Rappahannock News, January 29, 1976

VA. STATE LIBRARY fv. C RICHMOND 19, VA. J/, 23219 Vojume^XXVn^Nmnber^l^^^ASHINGTON^mG»nA^THURSDAY^ANUAR^9^976^^^J2^2^^^2J^ Saving farmland Some possibilities discussed in 137 n THERE is some progress being made in Piedmont Virginia in rallying an increasing public awareness of the threat development poses to historically valuable agricultural land. Another conference designed to dramatize the danger was held Friday, January 23, in Culpeper, and it was true to form in providing a forum for that curious blend of land use conservatism and radicalism that characterizes current efforts to save the Piedmont for farming. Conservative in that a long heritage of rich farming in Central Virginia and the Northern Piedmont is the object of protective sentiments. Radical in that an increasing number of otherwise staid and unrevolutionary Virginians are sitting, unblinking, through academic lectures dealing with such shocking notions as the primacy of public land use rights over the rights of private property, especially where such an overwhelming public good as food production is involved. As recently as five years ago such public discussions were unthinkable. Now sunburned Virginia farmers and tweedy landowners alike address the problem with scarcely a twitch. Scarcely; not totally. Ringing assertions of “a man’s right to do what he wants with his property” are still heard, but the difference is that such sentiments are no longer necessarily an expression of majority sentiment. EVEN cautious professors from Virginia Tech question time-honored Yankee-doodle concepts of the primacy of individual property 'lights. At such conferences nowadays, the prevailing talk is of cooperative ventures for saving farmland, such as the New York agricultural district idea, and of public policy which formally recognizes the value of farmland, such as Virginia’s land use tax relief for agricultural and horticultural acres. Even such a sturdy conservative as Virginia Congressman J. Kenneth Robinson found it easy to stand up and be counted on the side of saving farmland against the untrammelled ravages of economic exploitation. “Much more than in past generations,” he told his luncheon audience at Culpeper, “we must have a care for the agricultural land which still is in production—which has not been overrun by urban sprawl, industrial complexes or superhighway networks...” Added Robinson: “A greater land consciousness can bring about better decisions—private and public —as to land use.” In other words, the old, anything -goes, free-wheeling attitude toward land exploitation formerly espoused by certified conservative politicians has got to be tempered by the realities of today’s world— a reality of rising worldwide population and shrinking resources of arable land. It’s a downright start ling development in what was once a frontier land of new opportunity. AS VPI professor Paxton Marshall remarked, the old attitudes have by no means disappeared. Some of the Culpeper speakers made that clear. But times are a-changing, and if we’re lucKy, some valuable farmland in the Virginia Piedmont will be saved from the developers’ bulldozers before it is too late. Last week’s Culpeper conference was jointly sponsored by the See Page 14 Trees cast picturesque reflections in the frigid waters of the Rappahannock River after old man winter had a hand in decorating the edges with sheets of ice. (Photo by David Batchelder) Wool payment regulations THE incentive price of 72 cents a pound for marketings of shorn wool and a support of 80.2 cents a pound for mohair will continue unchanged from 1974 and 1975 levels, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced. These prices are in accordance with the National Wool Act, as amended, by the Agricultural Act of 1970 and the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973. TherJational Wool Act, as amended, requires that support shall be at the above levels for each of the marketing years beginning January 1, 1971, and ending December 31, 1977. Pulled wool will continue to be supported at a level comparable to the incentive price for shorn wool through payments on unshorn lambs. AS IN past years, shorn wool payments will be based on a percentage of each producer’s returns from sales. The percentage will be required to raise the national average price received by all products from shorn wool up to the announced incentive price of 72 cents a pound. Mohair payments will be calculated in a manner similar to wool. Present market conditions indicate that payments may be required on 1975 marketings of shorn wool. Mohair prices, however, will likely remain above the support level. □ Racing date The Rappahannock Point-toPoint will be run Saturday, February 28, at J.W. Fletcher’s Thornton Hill Farm, two miles south of Sperryville, Va. on Route 522. The turf conditions on the challenging course are sufficiently good to assure uniform density and consistant footing. Watch the News for the entries of both the horses and the hounds which will again compete in the final event of the day.D

iRappabamuirk News y Published* Thursday Morning at HfiikugtM, RjfpaJumodi Comdy, 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 comities; 15 in Postal Zones S thru 1. MRS. SARAH C LATHAM, Managing Editor Telephone Washington I75-334S Welcome reports A REPORT from Washington contains good news for conservationists, fanners and everyone who is interested in both preserving land for agricultural production and in cleaning up the environment. The report has it that the federal government will propose changes in water pollution laws which would stop payments for the costs of sewers and sewage treatment plants wMch are designed for future growth. Federal spending on such facilities would be limited to systems built only to serve the current population. In other words, the pollution abatement program would become just that—in actuality as well as words—and would concentrate on dealing with existing problems. After that, apparently, the thinking is that growth should take care of itself. One of the big problems in sewer projects in this area has been their built-in imperative for growth and more growth. Even the huge .sprawling Occoquan regional project, which was supposed to clean up one of the biggest messes on the East Coast— a multiplicity of sub-standard sewers dumping into a major drinking water supply—-has had too much growth potential built into it for the comfort of environmentalists. Noting growth curves to be fed by the Occoquan plant (if it works as its supposed to, which is by no means a foregone conclusion), these critics have noted that new problems could be created even while efforts were ostensibly under way to solve old headaches. UP TO now, sewer funding programs have been based on the “hard-nosed” argument that they must be “cost effective.” That’s why such a big growth factor was built into so many systems. By providing for new tap fees and new customers, financing of the projects could be made easier, it was argued. But why use public funds to clean up pollution if these projects are “cost effective” in the first place? It is conceded that financing solutions for long-standing, historic conditions might be impractical, and that’s why grant programs were set up. But using public money to finance land speculation and growth in areas which have demonstrated a limited capacity for handling growth on their on? That direction only leads to more serious problems down the road. Let’s hope the reports from Washington are correct. Then everyone could be for solving “health hazards,” confident in the knowledge that this emotional phrase was being used accurately and not merely to cover up some speculators’ machinations. □ Other contest entries Other contestants who correctly identified the closeup as the end of a football include Barbara Settle, William Strickler, Larry Miller, Eric Dalton jr., Jamesley Dennis, Mrs. Cathy Gillespie, Ronald Taylor, Sissy Maldoven, Allen Vest, Tom Taylor, Jeff Deal, R. C. Backington, Arland Welch, Norma Wborton, Ethel Lillard, Ray Compton, Deborah Knighting, Raynetta Gheen, Brian Scott, Gary Leake, Morris Peters, Rick Jenkins, Richard Fitzek, Also answering correctly are Roy F. Jenkins, Nora Sealock, Mrs. Mary Ann Anderson, Everett Webb, Vicki Slonneger, Marjorie Willis, Robert I^msford, Thomas Taylor, Mrs. Harry Deal, Mrs. Virginia Facchina, Jackie Sisk, Gilbert Fudd, D. Yokum, David Sisk, Scott Keithley, Charles H. Dodson, Woodrow Burke, Charles Foster, Dot Leake, Patsy Burner, Cheryl Brown, Pamela Settle, Brad Fisher, Peggie Hitt, Mrs. Dorothy Hamm, Nina Peyton and Granville Wiley. Your interest and participation is appreciated and an indication that you enjoy the contest. Many, many readers recognized the seasonal object pictured last week, the end of a football, and the name drawn from the entries was that of T. M. Dodson of Fairfax. Other contestants are listed elsewhere in this newspaper. Try this one. Bring or mail entries to the Rappahannock News, P. 0. Box 38, Washington, Va. 22747. One entry per household and you are requested not to enter for someone else. Letters to the editor Use recycling center more Editor: I would like to encourage your readers to use the Recycling Center in the Town of Washington located behind Merrill’s Station. We are far behind the monthly volume needed in order to keep a trailer parked there. We take newspapers, magazines, cardboard, glass containers (clear, green and brown) tin cans (labels removed and flattened) beverage cans and aluminum. . All containers must be clean. The Recycling Center is open every Saturday from 10 to 2. We have a monitor who will help separate the materials. In order to receive as much recyclable material as possible for this week, we will have the trailer open on Wednesday after noon, February 4 from 3:30 to 5:30, or call me at 675-3709. This is an important project. Let’s all make an effort to make it successful. June Jordan CARD OF THANKS The Seventh graders of Rappahannock Elementary School expressed thanks to the public for support of a candle sale. The proceeds from the sale and donations helped greatly to make our trip a success. A special thanks to the parents who went as chaperones, for without them the trip would not have been possible.□ RAPP GHATS By RAP 0 WINGS Extension Agent, Agriculture NEARLY EVERY YEAR we receive several calls from people who are concerned about black walnut trees killing other plants which grow near by. The problem is not serious. The black walnut seems to be toxic to only a few plants. The toxic effect which black walnut trees have on some other plants is caused by a substance called juglone, which is produced in the roots. This is a rather unique situation as there are few plants which produce substances which are toxic to other plants. We do not know exactly how this juglone material causes its toxic effect. We do know that the roots of the injured plant must come in direct contact with the root of the black walnut tree. Therefore, the damaged plants must be growing close to the walnut, and within the spread of its root system. The black walnut damages relatively few plants that are grown around the home. Vegetables may be planted near walnut trees except for potatoes and tomatoes, which will be killed. Since trees use a large amount of soil moisture, you will need to consider this fact too, when planting vegetables. You should avoid planting azaleas, rnododendrons, mountain laurel, and blueberries near black walnut. These plants, which you might use in a border planting, are quite susceptible to the toxic juglone substance. Other shrubs seem to be quite tolerant of this material. Blackberry, apple, pine and sassapas also may be seriously damaged. Herbaceous plants which are susceptible to injury are ajugo, creeping buttercup, forget-me-not, lilly-of-the-valley, peony and thyme. Black walnut trees also have a number of advantages as landscape trees as long as sensitive plants are not planted too close. Walnuts ■have a strong deep growing tap root which when grown on deep soil makes them one of the least likely trees to blow over in a wind storm. Although their leaves are amongst the first to drop in the Fall, they provide a light, lacy, breezy shade in the hot summer months. Grass grows very well around walnuts. In fact, bluegrass is usually better under walnut trees than in other parts of the lawn. And in winter their stark dark trunks and limbs can provide interestirg silhouettes against the evening sky.D

E L I f L E F 0 X Delegate’s report from Richmond By DE. D. FRENCH SLAUGHTER, JR. THE General Assembly completed its organization for the 1976 session early last week with the assignments of members of the Senate and House to the various committees. My committee assignments, are Appropriations, Agriculture, Privileges and Elections, and Nominations and Confirmations. These are the same committees on which I have served for the past several years. It is expected that approximately 1,500 bills will be introduced in this session, which is scheduled to last for 60 days, from Januuary 14 to March 13. The volume of legislation introduced continues to grow and, as in the past several sessions, there is discussion on providing additional time in session for the legislature: There is considerable dissatisfaction among the membership as to the time available for consideration of this heavy volume of bills. One proposal has been made to recess the session for the first week in February so far as sessions of the Senate and House are concerned and to use that time for public hearings for the committees. This proposal would extend this session for an additional week and would also provide for the legislature to meet for a two-day session 30 days after the end of the regular session, which would allow an opportunity for overriding vetoes of bills by the Governor. I dpubt if this would be of consequence so far as vetoes are concerned since it takes a two-thirds majority of each house to override a veto. This is unlikely to happen although I do not have any objection to such a short session to give the legislature the opportunity to consider vetoes. My objection to the proposal is that it is a piecemeal. approach to the question of the length of legislative sessions and the question should be considered in a broader perspective. I FAVOR a 90-day regular session every other year in the evennumbered years, which would give the General Assembly more time for consideration of legislation. I believe that this would be more efficient than a 60-day session in one year and a shorter session in the next year and I believe it would be just as efficient as a 60-day session each year. It is practically inevitable that it will always take a certain amount of time at the beginning of the session to schedule committee hearings and meetings to review and consider a large volume of legislation, particularly the major and complex proposals. Once this process gets underway, it is more efficient to extend the session to complete as much work as possible. Any such changes in the legislative session would require a constitutional amendment which must be passed by two sessions of the legislature before and after a legislative election and then approved by a vote of the people. In 1975, the Senate passed a proposed constitutional amendment which would have provided for a 90-day session every two years and would have eliminated the annual sessions. 1 supported this amendment but it was not passed by the House. Since any constitutional amendment passed in this session would have to be approved by the 1978 session, it would be appropriate to introduce it at the 1977 session and if passed at that time it can be voted on again in the 1978 session and voted on by the people in the 1978 general election. Just in time for 1969 Plymouth Special Price $350 1963 Dodge Dart Good Condition $300 Large Stock of Tires-All Tread Types Gas - Oil - Groceries Automotive Service and Repairs FLINT HILL GARAGE 24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE VIRGINIA INSPECTION Phones 675-3252 Hnt H% Va Used Dealer 3824 I do not think annual sessions are in the public interest as much as a 90-day regular session every other year because annual sessions tend to produce unnecessary legislation and almost invariably appropriate any surplus funds that may be on hand. By having a regular session every other year any surplus funds would accumulate and could be used for capital outlays which causes less of a demand on current tax revenues and keeps the state in a sounder financial condition. One argument for the annual session is that there always will be matters which should be dealt with by the legislature, but before annual sessions were required by the Constitution there was a special session almost every year to take care of legislation of pressing public concern. Special sessions can be called by the Governor or by petition of two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature. Next week, I will have another legislative report. □ FLINT HILL NEWS Mrs. Ruth Lillard and Mrs. Bobby Hawkins of Falls Church were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Pullen. Mr. and Mrs. Granville Eastham recently attended the wedding in Falls Church of Carole Hodson and A. Burke Hertz. Mr. and Mrs. William J Curtis of Greenbelt, Md. were weekend guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Curtis. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Burford. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Palmore of Richmond visited Mr. and Mrs. John S. Browning from Saturday through Tuesday. Sunday John B. Browning entertained them, and Dr. Edgar and Dr. Jacqueline Browning of Charlottesville to dinner at Quality Court in celebration of the Drs. Browning’s anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Baines and sons of Ben Venue were supper guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Settle. Mrs. Hattie Lillard is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard. Weekend guests of the Lillards were Mr. and Mrs. William Wade and family of Chantilly. Monday Mr. and Mrs. Leon Cloud of Oxon Hill, Md. visited > the Lillards.□ Farmers— Take a complete inventory of nutrients. in your soil The More You Know The More You Can Grow • That’s why a Complete Soil Inventory, obtained for you by Southern States, can make such a big difference in your crop yields. With the most advanced in technology working for you, you get the following vital information: 1. How much of each growth element your soil contains — secondary and micro-nutrients as well as primary elements. 2. How much of each element, if any, is needed to bring your soil up to optimum. 3. You learn of any excess you may have that might inhibit growth. 4. The Cation Exchange Capacity — the balance or ratio so in\? portant in plant nutrition. 5. The pH level. Stop in or give us a call about your Complete Soil Inventory. Now is the best time of the year to have this done. Remember, it pays to know what your soil can grow. Southern States Co-op, Inc. Front Royal 635-31 13 Your SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE AGENCY

CHESTER GAP NEWS MRS. BESSIE PARKS Mr. and Mrs. James E. Williams hosted a buffet dinner in their home Sunday. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Beahil, Fred and Carl of Haymarket; Mrs. Ethel Haslam of Wheeling, W. Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haslam and Jennifer and Terry Reedy, all of Front Royal; Mrs. Lucy Beahil of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Mrs. Fay Compton, Vicky and Missy of Castleton. Wednesday evening Mrs. Joe Williams entertained with a birthday party for her thirteen-year old daughter, Donna. Guests were Dora Chadwell, Norma Williams, Terry Leake, Rhonda and April Williams, Jennifer Raney, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew R. Williams, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Raney. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams had as Sunday dinner guests, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Rudacille of Front Royal and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lilly, Jim and Angie. Mrs. Earl Williams of Castleton was an afternoon caller. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reil, Derrick and Eric, of the Fork District visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Williams Jr. Sunday. Stewart North of Marshall and Jack North of Front Royal were Sunday dinner guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam North. Miss Tammie Harris of Haymarket was a Saturday evening caller. Mr. and Mrs. James Fox and “J” spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kreisher in Front Royal. Mrs. Gene Wines, Rachael, Bobbie Jo, and Sherri were Monday dinner guests of Mrs. Robert Lee Williams. Mrs. Marvin E. Nielsen, Sr., Philip and Suzanna Grace of Lawn, Pa., spent the weekend with Mrs. Hunting report VIRGINIA hunters have completed another successful big game hunting season. Preliminary indications are that Virginia will set a new record for deer harvested. While Rappahannock hunters did not exceed the record 408 for the county, they did have an increase over the previous year’s total of 359. The 385 deer checked this year was the second highest figure recorded. Congratulations to Charles Foster of Flint Hill for winning the trophy given by the Rappahannock Rod and Game Club. Charles’deer weighed 151 pounds. While only two hunters were lucky enough to check bears this year, 13 hunters succeeded in obtaining turkeys. Prospects are very promising for the spring gobbler season in Rappahannock. The Rappahannock Rod and Game Club will be sponsoring a contest and anyone interested in entering should contact Charles Foster.—Jim Bankston, Game Warden MOYERS MOTOR CO., INC. Ford & Mercury NEW MARKET. VA. 75 Used Cars & Trucks in stock at all times CALL: Robert G. Dennis — Local Sales Rep. 987-8116 Q. Earl Yancey Bookkeeping & Tax Service Why lose sleep worrying over your tax return? Bring it to me and 1 will be sure that you get all of your legal deductions. 1 have a B.S. Degree in Accounting and 9 credit hours on my Masters. 1 am a member of the National Association of Accountants. Call 937-5239 after 7:00 P.M. on weekdays or any time on weekends. Open year round for all your business needs. WE MUST CLEAN HOUSE! ALL FALL and WINTER DRESSES JUNIORS, MISSES HALF SIZES 1/2 PRICE ALL FALL A WINTER COATS and CAR COATS 50 * 60% OFF Nielsen’s grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Chastain, and were present for a family gathering Sunday to celebrate Mrs. Chastain’s 92nd birthday. Also present were Mrs. S.M. Shelton, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shelton, Mrs. Louise Kreidemacher, Mrs. Helen McKenna, H. P. Cheney, and Mrs. A.E. Parks. LeRoy Ward of Herndon and Michael Ray Williams were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Goranson at the Wayside Inn at Middletown. Monday Mr. Goranson entered Winchester Hospital for tests. Robert Frazier and daughter, Jean, and Mrs. Margaret Carter, all of Aldie, were afternoon callers in the Bennie Atkins’ home Sunday. Mrs. Gracie Williams and Kelly Jo spent the weekend in Culpeper, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Reid. Saturday, Ray Wines of Woodbridge visited his father, Elias Wines, and his sisters, Mrs. Virgie Ubben and Mrs. Lou Williams. Sunday Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Ubben and their father, called on another sister, Mrs. Ronnie Wines, and Mr. Wines in the Fork District. In celebration of her 15th birthday January 27, Kim Gilkey had a slumber party Friday night. Her guests were Penny Chadwell of Huntly, Shelly ' Kidwell of Flint Hill and Rhonda Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Longmire, Sr. had as Sunday dinner guests their son, Michael, and his fiancee, Miss Sharon Timmons, both of Waterlick. The Sr. Longmires and daughters, Denise and Michele spent Monday in Winchester. Benjamin Frazier, who sustained a broken hip in a fall Thursday at his home, underwent surgery Monda in Warren Memorial Hospital and is presently in the Intensive Care unit. Others on the sick list this week include Sherman Williams and Bray Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Williams, also Mrs. Danny Hickerson. Tony, the young son of the Thomas Leake s returned to school Tuesday after a week’s bout with bronchitis. Sunday evening, January 18, at a community dinner attended by about 70 in the Chester Gap Fire Hall, Bradley Williams, past president of the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department, was presented with a plaque in appreciation of his long and faithful service from 1964 until 1975. Hubert Gilkey III, the new president of the department, made the presentation and also presented posthumously two plaques honoring the late M.A. Greeley, the first president from the department’s organization in 1959 until his death in 1964, and the late Garfield Williams who was Chief from 1962 until his demise in 1965. Gilkey with plaques Bradley Williams who resigned as president of Chester Gap Fire Company after holding that position since 1964 was congratulated hy this group of young men in that community following a dinner in Mr. Williams’ honor Sunday evening. One was heard to say, “I never saw anyone who worked so hard for the company. I just don’t know how he did it. 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Some new Social Security regulations are outlined PEOPLE under‘72 can work and earn more and still get their social security benefits starting in January, according to Philip E. Bettendorf, social security district manager in Winchester. “In 1976 people can earn as much as $2,760 and get their full social security retirement or survivors benefit,” Bettendorf said. “The yearly earnings limit for 1975 was $2,520. The increase keeps the amount in line with increases in general average wages,” For earnings over $2,760 in 1976, social security benefits will be reduced by $1 for every $2 earned. “But no matter how much people earn for the year,” Bettendorf said, “they can get their full social security benefit for any month in which they neither earn over $230 nor do substantial work in their own business.” The 1975 monthly earnings limit was $210. Different rules apply to disabled people who are getting social security disability benefits; people 72 and over will continue to get their full social security benefits regardless of earnings. The$2,520 figure applies to earnings for 1975. People who earn over $2,520 and get benefits must send a report on 1975 earnings to social security by April 15, 1976. THE SOCIAL security contributions rate remains the same in 1976—5.85 percent of covered wages contributed by employes and employers; 7.9 percent of covered self-employed income. The earnings and contributions base—the amount on which social security contributions are made— will be the first $15,300 of covered earnings for the year, starting in January. The 1975 base was $14,100. Since benefit amounts are based on average earnings covered by social security, the increase in the wage base means that people working now will be entitled to higher payments later. Social security pays over $51/2 billion a month in retirement, disability, and survivors benefits to over 31 million people. The Social Security Administration is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The office serving this area is at 20 Soutl^Cameron Street in Winchester and is open Monday through Friday from 9 am. to 4:45 p.m. The telephone number is 667-1511.□ BIRTH ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Grimsley of Huntly announce the birth of a son, Michael Ashby, on January 21, 1976, in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Grandparents of the infant are: Mr. andMrs. Gardner Mills of Huntly, and Mr. and Mrs. George Grimsley of Flint Hill.D Get a Free Stoneware Starter Set with a qualifying F&M Deposit. Add to your set at special discount prices everytime you add to your account. 0 Start your collection of beautiful handdecorated and oven-safe Georgetown Stoneware today at Farmers and Merchants. Choose either the American Eagle motif or an elegant plain band pattern. Your first 3-piece setting is free when you deposit $50 or more in a new or existing Savings Account, or open a new Checking Account with $100 or mo^e. Then you’re automatically eligible to take advantage of depositor’s discount prices every time you add $25 to your account. Save even more by purchasing your Georgetown Stoneware Service for 8 all at one time. Make a Savings Deposit of $500, and the entire 55-piece set is yours for just $79.95, plus tax. Higher deposits make the cost even lower. So come to Farmers and Merchants. And open, or add to, your Savings Account. You’ll earn the highest interest rates the law allows banks to pay. And while you save, you can also save on Georgetown Stoneware. __ Open til 7 p.m. Friday Farmers and Merchants National Bank^, mu BERRYVILLE FLINT HILL FRONT ROYAL MIDDLETOWN STEPHENS CITY MAIN OFFICE-WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA IN APPLE COUNTRY. WTRE THE BIG APPLE IN BANKING.

SPERRYVILLE NEWS MRS. B. M. VARNER Saturday guests of Mrs. Mabel Deal were Sammy Entsminger of Falls Church, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Taylor and son of Brandy, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Deal, Mr. and Mrs. James Deal and son, and Bobby Jenkins, all of Culpeper, Gladys Nichols and Steve Nichols of Slate Mills. Mrs. Deal and son Ivan spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Entsminger in Falls Church. Mrs. Ranny Aylor and Mrs. f! D. Coffey, Jr. make frequent visits to Warren Memorial Hospital to see their father, Robert Nethers of Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers visited Robert Nethers Sunday. Mrs. G.L. Warren and children, Katherine and Chip of Warrenton were Friday overnight guests of CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank each and everyone for flowers, cards, food and words of encouragement since the passing of our loved one, John Aylor. It’s so wonderful to know there are friends like you. May God Bless each of you. The Family CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank my many friends and relatives for their cards and visits and other acts of kindness while a patient in the Warren Memorial Hospital and since my return home. A special thanks to Dr. Werner Krebser, my ministers and the staff of the hospital. Roland Welch FIRE, RESCUE Washington Rescue Squad took Stephanie Hawkins from her home January 21 to Warren Memorial Hospital. January 24 Washington Fire Company along with Castleton, Amissville, Flint Hill answered a call to a fire at McKendrick Blankenbaker’s home at Laurel Mills. The Castleton Rescue Squad carried Mrs. J.U. Blankenbaker to Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Flint Hill Rescue Squad carried Benjamin Frazier from his home in Chester Gap to Warren Memorial Saturday January 24 and Sunday the 25 the unit carried Howard Jones from his home in Flint Hill to Warren Memorial. Sperryville Rescue Squad carried Mrs. May Clatterbuck from her home in Ole Hollow to Culpeper Memorial Saturday January 24.□ Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Lyne. Jesse Warren and Billy Munday of Arlington were weekend guests of Mrs. Clarice Clark. Mrs. Louis Osborn has returned to Cincinnati, Ohio after visiting her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. E.N. Montague. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Devers and family of Front Royal were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Devers. Natalie Swindler spent Saturday night with Julie Lum in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Lum in Flint Hill. ' Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wayland and children, Kim and Sean of Viewtown were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Wayland. Fielding Lewis of Front Royal and Bob Lewis of Huntly were luncheon guests Tuesday of their mother, Mrs. Virginia Lewis. Roy L. Reeve was called to Mt. Dora, Fla., by the illness of his father, Roy M. Reeve. Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. Reeve and daughter, Karen of State College, Pa. were weekend guests in the Ray L. Reeve home. Mr. and Mrs. James Hayre of Colonial Beach were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson and Carole. Cindy and Douglas Cumins spent the weekend with their mother, Mrs. Dawson Nail, Mr. Nail and family in Falls Church and visited their grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Perkins who is recovering from heart surgery at the Washington Medical Center. She is expected to be discharged this week.D The camels didn’t seem to mind the heat last week when a grass fire burned over about 150 acres of the Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center near Front Royal. Sparks from a welding torch ignited the blaze and a high wind fanned it furiously over the hillsides. Motorists lined Route 522 watching the spectacle, and several fire departments responded to assist. Using all methods and equipment available the blaze was brought under control in a little over an hour. photo Dayid Batchelder Wreck A 1971 Chevrolet Highway Department truck from the Fairfax area, driven by Lonnie Ray Williams of Chester Gap ran off the road, slid into a fence and went down the bank Monday night, according to Trooper C.A. Moore. The mishap occurred about 8:55 on Route 522 south of Flint Hill. Damage was estimated at $400 and the operator was cited for driving under the influence.□ PARKWAY GIFT SHOP SPECIALS ON GASOLINE Gulf No-Nox 57.9 Gulf Crest 56.9 Good Gulf 54.9 Route 211 West Sperry ville Open 7 a.m. until W p.m. 317 East Main Street FRONT ROYAL, VA. ANNOUNCES FURTHER REDUCTIONS ON THE ENTIRE STOCK OF LADIES’ FALL & WINTER WEARING APPAREL OVER ONE ACRE FREE PARKING Oir*ctly Across The Street From Our Store THE ORIGIN* PRICE 317 East Main Street FRONT ROYAL, VA. • PANT SUITS ( • WINTER SLACKS ' • SPORTSWEAR • BLOUSES • COATS » DRESSES » SKIRTS » ROBES L • SWEATERS Plus Hundreds of Other Items Too Numerous To Mention BETTER HURRY! SALE CONTINUES THRU FEB. 22nd.

Bicentennial activities begin Rappahannock ’ s Bicentennial a - ctivities were initiated Sunday with a tea at Rappahannock Library. Mrs. R. E. Thompson of Sperryville, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, served tea while Mrs. George H. Davis Jr. in costume, was hostess for the occasion. Mrs. Davis welcomed the group and charted the activities which will occur in Rappahannock in celebration of the nation’s birthday. Among them are a pageant, a ball special church services and candlelight tour of Washington, with many others. Mrs. Davis read a communication from Senator Harry Byrd and another from a regional director of the National Bicentennial Committee approving and endorsing the Rappahannock Committee, as part of the official Bicentennial. In costume for the tea were Mr. and Mrs. Waldron O'Connor, both of whom are involved in the pageant scheduled for June and Mrs. Fred Welty in a dainty colonial costume. A bicentennial film on Virginia was shown and delightful sandwiches and cookies accompanied the tea. ■ SELLING ————— A Yearling LINE 1 Performance Tested Hereford Bull VIRGINIA BCIA BULL TEST SALE ^ Red House, Virginia Saturday, January 31 at 12f30 p.nu 205 Day wt. (No Creep) 483 lbs. 205 Day/Ratio 116. 140 Day Test Gain 3.11 lbs. per day — Test Gain/Ratio 107. His Sire Gained 4.1 lbs. per day on Official Test and weighed 2,210 lbs. at Maturity. Free Delivery J.P.S. Hereford 837-1709 ^^m Boyce, TWICE AS MUCH WATER between pump starts How would you like to double the water you get between pump starts... ease wear and tear on motor and switches7 Moreover, how would you like to eliminate the old problem of a water-logged pressure tank and troublesome air volume controls7 Here's how: Install a time-proved STA RITE shallow well, or convertible jet pump, now specially mounted on ttie amazing "Constant Pressure” tank. No more water-logged tanks. No irritating stopstart, stop-start, stop-start. Glass lined to prevent rust and corrosion. Guaranteed 5 years against leaks. Ask to see how this amazing "Constant Pressure" tank and water system works. More Water Per Jet Pump Dollar Southern States RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS’ M7-13II CO-OP $M„, A Bicentennial tea was held Sunday at Rappahannock Library in Washington. Those attending were welcomed by Waldron O’Connor, Mrs. Fred Welty, Mrs. George H. Davis Jr. and Mrs. O’Connor while Mrs. R.E. Thompsen presided at the tea table. GROW WITH US Applications Being Taken NOW For. 2 Body Repair Technicians We offer a guaranteed salary, plus commission with excellent working condi- ‘ tions in a new facility with the latest in equipment. All benefits are available, including hospitalization, life insurance, long term disability insurance, retirement plan, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays with pay, uniforms, and other weekly benefits. For Appointment-Contact CarJ Embrey MBRey xcetl cnce CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (703) 825-2241 an equal opportunity employer

Mr. and Mrs. Muriel Campbell of The Plains announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruth Ellen to James Gregory Poe, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Poe of Amissville. Miss Campbell is employed with Stuart Johnston of The Plains. The bridegroom elect is an employe of Safeway in Warrenton. An April wedding is planned. Bear harvest Jack W. Raybourne, Game Research Biologist with the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries, has released preliminary figures on the Bear Harvest for the season which terminatedon January 5. Raybourne stated that earlier predictions by the staff biologists had proved to be quite accurate and the results were within the framework of the forecast. Total harvest for the season was 191 bears, compared to 214 which were taken by hunters during the 1974-75 season. Augusta County was highest with 22 animals. During the previous season, 23 bears were taken in that county. The next highest counties and the comparable figures for the 1974-75 season were: Madison 21/18; Albemarle 20/6; Giles 17/9; Nansemond 15/3; Rockingham 13/16; and Greene County with 13/5. “The 23% drop from a total of 214 during the 1974-75 season to the 191 bear taken during the 1975-76 season indicated that the desired reduction in the total harvest had been achieved,” Raybourne said. r Someone Cares The greatest need in the world today is loveMore love for each other and more love for Cod above. GEEST FUNERAL HOME, Private Ambulance Cemetery Memorials 10") Sperryville Rd. ■82.>-0395 Culpeper, Va. BOSTON NEWS BY MRS. MARIE ATKINS David Thornhill and Bill Duncan of VPI & SU spent the weekend with their respective parents Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thornhill and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jenkins had as Wednesday visitors Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Wright of Washington, D.C. Callers Saturday were George Jenkins of Woodville and George Jenkins of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Deal of Arlington were guests for the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Naide. Mrs. Naide is recovering from an illness. Julie Burke of Huntly spent the weekend with Dawn Kenyon at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Kenyon. Paul F. Butler is a patient in Culpeper Memorial Hospital recovering from back surgery. Overnight guests Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan were Mr. and Mrs. Larry McGraw of macKSDurg. Dinner guests 5>aturday were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hoppe of Arlington. Thursday Mr. Duncan was in Charlottesville to visit his brother, John, at the University Hospital. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Kennedy were Mrs. Onley Kennedy of Etlan, Mr. and Mrs. John Coates, Mrs. James Minnis and Criss of Culpeper. Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fincham and family were Mrs. Blanch Fincham and John Henry of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cave and Tanya, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fincham and Peggy and Mr. and Mrs. John Lamb, Steve and Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thornhill and family of Vienna were guests for the weekend of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill. Monday luncheon guests were Frank Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hawkins. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fra zier and Michele. They later visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier. Mr. and Mrs. Junior Reed Jenkins, Michelle and Ann of Sperryville are visiting Mr. and Mrs. David Smoot. Callers Saturday of the Rev. W.B. Dennis were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lewis and Simon of Alexandria. Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Thornhill entertained for lunch Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Carpenter and Holly of Brightwood and Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston. Mrs. Wayne Corbin and Justin of Winchester were weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Dodson. Spending the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. John Gaines, Tommy and Stewart of Gainesville and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jett of Fredericksburg. Joining them Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Jenkins and Randy. Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Powers at Holly Spring Farm were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hudson and Jennifer of Spotsylvania. □ Sign Language Class Mrs. "Mildred Cox, Secretary of the Virginia Registry of Interpreters, will teach a class in sign language at the First Baptist Church in Front Royal on Tuesday nights, February 3, 10, 17 and 24th (weather permitting) from 7 until 9 p.m. The course is free and everyone is welcome to enroll. ^ OBITUARIES Aylor John Dewey Aylor, 75, of Fairfax died Monday, January 19,1976, in Fairfax Hospital. He was a native of Sperryville and had lived the last five years in Fairfax. He is survived by a brother, Reuben Aylor; two sisters Mrs. Virginia Jones of Richmond and Mrs. Texanna Diggs of Brooklyn, N.Y. Funeral services were held Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church in Sperryville with the Rev. U.S. Brokenburr officiating. Burial followed in the family section of the church cemetery.□ Johnson Mrs. Elnora Virginia Johnson, 83, of Winchester died January 23, 1976 in Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Rappahannock, daughter of the late Charles Phillips and Sallie Chunn Phillips. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Henry Johnson; four daughters, Mrs. Sarah Gilbert at home, Mrs. Bertha V. Nickens of Charles Town, W. Va., Mrs. Elizabeth McDaniel of Boyce and Mrs. Edmonia Birdsong of Washington, D. C.; four sons, John Phillips of Baltimore, William Johnson of Washington, D. C., Samuel Johnson of White Post and Walker Johnson of Mt. Vernon, N. Y.; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Monday at Guildfield Baptist Church in Clarke County conducted by Eld. George Bailey. Interment was in Little Chapel Cemetery. . miSl JENKINS A UCTION HOUSE Washington, Virginia Saturday, February 7 at 10 a.m. Having moved my auction house from Sperryville to Gay Street in Washington, Virginia, I will open a new, used and antique furniture store and an auction house. Grand Opening at 10 a.m. followed by AUCTION BEGINNING AT 1 P.M. FEATURING Round Oak Table Kitchen Cabinet Dressers Many other China Closet Assorted Glassware Washstands Clothes Closet Chests of Drawers items to numerous to mention. Regular auction nights will be announced that day Snack Bar Will Be Open Daily In the event of extremely bad weather on Feb 7. the grand opening will be held the following Saturday

These three boys had a ringside seat for the Blankenbaker fire at Laurel Mills Saturday. Fortunately, a serious situation was averted. The fire was contained and kept at a minimum. t Area fire companies responded Saturday to a fire at the Blartkenbaker property at Laurel Mills. A serious house fire was averted and some equipment was turned back when the situation was under control. Sutphin wins trip Charles E. Sutphin of Charles - E. Sutphin, Inc., Washington, Va., has won a trip to Cologne, Germany, in a national contest conducted by Deutz Corporation, which markets Deutz tractors and Deutz - Fahr implements in the U.S. The group of Deutz-Fahr dealers will leave from New York on Sunday, February 8 and return a week later. While in Germany they will be the guests of Klockner-HumboldtDeutz AG, manufacturers of Deutz air-cooled diesel tractors, and its subsidiary, Machinenfabrik Fahr, AG, manufacturers of Deutz-Fahr implements. In addition to sightseeing from Cologne to Munich, the Americans SAVINGS by the truckload! Made possible by the manufacturers of ' s QUILT O DREAM Prices From $76.00 for twin set AND UP STOKES sr Main A Chester Sts. Downtown Front Royal will tour various manufacturing plants of the companies, including the new automated engine plant in Ulm. They will also visit the KHD museum, which houses the world’s first four-stroke engine which was invented 100 years ago this year. The group will also visit the modern KHD research and development center in Porz, see the newest Deutz-Fahr equipment demonstrated, and visit German d6<il6rs. More than 300 persons will make the “Rhineland Rendezvous” trip, including winning dealers from the 23 states in which Deutz-Fahr products are presently sold.D Meetings scheduled February meetings for Flint Hill Fire Department and for the Ladies Auxiliary are scheduled next week. The Ladies will meet at the fire hall on February 2 and the Firemen will meet on the 4th. Both begin at 7:30 p.m. Flint Hill Fire Department and Rescue Squad announce that the annual carnival sponsored by them is scheduled for August 4-7 this year. Dates are announced early to avoid conflict with other activities in the area.D WASHINGTON Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Moffettwere Saturday guests of the Rey. ana Mrs. C.E. Buxton and son Edward, in Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Payne had as Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jenkins, Kim and T.J. ot Culpeper and Mrs. Reed Payne and Tammy. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Faulconer of Orange were weekend guests pf Mrs. W.M. Fletcher. The Rev. Jennings Hobson III and Col. and Mrs. N.A. Parson attended the annual Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia at the Sheraton at Reston this past weekend. . Saturday Mrs. J.M. Lillard had as her guest Thomas Manual Jr. of Winchester. Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Burke of Culpeper were Saturday supper guests of Mrs. Guy Burke. Mrs. Henry Miller of Luray visited Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Keyser with Mrs. Jack Bruce and Mrs. Fred Schaefer and Freddie Schaefer of Sperryville attended a Democratic meeting in Charlottesville Saturday. Sunday guests of Mrs. Gabe Burke were Mrs. Paul Burke and Jeff. Travis Dudley of New Kent was the weekend guest of Mrs. W. C. Campbell and with her visited Mrs. C.H. White and Mrs. John Cowan in Linden. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sentz returned home Thursday after visiting her mother, Mrs. John Sellers in Sarasota, Fla. and their sonin-law, John Murray and his family in Ft. Worth, Texas. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Updike were Dr. and Mrs. William R. Snead and son of Culpeper. Louise Dudley Wood, a student at Hollins College, has returned to that institute after spending four months in Europe studying. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wood of Atlanta and the granddaughter of C.J. Miller. Mrs. Alice Verner remains a patient in Culpeper Memorial Hospital where she is recovering from a broken hip. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Way land were Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Wayland and children of Manassas. Friday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Wood of Reva Park. Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley visited Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Barberie in Manassas Sunday and were their dinner guests at the Elks Club there. Monday the Weak - leys joined Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dwyer of Woodbridge in Staunton and visited Dr. Kenneth Dwyer. □ * Permanent Specials Regular $20.00-Now $ I 5.00 Regular $ I 5.00-Now $ I 2.50 Regular $ I 2.50-Now $ I 0.00 Frosting Special $ / Q Includes shampoo and set SPECIAL PRICES GOOD THROUGH FEBRUARY IS Open Tuesday to Saturday. For appointment call 937-4900. 937-4100 or 937-4070 ^ VILLAGE BEAUTY SALON , flmissville.Vag.^^^^

Rappahannock Cheerleaders were doing their part for the Panthers Tuesday night. _ Photos by Susan Latham PANTHER TALES Aitet mid-term exams and an extra long weekend, Monday was a teacher’s work day, RCHS students are back in the groove again. Needless to say, all students are relieved that the pressure of exams is over with. None are happier than those seniors who know that these will have been the last exams they’ll be taking for the rest of the school year. Under RCHS school policy, all seniors who maintain a “B” average in all of their subjects are exempt from taking final exams. Thev are re qinred to take an exam in any subject in which they have not maintained, that “B” average. Hurray! Speaking of seniors—the senior play tryouts began last Tuesday. Mr. Bomberger will again be directing the play which this year is entitled “Pillow Talk.” I’ll have more information for you about the play next week. We’ve had some seniors who have been accepted by colleges recently. They are Clifton Jenkins and Ricky Way land for Ferrum College, Carolyn Dodson, Madison College and Cindy Cumins, Eastern Mennonite College. Our Eighth Grade basketball team played Strasburg last Friday. As usual, it was an exciting game as well as a close one. The final score was 34-26 in favor of Strasburg. Big scorer for Rap COMPLETE ONE-STOP Building Supply Hardware Paint Millwork Lumber WARRENTON BUILDING MATERIAL CO., INC. ON THE BY-PASS WARRENTON Phone 347-1400 Cindy Cumins pahannock was Greg Bright with 12 points. Their next game is Tuesday with Luray at home, so drop by if you can and I think you’ll be convinced as I am, that our eighth grade team is really movin’ on! Nothing could be heard but cheering last Tuesday night when our JV basketball Panthers won. their first game of the season. It was an exciting game with our Panthers leading Page County by a wide margin in the first and second quarters. Page soon began to catch up causing one of the most exciting games of the season . The score remained close until our Panthers finally edged ahead making the final score Rappahannock 51 and Page County 47. Brooke Miller played an exceptional game and was high scorer with 30 points. Congratulations Panthers—We couldn’t be prouder. Adult education Registration for the adult education classes will be held Thursday, February 5, at Rappahannock County High School. The first class will be held the following Thursday, February 12, and will continue each Thursday night during February and March. Registration is from 7 to 8 p.m. and all classes are from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Subjects which will be covered include typing, refinishing furniture, upholstering, carving, art, electrical repairs, welding, bricklaying, G.E.D., metric system, wills, taxes, deeds and insurance. tribute CEMETERY MEMORIALS CLORE FUNERAL HOME “The Home of Thoughtful Service" M*Om 025-2361 CULPEPER Scenes from the Rappahannock-Page County basketball games Friday night in the local Panther’s gym. Rappahannock’s JV team took the game 51-47. NOW OPEN H & J Grocery Automotive Service Rt. 231 South Sperryville Lubrications-Oil Changes Tire Service-Gas and Oil rUMKAlTolirjoliTHTirYOU GETlioirj CHANGE AND^FILin^HJNG^THISjCOUPOIKJ

Apple pickers awarded back wages By DAPHNE McCULLOUGH LOCAL carpenters and parttime fruit pickers Bob Coles and Tom Green took Sam Snead and Snead Orchards to small claims court in Washington on January 7, and were awarded the $300 in back wages that they were seeking. Coles and Green had both picked for Snead Orchards during the 1974 apple season. That year the pickers were paid 40 cents a bushel, 35 cents in a weekly paycheck and 5 cents at the end of the season as an inducement for remaining the entire season. This is a traditional practice in the orchards. If a picker stays AMISSVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Corbin and family of Manassas were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Nelson Corbin. Mrs. David Hoadley and Sarah Kearns of Falls Church were guests from Sunday to Tuesday of Mrs. Sarah Latham and Mrs. David Streagle and family. Miss Susan Latham of Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg spent .the weekend with her mother. Bobby and Lee Baines were visitors from Friday until Sunday of- Marc and Shannon Streagle at the home of their mother Mrs. David Streagle while Mrs. R. A. Baines was in Williamsburg conducting a seventh grade school trip. Mrs. Harry Heflin and two daughters of The Plains were visitors Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Riley. for the season, it saves the grower the trouble of introducing new workers to his own particular system. “We understood we were to receive the same wage for the ‘75 season,” said Bob Coles. “When Sam Snead announced ‘No last check this year,’ it came as a big surprise. Tom and I talked to him and after going round and round for a while, he agreed that it had been his responsibility to make things clear and agreed to pay the 5 cents a bushel bonus. He said to come by in a week for the checks and when we did, he had changed his mind again.” Snead maintained he had set a wage of 35 cents a bushel, period, so Coles and Green Hied suit in small claims court for the additional 5 cents a bushel that they felt was theirs. The original trial .date was Decemjber 6, at which time Judge William Carson disqualified himself from the case because of his friendship with Sam Snead’s father, Judge Raynor V. Snead. A new trial date was set for January 7 with Judge Paul from Harrisonburg presiding. Snead was represented by his brother-in-law, Attorney Eric Adamson and Coles and Green represented themselves. Snead charged that Coles and Green picked apples of inferior quality, causing a considerable amount of apples to be returned by the packing plant. But testimony of two additional pickers called by Snead as defense witnesses failed to substantiate this charge. The two witnesses, yearround employes of Snead Orchards, also stated that there was some Values to 16.00 1 Large Group Boys Hiking Boots Dross Shoos __ Bustor Brown Shoos SALE 1 Large Group Mens HIKING BOOTS, values to 27 00 DRESS SHOES SALE & ATHLETIC yj SHOES 1 Large Group GIRL'S SHOES were 13.00 _SALE 5*97 1 Group Womens HUSH PUPPIES values to 20.00 & NATURAL WALKERS sale 12.97 1 Group GIRLS SHOES values to 17.00 SALE 7.97 All Children’s Winter HOUSE SUPPERS 1.47 SALE 1 Large Group Womens DRESS & CASUAL SHOES values to 1.8.00 SALE 7.97 All Womens & Mens Winter HOUSE SLIPPERS sale 2m 97 I Group WOMEN'S SHOES values to 16.00 sa*-e5.97 All CRAZY TOE SOCKS were 4.99 sale 1.97 P Southgate Shopping Center - JaNUARY-FEBRUARY WINTER STORE HOURS: Monday-Tueaday-Wedneaday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thunday-Friday 9 ».m.-8:30 p.m. Culpeper confusion over the exact wage to be paid and that they too had understood it to be 40 cents a bushel. SNEAD maintained that the extra 5 cents was more of a gift than a bonus but the judge saw otherwise and awarded Cole and Green their money. Coles and Green viewed the incident as a misunderstanding. “We don’t think Sam was trying to cheat us. I’m sure he thought he’d made it clear that the pay would be 35 cents a bushel.” Snead agreed that a communications failure was at fault and said he will have a written contract next year to avoid any similar incidents. 4 Meanwhile, Tom Green and Bob Coles plan on returning to the orchards, possibly going to Florida next month. “We got started picking four years ago on a small scale when we picked a few bushels at an abandoned orchard and sold the fruit to local health food stores. Picking is one of the few areas of farm labor where you’re paid according to the energy you expend, rather than a low set wage. You can make anywhere from $5 to $8 an hour. Besides that, there’s a certain mystique to picking. Pickers are the true athletes of the working world.”D Simmentals set Virginia record TWO Simmental bulls owned by W. H. White, HI, Tanglewood Farm, Crozet, have set a Virginia performance record. The two bulls performance tested at the Red House Bull Evaluation Center BIRTH ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Ike Ralls Sr., of Washington announce the birth of a son, Steve Edward, on January 17, 1976 in Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal. Grandparents of the little boy are Mrs. Claudia Mae Pullen of Washington and Mrs. Callie Ralls of Sperryville. BRIDGE CLUB MEETS Mrs. John S. Browning entertained the Flint Hill Bridge Club Monday evening. Prizes were awarded Mrs. G.W. Smith, Mrs. W.A. Moore, Mrs. L.B. Burford, and Mrs. T.L. Eastham. Others playing were Mrs. Guy Palmore, Mrs. Earl Edmonds, Mrs. B. J. Wood, Mrs. Emory Russell, Mrs. Paul Miller, Mrs. Tom Massie, Mrs. Louis Moore, Jr. and Mrs. James Massie. □ WAKEFIELD PTA Mrs. Keeton Barnes of Sperryville was elected president of the newly formed Parents Association of Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly. At the meeting held January 20 in the new auditorium of the school, Mrs. Bob Sudduth of Front Royal was selected as Warren County’s representative and Mrs. David Graham of Markham will represent Fauquier County. Wakefield is attended by students from these areas.□ gained 4.07 and 4.00 pounds per day on 140 day feed test, which makes them the first bulls to gain 4 pounds or better per day in the 18 year history of performance testing conducted by the Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement Association. The two record setting bulls are both 3/4blood Sim mental and are among some of the first of the Simmental breed to be tested in Virginia. The Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement Association has successfully operated central station bull testing programs for 18 years as a service to its members and the beef industry. The testing is under the direction and supervision of the Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement Association and V. P. I. The two basic objectives are to test the top end of the bull calf crop under standard conditions for the purebred breeders benefit and to offer for sale the top end of the tested bulls for the improvement of other herds. These two record setting bulls, along with Angus, Hereford and Charolais bulls will be sold at public auction on Saturday, January 31, at the annual VA. B. C. I. A. performance tested bull sale at the Red House Bull Evaluation Center near Red House. PASTOR C. R. WOODARD For Maranatha Baptist Church. Route 522, Flint Hill, extends a I warm friendly invitation for you to attend all services: Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Sunday Evening 7:30 P.M. Wednesday 7-30 EARLY’S CARPET SALES & SERVICE Large Display of Nationally Known Brands. Imported Orientals also Remnants, featuring BARWICK, PATCRAFT, MASLAND, MOHAWK end ALEXANDER SMITH Wall-tc-Wall Carpet Installations Residential or Commercial Expert Rug Cleaning CUSTOM DRAPERIES AND SLIP COVERS MADE LOCALLY CUSTOM AND STOCK WINDOW SHADES VISIT OUR SHOWROOM OR CALL FOR “SHOP AT HOME SERVICE” CALL 937-4404 or 825-8232 Rt. 211, Amissville_ 502 N: Mein St., Culpeper

New county librarian is appointed By MARY JAMIESON THE Rappahannock County Library has announced the appointment of Mrs. Edward F. Hufstedler as librarian. Mrs. Hufstedler, a two-year county resident of Amissville, is thoroughly qualified for this position through lib HUNTLY NEWS MRS. BESSIE PARKS Mrs. Gladys Williams had as guests during the weekend, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris, Jr. of Haymarket, Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Williams and daughter, Cindy, and Mr. and Mrs. James Beatty, all of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Willie B. Mills had as weekend guest their granddaughter, Miss Tammie Harris of Haymarket. Mrs. Lucille West is recuperating at home following surgery in Warren Memorial Hospital. Her sister, Mrs. Emma Mills entered Winchester Memorial Hospital Tuesday for eye surgery the next day. Mrs. Robert Rutherford and Lori and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eubank attended a birthday party Sunday in Front Royal for Mrs. Rutherford’s grandson, Brian, son ofMr. and Mrs. Butch West.D BENEFIT PARTY A benefit party to raise funds for the annual Heart Fund campaign is pet for Saturday, February 21 at 8 p.m. in the Flint Hill fire hall. The public is invited to support the campaign and enjoy an evening out with friends. Chairmen of the American Heart Association in Rappahannock are Mrs. Charles Raney and Mrs. Russie Miller, both of Flint Hill. BRIDGE CLUB Mrs. Elmo Flynt entertained the Washington Bridge Club at her home Friday evening. Prize winners for the evening included Mrs. Paul Miller, Mrs. H.M. Keyser, Mrs. Harry Lee Smith and Mrs. E.M. Jones. Others playing were Mrs. George H. Davis Jr., Mrs. Mary H. Lea, Mrs. G.W. Smith Jr. and Mrs. Ian Pryde.D CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank friends, neighbors and relatives for the flowers, gifts, visits and all thoughts and kindness given me during my recent hospitalization. Mrs. Rena Corbin, Amissville rary science studies and years of varied professional library experience. The Library Board of Trustees feels most fortunate in Mrs. Hufstedler’s acceptance of the librarian position because they believed it would be next to impossible to find a person already equipped to take over from Ruth Blackwell the regular library practices and book processing as well as the initiative phases of the librarian’s work, and especially by the first of 1976 when Miss Blackwell was called to be the full-time Clerk of the District Courts of Rappahannock. Miss Blackwell’s two years of dedication, orderly work and prevading affability have in great part helped to bring about more than 100% increase in book circulation, considerable new activity in young adult and children’s reading, and the repeated successes of the yearly book review contests. She has also supervised getting sound and movie equipment in operation with very able Marion Kuhn. The library has benefitted and grown well during Ruth Blackwell’s tenure. They have been outstanding years. Mrs. Hufstedler was familiar with some of Miss Blackwell’s work because of the volunteer hours she had generously given to the Library since moving into the county. Also her vast library experience has familiarized hgr with the standardized library practices used in our library. OVER 30 Rappahannock residents had answered the advertisement for librarian carried in two December issues of the Rappahannock News. “It was gratifying to know how many alert, able and nice people considered the Library a good place to work. Their applications were appreciated and their names have been kept in the Library files. Georgia Hufstedler s qualifications, are outstanding and impressive. Mrs. Hufstedler is a graduate of the University of Texas and the daughter and wife of Navy officers. She has lived in many sections of the United States and wherever she has been, she became involved with libraries. When stationed at Pensacola she took her library science course at the University of Florida. When Capt. Hufstedler was in the Persian Gulf, she worked in the Norfolk City Public Library system and later as Assistant Librarian at the Naval Air Station Library. When the Captain was sent to Panama, she was Post Librarian for the Army at Ft. Amador. Over a period of 15 years while her husband was on duty at the Pentagon, Mrs. Hufstedler worked as a member of the staff of the Arlington County Library System. SO THAT library users will know that as well as a knowledgeable person to help them in get Commonwealth LUMBER AND HARDWARE CENTER OVER 90 YEARS OF HELPFUL SERVICE *p*ioo Lumber Hardivare Building Materials^ □ Building Plans □ Ceiling Tile □ Doers □ Floor Tile □ Flooring □ Formica (Laminated) D Windows □ n □ Garden Supplies □ Insulation □ Lawn Mowers □ Millwork □ Moldings Roofing Wall Board □ Paneling □ Pegboard □ Plywood □ Power Tools □ Sapolin Paints □ Siding □ Sta-Dri Commonwealth Corporation Free Delivery m 424 Manassas St. Front Royal 635-2176 ting the books they want and need, they have a librarian who can discuss many subjects and farflung places in which they may be interested. Mrs. Hufstedler is an avid traveller and she has gone to many countries. In Europe, she has been in England, Italy, France and Spain. She has been in several Mediterranean countries and North Af rica. She has known Australia, Saigon, Vietnam, Thailand. She has travelled to South America and India. The new librarian has another facet which those rare ones with a similar taste will be happy to know. She is an active member of Ikebna International, a world-wide organization of flower arrangers —Japanese-style. □ Miss Ruth Blackwell, left, has resigned as Librarian for Rappahannock County Library and is succeeded by Mrs. Georgia Hufstedler of Amissville. Miss Blackwell who lives at Sperryville has accepted the position of Deputy Clerk of the Rappahannock General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts. PIEDMONT Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Inc. 8l4N^Maii^iPhone 825-2j6^^ulpep*r^^ FURTHER REDUCTIONS 30-40-50% OFF Winter Merchandise OkelAJkite Shop Southgate Shopping Center Culpeper All Sales Final Alterations at cost

Saving farmland discussed at meet From Pace 1 Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District, the Piedmont Environmental Council, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Rudolf Light, a PEC director, set the theme of the conference in his keynote talk. “The farmer’s life (in the Piedmont) is up for grabs, to anyone willing to finance a subdivision or a feasibility plan for an investor, said Light. And while people feel land use planning is not working to save the Piedmont, he said, there is also a growing discourse about the true dimensions of the land use task in the Piedmont and what it will take to make this process work for the benefit of the majority of citizens. A panel of speakers started on the day’s talk by giving their versions of the problem, and their versions of some possible answers. Chairman E.P. Luke of the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors, called for a “systems approach’’ to the problem, weighing considerations of land, labor, c^ft^ ital and education in a seapen for solutions. N “We can spend a4oi of time on planning discussion,” said Luke, “but unless all of this is tied together we’re not going to have any viable agriculture in this district.” Frank S. Walker, a farmer and member of the Madison County Planning District, tried to envision the immediate and relatively near future of farming in the Northern and Central Piedmont areas of Virginia, and his outlook was mixed. He saw continuing pressures for development and transformation of the area, and he saw a continuation of a trend whereby “we’re being polluted with people.” But, eventually, he predicted, people will recognize that “farming land is as necessary as having land for construction, roads and industrial and commercial areas. ’ ’ At the end of the cycle, perhaps by the next 15-20 years, “the land will be even more firmly protected for farming and farming alone, with the possibility of more federal controls being very real,” said Walker. Phillip Irwin of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, asserted that in this area of Virginia, environmental concerns are the same thing as a concern for farming. He decried long-range national forecasts that see the complete elimination of farming in 42 of the 50 states, Virginia included, and called for a greater awareness of the value of farming on the part of everyone — especially farmers themselves. “We’re parcellizing our valuable farmland every day while at the same time very few people are reassembling farmland,” observed Irwin, warning that this is a danger to the welfare of everyone. “THERE must be a future for farming in the Piedmont,” said Irwin, noting that land here is as good as anywhere for orchards, cattle and certain crop?. He saw grave dangers in the vast, centralized farms of the Midwest, and called for more efforts to protect the viability of decentralized, • diversified farming of the type now found in Piedmont Virginia. \ Ray Dilley, editor of the Piedmont Virginian, wondered about the effectiveness of planning. Too much of the planning efforts in Virginia, he thought, seem suspiciously oriented toward development, not preservation, especially a state-mandated necessity for master plans for every county in the state. “I’m suspicious,” he said, “of such a directive coming for a state legislature dominated as it is by real estate interests and development lawyers.” Aubrey Lee, a developer and member of the Orange County planning commission, called for a delicate balance on the part of public planners, to make decisions which would tend to save farming, cm the one hand, while at the same time being careful “not to encroach oir th^raedsroftlrerpeople. ’ ’ Robert C. Edwards, another developer from Orange County, and a member of the Board of Supervisors, cited a hatful of statistics which he thought justified a need for greater industrial development efforts. Said Edwards: “I SEE the future of farming this way: The pressures are for past trends (of_ development) to Henry Block has a special reason why you should come to us for income tax help. If you received the Short Form for filing your taxes, our preparers are specially trained to determine if it’s best for you. If it is, we’ll complete it at a very low price...and our charge always includes your resident state return. H&R BLOCKTHE INCOME TAX PEOPLE Post Office Bldg. Washington, Va. 675-3737 27 S. Royal Ave. Front Royal 635-3637 continue and to accellerate. Speculators have been joined by foreign interests looking for safe investments. If these trends continue, farming could become uneconomical.” He called for increased efforts to “broaden the tax base” of Piedmont Virginia counties by attracting industrial development. “Under-utilization” of farmland, through rich acres being held idle by speculators and “estate ownership,” was seen by Edwards as a threat to farming as a whole in the Piedmont, and he predicted that only through industrial development could this trend by counterbalanced. In a question-and-answer period which followed, Irwin admitted his dismay about Edwards’s “taxbroadening” premise. He thought industrial development would hasten the destruction of agriculture in the area, rather than arrest the trend. L.ee thought that development of tourism would be a better economic ploy, and Dilley questioned whether industry would really be all that beneficial to still largely rural, agricultural counties in the Northern Piedmont. Dilley also cited recent studies that have shown that in rural areas, industries often attract more commuter workers than they provide jobs for residents. Edwards thought this would be a dandy situation for counties with industry—reaping the “broader tax base” of the industry while avoiding the costs of residential citizens. J. PAXTON MARSHALL, an economist from VPI, was called upon to summarize the panel discussion. He was particularly critical of Edwards’s approach. He called the Orange Supervisor’s point about “in-migration” an “absolutely false premise—an argument that is forcing this state to answer the question, ‘Will the state have a land settlement policy that can, in tact, override local jurisdictions.’” Marshall warned that “until jurisdictions can overcome the view that they can export their problems to the next jurisdiction, there will be no resolution to this problem we’re addressing here today.” At lunch, Congressman Robinson demonstrated how far the land use debate has come in Piedmont Virginia by admitting, out loud, that a public consideration must be balanced with private property rights in land use decisions. “No one welcomes direction from a public authority as to what he may or may not do with his land,” observed the Winchester apple-grower, but everyone must also recognize the value of agriculture to the nation’s economy and of how this valuable asset must be protected and enhanced. He hailed efforts to change estate in heritance laws, which are designed to make it easier for family farms to pass from generation to generation, but while asserting that “the most valuable commodity in this land is the land,” he reiterated his opposition to attempts to enact federal land use controls. More than anything else, however, said Congressman Robinson, Americans must rid themselves of the notion that “we have t a boundless supply of land—we have no land to waste. We need a greater land consciousness...” Dr. Burkwood Farmer, chief economist for the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Commerce, spoke next, making a strong plea for enactment of enabling legislation to allow the creation of tax-sheltering agricultural districts in Virginia, a concept pioneered by the state of New York. Farmer said he thinks the likelihood for passage of such legislation by the current session of the legislature is “good.” IN THE afternoon, the some 100 persons attending the conference, coming from five counties, broke up into discussion groups about various possibilities of land use approaches designed to protect and encourage farming. Discussion leaders then reported to the conferences on the general tone of these sessions, and Colonel Luke attempted to sum 14) the entire conference. “We didn’t expect any solutions,” he admitted, but getting everyone together to discuss the problems and some possible approaches did serve to stimulate everyone’s thinking. He called for continued efforts to galvanize local people to seek local solutions, thereby avoiding solutions decreed from Richmond or Washington, D.C. “If there ever is land use legislation at the national level,” said Luke, “It will be because we aren’t doing what we should be doing at the local level.” But Luke provided an indication of how far local thinking has come when he repeated a previous speaker’s assertion that “individual property rights are not absolute,” and of how a modern awareness 'of community land use problems must be balanced against “the old, indivisible idea that property rights take precedence over everything.” „ The process will take time and a lot of effort, said Luke. “But if we’re serious, we can make progress.” Radical talk in Virginia, in a year 200 years after was heard some of the most revolutionary talk in the history of the Western Worldfollowed by some of the most revolutionary actions ever witnessed by mankind, before or since.□ Announcing the Opening of Gainesville Women’s Clinic, Inc. 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The first of 50,000,000 tree seedlings to be planted in Virginia by May 1, 1976, are now being shopped from the Virginia Division of Forestry nurseries. Here are Loblolly Pine seedlings, packaged 1,000 seedlings per bundle. Approximately 700 to 800 seedlings are needed to plant one acre. Besides seedlings for wood production, a variety of species are available for other uses such as wildlife plantings. See the County Forester or Chief Forest Warden for information. Beef Industry convention THE ANNUAL VIRGINIA BEEF INDUSTRY Convention, which encompasses the annual meetings of eleven beef and meat organizations in Virginia is scheduled to be held at the Sheraton-Fredericksburg Motor Inn on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, February 5, 6, and 7. On Thursday, the 5th, in the afternoon and evening, the various breed associations will hold their annual meetings and banquets On Friday morning the Virginia Cattle Feeders, the Virginia Livestock Markets Association, and the Virginia B.C.l.A. will hold their annual meetings. The Cattleman’s Luncheon with keynote speaker will be at noon on Friday, J.H. Brinker, president. A.O. Smith Harvestore Co., Chicago, 111., will speak on “Opportunities for Agriculture.” On Friday afternoon, the Virginia Beef Cattle Association will hold its annual meeting. On Friday evening the awards banquet and entertainment will be staged for all attending the convention. On Saturday morning, February 7th, an educational program is planned that will wind up by noon that day. The Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement Association annual meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, February 6.D Toneys Downtown Super Market 25 E. Jackson Street Front Royal Country Style Sausage Fresh Beef Liver Fresh Ground Beef Mixed Fryer Parts 99c lb. 39c lb. i 75c lb. 41c lb. Friday ft Saturday Only Fresh Dressed Trout ^ > and Whiting 89c lb, FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE, INC. Marshall, Va. 22115 364-4861 364-4871 * FAT CATTLE SALE ' State Graded Tuesday, February 3 at 2p.m. Located on Route 55 approximately ^^one mile east of Marshall. WOODVILLE NEWS By MRS. JUNE CLARK Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Watson and family were dinner guests Friday of Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Hoover at The Plains. Saturday the Watsons had as their dinner guests Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Gregory and Kelly of Luray. ° The Woodville Homemakers Club will meet at the church Tuesday, February 3 at 7:30 p.m. The program will be on pottery. Mrs. Larry Conners was a Thursday guest of Mrs. Jerry Spiker in Middletown. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners joined by Mrs. Weldon Cline of Culpeper visited relatives in Fredericksburg. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz, Gregg and Philip visited Mr. and Mrs. Winston Sibert and daughter in Sterling, Saturday. They were overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Don Fisher and sons in Vienna and returned to their home Sunday. Roscoe Burke of Front Royal was a Wednesday visitor of Weldon Burke. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Orange and son Tom of Takoma Park, Md. were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Orange. Mrs. John H. Woodward, Tabby Sue, John Jr. and Jeffrey of Culpeper were weekend guests of her mother, Mrs. Ada Settle. Harry Stephenson and Mrs. Mary Quaintance were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Henry Wood and the H.B. Woods. Mrs. Richard Burke and Dicky were Saturday callers of Mr. and CALENDAR OF EVENTS Feb. 5 - Board of Supervisors, 10 a.m., Courthouse. Feb. 10 - Rapp’k. School Board, 7:30 p.m., RCES. Feb. 10 -' Washington Town Council, 7:30 p.m., Courthouse. Feb. 11 - Social Security Representative, 10-12 a.m., Courthouse. □ Legal Notice NOTICE TOWN OF WASHINGTON RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Central Telephone Company of Virginia of Charlottesville, Va. has applied for a variance in accordance with Article 5, Section 5-3-1 & 2 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Washington. The above named applicant desires to reduce the rear and side yard setback requirements to allow for building additions to the telephone equipment building on Gay St., located in Town of Washington, Hampton Magisterial District. A hearing has been scheduled for February 10, 7:30 P.M. on February 10, 1976, in the 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 of Washington Rappahannock County, Virginia By: Peter Kramer Mayor of Washington, Virginia Mrs. Paul Wiley and boys in Amissville. Mrs. W.B. Johnson and Mrs. Clifton Clark were Thursday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Collier Fox in Luray. Mrs. Clark was a caller Saturday of Mrs. Maude Taylor in Culpeper. Steve Hawkins and daughter, Julia, of Alexandria were Friday evening guests of the Rodney Vest family. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Butler attended funeral services for Mr. Woody Corbin in Luray. Miss Bonnie Brown of Silver Spring', Md. was a dinner guest Sunday of her mother, Mrs. Henry Brown and Miss Elva Bruce. □ Washington High School basketball team, vintage 1945, included, front row, Wade Massie, Ed Payne who was captain, Dave Miller, Bobby Reid; second row, Presley Pullen, William Huff, Edward Clark, Charles ‘Sissy’ Corder. William Printz, BUI Racer; third row, Irvin Sisk Jr. who was timekeeper, Charles Foster, David Figgins who also acted as agriculture teacher, filling in while most male teachers were serving with the military, WUliam ‘Pete’ Dennis and William ‘Red’ Payne, picture and information courtesy Mrs. Mary Updike. r RAM THEATRE > E. MAIN ST. ERONT ROYAL *35*2777 Eves 7:00-9:00 Sat.-Sun. Mat 2:00 A true account of one of the most incredible journeys in American history. A TRUE STORY FRONT ROYADDRWE-IN 635 6455 Strausburg Fri.-Sun. Open 7:00 Begin 7:30 Sun. $2.00 a Carload Their Specialty was Other’s Desires... (1) “THE SPECIALIST” (2) “THE GUN GIRLS” (R)

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. Calf Creep Feeder. Six position Smidley Ranger. Little used. Excellent condition. 675-3759. 1-5-p For Sale — 6 month old Westinghouse “Continental” Convertible Dishwasher. $285.00. Our new home already equipped with one. 675-3634. 2-5-p CHAdTBOTTOMING Rushing, caning and splits—Quick and reasonable re-seating. Call Country Cupboards. 675-3294. 2-19-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 Fauquier Laundry—Riding Apparel & Horse Blankets our Specialty. Warrenton, Va. 347-2231. ARTIFICIAL BREEDING — Beef and Dairy Cattle. Will go any place. 675-3539. $ta «v<® CUSTOM FRAMING 302 S. East Street Phone 825-1755 Culpeper, Va. We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING & SUPPLY CORP. Phone VAS-8383 Culpeper I will not be responsible for any debts incurred by anyone other than myself. Charlie F. Baldwin. 1-29-p New Homes from $17,500. complete, building lots from $3,500, acreage from $600 acre, Hilltop view tracts from $1,000./acre. Rappalachian Homes, Amissville, 937-4388. 2-12-k WANTED—200 to 400 acres pastture for cattle about April 15. Giles M. Early f Bealeton. Call 439-3620 or 439-8560. 2-19-k WANTED TO RENT—House for at least 6 months, within 10 mi. of Washington, Va. preferably North. Desire heat, elec., plumbing. Call Mary Selles, The Rush River Co., 675-3650, days, 937-4721 eve., or write P.O. Box 163, Washington, Va. References. 1-29-k EXPERIENCED BUILDER, New Homes, Remodeling, Repairs. Gregory Monahan, MONECS Corporation. 987-8928. tfk CARPETS—Sales and Installation; Lowest price and finest craftsmanship; Specializing in custom installation. JOHN H. MOORE CARPETS. 635-8883 or 675-3665. FOR RENT—Large country home 1 1/2 mile out of village, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room with fireplace, den, dining room, kitchen, utility room, garden space, stream, orchard, etc. $300 per month. References required. Call Eileen Day (703) 987-8121 with THOMAS & TALBOT REAL ESTATE, Middleburg, Va. 22117. 1-29-k SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Lawn mowers, Rototillers, etc. Blades sharpened and general maintenance. Locust posts for sale. Bob Turman. 987-8303. tfk PANORAMA REALTY Sperryvil/e Emporium SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA 987 8640 m REALTOR 4 BR FRAME HOME includes large kitchen, living room, dining room, 1 1/2 baths, porches and partial basement. High on a hill with over 9 acres, this property also has 2 barns, smoke house, stream and views. $55,000. 21.5 WOODED ACRES near Rock Mills. Excellent access by state road, 2 streams, good building site, with mountain views. $27,000. with owner financing. 5 ROOM FRAME HOUSE with well on 8 1/2 acres near Peola Mills. Long river frontage on stocked trout stream. $26,000. OVER 9 ACRES of open pasture fronting on hard surface road and gently rising to ideal building site with super mountain views. Good spring on property, survey and owner financing. $20,000. COMPLETELY REMODELED 3 bedroom frame country home on 1 acre includes living room with fireplace, den, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, 11/2 baths and partial basement. Separate guest room has fireplace and full bath. Immaculate condition. $56,000—terms. 5 ROOM COTTAGE on 3/4 acre riverfront lot near Sperryville. Kitchen with stove, oil heater and well. Road frontage and 1,outbuilding. $12,000 with excellent owner financing. JAMES W. LEAKE - 987-8236 JOHN R. EUBANK - 987-8146 JOHN BARBOUR - 987-8608 C. KEETON BARNES - 987-8619 J. MAURICE O’BANNON 987-8713 FOR SALE—32 inch bathroom vanity with molded top. New. $98.00. Call'675-3349 or 937-4410 nights. 1-k HELP WANTED — Fulltime job opening to individual to assist in parts department, inventory control, both parts and complete machine. Female applications considered with proper qualifications. Good oportunity with old established firm. Fringe benefits, etc. Write P.O. Box 876, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Send resume with references. 1-29-k THURMAN WHARTON, Flint Hill, Plumbing, Heating, Electrical—24 hour emergency service. 6753607. 3 Bedroom Brick Rambler, on 2 1/4 acres near Washington. $37, 000. Phone A. Burke, 675-3658 after 6 p.m. tfk I will not be responsible for any debts other than my own. Roger Rutherford. 1-29-k FOR SALE — Childrens clothing, ages 1 to 12, men’s and women’s clothing, homemade quilts, dishes, miscellaneous other items. 635-5502. Chester Gap. 1-29-p EXCAVATING — Ponds, Roads, built or repaired; land clearing and other types of work. Canton Construction, Amissville, 9373521 or 937-4909. tfk WANTED—Land to lease for landfill. Contact Canton Construction, Amissville, 937-4909, Or 9373521. 1-29-k OFF-SEASON SPECIAL—Now is the most economical time to invest in a custom-built deck or sunporch for your home or vacation hide-away. Imagine entertaining, barbecuing, sunbathing, etc. All lumber is pressure treated - prevents decay, requires no upkeep. Prices vary with size and terrain. E.B. LARIMER, 9374032. 2-12-k 22 Years Experience INCOME TAX PREPARATION RBG Business Services Telephone 675-3672 for appointment -AUTO PARTSRussell Automotive Company 732 E. Main St. Luray, Virginia Phone: 743-4551 PARENTS INTERESTED in Kindergarten in Rappahannock call 675-3279 or 937-4948. 2-19-p STOVE WOOD for sale—3/4 ton pickup load delivered. Call 9374968. 2-5-k RIDGE ’N HOLLER RAMBLERS. Hike Thursday, February 5. Panarama to Oven Top Mountain. 8 miles. Moderately strenuous. For info, call Dale Davis, 937-4333 before 10 p.m. 1-P GORE ELECTRIC P.O. Box 88 Sperryville, Va. 987-8748 I specialize in wiring, heating, servicing and supplies. Call me for your electrical needs. SALE—Square D Service entrance meter box with main disconnect attached. 2 (100) AMP. double pole main disconnect breakers. Sewing machine, portable. 987-8664, 202966-3555, 202-244-8645 eve. 1-29-k Replacement parts for Civilian and Military JEEP VEHICLES TJniroyal Tires. Rosson & Troilo Brandy Station 825-3722 tfk REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SLATE MILLS: (1) 2 story frame residence, aluminum siding, metal roof, central heat, 4 bedrooms, living room, family room, bath. Barn. 1.7 plus acres, all in good condition on blacktop. Clean country surroundings with excellent view. $40,000. with assumable trust at 7%. (2) This 7 yr. old atone and treated wood rambler has over 2400 square feet of living space with carport and numerous modern conveniences, sells, with 2 acres at $65,000. SPERRYVILLE: Remodeled two story frame residence, circa 1840, random width heart pine flooring, several fireplaces, 12 ft. ceilings, 4 bedrooms, central heat, plumbing, numerous appliances. 2 1/4 acres, more can be used. $45,000. W.H. LYNE, Realtor 987-8291 Rt. 1, Box 64 Washington, Va. 22747 Baldwin Grocery Washington, Va. Special GULF GAS Regular 54.9 No Lead 56.9 High Test 57.9 CARDINAL CHRYSLER-DODGE Culpeper Shopping Center New ai}d Used Cars and Trucks Chrysler, Dodge and Dodge Colt Cars, Dodge Trucks Sales and Service-Auto Repairs Bank Financing -Spot Delivery