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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-18
Amelia RuritarS
Honor Guests At
Thursday Meeting

Amelia County Ruritans had as
their guests Thursday night. the
winners of the Rally Day beauty
contests and DemetrioS Spyrida-
kis. 24-year-old agricultural stu
dent from Greece.
DR.. j. L. Hammer, who crowned
the queens at the Rally Day cele-
bration. presented the young la
dies to the club Those who at
tended were Ellen Southal. Chris
tine Morris. Jeanne Morris. Janice
Woods, and Audrey Oils. Judy
ONeal. a runner-up. was not able
to attend since she has left for
school.
o. A. Norton gave the member
ship a report on the Rally Day
results. He said that the promo
ton melted $500 and one organl-
cation has not reported yet The
dance netted S235, and the beauty
contest added another $500. The
lOJdI Is SHOT VI tIlC ti1Otille t'ioN "
last year. but everyone had just
as good time All proceeds vii
90 to the Amelia County Wal
Memorial Building Inc.
Demetrios Spyridakis talked t
the club on how Greek farming
methods compared with farming
in this country He noted that the
1 products raised are very similar
/ but the average size of the farm
in Greece is about five acres. Thu:
is far different from the large
/ farms that are found in this coun'
try. especially Amelia.
4 A nominating committee wa
appointed to select slate of Of
ficers for next year. Elections vii
| be held at the october meeting
The Ruritans agreed to FOO
the bill for a tonsil operation o
an INDECENT child in the county
Two other civic groups have ais
volunteered to do the same for w
other deserving children.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-18

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Alswooss.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-18

the response would be even greater,
since most Of the farmers had pro-
crossed too far with their crops
this year to consider the soil bank.
Wheat Sign-Up Extended
Ford advised all wheat growers
that the sign-up date for the 1857
wheat soil bank has been extended
to October 5. So far he has had -
applications taking 305 acres out of
cultivation
The amount of money allotted
Amelia county wheat growers Is
S26 73i. Ford said OF this amount
only S6.o6l p has been obligated so
far. He emphasized that the money
is on first come. first served baS-
is, and when that is obligated by
agreements. then further agree
merits cannot be made
There are 84l wheat growers in
the county with an allotment Of
4.s73 acres.
Payment under the 1857 wheat
program viii be made for reducing
the acreage of winter wheat below
the amount of the farm allotment
agreement specifies part OF h al
/ lotlnent acreage to be reserved
( from production. Land so deSignat-
eG may no4 be cropped or grazed
for the PERIOD OF the agreements
The rate Of payment for wheat
acreage is based on .33 per bushel
time the normal yield for the farm
or the normal weld for the deSig-
mated acreage whichever is small
er. tanners may designate SO per
cent OF their allotmant or 50 acres
as a maximum and the entire al
lo:mcnt o: three acres as a mini
mum
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-18
Powhatan Easily Defeats Coochland 81 O;
Amelia Powhatan Contest Scheduled Friday

PoWhatan Highs rampaging In
dlans took advantage of hot.
sticky Indian Summer" weather
To trounce Goochland $40. on the
Indians home field Friday after
Noon
Powhatan stuck strictly to a
conservative game. and revealed
little to the scouts in the stands.
, except a powerful team that is
dangerous anytime in the ball
game Coach Hank Norton kept
his team only on basic plays and
allowed only one pass in the en-
tire game-that one going to tri-
Captain Ralph Jones, who seam
pered over for the last touchdown
Of the game.
Johnny BOggs, serving as cap
tain with Jones and Archie Good
wynn. was the offensive big gun.
He scored the first I'D after TAX
ing pitch-Out from Quarterback
Artie JeSup. His scoring jaunt
covered so yards.
Christian ,FootSie) Goodwin
intercepted pass minutes later
and made 30-yard scoring re-
turn
Before the first half ended. two
more pass interruptions ended in
touchdoWns for the alert Powha-
tan eleven. Archie Goodwin re-
turned a pass interception for SIS
yards and Gray Lawson picked one
eff for ten-yard scoring return.
By this time Coach Norton was
clearing his bench to give his
second stringers chance to get
some game experience.
The second half produced only
the one score of the JeSSup to
Jones combination.
poWhatan ran from split IT.
all afternoon and used an effec-
tive 1921 defense that allowed
about two first downs by the
Goochland team.
Earl Worsham, a defensive spe-
ClallSt. stood out for the Indians
AS he broke in on play after play.
End Christian Goodwin and Line
man Cameron Blandford. both of
whom weigh about $50 pounds.
turned in an aggressive defensive
game while some of their heavier
teammates melted in the heat
Getting this game under their
belt, the Indians are now aiming
at Amelia. one of their greatest
rivals. even though they are il.
different football districts
Coach Norton said he was going
to brush up on his doWnfield
blocking and try to polish the ball
\ handling of his team.
Amelia Camp
IN the rival camp there has been
much action as the Amelia Orioles
get ready to revenge their lone
defeat last season. Powhatan
handed Amelia their first and only
defeat of the season last year. and
the boys show a quiet determine
ton not to let it happen again
this year
Coach Phil Boepple put his
team through three days of ScrIm-
mage last week. and will be work
ing on the finer points of the
game this week before the game
He plans to loosen up his passing
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-18

attack. an get in lot of punting
practice.
Bobby Warren, returning let
terman at tackls, broke a small
bone in his ankle during last
weeks scrimmage, so will be out
for the season.
Coach Boepple has % men out
for the team, which is the most
candidates he has ever had. Last
year he played most of his games
with a 16-man squad However, il
is not the number of candidates
but the spirit that counts.
Doug BlankenShip. a lettermar
at quarterback. will be counted or
to guide his team through the sea
SON He will have to make up with
finesse what the team may lack in
power and reserve.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-18
Hogs Bring Top Price
At Powhatan Fair

Seventy four top m k hogs
we're sole at a special sale during
the Goochland PoWhatan houlsa
FAR. These hogs were graded by
Division OF Markets and judged by
hog expert of VP1.
Siegel's market paid 65 cents per
pound ,ol the champion of the
show. j. McSWeeny and Sons We're
heavy buyers. paying well above
market price for most Of the seven
tyfot2- hogs.
The farmers from the three coun-
ties. as well as others. wers invited
to sell hogs in this sale. The champ
ion hog was sold by Hanover coun-
ty farmer.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-18
Amelia Fair Will
Sponsor Horse Show

The last day October 10, of the
Amelia County Fair Will be cele-
brated with a Horse Show held
under the direction of the Amelia
Bride Club
The Fair will be a three day
event. and will feature midway
this year. The dates OF the fair
are October IL. II and 10.
An unusually large number OF
exhibits are planned and a
variety of events will assure en-
tertainment for everyone
The horse show is restricted to
horses used primarily for pleasure
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-18
Access Road TO
James River Planned
BY Game Commission

Bids Will soon be advertised for
the construction OF an access road
from Highway III to. the James.
river in Powhatan county the Viz
Ginia Commission of Game and In
land Fisheries reports.
The road Will be l2l miles long
and viii be open in season for the
public to gain access to the James
rive! for waterfowl shooting and for
fishing
lot OF approximately two acres
VIII Be conditioned for parking Ar
|laagelnents will be made also for
tyIns IN private boats near the
! parking lot
There will be no concessions or
boat. for rent at the location. the
Commission announcement states.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-18

riding. and exhibitors and riders
of pleasure horses are invited from
all over the state a Spokesman
fer the group said that the local
participation in this event was
always good.
One Of the principal detectives
Of this show is to stimulate the
Interest Of young people and
children in horses and riding.
There are classes especially de-
siened fol- the beginner
The horse show starts at > ..
m on Saturday, October 10.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-18
Al nelia Board Note
Road Resolution,
Transfers Money

AT the meeting of the Amelia
board of supervisors. Monday. Sep
TENDER 10, action was deferred on
& resolution received from the Pow
hatan board of supervisors.
The resolution, which was passed
by the Powhatan board. recon-
mended to the State Highway COM
mis- sion that steps be taken to ex-
tend Route 500 from Highway 60
lust west of Powhatan. to Amelia.
and thence to cambridge. Ca. as
means to relieve traffic conges-
ton ON all north-south highways.
The Powhatan resolution noted
that the extension would affect the
counties of Powhatan, Amelia. Lun-
enburg. Nottoway, and Mecklen-
burg. among others. and a copy OF
the resolution was forwarded to the
hoard of supervisors of these coun-
ties.
In August 1852. almost exactly
four years ago. the. Amelia board
of supervisors. by unanimous de-
cision. stated that it would be "a
wise and good move, and OF great
benefit to the people OF Amelia
md Powhatan counties, and to 9TH
ers along the route to extend the
rcnte from PoWhatan TO Amelia Al
that time the board noted that the
Highway so is a dead end where
il strikes Z. S. Route 60 west OF
/ Powhatan. and they recommended
! tina, it continue along Route Is tf
Macon and then along $50 90 NEE
Route 800 just east of Amelia. They
recommended this as a PRIMARY
road. and a copy of the resolution
was sent to the highway depart
ment anG Amelia representatives II
the General Assembly.
| School Money
| Other action at the recent meet
inc. Amelia supervisors approved
4 transfer of 5000 from the genera
fund to the school fund for operation
of the public schools in the month
of September. The Board noted tina
/ $50 s85 Al had been allowed IN TN
| budget for public schools. but TIN
money would be made available OF
a monthly basis. provided the race
were kept separated in the puoll'
/ schools.
The board directed the Common
wealth Attorney to make prope
resolution for the renewal OF
\ S400c0 loan from the Union ban
and Trust Company for thre
months beginning August 81, 1856
Tho board previously deemed tn
loal expedient to meet current OF
Grating expenses until 1856 take
were collected
Approval was given for an ae
ditional $500 to be allowed for o.
flee expenses of the COMMISSIONS
of the Revenue for the calenda
wear. This had been approved b
the State Compensation Board.
Before adjourning. the Amen
board accepted the bid Of Georg
Anderson for $ll6 for thing tn
floor to the west room of the clerk
office building.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-18

Amelia and Powhatan tobacco
farmers responded to the acreage
reserve portion Of the soil bank pro
gram to the tune Of Sal ,36O64
In Powhatan there were 48 agree
ments for total acreage OF 81 "a
acres and payments amounting to
So. 779. r..
Amelia farmers made 1873 agree
ments taking 228.bl acres out OF
production for total payment OF
$50 O30.92
POwhatan Summary
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-09-18

-Four Amelia rural mail carriers
have received safe driving awards
The winners are T. Hurt Wootten,
for Is years, Hardy Grigg. for 10
years; George o Hardy III, and
Leonard Meyer. for eight years. ac-
cordnig to Mrs. Lewis " Lyon,
Amelia pOstmiStress.
Milford chronicle., 1956-12-21
Goals Outlined By
Delaware's OiIrnen
Six-POint Program Is Set.Tp For
The Coming Year

The average Delaware highway
user now pays over $114 a year in
special automotive taxes that are
in addition to his regular share of
general taxation, according to
Goals, a new pocket handbook
just issued by the Associated Pc
troleum Industries of Delaware.
This per-vehicle tax cost is brok-
en- down into an average $67.25 a
year paid in state and federal tax
es on gasoline; $23.10 in state mo-
tor license fees; and $24.21 in fed
eraI autOmotive taxes.
Featured in the booklet is six
point program of detectives urged
in hahalf of highway users by this
statewide group of oil men, headed
by Ronald E. Coming, Chairman.
The six goals listed for the pres
ent year are: Keep Gas Tax Rea-
sonable, Protect Highway Funds,
Plan Highways SOundly, Avoid
Burdensome Debt, Insure Fair
Competition and Promote Highway
Safety.
One section of the booklet pre-
sents a chart study of Delaware's
highway tax receipts and expendi-
lures over the five-year period
continued on page f1ve)
Milford chronicle., 1956-12-21
School Bus Struck
BY Passenger Car
Twenty Children Unhurt In Crash
Near Smyrna

More than 20 children sitting in
a stopped school bus were shaken
up but uninjured when an auto
mobile driven by a 16-year-old
youth sideswiped the bus on Route
13 three miles south of Smyrna
Wednesday.
The bus, operated by Clarence
M. .Lofand, 65, near Smyrna, had
stepped ON the side of the south
bound lane of the dual highway at
Twin Willows to take on children
who were going to the Smyrna
school. The stop arm was out, in
vestigating troopers said.
A public bus had come up behind
the school bus and had stopped in
the left lane.
Norman S. Watson, Jr., 16, of
218 Church Street. Smyrna, was
driving a car south on Route 10.
State Police said Watson was un-
able to stop in time and tried to
steer between the two buses, but
struck one.
No one was injured and damage
was not extensive.
Watson, arrested on a charge of
failing to stop when coming upon
stopped school bus, will be in
Juvenile Court at Dover on Friday
Thrown from his car when it left
the road near Bridgeville on We'd
nesday, Elmer Mosely, As, of near
CONTINUED on page zeven)
Milford chronicle., 1956-12-21
Free Matinee
Due Milford
G. h | d r c n
Il O I'M O RI @ w
Area Children VIII Be
Guests OF Milford Mer-
chants At Big Free
Cartoon Show; Santa
VIII Arrive.

The kiddies of the Milford area
are in for real treat this Satur-
day morning, December 22nd, when
they will be guests of the mer-
chants of Milford at matinee
starting at 10 o'clock sharp, at
Schines New Milford Theatre.
The doors of the theatre will be
open at o'clock. There will be
plenty of seats for all and every
thing is absolutely free and no
tickets are required. Parents are
welcome to accompany small chill
dren.
Santa Claus has announced that
he will be present during the in
termission about IL o'clock.
The show itself is designed to
appeal particularly to the small
fry. Fifteen new cartoons will be
shown, all of them in color-all the
favorites, Mickey Mouse, Donald
Duck, Porky the Pig, Bugs Bunny,
Woody Woodpecker, Sylvester and
Tweety, Elmer Fudd and Mr.. Nc
Goo. All will be shown, so don't
miss a single one of them, and re-
member you do not have to have
ticket to get in-it's free-A
Christmas gift to the children of
the Milford area, bought and paid
for by the progressive merchants
of Milford. Be sure that Nom and
Pop don't forget and get you to the
show on time.
Milford chronicle., 1956-12-21
Presbyterians Plan
Musical This Sunday
VIII BE Presented In Sanctuary
At 7:45 p. Nj.

The choir of the First Presby-
terian Church will present musi-
cal program the evening of Decem-
Der 23rd- at 7.45 at a candlelight
service in the Sanctuary.
The congregation will participate
in singing the well-loved Christ
mas hymns and Rev. Harry Jaeger
will speak on their origins and
background.
The program, "A Babe is Born
in Bethlehem" by Menney, choir
Birthday of a King" by Neidling-
ar, octette and choir, Ruth Humes,
Sadie Wright, Vanis Lucas, Helen
Austin, Charles Wilbur Hammond,
Edward Trice, Robert Wormington
and Douglas Fry; "Only Little
Village" from Bethlehem" by
Maunder, quartet and choir, Carrie
Bowman, Evelyn Gordon, Dick
Snyder, William Lucas; 20 Holy
Night" by Adolphe Adams, choir
and soloists, Helen Emily Messick
and Dick Snyder; Gloria in Ex-
celsis" by Mozart, choir; Arise,
Shine" by Maker, choir.
Candle lighting will follow with
appropriate dedication of individ-
ual lives and talents to the SER
vices of our Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ.
Milford chronicle., 1956-12-21
Blue Cross Sends
Out Certificates
New Benefits Are Included In The
New Membership Cards

New membership certificates, in
Guiding the new benefits which
have been added to the Blue Cross
Blue Shield, are being sent to group
representatives throughout Della
ware for distribution to subscrib-
ers of the standard plant was re-
ported today by Robert G. Denzler,
assistant managing director of
Group Hospital Service
Since the plan has 256,00O MEM
bers, on 10000 subscribers con-
tracts, the distribution of the GER
tificates is a big job, he said.
Increased maternity benefits, in
creased benefits in non-member
hospitals, and changed allowances
for semi-private and ward accom-
modations in Delaware member
hospitals are the benefit changes
effective February 1, when higher
rates, required by recently in
creased hospital changes, also go
into effect.
The new maternity benefits for
normal deliveries under the semi
private plan include a minimum of
$50 per pregnancy or maximum
of SO per day for up to 10 days,
whichever is greater, but not to
exceed the hospitals charges. I'm
der the ward plan, the allowance
of hospital care in maternity cases
CONTINUED on page six)
Milford chronicle., 1956-12-21
Glendale School
|. Has Xmas Program
Delightful Entertainment Was Pre-
scented On Wednesday

The pupils and teachers of FL
lendale School held their Christ
mas program, Wednesday, Decem-
Der 18th. Program follows:
First, second, third and fourth
grades: under the supervision of
Mrs. Graves, Mrs. Barwick and Mrs.
Kelly presented the following:
p1ayet, "The Magic Toy Shop" and
the following songs, "Oh Come All
Ye Faithful and Jingle Bells.
Fifth and Sixth grades; Mrs. Pret-
lyman presented Unto Us A Child
Is Born" narration, Joseph, Bobby
Meredith; Mary, Frances White;
Three Wise Men, Jackie Morgan,
Ronnie Hudson and Charles Mat
thews. Shepherds, Tommy Baker,
Allen White and Terry Walius.
The choral groups sang, Away
In The Manger", ''Oh Little Town
of Bethlehem, trio, Silent Night,
10Y To The World. "Hark The
Herald Angels Sings, 1T Came
Upon The Midnight Clear, quin-
tet; There's A Song In The Air"
Seventh and Eighth grades; mod
erm'play, Family Christmas, par
ticipants, Joseph Coverdale, Joyce
Parker, Carol Gorlich, Harold
Short, Sylvia Hudson, Maryellen
Sammons, Franklin Joseph, Gary
Evans and James Thornes. Piano
CONTINUED on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1956-12-21
Scouts Plan For
National Janboree
Fourth Annual Fete WIN Be Held
At Valley Forge

Boy Scout officials report ex-
cellent progress in preparing the
site at historic Valley Forge, Penn
sylvania for the Fourth National
Jamboree to be held next July IL
to 18.
A 1,500-acre tent city will house
more than $4,000 Boy Scouts, Ex-
plorers, and leaders from all parts
of the nation and some from other
lands. 1t will have its own water,
electricity and telephone exchange,
post offices, and other services for
the largest gathering of boys in
the western hemisphere.
About one hundred special trains
and hundreds of buses will trans
port Scouts to the Jamboree. Rail-
roads are giving jamboree partici-
pants special railroad rates and
assisting in planning routes SO that
Scouts may visit leading cities and
scenic spots before and after the
jamboree.
Contingents will arrive during
the three days before the jambo-
ree's opening date, July IL. Three
days will be needed to speed the
Scouts home after the jamboree
closes the evening of July Is.
The jamboree campers will be al
least twelve years old, holding Sec
ond Glass rank or higher. The jam
CONTINUED on page five)
Milford chronicle., 1956-12-21
Xmas Lighting
Contest t Is
Now Underway
In Milf or d
Judges Representing City
And Chamber Of Com
merce VIII Make Deci-
sion On Friday, Dec.
28th.

Much interest is being shown in
the home lighting contest which is
being sponsored by the City of Mil
ford and the Milford Chamber of
Commerce.
Anyone maintaining a home in
the area served by the City of Mil
ford with electric current is elisi-
bic to participate in the contest.
The decision of the judges, how
ever, will be final and those partici-
pating are requested to have their
lights on from six until ten D. m,
the evening of Friday, December
2S, for that is the night the judges
have designated to make their Sc
lections. The judges are: repre-
senting the City, Mrs. Mildred Web
ster, Richard Wilson and Walter
Morris; representing the Chamber
of Commerce, Mrs. Mary Keller,
Charles Nugent and Courtney
Burch.
The following prize schedule has
been arranged: First prize, $4,000;
second prize, $500; third prize,
$500; fourth prize, $1,000; fifth
prize, $1,000; sixth prize, $1,000;
and six consolation prizes of $500
each.
1t is the hope of the sponsors of
the lighting contest that the resi-
dents of the area served by cleo
trio energy in the City of Milford,
will participate in the contest.
Milford chronicle., 1956-12-21
All Of The Churches In
Milford Are Planning
To Join Together Dur
ing The Holiday Sea-
son.

During the holiday season the
pastors and congregations of all the
churches of the community are
joining together in series of SER
vices.
During the week leading up to
Christmas, choir from one of the
churches will be at the Hospital to
bring the Christmas message in
song.
On Christmas Eve, Monday, De-
cember oath, there will be a Com
munity Carol Sing before the Plaza
in front of the Presbyterian Church.
A brass quartet will be present to
play as an accompaniment for the
singing of these favorite songs of
Christmas time. The hour of the
meeting will be 1880 p. M, and al
though this is the first gathering
of it's kind in Milford, it is hoped
that it will meet with the enthusi-
astic response of the people. We
hope to see you there.
On New Years Eve the churches
again will join together for a joint
service to be held at the First
Presbyterian Church beginning at
HOO .. M, and carrying through
midnight into the New Year. New
Years Eve is time of much merry
making and general good feeling
and the churches of the commune
ty provide this opportunity to end
an old year and begin a new in the
fellowship and good cheer of God
and His people.
On January the Ministerium of
Milford initiates a new program for
the youth of Milford with a pro-
gram beginning at 500 p. m, in
the Century Club building on
Church Street. Dick Snyder, already
well known new figure in the
community on week-ends, will be
directing this program under the
supervision of the Ministerium and
a committee of interested adults
from the churches. 1t is our inten-
tion to have such an affair the first
Congressman-elect Haskell ad-
vised his listeners that, as their
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