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The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-02-21

Among those attending the Bll.ry
Dairy Herd Association annual
meeting at keysliiic Tuesday were
Frank Bruee. Bruce Gates William
Bass and W. Is Bass v H. Bald
vim. Allen Rates and John ) NJ
Amos. Of VPl. were among the
speakers for the day. Their topics
were dairy husbandry and the con-
ol Of weeds and wild garlic,
Sharon WINS met with Mrs John
Gates Tuesday Mrs. Mercer Gil
liam and Mrs Earl Smith were the
leaders. Rev T o Herndon lead the
devotional and Mrs Judson Dowdy
81 Farmvlllc. gave very helpful
and interesting talk on the Jews.
Mis-. DrcWry Gates entertained 4
few Of her friends Al a bridge lunch
con Wednesday those present We're
Mesdamc James, Charlie and John
Gates MI. and Mrs. Bruce Gates
were recent dinner guests IN the
same home
FRIDAY was big day for Ronald
Bruce Being born on Valentines
day. he was in the middle OF two
occasions which concerned and
thrilled him very much. In his grade
nj school there was VALENTINO
party. and At home there was i
birthday supper with q cake and
other good wishes. He is quite Il
gentleman now, for at his school
when a boy reaches 10 years he
Is considered leen-aeer. OF 50 he
says.
Mrs. Gates Entertains
Mrs Bruce Gates was hostess to
the jamestown Women OF the church
IN her home Tuesday
The nation Will pause Saturday
N commemoration OF The birth OF
one Of our greatest heroes and
statesmen George Washington.
Though he lived in the eighteenth
century, the principles for which he
fought are as sound today as then.
regardless Of the TACT that We are
living in a new world AS We hear
and read the stories about the space
rockets, trips to the moon and atomic
warfare. We can not help conpar-
ins The two eras and wondering
what new Developments there Vii
be 4 century or two hence
Mi and Ms. William Bass, Misses
Blanche and Martha Bass and MIS-
Mercer Gillian were In Rich
tnQnd Thursday Some shopped
shout. some sadded about and
some did little visiting
The VIVA S met with their coun-
selor. Mrs. DreWry Gates, Thursday
Miss Barbara jenkins Was the
leader Of the program
Early Departure Disappointing
Miss Jean Gates arrived home
Thursday afternoon for a long week
end Though she had a day OF
lovely sunshine and one Of baauu-
tul snoW which she loves and en-
JoSed. il Vas Disappointing to have
70 leave earlier Sunday by ualn
because Of highway risks
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-02-21

sir ana hrs @ r Wright will
u. among me nne5ta n fist.fnonl
Ilnifslay niRih for dinner IL liit
Commonwealth club and AZ Damn
Yankees" AZ the Mosque
Schools were closed hVe Monday
and will probably lemain closed
several days Az roads have not yet
been opened Ill many parts ~ thr
county
Mrs Charlotte urbine has re
turned home from a Richmond
hospital.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-02-21

Miss Mabel Vaughan II b guest
Of Mrs. ". s. Weaver.
MIS- Claude Bradshaw Is visit
ing her in.law and sister
Mr.. and Mrs Clifford Morihg. this
week.
Guests d Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Osborne are her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Walthhli
There were 10 church services
in the community this week Schools
are closed
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-02-21

the hospital With him all day Thur
laS IN and airs " g Anirf5nf
Went 10 see hun Friday she ven
back to Richmond Friday evening
Mr., and Mrs, j Gordon Smith
Of Richmond. came back up to see
her father Saturday and stayed
through Sunday
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-02-21
Oak Forest

Ms. J. Gordon Smith, " Rich
mond. took her father W. s. And
erson, to Southsidc Community Hos
pital last Wednesday and stayed at
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-02-21
JAMES MADISON INN

The House @ Good EaFs
Hwy IS & 400 West Of Farmyillt
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-02-21
THE CAMERA ARTIST

'CIfatiVe PhOtNgraphyT
lll-A n Main St Phone a39
Farmville Va
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The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-02-21
COOK SUPPLY COMPANY

Building Material. Special
Millwofk
I'aore 1ei3 rarmslle Va-
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-02-21
SEAY MILLING K
MACHINERY CO

Service Agents for Southern
states Operative
John Deere Plow Co Modern
Grinding and Mixing
Phone YUKON 3-2471, Dillwyn. Va.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-02-21
NEWMAN CHEVROLET
SALES CORP.
Farmyille, Va.
DELUXE CLEANERS

Roy 5 Ransom
f 3rd st Phone II
Farmyllle, va.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-09-12

| II lists expenditures by the Com
monwealth of Virginia as $3.50.
3l2 60 and receipts to the Commons
wealth as $6l8. 74068 for the eiRhts
month period Value of jamestown
Festival Park. which was developed
from State funds and approx
mately 1923 900 in contributions
from business and individuals, tx
estimated by the report at 81 500, :.
900.
The Virginia 350th Anniversary
Commission was created by the
General Assembly Of Virginia III
1854 and went out of existence on
June 80. 1888 Delegate Lewis A .
McMurran. Jr. of Newport News,
was chairman. and Parke Rouse !
Jr, was executive director. A
similar commission Of the Federal
government. tho J a IN c S [ o n
Williamsburg Yorktown Celebra-
ton Commission. lent the assis-.
lance Of the U. S. government to
the Festival
Copies Of House Document 30 are
being mailed by the Jamcstowll
Foundation to organizations and
individuals who had part in the
Festival. The State Division of Pur-
chase and Printing is distributing
them to members Of the General
Assembly and departments OF the
State government.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-09-12
GOOD MORNING

An American travelling IL Italy
stopped at small inn for the
night and instructed the native
courier who accompanied him to
enter his name in accordance with
the local police regulations. Later
n the evening he asked the servant
# he had complied with his orders.
Yes, was the reply.
How did you write my name?"
asked the American
We'll Signor. / can't pronounce
t. was the reply. but | copied it
from Your p0rtmanteau
The American could not rcmem-
Der having affixed his name to his
luggage, but being very tried. de-
cided not To press the matter. The
next morning he saw the light,
Whereupon coming downstairs he
was greeted by the desk clerk with
Good morning, Signor Warrented
Solid Leather"
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-09-12
Belona

The Rev Wilson M Stitt has re-
turned from his vacation He con-
Quoted his regular service at En-
manuel Episcopal Church and Holy
| Communion was celebrated The
congregation enjoyed his spiritual
message. Some were absent owing
| to sickness.
DR.. Wade Boggs. Of Richmond
conducted the service at Provi
dcnce Church Sunday. At present
they do not have a minister In the
manse since the Rev John Dozier
left last Thursday to become a
chaplain in the Navy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grayson Leigers
and small daughter, Of Richmond.
recently visited Mrs. Bc.'eh Wal
thall
Much sympathy is extended to
Mrs. Lewis CraWlcy. her daughters
and other relatives 1t was very sad
to read of Mr. CraWley's death in
the papers
Mrs Calvin Bell went to Rich
mond Friday Mrs. oliver Morri-
son accompanied her
Calvin Bell. Jr.. is patient in a
Richmond hospital. 1t is the wish
Of his family and friends that he
may show marked Improvement.
Visit at Kirdland Farm
Gordan Rudd and Mrs. Clara
Davis, Of PoWhatan Gil. visited
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-09-12
Powhoton News
10 College Students
Conduct Services At
May Memorial Baptist

The regular morning service al
the May Memorial Baptist church
was presented by the college and
graduate students of the church A
large and appreciative audience
was present for the service which
featured special music BY the Inter
mediate and Senior Choirs.
Among those participating were
William Coppedge. MCV Jesse c.
Green Jr. S E, Theological Semi
nary. Mia Anderson. Madison. All
Bottoms. VPl. 10 Elan. Radford .
Nick Elan. VPI Kinsey B Green.
Mary Washington Betty S. Jones.
William and Mary. Bill kornegay
VM1. and Doug Manley Richmond
University
Mr.. and Mrs Lavne. of Suri|y
We're week end guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. j BoWles
Raymond Boelt and Charles Celia
visited the Confederate Battleflelds
near Orange Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyer. Of
Richmond We're week end guests of
Mr. and Mrs A H Worsham.
Mr. and Mrs. James l.. Jessup
and children Of charlottesville.
spent the week end with Mr. and
MS w R Parker at Homestead ="
Mrs. Mcclure Morris. Jr.. is a
patient at Stuart Circle Hospital.
Quite a large number Of friends
from Powhatan attended the Bat
terson- Peasants wed ding at
Cartersvillc Saturday night
Due to several of the boys going
away to school and other causes
only eight players showed up fo.
the postponed game al Arvonia
Saturday causing Powhatan to for
felt the game however, the locals
came back Sunday defeating Cumb-
erland 80 IN a good game and re-
NAMED in 3ra place.
Mr. and Mrs w r Parker and
George Lee Jr attended the Buf-
fet Supper gwen by Mr.. and Mrs.
G. S Hooper. u At Crewe Friday
evening for the board Of directors
Of the Southside Eectric Coop
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-09-12
chuIo Hishlisht.
Ihulo HI9hII9hIs
Hurricane Thwarts Roy Cornelius
Departure From Navy For Ten Hours

Revival meetings will be held at
Moore's Methodist Church Sep
TENDER II with the Rev Mr.. s.
G. Cowan. Of Kenbridge Methodist
Church. as guest minister.
Mrs r. f. Cornelius. Of Okla
homa City. Okla. and Mr.. and Mrs.
r. c. Beasley. OF Chula, motOred
10 Bayside to visit the w. H..
Nalans and j W. Simpsons and
also meet Mrs. Cornelius son. Roy
f Cornelius, petty officer third
class. at Norfolk He received his
discharge from the Navy after four
years Of service. He had 10 stay
aboard the USS Forrestal ten hours
overtime on account Of the hurri
cane
Mrs. Cornelius the former Lois
Wagner and son spent several
days with her sisters. Mrs Hazel
Bcasley and Mrs. Syblc Dodson and
went TO Richmond Saturday To
visit several nieccs and nephews
before returning to their home III
Oklahoma City by plane Monday
Aubrey Dodson is home after
spending few days IN Grace Hos
pltal
Misses Helen and Mary Lee
Warmer spent several days in
Hampton last week IN preparation
for Miss Helen Warmer teaching
career there this school term
Mrs Mary Thomas Miller Is 4
patient at The Retreat for the SICK
Hospital
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-09-12

The Clyde Mccormick family. Of
Richmond. were week end guests Of
her parents. the r W. Barnards.
NcarhO0d mt Fort Benning
Charles Nearhood is in Fort Ben
ming. Ga. starting his three year
service III the Army.
Misses Jean Nelson, Edith Barn
ard and. Ramona Dodson. Of Rich
mond. were week end guests Of
their parents.
Miss Clarice Dale is spending a
few days with her family, the E.
II. Ncarhoods.
Mr. and Mrs W. q. Key have re-
turned home after spending two
weeks with their children In Bealc-
ton and Richmond.
Bobby Throckmorton. of Rich
mond, has been visiting his aunt
and uncle, Mr. and Mrs George
Robertson.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Utz. Of
Follansbec, W Va. visited rcla-
tives and riend S in Colonial
Heights, Mars Hill and Pilot Noun
tain, n C- and her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. A M Dodson. last week
They returned to their home IN
Follansbee. Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs j. W. Russell at
tended the races in South Carolina
last week
New Face
The FL g. Felts house really
looks nice since 1t received its new
face and other improvements
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-09-12

Miss Birdie Baugh Sunday after
noon. Mrs. Davis brought her very
attractive little daughter with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Lloyd Splvey and
small son, Of Richmond. spent the
week end at their country home.
"Oak Grove Farm
Mrs James Hawkes. and baby
girl spent the week end with j r.
Braudrick and Mr.. and Mrs. j. F.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-09-12

Booker. They are from Wilson
Billy West has recovered sud-
ficicntly from a recent operation
to be back Oh his mani route. He
seems to be quite happy to be oh
his Job again
Mr. and Mrs. P N Braller went
q Richmond Sunday afternoon and
visited their daughter and were din
ncr guests, also.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-09-12

The jamestown Festival Of 1857
has begun to reverse a nation
wide tendency to ignore the James
town settlement and its lmpor
lance in American history, the Viz
GINA s50th Anniversary Commits
In 220page summary Of the
events of last years celebration OF
the 350th anniversary of the land
ing, the Festival sponsors pointed
out the continued need for pro-
motonal and educational effort to
make jamestown the familiar
name in American life that it
should be-"
The report. which was prepared
in February for the 1858 General
Assembly. recommended that OPP
Grafton Of the Festivals 30-acre site
near Jamestown be continued by
the Commonwealth of Virginia The
proposal was adopted in March by
the General Assembly and a "a
member jamestown Foundation
created Beginning July | James
town Festival Park was set up as
permanent. year-round attrac
ton.
The sisit of Quee4 Elizabeth II
and Prince Philip of Great Britain
TO jamestown on October 10, 1857.
marked the first visit Of a British
sovereign to the scene Of the begin
ming Of the spread Of English
speaking people overseas. the re-
port points out Their visit drama
TIED as nothing else could have
done the significance of the ami
versary year, ii adds.
ROYAL Visitors
Other leaders who visited James
town and the Festival in 1857 were
the King of Morocco. Vice Presi-
dent Nixon. Def ems G Secretary
Charles f. Wilson. Secretary of
Commerce Weeks. Secretary Of the
Interior Seaton, Secretary Of the
Army Brucker. Secretary Of the
Navy Gates, British Foreign Minis
ter Selwyn Lloyd, British Minister
of Education Lord Hailsham. Brit
ain s First Lord of the Admiralty
Lord Selkirk. the Lord Mayor of
London. British Ambassador Sir
Harold Caccia. French Ambassador
Herve Alphand. Spanish Ambassa-
dor Jocs NJ Areilza. and others
President Eisenhower took part
in Festival activities as speaker for
the annual Governors Conference in
Williamsburg on June "a 1857
The report devotes one Of its Is
chapters to an account of obsery-
ances BY the British government
during the years anniversary be
cause Of jamestown 5 role IN the
beginning of the Commonwealth of
tributed the Old World Heritage ex-
hibit to the Festival and brought
groups Of parliamentary leaders.
Anglo American organization heads.
and British Commonwealth Young
people TO jamestown during the
eieht-month Festival
Other chapters are devoted III the
report to Fee stival events by
religious denominations historical
and patriotic societies. counties
and cities, colleges and universe
ties. historical museums and art
galleries. and other groups. The
services Of the press. radio. and Of
merchandisers In publicizing the
anniversary are etailed. and
donors Of funds and services are
listed
Festival Facts
The report. which is House Of
Delegates Document 80. reveals
that l.l78-i7l people passed through
Festival Park turnstiles and that
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-09-12

Those families who didn't have
children to send to school this week
felt rather lonely as they saw the
boys and girls running to catch
school buses and trying to buy
books here and there.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1958-09-12
Il. S. Slight Of jamestown Heritage
Reversed By Festival, Report States

attendance at jamestown Island
was seven times as great as in
1856
Evening star., 1958-05-11

dano and Admiral and Mrs,
Benson. Introducing the
guests viii be Admiral wills
aide. Ii. Jack w, Bowen.
An Outstanding Event
comdr. Robert Z, Hart and
Mr.. Harry H. Beattie are IN
charge Of the arrangements
for the event. which bids fair
TO being one OF the outstand-
ing services parties OF the
spring season.
Mrs, Benson has been here
while Admiral Benson was In
the Pacific. where he COM
manded Cruiser Division /.
Parties for popular Mrs.
Gano are already piling up.
on Thursday the MsTs
Wives Club viii honor her at
their last luncheon when they
meet at the Fort Myer on
GERS Club.
To add pleasure 10 the
after noon. Kaleleanalani and
her Haole Hawaiians have
arranged a distinctive dance
program. Kaleleanalanl Is
the Hawaiian name adopted
by Mrs. Lidsey Williamson,
wife Of Capt. Williamson.
MSTS.
Guests have been asked 70
join IN the spirit OF the party
by wearing island dress,
muumuus or sarongs.
The Commandant. Indus
trial College OF the Armed
Forces. 1t. Gen. George w.
Mundy. and Mrs. Mundy, are
giving q reception from $3.50
TO $50 pm. on Monday. May
rs, in their quarters at Fort
Lesley j. McNair.
The party is TO honor the
Board Of Advisors Of the In
dustrial College. This recep-
ton is the initial fete in what
is intended to be an annual
event.
Evening star., 1958-05-11

The Secretary OF the Army
and Mrs. wilber M. Brucker
are OF on Tuesday for Cleve-
land. Ohio. the first stop on
their itinerary Of celebrations
In connection with Armed
Forces Week.
In each place the Secretary
Is scheduled TO participate
In the exercises. On Wednes-
day they will lunch with civic
leaders In jackson. Mich.
and dine with a like group in
Indianapolis. Ind.
on Thursday the Secretary
and Mrs. Brucker are due in
Providence. r. l.. for lunch
con. and In the evening will
be the honor guests at q re-
ception and dinner In Port
land, Me.
Barre Falls. Mass. is their
destination on Friday. Here
the Secretary viii dedicate
the Barre Dam. In the eve
ming he win address the
Harvard Club In Boston. On
Saturday Secretary and Mrs.
Brucker will lunch with
Mayor Haynes Of Boston be-
fore departing for Washing
ton.
Dennys TO Entertain
The Chairman, British
Joint Services Mission. Ad-
miTal Sir Michael and Lady
Denny have a series Of small
parties planned for the
"merrie month" in their
charming home on Kalo-
rama road.
The British Ambassador
and Lady Caccia will be
their honor guests at dinner
on Tuesday, May 81.
The soon-to-leave Ambas-
sador of Finland and Nine.
Evening star., 1958-05-11
SERVICE NEWS
Bruckers PlQn
A Busy Week

Nykoop top their list Of
guests for dinner next Sum
day. Sir Michael and Lady
Denny viii be dinner hosts
again on Tuesday when they
entertain for the New zea-
land Ambassador and Lady
Munro and the Ambassador
Of the Union Of South Africa
and Mrs. du Plessis.
The Deputy Commander
and Chief Of staff. Military
Sea Transportation Service.
Rear Admiral Roy A. Gano.
goes 10 the Amphibious
Forces. Atlantic, In July. and
Rear Admiral Roy Stanley
Benson replaces him.
Before the changeover
takes place there will be
many gatherings Of old
friends for the popular Ga
nos. Mrs. Gano plans to re-
main here while her hus-
band is at sea. She will go TO
Norfolk for July and August.
The Commander. MSTS.
Vice Admiral John M. VIII,
will head the receiving line
when the officers Of the MSTS
and shipping industry friends
Of the Ganos entertain on
Tuesday. June 10. for them.
The event is planned as a
hail and farewell reception
and buffet from 7 TO $3.50
pm. at the Army-Navy Coun-
try Club. About 500 guests
are expected with many COM
ing from New York.
Others in the receiving line
will be Admiral and Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-16

included: "See you in microminute.D
The four students whose exhibits were best in
the Hartford County Science Fair last year got an
extra treat Col. Clautice says They spent full
day at the laboratories, were allowed to go to
place Of their own choosing and to observe Scen-
fist at work in the field in which they were most
interested"
One bril- physicist is the sponsor Of a high
school physics club
New feature of the program this year is a
series Of lectures for high school science and math
teachers. with many modern developments,
and with his own teaching job to keep him occu-
Pied the high school teacher finds it hard to keep
up" Col. Clautice explains. This is an effort to
help him do just that
I'VE only hope" adds the colonel. who has i've
children of his own, "the effort we have invested
will result in more people entering field where
they are qualified and where the need is great"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-24
Is Social Life important?

66CATURDAY on a college campus is not
~ day. It is -. the period in which
you are examined in your major subject
which is, of course, Life. So says Richard
Frede, a 24-year old Yale graduate, in his
recently published novel about a college
week end, Entry E.
The Life" of a college Saturday is
social. 1t includes dates, football games
and parties. But social life on a campus
also is a seven-days-a-week part of life,
including such things as clothes. clubs and
conversation While seniors disagree as to
it's Importance, all agree that social life is
something freshmen ought to consider
carefully Here are the panelists opinions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-17
WORDS, WIT
AND WISDOM
Ry WILLIAM MORRIS

Recently one Of the indefati-
gable researchers for Variety.
the weekly magazine Of show
business. came up with a list
of high-sounding, though usu-
ally meaningless. secret ingredi-
ents attributed to TV advertised
products. After noting that
1.-THE average viewer is floored
by the mumbo-j Jumbo of scien-
tific phrases in the sales pitch
for deodorants." Variety listed
the following technically jar
goned gems: Gardol, Estron,
Lurex, Lumium. Vionate, Byo-
dyne, Liquifix, Pursce nt,
Opaquelon-and about a dozen
more.
Well, they all seem pretty
silly to these eyes and ears. One
wonders whether anyone--any
single person-ever bought a
product because it was alleged
to contain a Woodworking
ingredient.
OF one thing, though. we may
be certain: None Of these elab-
orately fabricated terms will
ever be admitted to the pages
of the Nations reputable die
tionaries. They are all what
dictionary editors call 'nonce
word" -words coined for a
single purpose and forgotten as
soon as that purpose has been
served.
Bernard Schwartz. original
counsel for the House subcom-
mittee investigating Federal
regulatory agencies. didn't last
long in Washington but he
made at least one fresh and
let's hope, ephemeral-contri-
button to the mystifying Ian
guage known as govern
mentese." In commenting on
the tendency Of committee
members to draw too fine dis
tinctions between the legislative
and judicial aspects of the in
quiry, he accused them Of
Notwithstanding"
"Dichotomize" pro nounced
dy-KOT-uh-mize) is a term
borrowed from Botany and
means to divide into two repeat
edly. Mr., Schwartz could have
made his point with greater
clarity by accusing the commit
teemen Of "hairsplitting" -but
that kind of talk is too simple
and direct for bureaucrats.
released by the Bell syndicate)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-17
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