Rappahannock News, January 16, 1975

Volume XXVI, Number 10 WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA • THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1975 Rivera oil is sold Library to realize less from estate By PEKAY PETTUS WJtEp^frfltees of the Rappahannock Library assume charge of the Helen Fuller estate in March, they will receive less than half of what they had originally expected. Receipts from a public auction of Miss Fuller’s personal belongings amounted to $28,000 in October of 1972, when the sale was held. But that was before a New York art dealer cancelled payment on a $15,000 check and prior to three suits—filed against the estate by Clarence Baldwin, his wife and daughter, asking a total of $85,000 in damages. The three suits against the estate were settled in November of 1974, according to George Davis, one of the executors. As part of the settlement, the Baldwins received the painting the New York dealer had bought, before' he cancelled his check. The executors have retained control of the estate to pay a few minor debts, Davis said. It will remain in an interest-bearing certificate of deposit at the Rappahannock Bank until March. Withdrawing it sooner would mean forfeiting an interest payment. Davis said. Helen Fuller, former editor of the New Republic, died in Sep tember of 1972. In her will, she named George Davis, Claudia Marsh and Helen Gahagan Douglas, a former U.S. Congresswoman and wife of actor Melvyn Douglas, as executors. The will gave the executors authority to “transfer, convey or^feir’ Miss Fuller’s estate to “any person, persons or organization, according to their discretion.’\The executors estimated the value of Miss Fuller’s personal property would amount to $30,000, too small an amount to be assessed for inheritance tax. She owned no real estate. AT A SALE held following her death, New York art dealer David Greer, representing Greer galleries, paid $15,000 for an oil painting by Diego Rivera. He also paid $2,500 for two Mescheler lithographs. A set of American Windsor side chairs brought $400 (from a Rappahannock bidder), a Guerrier painting brought $650, a drawing by Renoir brought $260 and a “Wynn Snrr’’ chair, made in 1710 for Oxford University, brought $700. But after returning to New \ork with the painting, art dealer David Greer decided his purchase just wasn’t worth $15,000. He cancelled payment on his check and Hunting records THE 1974-75 DEER SEASON, just concluded, put 352 deer into the bag of Rappahannock County hunters. Down by about 12% of last year’s record kill in the county, this year’s harvest was considered very good. This season now stands as the second best year on record and for the third straight year Rappahannock’s harvest has been in the 300-400 range. Of the 352 total, 67 were doe which at 19% of the total is well within the safe range as far as the future of the herd is concerned. The bear kill took a complete reversal from a year ago. From a Rappahannock record of 13 in 1973, this past season produced zero. Seven turkeys were killed in Rappahannock this past season. 13 had been checked in the previous fall season. The turkey population may very well be down. Possibly due to the frequent rains of last May. As far as the kill figures as an indicator however, this coming spring season should serve better than the season just past. The 1974-75 deer kill check station figures are as follows: Station Bucks Does 74.75 included in total 73-74 Total Last day Total Amissville 26 Chester Gap 23 8 Flint Hill 74 23 Washington 50- 18 Sperryville Exxon 55 13 Sperryville H&J 25 1 Checked out of county 32 4 26 31 97 68 68 .26 36 15 27 25 18 4 5 26 30 107 77 126 285 67 352 94 made out a new check, but only for the two Meschier lithographs. MEANWHILE, Clarence Baldwin, his wife Violet and daughter Sarah Susan, filed three suits against the estate in hopes of collecting for injuries received when their car collided with Miss Fuller’s on September 9, 1972. Mrs. Baldwin asked for $50,000 in damages for her daughter who had sustained “permanent disability, deformity and loss of earning power,’’ according to the motion for judgement entered in the case. The amount asked for, it was stated, would also include compensation for past and future medical expenses, incurred as a result of fhp appiHpnt Baldwin’s suit asked for $30,000 in damages to compensate for injuries, medical expenses and loss of earnings. Mrs. Baldwin asked for $5,000 to compensate for the medica' expenses she had incurred as a result of her daughter’s injury. The suit charged that the decedent, Mrs. Fuller^ had operated Irvin L. Kenyon, Jr., who has served as Game Warden in Rappahannock for 8 years, has been promoted to the area of wildlife management from the law enforcement division. Mr. Kenyon will work in the Apple Manor Wildlife Management area in Fauquier County and in the Rapidan Wildlife Management Area in Madison. He will continue to reside in Rappahannock. No successor has been named to the law enforcement position. These management areas are open to public hunting. her vehicle “recklessly, carelessly and negligently.” The three executors of the estate were listed as defendants and denied the allegations against the deceased. MISS FULLER’S insurance policy would pay a maximum of $30,000, George Davis said. So the executors put the insurance company “on notice” that they would be liable for that amount plus whatever a jury awarded the Baldwins, if the case went to court. A compromise was arrived at out of court, Davis said. The Baldwins accepted the maximum payment available under the insurance policy and, in addition, a payment “in kind” from the estate, the Diego Rivera painting. George Davis went to New York to get the painting and turned it over to the Baldwins’ attorney, T.C. Lea of Culpeper. Lea arranged to have the painting sold and the money was given to the Baldwins. Lea negotiated through several art dealers before the painting was finally sold to Marshall Coyne, proprietor of the Madison Hotel in Washington, D.C. Davis didn’t know how much Coyne paid for the painting. But it was around $10,000, he thought. HELEN FULLER became editor of the New Republic after Walter Lipmann held the job. She had moved to Washington from Alabama after Franklin D. Roosevelt became president. She became one of the administrators of Roosevelt's Youth Program. Miss Fuller was a close friend of Mr. and Mrs. Lyndon Johnson. After her death, a telegram was received from the Johnsons, describing Mrs. Fuller as “an advance trumpet, heralding awareness and compassion." Miss Fuller had visited in Rappahannock since 1950. George Davis said. When she began to live in the county, her prominent friends often came to visit. “She'd often have admirals, generals, congressmen and senators," George Davis said. “Walter Lipmann and Helen and Melvyn Douglas came often.” After her death, Miss Fuller s remains were cremated and scattered on Rappahannock’s Long Mountain, as her will had instructed. Once the library trustees receive control of the estate in March, they will be free to invest it as they see fit, Davis said. He said the executors designated that it should go towards the establishment of a children’s secSee Page 11

Sappafjamtork 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 ) _ A Consult the counties RAPPAHANNOCK officials who have complained over the past few years about the increasing burden of programs dictated by a state government which is not always willing to help as much as it could in the financing of those programs, should be interested in a recent action by the executive board of the Virginia Association of Counties. Agreeing w ith Governor Godwin that the economy of the nation, state and localities "is of grave concern to the citizens of each locality," the board members also asked that the counties be consulted before the state starts cutting back on expenditures that might affect them. Specifically, a resolution adopted by the board asks that the state "not decrease the allocation of state funds%to counties, cities and local government functions without an equivalent decrease in the requirements of the commonwealth of services required of the localities." Rappahannock is having enough difficulties in implementing so-called educational "standards of quality" without the state suddenly cutting back on its share of educational support. (As readers will recall from past comments in this corner, we don't accept the state's contention that "quality" in education only means "money.'') P rank Ratio, who is a supervisor over in Loudoun, and who is also a member of the Association's executive board, put the situation this way: "We feel that every project, new or old, should face a cost versus benefit analysis. The state shouldn't just try to lop five per cent off the top of everything.'An analysis might show that some projects can be cut by lit) per cent, say, while some others shouldn't be cut at all." WELL PUT, as was Hallo's additional comment: ••Contrary to what some people in Richmond seem to think, we have no money trees growing in front of the county court houses of Virginia. " We would like to see the Association of Counties' effort in this matter go even further, and examine this entire business of state-dictated matching funds. It seems to us— and w e know from their remarks that the Rappahannock Supervisors, for one, agree—the state has gone entirely too far in its demands upon localities, especially rural localities, tor matching funds in education, law enforcement, tax collection and assessments, social services, public health and the courts system. There is just so much the localities can do, thanks to a state reluctant to give up any taxing authority, and it appears that the straws already heaped up are seriously threatening the camel's back._ Rappahannock Education requests salary increases A salary increase for teachers in the Rappahannock School System was requested through the County Education Association at the January meeting Tuesday evening of the local School Board. The request was for a 10^ increase for 1975-76. The request provides for a teacher with a bachelor's degree with no teaching experience to receive a salary of Ihe present yearly salary is S7.7UU. Salaries for experienced teachers would span from $8,770 to a maximum of $14,870, depending on years of experience and their education. 0. A. Norton, School Superintendent. said all requests will be studied when the budget sessions begin shortly. According to the Superintendent, the school system has spent 3755 of the total school budget for 1974-75 so far._ “Close-ups” The Closeup picture last week was a large paper clamp and was identified by a number of readers. The name drawn from the entries was that of Landra D. Silvey of Amissville. She will receive a year’s subscription to the Rappahannock News. Others who correctly named the object were Glenn Ransone, Robert H. Jenkins, Eddie Lee Frazier, Paul Poling, Richard Fitzek, Randy Jenkins, Roger Torneden, Richard Hrebik, Dean Irvine, H.E. Morris and John Jeffries. Speed arrests up STATE Police arrests for speeding during 1974 numbered 159,642, or an increase of 58,047 over the 101,595 of 1973, saiys Colonel H.VV. Burgess, Superintendent of State Police. Heavy increases of from 6,602 in November, 1973, to 19,315 in November, 1974, and from 6,533 to 14,820 for the two Decembers were obtained. Colonel Burgess said December’s figure would no doubt have been higher had it not been for heavy snows in the southwest portion of the State which thinned traffic and lowered speeds. He attributed the November and December increase to full use of the Department's mobile radars which number now in excess of 100. These are installed in police cruisers and can produce a reading while the car is in motion up to nearly half a mile. They are particularly useful, he said, in giving the speed of a vehicle meeting a police cruiser. The old type radar could only be used from a stationary position which could be identified after some activity there. “Of course the 55 mile per hour speed limit has made violators more prevalent on our highways and has done its part in boosting the total of speeding arrests," he concluded. L Staunton scenic river backed MEETING December 18, the Virginia Commission of Outdoor Recreation re-endorsed an earlier recommendation calling for scenic river designation of a ten-mile section of the Staunton River between Long Island and Brookneal. The Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries has long been on record as favoring scenic river status of the Staunton River. The Virginia State Council of Trout Unlimited has also, in action taken this week, voiced their recommendation for scenic status of the river. Renewed interest in the status of the river has been brought about by the proposed construction of a series of dams on the river which would inundate approximately 33,000 acres of land. The proposal by the Southside Electric Cooperative would cost $2.6 billion and would span a period of 20 to 25 years. THE DAMS, if built, would provide pump-storage-hydroelectric power generation in combination with steam generators. They also would doom the landlockexLstriped bass population of Kerr Reservoir and its tributaries, as the Staunton River provides the only major spawning area used by these fish. Chief patron of House Bill No. 72 (Scenic River status for the Staunton) is Delegate Frank M. Slayton from South Boston._ Sinfonia to play here Tickets are on sale for the February 11 performance of the Richmond Sinfonia which will take place in the local elementary school auditorium beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Rappahannock Woman’s Club with the school PTA will sponsor the program and are handling ticket sales. Patron tickets are $10 and include your name on the program and two adult tickets. Other tickets are $2 for adults and $1.50 for * students for the evening performance. An afternoon performance will be given for the school students. The Richmond Sinfonia is directed by Jacques Houtman and is the first fully professional, fulltime orchestra in Virginia’s history. It is composed of 23 outstanding musicians. Its repertoire includes music from the 17th through the 20th centuries.

T H E L I T T L E F 0 X Delegate’s report from Richmond BY D. FRENCH SLAUGHTER, JR. THE General Assembly opened its 1975 session on January 8 with an address by Governor Godwin. The various legislative committees began meeting on the first day of the session to consider bills that had been carried over from the 1974 session or introduced by pre-filing within 30 days prior to this session. Death penalty legislation will be one of the major issues in the 1975 session. For many years, Virginia law has provided that the court or jury trying criminal cases could impose the death penalty or imprisonment upon conviction of certain crimes such as murder in theQ first degree, armed robbery, and rape. In 1972, the L.S. Supreme Court said that such death penalty laws were unconstitutional because the court or the jury trying the case had discretion whether or not to impose the death penalty and this discretion led to arbitrary and unreasonable decisions and was, therefore, unconstitutional. Further, there is some uncertainty as to whether under this L .S. Supreme Court decision there can be any discretion by the court or jury between convicting a person of a certain, specified crime which automatically carries the death penalty or given an acquittal in the case; that is, it is questionable as to whether there can be any discretion as to punishment or conviction other than the conviction of the crime carrying the death penalty or no conviction and punishment at all. THIS decision voided the death penalty laws of nearly every state in the union and many of these laws had been in effect from the very beginnings of the legal systems in this country. I strongly disagree with the U.S. Supreme Court on this question but that decision is the reason that Virginia must now provide a mandatory death penalty upon conviction of certain crimes or have no death penaltv at all. In 1974, I voted for a bill which would have provided for the death penalty for certain heinous crimes but this bill was defeated as a result of the disagreement of the House of Delegates and the Senate over the crimes for which the death penalty was to be specified. In this session, I hope that no such Cars wrecked by ice patch TWO traffic crashes occurred last Thursday morning near Boston due to patches of ice on a bridge. The early morning mist had frozen over the bridges in the area catching unsuspecting motorists in resulting crashes. Mrs. Sallie Coates Thornhill of Boston was the first victim on Koute 522 west of Boston at < :5(J a.m. She skidded on the ice and struck the left embankment of the road, according to Trooper W.A. Buntin. She escaped injury and damage to the vehicle, a 1971) Ford, was estimated at S6UU. AT 7:50 a.m. the same place Betty Ann VVhetzel of Culpeper skidded in the same manner on the same patch of ice. went down a bank and struck a tree, said Trooper Buntin. She was taken to Culpeper Memorial Hospital with contusions arid lacerations of the back. She was driving a Toyota to which damage was estimated at S20UU. or a total loss.. COLOR CLINIC it The Countv Extension Office will sponsor a program on "Color and How to Use It in Home Furnishings" on January 22at 10a.m. in the Parrish Hall. Washington. Ya. Mrs. Pete Luke will present the program. The public is invited. Marshall Feed & Supply, Inc. Complete Farm Service Center Wayne - Purina - Red Rose Custom Blended Fertilizers Lime - Rock Phosphate Spreader Service TWO LOCATIONS Marshall 364-4201 The Plains 253-5261 disagreement will be allowed to stand in the way of enactment of a death penalty law. ^ I would favor the imposition of the death penalty upon conviction of certain crimes, such as murder for hire, murder of a law enforcement officer and prison officials and guards in the performance of their duties, murder committed in the course of kidnapping or abduction, murder committed during the course of a rape and murder by torture. It appears likely that a death penalty bill containing at least some of these provisions will be passed by the 1975 General Assembly. I AM the co-sponsor of a bill which provides for additional punishment of one to five years in the penitentiary for the use of a gun or other dangerous weapon in the commission of a felony. Another major issue for the 1975 General Assembly is the need to bring state expenditures into line with the falling revenues of the state government, which has been due to economic conditions. I will discuss this situation in my next legislative report. I welcome the views of the public on legislation and you may write to me at the House of.Delegates, State Capitol, Richmond, 23219, or leave a telephone message at 804-770-7102. L; Larceny indictments JEANNETTE C. KOSAK, formerly of Rappahannock, now living in Maryland was indicted in Rappahannock County Circuit Court Monday on a charge of breaking and entering and another of grand larceny. The charges stemmed from the theft of numerous furnishings from the cabin near Sperryville owned by Mrs. James W. Fletcher. The burglary occurred in May 1973. Also indicted on the same charges was Dora Worley of Woodville. who was present. Mrs. kosak was indicted in her absence. Charges were made by State Investigator I.C. Handy of Culpeper, who investigated the case at the request of Rappahannock's Com monvvealth's Attorney, George H. Davis. Jr. Charles J. Bruce of Gid Brown Hollow was indicted on a charge of the felonious and malicious wounding of VVhelton Carpenter on September 8. TWO persons have been arrested for breaking and entering the property of Donald Brown near Washington on December 15. A third subject is being sought, according to Trooper J.A. Watson, who is investigating. One of the men was also charged w ith the larceny of an auto from the Brown properu which was owned by Benjamin Jacobs of Washington, D.C._ S^ckjaxaxkA.KJ[ FABRIC SAU S'.*? The January Clearance Sale is now in full progress through Feb. 8, 1975, at THE FRONT ROYAL MILL SALESROOM Trevira Polyester Double Knits $2.90, $3.90 and $4.90 per ydii: Trevira Polyester Crepes at $2.90 per yard. Irregulars at $1.50 and $2.00 per yard. Qiana Nylon fSolid Colors) only $1.25 per yard. Metallic Lurex $2.00 per yard. Polyester Ribbing 10 C per inch. FRONT ROYAL MILL SALES ROOM SILK MILL SALES ROOM 213 East 6th Street FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA 22630 HOURS: Monday thru Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 4 Saturday - 8:00 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. 00 p.m.

WASHINGTON NEWS Miss Carol Haun of Longwood College, Farmville spent several days last week with Miss Karen; Kuhn at Jebeltane. Friday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Payne were Mr. and Mrs. James Payne of Strasburg. Guests during the weekend of the Paynes were Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Payne and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jenkins and their families, all of Culpeper. Weekend guests of Mrs. W.M. Fletcher were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Faulconer and Marty of Orange. ^ 'Sunday guests of Mrs. J.M. Lillard were Tommy Manuel of Winchester and Miss Becky Edmonds of Front Royal. Miss Susan Latham returned Sunday to Fredericksburg to resume her studies at Mary Washington College. Miss Latham with W.O. and Mrs. David Streagle were luncheon guests last Wednesday of Miss Louise Anderson in Culpeper. W.O. David Streagle left from National Airport Sunday for Omaha. Neb. where he will complete his studies at the University of Nebraska. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Streagle. Marc and Shannon, Mrs. ’ Sarah Latham and Susan were luncheon guests of Ms. Sally Mann and Vincent Nicholson in McLean. They were joined in the afternoon by Mr. and Mrs. David Hoadley and Sarah Kearns of Falls Church. Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown were weekend guests of Mr.'and Mrs. Bobby Frazier and Gerald in Woodbridge. They all attended the wedding of Miss Donna Slack to Kenneth Witts in Baltimore Saturday. .Mrs. Michael Overton of Toms River^ N.J. spent several days lasftweek with Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Baines were overnight guests Saturday of Mrs. Robert N. Baker in Suffolk. Mrs. Gabe Burke had as weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Payne and Bill of Kearneysville, W. Ya. and Mr. and Mrs. Rov Alther and Roy Jr. and Melissa of Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. D.D. Fairfax spent Sunday in Woodbridge with Mrs. G.C. Russell to help her celebrate her 87th birthday. Miss Vera Pennington of Baltimore spent the week with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pennington. Saturday night she showed slides of her trip to Brazil to the Penningtons and their additional guests, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nichols and family and Mr. and Mrs. Granville Eastham and family of Flint Hill, Mrs. Nina B. Brown, Mrs. Robert W. Brown and Mrs. B.M. Varner of Sperryville, Mr. and r~ Mrs. Kermit Weakley, Mr. and Mrs. D.D. Fairfax, and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Carver. Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Curtis were guests Thursday of Mr. and Mrs Eugene Markham in Woodstock. Miss Nancy Buntin returned to Richmond Thursday to resume classes at YCL. Mrs. T.L. Eastham and Lindsay visited Mr. .and Mrs. Arthur M. King in Alexandria Saturday. Miss Cil Davis returned to Mary Washington College, Fredericks-, burg Sunday after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Davis Jr. Mrs. W.F. Bear, Jr. Chad and Eric were overnight guests of her parents. Mr. fend Mrs. W .A. Stickley in Vienna and were joined by Mr. Bear Saturday, for dinner.1 WOODVILLE NEWS By MRS. JUNE CLARK The Woodville Homemakers Club met Tuesday night at the church with ten members present. Mrs. Allison gave a talk on textiles. Mrs. Joel Daczewitz and sons, Greg and Philip were Friday visitors of their grandfather t. P. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. John Dodson in Culpeper. Angela Beale of Culpeper was a Sunday overnight guest of the Daczewitz family. Mrs. Dudley Pullen and Miss Ruby Pullen were Saturdav afternoon visitors of Mrs. James Dodson and Miss Elsie Dodson in Flint Hill. After their Christmas vacations Miss Wendy Brown returned to ‘Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg Sunday. Robert Titchenell returned to Salem College in Salem, W. Va. that day. Dr. Carroll Quaintance and Mrs. Henry Wood Sr. were among those attending the Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Norris in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Collier Fox of Luray were Thursday callers of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Clark and Misty Hitt. Their Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Edward Corker and children, Donald, Eddie, and Jessica Ann of Beaverdam. _ Commonwealth LUMBER AND HARDWARE CENTER OVER 90 YEARS OF HELPFUL SERVICE ■pioo Lum ber H (ir<hv a re II ii i I (I i n fi \1 at eria Is □ Building Plans □ Ceiling Tile □ Doers □ Floor Tile □ Flooring □ Formica (Laminated) □ Windows i Garden Supplies □ Insulation □ Lawn Mowers □ Millwork 3 Moldings LJ Roofing □ Wall* Board I] Paneling Z Pegboard □ Plywood Z Power Tools Z Sapolin Paints Z Siding Z Sta-Dri Commonwealth Corporatio Free Delivery n Manassas at. I* ront Koyal 635-2176 Tri-County Bicentennial Chairmen from Madison, Rappahannock, and Culpeper Counties who formed a panel at a recent meeting of the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, included the Murat Williams, left; Mrs. George Davis, next to Murat, and Capt. John S. Kearns, USN Ret., rjght. With them is Mrs. J.H. White, chapter Bicentennial Chairman, who served as moderator for the program. All three speakers stressed their hopes for a “joyous and festive celebration of the Nation’s 200th birthday with total community involvement.” Plans outlined include ceremonies, pageants, parades, plays, concerts and other events. Recording of local history, photographing and listing of old homes and historic sites, house tours, flower shows, special displays and exhibits, sales of commemorative^ plates, maps, flags, and similar souvenir items are among other proV jects to be undertaken during the coming months in the three-county area. USD A to look at farmers’ planting plans HOW strongly will farmers' 1975 acreage plans be influenced by the mix of high market prices, hefty demand and short stocks, and another year without a traditional farm support program? A wide range survey set for the first of the year b> the l. S. Department of Agriculture will identify producers' current acreage plans for planting ten major crops this coming spring. A similar survey a year ago saw acreage gains planned for- feed grains, cotton, and sugarbeets, but declines for soybeans and flaxseed. Handling the project again will be LSDA's Statistical Reporting Service through its field offices in 35 principal producing States. The States covered in the survey accounted for well over 90 percent of all acreage planted last season to corn, sorghum, oats, barley, soybeans, flaxseed, cotton, rice, durum and other spring wheat, and sugarbeets. Excluded from the survey will be the six r New England btates, New Jersey. Delaware, West V irginia, Florida, Wyoming, Ctah, Nevada. Alaska, and Hawaii. ROBERT E. SCHOOLEY, Statistician in Charge of the Virginia Crop Reporting Serv ice, said: "Information for the acreage estimates will be collected near January 1 through a mail survey of farmers. Official V irginia and national estimates will be published January 22." The purpose of this early evaluation ol prospectiv e acreage is to give farmers and others associated with agriculture an opportunity to make decisions founded on reliable information. It should be noted by those intending to use the estimates that actual plantings may be substantially greater or smaller than these early season indications because of weather, economic conditions, labor supply, and the impact of the report itself on farmers' actions.^. r EARLY’S CARPET SALES ft SERVICE S LARGE DISPLAY OF NATIONALLY KNOWN BRANDS IMPORTED ORIENTALS ALSO REMNANTS Featuring BARWICK PATCRAFT MASLAND MOHAWK ALEXANDER SMITH RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL BUDGET TERMS CUSTOM DRAPERIES - SLIPCOVERS (MADE LOCALLY) CUSTOM & STOCK WINDOW SHADES WALL-TO-WALL CARPET INSTALLATIONS viaii UUK onuwKUUM UK CALL FOR KUO UOKANilNO SHOP AT HOME SERVICE Call 937-4404 or 825-8232 ^ l/o b, Main Sr., Culpeper^Ya. (Rt. 211) Amissville, Va. /“

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AMISSVILLE NEWS By GINNY PIERSON Mrs. Jeff Vogel and adopted Korean children of Manassais were visitors Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Donahey. Thursday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. S.D. Hutton were Sam’ Whetzel and daughter Jean of Nokesville. Mr. Hutton was a caller during the weekend of Harry Dow ell , in Warrenton. Tuesday Mrs. Hutton was in Colonial Beach and attended a performance by Guy Lombardo. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Compton had as guests Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Rosenberger of Arlington. Recent v isitors of Mrs. Fletcher Osborne included Rev. and Mrs. S.W.T. Hedrick of Mt. Jackson. N Rev. and Mrs. William Fergerson of Culpeper and Mrs. S.W. Riley. Mrs. Julia Curtis returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Curtis in Flint Hill after spending several days with Mrs. Osborne. Mrs. Paul St. Clair attended a dinner Wednesday at the home of Bobby King in Alexandria honoring Ayleen Durrer. Mr. and Mrs. St. Clair w ere in McLean Saturday evening for the annual police banquet. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bradley visited relatives in Arlington Monday. Mrs. Florine Smith and Peggy Kirby of Arlington were callers Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Burner and Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Hackley. Mrs. Ralph Rowzie was a dinner guest Sunday of Miss Louise Anderson in Culpeper. They were joined by Miss Bernice Dodson of Culpeper. Kathy Berry of Arlington, who is the calligrapher for President Ford, visited Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pierson and famil> Sunday. Mr. Pierson rs also a calligrapher. Other guests were Mrs. Jimmy Sapp, Stephanie and Bryan of Alexandria. Amissville Cub Scout Troop will meet tonight at 7:30 at the home of Silas Martin. Any young boys who are interested in scouting should call 937-4522. GUEST SPEAKER The Rev. Aubrey Jackson of Woodbridge will be the guest speaker Sunday. January 19 for a dedication sermon at First Baptist' Church. Washington, Ya. at 3 p.m._ HUNTLY MRS. BESSIE PARKS Willie "Buster" Mills has returned to his home after more than three weeks in Warren Memorial Hospital. Since his return visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Gary Reel of Danville. Kevin Reel of Roanoke. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris and Tammie of Haymarket. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gor.anson. Shirley North. Mrs. Lonnie W illiams, all of Chester Gap. Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Grimsley had as Saturday evening dinner guests. George Grimsley of Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Mills and Wayne and Mrs. Morris Donaldson. John Bonnell has enlisted in the L.S. Navy and is presently stationed at the Great Lakes Training School. Mrs. Bonnell is temporarily residing with her mother, Mrs. Ella Steele and family. Mrs. “Butch” W est and Brian of Front Royal spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rutherford.— EVERY 1975 VOLVO WAGON COMES FULLY LOADED. Before you put a six-foot sofa and two chairs into a new Volvo Financing Available Diplomatic & Tourist Delivery Volvo Leasing Headquarters wagon, consider what Volvo has already put in it. Fuel injection, four-wheel disc 1 brakes, a 12-outlet heating/ ventilation system, rack-andpinion steering, a rear window with its own lectric washer/ wiper(plus defroster/ defogger) and bucket seats that adjust six different ways. Take a look at olvo wagon. You only can get a lot DBr in it, you get a lot on it. Ne>t?lG Mercedes - Benz Triumph Volvo U.S. No. 1 *nd Rt. 17 703-373-5200 Fredericksburg, Va. Mrs. Norma Niskanen and Mrs. Dawn Fisher, nurse, were on duty Saturday morning at the Rappahannock Clinic and remained for the afternoon open house to meet visitors and explain their duties as people toured the newly constructed building. The clinic is open Monday through Friday all day and until noon on Saturdays. OBITUARIES R. S. Foster Robert Stanley -Foster, 72, of Flint Hill died Sunday,'January 12, 1975, in Warden Memorial Hospital. He was born in Rappahannock January 4, 1903, the son of the late William Edward and Annie Scroggins Foster. He was a orchardist and a member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, James Randolph Foster of Flint Hill; six grandchildren; one brother, Herbert Foster of Flint Hill; five half brothers, Edward and David Foster of Flint Hill, Paul Foster of Huntly, Douglas Foster of Front Royal, Daniel Foster of Rileyville; and a half sister, Mrs. Frances Short of Stanley. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Flint Hill United Methodist Church. The Rev. Malcolm Maples officiated. Burial followed in Flint Hill Cemetery. J. B. Figgins James Burnivia Figgins, 65, of Front Royal died Sunday, January 12, 1975 in the Lynn Care Center, Front Royal. He was born in Fauquier County December 3, 1909, a son of the late James Henry and Harriet Nichols Figgins. He had retired from FMC. Corporation. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Walther Figgins of Front Royal; four sons, Donald and Ronald Figgins of Front Royal, Frank Figgins of Fairfax and Russell Figgins of Chicago, 111.; three daughters, Mrs. Amanda Rinker of Flint Hill, Mrs. Frances Wilson, of Cambridge, OhioandMrs. Juanita Eads of Amelia, Ohio; 21 grandchildren and one great grandchild. One son, Jerry, predeceased him. Also surviving are four brothers; Woodrow Figgins of Front Royal, Alfred, Raymond and Reginald Figgins, all of Cheverly, Md.; and two sisters, Mrs. Viola Sorrell and Mrs. Pearl Williams, both of Richmond. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal with the Rev. Alden Yates officiating. Burial followed in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Sutphin Mrs. Edith R. Sutphin, 77, of Amissville died Sunday, January 12, 1975 in Fauquier Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Silas and Mary Lou Hume of Conde. She is survived by her husband, Harvey Sutphin, Sr.; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Bailey of Culpeper, and Mrs. Edna Fincham of Warrenton; a son, Harvey Sutphin, Jr., of Warrenton; a sister, Mrs. J.R. Kerrick of Orlean and seven grandchildren. She was a member of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, with burial in Hillcrest Memory Gardens, Jeffersonton.^ WOMEN’S SOCIETY The Flint Hill Methodist Women's Society will meet with Mrs. B.J. Wood Monday, January 20 at 7:JO p.m. The program will be the annual prayer service.^ NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Evelyn C. Williams, trading as Lombardy Restaurant, located on Route 211 in Amissville, Virginia, intends to apply to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board at its offices in the Virginia A.B.C. Rpildiijg; 205 North 4th Street, Richmond, Virginia for a license to'sell beer on and off premises at the above location. Evelyn Williams

FIRE B RESCUE NOTES Washington Rescue Squad carried Cecil Taylor from Woodville to Culpeper Memorial Hospital. December 19, James Pullen was carried from Washington jail to Fauquier Memorial Hospital. December 22 the squad answered two calls, Mary Ann Fletcher of Washington was carried to Warren Memorial, and Mary Della Gatewood was carried from Sperryville to Culpeper Memorial. December 27, C.B. Clatterbuck of Washington was taken to Warren Memorial and January 6, Bertha Armel was carried from her home in Washington to Warren Memorial. Sperryville Rescue Squad answered four calls during the holiday weeks, on December 17 James Perkins was carried from home in Sperryville to Culpeper Memorial. December 25 David Nichols was carried from Sperryville Exxon to Culpeper Memorial and then to University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. January 2, Jeff Deal was taken fromSperryvilleto Culpeper Memorial and January 3 Dorothy Southard was carried from home at Rock Mills to Culpeper Memorial. Sperryville Rescue Squad had one call this week, January 9 to George Alther’s home but services were not needed. Flint Hill, January 5, carried Miss Addie Boyd from her home to Warren Memorial Hospital. January 8, Jimmy McFarland was taken from home to the Rappahannock Clinic. January 10 Mrs. Sheffield was carried from Sutphin’s Garage to Fauquier Hospital. January 12, Stanley Foster was carried from home to Warren Memorial.□ CGflliltfg b'4'lLG We Have Gone Berserk with Prices Since Our Bosses Have Gone to the Market Again IS Please give this ensemble a home before the bosses get back. Sofa with Chair, 2-Step end Tables, 2-Lamps, Coffee Table, 2Throw Pillows and 3-Glass Trays. NOW $169.88 One 2-Piece Living Room Suite. Loose Cushion Style with the Popular Casual Influence.but apparently not enough to influence anyone to part with $449.95 HOW ABOUT $389.00 One lovely 3-Piece Sectional. It can be used as a Long Sofa if you wish, or broken up to be used around the room. Anyway its been using up to much of our Valuable Floor Space at $399.95 Let’s use your floor space at $219.95 One High Style Sofa and Chair. With its High Style also came a rather high price! $449.95. We love it, but are willing to part with it for $299.88 2-Fancy-Schmancy Chairs. Have been sitting with other decorator pieces so long they are beginning to put on airs. They can’t impress us with their $97.00 Each Price Tag. HOW ABOUT $79.00 Each We have extra quality Boston Rockers that are Not LeftOvers from the Tea Party. Regular $69.95 eachNOW $49.88 Boston Rockers with the Look-Like-They-Were-Left Overs from the Tea Party. Special $42.88 Don’t throw up your hands and quit. Just throw your body in a Recliner and take a break. The break you will get is instead of $99.95 Each. They are NOW $74.88 Each In one of the Darker Corners of the Warehouse We ran across Swag Lamps. We’re tired of them hanging around so we will let them hang for you at $16.88 Each 2-Floor Lamps with the value of $54.95 Each have been^ere sometime that we are going to let go for $39.88 Each Standing at attention are 3-Wall Unit Book Cases - empty Take them home and fill them up for $49.88 Each. Would you like to Witness a hanging? We have a large selection of Wall Pictures with Assorted Scenes and Subjects you can now hang them for 25 Percent OFF on each. 2-Knee hole desks with a locking file drawer. Regular $159.50 what more can you say about this except if you get it now you save $50.00 NOW $109.50 Each. 5-Piece Mediterranean Style Bedroom Suite. Either the Factory Representative is one heck of a Salesman, or Mr. Martin is a Schnook. Would you believe he bought this from a photo? We haven’t even gotten a grin at $469.95. He’ll turn green at $339.00. Have more room in the kids bedroom by stacking them. Maple finish Bunk Beds Complete with Bedding, Guard Rail and Ladder. Regular $179.95. Now Stack’em up for $119.88. 5-Piece Solid Maple Bedroom Suite with Early American Styling. We were so impressed with its price tag of $699.95. Now we’re depressed so you can have it for $579.88. One Only. This headboard was supposed to be sold in a suite. Somehow it got astray. Regular $79.95. You can have it for $22.88. Standing against the wall are 17 area rugs, just wishing for a floor to lie on. We will put them in your home for $39.88 Each We have Sunbeam Vacuum “plugged in” to make a clean sweep. Now you can plug it in for $39.88 including all the attachments. The Weather Man sez “Cold Weather on it’s way.” So for warm nights for you are electric blankets. Snuggle under this for $10.88 Each This is the time of Year you don’t want to “Keep Your Cool.” Warm it up with an Arvin Heater Hot Special $16.88 We’re overloaded in Electric Can Openers. Please give one a home for only $12.88 Each The Ticket Reads $219.95 - But one of the idiots took a marking pen and marked this 8-gun Maple Cabinet down. Sneak in and take it home for $189.88 We Iwtve gone berserk with numerous other items, that have been marked down. Seeing is believeing! Stop and Shop with us! Keep tuned in with a G.E. Table Radio. Solid State design. 4 inch front fired Speaker with Automatic volume control. Special $9.88 Martin Furniture Company Inc. 125 E. Davis St. Phone 825-1885 Culpeper

BOSTON BY MRS. MARIE ATKINS Mrs. Ruth Kennedy of Etlan was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Kennedy, whose additional Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kennedy, Tricia and Tina of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kennedy, Douglas and Vickie of Lynchburg. Miss Linda Hawkins of Culpeper spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hawkins and with her mother spent Saturday in Charlottesville. Mr. and Mrs. V ernon Henderson and family of King George were Sunday guests of Mrs. Henderson’s father, the Rev. W.B. Dennis. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Johnson of Fayetteville, X.C. and Mrs. Reva Hawkins of Silver Spring, Md. have returned home after being here to attend the Golden Anniversary Reception for Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill. Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Hawkins were attendants at the Thornhill wedding in 1924. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton \aide had as weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. Carroll T. Deal and son. Larry of Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Titus and family of Fairfax were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hash Sr. Mrs. Ray Frazier Jr. and daughter Michele were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Meade in Culpeper. Recent guests of Miss Nina Jenkins were Mrs. Ola Hurt of Etlan. Mrs. Virginia Woodward and George Jenkins of, Sperryville, Rev. and Mrs. Percy Bane, Mrs. Lucy Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Granville Smith. Brew Burke, Misses Peggy Burke and Geraldine Settle and Mrs. Ada Settle of Woodville were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Burke and family in Fairfax. Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Carter of Front Royal were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston. The Johnstons were Monday overnight guests of their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Paul Karnes in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Loring Anderson Ernest and Karen Sue of Culpeper were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Peyton and family. Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Butler were hosts to a birthday party Saturday afternoon for their son, Paul Frederick ILwith the following attending Carolyn, Angie, and Tammie Butler, Billy and Randy Rooper, Mark and Timmy Caliandro and Lou Ellen Thornhill. Mr. and Mrs. Francis L. (Buck) Payne of Portsmouth were recent guests of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Payne. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan spent the past week with their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Don Padgett and family in Manassas. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fincham of Culpeper were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fincham and Peggy. Saturday the . Raymond Finchams and guests with Mrs. Glenn Cave and Tonya were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John Lamb and sons in Reva. Sunday callers of the Finchams were Mrs. Collis Jenkins. Collis Jr. and George Lee of Culpeper. Mrs. Virginia Bull of Rockville, Md. spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. James Staub and family. Johnny Fincham of Winchester spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Leake and family.-. Famous “COCHRANE- Dising Room Furniture LARGE SELECTION OPEN STOCK ALL PIECES SOLID MAPLE WOODS Cochrane takes the painstaking care of selecting the wood as the Early Craftsman for this Bay Colony Collection. FINISH Following careful hand sanding, stain is applied followed by a filler, resan* ded lightly followed by lacquer. The finish is then hand rubbed. FORMICA All Tables have Formica Tops which match the rich wood tones of legs and supports. Resistant to burns, stains & acids. GLASS DOOR CORNER CHINA . GLASS DOOR CLOSED DECK .. 56” BUFFET.... GLASS DOOR CHINA.... 42” CLOSED HUTCH . 42” BUFFET . 34” OPEN HUTCH. 34” SERVER. 34” CLOSED HUTCH . 34” BUFFET.. 42”x42”x54” TABLE. 56”x20”x40” HARVEST TABLE REG. $270.95 NOW REG. $203.95 NOW REG. $301.95 NOW REG. $307.95 NOW REG. $145.95 NOW REG. $219.95 NOW REG. $94.50 NOW REG. $180.50 NOW REG. $133.95 NOW REG. $180.56 NOW REG. $89.95 NOW REG. $177.00 NOW $21675 $163» $24155 $246» $11675 $17555 $75«® $144«o $10715 $14440 $7200 $14160 48”x48”x60” PEDESTAL TABLE . 40”x60"x84" TABLE. 42”x30"x88” DROP LEAF TABLE 24”x38"x54" DROP LEAF TABLE 48”x48”x68" ROUND TABLE.... 42”x42"x62” ROUND TABLE .... 40”x60"it72” EXTENSION TABLE CAPTAINS CHAIR.. MATES CHAIR. . SIDE CHAIR .. MATES CHAIR... COMB BACK CHAIR .. SADDLE SEAT CHAIR .. REC. $179.95 NOW REG. $206.95 NOW REG. $217.95 NOW REG. $153.95 NOW REG. $204.00 NOW REG. $175.95 NOW REG. $186.95 NOW REG. $73.95 NOW REG. $43.95 NOW REG. $65.95 NOW REG. $39.95 NOW REG. $47.95 NOW REG. $46.95 NOW $143*5 $165** $17435 $123» $163** $140*5 $14955 $59» $35*5 $52*5 j $31*5 $3835 $3755 j OPEN FRIDAYS UNTIL 9 P.M. Church l Jackson Sts. FRONT ROYAL VA. PHONE 635-2765 FREE DELIVERY FLINT HILL Weekend guests of Mrs. Lloyd Pullen were Mr. and Mrs. Wood Fincham, Mr. and Mrs. Don Enroughty and Rusty, Miss Sheila Fincham and Louis Mendleson, all of Norfolk. Mrs. Pullen was the overnight guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. John Wimmer in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Spence of Bridgewater spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Lee. Mrs. Irving Corbin and sons, Brad, Daryl and Jeff of Hartwood were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Foster. Guests during the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Brady were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brady of Arlington and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crane of Lanham, Md. Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Granville Eastham and family were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Harty and Miss Catherine Harty of Fairfax and Mrs. John Wendel of Arlington. Tuesday Robert Eastham of British Virgin Islands and his son, Dabney Eastham of William and Mary College, Williamsburg arrived to spend several days with the Eastham family- ilyMrs. Guy Foster had as weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beirmer and Trina of Manassas. Her Sunday visitors were Jesse Foster and Miss Mary Newcomer of Huntly and Lyle Foster of Front Royal. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Atkins were Mrs. Lawrence Gochenour and son Gary and Ricky Roscap of Luray and Mr. and Mrs. Truman Reed and sons, of Stanley. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Torneden and Jennifer left Sunday from Dulles International Airport for Kobe, Japan, where they will live. Mr. Torneden will be associated with J.C. Penney Stores there. Guests during the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Pullen were James Pullen of Falls Church and Miss Sallie Lillard. Dinner guests Friday of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Watson were W.O. and Mrs. David Streagle, Shannon and Marc and Mrs. Sarah Latham of Washington.^. TRAIL RIDE Sunday, January 19, at 1:30 p.m. there will be a trail ride from Dunny Eastham’s Red Hill Farm, Amissville. Turn off Route 211 onto Route 729 (at Ben Venue) South and continue to the farm entrance on the left. Rain Date is January 26._ BIRTHDAY PARTY Marc Streagle and Shannon Streagle of Washington were entertained Thursday afternoon at a party to celebrate their birthdays. joining them were Dawn and Jonathan Watson of Flint Hill, Heather Fannon of Amissville, Bobby and Lee Baines, Bonnie Jo and Jim Racer, Liz Grigsby and Bobby Jenkins, all of Washington. Also present were Mrs. John Watson, Mrs. R.A. Baines, Mrs. Sarah Latham, Miss Susan Latham and Mr. and Mrs. David Streagle.^

A scenic easement in Rappahannock By PEKAY PETTUS THE SCENIC easement program in northern Virginia has received another boost—this time from Phil and Phyllis Irwin, who have granted an open space easement on their 40-acre farm near Flint Hill in Rappahannock County. The use of scenic easements as a means to protect rural land from development pressures has been gaining favor throughout Virginia in recent years. Just recently, several landowners along the road between The Plains and Middleburg in Fauquier County placed several hundred acres in open space easements. By doing so, they hope to create a “de facto scenic highway." The easements are legal documents which insure that the properties on which they are placed will never be developed for commercial or residential use, but will remain permanently in agricultural production as open space or forest land. The property owners grant such an easement to a “recipient agency," which in the Irwin's case is the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. The recipient agency is responsible for enforcing the terms of theeasement. If a subsequent owner were to violate the easement and try to develop the property, the recipient agency could take him to court. Phil Irwin noted that easements can be drawn up to fit specific needs of each applicant. He and his wife have reserved the right to subdivide one five-acre piece from the main parcel. “WE DID that just to leave us an "option," he said. “The time might come when we no longer want to live in this four-story house. Or perhaps my wife might need to sell after my death. But," he continued, “we have assured that the rest of the farm, the most scenic and productive areas. will always remain in agricultural production.” Irwin said that he has relinquished no ‘‘property rights.” “We can still sell the farm or will it to heirs, but we have taken away the right that we, or subsequent owners, have to develop the land.” In areas subject to heavy development pressures, granting an easement affords the property owner a tax advantage. Since he has removed the development potential of the property, the tend is no longer taxed on the basis of its speculative or development value. However, in more rural areas, where most land is in agricultural use and development pressures are less, the tj^uadvantage is not so great. Phil Irwin said that granting an easement decreases the chance that your property can be condemned by the state, under ‘‘eminent domain” for dams, highways or powerlines. S1973, the Virginia General bly established the Virginia rs Foundation to encourage the preservation of agricultural and open space land by accepting easements,” .Irwin said. If one state agency wanted to condemn the land, they would have to confront another state agency specifically chartered to preserve that land, Irwin said. He added that the Virginia Outdoors Foundation is not the only agency that can accept open space easements. Among some others are the Nature Conservancy, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and theL .S. Department of the Interior. The stone house on Irwin’s Caledonia farm was built in 1812 by Captain John Dearing. It remained in the Dearing family until 1961 when it was bought by Bill Pullen. Irwin bought the place in 1967. Although/it is possible to place a “facade/easement” on a building, to insure that future renova \ Caledonia, Phil Irwin’s farm in Rappahannock County, has been placed in a scenic easement. Statement of Condition of the RAPPAHANNOCK HOMP „UTUAl *, ,NSU»ANCE COMPANV ' 'he Close °f B“s<»ess December 31, 197It %l ;M I '4; I HI A Amt. of Assets Dec. 31, Amount of Assessment New Business Interest on Investments Appraisals 1973 .- $159,925.54 11,074.93 total 891.42 14,388.29 477.30 $186,757.48 /ear, Dec. 31, 1974 Insurance in Force December 31,1973 Insurance Written in 1974 Insurance cancelled TOTAL amount in force at end of rates ^mCtaTor^S8 ,ives’ with s,atemetal or asbestos roof. $ .15 per hundred 3SS A" other Property except public “ A"P“W'Pprop.ny $ .60 per hundred DISBURSEMENTS Losses Paid ..... Salaries of Officers. .' $ 3>796-17 Directors Fees and Mileage . j™ Appraisers Fees S 559 ™ Stationery and Printing Postage - ? . Rent, Fuel and Lights Miscellaneous Expenses Taxes .... Appraisals TOTAL Disbursements Office Furniture Balance on Checking Account Money mvested on interest 559.30 84.00 91.44 134.40 547.82 706.50 476.35 477.30 11,073.28 627.25 3451.90 171,605.05 TOTAL $422,925 $186,757.48 $4,720,473 477,300 $4,774,848 C E. Johnson, ° F F 1 C E R S Robert L. Brown President James M. Ashby ' Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer L. R. Hudson C. E. Johnson, Jr J. R. Latham directors Robert L. Brown T V u/ ir ° L Mi,ler’ Jr* • V. Williams L. J. Kilby tions or additions do not substantially alter the character of the house, the Irwins did not do so. “I can’t imagine that anyone would want to change the house,” Irwin said, ‘‘so I just didn’t bother with that.” Irwin added that some people might be under the impression that easements can be granted only on historic properties. ‘‘That s not true,” he said. “This house isn’t particularly historic, though it does happen to be old.”i_j CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank everyonefriends, neighbors, and relatives for their kindness shown us during the death of our loved one, Edward A. Atkins. May God bless all of you. Wife, Father, Daughters and Sisters. Notice VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER OF VIRGINIA Petitioner vs. AT LAW NO. 587 MYRTLE CARTER BANKS and ' HOWARD F. BANKS, her husband 1314 Staples Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 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 purposes 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 filed by the State Highway Commissioner in the above entitled cause; to apply for the appointment of commissioners by the Court on the 13th day of January, 1975, 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, there are persons who are not residents of the State of Virginia in this matter; WHEREFORE, it is ORDERED that publication be had against the aforementioned non-residents, 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 News, a newspaper published in the County of Rappahannock, and a f-opy be posted at the front door of the Rappahannock County Circuit Courthouse within ten (10) days after the entry of this order. ENTER this 10th day of January, 197)^ E.M. Jones Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia I ASK FOR THIS: 0. Leland Mahan HALL, MONAHAN, ENGLE, MAHAN & MITCHELL, Attorneys at Law 3 East Market Street ' Leesburg, Virginia 22075 Counsel for Petitioner 2-6 tos • Thursday, January 16, 1975

SPERRYVILLE NEWS MRS. B.M. VARNER Saturday afternoon, Dr. and Mrs Carroll Quaintance were guests at the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Norris at the Culpeper Holiday Inn. Dr. Quaintance spent several days this week in New York City on business. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Atkins were visitors Sunday afternoon of Mrs. Rocky SnelliiW in Luray. Mrs. Jimmy Sisk if Glen Burnie, Md. spent the paifc two weeks with her parents, ivtf. and Mrs. G.M. Black. Mr. Sisk and daughters, Debbie and Donna joined her Sunday and they were guests of Mrs. A.W:. Sisk before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Snellings of Baileys Crossroads were guests Saturday of Mrs. Nina B. Brown and they had lunch at the Lord Culpeper Inn. Mrs. Joe Murphy and sons, Mike and Mark of Winston-Salem, N.C. have arrived to spend some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brown Miller. Randolph Devers is con vales ing at his home after being a patient in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Deal and Dennis Jenkins visited Mrs. Jenkins in Mountain View Nursing Home at Aroda during the weekend. W.M. Wright of Spotsylvania was a weekend guest of Mrs. J.B. Perkins and Cindy and Douglas Cumins. Mr. and Mrs. Fielding Lewis of Front Royal were guests last Thursday of Mrs. Virginia Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Corbin were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Corbin and son, Justin in Winchester. Mrs. J.W. Fletcher and Mrs. Frances Thornton spent the weekend in Richmond and attended a stork shower for Mrs. Nick Slater in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Thornton III. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Yates were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Yates in Luray. Bobby Bruce of Orlando, Fla. was a guest for several days last Veterans insurance deadline stressed VIETNAM Era veterans discharged during a four-year period before August 1, 1974, have until August 1, 1975, to apply for lowcost Veterans Group Life Insurance. An estimated 2.7 million veterans separated from April *1, 1970, through July 31, 1974, are eligible for this insurance. It is designed as interim protection during readjustment to civilian life. Servicemen discharged since August 1, 1974, will receive application forms automatically. Nonrenewable, five-year term coverage is available in $5,000 increments up to $20,000. Monthly premium for the maximum coverage is $3.40 for veterans age 34 and under, and $6.80 for those 35 years of age and over. SERVICEMEN’S Group Life Insurance may be converted toVGLI without a medical examination, if applications are received within 120 days of separation from service. Applications after that time must include evidence of good health. This requirement is waived for veterans with VA-rated service-connected disabilities. Application forms (VA Form 29 - 8 1 75) together with the necessary premiums should be sent to: Office of Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance, 212 Washington Street, Newark, N.J. 07102. Edwin L. Pomeroy, of the Front Royal Office of the Division of War Veterans’ Claims, is in Washington at the Clerk’s Office on the first and third Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and will gladly give more details on this subject or any other matter connected with veterans’ affairs.□ Library From Page 1 tion in the library. Although approximately $12,000 is all that remains of the Helen Fuller estate, Davis said the Helen Fuller endowment for the library may actually amount to more. Several people donated money to the fund in memory of Miss Fuller and some purchasers at the sale sent donations in addition to payment of the objects they'd bought, he said.— WANTED SCRAP CAST IRON WtMRMp^fki $2*00farCWT HP 1000ft*. OwrlOOO*. $2,S0jF»" Bingham ft Taylor Foundry • 25*9334 Culp#P*r» VirBinm week of his brother-in-law ana sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brown and family. Miss Mary Moore Kilby returned Monday to Madison College, Harrisonburg and Bill Kilby to the University of Virginia after spending the holidays with their parents* Mr. and Mrs. I.R. Kilby. C.P. “Buster” Hisle and his^ daughter, Charlotte of Ruxton, Md.l were Sunday visitorsof Mrs. Lee Swindler and son, Bill. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wayland, Mr. and Mrs. Carson Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Wayland were at the Hayloft Dinner Theatre on Friday to see the performance, “Amen”. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wayland of Onancock were weekend guests of the Jack Way^ lands. H.H. Aylor was a Tuesday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Aylor and son, David in Dale City. Mrs. Carson B. Johnson has returned home from Winchester Memorial Hospital. □ Dr. Jerry Martin points out X-ray equipment which has been installed at the Rappahannock Clinic now in operation at Washington. Henry Block has 17 reasons why you should come to us for income tax help. Reason 8. H & R Block is a year-round service. We do not disappear after April 15th. ( CXMUBLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE HOURS; MOM. THRU SAT., • TO S; FRI, • TO S 27 s. Koyai Ave. Front Royal, Va. 22630 635-3637 165 Davis St. Culpeper, Va. 22701 S25-8700

CHESTER GAP NEWS MRS. BESSIE PARKS Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Williams, Jr., were in Marshall Wednesday to visit her uncle, Herman Pearson. a Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bowers and Joey of Front Royal called on Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Gilkey III Sunday. Mrs. Estelle Siebert and son, Steven, of Front Royal called on the Gilkeys Monday and also on Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Williams. Mrs. William Willis is ill at her home on Route 522 this week. Carl Longmire, Sr. came home Saturday after several days' stay in Warren Memorial,Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Chrobdt ofChestertown, Md. spent the weekend with the Longmires. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Heflin had as guests during the holidays Mr. and Mrs. John Heflin of Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Atkins. Jackie and Christie of Roanoke: Benjy Atkins and Ray Sibert of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Atkins. Mike, Donna and Ricky. ■ Mr. and Mrs. Winthrop Priest of Front Royal visited Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Williams and family Sunday. Mrs. Walter Scheidegger has received word of the death of her brother, Arnand Beneroch, age 52, who was a resident of Israel, and the father of five, ranging from 14 to 22 years of age. Miss Roxy David of Alexandria was a Saturday visitor in the home of her sister, Mrs. Janies Fox, and Mr. Fox. Mr. Fox’s mother, Mrs. Robert Kreisher, who underwent surgery in Warren Memorial Hospital last week is reported doing satisfactorily. Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Williams and daughters, Rhonda and April visited Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mahoney in Front RjOyal. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Williams and April were.guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Starnes in Front Royal at a birthday party honoring their daughter Lorie. Cindy Williams was home from W inchester Memorial Hospital for the weekend and Sunday evening was returned to the hospital for further therapy. Mrs. Leo Williams entertained with a birthday party Saturday honoring her daughter Connie. There were approximately 25 children present and the hostess was assisted by Mrs. Earl Williams, (iircVmnH'l/ $1500aYearla.v I'm'! Thanks to the Pension Reform Act of 1974 if you are not a member in your Company’s pension plan, you are eligible for a deserved tax break! The Individual Retirement Account Plan enables you to set aside a portion of your income for your retirement ... as much as 75% of your annual earned income — up to $1,500 per year — and deduct all of it for Federal Income Tax purposes. Further, the realized earnings on your tax-sheltered plan accumulate tax-free until distributed, when in all probability you will be in a lower tax bracket. We at Peoples Life can help you take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy substantial tax savings and, at Jfie same time, let Uncle Sam make a worthwhile contribution to your retirement! William Prints Amissville, Va. 675-3395 ^Peoples Life Insurance Co. Washington, D.C. Mrs. Floyd Lilly, and Mrs. Timmy Williams. Howard P. Cheney was in Martinsburg, W. Va. Monday at the Veterans Hospital. Mrs. Maybelle Gilkey was hostess to the ChesterGapHomemakers^Club Monday evening. Present were Mrs. Lewellyn Allison, Mrs. Nora Sealock, Mrs. LaMeVle Williams, Mrs. Lillian Fox, Mrs. Mary Hickerson, Mrs. Melody Dixon, and Mrs. Doris Williams. The following officers were elected: Mary Hickerson, President; Doris Williams, Vice President; Maybelle Gilkey, Secretary; i\ora Sealock, Treasurer. Tuesday morning Mrs. Gilkey, Mrs. Hickerson, and Mrs. D. Williams attended an executive Home Demonstration meeting in the Episcopal Church in Washington, Va. The youth group of the Chester Gap Baptist Church was entertained at luncheon Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Burke in Front Rpyal. There were 27 present to play games, watch the Super Bowl ball game and have an enjoyable evening. New farm allotments THE FINAL date to file applications for New Farm or Producer Allotments for the 1975 crop year is February 15, 1975. Interested individuals must make their requests by this date and meet certain eligibility requirements. v In filing this application for a New Farm or Producer Allotment. neither the owner or operator shall own, have any ownership interest in, or operate another farm in the United States with a current year allotment, or quota for the commodity for which the application is filed. Ownership interest includes interest as a stockholder, heir of an estate, beneficiary of a trust or member of a partnership. Applicants must also meet certain income requirements. If the farm is operated by an individual, the operator must expect to obtain more than 50 per cent of his current year income from farming IF THE farm is operated by a partnership, each partner must expect to obtain more than 50 percent of his income from farming. For farms % operated by a corporation, the corporation must have no other major corporate purpose than ownership or operation of the farm, and farming must provide its officers and general manager with more than 50 percent of their income. For information on making applications for New Farm or Producer Allotments, Bases, or Quotas, call or go by the Rappahannock County ASCS Office.— 4-H MEETING The girls and boys of the Chester Gap 4-H club will hold their next meeting Wednesday January 22 at 4 p.m. in the Chester Gap Fir£ Hall. All are urged to be there, u The Rappahannock Medical Clinic held open house Saturday afternoon in the new building in Washington where Doctors Jerry Martin and Werner Krebser began operations last week. Chatting with a visitor Saturday afternoon is Mrs. Martin and baby daughter and Mrs. F.M. Baumgardner of Washington. MOYERS MOTOR CO., INC. Ford & Mercury NEW MARKET, VA. 75 Used Cars & Trucks in stock at all times CALL: Robert G. Dennis — Local Sales Rep. 987-8116

DEEDS RECORDED Cora R. Davis and husband to Clarence E. Baldwin, 8 acres; Hampton District, $1000. Marvin Bordelon and wife to Lucy B. Malian, 30.5 acres, less and except 1/2 acre and less right of way, Stonewall District, $44,500. Fanning M. Baumgardner and wife to Fanning M. Baumgardner, 71.80 acres; Hampton District, $17,500. Thomas B. Massie and wife to Rappahannock National Bank, lot in Washington; Hampton District, $5000. Howard F. Uphoff and wife to Howard F. Uphoff and others, 141.5 acres; Hawthorne District, $14,150. Maurice R. Lowenbach Jr. and wife to H.L. Pangle and wife, Lots 7A and 8A: Wakefield District, $600. Lula G. Carroll and husband to Robert Summers, .57 acre; Hampton District, $6000. *’■ Darryl W. Bates and wife to Darryl W. Bates and wife, 19.45 acres; Hawthorne District, $27,000. BIRTH ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Taylor of Stanley announce the birth of a daughter, Karen Lynn born Tuesday, January 7, 1975 at Page Memorial Hospital, Luray. Grandparents of the infant are Mr. and Mrs. Lester Deal of Sperry ville and Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor of Luray. Mr. and Mrs... Dennis Jenkins of Sperryville and Mrs. Laura Buracker of Stanley are the great grandparents. CARD OF THANKS I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to my relatives and friends for their cards, gifts and visits while a patient in Martha Jefferson Hospital and special thanks to the Rev. Ronald Wiley and members of the choir of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church. Carlton Atkins Sperryville Confidence THE FUNERAL HELPS ONE TO FACE THE FUTURE The funeral provides the environment where friends andrel’ atives can give the help needed to face the future. GEEST FUNERAL HOME, INC. Private Ambulance Omotory ^bmoriab 10') Sperryville Rd. Culpeper, Va. 82)-039) John P. Snead III and wife to Frank N. McElroy Jr., 13 acres; Hawthorne District, $13,500. Albert W. Ward and wife to Paul G. Rockmis and wife, .1290 acre; Wakefield District, $100. Dorothy N. Benson to Robert Pascal and wife, 25.1 acres; Hampton District, $50,000. Gettis A. Nance, Adm. to Gettis A. Nance, 10 acres; Hampton District, $9500. Albert W. Ward and wife to Byron E. Schumaker and wife, 9.4993 acres; Wakefield District, $22,000. W.F. Bywaters and others, Trustees to Commonwealth of Virginia, 5400 sq. ft. in entry and 5940 sq. ft. additional; Jackson District. George W. Tolbert and Trustees to Commonwealth of Virginia, 2760 sq. ft.; Jackson District. Herbert A. Foster and wife to Delores Edna Corbin, 10% undivided interest in tract 3; Wakefield District, $6545. Herbert A. Foster and wife to Gavor K. Foster, 24% undivided interest in tract 1; Wakefield District, $36,360. Herbert A. Foster and wife to Charles H. Foster, 24% undivided interest in tract 1; Wakefield District, $36,360. Robert Springfield and wife to Olive Springfield, 3.789 acres; Stonewall District, $14,000. Rayner V. Snead and others to Eric Adamson and others, Trustees, 35.21 acres; Hampton District. Deed of gift. Howard L. Banks and wife to Elmer Jenkins and wife, 0.6044 acres; Jackson District, $3005. Russell A. Langelle and others to J. Kent Reeve and wife, 70 acres; Hampton District, $52,000. Helen M. Jeffries, Sp. Com., to John W. Dodson, 13 acres and 11.25 acres; Hawthorne District,^$3094.30. H. Garnett Scott to Jon B. Morgan, 31 acres; Jackson District, $38,000. Mildred F. Slater, Sp. Com., to Bessie Grigsby, 2.87 acres; Hampton District, $800. George W. Hawkins and wife to George W. Hawkins and wife, right of survivorship, 5.034 acres; Hawthorne District, $15,000. H. Garnett Scott to Milton E. Woodward, 2 1/4 acres; Jackson District, $2900. Esther L. Robinson Harris to Arthur R. KreH?^ and wife. Tract 1--8.02 acres; Tract 2--2.12 acres; \\ akefield District. S100. Gene Allen Fisher and others to William F. Humphrey and others. 1.92acres: Stonewall District. S6000. James W. Fletcher. Sp. Comm, to James W. Fletcher III. 7.3 acres: Hawthorne District. SS61.20. t)scar Lindgren and others to John H. Preston. Lot 41. Pewon Farm. 5.0288 acres: Hampton District. SB.500. George L. Baile.t to Sterling J. Williams and wife. 3.73 acres; Jackson-District. S5.595. Edward T. Wines and wife to James M. Kearns and wife. 2 acres: Jackson District. S3.500. With inflation seemingly a way of life in this country, it s hard to believe there are still a few good bargains around. We know of one for sure, and you should know about it, too. It's the Wickes OFF-PEAK wide span—today's biggest bargain in a machinery storage building. A full-size, full-height, clear span building (up to 6F6' wide x any length), plus a fulllength, off-peak side bay that increases storage area up to 50% yet costs only half as much per square foot. There aren’t many things you can get at half price anymore. Certainly not farm machinery and equipment. But it may help to know you can still buy an attractive, weathertight building to keep those investments well protected. For about 50% less. And that’s a real bargain. v Wickes Buildings A Division ol The Wickes Corporation Off-peak side bay provides up to 50% more storage space, accommodates largest equipment. High, wide doors can be placed anywhere you want them for easy in/out access without ‘jockeying’ equipment around. Jefferson, Maryland ' Box 67 • Routt 1. Mountvillt Rd. (301) 473-5555 Call Collact or Mail Coupon Today Name_ R.R. and Box No_ Town__ County_State. Phone_ WN

Facts about the Food Stamp program FEDERAL iooa stamps are not automatically given to strikers or workers who have been laid off j$fbs, according to the State Department of Welfare. ‘'The program is designed to be based on true need, rather tharrsimply unemployment or othe/ factors, as some appear to have been led to to believe,” State Welfare Commissioner, William L. Lukhard said. “By law, any person—including those involved in a legally recognized strike—may apply for food coupons. Participation, however, is limited to persons who meet specific Federal elfgib^ity requirements. The requirements are uniform nationwide." “Specific efforts have been made in Congress to q.xempt strikers from eligibility for food stamps," Lukhard said. “9St have been repeatedly defeated.“Eligibility for the food stamp program is subject to a wide variety of factors and conditions. Generally »and briefly, these considerations fall into these categories: & • Work registration Requirements—Persons between the age of 18 and 65 who are able to work must register with the Virginia Employment Service and accept a bona fide offer of suitable employment. Otherwise food stamp eligibility cannot be established, or if previously established will be terminated. • Resources—Applicants are allowed liqQid assets (cash on nana, cneciung ana savings accounts, etc.) of up to $1,50U (or $3,000 in households with at least one member aged 60/or over) to be eligible for food stamps. Also, other resources, such as pleasure boats and second cars not essential for travel to and from work, may render an applicant ineligible. • Income—All of an applicant's household income (i.e., money from any employment, unemployment benefits, annuities, pensions, alimony, vendor payments and a variety of other sources) is subjected to certain exclusions and deductions to arrive at a net figure to determine food stamp eligibility or lack of it. Any unionpaid strike benefits are included as income under food stamp reg-. ulations. THE FEDERAL Food Stamp Act of 1964 was passed with the intent of providing a means for poverty and low-income households to get i-a nutritionally adequate diet.'' At first voluntary, the food stamp program is now mandatory in all states. In Virginia, each local department of welfare or social services is required by law to provide a food stamp program under the supervision of the State Department of Welfare. Non-welfare families or •’nonassistance'' households may apply for eligibility in the food stamp program through local welfare offices. Information on these applications is then verified before a decision on eligibility is made. Prompt action on applications is provided for by Department of Agriculture regulation. A decision on eligibility is required with New and Used Cars and Trucks PIEDMONT Chevrolet-Oldsmobiley Inc. 814 N. Main St. Phone 825-2161 Culpeper, Va. FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE, INC. Marshall, Va. 22115 364-4861 364-4871 \ 2* jp^Sale Every Tuesday at 2 p.m. 1st Tuesday each month State Graded Fat Cattle Sale 2nd Saturday eaeh month Horse Sale at 1 p.m. Located on Rt. 55 approx, one mile east of Marshall in 30 days of application. However, a decision can be made in less time when the household furnishes required information with theapplication. Aged and disabled persons or couples who receive Supplemental Security Income and have no other persons living in the household are generally eligible for food stamps. Persons living in Rappahannock County who wish to apply should contact the Pood Stamp Unit of the Welfare Office in Washington, Ya., phone 675-3200 for an application form and appointment for an interview. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. each week day except Wednesday. No applications are taken on Wednesday, the office is open from 2-5 p.m. to answer questions. OTHER than a state's administrative costs, the program is entirely federally funded. If eligibility is established, food stamp recipients must purchase their coupons based on a sliding scale relating net income and number of people in the household. Some households with very low net income because of excessive shelter or medical costs pay nothing for the food stamps. The cost of food stamp coupons is based on a “bonus” system. That is, the cost to the recipient of the coupons is lower than the retail cost of food which may be “purchased” on redemption of the coupons at a grocery store. IN VIRGINIA for the year ended June 30, 1974, the food stamp program provided some $78 million for the economy in the form of food bought by food stamp cou- i pons and reimbursed to grocers by * federal funds. In Rappahannock County for the month of December $11,779.00 in food stamp value was issued to 367 persons in 107 households. These households paid $4,320.75 for the stamps received, L Bob Palmer was busy Saturday morning completing installation of cabinets in the medical building at Washington in preparation for the afternoon open house. Dean’s list Two students residing in Rappahannock County have been named to the Germanna Community College Dean's List for the 1974 Kali Quarter, according to Dr.„ Richard A. Ridge. Dean of Student Services. They are Hoke Murray and Anne L. Wilson. A total of 70 students qualified for the Dean's List, by attaining a grade point average of at least 3.2 with no failures and having 12 credit hours for the quarter.— COMPLETE ONE-STOP Building Supply Hardware Paint Millwork Lumber WARRENTON BUILDING MATERIA^ CO., INC. ON THE BY-PASS WARRENTON Phone 347-1400

Drive ‘point system* is in effect A NEW Driver Improvement Program, developed by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to provide better assessment, warnings and help for Virginia drivers, began New Year’s morning, 1975. The program is based on a system of points given drivers for a variety of moving traffic violations. According to DMV Commissioner Vern L. Hill, "Basic to the new Virginia system is a desire to take a closer look at each driver’s situation, to pinpoint problems and try to correct them.” Until now, speeding and reckless driving violations were the major causes for license suspension or revocation in Virginia. Under the new law, which was passed by the 1974 General Assembly, demerit points are assigned for a variety of moving violations. If a driver acquires too many points within prescribed time limits, the DMV begins a series of remedial actions, including warning letters, interviews and Driver Improvement Clinics. The $20 cost of the clinic is paid by the driver. THE WARNINGS, consultations and clinics give the driver an accurage, up-to-date understanding of his record, and, according to Hill, “Can help avoid the very real hardship of losingalicense." The program also assigns credit points which can be used to offset demerit points. A conviction-free A study in black and white—the recent Monday snowfall illuminated by the street lights presented this quiet scene in Washington. Photo by Susan Latham ^heWinal tribute CEMETERY MEMORIALS CLORE FUNERAL HOME “The Home of Thoughtful Service" PHONE 825-2361 CULPEPER NOTICE DOG TAGS DUE 1975 Dogs Tags Are Due On Or Before JANUARY 31,1975 Certificates of Vaccination are required for purchase of tags and all unsexed females must have veterinarian’s certificate so stating. The law requires license to be securely fastened to a substantial collar and worn by the dog. This law is going to be enforced. Jack W. Bruce—Dog Warden Rappahannock County License for any dog which is as much as one-fourth German Shepherd will be $5 for Males and $10 for Females. Prosecutions Begin February 1, 197> driver can earn a maximum of five credit points at the rate of one per year. He can also earn the maximum five points by successfully completing the clinic. According to Richard E. Spring, DMV Driver Services Administrator, an estimated 75 per cent of Virginia’s 2.9 million drivers will receive credit points for conviction-free driving in 1975. Under the new system, every driver is allowed to receive some demerit points before any action is taken. For example, if a driver acquires six demerit points in one year or nine demerit points in two years, he receives an advisory letter. This letter is a warning, and no action is required. Further demerit point accumulation beyond the advisory letter stage^ may require attendance at group or personal interviews or participation in a clinic. BASED on driver programs Spring and his staff have studied in other states, he said the DMV expects to mail about 166,000 advisory letters to Virginia motorists next year. Information on the Driver Improvement Program is available in a booklet, “A New Way of Keeping Score for Safe Driving," at local Division of Motor Vehicles offices. CASTLETON VIEWTOWN Miss Beverly Ueid, a Dean’s list sophomore at Shenandoah College in Winchester, has returned there after spending the Christmas holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Murphy Reid and visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Frances Reid School Menu Monday, January 20 Hamburger/bun Potato chips Lima beans/corn Pineapple/grapefruit Milk Tuesday, January 21 Spaghetti/meat sauce String beans Apricots , Chocolate cake Bread Milk Wednesday, January 22 Barbecue/bun French fries Fruit jello Coleslaw Milk Thursday, January 23 Roast turkey/gravy Sweet potatoes Green peas Bread Applesauce Milk Friday, January 24 WORK DAY NO SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN 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 in Culpeper during the New \ear holiday. Mrs. Ethel Compton, Debbie and David of Rixeyville were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Settler Mrs. Beulah Grigsby is a surgical patient in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Aery Dodson accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dodson we,re Saturday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dodson at Bealeton.^ HOMEMAKERS Flint Hill Homemakers Club will meet January 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the firehall.— NOW THRU TUESDAY Eves, at 7 & 9 p.m. Mat. Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. “BIRTH OF A LEGEND” (C) STARTS NEXT WED. Fri.-Sat.-Sun. Show Starts at 7:30 p.m 1 show only SHE LEARNED EVERYTHING THE HARD WAY «, Plus 2nd Feature underage nymph IS overeager cc*o.

RATES: Six cents per word for first insertion; 751 minimum charge, cash with order. Five cents per word each additional insertion same copy. If billed, add 25 cent booking charge. Cards of Thanks 751 minimum. In Memoriams $1,00 minimum. Cash must accompany cards of thanks and memoriams. Firewood for Sale: 1/2 cord, delivered and stacked, $20. Call 7548944. Picked corn for sale. Good crop. 675-3268. Attention Wood Dealers—For sale, over 100 acres of lap wood. Not interested in selling pickup loads. Gibson Wharton, 987-2824. 1-23-k ARTIFICIAL BREEDING—Beef and Dairy Cattle. Will go any place. 675-3539. NOTICE—The Telephone number for the' Rappahannock Clinic at Washington is 675-3316. Car pool—leave Washington 6:45 a.m. arrive Fairfax Hospital vicinity 8:15 a.m. Leave Fairfax 5 p.m. Call 675-3372. 1-16-p Job wanted—housekeeping, stable work, or odd jobs. Contact Bufly Wakefield. Box 173. Sperrvville. i-16-p For sale—1971 Ford Galaxie 500, 351 cu. in.. A.T., P.S.. P.B., A.C.. Radio. $1250. Silas A. Beahm. 9878895. 1-16-p Baby sitting at my home. 5 days a week. 675-3270. 1 -i6-k Seamstress wanted—Call Rappahannock Clinic. 675-3316. 1-16-k Will baby sit in my home Monday through Friday. Call 987-8991. 1-16-k Nice old house with great view, guest house, excellent 7 horse stable, wood fencing, water, six acres. $76,500. Owner, 364-6341. 1-16-k Notice—Plowing and discing gardens. Call 987-8802. 1-16-p Cottage and 5 acres. $33,000. Owner, 364-6341. 1-16-k STONE WORK — fieldstone chimneys, walls, patios, and restoration of old work. Also brick and block work. Good local references. Free estimates. 987-8824 or 9878872. tfk Two vacancies at Red Hill PreSchool for children of ages 3 through 5. Enrollments are now being taken for 2nd semester. Call Miss Lizzie Eastham, 937-4162. 1-16-k For sale — Purebred Hampshire Boar. 18 months old. Excellent condition. 675-3451. 1-23-k Vehicles for sale1964 6 cyl. Jeep Stationwagon with snow blade and new paint. 1970 Jeep Stationwagon Y-8, A/C, P.S., P.B., A.T. 1964 Jeep CJ5 Rosson and Troile Brandy Station 825-3722 1-16-k Locust posts for sale, Also plenty of locust firewood. Call 987-8766 after 6 p.m. or see me at Texas Reds Barbeque. Leon Smith. tfk PANORAMA REALTY SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA 987-8640 LH realtor OLD HOLLOW: Spacious 4 bedroom ranch house on 7 wooded acres. Home includes fully equipped modern Kitchen, living and dining area with fireplace. Central air conditioning, oil heat, full bath, utilit\ room, screened porch and patio. FronLage on secondary state road offers good access and quiet seclusion. $46,700. WASHINGTON, VA.: Historic stucco home dating back about 175 yrs. Surrounded by many boxwoods, this home includes 3 bedrooms. 4 fireplaces, 1 1/2 baths, large living room, dining room, eat-in size kitchen and partial basement. Storm doors and^CThdows. oil heat. $55,600. NEAR PARK: Over 25 acres fronting on secluded state road near Ski Area. 12 x 20 shell with shingle roof and insulation. Several springs converage at possible pond site. Great views. $35,000 with $17,000 assumable at 7% for 13 1/2 years. OLD HOLLOW: 55 rolling acres with frontage.on state road. Excellent seclusion offers maximum privacy yet easy access. Good barn w/stone foundation, old house, pond and several springs. Beautiful mountain setting. $62,500 with owner financing. BESSIE BELL MT.: 7.27 wooded acres high up on Bessie Bell. Good views and nice building site. $10,000 with owner financing. James W. Leake - 987-8236 John Barbour - 987-8608 Keeton Barnes - 987-8619 Maurice O’Bannon - 987-8713 John Eubank - 987-8146 i Patchwork quilting classes at Wits End, Ben Venue, starting January 23. 1 to 3 afternoon 6:30 to 8:30 evening. For information stop by shop or call 937-4622 after 6 p.m. Shop closed on Tuesday. 1-16-k Locust post for sale, Also plenty of locust firewood cheap by the truck load. You haul. Call after 6 p.m. 987-8786 1-16-k FOR SALE — Purebred yearling Angus Bulls 550-600 pounds actual 205-day weight, non creep. Dams are big, excellent cows; big growthy bulls with nationally prominent Wye and Emulous bloodlines. $350 and up. Newbill Miller 675-3691. , 1-k 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 YAMAHA SALES & SERVICE. Hie Cycle Center, Culpeper, Va. Phone 825-6480. tffc STATE FUR BUYER—All kinds of hides and furs; biggest fur buyer east of the Blue, Ridge. Call day or night (703) 987-8240. Thomas R. Baldwin, Sperryville, Va. 1-k Would like to build new house for customer in the Sperryville, Warrenton, Culpeper area. Experienced with unusual construction and prefer a challenge. 703-937-5272. 1-16-k Fauquier Laundry—Riding Apparel & Horse Blankets our Specialty. Warrenton, Va. 347-2231. FOR SALE—Sturdy built oak 4’ x 12’ feed troughs for cattle. Also rough and dressed oak and pine lumber. “Country Boy’’, 825-2800 night. 1-23-p Wanted — pasture to rent — Call Luray, Va. 778-2822.= 1-30-k CABIN? Philosopher-writer, 52, retirement income, seeks low rental to permit fulltime writing efforts. Primitive facilities acceptable; will furnish own appliances. All weather accessibility no consideration. Please phone Dale Davis (301) 270-6103 collect. 1-16 25 acres, with private airstrip; on Thornton River, excellent views, nice swimming hole, fishing, etc. New house, with stone fireplace. One hour drive to D.C. beltway. Near Warrenton off 211. Will consider taking real estate in trade. 703-937-5272. Make offer. 1-16-k We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORP. Phone VA5-8383 Culpeper MADISON LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. January 11, 1975 Steers and Feeder Calves 21 011 $33.75 Cows. 11.00 $21.25 Heifers. 17.>0 $26.00 Bulls. 21.00 $26.50 Veal Calves. 27.00 $50.00 Hogs. 34.00 $40.00 Sows. 26.00 $33.00 Baby Calves, bh. moil $25.00 IN MEMORIAM In memory of John S. Pullen who departed us on January 16, 1973. Two lonely years have passed Since God called you home to rest The ones who think of you today Are the ones who loved you best. I think of you in silence Your name I often call There’s nothing left to answer But your picture on the wall. Sadly missed by: Sisters and Brothers FOUND—pair of gold rimmed eye glasses, tri-focal. May be claim- p ed at the Rappahannock News, f'' JANUARY SPECIALS: 1x4 pine 4(5 L/F, 2x4 pine 8<5 L/F, West Coast Studs 79d@, 12” x 16’ Primed Siding $3.20 pc., Plywood as low as $3.80 a sheet. We custom saw your lpgs.Jim Carpenter Companyr-Rte. 29S, Madison, Va. - Phone: 948-5841. Clover Hay for sale. 675-3268. 1-16-k AVON Would yoir like to sell in—Woodville, Flint Hill, Sperryville or Star Route, Washington and make some money? You’ll be your own boss and choose your own hours. Interested? Call collect Avon District Manager, 825-1823. 2-6-k B asic ^arpentry Ini i-nor Erl <-rior 754-8944 For FREE rsiiinn/e r-AUTOPARTSRaisill Avt§««tivt C«np«ny 732 E. Main St. Luray, Virginia Phone: 743-4551 For hard to find Heatforms, give us a call, we have these in stock. Frederick Block Co. Winchester, Va. 667-12B1