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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
0QnAouai X2outiou and 2Qwd Eua,A Naouud the Eouutu
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Carter and

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Carter and
visited recently with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Carter
of West street and Mrs. Thelma
Bigley of Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Robinson
of Norwalk and Mr.. and Mrs.
Allan Archer and grandsons,
David and Danny Good of Can
ton were weekend guests in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Carter
Robinson Of Cumberland street.
Mrs. Archer remained for a
weeks visit with relatives and
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Doe have
returned to their home in Ar
lington, Va, after spending a
week in the home of Mrs. Does
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. d. L. Har-
kins, West street.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Faleming
and son, Buck and daughter,
Shirley, Mrs. Bessie Lambert,
Mrs. Hugh Wiggens and Pattie
McVay, all of Springfield, Mr..
and Mrs. E. L. Kirk of Barnes
vile, were recent guests in the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Pat
ton, Playground street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George SamueIs
of Henderson, KY, visited this
past weekend with their daugh-
ter, DR.. and Mrs. E. c.. Ditch and
family, North street.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony AdOrn-
eta, of Cleveland, were week
end guests in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Giallombardo,
Bronze Heights.
MIR. and Mrs. Lee Hatfield and
family of Columbus and Mr. and
Mrs. Glen Priest and son of
Youngstown visited recently
with Mrs. Kathryn Womack of
Caldwell route 4.
Jimmie and Ted Finley, who
have been employed in Sisters
vile, w. Va, have moved to
Marietta and hereafter will be
employed at Beverly.
Mrs. Alta Haines has returned
to her home on Cumberland
street after spending two weeks
in Akron, Cleveland and Chip
peWa Lake. Mrs. Haines attended
a musical festival in which her
granddaughter participated.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Ramsey and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ramsey
visited Sunday afternoon with
Mrs. Lizzie Myers of Woodsfield.
Mrs. Myers, who is 80 years old
and Mrs. l.. S, Ramsey, 78, are
cousins, but have not seen each
other for some IS years.
Virginia Webster and Donald
Bartel of Cleveland, were week
end guests in the homes of DR..
and Mrs. d. Fl. Webster and Mrs.
Minnie Heddleson, Caldwell.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
Ava Hill TODDerS

The Ava Hill TOpperS All club
held their second meeting at the
home Of Mary Ruth Archer, June
5th. There were seven members
present. The club is combined Of
boys and girls. Projects were dis
cussed. Lunch Of cookies and
kool-aid was enjoyed by all.
News reporter - Rebccca Clark.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
Dexter City Pins and Pans

The Dexter City Pins and
Pans held short meeting June
4th at the Dexter City Legion
hall. The meeting was called TO
order by repeating the All
pledge. Demonstrations were
given by Darlene Carroll and
Connie Smith. The meeting ad-
iourned. To meet again June 18
at the Crooked Tree grange hall.
News reporter-Darlene Carrel.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
BrOOkfieId HOmemakerS

The BrOOkfleId HOmemakers
met at the home of Mrs. Betty
Hedge for their May meeting.
Election of officers, leaders anc
a councillor for the coming year
was held. At noon pot luck
luncheon was enjoyed. The guest
was Hans Linden from Sweden.
During the afternoon hours,
work was accomplished on wood
fibre flowers. Next meeting will
be held June % at the home Of
Mrs. Kathryn Leonard.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
Carlisle Coon Hunters

The second meeting OF the Car
isle Coon Hunters met at the
school house on May 2Sth. The
meeting was called to order by
the president, Larry Crum. The
roll call was called and minutes
Of the last meeting read and ap-
proved. Projects were discussed.
Refreshments were served by
Johnny Green and James Crum.
News reporter Argyll Leas-
ure. Jr.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
SarahsyiIle ButtercupS

The SarahsVilIe ButtercupS
met Thursday evening, May 81,
at the Sarahsville gym. Election
of officers was held and are as
follows: president, Nancy Rog-
erS; vice president, Susie Clark;
secretary treasurer. Barbara
Bond; news reporter, Karen
Bates; recreation leader, Margie
Clark and health and safety Of
ticer, Barbara Rossiter. Projects
we're discussed. Miss Sarbaugh
vas also present. News reporter
- Karen Bates.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
Mt. Epllraim Club

The fourth meeting of the
jolly Stitch and Snack Club was
held at the Mt. Ephraim school
house. 1t was discussed about
going to the Annual Advisors
and Officers meeting. The next
meeting will be June "A at the
Mt. Ephraim school. News re-
porter - Carolyn Franklin.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
ENJOYED TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Evilsizer,
and Miss Garnet Clark visited
over the weekend at Camp Le-
Jeune. North Carolina. Pfc.
Robert Evilsizer, who enlisted in
the Marine Corp, is now station
ed there.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
RECEIVES BURNS

Bcrnard Hannum, Of Belle
Valley, was treated at the office
of a local physician June 7 Tor
burns on the right wrist. The
burns we're received when he
spilled a hot cherry pie over his
arm. Hannum is employed at
Landaker'S bakery in CALDWELL
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
Dear Mrs. Boyer:

Dear Mrs. Boyer:
Enclosed please find $500 for
the band uniform fund.
| wish ] could make it more
because l know how badly they
want those uniforms.
AS l just graduated, l still
feel (and always wild very close
to the band. l shall always be
proud to have been a part of it.
know we'll all be proud to
see them step out in their new
uniforms.
Thanks to you and all the
Band Mothers for all the work
YOU have done.
Julia Estadt
Glass of 1856
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
Fulda HilltOpperS

The Fulda Hilltoppers held
their meeting June sixth at the
Fulda grange hall. The roll call
was answered by each member
giving the name of their favorite
game. All members were present
but one. Cletus Crock, Myron
Fox and Kenneth Schott gave a
demonstration on safety. The
next meeting will be June goth
at the grange hall. News report
er - Carol Arnold.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
journal
Mail bag

Editors Note-Here are more
letters received by the Caldwell
Band Mothers club as contribu-
tions continue to pour in for the
band uniforms. The total amount
has now reached 81 1920 toward
their goal.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
Crooked Tree WOOdchuckS

The Crooked Tree WoodChucks
met June 5th with II members
present. The vice president open
ed the meeting by repeating the
All pledge. Plans were made
for scrap drive soon. Electric
Kit prices were announced. Next
meeting is June l9 at new time
$3.50 p. m. Refreshments were
served. News reporter Gary
Carroll.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
Caldwell WesieFn Auto Associate Store
sponsoring Dream Kitchen" Contest

Some lucky family in Noble County enjoying
brand 5appiance Dream Kitchen
red
Calvin Mendenhall manager of the Western Auto Associate
All S1200000
that features 5applance kitchen
appliances include Western Autos freezer refrigerator
and be
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
9e 9e
.he 4-H Qh
SarahSyille 4-H Farmers

The Sarahsville All Farmers
held their regular meeting on
Wednesday night, May 80, at the
school house. Melvin Wentworth
acted as advisor and was in
charge of the meeting. Projects
were discussed and ways for i'm
provement of them were talked
about. A very enjoyable recrea-
ton period was held. News re-
porter - Melvin WentWorth.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
TONSILLECTOMY

Bill, fivc-year- son of Mr..
and Mrs. Myron Merry, of Cald-
we'll, underwent tOnsiilectomy
ON Monday of last week in the
Marietta Memorial hospital, He
was dismissed to his home in
Caldwell, Tuesday.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
RECEIVING TREATMENT

Mrs. Alta Spear, of Caldwell
roue, was admitted TO the Mari
eta Memorial hospital on June
II for observation and treat
ment. The trip was made in the
McVay ambulance.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
Caldwell Al LaSSieS

A special meeting Tor the girls
who are taking Baking is Fun
project was held at Mrs. Clarice
Reeds home on North street.
Mrs. Opal Brumbach made bis
cults for the All club. Mrs. Reed
served refreshments News re-
nOrtcr - Bernie WhealdOn.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
CUTS HAND

Ladd Wheeler, of SarahsVille
route !. employee of Noble Trac-
tor Sales, laccratcd the palm of
his right hand on piece of glass
on June 7. He was treated at the
office of local physician
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
Caldwell Indians

The Caldwell Indians had a
meeting June /. There were four
new people at the meeting. fhe
next meeting will be held at
DoanS at 100 o'clock. News re-
porter - David Hill.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14

Mrs. Glenn Davis. of Cam
idge, visited Sunday with her
other, Mrs. w. O. DcVolI, Of
'eSt street.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
Dear Mrs. Boyer:

Dear Mrs. Boyer;
we are oolh graduates of {.
II. 5. and hope this donation Will
help you toward your goal.
Charles and
Juanlta Brown Burkhart
--
Dear Mrs. Boyer:
Enclosed please tlnd our check
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14

Mabel Leasure Archer
GAINESVILLE. Ohio
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-06-14
lear Mrs. Bower:

ear Mrs. Boyer:
Please find enclosed my $l.O0
Dntribution for the band uni
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-10

Tobacco Jubilee To Be
Celebrated February IA

Congressman Watkins NJ. Alb
bitt. hot off the Washington grid
die where he has been fighting
for restoration of average cuts for
dark-fired tobacco. will headline
the Farmville Chamber of Com
merce's eight Tobacco Jubilee next
Tuesday. February IA.
w. A. Watson. Jr.. chairman of
the Chamber of Commerce To-
bacco Market committee, an
nounced today that over $1,000
in prizes will be awarded tobacco
growers during the afternoon
celebration.
The formal program on the
Prince Edward County Court
House plaza will begin at 2 p m.
and the Farmville High School
band will entertain with a con-
cert from 80 to 2 as the crowd
assemblies.
Community Greetings
The Main street block, between
High and Third streets, will be
roped off just before the band
concert and traffic diverted dur
ing the speaking and prize award
program.
Preceding Congressman Abbitt's
talk on the t Geo situation,
brief remarks will be made by
Mayor w. c. Fitzpatrick and T.
w. Brooks. Jr., president of the
Chamber of Commerce. Tobacco
dealers and warehousemen will
also welcome tobacco growers.
Jubilee prizes are topped by the
5000 first prize. and at least 80
growers will leave with prizes. Sec
ond prize is 5000 and third 500
The three top prizes are given in
the form of merchandise certifi-
Gates exchangeable for material il,
the contributing stores.
Numerous Prizes
! The prizes. which include be.
low the top three such items as
a radio. watch. appliances and
numerous smaller merchandise
certificates. are provided by
Farmville merchants through the
efforts of the Chambers COM
mittee. headed by Mr. Watson.
The chairman said that the COM
mittee feels most fortunate in
being able to bring Congressman.
Abbitt particularly at time when
he will have a full report on the
congressional struggle for relief
of tobacco farmers.
The Fourth District legislator
told Watson over the phone this
week that he hopes to bring one
or more Of his Congressional as.
sociates on the House Agriculture
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-10
Chief Forest Wardens Learn
Green Cold Success Story
Tempered BY Cha11'ed Acres

/ A lot of green gold'-3 500 ,544
pine seedlings-was planted in
their district and their 1855 fire
record compared favorably with
the states other eight districts,
Chief Forest wardens in the 10
counties Of District 4, Virginia
Division of Forestry. were told
here Monday
The Wardens met with District
forester from the headquarters
here and State Forestry Division
leaders to study 1855 progress
and fire damage and to lay plans
for the year ahead with particular
emphasis on the approaching
spring fire season.
In addition to the vast seed
ling planting. forestry manage
ment in the district showed these
advances during 1855: % 800 acres
examined by forester; 1888 seed
trees marked for safe keeping;
4,423 cords of pulp wood mark
ed for correct thinning procedure,
and 10,844.O0O board feet of saw
timber marked for proper cutting.
Forester in the district helped
with 2ll separate consultations
with woodland property owners
while accommodating the above
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-10
Values Keynote
Community Sales
Event February y

Farmville merchants and bust
ness places will have honest val.
ues" to offer during their Wash
ingtOn's Birthday Sale and they're
leaving no stone unturned to in.
form the, public of the special
opportunities IL days hence on
February 90
A community committee. headed
by Boyd Balm, furniture store
manager. has obtained So mer-
chant-cooperators at present. in
Guiding a great variety of types
of Observation-Disclosures service,
food and furnishings.
The day-long sale is commun-
ity-wide the sponsors feel, with
the enthusiastic backing they've
found throughout the commun-
ity." The story will be carried to
the public in the days ahead by
circular@lO.OOO of them-radio.
newspaper. individual store ad-
vertisements and joint advertise
ments.
Cooperating stores will carry APP
propriate streamers and bunting.
and the public will be well-in-
formed about Cd where the spec
ials are. and (2) what they offer.
Newspaper and radio advertise
ments will begin telling the story
during the week end. and from
then until the February % sale.
information will be provided the
public.
The Sale committee in meet
ing this week confidently express
ed the view that the event will
draw several thousands to the
community-and that the cooper
ating business will be ready to
make the visit worthwhile.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-10

statistics
Even with good fire suppress
sion and prevention record-and
the wardens were roundly thank
ed by Forester Neyin Slusser, dis
trict fire chief, for it-there was
the recorded loss of 934.6 acres
from 1855 1853 fires, burning at
the average fire five and a tenth
acres.
BY local counties. the past
years fire totals, listed by num-
Der of fires, average size and total
acres, were Amelia 9-4.9-44.1*
Appomattox, 7-1.8-12.6; Buck
ingham, 19-3.2-6O8: Charlotte,
15-4 5-675: Cumberland, -
1.2-l5. and Prince Edward. 90
19.5-507. In one fire Prince Ed
ward had 480 acres Of the total
lOStD
Hunter H. Garth. chief OF For
est Protection for Virginia. led
the session devoted to protection
plans for 1856 and the first ma
jor obstacle-the early spring
months. Mr.. Garth is remember
ed here as former district for
ester.
Veneer Plant Tour
E. E. Rodger. Charlottesville
state chief Of public relations for
the Division also participated in
the talks here The Monday
program also included luncheon
at Cedar Brook and an afternoon
tour of the Burkeville Veneer
Plant. at the invitation of owner
King.
Encouraging reports of winter
Seeding paintings against the
current quota were also made, the
100000 quota already being ex-
ceeded. Forester. report the cost
share plan now available through
County Agricultural Sterilization
and Conservation offices has been
big factor in bringing more
landowners into the planting
! frame OF mind.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-10
Pasture, Forage
School Feb. II
To Bring Many

Regardless of the type Of farm
enterprise. used, whether chang
ing over from tobaccofs well along
or not, or whether the farm en-
phasis is on dairy. beef, poultry
or crops. operators in this area
will profit from the Pasture and
Forage meeting in Farmville next
Friday. Feb. II.
That is the opinion of County
Agent E. F. Striplin. The infor-
national morning and afternoon
sessions will bring to farmers here
the latest results of Virginia Ex-
pertinent Station tests and the
experience of Virginia's best soil,
pasture and forage scientists.
Down-to the farm require
ments: how to grow: how to in
crease yields, and how to protect
against diseases and insects, will
be the basis of the talks. which
begin at 10 a. M. and conclude
about $3.50 p. m.
Such experts as DR.. r. E. Bla-
SER. a. A. Afnka. II. l.. Dunton,
J. r. Shoulders and w. w. Lewis.
Extension Service specialists, will
lead the discussions.
II the farm enterprise depends
in part on hay. feed. forage and
pasture the sessions next Friday
will be Of value. since in the pro-
gram all win be included.
County Agents E. F. Striplin
said the meeting will be of spe-
cial value to those: Cd seeking
factual advice on changing over
from tobacco, and ca those al
ready diversified with a heavy fl
nancial interest in forage and
pasture programs to protect and
improve.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-10
.County's Wheat
Acreage Marking
One-F0urth Over

Pre- : measurement of wheat
acreage in Prince Edward coun-
ty is now about Is per cent COM
pleted. with the balance expected
to be concluded within the month
D. c. Morris. County ASC Office
manager. said today.
Eight workers are visiting farms
for the measuring process: c. A.
Childress and w. L. Harris. of
Pamplin: Thomas H. Chappell, of
Farmville: o. L. VaSsar. of Keys
vile; ]. A. Hines, of Meherrin;
c. L. Jones. Jr., of Rice. and CAL
vim Cook and Philip Cook. of
Burkeville.
Morris said they are measuring
all fields over 10 acres, and will
measure fields under that figure
if the farm operator desires price
supports.
Farmers may plant up to Is
acres without paying a penalty
but may not exceed their allot-
ments. whatever the size. If they
want to sell with price supports
Farmers with excess acreage may
avoid penalty by using the ex-
cess as Cd green manure. CD hay
or go pasture.
Morris said his Office ><appre-
ciates the cooperation workers
have had thus far. and requested
others awaiting them to cooper
ate so that the work may be fin
ished in February. The county
has 837 wheat allotments, 1863 Of
which are under Is acres and 50
over that figure.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-10

committee here with him.
Watson rem n d C d tobacco
growers to bring ticket stubs OBJ
tanned during the season market
sales here. The prizes are given
only to those present with stubs.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-10

Dr.. Ben r. Lacy. Jr.. one-time
Davidson College football captain.
Rhodes scholar. at Oxford Univer-
sity. England. Atlanta pastor.
Southern Presbyterian Church
moderator and for 30 years presi-
dent Of Union Theological Sem
mary. has ventured into a new
college chaplain.
DR.. Joseph c. Robert. Hamp-
den-Sydney College president. in
Quoted Dr-Lacy into the new post
on the Hill campus Tuesday
morning charging him with the
responsibility Of spiritual advis-
or to the academic community. y
Just six days after coming TO
the campus community as college
Church pastor. DR.. Lacy stood be-
fore the student body to affirm
his desire to work for the good
OF this college community" In
turn, the student body and facul-
ty assembled. In unison. accepted
the service.
Back Home
"A chaplain" DR.. Robert said
in brief remarks before the induce
tion. fought to be . sc h Of ar.
preacher and warm human being.
and the college has just these In
DR.. Lacy"
The new position. bringing DR..
Lacy even closer to the institution
than he has been for many years
Is . member Of the board Of u-uS-
tees. brings him back to the
grounds and halls where his FORE
bears served with vision and sue
cess.
From the manse window he can
look across the green to Venable
Hall where his ancestor. John
Holt Rice. D. D.. founded Union
Theological Seminary In 1882. DR.
Rice was then acting president Of
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-10

Official acceptance of the new
Farmville National Guard Armory
apparently was assured Tuesday
after an inspection visit by Colonel
Paul NJ. Booth, of Richmond. U. S.
Property and Fiscal Officer for
for Virginia.
Col. Booth. accompanied by 1t.
Col. Harold S. Price. of Rich
mond. head Of the Maintenance
Division. Virginia National Guard.
expressed pleasure with what he
saw on his visit.
Il intend to- recomcnd APP
prevail to the National Guard
Bureau. with assurance that the
recommendation will be accepted
in Washington" Col Booth said
after his afternoon look around
the Longwood Avenue armory.
He said it was one Of the clean
est" construction properties in the
series of such buildings he has
inspected as Federal property re-
preventative in Virginia. Construc-
ton was improved by avoiding
building wrinkles discovered in
earlier armories built over the
same blue prints as those used
here. he added.
When Col. Booths recommends
ton threads through military
channels upward and back. such
approval will provide for clearance
Of final payment to the con-
tractor. In final form. approval
will eventually come to Farmville
authorities through the Virginia
Adjutant Generals office.
Final approval viii make opera
tive the formal agreement con-
cludcd between the municipality
and the Adjutant General Under
that the municipality becomes the
responsibel agency 70 rthe opera
ton and maintenance Of the ar
niory property. with the assistance
Of the commanding officer Of the
occupying unit. in this case Cap
tain r. Julian Bradshaw, Of Rice.
Under the agreement. the mu-
nicipaHty may. make It's own ar.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-10
Former Seminary President Indicted
office College Chaplain Instituted at ampden-S Sydney

degree on Dr. Lacy in 1928 He
has returned to the campus peri
odically as a college trustee for
many years.
A Phi Beta Kappa scholar,
spiritual leader to thousands on
down through the years as teach
er. pastor and theological admin
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-10
Final Armory Acceptance Started
Through Military Channels Tuesday

rangements for use of the pro-
perty as a community center. &C
cept that first priority for use re-
mains with the National Guard
company in regular drills and
such assemblies as it may be di-
rected to hold.
Town Manager L. z Johnston
said Tuesday. the town has con-
tracted for basketball backboards
and delivery is expected within
a few days when they will be
placed on the armory floor COM
plotting it for basketball use.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-10
Tigers Meet
Jackets Friday

Hampden-Sydney. seeking re-
venge for a 1854 loss at Ashland
will host the Randolph Macon
Yellow Jackets at Death Valley
Friday night.
The Tigers are currently tied
with Roanoke College for the, Lit
tie Eight lead. Both have identi-
cal 6-l loop records. The Ben
gals beat Lynchburg Wednesday
night 1856 spanked by % point
performance by Horsley Putt. a
native of the hill city.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-10

Hampden-Sydney. Another fore
bear. DR.. Drury Lacy. was third
in line Of college presidents. serv-
ing from 1889 to 1897.
Board Member
i A son, Robert Lacy. is a grad
uate Of Hampden Sydney and the
institution conferred the LII. D.