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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
PUBLIC SALE

PUBLIC AUCTION, Saturday.
July IL, at 1000 a. M, 7 miles
east of Caldwell on route 78 near
Green Valley church, to settle the
estate of the late Woodie Ruther-
ford: 8 Hereford beef cattle, some
with calves at side, some due to
freshen; 2-year- Hereford bull;
2 milk cows; 1851 Pontiac, actual
mileage, 10000. Mrs. Leone Gar
rett, administrators.
Also, since I accepted employ
ment with the Clevite Corpora
ton at Napoleon, Ohio, will sell
my personal property, Don Ruth
erford. The following is for sale:
one-year-old Palomino gelding; g.
year-old trick riding mare; f.
year-old pony gelding; complete
riding outfits; / horse trailer.
Farm machinery and equip
ment: l, 1851 Ford tractor; Ford
moving machine; set of Ford
plows; set of Ford discs: dump
scraper; pull-type disc; 1947 Ford
truck, long wheelbase, 2-speed;
lot Of baled hay; lot of corn; lot
of clover seed; some horse-drawn
equipment; electric drills; log
chains; binders; shovels, etc.
Two complete houses of furni-
ture:: 1858 matched set washer
and dryer combination: gas range;
refrigerator: deep freeze: 1858 81
inch Truetone TV: l Philco 21-in.
TV; 2 Maytag washers; living
room suites; bed room suites; din
ing room suite: dinette set: set OF
twin beds; 3, 9x12 rugs: sweepers;
reclining chair; 2 studio couches;
dishes; also many other articles
too numerous to mention.
Terms of Sale: Cash.
Weddle Brothers, Auctioneers
(Not Responsible for Accidents
Owners: Estate of Woodie Ruth
erford, Leone Garrett Admins
tratrix and Don Rutherford
Lunch will be served on grounds
So ! 2
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
For Sale-DWELLINGS LOTS
MODERN THREE bedroom bum

MODERN THREE bedroom bum
galow type house, gas, electri-
city, bath, gas furnace, full
basement. Beautiful oak finish
and flooring. Nice location in
Caldwell on paved street. Shown
by appointment only.
GOOD SIX ROOM, two story
house, with gas, electricity, bath
and furnace. Full basement, doub-
lie garage and extra lot. Good To-
cation in Caldwell on paved
street.
GOOD FIvE-RoOM house, gas,
electricity. Water in kitchen,
cellar and outbuildings. Large at
tic for extra room. Three-fourths
acre of land. Good location on
Route<2l.
CHESTER j. HOWILER-Broker
5l61a West st. Phone 228-J
Caldwell, Ohio
48 If.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
PUBLIC SALES

WE WILL SELL at auction, at our
farm, located IL miles south of
Caldwell, turn west at Macksburg
on county road No. 76 and go one
mile to farm, on Friday, July 10,
1859, starting at LOO o'clock p. m,
the following:
9-CATTLE-9
Consisting of six cows, ranging
in age from six to 10 years old,
freshening dates given at SAFE;
two heifers, 18 months old (open) :;
one, two year old 'heifer due to
freshen in October. Health pap
ers furnished.
MACHINERY
1949 model Ford tractor; one
set of II" plows; New Holland
baler No. 66; rear mounted moW-
er: two-roW corn planter; cement
mixer; P.T.O. Ford; 26 ft. hay
elevator; international 400 ma
nure spreader; Massie Harris drag
type disc; pair of platform scales;
Blizzard 600 A ensilage cutter;
Hineman mixer; Case side de-
livery rake: four, ten gallon cans;
drop-in milk cooler unit; one
set work harness; land plow:
power lawn mower; hay rope and
fork; approximately SO bushels of
corn and other items to numerous
too list. Terms: CASH.
VIRGIL CARREL, Owner
Route 3, MackSburg
James Watson, Auctioneer
Bob Merry, Clerk
Not Responsible for Accidents)
So 2
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

A NEW HOME, just two years
old. IA by 27 living room, three
nice size bedrooms with lots of
closet space, one and half bath,
kitchen-dining room combined,
very large recreation room, laun-
dry room, fruit room and garage
in basement. Located in Park
Heights. See Orton Lantz or call
Caldwell 113. So 2
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

EIGHT-ROOM HOUSE with bath
and gas furnace, nearly three
acres Of land. Upstairs can be
used as a three-room apartment
if desired. Good location. Priced
to sell. Call after 500 o'clock
p. m. or on Saturday afternoons.
Cletus Estadt, POI Railroad street,
Caldwell. 50 / 2pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
WANT AD SECTION
WAN T E D

QUALIFIED TEACHER of high
school mathematics for small
classes in a excellent rural COM
munity. Salary from $4,000 to
$4,000. For information call col
lect Bucyrus 21132 between the
hours of 800 and 900 p. m. 2
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

EIGHT ROOM modern home in
Summerfield, with furniture
Less than $4,000. Look this over.
35 ACRES near Summerfield,
farm land, pasture and some
timber and locust. Priced to sell.
See this now.
135 ACRES with eight room
house and outbuildings, near
Summerfield. Also l10 acres and
a five room house near Stafford.
Let us show you these farms.
Chester j. Howiler, Realtor
A. Raymon Fogle, Salesman
Summerfield, Ohio
| 2 3 pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
FOR SALE
For Sale-DWELLINGS LOTS

FOR SALE at Caldwell. A seven
room house, on " acre. New
oak floors in living room, fire.
place (wood or coaD, gas furnace.
Spacious brick garage, attached
to a three-room building, with
sink and city water. A nice roomy
cave, large garden spot or. build
ing sites. Priced to sell. Earl T..
Osborn, Realtor, "a 9th street,
Newark, Ohio. Phone (reversed)
FA 3-6161. 19tf.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to take this opport-
unity to thank all of our many
friends and neighbors for the
kindness shown us during our
bereavement. Special thanks to
Evangelist Mckinley Bates, for
bis many words of comfort, and
to the Brubach funeral home,
Summerfield Everything was
greatly appreciated.
James Warner
2pd. and family.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

FOUR ROOM semi-modern house
with sunporch and utility room.
All metal built-in cabinets. Joe
Warberger, north end of Ava on
USR 81. / 2 3 4 pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

WELL BUILT HOME. Seven
rooms and bath, full basement,
coal furnace, two-car garage with
shower room, other outbuildings.
One and one-half lots Excellent
condition, centrally located on
Main street Priced to sell. Phone
ME-S-3723 for Appointment. John
L. Palmer, Cumberland. Ohio.
| 2 3
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

THREE BEDROOM, one floor
home in Bronze Heights. Phone
359-W or contact G. r. Locke.
! g pd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

BABY SITTING job, day or night.
Phone Caldwell 117-W.
50 / 2 pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

MODERN HOUSE, carpet, vene-
tan blinds, large living room,
double garage. Bolon Farmhouse,
Caldwell, Ohio. Phone 165.
47tf.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

/ AM NOW available for plumb
ing, heating and repairs of all
kinds. James Kinnen, Route 6,
Caldwell, Ohio, Maple Heights.
Phone 161-F-12. Il 3pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

MODERN SIX-ROOM house. wall
to wall carpeting, custom
drapes. R. H. RUNNER, Walnut
street. Phone 387. 23 4 pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

SIX-ROOM HOUSE, with bath,
full basement, automatic gas
furnace, built-in kitchen, hard
wood floors and venetian shades.
Located at SIG Walnut street,
Caldwell, Ohio. If interested
write: Willis Mcdonald, 3445
Knapp Drive, Grove City, Ohio.
2 tt.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
FOR SALE OR TRADE

1858 MERCURY, nine passenger
Station Wagon, in good running
condition, would make ideal
transportation for factory work
err. Under book price. Wilmer F.
Watson, Mt Ephraim. Phone ar
62. 2 3 4 pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

FOUR YEAR OLD horse, weight
l400 pounds. Guy Schafer. two
miles north of Belle Valley in the
Rochester community. Cpd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
N OF &c < S

COBA service completely elimi-
mates the risk of keeping a
dangerous bull. Call: Don F'risbee,
Caldwell 273. 9
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

HOT POINT electric range and
Servel gas refrigerator. Phone
3l0-F-15. ! 9 3
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

THREE-ROOM HOME on Chau-
tauqua Court, Caldwell. Phone
383. 2 3 4
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

SEMI-Automatic Bendix washer.
Phone Caldwell 359-W or see
c. r. Locke, Bronze Heights.
q pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

A CAREER in the cosmetic field
is interesting and profitable. If
you qualify you may start yours
as an Avon representative. Need
representative in Dexter City
community. For information
write Avon Products, Inc, Box
l48, Marietta, Ohio. 234 5
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
For saIe-HOUSEHOLD GOODS

CEDAR CHESTS, size 47x21x2O.
Priced from $1,000 to $500.
Also cedar wardrobes. Robert
Poulton, Winterset, Ohio. Phone
4-2525. 23 4 pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

REGISTERED Roam Shorthorn
bull, l8-months- old. Also a Hol-
stein COW, due to freshen soon.
John Miley, Sarahsville, Ohio,
route ]. 2 3
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

ONE 4O-INCH Frigidaire electric
range and one kitchen cabinet.
c. N. Danford, postmaster at Ava.
l % pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
N OF &c z S

POULTRY LITTER FREE to any
one wishing to cleanout poul-
try house. Person must provide
own hauling facilities. Contact
A. r. Boyer, Noble Hatchery,
Caldwell, Ohio. Phone 81 Cpd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

FIFTEEN TO TWENTY acres of
good mixed hay to be cut on
the shares. Can be cut by trac-
tor. Anna Grimes, route 6, Cald-
well. l 2 3, pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
BUDGET HEARING NOTICE

BUDGET HEARING NOTICE -
Notice is hereby given that the
board Of trustees Of Marion town
ship, Noble County, Ohio, will
hold a public hearing on its an
nual budget for the year COM
mencing January l, 1860 on Sat
urday, July l8, 1859 at 800 p. m.
in the township room in Summer
field, Ohio.
Mary E. Muchelnaus
Marion township clerk
2 Summerfield, Ohio
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

1899 FORD, ls-ton pickup, in
good running condition. H. l..
Rossiter, Caldwell. Phone I'll.
23 4
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
For Sale-LIVESTOCK

TWO SHOATS, and will trade
stock cow and calf for a year
ling BOILED white face, bull of
equal value. Mitchell Keyser,
route 5, Caldwell. Phone 709-F-2.
2pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

KEEP COOL! Electric fans, 20
inch: screen and screen Win
dows. Tipton's Corner Hardware.
Caldwell. So ] 2
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

1857 FORD FAIRLANE, two-door
hard-top, with Thunderbird
motor and good white side-wal
tires. $4,000 miles, in very good
condition. Reasonably priced
Contact Dwight Watson at Mt.
Ephraim or phone Mt. Ephraim
13-R-6. 9 3 I'D.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
F o R SALE
For Sale-LIVESTOCK

SPOTTED RIDING MARE. Con-
tact Charles Svercek, Belle Val
ley, phone 354-F-2 or see Bernard
Jones, Caldwell route 2. / 2 3
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

OVER STOCKED - 6.70xI5 Gus
tom NylOn tubeless Goodyear
tires. New. only $500 each, plus
tax. Original price $500. Buy
now and save the difference.
Mikes Tire Shop, Caldwell, Ohio.
5212
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

NOTICE Expert picture franz
ing, good selection. Murphy's
Furniture, Caldwell, Ohio. 40tf.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

WHY WORRY if afflicted with
any skin disease? Ask about
V-J-O at Gillespie's Drug Store,
Caldwell, Ohio. % pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
For Sale-FEEDS SEEDS

OATS, off the combine and some
baled straw. Ralph Bettinger,
two miles north of Harriettsville
Cpd
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

THREE HOLSTEIN calves, one
week old. Marshall DeVolld,
Belle Valley. 2
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

PICKLES and some baled straw
in the field. next week. Phone
Caldwell 7l8-F-5. Cpd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

CLARENCE CRUM says, Don't
worry over sluggish septic
tank or clogged drain" Come to
the G. G. N Farm Bureau in Cald-
well and get Klean- Email sewer
and septic tank cleaner" Money
back guarantee 10 pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

NOTICE TO OUR PATRONS: In
order to get your five percent
discount on Spring fertilizer, it
must be paid by July Is. Cald-
well Implement & Supply, East
street, Caldwell, Ohio. 12
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
For Sale-UARS TRUCKS

1850 CHEVROLET, black, five
passenger coupe, power-glide,
radio and heater, excellent con-
dition. Russell Keith. Phone 30
F-13. 2
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
NURSING HOME

NOTICE - We are going to Of
fer our special price on MAR
IETTA MASTER PAINTER Out
side White during July and Aug
uSt. A S6.35 value for only S4.65
per gallon. Caldwell Implement
& Supply Co. 1-9
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

THREE 8:17H2 Goodrich tubeless
truck tires. VIII be sold for
$4,000 each. Caldwell Fire De-
partment. Caldwell, Ohio. Contact
c. D. Elliott, Merle Barnhart or
Robert Ralston. 2 3
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09

PICKLES, $1.50 per hundred.
Available Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays. Archer's
Greenhouse, route /, Caldwell.
2 3
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
NO &c E S

LET US SAVE YOU S S S on
fertilizer. We supply Farmgro
Plant Food in bulk either
straight potash, phosphate or
nitrogen or in popular analysis.
G & N Farm Bureau, Phone 95,
Caldwell, Ohio. Al If.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
For SaIe-MACHINERY-TOOLS

ONE HORSE-DRAWN moving
machine, in good condition. Ed
ward Michel, three miles east Of
Caldwell on SR 78. pd.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-07-09
For Sale-MSCELLANEOUS

OAK COUNTERS, show cases,
room furnaces, screen wire
rack, two, three-burner hot
plates, cash register, McCaskey
accounting register. Earl Secrest,
Buffalo, Ohio. 2pd.
, 1959-09-30
GOVERNOR MERWIN SPEAKS TO PEOPLE
ON ACCOMPLISHMENTS NFIRST ANNTv.
Conclusion

M
In this connection, it, is well pieuOn Inc ground-Dreaklng
to mention that positive steps ceremonies will take place
will be taken to develop 4 within the next Jour to SIX
modern abattoir for 81. croix weeks for the sOO-anit housing
which will make it possible for project at Sugar Estate IN st.
the Virgin Islands to export Thomas. The plans tor 9 300
federally-inspected and ap- unit project at Christiansted
proved animal meats to other have moved along to the point
areas Of the world. This faci- where bids Will soon be in
lily will do much to promote vlted on this project.
the development Of livestock The Federal housing pro-
in the Islands. AT this time il gram is, Of course, not the di-
has not been definitely deter rect responsibility Of the local
mined whether the Govern Government. 1t is not my in
ment viii build this facility Or tention here that the local
whether private firm can be government should take credit
induced to provide the facility for any Of the work that has
for the community. Many priS developed in this field. How
vate firms have expressed an ever, we are vitality interested
interest ia this project. II is and do our utmost to cooper
expected that with the negoF ate with the Federal agencies
tiations that have taken place in promoting and developing
over the past months. work these projects.
will now move ahead rapidly 49,, rup,,. ho,a4.u )
= only q small part Of the
IN the field Of housing II is general program which your
encouraging to note that theslocal government is endeavorl
Federal housing program ~ Ing to develop. WE have AZ
moving along rapidly Ia ALREADY built the first unit Of the
areas Of the Virgin Islands. Governments emergency hons
The 7O-unit housing project ia ing project At Hospital Ground
Frederiksted lis nearing CONF st. Thomas. Other units are
, 1959-09-30

1MEAsAm## N#- @NA
under construction and it is
expected that they should Be
able to accommodate about 100
persons within the next four
to six months. Two Of the
buildings which will be erect.
ed within the next month in
the Hospital Ground area in
St. Thomas will be single fam
iiy units. These units will
both be constructed at 4 cost
Of around $4,000. It is hoped
that the general public will
want to stop by and take q
look at these. units in order
that they may get an idea as
to just what type Of single
family dwelling can be erect
ed for the price mentioned Of
$4,000. Many lower income
families Of the community
may well be able to use to adj
vantage prefabricated struc-
lures such as those the Cow
eminent is using il this
project. AT the same time, the
IBEC Corporation in Puerto
Rico, sponsored by the Rookie
Teller Foundation, has offered
its complete facilities to the
Government Of the Virgin IS
lands ia developing apart
ment houses and similar pro
jects for persons ia the middle
income brackets who have diff.
, 1959-09-30

ficuIty finding adequate hous4
ing. Research and development
in the field Of middle income
housing is proceeding and
should bear fruit ii the next
year or two.
IN my inaugural address I
stated thatsI would work dill
gently in gathering around me
4 group Of young native lead
ers who could become well
versed in the affairs Of gov
eminent. Il was my stated
hope that the ambitions Of
these young men and women
would not only give vitality
to my administration but
would also provide first class
leadership for the future, Il
has been 4 great source Of
pride and satisfaction to me
that, finally, a couple Of weeks
ago ! was able to fill each and
every one Of the Commission
erships ii the various depart
ments. I now have the good
ortune Of working with q
complete Cabinet made up al
most entirely Of native Virgin
islanders. In this group we
have many fine leaders who will
] am sure, make contributions
to the community over the
years ahead. I can assure Won
that I lean heavily on these
fine gentlemen and I ask that
all those within the sound of
my voice should feel free to
call upon them at all times for
assistance il coping with the
problems that may arise il
any part Of the Virgin Islands,
The administration has tried
over the past months to keep
opeople in the Virgin Islands I'M
formed Of what their government
is doing. Il is true that we may
not have at al times done a per
feet job ia this regard. However,
it is an area Of activity that I
feel very strongly about and
can assure you that every effort
IS being made to increase. coopera-
ton with the press and radio in
order that they may be in a posi-
ton to disseminate vital informa
ton about the operation and
, 1959-01-09
Bureuu 10 Observe
NdtI Children
Dental Week Feb. 8-l4

The Commissioners Of Health
has announced that the Blu
reau Of Dental Health Service
will again observe National
Children's Dental Week, Feb.
8-14, 1859 in the Virgin Islands.
Since this year is the cen
tennial Of the American Dem
tai Association, special EN-
phasis will be placed on this
event throughout the nation.
Here in the Virgin Islands the
same effort will be made to
bring to the attention of all
the seriousness Of our chill
dren's dental health problem
and to encourage and improve
their solution. DR.. Rudolph
Lanclcs, Director Bureau Of
Dental Health Services will be
in charge Of the program and
its activities.
, 1959-01-09
PFC John Stevens
Is With l0lst
Airborne Division

Fort Campbell, KY. : Army
PFC John Il. Stevens, 20, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John q. Ste
vens Of Christiansted, is parti-
cipating with the 1O1st Air
borne Division in a special
Strategic Army Corps alert
at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
The week-long alert status
will end January 10.
The 1O1st Airborne Divi-
sion, a major STRAC unit,
constantly maintains an i'm
mediate readiness force for
sirborne deployment to any
area in the world. The first
company can be ready for de-
parture within two hours after
receiving an alert. A second
company can be ready to fol
low in one hour. Within six
CONTINUED on page Al
, 1959-01-09
Commission on Youth C'sted Festival Comm.
Will Sponsor Donce Announces Monies
AT Furchette's OF Prize Winners

The Commission on Youth is
sponsoring q dance on Satur-
day night, January 10th at
Farchette's Night Club, it was
announced today.
A highlight will be the raf-
fling Of a Volkswagen at
midnight.
, 1959-01-09

Approves Nine More
Bills Passed by Leg.
The Governor Of the Virgin
Islands John D. MerWin on
January s, 1859 sanctioned
and approved the following
bills which was passed BY the
Legislature Of the Virgin Is
lands on December 1858. Bill
No, 789, an act to restore the
Virgin Islands Employment
Service to independent status
within the Government Of the
Virgin Islands and for other
purposes. Bill No. 700, to
authorize the governor to sell
q certain plot Of government
owned land in the Richmond
area to the Virgin Islands
Housing + B Renewal
Authority and for other pur-
poses. Bill No. 1913, an act to
amend I h E Virgin Islands
Code to provide for the trans
fer Of certain function and
services from the Depart
ment Of Agriculture and La
Dor to the Department Of
Health, and for other pur-
poses.
Bill No 1876, to provide for
housing for elderly persons
and for other purposes. Bill
Nc. 799, to provide funds for
architectural and engineering
services for plans and survey
ing Of housing for elderly per
sons. Bill No. BIT, an act to
amend Chapter 113, Title SO Of
the Virgin Islands Code. Bill
No. 800, to create a special
committee Of the Legislature
to investigate the operations Of
the Land Authority and to pro
vide funds therefor and for
other purposes. Bill No. 821 to
provide additional funds for
essential public service.
Bill No. 824 to authorize the
Governor Of the Virgin Islands
non+in41n1 A. nono III
, 1959-01-09

Csted Festival Comm.
Announces Numes
OF Prize Winners
T h Christmas Festival
Committee today announced
the name Of prize winners as
follows: First prize for
troupes went to Lois Cane
gata's Jingle testers; second
prize to Jenny Thurland's
William Tell; and third to
iGwyneth Civil's Mantini-
Iquans.
The first prize for Troupes,
three handsome metal figures
mounted on a wood base, was
contributed by the Depart
ment of Tourism and Trade Of
the Virgin Islands Govern
ment.
First prize for floats went to
the ST. Croix Gift Shop Asso-
citation. First prize for Floupes
to Jean Hoakinson's Clowns.
Attorney Frank Padilla won
first prize for Festival Village
Booths; Iris Williams was
second and Lois Canegata
third.
In the Steel Band COMPETE
ton the Trojans won first
prize; second went to Pedrito's
group and the Moonshiners
took third.
In the Old Fashioned Mar
ket Fair, ribbons were award
ed to: Mary Andrews, Cana
day Estates, Sarah Christie
pher, Alfred Conton, Loretta
Conton, Verona g. Dennery,
Rachael Derricks, Katherine
Edwards, Ina Evans, Angel
Garcia, Lydia Gates, Cynthia
James, Kai LaWaetz, Maria
Lydett, Alberta Malone, Betty
Miller, Leonard Roberts and
Martina Smith.
X. Claunch designated the du-
ties Of William Johansen, Com
/. missioner Of Agriculture and
, 1959-01-09
Louis e. Brown IS
Acting Commissioners
OF Agriculture.

Government House an
nounced yesterday, appoint
ment Of Louis E. Brown as
Acting Commissioners Of Agri-
culture and Labor, Depart
ment Of Agriculture and Labor
for the Government Of the
Virgin Islands, effec,v Janu-
airy |, 1859.
Mr. Brown was born in ST.
Croix, Virgin Islands, and at
tended the parochial school in
Frederiksted, ST. Croix, from
which he graduated complet-
ing a special commercial
course. He worked at the US,
Air Force Base at Benedict
Field as Chief Clerk from
1911 to 1913. He then became
fiscal accounting clerk for the
y. S. Navy and resigned on
entering the U. S. Army il
1943. Mr.. Brown served in the
Pacific Theatre Of war and was
discharged with the rating Of
sergeant major.
He was appointed Compen-
sation Commissioner in St.
Croix in 1850 BY former Gov
ernor William H. HASTE. Upon
the passage Of the ST. Croix
Wage and Hour ordinance he
was given the title Of Wage 3
Hour & Compensation Com
missioner, On September 80.
1855 Acting Governor Charles
, 1959-01-09

X. Claunch designated the du-
ties Of William Johansen, Com
missioner Of Agriculture and
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