to the House Finance Committee for action. “This piece of permissive legislation is important to the farmer and a large segment of Virginia’s population,” said Virginia Farm Bureau President Robert B. Delano. “It is in accord with a long standing Farm Bureau policy,” Delano said, “and has the support of conservation groups, the forestry industry, and many other organizations in Virginia who are vitally concerned with our environment. “In some parts of Virginia the need for tax adjustment on farm lands is desperate,” the farm leader declares. “In other parts of the state it is serious and will become critical in the near future.” In accordance with the new Virginia Constitution the provision of H. B. 99 would not apply in any county or city unless it was first approved by the local governing body. Additionally H. B. 99 would not apply to any land unless the owner annually filed application for use assessment. The purpose of this bill is to preserve farm, forest, and open space lands in the face of increasing land taxes. Clore Funeral Home | “The Home of Thoughtful Service” 1 Culpeper, Va. Phone 825-2361 I f Ambulance Service with Oxygen “Farmers, whose land is in an expanding urban area, have been unable to operate at a profit, and many have been forced out of business,” said Delano. He pointed out that this was true with forest or open space recreation lands. Delano said there is widespread support for this bill from the 85 county Farm Bureaus in the state. He said that a large number of leaders are planning to attend any public hearing on the bill. Safeguards have been included in the bill by deferral taxation. The bill calls for a deferral of taxes based on the difference between “use value” and “market value.” The bill calls for assessment and taxation based on use until the use of the land is changed. If the use of land is changed, a three year back tax based on the difference between use value and market value would’ be due. Budget Club Hotted By Mis. Schafer ’ * ^ A1. Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer entertained the Sperryvllle Bridge Club at her home on Friday night. Those playing were Mrs. Brown Miller, Mrs. 1. 0. Wolf, Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mrs. Edward Haggerty, Mrs. R. E. Wood, Mrs. C. E. Johnson, Jr., Mrs. J. P. Snead, Jr., Mrs. Roy L. Reeve, Mrs. R. E. Thompsen, Mrs. T. J. Pillar, Mrs. Charles H. Estes, Mrs. E. A. McNear, Mrs. Ulrich Maeyer and Mrs. Elmo Flynt. Prizes were given to Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Haggerty and Mrs. Wood. THE VILLAGE SHOP Main Street Flint Hill Closed for Inventory Will re-open February 9 Open 11 a.m. - ti p.rh. Tuesday thru Saturday SHOOTING MATCH Friday Night, January 29 And Continue Every Friday Night Through March 12 Sperryville Carnival Grounds 8 P.M. Prizes: Hams, Turkeys, Oysters, Beef, Pig and Jack Pot l Sponsored by Rappahannock Jaycees and | Sperryville Fire Department ^ We 're Sharpening Up to nark 'an Dorn! Once A Year Savings! Are you jn a mood &be blessed by a bargain? Our Christmas business was better than ev,er this year. (People are increasingly discovering the Martin Furniture Co: as a great place to get RIGHT gifts.) This means opportunity for you, fcfr our stocks have been m496'UH|uIft‘,&lM spotty. This is because some lovely item was chosen as a gift, while an equally lovely (or lovelier) one beside it was left! A color or two or three in some things were chosen, and two or three other gorgeous colors were left behind. We have to rearrange and fill-in! But before we do, we want you to beautify your home, gloriously accent a room, marvelously regenerate a comer, glorify a dining room or bedroom- -at SAVINGS that will move a few hundred of these remaining lovelies- -and simplify our replacements. (It is easier to order broadly in a line than to pick a few fill-ins. Besides we love to buy furniture, lots of it, as we trust you do.) SHARP BUYS FOR SHARP SHOPPERS! 1 — FRENCH PROVINCIAL BEDROOM SUITE BY BASSETT — Rich cherry veneers, center drawer guides, and dust proof drawers. Nine drawer triple dresser, framed mirror, five drawer chest-on-chest and figure eight panel bed. Two boudior lamps included. Reg. $489.95 Now $399.88 1 — WALNUT FINISH BEDROOM SUITE — Panel bed, double dresser, vertical mirror, five drawer chest and two lamps. Reg. $349.95 $288.00 1 — MAPLE FINISH BEDROOM SUITE — Poster bed, triple dresser, mirror, chest-on-chest and two lamps. Formica tops on dresser and chest. $249.88 1 — SPANISH OAK BEDROOM SUITE — Panel bed, nine drawer triple dresser, mirror, chest and two lamps. Reg. $349.95 $299.88 1 — 5 PIECE MAPLE FINISH BEDROOM SUITE BY BASSETT — Spindle bed, single dresser, mirror, chest and two lamps. Reg. $274.95 $249.88 1 — 5 PIECE MAPLE FINISH BEDROOM SUITE — By Bassett. Cannon ball bed, double dresser and mirror, large chest and two lamps. 9299.88 POSTURE POWER SPRINGWALL MATTRESS — or box spring by Southern Cross. $49.50 each APOLLO SPRINGWALL MATTRESS or box spring by Southern Cross. $59.95 EA. QUEEN SIZE INNERSPRING MATTRESS AND BOX SPRING. Rest-o-Pedic by Southern Cross. Both pieces $149.95 set INNERSPRING MATTRESS or Box Spring. (For three quarter size beds—instock) 4’ 0” $34.95 EA. ROUND 42” MAPLE FINISH DINING TABLE and four chairs. Reg. $189.95 $149.95 Sunbeam Vacuum Cleaner Complete with attachments •31 •• Southern Cross Hotel Rest Innerspring mattress and box spring. Both pieces only. *59°° Platform Rockers Combination fabric and plastic. Assorted colors. $2488 Reclining Chair With T.V. position, Green vinyl upholstery Reg. $89,95 1-5 Piece Dinette Set Table and four chairs *36” 2— 14 PIECE LIVING ROOM ENSEMBLES — Sofabed, chair, 2 end tables, coffee table, 2 lamps, 2 pillows, platform rocker, smoker and 3 gia*« trays $199.50 1 — TWO PIECE VINYL LIVING ROOM SUITE — Sofabed and chair with brown vinyl upholstery $189.95 1 — TWO PIECE LIVING ROOM SUITE BY JOHNSON-CARPER. Early American Htdgn sofa and chair with foam rubber cushions, arm covers, self decking and coil spring base. Reg. $369.95. SAVE $100.00 on This Suite 92S9.M 3 — TWO PIECE LIVING ROOM SUITES — Sofabed and chair. Assorted colors. Vinyl or fabric upholstery. Reg. $149.95 mjg 1 — FOUR PIECE SECTIONAL SOFA — With foam cushions. Nylon upholstery. Reduced $100.00. Reg. $349.95 Now $249.88 2 SWIVEL PLATFORM ROCKERS -» With nylon upholstery. Reg. $64.50 Half Price $32.25 RECLINING CHAIR — With nylon or vinyl upholstery. Your Choice of color. Reg. $139.95 Now $99.88 7 PIECE DINETTE SET — 36x60 Table with leaf and six matching chairs. Your choice of color. Also choice of chrome or brown frames. Reg. $99.95 $64.88 7 PIECE DELUXE DINETTE SET —36x60 with leaf. Formica top and edge. Six high back chairs with thick seat cushions. Your choice of -color. $119.88 9 PIECE DINETTE SET — 36x72 Table and leaf with eight chairs. Reg. $129.95 $99.88 MAPLE CORNER CABINET — Reg. $199.95 — $179.88 G. E. VACUUM CLEANER — Complete with attachments $34.88 G. E. STEAM OR DRY IRON — $10.88 MARTIN 125 East Davis Street FURNITURE COMPANY, INC. Cqlpeper, Virginia

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Wayne Walker, manager of Rappahannock Manufacturing Company near Flint Hill, with stock clerk Tommy Campbell, checks the pre-cut fabric which arrives by trailer load for sewing into ladies garments. The plant employs 400 people. This is a normal day at Rappahannock Manufacturing Company as women tackle stacks of cut garments and assemble them. From 28 to 30 thousand completed garments are turned out daily. x Turning garments with the use of suction is Mrs. Carol Sealock of Front Royal. Some of these machines were instigated through necessity and improvements have been made on existing machines to insure better and easier performance, with less hardship on the operator. Camp For The Blind The first camp in Virginia for blind children is scheduled to open this summer at Montebello and is sponsored by the Christian Record Braille Foundation. To finance the camp, known as Blue Ridge Youth Camp, the foundation is asking for contributions of S&H Green Stamps. It requires 25 books of stamps to keep a child in camp for one week. Boxes for the collection of stamps may be found in many business establishments in Culpeper, and in Rappahannock one has been placed at Atkins Arco Service Station operated by Mrs. J. Bradley Atkins just east of Sperryville. Founded in 1899, the Christian Record Braille Foundation today serves blind and handicapped people in 88 countries. The purpose of the foundation is to provide cultural, educational and spiritually uplifting services to the visually and physically handicapped. These services include, NOTICE If premium is not paid by January 31, your insurance expires. JAMES ASHBY Sec. - Treas. Rappahannock Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company in addition to summer camps, glaucoma screening clinics, publications in braille, large print and on records and tapes. Local representatives for the foundation are Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Workman of Madison who may bev contacted by writing Box 269, Madison, Va. Pressing shorts and slacks by using steam expansion forms are Mrs. Annie Williams and Mrs. Bernice Williams, both of Chester Gap. Originally made in an upright position which caused much high reaching and stretching on the operator, improvisions were made and the form is placed in a horizontal position for a maximum of ease and efficiency. Miss Eunice Wharton of Amissville puts a permanent crease in the legs of ladies slacks with the large mangle heated to a 320 degree temperature. She is one of the original employees oof the pant which manufactures ladies sports clothes. Following, trimming, inspecting, packaging and boxing, garments are loaded into a trailer for shipment to various points. The loading is checked by Ned Settle, center, with truck driver Willard Clem, right and Ricky Wilson. Expansion is planned for west coast facilities and Texas will be the area for new plants. Flint Hill and Vicinity Personals By Mrs. Ruth J. Keyser Mr. and Mrs. Joel Jenkins ■ntertained with dinner Saturday light at their home Hill View, rheir guests were Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jr. and her houseguest Mrs. Robert Rodgers, Mrs. F. W. Spalding and her houseguest, Mrs. Roger Tornedan and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller. Mrs. Rosalie Sherrill of Alexandria was a weekend guest of Mrs. Mary Cleverley. Mrs. Ida Trump has returned from a visit with her son and daughter-in-law and Mrs. Blois Trump in Alexandria. Dabney Gastham is a surgical patient in Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal. L. B. Burford was in Amherst Friday to attend funeral services for his sister, Miss Mary Waugh Burford. Mrs. W. A. Gentry was in Washington, D. C. last week from Sunday until Wednesday to attend the annual board meeting of the National Association of Postmasters. The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary will meet $t the Fire House Monday, February 1 at 7:30 for their regular monthly meeting. All members are urged to be present. Mr. and Mrs. Grady Vest and family were visitors Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholson in Berryville. Miss Jennifer Scherschel is the guest this week of Mr. and Mrs. Jpmes M. Vest while her parents are skiing at Snow Mass Inn, Colo. Eddie Clark is spending a semester break from Bridgewater College with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Clark. Miss Sandra Foster is spending the semester break from Longwood College with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Foster. Mrs. Robert Rodgers is the guest this week of Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jr. and her daughter Mrs. Roger Tornedan of New York is the guest of Mrs. F. W. Spalding. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Brady were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brady of Arlington, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crane and Children Mike and Cathy of Lanham, Md., and Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Brady, Jr. of Warrenton. Bobby Welch and Frankie Huff Attended Jaycee meeting Sunday afternoon in Orange. Edgar Browning and John B. Browning of Charlottesville spent the weekend at their home. Saturday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Browning and sons were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Moore, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Massie and Jimmy Bowling. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moore were Saturday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ward in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Johnson and two sons Dennis and Jimmy of Luray were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mrs. Thelma D. Russell. Mrs. Regina Bradford is spending several weeks with her sister Mrs. Mildred Davis in Frederick, Md. Celebrates Birthday Miss Janet Yates celebrated her L8th birthday on January 23, 1971 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Yates in Sperryville. Her guests included Mina Baily, Louis and David Cordle, Kenneth Gochenour, Mike Anderson and John Norman. ATTENTION The following is quoted from the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance, adopted July 1, 1966: “Automobile graveyards and junkyards in existence at the time ol the adoption of this ordinance are to be considered as nonconforming uses. They shall be allowed one (1) year after adoption of this ordinance in which to completely screen the operation by use of a masonry wall, a uniformly painted solid board fence, or an evergreen hedge at least six (6) feet or more in height, on any side open to view from a public road or private residence.” The definition of an automobile graveyard as put forth in Code cf Virginia, 1938, p. 439; Michie Code 1942, Sec. 3030c. is as follows: “AUTOMOBILE GRAVEYARD: Any lot or place which is exposed to the weather upon which more thap five (5) motor vehicles of any kind, incapable of being operated, are placed.” The definition of a junkyard, as defined in Chapter 304, Acts cf 1938, Code of Virginia, is as follows: “JUNK YARD: The use cf any area of land lying within one hundred (100) feet of a State Highway or the use of more than two hundred (200) square feet of land in any location for the storage, keeping, or abandonment of junk including scrap metals or other scrap materials. The term “junk yard” shall include the term “automobile graveyard” as defined in Chapter 304, Acts of 1938, Code of Virginia.” All persons violating the above, ordinance will take immediate action to comply with the Zoning Ordinance. ■ PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Friday Night, January 29 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Jenkins’ Auction House Intersection Routes 211 and 522 Sperryville, Virginia (small schoolhouse building adjacent to Sperryville Emporium) Antiques and Glassware Used Furniture, etc. ABOUT 100 NEW CHAIRS TO BE SOLD INCLUDING CAPTAINS CHAIRS, KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM CHAIRS. John Walker Jenkins Auctioneering Service Phone 987-2401 Come Early and Browse through the Sperry ville Emporium Fraud Charged In Medicare Program Processed In Pennsylvania The first conviction and sentencing in the State of Pennsylvania for fraud under the Medicare program occurred January 13 in the U. S. District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.. Dr. Harry Breitman of Philadelphia entered a plea of “nolo contendere” to eight counts of a twelve count indictment involving intent to defraud the United States by making false statements and false representation to an agent of the Social Security Administration. He was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment on one count, and five years (suspended) and $10,000 fine on the other counts. Dr. Breitman was convicted of submitting requests for payment of medical services reportedly rendered to Medicare beneficiaries when actually such services had not been rendered. These payment requests were made to Pennsylvania Blue Shield, Camp Hill, Pa. Maurice D. Dewberry, Regional Commissioner for the Social Security Administration’s Philadelphia Region, stated that nationally this case represents the eighth conviction under Medicare for the filing of false claims. Dewberry also pointed out that ten additional suspects have been indicted and eighteen other cases have been referred to U. S. Attorneys with recommendations for prosecution across the country. The development and referral of potential fraud cases is part of an overall effort aimed at assuring proper utilization of the Medicare program. According to Dewberry, 300 to 400 cases each month are received nationally by Social Security to investigate. These referrals which represent possible Medicare abuse are made by Medicare beneficiaries, Social Security offices, and Medicare Intermediaries and Carriers. In most case an intent to defraud is not found. In many, however, a problem is noted which often results in a refund either to the Medicare program or affected beneficiaries. Even in those cases where no fraud or serious irregularity exists, efforts taken to investigate complaints are necessary as they serve as a safeguard to assure integrity in the Medicare program. Dewberry stated as of the end of December, there were nearly 2700 cases of possible Medicare abuse under investigation. Boston Personals Mrs. Alice Dorsey Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Bennett and sons, Eddie and Tony of Alexandria were weekend guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Burke. Mrs. W. B. Carter and daughter, Mrs. Joyce Moyer and family of Front Royal were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Johnston of Boston. Stant Weaver of Washington, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hawkins and Mrs. George Butler, Sr. were Monday dinner guests of their sister, Mrs. Cary Thornhill and Mr. Thornhill. On Sunday Mrs. George Butler, Sr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill attended the funeral of Browning Weaver of Silver Spring, Md. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, in Culpeper. Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Petty and Mr. and Mrs. Hollis McIntyre of Front Royal. Their Friday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lillard of Rapidan. At the Bi-County Arts and Crafts Meeting last Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Russell Deane, the ladies learned to make burlap flowers. The next meeting will teach crocheting. Mrs. Cary Thornhill, Mrs. Jack Johnston and Mrs. Russell Deane will be the instructors. Those attending were Mrs. Ann Kilby, Mrs. A. H. Desmond of Culpeper,Mrs. John Minnis of Winchester, Mrs. Edith Green of Slate Mills, Miss Judy Burtner, Rappahannock County Extension Leader, Mrs. R. E. Fincham, Mrs. Frank Zinn of New Salem, and Mrs. Howard J. Waddell, Mrs. Jack Johnston, Miss Sandra Johnston, Mrs. Marie Ward, Mrs. Tom Thornhill,- Mrs. Cary Thornhill of Boston. Edmund Burke had the misfortune to break his leg Jan. 20. He is home from Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, recuperating. W. L. Saunders of Charleston, W. Va. is spending the winter with his daughter, Mrs. Russell Settle. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Tidier were Mrs. Weaver’s sisters, Mrs. Julia Carver of Culpeper and Mrs. Chester Weaver of Boston. Seaman and Mrs. H. B. Felcker, stationed at Newport News, were weekend guests of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Brice Biggers of Holly Spring Farm. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Petty of Front Royal were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Naide. Mrs. Naide’s brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ned Lillard and family of Madison were their Sunday afternoon guests. R. B. G. BUSINESS SERVICE Income Tax Preparation Farm and snaffll business returns a specialty. 17 years experience. V Call for appoihtment after 5 p.m. week days; all day on weekends. 675-3672. I am a candidate (or the office of Commissioner of Revenue for Rappahannock County subject to election this year. I shall appreciate the support of the voters of this county. Henry R. Hudson Washington, Virginia GOING OUT OF BUSINESS CONTINUES EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD!! Thank vou for coming In last week and helping us unload the amount of roods that was sold. hut the sad truth ih that we still ha*e a long. lung way to go, because an >ou know. we carried a tremendous stock of (;<)ODS. So naturall>, we ha%e had to cut prices more, and also come out w ith some knock-dow n-drag-out special*. After man) years of business in Front Royal, STOKES CLOTHING STORE. 305 E. Main St., is closing its doora forever. Ever>thing Must Be Sold to the Bare Walls; NOTHING RESERVE!*— NOTHING HELD BACK. It all GOES at 20. 30. 10, 50 Cents and More on the Dollar. Sale Starts 10:00a.m. Each Day SALE continues every da> till every single item is sold, regardless of coat. Ol'R I.OSS is VOCR GAIN. 500 FREE GIFTS every day in remembrance of this Once-in-a-Lifetime Sale. Thousand* of ladles', men s, children s and household item* must be swept out at once. Come Early—Stay Late. Open 10:00 A.M every day till 9:00 p.m. every night except Sunday. Hre regulations may prohibit us from allowing everyone in our store at once, so please be patient, as some leave, others may come in. Our thank*- to all the fine folks who have made these years so successful. Best of luck to ALL. NEW 25 GRAB TABLE ADDED OTHER GRAB TABLES 35c - 50c - 75c $1.00 1.75 - 2.75 - 3.75 - 4.75 PANTY HOSE 50cPr LADIES BELL BOTTOM FLARE SLACKS 2.75 MENS SOCKS 19c TOOTH BRUSHES 9C PLASTIC TUMBLERS 4C MENS SHOES Hundred* at this price 3.75 MENS 4-BUCKLE ARTICS 3.75 LIGHTER FLUID 10' Hanker chiefs 4C BRAS 35' 9x12 Linoleum RUGS 4.75 BankAmericarpi u+ftvmt fo* HOURS: 10:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. DAILY, Except Sundays NO EXCHANGES - NO REFUNDS - ALL SALES FINAL STOKES CLOTHING STORE FRONT ROYAL.. VA. Ml iA«T MAIN »TR«1T

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l^S&L Social Notes from Washington Mrs. Ruth J. Kevser Frank Moffett of the University of Richmond arrived on Monday to spend a week’s semester break with his parents, Judge and Mrs. W. F. Moffett at their home on Gay Street. Miss Carter Moffett will arrive on Friday to spend a week’s semester break from Mary Washington College. Ensign Page Moffett will leave Charleston, S. C. on February 1 for a three-months cruise in the Caribbean aboard the USS MacDonough. John S. Weaver, Jr. of Washington, D. C. spent the weekend with his father, J. Stant Weaver. Mr. Weaver, Jr. recently accompanied a group to the Island of Cozumel, off Yucatan, Mexico. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clabert Smoot and daughter Debbie were Mr. and Mrs. Rolf Pomeroy and son Barry and Mr. and Mrs. Steven Pomeroy, all of Front Royal. Dr. and Mrs. John L. Turner and children Louis and Mary of Chapel Hill, N. C. and Mr. and Mrs. William S. Dewhirst and daughter Ann Dudley of Richmond were week-end guests of Mrs. L. J. Turner. Claes Nordin, son of Mrs. Ilya Nordin, entertained twenty young friends Saturday night with a dinner dance at his home Jessamine Hill. Miss Nancy Buntin is spending a semester break from V.C.U. with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Buntin. On Sunday the Buntins attended the Sportsmen’s Show at the Armory in Washington, D. C. 0*0(0*0*0*0»0«O*O«Otl Jos. D. Keyser is a patient in the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. He was accompanied there Saturday by Mrs. F. D. Wood. Judge and Mrs. Rayner V. Snead and daughter Miss Libby Snead spent from Friday until Sunday in Williamsburg where Judge Snead attended the winter meeting of the Virginia Bar Association held- at the Wi^iamsburg Inn. Mrs. Snead and Miss Snead also visited Jamestown and Yorktown. Mrs. W. M. Fletcher and daughter-in-law Mrs. J. W. Fletcher of Sperry ville were visitors Thursday of Mrs. Harold Faulconer in Orange. Mrs. Nicholas Slater of Richmond spent Saturday with her grandmother, Mrs. W. M. Fletcher. Jack Mohr of Warrenton was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Quenton McCoy at their home on Mt. Salem Avenue. Mrs. Carlton Dulaney of Winchester and son Stephen were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley. Mr. Dulaney returned Sunday to V. P. I. and Mrs. Dulaney remained as a guest for several days. Mrs. F. D. Wood was an overnight guest Monday of Mrs. Kent Woolfolk in Louisa and visited J. D. Keyser at the University of Virginia Hospital. Miss Irene Keyser returned home with Mrs. Wood on Tuesday after spending the past week with Mrs. Woolfolk. Mrs. A. M. Verner and Mrs. Virgil Updike were visitors ! EARLY'S CARPET SALES & SERVICE ! V LARGE DISPLAY OF NATIONALLY KNOWN IRANOS IMPORTED ORIENTALS ALSO REMNANTS Featuring ALEXANDER SMITH PATCRAFT ** MOHAWK BARWICK MASLAND c RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL BUDGET TERMS VISIT OUR SHOWROOM OR CALL FOR SHOP AT HOME SERVICE EXPERT RUG CLEANING CUSTOM 0 DRAPERIES - SLIPCOVERS A (MADE LOCALLY) « CUSTOM & STOCK WINDOW SHADES 0 LINOLEUMS - VINYLS & TILE A WALL-TO WALL CARPET f INSTALLATIONS 0 | Call 937-4404 (Rf- 211) Amhsville, Va. | « Of 825-8232 128 $. Main St., Culpeper, Va. \ fi*o»o»o»o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o«o*o»o*o*o«o*o»o*o*o*o*o*o*o* TWICE AS MUCH WATER between pump starts GLASS-LINE! ‘jjpONSTAftT PRESSURE” How would you like to double.the water you get between pump starts . . ease wear and tear on motor and switches? Moreover, how would you like to eliminate the old problem of a water-logged pressure tank and troublesome air volume controls? Hare's hew: Install a time-proved STA RITE shallow well, or convertible jet pump, now specially mounted on the amazing "Constant Pressure” tank. No more water-logged tanks. No irritating stopstart. stop-start, stop-start. Glass-lined to prevent rust and corrosion. Guaranteed 5 years against leaks. Ask to see how this amazing “Constant Pressure" tank and water system works. Mere Walir Ptr Jet Pup Dellar Southern States RAPPAHANNOCK FARMER'S CO-OP Phone 987-2311 Sperryvillc, Va. Your Southern States Cooperative Agency Saturday in Winchester* Mrs. Ollie Fincham recently spent several days with Mrs. Vemer. Mrs. Harry Hurtt is a patient in the Fauquier Hospital in Warrerfton. She was visited Sunday by her niece Mrs. J. Newbill Miller and Mr. Miller. Christopher Kozik, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kozik, returned home Monday from Winchester Memorial Hospital where he underwent minor surgery. Michael Bentley of Rose Hill and Guido Cassetta of Huntly returned Saturday night after a ten day business trip to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Mrs. Henry M. Keyser, accompanied by her son H. M. Keyser, Jr. of Clifton, was in Charlottesville Sunday to visit J. D. Keyser at the University Hospital. Mrs. William Litsey of Hampton is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Smith and brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Smith at Spring House Farm. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Smith entertained with a family luncheon in honor of Mrs. D. B. Smith’s birthday. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Leachaman of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Douglas Janney of Fredericksburg, Mrs. Allen L. Oliver of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Mrs. James Metcalf of Chestertown, Md. and Mrs. Robert H. Smith of Manassas. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Labowitz of Washington, D. C. spent the weekend at their home Jessamine Hill. Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Forward of Arlington spent the weekend at their home in Harris Hollow. The Rev. William M. Hargett with E. N. Montague of Sperryville spent fromm Friday until Sunday in Richmond to attend the Council of the Diocese of Virginia at Grace and Holy Trinity Church. Chester Gap Area Social News %I?5§tt>dtoa ^ttiSAf&iefcrated her eighth birthday with a party Friday night at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Williams. Others present were her brother Chris, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frye of Mount Jackson. Also Kim Gilkey, Kelly Gilkey, Rhonda Williams, Shirley North, Robin North, Tammy North, Terry Leake, Tony Leake, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leake and Mrs. Betsy Wines. Mr. and Mrs. Butch Sealock of Blacksburg spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sealock. Other visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mahoney of the Remount Station. Mrs. Phyllis Morton entered Warren Memorial Hospital Saturday. Mrs. Lucy Williams visited her sister, Mrs. Sidney Ritter at Huntly Sunday afternoon. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Alma Wines and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wines were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wines of Front Royal. Visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Williams over the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sealock, Mr. and Mrs. Paige Henson and family, Mrs. Mary Williams, Mrs. Marcelle McNeill and Maynard Williams. Bert Gilkey joined Boy Scout Troop 36 of Flint Hill for a hike Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Fox and family, Mrs. Marie Sealock and James G. Fox were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kreisher in Front Royal Friday night. Mr. Kreisher and James Fox were celebrating their birthdays. Other Sheogas Corp. Phone ME-6-8666 Front Royal, Fa. ■orwinr,wK>nCTtw%v^MWPC Viewtown and Castleton News By Mrs. Gladys Dodson Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Smith were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodward of Warrenton and with the Woodwards visited Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Woodward in Culpeper on Sunday. Charlie Echardt of Front Royal and Mrs. Hilda Jolliffe were guests during the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jolliffe and were Saturday evening callers of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Mrs. Raymond Hitt and sons were visitors Friday night of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Settle and family. Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mozingo were Mr. and Mrs. Carson Cecil Streets of Merrifield. William Settle and daughters of Maryland were Sunday guests of his mother, Mrs. Robert Settle and of Mrs. Barbara Settle and sons. Monday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson were Mr. and Mrs. Carson Edwards and daughter Tressa of Catlett. Mrs. Smith Hostess For Dinner and Bridge Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jr. entertained the Washington Bridge Club and additional guests with dinner and Bridge Thursday night at Hampton Inn. Her guests included Mrs. R. V. Snead, Mrs. L. J. Turner, Mrs. Elmo D. Flynt, Mrs. H. M. Keyser, Mrs. G. H. Davis, Jr., Mrs. W. F. Moffett, Jr., Mrs. W. H. Massie, Jr., Mrs. Harry Lee Smith, Mrs. F. W. Spalding, Mrs. B. M. Miller, Mrs. E. A. McNear, Mrs. Fred Schaefer, Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mrs. R. E. Wood and Mrs. Thomas B. Massie. Prizes were won by Mrs. Quaintance, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Moffett. flew Arrivals Mr. and Mrs. Harold Douglas Williams are the parents of a daughter born in Warren Memorial Hospital on Monday, January 25, 1971. Mrs. Williams is the former Elizabeth, Ann Fox. Mr. and, Mrs. Don Fisher, Jr. of Vienna announce the birth of a son, Anthony Philip, on Wednesday, January 20, 1971. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Don Fisher, Sr. of Maryland and W. A. Dulaney of Woodville. guests were Elwood Wines, Dwayne Williams and Miss Margaret Burke. Mrs. Lillian Fox and Mrs. Josephine Jenkins attended a Home Demonstration Leader Training meeting in Washington on Tuesday. Mrs. Minnie Goranson, Postmaster, has announced these new hours for the post office: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. I Personals from Sperryville and Vicinity Mrs. H. M. Varner, Correspondent Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stout of Cranford, N. J. are spending several days with Mrs. Stout’s brother-in-law and sister, Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Quaintance. Mr. and Mrs. Dickie Wayland and son Ricky of Slate Mills and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wayland and children Kim and Sean of Viewtown were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wayland. Mrs. Pauline Eubank and Ranny Aylor visited Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lewis at Huntly on Sunday and with Mrs. F. D. Coffey were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nethers in Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Devers spent the weekend in Front Royal with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Devers and family. Miss Mary Jane Morris of Charlottesville was a weekend guest of Mrs. Lee Thornton. Russell Swindler and his niece, Mrs. Rebecca Hammond of Cottage City, Md. visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Swindler last Tuesday. Ranny Aylor attended a meeting of the Southern States Cooperative from Wednesday through Saturday in Alexandria. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Aylor of Alexandria spent the weekend in the H. H. Aylor home. Ellis Baker, who fell in December and broke his ankle has recently had the cast removed. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry Sisk and daughters, Sandy and Charlotte, who have been visiting Mrs. Andrew Sisk, left recently to assume duties with the American Embassy in Accera, West Africa. Ricky Jacobs spent the weekend with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schaefer while his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Jacobs visited friends in Richmond. They returned to their home in Warrenton Sunday night. Mrs. Perle Coffey was a supper guest on Sunday night of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Atkins and daughter, Mary Sue. Later in the evening they visited Mrs. Kent Pierce in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Painter of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sisk of Orange and Mrs. Matt Cliff of King George were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Early Sisk. Other recent callers were Mrs. Maxine Stroup of Luray, Mrs. Edward Estes and Mrs. Robert W. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Carson Johnson and son, C. B. Jr. and Mrs. Jack Wayland spent the weekend in Baltimore, Md. with Mr. and Mrs. Graham Allison and Mr. and Mrs. John Poferl. Kelly Aylor returned to Arlington Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Karen Aylor after spending several weeks with her great-grandmother, Mrs. Della B. Howard. + News In and Around Woodville Mrs. June Clark Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wood, Jr. and Henry B. and Mrs. Henry Wood were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Blanton at Amelia. Larry Conners spent the weekend in Cherry Hill, N. J. visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jim Derderian and daughter Joyce Aylor. Mrs. Raymond Johnson, Mrs. James Falls, Mrs. Henry Wood and Mrs. B. G. Titchenell attended the W.M.U. meeting held at the home of Mrs. Clifton Clark Tuesday night. Mrs. James Falls was program leader. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grigsby of Castleton are visiting their daughter Mrs. Charlie Settle. Her weekend guests were Sandra. Tommy and Cleveland Grigsby. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Settle were Mr. and Mrs. K. P. Grigsby and Kerry Lynn, Richard Bayne, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Woodward of Culpeper and Mr. aadt Mi*. Oliver Falkner*-and family of Castleton. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Clark, Misty Hitt and Richard Burke attended the Virginia State Foxhunters Association and Banquet held at the County Club in Culpeper Saturday night. Mrs. Roger Lohman and son Chad visited Mrs. Marcia Bullion on Saturday. Hunters Bag 322 Bear In State A count of Game Commission Big Game Tags reveals that hunters bagged 322 bears in Virginia during the 1970 hunting season, reports Game Division Chief, R. H. Cross. Of that total, 12 were taken in the Dismal Swamp. A spotty mast crop with severe failures in some areas had led to predictions of a poor to mediocre bear season. The 322 total is considerably above the average. Bears apparently moved widely down the east slope of the Blue Ridge as evidenced by 3 killed in Buckingham County and 1 bagged in Spotsylvania County. Read the Want Ads! It Pays! CLEAN-LOW COST Our Fuel Trucks Are On the Go! You can count on us. When you need us. We're ready to fill your tank day or night, in any kind of weather! Give us a call . . . we’re ready to deliverl Prompt dollvoryl NISH NORTH & SON (AUBREY NORTH) We Give S&H Green Stamps for 10-day cash on fuel oil and kerosene MOBILHEAT IS THE HOMEPROVED HEATING OIL! Phone: 635-2337 Huntly, Va Mrs. Roadcap Atkins of Amissville and Miss Margaret Atkins of Winchester were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Pullen. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Taylor and children Penny and Robin and Jerry Whitlock of Culpeper were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Clark and Misty Hitt. Other visitors were Clyde Merica of Remington, Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Harlow and family of Montpelier. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown, daughters Wendy and Bridgett, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Craun at Orange. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Dodson of Orange and Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Jenkins were Sunday guests of Mrs. C. W. Jenkins. Rep Robinson Marks First Day in Co’gress Rep. J. Kenneth Robinson marked his first day in Congress by joining in sponsorship of a resolution to establish a House Committee on the Environment and of another to investigate further the non-judicial activities of Supreme Court ‘Justice William O. Douglas. Supporters of both resolutions were drawn from both political parties. The environment committee would have jurisdiction of legislation affecting water and air quality, waste disposal, pesticides and herbicides and excessive noise, such as that of jet aircraft. A special committee would be established in the Justice Douglas matter, equally divided as .between Republicans and Democrats. Commenting on the resolutions, the 7th District Congressman said: “Preserving the quality of , the environment in an era of population explosion properly has become a ma jortnational concern. To reduce duplication of effort and divided responsibility, it seems to me logical to consolidate legislative responsibility for environmental matters in one committee of the House. “With respect to Justice Douglas, I believe there is substantial dissatisfaction with the manner in which an inquiry was conducted in the past Congress, in that, according to my understanding, the subcommittee having jurisdiction undertook only a cursory examination, called no witnesses to give testimony under oath, and held no hearings. “Whatever the ultimate findings, a study by the equallybalanced bipartisan special committee proposed in the resolution could help restore public confidence in the ability and determination of the Congress to discharge its responsibilities with respect to allegations of improper conduct in high office." funeral ;)3arlxir0 .Vet Faith Is H. 0. Geest, Director .3 405 Sperryville Road 3 More Endoring Christopher G«est\ Culpeper, Virginia \ d AMBULANCE WITH OXYGEN^ Culpeper, Va. . Phone 825-0395 2 FUN AND GAMES Beginning Friday, January 29th Every Friday night until further notice fat 7:00 PM. Washington Fire Hall sponsored by the Washington Volunteer Fire Co. and Rescue Squad LOST Male West Highland White Terrier Last seen on Route 622 in Rappahannock County. Answers to the name of Morris. Wearing flea collar and rabies tag. Reward Offered i w- i.im wm Contact Mrs. m. Durham Phone hot-1^64 Rt. 1 Box 67, Castleton, Va. SCHEWEL FURNITURE COMPANY’S THIRD STARTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 Be Sure To Register For Door Prizes - STOREWIDE SAVINGS - Lollipops for children and Soft Drinks served FREE FURNITURE COMPANY EASY CREDIT TERMS 825-1059

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I CLASSIFIED ADS RATES: Fhre cents per word tor tint insertion; Sfc mini■uun charge, cash with order. Four cents per word each ad* ditional insertion same copy. If billed, add 25 cents booking charge. Cards of Thanks 50c minimum In Memorissis $1.00 minimum. Cash most accompany cards of Ahanks and memoriams. WANTED - Would like to keep children in my home while mother works. Call 987-2193 2-4-p Planning To Build? Have you talked to your neighbor to see how much money they saved buying at Jim Carpenter Lumber Company. We also buy pine and poplar logs. Telephone Madison 948-4322 or 948-4460. 12-3-tfk NOTICE • For your Fuller Brush needs call Ginny Pierson, Amissville, Va., 937-4496. (Formerly handled by 0. C. Mitchell). FOR RENT - Four-room house with central heat, bath; excellent condition; $100 month. Available February 1. Apply in writing to Box 38-A, Washington, Va. 22747. l-28k WANTED TO RENT -Pasture for 50 cows and calves for the 1971 season. W. R. Welch, Flint Hill; phone 675-3663. l-28k WANTED TO BUY IMMEDIATELY - 500 acres or more with ever flowing stream and nicely wooded. Reasonably priced. Please write confidentially to P. O. Box 1033, Winchester, Virginia, 22601. THINKING OF SELLING YOUR FARM? It’s a Belter’s market right now, bo if you’d like to talk it over in complete confidence, just phone 673-3630 or drop us a line. Edw. A. Harris & Associates, Harris Hollow, Washington, Va. fcfk WE HAVE ESTABLISHED] 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, V-a., <, Phone 987tfk EARLY’S CARPET ServiceDirect to your home selling and installation. Carpet# of distinction — Patcraft, Mohawk and Masland. Linoleum, vinyls and tile. Alterations, repairs and expert carpet cleaning. Custom draperies and slip covers made locally. Custom and stock window shades. Free estimates. Call 937-4404, Amissville, Va. tfk EXPERT AUTO MECHANIC will take repair work on any make car, American or foreign. Work will be done on week-end only. If enough business develops will open fulK time repair shop at Sperryville. Free estimate. For appointment call Stanley Reynolds, 987-8243. Ik Plumbing & Heating Service. New installations or repair. Oil burners cleaned. Phone 937-2883 or 937-4600, R. A. Johnson or Lewis Butler, Amissville, Va. tfk Order of Publication Virginia: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY IN CHANCERY No. 2617 RE: Anna Davenport TO: Anna Davenport, if living, or if she be dead, the widower, heirs, devisees and successors in title of Anna Davenport, whose addresses are unknown, and who are made parties hereto by the general description of parties unknown. You are hereby notified that a tract of land described as follows: Anna Davenport Address unknown William Alexander land 2 acres in Jackson Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, was sold on the 30th day of March, 1963, for delinquent taxes, levies, interest, and costs to the Commonwealth of Virginia /and application for the purchase thereof has been filed in this office. And it appearing from the records of this office that you are interested in said land, you are further notified to appear in four months from the date of this notice and do what may be necessary to protect your interests.! Given under my hand this 18th i day of December, 1970. (s) E. M. Jones, Clerk Circuit Court, Rappahannock County T. C. Lea, Jr. Fray and Hudson Culpeper, Virginia, 22701 Attorneys for applicant A Copy Teste: E. M. Jones, Clerk FOR SALE: 800 bales of mixed hay. M. W. Brown, Sperryville 987-8468. tf FOR SALE - John Deere Manure Spreader with steel body, $160. Bean speedsprayer, mounted on Dodge truck, $700. Hay, $36 per ton, can deliver. Wade H. Massie, Hamden Hall Washington, Va. 676-3637 2-4-k MADISON LIVESTOCK January 23, 1971 Steers and Feeder Calves 24.60- 36.00 Cows . 14.50- 21.00 Heifers . 20.60- 29.00 Bulls . 22.00- 28.50 Veal Calves .. 28.00- 60.00 Hogs . 14.00- 17.25 Sows . 9.60- 12.60 Baby calves, BH .. 15.00- 40.00 MARKETS FRONT ROYAL LIVESTOCK January 21, 1971 HOGS: top wgt. 190-240 $15.50 to $16.50; heavy butcher# 240-270 $14.75 to $16.60; light butchers 180190 $13.00 to $13.50; butcher sow# 300-500 $11.75 to $12.00 VEAL: ch. A prime 200-230 $48; ch. & pr heavy 230-260 $36 to $37.50; ch. & pr. light 160-200 $35.50 to $38; good 180-240 $31 to $34.50; standard 180-240 $28.75 to $29.50 Heavy slaughter calves: standard 275-350 $29.50 to $32 LAMBS: choice $24 to $24.50; good $22.50 SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Heifers: good $22.90 to $26.50; standard $20.50 to $21 Cows: utility A com. $17.60 to $19.85; can. A cut. $15.75 to $18.90 Bulls: Cutter $22.50 to $24.70 STOCK-FEEDER CATTLE: Steers: 300-500 lbs.: good $29.76 to $33.25; med. $27.50 to $29 Steers: 500-750 lbs.: med. $27.60 to $29.75 Steers: 800 lbs A up: med. $26 to $27.75; com. $23.50 to $25 Heifers: 300-500 lbs.: good $22.50 to $2325; med. $21.75 to $22.23 Heifers: 500-750 lbs.: med. $23 to $23.73; com. $21.73 to I22.3C In Memoriam Ir. memory of^Roscoc Floyd' Ccd:or. who passed away three years ago, January 2C, 19C3. Mot being able to say goodby Will always bring rerrete* But the ones that loved you dearly Aro the ones who won’t forget. The flowers we place upon your grave Will wilt and decay; But the love for you who sleeps beneath Will never fade away. Your wife Carrie Daughter Foggy Grandson Gary It was my privilege to spend the evening with friends a few days ago. The television program they were watching was about a young wife who was a witch. I asked if either thought there are witches in these times. The husband with emphatic “NO”! The wife said she thought there are spirits. Now, we are taught that there are good and evil spirits, but what about witches? It seems that a witch is feminine, a male witch a warlock. Either is supposed to have gained their power by making a compact with the devil, this power is supernatural, it is the power to conjure, prophesy, and do works of magic. It is my guess that seers, soothsayers, sorcerers and necromancers are in this category. Do I believe in witchcraft? I have adopted the philosophy that ‘where there is smoke there must be some fire.’ King Saul went to the Witch of Endor in I Samuel 28. The writer of The Revelation seems to think sorcerers will not have it so good in the afterlife. An encyclopedia has this to say: “Witchcraft and sorcery were in common practice in ancient times, and is still practiced by primitive people.” There seemed to be a revival of witchcraft in Salem Town, Mass, about sixteen hundred and ninety-two. A modern woman, who claims to be a witch, says she has made no pact with the evil one. She says she can read the vibrations from an individual, even at a distance, and translate these readings into happenings that affect that person; past, present or future. She thinks this a blessing, since through this gift she can advise others to make changes in their lives that will work out for their good. Yes, I believe in certain forms of witchery. The witchery of a pleasant evening when the stars peep out from the curtain of night, one by one. I believe in the magic of love. I believe that God gave to some of his children powers He withheld from others. Who am I to say what is good or Farm Productivity Record Lauded President Nixon recently praised American fanners for providing this country’s people the best food in the world at a lower percentage of family income than is provided for any other country in the world. For this, he said, the Nation owes American agriculture a very great debt. He cited the fact that the area of the American economy that has had the greatest growth in productivity is American agriculture, and said this had not been adequately reflected in agricultural income. This report on the President singling out American agriculture for high praise was supplied by James S. Gillespie, Chairman of the Virginia Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation (ASC) Committee. Gillespie said, “I believe not only farmers but others as well will be particularly interested in these comments by the President. We who help administer farm programs for the U. S. Department of Agriculture have often reminded our urban friends that Americans are the best fed people in the world at the lowest real cost because of the efficiency of American agriculture. It is heartening to have the President state this and other basic facts about agriculture.” In his remarks, President Nixon referred to the new Commission on Productivity, with a membership of top leaders representing American industry, labor, the academic community, and agriculture, saying that “a very significant point was made, not only in the first meeting, but in the second and third. On every occasion, it was this: That that area of the American economy that has had the greatest growth in productivity and that has the highest productivity per man hour, any way you want to rate it, is American agriculture.” Upon hearing this fact, the President said he checked further and found that “we are the best fed people, but at the lowest cost, the lowest percentage of our income, of any country in the world. And for that, we are most prateful.” This fact, he said, “means that the Nation owes American agriculture a very great debt, which perhaps has not been adaquately reflected in agricultural income.” Mr. Nixon continued, “I am not happy about the fact that agric'uftiirii) ’'come has hot been at the rate* that it should have been over the past ew years. I think the farmer deserves a fair share of the Nation’s increasing wealth and its increasing productivity, due to the fact that American agriculture is so productive.” At the same time, Mr. Nixon said, “We have problems of hunger in this country, and there are problems of hunger in all countries, rich and poor, around the world. “But the problems of hunger in this country are, in terms of magnitude, nothing compared to what the problems are in countries that simply do not have the enormous productivity that we have.” “And so, as we look around the world and as we think of the future of the world and what is going to happen, we realize how much American agriculture can contribute.” The President said he referred not only to export markets but to “the knowledge that we are able to share with other people which may make a difference in these next 10, 15, 25 years, a difference as to whether millions of people all over the world will grow up without enough to eat at all, or whether they may have a better chance than they would otherwise have to survive.” In the course of his remarks President Nixon had high praise for Secretaryy of Agriculture Clifford M. Hardin, saying that “when I appointed him, I wanted a man who would speak for the farmers and for American agriculture to the White House rather than the other way around. He has done that. Beneath that very pleasant and disarming exterior of his is a very strong and persuasive and determined mind. And in these matters that come before us and the high decisions that have to be made at the White House with the legislative leaders, in the Cabinet, on the budget and other matters, I can assure you that agriculture has a very strong advocate.” COMPLETE ONE-STQP Building Supply ■ Hardware Paint Millwork Lumber Worronton Building Material Co., Inc. ON THE BY-PASS WARRENTON, VA. Phone 347-1400 Parents of Birth Defects Children Find Help by Coming Together By Grace Williamson, Social Worker March of Dimes Birth Defects Center, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri “I can talk to a friend or a relative' or someone here at the hospital and they will listen. But they don’t understand because they haven’t experienced what I go through every day.” These words, spoken by the mother of a child bom with severe birth defects, best explain the concept underlying the formation of parent groups at many March of Dimes Birth Defects Centers across the country. Birth defects strike 250,000 babies each year in the United States. This means one every two minutes. Birth defects range from those which can be corrected easily to the tragic malformations that can destroy a mind or body. No one is prepared for the shock of learning that his baby has been bom severely handicapped. When it happens, making the years ahead suddenly seem long and comfortless, both husband and wife need someone who understands their heartache and confusion. Doctors, social workers and therapists can guide parents as they look for new directions. Increasingly, however, many couples are turning to each other for support in many ways. Emotional Support The Parents Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus at St. Louis Children’s Hospital was formed about two years ago with the support of the Center social worker. Spina bifida is a defect in which parts of the vertebrae (making up the spine) fail to fuse during the early months of life following conception. The condition can range from minor impairment of the legs to paralysis, and often occurs in conjunction with hydrocephalus (“water on the brain”). Since many parents must travel a considerable distance to attend the monthly Birth Defects Clinic, and most fathers take a day off from work to do so, parents meetings are also held once a month on the evening of clinic day. More than a dozen couples attend regularly, and all parents who COFFEE, TEA, AND CONVERSATION, as well as aa extra opportunity to obtain guidance from social worker Grace Williamson (right), are the essential ingredients at meetings of parents whose children have birth defects. i come to tne center witn a newborn child receive an invitation. The letter outlines the group’s objectives: To help our children attain their maximum capabilities; To help promote and provide emotional support and a better understanding of our children; To promote fellowship and good will among members of the association. At many sessions, educational talks are presented. During the past year, speakers have included a neurosurgeon, a physical therapist, a urologist, an orthopedist, an occupational therapist, a representative from the St. Louis County Special School District from the program for the Orthopedically Handicapped, and the executive director of local chapter of The National Foundation-March of Dimes. The Center social worker, of course, attends all meetings. Two Way Learning The medical and paramedical professionals have all been from the staff of the Birth Defects Center and many parents feel that this is an important factor.. “After a doctor speaks at our meeting,” says one mother, “we have a little closer feeling to him. It becomes easier to ask questions. I suppose it’s because here we^re people, not just the patient’s parents.” The relationship can be reciprocal. Many of the Center, staff members feel they have learned more about the family problems through discussions at the meetings. Meetings are believed by some to provide a very useful kind of informal group therapy. Learning from one ano' ’ er how to face these prob1 ms and to deal with them c nstructively is one of the mosi important iunctions oi the group. When a new couple attends their first meeting, they immediately become aware that they are not alone. The group makes them feel “at home” discussing questions that a parent might be reluctant to talk about with a neighbor— for example problems of urinary and bowel control for their child. Empathy Not Sympathy The meetings have followed similar patterns around the country. Participants emphasize to each other that these meetings are not sympathy sessions. Rather, those attending unite in mutual interest, assist new parents with information and moral support, and discuss ways to develop better community understanding of the problem of handicapped children as it relates to society. Although the purposes are much the same, not all groups are organized alike. Some accept parents of children with any birth defect. Some are therapeutic and operate entirely under professional supervision. Other groups meet informally, often at private homes. However, most seek professional assistance at some point, frequently from a social worker. Many parents say that the difficulty of facing the initial shock seems to be made easier by talking to another parent. One father, whose child is now six, describes his feelings when he sees a new family arrive at the clinic. “I see them in the hall and want to help. I want to show them things aren’t as bad as they might be. I know what they’re in for and it’s easier if you know what to expect. Now, through the parents association, we have a channel to provide reassurance to these families.” Free Selective Service Booklet f Selective Service System said today that sixty percent of the country’s high school principals an^d school district superintendents have asked to examine a new high school curriculum just released by that agency which explains the hows and whys of the draft. The mailing of some 23,000 copies of the 85 page Curriculum Guide to the Draft began today to high school administrators in all states and U. S. territories. Selective Service had offered the curricular material at no cost to the school systems in hopes that they would initiate courses on the draft. Following initial distribution of the Guide, packages of material will be sent to schools which plan to use the Guide in the classroom so that each teacher will have Curriculum Guide 'to the Draft and multiple copies of new Selective Service brochures. Adequate copies of the brochures will be furnished so that the booklets can be distributed to individual students as study aids. The new brochures cover such subjects as the registration, classification, /and induction processes, conscientious objection, the lottery system and Lar ’.hip deferments. 1 representatives of high schools can obtain free copies of Curriculum Guide to the Draft by writing the Office of Public Information, Selective Service System, Washington, D. C., 20435. Copies are also available to the public from the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C., 20402 at a low cost. District Camporee For Boy Scouts Ken Bovard, Chairman of the Camping and Activities Committee for Shenrapawa District, Shenandoah Area Council, Boy Scouts of America takes great pleasure in announcing the 1971 Winter Camporee. The Winter Camporee will be conducted at Big Meadows Camping Grounds, Shenandoah National Park under the direction of Bruce McHenry, Assistant Scoutmaster and Mark Johnson, Scoutmaster Troop 100, Edwin Smith, Scoutmaster Troop 7, and TOLSON’S TILE Over 16 years experience in Ceramic Tile & Quarry Slate New construction, remodeling or repairs. Free estimates. Amissyille, Va. 937-4595 24-HOUR^ WRECKER SERVICE Charles E. Sutphin, Inc. Washington, Va. General Aufomofire Repair Gas and Oil - General Merchandise Phone 675-3566 FEDERAL and STATE [INCOME TAX SERVICE! JOHN J. ZUNKA % ^Warren Paint & Supply Company 415 East Main St. FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA Ralph Dean, Scoutmaster Troop 89 all of Luray. The subject of the Camporee will be “Project SOAR”, Save Our American Resources, and the two highlights of the Camporee will be Saturday, January 30, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Klondike Derby and an evening Campfire 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on “Man and His Environment” presented by the Shenandoah National Park Naturalist team. The public is invited to attend and observe these two events. Be sure to attend this event and watch Scouting with the cooperation of the Shenandoah National Park Service do their part to build “Manpower with Boypower”. RYfv XfT KOUDLYI mm Faye Dunaway is Bonnie and Warren Beatty is Clyde in tfie exciting Warner Bros.-Seven Arts release, “Bonnie and Clyde.” The action.packed drama which retells the story of the infamous bank-robbers of the Depression-struck 1930’s opens on Friday at the Washington Theater. The Technicolor film was directed by Arthur Penn and produced by Warren Beatty. Ministers' Conference The Way land Blue Ridge Baptist Minister’s Conference will meet at the Hopewell Baptist Church Monday, February 1 at 7:30 p.m. Rev. R. L. Banks, Moderator; Rev. U. S. Brokenburr, Pastor. Everyone is welcome. Bus Trip To District The First Baptist Church of Washington, Va., Rev. R. P. Pringle, pastor, sponsored a chartered bus trip Sunday to the Unity Baptist Church of Washington, D. C., R. E. Cunningham, pastor. The event was the 30th anniversary of the Pastor’s Aid Club. Those who enjoyed the day were Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dearing, Mr. and Mrs. John Barbour, Miss Maud Roy, Mrs. Lottie Aylor, Miss Charlotte Aylor, Miss Ruth Williams, Mrs. Charles Williams, Jr., Mrs. Russell Aylor, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Butler and daughters Nanette and Dorothy Mrs. Julia Boddie, Charles C. Lewis, Mrs. Edward H. Bailey and granddaughters, Mrs. William (Moody) Aylor, Lewis Butler and John Williams. Many of our friends met us there both from Washington, D. C. and here. We were happy to see Mrs. Margaret Freeman and daughters Marian and Theresia, Mrs. Willie Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Davis, Mrs. Lillian Timbers, Miss Ann Carter and the Rev. and Mrs. U. S. Brokenburr. Sent in by (Mrs.) Dorothy Butler Social News Mr. and Mrs. James Ausberry and son James Lewis, Deborah and Kelvin Lewis were weekend guests of C. C. Lewis. We Can Supply Aii Your niuNiiCNi CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORP. I Phone VA5-8383 Culpeper, Va. ) - • ww • • • II I V/UlWCI Commonwealth LUMBER AND HARDWARE CENTER QyER90YEARS_QF_HELPf UL SERVICE 5>hoo I LUMBER HARDWARE BUILDING MATERIALS I □ •■MtafPUua , □ toiling THo ) □ toon □ Floor TO* >2 £ C C £ C O FMipica (Laninatod) I Garden Supplies C I Insulation C I Lawn Mowers C I Millwork C I Moldings C I Paneling C I Pegboard C I Plywood X I Power Tools IC I Roofing C Sapolin Paint! 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