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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-09-06

ADAIR, ARTHUR c. A special COM
a municatlon Of National
M Lodge, No. IL, r. A. A. NJ,
IN is hereby called for Mon
AMNN day, September 8, 1868, at
%NN 1880 pm, Masonic Temple,
NJ 18th st and N. Y. ave
" NV, for the purpose Of
conducting the last Masonic rites for
our late brother. ARTHUR c. ADA1R.
JAMES o. FRYE, w. M.
FRED M. BOOTH, Secy.
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ALEXANnER, HATTIE HANsBOR.

HATTIE HANsBOR.
OUCH. On Saturday. September o
1858, HATTIE HANSBOROUGH
ALEXANDER, OF 1888 Wallach pl
Alexander. mother Of Claudius w
Alexander, Mrs. Catherine A. vii.
hanson. Clarence F., Mrs. Doris A
Mcclellan and Mrs, Louise A. Keets,
and grandmother OF Guy F. William
son. She also is survived by other
relatives and friends. Notice OF
funeral later. Arrangements BY
Jarvis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-09-06

ED Z. A special communi-
cation Of Harmony Lodge,
No. IL +. A. A. M, will
be held at the Masonic
Temple, 18th st. and N. Y.
ave. NV, on Monday, Sep
TENDER 8, at / pm, for the
purpose Of attending the
Of our late brother, FRED
}. Members Of the lodge are
to attend. BY order OF
ter, Harold Tunick.
r. ZIMMERMAN. Secy.
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ANDEhSUN, ANNIE ,. On Weunes.
SNHbE ssgSsSpS 81 so71o I S6o ASN I1.ns
ave. NV. daughter Of the late
Daniel and Jane jackson, wife Of
the late Rev. Jesse H. Anderson. de-
voted sister Of Mrs. Nancy J. Con-
nieces, Mrs. Magdaline Bailey and
Miss Julia Flemming: one nephew.
Mr.. Jesse Flemming. and three god.
children, many other relatives and
friends. After pm. Saturday, Sep
late residence. Funeral services / 80
pm. Sunday. September a., at the
First Baptist Church in Rosslyn. Va,
the Rev. Henry Houston ofaciating.
Memorial Cemetery. Arransements
BY the Frazier Funeral Home, $3.50
Rhode Island ave. NV. 9
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1 sepitemS ese 1, less. at his residence
62OS Sheridan St, Riverdale Hills,
Nd, RUSSELL W. BEAN, beloved
husband q Bessie g; Bean 2. s ano
is survived BY his mother, Cora
Bean: three sisters, Ruth Mcclure,
Beulah Mas and Julia Bridgeman,
and two grandchildren. Ronald and
Funeral Home, 4730 Baltimore ave,
Hyattsville. Nd, on Monday, Sep:
tember s, at IL am. Relatives and
friends invited. Interment Fort Lin
eoJ,. Taraatarv
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ssptember 3. less MRS. Emily ).
HUGHES, formerly Of 500 10th st.
ne. beloved mother Of Mrs. Cath
crime A. Franks Of McKay's Beach,
Nd. Archie B. Hgges Of Arlington,
ington, d. c.; sister of Mrs. jose
phine M. Hamacher Of McKay's
Beach. Nd She also is survived
by two grandchildren. Friends may
call at the Lee Funeral Home, 4th
st. and Mass. ave. ne, where sefv-
Ices will be held on Tuesday, Sep
TENDER o, at IL am. Interment Con-
gressional Cemetery. 3
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AUSTIN, VAL0ROUs GAGE; On e. FTI-
d ensc;e. sos Dale dr. SILVER Spring,
loved husband OF Mae C.. Austin, son
Of Mrs. Blanche ! Austin and the
Robert M. Austin Of Washington,
D. c. Services at the. 8: H.. Hines
Funeral Home, 2901 14th st. NV.
(parking facilities). on Monday, Sep
TENDER 8, at l pm. Interment Fort
lincoln Cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-09-06

Y, ANNIE J. All members Of
Bethel Household Of Ruth,
No. 1710, @. U. o. Of o. r,
are hereby notified Of the
passing Of Inmate ANNIE
J. ANDERSON. Funeral
services will be held on
Sunday, September a, 1858,
pm. ct First Baptist Church
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SON, ANNIE. omcers snt
members Of Ruth Chapter,
No. s, o. 3. g., are hereby
notified to attend the fu-
~ neral Of the late ANNIE
ANDERSON to be held
Sunday, September z, 1858,
at ! pm. at the First
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ANDERSON dsE ssSt.m nSnR T. 1855 q ERdE
w. ANDERSON, wife Of the, late
Chandler p. Anderson, formerly Of
New York City; mother OF Mrs.
Harriet Long and Chandler p. Ander-
son, jr.: sister Of Alice Ward Riano
of Oregon: Harriet Webster Of Ar
lington, Va, and Margaret W. Long
Of washington, D. C, Services will
be held at st. Johns Episcopal
Church, Lafayette Square, on Mon
terment York Village, Me.
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tember q, 1865, at Suburban. Hos
pital. FRED Z. KoTZ. Of .13004
Falkland drive, Rockville, Nd. the
K sSe father Of james Z. Kots Of
Alexandria, Va: brother Of Mrs.
D. C., Mrs. Russell Kiracofe Of
Moorefield, W. Va. Mrs. Stephen
Dudas Of wardensville. W. Va, He
Friends may call at the Lee Funeral
Home. 4th St, and Massachusetts
ave. ne, until 10 pm, Sunday,
September z. Services win be held
on Monday, September 8, at the
wardensviIle Methodist Church. War
interment wardensville Cemetery.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-02-01

Elizabeth ii who awarded her
the tournament trophy IN a ges-
ture which received worldwide
publicity And after her Forest
Hills victory for the U 5 IT,
tie she was Warmly greeted by
Vice President Richard Nixon.
In fact. the only seiDa X AL
thea suffered during 1857 came
al the hands Of her former me-
mcsis, Shirley Fry Miss Fly
acieated her IN the finals Of the
Australian tournament IN Jan
gary Since then however. Mss
Fry has quit the court and Miss
Gibson went on 10 become
queen Of the sod
The overwhelming choice Of
the writers Althea received 42O
out Of a possible BIO points IN
the AP poll As winner Of the
poll She VIII rccclvdcd two tro-
phies the Frcdrick C. Miller
award and the Babe Dickerson
Zaharias trophy
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-02-01
AGGIES win
OVER WINSTON

GREENSBORO. n c. The
ANT College Aeeics whipped
Winston Salem Teachers Col
loge 63-54 in a thrilling has
hC,ba'l games played here last
Monday night al the ChaAes
Moore Gymnasium
Little Joe Howell The Aggics'
candidate for all CIAA sclcc-
ton, busted the n p-and tuck
battle wide open IN the last 10
minutes OF play as he dropped
long outside shots ong with
easy lay ups He scored l5-
points in the last stanza. nine
in the first period for a total
Of "a for the evening This ran
hl- total for the leames 10
go and even 20-point average
per game His ball-handlng
was equally superb as hc pass
cd OFT many easy shots 10 his
tcammate. Herbert GREY. who
dropped Is points himself
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-02-01

Bobby Lane. slick boxing
LIGHT heavy with a yen to be a
kayo artist. will shoot for the
biggest upset win of his career
when he battles Chuck Spieser
in the 10 round feature match
Saturday night al the new
Light Guard Armory. 4400 +.
Eight Mile Road near Ryan Ri,
Promoter c. w Smith has
put together a strong support
ing card that is topped by a
special l0-roundcr between
Johnny Summerln and Wayne
Womochil two big men with
big punches.
johnny Powell. former state
AAU and Golden Gloves king,
VIII encounter Pcro Bradley.
veteran middlcwcight of New
Orleans. in the 5-round main
preliminary. Ed Gregory, an
o,hcr promising DctIot young
,tCr will meet frankie Trueso'
Cleveland wclterweight, in d 4
ound bout. One more four
roundcr VIII complete the card,
which viii begin At $3.50 pm.
Fight men coneede that Lane
hes a rea chence Of upset
TING Spieser. despite the fact
that the former Olympic lumi.
nary is rated high among the
challengers for Archie Moore's
light heavyweight title. They
Gle two big advantages that
Lane will have:
/. AT 6 foot. he will nave ad
vdniage in reach over Spieser'
who is 5 foot 10. Lane has the
STYLE TO make the most OF this
edge: He is fast-moving sfYl-
isl who can jab and run ali
niqhf. If he can make Spieseer
FIGHT on the outside. he should
he hard 10 whip.
Lane himself. however, says
he intends to trade wallops
with Spieser He fancics HIM
SELF as a Knockout puncher Ills
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-02-01
Bobby Lane Meets
Chuck Spieser Here

record OF Is kno,kouts in "a
victories Including four kay
oeS in six wins in 1850 sup
ports this. On the other hand,
Spieser can do plenty of dam
age himself in a smuggling match.
3 Lane has kept busy. He en-
eaged in cigh; touch matches
in 1857 while Spie or was taxi
ing part in only two bouts,
which lasted a total of less than
five rounds Spicser hasn't
fought since April Lanes last
match was his donrybrook with
Angelo Defends in December.
Spicscr deserves Ia rank a.
the iavorite. Despite his unex-
pcctcd loss To Tony Anthony
last Spring. his overall record
is among the best in boxing
today. He has won 20 and post
"a one draw IN 26 starts. Amons
his vac inns are such standouts
as Will Hocpncr. Willie Troy,
Paddy Young, Andy Maylield
ald Frank DcGrazio.
Spcler is a wicked body
prnoher His chances for VIC
tory depend largely upon his
ability to get in close where
ht can whale away at Lane 5
middle. II Sp cSer can stay on
top OF Lane. he is expected to
wear his foe down with his
constant punching.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-02-01
Announces
Grid Slate

BATON ROUGE. louisiana
A w Mumford athletic d.
rector and head football coach
of Southern University an
nounced this week l0-game
schedule for the 1853 j. guar
Footballers included the sched-
ule is the appearance for the
first time of Jackson State Coz
lege of Mississippi, replacing
Langston University who with
drew from the SWAC, effec-
tive at the close Of the past
season.
Langston pulled out of the
Southwest Conference and be-
came affiliated with the Ok
lahoma intercollegiate Confer
ence.
Baton Rouge area fans will
get their first glimpse of the
1858 Jaguars on October IL,
when they host the Xavier Uni
versity Gold Rush. in the first
of four home tits
Jackson will play here on
October %, with Wiley here
on November Is and Florida 4
and M on November %
Oddly enough. the So sched-
ule has the same November
look as last year. with Tennes
see State. Wiley. Florida A
and M and Prairie View on con
secutive weekends
Following a first game lost
"a Texas Southern the Jaguars
won five .strtight then drop
ped consecutive weekend games
to Tennessee. Wiley and Flori-
"a, before upsettine Prairie
View in the seasons finale.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-02-01

free OF charge, the name of ON,
such highly qualified player
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-02-01
Hampton Swim
Team Victorious

Hampton, Va. Hampton In
s'isuie SWIMMING ~ scored
a i5-4l upsc, vie Dry ovt! faT-
orol Morgan Sta'e College
baltimore deNndins CIAA
champions. in close lacrt last
Saturday in the lamp
Recreation Building.
The meet consisted of 10 ev-
cnts. including two relays.
Hampton swept both relays,
won three first pieces. four
seconds and four thirds for the
victory edge Morgan won five
firsts four seconds and four 3rds
but lost the heavily weighted
relays which counted seven
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-02-01
Hampton Slate
Spring Practice

Hampton Va. ~ Beginning
February ! for the first time in
seven wears, Hampton Institute
viii hold spring football prac-
tee Coach Ben VII, ey announ-
cement this week.
We hope 10. attract new men
as well as veteran members of
the team. WhaIeY explained.
ii will be especially good for
bringing up players who did
no. see a LOT OF action lest year.
Wen stress the fundamental S:
blocking. isekling. running. pass
ing in this about effort 10 inn
prove team play" he continued.
According "a Whalcy. many
colleges in the ClAA have spring
practice The decision 10 resume
spring pr. clice oi Hampton is
part of an overall effort to
Strengthen the Pnaie eleven In
last seasons pay Hamp on Won
1 lost >. IN improvement over
The previous years 27 record.
Assisting Whalcv with the
practice sessions Will be J Nor
gan Griffin backficld coach, and
Dr. Herman y Nelson. end
coach and Director of Athletics
for the college. Clyde Clack Jun
Tor from San Antonio. Texas
j. captain-clcci OF the 1858 tcsm
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-02-01

noS'on tcaamatc when he was
Lleln three years ago. God
NY nc TO Detroit i'm the
n'he plyaer trade between the
'wo clubs in 1855. He is the
oh'y player the Wings secured
III me swap W:io is s,.h in a
Detroit uniform.
me husky Toronto blond is
rsiriek product. He was first
sp0iied by Ronger General Man
asei, Muzz Peirick. while play
,'s ior Tacoma in the Western
.eesue in 1851. When Muzz at
IMPLIED TO purchase him for
NV NV FORK. he discovered tibet
s S.uer brother. Lynn. has already
Tv n' him fer The Bruins.
r';s ss ai'er e single season of
,. league hockey. Godfrey
WIS in the big time.
bis warren Is primarily noted for
MS hard hittr.g taclivs. .ie is
NJ, sung puck carrier but has
m,s ' yel learned to develop his
'ushlng potential
OF, a =, smiling. affable. rather
i "' , young man. Godfrey
~, VIC ialher OF two. Tic spent
",t past summer in Dctroi pur-
ing technical studies.
camo east happy distinction
Lin"da 'lom having equalled Ted
10 l "' penalty minutes mark
men, MA 'he club in that depart
vas 'as' season. In fact he
h, me ne iirst defense man To
mo- o',ron's top penalty gettcr
u'ck in 1857 '"''''o '''
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-02-01
Ca. Gov. Revives
Bias Sport Bill

ATLANTA GOV Marvin
Ggiffn Of Georgia has declared
himself in favor Of . bill design
ed TO prevent the mixing of
races in sports In Georgia.
The bill. which was endorsed
also by the Georgia State Rights
Council. is substitute proposal
To- a similar one defeated in
the General Assembly last year
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-02-01
Vote AIthea Gibson
Top Female Athlete

NEW YORK Althea Glib
son. who was voted the top ie-
male athlete OF 1857 in a year
cend poll conducted by the AS
ISOLATED Press. disclosed, fol-
lowing her selection, plans 10
continue playing tennis indefi-
nately.
Pointing out that she is still
irving TO achieve peak form
0 the game Althoa, poised and
conf dent now. said III fee ]
I'm improving my game every
lay She wodks out regularly
lnder the watchful eyes Of her
zach, Sydney Lowellyn, Ne
gro
Regarding her immediate flu
'ure plans. Miss Gibson SAID
nc might tour South America
ome time this year but won't
rlay in the indoor champion
ships here or abroad
Althea's selection by 2l4 Wri-
iers and broadcasfcrs who par
Icipated in the AP poll topped
4 year OF great achievements,
n which she became the first
Negro player 10 win the coveted
Wimbledon tennis Champion
hip She also won the L. s
vomen's singles championship
mother first.
So outstanding was Miss Glib
on's victory at Wimbledon
that she was personally con
sratul. ted by Bri'ian's Queen
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-02-01
- HORT
y H.OTS IN
- PORTS
BY DON RAPHAEL

Johnny Summcrhn set on 4
wooden bench al .hc Motor City
gym and talked frankly about
his chances for a fis:ic come
back
He looked like battler who
had never been aWsy, He Is
muscular and taut. with no ex-
cess fat In the ring he moves
with the authority of an old pro
who has kept sharp by fighting
often. This appearance is de-
ceiving Summerlin hasn't fought
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-02-01
MOTOR CITY FIGHTS

AT the Light Guard Armory
East Eight Mile Road az Ryan
Saturday Night. Feb. l. Chuck
SpIeSer vs.. Bobby Lane, 10 rdS
Johnny Summerlin rs Wayne
Womochl. 10 rdS. Peru Brad
ley Us. Johnny Powell, rds
Floyd Brooks vs.. Jessie Fcgan.
; IDS; FRANKIE Tlusso Us. Ed
gar Gregory, 1 rds.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-02-01
Retlwins>' Corner
D.
Bv DON RAPHAEL

Sitting MS third season with
he Red Wings and his sixth
year IN the big timo is power
lu' defense man Warren God
lcy- who Is regarded rs one
Of the most promising of the
rear guard corLs.
NlAn' med Rockcy by his
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-02-01

Summerlin Womochil
since he dropped split decision
% Eddie Machen in Syracuse on
Dec. 5, 1856
81 think | can lick any heavy
weie nj on earth" Summerlin de.
olared. Not boasifullY. just in
the manner of an honest man
stating a deep conviction.
Maybe | couldn't do it right
now. I'd like a couple OF tough
fights to get ready. Then Id be
ready for Machen Fora Foley
Ray Harris, Willie Pastrano
any of them. | want TO prove
that | merit a title fight with
Floyd Patterson.
Summerlin will hit the
comeback trail in earnest when
he meets rough-tough Wayne
Womochil, recent kayo victor
over Don Jasper, in a l0-round
special match on Promoter c
W. Smiths boxing program al
the new Light Guard Armory
4400 Eight Mile Road. on Sa'
turdey night, Feb. /. Chucl
Speiser. Detroit's Light heavy
weight title hopeful will 60 af-
ter brawlins Bobby Lane in the
i0-round main event
Few ring warriors have en-
cured such a period of irustra-
fiun as Summeriin knew in
1887 Beset by managerial prob
lens. this classy young heavy
weight couldn't buy a fight.
Yet he has never let himself
get out of condition. He trained
for solid l3 months in the
gym, with the result that he
looks as good today as he even
cid.
Summerhn reached peak
in the Spring of 1856 when he
whipped clever Harold Carter
at Defroit's Olympia Stadium
After that triumph. he was ac-
claimed as the fourth ranking
contender for the crown which
Rocky Marciano then held. -.
Then the roof fell in; He was
matched with Bob Sattel fielc
with n month. Summerlr
thinks he was rushed into tha'
match too fast after his Cruel
ing duel with Garter. He drop
ned a split decision In a return
bout in September the fast
moving Carter took the nod il
close fight Then came fash
ion. and another split decision
loss.
II haven't wasted my time
in the last year GAYS Summer
lin. i've been concentrating on
improving my boxing | think
I'm hitting harder. too. Ply
sically. | feel great.
Fighting is my whole life.
That is why. even when the
outlook was so discouragng. /
never quit training. Now I've
got chance To- return to ac-
ton. and I'm ready for il I'm
not going to blow this chance.
I've waited too long for IT,"
The Philadelphia Eaules foot
ball team will play in u. Of P.'s
Franklin Field next season.
While speaking OF PhillY. II is
interesting 10 note that Eddie
Bell led all Eagles with total
CT $40 minutes in IL games on
the defense team.
Hockey wise. Art Daring
ton. the hlgh-scoring forward
who led the Philly RamblcrS
'cam in point production in
The 1855 SO Eastern Hockey
League until he was drafted
into the Army. returned to ac-
ton Tuesday night at the Arc
ma.
Before being called into the
Army he had 80 goals and Is
assists. for GIL points in 40
games.
Detroit PiStonS MANAGER
Red Rocha claims he is look
ing for a good pivot man who
can shoot from the floor. As an
added service to Detroit Pts
49,. h,.t-,tkoH fane fhtc coll
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-02-21

Zodiac or meteorological Ipleno-
mena. there Is one thlng OF which
We are certain. We viii AL pc glad
when II Is II little warmer
r'lDcks OF robins have already
been seen. sap is STIRRING III some
Of the trees and few silly Jon
pulls have pokcd out their impnd-
ent heads Even if winter is here.
there is consolation IN knowing
that spring can't be far behind.
The Herndon TWINS spent Satul$
day with the Basses and All had
a lively good time To add to the
excitement OF the falling SNOW they
rang bells. helped bake cookies and
then rang more bells. There was
no skiing but real scootin., here
and there 4hcMding their hazardous
drive home, It was another day to
remember.
Friday is 4 world day OF prayer
Many churches viii observe the day
in prayer for peace and tQ unite
peoples Of the world III a SPIRITUAL
fellowship Though some OF us viii
be unable TO attend these special
services. we are grateful that there
are no barriers TO binder It's from
offering out petitions whenever We
may be.
Remember The voice Of anger
is louder than that of love
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-02-21

So YOU don't believe in the old
Groundhoe THEORY Then will Some
one tell rs What All THIS lreakiah
Weather Is abont7
The thermometer has continually
Jagged below freezing ever since
that questionable fellow aroused
from his winters nap to east his
shadow. as well as q spell. on old
Man Winter TO accentuate the OK.
treme cold. the wind has blown
like March. and We have had one
OF the heaviest SHOWS in number
OF years
Roads became hazardous. with
snow drifts blocking the traffic, and
ice and snow sending Ssrs skidding
and sliding into bitches Those At
tempting to passNhad 10 be aided
by tractors and guided with ex-
treme caution The courageous road
force battled with the cold and
Winds doing magnificent job,
Drivers Were urged 10 remain at
home Schools and churches We're
closed and business paralized Pipes
are freezing up fuel bills are going
UP and folks have drawn up,
bundled up and cuddled up until
their circulatory systems seem
stopped up.
One Things Certain
BE il Goundhog. Signs OF the
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-02-21
Powhatan News

The Bloodnnblc. which was
scheduled TO be in PoWhatan Feur-
airy II. had to be cancellctt because
OF the Big Snow
jess Green has been very sick
with flu for TIL past few daya.
but Ii much better nov.
As result Of the bigge.st snow
years around these parts. churches
In PoWhalAn We're unable u iunc-
ton Moving was next 70 impossible
unless Your car had chains
sMrs, X II Dunkley has been
mighty sick lately, but her friends
are glad to hear Of her improve
ment She has been spending some
time with her daughter. Mrs Viii
ben Brown. Iii Ballsvillc.
Friday is World Day Of Prayer.
The service will be held III En-
manuel Episcopal church The Rev.
John Chaiee viii give the message
The program viii he conducted by
PoWhatan county ministers
Friends OF Mrs U G. Ffondori
have received cards saying what
wonderful trip she X enjoying III
New Zealand Some Of the days
the temperature was as much as
80 degrees quite contrast TO the
consistent cold weather we have
had here III Virginia
Charles Celia and Tommy Fat
Kiss had long struggle to get
home from Richmond Saturday
leaving there shortly after 3 PM
and arriving II go pm Cats were
lined along the highway. some ID
bitches. some across the road
\ Travellers had 10 help each other
4 50 as to 70 ahead few NOR,
slow miles Road crews worked
teverishly until roads were fairly
clear Side roads still 40 not pen
mt too much travel
MI and Mrs Sam w Parker
Nj and Mrs w K. Parker and
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-02-21
Rice items
Rice Items
Snow Deep Enough To Cover Cars II.
In L0wville, N. T., That Is !.

n
~ spl'e % US coic any si'o"
LAWN BASS and Dfe"rs 1a'es went
70 itlc'l'hoho Aio'loay W al'e'io Il
iiilih eoilliil'ssioh seSfio"-
MISS feia berry Fisi'ea heF
niece mrs Wilbur faTney' ~ 10y"
vile y n recently lhe SNOW
there was deep enough 10 cover
a"'oiilooileS-
cb;n.aan pa,.lay r..,na,ns u tho
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-02-21
William X. Turner,
Civil W al Historian,
Dies In Blackstone

William Read Turner. Is. noted
Civil War historian, died February
Is II his Blackstone home
lruncral services were held Mon
day at 81. Lakes Episcopal church.
Blackstone. with burial IN I.akeyiew
cemetery.
Mr.. Turner spealhcaded 4 arrive
for establishment Of Sayler y Greek
battlefield as h state park. and
mapped General Robert T. Lees
retreat trem Petersburg TO Apo
mattox Last spring he followed a
group Of Boy Scouts as they re-
traced the route Of Lees retreat.
He wrote several books on South
side Virginia. including history Of
Nottoway parish and odd Homes
and Families in Nottoway
He helped establish the NottoWay
county library and the Louis Spen
Ger Epes library In Blackstone For
StNtt al ytiIA Iit NtI WA pti Aii' tft-
Luke vestIv, and was senior war
den at the time Of his death
Surviving are the widow. Mrs.
Virginia Hurt Turner, Two daugh-
ters. Mrs Hugh Yelvertan. Jr. Of
Blackstone. and Mrs A M DICKENS
of Blaksburg. TWO granddaughters.
and two sister. Miss Jennie Lee
Turner, and Miss Fannie TurnGr
Of Durham N G.,
Vaughan were week end guests Of
Mn and Mrs II A Havens.
Mrs n H Morgan game home
from the hospital Saturday with hci
little son Raymond Henry
Bobby Wilson made business
trip to South Carolina over the week
end Mrs Wilson. and little boys,
spent the Tune with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs w I Ford. AT Church
Road.