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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-17

Needed are fence to enclose the field :;
running water and field house for the
comfort of the players and the spectators :;
bleachers and an additional seeding Of
grass to make q thick sod. The recreation
council had gone as far as it could through
material donations, and the $4,000 will be
used to buy these facilities which could
not be donated
Development of this recreation center
is an example of what the citizens will
and can do when their interest is solicited
III worthwhile project to make this com
munity better place in which ii live For
some years recreation facilities have been
needed and under excellent leadership dur
ing the past three years remarkable pro-
gress has been made toward an athletic
field. with the expenditure Of a limited
amount of money.
We trust that the goal will be reached
and the field viii be ready for recreation
by next Spring
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-17
Cotton Crop

Mr. earlier cotton forecast that
a large crop would be planted,
despite the Governments request
for a sharp cut, is being fully
realized The indicated yield of
IS 100000 base compares with the
l942-195l average of l2.215000
bales. Including the August ear
ryover Of 5,500.000 bales. total
supplies for the 1953-l954 season
will be around 2l,100.O00 bales. or
about 100000 bales above in
dictated domestic consumption and
exports. A lot Of cotton planters
will demand Government loans
this season Cotton farmers will
pay for this splurge by a sharp
cut in the 1854 national cotton
acreage allotment
Farm Price Outlook
Although I expect total cash
receipts from farm marketinPs to
decline moderately in 1854. they
still will be sizeable. Farmers on
the whole should continue to
prosper However, certain sections.
like Kansas, the dairy states and
parts of the Southwest, are suffer
ing. The problems of farm sur
plus and workable and fair
price support program remain I'M
settled. Hard work. cost cutting,
promotional programs. and a put
ting OF the national interest above
that Of any one group will speed
the solution. I will discuss the
livestock situation in a later is
sue of this paper.
(These opinions of Roger w.
Babson are published in this paper
every Tuesday,
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-17

has published list Of articles which can
not be mailed overseas and such list is
available at all postoflces throughout the
country. The sending Of t. S money is also
prohibited to areas where the dollar is not
an accepted medium Of exchange.
Therefore, if YOU wish to be assured
that your Christmas present arrives over
seas in time, there are only few days
left for you to act. While the parcels might
be better late than never. they are most
welcome when they arrive I'M time for
Christmas
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-17
Lines To My Tor Cat

You sit around With sn1uqness and at ease
With freedom from all worry and from core.
Your time IS spent in doing as you please
With mony hours Of leisure time to spare
On q cushioned chair or d soft warm ruQ
You loziy loaf ond purr With DELIGHT
Or else outdoors in the dark YOU prow
Making tom cot coils on your friends oil night.
Compared to loyal dog who will Yield
A blind devotion, never asking Why,
It seems that you With your Oft changing eyes,
Are selfish, sef-centered tickle and sy
From sires Of yours who dwet beside the Nile
Where Phorooh's thought you either God or ink,
No doubt you got your calculating guile
And your indifference towards the sphinx
CotegoricoIly yours
L D Whtoker
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-17
TV In Color

nNE of the major radio and television
~ networks recently staged demonstra-
ton Of co ast-to-coaSt color television. An
audience of several hundred people includ-
ing executives of some of the ma or movie
studios watched the demonstration.
The demonstration was considered q
success, and those viewing the color re-
cepton in California transmitted from
New York; expressed their approval by
their applause 1t was after agreed that
the color Of the picture was equal to any
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-17
Alcohol Mash

A former nuisance residue has
caught the farmer fancy Demand
for livestock and poultry feeds
made from the spent mash used in
alcohol distillation has scared in
the past 10 years. During the latest
l2-month period farmers spent $28,-
100000 for distillers' feeds. Before
scientists discovered that the high
protein content of the mash made
it good food for cattle and
poultry, the material had been re-
garded as a waste-disposal head
ache
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-17
Care for Tools
And Save Money
Put Tools Awoy
Clean and Dry

Save money and time on next
years garden by caring for tools
and supplies this fall SO they Will
be in good condition for use next
spring
BY the end of the season many
home owners, even those with
small gardens and grounds. often
have more Of an investment in
equipment and supplies than they
realize. An inventory Of these items
would show that it pays to save
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-17

+. President Eisenhower declared
his Administration aimed TO Gre
ate a balanced but ADVANCING
economy and prosperity in this
country" not subject to regimen
tation or influence by pressure
groups.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-17
The Blitz

THE whirlwind campaign to raise $4,000
for the recreation council on last Wed
nesday was success. A total of over
$500 was pledged during the afternoon
and the next morning On Saturday, several
people sent in voluntary contributions
which swelled the total. The entire amount
was not raised but the spirit Shown both
by solicitors and contributors indicates the
deep interest in this movement Not more
than half of the people interested in this
project have been seen and it is to be ex-
pected that the entire amount will be in
hand when the remainder of the people
have contributed.
Baseball by Spring" win be possible,
because the people of this community want
it. SO far remarkable progress has been
made in grading and seeding the baseball
field on Longwood playground. Machine
work, grading, seeding, as we'll as mater
ials have been donated to the recreation
council to construct a suitable field.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-17
8abson Discusses
1853 Crop Situation

Early last summer I discussed
the 1859 crop outlook which then
was more o. less tentative. Now
The overall situation is more
clearly defined Despite the va
carries OF summer and early fall
Aeathtr me outlook j. for tho
bird LARGEST total production Of
record
nature Has Been Kind
Mos Of my carries crop fore
casts have been well borne out.
Cor instance. another billion
bushel-plus wheat crop already
has been harvested. with much to
pare Total supplies fof the 1855
1854 season would. in fact. prove
aXtEmely bu GcI>omr were ii rot
q the Government support pllce
1921 bH5.,l c2ational aver
ee at To- I1,n Wnep' farmers
lre taking good advantage of the
IAN Wn'rl means tha, prices
nay average somewhat higher.
The gimmick however. is this. An
official curb on 1854 acreage The
piper must be paid
BeloW-average crops Of barley
oats and rye have been harvested.
Nevertheless. supplies OF these
Frains should suffice for indicated
requirements HIGHER prices should
ujc over the longer term. The
'laxseed crop Of BOIL 900 bu h.
lis is slightly above the l-year
average and VIII prove ADEQUATE
Although drought sharply reduc-
ed Soybean prospects. the indicat
ed U S outturn Of 259483 600
bushels is 10 per cent above the
l0-year average. Including record
farm stocks, total supplies will
easily suffice for 1953-la54 re-
quiremants Yet oorh flaxsced
md Soybean prices may work lit
.e higher as the season advances.
Fail Crop Prospects
Last Sumemr's loC@ hot dry
pell cut the nations corn pros
poets, but not enough to cause
zeal concern The indicated crop
If around 3.200,O00.o0 bushels is
slightly under the 1852 outturn.
out still Is per cent above the av-
erage. 1t should suffice. since the
rarryover was of average size.
The support price Of SLIGO a bush
el (national average will see
marketing pressure. Later in the
season, the price support pro-
cram and the prevailing favorable
feeding ration may result in some
what higher average prices.
The edible dry bean crop this
year probably will be in the vi
entity of 17.730.o00 bags 100
pounds each), only slightly under
the 10-year average. and Will east
ly go around. Prices are under sea
sonal pressure. but should recover
over the LONGER term. The U. S.
potato crop of close to 374.0 00,-
900 bushels is about per cent
below the 10-year average. but
we'll above normal domestic con-
suption MY June forecast Of a
big Y, S. rice crop is being we'll
borne out, in fact, it will set d
record high. Current price weak
ness in both potatoes and rice
should be followed by some recov-
a,.y over thn lorue,. town,
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-17
Marshall Public Servant

IL recent press conference, President
- Dwight D. Eisenhower was asked if he
would comment on a statement made by
prominent Republican politician about
General George c. Marshall. retired The
statement was an unflattering one about
the former Army Chief of Staff, Secretary
of State and Secretary of Defense.
President Eisenhower replied that, in
his opinion, General Marshall was one of
the great patriots he had known in his
life. He also praised Marshall as one of the
ablest men and one of the most dedicated
men he had ever encountered He termed
Marshall one of the real public servants of
our times
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-17
Mail Overseas Gifts

THE Postoffice Department says Novem-
: Der 18th is a deadline for assured de-
livery Of parcels sent to service men and
women overseas. November 25th it is said,
is the deadline for sure delivery Of air
parcel post packages.
If you send Christmas parcels after
those dates, no assurance will be given as
to delivery prior to December 25th.
Fhe Department says parcels destined
for Japan and Korea, and other distant
localities in the Pacific, should be mailed
as quickly as possible. The Department
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-17

Government aid to communities
adversely affected by im,orts in
stead Of high protective tariffs has
been urged by business and labor
groups.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-17

spring.
tools from winter rusting and cor
rosion by putting them away clean
and dry. and also to save all left
over garden chemicals by keeping
them covered, dry, and not cold.
For convenience. high shelves or
ceiling racks in dry garages or
Easements may be a good place to
park tools and supplies for the win
ter
All tools should be thoroughly
clean and dry before putting away.
Sprayers need special attention be-
cause liquid sprays left against
metal parts may so clog and cor
rode the utensil that it Will be
ruined by spring.
To clean sprayers~ first empty
any leftover spray. then take the
sprayer apart and rinse several
times thoroughly with hot water.
let dry, put together loosely and
store in a dry place.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-17

Wilson urges U. S. and allies to
raise economic ceilings"
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-11-17

First half year aircraft saIes
squirt to $40 billion.
Evening star., 1953-08-07
2 District Men Buy
u. 5. Housing Project
In Bridgeport, Conn.

Two Washington men have
bought q Government defense
housing project in Bridgeport,
Conn.,, for $430, 900, the Public
Housing Administration has dis
closed.
The 176-unit development was
sold for $324,000 less than it cost
to built 1t 10 years ago.
Buyers were Philip Lustine, an
automobile dealer. and Charles
OShinsky, official Of an automo-
bile equipment and household
appliance firm.
They were required to pay
down only 20 per cent of the SELL
ing price, with PHA agreeing to
hold a 25-year, AZ per cent
mortgage for the balance. The
agency said the terms would be
substantially the same in other
forthcoming sales.
The Bridgeport sale was one of
a series the Government is plan
ming to hold in order to carry out
a long-delayed program ordered
by Congress to get the Govern
ment out Of defense housing
activity.
Sales Resumed.
Sales were begun several years
ago. but were halted by fear the
Korean war would create hous-
ing shortages in defense centers.
In the last year, sales have slow
ly been resumed. The Bridgeport
project was described as among
first to be "in shape" for sale.
Bids will soon be sought on other
Developments throughout the
country.
The Washington mems bid for
the Bridgeport project was the
highest Of Is submitted after
the apartments were offered in
May.
PHA's New York office han
died the sale. and said the trans
fer Of the IL brick buildings con-
tanning a total of 720 rooms,
was made Tuesday. The average
price Of each apartment was
about $2.4444.
Cost $754.OO0.
Total development cost of the
project in 1943 was $754 900.
PHA said depreciation since
then was figured at $4,000,
leaving a net book value of
$636, ,000-or $206, 900 more than
the selling price.
The book value did not take
into consideration any appreci-
alton in actual value as result
of rising building costs in the
last 10 years.
The defense housing project
was described as having been
substantially built. with poured
reinforced concrete walls on
concrete footings. Each of the
II buildings has 12-by-80-
foot basement.
The development occupies
more than eight acres of land
we'll within the Bridgeport city
Evening star., 1953-08-07

boundaries. It is called Black
Rock Village, and is one of about
IS similar permanent develop
ments and 80 temporary devel-
opmments which the Federal
agency is planning to dispose
Of soon in the New England
and Middle Atlantic States.
Evening star., 1953-08-07
Cumbodiun Stoqies

PHNOM PENN, Cambodia up.
There's new industry under
way in Cambodia-the growing
of tobacco. The first growing
tests were made in 1948. Despite
the war in Indo-C China against
the Communicated Wet Mini,
more and more tobacco has been
planted.
Evening star., 1953-08-07
WifeIy Devotion

HARTFORD. Conn. (P.-Mrs.
Joseph Sosinski, of Hartford.
figured out an unusual gift for
er husband. While he was
way on a trip, she had his auto
aobile painted and. with her
lwn hands, upholstered its in
erior. Mr.. Sosinski was more
han happy. His car is a 1928,
ir-cooled Franklin, and he
couldn't part with it for any
hing. While he's been driving
it, Mrs. Sosinski has used up
seven new cars.
Evening star., 1953-08-07

sponsored by the National Cap
ital. Parks tomorrow. A park
historian win conduct the tour.
Buses leave 1913 Fifteenth street
NV. at 8 am.
Evening star., 1953-08-07
Tour Of ButtIefieIds

A tour Of Civil War battletields
in the Fredericksburg tva0 Ma
tional . Military Park win be
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-10-08
Har TzeOn Holds
Dedication Of LIST
Sefer TOrah Tues.

Congregation Har Tzeon of
Montgomery County held a dedica-
ton ceremony for it's first Sefer
Torah, a gift of Mr.. Harry Sheer
of Washington, D. c., on Septem-
Der 90. A large gathering that
overlooked the Fig Auditorium of
B'Nai Israel Synagogue, where the
dedication was held, witnessed the
impressive service and heard out
standing Jewish religious and lay
leaders of the Washington area
speak on the significance of the
Torah and congratulate Har Tzeon,
a young congregation composed
in the main of young people, on
their rededication to the faith of
their forefathers.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-10-08

A three-cent postage stamp CON-
memorating the 25th Anniversary
of the Future Farmers of America
is to issued soon. The first day of
sale of the FLA stamp will be
October Is, in Kansas City, Mis-
souri,, during the annual National
FLA Convention. On the following
day, October IA, the FLA stamp
will be placed on sale in local post
offices throughout the country
where the local Postmaster has
requested it.
The Damascus Chapter of the
Future Farmers of America, under
the supervision of William w.
Miles, as adviser, are making plans
for many activities to commemor-
ate the Silver Anniversary of the
national organization of the Flu
ture Farmers of America. Judging
teams for dairy cattle, poultry, and
livestock are preparing for the an
nual FLA contest at the Frederick
Fair, Friday, October 9.
Other activities for the near
future include the Eighth Annual
Damascus Community Fair to be
held in the Agriculture Barn of the
Damascus High School, Thursday,
October %, and Friday, October
%, co-sponsored by the Damascus
Chapter of the Future Farmers
of America, the Future Home
makers of America, the Parent
Teacher Association, and the
Maryland State Fair Board. Re-
Gently elected officers for the COM
ing year are Jack Bell, president;
Frank Miele, vice-president; Floyd
Pearson, treasurer; Tommy Ward,
secretary; Henry King, reporter;
and Billy Windsor, sentinel.
Jack Bell, president of the Dam
ascus Chapter, will represent the
organization at the National FLA
Convention in Kansas City, Mis-
souri,, from October Is until Octo-
Der 16. Every fall, since the No
vember of 1928, delegates from
all of the many chapters have con-
vened inKansas City in connection
with the American Royal Livestock
Show. Twenty-Five years ago
Henry C. Groseclose, a teacher of
agriculture in the town of Buck
ingham, Va, was trying to mo-
tivate his pupils to take agricul-
ture more seriously. However, Mr..
Groseclose was having difficulties.
It seemed that the boys preferred
social prominence in their COM
munty in preference to agricul-
ture.
One day, overhearing a discus
sion of several students, who were
remarking about the FLA. -
First Families of Virginia"
Henry Groseclose interrupted to
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-10-08

in 1906. Mrs. Hawkins gave a
most interesting history of the
church from its early beginnings
to the present day.
The Library Committee of the
P-TA is endeavoring to add to the
schools magazine collection. They
would welcome donations of maya
zines from parents and friends.
Parents may send magazines to the
school by their children, and other
friends in thecommunity are asked
either to take them to the school
or if they need transportation for
them to cav Mrs. Edmund Burke,
Gaithersburg 6S3 il, and arrange
ments will be made to call for
the magazines. This small effort
on your part will be of great help
to the chihren and teachers at
the school and will be deeply
appreciated.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-10-08

inform these youngsters that be-
ing "bluebloods" was not the only
achievement in life. Then he in
formed his socially conscious
group that they were FLA. =
Future Farmers of Virginia.
This name made an impression, the
idea was developed, a constitution
and ritual was written and so
farming was removed from the
"pits of degradation" The Future
Farmers of Virginia attracted ma
toinal attention due othe excel
lent ideals, purposes, ceremonies,
and soon the Future Farmers of
America was formed with a de-
finite constitution formed by Mr..
Groseclose and his associates.
The Future Farmers of America
is comprised only of boys studying
vocational agriculture, who are re-
ceived into membership after an
informal and a formal initiation.
Each member must have a home
project and keep accurate records
on his project. The aim of every
member is to own a purebred pro-
ject. To encourage Improvement
in scholarship, to participate in
cooperative effort, to encourage
and practice thrift, and to develop
competent, aggressive, rural and
agricultural leaders are but few
of the many purposes of this ma
toinal agricultural organization.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-10-08

| Joined by Miss Mary Taylor and
Mr.. Edwin Carter, enjoyed pie
mic on Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Bell were
Sunday dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Sheets of Winchester.
WOODFIELD
The big news in Woodfield this
week was the wedding Sunday
evening at the church. We have
all read in story books about long
separated sweethearts coming to-
gether, but rarely in real life do
we met up with such an expert
ence. 1t was over so years ago
that young Cora King and William
Mathers did a little sparkling in
the approved style of the day.
Then things happened and the two
drifted apart. Young Cora King
met and married John Burdette.
They had a very happy life to-
gether and were the proud parents
of six children, five of whom are
living. Then Mr.. Burdette died
and Mrs. Cora King Burdette went
on, proud of her children, her IA
grandchildren and six great grand
children. Mr.. William Mathers
also married and had one child
and two grandchildren. Mrs.
Mathers also died.
Just six weeks ago, Mr.. Mathers
and Mrs. Burdette who had not
seen each other in over fifty years
met. Old interests were rekindled
and last Sunday in the Wesley
Grove Church in Woodfield in the
presence of their immediate fami-
lies Cora King Rurdette, rs, and
William J. Mathers, aged 70, were
united in marriage by the Rev.
Warren Firth. The couple will
make their home in Baltimore.
Mrs. Ava King spent several
days last week with Mrs. Downey
Duvall.
Mrs. Iona Burdette returned
home Monday from Montgomery
General Hospital and we are glad
to report is much improved.
Mrs. Eli Leishear, Mrs. Lucy
Gregg, Mis- Matte Parsley and
Miss Hetty Darby were among
those from Woodfield who attend
ed the meeting of the U. C. Me
Club in Laytonsville Monday.
Mrs. Raymond Kemp attended
the Homemakers Council meeting
and luncheon held at Grace Church
in Gaithersburg Monday.
Mrs. George Pope spent the
weekend with her daughter, Mrs.
Peggy Bogley, who has been i'll.
Mrs. Perry Burdette returned
Sunday from a visit with her
daughter in Selma, Alabama.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elgee Hawkins at
tended the Homecoming Day at the
Upper Seneca Baptist Church Sun
day. 1t was the 148th anniversary
of the church which was founded
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-10-08
John W. Lambert
Opens Western
Auto Store

The week of October 16 marks
the grand opening in Damascus of
one of the famous home-owned
and operated Western Auto Asso-
ciate Stores. Mr.. John VIM. LAM
bert is the owner of the new store,
located in the Gladhill Building.
Mr.. Lambert emphasizes that
eve are going to try to be the
friendliest store folks in the
Damascus area ever spent nickel
i'm. He welcomes all old friends
and customers of Western Auto
and hopes to make many new
friends in his store through
friendly and courteous service. The
famous Western Auto "Satisfac-
ton or Money Back" guarantee
will apply to every item purchased
in the store, according to Mr.. Lam
bert.
A tour of the store shows that
stocks have been selected accord
ing to the needs of Damascus and
the surrounding rural areas. Thou
sands of items for car, home, farm
and recreation will be offered, in
GLIDING many new items not
carried in the old store.
Almost all Of the merchandise
for the store will be purchased
from Western Auto Supply Com
pany, a nationally known merchan-
dising organization with a reputa-
ton for quality merchandise at
money-saving prices. Mr.. Lambert
explains it this way: "The Western
Auto Supply Company now has
over 5000 outlets from the Allan
tic Ocean to the Rocky Mountains.
By buying and selling in huge
quantities for all these retail out
let's they can operate on a smaller
margin of profit, and pass the
savings on to you through my
store.