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The Nome nugget., 1954-05-14
US. Announces Completion Of H-Bomb Tests As Conference Starts
 Seeking Outlawing Atom Warfare

WASHINGTON. R m T h United States has fired a final hydrogen explosion in the island shaking, controversy stirring 1854 test series at the mid Pacific proving ground.
 A joint Atomic Energy Com mission-Defense Department an nouncement said last night the series had been completed and "the tests were successful in the development of thermonuclear weapons"
 This was much like language used to mark the end of previous test series and, like the previous announcements, it did not specify how many bombs had been set off. However, three previous ex- plosions had been announced - a mighty blast on March 1, another explosion 26 days later and a third on April 6-leaving open to speculation whether one or more than one detonation occurred after that time.
 Announcement of the end of the series, which drew foreign pro- tests because radioactive particles showered well outside the test area, came on the same day that a five-power conference opened in London, aimed at ending the arms race and outlawing nuclear weapon warfare.
 There was some speculation of a connection between the timing of yesterdays announcement, con- tinuing protests abroad and the London conference. Besides the usual laconic statement that a test series had been concluded successfully, the joint statement also said of the 1854 tests:
 ''They were essential to our na- tional interest and have contrib uted materially to the security of the United States and the free world"
The Nome nugget., 1954-05-14
Gambler Costello Faces Another
 Is Years In Prison

NEW YORK, R - Gambler Frank Costello, convicted of fed eral income tax evasion, faces a possible maximum penalty of IS years in prison and a $30,0O0 fine.
 Costello appeared on the verge of tears last night when the jury foreman intoned guilty"
 The 63-year-old defendant, who allegedly headed a national under world syndicate for years, paled and buried his face in his hands. Trembling, he lighted cigaret.
 Costello had been out of jail less than seven months when the threat of bars struck him again.
 He was released last Oct. 29 from the federal correctional in stitution at Milan, Mich, after serving 14 months of an 18-month sentence for contempt of the Ke- fauver crime Investigating com mittee when he refused to answer several key questions and twice stalked out of hearings.
 The Italian born Costello III whose gravel voice grated the ears of millions during the tele- vised Kefauver hearings here in 1951-also faces deportation pro- ceedings.
The Nome nugget., 1954-05-14
Propane Gas Explosion Wrecks Fairbanks Home

FAIRBANKS, Rl-An explosion attributed to propane gas peeled off a garage door and smashed and twisted the Melvin Popescu home in the Island Homes tract yesterday.
 A mass of flame scared the lawn. Dishes and pictures on the wall in the neighboring home of Fairbanks City Manager Don Eyinch were shattered. The Fly inch garage was knocked out of line.
 The blast occurred while resi- dents of both home were absent and no one was injured.
 Investigators found valve to the main gas line to the Popescu home open. The line was not in use but gas had been but in for a short test, they said.
The Nome nugget., 1954-05-14
PROGRAM FOR FIFTH ANNUAL Armed Forces Day Celebration

goo a.m Reveille at Federal Building. goo until 1900 Open house at Nome Field and inspection of CHA. Refreshments will be served
 1O:3O a.m F-94 jet fighters from 449th Fighter Interceptor Squadron and the Korean com bat-tested F-86 Sabres from 72Oth Fighter Bomber Wing at Ladd AFB will demonstrate high speed flying overhead. 200 pm. Parade will form at Nome School and proceed down St. through Front St. This will be headed by Ninth Army Band pla- toon of Infantry and Air Force personnel from the f1th Air Division at Ladd AFB 5003rd Air Force Squadron Det. B; 9472nd TSU; National Guard; Boy Scouts; Cub Scouts; American Legion; VFW.; ACS and other groups This will be followed by an address by Gen. Donald B. Smith, commander of the 11th Air Div, who will be introduced by Mayor Andersen. Also on the reviewing stand will be Judge Walter Hodge, Gen. John Moves, AVG, and Maj K D. Swisher commanding officer of Nome Field. 400 pm. Band concert at Federal Bldg. 500 pm. Retreat ceremony. 7:30 pm. Banquet at Boring Sea Club honoring Gen. Smith and party. 800 pm. Taps.
 9:OO until 100 a. m. Air Force Orchestra at High School Prom.
 100 to 500 pm. USO open house at old Meth odst parsonage. Military project officer Ladd Field It. Richard Hummer charge from Nome Fie
The Nome nugget., 1954-05-14
Russia AccedeS To French On International Control For Any Indochina Peace

GENEVA, R-Russia proposed today that any settlement of the Indochina conflict be carried out under the supervision of a neutral nations supervisory commission. This represented major modifi- cation in the Communist position.
 Soviet Foreign Minister Wa cheslav M. Molotov made his pro- posal to the nine-party Indochina conference a few minutes before French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault had declared international control was an essential condition in any settlement.
 Molotov conceded that the ear Her proposal of Communicated Vietminh did not provide for ade- quate supervision and then sub mitted his own proposal as sup plement to the Vietninh plan.
 There was no immediate word from the Western powers as to whether the Soviet proposal would satisfy them on the Ques- ton of supervision.
The Nome nugget., 1954-05-14

FAIRBANKS, R - The first meeting between the Northern Commercial Go. management and the retail clerks union since the clerks started picketing the store more than three weeks ago was held yesterday.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-13
Carl Wick NeU
Moose Governor

Carl Wick is the new governor
Of Farmville Moose Lodge, sue
ceeding j.. H. Wick. Other officers,
elected last week, are c. j. Stay
ton, junior governor. Garland
Fahrner. prelate, and j. Nat Will
kerson. trustee.
John H. Warner and S P
Glover were reelected to the posts
of secretary and treasurer, respec-
lively. Mr.. Wilkerson fills the va
cancy left by the expiring term OF
c. j. Cox among the trustees
officers have disclosed that con-
struction Of the new Moose home,
near Longwood Estate, is progress
ing rapidly. Last week the first
floor was laid, and extension of
the walls above that level is now
underway
Moose Dave Weinberg last week
won the pot Of luck drawing at
the lodge business meeting He re-
turned the $40 prize to the build
ing fund. A similar drawing is
made weekly. starting at IS and
building up weekly thereafter at
the same rate if not drawn by a
member present.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-13
jos Will Sponsor
May Day Pray Day

Farnville Junior Chamber of
Commerce members. with the
backing of community officials, are
sponsoring an observance Of May
Day-Pray Day on Saturday May
l. Mayor w c. Fitzpatrick viii
make an official proclamation
soon.
The nation wide Jaycee effort
is planned in anticipation Of add
ing new significance to May Day.
The Communists celebrate this
holiday. and it is felt that the
power of Americans across the ma
ton praying that the leading of
the communist countries may
meet together with America S
leaders in cooperative search for
lasting peace will have powerful
force toward that end. Jacee
spokesman points out
JayceeS have expressed the hope
that all persons in the community
join with them in making the
forthcoming program successful,
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-13
Visitors Engulf Sayler's Creek

surrounding grounds To enjoy the
beautiful spring day that bright
ened the battlefields of Sayler's
Creek Four hundred and fifty
two visitors registered Oh April
II, more than a four hundred
per cent increase over the pre-
vious Sunday when the weather
vas overcast and hosts and
hostesses were thrilled even then
with the response.
Everyone would expect residents
Of the surrounding area to be in
terested in the famous spot where
Lee lost half his army, but reports
indicate that visitors from as fat
as New Mexico We're present. Six
Southern Virginia counties, Rich
mond, Petersburg, Connecticut.
Michigan New York and Missis-
sippi We're all represented With the
largest prepOnderance Of course.
coming from Farmyille and close
lying territories.
Lockett and Hlllsman Houses
will remain open the following
TWO Sundays IN April
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-13
OUer 5000 Visit Nelr Drug Store

$50 bond, to Mrs. Olivia Amber
sos of Dillwyn. and the S25 bond
third prize to NJ. f. Irby of Rice.
The store had a dainty gift Of
one drachma OF Cara Nome per
fnle for the first 1000 ladies
WHO registered Mr. Fore reports
that over $500 registered, with
children and those who forgot to
sign, swelling the total to we'll
Over 5000
The premises were attractively
decorated with flowers from we'll
wishers throughout the area serv-
ed by the store. Mr. Fore said the
reception rendered by the public
was most gratifying TO the en-
tire staff. 1t was an inspiration
to find our hard work SO enthui-
astically received" he said.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-13
NeW Officers Prince Eduard APVA Make
Further Plans To Restore W0rshum Jail

The Prince Edward chapter of
the Association for the Preserva-
ticn of Virginia Antiquities in
tends to Justify its title locally.
During the past several years
the old Worsham jail has been
the object of the societys inter-
est. Located opposite the Dupuy
house on the western side of
Route Is in the village of Wor-
shaam, the tumble down one story
log building is the source of much
historic value
AS verified by a Richmond ar
chitect, the gaol' was built dur
ing the late 18th century-when
Worsham was Prince Edward
county seat. According to Miss
Mary Dupuy, from whose family
the A, P V. A purchase the Jail
and surrounding land five years
ago it is one of the earliest gaols'
and was probably used as a debt
or's prison.
1t has been the Society's aim
to restore and preserve the build
ing as token Of e earliest
court days Of the County, and
now during the celebration of
Prince Edward S Bicentennial, Of
ficers and member have decided
that there is no better time than
the present to undertake compile
ton of the project.
At a recent meeting of the So
clety's officers a Restoration Com
mittee was appointed to spearhead
the task
Robert Taylor was named chair
man OF the committee, and others
to work with him are NJ. H. Bit
finger Richard Dupuy, Mrs. Dave
c Wilson, Mrs. B 7 Taylor ST.,
and Mrs Anne Atkinson Cham
berlayne
The chairman announces that
he plans to can a meeting within
the near future
Other plans of the Prince Ed
ward chapter include the annual
meeting, to be held probably in
June at a place of interest in the
county.
officers Of the Society for 1854
are H Clarence Bradshaw, presi-
dent NJ H Bittineer. first vice
director; Mrs Horace Adams
second director; Miss Eliza
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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-13
TeIe phone Rate
lncre ease Sought
Manager Explains
Y. t. & rs Views

A request for higher service
charges to offset continued ris-
ing costs will be made by Viz
gina Telephone and Telegraph
Company, Wilson B Garrett. state
manager. has announced.
He said the company is filing
an application for authorization
Of adjusted schedules with the
State Corporation Commission.
and that his company feels the
adjustment upward is necessary
at the earliest possible date.
The proposed increases will APP
ply, if approved, to all Of the com
pany's dial exchanges and also to
lesser degree to common battery
areas classification. He said. how
ever, that Dillwyn. Burkeville. Pal
myra and Brookneal, the COM
panyS only remaining magnetic
offices are not to have new rates
applied until after they are con-
verified to dial operation.
Cites Chief Reason
Mr. Garnet said that higher
wage costs, principal item affect
ing operations. and higher ma
terial and equipment costs have
resulted in higher priced invest
ment since additions to plants
must be made at higher unit costs
than ever before.
The number Of telephones in
service is almost twice the num-
Der in service seven years ago"
he stated but the investment in
plant has risen to more than three
times what is was seven years
ago Garrett reports.
I'VE are now serving "a 900 tele-
phones about 81 per cent more
than seven years ago. The con-
tinued demand for expansion of
plant requires large amounts of
additional investment money for a
continuous construction program
An unWavering record of good
earrings is necessary to attract this
money. Adequate rates are essen
tial to good earnings, the man
ager said.
we have been able thus far
to withstand the effect of more
than IL years Of increased cost
with only three general adjust
ments of our rate schedules. Our
proposed local exchange rates will
yield approximately $4,000 per
month after payment of taxes. :"
he reports.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-13
March Building
Values $4,000
s Permits Given
In Town, County

March building construction,
when eight permits valued at
$4,000 were issued to Falmville
and Prince Edward county resi-
dents. exceeded that for the same
period last year, a check Of
building permits reveals.
In March 1858 the same num-
Der Of permits were issued. but
they were obtained for construc-
ton with estimated costs of but
$45 800.
Last months permits were is
sued principally to home builders.
seven of the eight being secured
for that purpose The remaining
permit was issued for an addition
to an existing dwelling in Farm
Vile.
Two permits were issued for
Farmville, with values estimated
at $27 800. The remaining six we're
issued through the office of Com
missioner V. c. Womack for
county construction. All we're for
dwellings, and the total estimated
value was $4,000.
Dwelling permits were issued TO
Mrs. Monroe Johns. in Farmvnle
and to Fred c Paulson MOTLEY
and Glenn, Oracle LinvIllo Jesse
and Clarence Nash, John F Nor
wood and Odel J Kirby, in the
county The permit for a resi-
dental addition was issued for
Farmville to Robert E. Taylor
For 1854. through March, in
both the town and county, per-
mits have totaled 30, with esti-
mated costs Of construction of
$187135.
County Savings bond sales fig
ures for the month of March are:
Amelia. IS 06250, Buckingham.
$3.625. Charlotte. 4 ,568.75, Cum
berland $500; Powhatan, S6,375
Prince Edward. s35 ,831.25.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-13
Fa,n,rilIe, Amelia High Schools Place
Winners In District Three Forensic Meet

Kenneth Hudgina. of FarmVille,
and Martha Weisiger, of Amelia.
were two of the winners of Dis
trict 3. Groups 2, Forensic meet.
held Friday afternoon at Long
wood College
Students from Farmville and
Amelia High School were in COM
petition with groups from Buck
i II 2 h a m. LaWrtnceville. and
Greensville County in Poetry and
Prose Reading Debating. Spelling,
and Public SPEAKING
Kenneth and Martha were
chosen first IN Boy IS Prose Read
ing division and GIRLS Poetry
Reading. respectively
The Public Spsaking contest
WAS won by Martha Lane Kiser.
OF Greensyille Cotnty With Jean
Whitlow. of Lawfenceville, plac-
ing second. and Whitehead Ell
more, also of Lawrenceville. rank
ing third Winning speeches were
entitled Clean Living, The
Constitution and Bill Of Rights, =
and Hazards OF Private Speak
ing.
Greensville COUNTY School in
Emporia was ting only group to
enter a debate team Consisting
of MeSetta Sykes, William c.
Blalock. Joe JONES, and Georgia
Allen. it was given top rating
The Spelling contest was won
by Sylvia Harrison. of Green's
vile, who has walked off with top
honors for three years straight
now. Bonnie Mann, Of Farmville
placed second.
Mary Watkins of LaWrenceville
placed first in the Girls Prose
Reading division
The local meeting which is
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-13
Jarman Hall To Haze Cooling System

Longwood College will have a
cooling system for Jarman Hall
by June 4, the day before the be-
ginning Of the commencement
exercises.
President Dabney S. Lancaster
made the announcement Friday
that the contract had been let to
the Virginia Air Conditioning
Company. Of Lynchburg.
The Lynchburg firm submitted
a bid of 1920, the lowest of six
bids. The other five firms bidding
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-13
School Secretary
Workshop Termed
"Most Successful"
60 Delegates
Attend State
Gathering Here

The first state wide workshop
OF the Virginia Association Of
educational Secretaries, held at
Longwood College during the week
end. attracted so delegates and
was most successful Mrs. Vir-
ginia F.. Harper. program director
reports.
A banquet Saturday night at
LongWood House elm axed the
tWo-day conference or. methods
and techniques for effective serv-
ice for secretaries to school prin-
cipals and superintendent. DR..
Dabney S. Lancaster. was the
speaker.
Banquet guests incluaed Ray E.
r i'd. of Richmond, assistant
superintendent Of public instruc-
ton. superintendent T. J. Nc
Ilwaine and c. M Bussinger. of
the Amelia Nottoway school
division, Stuart NJ BevIlle, Farm
vile principal, who hac addressed
the group earlier. Or. Merle
Landrum, Professors Norman O.
Myers, Willard Leeper and Christy
Snead.
Program Highliahts
Miss Dottie Morris. & Longwood
College student. sang :during the
banquet session DR.. Landrum pre-
sented President Lancaster. while
Mrs. Harper introduced special
guests.
During the busy workshop
schedule. delegates watched a
business machine demonstration
conducted by Prof. Norman O.
Myers, and saw films on type
writing shortcuts and telephone
techniqueS. presented by Prof.
Christy Snead and Prof. Willard
Leeper.
Saturday morning, Stuart M.
Beville. Farmville Eigh School
principal, spoke on effective tech
niques, followed by a panel discus
sion by Longwood business edu-
cation seniors. DR.. Landrum was
moderator
A coffee hour in The Student
Lounge opened the workshop Fri
day night.
Mrs. Beulah T. Jones. Of Rich
mond. Association president. ex-
pressed for the delegates highest
praise Of the program, the
facilities and the reception by
Longwood College Nowhere have
we had more corciality. more
comfort or a more effective pro-
gram. she said.
Assisting Mrs Harper with
workshop planning were Mrs.
Naomi N jenkins. Of the Prince
Edward School Board office, and
Mrs. Nina c. Lacy. secretary.
Farmville High School
Student panel members were
Nell Copley Lucille Mann. Sylvia
West and Betty Newsome. Special
emphasis throughout the two days
was placed on technical and social
skills for school secretaries.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-13

More than 5000 persons visit
ed the new home Of Gray's Drug
Store here during open house Fri
day night and the formal open
ing Saturday, according to Allan
N, Fore. owner.
The shiny neWness of the pre-
misses at l'9 Main street, ana the
34-year-old record of its exist
ence as Farmville institution
attracted the huge throng thro-
ughout the business day Satur-
day.
w A Watson Jr Chamber Of
Commerce president presided dur
ing the prize drawing Saturday
at p. m. for three awards. A. c.
Rowsey, Of Farmvile, made the
drawings. First prize, a 500 saw
ings bond. went to Mrs. E. j. And
rews. Of Farmvle second prize 4
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-13
Army Reluctant To Lose Grip On
M,46l, 500 Invested In Camp Pickett

Camp Pickett has cost SAL
500 TO build to its present state,
and the Army is reluctant to lose
its grip on such an investment.
particularly in an era Of emer-
gencieS.
That opinion was expressed by
Secretary of the Army Robert T.
Stevens during hearings on stand
by closing of the military installa-
ton before the Senate Armed
Forces subcommittee last week in
Washington,
Stevens said the Army feels it
cannot give up the camp. although
it is slated to be put on a stand
by basis by June 80, because loss
Of the post would seriously ham
per mobilization plans in the
event of an emergency.
Air Force Views
At the same hearing. Secretary
of the Air Force Talbot promised
he would try to eliminate basic
objections to the use of Camp
Pickett by the Air Force and try
to work out with the Army a
means Of utilizing the Southside
Virginia camp
Before the Air Force could con-
slider use of the camp there would
be many details to work out con-
corning use of the heavily saturat-
ed air space in the vicinity, the
Air Force secretary said.
The Air Force would also re-
quire elimination Of all ground
firing ranges for all except flat
trajectory weapons. it was dis
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-13
Nightly Holy Week Services Begin
Eastertide Church Celebrations
Which Culminate In Sunrise Rites
Five Ministers
Cooperate In Series
Beginning Monday

JOINT Holy Week services Will
be held in the Farmville Metho-
dist Church throughout this week
prior TO traditional Easter mes
sages and music on Sunday April
10. III the various town churches.
Sponsored by the Farmville.
Ministerial Association. Holy Week
services Will be held each night
at p m. Monday through FIJI
day in the Methodist Clurch.
Each eli five ministers will be in
charge of the service one night.
On Monday the Rev. Harry
Mitchell will speak on Forgive
ness at the Cross taking as his
text Father, forgive them. for
they know not what they do"
Speaking Tuesday on Authority
at the Gross. the Rev Jean A.
Vache Will take his text from
Verify say unto thee. To-day
thou shalt be with me IN Para
disc
Thursday night, the Rev.
Charles o Kidd will take his text
from Thirst, . my God. my
God why hast Thou forsaken
me-" for a sermon entitled SUI
ferinR and Lonhness al the Cross.
The Rev B r Bruner will COM
plete the services on Friday with
Victory and Confidence at tie
Cross. taking his text from
Father into Thy hands I com
men my spirit
Sunrise Service
On Easter Sunday morning at
6.45 a m, the annual commun-
lty Sunrise service will be held in
front Of the Longwood Collecg
Library on High Street.
Sponsored by the Farmville In
REORGANIZATION Youth Group
Council with Wilbur Burger in
charge Of arrangements. the out
door service viii present the Rev
William B Rogers. pastor of Col
lege Hill Presbyterian Church at
Hampden Sydney as speaker, and
special music by youth choms.
Johns Memorial
J Q hns Memorial Episcopal
Church began its Easter week
celebrations with the annual visit
alton of the Rt Rev George Pur-
nell Gum Bishop Of the Diocese
of Southern Virginia. on Palm
. Sunday. New members were con-
firmed at the morning service. and
palms We're distributed to the con-
arcgation
Further observance at the Epis-
copal Church Will include the
celebration of communion on
Maundy Thursday April IS at
7.l5 p. m in tile church The
annual three hour service on
Good Friday will be held in the
church from noon until 3 p. m.
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