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The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25
H-SC Wins Second
Whitney Foundation
Visiting Professor

Dr.. Chesley Martin Hutchings has
been named Whitney Visiting Pro
lessor Of Romance Languages al
lmpden-Sydney College for the
1959-l960 academic year.
The College was awarded this
professorship by the John Hay Whit
ney Foundation Of New York City
which makes outstanding teachers
available to selected small, indepen-
dent liberal arts colleges to encour-
age and strengthen the teaching OF
| the humanities
This is the second time Hamp-
den-Sydney College has been the re-
cipient Of a Whitney Foundation
grant. Dr. Thomas Jefferson Wer-
tenbaker, distinguished historian,
spent the 1957-l958 academic year
on the campus as a Visiting Whit
ney Professor.
Dr.. Hutchings is a native Of Dur
ham, N. c., and was educated at
Duke and Harvard. During three
sabbatical leaves, Dr.. Hutchings
studied at the Sorbonne, at the Uni
versity Of Madrid, and at the Uni
versity Of Mexico.
He is the author of Lets Talk
Spanish, published BY the Latin
American Outlet His latest work is
translation of series of poems
by Jose RlbinOs, Of Havana. He is
member Of Phi Beta Kappa. and
has been serving as the critic u
thu Greater Cincinnati VII E + s
League
Dr. Joseph G. Robert. Hampden-
sydney president noted that the
college IN compllnented to receive
i second Whitney professorship so
soon. particularly III that it brings
teacher Who has travelled widely
knoWs The best techniques Of in
structiDn and, III addition il poet
ana competent fencing master.
He Nlll be splendid asset TO
this academic community. We are
happy " welcome Or. and Mrs.
Hutchings.' the president said
secretary. Joan Moore. treasurer:
and + Z BraudrIck. reporter.
Sponsored bH Miss Ann Sauls. the
club IS typlng fof students. teachers
and others as its Embarrassing prof
ect.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25
Farmville Youth
Alternate Selectee
For West Point

Jerry c. Heifner, of Farmville
now serving in the u S. Army a
Fort Hood, Texas. has been named
third alternate for an appointment
to the United States Military AGA
denny at West Point in 1860
The selection of Heifner, basee
on results of a competitive exami
nation. was made by U S. Sena-
tor Harry F. Byrd. His recent let
ter to the Farmville youth also dis
closed that Senator Byrd was nomi-
mated him for the Merchant Marine
Academy
Heifner son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl
Heifner. Of Farmvllle. attended
Fork Union Military Academy for
three years. After graduating there
as lieutenant. he attended Hampden-
Sydney College for a year. He en-
listed in the Army this month and
was assigned to the Texas post.
Senator Byrd makes two princi-
pal nominations for the service
academies annually. Alternates for
the principal nominees. who also
stood high in the competitive ex-
aminations, are named and attend
if the nominees cannot or decide
against accepting
The two principal nominees for
West Point were Russell N Finn,
Of Alexandria. and Norman W Gill.
Jr.. of Norfolk William Fairhurst,
Of Falls Church. and Michael Sand
erson. of Arlington. were first and
second alternates for West Point.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25

to communicate with our fellow
human beings. Accordingly. urge
everyone to write today to those
away"
Posters depicting a mailman in a
new postal vehicle called the mail
master will be displayed in post
offices throughout the country. Col
orful steamers proclaiming that
Letters are fun to Send and excit-
ing to receive will be displayed
Oh postal vehicles.
Grizzard stated that the special
week should serve as a reminder TO
write loEg-overdue letters to serv-
icemen. hospitalized acquaintances,
faraWay friends and relatives, and
others who will welcome a personal
letter.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25
Green Boy Route I

MI and Mrs Byron Nickels, OF
Norton. spent several days here re-
Gently With his parents. MI and
Mis- ID. r Nlckels
Miss Betty Lou Lewis left re-
Gently 10 resume her studies at
Lynehburg College
Nh and Mrs William Monk and
family and Mn and Mrs. Herbert
kins Of Richmond, were week
end guest CT Mr. and Mrs. w. A.
Robertson.
Mss judy Magnussun left last
week 10 resume her studies at Ire
Necca College, Nashville. Tenn.
Mr. and MIS-. John Bu5 and son
were III Richmond last week.
Ms. Note Pettus is home after
having spent some time in Rich
nond taking medical treatment.
Miss Iris Nickels and friend. of
Portsmouth spent several days
leceatly with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. D P Nickels.
Mrs Minnie Gaulding. who spent
the summer here with her daugh-
ter Mrs Note Pettus. and Mr.
lettus has returned to Richmond
" here She VIII spend the winter with
hes son-in-laW and daughter. Mi.
and Mrs. James Tucker.
Mrs +. l. Blankenship. who In
derWent a major operation at South
side Hospital recently. is home and
conFalescing nicely. we are glad to
report.
Mr.. and Mrs W. c. Hawkins, Jr..
and family. Of Silver Spring. Md.
VISITED relatives here recently.
Mrs. Ruby Williamson had as her
guests last week end her son-in-
law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs
Wallace Oyerton, Of Victoria
Mr. and Mrs Joe Keeton have
returned I'd their home in Winston
Salem. n c.. after spending some
time here with her sister. Mrs. F.
L Blankensfip
Ms Milton Goodwin was hostess
to the September Bethel Hill HID
Club.
NIr. and Mrs. Earnie R. Atkins
and DAUGHTER, Mrs Bobby Nun
nallz were visitors in Petersburg
last Tuesday
Willie and c T. Robertson and
Clyde attended the recent wrestling
matches in Crewe
Visitors in the J. w Pulley home
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25
Amelia Squad
Kept On The Go

The Amelia Emergency Squad re-
ceived II calls between September
4 and 10.
Seven Of the calls were routine to
carry i'll persons to hospitals. Three
were the result Of automobile acct
dents. one stabbing and one a
fight
Hurt in an automobile accident
on September s. near Mannboro
was Leon A. Ward, Negro, 81. He
was cut about the face and legs
after running into a tree, and was
taken to st. Philips Hospital, Rich
mond.
Van Lee Lawrence, Negro, was
stabbed in an alteration at Para
disc Dance Hall at Ills pm. on
Saturday, September u, and was
taken to the same hospital.
The same night at 1920 an auto
mobile ran into a wall at Busic S
Service Station on Route 800 at
Amelia, necessitating use of the
second ambulance. Henrietta Bur
cham received fractured pelvis
and face injuries. Anna Lee Love
received a broken arm. Both are
Negroes of Skipwith, Mecklenburg
county and were taken to the same
hospital
! Leland st, John was in fight
near Paineville. on September 8. at
about 7:45 pm He was taken to
Southside Community Hospital in
Farmville.
On September Is, Dr.. James L.
Hammer requested that oxygen be
taken to the home of c. T. VIM,
his patient at pm.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25

secretary, Joan Moore. treasurer:
and Faye BraudrIck, reporter.
Sponsored bY Mss Ann Sauls. the
club is typing for students, teachers
and others as its Embarrassing prof
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25
Buckingham Club
Members TO Appear
On Channel u

Members Of Buckingham county
home demonstration clubs have re-
ceived an invitation to visit WRVA-
TV studios in Richmond to par
ticipate on the program, Studio
Party
The date Of the trip has been set
for September % with the telecast
program shown the following day
at $50 am.
The Buckingham group will de-
part from the courthouse at S:l5
and from Sprouses Corner at $50
am They will be in the studio
from 1920 to 1890 Box lunches
will be taken. and after the studio
visit, a guided tour Of the Virginia
Museum of Fine Arts will be taken
The tour is part of the program
Of work in the clubs under the Art
in Daily Living class
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25
Band Boosters Club Encourages
Music Advancement In POWhatan

The Powhatan Band Booster Club
met Monday evening to begin new
year of service to the encourage
ment and advancement Of music IN
the Powhatan schools.
The president. Raymond Hudson,
announced the following committee
chanmen: chaperone and transpor-
tation. Mrs. E. NJ Walton; ways
ard means, Mrs. v. J. Ford; mem
bership, Mrs. w. A. Welday: enter
tainment, Mrs. L. M. Clarke, and
uniforms, Mrs. Willard Layne.
The uniform committee has sup
(ervised the fitting and distribution
of band uniforms and following their
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25

recommendation the club has given
authority to purchase additional uni
form hats. The purchase of additi-
onal trousers will be recommended
at a later date.
Through the cooperation of the
5 G b DOL administration, students
schedules have been worked out to
give all interested an opportunity to
participate in the band and music
program.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25
Powhatan News

Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Mason, Of
Charleston, W. Va, have been
guests Of Mr.. ard Mrs. L. L. Mason,
Jr. Mr.. and Mrs. Mason, Sr..
motored to Williamsburg. Monday
where they plan 10 make their home
in the very near future. They were
accompanied by Mrs. P. S. Bland
ford. who will be guest of her
niece. Mrs. william L. Person, in
Williamsburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Bland
ford will attend the Commonwealth
Attorneys Association meeting at
Mountain Lake this week end.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25
News From Green Boy Route
Betty Lou Lewis, Judy Magnusson
Resume Their Studies At College

over the week end were the Rev
L. D. Stables, of South Hill, Mr.
and Mrs. S. w. Reams, of Vic.
toria. and Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Con.
ner. of Meherrin.
Mrs Louise Shelin and sons, Rob.
ert and Johnnie. have returned to
their home in Beverly Beach, Md,
after having spent several weeks
here with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. D: P. Nickels.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Robertson
had as their guests Tuesday, Mr.
and Mrs. E. w Hustled, Of Roa-
noke.
Mrs Earnie Atkins joined Mr..
and Mrs Bobby Nunnally, Of Green
Bay, and visited her sister. Mrs.
Ellington, Of Jetersville, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bolton and
family, of brakes Branch, visited
his parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. NJ.
Bolton, recently.
Mrs. Roland Pierce and children,
Of Richmond. were recent guests Of
her mother, Mrs. C. D. Newell.
Mr.. and Mrs Elwood Hamlet, of
Richmond. spent a recent week end
with her sister. Mrs Billy S. Smith,
and Mr.. Smith.
Mrs. Edwin Ruegg and Mrs. Rus
sell Bernard, of Meherrin. were re-
cent callers in the community.
Mrs. B. NJ Green spent several
days last week in Victoria visiting
her brother in-law and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. s. w. Reams, and nephew
Billy S. Smith. and family.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25
Mt. Zior,

Fobbv Bickford IS natjent al
c Is ID Hospital Clifton Forge
wbel4 HI II undergoing a series Of
rass and tests His wife Mrs.
Lois Bickfold and brother ] O
BicRfofd went I'd zee him last sat.
u,esav. M Bickford remained nn.
til sandav when her father John
NaIsle Son sieve and also her
brother hid His wife Mr. and Mrs
weldon Noble visited Bobby She
returned home with them Sunday
afternoon
WYATT G. DAVIS Of wildwood
NJ d. is visiting his sister. Mr.
A H. Martin
MIL Waoaraw Harris Mary I'll
len. Bin and Sarah and Johnny
Swisarl. all OF Southport n oil
were sunday guests Of the de Bet
tencourts
Nil and Mrs Donald Pendleton
aid children. Donna and James
Keith. were week end guests OF the
JI Davidsons here and the Lester
,Jonas,.s AZ Jamestown Mrs Pendle
ion and the children remained for a
week. visit with The Davjdsons
while Donald went To Winston-Salem
n z on business
Mis- Flo SNYDER of Mclean
visited last week end with h i
GRANDPARENTS, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
Marin and with the t. L. Hudgins
NJ SGT and Mrs. r. Curtis Boat
wright Of Fort Bragg N. G.. visit
ed Mr. and Mrs J. n. Putnev last
week end and ACCOMPANIED Mr.. and
Mrs. putnev 10 the annual stinson
family reunion at BRYAN Park in
Richmond. Sunday.
A d de- Rettencourt. George
DrulneIIer and CLYDE Davis we're
visitors in Charlottesville last Fri
day.
Mr.. Louise Johnson and Lewis
Johnson. of Richmond. were week
end guests in the Clarke-W ood
home at Gold Hill.
Mrs. Marvin Johnson visited her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Brown
in Cumberland. Saturday
Church Officers Installed
Officers and teachers Of Mt. Zior
Baptist Church and Sunday Schoo
were ms allied at the / o'clock wor
ship service. Sunday. with the pas
tor. Rev ] R. Hodges, officiating
These officers will assume theil
duties the first Of October
Mesdames c. w. Cave, j. r
Phillips, A. L. Jamerson and j. A
Deane attended the executive
meeting Of the James River As
sociational WMU last Thursday
They reported a very inspirationa
day.
Mr.. and Mrs II. v. Tate, Q
Farmyille. visited Mrs. Tate
nlother. Mrs E. w. Bickford, las
Friday.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25
Letter Writing
| Week Observance
Set In Amelia

The tWenty-second annual Letter
Writing Week Will be celebrated in
Amelia Court House, October 4lO.
1t was announced today by Acting
Postmaster Wlnfrey w. GriZzard
III am sure We are all aware that
a personal letter Is. next to an
actual visit, the most Intimate and
economical means each Of Us has
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25
Cancer Meeting
Continued from page Il

was changed to a dinner session
to avoid conflict with the scheduled
Academy football game Persons
who have not received letter in
forming them of the meeting may
contact Wilson to assure adequate
dinner reservations for the import
aGt business meeting
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25

Few lumber species have wide
range OF origin than Southern Pine,
produced in y states. including
Ala b a m a, Arkansas, Florida,
Georgia. Louisiana. Mississippi,
North and South Carolina. Okla
homa, Tennessee, Texas and Vir-
ginla.
Arizona tribune., 1959-09-25
Views, s,PfevieWs & Reviews
Rank
Edward B ank s.

chance meeting with Rev. L. Butler Nelson. former
Of the First Institutional Baptist Church Of Phoenix
brought back few OF the good fellowship had
oyed with several leading Baptist chuchmen during the 1947
World Baptist convention held in Copenhagen Denmark
had the of Benjamin president of
Morehouse College who of the main sched
ued at the conventions He unable to appear but enjoyed
the sessions and met several American churchmen.
hosted Dr. Jessie ]. Mcneil pastor Of the Tabernacle
Baptist Church in Detroit Michigan and Dr. Richard Nixon
of Dallas, Texas. tour of Eop We visited the
tries of Germany France Italy Sweden Denmark Austria and
Sw zeand They assured that their understanding Europe
enhanced by my efforts and invited to visit them
whenever came stateSide.
Following decision to to the United States.
responded with several Of these and have spoken In
their pupts of the largest have address
convened at McNeis magnificent Tabernacle Baptist
Church
After living in America for few months. the most
ing discovery Of education In democracy to learn that
the churches not the pillars Of Christian ideals but were
temples of racial bgory is hard to understand after
years the greatest Christian nation In the world
coins carry the motto I'm God We Trust and the
word God has been officially added to the Pledge Of Ale
glance is paadoxical to high ideals at
instance and let segregation reign In churches
rece years several denominations have attempted to
ntegae their Many churches in large metropolitan
have become surrounded by Slums which mouse thou
sands of racial and religious minores. Too often these
churches close their doors and fail to render service where
needed.
Arizona tribune., 1959-09-25
SIGH
AND
SOUNDS.
Eoise Bank s

The most welcome sight
1urlng the past week was a
full sized harvest moon which
1oomed in the eastern skies.
Cooler nights heralded. the
coming OF autumn and the
garden nddlers (crickets to
you) seemed to forget the
tune and the tempo. Another
joy to my heart was the
chance to silence the eva.
porative machine. The noise
and the clamminess often
make me wonder If it's worth
it.
Another familiar view is
the uncut field of Bermuda
resembling an unk EN- r beard
of the green forest monster.
Our yardman was prob ably
discouraged the last time he
wrestled against brok zen
clippers. bullweeds. sitting
heat and general oddities.
ALI kinds of smells floated
through the air = the acrid
brush burning fumes, the
stencil of the tallow plant,
the irritation of insecticides
and the dustefica alton Of the
coto spray, the fresh wash
ed shifts of clothes, the
taste tingling aroma Of an
apple pie, the antiseptic
whiffs of alcohol and the
strangling scent of an aban-
doned cigarette and the plea
SAINT odor of dates glazing in
the oven,
/ can reIIve many episodes
OF my life by conjuring in my
mind distinctive sights, or
sounds, or smells or touch
sensations. Somewhere in the
unprobed depths of the human
faculties lies a time capsule
with well guarded pain and
pleasure knobs to refresh
your brain.
The sight of a harvest moon
made me think about James
Whitcomb Riley's verse about
the frost on the punkin' and
the fodder in the shock Per-
haps another person would
hum Shine On Harvest Moon
The tallow odors brought
back the rides near Kingan's
Hill or what was left of the
fresh air when Kingan crews
closed the slaughterhouse
doors.
Fortunately most of our ex-
perienceS of sense are pleas
ant. Unpleasant ones grow
DINNER with each passing
year and when ] reach TOR my
rocking cnair. / will speak OF
the good old days. when
everything was goodness -
full of Light and right. !.
Arizona tribune., 1959-09-25
:U:Y3 3Ez3;H3
EPHEsIANs 6:12

For we wrestle not against
flesh and blood, but against prin-
cipalities, against powers, against
the rulers Of the darkness of this
world, against spiritual wicked
ness in high places.
Arizona tribune., 1959-09-25
PSALM 1884

Yea, though I walk through
the valley Of the shadow Of death,
/ will fear no evil: for thou art
with me; thy rod and thy staff
they comfort me.
Arizona tribune., 1959-09-25

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Established July TO- 1883 Published every Thursday
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''ALL THAT IS NEEDED TO REMEDY THE EVILS OF
OUR TINES IS TO DO JUSTICE AND GIVE FREEDOM"
THE MERRY GO ROUND
The carnivm sp,n aoyanas again bere Southwest
The sbow begins wit another clustering type OF county fair
buckseng is in be making study the needs Of
the minority groups d relations in Phoenix The
community Nrder1e this penre because the United
Fund is already subscubedto services than
sessions bave been presented the district NAACP board
and needless ibis body vould be unable to give much
The NAACP is practically funconing its
plao and ognm and therefore could p,opide any
stimulation to another bfgb sounding activity
1.-THE Phoenix Urban League bad been compiling the type Of
research information bas boasted obtaining much Of this
surrey aod readily available Unfortunately
Urban League officials bave paed themselves the back
al "a favorable climate in Pboenx the jobs bave
tewe1 and ewer No MARKED degree Of progress bas
The va,ous plaors and sxpo.S tie iGeas omsrons r@ee
relations witboM action.
The Council for Civic Unity bas joined the tbrong again
improve the Of affairs Public accommodations will be
their brass ring again.
While these eooders prepare for another ild ride the
OF every young jobess colored perhaps they wH
remember that the cnnivaz music becomes after
few wbirls.
POLITICIANS FIELD DAY
lie coming Of Nika K1rasbcbev the United States bas
given every politician be rank Of adermzn pres
idenf He bas become the brunt seeker
from the skyline Of New York the barbors Of California
Emoonasm bas stolen the spotlight and the President
USA bas retired bis Pennsylvania farm like bost wbo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-05-03
WBL Churity Event
Set for Today

Today's big bridge event
is the annual charity bene-
fit sponsored by the Wash
ington Bridge League. The
eighth annual two-session
open pair contest is slated
to get under way at / pm.
at the Sheraton-Park Hotel.
In addition, a special pair
contest is set for Z pm.
All proceeds will 90 to the
Arthritis and Rheumatism FoundaL
ton, currently the beneficiary of the
American Contract Bridge Leagues
charity program. Tickets for today's
match $50 per person each session.
will be available prior to game time
from. Director Paul e. Golden. All
area AcBL members are invited. =,
Two silver travelling trophies will
be up for competition--the Dubois
Bowl for the main two-session bout,
and the newly awarded WBL
Women's Auxiliary Trophy for the
winners Of tonight's special game.
The Dubois Bowl, designed, fash
joined. and donated by WBL member
MIS-. RoDcIl DubOlSs DedIh Inc ndIneS
Of seven pairs of WBL charity
champions, the latest being Mrs.
Carl Tessmer and DR.. Willie W.
Smith who are defending today.
Pairs who fail to qualify this
afternoon for the championship A.
mails are eligible to compete in the
special contest for the WA Trophy.
Deferring to today's charity meet,
the Playfair Club and Goren School
duplicates are cancelled
Another annual contest benefitting
the Arthritis and Rheumatism
Foundation is scheduled May 10
by the Congressional Secretaries
Bridge Club. The master point pair
ditioned cafeteria of the New House
once Building, South Capitol street
at Independence avenue Starting
time is 1:30 pm, and all area
ACBL members are invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-05-03
Master Point
Bridge Results

nsthssdai I-Nrt. Glars Adams.
Mu Robert W Bates, Mrs., Donald
Anderson William NaHIaro, Mrs.
q. W. Thomaa-Mfa. Marviu Wolaey
Mra. Robert carr-Mrt. Henry walker,
Chsssj gHsctlon AZ i-wnber
Norris. kslph rufon herdfs
MeDqnnell-Mat eheedy. Larry Reyn-
az .dy lam n faSrs Ssss.
fssblss. h. ''l M f' vlraihia byss
christman.Mrs. Harold KLEIN Mrs..
Florence Miilspauah-Edvara l. AL
0ereni I'M. and Mrs. Ralph
Turon, Rosemary Rlordan-Charles
sognson. TheO Prinsos-Alex Camp
Montsemeryi section A, Mrs.
Malora chrittman-Mr Joan White,
Or. ". p Milea-Lt, Thomas Ihroup.
Mrs. John Fietcher-p. Meade
PEBBLES, ~ 3. Diener-R. kuntzman.
sseclicn ~ l-Mrs. Rossrt w
with +. j, Fitzpatrick -osorSe Me-
Conville; H. Col. Ruth Anderson
Earl Engleman. Elizabeth Porter
DR.. J. White,
PIayfairi Mrs. Hazel Loftln-
sumner Bllley, Prank Hoffman.
Throop-D. Meade PEBBLES. g.. Mrs.
james A. Dearing Rosemary Riorean.
walshs Csection A., i--Margaret
Mills-Don Yoest, Beate Bloch
Charles van Horn. Col. J. q. Sea-
bourne Manfred Sobernheim. Mrs..
Aurelia v, ciaffy- Kathleen ciafiy.
lSection b. Mrs, j. q, Sea.
bourne-Mrs. Martha Hiett. Mr.. and
Mrs william Combe, Mrs. NJ.
Abbey Jane Knox-Martha schwartz.