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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-27

The north magnetic pole Of
the earth is on the west coast
Of Greenland, a few miles from
the great American air station
at Thule and several hundred
miles from the point desig-
mated on most maps.
The latter is in Ellesmere
Land, near the Joint United
States Canadian air station at
Resolute Bay. But this. it now
is recognized, is only the dip"
north magnetic pole. Here the
magnetic needle points straight
downward toward the center
Of the earth. Up to q few years
ago, it was considered a
mathematical point. unique on
earth. Now, however. 1t has
been demonstrated that it
shifts a great deal. and the
straight dip may be found
anywhere in an area of several
hundred square miles around
Resolute Bay.
Not True Magnetic Pole
This region, says DR.. Alvin
G. McNish Of the United
States Bureau Of Standards.
one Of the country's foremost
experts on magnetism, is not
the true magnetic pole. al
though it would appear so to
any observer at or near the
surface Of the earth. 1t would
be quite different to an OBJ
server stationed on the moon
and looking at the earth with
complete objectivity.
Such an observer, it could be
assumed, is watching the path
of cosmic rays. the extremely
powerful particles showered
constantly on the earth from
outer space and whose total
energy is equal to that Of the
total of starlight reaching
this planet. These particles.
many Of them nuclei of heavy
atoms, are detected by the
planets magnetism as they
approach the earth.
They tend to concentrate at
the point near Thule, now ac-
cepted as the true magnetic
pole, and not around the dip
pole"
Actually. at the true pole
itself. the needle would not
point straight down. Its ver-
tical inclination is influenced
everywhere by local variations
in the earth's surface, such as
mountains containing mag
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-27

Something will soon be miss
ing from the local scene.
Robins.
These friends Of man few in
early last spring and have
charmed us all summer.
Now is their time to go. and
they will soon be gone, as ma
ture demands.
Robins never fout Nature, as
man does.
Robins simply accept nature
as part Of the deal.
With humans, 1t Is different.
We resent nature. try to cure
her Of her bad habits. play
down what is disagreeable, and
pretend that we have dis
covered what makes her tick.
Instead Of devoting our mil
lions and billions to helping
Dame Nature. we invent more
horrible ways to blow her up
Can you blame nature, If, in
the end she grows tired Of us
and our ways?
\ 4 + \
But she will never grow
tired of the robins.
How could anybody?
Here is an upstan din G
American. paramount worm
eater Of the western world.
With the blue jay, the robin
shares the spotlight as the
most American bird.
1t is difficult to decide. each
is so representative Of our
land.
And each. let US remember.
was here first.
Robins are thrushes, really,
and blue jays, crows. Did you
know that?
The robin has the better
voice, perhaps. though we are
Z not sure. But we are inclined
to praise all birds, not just the
selected few Of the profession
al view.
Thank Heaven, our own view
Of life has never been profess
sionalized.
We still think the turkey
vulture, or buzzard, a living
wonder, and thrill as Of old
to the wood thrush, tremen-
dous musician Of the evening.
We believe what we see, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-27
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE
A getan write
The Evenin
PIeIn
By THE HASKIN 81

ton found chiefly in the stom-
achs Of cud-chewing animals.
At one time bezoars were be-
lieved to have medicinal or
magical properties. especially
as antidotes to poison.
@. What is the nationality
Of Yul Brynner?--B. v.
A. He was born July II, 1917.
in Sakhalin, a northern island
Of Japan--son Of Taidje Khan.
a Swiss-born Monaghan, and
a gypsy mother who died at
his birth. The father, a Swiss
citizen, changed the family
name to Brynner. Yul, who is
now q United States citizen,
spent his early childhood in
China, where his father had
lead and silver mines and con-
Quoted an import-export trade.
@. How fast can Q duck
waikiki. r.
A. This depends on the duck,
and on circumstances. One
hungry duck is known TO have
covered 10 feet in 3 seconds
fiat, but he was Of the India
runner variety and other
ducks we're racing to the food
trough at the same time. India
runners do not waddle or flap
their wings. but scoot along
with their heads raised high.
@. What State has the most
licensed pilots7--P. r.
A. California--With 81 800
has almost - per cent Of tbs
some ze9. 900 active pilots In
the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-27

teLCeTS are SuOJect 10 cOHueH-
SGtiOn.
them a mite stingy? Why not
an auto and a TV for every
member of the family? To
be a good driver one should
start at IL and each individual
likes a different program. And
why not two work days
week? The automaton en-
ployers. univacS, so to speak,
could do all the work and pay
those not working in order to
rent. lease, or sell their ma
chimes.
Oh, Dick, you have opened
up wonderful vistas of the
future. I can hardly wait for
Ike to carry on.
Born Republican.
\ 4 4 4
It seems q shame that the
"little man" has lost so much
of his self-respect that he feels
it the responsibility Of the
Federal Government to spoon
feed him with more pay for
less work-such as the -four
day week, two cars and three
TV sets" confidently predicted
by Vice President Nixon.
The United States is indeed
fortunate that not all its citi-
zens are little men to be wooed
with such luxurious day
dreams. From the success OF
our Nation to date, in SO many
fields, it would appear that.
there are still a few big men"
around who are willing to work
overtime without pay.
Marjorie M. Rubacky.
How long will we be fooled
into believing that the Repub-
lican Party is right. and the
Democratic Party dead wrong?
Promises are easily made
and easier broken, while we
the poor lambs are led to. the
slaughter house, later to be
consumed by man. Vice Presi-
dent Nixon visualizes a 4-day
week, two cars and three TVS
for everybody. What an ash
nine statement.
Many of us still remember
the statement credited to Her
bert Hoover about "a chicken
in every pot and a car in every
garage" This went down the
drain, for thousands of people
didn't have the pot, or the
garage for that car. And pow
erty went on a rampage.
Deeds speak louder than
words that are meaningless. A
promise to create Utopia only
adds insult to injury.
Clara Wiseman.
4 i 4
I have just finished reading
your editorial on Mr.. Nixon's
optimistic speech, and l want
to indorse it heartily, espe-
cially the part containing the
words, lies ahead"
Anthony v. Tuck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-27
Tcntrumed Winds

Winds span the valleys and
cross seas.
Winds blotD 'oGinst doors and
rattle keys.
They swoop. rush forth and
surge up high
While no one knows Dhy
,iDinds blotc By
Nor tchy minds are. But some
folks kHotc,
They come from the same
Ho-pIGce they 90.
Winds are those children of
the heather
DefviHg discipline or tether.
Amy Viau
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-27
Yistos for Voters

Adlai Stevenson's announced
program, If elected. to lend
dignity to old age by guaran-
teeing to each person SIS and
over the standard Of living to
which he is accustomed has
won me over. I intended to
vote Republican but he has me
sold.
For q great many years I
have worked hard and have
accumulated some stocks and
other investments. / also have
we'll over 100000 Of life in
surance into which have been
paying in the anticipation that
I might need that for my old
age. NY home is fairly large
too and sits on about 2 acres
Of land. It costs about 81 900 a
month to maintain that opera
ton.
MIR. Stevenson has made the
picture brighter and my load
the easier to carry. / can now
dispose of the stocks and other
investments and spend the
money on myself. There is no
need to deprive myself or
family for payments into the
insurance policies. either. Now
we can spend that money, too.
Mr.. Stevenson has opened up
q new vista for me, too. For
years / have been trying to
figure out just how I could
shift all Of my own problems
onto the backs of my children
and grandchildren. Let them
struggle with it while Mr.. Ste
venson Lends dignity" to my
old age.
There's just one thing that
disturbs me. Mr.. Nixon Is
holding out the promise Of a
four-day week and two cars
for everyone. Couldn't these
two fellows work it out so
they could get on the same
ticket? Then ! could have the
cars, the four-day week and
a dignifled old age.
william M. Werber.
~ ~
I'm delighted to read that
Adlai wants to protect my
human" rights. That if
elected. he plans to dignity"
my old age by seeing to it
that I'm not only healthy, but
have enough money to con-
tinue my accustomed" stand
ard of living.
1t is nice to know, however,
that he is mindful Of the price
tag Of some Of his proposals.
For, of course. if the Gov
eminent gets too carefree with
my money now. my accustomed
standard Of living won't be
anything to look forward to.
Incidentally, I would prefer
that Adlai didn't keep refer
ring to my rights as human.
Although 1t might help to re-
mind voters that what hap
pened to us under the 20-year
spending hinge of Democrats
shouldn't happen to dogl
Some.
$50
Regarding Nixon's exciting
future" I have been antici-
pating two cars in my empty
garage and two chickens in
my empty pot since the advent
Of Ike, the Crusader. Will also
welcome a four-day week. BY
the way. is Herbert Hoover in
dorSing these wild pledges?
Alice NJ. FIaniga.
81 -
I'm Just thrilled with your
plans. Dick. but don't you think
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-27
Bolt From the Blue
LETTERS TO THE STAR

Pen names may be used u
letters carry tOrtters' correct
names and addresses. All
letters are subject TO conden-
sGti0n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-27

I'm Just thrilled with your
plans, Dick. but don't you think
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-10-19
REAL ESTATE

Barber Shop in busy town with
chairs and beauty shop. Both vel
equipped. Low rent Complete
| s3750.
% acres. old 2 room house. To-
Gated near Abilene. Priced to sell
at $1,000 with $500 down.
Specials acres on good state
road near Hampden- Sydney with
beautiful room res. with running
water, tenant house, stock barn.
chicken house. garage. apple and
peach orchard, tobacco barn and
some tobacco allotment 5000
down
Res. 3 bedrooms. living room with
fireplace, dining room. kiachen
and bath. Oil heat. hardwood
floors, Everything III good condi-
ton. Large lot in good neighbor-
hood. Extra special at $4,000
10 acres on Hwy. As in Cumber-
land County. II miles from Farm
vile. Good 6 room res. with bath
and basement. Several acres in
high state of cultivation. Special
at $4,000.
Brick res on west side of Farm
Vile 3 bedrooms, large living
room with fireplace. large dining
room and kitchen, full basement
with bath, servants rm. laundry
I'm. and play rm. Full floored attic.
Situated on large wooded lot, near
schools Priced to sell
Brick store bldg at Rice in excel
lent condition. This has been a
wonderful location for many years
and Is doing fine business at
present. The price and terms are
Just right fol- a quick sale. Call for
an appointment 10 inspect this
valuable property today.
Farm. near Willis Mt, Bucking-
ham County, II acres, 40 in high
state Of cultivation, good 6 room
home. necessary outbuildingS, II
acres tobacco $500
S25 down and $1,000 per month
buys 9 acres IN Prince Edward
County near Millers Lake.
Residence near Farmville High
School. 3 bedrooms, large living
room with fireplace. dining room
basement, oil heat In perfect con-
iition Easy terms.
Res. 5 rms and bath, hardwood
floors, good location in Farmville
$500
$50 down and $1,000 per month
buys 7 acres on paved road near
HampdenS Sydney
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NOTICE AND ORDER OF
PUBLICATION

In the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court of the County Of
Buckingham, October 8, 1856.
TO: JOE FORD, if living, and if
dead, to his heirs at law. devil
sees, personal representatives
PERSONS UNKNOWN.
You are hereby. notified that a
tract of land standing upon the
Commissioners books in the name
of Joe Ford as thirty three acres.
more or less, in Slate River Mag
lsterial District of Buckingham
County. Virginia, was sold on the
18th day of March, 1884 for de-
llnquent taxes, leVieS, interests
ana costs, TO the Commonwealth
OF Virginia, and an application
for the purchase thereof having
been filed in this office, and it ap.
lpearIng from the records in this
office that you are interested in
said land you are hereby notified
to appear within foU months
from the publication Of this no
tice and take such steps as may
be necessary to protect your IN
terest in said land
Given under my hand this 9th
day of october, 1856.
A Copy TeSte
JOHN c. SPENCER CLERK
GEORGE P. SMITH. JR
Attorney
Palmyra, va l0-l9-4t
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LEGAL NOTICE

land. you are hereby notified to
appear within four months from
the publication of this notice and
take such steps as may be neces-
saly to protect your interest in
said land.
Given under my hand this 9th
day of October, 1856
A Copy-Teste:
JOHN c. SPENCER. Clerk
GEORGE P. SMITH. JR..
Attorney
Palmyra. Va. 1919 1t
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-10-19
NOTICE AND ORDER OF
PUBLICATION

In the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court of the County OF
Bucking ham, October 3, 1856.
TO EPHRIAM JACKSON. if liv-
ing and if dead, to his heirs at
law. personal representatives
devisees. PERSONS UNKNOWN
You are hereby notified that a
tract of land standing upon the
Commissioner 5 books III the name
Of Ephralm Jackson as thirty
eight acres, more or less, in the
Slate River MagisteriaI District
Of Buckingham County Virginia,
was sold on the 18Th day OF
March, 1884 for delinquent taxes.
levies, interests and costs, to the
Commonwealth Of Virginia and
an application fol- the purchase
thereof having been filed in this
office, and it appearing from the
records III this office that you are
interested IN said land you arc
hereby notified TO appear within
four months from the publication
Of this notice and take such steps
as may be necessary to protect
your interest III said land.
Given under my hand this 9th
day Of october, 1886
A Copy Teste:
JOHN C. SPENCER, Clerk
GEORGE P. SMITH JR
Attorney
PALMYRA. va. 1919 At
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE AND ORDER OF
PUBLICATION
In the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court of the County of

In the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court of the County of
Buckingham. October 8, 1856.
TO. JOHN B TRUETT tTruit
if living, and if dead. to his
heirs at law, devisees and per-
sonal representatives, PER-
SONS UNKNOWN
You are hereby notified that d
tract of land standing upon the
Commissioner books in t h e
name of John B. Truett fTruit
as thirty acres. more OF less. IN
the James River Magisterial Dis
trict of Buckingham County. Viz
ginia, was sold on the 10th day
OF April. 1851. for delinquent
taxes, levies, interests and costs
TO the Commonwealth Of Virgin
id, and an application for the
purchase thereof having been fiji
ed in this office. and it appearing
from the records III this office
that you are interested IN sale
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LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE AND ORDER OF
PUBLICATION

loIN
In the Clerks Office of the Cir
cut Court of the County Of
buckingham, October 9, 1856
TO: RICHARD JOHNSON, if liv-
ing, and if dead. TO his heirs AT
law. devisees and personal req
resentatives. PERSONS uN-
KNOWN
You are hereby notified that a
tract OF land standing upon the
commissioners books In the name
OF Richard johnson as SIX acres
more or less, III the James River
Magisterial District OF Bucking-
nam County Virginia was SOLD
on the 18th day of March. 1884
Tor delinquent tax, levies. inter-
eeSts and costs to the Common
wealth OF Virginia. and an appn-
cation for the purchase thereof
having been filed in this office.
ana II appearing from the records
IN this office that you are inter-
eSted III said land. you are hereby
notlfled TO appear within folu.
months from the publication OF
this notice and take such steps as
may be necessary to protect your
interest IN said land
Given under my hand this 9th
day of October. 1856.
A Copy Teste:
JOHN c. SPENCER, Clerk
GEORGE P. SMITH, Jr.
Attorney
Palmyra va l0-l9-4
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HELP WANTED


MARRIED MAN for dairy anC
farm work. Good wages. nice
house with running water. usual
furnishings. Bruce w. Gates
Rice. Va Phone Farmville 2O24R
l0-l6-2E
EXPERIENCED MAN in dairy
so milk COWS, three family farm
wages liberal time off for vaca
ton, 6 room house garden milk
other benefits. Give age, educa
ton, experience children. refer
ence. No alcohol w B Blanton
West Hill Farm. Charles Fridley
Mgr r. ! Cumberland Va
l0-16-2t
SALESMAN The Reserve Life
Insurance Co. has an opening II
Farmvllle and surrounding area
for representatives to contact
persons who are interested in Sc
curing the famous Reserve Health
Plan. You VIII be writing applica
tons for disqualification. Health
and accident and medical care
insurance Your earnings should
exceed 500 per week with I'M
limited opportunity for advance
ment. Applicants must be between
the ages of Is and so. have auto
mobile and furnish at least three
references Experience perferret
in outside selling but not requir'
ed as we will thoroughly tran
you When applying give full
resume If you have phone lis
number. all replies Will be helt
confidential Address w. G
Weeks, Pc Box 40o7, Roanoke
Va. l0-l9-l
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FOR RENT

APARTMENT: duplex, 3 rooms
unfinished; private bath and en-
trance, Phone Farmville 146M.
l0-12-2p Fl
~~>~~>~~~~~
APARTMENT unfinished
conveniently located to Main St.
Rent reasonable. Apply Green
Front Store. Farmville. 1O-I6-St
APARTMENTS down stairs, front
and back porch, hot and cold
water furnished. j. c. Collins,
phone A. 10-I6-3p
APARTMENTS one furnished,
private entrance. first floor I'M
furnished, Oil heat. 703 Oak ST.
Call Richmond 3-8110. 1016-4p
APARTMENTS; = rooms furnish
ed. 316 S. Main ST. 0l63p
Excellent office spoce for
doctors, lawyers, professional
men, or any type Of business
desiring Main Street Al loco-
ton.
Apply
{. WEINBERG
Go THE HUB
Phone 88l after 6 2 N.
SECOND FLOOR space in fire
proof building on West third
street. formerly occupied by radio
station WFLO. Available immedi
ately. Contact T. w Bloomfield.
Phone 1888 4-l7-tf
Furnished apart
ment. ? bedrooms, living room
kitchenette. bath Couple pre-
ferred. j. f. T.ice. Phone 1881 or
495R. 513 Park Ave. Farmville
9-13-tf
APT rooms. first floor with
bath. hot and cold water and
heat furnished $3.50 montA.
Landon Atkins, Municipal Build
ing, F'armville Va. 3-17-tf
~~~~~
APARTMENT T. First floor. Five
rooms heated. sol High ST. Mar
tina Blanton. l0-5-tf
TWO APARTMENTS two and
four rooms furnished. Mrs l.. L.
Green, Longwood Ave. Gail 587W.
after O'Clock 10-l2-tf
APARTMENT water and heat
furnished. See Lewis Treas, Phone
664W l0-12-4p
HOUSE-four rooms, lights and
water Apply Fred Putney
l0-19-2t
APARTMENT E rooms, 2 baths
Newly decorated, separate back
and front entrance Heat, hot
and cold water furnished. Phone
4l8M after $50 p m l0-l9-3p
three rooms unfuln-
iShed on first floor los South Viz
ginia St or phone 457 fo-l9-3P
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Order of Publica ton

The object Of this suit Is to OBJ
tain a divorce a mensa ct thoro
for the plaintiff from the defend
ant. Margaret V. Ferguson, OH
the grounds Of Wilful desertion,
and after one year has elapsed
from the date OF said deseruon
to have the same merged into "A
divorce a vinculo matrimonh.
An affidavit having been made
and filed that the defendant
Margaret V Ferguson is not a
resident OF the State Of Virginia
il is ordered that she do appear
within ten days after due publ
cation of this order and 90 what
may be necessary to protect her
interest III this suit
HORACE ADAMS Clerk
]. W. LEWIS. p. q. luis
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OPPORTUNITIES

ENEGETIC young man to take
over service station business
Small amount Of capital required
Financing can be arranged Elk
cellent opportunity for the right
party See Or contact Mr. P F.
Gay at 2ll S 4th St, or phone
GA. 1916 1t
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NOTICE AND ORDER Oh
PUBLICATION
In the Clerks Office of the CIR
cult Court of the County OF
buckingham. October 3. 1886

In the Clerk s OIlict OF INV vi
emit Court of the County OF
buckingham. October 8, 1856.
TO. JACKSON MILLER. If living
and if dead to his heirs at law
devisees and personal represeh-
tatives. PERSONS UNKNOWN
You are hereby notified that
tract of land standing upon tlle
Commissioners books In the name
of Jackson Miller as thirty acres
in the James River Magisterlal
District Of Buckingham County
Virginia. was sold on the 18th day
OF March. 1884, for delinquent
taxes. levies. interests and cos'''
IN the Commonwealth OF Virgin
ia and an application Tor thc
purchase thereof having peeh
filed in this office. and 1t appear
mo from the records in this o1flcs
that YOUR are interested III saio
hand YOU are hereby notified 70
appear within four months from
the publication of this notice ana
take such steps as may be neces-
sarv to protect your interest III
/ said land. o
Given under my hand this 9t-
day of october, 1856
! A Copy-Teste
/ JOHN c. SPENCER. Clerk
GEORGE P. SMITH, JR'
| Attorney - 4,
Palmyra. Va.
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VIRGINIA:


In the Circuit Court of the Coun-
~ of Prince Edward. October
~. 1856.
Martha Gee ToWnend
Herman Gee
Altonzo Gee .....-,.. Complainant,
Vs.-In Chancery
Mary Gee Hughes. Elizabeth
Gee Watkins. Elizabeth Gee
Lee William Gee Isaac Gee
and all unknown heirs. deylSeea
or successors IN title of Cephas
Gee. deceased. who are hereby
made parties defendant by the
general description OF parties
unknown .--...... Respondents
Order of Publication
The object of this suit is to Ell
feet partition in one Of the modes
prescribed by law of that certain
real estate in the County Of Prince
Edward, Virginia containing ~
acres, more OF less. and being the
same property conveyed to Cephaa
Gee by deed from r M owen
dated June %. 1889. and recorded
in d B 80 page 10 in the Clerk S
Office OF Prince Edward County
Of which CephaS Gee died seized
and possessed and if the same
cannot be conveniently partition
ed III kind that the same be sold
and its proceeds be divided among
those entitled thereto
An affidavit having been made
and filed according TO law stat
lng Luat tloiSe Gee Watkins
Elizabeth Gee Lee William Gee
and Isaac Gee are non-reSldentS
OF the State Of Virginia and that
| there are OF may be unknown
| heirs deyisees OF successors IN
| title Of CephaS Gee, deceased ano
who are proceeded against as
Parties Unknown it is ordered
that the SAID on-resldents and
Parties Unknown do appear mere
within ten days from the due pub
lication of this order and do what
may be necessary to protect then
interests in this suit
HORACE ADAMS, Clerk
WIN F WATKINS. JR. y. d
l0-19-4t