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Evening star., 1960-02-07
BY DAISY CLELAND
Star STAFF Writer

Wanted: excitement -
have vitamins packed. health
and energy - will work a
nine-day week"
This is the answer to a
presidential hopeful's Office
staff and the lot of career
girl Maggie Virkkunen, re-
Evening star., 1960-02-07

ceptionist in
the office Of
Senator Stuart
S y m n G t ON,
Democrat of
Missouri.
Maggie, with
pizaZz of a COL
lege freshman,
n q c q hird'c
Evening star., 1960-08-21
Gateway to English
Better Writing Through
Practicing and Reading

~ GOD, expressive writing is product of,
" among other things, practice.
With that in mind the FallsChurch school
system is beginning early to foster its students
composition talent, and carrying the emphasis
on through high school.
An example in the early grades is the
MT Daniel Monthly" student publication
containing news reports of the elementary
school and literature section.
The monthly, edited by Mrs William Samp-
sons sixth grade, receives contributions from
all over the school, including poetry and fea,
ture stories.
new feature of the high school English
curriculum this fall will be an elective course
for qualified juniors and seniors to include
creative writing and interpretive and critical
reading oftop literary works.
Mrs Martha Delaney, teacher with spe-
cial talent in writing, has been engaged to
conduct the course. Students will be guided
and encouraged to read extensively in order
to improve their knowledge and quality of
expression.
Supt. of Schools Irwin H. Schmitt has taken
note of published criticism of student training
generally in written composition. This has in
cluded complaints by university and college
teachers that the performance of freshmen is
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below the standard for college work And
industrial and professional executives have
deplored the inability of some technical
experts to communicate their knowledge
effectively.
The criticism is sometimes unjust, Mr.
Schmitt acknowledges, but he says he is willing
to admit that I'VE must improve the quality
of written composition of all children in the
public schools"
One need, he believes, is for better trained
teachers and better teaching conditions
Falls Church has reduced the teachers stu
dent load for high school classes this fall
Part of the problem, Mr.. Schmitt says, is
due to the relatively small amount of writing
demanded of children to communicate facts,
ideas and their creative Imagination. 1t is
not enough, he adds, to begin stressing written
composition at the secondary level but this
should start in grade one and continue through
the elementary school"
Besides teaching reading skills, educators
must try to develop student interest in volun-
tary reading on large scale he believes.
This will contribute to his ability to
express himself in writing" he says, adding
that reliance upon the study of literature
based on selections is not enough the student
must read a variety of complete works as we'll.
Evening star., 1960-08-21

SUNDAY, THE STAR MAGAZINE WASHINGTON, D. c.. AUG
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04
u. S. Materialism, Drift Toward
Socialism Shocks Rep. Abbitt

statists have entrenched them
selves to such a degree that it's
old-fashioned and unpopular to
ask where the money is coming
from" he told the tournament
assemblage Of knights and spec
tators at LongWood Estate.
we need an aroused aWak-
enlng among our people. If We
don't achieve it, I'm afraid to
dwell too closely on what will
happen to this great republic, :"
he said.
Congressman Abbitt congratu-
lated the people of Prince Ed
ward for their great effort to
preserve freedom and constitu-
tional government. He spoke in
reference to the public school
issue, abiding to the public coun-
tvs publicly-stated stand that
the federal Constitution intend
ed public education to be a mat
ter Of state decision.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04
Boys Plantation
Making Tracks
Hagood Says

RED Hill will some day be
come a mecca like Mt. Vernon
for all Americans, State Sena-
tor J D. Hagood from Clover
told members of the American
Legion Auxiliary, here Saturday.
Hagood, speaking in behalf of
the Patrick Henry Boys Planta-
ton of which he is president.
said, 1--WE are making tracks. p"
He outlined plans to make the
Patrick Henry farm a living
memorial to the patriot, and cit
ed achievements made thus far.
The Fourth District Legion
Auxiliary members were told
that restoration Of the shrine is
nearing completion as a result of
generous contributions of Eu-
gene B. Casey, of Baltimore,
Md. He noted that finances are
in order for restoration of the
law office and other outbuild-
ings.
But, the main emphasis of Ha-
Continued on page y
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04
Vaccine Schedule Given
Vaccine Schedule Given
lmmunize Children, Health Officer
Pleads AS Diphtheria Cases Occur

The occurrence of two cases of
diphtheria in Appomattox county
this month and the report of sew
eral cases in other areas Of the
State have brought a joint ap-
peal to parents here to properly
lmmunize their children before a
serious outbreak occurs.
Dr.. F. j. Clements, director of
the Southside Health District.
said today that members Of the
medical profession have joined
him in urging action. The disease
occurs more frequently in the
fall, he noted.
DR.. Clements also noted that
Whooping cough continues to af-
flict children, and that the dis
ease is frequently severe, pro-
longed and may be fatal to in
farts. The health director has ex-
pressed regret that many fami-
lies are not adequately protected
against paralytic polio. and that
during the first seven months Of
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04
Norms Ignored During Pleasant,
Beneficial September Weather

With one exception. the Sep
TENDER weather was excellent
for agriculture. That exception
was the a m a & c to late hay
which was caught on the ground
when the rams fell. Alfalfa cut
tlngs were particularly heavy
due to the beneficial earlier
rains.
Pastures improved greatly
from the excess of rainfall, and
dark tobacco, which had been
held back by earlier dryness. re-
covered very well, Striplin re-
ports The fast maturity in the
late season has resulted in most
Of the dark tobacco now being
harvested and in the house.
Production wise now dark
fired tobacco prospects arc quite
favorable. What sales will be as
stimulated by buyer demand has
yet to be firmed up.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04

Americans are SO anxious a.
bout material wealth and take
home pay that they are ncon-
cerned about the nation S drift to
ward socialism. Congressman
Watkins NJ Abbltt said here Sat
urday.
Ii his charge to the knights
starting the state championship
riding tournament, he declared:
the vast majority of the people
are not concerned about the eco
non1ic stability Of our nation.
The spirit Of paternallSm is
SO rampant that we are making
parasites out Of a large segment
Of our people. It is shocking to
me.T
In the realm of government,
political expediency is the
WatchWord, and the trend a.
larms me for the future welfare
Of our nation" the Appomattox
Congressman said.
THE do coolers and welfare
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04

Heavy dews 80 days early, a
mean temperature six degrees
below normal and a rainfall well
above average provided Septem-
Der with pleasant. but unusual
weather.
The last precipitation last
Thursday and Friday. amount
ing to 81 Of an inch. pushed the
30day total to 447 inches. Nor
NAL for September is 3S inches.
Temperatures that dropped as
low as IS on the 14th averaged
ont to 63.8 degrees for the month.
Normally September has a mean
here of 20 degrees.
The heavy early morning and
late evening deWs are more char
acteristic of October. Weather
man E. F. Striplin points out.
This time they made their bene-
ficial deposits all through Sep
TENDER.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04
Detailed Drawings Now Out
School Building Delay Comes With
Heavy Dependence On Volunteers

business in erection of the school
unit on a graded site near the
swimming pool. All payments will
be handled directly through the
foundation office. including both
payroll and material fund re-
quirements.
T. w. Brooks, Jr., and c. w.
Glenn round out the present
building committee headed by
Taylor. However, contemplated
plans are to expand the commit
tee in order that the work load
may be spread among more per-
sons.
S350,OO0 School
we feel that we ate 60
ing to have to build school
which would ordinarily cost some
$3.50 900 for less than $20O.O0O
said Taylor. He explained that in
order to do that every corner
must be cut and no source of
help, either by way of labor or
material, be overlooked.
Initial building plans called for
the construction of two of six
classroom units for occupancy
this fall. In September the foun-
dalton announced it had aban-
doned that idea in favor Of con-
structing the entire IS classroom
plant at one time. Higher cost in
phase building was cited as the
reason for switch in plans.
The building head stated. THE
building committee realizes that
those parents and friends of the
school foundation who have gen
erously pledged to support cost
of building the school. are anxi-
GUS to see construction COM
mence. " A capital funds drive to
build the upper school and build
or acquire lower ScnoOl facllltleS
in the county now stands at some
$500 toward a $500 900 goal.
Volunteer Role
Volunteer work plays a big
part in the foundation plan to
construct a plant valued at more
than $l5n,0oO above the amount
to be expended
And for this reason. Taylor's
committee believes it would be
an additional cost to commence
work other than the grading until
fulltime superintendent Of con
struction is obtained and ma
terials and labor are organized
CONTINUED on page ~
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04

A special tabloid section print
ed on green paper has been
mailed to $4,000 families in the
surrounding counties. The tabloid
lection is also found in today's
lerald, together with additional
special items in the regular Her
aid edition. Other specials will
be given over radio broadcasts,
and many specials will be found
Madvertised in each store. Some
times last minute shipments ar
rive that are too late to be adj
vertised, but add greatly to the
sale.
Extra store personnel have
been secured by most of the
stores to aid prompt service in
spite of the anticipated number
Of shoppers.
Police Chief Otto S. Overton
said he will have his force at full
strength to aid with the flow of
autOmotive traffic. He suggested
that those who plan to shop for
more than an hour should use
the towns free parking lots,
which are conveniently located
near Main Street. The metered
parking or Main Street should be
left to the shoppers who wish to
stop briefly to pick up packages,
etc.
Regular opening hours will be
observed by the stores to give all
customers an equal opportunity
to be on hand early for complete
selection.
Merchants are well stocked on
most of the special advertised
items. Where the sale items are
special "close-out" merchandise,
they may be in limited guam
tlty In such cases the merchants
will go by the rule, first come,
first served. 6
With the Christmas season
right around the corner, many
shoppers can find excellent gifts,
that will allow them to get the
Jump on Santa.
The timing of the fall sale is
also excellent for the shoppers
who wait until the last minute to
do their fall shopping. Clothing,
furniture, electrical appliances,
etc, make the sale very attrac-
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04
Fourth In ia Years
BY JOHN STICK

For the salvation Of the lost,
for the deliverance of those who
are tempted; for the strengthen
ing of Christian faith; for the
comforting of those who are in
trouble, for the uplifting of the
discouraged and weak -
We dedicate this building"
In this solemn declaration of
the purposes which have made
the Farmville Baptist Church a
pillar of community strength for
ia years, the congregation dedi-
Gated its new S2l1 ,240 church Sun
day afternoon,
An overflow crowd filled the
handsome sanctuary as the con-
gregatlon reviewed its history.
and made its declaratory VOWS
for the future in unison in an
hour-long service at 3 pm.
Fourth Building
The fourth church ediflce in
the history of the Farmville de-
nomination was thus set aside
for Christian purposes. But the
Rev. BENJAMIN R. Bruner, who
gave the dedicatory sermon,
called this only a beginning. The
real contamination Of a noble
hour will come with the dedi-
cation of our own lives to Him."
the Norfolk minister declared.
Rev. Mr.. Bruner, predecessor
pastor to DR.. w. Otis McClung,
present pastor. called for "a dy-
mamie personal witness. Without
it. our religious affiliations re-
main mere sentimental attach
ments, he said.
He described the new church
as magnificent witness to the
effectiveness of the forward
reach Of religious conviction. BY
the same manner that we have
reached this great point, SO we
make effective the outward and
upward march of faith. There is
but one way to go forward a
step, and then another step and
another STEP"
Program HighIiphtS
W. A. Watson, Jr., chairman
OF the board Of deacons. wei.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04

Vo un e ers always come
through. but they can't be pushed
to meet a deadline of an exact
date. That's the gist Of a delay
in the Prince Edward School
Foundation's plan to construct an
upper school campus in the en-
mediate future.
Robert Taylor. head of the
foundations building committee,
said today finished drawings for
the school were received from u.
Henley Walker, architect of Rich
mond. as of Thursday. An unfore-
seen delay in receipt of the de-
tailed plans stalled efforts to
commence construction earlier.
The foundation did not feel it
would be appropriate to ask
Walker to give up other work to
follow through on our plans.
said Taylor. He added. Walker
has graciously given of his time
and talent without cost to the
foundation. y The only cost to the
school foundation is the actual
cost of drafting and printing of
blueprints.
Plans Distributed
Walkers detailed layout in
cludes all mechanical. plumbing
ard heating plans and specifica-
tons. Taylor said. COPIES of
these plans are now in the hands
of mechanical contractors with
the intent of finding one who is
willing to give us the lowest esti-
mate" The building chairman
anticipates that some mechani-
cal CONTRACTOR will give the foun-
dalton a contract price lower
than his cost. In such a case the
loss could be redeemed taXWise
The foundation is planning to
60 actively into the construction
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04

1860 Virginia had more cases of
tetanus. or lock jaw, than it had
reported polio cases.
Don't Delay
The answer to these distress
signs is to immunize against
these preventable diseases" DR..
Clements says. "All of our ply
sicians will cooperate to the full
est. Please do not wait for some
one to beg you to protect your
family Immunization is the best
Insurance." the health director
added.
Dr. Clements gave the follow
ing program of immunization as
that accepted by the American
Academy Of Pediatrics, and add
ed that an early start and con-
tirued use of boosters as out
lined is recommended:
Diphtheria, whooping cough,
tetanus and polio, at age IL to
two months. three months, four
months. 1918 months, three-four
years.
Smallpox vaccination should be
provided at 10 to IL months and
again at five to six years of age.
Adult type diphtheria and teta-
nus toXoid lmmllniZation and
polio vaccine should be provided
at eight, II and is years.
Explains Change
DR.. Clements explained this
CONTINUED on page y
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04
Tourney Crowd Big
Tourney Crowd Big
Amherst Rider Makes Third
1860 Win A State Title Gallop

Douglas Eubank. a veteran of
seven years on the tournament
circuit at 18. and his steady
mount, Sonny Boy, carried the
colors Of Pleasant View farm,
near Amherst, to the state joust-
irg championship here Saturday
afternoon.
The fourth and what Lions
Club sponsors considered the best
of the annual jousts here was a
family triumph for the knights
Of Pleasant View farm. James
Eubank. the father, finished sec
ond to young Doug, while Jimmy,
another son. grabbed eighth and
last place among the riders.
A crowd estimated by C. II.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04
Assessors Set
Day-Per-District
Hearing Dates

The board of assessors con
Quoting a reaSsessment of real
property in Prince Edward coun-
ty has designated the period
October 1927 for hearing com
plants on property assessments,
j. Hugh Gillian. chairman of
the three-member board an
nounced today.
The board will sit at the coun-
ty Court House during the peri
Cd, and will devote a day for
property owners in each Of the
county's six magisterial dis
tricts.
The board will sit each day
from 9 am, to noon and from
| to S pm. Chairman Gillian
said. The days designated for
each district are as follows:
Buffalo, Tue d y, Oct. 18;
Hampden. Wednesday, Oct. 10;
Leigh. Thursday, Oct. 20; Lock
EFT, Friday, Oct. q; Prospect,
Saturday, Oct. %, and Farmville,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day, Oct. Is, 26, and 27.
The three days to be devoted
to Farmville District will include
hearings for property owners in
both the Town of Farmville and
Farmville District.
Members serving on the board
with Gillian are j. Woodfin
Hughes and S. C. Dowdy.
The county is required under
Virginia statutes to have a pro-
perty reassessment every six
years. The last such look at pro-
perty assessments here was in
1854.
The procedure is required in
order to keep real estate assess
ment uniform and equitable, and
to give property owners who con-
slider themselves aggrieved by
reason Of changed conditions or
by changes in property values
opportunity Of appeal.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04

DoWdy, Jr., tournament chair
man, at about 800 who helped
the Lions Club provide a Sub
stantial' contribution to the com
munlty swimming pool debt.
They watched as the winner
made a perfect days ride
Is rings in five runs through the
course.
New Champion
He rode down the winners from
eight previous tournaments this
year all Of whom competed Sat
urday 70 emerge as the new Vir-
glnia champion. He succeeds
Peter Goodrich, of Wakefield
knight of Terrapin Swamp, who
captured the honor last year at
the Monroe joust.
Doug had won two previous
tournaments this sea SON at
Floyd's Field and at Millboro
Springs. Lawrence Massie, vet
eran Amherst rider. had won
three jousts this year, but fin
ished fourth Saturday.
Third place went to Anderson
Lyon, Jr.. a former Prince Ed
ward rider now Of Goldsboro, N.
c. Other winners in order of fin
ish were B. H. Campbell, of Am
herst, fifth, Goodrich the defend
ING champion, sixth, Ed McCraw
Of F IN willie, seventh, and
Jimmy Eubank. of Pleasant
View. eighth.
In all % riders competed in
the event here they all aged
was designated the champion
ship ride for 1850.
Spectator Prizes
Ii was also a reWarding day
for spectators ticket holders. who
received seven Of the prizes in
cluded in the $3.50 prize bag of
fercd riders and tn public.
P r. Atkinson, of Hampden-
Sydney, won the major spec
Continued on page "
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04
Legion Commended
BY Mayor Watkins

The annual membership drive
of Jack Garland Post 80, Aneri-
can Legion, opens today with a
commentator on the work of the
veterans organization by Farm
vile Mayor w. F. Watkins, Jr.
Citing the Legion's veterans
assistance. education, welfare
and youth programs since organi-
cation in 1919, Mayor Watkins de-
clared: Il hereby commend to
the people and veterans living in
this community the work of the
American Legion and whole
heartedly endorse the member.
ship drive Of Post 49,"
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04
Baptists Dedicate Sanctuary

ing the sermon and ritual Of dcdi-
cation was given BY Dr. J Hugh
Cocks. a member Of the church
board Of deacons and trustees.
The church officers conducted
the visitors in guided tours over
the three floors Of the new Main
Continued on page
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04

coined the audience after Dr.
McClung had recognized special
guests Norris G.. Smith. chair
man Of the building committee,
reviewed the construction and fl
nancial background eliminating
in the new church.
The dedicatory prayer, follow
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04
Area Week End
Football Results

Victoria 81. P. E Academy 20
Hampton sydney 48. Bridge
water 0
Amelia 10, Park View % tic
Blackstone 10, Greensville II
Bluestone AZ, Buckingham
Crewe 6. Randolph Henry
Powhatan 10. Louisa
Hargrave 20. Appomattox 0
Colonial Hts. 80, Brunswick 0
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04
Farmvilfe Day Sale On Thursday
Promises To Be Thrifty Event
Town Ready For Special Sale

bargains ana specials the keynote
descbe the FTmvlc Day sale that will be held Famvle
this Thursday chairman of the Retail Trade
committee SAID some 30 stores IN Farnvle participating
in the day. townwide sales
With participating and cooperation at its peak
we are sure every shopper Will be pl this
bird items to luncheon soeeals
and afternoon promising no an
interesting. fast moving promotion
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-10-04
Notiona. News Summary
War Threatened
# UN F ails T 0
PREMIER NEKIrA KHRTsH-

PREMIER NgKITA KHRIs4-
i"T N'A"Nap TIE General
ssenlblv Saturday that unless
Red China is admitted to the UN,
sarinanlent talks VIII be i'm
ossiblc and q catastrophe war
anne b averted. He threatened
% withdraw the Communist ma
ions from the I'm. At ore point
Khrushchey became SO bitter Ill
his attack on the alliance be-
Ween the u S. and Spanish die
tator Franco, that the AssemDly's
president ordered the remarks
stricken from the record.
ZEE REJECTED a proposal
by five neutlalIst leaders that ne
meet imnf diatelv with Soviet
Premier Khrushchev. The Presi-
dent said he would be glad to
negotiate with the Red leader if
the Soviet Union would meet the
United States conditions, which
include the release Of two U. S.
airmen who shot down BY Rus
slams over the Barents seas, July
| The Neutralists submitted their
resolution TO the UN to have Ike
and K meet and resume nego-
tiations on East-West disarma-
ment.
BRITISH PRIME MINISTER
MACMILLAN delivered major
address to the Assembly last
week. Characterized by politeness
and mderstatement, observers
felt that it delivered a singing
blow to the Communist bloc by
demonstrating the Western ALI
ance will not crack. KhrushcheV
showed his rudeness by pounding
the table and rising to speak
While the British leader was
speaking. 1t was the first time
in UN history a head Of state had
to be gaveled to order. Later
Khrushchev and Macmillan held
private talks but reported no
agreement. Macmillan flew to
Washington over the week end to
confer again with President Eli
MILITARY AID to Laos has
been suspended until internal diff
ferences can be settled. Gen.
Williston B. Palmer told news
men Saturday that until there
is stabilization it is difficult to
send anything anywhere and
know what is going to happen to
it, The U. S. has equipped,
Continued on page 7
Evening star., 1960-07-14
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

MERCEDES 1860 22O-sA coupe;
plush white leather interior. rich
black finish; hydra. Becker ra-
dio.. Substantial savings, liberal
trades. Also 80 220 sedan. S4.095;
5S 22-S 4-dr.; '5S 100 4-dr. 7:
price. JACK GELLER. 1926 Conn
ave. NV. EN-. 2-SRSQ-