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Milford chronicle., 1959-01-30
Milford Hiah
School News

The Varsity Wrestling squad S
next appearance at home will be
on Wednesday, February Is, when
they have as their opponents Del
mar High School On Saturday,
February 21, the Buc Grapplers
travel to Salisbury to wrestle the
Wicomico Indians.
Thursday, February 26. Easton
will be met in the Easton High
gymnasium. On Monday March 2,
the final dual meet of the season
will feature Milford and Cambridge
High Schools in the Lakeyiew Av-
enue gym.
March 6 and the entire squad
will participate in the state meet
at the University of Delaware.
Wednesday, February III. v.
at St Andrews, $780,
Wednesday, February Is Var
sity home VS.. Delmar, 800 p. m.
Saturday, February 25-J. V-St.
Andrews, home.
Thursday. February 26-Varsity
at Easton, s p. m.
Monday, March q Cambridge,
home, 7:30-
Friday and Saturday, March s
and State Tourney.
Milford GrappIers
Down WicOmic0 High
Coach Larry Gocella's wrestling
squad was in top form ON Satur-
day, January "a. and showed why
they have a 81 record to date by
downing Wicomico High School by
lopsided 45-0 score. An estimated
crowd of 200 was on hand to wit
ness the exciting matches.
The summaries:
1O3 pound class-Brice Coder-
forfeit.
115 pound class. C. Dobson.
Milford, decisioned Hill, Wi Hi,
SO.
40 pound class-Doug. Johnson,
NJ. H. S., pinned Grier, Wi Hi, 800.
127 pound class-H. Young, M.
H. s., pinned Heckle. Wi Hi. 3:55.
133 pound class-Bob Walls, NJ.
Fl. s., pinned McCann, 5:45.
lao pound class-Phil Bradley,
NJ Fl. s.. pinned Garrett, 1853.
145 pound class--Ray Marvel, M.
H. S., decisioned Taylor, Az.
154 pound class-Bucky Sullivan,
NJ. H. S., decisioned Carlow. Az.
167 pound class-Charles Ram
bo. M. H. s., decisioned King, Wi
Hi, 4-3.
lit pound class-Chic Wyatt, NJ.
H. s., pinned Bauer, Wi Hi, 1:55.
Observation-Disclosures Simpson, M.
H. s.. decisioned Reynolds, Wi Hi,
7-2.
Milford chronicle., 1959-01-30

On Friday, February 80, the Mil
ford High dance band will play
during the half-time intermission.
Bucs Down Laurel
The Milford High basketball
teams broke into the victory COL
umn by downing the Laurel Bull
dogs in two contests on Friday,
January %. The Junior Varsity
jumped off to a 14-6 first quarter
lead, increased the margin to So.
% at halftime. During the sec
ond half. Laurel rallied to mar
row the lead to 48-43, but Coach
Paciaroni's squad out-scored their
opponents 1863 to clinch the de-
cision at 64-52. Three Milford play
ers scored in the double figures
with Larry Sharp leading with 10
points. Glenn Kenton tailed 16
points, while Bill Peterman scored
15' points an six field goals and
three fouls.
The lineup:
Milford chronicle., 1959-01-30

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Milford chronicle., 1959-01-30
LONG FRIENDSHIP

PHOENIX, Ariz. -Sheriff,s
Sergeant Bill Brown received re-
quest from Frank. Sabedra Of New
Jersey to locate a man missing in
Arizona
The missing man is Manuel Sa-
bedra Garcia. Sabedra said the last
word he received from Garvia was
in 1919.
Milford chronicle., 1959-01-30
LAUREL VARSITY
February


The second Parents Night of the
current school year will be held
on Wednesday, February A in the
Lakeview Avenue School, Lulu M.
Ross School. and Legion Building
School The visitation period will
begin at 1880 D. m.
Menu-January rs to 80
Monday: Milk, Hot Dog. Baked
Beans. Celery Sticks, Fruit or
Pudding.
Tuesday: Milk. Baked Beef Pie,
Cole Slaw, Bread and Butter,
Pears.
Wednesday: Milk. Baked Ham.
Whipped Potatoes. Gravy, Cut
Green Beans. Hot Biscuit, Apple
Sauce.
Thursday: Meat Ball. Baked
Macaroni. Tossed Salad, Bread and
Butter, Pudding.
Friday Milk, Vegetable Soup.
Tuna Fish or Ham Sandwich,
Fruit or Jello
Milford chronicle., 1959-01-30
Milford to Play
Four Games at Home

WIIT0rd 10 PIAy
Four Games at Home
The Milford High Bachelors re-
turn home for four contests after
playing on foreign courts for two
weeks. Following the defeat of
Laurel @n Friday, Coach Holstein
is hopeful that his squad will be
able to mount a winning streak.
On Tuesday. Bridgeville will be
met, followed by Harrington II
on Friday, Rehoboth 6-1 on Tues
day. February 8, and Lewes TO on
Friday, February s.
Milford chronicle., 1959-01-30
ADAMS CROSS RID.
Mrs. Marion Robinsen
Phone FI-9-43<s

Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Adams aud
family entertained relatives On
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bailey en-
tertained relatives on Saturday
evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Chaffinch OF
Greenwood, Mrs. Edna Adams and
Marian Robinson spent Sunday. ar
ternoon with Mrs. Lillian Leeser.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Ir1vitts and
daughter spent Sunday afternoon
with her parents here.
Mrs. Marian Robinson and Mrs.
Edna Adams were callers OF the
Dawson Hubbard family, the
George WheatIey family and Mrs.
Ellen Fretfered on Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1959-01-30
LAUREL ]. y.

oNOAC Uy QudItGIS.
Milford ]. V. IA % 12 1864
Laurel j. V. .. 6 IL 20 9-52
Following the example set by the
Junior Varsity, the Milford Var
sity displayed their best brand of
basketball of the young season to
trim laurel by score of 1881
Laurel moved out in front 10-4 ear
ly in the first quarter, but the Bucs
on three baskets by John Shockley
narrowed the lead to two points.
In the second quarter, John
Sh0ckley continued his hot streak
by hitting for IL points as the
Bucs moved out in front to 1920
lead. Laurel rallied to cut the lead
to three points, but Bill Hend-
ricks hit for eight points, John
Shockley for six points and Glenn
Kitchens for four points to give
the Bucs well earned 63-52 VIC
tory.
The victory gave Milford its sec
ond victory against four losses.
MILFORD VARSITY
Milford chronicle., 1959-01-30

Rhode Island, the nations small
est state, has the shortest metdo.
It's Hope"
Milford chronicle., 1959-01-30

u. s. Army Engineers estimate
the length of the Mississippi River
as about 1880 miles.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-11
Cumberland Young
Farmers Turn Meet
Time To Tour Time

Members Of the Cumberland
chapter Of Young Farmers Of
America had a series Of tours for
their summer meetings.
In August. the group journeyed
to Washington. D. c.. to view a
couble- header baseball game be-
tween the Washington Senator's and
the Cleveland Indians. The group
remained in Washington for the
night; then continued on to the
Agricultural Research Center of the
U. S. Department Of Agriculture at
6cltsville, Md.
They toured the swine. beef
cattle. dairy cattle and tobacco re-
search projects at Beltsville Mem
bers who went on the trip were
David Erwin. Tucker Harrison. Her
bert Goodman, Gordon Miller. Eric
Robinson. Dean Agee. and E. H.
Vassar. advisor. Guests for the tour
were Hubert Goodman. Ben Walk
er and Max Harlan
Earlier in the summer, the mem.
bers toured several farms in Cumb
erland county for their July meet
ing. The farms included a cross
section of the various types of ag-
riculture practiced in the county.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-11
Gainesville News Items

The Gainesville Baptist Church
has purchased a new church model
Hammond organ Mrs Creekmore
Of Goodchland, will be the organist
Sunday night Mr. Creekmore will
be the soloist and lead the singing
This will be the first Sunday night
worship service at the church since
the pastor returned from a vaca-
ton Of the month of August. Every
one is cordially invited to attend
this service
Mrs. Hugh McAden. Jr. and chill
dren. of Brodnax. are visiting the
Peasants in the village
The Harrisons. of Newport News,
spent the week end in their home
in Gainesville
Robert Warburton. of Washington
D. c.. was a recent guest here Of
his sister. Mrs. j. H. Hume
Back To Richmond
Mrs B. B. Ford's little grand
daughter. of Richmond. has return
ed to her home in Richmond after
spending week here with Mrs.
Ford and Mrs. Mary Updegrove
Miss Laura Allen. of Powhatan,
and Johnny Boggs. Of the University
Of Richmond. visited Mrs. Karl
Boggs during the week end.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Irving. of
Knoxville. Tenn. were recent guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Fleming.
! Mr. and Mrs Karl Boggs have
moved into their new home at
Lakeside Village.
= Rev. j. Kenneth Clark attended
the ministers conference of the
James River Baptist Churches at
-Dillwyn Monday.
: Mr. and Mrs Billy Baker and
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-11
IN SEPTEMBER IA" life

Then talk with your Authorized
Horsepower Contractor and your
Electric Appliance Dealer. Let them
show you how easily you can up
date wiring, lighting and equipment
for latest electric living right in
your present home
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-11
BoII.viIIe Report
BollsvIle Report
Mr.. And Mrs. w. [. Nichols To
Observe Golden Anniversary Sunday

The children Of Mr.. and Mrs W.
T. Nichols will celebrate the 5Oth
wedding anniversary Of their parents
on Sunday, Sept 10, 1859, from to
5 pm. in the w. T. Nichols home.
Frinds are invited to come in for a
visit
Mrs Il. " Netherland left Tues
day for a few days in Warrenton.
Mrs. E. M. Stone and Maxine
spent several days with Mrs H. H.
Hurt and family
w. g. Netherland, Jr.. was the
guest Of his parents for Sunday
dinner.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-11
Green Bay

Mrs. Maude Wilson entertained
at a dinner party Thursday eve
ming. Her guests were Mrs. c. B.
Beck. her son. DR.. Charles Beck.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Palmer. l.. w.
Moore and son. Larry. of Blacks
burg Mrs. Wilson'S guests for the
week end are Mrs. NJ R. Taylor
and daughter. Miss Nancy Taylor
of Richmond.
Mrs. Matte Knight, Reginald Ford
and niece. Jean, of Richmond. were
visitors here Thursday. Miss Lily
HardaWay. of CreWe. came with
them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tommy FoWlkes. of
Princeton, W. Va are visiting Mrs.
Fowlkes sister, Mrs Lucille Nun
nally.
Miss Ruby Nunnally, of Wash
ington, D. c.. is visiting relatives
here.
Mrs. Hugh jenkins was hostess
to a birthday dinner in honor Of
her brother. Carroll, Wednesday
evening.
The Womans Christian Fellow.
ship met with Mrs. Henry Ravens
Friday evening with very good
attendance. Homecoming was dis
cussed PRO" and con
Mrs. C. B Beck and DR.. Charles
Beck were dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dave Beck in Burkeville, Wed
nesGay.
Mr. and Mrs G. c. Looney spent
Friday and Saturday Of last week
with their daughters. Mrs. Rachel
Arnold and Mrs. J Sam Hudson in
Lynchburg. On Sunday. they went
to Point Bank in Craig county to
attend a family reunion Of the Loon.
ey family
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-11
Putneys

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Calhoun and
three children visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen Calhoun recently.
Mrs. Ruth Smith visited Mrs.
John Anderson a few weeks ago.
Guthrie Anderson, Of Baltimore,
Md. spent the week end with his
parents. Mr. and Mrs. j. G. 'Ander-
SON.
Mr. and Mrs. Walton Anderson
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
j. G. Anderson and family.
The Allen Calhouns will spend
the week end with Mrs. Calhoun S
cousins. Mr.. and Mrs. James A.
Gates, in Portsmouth.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-11
Tor Wallet Events
Miss Dot Spencer
Returns To Post
At Chesterfield
ar Wallet Event.

Miss Dot Spencer has resumed
her position as teacher in Chester
field county.
We are sorry to report that Mrs
Jesse Woodruff is sick. Her sister
Miss Mary Allen. Of Richmond. is
staying with her. Miss Haynie AL
len and Mrs. w. B. Walker, Jr.
went to see Mrs. Woodruff Monday
afternoon.
Nj. and Mrs John Putney anc
Alice Putney spent their vacation
last week at Ocean City. Md.
Mr. and Mrs. Newton Glenn. Of
Prospect, were dinner guests Fri
day evening Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Putney.
d. and Mrs. W. R. Dodd. Of
Richmond. spent Saturday night and
Sunday in the John Putney home
They were guests for the day Sat
urday of Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Put
ney.
Mrs. W. R. Dodd, Mrs. j. M
Putney. and Mrs. John Putney
visited Mrs. Hubert Goodman, Sat
urday afternoon.
Mrs Mabel Yarus, Of Farmville
spent several days this week at
"Northwood
Robert Floyd. OF Silver Spring
Md, spent Sunday in tn home OF
Ben Allen, Miss Haynie Allen and
Mrs. Kent Flippen.
Miss Haynie Allen and Mrs. W.
B. Walker. Jr., spent Tuesday in
Charlottesville
Miss Gay Gillian, Mr.. and Mrs
John Putney, and Alice Putney
were supper guests of Mr.. and Mrs
NJ E. Blanton, Jr.. and family al
TamWOrth On Wednesday of this
week
John Putney will be in Richmond
next Sunday and Monday to attend
a special committee meeting Of the
Baptist Board Of Missions and Edu
cation.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-11
Assistant. Agent
Named In Charlotte

Mrs Mary Armstead Milton be-
came a part-time assistant home
demonstration agent in Charlotte
county. September L.
A native Of Nathalie in Halifax
county. she worked as an assistant
in Roanoke until her marriage to
a Charlotte county farmer three
weeks ago. She has also served as
home demonstration agent for a
year in Appomattox county. Mrs.
Milton is a graduate Of Mary Wash
ington College.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-11

party for Mrs. Brown. Rob Brown
and Scotty Walton
The Women Of Hobson's Chapel
met with Mrs. lack Clayton on
Wednesday of last week.
School has opened for the year
Mrs E NJ Walton, Jr., Mrs. IT, u
Undertake. Jr, and Mrs. William
j. Hurt are among the faculty from
this community
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-11
Gainesville Baptist Will Introduce
Neu Organ At Services Sunday NIGHT

Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Frame. of
Quinton, visited Mrs. Frame's
mother, Mrs. j. E. Garrett, during
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Blanton, Jr.,
and sons attended the Turner re-
union in Charlottesville Sunday.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Allday
spent the Labor Day week end
with Mr.. and Mrs, E NJ. cambridge
and family.
Mrs. Katherine Timberlake and
French visited Mr.. and Mrs M A
French and Mrs. Reba Mitchell
who is at home for short time
from California, Sunday.
Hot dogs were roasted on the out
door grill at the home Of Mrs W
M Brown, Saturday evening The
event was a combination birthday
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-11

children, of Hampton. were recent
guests of Frank Dean Irving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Sheldon. of
Toano. were guests Of the RobinsonS
in the village. Sunday.
lakewood Homecoming
Quite a number from Carriers
vile attended and enjoyed the
Homecoming Day at lakewood
Methodist Church. Sunday.
Rev. J. X. Clark and family were
in Farmville Friday afternoon.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-11
Revival In Progress
At Liberty Baptist

A communicable revival is now
in progress at erty Baptist
Church with the Rev E B. White.
pastor of the NottoWay Charge Of
Methodist Churches. the speaker.
The services will continue through
the remainder Of the week at 7:45
each evening.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-11

One Of the few things on which
nearly all anglers agree is that a
black surface lure is best at night
Sports Afield
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-11

Friends in this neighborhood wish
to extend their deepest sympathy to
the families Of Willis Allen and
Reid DobbinS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-08

Whether yos're Q biey-
elist or Q less ective
type. men. IFS sov fosh-
ioaoble 10 wear Q cope.
The pIoid turtieneck
obove sells for SIS. ond
the siasle-button toi-
lored cope below IS Ghost
$40. Styled BY AIomoc in
tholspun orloa end wool
jersey. both ore washable.
, 1959-02-26
Curlton to Close
For Alteration
On April 18th

Estate Carlton will be closed
after April 18th in order to
carry out a complete renova-
ton program which will pro-
vide more attractive facilities
for guests, it was announced
today.
The management has ex-
pressed the hope for con-
tinued patronage when the
hotel is reopened.
, 1959-02-26

Hank Aaron, the WelLknown star outfelder Of the Mil
Waukee Braves arrived = St. Croix yesterday. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Aaron and two Braves scouts, Messrs. Wise
and Wedemeyer.
Administrative Assistant Alva Nc Farlane, a large recep-
ton committee headed by Luz James and the Trojans Steel
, 1959-02-26
Check Nu1nbe7
Of Residents in
Exempt Firms

Under a plan devised by the
administration, in its exemp-
ton law, every employee in a
tax exempt industry will be
required to carry a card indi-
eating whether or not he is a
resident of the Virgin Islands.
Tbs card will be issued by the
Virgin Islands Employment
Service.
Under the tax exemption
law, not less than rs per cent
Of the employees Of a firm re-
.ceiving benefits bust be resi-
dents Of the Virgin Islands.
The Tax Exemption Board is
now making a survey to deter
mine whether this and other
provisions Of the tax exemp-
ton law are being complied
with.
, 1959-02-26

Of the cart race. Next year we
hope to have more of these
colorful vehicles on race day.
(To be continued
, 1959-02-26
Virgin Is. National
Bunk Coins
Thirteen Places
ChQmber ST Comm.
Expresses It's Thunks
For Cooperation
HANK AARON IS GREETED BY LARGE
GATHERING AT AIRPORT

For Cooperation Thirteen Places Hank Aaron. the
The ST. crox Chamber of The Virgin Islands National wsukee Braves arrived
Commerce following the sue Bank which reported deposits pam an W. ~ we. Aaon
cesful production Of the Don of $14O1516O on December
key Races on February 23d, 51sb gained thirteen places in Administrative ASS
wishes to e0pr@s its gratitude its standing among the 1900 pna 'u NM ae haa :
to the many Cruzns and vitl argt banks in the United 49, NJ Aoa-M
80 60 q mny cav : r.,1s. g 171atbl araset = 80 80 ed with q bouquet Of
acbievfno an oosl W. .a compared with 1731st place at The visitors were TAX
especially grateful to Commits the Eng OF l5 motorcade : 9 Frede
joner Of Public Safety Mat The forepono i revealed II Wnere the famous ?
thas am the police orce for s. rolo 50 sns = ~ - sr was presented to Il
their efficient cooperation. The LARGEST Banks in the 11nHed pie they tan procee
nonortnon+ of p,hHo worls = 80 om'o Chrstanded and cml
headed by Alfonso Parahtci 26th by the daily American on afterwards sopp
Of ST. Cdx did a fine job Of Banker 81 New York which is a the Conancne cRO
setting up the beachers grand the trade newspaper Of the AT night the Aarons
stand area for preferred seats banking business, Of which guests Of honor .ata
from which TO view the races Clinton f. AFFORD is Editor given att the King Chr
One Of he outstanding N There are $4,000 banks in the a'auan ~ s ~
tibuions of the day vas the United States. au VIZ ava IVY
Job that Senator Ron de Lugo
did as Master of Ceremonies nNWHs -
and Announcer. He kept the Thousrnds If Fish n% ~
audience roaring with laugh ~ - rL.;rt;~..ad
otntoa e. 49, 81 Hurbor From Lees rpna ua baf =
Thousands Of dead fish re Of welcome; the visitor
Aru hHs chairman = floating in the Chrdansed spoke briefly.
~ Dou3 mA"9s 80 harbor as 4 result Of the lees H. - NJ Aaon
Cark. Fred Kenochan, Felix ION "e osney MnAnend delighted with the mi
Francis and Jay Waite did Continued n page
yeoman service in getting the It was Understood that ar $50
Grounds ready for the races rangemen we're being made - ~
erecting the stands and other to pipe the lees beyond the r. NI.a-~4;oa
equipment which required reef but apparently nothing ~ KnrI1 ENL
days of preparation and Art has been done. A case is now
Isit himself did not leave the pending in the court against Estate Carlton VIII g
field until almost eight o'clock IL Rise Disines Corpora after April 18th II q
on the day Of the races getting ton in connection with the carry ~ onpete
~ 800 +aLon domo 80 - pollution Of the harbor bv the ton program which wi
turned to storage The Entries lees ue mpe anaeaV =
Committee, headed by AIexan- - LOT guests ~ ann
der Moorhead, assisted by To-Day
Ralph George, Senator Guada 49, s. haa na - 4hs The management h
lue and Felix Francis secured - - I - 80 pressed the hope TO
sufficient entries to fill the Einued patronage whe
Race Card with the exception Co be cmdnued) hotel is reopened.
, 1959-02-26

Senate President Aubrey A.
Anduze.
There were brief speeches
of welcome; the visitors also
spoke briefly.
Mr., and Mrs. Aaron were
delighted with the music Of
Continued on page A
, 1959-02-26

ed with a BOUQUET Of flowers. His BODY is Preftiesf
Born in G. II. Hospital
- Ys'ois Wele aAs = 8 Senator Ron de Lugo in an
soiod ! ieueihs' nouncing that Mrs. de Lugo
se ~ oaseDaa had given birth to a bouncing
star was presented 70 Ve PEG baby girl in the Charles Har-
pie; they then proceeded to wood Memorial Hospit,l at
Christiansted and circed the 1910 this morning. condded
town afterwards stopping off that she is the prettiest, baby
at the Comanche Club. pirl born IL that bosnitaI
AT night the Aarons were The little one weighed 7 lbs.
guests Of honor at a dinner II ounces. Last reports say
given at the King Christians that mother & baby are doing
Restaurant by the Honorable well.
and Mrs. Alva Nc Farlane. Congratulatory messages
There were fifty invited guests have been pouring in on the
including the famous Valmy popular radio announcer who
Thomas of Giants fame and is also Senator-at-Large.
, 1959-02-26
Thousands Of Fish
Die in C~hristiunsted
Hdrbor From Lees

Thousands Of dead fish are
floating in the Christiansted
as a result Of the lees
from the distillery, fishermen
report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-13

where the latter might think
1t necessary to assure Negroes
and other minority groups the
right to vote.
He was Joined by two other
Southern members in objecting
to another commission proposal.
The three Northern members
proposed q constitutional
amendment to prevent voting
discrimination, assuring the
right to vote to any citizen who
meets his States age and resi-
dence requirements and who is
not legally confined at the time
Of the registration or election.
Mr. Battle said he felt pres
ent laws were adequate in both
eases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-13
Battle Leaves
Rights Board
BY the ASSOCIATED Press

Former Gov. John S. Battle
of Virginia has resigned from
the Civil Rights Commission,
which recently issued a contro-
versial report on Negro voting
rights, education and housing.
Mr.. Battle was the only dis
senter on the six-man COM
mission in its recommendation
for Federal voting registrars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-13

In q letter OF resignation.
accepted by President Eisen-
hover yesterday. Mr.. Battle
said he wanted to return to
law practice in Charlottesville.
Va.
The President had asked Mr..
Battle to continue serving on
the commission. He replied:
ut is very difficult for me to
decline any request from you.
sir, but having served for the
two years of the original life
Of the commission, I feel I must
now ask to be relieved of this
assignment in order that I may
give my undivided attention to
my private law practice"