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The Phoenix Jewish news., 1956-07-27

statement.
while the Soviet regime speaks
OF religious freedom and has, in
fact, somewhat relaxed some of
its repressive measures, its poll
cies continue to restrict and stran-
gle Jewish life.
1--WE WE'RE shocked to find that
the major Institutions of the Jew
ish religion and the vehicles of
expression Of Jewish culture had
all but vanished, leaving a Juda-
ism that is anemic and moribund."
The pair toured Moscow and
Leningrad while five colleagues
continued on to Kiev and Odessa
and to Jewish communities in Po-
land, CZechoSlovakia, and Yugo-
slavia. The returned rabbis plan
to review and evaluate their i'm
pressions with the others upon
their return.
However, they reported finding
only one synagogue and two "aux-
iliary houses of worship" to serve
300,0 900 Jews in Moscow and in
Leningrad "only one synagogue
where, formerly, there had been
49,"
''FOR TWO YEARS we had heard
about the publication of a new
prayer book" the rabbis said, "yet
we found that it is not yet ready.
The few prayer books in use are
torn in shreds.
"We had heard of the establish
ment of a theological seminary for
the training of rabbis and teachers
to serve RuSsia's estimated 81
600, 900 Jews. However, we saw no
evidence of its being launched"
They reported the ban on relig-
ious schools for youth is still
strictly enforced and that they
found no Jewish cultural institu-
tions, religious literature of recent
origin, community organizations,
Yiddish or Hebrew press, national
Jewish bodies, or Jewish social
service institutions.
"THE BRIGHTEST ray of hope, :"
! the statement asserted, "is the
still vigorous will for Jewish life
even among the unsynagogued;
the passionate desire by many
parents to instiH in the younger
generation a love for God and
loyalty to Jewish traditions.
"Under present conditions, how
ever, they have few of the bare
physical means-such as religious
books - and little possibility for
transmitting a Jewish heritage.
They are desperately striving to
build bricks without straw. And
this is the great danger for the
survival of Judaism in the Soviet
| Union"
THE RABBIS did find that fears
of Jews in Russia have diminished
in the past year and half and
expressed hope that the more re-
laxed atmosphere" will ultimately
allow a resurgence of Jewish cul-
ture and tradition.
Rabbi Golovensky is vice presi-
dent and Rabbi Kertzer secretary
of the New York Board of Rabbis.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1956-07-27

influence in order to propaganda
him. The official German memo
said attempts with the help of
Strassburger, to get Farley away
from the American Embassy &.
failed"
Reporting on Strassburger'
dislike for an anti-Nazi American
diplomat. the memo said "StraSS-
burger had to be very careful in
order to avoid appearing as too
pro-German and consequently the
conversation becoming cautious in
his presence"
The NaZi official who wrote the
memo told how an anti-Nazi Amer
ican Embassy First Secretary r.
H. GeisD arranged an excursion
for Farley. The main objective of
this sole sightseeing trip was a
concentration camp. To this the
StrasSburgerS (Mr. and MrS.)
were also invited but declined, and
expressed to me very plainly their
indignation at this lack of taste"
According to the German report,
Strassburger reported to the Ger
mans on remarks by Geist in a
private conversation in the embas-
sy. The embassy had granted
courtesies and hospitality to
Strassburger because of his Amer
ican nationality and background as
an important citizen.
FROM THE embassy Strassbur-
ger took to the Germans his inn
pressions and evaluation of Ameri-
can personnel, the document indi-
Gated. It said Strassburger
hinfed that he had the impression
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1956-07-27
Schechfn1un
Takes Post
InN.Y.Areu

Rabbi Harry z. Schectman has
accepted the position of rabbi of
the Conservative Congregation in
Roosevelt, N. Y. Better known as
the Roosevelt Jewish Center, it is
the only congregation in the COM
munity.
In a letter to the Phoenix Jew
ish News. Rabbi Schectman said !:
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1956-07-27

"It is a fine con-
gregation and is
progressi We in
terms of spiritu-
al a n d cultural
growth, as well
is material. It Of
fers me an op-
portunity to ac-
complish my aim
in my calling,
and an interest
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1956-07-27

ing field for developing Jewish re-
ligion and education on fertile
ground and to an interested and
wide-awake group.
"Being in the great Jewish me-
tropolis of New York makes me
very happy and will present me
with opportunities for cultural en-
richment that no other place in
this country possesses"
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1956-07-27
Mixed Marriages Rise

BUENOS AIRES (JTA)-Assimi-
lation and mixed marriages are on
the rise and cultural and spiritual
activities are declining among
Jews in much of Latin Amer
ica, Sydney Nelson of the Joint
Distribution Committee, declared
here.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1956-07-27
OF JUDAISM
SHOCKS AMERICAN RAbb|S
ON TOUR OF SOVIET RUSSIA

in
a 20
acrical
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1956-07-27
Center Day Camps S Final
Session To Start Monday

third final of Community Center
Aug by Harry Lbhaber chairman of the
tersy youth activities committee.
programs will operate weekdays from to p
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1956-07-27
Sharp Israel Note
Hits At Jordan

NATIONS, delegation the United Ma
letter the Security Council president
situation Israedan border" since
ceasre Jordan
101 amsce violations by Jordan since April
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-19
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double and a triple to the locals
nine-hit attack.
Aiding in the Bluffton offensive
were Dillman, Mericle and Ruggley,
all of whom collected two-base hits
At Lafayette Wednesday night of
last week Bluffton came home with a
7-2 league victory as Mericle hand
cuffed the host team with three
safeties. Bluffton had nine hits in the
contest.
Dillman and Marshall collected q
single and triple and Mericle added
single and a double to lead the
Bluffton batters in the game.
Mericle whitfield five batters ir
registering the victory.
With their record of 6-2 Blufftor
holds second place in the league race
Ada, Allentown and Conner, each
with one loss in eight contests, are
tied for first place.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-19
Plans Completed
For Fall Festival
AT PandOra-GilbOa

Bud Radebaugh has been named
general chairman of the Pandora
Gilboa fall festival which is scheduled
to be held August Is. Proceeds from
the eighth annual event will be used
to provide equipment for the athletic
field, beautify the school park and
to improve recreation facilities.
Committee chairmen for the fes-
tival are the following: Cafeteria,
Mrs. Homer Stall, Mrs. Carl Rade-
baugh; tables and chairs, Edgar
Pifer, Milford Haas, Edison Diller;
concessions, James Sommer, Charles
Lemley, David Carr; prizes, Aaron
Hilty; tickets, Elmer BURY, Cal
Meinke, Harold Zuercher; publicity,
Edwin Cupp, Ray Core, Jr., Don
Etter, Mrs. Carl Wehrly; cashiers,
John Styer, Grover Geiger, Jr.; light
ing and loud-speaker, Charles Mabry,
Fred Grismore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Riser and Mr..
and Mrs. E. G.. McDaniels are work
ing with various clubs in Pandora
and Gilboa in choosing concessions.
Ralph Balmer is in charge of music.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-19
Youths 1919 Now
May Receive Salk
Vaccine Locally

There is plentiful supply of Salh
vaccine available in Bluffton to cover
youths in the age group from Il
through 19 years and to permit third
shots for those who have already
been inoculated.
The age group, which formerly in
cluded children from age to 16
has been extended because there is
considerable more vaccine available
Expectant mothers may also still
receive the shots.
Youths in the community in the
new age group have not been taking
advantage of the opportunity to re
ceive the shots according to DR.. F
D. Rodabaugh, local physician. He
added it was probably because they
were not aware these were now
available.
When the present supply of vaccine
is exhausted there is more available
from leading pharmaceutical firms
The Eli Lily Co. of Indianapolis is
supplying about 70 per cent of the
vaccine available in this area.
The extension of the eligibility tt
cover youths through 10 years wa:
announced this week by DR.. Ralph
E. Dwork, state health director.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-19

Members of the Bluffton Pee Wee
League baseball team and their fam
lilies will hold a picnic Sunday at
Harmon Field. A basket dinner has
been planned for noon. At 8 p. m.
the Pee Wees will play a baseball
game with their fathers.
At the drawing for the tournament
Thursday night of last week at
Waynesfield the locals were pitted
against Harrod July 80, the opening
night of the tourney. The event is
scheduled to be played at Cairo. Co
manager Gene Mericle attended the
meeting.
Bluffton brought their record in the
league to 6-2 Monday as they handed
Allentown their first league setback
with an 8-4 victory at Harmon Field
Larry Marshall registered sever
strike outs as he limited the previous
ly unbeaten visitors to four hits il
going the route. He also added
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-19
Area Farmers To Vote On 1857 Wheat
Quota Referendum At Beaverdam FRIDAY

Richland township farmers, who
harvest more than Is acres of wheat
as grain in 1857, are eligible to cast
ballots in the wheat quota referen-
dunn Friday from a. m. to p. m.
in the Richland township room in
Beaverdam it has been announced by
Wilbur v. Bunke, chairman of the
Allen county Agricultural Stabilization
and Conservation committee.
Farmers in Monroe. Jackson and
Bath townships win also vote in
Beaverdam Mr.. Bunke pointed out.
Farmers in other area townships will
vote in the following places: Orange,
Orange Township house; Union, Cory
Rawson school; Van Buren, Jenera
Town Hall.
A two thirds favorable vote will
mean that marketing quotas and
penalties on excess wheat will be in
effect for the 1857 wheat crop. Under
quotas, too, price support to growers
in the commercial area who comply
with their wheat acreage allotments
will be at the full level available
between Is and 80 percent of parity.
(The 1857 Crop Wheat Price Support,
has been announced at National
average of $500 per buShel if quotas
are approved0
If more than one-third of the
growers voting disapprove quotas,
the quotas will not be in effect, and
the available price support on the
1857 wheat crop to those who comply
with farm wheat acreage allotments
will be at a level of so percent of
parity.
When a marketing quota program
is in effect, the excess wheat of a
grower who does not comply with
his farm wheat acreage allotment and
who has more than Is acres of wheat
for harvest as grain on the farm will
be subject to marketing quota
penalty. This penalty will be equal to
as percent of the May 1, 1857 parity
price for wheat.
Chairman Bunke emphasized that
the vote is on wheat marketing
quotas and not wheat allotments.
Whether or not the vote is favorable
on the quotas, acreage allotments
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-19
>roRDINANcE NO. s-ss

ORDINANCE NO. 6-56
To restrict certain parking areas. reduce fire
hazard, and provide greater eafety.
BE TT ORDAINED by the Conncil of the
Village of Bluffton, State of Ohio. that it
shall be unlawful to park any motor or
other vehicles on East Elm Street from NJ.
Main to Vanee Streets. and on Thurman
Street from the City Parking Lot TO Jeffer-
son Street, IN said Village from 1900 A. M.
TO 100 p. M. f. 5. T. (Sundays and legal
Holidays excepted for period longer than
three (3l hours
Any person violating any Of the provisions
of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of
| a misdeneaner. and shall. upon conviction.
| thereof. be fined in any amount not to exceed
Twenty-Five f($25.00) Dollars.
Signed: David L. Riser Mayor
Passed: July 10, 1856.
Attest: A. ]. b. Longsdorf,
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-19
ThOnaas-Geiger VOWs
To Be July 27 Event

In a ceremony July q in the First
Church of God in Lima, Miss Pauline
Thomas, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Thomas, Lima, will be
married to Grover Geiger, Jr. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Geiger, Sr.,
Pandora.
The Rev. Dwayne Bell will officiate
at the invitational wedding.
The bride-elect is an employe of the
Equity Dairy in Lima. Mr.. Geiger
is assistant cashier in the First
National Bank, Pandora.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-19
REAL ESTATE DEALS

The following real estate deals
were listed last week in the office of
the Allen county recorder.
Bluffton: Ruth Strahm to Maurice
w. Strahm, lots 797, 1893, Garmatter's
Addition, No. 1. Milo Morris and
Jean H. Triplett to Harry and Jean
Martin Yoder, " Acre, tax $14.3O.
George M. and HERNIA L. Rauen-
buhler to Lyle Ray and Evelyn Faye
Everett, lot "a, Goble's Addition, tax
$11.00. M. M. Murray to Maurice
Eugene Fett, parts lots a, Shannon's
Addition, tax $4.40.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-19

will be in effect for the 1857 wheat
crop. Marketing quotas have been
approved by growers voting in refer
endums for the past three wheat
crops. Last year, 77.3 percent of the
growers voting favored quotas for the
1856 crop.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-19
CHURCH LEAGUE
SOFTBALL
SCHEDULE

Monday, July %
700 Presbyterian VS. Methodist
$50 Reformed VS. Ebenezer
Wednesday, July Is
700 Methodist VS. EbeneZer
$3.50 Presbyterian VS. Mennonite
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-19

RETAIL FOOD PRICES are ex-
pected to continue close to present
levels and about the same as year
ago, according to Ohio State Univer-
sity extension economists.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-04-06

Prof. and Mrs, Macon Reed re
turned to their home Wednesday
after visiting in Columbia. S. c.
Mrs. FLOYD Hartwell and chill
dren, Of Portsmouth, are the
guests this week OF her mother.
Mrs. w. j Hillsman. and her
sister and brother-n law. Mr.. and
Mrs, James Fleetwood.
Among women from Farmville
Baptist Church who attended the
group meeting Of the AppomattoX
Association held in Bagby Me-
mortal Church. near Burkeville.
last week We're Mrs. T. j Andrews.
Jl., MIS- D. T. Billings. Mrs. Viz
GINA Fartless Mrs. w Otis Nc
Chung Mrs Walter d. Jones. Mrs.
William Hamilton, Mrs. W. c.
FallWeIl. Mrs Richard Inge, and
Mrs S. A. Oyerton
Among those from the Farmville
Methodist church who will attend
the WSCS- conference in Norfolk
this week ne Mrs. j c. Bondur-
ant, Mrs Bennett Taylor and Miss
Malinda Ayres
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-04-06
Former FHS Star
Wins All-City
Richmond Honors

Mrs. Lois Hubbard Petitjean. OF
Richmond. former Farmville High
School girls basketball performer
recently was named to the Rich
mond All Star squad after her
team, the Rich Plan six, captured
the city title.
The daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. r. Hubbard. of Pamplin. Mrs.
Petitjean, entered Richmond bas-
ketball competition when she Or
ganized team at Reynolds Metal
Company. where she was a sec
rotary after completing studies at
business school. She captained
the Reynolds team for three years.
This year. her team acquired
the sponsorship of the Rich Plan.
playing under that name. The
team competed in the Richmond
Recreational League where they
won the league title. Moving on to
tn City Tournament. the Rich
Plan team took the city title In
close final contest.
Mrs. Petitjean was presented a
gold basketball at the city's Bas-
ketball Tournament Banquet at
Hotel Richmond recently.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-04-06

The bride, given in marriage by
her father, wore a waltz length
gown of white satin. Her veil of
Imported silk illusion fell from
cap of matching lace and seeded
pearls. She carried a white pray
er book topped with an orchid
Miss Dorothy Mathews was her
sisters maid of honor. Brides
maids were Shirley Stanley. sis
ter of the groom, and Cynthia
Walker
Walter Stanley, of Woodford.
was his brothers best man. Ush-
ers were Joe and Allen Hazelgrove
Mrs. Leigh Womack. of Farmville,
was mistress of ceremonies.
After the ceremony a reception
was held in the home of the bride.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-04-06
Misses Striplin,
Hamlet Aid Dance
Plans at College

Longwood College students and
their escorts will attend "Cinder
Capers.' the annual dance spon-
sored by the Cotillion Club. to be
held April 7.
A golden coach and muralS around
the walls of the college gymnasium
will set the stage for the Cinder-
ella Ball. Hal Mcintyre and his
thirteen piece band viii provide the
music for the occasion,
Miss Molly Ann Harvey. of Roa-
noke, will lead the figure. in which
members Of the Cotillion Club from
the senior class. officers of the
club. and committee chairmen for
the dance. will participate.
Chairmen of the committees for
the dance are: the Misses Virginia
Obenchain. of Roanoke. dance;
Dolores Winder. of Lynn Haven
and Gail Branch. of Norfolk. decor
ations: Nancy Striplin. Of Farm
vile, and Ellen Hamlet. Of Rice
cleanup: Frances Brown. of Roa
noke, party; Marguerite Franklin
of Monroe, floor committee: 'ane
The Misses Obcnchain, Harvey
Jackie Marshall. of Suffolk, AM
DcAlba. of Warwick. Suzanne Fai
son. of Norfolk. and Carolyn Clark
of Lynchburg. theme committee
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-04-06

Mrs. w. K Carter drove to
Lynchburg on Tuesday to meet
her children, Bobby and Celia, who
were returning from a trip to
klngsport, Tenn.
Mr.. and Mrs. P r Atkinson,
of Hampden sydney are con-
fined to their home by sickness.
MI and Mrs Winston Noel and
children. Scottie and Bruce, spent
Sunday with Mr., and Mrs. John
Ramsey in HoWardsville
MI and Mrs. R T Wilmer
visited her mother, Mrs Lucy
Duncan in Richmond on Sunday.
While there, they visited her sis
tiers and their husbands, MI. and
Mrs. w E. Moore and Nj. and
Mrs f L Hodges.
DR.. and Mrs Graves H Thomp-
son and children Patricia and
Cynthia have returned to their
home Oh the Hill, after spending
several days in Charleston S c,
Mowbray Allan, a graduate stu
dent at Duke University. visited
his parents, Dr. and Mrs. d M.
Allan for the holidays.
Mrs. Bruce Spencer is visiting
her aunt and uncle. MI. and Mrs
John Powell. in Robertsonville, N
c., this week.
Mrs Frank N. Jones and daugh
ter. Ann Paige were the week enc
guests of her sister, Mrs j P
Beard. Of Lynchburg.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-04-06

Mr.. and Mrs J. w Garnett had
as their guest on Monday her
sister-sn-law, Mrs. W c. Hatcher.
and daughter. Barbara. of Bed
ford. Miss Barbara Hatcher is the
riding instructor OF Sullins College
in Bristol.
Little Diana and Bruce Hatha-
way of Richmond. spent last week
with their grandparents. the Rev.
and Mrs. Charles o. Kidd. Their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. v. Hath
away, joined them for the holiday
week end
Miss Bertha Brisentine, of
Prospect. will attend the WSCS
Conference in Norfolk this week.
Miss Emily johnson. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Albert johnson. has
returned to Mary Washington Col
ege. after spending the week end
with her parents.
Miss Anna Dickhoff and Mrs.
Grace c. Gordon will be the guests
Of Mrs. Charles L. Heuther. in
Hopewell Friday. While there. they
Will attend the dinner meeting of
the American Legion Auxiliary
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-04-06
Local Authors
Works Appear

A student and a recent graduate
Of Longwood College have written
articles published in the March is
sue Of The Bulletin" of the Vir-
ginia Geographical Society. They
are Mrs. Lee D. Vought of Farm
vile. and Harold X Magnusson. Of
Green Bay.
Mrs. Vought. who is a teacher
at Worsham High School. has des-
cribed how the farmer of South
side Virginia grows and cures to-
bacco scientifically in an article
crtitled. "Fluc cured Tobacco i'll
Virginia.
MIR MacpuSSnn. who is senior
at Lougwood. told of the people,
their mode of life. tho buildings.
and history Of Cagliari and Sar-
dina in an article called AN An
Gent City and It's Hintcrland,
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-04-06

Miss Dickhoff and Mrs. Gordon
will participate in the program.
Miss Rebecca Baird. of Hampton.
spent the Easter Holidays with her
parents. Mr. and Mrs. j. NJ. Baird.
Miss Emily Holiday has re-
turned to Newport News after
visiting her mother. Mrs. William
NJ. Holiday.
Miss Irving Armstrong is recup-
Grating from an operation in the
home of her sister. Mrs w G. OFT
ley. in Richmond.
Mrs Emory F.. Hodges. of Peters
burg. and Miss Elizabeth E Humid
ley, of Canton, Ohio, visited their
mother. Mrs Edwin E. Hundley al
her home, Glover Hill, for the
Easter holidays.
Mrs. A. B. Armstrong is spending
several days in Richmond, with her
daughter and son-in-law. Nh and
Mrs. w. G.. Ottley, Jr.
Mrs. B. T. Taylor has returned
to her home. after being patient
at Medical College Hospital in Rich
mond
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-04-06
Meherri in Club
Women Meet

The Meherrin Home Demon
stration Club met recently with
Mrs. c. L. Spurlock for a study Of
Healthful Snacks and Simple Re-
freShments. The hostess conduct
ed the days study by preparing
samples, then served them to the
members with fruit punch.
A new member Mrs. w. B. Orn-
dorff was Welcomed at this meet
ing by the II regular members at
tending together with Mrs. Long
mire. home agent.
Among items of business which
members completed were prepare
tons for the Federation district
meeting at Lawrenceville on April
10, and plans to help rovide more
mattress covers for use at the All
organizations Camp Farrar. TIL.
changes in the federation con
stitution we're also discussed.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-04-06
Stanley : Matthews VoWs
Are Exchanged March rs

Miss Mildred Matthews. daugh-
ter of MT. and Mrs. w c. Math
theWs. Of Farmville, became the
bride of Andrew B. Stanley, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. A T. Stanley of
Woodford, Va, Sunday, March
25, at 3 p. m.
The double ring ceremony was
performed at Guinea Presbyterian
Church by the Rev j. w Orders.
The church was decorated with
evergreens and baskets of white
gladiol, snapdragons, pom pons
and ferns Miss Lucille Ferguson,
of Farmville, played the wedding
music. Mrs. Robert Oertel, a for
mer classmate fthe bride. sang
Because" and The Lords Pray
e,,
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-04-06

Miss Martha Lea Hubbard was
the overnight guest recently of Miss
EMILY Johnson at Mary Washing
ton College.
The Misses Jane Parker and
Margaret Gray Cook were the ov-
ernight guests recently of Miss Bet
ty Joe Cook at Mary Washington
College.
David Allan. of Center College.
Danvllle Ky, spent the Easter hol-
idays with his parents, Dr.. and
Mrs. D. M. Allan, on the Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Staples. of
Richmond, were the week end
guests of Mr. and Mrs r H.
Chappell
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Chappell.
Of Baltimore, were the week end
guests of his sister and brother
in-law. Mr. and Mrs. AGREE Chap
pell
DR.. H Conrad Blackwell was
d visitor IN Richmond on Mon
day.