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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-01-12
IN MEMORIAM

PRICE-In loving memory Of our
mother and grandmother. Mrs.
Sallie r. Price, who died January
IL, 1910.
The happy hours we once enjoyed
How sweet their memory still
But death has left loneliness
The world can never fill.
Daughter and granddaughter ltr
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-01-12
NOTICE

FARMS-1f you want your farm
sold or want TO buy a farm. See
w. c Canada, Peoples Bank Bldg.
Farmvllle. Va l-8-2tp
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-01-12


SWEDISH MASSAGE for reliev-
ing pain from GRIPPING arthritis
and rheumatism. Are you ner-
vous? Having headaches? Start
ing with a cold? Careful attention
given to doctors prescriptions. A
Y. Putney, Masseuse, Phone 1853
1-12-6tp
REDUCE-Don't put off until to-
morrow what you can take eff to-
day Free yourself of unshghtly
bulges easily and safety, using the
McLeyy system. Farmyille Health
Service Center. Phone 1853.
1-19- 6D
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-01-12

Inrreasina efficiency in coal
utilization has been notable
technoloelcal trend ~ this cDmrv.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-01-12

LOTS Ten residential lots, near
Motion High School, Zion Hill
Road, 25Xl40 it. sold in groups OF
three. Some water available j.
w McLendon. Phone 958M, 824
So. Main st. Farmville l8-4tp
BULLS -Four registered Hereford
bulls, Domino strain. 3 polled, one
horned, 6 to s months old j M
Putney. Guinea Mills. Va l8-3tp
YELLOW CORN r. E. Quarles.
Meherrin. Va. 1-12-2p
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HERD SIRES for $50. Sired by
BoWmon December Demple King;
sired by son Of Pobst Burke Dan
dy out of good purbred dams.
Chasa Fldley. r. 600. Farmville.
r. F. d. No. l-l2-1t
COSMETICS custom fitted You
don't select gloves in an othand
way Why Judge make up and
skin products of the face? Wrong
formulas. wrong shades are too
hard on your pocketbook Smart
women refuse to take risks.
Thousands are turning to beau
" counselors for their cosmetics.
Free facial and skin analysis.
Health Service Center, Farmville
Phone 1853. l-12-6p
SPENCER Individually design
ed supports for health, style
beauty Careful attention given
to doctors instructions in fitting
orthopedic supports. Annie v
Putney, Farmville. Phone 468
1-l2-6tp
INSURANCE disqualification.
accident and disability policies,
fire, auto, etc. Mrs. Annie v Put
ney. Farmvillc. Phone 468. l-l2-6p
RABBTTS-checker giant, New
Zealand. good stock. Breeding
age. several colors HutcheS for
sale also Remington nolseleSss
typewriter cost 5000 sell at S85
Good condition Portable type
writer ribbons. standard size
black. s275 dozen. c H. Palmer
Buckingham. ll2-2tp
BUIL-one white face registered
age 2'2 years old. Goode Daniel
Abilene. Va. l-l2-lp
SINGER SEWING MACHINE
guaranteed by Singer $3.50 up.
Terms SIS down. IS a month. Sing
er Sewing Center. PA N Main.
Phone GA l-l2-lt
ANTIQUE S1DEBOARDe-3 doors.
. drawers empire design If inter-
csted. call 276 TO make appoint
ment to see l-l2-2t
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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-01-12
FOR SALE

WAREHOUSE on Main street.
Farmville, Va approximately 49,
600 square feet floor space. Avail
able when we move into new
building now u.ider construction.
Cali 286 or contact Farmville
Grocery Company. Farmville. Vir-
ginia. 10-2-tf
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-01-12

out machinery and tools that can
be repaired in the farm shop,
Dull cutting tools and machines
in improper condition often cause
farmers many DISAPPOINTING hours
and wasted energy in the spring
when they 20 to their fields in
preparation for 4 new years crop
The vocational agriculture de-
partmant invites all farmers to
take advantage of this service
which is without cost for the use
Of the shop equipment; however,
farmers are expected to furnish
all repair parts and do their own
work under the supervision OF Mi.
Lee.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-01-12

Distributors
Wholesale Retail
SERVICE
McCulloch Chain Saws
Homelite Chain Saws
Tillitson Carburetors
Auto-Lite
Generators 6-12 volt
Starters 6-l2 volt
Full Batteries 6-l2 volt
Ign. Systems 6-12 volt
Auto-Lite Warranty Service for
New car Dealers
United Motors Service
Delco Remy
Briggs Stratton
Clinton
Parts and service for all STAN
dard make chain saws
F. w. SHANABERGER &
SONS
Phone 998
Farmville, Va, Route AGO East
Virginia S Largest Power Chain
Saw Dealer
Trades Terms
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-01-12

POSTED SIGNS = SC each on
tagboard All weather board for
25c. Please include postage when
ordering by mail. l0c minimum
postage. The Farmville Herald
Office, Farmville, Virginia l0-9-tf
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-01-12

WOOD - Mixed wood Troy
Johnson or Horace Wright. Farm
vile. 12-25-18p
FIOUR-Guaranteed. 100 lbs.
S595. Osborn Brothers 1-l-7p
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-01-12

WHY WORRY about troublesome
skin infections. Try V-J-O. Grays
Drugs. 12-4-tfp
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-01-12

BUIL-one white face registered
age 2'2 years old. Goode Daniel
Abilene. Va. I-l2-lp
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
Barber Shoppers
Elect Officers

AT a recent meeting of the mem
hers of the SPEBSQSA, in other
words, the Society for the Preser-
walton and Extension Of Barber
Shop Quartet Singing in America,
the following officers we're elected
H. Taft Oursler, president; Wayne
Hamilton, vice-president; Harold
Ashby, secretary; Herbert Leigh
ton, treasurer; Jay Bell, immediate
past president Members Of the
executive board are S. T. Naylor,
Jesse Ashby and Harold Holsopple.
Russell Fl. Brown is the director.
Oursler said the group was plan
ming to increase its membership
so that the organization would be
able to bring another Parade
Night such as the Night of Har-
mony held last spring, for the
people Of this area to enjoy. Those
who enjoy singing will be wei
come. Those interested may con-
tact any officer or member of the
group
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
. eDVah Must lead /.

We read almost everywhere this year that church mem
berhp is the increase that there more interest among
youth in church activities that Christians show aware
Of their responsibility to the world
So it was quite shock to read the statements Of a
minister from iron curtain country Czechosovala declaring
the "so-caed Christian civilization is disinegrating.
Christian nations ceasing lead the world" This minis
spoke the World Council Of Churches assembly at
EVANSTON Ill., where churchmen Of IS countries have gather
ed to talk of Christ. the Hope Of the World.
Whether or he realized that he could say nothing
ateng about the free world lest he be seized the minute
he returns his home land do not know but it may well
suggestion anyway for all OF US to take stock Of
our Christian attitudes Maybe we're se-satisfied.
Have failed to advance any plan to establish peaceful
cooperation in the world and to assist other nations in their
struggle against misery, poverty and ignorance? Have
provided homes in country for children where God
is honorcd and where parents worship regularly with their
families?
Catholic Bishop early this year in Cleveland declared
that unless learn what the Romans failed learn at
height of their powehat not by bread alone does
live but by every word that proceeds from the mouth Of God
very strength will crush eyentualy.'
A month ago heard young men and women who had
either been in foreign countries exchange students
foreign students in this country exchanges In
tries they familiar with they said apparently the people
did not take their religion seriously They irregular in
church attendance declaring it customary for
youth to church only three times year Attend
percentage much higher in this country be
but the accusation of the Czech minister all Of
so-caed Christian nations falling on job some
where.
The high birthrate since World War II has restored the
percentage Of child members adult members churches
Of this nation and is the present responsibility adults to
set the example and that these youth grow Christian
understanding Of this life that looks toward greater life
beyond. For these youth will take the lead tomorrow
we have redoube our Christian efforts to keep ahead
Of Communist advances this earth we'd do well exert
that extra push We would be surprised at the result
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
Seven Births Occur

Seven births occurred at the Gar
rett County Memorial hospital in
Oakland during the week, five
girls and two boys.
On the 18th a daughter to Mr.
and Mrs. Arlington B. Fries, route
2, Oakland
On the 18th a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Owen B. Frazee. Oakland.
On the 18th son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Freddie l.. Lockhart, Terra
Alta, w. Va.
On the 18th daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. George w. Davis, Rowles-
burg, w. Va; a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Edward Gittere,
route /, Friendsville; a daughter
to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence 7. Stark,
Oakland; daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Carlton 7. Knox, Bittinger.
During the week 80 persons
were admitted as patients and 80
persons We're discharged.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
Cows Need TB Test,
Authorities Advise

Farm and dairy people We're be
ing advised this week that all COWS
supplying milk for sale in Mary
land must be tested in
accordance with rules and regula-
tions Of Federal and State authori-
ties Information was being given
out by DR.. Arthur +. James, county
health officer, and G. b. Miller,
sanitarian for the health depart
ment.
The tuberculin test must be
made at least once a year, accord
ing to the regulations, and test
records or official notice that the
herd has been tested must be avail
able at the Health Department Of
flee. No accredited areas will be
accepted after January, 1855.
Health authorities here said this
week that all diaries and milk pro-
ducers for the Oakland milkshed,
whether FROM Marvland o. Wet
yiro;nia would mood - co,,,,I,,
with Tho tos+ ,aorIation Tho t,yo
n,iII, roeoivi,o stations IN Oal,l.od
wore .ond;,,o ont ,otico. mi. wool,
"a tbo;r .binnor.
~, ne looeie''i,l requirement. = an
"oo',i0il ~ 'i'e ~ ueelioSls 'eS'
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
for
Turkey Festival
Is Being Arranged

At the first annual dinner Of the
Garrett County Turkey Growers
festival, to be held next Friday,
August 27, the committee has ar
ranged for some entertainment.
The DUSTY" Shaver Show, from
radio and television, now located
at keyser, Will furnish the enter
tainment with novelty, comedy,
songs and instrumental numbers
The dinner will be served at the
Deep Greek Lodge at McHenry
from to 8 o'clock EST.
The dinner committee plans to
check on ticket sellers on Tuesday
evening. Committee members said
anyone who plans to attend can
help by purchasing their tickets in
advance. Tickets are for sale at
Acorn Associates, Browning, Inc,
Oakland; Casselman Motor COM
pany, George Diefenbach, Grants
vile; Ray Beckman, Curt Miller,
Bob Reckner, Herman Schmidt,
Swanton; Pete Ridder, Bill Bow
ers and kelIey's store, McHenry;
Wilkins Tavern, Accident; June
Wicklow, Addison; Hoyes Com
munity Store, Hoyes.
Watkins of those unable to
plan in advance will be welcome,
the committee declared. A souvenir
menu program is being planned.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
To Plan Autumn
Glory Excursion

The Mt. Top Chamber of Com
merce has arranged a meeting for
Monday night to discuss plans for
the annual Autumn Glory excur-
sion and festival. The meeting will
be at the fire hall in Oakland at
o'clock.
Tentative date for the autumn
glory event is Sunday, October 3.
Charles l.. Briner, secretary to
the Chamber of Commerce, said
that Earl Poorbaugh, director Of
information for the state Of Mary
land, at Annapolis, and a repre-
sentative from the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, would be on hand.
The meeting is for all interested
persons.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
To Elect Three
Supervisors For
Soil District

Three supervisors Of the Gar
rett Soil Conservation District are
to be elected on Monday, August
30, it was announced. Official no.
ticc to that effect is published in
today's issue, the State Soil Con-
servation committee notifying eli
gibIe voters where they may cast
their ballots
Polling places have been set up
at First State Bank, Grantsville,
I1icndsvillc National bank. Friend
Stockyard, Accident; office Of the
county agent, postofficc building,
Oakland; and Miller's store at
North Glade.
An eligible voter was defined as
all persons or corporations who
occupy farm land in the district
either as owners, lessees, renters
or tenants
Every three years three persons
are elected in the district. The
other two members of the five
man group are appointed by the
state and they have two more years
to serve. Present appointees are
Foster Yost, Accident; and Emer-
son Bishoff, Friendsville Those
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
Moose Lodge Plans
Family Homecoming

The Oakland chapter of the
Loyal Order Of Moose is planning
a Moose family homecoming over
the Labor Day weekend. The dates
are September 3. A and 6.
There will he five rides and a
number of concessions set up on
the old Sweeney lot, adjacent to the
Moose hall. and huge Labor Day
parade is being planned for Mon
day, September 6, , O'Clock DIST.
Invitations have been sent to bands,
fire companies, drum corps and
other organizations throughout the
Tri- State area. Donald Stemple is
parade chairman, and he is hoping
for parade the size Of those which
formerly took place here on Labor
Day when the Knights of Pythias
conducted their annual picnic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
Football Candidates
To Report August 80

Word was sent out this week by
Kyle Wilson, athletic director at
Southern High school, for all can
didates for the football team to be
at the Southern High gymnasium
on Monday morning, August 30, at
9 o'clock for an initial practice
session.
Wilson said sixty boys already
had signed up to play and had OBJ
tanned the consent of their par
ents, but he said there may be
others who are interested and he
would like to have all interested
boys report the first day.
Wilson, James DeMOss and Leon
ard Richie are planning to at
tend a football clinic at Cumber-
land on Monday, August 23, where
Milton F. Springer, member of
the national football rules commit
tee, will be consultant. DeMoss
will be head football coach at
Southern this year and Ritchie will
be his assistant.
The opening game will be played
September 25, at Oakland, against
the West Virginia Deaf school, of
Romney.
Wilson said that members of the
Potomac Valley Football Officials
association would work all football
games. There will be three officials
for each game.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19

telephone company. The answer, as
displayed in Oakland this week,
is an automatic telephone answer
ing device, which makes it possible
for callers to receive and leave a
message, even though you might
not be home.
Attached to the telephone set,
the instrument is about Is inches
square and nine inches high. Be
fore leaving the home or office,
the user transcribes an appropri-
ate message, stating that he is not
available, and may also add other
information such as where he can
be reached or when he will return
When an incoming call is received,
this message is given to the call
ing party, and if desired the person
calling may leave a brief message,
which will be recorded by the ma
chine.
Upon returning, the user plays
back" the incoming calls through
the regular telephone set. AS many
as 20 incoming messages may be
handled.
Richard X. Dayton, manager of
the local office, said the device
has proven valuable to professional
and business persons who are not
always in their offices, and could
be of value to any person who re
ceives a large number Of calls, or
calls of an important nature.
A demonstration has been re-
ceived by the office here, and is on
display in the telephone company's
quarters next to the Maryland
Theatre.
OF course, it does cost something.
The installation charge is $1,000,
and the charge thereafter is $3.50
per month. Maintenance is taken
care of by the telephone company.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
Girl Scout Troops
End Camping Period

Mt. Lake Park and Oakland Girl
Scouts returned OF their homes on
Sunday after weeks camping at
the Boy Scout camp on Deep Creek
Lake.
Adult leaders included Miss Cara
Weber, Mrs. Betsy Sukow, Mrs.
John Veader, Misses Helen Louise
Halned and Heather Robinson.
There were twenty-five campers,
Patricia Bowers. Brenda Davis,
Barbara Rodcheaver, Sandra Orr,
Patricia Campbell, Brenda DeBer-
ny. Cynthia Mace. Gail Naylor,
Jarleth Dewitt, Donna Schmidt,
Connie Evans, Susan Tichnell, Bar
hara Compton, Stephanic Jordan,
Nancy Record, Carolyn Flaherty,
Mary Ann Nally, Monica Robinson,
Patty Dewitt, Sherry Hardcsty,
LOIS Davis, Jean Henry, Eileen
Taskcr, Susan Gibson and Donna
Ensminger, the latter Of Cumber-
land
The group operated under point
system and Patrol No. ,, headed by
Brenda Davis, with 3,9l1 points,
was declared the best one Nancy
Record was named the best camp
en-, with Brenda Davis second. Hon
orablc mention went to Barbara
Rodeheaver, Patricia Campbell and
Gail Naylor Sherry Hardesty won
the good grooming contest.
Handicraft and music classes
were held daily along with various
other kinds Of activity, including
field day, masquerade and sea-
venger hunt Parents night was OBJ
served Thursday and the group saw
a film on forest fires on Friday
night.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
To Give Concert

The Mt. City Band will give a
band concert next Thursday even
ing, August 26, for the benefit Of
the emergency March of Dimes
drive. Arrangements were made
through the Civic club of Oakland,
Mrs. E. r. Jones, president.
The concert will be held on the
Episcopal church lawn and will be
gin at 7 O'clock
1t was also announced that a
benefit square dance would be held
in the Moose Hall on Saturday,
August 28, from 9 to II o'clock.
The musicians are donating their
time and the Moose club is do
mating the hall. Admission will be
81 per couple.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
Power House Is
Hit BY Lightning

Garrett county experienced an
other severe electrical storm on
Monday evening, but escaped with
comparatively little damage in
comparison to other areas. Another
tornado-like storm struck in sec
tons of Tucker County, w. Va,
while strong winds unroofed a
barn and blew down trees in the
Aurora Eglon section.
Two people were killed by
lightning in Pittsburgh where the
storm also seemed to center
In Garrett county a bolt of
lightning entered the power house
of the Pennsylvania Electric com
pany at Sines, striking a generator
and filling the entire building with
smoke There was damage to the
exterior of the building and also
to the insulation around the gener-
ator The Oakland fire department
was called but was not needed as
no blaze resulted.
Ralph Harsh, Is, son of Mr.. and
Mrs Freeman Harsh, was brought
to the Garrett County Memorial
hospital after lightning had struck
a tractor on which he was seated
He was treated by DR.. Joseph Al
varez and released from the hos
pital yesterday.
High wind blew off a barn roof
on the property of Freeman Teets,
near Aurora, and felled a number
Of trees in that area. Some of the
trees blocked us. route so for a
short time and traffic was re-
routed over the Eglon-Silver Lake
road. Mr. Teets had just completed
filling his barn that day. A group
of neighbors gathered at the farm
and restored the roof the following
day
The twister that hit Tucker
county carried woman some dis
lance but dropped her unhurt. She
was Mrs. Dixie Moore, 35, who re-
ceived only cuts on her legs in her
flight through space
A house, barn and two out
buildings at the farm of Mr.. and
Mrs. Godfrey Moore, on Pifer
mountain, eight miles northwest
of Parsons, were practically de-
stroyed. One of the occupants, Mrs.
Godfrey Moore, 68, was hospital
lied, suffering from shock. The
roof and second story of the frame
home were deposited in the front
yard. The twister cut path about
a city block wide but no other
homes or buildings were in it's
path.
Rain was plentiful in the Oak
land area Monday evening, and
also on Sunday morning from
o'clock until about noon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
Civic Club Names
Committee Leaders

Chairmen of various depart
ments of the Civic club Of Oak
land, were named Monday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. Fulcher
P. Smith, program chairman. The
appointment was for the year
1954-l955,
Americanism, Mrs. ". w Grant;
American Home, Mrs. Paul B. Nay
Tor; civil defense, Mrs Wilbur
Close; crippled children, Mrs Wal
ter w. Dawson; education, Mrs.
Wade Meese; geriatrics, Mrs
Howard Turner; legislation, Mrs.
Neil Fraley; literature and poetry,
Mrs. Ralph f. Weber; music, Mrs.
Russell H. Brown; membership.
Mrs. Homer Bennett; penny art
fund, Miss Rose Mitchell; public
health, Mrs. William Browning;
youth conservation, Mrs. Hugh
Echard; publicity, Mrs E. l. Baum
gartner magazine, Mrs. +. H..
Field; parliamentarian, Mrs. +. q,
Tower; ways and means, Mrs.
Harry White.
The underlying theme for the
year will be on Americanism with
the programs considering the civic
needs of the community. Full de
tails are to be announced.
Mrs. Ray Jones, president, eX-
planned the critical need for the
Emergency March of Dimes appeal
to continue research work against
polio.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
Family Picnic Held

A family picnic was held at the
Lewis Killius residence in Mt. Lake
Park on Sunday. Present were Mr..
and Mrs, Frank Hanton and daugh-
ter, Edith, and Frederick Sebold,
Oil City, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer
Sebold and Margie Sebold, Con-
nellsville, Pa; Mr. and Mrs. Car
roll Miller, Oakland; Mr.. and Mrs.
George Hullinger and daughter,
Susan, Reading, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Sebold and James Sebold.
Toledo, o.; Mr.. Helmick, Manning
ton, w Va; William NJ. Sebold.
Oakland; Mrs. Qrpha Roy, Mt.
Lake Park.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19

The installation Of the telephone
service to people of the Bittinger
area is now nearing completion,
according to schedule, it was an
nounced this week by Richard K.
Dayton, local manager of the G..
and P Telephone company
AS of today there remained only
about so telephone poles to be
erected of the 1000 necessary to
provide the service to the IS sub
scribers in that area. Mr. Dayton
said that some ten miles of wire
are still to be strung.
All telephones have been in
stalled, and all office equipment
which was installed several weeks
ago is now in the process Of being