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Evening star., 1955-11-21
'Culbert.W WenleY

Mrs. Guy Thruston culbert
of Marion, Va. announces the
engagement Of her daughter
Leola Elizabeth to Mr.. Robert
Mark Wenley. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A, G. Wenley. The we'd
ding will take place January 7
In washington.
Evening star., 1955-11-21
ENGAGEME ENTS7
Parker-Groy

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A.
Parker announce the engage
ment OF their daughter Kath-
leen Ann to Mr.. Richard Stan-
ley Gray. son of Mr.. and Mrs,
Charles NJ. Gray.
Evening star., 1955-11-21
Tuckson-McclelI

DR.. and Mrs. James Thomas
jackson Of Leesburg. Va, an
nounce the engagement Of
their daughter Patricia TO Or.
James Robert McClelland. son
Of DR.. and Mrs. Robert Craw-
ford McClelland Of Norfolk.
Evening star., 1955-11-21
To Celebrate
Anniversary

Invitations have been issued
for q reception celebrating the
57th wedding anniversary Of
MIR. and Mrs. Edwin Dice for
merly of Washington. who are
now visiting here. The party.
win take place from 3 to 5 pm.
Saturday at the home of their
daughter and son-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. Armin @. Clement In
Silver Spring, Md.
Now residents Of Ocala, Fla.
the couple was at one time
active in church and civic af-
fairs here. Mr.. Dice taught q
bible class at the Calvary
Methodist Church: was presi-
dent and secretary Of the
Methodist Union: q member of
the local board Of Sibley Me-
mortal Hospital and also served
as Methodist representative on
the board OF directors of the
Washington Federation Of
Churches.
Jackson advocate., 1955-10-01

you Then you just hold on to them and let the
interest pile up. (See the chart on this Page)
When held to maturity g years and months)
each Series Bond pays an average OF $50 per
year, compounded semiannually. And now, with
the automatic extension privilege it will 60 on
paying interest for 10 more years. That means a
return of up to 81 80 for each 81 100 invested.
Start right now on the road to financial security
to important goals like college for the children
and retirement for yourself. Think OF tomorrow
today, and sign up for the convenient Payroll
Savings Plan.
Wont your interest poid as current ineome1
Invest in 3% Series n.
u. S. Series H Bonds are new current income
Bonds in denominations of $500 to $lO,OOO.
Redeemable at par after months and on one
Jackson advocate., 1955-10-01

Every fastidious woman
knows how wonderful 1T feels
to be really clean-to get rid
of the days dirt and dust and
perspiration. And now comes
a new kind Of liquid skin
cleanser by famous Lucky
Heart Cosmetics that really
penetrates down into the
pores to bring out all the dirt.
Appropriately named Deep
Down Cleanser, the new
product brings a refreshment
that actually makes a woman
feel younger and lovelier. 1t
rids the skin of stale cosmet-
les, dried perspiration and all
the various kinds of surface
matter that clog pores and
encourage blackheads and
other blemishes.
One of the finest things
about this is that it is gener-
ously Lanolin enriched SO
that while it quickly and
effectively cleans the skin ii
also supplements the neces-
sary natural oils which are
regularly thrown off and lost
through the natural drying
process of age, changes II
weather and so forth. 1t tends
to keep skin with that won
derful, dewy- fresh look we al
admire in a fine young SKIN
The attractive, unbreak
able plastic bottle make:
Jackson advocate., 1955-10-01
New Liquid Skin Cleanser Cleans
Deeper. Supplements Natural Oils

application easy. And the
makers have run extensive
tests that prove that this
easy-on liquid cleanser will
remove more dirt and make
up even after a supposedly
thorough cleansing with regu-
lar cleansing cream.
Deep Down Cleanser is
available only through your
neighborhood Lucky Heart
Representative. During Sep
tember and October only,
there is special Introductory
price of just $1.35 plus tax;
In addition, there is a special
Lucky Heart Jubilee offer of
a S1.25 pair of first quality 81
gauge, Is denier, full fash
ioned nylon hose made by a
well-known hosiery manufac-
turer in the popular Red Fox
shade. And they're yours at
an unbelievably low price of
sac with any purchase of
Lucky Heart Cosmetics
amounting to $50, just dur
ing September and October;
This sounds like a splendid
time to see your Lucky Heart
Representative about this
wonderful new Deep Down
Cleanser
One of your Lucky Heart Re
presentatives is Mr.. James hill
3I56 Marion Dunbar.
Jackson advocate., 1955-10-01
SATURDAY, OCTOBER /, 1855

porous to have any unemployed.
Everyone has a well-paid reason
for being here.
In the 200-square-mile area Of
the Orange Free State goldfield de-
velopment, land values doubled and
trebled in as many years, some-
times as many months. Monthly
values of industrial land recently
sold have been increasing at a rate
of nearly 400 per cent.
When some 13 mines reach fun
production around Welkon and its
satellite settlements, we'll over
$420,000,000 will have been in
vested in the area.
Jackson advocate., 1955-10-01

biologists and architects, all profit
ing from the millions of pounds in
gold and uranium below their feet
in sufficient quantities to keep
them busy for the rest of the CEN
tury.
This rush, still going on with
whole-page newspaper advertise
ments in the countrywide press to
draw more labor to the expanding
mines, differs from the old days
when the lone diggers left their
homes to try their luck on patch
Jackson advocate., 1955-10-01

l. lere's simple plan for sending your young
sters through college.
It's easy to postpone saving when it's for an ex-
pense that's years away But if you seriously
want to give your children the benefits OF col
lege education, you'd better start preparing tor 1t
now. And one of the easiest, surest ways to do 1t
is by investing regularly in U. S. Savings Bonds
through the Payroll Savings Plan.
Here's all you have to do. Sign up at the pay Of
fee where you work, and tell the people there how
much you can afford to put aside each payday
They'll save that amount for you 1t will be set
aside from your salary before you get your check
before you're tempted to spend It,
That money is invested for you IN the worlds
safest Investment u. S. Savings Bonds. Inc
Bonds are made out in your name and g'Oen 70
Jackson advocate., 1955-10-01

Welkon has an airport where
cattle grazed not long ago. Johan-
nesburg, South Africa's first "gold.
en- city" is only $50 air miles to
the north.
Every other modern amenityis
being introduced here. There are
two large modern hotels with two
more being built, half a dozen
schools and a technical college,
movie theater, recreational and
sporting clubs, and all the health,
water, and light services of a mod
ern community.
Welkon is too new and pros
Jackson advocate., 1955-10-01
LIONEL HAMPTON

of dirt where a few nuggets had
been found.
Today, the big mining corpora
tions are bringing IN thousands of
workers to sink shafts so deep in
search of the precious ore that
only the wealthiest combines could
attempt the operation.
Although high wages are Of
fered, the people really striking
it rich are the shareholders of the
companies investing a fortune in
the new fields.
Jackson advocate., 1955-10-01


Welkon never had much of min
ing-camp look. Shortly after the
first gold strikes on lonely, al
most deserted farmlands in 1946,
a railroad line was pushed into
the district, and modern homes re-
placed the shackes and tents. To-
day, Welkon is a garden city OF
miniature, functional skyscrapers'
department stores and double-lane
highways.
Behind much of this transforma-
ton is the enterprise of South Al
rica's millionaire mining magnate,
Sir Earnest Oppenheimer.
Jackson advocate., 1955-10-01
State Officials
Continued From Page One)

to a daily newspaper reporter, an
nounced that he will ask the U. S.
Supreme Court to review the de-
cision rendered by U. S. Court of
Appeals judge at Denver and up
hold the prior dismissal order of
Federal District Judge Stephen
Chandler.
The Oklahoma attorney general
will base his appeal on the conten-
ton that the word, Negro" on
Jackson advocate., 1955-10-01

months written notice. Mature in years, 8
months and pay an average of 800 per annum if
held to maturity. Interest paid semiannually by
Treasury check. Series may be purchased
through any bank. Annual limit $4,000.
Jackson advocate., 1955-10-01
Gold And Uranium
. Rush Booms
S. African City

Thousands of workers in a mod
ern gold and uranium rush to
rich mines in Orange Free State
are turning a few square miles of
dry weld land into new South
African golden city" almost over
night.
Welkon, hub of ring Of new
mines rivaling the Transvaalr and
at the height of it's boom half a
century ago, in less than 10 years
has grown from a farm house to
a city of $4,000 persons.
Already the second largest COM
munity in the Orange Free State,
Welkon expects to double or treble
it's population again within the
next 10 years, outgrowing Bloem-
fontein, the provincial capital, to
become one of the first 10 cities in
South Africa.
Welkon has become a Goth GEN.
tury "boom town" for everyone,
from miners and engineers to So
Jackson advocate., 1955-10-01

the ballot is not prejudicial to a
candidate, but is merely "informa-
tive and descriptive" Such a
word, he said, serves to inform
voters which candidates are. of the
African race and which are of the
white race.
Mcdonald is seeking 100000
damages in suit against the state
election board, whose members
George D. Key. Benjamin M. Cas-
sidy and J. William Cordell-are
named in the petition filed here
over a year ago.
Evening star., 1955-11-17
pREMlER SHOWING OF 1856 MOBILE HOMES

1865 Lakes magnificent
Wheels Compe kitchen appliances
able 2 ne nsst Of homes co. Many more to choose from
Evening star., 1955-11-17
WIN q FREE 1886 TRAILER!

superb 1855 Great Lakes l7M-Ft Travel Trailer goes
to the winner Of the easiest Contest you ever heard Of
IT'S pure funl You simply fiji In the entry form at
Grand Opening Tor later) stating which mobile home
Evening star., 1955-11-17

you'd like best to own-and why-and ONE Of our lucky
visitors Is certainly going to oneabsolutely Free
The full retail value Of this fine trailer win be credited
you have bought mobile home before Contest closes
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-03-12

With all respect, honor and
love, March 3 was marked as
MARY Ford williams Day. at
Douglas In honor Of our princi-
pals birthday. The program. Of
which Mrs williams knew alb
solutely nothing, was planned.
engineered and presented by the
faculty, students and the PTA.
When Mrs. Williams entered the
cafetoriMn at 9 o'clock. the fac
ulty and students greeted her by
singing Happy Birthday to You
and Let Me Call You Sweet
heart"
This Is Your Life, was a very
touching and interesting part Of
the program Mrs Arleen VII
hamS, narrator, revealed Mrs.
Williams past. Among the many
friends OF her past. we were able
TO have present Mrs. Maude Diaz.
Mrs Ruth Polite. Dr. Davis, FIR
Gibson. BOBBY. her son, Mrs.
Charlotte Ford Clark. supervisor
and her Sister-in-law. Mrs. w. Il.
MurrelL. Mrs. Greenfield. Mrs.
Maude Chandler, Mrs. Vera Aus
TIN. Mrs Louise Mcqueen, Miss
Nellie Roberts, MRS Charlotte
Ellison, Mrs Anna Jackson An
6erson and Dr. and Mrs. Elmer
Ward
Many other friends OF Mrs.
Williams were seated In the aud
fence.
Among the other features Of the
program were MANY Happy Re
turns" sung by our PTA presi-
dent. Mrs G, M. Boyer, A Dedi-
cation Psalm of Love-" which
was composed and said by Mrs.
Hazel Cat0s musical selections By
the Douglas chorus under the di-
rection OF our music teacher,
Mrs. Mabls Thompson Greetings
were made by Mrs. Mamie VII
IiauS at which time she present
ed flowers from the Alpha KAY
pa Alpha Sorority. and Mrs. Iona
BIackshear. VITO presented ne
gift from the PTA- A s-sz.err rgP-
resentative from each g-zcse g-GIu
greeted and preSen-s6 M-% vi
liamS with a gleE THa 1zCsZlrSF
gave Mrs WILLIS ! SszEZ--1-LL
automatic Ro&lsSa-1s 1r-Lls-- -zz--s
and flowers were TEssE-zss1 - al
cur various ScAsCZ GEEE-1-zzl-lI-E--s
and es1st0dizrS. A hzwzzy rzE@
decorated WIth eEg1ssS wzz Ezx-
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-03-12

wilson Dean of 719 SW It'll St,
Hollywood, was first driver 10
sign the roster at Medley Speed
way Sunday afternoon Being the
big Mr.. First, he h76 n
# car numbers and chose No. u.
Asked If he was supersEItious, hIs
answer was Let the first heat
race run with Is cars, Is laps
and if l win just pay me off with
g shiny, new gTeenbacks."
Saturday night, March Is viii
be one Of the greatest nights IN
the history Of Medley Speedway
for some 100 young men Of Miami
and surrounding cities; a chance
to compete In one Of the most
thrilling Of all sports, COMPETE
tive auto racing a number young
men from Miami and Hollywood
have signed I'D and been assigned
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-03-12

en- from the cafeteria manager
nd staff. Many miscellaneous
gifts, cards and kilograms were
'eceived from local and far away
friends.
A photographer was present To
take pictures as the program pro-
ceeded.
Mrs Williams couldn't help but
weep for she was 50 happy and
shocked. She began her response
by saying This has really been a
surprise"
Mrs. Eolyn Kimbro served as
coordination Of MARY Ford VII
Eams Day and with the splendid
cooperation OF the faculty, STU
dents and friends, this program
was one Of tremendous success.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-03-12

their car numbers. It Is Surpris-
ing how these boys are teaming
up as drivers and mechanics in
order to race their cars over the
one-third mile track at the
Soutn's most beautiful oval, Med
ley Speedway.
MIR. MoWry announced Sunday
afternoon that the track would be
open every Wednesday night for
practice sessions from 300 to 900
pm Call 80-2121 and there Win
be someone to take your entry
and supply you with all the nee
eSSary information for entering
your car. The office viii be open
from 900 70 500 daily.
The Atlas Lodge 800, IBPOEW
reports that the intermiSSion show
in store for the race fans will be
big first IN entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-28
By Louis Berg
This Week MoCie Editor

ME first time saw Liliane Montevecchi
1.-The ballet dancer who is M-G=M's
latest starlet - was at Hollywood party,
In room filled with more than the usual
quota Of Hollywood beauties. She was get
ting most ofthe attention, largely on account
Of her great, big, beautiful eyes. They
dominated her features - and the room.
Montevecchi sat shy and silent while
everybody stared. Finally producer broke
the spell. Don't move" he said. Its
distracting enough when you sit STILL
think she was signed that same evening,
even though at the time she couldn't speak
a word of English. This was not literally
true. She knew two words: ''Yes" and
NO." and the latter, she observes, came
in particularly handy in Hollywood.
Poedles Get an Earful
MoNTEvEccH is not a mixer. She lives
alone with two cloth French poodIes -
ITS relic" she says, ITO have somebody
to talk French to-" She is Partisan by
birth, but of Italian descent.
She doesn't 60 out with anyone in Holly
wood. Its no fun here. In Paris am in
love-" Meaning that she's engaged to a
Frenchman, Robert Petit - no kin to her
ballet master, Roland Petit.
Other information she volunteered was
that it takes her two hours to make up her
eyes in the morning and that she loves to
eat diamonds - facetious reference to the
fact that she first won fame in ballet in the
title role Of piece called "La Croqueuse
de Diananfs" (''The Diamond Cruncher').
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-28

She came over with the Roland Petit
ballet troupe, source Of Leslie Caron, Taina
Fig and others. She's II years old, has
long-term contract with M-G-M - she is
currently making week End At Las
Vega" - and owns sports car, which she
drives, repeatedly. like a maniac.
The eyes won her the contract, but she
has other outstanding attributes, as the
picture opposite can testify. Oh yes, and
her eyes are brown. You never notice it
because you get drowned in them. The End
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-11-11
Farmers Union Board
Plans Member Drive

The board Of directors q 3D.,
Prince Edward County Farmer
Union vii meet November IL %
discuss plans for the forlhcGm
ing membership Drive a w lev
county FU president sald to-
DAY
Kickoff Tor tie annual cam
paian FOR mcmOeH Is slated fDs
November "a H. vii continue
through DcccmDeY NJ Lct4
said appeal aIil oc mailed to all
member ot 1854 Hn0 did NOS All
ncR a4ch sanding laa ttar
MEMBER IRE entity IN good stand
Iu2 y III also D. contacted
The proficient said the dr.Te 8aI
include campaign ~ aecuFe
member subscriptions - taf
Washington News Letter which
report political and teaialasitc
news It'll state and national levels
prepared by Farmers Union edl-
tom President Lewis said me nj
beers are invited 10 the directors
g.-.-,. --e2l -.-t g4s-4~y.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-11-11

$428 Lookett S49003 Hampton.
S444 Prospect, S4lb.50 Leigh.
$l79ll. and Buffalo. S3I850
The Employees Division Is $500
under its quota Of $2,850. while
the Districts need only about $3.50
70 meet the Chests third largest
quota Of $3.50 The Residential
DIVISION is only Sl2. 30 from its
goal Of $3.50
MIS-. Grace Gordon chairman
o. the District DIVISION, enter
tanned her Sub-chaAn4en, together
With Keith Schuler, chest preSi-
dent. Mrs Schuier. and Mr.. and
MIS- Button Hamersly at a buff
fet dinner at her homie Tuesday
She presented J W Garnet
with silver cup for leading his
division, Falmvllle district. over
the top first She aI4o presented
HIM with SIS for raising the larg-
est amount over his quota Mr.
Garnet donated the gift to the
drive stating that BIS workers
deserved The credit.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-11-11

Obtaining blood for emergency
transfuslons viii DE much easter in
the future under plan intro
duced here BY Hospital Adnini-
strator \ S Stubs.
With the help II tNo local or
carnations, the Junior Chamber
OF Commerce and the Fire Depart
fnent Stubbs hopes to establish a
knouu and qualified blood do
nor list.
The hist would contain names
Of persons RiIllng to give blood
and their type. and would b. Al
the finger tips of the medical de-
pagtment
Both the Jaycees and Fireman
Volunteered to be typed and placed
on the availability list as com
munlty projects
The organizations also agreed
tn contribute blood for other mem
bers Or their families IN the event
that TRANSMISSION u necessary
A similar program has been dis
discussed by the Creue KiWanis.
Stubhs said that in the past
some delay and Il certain amount
Of confusion has resulted Nhen
blood Is needed ID hurry
ie cited the volnding Of Eotta
way Deputy Sheriff Frank d
Shepard al an example Shop
ard ! blood type l. A-negstiSe. z
fairly rare type In his case a
translation Ras necessary but
such rare blood as not available
from title hospital blood bank. :
1t waR necessary then 10 put
out an emergency call VIA local
radio stations To get 1t. Hundreds
Of calls poured III and the neees-
sary blood vas obtained Stubs
1T --4-4 yer4---~ a'e.s g<erlgLt..g
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-11-11
Voters Were Puzzled
Justice Of the Peace
A Buster Person
Than Many Suspect

Voters tn Tuesdays general
election puzzled long over the
three blank lines at the bottom
Of their ballot The space was
provided for writing IN the names
Of three for Justice OF the peace
q posts Of nebulous meaning To
many voters.
The laW provides for three
juices Of the peace in each magi-
sterial districts. and their work is
concerned with three principal
fields
They are authorized 10 issue
warrants for arrest All such war
rants are returnable 10 the coun-
ty or Trial Justice Court JUS
tices may take acknowledgements
and affadavits involving su c h
papers as deeds and documents.
and they may also receive cash
bail in lieu Of bond
The last task In some areas,
notably WHERE important high
ways pass through the district is
important since motorist arrest
ed for highway violations may pay
cash bail for appearance at trial
later. then proceed on their way
+ The issue Of warrants for ar
rest assumes importance too
since the presence of a nearby
Justice. empowered 10 issue a war.
rant. eliminates delav in securing
the warrant from authorities al
the county scat
Justices are paid for each of the
three principals duties. They re-
ceive one dollar for issuing war
rants and receiving cash bail
while fifty-cent free must be left
With them for taking affadlvit,
Or acknowledgements.
F'armWne justices are appointed
by the Circuit Court as contrast
ed with the election methods In
the county districts. At present
the court appoints two although
the town may legally have more
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-11-11
Legion Auxiliary II
Hold Veterans Day
Banquet 1hursda,

4 cgionnarieN and AuNIl3ar "
members Of Jack Garland Post
"a Farmville. VIII assemble to-
night Thursday IA Farmulle
High School cafeteria AT 7 D IN.
for their annual Veterans Day
observance and banquet
Post Commander Owen Dunk
ley who made the announcement.
said that Ivey Holland % Ap-
pomattox Nice-department conf
mnnder OF The Third ard Fourth
Virginia districts would be guest
speakers for the occasion
Articles made by blind veterans
al kecoughtan Hospital VIII be
on display and for sale
Statewide. the American Legion
is sponsoring special Veteran )
Day radio program FRIDAY feat
urine patriotic music and dis
tinguished military figures
The program Will be aired over
WHO beginning at 10 a NJ
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-11-11
October Building
Total S63.lOO
Residential W ork
Again In Lead

Seven building permits were OBJ
aimed here during October for
construction estimated At s63.l00
For the same period last Year.
light permit we're secured and
aalued at $50, TOO
Except for one commercial
structure. a warehouse. the per
mits were obtained for new resi-
Dental construction or additions
TO present homes The commercial
permit was taken out bv Melville
and J Monroe Johns for con
StruCtion IN Fafmyi lille District
Residential construction con
tinucd its good pace during the
month. with four Of the permits
obtained for new dwelling proper
ties. TWO Of these We're obtained
BY Emanuel Weinberg for erection
Of two homes n Farmyille Oh High
street
Other now home permits we're
issued to Walter HAYES. Farmville
and Chester Ellington. Hampden
District Three additional permits
went for residential additions and
alterations
BY classes Of construction, DC.
tobefS values were commercial
property, 10000. new homcy
s38 900. and home additions. S..
100
Three Of the permits were is
sued for work inside The tow!
limits, valued at 1872 200 Four per
mits for county work added up tc
$40 900
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-11-11
County Farmers To
Learn More About
1856 iCP Program
Series of Five
Meetings To Be
Held In Area

FaTnl.-1r-Ing 7ar1oarare Y1r
a 1885 Agriculture conse--ys.,or
prog, "a began t...c aook p-.h
me- .lqs at WI nam a15 parr7-
vile ane County Agen+ = r
striplln sad five more sese.ons
are On tsp dnrng .4e r,x+ tuo
weeks far o+her sao.5,ne ~ ,,a
county
the pri~-o Fd..a44 rou-.,. Acp
C~ro-r, j. rec-Y+}v .,-,r,,ovad r0r
se,-,- I'M D,.ac.5oes fcr ray. vas-
which farmers niav ill., II t,,nroyc
crr~3 a,o5 ,sn,or ~.a4 snd ba,c