Rappahannock News, February 5, 1976

Conservation program is announced % THE 1976 Agricultural Conservation Program has been developed and approved for Rappahannock County. The signup period will be from February 2-20, 1976. Under the provisions of the program requests may be accepted for conservation practices that have not been started and which would not be accomplished without cost shares. The signup period is also open for any forms interested School survey In order to plan the school program for the next several years, administrators of Rappahannock School System must ascertain the number of children in this county who will be 4, 5 and 6 years of age before January 1, 1977. Persons having children in the home who will reach their 4th, 5th or 6th birthday before January 1, 1977 are requested to call the Rappahannock County Elementary School, 987-8259, and give names, addresses and telephone number. in a Long Term Agreement (LTA) corresponding to the needs 6f his conservation plan. The following practices are approved for cost-sharing assistance in Rappahannock County: Establishing Permanent Vegetative Cover, Improving Permanent Vegetative Cover, Planting Forestry Trees or Shrubs, Improving a Stand of Forest Trees, Water Impoundment Reservoirs, Diversions, Permanent Wildlife Habitat, Sediment, Chemical or Water Runoff Control Measures, Application of Lime, Controlling Competitive Shrubs, Developing Springs, Seeps, or Pipelines for Livestock Water, Permanent Open Drainage Systems, Underground Drainage Systems, Interim Cover Crop. A current soil test is required on. any practice requiring lime or fertilizer. A current soil test is defined as one having been taken within the past two years in which no lime has been applied since the soil test was made. THE cost shkre rates ar6'^ti^ for all practices except for the Forestry Practices. The rate Auction, store opened A GRAND OPENING for an auction house and furniture store in the “Lea Building” in Washington is scheduled Saturday, February 7, by the proprietor, John Walker Jenkins of Sperryville. Mr. Jenkins has been an auctioneer for many years and formerly had an auction house in Sperryville. He will hold the open .house beginning at 10 o’clock with an auction following at 1 p.m. The building interior has assumed a rustic atmosphere, paneled with apple wood; attractive front windows display glassware, copper, brass and novelty items. The auction auditorium provides ample room for comfortable seating and the front area is used for furniture display. A snack bar will be open daily as the store will be. Auctions will be scheduled for every other Thursday night at 7 p.m. beginning with February 12.□ for the Forestry Practices is 65%. Funds for this program are limited. Ifyou desire cost-sharing assistance for needed conservation improvements on your farm during the current year, please come by the ASCS office and make an application. Effective February 9, 1976, the Rappahannock County ASCS Office hours will be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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. Mrs. Reid Payne of Washington, working in Jenkins Auction House which will open Saturday in Washington, puts last minute touches on the furniture, glassware and articles for sale in the store section of the establishment. Skin clinic **r A skin cancer clinic will beheld March 20 for any and everyone in Rappahannock County wishing to take advantage of this free service. The clinic will be conducted from 10 until 2 at the Episcopal Church parish hall in Washington. This service is provided by the Rappahannock Unit of the American Cancer Society which is supported through local contributions. “Prevention of cancer is the only positive way, at this time, to combat it. Since there is treatment, but no sure cure for cancer the approach to the problem by prevention is the feasible approach,” said a Society official. “The clinic is conducted free— there is not any cost to you— your Cancer Crusade donations have made the clinic possible, so you should take advantage of the service. We hope there will be no detections;' however, if there is, these would be referred to your own family physician.”□ % *><■* ^4 m * Jenkins Auction House which will open Saturday in Washington affords ample, comfortable surroundings for business which will include regular auctions every other Thursday night and a new, used and antique furniture store and snack bar. The grand opening is Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. with an auction following at 1 p.m.

iRappahattnnrk Nriua Published' Thursday Morning at Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia, 23747, by the Fauquier Publishing Company, Inc. Entered as Second Class Mail at the Post Office in Washington, Virginia. Subscriptions (in advance) $4 in Rappahannock and adjacent counties; $5 in Postal Zones S thru S. MRS. SARAH C. LATHAM, Managing Editor Telephone Washington 675-3349 Village life IN NEARBY Loudoun, citizens of a small community which dates back to Colonial days are up in arms over the prospects of a large subdivision being plunked down on their doorstep. Their plight is not the first instance where a contradiction in Piedmont counties’ land planning approaches has been revealed. It is policy in Rappahannock County—as it is in Fauquier and Loudoun, and Clarke, too, to name a few— to encourage growth and development around existing towns and communities, in the interest of preventing excessive housing development in the open countryside. In only slightly varying degrees of specificity—to dig up an old Watergate hearings word—Tt is also implicated that this policy would encourage a high - density type of development. There’s only one big thing wrong with this policy: The people living in die existing towns and villages, by and large, want no part of high density development. They don’t want “in-filling” of their towns—they want to preserve the historic pattern of small town America, a pattern of single family residences, located on rather large lots, set back a generous distance from tree-lined streets. They want, in other words, lowdensity town and village patterns of living. WHILE it is true that a majority of Americans has become an urban population, as opposed to the once dominant reality of rural America, it is also true that when urbap Americans decide to move to the suburbs or to the country, they want to escape high density development, traffic jams, air pollution, and the noise and irritations of living in close quarters with one’s neighbors. American farmers do not live in villages and commute to their fields, as do some farmers in England and the European Continent. And American suburbanites want their spacious lawns and backyard gardens; they don’t want to move out to the country to live in another slightly different version of urban crowding—although it is one of the ironies of modern land speculation and development that this is what the American ex-urbanite often winds up with. This official espousal of high density development in the teeth of a firmly entrenched American preference for large-lot, single-family dwellings is not only an economic problem, it is a serious planning contradiction that must, be resolved if people are to have the sort of confidence in the planning process that is necessary for its success. A FINAL thought: The overwhelming majority of citizens living in rural Piedmont Virginia do not want it to change, if they can possibly help it. They want it to remain rural and “open” and uncluttered by excessive residential and commercial development. How can this overwhelming preference be reconciled with the eontinous pressure on the part of many elected-officials to accommodate growtti—their only reservation being that this growth occur in an “orderly” fashion? If a way of life is obliterated or warped out of recognition, what difference does it really make, except perhaps financially, whether this destruction is done in an “orderly” manner or haphazardly? The end result remains the same.D Honor students Wakefield Country Day School has announced its honor roll for the third grading period. First honors went to Chris Sherwood, Marshall; Tara Labovitz, and Nancy Massie, Washington; Danny Cook, Oriana Wilson, Eric Dutt, and Scott Reid, Front Royal; Will Warshauer, Woodville. Second honors went to Ryan Barnes, and Tara Welty, Washington; Jennifer Eastham, Huntly; Nicholas Bischoff, Castleton; Tim Mournighan, and Joy Andreasen, Front Royal; Janet Wayland. Warrenton; Sean Marsh, Woodville. Third honors went to Ashby Simmons, Amissville; David Graham, Markham; Lori Smithy Melissa Hudson, Tricia Bourque, Dayton Ward, and Mike Blake,, Front Royal; James Dawson, Huntly; Kim Aylor, Sperryville.D The end of a flourescent light bulb pictured last week identified by a few readers and from the contest entries the name of Vicki Slonneger of Flint Hill was drawn. She will receive a subscription for a year to the Rappahannock News. Others to name the object were Jamesley Dennis, Tom Massie, Norma Whorton, Jackie Sisk, C. Manson and Bessie Brown. Here is another. Bring or mail entries to the Rappahannock News, Box 38, Washington, Va. 22747. Letters to the editor For kindergartens Editor: In response to the editorial on kindergarten, we would like to present this statement of research for kindergarten. The purpose of this statement is to outline some of the most significant results of research in the fields of psychology and education and to show how effective kindergarten education enhances the development of children. Although die quality of kindergartens vary as all other grades, in this statement it is assumed that kindergarten is a year of learning uniquely designed for five-year-olds. The curriculum is planned to further each child’s development in all areas of life - physical, mental, social, and emotional. Learning is an active seeking process. It is a natural process for young children; however, it can be encouraged or thwarted by forces in the environment. After studies of three, four, and fiveyear-old children, Wann reported that children are ready for challenging intellectual experiences. According to Bruner, children are able to learn many concepts and skills formerly reserved for later years if the ideas are presented in a manner which is right for young children. The kindergarten program develops from die immediate environment and interests of children. All subject areas taught in the elementary school are included in the curriculum. The concepts are taught not as isolated subjects but through everyday experiences carefully planned by the teacher. The classroom is filled with objects to be manipulated and activities to be tried; thus extending ideas, developing important learning skills, and forming basic concepts which will be built upon in later years. The acquisition of language and communication is crucial to education. The studies of Bereiter and of Engleman have stated that children who enter school with poor language understanding must be given help in the form of many verbal experiences in order to successfully perform in the school setting. Loban found a positive relationship between high achievers and the children who had large vocabularies and used words freely. Piaget believes that as language competency develops, this language directs thinking. The kindergarten classroom is an active place with much conversation. Children are encouraged to talk and listen. They bring treasures to class, discover a flower, paint a picture, have feelings about an experience^ or story and relate them to an individual or the class. Most young children are individualists. One of the most important developmental tasks is to learn to work and play with other boys and girls. The kindergarten experience is often the first opportunity many children have to interact with many children. Young children are ready for group experiences and are concerned about friendships and family living, neighbors, and neighborhoods. }Kindergarten provides majiy opportunities for social adjustment. Children learn through experience to share toys,„ to take turhs, to plan and act with individuals and small groups. Children are encouraged to understand necessary rules and to accept responsibility for carrying out those rules. Daily J experiences in group living with guidance of the teacher help children to learn the best methods of living happily with others. The child of five is in the developmental stage of self identity. He needs to know who he is, what he can do and how well he is doing. This becomes for him either his drive to succeed, or conversely the force which thwarts motivation. Research has shown that what a child thinks of himself and Ms ability has greater influence on his actual accomplishments than his I.Q. The kindergarten curriculum is planned to provide stimulating challenges which children are able *o accomplish commensurate with iheir ability. Children are given opportunities and encouraged to assume responsibility. Self concepts are built as children successfully complete tasks and as they are listened to by an understanding teacher. Creative abilities can be encouraged if opportunities for aesthetic expression are provided and the results accepted. There is a positive relationship between creativity and a child’s view of himself, his identification with others, and his openness to new experiences. Creativity is encouraged in the kindergarten. Children have opportunity to express self through many media. Children are encouraged to create songs, rhythms, jingles, and rhymes. They grow to love the beautiful in music and literature because they have opSee Page 11

Delegate’s report from Richmond By DEL. D. FRENCH SLAUGHTER, JR. COMMITTEE hearings, the introduction of bills, and die passage of non-controversial legislation dominated the activities of the General Assembly in the third week of its 1976 session. The House Appropriations Committee, on which I serve, has been reviewing the budget in detail with almost daily meetings.. Expansion and improvement of prison facilities has become necessary with the increase in crime and as a result of neglect of the prison system until recent years. This is one of the primary subjects being given attention in the 1976 budget. The budget proposed by the Governor contains approximately $18 million in new facilities which would provide for substantial completion of the new penitentiary in Mecklenburg County, a new state institution for juveniles and other facilities. I support these proposals and I believe they will be a part of the budget as finally passed by the legislature. The question of whether the legislature should try to appropriate additional funds for the prison system will certainly be considered and so far as capital improvements are concerned the answer to the question will largely depend on how much expansion and capital spending to meet obvious needs can be efficiently handled within the next two-year budget period. Also, I hope that additional funds can be provided to adequately compensate, to attract, and retain qualified guards and other correctional officers. IT APPEARS that the budget now under consideration will have to include a sum, now estimated to be approximately $25 million, to cover the amount by which revenue estimates for the period ending June 30, 1976, fell short of projections on which the present budget is based. It is estimated this amount will be needed in spite of the reductions in certain expenditures ordered by the Governor as required by law. Further, I think it would be wise for the legislature to provide a contingency reserve for the next two years in the event that the revenue estimates should be optimistic, with the hope that Craft workshop offered The Virginia Tech Extension Service and the Rappahannock County Extension Homemakers are sponsoring a craft workshop on Thursday, March 11, at 10 a.m. in the parish hall at Washington. Quilling,a form of paper art which originated in the 15th century, will be offered. Thin strips of colored paper are rolled and shaped to make designs on plaques, jewelery or in frames. The instructions and supplies for Quilling will be $3.50. Bread Dough is also being offered. In this art, one can make flowers, fruits or figures of a bread dough and glue mixture. Instructions and supplies for this will be $3.50. Macrame, which dates back to the 13 century, is decorative knotting. Materials and instructions for macrame is $4.00 Ecology boxes or keepsake boxes may be used as wooden boxes to store valuable collections or hobbies. Materials and instructions for these boxes will be $8.00. Reservations and money for the workshop must be in by Friday, February 20 and should be sent for the craft you are interested in to Mrs. Paul Miller, Flint Hill, Virginia 22627. "A minimum of ten people is needed to offer a craft session. A total of 18 must register to hold the workshop. If there are questions, call the Extension Office at 675-3619. Permanent Specials Regular $20.00-Now $ 1 5.00 Regular $ I 5.00-Now $ 1 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 <*// 937-4900. 937-4100 or 937-4070 VILLAGE BEAUTY SALON Amissville. va.^ _ this would be sufficient to prevent the necessity of any reduction being ordered in the amounts appropriated for the 1976-78 period. This will be difficult to achieve because the members do have a number of activities which they will tend to provide funds for up to the level of the revenue estimates. The problem of making accurate projections of revenues from present taxes over the next two years has become more difficult in the last year or two because of recession and economic uncertainties. Revenue estimates are prepared by the executive department after consultation and study with a number of state officials and economists. THE budget proposed by the Governor emphasizes first the necessity of providing operating funds to continue the present level of state services, which is proper, and this leaves the question of how much to provide in the way of capital improvements as the primary budget issue to be decided by the legislature. The decisions on additional capital improvements for building and facilities at colleges and universities, state hospitals and prisons will be one of the major factors in whether the legislature will decide to levy additional taxes on beer, dividends of certain Virginia corporations and receipts from coal. At the present time there does not appear to be any substantial sentiment in the legislature for general increases in the income and sales taxes which provide the great bulk of the state revenues and I agree that there should be no such increases during this session. '■ Next week I will have another legislative report. □ Why put it off any longer? Drop by today and place your Spring order with us* By ordering early, you can be sure of getting your seeds in plenty of time for Spring seeding. Also, in the event of shortages, all early orders will be filled first - Our selected parentage seeds are typical Southern States quality Chosen from adapted, disease-resistant varieties, they're high in purity, high in germination and low in weed content, So stop in today .. talk over your needs with us and place your Spring order. You'll be glad you did. SHOP COOP AND SAVE Rappahannock Farmers’ Co-op Sperryville, Va. uni iHtin ** » il-i< • 967-2311

CHESTER GAP NEWS , MRS. BESSIE PARKS The Chester Gap Homemakers Club will meet Monday evening, February 9, at 7 o’clock, in the home of Mrs. Maybelle Gilkey. Diane Williams will have charge of the program on Broomstick Crochet. All interested parties are invited. Visitors in the Samuel Williams’ home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Campbell, Mrs. Wanda Davis. Mrs. Petsy Taylor and children and Kenny Williams and Melissa, all of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Atkins had as Sunday luncheon guests, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDonald of Chantilly, Robert Frazier and Jean, Mrs. Martha Carter and Danny, all of Aldie, and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Heflin. . Mrs. Isobel Butler and daughter, Mrs. Mary Chrisman, both of Front Royal, called on the form These sharp cookies are taking orders for Girl Scout cookies which are sold each spring to finance scout activities. Orders are taken and cookies delivered at a specified date. Check with any of these young ladies to place an order or call Mrs. J.A. Watson of Weodville. DOTTIE’S BEAUTY SHOP Sperryvil/r. Va. January Special PERMANENTS $15.00 Haircut Free Shampoo and Set $3.50 Wednr-sday-Sal urday Call 987- 8675 for appointmml Henry Block has 17 reasons why you should come to us for income tax help. Reason 15.If you should qualify for the • Short Form we ll do that at a very low - i': price. And when we prepare your Federal return our charge always fyb includes your resident state return. H&R BLOCK’ THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE WASHINGTON - (NEXT TO POST OFFICE) Hours: Mon. 10-5, Fri. 5-0, Sat. 0-5 4_5 FRONT ROYAL-27 S. ROYAL AVE. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 0-6 HO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY er’s sister, Mrs. Marie Williams, Thursday. Albert Williams is on the sick list this week. His brother, Sherman, returned to work Monday following a week’s illness. Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shelton and her mother, Mrs. Louisa Kreidemacher, of Winchester visited Robert’s mother, Mrs. Shirley Shelton, whose birthday they were celebrating. The visitors also called on Mrs. M.M. Chastain and Mrs. A. E. Parks at Cedarloft. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leake and family visited Thomas’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Woodson Leake, in Sperryville, Sunday afternoon. Jonathan Watson of Castleton spent Friday night and Saturday with Chris Williams, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Williams. Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Wines and family of Strasburg Road visited Mrs. Nellie Gilkey and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Gilkey HI. Mrs. Burney Burnett and children of AnnandaleandMrs. D.H. McNeill of Front Royal called Thursday afternoon on the Hubert Gilkeys and the Stanley Williams. Kelly Gilkey returned to school Monday after suffering a fractured wrist in a fall on the ice. Edward Goranson came home Wednesday from Winchester Memorial Hospital and returned to his job Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Williams called on Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mahoney in Front Royal Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ermand Morris recently spent a couple of days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prentiss Morris, in Waldorf, Md. Roger Lee Morris, and Aaron of Buckton are presently visiting the Ermand Morrises. Other visitors have been, Danny McClanahan of Woodbridge Thursday, and Mrs. Andrew R. Williams on Monday.□ WSCS MEETING The WSCS of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church will meet Monday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. G.W. Smith.□ RAPP CHATS By RAP OWINGS Extension Agent, Agriculture LET’S JUST SUPPOSE a new industry wanted to locate in Rappahannock County. This industry could provide an additional gross income of $500,000; employ only local people, have little impact on the environment, reduce tie number of stray dogs, and perhaps enhance our rural way of life. This industry could provide supplemental income and part time employment for teen-, agers, retirees, housewives and farmers and also provide a partial solution as to what to do with the 10-25 acre farmettes. All we have to do is to revitalize an old industry that has been here all along-the sheep industry. Today we have fewer than 1000 ewes in the county; fewer sheep than pleasure horses and ponies. We could increse this number to 10,000, have little effect on present cow number, and improve the health of our total county agriculture economy. While feeder cattle prices have been scraping rock bottom, market lamb prices have been strong (an age old rule of thumb is 1000 pound cow equals on animal unit and 5-7 ewes equal the same animal unit). Last year it would have taken an above average cow to return a gross income of $150. Five below average ewes would have grossed $250. Mr. W. H. Trimpi of Rockbridge County, with 132 ewes, sold 212 lambs, 1,104 pounds of wool for $11,542.91 for an average return of $86.00 per ewe. I AM SURE THAT I KNOW all the arguments there are for not raising sheep. But please explain why a little county like Highland with colder winters and shorter summers can support 6,000 beef cows and 17,000 ewes? Wouldn’t it seem that a county like Rappahannock could support 10,000? If just 20 or even 15 people were sincerely interested, I would be happy to work with them in planning a series of 10 to 12 (2 hour) monthly meetings including talks, demonstrations and farm. tours to train beginners or present flock owners in year round sheep production. Rappahannock - Madison Area Fruit School—Graves Mountain Lodge, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, February 18. PIEDMONT Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Inc 8»4 N. Main St. Phon» 825-2161 • Culp»pr, Va.

New postmaster for Amissville David J. Yokum has been appointed postmaster of Amissville, it has been announced by Francis X. Biglin, Regional Postmaster General for the Eastern Region of the U. S. Postal Service. Yokum was one of 12 postmasters appointed in the Eastern Region states of Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. The appointments, effective January 31, add to the increasing number of postmasters named by the U. S. Postal Service, under the non-political merit system estab lished by the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970. Recommendations for appointments of postmasters are submitted by Regional Management Selection Boards, consisting of postal and non-postal members. Yokum has been employed with the U. S. Postal Service 14 years. During this time he has successfully worked in all phases of postal positions, clerk, city carrier, foreman of mails, route examiner, street supervisor, officer in charge and now postmaster. Mr. Yokum plans to reside in Rappahannock County. School lunch aid policy1 THE Rappahannock County Public School system has announced a change in its policy for free and reduced price meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools partici-^ pating in accordance with the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Local School officials have adopted a family size and income criteria in keeping with the National School Lunch Policy, for determining eligibility for the remainder of this school year. Application forms may be secured from the principal’s office at each school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. BENEFIT PARTY A benefit party to raise funds for the annual Heart Fund campaign is set 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. VALENTINE GIFT Cupids Bow and Hearts in rich long-lasting 14Kt. white Gold Overlay, accented with brilliant Austrian crystals 118 N. Main St Culpeper In certain cases foster children are also eligible for these benefits. If a family has foster children living with them and wishes to apply for such meals for them, it should contact the school. It is not necessary for parents to submit a new application if their children are presently receiving free or reduced price meals. Under the provisions of the policy the principal will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the official, he may make a request either orally or in writing to T. A. Fleetwood, Assistant Superintendent, Sperryville, 22740 (987-8773) for a hearing to appeal the decision. The policy contains an outline of the hearing procedure. Each school and the office of the Division Superintendent has a copy of the complete policy which may be reviewed by any interested person. AMISSVILLE, David Yokum of Sterling, who has been acting postmaster at Amissville since the death of Mrs. Alma Nethers, has been officially appointed to this position. VIEWTOWN CASTLETON Mrs. Barry Jolliffe is a patient' in Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson were George Dodson and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Dodson, Robin and Dewayne of Rixeyville, Steve Dodson of Bealeton, Mrs. Linda Hitt, Mrs. Charles Dodson, Carolyn; Charles Jr., Glen and James. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hitt were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sutphin of Culpeper. Weekend guests of Mrs. Ernest Mozingo were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Streets and son „Jimmy of Merrifield. Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Settle were Mrs. Raymond Hitt and Chris of Estes.□ ARTS AND CRAFTS The regular meeting of the Arts and Crafts Group will be held on Tuesday, January 10 at Cab-Inn at 10 a.m.D JENKINS AUCTION HOUSE Washington, Virginia Saturday> February 7 at 10 a.m. Washington, Virginia, I will open a new, used and antique furniture Having moved my auction house from Sperryville to Gay Street in store and an auction house. Grand Opening at 10 a.m. followed by AUCTION BEGINNING AT 1 P.M. FEATURING J Round Oak Table Kitchen Cabinet Dressers China Closet Washstands Chests of Drawers Assorted Glassware Many other items to numerous to mention. Llothes Lloset DOOR PRIZE WILL BE GIVEN 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

The old Amissville fire house will come tumbling down under the watchful eye of Cletus Printz who is dismantling the structure for his son William Printz. He purchased the building from the Virginia Department of Highways who have secured the right-of-way for dual laning Route 211 when funds are available. Mr. Printz had some help with the roof trusses which blew over in the gusty winds over the weekend. A new fire house has been constructed and is in use at the carnival grounds property. OBITUARIES Hitt A graveside funeral service for Charles Junior Hitt of Castleton will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the Sperryville Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Gordon George. Mr. Hitt, 45, died of a sudden heart attack Tuesday at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. He was aRappahannock native, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie William Hitt of Castleton, who survive him. He was vice president of Castleton Community Fire Department and was a heavy equipment operator. Other survivors include his widow, Mrs. Shirley Jenkins Hitt; three children, Charles Mitchell, Donna Gail and Randy Lynn Hitt, all at home; four step-children, Carroll Wayne Frye, Charles William Frye, Beverly June Frye, and Bruce Cornelious Frye, all of Castleton; two brothers, Glenn A. Hitt and James Hitt, both of Castleton; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Dodson of Vienna, Mrs. Vernon Scott, Castleton and Mrs. Charlie Cline of Fredericksburg. Pallbearers selected are Downing Hitt, John Walker Jenkins, Roy Knighting, Robert Dennis, Claude Bright and Eddie Jenkins. Clore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.□ Wigington William Harding Wigington, 54, of Brooklyn, N.Y. died January 26, 1976, at his home, following a brief illness. He was a native of Sperryville, the son of the late James R. and Carrie Butler Wigington. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Sally Walker, and two brothers John R. Wigington and Thomas S. Wigington of Sperryville. Funeral services were conducted Saturday by the Rev. U.S. Brokenburr at Hopewell Baptist Church in Sperryville. Burial followed in the Wigington family cemetery. □ BOSTON NEWS Paul F. Butler returned home Thursday following surgery in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John Lamb, Steve and Wayne were Sunday callers of Mrs. Blanch Fincham in Woodville. Mrs. Jesse Hawkins, Mrs. George Butler and Mrs. G.N. Johnston called on Mrs. Thomas Winkler Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Barfield, Jr. of Leesburg were Sunday guests of Mrs. Hazel Barfield. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Dennis of Amissville and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dennis of Culpeper visited the Rev. W.B. Dennis Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. David Whiting of Newport News spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Starry. Additional Sunday callers were Mrs. Jean Shamblin and Mike of Chantilly. Thursday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jenkins were Mrs. Vincent Painter and Mrs. Ross Coates of Culpeper. Their Saturday supper guests were Mr. and Mrs. Granville Smith. Mrs. Ray Frazier and Michele were Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Meade in Culpeper. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Butler and family Sunday were the Rev. and Mrs. Bill Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Thornhill, Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Hoskins, George Butler, Jr., Mrs. Franklin Butler, Toneys Downtown Super Market 25 E. Jackson Street Front Royal Ground Beef 09c lb. V TRUCKLOAD BEEF SALE/ Sirloin Steak $1.09 lb. Chuck Blade Roast 79c lb. Sliced Beef Liver 45e lb. Trudy and Brenda, all of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Steven E. Butler of Markham, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harvell and Matthew of Chase City, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Butler, Carolyn, Angie, and Tammy, Mrs. Lottie Thornhill and Lou Ellen, Loyd Sims, and Danny, and Mrs. Gracie Caliandro and sons. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Jenkins, Bill, Wendy and Lisa of Front Royal were Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jenkins and family. Carroll Deal of Arlington visited Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Naide Saturday. Sunday guests of Mrs. Calvin McCloud were Mr. and Mrs. G.O. Fincham of Reva Park, Mrs. Ray Nichols and Mrs. Clifton Fincham, Jim and Bonnie of Rochelle, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCloud. Recent callers were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dodson of Laurel, Md. and Miss Virginia Settle of Woodville. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Leake and John with Miss Doris Jenkins of Culpeper spent Sunday in Fredericksburg. Mr. and Mrs. James Staub spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bull in Blairstown, N.J. Mrs. Cary Thornhill, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thornhill and Melanie were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hawkins.□ Nicholson Bennie Peter Nicholson, 73, of Etlan died January 30, 1976 in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Madison County, the son of the late East and Martha Corbin Nicholson. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Minnie Campbell Nicholson. 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WASHINGTON NEWS BY MRS. MARIE ATKINS Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hamilton and family at Sterling Park. Mrs. Allie Baker and Robert Baker and Lynell of* Suffolk were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Baines and family. Mr. and Mrs. William Nicholson and Wayne of Front Royal were ANNUAL BANQUET The Ladies Auxiliary of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department and* Rescue Squad will hold the annual Firemen’s Banquet at the Parish Hall of Trinity Episcopal Church, Friday, February 13, at 7 p.m. The Country Blasters will entertain.□ AMISSVILLE Mrs. G. E. Doyle has returned to her, home after being hospitalized for some time in Holy Cross Hospital in Maryland. Mrs. Milton Miller of Coldchester, Conn, is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Doyle and has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Latham also. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Bowey were Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Estill and Kenneth of New Carrollton, Md. and Mrs. Kenneth Breerwood of Riverside, Md. Calling on the Boweys Wednesday were Mr. and Mrs. Ottie Ralls of Warrenton. Mrs. Sarah Latham and Mrs. David Streagle visited Mrs. David Hoadley and Sarah Kearns in Falls Church last Thursday. Mrs. Latham, Mrs. Streagle and children Shannon and Marc were dinner guests Sunday evening of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Watson at Scrabble. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Pullen were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon O’Meara in Falls Church. Rachael Atkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Atkins was a patient at Childrens Hospital in Washington, D.C. Friday for eye surgery. Saturday visitors of Mrs. Sarah Latham were Sally Mann and Vincent Nicholson of McLean.□ f 1 Someone Cares The greatest need in the world today is loveMore love for each other and more love for God above. GEEST FUNERAL HOME, Private Amhulanee Cemetery Memorials 10.”j Sperryvillc Rd. 82.>-0.,i9.'i Culpeper, Va. visitors Sunday of his mother, Mrs. Jack Nicholson. Sunday luncheon guests of Mrs. W.M. Fletcher were Mr. and Mrs. William Swift of Arlington and Mrs. Maurice Ash of McLean. Miss Annie Miller Almond returned to her home Friday after spending two weeks in Boca Raton, Fla., with Dr. and Mrs. John P. Snead. Sunday guests of Mrs. Gabe Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Davis Burke, Sandra, Terry and Karen and Rannie Fincham of Manassas, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther, Roy Jr. and Melissa of Sperryville, Dale Smith of Castleton and Paul Burke and son, Jeff. Steve Baldwin is home after being a patient in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Dr. William Snead of Culpeper, Miss Annie M. Almond and Miss Mary M. Wood were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Earl Edmonds at Huntly. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Smith were Mr. and Mrs. Duane Dillard, Scott and David of Greencastle, Pa. Mrs. Brooke Moffett of Norfolk visited Mrs. Bertie Lib Moffett Tuesday. Sunday guests of Mrs. Moffett were Mr. and Mrs. James F. Massie and Miss Sarah Massie of Amissville. Mrs. Guy Burke had as her Sat urday dinner guests, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke and Richie of Culpeper. Miss Becky Edmonds of Front Royal was the Sunday visitor of Mrs. J.M. Lillard. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Burke of Alexandria were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke. Hie Burkes visited Mr. and Mrs. C. Cletus Burke and Mr. and Mrs. John Moore in Front Royal Sunday. Mrs. T.M. Johnston spent the Weekend in Charlottesville with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Meade and visited her mother, Mrs. C.B. Tanner and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Hunter Tanner who are patients in The Towers and The Cedars nursing homes. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Buntin were Miss Nancy Buntin of Richmond and Robert Jennings of Cumberland, Md. Saturday they visited Mr. and Mrs. Da vid Haymes and twin sons at Dumfries. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown entertained at a birthday party Sunday evening in honor of Mrs. Edward Clark. Other guests were Mr. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. JohnR. Eastham, Richie and Edie, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frazier and Marion G. Watts. Mrs. Charles C. Burke, Mrs. Bertha Armel, Mr. and Mrs. William Bear and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark attended the Culpeper Fireman’s Banquet and Dance Thursday evening. Charles Clark and son Lynn, of Manassas were Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Lt. and Mrs. Jonathan A. Jacobsen of Ft. Belvoir were weekend guests of his aunt, Mrs. Henry M. Keyser. Additional Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. H.M. 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Jenkins-Dovel wedding Miss Brenda Lou Jenkins and Oral Wayne Dovel were united in marriage January 17, 1976 at the Flint Hill Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Albert Kling officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Jenkins of Washington. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Dovel of Elkton. Miss Rebecca Kling provided the nuptial music and Miss Sharon Lillard was soloist. Given in Marriage by her father, the bride wore a white chiffon gown with daisy lace trim and a floor length veil. She carried a bouquet of red and white roses. Mrs. Earl Jenkins, ofCastleton, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She was attired in a royal blue gown trimmed in silver and white lace. She carried a bouquet of red, white and blue carnations. Bridesmaids were Miss Arlene Dovel of Elkton, sister of the bridegroom, Mrs. Connie Savage of Rixeyville, sister of the bride and Miss Rachel Campbell of The Plains. They wore red gowns similar to that of the matron of honor and carried bouquets of red and white carnations. Alvin E. Dovel of Richmond served his brother as best man. Ushers were William Kee, brother-in-law of the bridegroom and Winston Shifflett, both of Elkton, Bobby Jenkins of Browntown, brother of the bride. Miss Carolyn Jenkins of Washington, niece of the bride, was flower girl and Brian Dovel of Richmond, the bridegroom’s nephew, was ring bearer. Miss Sandy and Sharon Jenkins carried the bride’s veil. A 'reception followed the ceremony at the Flint Hill Fire Hall. The bride, who attended. Rappahannock High School, is employ Mrs. Oral W. Dovel ed at Aileen, Inc., at Flint Hill. Her husband, a graduate ofMontevedeo High School, works for Westinghouse Power Generation Service in Mineral. The couple are making their home in Harrisonburg. CLUB MEETING The Flint Hill Homemakers Club will meet February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Earl Duvall.□ 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 PARKWAY GIFT SHOP SPECIALS ON GASOLINE Gulf No-Nox 57.9 Gulf Crest 56. y Good Gult 54.y Route 211 West Sperry will© Open 7 a. nr. until 7 0 p.m. Bruce I. Vogel, D.P.M. \ announcos lhr opening of his office for lhr practice of PODIA TR Y Foot Specialist Office hours by appointment only 100 W. Shirley A re. (By-pass) War'rontori 347-9393 PANTHER TALES NEWS, NEWS, NEWS! There’s plenty of it this week! The Seniors have been working diligently trying to earn money for their Senior trip by accepting donations for prizes that were given away at Tuesday’s basketball game. Many Seniors have also been practicing for their upcoming Senior play, “Pillow Talk.” It is a comical love story about two people (Jan and Brad) who meet via a party line they both share. This is where the trouble and the romance both begin. It’s a delightful play, full of humor that’s guaranteed to tickle your funnybone. It will be presented in March. You won’t want to miss it. Our Eighth Grade basketball team is still going strong with two recent victories. One was with Page County where our Panthers, trailing Page County by eight points at half time, pulled up their score and managed to reap a victory 35-29. Buck Williams with eight steals in the third quarter and Tony Way land doing some good outside shooting, were decisive in helping their team to victory. Friday night, our Panthers took on Luray’s eighth grade and were again victorious, defeating Luray by a 38-36 score. Rappahannock trailed Luray by 13 points in the first quarter but again came back strong. John Jenkins and Gary Leake did some super rebounding and defensive playing while Greg Bright scored 19 points for high man. Gary and John followed as second and third high. They’re Super Panthers, all right—Congratulations! Don’t for HISTORY GROUP A meeting of the Historical Society is set for February 15 at 2 o’clock in the parish hall at Washington. This will be held in conjunction with a meeting of the Bicentennial Committee the same afternoon. A report of the program scheduled for the meeting will be published next week.D BRIDGE PARTY Mrs. W.H. Cordle entertained for bridge at her home near Sperryville on Friday evening Mrs. R.E. Thompsen, Mrs. HughChrisman, Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mrs. Frances Tabler, Mrs. Dale Metzinger, Mrs. Elmo Flynt, Mrs. C. E. Johnson, Jr., Mrs. Fred Schaefer, Mrs. Brown Miller, Mrs. T.J. Pillar, Mrs. E.N. Montague and Mrs. H.M. Keyser of Washington. Prize winners were Mrs. Quaintance, Mrs. Tabler, Mrs. Metzinger and Mrs. Flynt. Cindy Cumins get their next game Friday, February 6 at 4 o’clock on our home court at the high school. Your support is always appreciated., Vickie Laing was this year s winner of the Betty Crocker Homemakers Award. Congratulations, Vickie! A representative from Longwood College visited with Seniors last Tuesday. There is going to be an addition to RCHS in the near future. A modular classroom which will be used as a reading lab for RCHS students is being constructed with funds made possible through a Federal grant,. That’s super! The Varsity Club met this week to discuss wnat it will do with the money its members have made and also some plans about the athletic banquet this year. The S. C. A. also met this week to make plans for the dance they are sponsoring in March and to discuss some ways they’ll be using the money they’ve acquired to date. They decided to spend at least part of it for track record display boards. Our track Panthers will really appreciate that. 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The First Grade Class at Rappahannock County Elementary School under the instruction of Mrs. Cathy Am and Mrs. Gracie Caliandro display the reply received from President Gerald Ford after the class sent him a card wishing the nation a happy 200th birthday. The children were excited by the reply. Mrs. Am used this method to explain the Bicentennial to the youngsters. WOODVILLE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners with Mrs. Mamie Leake of Castleton were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Creel and Mrs. Maude Miller in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewicz, Greg and Philip and Mrs. Amos Butler visited Mrs. Winston Sibert Sunday in the hospital at Leesburg. Mrs. Roadcap Atkins of Amissville with Miss Margaret Atkins of CARD OF THANKS ■We are deeply grateful to our ' friends and neighbors for the flowers, cards, visits, and other acts of sympathy and kindness extended to us in our bereavement. The family of Jean A. Atkins. Winchester were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Dudley Pullen and Misses Audrey and Ruby Pullen. Mr. and Mrs. Don Bemst and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Anderson of Alexandria were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde P. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Keys, Rae Leigh and Angie of Slate Mills were Friday visitors of the Joel Daczewicz family. Their guests Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Don Fisher and children of Vienna and Mrs. McClintock of Pennsylvania. The Daczewicz family attended the birthday celebration of Kermit Weakley at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Weakley in Washington on Monday. Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Watson and family were Come to Your Southern States Annual Meeting DATE: TIME: PLACE: THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 19 BUSINESS MEETING at 8:00 P.M. FRONT ROYAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Front Royol, Virginia AH members and patrons uc invited to attend and hear reports on Southern States and local operations. Come, take-part in the business meeting, and partici pate in an open forum discussion on the affairs of your cooperative. ftere's a (ft Hi Your Future Southern States Front Royal Cooperative Front Royal, Virginia_ 635-3118 Your Southern States Cooperative Agency By MRS. JUNE CLARK Mrs. Sarah Latham, Mrs. David Streagle, Shannon and Marc of Amissville.D President replies The first grade class at Rappahannock County Elementary School which is instructed by Mrs. Cathy Arn and Mrs. Gracie Calliandro sent a birthday card to the President of the United States wishing the nation a happy 200th birthday. Last week the class received an acknowledgement of the card from President Ford which said, “I warmly commend all who participated in plans for the celebration of our National Bicentennial. Your efforts are symbolic of your deep sense of patriotism and civic pride. They also reflect the vitality and spirit of America. I wholeheartedly welcome your commitment to help make our Nation’s two hundredth birthday a fitting and memorable occasion for all of us.” It was signed, Gerald Ford. The group of youngsters were excited and enthusiastically received the President’s reply. FREE..... (Weekly Drawing) 5 lbs. f FRESH FISH (your choice) You do not have to be present to win. Large Selection Fresh Seafood TICKS SEAFOOD Old Chevrolet Lot Lee St., Warrenton Southgate Shopping Center Culpeper Ladies Apparel Reduced I Table \/2 LINGERIE price Rack SPORTSWEAR 60% OFF Fall and Winter COATS 1/2 price 1/2 price Fall and Winter DRESSES For The Fellows Dress and Sport SHIRTS //2 price PANTS 50% and 60% OFF MEN'S SWEATERS 1/2 price Group values to $42 SHOES Now *10 Group PAJAMAS. ROBES & NIGHTSHIRTS now 1/2 price Salesman Spring Samples LEISURE SUITS and CASUAL PANTS 60% OFF All Sales Final No Phone Orders. Please Alterations at Cost

SPERRYVILLE NEWS MRS. B.M. VARNER Mr. --$nd Mrs. J.M. Cottrell, Nancy and Mary Frances of Toano were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Lyne. Guests Sunday of Mrs. Catherine Brown and Beverly Brown were Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Edward Payne, Fairfax, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Overhulser of Arlington, Benny Brown of Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Atkins of Luray and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Brown. Mr. and Mrs. George Devers of Front Royal were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Devers. The Administrative Board of the United Methodist Church met last Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Swindler. Those attending were the Rev. Malcolm Maples, Mrs. Virginia Lewis, Mrs. Lee Swindler, Mrs. Nina B. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Devers, Mrs. Catherine Brown, Mrs. Donald Carroll, Mrs. Jimmy Wayland, Hugh Chrisman, Julian Brown and Nelson Nethers. John C. Holland returned home last Thursday following surgery at Community Hospital, Scranton, Pa. as the result of a broken arm when he slipped on ice. Mrs. Carroll Quaintance spent part of last week in Arlington and also visited of Capt. and Mrs. Ulrich Maeyer and daughters, Nicole and Heidi in Reston. Mrs. Mary Quaintance and Dr. and Mrs. CarroU Quaintance were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Burford of Flint Hill at the Quality Court in Front Royal. Among those attending funeral services last Tuesday for their kinsman, Chester S. Butler in Hagerstown, Md. were Mr. and Mrs. n Q. Earl Yancey Bookkeeping & Tax Service Why lose sleep worrying over your tax return? Bring it to me and I will be sure that you get all of your legal deductions. I have a B.S. Degree in Accounting and 9 credit hours on my Masters. I am a member of the National Association of Accountants. Call 937-5239 after 7:00 P.M. on weekdays or any time on weekends. 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Breakfast guests Tuesday of the Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Wiley were the Reverends Jennings Hobson III, Trinity Episcopal Church, Williain Snead of Washington and Flint Hill Baptist Churches and Malcolm Maples of the United Methodist Charge. Maury Brown Jr. of Bridgeport, Texas was the overnight guest last Wednesday of his mother, Mrs. M.W. Brown at Dogwood Mountain Farm. He was in Washington, D.C. on business for the city of which he is manager. Other overnight visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Williams of Richmond who accompanied Mr. Brown to National Airport Thursday for his return home. FLINT HILL NEWS Mrs. G.W. Smith was the dinner guest Saturday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller. Mrs. Herbert Foster returned home from a trip through Florida Monday. While there she toured Disney World, “America the Beautiful,” Cypress Gardens, Silver Springs, and Sarasota. 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NEW SUBSCRIBERS New and renewing subscribers to the Rappahannock News in the past several weeks include the following which are gratefully acknowledged: Keith Heine, Edward Lawrence, Mrs. Douglas Smith, Mrs. Louise Long, Mrs. John Humphries, E. G Hackley, Mrs. Mary H. Lea, David Corbin, D. D. Dunton Jr., Mrs. Roberta Jackson, George E. Muth, Mrs. Lillie Carter, Mrs. Irene Frazier, D. W. Williams, James M. Dodson, James A. Sisk, Mrs. G. M. Black, Cecil J. Nicholson, Mrs. B. A. Johnson and Wynnes Press Clipping Bureau. More are Dr. Walter L. Kilby, Mr. and Mrs. Ralston Jenkins, Mrs. Hugh Riely, Mrs. L. Starke Jones, Russell H. Dulaney, Mrs. William Fracker, Mrs. Vernon Scott, Cary W. Massie, Mrs. Kate Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kent, FIRE, RESCUE Amissville Rescue Squad took John W. Crafton from Route 611 to Culpeper Memorial Hospital on January 27. Amissville Fire Company responded to a house fire January 30 on Route 6431 owned by Martin Sterenback and occupied by Lee Levitt. The fire was brought under control, though some damage resulted. January 31 the department was called to a truck fire at the home of William Anderson on Route 642. Sperryville Rescue Squad carried Mrs. Pauline Bruce from her home near Sperryville to Culpeper Memorial Wednesday, January 28. January 30, Benny Nicholson was taken from his home at Nethers to Culpeper Memorial, DOA. Washington Rescue Squad carried Garry Henley from Merrill’s apartments to Fauquier Hospital January 30 and February 1 the unit took Gilbert Cameron from his home to Warren Memorial. Washington Fire Department answered a call to the R.O. Bridges Building in town on January 27. □ WE HELP YOU.. DO IT YOURSELF! J Commonwealth I LUMBER AND HARDWARE CENTER ' ' OVER 90 YEARS OF HELPFUL SERVICE u Lumber Hardware Build inf! 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If you have had a dream of the perfect recreational find, then get a look at this. $18,500. Approx. 13 acres, near Flint Hill with hard road frontage. Partially cleared. Lovely wooded area with no underbrush. Possible division. $24,000. 2 acres more or less, cleared. Approved for building. Excellent neighbors. $3,100.00. 6 acres fronting on Route 211 with access. Tins tract isjn a a that would be a good location for Residence/Business. High building site with good view. Water on property. $20,000. WASHINGTON, VA.: 13 ACRES with Charming l siory reriuu Home. 5 or 6 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, guest cottage. Located in the township. $78,000. FLINT HILL: 3 ACRES, 2 year old TWO STpRY Coloniai Home. 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, daylight basement, fireplace. $49,000. FLINT HILL: 1 ACRE with an Williamsburg Colonial Home. Commercial building and cottage; Make this an income producing property. $58,000. WASHINGTON VA • 6 ACRES, with an elegant 3 level Stone Home. Large Living room’ with cathedral ceiling, large open windows for view, fireplace. $105,000. Rappahannock Realty Flint Hill, Va. Phone 675-3414 PEGGY CLARK: JAMES ADKINS: JEAN LILLARD —675-3740 -675-3784 -675-3661 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chadwell, C. G. Thornhill, Mrs. Edith Wigington, E. A. Campbell, John A. Atkins, F. E. Atkins and Lucille McCord. In addition are Willie Payne, Wiley A. Gentry, James DeBergh, Henry Gorfein, Dan Jacobs, Mrs. Curtis Absher, Mrs. Bobbie Lee Smith, Mrs. George Morgan, ArKindergarten From Page 2 portunity to hear music and literature daily. In light of the crucial nature of the first years of school, it is imperative that all persons interested in the maximum development of children join forces to insure that (1) early educational opportunities are offered all young children; (2) these early foundations of learning are built upon in subsequent years; (3) the curriculum is carefully evaluated in light of needs and developmental stages of children; and (4) the home and school become partners in the education of their children. Nancy Secrist Rappahannock Committee For Kindergarten Legal Notice NOTICE TOWN OF WASHINGTON RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Central Telephone Company oi 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 thur Anderson, Mrs. Ployd Alfred, Mrs. B. M. Miller, Buddy McPherson, Mrs. S. W. Mozingo. HUNTLY NEWS Mrs. Laura Fidler entertained at Sunday dinner, Mrs. Kate Scott, Diane Sealock, and Tammie Henry; Mrs. Liz Prince and son Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Didler and Keithren, all of Front Royal. Melissa Cameron is back in school following several days’ illness. Friday evening Penny Chadwell had as supper guests, Miss Ann Spieker of Washington, Natalie Swindler of Sperryville, Kim Gilkey of Chester Gap, Lynn Anderson and Lisa Raiford, both of Amissville. Kim, Lynn, and Lisa remained for a slumber party that night. □ DANCE RAPPAHANNOCK COMMUNITY CENTER February 7 9 til ??? Admission $1.50 “Timberline Flyers" formerly “Sweettallc”_ r PARK THEATRE E. MAIN ST. FRONT ROYAL 635-2777 Eves 7:00-9:00 Sat.-Sun. Mat 2:00 THE LOVE STORY YOU’LL ALWAYS 5; REMEMBER! §11 Once May P|L Someone Love iKYou Like |K; This rTHE OTHER SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN^ FRONT ROYAL DRIVE-IN 635 6455 Sfrausburg Fri.-Sun. Open 7:00 Begin 7:30 Sun. $2.00 a Carload Double “R” For Both of You! (1) “GAMES GIRLS PLAY” (2) “GAMES GUYS PLAY” COMING SOON The Adventures of the WILDERNESS FAMILY Produced bi ARTHUR R (HJBS Coto»byCFl A PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES INC RELEASE Wed., Feb. 11-17 One Week Only Eves: 7-9 Sat.-Sun. Mat.: 2 p.m. Sorry No Passes PARK THEATRE E. Main St. Front Royal 635-2777

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. “Possum Trots,” stuffed toys; “Mush Notes”, “Critters” and “Little Bits”, speak the language of Love. Say Happy Valentine’s Day in an unusual way. Royal Oak Bookshop, 207 S. Royal Ave., Front Royal. 2-12-k FOR SALE—1963 GMC 3/4 ton, 4 speed pickup with cattle racksj engine, drive train and tires in good condition; body not beautiful. $485.00. 635-8459. 1-k REPAIR—All air-cooled engines, including Gravley. Check our February Prices. Ward’s Lawn and Garden Center, Front Royal.,6358459. 2-12-k LOST—German Shorthair Pointer, male, name Mike, vicinity Ben Venue, January 31. Reward. Call 675-3561. 2-5-k 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, Bealeton. Call 439-3620 or 439-8560. 2-19-k Wanted: Man or woman for permanent job with small but complete horse operation in Northern Fauquier Co. (hunters, race horses, brood mares). Must ride well. Help with farm. Good quarters, salary negotiable. Reply “Horse” c/o Rappahannock News, Washington, Va. 22747 THURMAN WHARTON, Flint Hill, Plumbing, Heating, Electrical—24 hour emergency service. 6753607._ 1976—TIME FOR A CHANGE. Was 1975 really a successful year for you? Does your present job offer all the opportunities you want? If the answer is no, you will be interested in the excellent opportunity we offer. We want aggressive, self-motivated, experienced automobile sales people who want to earn top pay. Come in and see Joe Atkins with proof of your ability and experience, at Piedmont Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, 814 North Main Street, Culpeper. 1-29-1 CARPETS—Sales and Installation; Lowest price and finest craftsmanship; Specializing in custom installation^ JOHN H. MOORE CARPETS. 635-8883 or 675-3665. Fauquier Laundry—Riding Apparel & Horse Blankets our Specialty. Warrenton, Va. 347-2231. ARTIFICIAL BREEDING — Beef and Dairy Cattle. Will go any place. 675-3539. 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 SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Lawn mowers, Rototillers, etc. Blades sharpened and general maintenance. Locust posts for sale. Bob Turman. 987-8303. tfk EXPERIENCED BUILDER, New Homes, Remodeling, Repairs. Gregory Monahan, MONECS Corporation. 987-8928. tfk Homeworkers needed in this area to lace leather goods at home. Earn $150 per week. No experience necessary. Send $1.00 (refundable) and long stamped envelope to: Cumberland Leather Craft, 1516 Magic View Dr., Kingsport, Tn. 37660. 2-19-p WHY BUY AT JIM’S? “Cause It Makes You Happy! 4x8 Real Oak Paneling - $6.49 Sht.; Cove Brown Paneling - $3.75 Sht.; Luan Paneling - $3.50 Sht.; Roof Shingles - $16.35 Sq.; Felt - $7.50 roll; Storm Windows - $11.75; Storm Doors - $35.00. Prices good thru Feb. 28, 1976. Jim Carpenter Co., Rte. 29 S., Madison, Va. Call COLLECT 703-948-5841. 2-26-k PASTURE WANTED: Grassland for 25 to 100 cattle (cows with calves or yearlings). Need good fences, ample water and good grass. Alton W. Mathews, Inc., Bentonville, Va. 22610, Ph: 6359926. 2-12-k Female Alpine Goat; 2 1/2 years old and healthy. $40 or best offer. Call Doug collect 301-229-7629. 2-5-p PANORAMA REALTY dperryville rjinporium SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA 987 8640 m REALTOR — 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. ' i 5 ROOM FRAME HOUSE with well on 81/2 acres near Peola Mills. | Long river frontage on stocked trout stream. $26,000. j 5 ROOM COTTAGE on 3/4 acres riverfront lot near Sperryville. \ Kitchen with stove, oil heater and well. Road frontage and 1 out- j building. $12,000 with excellent owner financing. ! 5.2 WOODED ACRES near Castleton in residential area. Entirely j wooded, survey and building site. $10,000 with $1,000 down and I terms. J JAMES W. LEAKE - 987-8236 JOHN R. EUBANK - 987-8146 JOHN BARBOUR - 987-8608 KEETON BARNES - 987-8619 J. MAURICE 0 BANNON 987-8713 EXCAVATING — Ponds, Roads, built or repaired; land clearing and other types of work. Canton Construction, Amissville, 9373521 or 937-4909. tfk I need Manure, Will haul. Call Doug collect. 301-229-7629. 2-5-p For Sale — 6 month old Westinghouse “Continental” Convertible Dishwasher. $285.00. Our new home already equipped with one. 675-3634. 2-5-p CHAIR BOTTOMING Rushing, caning and splits—Quick and reasonable re-seating. Call Country Cupboards. 675-3294. 2-19-k IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in having a public kindergarten in Rappahannock County write Mrs.Gre: Ritchie, Supervisor Kindergarten Education, 530 East Main St., Richmond, Va. 23216. A meeting in Richmond in two weeks will decide if Rappahannock County will be exempt from the state law requiring a kindergarten. MARK your calendar—FREE Skin Cancer Clinic, March 20 at the parish hall, Washington, Va. 1-k 3 Bedroom ‘Brick Rambler, on 2 1/4 acres near Washington. $37, 000. Phone A. Burke, 675-3658 after 6 p.m. tfk 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 GORE ELECTRIC P.O. Box 88 Sperryville, Va. 987-8748 I specialize in wiring, heating, servicing and supplies. Call me for your electrical needs. Replacement parts for Civilian and Military JEEP VEHICLES Uniroyal Tires. Rosson & Troilo Brandy Station 825-3722 tfk CUSTOM FRAMING 302 S. East Street Phone 825-1755 Culpeper, Va. r-AUTO PARTSRvss«ll Avtmlivi C«MMny 732 E. Main St. Luray, Virginia Phone: 743-4551 GOSPEL PROGRAM The Gospel Tones of Louisa will f present a program at the Hopewell Baptist Church in Sperry\alle at 5 p.m., February 8 to benefit the Men’s Rally. This is sponsored by Mr. C.C. Lewis.□ 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 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE AMISSV1LLE: 9 wooded acres With long road frontage. $20,000. Terms. AMSSSVILLE: 19 acres with unfinished cabin and pond, fronting on state road. $30,000. AMISSVILLE: 6.37 acres with lovely view, fronting on Highway 211. $20,000. AMISS VILLE—5 acres of timberland with knoll, good building site, spring, bordering on stream and paved road. $11,200 with 29% down. BEN VENUE AREA: 5.2 acres, new modern home with 3 bed rooms, living room, den/fireplace kitchen & dining room, 11/2 baths. Immediate possession. $49,500 with large assumable trust. BOSTON: 9.6 acres with good 8 room country home with 11/2 bath and fruit cellar; several outbuildings, stream, lovely view of the Blue Ridge Mountains fronts onRt. 522. $55,000. BOSTON: 10 acres with 4 room house, spring water, fronts on state road near Rt. 522. $25,000. BOSTON: 20 acres of timberland with stream and frontage on Black Water Creek. $21,000. Flexible terms. CASTLETON—180 acres with good stand of timber, fronting on state road. $1000 per acres. 29% down, balance negotiable with 8% interest. More adjoining land available. CASTLETON—55 acres with good*stand of timber, fronting on state road. $1100 per acre. 29% down, balance negotiable with 8% interest. More adjoining land available. CASTLETON: 1 acre„new modern home, 3 bedrooms, large living room, eat in kitchen, 1 1/2 baths, full basement, 2 streams. On paved road. $43,300. Owner financing with 29% down payment, balance at 8%. ROCK MILLS: 49 secluded rolling acres (1/2 open, 1/2 timberland) wiUi small farm house, several springs and streams with possible pond sites, good view. $50,000. RAY T. CANNON CO. CastletM. V*. A miss vi Ur, Vs. (703)937-4900 (703)937-4111 CARDINAL CHRYSLER-DODGE Culpeper Shopping Center New and Used Cars and Trucks Chrysler, Dodge and Dodge Colt Cars Dodge Trucks Sales and Service-Auto Repairs Bank Financing -Spot Delivery