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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
Constitutional
Convention Opens
At Noon Monday

A rare event in Virginia, a con-
stitutional convention. got under
way Monday in the old hall of the
House of Delegates at the Capitol
in Richmond.
Forty Wrginians, incl u d in g
James S. Easley and E. Floyd
Yates who will represent Herald
area counties. were sworn in at
noon opening the session which is
to revise Section l4l of the Con-
stitution Of Virginia.
AS now written. that section
prohibits the payment of tax funds
to educational institutions or to
to educational institutions or to
owned or controlled by the Com
monwealth or one of its political
subdivisions.
Revision of the Constitution. a
basic part Of the Gray Commission
recommendations. would permit
such grants to students attending
private. non-sectarian schools Un-
der such revision, it would be pos
sible. if necessary. to pay tuition
grants for children being educated
in private schools. where parents
objected to their attending inte-
grated classes, or where the locali-
ties disbanded public schools
rather than appropriate tax funds
for enforced indignation.
Virginia voters approved call
ing of the convention in the Jan
uary 9 referendum.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
Powhatan, Scottsville M-WC Seniors
Fatally Injured In Richmond Crash

Harriet Ann Cosby. 81, OF Pow
hatan. and Willie Christine Cat
lett. 20. Of Scottsville, were fat
ally injured early Sunday morn
ing in a traffic accident in Rich
mond. Both were seniors at Mary
Washington College.
Miss Catlett, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Willie Boyd Catlett. had
been spending the week end
with her friend, the Cosby girl.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
A. Cosby. Of Powhatan.
The two suffered injuries a.
! a. m, when the car in which
they were riding repeatedly left
the road and struck a~trec at the
intersection Of Route 80 and
Belt Boulevard. Driver of the car
was listed as Eugene O. c. Per
guson, %, Of Richmond, j Marine
stationed at Quantico. The re-
manning passenger was Paul w.
Anderson, of Clayville. student
at University Of Richmond.
Miss Cosby was an outstanding
member of the band at Mary
Washington College. and was
scheduled to be a soloiSt at d COL
'legc concert Monday night, She
va = Fo-l.atn High Schcc.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
VIII Address Friday chopeI
Bradshaw's H-SC Talk Will Bring
One of Hill 'All-Time' Campus Greats

H. Clarence Bradshaw. who
grew up in tie shadow OF Hamp-
Sydney College and gradu-
ated there with one of the all
time great records, returns to the
campus Friday to address stu
dents at chapel exercises.
Now associate editor of the
Durham. N c.. Morning Herald
and maSter1mind of one OF the
nations best newspaper book re-
view sections, Bradshaw will
speak in Johns Auditorium at
1850 a, m. Townspcople in the
college vicinity will be welcomed.
The Rice native and former
public school teacher-principal in
Prince Edward and Greenville
counties returns to the campus in
the flush OF congratulations COM
ing his way after publication re-
Gently Of his History Of Prince
Edward County. Virginia"
AT Hampdcn-Sydllc Brad
shaw graduated in 1880 with
ranking as top honor man. Before
leaving the Hill campus, he had
held the posts of editor in chief
of the Tiger. campus newspaper.
editor of The Hampden- Sydney
Magazine and editor OF The
Kaleidoscope. college yearbook.
These honorS together with
Iii Er-'iCe On The Student Ccur-
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06

This popular and talented hus-
band and wife team arrived in
America recently after an ex-
tended tour through Australia
and New Zealand. where they
appeared in concerts in all the
principal cities. The current tour
will be their first concert ap-
pearance in America. though
they have been heard many times
in most Of the leading American
cities as members Of the full
D'Oyly Carte Opera Company
troupe.
Miss Roberts. especially well
known to Gilbert and Sullivan
fans. was originally trained for
Grand Opera in Italy. where she
played the soprano leads in such
operas as Dan Pasquale. Tales of
Hoffman. and Pagliacci. She has
also appeared on Broadway.
Mr.. Walker was company
coach for the famed D'Oyly Carte
Opera Company for six years as
well as having played leading
roles in the operas.
From Michigan State College,
where the Roberts and Walker
team performed in 1853 came
this comment: Our audience
was captivated by the outstand-
ing performance.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
Summe r Session
Courses Listed
BY. DR.. Earl Boggs

DR.. Earl r. Boggs. Dean Of the
Longwood College Summer Ses-
sion. has announced the schedule
for the 1856 summer school pro-
gram.
The plans this summer consist
Of three sessions. a three week ses-
sion from June II through June
%, a six week session from July
2 through August IL. and an eight
week session from June Is
through August II.
The three week session is COM
posed of both graduate and under
graduate courses. It is of special
interest to administrators, super
visors. teachers. and prospective
teachers in the fields OF Art, Bust
ness Education. Mathematics, and
Home Economics.
The six week session includes
Art. Biology. Business Education,
English. History. and Music. in
graduate and advanced under
graduate courses.
The eight week session Is made
up of undergraduate courses in
Art. Biology. Business Education.
English, General Science, Geog-
raphy, Health, History. Home Ec-
onomics. Library Science. Mathe-
mates. Music. Philosophy. Psy-
chology, and Physical Education.
The graduate programs lead to-
ward both Master of Arts De-
gree In Education and a Master
Of Science Degree in Education.
The undergraduate programs
lead toward Bachelor Degrees in
Elementary Education. Secondary
Education. Home Economics. BUSH
ness Education. Music Education.
and the Liberal Arts.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
Liens Recognize
$40 Man-Years
OF Club Service

The Farmville Lions Club de-
voted part of its meeting Friday to
recognition of continuous club
service representing $40 man
years of active membership in the
communitys oldest civic club.
Vice president c. F. Wilson pre-
sented service bars to % club
members, while Lion w. c. Fitz-
patrick. one of three former dis
trict governors the club has pro-
duced. acknowledged membership
service in brief remarks.
Six 3O-year members topped the
award for the Lions 1nternation-
al group known as Old Monarch:
j. E. Garland. o. II. Written. G.
A. Newman. F. w. Hubbard w. c.
Fitzpatrick and R. E. Garland
Twenty-Five year bars we're pre-
sentcd H. c. Alexander, j. C.
Brickert. S, C. Newman and F. l..
Verser: 20-year bars to c. F. Will
son, H. c. Kayton. H. B. Holsing-
er, F. r. Crawford and r. j. Mar
tin, il.
Fifteen year awards were won by
Z. L. Dahl. D. E. WalmSley, w. A.
Watson, Jr., j. F.. Lewis. E. NJ.
johnson and Wayne Harper: 10
year chevronS by F. H. Hamburg.
Jr., T. A. McCorkle, F. c. Hubbard,
T. w. Bloomfield. T. K. Baldwin
and J. H. Forbes
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
20 Local Students
On LC Deans List

Twenty students from the
Farmville area are among the
100 students at LongWood Col
lege who have been placed on
the Deans List in recognition of
superior scholarship during the
first semester
They are the Misses Elizabeth
Ann Brierley. Martha Elizabeth
Foster. Josephine McCraw Hills
man. Helen Beth Kelsey. Dorothy
Elizabeth McClenny. Roberta
Scott Williams, Mrs. Nicole Mar
guerite Rothe, and John Marvin
,ustln. Harry Venable Lancaster.
Jr., and James Walter Parker. of
.armvIlle.
Others are: the Misses Virginia
Crockett Ingle. of Cumberland.
Margaret Christine Sheppard, OF
Rice; Sarah Jane Brisentine, Of
Prospect: Patricia Ann Brown
nd Bernard Leroy Warren. of
Guinea Mills. and Harold King
Magnusson. of Green Bay.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
WOrsham P-TA
To Hear Lecturer

Prof. Alvin Hall Smith, of. the
Psychology de artment Of
Hampden-Sydney College. will
address the Worsham P-TA to-
night Tuesday, on Guidance Of
Elementary School Children.
Prof. Smith, who is also an
ordained minister, is instructor in
psychology. his field of speciality,
and is also assistant director of
the Presbyterian Guidance Gen.
ter at the college. The meeting
opens at 7:30 with a brief bus
mess session. Mrs. Bruce Redd.
president, states.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
Tobacco Cuts Stopped
BY Presidents Pen

Restoration of tobacco cuts for
dark fired. hurley, dark air-cured
and Maryland types became law
Friday when President Eisenhower
signed the Abbitt Bill.
Abbitt, who engineered the bill
through Congress, estimates the
restoration will mean about $780,
900 to Virginia growers Of dark
fired and air-cured tObaccOs.
Elimination of the proposed cuts
will give farmers about the same
acreage as they had for the 1855
crops. Congressman Abbitt wired
The Herald Saturday of the action
at the White House.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06

tremendously wealthy class living
in great luxury. but after these
there is a precipitous drop into
poverty and economic hardship.
Not An Authority
DR.. Blackwell asked his audi
ence to understand that he was
suggesting impressions only" and
could not speak as an authority
on the countries he visited. He also
pointed out that his comparisons
were always based on life as it is
known by American standards.
He said the great political diff
ference between South American
countries and the u S. is the abb
sence of large middle class eco
nomic group with its stabilizing
influences: its desire and drive to
forge ahead: its loneliness on
rights and privileges which cannot
be ignored by politicians attuned
to the force Of numbers.
There is amazing natural beau
ty on all sides and the wealthy
class has built fabulously elabor-
ate public buildings and homes,
but these are reserved pretty much
for the well-to-do. DR.. Blackwell
pointed out.
u. S. Is Blessed
We don't know how blessed we
are in this country" Dr. Blackwell
declared. Il was so impressed by
the comparison with hour higher
scale of our life that I have lost
no opportunity to impress people
wherever I have had chance
since returning"
DR.. Blackwell was selected by
the National Council of Churches
of Christ in America for the cruise
assignment. He said the Moore
McMormick steamship lines take
Protestant and Roman Catholic
chaplains on each tour.
In each country DR.. Blackwell
talked with church leaders and
missionaries and visited Methodist
mission establishments. From
these sources. he obtained a
hopeful" attitude about the flu
ture.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
Colleges 72nd
Founders Day
10 Be Sat urday
Alumnae House
Opening Among
Feature 3 vents

Alumnae Of Lon gwood College
will gather on the campus March
10. the Seventy-second Founders
Day. to greet DR.. Francis q.
Landlord. Jr.. new president Of
the college, and to see the Alum
nae House which will be opened
for the first time for the o..
casion.
The college recently made the
house. which was built in the
late 1905. available to the Alum
nae Association 1t has been COM
pletely remodeled.
Activities OF the day will begin
with q coffee hour in the Alum
nae House to be given for visiting
alumnae and the faculty Of the
college by the Farmville Alumnae
Chapter.
On Friday and Saturday nights,
the alumnae will attend Blood
Wedding. the spring play, pre-
sented by the Longwood Players.
Alumnae House
Saturday morning the re-
gistration will continue, and 1t
$50 A. NJ, the former students
will visit the new Alumnae
House.
At IL A. M. Saturday, the
Founders Day program will Of
ficially begin with an academic
procession Of seniors and faculty.
Mrs. Mildred Davis viii welcome
the alumnae as they gather In
Jarman Hall. Lou Wilder, Pre-
sident Of the Student Govern
ment Association. will present
greetings from the stude d t
body. DR.. Francis G. Lankford
will be introduced preceding his
address to the alulnnae. The
Longwood Madrigal Singers will
present four selections during the
program. Mr.. James Carson will
also present an organ selection.
1890 Luncheon
At 1890 P. NJ. there will be a
luncheon for the alumnae in the
Ruffner recreational hall. fol-
lowed by a business meeting of
the association at l:3O P. M.
From 4 P. M. S P. M. there win
lbe an Open House at the home
Of Dr.. and Mrs. Lankford.
The Founders Day program
viii close after Saturdays act
iyities.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06

understands the pressing prob
lem of Asia. he has said That 1t
is time for neutrsls to quit ig-
noring Soviet armed power while
denouncing Western defenScS.
Only the VESTS nucle8r weapons.
he warns. can keep Russia III
check.
Warns Against Communism
IF Communists. with or without
the aid of those they persuade to
go along with them. were to sue
coed. by whatever means they en-
ploy. in creating an effective NOR
al ban through the force Of free
world opinion against the US Of
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
Sun cured Resume
Tobacco Summary

OF sun-cured tobacco. the De-
partment said over one-third of
the offering consisted Of monde
script. I'm addition. other princi-
pal marketings were low qualities
of both Tugs and thin leaf and
fair heavy leaf From a color
stand point. most Of the tobacco
was graded either green or mixed.
Also, much of the tobacco con-
tanned a considerable amount of
dirt from the storms.
The top average was $4,000 for
fine quality heavy leaf of red color
and the lowest was $ll 25 for poor
est crude nondescript. Most aver
ages exceeded their Government
loan rates by $500 to $500 per
hundred pounds.
It was reported that 28.7 thou
sand pounds. or 1.5co of gross
sales were delivered to the Sum-
cured Tobacco Marketing Cop
operative This was the same per-
centage received at Richmond by
the Cooperative last season.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06

all nuclear weapons without any
agreement on general disarma-
ment. than the ramparts Of free
dom would crumble quickly before
the monolithic power of Soviet
Russia and lis aIlIeS.''
Sir Percy. born in Sydney. Au-
Stralia. in 1897, graduated from
the University Of Sydney, one of
Australia's leading educational in
stitutions. After doing graduate
work there. he studied at the Uni
yersity Of British Colombia, Can
ada. and Hamilton College in NeH
York. He is married and has two
children.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
When DR.. Robert Is Inaugurated
Distinguishes Leader In International
Relations Will Ciue Principal Address

Sir Percy Spender. the Aust
ralian Ambassador to the United
States. will be the featured speak
err of the Inauguration ceremonies
of DR.. Robert on March %. Sir
Percy is not only a statesman re-
cognized by his countrymen. but
a distinguished figure on the
scene Of international relations.
In the Parliament of Australia,
comparatively young nation
among the worlds major powers,
he served Loyalty for fourteen
years. AS a member of the Com.
monwealth Parliament and war
cabinet during the war years. Sir
Percy was a leader of his nation
as the natives of the worlds larg-
est island prepared for the inVa-
sion Of Japanese hordes. He also
served In the difficult office Of
treasurer Of the Commonwealth.
aiding in directing his nations
fiscal program in 1910.
For two years before he left
Australia to assume duties at the
United Nations. he was q promin-
ent adviser in foreign policy.
These years were spent in the o.
flee Of minister of External A.
fairs and External Territories. It
was during his occupany of this
office that he had contact with
the countries Of Southeast Asia.
continually threate ned by Com.
muniSt aggression.
V-P Of General Assembly
In 1851 he became chairman of
the Australian delegation to the
United Nations with the rank OF
ambassador. His short. but pro-
ductivc career in the U. N. in
cluded the vice-presidency Of the
General Assembly, HIS expert
ence with the delegates of the U.
N. helped him in the formation of
his Colombo plan. which links 20
western and neutral nations III
mutual aid involving billions of
dollars.
In a recent issue of u. s. News
and World Report Sir Percy ex-
pressed his strong convictions con-
corning the role Of neutral ma
tions in world politics. AS a states
man Who knows t!ehru vel unL
a.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
Event Added to Artist Series
World d. Travelling operate
Duo VIII Perform March 20

Helen Roberts. soprano, and
Richard Walker. baritone, famed
Gilbert and Sullivan singing
team, who are members Of the
original D'Oyly Carte Opera
Company Of London. viii be pre-
sented in a concert here in Jar
man Auditorium on March 20.
The concert will be the third
event in the College Community
Artist Series. Its scheduling COM
pletes the four-evtnt series avail
able to those possessing season
tickets. "Two's a Company" the
Dekker-Atwater acting duo. will
be presented as. the concluding
event on April Is.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
Rice Beauties
Ready For Parade

r. Julian Bradshaw will be
master of ceremonies during the
"prade of beauty" Friday night
at Rice School when the P-TA
sposnors its mems beauty contest
In addition to the array of
pulchritude, there Will be music
by the FHS Band and revue Of
dance. song and skits by local
t a lent. A modest admission
charge will be used to finance
P-TA projects.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
ORGANIZE CAMPAIGN

Buckingham county is organ
lzing against Ltterbvgs. Repre-
sentatives Of all county civic
groups. school and Home DEM
onStration Clubs. will meet at the
courthouse Wednesday night at
8 p. nj, TO form tho Buckingham
County Clean Up and Beauti-
!Ia.cn Council
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06

Gil and in student literary and
classical societies earned him
membership in Omicron Delta
Kappa. leadership fraternity.
He continued the educational
process at University of Virginia
where he received his MA degree
" 1923.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
Charter Bill Passes Assembly
Needs Only Governors Signing
Longwood Seen
Affected Through
Education Bill

A bill authorizing a new char
ter awaits only the signature of
Governor Stanley to become law
and provide the municipality of
Farmville with a new basic legal
document. The charter bill passed
the legislative mill in both
branches Of the General Assembly
last week.
The document becames effec-
tive the moment Governor Stanley
signs it into law. Preparing the
new Charter was a task that kept
a special Farmville Town Council
committee at work for many
months. M. r. Large was commit
tee chairman serving with Coun-
cilmen M. L. Davis and c. j. Cox.
Among the changes are: Cd the
town fiscal year will run from
July to June 80. instead of from
September to August 81; 90
placing Police Department under
the Town Council. and g, pro-
vision that future councils may
authorize ward system of cleo
ton of councilmen.
The revision action was under
taken by Council to tailor the
charter to present day needs and
to modernize it by bringing the
last of municipal functions out
side of Council jurisdiction-the
Council administration.
In another General Assembly
action last week. the way was
cleared for a Constitutional "a
mendment that would allow locali-
ties to quit taxing household goods
and personal property. The same
proposal was approved by the 1854
General Assembly and the pro-
posed amendment would be on the
ballot in the general election in
November. Voting citizens will
render the final decision then.
Longwood Affected
I Longwood College will be affect
ed by passage of still another bill
now in the hands of the Governor.
A House bill, approved by the SEN
ate. creates a state Council of
Higher Education to coordinate
the budgets and planning and ex-
panSion Of State Colleges and uni
versitieS
The law will bring together rep
reSentatives Of the institutions and
the Commonwealth for coordinat-
ed planning to enlarge opportuni-
lies while preventing overlapping
of offerings and facilities.
: Approving in final form of the
1868 state budget and public
school policy for next session
await determination at the hands
of the Senate during the remain
ing week of Assembly
Both houses moved rapidly
through steadily frightening CAL
endars to clear their own bills be-
fore Tuesday of the final week.
after which the House can con-
slider only Senate bills and the
Senate only House bill. Adjourn
ment date is March TO-
Scores of bills fell by the way
sides in committees. including
measures that would make life
term felons eligible for parole
after Is years. Among measures
receiving final approval of the leg
lSlature was the Governors rec
concentration for anlncreasc in
maximum Workmens Compcnsa-
ton benefits from s27 to $50 a
week
Governor Stanley. trying keep
pace with the avalanche of legis-
lation. has signed over 200 bills
and had a substantial additional
number awaiting his approval at
midWeek.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
DIR. Thompson Speaks
To Richmond AAUW

Dr. Graves H. Thompson, Of
Hampden-Sydney College. will ad-
dress the Richmond Branch.
American Association of Univer-
slty Women. Tuesday night at
Richmond. His subject will be,
Three Books for a Desert Island. :"
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
Symphony G oncert
Starts at s Tonight

DR.. Howard Mitchell will take
the podium at 8 o'clock tonight
Tuesday to start the National
Symphony Orchestra concert In
Jarman Hall. The musical event
IL the second Performance of the
College Community Artist Series.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
JAMES E. CARSON MOVES

James E. Carson. member of the
Music Department at 'Longwood
College. is now making his home
in the log cabin on Oak Street. OPP
posite the Southside Hospital. Mr..
Carson formerly lived at Longwood
House.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-03-06
Virginia Dark
Tobacco Sales
Summary Given
IL Million :
Pounds DF Leaf
Go Into Pools

Virginia fire-cured tobacco sales
during the 1856 season amount
ed to 1926. 8O2 pounds and aver
aged $a1.36 per hundred pounds
The average dropped $3.l4 from
the previous year and was the
lowest since the 1947 crop.
Sun-cured sales in Virginia for
the season lust ended totalAd 2 283.
BIT pounds averaging $3.50 This
compares with sales of 3.743,l72
and an average of Sa2.12 last
YEAR Fiftv-nine per cent OF SUM-
cured sales were at Richmond, the
remaining Al per cent being auc-
toned at fire-cured markets. Rich
mond's average was the lowest
since 1916.
Those are summaries prepared
by the Virginia Department of
Agriculture. The crops were de-
scribed as inferior. severity storm
damaged. The VDA's crop sum-
mary on fire-cured sales follows:
Fire-cured Reports /
Offerings were made up of
around 5oes, low Qualities and
nondescript. Considerably less fair
to better grades were sold than
during the previous season. Larger
percentages of green and dark
tobacco were graded this year.
Bulk of sales consisted of none
scrip. low and fair qualities of
both Tugs and thin leaf, and fair
heavy leaf.
Average price increased over the
1854 crop for fair to better quail
ties of heavy and thin leaf grades
and wrappers. Demand was espe-
cially good for the best qualities of
these with average showing sharp
gains of chiefly $500 to 50. 90 per
hundred pounds. Most averages
exceeded their Government sup
port levels by $1.00 to $500.
The two Cooperative received
reported IL million pounds under
the Government loan program, or
1919 of gross volume.