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Evening star., 1954-10-02
Famous Fables
By &. &. Edoor
30
BRIGHTER SIDE


though mystery writer Ed
gar Wallace lost large sums
of money betting on the
horses, he remained incura-
bly, optimistic about his
chances of winning.
One day, his secretary, in
an attempt to break him of
the betting habit, decided to
show him just how costly his
wagering had become. Add
ing up every bet that the
writer had made in the pre-
ceding month, he totaled
Wallace's losses at $f,500.
The secretary was conf
dent that the cold figures
would have a SOLDERING eff
feet on the writer. The ef-
feet, however. was quite the
opposite. After studying the
figures for several minutes,
Wallace jumped up excit-
edly and exclaimed:
IT say this is wonderful!
| Do you know I stood to win
$4,000 on these bets?"
NOT CURIO S - Al
though she has been a star
in the movies for many
years, Ethel Barrymore has
never seen herself on the
screen.
Recently. a friend tried to
persuade the actress to at
tend the premiere of her lat
est picture. Miss Barrymore
demurred.
But you've never seen
yourself on the screen!" pro-
tested the friend.
$50 what?" shrugged Miss
Barrymore. IT never saw my
self on the stage, either"
Evening star., 1954-10-02
By EosIey BIockwood

All pass
Miss Brash made her contract
by means of a beautiful piece
of reasoning at the second trick.
Mr.. Champion led the deuce OF
hearts, the correct lead from his
holding in his partners bid suit.
Mr.. Abel won with the ace and
returned the ten spot. Here Miss
Brash took time out to study the
situation. Finally. she made the
fine play of going right up with
the king instead of finessing the
Jack. Do you see why?
This was her reasoning. The
first question was: How many
hearts had Mr.. Abel started
with? He had bid and then re-
bid the suit in the face OF a
pass by his partner, so he must
have at least five. But it was
probable he had six because 1t
was clear that he couldn't have
too much in high cards.
If he had seven, then Mr..
Champion would have held two
and in that case would have led
the higher one. not the deuce. If
Mr.. Abel had held eight hearts,
he would be bidding yet.
So, on this thinking, Miss
Brash placed six hearts on her
right and that left three for
MIR. Champion. But which three?
If Mr.. Champion had started
with three small hearts, he
would have led the top one, not
the deuce. It therefore looked
like he had started with three
to the queen, the only honor not
in sight.
Miss Brash won the second
trick with the king of hearts
and Mr.. Champion could not
unblock by playing the queen
without setting up the jack. He
therefore dropped the four. Miss
Brash then knocked out the ace
of diamonds. Mr.. Abel returned
a heart and the queen won. But
now the suit was blocked.-Mr.
Abel had plenty of hearts left
but there was no way to reach
them.
Mr.. Champion led back a club
and Miss Brash won with dunn
my's ace and made her contract.
winning four diamonds, three
spades, a heart and club.
If she had finessed the jack of
hearts at trick two, Mr.. Cham
pion would have won with the
queen and returned the four,
clearing the suit while Mr.. Abel
still had the ace of diamonds.
(copyright 1854. Gen. Features Corp)
Evening star., 1954-10-02
Our Presidents
By Honore M. CotudoI
President Theodore RooSe-

velt three times offered to ap-
point a close friend to the SUI
preme Court. The friend de-
clined and years later was ap-
pointed Chief Justice by Presi-
dent Harding. Who?
(which President stirred
up a controversy by sponsoring
the addition of a balcony to the
White House?
3-The son of a former Pres
ident was appointed by Presi-
dent Harding to the same Office
his father once held. Who was
he?
(Answers on next page.)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-07-01
THE WELCOME MAT
is OUT

We are looking forward to
visit from you. Come in and
get acquainted. We've had a
lot of experience in helping
folks around here with their
feeding and management
problems. Maybe we have
information that will help
YOU. too. Make it soon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-07-01
| SEE BY The DAIl!ES

The army announced it would
need $4,000 more dlaftccs in Aug
ust, same as July.
The Senate adopted 50 to a
resolution warning international
communism" away from the
Americas.
Fourteen air force men were
killed when their plane in Califor-
MIA hit mountain and exploded.
Living things that survive and
thrive in Arctic whore waters are
ice covered much Of the year viii
undergo the study Of % cXpedi-
tionS this summer.
AFL groups urged Congress to
go further than Administration
and asked a boost in wage base
for social security payments to
$4,000.
Rio Grande had its greatest flood
with a 64-foot crest expected.
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-07-01
Legion Names Officers

The American Legion Auxiliary
Unit Post No. PA held a special
meeting on Tuesday evening with
Mrs. Thelma Miller, president, pre-
siding.
The following officers were
elected: Mrs. Mary Stahl, presi-
dent; Mrs. Ercelle Jenkins, first
vice-president; Mrs. Virginia Mil
Ter, second vice-president; Mrs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-07-01

Six persons were drowned in
swimming or boating accidents in
Maryland over one weekend.
Sevcnty-five thousand Germans
thronged Olympic stadium in Ber-
lin to hear Billy Graham, Ameri-
can evangelist.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-07-01

these trying times. Place deep
pan with a folded burlap bag
in it or a heavy fibre door pad
outside your broiler house en-
trance Saturate the pad with
a solution of Purina Insect Oil.
A low cost product that mixes
well with kerosene, crude oil,
etc. This germicide is sure
thing for broilers diseases and
especially for worms, one of
the hardest parasites to con-
troll. This system eliminates the
possibility Of carrying germs on
the shoe soles. See your dealer
for more information.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-07-01

United States rejected as with
out foundation a Russian charge
that US Navy seized a tanker
south Of the island of Formosa.
Nationalist China announced it had
seized the vessel.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-10-01

Chestnut Grove

Altman c. Morris left Satur-
day night for Orlando, Fla, after
spending 80 day furlough with
his parents and friends here Air
man Morris, arrived here August
"a after serving a year of over
seas duty, most of which was in
Korea.
Fl, c. OBrien returned to his
home last Tuesday from Mcclure
Hospital in Richmond where he
had been patient for two weeks.
We hope he will soon be out again
Those attending the Central Viz
ginia Electric Cooperative meet
ing at Lovingston on Wednesday
were Mrs I n, Saul, r. #. Nor
ris, c. Fl Morris. and and Mrs.
r. l.. Harris, MIS- Lena King, w.
A Forbes. j L. Harris. H f.
Harris, F. r. Senger, L. E. Nor
rs and A r CarWile Lucky win
ners during the day were r. l..
Harris, bringing home triple
whip mixer, H f. Harms a double
sandwich grail and waffle iron and
w A. Forbes an electric heating
pad
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Carter. OF
Farmville were supper guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. w II Cook Sunday
night
Mr.. and Mrs FLOYD Wilkerson
and Mr.. and Mrs Leslie Phaup
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-10-01
ScOttsville UDC
viii Give Book
TO Local School

The first fan meeting Of the
Scottsville United Daughters of
the Confederacy was held Sep
TENDER % III the home Of Mrs,
+ T. Paulett, president, Who pre-
sided at the meeting II was de
cIded to use the So received by the
chapter for the largest percentage
oi new members Of any club in
the district for the year 1858. TO
buy the book just of the press
September 20 by Burke Davis.
THE Life ot Lieutenant General
"A y Jackson CSA" ana present
VI ID the scottsyinc School
Plans we're discussed for the
delegates to attend the state Con-
vention UDC III Winchester, Oc-
tober 3 through 2 and the gem
cral convention IN Roanoke in
November
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-10-01

and L. ID visited Mr., and Mrs
Walter Wilkerson. Of Culpeper re-
Gently.
O. L. Pope returned TO his home
at Jetersyille Saturday night af-
ter spending the past week in the
T. D. Senger home
Visitors in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs c. H Morris several days last
week were Mr. and Mrs. Clifford
Cook and Mr. and Mrs. John
Stebig, of Monroe, N. X. Visitors
in the same home Friday night
were. Mrs. Everett Cook and John
Cook, of Farmville. NJ. l.. Cook
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Cook and
family
Capt. and Mrs. T. N. Saul spent
Sunday III Scottsville
Mr. and Mrs Ralph Repass and
family visited Mr. and Mrs. Will
liam r. Saul at Piney Point Md
Sunday and Monday.
Rev j p. Leitner. of Vera. visit
ed III the homes of Nh. and Mrs.
w. t Cook. Mr. and Mrs II c.
O'Brien and Mr. and Mrs. c. II.
Morris. Saturday afternoon.
Paul MANS. Of near Farmville,
visited MIR and Mrs. j, l.. Harris
Thursday night
MRS. Lena Klng returned to her
home IN Richmond Sunday after
spending the past three weeks
with Mr. and Mrs r Il. Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs L. ID Phaup and
l.. D and Nj. and Mrs Flnvd
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-10-01

AZ their home. Buckingham
SPRINGS for several days.
Miss Mary Hannah Jones, of
Charlottesville, spent the week end
with her parents, Nh and Mrs.
J. l.. Jones.
MI and Mrs. Bill Vest. of Char
lottesVille, called on their relatives
IN the neighborhood SUNDAY.
They were luncheon guests Of
their sister, Mr. and Mrs. NJ. c.
Flcan and Mr. Elcan Miss Mary
Hannah Jones accompanied them
back to Charlottesville
MIS- Gordon GrIgg, of Rich
mond. spent the week end with
her mother. Mrs. Alice Forbes.
Dr. and Mrs Roland Hutchings
spent the week end with Mr.. and
Mrs Q. j. Parker. of Norfolk.
MI. and Mrs. John Garnett. of
FarmVille. called on Mrs. j. l..
Jones Friday afternoon.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-10-01
Sleppards

Mrs James VandcrWaal and
young daughter Debb.e. Of Rich
mond, are spending a few days
this week with their relatives MI
and Mrs. Marvin Austin, and MI
and Mrs Hubert Atciley
MIS- Monroe Johns and Mrs J
Monroe Johns. Of Farmville, cal
led on Mrs Monroe Jones Monday
afternoon Mr. and Mrs Joe
Garrett and DE-. P. w. Beckham
Of Farmville have been recent
callers IN the same home.
Mr. and MIS- Eric Flanagan
Mi II Mrs. Eric Flanagan
Jr. and children. Mrs Bob Bas-
keryllle and children, and MI and
Mrs Steve FLANAGAN all of Hen
derSon. n c. have been staying
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-10-01

Wilkerson visited b A Crump at
Lynchbure hospital Sunday af-
ternoon.
Floyd Pope. OF Stersyille and
Billy Pope. OF Crewe, visited in
the r d Senser home Wednes-
day evening
Mr.. and Mrs F. y Senger and
boys We're Sunday dinner guests
OF Mr. and MIS- II F.. Harris.
MI, and Mrs. Clifford Cook and
Mr.. and Mrs John Stebig. OF
Monroe, N Y. visited in the home
OF Nh and MGs w T Cook on
Thursday evening.
Mrs T. N. Saul vas hostess to
the Home Demonstration Club On
September u with the following
members present. Miss Blanche
Howard Mrs Floyd Wilkerson
Mrs. L. u 'Phaup Mrs w n.
Cook Mrs f ID Senger. Miss
Mamie BeasLy. Mrs X NJ Beas-
ley Miss Myra Bracey. Mrs Mary
Bracty and Mrs T Nj Lowe
Miss Howard gave splendid
demonstration on corn meal
dishes. The clubs educational ex-
hibIt booth a. the Five County
Fair won second place. with six
dollars going into the clubs
treasury The hostess served re-
freshments during the social hour.
Mr. and Mrs Henry t Cher
nault and DeEra Of AppomattoX
We're Sunday dinner guests Of MI.
and Mrs F.. II Chernault
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-10-01

WI L. OBrien, of Prospect, was
an overnight guest of Mr.. and
ms F. O. Blackwell. of Apo
mattoX Mrs. j j Chernault and
Misses Ethel and Jeanette Cher
nault. Of Vera
MI and Mrs j l.. Harris were
supper guests Of Mr. and Mrs d.
A MANS near Fanmyille on sun
day.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-10-01

Master Sergeant Earl S. Ja-
merson, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Jameson. of DIlwyn was
presented the Bronze Star medal
in ceremonies at Camp A. P HILL
Va, recently,
Colonel Francis J. Gillespie, the
commanding officer, made the
presentation 10 SGT Jamerson VINO
also received the Army Go 70 d
Conduct medal ana four purple
Heart certificates verifying his
being wounded four times dur
ing the Normandy Invasion
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-10-01

The Bronze Star citation read.
For exemplary conduct in ground
combat against the armed enemy
while assigned as Sergeant. l16th
Infantry Regiment during the
Normandy Compaign
Sgt Jamerson FIRST entered the
Army m February. 1912 and went
overseas with the ll6th Infantry
Regiment Of the famous Blue
and Gray" 29th Division
At present he serves as First
Sergeant of the 2l04 Army Serv-
Ice Unit at Camp Hill
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-10-01

TAYLOR FORBES COMPANY
Dodge JOB Rated Trucks
Dodge Passenger Cars
Plymouth Cars
203 w 3rd st. ~ Phone
Farmyille, Va
CoCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS
Farmville, Va.
NEWMAN CHEVROLET SALES co.
FaImVille, Va.
FARMERS COOPERATIVE
Third Street Farmvile va.
Custom Grinding - Feed Mixing
Bring us your grains to be ground and
mixed according to your own formula
Fertilizer and Lime Spreading
FLIPPEN'S STORE
General Merchandise - G E. Appliances
Plumbing and Electrical Contractors
Cumberland, Va.
BURRUSS LAND & LUMBER co, INC.
DillWyn, Va
CROW BROTHERS
General Auto Repairs
Dillwyn, Va.
KAYTON COAL co.
Coal 49, Fuel Oil and Fertilizer
Telephone 166 = Farmville, Va.
STATE & LEE AND FARMyILLE
DRIVEN THEATRES
For the Best In Entertainment
Farmville, Va.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-10-01

the extra cost of ompeptS wiring as compared with
minimum-wirng. is rery small, especially when you
consider that ample-pus wiring is an investment in
the permanent value Of your property. Don't ask your
builder to pinch pennies on your wiring systematic
knows its false economy For matter how beautiful
your bathroom, how modern your kitchen your
house won't be the home you want tomorrow unless
youv got wiring capacity to grow on!
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-10-01

that in building new OF remodelng, uuiag is a funda-
mental construction item as vital anu item which
you evaluate in terms Of convenience, comfort and
property value For truly modern living is electrical
living at its best and the opportunities for electrical
living are constantly growing. To enjoy completely
modern living, you'll need wiring that is ample for
maximum present needs plus capacity tospare fox
the future.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-10-01

that it is just shortsghted to few dollars by
installing bare minimum wiring as it is to use pipes
that small to supply your plumbing facilities
He'll advise at least l00-ampere service entrance;
enough circuits, with large enough wires, to carry
electricity at full power; and finally enough switches
and outlets to permit efficient use of all appliances and
to allow for fexibhty IN furniture arrangement.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-03-25
WATER OVER The DAM
1t has finally happened.

IL mas 1lnally nappeneQ
Water flowing thru the spillway at the Caldwell
reservoir last Saturday following the days rains which
sufficient to raise the water to this level.
This that for the first time since July 1953 the
water level at the dam is at sufficient level to again supply
the necessary amount for local consumers.
With the newly constructed 78-foot circular weir,
located at the edge of the spillway this that
additional 20000000 gallons have been stored for future
of the local consumers-almost additional two
months supply,
1t estimated that 80 inches have been added in
height to the dam by the weir construction and it
peted by the board of public affairs in the nick of time
This is good and more especially will
II be appreciated this late summer when the people of
Caldwell will have sufficient supply of water for their
needs.
Providing this county has normal amount of rain,
crament of the water supply this should not be
necessary.
Fridays rains should also come blessing to the
hundreds of farmers this secon who have been carry
ing water for their stock for several months
Although the seams running and wells begin
ming fill up, the rainfall will still have to continue at
normal rate if the farmers to benefit.
We hope it will for the farmer proSperS does the
business life of any rural community and Caldwell is
a bit different.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-03-25
HE STATES HIS REASONS

President ike" personal victory last week when
the House of Representatives voted down the proposed
Democratic uppng of the personal tax exemption from $500
to $700.
But Rep Bob Secrest failed to go along with the
administration this issue and voted for the increased
exemption. He cited the following three reasons:
Because it will give tax release to the greatest number
of people.
Because 81 could deny the taxpayers of my
country this slight saving while at the time,
giving away billion dollars to foreign countries.
Because the present exemption of $500 does not
far it originally did toward meeting what consid
Nfed the bare cost of living for one dependent
II can't knocking people in the head to get
money to send out of the country Secrest said
referring foreign aid which, he declared is not having
its intended effect of winning friends for America.
Despite vast expenditures in France and Italy,
muniSm still strong in these countries Secrest said.
The Noble county congressman recalled that in 1850
he voted against general increase taxes for the
eff the money raised through taxes being used
to retire the national debt instead of gveaway program
abroad I'd vote to maintain existing taxes all along the
lines" the popular eighth termer said today.
For several years have taken this position and have
written hundreds people this effect Secrest concluded
in explaining why he voted this way the proposed tax
exemption increase
1t is interesting to note that Secrest always has the
interest of his constituents at heart and does he
support vote against until he first studies it
thoroughly to how will affect the people of his 18th
district
Secrest, who is seeking his ninth term from the
county district will be opposed in the November election
by John E. Henderson, Cambridge attorney.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-03-25
SUMMERFIELD'S new POSTMASTER

Congratulations order today to Andrew Raymond
Foge, of Summerfeld who last week took the reins
postmaster of that community.
He steps into the vacancy created when William Warner
resigned this job to accept position with the Texas Eastern
Transmission Corp.
Active in church and civic affairs for many years, Mr.
Foge highly recommended for the position and receiv
ed the endorsement without fanfare opposition
In every community where he has resided, including
GAINESVILLE, st. Louis Mo, Parkersburg, W. Va Sum
mered Mr. Foge has been active in business church and
civic affairs.
He helped organize service organizations for the
Western and Southern Life insurance company, with which
he affiliated for number of years, in ST. Louis and
Parkersbug He president of the Life Underwriters
association in Parkersburg 1943 and director of West
Virginia state association during the same period.
He director of the adult choir and mems chorus
Parkersburg and organized junior choir while located
that city. He is member of the Methodist church, and
has served the official board in each of the above cities
Mr. Fogle also served the village council for Sum-
mered, having been popular writen candidate by the
residents He resigned this post last week before taking
postmaster.
well qualified for the job, Mr.. Fogle became
postmaster last week with the endorsement of the entire
community and all those with whom he has contact
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-03-25
Bible Questions
And Answers
ALBERT F. RANDOLPH

Question: Should a person
join church before he is saved?
Answer: The church is a body
of called out ones. Called out of
the world and of sin, and who
are living a changed life, a life
changed by the power Of God.
Surely then unsaved persons
should not join the church, and
ministers of the gospels should
not take unsaved ones into the
church. There is a practice in
many place of having class Of
instruction for a few weeks, and
then taking those who can pass
the examination into the church.
In Acts 2:41 we read, Then they
that gladly received his word
were baptized: and the same day
there were added unto them
about three thousand souls. -
Acts 2:47 tells us, 'Praising God,
and having favor with all the
people. And the Lord added to
the church daily such as should
be saved" That is such as were
being saved. In Acts 2:38 Peter
required of the assembled people
on the Day of Pentecost as fol-
lows: Repent and be baptized
every one of you in the name of
Jesus Christ for the remission of
sins, and We shall receive the
gift of the Holy Ghost" In Acts
3:l9 Peter again says, .x.Repent
ye therefore, and be converted,
that your sins may be blotted
out, when the times of refresh
ing shall come from the presence
of the Lord" Salvation is not by
church membership, but by rela-
tionShip with the Lord Jesus
Christ.
Question: Is there any person
who does not sin?
Answer: Yes, In John 3:9, we
read, "Whosoever is born of GOD
doth not commit sin" Again ir
l John 5:18 we see, I'VE know
that whosoover is born of Goo
sinneth not; but he that is be.
gotten of God keepeth himself
and that wicked one touchetf
him not" There is a doctrine
that we must sin in act, and wore
and deed, every day. However
that is not one of the doctrine,
of the word of God. Thank Coo
that a man or woman may live
above sin and without sin in the
midst of this sinful generation
But it is only by the power o
God that we can so live. We mus
live in obedience and devotion
God has power TO save and t.
keep.