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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-13

High school students who have
won American Legion oratorical
contests in three congressional
districts will compete here Wed
ncSday in the Zone finals, which
will determine who goes OH to
tho state finals.
The student orators. competing
in the Lceion's annual contest
must speak on tho American Con-
sitution in some phase. The con-
tcstantS will perform before q
panel of judges: in tho Farmville
High School auditorium begin
mug at 10 q. m.
The public is invited to the
contest in oratory and informa-
ton about the great American
document of liberty. Charles T.
Moses. Jr.. of Appomattox, is
Legion chairman for the Zone
contest.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-13
1000 Teachers In Field Bv 1885
Bradshaw Traces Colleges 1870 Year
Influence On Liberty; Religion, Freedom

closely identified with the Ameri-
can fight for freedom. carefully
screened applicants as to their
viewpoints on American indepen-
dence
The institution lead in the
cause of liberty-even while set in
the midst of an English colony
gave it phenomenal success" in its
very first year when there were
ITO students. Bradshaw said The
college contributed a company Of
militia during the Revolutionary
War The unit was modified at
Williamsburg in 1777.
The college reached maturity in
its impact on the religious life of
its section when it took the lead in
the re-emphasis of religion in
1878 after a period of sterile
callousness.
Indicative of its service to ed
ucation. Bradshaw said Hampden
Sydney by 1885 had 1000 gradu-
ates in teaching positions. One Of
them. Moses Waddell. had the
distinction Of teaching more di-
stinguished Southerners than any
other man. he said
Scholarship Emphasis
The institutions loyalty to
standards of scholarship have i'm
bued it with the strength and
will to come safely through many
trying periods. Bradshaw said. It's
influence in building a cultured
community out of frontier were
early recognized, and founders of
Richmond College later were to
cite Hampden-Sydney's status in
this respect in generating enthu-
siasm for starting their own in
Stitution.
An institution of education has
a local and a natianall influence,
Bradshaw said. In the fartherest
reaches of its own. the college here
has been particularly forceful in
its influence in the South and
West.
Such an institution must look
ahead with emphasis equal to that
it shows in its fondncss for look
ing back over its past. Hampden-
Sydney. he said. may well build
we'll in the future in deepening its
influence where history gives it
merit: in the cause of freedom; in
the emphasis Of religion; in the
service of education. and the cause
of scholarship
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-13
Mrs. E. f. Hundley 'SS
Founders Day First

Mrs. Z. E. Hundlcy. of Farm
vile. a member of the Glass of
1888 was the oldest grad to re-
turn for parts Of the Longwood
College week end festivities. She
is one of Longwood's Oldest living
graduates whose interest in learn
ing education. Christian education
and culture remains undiminished.
Mrs, Hundley has seen four of
her own children receive degrees
at Randolph Macon Woman's Col
lege and Hampden- Sydney; three
Of her four grandchildren gradu-
ate at Sweet Brian. VPI and VMI.
Her intention now is to sec the
diploma-getting of her fourth
grandchild, now all 9th grade
pupil and her two grcat-grand-
children.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-13
Pre-SchO0l Clinics
Soon Will Require
Parents Attention

Parents of children who will
enter school for the first time
next September were alertcd to-
day by Dr. H. E. Jenkins in con-
ncction with tho county health
department. annual prc-SchOol
clinics
He said all parents Of child
rem who will be six years of age
on or before october are re-
qucSted TO contact school prin-
cipals to obtain pre-school sur
vey forms. These should then be
filled so that parents may be
notified of the date clinics are to
be held for the various schools
Parents of children to attend
Farmvillc Elementary S h DOL
were requested to contact Miss
Lucy Adams. principal as soon as
possible.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-13
Italian Orphanage Singers to Stop
Here During First American Tour

fricnded other children He and
Mrs Santi we're caring for them
with the help of the parishioners.
They soon had to move to larger
quarters as the family continued
TO grow. Since then. thousands Of
helpless children have found a
home at Casa Materna. and many
people of all races and crceds have
provided for the continuation Of
the work of the Rev. and Mrs.
Santi.
During World War III. the build
ings and grounds were ravagcd by
bombs. The childrcn's choir. on
their first American tour, will
use all the money contributed at
the concerts to provide adequate
housing.
The public is United TO the
concert which begins at 8 p. m. A
siler offering will be received for
the benefit ol the singers.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-13

A story Of suffering and de-
privation is behind every child
composing the choir which will
present a concert here Thursday
March %. at the Farmville Metho-
dist Church. This group is cared
for at the orpanage of Casa Ma
terna in Naples, Italy.
Began In 1875
The orpanage was founded by
the Rev Riccardo Santl. who in
June. 1905. befriended two dcSti-
tute youngsters selling matches in
the Naples slums. When he learn
ed that they had no home, he took
them to the parsonage and shared
his family's merager rations with
them. He kept them overnight. in
tending to send them to an or
phanage in the morning Since
no place could be found. they be-
came members Of his family.
Within a few weeks, he had be-
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-13

1t was a week end especially
for girls. but the Milledge Boys.
Stanley and DeBlois, had pos
sibly the best time of all during
LongWood's Founders Day.
They are sons of the late DR..
F A Milledge. who was professor
of Geography from 1006-19l6,
the year Of his death He was also
Glass Man" Of the Glass of 1911,
whose members had the inspira-
ton to bring his sons back to the
campus for Founders Day.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-13
1000 Teachers In Field Bv 1885

Hampden-Sydney College stu
dents were carried back through
the inspiring l80-year history Of
their alma mater on the, magic
carpet of H. Clarence Bradshaw's
erudite oratory Friday.
Back on the campus on which
he earned Phi Beta Kappa and
Omicron Delta Kappa leadership
honors as a student. the Durham
newspaperman and 1880 graduate
addressed students during morn
ing chapel exercises. He measured
the institutions history and ac-
complishments using the subject
"A second Look.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-13
Lonsswood Readics
For Swelling Rolls
Landlord Reports
AS Alumnae Meet

In his report to alumnae' ad-
dress, featuring the formal Foun-
der's Day program at Longwood
/ College Saturday morning. DR..
1 Francis G. Landlord, Jr. president.
! expressed belief the college will
successfully meet the impact of
swelling enrollments.
A 200student dormitory to be
ready by September 1857. acquisi-
ton of the Sanford house to ac-
modate Is students and erection
of a new business education
building also in 1857 are the
temporary keys to the enrolment
solution here, he pointed out
The size of the student body has
Increased from It's last year to
818 this year, and applications for
admission next fall have increased
/ per cent, he said. Plans for fur
ther expansion of facilities during
the two succeeding biennia include
additions to the library stacks and
wings. a modern demonstration
house for the home economics de-
partment. and building for class
rooms and offices.
DR. Landlord said, 1T gives me
great satisfaction that the domin-
ant purpose of the LongWood Col.
legc is the preparation of teachers
l hope I may able to prove worthy
Of the traditions of this grand
old college"
Longwood has entered into a
medical technology program with
the cooperation of the University
of Virginia. Students entering this
program of study will attend Long
wood for three years and the Uni
vcrsity of Virginia the fourth
year Upon completion of the
required study. Longwood will
confer on the candidates a B. S.
degree in Medical Technology
He also made mention of the
graduate program recently estab-
lisbed at the college, of the Scrv-
ices offered by the college to the
public schools of Virginia, and cx-
tension work available in South
side Virginia
DR. Lankford explained the CO.
ordlnafing powers vested in the
new State Council of Higher Edu-
cation as to curriculum and .cx-
panSion of facilities The new
Council will have the power with
the approval of the Governor to
modify the curriculum offerings
OF any of the ten State institution
Of higher learning but in direct
ing change in curriculum. the
Council must give institutions
sufficient time to make ncces-
sary adjustments in facilities and
personnel
The Council will also cooperate
with the State Board of Education
to coordinate college admissions
requirements and teacher training
programs with the public school
program Furthermore. the Coun-
CT. on receiving duplicate copies
of tho budget requests of the ten
institutions will prepare an cSt,-
mate of tho overall needs of higher
education in Virginia
DR. Landlord defended tho Sc
lectire admissions program of the
college begun in l947 He said it's
beneficial effects are ALREADY evil
dent. and that the high calling of
teaching requires sound secon-
dairy education on which the COL
lege can build further for a sue
cessful life ealing
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-13

COMPRISING the vast span of
history into a final paragraph.
Bradshaw said the institution has
earned its greatest right to re-
cognition for its: service In the
cause Of liberty and freedom be-
ginning with the American Re-
vOlution: service to the church.
with particular emphasis in Pres
byterianism. and outstanding SER
vice in private and public educa-
ton.
Faculty Ccreened
In 1776 when the first faculty
was being gathered, Samuel STAN
hope Smith. first president and
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-13

ed.
Program Summary
During their week end conven-
ton. the students will have two
general sessions, one Friday after
noon, the second Saturday after
noon. Richard Preston, Mary
land high school senior and head
Of SEA work in his state, will
speak Friday. Val Gould, of the
Quaker Oats Company, will adj
dress the Saturday general meet
ing Both will be in Jarman Hall.
Most of the remainder of their
time here will be devoted to small
Ter discussion groups, with stu
dents talking out how to build
more effective seas and how to
help the work of their home
schools, communities and P-TA's.
Retiring Officers
New state officers, selected dur
ing the convention, will be INSTALL
ed at Saturdays closing session
They will succeed gthe present Of
ficers: Ruth Denton. William
King High School, president: Ken
meth Darling. Arlington, vice pres
ident. and .Kimmy Bass Green
Powhatan. secretary.
A highlight of the convention
will be Friday nights banquet and
dance. the first in the college din
ing hall. the latter in the gymna-
SUM.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-13
Chamber Commerce
TO Get Play Report

The community's recyeation
program will be the topic Of dis
cussion during the dinner meet
ing of the Chamber Of Commerce
tonight Monday, at $40.
The plans for the summer pro-
gram ahead, as well as for the
development of the Longwood
Hills area. will be included
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-13
Longwood Daughters Thrilled With
New Alumnae House Founders Day
Jarman Cup Won
By Class Of 1926
Two New Officers,
Director Chosen

LongWOOd daughters in rear
record numbers returned for the
72nd Founders Day aSturday
very much thrilled" to share in
the formal opening OF the 1880
Duval House restored and refur-
bished as the colleges beautiful
Alumnae House.
Their share in financing the
house and its furnishings. as well
as their contributions in many
other spheres, were roundly COM
mended by President Francis G
Landlord. Jr. whom many daught-
ers met for the first time.
The Glass of 1926 with IS re-
turneeS of a class enrolment of
Ala percentage of 44-captured
the Jarman Cup awarded annual
" to the best turnout class. Mrs
Anne Smith Green. wife of an
Army colonel stationed at Camp
Hill. Pa, and class president ac-
cepted the cup.
50th Reunion
Reunioning classes were those
of the Is and 6's numerical de-
slgnation. and the Glass of 1906.
celebrating it's 5Oth anniversary
showed the way with an atten-
dance of IL. or 80 per cent. The
class members. celebrated with an
anniversary dinner Friday night
in the College Tea Room.
During their Saturday after
noon annual business meeting.
alumnae elected requirements for
retiring officers, choosing Miss
Dorothy Diehl. of Portsmouth, as
first vice president: Miss Virginia
Wall. of Farmville. second vice
president. and Mrs. Edith Estep
Gray, of Gloucester, as director.
A nominating committee for
next years election was also chos-
en-. and its members are Miss
Agnes Watkins. of Farmville, Mrs.
Martha Meade Hardaway Agnew,
of Burkeville. and Mrs. Jane Lee
Hutchinson Hamburg, of Farmville.
Center of Interest
Certainly one of the highlights
of the week end visitation was the
Longwood daughters first look and
use of the Alumnae House. Already
occupied by the alumnae office, it
was further seasoned by overnight
use of number Of alumnae. For
the Saturday morning coffee. ID
was attractively decorated with
flowers provide by Carriers and
Collins Florists. A handsome cof-
fee table had been provided by H.
c. Clawson.
Mrs. Ruth Coyner. alumnae sec
rotary, said the week end produced
several more to growing list Of
outstanding gifts provided for
the new campus headquarters by
alumnae.
President and Mrs. Landlord
were hosts during an open house
Saturday afternoon from four to
five O'Clock. and the opportunity
to meet the new president of their
alma mater and his wife was
another highlight of the occasion,
for which the finest weather. was
provided.
Mrs. Margaret SimkinS. of
Farmville who remains as Alum
nae Assoc 'ation president for an
other year, presided during the
business session. She also intro
duced President Landlord during
the formal Founders Day pro-
gram in Jarman Hall at III a. m.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-13
BASEBALL DINNER

NJ. p. Farricr. Jr., will bc host
to members of the 1855 Farm
vile Town Baseball team at din
ncr Wednesday, Plans for this
season will be discussed.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-13
Program Summary

visiting girls will be accommodate
ed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-20
Germans Go to Suez

HAMBURG, Germany, Sept.
20 (R.-Three West German
pilots left by air for Cairo yester-
day to take jobs with the Egyp-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-20
Kefouver to Visit Towns
Not Even on the Maps
BY MARY McGRORY
Star STAFF Correspondent

FARGO Dak Sept Ex-senator Kefauver heads for the
hinterands today
He will travel thousand miles Montana visiting
several places which the maps kept DEG
campaign plane
Adai stevensons countrycous running mate for whom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-20
Swiss Cheese Center

MADISON, Wise. = A Swiss
colony in New Glarus. Wis, is a
center for the manufacture of
Swiss cheese in SO factories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-20
TuImodge Pledges
To Fight in Senate
For Stutes'. Riqhts

ATLANTA, Sept. 20 (P.-Her-
man Talmadge says he will fight
for decentralization of the Fed
eral Government when he goes
to Washington as the freshman
Senator from Georgia next year.
The former Governor, a pro-
segregationist of long standing.
won the Democratic nomination
for the Senate last week, scoring
a landslide victory over former
Gov. M. E Thompson. The Dem
ocratic nomination is tanta-
mount to election in Georgia.
In an interview on the Ma
TONS Press Conference, heard
nationally over NBC television
and Mutual radio, Mr.. Talmadge
declared that centralized Gov
eminent has taken away the in
dividual Americans rights.
The former Governor said he
had no illusions "as to the power
OF a freshman Senator" but
hoped to do what he could on
bills now pending for restoration
OF constitutional Government.
In reply to questions from
Inewsmen, Mr.. Talmadge pre-
dicted Georgia would go Demo-
cratic this fall and said that he
would go along with the party.
Asked about Democratic vice
presidential candidate Estes Ke-
fauver, Mr.. Talmadge said. 81
like him slightly more than ]
do Dick Nixon"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-20
Senators to Hear
IFDIC Officials

officials Of the Federal De-
post Insurance Corp. will testify
tomorrow in a one-day Senate
hearing into the embezzlement
of funds by the former Illinois
State auditor.
Chairman Fulbright, Democrat
Iof Arkansas, announcing the
hearing by the Senate Banking
Committee, said yesterday il
should enable us to determine
whether the role Of the FDIC
has been adequate and proper
and whether new legislation is
needed.
Robert A. Wallace, the COM
mittee's staff director, said the
Question of further hearings de-
ponds on developments at to-
morrow's session. FDIC officials
will testify, Mr.. Wallace said
as "our agents in this matter
They had people on the spot ano
should know the full story"
The former Illinois auditor
lOrville E. Hodge, is now serving
both Federal and State prison
terms. He pleaded guilty tc
cashing fraudulent State war;
rants drawn on the Southmool
Bank & Trust Co. in Chicago
The FDIC inSures deposits in
that bank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-20
Eisenhower Record
Hailed as Key Issue

Representative Judd, ,Republi-
can Of Minnesota, said today the
election will be decided by the
degree of voter confidence in
President Eisenhower, not by the
Chief Executives campaign.
The Presidents own record will
be the crucial thing" and not
whether Vice President Nixon OF
other Republican speakers make
a big splash on cross-country
tours, Mr.. Judd said.
Mr.. Judd has high regard fot
Mr.. Nixon and says the Vice
President is liked best by those
who have known him the longest.
But Mr.. Judd said the issue is
Mr.. Eisenhower himself and not
his lieutenants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-20
|Duwson Hits
COP. on Race

Representative Dawson, Demo-
crat of Illinois, took issue yes
lterday with President EiSen-
hower's statement that it makes
mo difference" whether the Presi-
dent indorses the Supreme Court
ruling against racial segregation
in public schools.
The Negro lawmaker said in
Ia statement issued through the
Democratic National Committee
that the position taken by Adlai
Stevenson and Senator Estes
Kefauver, the Democratic NOM
Iinees for President and Vice
President. stands in strong con-
Itrast" to that of Mr.. Eisenhower
He said the two Democrats are
both doing all within their
power to further indignation of
schools without violence or law
llesSneSs.
Mr.. Eisenhower, at his Sep.
TENDER 5 news conference, wa.
asked directly whether he in
dorseS the court ruling. Mr.. Ell
senhower replied:
Il think it makes no difference
whether or not I indorse it.
What I say is the Con.
stitution is as the Supreme Court
interprets it; and must con-
form to that and do my very best
to see that it is carried out in
this country"
On this point, Mr.. Dawson
said:
IF President Eisenhower would
speak out l am sure the
American people in every section
lof our country would respect his
call for law and order in carry
ing out the Supreme Courts de-
Ieisien."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-20

and assured style he has yet
displayed.
He jabbed at the Republican
truth squads" who are follow
ing him and suggested that when
President Eisenhower goes Friday
to Newton, Iowa, for a plough
ing contest speech, the truth
squads ask the President what
he meant when he said he want
ed the farmers to share in the
Icountry'S prosperity, what he
meant when he put the farmer
on a sliding scale of price sup
ports"
The fiannel-shirted farmers
standing before the Noble Coun-
lty Courthouse, who had greeted
him with the merely polite hand
clapping. applauded several OF
his Sallies at Agriculture Secre-
ltary Benson and what he called
the administrations broken
promises to farmers.
In Wrong Places
A certain haplessneSS has over
taken several of the Senator's
previous major oratorical efforts.
In GAINESVILLE, Wis, for instance,
due to the activities of three
local committees, he found him
self addressing a farm speech in
the Parkes pen factory to a small
gathering of businessmen. In
st. Paul, Mimi, he gave a de-
tailed and technical presenta-
ton Of the Dixon-Yates contract
to a red hot rally. which had
been warmed up by humping
political doctrine.
But yesterday in Worthington,
the time and the speech were
met. 1t was a farm speech for
farmers and when it was over the
Senator distinguished himself
further by masterfully accepting
a nervous turkey from the Mayor
without any mishap at all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-20
Eisenhower Welcomes
Gov. Shivers' Support
BY the Associated Press

President Eisenhower yester-
day welcomed the support of
Gov. Allan Shivers of Texas in
the presidential race. Gov,
|ShiverS. a Democrat who did
not seek reelection, supported
Mr.. Eisenhower in 1852.
White House Press Secretary
James c. Hagerty said the presi-
dent sis glad to get Gov. Shivers'
support.
Mr.. Hagerty had no comment
on the announcement by Sem
ator Price Daniel, the Demo-
cratic nominee for Governor of
Texas, that he will support
Adlai E. Stevenson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-20
KEFAUVER'S NEEDLE STUCK
truth SQUAD DESERTS HIM

MINNEAPOLIS Q49.-A Republican truth squad" says
Senator Kefauvers needle has stuck and notice.
they will quit following him his current campaign tour
The g. o. p team. which arrived here by plane last
night said they did not believe the Democratic vice pres
dental candidate warrants the attention he has had
They told news conference they will take up the trail of
Adai Stevenson and former President Truman should the
latter start campaigning actively.
One Of the four Representative Gordon Scherer Of
Ohio told newsmen he plans to ask Attorney General
Browne to subpoena Senator Kefauer after the November
election ito find out what he claims to know about the
Dxon-Yates contract"
Senator Kefauver devoted speech in St Paul. Mimi to
the Dixon Yates matter criticizng Mr. Browne for
bringing the to Federal grand jury and charging the
Eisenhower administration with indifference toward viola
tons of the law
Representative Scherer said the Dxon-Yates contract
has been whipping boy in Senator Kefauvers campaign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-20
Absentee Voting
Primary: August 7,

officials to be elected: 10 Rep
resentatives to Congress, Cover
nor, "a members to States upper
house, ITO to lower house and
other State and county Offices
Residence Requirements: State
6 months; city or township, 80
days.
Registration: In person or by
mail with city, township or viii
lage clerk. Permanent if voter
casts his ballot at least once
each four years unless the gov
Ierning bodies Of cities Of 10000
or more population rule to mai
suspension notices to those who
did not vote every two years
Write the clerk for registration
cards anytime UP to 80 days be-
fore an election. Registration
closes July 9 for primary anc
October 8 for general election.
Absentee Voting: Permitted ir
both primary and general elec-
ton. Request ballot of city, town
ship of village clerk as early as
rs days before an election anc