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Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-08-05
The Fault, Dear Brutus

Much pressure is being direct
ed at Governor Tuck to call a
special session of the state legis-
lature in order that more money
may be appropriated for schools.
1t is said, and truly so, that school
buildings are needed all over the
state. No building was done dur
ing the war and for two years
thereafter. While building was at
a standstill, the children kept on
coming and growing. School hous
es that would hold the children
20 years ago will not do so to-
day. Dickinson Memorial High
School, for example, was big
enough for the enrolment in
1921, when it was built, but it
isn't half big enough today.
This situation, it is said, ex-
lists because Governor Tuck is
unwilling to call special SEES
sion of the legislature to correct
it. Someone should blow whis-
tie on this propaganda, and that
is. what we propose TODD.
Nearly everybody seems to
think that money coming to
county from the state is almost
a free gift. Money coming to a
county from the state is almost
ment, they appear to believe, Is
absolutely free. This is a strange
body Of thought. Money that
comes to Dickinson County from
the state treasury was paid into
the state treasury as taxes. The
people of this county are citizens
of the Commonwealth of Virgin
ia, and, as citizens, pay taxes. If
more money were appropriated
by the state, more state taxes
would have to be levied, and the
people of this county would have
to pay their share. Little chill
dren, get it out of your heads
that money from the state or
federal government is pure gra-
Wy.
II is historic principle in Vir-
ginia that teachers should be
paid by the state and that school
buildings should be paid for by
the counties and cities. If the
people of this county want school
buildings strongly enough, they
can have them. But they will
have to pay for them, whether
the checks are drawn on h
state or the county treasures.
How much did we want the need
ed school buildings on June l,
1948, when 81 per cent of the
people who went to the polls vot
ed against bond issue for the
construction of school houses?
But now, it SENS, change has
come over the spirit of our
dreams, and Dickinson is now
also among the prophets. We APP
pear to be. calling on the state to
do something we would not do
for ourselves. We are unwilling
to pay taxes for a specific local
purpose, but we ask the state to
lay more taxes on us and hope
the state may send the money
back to us for the buildings we
refused TO buy. That is equal to
the reasoning found in "Alice In
Wonderland"
\
II Is a dangerous body of
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-08-05
Of All
Things

II was over in North Carolina
at a big Primitive Baptist Asso-
citation Whereabout in North
Carolina? Why just over here a
piece y g What town? Why, it's
one place, but they call it two,
1 just don't remember s. = JET
ferson and West Jefferson? Yes!
That's the place. Well this here
bald headed preacher says,
Hair and brains won't stick to-
gether.' And l said to him, Well
brother, which one did you lose
first?' Yes, I said that to him,
honey" Rev. Ebert Stevens.
We see by the papers that our
neighboring town of Pound is
getting hooked onto a natural gas
line, running from some point in
Ohio to point in Georgia. Evil
IDENTIFY not much abiding faith
in King Coal, who built the town
and supplies its - blood.
And then there was the town
handyman, whom Shemp Skeen
got to collect and burn the rub
Dish about the place. He piled it
close to a fence, fired it and burn
ed lot Of fence down. Shemp's
language would not have much
more than curled your toes and
kinked your hair
A young matron, born and
reared in these hills, telling her
plans: cts not going to be easy
for us to live in Charlottesville
on two hunded dollahs a month. ,"
Oh, deah!
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-12
The CruCifxiOn'
At Avenue Church
continued from first pnrel

The choir officers in charge of
final arrangements, include: Pres
ident, Harry Mayhem, Jr.; vice
president, Ethel Clements; secre-
tary, LYDIA Wells and treasurer.
James Johnson. The librarians in
charge Of music include: Martha
Wilson, Dorothy KOsci, Frances
Ann Abbott and Carolyn Coffin.
and rehearsal attendance secretary
is Rachel James.
Sir John Stainer, the COMPOSER
of this famous cOntata of the sac
red passion of our Holy Redeemer,
was born in London in 1910 and
died in Verona, Italy, April l. 1901
The "CrucifXiOn," considered to
be his best work, was composed
just IA years before his death.
Stainer was somewhat of a prod
ICY, for at the age of seven he he
came a chOrister in st. PauPs Ca
thedral. At sixteen he was appoint
ed Organist at st. Michael's Col
lege at Tenbury and just four wears
| later he became Organist at Mag
dalen College, Oxford. This was
considered to be a great honor for
one so young. From 1863 to 1872
he was university Organist and
from 1872 until his death he was
FOrganist at the wOrld-famous St
Pauls Cathedral. 1t is coinci-
dental that his musical career be-.
gan at the age of seven in st.
Pauls and that he again returned
to this same cathedral just 25 years,
later to continue his career until
his death. AS Organist at st. PauTg
he achieved great success and con-
tributed much to the improvement
of the musical part of the service.
Many of our finest hymns we owe
/ to Stainer.
In 1881 he succeeded Sir Arthur
Sullivan in the principalship of the
National Training School and in
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-12
Harry F. Mitten
Sells His Business
CONTINUED from first naren

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was given by a citizen of Frederica
to establish the first Methodist
Church i'll that town. AS time went
on, the congregation realized the
building had Out-grOwn it's useful
mes. About 1856, a committee was
appointed to dispose of the building
in any way that they might desire.
and plans were promoted to pur-
chase plot of ground Immediate
ly in front Of the present building
on which was to be erected a larger
church. The original building was
sold, eventually coming into the
possession of Mr.. Conner, who sold
it to Mr.. Mitten, in 1896.
Throughout the past fifty-two
years, many of the older genera
ton, now living, originally had
their home outfitted when they "be-
gan housekeeping" by purchasing
furniture from Mr. Mitten. In turn,
these same peoples children and
grandchildren have come to this
cid established store to begin
housekeeping" so that in looking
back over the years, many people
today still point to some article or
articles of furniture bought from
this store many years ago.
Just recently, Mr.. Mitten decided
TO dispose of his furniture business
and store building, which has been
purchased by Joseph F. Cook and
Henry L. Vinyard. The new owners,
we understand, propose to carry an
Up-tO-date line of furniture and
house furnishings.
So passes a famous landmark
known to hundreds and hundreds
of people throughout this penin-
sula.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-12

1882 became inspector of music in
the elementary schools of all Eng
land. He was professor of music
at Oxford University from 1889 un-
til his resignation in 1899. He was
knighted by the king in 1888 dur
ing the year directly following his
composing of "The CrucifxiOn."
He was a composer of consider
able merit and ability, his princi-
pal compositions being sacred can
tatas including "The Daughters Of
Jairus," 1878; "St. Mary Magda-
lene," 1888; and "The CrucifixiOn, 4"
1887. Stainer composed many an
thems widely in use today. He also
composed organ pieces and organ
texts. He published several musi-
cal primers and also a dictionary
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-12

of musical terms. With Barrett he
wrote a valuable work on 18th CEN
tury music entitled, EARLY Bod
leian Music"
Probably the best loved of all of
Stainer's music is the superb set.
ting of John 3:16 to be found in
1.-THE CrucifixiOn." This anthem
God So Loved the World is one
of our finest choral examples OF
dynamics in depicting this famous
Biblical passage. The beloved
Filing Wide the Gates" is an.
other favOrite from "The Crucifix.
iOn."
The public is cordially invited to
attend this sacred choral presen.
tatiOn on Easter Sunday at 11:O0
a. m. in Avenue Church.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-12
Completing Plans For
c. of c. Dinner Meet
CONTINUED from first pagel

according to Mr.. Phillips, a quiet
campaign carried on by himself
and the secretary, Robert H.
Yerkes. has netted a total of u
new members.
Clarence M. Welch, Jr., will be
POSTMASTER for the banquet and
those who know Mr.. Welch can
testify to his outstanding ability
along that line.
E. Roscoe Galloway, business
manager of the Milford Red Sox,
is planning to bring several guests
to the dinner, including Clayton
Sheedy, the 1948 pilot of the Mil
ford Red SOx; Eastern Shore
League President Dallas Culver,
former league head, Thomas J.
Kibler of ChestertOwn, Md. and
Judge Charles L. Terry, Jr., of Do
yer.
MilfOrd's three service clubs,
Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions, will
dispense with their regular meet
ings next week in order that their
respective membership might at
tend the banquet.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-12

Sac PaulO, Brazil, has been called
the Chicago of Latin America.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-12

WORKHORSE, 12-14OO lbs; req sonable. Ina. Lazy Mt. Chil- dren's Home.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-12

MONTGOMERY-WARD washer, electric; handwringer, nearly new; crib mattress; blue taf- feta formal size 16; 2 pr. silk brocade lamp shades; 2 wool Navy blankets. W. l.. Zeile.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-12
Daniels In the Lions Den

Happiness of idleness, uselessness self-
 created by serving by spending oneself in useful labor ends There content lasting this side of death Life restless active driving that fact life in both hands and bend it to life beautiful and contennen through the soul" Angelo Patri in Life's Dscplines
 Perhaps that paragraph Mr. Par has placed his finger those who lose sight of goals They the tasks ahead of Palmer to become to be- and the job looms too large worth the effort
 the Airport Associa- Chamber of Commerce. the Valley Hospital Association other organizations working for the beerment of
 Palmer that worker misguided by belief that he getting anything out of it.
 workers have been heard to remark that doing other fellows benefit seemingly logical the who them, childish reasoning They do nothing better the life of the who them and they of the major deterrents to progress for Palmer
 These things we do Palmer that Palmer will place which all live measurable tangible dollars headaches suffer- the pant the service of others be balanced ledger against visible returns in material things.
 do for community, clubs and gov contribution gladly share of the alo responsibilities of and time that work cannot be given spirit gladne humility enjoyment of service others for good then had better not be given at all.
 the cost of the things then there is niche community service where efforts be much there be inner of sa accomplishment Without that there only bitter ness selfishness, hurt and unhappness.
 only begin others that begin to gain understanding of what place life meant to be find that place. unfufilled sesh restless and search for those things feel ack but which put name to.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-12

M s C ELLANEOUS household furniture; reasonable. See Mrs. Harold Morton, Matanuska Valley Bank.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-12

88-ACRE farm, 7-rm. house, water, lights; 30 acres cleared; AZ mi. north of Palmer. Ina. David Bryant, Box 1848, Pal mer.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-12

KITCHEN RANGE, pot type oil burner w/blower; Coleman oil heater, 50,000 BTU; both stoves used very little. See Bill Hecker.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-12

ATTENTION! 127-ACRES good farming land; approximately 5000 feet sea- soned lumber; large lake suit able for small plane landing. See George Small, Palmer. be- tween 5 and ' pm.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-12

LAND, 10 acres; 4-bedroom house on full concrete base ment. House unfinished but hvable. 3 blocks s.e. of Palmer school near airport. Ina. E. D. Culver, Box 889, Palmer.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-12

BROOM HOUSE, modern; to be moved. See Mrs. Matt Perkins, ARRC office.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-12

ROTO-TILLERS, the power tool of a thousand uses. Hartley Bros. Motors.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-12

PLANO gas water heaters. Hart ley Bros. Motors.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-12

TAPPAN gas stoves and regu-
 lators. Hartley Bros. Motors.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-12

'33 PLYMOUTH 4-door sedan; new tires and battery, new paint job and upholstery. Hart ley Bros. Motors.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-12
Classified Ads
FOR RENT
OFFICE SPACE, Koslosky Bldg.
 Ina. Jan Koslosky.
FOR SALE

'37 FORD pickup with Al 100 h.p. Mercury motor; Al condi- ton. Tost's Service.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-12

CERTIFIED Blue Tag Arctic seed potatoes; passed Montana laboratory test for ring rot. 10c fob. Palmer. See J. L. Cope.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-05-12

JUST AROUND THE CORNER.
 Army needs the Spuds, We've got the seed. Certified Arctic Seedlings, 1Oc lb. Leave orders at Loberg's Quonset or write Box 1886, Palmer.
Evening star., 1948-04-18
Kennedy Is Elected
Leader Of Amyets'
Capital Department

After electing George B. Kennedy,
jr., 29-year-old insurance agent, as
the new department commander,
the third annual District convention
Evening star., 1948-04-18
Nnnositinn Exnected.

the delegates.
Opposition Expected.
: It is anticipated that the proposal
: which has the approval of Mrs
OBryne and the OAR National
Board of Management, will meet
with opposition on grounds that this
is not the time to launch such a
project because, for one thing, of the
nigh costs of construction. A num-
Der of District daughters are known
to look on the proposal with dis
favor.
1t is understood some members
feel the society should not build
as long as veterans building is in
progress. Others fear the project
might destroy some of the attractive
features of Memorial Continental
Hall.
Purpose of the proposed con-
struction, however, is to provide
much needed Office space and per-
init expansion of library and mus
cum facilities.
Mrs. O'Byrne revealed pans for
the building in an address last
February. She emphasized that
more space is needed urgently at
national headquarters to carry on
the work of the society.
Headed by Mrs. RhOades.
The proposed building would be
the first major construction under
taken by the society since it built
Constitution Hall. Mrs. Rex H.
Rhoades of Washington, treasurer
general Of the OAR, headed the
Survey Committee which initiated
the project,
In order that the proposal may
receive full discussion when it is
brought before the Congress
Wednesday, microphones will be
installed on the floor for what is
probably the first time during the
sessions.
In her addres to the Arkansas
OAR in February, Mrs. A'Byrne
Evening star., 1948-04-18

seeking to prevent it, Robert Nc
Clintock, special assistant on United
Nations Affairs, State Department,
told the convention. In working for
freer world trade, interchange of in
formation and abolition of disease,
famine and want, 1t is making
great strides on the road to peace,
he said.
Lieut.. Gen. Leroy Lutes, deputy
chairman of the Executive Commit
tee OF the Munitions Board, told
the convention: "Reculuctantly we
must admit that there is no security
in the world today. We can I'll
afford the LUXURY of disinterest in
what is happening in far away
places of the world. Until such
time as our contemporaries the
world over show by outward and
continuing manifestations of good
will their intention to recognize
the dignity of the common man, we
must be prepared to meet any
challenge either to our ideology
or to our way of life"
Cory Installs Officers.
National Commander Edgar C.
Cory, jr. installed the new officers
last night and administered the oath
of Office. Sergt. Herbert E. Frank
lin of Boiling Field received the
department commanders award for
the greatest single contribution OF
new members and explaining Am
vets. Bernard s. Spaulding received
an award for leadership in civic
affairs in promoting the Navy Day
celebration. Past Commander
Robert D. j. Leahy, for his work OF
the last year, was presented with
cuff links, a tie clasp and pin.
The convention unanimously de-
feated a resolution that in effect
would have called for the resigna-
tion of Secretary of State Marshall
and criticized Secretary Of Defense
Forrestal as being under the domina
ton of "Army-Navy brass The
resolution called for "a civilian OF
the proper stature and vision" as
Secretary of State. 1t was presented
by Ray Sawyer, former national
commander, but he took no part in
the convention debate.
In floor discussion developed that
adoption of the resolution woulo
bring the Amvets into disrepute with
the Truman administration ano
Congress.
1t was observed that the program
to combat the march of communism
through European recovery wa:
sponsored by Secretary Marshall
The resolution was read by Joe
Rubin. chairman of the resolutions
committee. In the voting, not 6
single voice was raised in its favor
Palestine Resolution Defeated.
The convention also defeated q
Evening star., 1948-04-18
D. {. Seeks 10 Block
.0ptometrists' Appeal

The city governments law ONCE
has asked the Board of Tax Ap-
peals to dismiss an appeal by two
optometrists against the $40 unin-
corporated business license fee re-
quired here.
The dismissal motion. drawn up
by Assistant Corporation Counsel
George C. Updegraff, contends that
Lawrence Koenigsberger, sole mem
Der of the Tax Appeals Board, has
no proper jurisdiction in the case.
which involves licensing problem
rather than q tax problem. 40
Mr.. Koenigsberger is not expected
to hear arguments on the Districts
motion until later in the spring. He
has put the case on the boards
reserve calendar. in the expectation
the optometrists meanwhile viii
file an appeal against the unin-
corporated business tax itself, and
that he then can consider the tax
and licensing questions together.
Optometrists are seeking exemp-
ton from unincorporated business
taxes and license fees on the
grounds that they are engaged IN
a profession" in which, by prac-
tice and ethics, they are not, sup
posed to incorporate. Under pres
ent law. such professions as public
accountancy, osteopathy and vet
Urinary medicine are similarly
exempted.
The two optometrists who made
test case" of their license Zee
appeal are George T. Warren ana
Evart F. Warren, q partnership
concern with Offices in the South
ern Building.
Evening star., 1948-04-18
Babies
Continued From First Page.)

needs to balance the adoption rate
with the rate that new babies are
committed to the board, and the
current appropriation does not con-
tain nearly enough money to sup
port the number Of children now
living in foster homes.
Miss Lois McVeigh, supervisor
Of adoptions, said the Florence
Crittenton Home and the House
of Mercy, maternity homes for
unwed mothers in Washington, are
neither licensed nor setup to place
babies for adoption. In cases where
unwed mothers have their babies
at these institutions and either can
not or do not want to keep their
children, the cases usually are re-
ferred to the Board Of Public We'll
fare for adoption.
The two homes, as a rule, send
Adaptable babies to the board after
they are six weeks old. Under the
present setup, such babies will have
to be cared for by thier own mothers
unless neglect is evident, or unless
court order Is obtained committing
the child to the boards care.
Some babies from Florence Crit
tenton and the House of Mercy are
referred to the Children's Protective
Association, 1907 S street NV,
Community Chest aided private
agency, but in the past, most illegit-
innate children have been placed
through the Public Welfare Board.
Mrs. Robin R. Miller, chief Of Fos-
ter Care Services and the Child
Welfare Division, said the depart
ment began cutting back three
weeks ago.
I'VE have closed our doors as far
as a public agency can ever close
them." Mrs. Miller said last night.
When the need for economy became
apparent we had no alternative but
to refuse to accept child on appli-
cation by its mother or parents un-
less neglect was evident"
Frank M. Gray, board business
manager, said the division has only
five case workers in its adoption de-
partment. 1t needs 10. 1t has about
Evening star., 1948-04-18
Overcome, Scores Flee
Blaze in Pittsburgh
BY the Associotsd Press

PITTSBURGH. April IA fire.
man and an elderly woman we're
overcome and scores of persons fed
a nine-story apartment building to-
night as fire damaged seventh
story apartment in the Shadyside
section of Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Rosella Mccarthy, tele-
phone operator, warned residents
of the 1859 apartments. Some left
the building, others fed to the lobby
and a first-floor dining room.
Fire Capt. Dan McConville, 54.
and Mrs. Rose Rosenheim, 78. an
apartment dweller, were treated for
smoke poisoning. Their condition
was reported satisfactory at near
by hospital.
Fire Chief William H. Davis esti-
mated damage at $4,000. Two fire
alarms brought more than a score
of pieces of apparatus to the scene.
Evening star., 1948-04-18

resolution to have the organization
renew its support Of the United
Nations action favoring the parti-
ton of Palestine.
The convention advocated "a pro-
gram for peace" that included Gre
alton of the 70-group Air Force,
enactment of selective service and
universal military training. and
prohibiting the shipment OF war
goods to Russia and her satellites.
1t commended Congress for its
speedy action in passing the
European Recovery Program. 1t
praised Chairman Vandenberg of
the Senate Foreign Relations Com
mittee for "l1is leadership in re-
moving the discussion Of foreign
affairs from the realm of party
politics"
Last nights session was devoted
to banquet and dance.
The convention recessed its busi-
ness meeting yesterday until pm.
today at the Amvets Club, sol
Twelfth street NV. Several reso-
lutions remain to be acted upon
The new department commander
was elected on the second ballot
during the afternoon and his near
est rival, Paul Dunbar, 23-year-old
George Washington University stu
dent, moved to make his election
unanimous.
Native of Washington.
Mr.. Kennedy, born in Washing
ton. was graduated from .Centra
High School and obtained a bach
elor of social science degree from
Georgetown University. He also
attended Georgetown Law School
He lives at 6405 Elliott place
Hampshire Knolls, near Takoms
Park. He is a member of the
Junior Board of Commerce ane
treasurer of the Hampshire Knobs
Citizens Association He served ir
military intelligence in the Army
from November, 1912, to March
1916.
In an address to the convention
Mr.. Kennedy said he believes tina
Amvets lacks proper organization
and that vice commanders shoult
be made directly responsible fo
the functioning Of specific commit
tees. He urged participation il
civic activities; national you'll
program through athletics to ge
juveniles of the streets: q stronl
financial setup for Amvets and serv
ices to all veterans and veterans
widows and children.
Other officers chosen we're: Dele
gate to the National convention
j. r. German. jr., with Mr.. Leah.
as alternate; provost marshal, Vim
cent Jones; alternate National ex
ecutive committeeman, Mr.. Sawyer
executive committeeman, Nichola
zapple; judge advocate, Andre1
Kenny; finance officer, Charlie
Carder; adjutant, Miss Beulah Nc
Coy; acting vice commandment
large, Miss Eleanor Walker; vic
commander in charge of program
Earl Riddell; vice commander TO
promotion, Hal D. Steward, and vic
commander for administration, Johl
Murphy.
Evening star., 1948-04-18
Moderate Quoke Shakes
Southwestern japan
BY the Associated Press

TOKYO, Sunday, April 18.-An
earthquake OF moderate intensity,
described as the worst since the
1916 disaster, shook southwestern
and Southern Japan today.
First reports indicated there was
little if any damage.
Oficials said there apparently
was slight tidal wave at Shiono
Misaki, the extreme end Of Wax
ayama Peninsula southwest of
Tokyo. This peninsula was hard
hit by the earthquake and tidal
wave Of December, 1946, in which
an estimated 1900 were killed.