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53 YEARS AGO
April 20, 1950
John R. DeBergh was the purchaser of the tract of land known as the W. G. Wood “Harris Hollow Place” which was sold at public auction at a special commissioner’s sale held on Saturday, April 15 at 11 a m. for the amount of $4,300. This land contains 161 acres and adjoins the farm of Mrs. Elizabeth Debergh and is located about five miles northwest of Washington. Sam Miller, the great-great-great-grandfather of Mr. DeBergh was one of tne previous owners of this tract of land.
R. V. Snead received a telegram Tuesday urging that all citizens of Rappahannock send telegrams to their representatives in Congress to vote for a balanced budget and cut out deficit spending.
The American Legion, with able assistance, planted 65 trees and over 30 forsythia plants Saturday morning along the three roads,out of Sperryville. .
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