Rappahannock News, December 11, 1975

DEC 1975 RICHMOND 19, va. 23219 Volume XXVII, Number 5 WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1975 FIFTEEN CENTS Williams rezoning is denied A REQUEST from the heirs of J. L. Williams for a rezoning and an exception to. the subdivision ordinance was denied by Rappahannock’s Supervisors at their meeting last Thursday, December 4. Attorney T. C. Lea, speaking on behalf of the Williams heirs, argued as he had at previous meetings and public hearings that Rappahannock’s ordinance is “discriminatory” against parents with more than five children. In that event, the parents, or in this case the heirs, are considered as ordinary subdividers and have to go through the subdivision application process, as required by the ordinance. The Williams heirs also requested a rezoning, from agricultural to residential, since the current zoning for their land allows subdivisions with lot sizes of no less than 25 acres. There are six heirs to J. L. Williams who want to divide the 37 acres they inherited into seven lots. That would include a separate tract for the “homeplace” which would eventually be inherited by the child that lives the longest. Several months ago, following public hearings sponsored by both the Supervisors and the Planning Commissioners, the Supervisors directed Commonwealth’s Attorney George Davis to meet with attorney T. C. Lea and “work out a compromise” that would be acceptable to the Williams heirs and within the “spirit” of the county ordinance. But Davis maintained all along, as he had at the beginning, that the Supervisors were in danger of “makingthe exception the rule.” And as far as he was concerned, Davis said, there is no compromise that would protect the integrity of the ordinance. THIS PAST Thursday, Super visor Pete Luke had come to agree with Davis. “We made our compromise when we allowed parents to give as many as five lots to their children.” The other Supervisors agreed. All except Clarence Baldwin. A few minutes earlier, Baldwin had made a motion to deny the rezoning request but grant the subdivision exception. George Davis said it was impossible to separate the two motions. The rezoning amendment, from agricultural to residential, would have to be passed first. Tiie purpose of the amendment is to make what would be an illegal subdivision legal, Davis said. Baldwin’s motion died for lack of a second. At previous hearings the Williams heirs and their supporters had argued that denying them the right to subdivide would be tantamount to denying them their inheritance. Also, the agricultural area of the Tiger valley, in which the Williams family homeplace is located, is already dotted with subdivisions, it was stated, so approval of their request would not mean that the agricultural character of the area would be altered. It’s already non-agricultural, they said. Numerous speakers talked about the contributions members of the Williams family have made to Rappahannock County. Their request was a “human” and “poignant” one and ought to be granted, it was argued. OPPONENTS of the request argued that the character and reputation of the Williams family wasn’t the issue. No one disagreed that they were fine and deserving people. But, the future of the Rappahannock’s zoning and subdivision ordinance was at stake, it was said. Granting the Williams request would set a precedent for similar requests and soon the exception would indeed become the m rule. Besides, opponents of the reSee Page 7 The beavers have been busy building a dam along Route 211 near Ben Venue and have contained a vast amount of water between the old and new sections of the highway. Though there was no abundance of trees or saplings to cut, these busy beavers have utilized every available twig and all debris afloat and plastered it together with mud for a very effective barrier. Kindergarten alternative favored RAPPAHANNOCK’S School Board decided Tuesday night to expand the summer pre-school program in hopes of convincing the State Board of Education that it accomplishes the same goals as a school year kindergarten program. “Standards of quality” approved by the State Board of Education several years ago require that all Virginia school systems have a kindergarten program by September of 1976. Rappahannock’s School Board members andSupervisors have fought that requirement. In Rappahannock’s small rural school system, the schools are filled to capacity and there’s not much fat that can be trimmed from the budget. A kindergarten program would require at least two new classrooms, additional teachers and more school buses. But the state sends no additional money to help with the costs of the new state mandated program. Rappahannock can’t afford a kindergarten on its own, School Board members and Supervisors have argued. Besides, the long bus routes, which are inevitable in a rural area, mean that young kindergarten students as well as older pupils would have to wait for the bus in the dark on winter mornings and wouldn’t get home until late in the afternoon. IN SHORT, Rappahannock kindergarten opponents have concluded that kindergartens may be easy to implement in larger, mure urban school systems, but the requirement becomes quite a problem for rural areas. Also, they think it’s unfair for the state to require programs without providing the money to pay for them. And they’re not convinced kindergartens help the children any more than a pre-school program. School Board chairman E. N. Montague said failure to start a kindergarten program might mean the Rappahannock County Schools would no longer be accredited. Also, if a school system doesn’t meet the standards prescribed by the State Board of Education, the state can require them to spend more money. If they fail to measure up to state requirements, they could be required to spend $730 per student, Montague said. If they meet all state standards, they can spend any amount within a range established by the state. The minimum figure of that range is $680 per student. County School superintendent 0. A. Norton said that parents could “opt in” to kindergarten programs at first, but now they have to “opt out.” It means the same thing, Norton said. Parents don’t have to send their children to kindergarten unless they want to. But under the “opt out” arrangement, an administrative burden is placed upon the School Board to provide “documentary evidence” that the parents didn’t want their children in Kindergarten, Montague said. See Page 7 Christmas carolling The enchantment and excitement of Christmas as it was 200 years ago will be observed in the Town of Washington on Sunday evening, December 21. Shortly after dark, carolers will mount haywagons at Trinity Episcopal Church and travel through the town carolling. All are welcomed to join in. Town residents are asked to place candles in their windows as was done in colonial Virginia and in England, being careful of their placement to avoid any problems. “Join the group and discover the real spirit of Christmas,” urged Col. Nels Parson, who is in charge of the event. □

iRappabamtnrk Npuih Published Thursday Moraine at Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia, 22747, by the Fauquier Publishing Company, Inc. Entered as Second Class Mail at the Post Office in Washington, Virginia. Subscriptions (in advance) $4 in Rappahannock and adjacent counties; $5 in Postal Zones 5 thru S. MRS. SARAH C LATHAM, Managing Editor Telephone Washington 675-334* A good decision THE Rappahannock Supervisors are to be commended for standing by the county’s zoning and subdivision ordinances and deciding not to grant the latest variance request. It was not an easy decision; the applicants were worthy and felt they had compelling reasons for their request. But the Supervisors were wise in regarding the well-being of the community as a whole as being even more compelling. Rappahannock, along with most rural Virginia counties, is governed by cautious, conservative Supervisors. They don’t like to spend money necessarily, and, by and large, theirs is the conservative outlook that an individual ought to be able to do with his property what he wants. But at the same time, Rappahannock has been fortunate in having governing officials who also realize that a small county can be torn to shreds, transformed almost overnight into something new and ugly, by a failure to recognize that everyone cannot be allowed to act individually with no regard for his neighbors. But isn’t that the very definition of government—the nec essity of having some board or commission or association with power to decide issues on the basis of the overall good, the welfare of the largest number of people, rather than allowing everyone to do as he pleases, when he pleases, and where he pleases? IT MEANS inevitible conflicts with strongly held beliefs in rugged individualism and American traditions of private property. Anything worthwhile has a potential for creating controversy. By facing squarely the controversial aspects of a rezoning request, and deciding in favor of the overall community, the Supervisors have done Rappahannock a good service. There are cynics of land use controls and planning who maintain that the most useless measure of all is zoning. Well, not necessarily; not if the zoning is done carefully and conscientiously, and not if it is upheld, and not allowed to be riddled by exceptions, special considerations and constantly subjected to change. Rappahannock’s zoning has so far survived attempts to undermine it. Keep up the good work.D Foster ends long supervisor career LAST Thursday was Herbert Foster’s last day as a member of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors. After his succesor, young W.G. Eastham, was installed, Foster ended twenty years of service with two suggestions for the new board members to consider. The first was “to get a good look at these subdivisions” that are spreading through the county. “We’ve seen what can happen when these speculators and land grabbers come in here.” Foster made no specific suggestions as to what the Supervisors should do about the “landgrabbers.” He just made it clear that it is a problem and that it concerns him. Foster is referred to among his fellow Supervisors as their “watchdog of the treasury,” but for his swan song he made a somewhat surprising plea for them to spend more money. “In the twenty years I’ve been on this Board, the Supervisors only got one raise, from $300 to $400. When people from other places ask me what we get I'm embarrased to tell them.” Now the job takes more time than ever, Foster said. And the Supervisors make many long distance calls and travel many miles on behalf of their constituents. Since the raise wouldn’t apply to himself, Foster said he’d like to make a motion for the Supervisors pay to start at $600. H.B. Wood, the other vocal “fiscal conservative” on the Board, didn’t agree with his retiring colleague. The way things are, inflation and taxes and such, Wood said he didn’t think the Supervisors could ask for a raise because “the people aren’t able to pay it.” “WEILL, if you-all don’t think you’re worth it, I don’t suppose you can ask the people to pay for it,” George Davis grinned. “Oh, we’re worth every bit of that,” H.B. Wood assured Davis. “But it’s not possible to ask the people to pay us what we’re worth,” he said. The Supervisors thanked Foster for his suggestion and told him it would be considered during discussions of the budget.□ “Close-up” Once again we have received only one reply to the Closeup photo and that by a consistent winner, Landra Silvey of Amissville. We hope this one is easier and the contest warrants our continuing for a while longer. Bring or mail replies to the Rappahannock News, Box 38, Washington, Va. 22747. Letters to the editor Some hunters are criticized Editor: It can be seen that a hunter might feel justly proud to have pitted himself against his quarry and to have won. But, when a group of men become too lazy to use their legs and wits and have to resort to the use of Jeeps, dogs and walkie-talkies to obtain their goal, sportsmanship and a sense of fair play are lost. Perhaps the citizens of Flint Hill should raise deer in a corral and permit these hunters to shoot them over the fence to save them further trouble! Disgusted Editor’s note—There are many of us who agree with you wholeheartedly, and add that these hunters also create a traffic problem on the Fodderstack Road between Washington and Flint Hill.D Theater to visit WAYSIDE Theatre on Tour comes to the youth of Rappahannock County on Wednesday, December 17, at 1:30 p.m. in the Rappahannock County Elementary School. “We, Th? People” is being sponsored by the Rappahannock County 4-H Clubs in cooperation with the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Each school child is encouraged to attend; a 25 cent admission fee will be charged. “We, The People” is a bit of Bicentennial excitement. Five Actors’ Equity performers celebrate America’s birthday by re-creating the life and experiences of Revolutionary War hero, Daniel Morgan. Going back 200 years into history, the audience relives those days that shaped the destiny of our country. They share with dynamic Daniel Morgan the events that molded his personality, shaped his life, and created a living legend—illiterate frontier wagoner to one of the best of America’s Revolutionary Generals. USING improvisational development and Wayside’s story theater techniques, the actors bring to life a total of 45 characters who helped Morgan make history. Many of his exploits are relived—the famous march to Boston with 96 Frederick County riflemen, the ill-fated expedition to Quebec, and subsequently, Morgan’s capture and confinement by the British when he was offered a colonelcy in the British service. □ LIBRARY LINES The annual Library Christmas party for the little children of Rappahannock County will be held Friday, December 19. The party will be from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and will be held at the Parish Hall of Trinity Episcopal Church. The M program includes movies and refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus. □ BLEF hires a Fauquier attorney on powerline THE RAPPAHANNOCK LEAGUE for Environmental Protection has retained attorney John Mears III to represent the interests of RLEP and its members before the Fauquier Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission. In announcing Mears’s appointment as attorney for RLEP, president Phil Irwin expressed “dissatisfaction with the indecisive way the Fauquier Board and Planning Commission have handled the proposed Vepco transmission line route.” Mears has earned law degrees from Cambridge University in England and George Washington University and practices law at 7 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Irwin said. The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection is appealing the decision of the State Corporation Commission to allow Vepco to go forward with plans to build a 500 kv powerline from a substation at Morrisville to Mt. Storm, W. Va. The line would cross Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection has appealed the SCC decision to the Virginia Supreme Court and is presenting evidence and testimony against the proposed powerline route in public hearings before the Nuclear Regulatory Agency licensing board.□

T H E L I T T L E F 0 X County to seek sewer project funds BY PEKAY PETTUS RELUCTANTLY, the Rappahannock Supervisors have agreed to become the applicant for a $188,000 grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The HUD funds would supplement a larger grant from the Environmental Protection Agency which will be used for the design of a sewer system for Sperryville. H. B. Wood voted against the decision to act as grant applicants on behalf of the county Water and Sanitation Authority. “The folks in Sperryville don’t know what they’re getting in to,” he said. “I’m not sure they’d want this, if they did.” Maury Biddle, chairman of the county Water and Sanitation Authority, and George Long from the Engineering firm which is designing the system, told the Supervisors last Thursday, December 4, that the $188,000 grant from HUD is necessary because the Virginia legislature failed to appropriate funds which would cover the state’s promised share of the cost of the Sperryville sewer system. The Water and Sanitation Authority can’t apply for the grant because HUD will only accept applications from elected governing bodies, not agencies or individuals appointed by that governing body, Biddle and Long said. They had to approach the Supervisors because Sperryville is unincorporated. The EPA will pay 75% of the design and construction costs of the sewer project. In most cases, the state agrees to pay 15% and the local users of the system pay the remaining 10%. But in Sperry - ville’s case, the median income of the area was so low that the project qualified as a “hardship case” and the state promised to pay 20%, leaving only 5% of the cost r 1 Someone Cares The greatest need in the world today is loveMore love for each other and more love for Cod above. GEEST FUNERAL HOME, INC. Private Ambulanee Cemetery Memorials 10.’) Sperryville Rd. 82.V039.) Culpeper, Va. to be paid by users of the system. BUT NOW, the state will pay nothing because the legislature didn’t appropriate the money, Biddle said. That’s why the Water and Sanitation Authority is looking toward HUD, Biddle said. H. B. Wood had reservations about the grant request at the start of the meeting and they grew as the meeting wore on. He and Dick Latham were worried about the maintenance costs, which Biddle and Long assured them would be paid by users of the system. When the two Supervisors asked for an estimate of how much the users costs would be, Biddle and Long said that would depend on the kind of system that was built; at this point, that has not been determined. And the construction costs as well as the user costs can’t be estimated until that’s known. But the HUD grant of $188,000 wHl be spent on the collector system only. The size and cost of the collection system will be the same regardless of the kind of treatment system that’s built, Long and Biddle said. That $188,000 represents 20% of the entire cost of the collection system. WOOD predicted the Water and Sanitation Authority would have to condemn land on which to build the treatment plant. That bothered him. Since the county Supervisors are applying for this grant, they could be the object of a suit brought by anyone who fought the condemnation of their land. But engineer George Long assured him the collection system would inspire no suits, and the HUD funds would only be used for that part of the project. “I’m just worried that the people of Sperryville don’t know what they’re getting into,” Wood said. “Do they want this?” he asked. Luke ran through a quick history of the Sperryville sewer project going back to county wide sewer “studies” nearly ten years ago. Just two years ago the businesses in the village had been threatened with the loss of their health permits unless they stopped dumping untreated sewage directly into the Thornton River. In response to that threat, the Sperryville Community Group was organized and plans were made for a Sperryville sewer system. The State Water control Board had allowed Sperryville to pursue a “unique solution,” a community septic field, since Sperryville’s situation was unusual. The Sperryville sewer system only has to' take care of the houses and businesses already there, not provide for more development. County, state and federal ordinances now prohibit further development in a flood plain. And the entire village of Sperryville is in a flood plain. It’s a “no growth” system, Luke said. Everybody he knew of wanted the sewer system, Luke said, since the alternative is the end of the Sperryville business district. The Health Department has agreed to review and renew those business permits every six months, as long as Sperryville continues to work See Page 6 £ i .t/S . PRECHRISTMAS SALE 1/3 OFF Discontinued Needlepoint Kits and Craft Kits. Calcutta Material pant weight 60 in. wide Natural color $2.44 gd. Kitchen Curtains Assorted Colors 1/2 PRICE Fine Chinn Dinnerware 4 5 piece set Service for 8 plus serving pieces Choice of Patterns to select from Reg. $70.00 Sale Price $49.88 Discontinued Westbend Colonial Cooker slow and fast - 5 quart Reg. $34.95 Best buy in Town $ 18.88 Satin Foam Draperies Washable, all colors 48x63 Reg. (II Sale $5.88 48x84 $12 Sale $6.88 Infants and Toddlers, famous brand Jackets. Tops. Shirts. Slacks Reg. 93.00 4.75 5.25 6.50 8.50 T 100% Polyester Double.Knit' Winter weight & eolors values to $3.99 ijd. Sale $2.44 gel. Bicentennial Plates Spirit of 76 United States of America Reg. $4.00 Sale $2.8& Winter Coats and Jackets, Entire Stock 25% Off Infants and Toddlers, famous brand Jackets. Tops, Shirts.-Slacks HOURS: Dec. 24 - 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dec. II to 23 - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Sunday for your day of rest n ‘i

Democratic committeemen NEW members of the Rappa^ hannock County Democratic Committee were elected during amass meeting at the court house Saturday afternoon. New committee members from Piedmont District are Mary E. Schaefer, Carson Johnson, James A. Wayland, Ray Jackson, Frank Brown, Cecil Baldwin, C.C. Lewis and Rachel Aylor. New members from Wakefield are Hubert Gilky, T.O. Williams, Sherman Williams, Gary Williams and Robert Clatterbuck. From Hampton District, they are A.H. Keyser, Drucilla Davis, Gib Whorton, Pauline Bruce, Edward Bailey, John Williams, Daniel Norman, John B. Summers. Jackson District committee members are Otie Jordan Sr., Eddie Hitt, John Lawrence, Joan Sinclair, Dan Wilson, and W.G. Eastham. No one from Stonewall-Hawthorne District attended the mass meeting, so no new committee members were named. A. H. Keyser was re-elected chairman. Eye bank helps 48 ACCORDING to R. Kenneth Hudgins, executive director of the Old Dominion Eye Bank, a Lions sponsored non-profit organization, 48 individuals have been given corneal transplants since July 1 of this year, using eye tissue solicited by members of Virginia Lions Clubs. Hudgins said the need for eye tissue is often urgent and the number of requests received at the Eye Bank from Virginia eye surgeons increases each day. Eye tissue which has been donated on death by a person with poor eye sight, Hudgins stated, can be just as valuable and effective in sight-restoring grafts as tissue from the eyes of a person with perfect vision. Age, color, orphysical condition makes no difference, he said. Hudgins emphasized that anyone wishing to pledge their eyes, on death, to the Old Dominion Eye Bank for the purpose of restoring sight to someone now blind can do so by getting an eye donor pledge card from any member of a local Lions Club or by con tacting the Old Dominion Eye Bank and Research, Inc., 408 North 12th Street, Richmond, 23219.□ CHURCH NOTICE The Rev. A.C. Walker of Culpeper will be the guest speaker Sunday, December 14 at the 11 a.m. worship service at Forest Grove Baptist Church. The public is invited to attend. □ CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON The Rappahannock County Garden Club will hold its annual Christmas luncheon at Hampton Inn, December 17 at 1 o’clock. Call 987-8288 for reservations and cancellations, which must be in by December 13.□ CHAIRS RECUNERS Variety of Styles Colors and upholstery including Rocker Rediners and Wall Huggers OCCASIONAL CHAIRS Many Designs and Fabrics. ALL DRASTICALLY REDUCED CTAIfEC FURNITURE 9 ■ VHE9 COMPANY •Wr A Qnitw ft a. Da«alam Praat layal Mark Chartier of Washington is one of the first applicants accepted for Officer’s Candidate School from outside the Army since the ban was recently lifted on such candidates. After receiving his B. S. degree in psychology from Georgetown University, he found his talents underutilized as a research analyst. He will take seven weeks of basic training and 14 weeks of OCS and be commissioned a Second Lieutenant. He is married to the former Katherine Skowronski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Skowronski. Bank declares dividends Directors of the F & M National Corporation at their monthly meeting held November 10, declared their regular ten cents per share quarterly dividend and a yearend extra cash dividend of seven cents per share. The distribution will be made on December 28, to shareholders of record November 28, 1975, and will bring the total yearly dividend payout to 50 cents per share—an increase of seven cents per share over 1974. The total dollar amount of the Corporation’s yearly dividend will amount to $543,933.50, an increase of 19.6% over that paid last year. Management of the Corporation stated that “improved earnings and a more realistic yield on investments” were principal reasons for the additional payout. The F & M National Corporation is a one-bank holding company whose principal iffiliate is the Farmers and Merchants National Bank. In addition to its headquarters located in Winchester, die bank has offices in Clarke, Frederick, Rappahannock and Warren Counties. Earnings for the first ten months were $1,035,163.12, an increase over the same period in 1974 of 21.2%. Total assets on October 31, 1975 were $128,928,601.57. RESCUE NUMBER Please make note that the phone number to call for the Washington Fire Department or Rescue Squad is 825-6655. This will give persons rapid contact with an emergency imit.D New Hours for the Rappahannock National Bank beginning January 5, 1976 are Monday through Friday 9 a.ni. to 3 p.n. Fri evenings 5 ta 7:30 p.m. TWO WEEKS j UNTIL CHRISTMAS > CHRISTMAS CARDS NOW ON DISPLAY ‘ BOOKS 7 CARDS ; SOCIAL STATIONERY ) OFFICE SUPPLIES . ART SUPPLIES „ SCHOOL SUPPLIES CULPEPER BOOK STORE | (The Home of Useful Gifts for Home & Office) ? 210 N. Main St. Culpeper, Va.

CHESTER GAP NEWS ~ — — Mr. and Mrs. Jack North and daughter Darlene of Front Royal were Sunday dinner guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam North. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sealock of Centerville spent the weekend with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sealock. Mr. Addie Wines was Sunday dinner guest of her daughter, Mrs. Geneva Corron in Front Royal and also visited her sons and wives, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Wines and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wines. Miss Malinda Ubben joined by Miss Paula Picard of Sperryville spent Saturday in Manassaas on business. Sunday afternoon callers in the Horace Dulin home were Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Williams and daughter, Mary Lou of Front Royal, WOODVILLE NEWS By MRS. JUNE CLARK Mrs. Emory Conners and Mrs. Mamie Leake were Friday evening dinner guests of Mrs. Maude Miller and Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Creel in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Fincham of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jenkins and family of Frederick, Md. were guests for dinner Sundiay of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hitt and Mrs. Virginia Jenkins. Mrs. Hitt and Mrs. Jenkins were Saturday visitors of Mrs. Margaret Butler at Oak Springs Nursing Home, Warrenton. Sunday guests of Mrs. Ada Settle were Mr. and Mrs. John H. Woodward of Culpeper and Mrs. Paul Grigsby of Castleton. Mrs. Grigsby remained for a longer visit with her daughter. Mrs. Chester Way land spent several days last week with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Creel in Culpeper. Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Quaintance and Mrs. Mary Quaintance were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Henry Wood and the H.B. Wood family. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz, Greg and Philip were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Don Fisher and family in Vienna. Robert Inskeep of Luray was a Monday evening caller of the Rev. and Mrs. B.G. Titchenell. Mr. Titchenell attended a Scouting Commissioners Training meeting Saturday in Winchester. Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Victor Taylor, Robin and Bernie of Culpeper. Mrs. Jessie Dailey of Culpeper was a Wednesday luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Johnson. The Johnsons were hosts for a party in honor of the eleventh birthday of their daughter Kristy on Monday. Joining her and her brother Ricky were Kristi Clark, Ronnie Norman, Misty Hitt, for games and cake and ice cream. Dinner guests that evening were Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson to help celebrate her birthday. Returning home Monday evening after a brief visit in Mobile, Ala. were Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Anderson and Jennifer. They visited their parents, Mrs. A. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. B.G. Thompson there. The Rev. Blaine Piper of Falls Church, who was conducting revival services at Five Forks Regular Baptist Church last week, was the guest of W.R. Burke. Overnight guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Orange were Freemont Conners and Steve Conners of Wheaton, Md.D SCOUT SALE Boy Scout Troop 123 of Washington is having a Christmas sale this Saturday, December 13 from 11:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Episcopal Church in Washington. The boys will have a variety of Christmas items for sale including baked goods, wreaths, running pine, candles and trees.□ WE HAVE MOVED! MODERN FLORISTS < has moved to their jrij new location 1 203 N. Main Street, Culpeper We now offer von a larger, better equipped and better stocked store, and are able to accomodate and supply you with all your needs, in the florists line, great or small. We hare extended nnr norellv line mid gInssware items. Place vour orders for Christmas plants and flowers early. We can send flowers by wire service everywhere If it s FI Hirers. Sav it with ours MODERN FLORISTS Phone 825- 9011 203 N. Main St. Culpeper Mrs. Bets> Wines, Mrs. Mary Williams and daughter, Norma Jean, and Downing Williams. Pamela Leake of Sperryville was a recent overnight guest of Dina Bird W illiams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Williams, and helped celebrate DinaBird’s tenth birthday. Mrs. Bradley Williams and daughter, Mrs. Thomas Leake, with the latter’s children, Terry and Jeffery, and her nephew, Jimmy Williams, transacted business in Manassas Tuesday. Ray Wines of Woodbridge was a recent visitor of his father, Elias Wines, and the William Ubbens. The Misses Lora and Linda Clouse, who have been visiting their sister, Mrs. Randall Earley and Mr. Earley, have returned to their home in Burlington, N. Dak. The Earley twins came home from ^Jhe hospital last week, Amber ^Marie on Wednesday and Randall Jr. on Thursday. The mother and new babes are reported doing well. Jeffery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Williams, had his friend, Mark Settle of Amissville, as an overnight guest Friday. Mrs. S. M. Shelton arrived Friday evening from Alexandria to visit her mother, Mrs. M. M. Chastain, and her sister, Mrs. A. E. Parks, returning to Metropolitan Washington via Winchester Sunday afternoon. Everett Powell of Front Royal was guest speaker Sunday in the Chester Gap Baptist Mission for both the morning and evening service. Mr. Powell is a student in the Baptist Seminary in Pineville, Ky. The Rev. Harold Carter of Ci.lpoper, former pastor of the Mission, will have charge of the mor uig service Sunday, Decembe r 1 ,. The ( in istmas program of the Baptisi Mission will be held Wednesday, the 7th, at 7:30 p.m., and will include the play, “Christmas Comes to Detroit Louie.’’ All are welcome. Present at the Baptist youth meeting in the Thomas Leake home Saturday were Norma Jean Williams, Carol and Melanie Burke, Robin Ricker, Donna Williams and Terry Leake. The name adopted for the group is, “The Discoverers’’, and a bake sale was planned. A bake sale will be held in the Williams Grocery Store Saturday, Dec. 13. from 10 a.m. until 2p.m., sponsored by the Chester Gap Baptist youth, the proceeds to be used in Christmas projects. Steve Shack of Brooklyn, N. Y., arrived Friday for a visit with the James Williams, and Mrs. Ethel Haslam of Wheeling, W. Va., was a Sunday dinner guest. Mrs. Williams and daughter Kay spent Thursday on business in Hagerstown, Md. The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department was called to a chimney fire at the Bennie Atkins’ home in Chester Gap December 4. No damage reported. A musical Christmas “GLORY to Christ at Christmas” is the theme of a music service to be held Sunday night, December 14, at 7:30 at the Amissville Baptist Church. A number of vocal and instrumental lumbers will add balance and variety to the program. Both adult and youth choirs will join in singing Adolph Adams, “0 Holy Night.” “Joy To The World” will be given with antiphonal singing by both choirs. Interest in the program will be heightened with trumpet music by Phil Settle and Kobert Priest, a piano duet, “Christmas Melody” by Pam and Sharon Settle and a lullaby by Mrs. George Kidwell and grandchildren. Mrs. Charlie Priest will recite “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear,” with organ accompaniment. The singing of “We Three Kings of Orient Are” by the Dozen Desciples, a male chorus, should in itself, be worthy of attendance. The public is invited to enjoy the program and join in the singing of Christmas carols. o • o . o . o • o • o VINYL FLAT PAINT VIMYL LATEX INTERIOR FLAT PAINT THE SPECIFICATION LINE" 12 EXCITING COLORS & WHITE Very Special *4.29 Gal. BRADFORD’S 675-3593 Flint Hill ©•<>•©•©•©•0

County to seek sewer project funds Prom Page 3' toward a sewer system. But in recent weeks, one business has lost its permit, not for polluting the river but because the water supply was polluted. That pollution comes from failing septic fields, Luke said. “TAKING the sewage out of the river isn’t going to clean up the wells,” H.B. Wood said. George Long said it would, but District Health Department official Robert LeGarde sort of agreed with Wood. ; Even after those houses with failing septic fields hook onto the sewer system, it may take years for the wells to purify themselves. If there is enough evidence of contamination, it’s possible a new central water system would be needed, LeGarde said. “That’s exactly what I thought,” H.B. Wood said. “Do the people of Sperryville know they’re getting into all of this?” Dr. LeGarde suggested that the central water and sewer for Sperryville ought to be considered as one project from the start. “This is getting more complicated,” H.B. Wood said, adding that he doubted the people of Sperryville could afford to pay for it. PETE LUKE said there would be a “critical design review” before the project was approved. If the users of the system couldn’t afford their 5% of the costs, the federal agencies will have project redesigned, until they come up with something the users can afford. “I just don’t want to request this money if this is something the people of Sperryville don’t want,” FLINT HILL Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Foster were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hawkins of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Turnmeyer and Scott and Miss Sharon Foster. Mr. and Mrs. Granville Eastham and son, Tom were recent visitors of CWO and Mrs. David Luke in Quantico. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sours in Warrenton. William Smoot of Manassas was the Monday visitor of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Smoot. Sunday guests of Mrs. Loyd Pullen were Mrs. Debbie Wimmer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Corder, Linda, Brad and Karen, all of Front Royal, Miss Mollie Dennis of Castleton, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Welch, Bryant and Steve Welch. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crane and Cathy Sue of Lanham, Md. spent die weekend with Mrs. M. H. Brady. Mrs. Mary B. Pullen is staying with Mrs. Brady after being a patient in Winchester Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Gavor Foster and Chris were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sealock in Falls Church.□ For Christmas... give the watch with tuning fork accuracy Bulova Accutron® for men and women. The most welcome gift of all is a Bulova Accutron watch. So precise Barktextured case and dial. Sweep second. Calendar. I is me ttccuiron tuning totk movement that accuracy is guaranteed to within a minute a month.* See our full selection of Accutron models now. From $95 to $1800. Calendar model with subtle Accutron symbol dial. *We will adjust to this tolerance, if necessary. Guarantee is for one year. T All Mcrckandii* Fully G 4 FIVE WAYS TO IUY: Bank Aaiericard Mastar Charge Cask, Credit Lay-Away I ne rccumniciiu genuine nuuwun yuwei icid. Other cells not meeting Accutron specifications may cause a malfunction. J Wood said. Engineer George Long said most of the Sperryville people he’d talked to wanted to know “how soon can we get our sewer, not how much it’s going to cost.” A big cost is going to be condemning this land for the treatment plant, H.B. Wood said. But Pete Luke said condemnation may not be necessary. It is possible that the land for the treatment plant could be rented, leased or bought, he said. Herbert Foster was worried that the Water and Sanitation Authority would come back to the Supervisors with requests for more money, either for this project or another one somewhere else in the county. Dr. LeGarde suggested that the resolution seeking HUD funds be worded to make it clear that the Rappahannock Supervisors are acting only to “transmit these funds” and assume no liability in the event of a condemnation suit, nor would their action on this project require them to do the same for another town. That bothered Newbill Miller. He thought the Supervisors should seek assurance, “from someone in authority not just who is gathered around that table,” that such a resolution would have legal standing. “We got to send something in to get a ruling on,” Pete Luke said. But that stipulation was all right with him, Luke said. Helen Kilby said, “I don’t see how people can say this isn’t a m IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our Mother and grandmother, Lily Hughes, who passed away three years ago on December 18, 1972. Not being able to say goodbye Will always bring regrets The ones who loved you so dearly Are the ones who will never forget We have shed tears with an aching heart But you left us with a gentle face A loving smile and a beautiful memory To walk with us until we walk the last mile of the way. Sadly missed by her daughter, Frances Freeman, six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and niece, Mabel Fletcher Entire Stock regular length Brown & Black - MENSLEATHER COATS Sizes 38 to 4 6 Reqular & ^ $123 to $ I 30 / Big Rook-Stqlish Saxong Hall-Hardwiok MENS DRESS SUITS from our regular stock $70 to $ 100 Suits 1/2 PRICE county problem. If you run into problems and have to coerce people, you’ll have to go through the Rappahannock County Courts. The Water and Sanitation Authority is appointed from all over the county. I don’t see how you can say its not a county problem.” When the matter was brought to a vote, all the Supervisors voted yes, except H.B. Wood.D FIRE, RESCUE Washington Rescue Squad answered three calls. December 3the unit responded to a wreck on 211 services were not needed; December 6 Jim Dwyer of Gid Brown Hollow was taken to the Rappahannock Clinic and then to Warren Memorial; December 7 Fred T. Settle was carried from Hitts Garage on Route 729 to Fauquier Hospital. □ WRECKS The slaughter of three head of cattle occurred last Wednesday night on Route 211 east of Massies Corner in traffic collisions. The animals were owned by Tom Lee, and had gotten into the highway. One was struck in the westbound land and two in the eastbound. A motorist from California, one from Luray and a local man, Capt. George Sharp, were involved, according to Trooper C.A. Moore. A cow was killed on Route 729 December 6 by Jack Weaver of Culpeper. According to Trooper R.A. Baines, Weaver was driving a 74 Buick to which damage was estimated at $350. □ New Rappahannock bridge contracted Replacement of another irontruss bridge in the area was assured in an announcement from the Highway Department that a contract has been awarded for the new spen. span. A $343,320 contact awarded Wilkins Construction Co., Inc., of Amhert, is for construction of a 191 - foot long, two-lane bridge over the Rappahannock River and .5 of a mile of approach “on an improved alignement” on Route 802 between Jeffersonton and Turnbull.□ LERNERS. Downtown Culpeper Entire stock- regular length light & dark - MENSALL WEATHER COATS Some with zip out liners R«| 530 /Vow #22.7 7 Rw)S4o Now (29.77 Over 200 Pair •VIENS' DRESS SLACKS First quality polyester selling up to $2 5 9.77 Solids and Plaids 29 to 38 Pair OPFM MHPTP FPOV1 r>FC < ' Pi ’ P LERNER'S DfiPAimitvr storp DOWVTOU'M CULPEPER

Williams rezoning is denied Quest said, the Williamses were not being denied their inheritance. They would all inherit the property and they could decide among themselves upon an equal distribution. After all, when children inherit their parents’ place on a city block they aren’t allowed to divide it into smaller lots. And the next generation of Williams heirs will not be able to subdivide any of the seven lots they would inherit, if this request were granted. Newbill Miller was one of two members of the audience at last Thursday’s meeting to Address himself to the Williams request. Miller said he understood the ordinance permits children to have a lot from their parents place only if they plan to build a house on it. At an earlier public hearing, three of the Williams heirs had stated they did not plan to build a house on the lot they would inherit, Miller recalled. Aubrey Keyser thought the Williams request was a reasonable one, and he asked the Supervisors to grant it. IN OTHER business at the Supervisors meeting last Thursday, Sheriff-elect William Buntin told the Board members “there are quite a few things we’re going to have to face, eventually.” Buntin began with a request for funds for new uniforms for the sheriff and his deputies. He said he and the deputies would try to use as many hand-me-downs as possible from Kindergarten From Pace 1 NORTON said Rappahannock may or may not lose accredation if they refuse to start a kindergarten. “They will count it against us as a deficiency within our system, but as far as how seriously they will consider that deficiency, I don’t know,” he said. Montague read from the state Board of Education’s guide which lists the objectives of a kindergarten program. “I think we accomplish this, or most of these, in our summer pre-school program. The State Board of Education says kindergartens must be established so that children can “grow emotionally, socially, physically, esthetically, intellectually, and in the ability to communicate” with others. Superintendent Norton is anxious for the School Board members to make a decision, since whatever is decided will have implications for the budget, Montague said. A. Y. STOKES asked if a census could be taken to find out what parents wanted, a kindergarten or a pre-school summer program and the number of children involved. That’s not so simple, Norton said. The pre-school program would be for students who will enter first grade in 1976. The kindergarten program would be for students who would enter first grade in 1977. Mrs. Beverly Massie said the School Board could “get left holding the bag,’’ if students drop out of the kindergarten after it starts. The modular classrooms, teachers and buses will be contracted for or hired at the first of the year. Norton acknowledged “when you’re dealing with so few students, what a few of them decide to do can make a big difference. It places the county in a precarious situation,” he agreed. Mary Quaintance, principal of die Elementary School, said the pre-school program had been a satisfactory one. It allows the teachers to give “readiness” tests which help place the students and gives the children a chance to get adjusted to the classroom environment before school starts. “We have several alternatives,” Montague said to his fellow Board members. We try a full kindergarten program; leave the preschool program as it is; or try to “augment” the pre-school program and try to convince the state board of education it suffices for a kindergarten.” The Board members unanimously agreed on the latter.— PEKAY PETTUS Lee and Wrangler Jeans-Carhartt Overalls and Jackets . . . Heavy Duty 4 and 5 buckle artics . . . Knee Boots and Hip Waders . . Redwing, Wolverine and Endicott Johnson Shoes and Boots . Quilted and Thermal Underwear . . . Rain Coats and Rain Suits. CORDUROY WORK PANTS— COMPLETE LIME HUNTING CLOTHES including Saf-T-Bak and American Field. Sweat Shirts, assorted colors. Heavy Flannel and Wool Shirts. Also Camping Equipment. Christmas Trees and Candy. Open weekdays my p.m. Sundays 9-6 p.m. ALVIN B. STOKES CLOTHING STORE Work Cloth**— Shoes — Household Moving SH E. MAIN aTRCET FRONT ROYAL, VA. 33530 i TIUPHQNI 635-4437 the current sheriff’s department staff, but they would still need some new clothes. Commonwealth’s Attorney George Davis said “we shouldn’t expect the sheriff’s department to rely on used clothing that’s well worn and doesn’t fit.” The Supervisors agreed that Buntin may spend $300 on uniforms. Buntin said the Supervisors ought to be aware of the condition of the jail building, which he said is “quite run down.” At this point, it’s not fit for a family to live in, he said, but the new sheriff feels a live-in jailer and his family is the only proper way to run the jail. Three bachelor deputies who take turns staying in the jail overnight just aren’t going to take care of the building as well as a family which lives there fulltime, Buntin said. The new sheriff also said he will need more office space and some equipment, specifically a filing cabinet. Buntin said John Walker Jenkins, the retiring sheriff, agrees that the office arrangement and record-keeping system isn’t as good as it might be or as he wanted it to be. Another problem, Buntin continued, is that on court days the only way the witnesses can be separated from what’s going on in the court room is by staying downstairs in the commonwealth’s attorney’s or sheriff’s office. Buntin noted there is “confidential stuff’’ in those offices and other arrangements ought to be made. John Walker Jenkins agreed that everything Buntin requested is needed. But he stressed that the condition of the jail and sheriff’s department reflects “no neglect on my part; I did the best with what I had to do with. You-all know how much money we had to operate on.” 1 NOW OPEN SOUTHERN SEWINGS FACTORY OUTLET featuring: Ladles Knit Sportswear 825046 V (call for direction*}^ Better Garnments at Better Prices 10-5 Monday-Friday 9-1 Saturday East Street Extension Sweaters Blouses Pants Culpeper A This CHRISTMAS cook yoor holiday dinner in MICRO WAVE'OVEN made only by Amana 31 Cooking with an Amana Radarange Microwave Oven takes only Va of the usual time. Roasts can be ready in half an hour. Casseroles in 15 or 20 minutes. Frozen vegetables ready to serve in 10 or 12. • Automatic gourmet-defrost cycle lets you slow-cook or simmer. • Defrosts meats and other frozen foods in minutes. • Clean-up is quick, too, because you cook on glass, china . . . right on serving plates. Even on paper'plates! • Big enough to cook a 20 pound turkey. • The food gets hot . . . but the stainless steel oven interior stays cool. Wipes clean in a jiffy, because splatters can’t bake on. • Two timers ... up to 5 minutes ... up to 30 minutes. • The Radarange oven saves energy. Uses 50 to 75% less electricity than a conventional range! If it doesn’t say Amana it’s not SEE US FOR A VERY CONVINCING DEMONSTRATION Whitmore & Arnold Purcellville, Va. Phone 338-7123 Bestline Appliance 51 E. Lee St. Warrenton. Va. Phone 3 17-2350 Robert J. Clatterbuck Flint Hill. Va. Phone 675-3378 Distributed by Raub Supply t ompany, Lancaster, I’a.

Drive with extra care in holidays HOLIDAYS usually mean hazardous driving and this year’s Christmas holiday period is no exception. “Holidays intensify many bad driving habits that exist throughout the year,” says JohnT. Hanna, director, Highway Safety Division of Virginia. “Holiday parties mean more motorists will be driving under the influence of alcohol. Long trips, especially over short holidays such as this Christmas holiday, mean more driv ers will be fatigued behind the wheel. In haste to get to holiday destinations many motorists may sacrifice their normal caution and courtesy.” Hanna added, however, that drivers could reduce the estimated Christmas traffic toll by preparing for holiday hazards and driving defensively. “For example, we know that about half of all fatal traffic accidents are alcohol related,” the safety official said, “and motor ists who plan to drink over the holiday should also plan to lirnit their alcohol intake so their driving skills won’t be impaired. It takes about an hour for the alcohol contained in an average drink to be eliminated from the body, so it’s a good rule of thumb to wait an hour for every drink before driving.” HANNA said motorists could minimize fatigue and ease the hectic nace of holiday driving th rough careful pre-trip planning— estimating travel times and setting departure times early enough to allow for leisurely, relaxed driving. “The safety of our highways over the Christmas holiday dependstoa great extent on the amount of concern motorists show behind the wheel,” Hanna cautioned. “For everyone’s sake this Christmas,” he added, “we hope drivers will take time to be safe.”D NEW AND RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS New and renewing subscribers of recent weeks to the Rappahannock News which are gratefully acknowledged include Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Caldow, Mrs. Jean Konek, Ron Pearson, Verner Jeffers, two years, Mrs. Francis Updike, William Faulconer, George Taylor, Mrs. Wesley Woodward, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Moffett III, Alice Anderson, Bill Kilby, Paul Poling and Henry Liliard. Also are Franklin Pullen, Vasili Chelmis, Mrs. Ruth Corbitt, Dr. Katherine Oettinger, R. W. Streets, D. Allen Smith, A. I. ^Lohman, Mrs. Campbell H. Chrisman, Byrd Updike, Taylor Updike, Mental Health and Retardation Center, Eric Forster, Warrenton Farm Credit, Mrs. Virginia Fassett, Mrs. Earl Many, Blackburn Clark, Mrs. Ellis Baker and Mrs. George S. Gray. In addition are Roy E. Jenkins, Donald Utz, Mrs. Stephen Crossman, Everett Smith, Minnie Williams, William Pickens, Mrs. Cecil Jewell, Marion Jacobs, two years, Ivan E. Jenkins, Robert Ru Wot OPEN ALL DAY TODAY mu RECUNER CHAIR CHOICE OF COLORS Compare at $119.95 CHRISTMAS $ 0 0 SPECIAL ^ m fC SCHEWE L'S MAIN STORE AND SCHEWEL'S OUTLET WILL tt OPEN ALL OAY WEDNESDAY THRU CHRISTMAS! Furniture Co. 135 S. Main St. Phone 825-1059 Culpeper therford, D.R. Askew, Carl Howell, Mrs. R.E. Zipp, Chilton Raiford, Mrs. Sue McGee, John H. Woodward, F.M. Baumgardner, Mrs. Ralph Atkins, C.A. Bishoff, Donald Audette and Mrs. Warren Slaughter. Added to the list are Mark Raabe, R.H. Trotter, Mrs. Jack Nicholson, Kay Lawrence, LulaWigenton, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Huff, John L. Timbers, Martha Alther, Marie Rowe, Joseph Scherschel, Dr. Walter B. Kilby, William Tharpe, Lord Fairfax College, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Menefee, Joe D. Keyser, Mrs. Stephen Vaughan, C.J. Miller, Miss Gladys Payne, Miss Addie Boyd, Raymond Frye and Frank Dodson. More are Lee Edward Keyser, E.A. Atkins, Mrs. J.M. Lillard, Mabel P. Settle, Arthur B. Zimmerli, Mrs. D.V. Chapman Sr., Miss Annie Cooksey, R.S. Bruce, Mrs. L.L. Voigt, Fred Schaefer, Mrs. F. Lawson Pankey, J. Maurice O’Bannon, Rev. C.E. Buxton, Mr. and Mrs. William Beck, Mrs. Rachael Frazier, Irving Sisk, Irving Sisk, Jr., Mrs. Tommie Newcome and James C. Freeman Sr. Others are Lewis Corbin, Charlie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frazier, Mrs. W.M. Fletcher, Marvin Dodson, Roger Sentz, Clyde P. Johnson, Mrs. Henry Wood, Netus H. Brown, J.W. Fletcher, Mrs. Anna Card, three years, Mrs. W.C. Campbell, Mrs. John Paulsen, John S. Browning, Mrs. Frank Spalding, Mrs. Robert A. Cooper and Irvin Schmidt. Included are John A. Lundin, Milton A. Woodward, Miss Louise Schwartz, J. Terry Hirst, Karl F. Jorss, Jr., Mrs. Catherine Gallery, J.N. Miller, Jr., Larry A. Brown, Ned Johnson, H.W. Jones, C.E. Johnson III, Mrs. Ora Barbour and Mr. and Mrs. K.B. Roberts. □ Bicentennial plates ADVANCE sales of Virginians commemorative Bicentennial license plates have exceeded the expectations of the Division of Motor Vehicles, so Commissioner Vern L. Hill has authorized mailing to begin immediately to customers who made early application. Over-the-counter sales are also authorized and Virginia passenger car owners may display the plastes as soon as received, without waiting for the previously announced January 1 starting date. “With applications pouring in every day, we didn’t want to run afoul of the Christmas mail rush and risk some customers not receiving their plates on time. Opr--- r CENTER OF THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON GUIDELINES LOCATION is end of alley behind Merrills. HOURS are 10:00 to 2:00 on SATURDAY ONLY. NEWSPAPER, magazines, cardboard flattened and neatly stacked. GLASS jar type, clean, free from metal rings, separated into clear, green and brown colors. ALUMINUM must be pure, cans free of seams and crushed if possible. TIN CANS must be clean, labeL removed, ends cut out ana iiattened. Please drive slowly with caution in the alley and help keep the Center CLEAN. Thank you The Town Council ening up over-the-counter operations in our branches and vehicle license agencies will ease the mail situation and enable us to answer the increasing requests we are getting from people who want to use the red, white, and blue licenses as Christmas gifts.” Hill stressed that all law enforcement agencies have been alerted to recognize the validity of the Bicentennial plates as of December 1. The optional, relectorized tags are valid for five years, until December 31, 1981, and will be displayed by passenger car owners in lieu of the regular blue-onwhite plates. Purchasers pay a one-time $5 fee, plus normal annual registration fees. Assigned decal renewal months will be retained. The standard Bicentennial issue is in numbered sequence only, beginning with 100,001. Present alpha-numeric combinations on the regular blue-on-white plates are not being reproduced. However, license numbers in the reserved category, requiring an additional $10 annual fee, may be ordered in the Bicentennial series. PASTOR C. R. WOODARD For Maranatha Baptist Church, Route 522, Flint Hill, extends a warm friendly invitation for you to attend all services: Sunday School Worship Service Sunday Evening Wednesday 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M.

SPERRYVILLE NEWS MRS. B.M. VARNER Mrs. Anna S. Brown has been transferred to the Orange County Nursing Home in Orange. Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Lyne spent the weekend in Richmond and attended the Dennis-Hazelwood wedding at Victoria Saturday afternoon and the rehearsal party in Crew on Friday night. Mrs. Clarice Clark and Mrs. Virginia Lewis were guests last Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Head in Charlottesville. Gid Clater entered Culpeper Memorial Hospital last week fo treatment for a back injury. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Pierce hav returned after a southern tri where they visited Gatlinburg Tenn., the great Smokey Moun tains and were guests of Mr. am Mrs. Jack Connell at Cobbley’; Nob also Mr. and Mrs. E. D Marsh and Mr. and Mrs. C. G Boone in Augusta, Ga. In Florid; they were guests of Miss Ena Bel in Clearwater, Mr. and Mrs. El don Lindsey and daughter, Car I PANTHER Cindy Cumins i \ ONLY six more days until Christmas vacation...and I know the R.C.H.S. students are counting each one of them! This year’s school calendar has provided for an extra long vacation. The holidays will begin December 19 and students will return to school January 5. Can it be that the year is almost over already? You might want to make a special note to remember that our R.C.H.S. choir, led by Mrs. Judy Bomberger will be taking part in a special Christmas service Sunday, December 14 at the Washington Baptist Church at 11 a.m. All are welcomed and from hearing the choir, I know it will be a service well worth attending. Our annual staff has been working hard preparing for its first deadline which is coming up soon. The photographer was at school Tuesday taking some group pictures. Other staff members have been working on class section layouts. The National Honor Society is planning a couple of Christmas projects before we let out for the holidays. They will be making cards to go with some small presents for some of our elderly in the Culpeper Nursing Home and 1 will also be preparing some food boxes for several local families. We want to extend special congratulations to Shelia Fritts who has been named the D.A.R. Good Citizen. The Senior Class votes on the girl or boy whom they feel has displayed qualities of dependability, leadership, service and , patriotism. From ' the balloting, | ^ the three top seniors are select- < ed. Names of the three top sen- j iors are submitted to the faculty and they decide who is most < deserving. Shelia will also be eli- J gible to participate in the) state < division competition. Congratula- j tions, Shelia. i TALES NOW for some sports news... Last Wednesday our basketball Panthers had a game with Clarke County High. For the Varsity game the scores were 85-74 in favor of Clarke County. In JV competition, Rappahannock bowed by two points, losing 37-35. Friday the Panthers took on Stonewall Jackson High. The scores were, Varsity 69-59 in favor of Stonewall and the JV score, also in favor of the opponent, was 5240. Though we have not experienced a victory, from seeing our teams in action so far, it seems a game might be coming our way soon. Both teams are playing well this year and the games have been exciting. Our Panthers are on the war path—go get ’em, Panthers! Have a nice weekend. □ SUNDAY SCHOOL The Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Sunday School Union will be held at Hopewell Baptist Church in Sperry ville on Sunday, December 14 at 12 p.m., said the Rev. U.S. Brokenburr.□ VIEWTOWN Mr. and Mrs. John Sheffield spent the Thanksgiving holidays »vith Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Harrell Eastman, Ga. and were joined here by two of Mr. Sheffield’s mothers, Mr. and Mrs. J. C iheffield and Mr. and Mrs. Wil>ur Sheffield of Florida. Wednesday dinner guests of the heffields were Mr. and Mrs Delner Wright of Arlington. Their unday guests were Mr. and Mrs. tobert Sheffield and children of effersonton.D Orleon Volunteer Fire Deportment 2nd Annual Christmas Celebration Saturday ^December ]3 7 p.m. Food-Refreshments-Door Prizes Live Entertainment 7:00-8:00 r olyn in St. Petersburg and Dr. and Mrs. J.P. Snead, Jr. in Boca Rae ton. En route home the-y visited ? Mrs. Bertha Westmoreland in Ch, arlotte, N.C. Mrs. Dennis Wingfield, Mrs. i Nina B. Brown, Mrs. Jerry Brown > and Mrs. B.M. Varner spent Friday in Washington, D.C. and Springfield. 1 Thanksgiving Day dinner guests [ of Mr. and Mrs. James Swindler and family were Mrs. Helen Pszenny and Mrs. Mary Dragon of Salem, Mass., Ted Pszenny and Deedi Cramer of Dayton, Ohio, _ Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swindler, Beverly Atkins, Mrs. Lee Swindler and Bill. Mrs. Pszenny and Mrs. Dragon left Monday for their homes in Salem, Mass. Miss Carole Johnson was a weekend guest of her aunt, Mrs. Gladys Davis in Orange. Randolph Devers has returned home following treatment in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Ruby Dwyer, Sammy and Gary were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser in Winchester. Mrs. Frances Thornton was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thompson in Fork Union. The Administrative Board of the United Methodist Church met last week with Mrs. Lee Swindler. Members present were the Rev. Malcolm Maples, Mrs. Nina B. Brown, Mrs. Phyllis Swindler, Mrs. Virginia Lewis, Mrs. Margaret Ann Way land, Mrs. Catherine Brown, Mrs. Margaret Devers, Mrs. Susie W. Brown, HughChrisman and Julian Brown. Mrs. George W. Hawkins was the guest of honor at a birthday dinner Saturday evening at the “Bavarian Chef’ near Madison. Others present were Mr. Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Codding of Fairfax and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Hawkins. Mrs. Carroll Quaintance spent last week with Capt. and Mrs. Ulrich Maeyer and daughters, Nicole and Heidi in Reston and with Dr. Quaintance attended the German Officers Club dinner and dance at the Bethesda Country Club. Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Mansfield of Onancock were houseguests for several days last week of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Pillar. Recent dinner guests of Mrs. Clarice Clark were Billy Munday of Arlington, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Deal, Mrs. Virginia Lewis. Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins were guests Sunday of Mrs. Lois Frazier in Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Carson Johnson entertained at a pre-Christmas dinner Saturday evening when guests included Lawrence “Billy” Johnson of Woodstock, Mrs. Betsy Harrell, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Right, Connie, Edward and John of Silver Spring, Md.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson, Dennis and Jimmy, Luray; Mr. and Mrs. Allen Johnson and Brenda, Newmarket; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clatterbuck and Jane, Mrs. Kitty Partlow, Lawrence and Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Kent Dunn, all of Arlington; Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Rector and Raye of Flint Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Atkins and Rachel of Amissville and Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Burke, Neil and Nathan of Washington. □ CLOTH and GARMENT SALE FRI. & SAT., DEC. 5 & 6 LILLIAN’S SPORTSWEAR CO. Rt. 55 (Strasburg Road), 4 mi. West of Front Royal, across from Front Royal Drive-In Theatre. DRESSES, SLACKS, BLOUSES, DRAPERY MATERIAL, PIECE GOODS, ETC. No Checks-No phone calls-All Sales Final FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE, INC. Marshall, Va. 22115 364-4861 364-4871 HORSE SALE p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 1 No Sale December 23 Located on Kouie 5•> appro\ »n>;iiel.

Modern surveyor is a man of science IF THE “Father of Our Country” could have appeared in Washington Saturday, he certainly would have been astonished and amazed. Charles Manson was surveying the lot whi^h he owns in the town. George Washington made the original survey of ihe Town of Washington, a village which has changed slowly, and still bears the local family names on the street signs, as set forth by him. However, the instruments used by Manson in the surveying profession have in the past ten or fifteen years undergone drastic changes. Instead of a compass and chain formerly used, an electronic device is now employed. What would George have thought if he'd heard a conversation which included things like, “a microwave impulse is bounced off a prism and the electronically computed figure appears on this dial”? “Surveying is essentially unchanged: in fact, some methods used in George's time are still in use today. In extremely rural areas, not Rappahannock," said Charles Manson, "the older methods are used. Rappahannock is not extremely rural,” he said, “for where land is selling for in excess of a thousand dollars an acre, is not extremely rural; only rural in a sense." THE advantages of a Theodolite and the computer are accuracy and time, according to Manson. To compute all of the figures necessary for a completely accurate calculation would take months, where with the computer device it is a matter of hours. “The new methods used in surveying provide much more accurate results and tne Theodolite will give the vertical angle for which the horizontal distance is computed,” said Manson. “There is no surviving copy of the original survey of the Town,” he said, “the plat was lost, but the town basically follows his survey.” Manson says he has been involved with surveying since about 1963 and exclusively for the past seven years. He is employed with Rappahannock Surveys, Inc., established by Wayne E. Niskanen in Washington. “To be a licensed surveyor in Virginia, one must pass a very strict examination and have a basic understanding of geometry anc trigonometry,” he said. Manson’s house and lot, the Rap Ellen Manson, by profession a psychiatric nurse with the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute, is assistant or chainperson helping her husband survey their lot in Washington. This prism reflects the microwave impulse to compute the distances in the survey. The prism must be held steady at a designated point. PIEDMONT Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Inc. 814 N. Main St. Phone 825-2161 Culpeper. Va. pahannock News lot and the apartment house next door were originally one lot owned by a family named Proter. The cross street at the corner still has that name. It is very probable that surveying had its origin in ancient Egypt. That the early Egyptians could carry out measurements with a considerable degree of accuracy, is certain from a study of the dimensions of the Great Pyramid. The Greeks used a form of log line for recording distances run from point to point along the coast three centuries B.C. Still earlier, (1600 B.C.) it is said that the Chinese possessed some form of magnetic compass. In 1450 the Arabs were acquainted with the use of compass and could make charts of the coastline and in 1498 Vasco da Gama saw a chart of the coastline of India.□ *1 z &'t***< »»* Charles Manson of Washington surveyed his property in the town Saturday. His results are the same as George Washington, who originally surveyed the town, but his equipment vastly sophistocated. ^Christmas Special \Hancock s Country Hams $1.79 lb. Cedar Jewelry Chest with Candy $9.95 Parkway Gift Shop Rt 211 West 987-8903 Open 7 days a week a.in. to 10 p.m.

Manson takes figures from the electronic computer which works in conjunction with the theodolite after a microwave impulse is reflected from a prism in the distance. With the computed figures, a much more accurate survey is possible with hours of mathmatical work eliminated. Amissville squads elect At the December election of officers for the Amissville Emergency organizations the following roster was elected or re-elected: Paul Poling and Braxton James were re-elected president and vice president, respectively. John Oliver retained his position as secretary as did Russell Pullen, chief. FELLOWSHIP DINNER The Washington Baptist Church will hold its annual Christmas fellowship dinner following the morning service on Sunday, December 14. All members of the Washington and Flint Hill Baptist Churches are asked to bring a covered dish. The Rappahannock County High School choral group will provide special music at the Sunday morn^ ing service. □ Home Improvements Culpeper Planing Mill Aluminum Siding Roofing - Guttering Jalousies - Storm Windows and Doors - Floor Covering Ceiling Tile - Aluminum Awnings Williamsburg Paint Wallpaper Swimming Pools 302 S. East St. Culpeper 825-1755 Levi Atkins Jr. was elected as assistant chief; Everett Smith was re-elected first captain and Mike Paul was elected second captain. First Lieutenant re-elected was Edward Lawrence while Rickey Bywaters was elected to the office of Second Lieutenant. Bobby Carter retained the office of rescue squad captain as did Larry Dorcsis who is Lieutenant of the squad. □ Rappahannock ASC committeemen named THE Rappahannock County ASC Committee has tabulated the ballots for the community committee elections which ended December 1, 1975. Farmers elected to the committees for 1976 are: SOUTH COMMUNITY — Chairman, James H. Falls; Vice Chairman, Raymond M. Johnson; Regular Member, A.F. Cannon; First Alternate, Earl J. Kilby; Second 87th birthday Mrs. Edgar Pullen of Washington celebrated her 87th birthday Friday at her home when she was surprised by her family with a birthday cake bearing 87 candles. Joining Mrs. Pullen were her daughter, Mrs. Wade Pullen and her granddaughters, Mrs. Douglas Bywaters of Flint Hill and Mrs. Alice Virginia Butler of Front Royal, and another daughter, Mrs. J.E. Ellmore of Amissville. “It was such a pleasant surprise, and I certainly did enjoy it,” said Mrs. Pullen.□ Number of visitors to the park is up Weather statistics from Big Meadows in Shenandoah National Park indicate that the minimum temperature during November was 15 degrees and the maximum was 67. Rainfall recorded was 1.87 inches. Visitation in the Park during November was much higher than a year ago with the increase 29.1%. Tlie year’s total visitors was 2, 616,400 as compared to the 1974 total of 2,157,000. This is a 21.3% increase.□ Slipper Socks by Jiffies M-L-XL For Easy Fit \\ arm & Comfv Slippers hv /: rans m \y ' The Best of Bedroom Slippers SOUTHGATE SHOPPING CENTER OPEN EACH NIGHT ‘til 9 CLOSED SUNDAY Alternate, James Ashby. CENTRAL COMMUNITY—Chairman, Thomas B. Massie; Vice Chairman, Thomas Lee; Regular Member, E.M- Jones; First Alternate, lan Pryde; Second Alternate, Louis Moore, Jr. NORTH COMMUNITY—Chairman, Thomas G. Eastham; Vice Chairman, John Tapp; Regular Member, T.V. Williams; First Alternate, W.G. Eastham; Second Alternate, Aubrey North. Community committeemen and alternates serve a one year term of office which begins January 1 of each year. Members of the community committees also serve as delegates to the County Convention to be held on December 16, at 9 a.m. in the county ASCS office. The purpose of the County Convention is to elect committeemen and alternates to fill vacancies on the County Committee, and to determine the chairman and vicechairman for the coming year. The County Convention is open to the public.u 4 For Christmas. Give Bulova AccutrorY The famous tuning fork movement keeps every Accutron watch accurate to within a minute a month. * Our selection ranges from stainless steel to 14K solid gold; from sporty straps to jewelry bracelets. See them all, today. From $85. His: $160 Hers: $185 ‘We will adjust to this tolerance, if necessary. Warranty is for one year. lift \ \m\ st. (TLPEPER

BOSTON NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mason have returned to their home after an extended trip where they visited relatives in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Calvin McCloud is a patient in University Hospital, Charlottesville. Mrs. Arthur Morrison and Frankie Smith of Vienna and Mrs. Harold Benning were weekend guests of Mrs. McCloud and with her visited Mr. McCloud. Saturday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill were Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Anderson, Johnny and Criss of Sterling Park. Sunday luncheon guests were Mrs. Harry Morrison andVickieofWinchester, Delma Coates, Culpeper and the Gordon Thornhill family. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan spent the weekend in Alexandria with Mr. and Mrs. William Hoppe. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Finchamand family and Mr. and Mrs. John Lamb, Steve and Wayne were Sunday callers of Mrs. Blanche Fincham in Woodville. Pvt. Paul Fincham of Camp LeJeune, N.C. spent the weekend with the Lambs. Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Burroughs have returned to their home after a three-week vacation in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier Jr. and Michelle were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins in Sperryville. Thursday they visited Mrs. Marvin Meade in Culpeper. Mrs. Margaret Robertson of West Virginia is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Bridges. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Brown Sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Brown of Luray. Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Thornhill, Mary Jane and Linda were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Carpenter and Holly at Brightwood. The Ray Keys family were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz in Woodville. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jenkins and family were Saturday evening callers of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jenkins in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hudson and Jennifer of Spotsylvania, Mrs. Thomas Mattison of Fredericksburg, Jerry and Patrick Powers of Laurel, Md. and Mrs. John Hixson of Culpeper were Sunday Chester Gap firemen elect The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department held its annual election of officers on December 4, with the following officers elected: President, Hubie Gilkey III; Vice President, Stevie Williams; Second Vice President, Henry Cameron; Secretary, Earl L. Williams; Assistant Secretary, Thomas Leake; Treasurer, John W. Williams; As sistant Treasurer, Bradley Williams; Chief, Bruce D. Williams; First Assistant Chief, Stevie Worth; Second Assistant Chief, Albert Cameron; Captain, Mike North; First Lieutenant, Dale Williams;) Second Lieutenant, Charles W./ Leake; Sergeant-at-Arms> j^vin1 Ricker; Assistant Sergeant-atArms, Sherman Williams.□ Toneys Downtown Super Market 25 E. •la<*kson Strict Front Koval HAMS $1.59 lb. Country Style Whole Hog Sausage $i. 19 lb. Briggs 1 lb. Franks .99c • o • o • o • o • o BRADFORD’S O > O • C • ? - C • O • Flint Hill 675-3593 IT’S TURKEY TIME For Christmas, we will have all size turkeys, from 8 pounds up. We will cook it for you, make the dressing and gravy for $3.00 extra. If you would like, we will furnish and prepare your complete dinner, the turkey, dressing, gravy, fresh cranberries or cranberry sauce, the vegetables and salad of your choice, the pie or cake or any other dessert you choose. We will be glad to talk it over with you, any time. We will also have plenty of salt and pepper, cured country hams, and the Hormel sugar-cured hams. We will fully cook these for you for $3.00 extra. Fresh Oysters, Fancy Fruits, Nuts, Candy Open 7 days a week BY MRS. MARIE ATKINS guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Powers at Holly Spring Farm. They were joined by Dr. and Mrs. Allen Stewart, Jeff and Gregg of Fairfax Station for the birthday celebration of Julie Powers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Powers. Callers during the week of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Weaver included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hite, Mrs. Winnie Moats and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Weaver, all of Alexandria; Mrs. Faye Casey and Mr. and Mrs. George Tidier of Culpeper, J. Stant Weaver of Wash ington, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Burke, Don and Mitch, Mrs. Roy Beck, David and Ken. Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Burke were Chap, and Mrs. Benny Hornsby and family of Fort Belvoir. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Butler had as guests Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hawkins, Mrs. George Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. George Butler. The Butlers later called on Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Butler, Angie, Carolyn and Tammy. □ DEEDS OF RECORD Darryl Bates and wife to John W. Kiser, 19.45 acres; Hawthorne District, $60,000. William C. Shoemaker and wife to Todd A. Smith and wife, 8.25 acres; Piedmont District, $18,500. Fred B. Payne and wife to Robert D. Lee and wife, 54.99 acres; Stonewall District, $70,000. E.A. Stokes and wife to Lydia F. West, lot in Blue Ridge Mountain Estates; Wakefield District, $400. Lydia F. West to Samuel Alexander Joiner, 4 lots in Blue Ridge Mountain Estates; Wakefield District, $400. Lewis M. Costello, Trustee to Joseph A. Slemp, 25.11 acres; Jackson District, $25,000. Hazel C. Williams toSteven Wayne Williams and wife, lot 7 block 4 Blue Ridge Mountain Estates; Wakefield District, $2, 000. Gift. Louis D. Pullen and husband to Mabel B. Deal Jewell, 5 acres; Stonewall District, $2500. Billy C. Newbold and wife to Richard C. Wright and wife, lot 5 section E, Rappahannock Park Subdivision; Jackson District, $16,000. C.C. Adams to John L. Crawford and wife, 31.513 acres; Stonewall-Hawthorne District, $24,000. Arnold Sagalyn and wifetoHenry R. Gorfein and wife, 32.6 acres; Hampton District, $70,000. Mary B. Monks to Douglas Schroeder, 3.8116 acres; Jackson District, $3,811.60. Blue Rock Farm lie. to Mary S. VanBrederode and others, 292.029 acres; Hampton District. Charles Henry Kelly and others to Walter B. Kilby and wife, 13.8817 acres; Hawthorne District, $19,434.38. T.C. Lea Jr. and Others Trustees, to Manassas Investors, Inc. Ltd. Pt., 26.254 acres; Jackson District, $20,000. Peter C. Labovitz and wife to Henry Alexander Vawter and wife, Lot A—1.044 acres; Lot B—.877 acres; Wakefield District, $47,500. Jon B. Morgan to Lenwood H. Embrey and Charles H. Gill, 28.575 acres; Jackson District, $54,000. Leonard J. Currie and wife to Thomas Joe and wife, 34.94 acres; Jackson District, $11,592.80. Gavor Foster and wife to Edward F. WSCS MEETING The WSCS of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church will meet December 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the parsonage with the Rev. and Mrs. Malcolm Maples.□ Hawkins and wife, 5.5 acres and right of way; Wakefield District, $9,500. E.H. Stokes and wife to Maude Philhower Henderson, 1/2 interest in Lot 10 block 7 section E plat 5 Blue Ridge Mountain Estates; Wakefield District, $100. Maude P. Henderson to Anzie Cristy and wife, lot 10 block 7 section E plat 5; Wakefield District, $100. Dorothy Nethers Lewis to Charles R. Lewis, .35 acre; Wakefield District, $10, 000. Gift. David Strahle and wife to Donald E. Audette, Hittles Mill Estates, Tract 1- lot 5, 5.17 acres; Tract 11-0.0851 acres,Wakefield District, $34,900.□ CHRISTMAS PARTY The Flint Hill Homemakers Club will have a Christmas party Tuesday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Paul Miller’s home.D AUXILIARY PARTY The Washington Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the home ofMrs. Sarah C. Brown on Monday, December 15, at 7 p.m. for a Christmas party and gift exchange. All members are invited, said Ruth Clark, President. □ Hunting accidents James N. Kerrick, safety officer for the Virginia Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries, reports that, during the period July 1, through November 26, twenty hunting accidents have been reported. Included in that number were nine fatalities. As has been the case during the past years, the predominate number of the fatalities were related to the use of shotguns, said Kerrick. Three of the fatalities were the result of the hunter stumbling or falling and two persons died when their firearms accidentally discharged as they were either removing the gun from or replacing it in their vehicles. Kerrick urged all sportsmen to exercise extreme caution while hunting. WE HELP YOU DO IT YOURSELFf Commonwealth 1 LUMBER AND HARDWARE CENTER La m her H a rdie are li a i I <1 i n fi Materials Building Plans Ceiling Tile Doers Floor Tile Flooring Formica (1-aminated) Windows Garden Supplies Insulation , Lawn Mowers Millwork Moldings ' Roofing Wall Board Paneling Pegboard Plywood Power Tools Sapolin Paints Siding Sia-Dri Lommonwealtn Lorp Free Delivery * 424 Manassas St. Front Royal oration 631 2176

Airman Louis H. Cordle, son of Mrs. W. H. Cordle of Rt. 1, Sperryville, has graduated with honors at Chanute AFB, 111., from the U. S. Air Force aircraft accessories repairman course conducted by the Air Training Command. The airman, who was trained to repair aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic units, is being assigned to Langley AFB, Va., for duty with a unit of the Aerospace Defense Command. Airman Cordle, a 1972 graduate of Rappahannock County High School, Washington, Va., attended Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown. VEHICLE BURGLARIZED Trooper C.A. Moore investigated the burglary of articles from a vehicle north of Flint Hill early December 1. A 1969 Pontiac owned by Eddie L. Frazier ol Sperryville was broken into and a tape player taken. The inspection sticker was taken from the broken windshield also. The trunk of the car was prized open and its contents, a Black & Decker sander, several socket wrenches and some personal papers, taken, said the officer.U Thrift shop raised $1,855 The Thrift Shop sponsored and operated by the Ladies Auxiliary to Washington Fire and Rescue organizations took in $1,855 at the shop during the year, from April until December. The shop has closed for the winter and will reopen April 2, 1976. Mrs. Charles C. Burke, chairman of the shop and Mrs. Edward Clark, president of the Auxiliary expressed appreciation to all who have donated articles for sale or who have made purchases. It is this patronage which makes the shop possible and progressive. If you have articles which you wish to donate to the shop during 'the time it is closed, please call 675-3608 for pickup service. AMISSVILLE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pierson were in Harrisonburg Tuesday evening to visit Blain Smith and Sunday they were visitors of Ken Wild in Arlington. Recent holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Zinn were their family including Mr. and Mrs. Karl Bricker, Luerena Jean and Karl. Jr. of Columbus, Ohio who were house guests from Wednesday through Sunday; Miss Luerena Zinn and Mr. and Mrs. Prank Zinn, Debbie and Hazel of Culpeper; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Tilley, Lisa, Greg and Paul of Fairfax; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zinn and Charlie of Gainesville: Miss .Janet llacklev of Virginia Beach. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hackley, Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Nicholas. Brad and Brett. Mrs. Sarah Latham was an afternoon visitor Sunday of Mr. and.Mrs. .John L). Feck at Bonnyside Farm. Spotsylvania. Miss Phoebe Green has returned to her home from Fauquier Hospital after a brief stay at which time pins were removed from her injured ankle. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Priest. Lisa and Robert attended Anything Goes in Culpeper Sunday evening. Shannon Si reagle was a .supper guesi Tuesday of l.ynne Jones at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. II. W. Jones at Sperryville. Mrs. David Streagle. Marc and Shannon were guests for the weekend of Mr. and Mi s. James Hamilton Williams in King George. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Price Wyatt Saturday was Birney Gorham of Annandale and Barry Wyatt of Alexandria. Visiting the Wyatts Sunday were Mrs. Helen Ailcheson and Mrs. Betty Hill of Alexandria. Mrs. Wyatt with Mrs. Hester Poe spent Tuesday in Arlington and Friday in Alexandria. Social Security changes BEGINNING January 1,1976, the maximum amount of earnings in a year that count for social security will automatically increase to $15, 300, up from this y ear's maximum of $14,100, say s Philip E. Bettendorf, manager of the Winchester Social Security office. Alsu in 1976, the maximum amount that a beneficiary can earn and still gel all his social security checks will increase to $2,760 in a year under the same automatic increase provisions of the law, Bettendorf said. The 1975 figure is $2,520. People who earn more than .$2. 760 in 1976 may still get some social security benefits, but every two dollars they earn above .$2,760 may cause a reduction of one dollar in their social security benefits for the year. No matter how much they earn in 1976, they can gel their full benefit for any month in which they do not earn more than $230 in wages (up from $210 in 1975) and do not perform substantial services in sell-employment. He further noted that these increases are determined on the basis of a formula in the law which automatically produces a result based on reported statistics. “THE formula is designed to keep both the contribution and benefit base, and the retirement test exempt amount, up to dale as average wage levels rise throughout the Nation," Bettendorf added. “Under the law. these automatic increases can take effect only alter a year in which there has been an automatic increase in social security benefits." This requirement was met by an 8 percent automatic increase in benefits that took effect earlier this year. The contribution and beneifl base is the maximum amount of earnings in a year that are creditable toward social security benefits and are taxable under social security. The UNICO ANTI-FRIEZE $3.65 Gal. RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperr. s ilie, Va. 987-2311 Southern States Cooperative Agency new base of $15,300 will provide additional income to the social security program without increasing the taxes of workers who earn $14,100 or less in a year, Bettendorf said. The social security tax rate, now at 5.85 percent of taxable earnings for employes and employers each, and 7.9 percent of taxable earnings for self-employed people, will remain unchanged in 1976. The increases in taxes payable on 1976 earnings for workers who earn more than $14,100 will range up to a maximum of $70.20 each for a wage earner and his employer, and $94.80 for a selfemployed person. The maximum social security tax a wage earner will pay in 1976 will be $895.05, and a self-employed person, $1,208.70.Lj Registration hour change Lord Fairfax Coordinator of Admissions and Records, C. Todd Smith, says that Winter Quarter 1976 Registration will be cancelled for Monday, December 15. With this exception, registration r will be conducted Monday through Friday through December 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 4 p.m. Night registration will be conducted on Monday, January 5, 1976 from 6 to 8 p.m.u ^1 $ke fftnal CEMETERY MEMORIALS CLORE FUNERAL HOME ► “The Home of Thoughtful Service" PHONE 825-2361 CULPEPER RAPPAHANNOCK TACK SHOP sri < i a ntsrnt \ r< DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 15% Discount on these items New Zealand Hugs Leather Handbags All English Bridles (hunt, raised, padded, etc.) Thelwell Lift Items (mugs, coasters. plaques. puzzles, books) Stirrups (Lillis N Kldonian) 10% Discount on these items Romika Rubber Riding Boots English and Western Girths English and Western Rads Halters, nylon and leather All Jewelry, numerous earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pins. Christmas Cards English Hunt Scene Steak Plates - Special Order $13.50 each or $12.75 each lor 0 or more Customer drawing for December First prize—“Old Mill” Cotton Table Set Second prize—Pimpernel Coasters, set of six >IIOI' X >W I Ml K \IT\II WNOCK I \( K S!lu!> Klim Mill

Washington Council grants use permit CHARLES J. ELDRED of Washington was granted a special use permit to operate a retail store in the town at the meeting Tuesday night of the Town Council. His business will consist primarily of reproduction lighting fixtures. A Christmas supper for the town residents was planned for 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 28 at the Episcopal Church parish hall. The town will nrovide the main dish and residents attending are asked to bring a dish, one of the following: appetizer,- salad, vegetable, potatoes, bread or dessert. Call 675-3204 to say whether or not you will attend and what you will take, in order that duplications may be avoided. Anyone who has a transportation problem should also advise them and arrangements will be made to pick you up or drive you home. The supper is promoted for the fellowship, enjoyment and spirit of the holiday season for the townsfolk. OTHER business included arrangements for holiday decorations in the town. A Christmas tree will be placed at the monument on Gay Street and will be lighted. Garlands of evergreens will decorate the street signposts. The planting of trees, a longtime project for the town, was discussed and plans made for February when nursery stock contributed by Mrs. Paul Summers will be moved and sc t out. A notice on ihe recycling of paper, glass and aluminum was approved and is published elsewhere in this newspaper. WASHINGTON NEWS Mrs. J.W. Paulsen of Newport News was the Sunday overnight guest of her mother, Mrs. W.C. Campbell and with her celebrated their birthdays. Mrs. Campbell is 85. Miss Vera Pennington of Baltimore, Md. was the guest for the week of her brother and sisterin-law, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pennington. Mrs. Linda Phillips of Silver Spring, Md. was the weekend guest of the Penningtons. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier and Gerald of Woodbridge were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Frazier. Additional dinner guests Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. John R. Eastham and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Sunday dinner guests of Judge and Mrs. R.V. Snead were the Rev. and Mrs. Jennings Hobson, m, and Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Baumgardner. Mrs. Henry L. Miller of Luray was a Sunday visitor of Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett. Wednesday visitors of J. Stant Weaver were Mrs. George Butler and Mrs. Jesse Hawkins of Boston. John Weaver of Washington, D.C. was the guest for dinner Friday evening of his father. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Wayland visited Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Wayland and family in Manassas and attended the Christmas parade. Sunday guests of the Waylands were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hawkins of Boston, Charles Butler and son John of Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Smith spent the weekend in Columbus, S.C. Weekend guests of Mrs. H.M. Keyser were Mrs. Thelma B. Clark of Falls Church and Mrs. Lalla Henion of Washington, D.C. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley visited Miss Frances Dulaney in the retirement home in New Market and Mrs. Carlton Dulaney and Stephen Dulaney in Luray. Jeff Burke spent the weekend with his grandmother, Mrs. Gabe Burke. Sunday visitors were Mr. imiiiiiiiiuiiuiuiiuiuHiiuiiimuiiiiiiiiii MOYERS MOTOR C0.r INC. Ford & Mercury NEW MARKET, VA. 75 Used Cars & Trucks in stock at all times| 987-8116 TOM'S MEAT MARKET AND COUNTRY HAM HOUSE I 55 !- Davis St. Culpeper. Vcl. 825-83 I 9 Hancocks COUNTRY HAMS “,V OME HAVI *1.69 a. 5 MAMS or MORE sl.S9,t Tom's Own COUNTRY Aped in Culpeper 8 to 9 Months *1.89 ib. HAMS I O to 12 Vlont hs s2.09, Count r i) Cut ed Side Meat *1.19, I ( ) llm oi mot c 9 9c lb. Tom's Own Country Sausage P> lbs or nunc 99c ib. and Mrs. Roy Alther, Roy Jr. and Melissa of Sperryville and Dale Smith of Castleton. Friday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown were Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Jorden and Cliff of Woodville. Mrs. H. Bruce Brown and Tanya Brown of Woodville accompanied the Browns to Front Royal Sunday. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perry will entertain at a birthday party for Mrs. Perry, Paul Burke, and Donna Kerns of Manassas Park. Other guests will be Mr. Kerns, Bobby and Karen, Mrs. Paul Burke and Jeff and Peter Kreyling. Delbert Heffelfinger is a surgical patient in Sibley Hospital in Washington, D.C.D HUNTLT NEWS Julie Burke, the nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke, who was ill and out of school last week, and Monday, the 8th, entered Winchester Memorial Hospital for tests and treatment. Saturday evening Mrs. Betty Costello and Mrs. Louise Mills were hostesses at a baby shower for Mrs. Judy Grimsley in the Costello home. Others present were: Mrs. Annie Jenkins and Peggy of Fairfax, Mrs. Shirley Huff of Washington, Va., Mrs. Ada Grimsley and Mrs. Mildred James of Flint Hill, Mrs. Frances Rudacille, Miss Fay Eckley, and Miss Debbie, Martin, all of Front Royal, Mrs. Maybelle Gilkey and daughters, Kim and Kelly of Chester Gap, Melissa and Bonnie Grimsley, and Jamie Costello, of Huntly. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eubank and Donald and Mark Steele were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Foster on Strasburg Road. Mrs. Eubanks reports that her mother, Mrs. Rixie Frye, continues in Warren Memorial Hospital. The Christmas program at Willis Chapel United Methodist Church will be held Thursday evening, gooeQoeoosecosooooeoQoseooooei December 18, beginning at 7:30. All are welcome. Mrs. Thomas Christoffel of Route 522 is home after a fourday visit with Mrs. and Mrs. John Bonnell in Virginia Beach. Mr. Bonnell is stationed at Oceana Naval Air Base, working in Aviation Structural Mechanics. Mrs. Bonnell is the former Miss Barbara Steele of Huntly and the couple originally resided in this area. Pony Club There will be a meeting of the 4-H Pony Club on Monday, December 15 at Old Mill Stables. It will begin at 5:30 p.m. and all pony clubbers are encouraged to attend. Anyone interested in joining the Rappahannock 4-H Pony Club may contact Moody Aylor at 987-8215 or Nina Metzinger, 987-8161 for information. □ wocoaoeoooooeceoaooouiooooaj{ ANNOUNCING The opening of a new training stable.... Hide-A-Way Training Stables Madison, Virginia Horses boarded and professionally trained. New bam, excellent riding facilities. Horses trailed for pleasure, reining, roping, and timed events. Colts broken and horses broken of bad habits. Professional trainer with eighteen years’ experience. Contact Ralph Payne at Payne’s Texaco, Madison. Or Call 703-948-4156.

OBITUARIES Walker Mrs. Mary Wood Walker, 74, of Flint Hill died Saturday, December 6, 1975 in Browntown. She was bom in Earlysville, a daughter of George and Lucy Wood. She was a member of the Baptist Church. A retired registered nurse, Mrs. Walker was a member of the American Nurses Association and Virginia Nurses Association. Her husband Maurice D. Walker predeceased her. Surviving with a son, Maurice ,(Moe) Walker of Flint Hill are a grandson, Douglas 0. Walker of Birmingham, Ala. and a granddaughter, Miss Joyce F. Walker of Arlington. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday in the Maplewood Cemetery in Gordonsville with the Rev. Malcolm Maples officiating. Maddox Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. □ Dixon Frank Eugene Dixon, 58, of Front Royal died November 29, 1975 in Winchester Memorial Hospital. He was born in Clarke County, the son of John Thomas Dixon and Lena Sommerville Athey and was a retired carpenter. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Nadine Sealock Dixon; three sons, Frank E. Dixon, Jr. of Bronx, N.Y., Vernon R. Dixon and John T. Dixon, both of Front Royal; three daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Pullen of Front Royal, Mrs. Brenda Kerns of Cedarville and Mrs. Mary Hickerson of Chester Gap; three brothers, Elmer Wood of Front Royal, James Wood of Winchester and Beverly Wood of California; two sisters, Mrs. Virgie Thompson of Front Royal and Mrs. Rebecca Payne of Upperville; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday in the chapel of Robertshaw Funeral Home with the Rev. Irving R. Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Green Hill Cemetery, Berryville.D MEETINGS CANCELLED The arts and crafts group will not meet during the month of December but will have their next meeting on January 13, 1976.D Recognize the people or this setting in this old picture? It’s the front of Alexander Carey’s Store in Flint Hill, about 1875. Frank Carey inherited his father’s business sometime later. Then, current proprietor M.F. Bradford’s father bought it about 1930. Cubs plan tree sale Cub Scouts of Pack 123 will sell Christmas trees, running pine and baked goods three days w the Sperryville, Woodville and Flint Hill areas, December 13, 20 and 21. Scouts will be at Flint Hill firehouse December 13 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and December 21 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. They will work at the old fire house in Sperryville December 13 from 11 to 2 p.m., December 20 from 9 to 12:30 a.m. and December 21 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. December 20 they will be at Burkes Store in Woodville from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to donate baked goods for the Scouts to sell may leave them with the Scouts at these locations. If pickup is needed call 675-3257. Anyone in the Washington area wishing to buy a tree from the Cub Scouts, should call J.R. Easthamor Jack Jenkins.□ TKtiZi CAL CHRISTMAS OYSTERS to be given away Monday Dec 22 at 4 p.m. (Come in and register. You do not have to he present to win.) Orders new being taken for Christmas Oysters Hours Fri. 9a.m.-6p.m. Saturday 9a.m.-4p.m. TICKS SEA FOOD Herndon Chevrolet Lot -Lee Street. Warrenton CHURCH NOTICE A Christmas Pageant, entitled, “Do You Know What I Know”? will be presented at the Sperryville United Methodist Church, Sunday evening, December 14 at 7:30. The public is invited to attend. □ CHRISTMASTIME a, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SHOP / V THE VALLEY ( -And We Have Something For EveryoneAntiques • Jewelry • Lamps ‘Paintings ‘Glassware • Dishes . Decorative Items* Furniture‘Lighting Fixtures and More Many jewelry items for only S1.00 To show our appreciation for shopping with us. we ll giro you a discount on almost everything. 4nd wrap it for you loo!-For hIIh/'Located on Rls.522 & 340 between Winchester and Front Roval-1169-2900 IF YOU CAN’T COME DURING OUR HOURS (9 to 0 every day) CALL US AND WE LL OPEN ANYTIME FOR YOU. MINI MAC 25 NEW CHAIN BRAKE * Only saw in the ^orld with safety chain brake'at this low price. * The professional safety feature. SWAN'S J.A. Swan, Jr. & Co., Inc. 825-8371 Culpeper 201 East Sti

State cattle, hog price prospects THIS IS the way prospects for Virginia farm prices looked to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Commerce last Friday. The Department offers it to farmers with the warning that no one can predict prices and be accurate all the time. CATTLE—Cattle prices are not expected to show much strengthening in the next few weeks. Placements of cattle on feed in the 23 major feeding states raised the inventory to over a year ago for the first time since October 1973. The October 1, 23 state inventory of cattle on feed was two percent above October 1974, but still 23 percent below the record October 1 record set in 1973. The surge of feeder cattle placements in late summer resulted from relatively strong fed cattle prices and continued favorable feeding margins. Snow and subnormal temperatures across the Midwest increased the need for supplemental feeding of cattle. By early December, winter grazing prospects had improved in the Texas Plains and in southwest Oklahoma. Livestock continue to graze in most Eastern States. Pasture conditions in Virginia on December 1 were 99 percent of normal. A few farmers have begun some supplemental feeding as the seasonably colder weather developed. Cold storage holdings of beef on November 1, 1975, was six percent greater than the previous month but 23 percent below the stocks of a year earlier. Total U.S. cattle slaughter for October was nearly 4 million head, 11 percent above last year and 27 percent over October 1973. The January-October kill was 12 percent above the same period of a year ago. The Virginia cattle slaughter for October totaled 28,500 head, 47 percent above the previous year. The January-October kill totaled 192,000 head compared with 112,400 for the same period in 1974, an increase of 71 percent. The slaughter cattle market last Thursday in Omaha closed with choice steers 975-1250 lbs. bringing $44.75-46.50; mixed good and choice steers $44-45.25; choice heifers, $44-45; and mixed good and choice heifers, $42.50-43.50. Cattle prices at Virginia auctions last week were: good steers, $3344; good heifers, $26-36.50. At a special State graded sale at Orange last week, choice steers 850-1000 lbs. $43.25-44.25; 1000-1200 lbs., $43.75-46.00; good 825-1000 lbs., $40.25-43.50; 1000-1200 lbs., $40. 75-43; and choice heifers 8251000 lbs., $39.75-42.25. HOGS—Short supply and a normal seasonal up trend should hold hog prices near the present level for the immediate future. The December 22nd hog supply report will give a better indication of the situation. Hog slaughter through October has totaled 17 percent below the same period of 1974. October slaughter was 23 percent below October 1974 and 19 percent below October 1973. Slaughter for the last quarter of the year is expected to be 21-23 percent below a year earlier. This level of production will hold into the early part of 1976 based on September 1 farrowing plans for the 14 corn belt states hog report. Cold storage holdings of pork November 1 were 19 percent below a year earlier. Market hog prices moved up into record high levels in September and early October but dipped sharply from early October to the first of November. Price declines were generally precipitated by lower beef prices, some seasonal increase in weekly hog slaughter rates, the sodiumnitrite issue and increased broiler supplies. Retail prices of pork reached record levels in mid-October. Consumer demand was good until recently because of the short supplies in spite of high prices. Retail prices have adjusted downward reflecting a response to the factors mentioned earlier. Lower corn prices have about compensated for the drop in hog prices. This has held the hog-corn price ratio around the 20.0 level, highest since mid-1973. Hog prices last Thursday in Peoria were $52.50-54; Indianapolis, $53-53.50; St. Louis, $52.5053; Richmond, $51; and Southeast Virginia, $50.75-52.25.□ Bear-proof camping regulation proposed PERSONS who camp in Shenandoah National Park may wish to submit comments to the Park concerning a proposed new camping regulation. This regulation would require visitors to safeguard their food from black bears while camping in the Park. Superintendent Robert R. Jacobsen explained, “A number of Park animals, particularly bears, have acquired the habit of seeking easy food by raiding garbage cans and stealing from campsites. This food, however, is unnatural to the bear’s diet, and lacks essential nutrition. Raiding bears in Park campgrounds caused more than $14,000 in damage to camping equipment during this past year alone.” The Park is taking steps to curb this unnatural food source by closing its landfill sites, by installing bearproof garbage cans and by requiring the camping public to safeguard their food supply. THE NEW regulation, which is designed to protect Park wildlife and the visiting public, states that all food must be sealed in a vehicle or be suspended ten feet above the ground and four feet from any tree except when it is being transported, being eaten, or being prepared for eating. onhj26“ Look great in this boot wherever you are. In the office or on the town. But more than good looks, you II appreciate the easy-on convenience of the side zipper and tricot lining. In dark brown leather with antiqued highlights. Sizes l'h to 12. r better footwea* SOUTHGATE SHOPPING CENTER - CULPEPER ■ ImAMWCMO *>*&*>****£» It is believed that if campers would abide by this regulation, the bears would be deprived of this food source and would soon return to a natural diet. Once the bears cease to depend on easy food, they will stop raiding campsites and danger to campers and camping equipment will be reduced to acceptable levels. Comments of suggestions may be submitted to the Superintendent, Shenandoah National Park, Luray, 22835 on or before December 24, 1975. □ Extra sales tax penny is urged The Virginia Farm Bureau has called for a one cent increase in the sales tax. President of the Farm Bureau Robert Delano, said that the increase will “relieve the demand for funds from our state treasury,” and will generate an estimated $220 to $240 million in extra revenues. Speaking at the 50th annual Farm Bureau Convention in Norfolk, De lano stated that the Bureau is opposed to raising any new taxes or floating bonds. He pointed to New York City as an example of what can happen when bonds are used excessively. Delano stated that the increase in the additional tax revenues would be earmarked for counties and towns which are “facing revenue problems. ” BARRON’S YEAR END TIRE SALE (to reduce our inventory) SEIBERLING four season Size Price F.E.T 4 Ply Blk. G78-14 28.70 2.56 J78-14 31.50 2.95 Belt White F78-14 33.00 2.47 G78-15 34.75 2.69 L78-15 41.30 3.21 SPECIAL White 5.60 - 15 25.50 1.79 FREE 1-Fire Master ?C02) Fire Exting. with purchase of 1 pair new snow tires_ & Balancing Terms: Cosh BARRON’S TIRE SERVICE 30 i N. Main Street Culpeper, Va. Phone 82S-2471 SUPER SPECIAL 678-15 BIG While $2750 Snow-Tire FIT 2.60 Above Prices Include Free Mounting

Red Gross offers valuable programs AMERICAN Red Cross activities in Rappahannock and Fauquier Counties are supervised by aboard of directors of the Fauquier chapter, American National Red Cross. .General Hugh M. Exton recently became a Rappahannock County representative on this Board. Despite the widespread publicity accorded to the American Red Cross, there are probably many people who are not fully aware of what the Red Cross can do for them in their own specific situations, said Gen. Exton. Over the years, communities have been inundated with many agencies of the Federal, State, and local governments designed to help people in a wide range of problems and activities. Yet, there still remain areas where the Red Cross is uniquely qualified to assist. So, here briefly are some of the areas which may be of specific interest to some residents of Rappahannock County. Assistance to Military Families—This assistance is available to men or women on active duty residing in the county with their families and commuting to work at military installations. It can take the form of financial help, advice on personal problems, or help in filling out government applications or reports. The family of a serviceman or servicewoman stationed overseas or elsewhere in the United States can receive similar aid. In addition, in the event of a death or serious illness in the family, the Red Cross will notify the serviceman or woman and try to ease the accompanying problems. As a matter of fact, even if a problem not involving death or illness arises where quick communication is necessary, the Red Cross can help. Finally, any veteran who is having difficulty obtaining government benefits due him can go to the Red Cross for assistance. Assistance in the Event of a Natural Disaster—We have all read about the help provided by the American Red Cross after Hurricanes Agnes, Eloise, Hazel, and others, during blizzards, and after earthquakes. But, how many of us know that we can get Red Cross assistance if our house burns down or is otherwise destroyed? Of course, neighbors and local agen Dinner honors RCHS trackmen The Rappahannock County High School Cross Country team and coach, John Toth, were honored with a steak dinner last Thursday at Hampton Inn near Washington. Hosts for the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Johnson, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lyne and Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Montague, all of Sperryville, Gibson Whorton, proprietor of Hampton Inn, also helped with the dinner. A succulent steak, accompanied by vegetables, was served and a huge birthday cake with lighted candles, vanilla and chocolate ice cream, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Newbill Miller, concluded the meal. The cake was in honor of the birthday of team member, Allen Smoot. It was evident that Mrs. Toth, who was also present and Mrs. Sarah Latham, along with the young men, enjoyed the evening. Single vehicle wrecks reported Three single-vehicle wrecks were reported last week in Rappahannock, one the result of a tire lying in the highway. Joe Foder of Laurel, Md. struck a spare tire which had fallen from beneath a truck on Route 211 east of BenVenue November 26. Damage to Foder’s vehicle, a 1975 Lincoln, was estimated at $200 by Trooper J. A. Watson. R. Kenneth Holtzman of Luray driving a 67 Plymouth on Route 211 November 27 east of Panorama, ran off the road and down an embankment into a culvert. He was cited for driving while intoxicated and reckless driving by Trooper Watson. Timothy Wayne Brown of Woodville was charged with reckless driving also after he failed to negotiate a turn on Route 659 and the Resettlement Road 628. The 1970 Ford he was driving went down an embankment and into a fence. Damage was estimated at a thousand dollars, said the officer. COVERED DISH DINNER Members of Flint Hill Fire Department and Rescue Squad and Ladies Auxiliary will hold their annual Christmas dinner and program at the fire hall on Sunday, December 14 at 5:30 p.m. Everyone should bring a covered dish.D EXPERT EIECTRMJICSJk. 1099 N. Royal Ave. Front Royal Ph. 635-8597 Is Proud To Introduce Our New TV Technician — WOODY POLK For IN-HOME SERVICE. .— COUPONO0' '*0 TV IN-HOME SERVICE ONLY Offer Expires Jan. 1,1976 J cies will help but the Red Cross can also provide cash, clothing, or household equipment. First Aid and Water Safety Instruction—Persons associated with schools, summer camps, Scout organizations, Volunteer Fire Departments, Rescue Squads, and other groups where knowledge of First Aid or Water Safety practices is desirable should know that the Red Cross provides free instruction. Last year ninety six people in the county received instruction in First Aid. Blood—Last year 3.5 million pints of blood were collected by the Red Cross from volunteers across the United States. 595 pints were collected in Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties. This blood is distributed to hospitals throughout the country, including those hospitals of interest to us such as at Warrenton, Culpeper, Front Royal, Charlottesville, and Fort Belvoir. So, next time the Bloodmobile visits the county, make a donation if you can; you or your family may need it back later. IT IS important to remember that the American Red Cross is not in competition with any other agencies but is ready and willing to help them, said Gen Exton. For example, last year a number of civilian families in Rappahannock County, referred to the Red Cross by the Social Security Administration, were helped to find assistance from other organizations. If anyone has a problem in any of the areas mentioned, call the office of the Fauquier Chapter of the Red Cross in Warrenton, telephone 347-1620. Janice Grimes in ‘Who’s Who’ Janice Grimes, a 1975 graduate of Rappahannock County High School, has been advised she will be included in “Who’s Who Among American High School Students, 1974-75.” She is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. B. A. Grimes of Washington, Va. Juniors and seniors who have demonstrated leadership/academically, in athletics or extracurricular activities or in community service, are listed. Miss Grimes was valedictorian of her class,was “Betty Crocker Family Leader .of Tomorrow” and received the “Betty Crocker Homemakers Award.” She was secretary of the senior class, editor of the yearbook, a library aide and member of the National Honor Society, Creative Writing Society and Future Homemakers of America. r EARLY'S CARPET SALES A SERVICE S LARGE DISPLAY OF NATIONALLY KNOWN BRANDS IMPORTED ORIENTALS ALSO REMNANTS Featuring BARWICK PATCRAFT MASLAND MOHAWK ALEXANDER SMITH RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL BUDGET TERMS CUSTOM DRAPERIES - SLIPCOVERS (MADE LOCALLY) CUSTOM & STOCK WINDOW SHADES WALL-TO-WALL CARPET INSTALLATIONS VISIT OUR SHOWROOM OR CALL FOR EXPERT RUG CLEANING SHOP AT HOME SERVICE \ Call 937-4404 or 825-8232. 128 S. Main St., Culpeper, Va. (Rt. 211) Amissville, Va !D&sion&rs end 3utid&t*5 . /It Cusiom C«uoinGi£> end Furniivix*^ * Specialising in KiicK&us ? Couafczi? ~&£s ,£oihroomfi IB©okccwS>aS s.i.ee 2"<a*M; an&6ay Streets ..WASHINGTON,VIRGINIA 75 "‘bZW

RATES: Six cents per word for first insertion; 75< minimum charge, cash with order. Five cents per word each additional insertion same copy. If billed, add 25 cent booking charge. Cards of Thanks 75( minimum. In Memoriams $1.00 minimum. Cash must accompany cards of thanks and memoriams. REWARD—I will pay $50 for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing trees from my property on the east side of Route 231, four miles south of Sperryville. Colonel Kiefer. 1-k CHOOSE AND CUT YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREE, on the plantation. Come to Washington, Va. and follow the signs. Open daily December 13 through 21, Sundays 1-5 p.m. 12-18-k PIGS & SHOATS for sale—Call 987-8192. 1-p Lost — Tri-Colored male beagle from Sperryville area, black blanket wearing new collar, white tip on tail. Companion dog returned from Luray area; apparently ran deer over mountain. Reward. Call Ivan N. Hall, collect 703-978-3964 or write 8304 Briar Creek Dr., Annandale, Va. 20003. 12-11-k POSITIVELY NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING ON MY PROPERTY. FLINT HILL FARM. B. J. VIERLING. -1-1-76-p FOR SALE—Reg. Angus Bull, sired by the Denver & International Champion “Dynamo.” Dam is a 1350 lb. cow, Bull’s 225 day wgt. 705 lbs. This bull has excellent size, frame and muscle. 675-3691. 12-11-k FOR SALE—Hay; large round bales and conventional bales. 675-3691. 12-11-k FOR SALE BY OWNER 10.8 acres in Castleton area. Certified survey and right of way. $9000.00. Phone 937-4365. l-l-76k SHOOTING MATCH—The Washington Volunteer Fire Department will hold a SHOOTING MATCH every Friday night beginning at 7 p.m. at the Washington carnival grounds. Prizes will be hams, turkeys, beef and oysters. 12 and 16 ga. guns, tfk NO HUNTING or trespassing on the properties of G. C. Cosden or Ruth E. Blackwell. 12-25-p G. N. “Joe” Williams Chester Gap, Va. 635-5903 Contracting New homes, Remodeling, Cabinets. Quality guaranteed. Local References. Locust posts for sale, sawed posts, round posts, and stakes. 987-8779. tfk NO HUNTING or TRESPASSING ON MY PROPERTY. M. H. FORWARD. 12-25-k NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING on my property, Red Fox Farm. Dr. A. M. Cohen. 12-25-k fauquier Laundry—Riding Apparel Horse Blankets our Specialty. Warrenton, Va. 347-2231. CARPETS—Sales and Installation; Lowest price and finest craftsmanship; Specializing in custom installation. JOHN H. MOORE CARPETS. 635-8883 or 675-3665. NO HUNTING or trespassing on our farm in Wakefield District. Clark and Flora Jones. 12-25-p THURMAN WHARTON, Flint Hill, Plumbing, Heating, Electrical—24 hour emergency service. 6753607. FOR SALE—1969 Chevrolet 1/2 ton truck with camper shell; new rubber. Call 937-4788. 12/11-k IMPORTED CHRISTMAS Ornaments, Christmas Cacti and other plants. For sale December fl, cut Christmas trees, fresh wreaths, stocking fillers, scented candles, bird feeders and hanging baskets, Homelite Saws and International tractors. WARD’S LAWN & GARDEN CENTER, 1516 Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal. 635-8459. 12-18-k PANORAMA REALTY Spcrryvi/lc Emporium SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA 987 8640 m REALTOR* 40 ACRES fronting on secluded state road and backing up to Shen. Nat’l Park with 1450’ common boundary. Entirely wooded with stream, excellent views, bldg, sites and survey. $48,000 with large 7% trust assumable. 25.6 WOODED ACRES high atop Jobbers Mt. in the F.T. Valley. Property offers private access off Rt. 231, good bldg, sites, views and survey. $23,000. 5 ROOM FRAME HOUSE on 8 1/2 acres near Peola Mills. State road frontage, river frontage and views. $26,000. 3.5 WOODED ACRES in Culpeper County, good stream, well secluded and with survey. Below market at $28,000 with terms. 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath home nicely secluded on 15 acres near Castleton. Equipped kitchen includes wood cook stove, large LR with fireplace and cathedral ceiling, mud room, utility room and patio. Two story garage with workshop overhead, machine shed, 3/4 acre stocked pond, stream and views. All for only $65,000. JAMES W. LEAKE - 987-8236 ^JoE^BaRbOUR - 987.8608 ** JOHN R. EUBANK - 987-8146 C- KEETON BARNES - 987-8619 \ J. MAURICE O’BANNON 987-8713 \ AUTO PARTS—i Russell Autemetive Company 732 E. Main St. Luray, Virginia Phone: 743-4551 JOYCE R. DeBERGH Real Estate Broker FOR SALE 25 acres with beautiful views, excellent hunting, small pond. For more information call Sam Snead, 987-8709. 12-11-k INVESTMENT PROPERTY AMISSVILLE: Valuable corner property of one acre improved by three apartment building, Post Office, large two story building (61 by 33) with 1st floor rented for storage-small four room building. This property has not been developed to its fullest potential. Priced to sell at $80,000 with 25% down and owner financed at 8% per annum. Luther B. Stuart, Realtor 937-4485. Real Estate SPERRYVILLE—81 acres, about 10 cleared, remainder in timber some ready for harvesting; several beautiful home sites; all weather stream,; readily accessible. $70,000. Seller financing available. WASHINGTON—3 bedroom brick rambler, full walkout basement with 7’4” ceiling. 2 clearedacres. Terrific view. $40,000. W.H. LYNE Realtor 987-8291 COMPLETE ONE-STOP Building Supply Hardware Paint Millwork Lumber WARRENTON BUILDING MATERIAL CO., INC. ON THE BY-PASS WARRENTON Phone 347-1400 USED TRUCKS 1973 IHC 4 wheel drive pickup, power steering, automatic transmission, 19,000 miles. 1974 IHC 1-600 cab & chassis, 5 speed trans., V-8 engine, 17,000 ‘ lb., 2 speed rear axle, 900x20 tires, 34,000 miles, long w.b. 1969 IHC 1600 cab & chassis. 4 speed trans., 2 speed axle, V-8 engine, long w.b. 1968 IHC pickup, longbed, 6 cylinder, 3 speed. 1973 Ford pickup, longbed, V-8 engine, 3 speed. 1968 IHC 1 ton pickup, longbed, 6 cylinder, 4 speed. 1974 IHC Scout, 4 wheel drive, full top, power steering, automatic, air conditioning, 12,000 miles, company demonstrator. 1966 IHC Scout, 4 wheel drive, long top. Culpeper Motor Corporation Culpeper, va. 825-8381 SOUL DINNER v A soul dinner was given Thursday night in honor of Lawrence Freeman of Philadelphia, Pa. by C.E. Dearing and Mr. and Mrs. James R. Freeman of Washington. Guests included Mr. andMrs.E.H. Bailey Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Freeman, Mrs. Ora Barbour, Mrs. Bessie Grigsby and family, Theodus Barbour and John R. Summons. □ $2,000. PRICE REDUCTION PLUS 5% TAX REBATE IF SOLD BEFORE CHRISTMAS!! New well insulated and heated small 2 bedroom cottage with lake and river use. Nicely wooded lot, cedar deck with lake view. Only $17,500. NOW! TWO VIEW ACRES with (a) restored 4 bedroom farmhouse, river frontage, village. $45,000. (b) Nearly new 3 bedroom brick rambler, basement. $40,000. BEST PANORAMIC MT. VIEW in Rappahannock County from this 7.7 acre wooded tract near Scrabble!! $11,000. Terms. FIVE ACRE WOODED building lot, road frontage and stream. Easy terms. RAPPALACHIAN HOMES, Amissville. 703-937-4388. EXKBT tUCTRMIICSfc. 1099 N. Royal A*t. Ptl. 635-8597 Front Royal, Va. "We Service Whet We Self NOW OPEN (MON. thru SAT.) 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M. UNTIL CHRISTMAS “Try Front Royal First" REAL ESTATE FOR SALE AMISSVILLE—5 acres of timberland with Knoll, good building site, spring, bordering on stream and paved road. $11,200 with 29% down. BOSTON: 9.6 acres with good 8 room country home with 11/2 bath and fruit cellar; several outbuildings, stream, lovely view of the Blue Ridge Mountains fronts on Rt. 522. $55,000. CASTLETON—55 acres with good stand of timber, fronting on state road. $1100 per acre. 29% down, balance negotiable with 8% interest. More adjoining land available. CASTLETON—180 acres with good stand of timber, fronting on state road. $1000 per acres. 29% down, balance negotiable with 8% interest. More adjoining land available. BOSTON: 10 acres with 4 room house, spring water, fronts on state road near Rt. 522. $25,000. BEN VENUE AREA: 5.2 acres, new modern home with 3 bed rooms, living room, den/fireplace kitchen & dining room, 1 1/2 baths. Small stream. Immediate possession. Eligible for $2000 tax credit. $48,900 with large assumable trust. CASTLETON: 1 acre, new modern borne, 3 bed rooms, large living room, eat in kitchen, 1 1/2 baths full basement, 2 streams. On paved road. Owner financing with 29% downpayment, balance at 8%. ROCK MILLS: 49 secluded rolling acres (1/2 open, 1/2 timberland) with small farm house, sevsral springs and streams with possible pond sites, good view. *50,000. &MISSVILLE: 6.37 acres with lovely view, fronting on Highway 211. *20,000. RAY T. CANNON CO. Castleton. Va. Amissvilb-. Va. (703)937-4900 (703)937-4111

FOR SALE—Black Angus bull from registered herd, 2 years old. 9374687. Ik WANTED — Part time person to handle maintenance jobs for the Town of Washington. Interested parties should contact Peter 'r Kramer 675-3625. Ik For Sale—Farm Dinner Bell, $60. Call 937-4496. Ik NOTICE — Christmas patronage ads will be published in the December 24 issue of the Rappahannock News. If you have not been contacted and want one, please call the News officer 675-3349. ROYAL OAK BOOKSHOP 207 S. Royal Ave., Front Royal (703) 635-7070 featuring many gift items for Christmas. Christmas hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 12-23-k EXPERIENCED CARPENTER with good local references will do, new work, additions, repairs. Steve Lann 987-8369 evenings. 12-11-p THE SPOONCELLAR—Nice, small antique gifts (and other things) for Christmas. Open weekends. Route 211 west of Washington, Va. 12-11-p WANTED—EXPERIENCED salesman to sell new and used cars. Only those experienced in selling need apply. Apply in person to Piedmont Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, 814 N. Main St., Culpeper. 12-11-k MASONRY AND CARPENTRY— Fieldstone work, new and old, also brick and block. Martin Woodard, 987-8824. Quality woodwork; new or restoration. Michael Krueger, 825-6459 or Ben Giles, 825-9648. Local references, quick estimates, tfk FOR RENT—3 bedroom house in Flint Hill. Electric heat, storm windows, new kitchen, large garden space. $185. Security deposit required. 675-3748. 12-18-k HAND HEWN chestnut barn beams for sale. Various sizes. Call 635-8743. 12-11-k EXPERIENCED BUILDER, New Homes, Remodeling, Repairs. Gregory Monahan, MONECS Corporation. 987-8928. tfk NO HUNTING or trespassing on *W. A. Gentry property rented to C. E. Jones without written permission from Jones, or Gentry. 12-18-p COMPANION needed for elderly lady, to share home in exchange for room and board. Call 825-9507. 12-11-k WANTED—Holly and evergreens Call 937-4804. 12-11-p SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Lawn mowers, Rototillers, etc. Blades sharpened and general maintenance. Locust posts for sale. Bob Turman. 987-8303. tfk NO HUNTING or trespassing on the Albright property in Gid Brown Hollow. 12-25-p Ponds and roads built or repaired. Any type of excavation work done. 937-3521 or 937-4909. Canton Construction, Amissville. tfk ABSOLUTELY NO HUNTING on the George Rust Miller property in the F. T. Valley. Violators will be prosecuted. Peter C. Labovitz. 12-4-k ABSOLUTELY NO HUNTING or trespassing on my property in Harris Hollow Road. Arnold Sagalyn. 12-4-k We would like to extend our wishes for a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. We will be closed for Christmas vacation at 11:00 Dec. 24 and will reopen on Dec. 26. We will also be closed Jan. 1,2 and 3 for year end inventory. We will be open our regular hours for the rest of the year. Jim Carpenter Company, Madison, Va. Tel.948-5841. 12-26-k FIVE HERBS IN HANGING BASKETS Oregano, Rosemary, Savory, English Thyme and Lemon Thyme ready to use for seasoning. These and other herbs, includingparsley, in 4 inch pots, also. Mrs. Williamson, 987-8347. Oak Forest Gardens, Woodville. 12-11-k FOR SALE—Bronco 1974 Ranger, automatic, power steering, low mileage, clean. Call 754-7348 weekdays, 825-2608 weekends. 12-19-k For Sale—1963 International Scout with snowplow. Engine hydraulics and drive train excellent. Body needs work. 987-8711. 12-11-k ARTIFICIAL BREEDING — Beef and Dairy Cattle. Will go any place. 675-3539. NO HUNTING or trespassing on the land of Henry Gorfein. 1-1-p ABSOLUTELY NO HUNTING on Jessamine Hill or on my Rudely property without written permission. Mrs. Sue McGee. 1-1-76 REWARD for our lost cat; large orange and white male missing in vicinity of Old Hollow. 987-2561. 11-27-k FOR SALE—225 six cyl. 1966 slant engine Plymouth motor, 12,000 miles. Raiford, 937-4804. 12-11-p ■ ■ . ATTENTION The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, January 8, 1976, since the regular meeting date falls on New Year’s Day. By order of the Board of Supervisors _E.M. Jones, Clerk_ card of thanks I would like to thank everyone for all their acts of kindness to me and my family when I was in the hospital. May God Bless you. Charlotte Freeman NOTICE WHEREAS; Herbert A. Foster has served as Supervisor of Wakefield District, Rappahannock County, for a period of twenty years; and WHEREAS; he has served faithfully and well; and WHEREAS; he has often been referred to as the “Watch Dog” of the County budget; and WHEREAS; Mr. Foster will be sorely missed by his fellow Supervisors; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we express our appreciation of his service by spreading a copy of this resolution on the Minute Book of the Board of Supervisors, sending a copy of this resolution to Mr. Foster, and publishing it in the Rappahannock News. Ernest P. Luke Chairman Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors We Can Supply All Your WILDING NEEDSj CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORP. Phone VA5-8383 Culpeper USED TRACTORS IHC 504, gas utility with frontend loader, p.s., 3 point hitch, wid6 front IHC TD-340 Diesel Crawler with bullgrader blade, cpt. rebuild, new track, chains and rollers. FORD 3400 Diesel Backhoe with front blade. Farmall 350 gas, wide front, quick hitch. FARMALL 200 gas with 2 or 3 point hitch. FARMALL H with trailing mower. Culpeper Motor Corporation 825-8381 Culpeper, Va. Keep tuned in—there’s a big happening planned for early next year which might interest all the ladies TOWN OF WASHINGTON BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS John Walker Jenkins of Sperryville, Virginia has applied for a Special Use Permit in accordance with Section 2-8, Article 1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Washington. The above applicant desires to operate auctions in the building in the NW Corner of Gay and Jett Streets in the Town of Washington, Hampton Magisterial District. A hearing has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on December 22, 1975 in Rappahannock County Courthouse at Washington, Virginia. The applicant and other interested parties wishing to be heard are requested to be present at that time. Town Council, Washington, Virginia By: Peter Dramer Mayor of Washington, Virginia I. MAIN ST. FRONT ROYAL 635 2777 Starts Sun. 7:00-9:00 GREAT WALDO PEPPER Now—Sat. 1 Show 7:30 11. Notice PARK THEATRE HARK GABLE WIEN LEIGH _ GONE WITH vthe wind; FRONT ROYAL DRIVE-IN 635 4455 Slrausburg 2 Great Erotic Hits WOMEN FOR SALE GIRLS FOR RENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Area 1 Health Systems Agency, Inc., is seeking provisional designation as the Northwestern Virginia Health Systems Agency, Inc., to perform the health planning and developmental function by T.L. 93641 for Federally designated Health System Area 1 of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Area is comprised of Planning Districts 6, 7, 9, 10 and 16. The Agency will conduct a public hearing on its application to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for provisional designation on December 22, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Room of the Second National Bank of Culpeper. All residents of Planning District 9 (Counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock) are invited to appear and make their views known to the Agency. As required by Paragraph 122.104 of the 42CFR122, published in the Federal Register, Volume 40, Number 202 - Friday, October 22, 1975, copies of the applicant qualifications, proposed bylaws indicating ultimate composition of the governing body, and the first year’s work program are available for inspection and copying by all interested parties during normal operating hours at the Health Department, Culpeper, Virginia and at all major libraries. Written comments are encouraged and should be delivered to the Agency at the public meeting. Comments thereafter can be submitted to Area 1 Health Systems Agency, Inc.,P.O. Box 2526, Staunton, Virginia 24401.

CH RISTMAS This Christmas make it a gift for the home that will bring pleasure through the coming years. Shop wisely - Shop well at the Martin Furniture Co. Check this list for values in home furnishings. T T RECLINERS, your choice of vinyl upholstery, reg. $99.95, SPECIAL $56.88 ROCKER-RECLINERS, choice offabric or vinyl upholstery, reg. $149.95, SPECIAL $124.88 LA-Z-BOY RECLINERS, choice of fabric or vinyl upholstery, reg. $259.95, SPECIAL $159.88 PLATFORM ROCKERS, vinyl andfabric combination, reg. $44.95, SPECIAL $39.88 BARREL BACK CHAIRS, choice of color, reg. $99.88, SPECIAL $89.88 Small sewing ROCKERS with upholstered seats, ONLY $49.95 BOSTON ROCKERS, reg. $59.95, SPECIAL $49.88 2 pc. LIVING ROOM SUITES, sofabed and chair upholstered in. Herculon plaid, SPECIAL $139.88 12 pc. LIVING ROOM ENSEMBLE, sofabed with matching chair upholstered in Herculon plaid, 2 end tables, coffee table, 2 lamps, 2 pillows and 3 glass trays, SPECIAL $169.88 2 pc. Spanish Style LIVING ROOM SUITE, sofa and chair upholstered in black vinyl, SPECIAL $279.88 2 pc. Early American Style LIVING ROOM SUITE, upholstered in choice of floral, tweed or print upholstery, quality construction, reg. $399.95, SPECIAL $349.88 5 pc. Maple finish DINETTE SET, table with leaf and 4 matching chairs, SPECIAL $159.88 5 pc. DINETTE SET, table with leaf and 4 matching chairs, SPECIAL $69.88 3 pc. DINETTE SET, table with leaf and 2 matching chairs, SPECIAL $39.88 7 pc. DINETTE SET, table with leaf and 6 matching chairs, SPECIAL $99.88 Child's TABLE with \2 matching CHAIRS, ONLY $24.88 5 pc. Cedar BEDROOM SUITES, poster bed, double dresser with mirror, chest and pair of lamps, reg. $499.95, SPECIAL $429.88 5 pc. Maplefinish BEDROOM SUITES, choice of spindle or poster bed, chest, double dresser with mirror and pair of lamps, SPECIAL $289.88 5 Drawer CHESTS, reg. $59.95, SPECIAL $49.88 Sweetheart CHESTS by Lane, completely cedar lined, extra special value, reg. $124.95, SPECIAL $88.88 Knee hole DESKS, assorted styles and sizes, $48.88 up to $197.88 ELECTRIC ALARM CLOCKS, $5.95 and up j 7 pc. Brass FIREPLACE ENSEMBLE, pull chain screen, pair of andirons and 4 pc. fireset, reg. $99.50, SPECIAL $82.88 LOG BASKETS, choice of black or brass, ONLY $19.95 HASSOCKS, all styles, sizes and colors, $8.95 to $54.95 G.E. Portable HAIRDRYERS, reg. $19.95, SPECIAL $16.88 CLOTHES HAMPERS, assorted sizes and colors, $16.95 up to $28.95 Floor Model CONSOLE STEREO, complete with AM/FM radio, 8 track tape player and phonograph, SPECIAL $249.88 CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, 2 way power, reg. $39.95, SPECIAL $34.88 Sunbeam VACUUM CLEANERS, complete with attachments, SPECIAL $49.88 62 pc. set of STAINLESS STEEL FLATWARE, service for eight, ONLY $24.95 Kitchen STEP STOOLS, ONLY $24.95 G.E. Steam or Dry IRONS, SPECIAL $12.88 ELECTRIC CAN OPENERS by G.E., SPECIAL $12.88 TABLE LAMPS, excellent for living room or den, reg. $49.95 ea, SPECIAL $39.88 ea. Bedroom LAMPS, ceramic base, choice of colors, SPECIAL $8.88 pr. MARTIN fwniKr *•" "Where Good Furniture is Never Expensive"