Rappahannock News, December 12, 1974

Rappahannock hikes Chapter 10 share BY PEKAY PETTUS RAPPAHANNOCK’S Supervisors granted Chapter 10 Mental Health an additional $2,600 at their December meeting last Thursday. Chapter 10 had requested $4,600 from the county in this year’s budget, but the Supervisors approved only $2,000 of that request when they approved the county budget. Last Thursday was the second time since the budget was adopted that representatives from Chapter 10 have asked the Supervisors to make up the difference. I.R. Kilby and James William Fletcher sent letters to the Supervisors supporting Chapter 10’s request for additional funds. Fletcher said, in his letter, that Rappahan nock County has more than its share of alcoholics. These people are usually sent to Fairfax for treatment, but since facilities there are so crowded, they are usually routed back to Culpeper to be treated through Chapter 10 Mental Health, he wrote. I.R. Kilby, chairman of Rappahannock County’s School Board, said that a speech therapist meets several times a month with students in the elementary school and special education classes who need this help. Kilby doubted that the county or the school board could provide these services, except through Chapter 10. Supervisor chairman Pete Luke said these two letters “are indicative of the widespread sympathy Miss Karen Kuhn of Washington is the 4-H Technician who is serving with the Extension Service in Rappahannock. She has held this position since September and will continue her work through March of the coming year. She has organized a Community 4-H Club at Chester Gap with 26 members and one at Flint Hill with 13 on the roll. The Light Horse and Pony Club under her direction has 14 members. Miss Kuhn attended Longwood College in Farmville last year and is presently taking night courses at Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown where she is majoring in Special Education with the Mentally Retarded. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Huhn of Jebaltane Farm. Miss Ruby Jenkins, secretary for the Extension Service decorated the office doorway for the holidays. in the county for mental health.” Luke added, ‘‘I let my own personal bias show through at the budget meeting, by not knowing all the facts involved. I didn’t realize how many people there are in the county who use Chapter 10.” GEORGE MUTH, one of Rappahannock’s delegates to Chapter 10 Mental Health Board, said that Rappahannock was the only one of five counties in the Chapter 10 program that did not appropriate its share of the funds. ‘‘As a member of the Chapter 10 board, I’m embarrassed that my county can’t pay its fair share.” Muth introduced David J. Schwemer, executive director of the RappahannockRapidan Mental Health-Mental Retardation Services Board, which administers Chapter 10, and invited the Supervisors to ask him questions about the program. Herbert Foster wanted to know how much each of the other five counties contributed. “It’s a per capita figure,” Schwemer said. “We requested $4,644 from Rappahannock. Orange gave us $12, 500, Culpeper $18,000 and Fauquier $54,000. We’re requesting $8,200 from Madison and i have every reason to believe we’ll get that. Our total operating budget is around $500,000 for all five counties, and we have to raise $87,000 of that from local sources.” “Roughly, it comes out to 91 cents per capita,” Schwemer said. “For Fauquier, it’s approximately $2 per capita. They contribute at a higher rate because many of our facilities are in that county and they have access to more services. But we hope to start sending more services out, such as the speech therapist that comes to Rappahannock one day a week.” Pete Luke reminded the Supervisors that they’d cut a speech therapist’s salary out of the budget requested by the school board. One of the reasons the Supervisors used See Page 4 Recreation Center meeting Tuesday A PUBLIC meeting to complete the site plan for the Rappahannock Recreation Center will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, in the Elementary School auditorium. The detailed design has been prepared by Recreation Planner Phil Hester of the State Office of Recreation in Richmond, after consultation with members of the local Recreation Center Association. Hester used scale cutouts representing various facilities and activities, such as a basketball court, volleyball court, tennis court, horseshoe pits, pavillion, picnic tables, barbecue pits, tetherball, archery, storage room, and rest rooms, and fitted them onto a scale map of the six acre site donated by Colonel Hughes along Route 211, leaving room for open park areas, trails find woods. Hester will be present Tuesday to explain the site plan and to invite suggestions for improvement from county residents. Hester is no stranger to Rappahannock county; this will be his fourth official visit here in connection with planning for the Recreation Center, and he says he and his wife hope one day to buy property here in the county. RECREATION Association President Granville Eastham said that a committee of county residents has been working for more than a year planning for this center, both locally and with the help of state officials. It is hoped that the center will have something to interest and involve every resident of the county, youth, young adults, and senior citizens. “Now is the time,” says Eastham, “for the general public to express opinions and to give the Association the benefit of its thinking, as to what is needed and the priorities for construction.” AS SOON as the site plan is approved by the executive committee of the Recreation Association, bids will be advertised and ground will be broken. “If you have any suggestions,’’ says Eastham, “this might be the last opportunity to make them known. I’d like to see everybody in the county at the meeting next Tuesday.” Financing of the center is proceding on schedule. The first increment of a $15,000 grant from the State Urban Assistance Incentive Fund has been received by the County Treasurer, and a fund raising drive is currently underway soliciting tax deductible donations from county residents. “The sooner everybody gets behind this drive, the sooner the Center can become a reality,” says Eastham. □

ISappahanmirk Nma Published Thursday Morning at Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia, 22747, by the Fauquier Publishing Company, Inc. Entered as Second Class Mail at the Post Office in Washington, Virginia. Subscriptions (in advance) $4 in Rappahannock and adjacent counties; $5 in Postal Zones 5 thru 8. MRS. SARAH C. LATHAM, Managing Editor Telephone Washington 675-3349 —— 1 I Scenic easements OFTEN, direct citizen action is the best way to get things done, and land use planning in this area provides a good example. While planning commissions agonize and groan over subdivision definitions, site controls, what is or might not be legally defensible, and similar exercises, more and more local property owners are opting for direct, effective action to save the landscape from development desecrations. We refer to the “scenic, open space easement’’ program, and news of increasing participation in this movement in this part of Virginia—Rappahannock included. Scenic easements represent “an idea whose time has come,” especially in this part of Virginia, according to an official of the Virginia Outdoors Commission who visited nearby this week to accept more easements from Northern Piedmont property owners who are interested in seeing the beauty around us protected. From our point of view, its an idea which has a refreshing directness when compared with the sometimes tortuous efforts of governmental agencies to achieve the same purpose. The program also represents a classic case of “fish or cut bait”—if people who profess love of the landscape truly believe in what they say, then here is a direct way for them to demonstrate that concern. We’d even like to see some small property owners band together to grant a cumulative easement; the device should not be restricted only to persons with large holdings. AND LOCAL experience has shown that an easement that prohibits further subdivision of a plat—to give one example of what an easement can accomplish—does not adversely affect the desirability of that property on the market place. It just stops that eternal cutting up process which has destroyed so many landscapes already in Northern Virginia. Here’s hoping the scenic easement idea continues to catch on in the Piedmont, and throughout Virginia. □ RAPP CHATS By RAP OWINGS Extension Agent, Agriculture AREA FRUIT GROWERS—Here is the program for a brief orchard meeting coming up Friday, December 20. Fred Drieling, V.P.I. Horticultural Specialist, will give an apple and peach tree pruning demonstration. Dr. Ross Byers of the Winchester Research Laboratory will discuss new developments in orchard mouse control. Besides Fred and Ross, George William's and Ed Phillips will be on hand to answer questions on orchard fertilization or other timely topics. The demonstration will be from 10-12 a.m. in the old Campbell Orchard behind the Washington Fruit Growers’packing house on Route 211. All area fruit growers are invited. □ C £3I‘ “Close-ups’* The closeup last week was a drill bit and was identified by several readers. Gloria Jenkins of Culpeper was the name drawn from the entries and she will receive a free subscription to the News. Others to correctly name the object included Roger Torneden, Mary Ellen Wilmer, John Gaines, David Stalker Jr., Thomas Taylor, Margey Willis, John Schultz, John Jefries, Robert Priest and Richard Fitzek. Try this one. Bring or mail entries to the Rappahannock News, Box 38, Washington, Va. 22747. Letters to the editor Recreation Center support is urged Editor: We appreciate an opportunity to stress the need for supporting the need for a Recreation Center in the county, and urging all .concerned county residents to attend the public meeting on Tuesday, December 17 at the Elementary School Auditorium. Rappahannock county is unique in that there are no year-round public, recreational facilities whatsoever within its boundaries. The only recreation activities available locally are horseback riding, fox hunting, skiing (but not this season), fishing, canoeing, and hiking. While some of these activities rank among the best in the state, they are not for everyone. The general lack of a broadbased year-round social and recreational program is of concern, and many school children have bitterly complained that “there’s nothing to do.” This lament is also echoed by our senior citizens. Many of our young adults have solved the problem by moving out of the county, making Rappahannock the only county in Planning District Nine to show a population loss during the past ten years. Within the confines of this county, there is no theater, bowling alley, public tennis court, golf course, public swimming pool, or any public facilities for baseball, basketball, football or related team sports other than at the centralized schools. There are also no public lakes or. ponds, or local parks. Shenandoah National Park, which is largely forested, does not lend itself to group games or recreational gatherings. A group of concerned citizens has been working for more than a year to help improve the situation for both our young and our old people, by creating a recreation center. Colonel Hughes has donated six acres of prime land for the purpose, and the state of Virginia has shown its faith in our efforts by awarding a grant of $15,000 and providing the services of the state Office of Recreation to get things started. Local students responded to a survey last Spring and indicated what they wanted most in a Rec Center. Now, the general public is invited to make final comments J and suggestions'before the Center site plan is “locked in concrete.” We urge everyone to attend the meeting next Tuesday night at 7:30 in the Elementary School. Howard W. Holschuh Castleton Rec. Assn. Public Relations Game regulations Editor: In order to help the community understand the policy at Rappahannock County High School concerning basketball games, the following information and rules are presented: Price of adult tickets is $1.50 either pre-sale or at the door. A pre-sale ticket guarantees you admission until 7:30 p.m. If our capacity is reached, the door will be closed and no one will be admitted without a pass or pre-sale ticket. Doors open at 6 p.m. Junior varsity game starts at 6:30 p.m. Varsity game starts at approximately 8 p.m. All spectators must be seated during game time (Skyline District Rule). No loafing in halls or restrooms. Elementary school students must be accompanied by an adult. If you are to pick someone up after the game, it is usually over by about 9:30. * George W. Patterson Athletic Director

T H E L I T T L c F 0 X History is feature of RLEP meeting RAPPAHANNOCK League for Environmental Protection focused on history, as well as the environment, at the organization’s quarterly meeting last Friday night. Mrs. Dorothy Davis and Howard W. Holschuh offered a preview of the “magic lantern” show that’s being prepared by the Rappahannock Bicentennial Commission. Mrs. Rae Ely of Green Springs presented a slide show of the Green Springs Historic District in Louisa County. Mrs. Ely talked about how the people of Green Springs joined together to prevent the state of Virginia from building a prison complex on a large tract of land inside the historic area. Howdy Holschuh has taken slides of historic houses, buildings and places in Rappahannock County. Mrs. Davis narrated, as Holschuh presented the slides to members and guests of RLEP. Once the slide show has been edited and is ready for presentation to groups as part of the county’s Bicentennial program, it will be called a “magic lantern show,” Mrs. Davis said. “Magic lantern” shows were a common form of entertainment in colonial days, she said. Mrs. Davis and Holschuh began their slide tour with the Lederer trail, the path that explorer John Lederer traced through Fauquier and Rappahannock in 1670. Mrs. Davis quoted from Lederer’s diary, noting that she and Holschuh had tried to track down the exact points he’d mentioned, such as the forks of the Rappahannock River and the place at which he stopped following the river and started cross country. Lederer never reached the Shenandoah Valley, Mrs. Davis said. But, if he’d only crossed one more mountain, he would have reached what is now called Chester’s Gap, and could have seen into the valley, Mrs. Davis said. She noted that the Bicentennial hopes to have the Lederer trail found and marked throughout Rappahannock County, before 1976. HOLSCHUH and Mrs. Davis also presented slides of historic structures in Rappahannock that existed during the eighthteenth century. Among them were The Oaks, now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Keyser; Thornton Hill and Montpelier, now owned by Mr. and Mrs. James William Fletcher; a log cabin now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Newbill Miller; the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kramer, and Mt. Salem Church. Other historic sites and markers were included. Mrs. Ely noted she had “a hard act to follow,” when she got up to speak after Holschuh and Mrs. Davis concluded. Mrs. Ely presented slides of the Green Springs Historic District. The historic area covers 10,000 acres and includes 34 structures designated as “historic landmarks” by the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. Mrs. Ely said that the Davis-Holschuh slide tour had convinced her that Rappahannock probably had an equal number of buildings that would qualify for the Virginia Landmark’s register. It was the threat of the state of Virginia placing a massive prison center in what was later designated as the Green Springs Historic District that prompted the Landmark Commission to study and document the historical significance of Green Springs, before that area was affected by construction of the prison facility. Since then, Green Springs has become the first rural National Monument. MRS. ELY told the RLEP audience about the court battles that have come and gone since Governor Linwood Holton announced the state’s plans to construct the prison. The Green Springs battle had established legal precedents, especially pertaining to the National Environmental Protection Law. The prison threat is over, Mrs. Ely said. Even though the state partially justified building the prison because more than a million dollars had already been spent on the site, the state will still save money by moving the prison from Rings and Jewelry Buy for Cash and Save on all Gift Items for Christmas j WALL’S Professional Jeweler Front Royal Green Springs to the state farm near Richmond. The Green Springs prison was to have cost roughly $18 million, but the same facility at the state farm, on property the state already owns, is said to cost $5 million, she said. DURING the fight against the prison, many residents of Green Springs decided to protect the historic and scenic value of the area permanently, by placing their farms in scenic easements. The easements are legal documents which can insure that the owners, heirs or subsequent purchasers of the land can never develop it, for example. The land can still be sold or inherited, but it must remain in its undeveloped state. Almost all property inside the historic district is now in ease ments, Mrs. Ely said, and a number of properties outside, but near, the historic area have been protected as well. Several years of legal battles have left the people of Green Springs about $30,000 in debt, Mrs. Ely said. So Historic Green Springs Inc. sponsors several fund-raising tours and activities throughout the year. Any group that is interested can contact historic Green Springs and a special tour can be arranged, Mrs. Ely said. — PekayPettus Winter Coat )17 Cut M(i« Stmt FRONT ROYAL Every Coat and Pant Coat on sale at Greatly Reduced Prices All Sales on Coats Final No Exchanges, Refunds or Returns

Chapter 10 share From Pare 1 to deny the school board’s request for money to pay a speech therapist was that the schools could use the speech therapist provided by Chapter 10. Luke noted that the Supervisors had saved $16,000 by cutting two positions out of the school board’s request, and one of those was the therapist. SCHWEMER noted that Chapter 10 recently opened a home for retarded women in Culpeper. One of the five women who lives there is from Rappahannock. But, he said, Chapter 10 would not be able to continue to provide services for Rappahannock people unless they re ceived funding from the county. Ke said that those counties that had not contributed their share would be the first to get cut off, if federal funding is diminished. School Superintendent O.A. Norton told the Supervisors he’d hate to see the schools lose the weekly visits by the Chapter 10 speech therapist. Mrs. Beverly Massie, a delegate from Rappahannock to the Chapter 10 Mental Health Ring enlarged to ibow detail. From $189.50~ Daniels jiwiim 635-3912 Front Royal Board, said that there was no way that Rappahannock could get “these vital services more cheaply.” George Patterson, assistant principal at Rappahannock High School, said he felt the services of Chapter 10 are “extremely worthwhile on a high school level.”' James T. Futrell. guidance counselor for the high school, said he’d like “to emphasize what Patterson said.” Becky Burke, a member of the county welfare staff, told the Supervisors that most patients in state mental hospitals are now “voluntary” patients. Except in suicidal or homicidal cases, patients can sign themselves out. “They will need mental health services once they come home,” she said. PETE LUKE said he was surprised, and impressed, with how many people use Chapter 10 services. “Emotionally disturbed people don’t get a lot of publicity,” he said. Luke noted that the county has $8,000 in uncommitted funds. Richard Latham said he felt the county ended up supporting these people one way or another. If retarded people don’t have access to training, they’ll wind up on welfare, he said. Clarence Baldwin said the county should “probably approve” Chapter 10’s request. “If it might help keep people off welfare, I’m all for it,” he said. After the Supervisors approved the additional $2,600 for Chapter 10, Pete Luke quipped to Dr. Schwemer: “Now when I come over there, I want some help.” Herbert Foster added something about expecting to come to Chapter 10 when time comes for him to pay his taxes. THE SUPERVISORS approved the Planning Commission’s intention to use $500 to pay part of the cost of a series of county maps. The maps will reflect an “environmental inventory” of Rappahannock County and will be prepared by the Piedmont Environmental Council of Warrenton. The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection will pay the remaining cost of the maps. Pete Luke said the maps will be useful planning tools and will prove valuable to the county for other services as well. H. B. Wood wanted to know how the salaries of the Planning Commissioners will be paid if their $500 is used for the maps. Luke said the “compensation of members” is a separate fund from the one earmarked for “professional services.” So the Planning Commissioners were not asking for money that had not been previously appropriated to them, Luke said. “But they can’t get that money out of the general fund except by approval of this board,” George Davis said. “Well, if we approve them going ahead with the course of action they’ve outlined, that’s the same thing,” Luke said. H. B. Wood was the only “no” when the vote was called. 0. A. NORTON, superintendent of schools, told the Supervisors he “needed the services of Chapter 10” when he heard that $37,000 would have to be returned by the county school board to the state. Norton explained to the Supervisors why the money had to be returned. The state requires that each county spend a certain amount per student. “In January of 1973, we decided to spend $628 per student based on anticipated enrollment. That budget went into effect for the foil term in 1973. Then in March of 1974, when we calculated the average daily membership for the school term, we had 20 students more than we anticipated. “The state paid for this increased enrollment, sending the extra funds so that we would still be spending $628 per student,” Norton continued. “But this money arrived too late for us to use it in the programs or for staffing. In all, the money sent in after March, when we found the average daily membership was higher than we planned for, amountedto$37,000,” Norton said, adding that $15,000 of that amount came in after July but was earmarked for the previous year. So now, tne money nas to be returned, Norton said, including $8,000 of local funds that was never spent. The General Assembly will make the disposition of the unused funds, Norton said. In other business, the Supervisors approved the Washington Volunteer Fire Department’s plans to build a new fire house. Jennings Hobson told the Supervisors he needed their approval in order to apply for a Farmer’s Home Administration Loan.D OBITUARIES Mrs. North Mrs. Mittie Williams North, 92, of Huntly died December 7, 1974, in Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal. She was born at Huntly on March 8, 1882, the daughter of James Williams and Louise Rutherford Williams, and the widow of Nish North. Mrs. North was a member of Willis Chapel United Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, Aubrey North of Huntly and Richard North of Front Royal; a daughter, Miss Lelia North of Hunt ly; seven grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild. Also surviving is one half-brother, Woodrow Williams of Seaside, Cal.; and a halfsister, Mrs. R.T. Leach of Front Royal. A funeral service was held Tuesday at the Willis Chapel Church conducted by the Rev. Malcolm Maples. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers included John Scott, Dennis Williams, Orley Seal, Allen Williams, Eddie Fox and Giles Partlowe. Turner Funeral Home, Front Royal was in charge of arrangements. □ •CW.MC. May woromombortko root maaatag of Ckritfmat... Gmft leva for Ml FRONT ROYAL

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RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS BRIEFS Guest speaker The Rev. Cecil Carder, field secretary for Thailand serving with the American Baptist Mission in Bangkok, will be the guest speaker at the monthly Brotherhood WMU meeting at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church on Thursday, December 12. The meeting begins with a covered dish supper at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Carder is a native of Culpeper, and Mrs. Carder is a former parishoner oftheMt. Lebanon church, which is located on Route 522 south of Woodville. The public is invited. □ Housewarming The girls of the athletic teams at RCHS held a housewarming party for Miss Ann Spieker at Washington Thursday night. Seniors attending were Molly Dennis, Gail Timmons, Kaye Bennett, Ann Stokes and Beverley Atkins; Juniors, Diane Freeman, Mary Hudson, Carolyn Dodson and Sue Tit chenell and underclassmen, Patricia Mahoney, Connie DelGrosso, Eleanor Phillips, Mae Dunn and Sandra Hudson. Miss Paula Piccard and Mrs. Betty Wood, teachers, also attended. □ BRIDGE PARTY Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jr. entertained the Flint Hill Bridge Club at her home Monday. Her guests were Mrs. Earl Edmonds, Mrs. B. J. Wood, Mrs. W. A. Moore, Mrs. Emory Russell, Mrs. J. S. Browning, Mrs. Paul Miller, Mrs. F. W. Spalding, Mrs. L. B. Burford, Mrs. T. L. Eastham, Mrs. Thomas B. Massie, Mrs. James , Massie and Mrs. W. G. Eastham, Jr. Prizes were awarded Mrs. Edmonds, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Russell and Mrs. James Massie.□ HOMEMAKERS The Flint Hill Homemakers Club will have its Christmas meeting with Mrs. Paul Miller at 7:30 p.m., December 17.□ Marshall Feed & Supply, Inc. Complete Farm Service Center Wayne - Purina - Red Rose Custom Blended Fertilizers Lime - Rock Phosphate Spreader Service TWO LOCATIONS Marshall 364-420! The Plains 253-5261 CAKELESS SALE The Ladies Auxiliary of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad recently sent out letters for a Cakeless Cake Sale to the people in Hampton District. “If you haven’t answered your letter, please do so. As of today we have received $273.50. We thank you all for your generosity in giving to our annual Cakeless Sale. God bless you and have a Merry Christmas,’’ said Ruth F. Clark, President of the Auxiliary.□ BAPTIST SERVICES There will be services at Washington Baptist Church Sunday, December 15 at 11 a.m. Dr. James R. Bryant of Richmond will speak. A fellowship dinner will follow immediately after church. All members of Flint Hill and Washington Baptist churches are invited to come and bring a covered dish.D CHRISTMAS DINNER The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary will have its annual Christmas dinner for the firemen and their families on Sunday December 15, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the fire hall. Each family is to bring a covered dish.D CHRISTMAS LUNCH The annual Christmas luncheon of the Rappahannock County Garden Club will be held Wednesday, December 18, at the Hampton Inn, at 1 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs. J.L. Yowell, THAT OLD FURNACE GIVE YOU THE CHILLS ? call ALLEN’S HEATING for Prompt Courteous Service GAS AND ELECTRIC SYSTEMS ON ALL OIL BURNERS, 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE All work guaranteed. We also carry a quality line of heating and conditioning equipment, with a 20-30% savings through January 15, 1975. Serving Culpeper — Rappahannock — Fauquier Counties CALL TODAY FOR FREE ESTIMATE 1-703-937-5387 987-8482 or Mrs. Morrell Magaritv, 987-8811. Each person attending is asked to bring a small gift wrapped as a Christmas gift. Gift wrappings will be judged. C HUNTLY Mr. and Mrs. Willie B. Mills had as weekend guests their granddaughter, Tammie Harris of Haymarket and Shirley North of Chester Gap. Saturday callers were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris and Mrs. Gladys Williams and granddaughter, Cindy Williams, of Front Royal. The Mills have received word of the marriage, December 3, of their grandson, Gary Reil, to Miss Joana Turner, both of Danville, where they are making their home. Mr. Reil who is a senior in Danville Tech. College is the son of the Mills’ daughter, Mrs. Rosie Bussey, of Roanoke. □ School Menu Rappahannock Elementary Monday, December 16 Hamburgers/buns Potato chips String beans Peaches/grapefruit Milk Tuesday, December 17 Chili/crax. Coleslaw Apricots Brownie Bread/butter Milk Wednesday, December 18 Toasted cheese sandwiches Lima beans /corn Stewed tomatoes Applesauce Milk Thursday, December 19 Roast Turkey/gravy Mashed potatoes Fruit cocktail Cookie Bread/butter Milk Friday, December 20 Tuna fish French fries Green Peas Apple pie Bread/butter Milk H& J GROCERY RT. 231 Open Christmas Day aad New Year’s Day 8 a.m. te 5 p.m. Groceries, gas, beer, and ice. MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR !

Highway bidding postponement announced RESUMPTION of normal bid advertisements for new highway construction projects may be possible in the spring of 1975, but a more realistic prospect is for resumption in late summer or early fall next year, according to the Virginia Highway and .Transportation Commission. Commissioner Douglas B. Fugate explained that the estimated cash balance from which contractors are paid, and which dipped well below projections in September, would not recover sufficiently to permit advertisement of more than a few emergency and specially funded projects sooner than spring. He added that J;he outlook for resumption "of a regular schedule of bid advertisements in late summer or early fall “is much more 'likely.” Fugate said last month that the cash balance of $16.8 million as of September 30 was down sharply from the projected $38 million, and cautioned then that a moratorium on additional construction work probably would be imperative. He now says that further evaluation of the financial condition showed a balance of under $5 million on October 31, and indicated that “we BOSTON NEWS BY MRS. MARIE ATKINS Maj. and Mrs. Phillip P. Duncan and family of Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, arrived Monday to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hawkins. The Rev. and Mrs. Percy Bane and Miss Nina Jenkins spent the weekend in Lexington with Mr. and Mrs. Flander Bane. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Naide had as weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Deal and Larry of Arlington. Mrs. Naide returned home Monday from Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson and Elvis were in-Winchester Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs; Billy D. Updike and infant son David Harland. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kennedy and family of Lynchburg were recent weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fincham had as their guest for the past week, his mother, Mrs. Blanch Fincham of Woodville. Marvin Burke oitnariouesvme and Shelvy Frazier of Castleton were Thursday evening callers of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier, Sr. Miss Donna Canrion and Miss Paula Butler accompanied by members of their families attended Mrs. Amiss’s piano recital in Culpeper Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Dellinger %at the Lord Culpeper Motor Inn Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Karnes in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gibbs of Norfolk were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Butler and family were Sunday dinner guests in the George Butler home. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Boyd of Madison and Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Carpenter of 'Brightwood were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Thornhill, Mary Jane and Linda. Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Griffith and Mrs. Chester Weaver were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Weaver and family in Alexandria. ; Mr. and Mrs. Loring Anderson Jr., Karen Sue and Ernest of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker, Angela and Richard of Leon were guests e during the' weekend of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Peyton and family. Mr>. George Butler, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill, the Rev. John McKay joined by Mrs. A. B. Honts of Front Royal, were Wednesday dinner guests of J. Stant Weaver in Washington in celebration of Mr. Weaver’s birthday.□ Lauder promoted Marine Lance Corporal Larry C. Lauder, whose wife Susan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Scott of Flint Hill, was promoted to his present rank while serving at the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N. C. He is assigned to duties as a test cell operator. A 1973 graduate of Warren County High School, Front Royal, he joined the Marine Corps in August 1973.□ PICTURE FRAMING AND ART SUPPLIES WARREN PAINT AND SUPPLY CO. Main Street And Bine Ridge Avenue 635-9674 FRONT ROYAL. VA. will be very nearly out of money before the end of the year and skirting dangerously low until March of 1975. We will again be extremely low in September, October and November of 1975, and will not be in really good condition until early spring of 1976.” BY THAT time, he said, the cash balance should have reached an estimated $30 million, the minimum level which officials consider desirable to conduct the state’s normal road improvement program. He noted that the projections will be controlled largely by trends in the economy generally, and would be reviewed on a con tinuing basis for possible revisions upward or downward. The Commissioner emphasized that construction projects already under contract will not be disrupted, although some contracts may be curtailed, and added that a principal reason for deferring the additional work was to insure sufficient funds to pay for the current construction. The Commission at present has approximately $340 million in remaining costs for the 262 construction projects under way throughout Virginia. Altogether, those projects bear a total combined contract value of $642 million. Your Happy Christmas Shopping Store Napkins to match.each, 1.50 Foam-back vinyl oval placemat.. each, 1.50 TABLECLOTH: No-iron 100% cotton: 52 x 70" ........$11 60 x 82" oval.$17 70" round.$19 88" round.$30 60 x 84".$17 60" round.$13 KITCHEN TERRIES. 100% cotton. Fringed towel ...... $2 ' Pot holder.85# Oven mitt.1.50 ‘Shadow Fern'... NEW IDEA FROM THE VERA® COLLECTION Sweeping fern print in bone or fresh green. 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CHESTER GAP NEWS MRS. BESSIE PARKS Mr. and Mrs. James F. Lilly and children were in Bunker Hill, W.Va. on Friday visiting his mother, Mrs. Oliver Lilly. Mrs. Guffy Davis of Front Royal spent Sunday with her niece, Mrs. Horace Dulin and Mr. Dulin. Mrs. Jaunita Grimes and Mrs. Marguerite Franz left Sunday for Wakefield Honor roll Wakefield Country Day School, Huntly has announced its academic honor roll for the second grade period just ended. First honors went to David Graham, Markham; Bobby. Gehringer and Diane Lawty, Front Royal; Jamie Dawson, Huntly; Sean Marsh and William Warshauer, Woodville. Second honors went to Tara Welty, Washington; Chris Puray and Susan Kincer, Front Royal; Janet Wayland, Warrenton; Steve Strecky and Mike Blake of Front Royal. Third honors went to George Mullins and Tricia Bourque, Front Roya; Cindy Fritter, Strasburg; Tatine Cole, Flint Hill; Darlene Lawty and Dayton Ward, Front Royal. □ CASTLETON Mrs. Peter Powell of Lancaster, N.H. visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cannon, and Donna from Wednesday through Sunday. Mrs. Beulah Grigsby is a patient in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Becky Frazier of Reva visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson Tuesday.□ PANORAMA REALTY SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA 987-8640 WASHINGTON: Spacious 3 bedroom home on over 6 acres with frontage on Rt. 211. Living room w/fireplace, family room, dining room w/wet bar, new kitchen, breakfast room, den w/fireplace, 2 1/2 baths and partial basement with utility hook ups. $73,500 with large trust assumable at 7 3/4%. NEAR PARK: 25.1 rolling acres' with state road frontage near Ski Area. Several streams, plenty of game and superb views from 12X20 cabin shell. Plenty of seclusion and certified survey. $35,000 with $17,000 assumable at 7%. FLINT HILL: 1.54 acre lot in small residential area north of Flint Hill. $5600 with terms. BOSTON: Over 6 rolling, open acres with frontage on Rt. 522. Excellent views from building site. Year round spring. $11,200. m REALTOR If you are thinking of selling your home, farm or estatej-this may be of interest to you. When you decide to sell, isn’t your main objective to get the most money you can and with the fewest problems possible? Here are eight good reasons why Panorama Realty can help you. 1. We can make almost any property a little more attractive to potential buyers. Through our experience, we know the reasons people do not buy as well as the reasons they do. 2. We can help you determine the right price. Pricing your property above the current market is the most damaging aspect of a sincere effort to sell. 3. We can give your property the best exposure throujgh our sales office, open 7 days a week, our advertising locally and in the Washington area and our growing list of qualified buyers. 4. We qualify potential buyers first. This process eliminates those people unable to meet the price of your property and saves time for both of us. 5. We can sell prospects on taking action. Even the best prospect needs urging to make a commitment. 6. As a third party, we are in a much better position to negotiate the price of your property and help maintain the asking price involved. 7. With the tight money situation we are in a better position to help buyers find mortgage money when needed. 8. We are experienced with the paper work involved in the sale of Real Estate. This experience can save you much time and many headaches. If you are thinking of selling your property give us a call. We’ll be glad to give you some helpful ideas with no obligations involved. James W. Leake - 987-8236 Keeton Barnes - 987-8619 John Barbour - 987-8608 Maurice O’Bannon - 987-8713 John Eubank- 987-8146 their home in Orange, Cal. after several days* stay with their sister-in-law, Mrs. Hubert Gilkey, Jr. following the funeral of their brother, Mr. Gilkey. Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Sealock, Jr. spent the weekend in Fairfax with his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sealock. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leake and family were Sunday dinner guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Woodson Leake in Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. William Ubben and daughter, Virginia, were in Charlottesville Monday. Tammie and Rodney Williams of Front Royal were weekend guests of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas 0. Williams and sons. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Williams and children spent the weekend in Newport News, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Daniel and family, and while there attended a Charley Rich show in the Hampton coliseum. Mrs. Doris Williams was hostess to the ,WMU of the Chester Gap Baptis. Church in the Will iams’ home December 3. Following the group meeting Mrs. Frances Rudacille was honored and surprised with a birthday party. Others present were Mrs. Marie Williams, Mrs. Edith Williams, Mrs. Mary Mathena, Mrs. Evelyn Burke, Mrs: Betty Jean Lilly, Mrs. LaMerle Williams, Mrs. Carolyn Leake, Tony and Jeffery, and Mrs. Gayle Calvert. Mr. and Mrs. James Fox and J. spent Saturday in Washington, D.C. Mrs. R.T. Haslam of Wheeling, W.Va. was a guest in the James E. Williams home over Thanksgiving. The Williams visited Mr. and Mrs. David VonLudwig and family in Front Royal before the VonLudwigs returned to their New York abode. Mrs. S.M. Shelton of Arlington arrived Friday to spend several days with her mother, Mrs. M.M. Chastain, who has been ill, and her sister, Mrs. A.E. Parks. Mrs. Andrew R. Williams and Mrs. Joe Williams, Donna, and Chris, were in Purcellville the first of the week. A Christmas program and play will be given Wednesday evening, December 18 at 7:30 in the Chester Gap Baptist Church with approximately 65 children and young people participating. The public is invited. □ Notice VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER OF VIRGINIA Petitioner vs. AT LAW NO. 657 MRS. VALLIE SMITH, Widow, 5554 Chillum Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. MRS. JOSEPHINE LAWRENCE, Widow 926 Third Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. MRS. MARIE EVERETTS, PENNSYLVANIA. MISS FRANCES JEFFRIES, PENNSYLVANIA. MR. GARLAND JEFFRIES, PENNSYLVANIA. MRS. LAURA H. HARRIS, 308^ Emerson Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011. MRS. PAULINE H. PARKS, 1745 Swann Street, N.W, Washington, D.C. 20009 MRS. RUTH H. SPILLERS, 808 Taylor Street, N.W, Washington, D.C. 20011 MRS. CAROLYN H. HYMAN, 1817 Plymouth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. MRS. GWENDOLYN H. HAMMOND, 808 Quackenbos Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011. MR. THORNTON L. HART, c/0 Mrs. Jewelle H. Alsop, 808 Taylor Street, N. W., Washington, D.C. 20011. MR. HAROLD R. HART, 242 East 24th Street, Apartment #3F, New York, New' York, 10010. MK5. HtLKN H. HAL.El, 41Z4 MantOVa Drive, Los Angeles, California, 90008. MR. DAVID C. HART, 15655 Glastonbury Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48223. MRS. JEANNE H., FITZGERALD, 1312 Somerset Place, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20011. MRS. JEWELLE H. ALSOP, 808 Taylor Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20011. MR. JOHN M. HART, 1363 Michigan Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20017. MR. FRANKLIN B. HART, 7114 7th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011. MR. CHARLES A. HART, 7114 7th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011. AND ANY PERSONS, ADULT, INFANT, OR UNBORN, WHO ARE OR CLAIM TO BE SUCCESSORS IN TITLE TO THE PROPERTY OF OR ESTATE OF CLARA RICHARDS, DECEASED, WHO ARE MADE PARTIES DEFENDANT BY THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PARTIES UNKNOWN, / •' -. ' V . Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE OF SAID COURT: The object of the above styled suit is to acquire by condemnation for highway pur* poses fee simple title to a certain strip or parcel of land in Jackson Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, from the foregoing named defendants, said land being described in detail in the petition Hied by the State Highway Commissioner in the above entitled cause; to apply for the appointment of commissioners by the Court on the 26th day of November, 1974, to ascertain what will be a just compensation for the land taken and damages, if any, which may accrue to the residue beyond the enhancement in value, if any, to such residue by reason of the taking; and It appearing by affidavit filed according to law that there are persons whose names are unknown or persons born or yet to be born who have or may have interests and rights in the subject matter of this cause, and that there are persons who are not residents of the State of Virginia in this cause; WHEREFORE, it is ORDERED that publication be had against the aforementioned non-residents and unknown parties, who are required to appear within ten (10) days after due publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect their rights and interests. And it is further ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Rappahannock, a newspaper published in the County of Rappahannock, and a copy be posted at the front door of the Rappahannock County Circuit Courthouse within ten (10) days after the entry of this Order. ENTER this 26th day of November, i974. E. M. Jones Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia I ASK FOR THIS: O. Leland Mahan HALL, MONAHAN, ENGLE, MAHAN & MITCHELL, Attorneys at Law . ■>'. 3 East Market Street ~ . Leesburg, Virginia 22075 Counsel for Petitioner 12*26

The door of the special ed classroom at RCES under the instruction of Mrs. Julie Boddie was decorated for the holidays. Janet Foster gets a chuckle from the cozy mouse asleep in a shoe with the inscription “not a creature was stirring.” Cows, people, cars tangle A PEDESTRIAN and a cow were allegedly responsible for two separate traffic crashes in Rappahannock in the past few days. Sunday on Route 211 at Sperryville near the Exxon Station an auto went out of control, flipped over and landed in the river. Christian Cavell of Alexandria was operating a 1969 Jaguar when he swerved to avoid striking some pedestrians. The car flipped over and landed in the river, according to Trooper R.A. Baines. The driver was not injured and damage was estimated at $3200. Trooper J.A. Watson investigated a collision Tuesday at Revercomb’s Corner on Route 231. James Sisk of Elkwood driving a 72 International pickup struck an Angus cow belonging to Eldon Farms. Damage was set at $300 and no personal injury resulted, said the officer.□ New and Used Cars and Tracks PIEDMONT Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Inc. 814 N. Main St. Phone 825-2161 Culpeper, Va. Hopkins elected to Phi Beta Kappa William Edward Hopkins, Jr., a senior at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, was recently elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa, national scholastic honor society founded in 1776. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. YOUTH RALLY There will be a Youth Rally at Gid Brown Bible Church Saturday, December 14 at 6 p.m. with special music and special singing. Pastor Richard Woodward of Amissville will speak. Everyone is welcome.□ WOMEN’S SOCIETY December 16 at 7:30 p.m. the Womens Society of Flint Hill Methodist Church will meet with the Rev. and Mrs. Maples at the parsonage.□ W. E. Hopkins, Sr., of Norfolk, owners of “Walnut Knoll” near Woodville, and the grandson of Mrs. R. L. Rudasill of Woodville. □ 4-H club meets The Flint Hill 4-H members met December 9 and discussed plans for a fair in tire fall. Members decided to make an exhibit for the fair. They also decided to go Christmas caroling in Flint Hill on December 23. Plans to have a White Elephant Sale sometime in February to raise money to buy materials for our projects were discussed. After the business meeting, members made Christmas table decorations and snowmen pins made with buttons and felt. Members and friends will meet at Mrs. Ester Settle’s house on December 23 at 5 p.m. to go Christmas caroling.—by Tammy Settle 111 111 i I HERBS in Hanging baskets and window boxes Ready to cut for seasoning Oak Forest Gardens 987-8347 Woodville, Va. HP-318:8-TraCk Cartridge Player/Recorder, Record Player, FM Stereo-FM/AM Radio Now you can make your own 8-track Tape Cartridges as well as play them. The Sony HP-318 will make stereo cartridges directly from records, radio, other tape players, or from a stereo microphone. And professional results are assured. Sony Automatic Record Level Control produces distortion-free tapes without constant control monitoring. And there’s more. A 3-speed BSR auto-manual turntable with ceramic cartridge, diamond stylus and cueing lift lever. An FM Stereo-FM/AM radio with FET Front-end FM tuner and automatic switching of FM mono-stereo broadcasts. An all-silicon solid-state amplifier with inputs and output, for cassette or reel to reel tape decks. And dual 2-way high fidelity speakers. Why settle for just playing 8-track cartridges when the Sony HP-318 will make them, too? Come in and hear for yourself. 8-Track music center. “ITS A SONY1: ONE 8-TAPE FREE WITH THE PURCHASE OF ANY THREE OTHERS. CULPEPER MUSIC CENTER 200 N. Main St. Culpeper, Va.

AMISSVILLE NEWS By GINNY PIERSON Mrs. William Keim has returned to her home after spending three weeks in Honolulu, Hawaii with her mother, Mrs.v George Campbell. Mrs. E.G. Hackley was called to Virginia Beach Thursday due to the illness of her daughter, Janet, who is a patient in a hospital there. Mrs. Gladys Mozingo is spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Hackley. Mrs. Hackley has been sick. Now some news on the brighter side — Camilla Jones celebrated her first birthday with her family Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jones and Courtney over the weekend. The WSCS of Amissville United Methodist Church held its Christmas party Wednesday with Mrs. Charles Davis as hostess. The Friendship Bible study group had a covered dish party Wednesday at the home of Mrs. James Paul. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pierson spent Friday in Washington, D.C. and Hanover, Pa. Wayne Deal of Culpeper visited the Piersons Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Donahey and family attended the Christmas Party for I.B.M. personnel Saturday in Manassas. " Those attending the Bi-Centenniel Pageant Sunday evening at Culpeper Baptist Church included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Settle, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Settle, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Burner, and their families, Donna Stover and Donna Earley. Thomas O’Halloran spent last week in Philadelphia where he attended the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons and this week is in Boston, Mass, for the meeting. Mrs. Ann Carder of Culpeper was an afternoon visitor Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Doyle.□ friends Women’s water and stain resistant brushed pigskin Hush Puppies* boot. Fleece lined for toasty warm toes. Thick crepe sole and heel to keep out the cold and wet. Six6c5 thru 12 INSTOCK CHRIS I • TanSuodo ^ • Brown Loathor Tan Suada CUDDLES III SNOCAPm Water and stain resistant pigskin Hush Puppies* boot all laced up over fluffy white trim. Inside a nice warm fleece linings Underfoot a ridged sole and heel so you won’t flij> over winter. r Brown Swdt i Hush NOW OPEN 9 to 9 Monday thru Saturday Hippies* are your dogs best friends! * shoci Brooke Miller does some fancy hand and foot work in Tuesday night’s JV basketball game with Page County Panthers. The local Panthers took the contest with a 51-33 score. Backing him up are Panthers Allen Smoot and James Jordan. Jerry Campbell is JV coach. Photos by Susan Latham Allen Smoot, Panther JV, gets the tip-off in Tuesday’s game with Page County. James Jordan, 40, and Keith Roberts, 12, are poised for action which netted the Rappahannock team a victory. Choose and Cut Your Own Live CHRISTMAS TREE Beavtiful fragrant Douglas Fir, 4 to 12 feet. Open December 14 - 23 fromx9 til5 (Sundays 1 te 5) At Washington, Virginia, 23 miles west ef Warrenten en II.S. Route 211. fellow the Christmas Tree signs.

Holiday driving needs extra care HOLIDAY driving poses special problems for motorists. Heavy traffic, winter weather and drinking drivers combine to make Christmas the second most fatal holiday period of the year. In 1973, 18 fatalities were reported on Virginia’s highways during the four-day Christmas holiday, according to the Highway Safety Division of Virginia. “Unfortunately, alcohol is all too prevalent on our highways during the Christmas and New Years holidays,” says John T. Hanna, Division director. ‘‘Any motorist anticipating an evening of drinking should make provisions to get home safely. We hope that party hosts will find their guests an alternate way home if necessary,” concluded the safety official. Year-round safe driving habits that should not be forgotten in the Christmas rush include: • Defensive driving. This also applies to parking lots which are usually congested with shoppers. • Prepare your car for cold weather driving. A mechanically sound vehicle is necessary at all times of the year. • Wear safety belts. Lap and shoulder belts protect passengers and drivers when mishaps occur. Infants and toddlers should travel in protective devices designed for their size. “Since Christmas and New Years are seasons for good cheer, let this reflect in your driving habits. Don’t let your driving suffer because of late hours or shopping hassles. Calm and courteous driving is especially important during this hectic season,” concluded the safety official. □ Weavetb —-Inc."The Valley’s Outstanding Store99 | ROYAL PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER FRONT ROYAL, VA. Announcing a new star in our roster of famous brands . Lady Manhattan in Blouses of Kitten-Soft Qiana! The I ns I rons. sensuous sliirl to d r<‘ss up or down for any occasion, any look. Iii .soft blur. pink, green. white. nocha. 10 to IS. 16.00 TV Bright Touch Qiana belted .shirt m whit< ivory, nocho. yellow, corn/, nm/. block. .sizes 10 to IS. 20.00 Open each night ’til Christmas

NEW SUBSCRIBERS SUBSCRIBERS and renewing readers which we have received recently include C.H. Chrisman, Edith 0. Baker, Byrd Updike, Clarence Compton, Miss Gladys Payne, Mrs. Albert Doub, 2years; Mrs. Mary H. Lea, Earl Putnam, Martin Sterenbuch, Martha Alther, Mrs. Lloyd Sims and Mrs. Olin Cagle. More are S. T. Smith, Robert Underwood, Eric Forester, Mrs. Francis Updike, William Faulconer, Stewart Henry, D. L. Price, Mrs. Ora Barbour, Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Roberts, Willie Payne, Mrs. Robert Rutherford, Clarence Talley, Lois A. Frazier, Oliver Johnson and F. M. Baumgardner. In addition are Marvin Dodson, Mrs. Jack Nicholson, Mrs. A.I. Lohman, Mental Heaith Service, Arthur Zimmerli, William C. Tharpe Sr., Darrel Damer, William McCoy, Reginald Wayland, Kyle P. Lundin, Cary W. Massie, Blackburn Clark, D. R. Askew, Mrs. Pete -Huff, Mr^. Wesley Woodward, Verner Jeffers CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE Now Through December 24 Model KF332M Westinghouse 30" Electric Range with Continuous-Cleaning Oven • Continuous-Cleaning Oven —cleans itself automatically, every time you cook—at no extra cost • Oven Look-In Window • Automatic Timing Center with 60 minute timer • Appliance receptacle • 1,001 heat controls • Three 6", one 8' Plug-out Corox* high-speed surface units • Oven and surface unit signal lights • Interior oven light • Two nickel-plated oven racks • Full-width storage drawer 246.50 Reg. 289.95 Westinghouse Heavy Duty IS lb. WASHER WITH OPTIONAL HAND WASH AGITATOR Here's a washer that tackles thetoughest family size wash yet handles your most delicate hand washables safely. No matter what your wash day problem is, this big capacity Westinghouse can do the job! __ 225.65 Reg. 279.95 LA490PXW Washer 215*65 Reg. 259.95 Westinghouse Heavy Duty ELECTRIC OR GAS CLOTHES DRYER Exclusive Cross-Vane Tumbling tumbles clothes over and over and back and forth for fast, effective drying for all your clothes. An ideal mate for your Westinghouse Heavy Duty Washer. \ Modal DE600P 179.00 Reg. 209.95 BESTBUY ^11 14 cu. ft Froot-Froe 2-Door Refriflerotor-Froozer Model RT141R • No defrosting ever in freezer or refrigerator sections • Deep door shelves. • Magnetic door gaskets • Separate temperature controls 282.50 Reg. 359.95 Model KF334R Reg. 299.95 Westinghouse 30*1 nch Electric Range with O C T CA Continuous Cleaning Oven A ** # • * v Model KF334R Permanent Press Automatic Dryer! ^^*335 Gas model slightly higher Model DE470P Model DG470P • Permanent ^ress and ^ Regular-Dry cycles e Exclusive Cross-Vane tumbling 159.25 Mo<MDE470P Reg. 189.95 Model RT173R 332.00 *<09.95 □ Continuous Cleaning Oven □ Automatic timing center with 60-minute timer □ "Timed” appliance outlet (fuse protected) □ Two 6" Plug-Out Corox® High Speed surface units □ Two 8” Plug-Out Corox High Speed surface units □ Two surface unit signal lights □ Infinite Heat Control between "Off’’ and “High” □ Lift-off oven door with seal □ Large broiler pan with grid □ Full-width storage drawer You can be sure.. .if it’s Westinghouse The Sure Service symbol means prompt, complete, professional service by thousands of Westinghouse trained technicians anywhere you live or move in the U.S.A. RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS’ CO-OP Sperryville, Vo. 987-23)1

Basketball season is at hand and the first home game was Tuesday night when two Panther teams met. Rappahannock and Page County are both “Panthers.” Backing up the team were the cheer Saving electricity urged by power company DESPITE the coal strike settlement, Allegheny Power System companies—which include The Potomac Edison Company—are still appealing to all customers for resiraint in the use of electricity. The appeal is directed to individual residential users, commercial establishments, industries, and municipalities, according to company officials. Coal stockpiles at some APS stations are nearing a dangerously low level since deliveries to power stations were cut off in mid-November as a result of the national strike in the coal industry. Practically all APS generation is coal-fired. Company officials said that even after the miners go back to work it will take from 10 days to two weeks for substantial deliveries to arrive at most power stations. OFFICIALS said that the response to this appeal for voluntary restraint, and actual deliv ery of coal to the stations, will determine whether any other steps will be necessary. Allegheny Power has instituted internal power conservation measures to help extend coal supplies. All customers are asked to eliminate all non-essential uses of electricity and, to the extent possible, reschedule other uses to off-peak hours—late evening or early morning. APS companies serve about one million customers in parts of five states— Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio.D BIRTH ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. W. Rapley Owings of Amissville announce the birth of a son, Michael Fitzgerald, on November 28, 1974 in Warren Memorial Hospital. Grandparents of the infant are Mr. and Mrs. I.N. Forward of Vero Beach, Fla. and Mrs. Arthur P. Posey of Madison. C FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE, iftC. Marshall, Va. 22115 364-4861 364-4871 Horse Sale Sat, Dec 14-1 pm Season’s Greetings Sale Tuesday, December 17-2 P.M. NO SALE Tuesday, December 24 Fat Cattle Sale Tuesday, December 31 - 2 P.M. Located on Rt. 55 approx, one mile east of Marshall. leaders and fans. Cheerleaders, left to right, are Beth Parker, Donna Cannon, Cindy Cumins, Connie DelGrosso, Mary Hudson, Ellen Timbers, Millie North, on bench in rear, and Raye Rector. tj^heWinal $.'rtbutg CEMETERY MEMORIALS CLORE FUNERAL HOME PHONE 825-2361 “The Home of Thoughtful Service” CULPEPER Pewter Pendants An Exciting New Fashion Idea from REED ik BARTON . i From $995 Chains Included k !> An elegant new collection of 8 pendants from Reed & Barton -r marvelously sculptured in solid pewter — me "hottest" metal in today's fashion world. Complete with matching 24" chains. Gift-boxed. ith >xed. j Eight styles are: Owl, Heart, Pine Tree, Thunderbird, Teardrop, Mecca, Swan, and Trillium. ——M 118 N. MAIN ST. CULPEPER

The spirit of the coining holiday season is be coming apparent at. Rappahannock County E16 mentary School. The bulletin boards in the cor ridors and cafeteria project the Christmas mes sage. These students pause following lunch to Inspect Santa as he soars above snow-covered roof tops. In the Library, Christmas Angels proclaim “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.” WE HELP YOU... ■ Commonwealth IT YOURSELFl 8 h. LUMBER AND HARDWARE CENTER OVER 90 YEARS OF HELPFUL SERVICE Lumber Harduate' Buihjinp Materials □ Building Plans □ Ceiling Tile □ Doers □ Floor Tile □ Flooring □ Formica (Laminated) □ Windows \ □ Garden Supplies □ Insulation □ Lawn Mowers □ Millwork □ Moldings □ Roofing □ Wall Board □ Paneling □ Pegboard □ Plywood □ Power Tools □ Sapolin Paints □ Siding □ Sta-Dri Commonwealth Corporation Free Delivery m 424 Manassas St. Front Royal 635-2176 Now'^vailable For Sale Two Fine Historic Properties CHARMING OLD STUCCO ^HOUSE in the center of Washington, Va. —3 bedrooms, 2 baths, well p^portioned rooms, center hall, living room, dining room, den, kitchenVgarage and outbuildings. Large lot with over 50 boxwoods. Owner financing available. NETHERS Mii.i.—4 bedroom frame farm house in excellent condition with historic mill on property; two ponds, small guest house, long frontage on Hughes . River. Owner financing. Priced to sell. We also have available a number of other houses, farms and acreage tracts for your inspection._. COUNTRY ROADS PROPERTIES Washington,Virginia22747 ■v's' .- ''s'Y'b i ■';■■•;•;7>.v<; ' Michael Marsh v ^ / Jr Sale* Manager 703-987-8389 BRIDGE PARTY Mrs. Elmo Flynt entertained the Sperryville Bridge Club and additional guests for dessert bridge at her home in Washington on Friday night. Those playing were Mrs. Brown Miller, Mrs. Dale Metzinger, Mrs. E. N. Montague, Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mrs. R. E. Wood, Mrs. C. E. Johnson, Jr., Mrs. Ian Pryde, Mrs. E. A. McNear, Mrs. L. J. Kilby, Mrs. R. E. Thompsen, Mrs. Roy L. Reeve and Mrs. H. M. Keyser. Prize winners were Mrs. Quaintance, Mrs. Pryde, Mrs. Kilby and Mrs. Keyser. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT A Christmas pageant, “A gift for Mary’s Boy Child,” will be presented by the Sperryville United Methodist Church Sunday, _ December 22 at 7:30 p.m. Santa ; Claus will also make his appear- ^Candlelight services will be on Christmas Eve, December 24 at 7 p.m.D On Tuesday Mr. ana Mrs. tester Deal joined by Mrs. Mildred Russo Jr. of Hannastown, Pa. and Mrs. John Creel of Culpeper were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wayland. Mrs. Creel and Mrsv Beulah Armentrout of Front Royal were recent overnight guests of the Chester Waylands. Mr. and Mrs. George Bain of Arlington and Mrs. Mary Quaint - ance of Sperryville. were Sunday, visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson, Mrs. W.R. Burke and Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners attended the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. • J;P. Dellinger* Sunday at Lord Culpeper Motor Inn. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Spicer and children Konrad and Sherri of Richmond were Sunday visitors of Mrs. H.B. Winfrey. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest and Patsy were Mrs. Willis Butchard and daughters Valarie and Teresea of Fredericksburg. Miss Beth O’Bannon of Middleburg was a Sunday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice O’Bannon. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz and children Greg and Philip were . Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Winston Sibert and daughter Becky of Sterling. Harold Brown of Winchester is visiting his brother Robert L. Brown for several days. The Woodville W.M.U. special Season of Prayer Meeting was held Friday at the home of Mrs. Raymond JohnsomD WOODVILLE NEWS By MRS. JUNE CLARK Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson were hosts to the WoodvilleHomemakers Club for its annual Christmas Party, Tuesday night with 16 members present and three visitors. After a short business session, games were played and gifts exchanged. Refreshments and a social hour followed. Mr. and Mrs. Collier Fox of Luray were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Clark and and Misty Hitt. Sunday guests werb Jimmie Hitt and daughter Travis Marie, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Taylor and children, Penny, Jeff, Robin and Bernie Taylor and Miss.Nancy Taylor all of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Compton of Reva were' Sunday visitors of Mrs. Chloe Brown and Miss Elva Bruce. A EARLY’S CARPET SALES A SERVICE S LARGE DISPLAY OF NATIONALLY KNOWN BRANDS IMPORTED ORIENTALS ALSO REMNANTS Featuring BARWICK PATCRAFT MASLAND MOHAWK ALEXANDER SMITH RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL BUDGET TERMS CUSTOM r DRAPERIES - SLIPCOVERS (MADE LOCALLY) CUSTOM & STOCK WINDOW SHADES WALL-TO-WALL CARPET INSTALLATIONS \ ? VISIT OUR SHOWROOM OR CALL FOR EXPERT RUG CLEANING SHOP AT HOME SERVICE \ Call 937-4404 or 825-9232 128 Main St., Culpeper, Va. :■) (Rt. 211) Amissvjlle, Va

WASHINGTON NEWS By Elizabeth Streagle Mrs. F. W. Spalding of Flint Hill with Mrs. L. J. Turner, Miss Mary Miller Wood and Miss Annie Miller Almond spent the day Saturday in Seven Corners. Mrs. Mary Lea returned home Sunday after a two-week visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Cargill in Bedford. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sentz have moved into their home here. Miss Karen Kuhn spent the weekend in Farmville. Mrs. Henry L. Miller of Luray was a Sunday visitor of Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett. Judge and Mrs. W. F. Moffett Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Jones attended the dedication ceremony of the new Fauquier Courthouse in Warrenton Sunday. Gov. Mills Godwin was the speaker. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke were Jennings Burke and Miss Marilyn Crawford of Alexandria. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Slaughter of Leesburg were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser. Recent dinner guests of the Keysers were Mr. and Mrs. Graham Moseley of Culpeper, Dr. Kathleen* Munn and Miss Margaret Ludwig of Falls Church. Thursday, the Democratic Committee and their spouses were entertained at dinner at Hampton Inn. Dr. and Mrs. Mervyn Jeffries of Bethesda spent last weekend at ASC committeemen are announced RESULTS of the December 4 election of ASC community committeemen for 1975 have been announced by T. R. Taylor, chairman of the Rappahannock County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation (ASC) committee. Farmers elected^to the committees were: SOUTH: Raymond M. Johnson, chairman; Earl J. Kilby, vicechairman; James H. Falls, regular Member; James Ashby, first alternate; Marvin Dodson, second alternate. CENTRAL: Thomas B. Massie, chairman; Thomas Lee, vicechairman; Ian Pryde, regular member; E. M. Jones, first alternate; Louis Moore, Jr. second alternate. NORTH: Elmer Jenkins, chairman; I. L. Parrish, vice-chairman; Thomas G. Eastham, regular member; W. G. Eastham, first alternate; T. V. Williams, second alternate. Taylor also announced the county ASC convention to be held on December 17 in the ASCS Office, where farmers will be elected to fill vacancies on the county committee. Taylor said convention delegates will also elect a county committee chairman, vice-chair man, and two alternates to the committee for the coming year. The recently-elected ASC community committee chairman, vicechairman and regular member automatically become delegates to the county convention. ASC county and community committees are in charge of local administration of national farm programs.□ 1 FIRE, RESCUE Sperryville Rescue Squad answered three calls this week. Monday, December 2, Mrs. Jake Yowell was carried from her home at Slate Mills to Culpeper Memorial. December 8 the squad answered a call to an accident in Sperryville but services were not needed. December 10, Morris Carter of Sperryville was carried to Newton Baker Hospital in Martinsburg, W. Va. Washington Rescue Squad carried Gilbert Cameron from his home at Washington to Warren Memorial December 4. On December 7, Steve Bailey was transported to his home from Fauquier Hospital. □ STARTING DECEMBER 13 LERNER’S DEPARTMENT STORE * Culpeper, Vo. will be open every night until 8 p.m. through December 23. Christmas Eve, December 24, closing will be at 5:30 p.m. SHOP LERNER’S FOR Fine Quality Gifts for the Entire Family their home in Tiger Valley. Luncheon guests Monday of Mrs. W. C. Campbell were Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Snead Jr. of Rixeyville. Mrs. Campbell celebrated her 84th birthday Saturday. Guests during the weekend of Mrs. Gabe Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther and children of Sperryville and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burke and Jeff. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairfax were recently guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Canova in Roanoke. Miss Diane DeBergh left Monday for Aspen, Colo, for several weeks stay. Mrs. Alice Wood was a guest Friday of Mrs. C. G. Reid and Mrs. Gladys Bowie in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Carter III and children spent the weekend in Princeton, W. Va. as guests of Mrs. Ben W. Bird and Mrs. A.B. Fleschman. Sunday guests of Mrs. Jack Nicholson were Mr. and Mrs. far Clarence Nicholson of Front Royal. Miss Susan Latham of Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg arrived home Tuesday to spend the Christmas holidays with her mother Mrs. Sarah Latham and family. Mrs. David Streagle and daughter Sarah Kearns of Falls Church visited in the Latham home Tuesday. Mrs. David Streagle and children Shannon and Marc and Susan Latham were in Falls Church Wednesday evening to attend the celebration of the first birthday of Sarah Kearns Hoadley. ,.J Saturday Shannon andr Marc Streagle visited Martha Jane Carder at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Carder in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Buntin spent Tuesday in Falls Church where Mrs. Buntin attended a Department of Welfare meeting and they had dinner in the evening with Mr. and Mrs. Simon Kamminga.D V MAKE HER S A White Christmas Select a or a TV Appliance Color or Black & White I All f Appliances Reduced Factory Service & SHOP ALL 3 STORES oa “FURNITURE SQUARE STOKES FURNITURE COMPANY ^ Mala 6 Ctiostor Sts. DswatsM Frs«t Royal

Cindy Cumins TEN MORE days til Christmas Vacation! You can be sureR.C.H.S. students will be counting the days eagerly and keeping their fingers crossed fearing some of this rain we’ve been getting might turn into gobs of snow! We’ll all need the time to rest up before exams! Student pictures came in last Friday which means the annual staff will be spending much of it’s time sorting pictures, planning lay-outs and working on write-ups. Annuals were on sale Monday, Wednesday and Friday of last week. Additional group pictures were taken Wednesday. The staff has really been working hard to produce an annual that is unique this year. Juniors have almost finished selling all their candy in order to earn money for this year’s prom. There are still a few bars left! Two representatives from Lord Fairfax Community College came to talk to R.C.H.S. Seniors last Monday to inform them of funding and other general college information. Our Rappahannock Panthers played the Page County Panthers at a home game this past Tuesday. Unfortunately our varsity Panthers did not end up with a victory but the J.V.’s played a fine game beating the “other Panthers” with a score of 51-35. Needless to say all our Panther fans were happy and proud about the team’s success. Congratulations guys and keep up the good work! The next game is Friday with Central High School. Say,“get up, get going, really sock Jt to ‘em Panthers!” Friday we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed for two victories! Have a nice weekend! □ We are now taking orders for Christmas Oysters Fresh Seafood Fish + Shrimp + Crabmeat ^ Scallops ♦ Oysters One gallon FREE oysters to be given away Friday. Dee. 20. Co ne and Register. TICKS SEA FOOD Friday & Saturday 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. HERNDON CHEVROLET LOT LEE STREET WARRENTON —Winner need not be present at drawing Culp«p«r, Va. ^ SOUTHGATE SHOPPING CENTER ^ CHRISTMAS SALE! The Very Best in Men s and Ladies Wear ! 20 % OFF • ** /{rnnltir Prirrs j- Men’s Sport Coats and Suits Ladies Dresses and Coats SHOP 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. j <4 A cm% of Frer Parking The medical center under construction at Washington by Drs. Werner Krebser of Huntly and Jerry Martin, Flint Hill is coming along on schedule with completion nearing. FLINT HILL NEWS Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Pullen were James Pullen and James Jr. of Falls Church. Mrs. Ruth Lillard spent Thursday through Saturday in Falls Church with Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hawkins and returned to Warrenton to spend the night with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lillard. Mrs. Eartha Corbin was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Chadwell in Front Royal from Friday until Monday. Mrs. Irving Corbin and Mike of Hartwood were overnight guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Foster. Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Charles Foster spent Monday in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crane of Lanham, Md. visited Mr.andMrs. M. H. Brady Saturday. Tuesday guest of the Bradys was Mrs. Calrence McCulloch of Fairfax who also visited Mrs. Mary Alice Pullen in Amissville. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller were W. O. and Mrs. Ernest Wyatt and children of Newport News. Mrs. Christine Vest Martin, Mrs. Grady Vest and Chrystal spent Sunday in Manassas. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sours in Warrenton and Sunday visited Mrs. Linda Haney in Alexandria. Mrs. Hattie Lillard is spending some time with the Lillards. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Maude Dodson and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Atkins were Mrs. Virginia Gochenour and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Gochenour and baby of Luray. Kecent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Moore were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sours and daughter Betty of Leona, N.J. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Welch and Ryan of Richmond were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Welch from Tuesday through Sunday. Overnight guests of the Welches on Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. James Garwood and Robin of Manassas. Visiting in the Welch home during the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Chadwell of Front Royal, Mrs. James Fincham, Mrs. Owen Sealock, Edward Welch, Michael Welch, George Grimsley, Jim Lum and Eddie Williams. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carson Lillard were Miss Jean Lillard of Alexandria and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Lillard of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson Biggs and Mrs. Thelma Russell were recent visitors of Mrs. Mary J. Russell at Orlean.D Christmas Program The Christinas program at Rappahannock County Elementary School will be held for the students on Thursday, December 19 at 2 p.m. Another presentation for parents and any interested persons will be given Friday, December 20 at 9 a.m. The public is invited to attend the Friday morning program.□ WANTED SCRAP CAST IRON W* an now paying $2#00parcWT up 1000 lbs. Omr 1000lbs. 50 ■N,CWT Any OuantitMs. Mhmd to our yard in Cmpaptr. Bingham & Taylor Foundry 825-8334 Culpapar, Virginia

SPERRYVILLE NEWS MRS. B.M. VARNER Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Yowell of Etlan and Mrs. John Coates and daughter, Marsha of Brightwood were visitors Sunday afternoon of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers. Mrs. Frank Tabler returned home Sunday after receiving treatment in Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. George Devers of Front Royal were visitors Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Devers. Kim Burke of Front Royal recently spent several days with Kristi Clarke in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Clarke. Luncheon guests Sunday of Mrs. Frances Thornton were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thompson, Ann Rodes Thompson of Fork Union and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Thornton III and son, Philip of Richmond. The Thompsons and Mrs. Thornton vis Culpeper adopts land use tax law CULPEPER County is the most recent Virginia county to adopt a land use tax plan. The County Board of Supervisors adopted the land use tax system last week by a vote of 5 to 2. The Culpeper law, like those in existence in Fauquier, Loudoun and Prince William, permits lower tax assessments for land used for agriculture, horticulture and forestry. In Culpeper, the law was backed by the Farm Bureau Federation in the county, and was opposed by builders and developers. The motion to adopt the land use tax measure was made by Supervisor William R. Smith, who thought that the new law will preserve some open space in the county and “prevent another Fairfax.” Marvin L. Bates, another Supervisor who supported the taxmeas ;ynfiwcf j i i 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 Heme, Ine. PRIVATE AMBULANCE CEMETERY MEMORIAL M) l^nrilHi RmI Calprptr. V*. SIMMS ure, was reported as saying that he supported the law to insure “fairness in taxation.” SUPERVISORS J. Robert Miller and Walter P. Jones, opposed the law on grounds that it would mean higher taxes for land owners not eligible for land use assessments. Spotsylvania County Supervisors tabled a similar measure last summer. □ ited Mrs. Rodes Brown in Bon Air Home, Stephens City, in the afternoon. Members of the Administrative Board of the United Methodist Church and other guests of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Devers Tuesday night were the Rev. Malcolm Maples, Mrs. Ranny Aylor, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Kenyon, Mrs. Nina B. Brown, Mrs. Virginia Lewis, Mrs. Lee Swindler, Mrs. Jerry Brown, Hugh Crisman, Mr. and Mrs. James Swindler, Julian Brown, Mrs. Donald Carroll, Mrs. R.A. Baines, Bobby and Lee Baines and Nelson Nethers. Ms. Dorothy Leake returned home Sunday after surgery at Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville. Mrs. Clarice Clark spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. M.B. Rector in Atoka. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hawkins were visitors Sunday afternoon of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones in Front Royal. Mrs. J.B. Perkins, Cindy and Douglas Cumins spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Dawson Nail and family in Falls Church. Larry Wayland and son Sean of Viewtown were guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Wayland. Mrs. E.W. Gore was a Sunday overnight guest. Capt. Seigfried Lehmann of Kassel, Germany and Capt. and Mrs. Ulrich Maeyer and daughters, Nicole and Heidi of Reston were weekend guests of Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Quaintance. They were joined Sunday by Capt. and Mrs. Ludwig Brinker and daughter, Stephanie of Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. F.R. Taylor of McLean were luncheon guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor and Heather and Mrs. F.D. Coffey, Jr. were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nethers in Flint Hill. Mrs. Virginia Lewis accompanied her niece, Mrs. J.R. Hudson of Luray, to Seven Corners last Thursday. David Lyne was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Boaz in Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Reeve have returned from a vacation and were guests of Mrs. G.W. Fullerton in Reform, Ala. and Mr. and Mrs. Roy M. Reeve in Mt. Dora, Fla.D Come From Central Hardware in Downtown Culpeper /■ C&cfac' GRASS ^ SHEAR ^ Along edges, under fences, around trees, against walls . . . the versatile Oisston Cordless Electric Grass Shear delivers 'Jpush-button trimming'' anywhere. *18** C&ofac' UPRIGHT A lull 43' toll, you , just walk along delivering a beautiful trim to the grass below —all controls in the handle for easy operation. 4 /GRASS SHEAR $26*8 -SUDS -TRICYCLES -WAGONS -VOLLEY BALLS -BASKETBALLS - BADMINTON SETS - ICE SKATES aB sizes for rim and women -AIR RIFLES - TIMEX WATCHES and CLOCKS - ELECTRIC RAZORS - ELECTRIC COMBS for boys and girls - FIREPLACE FIXTURES -All kinds of Power Tools Free Gift Wrapping Open Until 8 p.m. Friday Until Christmas ELECTRIC TOASTERS POPCORN POPPERS WAFFLE IRONS HAIR SETTERS & DRYERS BLENDERS & MIXERS TOOTHBRUSHES WATER PICS Central Hardware Company 172 I. Davis St. _Phone 825-9224 Culpeper, Ya.

A short history of Christmas trees By WESLEY P. JUDKINS Virginia Tech Extension Horticulturist THE CHRISTMAS tree is one of the world’s most attractive and expressive holiday symbols. If you would like to see some beautiful pictures of Christmas trees from around the world, browse through a copy of “The Trees of Christmas” by Edna Metcalfe. Hiis book contains full page colored pictures of twenty-three trees, decorated as would be typical for many countries. Each picture has a brief and interesting commentary which describes some of the sacred, traditional, or festive customs related to the Christmas tree being illustrated. This book is based on the annual exhibit of trees from many lands which is one of the outstanding displays of the Cheekwood Fine Arts Center in Nashville, Tenn. In addition to the pictures, and information about Christmas activities and customs, the book includes instructions for making the decorations which are commonly used in each country. Many of the ornaments can be made from paper, aluminum, or small pieces of plywood which are available around the average home. Germany is a nation steeped in Christmas lore, and much of the world’s Christmas tradition is of German origin. Martin Luther is one of several individuals who have received credit for the introduction of the Christmas tree. On Christmas Eve, after a walk under the stars, he set up an evergreen tree in his home, and lighted it with candles to symbolize Christ as the Light of the World. EVERY GERMAN family has a tree which relatives or intimate friends are invited to help decorate. The tree is lighted with candles and decorated with ornaments of glass and tinsel, sweet "'Try Yowell Hardware First v For Your Christmas Shopping Check Catalog for Great Christmas Gifts S. Mist Curler Hi or to temperature settings^ Water reservoir can be filled from faucet. Ideal for rolling curls and tendrils. BORG Bath Scale $749 $11.00 vahN Tickle your tootsies. Luxurious powder puff soft mat cuddles your feet while you weigh. Famous hr flavor cooking | The whole family will love it. S-L-O-W cooking in genuine stoneware simmers to full flavor at L-O-W temperatures. Start in the morning... meat and vegetables are ready for delicious serving 8-10-12 hours later. Open Friday till 9p.m. Shop at the Store With Hie Sentry ^ Above The Door ( Where the Old Meets _ the New YOWHI HARDWARE & SURREY CO., IRC. 171 E. DAVIS STREET • BOX 311 • CULPEPER, VIRGINIA PHONE 703-825-0741 meats, apples, gilded nuts, and a few small toys. The idea of a merry Christmas took firm root early in the history of England. Through the centuries, the holiday season has been a time of song and feasting. Mince pies and plum pudding are distinctly English. Evergreens were brought into houses and decorated to add Christmas cheer. Although carol singing began in several European countries in early times, it achieved a great popularity in England. Carols were originally simple, happy tunes suggesting dance rhythms rather than the music of hymns. It may be surprising to learn that the tree has not always been a part of the American Christmas scene. Christmas itself had a hard time in Colonial New England, where Puritans forbade any observance of the season. However, the Germans and Moravians of Pennsylvania, enjoyed and practiced the customs of their homelands. THE DECORATING of Christmas trees gradually spread in pioneer America. Gilded egg cups, gay paper ornaments, small dolls and other items were attached to the evergreen branches. In the remote cabins of early settlers, handmade toys, pine cones, gingerbread cookies, or a new pair of knitted socks or mittens were used. In Tidewater Virginia, Christmas customs from England dominated the celebration of the season. It was a time for parties, balls, hunts, and visiting relatives and friends. Gayly decorated trees were found in every home, covered with strings of popcorn, gilded nuts, globes of bright paper, and candles. Christmas was unknown in Japan until about a century ago. It has now become a popular festive and religious holiday period. Christmas trees are decorated with small toys and dolls, fluted paper ornaments, small fans, and candies in gay wrappings. CHRISTMAS in Brazil comes in midsummer instead of during the winter. The tree may be decorated with ornaments similar to those used in the United States. However, in this tropical country it is usually an imitation pine. In some cases a native tree is stripped of its foliage and covered with paper tufts and small bird ornaments. Cotton is used on the branches for snow. In Italy, where evergreen trees are not too plentiful, a popular Christmas decoration is a light, wooden, pyramidal frame, with three legs and several shelves. A manger scene is assembled at the base. The shelves above hold candy, fruit, or small presents. The whole structure is decorated with colored paper, and gilded pine cones, with candles at the corners of the shelves.□ Christmas party The annual Christmas Party for the children will be held on Frichy, December 20, 1974, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., complete with Santa Claus, carols, and refreshments. Elementary school children as well as pre-schoolers are invited. The library will be closed for the holidays from December 23 through New Year’s Day, reopening January 2. Look for announcements about winter programs at the library. □ Howe back from tour of Pacific Navy Radioman First Class George L. Howe Jr., whose wife Lydia is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Van Doren of Route 1, Boston, has returned to Alameda, Cal. aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Ranger after a six-month tour in the Western Pacific. The ship operated from Subic Bay in the Philippines as a component of the U.S. Seventh Fleet Si Sez MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Happy New Year. Premature? Well, maybe. There will be a lot of advertising in our paper at this season and I just wanted to get my ‘sez’ in. But let us not let commercialism dominate our thoughts completely. Let us remember what it is all about—not only about a tiny babe in a far away town, but about a man also who will walk beside you daily, and will be your friend.□ HWHIIIUHIWHWHWI MOYERS MOTOR CO., INC. Ford & Mercury NEW MARKET, VA. 75'•Used Cars & Trucks in stockat dll times CALL: Robert G. Dennis — Local Sales Rep. 987-8116 • limitijillLUliilUIii

Wool promotion program continued ~ SHEEP producers by a substantial margin have voted to continue deductions from Commodity Credit Corporation wool program payments to finance the promotion of wool, according to preliminary returns from a mail referendum held November 4 through 15, the U. S. Department of Agriculture has announced. About 85.5 percent of the producers, owning 87.8 percent of the sheep represented by those voting in the referendum favored the advertising and other market development activities which would SCHEWEL'S OUTLET Christmas Special Large Tall-Back CHAIR Heavy Naugahyde Cover Compare this chair with any *100 Chair on this Market.... Choice of Color: $ 59 00 SCHEWEL'S FURNITURE OUTLET 315S. East Street Culp«p*r _:_825-56ZZ be continued under a proposed new agreement between the Secretary of Agriculture and the American Sheep Producers Council, Inc. Sheep producers have approved the wool and lamb program in five referendums since 1954. In the most recent referencum of 1971, 87.0 percent of the producers voting, who owned 87.2 percent of the sheep,approved the program. Approval by either two-thirds of the producers voting or by producers of two-thirds of the volume of production represented in the referendum is required for the agreement to become effective. Preliminary results in this year’s balloting show 40,181 producers voted for the new agreement and 6,829 producers voted against it. Those favoring the agreement owned 7,959,642 sheep and those opposed to the agreement owned 1,103,448 sheep. THE PROPOSED agreement Eclipse A PARTIAL solar eclipsecaused when the moon moves between the earth and the sun—will occur from 9:20 a.m.-12:25 p.m. (EST), December 13, says the Science Museum of Virginia. According to Dr. Paul H. Knappenberger, Jr., director of the Museum’s Capital Division, “Virginia residents will be able to view the eclipse, weather permitting, but should use care.” He also noted that “since light from the sun will be reduced only slightly, it wiH be very difficult to notice the event without prior information.” About 60 percent of the sun will be obscured at the time of maximum eclipse (10:52 a.m., EST). At the beginning, a tiny sliver of the sun will be covered, and this will increase gradually until about three-fifth’s is obscured. “The safest viewing method,” Dr. Knappenberger said, “is to project the image of the sun through the eyepiece of a telescope onto a screen, which could be made from a piece of white paper and held a few inches from the eyepiece; or to project the image through a pinhole in a cardboard box. Under no circumstances should the sun be viewed directly through a telescope or with the naked eye.”D Home Improvements Culpeper Planing Mill Aluminum Siding Roofing • Guttering Jalousies • Storm Windows and Doors • Floor Covering Ceiling Tile • Aluminum Awnings Williamsburg Paint Wallpaper Swimming Pools 302 S.East St. Culpeper 825-1755 authorizes continued deductions from payments made under the National Wool Act on wool and unshorn lambs marketed during the four years, 1974 through 1977. Deductions are authorized at rates up to 1 1/2 cents a pound on shorn wool and 7 1/2 a hundredweight on unshorn lambs. These are the rates at which payment deductions have been made for the past 8 years. The Council’s expenditures for wool and lamb promotion during the year ended June 30, 1974, were about $2.2 million and its budget for the current year is $1.6 million. The Council’s wool promotion is on a national basis in cooperation with other segments of the industry which provide additional or matching funds. Lamb promotion now is concentrated in high lamb-consuming areas. In Virginia, 1,411 producers cast ballots with 1,200 for the promotional program for an 85% yes vote.D AN R C QUALITY THEATHf Now thru Saturday Eves at 7 & 9 p.m. Mat. Sat. at 2 p.m. F hmtif I ImwLm "friends Sun., Mon., Tues. Mat. Sun. 2 p.m. Eves, at 7 & 9 p.m. SIDNEY POITIER BILL COSBY And HARRY BELAFONTE As Geechie Dan UPTOWN SATURDAY a NIGHT <rontKoval m w ... TuriTtr Fri.-Sat.-Sun. Show Starts at 7:30 p.m 1 show only RIDE US! Hitch®*. Plus 2nd Feature

RATES: Six cents per word for first insertion; 75( minimum charge, cash with order. Five cents per word each additional insertion same copy. If billed, add 25 cent booking charge. . Cards of Thanks 75< minimum. In Memoriams $1.00 minimum. Cash must accompany cards of thanks and memoriams. HELP WANTED—Mechanic or me chanic’s helper. Apply in person. Flint Hill Garage, Richard Settle. 12-12-k YAMAHA SALES & SERVICE. The Cycle Center, Culpeper, Va. Phone 825-6480. tfk For Rent—Completely restored log cabin in Woodville. $180. per month. 675-3625. 12-12-k WHERE, OH WHERE can you find the perfect gift, wrapping paper, stocking staffers, tree ornaments, Xmas cards and all the things to make the season merry? THE COUNTRY STORE OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA. Open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 6753788. Stolen from JohnR. DeBerghfarm, a Danuser No. 7 Post Hole Digger, yellow. Reward for information leading to recovery. Call 6753677. 12-12-k Fauquier Laundry—Riding Apparel & Horse Blankets our Specialty. Warrenton, Va. 347-2231. Game Night—Every Friday, 8 p.m. Sperryville Fire Hall, Cash prizes, (no games Dec. 20 and 27-resume Jan. 3). tfk Handmade solid walnut shaving stand—Contact Pat Biggs, Flint Hill, Va. 675-3652 after 5 p.m. 12-19-k LOST—in Gid Brown Hollow, one Labrador puppy, 4 months old. No collar. If found call 675-3532. Ik FOR RENT — Furnished 2-room restored log cabin with electric heat, refrigerator, stove. $110 plus electricity. 675-3710. Ik I have bush-hog, backhoe, discing work at Peola Mills for someone with equipment. (703) 357-0645. Ip DESPERATE to dispose of “flood plain” land near Old Rag. Sacrafice. (703) 357-0645. Ip NOTICE—All cars or other vehicles which are stored at Flint Hill Garage, must be removed by December 31. Please claim yours or other steps will be taken. Thank you. Richard Settle, owner. FILM PARTY Christmas shorts and Chaplin’s “Gold Rush,” will be shown for all ages, all groups at the library in Washington on Wednesday, December 18, 7-9 p.m.D We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORP. < Phone VA5-8383 Culpeper For Rent—New ‘ wo bedroom house with carport and appliances. $150. month. Call 987-8805. 12-12-k Lost—one black and tan female fox hound in Viewtown Estes area. Please, please call Jack W. Bruce. 987-8256, Sperryville. 12-12-k Wanted—give away collie puppiestwo-male preferred. 937-4279. 12-12-p MASONRY CONTRACTOR—Will do brick, block, flagstone, fireplaces, veneer, outdoor grills, patios and retaining walls. Can supply references. John R. Eastham, Washington, Va. 675-3257. tfk Wanted to buy—a boar hog old enough for service. 937-4279. 12-12-p Disappeared from Jordan Kiver Farm (old Browning farm) on Rt. 637 near Flint Hill, seven large Hereford calves. Anyone with information please phone, John Bus - hey, Luray at 778-2822. Lessee. 12-12-k No hunting or trespassing on the properties of Ruth E. Blackwell or Gilbert C. Cosden. c!2/26 For Sale—Oak firewood, Stove or fireplace, $35 per cord. Call 9878154. 12-12-p For Sale — turntable, tuneramplifier, cassette player-recorder, 12” 3-way speaker system. After 5 p.m. call 635-7433. 12-12-p LOST—in Viewtown-Estes area, one black and tan female fox hound. Please, please, call Jack W. Bruce, Sperryville, 987-8256. Ik Notice NOTICE OF REZONING REQUEST VIRGINIA: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, Dec. 5, 1974 REQUEST FOR REZONING OR AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE BY ELMER T. JENKINS. At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County, Virginia, held on Dec. 5, 1974 the following request for rezoning has been proposed for passage by the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County at its next regular January 2, 1975 meeting. This meeting is to be held jointly with the Planning Commission. Rezone from Agriculture to business the following described parcel of land: Lots 89 and 90, Section 32 of the Zoning Maps of Rappahannock County consisting of .49 and .6087 acres respectively, located in Jackson Magisterial District on Highway number 211, Amissville, Virginia, Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in the Courthouse Building, Washington, Virginia on January 2, 1974 at 9:00 A.M. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY TESTE: E.M. Jones, Clerk Absolutely no hunting on Jessamine Hill or on my Ruddy property without written permission. Mrs. Sue McGee. l-2-75k DON’T FORGET FOR CHRISTMAS—“My Rappahannock Storybook” is available at THE COUNTRY STORE of Washington, Virginia. For Sale — 8 week old pigs. 9878889. 12-12-k Absolutely no hunting will be permitted on our property on Harris Hollow Road, formerly CheathamMiller place. Arnold and Louise Sagalyn. 12-12-k Absolutely no hunting will be permitted on Whippoorwill Farm, located at the end of Rt. 626. Trespassers will be prosecuted. 12-12-k GENUINE HANDMADE CRAFTS— Many at reduced prices, in my home, Hwy. 211, Sperryville, next to Barbershop. For sale—4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Next three weeks. Helen M. Kilby, 987-8282. 12-5-k Compare Prices, shop Jim Carpenter Company. 2X4 studs— 83(5 ea., 1/2” C.D. Ply.—$4.65, spruce 2 X 10’s—36(5 L/F up to 16’ grade marked, Pine 2 X 4’s—90 L/F up to 14’ rough or dressed, 12” X 16’ primed siding—22 L/F We custom saw your logs. Rte. 29S Madison, Va. 948-5841. Shooting match — Every Friday night, 7:30. Beef, oysters, turkeys, hams, and etc.—12 and 16 ga. Washington Carnival grounds. Wash., Va., Wash. Vol. Fire. Dept. 12-12-k Lost: Young black male setter white feet, white tip on top of nose. Lost in Chester Gap area; Phone Bealeton, Va. 439-8334. 12-19-p JUST COMPLETED — Over one year’s work In area. We are in the process of lining up work for the coming year. All work guaranteed to be quality workmanship. New homes, pre-fab homes, log cabins, additions, remodeling or general repair; barns, roads and bridges. We work to your satisfaction. For complete information call JOHN K. SCOTT, Quality Builder, Scott Hardware, Front Royal. 635-2535 or 635-5311. 12-19-p r—AUTOPARTS—i Russell Automotive Company 732 E. Main St. Luray, Virginia Phone: 743-4551 COMPLETE ONE-STOP Building Supply Hardware Paint Millwork Lumber WARRENTON BUILDING MATERIAL CO.. INC. ON THE BY-PASS WARRENTON Phone 347-1400 ARTIFICIAL BREEDING—Beef and Dairy Cattle. Will go any place. 675-3539. No hunting on our land in Wakefield District. Clark and Flora Jones. __ !:2:75P For Sale—Coachman camper.-106 DeLuxe. 7 1/2 ft by 10 1/2 ft. Completely self-contained, $2600 firm. Call 937-4787. 12-5-k STONE- WORK — fields ton e chimneys, walls, patios, and restoration of old work. Also brick and block work. Good local references. Free estimates. 987-8824 or 9878872. tfk As I have purchased the shop and tools formerly known as Sunny Porter’s Garage, I will open for business on December 9. All kinds of welding in shop, also on the job welding. Lots of new steel in' stock, also used steel in stock. / 218 E. Culpeper Street. Now known as Jenkins Welding Shop. Home phone 825-8166. Shop phone 8255332. Bernard Jenkins. 12-5-k For sale—about 100 acres lap wood. Call 987-8154. 12-12-p Wood For Sale. 987-8671. 12-19-p No hunting on property of Dr. and Mrs. Charles J.. Albright. 12-26-p FREE LARGE WATKINS PEPPER 987-8111 MADISON LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. December 7, 1974 Calves 19.00 $29.00 14.00 $25.00 17.00- $27.50 21.00 $29.00 25.00 $49.00 34.00 $41.25 27.00 $32.00 5.00 $20.00 Steers antf/Feeder Cows. . Heifers. Bulls. Veal Calves....... Hogs. Sows...... . * Baby Calves. bh. wr. He For hard to find Heatforms, give us a call, we have these in stock. Frederick Block Co. Winchester, Va. 667-1261 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 2 1/2 ACRES near Amissville, all cleared, frontage state road, exceptionally nice community and great view. $5280.00 with terms. 8.882 ACRES near Amissville, state road frontage, small stream, enough beautiful timber (yellow pine, tulip poplar, and oak) to build your house, outbldgs. and board fencing, plus pond site. $2000.00 PER SURVEYED ACRE, financing available. W.H. Lyne-Assoc. Broker, RAY T. CANNON CO., Amissville, Va. 937-4111 or 987-8291 eves, or Mr. Cannon, 937-4900. __