Rappahannock News, February 13, 1975

VA. STATE LIBRARY EXCBiiOHP i9t VA. 25219 i; FEB 14 1975. ST A i j ki '-*'v * Volume XXVI, Number 14 WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1975 FIFTEEN CENTS Zoning changes Recommendations bounce back to planners SEEING visions of “controversy” rising on the near horizon, Rappahannock’s Supervisors threw back to the county planning commission a suggestion that a hearing be held on some recommended changes to the county’s zoning and subdivision law. At their meeting last Thursday, the Supervisors declined a planning commission proposal that the two bodies hold a joint hearing on the changes, and some members indicated they didn’t much like the changes—or the whole idea of changing in general—anyway. Newbill Miller, who resigned during the past year as chairman of the Board of Supervisors, spoke up strongly from the audience against “change just to be changing.” Said Miller: “Every time you discuss it, it just creates a furor...I don’t think this is good for government.” H.B. Wood also expressed strong feelings about “fiddling” with the zoning and subdivision laws, and so did Herbert Foster. And everyone seemed to agree that a proposal to rezone the Amissville area into a mixed residential and business “village” zone (RB-1)—like Flint Hill, Sperry ville and Woodville—would amount to political dynamite. FANNING BAUMGARDNER, of the zoning and planning office, appeared before the Supervisors to present the planning commission’s request. He said the recommended changes were intended only to clarify some questions and correct some errors gained from experience with the two laws over a period of a year. “Not any large issues are involved,” he insisted, but he conceded that the RB-1 zoning for Amissville could be “the most controversial” of the recommendations. “That’s the only one that may generate controversy,” he insisted, but questions raised immediately dis Teachers seek increases THE Rappahannock County Education Association has asked the school board for a ten percent increase in teacher’s salaries. At the school board meeting last Tuesday night, representatives of the Association said the teachers want the increases to become effective for the 1975-76 school year. The school board took no action on the request. The Rappahannock Education Candidates for sheriff Everett Estes, resplendent in a red blazer, was the first person to speak at last Thursday’s February meeting of the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors. He told the Board members he’d resigned as a deputy sheriff in order to run for election as sheriff in the election next fall. Estes shook hands all around and told the Supervisors he looked forward to working with them. Sheriff John Walker Jenkins, who says he intends to run for re-election, watched impassively. There are reports in the county that ' still another candidate for sheriff is waiting in the wings. □ Association estimated the proposed salary increases and fringe benefits would amount to a budget increase of $106,034. The salary scale proposed by the Education Association would raise the base teacher’s salary from $7,700 to $8,470. They also proposed that teachers be granted a $300 raise on top of the base salary for each year of teaching experience. The highest salary possible under the salary scale recommended by the Education Association would be $14,870 for a teacher with 13 years’ experience and a doctorate degree. For non-degree teachers, the Education Association recommended a salary of $10,570. Fringe benefits for each, teacher included in the Education Association’s proposal would be $10 toward health insurance premiums, totaling $6,960 for all employes of the school board; full payment of the cost of mandatory life insurance, totaling $4,608; payment of $7 toward the physical examination required of all school board employes, totaling $406. THE Education Association also recommended supplements for members of the coaching staff: $600 for a varsity coach; $500 for a track coach or junior varSee Page 17 pelled that notion. • Baumgardner said the Amiss - ville proposal grew out of a recently, hotly-debated commercial rezoning for a service station at Amissville. He said it was the commission’s thought that the RB-1 zone should extend roughly from Early’s Carpets to the LomBar-Dy Restaurant, and “out by the church on the Culpeper Road.’’ Other suggested changes would affect rules on “more that one residence on a lot, parcel or tract,” make it unlawful for a utility company to provide electricity to a building until a building permit had been obtained; require trailers in trailer parks to be set back 50 feet from the property line, instead of ten, and set a $40 fee for special use permits. ALSO recommended were changes to provide stricter conSee Page 18 The Rappahannock County courthouse was half obscured in an early morning mist rising from new-fallen snow one day last week.

Sapjrafiamuirk H?m . Virfiaia, *747, kjr aM-n-r-— r-r Class Mail at tks Past Offiea ia Virfiaia. tatsfriptiwu (ia aMraaca) *4iaB*»a; IS ia Pastal Zsats S tfcra t. MBS. SABAH C. LATHAM. i I7I-IMI EM tar Keep it public AT LAST Thursday’s meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, the chairman of what amounts to the highest elected legal body in the jurisdiction announced that he didn’t agree with a law of the state of Virginia, and that he’d get around that law, if he had to, to accomplish something he wanted. That may sound like a somewhat heavy way of putting it, but that’s what it amounted to when Pete Luke set up an “executive work session” for later this month at which the Supervisors were invited to talk about any and all matters of the public’s business they might care to bring up. That’s right—to talk about the public’s business, in private. Virginia’s Freedom of Information Law, for all of its relatively mild language, is specific on the Conditions of closed door meetings. They may only be held for stated, understandable reasons—such as a discussion of “personnel matters” which might prove unduly embarrassing or harmful to an individual; for pending legal matters; for land acquisition, where premature disclosure might cost the public extra money; things of that nature. It does not allow loose, catch-all reasons for meeting behind closed doors, for talking about “the budget, schools, landfills and anything somebody else might think of.” The law was enacted to prevent just this sort of thing. AS DO Commonwealth’s Attorneys everywhere, when the question is raised, Rappahannock’s was inclined to be easy going and relaxed about the Freedom of Information law when Luke was challenged. It is the way of court house residents everywhere to try to shrug such things aside, and when questioned, to try and belittle the whole thing. It should not be belittled. Supervisor Chairman Luke and Attorney George Davis should be the first to insist on strict adherence to both the letter and spirit of the law. They usually are; almost always. But as stated, Supervisors and court house officials throughout the state find the FOI law an inconvenience. \Miy? We don’t know. You’d think a man who accepts public office would be someone with the keenest feeling about public accountability, and that’s what the Freedom of Information law is all about. Nobody is questioning anyone’s integrity, but the moment you close the doors to conduct the public’s business, questions inevitably arise. NEWSPAPER people feel strongly about it because keeping tabs for the public is our business. We trust that members of the public feel the same way, even though the necessities of making a living and other personal responsibilities may keep them from attending all the public meetings they’d like to. The public has to rely on the press for much of its information about how its business is being conducted, but we can’t do it when that business is being settled behind closed doors.□ Letters to the editor Editor: With reference to Donald B.McCammond’s letter to the Rappahannock News — balderdash and poppycock! Does he really think intelligent people will believe his “holier than thou’’ explanations after reading the front page of the Washington Post, Tuesday, February 11? The whole theme of his letter smacks of “let them eat cake’’ and a little “French revolution” against the all powerful utility companies might help lower the outrageous prices of electricity or at least stop the ridiculous escalation. Mrs. Robert Brent Harrell “Close-ups” The close-up last week was the tines or prongs of a table fork, and was correctly identified by a number of readers. The name of Mrs. Cecil Banks of Culpeper was drawn from the entries. Others to name the object were Dean Irvine, Peggy Menefee, Lois Smith, James Cooke, Eddie Carroll, Mary Priest, R.E. Wood, Randy Jenkins, Roberta Harrison, Fay Leake, Richard Fitzek and Roy Jenkins. Try this one. Bring or mail entries to the Rappahannock News, Box 38, Washington, Va. 22747. Vepco critic answers letter Editor: I am delighted to have at last drawn a response from the august offices of the Virginia Electric Power Co., whose senior vice-president, Donald B. McCammond, wrote you last week. For awhile there I was afraid I was going to be ignored by Vepco. Based on one inadvertent inaccuracy in a long list of criticisms I directed at Vepco, this powerful utility apparently lost its cool and resorted to some pretty wild phrases, such as “halftruths” and “distortions.” Surely this reflects the company’s “overkill” tactics, unleashed against anyone who dares to question this giant’s increasingly burdensome electric rates. More than anything I could write, such intemperate language mirrors the company’s corporate arrogance and irresponsibility in public relations. McCammond went all out, at the start of his letter, by labeling me a “frequent critic” of Vepco, as if the phrase were an epithet. I am indeed a frequent critic because there is so much to criticize. So are thousands of electric consumers across the state who are organizing to protest skyrocketing electric costs and needless, unsightly new powerlines. As to Vepco’s complaint that my criticisms comprise “halftruths,” let us imagine for just a moment that it is correct. I have said there is something drastically wrong with Vepco’s corporate operation, its construction program, its figures on future needs, its lobbying, its public relations program, its public statements about radioactive problems at its Surry plant and about the geologic fault -underneath its Louisa nuclear plant, among other things. If that’s only half-true, I’ll settle for that for the time being. It’s a good beginning. My sincere thanks to Mr. McCammond for calling my attention to the one inaccuracy in my long letter critical of Vepco’s plans and policies. My letter, noting Vepco’s calls for belt-tightening and more frugal use of electricity, suggested that such economy might begin in the utility’s home offices, where the board chairman receives a salary of $116,500 a year and T. Justin Moore, the President, ® gets $90,500 plus expenses. These are the latest annual figures -as reported to the State Corporation Commission. It also was stated that members of the board of directors receive $1,000 a week. This figure was given to me over the phone by an official of the SCC and was possibly an error due to faulty transmission. What the spokesman probably meant to say is that the four senior vice-presidents get an average of $53,500 a year, which is more than $1,000 a week. That’s still a heap of greenbacks for officials of a public utility calling on consumers for belttightening. There also are eight general vice-presidents who receive from $48,750 (paid Mr. McCammond) down to $27,800. The directors, except for the President and board chairman, get only nominal fees. All right, where does this relatively minor correction— senior vice-presidents instead of directors who get over $1,000 a week—leave us? It obviously left Vepco with what it hoped was an excuse to label our entire letter as misleading and halftruthful. Isn’t this rather surprising language for a utility which itself has been fined very recently by the Atomic Energy Commission for allegedly making untruthful statements about its Surry nuclear power station? Isn’t it somewhat astonishing that Mr. McCammond can seize so eagerly upon one inadvertent inaccuracy and rage so indignantly about “distortions” when his own company is being accused by the state attorney-general’s office of making false statements to the AEC See Page 3

/ WSK-' Vepco critic answers company letter From Page 2 in 12 instances involving the geologic fault underlying Vepco’s nuclear plant under construction in Louisa County? If McCammond and Vepco are truly anxious to improve the utility’s public image, it cannot do so by indulging in intemperate language, but by a prudent new approach to utility and consumer problems that is far more responsive to consumer wishes and needs. After all, it cannot be said too often that Vepco is a public utility under public regulation, and should avoid waste or extravagance, should avoid secrecy in any of its operations, and avoid the kind of corporate arrogance it all too often has displayed in the past. There is an intolerable secrecy, for instance, in Vepco’s system of hiding its outlays for public relations amidst a mountain of figures for advertising. What have been the annual expenditures for “seminars or any other meetings or entertainment for the media in the past five years? How much has been spent for lobbyists in Richmond? How much, if anything, has been spent to entertain key state legislators, and how has it been spent? Since Mr. McCammond was so responsive to my last letter, I herewith respectfully challenge him and his company to supply public answers to these questions as a matter of vital public interest. In past years it’s the electric consumer who has borne the burden of heavy public relations and advertising expenses. As to McCammond’s facile use of the word “half-truths,” he closes his letter with a reminder that inflation has raised the price of everything, and therefore we cannot expect the cost of electricity to remain the same. Surely not, but he very conveniently failed to mention that the increased cost of electricity in 1974 was more than double the general cost of living increase, as widely reported in news stories. So much for “half-truths.” He also referred to “ommissions.” Well, on that subject, why is it that Vepco made absolutely no admission, to my knowledge, that the entire year of 1974 saw no electric demand growth for the first time in decades? That is, I know of no such admission until McCammond acknowledged the fact in his recent letter—only after I had disclosed the figures as given to me, at my request, by the State Corporation Commission. McCammond conceded that this no-growth phenomenon was “the first decline in decades.” Where was Vepco’s public news release on so newsworthy a development? Why did it wait for a mere taxpayer to make the disclosure? Was it fearful public revelation might jeopardize its demand for more high-tension powerlines that cannot be justified unless electric demand keeps increasing? finally, Vepco s chosen spokesman said Vepco stockholders have had but one dividend increase in four years. That’s a strange way to put it. He could just as well have said stockholders have had no decrease in dividends despite the sharply-declining economy. By maintaining these dividends, Vepco’s reach into consumers’pockets have been all the more persistent and urgent. Vepco itself has tacitly admitted it needs a better public image by hiring for $20,000 a New York public relations firm to give it advice. A healthy initial step would be immediate withdrawal of its application for the 500,000 k.w. powerline that would desecrate our scenic lands, with the refreshingly candid admission that the electric usage picture has indeed changed. It could, further, cease its incessant calls for rate hikes and thus slow down, at least, the shafting of the consumer—and it could do so, I believe, by cutting back substantially on its construction program (including abandonment of the incredibly expensive and highly-dangerous nuclear power plant at Louisa), by streamlining its in-house operation, and by other economies. In closing, let me urge Mr. McCammond once more to respond openly and forthrightly to the crucial questions posed to him above, as a splendid new move in the direction of better public relations. After all, the public has a right to know all the facts about a public utility. Ed. Harris Jordan River Farm, Huntly Music program praised Editor: Music lovers of Rappahannock County who missed the concert Tuesday evening in the Elementary School auditorium—and a good many did, since the Hall was barely a third full—should make a note not to fail again to hear the Richmond Sinofina if it returns at any time to the county. ' i The evening was a delight and the Rappahannock County Woman’s Club is to be thanked warmly for sponsoring the appearance of the very well balanced, well trained and competent musicians under the baton of Jacques Houtmann. If the word “Sinofina” suggested to anyone who stayed away a group of amateurs whose ardor might exceed t(jeir expertise, I would not be surprised as it has that ring in my ears. Such an im- ' pression couldn’t be more unfair. The sixteen strings that car- - ried most of the musical burden 1 played with verve and precision ' through a program of interesting • variety and were able at the end in response to appreciative applause to give a generous encore of Mozart with sparkle that must have had the composer nodding happily. If the orchestra was tired after their second concert of the day (they had entertained the school during the afternoon) they gave no evidence of it. They finished in style, and we are glad we heard them. We hope the opportunity to hear them again is not far distant. Waldron O’Connor Information needed Editor: Would anyone living in a house built before 1800 please send me the information on when it was Jbuilt, by whom and who originally owned it. The Rappahannock Bicentenniel Steering Committee is anxious to get going on a reissue of the map t of Colonial Rappahannock. This time we would like to get all the colonial houses, buildings, sites, roads, etc. put on the map. We need the county’s help to locate these places. Please send the information to Mrs. Isaac L. Parrish, Viewtown, Va. 22746. The Committee would like us all in some way to get involved in '* celebrating our 200th birthday. Several people have volunteered in different ways already. Mrs. Ann - Richardson of Washington, Va.and :: D.C. is making an accurate re- ■ production of the Culpeper Minute - Man Flag. Many Rappahannock ancestors fought under that flag. Howard Holschuh is taking pictures of historic buildings and places to be made up as postcards. Does any one else have ” any ideas? Mary C. Parrish r.! 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B.rte Sunda?" guests of the Xatnral Food Market HAVE YOU TRIED GOLDEN GUERNSEY MILK?? It's ^--cher - f'esher - Tastes a whole lot better 85( - 1/2 Gallon 54 it; Warrenton PUBLIC AUCTION 3 Saturday, Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m. SNAKP, RAIN «r SHINE Franklin Pullen Sr. farm, Route 689, Warrenton, Virginia. From Warrenton, Virginia take Route 211 west, approximately 50 yards, turn right to Waterloo Road, left on Waterloo Road, 7 miles to Route 689, 8/10 miles to farm. This Auction is to settle the estate of Franklin Pullen Sr. John Deere 3020 diesel tractor ('414 HRS; John Deere loader with extra bucket New Holland model 327 spreader PTO New Holland model 404 hay conditioner I H C model 504 "tractor with top link stablizers & meyer dozer blade mounted, andhyd. cylinder I H C model 46 hay bailer PTO 1 H C model 10 2 wheel trailer I H C model 10 grain drill I H C model 37 disc harrow 'Wheel; w Hyd. cylinder I H C model 100 Sicfcie bar mower Grimm bay :edoer McMei 507 R bush r/>g rotary ratter » Hyd. Cylinder McCormick 4 bar hay rare 16 inch single trxbom plow wire 3 ^/it£ biicii Ne» Holland model 327 T 130 bushel manure spreader John Deere 10 ft. lime spreader 1&65 M 151 4 Dump rake wheel dri*e jeep (By Ford) New Idea flat bed wagon Set of chains for 504 tractor Sears 100 PSI air compressor 13 rolls of barbwire Spike tooth harrow Spring tooth harrow I H C side rake (pull type) 1961 International pickup Y8 4 speed. 8 ft. body 175 gal. diesel Lank 175 gal. gas tank 540 gal. gas tank Sears 700 hp riding lawn mower Several rotary lawn mowers Lot of harness, saddles and etc. Large lot of farm Lawn garden and carpenter tools McCuil^ick 610 chain saw Pr. new defaomers Anvil Lot of treated posts and poles Several rolls of snow fence Several cattle feeders and hay racks Approx. 5000 bales good mixed hay Several 10 ga. milk cans Roto tiller large lot of ill kinds of mise. items normally found around well run farm. All this mdse, is in excellent condition and if you need any of this ndse. don’t miss this sale. This is a once in a life time opportunity. TERMS: Cash LUNCH SERVED Franklin Pullen, Jr. Executor Estate of Franklin Pullen. Sr. AUCTIONEER: Col. Tom W. Reese Auction Company Burkes were Mr. and Mrs. C. Cletus Burke, Mrs. John C. Moore, m and daughter Donnell, all of Front Royal. Mrs. Guy Burke was a Friday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Burke in Culpeper who have as their guest their granddaughter, Chrissie Burke of Omaha, Neb. while her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Burke toured Florida. Mrs. B.M. Miller returned home Thursday after attending the wedding of her nephew, Mark W. Johnson and Miss Pamela Tolar in St. Augustine, Fla. Mrs. Miller spent a few days with Dr. and Mrs. James Shuler in Tallahassee. She was an overnight guest Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Federline in Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scoggin spent the day Saturday in Washington, D.C. sightseeing. Mrs. Andrew Pennington visited Col. and Mrs. J.C. Gault at Andrews AFB, Md. and was an overnight guest of her sister, Mrs. Linda Phillips in Silver Spring, Md. Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kent and children of Chevy Chase, Md. were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. D.D. Fairfax. Mrs. Gabe Burke had as Sunday visitors Mr. and Mrs. RoyAlther, Roy Jr. and Melissa of Sperry ville. Travis Dudley of New Kent spent the weekend with his aunt Mrs. W.C. Campbell. They were luncheon guests Saturday of Mrs. C.H. White in Linden. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Vaughan and family of West Simsbury, Conn, will arrive Saturday for a visit with C.J. Miller. Guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Carter, III are Mrs. B.W. Bird and Mrs. A.B. Fleschman of Princeton, W. Va. Mrs. L.J. Turner was aguestof Dr. and Mrs. John Turner and family in Warrenton during the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. J. Newbill Miller and D.D. Miller visited Harold Brown in Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Forloines of Bryans Road, Md. were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. WOODVILLE NEWS By MBS. JUNE CLARK The Woodville Homemakers Club met Monday night at the church with the following present: Mrs. H.B. Wood Jr., Mi’s. Raymond Johnson, Mrs. Maurice 0’Bannon, Mrs. Jim Manwaring, Mrs. Ted Manwaring, Mrs. Amos Butler, Mrs. Henry Wood, Mrs. James Falls, Mrs. Joel Daczewitz, Mrs. Clifton Clark and Mrs. B.G. Titchenell. Mrs. Jim Manwaring presented an interesting program on color. Mrs. Amos Butler returned to her home Friday after a visit with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Butler and family in McLean. Recent visitors of Mrs. Butler were the Rev. and Mrs. Cecil Carder and Mrs. Joe Hawkins of Culpeper and Mrs. Francis Schober of New York. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson were Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Flaherty of Falls Church, Mrs. Karl Hoffman of Canton, Ohio antf Mr. and Mrs. Preston Pulliam of Warrenton. Steve Hawkins and daughter Julie of Alexandria were visitors Friday of the Rodney Vest family and of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Butler. Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Wood Jr. and Henry B. were guests for the weekend of her parents Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Blanton in Amelia. Mr. and Mrs. Preston Pulliam of Warrenton visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wood Sr. on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz. Greg and Philip were Sundav callers of Mr. and Mrs. John Dodson and Mrs. E.P. Brown in Culpeper. PUBLIC AUCTION Friday, Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. SHARP, RAIN or SHINE Old Charlie Crockett farm, Route 805 Midland, Virginia From Washington, Va. area take Rt. 211 East to Warrenton Va South Rt. 29 to Opal, Va., East Rt. 17 to Rt. 28 South to Midland, Va. Take Route 28 to Midland, Virginia, east on Route 61®, 2/10 mi right on Route 602 approximately 1/2 mile to Route 805, 4/10 mile to sale. John Deere #24 T bailer with kicker John Deere #567 hay rake John Deere #480 hay cutter and conditioner John Deere #3 post hole digger John Deere disc with rubber tires New Idea #10 corn picker I.H. 2 row corn planter 2 New Holland wagons with hay racks (like new) 40 ft. elevator (pto) A. c 4. 16 in. bottom plow Case tractor (good condition) Lot feed troughs and bins Electric fence controller Lot of electric fence wire Few misc. items not listed ALL THIS EQUIPMENT IS IN GOOD COND. OWNER: David R.. Iverson Midland, Virginia TERMS: Cash LUNCH SERVED AUCTIONEER: Col. Tom W. Reese Auction Company

PRICES REALL Y CHOPPED FOR OUR 20th ANNUAL 13 BIG DAYS-STARTIHG FRIDAY 14th THROUGHrFEB28th. STORE OPENS PROMPTLY AT 8:30 AM. Our Store is packed from top to bottom, sidewalk to alley with terrific values. One, Lane CEDAR CHEST, $59.22 One, Lane RECORD CABINET $119.95 Value, NOW $72.22 Two, 2 piece LIVING ROOM SUITES, ONLY $79.22 EA. One, BOUDOUIR CHAIR, reg. $49.95, NOW $26.22 One, 2 piece Early American LIVING ROOM SUITE, $369.95 Value, $229.22 One, large WING CHAIR, $149.95 Value, ONLY $98.22 6, Swag LAMPS, ONLY $12.22 EA. 50, assorted nylon SCATTER RUGS, 27"x48", $1.82 EA. One, 9'x12' NYLON RUG, $74.95 Value, $52.22 One, WING CHAIR, $29.22 One, Maple GUN CABINET, $139.22 Two, Maple finish ROCKERS, $23.22 EA. One, 3 pc. BEDROOM SUITE, large Dresser with Mirror, Chest and Bed, $184.22 One, RECLINER, $199.50 Value, $119.22 One, STEREO COMPONET SET, consists of 8 Track Tape Player, AM/FM Radio, 2 Speakers and Stand, reg. $269.95, NOW $188.22 Two, BOOKCASES, $26.22 EA. One, Double Bed Size BEDSPREAD, 22£ 9'x12' SHAG RUGS, $19.22 EA. One, CHEST OF DRAWERS, Pecan Finish, $36.22 SPECIAL VALUE: MATTRESS and matching BOX SPRING, Double Bed Size, $62.22 PER SET One Maple Finish DOUBLE BED complete with matching MATTRESS and BOXSPRING, SPECIAL VALUE ONLY $88.22 Two, BEDROOM SUITES, Bed, Chest and Dresser, $119.22 Quilted Top MATTRESS and BOX SPRING, $84.22 PER SET 12, assorted style COFFEE and END TABLES, values up to $24.94, ONLY $6.22 EA. I0 CAN OPENERS, $8.22 EA. 1, Sunbeam VACUUM CLEANER, $26.22 6, ELECTRIC CLOCKS, $2.22 EA. I0, ELECTRIC IRONS, $8.22 EA. 6, HAIR DRYERS in carrying case, $12.22 EA. 2, ELECTRIC HEATERS, $5.22 EA. 2, HOT PLATES, 22£ EA. 3, Table Model RADIOS, $9.22 EA. 1, G. E. ELECTRIC MIXER, $5.22 3, 9'x12' Town n' Terrace INDOOR CARPET, $79.50 value, ONLY $36.22 150 Square Yards, Heavyweight INDOOR-OUTDOOR CARPET, reg. value S7.95 sq. yd., NOW $3.22 SQ. YD. Two, 3 pc. BEDROOM SUITE, $79.22 One, 3 pc. BEDROOM SUITE, Bed, Chest, Double Dresser with Mirror, Maple Finish, $284.50 Value, NOW $236.22 One, single DRESSER, Maple Finish, $69.22 Two, NIGHT STANDS, reg. $59.95 ea., $29.22 EA. One, CLUB CHAIR, NOW ONLY $21.22 A One, LOVE SEAT SOFA, reg. $179.95, NOW $79.22 I2 pieceLIVING ROOM SUITE, Sofa with matching Chair, 2 table Lamps, Coffee Table, 2 lamp Tables, 2 sofa Pillows and 3 glass Trays, ONLY $148.22 9x12 AREA RUGS, assorted colors, ONLY $39.22 One, PLATFORM ROCKER, ONLY $2.22 10, SMOKING STANDS, $27.50 Value, ONLY $16.22 EA. 1, CORNER BOOK CASE, Maple Finish, $199.95 Value, NOW $119.22 I, WALL BOOK SHELF, $36.22 SPECIAL VALUE ON FIREPLACE EQUIPMENT. DRASTICALLY REDUCED. One, SECTIONAL SOFA, 3 pc. with built in End Tables, $399.50 Value, NOW $199.22 Two, large (42"x60") Maple TABLES with 4 CHAIRS, $159.22 50 pieces of CARPET REMNANTS, Hall Runner Size, Bathroom Sizes: Nylon and Indoor-Outdoor Tweeds. REDUCTIONS UP TO 75%. Don't miss getting these. 100 pieces PYREX OVENWARE, values up to $1.49ea., ONLY 82£ EA. Hundreds of Startling Values from our Complete Line of Household furnishings. Shop with Us and SAVE I Martin Furniture Co., Inc. I 125 E. Davis Street Phone 825-1885 Culpeper, Vo. ,|,

Students selecting books for contest TWO-HUNDRED and twenty Rappahannock County Elementary School students have selected books from the Rappahannock County Library to read and review for the annual Book Review Contest sponsored by the Library. Elementary level students who are residents of Rappahannock County may select books to review from the Rappahannock Library any time before March 1. That is the day the first of two reviews to be submitted by Elementary School students is due. Then books can be checked out for the second review, due on March 15. The Book Review Contest for high school age students requires only one review from each contestant. That review must be submitted by March 15. High school students who are residents of Rappahannock County are eligible. regardless of where they go to school. Books must be selected from the Rappahannock County Library and may be checked out any time after February 13. THE following review was w ritten by fourth grader William Warshauer during last year’s Book Review Contest. He chose the book "Gridiron Courage” by Everett B. Acton. " ‘Gridiron Courage’ is the story of Sandy Morrison, the AllAmerican left tackle at Midwest MOYERS MOTOR CO., INC. Ford & Merciry NEW MARKET, VA. 75HJsed Cars & Trucks in stockat all times CALL: Robert G. Dennis — Local Sales Rep. 987-8116 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, L 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, lt^ of old glassware, set 6 place setting silver flat nare (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—perfect shape, 1 antique cook stove with warming oven—like new, kit chen 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 automobilegood 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, ma hogany 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 Sperrvville, 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 I Nothing will be removed from the premises until settled for. Not responsible for accidents. College. It follows his football career from playing at Midwest to coaching at Kimball College. “At Kimball he finds a bunch of undisciplined boys that were not taught fundamentals. He teaches them fundamentals and becomes unpopular until they start winning. In his free time, Sandy is dating Marge, the Dean’s daughter. “That year, Kimball became champs and at the football banquet Sandy announces that he is getting married to Marge and Pop Marcum. Sandy’s old coach at Midwest asks Sandy to be assistant coach at Midwest. Sandy accepts with great happiness. “I think it was an extremely good book. The games were filled with tension and U really felt for and with the players. The sketches were really excellent.’’□ WILLIAM .WARSHAUER Town meeting continued The regular February meeting of the Washington Town Council which was scheduled this past Tuesday and not completed will be continued next Tuesday night. The meeting, held at the Rappahannock Courthouse, will begin at 7:30 p.m. A discussion meeting was held Friday night with town residents when trash removal, water rates, obstruction of alleys, a traffic island, and fire insurance rates were among the topics. An increase in water rates is being considered and council members and the mayor were ascertaining whether to increase the base charge or increase the gallonage price of water above the minimum. Mayor Kramer had received a complaint about an alley being obstructed to traffic. The complainant, however, did not attend the meeting. Fire insurance rates in the town will increase if the fire department and the water system are not brought up in standards. A test of hydrant pressure indicated the gallons per minute available are not quire adequate to pass state regulations. The fire equipment is old and needs updating. Jennings Hobson said the fire company is attempting to con struct a new building, with work just begun after excavation was completed, and hopefully a new engine will be acquired. This, he said, all requires money, and lots of it, and the support, contributions, efforts and time of all will be necessary if the projects are to become realities. Location of dumpsters, which seems to be a universal problem, was discussed as well as the possibility of recycling glasfand metals. No action was taken on any of the measures, for legal action must occur at a regular council meeting by the members.□ Trail ride The Trail Riders of Rappahannock will try for the third weekend in a row to have a trail ride from Phil Irwin’s Caledonia, Flint Hill. The time is Sunday, February 16, at 1:30 p.m. Directions: From Flint Hill, turn onto Route 606 (Fodderstack Rd.) and continue for approximately one mile and turn right ontx) Route 628. The Irwins live at the first farm on the left. CH FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE, INC. Marshall, Va. 22115 364-4861 364-4871 SALE EVERY TUESDAY at 2 P.M. 1st Tuesday each month, Fat Cattle Sale at 2 p.m. 2nd Saturday each month Horse Sale at 1 p.m. Located on Route 55 approximately one mile east ot Marshall.

AT CHAIRMAN Pete Luke’s behest, the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors will hold a closed door, “executive work session” to talk about a wide variety of county business. The time has been tentatively set for 7 p.m. on February 24. “Closed door” may not be a strictly accurate description. Colonel Luke left the door ajar slightly by telling members of the press they could attend the meeting if they wanted to, but that they could not write anything about it. Two reporters at last Thursday’s February meeting of the Supervisors declined the qualified invitation. Luke, when challenged about the legality of the meeting under Virginia’s Freedom of Information law—which states specific reasons which justify closed sessions— said he “didn’t go along” with the law if it interfered with the Supervisors getting together to “let down their hair” in talking about county business. When newsmen persisted in asking for specific reasons for the upcoming closed session, as stipulated under the FOI law, Luke got red in the face and said if the meeting he wanted held couldn’t qualify, “we’ll just work out some other arrangement—I’ve got to be allowed to hold a staff meeting...” LUKE OPENED the question by informing the other Supervisors that he thought it would be useful for them to get together for the “executive work session,” sitting as “a sort of committee of the whole,” to talk about “the budget, schools, landfills and anything else somebody might think of.” To an immediate question raised by newsmen, Commonwealth’s Attorney George Davis, without consulting the law books, said he thought the meeting described by Luke would be allowable under the Freedom of Information law. (Later, in his office, he read the law, as amended at the 1974 session of the General Assembly, and he didn’t speak quite so positively. He just laughed.) Luke elaborated on his thoughts about the need for the closed-door session. “The school situation took a turn for the worse, as far as I am concerned,” said Luke, referring to Warren County’s decision to have its own system superintendent, thereby forcing Rappahannock to do the same. “The budget doesn’t look good.” To newsmen who objected to the proposed meeting, he invited them to attend “if it is not reported.” He added: “Because most of us are farmers, working cattle men, we COMPLETE ONE-STOP Building Supply Hardware Millwork Paint Lumber WARRENTON BUILDING MATERIAL CO,, INC. ON THE BY-PASS WARRENTON Phone 347-1400 have no time to get acquainted with these matters. I’m retired; I have more time. But the rest of them have to devote their Board meeting days to getting informed, to discuss these things.” Luke went on to say that ‘‘it has been my experience that when these (discussions) are reported, what is said comes out as an advocacy position when it’s really just people talking off the top of their heads.” " WHEN Virginia’s specific Freedom of Information requirements were mentioned again, Luke said: “We’ll just have to work out some other arrangement...” He turned to George Davis and added: “We had a work session last year, on the budget...” “No question about that,” said Davis. “You can go into executive session on certain occasions.” “Then I’d like to schedule an executive session,” said Pete Luke. “How about the 24th? I’ll have Eva telephone around...We’ll discuss the school situation, the budget, taxes, repair of buildings, landfill.” He asked for a motion that an executive session be held, and Supervisor J.R. Latham obliged. Herbert Foster seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous. AT THE conclusion of the reg ular meeting, near noon, Pete Luke asked for another motion for an executive session, right then and there, on “personnel matters.” This is one of the specific reasons for holding executive sessions, as listed in the Freedom of Information Act. Luke said the Board meeting would not be reconvened following this session, and that no action would be taken. It was reported that the subject of the discussion concerned the office of the zoning administrator and the building inspector. Ray Dilley CASTLETON VIEWTOWN Friday dinner guests of Mrs. Henry Hitt were the Rev.andMrs. Don Agner of Culpeper and Sunday callers were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hitt. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reid and family were visitors Sunday of Mrs. Annie Reid in Opal. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Smith were Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Cook and Michael of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Coffey, Harlon, Patricia and Heather of Amissville and Mr. and Mrs. James Stringfellow and Denna. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Settle of Culpeper were callers Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson. Mrs. Murphy Reid and son Murphy, joined by Mrs. Frazier Reid of Culpeper, were recent visitors of Miss Beverly Reid, a student at Shenandoah College, Winchester. Mrs. Robert Settle was in Washington, D.C. over the weekend to visit her sister-in-law Mrs. Gertrude Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Settle and family were visitors Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. William Settle and family in Forrestville, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Eckardt of Rixeyville were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Ethel Hitt and Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Gaines.□ NOTICE I, Everett Estes, informed the Rappahannock County Board of ® Supervisors on February 6, 1975 that I have resigned from the Sheriff’s Department as a deputy effective January 31, 1975.1 would like to thank the citizens of Rappahannock County for the cooperation shown me in the past three years as a deputy. I plan to be campaigning for Sheriff in the upcoming election. □ (Washington's One Group Men’s Suits values to $ 125.00 *25 each One Group Winter Jackets values to $32.50 $8 each Entire Stock Dress Shirts values to $14.50 each *500 EACH OR 3 FOR *1200 One Group Men’s Dress Shoes values to $34.50 $900 Fall and Winter Sportswear includes Pants, Skirts, Blazers, Blouses, etc. values to $ 18.00 NOW *7 values to $23.00 NOW $ 1 2 values to $28.00 NOW ^2 1 Fall and Winter Styles Ladies long Dresses and Pant Suits values to $ 29.00 NOW *22 values to $ 42.00 N0W*32 values to $110.00 NOW *35 Ladies Winter Coats values to $ 80.00 NOW *3 values to $100.00 NOW *5 values to $185.00 NOW * 1 3 The White Shop is closed all day Thursday, February 13 to mark down Prices for the sale. SALE STARTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 - 9 a.m. til 9 p.m. SATURDAY - 9 a.m. til 6 p.m. and MONDAY - 9 a.m. til 6 p.m. OkeWkite Shop SOUTHGATE SHOPPING CENTER Culp«p«r, Vo. *

This scene from the Rappahannock Hunt Races last year reminds us that March race time is nearing. The annual event is scheduled for Saturday, March 1 at Thornton Hill Farm and begins at 11:30 a.m. In the hurdle race last year Jon Ruhsam and Patrick Powers are 14). (Nancy Lillard photo) Racing day preparations The annual Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point will be Saturday, March 1, at Thornton Hill farm near Sperryville, and Ardoth Bendlage, publicity chairman, says the Race Committee is already busy making arrangements. Food will be supplied by a local church and in case of snow and mud, tractors will be available to help pull out cars. Race entries are expected from Virginia .and other states, Bendlage said. He noted that in 1958 the race committee cleared snow away from the jumps ten days before the races so that the ground would have time to dry out. The Race Committee is prepared to get out the bulldozers and do the same thing to insure a good footing in 1975, if they have to, Bendlage said.n Latest RCHS honor roll is announced ON THE HONOR roll for the third grading period at Rappahannock County High School were: Beasties — Terry Woodward. Natalie Swindler. Frances Gray. Carol Atkins. Judy Nicholson. Donna Settle. Wanda North. Joyce Foster. Shelby Hutt. Bonnie Williams. Kay Jenkins. Wendy Clarke. Carolyn Burke. Jennette Beebe. Teresa Mahoney. Rhonda Estes. Penny Chadwell. Becky Stirman. C.C. Taylor. Sarah Massie. Julia Gordon. Lisa Raiford. Lynn Anderson and Wanda Jenkins. Freshmen Deb Knighting. Margaret Johnson. Patsy Vest. Donna Stover. Joyce Deal. Terry Leake. Lynn Holland. Kim Estes, Penny Jett. Laura Pendleton. Cris Kuhn. JoAnn Whorton. Bridget Brown. Sandy Grigsby. Sheila Bailey. Peggy Ubben. Ronald Parker, Kelly Perdue. James Swindler. Steve Jenkins. Billy Estes. Curtis Nichols. Roger Smoot. Scott Jenkins. Jeff Foster. Brooke Miller. Robert Payne. Reggie Frye, and Eddie Burke. Sophomores — Patsy Robinson, Cherie Brown. Mae Dunn, Donna Cannon. Edith Dwyer. Carol Skowronksi. Faye Carter. Connie Del Grosso, Kevin Raney and Doug Cumins. Juniors—Clifton Jenkins, Hodge Miller, Rhonda Clark, Raye Rector, Sheila Fritts, Linda Atkins, Wanda Jett, Joyce Deal, Pat Dodson, Cindy Cumins, Beverly Brown, Violet Scott. Seniors—Andy Nichols, Edward Foster, Greg Foster, Jay Miller, Jim Lum, Larry Smoot, Beth Parker, Beverly Atkins, Anne Stokes, Mary Jane Thornhill, Dorothy Walter, Paula St. Clair, Betty Fincham, Debbie Settle, Janice Grimes, Betty Williams, Lisa Day, Kathy Dwyer, Judy Wharton, Mollie Dennis and Kaye Bennett. C Honor roll Wakefield Country Day School has announced its honor roll for the third grading period which has just ended. Top honors went to 1 Group Men s JACKETS A CARCOATS l/2 / PRICE Large Group of MANHATTEN SHIRTS $4” 1 Group Men's DRESS SHIRTS 1 Group MEN*S PANTS Vu PRICE Many Other Items GREATLY REDUCED David Graham of Markham; Bobby Gehringer and Chris Puray who tied both of Front Royal; Diane Lawty of Front Royal, Janet Wayland of Warrenton; Sean Marsh and Will Warshauer both ofWoodville. Second honors went to Tara Welty of Washington; Tricia Bourque of Front Royal; Susan Kincer of Front Royal; Jamie Dawson of Huntly; Steve Strecky and Dayton Ward of Front Royal. Third honors went to George Mullins, Sharon Strecky, and Cindy Firtter alfof Front Royal; Tatine Cole of Hume; Wynn Voeks of Washington; Michael Blake of Front Royal.□ Amissville By GINNY PIERSON Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Priest and family were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hitt of Haymarket. Miss Paula St. Clair entertained about 15 friends last weekend with an old fashioned sleighing party at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul St. Clair. Paul Poling has returned to his home after spending twenty days in Northern Virginia Doctor’s Hospital, Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pierson spent Monday in,/ Hanover, Pa. and Washington, B.C. Mr. Pierson was guest speaker with his topic, “The History of Penmanship As An Art” at the meeting this week of the Culpeper Chapter Virginia Museum in Culpeper. □

NEW SUBSCRIBERS Recent, new or renewing subscribers to the Rappahannock News include Mrs. Mildred Timbers, John Kilby Jr., Tom Lee, Mrs. * L.L. Voigt, Robert Leestma, Far- rell Nicholas, G. Tyler Miller, Mrs. Roberta Jackson, Mrs. Donald Fisher, Mrs. John M. Humphries, Mrs. Douglas Smith, Mrs. Ellen Chesgreen, Milton E. Woodward and Mrs. Eleanor Cordle. Others are Mrs. W.M. Fletcher, Mrs. Rachael Piehler, Mrs. Judd Burke, McGraw Hill Systems, Ronald Bushey, Charlie Compton, Ar nold Sagalyn, William Bolt, Mrs. Pearl Clarke, Mrs. Dan Jacobs, Robert Pullen, Mrs. Alice Lawrence, Jimmie Bennett, Robert Nethers, Miss Louise Schwartz, L. B. Burford, Mrs. Lawson Pankey, Patricia Saltonstall and Wayne Burke, Thomas Brown. In addition are Mrs. June Frazier, William Davis, Mrs. Bernice Newcomer, Mrs. Julia Curtis, Mrs. Ray Dwyer, Mrs. George Johnson, Leonard Campbell, Ennis Jenkins, Jr., Mrs. S.W. Mozingo, Frank Gannon, Paul Dun RAPP CHATS By RAP OWINGS Extension Agent, Agriculture FRUIT GROWERS ATTENTION...The Rappahannock - Madison Area Fruit School was cancelled on February 5 due to the weather and has been rescheduled for March 11. Circle this date on your calendar now. The program will start at 10 a.m. This school will be held at Graves Mt. Lodge at Syria as previously scheduled and lunch will be sponsored by the courtesy of Chemagro, Staffer Chemical Co. and Miller Chemical Company. HARDY GREENS FOR THE EARLY GARDEN—Many vegetables which are used for greens are hardy and may be planted to secure an early crop in the home garden. These hardy plants will tolerate considerable cold and can be planted about one month before the average date of the last frost which is usually around April 21 to May 12 in this section. Spinach is the earliest and most delicious green for the home garden. America is one of the best varieties for spring planting. The crop will be large enough to harvest in about 48 days. Most varieties of spinach will bolt to seed in hot weather, but America is some what tolerant of heat, and will produce a good crop before hot summer temperatures occur. Mustard is another green which will mature in about 45 days. Tender-green, Green Wave, or Souther Giant Curled are good varieties. Mustard leaves are a bit tough and hairy and are not considered as good as spinach by most gardeners. Turnip greens will also be ready to harvest in about 45 days after planting. Seven Top is the best variety to plant for greens, because it produces only foliage, and not the swollen turnip root. Kale is an ideal crop for greens. It takes about 55 days after planting before it is large enough to harvest. Vates Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch is the best variety. Kale should be harvested when the leaves are young. Collard is closely related to Kale, dui me leaves are nai ramei than curled. It takes about 75 days to mature. As with Kale, pick the leaves when they are young and tender. Several cuttings can be made to supply collard greens over a period of a month or two. Swiss Chard is one of the best greens for the garden, but is not quite as hardy as the other crops. Swiss Chard should be planted not earlier than a week or two before the average date of the last frost. It will mature in about 60 days after it is planted. A short row will supply delicious greens for several months. When planting these crops cover the seeds to a depth of about four times their largest diameter. If your soil is of the clay type, it may crust over and prevent easy emergence of the young plants. This can be prevented by scattering a band of sawdust, peat moss or sand about 4 inches wide and one fourth inch thick, on top of the row after the seeds are covered with soil to the recommended depth. For the latest suggestions on varieties to plant and the best production practices for your home garden, come by the Extension Office, and get a copy of Publication 44 Vegetable Gardening in Virginia. □ Hunlsberry's annual shoe sale Washington’s Birthday SPECIALS ALL WOMEN S SALE SHOES - 1/2 PRICE or LESS MEN’S SHOES GREATLY REDUCED can, Paul Barrett, K.L. Martin, Buddy McPherson, Kirk Payne, B.J. Wood, Edgar Charles and C. B. Wood. Also included are Dudley Wood, Luther Jenkins, Jr., Mrs. B.M. Miller, Mrs. Curtis Absher, Mrs. George Morgan, Mrs. Bobbie Lee Smith, Mrs. Arne Olsen, B.N. Eubank, John O’Bannon, William A. Petty, Wiley A. Gentry, Mrs. Cary Fox, Mrs. J.C. Fincham, James Day and Mrs. C.D. Scott. More are Mrs. Eldon Lindsey, Mrs. Dick Latham, George Ross, H.S. Barksdale, T.W. Latham, Mossie Brown, Mrs. Charles Albright, Mrs. Virgie Bywaters, Mrs. Kate Glover, Mrs. Bertha Cornell, Mrs. Wade Pullen, George K. Miller, Geneva Spiker, Miss Mary M. Wood, Carlton Atkins, Bowan Jones, George Nethers, Mrs. Aubrey Jenkins and Lucy B. Eastham. Added to the list are Mrs. Orley Seal, Oscar Lindgren, D.W. Heffelfinger, Loring Anderson, Jr., Harry Deal, Mrs. Percy Bane, Mrs. Ralph Brown, Mrs. Roger Sentz, Mrs. Fayette Graves, Lester Deal, William deLashmutt, Herman Judy, Jacob Williams, Mrs. Frances Lawrence, Mrs. Nellie Wood, Mrs. Charles Eldred, Dale M. Davis, Lee A Atkins, Mrs. C.K. Estes and John Lillard. In addition are Mrs. Ralph Rowzie, Newbill Miller, P.F. Wyatt, Dorothy Moore, Mrs. Virginia Woodward, Cloud’s Custom Mill Works, Brevious Roberts, Constance Metheny, Mrs. Joseph Schober, Mrs. Bessie Jenkins, P.M. Browning, Clarence Dearing, L. Geeson, R.A. Fontaine, Mrs. Mattie Noakes, Paul Rockmis, Potomac Edison and Mrs. Fletcher Osborne. Others include John Paul Dodson, Lucy Malian, Robert Pascal, Clyde Johnson, Jerry Jenkins, Gregory Monahan, W.H. Lyne, Mrs. Hugh Exton, John McKay, Mrs. P.J. Routten, E.R. Presley, Jack Hamilton, Robert Sealock, Harold Mann Hess, Mrs. Barbara Sowers, Leonard Parmley and Donald Monahan.□ HUNTLT NEWS Mrs. Ashby Grimsley entertained Wednesday evening in honor of her daughter Bonnie’s sixth birthday. Present were Melissa Grimsley, Mrs. Russell Grimsley and Rodney and Wayne Mills. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Charles Easton and family visited Mrs. Easton’s mother, Mrs. Virginia Shaffer, of Dumfries; and Mr. Easton’s grandmother, Mrs. Mattie Spencer of Alexandria, both in the hospital. Mrs. Betty West and son, Brian, of Front Royal were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rutherford, her parents. Miss Tammie Harris of Haymarket and Miss Shirley North of Chester Gap spent the weekend with the former’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie B. Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris were Sunday callers. W.E. Cameron is home after a nine-day stay in Warren Memorial Hospital due to a bout with double pneumonia.□ HOMEMAKERS CLUB The Flint Hill Homemakers Club will meet Tuesday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Mary Cleverley. Henry Hock has 17 reasons why you should come to us for income tax help. Reason 12. Our people have been specially trained ... and keep abreast of all the latest tax laws. We will do our best in preparing your return. And then we’ll carefully check it for accuracy. DEBLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE HOURS: MON. THRU SAT., » TO S< FRI„ • TO t 27 S. Royal Ave. ms Davis St. Front Royal, Va. 22S30 Culpeper, Va. 22701 &35-M37 825-170#

FLINT HILL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Robert Welch visited in Front Royal Friday, Mrs. Viola Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Judd Burke had as their guest Sunday Mrs. Louise Montgomery of Front Royal. Mrs. Jonathan Watson entertained Monday at a birthday luncheon for her son. Jonathan, having as guests, Leslie Nichols, Lee Baines, and Mathew Kozik; also Mrs. Andrew Kozik and Mrs. Paul Nichols. Robert Miller, Mrs. Robert Clatterbuck’s father, is a patient in Leesburg Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Burford visited Miss Mamie Eastham who has broken a hip in Prince William Hospital Thursday. NEWS BRIEFS NOTICE The bus taking the Girl Scouts to Barnum and Bailey Circus in Richmond February 21 will leave the Rappahannock Elementary School at 1:00 p.m. and return to the Rappahannock County High School at 9:15 p.m.D SUNDAY SERVICE The Rev. Clifton McDonald will preach Sunday, February 16 at 3 p.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill. This will be sponsored by the Ways and Means Club.G NOTE OF THANKS The success of the invitational dance sponsored by the Sperry ville Rescue Squad was evident and appreciation is expressed for the attendance and for those who assisted with it. Cecil Baldwin, Treas. HEART FUND The Virginia Heart Association announces that Mrs. C.J. Raney of Flint Hill will serve as the chairman of the 1975 Heart Fund Drive in Rappahannock. Mrs. Paul Miller, also of Flint Hill is vicechairman. February is Heart Fund Month and contributions can be sent to either Mrs. Raney or Mrs. Miller.□ FILM SHOWING “The Gospel Road,’’ a Billy Graham film starring Johnny Cash, will be shown at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville, on Sunday evening, February 23 at 7:30.□ SURPRISE HOUSEWARMING Mrs. John R. Eastham entertained Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown with a surprise house warming at their apartment in Washington Saturday evening. Additional guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Forloines of Bryans Road, Md., Miss Bonnie Brown of Silver Spring, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown and Tanya of Woodville, Mrs. Charles C. Burke, Mrs. Robert Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and Mr. Eastham, Edie and Richie. Vegetable Seeds 1 Seed Potatoes Garden Fertilizer Garden Tools & Supplies RAPPAHANNOCK FARMER'S CO-OP Phone 987-2311 Sperryville, Va. Yoor Southern States Cooperative Agency Miss Virginia Yates Bradford and Miss Margaret Howard of Bethesda, Md. were weekend guests of Mrs. M.R. Bradford and visited Mr. Bradford in hospital. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Curtis were Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Curtis of Greenbelt, Md. Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Timmons of Alexandria are spending a few days this week with the Curtis family. Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Atkins were Mr. and Mrs. Truman Reed and Mr. and Mrs. David Jenkins and their families of Stanley. Sunday guests of the Atkins family were Billy Spain and Ronald, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Gochenour, all of Harrisonburg and Mrs. Virginia Gochenour and Gary of Luray. Mrs. Kenny Payne of Culpeper and Mrs. Ruth Lillard spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hawkins in Falls Church. Tuesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Pullen were Mrs. Earl Put nam and Mrs. Robert Lillard of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Spence of Bridgewater spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. William Lee. Miss Betty Lee and C.L. Longerbeam of Front Royal joined them Sunday for dinner. Mrs. Clarence McCulloch of Fairfax spent two days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Brady. Paul Nichols spent last week in Richmond attending a management seminar at VCU. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Smoot were Arthur Smoot, Jr. and daughter, Dasha of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. William Smoot of Fairfax and Mrs. Connie Wharton and Robin of Castleton. Mrs . Linda Haney and Sharon of Alexandria were Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard. Mrs. Hattie Lillard is spending some time with the Lillards. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Pete Lillard and Ricky of Manassas visited them.lll PANTHER TALES Cindy Cumins It was an average Tuesday, fourth period, with two more periods to go. And then it happened... SNOW-SNOW-SNOW! School was dismissed early; the buses were ready to take students home by two o’clock. School was also called off Wednesday. This winter’s weather has certainly been full of surprises. The Seniors are in the process of planning their Senior trip. Planning and funding committees have been organized. There will be a Parent-Teacher conference night on February 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. Juniors interested in taking S. A.T.’s this month should contact Mr. Futtrell for information. The tests will be given April 5. Home Improvements Culpeper Planing LLJHRf 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 Coach Preston Douglas says the basketball clinic for boys in the 4th through 7th grades is doing well. The sessions take place every Saturday from ten o’clock til noon. The first half hour consists of practicing fundamentals and the rest of the time the boys split up and play against each other in organized games. Any parents are welcome to come watch them play. The S.C.A. is still working on its spirit improvement campaign and things are looking good. Hallways appear neater and so is the lunchroom area. Some students have taken the time to put up some really nice posters reflecting school pride and spirit. Others have been volunteering to do morning announcements. It’s a good start and Mr. Wingfield wishes to express his appreciation to those who have taken the time to show concern by doing something. It’s a good start,let’s keep it up! Don’t forget—Thursday will be our Panthers last basketball game for the season. The game is at William Monroe High School. The JV game begins at 6:30. I’m sure all the Panthers would appreciate your support—so, if you can, come oh out. □ Engagement Mrs. Charles Baker Palmer, Jr. of Lawrenceville, Virginia announces the engagement of her daughter, Amelia Harrison, to Joseph Manuel Bowman, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Carlyle Bowman of Hillsville. Miss Palmer is the daughter of the late Mr. Palmer. The Palmers formerly lived in Rappahannock. Miss Palmer and Mr. Bowman were graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. A June wedding is planned. □

New Culpeper executive JAMES M. WHITE, physical planner for the RappahannockXRapidan District Planning Com'mission, will leave that post July 1 to become county executive for Culpeper County. As a member of the District Planning Commission staff, White has met regularly with members of Rappahannock’s Planning Commission to work on the county’s first comprehensive plan. White said he expects most of the work on Rappahannock’s comprehensive plan to be completed before he leaves the district staff. “We’ve talked about a timetable and it looks like the basic work on the master plan will be done by then, if all goes on schedule,” he said. A graduate of Muskingham College in Ohio, White has a master’s degree in planning from the University of Virginia. He has worked for the Cayahoga County, Ohio, Planning Commission, which incorporates the city of Cleveland, where his duties involved fiscal planning and capital improvements programs. WHITE’S work with District Nine has been in the area of land use planning. In addition to helping Rappahannock’s Planners develop a comprehensive plan, he is working on such a plan for Culpeper County and a zoning map for the town of Warrenton.D School Menu Monday, February 17 Hot dogs/buns Baked beans Coleslaw Applesauce Milk Tuesday, February 18 Pizza Green peas Peaches/grapefruit Chocolate cake Bread/butter Milk Wednesday, February 19 Vegetable soup/crax Melted cheese bun Applesauce Cookie Milk Thursday, February 20 Barbecue/bun French fries String beans Fruit cocktail Milk Friday, February 21 Fried chicken Candied sweet potatoes Corn Apricots Bread/butter Milk 4 BIG PAYS 2 PC. Gold print linen weave Early American LIVING ROOM OOOOO SUITE 319.95 AAA 6x9 Approximate size OVAL BRAIDED 1 A 8 8 RUGS 27.95 I 4** 2 PC. Blue Denim LIVING ROOM SUITE by Rowe 469.95 19995 1 ONLY MODERN CHAIR by Kroehler left from suit 149.95 ALL WALL, MANTEL AND FLOOR CLOCKS 20% off ALL LAMPS 20% off 2 PC. Early American LIVING ROOM SUITE in red plaid herculon 379.95 249” 2 PC. Gold and Black cut velvet Spanish sty le LIVING ROOM b\ Howe 729.95 39995 COMPONENT STEREO SYSTEMS 239.95 169*0 12 cu. ft. General Klectric UPRIGHT FREEZER 399.95 369” Famous Eureka UPRIGHT VACCUM CLEANER v\ith tools 109.90 7995 3 ONLY 7 PC. factory reject DINETTE SETS Values to 119.95 599S 3 ONLY used apartment size GAS RANGES 4995 3 ONLY used Frigidaire REFRIGERATORS 4995 11 PC. Teflon coated avocado aluminum COOKWARE SET 22°° ALL LA-Z-BOY RECLINERS 20% OH in stock ALL HASSOCKS 50% off 21” used General Electric walnut CONSOLE T.V.—plays like new 16995 19” used General Electric T.V. WITH STAND —plays good 14995 9 x 12 CARPETS large selection 4800 All open stock Cochrane solid maple DINING ROOM 20%off Unfinished Knotty Pine glass door GUN CABINET 107.95 89*5 Unfinished Knotty Pine glass door CORNER CUPBOARD 136.95 11995 Maple finished glass door CHINA 99.95 7995 Cedar DOUBLE DRESSER CHEST, CANNONBALL BED 449.95 34995 Solid cedar — CEDAR CHEST with lock 71.95 64” Rough sawn pine DOUBLE DRESSER, CHEST, BED AND NIGHT O 4^ Q 9 5 TABLE 407 by Bassett 519.95 Walnut DOUBLE DRESSER, CHEST AND BED with maple Butcher Block drawer fronts 449.95 224” White teenette DOUBLE DRESSER, CHEST AND BED 469.95 299” FEBRUARY 13, 14, 15 & 17 2 PC. Pumpkin and White Cut Velvet Early American LIVING ML A A A A ROOM SUITE Ui7¥¥ 559.95 1 ONLY AVOCADO POLE LAMP 39.95 Full size FOAM MATTRESS AND BOX SPRING 89.95 Oak finish Mediterranian style DOUBLE DRESSER, CHEST AND BED 269.95 3 ONLY Channel Back pull up CHAIRS, Tan, Green or Blue 49.95 24« Vinyl or Cloth upholstered PLATFORM ROCKERS 37.95 2995 Large vinyl upholstered RECLINER gold, green or brown 119.95 77°o Queen size HIDE-AWAY SOFA with foam mattress 349.95 25899 2 PC. 3 cushion vinyl LIVING ROOM SUITE, green or brown 309.95 2 4 9 *5 Matching Loveseat 149.95 1 1 9*5 1 GROUP ODD NIGHT TABLES 4 PC. Early American TRIPLE DRESSER, MIRROR, LARGE CHEST AND SPINDLE BED by Bassett 349.95 288°° THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY & MONDAY STORE HOURS: MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY . . . 8:30 to 5.-00 WEDNESDAY. . . . 8:30 to 12 Noon FRIDAY. . . . 8:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.

REPORT ON THE LEGISLATURE By DEL. D. FRENCH SLAUGHTER, JR. BILLS providing for “no-fault” insurance are among the major issues in the 1975 General Assembly session. Property damage claims are not covered by the “no-fault” proposals. This is because the insurance companies say that they could not give no-fault coverage on property damage claims (which is the same as collision coverage) to every driver without greatly increasing the cost of automobile liability insurance policies. What “no-fault” legislation does is to provide that in the lesser personal injury cases there will be payment to the injured person without regard to whether or not he was at fault in the accident and eliminates the right to sue in these cases. The lesser personal injury cases are defined as cases of injuries which are not permanent and do not cause permanent disability and do not exceed a certain amount ($750 in the case of the bill before the legislature this year) in medical and hospital expenses and loss of income (calculated to a maximum of $30 per day under the bill before the legislature). Therefore, only the lesser personal injury cases are covered by no-fault and property damage craims are not covered by nofault. No claims have been made that a no-fault law will reduce insurance premiums. It is claimed that settlements will be less expensive if there are no-fault suits in the smaller personal injury cases, thereby eliminating litigation and other settlement costs including the adjustment expenses of the insurance companies and legal fees. IT WOULD appear to me that if every person who had an automobile liability insurance policy was required to carry medical payments coverage in that policy that this would amount to no-fault for people who have insurance. Medical payments coverage in your policy pays you up to a certain amount of money for injuries you receive in an automobile accident regardless of whether or not you were at fault. If the law were changed to also provide that any payments made by your company to you would entitle your company to recover the same amount from the party who was at fault in the accident or to recover that amount from you if you sued and recovered from the party at fault in the accident, then this would be a very substantial discouragement for litigation in lesser personal injury cases and should offset a considerable part of the costs of the medical payments coverage for those who do not now have medical payments coverage. Actually, most people who have automobile liability insurance already have the medical payments coverage in their policy. These provisions would not eliminate the right to sue but would remove a great deal of the benefit from bringing suit in these cases. AN OBJECTION to this approach has been that it would increase insurance premiums for those who do not now have medical coverage in their insurance policies. I do not understand how it can cause as much of an increase in insurance premiums as a no-fault plan which would pay all insured persons in the smaller personal injury cases regardless of fault and regardless of whether they are now insured. Also, under the no-fault proposals the insurance companies would not have the right to recoup the money they paid to an insured person (who was not at fault) by collecting from the party who was at fault in the accident. 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White French Provincial Bedroom Suite - Dresser, Chest and Bed, Nightstand, Spring & Mattress, 2 Lamps, 2 Pillows, Bedspread 449.95 $349.95 FURNITURE COMPANY Main A Chester Streets DOWNTOWN FRONT ROYAL as to provide no-fault coverage in the lesser personal injury cases for those who have insurance but still leave them the right to sue if they should wish to do so, subject to the insurance company recouping its payments as I have mentioned. With so many different ideas on the subject in the legislature, it is difficult to tell what will be the result of legislative action on this subject. I will have another legislative report next week.D Charla Ann Sisk Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Sisk of Sperryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Charla Ann, to David Morrow Cordle, son of Mrs. W.H. Cordle of Sperryville and the late Mr. Cordle. Miss Sisk is a 1973 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and is presently a student at the College of William and Mary where she is majoring in French and Sociology. Mr. Cordle is a 1971 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and is a Senior at the College of William and Mary majoring in Physics. No date has been set for the wedding. □ DEEDS Elizabeth A. Stone McCullough andhusband to William M. McCullough, Lot 22 in Block 1; Wakefield District, $500. f James W. Fletcher, Sp. Comm., to Mabel Underwood Brooks, 3.89 acres; Wakefield District. $4,000. Wallace B. Russell and wife to Eric W. Dalton and wife, Lots 13, 14 and 15, Mountain View Subdivision; Wakefield District, $4,000. Isaac Nelson Atkins Jr. to Mary M. Foster. Lots 19 and 20, Mountain View Subdivision; Wakefield District, $13,800. Rayner V. Snead and wife to Eric E. Adamson and others, 1/2 interest in 35.21 acres: Hampton District, $17,500. Gift. Lewis F. Clark to Edwarda Ann Rowley, 2 acres; Wakefield District, $12,000. Colonial American National Bank to John White Morton and others, distributive share of 66 acres; Wakefield District, $3,500.

Janice Grimes received the Betty Crocker Homemakers Award at RCHS. Mrs. Betty Wood, left, is the home ec instructor. Janice Grimes contest winner Janice Grimes, a senior at Rappahannock County High School, has been named 1974-75 “Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow.” She won the title by competing recently with other senior girls in a written examination of knowledge and attitudes. She received a “Family Leader Award.” Miss Grimes is secretary of the senior class, a section editor of the high school annual, a library assistant and a member of various organizations, including Future Homemakers of America and the National Honor Society. She enjoys sewing, crocheting, reading and writing. She resides with her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. B.A. Grimes, in Washington. She plans to become a secretary.□ Honor's list TWO students from the area have been named to the fall semester Honor’s List at Ferrum College. Those making the Honors List are Miss Cheryl Ann Poling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Poling, Route 1, Box 7, Amissville, and Thomas Grant Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Taylor, Route 1, Box 182, Sperryville. The Honors List at Ferrum is composed of students who have received grades of “B” or better in all their academic subjects for the semester and have an average of 3.0 or better out of a possible 4.0. Ferrum is a two-year co educational, church-related college, located in Franklin County, with an enrollment of approximately 1,200. Ferrum’s curriculum includes transer courses in business education-, engineering, and liberal arts and career courses in secretarial science.L WORSHIP SERVICE There will be a worship service' at Washington Baptist Church on Sunday, February 16 at 11 a.m. with Dr. James JT Bryant of Richmond speaking. M NEW LOCATION 9-12 Noon Monday, Thursday, Friday 138 So. Main St. Culpeper, Va. PHONES: 825-0551 and 825-8480 W. P. Lewis, Pharmacist and Hearing Aid Specialist Hearing Problem? Let me help you choose the Zenith Hearing Aid that's best for you. The quality goes in he/ore the name goes on Hearinj? Aids BOSTON NEWS BY MRS. MARIE ATKINS «{• Miss Linda Hawkins of Culpeper spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hawkins and Sharon. Warren Dennis of Amissville spent Sunday with his father, Rev. W.B. Dennis. David A. Thornhill and Bill Duncan of VPI & SU, Blacksburg spent the weekend with their parents here. The Rev. and Mrs. Percy Bane were Friday and Saturday guests of his sister Mrs. Lucinda Bane in Lexington. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan were Saturday guests of his mother, Mrs. Will Smith in Mitchells. The Duncans were Sunday afternoon callers of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thornhill and daughter, Melanie. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Gaines and sons, Tommy and Stewart of Gainesville, Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Jenkins and son Randy were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jenkins. Mrs. Robert McDaniel with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Coughlin and Mrs. Mildred Coughlin of Culpeper were in Charlottesville Sunday to visit their brother, Clyde Coughlin, a patient in University Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Powers and Mrs. Brice Biggers were in Spotsylvania Saturday afternoon for luncheon with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hudson and daughter Jennifer of Beaver Falls, Pa. who were visiting there. MisstKaren Aiello of Baltimore and Jerry Powers of Laurel, Md. were weekend guests of th Powers at Holly Springs Farm. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier, Jr. and Michele were Thursday even- '* ing guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Meade in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Carpenter and Holly of Brightwood were ^ Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Thornhill, Mary Jane and Linda. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Leake were in Charlottesville Sunday to visit their daughter, Mrs. Kenny Racer of Stephenson, who is a patient in University Hospital. Mrs. Joe Caliandro, Mrs. Paul Butler, Mrs. Cary Thornhill and Mrs. George Butler attended the “Christian Women of America” program at Holiday Inn, Culpeper on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. William Hawkins and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Deal of Arlington were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Naide. Steven Hawkins of Brandy Station was a Monday caller of his grandmother, Mrs. Naide and Mr. Naide. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Morrison and daughter Vickie of Winchester and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thornhill and family of Vienna were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill. Mr. and Mrs. James Minnis and son Criss and John Coates of Culpeper were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Loring Anderson, Jr., Ernest and Karen Sue were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Peyton and family. Mrs. Jane Thornhill and daughter, Valerie of Culpeper were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston.□ Ladies and Men’s 17 Jewel WATCHES Croton, Elgin, Wittnauer Values up to $65.00 Now $12.50& $ 17.50 Large Assortment of Ladies Jewelerv Pendants, Crosses, Lockets, Earrings & Bracelets 1/2 PRICE Stuffing Spoons Reg. >6.->" SALE *-4.50 Wine Baskets Reg. '511,1 SALE $200 Vegetable, Salad Tongs Reg. '5.,l) m SALE $ 350 V 118 N. MAIN ST. CULPEPER

SPERRYVILLE NEWS MRS. B.M. VARNER Dinner guests of Mrs. Mary Quaintance at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper Saturday evening were Johnny Quaintance of Fairfax and Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Wood. Mr. Quaintance was also an overnight guest. Sunday Dr. Carroll Quaintance and Mrs. Mary Quaintance were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Wood in Woodville. Mrs. Lois Frazier, Patty Atkins and Frances Leake of Warrenton were Sunday guests of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins. Mrs. Charles Woodward, who underwent surgery at the Winchester Memorial Hospital, is convalescing at the home of her mother, Mrs. Charles Shugars near Martinsburg, W. Va. Julian Wayland of Lovettsville spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Earle Wayland. Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wayland, Kim and Sean of Viewtown. Mrs. F.D. Coffey Jr. andNelson Nethers were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nethers in Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor and daughter, Heather were visitors Saturday afternoon. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Reeve were Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Brown and sons, Derek and Keith of Hanover, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Markwood Butler and sons, Mark and Jason of Manassas, Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. Reeve and daughter, Karen of State College, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Maddox of Falls Church were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Yates. H.H. Aylor spent from Thursday to Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Aylor and son, David in Dale City. Ricky Jacobs of Nokesville spent from Wednesday to Sunday with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer and son, Fred. His mother, Mrs. Tom Palmer and Mr. Palmer are on a vacation in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. Suzanne Updike, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Updike of Culpeper, was also a Saturday overnight guest of her grandparents. Mrs. J.R. Shade and daughter, Susan of Falls Church were Saturday guests of Mrs. Ruby Dwyer and family. Sunday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser of Winchester. Julian Brown is at V.P.I., Blacksburg this week attending a study course in connection with his position at the Virginia Department of Highways. Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md. were weekend guests of Mrs. Catherine Brown. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Atkins were Mrs. Robert Atkins and sons, Michael and Shawn, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh S. Atkins and children, Wendy and Kevin all of Chester, Pa. Mrs. Nelson Nethers returned home Monday after receiving treatment at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Devers, Jimmy and Pam of Front Royal were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Devers.□ Peyton Earl Daniel Peyton, 77, of Strasburg died February 9, 1975 in Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Rappahannock County, the son of the late Daniel Peyton and Lily Phillips Peyton. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Daisy Sims Peyton; five daughters, Mrs. Lou Pendleton of Strasburg, Mrs. Mary Herbert of Washington, D.C., Miss Lena Peyton of Culpeper, Mrs. Ida Cain of Leesburg and Mrs. Ada Morton of Round Hill; two sons, Arthur of Round Hill and Charles of February 13, 14, 15, 17 All Cotton WORK PANTS " $3.00 pr. Plastic DISH PAN 3/$1.00 LOT MEN’S COATS $5.00 LOT BOY’S COATS $4.00 MEN’S CANVAS SHOES $1.00 LOT LADIES SLACKS $1.50 COMBS $ .10 PLASTIC BUCKET $ .39 COTTON GLOVES, White 3 pr. $1.00 MEN’S DRESS SHOES $5.00 DIAPERS—Birdseye $1.89 doz. KITCHEN SPOONS $ .15 MEN’S LEATHER JACKETS REDUCED 40% From Reg. Price ..»''»»ALVIN B. STOKES CLOTHING ..111 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiuiiiiiiimiiiiiiniiim STORE iiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiimiimiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiimin W«rk CUth«s Shni Mtviat At The Bridge FraatRiyd *35-4437 Strasburg. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Lou Hughes of Flint Hill, Mrs. Mary Toms of Strasburg and Mrs. Lillian Young of Washington, D.C.; a brother, Marshall Peyton of Washington, D.C. and 25 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Carter Allsberry at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Front Royal. Interment was in Good Hope Cemetery. □ Ritter Amos H. Ritter, 64, of Huntly died February 11, 1975 in Winchester Memorial Hospital. He was a Clarke County native, a son of the late Thomas A. Ritter and Anna Owens Ritter. Survivors include his wife, the former Sidney Elizabeth Williams and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held today (Thursday) at 1:30 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Winchester conducted by the Rev. Roy Mathena and the Rev. Charles Harless. Burial will be in the Macedonia United Methodist Church Cemetery.□ Mrs. Durham Mrs. Edna Baldwin Durham, 71, of Culpeper died Saturday February 1, 1975 at her home. She was a housekeeper and member of Bethel Baptist Church. She was a native of Rappahannock, daughter of the late Marshall D. Baldwin and the late Mary Frances Shotwell. Her husband was the late Charles William Durham. Surviving are three sons; William M. Durham of San Jose, Cal., Charlie Lee Durham of Cul peper, and Joseph E. Durham of Cheverley, Md.; two daughters, Mrs. Frances V. Ayres of Hyattsville, Md., and Mrs. Laura B. Frazier of Boston, Va.; four brothers, Joseph Baldwin of Reva, Frank Baldwin, Thomas Baldwin, and George Baldwin, all of Culpeper; two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Woodward and Mrs. Emma Durham, both of Culpeper; 14 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Floyd T. Binns officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery. Clore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. □ Thornhill Miss Virginia Thornhill, a native of Woodville, Rappahannock County, died February 5, 1975 in a Staunton hospital. She was 83, the daughter of the late James K. Thornhill and Sarah Elizabeth Mitchell. Miss Thornhill was a retired teacher, employed with the government to teach the children in Indian reservations, mostly in the western United States. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Littie Bowers. Three brothers predeceased her. A graveside funeral service, conducted by the Rev. John McKay, was held Saturday in Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper. □ WOMEN’S SOCIETY The Womens Society of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church will meet Monday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. L.B. Burford. Byron C. Woodside, D.D.S. and Associates A dental group practice an no liner the opening of a general practice of dentistry in the Medical Clinic in Washington, Virginia Office hours by appointment: PHONE - 675-3430

Wednesday morning the area was covered with tiny ice crystals. Every branch and twig held a small clear jewel. These branches resemble pussy willows. c Hearing on education CITIZENS of Rappahannock County will have an opportunity to express their views and opinions on the needs for higher education at a public hearing to be held Wednesday, February 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Culpeper High School, sponsored by the Advisory Committee of the Valley of Virginia Consortium of Higher Education. The purpose of the hearing is “to allow all persons in the area to indicate those courses, workshops, classes or other services which might be provided by nearby colleges that would be of most interest and benefit to our community.” Dr. Ronald E. Carrier, President of Madison College, will 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, INC. Private Ambulance* 1oiiiWory Memorials 10.) Sperryville Rd. 82.y-Q.395 Culpeper, Va. speak, and members of the Advisory Committee will be present to record the views of local citizens and to answer questions. Business, industry, service clubs, public agencies and individual citizens are urged to provide the representation needed by our community at this public hearing. □ Tax notices not bills The reassessment of property in Rappahannock has been completed and notices to this effect sent with the reassessment figures. THESE ARE NOT TAX BILLS. The Board of Supervisors must set a levy before bills can be sent out. To figure what your tax bill will be if the levy remains the same, which is $4.10, multiply the figure in the last column on your notice by $4.10. This will tell.the story. If the levy should be raised the figure in the last column will be multiplied by the new levy rate. For those who have a complaint or questions, a day has been stipulated for each magisterial district to be heard. This also is contained on the form sent you. [I Renewal plate data THE Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles says that renewal license plates for trucks, tractors, trailers, and motorcycles went on sale February 10 at all DMV branch offices and license agencies. Although the earlier selling date adds 15 days of buying time to the normal period of March 1-31, Commissioner Vern L. Hill reminded owners that the new plates should not be installed on vehicles until March 1. He urged the public to take advantage of the early availability to avoid a rush as the March 31 deadline approaches. As previously announced, these “miscellaneous” vehicles will now be brought into the staggeredmonth, decal system. Renewal procedures will be identical to the introduction of passenger cars to the decal system two years ago. NEW plates will be issued without decals and will be valid for one year. Owners now renewing licenses have already selected a convenient month for future annual renewal. During the 1975 license year, DMV will send owners an extension notice, reflecting the optional renewal month selected. On payment of a prorated fee, they will receive the appropriate decals. □ CEMETERY MEMORIALS CLONE FUNERAL NOME “The Home of Thoughtful Service” MOM 125-2341 CULPtPER WASHINGTON’S February 14,15 and 17 FRIDAY, SATURDAY & MONDAY Shop All Departments on Both Levels For Outstanding Birthday ^—Specials*— Many Bargains - Drastic Reductions

County rejects emergency job funds A SUM of $3,465 made available to Rappahannock County through the federal Emergency Job Hiring program, was turned down by the Board of Supervisors last Thursday. H.B. Wood expressed a concern that such a fund might be available for “a year or two, and then the federal government would drop it and we’d have to take it up.” Chairman Pete Luke worried that the county budget had no provision for administering such a fund. A letter was read from Mrs. Mary Jamieson, when the question of the fund was brought up, asking that part of the money be used to hire someone to keep the library open extra hours. This might make the library “accredited” under state standards, and make the institution eligible for more state funds, she wrote. LUKE also reported that it had been suggested that part of the money could be used to hire someone to pick up around the county’s trash dump sites. 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ACT TODAY! prices may never be this low again. ing about the whole program,” said H.B. Wood. THE Supervisors were a little skittish, also, about some related, ‘‘hard time” news. Mrs. Elizabeth Buntin, welfare director, appeared to inform the board that ‘‘we have a small fuel allocation through the Office of the Aging. ’ ’ She said a sum of $240 was granted for a year’s time, to be used to buy fuel oil for people 60 or older, who ‘‘must be destitute and have no other resources.” There have been no problems up until now, she added, because ‘‘a lot of country people fall back on their wood supplies” if a heating emergency arises. In answer to a question from the Board, Mrs. Buntin said she didn’t want to put an advertisement in the newspapers that the fund was available, because it might prompt a flood of applications that would cause a lot of wasted time. ‘‘I don’t think it should be advertised,” agreed Herbert Foster. ANOTHER question about publicity arose when Pete Luke announced that the Town of Washington was trying to find a suitable trash dump site in town, and that the county is trying to find a landfill site. “I don’t want too much discussion about this,” said Luke, ‘‘or we won’t have a site ever. Somebody always objects to a landfill, even if its five miles away.” Clarence Baldwin said he might know of a man who will be willing to furnish a site, and collect the trash, too. The Supervisors voted not to establish a central absentee voting district, as now allowed by state law. Col. John Carney of the electoral board said that since only ^ about 60 ballots are involved in an average election, he didn’t think establishment of a separate district is necessary. John Jones, criminal planner Vith the Rappahannock-Rapidan planning district, appeared to present a proposal allowing “mutual aid’’ agreements between law enforcement officers in the five counties comprising the district. W.W. Norton, school superintendent, appeared and explained that there is a move in the state legislature that would allow the county to keep some $28,000 in state education funds. These were “quality of education” funds which the county did not match, and otherwise would have to be returned. An additional $8,000 will have to be returned no matter what the legislature does, Norton said. THE Supervisors agreed to have the old University of Virginia Extension building in Madison sold, and the county’s share of whatever the going market price is returned to the county general fund. Rappahannock originally put up $5,000 as its share of the building. None of the Supervisors liked a suggestion from a Madison judge that the facility might be used as an “unsupervised juvenile detention home.” Amid some confusion about what exactly was involved, the Board voted that Rappahannock not participate in a federal flood insurance program. □ Concert Association names new directors THE CULPEPER Community Concert Association recently added five persons to its board of directors, which represents the cultural organization’s fivecounty membership. Newly elected for three-year terms on the association’s board of directors are Mrs. Robert W. Jebson of Culpeper, Mrs. James C. Price of Madison, Mrs. Renfro C. Manning of Orange, Mrs. Paul Nichols of Rappahannock County, and Mrs. Louis B. Stephenson Jr. of Fauquier County. Other members of the board of directors are Walter B. Potter and Mrs. W.C. Thompson Jr. of Culpeper; Mrs. Jack Fray and Col. Joe B. Hughes of Madison County; Mrs. Ulysses P. Joyner Jr. and Mrs. R. 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Rappahannock teachers seek pay increases From Page 1 sity coach; $400 for assistant coaches and $250 for a cheerleading coach. Representatives of the Education Association said a 14 percent increase in the cost of living was the basis for the salary and benefit proposals they recommended. E.N. MONTAGUE said he considered the salary requests reasonable. However, with the first year of separation from Warren County School System, there will be many expenditures, non-recurring, for administration. Recurring costs will also be a sizeable sum. He emphasized that this will be a tough year and had heard someone say it was a good idea to try your best to please your boss. Mr. Montague felt the achievement level in the schools here was on an upward path and the board would see that the requests were properly presented to the Board of Supervisors. “I assume you all know we resisted separation,” saidH.L. Man1 FIRE, RESCUE SQUAD Flint Hill Rescue Squad carried the Rev. Malcolm Maples from his home to Warren Memorial Hospital February 5th. The 6th, two calls were answered. Miss Lucy Estes was taken from Warren Memorial to her home near Washington and Mrs. Floyd Seal was carried from her home near Flint Hill to Warren Memorial. February 7, Mrs. Bessie Lee Senter and Mrs. Priscilla May Laing were carried from an auto accident on 522 north of Flint Hill to Warren Memorial. Washington Rescue Squad carried C.B. Clatterbuck from his home in Harris Hollow to Warren Memorial Hospital February 9. January 22 the Sperryville Rescue Squad took Margaret Haines to the University of Virginia Hospital. On the 27 Jake Fincham was taken to Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Bill Martin was brought home from Warren Memorial on February 2 and on the 3rd the squad responded to a traffic accident near Flint Hill but service was not needed.□ VEC offices open ALL OFFICES of the Virginia Employment Commission will be open Monday, February 17, although it is an official state holiday, Washington’s Birthday, according to William L. Heartwell, Jr., commissioner of the VEC. “Although we realize that our employes have been working extremely hard and long in recent months and both need and deserve this holiday, we feel it is more important to do all we can toward helping those Virginians who are unemployed get their unemployment insurance checks,” he said. Many VEC local offices were open January 20, Lee-Jackson Day, also a state holiday. Employes are also working nights and Saturdays in many VEC offices although the offices are not open to the public, and unemployment insurance staff in the administrative office are working nights and weekends in an attempt to speed up the payment process for those who are eligible for benefits. □ College festival grant The Virginia Commission of the Arts and Humanities have awarded a matching grant in the amount of $550 to Lord Fairfax Community College for the funding of the Second Annual Craft and Music Festical to be held on the college campus May 17 and 18. The grants are made available to non-profit organizations for the purpose of funding events which help develop a cultural awareness of the arts and humanities. • Gigantic Savings • Stupendous Selections • Unbeatable Bargains During Our Sale - Three Days Ortly Friday, Saturday and Monday. LERNER’S DEPARTMENT STORE Culpeper, Va. waring, “and we had no alternative. It is not our doing or liking. I am from a family of school teachers and I feel that good school teachers are not adequately paid. We’ll do the best we can on your behalf.” Mrs. James F. Massie assured the teachers that their requests will be written^ into the proposed budget and I.R. Kilby, school board chairman, added that they would do everything possible on their behalf. Mrs. Lynne Baines expressed appreciation to the School Board for sanctioning the seventh grade trip to Williamsburg and Richmond, which was evaluated as very beneficial to the students. She said one child asked her at school later how much the trip would cost five years from now, her smaller sister wanted to go. MR. AND MRS. Roy Beck and Mrs. Betty Burke appeared before the school board in reference to the school bus route in their area. They stated that the children board the bus at 7:10 and travel 13 miles away from the school before going toward the school. Another bus, the one their children previously rode, comes within two tenths of a mile of their stop. The Becks also said the bus broke down two or three times a week when it wasn’t getting stuck, and was becoming continuously worse. He got on the bus that day to ride the entire route and see what was what, but his mission was not accomplished because the bus broke down. Chairman Kilby asked Mr. Montague if he and Mr. Norton could work out and resolve the situation with Mr. and Mrs. Beck. The board went into executive session to consider “student problems.”□ Announcements of births Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Moore of Front Royal announce the birth of their second daughter, Robyn Helene, on January 29, 1975, in Winchester Memorial Hospital, (grandparents of the baby are Mr. and Mrs. John A. Campbell of Front Royal and Mrs. W.A. Moore of Flint Hill. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Baggarly, Sr. of Front Royal. Mrs. Moore is the former Janice Raye Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Earl K. 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Zoning changes bounced back to planners From Page 1 trol over deeding portions of parcels to the owner’s children, and to allow 20-foot right-of-way to serve large lot subdivisions where lots are 25 acres or more. Baumgardner’s characterization of these items as “non controversial’’ refused to stand up. Herbert Foster had some immediate questions. “People are confused with zoning anyway, and this will confuse them more,’’ said Foster. “Ithink we had it all right, and I don’t think we should put all these amendments to it.” “The point is to clarify it,” said Fanning Baumgardner. “The public won’t know it,” said Foster. “The public ought to know the law is being constantly studied and revised,” interjected Commonwealth’s Attorney George Davis. “It might be a chance to educate the public.” Foster still grumbled. DAVIS expanded: “The people understand a lot more than we give them credit for...The electorate here is much better informed than you would believe, and much better than in surrounding counties on such things as land use control.” Baumgardner added that some of the very changes recommended had come from “citizens.” Chairman Pete Luke thought there would be no harm “to review the laws, to open them up to questions,” and Davis added, “I may not agree with some points, but I believe the proponents have the right to be heard at a public meeting.” J.R. Latham made a motion for the joint hearing, and Clarence Baldwin seconded it. It never came to a vote. Newbill Miller spoke up from the audience: ‘‘WE HAVE a good, effective ordinance. It’s working. I don’t see any sense in chanjge, change, changing, unless there would be some beneficial good from it... 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Wood said, “The point was, we should stop fiddling with it.” “I wouldn’t bother it,” Newbill Miller agreed. “The economy will take care of growth for a year or _ two anyway.” Said Pete Luke, “I make a motion we table this for discussion at the next planning commission meeting.” Said George Davis: “The planning commission can always have their own hearing.” WHILE Baumgardner and Newbill Miller carried on a side debate, Latham withdrew his motion and Luke then moved that the hearing question be tabled and the planning commission asked to hold its own hearing. Herbert Foster, before voting in agreement, expounded about how he didn’t like the suggested change in trailer park setbacks. Changing it from 10 to 50 feet was too much, he thought. Baumgardner argued that trailer parks ereate more complicated problems than single residences, and he thought 50 feet was barely enough. “It’s a right smart jump from 10 to 50,” insisted Foster. Then the planning commission request was tabled, with a counter request that they hold their own hearing. The vote was unanimous. —IJ.E.D. Space study A STUDY committee has been named by Pete Luke, chairman of the Board of Supervisors, to consider possible ways of consolidating or. simplifying the ^ housing of various county or coun- ^ ty-related offices. As things are now, some public offices are “scattered all over the county,” said Luke at last Thursday’s February meeting of the board, and the county needs to see if there are ways to better utilize existing structures, avoid paying unnecessary rent, &c. Luke suggested that Fanning Baumgardner, George Davis, H. B. Wood and J.R. Latham serve with him to look into the possible ramifications. Wood declined, suggesting that Walter Masterson be named instead. Luke agreed to the change. In bringing up the subject, Luke said the “problems of space” will probably be made more acute by the decision of Warren County to “drop out” of a joint school administration arrangement with Rappahannock. Rappahannock will now have to acquire its own system superintendent, and attendant office help.D Cow killed A cow was struck and killed Saturday night on the Viewtown Road south of Amissville. According to Trooper W.A. Buntin, Charles Stringfellow in a 65 Chevrolet pickup struck the animal which was owned by James D. Graham. Damage to the car was set at $175 and the cow was valued at $250.□

CHESTER GAP NEWS MRS. BESSIE PARKS Mrs. J. Bruce Baumann and Jennifer have returned from a European trip which included a visit with Triends and a tour of England and Holland. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Atkins and daughters, Christie and Jackie, of Roanoke spent Sunday with Roger’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Atkins. Weekend visitors in the Randall Earley home were Miss Linda Close of Burlington, N. Dak., sister of Mrs. Earley; Tim Rush of Eighty Four, Pa. and Jim Grieser of Archbold, Ohio. Miss Close remained for a week’s visit. Mrs. Andrew R. Williams spent the past week in Newport News, the guest of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Daniel, and family. While there Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Daniel called on Mrs. Evelyn Bowies in Mechanicsville and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Groves in Ruther Glen. Andrew Williams drove to Newport News Saturday and was accompanied home Sunday by Mrs. Williams. The needlepoint workshop at the home of Mrs. Maybelle Gilkey Tuesday morning had an attendance of 12 ladies. Mrs. Llewellyn Allison, the instructor, was assisted by Mrs. Corinne Del Grasso and Mrs. Flo Duvall, both of Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Rudacille were Sunday dinner guests of her parents, the Albert Williams. Mrs. Brown Settle of Castleton visited her sister, Mrs. Williams, Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Rufus Williams was discharged from Warren Memorial Hospital Friday following surgery. Callers in the Williams’ home Friday were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Deal and son, Daniel, of Sperryville, Mrs. Charles Huff and Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Williams of Flint Hill. Mrs. Anna Williams returned to work Monday after a week’s illness. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Williams and children, Stephanie and Thomas, of Manassas, were Sunday dinner guests of Murray’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Sam North had as Sunday dinner guests, Mrs. Gracie Williams, Michael Ray and Kelly Jo, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Goranson. Sunday callers were Willie B. Mills of Huntly, and Fred Harris and daughter, Tammie, of Haymarket. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Kress and children, Juli and Rodney, of Front Royal visited Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Gilkey III Sunday. Mrs. D.H. McNeill of Front Royal was a Sunday caller. Mr. and Mrs. James Fox and guests, Miss Dawna David of Alamosa, Colo, and Mrs. Tamm Drennon of Denver spent Tuesday thro 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 ugh Thursday in Alexandria, the guests of Miss Roxy David. Dawna and Tamm left for their respective homes Saturday. Carl Longmire is home from Warren Memorial Hospital following several days’ stay. Mrs. Thomas 0. Williams was hostess to the Chester Gap Homemakers Club Monday evening. Present were Judie Grimsley, Maybelle Gilkey, Nora Sealock, La Merle Williams, Carolyn Leake, Lillian Fox and Bessie Parks. Sherman Williams has returned to work after being in ill health since Christmas. His daughter, Cindy, returned to school last week being absent since October on account of an injury in a car accident. Cindy had as Friday overnight guest, Kelly Gilkey. Howard Cheney was in Martinsburg, W. Va., Monday.□ Corn acreage steady RECENT reports from the United States Department of Agriculture indicate that American Corn growers intend to plant 76.1 million acres of corn for all purposes in 1975, down less than one percent from the corn planted last year. Virginia corn producers are expected to plant one percent more corn, or approximately 755,000 acres in 1975. The four combined feed grains— corn, sorghum, oats, and barleyplantings are expected to be up one percent over the 1974 plantings. Sorghum growers intend to plant about 19.4 million acres, up 10 percent from 1974. Oat farmers intend to plant 17.3 million acres, down 4 percent from 1974, and barley producers intend to plant 9.4 million acres, eight percent more than last year. Farmers have increased winter wheat plantings by 6 percent this fall and, based on December conLenten study A Lenten Study Program will begin next Tuesday and continue each week until five meetings have been conducted at the Episcopal parish hall in Washington. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and a covered dish supper will accompany it. The program is instituted by the Rev. Jennings Hobson, The Rev. Ronald Wiley and the Rev. Malcolm Maples. FIRST OF THE SEASON ! THE CASANOVA HUNT POINT - to - POINT Saturday, February 22 TIMBER HURDLES FLAT Post Time: 12 Noon Information: DAYS: 1-703-347-3611 Spring Hill Farm CASANOVA, VIRGINIA EVENINGS: 1-703-347-1260 ditions, a record 1.6 million bushel winter wheat crop could result in 1975. THIS survey of planting estimates is conducted by the crop reporting board of the Statistical Reporting Service (SRS) oftheU.S. Department of Agriculture to assist producers and program planners in their plans for 1975 cropyear. This survey also indicates that America’s farmers are answering the Government’s request for higher production in order to meet, the world’s growing needs for more food stocks. — Glenn Ransome, ASCS County Executive Director. AMU c OUMJTV TMXm NOW THRU TUESDAY Eves, at 7 & 9 p.m. Mat. Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. ::' jMTJEK JMBAJMMUf :H rimrmnfy Uvmt Summer" Plus “Antique Cars” 'rontRoval Fri.-Sat.-Sun. Show Starts at 7:30 p.m aj^rfrraa Swingin'm Stewardesses plus 2nd Feature Searching' for a Man Was A Way] of Life Swingin' Models Si

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Call 6753328 at night. tfk SHOP SMITH Combination Power Tool (lathe, drillpress, table saw, shaper) needs bearings. With jointer and band saw, and belt sander attachments. $320.00. Call 6753625. FOR SALE — 1974 demonstrator Jeep pickup, power steering, disc brakes, camper box, custom cab, warn hubs, V-8 two barrel, twotone. Also 1963 Jeep station wagon with snow blade. Rosson-Troilo, 825-3722. Ik Anyone with news for the paper— please call 675-3349 Mondays or Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. until further notice. Just arrived at COUNTRY MANOR Sperryville — Unique, rustic, art work on old barn boards. A perfect gift for your Valentine. 2-13-k For sale — reasonably priced WELSH PONY, pure bred but no papers, grey, 12.1 hands, very attractive. Would make fine brood mare. Write c/o this paper or call 703-534-9390. Ik PANORAMA REALTY SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA 987-8640 m REALTOR. OLD HOLLOW: 4 bedroom rancher on 7 acres. Equipped kitchen, full bath, fireplace in living room. Well secluded but on state road. $46,700. AARON MT.: 50 wooded acres with nice views, building sites, stone walls & seclusion. $45,000 w/owner financing. SPERRYVILLE: 55 acres surrounded by woodland with large open area in center. Fencing, good barn, pond & spring. $62,500 w/owner financing. SKI AREA: 25 acres fronting on state road. 12 x 20 cabin Ihell, excellent views, springs and close to Park. $35,000 w/large assumable 7% trust. AMISSVILLE: 26 acres with 1700’on state road. Mostly wooded & with water. $35,000 w/$2000 down & interest only 10 years.. SPERRYVILLE: 81 acres just west of town. Stone walls,.views, water & good timber value. $70,000 with owner financing. James W. Leake - 987*8236 Keeton Barnes - 987-8619 John Barbour - 987-8608 Maurice O’Bannon - 987-8713 John Eubank - 987-8146 Bud Corder Live-in companion to elderly lady in Fauquier County. Duties include meal preparation - no housework. Character references required. Reply Box' 38 Washington, Virginia. 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 FOR SALE—1973 Ford Wagon LTD Air, Power windows, like new. $3,200. Call 703-937-4496. 1-k FOR SALE—1963 Cadillac Fleetwood (formal 9 passenger limousine). All Power, All extras. Needs minor repair,. $650.00, good gas mileage. (Good investment as collectors item). Call 703-937-4496. 1-k YAMAHA SALES & SERVICE. Tlie 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, 31/2 inch insulation-9C 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. GAME NIGHT—Every Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Chester Gap Fire Hall. Cash Prizes. 2-13-p For Rent—Restored 1 bedroom log cabin. Everything new includes dishwasher. Located in Woodville. $180.00 month. 675-2822. 1-k AVON Would you like to sell in—Woodville, Flint Hill, bperrjville 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 We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORP. Phone VA5-8383 Culpeper 3-room apartment for rent. $95. Partially furnished. Washington, Va. 675-3625. Ik 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 GAME NIGHT—Every Friday at 8 p.m. Sperryville fire hall. Cash prizes. tfk MADISON LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. February 8, 1975 Fat Steers and Feeder Calves . 21.00 $35.75 Cows. 15.00 Heifers. 19.00 Bulls. 21.00 Veal Calves. 39.00 . 33.00 . 27.00 Babv Cakes, bh. j2 00 $24.00 $30.00 $28.50 $56.00 $39.25 $33.50 $30.00 AUTO PARTS—\ Rvillll AlUaitivi CfMpiiy 732 E. Main St. Luray, Virginia Phone: 743-4551 rFor hard to find Heatforms, give us a call, we have these in stock. Frederick Block Co. Winchester, Va. 667-1261 New and Used Cars and Trucks PIEDMONT Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Inc. 814 N. Main St. Phone 825-2161 Culpeper, Va.