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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-12-11
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community news writer's at a Christ
as dinner last Friday night il
Farmville. and everybody had a
wonderful time Mr.. Barrye Wal
is such a charming host, and each
correspondent was given a cook
book. all gaily wrapped Music
added much to the occasion and the
association of being with writer's o
I the other counties So once again
/ We do thank the Herald Staff, ane
wish for them the very merrieS
Christmas season. and a New Year
filled with many blessings. and best
wishes for many more to follow
! When you readers have any items
I you wish to have put in the paper
please send them to me, Mrs
Cleveland Jones. l do like to in
clude many people in my little
column. and would appreciate any
help in my reporting. Thank you
very much.
G. G Holland, of Richmond, spent
several days with Mr.. and Mrs. T
J. Bailey this week.
Mrs J l.. Jones attended the
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority ban
quet at Longwood College las
Thursday night. Jones went to the
, dinner at the Methodist Church in
Farmville.
Mrs. Watkins Lee. Miss Edna
Clay Smith. Mrs. Cleveland Jones
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Jones at
tended the mission study class at
Olive Branch church Sunday night.
Frank H. Johns spent several
days last week hunting in Delaware
with his brother. Melville Johns.
Bobby Carter returned to Hamp-
den-Sydney College this week. His
eye is all right now.
Smyrna Church members held a
dinner at the CurdSville Community
Center Tuesday night Sixty mem
bers were present, After dinner
Allen Fore, Of Farmville. spoke on
= If We're Your Pastor"
Mrs. W. H Chappell will spend
the week end with MIR. and Mrs.
Robert Ransom in Richmond.
Dr.. and Mrs. H. c. Blackwell
were dinner guests Of Mr. and Mrs.
j. L. Jones Sunday. Rev. Philip
Thomas had dinner with Mr. and
Mrs Cleveland Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Elcan. Jr.,
and Martha Marie. of Lynchburg.
were supper guests Sunday night of
their parents. Mr. and Mrs. M c.
Elcan
Mrs. Wallace Rainey and daugh-
tiers, Anne H. and Kay, Mrs. Hubble
Smith and Miss Inez Smith went to
Lynchburg Sunday to see Mrs.
George Elcan. Jr.. and children,
and Mrs. Geneva Cox.
Mrs Dorothy May Ayres, of Rich
mond. spent the week end with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Ayres.
Doris Ayres, of LongWood College.
was also home Mr. and Mrs. Billy
Ayres. Of Richmond, visited their
parents, the Ayres and the Dun
kumS.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-12-11
BITES DOG.CATCHER

Huntington Park, Calf A jury
couldn't agree recently on whether
Mrs. Margie Comes. 26, was guilty
of battery for biting a dog-catcher
The dog catcher. Donald Baird. tes-
titled she bit him on the arm as he
was trying to snare her beagle pup.
Mrs. Comes said Baird twisted her
around and showed her against the
back door of the truck, SO she bit
him. A new trial was set.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-12-11
Mrs. G.. ID. Andrews
Rites Held Sunday,
Buckingham Native

Funeral services for Mrs. Min
nie Bell Scruggs Andrews, 81.
wife of George D. Andrews, who
died Thursday. Dec. 6. at her
home near Buckingham. were
held Sunday afternoon at Dun
KUN Brothers Funeral Home,
Dillwyn. Interment was in West
view Cemetery at Farmville.
She was a native of Bucking
ham county. Besides her husband
survivors include two brothers
and two sisters, John A. Scruggs
and Thomas H. Scruggs, both OF
Buckingham, Mrs. Arthur Lind
OF Arlington. and Miss Mamie
Ruth Scruggs, Of Buckingham.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-12-11
BCWC Christmas
Program This Friday

The annual Christmas program
OF the Buckingham County Wo-
mans Club will be held Friday,
December IA. 2::30 pm. at the
DillWyn Elementary School.
The fine arts department Of
the Womans Club has arranged
The program. Chairman of the
group Isl Mrs Paul Jones Mrs. r.
r Bruce will preside at the meet
ing
The program will consist of a
Christmas pageant presented by
the members and several selec-
tons by the children's choir Of
the Dillwyn Baptist Church.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-12-11
4-H All Stars To
Meet December Is

A meeting Of the All all stars
in this area will be held Saturday
December IS at pm. at the APP
pomattaX Elementary Sch DOL.
Dean L. B. Dietrich of VPT will
be guest speaker.
a quota of students with their
leaders and parents will be pre-
sent from each All group.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-12-11

r. LeSueur appeared before the
Board and requested the board to
make some plans to remedy the
road hazard beside the post Of
flee in the village of Buckingham.
The board referred the matter to
John Parker. resident engineer
to investigate and report to the
board at the January meeting.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-03-02

Tho late tn Classify:
 FOR SALE -- Jalopy. See Steve Laposki 15-1tp
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-03-02
WRANGELL BOWLERS
 TAKE OPENING GAMES FROM JUNEAU ELKS

The local Elks bowling teams beat the mems and women's teams from Juneau in the opening series here last night The Wrangell mems team took all. three games from Juneau while the Wrangell ladies won two out of three.
 The teams play again tonight starting at D. III. with a play-off set for Saturday starting at 10 a. m. The ladies teams bowl first in all series.
 Saturday, after the plavoffs. the visitors will De entertained at a buffet dinner at the lodge hall.
 The Juneau Elks mems team x composed of otto Sn.thherg, Buck Loidhammer. L oyd Lovaas. Joe Werner and Warren King. Smith berg celebrated his GSth birthday iere last night with q big caqe presented at the tournament Juneau lady bowlprs are Jenny Rusher, HiIda Lowell, Maude Rice, Marlyn DapceUich and Nell Riggs. Competing for the Wrangell Elks are Dr. John 0. Bangeman. William Bixby, Harry Sundberg. Martin Newman and Vern Smith on the mems team with Ellen Ruks, Doro- | thy Webb. Dorothy Roberts, Ber- trace Chase and Millie Grant on the women's
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-03-02
45-R00M HOTEL PROPOSED FOR WRANGELL

Backed by the Vance Properties, operators of hotels in Seattle and Spokane, a S613,4 400 modern hotel Is planned for Wrangell this year.
 This is the report brought here yesterday by Fred c. Hanford. Wrangeu pioneer citizen, on his re- turn from a months vacation in the states.
 The proposed structure will be of reinforced concrete, three stories high and probably located on the waterfront burned out area, Han ford stated.
 Architects plans for the new proposed structure provides for 29 rooms, l4 Broom apartments. two pullman apartments and one special apartment, Hanford explained. On the ground floor will be a spacious lobby, office space, restaurant. cocktail bar and other standard services of a modern hotel.
 Hanford said John E. Graham, head of the Vance Properties, will visit Wrangell shortly in connec- tion with the projected hotel.
 While south Hanford visited in Albany, Calf, with MT. and Mrs. Stanley Fries, former well known Wrangellites.
 He drove into Mexico with Mir. and Mrs; Brander Castle from San Diego. The Castles are on an ex- tended California visit from Wran- gell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-03-02
CARROLL HAMLEY LEADS SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
 AT 4th SIX WEEKS PERIOD

| Carroll Hamley. ninth grade stu dent in Wrangell High. was lead ing the school honor roll in the fourth six weeks period, January 16, to Feb. A, with straight As { and a grade index of 800 out of a ! top of 10.
 Next came sharon Denney with S.75; John Maxand, SITS; Kathleen Rooney. 500; Suzanne Grant, 500; Corrine Truitt, 6.75 and Terry Wondzell, 6.75.
 A student must have a "B' av- craze and no 'C" grades to be elig- ible for the honor roll, Rollen E. Nipps, school superintendent said Nipps announced the elementary school honor roll as follows: Eighth grade - Lorna Binkley. 500: Carol Sharnbroich, S.6O.
 Seventh grade - Mary Jo Craw- ford, S.71.
 Sixth grade -Ricky Sorset, S.S6: Joanna Petticrew S.71; Sheila Den ney S.57: David Daley S.2S; Mary 10 Bixby S.14; Lorene Lyster S.14: Sherry Smith S.l4; Sharon Beals 500; Bonnie Larson 7.43: Noel Grant CSC; Jack Engdal 6.7O: Richard Angerman 62S. Fifth grade Bonnie Grant S.25; Terry Sharnbroich S25; Oar lynne Smith SIS; Judy Bixby 7SS; Marianne Svendsen 7.5O; Al ta Newman 75O; sharon Lawton 6.S8; Clara Wondzell 6.63.
 Fourth grade Carol Evans S.55; Madelyn Stella S.33; Margar- ct Hall S.22; Jonothan Smith 7.11: Linda Goodrich 6SS; Arthur Nel- son 6.SS; Vickie Stokes 6.44; Bibi- ana Aluska 6.22 Dinah Martin 500.
 From the third grade down there is no honor roll but those having perfect attendance for the fourth six weeks period were:
 Third grade Margie Bartel, Bryant Benjamin, Danny Casey, Patricia Clark, Wayne Kaer, Kath- leen Lynch. Trudy Maxand, Doug las Nelson, John Rhodes, Jack Urata.
 Second grade mn Winston Davies, Leslie Hamley, Flora Jackson.
 First grade - Royann Churchill, Peggy Gross, Lanny Hamley, Laur- ence Nore, Gordon Rooney.
 Kindergarten John Martin. Michael Massen, Candace Chase. Catherine Evans, Maren Ferguson, Zona Landstrom. Alysse Newman Loretta Stokes, Andra Sturtavaut Cindy Mccullough.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-03-02
THROUGH THE SENTINEL TELESCOPE
No Water Wheel

Sentinel was rejoicing this week, a4ong with all residents of the community, that Wrangells city ha.uers and light plant employees had reached an agreement. Poised for com bat, publicspirited mem bers of the City Council and equal ly public-spirited employees of the city light plant sat around the council table Tuesday night and decided that 40 hours was long enough to work in any given week.
 It was the sort of decision that makes Wrangell tick. Wise men re- sorting to wisdom. Sentinel is hap py to report that they always do when the chips are down. There fore, this week your venerable fam fly journal is being printed as us usal with with power from the municipal light plant. We have entirely abandoned the thought of a water wheel.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-03-02
PRESIDENT EISENHOWER WILL SEEK SECOND
 TERM IN WHITE HOUSE

NASHlNGTON -lR- President Eisenhower announced Wednesday that he is available for a second term.
 EisenhOwer's announcement - ending long period of uncertain ty and speculation - came at a news conference held just five months and five days after his Sep temDel 24 heart attack.
 My answer will be positive - affirmative" Eisenhower said.
 In Congress there was jubilation among Republican legislators.
 The President declined to say at this time whether he favors Vice President Nixon as his running mate again.
 Eisenhower said he did not know for sure whether either the Re publican Party or the people gen. erally want him to serve another four-year term but that he was go- ing directly to the people and tell them the facts. Just before Eisen- hover ended his 23-minute meeting with reporters, he said he never would have decided to seek reelec- tion unless he thought he would live out the next five years.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-03-02
ANNUAL RED CROSS DRIVE FOR FUNDS BEGINS MONDAY

The 1956 Red Cross Fund Drive will begin on Monday of next week and continue through the month ot broich. local Red Cross representa- tive in Wrangell. As in the past. letters are being mailed and con tributors are asked tu send their donations to RED CROSS, WRAN Eli, in the envelope enclosed 10. that purpose. It has been found that this procedure worked better as it allows d person to make his contribution any time during the month when lie is able rather than being approached on certain day by a solicitor.
 The 1955-56 fiscal year was the worst disaster year in Red Cross history" Sharnbroich said. Tn the first six months of the present fis- cI year the Red Cross spent over 7,5O0,0O0 to help disaster vic tins. The recent floods in the wes- tern states caused the organiza- 6ions disaster fund to dip below the million dollar mark and the national goal was boosted by sS,- OOO.OOO to a total of $SS,OOO, O,O00 for this year.
 President Eisenhower in a recent speech emphasized the record breaking disaster expenses of the Red Cross and said the Red Cross had aided disaster victims in 1855 "on a scale never before equalled in it's history. l urge all Americans to assure the continuing effective ness of the work of the Red Cross by contributing literally of their funds during the 1856 campaign, President Eisenhower added
 Although the spotlight is now i focused on Red Cross disaster work, fl cents out of every dollar , contributed this year will be used for services to armed forces. veter- ans and their families. Sharnbroich said.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-03-02
Faint All So Bright

While it was peaches and cream in this comforting little municpal- ity, it wasn't so generally through out the nation. Ike had said II will" with the result that Demo- crats were having an unhappy week end. What, they were asking themselves, are you going to do a. gainst very fine and popular cit iZen?
 Unable to reach Adlai Stevenson, Estes Kefauver, Averill Hartman or any of the other more ambitious men, We settled for a cold storage interview with Democratic Chair man Boss House. Said he:
 When there is something wrong you can always blame it on the ad- ministration floods, storms, dis honest men, etc. The Republicans are responsible for this tough win ter. It couldn't happen with a Democratic administration. I'm for the people"
 What, we Queried, MT. Chairman, would you recommend toward cor recting this COP evil? Again said he:
 If l haven't told you before, I'm for the people. Secondly, I'm for stationary engineers, particularly if they run cold storage plants. It is my considered opinion that election of sound, stationary engineer to the next legislature will be step in the right direction"
 Running finger down the sam pie ballot, we suggested, MT. Chairman, would you indicate, for instance?" Said he;
 Il see only one stationary en- gineer on that list, and a Democrat no doubt. Regardless of Ike's de- cision, right and the Democrats Mil prevail. would put a cross here"
 Got to checking on the way to the office. Yea, sure enough, the boss" had put his sign on the on ly union operating stationary en- gIneer ill the long list - Lew M. Williams, Jr.
 And don't forget" shouted the boss" as we were ducking into Senator Nolan's place, a Boston Democrat, no less, "the Democratic gathering on March F for the en- lightenment of the people. We'll eat, too, even if the Rebublicans are making Us slap-happy with lneir millionaire cabinet"
 o. K, O. K, "boss," we also are for the people, and we'll be around. with the rest of the Democrats to see what you're cooking on St. Pat rick's Day.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-03-02
COUNCIL SETTLES FOR 4O-H0UR WEEK :: RETROACTIVE PAY

! City Council meeting Tuesday night with employees of the light department arrived at decision on wages and hours.
 Council and light plant employ ees agreed to a straight 40-hour week with retroactive pay starting with the first of the city year, Oct ober l. Light employees have been working 4S hours per week. They will receive back pay for the extra time over 40 hours since October l, and, it is assumed will continue on the same basis from March 1 on although no definite decision on the point was made by the Council.
 Extra pay time will amount to between $2,O00 and $2,5O0 for the period since October l.
 Employees had asked for a raise of S26-39 a month across the board, from apprentice to super intendent. Council contended cut ting the working time to 40 hours was a 16-plus per cent increase. After meeting lasting from 7:3O to l D. m, agreement was reached. Employees agreed to keep the plant operating. after previously giving notice that they were through as of March l unless a settlement was reached This is the first increase in wages for light plant employees in five years.
 Light plant superintendent Ralph Devenny said Morris Larson had been employed as the extra man at the plant to activate the 40-hOur a week program which went into effect as of yesterday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-03-02
CONCERT POSTPONED

A last minute report just before press time brought in- formation that the above con- cert had to be postponed due to weather. No planes were fly ing today. If the weather per mits, the concert will be held tomorrow night instead.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-03-02
CIVIC CLUB MEETING AT NEIL GRANT
 RESIDENCE TOMORROW

The Wrangel Womens Civic Club is meeting at the home of Mrs. Neil Grant tomorrow at 1:3O. A dessert lunch will precede the bus mess meeting for which Mrs Grant and Mrs. Joyce Hay will De host esses.
 Special program for the after noon will be a talk by Mrs. Mike Lynch and William Smith who will relate the history of the Alas ka Native Sisterhood and Alaska Native Brotherhood.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-03-02
COAST GUARD WILL MAINTAIN FIVE MILE ISLAND LIGHT

The Coast Guard vii maintain Five Mile Island light in the fut- ure, according to a letter this week to the Stikine Gillnetters Associa- ton, Winston Davies, Secretary Treasurer, reported
 In the past the Gillnetters have maintained private light at Five Mile as an aid to navigation and some time ago petitioned the Coast Guard to make it a permanent aid. The reply said
 "A Coast Guard maintained aid will be established at this location this season."
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-03-02
ELKS SPONSORING EASTER EGG HUNT ON APRIL 1

If the snow clears off by Easter Sunday, April l, the local Elqs lodge will sponsor again an Easter Egg hunt for all kids third grade and under, it was announced this week by L. NJ. Williams, Jr.. local Elks Youth Activities chairman.
 After frantic pleas from parents, the lodge will drop the idea of giv-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-03-02
SLIDES SHOWN AT
 LADIES AID MEETING

The Ladies Aid met Feb. 21 at the home of Mrs Wilma Mason A Bible study and discussion was led by the Rev. Paul Evans. Following the meeting slides of the Evans trip to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Long Beach, Calif.. were shown. A report of the meeting was also given.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-03-02

ing live rabbits - or live anything for prizes. Also, there will be more prizes and they will be a- warded for certain marked eggs in stead of for the most eggs collected. This will give the youngest kids an equal chance at the prizes.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-03-02

LOST -. Multi-cOlOred. enamel ear ring. Finder return to Sentinel
 for reward. 151tc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-17

chamber, Mr.. Carr said there is
a great potential for industrial
development in Alexandria. He
said Alexandria has the adj
vantages of good distribution
facilities.
He said the Metropolitan area
has not scratched the surface"
OF its industrial potential. He
urged all jurisdictions to work
more closely to develop an over
all program for attracting in
dustry.
Today the Chamber has sched-
uled Youth Day" Programs
are scheduled at the Cameron
street and Pendleton street rec
reation centers this evening and
schools are open today for public
inspection.
During Municipal and Hos
pital Day" tomorrow, about $40
million worth of new facilities
will be dedicated on a f1ve-hour
tour. These include an $50 mil
lion sewage disposal system, an
S850,000 incinerator, a $l55, 900
site and a $4,000 park
site.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-17

ment will be capable of serving
the foreseeable future needs of
the county and will cater to all
income levels, he said.
Commission Unfavorable
Commission member Thomas
S. Gray summarized the major
ity opinion of the commission,
saying that a second major
shopping development would
conflict with Seven Corners. The
Eakin request is scheduled to
go to the Board of County Su-
pervisors April 25.
The board recommended COM
merclal zoning for an 8-acre
tract in the Seven Corners area
owned by Eakin Properties. The
tract is located on the north
side Of Seven Corners between
Hillwood avenue and Roosevelt
street.
The board also approved a re-
quest for suburban residential
coming asked by Hoge for a
28-acre site near the intersection
of Columbia pike and Braddock
road. The request was vigor-
ously opposed by John Shelton,
president of the Englandborough
Citizens Association. who in
sisted upon maintenance of IT,
000-square-foot lot sizes.
The new classification will per-
init lot sizes of 1880 square
feet. Mr.. Shelton based his OPP
position on the McHugh Master
zoning Plan recommendations
Tor the larger lot sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-17
Laurel Voters Split Ticket
In Rejecting Mayor

Residents of Laurel, Md, voted
a split ticket yesterday in re-
~electing Mayor Harry Harding
ham, jr., over George S. Bark
man, former police chief, 664
to 473.
Other election results we're:
Councilman-at-large Hiram j.
Soper, 807; Bernard M. Thomas.
2S4.
First ward, Henry M. Scott,
679; Norris j. Beard. 1888.
Second ward, Henry w.
Schlosser, jr., SAC; j. Gilbert
White. 538.
Third ward, Mrs. Ruth NJ.
Sussman, 444; Harry Susini. 1888,
and Hollis T. Brown. 270.
Fourth ward. Alton M. DON
aldson. 656; Mrs. Estelle Mary
Littlefield. 424.
Mr.. Soper, Mr.. Scott and Mr..
Donaldson are incumbents.
Mr.. Soper. Mr.. Scott, Mr..
White, Mr.. Susini and Mr.. Don
aldson campaigned on the PRO
gressive ticket with Mayor
Hardingham.
Mr.. Brown ran as an indie
pendent candidate.
The other candidates COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-17
MARYLAND-V VIRGINIA NEWS
Carr Reps Night Closing
Of Tourist Attractions

The closing of tourist attrac-
,tions in the Washington area
during evening hours was criti-
sized last night at an Alexandria
Chamber of Commerce meeting.
; Edward r. Carr, president of
the Washington Board of Trade,
said that all the tourists have
to do at night lis go to the
movies and they can do that at
home" 1t was noted earlier by
Harry Bendall. Alexandria
Chamber president, that few
shrines and public buildings are
open after 5 pm.
= Mr.. Bendall said that the Alex
andria Tourist Council has rec
,cmmended that historic spots in
Alexandria be held open during
evening hours in the summer.
), Mr.. Carl called Alexandria
zone of the historic gems of the
Nation" and urged Alexandria to
preserve its shrines to attract
the tourists.
Speaking before Alexandria
industrial leaders in a 50th an
niversary observance of the city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-17
CoPitoIHeights Extension
Reoffirmed by Council

by himself. The opposition pro-
duced a number of speakers and
heated discussion that led into
personalities and disputes be-
tween persons in the audience.
j. Bryant Morrison. owner OF
three homes and a business es-
Enlistment in the anneXable
area, called for a slow Of hands
on the annexation proposal. Only
a handful expressed themselves
in favor and opposition drew a
resounding majority.
Sees Duplication
Mrs. Alice Lehman, of $500
Brooks road. charged that an
nexation would duplicate serv-
ices. People in the acquired
area would find town services
DUPLICATING those already pro-
vided by Prince Georges County.
she said.
Residents Of the area sought
BY the town will produce the
referendum petition soon, Mrs.
Lehman said.
One unidentified speaker said.
Capitol Heights is like a mother
With 10 hungry children trying
to Get some more she won't be
able Il iced.
After the hearing. Mr.. Clark
told newsmen the town is con-
siderlng a plan to spend $500 900
in street improvements within
existing boundaries.