Rappahannock News, March 14, 1974

KiutiauNy av, vh. 23219 > County re-assessment begins Strong argument for land use tax is heard A REAPPRAISAL of Rappahannock County estate got under way March 7 with what amounted to a strong invitation to the Supervisors to consider land use taxation as a means of “saving” county farmers. Ben Forberg, director of the State Division of Real Estate Appraisal, said he was neither endorsing nor condemning Virginia’s relatively new land use tax procedures, but he stated: “It is just a question of time before most of our counties will be on this land use plan—if farmers are going to survive in Virginia.” Counties which adopt land use enabling legislation can tax agricultural horticultural and forest land based on their use, as opposed to the traditional assessment basis of “fair market value.” Some “open space” and recreational uses also qualify under a complicated system of formulas. Nearby counties which have adopted land use taxation are Fauquier, Loudoun and .Prince William. In those counties, residential development pressures resulted in such high open land assessments that many farmers were either forced out of business or reduced to marginal operaHnns BEN FORBERG explained this situation, and Virginia assessment practices in general,—as a sort of official send-off for Rappahannock’s latest reappraisal. He explained that Virginia law requires a general reassessment no later than six years after the previous reassessment. By this formula, 1974 is the year for Rappahannock. In the course of the reassessment, current sales prices are checked, and the established “true values” have a bearing on the amount of state school .funds allocated the county, and other revenue-sharing programs—in addition to serving as the basis for raising funds to carry on local county government. In 1972, a study of Rappahannock showed that ass essment was 7.6 per cent of sales price, “on a median ration,” Forberg said. “Improved Residential” property was 9.92 per cent, unimproved residential 6.68. Improved agricultural was 8.86 per cent, •and unimproved agricultural was 5.17 per cent.— The total for residential was 8 per cent, for agricultural 6.4 per cent. Under state law, all real estate must be assessed at fair market value, and then the general practice is for counties to appraise that property, for tax purposes, at a percentage of fair market value. FORBERG said, the reason for this is because the State Corporation Commission set up a statewide ratio of about 40 per cent for dealing with utility facilites. If counties go far below this, they might lose state matching funds. Anything above it would give the utilities an unfair break, compared with locally owned property. Forberg then went into a discussion of land use, and the general tone of his remarks was decidedly favorable, although he was careful to claim a neutral position. Changes in the land involving rollback penalties and for designating various land use catagories — have made the land use option even more attractive, the state official said. roraerg saiamaunrauquier, land use values have figured out about $200 or $300 per acre for — pasture land, and from $75 to $125 per acre for forest land. Giving further examples, Forberg said that the average county in Virginia assesses at about 25 per cent of market value.For land worth $400 an acre, the tax works out to $4 an acre, “on the farmer’s most productive land.” “But what happens if the selling price changes drastically in the neighborhood and land becomes worth $2,000 an acre?” Forberg asked. “Then the tax goes from $4 an acre to $20 an acre! It’s happened in places like Fairfax, and the farmers have had to sell their land.” Ben Forberg said that land use assessment isn’t all that startling, anyway, since Virginia has had a “de facto system of preferential assessment” for years, favoring farm land. “I’M NOT promoting the change,” he stressed. “But when the time comes, you should take a hard look at this land use business.” t As to Rappahannock’s specific reappraisal, Forberg said notices will be mailed to everyone when the new appraisals are completed, and “we’ll give everyone a chance to come in and reach an understanding.” All the state appraisers will need is an office, secretarial help and “a few supplies,” he added. An office has been donated in the Rappahannock Bank Building, he said. Chairman Newbill Miller said he wanted to put Forberg’s figures on land use “a little more in context.” Any implication in Forberg’s figures that the last appraisal was ‘‘improper doesn’t necessarily hold up,” Miller said. He said Forberg’s 7.6 figure “compared to 20 percent, rather than 100 per cent,” so that the actual Rappahannock figure came to 38.8 per cent. The appraisal w^is 80 per cent of actual v&lue, Miller said. Forberg accepted the correction, adding that the market value figures tend to change to rapidly, and that the state is urging See Page 16 John Martin, from the state Reassessment Office, will conduct a reassessment of real estate in Rappahannock, beginning soon. Kanga (Lynn Baines) and Roo (Erin Labovitz) give Piglet (Camille Prescott) a bath during” the rehearsals for the play “Winnie the Pooh” to be presented this Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m.f at the RCES auditorium. “Pooh” play opens Friday THE PLAY “Winnie the Pooh” will be presented by the Country Players Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School. The Country Players is a dramatic group sponsored by the Rappahannock Education Association. Its members include teachers and teachers’ aide in the Rappahannock schools. “Winnie the Pooh” is directed by Don Bomberger, a graduated of Eastern Mennonite College where he directed the college players. Rosalind Bachelor of Front Royal is choreographer and George Graham is producer. Tickets will be on sale at the door. Reservations can be made by calling 987-8466 or 937-4496.□

IRapjmhanmirk Nms 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 Rappahannock and adjacent counties; $5 in Postal Zones 5 thru 8. MRS. SARAH C. LATHAM, Managing Editor Telephone Washington 675-3349 Garden pleasures IT’S THE TIME of year in the country, to begin a pleasurable activity which is growing in popularity with Americans everywhere—home gardening. It’s been the usual thing for farmers to tend a vegetable garden, to set a fine table, but the pleasures of vine-ripened tomatoes, unfrozen peas and uncanned beans had become largely unknown to a growing number of Americans, urban and suburban types that they have become in recent generations. Now, startling increases in the cost of groceries and dissatisfaction with mass production methods which seem to permeate everything with the taste of the plastics in which they’re wrapped, have inspired many Americans to delve again, as Adam did in the beginning. The rewards are many. We know there are golfers out there who might hate us for mentioning it, but gardening is good exercise. It’s satisfying to see seeds you put in the ground, with your own hands, sprout and prosper and bear. It’s unspeakably satisfying when you’re able to sit down to steaming ears of buttered corn, picked just a few moments ago a few steps from the back porch; slice into juicy red tomatoes; ladle out the plump butte rbeans and limas, sprinkle the whole with savory herbs, clipped fesh, and dive in. AS YOU CAN SEE, it’s really something, and people who are just getting into the joys of home gardening don’t really know the full extent of the pleasures that lie ahead. So, plant that garden. Be ecologically sound, nutritionally superior, get the best exercise there is—in the fresh outdoors—and save money in the bargain. Who could ask for anything more? Pass the beans, please. And then pass the beets, the spinach, the new potatoes, the lettuce....□ Traffic injuries A MOTORCYCLE SKIDDED and overturned March 7 on Route 211 four miles west of Sperryville. The operator, David Lawrence Simmons of Baltimore, Md., sustained lacerations and abrasions of the face, according to Trooper W. A. Buntin. Simmons skidded on a curve and lost control of the vehicle. ' Damage to it was estimated at $300. At 1 a.m. on March 9 a single vehicle crash occurred on Route 211 three miles west of Sperryville. According to Trooper Buntin’s report, following an investigation, Roger Wilson Haynes of Etlan was operating a 65 Ford when he lost control of the car on a curve and went down an embankment on the left of the highway and turned over. The vehicle, owned by Donnie • Dodson of Sperryville, was totaled. Charges are pending. Barns Bonnie N. Gore of Huntly identified the barn last week as that on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Dawson at Huntly. She was the only reader to recognize the barn and submit an entry in the contest. She will receive a year’s free subscription to the Rappahannock News. Try this one and mail or bring replies to the Rappahannock News, Box 38, Washington, Va. 22747. WOODVILLE NEWS b,Mrs.jUne cla™ Mrs. Kenneth Fortune and Mrs. Roscoe Burke of Front Royal were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs*. Weldon Burke. The W.M.U. ofWoodville Baptist Church held its special prayer meeting Wednesday night with Mrs. Raymond Johnson as leader. Others taking part were Mrs. James Falls, Mrs.B. G. Titchenell, Mrs. Clifton Clark and, Mrs. Henry Wood. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Chloe Brown and the Misses Ivy and Elva Bruce included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Compton of Reva, Mrs. Mable Gore, Mrs. Earl Wayland and Mrs. Eunice Partlow of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown and Tim. Mrs. Paul Grigsby has returned to her home in Castleton after a visit with her daughter Mrs. Ada Settle. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Burke and Mrs. Chester Wayland visited Mr. Wayland in Newton D. Baker Hospital, Martinsburg, W. Va. Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Lohr of Mt. Airy, X.C. accompanied Mrs. BurtonOrange home on Friday from Mt. Airy, N.C. where Mrs. Orange had been visiting her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Louie Goins. The Woodville Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday night with hosts Mrs. Henry Wood, Sr. and Mrs. H.B. Wood, Jr. Present were Mrs. Maurice O’Bannon, Mrs. . James Falls, Mrs. B.G. Titchenell, Sue Titchenell. Mrs. Raymond Johnson, Mrs. Amos Butler and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz. Mrs. Eugene Tinsley and -daughter Lelia of Rockville were Monday overnight guests of Mrs. H.B. Winfrey and Mrs. Dillard Glenn. Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Nethers of h ront Royal were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Burke. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hawkins of Culpeper were Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Norman. Their Saturday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Norman and son of Rixeyville. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners were Sunday guests of Major and Mrs. Charles Grizzie in Fredericksburg. Mrs. Joel Daczewitz and children Gregg and Phillip with Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley of W ashington and Mrs. Gladys Dulaney of Luray were Sunday visitors of Miss Frances Dulaney in the New Market Nursing Home. Donald Rorrer and two sons of Montcalm, West Va. were W ednesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Clark. Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carker and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Duvale of Beaverdam.— Women’s Club slate THE Rappahannock County Women’s Club held its monthly meeting February 26 at the home of Mrs. Thomas B. Massie of Washington. New officers were elected: President, Mrs. Thomas B. Massie; Vice President, Mrs. E. K. Henry; Secretary, Mrs. W. F. Bear; Treasurer, Mrs. John Cloud. Outgoing officers are, respectively, Mrs. Richard McNear, Mrs. William Harrison, Mrs. C. E. Giles, Jr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Massie. A representative from the Mental Health Association from Culpeper was guest speaker. Plans were discussed for a Day Camp this summer like the twoweek camp held last year. Anyone interested in helping with this project should call Mrs. RichardMcNear, at 987-8686. AT THIS meeting a baby shower was given for Mrs. Dean Hahn, Mrs. Mickey Palmer, Mrs. E.K. Henry, Mrs. Harry Ferrence and Mrs. L.M. Carter and agift was t^ken fo the home of Mrs. Thomas Donahey. An installation dinner for new officers will be held March 26 at the Steak House neaf Culpeper. □ Youth Center meeting PERSONS willing to help in setting up Rappahannock county’s new Youth Center should attend the organizational meeting of the Rappahannock County Recreation Center Association at 8 p.m. on Monday, March 18, in the auditorium of the elementary school. Granville Eastham, temporary chairman of the association, said that officers will be elected at the meeting, and the following committees will be activated: Organization and Executive Committee; Fund raising; site selection and improvement; facility and planning; programs and counseling; publicity and public relations; and a committee to compile a list of. existing recreation facilities in the county.

T H E L I T T L E F 0 X New budget procedure approved AN “OUTSIDE consultant” will be hired to prepare the upcoming Rappahannock County budget, it was decided at the March 7 meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Clerk E. M. Jones, who has prepared the budgets in the past, “decLned to do it” this year, reported Chairman Newbill Miller. “It is not that the Board is disatisfied with the job done by Mr. Jones,” Miller explained to his fellow Supervisors. “But it’s because he’s declined to do it.” “It’s because I was told that my services weren’t wanted,” said Jones. Commonwealth’s Attorney George Davis was quick to say that “since some doubt has been left as to who told him, I want the record to show that I didn’t tell him.” “I didn’t, either,” said Chairman Miller. JONES steadfastly refused to elaborate, either at the meeting or afterward. “I was told I wasn’t wanted,” the Clerk of the Court said, “and who ever told me knows who he is.” The only elaboration he would make on this statement was to explain that it did not involve any question of conflict of interest, nor did it involve any instructions from Circuit Court officials. “He knows who he is,” he repeated. As a result of the change, the cost of preparation of the budget will increase from around $300—which is what Jones was paid—to around $1,000, which is the estimate given by Walter Cox, who has audited the county’s accounts and who was given the job of preparing the budget. At first, it had beenproposecfthat Supervisor E.P. Pete Luke be given the job, and Luke was agreeable, “at the same figure Mr. Jones got.” “The job is getting excessively harder to do, with all of these Revenue Sharing funds and all,” commented E.M. Jones. Attorney Davis was asked if it would be proper to turn the job over to Luke. Davis first said he was “not sure,” and after he thought , about it awhile, he was more emphatic. “I’D LOVE for you to do it, Pete,” said Newbill Miller. “It would not be legal for him to have a vote to employ himself,” said Davis. “What about asking Jock?” said Miller, referring to the former county treasurer, Robert L. Brown. Miller also explained that Mrs. Frances Foster, county treasurer, had been asked if she was interested, but she hadn’t replied. “I take that to be a refusal,” Newbill Miller said. “It would probably be better to have an indepen EMMY ALLEN ART SALE Saturday, March 23 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Sunday, March 24 1 to 6 P.M. FLINT Hill FIRE HALL Works for sale include Water Colors, Acrylics, Temperas, all signed “Emmy Stone” and dated. Half of the proceeds go to Rappahannock Mental Health Association. dent auditor do it, under the circumstances,” said George Davis. ‘‘Well, since we can’t find anyone locally, we’re between a rock and a hard spot,” commented Pete Luke, as he made a motion to hire Cox for the job. Cox allowed that he was familiar with county financial affairs, since he had been conducting the audit for some time. ‘‘Since I was a bare-faced boy,” grinned Cox, who wears a heavy beard. “THIS $1,000 is not going to break us, is it?” asked Luke. “Almost,” said Newbill Miller, with a grin which underscored the levity of his remark. The vote to hire Cox was unanimous. County Department heads asked to forward their budgetary requests by April 1. Cox submitted copies of his audit prior to the budget-making action. He distributed copies of the audit with a comment that in small Virginia counties it is customary for the treasury to wind up $200 or $300 off, one way or another, and that it was also the usual custom in such cases for the treasurer to post personal sums to cover the discrepancy, if any. In this respect, Cox reported, former Treasurer Brown had posted a personal check for $90.03 to cover a “deferred debit.” Now the audit has been tidied up, and the amount can be returned to Brown, Cox recommended. The Supervisors all voted to approve his suggestion. COX SAID he was happy to report that Rappahannock is “receiving every possible dollar in Revenue Sharing that it is eligible to receive.” Last year, Rappahannock’s share came to $74,000. He also reported that while operating income has increased three per cent, total income had increased $132,000—“so you’re in pretty good shape.” Cox praised E.J. Jones’s ■4 budget - preparation work as “exceptionally good,” and said that the type of budgets the clerk had been preparing “shouldcontinue to be a usable, working document.” But then came Miller’s revelation that Jones had declined to do the job any longer, and the decision to hire Cox. After deciding who would do the actual budget preparation work, the Supervisors heard several budget requests during the remainder of the meeting. The county association of Volunteer Fire Departments and Rescue Squads was help on liability insurance for vehicles, and compensation insurance for individual volunteers. JACK ATKINS said that the best-looking bid came from a firm in Warrenton and would cost $4,589 to cover liability and $1,387 to cover personal injuries. Both Newbill Miller and PetS Luke said such reSee Page 15 FLEA MARKET Saturday, April 6, 1974 Individual Booths for $5*00 School Organization Booths $10.00 Civic, Church or Other Organization Booth $15.00 Flea Market will be held at Rappahannock County High School auditorium and parking lot. 10 A.M. until 6 P.M. Lunch will be sold and Baked Goods will be available Benefit of the Senior Class of RCHS

SPERRYVILLE NEWS - MRS. Bill- VARNER Roar Halvaag of Halden, Norway, who is a student at Brevard College, Brevard, N. C., is spending spring vacation with his aunt, Mrs. Harald Havstad and son, Peter. Mrs. J. Rodes Brown returned home Wednesday from Culpeper Memorial Hospital and Mrs. Paul Thompson and Ann Rodes Thompson of Fork Union spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Brown. Harold Brown of Winchester was a visitor Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Julian Brown of Culpeper were callers Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Owens and William Dodson of Baltimore, Md. were guests Sunday of Mrs. Delia Leake. Jimmy Wayland under went nose surgery at Culpeper Memorial Hospital Sunday. Mrs. William Cloe, Jr. and children, Weedon and Beth of Stafford spent from Thursday to Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Pillar. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Devers were Friday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Devers in Front Royal. Sunday night they attended a church business meeting and dinner at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Malcolm Maples in Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hahn and son Allen have moved into the home formerly owned by Miss Bernadine Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor of Culpeper and their houseguest, Mrs. LAWRENCE A DISNNER CONSTRUCTION • STABLES* BARNS •SHEDS •ADDITIONS AND REMODELING References if desired. Call Scott Lawrence (347-7311) John McBride of Boone, N.C., were visitors Saturday of Mrs. Lee Swindler and Bill Swindler. Justin Corbin of Etlan spent from Wednesday to Sunday with his father, Wayne Corbin and grandmother, Mrs. Marshall Corbin. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harrison and Miss Francis Harrison of Richmond were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Harrison and children, Karen and Kevin. Karen . returned with her grandparents for a visit. Guests Sunday of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eastwood of Washington and Billy Woodward of Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bolyard and children, Glenn, Tracey and Scott of Keyser, W. Va. are house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers. Mrs. John Valentine, who has been a houseguest of Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Quaintance, has returned Cu/peper, Va. 825-0741 to her home in Cranford, N.J. Dr. Quaintance was in Boston, Mass, on business last week. Monday overnight 'guests of the Quaintances were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stout of State College, Pa. Mr. and ,Mrs. Francis Updike and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fisher of Culpeper were dinner guests Saturday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer and son, Fred. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Wayland were Mrs. C.R. Hall of Falls Church and Mr. and Mrs. Goerge Ritter and children of Front Royal. Mrs. Wayland, Mrs. E.W. Gore joined by Mrs. A.R. Partlow of Culpeper were visitors Sunday of Mrs. Chloe Brown. Mrs. F.D. Coffey, Jr. accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nethers of Flint Hill and Mrs. Bob Lewis of Huntly were visitors last Wednesday night of Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Jenkins in Culpeper. Mon^ day Mrs. Coffey visited Mr.' and Mrs. Dutton Yowelland other relatives in Etlan. David Lyne, student at the University of Kentucky, Bowling Green, arrived Tuesday to spend spring vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Lyne. Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Dodson, Mrs. Perle Coffey and Mrs. Dell Dodson were visitors Saturday of Mrs. Nellie Dodson and John Turner Dodson in Culpeper. Mrs. Carroll Racer, Sr. and two daughters Beverly and Hope Racer were Monday afternoon callers of Mrs. Marjorie Ruskin and Mrs. Anna Fincham.D Lisa Priest holds an old, old doll which was displayed by Mrs. Phyllis Irwin when she gave a demonstration on restoring dolls at the Amissville Homemakers March meeting. TO THE RESIDENTS OF RAPPAHANNOCK A COUNTY RE ELECTION FOR THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAY 7, 1974 You are hereby notified that I shall sit on Saturday, April 6, 1974 from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the Court House for the purpose of registering qualified persons to vote at the election to be held on May 7, 1974. This is the last day the registration books will be open prior to this election. I will also be at my office on the following Saturdays: April 6 and 27 and May 4 for those wishing to vote absentee in person. (Regular office days are: Thursday: 8:00 A.M. to 12 noon and 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.) Mary U. Cleverley General Registrar ✓

AMISSVILLE NEWS G. E. Doyle accompanied Dr. and Mrs. T. W. Armstrong of Culpeper to Winchester Thursday to visit Mrs. Leslie McNemar. Candy Todd of Silver Spring, Md. spent the weekend with the Doyles and Mr. and Mrs. 0. C. Mitchell were afternoon visitors. Mrs. Charles Davis and Mrs. G. E. Doyle joined Mrs. Paul Hounshell and Mrs. Rena Humphries in Culpeper Wednesday for bridge. Mrs. Effie Youngman of Arlington spent last week with Mrs. Fletcher Osborne. Mrs. Harry Heflin and two friends of The Plains were callers . Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Riley and Mrs. J. L. Walter. Mrs. D. D. Miller Jr. and children Peggy and Hunter of Fairfax were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Green. Mrs. Green and Miss Phoebe Green spent Friday in Manassas. Mrs. Annie Cooke accompanied a group of GFC Republican women to Richmond last Wednesday where they toured the Governor’s mansion, attended a session of the General Assembly before it recessed Friday and visited the office of Lt. Governor Dalton. The group lunched with Mr. Dalton and with Vincent Callahan and Wyatt Durette, Delegates from the 18 Legislative District. Mr. .and Mrs. Donald Rhodes and family of Woodbridge were guests for the day Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Priest. They were joined for dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Priest and children. Mrs. Ruth Corbitt returned to her home Saturday after spending a Park visits show decrease Visitation in Shenandoah National Park continues on a downward trend with a decrease of 38.3% for the first two months of this year. February 1974 travel was down 46.4% from this month a year ago. Last year in February 72,800 persons visited the Park while this year only 39,000 have done so. “It appears that visitors are spending more time per Park visit in 1974 since there has been no significant reduction in overnight stays, ” said Superintendent Robert Jacobsen. Weather statistics show 5.8 inches of snowfall this month with the maximum temperature 59 degrees and the minimum 20. □ month with her grandson, Dwight Mays, and Mrs. Mays in Charlotte, N.C. Enroute home she spent a week with her granddaughter, Mrs. Edward Hicklin, Mr. Hicklin and their twin daughters Dona and Lana in Rappahannock. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie R. Hitt and family were visitors Sunday of George Hackley who is in the Susan B. Miller Nursing Home at Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Terhune have returned to their home after spending two weeks in Boca Raton, Fla. Mrs. Sarah Latham was a luncheon guest Thursday of her mother Mrs. C. C. Cockerill in Herndon and was joined by Mrs. David Hoadley of Falls Church. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kephart and granddaughter Jennifer and Mrs. H. B. Peck, all of Herndon. Mrs. W.R. Bowen was a dinner guest Monday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Compton and later visited Mrs. Sarah Latham and Susan. 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REPORT ON THE LEGISLATURE BY DEL. D. FRENCH SLAUGHTER, JR. THIS report is written at the end of the legislative session but still on the last day the outcome of some legislation is uncertain. There have been considerable differences between the Senate and the House on the budget bill. I am very hopeful that the school formula as adopted by the House of Delegates will finally be agreed to by the Senate. For the first time the formula provides for per capita personal income to be used as a measure of a county’s ability to support public education. The formula provides that a county’s local wealth will be measured by personal income to the extent of 40 percent, retail sales to the extent of 10 percent, and real estate values to the extent of 50 percent. This is a more realistic and equitable measure of local ability than we have had in the past. Further, the House provided for a level of public school expenditures Special Commissioner's Sale of VALUABLE TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND IN HAMPTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Actii« wider and by virtue of the authority vested in us by decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Vircinia, 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 bounded 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 largo dogwood corner to W. A. Dea the rage heirs, thence with their line N. 50 W. 14.11 chains to a pile ef stone by a Urge locust, thence 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 28rl/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 als, 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 large rock corner to R. S. Bell in Deatherage’s line, thence with said Bell N. 52 W. 18.29 eh»in« 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 chains to a point in Moore’s line on the top of Nixon’s Arm, near a hickory and two blazed 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 William 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 burt 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 sprouts marked, thence S 57-3/4 E 8.77 «.h«in« 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 estate 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 Estate of James Moore and allotted to James B. Dea the rage 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 immediately after the time of purchase, the successful bidder or bidders 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 ^.it. shall then be forthwith delivered to the Commissioners appointed herein. _ IU u> a i ififp JFNKINS JAMES W. FLETCHER and JOHN WALKER JENKlfMa_JOHN J. DWYER, AUCTIONEERING SERVICE Special Commissioners Sperryville, Va. _3^16 which would be a minimum standard to meet the constitutional requirement of financial support -for quality education as provided in the new Constitution and would provide additional funds over and above the minimum requirement which localities may receive from the state if they make corresponding expenditures. The division of all of these expenditures between the state and the county would be determined by each county’s ability as mentioned above. THIS IS also important because if all of the state appropriations in the formula for aid to localities for public education were considered as constitutional requirements then the General Assembly and the counties and citites would have lost a great deal of discretion and control over their budgets and taxes. Generally, the budget bill provides for expenditures of approximately $6.2 billion over the next two years, including federal-aid funds and special funds such as the highway fund. I believe the total amount of money expended is too high although the legislature did make some reductions compared to the budget presented by former Governor Holtorh The legislature must do what it can to avoid tax increases in the future. The budget does not provide for any reduction in expenditures as compared with the previous budget although it does not include all of the requests for additional funds. All of these requests could not be met without having an unbalanced budget. The requests for additional funds exceeded available revenues from present taxes by approximately $1 billion. There are always different ideas about the priorities as to which fund requests should be granted. THERE ARE a number of priorities that I was interested in, including additional appropriations for community mental health services, which were made, and additional appropriations to assure that local libraries do not receive less state support than they received in the last budget, which were also made. Overall the budget was increased by approximately 20 percent and the increases for higher education and public education were increased by approximately the same percentage. On the possibility of having the state own and operate major race tracks where pari-mutuel betting would be allowed, some question has been raised about the obligation of the state to expend money for such race tracks. This would not be the case under the proposals made to the legislature because the race track would be owned by an authority created by law which would sell revenue bonds to build the race track and these bonds and the interest on the bonds (which would be tax exempt) would be paid for only from the revenues and properties of the race track facility and no funds from tax revenues would be available for this purpose. OPERATING expenses would be paid only from the income of the race track facility. This financing arrangement is the same as is used for many revenue bond authorities created by the state for various projects such as tunnels, bridges, and college dormitories. The state would have no obligation to back any bonds for the race track facility. The pari-mutuel bill has been defeated and revisions to the Blue Law are still being debated on the House floor. The several different versions of no-fault insurance have not passed the committee and will probably be taken up in the 1975 session. This is my final report on the 1974 session of the General Assembly.□ Art sale THE Rappahannock Mental Health Association will sponsor a show and sale of Mrs. Emmy Allen’s drawings, watercolors and paintings. The sljow will be open Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday March 24, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Flint Hill Fire Hall. Half of the proceeds from all sales will benefit the Mental Health Association. Many of the works were done during Mrs. Allen’s trips abroad. All are signed “Emmy- Stone,” Mrs. Allien’s painting name, and dated. Some are matted and some are framed. Additional wooden frames will be on sale.D w^heWbwl Wrlbuty ► CLORE FUNERAL HOME “The Home of Thoughtful Service’ CEMETERY MEMORIALS PHOIti 825-2361 CULPEPER I LAST BIG REDUCTION [OfT DOLLAR Last two weeks to buy at these low prices Some Silver, China, Rings, Watches, Earrings and Other Jewelry items

OBITUARIES Mrs. Mozingo A funeral service for Mrs. Annie Roberta Mozingo of Rixeyville was held Wednesday at Geest Funeral Home in Culpeper conducted by the Rev. Lyle Showers. Burial was in Hillcrest Memory Gardens at Jeffersonton. Mrs. Mozingo, 59, wife of Harry Moffett Mozingo, Sr. died March 10, 1974 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness. A native of Rappahannock County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Bawkey and Mrs. Sarah Emma Wright Bawkey. She was a member of Amissville Baptist Church. Besides her husband she is survived by six sons, Thomas Harrison Mozingo of Lancaster, Ohio, Richard Lee Mozingo, Harry Moffett Mozingo, Jr. and David Edgar Mozingo, all of Culpeper, Lewis Jerome Mozingo and George Michael Mozingo, both of Rixeyville; a step-son, Russell Mozingo of Bremen, Ohio; six grandchildren; one sis■ This Easter you can make beautifully decorated Ukrainian Easter eggs. Renowned the world over tor their exquisite color and intricate design, the ancient art of Pysanky offers fascination for averyone in the family. Our complete Easter Egg Kit provides you with hard-to-find supplies along with a fully detailed and illustrated instruction book to create your own dazzling authentic Ukrainian eggs which will last forever. COUNTRY ." " STOREof I washingtpn, I Virginia ■ Ordaf now at only *4.50 MCh 22747 | PImm add 50c for poataga and handling. I Addraaa - J C«y-Stata-ZipFrM damonatrationa will ba ha*d at THE COUNTRY I STORE on April 6th. 1974. ter Mrs. Cora Kibler of Culpeper; and one brother, John R. Bawkey of Rixeyville.D J. W. Coates James William Coates of Sperryville died Sunday, March 10 1974 of a heart attack while playing golf in Front Royal. He was pronnounced dead at Warren Memorial Hospital. Mr. Coates, 45, was manager of the Rappahannock County ASCS Office at Washington. He was a member of F. T. Valley Baptist Church, Rappahannock Lions Club and Sperryville Rescue Squad. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betty Snead Coates; two daughters, Margaret Cassandra Ccates and Susan Amanda Coates, all of the home address; his mother, Mrs. Sarah H. Coates of Madison; two brothers, Ross Coates of Madison and John Coates of Brightwood; and three sisters, Mrs. Kirby Hitt of Brightwood, Mrs. Virginia Ruffner of Catlett and Mrs. Richard Boyd of Bethney, Okla. A graveside funeral was held Wednesday at the Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery Park damage ends in fine Michael J. Nixon, 30, of Route 2, Orange, was fined $150 in a trial held March 7, before Federal Magistrate I. Randolph Dovel in Luray. Nixon pled guilty to two counts of destroying Government property. He was apprehended by Park Rangers in Shenandoah National Park on February 24. He had cut his way through two locked gates in order to drive his vehicle on administrative roads within the Park.L ■ 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 in Haywood conducted by the Rev. Ronald Wiley. Pallbearers were Sherwood Boze, Robert Apperson, Woodrow White, Homer Seal, Thomas Baldwin, Roy Reeve, Jack Weaver and Thomas Taylor.D Gardiner Josef Marshall Gardiner, Jr., 24, of Flint Hill died unexpectantly Thursday in University of Virginia Hospital of a cerebral hemorrhage. He was the son of Rear Admiral Josef Marshall Gardiner of High Meadow Farm, Flint Hill, and the late Mrs. Angelia Hilgenberg Gardiner. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Baltimore, Md. Mr. Gardiner attended Gillman School and Landon School in Bethesda, Md. and was a graduate of Duke University. Besides his father, he is survived by a sister, Miss Eleanor Stuart Gardiner of Cambridge, Mass.; a brother, Peter L. Gardiner of Evian Les Bianes, France; and two uncles who reside in Baltimore. Arrangements were made by Clore Funeral Home in Culpeper.□ Mrs. Roy Mrs. Sarah Florence Roy, 58, died March 10, 1974 at her home near Washington, Va. A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Bethle hem Baptist Church, near Washington, by the Rev. Aaron Fletcher. Interment was in the Washington Cemetery. Mrs. Roy was born in Washington, a daughter of Mrs. Florence Washington Roy of Washington and the late James Roy. Besides her mother, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Brown of New York, N. Y.; three brothers, Walter Roy of Front Royal, Charles Roy of Alexandria and Benjamin Roy of Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Alsberry of Cedarville and Mrs. Mary Lewis of New York; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 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COMPLETE ONE-STOP Bvildiig Svpply Hardware Paint Millwork Lumber WARRENTON BUILDING MATERIAL CO., INC. ON THE BY-PASS WARRENTON Phone 347-1400 Mrs. Davis seeks mayor’s job again MRS. DOROTHY DAVIS has filed as a candidate for the office of Mayor of the Town of Washington, Va., subject to the election in May. This is not a new ventrue for • Mrs. Davis, who was the original “Lady Mayor” of the town in the early 1950’s when the women took over the position of mayor and all council seats. She relinquished the office twice since that time once to finish rearing her family and again a few yijars ago when she decided she had done her duty and had a number of personal projects and other activities in which she was interested and on which she wished to spend more time. One man Andrew Kozik, has served mayor since the all-woman take-over. He resigned last year when he moved his residence to Sperryville. Mrs Virginia Miller was named to fill the unexpired term and she is not seeking the office in this election, but is filing as treasurer, the position she held prior to that of mayor. Others who filed their candidacy for council members include two men-Charhe Jenkins and Peter Kramer—along with incumbents Mrs. Edna Wayland, Mrs. Dorothy Hawkins and June Jordan, who is making an initial bid for office. Mrs. Christine Johnston and Mrs. Bertha Armel declined to file council seats which they held. Also rejecting a bid for re-election was Kermit Weakley, one of the few males to serve on the council in years.□ HOUSE of DRIED FLOWERS US. Route 211 Sperryville, Va. Mary new EGG DECORATING MATERIALS have armed, adding to my large selection of eggery supplies. Also Easier Novelties, Miniatures, Gift hems, Terrariums and Floral Applies. Hours 10 to 6 Daily Closed Tuesdays Phone 987-8745 WANTED SCRAP CAST IRON W. ar* now paying *2.00 par CWT up 1000 Iba. OvarlOOOIbs. *2.50 P^CWTAny Quantftias. Dalhrarad to our yard in Cuipapar. Bingham & Taylor Foundry 825*8334 Culpapar, Virginia FIRE & RESCUE NOTES Washington Rescue Squad March 6 took Connie Eline of Viewtown from Rappahannock Elementary School to Fauquier Hospital. Flint Hill Rescue Squad March 7 took John William Putnam from home to Warren Memorial Hospital and returned. The same day Miss Dorothy Jones was taken from Aileen, Inc. to Warren Memorial Hospital and returned to her home in Flint Hill. March 8 Wayne Baldwin was taken from Aileen, Inc. to Warren Memorial Hospital. Sperryville Rescue Squad March 6 took Thomas Baldwin, Jr. from home to Culpeper Memorial Hospital. The same day Mrs. Anna Brown was brought from Culpeper Memorial Hospital to home in Sperryville. Also on March 6 the unit answered a call to RCHS but transportation was not needed. March 8 Tom Ceochecan was taken from the home of J. L. Congratulations to Keystone Shoes during your GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION IN THE South Gate Shopping Center We are proud to have you as our neighbors in Culpeper’s newest and most progressive shopping center. VheWLlte Shop Culpeper, Virginia __ Kilpatrick to Culpeper Memorial Hospital. March 9 it reported to the home of Mrs. Archie Dodson at Peola Mills. However, the Madison unit took her to University of Virginia Hospital. March 11 Clarence Wallace was taken from home in Woodville to Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Buddy Brown, Jr. was taken Marcn iz irom home in Sperryville to University of Virginia Hospital. March 9 the Amissville Rescue Squad took Mrs. Victoria Corder from her home to Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. The same day this unit was called to a traffic crash on Route 211 but service was not used.C Chemicals aian t work on strays COUNTY DOG WARDEN Jack Bruce’s experiment with chemical warfare came a bust, and the Supervisors have told him to be careful about “putjfeing^down right away” stray dogs that can’t be caught. Bruce brought up the question at the March 7 meeting of the Supervisors. “If I see dogs could I put’em down right there, without getting ahold of them?” he asked of the Board. Commonwealth’s Attorney George Davis said he didn’t think this would be proper. “You have to hold them five days before you can put them down,” added Supervisor Pete Luke. "He’s concerned about the ones he can’t catch,” explained Chairman Newbill Miller. “But I believe what he’s asking could have tremendous ^repercussions. It is not legal to put a dog down like that unless he’s harming livestock or something like that.” Supervisor H. B. Wood wondered if Warden Bruce might not use a chemical, to at least immobilize stray dogs and help him catch them. “I tried it in Mr. Buntin’s yard, and the dog carried the whole thing away,” reported Jack Bruce. “I haven’t seen him yet.” Bruce added that while he had no claims for the March meeting, it looked like he’d have a lot to report next month about “trouble up in Harris Hollow. ”□ Country Cupboards Your Country Cabinet Shop wishes to thank all those who attended our recent opening. We will be open from Tuesday thru Saturday from 8:30 until 5:00 to serve your needs in cabinetry, furniture repairs, general woodworking, custom pieces, re-finishing, and mill-work. Located at the corner of Jett and Gay Sts. in Washington, Va. PROPRIETORS PHONE 675-3719 GENE LYMAN BOB PALMER .imuimiiu;

Board sympathetic to a senior trip TWO SENIORS from Rappahannock County High School, Cassandra Frye and John Summers, were present at the Tuesday night meeting of the VIE WTO WN - CASTLETON Mrs. Ellis Smith is a patient in Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. Wednesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson were Mrs. Gladys Compton and Sally of Culpeper and Mrs. George Raub of Rixeyville. Ross Jenkins was a Saturday night guest of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Miss Fanny Jolliffe who has been ill at home is recovering. Mrs. Robert Settle who has been ill is recuperating at the home of her sonin-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wharton. Adolph Estes has returned home after being a patient in Fauquier Hospital. county school board to request approval for a trip for the senior class. This has been a year-end activity for the seniors for a number of years. The board was compatable with the idea, subject to travel conditions, namely the gasoline situation. This would also be pending approval of arrangements by the school principal. School Superintendent 0. A. Norton reported that four teachers were not seeking contract renewals and these positions would have to be filled for the 74-75 sessions. Approval of present employment procedures was given. Robert Leonard, Director of Instruction, requested early dismissal for one day in each of the months of March, April and May for continuing work by personnel on the quality education standards. The dates set were Wednesday, March 20; A pril 24 and May 16 or 22. On these days classes will be dismissed at 1 p.m. Mr. Leonard also reported textbooks for adoption this year will be in math and science. He reported that he was glad to observe that in math the books were reverting to middle-of-the-road tactics with more drill work evident. The metric system is also being developed in this country, he said. A SCHOOL census must be taken this spring and suggestions for probable census takers were discussed. A detailed and complete census is necessary for sales tax returned to this area is governed somewhat by school enrollment. Additional problems to be encountered in census taking this year is the gas situation which in turn will require higher fees for the enumerators. The group settled on a figure Of 60 cents per name for the census fee. Mr. Norton announced that three subjects had been arrested and charged with siphoning gasoline from a school bus, and a school bus (empty) had been involved in a minor traffic collision on a narrow road near Woodville. A budget session was set for March 26 at 7:30 when figures for the up-coming budget will be considered and juggled. James Dukate of Front Royal was introduced as newly employed maintenance supervisor for the Warren-Rappahannock School Systems.□ Commonwealth LUMBER AND HARDWARE CENTER ... OVER 90 YEARS.OF_HELPRJL_SEqVICE_^^_^__ Lumber Hardware Building Materials OOhd □ Building Plans L □ Ceiling Tile ^ □ Doors C □ Floor Tile C □ Flooring C □ Formica (Laminated) C □ Windows £ A J Garden Supplies I Insulation ) Lawn Mowers^ ] Millwork 1 Moldings ] Roofing ] Wall Board J Paneling □ Pegboard □ Plywood □ Power Tools □ Sapolin Paints 13 Siding □ Sta-Dri Commonwealth Corporation Free Delivery *■ 424 Manassas St. Front Royal 635-2176 Southern States March 1-16 • BIG SAVINGS • 65 VALUABLE prizes given away > Grand prize: INTERNATIONAL < 1974 Pickup Model 100 Items available at sale prices while supplies lost. Extra Heavy Duty UNICO BATTERIES Extra plates mean extra power and long life. 48-month pro-rata guarantee. Prices include exchange. 6-Volt, No. EHD-1. Fits many tractors, cars thru 1955 except Fords, Mercurys. Sale »16w ' Regular suggested price $23.55 12-Volt, No. EHD-22F Fits some Fords, Mercurys. 6-cylinder Chevys, Pontiacs, Buicks, Olds thru 1974. Sale $17« Regular suggested price S24.35 12-Volt, No. EHD-24 Fits many Ford, GM, Chrysler models thru 1974. Sale $2095 Regular suggested price $29.15 Galvanized Steel Moil Box i _ SALE . M.85 ^ Regular suggested price $6.95 endMgc ui yacc iium ure ujuti mail box design. Low profile, tapered, streamlined. Galvanized steel construction. Red flag. IV•” wide x 8” high x 22” long. No. 315. Pipzene Liquid WOfflier (17% Piparazint) Regular suggestec price 11.50 Tri-Rib Front Tractor TIRES 500 x 15 4-ply Sale *12” Plus 66< Fed. tax Regular suggested price $ 16.85 600 x 16 4-ply ^ plus 99c Fed. tax (#■■ A fl465 Regular suggested SIIIC I *T price $19.20 Provides easier steering, better control. Top roadability. Provides necessary flotation. Igloo 25 qt. Plastic Ice Chest SALE *9“ Regular suggested price $13.20 High impact. Stain and odorproof. Doubles as boat, camp seat. No. 7. Chonnellock 10" Fence Pliers A, SALE *3” Combination staple puller, wire splicer, _ pincer. cutter and hammer. No. 85-G. Regular suggested ** price $5.40 Sta-Rite 16 HP Cellar Drainer SALE $44 Regular suggested price $49.50 Moves up to 3600 gallons of water per , hour. Cast iron construction. IIS volts. No. CD-IS. Unico White House Point SALE $5°* gal. (in 2 gd. can*) Cleans itself. . . stays bright Sl«v chalking for longer life. Non-toxic. No. 201. your RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS’ Sperryville, Va. COOPERATIVE 987-2311 BlNKAMEMCUID.

CHESTER GAP NEWS By BESSIE M. PARKS Mr. and Mrs. James F. Lilly and children visited Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rudacille in Front Royal Friday and called on Mr. and Mrs. Earl Yancey in Viewtown Sunday. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Williams visited their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Williams in Manassas. Miss Kay Williams entertained with a birthday party Sunday for her sixyear old neice, Missie Compton of Castleton. Others present were DinaBird and Tony Williams, Joseph Waltz Jr., Kim and Annette Williams and Denise Longmire, Kelly Orn» mi * "_ ' -rr, dorff of Strasburg, Vickie Compton, and Mrs. Fay Compton of Castleton were also present. ’ Mrs. Gracie Williams and Kelly Jo visited Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wines in Front Royal Saturday. Sunday Mrs. Williams and daughter and the Jerry Wines’ were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Reid in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Stonebreaker, Keith and Jeremy joined by Mr. and Mrs. Bud Smoot of Washington, Va. were Wednesday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Dulin. Mrs. Samuel Williams and son Junior and his i;! t mm hh daughters, Tina and Tricia, attended a birthday party in Front Royal Sunday hosted by Mrs. Kenny Williams in honor of her husband. Other guests were Mrs. Mary Campbell and Wanda, Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor and sons, Mrs. Prince and Miss Judy McIntire. Mr. and Mrs. James Fox and “J” spent Saturday in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Carolyn Leake had as recent visitors, Mrs. Ruth Ann Burke and children of Huntly. Mrs. Betty Jean Lilly and children, Jim and Angela and her brother, Greg Williams, were accompanm itfwi l ii These young ladies have completed a 4-H Club special interest group project in sewing under the leadership of Mrs. James Adkins of Washington. Wanda Jenkins, Carol Atkins, Beverly Frye, Beverly K. Jenkins, Wanda Menefefe, Linda Menefee, Aletha Adkins and Beverly Atkins each made the dresses which they are modeling. All used the same pattern and with different fabrics and trimming fashioned their garments. With them are Mrs. Adkins and, extreme right, Mrs. Lewellyn Allison, Home Agent. Mrs. R. A. Baines, a faculty member of the local elementary school, assisted in the project, also. TO THE CITIZENS OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY Rappahannock County tags go an sale March 15, 1974. Deadline ffer purchasing county tags is April 15, 1974. This law will be strictly enforced. The following officers will be checking county tags: f John Walker Jenkins, Sheriff Everett J. Estes, Deputy Sheriff Roosevelt Ray Jackson, Deputy Sheriff Ronald D. Hawkins, Deputy Sheriff James L. Atkins, Special Unpaid Deputy I appreciate your cooperation in buying these tags before April 15, 1974 and complying with the law. John Walker Jenkins, Sheriff Rappahannock Ceunty, Virginia ied by Mrs. Barbara Morris and Rocky to Buckton Saturday to attend a birthday party given by Mrs. Roger Lee Morris honoring her two-year-old son, Aaron. Mr. and Mrs. Jack North of Front Royal were Sunday. dinner guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam North. Mrs. Edna Mathena came home from Warren Memorial Hospital Friday; Carl Longmire, Sr., was dismissed from the same hospital Saturday, and Rufus Williams is home after several days in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Atkins had the following guests Sunday: Robert Frazier of Middleburg, Ira Frazier of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDonald of Chantilly and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Heflin. Sunday supper guests in the Thomas 0. Williams home were Mr. and Mrs. Ted Vaughn and children of Luray, Miss Bonnie Lillard of Flint Hill and Gary Cameron. Mrs. James t,. williams and daughter, Kay, Mrs. Mildred - Brockman and Mrs. Hazel Longmire spent Friday in Winchester. Weekend visitors in the James Williams home included Mrs. Virginia Gibson and Andrew Weaver of Front Royal and Terry Reedy of Strasburg. Michael Ray Williams was a Saturday overnight guest of his grandmother, Mrs. Edward Gorensonand Mr. Gorenson. Sunday callers were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDonald of Chantilly, Robert Frazier of Middleburg; Ira Frazier of Front Royal and Mrs. Lonnie Williams. Mr. and Mrs. George Boardman and Mrs. S. M. Shelton were among those from the Metropolitan Area spending the weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountain Estates. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Cain were guests of her aunt, Mrs. 0. E. Marks in Keyser, W.Va. Monday and Tuesday, and were accompanied by Mrs. Marks to Grantville, Md. before returning home. There were approximately 50 in attendance at the skating party Monday evening for the youth of the Chester Gap Baptist Church. Accompanying adults were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Burke, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rudacille, the Rev. Roy Mathena, Mrs. Gayle Calvert and Mrs. Timmy Williams. Methodist group names officers The Junior Youth Fellowship of Flint Hill United Methodist Church met Wednesday night, March 6 in the recreation room of the parsonage. Officers were elected: Douglas Bywaters, President; Bubby Settle, Vice President; Jennifer Scherschel, Treasurer; Cleve Settle, Secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Lawler, Mrs. Mary Francis Bywaters and the Rev. M.P. Maples, Counselors. This group will meet each Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in the recreation room of the parsonage.□ Dean’s list Drucilla Graves Davis has been named to the Dean’s List for the first semester at Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg. Miss Davis is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Davis, Jr. of Washington. She graduated from Rappahannock County High School in 1973.L PUBLIC NOTICE Board of Supervisors intention to amend Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, that the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County, Virginia, will jointly hold a public hearing on the 4th day of APRIL, 1974 commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the Courthouse, in the Town of Washington, Virginia, to consider proposed amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Maps of Rappahannock County, at which time and place, all persons affected may appear and present their views. Copies of the proposed amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance, the Zoning' Ordinance and maps are available at the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Washington, Virginia. 3-21 E. M. Jones, Clerk. Board of Supervisors Rappahannock County, Virginia

FLINT HILL NEWS m»g RUTH KEYSER Members of the Parsonage Committee of the Methodist Charge were Sunday night guests of the Rev. and Mrs. Malcolm Maples for dinner and tour of the parsonage. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Devers, Mrs. Rufus Baines, H.S. Barksdale, Mrs. G.W. Smith, Jr. and Mrs. L.B. Burford. Mr. ana Mrs. raui Miner entertained the Flint Hill Methodist Administrative Board Monday evening. Present were Mr.andMrs. Emory Russell, Mrs. L.B. Burford, Mrs. G.W. Smith, Jr., W.G. Eastham, Sr., Charles Foster, Robert Clatterbuck, Robert Nethers and the Rev. Malcolm Maples. Miss Virginia Yates Bradford of Bethesda, Md. spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs.M.R. Bradford, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Howell and family in Madison Heights. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Vest and children Johnny, Curtis and Leigh and Ray Smith of Virginia Beach spent the weekend with Mr. Vest’s mother Mrs. John Vest and also visited Mrs. Vest’s ‘parents Mr. and Mrs. John S. Dodson in Sperryville. Bryant Welch was a Saturday dinner guest in the Vest home. Miss Betty Lee of Front Royal spent Sunday with her parents Mr. andMrs. William W. Lee. 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 Funeral Home, Inc. PRIVATE AMBULANCE CEMETERY MEMORIAL M) Rmpfll Rm4 C»t»»ptr. V*. UMM Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Collis Dodson were Mr. and Mrs. Stevie Dodsoa and son Jay of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Collis Dodson, Jr. of Falls Church were Sunday guests. Mrs. F.W. Spalding, accompanied by Mrs. T.C. Lea of Washington, returned Tuesday from a week’s visit with her sister-in-law Mrs. J. W. Kendrick in Roanoke. Mr. and Mrs. James Pullen and children Patty, Denise and James, Jr. of Falls Church spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Pullen. Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Payne and son Tommie of Culpeper. The Rev. and Mrs. Claude Cook of Farmville were guests from Thursday until Saturday of the former’s brother - in - law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Walker. Additional dinner guests Thursday evening were Mrs. Louise Stonseller, Mrs. Elizabeth Lassiter and Mrs. Mae Wither, all of Berryville who were joined by Mrs. Withers daughter, Miss Libby Lee Wither of the University of Virginia. Friday overnight guests were Mrs. Walker’s brother Robert E. Cook of Vienna and Miss Joyce Walker of Arlington. □ COVERED DISH DINNER The Amissville United Methodist Church will hold a St. Patrick’s congregational covered dish supper at the church on Sunday, March 17 beginning'at 6 p.m.D A Parent-Teacher Association membership drive at Rappahannock County Elementary School has been concluded and those securing the most members recognized for their diligence. Carol Foster placed first; Ray Stirman, not pictured, was second; Robert Harrell was third and in fourth place was Betty Gatewood. More than 300 memberships were solicited, according to Mrs. Elisabeth P. Carter, Chairman of the Membership Committee. r HUNTLY By BESSIE M. PARKS Mr. and Mrs. Don A. Deal and son Michael of Culpeper were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Orley Seal. Mr. and Mrs. Willie B. Mills, Steve and Mike and Shirley North spent Sunday in Gainesville, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris and Tammie. Raymond Mahoney, who entered Warren Memorial Hospital March 4, is reported improved. Mrs. Jessie Elkins and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Elkins and children of Alexandria were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Laura Fidler.D (HAYjSUSTCR STACK-EZE The One Machine - One man, Automatic Hay Making System • PICKS IT UP •STACKS IT • PACKS IT ' • UNLOADS IT • RE-LOADS IT AND MOVES II J. H. HIGGINBOTHAM PHONE; 672-4227 ORANGE, VA. 22960 MOYERS MOTOR CO., INC. Ford & Mercury NEW MARKET, VA. 75 Used Cars & Trucks in stock at all times CALL: Robert G. Dennis — Local Sales Rep. 987-8116 _ HELP US BUILD TOP QUALITY FURNITURE We're building more and more Top Quality Furniture, and the demand is still growing. Take advantage of the opportunity of working for a progressive company while you earn good pay and benefits all year long. Join the opportunity industry, Keller Manufacturing. We have the following openings: Moulder Operator Line Attendant Power Clamp Operator Polisher Lumber Stacker Check into the advantages of working at Keller Manufacturing. Personnel Office is open 8:00-5:00 Monday through through Friday. Keller Manufacturing Company Route 3 Culpeper, Va. An Equal Opportunity Employer

Officers elected to head the Youth Club lor a year include Cindy president; Fook Yuen, treasurer; Tom Metzinger, president and secretary. Cumins, vice Kathy Dwyer, The Medical Office of G. A. Bendlage M.D. Boston, Virginia is located on Route 604 just off Route 522 Phone 987-8864 for appointment. X EARLY'S CARPET SALES & SERVICE I URGE MSKLAT’O' Rationally known ikamos IMPORTED ORIENTALS ALSO REMNANTS pMtunaf ALEXANDER SMITH PATCRAPT MOHAWK •ARW1CK MASLANO RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL SUOGETTERMS tuaiuai DRAPERIES - SLIPCOVERS (MAOE LOCALLYf VISIT OUR SHOWROOM OR CALL FOR SHOP AT HOME.SERVICE EXPERT RUO CLEANING CUSTOM ft STOCK WINDOW SHADES LINOLEUMS • VINYLS ft TILE WALL-T04NALL CARPET INSTALLATIONS Cell 937-4404 <*'■2,,) Yaor 82SS232 121 s. m«« st„ c*tp»p*. r«. CLEAN-UP WElEK The Town Council of Washington, Va. designated April 8-13 as annual cleanup week for the town this year. April 13 will be the trash removal day.D SUNDAY SERVICES The Rev. William A. Harrison of Sperryville will conduct services at Washington Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 17.□ Mrs. Scherschel heads campaign Mrs. Joseph Scherschel of Flint Hill has accepted the chairmanship of the 1974 American Cancer Society Crusade in Rappahannock County. Acting as cochairman is Mrs. Bruce Baumann of Chester Gap. Mrs. Scherschel said, “The Cancer Crusade here will begin April 8 and I am confindent that we will receive full cooperation and participation throughout the county. ”□ on Like New Late Model Automobiles and Late Model Used Trucks-Large Stock Check our complete line of Tires and accessories. Automotive Service and Repair from a Tune Up to a Complete Overhaul FLINT HILL GARAGE "IST 24 HOUR WRECKS SERVKi VKGMU MSPECUON STATION Phones 675-3252 Flint Ml, Va RLEP meeting A doubleheader program is planned for a meeting sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection at 8 p.m. Friday, March 22 in the court house in Washington. Featured speakers will be Robert R. Jacobsen, superintendent of the Shenandoah National Park, and William T. Bolger, executive director of the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. Superintendent Jacobsen will discuss the interrelationship of the Shenandoah National Park and Rappahannock county, in a presentation tracing the history of the park, and culminating in the new master plan system. Jacobsen is the former chief of the New Areas Branch of the National Park Service, Department of Interior, Washington, D. C. He has a long career in the service of our national park system, having served as either ranger or superintendent of seven other national parks before coming to Shenandoah National Park. BOLGER will bring from his headquarters in Richmond the latest thinking of the Virginia Outdoors Foundation and other state agencies on land use planning. His theme will be the use of Scenic and Open Space Eastments in this program. In addition, Phil Irwin, RLEP president, will give a brief report on the status of the VEPCO transmission line case currently before the State Corporation Commission. A question and answer period will follow each presentation. The meeting is open to all. RLEP members are encouraged to bring friends and neighbors.□ Si Sez HAVING PASSED MY ALLOTTED threescore and ten; and living on borrowed time, I still have the temerity (or audacity) to look forward to continued blessings on this plane. Among those blessings I anticipate a reversal or a slowing down of progress. How do these things jjrab you—less plastic, things made to endure, home-made bread, a milch cow in the pasture and homes becoming homes again. How about a steam car and the old choo choo train. I am pretty sure we are beginning to realize how stupid we were to abandon that form of travel, already. I would like to see people turning back to God. I would like to see our churches filled with worshippers on Sunday, singing ‘praise God from whom all blessings flow’ because they felt like singing; not just when they passed the collection plate. Well, we are in the lion-lamb month. I’m not sure about its beginning; was it a mild lion or a rambunctious lamb? Anyway, spring is right around the corner, the Old New Year. May I share this poem by Charles Towne? It is titled God’s Witnesses. I need not shout my faith. Thrice eloquent Are quiet trees and green listening sod; Hushed are the stars, whose power is never spent; The hills are mute, yet how they speak of God. COLOR WORKSHOP X PAINTING CLASS B«flns March 28 1 to 4 P.M. 16 WEEKS *56 Maximum students 8 - for anyone interested in color JOY LOKK SPERRYVILLE 907-0300

WASHINGTON NEWS Mrs. Stephen Vaughan returned to her home in West Simsbury, Conn. Sunday after spending several days with her father C.J. Miller. Mrs. Vaughan, Mr. Miller and Mrs.*. W. C. Campbell were Friday visitors of Mrs. Campbell’s sister Mrs/C.H. White at Linden. Travis Dudley of New Kent was an overnight guest Saturday of his aunt Mrs. W.C. Campbell. Other Saturday supper guest were C.J. Miller and Mrs. Stephen Vaughan. Weekend guests of Miss Mary Miller Wood were her cousins, Miss Frankie Keyser of Adelphi, Md. and Mrs. R.L. Cockey of Baltimore. Michael and Jim Forward of Washington, D. C. spent Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Forward. Mr. and Mrs. Rayner V. Snead Jr. and sons Rayner, III and Lewis of Lynchburg spent the weekend with Mrs. Snead’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Smith at Spring House Farm. Miss Annie Miller Almond returned home Tuesday of last week from Culpeper Memorial Hospital following foot surgery. Mrs. Della Howard of Sperryville was a visitor Tuesday of Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett. Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Moffett spent Saturday and Sunday as the guests of Mrs. C.E. Buxton and son Edward in Springfield. Saturday they visited the Rev. C.E. Buxton who is a patient in Northern Virginia Doctor’s Hospital, Arlington. Wednesday luncheon guests of Mrs. W.M. Fletcher were Mrs. Netta Smith and Mrs. Betty Carbneau, both of Leesburg, Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett and Mrs. B.M. Miller. Mrs. Fletcher was an overnight guest Thursday of Mrs. E. D. Taylor in Charlottesville. Mrs. T. C. Lea accompanied Mrs. F.W. Spalding of Flint Hill to Roanoke last Tuesday where they spent a week as guests of Mrs. J.W. Kendrick, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wayland and two sons of Manassas were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Wayland. Weekend guests of Mrs. J.M. Lillard were her sister Mrs. Luther Coppage of Marshall and daughter Mrs. Reva Heyl of Warrenton. Hugh Jack Racer was a Sunday dinner guest. William M. Stuart of Beltsville, Md., son John Stuart and his son Kevin of Wheaton, Md. spent Friday night and Saturday at the Stuart home on Blue Ridge Avenue. Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jacobs of Amissville celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary March 9. Their guests included their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Charles , Hackley and daughters Angia and Alicia of Fairfax, Mrs. Mattie Hackley of Amissville, Mrs. Anna Fincham and Mrs. MaTjorie Ruskin of Sperryville and Willie Payne of Washington.C 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. [XMkIBLOCM THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE HOURS: MON. THRU SAT., 9 TO S; FRI., 9 TO 9 27 S. Koyai Ave. Front Royal, Va. 22630 635-3637 165 Davis St. Culpeper, Va. 22701 825-8700 Mrs. H.M. Keyser spent from Friday until Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Keyser, Jr. at Clifton with her grandson Frank. Mr. and Mrs. Keyser, Jr. and sons Scott and Joe spent the weekend in Williamsburg as guests of Dr. and Mrs. A.R. Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Curtis spent several days last week with their son-in-law and daughter Capt. and Mrs. David C. Collins and family in Laurel, Md. and while there celebrated Mr. Curtis’ birthday. Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Miller were luncheon guests Tuesday of Mr. Miller’s sister Mrs. J.M. Settle in Front Royal. Other guests were Dr. and Mrs. G. Tyler Miller of Harrisonburg and General and Mrs. Loomis Booth. Gen. and Mrs. Booth are leaving soon for their home in Spain after spending the winter in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Matilda Walker attended a birthday party Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Poling in Amissville. Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley attended a birthday party for their great nephew Donnie Fox Saturday night at the home of Mrs. Weakley’s sister Mrs. Margaret Carroll in Arlington. Ashton Burke ofWarrenton was a Sunday luncheon guest and Mr. and Mrs. C. Cletus Burke and granddaughter Donnell Moore of Front Royal were Sunday dinner guests. Col. and Mrs. E.A. McNear returned to Greenwood Friday from a five weeks tour in Germany, Italy and Denmark. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Slack and son of Baltimore were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown. Robert Frazier returned home Saturday from Warren Memorial Hospital. II iWOLDSNIOBU HERE IS OUR ENTRY TO THE SMALL CAR FIELD! irS SMALL-SOUND-SAFE & MADE RIGHT HERE IN THE U^JL BY OLDSMOBILE. More car for less than the foreign family ’74 Toyota Corona ’74 Dotson 610 ’74 Mazda RX-3 ’74 VW Soper Beotia ! BUY AN OMEGA! COMPARE IT WITH ANY OTHER SMALL CAR. COMPARE QUALITY-COMPARE PRICE-COMPARE ECONOMY-COMPARE COMFORT. THEN YOU'LL KNOW WHY WE SAY-BUY AN OMEGA NOW!! WE HAVE OVER 20 NEW OLDSMOBILES IN STOCK READY FOR DELIVERY - TORONADO’S, NINETY-EIGHTDELTA 88’s - CUTLASS’S - OMEGA’S - i tor Information on equipment etc. call our Sale Representatives • Roger Suder • Vernon Scott • Ed Wines • Joe Atkins • Jim Kearns • Bob Shipman OVER 100 NEW & USED CARS AND TRUCKS IN STOCK PIEDMONT Chevrolet-0Idsmobile, Inc. 814 N. Main St. “Now Vohlclo No. 447 Culpopor, Vo. Phone: 825-2)6)

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. TV SERVICE—All makes and models, color and black and white. Antenna sales and installation. Amiss - ville Radio & TV Service. 937-4704. 4-7-k MASONRY CONTRACTOR —Will do brick, block, flagstone and concrete work, fireplaces, veneer, outdoot grills, patios and retaining walls. Can supply references. Free estimates, John R. Eastham, Washington, Va. 675-3257. tfk Fauquier Laundry — Riding Apparel & Horse Blankets our Specialty. Warrenton, Va. 347-2231 ATTENTION CATTLE BREEDERS—Whether you have Purebred Angus, Grades or want to try cross - breeding we just might have the right registered Angus bull for you. C. E. Johnson, Jr., Sperryville, Va. 987-3331. Ik FOR SALE—Browning XL 22 with Weaver 3-6x scope. $90; Remington 308 with 4x scope and custom made stock. $100. Both guns brand new. (703) 675-3472. Ip FOR SALE — Suzuki 750 Motorcycle. Less than year old. Very little mileage. Parked in garage for past 8 months. Excellent condition. $875 firm. (703) 6753472. ‘ . Ip CANING—Will cane antique chairs or any other caned furniture. Very reasonable. Call Linda at 6753472. tfk Two mature females with steady jobs in Rappahannock County starting May, seek house/cabin to rent. We will do fixing up of old farm house if nfecessary. Write: Elizabeth Wakefield, 801 Carter Road, Rockville, Md. 20852. Ip : PEOLA MILLS: 3.64 level, open acres at the foot £ l of Old Rag Mountain. Partially fenced, property | ■: includes stream & spring. Close to Park and Hughes £ :j River. Hard surface state road and survey. $6,900. §: i: | •: FLINT HILL: 8.4 gently rolling acres with out- * •: standing mountain views. Hard surface road front- £ :j age. Perfect for small farm. $15,600 with terms. g \ RIXEYVILLE: Over 15 acres of rolling pasture and g :• garden area with very sound 6 room frame house. :[ Smoke house, 2 barns & well pump on back porch, g: :• Acreage is fenced and cross fenced and has very £: •: nice mountain views. State road'frontage. $44,500. £ £ PEOLA MILLS: Over 37 acres of level, fertile jj:j :j: cropland and pasture. 8 room frame house sur- g: rounded by shade trees and fencing. Large barn in £ very good condition with electricity and loft. Machine £ $ shop with cement floor, old hog slaughter house, £ x apple house, corn crib and more. Two streams, £ £ fenced and crossfenced. Ideal working farm sur- £ $ rounded by mountain views. $66,700. SPERRYVILLE: 3 bedroom frame home with nice setback off Rt. 211. Home has kitchen, living room, full bath and partial basement. 5 acres with Thornton River and nice views. $27,800 with owner financing. PANORAMA REALTY SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA 9t7-t*40 1 I :¥ John Barbour - S 987-8608 •> kiaurico O’Bamon887-8713 C. Keeton Bernes- >> 987-8619 Junes W. Leske967-8236 FOR SALE—1974 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup, Cheyenne 350 C.I., automatic power steering, disc brakes, 6 months old, excellent condition. Reason for selling: want to build new home. 937-4343 after 6:30 P-m. tfk PAINTER CONTRACTOR —Custom exterior and interior painting. Free estimate and references. Call 987-8856 or 987-8831. Ik FOR SALE—2 shoats, 100 lbs. C. H. Thomas, 9872821. IP FOR SALE—1965 VW bus, converted camper — 1971 rebuilt engine, $700 firm. Brian Cullin, Rt. 621, Box 33, Woodvitle, Va. Ip LOCAL Carpenter with 15 years experience. Free estimates. New and remodeling work. Complete construction. Mr. Baldwin. 987-8832. tfk LOCUST POSTS for sale. Mountain yellow. 987-8779. tfk WANTED: Out buildings, barns, or log houses to tear down for building material. Call 987-8769 evenings and weekends. 3-14-p OLD MILL STABLES—We handle your complete horse needs. Colts broken, boarding, training, sale of horses, sale of tack and supplies. Also we now make repairs on tack, horse blankets, etc. Call 987-8215 or 987-8285. __3_-_2_lzk REAL ESTATE LISTINGS WANTED — In Rappahannock real estate agents are plentiful. Why not use the broker that knowledgeable people rely on for advise? We have a long established reputation for truly representing the seller. If you have property you are considering selling give me a call. NEWBILL MILLER, BROKER, 675-3691. 3-7-k WANT TO BUY—zd gooa used railroad ties, $100 delivered. Call collect 301262-8372. IP MOBILE FIXIT SERVICE —Electrical plumbing and general contracting. Appliances and machinery, small or large, repaired. For free estimate call Ashton, 987-8387. tfk HOUSE FOR RENT—2 bedroom modern house with garage, all appliances, oil heat and airconditioning, enclosed yard with garden plot and 2 small outbuildings, near Washington, Va. Call Mrs. Miko, 675-3328 evenings or weekends. Ik MISCELLANEOUS items for sale—large farm truck, disc, old rake and harrow, black paper, baling twine, insecticides, sheetrock, wiring, siding, flooring, etc. Call Mrs. Miko, 6753328 evenings or weekends. Ik HAVE A GOOD TIME, support the youth center fund, eat some homemade baked goods—come see WINNIE THE POOH at the Elementary School stage this Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. Although tickets will be sold at the door, you’d better be certain of getting a seat by calling 937-4496 or 987-8466 for reservations. Ik BUILDING MATERIAL - No delivery charge for 1 orders over $100. 2-8-3-10 Window -$22.45 Certainteed 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 chll collect: Jim Carpenter Co., Inc. Madison, Virginia 948-4460 948-4322 HI VALUE USED TRUCKS v g ’73 SCOUT Halftop Demo - Automatic Transmission ■•2*. A Ft ¥»i lrn !•% - 4 Wheel Drive. g ’72 INTERNATIONAL 1 Ton Cab and Chasis - 156” g WB - 34,000 Miles - Dual Wheels - Power Brakes - Clean. :g ’71 FORD 3/4 Ton Pickup - Automatic Transmission g - Low Mileage - Clean. g *69 FORD 3/4 Ton Pickup - 24,000 Miles - Automatic g Transmission - Clean. g: ’68 INTERNATIONAL Pickup - 4 Speed Transmission g - 1 Ton Capacity - Clean - Built for Heavy Duty g Service - Step Side Body. ’68 INTERNATIONAL F1800 Cab and Chasis - Live Tandem - Clean - Good Condition. g: ’66 INTERNATIONAL 3/4 Ton Pickup - 6 Cylinder - 4 Speed Transmission - Low Mileage - Clean - Good g Condition. s CULPEPER MOTOR CORP. Culpeper/ Va. Suuuue 825-8381 New Dealer - 42 I I BRICKLAYERS WANTED John R. Eastham, Contractor. 675-3257. tfk HELP WANTED—Orchard pruning or cutting up brush. Full or part time. Call Sam Snead, Snead Orchards 987-8709. tfk Sportsmmded... MEN & WOMEN SALES Opportunity witn an international organization in your area. Attend an expense-paid 2-week school, be guaranteed $600-51000 per month to start depending on your qualifications. Fantastic Hospital and Major Medical pro- / gram. If you are sportsminded, ambitious and willing to work, write to P. O. Box 4613, Richmond, Va.23229 for a personal interview. Include telephone number. 300 acre cattle farm-excellent pasture and crop land, fenced and in operation. One mile river frontage, $1100 per acre by certified survey. 10 acres mountain land, a great hide-away, only $8000. W. H. Lyne, Salesman Amissville, Va. 937-4111 or 987-8291 evenings RAY T. CANNON CO. Castleton, Va. 937-4567 REMEMBER! APRIL 18 (State Graded) (State Weighed) FEEDER CALFYEARLING SALE MARSHALL , FEEDER CATTLE ASSOCIATION John Rucker Sale Manager at FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EX. Marshall, Va. FRANKS PLUMBING & HEATING NEW INSTALLATIONS f, . BACKHOE SERVICE SEPTIC TANK AND DRAIN FIELD INSTALLATIONS • PUMP SERVICE • DEMIN6 PUMPS Dial 937-4139 Amissville, Va.

ETL wr/ios FOR SALE—French Provincial electric organ, with bench; Early American love-seat. 937-4612. 3-21-k LOST—Ben Venue area— 2 hounds, 1 lemon and white female; 1 black and white male. Jacli W. Bruce. Please call 987-8256. Ik ANGUS BULL — Large framed, 2 years old, A1 sired by the 2400 pound nationally prominent Lodge of Wye; dam weight 1390 pounds. An excellent breeder. $800. Newbill Miller, 675-3691. Ik FOR SALE — Old trunks, farm and carpenter tools. 675-3368. Ik “Interviewer wanted for part-time telephone survey work. Give phone number. Must have private line. Not a selling job. Air mail letter including education, work experience and names of references to: American Research Bureau, Field Operations, 4320 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, Maryland 20705.” 4-4-p ARTIFICIAL BREEDING— Beef and Dairy Cattle. Will go any place. 675-3539. tfk FOR RENT—1/2 acre rich garden land near courthouse; also 2-man chain saw and lots of furniture. Call weekends 675-3527. Carrigan, Avon Hall. Ik Washington, Va. couple looking for a house/cabin in the county. Able to do refinishing. 675-3481. Evenings. 3-14-p FOR SALE—Yellow locust posts and stakes. Call Moody Aylor, 987-8285. 3-21-k AVON SAYS LAUGH ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK. As an AVON Representative, you can make good money even if you’ve never “sold” before. Interested? Call collect Constance McDearmon, Avon District Manager, 204 Catalpa Drive, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Phone 825-1823. tfk BE PROUD OF YOUR PET! Grooming & Clipping ^ for all type \\ Terriers & Poodles CALL FOR APPOINTMENT AFTER 6 P.M. LOIS S. IRVINE LURAY, VA. 743-4151 $rop*rtij ($ffrrtn$0 .a lovely Victorian home sitting amidst tall stately trees is now being offered with 106 beautiful acres of woodland, orchard and pasture, plus two barns and several outbuildings. This farm as several springs and streams and an excellent site for an 8 to 10 acre lake. The views are magnihcent from every acre and all can be yours for $139,000. ten acres of land, streams, fencing and a lovely 3-bedroom 2 bath home with excellent mountain views is available for $49,500. Privacy will be yours, yet only 2 miles to Route 211. gently rolling acreage, stone walls, privacy, magnificent views of the Blue Ridge, excelien j potential for a horse or cattle farm. 2o-100 acres available. .....ready to sell? - we have numerous clients looking for every type of property - Call. Eileen Day 987-8121 or Candy Coombs 675-3485 THOMAS & TALBOT REAL ESTATE MIDDLEBUHG. 22117 XeuzfHONX 703-687-6800 New budget From Page & quests will have to be put on a priority list of county projects, along with such things as kindergartens, trash collection, &c., and be decided on a basis of need. Mrs. James Massie appeared in behalf of the Chapter Ten program of Planning District 9, a mental health program. She said the $4,644 budget request amounted to 89 cents per person in the county, and she thought this was not unreasonable. “I know it’s a bitter pill for the county to have to FOR SALE—Quality purebred Charolais and polled Hereford bulls. H. L. Manwaring, 987-8892 or 9878896. NOTICE The president of the Amissville Ladies Auxiliary requests the return of tea towels and dishes taken from the fire house kitchen and not returned. Many towels and some dishes have apparently been taken home with food in them and have not been returned to the kitchen. These items will be needed for use in preparing and serving the annual firemen’s banquet this month. The President take over programs that were previously paid for by the state, but this is a fact" of life,” said Mrs. Massie. In reply to criticism stated previously, she added that she did not believe an excessive amount of the program’s budget went for administrative purposes; she estimated the administrative costs as only about 10 per cent of the total budget. Last year, the Chapter Ten program requested $3,600 of Rappahannock County, and the Supervisors approved $1,500.D GARDEN CLUB The Rappahannock County Garden Club will hold its annual business luncheon, Wednesday, March 20 at the Steak House near Culpeper at 12:30 p.m. Mrs. Elmo D. Flynt will be the hostess.□ We Can Supply All Your "bmlmmT* NJEEDS^ CULPEPER BUILDING ft SUPPLY CORP. Phone VA5-8383 Culpeper EXCAVATING Complete Septic System Service Grading • Ditching • Clearing Complete Electrical Service Qectrical Plumbing Service and Supplies ~ 'SM Robert J.CIotterbuck Plumbing Heating and Electrical Ce. Flint Hill, Va. Phone 675-3378 AN » C QUALITY TH£ATRf NOW THRU TUES. Eves, at 7 & 9 p.m. Mats. Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. 6 Academy Award Nominations! > iwii’rnrmurr STREISAND ftBEDFORD TOGETHER! THE Starts next Wed. i iPG CHARIOTS lOFTHE GODS? FRI.-SAT.-SUN. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. 2 Big Family Western Hits! "They Call Me Trinity" -uasi—-— “Trinity Is still Mv Name” kn tmfcour IS Leon's Auto Parts Leon, Va. Used Parts for Most Cars & Trucks Mr. Thompson Phone 825-0366

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RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS’ CO-OP ■■ SperryviDc, Va. 967-2311 i .« — ■ L ii ■■ n n tmlr XT A11TC County From Page 1 counties to institute continous reappraisal, since “values have changed at a rate of one per cent a month in Virginia as a whole over the past several years.” He added: “Things may change now, however. I don’t know what the gas shortage and things like that will do to- the economy.” THE reappraisal in Rappahannock will be getting started soon and be finished around December 31, he said. Miller added that before the county could adopt land use taxation, it would have to adopt a master plan. “I was going to suggest we get started on a plan soon. ’ ’ Newbill Miller also thought that “we’re going to have to have land use if farming in Rappahannock is going to survive.” When several persons in the audience, and Supervisor Pete Luke, started raising questions, Forberg asked rhetorically: “The tax is still new. Why shoot it.full of holes until you have had a chance to have some experience with it?” in repiy 10 questions, Forberg said the counties that have land use have lost some three to four per cent of tax revenues. “Originally, it was thought the loss would be much greater, but if you take the time, like Fauquier did, to get a proper appraisal of the house and the lot it stands on, and then appraise the farm and land use values, then the amount of revenue loss is not as great as everyone originally thought it would be.” Forberg introduced John Martin, who will conduct the local reappraisal, and the members of the reappraisal board who will advise and assist him, if necessary. Members of the board are H. S. Barksdale for Wakefield; Charles W. Compton for Jackson; Robert P.. Anderson, Hampton; Helen M. Kilby, Piedmont, and H. L. Manwaring, for Stonewall and Hawthorne. □ REMEMBER! APRIL 2 (State Weighed) 11th ANNIVERSARY SALE Bring a Load or Buy a Load FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Marshall, Va.