Rappahannock News, December 1, 1977

vi. -fi.j-a oi.Hiu Liar.ftni RICHliWD 19, VA. 23219 Washington, Virginia M n*S liWU/W/ l ariutj i icwOfMMfJVr Founded 1877 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1,1977 ■** ~n fr r rr m—-jT" ~w~-ir~~P—n—*r—*r •??28th YEAR, No. 54 10 Pages Arrests Made On ABC Violations Several arrests have been made recently for ABC violations in the transportation of and sale of illegal alcoholic beverages. Benjamin Franklin Gordon of Etlan, along with two juveniles, has been arrested on two counts of transporting untaxed alcoholic beverages; one on September 28 and another November 17. Robert Lee Jenkins of Sperryville has been charged with the sale of untaxed alcoholic beverages on September 28 and with the sale of untaxed alcoholic beverages with a firearm in his possession on November 17. The latter is a felony. These arrests follow intensive investigation which began as early as February involving investigators from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, state and federal ABC personnel, Virginia State Police Investigators and the Rappahannock Sheriffs Department, according to H.C. Pangte ABC investigator who secured the arrest warrants. These same officials apprehended Eusters Dodson and Lois Smith, both of Sperryville on November 17 for the resale of alcoholic beverages, four counts, and again the following night Dodson was arrested on additional ABC violations by Rappahannock Sheriffs Department. On November 17 arrests involving ABC violations were also made in Page County by these state and federal officials and the Page County Sheriffs Department. Sheriff W. A. Buntin of Rappahannock made a request for the assistance of the other officials last October and the detailed investigation and subsequent arrests followed. James Kilpatrick Will Autograph Book James J. Kilpatrick will be the guest of honor at Rush River Company’s Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 3. Rappahannock’s resident eminence will autograph * ,~eopies of his latest book, The Foxes Union, from 2 p.m. until 3. The Foxes Union may well be the book that made Rappahannock famous. Kilpatrick, with his tales of people, places and beasts in the county, could become responsible for a migration that rivals the California Gold Rush. But along with the fear that hordes of newcomers will be pulled into Rappahannock by the joys of life in the country, Kilpatrick’s book should give readers who already live here a sense of satisfaction. It’s nice to know that the most widely read columnist in the whole country thinks this is such a fine place to be. While Kilpatrick is undoubtably the prime attraction at the party, Rush River’s open house will also feature other entertainment. The shop across from the Medical Center won’t be shaking with rock and roll but it should be swinging gently with dulcimer music performed by Doug Schroeder, a member of the Rush River Cooperative. Started three years ago with two members, Rush River has grown and the group plans to expand even further. Currently, the Coop has five members and features paintings and block prints by Barbara Bookman; artisan’s wear by Peter and Joyce Kramer; quilts, quilting supplies and original, hand-made clothes by Ginny Beyer; handmade dulcimers and string instrument repairs by Doug Schroeder and natural foods from Bob and Rae Haase. Recently, Rush River Cooperative members finished renovation work on an old shed so they could expand into a third room on the first floor of the two-story building. Eventually, they plan to finish three upstairs rooms to give them more space. In addition tq music and Kilpatrick, Saturday’s open house will also offer refreshments with natural food cookies and cider supplied by the Haases. Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 5 in the afternoon. “We offer a wide diversity,” said Coop member Barbara Bockman, much more than one usually finds in a rural country store. “Somehow, it works,” she added. 4 —IUfp*Maoafc Nm Photo/D^ikM McCaUoofti JAMELLE PRUDHAM, senior standout at forward position for Rappahannock’s lady cagers, was named to the first team Skyline District All Stars. Jamelle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Prudham of Castleton. 4-H ers IN MRS. PAM ROWE S FOURTH GRADE CLASS show off the bird feeders that they made as part of their club project. Goode Seeks Administrative Approval Developer Tries New Attack By daphne McCullough Rappahannock News Staff Writer In an apparent attempt to circumvent Rappahannock Zoning Ordinance regulations, developed C. L. Goode has filed an amendment to the original plat on his 14-lot five-acre subdivision outside of Flint Hill. In the amendment recorded on October 25, Goode proposed three small subdivisions—all five lots or less. According to Rappahannock Zoning Administrator Evan McNear, Goode acknowledged that the amendment was an attempt to get around ordinance stipulations. County zoning regulations require rezoning to residential for five-acre subdivisions with more than five lots proposed for agricultural or conservation zones. In August, the Rappahannock Supervisors followed the recommendation of the county Planning Commission and denied Goode's rezoning ^request by a majority vote. Subsequently, Goode filed suit against the Supervisors in an attempt to have the Circuit Court reverse the denial. That suit is still pending with a pre-trial conference scheduled for January. Christmas Present? In the meantime, Col. McNear has 60 days—until the night before Christmas—to act on Goode’s amendment. According to ordinance regulations, subdivisions of five lots or less may be approved or denied by the Zoning Administrator without meeting rezoning requirements or going through the public hearing process. By filing the amendment, Goode is trying to scrap his first plat and substitute three smaller subdivisions for his original development, thereby avoiding public hearings and rezoning. The three new subdivisions are: —Jordan River Hills, 25.6156 acres divided into five lots. —Mountain View Estates, 20.6126 acres divided into four lots. —Mountain Slope Subdivision, 27.7052 acres divided into five lots. Restrictions On Administrative Approval McNear pointed out last week that the Zoning Administrator can approve or deny a development of five lots or less ONLY if the lots are not contiguous with a previous subdivision and ONLY if the lots are not served by a common right-ofway. By trying to get his development approved administratively after the rezoning denial by the Supervisors, Goode is “attempting to circumvent regulations,” said McNear. “That’s the way it appears to me.” McNear said he has 60 days to act on Goode’s amended proposal. If Goode’s application is turned down, he may appeal to the Circuit Court. The developer (Continued on Page 2) HERBERT BARKSDALE, Rappahannock fund raising chairman for the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center near Front Royal, took part in ground-breaking ceremonies for the Center recently. Along with Barksdale, second from right, others on hand for the occasion were (left to right!, Virginia Governor Mills Godwin, Culpeper fund raising chairman Joe Keezee, Orange chairman Ralph Nichols, Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr., Barksdale, and Madison chairman Russell YoWell. Ground Broken for 4-H Center Against a backdrop of sunny skies and rolling hills, ground was broken in Front Royal recently for a $6 million 4-H education center to serve youth in some 19 Northern Virginia counties and cities. Beef cattle and animal scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Virginia Tech once occupied the 229-acre site worth $250,000 which was donated by the federal government. The donation of land plus a $532,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) culminated here Nov. 17 in an official groundbreaking for the Northern Virginia 4-H Education Center. Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr., who played a major role in obtaining the HEW grant, and Seventh District Congressman J. Kenneth Robinson of Winchester, who helped acquire the land, were among the many officials who participated in the ground-breaking at the center site four miles south of here near U.S. 522. “It shows we’re concerned. It shows we care not just about the past or present but about the future,” remarked Godwin, who recalled his own 4-H camping days as a youth growing up in Southside Virginia. He said his 4-H experience was one he never forgot. Robinson, who said the federal government is not known for “giving up anything,” urged continued support for the center by organizations and individuals throughout Northern Virginia, where there are some 250,000 youth of 4-H age (9-19). “We’ve only just begun,” observed state 4-H director Kenneth E. Darson, noting that now there are 217,000 Virginia 4-H members, an increase of 16,000 over last year. The center will join a statewide network meeting needs created by this continued growth of 4-H, Dawson said. Initial construction will include three cabin clusters and road system for use by next summer, commented Ben Weddle, district agent in Virginia Tech’s Luray office. Eventually, the center will include a multi-purpose lodge, four additional cabin clusters, camp sites, horse stables, riding rings, archery and rifle ranges, Weddle said. U. S. Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. was among the guest speakers who also included Virginia Tech provost John D. Wilson and Extension dean W. R. Van Dresser. Samuel Jones Jr. of Winchester, president of the Northern Virginia 4-H Center, Inc., presided at the ceremony which attracted about 200 persons. Companion Services F unded By daphne McCullough Rappahannock Ncw» Staff Writer Companion Services, a program directed towards keeping the elderly poor in their communities instead of nursing home institutions, will not be abandoned. In November, the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors denied Public Assistance Director Elizabeth Buntin’s request for a supplemental appropriation to pay for the local share of companion services’ costs. On Wednesday, the Welfare Board gave her unanimous approval to transfer funds within the department’s total budget to cover the shortage in the county’s only optional welfare program. Th# funds to continue companion services will come from a regular foster care category with a 50-50 match of local anH state money. The Supervisors can refuse to appropriate local funds for optional welfare programs. They have no choice when mandated programs are involved. They have to come up with the local match. Regular foster care is a mandated program. ‘‘If our foster care caseload increases, I will have to go back to the Board of Supervisors and ask for additional funds,” Mrs. Buntin told her Board members just before they voted authority to transfer funds. She added that she had talked to Col. E.P. Luke, Chairman of the Supervisors, since his Board had turned down her request for more money. Not Underhanded “This is what he told me to do...I asked him if he wouldn’t regard it as underhanded if I had to come back and ask for more money and he said ‘no’”, Mrs. Buntin reported. Mrs. Buntin told the Welfare Board members that she had also talked with county auditor Walter Cox. According to Mrs. Buntin, Cox said her department could spend its total appropriation in any manner it saw fit without concern over the county’s share. Cox maintained that the varying percentages of local funds required for the separate welfare programs had no bearing on Mrs. Buntin’s budget problems—that the department only had to stay within the total budget. Therefore, if funds were short in companion services then money could be transferred from any category, regardless of the ratio of state, federal and local money in that category, according to Cox’s advice. “As far as the total budget is concerned, we have enough money,” Mrs. Buntin said. "It’s the local share I was concerned about and I still am...In view of the Board of Supervisors’s opposition to companion services, how do you feel about approving the continuance of the program?” she asked her Board. Board. Misunderstanding Aline Johnson replied that she didn’t think the Supervisors understood the situation before voting on Mrs. Buntin’s request for more money. “They didn’t know that four out of the five recipients in the program would end up in nursing homes...Some of them still don’t understand.” she added. “I don't think they were opposed to companion services—just to appropriating extra money.” interjected Carter White. “They didn’t understand that these people would be going into nursing homes without companion services,” Mrs. Johnson continued. Mrs. Buntin responded that some of the companion services clients would no! have to enter a nursing facility if the program were abandoned. “I doubt if any of them would actually go into a nursing home...They'd (Continued on Page 2) Hunting F atality A Front Royal man was the fatal victim of a hunting accident near Flint Hill in Rappahannock County last Wednesday, November 23. Elmer Lee Campbell, Jr., 28, was dead on arrival at Warren Memorial Hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound in the upper left chest from a 30-30 rifle. According to Martin Orfila, a Deputy with the Rappahannock Sheriffs Department, a party of three friends were hunting on the property of Dr. Edwin Eastham on the Jerico Road They separated to hunt and Campbell was apparently mistaken for a deer by a companion, Delmas L. Taylor, also of Front Royal. The underbrush was thick in the wooded area, according to Orfila. Campbell was taken to Warren Memorial Hospital by Flint Hill Rescue Squad where he was pronounced dead by Dr. Eastham, who is the Warren County Coroner. He is survived by his wife and five children. Jenkins Named DAR Good Citizen ov-uii jciiniiia iiai uccn named the DAR Good Citizen of Rappahannock County High School for 1978. He is a senior at RCHS, selected for his outstanding qualities of leadership, patriotism, dependability and service. The Culpeper Minutemen Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsor this contest annually when a Good Citizen is chosen from high schools in the counties of Rap* pahannock, Madison, and Culpeper. The competition continues to the district and national level. Scott will receive a Good Citizen pin and a certificate, and is eligible for competition in the district and national levels. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. Jenkins of Amissville. He is editor of the SCOTT JENKINS school yearbook this year and a member and past president of the National Honor Society.

«• . Rappahannock News, Washington, Va. Thursday, December 1,1977 Companion Services (Continued from Page 1) get along some way,” ifeg added. lake mainfood stamp worker fancy Reeve. ,. | Mrs. NBuntin reported to tie Board members op jy a HU tiupTTvisor Clarence Baldwin. According to Mrs. Buntin, Baldwin insisted he would have to know the identity of the recipients before he’d vote to continue companion services. Eligibility Not Prejudice Whether a person deserves help or not doesn’t affect eligibility for companion services, countered Nancy Reeve. She maintained that an individual’s past couldn’t have a bearing on eligibility for welfare programs, or else personal prejudices would become involved. “What if it’s a free loader who pretends to be eligible^” asked White. Reeve explained that companion services eligibility is restricted to those who meet minimum income requirements of less than $200 per month. 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Main St 635-2218 _Front Royal individuals can receive companion services, she said, i regardless of how they’d lived | their lives in the past t Mrs. Johnson suggested ithat a merchant like Garence Baldwin might, have access to additional financial information on welfare applicants not available to department personnel. “What he’s really saying is he doesn’t trust our judgement or the Board’s judgement,’’ countered Eligibility worker Ellen Mustoe. “We’re all accountable...They have to trust our judgement,” she maintained. “That’s why we have eligibility rules,” agreed Nancy Reeve. “We can’t use our prejudices to pick and choose” who gets welfare money or companion services, she insisted. Welfare Board Chairman Dick Latham asked how many participants would be involved in companion and nutrition services if everyone took advantage of their eligibility? Mrs. Buntin couldn’t answer the question. Welfare worker Juanita Miko interjected that her caseload in Aid to Dependent Children had doubled during her five years in the Rappahannock Welfare Department. Mrs. Buntin maintained that the increase was due to the broadening of eligibility rules by the federal government, “So many more people are eligible.” A Growing Cancer “The more benefits you give, the more helpless people get,” stated Carter White. “It’s a growing cancer.” Returning to the companion services’ budget problems, Mrs. Buntin told the Board that she had given notice to the five clients in the program that it might be Uappaliamutck Ncuu* Rappahannock & Adjoining Counties per year $5.00 Elsewhere in the U.S. per year $6.50 Outside the U.S. per year $5.00 plus postage SUBSCRIPTION RATES BY MAIL ALL PAYABLE IN ADVANCE i INew I IRenewal Check Enclosed NAME _ ADDRESS _ CITY_STATE_ZIP Entered as second-class mail at the Post Office in Washington, Va The Rap pahannock News is published every Thursday at 39 Culpeper Street. Warrenton, Va., by The Warrenton Printing and Publishing Co.. P.0. Box 631, Warrenton. Va 22186 SATURDAY SPECIAL DECEMBER 3,1977 SURF &TURF A unique combination of marinated tender beef steak and fresh jumbo shrimp skillfully prepared with our own sauce. SALAD BAR (unlimited) Closed Dec. 25 & 26 and Jan. 1 & 2 Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Lunch Special Changes Daily) Dinner 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m. cancelled even though she did not advocate discontinuance. White asked if it wasn’t possible to wait until just before a potential client had to enter into a nursing home before approving receipt of companion services. In this way, maintained White, a family might come up with an alternative to either institutionalization or welfare department help. “It’s hard to tell when to step in,” answered Dick Latham. “You get to a point and everything falls apart.” Ellen Mustoe agreed that it would be impossible to wait until the final minute before approving companion services for an applicant. Mrs. Buntin reported on a case in Chester Gap where companion services would definitely have prevented going into a nursing home. “But I wasn’t able to offer that help to them,” she said. Sometimes, going into a nursing home is “the next step to the undertaker,” commented Carter White. Welfare Board for a decision on companion services. “Can’t we leave it up to you?” asked Latham. His suggestion was greeted with dismay and protest from the entire Welfare staff. Latham maintained that Welfare Department personnel have the authority, once the Supervisors appropriate funds for the budget, to spend the money where they want. “If we don’t get any more foster care cases, we may have sufficient local funds” to cover the deficit in companion services, Mrs. Buntin said. She disagreed with Cox on the legality of using funds from anywhere in the budget to make up for the short fall in companion services. “Unless the county budget accurately reflects the amount of local money involved in the welfare budget, I think we’re in trouble,” she maintained. “I don’t think Cox has the final say,” Latham responded. He suggested that Mrs. Buntin spend the Welfare budget “as far as you have local money to support it...When it runs out, then you’d better look for an additional appropriation,” he advised. Since regular foster care, with its 50-50 state and local match, carries enough local money to cover the local share in companion services, the Welfare Board unanimously approved transfer of funds between the two categories. Developer Tries Again (Continued from Page 1) may also ask the Court for a decision should McNear take no action before the time limit expires. According to McNear, Goode has stated that he will take his development proposals to Circuit Court Judge Raynor V. Snead if the subdivision is denied. In addition, McNear said Goode indicated that he will appeal all the way to the State Supreme Court if Snead also turned down the development. McNear said he was very concerned with following proper procedural steps in acting on Goode’s newest application so as not to give the developer any ammunition to use against the county in a court suit. He said he had not decided what action to take but was leaning towards allowing the 60 day limit to expire without denying or approving the LERNER’S DEPT. STORE Downtown Culpeper for toepft FASHION FLOOR o ► Quality Clothing for Ladies and Men • Shoes for the Entire Family • Handbags - Jewelry - Wigs BEN FRANKLIN LOWER LEVEL • Toys - Giftware , • Knitting Yarns and Rug Kits • Housewares & Furnishings • Drapery Hardware & Shades • Artificial Flowers & Wreaths • Party & Home Office Supplies M 4 LOBLOLLY PINE CONE, seeds, and one year old seedling. Approximately 800 seedlings are needed to plant one acre. Pines, hardwoods, and wildlife shrubs are available at minimal cost from Virginia Division of Forestry nurseries. Tree Seedlings Available By LYT WOOD County Forestor We are now accepting orders for tree seedlings for planting in February, March, and April 1978. The Virginia Division of Forestry produces seedlings at the Augusta Forestry Center, and sells them at cost of production. As an incentive for reforestation on private land, forest industry will pay one half of the cost of pine seedlings in some cases. These seedlings are produced for purposes of reforestation of cutover land, old field plantation, Christmas tree production, wildlife habitat, and soil conservation. They cannot be used for ornamental, “screening,” or shade tree plantings. Trees which are planted in this area for timber production include white pine, loblolly pine, yellow poplar, and black walnut. Wildlife habitat can be,, established or improved by planting persimmon, sawtooth oak, bicolor lespedeza, autumn olive, and bristly locust. Species suitable for Christmas trees are white pine and Scotch pine. The best soil stabilizers are Virginia pine, black locust, and bicolor lespedeza. Order forms can be obtained from my office (P. O. Box 148, Madison, Va." 22727). Where assistance is needed, I can take a look at the prospective planting site and make suggestions as to species, spacing, number of trees needed, etc. Also, I can usually line up some local crews to do the planting work on tracts that are 3 acres or larger. Cutover area, and areas with a heavy sod or brush cover will require some sort of treatment to clear the area prior to planting. Christmas three subdivisions administratively. He noted that the situation was complicated by the failure of the ordinance to specifically disallow attempts to circumvent zoning regulations. “I’m waiting for more legal and background information before proceeding,” McNear concluded. ++++ The great end of living is to harmonize man with the order of things. Christmas TlP M A refutable soft tip pen in 12 karat gold filled; bearing the famous Cross lifetime guarantee. Attractively gift boxed, CROSS* SINCE 1B4B ijffeteram Jefoelera The Diamond Store 323 Southgat* Shopping Confer Cuipopor Phon* 826-6033 trees and hardwood plantings require special care (pruning, shearing, and-or mowing around the trees). Therefore, if you are considering planting trees for any of these situations, it would be best to request a planting site examination. Plantings for erosion control and timber production will often qualify for state or federal government cost-sharing, which will reimburse SO per cent (sometimes more or less) of the planting costs. As of now, we have approximately 400 acres of tree planting on the books for Madison and Rappahannock Counties in 1978. So make your request earlyl Thank Offering The Women of Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington will have the ingathering of their United Thank offering on Sunday, December 4. Correction The name of the potter in last week’s Rappahannock News was incorrect. Her name is Jeannie Drevas, not Prevous. We apologize to her for our mistake. Traffic Mishaps Numerous A rash of animal accident* has occurred and been reported in the past couple of weeks and the trend continues. Trooper R. A. Baines has added two more to his list. Sunday, November 27 on Route 211 at Ben Venue Thurman Jordan of Wheaton, Md., struck a mule belonging to Everett Estes. Damage of Jordan’s 69 Oldsmobile was estimated at $400 and the mule survived. The following day on the same highway in the same approximate location a 77 Ford operated by Bruce Dotson of Camp Springs Md., struck a cow. Manuel Pullen of Amissville was the owner of the animal which had to be destroyed, according to Baines. Monday on Route 231 at Kilby’s curve, a change of scenery and circumstances for Baines, he investigated a single vehicle accident. A 68 Volkswagen driven by Diane Wade went out of control and into the Kilby’s field. Information is incomplete since the driver went to Culpeper Hospital so the investigation continues, said the officer. Sunday night’s short but blustery snow storm created hazardous road conditions and several accidents occurred. Dennis M. Bailey of Front Royal in a 69 Datsun overturned on Route 522 near Huntly. The car struck a gate on the Patrick Carrigan property. According to Deputy Hawkins, damage amounted to $300 to the gate and the vehicle was declared a total loss. A Fredericksburg motorist was involved in a skidding accident in Sperryville on Route 211 the same night Terry Lynn Grooters in a 70 Scout struck a bank and over turned. The vehicle was also a total loss. No charges were placed in either of the snow incidents. T. M. Utz of Castleton struck a deer Saturday morning, November 18 at the Chester Gap exit on Route 522 north of Flint Hill. Damage to his Ford was estimated at $400. Rappahannock’s Sheriffs Department has investigated several traffic accidents in the past two weeks. The first occurred November 15 in front of the local high school RLEP Meeting The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection will hold its quarterly meeting at the courthouse in Washington on Friday, December 2, at 8 p.m. Topic of the meeting will be The Hidden Costs of Development, a slide presentation produced by the Piedmont Environmental Council. Speakers will be Jim Marshall, PEC staff member and President of RLEP, Elizabeth Malta, ten year member of the Warren County Board of Supervisors and Col. Nels Parsons, RLEP Board member. <? ^*1 ST«»C>. 675-3485 ALLAN COOMBS ^ new homes, decks, bams, outbuildings, remodeling, restorations Free Estimates when Mahlon W. Atldns of Sperryville struck a deer on Route 211. Damage to his 72 Chevrolet was set at $400 by Deputy R. D. Hawkins. November 24 Mrs. Beryl Scroggins of Front Royal* operating a 1977 Mercury struck a parked vehicle, a 72 Ford, owned by M. R. Bradford of Flint Hill. She failed to stop at the scene and was later apprehended on Route 626 by Deputy R. H. Jenkins, Jr. Several charges were placed against her including hit and run. Damage was set at $400 to the Scroggins vehicle and at $100 to Bradford’s. Elementary PTA Seeks Volunteers The Rappahannock Elementary School PTA is trying to improve communication between home and school and trying to ease the job of the principal and teachers by helping with some of the routine duties of the school day. Anyone interested in volunteering should call Judy Kenyon at 825-3653, Sharon Kilpatrick at 987-8252, Judi Burke at 635-5990 or Liz Scherschel at 675-3769. JotuL V THE CLASSIC... I Country stoves is please tc announce the addition of Morsd Efel Godin Fisher & Frontier to its fine line of J4tul stoves. Please call for directions & store hours. COUNTRY STOVES Criglersville, Va.923-4685 Kriatia Assoc. US Importer Portland, Me. Petersen’s Wood Heat Center, Inc. Dist. N.J. -JL Dominion x Skating Center Of Culpeper Presents AMATEUR NIGHT Fridays & Saturdays, 7.30 pm ■ 10 pm dk Beginning Dec. 2nd Ending Dec. 23rd - WINNERS RECEIVE First Place Skates $5995 Second Place Skates $3495 Third Place Skates $2495 SEMI WINNER - EACH FRI. & SAT. 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PANTHER TALES By JANICE AYLOR A NATALIE SWINDLER Everyone hai returned from a Thanksgiving vacation that was much too short. School has been rather '^hazardous with the absence of Mr. Toth. The second six weeks period has already ended and report cards came out Wednesday. Parents, be on the lookout if you have yet to see your kids’ report cards. On November 22, the boys basketball team scrimmaged against Brentsville. Both teams came out with a victory. The varsity played at home and at the end of four fr- quarters, the score was 54 to 68. The team members played well together and show great promise for a winning season. The junior varsity team traveled to Brentsville High. Mr. Adkins drove the bus for the team and several members wondered if they would make it in one piece, for the bus was in rather bad condition. They made it through to no avail of the J. V. Brentsville team. After playing seven quarters, our J. V.s were on top without a doubt with a score of 105 to 67. Way to do it fellows! Friday opens up the season for both teams. They’ll be playing Clarke County at home so everybody come out and support our teams. You’ll be sure and get your money’s worth. Tuesday, the Panthers will be traveling to William Monroe so come down and watch our guys put out the flame of those Dragons. Monday, November 28, the National Honor Society put out the second volume of the Panther Pause. This edition was put together with articles about the girls teams and even had some juicy gossip to read. David Hudson, Honor Society president, was behind most of this and the students owe a lot to him. Thanks David I A new beat has come out at RCHS. Curtis Nichols has been the stand-in disc jockey and records have been played over the PA system every morning. Last Tuesday, Mr. Flinchum met with the SCA. The group discussed projects that could improve the school. An entertainment committee was appointed for the benefit of the students. They’ll be getting things together, like a Christmas program and even some dances. Somehow Eddie Carroll’s name was omitted from the list of guys who made varsity basketball. We extend our congratulations to him for making the team. Have a nice weekend!!!! Baby, it’s getting cold outside, and hopes are high among hat salesmen for another brisk winter. “The colder the winter, the better we like it,” remarked the owner of a Washington, D.C., hat shop. Last winter was just about made to order, he said. After several years of near hibernation, sales of both men's and women’s hats have finally perked up, the National Geographic Society reports. For a while the winds of fashion were blowing in the wrong direction for the hat industry, even in winter, the busiest season. “People were going around with cold heads, which isn’t smart,” said Burt Champion of the Millinery Institute of America. Hat Warms Feet Most doctors agree, saying that people should wear hats to keep their hands and feet warm. When cold, the body will go to any length to keep vital organs, especially the brain, warm. As the body concentrates on warming an uncovered head, extremities get left out in the cold. The unprotected ear is also vulnerable. To honor a man who contributed to keeping ears warm, the inventor of earmuffs, Maine recently declared Dec. 21 Chester Greenwood Day. One hundred years ago 4-H News Today we had our second 4-H meeting. President, Karen Harrison opened the meeting. After our business meeting we made bird feeders for hungry birds in the winter. We made the bird feeders out of pine cones, peanut butter, and bird seed. First, we put peanut butter on the pine cones and then rolled it in birdseed. We tied a string to the top of the pine cone so we could h^ng it up. Please try to help the birds this winter. Thank you. Timothy Woodward Reporter Mrs. Rowe’s 4th grade Park Jobs Open Each year Shenandoah National Park and other National Park Service areas hire many temporary employees to work in jobs such as collecting fees at entrance stations, road and campground patrols, interpretation of area resources, and road and trail maintenance. "It should be noted,” said Superintendent Robert R. Jacobsen of Shenandoah National Park, "that applications for most of these positions must be received between December 1 and January 15.” “To qualify for these positions a person must be at least 18 years old or be a high A SINGER FOR CHRISTMAS Athena Model 2000 World's First Electronic Sewing Machine Five Models on Sale $10 to $100 OFF Come in and see the newest Singer Touch and Sew Model 771! On Sale at $70 Off to make this her very best Christmas! CULPEPER SEWING MACHINE SALES Service on all machines 128 N. Main St., Culpeper Phone 825-1896 Open 9:30-5:30 Financing available school graduate, and be in good physical condition. Positions involving collecting fees, interpretation, and law enforcement require an additional year of experience in conservation work or college. Employees involved in law enforcement duties must be at least 21 years of age.” To apply for maintenance positions at Shenandoah National Park a person should contact the Personnel Office, Shenandoah National Park, Luray, Virginia 22835. Applicants for other seasonal positions should contact either the above Personnel Office or the Seasonal Employment Unit, P. O. Box 26200, Denver, Colorado 80226, and applications must be received before January 15. Any questions concerning temporary employment with the ’ National Park Service may be referred to the Personnel Office, Shenandoah National Park, phone 703-999-2241, or to any other office of the National Park Service. Consideration will be given to all applicants without regard to politics, religion, labor affiliation or nonaffiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, national origin, nondisqualifying physical handicap, age, or any other non-merit factor. New Shipment of Ladies Apparel Just In Time for the Holiday Festivities j i Open 9 to 9 until Christmas Free Gift Wrapping ^Jlie 'lAJhite Skop Southgate Shopping Center Culpeper, Va. Cold Heads Aren t Smart this winter, Greenwood patented his “champion ear protectors” and for the next six decades manufactured them in his factory in Farmington, Maine, becoming the first and perhaps only earmuff millionaire. The original earmuff was fashioned of haywire, beaver for, and black velvet, much like today’s earmuffs—if you can find them. Pushed aside by ski bands—woolen bands that stretch around the forehead, over the ears, and around the back of the head—earmuffs are almost a novelty item these days. Last winter they were nearly as hard to get as natural gas. Warren Galloway, a Washington, D.C., hat buyer, says Russian-style for caps with ear flaps also have an edge over earmuffs. AAM Plans Rallies Representatives of the American Agricultural Movement (AAM) will be at the Winchester Livestock Exchange on Monday, December 5, from 7 p.m. to hand out literature and answer questions about the national farmer’s strike scheduled for December 14. On Tuesday, December 6, a brief rally will be held at John B. Adam’s field near The Plains, Va., where participants will assemble with their tractors in preparation for a “tractor parade” to Fauquier High School in Warrenton. There another rally will be held at 7:30 p.m., where the main speaker, Tom “Firebrand” Kersey of Georgia will address the gathering. Persons interested in learning more about the AAM, the farmer’s strike, or the planned rallies can call the Virginia Parity Office at 703-439-8464. “With these good-looking caps, you keep your ears warm and your head, too” he pointed out. Headwear seasons used to be dictated by strict etiquette. A gala affair in mid-September marked the time when socially correct New Yorkers stored summer straw hats and dusted off their felt fedoras. According to Emily Post in 1930: “Gentlemen leave their coats, hats, sticks, in the hall; ladies leave heavy outer wraps in the hall, or dressingroom, but always go into the drawing-room with their hats and gloves on. They wear their fur neck pieces and carry their muffc in their hands...But fashionable ladies never take off their hats.” Once he throws his hat into the ring, a politician can affect hat sales, manufacturers contend. President John F. Kennedy caused the industry despair when he consistently went hatless in public despite the chill. “If you could just find some way to get Khrushchev to stop wearing hats and JFK to start wearing them, we’ll give you all the finest hats you can wear for the rest of your life,” a hatters’ spokesman implored Kennedy administration members. Mayor Charles B. Wheeler of Kansas City, Mo., meets the hat challenge head-on: “Except when I jog in winter, I don’t wear hats very often; I just collect them,” he said. He has 400 of them. Santa To Visit Library This Christmas season, Santa Claus will visit the Rappahannock County Library in Washington, at 3:30 Wednesday afternoon, December 16. Santa sends a special invitation to all parents of pre-school, kindergarten, and first grade children to bring their kiddies, or arrange with neighbors to bring them to the Library to see him on that day. Santa will have little presents to give and refreshments to pass. His helpers, Martin Woodard and Terry Waggner are going to read a Christmas story while the Sacred Harp Group fills the Library with songs and cheer. All Rappahannock children who want to see Santa Claus are invited, 3:30 p.m. December 16. Santa will greet you. Rehabilitation Expanded Through a federal innovation and expansion grant, a joint agreement was signed Wednesday in Richmond to expand vocational rehabilitation services to persons disabled by cancer on a statewide basis. The pilot project between the Cancer Center of the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) and the Virginia Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is being funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Funding for the fl*ot year of the project includes $40,500 federal—$5,169 state (MCV) money, for a total of $45,669. The projected three-year increment for the project amounts to $160,000. RSA states that persons unable to work as a result of cancer are not receiving vocational rehabilitation services in proporation to their prevalence in the total United States population. Officers Elected For County Fire-R escue The Rappahannock County Fire and Rescue Association has elected the following officers to serve for the coming year: Paul Poling, Amissville, president; Frankie Huff, Flint Hill, vice president; Charles Manson, secretary and Brad Fisher, treasurer, both of Washington. The election took place at the November 18th meeting of the association held at Castleton. The fourteen members present represented four of the six companies in the county. Old business completed included the final plans for the association Christmas party scheduled for December 16 at Flint Hill fire hall. The association voted to provide the meat for dinner with members bringing covered dishes to complete the meal. Frankie Huff agreed to provide his stereo for music. The training and standard practices committees are to report at the January meeting the costs necessary for the repair of the smokehouse building used for the fire training school. New business topics were the proposal of two classes to be held in 1978 probably on extrication and heavy duty rescue; and a detailed discussion on updating and improving the communications system for the county. A motion was made to invite Rappahannock Sheriff W. A. Buntin to the January meeting at Chester Gap to discuss ways of improving communications among the fire, rescue and sheriffs units, all of which are involved in common causes. The idea of presenting the county Board of Supervisors with the phone and dispatch bills of each company was discussed. At the recent pump school held in Warrenton four fire trucks were tested and all passed with excellent ratings. One unit from each Flint Hill and Washington and two from Amissville attended. 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< i * ^appaliannockKevus <s Pubbahad {vary Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher 8ARAH LATHAM DAVID LYNE Associate Publisher Design Editor JOHN T. TOLER General Manager To Subecribe Write or Phone Washington. Vs. 676-3349 BY MAIL 46.00 a year In Rappahannock and adjoining counties; 46.60 a year elsewhere in the United States BACK COPIES - One month to 3 years, 75 cents each; over 3 years, 43 each Offlca: Rappahannock Nows Bldg.. Waahington. Va 22747 Hours: S:30 am to 5:30 pm. Mon. - Fri PubHahad by Warrant on Printing 6 Publishing Company. Inc. When Possible, Shop At Home Now that Thanksgiving is over, the stores have begun their Christmas preparations in earnest. Advertisements on television and radio, in newspapers and magazines, shout “Buy this! Buy that!” We’d like to join in the campaign but our message is a little different. We don’t care what you buy just buy it in Rappahannock. We know the county lacks many of the shopping opportunities provided by giant centers and malls. We realize that there are items on everyone’s list that just aren’t available here at home. Still, Rappahannock offers a variety of unusual, distinctive gifts that have a country flavor. There are little shops in Washington, Sperryville, Ben Venue and Flint Hill that carry a diverse selection of high quality merchandise, much of it fashioned by Rappahannock artisans and craftsmen. They offer handsewn clothes, handcarved toys, dried flower arrangements, furniture, knickknacks, baskets, antiques, pottery, art work, herbs, plants—literally hundreds of gift ideas. Sure, these aren’t dime store goods at dime store prices. Many of the items are expensive. But the buyer is paying for time spent by a person in the creation of something worthwhile— man hours, not machine hours. That time is valuable. Home county shopping also keeps money circulating within Rappahannock. Dollars spent here add to sales tax revenues and have a direct bearing on the money we get from Richmond for education. The more sales tax revenue we send to the state, the more money we get back in aid for education. And shopping at home is easier. We join the majority in decrying what commercialism has done to Christmas. We don’t like it but it has happened. Most people no longer make gifts for friends, relatives and loved ones. Instead they buy. If shopping in the county can save frazzled nerves by eliminating the crowds, the noise, the parking headaches and snippy sales people of city shopping, then we’d be in favor of it for that reason alone. Maybe it could give us all a little more time to spend on the truly important parts of the holiday season. State Economy Improves It should be a very Merry Christmas for Virginia’s economy if trends established this fall continue through the remainder of 1977. That’s the good news of editor Leland E. Traywick in the November edition of the Virginia Business Report, a monthly survey of business indicators throughout the state published by William and Mary’s School of Business Administration. Retail sales and advertising lineage rose significantly during October when compared to the same month a year ago. “The trend seems j to be continuing into November with bright prospects for an excellent Christmas record,” Traywick said. Retail sales jumped 7.2 per cent in October after scoring an impressive 15.9 per cent increase during September. Advertising lineage was up 4.8 per cent, which Traywick reports will “lay a foundation for the coming sales in December.” Checking account transactions were up 21.2 Recess Before Lunch Advised elementary pupils waste less food when their lunch period comes after their recess, instead of before, according to the November issue of the Virginia School Boards Association Newsletter. Waste of vegetables dropped by 25 per cent; salad by 36 per cent and fruit by 54 per cent, when a nutrition specialist in the Old Abode Union School District in Petaluma, California persuaded La Tercera Elementary School authorities to switch lunch and recess periods. Principal Brian Ruppenthal and school nurse Winefred Hogue enlisted parents to measure waste before and after the switch. The largest drop was in milk waste, which decreased 82 per cent for first graders and 89 per cent for second graders who had played before eating,” they reported in School Foodservice Journal. ‘‘School children’s appetites are not only less before recess, but recess itself is particularly alluring,” said Ruppenthal and Hogue. “Many children rush through eating or skip it altogether in order to get out and play...Having recess prior to a meal allows the child to expend energy and in the process work up a greater appetite.” Deer Warning Issued During the hunting season motorists need to be especially alert for deer and other wild animals that may dart across the highway. Over 3,000 deer are killed annually by motor vehicles in Virginia, resulting in vehicle damage, injury and even death to motorists. "This year with the beginning of deer season November 21, collisions between vehicles and wildlife are expected to continue to present a problem,” according to John T. Hanna, director, Highway Safety Division of Virginia. “A deer, which weighs as much as 185 pounds, can become a dangerous obstacle Gardening Book Available If you are one of the world’s “raise it yourself’ gardeners, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has news for you. “Gardening for Food and Fun,” the 1977 Yearbook of Agriculture, has just been published by the Department of Agriculture. The yearbook is a practical guide for all—beginners and professionals, old and young—containing 400 pages of gardening text plus 32 pages of color pictures. The yearbook was compiled" by specialists from a wide variety of fields and covers all major vegetable and fruit groups. It is divided into four sections: “Introduction to Gardening,’’ “Home Garden Vegetables,” “Fruits and Nuts,” and “Home Food Preservation.” The last * section includes such topics as home canning for beginners, freezing garden products and storing homepreserved foods. Other subjects discussed are garden tools and equipment, the art of planting, soil management and gardening terms. The yearbook is designed for all those who garden to save money; prefer the taste of fresh produce; or just as a hobby. It may be purchased at government bookstores for $6.50. It also may be ordered by sending a check or money order to the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C., 20402. (Order by stock number 001000-03679-3). A limited number of free copies is available from Congressmen >er cent as Virginians began their pre-holiday shopping. Cities where the total dollar volume of business done by :hecks increased at an above average rate were Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, NorfolkVirginia Beach-Portsmouth, Staunton and Winchester. Building permits increased 16.7 per cent over October a year ago, and new car registrations were up a “healthy” 9.6 per cent. Traywick noted that car salesmen would probably be somewhat disappointed in October’s showing, which fell below the 10-month average increase of 12.5 per cent. Electricity usage increased 4.1 per cent in October, water consumption was up 1.3 per cent, and postal receipts climbed 8 per cent. A report from the Virginia Employment Commission states that unemployment in Virginia was about 4.7 per cent, and that nonagricultural employment increased 3.8 per cent. to motorists if the animal is frightened and attempts to cross a lane of traffic,” said the safety official. “Drivers must constantly be on the lookout fpr any movement along the shoulders of roadways because animal behavior is so unpredictable.” Deer crossing signs mark mountainous and forested regions where deer are prevalent and provide a warning to motorists. A driver traveling through such areas should reduce his speed and keep his foot poised over his brake pedal to allow extra time to react in an emergency situation. ‘‘A large percentage of collisions between vehicles and animals occur at night when visibility is reduced. For this reason it is helpful for drivers to seek the assistance of their passengers in scanning the side of the road for animals. With everyone watching, the chances of being involved in a collision can be reduced,” concluded Hanna. The Little Fox swSSt C smnts ■workshop ■ two. PI V. ZD®Q3333EESD SK BE ^ UU - % tX. Our Rappahannock Heritage Letters To The Editor Why Don’t Children Learn? To the editor: I’d like to express my view on one of the reasons why kids today don’t learn in school as well as their parents did. Many of the teachers are not as dedicated and concerned with teaching as in our school days. * I’d like to share some experiences I have had with the Rappahannock Elementary School. My son came home from school recently and said that during the changing of the classes, his pencil had been stolen from his desk. His next class was English and his teacher told them they were going to have a test. He asked his teacher if he could borrow a pencil; her reply was “no.” Consequently my son received a zero on the test. When he came home and told me his teacher refused to loan him a pencil, I just couldn’t believe it. The next day, I went to school and asked his teacher had she refused to loan him a pencil and her reply was that it was not her responsibility to see that the children had pencils. I know it is not the teacher’s responsibility to see that the children have pencils; however, the least a dedicated, concerned and sensitive teacher could do is to loan a pencil to a child to' take a test especially when he asked to borrow it. I know my son did not lose his pencil for the sake of losing it; in fact, this was the first time it happened to him this year. In English class, the books are seldom used, if any. Why should the children be required to have an English book if they’re not going to use it? Using their English Women Responsible i o tne eaiior: Rappahannock County seems to be a particularly good example of a place where women have been able to take responsibility and have seized that opportunity for the benefit of all concerned. At the present time such important county offices as clerk of the court, assistant clerk of the court, treasurer, commissioner of revenue, registrar, are held by women. There are three women postmasters in the county; women hold important administrative jobs in the local banks, the welfare department, the ASC, the health department, the county agent’s office. Our good library is chaired by a women, as well as run by women librarians. Women teachers continue to be very important in the school system. Women are active in all kinds of community activities. There is a tradition among farm wives to help their husband not only as homemakers, but with farm chores, as well as by taking off-the-farm jobs to help support it, such as the local sewing factory, or at Avtex in Front Royal. There are many women actively farming themselves in Rappahannock, doing many kinds of farm jobs from management to pitching hay. Rappahannock County had one of the first women mayors in Virginia when Dorothy Davis served as mayor of the town of Washington and for many of those years as head of an all woman town council. The county has many examples of successful business women in real estate, the grocery business; there are two sculptors, a manager of a restaurant, owners of antique shops, a school, several artists and a lady minister. Some women new to the county are setting up shop as a veterinarian, a lawyer, as therapists, a farrier, as craftswomen, and dance teachers. The Rappahannock News for years has had a predominately female staff. Surely Rappahannock is a good example of a place where women have shown themselves to be capable and effective citizens. It seems absurd to think that they should not have equal protection under the laws of these Upited States. The Equal Rights Amendment will assure that right, a right that women richly deserve. MIRIAM HARRIS Jordan River Farm Huntly books would not only help their English, it would also help their reading capability. It seems to me that many of the teachers only go to school to draw a pay check. It is our tax dollar that pays the teachers’ salaries. We, as citizens, of the county, are paying these teachers to do a good job, but if this is the type of response we are getting in the schools, it is no wonder why mjmy children can bafeiy read or write when they '’graduate from high school. I don’t believe that the total blame can be put on the children. If my experience is typical as to what occurs in the schools, then the children are really victims, of not the school system, but the incompetent teachers. A CONCERNED PARENT Coming Events DECEMBER 1977 Thursday, December 1, Rappahannock Board of Supervisors, 10 a.m., courthouse. Friday, December 2, Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, 8 p.m., courthouse. Monday, December 5, public hearing on first three applications for Agricultural and Forestal Districts in Virginia, 7:30 p.m., Orange County courthouse. Thursday, December 6, organizational meeting to discuss farmers’ strike, at Fauquier High School, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 8, Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission, 7:30 p.m., Culpeper courthouse. Thursday, December 8, meeting on Rappahannock’s fund raising effort for regional 4-H Center outside Front Royal, 7:30 p.m., courthouse Monday, December 19, Rappahannock Welfare Board, 10 a.m., Welfare offices. Wednesday, December 21, Rappahannock Planning Commission, 8 p.m., courthouse. From Both Barrels Why Howell Lost By GEORGE BOWLES Rappahannock New* Corraapondant With the dust now settling from the electoral storm on Nov. 8, it is possible to see the remarkable events of that day with a little of the clarity and perception which accompanies 20-20 hindsight. As all the world now knows, Don- BOWLES ocrat Henry Howell suffered a stunning defeat at the hands of Republican John Dalton in their race for the governorship. The Dalton victory cannot properly be called an upset. In spite of an early lead by Howell in the polls, as the election day drew closer, that lead dwindled and ultimately disappeared. By the time the balloting began, Dalton was generally considered to be the favorite. But the dimensions of his victory were not expected. Dalton, by onofficial count received 706,685 votes, or 56 per cent of the 1,261,564 votes cast. He thus trounced Howell by a whopping 161,782 vote margin. Four years before, running as an independent, Howell had lost to Republican Mills E. Godwin Jr. by a mere 15.000 votes. This year’s results are especially surprising since there were 11.000 fewer voters registered in 1977 than there were in 1973. Why did it happen? The answer lies primarily in the fact that Howell and his strategists made a monumental blunder in their theory of his campaign. At the same time those of Dalton, either by design or accident, developed a strategy which, as things GED Tests Offered The General Educational Development (GEB-Test), for those'persdhS Whi> were once enrolled in school but who did not complete graduation requirements, will be given on Saturday, December 3, 1977 and Saturday, December 10, 1977 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Warren County High School, Luray Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia. Attendance at both sessions is necessary to complete the entire battery of tests. The battery of five tests in English Composition, Social Studies, Natural Science, Literature and Mathematics are designed to measure the major skills that result from four-year high school curriculum. Certificates may be issued to civilian and military personnel who meet the following requirements: An applicant must be at least 19 years of age. Under special circumstances which are considered justifiable by local school authorities, the age limit may be lowered. Applicants must have been a physical resident of Virginia thirty days prior to applying for testing. Persons interested in taking the test may apply at their local office of the Superintendent of Schools in the County in which he resides. Applications will be accepted through December 1, 1977. A fee of S7.50 is charged for the battery of five tests and SI.SO for each retest. Applicants who apply must present their Social Security Card when an application is made for GED. Residents of Frederick County call 703-667-3371; Winchester City call 6623471; Garke County call 9552438; Shenandoah Count) 477-3161; Rappahannock 987-8773 Warren Counties 635-2171. worked out, fully exploited that blunder. Coatttton’a Champion ^ The theory upon which Howell relied for victory was embodied in his populist platform. HisT majority was to come from the classic Howell constituency of black, labor and liberal voters buttressed by untold thousands of blue collar, rural and other working men and women who Howell believed would see him as their champion against the “big boys” of industry and the utilities. As the election results clearly demonstrate, the theory failed. The Howell constituency held together reasonably well, but for the most part the other working people of the state, instead of rallying behind Howell, voted in droves for Dalton. The reason can be found in both the sociology and economics of the electorate. Sociologically, these hoped-for allies perceived Howell not as their champion but as a threat to their own jealously guarded status in their communities. Instead of regarding him as one who would stand with them against the “big boys” as the Democratic candidate had hoped, they saw him as standing with blacks, those on welfare, and others whom the independent blue collar voters perceived as socially subordinate in a challenge to their own social and economic position. Economically, uiese voters saw little reason to respond to Howell’s populist appeal. When a tradesman is making $10 an hour, he finds it hard to become outraged over the 20-cent charge for a tollbooth telephone call. When he feels too much of his tax dollar is already going for welfare, he is not aroused by calls for hearing aids, glasses and false teeth for the elderly. Even Howell’s attacks on industry and the utilities had little impact. Both pay good wages, and there was some thought that Howell might be about to kill the proverbial goose which lays the golden eggIndeed, Howell’s campaign was oddly out of phase with the economic context in which it was conducted. It was a campaign which might have worked during a depression or recession. But in a time of recovery and relative prosperity, those to whom‘it was addressed had difficulty relating it to their own situation. Charges Ill-conceived There were a host of other factors, of course, in Howell’s defeat. His campaign never fully recovered from his illconceived and unfounded charge of a conflict of interest against Dalton. His effort was underfinanced and understaffed. His past record left him vulnerable to charges that he had, at one time at least, been “soft” on such trip-wire issues as gun control, unionization of public service employees, and the Right to Work Law. Beyond all this, the Democratic party had not been able to heal the wounds remaining from the long and bitter summer primary campaign. Outward appearances notwithstanding, untold thousands of those who could not accept Howell’s upset victory over Andrew Miller continued to sulk. They were ready targets for the Republican anti-Howell hliti. Dalton’s campaign managers took full advantage of every opening in the most lavishly financed campaign in Virginia’s history. Indeed, if Howell made a monumental blunder, the Republicans did something which was monumentally right, at least in the tactical sense. For the first time in the annals of the GOP, they conducted a genuine grassroots campaign. By direct mail, phone banks and media advertising, they got their message across, and that message was designed to scare the daylights out of the populace about Henry Howell. And with that message, they reached the vast army of working class, largely apolitical voters which Howell thought he was reaching, but was not. The election results clearly show which camp more clearly grasped the prevailing concern of the Virginia electorate. It’s an interesting commentary on our times.

Sf News From Washington "*** «us. juarreii Newland of Hamilton, Ohio, spent the Thanksgiving holidays with their patents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Newland of Annandale and Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Updike. Friday guests of the Updikes were Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Updike Jr., of Culpeper, Mrs. Mary Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parker. Spending Thanksgiving Day with J. Stant Weaver were Mr. arid Mrs. Nick Penaranda and Patty of Fairfax, Mr. and Mrs. Clay Walker and Chrissy of Shepherdstown, W. Va., John Weaver of Washington, D. C., and Mend, Enna Carmoga of Behsville, Md. Later that day, they joined Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wood at their home in Culpeper for dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perry returned home Monday morning after spending the Thanksgiving holidays with his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Perry, and other members of his family in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, area. Miss Libby Snead of Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg was a Thanksgiving holiday guest of her parents, Judge and Mrs. Raynor V. Snead. Calling on Mr. and Mrs. Loring Anderson Sr., on Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Allman, Barbara and Jackie of Baltimore, Md., and Mr. and Mrs. Loring Anderson Jr., Ernest and Karen of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Carver dined at the Constant Spring Inn in Front Royal on Thanksgiving evening. Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Burke included Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Burke of Warrenton, Mr. and Mrs. C. Cletus Burke of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hershey and Richie of Levitt own, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hershey of Tulleytown, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. John Metzger of Lorton, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Olsborn and Steve and Mrs. John Wayne Metzger and Don of Woodbridge. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Burke were Mrs. Arthur Vaughan of Fredericksburg and Emile Grassia of Fort Abilene AFB, Texas. Among the Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Payne were Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Payne, Cheryl and Scotty, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jenkins, T. J. and Kim, all of Culpeper, and Mr. and Mrs. Reid Payne and Tammy. Mrs. Gladys Moore of Arlington was a Sunday overnight guest. Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Burke of Culpeper were Thanksgiving dinner guests of his mother, Mrs. Guy Burke. The Rev. David M. Moore was a Friday dinner guest of Mrs. Burke. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell C. Kuhn and Miss Karen Kuhn during the week of Thanksgiving included Mr. Kahn’s brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell F. Kuhn of Tulsa, Okla., Miss Mary Gem of Woodstock, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Smith of Lynchburg, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Grogan of Arlington and Richard Webb. Mrs. W. M. Fletcher was a Thanksgiving dinner and overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Faulkner in Orange. Mrs. Gabe Burke was a dinner guest on Thanksgiving of her i son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Claybert smoot. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther and children of Sperryville called on Mrs. Burke Sunday. Arriving last Wednesday for the Thanksgiving holidays with Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Jones were Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Jones Jr., and Giristin of Louisville, Ky., Dr. and Mrs. L. J. Turner and family of Warrenton, Mrs. Darnell of West Virignia, and Mrs. L. J. Turner joined the Jones’ for supper on Wednesday evening. Thanksgiving Day breakfast and dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jones were Mr. and Mrs. Arne Olsen, Byrd and Arne Edward of Concord, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kite, Sarah, Frances, and Jackie of Luray. Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hawkins were their children, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawkins, Vicki and Butch of Arlington, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Hawkins, Mandy, Lisa, and News Of Flint Hill Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sadick of VPI&SU in Blacksburg spent the Thanksgiving holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moorefield. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Spence of Harrisonburg were Thanksgiving holiday houseguests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Lee. Miss Betty Lee and Dennis Grove of Front Royal joined them for Thanksgiving dinner Thursday. Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Atkins on Thanksgiving included Hillard Tharpe and sons, Rillard Jr., Russell, and Michael, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Clatterbuck and Craig, Mrs. E. M. Beverage, Tammy and Kim, and Mrs. Hazel Fix, all of Front Royal, and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Noakes and Amy. Miss Virginia Hughes of Arlington and Mrs. Dabney Eastham have returned home following a vacation in Greenbriar, W. Va. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Welch and sons were Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. mid Mrs. John Wimmer in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Howell of Madison Heights were the Thanksgiving holiday houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller. Fire—Rescue Notes Elmer Lee Campbell Jr., was transported to Warren Memorial Hospital from scene of a hunting accident on November 23 on the Jericho Road near Flint Hill by the Flint Hill Rescue Squad. November 25, this unit took Mrs. Martha Whorton from the home of Thurmond Whorton at Flint Hill to Warren Memorial Hospital. November 26, the rescue squad an(L brush truck responded to an auto acCollege Commission Meets A Commission on the Rural Community College, established this year by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, will hold its first meeting at Lord Fairfax Community College on December 5 and 6. Dr. William H. McCoy, president of Lord Fairfax Community College, has also been appointed chairman of the Commission. Dr. McCoy explained that the Commission, consisting of members from colleges across the United States, will meet for the express purpose of looking at the rural community college and pinpointing its problems and needs. McCoy said: “We welcome the commission members to the LFCC campus and anticipate a profitable experience for those involved in the scheduled meetings.” Building? •Paint * •Lumber | •Milwork i •Hardware1 Complete One-Step building supply Warrenton Bidding Material Co., Inc. onto By-Pus Warrsnton 347-1400 cident on Route 522 north of Flint Hill, but services were not used. The Sperryville Rescue Squad transported James Dodson to the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond from Warren Memorial Hospital on November 27. The Chester Gap Rescue Squad took Hubert S. Gilkey (Bert) from the scene of an accident on Route 522 (Huntly) to Warren Memorial Hospital Saturday evening. On November 26, Allen Smoot was taken from an accident on the Fodderstack Rd. to Warren Memorial Hospital by the Washington Rescue Squad. The Flint Hill Rescue Squad took Elmer Campbell, Jr. of Front Royal to the Warren Memorial Hospital from Flint Hill where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Donnie Leake was transported to Culpeper Memorial Hospital from his home in Boston on November 24 by the Sperryville Rescue Squad. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Burford joined Dr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Eastham and Mrs. Joe Compton of Front Royal, and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dearing of Huntly at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Eastham III in Huntly for Thanksgiving dinner. Weekend guests of Mrs. Ethel Pullen were Mrs. Annabelle Fincham and Mrs. Barbara Fincham, both of Norfolk. Callers Sunday were Mrs. Cecil Pullen and children, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Corder and family, and Mrs. Thelma Jeffries and children, all of Front Royal, Mrs. Lucille Settle of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Welch and sons. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCulloch of Falls Church arrived last Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with her mother, Mrs. M. H. Brady. Friday visitors of Mrs. Brady were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brady and Jason of Arlington. John B. Browning and Dr. and Mrs. Edgar Browning of Charlottesville were holiday guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Browning, and together, were Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Kay in Springfield. Mrs. Charlie Lillard, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Lois Sours of Warrenton, spent several days of last week with her daughter, Mrs. Linda Haney, Christmas shopping in Alexandria. Mr. and Mrs. Lillard joined other members of their family for Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Patton in Stephens City. William Smoot and daughter, Lisa, of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Smoot of Sperryville were guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Smoot, for Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Foster called on Mr. and Mrs. Smoot Monday evening. Joyce Walker of Falls Church spent the long holiday weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moe Walker. Angie of Stephens City, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Burke, Mike and Sandra of Bailey’s Crossroads, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hawkins, Chris and Kim of Fairfax, Mr. and Mrs. John Deal of Hume, Mrs. Mabel Burke and Richie of Woodville, and Mrs. Jean Alther and Janet. Arriving Wednesday to spend the long Thanksgiving weekend with Mrs. L. J. Turner were Mr. and Mrs. William Dewhirst, Anne Dudley and Scott of Richmond. Joining Mrs. Turner and the Dewhirsts for dinner on Friday wre Dr. and Mrs. John Turner, Lewis Turner III, and Will Hazel of Warrenton, Mrs. Raymond Kite, Frances, Jackie, and Sarah of Luray, and Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Jones. The Rev. David M. Moore was a Saturday dinner guest of Mrs. W. C. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Donald of Castleton were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Campbell and accompanied her to the rededication services of the Mt. Salem Church. v_. jbck rvinier reiurnea 10 his home on Sunday after spending the holidays with his daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Vaughan, in West Simsbury, Conn. Mrs. Aubrey Keyser was a Thanksgiving Day guest of Mrs. Henry M. Keyser. Aubrey Keyser returned home on Friday following a ten day trip to Aberdeen, Miss., where he visited friends. Mr. and Mrs. Keyser were visited by Mrs. John Bratch and Mrs. Joyce Anderson, Cheri and Joey, all of Fairfax on Saturday and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Slaughter of Leesburg were their guests on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Irving Sisk, Mrs. L. J. Turner, Mrs. John Updike, Mrs. Guy Burke and Mrs. Charles C. Burke were among those who attended the rededication services of the Mt. Salem Church on Sunday. A. P. Updike of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Edna Mello of Arlington, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Updike and Mr. and Mrs. John Updike visited Byrd Updike and his sister. Mrs. Lucille Fox, on Sunday. Martin Orfila returned home on Monday after spending since last Wednesday with his grandmother, Mrs. Grace D’Aprile, in What you should know about diamonds: Cutting A perfectly cut diamond will reflect all the light upwards for maximum briihance Every ArtCarved diamond is precision cut for O' dance, whether its ;t tpe is round, oval, pear or marquise /IRTC71RVED DIAMONDS^ WEDDING RINGS McDaniel’s Jewelers Front Royal, Virginia Rochester, N. Y., and visiting other relatives and friends in the Scottsville, N. Y., area. Guests of Mrs. Henry M. Keyser for Thanksgiving dinner were Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Keyser Jr., Scott, Joe, and Frank of Gifton and Mrs. A. H. Keyser. Scott remained to spend the weekend with his grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley spent Thanksgiving Day and night with her sister, Mrs. Margaret Carroll of Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burns of Philadelphia, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hauser of New Jersey were houseguests of the Weakleys from Sunday until Tuesday. Spending Thanksgiving and the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Buntin and Nancy was Mrs. Buntin’s brother, Robert Guenter of West Hartford, Conn. Joining them for Thanksgiving supper were Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Baines, Bobby and Lee. Their guests for the day Saturday included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buntin of Tampa, Fla. and Mr. and Mrs. Si Kamminga of Falls Church. Miss Nancy Buntin returned Sunday to Warm Springs where she has a teaching position in Bath County. Mrs. Jackie Estes, Mrs. Reid Payne and Miss Tammy Fritts were Friday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fritts in Front Royal and their houseguests, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Wilhite, Kevin and Keith of Annandale. Callers Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Baines were Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Wenner of Staunton. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Giles Jr. and family were Mr. and Mrs. Howard McDonald, Carol, Carolyn and Ray of Front Royal and Ronnie Hawkins. Ronnie Hawkins was a luncheon guest Friday of Mr. and Mrs. Wes Hammick in Front Royal. TAX DEADLINE The Deadline for paying 1977 Rappahannock County Personal Property and Real Estate Taxes is MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 The Treasurer’s Office will be closed all day Tuesday, December 6. If you failed to receive a tax statement please contact Mrs. Frances Foster Rappahannock County Treasurer Delaplane, Va. (7 05) 364-2754 Sunday CDec.^f ^ 7^* Vi I \ (Xij C of Xnvilti X>u to th« Un«^ cv»»t««a* SAor 7>*y Car«|lina \oy H* y,r3,*‘* fcp ertry 6tot-kiPM>'. ^Liv* f“rk,/‘» ttc.) and MvaI&J n^t Cid*r 1/ i^kate ^ptKt C>o>l ft turn Ri^ht «n Rstomac y ^ i( Mv*r, Left on CJoote C<~««k tfM0V *«d *01» I>cJaplaM 1/ ^ ^ 25, toRt 17 bttwun l-6ban<i Rf50 American Agricultural Movement Rally December 6,1977 Fauquier High School, 7:30 P.M, Tom “Firebrand” Kersey from Georgia will be the main speaker Come learn about what you can do to improve your financial situation. 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General Distriet Court Cases Cases heard November 15 included: John Charles Swindler, Washington, DC. speeding, 70/55, MR, $30, $18 costs. Richard Asher, Arlington, speeding, 68/55, MR, $26 tine, $18 costs. Gerald Lecomte, Alexandria, speeding, 74/55, MR, $38 fine, $18 costs. William Eugene Silvious, Luray, speeding, 67/55, MR, dismissed. Harry Orloff, Washington, D.C., speeding68/55, MR, $26 fine, $18 costs. Roland Riddell, Falls Church, speeding 74/55, MR, $30 fine, $18 costs. Kenneth Blankenship, Waldorf, Md., speeding 70/55, $30fine, $18costs. Michael Roberts, Arlington, fail to obey highway signs, dismissed. Charles Edwin Dodson, Sperryville, defective equipment, $15 fine, $18 costs. John Person, Florida, speeding 70/55, MR, $30 fine, $15 costs. Robert Smith, Tennessee, speeding 70/55, MR, $30 fine, $15 costs. William Johnson, Richmond, speeding 66/55, MR, dismissed. Ricky Dwayne Atkins, Chester Gap, reckless dr ving, $50 fine, $18 costs William Brooks, Marshall, speeding 70/55, MR, $30 fine, $18 costs. V Allen Murphy, Ft. Belvoir, reckless driving, 87/55, MR, $110fine, $18costs. Lewis W. Finks, Syria, speeding 70/55, MR, $30 fine, $18 costs. Dale Robert Parker, Boston, Va., speeding 72/55, MR, $34 fine, $18 costs. Paul Barkley, Jr., Falls Church, speeding 71/55, MR, $32 fine. $18 costs. Leo Jay Strickler, Luray, speeding 70/55, $30 fine, $18 costs. Brian L. Martin, Manassas, speeding 70/55, MR, $30 fine; same, no registration, $10 fine; same, defective equipment, $10 fine, $18 costs. Preston Lerov Green. Amissville, defective equipment, $10 fine, $15 costs. Eugene Webster Turner, Huntly, defective equipment, $15 fine, $18 costs. Linda Susan Turner, Flint Hill, no operator's license, $15 fine, $18 costs. John William Carter, Washington, Va., defective equipment, $15 fine, $18 costs. Glenn Allen Jones, Amissville, no registration, $15 fine, $18 costs. Robert Barkley, Pennsylvania, speeding 68/55, MR, $26 fine, $18 costs. Donald W. McGill, Warrenton, speeding 74/55, MR, $38 fine, $18 costs. Roland Johnson, Maryland, speeding 71/55, $32 fine, $18 costs. James Harris, Alexandria, BAf. Wtnat tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME The Home of Thoughtful Service" PHONE 825-2361 CULPEPER CEMETERY MEMORIALS See Northern Virginia’s Most Exciting Assortment of Equestrian Gifts Usortcd HrM-raj'i' (dilsscs Coektail Shakers Continental Clips Waste bins Desk Sets INaeemats & Coasters Vssortfd Glass Mugs Candy Dishes ^lilk Glass Cups Vssorted Ashtrays Change Purses Jewelry > Rappahannock Tack Shop Flint Hill 675-3776 Open Wed. to Sat. 10-5 ejpstnu£ OPEN HOUSE Sunday, December 4,1977 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Home Arrangements and Wreaths both fresh and permanent Refreshments and Door Prizes The public is invited RAN DY’S FLOWERS 127 West Davis St., Culpeper J speeding 66/55, MR, $22 fine, $18 costs. David Alger, Luray, speeding 73/55. MR, $36 fine, $18 costs. William Parker, Falls Church, speeding 68/55, MR, $26 fine, $18 costs. John Rossman, Annandale, improper equipment, $15 fine, $18 costs. Earl Bonafede, Woodbridge, speeding 66/55, MR, $22 fine, $18 costs. Jerrell Heatwole, Bridgewater, fail to obey highway markings, $15 fine, $18 costs. George Eric Anderson, Sperryville, expired inspection, $15 fine, $18 costs. Joseph Dante, Jr., Boones Mill, speeding 71/55, MR, $32 fine, $18 costs. Tod Allen Brannan, Chevy Chase, Md., speeding 66/55, MR, $22 fine, $18 costs. Bruce Koogler, McLean, speeding 64/55, radar, $18 fine, $18 costs. Ella Moore, Norfolk, speeding 64/55, $18 fine, $18 costs. Steven Hickey, Falls Church, no inspection, $15 fine, $18 costs. Robert Cordle, Rockville, Md., speeding 74/55, MR, $38 fine, $18 costs. George Goldberg, Rockville, Md., speeding 70/55, MR, $30 fine, $18 costs. Mary Kenney, Amissville, expired inspection, $10 fine, $18 costs. Robert Moriarty, Falls Church, speeding 74/55, MR, $38 fine, $18 costs. James S. Wines, Chester Gap, expired inspection, $10 fine, $18 costs. Michael Graves, Richmond, speeding 68/55, MR, $26 fine, $18 costs. Taveesak, Sanguancheep, Alexandria, speeding 70/55, MR, $30 fine, $18 costs. Rita Marie Purcell, Vienna, speeding 70/55, MR, $30 fine, $18 costs. George Robert Embrey, Amissville, reckless driving, accident, nolle prosequi on motion of Commonwealth’s Attorney. Orla Epperson, Covington, possess radar detector, $100 fine, $18 costs. Patsy Joan Nail, Falls Church, fail to yield right of way, accident, dismissed. Phyllis Stein, Etlan, fail to keep to right, accident, $25 fine, $18 costs. Wilmer Hartman, Bealeton, speeding 68/55, radar, $26 fine, $18 costs. Randall Bell, - Maryland, speeding 64/55, radar, $18 fine, $15 costs. William F. Johnson, Richmond, speeding 66/55, MR, dismissed. Cases heard November 18: Barry Gough, Amissville, possess marijuana, 10 day jail sentence to serve weekends. Evelyn Carter Williams, Amissville, malicious wounding, nolle prosequi on motion of Commonwealth’s Attorney. Anthony Wayne Simonpeitri, Front Royal, speeding 65/55, radar, nolle prosequi on motion of Commonwealth’s Attorney. Woodrow Wilson Atkins, Sperryville, final ASAP report on driving while intoxicated. Convicted of reckless driving, $50 fine, $18 costs. Same, refusing blood test, dismissed. Gerald Wayne Walls, Front Royal, speeding 66/55 radar, nolle prosequi on motion of Commonwealth’s Attorney. Lawrence Allen Jenkins,. Sperryville, reckless driving, accident, nolle prosequi on motion of Commonwealth's Attorney. Paul Lewis Thompson, Oxon Hill, Md., reckless driving, $300 fine, $18 costs, operator’s license suspended 6 months. Same, driving while intoxicated, nolle prosequi. ++++ Be a good listener, listen 85 per cent of the time. 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The Rev. and Mrs. John Willis III and Mark of Orange joined them for Thanksgiving dinner and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hann of Catonsville, Md. were also Thanksgiving dinner guests and remained over night Thursday. Miss Robbie Leibold of Radford College spent the Thanksgiving holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leibold. They were joined for Thanksgiving by Mr. and Mrs. Skip Lowman of Blacksburg. Those at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Zinn for.* family T.han.Ksgivjng gathering were Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Tilley, Lisa, Greg and Paul of Fairfax; Mr. and ViewtownCastleton Holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bailey were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Womack and family of Landover, Md., and Miss Nancy Clary of New Carrolltown, Md. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Webster of Wilmington, N.C., called on the Baileys on Saturday. Miss Sherry Reid and Master Joey Reid were Sunday guests of their grandmother, Mrs. Annie Reid, in Opal. Mrs. Dennis Hitt of Virginia Beach is spending a few days with Mrs. Ethel Hitt. Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Eckardt, and Mr. and Mrs. Barry Jolliffe and Tammy visited Mrs. Hitt on Saturday evening. Mrs. Allen Fletcher and Mrs. Harry Woodward of Warrenton called on Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Smith last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Estes and her mother, Mrs. Fincham, of Jeffersonton visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson Saturday evening. ++++ Three basic desires of man—to be loved, to be secure, to be valuable. Rappahannock County GARDEN CLUB greens sales Wreaths Garlands Baskets For advance orders, phone Mrs. Ruth Pillar, 987-8943 Mrs. Henry Zinn and Charlie of Gainesville; Miss Luerena Zinn, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zinn and Hazel of Culpeper and Debbie, a student at Radford College; Mr. and Mrs. Ron Makela of Virginia Beach and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Makela of Grand Rapids, Mich., who were house guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hackley and Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Nicholas, Brett and Brad. Rosie Hitt has returned home after being a patient in Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. Mrs. Sarah Latham, Mrs. David Streagle, Shannon and Marc joined members of the Cockerill clan for Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Hoadley and Sarah Kearns in Falls Church. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Baines, Bobby and Lee were dinner guests Saturday evening in the Latham home. Shannon Streagle spent from Thursday until Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kephart, Jennifer and Andy in Sterling Park. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Doyle and Mrs. T. W. Latham were dinner guests Thanksgiving Day of Mrs. Sandra Todd and Candy in Silver Spring, Md. Candy returned home with the Doyles to spend the weekend. Around The Woodville Area By JUNE CLARK Rapyhannock N«w» Cotrwpopdwn Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Falls were Mr. and Mrs. Layton Falls and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Falls of Wanenton and W. R. Burke. Sue Titchenell arrived home Wednesday from Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg to spend Thanksgiving vacation with her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. B. Gale Titchenell. Joining them for Thanksgiving dinner were Leslie and Jeff Titchenell and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Titchenell, Angie and Chris, all of Culpeper. During the week-end, Rev. and Mrs. Titchenell, Sue and Jeff visited Mrs. Titchenell’s mother, Mrs. Harold Moran, in Mannington, W. Va. Dr. Phillip E. Rodgerson of Richmond was a Sunday dinner guest of the Titchenells. Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Wood, Jr. and Henry B. were Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Blanton in Amelia. Mrs. Henry Wood spent Thanksgiving with Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Quaintance. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Conners and Jennifer, were Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Atkins in Sperryville. Freemont Conner of Takoma Park, Md., and Mr. and Mrs. James Orange were visitors of Burton Orange on Thanksgiving Day. Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Birth Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Welch of Flint Hill announce the birth of a daughter, Kathleen Eva, on November 15, 1977, in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Grandparents of the baby girl are Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Welch and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moorefield, all of Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Butler Jr. of Santa Ana, Ca., announce the birth of a son, Jacob Rawlings, on Saturday, November 26, 1977. Grandparents of the baby are Charles Butler of Woodville and Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Rawlings of Santa Ana. Mrs. Amos Butler of Woodville is the ' tbaby*s * greatgrandmother. ++++ No man counts much who cannot be depended upon in an emergency. —Roy L. Smith Hopkins of Norfork were Friday callers of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice O’Bannon and daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Finch am of Manassas were Thanksgiving Day dinner guetts of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Hitt and Mrs. Virginia Jenkins. Miss Margaret Atkins of Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Trout and Chris and Mrs. Helen Atkins of Atnissville joined Mrs. Dudley Pullen, Ruby and Audrey for Thanksgiving dinner. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Orange during the Thanksgiving holidays were Donnie Conners of Rockville, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Tom Orange, Tom Brent and Carin of Takoma Park, Md., and Mr. and Mrs. James Orange of Bentonville. Mrs. Amos Butler and Charles Butler spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrt. Winston Sibert and Becky in Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde P. Johnson, Kristie and Rickie were dinner guests la*$ Thursday of Miss Linda Johnson in Greenbelt, Md. Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson attended an American Automobile Association retirement dinner in Falls Church. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Price of Vienna were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnston. Mrs. Margaret Tinsley of Monappico spent Thanksgiving week-end' with her aunt and mother, Mrs. H. B. Winfrey and Mrs. Dillard Glenn. 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News From The Sperryvitle Area By MRS. B.M. VARNER Rappahannock Newi Corrmpondcnt Jim Miller of Atlanta, Ga. s^Snt from Wednesday to Monday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brown Miller at Peola Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wingfield, Cathy and Denise spent the holiday with Mrs. Wingfield’s mother, Mrs. Catherine Taylor in Harrisonburg and were guests at a family dinner Thanksgiving Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor and children, Jay Lee, Lorita and Candie. Mr. and Mrs. Wingfield attended the Redskins-Dallas Cowboys football game at RFK Stadium in Washington, D. C. Sunday. Thanksgiving Day guests of Mrs. A. W. Sisk were Mr. and Mrs. B. Wharton, Gary and Karen of Falls Church, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Brown and Alan of Charlottesville, Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Keyser, Chris and Don of Slate Mills. Heather Lyne of Warrenton spent the weekend with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lyne. Mrs. Catherine Brown was a guest for several days last week of Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner in Gaithersburg, Md. and joined other members of the family for dinner Thanksgiving Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Overhulser in Alexandria. Mrs. Virginia Lewis was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lewis of Huntly at the Holiday Inn, Culpeper Thanksgiving Day.' Mrs. Viola Brown of Hanover, Pa. spent the holiday with Mrs. Jim Dodson and visited her brother in Warren Memorial Hospital. Mr. Dodson was transferred Sunday to the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Roberson of Newport News were weekend guests of their daughter, Mrs. Judy Harrison and children, Kevin and Karen. Mrs. H. B. Wood Sr. of Woodville was a dinner guest Thanksgiving Day of Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Quaintance and the Ulrich Maeyer family. Friday guests were Mr. and Mrs. David Kalvelage and twins, Jim and Ann of Reston. Guests during the Thanksgiving holiday of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Dodson and Natus Dodson were Mr. and Mrs. Michael Vest, Johnny, Curtis and Leigh Vest, Frank Murtin and Jimmy Tranner, all of Virginia Beach; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Dodson, Michelle and Marsha of Madison, Mack Dodson and son Don of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Buraker and David and Mr. and Mrs. NATURALIZER THE SHOE WITH THE BEAIT cUl FIT £ ) mi Rsdwin ^ Aig„er Brown. Hours: Starting Thursday, December 1 9:30 to 8 Mon. thru Thurs. and Sat. Friday 9:30 to 9. Closed Sunday. Free gift wrapping on purchases over $25 EARLY'S CARPET SALES & SERVICE ^■cwAviSE.>5jt * ,*W>>W \-,'< ' ••>• Route 211 - Amissville Warrenton Toll Free Number 347-0400 Patch up deep scratches or cigarette burns on a favorite piece of furniture with any colored wax. Ordinary crayons which are paraffin and oil will do and colors can be mixed and matched to any wood finish. Or buy wax sticks in furniture colors that contain beeswax. Clean the affected area with a sharp tool, heat the wax and drip it into the hole. Level the patch with a table knife and coat with thin shellac. If you want a professional job, varnish over the shellac, buff lightly with steel wool and wax. Not hard to do, and worth the time and patience. And if you want professional advice with your home decorating, see us at EARLY’S CARPETS, Route 211, Amissville, 937-5111 k 502 N. Main St., Culpeper, 825-8232. Your one-stop decorating center, our carpet selection is the largest in the area and includes imported Orientals by Couristan. And for expert installations, we have our own professionally trained crew. Hours: 9-6 Mon-Fri; 9-5 Sat; eves by app’t. DECORATING TO*: Old Fashioned mineral oil is an ftfonorni™! and safe furniture polish for most wood finishes. 502 N. Main St, Culpeper, 825-8232 Marshall Atkins, Dean and Neil. Walter Jenkins returned home Friday from University Hospital. Thanksgiving Day guests of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins were Mrs. Lois Frazier, Miss Patty Atkins and Mss Frances Leake of Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eastwood of Washington were Wednesday evening callers. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cloe Jr., Weldon and Beth of Stafford were guests Thursday and Friday of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Pillar. Holiday guests of Mrs. W. H. Cordle were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mayo, John and Will of Hampton, Mr. and Mrs. David Cordle of Williamsburg who were also guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sisk and sons. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wayland, Kim and Sean of Viewtown were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Wayland. Dinner guests Thanksgiving Day of the Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Wiley and family were Mr. Wiley’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Wiley of Rixeyville, his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Wiley, Tony and Kim of Sterling Park and his uncle, Joseph Poole of Washington, D. C. and the Wileys houseguests, Mr. and Mrs. David Dahlgren and Jean of Castleton, N. D. Houseguests during the holiday of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers were Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Bolyard and family of Solon, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bolyard and family, Keyser, W. Va., Mr. and Mrs. John Coates, Brightwood, Johnny Coates, V.P.I. and Marsha Coates who just returned after spending eleven weeks in England. Mr. and Mrs. A. Lee Swindler, Michael and Barbara Dawn of Hanover, Pa. spent the holidays with Mrs. Lee Swindler and Bill. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brown, Sheri, Rob and Mark spent Thanksgiving Day with Mrs. J. D. Brown in Buena Vista. Robert Bruce of Front Royal was a Sunday visitor. Mrs. Kathryn Wayland is recuperating from surgery at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anne Fox. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reams of Charlottesville were guests Thanksgiving Day of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Johnston. Recent luncheon guests of Mrs. Johnston at the Randolph House were Mrs. Matilda Walker of Culpeper and Mrs. Mary Quaintance. Members of the family spending the holidays with Mrs. Frances Tabler were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marcey, Jim, Kay, Diane and Eddie of Falls Church, Mr. and Mrs. James Howell, Jim and Melannie and Mrs. Ted Meyer of Arlington. Mrs. Robert W. Brown spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Butler and Susan in Aimandale. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hawkins were guests Thanksgiving Day of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Codding and family in Fairfax. Mrs. Robert Nethers of Flint Hill spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Coffey Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor and Heather. Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers, Nathella and George of Stephens City. Mrs. Mary Quaintance was a dinner guest Thanksgiving Day of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sanford Jr. in Orange. Dinner guests Thanksgiving Day of Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Reeve were Mrs. C. H. Brown and son, Keith of Hanover, Pa., Mrs. Carrie Painter of Johnson City, Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. Markwood Butler and family of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Irvine, Pam and Daren. Mr. Reeve accompanied Mrs. Painter to her home on Monday. Lois Yates of Williamsburg, Janet Yates of Front Royal and David Giltinan of Chambersburg, Pa. were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Yates. Mrs. Yates, Janet and Lois visited Elder and Mrs. W. T. Daily in Luray Saturday afternoon. Ken Yoder of Ronks, Pa., Mrs. J. R. Shade of Falls Church and Susan Shade of Annandale were dinner guests Thanksgiving Day of Mrs. Ruby Dwyer and family. Asia Committeemen Election In Progress The mail election for ASC community committeemen is in progress now and ballots were mailed November 25 to all persons eligible to vote in the farmer committee elections. The final date for mailing voted ballots, or for dropping them off at the county ASCS office, is December 5. If you did not receive your ballot please contact your ASCS office. Ballots will be counted on December 7th in the county ASCS office in Washington, Virginia with the public invited to attend. ASC community committeemen not only elect members of the ASC county committee, but also assist the county committee throughout the year in the administration of federal farm programs locally. Don’t delay—mark your ballot and return it to the county ASCS office today. Wool producers in Rappahannock County are reminded to report all sales of wool and unshorn lambs to the Rappahannock County ASCS Office as soon as all sales are complete. Please bring all receipts and bill of sales relating to the sales when filing an application. An application for payment under the Wool Incentive Program must be filed in order to qualify for any possible payments. Producers with approved projects under the 1977 Agricultural Conservation Program (ACP) must notify the ASCS office upon completion of the project. When making report of performance all bills relating to the project must be presented for review. All applications under the 1978 Agricultural Conservation Program (ACP) must be filed by December 16, 1977. Be sure to bring soil samples at time application is made. ++++ The rainy days a man saves for usually come on his vacation. • .... -- 'M PRO MAC 10-10 NOW WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION A saw ihat s equally at home in the yard, sfn the farm or in the forest Features are the reason why W IV/ WI\CI up guide bar and chain • Chain Brake/Hand Guard safety feature • Automatic and manual oiling • Powerful 3.3 cubic engine • 16.8 pounds complete % with bar and chain • Muffler shield and other features for performance and safety S21995 w J MCCULLOCH WITH CHAIN MAKI L SWAN’S J.A. Swan. Jr. & Co., Inc. 201 S. East St. Culpeper, Va. 825-8371 Rappahannock New*, Washington, Va. Thursday, December 1,1977 COUNTR Y JOURNAL By NANCY SECRIST Extension Agent When Christmas day arrives and the family sits down for the traditional turkey, food poisoning is seldom a concern. But food poisoning is a possibility and cooks should always take some simple precautions against it. Merle D. Pierson, assistant professor of food science and technology at Virginia Tech said that annual food poisoning cases in the United States may total 20 million or more. The number is difficult to estimate because so many cases go unreported. The effects of food poisoning vary in intensity from mild, viruslike upsets to fatal or near-fatal illnesses (as with botulism.) Food poisoning is common in hot weather, since the bacteria (salmonella, staphylococcus and botulinum) thrive in warm environments. To help prevent food poisoning, Pierson suggested these common sense rules: Do not purchase bulging, leaking, damaged cans at the market. Discard cracked jars or those with loose lids. Never use, or even taste, the contents of any food can that spurts liquid when opened. These are danger signs of possible contamination. Return home quickly after purchasing food at the market. Select meat, dairy products and frozen food last at the market, then pop them into the refrigerator first when you get home. Keep the refrigerator at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Do not store fresh meats longer than five days in the refrigerator; cured whole hams and bacon will keep longer. Do not refrigerate poultry, fish or ground meat longer than two days. Refrigerate all foods immediately after eating or cooking. Remember, leaving food at room temperature for more than two hours (including preparation time) allows bacteria to multiply rapidly. Sometimes food can look good, taste good, and even smell good, but still be contaminated. :: Work with clean hands. Wash hands before cooking. Keep hands away from your mouth, nose, and hair. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue. If you have an infection (like a cold, boil, cut, acne, or flu), do not work around food. Do not lick your fingers or eat while preparing food. If you must sample the food, use a clean eating utensil each time. . .Wash cooking utens Us and surfaces thoroughly. It is important to clean pots or cutting boards used for raw foods before using them for cooked foods. This prevents cross-contamination between the two. Do not use cooking utensils to taste food while preparing or serving. .. Keep pets out of the kitchen. Pierson also listed some hints about individual foods. Never eat raw hamburger. Cook and store giblets separately; stuff fowl just before roasting; refrigerate stuffing and fowl in separate dishes. Handle hot dogs and lunch meats with a utensil, not with your fingers because your hands carry more germs than a clean utensil. Process all canned, low acid foods for home use in a pressure cooker. Do not use dirty, cracked or soiled eggs in raw egg dishes, like eggnog. 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GIRLS’ VARSITY: front, 1. to r.: Joy Andreasen, Kimberly Muse, Kim Aylor, Jeena Mullins, Winona Ammons, Heather Fannon, Halimah Holliday, back, 1. to r.: Agnes Puray, Susan Seal, Anne Huber, Ruth Holliday, goalkeeper, Susan Shaw, Yvonne McDonald, Jennifer Kline, Heather Marsh, Sally Walton. BOYS’ JUNIOR VARSITY: front, 1. to r.: Jay Curry, Neal Woodward, Sander Kuncewicz, Skip Glass, Michael White, Todd Heier, John Piper, back, 1, to r.: Daniel Holliday, Wade Colton, Andrew Allen, David Fannon, goalkeeper, Willy Nesbitt, Michael Fogg, John Kline. —-News From Chester Gap— By BESSIE M. PARKS Rappahannock New* Correspondent Mr. and Mrs. David Adcock of Philadelphia were house guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Fox from Wednesday until Sunday. Mrs. Peggy Dodge of Front Royal was Thanksgiving dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wines. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bane and Benjamin spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Bane’s mother, Mrs. June Caldow, in Falls Church. Recent visitors in the Randall Earley home were: Mr. and Mrs. Tim Rush of Dormont, Pa., and Jim Greiser of Archbold, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Earley spent Thanksgiving Day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Earley in Front Royal. Ray Anthony Williams came home Sunday after 18 days in Warren Memorial Hospital. Thanksgiving guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Williams, were, Mr. Ray Wines, Ray, Jr., and Donna of Culpeper. Elias Wines called on his grandson, Ray Anthony, Monday. From Thursday until Saturday the Rev. and Mrs. William Alford and Martha were guests of Mrs. Alford’s mother, Mrs. David Griffith, in Richmond where they attended the wedding of a nephew. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cheney spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lowery and family in Vienna, Va. Mr. and Mrs. James Floyd Lilly hosted a family dinner Thanksgiving. Guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams, Randy and Greg; Ms. Shirley Yancey; and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rudacille. Mr. and Mrs Walter H. Williams, Jr., had as recent visitors, Mrs. Jerry Matthews and son, Ricky, of Browntown and Mrs. Lewis Butler of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Danny Hickerson, Dannett and Gregory were Thanksgiving dinner guests of Danny’s xx —B NOTICE In accord with the requirements of the Virginia State Democratic Party Plan, a mass meeting will be held Thursday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse In Washington, Va. for the purpose of reorganizing the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee. A Chair, ViceChair, Secretary and Treasurer, as well as committee members will be elected. Bylaws for the County Committee will be proposed and adopted. All Rappahannock County Democrats are eligible to participate in this meeting providing they are qualified to vote in the next election, believe in the principles of the Democratic Party and intend to support the Democratic nominees in the next election. Come to the meeting and take part in the affairs of the Democratic Party. Help make it better. A. H. Keyser, Chairman Rappahannock Co. Democratic Committee For Those Holiday Gifts New Damascene Jewelry u SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY PHARAOH by MEEB^ BARTOK The exquisite natural lustres of four glorious metals captured in delicate vignettes or bold sculptured designs Damascene is Reed 6 Barton s own patented technique with pure silver burnished copper bronze and 24 kr gold electroplate A dazzling assortment of matching designs Pendants$14 95—$17 50 Bracelets $1695— $19 50. Earrings $12 50 pr Miniature Pendertes $6 95 Cuff Links $12 50 pr SrickPms $6 95 Tie Tacks $5 95 118 N. Main Street Culpeper 825-0011 parents, the Elmer Hickersons. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Dulin entertained at Thanksgiving dinner Mr. and Mrs. Roger Stonebreaker and children, Keith, Jeremy and Candy; Mrs. Myrtle North; and Mrs. Laura Beatty. Afternoon callers were: Buddie Williams, Timmy Williams, with David J. Williams who left Friday on a military tour in Germany. Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert S. Gilkey III were: Mr. and Mrs. Burney Burnett and children of Annandale; Mrs. D. H. McNeill, Nancy, Bruce and Linda; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sibert and Steven, all of Front Royal; Ronnie Wines and son, Richard, of Strasburg Road; and Richard Burke of Woodville. mi. anu mis. ivuucu ijtt Williams hosted at Thanksgiving dinner Sammy Wines, Jerry Williams, Ms. Nancy Knight, and Cindy Williams who spent Wednesday and Thursday nights with the hosts’ daughter, Patty. Sam North is reported now out of the Intensive Car Unit of Warren Memorial Hospital. Mrs. North was Thanksgiving dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Goranson and spent Thursday evening and Friday with her son, Stewart North in Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. Dicky Williams were visited during the weekend by Mrs. Betsy Wines of Route 522; Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Williams and Melissa, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Campbell, of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wines and daughters, Hope Ann and Lisa Ann spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Wines’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Jenkins in Sperryville. Mrs. Grade Williams is recuperating at home following her recent stay in Warren Memorial Hospital. Thanksgiving holiday guests of Mrs. M. M. Chastain and daughters, Mrs. S. M. Shelton and Mrs. A. E. Parks, were: Mrs. M. E. Nielsen, Philip and Suzy, of Jonestown, Pa.;Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shelton, Mrs. Louisa Kreidemacher, and the Bruce Sheltons, of Winchester; and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Cheney, Owen and Tracy, of Cranbury, N. J. Callers were: Mrs. Auxiliary Meeting The Flint Hill Ladies’ Auxiliary will meet on Monday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the fire hall. r FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Rt. 55/709, Marshall 364-1566 * REGULAR TUESDAY SALE State Graded Fat Cattle Sale 1st & 3rd Tues. of Every Month Franklin Cain of Front Royal and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hudson and children recently of Florida. Mr. and Mrs. “Butch” Sealock and Jennifer were Thanksgiving dinner guests of his parents, the Alfred Sealocks, who had as weekend guests their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sealock of Centerville. Miss Pamela Williams has returned to her job in Staten Island, N.Y., after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Williams, and her sister, Mrs. Arthur Haslam and Mr. Haslam in Front Royal. Other recent visitors of the Williamses were: Steve Shak of Brooklyn, N.Y., Alexander Thompson of Front Royal, Mrs. Alma Young of Stephens City, and Ed Brown of Hagerstown. Patty and Cindy Williams were Friday overnight guests of Terry Leake. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Heflin of Skyverge entertained at Sunday dinner: Mr. and Mrs. John Heflin, Bruce Heflin and fiancee Norma, and Miss Pam Weaver, all of Warrenton; Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Abel of Fredericksburg; and Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Atkins, Mike, Ricky, and Donna, of Chester Gap. Mr. and .Mrs. Dean Holdaway spent Thanksgiving with their daughter, Mrs. Roger Phillips and Mr. MOYERS MOTOR CO., INC. Ford & Mercury NEWMARKET, VA. 75 Used Cars St Trucks in stock rt all times CALL Robert G. Dennis - Local Sales Rep. 987-8116 Phillips in Leesburg. Sunday the Holdaways had as dinner guests in their home Mr. and I Mrs. Rex Holdaway, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Barrett, all of . Sterling. yarn mums go further Huge Inventory of New Chevrolet and Oldsmobiles and New Chevrolet Trucks Good selection of used vehicles. Hours 8 to 8 Daily; 8 to 4 Saturday. PIEDMONT Chevro/et-Oldsmobile, Inc. 814 N. Main St., Phone 825-2161, Culpeper, Va. This Year Give The Gift That Repeats Itself 52 Weeks A Year! The Perfect Gift For Everyone... A SUBSCRIPTION TO YOUR COUNTY NEWSPAPER 2 Subscriptions for $9.00 Reg.$10 In Rappahannock and Adjoining Counties Elsewhere $11 Reg.$12 ——Split This Offer Anyway You Prefer: •Give one yr. subscription to two people. $9 in Rappahannock & adjoining counties. •Give one person a 1 yr. subscription & extend your own subscription for 1 yr., (no matter when your subscription expires) for $9. •Or a combination of one subscription in Rappahannock or adjoining counties, plus one “beyond” for $11. Take Advantage of this Christmas Offer Before Dec. 31 This Offer Will Not Be Extended Mail your order to ^tappalianniick^eui^ Box 38 Washington, Va. 22747

BOYS’ VARSITY: front, 1. to r.: Mfrcea Moody, Mark Wines, Michael Blake, goalkeeper, Wynn Voeks, Jerry Smith, Rob Dickey, back, 1. to r.: Matt Black, evm Smithgall, Sean Marsh, James Dawson, Doug Voeks. Wakefield Soccer Games Wakefield Country Day School’s soccer coach, Edward McAuley has announced that, as the final event of a successful season, Wakefield will host an allday soccer tournament on Saturday, December 10 at the school grounds at Huntly. Participants will include, in addition to the Wakefield teams, the teams of Hill School, Middleburg; Powhatan School, Boyce; Loudoun Country Day School, Leesburg; and Grymes Memorial School, Orange. Medals and a cup will be presented to the winners of the tournament. +-M-+ Nothing is opened by mistake more than the mouth. * Dr. C. W. Goldsborough Dr. F. L. Haddock announce the opening of their new offiee in Warrenton, Va. OPTOMETRISTS’ OFFICE 87 LEE HIGHWAY j Suite 16, Warrenton 347-2217 9-5 Tues.-Fri., 9-12 Sat. Model LFA 7600 • Porcelain-enameled top and lid • Bac-Pak Laundry Information Center • 3 level water-saving loadsize selector • Agitator-mounted fabric . softener dispenser 3 • Bleach dispenser 7 • Automatic cool-down / for Permt. Press fabrics • Super SURGILATOR® agitator * 4 cycles: NORMAL, KNIT, PERMT. PRESS and GENTLE • 2 wash and 2 spin speeds • Energy-saving water temp selector with 4 wash/rinse combinations • MAGIC CLEAN® lint filter* Model LFE 5700 Features Special cooldown care for Permt. Press and Knit fabrics • 3 drying temperature selections • TUMBLE PRESS* Control • Extralarge lint screen • Large 5.9 cu. ft. drying drum • Push-to-start buttorf • Automatic door shutoff • Bac-Pak Laundry Information Center. Rappahannock Farmer’s Co-op Sperryville, Va. 987-8555 Huntly Highlights By BbSSlU M. PARKS Rappahannock New* Correspondent • Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Grimsley and children had as guests at Thanksgiving dinner, Mrs. Morris Donaldson, and son, Morris, Jr. Mr. Norman Payne continues a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Neal Manly and son, Collin, of Akron, Ohio, have returned home after spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Smith. Willie B. Mills entered Warren Memorial Hospital Tuesday of last week and Mrs. Mills was Saturday overnight guest of her mother, Mrs. Sam North in Chester Gap. Miss Tammie Harris of Manassas was Thanksgiving dinner guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Mills, and visited her grandfather in the hospital. Commander (ret.) and Mrs. Art Kreutz had as Thanksgiving guests, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dahut and children of Richmond; Mr. W. W. Snow of Newport News; Mrs. James Cottingham and Mrs. Ann Staples, of Towson, Md.; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cason, Jr., of Blacksburg; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cason of Front Royal; and Miss Shannon Kreutz of Arlington. Mrs. Robert Rutherford and Lori had Thanksgiving dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Butch West and sons, Brian and Aaron, in Front Royal. Mrs. West and sons spent Sunday with the Rutherfords. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Mills entertained, at Thanksgiving dinner, Sidney Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Perry of Culpeper; Mrs. Shirley Huff and Brian of Washington, Va.; and Miss Debbie Martin of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Michael North spent Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jenkins, in Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. James Shaver of Woodstock spent the past week with their daughter, Mrs. Charles Easten, and were joined by Mr. and Mrs. James Shaver, Jr., of Lorton for Thanksgiving dinner with the Eastens. After a week’s vacation at home, Morris Donaldson, Jr., left Saturday for Blacksburg where he is a senior this year at VPI. Scout Sale Boy Scout Troop 123 of Washington will hold a Christmas sale on the weekends of December 10 and 17 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. Scouts will be there from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturdays and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays, selling Christmas trees, baked goods and tree ornaments. The boys and their leaders hope that people in the community will buy their Christmas decorations at the Scout sale and support scouting activities in the county. MERLE NORMAN La Cosmetique A $25 value, only $4 with any $6.50 or more purchase of Merle Norman cosmetics. The most beautiful offer you’ve had all year Mini Mall Front Royal 635-3667 News From The Boston Area Rappahannock News, Washington, Va. Thursday, December 1,1977 9 By MRS. MARIE ATKINS Rappahannock News Correspondent Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Meade, Mr. and Mrs. BIO Meade and Miss Brenda Frazier of Culpeper; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville and Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Frazier were Thanksgiving Day supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and children. C. G. Thornhill of Richmond and David Thornhill of VPI&SU, Blacksburg, spent the holiday weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thornhill, and Melanie. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Smith were Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Smith at Castleton. Evening guests of the Lewis Smiths were Mr. and Mrs. John Lamb and sons and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Whetzel and sons of Leon. Mrs. Lucy Thornhill, Mrs. George Butler, and Mrs. Cary Thornhill attended dedication services at Mt. Salem Church Sunday afternoon. Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Aylor were Mrs. M. B. Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. William Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gore, and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Woodard of Culpeper and Mrs. John P. Woodard Jr., of Reva. Guests who were entertained on Thanksgiving Day by Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill were Mrs. Harry Rorrison of Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. Winfrey Thornhill (ibttuariEH Keyser Edith Bowling Keyser, 79, of Marshall died November 27, 1977 at her home and a funeral service was held Wednesday in the Maddox Funeral Home Chapel, Front Royal, conducted by the Rev. John Harris. Burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery. She was a native of Rappahannock County, daughter of the late George W. and Mattie Clark Bowling. She was a member of the Marshall United Methodist Church. ^ Survivors include two sons, Warren E. Keyser and C. Douglas Keyser, both of Marshall; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also surviving are two brothers, Charles E. Bowling of Flint Hill and Frank Bowling, Washington, D. C. Taylor A graveside service for Walter Elmer Taylor, 85, of Madison was conducted Saturday by the Rev. Ronald Wiley of Sperryville at the Etlan Cemetery. Mr. Taylor was a pedestrian fatality in Madison. He died November 23 in the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. He was a retired carpenter, the son of the late Robert Lee and Ida Monroe Taylor of Sperryville. His wife, the former Ida Mae Nethers, died in 1974. He was a member of Sperryville United Methodist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. John H. Aylor and Mrs. Charles Aylor, both of Madison and Mrs. James Windsor of Pasadena, Md.; six grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. 4—I—I—h Here is the crux, the core of life—“As a man thinketh, so is he.” So simple, but how true, how profound. How few understand and practice this natural law. —A. A. M. and family of Manassas, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thornhill and family of Vienna, Miss Vickie Manuel of Blacksburg, Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson and sons of Sterling Park, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gudewell and family of Miami, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gross of Silver Spring, Md., Miss Mary Milliam of Siiminole, Fla, David Wolford of Rixeyville, Delmar Coates of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thornhill and family and Mrs. Lucy Thornhill. Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Gaines and sons were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jenkins and family of Bentonville, Mr. and Mrs. John Sweeney and sons of Stephens City, Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Jenkins and Randy and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jenkins. Their Saturday guests were Mrs. Judy Clift of King George and LCP Paul Fincham of Camp Lejeune. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boyd and daughters were Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Hitt in Brightwood. Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Butler and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Butler and their families spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr. and Mrs. Steven E. Butler and family in Markham. Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Guinn, Mrs. Mecie Thornhill, and Mrs. Virgie Jenkins were entertained Thanksgiving Day by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Karnes in Culpeper. Mrs. Hazerl Mrs. Hazel Barfield and Debbie spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barfield and John in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Thornhill, Mary and Linda were Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Boyd in Madison. Linda stayed with the Boyds until Sunday, when she was ac companied home by them and Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Carpenter and Holly of Brightwood. Mrs. Edna Payne of Culpeper was a Sunday afternoon caller. LCP Paul Fincham of Camp Lejeune, N. C., spent the Thanksgiving holidays with the Lamb and Fincham families. Mr. and Mrs. William Hawkins of Alexandria were Saturday guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hawkins. Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Connor Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jenkins and Peggy of Fairfax, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Dodson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jenkins and family. Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Burke were Thanksgiving Day luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Bennett and sons in Alexandria. The Bennetts were Saturday overnight guests of the Burkes. Mr. and Mrs. Carter White, Mrs. Gaude Aylor, Mrs. Lena Hoffman, Mrs. Michael Dawson, Mrs. Pauline Hoffman, Mr. and and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dodson were luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Dodson in Reva on Thanksgiving. Major and Mrs. Phillip Duncan and family of Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Padgett and sons of Williamsburg, Bill Duncan of Blacksburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hawkins of Culpeper were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan during the holidays. Cathy Ann's Wine Cheese Health Foods Mni Malt Front Royal, Va SURSUM CORDA SCHOOL is a non-profit corporation offering a program of instruction to children ages 3-8. We have half- and full-day programs to suit your own particular needs Call us today or drop by to visit - we have a caring staff and will offer the best for your child. SURSUM CORDA SCHOOL (basement of Post Office building) Washington, Virginia 675-3237 Electric Blau Although electric blankets generally are safe, they present potential shock, burn and fire hazards when mishandled, said a Virginia Tech Extension specialist in home furnishings. Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations for use and care of the electric blanket, said the specialist, Katherine L. Habel. Do not use an electric blanket in a baby’s crib, for a helpless person, or for a person insensitive to heat. Do not sit or lie on electric blankets. Do not pin them to the mattress as pins can damage the wiring. Do not fold an electric blanket while it is in use. Excessive heating may result. Do not tuck in the wired area of an electric blanket. Do not dryclean or use drycleaning fluids on electric blankets. Do not try to repair an electric blanket. Take or send it to the nearest factory service center or authorized service station listed on the instruction sheet included with the blanket. “The function of an electric blanket is to supply heat to replace the body heat lost by the sleeper,” said Habel, who also is assistant professor of clothing, textiles and related arts at the University. They are very popular ket Warning particularly when many persons are keeping the temperature lower in their homes. But they need to be used with an awareness of the potential hazards. ++++ Imagine that we had it in our power to call up the shades of the greatest and wisest men that ever existed, and oblige them to converse with us on the most interesting topics—what an inestimable privilege should we think it! How superior to all common enjoyments. But in a well-furnished library, we, in fact, possess this power. —John Aikin Christmas Gifts For Dad — Terrariums, Dish Gardens. For Mom—Hanging baskets, blossoming plants, gift certificate, dried arrangements. For Junior—Venus Fly traps and cactus. For Sis-small plants, baskets and containers. For the house—Wreaths, arrangements, candles. The Good Earth In back of Leggetts Culpeper 825-8531 IK I all FRIDAY & SATURDAY December 2 and 3 Open 9 to 9 until Christmas 205A East Main Street Downtown Front Royal, Va Register for FREE PRIZES at each of the ten shops: •D-J Discount Center ‘Colton’s Tots to Teens •Robert Armel’ Hairdresser ‘Cathy Ann’s •Ruth’s Arts, Crafts & Gifts ‘The Fashion Tree •International Treasures ‘Music Box • Merle Norman—La Cosmetique ‘Newsstand No Purchooo Nocostary — Nood Not Bo Prooont To Win HORSE & TACK TBADERS’CORNER LOUDOUN TIMES-MIRROR 703-777-1111 (LEESBURG) For as little as $5.50 your ad will appear in ALL THREE of these newspapers! RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS 703-675-3349 (WASHINGTON, VA) FAUQUIER DEMOCRAT 703-347-4222 (WARRENTON) I —- 1.1 ■-—«> HORSES FOR SALE . ■ - GENTLE RIDING HORSES. Iarg< selection. Also good used Englisl and Western tack. Orchard Hil Stables, near Middleburg, Va 703-554-8255. ARABIAN GELDING, 15.2’/? hands, has shown western Quar terhorse mare, very gentle, showr 4-H. 703-754-4594after 3 p.m. THOROUGHBRED STANDARt BRED gelding, 16 2, 8 years old good natured Call 703-777-2781 PONIES FOR SALE V. DARK BAY HACKNEY pony, 12.1, 6 years old. Goes in snaffle, shown and always in ribbons 1100% sound. Jumps 2 feet 6 inIches to 3 feet easily. Phone 703347-3711 after 6 p.m. HORSES & PONIES WANTED _ 7 WANTED TO BUY HORSES, PONIES, COLTS, SADDLES. BRIDLES, ETC. Orchard HHI Stables 703-554-8255 f “ ' INSTRUCTION > , — . RIDING LESSONS Private and Group Beginners to Advanced Child or Adult TRAIL RIDES 777-3012 or 777-3279 MISC. ] TWO BLACK BURROS - young, gentle, broke, jenny $85: jack $65; tour horse trailer, good condition, $1000. Call 703-364-1759 I MISC. 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WANTED - . —w WANTED Arabian Stallion Service for Registered Half Arabian Mare 703-822-5658 \tt’ti £>abblerp & Gibing Apparel Established 1963 7 South King Stroot Leotburg, Virginia 703-777-4386 ^rack Repair ♦[Tack ♦‘Gifts ♦ Equipment ♦I Riding Apparel ♦[Stable Supplies TACK & EQUIPMENT SMALL PONY ENGLISH SADDLE • Like new $70 703-430-9565 ARGENTINE SADDLES - 2 new English saddles 16" and 17", $115 each 1 used 18" English saddle $80 Assorted tack and bits 703-554-8484 BOARDING A TRAINING BOARDING Modern stable, 12x14 stalls, wash stall with hot/cold water Heated tackroom Large Paddocks Excellent care Miles of trails 703-347-4194 MIDDLEBURG - New stable has stalls, full care, training Facilities available Dec 1 Reasonable rates. 703-777-1910 ext 132 FULL-CARE $95 monthly Field $50 monthly. 10 minutes from Warrenton on 180 rolling acres Call 703-937-5434 for information BOARDING: Pasture - Summer ! Hay - Winter Stalls, shelter On Historic Landmark 700-acre Estate near Middleburg $25 per month year round 703-687-6035 or 687-3201 BOARDING A TRAINING V J BOARDING - FULL CARE Stalls and pasture Located near Leesburg Call 703-777-6669 FARRIERS HORSESHOEING Raymond Utz 703-364-1416 Evenings HORSESHOEING BILL DAVIS * 703-347-4009 Horseshoeing R. M.DUNCAN 703-777-4332 BARN CONSTRUCTION . iMiilliams Cov Inc. specializing in the construction of Complete Custom Horse Facilities BARNS - STABLES - INDOOR ARENAS ' Remodeling - Custom Homes “Horsa bams built by Horsaman" We Service our Product I Rt. 1, Box 40, Broad Run, Vo. 22014 703-347-3173 i —L^—a:——

New Cancer Diagnostic Tool Used iciiiuiquc siowiy gaming popularity in the medical field takes less than a minute, is almost painless, saves the patient money, and is highly effective in the diagnosis of benign and malignant tumors. The technique, called thin* needle aspiration biopsy, is used daily in the Medical College of Virginia’s Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University. The needle aspiration biopsy is simple to perform. Following a review of a patient’s case history and a preliminary examination to determine the nature and location of the mass, the area through which the needle is to be inserted is nibbed with an alcohol sponge. Then, holding the mass firmly, the doctor quickly inserts a thin needle into it. “The procedure is very similar to drawing blood, only it probably doesn’t hurt as much,” explained Dr. William J. Frable, director of MCV’s cytology laboratory. After insertion, vacuum pressure is applied to the syringe and the needle is moved in different directions within the mass, drawing material from several areas. The needle is withdrawn and a sterile gauze pad is applied. me aspiration rarely takes longer than 30 seconds. The patient feels little or no pain. “The actual aspiration is accomplished in a few seconds, and the patients are generally more apprehensiye about the description of the procedure than the aspiration itself,’’ Dr. Frable remarked. The thin-needle aspiration biopsy is done at MCV only upon referral from the patient’s physician. The procedure has been widely accepted by both adult and child patients. The aspiration is of particular benefit to women who have lumps on their breasts. In many instances, the lumps prove to be fluidfilled cysts which disappear after the fluid is drained by the needle. Because the biopsy can be done without anesthesia and because the results can be completed within minutes, the patient quickly knows whether the lump is malignant, in most cases. “The needle biopsy makes it easier for the patient because she can be informed prior to surgery if a definite diagnosis of cancer is made, and the treatment options can be outlined and fully explained to her,” the MCV pathologist noted. This prevents the patient, upon waking following surgery, from suffering the double-barrel shock of learning that the lump was malignant and that the breast was removed. “Prior knowledge of a diagnosis of cancer also alerts the physician to other tests that should be carried out before embarking on an operative treatment,” said Dr. Walter Lawrence Jr., director of MCV’s Cancer Center. If a definite diagnosis is made from the needle aspiration biopsy, the patient is saved a considerable amount of money as compared to the normal method of performing a frozensection biopsy. In most conventional biopsies a wedge of tissue is surgically removed from the anesthetized patient and the patient remains under anesthesia for the 20-30 minutes required to perform the lab work. If definite surgery is carried out at a later date after the lab work reports a diagnosis of cancer, the risk involved in the operation increases because of the need for a second anesthesia, which also in creases the hospitalization cost. In Europe, where thinneedle aspiration biopsies have gained wide acceptance, the procedure is used extensively on an out-patient basis, saving millions of dollars in hospitalization costs, according to Karolinska Institute and Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden. At Karolinska as many as 13,000 needle aspiration biopsies are performed a year. There are few after-effects from a needle biopsy. Patients feel no discomfort or soreness after the biopsy. Normal after-effects of other biopsy methods may include occasional bleeding, infection and a left-over dizziness from the anesthesia. In addition, the patient’s sutures have to be removed. “The thin-needle aspiration biopsy lends itself to the saving of time and cost, and is convenient for both the patient and physician in the management and follow-up of tumors,” said Dr. Frable, who has conducted workshops throughout the country on the technique. The needle aspiration biopsy at MCV has a low false-negative rate. If a needle aspiration biopsy yields a negative reading and if there is a persistent mass, a standard operative biopsy is then performed on the patient, in most cases, to be certain that cancer is not present. The needle aspiration biops/ has yielded no falsepositive reports at MCV. Many cancers, such as those in the breast area, are easy to diagnose but difficult to classify as to type, although specific tumor diagnosis can be made in many cases. The MCV professor said that a needle aspiration biopsy is often just one step in the complete diagnosis of a malignant tumor. Dr. Frable, who began the procedure at MCV in 1973, said that currently an average of two needle biopsies a day are performed there. William A. Corbin to Raymond R. Davis, 4 acres; Jackson District, $14,000. Leone J. Carder and others to Raymond R. Davis, 1 acre, Jackson District, $14,500. William A. Carter and wife to Clarence Jones, 14.1071 acres, Wakefield District, $8464.20. Jean A. Shea to David Close and wife, 37.676 acres, Jackson District, $200,000. Jean A. Shea and others to David Close and wife, 444.06 acres, Jackson District, $450,000. Evelyn M. Fulk to James E. Steeprow and wife, lot 10, Rappahannock Mountain Estates, Jackson District, $10,500. Charles A. King and wife to Timothy J. Pagano and wife, 5.045 acres, Wakefield District. $25,700. Samuel J. Newberry and wife to Ernest David Gheen and wife, 5.0646 acres and 1.0236 acre, Jackson District. $10,000. Lee Keyser and wife to Daniel M. Norman and wife, 9.7770 acres, Hampton District, $17,500. James Bernard Burke and wife to Interstate Electric Service, Inc., 3 acres, Hampton District. $10,000. ++++ The true democracy is that which permits each individual to put forth his maximum effort. —Louis Pasteur Reach nearly everyone in Rappahannock County with your Classified Ad. Just call or stop byour office before Noon on Tuesday. RATES: $2.00 for the first 20 words, 10c for each additional word. Box numbers, $1.00 additional. DEEP FREEZE, 700 lb. capacity. Very reasonable. Call 675-3255. 13d8 CLEAN 1970 Plymouth Satellite, PS, AC, green vinyl roof, radial tires, 73,000 miles, excellent condition. $650. 6753485 or 675-3400. tfk FAITH MOUNTAIN HERBS AND ANTIQUES OF SPERRYVILLE—Our own herb jellies, dried herbs by the gram, herbal books, antiques. Furniture restoration and refinishing. 987-8824. tfk FOR SALE: 3000W generator, like new. $500.00. 987-8303. tfk BALBWIN fed Otter Fm Ms Best Prices in Area NKK L. SHAVER PIANO €0. 1202 N. teyad kn From Royal, Va. BEANY ELECTRONICS •Admiral & Philco TV’s and Appliances! •President and Cobra CB’s! Ask about our lay-away plan and financing! 209 East 6th St. Front Royal 635-3227 JERRY'S j < Reduced priCK ^ through Christmas. •Zenith and Quasar TV's •Zenith Stereo's Christmas Layaway Financing available 531£ Man St 636-6286 Front Royal SALE COUNTRY MANOR GIFT SHOP INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE 10-50% off most items 987-8761 Rt 211, SperryvMe, Va. HAY FOR SALE: Orchard grass, clover, and timothy. $2.25 a bale. 937-4745. 13d1 CARDINAL GIFTS - Giftables. Collectibles, & Antiques. Lady's French Desk, leather-top. Hand carved Camphor wood Chinese chest, oak tables & chairs, dressers, mahogany library coffee table, walnut vanity, dovetailed cedar chest, pigeon blood glass, crystal, pictures, slant-block front desk, hand painted lamps and porcelain. Priced to sell!!!!!!! Open Saturday & Sunday, 10 to 5. 987-8664. Sperryville, Va„ Route 211. 13£[ 25 PERCENT OFF on summer garden items including insecticides, pesticides, fertilizer and hand tools. WARDS LAWN & GARDEN CENTER, 1516 Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal. 13dl SNOW BLOWER for Gravely lawn tractor. Good as new. Call 937-0914 after 6 p.m. 13dlpd IT'S NOVEMBER!! We're glad to report that some lumber and plywood prices have eased up a little. Let us help you save your dollars with specials like Genuine Wood paneling at $3.29 each piece. Heavy gauge galv. roofing $26.00 each square and alum, roofing at $29.00 each square. JIM CARPENTER COMPANY, Rte. 29S, Madison, Va. Call COLLECT 948-5841. 13n24 FOR SALE: 1973 VW 412, auto, trans., radio, heater; interior, exterior and motor all in good working order. New brake system. Michelin tires. $1500. w. H. Lyne. 9878291. 13d8 FARMALL CUB, fast hitch, plow, disc, sicklebar, bushhog, snow blade and rear lift. $2,500. Call (703 ) 635-8459. Make your owng Christmas Ornaments WREATHS WREATH SUPPLIES ORNAMENTS ORNAMENT SUPPLIES Free Christmas Ideas HOBBY HOUSE CRAFT SHOP 510 Commerce Ave. Front Royal 635-7555 •Restorations b Remodeling •Barns b Outbuildings •Free Estimates Allan Coombs 675-3485 Licensed Contractor We Can Supply All Your BUILDING NEEDS CULPEPER BUILDING 6 SUPPLY C0RP. Phone 825-8383 Culpeper FOR SALE: Wheat straw, $2.00 a bale. 675-3524. 8+pd 1974 JEEP (Willy's) metal cab, 4 wheel drive; needs engine. $400 as is. (703 ) 6358459. _ 13d1 GOAT'S MILK—Try it for your pets. $1 per half gallon and 25c bottle deposit. Call 635-8366 between 6 and 9 p.m. 13d8pd HAY for Sale. Call 675-3566 or 675-3610, nights. _ 13tf 2 RADIAL SNOW TIRES for Pinto Wagon. Excellent condition. Call 987-8612. 13d8 SNOW BLOWER for Gravely lawn tractor. Good as new. Call 937-4914 after 6 p.m. 13d8pd CHRISTMAS SHOP now open... ornaments, wreaths, wreath supplies. Fresh greens and trees will arrive Dec. 9 WARDS LAWN AND GARDEN CENTER, 1516 Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal. _13dl HOUSE COAL. $65 per ton, delivered in 2 ton loads only. 635-3418. Wanted information on William T. Jenkins, (Son of Early Jenkins), married to Frances Brown, moved to Leon, Mason County, West Virginia about 1878. Send information to Thomas Jenkins, 820 Glendale Avenue, South Charleston, West Virginia 25303. _ WANTED: Treadle sewing machine in good working condition. Call 675-3405. Udi SILAGE WAGON. Also round baler. Must be in good condition. 703-347-9373. UNWANTED—Full size violin, bow and case. Price negotiable. 987-8946. 14n30 I BUY ANTIQUES! Estates, attic or barn full, furniture - 18th century, primitive, oak, walnut. Toys, silver, china, glass, brass, iron, musical instruments, corner and wall cupboards, desks, lighting, dolts - anything unusual before 1900. For confidential cash sales, call Fairlawn Antiques, Sperryville, 987-8178. 14d8pd LOST: Male dog, medium sized, mixed breed. White with brown patches, black on face. Curly tail, black collar - tags lost. Answer to "Clarence." Vicinity of Woodville one week ago. Reward. 987-8347. 17dl READING lessons. Former private school director will tutor young or old. Private or group lessons. Call Carla Eugster, 987-8913 or 987-8905. FREE refreshments and music at RUSH RIVER CO'S CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE, Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Featured guest, James J. Kilpatrick, author of the new book THE FOXES UNION. Mr. Kilpatrick will be available from 3-4 p.m. to autograph his book which will be on sale. Join the fun at Rush River Co. in historic Washington, Va. (across from the clinic). 675-3327 for more information. 13+ Meet JAMES J. KILPATRICK at The Rush River Company on Saturday, December 3rd, between 3 and 4 p.m. and purchase your autographed copy of THE FOXES UNION. The Rush River Company Store Is across from the Medical Center in Washington, Va. 13dl NO HUNTING: Due to thefts, fence-cutting, spotlighting, malicious damage and littering, hunting will no longer be allowed on the Dougherty property, located on Rt. 626 and bounded on the north by the old Browning farm, on the east by the Florence Settle farm, the south by the Pauly property, and the west by the Pickens property. THIS PROPERTY IS POSTED AND ALL TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED. 21dl5 HOMEMAKERS: Learn about the current discriminations in the Virginia law. Send for the "Legal Status of Homemakers in Virginia" published in 1977. Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 18dl BEGINNING DEC. 1, hours for Amissville Barbershop are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 21 dip NO HUNTING or trespassing on the Rochmls property in Twin Falls area, Wakefield District. _ 21dl5 SHOOTING MATCH every Friday night, 7:30 p.m. at Washington Fire Dept, carnival grounds. PISH—a Christian service organization. Need help? Call 675-3523, 987-8291, or 937-4721. tf HAPPY HOLIDAYS ahead Check extra guests in at Lake Motel. Phone 675-3539. 25d8pd NO HUNTING or trespassing on my property. Roadcap Atkins, Amissville. 21d22 "“Joe Williams™" General Contractor Chester Gap, Va. New Homes, Old Home Restoration Additions, Rec. Rooms, Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Etc. “Quality” Second To None References 703-635-5903 NEW SERVICE OFFERED! UPHOLSTERY large or small. Specializing In the unusual. Call County Cupboards, Washington, Va. 6753294. 5n3 Kitchen Cabinets, furniture, hand painted signs, custom designed and built with pride. COUNTRY CUPBOARDS, Washington, Va. 675-3294. The Old Dominion Repair Service—All types of .home repairs, remodeling, additions and restorations. For estimates, call 937-5394. WILL REBUILD Pianos, organs; refinish furniture. 9878480. 5n24pd MASONRY CONTRACTOR—Martin Woodward. Stone work a specialty. Basements and foundation, brickwork, fireplaces. For estimate call 987-8824. GORE'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE. Call me for wiring, heating services, electrical supplies and plumbing repairs. P. O. Box 88, Sperryville, Va., 987-8748. tfk EXPERIENCED BUILDER, New Homes, Remodeling, Repair's. Gregory Monahan, MON ECS. Corporation. 9878928. tf CHAIR BOTTOMING. Quality work done on cane, rush, splits. Call COUNTRY CUPBOARDS, Washington, Va. 675-3294. A resident farrier in Rappahannock County...Sheree Osborn Horseshoeing and Trimming, Corrective work. 675-3409 prompt service. IMk DISTINCTIVE SIGNS—hand painted by local artist, designed and crafted by COUNTRY CUPBOARDS, 6753294. Love your antiques! Peerless restoration, refinishlng. Prompt attention to detail. COUNTRY CUPBOARDS, Washington, Va. 675-3294. tfk THURMON WHORTON, Flint Hill—Plumbing, Heating, Electrical work. 24 hour emergency service. 675-3607. 5tf ROOFING—Gutters and down spoutings. Tinning and roofing of all kinds; Aluminum gutter and downspout, Roof repair. Call Bill Starks, 675-3630, Washington, Va. ( HENTAtSQmCES FOR RENT: Flint Hill, Va. Very lovely two room office suite. Large tastefully decorated reception room with staircase to pr'ivate office. Fully carpeted. All utilities included. Various uses such as professional office or shop. $200 a month. Large front storeroom. Ideal for antiques. Utilities included. $275 a month. Both on Main Street. Call 675-3414. 24dl FOR RENT: 2 bedroom modern tenant house in Huntly for quiet couple. Tennis, garden and pool privileges. Reference, security deposit, lease. $170 a month. 635-5401. MT. FARM of 215 acres, near I Boston, Va. Only $135,000! ( Mostly wooded Ante-bellum,' 11 room, 6 fireplace home j Needs love and $$$. NEW "CATHEDRAL B" home I on wooded lot 3 bedrooms, j dining deck, walk-out 1 basement $41,000. | OLD HOME on SL5 acres, 1,400 ft road frontage, spring, pondside, views, $25,000 cash. SMALL FARM of 50 acres, old home and river frontage, $122,000. REMOTE wooded tracts with1 streams, 13 acres - $15,000 2% acres - $4,500 | RIVER FRONTAGE tracts, 25 acres $35,000 135 acres - $190,000 RAPPALACHIAN HOMES' 937-4388 or 825-1847 , ^ ^ Property (Dffrrtngs .16 acres near barn and views. $20,000. .....45 acre farm River. Log home, $175,000. ffctppahannock t§UMfo 'outbuildings. THIS WEEK WE MADE SEVERAL PEOPLE HAPPY COME SEE US AND BE HAPPY, TOO! EILEEN M. DA Y REALTOR-BROKER Washington, Va. 675-3400 Candy Coombs 675-3485 Kerry Smithgall 937-5573 Speed Limits Heeded Virginia motorists lead all other states in complying with the national 55 mile per hour speed limit according to a news release by the Department of State Police. Department Superintendent D> M. Slane, referring to an October 14, 1977, “Report to the President on Compliance with the 55 MPH Speed Limit,” said, “The report indicates that Virginia leads all other states and Puerto Rico in complying with the 55 mile per hour speed limit according to 85th Percentile Rank—that speed at or under which 85 per cent of all vehicles travel.” Specifically, the report —submitted to the President by Secretary of Transportation Brock Adams —noted that 85 per cent of motorists in Virginia travel at or under a speed of 57.2 V miles per nour. Average motorist speed is 51.6 miles per hour and median speed is 51.1 miles per hour. The report also notes that Virginia has the lowest per cent of vehicles exceeding the 55 mile per hour speed lii&t, 30.5 per cent Secretary Adams indicated that at sometime in the future it might be possible to inaugurate a system of federal funding incentives relative to speed limit enforcement and drunk driving countermeasures. He said, "...the extent of the additional funds available to the states would be tied to each state’s performance in reducing vehicle speeds.” .++++ The trouble with being a leader today is that you can’t tell whether people are following you or chasing you. —f ' IROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY! E11VIRGINIA RIAl ESTATElZS I WARRENTON VIRGINIA I ICITY-SUIURIAN AND COUNTRY PROPERTY igTitfErf novit OPEN HOUSE FLINT HILL December 4,11 a.m.-5 p.m. Pre Civil War home on .8 acre. Living room dining room, family room, eat-in kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, sundeck & large storage «co9J£900d condition- Six working fireplaces. $58,500 DIRECTIONS: on corner of Rt. 522 and Rt. 641 in Flint Hill - sl9”“P_For further information call Jean Lillard at 675-3661 or o 75-3776. ROY WHEELER REALTY 19 Culpeper St. Warrenton 703-347-7171 RAY T CANNON CO. REAL ESTATE Amissville, Va. 937-4111 CASTLETON AREA 25 acres (mostly open-some timberland) nice stream, building sites with good view, long frontage on paved road. $1500 per acre with owner financing. More adjoining acreage available. * 38 wooded acres (lots of pulpwood and timber) with high elevation, building sites with far away view, 2 streams, fronts on two roads, one paved. $1500 per acre. Owner financing. More adjoining open acreage available. * 100 acres (!/? open, V2 pulpwood and timber) high elevation with far away view, several nice building sites, several streams, long frontaae on 2 state roads (1 paved) $134,000. Owner financing and more adjoining acreage available. * 5.78 wooded acres with frontage on state road, good building site. $11,000. m REALTOR ‘ RAY T. CANNON (703) 937-4900 PANORAMA REALTY Sperryville Emporium Sperryville, Va. 987-8640 Open Every Day 25.6 wooded acres atop Jobbers Mt. in the F. T. Valley south of Sperryville. Private access off Rt. 231, building sites, views and survey $30,000. 3 bedroom frame home on 3.6 acres with excellent mountain views, just west of Sperryville. Home includes large living room and dining area, kitchen, utility and rec room, full bath and new oil furnace. Priced to sell at $39,000. 9 acres of woodland fronting on state road in quiet residential area. Views and survey with excellent owner financing. $18,500. Castleton— Terrific mountain views from this 3.7 acres with hard surfaced road frontage. Enhanced by 4 bedroom home including large living, dining and kitchen area. Full bath and electric heat. $36,500. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, brick rambler near Flint HU I surrounded by almost 1 acre with excellent mountain views. This home includes equipped kitchen, dining area, living room with fireplace and full basement with finished rec room utility area and 12 x 26 carport. $55,500. ASSOCIATES JAMES W. LEAKE - 967-8236 J. MAURICE O'BANNON 987-8713 JOHN R. EUBANK, Jr. - 987-8146 C. KEETON BARNES - 987-8619