Rappahannock News, May 9, 1974

Volume XXV. Number 27 WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA • THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1974 FIFTEEN CENTS Luke named Supervisor chairman PIEDMONT District’s Pete Luke was elected chairman of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors at the Supervisor’s regular meeting last Thursday. The Supervisors put off electing a vice-chairman and a representative to the Planning Commission because they expected a heavy agenda, including discussions of the draft of the county’s new budget. But the representative of the accounting firm preparing the budget didn’t arrive until the Supervisor’s were just about through with the other business, and he explained that the budget books were still en route. So discussion of the budget was postponed until two special meetings on Mon day and Tuesday, May 6 and 7. Thursday’s meeting was the first attended by Hampton district’s new Supervisor Clarence Baldwin, who was apponted to fill the unexpired term of chairman Newbill Miller. Miller resigned April 5. DON ASKEW, resident engineer for the Highway Department listened to requests for road improvements, as the supervisors sponsored a public hearing. George Muth said that the Highway Department should try to widen Route 622 immediately. That road connects Route 522, from Sperryville to Culpeper, with Route 231. “Two schoolbuses were in the ditch last week. And I’ve - * RCHS Panthers participated in a district track meet Friday at Bridgewater and the team placed third in a field of ten schools. Jim Lum placed fifth in the pole vault. Here he is in action. (Photo by Susan Latham) been in the same ditch four times myself,” Muthsaid. Askew said the Highway Department recognizes that 622 needs improving. “But there’s only $500,000 in our budget for Rappahannock and out of 200 miles of secondary road here, two thirds of it needs improvement.” Muth told Askew that he had made repreated requests to have the road improved. “I asked you last year. I’ve called it to your attention many times. Now there are a lot of hippies traveling it, and you take your life in your hand.” “Since last year we put in two pipe culverts,” Askew said, adding “I can’t promise. But I’d be glad to meet with you and go over the road.” “If a busload of kids are killed, who will take the blame?” Muth asked. “That’ll be the responsibility of the person who caused the accident,” Askew said. SHERIFF John Walker Jenkins agreed with Muth about the roads condition. “As you all know, I travel all the roads in the county, and I think this is about the most dangerous road here. It ought to be considered soon as possible.” Askew said that the budget limited what the Highway Department could do. “I have to remind yotf that we have a $500,000 budget and half of that is committed for new construction. Also, we’re still on allocations. I know the gas crisis seems to be over, but we’re still having to save.” Askew said he doesn’t expect his department’s budget to be cut. “I don’t know the budget yet; I’m pretty sure we won’t have an increase, but I don’t have any indication it’ll be less.” “We have a letter trom Mr. Fugate that says the county can get more money for roads from revenue sharing funds. If the county will commit as much of 10% of revenue sharing fluids for secondary road improvement the highway department will match it. It’s got to be done by June 10.” Eileen Day asked Askew how often traffic surveys are made. “Traffic really seems to be up in our hollow. I wondered if an actual count had been done recently.” Traffic counts are made every two years, he said. “This is the year for Rappahannock. We’ve started them. You may have seen the black cords running across some roads. Mrs. Day also wanted to know of plans for alleviating the dust problem. “Calcium chloride is the preferred solution. But it’s too expensive,” Askew said. “But I’ll agree the dust has been pretty bad. I think I’ve read that this April was one of the driest on record.” Paul D. Summers was concerned about Route 622. “I was run into the ditch the other day by the biggest tractor trailer I’d ever seen. That did$150damage See Page 3 New Trooper is assigned ON MAY 13, Trooper Jonathan Andrew Watson, Virginia State Police, will report for permanent duty in Rappahannock County. A resident of Kew Gardens, N.Y., at the time of his appointment, he graduated from Richmond Hill High School of Richmond Hill, N.Y., in 1964. He is married to the former Dianne Le Tourneur of Richmond Hill and they have a daughter, Dawn Elaine, age 6-1/2, and a son, Jonathan, Jr., age 4-1/2. Trooper Watson served 6-1/2 years with the New York City Police Department. His hobbies are hunting, fishing and photography. Employed July 16, 1973, as a conditionally Trooper Watson appointed Trooper, ne underwent four months of field training in Fauquier v/dlliiCj uciui c aucuuing Basic Training School at Richmond for 22 weeks.□ Election results SLIGHTLY MORE THAN 50 of the 120 eligible voters in the Town of Washington turned out Tuesday to elect a mayor, treasurer and five-member council. None of the seats were contested, but a few write-in votes were cast in all areas. Mrs. Dorothy Davis received 37 votes for the office of mayor while write-ins included four votes for Paul Walker, three for C. J. Jack Miller, two for Charles Jenkins and one for C. E. Giles. A 48-ballot vote of confidence was given Mrs. Virginia Miller for treasurer. She has held this office for many years, relinquishing it for a short while last year to act as mayor after the resignation of Andrew Kozik, when he moved toSperryville. Others tapped for treasurer were Kermit Weakley and Jennings Hobson with respective votes of 3 and 1. Candidates for council who had qualified to be on the ballot were Charles R. Jenkins, 46; Mrs. Dorothy Hawkins and Mrs. Edna Wayland, with 42 each; June Jordan, 39, and Peter Kramer, 32. Paul Walker also received 10 write-in votes while Allie Huff and Morgan Johnston polled three each; Marion Watts got two, and Mrs. Dora Updike and Mrs. Catherine Weakley received one each.D

Sappaljamuirk Nrnrn 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; IS in Postal Zones 5 thru 8. MRS. SARAH C. LATHAM, Managing Editor Telephone Washington 675-3349 Bureaucratic fun PIEDMONT AREA residents might be excused lately for a trace of paranoia along the lines of “the Bureaucrats will get you if you don’t watch out.” It certainly seems they’re trying. One Fauquier resident came out of a zoning hearing the other day shaking his head in wonder: “I thought they (Bureaucrats) were supposed to look after us.” It’s a common fallacy; more citizens should realize that Bureaucrats are either (a) interested in looking after themselves, or (b) looking after the interests of the people they’re supposed to be regulating. The public hardly ever enters into it, except as something to be victimized. But what do you do«when confronted with a situation where subjective decisions can be made without public notice, and then be chided for not filing a formal protest within a stipulated—and largely arbitrary—time frame? Shake your head in wonder, that’s what you do. What do you do when a lawyer for the Bureaucrats gives it as his opinion that telephone conversations constitute legal notice, even when there is no record of the nature of the conversation? Shake your head in wonder, that’s what you do. The Fauquier residents wno nave Deen given a run-around in their quest for justice have a lot of company, however. Like the people in three counties who were promised a chance for public hearings on the environmental aspects of a proposed interstate highway. Now the Highway Bureaucrats are saying, in effect: “Too bad about that; we’ve changed our minds.” Or, maybe the people in three or four counties who’ve had their prerogatives usurped by new state legislation regarding powerline approvals would like to add a Word about creeping bureaucratic power in the Piedmont—and all over Virginia, for that matter. What about the Northern Virginia jurisdictions who no longer have a say, after a specified period of time, over re-zoning decisions? Maybe they would like to say something about how public responsibility is being taken over by bureaucratic functions. AND HOW about the state forestry people, who can drop chemical sprays out of the air—or give permission to others to do it—with bland assurances that “there are m> laws” requiring that notice be given to the public in general? How’s that for bureaucratic efficiency? All such things as these are going on in an area that still defines itself as “rural” and “agricultural”! Just imagine what might follow if we get all “progressive” and grow into an urban area! Then the Bureaucratic fun would really start. □ Barns A host of readers recognized the barn last week which is located on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. D. Lyle Miller in Gid Brown Hollow. Mrs. Richard D. Brown of Sperry-, vine will receive a year’s subscription to the Rappahannock News for her name was drawn from the entries. Others who correctly identified the barn were Roy E. Jenkins, Anne Freeman, Mrs. Loring Anderson, Mrs. James R. Peyton, James Cannon, Raymond Sutphin, Mrs. Vivian Gatewood, Janice Lambert, W.H. Lyne, Laymon Horton, Nelson F. Jenkins Jr., Raymond Ralls and Sherry Looney. Try this one. Mail or bring entries to the Rappahannock News, Box 38, Washington, Va. 22747. DEEDS OF RECORD DEEDS Robert D. Hess and wife to Roger Batchelder and wife, lot II, section 2 Rappahannock Park; Jackson District. $2,750. Lillian Fincham Prescott and husband to James W. Fletcher III, 1/72 undivided interest in 7.30 acres; Hawthorne District. $143. Thomas Amerman Lewis and wife to Thomas Amerman Lewis Jr. and Anna V. Lewis, 28/207 interest in 275 acres to each; Wakefield District. $414,000 value of whole. Gift. John H. Williams and wife to Commonwealth of Virginia, total of 0.37 acre. Jackson District. $1245. Certificate. Charles H. Dodson and wife to Commonwealth of Virginia, 0.48,0.09 and 0.39 acres; Jackson District. $3,255. Mary B. Dodson to J. W. Fletcher III, 7.30 acres; Hawthorne District. $125. Henry C. Corder to Charlotte M. Scott, .5000 acre; Jackson District. $1,000. Gift. Fentress Pearson and wife to Barbara L. Wood, 3.78acres; Wakefield District. $5,500. John Robert Harris and others to James D. Russell; 1/2 acre; Piedmont District. $10,000. W. Edward Williams Jr. to Reuben T» Palmer and wife, 11.978 acres; Hawthorne District. $18,500. Edward L. Lawrence to Commonwealth of Virginia; right of way. Jackson District. Lois C. Hubben Moore to R. Scott Moore, 1/2 interest in 12.8 acres; Hawthorne District. $21,500. Landern H. Luttrell and others to John K. Dixon and wife, 151.38 acres; Jackson District. $150,000. Hagan Properties of Virginia to Old Dominion Manufacturing Co., 920 acres; Wakefield District. $60,000. Robert D. Harris and wife to Herman Garlan and wife, 29.0289 acres; Hampton District. $42,000. Elizabeth Dodson Barber and husband to James W. Flethcer III, 1/96 undivided interest in 7.30 acres; Hawthorne District. $50. John Alexander and others, Trustees, to Carroll W. Kidwell and wife, 6.2369 acres; Hampton District. $19,100. Elizabeth N. Burke and husband to James H. Falls and wife, 4.235 acres; Stonewall District. $847. William J. Flynn and James W. Fletcher, Trustees, to Cynthia J. Kercoude and others, 46 acres; Hampton District. $10,400. Eva L. Smith, Deputy Clerk, to E. J. Hitt, tax deed, 25 acres; Jackson District. $2,500. Gladys Mae Williams and husband to Robert J. Rutherford and wife, 5.52 acres, less 0.30 and 0.47 acres; Wakefield District. $12,500. John H. Jenkins and wtte 10 Elwood J. Welch and wife, 0.85 acre; Wakefield District. $20,000. Charles L. Goode and wife to Clark Realty Co., Inc., 16.1406 acres; Jackson District. $80,000. M. R. Bradford and others to Gail M. Nellis and others, 40.653 acres; Wakefield District. $30,000. Thomas G. Eastham and wife to John Ernest Alexander and wife, parcel A, 6.000 acre. $17,000. Eugene H. Cook to Eugene H. Cook and wife, tract 1-5 9/16 acre; tract2-l acre; Jackson District. $3,500. Liiietime licenses VIRGINIA RESIDENTS who have reached their 65th birthday will be eligible to purchase the lifetime hunting, fishing and trapping license for $5 beginning July 1, but these licenses cannot be issued until that date and applications will not be available until about June 15, according to Game Commission Executive Director'Chester F. Phelps. More than 15,000 Virginians are expected to become eligible as a result of the General Assembly’s lowering the qualifying age from 70 to 65. The amended law conveys to 65 year olds the privilege of fishing throughout the state without a license, so delay in obtaining the document should not be any bar to fishermen taking advantage of the law’s new provisions. However, it is encumbent upon each individual to be able to show proof of age if asked. THE LIFETME license serves mainly as a means of identification for the anglers among the state’s senior citizens, but it does convey hunting and trapping privileges to which a 65 year old is not otherwise entitled. Applications for the senior citizens’ license may be picked up at most hunting and fishing license agencies, or obtained from the Game Commission’s Richmond Office, Fiscal Division, P. O. Box 11104, Richmond 23230. All of the lifetime licenses are laminated and may be obtained by mail from the Richmond office.□

T- ■ H E L I T T L j E F0 X Plea made for more library funds THE Rappahannock Library has been declared a unique case among all state libraries by the Virginia State Library Association. Mrs. Mary Jamieson told the Supervisors last Thursday. Mrs. Jamieson, on behalf of the Library Board, requested that $4500 of the county budget be set aside for the library. “As of July 1, 1974, all libraries in the Virginia library system must be open to th& public at least 40 hours a week or lose their membership and thereby their state and federal funding,” she said. Mrs. Jamieson said the Rappahannock Library, which is open only 30 hours a week, will be treated as an exception and remain entitled to federal and state money. “This has come through the special efforts of attorney Carroll Kem Shakelford, friend of Rappahannock County and a former president of the Virginia State Library Association.” Rappahannock was given special consideration due to a steady increase in library use since 1966, Mrs. Jamieson said. “The increase during the 1971 to 1973 period was an impressive 47%. According to our figures for the first three months of 1974, if projected to the end of the year, will mean an increase of 92% over 1973 readership,” she said. “Around 1500 county residents use the library during a year.” THOUGH the special status enables Rappahannock to continue receiving state and federal money, Mrs. Jamieson said this was not Sunday, May 12th Featuring Ham, Turkey and Trimmin’s served from 1 to 7 p.m. Castleton Community Fire Hall • $2.50 FOR ADULTS • $1.25 FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 Bnifil of Castleten lire Co, enough to keep the library operating. “Our federal allotment is only $1057 and the state’s is $864.” “Based on a 30 hour week and cutting all the corners we can think of, the library still needs $7,666 to operate for next year. We can’t have more flea markets, there’s not enough stuff left in Rappahannock’s attics and basements. We can’t go on begging for contributions for recurring crises,” Mrs. Jamieson said. “We want you to know the library has never received any money from the Helen Fuller estate and we’ve had no intimation that we will this year. The public welfare fund, better known as the Marsh Fund, discontinued its donations two years ago. There’s no other place for us to get money, we’ve written every foundation and tapped every source we can think of,” she said. ‘‘The library is one institution that serves everybody, cuts across all lines. What we’re asking from the county to Keep us going for a whole year is less than half the salary of a beginning teacher,” Mrs. Jamieson said. SHE SUBMITTED to the Supervisors letters from the high school and elementary school principals, supporting the budget request since the county library supplements the school libraries. Rappahannock’s Supervisors had hoped to go over the county budget at their regular meeting last week, Dut due to a misunderstanding neither the budget books nor the representative of the accounting firm that is drafting the budget, made it to the meeting in time. So the Supervisors finally saw the budget Monday night. They scheduled another session for Tuesday, but Chairman Pete Luke said it would probably be next week before the Supervisors would finish “making adjustments” and the final draft could be typed up and ready for printing. □ Luke named chairman From Page 1 to my car, and on a road I know well. Those trucks are using the road regularly now. It’s got to betaken care of soon. “We’ll be glad to dedicate. I know all your problems. But there’s no question about the land availability.” H. L. MANWAREMG was worried about Route 626. “I think they’re going to be widening and blacktopping this one and they’ll widen it right through my garden. When’s it going to be done?” “I don’t see it intheforseeable future,” Askew replied. Mrs. Dorothy Scott wanted to check with Askew about Route 615 between Estes and Castleton. “I want to know when this work will be completed, and when it’ll get started.” The Highway Department tries to get “clearing and grubbing done in the winter, then take care of the grading in the spring,” Askew said. He wrote down the name and number of each speaker who made a request for road improvement. He promised to meet with them and discuss the chances of improving each problem. GRANVILLE EASTHAM reported to the Supervisors that work is continuing for a county recreation center. “We’re hoping to get some federal funds, but we don’t want to have some kind of a program under which they fund you for a/ couple of years, long enough for the people to get used to it, and then discontinue the grant. Tat way you have to come beg from the county.” He asked the Supervisors to approve a resolution granting the Recreation Center Association to apply for an $18,000 grant from the State Planning and Community Affairs Department. “Now, we don’t what any kind of a grant you’ll get tied up in. We want a oneshot thing, just to get us started, with no promises of future grants that might not be kept,” he said. “We’ve done a lot of work. And we may have some land deeded to us in the future. It’s our conviction that young people who spend their time on the athletic .courts won’t be spending much' time in any other courts.” The supervisors approved the resolution and commended Eastham for the work supporters of the Recreation Center have done. Commonwealth’s Attorney George Davis told the Supervisors that the county will be required to have a building inspector “in order to rake advantage of funds.” “It will be possible for us to go in with another county, but we probably ought to have one locally.” Davis suggested that the Supervisors ask Fanning Baumgardner to check on the number of building permits issued during the last year and the dollar volume of those permits. “Then we can get some idea of the revenue possi ble from a fee system for the building inspector,” Davis said. “And it would show that we are proceeding in the direction of hiring a building inspector.” The Supervisors agreed. —Pekay Pettus Cut it down to size with an IH 76 tractor. With an IH Cadet 76 Lawn Tractor, you can raise or lower the mower height while you mow. So you save time and bother. Before you buy lawn cutting equipment, make sure what you’re getting will do the job. Not become part of it. IH Cadet 76—7 H.P. 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Pennington Williams wedding THE WEDDING of Miss Bonnie Eileen Pennington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray M. Pennington Jr. of Warrenton, to Thomas Virgil Williams Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas V. Williams of Flint Hill, took place at 2 p.m. on April 20 at the Warrenton Baptist Church. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Leander T. Saunders before a setting of spring flowers. Mrs. H. B. Jones of Warrenton played the traditional wedding music which included a wedding prelude written by the bride. Miss Brenda Heflin of Bealeton, the soloist, sang “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” “The Wedding Song,” and “The Lords’ Prayer.” Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a formal length gown of white voile over satin styled with a high neckline, long full sleeves, and attached tubular train. She wore a finger-tip illusion veil with a headband of white sweet-heart roses and lillies of the valley and carried a bouquet of white sweetheart roses, lillies of the valley, and baby’s breath. Honor attendents were Mrs. Karren Noland and Mrs. Lorie Baker of Warrenton. Bridesmaids were Miss Debbie Pulliam of Warrenton, Miss Debbie Griggs of Peterstown, W. Va., a college roommate of the bride; Mrs. Sherry Blazek of Blacksburg, and Mrs. Susan O’Bannon of Culpeper, cousin of the bridegroom. Miss Debbie Wine of Front Royal, cousin of the bride, was flower girl. Thomas Williams, father of the groom, served as best man. The groomsmen were Eddie Williams of Flint Hill, brother of the groom; Ray and Ed Pennington, brothers of the bride; Charlie Blazek of Blacksburg; and Glenn Wil liams of Alexandria, cousin of the groom. A RECEPTION followed in the social hall of the Church. Mrs. Philip Wine of Front Royal, aunt of the bride, acted as director. Mrs. Robert Burke ofLovettesville, aunt of the bride, and Mrs. Russell Herring of Warrenton, served the punch. Mrs. Robert Childress of Warrenton served the wedding cake. Parents of the groom entertained the bridal party and guests at an after rehearsal dinner at Ben and Mary’s Steak House. After a wedding trip to Florida, the couple are living in Flint Hill. A PRE-NUPTIAL miscellaneous shower was given by Mrs. Russell Herring and Mrs. Robert Childress, both of Warrenton. Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Burke of Lovettesville entertained at a dinner party for the couple. MAKE MOM QU€€Nonher DAY MOTHER’S DAY SUGGESTIONS from STOKES FURNITURE COMPANY j • Small Appliances • Rockers and Occasional Chairs*^]/ • Radios and Stereos • Bed Rests and Decorator Pillows • Pictures, Lamps and Mirrors • End Tables and Coffee Tables_ Many, Many Other Items for Your Selection STOKES FURNITURE COMPANT Front Royal, Virginia Mrs. Thomas V. Williams Jr* Grain program details ALTHOUGH there are no farm set-aside payments, farmers can still benefit from sign-up this year,” says Thomas R. Taylor, Chairman of the Rappahannock County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee (ASC). Farmer sign-ups and certification can be completed. Crops must be certified before harvest, and the cutoff date is July 15. Acreage certification in the wheat and feed grain programs makes farmers eligible for benefits that include allotment preservation and eligibility for commodity loans. The program also offers a new disaster payment provision. The Department of Agriculture, under certain conditions, will make payments for prevented planting and for yield losses due to bad weather or other natural disasters. Disaster payments cover both wheat and feed grain programs. □ LAWRENCE ELECTED New Student Government officers for 1974-75 at Bluefield College, Bluefield, Va. were installed at the April meeting of the SCA. Miss Kay Lawrence of Amissville, a business administration major, was named to the office of secretary. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Lawrence. □ DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING A mass meeting of Rappahannock County Democrats will be held at 8 o’clock Thursday evening, May 9th, at the County Courthouse to select two delegates and one alternate to attend the Seventh Congressional District party convention in Charlottesville June 8th. At that convention, to be held starting at noon in the auditorium of the Lane High School, a Democratic nominee will be chosen for Congress from the Seventh District. All Rappahannock County Democrats are eligible to participate in the May 9th mass meeting here providing they are qualified to vote in the next election, believe in the principles of the Democratic party, and intend to support the Democratic nominees in the next election. Come to the meeting and take part in representative government. Help make it better. A. H. Keyser, Chairman Rappahannock County Democratic Committee

AMISSVILLE NEWS Vicky Calhoun Eastham 937-3882 Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Doyle are leaving today for a trip to Orlando, Fla. where they will tour Disney World. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Bowey traveled to Arlington Tuesday where they visited Mrs. C. T. McDonald. Sunday the Boweys were guests for dinner at South Wales Golf Club by the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Ottie Rawles of Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Cowne of Marshall were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Jolliffe. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Priest and children Lisa and Robert spent Saturday in Charlottesville. Weekend guests of the Rev. and Mrs. Joseph S. Stirman Jr. were Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Chadd of Roanoke and Sunday visitors were Mr. ana Mrs. naipn Johnson of Huddleston. Julie Lynn and Mary Beth Pearson of Bluemont, nieces of the Stirmans, are spending this week with them at the parsonage. Mrs. John TappandMrs. Sterling Gray, accompanied by Mrs. Maddox Tapp of Front Royal, are en route by car to Florida for a two week holiday. The WSCS of Amissville United Methodist Church met Wednesday at the church with Mrs. Charles Davis presiding. Donald Jones and daughter Courtney are in Surf City, N. C. for a fishing trip for several days. Gen. and Mrs. Clyde Denniston and son Peter of Arlington were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Batchelder.D Man hurt DOUGLAS WAYNE CAVE of Sperryville sustained serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on Route 231 two miles south of Sperryville. He received lacerations and a broken right arm and lacerations of the head. Cave was a passenger in a 73 Dodge operated by Edward Wayne Corbin of Etlan who lost control of the vehicle on a curve, ran off the right shoulder of the road, careened back across the highway, went up the left bank and through a fence and turned over, according to Trooper W. A. Buntin, who investigated. Corbin sustained lacerations of the face and head and bruised left leg. Larry Jenkins of Sperryville, a passenger, had contusions of the head and Silas Foster, also of Sperryville, received a bruised back. Dennis Montgomery of Richmond, a hitchhiker, had lacerations of the face and head. All were treated at Culpeper Memorial Hospital and released except Cave who remains a patient in the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. The car was declared a total loss and damage to the fence belonging to A. Y. Stokes was set at $100. Corbin was cited for reckless driving by the officer.□ Rural letter carriers meet The Rural Letter Carriers Association composed of the counties of Rappahannock, Orange, Culpeper and Madison, met April 26 at The Steak House near Culpeper for its annual dinner and election. Allen Ellet of Rixeyville was named president to succeed out going Pete Norris of Culpeper. Billy Camper was elected vice president and Charlie Compton of Amissville continues as secretarytreasurer. Delegates names to attend the convention in Abingdon on June 30 and July 1 and 2 are Mr. Norris, Tom Willoughby of Unionville, Ed Brown, Woodville, Mr. Ellett, James Cowherd of Gordonsville and C. F. Yates, Jr. of Culpeper. Guest speaker for the meeting was Don Kline of Clearbrook.D 4^he Mittal 4§>ribut6 CLORE FUNERAL HOME ‘The Home of Thoughtful Service” CEMETERY MEMORIALS PHONI 825-2361 CULPEPER The seventh grade students from the local elementary school paid a visit to the high school this week for a preview of what’s to come in the not too distant future. Come September these youngsters will be eighth grade “Beasti.es” at RCHS. , Dry weather causes fire danger ALTHOUGH the weather forecast for Virginia during the 72-hour period beginning Thursday, May 2, contains encouraging news about rain, the woodlands and areas frequented by turkey hunters and fishermen are in a dangerously dry condition at this time. According to R.J. 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WASHINGTON NEWS 08.1UTHIC1YW | Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Gallagher arrived Friday from Plainview, Texas to spend this week with Mrs. Gallagher’s brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scoggin. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pennington returned Tuesday after spending several days in Miami, Fla. with Mrs. Pennington’s son Lloyd Hill, a student at the University of Miami. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Carver were visitors Wednesday of last week of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Price in Alexandria. Mr. and Mrs. W. Frank Moffett, III and infant daughter Holly of Richmond are expected to spend the weekend with Judge and Mrs. W. F. Moffett, Jr. Mrs. Veronica Keating of Washington, D.C. was the weekend guest of Mrs. George H. Davis, Jr. Mr. Davis spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George H. Davis, HI in Bowling Green. Mrs. B. M. Miller entertained Saturday with a Derby party and dinner. Her guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Estes of Sperryville, Mrs. G. H. Davis, Jr., Mrs. Veronica Keat ing, Col. and Mrs. E. A. McNear and Mrs. H. M. Keyser. Mrs. W. H. Massie, Jr. was a Sunday supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Massie in Amissville. Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Burke of Front Royal were Friday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke on Blue Ridge Avenue. Their weekend guests were Jennings Burke and Miss Marilyn Crawford of Alexandria. Sunday afternoon visitors of Mrs. Guy Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fogle of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke and son Richy of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sentz of Washington, D.C. spent the weekend at their home High Meadow. Bill Hall of Silver Spring, Md. spent several days this week with Ashton Prescott. Guests spending the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Smith at Spring House Farm and attending the Gold Cup Races in Warrenton included Mr. and Mrs. Duane Dillard of Greencastle, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Snead, Jr. of Lynchburg and Mr. and 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 \ GREETING / CARDS Mother’s Day Is May 12 Remember Mom with a greeting from our extensive selection 0 A Personal Gift for Mom might be a matched pen and pencil set, or # Pastel writing paper or notes §A good book, novel, fiction, history q many others 0Bridge Supplies, Candles all from CULPEPER BOOK STORE 210 North Main St. Culpeper Mrs. James Boss of Laurel, Md. Mrs. H. L. Miller and sister Miss Elsie Turner of Luray were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Huff of Silver Spring, Md. were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Allie Huff and family. Sidney Perry of Culpeper was their recent overnight guest and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser of Winchester were Thursday night guests. Mrs. Huff and Mrs. Roy Knighting of Castleton were visitors Wednesday afternoon of Mrs. Dan Jacobs in Culpeper. Mrs. T. M. Johnston spent Saturday with her mother Mrs. C. B. Tanner at Wolftown. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Barnes returned to their home in Houston, Tex. last week after visiting their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Barnes and family Ryan and Douglas. John Baumgardner of VMI spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Baumgardner. Mrs. Philip Butten has returned from a three week visit with Miss Virginia Haithcock in Durham, N.C. She was joined there the third week by Mr. Butten and they toured the Great Smokies and visited the TVA project in Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark spent the weekend at their cabin at Shenandoah River Bend. Overnight Saturday were Mr. and Mrs Kermit Weakley. Additional guests Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Leo Howell of Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Bobhy Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frazier. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Howell of Richmond were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Frazier. Mrs. D.D. Miller Jr. and family Peggy, Hunter and Dick of Fairfax entertained for dinner Saturday evening at the home of D.D. Miller in honor of the birthday of her husband, Dave. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Newbill Miller and sons Jay, Hodge and Brooke. WOODVILLE NEWS Mrs. ^ cl*™ Mr. and Mrs. James Falls and son Tim were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Falls in Dale City. Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Johnson and Mrs. Jewell Magarity attended the A.A.R.P. meeting in Culpeper Monday evening. Sunday guests of Mrs. Ada Settle included Mr. and Mrs. K.P. Grigsby and children Sandra and Kerry, Charlie Grigsby, Gene Estep, Mrs. Louise Faulkner and two sons of Castleton, Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Woodward and children Tabby Sue and John Jr. of Culpeper. Tammy Sue Woodward spent the weekend with her grandmother Mrs. Settle. Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Johnson were among those attending pot luck supper at New Salem Church Sunday evening. Mrs. Karl Huffman of Berryville was a Tuesday afternoon guest of Mrs. H. B. Winfrey and Mrs. Dillard Glenn. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jenkins of Frederick, Md. was a Saturday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hitt and family. Mrs. Virginia Jenkins returned home with her son and daughter-inCHURCH NOTICES The Rappahannock High School Chorus will provide special music at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville on Sunday, May 12 at the 11 a.m. worship service. Mrs. Luther Atkins of Flint Hill will be the guest speaker for Mother’s Day services on Sunday, May, 12 at 11 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Sperryville. The Rev. Ray Campbell is Pastor. Vacation Bible School will begin at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville on Friday, June 7, and continue through the 14th each evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the exception of Saturday and Sunday. There will be classes for all ages—nursery through adult. □ WALL’S Your Professional Jeweler Rufus and Jerry Wall (formerly Walls Jewelers) Specializing In Sales Of • Watches • Watch Bands • Diamond Rings • Diamond Settings • Watch Repair! • Jewelry Repairs • Engraving 128 E. Main St. Next te Anne’s Cake Bex law for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wayland were Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wood of Reva were Friday evening dinner guests of the Way lands. Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Quaintance and Mary B. Quaintance of Sperryville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wood. Mrs. B.G. Titchenelland Mrs. James Falls attended the Shiloh Executive meeting and luncheon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Blankenbaker in Haywood on Saturday.□ Experience Our reputation is built on understanding and integrity. Every wish of the family is taken into consideration. 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Mrs. Alice Verner of Washington has received a 50 year pin as a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was initiated into the order in Charleston, W. Va. in March 1924, a member of the Tiskelwah Chapter No. 45. Mrs. Verner graduated from Sperryville High School and took a secretarial course in Richmond. She worked in Baltimore before going to West Virginia. She returned to Rappahannock ih 1932 and presently makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Mary Updike and their bird, Polly, sitting on Mrs. Verner’s shoulder. Zoning Notice WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA TOWN COUNCIL RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA NOTICE Mrs. Suzanne L. Lipko of Washington, Virginia has applied for a Special Use Permit in accordance with Article 5, Section 5-8 of the Zoning Ordinance of Washington, Virginia. The above named applicant desires to operate a garden restaurant, to be located in the former shop building adjacent to the former Washington Elementary School located in Hampton Magisterial District. A hearing has been scheduled for 7:30 P.M. on May 23, 1974, in the County Courthouse at Washington, Virginia. The applicant and other interested parties wishing to be heard are requested to be present at that time. Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia By: Evan A. McNear Zoning Administrator Park visits show decline Travel into Shenandoah National Park has declined since the beginning of the national energy crisis according to statistics through April. The total visitors to date this year is 309,100 as compared to 447,900 at this time in 1973. The decrease is 30.9 per cent. Last year in the month of April 219,400 person visited the Park while only 152,000 did in April 1974. This is a 30.7 decrease for tiie month. The maximum temperature at Big Meadows during April was 78 degrees and the minimum was 19. Precipitation was 2.53 inches. □ WE HtLr TUU Commonwealth LUMBER AND HARDWARE CENTER OV^OYEARSO^JELmn^EJVIg^ Lumber Hardware Building Materials □ Building Plans □ Ceiling Tile □ Doers □ Floor Tile □ Flooring □ Formica □ Windows □ Garden Supplies □ Insulation □ Lawn Mowers □ Millwork □ Moldings □ Roofing □ Wall Board □ Paneling □ Pegboard □ Plywood □ Power Tools □ Sapolin Paints □ Siding □ Sta-Dri (Laminated) Commonwealth Corporation Free Delivery * 424 Manassas St. Front Royal 635-2176 Dog damage, again DOG WARDEN JACK BRUCE reported to the Supervisors last Thursday that Tom Lee had lost four lambs, all weighing between 45 and 55 pounds. “The dogs tore up a bunch more but they’re still surviving so he didn’t put in a claim.” Bruce said he had destroyed the dogs that did the damage. “You need only one experience like this to convince you to get out of the sheep business,” E. L. Manwaring said. “That did it for me.” “There should be more care taken to see that this doesn’t happen,” Mrs. W. R. Boar said. “Can’t we have an ordinance that requires people to keep the dogs tied up and on their own property?” “The minute you start telling people what do with their dogs, you’re in trouble,” Commonwealth’s Attorney George Davis said. “The person that owns the dog,, not the county, should be responsible,” Pete Luke said. “Well, often you don’t know what dog did it,” Davis ■ noted. “And in the case of chickens, if he’s chasing them, you have to see the dog do it three separate times.” “THE DOGS SHOULD BE shot, so they can’t do it again,” George Muth said. In this case it’s already been done,” Bruce told him. “Looks like the owner should be liable, not the county,” Pete Luke said. “When the dog and its owner is known, the owner’s liable, General law gives the county claim,” Davis said. “But often we don’t know so it has to come out of the general fund.” “It seems Mr. Bruce fights a losing battle,” Clarence Baldwin said. “He does the county a great service, but it takes his salary money to pay for what he finds.” Richard Heilman told the Supervisors that dogs had killed his two goats. But he added that the animals had not been assesed. The Supervisors told him that claims could be paid only on assesed livestock. □ FIRE & RESCUE NOTES Sperry ville Rescue Squad reported to an automobile wreck on Route 231 May 4. Dave Cave, Wayne Corbin and Silas Foster of Sperryville, Larry Jenkins of Peola Mills and Dennis Montgomery of Richmond were taken to Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Dave Cave then was taken to the University of Virginia Hospital. May 6 Rebecca Gallihugh was taken from Fund drive Members of Sperryville Rescue Squad are bringing to a close their house-tohouse canvass to secure operating funds for the volunteer organization. Letters have been mailed to area residents and personal solicitations have been made. If anyone has not been contacted they are asked to get in touch with a squad member or officer of Sperryville Rescue Squad and make a contribution. □ lions*: SALE SATURDAY 1 P. M. FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE INCORPORATED MARSHALL, VIRGINIA PRONE: 70S- SS4-4M1 RCHS to Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Washington Rescue Squad April 25 took Jett Woodward from home near Washington to Winchester Memorial Hospital. May 4 the unit answered a call to Route 231 but services were not needed. Flint Hill Rescue Squad If April 30 took Eddie Peyton from home near Ben Venue to Warren Memorial Hospital. May 4 the unit reported to accident scene on Route 231. Services not needed. Flint Hill Fire Company May 2 went to the house fire, home of Clarence Bateman. □ II SPERRYVILLE: 2 bedroom home on lot in town of Sperryville. 11x15 living room, 8x10 dining area and 11x12 kitchen with appliances included. Tight little home with oil heat, storm windows, storm doors. Town water and septic system. Fenced lot. $17,600 /* CASTLETON: 10.8 acres of rolling woodland surrounded by Red Oak and Bessie Bell Mts. Stream and timber on property. $10,200 PEOLA MILLS: Large 11 room home with bath located on 1 acre with views of Old Rag Mt. Hard surfaced road frontage and only a stones throw from fine trout stream. $12,000 - terms available. FLINT HILL: Approx. 1 1/2 acre building lot is small residential area. Open in front and wooded to the rear. Nice building site with views. $5,900 SPERRYVILLE: Approx. 81 acres of pasture and rolling woodland. Tremendous views from several building sites. Acreage is fenced with wire, stone walls and split rail. Several streams and considerable timber value. $70,000 with owner financing. SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA 9S7-SMR John BaJrbonr 987-8608 Maurice O’Bamon987-8713 C. Keeton Barnes987-8619 lames W. Uake987-8236 . Paro

BOSTON NEWS By Mrs. Marie Atkins Phone 987-8802 Mr. and Mrs. James Minnis and son Cris and Mr. and Mrs. John Coates of Culpeper were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Kennedy. Miss Sandra Johnston was a Saturday guest of Penny, Jeff and Kendall Peyton. Robert Vandosky of Alexandria spent the weekend at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Karnes of Culpeper were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Johnston. Mrs. Charles Dodson and son Elvis and Steve and Randy Garr were in Winchester Friday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Billy Updike and attending the Apple Blossom Festival. Mr. and Mrs. Will Schmalfass of Washington, D. C. were weekend guests ' of the Rev. and Mrs. Percy Bane. Mr. and Mrs. Bane were in Washington, D. C. Tuesday. Miss Melanie Thornhill spent the weekend with Miss Kathy Winkler. The Mt. Lebanon Missionary Society and Brotherhood were Sunday evening guests of the New Salem Church for a covered dish supper. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Naide were Mr. and Mrs. Mason Rector of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Deal of Arlington. Miss Nina Jenkins, Mrs. Alethea Bane and Miss Mildred Woodard of Criglersville were in Williamsburg Saturday to visit the Pottery Shop. C.G. Thornhill who attends V.P.I. in Blacksburg spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thornhill. Holtzman Frazier and sons John, James and Clarence of Fredericksburg were Saturday guests of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier, Sr. James Grigsby, a teacher at Germanna Community College, spent the past week in New Orleans, La. attending the International Reading Convention. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Day of Bethesda, Md. spent the weekend at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. William S. Peyton had as Sunday guests, Mr. and Mrs. Medley Riley and son of Brandy, Mrs. Thomas Smoot and son Tom of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. Jim B. Peyton and family. Miss Casey Staub spent the weekend in Richmond with her trainer Miss Jan Simpson and showed her pony at the Gill School Show. William Hawkins of Culpeper and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hawkins were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cary SPUNKY HELLER • Appaloosa • May 1968 • 15.2 Hands Loud Color - Good Conformation Very Quiet Disposition Standing At LOCUST SHADE FARM Amissville, Va. Phone 875-3394 after 4 P.M. Thornhill. Miss Gail Roberts and Miss Virginia Bull of Washington, D.C., Robert Brino of Philadelphia and Mr. and Mrs. William Regrut of Cleveland, Ohio were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Staubs. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Baker and daughter Wendy Mae and Mr. and Mrs. Loring Anderson and children Ernest and Karen Sue of Culpeper were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Peyton and family. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Anna Dodson were Carl Dodson and daughter Cathy, Larry Dodson of Culpeper, Charles W. Dodson of Reva and Mr. and Mrs. William Leake of Leon. Mrs. Conrad Leake and granddaughter Donna Marie were Sunday guests of Mrs. Susie Brown in Sperryville. Mrs. Leake and son John are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Whorton in Winchester this week to join her sister Mrs. Peachy Batchelor who is visiting there from California. Mr. and Mrs. John Gaines and sons of Gainesville, Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Jenkins and son Randy of Culpeper and Paul Fincham of Woodville were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Jenkins accompanied their mother Mrs. Clarence Jenkins to Front Royal to visit her son Charles, who is ill. IV1I . CL1IU 1Y11S. VTdJfUC Corbin and son Justin of Madison visited Mrs. Corbin’s parents Mr. andMrs. Charlie W. Dodson on Sunday. Mrs. Annie King and Leonard Butler of Washington, D.C. were Tuesday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Burke. Mr. and Mrs. George Butler, Jr. and Emily and Miss Jean Butler of Culpeper were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Butler, Sr. Mrs. James L. Bennett was in Ashbury Park, N.J. May 2 through 5 attending the twenty second Annual Ceramics Convention. Miss Lisa Day of Sperryville spent the weekend with Miss Kaye Bennett. C 4] FLINT MBS. RUTH KEYSEK The Administrative Board of United Methodist Church will meet May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jr. Asa W. Burke arrived Monday from Cheyenne, Wyo. and visited several days with Mr. and Mrs. Judd Burke and also Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke in Washington. He was called here by the death of his brother Raymond R. Burke Sr. of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Burford were weekend guests of Mrs. Henry B. Hill, Miss Nell Hill and Mrs. and Mrs. V. O. Tucker in Amherst. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Browning were guests from Tuesday until Friday of Mrs. Browning’s brotherin-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. J. G. PalmoreatTappahannock. Mrs. Dabney Eastham and her sister Miss Virginia Hughes of Arlington were business visitors in Richmond from Saturday until Monday. A. Burke Hertz of Falls Church was «a Saturday guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Eastham and with them attended the Gold Cup Races in Warrenton. COMPLETE | ONE-STOP | Bvildiag Svpply Hardware Paint ] Millwork Lumber j WARRENTON BUILDING ! MATERIAL CO., INC.j ON THE BY-PASS ! WARRENTON j Phone 347-1400 ! Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller were Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Powers of Rockland. Miss Ginger Knott and Miss Joyce Walker spent the weekend with Miss Walker’s parents and attended the Gold Cup Races Saturday. Sunday the Walkers and guest attended Homecoming at Fork Union Military Academy of which Mr. Walker is an alumnus. They were joined there by the Rev. and Mrs. Claude Cook of Farmville and their daughter Mrs. Michael Driver and son Kevin of Atlanta, Ga. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Pullen were Mrs. Paul Moore of South Carolina, Mr. and Mrs. James Pullen and children Denise, Patty and James, Jr. of Falls Church and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Updike of Washington. Asa W. Burke arrived Monday from Cheyenne, Wyo. and was the guest several days of Mr. and Mrs. Judd Burke and Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke in Washington. He was called here by the death of his brotheT Raymond R. Burke Sr. of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Settle and children Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Baines and sons of Ben Venue were guests Friday for a cookout at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Irvine in Luray. Misses Susan and Katy Alexander of Oxon Hill, Md. were guests Sunday of their brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. John Alexander. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brady of Arlington were Sunday visitors of the former’s parents Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Brady.D MEMORIAL SERVICE There will be a Candlelight Memorial service at Hopewell Baptist Church Sunday, May 12 at 7 a.m. Breakfast will be served following the service.□ =1 ROSSON & TROILO Jeep Sales & Service Brandy station UNIROYAL I bteei-beitea Radial Tires C J 5 Jeep Front End Alignment and Balancing from the Smallest Compact to the Largest Truck

Cadet John M. Baumgardner, of Washington, is among more than 200 candidates for graduation at the Virginia Military Institute where commencement exercises will take place on Friday, May 10. Baumgardner is scheduled to receive a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering and a reserve commission in the U.S. Army. A dean’s list student, he is a member of VMI’s student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Baumgardner, of Route 1, Washington, and was graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School before entering the Institute. BAKE SALE A Bake Sale will be held Saturday, May 18 at noon at the home of C.E. Deanng in Washington, Va. for the benefit of Promise Land Baptist Church.□ SCHOOL MENU Rappahannock Elementary Monday, May 13 Hamburger/buns Limas/corn Tomatoes Applesauce Milk Tuesday, May 14 Pizza String beans Peaches/grapefruit Cookie Bread/butter Milk Wednesday, May 15 Beef Stew Coleslaw Apple Pie Bread/butter Milk Thursday, May 16 Bologna-cheese French fries Green peas Fruit Jello Bread/butter Milk Friday, May 17 Tuna fish Potato chips Com Chocolate Pudding Orange Juice Bread/butter Milk . IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of oui sister Mary Alice Timbers who expired this life 1, years ago April 4, 1961 Because you are so deal to us dear you will always live on in our hearts. A1 though it’s been 13 years it seems like yesterda; when the phone rang am told me the sad news you had passed. We miss you so and will until some day we ; join you in your heavenly ( home where there will be no parting and everlasting love always and God’s i blessings. i Sleep dear, sweet sleep, r we love you Mary 1 Sister and brother SUBSCRIBERS New and renewing subscribers to the Rappahannock News include Mrs. Virginia Woodward, Wayne Niskanen, Fentress Pearson, Thomas B. Reid, Mrs. Eileen Day, Robert Yost, W. A. Miller, Robert Heffern, James P. Mills, Roy Carter and Mrs. Roy Mills. In addition are Mrs. Scott Henshaw, Robert K. Barnes, Lee H. Jenkins, Mrs. Mary Quaintance. HOUSE-FULL-OF-FURNITURE SPECIAL! 9 PIECE, BEAUTIFUL EARLY AMERICAN . ^ A A BEDROOM 5299 ENSEMBLE M Here's a wonderful value. Full-size bed, double dresser, mirror, chest drawers, fine quality nationally advertised mattress and box spring, pillows and 2 lamps. All at one low price. Save $40 on this group! LET SCHEWELS FEATHER YOUR NEST" ROCKER NOT INCLUDED! TRADITIONAL EARLY AMERICAN, CHARMINGLY STYLED, J A ^ ^QO 7-Piece Suite Authentic winq style Early American sofa and chair, 2 maple finish end tables cocktail table and 2 Early American style lamps. A tremendous group at a special sale price! Boston rocker not included in group. Yes, vou can afford it now 3ROO^G*O0PctL? 695 00 SALE SALE PRICE OF JUST . . . TOO YOUNG TO HAVE A PAST CREDIT ACCOUNT HISTORY? You just got married. You'd like to charge some things for your home but you have no past credit listing. See us. We can help you open an account because we believe in responsible young people! DINETTE A perfect group for dinette, kitchen or dining room. Oval table has mica top for easy care, 4 matching cha.rv A charming, authentically styled group. Come in and seejt today. TERMS ARE AVAILABLE A HOUSEFUL OF LUXURY... IHSTAHT CREDIT TOO! furniture company FRONT ROYAL PHONE 635-276S

R. E. Wood was the instructor for the adult ed class in small engines winch the women seemed to favor. Receiving certificates for completion of the class are Mrs. Virginia Cloud, Mrs. Ethel Pullen and Miss Mabel Duvall. MADISON LIVESTOCK MARKET,-INC. MAY 4, 1974 Steers and Feeder Calves . 37.50 $53.50 Cows. 25.00 $33.00 Heifers. 34.00 $41.00 Bulls. 36.00 $44.00 Veal Calves.42 50$«2.00 H°Ks.24.00 $28.50 ^Sows.19.00 $23.50 Baby Calves, bh. 30 00|70M New, delicately designed brooch and earrings ... in rich long-lasting 14Kt. white or yellow Gold Overlay with cultured pearls. See our new selection of fine quality Jewelry. (Formerly The Jewel Box) lit N. MAIN ST CULPEPER, VA. Si Sez “WHERE DID YOU come from, baby dear? God thought of you, and so I am here.” Inveterate fishermen contend that because God made five times as much water surface as land, He intended for man to spend five times as much time fishing as in other pursuits. And how about this one: “God made us with one mouth and two ears, showing that He meant for us to listen twice as much as speaking.” And—“I was silent and heard His voice. I was silent and He heard mine.” One cannot pick up a newspaper or other periodical without finding some reference to God. Xenophanes, a Sixth century B.C. philosopher reasoned thrusly: “The Ethiopians say their gods are snub-nosed and black-skinned and the Thracians that theirs are blue-eyed and red-haired. If horses and oxen could draw or perform works of art as men make, their gods would be modeled like their own bodies.” In Genesis 1:27 God created man in His image. It seems more likely that primative man created God in the image of man. Christ says that God is a spirit. Who can visualize spirit? The Bible also says that God made everyting out of unseen substance (atoms). In other words, everything is a manifestation of the spirit of God.D "Great Cars Make GrearVea/s Mmssjwim Mew and Used Cars and Trucks PIEDMONT Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Inc. 814 N. Main St. Phona 825-2161 Culpaptr. Va. Engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Raney of Flint Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Mauri Cole, to William Luther Payne Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Payne, Locust Shade, Amissville. Miss Raney is a 1973 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and is presently a student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg. Mr. Payne is a 1971 graduate of the same high school and fattended Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1971-72. He is a graduate of the National Academy of Broadcasting in Washington, D. C. and is employed with radio station WRAA in Luray. A late summer wedding Mauri Raney is planned at Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington, Va.D RAPP flHATSl ByRAPOWINGS lull A viiA A U Extension Agent , WHAT A BEAUTIFUL, fickle, unpredictable Spring! Summer comes to visit for a brief spell. Doors and windows are thrown open. Dogs seek out the cool bare earth in the shade of the forsythia. Then by morning a chill wind comes gusting down through Thornton Gap; house dogs are trying to slip in the kitchen door and farmers planting corn are bundled up like mid winter. In spite of the weather or maybe because of it, most farmers are ahead in their work schedule. Many cattlemen had turned out on grass by mid April. And cows and calves came through the winter in about as good shape as I have ever seen them. A high percentage of corn had been seeded by May3. The earliest seeded corn is sprouting now and most stands appear excellent. Fruit prospects, countywide, are good to date. And early vegetable gardens, after a slow start, are beginning to blossom out. For our area, grass tetany seems to be remaining a problem, later in the season than usual. If conditions warrant, suggest you keep a salt-magnesium oxide mixture before your cows until end of May. And just as a reminder—if you turned your bulls in with the cows today, your first calves would start coming about the 15th of February. Musk and curled thistles are starting to send up their main stalks. If you have a thistle problem and are planning on spraying, better get hopping. Put if off another week or two and it will be too late for effective control. About the only complaint, besides the weather, I have been getting from vegetable gardners is flea beetle damage. This is the black, very small flealike critter that punches a network of small holes in turnips, kale and potato leaves and makes lacework out of newly set eggplants. Sevin spray or dust will give reasonable good control.□ WANTED SCRAP CAST IRON • r~--y:-- • ■' Warn now ptyinf *2.50' pvCWT up 1000 Rm. Owr 1000lbs. *3.00 P»CWT. Any OnontWos. IMharad to our yard in Cufoanar. Bingham & Taylor Foundry 825-8334 Culpapar, Virginia

CHESTER GAP The Chester Gap Homemakers Extension Club will meet Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Carolyn Leake. The program will be on “Meatless Meals.’’ The bake sale sponsored by the Club Saturday resulted in the clearance of $50. Mrs. Andrew R. Williams entered Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal Saturday and Mrs. Bennie Atkins was admitted to the same hospital Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee T. Riley of Orlando, Fla. are house guests of the F. P. Rawlings in their mountain home. Mr. Rawlings spent the weekend with the Rileys before returning to his home in McLean. Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Morris and Aaron of Buckton were Sunday visitors of Mr. Morris’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ermand Morris. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. “Butch” Sealock were among die sightseers in Harpers Ferry, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Williams had as a weekend guest her grandmother, Mrs. Viola Sands of Staunton. Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frye of Mt. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Pritt of Dale City and Andrew R. Williams. Rhonda Williams spent the weekend with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mahoney on Route 522. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sealock of Fairfax were weekend guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sealock. Mrs. Flora Rhudy of Washington, -D. C., Mrs. Helen McKenna of Front Royal, Mrs. Shirley Shelton of Arlington and Mrs. ' Margaret Cain were Sunday visitors in the Chastain-Parks home. Mrs. Mae Bissett of Mayo, Md. was a Wednesday caller. Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Cameron had as Sunday visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pullen and family of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs.-John Kenny and family of Mr. Kenny and family and Mr. and Mrs. W-E. Cameron Jr., all of Bentonville, and Tom McKinney of Front Royal. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Chadwell were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams, Terry and Pauline of Middletown, Penna., Mrs. Marrley Wines, Mark and Mat and Miss Becky Thomas, all of Front Royal and Earl Williams. Mrs. Aubrey North entered Warren Memorial as a patient early Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. James Scott were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lauder and Chrissy in Cherry Point, N.C. Mrs. Laura Fidler entertained for dinner Sunday the following: Mrs. Kate Scott, George Partlowe, Mrs. Helen Henry and daughters, George Brown, all of Front Royal; Larry Elkins of Maryland, Johnny Elkins of Warrenton and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fidler and Keithen of John Marshall Highway. In the afternoon Mrs. Fidler visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elkins in Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sea - lock of Chester Gap were visitors in the Jimmy Burke home Sunday. □ PTA ELECTS The P.T.A. of the Rappahannock County Elementary School met Monday evening and elected officers for 1974-75 as follows: President, Mrs. Thomas B. Massie; VicePresident, Mrs. Andrew Kozik; Secretary, Mrs. John R. Eastham; Treasurer, Mrs. Cletus Clark.C SOFTBALL OPENER The Castleton Kings will open their softball season Sunday, May 12, at King Memorial Park, Castleton. They will play a double header against Rental Uniform from Culpeper. The first game will start at 1:30. The public is invited. EARLY S CARPET SALES & SERVICE LAtGf OGPLATOf lATIONM.LT KNOWN HANOI IMPORTED OKIENTaLS ALSO REMNANTS ALEXANDER*SMITH PATCRAFT mohawk •ARWICK MASLANO RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL BUDGET TERMS CUSTOM DRAPERIES ■ SLIPCOVERS (MADE LOCALLY r VISIT OUR SHOWROOM OR CALL POR SHOP AT HOME.SERVICE EXPERT RUG CLEANING CUSTOM ft STOCK WINOOW SHAOSG LINOLEUMS - VINYLS ft TILE WALL TONWALL CARPET INSTALLATIONS Cell 937-4404 <**•21,) or 825-8232 121s. m«»» st. c«/1»«p«. t«. FASHION STORY IN TWO PARTS... MISSES’ SHIRTS WITH KNIT VESTS! Cw> rtwrt tmtt ta mm mt prtatt wHb ctanr, coatruttai pritaw Ml wU . .. * «Mkki( tapptag tar plats m skirta. taactaa. BEAUTIFUL GLEAMING CHROME GIFTWARE HOSTESS GIFTS •ny-ongni cwinmi ukxim 17 ho. covoroo on*tor dun, round or oMony oondQ Irofo. tripto ■hod tonor, ool 1 S coaXoro. 4-pe. Prldpo ook toof ML 24”x48" LANDSCAPE REPRODUCTIONS IN DECORATOR FRAMES IldlOfl Cadi I* bmutit«My tram* with 2* noMaf in (old wtth wainiit or (ram. 4 44 Kagdariy S8.M ■ ■ ■ ■ ELEGANT TABLE LAMPS WITH SHADES IN ASSORTED STYLES Canakca, Mack ar wklta kaaaa arttk gaM trial, kaadaoaM tkagn ta krlgMaa aay raaai la Ika kaaaa. Ml arltt caardaalad tkakaa. Satan ■agatartf MW 5.99 M. BALLERINA AND BOUDOIR LAMP SHADES CLASSIC ft CwIVTcINrwiiMnT SCREW-IN LIGHT FIXTURES

Mrs. Roberta Jackson, left, was the most outstanding student enrolled in the adult education sewing class which concluded last Thursday. Mrs. Elizabeth Scherschel was the instructor for the class. Mrs. Jackson had never done any sewing before and was able to complete a dress. Mrs. L. B. (Fisher) Burford of Flint Hill was among inose who attended the adult education classes which concluded last Thursday. She holds the afghan which she made under the direction of Mrs. Elizabeth Scherschel who was the instructor in sewing and handwork. Home repair contract warning issued MANY HOME repair-improvement contractors are operating in violation of the Virginia Home Solicitation Sales Act, the Office of Consumer Affairs of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Commerce and the Division of Consumer Counsel, State Attorney General’s Office, have warned. The Home Solicitation Sales Act (S S 59.1-21.1 through 59.1-21.7, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended) applies to any consumer sale or lease of goods or services which is solicited at any residence other than that of the seller. It thus applies to neighborhood solicitations by home repair/improvement contractors. The basic requirement of the act is that the contract of sale in a home solicitation sale must contain a required cancellation clause under the conspicuous caption, “BUYER’S RIGHT TO CANCEL.’’ This clause gives the buyer the option of cancelling the contract by sending written notice to the address provided by the seller before midnight of the third business dayfol lowing the date of the sale. If the contract does not contain this clause, the buyer may cancel the sale at any time until the seller has complied with the provisions of the law. THIS ACT also provides that the seller is not entitled to any compensation for services performed under a home solicitation sales contract prior to its cancellation in accordance with the act. Thus, a seller who did not comply with the cancellation clause require ment could perform fully under the contract, have the buyer cancel, and yet not be entitled to any compensation for these services. Anyone having questions concerning these requirements of the law should contact a representative of the Division of Consumer Counsel in Richmond at telephone number (804) 770-3518.□ BIRTH ANNOUNCED Ale and Mrs. Wade Frazier of Belleville, 111. are /regular auctionv Friday, May 10 JENKINS AUCTION HOUSE Sperryville, Virginia located at intersection of Routes 522 and 211 ANTIQUE FURNITURE USED FURNITURE ANTIQUE GLASSWARE NEW GLASSWARE ITEMS FOR EVERYONE JOHN WALKER JENKINS Auctioneering Service Phone 987-8211 Large seating capacity. Plenty of parking space. Come early and browse through. SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM .Lot of gpod Oak Furniture^ \ to be sold f firiiprriij wxfmniJB .a lovely Victorian home sitting amidst tall stately trees is now be’- offered with 106 beautiful acres of woodl?' wVard and Pasture, plus two barns and sevei ^jKrtmildings. This farm has several springs and Yearns and an excellent site for an 8 to 10 acre lake. The views are magnificent from every acre and all can be yours for $139,000. ...the perfect hideaway—14 -cres of beautiful meadows, dogwoods, redh” ’ \lnuts and pines with springs and strear ut. Private entrance and excellent owmC||>.icing make this a great buy at $16,000 ...we have two lovely homesites available: one plus acres with large shade trees, a stone wall and lovely views of the mountains; or 1 1/2 acres with woodland overlooking a creek. Take your pick for $6,500. ...10 plus acres with woodland fronting on hard surfaced road; river access. $18,500 with excellent owner financing. Candy Combs 675-3485 Eileen Day 987-8121 I HUM VS & I \LROT REAL EST VI K MIDDLEBURG. VIRGINIA 22117 Tfixphone 703-687-6500 parents of a son, Wade William Jr., born May 1, 1974, at Scott Medical Center, Scott Air Force Base, 111. Grandparents of the infant, all of Sperryville, are Mrs. Irene Frazier and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas.□ 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 Si. Culpeper 825-1755

SPERRYVILLE NEWS MRS. B'.M. VARNER Recent luncheon guests of Mrs. Lee Swindler and son, Bill were Mrs. Mary Swann and Mrs. Margaret Stinette of Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Jones of Richmond were guests Sunday of Mrs. A. W. Sisk. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bolyard and children, Glenn, Tracey and Scott of Keyser, W. Va. and Mrs. John Coates and daughter, Marsha of Brightwood were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh S. Atkins, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Atkins and sons, Shawn and Michael of Chester, Pa. were Friday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Atkins. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Smith of Culpeper were visitors last Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. Rodes Brown and weekend guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown and son Mike of Hamilton. Mrs. John Snyder of Browntown was a guest last Wednesday of Mrs. B. M. Varner. Mrs. Maury W. Brown spent several days last week with her daughters, Mrs. Phyliss Shirey, Mrs. Jean Konek and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Williams in Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Fatal fire Clarence Bateman of Flint Hill died early Thurs - day morning in a fire that completely demolished the house in which he was living. He had lived in Flint Hill for a number of years after coming to Rappahannock County as a migrant laborer. □ . Canning clinic IS IT always practical to preserve food at home? Do you save money? These and other questions will * be answered at a meeting Tuesday, May 14 which will be held at the Episcopal parish hall, Washington, Va. from 9:30 until noon. It may cost as much to can at home as the commercially prepared product, but the home canned variety may be of better quality. Ingredients, equipment, time and storage must all be considered when figuring the cost. “Testing-Checkup For Pressure Canners” will be a feature of Tuesday’s meeting when the dial indicator type canners will be checked. Pressure canners can be brought for checking. Other discussions will include canning jars, jar rings and lids and any canning equipment. □ Williams were weekend guests of Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Amy L. Gore of Alexandria was a weekend guest of Mrs. Frances Thornton. Mrs. F. D. Coffey, Jr. with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nethers of Flint Hill were visitors Friday of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Yowell at Etlan and Mrs. Jerry Jenkins at Nethers. Steven Alther, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther, returned last Friday after two weeks of duty with the United States Army Reserve at Fort, Dix. N. J. Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Quaintance and Mrs. Mary Quaintace were dinner guests Sunday of the H. B. Wood family in Woodville. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Yates and daughter Janet were dinner guests Sunday of Elder and Mrs. Philip Johnson in Strasburg. Thursday of last week Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tabler were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Tilghman in Edinburg and on Friday were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marcey' and family in Falls Church. Sunday afternoon they attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. Tabler’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Norton Biddle in Arlington and were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sullivan. Monday supper guests of the Tablers were Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Stuckey of Falls Church. Beverley Brown spent the weekend in Winchester and attended the Apple Blossom Festival. Mrs. Maurice Butler and daughter, Susan of Annandale were weekend guests of Mrs. Robert W. Brown. Mrs. J. R. Shade and daughter, Susan of Falls Church were guests Saturday of Mrs. Ruby Dwyer and family. H. H. Aylor was a guest for several days of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Aylor in Dale City. Miss Sandra O’Brian of Mclean was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Perkins and Cindy and Douglas Cumins. They were joined Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Dawson Nail, Tom Penny and Gaye Nail of Falls Church. Gaye remained for a visit while her parents are on a trip to California. Mrs. W. H. Lyne spent last week in Warrenton with her grandchildren, Katherine and Chip Warren while their mother was in North Carolina. They returned to “Intervale” with Mrs. Lyne for the weekend and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Wiley, the deacons and their wives and the Rev. Joseph Stanley, guest speaker at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church this week were supper guests Sunday night of the Lynes.Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Mabel Deal were Mr. and Mrs. John Poist and family of Laurel, Md.; Lester Jenkins of Silver Spring, Md.; Betty Jenkins and Hugh Deal of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Deal and daueht^er.D With o Gift From Leggett in Downtown Culpeper Cosmetics from Jeon Note - Revlon - Love Almay and Lanvin Dresses by Puritan Forever Young, Bleeker Street, Jerrie Lurie Longerie from Vanity Fair, Vassar, Shadow Line and our own brands Heiress and Regining Beauty. Handbags, Jewelry, Hose, Luggage Available in the Lower Level Gift Shop • Ceramics * Brass * Wood * Glass * Pewter * Silver Gifts

A large group of county residents who have just completed a first aid course held at Amissville fire hall and instructed by Paul A. Poling of Amissville and Paul Mercer of Marshall include, first row, Ronnie Kelly, Everett Smith Jr., Stan Settle, and David Mil bourne; seated, Miss Phoebe Green, Mrs. Gertie Poling, Mr. Mercer, Mrs. Donna Fisher, Mrs. Elaine Wiley, Mrs. Emma Craft, Mary Craft and Miss Faye Carter; next row, Carl James, Robert Craft, Roy Mills, the Rev. Ronald Wiley; back row, Roger Rutherford, Ricky Bywaters, C.G. Lawrence, Bobby Carter, the Rev. Jennings Hobson, Andy Nichols, John Oliver, Gene Fisher and Mr. Poling. DIAMONDS AND WEDDING BANDS Complete inventory L (J w/q OFF 1 40 Pc. service for 8 REG. 2750 SALE 1 A** ComP|e,e inven,ory Ladies & Mens JEWELRY 20% OFF GIFT TIME FOR THE BRIDE, FOR MOTHER, TOR THE ORRO loJitt & Mem WATCHES ALL ELGIN Complete Inv. 20% off SAMSONITE LUGGAGE 10% off DlK IIIJ I UNB J Complete inv. 20% Off CASH-CREDIT-LAYAWAY Mastar Chart* - Baak AaiaricarA No Carrying or Service Charge eASYTtRoe ^JEWELERS FRONT ROYAL. VIRGINIA STORE HOURS: HON. 9 TO 5 TOES. 9 TO 5 NED. 9 TO 5 THUN. 9 TO 5 FRI. 9 TO * SAT. 9 TO 5:30 OBITUARIES R. R. Burke Sr. A funeral service was held Wednesday at Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal for Raymond Randolph Burke, Sr., 68, of Front Royal conducted by the Rev. Jerry Young. Interment was in the Burke family cemetery, Rappahannock County^ Mr. Burke died May 5, 1974 in Warren Memorial Hospital. He was born at Washington, Va., the son of the late Charles Lewis Burke and Bessie Jenkins Burke. He was a member of the Oakland Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Mamie Shenk Burke; two sons, Raymond R. Burke, Jr. and Vincent R. Burke, both of Front Royal; two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Wade of Rootstown, Ohio and Mrs. Anna Muriel Meadows of Fredericksburg; five brothers, Isaac Burke of Berryville, Judd Burke of Flint Hill, Charles C. Burke and Winston Burke of Washington, Va. and Asa Burke of Cheyenne, Wyo., two sisters, Mrs. Elizaheth Shenk of Rileyville and Mrs. Ora Christaldi of Smallwood, N. J.; 18 grandchildren and 13 , great-grandchildren. □ Charles Hughes Charles Edward Hughes, 28, of Philadelphia, Pa. died May 2 in Philadelphia. A funeral service was held Tuesday from the Bethel Baptist Church Amissville conducted by the Rev. Mr. Alsberry. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Hughes was born in Rappahannock County, son of Mrs. Lutricia Peyton Hughes of Philadelphia and the late William Harrison Hughes. In addition to his mother he is survived by three brothers, Harrison Hughes of Richmond, Robert Hughes of Huntly and Marshall Hughes of Philadelphia; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Fletcher and Miss Ada Hughes of Philadelphia and Mr. Jennie Jordan of Flint hill. Pallbearers were Bud Turner, Smith Roy, Dennis Roy, Russell Jordan, Homer Nat and Roger Roberts. □ CARNIVAL DATES Sperryville Fire Department has set the dates for the annual carnival there for Wednesday through Saturday, July 24, 25, 26 and 27. Features of the fournight event will be the annual parade Thursday night and awarding of the grand prize Saturday. Other activities will be held nightly.

PANTHER TALES THE BOY’S Track Team competed in the District Meet at Bridgewater College Friday. Our team placed third out of ten sch' ools. The top five scores were William Monroe 62; Montevideo 57; Rappahannock 43; Central 35; and Stonewall Jackson 22. We placed first in the Mile Run, 440, and two mile; second with our Mile Relay Team, 100 yard dash, and two mile; third in the 440, long jump, and two mile; fourth in the 880 and fifth in the Triple Jump. The team will go to the Regional Meet at Clover Hill on Saturday. Good luck guys! THE GIRL’S District meet was held Wednesday at Stonewall Jackson. Two district and six school records were broken. Central was the winning team with 59 points. Stonewall Jackson had 50 1/2; Rappahannock 35; Strasburg 26 1/2; Elkton 14; and Luray 7. Margaret Jett was first in the shot put, setting a new district and school record of 35’10”. Maureen Day was first in the high jump with 4’11” (district record) and second in the long jump with 16’2”. Lisa Day finished third in the hurdles with 12.1 (school record), Maureen was fifth with 12.5 and Connie Delgroso placed sixth with 12.8. Mary Hudson broke her old school record once a - gain in the 440 with 1:07.2 and all our relay teams placed fourth. Lisa Day was third in the 880 with 2:47.3 (school record) and third in the discus with 88’7”. The Girls will go to their Sectional meet Saturday at Stonewall Jackson. Since RCHS does not have a track to practice or compete on all meets are held away. Even with this handicap our teams have been outstanding this year. THE JV Baseball Team PUBLIC AUCTION rhe Amissville Volunteer Fire Department at Amissville, Va. will hold an auction on Saturday, May 11th, 1974 at 6:00 p.m. Rain or Shine At the Amissville Fire Department Carnival Grounds 1 Iron Pot (ANTIQUE) 1 Set Wall Plack Horse Heads 1 Rota Tiller-4 1/2 HP (Like New) I Arabic Knife 1 Automatic Washing Machine 2 Old Gas Ranges 1 Dish Washer 1 Single Laundry Tub Various Sizes Wheels A Tires 1 3/4 Bed 1 Full Bed 1 Kerosene Heater Lot of Paints A Stains 5S Aluminum Screens (New) 1 Dinette Table I Lot of Blue Canning Jars 1 Lawn Edger 1 Hand Hedge Trimmer 1 Mower for Small Tractor Old Bottles 1 Baby Car Seat 2 Couches 2 Bicycles Lawn Chair's Tricycles 1 Golf Cart 1 Portable TV Clothing 1 Pendulum Clock (New) Various Fishing Equipment 2 Electric Wall Clocks (New] 3 Hand Weeders (New) 1 Case Pennzoil 2 Sets of Seat Belts (New] 1 Steam Iron (New) 1 Portable Electric Mixei 1 Electric Coffee Pot 1 Battery Charger 2 115 V Transformer 1 Skill Saw 1 Large Metal Tool Box 1 Bag of Turf Builder 1 Set of End Tables 1 Wood Stove 3 Electric Fans 1 Refrigerator Various Cooking Utensils 1 Slide Projector 1 Hand Pump Water Sprayei 1 Fertilizer Spreader 1 Farm Bell 1 Set of Snow Skis 1 Hair Dryer MANY other ITEMS too numerous to mention. Sale Conducted by: John Walker Jenkins Auctioneering Service Sperryville, Va., Phone: 987-8211 Not Responsible for Accidents Food and Beverages will be for sale. £*'b. Raymond Groves is a man on the run and took second place in the 100 at Friday’s district track meet at Bridgewater. Other results may be seen in Panther Tales. played a Double-header with Page County Saturday. We were defeated in the second game but we won the first by a score 5-4. The Varsity Team played a very close game with Madison Tuesday. We went into the eighth inning with the score tied 1-1 but lost by a final score of 2-1. Mike Smoot pitched a twohitter and struck out 14 players. Both of Madison’s runs were unearned and the game showed a grea team effort from our players. CHEERLEADING tryouts will be held in about two weeks. All girls must have at least a “C” average. Details will be given at a later date. The seventh grade classes visited the High School Tuesday to see what life is going to be like for them next year. Everyone enjoys picking on the “Beasties” when they first enter RCHS. But they realize that it soon wears off and they can look forward to the next year.D NEED A JOB? WANT TO CHANGE? JOIN THE KELLER TEAM! We have the following.openings: RIP SAW OPERATORS POWER CLAMP SPRAY PAINTER WOODWORKING MACHINE OPERATOR The Personnel Office is Open 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday. Keller Manufacturing Company Route 3 Culpeper, Va. An Equal Opportunity Employer Trail ride Mr. and Mrs. F. Baumgardner will lead a trail ride Sunday, May 12 at 2 p.m. into the Shenandoah National Park from Harris Hollow. Directions to parking area are: In Washington, Va. turn onto Route 622 at the Cash Store (towards ski lodge), continue on Route 622 to the Joyce Debergh sign of the left, then still on Route 622 across four bridges and turn in to the right at the John R. Debergh firebox. There will be a trail ride sign there. Park in designated area.D HILLSDALE DRIVE-IN Washington, Va. SHOW STARTS AT DUSK Fri., Sat. & Sun. May 10, 11 & 12 “Zulu” The British intrude on the Zulu empire in Africa AN R. C QUALITY THEATRE NOW THRU TUESDAY Eves, at 7 & 9 p.m. Mats. Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. Academy Award Winner IBJUUPSIDE DOW! STARTS NEXT WED. AL «OI HUCINO. SERPIGO 99 >a olor by TECHNICOLOR' A Paramount Reteas ■rontKova 0«ivl IN.THtATM^ FRI. -SAT. -SUN. Show starts at dusk 1 Show Only 2 BIG HITS Donald Elliott Sutherland 6ould AS TRAPPtR JOHN MASH Otor Or DELUXE* ► |PGj panavisiOn* [ plus WARREN OATES JOHNSON IN KID BLUE

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. LOST — Longhaired cat, white with brown mask, family pet, “Fatzo,” lost in Old Hollow. Contact B. T. Linthicum, Box 157, Sperryville, Va. Ip FOR SALE —’66 Plymouth Belvedere, good tires, good care. $400. 987-8720. 5-9-p NOTICE—We will not be responsible for debts incurred by anyone other than ourselves. Nellis and Cliff Sisk. LOCAL Carpenter with 15 years experience. Free estimates. New and remodeling work. Complete construction. Mr. Baldwin. 987:88321__tfk BE PROUD of your pet— Grooming and clipping for all types of Terriers and Poodles. Call after 6 p.m. Lois Irvine, Luray. 7434151. tfk AVON says...Put some zing into spring. Decorate your house or buy new clothes with the money you earn selling Avon Products. Flexible hours in your own neighborhood. Call: Constance McDearmon, Avon District Manager, 204 Catalpa Drive, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Phone 825-1823. MOBILE F1XIT SERVICE —Electrical plumbing and general contracting. Appliances and machinery, small or large, repaired. For free estimate call Ashton, 987-8387. tfk RED HILL PRE-SCHOOL Enrollments are now being taken for the fall term for children of ages 3 through 5. Call Miss Lizzie Eastham, 937-4162. 5-9-k Fauquier Laundry — Riding Apparel & Horse Blankets our Specialty. Warrenton, Va. 347-2231 FOR RENT—One bedroom apartment in Flint Hill, new kitchen, garden plot. Call weekends 675-3432 or week nights (202) 965-0866. 5-16-p 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 PASTURE FOR RENT: Approx. 15 acres near Peola Mills. Call 987-8492. Ip FOR SALE—Metal Hog Self Feeder, 10 flap top feeders, approx. 1,000 lb. capacity, $50. 30 ft. N.H. hay elevator or mow conveyor (elec.), excellent condition, $600. Newbill Miller, 675-3691. ' lk EXPERT PAINTING, interior and exterior. Free estimates. Many references available. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call 987-8492. 5-9-p FOR SALE: BUILDING MATERIALS Planning to build? Don’t make a move until you talk to your friends and see how much money they saved dealing with Jim Carpenter Lumber Co. in Madison, Virginia. Call collect: 703948-4460 or 948-4322. tfk EXPERT PAINTING, interior and exterior. Free estimates. Many references available. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call 9878492. 4-25-p THE VILLAGE SHOP Flint Hill - Rt. 522 COME SEE Open Wednesday-FridaySaturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. TV SERVICE All Makes and Models Amissville, Flint Hill, Washington & vacinity Solid State Specialists Color and Black and White Antennae Installations and Sales AMISSVILLE iiiNimiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiniiiimiii RADIO & TV SERVICE Amissville, ¥0. 937-4704 _ WANTED — Part time housework and baby-sitting. Mrs. Joan Woodard, Washington, Va. Ip CANING & RUSH SEATING — Very reasonable. Call Linda Turner. 675-3472. VISIT the art & craft center. Supplies and classes. Large studio for painting, drawing and crafting. THE ART EXPERIENCE, 211 West, Luray, Va. Phone 743-6060. 5-9-c ARTIFICIAL BREEDING— Beef and Dairy Cattle. Will go any place. 675-3539. For Sale—Vacuum cleaners, desk and typewriter, lawn mower, beds, springs and mattresses, rugs, dishes, chairs, mirrors and small tables. 675-3368. Ik Visit the art & craft center. Supplies and classes. Now registering decoupage classes to start in May. The Art Experience, 211 West, Luray, Virginia. 743-6060. 5-9-k FOR SALE — 48-foot mobile home located on Ray’s Trailer Court at Amissville. $2800. Call 937-4900. 5-9-k CULPEPER COUNTY New brick 3-bedroom home on 2 gently rolling acres, part wooded, seeded lawn, great view, 2 baths, plastered walls, complete basement, central air, plus other desirable features. $48,000. RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY 79 gently sloping wooded acres, 2 streams, assumable trust at 6%! An outstanding investment opportunity. $70,600. 5.514 semi-cleared acres, fronting on iyoroved road, stream, nv^iew. $10,000. Partially ^uilt 3-bedroom home on 5 wooded acres, state road frontage. $26,700. Financing available to right party. Call W. H. Lyne, 937-4111 or 987-8291 evening or RAY T. CANNON CO., 937-4900. FRANK'S PLUMBING & HEATING NEW INSTALLATIONS BACKHOl SERVICE SEFTIC TANK ANO DRAIN FIELD INSTALLATIONS • PUMP SERVICE • DEMING FUMPS Dial 937-4139 Amissville, Va. R APPALACHIAN HOMES offers quality prefabricater cedar homes engineered by M & S Structures, Gainesville, and modular homes constructed on your site in Rappahannock County. 937-4388, Amissville. FOR SALE—500 Kawaski in good condition. Call 6753218. Ik EXPERIENCED CARPENTER with local references will do your spring remodeling and house painting. No job too small. Free estimates. Call 987-8369 evenings. Do you need a job? We need a man—high school educated to learn the lumber business. Experience helpful but not necessary. Apply in person. No telephone calls. GILLIAM LUMBER COMPANY, 515 COMMERCE AVENUE, FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA. 5-16-k Northern Virginia “Springtime” Angus Sale—Fauquier Livestock Exchange, Marshall, Virginia, May 17, 1974—7:00 p.m. 73 top quality Angus including 70 females, most three - inone cow with calf at side and rebred to modern day sires; 3 select bulls ready for service. Make the scene —Make a profit. For catalogs write or call: D. R. “Pete” Lohr, Executive Secretary, Virginia Angus Association, 909 Landonia Circle, Charlottesville, Va. 804/293-3044. 5-16-k F^^W^ai^upply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING 6 SUPPLY CORP. Phone VA5-8383 Culpeper HUnSJE> SnUW A Horse Show at the Old Mill Stables in Sperryville is scheduled for Saturday, May 25 with the first class at 9:30 a.m. For further information call Moody Ay - lor at 987-8215 or 9878285. □ PHOTOGRAPHY Weddings Commercial Portraits EL BANDITO PHOTO Donnie Johnston 825-4810 Now booking weddings for summer 3-27-tfcWTh. 3-21-3tc EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CULPEPER AREA WITH LARGE ESTABLISHED YA. CORPORATION WANTED — Experienced bookkeeper, secretary, and receptionist combination who is familiar with all types of business machines. Must have shorthand & typing skills. Prefer middle aged person—either male or female. Salary based on ability and experience. Paid vacation, 7 paid holidays, hospitalization and life insurance, plus other fringe benefits. Apply by Written resume, to P.O. feox 804, Culpeper, Va. 22701. ■ PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED HIGHWAY PROJECT ROUTE 211 - RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY A Location and Design Public Hearing will- be held by a representative of the Virginia Department of Highways on June 12, 1974, at 8:00 P.M., in the Sperryville Fire Hall, Soerryville, Virginia, for the purpose of considering the proposed location and design of Route 211 from 3LA miles «.> 0f the Page-Rappahannock County Line to 2.29 miles east of the Covington River (West End of the Washington By-Pass) in Rappahannock County. All interested parties are urged to attend and give the Department the benefit of their comments and suggestions relative to the proposed highway improvement. Maps, drawings, environmental declarations and other information are available for pubic review and copying m the Department of Highways District Office located on Route 15 just south of the intersection of Route 3 in Culpeper, and in its Residency Office located on Route 15 at the South Corporate Limits of Warrenton. . Representatives of the Department will be present in the Sperryville Fire Hall from 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on the evening of June 11, for informal viewing of available information by interested persons. 4 „ Written statements and other exhibits relative to the proposed project may be presented in place of, or in addition to, oral statements at the hearing. Such written statements and exhibits may also be submitted to the Department of Highways at any time within ten days after the public hearing. , .. _ At this location and design public hearing, relocation assistance programs and tentative scheAiles for right ol way acquisition and construction will also be discussed. State Highway Commission of Virginia