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Evening star., 1959-12-29
By RICHARD FRYKLUND
Star stan Writer

Three hundred thousand
American diplomats" swarm
ing all over the Far East have
worked a constructive change
on the political climate there.
These people, the man and
women Of the Defense Depart
Evening star., 1959-12-29
Third Of Six Articles


ment's Pacific Command, have
assumed a political role in ad-
dition to their regular military
duties. And on the whole they
seem to be doing well.
In the past two years they
have contributed to changes ir
the free fringe around Com
munist Asia which American
and foreign observers sum uI
as:
An increase in stability oi
several local governments.
A growing feeling among free
ASians that their freedom Il
more secure if they stand with
the United States.
And improved relations be.
tween individual Americana
and local people in the Fal
East.
Strategy Has Effect
These Improvements can be
attributed in large measure Il
the apparent decision of the
Chinese Communists to spenc
1859 proving that they are a.
dangerous as America has al
ways said. The Red takeovel
in Tibet, the invasion Of India
the rebellion in Laos and the
troubles with Chinese residents
in Indonesia, the Philippines
and elsewhere have had a pro-
found effect.
But the army Of semi-off1cial
American diplomats has done
its share toward the change
American training of local
armed forces has strengthened
local governments and aligned
them more closely with this
country.
American officers have
pushed some new governments
toward more democratic prac.
tices.
Military people and theil
wives, in carrying out theil
orders for people to people
contacts. have made new per.
sonal friends.
Book Stressed Needs
And a book, The Ugly
American" co-authored by 6
Pacific Command officer, ha,
made civilian and military
Evening star., 1959-12-29
Book Stressed Needs

And a book, The Ugly
American" co-authored by a
Pacific Command officer, has
made civilian and military
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21

The Little Boys Baseball league
is in the midst Of an invitational
statewide tournament, having won
its first game Tuesday over Chris
tiansburg SO at Colonial Heights.
For details see sports page.)
Action in the Little Boys Baseball
League will probably end next week
with several games to be an
nounced.
Life Saving Classes
The swimming pool is now open
daily from $50 to 10 pm. weather
permitting, which it has recently. }.
Swimming classes are completed.
and Junior and Senior Life Saving
classes are being offered this week
and next week.
I'VE have had busy summer"
said DR.. S. c. Patteson, president
Of the Recreation Association. He
announced that a complete report
from all committee chairmen would
be received at a meeting of the
board of directors, Tuesday night,
September |. At that time the board
is also expected to review its win
ter program, which will most likely
include the church basketball
league.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21
Active Summer Recreation
Active Summer Recreation
Grove Street Park Ends Program;
Baseball, Swimming In Spotlight

One phase of the sumner recrea-
ton program ended Friday with a
picnic at Grove Street Park. See
page 6B for pictures. Baseball
action Will conclude next week. and
the swimming pool will officially
close after Labor Day
With all of the recreation projects
going full blast this summer. Farm
vile youngsters have had va
riety of action to keep them busy
Attendance at Grove Street Park
vas lower than it was several years
ago. as highly organized baseball
teams. and the swimming pool
provided competitive attractions.
Attendance at the Park averaged
from 1886 daily. with about so pres
ent for the picnic
The Park was open to youngsters
from 5-l3 years of age. with even
younger children taken care Of with
a baby sitter" program
Plenty of Baseball Left
The baseball program will wind
up activities next week, with plenty
Of action between now and then.
The Pony League (l3-l5 year old
boys, will play Worsham Sunday,
and may have a night game with
Randolph-Henry next week.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21
Cold Snap Took Its Toll
Cold Snap Took Its Toll
Half Normal Yield For
Peach Harvest Reported

Completion Of the harvest of
peaches. a. growing money crop in
Prince Edward county. was made
about week ago. Figures obtained
from H. E. Boswell, a Burkeville
orchardist showed a Yield of so
per cent of normal for the entire
area crop. although the liberia
varietys Weld hit between Is and
30 per cent Of normal The liberia
is late peach.
Between 5000 and IA 900 bushels
Of Flbertas were marketed r Q m
the Burkeville and Green Bay or
chards. which cover approximately
800 acres Many Of the young
varieties Of the crop were badly
damaged and in some cases totally
eliminated by the cold snap on
Easter Sunday Subsequent cold
rains after that killing spell did
little to help the quality of the
fruit as for as sugar content. said
Boswell
July Rains Helped
However. he pointed out that the
quality OF the years peach was
good. and free of insects. July
rains helped considerably in making
the peaches develop full size. A
similar report came from R. B. Will
son, w. Green Bay fruit grower.
who had early fruit killed at Easter,
but MANAGED to obtain about 20 per
cent normal Yield with Elbertas.
Local demand for peaches was
excellent and set a local record.
Only one third Of the crop has to
be shipped out. and normally ship
ment amounts to more than half
of the totaI crop Boswell estimated
that two thirds of the crop was sold
at the orchard and that at least
half Of the locally-sold peaches re-
manned for consumption in the
area
Production VIII Go Up
There are at least $50 acres Of
orchardland IN the area not yet
bearing fruit. Production in five
years for the area will jump to
some 5000 to 10000 bushels in
normal years when that acreage is
added TO output by the, now-full-
grown orchards. This picture Of the
expanding fruit growing business
is not limited to peaches ~ it also
included apples
The 1889 apple crop will average
weld of about 50 per cent normal
because Of the cold spell which hit
around Easter Harvest of the crop
Continued on page 81
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21
Visiting Linguist
To Spend Year
On H-SC Campus

Richard F. Mezzotero has been
named Visiting Associate Professor
of Romance Languages at Hamp-
den-Sydney College for the 1889
1860 session and will begin his work
in September. He was visiting pro-
fessor last year at Elmira College
Mezzotero received his A. B. de-
gree from The College Of Wooster,
and his NJ. A. degree from Penn.
sylvania State College. He has done
graduate work at Yale University.
the University of Perugia, Italy. the
University of Chicago. and the
University of Connecticut. His ma
jor fields of interest are French
and Italian. but in addition to his
language studies. he has had
special training and experience in
methods and curriculum planning.
Widely experience as a traveller
in foreign countries. he has studied
in France, England. Italy, and
Mexico and has spent much time
in Greece, Yugoslavia. Spain Portu-
gal. North Africa. Switzerland and
Belgium. From the year 1917
through 1854, Mr.. Mezzotero spent
one full year and thirteen summers
engaged in foreign residence, study.
and travel
Prof Mezzotero began his teach
ing career in 1922 as instructor of
romance languages at Pennsyl
vania State College. After two
years he went To Allegheny College
and in the l927-1928 session served
as acting head of Bates College.
From 1881 to 1885 he was con-
nected with high schools in Con-
necticut as tutor, teacher. and Ian
guage supervisor From 1885 to
1858 he was associated with the
Hamden High School in Hamden,
Conn
Pro. Mezzotero is the author Of
numerous reviews in language pub
locations and his book, Curriculum
Guide for Languages. is ready for
publication. He is national treasurer
Of Phi Sigma Iota. honorary Ro-
nance Language Society, and vice
president of the American Associa-
ton Of Teachers of Italian.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21
Antique Clock Now
AT Hampden- Sydney
AS Part OF Request

An early 10Th century grand
fathers clock is now located IN the
Patrick Henry room at Hampden-
Sydney College. The clock was part
of the bequest to the college made
by the late Francis B. Converse,
Of Westport. Conn. The clock came
from the home of DR.. George Will
liam Pollard. of Hanover County
who graduated from Hampden-Syd-
ney in 1888 DR. Pollard is the
grandfather Of Mr. Converse
The bequest was announced last
August by DR.. Joseph c. Robert,
college president The bequest was
then estimated at s250,000, but has
increased in value to an estimated
S325 900, according to the current
market. The bequest consists of Sc
curities and cash.
There are no restriction on the
use of the funds becuesthed.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21
District Scout
Leaders Set $50
Membershi p. Goal

The POWhatan Arrow district
committee Of the Boy Scouts met
Wednesday evening IN Farmyllle to
discuss organlzational plans for the
coming season.
In discussing new scout units,
William Quick district scout dlrec-
tor, said five new units arc under
consideration, including units at
Victoria. Cumberland. ana a cub
pack al DillWyn Quick SAID ad-
ditional adult help IL needed to get
these new units organized.
The membership goal for l959-60
was set at $50 scouts In the six
county district. The membership IS
nov 784 members in Prince Ed
ward, Cumberland. Buckingham
Charlotte. Lunenburg and NottoWa.
counties.
Quick reported that l06 scouts
from the district attended Camp
Monocan during the summer
In looking to future events a
special planning meeting VIII be
held in the district September "A to
plan details Of the coming year \
activities Quick said the first ac-
tiyity would be camporee N Oc-
tober
The year 1860 Will be the SOM
year Of scouting in the United
States. and several promotions Will
be observed in connection with the
event.
E. f. striplin, district chairman,
presided at the meeting With the
following scout leaders T w
Bloomfield, district commissioner,
R. P. Brierley, camping and ac
tivity chairman: George Kelsey OF
ganzation and extension chairman
Dr.. F. j. Clements, health and
safety chairman and Carl Wick.
representative fro m the Moose
Lodge. which sponsors Explorer
Post Sill
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21
Activity Scars
For Farmville
Fire Department
Not Fires; Just
Conventions And
Training Schools

Members of the Farmville Volun-
'eer Fire Department are busy
people these days-and to the plea
sure of everyone concerned-they
are not busy fighting fires Instead.
hey are learning more and better
ways to effectively fight fires.
AT least four members Of the
Farmville unit will attend all Or
art Of the sessions Of the State
Fire School in South Boston. August
1923 John Noel, assistant chief,
will attend all sessions of the 23rd
annual training school which is ex
pected to attract some $50 firemen
from departments located through
out the State
Phillip Gay, chief Of the Farm
vile department. Duke Boliek and
Herman Barbour plan to attend the
school for at least two days. Gay
said today. the training is very
good and l am sorry more mem
bers will not be able to take advan
tage Of the wonderful opportunity
because of vacations, etc He
added that others may attend some
of the sessions
Firemen attending the school will
follow their daily classes with
training and demonstrations on the
fire training grounds. They will re-
ceive instruction on the use Of fire
pumps, gas masks. and ladders
They will also practice the fighting
Of structural and bursh fires Res
cue procedures will be taught
Wednesday. IL Farmville men at
tended the GU h S d Volunteer
Firemen's Association meeting in
Blackstone. IAN excellent and very
Informative day" was the way
Chief Gay described the meeting.
In Blackstone with him were Duke
Boleik. K. L. Shanks. Bonnie Hig-
gins. Ralph and Clyde Fischer. Ben
Smith, Guy Norman, Harold Word.
Fred Lynn. Howard Hancock and
Earl johnson.
To top attendance at district
meeting and State training school
comes the report that four Farm
vile firemen and their wives at
tended the state convention at Vir-
ginia Beach last week. There. for
well-planned convention were
Gay, C. l.. Spurlock. John Porter
Glenn and A. w. Covington. accom-
panied by their wives. active mem
bers Of the local auxiliary.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21

Miss O'Brien expressed thanks for
several cash donations. I'VE have
spent some money for supplies
she said. land I didn't have any
idea how the money would be re.
paid. Sixteen cas- h donations.
mainly from the Richmond d
Bon Air area we're received. as
well as one anonymous gift Of $40
from Asheville. N. C.
Shelves Donated
The books are neatly placed in
shelves as they come into the new
library. which is the Presbyterian
g hurch assembly room. facing
toward Planters Warehouse.
The bookshelves were donated by
A. N. Fore and they were formerly
used as display shelves at Gray's
Drug Store Miss O'Brien estimates
that the shelves will hold at least
5000 volumes. The library is con-
veniently located in the Presby-
terrain Church, where the majority
OF the clasSro0mS OF the upper
school will be located.
The library will be used primarily
by the upper school. and duplicates
will be used in the lower school
libraries The lower school children
may use the library, but it is pri-
marily for the upper school chill
dren.
All Over The State
Books have come to the library
from all over the State. Indications
the degree Of response, Miss O'Brien
said, MI Maxwell R. Schools. of
Midlothian. loaded up his truck with
two. 20 volume sets of reference
books and personally brought them
here The sets are 1857 editions
of The American Peoples Ency-
clopedia' and Our Wonderful
World
Estimating the need for more
books is not an easy task at this
early date. but Miss O'Brien said
there is a definite need for more
books in the fiction. biography. and
short story category The selection
Of history and literature books is
excellent. Specific needs include adj
ditional copies of Shakespeare and
C.laucer. which are studied closely
by the senior class. and 1859
world almanac.
1T will take long time to
catalogue these books properly"
Miss OBrien said. However. she
intends for the books to be used as
soon as possible, with an informal
check-out system until the proper
system can be established She will
catalogue the best circulators"
first. which include the popular fic
tons. ETC.
The books being collected in Rich
mond are gathered at the United
Daughters Of the Confederacy build
ing. and a truck from the Kilkare
Laundry will go down Saturday to
pick up these books.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21

the loan or outright grant of these
items" he said
The items are as follows. small
chairs, with seats Is inches high,
81 for Farmville Is for Worsham;
Wastepaper baskets for class room
use. 43 for Farmville, IL for Wor-
sham. teachers desks drawers not
necessary. 10 Farmville, IL, Wor-
sham folding steel chairs, l22
Farmville, 80 Worsham, folding
tables eight feet long, 9 Farmville:
toilet bowls, 3 Farmville. drinking
fountains. 5 Farmville and county.
urinals, Farmville and county:
thin wall conduit pipe, 1850 feet
Of one-half inch or three fourth
inch: fire extinguishers. "a two and
a half gallon soda acid type and
10 COZ. two round type Seven
flourescent ceiling light fixtures
are also badly needed at the Wells
House.
In delivering the fire eXtingulsh-
ers. Pearson said they will be used
throughout the county. but should
be delivered to the Farmville fire
station for checking and recharg-
ing
Items for Farmville can be de-
livered to the Wells House. behind
the Methodist Church on Randolph
Street
Items for Worsham can be de-
livered to the basement Of Wor
sham Baptist Church.
Pearson requested that the de-
liveries be made between the hours
of 9 am to l pm. Friday, August
81. Saturday and Monday. If de-
liveries are made after that date
it will be necessary to contact the
School Foundation first.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21
Foundation Needs Listed;
Glass WOuedTO Parish House

The Episcopal Parish House on
the corner Of High Street and St.
George Street Will be used for the
81 student Kindergarten this year,
Roy R Pearson. school, administra-
tor announced this morning
The change Is being made BE-
cause Of the difficulty ii discharg-
ing and picking UP students Of the
kindergarten aye at the Hubbard
House, which Was originally desig
mated for the class.
The fifth grade Will Still use the
Hubbard House. and viii be the
only class IN the building
Need Items
Pearson also issued a list Of items
needed for the schools this fall
The Foundation would appreciate
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21
Largest And Best
Five County Fair
Set September IA
Catalogues Out Show
Premiums Offered At
Record 5000 Tab

Premium catalogues for the 1899
Five County Fair are now being
distributed through the offices OF
Agricultural Extension Servlc e
agents in Apeoinat:ox Buckingham
Charlotte. Cumberland and Prince
Edward counties
Approximately $ 0on the great
est ever will be offered IL
premium money this wear Changes,
both in the premium list and in the
rules governing exhibits. are pub
llshed III the catalogue. according
10 J c. Brickett. general manager.
He suggests persons planning to
enter exhibits famIliarize them
selves thoroughly with the neN regu-
lations By carefully reading the
catalogue
26th tnnua! Fair
The 26th annual Five County Fair
will open Monday. September IA
and continue through Saturday. the
10Th. This marks the 50th year of
operation OF fairs IN Prince Edward
county. and fair officials are leav-
ing no stone unturned in making
it the biggest and best ever
Patrons are promised good. clean
entertainment for young and old,
premium lists planned to encourage
many fine exhibits. and nightly and
grand prizes well worth one being
the holder Of several ticket stubs.
This promise comes from John
Warner new president Of the Five
County Fair Association 9th e r
new officers include Y. Y. Gordon.
vice president. and Eric Robin
SON treasurer
Continued on page 81
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21
Upper School P-TA
Meets Thursday To
Set School Hours

A called meeting Of the patrons
and teachers Of the upper school Of
the Prince Edward Academy has
been set Thursday night at 7:30 at
the court house.
One purpose Of the meeting is to
designate the opening and closing
hours for classes at the private
school, The place. time and date OF
regular P-TA meetings will also be
set at the meeting, as we'll as other
discussions that may properly be
brought before the meeting.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21
Full-Day Swimming
Pool Use Announced

Day-long use Of the Farmville
community swimming pool is now
available to the public starting at
$50 am. Stokelcy Fulton. pool
manager, announced today.
Previously, the morning hours
had been reserved for use of SWIM
ming instruction classes. The in
struction classes have been COM
pleted.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21
Inquiry Indicates
No Appeal Filed
In Supreme Court

An inquiry at the clerks office Of
the U. S. Supreme Court reveals
that no papers of any kind have
been filed there to compel Prince
Edward County to open its public
schools this year If any action is
taken, the papers have to be filed
with the Clerk or one of his as
sistantS.
The inquiry was prompted by an
article appearing in the New York
Times on August 2 stating tn a t
Negro plaintiffs have appealed to
the Supreme Court to force the
prince Edward) County to open
public schools
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21
Improves rsI s'"~'y

Edward A. Carter, chairman Of
the Prince Edward County board
of supervisors. is Slowly improv-
ing" according to spokesman at
Southside Community Hospital
Mr.. Carter suffered severe
stroke August 8, and was in critical
condition for some time.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21

Special arrangements have been
made to have the Assembly Room
of the Presbyterian Church open
Saturday morning from 9-12. to
receive books from anyone who has
not had a chance to bring them in
this week. After Saturday books can
be delivered to the Prince Edward
School Foundation office on the
corner of Third and North Street.
with elevator service to the third
floor.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21
5000 Books SWellLibrary
Response Assures
Adequate Library
In Private School

An estimated 5000 books have
been donated to the library of
Prince Edward Academy, accord
ing to Miss Kate O'Brien school
Some 1000 books have poured
into the new library this week, with
another 1000 coming in from Rich
mond and several hundred at
Worsham
The response has thrilled everv-
one connected with the private
School Foundation, especially Miss
O'Brlen. whose painstaking care
built up the Farmville High School
library over period of many
years
Talking with Miss O'Brien over a
stack Of books piled up on the
table, one can readily catch the
spirit of cooperation that is so es-
sential in building an adequate IL
brary from scratch"
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-08-21
Lower School P-TA
Meeting Tuesday

The lover school P-TA viii meet
Tuesday, August Is, at the court
house to have a general meeting on
final plans for school opening Mon
roe Evans, P-TA president, an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-25
BY DICK OBRIEN
star staR Writer

Howard Grant, Bowie's new
riding champion after his three
winners yesterday broke Bill
Hartack's old meeting record Of
IL. Cancelled all his mounts
today.
Grant telephoned Bowie
stewards with the report that
his young brother Jimmy had
been injured while riding q
motor scooter in Laurel and
asked permission to cancel his
mounts In view Of the circum-
stances.
Jimmy, Is. apparently was
hit by q car in Laurel. He was
taken to st. Agnes Hospital in
Baltimore where Howard was
standing by.
Meanwhile, the stewards were
waiting to question the 10.
year-old Cincinnatian concern
ing his ride ON Sew Wash Wear
In yesterdays third race.
Told 10 Ride Horse
Grant had tried to have Sew
Wash Wear Withdrawn because
Of alleged soreness in her front
legs. but DR.. Frank M. Keller,
State veterinarian in charge at
the starting gate. told him he
thought the fllly sound enough
to run after having Grant jog
the horse for q sixteenth Of q
mile.
simultaneously today,
Trainer Charley White, who
conditions Sew Wash Wear for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-25

Cincinnati 900 900 O80-6 /
pO raiie9a j.s Hyas 81 6 and K0seheck
Home runs = washington. tucker.
Cincinnati. Robinson.
Chicago Al 900 100 600 o
New York 900 $50 Oix-6 3
Arias RAYMOND (6l and Romano:
9ae,er' Monroe i6) and Berra. W -
san ' francisco i iSS S Soa SSdd9SE-1d y !
Bowsfeld Borland 49,. Monbou.
quette 49, and Daley; Sanford. Hymsu
~, Shipley 9l and Schmidt. w -
sanford nn L - BoTsfeld. =
Francisco. cepeda. Rodgers. ~
Chicago (Nl ITO 900 O2x-4 o
McLiSh, Ferrarese t6l and Nixon
Schafernoth. Henry 49, and s. Taylor.
Neeman "a. W-Henry. L-Ferrsrese
Los aG ns.Ies S SSo Y ISS CO., Co., : 9
Farrell. Schroll "a, and Swatski;
Drysdale and Roseboro, Sherry 49,.
W-Drysdale Farrell.
Detroit OlO 600 OOO-I q
Law and Foiles; Foytack. Narleski
49, and Berberet
Winning pitcher Law. Losing
Home runs Pittsburgh. Nelson
Foiles Detroit. Harris
Baltimore 300 O42 OO2-lI II O
Kansas City OIL OI0 600 5 10 3
Harshman. Loes (Sl and Tfiandos,
Ginsbere t5l johnson, Reed I2)
Daley (6'. German 90 and Chit
Winner-Harshman. Loser--John-
son.
Home runs Baltimore. Triandos.
Tasby. Kansas City. Maris.
Milwaukee 100 600 2O0-J 9 1
st. Louis 900 600 OOO--0 3 3
SPAIN and Rice; jackson. Mcdaniel
49,. Clark 90 and Green.
Winner-Spahn. Loser-Jackson.
Home run Milwaukee. Haas.