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The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11
SnOw-RemOval
Policy Requested;
Gains Approval

Paradoxically, the only hot
issue if there was one at the
regular meeting of Town Coun-
Gil, Tuesday evening, was a cold
Subject-snoW.
Town Manager E. L. Quisen-
berry asked for and received
authority to establish a snow
removal policy. His request
grew out Of considerable criti-
cism leveled at the town govern
ment for the way the first snow
Of March was removed from the
streets.
Basically. the policy calls for
the removal of snow from the
business section and access
highways leading into Farmville
as soon as it is deep enough to
justify its movement. Picking up
Of the snow from the center of
the streets will follow as soon
as possible after the business
area has been scraped. Resi-
dental streets are to be scrap
ed Immediately following COM
pletion Of the in-toWn highways
and business section.
Formal Policy Later
That is the type policy Town
Council agreed to, but no for
NAL one has yet been drafted.
Quisenberry said today he plan
ned to write such a policy after
he gets rid of the new snow
dumped here Wednesday eve
ming.
In asking for a policy, the
town manager pointed out there
had been considerable criticism
OF the snow-handling - "some
just and some unjust He said
the Street Department crew
worked SO hours straight push
ing the snow which fell March 3.
and was ready to pick up snow
from Main Street, early Friday
morning.
Quisenberry explained that he
had one block of Main Street
blocked off to pick up snow that
morning. A few merchants com
planned about blocking the park
ing meters, and said it didn't
bother them when it was left
in the center after the Febru
airy fall. Hoping that the weather
would take a better turn, Quisen-
berry said he decided to leave
it in the center. He added that
was when he made a mistake
because more merchants COM
planned then.
Dig Out Responsibility
Residential areas were not
CONTINUED on page 81
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11

Members Of Farmville'S Jack
Garland Post 80 and of the Post S
Legion Auxiliary will join for the
banquet festivities next Tuesday
at Cedarbrook at $50 pm.
The dinner speak most
prominently known as Dan
Daniel, is an executive with Dan
River Mills at Danville. He rep
resents the City of Danville in
the Legislatures House of Dele
gates.
Daniel has served in numerous
important state and national
American Legion posts culnin-
ating in his elevation to National
commander for the 1867 LIE.
gion year.
He headed the Virginia Legion
in 1851 and had served as vice
chairman of the Legion's Ma
tional Security Commission and
chairman Of the National Public
Relations Committee.
During 1852. he served as ma
tional vice commander. He is a
World War II navy veteran.
Next Tuesdays banquet will
celebrate the birth of the Ameri-
can Legion III Paris, France on
March 1917. 1919.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11
Reunion Yeor For SIS And o's
Longwood Colleges 18th Founders
Day Festivities Launched Tonight

The 18th Founders Day pro
gram of Longwood College is
scheduled for Friday and Satur-
day, March II and II.
Activities begin Friday at 8
pm. with the presentation Of
Oscar Wude's play. THE nmpor-
lance of Being Earnest" by the
Longwood Players and Hampden-
Sydney Jongleus.
The principal speaker at the
Saturday morning program, at
1l:I5 will be Miss Bertha Stewart
Adkins. Under S ecretary of
Health. Education and Welfare.
Her topic viii be "Petticoats and
Politics"
Saturday Program
Other activities Saturday in
clude a coffee from 9 to 1890
am. at the Almnnae House.
sponsored by the Farmv willie
AlIlmnae Chapter; a business
meeting Of the Alunnae AssoCia-
ton at 1920 pm. and a luncheon
at lis pm, IN the college dining
rcofn.
An open house will be held at
the Presidents home at 4 pm.
ard. concluding the two day pro
gram. vi3l be class reunion meet
ipss st $40 pm.
his wear Is the reunion year
fer IL Alllnnae ~ho graduated
Don t6nswuod College during
years that end in SIS and O'S.
Speakers Background
Miss Adkins. Saturdays princi-
pal speaker. is the first woman
ever to hold the under secretary
post at Washington. She was ap-
pointed BY President Eisenhower
in 1858.
Prior 10 her present assign
n,ent, she was dean Of women
AZ Westert Maryland College
She Is ukIsae Il AnnsEau Unt
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11
FormviIIe Agent Soys:

Uninsured motorists will have
to pay a $40 fee five dollars
higher than a year ago when
they apply for 1860 license plates
starting March IS.
The Virginia General Assem-
bly, Just this week completed &C
ton a m n d in G the uninsured
motorist law to require the
higher fee. The Assembly gave
the, new law emergency status so
that it becomes effective with
the March Is opening Of the
annual registration period.
c. F.. Wilson. who operates the
licensing agency at Farmville,
pointed out that the new law
also includes sections making the
giving of false certificates in
connection with insurance status
misdemeanOr. II provides fines
ranging from S. ~ 500 and for
Jail sentences of from one To 10
days. or both.
Wilson pointed out that, even
though license applications Just
mailed to all vehicle owners by
the Division Of Motor Vehicles
state the uninsured fee to be SIS.
applicants will be required to
pay the higher rate under tho
emergency law.
The amended law also imposes
the same penalties in cases
where vehicle owners permit
other persons to drive an unin-
Sured vehicle on which the re-
quired $40 fee has not been paid.
Persons involved in violations
in either case will be required 10
establish proof Of financial re-
sponlbilty for a period Of five
yeats. u addition.
Wilson. proDl1etoy u Wilson's
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11
Unemployment Up
Wood Workers
Hit Hardest
By Deep Snow

The record-breaking March
SHOWS are more than a nuisance
They are heavy economic
burden.
Workers in the lumber in
dustries have been hit the hard
est, according to c. H. Martin,
manager of the Farmville Of
flee of the Virginia State EN-
ployment Service.
After the heavy snowfall last
Wednesday night 62 persons
came to the Employment Ser
vice office on Thursday and
Friday, seeking unemployment
compensation. On Monday and
Tuesday of this week 48 ad-
ditional applications were made.
Most Of those applying are
saw mill workers, and a few
construction people," Martin OBJ
served. A normal snow can
throw many lumber workers
out Of work for a week. but this
abnormal snow will have even
more far-reaching effects.
There has been little differ
ence in the employment figure
for 1860 as compared with 1859, F"
Martin pointed out. In February
there were 1l9 new applications
for work this year, compared
with "a new persons seeking EN-
ploynent last year.
The number of claims for I'M
employment insurance in Feb
ruary is also slightly up this
year with 1870 compared with l53
last February.
The total mum Der apply
ing for unemployment compen-
sation does not reflect the com
plete snow picture. Self-employ-
ed persons. such as pulp wood
cutters, are not eligible for
compensation.
Continued on page 81
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11
Eorn National citotion
Eorn National citotion
Test Results Place Four Academy
Students In Nations Top 80

-Four Prince Edward Academy
seniors have received letters of
commentator for their achieve
ment on the National Merit
Scholarship Qualifying Test.
Cited for their high test scores,
the local students along with the
finaliStS in Merit Scholarship
competition for 1860, constitute
less than three per cent of all
secondary school seniors in the
nation.
Certificates went TO Mary c..
Lancaster. Charlotte McClumg,
Jay Harper and John Molnar.
They were among 555, 900 stu
dents who took the tests last
spring.
Mrs. E. Louis Dahl said to-
day that 33 members of the
junior class took the test last
Tuesday. She, in commenting
upon the achievement of the
four seniors, said. These stu
dents have demonstrated SUI
perior ability and have brought
credit to themselves and their
school. We are pround of them
and hope they will continue to
Develop their Abilities
The National Merit Scholar
ship Qualifying Test is a three
hour measure of educational de-
velopment and college aptitude
Emphasis is on broad in
tellectual skills, and on under
standing and ability to use what
can be learned, rather than on
sheer knowledge of facts.
One of the purposes of the
test is to identify able an d
promising students throughout
the country, and to encourage
them to continue their educa-
ton The four Academy students
plan to go to college The girls
will attend LongWood College
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11
Methodist Teacher
Conference Friday

-Four educators from the Rich
mond office Of the Virginia
Methodist Conference Board of
Education will meet with area.
church school TEACHERS tonight
(t'rlday> a. tho tarnvllls
Methodist Church,
The latest effective ideas Ill
church work will be presented
by Or, Harry g Ralthis, execu :.
tive secretary Of the Conference
Board of Education: the Rev.
Gilbert F. Cofer. director of
adult work; the Rev. Clifton w.
Freeman. director Of youth
work: and the Rev. Richard
Moore. director of children's
work. Dr. Thomas F.. Carroll,
district superintendent, will be
present.
The meeting. scheduled for
7.:30t pm. will bring together
teachers and officers, Of all
Methods churches within 4
radtus q IS miles.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11

At present the boys have not
determined exactly where they
will enroll. Harper said he was
leaning toward VPI, while Mol
mar has a preference in william
and Mary.
The test is the first step in
the annual competition for
scholarships provided by some
100 corporations, foundations
and individuals as well as the
National Merit Scholarship Cor
poration itself. The new contest
features four-year scholarships
with stipends depending on r.
nancial need. Awards will range
from 500 to 1900.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11
Plans Discussed
For ActivatiOn
OF Cancer Unit

How to revive the Prince Ed
ward unit of the American
Cancer Society became the chief
topic Of discussion here Tuesday
when a re-scheduled session OF
area Cancer Crusade workers
failed to nlaterialiZe.
Acting president Of the local
unit. John Wilson, was bonn.
barded with questions by Der.
nard w. Woodahl, executive di-
rector of the Virginia Division
and other members OF the state
staff, seeking means to revival.
ize the local organization. The
best answer appeared to be a
solicitation of leaders in h {
county who are not so involved
in other community activities.
Plans to accomplish just thai
were initiated at the meeting at
tended only by several members
of the Prince Edward unit
Thirteen counties had been i'll
vited to attend the training seS'
sion, preparatory for the annual
Crusade III April. The first meet
ing was postponed because Of
snow.
James McMlllion, the area 5
new field representative was
on hand to meet volunteer work
ers. He obtained list Of new
persons to contact for possible
assistance in carrying the edu
cational and service programs
of the society forward in the
Prince Edward unit. strug
Cling body now for about a year
I'VE don't want to force oul
organization on a community
but we believe Prince Edward
wants to be a part Of U.S. sale
Woodahl. He pointed to the sue
cess of the local Cancer Cru
SADIE a year ago when abou,
$500 was contributed for the
work in addition to the distri
button Of educational material.
in several hundred homes.
A Cancer Crusade will bt
conducted here in April with tho
hope Of involving some new
people in the work, who nigh,
aid in establishing workine
chapter here IN 1860, Wcodah
noted.
The Prince Edward unit turn
ed down an invitation a veal
ago 10 Join the Community Chcs'
because the American Cancer
Society has abandoned parhci
patton in united fund type
drives. The reason most otter
cited is not the financial sue
cess or failure of such an ar
rangenlent, but the loss Of the
educational material distribution
sustained when a special drive
is not carried out. Loca-
wonlen's clubs were CREDITED
with much Of the success c.
last years Cancer Crusade.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11

versity From 1858 TO 1858. she
served as assistant chairman Of
the Republican National Commit
tee, and she is a member of the
General Federation Of Women's
Clubs and the National Fedora
ton Of Business and Professional
Women.
A graduate of Wellesley Col
legc. she holds an MA degree
from Columbia University. and
has bern awarded the honorary
degree Of doctnr Of laws from
both Wdsteip Maryland College
and Hood College.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11
Amended Uninsured Mot0rist Law
Increases Fee, Stiffens Penalties

Home and Auto Supply, the Ii
censing center, recommended to-
day that all persons in doubt
about procedures under the law
check with insurance advisers
before appearing to purchase Ii
cenSe plates.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11
Feed The Birds!

Reports coming to The Her
aid indicate that the birds are
dying by the hundreds. T h e
present SHOWS have starved them
and some are seen too weak to
fly.
Birds are the farmers best
friends when insects come in the
growing season and they need
help now. So, feed the birds.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11
New Snowstor'm
Hits; 4 Inches
Dropped In Area
Town And State
Must Absorb High
Cost OF Clearing

March continued to set new
records for cold and snow as
low temperatures were topped
with a four inch snow Wedpes-
day night. E. F.. Striplin, local
weather observer, put the four
inch snow on top of six inches
left from the snow last week.
Rising temperatures and the
sun playing peek-a-boo Thurs
day morning began cutting the
new snow fall down to size. A
20 degree temperature was re-
corded as the low for Wednes-
day night. That is the highest
low Of the week, with other low
temperature being: zero on Sun
day. three on Monday. and four,
Tuesday.
The snowfall for the winter
now totals over "a inches, less
than five inches away from the
record holding winter of 1910.
There is little doubt that 1850
will be remembered a long time
for its unusual February and
March SHOWS.
Main Street was being COM
pletely cleared of snow Thurs
day morning in accordance with
the policy adopted by the town
council Tuesday night. TWO
town plows were kept pushing
the snow all night Wednesday.
Town Manager E. L. Quisen-
berry said the town force tried
scraping the residential area
just before daylight, but there
was too much ice on the streets.
Fearing damage to parked cars
and snow equipment. the resi-
dental streets were left. T h e
streets in the residential area
were almost bare by noon Thurs
day and in excellent candition.
Costly Snow
The snow has been a costly
one from the standpoint of the
town treasury. Quisenberry had
not completed estimates Thurs
day morning on the cost of re-
moving the snow and keeping
the streets clear. but he noted
that six tons of salt have been
used since the middle of Febru-
airy. Altogether the cost of the
February and March SHOWS will
probably total some $4,000.
Cost of snow clearing of the
highways in the Dillwyn resi-
dency ran an estimated $40, 600
for the February snow The two
March SHOWS will cost even
more. probably totaling $50 to
$35, 900.
j. H. Phillips. district engi-
neer of the Lynchbu-g area esti-
mates the February and March
SHOWS will cost in excess of
$282 900. The storms have cut
heavily into the highway bud
get. he said. and there won't be
much left for secondary roads
and other projects.
Heavy SHOWS in Southwest
Virginia added nearly two feet.
CONTINUED on page 81
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11
Municipal Function improvements
Vast In Current Council Business
Fire, Police And
Water Protection
Among Measures

Town Council had a lot to talk
about other than the weather,
Tuesday evening. Before get
ting around to the snow prob
lem. action was taken on
measures designed to keep the
water system a healthy one.
boost fire protection, clean up
the town. and strengthen the
police department.
Flouridation Request
A request from a citizen that
Foundation Of the towns water
supply be stopped was turned
down. To answer the request
that Foundation be stopped if
it caused ulcers. the American
Dental Association and the 10
cal medical society were asked
If such was the case. Reports
from both contacts that it has
never been determined to have
effects on ulcers were read by
T own Manager Quisenberry.
Then, council voted to continue
the Foundation, and directed the
town manager to inform the
person responsible for the re-
quest of the medical reports.
The installation of an adj
ditional fire alarm was given to
a committee with the power to
act. stipulated that its installa-
ton must not exceed a cost of
$3.50
Add Cleanup Man
Qlusenberry brought before
council a suggestion that a
cleanup man be hired to gather
up trash daily from Main Street.
He pointed out that some time
ago the town had such an en-
ployee. and a considerable num-
Der of merchants had asked why
the service was discontinued.
The need was emphasized by
members, and council gave the
manager an O. K. on the pro-
posal. He said today he would
put on such an employee as
soon as the right individual
could be found.
With an eye toward budget
preparation time in April. the
possibility Of obtaining a three
wheel motorcycle for the Police
Department was brought up by
Councilman James Forbes. The
use of the vehicle was describ-
ed in terms of advantages of
checking parking meters, as
well as daytime patrol Of curb
parking.
Quisenberry pointed out that
such a vehicle would also be of
assistance in routine patroling
by the police officers in an ex-
banded area. He said, I'VE
don't have near the number of
breakins experienced in other
towns because of our good sys-
tenn of patrolling.'
Police Dog Purchase
A security aid for members of
the Police Department was
sanctioned with the approval of
the purchase of a police dog
Two council members and
Qisenberry reported on seeing
such dog in training and in
operation, and the three told
council of the value of such an
addition to the force. 1t was
pointed out that when an officer
happened TO be patrolling by
himself at night, the dog would
be valuable to have in the auto
mobile.
1t was also pointed out that
such a dog could be trained to
track as blood hound, help
in searching for lost people,, etc.
The matter was left in the hand Of
the town manager with the
power to act
A copy of the code Of ordi-
nances recently published was
requested in a letter from Mrs.
Hazel Key, librarian of the
University of Virginia Law Lii
brary. Council voted to donate
copy to the library.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11
P-TA Session

The Upper School P-TA pro-
gram planned for tonight
THURSDAY, has been postponed
No date has been set fer tha
meeting.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11
And Birthday Event
Legion Banquet To Hear
Observation-Disclosures

W. c. Daniel Of Danvie member of the Virginia House
Of Delegates past national Legion commander
will be the speaker at Is celebrating the
American Legions And birthday.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11

LONGWOOD REALTY CO. INC. began operation in
Farmville this Lafo0n, seated
the company, Watson will representative
Lafoon will devote full time to the real estate business
will still associated with A. O. Laf0On Building
Contractors
Watson will continue to maintain a full time position
with W. A. Watson Sons Agency The office
the located the the Munich
pal Building.
Lafoon said the company will off primarily
ding real estate develop
home additional sales will
future Lafoon added.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-03-11

Several leaders Of the Virginia
Department of the Legion and
Auxiliary will be guests Of the
local celebrantS for the occasion.
Evening star., 1960-04-08
PHILco
cooL-cHASSlS T

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heat trops. Heot-corrier
design directs heat away
from critical ports. "Air-
Flo" mounting OF ports
permits moximum COOL
ing, Permo -CircuitR pon-
els ore on-eonductine.
Evening star., 1960-04-08
oLD-FASHIoNED
HEAT-TRAP TV

Stocked connponents-
one below the other
pyromid and multiply
heat intensity. Parts
m mounted underneath,
generate heat which is
trapped by Old fashioned
oven-type, upside-down
chassis.
Evening star., 1960-04-08

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Evening star., 1960-09-30
Kennedy Again Backs
Most of Lobor's S Goals

Senator Kennedy today renewed his pledge to fight for
most of organized aborS goals in the domestic and foreign
fields.
The AFL-CIO News published four-page interview of the
Democratic presidential nominee by George Meany president
of the 13-milon- member labor federation.
Meany notes his discussions with Sena-
Evening star., 1960-09-30

that his program would neces-
sarily increase general tax
rates. but added: If it means
higher taxes, l will never hesi-
tate to ask for them"
Accorded highest priority"
to enactment of a bill to raise
the minimum wage and extend
its coverage.
Predicted enactment of legis-
lation providing medical care
for the aged under the social
security system early next year
if he is elected.
Called for liberalization of
the whole social security
system.
Pledged to eliminate "some
anti-labor sections" of existing
law, citing as an example re-
strictionS against picketing by
construction unions.
Called for legislation in such
fields as aid to education, hous-
ing, aid to depressed areas and
unemployment compensation.
Promised to work at this
problem" of civil rights and
mot merely make self-serving
statements about it."
Recommended expansion of
immigration to 250,000 a year.
Charged that the Eisenhower
administrations policies are
based on "11th-hour responses
to Soviet-created crises" and
pledged that his administra-
ton would establish "a COM
prehenSive set of carefully pre-
pared, long-term policies de-
signed to increase the strength
of the non-CommuniSt world"
Urged really massive assist
ance to our friends and to the
uncommitted nations of the
world" and charged that the
Eisenhower administration has
neglected the great visionary.
partnership principles of the
Marshall Plan and Point Four
Programs"