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The Supai weekly news. (Supai, Ariz.) 195?-1958, 1957-05-08

N7y 70 % % Rain
MIC.
Comet Seen Here
be en- watching the Comet in the
northern sky. This Comet will
not be seen again for over 40
years. Comets Will not nurt us
SO do not be afraid. There are
many, many comets in the sky.
They are different sizes end
some are 100, 900 miles across.
me tail on SONG comets is very
Long; some are THOUSANDS and
even millions Of Wiles long.
Guy Marshe1l came home last ''l'0
Thursday afternoon. They wore
at IT hOQuf Tank.
When Mr.. Gohrer came 10 Supa1
last week wi tn two fri ends he
SAID hey saw antelope, deer,
end turkeys up near the cedar
trees on the plateau.
senry Hanna came home with the
Mail yesterday. He had an o.
Grafton on one eye and he is
: gettln along alright.
F5a1n1l ton Grounds rode all the
way from Peach Springs to Supal
q cOunle Of weeks ago. He tra-
ve1ed about 80 miles on horse
back.
DelmCr Uqualla had q horse race
st noon today wi tn his uncle
Bert. Delmor's feet do not
reach the stirrups but he sure
can ride along with the best Of
the cowboys.
Joseph, -Delbert, ard Velma are
proud Of their new shoes and
clothes they just received.
Maggie and Reed brought Aurel1a
Ann home from Peach Springs Last
Thursday ri ght. She is fine end
S a very pretty baby girl. ~
Monte and wa1l1n went away for
short trip Last week. Monte
rode w the long Trail wi tn the
big fellows; he had his .bedro1l
tied or behind his saddle.
Raymond Pute soy was bucked off
q wild horse down At the ROdeo
N1n~ ~ -
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-05-28
Politics Is Politics

POLITICS being what it is, a candidate
for office can depend upon his record
being aired before the public. The unfor-
tunate part is that a misdeed too often Is
emphasized far out of its proportion and
the good that a man has done is overlook
ed. It results in a complete misinterpreta-
ton of the record. Not only in politics is
this true. We have seen some men who have
lived exempIatory lives, serving their fell
lowmen. their families and their
ties for a long period, damned by one mis-
take Of human frallty.
Something of this sort is happening to
Howard G. Gilmer, Democratic candidate
for attorney general in the forthcoming
primary. We hold no brief for Gilmer. He
should be able to stand on the unsullied
part Of his past record. He is a graduate
Of Hampden-Sydney College, has practiced
law in his home town of Pulaski for %
years. He has served as president Of the
Virginia Bar Association. He was United
States District Attorney for the Western
District for 8 years. His reputation in his
hometown and among the people of the
Southwest who have known him all of his
life is excellent. His political opponents
have not questioned either his ability, his
honesty, or his integrity as a public officer
or a private professional man.
VIII this long record Of service go for
naught in the minds of a critical public?
He made a mistake. either unwittingly,
or because of error of judgement. His mis-
take was not one Of illegalitv, but for the
4 most part a mistake of circumstance.
He endorsed some kind Of an insurance
policy being offered by a personal friend.
He wrote letters to several personal
friends Introducing the friend. He became
county director Of the insurance company
and was paid a fee based upon the amount
Of business sold in the county. He did what
l02 other Virginians have done, became an
agent or director for a life insurance COM
pany, legally registered with the Bureau
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-05-28

of Insurance Of the State Corporation
Commission These V%irginians, outstand-
citizens, represented various occupations
lawyers, business men, bankers, insurance
agents, etc, Democrats and Republicans.
To say that none of these Virginians are
suitable to hold public office because they
endorsed this insurance policy would be a
bit harsh, for their actions were entirely
legal and above board.
1t is quite true that the Virginia Bar As
sociation's committee on ethics ~disapprov-
ed this practice. The Bar Association COM
mittee's report was made November 30,
1856 following a request of a hypothetical
case. 1t was not directed at Mr.. Gilmer, but
at the practice. For a year the decision was
not made public. After the decision was
published, Mr.. Gilmer desisted from furth-
er activity and cancelled his agreement
with the company.
The difference in Mr.. Gilmer's case is
that he is a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for attorney general. T h e
stones are being thrown entirely at him. In
fairness to him and. to those who have en-
dorsed him, and who do endorse him. the
entire record should be weighed - both
his long and faithful service and his error
in judgment.
If we have stated the case fairly and
correctly, and we think we have relying
upon best information, we believe that Mr..
Cline is not disqualified as a candidate,
and we expect to support him as long as
he is a candidate.
We know nothing Of the particular in
surance policy involved in this matter, but
we understand it has been withdrawn from
the market. If it is a questionable policy
then the Virginia Life Insurance Agents
Association has performed a service to the
people, and the incident has produced a
ruling on ethical standards by the Virgin
la Bar Association. Other lawyers and bus
inessmen will not fall into the same error.
Let's get on with a discussion of issues. not
Of personalities.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-05-28
Get Behind Tobacco Bill

TOBACCO growers in the Virginia dark
fired belt have advocated for years that
Type II be separated from Kentucky and
Tennessee types %, q and "a. The rea-
son Type p is in demand, the other
types are IN surplus. Yet when acreage cuts
are determined the four types are con
sidered as one.
Congressman Abbitt has succeeded in
prlzlng HB 1859 from the agricultural sub
committee, which provides in effect that
TYPE Fl viii be considered on its own mer-
ITS to control supply and demand.
The bill. if enacted, has several other
hurdles to Jump. 1t must be approved by
the full agricultural committee. 1t is be-
heved that this approval will be had. 1t
must then be passed by the House and the
Senate and signed by the President.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-05-28
Babson Discusses Business Opportunities

Babson Park. Mass. May %. Dur
ing the past winter | have used nv
spare time trying to decide what
industries have the best opportuni-
ties Among these. the following
seem the leaders, The oil industry,
represented by any Of the large
companies. The chemical industry.
N which | consider the American
Agricultural Chemical Co. of Florida
one Of the best. Household heating
by uranium, with American Radi-
ator and Standard Sanitary the most
conservative and National u. S.
Radiator perhaps the best specu-
latlon- E~lectronics and thermody-
namics, with Westinghouse Air
Brake perhaps the best speculation.
h,arthmoying machinery. with Cat
erpillar Tractor the most specu-
latlve and International Harvester
perhaps the most conservative pur-
chase. The mlcrowave industry. of
winch Hughes Products of Los Ange-
les and the MQtorola Co. of Chicago
are among the leaders. Greeting
cards, with a Gibson. Hallmark. or
Norcross trademark, The broadcast
ing of power for small kitchen
utensils may be developed by the
Radio Corporation of America.
Reasons for the Above Selections
There II four basic factors which
/ am considering in selecting these
industries.
Cl Labor Shortage. This will con-
tinue due to the desire for four
more years Of education and for
retirement at s., and TO other fac
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-05-28
n

U. s. blondes. never short Oh
ideas. have come up with a new
way to win flattery, Thanks to ex-
ploring home designers. blondes now
find that certain types of wall deco
rations are more flattering to their
fair complexion. For instance, wood
paneled walls OF soft-tond west
coast hemlock. finished a la natural,
make a blonde look twice as at
tractive. Why? Because the pastel
shades Of this natural wood do not
rob the fair-haired damsel of her
delicate cQloring but heighten ii in
stead.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-05-28
No Blind Democrat
Says Reader

Editor of Herald:
Re: Double Check OF
May q, 1857
Not that it makes any difference
but just because it Is stupid as
hell, | refer TO the remarks of
J. Marvin Brown concerning How
ard Gilmer.
I am a Democrat if there is one
in Virginia. but when it comes to
We Democrats ''got to stick to-
gether'' regardless Of who is run
ming. then it is later than we think.
Howard elmer sold his birthright
for a mess of pottage and he should
be willing to eat it.
enclose a Committee Report Of
Virginia State Bar Association in
which Howard Gilmer is censored
for his actions. Also copy Of action
taken by the Roanoke Association of
Life Underwriters on this matter,
which are self-explanatory.
Howard Gilmer had no more bust
ness with a license to sell life in
surance than | would have with a
license to practice law. The license
was necessary SO the agent, Ed
Lambert. could make a rebate to
Howard Gilmer and not violate our
insurance laws. Do we want a man
for Attorney General who gets down
that low to poach on the life in
surance for the sake Of a few dol
lars? If We do, then we will deserve
what we get and We should be on
the lockout 10 see that Howard
doesn't get into the pay Of the
NAAcP while being Attorney Gen
eral.
Sorry, but Marvin missed the bal
that time and it seems to me the
Herald should have back-stopped a
little better than they did.
q. B. Felty
Lynchburg. Va.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-05-28

proper grading. Anytime there ms,
be discovered a completely new
revolutionary system of education
Colleges will cease as residence
schools and become day schools
with elaborate parking facilities.
" Automobiles and Parking
Unless the trend for larger car
and automobile accidents soon turr
downward, with greatly increasing
-four lane" highways. the automo.
bile industry will be leveling off
There will be more money in pro
viding parking facilities than in the
sale of automobiles.
49, Community Churches. The
Church is the hope of America. but
young people are giving less atten-
ton to formal creeds and the old
rehglouS m a S. Denominations
are meaning less to the coming
generation. forecast a great
growth in community churches at.
tended by a large number of people
Of different denominations. Churches
VIII be located adjacent to munich
pal Fairgrounds, lakes. rivers, etc.
90 Shopping Centcrs for retail
stores will be followed by brain cen
tiers for insurance companies, legal
firms. architects. etc. The suburban
population definitely will increase.
attracting churches. YMCA's. and
other organizations. IS well Is re-
tai stores. As the working popula-
ton grows and working hours
lessen. the time given to sports will
increase; in fact. the sale Of sport
ing goods will increase. Stores in
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-05-28

Tobacco growers, interested in this bill,
can help its passage by writing to the Vir-
glnia congressman and senators, giving
support to the Bill 1859.
Senator Harry F. Byrd and Senator A.
Willis Robertson receive mail at the Senate
Office Building, Washington, D. c. The
ten Virginia congressman, Edward J.
Robson, Jr., Porter Hardy, Jr., J. Vaughan
Gary, W.. NJ Abbitt, VIM. NJ. Tuck, Rich
ard H. Poff, Burr P. Harrison, Howard w.
Smith, Pat Jennings and Joel T. Broyhill,
may be addressed at House Office Build
ing, Washington, d. C. A letter to all of
these members of Congress by tobacco
groWers will aid in correcting this Unequal
lty which has existed for years. Write to-
day if you want to help enact House Bill
1859.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-05-28
Double Check

The President of the United
States, having answered the $4,000
questions, now tries for the 70
billion. This IS positively the larg-
est g~ive-away ever to be put over
TV it's laid all others in the
shade the contestant evidently
does not understand the question,
nor do the judges understand the
answers.
One British comment puts it 1T
is good for the human race to be
subject to worry, anxiety and dis
satisfaction take another dose
you amt seen nothin' yet. We got
more people on relief than during
any peak Of the nations largest
depression, yet We have Stigma
tlsm SO bad we read and believe
any headline which says Every
thing Just fine" Possibly the onl,
people who could be smilingly hap
by would be those Bermuda states
men IN the face of world con.
ditionS today.
I personally attended a won.
derful banquet by the American
Oil Company at Hotel Monticelk
in Charlottesville. va. we hae
a convoy from Farmville. I wish
to thank Mrs. +. M. Whitlock, Ec
Simpson for their fine treatmen.
to Doubls Check. 1t was a thrill
and we all know sumpin'
AMOCO IS the BEST gasoline Of
the market, use IL,
Thanks for reading
AEo1-,tn D..,rn
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-05-28
Mortgaged to Hit
Or Maybe Below

Editor. The Farmville Herald:
Quote. from Senator Byrd's
speech:
The 275 billion dollar Federal
debt equals the full assessed value
Of all the land. all the buildings. all
the mines, all the machinery, all
the factories. all the livestock,
everything of tangible value in the
United States Of America"
The Senator has also pointed out
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-05-28

David Lawrence, editor Of the
United States News and World Re-
port. is to be the commencement
speaker at the University of Ala
bama.
A true conservative, Mr.. Law
renee knows. as some don't, that
America has come to be earth's
great place and has earth's greatest
part to play. He knows. also. that
this age of mass and machine i'm
poses new social tasks on society.
And he knows that only by taking
cognizance of these two facts rather
than ignoring them can our basic
way of liberty. enterprise and indi-
vidualism be saved. He is neither
a Fair Dealer nor a reactionary pos
ing as only conservative, He is a
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-05-28

tors which will offset the population
growth. This will further strengthen
the power of labor unions.
t2) Attenuation. At first glance
this should cause unemployment
but automation will be so expensive
that it will come about only slowly
Furthermore. although automation
reduces greatly the number of EN-.
ployees needed, yet the quality OF
the employees needed will be con-
siderably upgraded. Attenuation for
many years will barely offset the
possible shortage of labor under
present conditions.
49, Initiation. We ought to fight in
~flation in any form. but it will
Slowly creep up on us. resulting in
a gradual increase in the cost OF
living. OF curse if World War III
should come. the value OF the
dollar viii drop from so cents to
Is cents, but I am not looking for
anything like this now.
40 Government Expenses. bar
ring World War III. should hold
fairly steady. The development of
missiles should reduce defense ex-
penses in both the Navy and Army.
This should offset any increase aris-
ing from the growth OF bureaucratic
government.
Other Trends TO Watch
ID Higher Education will be con-
sidered q necessity. Not only win
teachers receive higher salaries, but
they must work harder to earn the
same by having double sessions. by
the further $ of television, and BY
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-05-28
Letters To Editor
"Old Timer
Nostalgia

Editor of Herald.
l enjoyed immensely your (rising)
Old Timer account of Main street
and l wonder if your readers would
be interested in my article Of some
20 years ago about Main street. Lots
Of them never read it. Wish | could
write more, but I'm a mess. Hopin'
U.R. the Same.
John N. Ware
Rome. Ga.
Editors note: The Real Old Timer,
John Ware. wrote a series Of recOl-
iections. We have them on file and
will pull them out for republication.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-05-28

that other debts Of the Government
brings the primary and secondary
obligations to the staggering total
of s525. 600. 900 600. He says we are
mortgaged to the hilt. ! believe they
are hitting below the ''hilt.
Matthew Kenny
Gainesville. Va.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-05-28

the downtown metropolitan cities
Will gradually appeal more to men
who have not the time to visit shop
ping centers. With ~self-service prop
erly developed, there will always be
a field for ~self-service specially
stores, variety stores, and the up-to-
date dime store in the dense
downtown districts of all cities.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1957-05-28
JOHN TEMPLE GRAVES
This MOrninu
modern American

modern American.
Our Alabama University reveals
a noble point Of view On both
Southern and American issues when
it takes him for commencement
speaker.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-06-07
GASKINS RETIRES SECOND
TIME FROM FED. SERVICE

George Gaskins, civilian security
guard at Hampton Roads Army
Terminal, Norfolk Va. retired last
week with Federal service totaling
more than 90 years. Included are
"a years with the. Coast Guard
from which he retired, in August
1915.
Mr.. Gaskins was presented his
retirement, certificate by Colonel
Lloyd w. Brenneman along with the
terminal commanders commenda-
ton upon his years of service. A
resident of Buxton, he began his
Federal career with enlistment in
the Coast Guard on April 10, 1919.
He left this service November 80,
1921, and resumed it in June 1924,
continuing through July 1915. He
came to this Norfolk Army install
lation July IL, 1851.
Also present for the retirement
ceremony was Chief of Police
Wade B. Brown, Mr.. Gaskins' civil
ian supervisor.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-06-07
WANcHEsE PERSONALS

A. p. Tillett is a patient in the
Marine Hospital, Norfolk.
Brenda Daniels is visiting Linda
Murray at Arapahoe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walton Williams
and children of Elizabeth City
were week end guests Of Mr.. Will
liams' parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gage
Williams.
Mrs. Sibyl Sawyer of Norfolk
spent the week end with her moth
er, Mrs. Emma Daniels, who re-
turned with her for visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Daniels
and son Billy of Norfolk were
week end guests of Mr.. Daniels
mother, Mrs. Nettie Daniels.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Daniels of
Norfolk were week end guests of
Mr.. Daniels parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Kalb Daniels.
Mr.. and Mrs. Basil Daniels, Ber-
nard Daniels and Mrs. Ethel Til
lett were in Norfolk Tuesday.
Mrs. Willie Etheridge Sr. visit
ed Mrs. George Payne at Stumpy
Point Tuesday.
Mrs. Royden Tillett is visiting
her daughter, Jackie Forehand, at
Nashville.
Mrs. Wick Wickenhuirle and
Rowena Midget have returned
from Reidsville, where they visit
ed Mrs. Rebcca O'Neal.
Mrs. Erley Gallop and daughter
Lena and Mrs. Roscoe Gallop were
in Norfolk Monday.
Misses Hattie Hayman and An
dy Scarborough were in Norfolk
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Scarbor-
ough were at Hateras Sunday.
George and Elana Scarborough
are visiting their grandmother,
Mrs. Lorena Meekins at Hatteras.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Kee and
baby of Norfolk were week end
guests of relatives here Sunday.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-06-07
LITTLE BOY OPENS CAR DOOR,
FALLS, GETS A BROKEN LEG

Robert Fuqua, three-year-old
son of Mrs. Rennie Fuqua who
lives near Fort Raleigh sustained
broken left leg when he fell from
the automobile driven by his moth
er Thursday of last week. While en-
route home from Manteo, the little
boy managed to open a rear door
of the car and fell out on the road
The little boy, who sustained SER
ious injuries when he was acct
dentally burned at the age of two,
was on the eve of going to hos
pital for treatment to restore the
use of his left hand.
The boy was treated last week
by DR.. w. w. Harvey, Jr. and
taken to Elizabeth City hospital.
where he may remain for as long
as six weeks.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-06-07
FRISCO PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. U. w. Price and
daughter TO Norfolk were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Austin
Thursday and Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Jeranko
arrived Thursday to spend the
summer.
Alonzo Burrus spent the week
end in Norfolk to be near his wife,
who is a patient at the Marine
Hospital.
CIVIC. Hilton Austin, U.S.N.,
row stationed on the Ranger" at
Newport News, visited his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Aus
tin, the week end.
Dennit Ransom Jr. arrived from
Raleigh, where he was a student
It N. C. State College. He left
Sunday for Norfolk to work this
summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Barnette
nave returned to Norfolk after
pending several days here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Robinson
md son visited in Atlanta last
eek.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Austin are
listing Mrs. Austin's father in
'orfolk.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-06-07
FORMER MANTEO BOY is
GRADUATE AT BEULAH

Ronald Cox, formerly of Man.
teo, but now living in the North
Carolina hills at Beulah with his
mother and his stepfather, DR.. and
Mrs. C. F. Harris, graduated or
May 90 from the Beulah High
School. His brother, Jackie Cox
of Manteo attended the exercises.
Jackie was accompanied to Beulah
by his cousins, Shirley and Valez
Smith, who have gone to Beulah to
live with the HAIRLESS, Mrs. Har-
ris being their aunt; also by his
newphew and niece, Tommy and
Christine Fearing.
Ronald attended school in Man
teo for several years, having NOV
ed with his family to Beulah in
the late winter.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-06-07
I'M. L. RHINESTONE FUNERAL
HELD AT MANTEO ON SUN.

After an illness of some Is years
Montague Leroy Pennystone sue.
cumbed at 6:15 pm. Friday of last
week in a Norfolk hospital. He hao
been living for the past year in
Norfolk. He was the husband OF
Mrs. Augusta Peele Pennystone,
and left one son, M. L., Jr. He had
lived in Dare County from time to
time for some 25 years, but was
born in Burlington, VT, son OF
Mary O'Neal and John Joseph Pen
nystone.
The funeral was conducted at
pm. in Mt. Olivet Methodist
Church by the pastor. Rev. l.. A.
Aitken. Mrs. Raymond Wescott al
the organ. Hymns sung were "The
Lord is My Shepherd" and "Jesus
Saviour Pilot Me-" The casket was
covered with a pail of red and
white carnations and ferns. Bur-
ial was in the family plot in Man
teo.
While he had been i'll for Is
years, he had born up bravely I'M
der the circumstances. He had suf-
fered from lung ailment, and
had spent most of the period of ILL
ness in hospitals. About year ago,
the family moved to Norfolk where
the son, and Mrs. Pennystone are
employed.
Attending the funeral from out
of town were several relatives of
the family from Norfolk and Bur-
lington, N. c. The pail bearers
were r. D. Sawyer, w. w. Tark-
ington, E. E. Meekins, r. G. Nix
on, Sam Midget and M. X. Fear
ing. Jr.