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sign on tne sperry vine ium off and those people who want to can come into town and shop at a leisurely rate. Then, those who want to can get through quickly.”
Mrs. Kilby said traffic through town in the tourist season is so heavy and so fast now that those who want to get off and shop can’t.
James Swindler said he favors improving the route inside the town. “The others will take the precious farm land that we can never get back,” he said. “You can condemn my house? I . can move that; But I can’t move my land.”
CHARLES ESTES asked the Highway Department representatives if they had a preference among the proposed routes.
“I don’t have one,” responded Gene Wray. “I’ve just been assigned to this project for three weeks and we’re still trying to gather information. I won’t make up my mind until I’ve heard from the people but here.”
Luke asked all persons in the room who support the Sperryville Community Group’s statement to stand. Less than ten of the some 80 persons attending remained seated. □
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