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Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1951-02-15

week.
Tolliver Pickett has been out
of school for some time because
of a bone ailment, but is now
back on crutches.
Pupils Of Fleningtown School
contributed $21.50 to the March
of Dimes. You can always depend
on our community when a needy
cause arises.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1951-02-15

EARLY-BEARING A P P L E
TREES-One each Early Trans
parent, Summer Yellow Delicious
and Red Delicious total Three 81
year 6 to z #. Early Bearing size
Trees. Special No. 900, 7.85, Ex-
press Ask for Free Copy 56-page
Planting Guide in color, offering
complete assortment Apple Trees,
Peach Trees, Small Fruits, Nut
Trees and Ornamental Plant Ma
terial. Salespeople wanted.
WAYNESBORO NURSERIES
Waynesboro, Virginia
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1951-02-15

Cappy Miller's coon dogs-ex-
cept for one of them, Old Blue-afe
about the finest hounds in the
county. Blues too friendly and
easy-going to care much about
hunting. He doesn't act the way we
think good dog should, so we fig
ured he'd never amount to much.
But<a fellow comes around Sat
urday looking for a good dog to
photograph for some advertising.
And the dog he picks is Blue! Says
Blues happy, friendly face is just
the one to attract peoples atten-
ton. So Cappy gets more money
for that picture than his other
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1951-02-15

Patsy Fleming visited Vivian
Fleming Saturday night.
Mrs. Wretha Grimes visited at
the home of Jerome Mullins Sat-
urday night.
HE Mullins is now conducting
a singing school at Flemingtown
Freewill Baptist Church on We'd
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1951-02-15
FOR SALE HOME AND
MINE LEASE

Good home with water, lights
and bath on 20-acre tract. Has
young orchard and outbuildings
Will sell mining lease rights with
property all at one price. Mining
lease will pay all when mined out
1t is the Upper Banner seam.
ELI WALLACE
2tc Rt. /, Clintwood, Va.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1951-02-15
LITTLE ADS

FOR SALE-Five-room dwell
ing house, large porch, good well
and all necessary outbuildings,
good orchard. 22.6 acres of land.
Located on highway near Skeet-
rock, half mile from post office,
school and stores. House is wealth
erboarded and painted. See Little
Elijah Sluss, Skeetrock. (3tp 2-1)
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1951-02-15
From where | sit e. by Joe Marsh
Blue Wins This Hunt"

dogs will ever take in hunt prizes.
From where l sit, that should
teach us not to look down on hu-
mans, when they act differently
than we think they should. For in
stance, maybe gou think tea goes
best with food. O.K.--but don't
size UP wrong the man who enjoys
bottle of beer at mealtime.
Like Blue, guess we're all "dif-
ferent" in one way or another
but that doesn't mean we don't
have our good points, too!
&e M~'As
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1951-02-15
OF ALL THINGS!
(From page oae1

We have this on the best of au-
thority-that of Ebert Reed, the
simon-pure old-time weather
prophet. He learned the art Of
prophesying from the Indians
who once ranged the Cumber-
lands, and all his work is guar
anteed.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1951-02-15
NOTICE

A stray horse, small, black,
with star on forehead, came to
my place about Oct. l, 1850, and
has been fed and cared for since
Christmas. Owner may recover
same by paying feed bill and for
this advt.
This Feb. IL, 1851.
Mrs. Sally Jane Mullins,
Darwin, Va.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1951-02-15
FLEMINGTOWN

Annette Fleming spent Sunday
night with Billie 10 Moore.
Jehena Dutton has returned
from Charlottesville where she
has been taking treatment.
Miss Roma Jean Grimes and
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1951-02-15
Arthritis Pain

or quick, dellghtiuIly Comforting help Tor
ches and pains Of Rheumatism, Arthritis.
curtis, Lumbago, Sciatica, or Neuralgia try
omind. Works through the blood. First dose
sually starts alternating pain so you can
et RoniiHd at druggist today. Quick, COM
iete satisfaction or money back guaranteed.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1951-02-15

Electric hay dryers are helping south
west Virginia farmers to harvest
more tons of top quality forage to
save on supplemental feeds T.. to cut
costs on beef and milk production.
Appalachian engineers are on call to
help you with yom1' haying problems.
It's an Appalachian rural service: no
charge or obligation.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1951-02-15

cutting. Now, I figure the dryer not
only saved the crop but also increased
the value of my hay $500 to $4,000
a ton. A hay dryer certainly makes
your weather worries disappear in
short order"
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1951-02-15
Appalachian Engineers
Prescribe Electric Dryer;
Weather Worries Vanish

One good demonstration of electric
hay drying "sells" farmers on it's adj
vantages in hurry. DR. w. c. Elliott
of Russell County is good example.
He says, II was converted to the use
of an electric hay dryer quicker than
anyone I know.
1T all happened after I attempted to
cure my first cutting of alfalfa hay in
the field. We used a pickup baler. The
hay we did manage to bale nodded.
The rest was caught in the rain. By
the time that crop was up, we had
nothing but stems. I decided couldn't
afford to bet any more on the weather.
Evening star., 1951-03-16
Harry K. Green

Arlington has lost an outstanding citizen and
longtime faithful public servant in the death of
Harry K. Green The countys veteran Commits
sioner of Revenue belonged to an old school Of
off1cialdom that believed in keeping in close
personal touch with the people served. That
policy was much easier to adhere to in the early
days OF Mr.. Green's career than in the recent
years Of Arlington's phenomenal growth. Yet
Mr.. Green despite developing infirmities, main
tanned his open-door policy to the last.
When Harry Green first was elected Com
missioner Of Revenue more than 80 years ago,
Arlington (then Alexandria) County was essen
tally rural community, with farming still an
important industry. He saw the farms subdivided,
new communities grow up, the country" atmos-
phere supplanted by the hustle and hustle Of
city life. And as assessor he saw property values
soar to unprecedented heights Throughout this
period he repeatedly was returned to Office with
out opposition "a remarkable tribute to his
capacity as an elected officer and to his
popularity as political leader and plain citizen
Arlington will find it hard to replace man like
Harry Green.
Evening star., 1951-03-16
This and That

There are many reasons for heart
break in the world today
A small one. perhaps, but serious to
many persons. is the stray kitten.
The appeal of the lost
That is at the bottom of it.
Miss M. E. B. of Clark place writes:
His little overcoat is silver gray.
delicately tiger striped. His vest and
paws gleam white. How tired the pink
tongue must be, keeping it that way!
The round yellow eyes look me up and
down. The dainty feet pad closer.
"Is he stray? Strays are usually
half-groWn females with sad, appre-
hensive eyes. This kitten Is tom.
IF not stray. why has he slithered
between the pickets of my back fence.
interrupting my gardening, made me
covet him, and set me worrying about
his future?
"It is madness to covet him. I al
ready have two cats.
"One I caught against her will, a
handful of Maltese wrath, wild as any
little woodland creature. After almost
three years of soft life and loving care,
she is still morbidly terrified of strang-
ers, particularly strange children. Early
pains bite deep, 1t seems, In cats as in
human beings.
MY other cat, now an orange giant,
was as amiable kitten as ever mewed
He Is the most placid of cats, except
when some alien animal intrudes. He
Is vociferously Of the opinion that two
Evening star., 1951-03-16

cats are enough for one small house.
Becoming aware of this little visitor, he
crouches on the porch behind the screen
barriers, unleashing all his varied pro-
family.
"The visiting kitten seems never to
have heard such swearing. He dragS
his white belly across the lawn and
the bulb bed, looking the yellow mon
ster straight in the eye. The big pink
nose and the little pink nose almost
meet through the wires.
'The visiting kitten turns back to me,
hurt questions in his eyes. Why have
petted him and called him Pretty
Kitty? Was it just to lure him within
shifting distance of a big yellow tiger
who lashes heavy tail and pours forth
endless insults? If I didn't like him,
why didn't say so, instead of stroking
his back? Why do let cat do my
dirty work for me? Why, indeed?
There is room in my heart for a
dozen cats. but there isn't room in my
house for more than two.
IT have added to the sum of animal
happiness by taking in one little stray.
People can't go on adopting endlessly:
they have to steel their hearts.
Perhaps, too he has home. He is
clean enough, and friendly enough to
be somebody's pet. Maybe his body is
thin from pre-adolescent growth, and
not from hunger.
Maybe he is just out taking the air
on sunny afternoon. Wishful think
Evening star., 1951-03-16
Eliminate the Negative

I cannot help but be amused and cha
grined at the attitude Of The Star, which
sent out its reporters to get gripes about
the approaching moves of Government
Offices and personnel
Being a Government wife and former
Government girl. can see the gripers'
side. However, I believe a negative ap-
proach to problem never gives a fair
answer. should like to give positive
approach for a change
7 speak for the ones whose loyalty to
their employers. and their interest in
their work, overshadows their personal,
desire to stay put. The personnel who
have expressed their willingness to ac-
cept the responsibilities placed upon
them when they took their oath of Office
(read it some time) should not be ridi-
culed and submerged. They should have
the banner headlines.
Too little credit is given to the Gov
ernment employe who serves his employer
honestly and with only the desire to
have part in a job well done. There
are many of themi So next time, please
fill your columns with the positive ex-
pressions of those who would rather do
their jobs than watch the clock and live
from sundoWn to payday, for this coun-
try needs to know that the Government
employe is willing and able and does do
good job. Survey Wife.
May I remind these employees that
each State in these glorious United
States is beautiful and desirable. with
Evening star., 1951-03-16
By Charles E. TroceweH

ing, of course; how wish it were true!
Meanwhile the little gray tail dis
appears between the fence pickets. I
ask st. Francis to guard him on his
journey, to lead him to a good home II
he hasn't one. Some, on finding him in
time, would cherish him for life; for
he's beautiful kitten; he'd make q
handsome cat"
ThinneSs of the young cat is often
due to youth. but If the body and neck
are too thin. then probably it is worms.
A majority of kittens pick up worms
from their mothers. or out in the open.,
just as children do.
A manufacturer of worm medicine
advertised in one of the medical journals
under the general head of This Wormy
World"
Amateur worming is not to be recon-
mended only the animal doctor knows
enough to do the job correctly.
If allowed to run on too long, the
parasites take such toll that subse-
quent worming will do no good.
The danger point is certain, almost
snakelike thinness to the head and
neck, as seen from the side.
Persons familiar with normal cats
will be able to see this at glance.
Others may not, and that is where the
danger comes in.
The stray cat leads a hard life at
best. Actually being sure that roam
ing cat is stray is what troubles
friend Of cats.
Evening star., 1951-03-16
The ReuI Ireland

On st. Patrick's Day we'll be hear
ing the usual faith and begorras' on
all sides. This "stage Irishman" con-
cept of a good -natured buffoon carous-
ing at the Donnybrook Fair is amusing
enough, but the fact is he really does
not exist.
In fairness to Ireland, on this feast
of her patron saint it should be pointed
out that her sons, at home and abroad.
have performed constructively in our
civilization. In the world of letters
and the arts they are outstanding.
Many glibly think of Bernard Shaw.
Oscar Wilde. Edmund Burke, Bishop
Berkeley, Richard Brinsley Sheridan,
Oliver Goldsmith, Dean Jonathan
Swift. Yeats and others as being Eng
lish writers. They are all Irish born.
It's not easy to be certain your favorite
English writer is not an Irishman.
Even Victor Herbert, whom we as
Americans regard as our very own, was
born in Ireland and was the grandson
of Samuel Lover, novelist and musician,
and strong Fenian SympathiZer in
his day. The scientist MarconiS mother
was born in County Westmeath of
an old Irish family. Commodore John
Barry. known as the Father of the
American Navy" was Irish-born. James
Hoban. who designed the White House
after Leinster House in Dublin, was an
Irishman. This is but to mention a
few.
And SO, while we cavort with the
vaudeville Irishman we might also give
a thought to the great men of Irish
extraction who have contributed to the
civilization of Great Britain and of our
country as well.
Helen Herbert Peck,
Evening star., 1951-03-16
National Gallery: Many Happy Returns
By Edword S. Cornish


THE NATIONAL GALLERY-newest
i of the great art museums of the
world-will be just 10 years old tomor-
row. Nonetheless, 1t regards Picasso.
So; Utrillo, &c, and Matisse. 81, as
youngsters. sa
Since March II. 1941. when President
Roosevelt officially accepted Andrew w.
Melons multi-million dollar gift to the
people of the United States and the
gallery opened its doors, the trustees
have required that an artist be dead for
at least 20 years before his work is con-
sidered for a place in the permanent
collection.
The 20-year policy is in line with that
of other national galleries, such as
Paris Louvre and the Prado in Madrid,
Gallery Director David E. Finley points
out. He says that national galleries
in contrast to other types of galleries
generally feel that they must be sure
that the world has accepted painting
before they seek to acquire 1t.
Living artists, of course, have not hid
den their pique at this policy. William
Gropper termed the gallery a cultural
"dustland." George Biddle questioned
"the propriety of calling it a gallery
of art If it excludes living art. and the
honesty of calling it National Gallery
if, as fact, it excludes practically all
that is American"
While it is true that American art
normally takes up only about seven Of
the go exhibition rooms, Americans them
selves have been welcomed at the rate Of
about million a year. This makes the
gallery the most visited art building in
the world, even topping New York's
Metropolitan, according to last available
reports.
The real secret of this enormous popu-
larity probably lies in the gallery's
policy of doing everything possible to
make viewing masterpieces pleasant and
convenient. In addition to cafeteria,
and rooms for smoking and reading, the
gallery provides easels for young artists
who wish to copy masterpieces, free
checking service, library, and tours
and lectures free of charge. During the
war, service personnel were invited to
dinner with Director Finley and his
staff. In fact, SO much was done for
servicemen that one CT inquired about
girls to take free dictation."
Shortly after the museum opened, DR..
Finley noticed surprising number of
youngsters wandering among the Van
Dycks and Titians. Instead of worrying
about possible vandalism, he had several
baby carts purchased, and the gallery
became the first museum in the world
to provide transportation for tots. With
small feet of wheel chairs. as well.
the gallery is proving that age is no
barrier to the enjoyment of original
masterpieces.
Every art museum must be diligent in
protecting the masterpieces it contains.
Evening star., 1951-03-16
A Prompt Survey Needed

An engineering survey or nearby Virginia. IS
interlocking sewage disposal problems, as recon-
mended by a four jurisdiction committee, is the
logical initial step in any program for regional
action. If this step is to be effective, however it
must be taken promptly. The State Water Con-
troll Board has made it plain that it will not
tolerate delaying tactics on the part of any COM
munity now contributing to Potomac River pol
luton The board is justified in being impatient
over past dilatoriness in dealing with pollution
problems in this area.
1t is up to Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria
and Falls Church to convince the State board
that the survey plan is not scheme for de-
ferring action but, on the contrary, an earnest
effort to join hands in really comprehensive,
long-range sanitation project. First, of course,
the four local governments involved should lose
no time in considering the committees report.
The Star believes professional survey can be
dispensed with only at the risk of committing
costly mistakes-mistakes that will be difficult
to correct once they are made. Quick approval
OF the survey plan would help to impress State
authorities with the sincerity of the move. Once
the survey Is ordered, it is essential that it be
carried forward as rapidly as possible. The
board at Richmond will want assurance that
the study itself will not be dragged out in
definitely.
The committee was not unanimous in Sc
lectng firms to make the survey on a joint
basis. The two firms recommended have had
experience with sanitation problems in the sec
tion concerned, factor which the majority of
the group considered to be in their favor. The
Arlington representatives took an opposite view,
however They contended it would be better to
choose firm which has not heretofore been
connected with local sewage e-disposal problems.
There is something to be said for this view.
fresh approach by engineers having no prior as
sociations with the problems might produce a
more objective report.
However, there is little time to haggle over
firms. The situation is pressing not only be-
cause OF the attitude of the State Water Control
Board but because Arlington and Fairfax are
ready to proceed with independent sewage treat
ment projects. Both have the money. Both are
under pressure from Richmond to take action.
But the State should realize that too much
haste could do the anti pollution program more
harm than good. To proceed without an ade-
quate study of the areas related sewage disposal
difficulties would be like trying to effect cure
without a diagnosis A haphazard system of
separate treatment plants as originally planned
would be only palliative, and an expensive one
at that. The survey may show how more can be
done with less money to clean up the river. The
possibilities are so promising that the four gov
ernments concerned would be warranted in
making an urgent appeal to the State board for
approval of the survey plan.
Evening star., 1951-03-16
Letters to The Star
Pen names may be used if letters carry
UriterS' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.

with 30 years of service, thereby making
his entire life military life, away from
his wife and children on whom his
happiness depends.
l want to live with my family before
I grow too old to appreciate my life with
them. I have given many of the best
years Of my life in the service of my
country. I can feel content to fulfill
the remaining portion of this contract.
but I do not, and cannot, see the justice
in proposals of this nature.
Melvin G. Clark,
Sergeant, U. S. Army.
Editors Note: The sergeant is un-
duly alarmed. The bill to which he re-
fers, which now has passed the Senate,
specifically sets forth that no en-
listment. once extended. can be ex-
tended again.
Evening star., 1951-03-16
Wet Washington
Lee Anderson,

Now that Commissioner Donohue is
In, the welfare of the District demands
that all good citizens, including these
who were opposed to his appointment.
accept him and give him the support
due a Commissioner.
The hearings on the Donohue ap-
pointment did. however, call attention
to a deplorable situation in the Dis
trict. Opposed to him were preachers
and other Drys, whose real objection
was not to him so much as to the
thought that he might lend further
support to the liquor interests here.
But Mr.. Donohue probably could do
further benefit the beverage alcohol
dealers, because they for years have
had the District by the throat.
The ABC Board has flooded WASH
ington with thousands of permits for
the sale of alcoholic beverages, in ho-
tells. restaurants, grocery stores, reg
uar liquor joints. and clubs; often
near schools and churches. But that
was only beginning. After-hours joints
have sprung up, and there have been
numerous reports in recent years of
bootleggers and Illicit stills in the Dis
trict. Washington, the wettest city in
the Nation is the liquor dealers para
disc. All they need fear Is competi-
ton from each other.
How much wetter could new Com
missioner make the city? The Drys
need not worry, any moro than a man
drowning in the Potomac River need
worry about an April shower.
George Frederick Miller.
Evening star., 1951-03-16
Old Maid in Love

am in loue again, this time ,oith March,
Handsome young roustabout, caue
man, and tough.
Something responds in me, something
that's tired
OF iDinter's cold hduottiness, high-hat
stuff.
March gives tDhistle Dheneper he sees
Manners? He has none, young devil-
mGy-care;
TosSes my skirts bit, tries to embarrass
me,
Treats me like seventeen, rumples my
hair.
Old maids enjoy quite bit of such
teasing,
I an, in loDe for as long as he's here.
II he should come to call. rattltng the
shutter,
Must be ftty-odd, staid and severe?
Elizabeth A. Hyde.
Evening star., 1951-03-16
The Presidents House

1t is disappointing, but not especially sur
prising, to learn that Mr.. Truman believes his
official house is clean and that all of his asso-
ciates honorable men.
How he can believe this, in the face of the
disclosures that have been made is hard to
understand. There is a suggestion in the Pres
ident's latest remarks that he considers himself
the victim of a bad press. 1t is true as he says,
that Washington Jefferson, Lincoln and other
Presidents were outrageously abused by some
elements of the press in their times and it is
also true, of course, that some of today's news
papers are thoroughly unscrupuous in their
attacks on Mr.. Truman 1t is also true that,
in the perspective of history, the Truman
administration may be accorded high place
for the bold steps the President has taken in
his effort to avert third world war.
But these things have nothing to do with
the ethical caliber of some of Mr.. Trumans
associates. They are things that add up to
kind of red herring In reverse, a red herring
which cannot cover trail that is Uttered with
such things as home freezers, grain speculation,
mink coats and free trips to expensive resort
hotels.
These things are not inventions of hostile
press. They are facts, and Mr.. Truman knows
them to be facts If he sees nothing wrong in
them, or if he simply will not admit that there
is anything wrong, there is nothing that can be
done about it at this time. There is every
indication, however, that the people are getting
thoroughly fed up with Mr. Trumans apparent
condonement of these practices, and this is one
reason for a spreading loss of confidence in his
administration. For the country, this decline
in confidence is a very serious matter. The
President may refuse to look this fact in the
face, but if the present trend continues it is a
fact that is going to weigh heavily when the
books on his administration are finally balanced.