Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-13
MADISON PREPARES
FOR HOOVER VISIT
Virginia Village Has Cleanup
Day in Anticipation of
Saturday Call.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MADISON, Va, August 13.-Madison
is finding the prospect Of entertaining
so distinguished a guest as the Presi-
dent Of the United States altogether
thrilling and just bit disturbing.
Proud and grateful that he chose a
spot within its confines for his fishing
preserve and desiring to tell him so, the
Hoover to pay them a visit next Satur-
day. He accepted and has promised a
short informal address in response to
the expressions of thanks. So Satur-
day was designated Madison County
day." and mighty preparations were
begun.
Not often is it the good fortune of a
small Virginia village to play host to
such an important parsonage. There
has been much frantic searching Of
presidents and seeking of advice. The
members Of the community are unani-
nous In their anxiety and determine
ton that the Chief Executive be re-
ceived In true presidential fashion, with
all the customs and traditions aSsoci-
ated with presidential visit fully OBJ
served.
Village Stirred.
Today an unusual stir of activity re-
placed the accustomed quiet and sereni-
ty of the village. From the number of
farm people driving into town it might
have been court day" but for the fact
that they were attired in work-a- day
overalls instead Of Sunday bests and
were directed toward the county fair
grounds on the edge Of town.
Rakes and Shovels, hammers and
saws were ready there for willing hands
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and numerous picnic parties had to be
cleaned up, a speakers stand built and
an ornate gateway constructed at the
entrance. In addition, the roadway
over which the presidential party will
pass after entering the grounds had to
be graveled and smoothed over gen.
orally. The day was designated Clean
up day"
The workers had been recruited by
members of the Madison County Cham
Der Of Commerce, who have been tour
ing the county for days, not only for
this particular purpose, but as well to
solicit money for necessary expenses
and to gather calves and pigs for the
big barbecue that is to follow the cere-
monies. More than 5000 people are
expected, and the traditions of South
ern hospitality would not be fulfilled
unless there was food enough for all.
Plans Complete.
Plans for the Presidents reception
have been worked over and over and
are now complete. A detail Of State
motorcycle police will meet him at the
town limits and escort him to the fair
grounds. A field artillery piece has
been obtained with which to fire the
presidential salute of 81 guns, and
band will be on hand to strike up at
the appropriate moment the tune that
tells Of Presidents coming, Hail to
the Chief" In addition, the famous
Richmond Blues will be there to act as
q guard of honor.
Mr.. Hoover plans to go to his fishing
preserve in the nearby Blue Ridge
Mountains on Friday and motor to
Madison for the ceremonies on Satur-
day morning. Representative CARRIER
of the congressional district which en-
braces Madison will introduce Gov
Harry F. Byrd, who will tell the Presi-
dent of the county's gratitude.
Mr.. Hoover's address will follow.
The ceremonies over. the Chief Execu-
tive will return to his fishing lodge. The
people Of the county, however, will make
a day Of 1t. There will be the barbecue
and then the afternoon will be filled
with sports, fly casting contests and
horseshoe pitching tournament. Plans
for another Cleanup day" have been
left for the future. -