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one or q few activities, the Aus
tralian has a casual, social ap-
proach to games, with fair pro-
flciency in nearly all.
american children wouldn't
dream Of playing tennis on some
courts that serve every member
Of a great many families" she
said. speaking Of q general lack
Of sports facilities In her country.
Miss MacLean also strongly
disapproves Of organized COM
munity baseball leagues for very
young players. mo child should
be subjected to an audience
when he suffers that awful mo-
ment Of letting down his team"
she asserted.
Others In Party
Her penetrating look at Amer
lean sports habits comes as q
result of the International Rec
reation Associations exchange
project, cosponsored by the State
Department. With Hassan Kan
ma. q college physical education
instructor, and Abdul Naman, O
Boy Scout executive, both Of
Iraq, she Is the guest here Of the
recreation and group work Sec
ton committee Of the United
Community Services.
Their tour Of Fairgrounds.
school athletic programs, Scout
activities. and recreation agerl-
cies has been set up by the Dis
trict Recreation Department.
Mr.. Naman. who says his work
Is pleasure. Is here for an inten-
sive look at Boy Scouting and
has just completed the American
Wood Badke Training Course at
the Schiff scout reservation at
Denthm, N. ]. He has looked
at athletic training courses in
colleges and universities from
coast to coast on his tour, and
win incorporate lessons learned
here at the scout summer camp
at Shaklawa, in the mountains
Of Iraq.
Paid Her Passage
His countryman. Mr.. Kama, is
assistant dean Of the institute Of
physical education at Baghdad,
and one Of the principal figures
In scouting in Iraq.
Unlike her Iraq companions,
Miss MacLean paid her own pas
sage to the United States for her
studies, but not out Of choice.
Her country Just isn't interested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-04
Two Considered for Post
On Arlington School Unit
BY SAM EASTMAN

Robert A. Peck and T. r. Scheenberg being considered
for appointment to the Arlington School Board next
month
Board member Clark Heating has announced that he will
resign by August Heating head Of George WASH
ingon Unver Romance Language Department has accepted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-04
AustroIion Finds U. S.
Works Hard at PIoy

Australian playground administrator touring recreation
facilities this country thinks Americans the hardest
working people the wordand that they work hardest at play
Miss Margaret MacLean and tanned settlement house
worker said she has been shocked during her tour by fierce
Unlike
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-04
Mclaughlin Defends
Chief in NAACP Reply

Commissioner Robert Mclaughlin has called Police Chief
Robert " Mrays work Outstanding" letter Eugene
Davidson president Of the District branch Of the National Assoa
ton for the Advancement Of Colored People
Mclaughlin the letter yesterday response
by the NAACP that Chief Murray guilty racial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-04
Free Food Distribution
For Needy Storts Monday

The District viii launch its distribution Of free surplus food
the first Of the cys public relief recipients Monday
Welfare Decor Gerard Shea disclosed yesterday that late
carload of conmeal had arrived enabling the
Conmeal dried milk -four and cheese be handed
needy families including eventually on wen those
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-21

CheFacol for Coughs, 4 Ounces -----90e
Teek Cough Syrup, 3 Ounces -------8se
Rem Cough Syrup, 8 Ounces -------63e
Super Anahist Cough Syrup, 4 Ounces sSe
CosanyI for Coughs, 4 Ounces ------76e
SedatoIe for Coughs, 4 Ounces -----99e
Pinex Cough Medicine, 21a Ounces Use
Six Six Six Liquid, 6 Ounces -------5se
lpsatoI for Coughs, 8 Ounces -------59c
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-02-19
BabsOn Discusses Retail Stores

midnight) where they can get any
desired merchandise. This short
ems the time between the con-
sumer's reading of an advertise
ment and his getting into a re-
tail store. Cutting this time in
half has the effect of doubling
retail sales. Furthermore, it en-
ables a group OF merchants to
save the expense of keeping open
evenings by cooperating to con-
centrate evening inquiries through
one channel.
Importance of Distribution
The rapid rise of our country
to a position Of world power and
the simultaneous expansion Of our
industrial economy give ample
evidence that we can produce
above our needs The war needs
OF ourselves and our allies provid-
ed challenge in production.
Wealth in abundance, in the
form of goods and services, we
have learned to produce.
However. we have been practi-
cally standing still in distribu-
ton. except for the develoment
of the chain IS and 10" variety
stores. the chain supermarkets,
and the chain drug stores. There
however, is much more to be done.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-02-19

share with their customers. They
have made and are making a
great contribution to the better
ment of the American way of life.
What Independent Retailers
Can Now Do
The independent merchant who
prefers waiting on customers to
waiting for his turn at golf has
little to worry about There al
ways will be a demand for this
personal attention on the part of
certain customers. They are will
ing to pay for this personal at
tention as we'll as for credit and
delivery OF course, the independ-
ent merchant must be willing to
advertise and secure a good loca-
ton with plenty Of show win
dows, always kept attractive To
believe. however. that he is des-
tined to be pushed out Of business
by department stores or chain
stores Or mail order houses is a
mistaken idea.
Retailers can further be helped
by the plans Of the UNITED IN
FORMATION SERVICE. W it h
headquarters at Maiden Lane,
New York City. This service en-
ables consumers to learn quickly
tany time between 600 a. M. and
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-02-19

on to become the General who fought for
many long and discouraging years against
the British to win American independence.
1t was largely through his patience, per-
severance and steadfastness that the Amer
lean colonial army was held together and
maintained as an effective fighting force.
George Washington was chosen to lead
the Continental Army over John Hancock,
mainly because of the influence of John
Adams, who saw the wisdom of binding the
South and middle colonies to New Eng
land, which was already in an uprising
against the British. The choice was wise
one.
The victorious turning point of the war
for independence came when Washington
crossed the Delaware on December 25th,
1776, and won a mai or victory against the
Hessians, taking 900 prisoners. Then he
crossed to the other side of the river and
won another great victory at Princeton
These victories, after adverse conditions
and silent suffering on Washington's part,
brought him the sympathy and admiration
of the world, and from then on, confidence
in their leader increased among Americans
and those abroad.
Washington, however, went through 9TH
er trials, especially in 1777, up to and dur
ing his encampment at Valley Forge and
for the next three years. Finally, the Brit
sh surrendered on the 10Th of October,
1881.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-02-19
Double Check

To-day nobody wonders where
the yellow went Republicans
yelling about. g.. we never had 1t
so good the people wondering
about the taxes. and nearly
everything going up. . some are
even wondering about a hole in
the ground to stay till the bomb
quits giving off radio-activity :,
Oh its a-coming Just as soon
as Russia gets ketched up with
the United States in aim, distance
and production. we just know
they should i'm they don't. and
there is yet to be found among all
our learned people one who knows
all the trouble of the Middle East
or how to settle amicable. . :.
Calvary barracks language" used
by President Eisenhower at Sir
Anthony Eden not only hurt the
feelings of the Squire but the
whole British French Hookup.
Just how much of this can be
tackled onto Americas foreign
policy is your guess i. we are
seemingly about alone in
troubled World. 3. at the pre-
sent rate Of increase of popula-
ton here in United States we may
have to find parking lots for
people, . some Of you can still
remember when the Red Front"
was attributed only to stores. =.
today its the agin and coming atus
nations. Congressman Watkins
NJ. Abbitt appeared in Farmville-
cool-calm- collected Cumber-
land won Even in the midst Of
strikes the Stock market hits
high. most unexplainable but
you got to catch suckers some
how. Thanks for reading.
Yours,
j. MARVIN BROWN
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-02-19
Hoover Should Know

ment Of hair curriers'. His reference to hair
curriers' undoubtedly referred to an earlier
criticism of the 1853 budget by President
George Humphrey 1t will be recalled that
Humphrey blasted the proposed budget
and then refused to specify on his criticism
when pressed by Democratic members of
Congress.
Hoover's warning about the wage price
spiral and resulting initiation is quite time
ly, and should be carefully considered by
every thinking American. Moreover, no
Senator or Congressman in Washington can
afford to ignore the former Presidents
ominous words.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-02-19

BabSOn Park, Mass. Feb. IA I
am concerned about the fate of
the independent retailer in to-
days highly competitive markets.
He is not keeping pace with chain
store operators who spend large
sums Of money on new equipment.
new lighting. intensive advertis-
ing and promotion.
Cost Have Skyrocketed
Independent merchants must
pay lust as much as the large
chain operators for advertising
space in newspapers and maya
zines. Often they must pay more
proportiOnately for goods they
stock because they cannot buy III
such large quantities as the
chains. Also, independent retail
ers arc faced with increasing de-
mandS for higher employee wages
and greater fringe benefits after
these concessions arc obtained in
italy by employees of big stores.
Too many independent retailers
have already succumbed 10 these
pressures.
These chains have helped
nightly. however. in bringing
down the total cost Of distribu-
ton. Their savings in buying, in
window dressing and display, they
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-02-19
Editor of the Herald:

Editor of the Herald
1t was on July l, 1881. that the
Rev Robert Paschal WEIGH, having
resigned his pastorate in South
hampton county, became the pastor
of the Spring Creek field of
churches. 1t was only on the thirty
first of December 1856, that he re-
signed from this field and retired
from the active ministry.
In 1881 the Spring Greek field con-
sisted of the three churches: Spring
Creek, Mt. Tirzah, and Eureka
Shortly after this. two other
churches-Be thpeor and Salem
came into the field. Until Deem
Der of 1856. the field remained the
same-five churches, one IS miles.
another IL miles away from the par
sonage near Darlington Heights
where Rev. Mr.. WEIGH lived. With
the membership of these five
churches, the area of Mr.. WEIGHS
ministry comprised 875 square
miles.
The wonder is not that Mr.. WEIGH
can preach a good Sermon-many
can do that--but that. for twenty
five and a half years. he has done
more to help his members than any
other pastor the writer has ever
heard of Of course we, in the coun-
try, are accustomed to having our
pastor call rather often to cheer or
console us, to having him the first
and most frequent visitor in time
of sickness or sorrow. What is
unique is that, of those members
who have entered the hospital for
treatment during these IS years,
third. we might say, have been
taken there by Mr. Welch-because
they wanted him with them, be-
cause he knew the hospital and was
glad to take his time and his car.
Did the outdoor faucet freeze and
pust when no plumber could be
found anywhere? Did the grape
vines need pruning, or the power
mower b me temperamental?
"Oh. I'll ask Mr.. WEIGH" Straight
way he was there, with his practi-
cal ideas, his willing hands. and his
merry laugh. Nor, in these days of
the high cost of everything, would a
charge be made, "Oh, I'm glad to
do that for you" he would say.
and, after a short visit, away he
would go to do something for some
other friend. Truly, Rev WEIGH has
worked for love and not for money
All five churches have. within Mr.
WEIGHS pastorate, carried on
building program The first to add
Sunday School rooms was Eureka;
last year they added three more
rooms.
In 1914 Spring Creek Church was
burnt to the ground: in l949 a new
brick church was completed In 1850
this church was completely paid
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-02-19

FORMER President Herbert H oove +,
speaking in Washington recently, said
bluntly that the current inflationary spiral
shows unmistakabIe signs of a depression
agony" like that which overwhelmed his
administration more than twenty five years
ago.
Hoover warned that huge Federal bud
get, such as the one proposed by the Eisen
hover Administration, for fiscal 1858, ne
cessitated high tax levies. Both heavy gov
eminent spending and high taxes add fuel
to the inflationary fire, he said.
Hoover predicted flatly that unless
curb on initiation is created, "old man eco
nomic law" will return with a full equip
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-02-19
Baseball's Great

CTAN (THE MANI MUSIAL, probably
y t lie greatest player in the National
League, has signed his 1857 baseball con-
tract with the St. Louis Cardinals. Reports
indicate Musial will receive about $4,000
for his baseball skils.
Many experts think that Musial is the
best all-around baseball player in the
league, and rank him, in recent years, even
higher than Mickey Mantle. The interesting
thing about Stan Musial is that he has
never had any serious difficulty with the
Cardinals in signing contracts.
Musal is one Of the great figures in
American sports. 1t is always good to see
a true champion who does not pop off,
and make unWise statements, and who con-
ducts himself as gentleman on and off
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-02-19
Celebrate Washington's Birthday

AMERICANS honor the birthday ami
22nd day of February of each year Wash
ington. the first President and the man re-
sponsible more than any other for the sue
cessful establishment of the American Re
public as an Independent country, was
man who quit school at the age of sixteen.
His father had died and left him only
farm on the Rappahannock as an inherit
ance Although his elder brothers had en-
ioyed schooling in England, George was
not fortunate enough to have this advant-
age and began his career as woodsman
and surveyor, working for an Englishman
who was looking after considerable Inherit
ed properties.
Actually, one of Georges brothers did
much to get him started on the road to sue
cess This brother, Lawrence, was in i'll
health when George began his career as
woodsman and surveyor, and in 1851 his
failing health induced George to accompa-
ny him to the Bahamas Though George
stayed with him while, he finally was
forced to bring him back to die, but his
brother made him executor of his will.
Lawrence had also given George his
place in the%Virginia Militia, and, in 1852,
Lieutenant-Governor Dinw d d lie G ave
George a commission as Major and Adult
ant-General, in charge of one Of the four
military districts of the state.
From this beginning, Washington went
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-02-19
THE FARMvLLE (va) HERALD TUESDAY FEBRUARY 49, 1857
Fire Department
Auxiliary Meeting
In POWhatan Tuesday

Women interested in forming
ladies auxiliary for the Powhatan
county volunteer fire department
met Tuesday, February 10, at
7::30 pm. in the Powhatan War Me
mortal building.
The president of the ladies auxili-
airy at Midlothian spoke at the
meeting
Howard o. Chiffon. president of
the fire department. has suggested
formation Of an auxiliary to collect
and distribute clothing to fire vic
Tins, such as was done for the
Grant and Day families, to collect
and distribute toys re-conditioned
by the firemen to needy children at
Christmas time. and to help with
the Firemen's ball.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-02-19
POWhatan to Trade
23-Year-Old Truck

Permission to trade the 23-year-
old fire truck in on a newer model
was granted Monday by the board
of supervisors.
Julian Bowles, fire chief, and
Howard o. Chiffon, fire department
president. made the request to re-
place the fire truck bought by the
board of supervisors.
A new fire truck was purchased
last year by the fire department
Tentative plans call for the purchase
of used tWo-ton truck, and the
transfer of equipment from the fire
truck to the replacement truck.
Total cost Of the operation has been
estimated at $500, with $500 for a
truck and $500 for the transfer of
equipment.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-02-19

the field. This sort Of stuff is good for the
nations youth and for the game of baseball
itself.
We noted about a year ago that it was
good to see Ted Williams playing another
year Of baseball. Ted is more Of a con-
troversia figure than is Musial, but he
has been such a standout performer that
he is almost legendary figure and, GER
tainly, one of the games all-time stars.
To MusiaPs credit is his record of good
craftsmanship, clean play and a somewhat
model performance for youngsters to fol-
low. He is no doubt worth $4,000 to the
Cardinals. Moreover, it is always thrill
to see an $80,000-ball player up there at
bat. We are glad to have the opportunity of
seeing Stan in action for another year at
least
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-02-19

In addition to making plans for
easier and cheaper movement Of
our production into our own do
meStic consumer channels. l fore
cast that we will also take steps
to sell more American made pro-
ducts abroad. These products are
urgently needed in many parts Of
the world where disease is ram
pant because of food and other
deficiencies. However, no plan has
yet succeeded which would make
SURPRISES in some nations availa-
bic to needy people in other ma
tons, without upsetting the eco
nomic balance between individual
countries or groups of countries.
We must help solve the pro-
blem Of the growing imbalance
between the have" and the
have mot" nations. Communism
has made great strides in Europe,
Asia, and Africa largely because
Soviet leaders have been so sue
cessful in pointing to the self
ish and wasteful' living standards
in the u. S. American movies
shown abroad are largely respon-
sible for this. Positive steps to-
ward solving the problem of in
ternational distribution would
thereby remove the greatest grew
ance upon which Communism
feeds.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-02-19
Letters To Editor
Heights Reader Measures A Man

for-the cost was about $4,000 THE
building today would cost about
SIS ,000.) That year an electric organ
was bought.
In 1858 Mt, Tirzah added eight
Sunday School rooms. and in 1855
Bethpeor added vestibule and two
Sunday School rooms. All of this
building was done without any long
term indebtedness; most of it was
almost a cash transaction.
While pastor of the Spring Creek
field, Rev. WEIGH has baptized al
most 600, and has received into the
church by letter or statement more
than 200.
In addition to his varied and siren
uous work as pastor, Rev WEIGH
has done his share Of associational
work. For eight years he served on
the Board of Missions and Educa-
ton; for six years as secretary Of
the Extension Board From 1941 to
1913 he was Moderator of the Apo
mattox Association. He is now a
member Of the Virginia Baptist
Board Of Missions and Education, as
the representative Of the Appomat-
tox Association.
Now that he has decided to re-
tire, Rev, WEIGH says: II have had
several opportunities to go to other
fields, but l feel that, in the few
years that are left to me, can per-
haps serve best in supply and evan
gelistic work"
Elizabeth Singleton
Darlington Heights
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-02-19
SEA Names Delegates

Amelia High School SEA last week
named three delegates to the state
SEA convention to be held at Mary
Washington College March Is and
l6.
Janice Woods will serve ASA dis
cussion group leader. and Audrey
ellis will be secretary of the group.
Mary Lee Warmer viii be the third
representative.
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Arizona and New Mexico:
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On Aqe,,da For Campaign Grand Prize A1uard Winners


nay River to Tadoussac, St. Simeon and on to Muir
ray Bay. Arrive Quebec 6:45 pm. Room with bath
at first class hotel.
FRIDAY, AUG. % After breakfast special cars will
take CFU Group to the Shrine of Miracles" Ste.
Anne de Beaupre, and Montmorency Falls. Lunch
and dinner at hotel. Sightseeing trip in afternoon
through historic Old Quebec, visiting old cathedras
and hallowed historic spots
SATURDAY, AUG. "a - All day in Quebec for such
activities may appeal individually. Breakfast and
luncheon at first class hotel Transfer to C.S.L.
terminal, leaving Quebec at 7:15 pm. Dinner aboard
ship dancing and "horse racing last night out.
SUNDAY, AUG rs - Arrive Montreal 700 am,
breakfast aboard ship. Reception will be rendered
here in honor of Group by Society's Montreal and
vicinity Lodges and Nests Details later.
MONDAY, AUG 26 Leave Montreal for Toronto.
Return to United States.
For the Campaign Committee,
STEPHEN F. BRKICH Chairman
PHILIP VUKELICH, Secretary