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The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25
THE FARMv1LE (va) HERALD FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25 1859
Changing Wishes

n days Of youth, we often wish
That we we're somewhat older;
But when we are, we grurnble at
The weight upon our shoulder.
Then later on, the years speedily
Like racers when on skids;
And in old oge, we mourn our youth
And wish that we we're kids.
1t seems our minds can change O lot
Between kid days and when
The years have turned our hair to gray
And we're three score and ten.
For always il seems the rose thot's here
Is never completely outshone;
And too, it is true, the hour thot's here
Will be loved far more when its gone
/ D. WHITAKER
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25
Lesson for September ~. 1859

TIE SAME thing never happens
L twice. But the same kind Of
thing happens over and over in tho
history Of mankind. Man Is the
same sort Of creature everywhere
you md him. and al the gadgets
and inventions Of the past 800
Year, have not CHANGED him very
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25

In Virginia one can find the type
of home he wants - a long cabin
in the pine woods. cottage on
the Atlantic, Chesapeake Bay or
one Of the great rivers. He car
have house in the Blue Ridge,
in the Shenandoah Valley or the
Appalachians He can own a pre-
Revolutionary m n S n or a ty-
coon's palace. He can own property
costing from few hundred dollars
up to a quarter or half-million dol
lars.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25

Virginia was first in the United
States in 1858 in the production Of
orchardgrass seed, kale, Beltsville
white turkeys and early summer
white potatoes. 1t was third in to-
bacco, peanuts, and sweet potatoes.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER Is, 1859
A Strength Greater Than These

AS President Eisenhower and Premier
khrushchev sit down together as heads
of two great nations to discuss world prob
lens, a number Of differences must be re-
solved before any hope of reaching point
for negotiation The best to be hoped for is
a general understanding between the two
men of the issues involved, and some basis
for resolving them through future negotia-
tons, either through meeting of ministers
or summit meeting. If no hope can be seen
in summit meeting, it must not be held
President Eisenhower heads constitu-
tional republic. That is to say, he has not
the power (uness he usurps it, and we do
not think him to be that kind of MANI to
make international agreements. The United
States is not controlled by the President,
but by the people through an elected Con-
gress. Mr.. Khrushchev is in control of his
party, the Communist party and as such is
in complete control Of the Union. AS a
practical matter he can speak directly and
completely for his nation - his is the die
tator.
President Eisenhower knows that his
term of office will expire January 20, 1861
He knows that as head of the Republican
Party he must defend his actions and ad-
ministration in an election campaign be-
ginning in 1860. He knows that his actions
are subject to review, approval or disap-
proval, by the Congress Of the United
States. On the other hand Mr. Khrushchev,
in practice, remains in power so long as he
can control the Communist party, and the
people, by whatever means. He knows there
are others who seek to rise to his position
in the same way and by the same means
that he reached his position of power -
that is by power alone. He is currently the
strong man of the Soviet Union. makes his
own decisions. and carries them into effect
just SO long as he is able to control through
the use Of power. Power in this case is
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25
Worlds Fair In 1864

NEW York, Washington and Los Angeles
are currently considering staging
Worlds Fair several years hence New York
proposes to stage Worlds Fair in 1864.
If this is done, this will mean that New
York will open Worlds Fair exactly
twenty-five years from the last Worlds
Fair in that city hmm which was held in 1889.
That Fair, ironically, was held on the eve
of World War II, and the darkening clouds
Of war somewhat overshadowed the hopes
and ideals of that memorable Fair.
"A Worlds Fair acts as something of a
meeting place for the views, the hopes, the
history, and the sentiments of many ma
tons. 1t has tendency to bring many peo-
pies from many nations together and show
them the beliefs of other peoples, the way
they live, the products they produce, and
the system Of government and social life
which they represent.
By 1864 the jet age will be in full swing
and travel to and from one country to an
other will be easier than ever before. There
is no reason why the 1864 Worlds Fair
could not be the greatest in history
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-09-25

THE teevSion networks have put up large
sums Of money to finance an organlza-
ton which is supposed to combat the grow
ing attacks on television The attacks cen
ter around the theme that television is bog
ged in mediocrity.
The television networks claim that this
is not so, and that television must contain
variety of programing - to meet the wishes
of all segments Of the population. They
hope to counter some of the criticism with
the new organization. although it is specif-
icallv stated that criticism often serves a
purpose. and that the object of the new
organization is not to discourage construc-
tive criticism
There is some merit on both sides in the
current controversy. Anyone who likes
sports for example. will readily concede
that televison has filled wonderful spot
in bringing to the PARKWAY fan the tennis
championships, golf tournaments, Rose
Bowl games the World Series boxing, etc.
On the other side of the question is the
charge Of mediocrity in the many dramas
State Of Mind
ONE Of the secrets of life which we must
- all learn before it is too late, is that
happiness is not the result of material
things. but mental achievement.
You probably often have seen people who
are in the most humble circumstances who
are completely happy, who get much out OF
life and much out Of people. No doubt you
have also encountered those who have al
most limitless sources Of money but who
are not happy, who are continuously chas-
ING rainbows and who have few friends and
get very little out Of life
1t is true that money does not necessarily
bring happiness. A great many wealthy
men will admit that the richer they became.
the less serene and the less fruitful their
lives became.
The lesson of life is to learn to be happy
with what nature has endowed us. We need
not be the richest man or woman in our
community, nor do we have to have great
riches at all. If we are intelligent enough to
be thankful for all the things we have (and
all Of us have many things) and get as
much out Of life as we can, as we go along
we can be happy regardless of the extent of
our material wealth.
Milford chronicle., 1959-04-10
I'm THE AIR FORCE"
By EIoine townsend Dlekersol

after midnight and brought him
back to Forbes at s g. m. He really
had to rush to make it home before
the children left for school. but
rush he did. Lynne and Dawn love
to April Fool their Papa and the
night before the girls planned their
strategy. He hardly stepped In our
front door before the children made
him sit down to the breakfast ta-
BILE sleepy, bearded. wearing long
johns, flying boots, flight suit, etc.).
The girls could hardly contain
themselves when he took a big buIp
of his morning coffee and tasted
the heaping teaspoon of salt, which
he unknowingly scooped out of the
sugar bowl.
Yesterday it was 79' here and q
lovely spring day. Today it il In
the forties. cloudy and we expect
thunder storm. We have reseeded
our front lawn for the third time
and pray the rain might be just
gentle April shower.
Guess that's our news this week.
Until my next column.
Always,
Elaine Townsend Dickerson
Milford chronicle., 1959-04-10

-encement" for the completion of
your education. Then systemati-
cally call properly dressed =
upon the colleges or corporations
which you have selected and tell
them your story and your desire
to learn to serve them. Forget
yourself during such an interview.
Talk only of how you wish to be
of service to them or to others.
If you have already had a summer
position, speak well of former en-
ployers. Never complain about
anything or anybody when seeking
job. Rember that the party in
terviewing you may have many
more troubles than you have.
Learn To Sell Yourself
(3) If you fail to interest the
party called upon, be sure to get
from him or her the name of some
corporation or college which mig
ht be interested in you. This is
very essential. Get the name of
the person upon whom you should
call and permission to use the
name of the one who gives you
this lead. Not only is it of great
help to you to know whom to ask
for when calling next, but your
earnest request therefor makes q
real impression on the party of
whom you ask it.
"a When making calls, avoid
Mondays and Fridays-also call
between II and 1900 a. m. or di-
rect1y after lunch. Be very cour-
teous to the telephone switchboard
operator or the hostess or appoint
ment secretary whom you first
meet. 1t is very helpful if you can
get from her the name of the per-
son who can be of the most help to
you. Mondays and Fridays you
can use learning in advance about
the college or corporation upon
which you are to call and getting
the names Of the persons who can
best help you learn about the col
lege or corporation so you can
talk their language.
/ think that if you follow the
above suggestions closely you will
be successful, certainly by follow
ing up this program until it does
succeed, you will win. One more
thought: Employers are looking
for men who do not drink at any
time and who don't want to smoke
while at work. Character, good
health and a belief in the church
and prayer are the fundamentals
of a successful and happy life.
Milford chronicle., 1959-04-10
BABSON DISCUSSES GETTING JOBS

a copy of the "Tenth Generation, /"
by the late Harry Stillwell Ed
wards.
Getting Jobs OF ALI Kinds
The great majority of students
who expect to graduate from high
school or college in June are not
Observation-Disclosures or scientific
minded. They will start as teachers
or secretaries or sales clerks or in
other clerical work and ultimately
become fathers or housewives.
Most of these, however, want jobs
first; it is most important that
they get jobs for which they are
naturally suited and in which they
will be both efficient and happy.
In fact, l believe that with every
diploma there should be attached
a report showing what, in the Op-
inion of the personnel department
of the school or college, the stu
dent seems best fitted for. Ger
tainly, it can usually be foretold
whether or not a graduate has the
qualities of leadership, is capable
of becoming an executive or being
in business for him or herself;
also, whether the student has a
mechanical bent or is sales-mind-
ed or suited to teaching with a
love for people or the arts.
Now let me give some rules VIII
ich l have learned after fifty years
in the college of Hard Knocks :
I'D Ascertain in which of the foll-
owing five groups you would be
happiest: (a) The Professional
Group, which includes law, med
icine, teaching, and the ministry; /;
(b) The Engineering Group, which
includes chemistry, physics, arch
itecture, building, and all phases
of engineering; (c) The Manu-
featuring Groups, which embodies
economics, accounting, and the
handling of employees; (d) The
Merchandising Group, which has to
do with selling, advertising, anal
ysing, investing, and all forms of
merchandising and finance, and
(e) The Agricultural Group, which
embraces farming, dairying, horti-
culture. forestry, etc.
(2) After deciding for which of
these five groups you are best
suited, take the Yellow Pages of
your telephone directory and Sc
lect a dozen or more colleges or
corporations which would give you
practical training along your cho-
sen line. Make your graduation
from high school a true Comm
Milford chronicle., 1959-04-10
The Paper Curtain

In the United States unfortunately,
periencing the initial stages of a Paper Curtain,
which can be as dangerous to people as the Iron
Curtain in Europe
The latest example is the handling of statement
by Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Powell, as
the reader probably knows, is Negro Congressman
from New York, who has a heavy following in Har-
lem. In fact he opposed both the Democrats and
Republicans in the last election, and hands
down.
However he has been considered a Democrat for
many years, and is considered an important spokes
man for the Negro vote in New York. Therefore,
when he announced recently that he consider
ing supporting Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson, of
Texas, this significant news.
1t was significant because this was, quite prob
ably, the first time in many decades that leading
Negro spokesman in New York City had announced
Milford chronicle., 1959-04-10

Chris Homan, Frances Welsh, Col
leen Teare, Aileen La-Marge, Kay
Maull, Kathleen Neyin, and Dee
Ridings. Judy Roberts also re-
ceived her adventurer, Child Care,
and Homemaker badges. A horse
woman badge was given to Colleen
Teare. Chris Homan received her.
housekeeper badge, and Aileen La
Norge was awarded housekeeper
and homemaker badges. Dee Rid
ing received child care, dog and
cat and homemaker badges.
Refreshments were served by
Patrol No. 3.
Milford chronicle., 1959-04-10
Still 4 Divergence

We not satisfied with the communique issued
after the meeting between Prime Minister Harold
Macmillan and President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The greatest center of confusion the
foreign ministers conference which will be held in
May, most probably. and its effect summit meet
ing. Although the impression had been widely CIV
that a summit conference assured, U.S. Off
cias and British officials still disagree that point
In fact, US. officials saying that whether
summit conference is held still depends upon the
outcome of the foreign ministers meeting. The
Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary Sewyn Lloyd,
disagree They say it is their understanding that a
summit conference has been agreed upon
This confusion is poor publicity, poor strategy,
and poor public relations for the Allies. Instead of
giving out many statements to the press, and SO
Milford chronicle., 1959-04-10
Looking at
WASHINGTON

who hailed from of the old Confederate states
Judged by any standards, it was headline news.
But what happened to this item, 1t did not ever
make some of the papers in New York And Powell
is New York Congressman. 1t, of course, made
page in many Southern newspapers. The sus
picion is that newspapers in New York, opposed tt
Lyndon Johnson's candidacy, played down this new
story, while papers in the South also opposed
to Johnson, put the item page one-since the an
South Likewise, it is highly favorable to Johnsonf
chances in New York City. The larger question in
volved is whether the so-called free press should
suppress certain stories while over-stressins
others. (Some of the newspapers which ignored
Powels complimentary statement Johnson
Gently played Senator Proxmire's attack johnson
page one
Milford chronicle., 1959-04-10

many optimistic blurbs for home consumption both
in this country and in Great Britain the leaders of
the two countries should have issued a joint
munique, specifically covering the point which
they disagreed, that the results of these talks
would be clear to the people of both countries.
Certainly the people deserve answer to that
question, for they knew that President Eisenhower
held the view that summit meeting was useless
unless progress made in a foreign ministers
meeting-before the talks began. 1t also known
that Prime Minister Macmillan ready to have
summit conference, whether not foreign minis
ters' talks productive. And since that the
big issue involved, it is quite disappointing to
the issue still unresoved, different interpretations
Britain, while both leaders declare that the talks
were grand success.
Milford chronicle., 1959-04-10
THE TORNADO SEASON

The tornado season is usually ushered in
with April in the United States. There are,
occasionally, tornadoes earliers than April,
and tornadoes which occur after the end of
the tornado season in the summer, but the
majority of these storms occur between
April and midsummer.
There are several new theories about tor
nadoes, theories which have been developed
in the last year or two, and no editor can
probably inform the reader just what causes
tornado. One Of the theories is that the jet
streams, which generally occur three to four
hundred miles behind fronts, paralleling the
front, are diverted downward and help in
crease the possibility of tornado.
Other theories involve inverted air mass
es, the meeting of fronts, etc. And, the GER
tain thing which can be said about tornadoes
is that they are very small storms, usually
occurring in daylight, but sometimes occur
ring in the night which are really, beyond
the limits of present-day weather forecasters.
1t will be interesting to see the results of
tornado warning stations set up in the mid
die states in 1859. 1t is true that weather
observers can sometimes predict conditions
which are conducive to tornado formation.
On the other hand, there has been little sue
cess in predicting specific tornadoes, or in
guessing their course.
Therefore, the average citizen should re-
member that tornadoes usually occur in un-
stable weather conditions, are usually asso-
ciated with rain, and can usually be detected
by the simple expedient of ones hearing.
Survivors of many tornado have described
their approach as sounding somewhat like an
approaching freight train, with the volume
multiplied several times.
One can practically always avoid lorna
do in an automobile, can often run away from
them if he sees the funnel-in an open field,
for example-and in case this is impossible,
the best course of action is to take cover in
ditch, or depression. Windows and houses
should be thrown open, and occupants should
seek shelter in the basement. Tornadoes
usually travel across the countryside at twen-
ty or thirty miles an hour, and dip down only
occasionally, in their trek across the surface
of the earth.
Milford chronicle., 1959-04-10

Babson Park, Mass, April 8.
Most graduates from high school
or college wait to long before seek
ing jobs. The same applies to
most employers who are seeking
new workers. Now is the time for
both prospective graduates and en-
ployers to get busy.
Watch Science Fairs
Most states are now holding
Science Fairs exhibiting models
and inventions by high school stu
dents of certain cities or counties.
The original idea was suggested
by William Guild of st. Petersburg.
Fla; but with the help of ]. C.
Council of the Tampa, Fla, Tri-
bune these Fairs" have been pro-
NOTED by the leading newspapers
in their vicinity. Of course, they
are not Fairs" as they have
nothing to sell - but are rather
exhibits of ambitious high school
students who may have worked
months on their projects. This is
the place for corporations and
others to find students with extra
ordinary initiative and inventive
capacity. These young people have
no trouble securing good jobs or
scholarships, whichever they de-
sire.
AS I read my daily newspapers
I am discouraged by the crimes in
which "teen-agers'' are involved.
1t truly makes me feel that our
country is "going to the devil" so
to speak. But when attending one
of these Science Fairs I become
very optimistic about American
youth. I believe that 95 per cent of
the young people are boys and girls
of character and ambition. Fur
thermore, those who get into trou-
BILE do so largely because of neg
lect by their parents, some of
whom are too poor and others too
rich to bother about their children.
CAS- the twig is bent, so grows the
tree" applies to young people as
well as to forests. The churches
and schools cannot do much with
out the help of the parents. Fur
thermore, we must not think only
of our own children = but for their
own good we must think of the
children of others who may not be
as fortunate as we are. I wish
every father reading this column
would send fifteen cents Ito cover
printing and postagel to The j. w.
Burke Company of Macon, Ca, for
Milford chronicle., 1959-04-10
2806 McAlister
Topeka, Kansas
April z, 1859

Dear Friends:
| guess I'll be around here by
1861. Sure would love to read the
headlines the day one of those sew
en- exceptional men are chosen to
be the first man in space. Mercury
Pilot No. the morning papers call
him. The part that gave me. shiv-
ers was the fact that all seven who
qualified are married. Can you i'm
agine yourself standing here on
earth and watching your Zone and
Only" take off possibly never to
descend again. They will never be
quite sure until several tests have
gone through the experimental
stage. Sheeeee! Hayes's first fight
in a jet was exciting enough for
me and that's just old stuff any
more.
It's nothing but fatherly love to
sit down to breakfast the morning
of April the first and know full
we'll that some of your breakfast
that you must eat has been tam
pered with" by little fingers. Hayes
flight April began a short time
Milford chronicle., 1959-04-10
PRETTY NURSES

RICHMOND. Va. tP)-The Medi-
cal College of Virginia has some
pretty young nurses-and the chill
dren love them. They are drawn
from a group of rs students OF
Thomas Jefferson High School who
have had special training. They
work in the children's ward, feed
ing and reading to the children and
teaching them games.
Milford chronicle., 1959-04-10
THE THREE-CENT ANSWER

In Washington right now many of our
Congressman are happily voting plans for
the federal government to spend more money
than it can possibly take in in taxes. Does
this make sense? You can bet the bottom
dollar of your taxable income it doesntI
President Eisenhower still contends it
is possible to balance next years budget at
SIT billion. The National Association of Man
ufacturers-an organization that certainly
should know about monev matters-says
we can get by handily on $3 billion less than
that.
Yet the odds are two to one against bal
anced budget. Why? This sentence from a
news story is significant Despite the Ad-
ministration confidence that public opinion
backs a balanced budget. spot check by
United Press International showed that most
House members are receiving only light to
moderate mail in favor of Government econo-
N.Y..
That brings the problem down to level
where you and | and three cent postal card
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