Rappahannock News, February 6, 1975

VA..STATE LIBRARY Front Royal woman dies in car crash MRS. Doris Goens Giles, 42, of Front Royal died Monday evening in Warren Memorial Hospital following a traffic crash in Rappahannock County which occurred two hours earlier. This is the first fatality on Rappahannock highways this year. Mrs. Giles was the operator of a 1969 Mercury station wagon which struck a bridge abutment on Route 522 about two and a half miles north of Flint Hill, according to Trooper J.A. Watson. She died at 7:15 p.m. A medical ex Assessment notices out RAPPAHANNOCK Landowners are receiving a notice in the mail from the Rappahannock Board of Assessors. This is not a tax bill, it was emphasized. The notice is to inform each landowner of the assessed value of his property. As the notice states, the information represents 15% of the appraised value and the 15% figure shown represents the amount subject to taxation. The actual tax rate will be determined by the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors. Although the actual amount of tax is not shown on this notice, an opportunity is offered each landowner to appear before the Board of Assessors to discuss or ask questions about the values placed on his property. Dates for such personal discussions at the Court House are: February 18, Wakefield District; February 19, Jackson and Hawthorne; February 20, Piedmont and Stonewall; February 21, Hampton and Town of Washington. Del. names Baumgardner DELEGATE D. French Slaughter, Jr., has announced the appointment of Douglas K. Baumgardner of Washington, Va. as his .administrative assistant for the current session of the General Assembly. Baumgardner, a 1973 graduate of Virginia Military Institute and a second year law student at the University of Virginia, will be employed by Slaughter on a parttime basis in his Richmond office. Baumgardner is the son of Mr. and Mrs. FanningM. Baumgardner of Rappahannock County. In making the announcement, Slaughter stated that he was glad to have the assistance of Doug Baumgardner “who is a very capable young man who has shown a keen interest in state government. amination was conducted, but results were not disclosed. Mrs. Giles, a supervisor at Aileen, Inc., a clothing manufacturing plant at Flint Hill, and two other employes, were en route home at 5:30 p.m. after working overtime when the accident occurred. The passengers, Mrs. Karen Hudson of Bentonville and Mrs. Mary Titus of Riverton, were treated at Warren Hospital and released. Tuesday’s snow created hazardous driving and a couple of accidents were reported, one involving a police vehicle which was also investigated by Trooper Watson. ON ROUTE 522 just north of Massies Corner, R.A. Baines operating a 1974 State police cruiser, was struck by Mrs. Linda Wallace of Front Royal when her vehicle, a 73 Volkswagen station wagon, went out of control on the snowy highway. At 3:30 that afternoon William Stewart Lyons of Falls Church lost control of the Ford station wagon he was driving on Route 211 east of Sperryville. According to Trooper W.A. Buntin, Lyons skidded in the snow and struck the Thornton River bridge. He escaped injury. Damage to the vehicle, which was owned by Aviation Service Co., Inc. of Weyers Cave, was estimated at $500. TWO vehicles collided Friday afternoon on Route 211 east of Amissville with injuries and damage resulting. Junior Douglas Corbin of Rixeyville, was driving a 68 Pontiac and Ray Junior Smelser of Stanley was in a 63 Volkswagen. Trooper Buntin, who investigated, said Corbin pulled into the highway from Lombardy Restaurant in fron of the VW which struck the Pontiac, went out of control and overturned on the left of the road. Damage to the Volkswagen was set at a thousand dollars and at $250 to the Corbin car. Corbin was cited for reckless driving. Ray Smelser and his brother, William, a passenger, were taken to Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton, where they were treated for strained back and neck muscles, bruises and contusions, and released.□ SPECIAL MEETING The Women of Trinity Episcopal Church will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, February 12 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. James J. Kilpatrick. Trinity Episcopal Church will hold a service at 7:30 p.m. on Ash Wednesday, February 12. □ Winter Wonderland Tuesday’s eight-inch snowfall created a winter wonderland giving every tree, bush or object a generous white coating. This scene is near Huntly, the driveway to Wakefield Manor, home of Mrs. Albert Lucas. Trees lining the long lane cast ribbon-like shadows in the snow and the rail fence staunchly holds its portion.

fiappafyatutork Nairn MUsIm4 Tfcarsdajr. Mornii« at VuMifto, rtamtonairti Cfwty, Virginia, S747, by tbs rau*ai*r Pubiiskii* Company, toe. btirW u Socoad Class Mail at tbs Post Office ip Wasbiaftaa, VirgiaU. Subscriptions (in advaacs) H in Rappshaaaock aad adjacoat caantios; «S la Postal Zoaos 5 tkra I. MRS. SARAH C. LATHAM. Maaagiag Editor Tdspboao WasMagtaa iri-IMt Planning pitfalls AT EVERY planning conference that is held in this area, lawyers and planners from other parts of the country shake their heads in disbelief at descriptions they hear of Virginia court decisions concerning land use. As bad as the legal attitude may be in New York, or Oregon, or Florida, it seems that Virginia tops them all when it comes to negating planning efforts. Now Virginia has done it again. In the opinion of Loudoun Commonwealth’s Attorney Don Devine, the decision of the Virginia Supreme Court, knocking out a Fairfax effort to deny a re-zoning in the Reston area, may also have knocked out Loudoun’s efforts to key growth to “affordability” and a Capital Improvements Program. ' If Devine is right, then Virginia courts can force—that’s right, force—local governments to grant a high density rezoning where there are no facilities—no schools, no water or sewers, inadequate roads—and then proceed to force the communities to provide whatever is needed. No matter that everyone else in the county may be penalized, or that even the citizens directly affected by the re-zoning may find themselves with a Pyrrhic victory—Virginia’s Supreme Court says what a developer or a re-zoner wants, he gets. ANOTHER aspect of the decisions that is alarming, to say the least, is that a Master Plan is far more than just a philosophical “Guide.” According to Devine, the court held that the plan is a guarantee of the zoning it indicates. Again, it doesn’t matter whether facilities are available, or the town or county could afford it. They have to do what the master plan says. This newspaper has often warned about the danger of “master planning”—of how growth projections can become self-fulfilling, and of how once its marked down on a piece of paper and colored prettily, then you’re stuck with it. The sad truth is that master plans often create more planning problems than they solve, at least they do in Virginia, and the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision underlines what we’ve been talking about.□ Letters to the editor Family data sought Editor: I am working on a ‘‘History of the Corley Family” which is set for publication in late summer. This family has been traced to the Counties of Fauquier, Culpeper and Rappahannock. 1 need to locate persons in this area who may have Corley ancestors, and other families who intermarried with Corley, (sometimes spelled Crawley), such as Ball, Bragg, Burch, Chadwell, Dulin, Duncan. Jordan, Maddox, Morrison, Myers, McGwinn, Poe, Settle, and others. The earliest family member located was Richard Corley. His will, recorded at Culpeper Court House, names wife Effie, sons. Manoah Corley, who married Jane Frogg, dau. of John and Elizabeth (Strothers) Frogg, lived in Fauquier Co. Curtis Corley m Sarah Jordan, dau. of Thomas Jordan, lived in Culpeper Co. Aquila Corley, m. Marry Ann Maddox, dau. of Notley and Susannah (Burch) Maddox. Daughters, Lucy, m. William Duncan, Effie m. Jordan, and Drucylla unmarried. Any help will be greatly appreciated; we would especially like to learn parents of Richard and Effie Corley and birthplace and date. Connie Corley Metheny (Mrs. Robert) Route 1, Box 140 Millboro, Va. 24460 “Close-ups” The Close-up last week stumped almost everyone. However, June Jordan of Washington identified the object as a Chicken Ring or Band. These rings of different colors are put around a chicken’s leg to identify a certain age flock, etc. June will receive a free year’s subscription to the Rappahannock News. Try this one! Bring or mail your replies to Rappahannock News, Box 38, Washington, Va. 22747. Vepco replies Editor: Mr. Harris, a frequent critic of Vepco, has issued another of his erroneous and misleading “letters” to the editor. It is so laden with distortions that time does not permit, and your space is too valuable, to go through it point by point. He states that Vepco directors receive $1,000 a week. The statement is so ridiculous on the face of it that it should have been checked before printing. Vepco directors receive $3,000 a year, plus $200 for each directors meeting, held monthly. So far as officers’ salaries are concerned, they are average for the utility industry, and far less than compensation received by executives of other firms responsible for $3 billion in assets and who are subject to far less harassment in carrying out their duties. Another comment. It would be far easier for Vepco management to say the devil with it and stop the building program scheduled to supply the Virginia economy and residents with power in the future. The Company, however, must by law be prepared to provide its customers with as much power as is wanted, at any time, anywhere. The building program has been curtailed substantially in view of conservation programs encouraged by the Company and by the economy, but there is no guarantee thot H m <%nrl \ t \ r hoc dropped permanently to the level it did in 1974, the first decline in decades. In fact, the first few weeks of January show a substantial increase over a year ago. Insofar as his comments about the 500 kv transmission line are concerned, the issue is awaiting decision by the State Corporation Commission after exhaustive examination ofy all the arguments involved. Yepco stockholders, Mr. Harris fails to report, have had one increase in dividend in four years, and have watched the value of the stock drop to below §7.00 a share, or less than half of book value. To the best of my knowledge we have never invited the editors or staff of the Piedmont Virginian to he “wined and dined.” We have, in concert with other utilities in a four-state area, including the District of Columbia, invited media representatives to a seminar held every two years on energy problems and issues. They have been attended by more than 100 media people, representing major, responsible newspapers, radio and television stations, and wire services, with plenty of time for discussion of facts—not the fiction written by prejudiced groups or individuals. Finally, the Country’s economy and confidence are in sufficiently bad shape without adding to the misunderstanding and irritation by half-truths and omissions. The impact of inflation on gasoline, grocery bills, real estate and every feature of life does not make electricity immune to the same disease. It is absolutely impossible to operate, maintain and build for the future at today’s sky- 4 rocketing costs and charge yesterday’s prices for electricity. We wish it were. Donald B. McCammond Vice President, Vepco Richmond Editor’s note— Mr. Harris can reply, if he likes, for himself, but on the “wining and dining” of media representatives point mentioned by the Vepco vice president, the fact remains that this newspaper has received two invitations to attend “seminars” — one in West Virginia, as we recall — with all expenses paid. Maybe Vepco didn’t intend to “wine” us, but we sure hope the invitation included meals. In any event, we declined; apparently our refusal of the invitation, in the Vepco official’s eves, disqualifies us as a “responsible newspaper.” Li

xo*n mr-H-r pih Delegate’s report from Richmond BY DEL. D. FRENCH SLAUGHTER, JR. THE HOUSE Appropriations Committee, of which I am a member, is due to report the revised budget bill to the House of Delegates this week. The principal controversies about budget revisions center around proposals for the state to appropriate money over and above the estimated tax revenues for the coming year and to borrow such funds with the hope that the borrowing could be paid back by increased tax collections due to an improved economy and proposals for a bond issue for buildings and capital improvements at colleges and universities, mental hospitals, and prisons. I am strongly opposed to the state borrowing money for the coming year. This is deficit financing and if the economy did not improve and tax revenues still fell below the amount of state appropriations, then in 1976 the legislature would be forced to enact a tax increase. I am opposed to such a tax increase and I do not think it is responsible for the legislature to pass a budget bill this year which amounts to a gamble on a tax increase in 1976. Those who advocate borrowing and deficit financing should also advocate tax increases now in order to have a balanced budget. SPERRYVILLE NEWS Members of the Administrative Board of the Sperryville United Methodist Church in conjunction with the Rev. Malcolm Maples birthday met last Wednesday evening with Mrs. Lee Swindler. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Devers, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Chrisman, Mrs. Virginia Lewis, Mrs. Jimmy Wayland, Mrs. James Swindler, Mrs. Catherine Brown, Mrs. Ranny Aylor, Mrs. Nina B. Brown, Bill Swindler, Mrs. Irvin Kenyon, Mrs. Jerry Brown, Mrs . Donald Carroll, Mrs. Camille Prescott, Julian Brown and Nelson Nethers. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wayland of Onancock were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wayland. Fielding Lewis of Front Royal was a luncheon guest last Tuesday of his mother, Mrs. Virginia Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Graham Allison of Baltimore, Md. spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Carson Johnson and.C.B. Susan Butler of Annandale cele brated her fifth birthday Sunday at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Robert W. Brown. Joining them were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brown and daughter, Kelly of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. John Coates, Marsha and Johnny Coates of Brightwood spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers. Mrs. Catherine Brown, Sandra Wayland, Beverly Brown and Julian Brown joined Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md. and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Payne of Fairfax at the Capitol Center in Washington, D.C. fora performance of the Ice Capades Saturday afternoon. They were dinner guests that evening of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Overhulser in Alexandria. Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Dodson and Mrs. Dell Dodson have moved to Woodville. Mrs. Phyliss Shirey and Mrs. Jean KonelCof Richmond were recent guests of their mother, Mrs. Maury W. Brown. □ The White Shop SOUTH GATE - CULPEPER, VA. Final Clearance Continues! on .WINTER MERCHANDISE 1/2 PRICE OR LESS! - • MEN’S SUITS • MEN’S SPORTCOATS • MEN’S SLACKS • MEN’S SHIRTS • MEN’S SWEATERS ' • MEN’S SHOES • LADIES DRESSES • LADIES COATS • SPORTSWEAR ' • LINGERIE • LONG DRESSES • HATS - SCARVES • GLOVES - HOSE I favor appropriations within the amount of estimated tax revenues so that we will have a balanced budget for this year and no tax increase. ALSO, I doubt whether the shortterm borrowing proposals are permitted under the Virginia constitutional provisions which prohibit borrowing of money unless anticipated tax collections from present taxes will be sufficient to pay the loans within one year. The proposals for a bond issue for capital improvements range from $125 million to $144 million. Such a'bond issue would be subject to approval of a vote of the people in a statewide election. I am opposed to these bond issue bills for several reasons. The economic situation for the coming year is very uncertain and this is a very dubious time for the state to be issuing bonds and borrowing on a long-term basis. THERE has not been sufficient study and thought given to the priorities and most urgent needs for capital improvements. Forexample, enrollment in the colleges and universities has begun to level off and present indications are that enrollment will decrease in the years beginning around 1980. Obviously, it would be unwise to embark upon a building program that could result in over-capacity at some institutions of higher education. Basically, this is a time when the state government must live within its income and we should not add deficit spending by the state government to the increasing deficits of the Federal government which have contributed so much to the aggravation of the economic problems now facing the country. Next week I will have another report on the legislative activities of the 1975 General Assembly.□ Byron C. Woodside, D.D.S. and Associates A dental group practice announce the opening of a general practice of dentistry in the Medical Clinic in Washington, Virginia Office hours by appointment: PHONE - 675-3430 BIG JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE coxt/mjgd AT THE Front Royal Mill Sales Room Due to bad weather the sale will last one week longer with Greater reductions than ever before on our Famous Trevira Polyester Double Knits. Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday now, thru Feb. 15th, by getting in on all the Great Bargains during this week. 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 4:30 p.m. Saturday - 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

WASHINGTON NEWS Mrs. Henry M. Keyser returned Monday from a visit of several weeks with friends in Williamsburg. Miss Lucy Estes is a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Barbara Slack and Timothy of Baltimore, Md. were guests Thursday of Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Mr. and^Mrs. Bobby Brown have moved into an apartment at Watts’ Apartments. The Rt. Rev. Robert B. Hall of Richmond was the Saturday overnight guest of the Rev. and Mrs. Jennings Hobson, III. The Hobsons entertained for dinner that night Rev. and Mrs. Jennings Hobson, Jr. of Luray, Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Carter, III, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Bear, Jr. and Dr. and Mrs. J.W. Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Butten spent the weekend in Potomac, Md. visiting while there, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McFarland, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard C. Ritchie and Mr. and Mrs. John Vezzi. Miss Becky Edmonds of Front Royal was a Sunday visitor of Mrs. J.M. Lillard. Capt. and Mrs. David C. Collins, Michelle and Bill of Laurel, Md. were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Curtis. HugJj J. Racer and Robert Racer visited their brother William Racer in Winchester Memorial Hospital last Tuesday. Gregg Daczewitz of Woodville spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley and accompanied them to New Market where they visited Miss Frances Dulaney at Shenandoah Valley Village Retirement Home. That evening the Weakleys and Gregg were dinner guests of Mrs. Gladys Dulaney in Luray. Sunday Mr! Weakley celebrated his birthday with Mrs. Weakley, and Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz, Gregg and Philip of Woodville at Hong Kong Restaurant, Culpeper, for dinner then returned to the Daczewitz home for cake and ice cream. Miss Susan Latham of Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg spent the weekend with Mrs. Sarah Latham. Saturday Miss Latham, Mrs. David Streagle, Shan HOW TO KILL HARD TIMES Mr. Farmer owed Mr. Implements for a Plow and Harrow$50.00 Mr. Implements owed \lr. Geofer)al Store—***—****——***•—**#——*«——*«——*——♦——*———****50.00 Mr. General Store owed Mr. Farmer for corn and oats —.................................... 50.00 Mr. Farmer sold some wheat or corn for $25.00 and paid Mr. Implement on acct.---—--—25.00 Mr. Implements then paid to Mr. General Store on account—...25.00 Mr. General Store paid Mr. Farmer on account ——..........— —......25.00 Mr. farmer then with his $25.00 back pays the balance dur Mr. Implements25. Who in turn pays to Mr. General Store amount due him ....--—_„„.™...„.......25.00 And Mr. General Store pays over to Mr. Farmer the balance he owed ———*25.00 Thus $25.00 by circulating has paid three bills amounting to $1,50.00 If Mr. Farmer had banked or hoarded the $25.00 none of the bills would have been paid and all would have been dissatisfied with each other. It is the circulation of money that makes good business, the withholding makes hard times. When you pay a bill it gives the other fellow a chance to pay his. Then buying and selling begins and behold good times have arrived making everyone happy, changing the blues to rosy hues. TRY IT! “MONEY MAKES THE MARE TO GO” I WE GIVE SERVICE - SEND US YOUR ORDERS J. A. Swan Jr. & Co. DAVIS STREETS CULPEPER, VA. From The Culpeper Exponent February 22, 1922 non and Marc attended the Ice Capades .at Capitol Center, with Mrs. David Hoadley of Falls Church. All of the above, and Mrs. Latham, joined by David Hoadley and Sarah of Falls Church and Mrs. Arthur Hoadley of Arlington were dinner guests that evening of Ms. Sally Mann and Vincent Nicholson in McLean.' Jenner Wood of Atlanta, Ga. was a Friday luncheon guest of his grandfather, C.J. Miller, after spending six weeks in Europe. He spent the weekend at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, returning to spend Monday here. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Burke of Alexandria. William Hershey of Bristol, Pa. arrived Monday to spend a few days with the Burkes. Mrs. L.J. lurner returned home Thursday after a three week visit with Mr. and Mrs. James M. Pharr in Newport News and Mr. and Mrs. William S. Dewhirst in Richmond. Mrs. Matilda Walker has returned to Culpeper from Oregon and was the Friday luncheon guest of Miss Irene Keyser. Miss Nancy Buntin of Richmond spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Buntin. Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Curtis visited Mrs. Julia Curtis in Fauquier. Hospital Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. D.D. Fairfax were guests of Miss Virginia Alexander in Alexandria from Sunday through Tuesday. Ronnie Hawkins visited his mother, Mrs. M.M. Hawkins, Jr. in Winchester Memorial Hospital Thursday. Mrs. Charles J. Albright attended a meeting of churchwomen at Truro Episcopal Church, Fairfax on Tuesday.□ Confirmation service held The Rt. Rev. Robert B. Hall, Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia, conducted a Confirmation Service’ Sunday at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. Receiving Confirmation were Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Carter, III, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Bear, Jr., Dr. J.W. Martin, Mrs. Stephanie Hawkins, Miss Jennifer Raney, Miss Courtney Jones, Gregory Swaim and Douglas Nichols. □ A bridge abutment resembles ice cream copes where each pier holds an extra helping of snow. ✓" " _i Fresh Crab Cakes Stuffed Shrimp Beef Stroganoff Destert — 7m or Coll— $J»s Adults Hy-Wy Restaurant t Hot I/egot ablet — Sated Bar $200 CMIdran under 10 12:00 - 7:30 ».a. 1525 ShMiandoah Ave. Front Royal, Va. A

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Damn OPEN AN ACCOUNT FRONT ROYAL VA. OH* •»- Tom- Thwo. A M. * *H. IJ( » II Now. FrtOor. I»RI *M Kathy E. Dwyer, 1975 DAR Good Citizen of Rappahannock County High School, receives her certificate and accompanying pin from Mrs. Biedler Settle of the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Miss Dwyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Dwyer of Sperryville, was selected by her classmates and the faculty of her school for “outstanding qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism.” Kathy is vice president of the National Honor Society, secretary of the SCA, and editor of the high school annual. She has won several awards in art, creative writing, sports and physical fitness. She hopes to attend Mary Washington or Eastern Mennonite College. The DAR Good Citizen Award was established in 1934 for senior girls in public and private high schools. Winners compete on district, state, and national levels with the National Winner receiving a silver bowl and a scholarship. Mrs. C.I. Guinn is DAR Good Citizen Chairman for the local chapter. Cookie sale is coming up THE GIRL Scouts in Rappahannock Troop 380 (Castleton) and Troop 547 (Flint Hill) will hold their annual Cookie Sale from February 15 through March 1. A box of cookies will sell for $1 and there will be a good selection from which to choose, they say. February 21, the two groups plan to go to the Barnum and Bailey Circus in Richmond. A COMPLETE ONE-STOP Building Supply Hardware Paint Millwork Lumber WARRENTON BUILDING MATERIAL CO., INC. ON THE BY-PASS WARRENTON Phone 347-1400 bus will be provided and will leave from the Elementary School at 1 p.m., returning at 9:15 p.m. Permission slips must be signed and returned to the Troop Leaders. A bag supper and money for a drink should be carried as there will be no stops. Cost for each girl will be $4. Mrs. J.A. Watson of Flint Hill is looking for used Girl Scout uniforms and handbooks. If anyone has either, they’re asked to please call her at 675-3576.□ FIRE, RESCUE Washington Rescue Squad on January 15 took Jett Woodward from home in Sperryville to Winchester Memorial Hospital. January 27 Dorothy Hawkins was taken from home to Winchester Memorial Hospital. Dorothy Fletcher was taken from home in Sperryville to Culpeper Memorial Hospital February 2. The same day Jake Smoot, Jr. was taken from home to Warren Memorial Hospital. Washington Fire Company answered calls to a brush fire in Wade H. Massie’s orchard January 29 and to a barn fire January 30 at Steve Baldwin’s farm. Sperryville Rescue Squad had one call this week to carry Bill Martin from Gid Brown Hollow to Culpeper Memorial Hospital, Sunday January 26. Flint Hill Rescue Squad answered four calls this week. January 27, Miss Lucy Estes was carried from home near Washington to Warren Memorial. Sunday February 2, Mrs. Fannie Nicholson was carried from her home at Washington to Warren Memorial and the same day Mrs. Maude Dodson was carried from her home in Flint Hill to Warren Memorial. February 3, Mrs. Jean Giles and Mrs. Karen Hudson were taken from an auto accident on Rt. 522 north of Flint Hill Ho Warren Memorial. Flint Hill Fire Department responded to a barn fire at Steve Baldwin’s near Washington January 30. Flint Hill Rescue Squad took Virgil Wilson from his home near Flint Hill to Warren Memorial Hospital January 22. The following day Mrs. Mary Jane Riley was transported to the same hospital. On the 25th, Miss Lucy Estes was taken to her home near Washington from Warren Memorial Hospital. □ SPECIAL MEETING The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary will hold a special meeting February 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the fire hall. All members are urged to attend. □ FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE, INC. Marshall, Va. 22115 * HORSE SALE February 8 - 1:00 p.m. Sale Every Tuesday at 2 p.m. Fat Cattle Sale - Feb. 4-2 p.m. Located on Route 55 approximately one mile east of Marshall. i

Brenda Jett of Flint Hill joined the snow brigade Wednesday morning as she freed her auto from its temporary bondage. In addition to the eight inches of precipitation, the snow plows added a bit to immobilize the vehicle. She cleared away the back portion and made an exit without too much difficulty. Concert is February 11 The Richmond Sinfonia under the musical direction of French conductor Jaques Houtman will make an appearance at Rappahannock County Elementary School on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the evening performance are $2 for adults and $1.50 for students. An earlier presentation will be given during school hours for the local elementary school students. - The Sinfonia is sponsored by the Rappahannock Womens Club and is presented with the assistance of a grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia, administered by the Old Dominion Symphony Council.□ NOYERS 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 BURN WOOD The Modern Way Now you can enjoy more comfort with less work than ever thought possible with wood! Get a revolutionary new ASHLEY thermostatically controlled down-draft wood heater. fuel loads last longer! Fuel loads will last at least 12 hours even in the coldest weather in an Ashley! unbelievable fuel savings! Ashley owners from all over the continent happily report savings of up to 75%. enjoyamazing performance! PHONE 825-9224 Enjoy constant, controlled heat around the clock. No more waking up to a cold house. IlCentral Hardware Co., Inc.;: 172 EAST DAVIS STREET CULPEPER, VIRGINIA 22701 Dean's list Beverly Ilene Reid, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murphy J. Reid of Castleton, has been named to the Dean’s List at Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music at Winchester with a grade point average of 3.44 out of a possible 4.00. A graduate of Rappahannock County High School, Miss Reid is studying for the Liberal Arts degree majoring in English. This is the first time she has been named to this honor. □ BRIDGE CLUB MEETS Mrs. E.M; Jones entertained the Washington Bridge Club and guests Thursday evening at her home, Delamore. Present were Mrs. M.H. Forward, Mrs. L.J. Turner, Mrs. George H. Davis, Jr., Mrs. F.M. Baumgardner, Mrs. Paul Miller, Mrs. Elmo D. Flynt, Mrs. Harold Scogginand Mrs. Harry Lee Smith. Prizes were awarded Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Forward and Mrs. Baumgardner. □ 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 UnUtKtU tnai 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 arW 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 '■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, 1975. 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 I OPEN AN ACCOUNT SCHEWEL FURNITURE CO. ClMFCll A JlCtm MB. PIMM W-27M FRONT ROYAL. VA. Opm Mon. Twm., Tfcurt. A lot. 1:20 le IN, Wo*. IN 10 12 Noon. Friday, A M to I PM.

Tree planting assistance available “THERE ARE many acres of steep open land in Rappahannock County that have been abandoned or are too steep to maintain in good pasture. These areas would be very suitable for tree planting,” says Clifton W. Jenkins, Chief Forest Warden for Rappahannock County. He and Forester Evan Sharp are available to examine tree planting sites to determine the species best suited for the area and the number of trees needed. The Virginia Division of Forestry will locate the labor necessary to do the tree planting and will oversee the planting job. Tree seedlings are sold by the Virginia Division of Forestry for reforestation, Christmas trees and windbreaks. Tree seedling order forms can be obtained from Chief Forest Warden Jenkins or at the ASCS Office and County Agent’s office. Jenkins can be contacted at his home in the evening, telephone number 987-3154. Forester Sharp can be contacted at his Madison office on Fridays or call him at his home in the evening, telephone number 923-4587. TREE seedlings available from the two State nurseries are: loblolly pine, white pine, shortleaf pine, pitch pine, black locust, yellow poplar, ash, sycamore and sweet gum. These trees are sold in minimum orders of 500; 500 trees would be enough to plant one-half an acre. Black walnut are available in minimum orders of 25. The Virginia Division of Forestry also raises some trees uiat are grown primarily for Christ ~®ke Jfinal tribute CEMETERY MEMORIALS CLORE FUNERAL NOME The Home of Thoughtful Service MOM 925-2101 CULPEHt PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, Feb. 15 Beginning at 10:00 A.M. Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of the late Joel L. Jenkins of Flint Hill, Va., I will sell the following: 1 mahogany desk, old radio and record player Zenith, Dining room suite, complete consisting of drop leaf table, cherry wood six ladder back chairs, one hutch, corner cupboard, RCA color television-perfect shape, 2 small drop leaf mahogany end tables, 1 drop leaf table—medium size, 2 sofas—perfect shape, several antique foot stools, several wing back chairs, rocking chair, large gold leaf mirror, complete set of Haviland china, mantle clock, Seth Thomas, lot of old glassware, set 6 place setting silver flat ware (Towle), set 1847 Rogers flatware, several old lamps with marble base, several kerosene lamps—antique, 1 maple bedroom suite complete, several nice chest of drawers, 1 mahogany bedroom suite, like new several nice dressers with morrors. Lane cedar chest, lot of bed clothing—perfect shape, 1 deep freeze—per icn suape, i antique cook siove wun warming oven—une new, Kitchen table and 4 chairs,refrigerator—only used two months, small Philco radio, several card tables, lot of canned fruit—antique kitchen cabinets, lot of ironstone china, 1-1966 Buick automobile— good condition, 1-1973 Ford F-100 pick-up, 8,900 actual miles, 1 lot of garden tools, lawn mower Briggs & Stratton motor, 1-7 hp riding mower, stone crocks, 1 large iron pot, 1 lot of clover hay, 1 lot of jewelry—some antique, several silver dollars, mahogany coffee table, beautiful family Bible, 1 small loveseat, several electric fans, lot of iron skillets, iron tea kettle, several antique lanterns, washing machine, 1 small mahogany lamp table, lots, and lots of items too numerous to mention. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is one of the nicest auction sales ever held in this part of the state, consisting of glassware, furniture, garden tools, yard tools, canned fruit, many miscellaneous items. JOHN WALKER JENKINS AUCTIONEERING SERVICE Sperryville, Virginia 22740 State Licensed 987-8211 OWNER: Earl C. Hawkins, Rivermont Drive, Front Royal, Virginia Executor of the Estate of the late Joel L. Jenkins of Flint Hill, Virginia. In case of rain, sale will be held the following Saturday. TERMS: Cash Nothing will be removed from the premises until settled for. Not responsible for accidents. mas trees; These species red pine, Scotch pine and Norway spruce. Wildlife plants available in minimum orders of 25 are sawtooth oak, persimmon, autumn olive, bicolor lespedeza and bristly locust. These plants would be nice for planting around the home, garden or farm fields. The State has a pine reforestation program that will reimburse the landowner for one-half the cost of pine establishment providing the total cost does not exceed $60 per acre. The cost of planting pines in most open fields runs $30 per acre; if the landowner takes advantage of the State’s cost sharing program, he would have approximately $15 per acre invested in the planting. After 15 to 20 years of growth an acre of loblolly pine would be worth $100 to $200. To qualify for the State’s cost sharing program, the landowner would have to plant at least three acres of pine. OVER THE years, the landowners of Rappahannock County have planted many hundreds of acres to trees but during this same time period many thousands of acres were harvested. Most of these cutover acres were not planted back to trees or prepared for natural regeneration. For example, in .1973, 3,700, 000 board feet of sa^rtimber was harvested from the forest land in Rappahannock County. This volume represents the harvesting of some 925 acres; during that same year only 177,560 seedlings were planted. This was only enough seedlings to plant 222 acres. THERE is a considerable difference between the 925 acres harvested and the 222 acres that were planted. Most of the planting was done on abandoned farmland; only a very small portion of these trees were planted in cutover woodland. Too often the woodlands are harvested with no concern given for the future. The Virginia Division of Forestry is available to advise landowners on how to manage and harvest their timber. “Reforestation is a very important step towards good forest management,” said Jenkins.^ Forest Warden Clifton Jenkins and Janies F. Massie examine a stand of loblolly pine which was planted about 5 years ago. This timber was hand planted and has shown good rapid, even, growth. Mr. Massie has several forest projects going. James F. Massie of Amissville and Forest Warden Clifton Jenkins examine a reforestation site on the Massie’s Meadow Grove farm on Route 729. About 15 acres which have previously been harvested are now being prepared for reforesting. The acreage was control burned and will be replanted mechanically. More timber is being harvested than is being replanted so great emphasis and effort is being placed on reforestation. ■ ■ -

Book review contest is under way jiuuuiiiu cuiuiieu in n-ngiisn classes at Rappahannock County Elementary School, Rappahannock County High School, Wakefield School, Nethers Community School and Randolph-Macon Academy, have been invited to join the Rappahannock County Library’s Book Review Contest. For fifth, sixth and seventh grade competitors, two book reviews must be submitted between February 6 and March 15. Eighth through twelfth grade students must submit one review between February 14 and March 15. All books to be read and reviewed must be chosen from the Rappahannock County Library. Students may hand in their reviews to their English teachers at school or to the librarian at the Rappahannock County Library. First, second and third place winners and three honorable mentions will be named for each category. The winners will receive books, cash prizes and certificates of merit. FOLLOWING is a sample review written by Johnny Bragg of Flint Hill that received an honorable mention last year. Johnny Bragg was then a fifth grade student at Rappahannock County Elementary School. He reviewed “All About Dinosaurs,” written by Roy C. Andrews and illustrated by Thomas W. Voter. Johnny wrote: “Dinosaurs were the largest animals that roamed the earth. Some dinosaurs lived on land and some in water. The first dinosaurs Feed grain outlook “PRODUCERS will soon be deciding how much and what feed grain crops to plant this spring,” says T.R. Taylor, Chairman, Rappahannock County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee (ASC), “and ifote have a decent planting season the acreage may increase.” The 1975/76 feed grain predictions for the Nation were announced during the recent National Agricultural Outlook Conference held in Washington, D.C. Weather difficulties in 1974 prevented growers from planting their full intentions or caused them to shift to other crops, Taylor said. Feed grain harvested acreage in Virginia was approximately 689,000 acres last season. “Weather permitting, we will surpass that this season,” Taylor said. Feed grain prices are stronger relative to competing crops. Washington officials indicate average corn yields for the Na tion could fall within a range of 87 to 97 bushels per harvested acre, given average planting and growing conditions this year. “This range would produce a record corn crop and total feed grain production could be 30 to 50 percent above 1974’s 165 million tons,” Taylor said. With these levels, grain prices would be reduced and production in livestock and poultry would be encouraged. “WITH livestock and poultry producers not adjusting to unfavorable feeding conditions,” Taylor said, “the demand for feeding will be weaker in 1975/76 feeding year. However, cattle feeding could change quickly because of the large supply of feeder cattle available for placement.” Record-level feed grain production would mean supplies large enough for substantial stock buildups, even with the continued increase in exports, Taylor said.D f EARLY'S CARPET SALES & SERVICE S LAKliE DISPLAY U* .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 PARPFT INSTALLATIONS VISIT OUR SHOWROOM OR CALL FOR EXPERT RUG CLEANING SHOP AT HOME SERVICE Call 937-4404 or 825-8232 128 S. Main St., Culpeper, Va. (Rt. 211) Amissville, Va. lived two million years ago. “The largest dinosaur wasBrachiousaurus and the smallest was Paleoscinus. He was like an armadillo only the armadillo did not have spikes like Paleoscinus. One dinosaur was Tyrannosaurus Rex. He was the most horrible animal that ever lived. He had six-inch teeth and jaws four feet long. “In 1811 a woman named Mary Arming found the first fossil of a dinosaur. One summer in the late 1800’s a group of men set out looking for fossils. They found a fossil of a dinosaur Tyrannosaurus. After they dug it up they found a bone that weighed more than two tons. It took four horses to pull it. “I liked the book because I like dinosaur stories.” THE Rappahannock County Library is open on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday andFriday from 1 to Johnny Bragg 5 p.m. On Tuesday, the Library is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Miss Ruth Blackwell is librarian. □ ‘Staggered’ license system to be extended WHEN an estimated 660,000 truck, tractor, trailer and motorcycle owners buy 1975 license plates in March, it will be the last gasp for the traditional onemonth license renewal, according to the Division of Motor Vehicles, because all “miscellaneous” vehicles will then join passenger cars in the successful staggeredmonth, decal system. Commissioner Vern L. Hill stresses that procedures will be identical to the introduction of passenger cars to the decal system two years ago. Renewal applications have all been mailed, each with space allotted for owners to indicate a convenient month for future annual renewal under the staggered system. “THE FIRST step” says Hill, “will be for owners to buy 1975 license plates during the period, March 1 to 31. These plates will be issued without decals, will be valid for one year, andowners will AARP TOUR The American Association of Retired Persons is planning a cruise of seven days to the Caribbean in April and will include time in Jamaica, Haiti and Nassau. Anyone who is interested in the cruise may contact Mrs. Beulah Stewart, P.0. Box 164, Luray, Va. 22835.□ FINAL WINTER CLEARANCE on Ladies Winter Wearing Apparell Sale Ends February 22nd pay the normal annual fee. As always, We urge prompt action so patrons will avoid a rush as the March 31 deadline approaches. Remember, plates may be ordered by mail or purchased from any DMV office or license agency.” The final step in the process will come during the 1975 license year, when DMV will send license holders an extension notice, reflecting the optional renewal month they selected. On payment of a prorated fee, decals will be issued and the vehicle will then be in the staggered system. Only interstate buses, National Guard, motor vehicle dealers, and drive-away licenses will continue on the March annual renewal basis.□ T r (oiifiDcncf THE FUNERAL HELPS ONE TO FACE THE FUTURE The funeral provides the environment where friends and relatives can give the help needed to face the future. GEEST FUNERAL HOME, Private Ambulance Cemetery Memorials 403 Sperryville Rd. Culpeper, Va. 825-0395

RATES: Six cents per word for first insertion; 750 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. Wood for sale—Also yellow locust stakes and posts. Call Moody Aylor, 987-8285. 2-13-k Fauquier Laundry—Riding Apparel & Horse Blankets our Specialty. Warrenton, Va. 347-2231. Picked corn for sale. Good crop. 675-3268. 2-6 PIANOS TUNED — reasonable rates. Contact Albert, Box 176, Flint Hill. 2-6-p 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 Cottage for rent—Six rooms and bath, all kitchen and laundry appliances. Central heat and air conditioning. Very clean. $135, month and references. Call 6753328 at night. tfk YAMAHA SALES & SERVICE. The Cycle Center, Culpeper, Va. Phone 825-6480. tfk “Remodeling? Let our qualified people help you. February Specials — Storm windows - $13.88, Storm doors-$35.88, 3 1/2 inch insulation-90 per square foot, 2’6’’Prehung Luan doors-$24.88. Jim Carpenter Co., Rt. 29 South, Madison, Va. Phone 948-5841 (collect).’’ ARTIFICIAL BREEDING—Beef and Dairy Cattle. Will go any place. 675-3539. 3-room apartment for rent. $95. Partially furnished. Washington, \Va. 675-3625. Ik. GAME NIGHT—Every Friday at 8 p.m. Sperryville fire hall. Cash prizes. tfk GAME NIGHT—Every Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Chester Gap Fire Hall. Cash Prizes. 2-13-p LOST—Male collie, 4 years old (PRINCE) in Amissville area. 9374429. Ik WILL DISMANTLE old stone chimney, fence or foundation. May pay small price for same. Call collect Ralph Woodruff (301) 5774316. 2-6-k For Sale: 2 10 in. Brinley plows, t$50.00 each. One 4x6 trailer with title, $100.00. Call before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. 937-4486. 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 Experienced Maid, 25, seeking part time work. 987-8654. 2-13-p GAME NIGHT—Every Friday at 8 p.m. Sperryville fire hall. Cash prizes. tfk AVON Would you like to sell in—Woodviile, Flint Hill, Sperryville or Star Route, Y\ashington and make some money? YoiTll be your own boss and choose vour own hours. Interested? Call collect Avon District Manager, 825-1823.- 2-6-k PANORAMA REALTY SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA 987-8640 25 ROLLING ACRES with approx. 400 feet frontage on Rt. 211. Two bedroom frame home includes kitchen, full bath, dining room, and living room w/fireplace. Acreage is 95% open with excellent views, 15 x 25 loafing shed, year round stream & pond site. Ideal property for horses or cattle. $45,000. 25.6 ACRES near Amissville with 1700 feet frontage on secondary state road. Entirely woojjed and with survey. $35,000 with 2,000 down and interest only for 10 yrs. at 8%. APPROXIMATELY 40 ACRES fronting on Rt. 522. Mostly wooded with plenty of split rail fencing & strong stream. Views. $46,000 with owner financing. 50 ACRES high atop Aaron Mt. with excellent views to the mountains. Entirely wooded with plenty of seclusion. $45,000 with owner financing. 55 ACRES in Old Hollow near Sperryville. State road frontage, excellent barn, nice open area surrounded by woodland, pond & stream. $62,500 with good owner financing. I James W. Leake - 987-8236 John Barbour - 987-8608 Keeton Barnes - 987-8619 Maurice O’Bannon - 987-8713 John Eubank - 987-8146 WOODVILLE NEWS By MRS. JUNE CLARK Miss Bonnie Brown of Silver Spring, Md. arrived on Monday for a week’s vacation with her mother, Mrs. Chloe Brown. Ashby Butler returned home Thursday after being a patient in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. The W.M.U. of Woodville Baptist Church met at the church Tuesday night. Mrs. Clifton Clark was program leader. The Rev. B.G. Titchenell attended the Shenandoah Area Council meeting in Winchester Wednesday night. Mrs. Chester Wayland was a Wednesday overnight guest of her brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John Creel in Culpeper. Capt. and Mrs. Ulrich Maeyer and children, Nicole and Heide of Reston were Sunday dinner SUMMER JOBS — Powell’s Fort 4-H Camp - 5 weeks, Camp Coordinator, Crafts Instructor, Lifeguard, Recreation Leader, Must be high school graduate. Call 6753619. 1-k YOUNG WOMAN, with college degree, interested in tutoring high school or elementary student—or adult. Al£o have nursing experience and could care for invalid in home. Writing, typing and organizational skills. Available one or two days a week. 987-9041. 1-p FOR SALE—26 inch girls bicycle, light blue, excellent condition. Used only four times. Call 6753547 or 987-8336. 2-13-p Have recently completed construction of Rappahannock Clinic and am seeking new contracts. Experienced in new construction as well as remodeling and restoration. Gregory Monahan, 987-8928. 2-27-k |—AUTOPARTS—I lissitl Avtinitivi Ctnpaiy 732 E. Main St. Luray, Virginia Phone: 743-4551 guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wood. Thomas Orange of Takoma Park, Md., visited relatives here over the weekend. Victor Taylor and Jeff Taylor of Culpeper were Sunday visitors of the Clifton Clarks.□ CARD OF THANKS I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to the Washington Volunteer Fire Company and to my friends and neighbors for their efforts in making my disaster less than it would have been. Thank you. Steve E. Baldwin MADISON LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. February 1, 1975 Steers and Feeder Calves Cows. Heifers. Bulls. Veal Calves. Hogs. Sows. Baby Calves, bh. 19.50 $35.00 H.50 $21.50 19.00 $32.00 19.00 $25.00 32.00 $55.00 32.00 $39.75 27.00 $32.00 12.00 $25.00 We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORP. Phone VA5-8383 Culpeper i For hard to find Heatforms, give us a call, we have these in stock. Frederick Block Co. Winchester, Va. 667-1261 Vegetable Seeds Now in Stock Seed Potatoes on the way Garden Fertilizer Here Also Garden Tools & Supplies 635-3118 Buy Early and Avoid the Rush Southern States Coop Front Royal