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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-30
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Piedmont Baptist Parsonage Pantry
Filled At Reception For New Pastor

Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Bowman
and children. Mrs. B. F. Hyde. of
Richmond. and Mrs. Franklin
Hyde and children. of Amelia
were Sunday dinner guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Saunders.
Mrs. Bernice Bush. of Harrison
burg, was a week end guest of her
cousin, Mrs. H. F. Wilmington.
Mp and Mrs. Charles Dodson
motored over the Skyline Drive
Sunday afternoon.
The student pastor, Jim Dick
enson. and his wife. Dorothy. and
Miss Margaret Cowan, the music
worker. from the Assembly
Training School, were dinner
guests on Sunday Of Mrs Clifford
BoWlin
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker Kantzler
are announcing the birth Of Park
er, Jr.. on Friday, Oct. %. at St
Lukes Hospital Richmond.
Inc MattOaH women OF llle
Church, will sponsor an oyster
supper, Saturday, Nov IA, from
to 8 p N. at the Community
House
Piedmont Baptist Church gave
reception for the new Pastor
Rev. r. Lee King, and Mrs King
and their small daughter, Connie
on Friday night, Oct. %. i'll the
basement OF the church, The
room was decorated in fall leaves
and flowers. There We're group
singing. games and contests 4
beautiful electric clock was pre-
sented to Rev and Mrs King Re
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-30
Record Homecoming
Crowd Attends

The Amelia High School Orioles
playing the underdog role. came
from behind to tie Henry Clay
High School Of Ashland TT in
the last three minutes before the
largest homecoming crowd ever
to see a game at Amelia. Friday
Both teams put up a stubborn
defense which proved too great
hurdle for the offensives. except
for one occasion for each eleven.
In the first period Henry Clay
received and travelled to the Am
ella l6 before being stopped Then
Amelia took over there and with
Halfback Howard Adams and Bob
Kidd carrying the burden went
80 yards to the Asland four yard
line, where the threat stalled.
Each team had one other Scor-
ing chance in the second period
but couldn't capitalize and the
half ended scoreless.
scoring starts
After colorful Homecoming
ceremony at halftime. neither
team could advance in the third
period. Midway Of the last quar-
ter Henry Clay Quarterback Jim
Garvatt tossed to Pete Lawrence
for a touchdown on play that
covered 81 yards Lawrence con-
verted to give the visitors 10
lead
STANDING in the shadow of the
Ashland goal. Lawrence got off
II beautiful punt with three min
utes left in the game The play
was called back. however. and At
the next attempt Buddy Vance
brought the partisan crowd to
life by breaking through from his
linebacker post to block the punt.
which was downed on the four On
the next play Howard Adams
plunged over goal Quarterback
Douglas Blankenship executed a
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-30

freshments OF punch. cake, and
mints were served The church
filled the pantry. of the parson-
age, with canned goods and staple
groceries before the Rev. and
Mrs. King arrived.
There will be an Installation
Service for the Rev. r. Lee King,
pastor of Union and Piedmont
Field of Churches. at Piedmont
Baptist Church. on Sunday, Nov
!, at 2 p. m Rev. William D. Diet
rick, of Richmond will be one of
the guest speakers. and Will also
be the soloiSt.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-30

Mrs. H. G Hickman and Harry
Lee Scruggs visited MI and Mrs.
Harold Hickman, Saturday.
Earl Tharpe. Of Richmond, was
Sunday night supper guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs Harvey Tharpe.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. T. Hickman
and family We're Monday night
callers in the Melvin Scruees
home.
Sunday Visitors
The D. r. Scruges family visit
ed MI. and Mrs. H G Hickman
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Scruggs
and Gloria Jane visited his moth
er, Mrs Alverta Scruegs. at Rice.
Saturday night
Many young people from the
community attended Miss Martha
Lewis birthday party Saturday
night at her home.
Mrs Viola Laneare arrived here
SUNDAY 70 spend 2 while with her
and family
Spider Bite
Preston Hickman. Jill. HAD thf
misfortune TO have a black wild
ow spider bite him. Saturday. HC
put his cap on ana the spider was
IN II. He bit him OF The TOP Of his
head He is receiving treatment
from 2 doctor.
Mr. ana Mrs. Harold RIckmar
and children spout the WEAK enc
with the II a Hickman family
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Tharpc
Of Keysyillc were Monday hight
supper guests Of M and Mr
Harvey ThaIpe
Mr. and Mrs u n Scruqas anc
family and Mrs II N Hickman
visited Mn ana Mrs &. III VIII.
mouth and the A Il W.lmoun
family Sunday
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-30

Since it is unwise to crowd
hens on their roosts, especially
when their feathers are wet,
driving large staples into the
roosts about eight inches apart
will keep them comfortably
separated.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-30
Burkeville, RID

MIR. and Mrs Carl Tharpe and
Katherine Ann McCrome and
her girl friend. OF Richmond,
spent last week end with Mr..
and Mrs Harvey Tharpe
Harry Lee Scruggs spent the
week end with his grandmother
Mrs. H G. Hickman.
Mrs Dillard Scruggs and family
visited his mother. MIS-. Alverta
Sctuegs, at Rice Thursday night
Set Installed
The Herman Cook family has
had q televlsion set installed in
their home.
Mrs, Preston Hickman and chill
dren spent the week end with Mrs
Herbert Morris.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-30

ed to q similar decrease in the
number of farm workers.
Although electricity is the great
servant Of the farmer and his wife
il has all too often been the de-
stroyer of their property or even
their killer
Stoves, lamps and lanterns still
lead the list Of rural fire causes but
fires caused by electric wires and
appliances are fast overtaking
them
Too often a farmer viii treat
his family to some Of the new
heavy-duty appliances like dish
washers and clothes washers, him
sef to electric milking machines
without realizing that he is over
loading his rural electric circuit
when it is unprotected by proper
fuses or circuit-breakerS
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-30
Form Deaths Top
Other Industries ,
Electrical Fires
Cause Many Deaths

More accidental deaths were re-
ported in agriculture last year than
in any other industry. Farming lost
4 900 killed and 800 900 injured in
farm accidents.
While farming led in the number
Of deaths per industry last year it
was fourth in injuries Preceding
agriculture 100000 were manu-
featuring with $4,000 service with
100000 and trade with 100000.
The death toll on farms last year
was 300 below the 1850 fatalities OF
1900 but the decrease corresponds
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-30
Burkeville

Granville Craddock. of RAN
dolph- Macon College. was home
for the week end.
Miss Anne Gregory Lush. of
Longwood College, spent the week
end with her parents Bob Lake
Of Washington, D c.. also visited
in the same home
Mrs. H G. Jenkins and Mrs
Ray Elicit. of CreWe, visited Their
brother, c. B Redford in Rich
mond, Sunday
MI. and Mrs Robert Pool, Of
Richmond visited her sister. Mrs.
Manassas, visited her parents.
Visits Cousin
Leroy Bradshaw. of Blackstone,
spent the week end with his cous-
in. Margaret Bradshaw
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Walker at
tended HOMECOMING at Blacksbure
last week end.
Miss Georgia Walton. who
teaches at St. Catharine's School.
in Richmond spent the week end
with her grandmother. Mrs. G. A
Walton.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-30

a business caller in the commu-
nifty, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c NJ Bell Jr..
and " F Fabry OF Richmond.
were recent visitors of Mr. and
Mrs. c, NJ Bell.
Guests of Mrs, B. E Walthall.
Sunday were Chester ChildreSs
aud Mr.. ana Mrs. Bernard Walt
hall all of Richmond.
Wednesday evening prayer meet
ing was held in the home Of Mrs.
T. c. Nichols at 7:30.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-30
Amelia High Orioles Win Race Against
Clock To Tie Henry Clay of Ashland

beautiful fake to Fullback Robert
Anterior. then pitched out TO Bob
Kidd who crossed with the point
attempt to tie the game. .
Desperation Passes
Ashland tried several deSpera-
ton passes in the last minute but
they fell incomplete as time ran
out with Amelia in possession.
Linebackers Buddy Vance and
Robert Atherton. along with
Tackle Herbert Campbell. Guard
William Palmer and Halfback Bob
Kidd played outstanding ball for
Amelia, while Pete Lawrence
stood out for the visitors with his
running and passing He and
Amelia's BlankenShip put on a
fine punting exhibition. both get
ting off several booming kicks
travelling over 40 yards.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-10-30

A farmer. bothered by crows in
his fields, got rid Of them by catch
ing one and releasing it with a
small bell around its neck. The
belled bird. in trying to join the
flock, scared the others away but
remained IN the vicinity itself.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-03
Camp Pickett Chief
OF Staff, Col. Evans,
Retires October 81

Camp Picketts Chief of Staff.
Colonel George r. Evans, who
formulated the Armys personnel
classification system. retired from
active duty after forty years
service October 81.
Col. Evans, who entered service
in 1913 in the Kentucky National
Guard, has been at Pickett since
May. 1852. He was honored with
a formal review of troops Friday
followed by buffet dinner and
reception in the Officers Open
Mess
Among positions held by So
year-old professional soldier were
head of the Army Classification
and Replacement System. 1910 tc
1914. Chief Of the Personnel Re-
deployment Division, U. S. Forces,
European Theater, 1945; Chief OF
Civilian Personnel, Europea n
Command. 1949 to 1852.
Col. Evans will retire" to pri-
vate employment in the field of
industrial management at Louis
vile, KY. where he will make his
home
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-03
Sydney d. Frissell
Fall Church. Va.
The Article from the Post:

movements closely for the past 40
years. l wish to express thanks
for your timely October II edi-
torial, 'Diluting Conservation. No
one is more appreciative than I of
the great benefits which the Ex-
tension Service has brought
American farmers. 1t was my
privilege to know the early pio-
neers OF farm extension work in
the days when tmore aptly) it
was called Farm Demonstration
such leaders as DR.. Seaman
Knapp. its originator; T. O. Sandy,
its pioneer State director, who
launched the work in Virginia.
and F. Southall Farrar, appropri-
ately called Father Of the All
movement. Their work and that
Of a host of devoted followers has
been OF incalculable benefit to
our country.
The past history and present
widespread work Of the Extension
Service, however, afford no valid
excuse for dismantling and dilu-
ting the smoothly functioning
regional machine of the present
Soil Conservation Service. That
work is recognized througout the
country as the most effective lob
OF the U. S. Department of Agri-
culture and that which is solving
our most vital problem in agri-
culture, namely, how to preserve
and increase the fertility of our
soils, following the years of con-
tinuous and unreasonable losses
from erosion, neglect and dust
storms.
Notwithstanding all its good
progress in other lines Of agricul-
ture. the extension workers failed
lamentably either to recognize or
solve the most important of all
our agricultural problems. the
increasing deterioration and loss of
farm lands by erosion. Passing
that job to the already burdened
Extension Service of 40 States and
thereby diluting the essential
technical aid and research. on
which farmers of all agricultural
areas now rely. would be an in
calculable calamity in weakening
our greatest national asset-the
soils of the United States. Such
move. in my opinion. would start
our lands on the downgrade again,
after the years of wise and pa
tient building by the s. c. S. UNI
der its great leader. Dr.. Hugh Fl
Bennett.
Those whom the gods would
destroy. they first make mad"
And what sheer madness, on the
part of him who is entrusted with
the welfare of American farmers,
to disrupt an effective, smooth
running. truly grassroots organi-
cation with compact loyal. local
leadership in more than a thou
sand Soil Conservation district
units, representing hundreds of
farmers seeking guidance. This
appears to be the last straw in a
laundering farm policy which,
predict. will result in a Democratic
majority on Capital Hill after the
1854 elections. And this is hard
for one to write who, after 80
years in the Democratic fold
voted for a change. But the most
glowing campaign promises are
one thing and performance. ap-
parently, another.
SYDNEY D. FRISSELL.
Falls Church, Va.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-03
Unsettled Times

to win top offices in Virginia; decisions in
the Supreme Court in December could
change segregated school systems in the
South to upset century-old customs and
practices; misunderstanding and indiscreet
acts strain relations between our local col
leges; our children get on our nerves and
we don't like the way our neighbor cuts his
hair. Unrest, insecurity and uncertainty re-
fleet themselves in our daily life.
It's time to pause, reflect, evaluate,
subordinate personal feelings seek Divine
guidance make amends where due, accept
responsibilities as they come and dedicate
ourselves again to our way of life-to I'M
selfish service. to charity in thought and
deed, to building better world, greater
Nation, finer State, a progressive commu-
nifty and a happier life.
Take dose Of sober thought for bad
case Of filters
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-03

The same meeting did hear real con-
firmation of the theory that an accumula-
ton of fat especially around the heart,
tends to aggravate heart attacks. Another
speaker at the meeting, Dr. Louis N. Katz,
of the Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago,
reported he had come to no positive con-
clusion' on the role of fat in heart disease,
but cited the fact that the incidence of heart
disease strikingly declined where people
were cut off from rich foods. AS an example
of this he mentioned the concentration
camp population during the last World
War.
DR.. katz said that those who had a past
record of some heart trouble should GER
tainly try to reduce the amount of fat in
their diets He also suggested that large
or athletic persons, should follow the same
advice
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-03
Knoxville Private
Serves In Germany

Army Pvt. Charles A. Duty. son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie L. DUTY.
Of Knoxville. Va. recently arrived
In Germany and is serving with
the End Armored Division. The
Hell on Wheels" division, which
spearheaded the drive into Ger
many during World War II, is
now training vigorously in that
country as part of the North At
lantic Pact Army. Private Duty
entered the Army last April.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-03
Letters to Editor
Diluting Conservation
Editor of The Herald:

Editor of The Herald:
l wonder if you have room for
Ia few paragraphs from an old
contributor?
have always been grateful for
your generous use of my writings
OF a generation ago-back in the
days when you SO Loyalty support
ed the farmers in their efforts at
orderly marketing Of tobacco.
Now come other days and other
problems for Virginia farmers.
The Washington Post ran the en-
closed paragraphs this morning
II they might prove of interest to
your readers would welcome the
opportunity of contributing one
more article to your columns after
thirty years. Sincerely.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-03
Looking Ahead

these economists, including Roger Babson
have said that business might taper off
into 1854, but that no real depression was
in the books. Others have pointed out that
the present Administration has elaborate
plans to counter any such trend, toward a
depression, if it develops.
We have pointed out before that there
is not reason to believe, at this time, that
depression is in the books for this year
or next. Though soft spots are likely to de-
velop in the economy, especially in auto
motive and metal industries, other bust
nesses may experience business volume
equal to, if not greater than 1851 and 1852.
1t is only normal for business to taper off
slightly as the defense spending boom de-
clines. This spending reached its peak this
year and is expected to taper off in the next
twelve months However, it will remain at
very high level and the decline is not
likely to cause severe reaction
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-03

only diff. see is that when it was
Democrats in only the Republic
cans did the Baching. now they
got mixed lot everybody does it.
If misery loves company. she sure
aught to be happy now and
these Republican colds night
craWlers sure get your moneys
worth of them. ri
States rebuilding Route As. adj
vertis!ng it, too, all over, that's
as don't take it. But We are CO.
ing to have a good road this VIM
ter !. you'll like it.
Mr. Robert c. Allen was in on
his short vacation. He keeps post
ed about this section with The
Farmville Herald
Rain being SO seldom some
farmers took down some dark to-
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-03
Big JaWn" Retires

though for the season he swatted 10 pinch
hits; only one short of the all-time record
Though it is not generally realized, Mize
is one of the century's great sluggers. He
is one of the five top home run hitters of
all time. The other four are Babe Ruth,
Jimmy Fox, Mel OFT and Lou Gehrig.
The big slugger retires with lifetime
batting average of 1903. His best year was
with the Giants in l947. when he hit 81
homers Thought to be through in 1949 he
came to the Yankees and amazed the base
ball world by putting in five productive
years as a Yankee.
With the departure of Mize the Yam
KEGS lose much of their pinch-hitting class.
But there will be no regrets from American
League pitchers. Big Jawn had habit of
hitting home runs. in pinch-hitting roles,
and, no doubt, the pitchers will breathe
easier now that he is gone
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-03

UNSETTLED conditions now prevailing
throughout the world are being reflect
ed in human behavior Either one crisis
follows another, or else the crisis exists
perennially and we are given the informa-
ton one after the other. When fighting sus-
ponds in Korea; the complicated problem
of Trieste is opened the Jews and the
Arabs reopen their difficulties; British
Guiana erupts as the British come to grips
with the inroads ST communism in this col
ony; Iran seethes with unrest and Spanish
bases are obtained by the United States.
amid opposition at home and abroad. Moth
ing appears to be entirely stable. Any one
of several trouble spots could erupt into
an international crisis
Drought conditions in the United States
bring cattlemen to Washington to seek re-
lief; Republicans are fighting desperately
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-03
Double Check

You all will soon have that feel
better feeling. The very general
election is now about over
course everybody knew all the
time Just how it was going to be.
| never condole the loser or con-
graduate the winner. fact is, I
never know who its till its too
late
We had such nice rain that
the farmers quit cussin' the gov
eminent for about three days
would have been a complete
harmony but then tax bills had
10 come in bout the same time.
BOY, they sure hit the ceiling
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-03
Sadness And HOPE

With in my heart am sod because
he flowers that loved lie dead
From the kiss Of deoth thot Jack Frost gave
Their beautiful coors have fled
But Of them still will be dreaming
Though wthered ore petals and stem;
In my heart they will blossom oil winter
Through the sweet memory Of them.
plonted them and tended them
With my labor and love and core
Until from their beautiful blossoms
Sweet perfume was borne on the dir.
hope when my life here is over
And deaths angel has coIled for me,
Through pleasure I've given to others,
will live in some memory
D Whitaker
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-03

grill and radiator, in an effort to disrupt
the radar detection. Despite all these CAD
gets and experiments the radar device still
clocks, the speed of motorists accurately.
In Rochester no one has yet been ar
rested for speeding because of information
furnished by the radar device However,
over 1000 motorist have received summon
based on the result of the detector.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-03

ONE of the sad baseball notes which
~ came out of New York in the immediate
days after the climax of the World Series,
was the news that Johnny Mize had decid
ed to retire from active baseball service.
The 40-year-old slugger came to New York
Yankees in 1949, helped them win pennant
that year and for four successive years
afterward Thus, he has been with the Yam
KEGS only five years and, in each year, the
Yankees won the pennant in the World
Series to set a new all-time record.
Without Mze, the Yankees could not
have set that record, since he seemed to
take personal charge of the fortunes of the
Yankees in 1852 and was the decisive play
err in that hard-fought seven-game victory
the New York Giants gained over Brooklyn
last year.
This year, Big Jawn didn't come
through in three pinch-hitting roles, al
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-03
Radar Speed Cops

OFFICIALS in Rochester, New York, re-
~ Gently reported that their radar speed
detection system had been in operation for
more than year and, in the entire period,
no motorist has yet been able to outwit the
radar-clock meter.
Officials report various drivers have US
ed tin foil, marbles and even dragged steel
chains and used lead shields between the
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-03

baccO lust III case 1t amt going
to rain no more. The hunting sea-
son will open on time we're told
with lots of game reported
Thanks for reading, Yours.
j. MARVIN BROWN
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-03

CHARLES r. SLIGH, JR., president of
- the National Association of Manufac-
turers, says the economy of this country
will remain strong and healthy if the peo-
pie maintain confidence and optimism. The
NAM. president said the economic policy
of the country was founded on the basis of
peacetime production of goods and services
He said he was not alarmed at predic-
tons of depression from various sources.
He called some of those who predicted such
result prophets of DOOM" He attacked
one prominent labor leader, who he ac-
cused of continually predicting depressions
He recalled that in 1943 one promin-
ent leader predicted a major depression
Immediately after World War II and noted
that instead of the 100000 unemployed
predicted, employment rose to an all-time
peak and production scared.
Sligh's words, that major depression
is unlikely, parallels remarks by famous
economists in recent weeks. Several of