Rappahannock News, February 21, 1974

Planning session Should the county ‘babysit’ for newcomers? RAPPAHANNOCK’S Planners got rather technical, discussing subdivision road requirements, at their work session on the subdivision ordinance last Thursday night. What concerned Planning Commission members were standards for roads within, subdivisions with lots 25 acres or more in size. “Why do we have to do a lot of babysitting for newcomers who find a lot hard to get to?” Commonwealth’s Attorney George Davis asked. “We don’t have to promise them services just because they think they deserve them.” r laruung ^umiiusMua Chairman Herbert Barksdale wanted to know what Newbill Miller thought of a “standards criteria” drafted by Pete Luke. It was based on plans for roads within Army bases. “I don’t think it addres-. ses itself to our problem,” Miller answered. “What we’re trying to do is just prevent erosion. This Army road criteria is designed for a capacity of 4,000 vehicles a day.” PETE LUKE saidhetho ught the ordinance should specifically provide some guidelines. “I say we’ve got to be specific on the texture of the roads, how much gravel they ought to put on, what the width of the graded surface is.” “After the first winter they’ll throw on more gravel themselves,” George Davis said. “Why are we babysitting these people?” “I think we owe it to everybody to see that a subdivision is provided with more than a muddy road,” Luke insisted. Finally the Supervisors agreed that in a subdivision having no more than five lots with a minimum size of 25 acres each, roads would have to be 12 feet wide with a three inch gravel wearing surface. THEN THEY talked about 25 acre lot subdivisions with more than five lots. “Well, what are we going to do now?” Newbill Miller asked. “Are we going to have to go to paved surface?” George Davis said, “There’s no point pushing off the side of a mountain to build a little road. We’ve Rappahannock races THE RAPPAHANNOCK HUNT Point-to-Point races, scheduled for Saturday, March 1, are held in mountain country where traditions change slowly, families stay in the same place and last long. For that reason, their races are still closely related in spirit to the original hunter races in England and in this country. Those were tests of the individual foxhunter riding his favorite mount. One veteran foxhunter once said of the Rappahannock meet, “This is the greatest race meet in America. Nobody tells me whether I sit or stand. The whole show is as comfortable as an open shirt collar.” The meet is still a homey easy going show. It has a catch-as-catch can air; a bank holiday spirit. Hie pace and manner are rooted in a less frantic Nine races are scheduled, The first beginning at 11:30 a.m., March 2 at Thornton Hill Farm on Route 522 south of Sperryville. The Paris Race, turf races, hurdle races, climaxed by the hound race which is open to hound owners in Rappahannock Hunt territory, all provide a most picturesque ending to a very sporting afternoon. □ got a big percentage of Rappahannock County paved now.” Newbill Miller told the group, “the less trees you cut, the less area you grade, the less erosion you’re gonna have.” His listeners agreed. “If we hard - surface many of these steep mountain roads, we’regonnasee a lot more funerals,” Pete Luke said, noting that the steep road in to his house often stays covered with ice for days. “But Pete; you’re on the shady side of the slope,” Allan Stokes told him. Herbert Barksdale suggested that the matter be turned over to Luke and Fanning Baumgardner. “We’re not getting anywhere on this tonight.” “Yes we are,” Newbill Miller disagreed. “We’re getting closer.” PHIL IRWIN asked if the county shouldn’t have some influence on how a large parcel of land is broken up. “If someone has several hundred acres he’s dividing into 25 acre lots, shouldn’t you have some say?” “We’re lucky if they’re dividing into 25 acres,” Newbill Miller said. Commonwealth’s Attorney George Davis later mentioned that the Mount Marshall Fire Road is now believed to be a public right of way. The Road is a trail that wanders from a state route through property that has been divided into 25 acre lots. Sev eral of the lot owners have barricaded the trail. “This kind of thing indicates the need for you to review 25 acre lot divisions,” Irwin said. “Then the subdivider would have to take in account a public right-of-way through the property.” The Planning Commission will hold additional work sessions on the new subdivision and zoning ordinances before they are sent to a public hearing.— Pekay Pettus A champion Angus KINTYREMERE OAKS 13, an Angus bull owned by Ray T. Cannon, El Rancho Grande Farm, Castleton and The Oaks, Sperryville, is a Get-of-Sire award winner for the second time, two years straight. The award was presented tor Mr. Cannon at the Cattlemen Convention by James Bennett, president of the Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement Association. The convention was held at The Homestead, Hot Springs, February 7-9. See Page 2 Oliver Durant n makes a final check of the brush jumps on the Rappahannock Race course in preparation for the races which will be held March 2. The course is located south of Sperryville on Route 522 at J. W. Fletcher’s Thornton Hill Farm. A thousand cedars have been cut and placed on the jumps. The first race gets off ' at 11:30.

Happahanmirk Nma Published Thursday Morning at Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia, 22747, by the Fauquier Publishing Company, Inc. Entered as Second Class Mail at the Post Office in Washington, Virginia. Subscriptions (in advance) $4 in Rappa'hannock and adjacent counties; $5 in Postal Zones 5 thru 8. MRS. SARAH C. LATHAM, Managing Editor Telephone Washington 675-3349 ‘Public input’ AN “ENERGY CRISIS” is as good a time as any to examine some aspects of Virginia’s Highway Department—a better time than most, really— and a departmental practice that deserves particular attention is the engineers’professed desire for “public input.” It has been suspected by many citizens that Virginia’s Highway Department doesn’t really care what people think, so long as they get out of the way of the bulldozers, and we must say that it is not hard to see how people could reach such conclusions. The most interesting current question of how serious the Highway Department is about “input” concerns 1-66 “inside” the Beltway. (1-66 in Fauquier County is another point, about which more later.) After a great hue and cry, and court orders, an elaborate “impact study” of the eastern extension of 1-66 was contracted for by the Highway Department, and—lo!—the studiers have now recommended that the road be completed just like the Highwaymen wanted. Of course, four federal agencies involved have said the environmental damage would outweigh the possible advantages of the road project, and the jurisdiction most severely affected, Arlington County, is on record against it. But of what importance is that to the Highway Department? Highway Commissioner Douglas Fugate shocked even some pro-highway people when he jumped the gun on the “environmental” study by plunking for completion of the road, “energy crisis and “impact” noth with standing. AN INTERESTING SIDELIGHT on the Department’s high-handedness about 1-66 was provided last week at a “design hearing” on widening a road through Berryville. (Yes, the department is building a by-pass, but they want to widen the old road, too. How about that, road fans?) The Highwayman in charge of the Berryville meeting was challenged by one lady, when she was told that it would be “highly unusual” for the design to be changed after the hearing. “I thought the purpose of this hearing,” she said, “was for ya’ll to see your mistakes. I thought that’s what citizen input was supposed to help you do. Do you not make any mistakes?” They make some whoppers, but try and get them to admit it. At another point, the Highwayman said: “We are most influenced by the wishes of the governing bodies. This project will go through only if your town council wants it.” Really? Has the Arlington County Board heard about thatSL^ NO WONDER PEOPLE ARE cynical about the Highway Department’s sincerity in its public hearing procedures. No wonder people can say, as one man at Berryville did after last week’s “public input” exercise: “If you’re for it, sit back and relax. If you’re against it, sit back and accept.”D Barns The barn pictured last week is owned by Raymond Sutphin on Route 729 between Flint Hill and Ben Venue. A number of correct entries were received, and Floyd Grigsby of Castleton will receive the free subscription to the Rappahannock News, for his name was drawn from the entries. Others correctly identifying the barn were Jim Lum, Mrs. Jamesley Dennis, Roy Whorton, Mrs. Martha Knighting, Mrs. Peggy Sutphin, Roy Carter, Miss Mary Tharp, Mrs. Douglas Silvey and Mrs. John Silvey Jr. FIRE S RESCUE NOTES Flint Hill Rescue Squad took Otis Ryder from home in Flint Hill to Warren Memorial Hospital. The same day Franklin Settle was brought from Warren Memorial Hospital to home in Flint Hill. Sperryville Rescue Squad took Mrs. Rhodes Brown February 18 from home in Sperryville to Culpeper Memorial Hospital. The same day Erik Izo of Alexandria and Rachel Blum of Silver Spring, Md. were taken from the Ski Area to Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Washington Rescue Squad February 16 took Eddie Ricketts from home to Warren Memorial Hospital. February 18 Delcenia L. Currence of Landover, Md. was taken from Rappahannock Ski area to Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. □ BRIDGE CLUB Mrs. C. E. Johnson Jr. entertained the Sperryville Bridge Club at her home Friday evening. Guests were Mrs. E.N. Montague, Mrs. W.H. Cordle, Mrs. T. J. Pillar, Mrs. Dale Metzinger, Mrs. Brown Miller, Mrs. Elmo Flynt, Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mrs. Charles H. Estes, Mrs. R.E. Thompsen, Mrs. L. J. Kilby, Mrs. W. H, Lyne and Mrs. Frank Table r. Prize winners were Mrs. Thompsen, Mrs. Estes and Mrs. Flynt.□ Amissville Rescue unit responded Febrary 14 to take Adolph Estes to Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton with injuries sustained in a farm labor accident. The following day Pauline Butler was taken to Culpeper Memorial Hospital. February 16, Elwood Dean was taken from his home to Fauquier Hospital and on the 18th, John D. Parker was taken from home to the Fauquier facility by the Amissville unit. Amissville Fire Company responded to a tire at Estes February 14 but service wag not used. February 17 this company answered an alarm to a brush fire at Clarence Rectors and later that day this unit was called to a house fire at the Ray Jackson home on Route 611.D Cattlemen’s course A BEEF CATTLEMEN’S short course with emphasis on cow-calf and feeder cattle production has been planned for March 11 and 12 at the Continuing Education Center, VPI&SU campus, Blacksburg. • The Short Course is designed for both purebred and commercial cattle with special emphasis on cowcalf and feeder calf production. The program is designed to give indepth and up-to-date training in ^ several areas. The teaching will be slanted toward the practical side. Topics include nutrition, breeding, management, economics and marketing, herd health and a final session on management. DETAILS ABOUT THE cattlemen’s short course may be had by contacting local Virginia Tech Extension Offices. They have the complete conference outline available as well as pre-registration and reservation cards. □ Champion Angus From Page 1 * To be eligible to win the award, an owner must have four or more bulls on performance test, sired by the same sire and have the highest average yearling weight. Only four of these awards have been given under the bull testing program and all four have been won by Cannon during the past four years with three different sires. , The bulls were on test at Culpeper, Red House and Dublin. □ *t/_ ... _ «_ n.i__i A

^tad Iff T H E L I T T. L E F< 0 X REPORT ON THE LEGISLATURE BY DEL. D. FRENCH SLAUGHTER, JR. THE General Assembly has passed its deadline for the introduction of bills and resolutions and there are now a total of 1,566 bills and 191 resolutions which have been introduced in the House and Senate. As usual, the legislature is headed into a crunch during the last week of the session and many people, including legislators, often wonder why this is always the case. One problem is that the legislature does not have a large enough staff in its drafting bureau for assistance in drafting and all of the proofreading and other work that must be done in the preparation of bills. Because of these inadequacies, it sometimes takes several weeks for a bill to be prepared and returned to the delegate or senator. Even then, bills are not always drafted in the form to suit the delegate or senator who requests the bill and he usually will offer amendments after the bill has been introduced to make the changes he wantsThe drafting bureau prepares all bills in order that they will be technically correct with reference to sections of the Code. THEN, by the time the committees have heard discussion and arguments for and against bills and have voted on them you have another time lag before the largest number of bills gets to the floor of the House of Delegates or the Senate. Again, at the committee stage, the legislature needs competent assistants who can draft amendments to bills and quickly give background informaton that is often needed in considering legislation. Among the many proposals to avoid the log jam and hectic pace at the end of the session is one to increase the session to 90 days every year. I am opposed to this suggestion. A constitutional amendment has been proposed to have a legislative session of 90 days every two years instead of the 60-day session one year and die 30day session the next. I favor this amendment as I did in the 1969 session on revision of the Constitution. THE legislature should have a 90-day session spread over perhaps a maximum of four months which would allow for a recess to hold public hearings "and to allow the bill drafting process to catch iqj. I believe this session should be held every other year and would be more efficient than holding a 60day session one year and a 30-day session the next 1 ROSSON & TROILO Jeep Sales & Service Brandy Station UNIROYAL Steel-Belted Radial Tires C J 5 Jeep Front End Alignment and Balancing from the Smallest Compact to the Largest Truck year because it takes time to prepare bills, hold hearings and get the legislative machinery in motion. Also, I do not think it is necessary for the legislature to meet every year if a longer session were held every other year and special sessions can always be called for emergencies. To go any further than this would be a long step towards a full-time legislature which I am opposed to. I believe that we should maintain a parttime legislature composed of people who earn their living and spend more of their time in their own communities than in Richmond. This gives the legislators a better perspective of issues and keeps them in closer touch with the people they represent. THERE have been many proposals for increasing the salaries of legislators. I do not think this is necessary and any additional money should be spent on providing more assistance for the legislators and the legislative committees. The question of whether to go to a full-time legislature is important to the public as well as the legislators because a full time legislature would not be as responsive to the people or as effective and would not be in the public interest. Next week I shall have a further report on the 1974 General Assembly session. Play ‘almost ready* “THE SCENERY is almost ready, costumes are being made, lines have been learned, choreography has started,” said George Graham. “The first production of Country Roads Players, “Winnie-the-Pooh,” is getting ready to roll—heading for opening night, March 15.” The musical, produced under the auspices of the Rappahannock County Education Association, is directed by Don Bomberger and stars Kathryn Arn in the title role. George Graham is president of the Association. The show will be presented March 15 and 16 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School stage. All proceeds will be donated to the Youth Center Fund. Tickets will be on sale starting next week at locations to be announced in the RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS.n RAPPAHANNOCK HUNT POINT-TO-POINT RACES SATURDAY MARCH 2 11:30 P.M. In Panoramic Mountain Setting Exciting Timber. Brush and Hat Races plus Big Hound Race in Full View With 70 Hounds Running A Drag THORNTON HILL FARM / 1/2 Mite South of Sperryville on Route 522 General Admfcskm FREE PARKING $15 Sponsor Ticket Available at Cate Admitting Car and 2 Occupants on Course Xv! vXvX'vX'.XvXvIvXvX

Members of Washington Ladies of the Fire Company who prepared and served dinner to the firemen and guests Friday evening were, seated, Mrs. Bertha Armel, Mrs. Ruth Clark, Mrs. Frances Foster and Mrs. Charles Burke; standing, Mrs. Juanita Miko, Susie Estes, Mrs. Mary Bailey, Mrs. Pauline Bruce, Mrs. Etta Estes and Mrs. Ethel Bailey. More than 70 were present for the dinner. FLINT HILL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nethers spent t?n days in Jackson, S. C. where they visited Mr. and Mrs. William C. Dennis and family. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lewis of Huntly who vacationed in Florida, returning Friday to the Dennis home. They all returned home Tuesday night. Lynn Atkins and Richard Settle accompanied by Wallace Russell of Luray spent the weekend in Daytona Beach, Fla. and attended the auto races. They returned home Monday afternoon. Dudley Wood of Gaithersburg, Md. was a recent visitor of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brue Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Walker were guests for the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Cooke at Farmville. Mrs. Arthur T. Wright returned recently from attending the marriage of her daughter Miss Marilyn Wright to Timothy J. Batty which took place February 2 at Richmond, a suburb of London, England. She also visited the Battys at Twickenham. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller spent the holiday weekend "with their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Carl Howell and family at Madison Heights. Dr. and Mrs. Edgar K. Browning and John B. Browning of Charlottesville spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John S. Browning. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scherschel attended a dinner party in Washington, D. C. and a performance of the English play “Jumpers” at the Eisenhower Theatre Saturday evening. Miss Virginia Hughes of Arlington was a Monday visitor of her brother-inlaw and sister Mr. and Mrs. Dabney Eastham. Mr. and Mrs. Eastham attended the Farm Bureau dinner meeting Tuesday night at the Holly House near Culpeper. Mrs. Mary Cleverley attended a General Registrars Association meeting last Monday in Richmond. Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Brady were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brady of Arlington. Sunday overnight guests were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCulloch of Fairfax and Sunday visitors were Mrs. Lake Lester and children Ellen Marie, Brad, and Alice Marie of Manassas. Visitors Monday were Mrs. Manuel Pullen of Amiss DOWN - DOWN - DOWN 00 PRICES NOW ALL MERCHANDISE STOREWIDE REDUCED TO r. ONE/HALF ^ Y price y ' WALL’S JEWELERS' tit K. MAIN, FRONT ROYAL GOMG OUT OF BIISMRSS SALK AU fAUf CAM-M nnMDS w nOUMU MRS. RUTH KEYSER ville and her daughter Mrs. Barbara Sowers of Washington, D. C., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brady and children Diane, Jeannette and Jimmy. James Pullen and children James, Jr. and Denise of Falls Church spent Sunday night with his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Pullen. Mrs. Ruth Lillard spent the weekend with her sonin-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hawkins in Alexandria. Mrs. Thelma D. Russell was an overnight guest Saturday of her mother-inlaw Mrs. Mary J. Russell at Orlean. Mrs. Russell entertained the Missionary Society Monday evening at her home when the yearly Day of Prayer was observed. There were 12 members present.. Mrs. M. R. Bradford, Jr. and daughter Miss Virginia Yates Bradford spent the holiday weekend in Knoxville, Tenn. where they visited Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Bradford, III and daughter Ann Margaret. BINGO PARTY The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a Bingo Party, Saturday, March 2, at the fire hall starting at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds will go the Heart Fund.D COMPLETE ONE-STOP Building Supply | Hardware Paint * Millwork Lumber 1 WARRENTON | BUILDING {MATERIAL CO., INC. ON THE BY-PASS WARRENTON Phone 347-1400 WOODVILLE NEWS By MRS. JUNE CLARK Mr. and Mrs. Winston Sibert and daughter Becky of Takoma Park, Md. were weekend guests of Mrs. Amos Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Clark, Misty Hitt and W.H. Lyne attended a meeting of the Northern Virginia Foxhunters Association in Culpeper Friday night. Donnie Conners of Wheaton, Md. and Tommie Orange of Takoma Park, Md. were Sunday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Orange. Monday, with Lacy Orange, they attended the funeral of Mrs. Samuel Orange in Bedford. The Rev. B.G. Titchenell and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz attended a Cub Scout Leaders Round table discussion Thursday evening in Front Royal. Major and Mrs. Charles Grizzle and son Jeff of Fredericksburg were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners. School Menu Rappahannock Elementary Monday, February 25 Barbecue/buns Potato chips String Beans Peaches/grapefruit Cookie Milk Tuesday, February 26 Bologna/cheese French fries Limes/corn Fruit Jello Bread/butter Milk Wednesday, February 27 Spaghetti/meat sauce Green Peas Pears Chocolate Cake Orange Juice Bread/butter Milk Thursday. February 28 Hot dogs/buns Baked beans Coleslaw Applesauce Milk Friday, March 1 Fish sticks Mashed potatoes Mixed greens Apricots Bread/butter Milk Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Fincham of Manassas Park were guests Sunday ev<2£> ing of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hitt. Mrs. Lester Deal was a Sunday overnight guest of Mrs. Chester Wayland. Mr. Deal joined them for dinner Monday with Mr. and Mrs. John Williams of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. James Falls, Tim Falls and Mrs. W.R. Burke were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fortune in Front Royal. □ r Birthday dinner T.W. Latham of Viewtown was honored with a dinner Sunday in celebration of his 89th birthday at the home of his sonin-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Doyle at Amissville. Guests included Mrs. H.W. Walter and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Rowzie of Falls Church; Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Smith and daughter Peggy and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Flickenger and daughter Frosty Lynn, all of Hyatts ville, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Smith, Karen, Jimmy and Tonimy of Rockville; Mrs. Sandra Todd and daughter Candy of Silver Spring, Md.; Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Latham of Viewtown and Mrs. T.W. Latham.□ But it has changed the price of your home. For example, if you bought a $20,000 home in 1968—today it's worth about $27,000. Don't be left with a costly pile of ashes. See me about a State Farm Homeowners Policy that will cover your home for all it's worth . . . and keep it that way with automatic Inflation Coverage. JOHN T. “TOM” I GRIFFIN | 203 S. Main St. 1 rillppnpr. V;* 22701 825-8331 STATE FARM Fire and Casualty Company Home Ottice: Bloomington. Illinois

AMISSVILLE NEWS Mrs. Paul Marlowe of Altamonte Springs, Fla. arrived Wednesday to spend some time with her mother Mrs. J.L. Walter and Mr. and Mrs. W.W. JEtiley. She will also visit her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Paul Newton and family at Brightwood. Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Barron returned to their home Sunday after spending a week in San Francisco, Calif.. where Mr. Barron attended the Rural Electrification Conference. Mr. and Mrs. W.H. McDaniel of Annandale were guest for the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. CliftonNethers has returned toherpo sition at Amissville Post Office after undergoing tests in Fauquier Hospital. Mrs. Sarah Latham and Susan spent Saturday morning at Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg and enroute home vis - ited Mr. and Mrs. John Peck at Spotsylvania. Sunday, the Lathams were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. David Hoadley and daughter Sarah Kearns in Falls Church and with Mrs. Hoadley were luncheon guests of Mrs. Sally Mann at McLean. Mr. and Mrs. D.G. Laing were overnight guests of her uncle, C. C. Kerr in Llewellyn Park, N. J. last week and enroute home spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wagner in West Chester, Pa. Mrs. Wagner is the former Susan Groome of Warrenton. Amissville Auxiliary met Tuesday evening to make plans for the annual banquet honoring fire and rescue squadmen and guests. The banquet is scheduled for March 22. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Wright of Falls Church were Sunday guests of Mrs. Annie Cooke. Mr. and .Mrs. Nelson Burner and daughter Faye with Roberta Harrison were Sunday guests of Mrs. Pearl Vaughn inRileyville. Mrs. Gladys Mozingo, who has been caring for Mrs. Jack Nicholson at Washington, Va., is spend ing some time with her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Hackley. Elwood Dean returned to his home Tuesday after being a patient in Fauquier Hospital since Saturday. Mrs. Marie Hilleary of Arlington is spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Dean. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Corbin and family of Manassas were guests during the weekend of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cordani and of his mother Mrs. Nelson Corbin. In the afternoon the Corbins visited Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Pearson in Culpeper. Sunday callers of L. H. Luttrell and Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Dennis were Miss Marie Luttrell and her brother Hugh Luttrell of Winchester and Mr. and Mrs. Singleton Luttrell of Charles Town, W. Va. Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Walker of Culpeper were afternoon visitors Sunday of Mrs. Ethel Cooksey.□ TALENT PROGRAM A Talent Program, postponed from February 8, at Macedonia Baptist Church, Flint Hill, will be given Friday, February 22 at 8 p.m., weather permitting. This program will benefit the Senior Choir of Macedonia Church.□ Stokes Furniture Company Celebrates The Real George Washington’s Birthday with real savings Thursday , Friday & Saturday _ 1 LOOSE-PILLOWBACK SOFA In Green Floral NOW $198.22 Was $298.95 1 3-Pc. BEDROOM SUITE By Bassett NOW $198.22 Was $398.95 1 2-Pc. Blue Nylon LIVING ROOM SUITE NOW $169.22 Was $359.95 1 2-Pc. SOFA BED SUITE In Vinyl NOW $119.22 Was $219.95 1 General Electric DRYER NOW $179.22 Was $209.95 RANGES FROM $159.22 UP 1 3-Pc. Contemporary LIVING ROOM SUITE Consists of Sofa, Matching Chair & Love Seat NOW $398.22 Was $549.95 1 SOFA In Blue and White Floral Slightly Soiled NOW $169.22 Was $298.95 1 General Electric WASHER $199.22 1 General Electric MATCHING DRYER $139.22 1 2-Pc. Early American LIVING ROOM SUITE Brown Tweed NOW $279.22 Was $379.95 PLATFORM ROCKERS $22.22 Other ROCKERS AND CHAIRS GREATLY REDUCED General Electric PORTABLE COLOR TELEVISION NOW $298.22 Was $349.95 1 2-Pc. LIVING ROOM SUITE In Vinyl NOW $119.22 Was $219.95 DINETTE SETS FROM $39.22 UP Was $98.95 12x12 RUGS 2 Only In Blue NOW $69.22 1 General Electric FROST-FREE REFIRGERATOR Slightly Damaged NOW $298.22 Was $339.95 1 2-Pc. LIVING ROOM SUITE Traditional, Green NOW $259.22 Was $359.95 STOKES FURNITURE COMPANY. Front Royal, Virginia

OBITUARIES Fincham Ira Booten Fincham, 81, of Front Royal died in the Lynn Care Center of Warren Memorial Hospital on February 19, 1974. He was a native of Rappahannock, a son of the late Booten Fincham and Susan Sisk Fincham, and had lived most of his life near Washington, Va. Survivors include his wife, Servilla Wharton Fincham; one step-son Charlie Thomas of Washington, Va.; a foster daughter, Mrs. Lester (Marie) Oliver of Front Royal, and four grandchildren. A funeral service is being held today, Thursday, at 2 p.m. in the Maddox Funeral Home Chapel, Front Royal conducted by Ray Wallace. Interment will be in the Washington Masonic Cemetery, Washington, Va. Pallbearers will be L.H. Jenkins, Charlie Thomas, Herndon Hudson, Edward Fincham, J.D. Keyser and Gibson Wharton.□ Mrs. Whorton A funeral service for Mary Susan Whorton, 89, of Castleton was held Wednesday at Massanova Pentecostal Church near Castleton, conducted by the Rev. Archie Clatterbuck. Burial was in the family cemetery near Castleton. Mrs. Whorton, widow of Hubert Gibbon Whorton, died Saturday, February 16, at her residence. A native of Rappahannock County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Settle. She is survived by three sons, Russell Whorton and Ira Whorton, both of Opal, and Lewis Whorton of Cas - tleton; four daughters, Mrs. Minne Pearl Heflin of Bealeton, Mrs. Virginia's, Burke of The Plains, Mrs. Mollie Elliott of Remington and Mrs. Lena Raines of Mineral; 22 grandchildren and 10 great - grandchildren. Pallbearers wereHarvie Cole, Ashby Green, Jack Smith, Hamilton Scott and Jem Silver.□ Col. Caperton Col. James N. Caperton, 82, died February 13, 1974 at his home in Herndon. Born in Union, W. Va., he was graduated from West Point Military Academy in 1916. While there he played on the polo team and was an instructor in Equitation and Tacking. He coached the polo team from 1924 to 1929. After graduation Col. Caperton served in the Mexican Border campaign and saw active duty in France during World War I. He was a graduate of Cavalry School in Ft. Riley, Kansas and the Command and General Staff School at Ft. Leavenworth. During World War II he was assistant Professor of Military Science at VMI, then Commandant of the Cadet Corps at LeHigh University. He was the officer in charge of the funeral of the late President Woodrow Wilson. At the time of his retirement in 1946 he was a member of the Secretary of War Review Board. Former resident of Amissville, he was a charter member of the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department and helped in the construction of the fire house. He was survived by his wife Alma Thraves Caperton, a step-son William Vernon Thraves Justis, Sr., of Herndon, 3 grandsons and 2 nephews. Graveside services were held February 19 at National Cemetery in Arlington with full military honors. Green Funeral Home in '^Herndon was in charge of arrangements. □ Reg ine BEAUTY SALON Amissville, Va. Sunday and nights by appointment 937-4668 (PERMANENT SPECIAL : Regular now $12.50 includes shampoo and set Starting February 7 through March 2 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mrs. Holmes A funeral service for Mrs. Mildred C. Holmes of Elizabeth, N. J., formerly of Smedley, Rappahannock County, was held Sunday at the Promised Land Baptist Church, the Rev. Ausberry conducting the service. Burial was in the Grigsby family cemetery. Her death occurred on February 12, 1974 at her residence, where she ha<j lived since moving from Rappahannock County. She was the widow of Richard 0. Holmes and the daughter of the late Robert Beckwith and Alice Grigsby of the Smedley area. She was 92, the last of the family of nine children. She is survived by a daughter Mabel C. Holmes of Elizabeth and two sons, Robert E. Holmes of Edison, N. J. and Richard L. Holmes of Roselle, N. J., seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was an active worker in her church, a member of Ruth Society and a member of the Missionary Society. She was founder of a child welfare center and of a recreational center. Geest Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.II Winfrey Deale A funeral service for Winfrey Deale, 63, of Hillcrest Heights, Md. was conducted Sunday by the Rev. Jerry Young in the chapel of Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal. Interment was in Prospect Hill Cemetary. Mr. Deale died February 7, 1974, at Prince Georges County Hospital, Cheverly, Md. He was a native of Culpeper. Surving are his wife, Eunice Lee Deale, who is the daughter of Frank Kinsey of Amissville; a son, Ricky Deale, at home; a daughter Mrs. Barbara E. Kennedy of Suitland, Md. three step-brothers, Moffett of Springfield, Edward Scott, Fairfax and Woodrow Scott, Alexandria; and one grandchild.□ Fincham A funeral service for Luther H. Fincham was held Saturday February 16 at the Geest Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Lyle Showers officiated. Mr. Fincham, was 43. A Remington Elementary School Custodian, he died Monday February 11 at his residence. He was the son of William Wade Fincham of Remington and the late Lizzie Catherine Fincham; he was a native of Rapphannock County. He is survived by his wife, Rebbeca Fincham; his father; four sons and four daughters, one brother and six sisters. Burial was in the Hillcrest Memory Gardens near Jeffersonton.D Hugh Starks A funeral service for Hugh Daniel Starks of Washington, Va. was held Sunday at First Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. R. P. Pringle. Burial was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Washington. Mr. Starks, 86, died February 14, 1974 in Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal. A native of Rappahannock County, he was the son of the late Daniel Starks and Catherine Lloyd Starks. He was a farmer and a member of the First Baptist Church of Washington. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Maria Roberts; six daughters, Mrs. Esther Whitehead of Richmond, Mrs. Mary Wilmar, Mrs. Iris Hill and Mrs. Irene Kohl, all of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Aurelia ruiierolNew York and Mrs. Odell Rotella of Salona Beach, Cal.; four sons, Edward R. Starks, Irving 0. Starks and Lyle R. Starks, all of Washington, Va., and Otto_ D. Starks of Washington, D.C.; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Henry Starks of Washington, Va., and James R. Starks of Cincinnati, Ohio; and one sister, Mrs. Lavinia King of Baltimore, Md.D -v CHURCH NOTICE Worship services at the Washington United Methodist Church will be held Sunday, February 24 at9:15 a.m. The Rev. Malcom Maples will conduct the service, and extended an invitation to the public to join the congregation.□ NOTICE ORDER OF PUBLICATION VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY RE: BAILEY MAJORS TO: Bailey Majors, if living, or if he be dead, the widow, heirs, devisees, and successors in title to Bailey Majors, whose names and 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: Bailey Majors Address Unknown Pike 8.50 Acres in Piedmont Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, was sold on the 26th day of March, 1971, 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 28th day of January, 1974. E. M. Jones, Clerk Circuit Court, Rappahannock County Virginia. T. C. Lea, Jr. Counsel for Applicant Culpeper, Virginia A Copy Teste: E. M. Jones, Clerk 2-21-k ORDER OF PUBLICATION CHANCERY #2720 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY RE: JAMES B. MAJORS, JR. TO: James B. Majors, Jr., if living, or if he be dead, the widow, heirs, devisees, and successors in title of James B. Majors, Jr., whose names and 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: James B. Majors, Jr. Address Unknown Pike 3 Acres in Piedmont Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, was sold on the 26th day of March 1971, 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 28th day of January, 1974. E. M. Jones, Clerk • Circuit Court, Rappahannock County Virginia T. C. Lea, Jr. Counsel for Applicant Culpeper, Virginia A Copy Teste: E. M. Jones, Clerk 2-21 -k

WASHINGTON NEWS lfB8.*UTHKKYA*V Mrs. Pauline Hart of Toledo, Ohio is spending the winter with her son-inlaw and daughter Col. and Mrs. Nels Parson. Mrs. Nancy McCoy re- -burned Saturday from a week’s visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Reeve and family in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. B. M. Miller was the guest from Saturday until Monday of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Federline in Arlington. The Rev. and Mrs. Charles Glaenzer of Highland Springs were callers Monday of last week of C. J. Miller, and Mrs. W. C. Campbell. Mrs. W. M. Fletcher spent from Thursday until Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Nick Slater in Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Faulconer and family of Orange were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sentz of Washington, D. C. spent the holiday weekend at their home High Meadow. Mrs. uaoe uurKe underwent surgery Monday at Culpeper, Memorial Hospital. Her visitors there Sunday included Mrs. Mary Owens of Manassas, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Payne of Herndon and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burke. Mrs. W. G. Eastham and daughter Miss Lizzie Eastham of Amissville were Sunday luncheon guests of Mrs. W. H. Massie, Jr. Wade Wallihan Massie of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, and Mike Massie of Episcopal High School, Alexandria, spent the weekend at their home Hamden Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jenkins of Luray were Sunday callers of Mrs. J. M. Lillard and of Mrs. W. B. Jenkins and family. Capt. and Mrs. David C. Collins and children Michelle and Bill of Laurel, Md. spent the holiday weekend with Mrs. Collins’ parents Mr. and Mrs. William A. Curtis. Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Buntin were Monday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Kamminga in Falls Church. Mr. and Mrs Charles C. Burke were dinner guests Thursday eve of Mr. and Mrs. C. Cletus Burke at Hy-Wy Restaurant, Front Royal to celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary. Ashton W. Burke of Warrenton was their Sunday luncheon guest. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wayland and two sons of Manassas were overnight guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Wayland. Mrs. Henry M. Keyser was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller at Mt. Prospect. Lt. Page Moffett of Annandale spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Moffett, Jr. on Gay Street. Saturday nignt dinner guests of Mrs. Matilda Walker were Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley. Mrs. T. M. Johnston spent Saturday with her mother Mrs. C. B. Tanner at Wolftown. Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Johnston were their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mead of Charlottesville. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gurley of Virginia Beach were guests for the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Baines and sons Bobby and Lee. Additional dinner guests Saturday evening were Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Buntin and Miss Nancy Buntin. Mrs. Guy Burke spent from Thursday until Sunday with her son and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Burke and grandson Richard Burke and Mrs. Burke in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier and son of WoodSchool meeting Parent-Teacher Conference Evening at Rappahannock County High School is scheduled for Tuesday, February 26 from 7 until 9 p.m. at the school. Faculty members will be in their classrooms to discuss problems and progress of students with their parents, who are cordially invited to attend the session. □ New and Used Cars and Trucks PIEDMONT Chevrolef-Oldsmobile, Inc. SI4 N. Main St. Phon. S25-2I6I Culpapar, V». bridge were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frazier. Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Menefee and daughter of Manassas. im ■ - ' - . * '-i Dinner guests bunday night of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frazier and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eastham and children. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown of Woodville. Mrs. Edwin rearson oi Vienna was a visitor Tuesdy of her aunts Miss Lucy Estes and Mrs. Mamie Wrenn, who is a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Wrenn expects to be returned home Thursday.D J CULPEPPER „ MINUTF~ ~ l ^ i);. A i ri liberty eSSbjont tread iO N m r Speaker for the firemen’s dinner Friday at Washington was Mrs. Dorothy Davis. With her are officers of the Washington Fire Company who are Edward Clark, Jennings Hobson, Edward Bailey, Kermit Weakley and Steve Bailey. Culpeper SEMI - ANNUAL Heiress Sale SEMI-ANNUAL SALE parity hose I February 21 | through March 1 | 9 DAYS ONLY usually 1.25 pr. SALE HeiRess spring shoes 12.88, All purpose every day sheers. Height-proportioned. Choice: High Noon, Coffeetime, Daybreak, Dusk plus white, navy, charcoal. proportioned stockings usually $15 and $16 r»‘ usually ipr. I Seemless Agilon shape-holding I stretch. Dusk, Daybreak, CofI feetime, white navy, charcoal. I ' QUEEN SIZE PANTYHOSE 1.28, I usually L59pr. Afilon 1 PANTYHOSE 1.28pr. usually 1.59 pr. LONG SLEEVE booysuit 4.40 usually 5.50 LYCRA* SUPPORT HOSE 1.68 pwuilylJlp. SLEEVELESS BOOYSUfT *4 usually $5

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Mount Marshall fire road is public BY PEKAY PETTUS THE MOUNT Marshall Fire Road is a “public road not maintained by the state,” according to Rappahannock County Commonwealth’s Attorney George Davis. The road has been a subject of controversy since it became known that it had been barricaded at several points by individuals who own property along it. Mount Marshall Fire Road is a trail from Route 625 up to Mount Marshall in the Shenandoah National Park. The origin of the road is not know, but it was in use during the 1930s when the Civilian Conservation Corns made improvements and added rock retaining walls. Since then, the road has been used by hikers for access to the Appalachian Trail and horseback riders. It had been maintained by the National Park Service, which cut away brush and overhanging tree brances along the trail from the top of the moun tain down to Route 625, until it was barricaded. “IT’S MY contention that this is a county road,’* Davis said. “Once a county road, always a county road. And this one has never been abandoned.” Davis explained that a “public road,” however little it is used, must be “officially abandoned” before it reverts to private ownership. A petition must be filed with the Board of Supervisors requesting that the road be abandon Pre-school youngsters registered Tuesday for enrollment in the foil at the local elementary school. Chris Adam Foster is registered with County Health Department Nurse Mrs. Frances Thornton by his father Jesse F. Foster, Washington. WARNING (Anyone whose property falls within the following categories, quoted from the 1973 Zoning Ordinance jof Rappahannock County, should take immediate corrective action or be subject to fine, unless they have met the special provisions of the ordinance for such activity: “JUNKYARD. The use of any area of land of more than two hundred (200) square feet in any location for the buying or selling, storage, keeping or abandonment of junk including scrap metals or other scrap materials. The term “junkyard” shall include the term “automobile graveyard.” “AUTOMOBILE GRAVEYARD: Any lot or place which is exposed to the weather upon which two (2) or more vehicles of any kind, incapable of being operated and which it would not be economically practical to make operative, are located or found.” The Zoning Office is prepared to assist violators of the ordinance in either of the above categories by| supplying information on how to economically dispose of junk automobiles. The office is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-1 4:30 for visit. Or telephone 675-3342. jFebruary 19, 1974 Mass meeting A mass meeting of Rappahannock Democrats is scheduled for Tuesday evening, March 5, 1974 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Sperryville fire hall. County Chairman Carson Johnson urges all interested persons to attend. E IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear mother and beloved wife, Betsy M. Lewis, who departed this life fourteen years ago today, February 19, 1960. Because you were so dear to us, Your memory will live on, Just as the fragance of a rose, Still lingers when it’s gone. In our hearts the torch of memory Burns bright and true It’s light is sweet for it is fed On love and tender thoughts of you. Loving Husband C. C. Lewis and Children ed. Proper notice must be given and a public hearing held. If a reason for keeping the road open cannot be found, the Supervisors may vote to abandon it. A PETITION can also be filed to remove a road from state maintenance, Davis said. But then it remains as a public rightof-way under the jurisdiction of Rappahannock County, he added. At the February meeting of the Board of Supervisors, the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection asked the Supervisors to sign a. resolution “supporting in principle all legal and reasonable means...to make access and egress into the Shenandoah National Park through the Mount Marshall Fire Road available. ’ ’ RLEP wants the road kept open for the “enjoyment of scenic vistas, flora, fauna, hiking and riding trails.” Davis had suggested that RLEP should emphasize that the road needed to be kept open for fire protection, not just recreation. THE Supervisors concurred with Davis and didn’t sign the resolution. But they also made it clear that they saw all fire roads within Rappahannock County as public rights-of-way. Since that meeting, Davis has researched the Mount Marshall Fire Road. There is a 1921 map showing it as a county road. There is no record of it being abandoned. “This requirs no action by the Board of Supervisors,” Davis said. Mount I Marshall Fire Road is simply a public right-of-way.” Bussell is promoted as F&M bank official Emory C. Russell RAYMOND P. EUTSLER has been named executive vice president of Farmers and Merchants National Bank. Other promotions at the bank’s main office in Winchester include: J. Frank Loy, senior vice president and secretary of the Board; M. Lee Boppe, senior vice president and cashier; Betty H. Carroll, vice president and personel director; Frances H. Fortune, vice president; Victoria B. Luttrell and Fay H. Wallace, assistant vice presidents; MarshaC. Boden and Barbara H. Ward, assistant cashiers; Jill F. Lofton, marketing director; and Miles R. Orndorff, Jr., public relations director. EMORY C. RUSSELL, manager of the bank’s Flint Hill branch, was made a vice president. Mary Lou Jones was promoted to assistant cashier and manager of the bank’ James Wood branch. Sally L. Ooyd was named an Assistant Cashier of the bank’s Berryville branch. Michael W. Rhoden was promoted to Assistant Cashier at the bank’s Data Center in Middletown.□ 'WE HELP YOU. >-^S^DO IT YOURSELFI Commonwealth l LUMBER AND HARDWARE CENTER "OVER 90 YEARSOMHElPFUj^ERVI^M|||||MMM Lumber Hardware Building Materials □ Building Plans □ Garden Supplies □ Paneling □ Ceiling Tile 1=1 Insulation □ Doors □ Lawn Mowers □ Floor Tile □ Millwork □ Flooring O Moldings □ Formica (Laminated) □ Roofing □ Windows □ Wall Board □ Pegboard □ Plywood □ Power Tools □ Sapolin Paints □ Siding □ Sta-Dri Commonwealth Corporation Free Delivery * 424 Manassas St. Front Royal 635-2176

SPERRYVILLE NEWS - B.M. VARNER The Shiloh Baptist Pastors Conference met Monday night at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church for dinner and a business meeting. Miss Cindy Davis and Mrs. Charlotte Jenkins assisted by the Youth Sunday School Class served the dinner. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Yates were Elder and Mrs. W.T. Daily of Luray and with them visited Mrs. Selena Daily at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thommy Jenkins in Stafford. Mr. and Mrs. Fielding Lewis of Front Royal were guests Sunday of Mrs. Virginia Lewis. Mr. andMrs. Bob Lewis of Huntly were visitors Monday enroute home from a vacation. in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nethers of Flint Hill accompanied them to Jackson, S. C. where they were guests of their son-in-law fs#,v and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Dennis and family. They also were callers Monday of Mrs. F. D. Coffey, Jr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kozik and “children, Margaret, Christina, Christopher and Matthew were weekend guests of the Rev. and Mrs. William Hargett in Centreville, Md. Mrs. Lee Swindler entertained with a family dinner Valentine’s Day in honor of her granddaughter, Bobette Swindler’s 10 th birthday. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Swindler, Natalie and Jimmy Swindler, Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Carroll, Jimmy and Eddie Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swindler and Bill Swindler. Mrs. Clarice Clark spent last Wednesday andThurscta.y in Charlottsville with Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Head k -WMHMMimmsm §a and was a luncheon guest Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Marshall. Major and Mrs. Paul Thompson of Fork Union spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Rodes Brown. Mrs. Brown entered Culpeper Memorial Hospital Monday. The Susan Wood Circle of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church met last Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Lile Sisk. Those attending were Mrs. Ronald Wiley, Mrs. Kathryn Wayland, Mrs. B. M. Miller, Mrs. Carlton Atkins, Mrs. W.H. Lyne, Mrs. Earle Wayland and Mrs. B. M. Varner. Gaye Nail of Falls Church is a guest this week in the home of the J. B. Perkins family while her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dawson Nail are on a business trip to California. Dinner guests Saturday of Mr. and. Mrs. Lester Mrs. Ruth Clark of Washington Auxiliary presented a check for $2,000 to Jennings Hobson, a fire company official, during the annual banquet Friday honoring Washington fire and rescue personnel and guests. REMEMBER! APRIL 18 (State Graded) (State Weighed) FEEDER CALFYEARLING SALE MARSHALL REEDER CATTLE ASSOCIATION John Rucker Sale Manager at FAUGUIER LIVESTOCK EX. Marshall, Va. I EARLY'S CARPET SALES & SERVICE I large cxsrmr-of Rationally KNOWN HANOI IMPORTED orientals ALSO REMNANTS Fe*tun*f ALEXANDER SMITH PATCRAFT MOHAWK IARWICK MASLAND RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL BUDGET TERMS CUSTOM DRAPERIES - SLIPCOVERS (MADE LOCALLYT VISIT OUR SHOWROOM OR CALL FOR SHOP AT HOME.SERVICE EXPERT RUG CLEANING CUSTOM ft STOCK WINDOW SHADES linoleums - Vinyls a tile WALL-T04NALL CARPET INSTALLATIONS Cell 937-4404 <**■2,,) Voor 825-8232 121 s. Mo/n st., Cutp»p*, Dodson were Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Dodson and children, Julie and Jeffery of Manassas. Dr. K. S. Quaesbarthand daughters, Jane and Connie of Charlottesville were luncheon guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Lyne. Tuesday overnight guests of Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Quaintance were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stout of State College, Pa. who were enroute to visit Mrs. Stout’s parents in Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Wayland of Portsmouth spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wayland. Their daughter Becky, who Bridge Club Mrs. W. H. Massie, Jr. entertained the Washington Bridge Club and guests Thursday evening at her home. Guests included Mrs. F. W. Spalding, Mrs. H. M. Keyser, Mrs. L. J. Turner and Mrs. B. M. Miller, who were prize winners. Others playing were Mrs. G. H. Davis, Jr., Mrs. W. F. Moffett, Jr., Mrs. E. M. Jones, Mrs. Elmo D. Flynt, Mrs. T. C. Lea, Mrs. H. L. Smith of Washington and Mrs. F. W. Schaefer and Mrs. Mary B. Quaintance of Sperryville.il] had been visiting her grandparents, returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Thornton III of Richmond were guests Sunday of Mrs. Lee Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers spent the weekend in Keyser, W. Va. with Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bolyard and family. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Bolyard and family of Solon, Ohio.D Home Improvements Culpeper Planing Mill Aluminum Siding Roofing - Guttering Jalousies • Storm Windows and Doors - Floor Covering Ceiling Tile - Aluminum Awnings Williamsburg Paint Wallpaper Swimming Pools 302 S.East St. Culpeper 825-1755 Keller Co mm "HELP US GROW" Due to the increasing demand for our Top Quality Furniture, we have the following openings for production employees: RIP SAW OPERATOR LUMBER STACKERS SHIPPER WOOD WORKING MACHINE OPERATORS The Personnel Office will be open 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday. Apply in person or call: Keller Manufacturing Company Route 3 Culpeper, Va. An Equal Opportunity Employer

CHESTER GAP NEWS By BESSIE M. PARKS Edward Gorenson was home the past week due to * the illness of Mrs. Gorenson who came home from Warren Memorial Hospital Saturday. Mr. and Mrs.David VonLudwig and family of New York City and former residents of this community were visitors in the James E. Williams’ home Tuesday. Saturday evening Mrs. Lorraine Dovel, Mrs. Joan Partlow and Mrs. Judy Williams hosted a stork shower for Mrs. William B. Ramey in the Chester Gap fire hall with 16 present. William LaCasse of Manassas visited Mr. and Mrs. Carl Longmire Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Yancey, who have been residing with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams the last few months, have moved into their new home at Viewtown. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Lilly and family visited the Yancey’s Saturday. Mrs. James Fox and son, “J,” of Route 522andMrs. Alfred Sealock called on Special Commissioner’s Sale of VALUABLE TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND IN HAMPTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in us by decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, entered on the 16th day of July 1973 in the pending chancery cause of Guy Foster v. Bertha A. Range, et als, we will offer for sale at public auction, At the front door of the Court House Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1974 10 o’clock Tract #1: All that certain tract or parcel of woodland known as the “Gaither Woodland Tract”, containing two acres, more or less, and hounded by the lands of Moore, J. Newbill Miller and Tyler. Tract #2: That certain tract or parcel of land containing 3.85 acres on the south side of Nixon’s Arm and described by survey of J. E. Sutphin made on April 1, 1903, as follows: “Beginning at a Urge dogwood corner to W. A. Dea the rage heirs, thence with their line N. 50 W. 14.11 chains to a pile of stone by a large locust, S. 77-1/4 E. 3.50 chains to a point in the road leading from the mountain, thence with the road, S. 52-1/2 E. 4.80 chains S 63 E. 1.00 chain, S 85-3/4 E. 1.40 chains, N. 77 E. 2.50 chains. N 86-1/4 E. 3.00 chains to a point in middle of said road opposite the end of stone fence, S 28-1/2 W. 6.82 chains to the beginning containing 3.85 acres.” The hereinbefore described tract of land is the same land acquired by Barnett Green from L. J. Moore, et sis, by deed dated February 11, 1903, and recorded in Deed Book W, page 100 of the Clerk’s Office aforesaid. Tract #3: That certain tract or parcel of land on the south side of Nixon’s Arm containing forty and one-half (40-1/2) acres, more or less, and described as follows to -wit: “Beginning at a Urge rock corner to B. S. BeU in Deatherage’s line, thence with said Bell N. 52 W. 18.29 to a pile of stone near a chestnut-oak, thence N 36-1/4 E. 18.49 chains to a Jesuit corner to said Moore, thence with said Moore S 83-1/2 E. 14.95 chains to a red oak, thence S 42 36’ E 7.42 to a point in Moore’s line on the top of Nixon’s Arm, near a hickory and two bUzed oaks marked, thence S 39-1/2 W 23.83 chains to the beginning containing 44-1/2 acres.” SAVE AND EXCEPT THEREFROM the following described tract or parcel of land conveyed by WillUm B. Parnell, et ux, to Barnett Green by deed dated April 26, 1879, and recorded in Deed Book P, page 270, as described in said deed by survey of A. W. Utterback on May 11, 1878: “Beginning at a blazed or hurt white oak in R. S. Bell’s line, thence N 36 E 3.75 chains to a stone 25 links N 36 of three small chestnut oak sproirts marked, thence S 57-3/4 E 8.77 chains to a pile of stone on the side of the mountain, thence S 21 W 5 chains to a stone near a small Hickory in said Bell’s line, thence with said Bell’s line N 51 W 10 chains to the beginning con taining 4 acres. The above described real esUte is the same land conveyed to James Moore by William B. Parnell, et ux, by deed dated July 18, 1879 and recorded in Deed Book P, page 86, of the Clerk’s Office aforesaid; later incorrectly described as 44-1/2 acres in the partition of the EsUte of James Moore and plotted to James B Deatherage and Thomas A. Deatherage in Deed Book T, page 272, et seq; and thereafter acquired by Barnett Green from Thomas Amiss Deatherage, et al, by deed dated July 26, 1900 and recorded in Deed Book V, page 67. TERMS OF SALE: Said sale is to be made for cash and immediae tely after the time of purchase, the successful bidder or bidders of the respective tracts shall make a deposit of 10% of the purchase price of each tract to the credit of this Court in this cause in the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester, General Receiver of this Court, and the receipt or receipts showing said deposits shall then be forthwith delivered to the Commissioners appointed herein. «..) vpp I17KKIN4 JAMES W. FLETCHER and JOHN WALKER JENKTOS j0HfJ j DWYER, AUCTIONEERING SERVICE special Coi Sperryville, Va.Special Commissioners 3-16 Mrs. Marie Williams -Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Burney Burnette and children of Annandale were Saturday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Gilkey III. Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Kline of Strasburg called on Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Williams Sunday, after which the Williams were dinner guests in the Kline home. Mrs. M. M. Chastain and Mrs. A. E. Parks had as weekend guest Mrs. S. M. Shelton of Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Sam North were hosts at dinner Sunday for Mrs. Pearl Mills of Huntly and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gorenson of Chester Gap, and Monday at dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Jack North and daughter of Front Royal. Mrs. Carolyn Leake was hostess to the Homemakers Extension Club Monday evening with the following members present: Margaret Ralls, Josephine Jenkins, Lillian Fox, Nellie and Maybelle Gilkey and LaMerle Williams. The program was on Simple Refreshments which the hostess demonstrated and af terwards served to her guests Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Williams and daughters, Rhonda and April, were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mahoney.C FILM SHOWING The film “Come Day, Go Day, God Send Sunday” will be shown at the Sperry ville fire hall, Sunday, February 24 at 7:30 p.m. Admission, $1.50. This showing will benefit the Hopewell Baptist Church Missionary Circle.□ Angela Dennis, seated, was named Sweetheart of 1974 at Rappahannock County High School and a coronation ceremony was held Friday night in conjunction with the Valentine’s Day Sweetheart dance. Christine Timbers, last year’s sweetheart, standing center, placed Angela’s tiara on her head. The court was composed of Robin Estes, Cindy Cumins, Sherry Brown and Patsy Vest. IN MEMORIAM In memory of my mother Mrs. Ada V. Burke who passed away 26 years ago, February 17, 1948. There comes a time for all of us when we must say goodbye. But faith and hope and love and trust can never, never die. Although the curtain falls at last, is that a cause to grieve? The future’s fairer than the past if only we believe And trust in God’s eternal care. So when the Master calls let’s say that life is still more fair Although the curtain falls. One who loved her Mrs. Dick Clatterbuck, Sperryville, Va. 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Odd-even gas plan decreed for state VIRGINIA Governor Mills Godwin this week ordered statewide mandatory limitation of gasoline sales to alternate days, beginning at midnight, February 20. Godwin acted under emergency powers granted him last week by the Virginia General Assembly. Under the order there will be no ban on Sunday gasoline sales. PERHAPS the Governor’s rationing plan comes just in time for Rappahannock, where the gasoline supply was almost completely depleted over the weekend. Signs on gas tanks in all parts of the county said the same thing— “No gas” or “out.” At one station, as the tanker delivered gas as many as 40 vehicles stood in line waiting for their turn at the pump. At another, 4000 gallons of fuel were delivered at 10 in the morning and by 4 o’clock that afternoon, all was gone. Many of Rappahannock’s residents commute to the metropolitan area to work. The car pool system has been in use over the years here as a means of economy. In an area as rural as Rappahannock, one cannot travel far withoutgasoline. The county has only general stores and service stations and other needed items as drugs, clothing, etc. must be gotten from an adjoining area. Under the Governor’s alternate-day plan, sales will be restricted on even numbered days to cars with license tag numbers ending Insure your cnnus future by insuring yourself with State Farm Life Insurance. It can provide money for college or emergencies and financial security for your family if they lose you. State Farm has a variety of plans to help you get what you want out of life. Let me show them to you. I WILEY W. “BOB” {GLASS IB |203 S. Main St. i Culpeper, Va. •: 22701 825-8331 Uka a good nolghbor, Stoto Form lo thoro. STATE FARM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Horn* Oflica: Bloomington, IllinoiJ in even numbers, and on odd numbered days sales will go to cars with license tags ending in odd numbers. For Example, on Thursday, February 21, the first day of the new system, cars with tags ending in the odd numbers 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 will be allowed to buy gas. Friday will be for the even numbered cars. THE PLAN also restricts sales to cars with less than half full tanks. A driver whose car gas guage registers more than half a tank will not be permitted to buy gas. There is no minimum purchase requirement, however. VIEWTOWN- CASTLETON Adolph Estes is a patient in Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Streets of Merrifield were weekend guests of Mrs. Ernest Mozingo. George Dodson of Fredericksburg was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson, Mrs. Neva Alther and son Floyd and Roger Hitt, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Eckardt of Rixeyville were Sunday guests of Mrs. Beulah Grigsby and family.□ Si Sez VALENTINE DAY HAS COME and gone and I got nary a one. Well, I did get one, a verbal one that I didn’t enjoy wery much. Wish I had gotten just one; maybe next year. Wasatatonsorialparlor the other day. The hair stylist told me that I had a short neck. I wanted to tell him that I was glad it reached up to my head, but I didn’t want to antagonize a person with a razor in his hand. We celebrated the birthday of the Father of His Country five days prematurely. Long weekend—ha! Why couldn’t we have waited until the correct date, and a long weekend, too? “What fools these mortals be!’’ A local writer wrote an article scoring the conservatives and the liberals. I heartily concur with this writer. If one spends his time trying to please everyone, he will find that he has pleased no one, himself included. If I may say so, give ’em what Hairy Harry gave them, friend. The remark was made recently that I was about ready to be put on the shelf. One person was kind enough to disagree. Thanks, pal. There is a couplet (I believe it is called) (“It’s all right to tell a man he’s charmless. But NEVER tell him that he’s harmless.” Guess some of us are sensitive to some degree. I feel very deeply about some things, not necessarily about my lack of charmorthatl’mharmless, I think. Heard a very lovely lady discussing her views on politics. She advocated short terms for elected officials. She seemed to think that this would eliminate the back scratching and other political ills. It might be that if there was no graft we might find statesmen that would serve their country for the pleasure of serving. Or is that the impossible dream? The Book says to obey the law. Don’t you think we could find wiser men to make the laws for our guidance, laws we, as individuals and as a nation, would be happier to obey?Q m^hefflinal tribute 1 I CLORE FUNERAL HOME “The Home of Thoughtful Service” SS % | •X CEMETERY MEMORIALS | PHONE825-1361 CULPEPER ! & The system also restricts container purchases to two gallons. This means that homeowners with power garden and lawn equipment can only buy two gallons of gas at one time. This rule may tend to prevent the dangers of carrying cans of gasoline in automobiles. The Godwin controls do not extend to service station operators’ hours. However, the Governor au thonzed local governing bodies to urge local, voluntary programs to help assure the availability of gasoline from some stations at all times. Governor Godwin also said he is asking the Federal Energy Office to increase Virginia’s gasoline allocations, in light of the severe shortages in many areas, particularly in Northern Virginia and the Tidewater areas. 7V.?> OPEN AIR FIRES UNLAWFUL Clifton W. Jenkins, Chief Forest Warden for Rappahannock County, says laws governing the use of outdoor fires will change on March 1 and suggests that individuals contact both the air pollution control officials and your Virginia Division of Forestry before burning outside. Chief Forest Warden Jenkins also urged that good judgement be used “even after all legal requirements have been met such as burning when there is little or no wind, and when the surrounding area is not in a burnable condition because of rain or snow. ..min.lining | HI VALUE I USED TRUCKS Hi. | 1973 INTERNATIONAL SCOUT DEMO S Automatic Transmission, Four Wheel Drive, 2 Speed Trans1 fer Case, Radio & Heater, Pickup Body, 4 Cylinder. 1 1970 INTERNATIONAL PICKUP | Stepside Body, Complete Engine Overhaul including New j§ Clutch, Overload Springs. 1 1971 ~:ton ford pickup 5 Automatic Transmission, 8 Ft. Body, V-8 Engine, H Excellent Condition | 1970 VOLKESWAGEN PICKUP = Excellent Condition 1 1969 GMC 2% TON TRUCK 5 Low Mileage, 18 Ft. Flat Bed, All Weather Tires, V-6 Engine, E Excellent Condition, 18,000 lb. Rear Axle. | 1968 GMC CAB 8t CHASIS j§ Short Wheel Base, V-6 Engine, Good Condition | 1968 INTERNATIONAL F1800 1 Live Tandem Axle, Cab and Chasis, 187 in. Wheel Base, 34,1 000 lb. 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Roger Flinchum and Julian Brown met Tuesday night with a group of young peopl^ and several adults to discuss and formulate plans for a youth organization. Youth group organized A GROUP of young people met Tuesday evening at the local elementary school to organize a youth group in connection with the proposed youth center. Plans were discussed, comittees proposed and nominations -- for officers were considered. Among the committees on which youth will serve are site, facility and planning, public relations and publicity, fund raising, development and counseling. -1 If you feel that a Youth Center is a worthwhile endeavor, would you be willing to pledge an annual tax deductible contribution? If so, please indicate the amount and the number of years you would be willing to contribute. Signed:jDate: 1 LAWRENCE A DISHNER CONSTRUCTION • STABLES • BARNS • SHEDS •ADDITIONS AND REMODELING References if desired. Call Scott Lawrence (347-7311) Henry Block has 17 reasons why you should come to us for income tax help. Reason 12. We have had years of experience and our people have been specially trained. We will do our best in preparing-your return, and then we’ll carefully check it for accuracy. HMRBLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE HOURS: MON. THRU SAT, » TO Si FRI, I TO I 27 S. Royal Ave. 165 Davis St. Front Royal. Va. 22630 Culpeper, Va. 22701 S35-3S37 825-S7Q0 The next meeting at which officers will be elected is set for March 6 at Rappahannock County Elementary School at 7:30 p.m. Julian Brown, program coordinator and Roger Flinchum, a member of the high school faculty, conducted the meeting. Contributions to the Rappahannock Youth Center may be made by filling out the form and mailing to Julian Brown, P.O. Box 214, Sperryville, Va. 22740. CASANOVA Point-to-Point CASANOVA Hunt will open the Virginia point-topoint season on Saturday, February 23, with its 17th annual meeting, and if Sunday’s schooling session at Thomas and Edward Evans’s Spring Hill Farm was an indication of what is to come, it should be a great day of racing with beautiful weather, plenty of horses and a big crowd. In fact, it looked like the races themselves on Sunday, as more than 30 horses, going in pairs or groups of four or more, ran over the timber or hurdle courses, all newly refurbished with fresh green cedar. POST TIME is noon for the first race, The Longwood, and 19 pairs have entered this popular hunter pace event. PANTHER TALES The Sweetheart Queen and her court were announced at the dance Friday night. Christine Timbers, the 1973 Queen, crowned Angie Dennis as the new Sweetheart Queen for 1974. Her court consisted of Robin Estes, 11th grade; Cindy Cumins, 10th; Sherry Brown, 9th; and Patsy Vest, 8th grade. Nominations were held in each homeroom and they were elected by the student body. A meeting was held at at the Elementary School Tuesday night to discuss plans for the youth center. Student Officers and committee members will be elected on March 6. An activity schedule is being formulated which will be put into action in April, hopefully. The National Honor society will sponsor a Book Fair in the RCHS Library March 5-12. The books will be on sale during both lunch shifts. It’s time for high school students to begin thinking about what courses., they want for next year. Mr. Futrell has started calling students in his office to help set up their study programs. Another lucky senior has heard good news from In Philippines Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wood of Blacksburg, former residents of Flint Hill, are presently spending some time in the Philippine Islands where Mr. Wood is connected with a program of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The Tech project is a nutrition program designed to aide the Islanders in the preservation of food. Facilities for canning and preserving are being instituted under the technical assistance of V.P.I. □ MOYERS MOTOR CO., INC. Ford & Mercury NEW MARKET, VA. 75 Used Cars & Trucks. in stock at dll times CALL: Robert G. Dennis — Local Sales Rep. 987-8H6 ' . Donna Cannon College this week. Deborah Jett was accepted by Virginia State College.□ Workshops set The Extension Homemakers of Rappahannock County will sponsor a Needlecraft Workshop and Demonstration on February 27 at the parish hall in Washington. Scheduled are an egg decorating demonstration at 10 a.m. and a corn husk dolls workshop and demonstration at 11 a.m. Reservations may be made by calling the Extension Office, 675-3619. Bring a sandwich and coffee will be served.□ r * Place Your Trust In Experience Our reputation is built on understanding and integrity. Every wish of the family is taken into consideration. Trust us to ease the burden of necessary arrangements with consideration, and in good taste. • GEEST Fuiwral Home, Inc. PRIVATE AMBULANCE CEMETERY MEMORIAL 4tS Inin i Ml RmE CMptnf. V*. . HMW

REGF cost-sharing program explained MARCH 4, is the opening date of the enrollment period to receive costshares under the tree planting practice of the Rural Environmental Conservation Program (RECP) in Rappahannock County, according to J.W. Coates, County executive director of the Rappahnnock ASCS office. Under the program, county producers will be eligible to receive costshares on their land provided both they and the land meet certain eligibility requirements. To be eligible, a person must be an agriculture producer. For RECP purposes, an agriculture producer is an owner, landlord tenant or sharecropper on a farm used to produce grains, row crops, vegetables, hay, pasture, orchards, vine Birthday party Douglas Voeks celebrated his 8th birthday Saturday afternoon at the home of his parent Mr. and Mrs. William E. Lynn, Jr. in Washington. His guests were classmates at the Wakefield Country Day School. A highlight of the party was sending the boys out with 13 questions to be answered about the history and appearance of the town. All returned with answers to the questions. Guests were James Dawson of Huntly, Sean Marsh and William Warshaurer of Woodville, Alexander Kuncewicz of Flint Hill, Danny Heisersman, Kirk Marshall and Dayton and Dawson Ward, all of Front Royal, Robert Harrell of Washington and Wynn Voeks, the brother of Douglas.□ The magazine sales campaign at Rappahannock County Elementary School has been concluded and high salesman was Craig Smoot with William Carter, second. Third ahigh salesman was Richard Burke who was absent with chicken pox when the picture was made. Mrs. Moore’s grade 6 was high sales room, with George Graham’s 7th grade running second and Mrs. Johnston’s 4th grade in third place. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Completely modern dwelling suitable for couple, hunting lodge, or week end retreat. Features 2 gravity water systems, underground irrigation systems to vegetable & flower gardens, natural pond with fountain, great views, about 45 acres adjoining National Park & readily accessable. $83,500.00 A great 5.5 acre homesite being cleared with sufficient trees remaining, improved state road frontage, stream, nice view. $11,000.00 with seller financing. About 15 acres fronting on major road with depth allowing set-back for privacy. Clean countryside, stream & pond sites, wooded. Only $18,500.00 W. H. Lyne, Salesman 937-4111, or 987-8291 eveRAY T. CANNON CO., Amissville, Va. nings 937-4567 yards, trees for forestry, cover and food for wildlife, and certain other agricultural commodities including livestock. A landlord or owner who leases his land for farming is also eligible if he bears a part of the cost of the practice. ELIGIBLE land is farmland normally used to produce the agriculture commodities identified. Farmland which is or will be retired from agriculture production is not eligible. Coates further stated that a required condition for cost-sharing will be based on a finding of need by the local Forester. All persons in the county who are interested in planting trees on their land should come by the county office immediately. Our office is located at Washington, Virginia and our telephone number is 6753616.□ How to assure fuel supply “THE essential thing a farmer must do to help assure himself adequate fuel for agricultural production is tell his distributor how much he needs. Unless a local distributor or dealer knows what his farm customer requires,’’ said J. W. Coates, County executive director of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, “that distributor cannot take the necessary steps to get enough fuel for them.” Informing the distributor becomes even more important, if a farmer intends to increase his acreage considerably, or if he wants to expand dairy, poultry, or other farm operations. Local dealers will need this information to request additional fuel from their suppliers. Coates said, “Agricultural producers who are all to receive priority allocations, will be required to certify to an ongoing fuel conservation program on HUNTLY Mrs. Richard Burke and infant daughter, Sherry Lynn, came home from Winchester Memorial Hospital Friday and are reporting doing fine. Mr. and Mrs. James Scott had as Sunday dinner guests Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pritchett, Mr. and Mrs. Richie Mahoney and Dusty Sealock, all of FrontRoyal. 351 HOLSTEIN COWS Virginia Base AUCTIONS March 1st & 2nd 10:30 a.m. Both Days THREE HERD DISPERSALS Friday-The Glenmore Farm Herd Amelia, Virginia Milking Herd-203 (126 Registered) Over 60% 1st & 2nd Lactation Featuring A. I. Daughters of some of the breeds most popular sires with actual records to 25,300m 800f Saturday-The W. A. Lipscomb-James E. Mast Herds, Powhatan, Virginia (Both herds will be moved to “The Udder Place” for the sale) Milking Herds-109, also 39 Fresh & Springing Heifers, (19 Registered) “All very closely culled leaving youth and outstanding udders.” Plan to Spend the Night Sale HeadquartersHoliday Inn, South Ownby Auction & Realty Co., Inc. 1301 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, Va. By BESSIE M. PARKS Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams of Front Royal were Saturday callers. Mrs. LaMerle Williams of Chester Gap was on duty in the Huntly Post Office from the 7th through the 19th of this month during the absence of Mrs. Dorothy Lewis who was on a trip to Florida. Mrs. John Scott and son, Jay, of Front Royal spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Williams, and were joined by Mr. Scott Sunday. □ Front RovaL DtIVt INjTHfATRf Ali i 11 ill FRI.-SAT.-SUN. Show starts at 7 p.m. 2 Big Adult Hits! STACEY ALWAYS SCORES! I:. a Plus THEY TAKE ON ALLCOMERS SMI AROUSERSI their operations. USDA, in cooperation with the Federal Energy Office and the Environmental Protection Agency, has developed a conservation leaflet. “This leaflet, scheduled to be available in early March, includes an energy management certification that there is an ongoing conservation program and that priority fuel will be used for ‘agricultural production’. ”□ AN R C QUALITY THEATRE FRONT ROYAL. VIRGINIA _ ilHMI MAIN STKIIT • 635 2777 NOW THRU SAT. Evenings 1 complete show at 7 p.m. Matinee Sat. at 2 p.m. Two of the year’s Biggest Box Office Hits xHS5 jot Kgoo® KiO®. STARTS NEXT WED. WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS' Robin Ho&d TECHNICOLOR*

RATES: Five cents per word for first insertion; 50£ minimum charge, cash with order. Four cents per word each additional insertion same copy. If billed, add 25 cent booking charge. Cards of Thanks 50< minimum. In Memoriams $1.00 minimum. Cash must accompany cards of thanks and memoriams. FOR SALE—2 big, wooden doors on metal track. Excellent for barn, shop or garage. C. E. Sutphin, 675-3566^__2_-_2J-k FOR SALE—1967 Plymouth Ftiry II station wagon; new tires, runs well. Needs minor body work. $200. 675-3400. tfk FOR SALE—Quality purebred Charolais and polled Hereford bulls. H. L. Manwaring, 987-8892 or 9878896. FOR SALE—Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup Cheyenne Super; power brakes and steering, air conditioned, 13,000 miles, good tires, V-8, 6 months old. $3,100' 9374503. - Ik FOUND—Beagle, small female on Route 647. T. G. Eastham, 675-3268. Ik FOR SALE—1969 Chevelle SS, 396, 350, vinyl roof. Good condition. Call 9374295. 2-28p FURNITURE DESIGNED & CRAFTED — Antiques repaired. THE CABINETMAKERS COMPANY. Peter Kramer, 675-3400. tfk BUILDING MATERIAL - No delivery charge for ! orders over $100. 2-8-3-10 Window - $22.45 Certain teed Roofing, 240 lb. Sealco - $11.95 No wonder the guy building one house or a small contractor, buys at Carpenters. Everything but wiring and plumbing. Just ask your friends who have bought at Carpenters, then call collect: Jim Carpenter Co., Inc. Madison, Virginia 948-4460 948-4322 CANING—Will cane antique chairs or any other caned furniture. Very reasonable. Call Linda at 6753472. 2-28-k BUILDING & RESTORATION—New homes, additions and restorations. TOE CARPENTERS COMPANY OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. Peter Kramer, 675-3400. tfk FOR SALE—Oil burner in excellent condition. 6753368. Ik Sportsminded... MEN & WOMEN SALES Opportunity with ar international organization in your area. Attend an expense-paid 2-weeks school, be guaranteed $600-$1000 per month to start depending on your qualifications. Fantastic Hospital and Major Medical program. Call COLLECT for a personal interview from 9 AM to 4:30 PM weekdays. If you are sportsminded, ambitious and willing to work, call COLLECT 804-288-1715. DO IT NOW! ! ! MADISON LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. FEBRUARY 16, 1974 Steers and Feeder Calves . 41.00 $57.00 Cows. 27.00 $39.00 Heifers. 39.00 $49.00 Bulls.. 39.00 $44.75 Veal Calves.52.00 $82.00 Hogs 37.OO $41.50 Sows. 29.00 $34.00 Baby Calves, bh. 2o.OO $60.00 We Can Supply All Your BUILDING WEEDS _ CULPEPER BUILDING 6 SUPPLY CORP. Phone VA5-8383 Culpeper Announcing,the opening of the Culpeper Machine & Supply Company 105 Commerce Street (Opposite Trailways Bus Terminal) Culpeper, Virginia 22701 COMPLETE MACHINE SHOP SERVItE EXPERIENCED MACHINIST • Lathes to 18” swing • Horizontal and vertical band saws • Horizontal and vertical mills • Surface grinding • Welding • Key way cutting • Auto and truck drive shaft alteration • Steel shafting HELP WANTED—Capable person to baby sit for three infants in my home one day a week. Only adults with experience and references need apply. Mrs. William Lynn, 675-3469. Ik HELP WANTED — Carpet mechanic. Experienced only; must have own tools. Call 703-354-4863. 2-21-k FOR SALE—4-wheel drive International truck, 2-seat, 4-door cab, 3/4 ton, smooth running #266 engine. Very economical on gas. $999.99 J. P. Jamieson, Sperryville, Va. 703-987-2721. Ik FOR SALE—10 acres of land for sale in Rappahannock County at Sperryville. Write Frank Grigsby, 438 Berriman St., Brooklyn, New York 11208. Phone (212) 257-6113. 2-28p LOCUST POSTS for sale. Mountain yellow. 987-8779. tfk MOBILE FIXIT SERVICE— Will repair most anything broken in your home or farm. Call Ashton at 9878387 for free estimate, tfk LET US PLOW YOUR GARDEN with our new rotary plow. No lumps—no clods. Call 987-8786 after 4:30 p.m. tfk LOCAL Carpenter with 15 years experience. Free estimates. New and remodeling work. Complete construction. Mr. Baldwin. 987-8832. tfk Fauquier Laundry — Riding Apparel & Horse Blankets our Specialty. Warrenton, Va. 347-2231 AVON ENJOY MEETING PEOPLE AND MAKING MONEY? Become an AVON representative and do both. Run your own business, schedule your own working hours and we’ll help you build your sales territory. For more details call collect Constance McDearmon, AVON District Manager, 825-1823 in Culpeper. tfk FRANK'S PLUMBING & HEATING NEW INSTALLATIONS V BACKHOE SERVICE SEPTIC TANK AND DRAIN FIELD INSTALLATIONS • PUMP SERVICE DEMIN6 PUMPS Dial 937-4139 Amissville, Va. FOR SALE—2 Hollywood twin beds with box springs and mattresses; one dresser drawers, two single quilted bedspreads. Excellent condition, $175. Call 987-8639. 3-14-k BULL FOR SALE—Registered Black Angus; very gentle and easy to manage. Call 675-3539 or 675-3369. 2-21-k ARTIFICIAL BREEDING^Beef and Dairy Cattle. Will go any place. 675-3539. MASONRY CONTRACTOR —Will do brick, block, flagstone and concrete work, fireplaces, veneer, outdoor grills, patios and retaining walls. Can supply references. Free estimates, John R. Eastham, Washington, Va. 675-3257. tfk PLUBMING SERVICE — Complete water systems and small repairs, THE PLUMBER’S COMPANY of RAPPAHANNOCK. 6753400. tfk FOR SALE—800 bales hay. Contact Dennis Jenkins, Sperryville, Va. or call 987-8469. Ip “WARNING — There’s a strange and terrifying creature coming to the forest!” Ik WANTED — SINGERS, ESPECIALLY MALE for Culpeper Choral Society. For information call Pat Plotnick 675-3407. 2-21-k WANTED—Mature person to live in and care for elderly lady, near Washington, Va. 675-3654. 2-28-k OftaAMQA. ibf. PANORAMA REALTORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CHALET SHELL: 9.5 acres with cedar sided chalet. Located high in the mountains with excellent views, private access and plenty of seclusion. Double thick walls and floor, large deck on front, interior walls studded out. Free standing fireplace and storm windows included. Perfect opportunity to use your interior decorating skills. $24,950 with owner financing. BUILDING SITE: 4 acres on hard surfaced road with well already on property. Excellent building site. Acreage entirely open. $8,000 with owner financing. RIVERFRONT: 17.7 wooded acres with hard surface road frontage. Nice secluded building sites with bluff over-looking Covington River. $24,000 with owner financing. LOG HOME: Unique log home on 1 acre in village of Woodville. Modern kitchen with eating area, living room with fireplace, 1 full bath, bedroom with fireplace, small study and partial basement for utilities. Beautiful mountain views from decking. $33,350 terms MADISON COUNTY BANCO: Beautifully restored 3 bedroom home on over 1 1/2 acres with frontage on hard surface road. Large entrance foyer with unique walnut oval staircase. 18x22 modern kitchen with utility hookups; 18x20 living room with fireplace; 1/2 bath down and full bath up. Some w/w carpeting and pine floors. Acreage includes nice smoke house and 22x36 garage easily converted to greenhouse. Pretty area, nice shade trees. $43,500. FARM: 8 room home with aluminum siding and metal roof located on over 16 acres with state road frontage. Three strong streams with nice pond site; 15 outbldgs. and woodland with poplar valued at $7,000$9,000. $39,000 with owner financing. PAGE COUNTY ATTENTION HUNTERS: We have a variety of tracts ranging from 3 to 12 acres and backing up to the George Washington National Forest just west of Luray. Prices vary according to acreage and frontage on the Forest. Financing available. PANORAMA REALTY SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA 9I7-IA40 John Barbour - C. Keeton Barnes - 987-8608 987-8619 Maurice O’Baimon987-8713 James W. Leake987-8236