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MS nome some Communists
acted out executions" of nom
Communist sympathizers with
parade rifles. He said the weap-
ons were owned by the Argo-
Summit Post of the American
Legion and were stored tempo
rarily in his house.
Among persons identified by
Mr.. CzarnowSki as Communists
was Ernest De Maio. president of
district ii Of the United Elec-
trical. Radio and Machine Work.
ers OF America. De Maio, whose
group includes Illinois, Wiscon-
sin and Minnesota, invoked the
First and Fifth Amendments in
refusing TO say whether he was
a Communist.
Labeled Red BY BrowneII
The UE was expelled by the
CLIO in l949 on the ground that
1t was Communist dominated
Attorney General Brownell last
year labeled the UE as Red
before the Subversive Activities
Control Board.
Membership diSSension has
torn the 100,000-member union.
De Maio was one of several
witnesses who used the First and
Fifth Amendments to avoid testi-
tying about themselves before a
House Un-American Activities
Subcommittee.
Two Chicago women. Ruth
Heit and Helen Lewis, also re-
fused to answer questions by
subcommittee counsel Richard
ArenS.
Mr.. ArenS asked the Heit
woman many questions about
whether she had been active in
New York Communist projects.
She did not reply.
Mrs. Lewis refused TO tell the
committee whether she was
president of the Emma Lazarus
Foundation. which Mr.. Arens
said was Communist.
The subcommittee, headed by
Representative Frazier, Demo-
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Rodur'Method Sought
Of Measuring RoinfuII

MIAMI. Fla. (R).-The Miami
Weather Bureau is trying to
work out an effective means of
measuring rainfall by radar in
remote areas where there are
neither gauges nor observers.
Such measurements would be
OF great value in forecasting
sudden floods which now some
times ravage unprepared cities
because very heavy rains fall
far upstream and are not re-
ported,
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Theta Chi's
Centennial
Marked on Hill

MI Chapter of Theta Chi Frater-
nifty at Hampden-Sydney College
held a reception last Sunday in the
Fraternity House in celebration Of
the Tooth anniversary of Theta Chi.
The chapter was founded in 1914 at
Hampden-Sydney.
DR.. j. H. C. Winston was the
chief honoree. DR.. Winston taught at
Hampden Sydney for over 80 years
He is the oldest member Of the NJ
Chapter of Theta Chi. John F.. Flax
ingtOn. president Of Nj Chapter.
presented DR.. Winston with a Cen
tennial Sponsor Medallion, in recog-
milton of his help to the chapter
All faculty members were invited
to attend the reception. Mrs. Robert
J. Dennis. chapter sweetheart and
wife of former president. presided
at the punch bowl.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Personal Mention

Mrs. Clyde Bliss has returned
home after spending the week end
in Richmond with her son. Mason
Bliss and family. Mrs. Bliss atten-
ded the Marian Meease Dance Re-
we at the Mosque Saturday night
Her granddaughters. Terry and
Cathy took part in the recital
Ms. w. H. Parrish attended the
Flovd Ward Dance Recital here on
Friday night She was the over
night guest of her daughter and SON.
in-law, Mr.. and Ms J S. Stubs
at their home on First Avenue. Mr.
and Mrs. Stnbbs and daughters. Jr
Ann and Beth. drove Mrs. Parrish
to Richmond Saturday and spent the
week end there.
Mrs A B. Armstrong and daugh-
ter. Miss living Armstrong. were
week end guests of Ms. Arm
strone's daughter and son-in-law
Mr.. and Mrs. W G. Ottley. in Rich
mond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Calhoun
have moved into their new home ir
WorSham.
Mrs Harriet Swope Whipkey. left
for Norfolk this week to join her
husband. who is stationed at the
Naval Air Station there.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Mrs. Rothe Tells
Wcrsham FHA'ers
About French Life

Worsham Chapter of Future
Homemakers of America had as
their guest speaker, on April II,
MIS- Nichole Rothe, who was born
and reared in France She COM
Seniors members of the Society
pared life in France with life in the
United States.
Mrs. Rothe, now a Farmville
housewife, first told about school
customs in France. Students are re-
CURED to take eight subjects, each
year School starts at eight o'clock
in the morning and closes at twelve
o'clock for lunch The students re-
turn at two O'Clock and stay until
five. Not only the schools. but all
business Establishments close for
two hours at lunch time.
Mrs. Rothe also said that enter
tainment is not stressed in France
as in the u S. Movies are shown
only on week ends However she
seemed to think that French fami-
lies are closer together than most
American families since they gener-
ally stay at home together.
All of the Worsham members en-
joyed the talk and found it very
interesting and informative
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Special Welcome
Accorded 81 New
HID Club Members

A special welcome is beng eX-
tended members who joined the
ranks of Prince Edward county
clubs now during the celebration
of National Home Demonstration
Club Week. The new members
who have become affiliated since
the 1855 celebration are:
Social Hour club-M Mrs. J.. r
Gardner, Mrs. E. A. Watson, Mrs
w. D. Hamilton; Tuggle Club
Mrs Paul Johnson. Mrs. l.. A
Woodbridge, Mrs D. B. Black and
Mrs. Claude Slayton
Worsham club-Mrs. t. S
Baskerville. Mrs, Hugh Dunkum
Mrs. Charles Lane; Rice club
Mrs. w. A. Oldham, MIS-. Earl
Matthews; Milnwcod club Mrs.
Billy Druen. MI. Allen Ferguson
MIS-. William Hamilton. Mrs. Earl
Kromer, Mrs. L. H. Smith, Mrs.
Lewis Spurlock. Jr. Mrs. B. B.
Stonnell and Mrs. R. A. Weather.
man.
Abilene club Mrs N J Temp
Teton. Mrs. George Blanks. Mrs.
Clarence Howard; Buffalo club
Mrs. Joe Frank; Prospect club
Mrs. Mildred Young. Mrs. Mat
tie Wilkerson, Mrs. Elwood Will
kerson, Mrs. Newell Anderson
Mrs. Charles Buchanan. Mrs.
Duke Bucknam, Mrs. Fay Weaver
and Mrs. Ruby Shelton.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Mother Of Den 5
Cub Scouts / |eted

Cub Scouts of Den ) entertained
their mothers in the home of their
Den Mother. Mrs. NJ H Hawkins
recently, The boys helped to prepare
and serve the refreshments During
the meeting they planned their pro-
gram for the summer months,
On May 10, with the help of Mrs
Nelson johnson. thew will have a
picnic for their families. This will
also be farewell party for Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest Paulson and son,
Ernie In June. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Osborn will entertain the den at a
weiner roast and swimming par
ty. Mr.. and Mrs H. L. Schmidt are
planning a picnic to Willis Noun
tain in July and will be assisted by
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Locklair An
other picnic has been planned in
August by Mr.. and Mrs Paul Stimp-
son and Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Ev.
ans.
Members of this den are Ernie
Paulson, Nelson johnson. Jr.. JAG.
kie Evans, Richard Osborn, Danny
Lochlair, Wilbur Schmidt, Wade
Simpson. Walter Hawkins and Roy
Ransom Mike Hawkins is Den Chief
from Scout Troop ll8.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Hospital Tribute
To r. J. Martin

We. the members of the Board
of Southside Community Hospital
record with deep sorrow the passing
of our coWorker and true friend
Robert Jackson Martin.
His cooperative spirit and gentle
ness of manner endeared him to
each one of us.
He was always ready and willing
to assist in the further development
OF this hospital and community
Ours is a better hospital because he
had a part in it. a better community
because he lived in it.
His quiet. unassuming manner
his sound Judgment. his willing
heart. and his sterling character
Christian won for him the respect
and confidence of all who were priv
iieeed to know and work with him
Mr. Martin will long be remem-
bercd in this community for the de-
voted and faithful service he rem
dered. but even more. for his spirit
of love and unSelfiShneSS.
In appreciation of what he meant
to this institution, we, the members
of the Board of Managers of South,
side Community Hospital, Farm
vile. Virginia. wish to pay this tri-
butte of rcspcct to his memory and
to assure his family of our love
Therefore. be it resolved
That we extend to his family our
deep sympathy
That we express our appreciation
for his loyalty and service to this
hospital
That a copy of these resolutions
be sent his family that a copy be
published in the Farmvillc Herald
and that copy be recorded in the
minutes of this Board
E Armstrong Smith
j. B. Wall
O. III. Written
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs Robert Burger,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Chappell,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Fleetwood
and DR.. and Mrs. Roy Hargrove
enjoyed a week end of fishing at
Pamlico Sound. near Greensville.
NJ c.. recently.
Miss Judith Spindler, of Virgin
la Beach. was the week end guest
Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank S. Spindler. of Hampden-
Sydney.
Mrs. Sophia Packer of Hamp-
den-Sydney will return on Friday
from a visit of several weeks with
friends in Baltimore.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Mrs. Crute Fetes
Son on Birthday

Mrs J. David Crute entertained
for her son. Joe. on Saturday to
celebrate his lith birthday Mrs.
Crute accompanied by Mrs. Mar
garet D Bruce drove the boys to
Joe's grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs
j. c. Eddins. in Appomattox They
spent the day on lake. fishing and
enjoyed a picnic lunch.
The boys reported that they
caught quite lot of fish and that
it was a very successful day. The
boys who attended the fishing party
were Billy Turns. Mike Andrews.
Bill Bruce. Chuck Dowdy, Tom
: Spiy and Doug Fitzgerald
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Miss Payne Wins
Scholarship Honor

Alice Pollard Payne, of Pros
pect. sophomore student at Mary
Washington College. was one OF
% tapped for membership in
Alpha Phi Sigma, national homo
rary scholastic fraternity, at MWC
recently.
Her eligibility was established
when she made the deans list for
two consecutive scmesters with a
FPS average. She is the daughter
of MI. and Mrs Wiley Payne, of
Prospect
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
L. j. Fulchers
Lead Den Hike

Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Fulcher, den
mother and father of Den Of
the Cub Scouts, sponsored a hike
and picnic for the members Of
their unit on Saturday, Those
joining the hike with MI. and
Mrs Fulcher were Tom Brooks,
Tony DeMuth. Tom Fulcher. Sam
Putney. Doug. Fitzgerald. Jimmy
Putney, Reggie Spiers, Bill Lam
caster and Reginald Davis, Den
Chief.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
.Bride-Elect Miss
Martha Spencer
Feted By Friends

Mrs. E. Glenn Hayes entertained
with a luncheon at her home or
Saturday. April 81. honoring Miss
Martha Spencer whose marriage
Sherman S. Self will take place il
the late spring.
Guests attending we're Miss Spen
Ger Mrs. James NJ Wifang of Alex
andria. Mrs John C. Morgan, Jr.
Mrs. R. B Gillian. Mrs. c. J. SDen
cer. Miss Elizabeth Forbes. Mrs
F. E. Webb. Mrs. R. l Claiborne
Mrs. K. P. Bryant, Miss Graham
Ayres and Miss Nancy Gary.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Episcopal Youth
To Breakfast

The Episcopal Youth Fellowship
Of Johns Memorial Episcopal Church
will have a Corporate Communion
on Sunday at am. The youth col
lection will go to Boys Town in
the mountain of Rio de Janerio.
Breakfast will be served in the Par
iSh House. after the communion
service for the youth group. Mrs.
Robert E. Withers and Mrs. Buddy
Whitaker will be in charge of the
breakfast.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Methodist WSCS
Program Honors
Senior Members

Senior members of the Women's
Society of Christian Service at
Farmville Methodist Church we're
honored last week during a program
in which special tribute to them
was read by Mrs r. A. Wilmoth
The Rev. Charles O. Kidd. pastor
pinned corsagcs on each one.
The occasion of honor was held
in the church Fellowship Room,
and a decorative centerpiece. arts
tically created by Mrs w. E Mac
Donald. was focal point of interest
for the ceremony of honor
The senir honorees were escor-
ted to special places by Mrs j. P
Wynne just before the mistress of
ceremonies, MS Wilmoth, spoke
Those honored. several of whom
could not be present. were
Is HOnOrees
MIS- W E Anderson. Mrs l.. E.
Bell. Mrs. T. C. Coleman. Miss
Julia Davidson. Mrs. John Garnet.
Mrs. E NJ Gill. Mrs. A. P. Gill
bert. Mrs. William j. ellis. Mrs.
c. H. Greear. Miss Mary Clay Hi
ner, Miss Lizzie McGhee. Mrs. S. S.
Price, Mrs. Lewis Richardson. Mrs
Moss Smith. Mrs, Bessie Ware and
Mrs. James H Young
Mrs. Wilmoth reluarks traced the
history of the women's organization
of the church. adding that our
honor guests present tonight laid
the foundation for a society of which
we are Justly proud With as secure
a ground work as we fell heir to
from them, progress and growth
has been certain
The history started with the Rose
bud Society. organized by Rev Mr..
Campbell with the name chosen for
his daughter. Rosebud Campbell
The RosebudS grew into the Young
Peoples Society, under the leader
ship of Mrs. Agnes Wooten Spencer
Among active members of this
group which began the custom of
meeting in homes and serving re-
f'eshments were the Misses Pearl
Venable. Fannie Bidgood. Ellen Du-
vail. Ann Henry ellis and Essie
Paulette Adam Drumcller was the
Sunday School teacher of the group
for a number of years
COrSaGe Message
Next the name taken was Adult
Missionary Society Of three groups.
which eventually merged into the
Adult MISSIONARY Society. with Mrs.
Emmett Wall Mrs. Douglas Elan
and Mrs. Joe Lewis as first prcsi-
dents
Rev Mr. Kidd. assisted by WSCS
president Mrs. W Edward Smith,
pinned the corsages just after a
final tribute from Mrs Wilmoth :.
let your corSage express our deep
est thanks to you for your excellent
leadership sincere devotion and
generous service of time and talents
over the years
A musical tribute was added by
a choral group of high school girls.
singing Mother McCrec". Fannie
Marie Weinberg. Georgianna Kidd.
Walker Glenn. 10 bearing. Ann
Stratton Glenn and Jean Williams.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Mrs. Turns Honored
On 84th Birthday

Mr.. and Mrs W R. Gillian and
Mr.. and Mrs. B. c. Gillian had as
their dinner guests on Sunday their
mother, Mrs. w. L. Turns of Apo
mattox. Mr. and Mrs. j. L. Turns
Mr.. and Mrs, Robert Coleman. Mi.
and Mrs. W. T. Covington. all of
Appomattox Also, Mr. and Mrs. w.
L, Turns and son. Billy, of Farm
vile: Mr.. and Mrs. D. R. Turns and
son, Bobby, of Rustburg. Mr.. and
Mrs. Otis Smith and son of Rich
mond.
The dinner was in honor of Mrs.
Turns 84th birthday.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01

Mrs. Annie Deaton is recovering
from bout with the flu at her
home on South Main st.
Miss Carolyn McIlwaine ar
rived Sunday to spend a few dayS
with her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
T. j. McIlwaine. Miss McllWaine
is a senior at Queens College in
Charlotte. N c.
Mrs J. w, Whitfield attended the
Junior High Fellowship Rally Of
the West Hanover PreSbytery held
at Trinity Church in New Canton,
on Sunday.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Woman's Club
Meets Tomorrow

The regular meeting of the
Farmville Woman's Club will be
held tomorrow Wednesday, at
$3.50 p. m, in Prince Edward
Hotel. A business meeting, the
aeenda includes:
Reports of convention dele
gates: annual reports of executive
officers and department chair
men. installation of officers; new
member election, and preSenta-
ton of club house plans by the
Club House committee.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Morris Orr
Vows Spoken

The marriage of Mass Barbara
Orr. of Richmond. daughter of Mrs
Evelyn Orr. of Amelia to Gene
Whitlock Morris. of Midlothian, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley F. Morris
of Amelia. took place April 7 at the
home of the brides aunt. Mrs Don
ma billiard in Richmond
Mrs. billiard was matron of hon
or. Wesley c. Morris was his bro
theirs best man.
Following a reception the couple
left for short wedding trip. They
will make their home in Midlothian
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Noblin Birthday
Marked Saturday

A Theatre party was given on
Saturday, April %, by Mrs. Carey
Noblin in honor of her daughter
Chcryl Leigh, who celebrated her
9th birthday. They were served ice
cream and cake at home before 60
ing to the theater. The invited
guests were Virginia Hanbury. Tru-
tic Newman, Pamela Slusser, Nan
cy Jean Cook. Joan Kernodle, Jean
Anglin. Diam Inge. Margaret Os-
born Joanna Blanton. Dana Carol
Dowdy and Donna Kay Noblin
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Installing Clergyman
Guest Of Dr.. Lacv

A dinner guest of Dr.. Benjamin
R. Lacy at the manse on Sunday
was DR.. W. Twynan Williams. pas
tor of AppomattoX Church and for
mer pastor of the College Church.
Dr.. Williams presided at the in
stallation service Of Dr.. Lacy on
Sunday. at the College Church. Dr..
Donald W. Richardson of Richmond
delivered the sermon. The Rev.
H. Middleton Raymond of Louisa
The Rev j B Mclaughlin OF Kes-
wick and Dr. F.. R Crawford as
sisted in the installation.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Mrs. Nell Griffin
Talks To Classes

The Young Adult Classes of the
Farmville Methodist Church and
the Farmv!lle Presbyterian Church
met together in the Presbyterian
Church. Saturday. Mrs. Nell H.
Griffin, head of Home Economics
Department of Longwood College,
spoke to the group on Family
Relations" Mrs Griffin was in
PRODUCED by Mrs. Calvin Baldwin.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Club Calendar

Holton Bible Class. Farmvlile
Methodist Church regular meet
ing Tuesday May l. at p. m.
in the home of Mrs. J G. Nobln
Farmville Council of Church Wo-
men-May Fellowship meeting
May 4 p. m, in Farmville Meth
OdiSt Church.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Jennings-M Moss
Betrothal Told

Mr.. and Mrs Carl Russell Jcn-
nings. of Powhatan. announce the
engagement of their daughter. Caro-
lyn Lucille. to Raymond Morton
Mess. son of Mr.. and Mrs. John S.
Moss. of PoWhatan
The wedding will take place in
August
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Bryan-O Oliver
Marriage Told

Mr. and Mrs. NJ j Oliver. of
DillWyn, announce the marriage of
their daughter. Peggy Jean. to Jack
l.. Bryan. son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bryan. of Trent's Mill The mar
riage took place Saturday, April Ia.
in Chesterfield. S. c.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Dr.. Carl Likes
Returns For Talk

The Chi Beta Phi of Hampton
Sydney College held scientific din
nor meeting at Longwood House on
Wednesday night. DR.. Carl Likes, of
the Virginia Institute for Scientific
Research of Richmond. was the
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01
Wilson's Announce
Birth Of Son

Mr.. and Mrs Thomas L. Wilson.
of Crewc. announce the birth of a
son, Thomas. il. Tuesday, April
"a. Mrs. Wilson is the former Miss
Beverly Gates. of Rice.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-01

guest speaker Mrs. Likes was a
guest for the dinnerA also DR.. Likes
is former professor at Hampden-
Sydney
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-24

AT BRAZILIAN cELE-
BRATIoN Brig. Gen.
lenocio de LoyoIo Do
her (rieht) Air Attoche
of the Brozilion En-
bossy, enjoys q laugh
with the Vice Chief Of
Stoff Of the U. S. Air
Force and Mrs. Thomas
D. White at the party
given lost night at the
Boiling Air Force Bose
Officers Club in ceIe-
brotion of Brozil's Air
Force Doy.-Stor Stoff
Photo.
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Club Sets Reception

The Newcomb Club of Be-
thesda will mark its 50th ami
verSary with a reception
November 8 at the home Of
Mrs. William S. Corby. 9 Chevy
Chase circle.
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Five Parties Set
For Democrats

Five simultaneous cocktail
parties to raise money for
Adlai Stevenson and the DEM
ocratic Party will be held
Saturday night in Holm Hills,
Va. Food and drinks will be
exchanged for contributions.
Guests will include Mrs.
Estes Kefauver, Senator and
Mrs. John ]. Spa1'kman, Mrs.
Oscar Chapman and Mrs.
Katie Loucheim, as well as
local Democratic personalities.
Hilda Shapiro will sell her
paintings in her home at 316
Martha's road. Stevenson
jewelry will be sold at the
Laurence Henderson home,
127 Martha's road, and a pho
tographer's studio will be set
up at the home of Alex Radin,
1920 Stafford road. A buffet
dinner will be sold at the
Francis Smiths, 1909 Popkins
lane, and drinks and drawings
by Bemelmans will be avail
able at the John Londons', 412
Paul Spring road.
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SERVICE SCENE
SERVICE SCENE
Bruzil
ENJOYS
HQil Pilot
BY RUTH DEAN

Brazilians drank champagne
toaSts last night to Brazilian
Air Force Day and to 1.-THE
father of aviation" whom they
claim was Alberto Santos
Dumont.
The occasion was a recep-
ton and dinner dance at the
Boiling Air Force Base Of
ficers Club. Co-hostS were
Brazilian Air Attache, Brig.
Gen. Ignacio de Loyola Daher:
Assistant Air Attache and Mrs.
Martinho c. Santos, and the
chief of the Brazilian Aero
nautical Commission and Mrs.
Joao Arelano dos PaSSos.
High light of the evening
came when Brazilian journal
list AL Neto led the diners in a
toast to SantoS-Dumont. Mr..
Neto, who's often referred to
as "the Walter Winchell of
Brazil" and is here to cover
the election, said Santos-Du-
mont "astonished the world so
years ago when he flew the
first Observation-Disclosures machine
in Paris. And so we Brazil
ians call him "the father of
aviation"
Controversy Exists
Asked later by an American
reporter how Brazil's claim to
this aviation first" lived with
the United States prior claim
of the Wright brothers his
tory-making flight at Kitty
Hawk, N. c.. in 1908. Mr.. Neto
admitted that "a controversy
exists"
But more important to Bra
lillian minds. he explained, is
that Santos-Dumont is really
Cnnfinued nm pace No I'll a
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-lRCLING The COUNTRYSIDE
Virqinians Vacation
By Sea or by Ski

the Treasury. done on a muted
green background. and on
Mary Martins rug. a copy of
which should be in every
mothers home.
A short prayer was clearly
stitched in the upper right
hand corner to the effect that
peace in the world really
starts before family breakfast.
Wait Patiently
Those of the countryside
who are left are waiting pa
tiently for the spring point-to-
points and race meets.
Piedmont, so far, has the
first point-to-point Saturday
on March "a at Paul Melons
Rokeby. Southern Pines opens
the race meet season on March
II, followed by the Carolina
Cup on March 81: Deep Run at
Richmond on April 7. and Mid
dleburg's own two-day meet on
April IA and 81.
Pat Jackson's marriage to
DR.. James Robert McClelland
at 1880 pm. at st. James
Church in Leesburg will draw
the Leesburg contingent this
Saturday. as well as many
other guests from Washington
and the surrounding counties.
Pat daughter Of DR.. and Mrs.