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Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-02
vlyIENNE HoUFF BRIDE
or ROBERT NJ. -ADD

An all white theme was carried
out when Miss Vivienne Houif,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
]. Houff, Lorain, became the bride
of Robert N. Ladd, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Nate Ladd, Put-in-Bay, In a
ceremony at liam Saturday in st.
Anthony Church, Lorain.
Father Angelus LaFleur, the
brides uncle, officiated at the
double-ring ceremony, which took
place in setting of red poinset-
tias, white NUNS, evergreens and
palms banking the altar.
The brides three attendants
wore identical floor-length gowns
of white tissue taffeta. Over the
strapless bodice was a bolero
Jacket made with three-quarter
sleeves and a peter pan collar.
Red poinsettias and holly fashion
ed their cascade bouquets and
their headpieces were garlands of
holly. l
Miss Shirley Houff attended her
sister as maid of honor. Miss
Georgia Ann Ladd, the bride
groom's sister, was bridesmaid
and Miss Suzanne LaFleur, a cou-
sin of the bride, was junior brides
maid.
White nylon tulle and lace fash
ioned the brides gown, made with
a full floor-length skirt of tulle.
Over the strapless bodice was a
high-necked lace jacket styled
with peter pan collar and long
sleeves pointed at the wrists. 4
crescent-shaped cap edged witt
seed pearls held her fingertip veil
of white bridal illusion and she
carried bouquet of white Gamer
lias mounted on a prayerbook.
The bridegroom had his brother
Harlow B. Ladd, as his best man
and John and James Ladd as ush
ers.
A family breakfast at Castle-on
theLake followed the ceremony
and reception was held in the
Houff home during the afternoon
The new Mr.. and Mrs. Ladd are
honeymooning in Florida, after
which the couple will make theil
home at the Bay.
The bride attended Kent State
University and Mr.. Ladd attended,
John Carroll University.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-02
TWINS MOTHERS DUE
FOR FREMONT TRIP

The Port Clinton Mothers of
Twins Club is invited to attend
the January 5 meeting of the Ere
mont chapter. Mrs. Wilbur Peter.
sen has charge of reservations for
those desiring to attend the FIRE.
mont gathering.
CHESTER DETMONS HOSTS
AT CHRISTMAS GATHERING
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Detmon of
Fremont Road were hosts at
Christmas Dinner in their home.
Guests for the occasion were
Mr.. and Mrs. August Burr, Jr. and
daughters, Carol, Rita, and John;
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Short and
Diana and Lester, Jr., and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Dubbert, daughter
Linda and son Franklin. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dubbert, and Linda now re-
side in Lexington, Kentucky. Their
son, Franklin, remains in Port
Clinton where he is employed at
Erie Ordnance Depot.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-02

William j. Smith and son Was
son, operators of the Smith Auto
mobile Sales and Service, on Mon
roe Street, will leave for Chicago,
January 13 to attend the automo-
bile show, when the new Stude-
baker will be shown.
Mrs. jeanne Zess, spent the past
week visiting her parents in Nee
nah, Wisconsin, returning home
Sunday.
Members of the Leelanau Club
plan on the annual New Years
Eve party to be held at their club
house on the Rock Ledge, Sand
Road.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dayton, Mar
jorie and Lloyd visited at the VIM.
Luebke home at Elliston, Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. Lindley Humphrey of 112
Washington street, Oak Harbor, is
reported improving from an ill.
ness of about six weeks.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-02
JOSEPH KRAWCZYK FAMILY
HELD HOUSE WARMING

Celebrating their first Christmas
Day in their new home, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Krawszyk and family
held a house warming for friends
and relatives.
Guests for dinner included Mrs.
Lena Mikls and son, Andrew; Mr..
and Mrs. Andy Malik, Jr. and fam
lily; and John and Andrew Migala.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-02
JIM CHAPMAN GIVES
WELCOME HOME PARTY

A Welcome Home" party, ring
ing together old friends, was given
at the Chapman home, Jefferson
and Fourth Street, by popular Jim
Chapman on Friday evening, Dec.
26.
Adding gaiety to the idea was
a clever invitation which Jim
worded, much to the amusement
Of his friends and former class
mates.
Carrying out the theme of a
holiday feature movie, the party
invited name guests to the event.
Included among them were Andy
Migala, David Krupp, Eugene Bur.
get, Tom Johnson, Bill Darr, Will.
liam Belshaw, Bob Reynolds, Dave
Finefrock, John Lukac, and Bot
Owens.
Others enjoying the fun were
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Forster, Mi
ami University, Oxford, Ohio; Oliv
er True, Jr., and Miss Pat Witt OF
Medina, Ohio; Eugene Ohm, and
Miss Millie Arnold, Sandusky
Kenny Baker and Jim Smith, Ere
mont; Jack Rex, Catawba Cliffs
Pete Raymond of Akron, and Miss
Peggy Vargo; Nancy Saucer ane
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-02
INFANTA PRAGUE HELD
CHRISTMAS PARTY HERE

Mrs. Peter Harms, Jackson ST.,
was hostess on Monday, December
Is, to the Infanta Prague Study
Club. Mrs. Neil Perry was CO.
hostess. Special guest during the
evening were the Sisters of ST..
Francis School, The Rev. Father
Karl Brand, and The Rev. Father
Paul Mueller.
The evening was enjoyed with
games being played. Delicious re
freshments we're served and gifts
were presented to each of the Sis
ters and to the priests.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-02

Carol BOokhouts, both of Sandus-
ky; Miss Margaret Lukac, and Jim
Chapman, the host.
AS the invitations read, doors
opens pm-Doors close when
last patron leaves, no reserved
seats, drop in anytime, the man
agement will welcome you, re-
freshing refreshments. Free ad-
mission and free parking" were
also advantages of the party with
honors having been done by Ls/-
NIT.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-02
WScS OF TRINITY
TO MEET WEDNESDAY

The Women's Society of Chris
tian Service of Trinity Methodist
Church will hold their regular
meeting on Wednesday, December
81, in the church parlors. An ex-
ecutive meeting will precede the
gathering at ! p. m.
The Worship Service is in
charge of Mrs. Earl Wilson. Mrs.
Lee Davis will present the pro-
gram.
Mrs. L. G.. Miller will present
special music. Circle Five will be
the afternoons hostesses.
MRS. PAUL SctlMITT
ENTERTAINs BoWLERs
I Mrs. Paul Schmitt was hostess
on Tuesday, December 16, to
members of the Ottawa County
NEWS Bowling Team.
Enjoying the evening were Mrs
Jack Shelter, Mrs. Harry Gala
! han, Mrs. Robert Underwood
Mrs. John Jadwisiak, Mrs. Wilbur
Petersen and the hostess.
A lunch, gift exchange and
clever Christmas favors were
treats of the evening.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-02
COUPLES ENJOY
BRIDGE PARTY

A Couples Bridge Party was en-
joyed in the Stephen Trenshaw
home on Pearl Street, Saturday
evening.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Svehla, Mr.. and Mrs. D. D. Sims
and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Street
er.
Duplicate Bridge winners were
Mrs. Sims, first; Mrs. Svehla,
second; and Clarence Streeter,
third.
Refreshments were served at the
conclusion of the games.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-02
DANBURY P. T. A.
TO MEET JANUARY 13

. Danbury Parent-Teachers Asso-
citation will meet at Lakeside High
School on January 13, instead of
January 6, as originally planned.
The original date interferred with
the basketball game between Lake
side and Elmore High Schools.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-02
PATRICIA POND, BELLEVUE
TO WE'D PORT CLINTON MAN

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Pond, w.
Main Street, Bellevue, are an
nouncing the engagement of their
daughter, Patricia, to Jack G.
Taylor, son of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Taylor, rural Port Clinton.
A graduate of Bellevue High
School, Miss Pond is now attend
ing Heidelberg College. Mr.. Tay-
lor, a veteran of World War IT,
is employed at Erie Ordnance De.
pot.
The couple will be married on
February IA, Valentines Day, in
the First Methodist Church, Belle.
vue, the Rev. Robert Courtney to
be the officiating minister. An
open church wedding is planned
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-02
MRS. PAUL ScHMITT
ENTERTAINS BoWLERS
PYTHIAN SISTERS TO
HOLD SPECIAL MEET

Past Chiefs Of the Pythian Sis.
ters will meet in the home of Mrs.
Agnes Kerr on January 5.
Serving on the committee are
Mabel Hahn, Agnes Kerr, Minnie
Gulau and Ada Hollingshead.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-02
WoMEN'S FEDERATION
MET DECEMBER 10

The Women's Federation Of
Port Clinton held a Board Meet
ing in the home of the president,
Mrs. G.. E. Pehrson, December 10.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-02
YACHT CLUB ARRANCES
HOLIDAY PARTY PLANS

The Christmas and New Year
observance was marked by series
of parties, some of which are still
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-02

Eugene Hearn returned home
Sunday after having spent Christ.
mas in Cleveland the guest of rel.
ativeS.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-01-02
cATAWBA COMMERCE
AUXILIARY MET WITH
| MRS. EETTERMA,N

The Catawba Island Chamber of
Commerce Auxiliary met recently
in the home of the president, Mrs.
Reigel Fetterman. The occasion
was Christmas party, the mem
bers being served a delicious tur-
key dinner at $50. A birthday
cake was topic of conversation
in observance of the birth date
anniversary of Mrs. Charles Pou-
lalion, club secretary.
During the evening a gift ex.
change and contests were en-.
joyed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-07-09
Along the Potomac
to Washington
With Your Congressman
DEWITT S. HYDE

The House has approved the De
Tense Budget for 1854, and the bill
now goes to the Senate. | joined
the majority in supporting Presi-
dent Eisenhower's request for less
money for the Air Force than the
previous Administration wanted to
spend.
Those who said we were throw
ing away security in order to save
money went on the assumption
that certain magic numbers"-143
wings in the case of the Air Force
would guarantee the nations
safety.
The money we approved for the
Air Force will not provide us with
l43 wings, but will give US more
fighter planes than the previous
Administration anticipated.
During World War II General
Eisenhower ran the biggest mill
tary operation in history when the
Allies invaded Europe. As a foot
soldier, he had to count on the
Navy and Air Force to guarantee
success in that operation, and as a
result, he is hardly to be expected
to sell the Air Force short. lie
knows our potential enemies pro-
duction too, and took that into ac-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-07-09
THOMAS j. MELODY

Thomas J. Melody, n, died early
Monday morning, July 6, at his
home in Keyser, w. Va, following
an illness of three years. He was
the father of Mrs. Francis R.
Shaffer, Alder street, and had
visited in Oakland upon numerous
occasions.
A native of Keyser, Mr.. Melody
was a son of the late John and
Bridget Melody. A former employee
of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
company, Mr.. Melody retired in
1916 after 81 years of employment
as a telegraph operator. He was
the last member of his immediate
family.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs.
Cecilia Laffey Melody; a son, JOS
eph Melody, Keyser; a daughter,
Mrs. Louise Shaffer, Oakland; and
five grandchildren.
A requiem mass was celebrated
Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock
from the Catholic Church of the
Assumption, Keyser, Rev. Kenneth
Rizer, pastor, and Rev. Harry
Stragisher, assistant pastor, Off
ciated. Interment was in the St.
Thomas cemetery.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-07-09
DIED
MRS. BERTHE M. HARVEY

MRS. BERTHE M. HARVEY
Mrs. BERTHE M. Harvey, 20, widow
of Boyd N. Harvey, died June 27,
at the home of a daughter, Mrs.
Alma Evans, on route 38, near
Kitzmiller. Mrs. Harvey suffered a
paralytic stroke earlier in the day.
Born near Rowlesburg, w. Va,
she was a daughter of the late
Joshua and Harriet Lipscomb and
had resided in Garrett county since
1902.
Surviving, besides Mrs. Alma
Evans, are another daughter, Mrs.
Mabel Evans, Star route; two sons,
Carl Harvey, Terra Alta, w. Va;
and Paul Harvey, Star route, Kitz-
miller; a brother, Noah Lipscomb,
Newburg, w. Va; a sister, Mrs.
Jennie Bray, Potomac Manor; ten
grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted
Tuesday, June 30, from the Deer
Park Methodist church, with Rev.
J. E. Johnson, retired Methodist
minister, of Oakland, officiating,
assisted by Rev. Randall Prince,
pastor of Bethel Methodist church,
Mt. Lake Park. Interment was in
the Deer Park cemetery.
Pallbearers were Frank N. Da-
mon, Leighton Harvey, Osborne
Harvey, Riley Evans, Frank Parks
and Emuel Evans.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-07-09
MRS. ENOCH E. KESNER


Mrs. Jenny Moon Kesner, aged
rs, widow of Enoch E. Kesner, died
Monday, July 6, at the Ev. United
Brethren home, Quincy, Pa, where
she had been a patient for four
years. She had resided with a son,
Edison Kesner, Midland, prior to
that time. She had been a resident
of Loeb Lynn for some forty years
Surviving are one son, Edison
Kesner, Midland; four grandchil-
dren, three sisters and two broth
ers, Mrs. W. S. Parks, Morgan
town, w. Va; Mrs. Emma Thomp-
son and Kenneth Moon, both Han
cock; Mrs. Bertha Grove, Balti-
more; and Henry l. Moon, near
Oakland. Her husband died in 1929.
Deceased was born in this county
July 20, 1876, a daughter of the late
John and DruScilla Beckman Moon.
The body will remain at the
Leighton Funeral home until o.
clock EST this afternoon, when
final rites will be held in the Ev.
U. b. church in Loeb Lynn, in
charge of Rev. Blair Burr. Rev
George w. Simpson, Elkins, for
mer pastor, will assist. Interment
will be in Beckman cemetery, near
Pleasant Valley.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-07-09

such matters, and five of US still
wanted to know the truth about
how he ran the Justice Depart
ment.
l have introduced a bill to repeal
the Is percent tax on rail, airline
and bus tickets which is left over
from World War II. The tax was
''police" measure, an attempt to
keep people off the crowded trains
and planes by making them pay
more for tickets. Now, when there
is plenty of room for normal travel
ling without hurting our defense
effort, the tax should be repealed
to bring the cost of living down a
little for people who travel.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-07-09

Federal employees in our dis
trict are happy over the Presi-
dents signing of the bill repeating
the ban on their accommodating an
nual leave. They can accumulate
leave up to 30 days from now on.
I'll be in Frostburg Monday to
address the Maryland Rural Letter
Carriers Association.
1t was great privilege and hon
or to join foreign diplomats and
church and lay leaders at the sill
yer anniversary of the ordination
of Rev Francis Joseph Thorning,
at st. Joseph's-on-Carrollton manor
in Frederick County last week.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-07-09

count
Our Judiciary Committee voted
20 to five against issuing a sub
poena to Associate Justice Tom
Clark of the Supreme Court to
answer questions about unsavory
doings in the Justice Department
when he was attorney general.
was one of the five who voted to
subpoena him.
We weren't trying to drag down
the Supreme Courts reputation.
We weren't interested in Clark's
activities as a Justice. But he
turned down our invitation to testi-
fly on the grounds Supreme Court
Justices shouldn't be involved in
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-07-09
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our sim
cere thanks and appreciation to all
our friends and neighbors for THEN
kindness and helpfulness during
the illness and following the death
of our mother, the late Mrs. Emelia
Paulie.
We also want to thank all who
gave flowers and contributed the
use of their automobiles for the
funeral service.
SONS and DAUGHTERS.
Advertisement 1t.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-07-09
MARRIED

Wright-Howard Steele
Wright, of Toledo, Ohio, announced
the marriage of his daughter, JIG
Ann, to Edward Lorraine Bowman
of Crellin. They were united in
marriage by Rev. Erwin Fike, at
his home in Crellin, on Monday
June 20, at IL o'clock noon.
After visiting places of interest
in Maryland, West Virginia and
Pennsylvania for their honeymoon,
the couple returned to Toledo, O.,
where they will reside at 1926
Broadway.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-07-09
f. S. EVANS STOCKYARD, Inc.
Mo,Lot Panort cor I,Ix . 1879

NH MI INN put 7 IVI July ~ I"1D
Calves, good-choice, $18.50-22.00
Calves, culls-med., 400 1880
stock steers, 10.50-14.25; heifers
9.50-15O0; COWS, 6.40-11.25; cows
head, 66.00-115.00; bulls, S.75-13.90
bulls, head, 45.00-125.00; hogs, 22.-
$3.50; sows, 18.l0-19.70; pigs anc
shoats, 7.00-23.20; lambs, 1925
20.75; bucks, cwt., 4.50-9.50; hens
IL 100000.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-07-09
To Attend Convention

Oakland will be represented by
a delegation of twelve at the In
ternational Convention of Jeho-
vah's Witnesses, at the Yankee
Stadium in New York City. John
w. Weber, presiding minister in
the Oakland area, and head of the
delegation, said the group would
travel by cars to join more than
$4,000 others at the 8-day con-
vention opening July 10.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-09

Middle District Of the Baptist
Association and pastor Of Chester
field and Skinquarter Baptist
Churches, taught the book, Pull
OF The People" at the Piedmont
Baptist Church for three nights,
last week These classes started
the cmpaiBn for a million more IN
50 in the Southern Baptist Con-
ventlon The Sunday school is
already making plans to do its
part IN winning q million more
during the coming year. Prospects
for Sunday school are beng wound
as a result OF a religious survey
that is being taken.
Mrs. Lydia Thompson, Mrs. Ray
Saunders and Miss Alma Whit
tington attended the Mission
study institute, held at May Me-
mortal Church, in Powhatan
county, Tuesday night. Sept %
The Rev. Lee King, of Mldlothi-
an, has accepted a call to become
pastor Of THE Union and Piedmont
Field Of Churches and will take
over his new work, Oct. IS. Mr..
King was pastor OF Wmfree Me
mortal Baptist Church at Mid
lothian before accepting his new
field Of churches.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-09
Burkeyille

On Saturday. Sept. 10, a BIRTH
day party was given for Harry
Jimmie and Tommy Dawson. Luz
Sadler, Of Burkeville. to celebrate
hls fifth birthday.
Those present were Michael.
Jimmie and Tommy Dawson. Luc-
sc Gray and Billy Pugh Lorraine.
Karen. and Billy Berry; Dabbie
Lewis. Dennis Kanipe. Susan Arm
burn, all Of Burkeville; Joyce Ann
Fowler. Julian Hill and Zebra
Jean Price. Janice and Wayne
Bruce all Of Meherrin: and Chuck
and Beverly Johnson OF Victoria.
They were accompanied by their
parents.
Cake ice cream nuts and minis
We're served A color scheme of
pink and green was carried cut.
Games were played ana enjoyed
~ all. Harry received macy lovely
and useful gifts.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-09
Science Department Exhibits Fossils,
Minerals Contributed by Brodie, Derr;
Specimens Compose Geology Museum

Minerals. rocks. and fossils.
some old. rare. and valuable. some
more common. compose a new
science museum established at
Longwood College and now on
display in the Stevens Science
Hall.
The two private collections Of
$500 sepicmens were given to the
college in 1947 by David Arthur
Brodie and H. V. Derr. both Viz
ginians and both BIOLOGISTS and
collectors
Through the interest Of Dr..
Dabney S. Lancaster after he be-
came president of LongWOod Col
lege. and Dr. George w. JefferS
and Mr.. Raymond French Of the
College biology and science de-
partment the two biologists de-
cided to i've their valuable COL
lections containing many beauti-
full pieces from all parts of the
earth to the College 20 be used by
both students and public.
The two collections, which are
considered as outstanding pieces
of work, were stored until the
new science building was COM
pleted and they could become part
of permanent museum. DR..
Charles F. Lane, head of the col
Iege geography and geology de-
partments. has Classified and
labeled 400 specimens which are
now on exhibit in giass museum
cases in Stevens Hall Each speci-
men is displayed with a card
giving its properties. Uses, value,
and location. The 100 rocks are
classified according to whether
they are of igneous sedimentary
or netamorphic origin. Classified
according to phylum. genus. ana
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-09
Mt. Pleasant

Many from this community at
tended the Five County Fair. in
Farmvi,le, last 'Heeks
First Prize
The Sunshine II D. Club is very
proud of winning first place on its
booth at the Fair Mrs A D Hob
coed, Mrs. James Layne and Mrs.
Bill Amos deserve most of the
credit, as they worked together
untiringly on 1t
MIS-. w. A. Nelson who recuatly
underwent an operation nj South
side Community Hospital has re-
turned to her home in Rice. after
convalescjng ii the home of her
mother, MIS- Minnie Newcomb.
and sister and brother in-law MI.
and Mrs Marshall Biggers.
Recent guests of Rev and Mrs.
]. L. Mckay we're Mr. and Mrs.
Gershon Lloyd. Mrs. Erlin, Mrs.
Worsham and Mrs Glynn. Of Am
ella Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Nelson
and daughter, of Clayvjlle; Nh
and Mrs. lucy Lloyd and daugh-
ter Doris, Of Blackstone. and Mr.,
and Mrs w S Allen and daugh-
ten. Doris Of Farmville.
Mrs Minerva NeWcomb and
daughter. MIS-. Marshall Biggers.
attended on Friday afternoon the
funeral CT her brother. Thomas
Eggleston. Of Chase GU who died
unexpectedly Tuesday night at
the home Of his daughter.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-09

species are the 100 plant and AMI
may fossils and the 200 minerals
are described according to chemi-
cal composition.
The Brodie Collection. named in
honor of the biologists wife
Elizabeth Brodie. originally of
Gore. Virginia. contains items
from all over the United States
and Canada. The collector is q
native of Ontario but received his
education in Oregon where lie
later taught school. After working
as supervisor with The Western.
State Experiment Station III
Washington. he was appointed the
United States Department OF In
terror to the Bureau OF Plant IN
dustry. From 1924 to 1899 at the
time of his retirement. MIR. Brodie
supervised the Insane Farm at ~.
Elizabeth Hospital. hir. and Mrs.
Brodie nov make Their home in
Florida
Minerals and insects from all
over the world are part or the
Collection of H V. DerI. OF Fair
fax. and formerly Audio-visual
supervisor of the state. His inter-
est in minerals besan IN MS
native Illinois where he started a
collection more than 40 years ago.
After graduating from the Univer-
sity of Illinois. he became an agri-
cultural demonstration agent IN
Virginia and an active leader IN
All club work.
The science museum is not yet
complete but it is open to the pup
lie and is used in connection with
classes in geography and geology.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-09
BaIlsville

Rev. J. L. King filled his pulpit
at HcbSon's Chapel Sunday a. m.
This is his last service before
the annual conference which con-
veneS III Roanoke on October IA
The many friends of Mr.. KING
and family hope they Will return
to the charge.
Maxwell Timberlake, of Empor-
Ia, visited his father. j L. Tim
berlake, on Saturday
Mr., and Mrs Lewis Heath, Of
Farmville, spent Sunday with Nh
and Mrs. Ollie Palmore.
Mr.. and Mrs Arnold joyce and
daughter. of Richmond. were
week end guests of Mrs. Lille
Joyce
TIE Home Demonstration Club
Of the county met at PoWhatan
on Wednesday to report on the
projects and accomplishments of
the year. There was a full at
tendance and reports We're inter-
esting and gratifying It is hoped
that 1854 Will give even greater
results.
The Ballsyille Hcme Demonstra-
ton Club held its October meet
ing in the home Of Mrs. Thomas
Undertake, Jr, on Friday The
main topic for discussion at this
meeting was the Federation Goal
The All Club met with Mrs r.
]. Easter, Monday An interesting
group was present and there was
a most enjoyable meeting