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FURNITURE

Atlas Furniture. My Friend John
guarantees in writing, that we will
refund twice the difference In cash.
II within go days after your pur-
chase, you can buy for less else
where, and this means anywhere.
Including military discount houses,
Government discount buying groups
and so-called wholesale houses.
BRAND-NEW-COSTS LESS
Quality Bedroom Group
Consisting Of dresser. chest, bed and
6-piece dresser set,
$76
Quality Living Room Group
Consisting Of sofa bed. chair, 2 end
tables / coffee table. Q smokers. 2
pictures and Q table lamps and
shades.
$82
A huge selection Of other Twins
rooms, bedrooms. dining rooms,
and furniture for every room IN
the home. in many styles and
practically every price range.
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Althoueh Ny Friend Johns prices
are based on cash selling. easy
monthly credit terms may be ar
lAnSg ETx1 r,pTENYn TNr1N
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MIScEL. FOR SALE ,cont.

DIAMOND BROOCH. over carat
marquise in center. 4 stones Of "
carat each and "a small diamonds
platinum mounting. A 81 800 value
Tor $3.50. Call weekdays between
10 and 8. Mr.. KAHN, RE. 1856
DINING RIM. TABLE. walnut: plus Z
chairs. china cabinet; 60-inch buff
fet. S75. Antique cupboard. 531 .
end st. NV. RA. 3-S143 evenings
DINING ROOM SUITE. chippendale
new pad, 10 pieces, excel. cond.;
reas. Till /. after 9, RA. 3-4727.
DIN. RM. furniture. complete set,
walnut. Call after 8 pm" p1.
DIN. RM. SET, old chtppendale: $3.50
or best OFFER: mink dyed muskrat
fur coat; S165. LO. 5-15S0. -13
DINETTE SET, modern, black oak
with white chalk stripes: $50 10.
2-3330, 732 5th st. NV. Ill
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

OIL PAINTINGS. lovely landscapes.
etc, $14 to SEE; Reduced 50ss.
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STORE OF WASH.

DOLL CARRIAGES, 2. cost $50 new
red leather rocker, SIS. EN-. 2-54I2
DOORS, flush; $50 rejects. SIS each
Make your selection early; GATH
Gaithersburg. Md. Gaithersburg 374
DUPLICATORS-All types. hand ano
electric. AMERICAN TYPEWRITER
co. l43I E. Capitol St, II. 3-O0S2
unopened, for sale at greatly reduced
price by military officer leaving fol
overseas. ME. S-0574 after l0:3C
pm. or before 10 am. Ia
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ecially priced at S9g5.
HUGO WORCH

925 G st. NV. Established 1873
30
IPARKERS ATTENTION! At 1900 Va.
ave; NV; $3.50 per mo. Lock and
park Call DI 1919 -15
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MISCELLANEOUS WANTEp

CHINA. furniture. full con-
tents or odd pieces, refgrs.. stoves.
wash machs.. Tvs. Closed Mondays.
g.. E. FURN. CO.. 210 7th st. Sc.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11
Know Your Government

THE Farmville Junior Chamber of Com
merce has designated two members to
attend regular monthly meetings of the
Town Council. Their purpose is to faml-
iarize themselves with the work of the
Council, and report first hand observations
to the monthly meetings of the Junior
Chamber of Commerce. The idea is excel
lent and will stimulate the interest of
young men in the affairs of their commun-
lty. Chamber observers are to be rotated
through the entire membership thereby CIV
ing each member the duty to attend a
Council meeting during the year.
Farmville is fortunate in having expert
enced good government and management
over long period of years. Its municipal
affairs have been in the hands of council
men, who have endeavored to keep step
with the march of progress, yet operate
within a budget with reasonable tax and
utility rates In addition to the annual OPP
Grating expenses, reserves have been set
aside annually in cash to meet expansions
projected over a period of years. An ex-
ample is the expansion of the water works
and water system over period of twenty
years. In 1913, the needs of Farmvlle dur
ing normal expected growth were planned
and each step in the expanded water sys-
TEN set out for completion in progress
sve 20-year program. AT the same time
reserves from the general fund and surplus
from the utility operating fund We're des-
ignated to finance the expansion. The pro-
gram has progressed in the intervening
years according to schedule, and payments
made from the funds set aside for the pur-
pose.
similar program for sewer expansion
and a disposal plant is underway. which
will be completed in an orderly manner,
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11

financed from current revenue unless de-
mands from the State Water Control Board
force the Town into a bond issue for the
disposal plant. Every effort is being made
by the Council to maintain good service,
modernize the facilities and project needed
expansion through an orderly program
over period of years.
One Of Farmvile's valuable assets is
the system of otf-street parking lots. In adj
dition to two municipality owned lots, one
on South street, another on west Third
street, the town has surfaced and maintain
ed several other parking lots in thecenter
of the business section. This service is made
possible in large measure through income
from the parking meters. Other areas will
be developed when they become available.
The policy of anticipating future needs
by programming expansion of the utilities
over a period of years, and the policy of
operating within a set budget make Farm
Vile one Of the few towns, if not the only
town of its size in Virginia, free of bonded
debt Except for change in this policy, or
unforeseeable emergencies, Farmvi lie
should continue its municipal growth and
development without debt, The pay-as-you-
go plan, so successfully operated in Virgin
las state highway system, has been i'll force
and is equally successful in Farmville's
municipal system.
Members of the Junior Chamber Of
Commerce will have tirsthand knowl-
edge Of the problems confronting the Town
Council and the steps taken to meet them.
hal " ;ol,+
oil, too, on occasions. Good government de-
ponds largely on the interest of the citi-
zens in their government and the Junior
Chamber of Commerce is to be commended
for its interest in municipal affairs
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11
F. C. C. on Color TV

THE Federal Communications Commits
sion has announced plans to approve
the new compatible color teleVision system
devised by TIE National Telcvision System
Committee. That committee represented
every segment of the teeysion industry
and there is general agreement on the sys-
TEN it recommendation electronic tube
color system.
The Committee recently asked the FEC
to adopt this system as the standard color
system. giving manufacturers the green
light to 90 ahead with production OF color
transmission equipment and receiving sets.
The Federal Communications Commission,
which additionally moves at slow pace
has now announced it intends to approve
the new SYSTEM although actual approval
has not yet been ordered
Actual approval will come some time
after September 8th which is the deadline
for filing objections to the committees pro-
posed color system If objections filed are
few and minor, there is good likelihood that
the FEC will act relatively soon after the
deadline. On the other hand, if objections
filed are numerous and bitterly pressed,
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11
Long Dry Spell

ed that generally good prices will be re-
ccived for the crop.
Seasonable weather in September and
October could brighten the agricultural pic
ture allowing farmers to complete fall
seeding, which is already far behind sche-
dale. The ma GRITTY of farmers are taking
the situation calmly, as one of those things
to be expected in the uncertainties of the
profession. 1t is the philosophical way to
view it, and every effort should be made to
alleviate the distress Of those most unfor-
tunate
We have faith in the people of our area
because they have the determination to
overcome such obstacles and meet ADVERSE
ties with good hunor This is not the first
drought which we have overcome, nor will
it be the last, so let's make the best of it
with our "chins up"
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11
Movie Guide
BY the Motion Pisturc Committee,
FarmviIle WOman's Club
State Theatre

1T CAME FROM OUTER
SPACE"--A young scientist sees
a meteorlike object descend TO
earth and discovers an inhabited
spaceship This thriller is refresh
ing in its lack Of cory violence
Superior Sd photography and
the eerie quality of music aid in
making an interesting and worth
while film of its type.-Family.
MAIN STREET TO BROAD
WAY"-This is love story of
young playwr:ght's struggle to
succeed. Mary Martin and Shirley
Booth, plus scores Of other the
alter celebrities. play themselves
in this show dults and young
people
Lee Theatre
CODE TWO'-The training of
motorcycle traffic police in Los
Angeles makes an interesting doc
umentary background for this ex-
cellent story Of three rockies on
their first assignment. Film is
salute to the courage Of police
men. Adults ard young people.
THE GLASS WALL"-A film
depicting twenty -four harasSing
hours in the life of refugee stow
away trying to escape deporta-
ton. Adults and young people.
-Drive-In
SATURDAYS HERO. IL John
Dereek and Donna Reed star in
! commercial side Of college sports.
this provocative film showing the
Adults and young people
"TARZAN'S SAVAGE FURY
Tarzan fights Williams instead of
nature in this more Sophisticated
entry III the series. A good film
of its kind.-hdults and young
people.
APRIL IN PARIS" -Ray Boil
ger and Doris Day cavorl on
French liner. Paris bound in this
tcchnicolor musical. Dance num-
bers by Ray Bolger are clever.
Main criticism of the film is that
It isn't as gay as It thinks it is
Family
CLASH BY NIGHT"-h con
fuslre story of ! marital triangle
starring Barbara Stanwyck. Paul
Douglas, Robert Ryan and Mari
lyn Monroe.--Adults
MAN IN THE SADDLE" I'M
ginative tcchni1olor photography
and good acting in a Randolph
Scott western. Adults and young
people.
MAGIC CAPPET"-An Arab
ian Night fantasy in supe.-cine-
color starring John Agar and Lu-
ellie Ball,-Young people and chll~
dren.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11
Thonotopsis

From when we came into this world
And breathe our first drawn breath.
Like muffled drums, throbbmg hearts
Beat in dirge of death.
1t matters not if life be long
Or if our years be few:
We know with death, somewhere, some time,
We have rendezvous.
We cannot stay the flight Of time.
Its speed can't ofstave;
And every throbbinR heart beat brings
Us nearer to the grave.
TO every one who lives on earth
In station low or high,
The hour must come to each of Us
In which each must die.
We know that death is but path
That some time must be trod;
Upon this path we all must go
TO ever pass to God.
Old Omar, in the Rubayiat
Thought this subject, too;
And his comments on life and death
quote below for you.
The world will turn when we are earth
AS though we had not come or gone
There lack before birth
When are gone there will be none.
We are not other than moving row
Of Magic Shadow-Shapes that come and 90
Round with the Sul-illumin'd Lantern held
In Midnight BY the Master Of the Show:
But helpless Pieces of the Game He plays
Upon this Checquer-board of Nights and Days
Hither and thither moves. and checks. and Stays
And one by one back in the Closet lays
The Ball question makes Of Ayes and Noes,
But here there to strike, the Player goes
And He that toss d YOU down into the Field
He knows about it all-he knoWs-HE knows
l.. D. Whitaker
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11
6PaDlH8
AFl5lD
By Ted Kestinf

(Editor, Sports Afield Magazinc)
In the last ten years tremcn-
dous strides have been made in
the developm Mt Of polsons, IN
secticids, herhlcideS, fungicides
and rodenttcidv5. Unfortunately,
some are killing things tnat are
useful More particularly, some of
these pesticides are killing of
wildllfe
The sportsman who wants
something done about it is prct
~ much at the mercy Of the man
ufacurers and Users of pesticides
no mater what sort of an uproar
ne raises. However, even though
The sportsman can't forbid the
use of pesticideS, he can be inStru
mental in seeing that they are us
ed wisely Tor the greatest good of
all, and with the least possible
damage 20 desirable things.
Recently Outdoor Writer Bill
Wolf made a survey Of the various
things which Kill wildlife, both
animal and plant forms, as we'll
as pests He discovered that There
is a rabld group Of sportsmen will
ing to blast all pesticides and
there is an equally wrong group
of arologists fer pesticides who
pooh-pooh any Ill effects on Wild
life.
The apoloaists say that every
pesticide must be registered by
the L. S. Department of Agricul-
ture before it can be put on the
market. ard that wildlife conser-
vationists need not fear because
all phases OF the poison are con-
sidered before it is given an OK
They say that ii is checked for
it's lnsect-kilhnG properties. its
effect on soils and crops, on hui
mans and domestic animals, and
its effect on birds, fish. reptiles,
wild animals and shellhSh.
Maybe 50, but the most COM
plete survey put out by the y. S.
Department of Agriculture deal
ing with insects and insecticides
is its 1852 Yearbook. and there
is not a single section in its 780
pages of text dealing solely with
the effects Of insecticides on Wild
lifel In the part entitled Warn
ings as to Insecticides" there are
cautions about the insect killers
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11

the green light from the Commission may
not come for several months.
All sources in the television industry
seem to agree that objections will be few
Since the committee proposing the new sys-
tenn is supported by the developers of the
original color system approved by the FEC,
there is something close to unanmity of
approval of the new ssytem in the tele-
vision industry.
We are inclined to agree with Repre-
sentative Charles A. Wolverton, New Jer-
sey Republican, and chairman of the Com
merce Committee Of the House of Repre-
sentatiVes, that the FEC will probably be
able to dispense with further proceedings
after September 8th. The Commission has
gone about approving the new color system
cautiously and every safeguard has been
taken to protect the public from piema-
ture action. 1t appears that the, industry
and the American consumer, are now both
eager for color television and that an ac-
ceptabe system can be put into production
as soon as the FEC grants its approval
This approval should be given as quickly as
possible.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11
Double Check

Ending of tire drought and va
cations came in about the same
time
The arrival of Mr., Gray Nor
man IN the county gives the great
est feeling of jov to all No great
er medal can ever be placed on
any soldier than that his friends
and relatives we're proud to have
him back. Mr. Norman is home
and welcome!
Now it's back to school that
puts new wrinkles in your brow
always something to fret you
if you are of the worrying kind
and most of us are. That's
why SO few ever get TO be PresI-
dent.
Now, at this time, as Hon.
James Lat:mer says, "Vrginia's
powerful and conservative Demo-
cratic organization, sometimes at
tackled as the Byrd machine" will
move into high scar. Why for such
change of face? These same
gang voted Republican in the
Presidential election No?-Well,
their influence was sadly spent in
that direction I don't see need to
get panicky at this time what
ever they are they have lost their
right to be called consistent
Mine friend, John Hamlet says
Whitaker writes poetry and
wrong politicians thanks for
the tip. l always enjoy seeing
you. Among others visiting Us was
MI j. F. Redd, who sees the writ
er and still reads-the greatest
of all is friends.
Thanks for reading,
Yours. j. MARVIN BROWN
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11

DAM was welcomed on last Sunday, the
- first in such proportions in this area
since the middle Of July. Parched soil
drank in the life-giving rain and brighter
outlook came to those who are dependent
upon the fruits of the soil
Crop losses this year are not to be mini
mixed. especially through this section of
Southsde Virginia. Corn losses create en-
ergencies for stock-raisers as does the re-
ducton in the hay crop. Governor Battle
appeared Tuesday before the L. S. Agricul
ture Department seeking Federal aid for
the critical area. There is reasonable assur-
ance that aid viii be had for hardship cases.
Though reduced in quantity and pos
siby in quality, the tobacco crop withstood
the prolonged drought better than other
crops. When the market opens it is expect
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11
KEEP VIRGINIA CLEAN!

Many insecticides do destroy
beneficial as we'll as harmful
forms Of life.
Without pesticides We would
have to find new weapons against
typhUs and bubonic plaques. ma
laria, yellow fever and other dis
eases.
Without peStjcidcse We would
have to pay more for poorer quail
ity fruits. vegetables. grains, wood
products and meats.
Most pesticides can be used
safely, with the least possible
damage TO beneficial Wildlife if
care and knowledge arc employ
ed in their application.
More study Of their long-range
effect on wildlife is needed.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11
How Courage Comes

Paul would not have helped
Timothy if all he had said was:
Be brave! He goes on to show
him how. He points to himself as
an example-not by way Of con-
ceit but simply to demonstrate
that he knew whereof he spoke.
First he says Il know him :.
! am persuaded that he is able
:. T.. :" Christian courage is based
on God, not ourselves. AS John
expressed it. Greater is he that
is in you than he that is in the
world" Then Paul urges Timothy
to look to God, not to man, for
final approval. This always works.
On the other hand, Christian cour-
age is not hoping God will do it
all. We have to combine faith
with action. Stir to a fame"
says Paul, 1.-The gift that is in
you" God endows US with ability
to do all we need to do and to be
all we need TO be; but it is up to
us.
BASED on outlines copyrighted by the
Division Of Christian Education. Ma
tionai Council Of the Churches Of Christ
in the u. s. A. Released by Com m unity
Press SeryIce.l
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11
Guest Editor
GENERAL WAINWRIGHT

Jonathan NJ Wainwyioht he
came hero III defeat in the ma
ior military action il which lie
was the leader. For his heroic
leadership in defending Coweoi-
dor and Bataan against the Jan
anese he was awarded the Medal
Of Honor He and his men held
out far longer than could justly
be eXrected When surrender
came there vas no longer any
choice but to surrender. General
Wainwright and his men were
great in defeat; the American
people recognized the fact: the
men of Corre9: dor and Bataan
were heroes and will remain be-
roes in the minds of Americans.
Few military leaders have ex-
rerienced tougher. a more trag-
ic situation than that of General
Wainwright when Macarthur left
him in command Of a hopeless sit
uation. Bat thai is what u. litarv
men are prepared TO face and
they accepted it to the fun and
he and his men acted far beyond
the command of duty
Jonathan M Wainwrigkt died
at the age of 10 in private life,
following AZ years of military
service. HIS place in our military
annals is as securely high as that
of the comparable generals who
won their batuieS-,The Lynch
burg NeWS)
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11
CATS EAT CUCUMEERS

Warsaw. N Y - Puzzled be-
cause some animal was gnawing
the cucumbers, Mr., and Mrs
Frank Redding stayed up one
night to watch-and found two
neighborhcod cats contelltedly
munching the cucumbers.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11

Americansm: Business man, praising
American free enterprise, private initia-
tive and the competitive system and be-
longing to an association which works to
prevent competition and uphold prices.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11

way OF lie "A
slave morality"
Perhaps we Chris
tians are to blame
for this, because
we have some
times rated humil-
ity as the top vir-
tue, and also be-
cause we have not
always set the ex-
ample Of a cour-
Speo,1S life R,it
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11

In coal mining, fire boss" is an
old term still applied to safety
inspectors.
Of Alabama S annual production
of almost II million tons of BIZ
luminous coal. about two thirds
comes from Jefferson County.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11

a true Christian is not a dish-rag
sort Of person, worm without
backbone. He finds need for brav-
cry quite as much as any hero in
the world First of all he needs
courage for his tasks, as Paul
pointed out to his young friend
Timothy. The everyday tasks, of
course; but Paul meant something
specially Christian. Paul was an
experienced missionary, and
very brave one; Timothy was a
much younger missionary, and APP
parently not a naturally brave
man. The work to which Timothy
had been called is, after all, the
same to which all Christians are
called. Let US name two items:
personal witness to Christ, and
sharing the gospel with the world
Isn't it just these two tasks that
scare the average" Christian to
death? Most church members
would rather do almost anything
else but 60 out and make calls
on strangers inviting them to unite
with Christ.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11
Christian Courage
Lesson for Sept. -. 1853

NOBODY loves coward. But
L Christian courage is a very
special kind. A brave man may
be mean one; a brave man may
be selfish and cruel man too.
But not a brave Christian! Chris
tian courage is not something UNI
connected with the rest of life.
Christian courage is one of a chain
OF virtues, not loose jewel by
itself. The courage of Chris
tian is Qike that of others) some
times Of the body. sometimes of
the mind and spirit. 1t is different
from ordinary courage both in the
why and the how,
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11

effect on everything but Wildlife.
But VOLTS report boils down
to this:
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11

A smart lawyer can find case" to
uphold any act of man.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11

Getting something for nothing is the
life work of some individuals
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-09-11

Why Courage?
Some persons who do not under
stand Christianity have called this