Rappahannock News, December 18, 1975

RICHMOND 19, VA, Volume XXVII, Number 6 WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18,1975 FIFTEEN CENTS 4-4^ Harold Foster looks on as Santa gives Lisa Foster oranges when he paid a visit to the Flint Hill Christmas party Sunday. A sumptuous buffet and a Christmas pageant was enjoyed by a full house. James Hitt decorates a bulletin board in his classroom at Rappahannock County Elementary School. All of the rooms were festively arrayed for the holiday season. It will soon be here i This classroom door at R. C. E. S. along with all of the others in the school and decorated for Christmas. Annette Fletcher and Rex Presgraves put on the finishing touches. m Signs of Christinas are visible everywhere and certainly abound in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wayland at Sperryville. Mrs. Wayland over a period of seven years, has made all of these tree ornaments. She has utilized eggs shells, tuna fish cans, bits and scraps of material, beads and braid.

Slappahamuirk Nma Published Thursday Moraine at Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia, 23747, by th* 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 67S-3349 I ‘Revenue Sharing’ THE Federal “Revenue Sharing” program was originally funded for a five-year period. When that period expires at the end of 1976, the program should be shoved in the trash can. It was ill - conceived, has been carried out sloppily, and is anabberration of the notion of responsible government. Every American who says he’s concerned about taxes, both local and federal— and that category must surely include every adult who’s ever given a moment’s thought to the subject—should be urging his Representative and Senators to do away with this extravagant, irresponsible boondoggle. We know that this attitude is not widely shared by local officials. They think “Revenue Sharing” is just dandy. They get all those wonderful dollars from Washington, with far too few strings attached, and who’s to say how they spend them? Several attempts by this newspaper to obtain a clear picture of how “Revenue Sharing” funds have been used thus far in this area have failed to come up with anything substantial. In far too many instances, these funds have been used for almost trivial projects, at a time when it has become increasingly difficult to obtain funds for truly basic and worthwhile projects, such as upgrading municipal water supplies. IF THE federal government truly has revenues to “share” with localities, then let it go specifically for things that are really needed, instead of being spent on sidewalks that nobody walks on, easy chairs for town councilman (actually!), on bureaucratic doodads and gimcracks. But a better question is why —if the federal government is really collecting more revenues than it needs, which is the underlying assumption of “sha ing” a “surplus”—then why aren’t federal taxes cut accordingly? Then, if localities or states need extra revenues for badly needed projects—and projects that are needed, not merely desired by some bureaucratic lobby—then extra taxing ability will be available. The important difference between this approach and “Revenue Sharing” would be that local officials would have to stand up and be counted on tax-raising issues. As things now stand, local officials can practically avoid responsibility altogether. A study of “Revenue Sharing” conducted by the Southern Regional Council, a public interest organization with representation in eleven states, concludes that “revenue sharing tends to insulate local officials from citizen involvement.” Required hearings, as stipulated by the law, have more often than not been ignored in deciding how to spend “Revenue Sharing” funds, and an audit of these funds to the public has, as we noted, been sketchy. THE Southern Council concluded that unless strong Federal standards for citizen participation are written into the law, “Revenue Sharing” should not, perhaps, be refunded at all. We’d be even more emphatic: End the “Revenue Sharing” sham and return local tax-raising accountability to the local level, where citizens can have a truly meaningful voice.□ “Close-up” The closeup, an artist’s brush pictured last week, was identified by a number of readers, correctly and a number also guessed it to be a turkey’s beard, wbich is interesting for the season. Mae F. Smoot of Washington, Va. was the name drawn from the entries. Others to correctly identify the object included Mrs. Virginia Facchina, Randy Jenkins, Sharon Kay Settle, Everett S. Webb, Robert Priest, Dorothy C. Jordan and Evan Carpenter. Mae Smoot will receive a year’s subscripion to the Rappahannock News. Incidentally, we failed to identify the abject pictured the week of December 4 which was the spout of a tea x»t Letters to the editor Hunters answer Editor: While there may be many who agree with “Disgusted,” there are some of us who do not! Not all hunters get their enjoyment out of hunting in the same manner. Some like to go to the woods, sit and wait for a deer to come by, and then shoot it, while others of us like to take our jeer hounds to the woods and hear i good deer chase. While killing a buck deer is the main objective of this, it is not often accomplished, and certainly lot as often as some people would lave you believe. Some hunters have been called lazy because they use jeeps to go lunting instead of walking. Well, [ don’t believe a hunter would call “Disgusted” lazy because he or she rode to town instead of walking to town. The use of four wheel drive vehicles, C.B. radios, walkie-talkies, and other hunting equipment is only a sign of progress. As a matter of fact progress has almost put the hunter out of a place to hunt. Maybe that’s why hunters are seen along the road so much! As for the traffic problem on the Fodderstack road, this is caused mostly by curious people stopping and wanting to know what’s going on. We believe the law enforcement officers of this county have far more serious problems confronting them than a few cars For kindergartens Editor: Please take a few minutes and help me begin a petition to persuade the School Board members and Supervisors to start a kindergarten for Rappahannock’s little ones. It is not a frill but the foundation for future years (just ask a good teacher, not to mention great educators). The lifetime patterns for learning and growing can be so much more carefully encouraged in kindergarten than in first grade when just about everything outside of the house and yard is terribly confusing. The most important and lasting education takes place when children are first learning to sing together, playing games, listening to others and sharing their own experiences. Firstgrade is a big step up from the “garden of Children” to reading and writing. Shortened days are usual for most kindergarten and could possibly be scheduled to make more efficient use of space. The School Board members and Supervisors are backing into a corner and may lose accreditation for the whole school, which is illegal and unfair. I plead with you to support a full-fledged and State required kindergarten. Stop them from peddling four weeks of summer school as a full year. Growing takes time and a child can’t be expected to learn without it. After all “you get what you pay for.” Where are we spiritually and intellectually if we don’t love the beautiful little children here enough to educate them according to the law? The most important years in education are the first ones, not the last. Whether children stay in school and like it is greatly determined by what we make it like for them at age five. Please give them every chance to be as alive as possible. Your generous effort will be appreciated for a thousand generations. Mary Beth Martin parked along the Fodderstack road. In closing let us say to those who are disgusted, if they will attend to their own affairs and not those of the hunter, maybe they won’t be so disgusted! Some of the Criticized Hunters SPECIAL NOTICE When the Editor of our local newspaper agreed with disgusted on how the citizens of Flint Hill should hunt and how they should raise their deer, she should have known she was questioning the integrity and the sportsmanship of the Flint Hill Community. I personally think that she owes the community of Flint Hill a written apology. Yours truly, Charles^ H. Foster Flint Hill, Virginia To The Hunters: I have not questioned the integrity of the community of Flint Hill. Some of my best friends live there. I have indeed, questioned the sportsmanship of a limited number of hunters who “listen” to a good chase with gun in hand or within reach while parked on the roadside impeding traffic. Sarah Latham Town decorations are appreciated Editor: Our mayor-council members, with interested citizens, should be commended for the beautiful appropriate decorations so in keeping with our lovely, quaint town. As we walk or drive along we catch the Joy and Sweet Christmas Spirit displayed in their talented handwork. Your Senior Citizen Mayes Campbell

o»o«o«o*o BRADFORD’S 1 o * o•c • 9 • c*o u Flint Hill The Store With More” 675-3593 1 BRADFORD’S SERVE YOUR GUESTS THE BEST | We have in stock a good selection of Taylor New York State f and Great Western Champagnes and Wines, imported Lan> cers by the bottle or a three bottle gift pack. We also carry other good dinner wines, such as the Paul Masson line, Mogan Davids, Italian Swiss Colony, Gallo, Manischewitz r and others. We are licensed to sell the 20% fortified wines » of which we have a good selection. We also have the usual . popular priced brands; Imported and Domestic Beers, Bar r Supplies, Drink Mixes and Ice. BRADFORD'S Since considerable interest was taken in last week’s I ad, we thought that if perhaps you missed it we would run it again—so here goes. 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 I and gravy for $3.00 extra. r If you would like, we will furnish and prepare your I complete dinner, the turkey, dressing, gravy, fresh cranberries or cranberry sauce, the vegetables and r 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 I country hams, and the Hormel sugar-cured hams. We [ will fully cook these for you for $3.00 extra. For items that you would like us to cook, we would appreciate orders by Sunday, December 21. BRADFORD’S FRESH FANCY FRUIT—VEGETABLES— NUTS — CANDY ■ Oranges, tangerines, tangelos, Kumquats, pink and • white grapefruit, avocados, pineapples, western pears, white and red grapes, bananas, red and golden deliSL cious apples, lemons and limes. Fruit Baskets Made » to Order. } I Choose your Christmas Vegetables from this Complete Line: cauliflower, broccoli, yams, red ripe tomatoes, cherry salad tomatoes, red or green cabbage, cucumbers, peppers, curly endive, romaine, fresh green parsley, spring onions, radishes, carrots, packaged salad mix, lettuce, celery, celery hearts, pole beans, corn on the cob, fresh kale, fresh spinach and whole cranberries. Walnuts, Brazil Nuts, Almonds, Pecans, Mixed Nuts, Roasted Peanuts, cocoanuts, white and dark Sunmaid Raisins. Fresh bulk, packaged and boxed candies. Large Assortment. Party Size packaged potato chips, peanuts, mints and potato sticks. ALL OF THIS SPECIAL CHRISTMAS QUALITY BRADFORD’S We ran this ad a few weeks ago and since it proved very effective, and with the holiday season coming up, we thought we would try it again--Just to remind you that. " ' ITS PARTY TIME AGAIN For your next party—dinner party or get-together we would be glad to talk with you about our delicatessen line most of which is available in any quantity from pints to gallons, such as potato salad, cole slaw, macaroni salad, pickles, olives, cheese spreads and dips, lasagna, pickled peppers, sausages, melon balls, cooked country hams, whole or thin sliced for biscuits or sandwiches, whole cooked turkeys or sliced breasts, barbecued chicken or spareribs, honeydipped chicken in your choice of pieces, cooked just the way you like it, all seafood in season. We also carry more than 30 brands of beer, some of which are available in kegs or half kegs. We stock a fairly good selection of dinner wines and champagnes, all competitively priced. We already know your affair will be a success, and if there is any way our line will help make it so, please see us. Bar supplies, drink mixes and ice Open 7 Days a Week We would appreciate your order several days in advance l J BRADFORD’S NOTHING TAKES THE PLACE OF FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS i Poinsettas $10.00, $12.50, $15.00, $18.50 and $20.00 Jerusalem Cherries $10.00 Florists made Wreaths For Doors or Memorials Fresh and Green $5.00, $5.75, $7.50 and $8.25 Table Centerpieces or Mantel Decorations $6.00, $7.50, $8.00, $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00 These are all very unique and will add just the Christmas Touch You Are Looking For. Look these over while selection is at its best. BRADFORD’S Since we have added several new departments this year and are now in the process of taking on other new lines, we think we are justified in adopting our new slogan, “The Store With More.” I 1 \ X \ ffrC All of us here would like to wish our customers, our friends and our neighbors a veryj Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Our New Restaurant is open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch, dinners ^ and carry outs. Fountain Service. Quick, Courteous Service-Try Us. Thanks. 4

WOODVILLE NEWS By MRS. JUNE CLARK Friday evening Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Winfrey III of Newport News were visitors of Mrs. H. B. Winfrey and Mrs. Dillard Glenn. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Collier Fox of Luray were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Clark and Misty Hitt. The Seasons of Prayer Meeting was held Tuesday in the home of Mrs. Raymond Johnson and she was program leader. Mr. and Mrs. Julian Brown of Culpeper were Wednesday afternoon visitors of Robert L. Brown. Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson entertained for dinner having as guests Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Johnson, Ricky and Christy Johnson who were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Highlander and Mrs. Jessie Dailey of Culpeper. Mrs. B. G. Titchenell and Mrs. Clifton Clark were Thursday visitors in Front Royal. There will be a carolsing at W’oodville Baptist Church on Sunday, December 21 at 6:30 p.m. with a social hour to follow. Mrs. Amos Butler was a guest last week of her son and daughterin-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Butler in McLean. Mrs. Butler accompanied her home Friday and l1 - spent the afternoon. Ldward Butler of Bristow was a weekend guest of his mother, Mrs. Amos Butler. Mrs. Roadcap Atkins of Amiss - ville and Miss Margaret Atkins of Winchester and Thomas Orange of Takoma Park, Md. were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Orange. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bankston celebrated their anniversary Thursday at the Bavarian Chef restaurant at Shelby. HUNTLY Mr. and Mrs. James Costello and Jamie were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Giles Partlowe in Bentonville. Mrs. Laura Fidler had as Sunday dinner guests: Mrs. Kate Scott. Dusty Sealock, Mark Wines, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas.Fidler and Keithen, all of Front Royal. Mrs. Don Deal and Michael of Culpeper were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Orley Seal while Mr. Deal was in Winchester on Reserve duty.n 1 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 We will be CLOSED for Christmas & Inventory MONDAY. DECEMBER 22nd thru SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27th Also CLOSED NEW YEAR'S EVE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31st and NEW YEAR'S DAY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 1st See us in January for our SPECTACULAR REMNANTS AND AFTER INVENTORY SALE. Early's Carpet Sales & Service —TWO LOCATIONS— Route 21 1 • Amissville -937-4404 502 N. Main Sr., Culpeper -825-8232 Ladies preparing for the Bicentenniel pageant next year sew costumes for the event. They met last week at the home of Mrs. Roger Sentz near Washington. Present were Mrs. Ted Resting, Mrs. Sentz, Mrs. Waldron O’Connor and Mrs. Samuel Caldow. VIEWTOWN CASTLETON MRS. GLADYS DODSON Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson and Sherry Reid were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Dodson and family in Rixeyville. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson and family were Friday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Estes in Culpeper. Sunday guests of the Dodsons were Mrs. Donald Settle and Donnie. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reid and family were Saturday night guests of Mrs. Annie Reid in Opal. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hitt were Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hitt of Rixeyville and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Streets of Merryfield. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cook were Mr. and Mrs. Bernice Necomer and Darlene of *> ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Dunne of Madison announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Eileen, to David Ray Sisk, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Sisk of Boston. Miss Dunne is a 1975 graduate of Madison County High School and is presently employed by Blue Bell, Inc. Mr. Sisk is a senior at Rappahannock County High School. The wedding is planned for December 27.□ Centreville and Eugene Cook and Roger of Culpeper. Sunday guests of Mrs. Robert Settle were Mrs. Lilly Settle and Jean of Culpeper, Robert B. Settle of Amissville and Bruce Settle. LIBRARY LINES Just in time for the holidays, is the library’s newest lot of books. There are a hundred titles for the youngsters, most of which they can read themselves. Another hundred are adventure, romance, hot rod, fun reading, for more mature readers. Do you know where you’re going after high school? If you want information on careers come to the library. Some examples of the subjects you’ll find are computer programming, beauty culture, law enforcement, accounting, photography, teaching, and many more. Stock up on reading for pleasure and profit before Christmas, since the library will be closed from December 23 and will reopen January 2. Don’t forget the Christmas party for the small ones on Friday, December 19, at 2:30 at the Parish Hall. Happy Holidays to you all.D T«n«*ys Downtown Supor Market 2.% E. .laekson Streef Front Royal Uaalltott HAMS ^ $1.59 lb. Whole or Shank halves Butt halves $1.69 lb. Good selection of fresh frozen Shenandoah Turkeys for Christmas

a?3* security ( Electric Farmland preservation conference FARMLAND preservation will be the subject of a conference sponsored by the RappahannockRapidan Planning District Commission, with the cooperation of the Piedmont Environmental Council of Warrenton and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Extension Service. The Virginia Farm Bureau will be invited to participate, and serve as sponsors if they desire, according to Kenneth Oestreich, land use planner for the regional planning district. At the Planning District Commission’s meeting Thursday night, December 11, Oestreich’s plans for the regional farming conference were endorsed by the commissioners . January 23 has been set as the date of tne conference, which will probably take place at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper, Oestreich said. The District land use planner hopes conference participants will turn their attention to the local aspects of farmland preservation problems and solutions. The conference will be open to the public. ALSO at the Planning District meeting last week, the regional BAKE SALE Cub Scouts of Pack 123 will have a bake sale Saturday, December 20 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on the porch of The Country Store. Anyone with donations may drop them at the store or call 675-3257 for pickup.D planners rejected an “Emergency Energy Conservation” program which had been submitted for their review by the State Division of Planning. That program would use $295,000 in federal funds to seek out people who need help with their fuel bills or in “winterizing” their houses. The Planning Commissioners thought that the program was “top heavy administratively” according heavy administratively” and would duplicate services already offered, according to Dick McNear, Fauquier’s Zoning Engineer and one of the county’s members on the regional commission. Other agencies wnich already exist offer similar services, McNear said. The welfare department helps people who need money for fuel or firewood and VPI has agents who can offer help and advice on winterizing houses and buildings. In short, Planning District Commissiohers concluded the program could be better administered by local agencies and they pointed out that winter would be past and the problem over by the time a new state agency could be established, Kenneth Oestreich said. The results of a poll on Revenue Sharing will be forwarded to state and federal representatives, District Planning Commission members decided. The Regional Planning staff polled local government officials in regard to Revenue Sharing, the program through which federal money is returned to local governments, usually with limitations on how the funds can be used. Revenue Sharing is under scrutiny by members of Congress, and there has been some talk of discontinuing it. Most of the 29 local government officials who responded to the poll WE HAVE MOVEDM ! I - At MODERN FLORISTS has moved to their new location 203 N. Main Street, Culpeper We now offer you 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 have extended our novelty line and glassunre items. Place your orders for Christmas plants and flowers early. We can send flowers by wire service everywhere -/f it's Flowers. Say it with ours' MODERN FLORISTS 203 N. Main St. Culpeper Phone 825- 9011 want to see Revenue Sharing continued. Only two wanted to see Revenue Sharing stopped, though five offered “no opinion” or “no comment.” THE regional planners reluctantly acknowledged that the “Area Health Systems Agency” is here to stay and endorsed a $250,000 request for funds from the Department of Health Education and Wei fare. Two years ago, the district planners had let their Congressmen know that they disapproved pending federal legislation to establish the regional health agency. But last week, acknowledging that the federal program has been established, over their protests, they agreed to organize their own area agency, rather than wait for a higher level of government to come in and establish it for them.D RCHS honor roll THE RCHS honor roll for the second six-week period has been announced. Eighth Grade — Aletha Adkins, Sherry Atkins, Beverly Frye, Rebecca Hottle, Lynn Pullen, Judy Lynn, Stacy Skowronski, Denise Wingfield, Marion Eastham, Belinda Bailey, Linda Thornhill, Connie Wharton, Tony Armentrout, Brian Scott, Tony Wayland, David Atkins, Douglas Nichols, Greg Bright, Bill Anderson. Ninth Grade—Barbara Martin, Kay Jenkins, Carol Atkins, Frances Gray, Judy Nicholson, Penny Chadwell, Pam Niskanen, Julia Gordon, Karen Murray, Melanie Thornhill, Sarah Massie, Natalie Swindler, John Facchina, C. M. Green, Kenny Norman, Jimmy Calvert. Tenth Grade—Patsy Vest, Kim Reid, Peggy Ubben, Virgie Pendleton, Sheila Bailey, Donna Stover, Debbie Knighting, Margaret Johnson, Thomas Jett, Scott Jenkins, David Hudson, Robert Payne, Greg Stump, Brooke Miller, Bryant Welch, Chip Frye, Jeff Foster, Curtis Nichols, Ronnie Parker, Jimmie Swindler, Richard Settle, Steve Jenkins. Eleventh Grade — Patsy Robinson, Donna Cannon, Carol Skowronski, Connie Wharton, Doug Cumins. Twelfth Grade — Violet Scott, Wanda Jett, Cindy Cumins, Pat Dodson, Carolyn Dodson, Joyce Releford, Beverly Brown, Sue Titchenell, Millie North, Raye Rector, Tom Metzinger, Sam Dwyer, Barry Adkins, Marc Perdue.□ CHRISTMAS CARDS £ GIFT WRAPPING BOXED AND INDIVIDUALS CARDS FOR AUNTS — UNCLES — NIECE NEPHEW — COUSINS — GRANDPARENTS MOTHER — FATHER — SON & FAMILY DAUGHTER & HER HUSBAND AND MANY OTHER SPECIAL CARDS. 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Kidwell-Alther wedding Mr. and Mrs. John M. Alther Jr. Miss Christine Ellen Kidwell. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Kidwell of Flint Hill became the bride of John M. Alther. Jr. on December 6. 1975. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alther. Sr. of Culpeper. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. William Ferguson in the Culpeper United Methodist Church. Robert Swift of Brandy' Station played the wedding music and Mrs. Dale Gulas of Richmond was soloist. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. Her gown was of Chantilly lace fashioned with a scalloped Sabrina neckline, long sleeves and tiered skirt which ended in a Cathedral train. Her pearled headpiece held her elbow length veil trimmed in lace. She wore her grandmother’s pearls and carried a cascade of red and white carnations with holly. Miss Shirley Kidwell was maid of honor for her sister. Her gown had a cream lace bodice and forest green velvet skirt. Her bouquet was of red and mint green pompons with holly. Bridesmaids were Miss Debbie Jeffries and Mrs. Carey Kelly of Amissville and Miss Ronda Farmer, the bridegroom’s cousin of Alexandria. They wore gowns of Burgundy velvet and cream lace and carried bouquets of white pompons and pink carnations with holly. Margaret Farmer of Alexandria was flower girl. She was dressed in burgundy velvet and carried a basket of flower petals. Artie Kidwell of Manassas was ring bearer. Both are cousins of the bride. Keith Will of Front Royal was best man and ushers were Kim Thomas, and Bryan Settle of Culpeper and the bride’s brother, Roger Kidwell, Jr. A reception was held at Airlie Lodge, Warrenton and a tiered wedding cake made by Mrs. Geneva Pierson of Amissville was served. Mr. and Mrs. Alther will make their home in Culpeper.□ PICTURE FRAMING AND ART SUPPLIES WARREN PAINT AND SUPPLY CO. Main Street And Blue Ridge Avenue 635-9674 FRONT ROYAL, VA. iD&sien&rs end ©t Custom CeArin&fe cwdL fumifvu^c* Specialising in ICiicWiS* Zqux&ox ‘'Tops ,£©ihr ©©ms ^ndi IB©okccw£&s 2VH am Soy Struts WASHINGTON,VIRGINIA ~6 75~'52S,f Ttai Mrs. Virginia Miller, council member and treasurer of the Town of Washington, is pleased with the Christmas decoration. Garlands of greenery, a candle and red bow grace the street signposts. -:--> FLINT HILL Mrs. H.C. Pullen spent last week with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Putnam in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Pullen had as their guests Tuesday Mrs. Ruth Lillard and Ed Howard of Falls Church. Eli Grigg of Falls Church was the Friday guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. Granville Eastham and enjoyed a day of hunting. Andy Nichols of Lynchburg College arrived home for Christmas vacation with his family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nichols, Tuesday. Leslie Nichols was the guest of Heather Henry at a performance of “The Nutcracker” by the Washing Tree sale Cub Scouts of Pack 123 are conducting a project to finance their activities during the year by selling Christmas trees. December 20, Saturday, they are scheduled to work at the Old Sperryville Firehouse from 10 a.m. until noon, at Burkes Store in Woodville from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., and at Flint Hill firehouse from 3 until 4:30 p.m. Sunday December 21, hours are Sperryville from 1 until 2:30 p.m. and at Flint Hill from 3 until 4:30 p.m.^ ton Ballet Company. They were accompanied by Mrs. Kent Henry of Castleton. Mrs. Clarence McCulloch of Fairfax spent several days this week with Mrs. M.H. Brady. Weekend guests of Mrs. Mary B. Pullen were Mrs. Johnnie Sowers and J.J. of Arlington and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crane and Cathy Sue of Lanham, Md. John B. Browning of Charlottesville spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Browning. Mrs. Ethel Pullen was a Sunday night guest of Mrs. Christine Vest. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. William Wade and family in Chantilly. Mrs. Hattie Lillard is spending this week with the Lillards.D New Hours for the Rappahannock National Bank beginning January 5, 1976 are Monday through Friday 9 to 3 p.m. Fri evenings 5 tO 7:30 p.m. WE HELP YOU DO If YOURSELF: 8 Commonwealth LUMBER AND HARDWARE CENTER Lumber Hardware Building Materials 1 Building Plans Z Ceiling Tile Z Doers Z Floor Tile Z Flooring Z Formica (Laminated) Z Windows I Garden Supplies II Insulation II Lawn Mowers II Millwork II Moldings II Roofing II Wall Board . Paneling □ Pegboard rJ Plywood Jj Power Tools i i Sapolin Paints □ Siding U Sta-Dri Commonwealth Corporation Free Delivery 1 424 Manassas St. Front Royal 635-2176

BOSTON NEWS BY MRS. MARIE ATKINS Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson of Reva were callers Saturday of Mrs. Anna Dodson who Sunday visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jenkins inSperryville. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall (files of Wytheville were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Giles, and all were dinner guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thornhill. Mrs. Olney Kennedy of Etlan spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs.John Minnis of Winchester were recent callers of Mr. and Mrs. James Kilby. Mrs. George Butler and Mrs. Jesse Hawkins visited J.S. Weaver Wednesday in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Bridges have as their guest, his sister, Mrs. Charlotte Robinson of West Va. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jenkins entertained Mr. and Mrs. Granville Smith for supper Saturday. Mrs. Virginia Minder of Opal, Randolph Lee and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Roca of Clarksville. Md. were Mrs. Waldron O’Connor, chairperson of the Bicentenniel pageant which will take place next year at Montpelier, checks out a costume to be used. The pageant committee is very busy preparing for the June pageant. The greatest need in the world today is loveMore love for each other and more love for Cod above. GEEST Private Ambulance C emetery Memorial* 10.') Sperryville Rd. 82.>-039.> Culpeper. Va. Someone Care* Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hensley Sr. and Mrs. Gladys Schlosser. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Deal and Larry of Arlington visited Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Naide over the weekend. Mrs. Clarence Jenkins spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Gaines at Gainesville and was accompanied home by them for the weekend. Mrs. Hazel Barfield and granddaughter Debbie wen- Thursday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barfield Jr. in Leesburg. The Robert Barfields Sr. of Berryville were weekend guests of Mrs. Hazel Barfield. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan were weekend guests of their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Donald Padgett, Donald and Michelle in Williamsburg. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Frazier were visited Friday by Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins, Sperryvilleand Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Michele. Visiting the Rev. W. B. Dennis Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dennis of Alexandria. Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston were Saturday callers of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Payne at Woodville. The Rev. and Mrs. Benny Hornsby of Fort Belvoir were over nighl visitors Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Hoskins, and had dinner Sunday with the Gordon Thornhill family. They were joined for diner by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Curtis of Culpeper, Mrs. Marie Ward and Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill. Paul Fincham of Camp Le.Jeune. N. C. spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. .John Lamb and visited Mrs. Blanche Fincham at Woodville. Mrs. Ray Frazier and Michele visited her mother Mrs. Marvin Meade in Culpeper Saturday. Mrs. Chester Weaver, Mrs. Roy Beck, Mrs. Bill Burke, Mrs. Faye Casey and Mrs. George Tidier spent Saturday in Manassas. Bridge party Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer and Mrs. Mary Quaintance of Sperryville were co-hostesses at a bridge party held Wednesday evening at the parish house in Washington. Guests were Mrs. L. M. Carter HI, the Rev. Jennings Hobson III, Mrs. George Davis, Mrs. Henry M. Keyser, Mrs. G. W. Smith, Mrs. Frank Spalding, Mrs. B. J. Wood, Mrs. Bill Miller, Mrs. Emory Russell, Mrs. T. M. Triplett, Mrs. John S. Browning, Mrs. A. H. Keyser, Mrs. B. M. Miller, Mrs. F. M. Bumgardner, Mrs. T, R Rurford, Mrs. C. W. Fannon, ^ jr Jr Jr Jr » •mm •mm •mm •mm •MW •Mm •Mm •Mm •M Jr., Mrs. W. G. Eastham, Jr., Mrs. Elmo Flynt, Mrs. R. V. Snead, Mrs. L. J. Turner, Mrs. Mary Lea, Mrs. Thomas Massie, Mrs. Thomas Eastham, Mrs. Francis Updike, Mrs. Fred Fischer, Mrs. Kent Henry, Mrs. William L. Wake, Ms. Patricia Azano, Mrs. Harry Lee Smith, Mrs. Louis Moore, Jr., Mrs. Eric Adamson and Mrs. R. E. Wood. Prizes went to Mrs. Snead, Mrs. Adamson, Mrs. Henry, Mrs. Massie, Ms. Azano and Mrs. Henry Keyser. sr •VT’ •jflr •jAr *j^t SUGGESTIONSt * ft ft ft ft ft ft REE DELIVERY UP TO CHtiSTMAS EVE RANGES REFRIGERATORS COLOR TELEVISION BUCK & WHITE TELEVISION AUTOMATIC WASHERS EUREKA VACUUM CLEANERS * I % k % % Free delivery up to Dec. 24 FURNITURE COMPANY ? FRONT ROYAL. V A. £ PHONE 635-2765 &

Cindy Cumins Christmas vacation is finally here! To welcome the coming of Christmas, the S. C. A. sponsored a Christmas assembly on Friday afternoon with special selections from Mrs. Bomberger and the choir, a play by the R. C. H. S, faculty and a guest speaker, Rev. Jennings Hobson of Washington. The Christmas Assembly is always a favorite with R. C. H. S. students—whether it's the assembly or the fact that vacaion is here, they're always a lively audience. Two representatives from Lord Fairfax Community College, the financial aid director and the adDANCE December 20 Rapp. Com. Center Washington, Va. $ I A( ) 9 til V 'SU 1 ( I TALK' n. i\\ hand in at. -a plaijinr] nr Kjirval rook & roll u il h Hlu. 'S and oounl r i| roots PANTHER TALES missions director, met with the seniors this week. They discussed some of the workings of Lord Fairfax , the fields of study available, and some facts about financial aid. It was a very informative presentation. A “needs assessment committee” has been visiting the school to study some of our space problems at R. C. H. S. The senior class is giving away tickets for donations to help fund their senior trip later on this year. There will be several ticket drawings which will make ticket holders eligible for: first prize, a black and white television; second prize, a “trimlite” camera; and third prize, a choice of a ladies necklace or a man's watch. Be sure to watch out for those, seniors! Your drawing could make you a lucky winner! Some members of the National Honor Society stayed after school Tuesday to make Christmas cards for some of the elderly people in nursing homes. It was a lot of fun and helped put those who stayed in the spirit of Christmas. Don’t forget, our Panthers are playing Madison High at Madison this Friday night. Your support means a lot. Have a happy Christmas holiday! This CHRISTMAS cook your holiday dinner in The new A revolutionary rrmana Touchmatic MICROWAVE»OVEN ...is here. It ■» ihe >:i-v.,i\e incri uiih .1 mcniorv Makes Mncrov».ive livkint >imple .in 1-2-3' A »>>u t.in Jclr.'si and slo-cook • \ n combination • C ican-up 'n vjuick i<v• because you cook on serving plates, or paper plates • the lood gets hot So you and the kitchen stay cool • Stainless steel men interior vsipes clean in a jiffy, because splatters don't hake on • B g enough to roast a 20 pound lurkev • Digital clock on the control panel displays the lime in big bright numbers ^ hen cooking, it s a split second timer that shows remaining cooking time Then when cooking's done it "remembers" and displays the time of day automatically. • The Radarange osen saves energy Uses 50 to 75* < less electricity than a conventional range' ir ii du»a i Armmmm ir> not Come in for a demonstration. And ask about our fabulous trade-in deals. Whitmore & Arnold Purcellville. Ya. Phone 338-7123 Bestline Appliance •)1 E. Lee St. Warrenton. Va. Phone 317-2350 Robert J. Clatterbuck Flint Hill. Va. Phone 67')-3378 Flint Hill Fire and Rescue personnel along with the members of the Ladies Auxiliary, families and guests were at the annual Christmas party held Sunday evening. Among the young people present were Tammy Settle, Cindy Bywaters, Dough Bywaters, standing; Kim Hall, Sandra Foster and Winston Harris. Christmas program set at Wakefield A Christmas program, dedication of the new facilities and an open house at Wakefield Country Day School, at Huntly will be held Friday evening, December 19, at 7:30. The Christmas program will include the lighting of Advent candles, carol singing and a play, “Christmas Presents,” adapted by Michael Moody, die English instructor, from O’Henry’s “Gift of the Magi.” The program will mark the first public use of Wake field’s new auditorium which will be dedicated in a brief ceremony during the evening. An open house will follow the program so that guests will have an opportunity to inspect the new facilities which include, in addition to the auditorium, five classrooms, a library and a locker room. □ NOW... at K.F.C. Country Style BARBECUE RIBS and BARBECUED CHICKEN EAT IN or TAKE HOME! COUNTRY STYLE BARBECUE RIBS PikPak 2 Pieces Ribs, Roll.1.19 Snak Pak 2 Pieces Ribs, Cole Slaw, Roll.1.39 Dinner Pak 3 Pieces Ribs, Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Roll.2.10 Family Pak 9 Pieces Ribs—Just Ribs.4.95 Bucket O'Ribs 15 Pieces Ribs, 7 Rolls.8.25 Visit the Colonel l^fititdty fried fikickn WINCHESTER mag, 4** FRONT ROYAL 1042 Borryvlllo Avo. jjjjj||gjj 1210 N. Royal Avo. Phona 667-0212 ^ Phono 635-7119

OBITUARIES Golden •:Mrs. Alma Ardelle Golden of Front Royal died December 13, 1975 in Shawnee Springs Nursing Home, Winchester. She was 90 years old, the widow of Giles Mellon Golden. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Grimsley and Mary Howard Grimsley, and a native of Rappahannock. She was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Stanley Golden of Front Royal; six daughters, Mrs. Charles E. Burke, Mrs. Frank Edmonds, Mrs. Paul Jones, all of Front Royal, Mrs. William Gassert of Fairfax, Mrs. George Hawkins, Sperryville and Mrs. D.M. Sullivan of Martinsburg, W. Va.; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Tuesday at the Maddox Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Interment was in Prospect Hill Cemetery. □ Jones Mrs. Daisy Wines Jones, 42, of Flint Hill died December 9, 1975 in Lynn Care Center, Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal. She was a native of Rappahannock, daughter of Elias Wines and the late Mamie Henry Wines of Chester Gap. Besides her father, she is survived by her husband, Clarence E. Jones and three sons, Clarence D., John C. and Randall W. Jones, all of Flint Hill; two brothers, Waldo Wines of Chester Gap and Ray Wines of Woodbridge; seven sisters, Mazie Williams, Hazel Williams, Virgie Ubben, Helen Seal, and Lou Williams, all of Chester Gap, Mae Engle of Charles Town, W.Va. and Mrs. Marlen Wines of Front Royal; two half-brothers, Ford Lee Haun and Herman Haun. A funeral service was held Friday from the Chester Gap Baptist Mission conducted by the Rev. Roy Mathena and the Rev. James Burke. Interment was in Prospect Hill Cemetery.□ Green Lula Belle Green, 79, of Warrenton died December 11, 1975 at the Manassas Manor Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hitt and a native of Rappahannock County. Survivors are a son, John Marvin Green of Warrenton, three daughters, Mrs. Flossie Mae Bywaters of Warrenton, Mrs. Grace Edwards of Fairfax and Mrs. Kathleen Hoffman of Delanco, N.J.; one sister, Mrs. Susie Priest and one brother, Milton Hitt, both of Amissville; seventeen grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Moser Funeral Home Sunday with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery.□ 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, or physical 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 contacting the Old Dominion Eye Bank and Research, Inc., 408 North 12th Street, Richmond, 23219.□ CHURCH NOTICES A Candlelight Communion service will be held at the Sperryville United Methodist Church, Sunday evening, December 21 at 7:30. Special music will beprovided by the youth and adult choirs. The F.T. Baptist Church will have a Christmas program, Tuesday evening, December 23 at 7:30. A Sunday School program entitled “Wonderful Christmas Time" followed by a candlelight service will be presented at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville on Christmas Eve, December 24. at 7:30.□ USED CAR SALE PIEDMONT Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Inc. 8t4 N. Main St. Phone 825-2161 Culpeper, V«. .... Mrs. Alice Pullen and Mrs. Mable Lillard examine the festive table decorations made by Mrs. Flo Duvall and used for the Christmas party Sunday for the Fire Company and Auxiliary in Flint Hill. Pony Clubbers to go carolling Christmas Eve the Rappahannock 4-H Pony Clubbers and their horses will be Christmas carolling in Sperryville. The group will leave on horseback from Old Mill Stables precisely at 5 p.m. Each family must have a parent present. There will be a party afterward at the Stables. The last meeting of the 4-H Pony Club was held December 15 at Old Mill when the topic for discussion was Transportation of the Horse. Each member contributed a suggestion or a question which was then discussed. The leader, Moody Aylor, topped the discussion with the tale about the horse that would not get out of the trailer, which is highly unusual. The next meeting of this group will be December 29 at 5:30 at Old Mill Stables. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend.□ RAPPAHANNOCK TACK SHOP SI’IXI II. DISCO! \ TS DURING THE MONTH OP DECEMBER 15% Discount on these items New Zejaland Rugs Leather Handbags All English Bridles (hunt, raised, padded, etc.) Thelwell Gift Items (mugs, coasters, plaques, puzzles, books) Stirrups (Fillis & Eldonian) 10% Discount on these items Romika Rubber Riding Boots English and Western Girths English and Western Pads Halters, nylon and leather All Jewelry, numerous earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pins. 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CHESTER GAP NEWS MRS. BESSIE PARKS Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Williams were in College Park, Md. Friday, returning via Manassas where they called on their son, Murray Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Williams and children of Culpeper spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew R. Williams. Mrs. Bobby Williams entertained with a birthday party Saturday evening for her eleven-year-oldson, Ray Anthony “Tony.” Others present were: Timmy, Jeffery and Craig Williams; Virginia, Janie, and Molly Ubben; Jim Williams and Michael Lee Williams. Mr. and Mrs. James Fox and “J” visited friends, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Maxwell and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Leathan, in Annandale, Saturday. The Foxes were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Kreisher and also toured the FMC plant during open house there. Kassie, Michelle and Randy Earley, children of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Earley, spent Monday with ASC officers named COMMUNITY Committeemen of the Rappahannock County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) held a county convention in the county ASCS office at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16. The purpose of the convention was to elect committeemen and alternates to fill vacancies on the County ASC Committee, and to determine the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the County Committee for the coming year. As a result of this convention, members of the Rappahannock County ASC Committee for 1976 will be: Thomas R. Taylor, chairman; James F. Massie, vice chairman; Dabney M. Eastham, regular member; Thomas B. Massie, first alternate; and John A. Tapp second alternate. The County Committee is responsible for administering ASCS programs approved for Rappahannock County. This includes: reviewing, approving, and certifying forms and reports; carrying out an effective public information program to insure public understanding of ASCS programs; keeping the State ASC Committee informed of progress, problems, and farmer reactions involving the programs offered through the county ASCS office; and cooperating with other agencies to assure the best possible service to area farmers. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Hawkins of Falls Church announce the birth of a daughter, Kimberly Michalle, in Arlington Hospital December 2, 1975. Grandparents of the infant are Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hawkins of Washington, Mrs. Hawkins is the former Miss Joan Estes.□ Mrs. Fox and ".j ’>vhile the children’s parents and daughter, Amber Marie, went to Charlottesville. Stewart North of Marshall was Sunday dinner guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam North. This year instead of a Christmas party, the Chester Gap Homemakers Club dined out Tuesday evening. Those present were: Llewelyn Allison, Agent, and guest, Mary Hickerson, Nora Sealock, Lillian Fox, and Ethel Williams, Maybelle and Kim Gilkey and Doris Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Longmire, Denise and Michelle, spent Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Carl Longmire, Jr., in Stafford County. The bake sale at the Williams Store Saturday by the youth of the Baptist Mission was reported a success. The Chester Gap 4-H’ers had a Christmas party Monday in the Firehall with 17 members present, 4 adult leaders, and 4 guests including Mrs. Llewelyn Allison, agent. The 4-H girls entertained with two one-act plays, followed by a gift exchange and refreshments by leaders, Doris and Timmy Williams, Maybelle Gilkey, and Jimmy Williams. Dr. Marvin E. Nielsen who is in his 2nd year Family Practice residency at Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, Pa., was a weekend guest of his great grandmother, Mrs. M.M. Chastain and family at Cedarloft. The Chester Gap 4-H’ers will go carolling Tuesday evening, December 23, meeting at 6:30 at the home of Mrs. Maybelle Gilkey. The parents of the 4-H’ers are welcome to come also.O X-N . 203 Southgate Shopping Center Culpeper I Quality Wearing Apparel for a Warm Holiday For Giving or for Wearing, Special Selections in f 4 LADIES COATS and JACKETS XMAS STORE HOURS Monday thru Saturday 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. > Selection of Jackets for All Weather Ladies Handbags Leather Look BAGS AND TOTES Many Styles The carryall you can't do without in colors you’ll just love! Come. Zip out Lining Water Repellent and | Washable Tammy Fritts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reid Payne of Washington, has been named DAR Good Citizen by her fellow students and faculty. She was recognized in this capacity for her outstanding leadership, responsibility and patriotism. She will receive a pin from the Culpeper Minuteman Chapter of the DAR and will be feted with a tea and be eligible for state compition. Girls Scouts busy On Thursday, December 4, Girl Scout Cadette Troop 787 made plans for spending the night at the house of the leader, Mrs. Raney, later in the month. Members planned meals and what they were going to do there. So this past week, after the school dance, the troop spent the night at her house. That night they made cookies to hang on Christmas trees. The next morning (Saturday) they went out along the Rappahannock River to find plants. When they got back they made terrariums with the plants that were found. Next Thursday, December 18, members are going to have a Christmas party for their little brothers and sisters at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington from 4 to 5 p.m. By DeeDee Grant SHOOTING MATCH The Washington Fire Company and Rescue Squad shooting matches are being held every Friday night at the carnival grounds. There will be a match on Friday, December 26 and on Friday, January 2. 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WASHINGTON NEWS Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Forloines of Bryans Road, Md. Additional guests Saturday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley, and Mr. and Mrs. John R. Eastham, Edie and Richie. Tuesday guests of J. Stant Weaver to celebrate his birthday were Mr. and Mrs. Nick Penaranda and Crissy Walker of Fairfax, Mrs. A.B. Honts of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Thornhill, Mrs. George Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Butler and Paul, all of Boston. Mrs. B.M. Miller entertained at a birthday dinner Sunday for Mrs. Charles H. Estes of Sperryville. Other guests included Mr. Estes, Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Estes, Ken, Kim and Martha Susan, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hume, Mrs. Harald Havstad, Peter Havstad, and Martha Alther, all of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson and Eric of Luray, Rex Lindstrom and Bob Lindstrom of New Market. Mrs. Henry L. Miller of Luray visited Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett Sunday. Clarence Nicholson of Front Royal was the Sunday guest of Honors listed at Wakefield Wakefield Country Day School has announced top honors for the second grading period. First honors went to Ryan Barnes, Washington; David Graham, Markham; Anna Hawkins, Castleton; Bobby Gehringer, Front Royal; Scott Reid, Front Royal; Sean Marsh, Woodville; Will Warshauer, Woodville. Second honors went to Edwin Eastham, Huntly; Nancy Massie, Washington; Tara Welty, Washington; Melissa Hudson and Lori Smith, Front Royal; Eric Dutt and Tricia Bourque, Front Royal; Nichola Bischoff, Castleton; Ruth Holliday, Bentonville; Tara Labovitz, Sperryville; Joy Andreasen, Front Royal. Third honors went to Ashby Simmons, Amissville; Andrew Smith, Front Royal; Jeff Davies, Huntly; Danny Cook, Front Royal; Jennifer Scherschel, Flint Hill; Tim Mournighan, Front Royal; Dayton Ward, Front Royal, al; Dayton Ward, Front Royal; Willie Bozell, Huntly; Kim Muse, Front Royal; Kim Aylor, Sperryville. Holiday earning rules Earnings from holiday jobs can affect the monthly payments of students, housewives, and other people getting social security benefits, according to Philip E. Bettendorf, social security district manager in Winchester. The amount people earn from holiday jobs will cause a reduction in their social security checks if their total earnings for 1975 are over $2,520. “For every $2 you earn over $2,520, $1 in social security benefits is withheld,’’ Bettendorf added. “But no matter how much you earn for the year, you can get your full social security payment for any month in which you nei ther earn over $210 nor do substantial work in your own business.” People planning to take holiday jobs should notify social security as soon as possible if they know their earnings for this year will go over $2,520, according to Bettendorf. ‘‘Refunding overpayments to social security could cause hardship,” he said. People can get information about earnings and social security benefits by calling or writing any social security office. The Winchester social security office is at 20 S. Cameron St. The phone number is 667-1511.□ For Your Last Minute Gift Shopping Choose from our selections of China, Flatware, Crystal, Silver, Brass, Wallets, Watches, Pewter, Pins, Earrings,Necklaces, Clocks, Figurines, Diamonds, Bracelets, Desk Sets, Bar Sets, and Alan/ Other Special Gift Items. Levy's wishes you a Happy Holiday Season and the Brightest New Year Ever. 118 N. MAIN ST. CULPEPER Mrs. Jack Nicholson. D.D. Miller entertained The Rev. and Mrs. Jennings Hobson, III at dinner Sunday at Bradford’s in Flint Hill. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scoggin were Mr. and Mrs. Eric Doverspike of Louisa. Mrs. Frances Haines of Alexandria spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Smith at Spring House Farm. Bradford Fisher spent Sunday through Wednesday in Atlanta, Ga. where he attended meetings of the American Waterworks Association. Saturday Mrs. Fisher, Tara and David accompanied Mrs. L.M. Carter, III and daughter, Margaret of Ben Venue to a performance of “The Nutcracker” by the Washington Ballet Company. Sunday guests of Mrs. Gabe Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Rannie Burke, Greg and Jerry of Manassas, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther, Roy Jr. and Melissa of Sperry viile, Dale Smith of Castleton, Paul Burke and son Jeff. Mrs. John H. Williams of Sun City, Ariz. spent the weekend in the county visiting friends and was the Monday dinner guest of Mrs. W.C. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Faulconer of Orange were Saturday visitors of Mrs. W.M. Fletcher. Miss Becky Edmonds of Front Royal was the guestSunday of Mrs. J.M. Lillard. Wednesday Mrs. Guy Burke accompanied her son and daughterin-law, Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Burke of Culpeper to Berryville where they visited Mrs. Alice Fincham and her son, Gilbert Fincham. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hawkins were Mr. and Mrs. John Deal of Chantilly. 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Pointers on Christmas tree buying By Wesley P. Judkins Virginia Tech Extension Horticulturist AS WE move into the last hectic days of holiday shopping, let’s consider the selection of a Christmas tree. There is still plenty of time for this job because you should not have the tree in the house too long, anyway. If you set it up a few days before Christmas, it should remain in good condition until New Year’s day. Most people prefer to decorate real evergreen trees, although a rather large number of the artificial type are now being used. During recent years, nearly 40 million natural trees have been sold each year and over three million artificial trees. Many Christmas trees are purchased directly from the grower, by rural and city families who go to the woods to cut their own. This can be a fine family outing if you can locate a farmer who will sell you a tree on the stump. Many types of evergreens may be used as Christmas trees. The Balsam fir is the favorite in the northeastern states. The Douglas fir is preferred in the west. Both of these are now being shipped to other parts of the country in large quantities. Scotch pine is possibly the most widely used in the central and southern states. This short-needle pine makes a fine Christmas tree. Spruce and hemlock trees have good shape, but start to drop their needles sooner than fir or pine. The common red cedar from an old pasture may also be used, but the needles are sharp, and drop quite soon. IN SELECTING your Christmas tree, be sure to get a fresh one with good, green color. The needles should be somewhat limber to the touch and not dried out and dull in color. The branches should be strong and pliable, but not coarse or brittle. Do not get carried away and select a tree which is too large for your room. As you may remember from past experience, they seem to get bigger when you get them into the house. A medium fflbtal ^rlbutft cemetery memorials CLORE FUNERAL NOME “The Home of Thoughtful Service" PNOM 025-2361 CULPIPIR to small size tree is best tor most homes. You may find that a small one on a low table or large box will be just what you need. Treat your tree kindly so it will retain its needles during the entire holiday season. With proper care, most fresh trees will hold their needles for two weeks or longer. Make a fresh cut at the base of the trunk and place in a cup-type tree holder to which water can be added. Refill the container each day. Your tree may use as much as a quart of water daily. You may decide to buy a small living tree in a tub, to be planted later in the garden or lawn. If you do, keep it indoors for as short a time as possible, and in a cool room. Be sure to protect the foliage with anti-wilt spray. IN anticipation of planting your small tree outdoors, cover the spot where it is to be located with a deep mulch of leaves and shrub pruning to keep the ground from freezing. Plant your tree outside immediately after Christmas. If the weather is quite, cold, place a wire enclosure around your tree and fill it with loose, dry leaves. If you use a conventional tree in a holder, cut the branches off, and put them on your perennial border as mulch, after the holiday season. Or, if you have a fireplace, you can cut the branches into short pieces and have a pleasant crackling fire. The trunk can be cut up for firewood.□ iUt-kM LL UA .-tjfc ■ j SPERRYVILLE NEWS MRS. B.M. VARNER Mrs. T.J. Pillar and Mrs. W.H. Cordle were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Cloe Jr. and children Weedon and Beth in Stafford. Chip Warren of Warrenton spent several days last week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Lyne. 1 Come From Central Hardware in Downtown Culpeper \ _ /DiSSTOM ff GRASS JJ* SHEAR ^ Along edges, under fences, around trees, against walls the versatile Disston Cordless Electric Grass Shear delivers tpush-button trimming" A full 43" tall, you just walk alone deliv«rin| a beautiful trim to the grass below —all controls m the handle operation / UPRIGHT //GRASS SHEAR *26" • SLEDS -TRICYCLES -WAGONS -VOLLEY BALLS - BASKETBALLS - BADMINTON SETS - ICE SKATES aH sizes for mon and women -AIR RIFLES - TIMEX WATCHES and CLOCKS - ELECTRIC RAZORS - ELECTRIC COMBS for boys and girts - FIREPLACE FIXTURES - All kinds of Power Tools ELECTRIC TOASTERS POPCORN POPPERS WAFFLE IRONS HAIR SETTERS & DRYERS BLENDERS & MIXERS TOOTHBRUSHES WATER PICS Free Gilt Wrapping Open Until 8 p.m. i Friday Until Christmas Central Hardware Company I 172 E. Davis St. _ Phone 825-9224 Culpeper, Ya. Cindy Cumins with her mother, Mrs. Dawson Nail of Falls Church and her grandmother, Mrs. J. B. Perkins visited Longwood College, Farmville Saturday. Mr. Nail and daughters, Penny and Gaye joined them on Saturday afternoon for the weekend. Mrs. W.M. Wright of Fredericksburg was also a weekend guest. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Carroll returned home Sunday after visiting relatives in Masschusetts. Mrs. Delia Leake was a guest for several days last week of her grandson, Robbie Leake and his mother, Mrs. Joyce Dyer inEtlan. Mrs. Mary Swann and Mrs. Margaret Stinnette of Arlington were luncheon guests last Wednesday of Mrs. Lee Swindler and Bill. Mrs. Phyliss Shirey and Mrs. Jean Konek of Richmond were Sunday guests of their mother, Mrs. M.W. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Devers and family of Front Royal were dinner guests Friday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Devers. Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Hall of Falls Church were Sunday guests of her father, Earle Wayland and Mrs. Wayland enroute from Knoxville, Tenn. where they attended the graduation of their daughter, Connie Hall from the University of Tenn. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Reeve were Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Brown, Derek and Keith of Hanover, Pa., Mr. andMrs. Markwood Butler, Mark and Jason of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. Reeve and Karen of State College, Pa. Mrs. Dorothy Leake, Pam and Daren joined them on Sunday. Mrs. Reeve attended the Shenandoah National Park Wives Bridge Club in Luray on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Pierce were dinner guests last Wednesday of Miss Addie Roadcap in Charlottesville.D TREE...1 6*1 CHRISTMAS OYSTERS to bo given away Monday Doc 22 at 4 p.m. (Come in and register. You do not have to he present to win.) Orders now neing taken lor Christmas Oysters Hours Fri. 9a.m.-6p.m. Saturday 9a.m.-4p.m. TICKS SEAFOOD Herndon Chevrolet Lot Lee Street. Warr^ntftH_

New book features Piedmont houses SEVERAL houses in Rappahannock, Fauquier, Loudoun, Culpeper and Orange counties are among these included in the newest addition to the series “Old Virginia Houses.” Authors Emmie Ferguson Farrar and Emilee Hines offer pictures and text on houses of “The Piedmont” in their lastest volume. Other books in the “Old Virginia Houses” series are “The Northern Peninsulas,” “Along the Fall Line” and “The Heart of Virginia.” Rappahannock Houses mentioned in “The Piedmont” are Horseshoe, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Harris; Pleasant View, owned by Mr. and Mrs. James Von Lowen DeBergh, Jr., Mountain Green, owned by Captain and Mrs. George Sharp; Washington House, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Walker; Thornton Hill and Montpelier, both owned by Mr. and Mrs. James William Fletcher;Stonehaven, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Gqprge Muth and Mount Medi, owned by the estate of Mrs. Marie Kilby Hite. At the start of each chapter, the BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allen Brown of Sperryville announce the birth of a daughter, Melissa Dawn, on Sunday, December 14, at University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown of Sperryville and Robert Pullen of Flint Hill. Mrs. Bennie Pullen of Flint Hill and Mrs. Ina Schwartz of Charlottesville are the great-grandparents. □ Delano heads Farm Bureau ROBERT B. DELANO has started his 14th consecutive one-year term as president of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. He was reelected at the 50th annual meeting of the state’s largest farm organization last week. Delano is a native of Richmond County and is owner-operator of a 340-acre small grain farm. He serves as president of the Farm Bureau and its eight affiliates. ' S.T. Moore, Jr., of South Hill, was re-elected vice president. Five members of the VFBF board of directors were also elected. Raymond Kite, a Culpeper County dairy farmer, was the only new member elected. Four others who were reelected are: Elvin R. Custis, Craddockville; C. Wayne Ashworth of Danville; J.B. Hill, Jr., of King William County and Sam Ward Bishop of Tazewell. Miss Betty L. Walters of Henrico was re-elected state women’s chairman, and will remain as a board member. r 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. authors include a few paragraphs of history on each of the counties in the Virginia Piedmont, stretching from Loudoun, which borders Maryland to Patrick and Henry, which borders North Carolina. There’s a brief text for each of the houses, but unfortunately, it often seems to say too much about houses that don’t seem to look or be interesting, at least not from what they’ve written about them, and not enough about houses that are. Also, a few of the houses that sound interesting architecturally from the authors’ description aren’t honored with a picture—Pleasant View in Rappahannock, for one. IN SOME cases, the text accompanying the picture wanders off into genealogy. That’s fine, if those mentioned were of some local or wider fame, but for a general picture book like this, a couple of paragraphs of who married who for several generations is not welcome or needed. Maybe many of the former inhabitants of these houses are worth noting, but the authors ought to at least say why. And all too often, they don’t. Sometimes the authors give the exact or approximate date that the house, additions and dependencies were built, but in many cases they don’t. Just more genealogy, telling when the original owner of the tract (but not the house) acquired it. Thornton Hill in Rappahannock is an example. An intriguing house from the picture and an ecletic one; a gambrel roof with a gable in the center, pedimented dormers and what seems to be Victorian spindlework for a porch railing. But it’s not an easy house to date, cer tainly not from a picture. And the text only says it was built sometime after 1740, when Francis Thornton selected the sites for his sons’ homes. That much is obvious. THE selection of houses is perplexing. Other houses, more likely and deserving for inclusion in such a book, come quickly to mind. But such a selection process is bound to be personal and inevitably, reflect the authors’tastes and perhaps friends and acquaintances. But unfortuantely several houses in this volume (none from Rappahannock, Fauquier or Loudoun, though) creeped in, with bad results. For instance, there’s an unpretentious, clapboard farmhouse with stone chimneys that’s been sorely blemished by two wide 20th Century picture windows. Honestly, with all the fine houses, some straightforward and unadorned, others ornate and elegant, left in the Virginia Piedmont, it does look like the authors could have found a substitute, unsullied by such latter day intrusions. But on the whole, for anyone interested in Virginia or houses, “Old Virginia Houses of The Piedmont” is a lovely book. Many of these houses are familiar, perhaps in name only, to Piedmont residents and history buffs and it’s good to know what they look like. Also, with each browsing a new detail is notices a new detail is noticed, perhaps an unusual cornice over a window or a handsome mantelpiece. And many of these houses in Virginia’s Piedmont deserved to be looked at and admired over and over again. □ Break-ins and vandalism probed Several cases of breaking and entering are under investigation by police in Rappahannock. Twinpactor, Inc. at Sperryville was entered sometime during the weekend and approximately $600 worth of tools, wrenches, etc. were taken. Trooper C. A. Moore is investigating the incident. He is also looking into vandalism done to the gas pump at Stringfellow’s Gulf station west of Washington on Route 211. Tampering with the pump took place last Thursday night iiiiimimtntniiiminiiiiiimiiniiiiiiiiHiunii uiiuiiiiiimmimMmmiiiiniiiiiiiiiiuiiimiiHiiiiimiiiiiiimuiuiimmiimmiwwuMii MOYERS MOTOR CO., INC. Ford & Mercury NEW MARKET, VA. 75 Used Cars & Trucks in stockat all times CALL: Robert G. Dennis — Local Sales Rep. 987-8116 iinuunimmanqi Downtown Culpeper Christmas Specials Jackets, tops, shirts, sizes infants and toddlers i/2 Price Copper “from the old world”. Large selection, 1/3 OFF dippers, pots, pans, etc. Winter Coats and Jackets (Entire stock) Infants, 1/4 OFF toddlers and 4-14 At last. An after-Christmas sale when you really need it... before Christmas. Oil Lamps, crystal with chimney, burner and wick. Reg. $5.50 Sale $3.88 Salton Peanut Butter Machine-Make the best peanut butter you'll ever eat. Reg. $29.95 Sale $24.88 Pauline Denham Wintuk, solids and mixed colors, Reg. $1.39 skein Sale 88c skein 100% Double knit Polyester- choice of colors, values to $3.99 yd. Sale $ i .47 yd. Poly Drip Coffee Maker, 9 cup, less than 1 minute per cup. Sale $17.88 Kitchen Curtains, assorted colors, tiers and valances 1/2 Price 2 5 to 31% off T^e advantage ol this once-a-year sale on Samsonite Silhouette luggage. (P special colors only, to surprise someone at Christmas Or to take care of . ur own luggage needs Either way you get superb Samsonite Silhouette styling and durability save or matching i .eces Available in Sky Blue and Honey Gold for ladies Olive lor men Quantities limited I Ug-flL Ladies 26 Pullman Ladies O'Nite Ladies Beauty Case Ladies Handi-Tote Ladies 24 Pullman Men s 24" Companion Men s Two-Suite^ Men s Three-Suiter Regular Special Silhouette Color Sale Pnce f-i 00 -a oc 44 oo 38 00 62 00 62 00 74 00 78 00 Price 955.49 35.99 29.99 29.49 49.49 45.49 55.49 59.49 Save 939.51 12.01 14.91 9.51 15.91 15J1 19.51 19.51 <§» Samsonite

NEWS BRIEFS CHRISTMAS SERVICES There will be Christmas services at the Hopewell Baptist Church in Sperryville Sunday, December 21 at 3 p.m. This is sponsored by the Sunday School and all are invited to attend.□ CUB MEETINGS CANCELLED Den 2 of Pack 123, Cub Scouts, will not meet during the Christmas holidays. The next meeting will be January 14 at the Rappahannock Elementary School. “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone,” said Ruth C. Eastham, Den Mother.□ CHRISTMAS PARTY The Sperry ville Bridge Club held their annual Christmas party Friday night at Cab-Inn. Those attending were Mrs. T.J. Pillar, Mrs. W.H, Lyne, Mrs. Carroll Quaintance, Mrs. R.E. Wood. Mrs. I.R. Kilby, Mrs. C.E. Johnson, Jr., Mrs. Charles K. Estes, Mrs. L.J. Kilby, Mrs. Charles H. Estes, Mrs. Elmo Flynt, Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mrs. Roy L. Reeve, Mrs. W. H. Cordle, Mrs. E.N. Montague, Mrs. R.E. Thompsen, Mrs. Dale Metzinger, Mrs. Brown Miller, Mrs. Frank Tabler, Mrs. B. M. Miller and Mrs. Hugh Chrisman. Prize winners were Mrs. Charles H. Estes, Mrs. Mary Quaintance and Mrs. Cordle.□ DINNER-DANCE The Rappahannock County Fire and Rescue Association will have a dinner-dance Friday, December 19 beginning at 8 p.m. at the Flint Hill fire hall. Everyone is expected to bring a covered dish.D CHRISTMAS PLAY The Christmas play “Quintillius” will be presented at the Washington Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 23. The public is invited. □ W' ^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 7 a.®, to 10 p.m. ii* CHRISTMASTIME a, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SHOP / V THE VALLEY And We Have Something For EveryoneAnliques - Jewelry - Lamps -Paintings .Glassware . Dishes ^Decorative Items - Furniture - Lighting Fixtures and More Many jewelry items for only SI.00 To show our appreciation for shopping with us. w<‘ II girt" you a discount on ahnost ororvthing. hid wrap it for you too!—For FREE: Located on RIs. 522 & 340 between Wineliesler and Front Roval-869-2900 IF YOU CAN T COME Dl RING OCR HOURS (9 to 6 every day) CALL US AND WE LL OPEN ANYTIME FOR YOU. ANNUAL PROGRAM The annual Christmas Program of the Amissville Baptist Church will be held this Sunday evening, December 21st at 7:30 p.m. The Young People will present a short play entitled “Not Forgotten’’ and a Youth Group will portray “The Real Meaning of Christmas” using stick puppets. Included also are Christmas recitations and music. Early deadline The Rappahannock News will be published early next week. All advertising and news copy must be in the News office by noon Monday. The following week, there will be no publication of this newspaper for the editor and staff will have their annual Christmas vacation. The next issue of the Rappahannock News will be January 8. Following Christmas the News office will resume business hours on January 5, 1976. All advertising or news which will affect events during Christmas week should be included in the next issue of this newspaper. □ IN MEMORIAM In sad but loving rememberance of my dear father, David J. Racer, who departed this life seven years ago, December 18, 1968. It was hard to give thee up, to part on earth and drink the bitter cup A bitter cup, a hock severe, to part with one I loved so dear. My loss is great, I’ll not complain but trust in God to meet again From this world of grief and sorrows to the land of peace and rest God has taken you dear father, where you will have eternal rest Your hands are folded, your toil on earth is done Your troubles are ended, your heavenly crown is won I did not know the pain you bore, I did not see you die I only know you passed away and could not say goodbye I cannot tell who next my fall beneath the chastening rod One must be first to let us all prepare to meet our God. Your loving daughter, Louise ’ From May to December of this year Shenandoah National Park Rangers apprehended more than 180 persons involved in drug related activities. Park Rangers do much more than provide visitor service and protect Park wildlife, as they also function as the police force within Shenandoah National Park, and must be prepared to deal with the same criminal activities as municipal policemen. During 1975 the Park Rangers worked closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration in an effort to reduce the use of illegal drugs within Shenandoah National Park. Park Ranger Hank Blatt is shown inventorying a portion of the drug items seized during this program. Such items are routinely destroyed after the cases have been cleared through the federal court and sentences are levied against those persons found guilty of violations of federal regulations. RESCUE NOTES Flint Hill Rescue Squad carried Willie Printz from his home to Warren Memorial Saturday December 13. Washington Rescue Squad carried Eric Bear from home to Warren Memorial December 10 and December 15 transported Mrs. Mary Jane Riley from home on Louis Moore’s farm to Warren Memorial. □ A THANK YOU The Ladies Auxiliary to the Washington Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad thank all who contributed to the Cake- - less Bake Sale and reminds those who haven’t or have misplaced the letter to send it to The Washington Ladies Auxiliary in care of Mrs. Ethel Bailey, Washington, Va. 22747.□ FAIJQIIIEK LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE, INC. Marshall, Va. 22115 364-4861 364-4871 NO SALE December 23 Fed Cattle Sale December 30 Located on Houle Vi approximate!, one mile east o! Mais'iall

Posted Notices NO HUNTING or trespassing on our farm in Wakefield District. Clark and Flora Jones. 12-25-p NO HUNTING or trespassing on the land of Henry Gorfein. 1-1-p ABSOLUTELY NO HUNTING on Jessamine Hill or on my Ruddy property without written permission. Mrs. Sue McGee. 1-1-76 NO HUNTING or trespassing on W. A. Gentry property rented to C. E. Jones without written permission from Jones or Gentry. 12-18-p POSITIVELY NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING ON MY PROPERTY. FLINT HILL FARM. B. J. VIERLING. -1-1-76-p NO HUNTING or trespassing on the Albright property in Gid Brown Hollow. 12-25-p 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 NO HUNTING or trespassing on the properties of G. C. Cosden or Ruth E. Blackwell. 12-25-p MARKET REPORT MADISON LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. MADISON MILLS, VIRGINIA December 13, 1975 HOGS: Top 51.20; Heavy Butchers 49.00Down, Lights 48.00-Down. SOWS: 41.00-Down. VEAL CALVES: Prime 57.00; Choice 46.00; Other 35.00-Down. SLAUGHTER CATTLE: STEERS: Good & Choice 39.00-45.00; Standards 36.00-Down. HEIFERS: Good & Choice 30.00-32.50; Standards 27.00-Down. COWS: Commercial 25.00; Utility 22.00Down, Other 18.00-Down. BULLS: 27.00-30.00 STOCKER & FEEDER CATTLE: STEER CALVES: Good 29.00-34.50; Medium 26.00; Others 22.00-Down. HEIFER CALVES: Good 23.00-27.00; Medium 21.00; Others 19.00-Down. DEEDS OF RECORD E.A. Stokes and wife to Franklin Cain and wife, 1/2 interest in lots 12 and 14, section E plat 5 Blue Ridge Mountain Estates; Wakefield District, $100. E.A. Stokes and wife to Merle C. Judd and Virginia L. Lee, 1/2 interest in lots 3 and 4, section 5 plat 5; Wakefield District, $200. E.A. Stokes and wife to Stephen George Reed and wife, 1/2 interest lot 7 block 10 section E plat 5; Wakefield District, $100. Reuben T. Harris and wife to George B. Smallfield and wife, 10.01 acres; Jackson District, $16,000. John R. DeBergh and wife to Barbara Rogers Stenson, easement; Hampton District, $3,700. Ivory A. Atkins and wife to Edward C. Jenkins and wife, 5 acres; Wakefield District, $6,500. Earl W. Duvall and wife to Edward C. Jenkins and wife, 0.0107 acre; Wakefield District, $100. Lane Industries, Inc. to John R. Price and wife, 25.003 acres; Hawthorne District, $110,000. Roadcap Atkins, Sr. and others to Phyllis T. Tomlinson lot A-31.689 acres, lot B-2.441 acres; Jackson District, $18,771. 50. Phyllis Tomlinson to Walter S. Nicklin III, Lot B-2.441 acres; Jackson District, $1500. Roger P. Batchelder and wife to Karen P. Mullins lot 17 section 3 Rappahannock Park; Jackson District, $16,000. E.A. Stokes and wife to Bodil Frederikson, 1/2 interest in lot 23 block 5, section E plat 5; Wakefield District, $100. E.A. Stokes and wife to Lester D. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our Father, Herbert Leake, on his birthday, December 17. The memories of our dear One Are the kind that never die But grow even dearer As the days and ye»rs go by So may the lovely memories Of one who was so dear Stay in our hearts forever And always keep him near. His daughter Hollie and family We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORP. Phone VA5-8383 Culpeper BIG RECLINERS - ROCKERS TABLES - LAMPS TELEVISIONS yfr ,ps <1V V>V SALE FURNITURE - WASHERS - DRYERS REFRIGERATORS - FREEZERS Buy where The Service is . . . PAUL’S 20 E. 8th St. FRONT ROYAL Durham and wife, 1/2 interest in lot 2 block 2 section E plat 5; Wakefield District, $100. E.A. Stokes and wife to James W. Huston and wife, 1/2 interest in lot 24 block 5 section E plat 5; Wakefield District, $100. Skyland Falls Estate Inc. to Paul Rock CARD OF THANKS We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for their comforting sympathy and help during our recent bereavement. All are gratefully acknowledged by the family. Clarence £. Jones and boys CARD OF THANKS I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my friends and neighbors for their cards, food, letters and prayers, in the loss of my husband. Also I would like to give a special thanks to th? Sperryville Rescue Squad. A special thanks goes out to my dear friends and neighbors, Shirley and Carl Frye. May God Bless each and everyone of you. Mrs. James McDonald Notice 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 mis and wife, 7.0555 acres; Wakefield District, $7,947.25. Skyland Falls Estate Inc. to Paul Rockmis and wife, tract 1-1.286; tract 2-7. 5530; Wakefield District, $7,947.25. E.A. Stokes and wife to Harriett G. Burns, 1/2 interest in lot 2 block 3, section E plat 5; Wakefield District, $100. E.A. Stokes and wife to Audria M. Fowler, 1/2 interest in lot 26 block 4 section 4 plat 5; Wakefield District, $100. E.A. Stokes and wife to Charles W. Fulton, 1/2 interest in lot 1 block 4, section E plat 5; Wakefield District, $100. E.A. Stokes and wife to Mack Fulton, 1/2 interest in lot 2 block 4 section E, plat 5; Wakefield District, $100. Robert J. Miko and others to Robert J. Miko, 96 acres; Hampton District. Robert J. Miko to Juanita Harvey Miko, 81.22 acres; Hampton District. Ruth Edna Clark and husband to Robert B. Brown and wife, 2.005 acres; Hampton District, $1,000.D CLOSEOUT SPECIAL Seiberling 200 Poly Twin White B78-14 HR! $25*50 Plus $1.94 FET BARRON’S TIRE SERVICE Culpeper PARK THEATRE fi. MAIN ST. FRONT ROYALS 635 2777 Eve. 7:00-9:00 Sun.“WHITE LINE FEVER’ On Their First Date They Became LOVERS AND i FUGITIVES! FRONT ROYAL'DRIVE-IN 635 6455 Strausburg FAST AND FURIOUS! (1) MOONLIGHT MISTRESS (2) FEMALE BUNCH (R) UNICO ANTI-FREEZE $3.65 Gal. C& RAPPAHAHNOCK^fW *9 FARMERS CO-OP^J^ Sperryville, V«. * 987-2311 Southern States Cooperative Agency

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 7S( minimum. In Memoriams $1.00 minimum. Cash must accompany cards of thanks and memoriams. FOR SALE—Bronco 1974 Ranger, automatic, power steering, low mileage, clean. Call 754-7348 weekdays, 825-2608 weekends. 12-19-k G.S. Pups—Champion Sired, ARC Reg. Beautiful quality with outstanding Pedigree, M and F. 6753691. $250 REWARD for information leading to apprehension and conviction of person or persons who removed riding equipment from my stables on December 10 or 11 or information leading to recovery of said equipment. J.A.B. Dahlgren, Huntly, (703) 635-4873. 12-18-k FOR SALE—Female Alpine Goat, 2 1/2 years and healthy. $60 or best offer. 937-4311. 12-18-p Pretty female blk. & tan Ger. Shop, needs good home. 2 1/2 years old. Gentle, good with children. $25.00. 675-3491. 12-18-k For Sale—One wheel chair, onewalker, bedside commode, bedpan. All practically new. Can be bought together or separately, if interested call 987-8188. ' 1-8-k LOST DOG—Picked up on Rt. 522 near Boston Saturday afternoon. Yorkshire Terrier, wgt. 4 lbs., answers to “Little Bit”. 987-8611. 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 ATTENTION Come One-Come All Rappahannock County Library Tues. Jan. 6ot 8 p.m. Entertainment-Refreshments £%3eSSSeSXSXX3S3SSXX3S3SXX3SXS%3eSXSX 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 FANTASTY SOAPS— Ideal for that little something you want to give someone special. Available at The COUNTRY STORE of Washington, Va. Tree Trimming—Fall and Winter months are the best times for trimming. For free estimate call Valley Tree Service, Luray, Va., 743-3958. 10 years experience. Licensed for Virginia. 12-23-p WASSAIL? What is it? Come in and join us in a cup as we celebrate this holiday season. The COUNTRY STORE of Washington, Va. FOR SALE BY OWNER 10.8 acres in Castleton area. Certified survey and right of way. $9000.00. Phone 937-4365. 1-1-76k Fauquier Laundry—Riding Apparel V Horse Blankets our Specialty. Warrenton,. Va. 347-2231. FOR SALE — Combination 30-30 rifle and 20 gauge shot gun. Call 675-3784. 12-18-k REWARD for our lost cat; large orange and white male missing in vicinity of Old Hollow. 987-2561. 11-27-k ARTIFICIAL BREEDING — Beef and Dairy Cattle. Will go any place. 675-3539. We would like to extendour 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 PANORAMA REALTY | Sporrvvi/tr Emporium | SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA \ 987 8640 i 4 BEDROOM RANCHER on 2 acres near Boston includes \ spacious LR, DR, den with stone fireplace, 2 baths, equip| ped kitchen & utility room. All appliances remain for the i new owner. Beautiful setting with mountain views. $65,000. 1 2 15 ROLLING ACRES on hard surface road between Flint Hill and Washington. Excellent views, spring and survey. Asking $30,000. m realtor' MODERN 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath home nicely secluded on 15 acres near Castleton. Equipped kitchen includes wood cook stove, large LR w/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. 5 ROOM FRAME HOUSE on 8 1/2 acres near Peola Mills. State road frontage, river frontage and views. $26,000. 73 ROLLING ACRES with park boundary, 1 mile frontage on winding country road, approx. 20 acres open, pond, springs, super views. $73,000—terms. ! JAMES W. LEAKE - 987-8236 JOHN BARBOUR - 987-8608 J ! JOHN R. EUBANK - 987-8146 C. KEETON BARNES - 987-8619 ! j J. MAURICE O’BANNON 987-8713 ' j asssxjcjsjaaaasxxxxscwasxssji SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Lawn mowers, Rototillers, etc. Blades sharpened and general maintenance. Locust posts for sale. Bob Turman. 987-8303. tfk 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 LAST MINUTE? THE COUNTRY STORE of Washington, Va. will be open Tuesday, December 23 and Wednesday, December 24 for last minute Christmas Shopping. 1-k FAMOUS HERB JELLIES—available again—a delicious selection of local herb jellies. Anyone would love to receive these for Christmas. Available at The COUNTRY STORE of Washington, Va. EXPERIENCED BUILDER, New Homes, Remodeling, Repairs. Gregory Monahan, MONECS Corporation. 987-8928. tfk Ponds and roads built or repaired. Any type of excavation work done. 937-3521 or 937-4909. Canton Construction, Amissville. tfk CARPETS—Sales and Installation; Lowest price and finest craftsmanship; Specializing in custom installation. JOHN H. MOORE CARPETS. 635-8883 or 675-3665. CLOCKS—Xmas discount on any antique clock at The Rush River Co.. Wash., Va. this Thurs.-Sun. 675-3650. IMPORTED CHRISTMAS Ornaments, Christmas Cacti and other plants. For sale December 11, 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 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 AUTOPARTS-i Russell Automotive Company 732 E. Main St. Luray, Virginia Phone: 743-4551 COMPLETE ONE-STOP Building Supply Hardware Paint Millwork Lumber WARRENTON BUILDING MATERIAL CO., INC. ON THE BY-PASS WARRENTON Phone 347-1400 The Rappahannock News will be published early next week, December 23 and that concludes publication until January 8, 1976. The staff of the News will have its annual Christmas vat ation. All items which need publicity until January 8 should be included in next week’s publication and must be in the office by noon Monday. Thank you. Applications are now being accepted for the position of jailer for the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department. Responsible family desired. Salary plus house and utilities furnished. Apply in person to W.A. Buntin, Washington, Va. 1-k Royal Oak Bookshop, 207 S. Royal Ave., Front Royal (703) 635-7070. SANTA will be visiting our shop from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on December 21. Christmas hours, Mon.Fri.-8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a. m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 12-18-k 8 week old Beagle puppies. 9878633. 12-18-k FOR SALE — New selection crocheted items, mirrors, lighting fixtures for Xmas. The Rush River Co., 675-3650. 12-18-k “OLD VIRGINIA HOUSES”—Just published in time for the perfect Christmas gift. Many Rappahannock houses included. Available at The COUNTRY STORK of Washington, Va. THURMAN WHARTON, Ffint Hill, Plumbing, Heating, Electrical—24 hour emergency service. 6753607. ITEMS FOR SALE: (1) 1968 VW Sqbk. New engine. Broken torsion bar and windows. As is or parts. (2) Suzuki 1974 Motorcycle. 75cc like new. (3) Nikon F2 w/35mm and 250mm lens. Durst M301 enlarger w/45 mm Nikkor lens. (4) Remington Rifles: 308 Bolt Action w/4x scope and 30-06 Automatic. (5) Guitars: Yamaha FG180. Maya 12 String. Sekova Banjo and Mandolin. (6) GE 23” b/w TV. Walnut Console. (7) Kenmore, Washer and Dryer. (8) Ping Pong Table. (9) Mobile Home Oil Furnace. All items like new. Call Fri.-Sun. before 5 p.m., 675-3788. EXPERT tLEGTMMICSfc. 1099 N. Royal Ave. Ph. 635-8597 Front Royal, Va. "We Service What We Seir NOW OPEN (MON. thru SAT.) 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M. UNTIL CHRISTMAS "Try Front Royal First” H & J GROCERY RT. 23 i Sperryville Open Christmas Day and New Year’s Day 6 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Groceries, gas, beer, and ice. 58.9 Regular 59.9 Super Regular 62.9 Super Shell MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR !