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which were followed by refresh
ments served by the hostess car
rying out the Valentine motif.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Jenkins
were guests Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. A. Walker and Miss Bes-
sic Hardaway in Richmond.
Guests of Mr. and Mrs. K. E
Peters last Sunday were Mr.. and
Mrs. J. D. Garrett, of Blackstone,
Mr.. and Mrs. w H. Noon and
their children, of Richmond, and
Mr.. and Mrs. D. G. Melnllard and
family. Of Farmville.
Mrs. H. D. Moring spent sat
urday night in Richmond and
attended the Grand Visitation of
the Worthy Grand Matron. Grand
Chapter OF Virginia. Order of The
Eastern Star, held in the Grand
Lodge Hall at the asonic
Temple. Three chapters, Be sy
Ross. Glen Allen and Areme, met
Jointly. More than 500 OES men,
Tiers were present representing
75 chapters throughout the State.
CYF Host
Leroy Pfciffer Will be host to
the younger group of the Cum
berland Youth Fellowship next
Sunday. February 5, at 7 p. m.
in the home of his mother, -lrs.
jamie Pfelfter, on the Trent S NH
road.
Mrs. A. {. Brown, Mss Ann
and David Brown, MIS-. E. K
Tomlinson and son. c. F., visit, d
Mr. and Mrs W. r Pembelton in
Amelia last Sunday
Mrs. L. w. Foster continues, i'll
at her home here
Nj and Mrs. w T. Atkins
visited MIS-. Emmett Shepard re-
Gently of Rice.
Overnight guests Of NJ IS Joyce
Ransom Tuesday were the Misses
Carol Nichols and Nettie Lee Par
rish. of BallSville and Judy SavleS.
Of Moseley Earlier that evening
the girls skated at Hilltop rink
in Farmville
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-03
Raiines

The John Randolph Home De-
monstration Club will meet to-
night in the home OF Mrs. Doug
las Raymond. The demonstration
will be on "Oven Meals.
Last week. Eric Robinson at
tended dinner meetings of the
Southside Regional Bank Clearing
House Association at Weyanoke
Hotel. and of the Ruritan Club
at Cumberland.
Paul Asal is in the hospital re-
covering from knee operation.
Friends wish him continued
speedy recovery
Mr.. and Msr. Eric Robinson
visited the w. P. Sandersons at
Ashby Sunday. A birthday din
ner was served, honoring Audrey
Robinson.
Mrs. George w. Price has been
sick.
Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs.
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Walter Branch Guthrie, of ST
Paul. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles By
erly Goodman and their children
also Mr.. and Mrs. Guthrie Good
man and their daughter. Of
Amelia.
Among the recent guests of Mr.
and Mrs. James Taylor Williams
were DR.. w. Twyman Williams,
Of Appomattox, Nh. and Mrs
William T. Williams, II, and their
children. of Lexington.
Mrs. NJ. D. Newton was the
week end guest of her aunt, Miss
Emily Hankin in Richmond.
Mrs. Hubert Clabo and her son,
Spencer. of Scottsville, were
guests Monday Of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. B. Peters.
Mrs. D0wdy Feted
The Misses Marie and Lucille
Dowdy. also Mrs. d. NJ Beasley,
entertained with miscellaneous
bridal shower last Friday night
for Mrs. John Henry Dowdy at
the home of his par ents. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. S. Dowdy. Forty guests
were present.
Alice Gray Adams spent the
past week end at Guinea Mills
with her parents, MI. and Mrs
G. c. Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen LeSueur, of
Buckingham, are receiving con-
gratulations on the birth of son
Glen Ricardo, January %. at
Southside Community Hospital
Mrs. LeSueur will be remember
ed here as the former Miss Mary
Jane Smith
Caveda Smith was the week end
guest of his mother, Mrs j. A.
Talley. in Richmond.
Afternoon visitors of Mr.. and
Mrs. Merwither Vaughan Smith
last Friday were MI. and Mrs. S.
" Munsey and daughter, Ann
Stratford. of Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Wilkinson
visi.i d their son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
Tompk rs and their sons, Everett,
Jr., and BarTye. last Sunday in
Chesterfield.
Sunday School Party
Mrs. G.. G.. Wilkinson. promo
ton secretary Of Payne Memorial
WSCS. entertained the junior,
primary. and beginner classes at
her home Saturday at $3.50 p. m.
Mrs l.. w. Midkiff and Mrs r. B.
Peters were in charge Of the pro-
gram, Indian Americans in the
Methodist Church" Judy Peters,
of the junior class. gave report
on the mission center at Chero-
kee, N. c.. having visited there
last summer. she was equipped
with pictures. bead work, and first
hand information. Joan Huddle-
ston gave a report on the work Of
the Navajos, and d Splayed a
watch pocket of beads made more
than so years ago. Mrs. E. c.
Harrison had charge of the games
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tons and thoughts for the new
year. One new member. Mrs. David
Hazlegrove, was enrolled. The de-
monstratiOn, New Fabrics on the
Market, was given by the presi-
dent. Refreshments were served.
The group was invited to meet
with Mrs. w. D. Walker, in Feb
urary.
Recent guests in the E. c. Davis
home were Mr.. and Mrs. E. c.
Davis, Jr.. and Mrs. Raleigh Bull
lock and daughter. Judy. Of Rich
mond. Mrs. Davis, Jr, Mrs. Bull
lock and daughter Judy. attended
services at Centenary Church Sun
day.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-03
Guinea

The pastor. the Rev f P Look,
preached at Centerany Church on
Sunday. Jan. %, as he was absent
on January %
MI and Mrs. w D. Walker, and
Mrs. Conduit Mathews were con-
confined to their homes by sick
ness on Sunday
Some Of the neighbors met in
the Leigh R. Womack home Fri
day evening for choir practice.
Mrs. Joe Hazlegroye. of Fork
land, was hostess to the H. D..
Club of Guinea, on = Wednesday
afternoon. Jan. IS. The president.
Mrs Robert Agce. III. presided at
the meeting. Mrs. j. P. Stratton
had charge of devotions which
consisted of applicable medita-
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-03
Covered Dish Supper, Feature OF
i turuary rarenl-leacher Meeting

Guided appropriate games and
contests, an essay on Husbands"
and q duplication Of the so-called
bridal party. Those taking part
in this pantomime were Mrs. E.
f, H. vassar, Mrs. w. L. Dandy. Miss
Airline Crockett and Mrs. Seay,
with Mrs. Irwin Flippen as MARIA
tor. After opening the many
lovely gifts. refreshments Of "bri-
dal cake" and punch were served
the 80 guests present.
Mrs E, c. Harrison and Miss
Mary E. Godsey visited Mrs. E.
II. Parrish. Jr.. and family. of
Columbia last Sunday. also Mrs.
Paul Dupertius, of Elk Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Speas and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Speas with
their son. motored to North Caro-
lima the past week for a visit with
friends land relatives.
Miss Barbara Jean Adkins and
Mrs. Gordon Hightower. OF Rich
mond. were luncheon guests We'd
nesday of Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
Norman.
Sgt. F/C Ralph Hayes stationed
at Fort EuStis, with the family
Of Warwick. spent the past week
end as guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. w. Davis and Mr.. and Mrs. j.
c. Hayes.
Sewing Is Topic
Getting Professional Look
in Home Sewing" will be the dem
onstration given by Mrs. Georgia
Wilkerson. Home Demonstration
agent, next Monday, February s,
at 8 p. m. The meeting will be
held in Mrs. Wilkerson's Office.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Goodman
had as their recent guests. Mr..
and Mrs. NJ H. Guthrie and their |
sons, Merritee Hendrick. III. and
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-03

! Waltsr Simpson recently were
Rev. Willard Simpson and Rev.
Charles Kirby. of Burgaw. N. c..
who we're enroute home after at
tending meeting in Richmond,
RAINES REMEMBRANCES
Machine Age
by Minnie H. Moody
Ponder how knowledgeably boy
ish fingers
Reach for carburetars, coax a
spark.
Urge into power the tiniest life
that fingers
Deep in the intricate, mysterious
dark
OF engines and then watch
some budding girl
Hightsil tractor through a field
of corn:
She Wssll not miss a weed j..
nor must a curl
Here Is a generation that was
born
Wise TO ways of piston, gaskets,
rotorS,
Its young ears turned to rhythms
never known
Before this century. this age of
motors
Ended this decade-to this dav
alone
Belong these striphngs, jingling
bolts and sprockets,
Like unspent money, in their blue
jean pocket.
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Cumberland Community News

A covered dish supper begin
ming at $50 p m, in the school
cafeteria. will highlight the So
cial hour for the February meet
ing of the Cumberland Parent
Teachers Association next Thurs
day, February 8. Only one dish is
required by each family attend
ing. The supper will be followed
by an interesting Founders Day
program including a panel dis
cussion arranged by the commit
tee composed of Mrs. ]. M. Put
ney, Jr., Mrs. L. E. SMITH, Mrs.
Marvin Jones and Mrs. NJ. d.
Newton. All patrons and friends
are urged to attend.
j. G. Clements visited his faith
er. j. P. Clements last Sunday.
whose 87th birthday anniversary
was celebrated at the home of his
son, DR.. F.. J. Clements. of South
Hill.
Mrs. Eva Smith and Miss Vir-
GINA Booker Smith were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Vic
tor Barndon Smith in Richmond.
Mrs. r. L. Adams, Jr., and
daughters. are spending this week
at Portsmouth as guests of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. Brad
shaw.
Mrs. M, M. George returned to
her home last Sunday following
two weeks visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
r. S. Speas and their infant
daughter, Vickie Ann
Mrs. Ingle HOnOred
Miss Margaret Ingle and her
sister, Mrs. A. w. Moore. also
Mrs. Helen Seay. were hostesses
at a miscellaneous shower last
Friday evening at Sunny Side
given in honor of Mrs. Jack Ingle,
recent bride. Entertainment in
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dinner Sunday honoring the
birthday of their son. Tommy.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ A. French, ST.. Mr.. and Mrs.
James Hargroves and family of
Richmond and Mr.. and Mrs. w.
V. French and family.
Mrs B. c. Garrett and j. l..
Carter visited Mr.. and Mrs. Alden
Carruthers at their home in Buck
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-03
By R ]. scOu

ingham County last week.
Several from this community
attended the delightful shower
given last Friday night for Mrs.
Jack Ingle by Miss Margaret
Ingle, Mrs. Elizabeth Moore and
Mrs. E. l.. Seay. Jr.. at the Amer
lean Legion Hall.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-03
Sunny Side

MI. and Mrs. Thomas Timber
lake. Of Bal,sville. entertained at
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-03

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-16
TeIeVue MAILBAG

two newscaSters who replaced John G. Swayzs
on NBC news on weekdays at 7:45.
In my opinion, Chef Huntley and DAVID
Brinkley are both doing a splendid job OF re-
porting the news accurately and interestingly.
I'm certain that many of your readers will agree
with me in saying that these personalities In
newscasting are most welcome on many tele-
vision screens H. B. C.
thought St0ayze did a good job OF reading
the neUS, but feel that the current Jornot
nth Huntley and Brinkley is nelCS1er ana jar
more pliable Personally, / rdrety mss IT, o"'
I'm not sure ,ohether the majority OF redders
agree NTH US.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-16

This Is your chance to sound of-and
nv Critic Bernie Harrison t0il do his best
to anSloer questions. Please keep letters
brief Pen names 1oiH be used ii desired.
This is it-after several weeks of it-why
UD must we be penalized with a mediocre
reproduction of Bishop Sheen. For WMAL-
there is no excuSe-they have Welk tthankS),
Mickey Mouse, Louis Allen-which are deserv-
ing of 'live" presentations-why not Sheen?
Suggest to NBC that they change the time
and get j. C. Swayze back There is no replace
ment for him.
Possibly the folks running the ads might
improve on their outlook with views of viewers.
From the constant "brain-wash" technique, we
doctors, etc. :"
On the other hand, Firestone'S quiet, calm
presentation is swell Art Linkletter's fine job
Agree with you on J. DAILY (hes tops. We like
you, too, grammar and lack of Welk apprecla-
ton Notwithstanding
Mrs. F. J. K.
Bishop Sheens program is sustaining"
this season. WMAL, with a previous local COM
mitment for the time period, re-Scheduled has
program for Sunday pia kline. agree-the ktneS
are irksome Did you try getting Bishop Sheen
on Channel 10. Monday, at pm?
1 am inclined to disagree whoe-heartedly
with statement made in TeleVue about the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-16

understand that recently on one OF
Matthew Warren's programs WTTG-5)
believe, local disc jockey appeared VINO mao
been to Hollywood to try out for the part
of James Dean in the movie based on his lie.
Could you tell me if this is correct ana II
so the name of the jockey, the station ne Is
associated with and how about running ms
nicture9 understand he bears a remarkable
resemblance to James Dean.
Catherine G.
Matt Warren identifies him as Bob Rsckn1an
of WEAM. and agrees that there Is strong
resem blance. He is 21, a graduate OF Washing
ton-Lee High, and hopes some day TO GET q
Holv,uood call 1t hasn't happened get. though.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-05
TODAY'S RADIO
HIGHLIGHTS

500, WIDOW. WASH-fm-Sup-
per Concert: Schubert'S SYM
phony No. S; Brahms, Sym
phony No. 4. Martini, Con-
certo for String Quartet and
Orchestra.
7:O5, WTOP-Music Hall: Le-
roy, caught in two marriages,
appeals to Amos n Andy for
help.
1855, WWDC-BasebaH: Wash
ington VS.. Chicago.
$3.50, WRC-X Minus One: Mill
tary leaders try to rescue in
ventors of time machine when
they go back and are trapped
by prehistoric animals.
9:O5, WRC-Politics and Prima-
ries: Interviews with leaders
candidates. personalities in
CALIFORNIA; primary.
10:05, WMAL-Best Bands: Russ
Morgan's orchestra from the
Cocoanut Grove.
1880, WMAL-Mystery Time
Adventures of Sherlock
Holmes; John Gielgud, Ralph
Richardson.
1880, WWDC-Treasury Agent.
Agents seek man they finally
discover to have been muir
dered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-05
TODAY'S TV
HIGHLIGHTS

1900, WTTG (5l-Steve Dono-
van: The entire populace of a
town must be outwitted in
order to capture gang.
1880, WTTG (0-Waterfront:
The captain is relieved of his
command because of a fight
with an officer of a freighter.
1880, WMAL ca - Warner
Brothers Presents: Cheyenne
finds it necessary to lead a
rebellion in order to avert
disaster in Indian territory;
Clint Walker, Richard Den
ming. TV Key previews: No
originality, but a neat job of
compiling.
500, WRC (4)-Milton Berle
Color: Mites farewell
show, with Elvis Presley,
Zebra Paget. Irish McCalla
(Sheena of the Jungle) and
Arnold Stang. TV Key pre-
views. after an overall dis
appointing season, Miltie
bows out with ElviS Presley
on hand TO hypnotic the
teen-age femmes.
500, WTOP (9)-Phil Silvers
Bilko tries to persuade society
girl to be queen to Pvt. Dober-
mans king in Mardi Gras
fete. TV Key says: TITS
worth every bare lie as the
laughs flow freely
$3.50, WTOP (9)-Navy Log
1.-The Plebe," story Of boxing
team member who undergo;
arduous test imposed BY
Academy's disciplinary rules
$3.50, WMAL (7l-Wyatt carp;
Gang leaders wife discovers
plot to cut husband out Of
holdup spoils. reports it tt
carp.
900, WRC (4)--Jane Wyman
Student nurse is determined
to help disturbed patient;
Jane. Ann Tyrrell.
900, WMAL ~ - Danny
Thomas: Terry and Rusty
try to smuggle a pet through
customs on return from Eng
land.
$3.50, WRC (N-Playwrights
Sc: Mick and Lefty" COM
edy-romance that takes place
aboard Navy cargo ship trans
porting nurses to active duty;
Nancy Walker, Norman Field
Singer Tony Travis.
$3.50. WTOP (9)-Red Shelton
Guests, John Carradine, Bill!
Gilbert, Sterling Holloway.
$3.50, WMAL "a - Cavalcadt
Theater: Story of role played
by Maj. Tom HOWE in Nor
mandy campaign.
1000, WTOP f9D-The $64, 00l
Question: First anniverSar!
of show.
1890, WRC az - Big Town
Steve turns up front pag,
story while mentioning.
Ills, WTOP (9-'Man of Con
fiict": The conflict between |
father and his son in a darinI
story of love and intrigue: EC
Arnold, John Agar, Susai
Marrow.
1I:20, WMAL (7l-"The Dew
and Daniel Webster" Benet'
classic story of the younl
farmer who made an un,
holy pact with the devil
Walter Huston. Edward Ar
mold, James Craig. Simont
Simon. (1941)
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LATEST N
INCARNATION

Following is supplement
tary information on today's
television programs listed in
this Sundays TeleVue.
11:15 PM, WTOP (9l-The
Late Show: In place Of
Desert Storm" Man of
Conflict" will be shown.
Edward Arnold. John Agar.
and Susan Marrow star in
a story of love and intrigue
that centers around the
conflict between a father
and his son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-07
DR.. Charles S. Johnson

The cause Of understanding between
white and Negro races has lost one OF its
most patient and persuasive voices in the
death OF DR.. Charles S. Johnson. AS the
first Negro president of Fisk University
in Nashville, DR.. johnson had brought to
that post in the past decade both expert
ence and insight into the problem Of adj
vancing interracial relations. To him,
a major key to the problem was that OF
interpretation-not only Of Negroes to
whites, but of whites to Negroes-of the
inherent characteristics Of both races.
The fact that Fisk has become an inter-
racial university provided him an appro-
pirate stage on which to carry on this
work His writings and his activities in
many other fields Of public service gave
further opportunity. DR.. Johnson's voice
was strong, but never loud. It will be
missed at time that is critical to the
very cause TO which he was so dedicated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-07

selves the things that our system Of
government places in their hands alone.
Here in Washington. victims Of an inde-
feasible discrimination. illogical, unjust
and, we believe, intolerable in light of
current thinking, we were the unhappy
outcastsl punished by Acknowledgement
for residence in the Capital of the
United States.
We do not believe this condition can
continue The President reelected yes
terday has spoken without reservations
in favor of local and national suffrage
for WaShingtonians. This years Repub-
lican platform is more explicit, and
stronger, in support of voting rights for
the Washingtonian than ever in the past.
And this year was notable in witnessing
the first formal primary election in
Washington, authorized by law, in more
than 80 years.
But the vote that counts will not
come easily, or without strong and inten-
sive effort to win the support Of the new
Congress. And this is the time to begin
that effort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-07
Fall Back and Reqroup?

Now that we have been
duped and disillusioned by our
principal allies, Britain and
France, it would appear that
the time has come for Uncle
Sam to pull out of Europe.
Asia and Africa completely
and mind his own business.
The taxpayers would welcome
a breathing spell from the
senseless depletion Of our re-
sources due to the worldwide
giveaway programs, and per-
haps we could then afford to
build and equip adequate
schools for our children, as
well as provide the many other
essentials of which we have
needlessly deprived ourselves.
If every American were polled
on this issue. SO per cent would
vote to stop the foolhardy flow
of this country's treasure to
faithless allies and traitors to
world peace.
John T. Parkerson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-07
G. O.P. in MARYLAND

The only surprise about President
EiSenhower'S triumph in Maryland was
the astounding size of the States vote
of confidence. He exceeded by 100000
the Republican prediction estimate that
the President would beat Mr.. Stevenson
by 10000 votes. His 10000 margin is in
contrast with his 104 900 majority in 1852.
And, in the light of this Eisenhower
avalanche, it is not surprising, either,
that Senator Butler rode to victory over
his controversial Democratic opponent,
George P. Mahoney.
Senator Butler prof1ted not only by
the Presidents popularity in Maryland,
but by deep split in Democratic ranks
of long duration. Mr.. Mahoney for years
has led faction of insurgents against
old-line Democratic Party rule in his
State. That the wounds have not healed
is evident from the strong showing Sem
ator Butler made in Baltimore, where
Democrats have 4-to-1 majority, and
by his success in all but four counties
(including nearby Prince Georges). In
the House races the Democrats reelected
their four Representatives and the Re-
publicans their three incumbents.
In Montgomery County the voters
also gave lot of attention to side issues,
especially proposed Silver Spring Hos
pital and the method Of financing it.
The hospital plan was beaten by sur
prising 2-to-l vote, largely because Of
opposition to financing plan that would
have taxed only the, Silver Spring
Wheaton district for an institution that
would serve all Of the county. Another
issue, involving an earlier date for budg-
citing county expenditures, brought an
overwhelming vote in favor Of the
change, which will benefit school plan
ming and teacher recruiting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-07
Two Parties in Virqinio

President EiSenhoWer'S landslide VIC
tory in Virginia, along with the results
in the nearby 10th congressional dis
trict, are fresh evidence of the fact that
the two-party system is becoming well
entrenched in this key Southern State.
While personal popularity of the Presi-
dent rather than partisanship undoubt-
eddy was an important factor in the
Eisenhower sweep, the fact remains that
Republican trend which has been noted
in recent years seems to be growing in
Virginia
Even Mr.. EiSenhower's most optimis-
tic supporters had not predicted such a
tremendous outpouring of votes for their
candidate as came from all of the States
10 congressional districts save one.
The exception, the 4th district, includes
Prince Edward County, center of school
desegregation litigation, and which went
for Coleman Andrews, States Fighter.
Already Republicans are talking of MAX
ing strong campaign to elect Repub-
lican Governor next year.
However, the Democrats held on to
all their congressional seats in yesterdays
election, usually by substantial margins.
But the two Republican incumbents,
Representatives Broyhill Of the 10th dis
trict and Poff of the 9th (Roanoke-
Lynchburg) district, won easy victories
over their Democratic opponents. Mr..
Broyhill'S clear-cut defeat of Democrat
Warren D. QuenStedt in the nearby area
was particularly impressive. The Broy-
hill majority has risen steadily with each
election-from bare 800 margin in 1852
to $500 votes in 1854 and now to more
than 10000 votes for his third term
effort. Each time Mr.. Broyhill, an avowed
conservative, has won out over Demo-
cratic liberal. The fair inference is that
the Democrats cannot hope to unseat
Representative Broyhill unless they run
a conservative in the 10th district.
Further indications of the conserva-
tive trend in suburban Virginia are found
in the election of DR.. Lucas H. BlevinS
to the Arlington County Board and in the
adoption of the freeholders' amendment,
which gives property owners veto power
over prospective bond issues. The board
will be dominated by conServativeS-and
it will control appointments to. the
School Board, now regarded as liberal.