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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-24
Gainesville

Mrs. Heutie Davis left on Dec,
Is for Lake City. Fla, where she
will spend the winter with her
daughter. Mrs. Jack Burgess and
Mr.. Burgess.
Mrs. q l., Blanton and daugh-
ter, Vivian spent the week end
with relatives in Chase City
Mrs. H. B. Pleasant. Mrs j.
Alex Ransume, Mrs. c. L. Blan-
ton, Misses Charlotte Pleasant
and Janice Blanton spent We'd
nesday in Richmond.
Rev and Mrs. Clark and daugh-
ter visited relatives near ClarkS-
Vile Friday and Saturday
Relatives from Richmond visit
ed Mrs. G l. Blan:on. Jr.. Sat
urday
Mrs. r. NJ, billiard spent Friday
in Richmond
Mr. and Mrs =. A. Ransome,
Jr., Mrs f. F. Fleming. Mrs.
Mary Updegrove. Mrs. F. D. Try
ing and Miss Martha Louise Dab
ney attended the bazaar and sup
per given by the PoWhatan Bap-
list Church Tuesday night. Mrs.
NJ E. Blanton was IN Richmond
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. william " Lon
don and girls. of Maryland, are
expected guests of the Ransomes
here for the Christmas holidays.
1t. Col Edward C. Snead and
wife have returned here to the
home Of DR. and Mrs. n 2.
Snead after spending some time
III Washington d G.
Miss katheine Ravens, OF Rich
mond. spent the week end with
her parents here.
A Christmas pageant viii be
given by the Gainesville Baptist
Church Sunday night by the sun
day school
The YWJA girls held their reg
ular meeting Monday night with
Mrs H. b. PleaSants A Christ
mas party was held by the OES
De Witt Clinton Chapter at the
Masonic Lodge Tuesday night
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-24
Ey Don Wheeler

WE WERE in dust covered
w box that sat in the corner Of
Mr.. Bankers attic All through the
year no one ever bothered about
us. but now, at Christmas time. we
knew that once again we would
be the center OF attrac action Grum-
bling and gruntmg. Mr.. Barker
lifted our box into his arms and
started down the attic stairs.
Being a rather plump fellow
with a stomach that protruded so
far he couldn't see his feet. he
was, | regret to say. somewhat
clumsy. About half way down the
stairs he stumbled and our box
went tumbling down the stairs. |
was uninjured. but I'm afraid
some OF my friends suffered from
the fall. A few minutes later we
were all unpacked and laid on the
huge dining room table.
We'll now. let's see. John" said
Mrs. Barker. We can use this
string Of lights. and this string
and. ohl We don't want to use
this old string again, John
They've been around here for
years. Throw them out in the
trash with these other things that
were broken when you fell"
] was shockedl For years I had
been used 10 decorate the Barker's
Christmas tree, and now. simply
because | was getting a little old.
they were throwing me OUT 1t is
true that my popularity with the
Bankers had declined through the
years. When was new | was
used at the top. but each year
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-24

ess to tlle WSCs of Centenary
Church. when there was a
Christmas party Mrs Conduit
Mathews presented the program,
which gas supplemented with
several Christmas carols. Mrs.
Strattons read n letter. just re-
ceived tilat day from "a missionary
In India. Betty Fairbanks There
was IL little more missionary news
winners III the three contest Of
which The hostess had charge
were MES Louis N Agee the Rev
F. r. Look and Mrs Thomas
Scott. There was an exchange Of
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-24

Christmas presents. which Wcft
laced around small lighted
rec There were decorations IN
Keeping with the season. There
were fourteen members present
Guests OF honor were the Rev.
=. p. Look. OF Cumberland. and
Mfrs r. { Davis Refreshments.
HIGH carried oltt the color
scheme OF red and green, con-
sisted OF home made cakes and
cookies. fruit Jelly, jelled minis
and peanuts. The group was IN
vited to meet with Mrs. Guy Al
len. in January.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-24
Trents Mill,

Christmas is with us and the
school children are enjoying their
Christmas holidays and the many
eifts and cards from their friends.
The Older people are aEso en-
Toying tiIe cards and q1ts which
they are pleased 10 Knox that
they have friends TO think OF
them with little remembrance
But the besl gift OF all IS The
gift OF our Savior which is for
all people through out the world
and through all the ages. What
wonderful gift
Mr.. and Mrs. Pink CWnby eX-
pect to spend the Christmas With
their two daughters, son-in-law
and granddaughter i'll North
Carolina
Mr.. and Mrs Charlie Whaley
from Richmond came zap sun
day and were in time for Sunday
School at Jones Chapel
With best wishes Tor each Of
Herald staff and its many read
ers May Gods blessing rest upon
us tnrough the New Year
Cotton prices fan after the GOOD
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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-24
Guinea

The Rev j. S. Orders the pas
tor, brought an inspiring Christ
mas MESSAGE to the congregation
at Guinea Church Sunday morn
ing.
Sunday afternoon guests at
HorS du Monde" were Mr.. and
Mrs, Stephen Thomas and family
u Richmond Sunday dinner
que Is were Mr. and Mrs Rob-
ert Lee DAVIS and daughter, Pat
rlcia Gail, Of Jackson Heights.
Mrs T. w. Blanton ana daugh-
ter Martha Elizabeth, Ct Guinea
Mills.
David Walker, of Washingt on.
d c. and Miss Page Walker, of
Arlington, were guests in the w
d Walker home Dec. II 20 Mrs
stuart McGhee and son, jimmy
oI Denb!gh, spent the week end
Others who enjoyed TIE Christ
mas dinners in the w. D walker
ONE on Sunday, Dec 10. were
}tuart McGhee. Of Denoleh and
MN and Mrs Joe Ben Palmore.
IF Richmond Charlie Palmore
raS a Sunday afternoon CUES 5.
J w Palmore was physically I'M
lble 10 be present.
NJ Sgt Warren Walker. of Co
'umDuS Ohio, arrived Saturday,
Dec l8, to spend the holidays
at his home. White Han"
Douglas Davis, Of Fort Ben
ming, Ga, reached home for the
holidays, III time TO attend SER
vices at Guinea Church. Sunday
morning
Dinner guests in the J +. Mea-
dor home on Sunday. Dec. 10.
were Mr. and Mrs Marvin Mea-
Tor ana son, jimmy, Winfrey
Meador, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Mannel and daughter Linda, all
Of Richmond
Dr., ana Mrs Wydham B Blan-
ton, Of Richmond We're at their
country home. West Hill" on
Saturday. Dec 49,
Mrs Warren walker received
word that her only brother. II. G.
Bray, is patient at Grace HDs-
p.tal, Richmond. where he ex-
poets to undergo an operation
on Dec 81 Mrs Walker, &C
compAnied by her sons. Warren
and Howard. expected to visit Mr..
Bray on Dec 20
Mr.. and Mrs J E. Meador and
Amber cox were Sunday lunch
con Gu IS OF Mr. Meaaor's sis
ter MAJ Charlie Schmidt. and
family. Of Burkeville
r. b. Addleman attended a
meeting OF the American Legion.
last week
An impressive Christmas pro-
gram was presented at Centenary
Church Sunday evening. There
was large attendance and many
visitors were present.
lid Christmas Party
On Monday afternoon. Dec. 20,
Mrs. r B. Addleman was hostess
to the H. d. Club Of Guinea.
Christmas Party
The hostess presented an in
teresting program which was in
terspersed with Christmas carols.
Winners, in the two contest. Of
which Mrs. Conduit Mathews had
charge. We're Mrs. Lonls N Agee
and Mrs. Georgia Wilkerson.
There was an exchange OF
Chris Gmas presents. The room in
which the meeting was held was
beautified with many lovely pot
ted plants and there was a Christ
tree.
There we're thirteen members
present. Mrs. Georgia Wilkerson,
the H. D. agent. was guests of
honor The members were happy
that she was able to be with
hem. again
Delicious refreshments. con-
sistlng Of homemade takes.
punch. peanuts and candy, were
served
WSCS Christmas Party
On Wednesday afternoon. Dec.
IS Mrs. j, P. Stratton was host
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-24
INDIVIDUAL INCOME

Total income of American indi-
viduals and families in the coun-
try in September was at the an
nual rate of s2s7.5o0. 900, 900,
within one per cent of the all
time high of $4,000. o0o,o 900 in
July. 1853.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-24


tumhiing down the stairs.
/ seemed to find myself placed
lower and lower on the tree.
Unwanted Home
My friends, most of them broken
In tiny pieces. and myself were
cast upon the trash pile in the
alley. felt sorry for them They
had many years Of use ahead Of
them had Mr.. Barker been more
careful but now they could never
be used again. But what of me-
l wasn't broken: only a little old
For two days l lay on the trash
pile with my broken friends, and
then. on the third day. a small
child who seemed to be searching
the trash cans in the alley to see
if he could find something of value.
came upon me, With cry Of de-
light he gathered me into his tiny
hands and scampered out Of the
alley and to the edge Of the small
town, where he lived in a broken
down little old house
How glad were his brothers and
sisters when they saw mel That
evening they trimmed their tiny
tree. it was scarcely three feet
tall, and / was the principle item
Of decoration. One OF my lights
was placed at the top of the tree
and the rest were wound in and
about from top TO bottom Then
the tree was placed in the front
window and for the first time in
my life | was given the task Of
lighting an entire tree.
That evening it showed and
showed and the wind whistlcd
harshly about the corners OF the
house. I was glad that I was in
a warm house instead OF being on
the trash pile in the alley
A Visitor Comes
Suddenly there was loud rap
on the door. When Mr.. Cullen
opened it I heard a mans voice
ask. Have you seen the Granger
boy lie was out playing this
afternoon and hasn't come home
yet We think he's become lost
in the storm The whole town is
out looking for him Would you
like 10 help. Mr.. Cullen?"
Mr. Cullen quickly put on his
coat and scarf and followed the
man into the dark cold night, They
had been gone only about twenty
minutes when again there was
knocking at the door When Mrs
Cullen opened III. in stepped a tan
man. carrying boy in his arms
The boy 5 ears and nose were blue
from the cold. and his teeth chat.
tered
Mrs. Cullen said the man
this is Tommy Granger Id like
TO leave him here while go tel
his parents we've found him anc
) send word to the othess to sto
searching It's no wonder he wa.
lost in storm like tins / wa
almost lost myself until l saw tho
light from your tree il the win
dow
How proud / was when | heard
those words. My lights seemed 10
brighten and shine as they had
i
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-24

Il arm sorry, Mary. They tell
me they have no room
And so il was that Joseph, the
humble Galilean carpenter. and
his queenly young wife Mary. took
refuge in a stable near the edge
Of town. For them, there had been
no room.
The population Of Bethlehem was
more than double, the descendants
Of David. having come to register
as ordered by Herod. The journey
had been particularly tiresOne
one for Mary The quiemess Of the
stable and the small amount Of
warmth it provided was indeed
welcomed by both She and Joseph
Near the hour OF midnight. the
darkened sky came TO life with a
light Of ethereal beauty. above he
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-24

stable. q bright new star with the
brililance a million candles.
Ii the distance angels were
heard IN a great psalm,
Glory In the highest.
And on earth, peace to men OF
good will
The quietness II the stable gives
way to the sounds OF camels and
voices OF men, and there appears
a group Of Magi, wise men Of
Persia. They have followed the
brightness u the star in search
Of a newborn king They bring
gifts of precious gold.
There in the stable. wrapped in
sWaddling clothes. rnanger for
his throne they find the Christ
Child
Evening star., 1954-06-03
CONGRATULATIONS
GRADUATES!

thousands OF fine young Americans are
graduating from high schools and colleges
this month and we are proud of them
ALL
Here at A8sP, we're particularly proud to
welcome many of them into the ranks of
proud to welcome graduates of prior gen.
erations during the "a years that A85P
has been part of the American scene.
We constantly strive to make A8zP better
place to work better place to shop.
If you have any suggestions as to how we
can make your shopping easier, or if you
are interested in an A6zP career, please
tell your friendly A6zP Manager.
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The Nome nugget., 1954-12-17

There are about 5000 mink ranches in the United States.
The Nome nugget., 1954-12-17
Russia Warns France Against Pact Ratification

MOSCOW, R-Soviet Russia Thursday warned France that rat ification of the Paris agreements to rearm West Germany twill cross out and annul' the French Soviet mutual assistance treaty of 1914
 The warning was conveyed in in a formal note handed by Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov to the French ambassador Louis Joxe. The foreign press was in- formed about it at a news confer ence in the foreign ministry.
 Molotov's press chief, Gen. Leo- hid Ilyichev, read portions of the note.
 Ii charged the government of Premier Mendes-France has allied itself with "anti-Soviet military groupings headed by the United States"
 
 was announced Molotov and the Soviet government take favor able view of recent statements by Foreign Minister Namoru Shige- mitsu of the new government of Japan, stating that Japan desires "a normalization" of relations with the Soviet Union.
 Ilyichev said Moscow Radio would broadcast a statement stat ing the readiness of the Soviet government to discuss this sub ject with Tokyo if the Japanese government means what it says.
 The Soviet statement will add that Red China is ready to discuss reestablishment of relations with Japan.
 Debate on the ratification of the Paris pacts is to start next week in the French Parliament.
 The note to France charged that recent policies of its government "all bear witness to the fact that . ratification of the Paris agree ments are aimed at remilitarizing western Germany and therefore will inevitably and seriously com plicate the whole situation in Europe.
 "Therefore, ratification only serves the purposes of certain states engaged in preparing a new war;" it said.
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25
Sn0rtsren Plan " eIcome For
 Fairbanks Shooters

All Matanuska Valley Sports men are invited to turn out and help welcome the Tanana Valley shooters while they are in Pal mer Monday, March 29.
 The Fairbanks team will com pete in a shoulder to shoulder match with the local rifle club on Monday at the club range, follow ing the All Alaska Sectional Shoot to be held in Anchorage this; weekend.
 Following Monday nights shoot, a party will be held for the, visitors at the American Legion building. Women planning to at tend are asked to take pot-luck dish of some type to help out on the food supply, if possible.
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25
TRACK MEET SLATED FOR PALMER MAY 8

With the close of the basket ball season, Palmer High School students are preparing for the Western Alaska Track Meet to be held in Palmer on May 8. The majority of last years winning team are still attending school this year and will participate in the meet.
 Schools planning to send teams for competition are Anchorage and Fairbanks High Schools. The later team has never shown too we'll in track meets and has stated this year that they are sending full squad to the meet, with the intention of taking some of the top honors. Anchorage lost few of their track men at graduation last year but may be preparing dark horse" entries. Coach Bob Critics said he thinks his boys will come out on top again this year.
 In addition to track practice, intramural volley ball for all high school boy will begin We'd nesday, evening, March 31. Critics said he expects at least 50 or 60 boys will turn out for volley ball.
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25
SENIOR PLAY SLATED FOR SATURDAY EVE

Advance showings of "A Date With Judy" will be held this afternoon and Friday afternoon, March 25 and 26 for students of grades one through 12 in the Pal mer School The Senior Class play will be offered to the general pub- lie at one showing in the school gymnasium on Saturday evening, March 27, curtain time - 800 pm.
 Judy Foster, (played by Pat Chandler) an attractive teen-ager, is trying to sell enough subscrip- tions for the Community Relief Fund to become their queen at the Community dance. In so do-
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25

introduced as speaker of the eve ming. Mrs. Dimock called upon her fellow Republicans to unite and re-affirm their faith in the Am erican way of life. "This year will decide the fate of Alaska, she said. We have a great task and a grave responsibility facing us. For 20-years we have been ruled by an antagonistic burocracy which consistently refused to recognize Alaska a a first-class part of the United States, and though paying lip service to the cause of statehood for Alaska, even when they held absolute control of the Congress of the United States, they failed to pass a statehood bill recommending the human rights of the saunch and hardy men and women who have settled in this far-flung ter ritory."
 Following Mrs. Dimock's talk, the convention went into it's final session which did not adjourn un- til shortly after 1:30 Sunday mor- ming.
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25

ing she gets the whole Foster fam fly involved in many contests much to MT. Fosters (played by Phil Stainbrook) dislike and the neighbors delight.
 The Palmer audience will learn the effects of these contests on the Foster family when "A Date, With Judy" is presented Satur- day night. General admission is $1.00, reserve seats, SIPS. General admission tickets may be purchas- ed from members of the Senior class. Reserve seat tickets are on sale at the school office.
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25
PALMER YOUTHS IN UNIVERSITY PLAY

Holding lead roles in the one act comedy Red Carnations" be- ing presented by members of the University of Alaska drama club, are Geraldine Kindgren and Wes- ley Eckert of Palmer, and Robert MacKechney of Anchorage.
 The club recently presented the play before a large audience on the campus and on March 25 will present the comedy before the Fairbanks High School student assembly.
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25
Flame of Freedom highlights Final
 Convention Night

Final highlight of the two-day Republican convention held in Palmer last week, came on Sat urday night when the Freedom Flame ceremony was enacted by representatives of the Palmer Boy and Girl Scouts, and the U. s. Air Force.
 The large glow-candle was lighted by William Winner, Boy Scout, and Betty Jo Wilson, Girl Scout. Airman Dom Mover de- lvered short address and the ceremony was concluded with the entire assembly singing God Bless America, accompanied by Mrs. Max Sherrod, pianist. The ceremony was filmed by TV Sta tion KTVA and later televised over Channel II. Participants in the ceremony were selected by the committee in charge.
 President Dwight Eisenhower sent the following telegram to the convention for the special oc casion: T extend personal greet ings and congratulations on your lighting the symbolic flame of the founding of our party. There, in the heart of one of Americas new farm areas, within full view of beautiful Alaska mountains, you we'll characterize the Repub- lican party, young and vigourous with a glorious future of service to America. May the challenge of rich possibilities of Alaska in- spire you to furnish the leader ship and dedication to freedom and progress for all that are es- sential to good government" ,"
 Walter J. Hinkel, president of Anchorage Republican club was mater of ceremonies and later in- troduced the following candidates who spoke briefly.
 Jack Coghill of Nenana, Geor- ge Sullivan, Fairbanks, House candidates and Dan Lehman Senate candidate of Fairbanks the latter who urged an all-Al- akan Republican convention be held in the far-north region; Ray Beach, of Juneau and secretary of the central committee who is seeking election as Delegate to Congress.
 Also introduced were the fol- lowing candidates from the Third Division: Winfield Erwin, Seward James Hawkins, Clam Gulch; Emil Knudsen, Kodiak; Paul Nell son, Seward; Lloyd Olson, Anch- orage; Chester Peterson, Anchor age; Bert Polling, Anchorage; Dorothy Prior, Anchorage; Carl Rentschler, Anchorage; Thomas Wharton, Spenard; M. D. Snod- grass, Palmer; of whom are can- didates for Territorial House ot Representatives. Also Gerrit (He- inie) Snider of Wasilla and Dr. Lee Mckinley of Palmer, candi- dates for Territorial Senate.
 Following the introduction ot candidates, Barbara Dimock, dele gate to Congress candidate, was
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25
LUTHERANS TO INACCURATE
 MEMS FELLOWSHIP

A mems fellowship evening will be held this Friday evening at St. Johns Lutheran Church, begin hing at 7:30 p.m., it was announc- ed this week.
 It is hoped that this will be the beginning of a program which will provide fellowship and rec reation for the men of the church and friends.
 The program for Friday will feature the showing of John Cores film of the famous Lake George breakup. These are be- lieved to be some of the best pictures of the breakup, and sour doughs and cheechakos alike will enjoy seeing the magnificent spectacle.
 Refreshments will be served by the fellowship committee consist ing of George Allen, Oar Heine, and Rev. Edward Imme.
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25
NEW BABIES
Brunner

Brunner
 Jerine Evelyn Brunner, daugh- ter of Mrs. Gerald Brunner and the late Gerald Brunner. was born at Valley Hospital March 21. The little miss weighed seven pounds, eight ounces at birth.
 Hodgson
 MT. and Mrs H. J. Hodgson of Palmer are parents of their third child and second son. He was ~born at Valley Hospital on March 2l, weighing eight pounds, six ounces and has been named David. MT. Hodgson is with the Agricultural Experiment Station in Palmer.
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25
Rep0rfers-
 No6Aook

Sylvia P. Hume of Palmer drew a small tract in the Kenai area ~ at a drawing held in the land of- flee in Anchorage March 16.
 Special communications will be held by the local Masonic Lodge Tuesday evening, March 30 at Carpenters Hall, 8 pm. Members will work on the third degree.
 Charles Wilson and George Woodruff of the Soil Conserva- ton Service are spending a few days in the Kenai area talking with farmers on their seasonal plans.
 A record number of people at tended the opening of the new Togs n Seams shop on Tuesday of this week. Those attending were treated with spring corsag- es of daffodils and served coffee and cookies, furnished by owners Thekla Mielke and Ethelana FL more. Congratulatory bouquets were sent by many 1rlenQS.
 Word has been received from the Bill Heads who are vacation ing in the States. Bill reports both Ashe and Mrs. Head are feeling fine and at the time of writing were sin St. Petersburg, Florida, plan ming to return to Alaska before many months pass".
 Mrs. Helen Critics, Coop office secretary, returned to work this week following a vacation.
 MT. and Mrs. John Bowers left for Tanacross this week where John will be in charge of the Division of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management fire guard sta ton. MT. Bowers was stationed in Palmer this past year.
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25
HOM MAKERS CLUB
 NOTES
Palrnasilla Club

The PalmaSilla Homemakers' club held it's regular meeting March g at the home of Mrs. Mel win Sanders.
 Dr. Myron Babb gave a very informative and interesting talk on landscaping using fruit-bear- ing bushes and ornamental bush eS.
 There were eleven members present and one guest, Mrs. De- Loss Johansen.
 The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Clyde Oberg, April 13.
The frontiersman., 1954-03-25

MT. and Mrs. l.. M. DePriest of Palmer returned to Palmer this week following a winter vaca- tion spent visiting various States.
Evening star., 1954-10-17

Four out of five of them also have BLUE SHIELDS
for protection against doctor bills to back up
their Blue Cross You need both!
In Washington, your Blue Shield plan is
MEDICAL SERVICE of the District of Columbia
How to get Blue Cross-Blve Shield. There
are two kinds of Blue Cross Blue Shield enroll
ment. One is group enrolment which costs less
Two is non-group enrolment.
Group. Ask your employer to find out how you