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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-25
Fatality Survey
Shows 81 Died
On Area Roads
Final '53 Count
Shows Increase
Over q In 1852

Although final officiH7tabula-
ton of Virginia's 1853 traffic
deaths stand at 904 a drop of 56
compared to the previous year. the
seven counties inthe Herald area
show an increase Of six deaths
during the same period
Twenty eight deaths occurred
in these seven counties during
1852 while 1853 chalked up ga
Comparisons by in d vi d u a
counties for the two years show
that Amelia in 1852 had four
deaths, and in 1858. seven fatali-
ties. Four deaths occurred in
Buckingham the preceding year,
and seven in 1853. Charlotte
County showed a drop from II to
seven in the final tabulation
Cumberland rose from one fatality
in 1852 to three IN 1883
Nottoway County improved from
SIX to three last year, while Pow
hatan and Prince Edward both
showed an increase in deaths In
1852. PoWhatan saw one fatality
and two in 1853. Prince Edward S
rate rose from ! to 1852 to 5 in
1853.
Although the final figures are
encouraging for the State as a
whole, Colonel G w Woodson
Jr.. superintendent Of State Police
notes that no counties escaped
highway deaths Only few cities
with populations over 10000 could
claim q perfect record
For the entire state. pedestrian
deaths rose alarmlngly from POI
to 225, but deaths Of servicemen
dropped from 1877 to 90 Total
accidents rose slightly from So
852 to 59.433, and 1855 Of these
killed one or more persons each
There were "a, 1888 people injured
against 25.2l9 the preceding year
and property and economic losses
ran to nearly 500 million
For the year. traffic volumes
were about s per cent higher
than in 1852
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-25
Babson TcWs Rest of 1854 With Optimism

While most Of the columnists
and business colnsolorS last De-
cembcr forecast a depression for
1854. l constantly insisted that
1854 would DC fan business
year This YOU VIII find in my
Forecast which then appeared in
this paper
General Business
4 Despite my general opti-
mism with regard TO prospects fo,-
business during the last half-ycar.
there will be many crosscurents,
The Improvement over the first
six months VIII be no one-way
street. Some industries viii lag.
or fall behind. Others are slated
for bctterment Building has held
UP we'll. and was tho backbona
OF business in the first half Ct
1854 The momentum generated
should carry through the balance
of the year
20 Also deserving Of attention
as in line for continued high ac-
tiyity. or for Improvement, are
the following industries Electric
power output. aircraft production.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-25
Herald Neu York Tour CLUB
Has I8EnfHusinsHcM Members

when the campaign Will get off to
a running start. All club members
have until July 81 to work and
win this trip But don't delay too
long before beginning to earn
this trip
Cut out the entry coupon, worth
SO extra points appearing on
pace %. in this issue and send
1t TO the Campaign Manager,
Farmville Herald. Farmvillc
First Period Closes July 3
The first period of the cam
paign will close July 3. during
which time each group Of 20 sub
scriptions counts an extra so
points All club members are eX-
pected to report all subscriptions
III hand by july 3, when the first
period ends.
Five Day Trip
Leaving Farmville on Monday,
August 8. the party will board the
Old Bay Line steamer in Nor
folk at 600 p. H.. and enjoy 4
trip UP the Chesapeake BAY ar
irving in Baltimore, Tuesday
morning where they will again
board the Greyhound bus for New
York.
For the next three DAYS planned
tours OF New York City including
visits to the Statue Of Liberty
Wall Street. the Bowery Chin
town. Rockefeller Center Radio
City. Columbia University NBC
radio and television studios, and
visit to a famous night club in
the Latin Quarter The enter
tainment also includes attending
the theatres and boat ride
around New York's harbor
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-25
5 County Canneries
Will Open July 6

Five Prince Edward county gan
neries Will open for public use two
days weekly beginning July s. ac-
cordlng to an announcement to-
day by Paul McLclland county
supervisor.
Canneries VII operate Tuesday
and Thursday, until further no
tice, at Green Bay Rice, Prospect,
Worsham and Darlington Heights.
he said Changes in schedules
later in the season will be post
cd at each canncry Mr.. McLelland
said
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-25
Memorial Organ
To BE Presented
At Salem Church
Hubbard Family
VIII Gather At
Service Sunday

Tho organ presented to Salem
Methodist Church at Rice. in
r>emorv Of the late Wilson Henry
md Alice MOTLEY Hubbard by
then children and grandchildren.
VIII be dedicated during a special
service Sunday. at II &. m.
DR. Fl Conrad Blackwell, super
intcndenf Of Falmville District Of
the Virginia Methodist Confer
ence VIII deliver the sermon.
Frank w Hubbard Of Farm
VILE oldest son Of the honored
couple, Will make the presentation
and w Douglas Mason an official
Of Salem Church will accept the
gIft for the congregation.
Guest Organist
John oman Gates viii be the
guest organist for the service The
Rev Walter s. Thomas, pastor.
Viii conduct the service.
Mrs Mae Ingram and Miss Mel
liz Luchenbure Will sing together
Rock Of Ages The beloved hvmn
which was the favorite of Wilson
Henry Hubbm'd
Tho visiting guest organist Mi
Gates. viii play a prelude Of organ
selections. SIX in number lnclud-
ing passages from some of the
church's greatest music Mrs
Ruth Hubbard Bradshaw. a
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs Hubbard
and Salem Church organst viii
preside during tie service inter-
ludcs
Church Founder
Wilson Henry Hubbard long
prominent IN the business aari-
cultural and relaious life OF
Prince Edward County was born
September 30 1855 and died July
Z, 1918.
lie was one Of the founders of
salem Church and served as trus-
tee and in other ruling capacities
Gntl his passing Mrs Hubbard
was faithful member and All Of
the "A children became members
at Salem Born in 1868 She lived
until January l941
The service is in grateful mem
cry Of this contribution 10 the
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-25

The Central Virginia Fox Hunt
ers Association has voted TO hold
its annual bench show and field
trials at Farmvllle, September 30.
October l and ,.
The decision was made .at a
recent meeting Of Association
members at Jetersville.
Prince Edward Hotel here viii
be headquarters and the bench
show Will be held Friday night.
Oct. !. in Middle Warehouse.
Hounds will Be kenneled on the
farm Of L. d Jacobs. Farmville
hunter on Route 400 Just east Of
town
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-25
STUDENT HERE

Duncan Stock Of New jersey
spent Tuesday and Wednesday
here with his uncle and aunt, Mr.
and Mrs John Steck The visitor
is a Journalism student at Temple
University, Philadelphia Pa
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-25
Daily Casts

Selection Of casting grounds viii
be made by James w southan
Amelia county hunter, OF letters
vile. Daily casts are expected to
take place in the area about the
Sayler's Creek battlefield The
casts begin daily at m.
Mr. Jacobs. Of Farmville, viii
The frontiersman., 1954-07-01
CELEBRATION SET AT WASILLA FOR FOURTH OF JULY

Wondering what to do on the Fourth of July? Wasilla Post Veterans of Foreign Wars are planning their annual fourth celebration again this year, with gallons of ice cream and pop to be given away Absolutely free" to all the kids who attend.
 There will be a fish pond con- cession for the youngsters amuse- ment and Weiners and hot coffee will be sold.
 Entertainment, which is sched- uled to get under way around one o'clock, includes sack races, three-legged races, wheelbarrow, tricycle. and bicycle races for youngsters and adults. Also a softball game is scheduled dur ing the afternoons celebration.
 Bob Lincoln, post commander, issued an invitation to all Wasil- la area residents and all other Valley residents, to attend with their families for an afternoon of food and fun.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-01
FAIRBANKS MAN HEADS TERRITORIAL AMERICAN LEGION

Forbes L. Baker of Fairbanks was elected department com mander at the 35th American Le- zion convention held here in Pal CT last week. He succeeds Dr. Foster R. Sims of Palmer who has served in that capacity the past year. Mrs. Selma Smith of Anchorage was elected to the of flee of president in The Ameri- can Legion Auxiliary In the final stages of the convention it was announced that Petersburg was chosen as the site of next years convention.
 Serving with Baker in depart ment offices are the following: Edward Van Horn or Sitka, first vice-commander; Marion R. Ste vens of Seward, second vice-com- mander; Richard Demming of Palmer, sergeant arms; Einar Tonseth of Fairbanks and William l. Clark of Juneau, department executive committee; Perry s. McLain of Anchorage, national executive committeeman.
 Also John H. Van Horn of Sitka, alternate national execu- tive committeeman; Homer L. CroWther of Ketchikan, chaplain; William L. Sanders of Anchorage, judge advocate; and Dale H. Hirt of Petersburg, historian. The last three named were reelected to their respective offices.
 Other new auxiliary officers are: First Vice President Izola Sims of Palmer; Mrs. Lorene Ruengel of Sitka, second vice president; Mrs. Eleanor M. Bell, Anchorage, secretary-treasurer.
 Also Mrs. Mary Sickle, Sew ard, historian; Mrs. Anna Bod ding, Juneau, chaplain; Mrs. Gay le Tice, Homer, sergeant-at-arms; Mrs. Ann Demming, Palmer and Mrs. Ruth Palmer, Anchorage, department executive committee; and Mrs. Hertha Baker, Fair banks, national executive com mittee. ,
 A large number of resolutions were passed by both the Ameri- can Legion and Auxiliary, among which petitioning the legislature for four-year postponement of repayment schedule to the ter r;torial treasurer for $1,200,000 borrowed by the veterans affairs comission for veteran loans. Also the endorsement of Senate Bill 50, granting statehood to Alaska
 (Continued on page 8
The frontiersman., 1954-07-01
POKE o GOLD
 TOP FAIR PRIZE

For the third year, the top prize to be awarded during the Matanuska Valley Fair will be a poke of gold, valued at $500 Rusty Dow, secretary of the Fair Association, is planning a trip to the Bellinger Mine in the Eureka a area for the gold. Other valuable prizes are being planned and will be announced soon, board mem- bers said this week. The priezs are awarded in conjunction with the annual Matanuska Valley Fair queen contest. This year the queens robe will be locally made, and Mrs. Dow will contact local seamstresses for the work.
 Although the Association board of directors has not yet taken any definite action on the ap- pointment of a fair manager, IL was announced that a written ap- plication for the position has been received from Harry Hedg- dal of Homer. His is the only for nal application received to date by the directors.
 Many letters have been receiv- ed from Alaskan concerns re- garding display space at the 1854 Valley Fair. Among interesting inquiries is one from the Arctic Scent of Seward, who are inter ested in exhibiting their wares. The Ben Franklin Store of Anch- orage has indicated it's interest in the balloon concession.
 To Construct Building
 Al Hagen, John Gore, and Gene Kirsch were appointed a commit tee of three to proceed immedi- ately with the construction of the new permanent-type fair build ing. Specifications will be avail able at the space former ly occupied by the telephone of- flee in the Theatre Building for interested bidders. An invitation
 (Continued on page 8
The frontiersman., 1954-07-01
l4 NAMED 70
 LITTLE LEAGUE ALL STAR TEAM

Fourteen members of the Little League have been named to the All Star team. They play against other All Star Little League teams during the season. These boys are Donald Prewitt, Andrew Smulich, John Harris, Dick Es- telle, David Sweeney, William Smith, Robert Lentz, Jerry Combs, Gerald Fogg, Larry Wade, Robert Mccartney, Russell Me Kechnie, Gerald Moore and Joe LaWton Virgil Wilkinson is man. ager of the All Star team, assisted by Ernest Moore.
 All parents and interested adults are urged to attend Dis triet playoff games to be held in Anchorage July 29, 30, and 31. The winner of the district games will go on to Vancouver, B. C. to compete in the Sectional play off, the winner of which will travel to the States for competi- tion. Little League officials re- port that the percentage of local adult turnout at the games is very low this year, and urged interested adults to turn out Monday, Wednesday or Friday evenings to see the youngsters playing little League baseball.
 The teams have showed sharp improvement since the games be- gan this season, they added, and no doubt the coaches will have a first class small-fry team for tournament pfayoff. Boys who have signed up for Little League play, but have not yet played, must go to the field and contact the coaches, officials said this week. Anyone interested in serv- ing as umpire for any or all gam es is asked to contact Claude Want on any game night.
 Anyone wishing to give a cash donation to the League may do so by leaving it with Mrs. Maxine Kucera, treasurer, at the Mat anuska Valley Bank. The money will go toward the purchase of needed equipment and operation al expenses.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-01
CITY STREETS 0ELED THIS WEEK

The final leg on the street oil ing program m various sections of the city got under way Monday of this week, with Valley, Rail road, Colony streets and Wasilla road being oiled first, in widths varying from 30 to 50 feet. Oil ing on additionally heavily tray eled streets is continuing as far as money available will permit. Money for the much needed pro- gram is being raised by a group of interested citizens and will be augmented by some funds from the city.
 Although the oil is causing some inconvenience, as far as tracking is concerned, it is felt that if the streets are given prop CT penetration time, the results will far outweight the inconven- fence. The cooperation of all mo- torists was asked this week. Even though some streets were block ed off for proper penetration, a steady stream of cars continued to travel the streets, merely by passing the road block. It not only splashed on the cars, but the oil that was picked up and car ried off amounted to several gal Ions that would have done much good if permitted to penetrate the gravel.
 It was also pointed out that this program is not intended as per manent solution to the dust prob lem in Palmer. It is being used as stop-gap until some perman- ent solution can be worked out with experiments in various sec tions of the city now being plan ned.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-01
R. Den,ming Elected
 To Department Office

Richard E. Demming, local land surveyor, was installed as Ser geant-at-Arms for the Depart ment of Alaska, American Le- zion, during the American Legion convention held here June 23-26.
 Demming joined the Matanus- ka Valley Post No. Is in 1947 and since then has held the fol- lowing offices: Service officer, adjutant for two years, second i vice-commander, first vice-com- mander, and commander. He has served on the executive commit tee and various other post com mittees.
 Demming was born in Little Valley, N. Y. in 1915, and attend ed schools in Sherman, N. Y. Following high school graduation he worked as surveyor on road construction in the state of New York. He entered he U. s. Army January, 10, 1941, attending in fantry school at Fort Bragg, No. Carolina. He was attached to CO.
 (Continued on page 8
The frontiersman., 1954-07-01
COUNCIL NOTES

Visitors at tie June 29 meet ing of the city council were Dale Bryant of the Lazy Mountain Childrens' Home and secretary, treasurer of the Ministerial As sociation, and Rev. Wesley Lan- caster of the Church of God. MT. Bryant questioned council mem- berS on location in the business section of the city where street meetings could be held Saturday evenings during the summer. His appearance followed letters to the council that had been an- sWered by the offer of either of the city-owned lots, but which stressed street meetings could not be held because of the traf- fic hazard. The council had sug- gested the group attempt to use privately owned property, if available. MT. Bryant indicated the group is interested in getting space more centrally located than city owned lots.
 A letter from Ghiglione of the Alaska Road Commission inform ed council members that it would not be possible for the city to purchase crushed rock from ARC. The information was prompted by a letter from the city to MT. Ghiglione asking if the purchase of crushed rock, or the rental of the rock crushing equipment, was possible.
 Bob Buzby of Palmer has of- fered an amount of bentenite from his claim north of the city for use in experimental work on surfacing for city streets.
 A letter will be sent to the of- flee of the Alaska Railroad man. ager asking that the city request for the use of property along the railroad track in the City of Pal mer be reserved until such time as the city can afford to develop the area.
 Dr. C. c. Bailey accepted his appointment as Health Officer for the City of Palmer.
 Following a report by the street
 (Continued on page 8
The frontiersman., 1954-07-01
ARMY TO BiVCUAc AT FAIRGROUNDS

The U. s. Army Alaska will bivouac at the Valley Fair grounds between July ' and July 12, it was announced this week by Al Hagen, Fair board member. It is expected, he said, that between 40 or 50 vehicles and approximately 150 men will participate. The bivouac will be carried out for demonstrative purposes and will be similar to one conduct ed here tWo-years ago.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-01
OFFICES, STORES TO CLOSE MONDAY

Government offices, and the majority of local stores will oe closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day, Firms planning to close are: Bettys', all departments of the Coop except the cream cry, KimbalPs, Macs Plumb ng and Heating, Piggly- Wig sly, Clara's Variety, Grassers, Mataruska Valley Bank, Pal ner Sheet Metal and Heating, and The Frontiersman.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-01
LAND MANAGEMENT
 OFFICIALS VISITING ALASKA

Bureau of land management of- ficals are visiting in the territory on an inspection tour. Director of the bureau, Edward Woozley and family are accompanied by Earl G. Harrington, chief of the divi- sion of engineers in the Washing ton office, and Lewis E. Hoffman, chief of the division of minerals in Washington.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-01

Mrs. Mary Steeleman is work ing in the office of Dr. C. C. Bailey during the absence of Mrs. Isabelle Woolcock who is taking time off for short while.
The frontiersman., 1954-07-01

INDEPENDENCE is mighty important 10 every qood American Our foreathers fought countrys ndepen- dence and ii for Upon this foundation Arneri- cans have steadily built country that ybozes the whole world On this July 4th years siqn- Ing o the document which the l independence let's each rededcae proectnq democracy and building country free men!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-09-10
Chicago Cards Chief
Admits 81. LOUIS Bid
For Transfer Of Club
BY The Associated Press

ST. LOUIS. sept. 10Walter
Wolfner. Chicago Cardinals
managing director, says he has
been approached about a possi-
BILE transfer to st. Louis but any
shift of the professional football
team would have to be because
of more profitable market"
Wolfner. questioned at q news
conference today. said he was
contacted by Howard Baer,
chairman of the Board Of Di-
rectors Of the st. Louis Cham
Der Of Commerce.
II believe st. Louis would sup
port big league football, too. but
there would have to be tangible
evidence Of guaranteed inter-
est before I'd even consider NOV
ingS Wolfner, q former st. Louis
resident. said.
The Cardinals losses, he
added. are absorbed by the Haw-
thorne race track. part of the
properties he manages.
Therefore, the Cardinals are
not for sale and we are seeking
no partners Wolfner said. eff
we moved the team. it would
only be because Of q more profit
able market-at the gate and
television-wise- than In compe-
tition with the Bears In Chi
cago."
The Cardinals are here for an
exhibition game against the
Philadelphia Eagles tomorrow
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-09-10
GWScores EosyWin
Over Oxford Sailors

George Washington Univer-
sity's sailing team scored a con-
vincing victory yesterday over
the visiting sailors from Oxford
of Buzzards Point.
The CIV sailors won three of
four races from the University
Of Oxford, England. compiling
rs points. Oxford scored IS. Lo-
REM Schrenk, John Dodge, Pete
Davies and Jim Morrow were the
CIV shippers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-09-10
Braves
Continued From Page CID

Continued From Page CID
fighting for second place at this
stage.
Grimm was his usual clipper
self.
We've got to beat New York
and Brooklyn" he said. win
one game ct q time. but win
them"
The club has been going at a
.759 clip since the All-Star game
and shows no signs Of letting UP.
"It seemed to light a IRE when
Bobby Thomson got back in uni
FORM" Charley said. "All Of q
sudden we started to hit. We
had been getting good pitching
but no runs. Then every one
seemed to catch fire and we be-
gan to get runs.
81 knew the potential was
there all season and that II we
got on the track we'd move. We
had confidence in ourselves or
we wouldn't be where we are to-
day.
"If we don't win, I won't have
. beef"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-09-10

ants, was just leaving and the
motion picture protector was still
set up in the small hotel room.
Most coaches, reviewing game
films, would give one a polite
brush-off, but Blackbourn's gra-
cious manner made his visitor
feel completely at home. The
veteran coach, who gave up q
similar post at, Marquette Uni
versity to take over the Pack
ers, has an infectious smile, gray
hair, and wears steel-rimmed
glasses. His manner makes 1t
easy to understand Green Bays
whole hearted support Of the
new regime.
Whole hearted is the word.
Even Ollie Kuechle and Lloyd
Larson, rival Milwaukee sports
editors who seldom see anything
eye-to-eye, are reported going
down the line like q couple Of
precinct leaders for Blackburn.
How long it will last is conjec-
tural, but Midwestern sports
fans are pleasantly surprised by
their support Of the new Green
Bay coach.
X kKA
Blackburn has q rugged task
ahead in rebuilding the Packers
shattered fortunes. On paper,
and after seeing the Detroit
Lions, Los Angeles Rams and
San Francisco Forty Miners, it
appears that Green Bay has got
to lose six games to that trio.
Fourth place would seem
about the best the Packers can
hope for, and it would be no
surprise If Green Bay. which
won only two games last season,
finished in, the cellar again in
the National Football Leagues
Western division.
Blackburn gems to be q man
who can inspire his players. He
isn't fretting and crying the
blues. One leaves him with the
impression that the team will
give, @ little extra effort for him
and that it will take a couple Of
games it doesn't figure to win.
= +
Blackburn said Bob Garrett.
Stanford's All-American quar-
terback, obtained in q deal with
the Cleveland Browns. throws
a good ball. and is eager" Liz
says the West Coast star docs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-09-10
90, 900 May See Rams Play
Forty-Niners Tonight

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10. Up.
Two indicated contenders
for the National Football
Leagues Western Division title
collide tonight in an exhibition
at Memorial Coliseum.
The Los Angeles Rams and
the San Francisco Forty-Niners
who are favored to battle it out
with the Detroit Lions for pro
footballs top prize, may play
before a crowd of $4,000 to TO-
900.
Los Angeles is intrigued with
the all-star backfield Coach Buck
Shaw will send out-Y. A. Title,
Joe Perry, Hugh McIlhenny and
either John Henry johnson or
Joe Arenas. McIlhenny has
scored six touchdowns in ex-
hibition games.
Ram supporters are interested
in learning whether the Forty
Miners can stop the Rams pass
ing game. No other team has.