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The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26
Homemokers Items
Knou' Your Needs
Before Buying

To keen from buying white elc-
plants at the January white sales,
the wise shopper carefully esti-
mates her needs, says Katherine L.
Habel. home furnishings specialist
at VPI.
Among the most frequently pur-
chased items at these sales, she
says. are sheets and pillow slips.
Shoppers should measure mattress
es and pillows so they may get
the needed sizes first time around
Miss Habel believes it's good
idea to buy pair of sheets and
pillow cases per bed each year. II
may be poor economy to oyerwork
linens. A sheet 1903 inches long is
usually a good buy as it allows
for hens at the top and bottom
and then enough TO tuck we'll ct
the foot and turn back for pro
lection of the blankets.
But. don't buy a sheet too wide
for the bed. The turned under por.
ton at the sides will just wear out
from abrasion under the mattress
Fitted sheets will save time In
making beds and will give the
sleeper more comfort for they stay
in place. If they are folded cor.
rectly before placing in the linen
closet. they will need no ironing
Always check labels on sheets
for information Of interest. Percale
sheets should have at least l8C
threads per square inch. Muslin
sheets come in heavy. medium, and
light weights. A medium grade
muslin Is most popular and per.
haps the most satisfactory for aver
age family service. Low thread
count is often the reason behind
low price and short wear,
What about nylon sheets? They
cost more than percale, they gen
crate static electricity, they slip
easier. they are warmer. but less
absorbent than cotton. However
they wash easily. dry quickly anc
need no ironing.
Color has invaded the bedroom
You Will want to consider whether
the items you select will be inter
changable from room to room am
how the bed will look with youl
other furnishings Colored sheet,
and pillow slips cost a little more
than white. While just as durable
they cannot stand bleaching, arc
should never be dried in direct sun
light
Pillow slips are made of thu
same materials as sheets. They
should be two inches wider and si1
inches longer than the pillow they
are bought for. A tight case make,
the pillow hard, a loose case i,
untidy. Examine seams, they shoult
be finished to prevent raveNng
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26

Contributions to education through
an active interest in school affairs
oy parents, and those who founded
organizations similar to the P-TA,
were discussed by j. Barrye Wall
at a meeting of the Lower School
Parent Teachers Association, Thurs
day evening.
The opening remarks. Wall said,
IF anything good will come of the
Black Monday decision of the U. S.
Supreme Court, it will be that the
public interest has been focused on
public elementary education" He
noted that parents have long been
too apatnetic about their public
schools, taking the attitude the
educators knew everything about
operating schools
Parent Interest
Cut, there were others interested
in getting the parents to work with
the teachers for better schools, &C
cording to Wall. He said: There
were those interested people who
organized the Patrons Leagues and
the Community Leagues, and by
their untiring work aided materially
m the development of public edu-
cation. These organizations super
coded the P-TA of today, and were
very effective in presenting the
cause and obtaining the facilities
for the present development Of edu-
cation in Virginia.
Wall noted that in the forefront
of the movement was the late DR..
J. L. Jarman. president of the State
Female Normal School and State
Teacher College now Longwood
College, Said the P-TA speaker
He spoke at grass roots meetings
throughout this section and III e
Community Leagues came into be-
ing" The Community Leagues were
very successful in the eyes of the
speaker. who described them as
composed not only of school patrons
but everyone in the community. He
added that their work was not
wholly confined to school progress,
but clude the community
progress in other fields.
Patrons League Efforts
The work Of the Patrons League
also drew comment from the editor
and publisher Of the Herald. He
said. "One of the most active mem
bers of the Patrons League was
Mrs. J. l.. Bugg. who tenaciously
! advocated better schools, better H.
braries, ETC." Of Mrs. Bugg's group
he declared. they contributed to
the foundation OF education - they
labored long and hard, sometimes
with meager support, but they were
not diStnsyed."
Wall impressed upon the P-TA
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26

ing for the growing child.
Wall lauded the loyalty, faithful
service and the intelligent man
ner in which the local teachers have
conducted themselves during the
unsettled conditions Of the pa t
several years.
The assembled parents were ask
ed to remember when they send a
child to school, they owe him the
love he deserves. the encourage
mnt and discipline he needs to be-
come substantial citizen. In con-
clusion, Wall said, IF you will give
him this treatment, send him to
school, and give the teachers the
cooperation you are capable of
giving then this community, this
state and this nation will profit
and you will be happy
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26

DR.. Ben r. Lacy was in Rich
mond for the week end where he at
tended the installation of DR.. James
W. Clark as pastor of the Second
Presbyterian Church.
Col. and Mrs. E. G. Cannon.
Jr., and daughters. of Arlington.
and Blair Cannon. of New York
City, have returned to their homes
after visiting their father. Dr. Ed
gar G. Cannon. who is a patient
at Southside Community Hospital.
Miss Jeneslle Spear had as her
week end guests her parents. Dr..
Hrd Mrs. Herbert Spear. Of Kin
ston. N. c., and her aunt, Mrs. j
NJ. Barksdale, of Augusta. Ga
Miss Sandra Tate. Of Richmond
was a recent guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. v. Tate.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Mcintosh
and daughter, Susu. were guests of
her sister, Mrs. Spurgeon Toney
| and family in Newport News for
the week end.
! Mrs. w. X. Whidden has returned
to Lakeland, Fla, after visiting her
son, W. X. Whidden, Jr., and
family. Mrs Whidden was enter
tanned with several informal par
ties while here.
Edward Allen Weinberg. of the
University Of Virginia in Charlottes-
vile. has been visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Weinberg.
Mrs. Grattan Lindsey and son,
Lind, of Roanoke, are guests of her
parents, Dr. and Mrs. Edgar G.
Cannon, this week. Mr.. Lindsey
was also on the Hill Monday for
the board of trustees meeting at
Hampden-Sydney College.
Jim whitlock, Of Richmond, was
a week end guest of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Whitlock.
Mrs Charles McRae has been
spending several days with her
father, Dr.. Donald Richardson, in
Richmond.
Mrs. Julian Lane returned today
| from visit with her mother, Mrs.
Ben R. Lacy. in Raleigh, N. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack overton and
family visited her mother, Mrs.
Sam Jeter, in Victoria, Sunday.
Mrs. E. W. HIbard is spending
the week in Petersburg with her
daughter, Mrs. Dram Nichols, and
/ family.
Richard B. Brooks has returned
from trip to Florida.
Miss Frances Lacy, of Raleigh
N. c.. has been a guest of her
brother. Or. Ben r. Lacy, Jr.
Miss Patricia Thompson. Of Ran
dolph Macon Woman's College in
) Lynchburg, is spending a few days
with her parents. Dr. and Mrs.
Graves Thompson.
Mrs. J. T. Doyne. Jr., and daugh-
ter, Mary. visited in Blacksburg
during the week end.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26
Benedict Arnold
Is Subject Of
OAR Presentation

The Judith Randolph Chapter.
OAR. meeting Thursday evening
was highlghted by the presentation
Of a paper of the life of Benedict
Arnold by Miss Jean Morris Of the
Slate Hill Chapter.
Her paper depicted his life in
four parts - his early life, his
career as an officer in the army
during the American Revolution, as
commander of Philadelphia. and as
a traitor to his country
A social hour followed the bust
ness meeting and program in the
home of Mrs. Horace Adams.
Mrs. Mary Wade Pettigrew was
elected to attend the state con.
vention in Roanoke. March 1917
as delegate from the Judith Ran
dolph chapter.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. James T. Newman,
OF Meherrin, announce the engage
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26
Louise Hanbury
Feted On Birthday

Louise Hamburg celebrated hel
18th birthday with a Friday evening
party given by her mother, Mrs. B
Blanton Hamburg, at their home OF
Third Avenue.
Mrs. W. J. ellis. Jr.. assisted
Guests were Ann Gail Coleman
Patty Hay, Christy Gates. Judy
ellis, Donna Riddleberger, Terry
Biggs. Sherry Overton. Betty Lee
Williams. Kathy Hale and Theresa
Phelps.
Judy ellis was the contest win
ner.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26

Mrs. c. M. Mccoy, Of Norfolk
is the guest of Mrs. Ann Sydnol
Newman
Miss Rosemary Clover returned
to Queens College in Charlotte
N. c.. Monday after spending a few
days between semesterS with her
parents, Dr.. and Mrs Joseph B.
Mrs. w. T. Joyner and Mrs. Paul
Grier attended a district meeting
of the Women Of the ApponlattoX
Presbytery in Lynchburg. Wednes-
day.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26
SHE FINISHED HIM

Staggering up to the beautiful
blonde at the college prom, the self
adoring young football husky said:
I'm sure you don't need an in.
PRODUCTION before you'll dance with
me, babe. You know who r am?
Americas best left tackled"
"Oh. yes she answered sweetly.
On the American team?"
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26
Nicholas Sutton
Vows Exchanged

MIR. and Mrs. Robert Sutton, Of
Midland, Texas. have announced
the marriage OF their daughter
Nelia. to Richard Ludlam Nicholas,
Of Midland. formerly Of Scottsville,
son of Mrs. Henry Reeve Nicholas.
of Richmond. and the late Henry
Reeve Nicholas, who lived in Scots
vile.
The marriage took place on Sat-
urday. January 16 in the First
Presbyterian Church h, Midland,
Texas.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26
Bevins Collie
Vows Are Said

The wedding of Lucy Ferguson
Collie, daughter of Mrs. Paul Fer
guson, of Far1nville. ard the late
Mr.. Ferguson. to Allan j m S
Bevins, of Fort Worth. Texas, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Bevins. of
Fort Worth. took place january
l6 in Elizabeth City. N. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bevins are now at
home in Farmville.
Evening star., 1960-02-27

gleam a brilliant red. Red for
long happiness, said members
of the household. Margaret was
29 last August 81.
Mr.. Armstrong-Jones was at
the royal lodge, about 80 miles
west of London, as the week
end guest of Queen Elizabeth.
the queen mother, who happily
announced the betrothal of her
youngest daughter last night.
Margaret shared her JOY with
the queen mother, who obvious
ly was amused by the furore
ment caused throughout the
world. The secret has been kept
superbly, by mother and daugh-
ter, and by the young man in
volved.
In the welter of speculation
as to Margaret's future, the
keen society photographer,
who lived in an arty Pimlico
studio, was never mentioned.
British social circles, even
those closest to the royal fam
lily, were flabbergasted. Dozens
of highly eligible aristocrats
had surrounded the princess,
but she gave her heart, to the
astonishment of all, to the
young man who didn't seem to
be in the running.
After admiring the ring this
morning, Mr.. Armstrong Jones
Evening star., 1960-02-27
Antony Expected to Gel
Title Before MARRIAGE

LONDON. Feb. 27 (AP).-
Nearly 500 years of history says
Antony Armstrong-Jones will
be more than just plain mister
when he marries Princess Mar
garet.
It's been all that time since
an English princess married
any one without some sort of
handle to his name.
The exception was one
Thomas Kymbe who in the year
1903 was wed to Princess Cicely,
third daughter of Edward w.
He was her second husband, a
commoner whose origins are
now obscure.
English princesses ever since
have shown marked prefer
ence for the high born.
In fact, it was a shutout for
noble titles until a naval officer
named Alexander msay
rocked the boat in 1919. While
technically a commoner, he was
wed to Princess Patricia of
Connaught, a granddaughter
OF Queen Victoria. In fact as
Evening star., 1960-02-27

the younger son Of an earl. he
was entitled to the prefix "the
honorable"
Mr.. Ramsay was subsequent
ly knighted for his naval serv-
ice and is known today as Ad-
miral Sir Alexander Ramsay.
Whether Antony Armstrong
Jones will receive a title lies
within the prerogative of Queen
Elizabeth II.
Before the wedding, the Queen
is expected to act, probably
making him a baron or earl.
Unless she acts, Mr.. Armstrong
Jones children would be Mr.. or
Miss. The children of princesseS
no longer derive titles from their
mothers.
Prince Charles and Princess
Anne, the Queens older chill
dren, born while she was a
Princess, received their titles
on the special dispensation of
George VI. The late King made
the exception because Princess
Elizabeth was heiress to the
throne.
Evening star., 1960-02-27
Senate Gets Ready for Stretchout
BY the Associated Press

Forty Army cots have been
moved into the Capitol. They're
for weary Senators to snatch a
little shuteye during round-the-
clock sessions starting Monday
on civil rights legislation.
Most of the cots will be set
up in committee hearing rooms
on the floor below the Senate
chamber. Others will be in the
cloakrooms just outside the
Senate.
Why only 40 cots for 100 Sen
ators? Senate Sergeant-at-
Arms Joseph C. Duke said
many Senators plan to bed
down on couches in their Of
fees.
They'll have to be ready to
roll out on short notice because
Southern opponents of civil
rights legislation can demand
quorum calls in the wee hours
to harass their opponents.
Then everything stops until
a quorum-51 Senators-ap-
pears for a roll call. The Dixie
Senators have it easier. Only
a few of them must be on hand
at a time.
Senator Jackson, Democrat
of Washington, said he plans
to do his sleeping in the Sem
ate gymnasium, where he can
also get a relaxing massage.
A spokesman for Vice Presi-
dent Nixon said he plans to
keep himself continuously
available, but does not plan to
stay at the Capitol through the
nights.
Mr.. Nixon would be needed
only in case of a tie vote and
could get to the Senate from
his home in time for that.
Evening star., 1960-02-27
Auto Kills
Woman Near
Zoo Entrance

A Washington woman was
killed and her companion in
jured early today when they
were struck by an auto on
Connecticut avenue, near the
entrance to the Washington
ZOO.
Police said Mrs. Bessie P,
Collins, AZ. of 1927 Twenty
eighth street NV, and Edward
SaSnette, At. of 4552 South
Chelsea lane, Bethesda, were
crossing the street when they
were struck by a car driven by
Corbin D. Fletcher, 80, of 453O
Everett street, Kensington.
Police said the woman, who
was hurled more than 40 feet,
was pronounced dead at
Georgetown University Hospi-
tai. Mr.. Sasnette was treated
for injuries to the left eye and
left leg and released.
Investigating officers said Mr.
Fletcher. a real estate broker
was northbound on Connecticut
avenue. He told police he did
not see the couple and was not
aware he had hit them until
he heard a bump"
Mr.. Sasnette told police he
and Mrs. Collins had left a
restaurant and were crossing
the street to their car.
Police charged Mr.. Fletcher
with unreasonable speed. He
was released under $500 bond
and was ordered to appear at
coroner's hearing.
Friends said Mrs. Collins, a
widow. leaves a son and daugh-
ter. She was employed until a
week ago as a clerk k-typist at
the Army, Times.
The traffic fatality was the
18th this year, compared with
IL the same time last year
police said.
Evening star., 1960-02-27
BY RICHARD OLONE
Star Stan Writer

BONNEVILLE. Calf, Feb.
27.-The second week of the
murder trial of Larry Lord
Motherwell has ended on a
note of grim-and sometimes
comic-unreality.
Yesterday there were the
skull and bones of Mrs. Pearl
Putney. the wealthy Washing
ton widow Motherwell is ac-
cused of numbering.
They were spread all over
the counsel table, and were
the center of attention all day.
This brought on a squabble
between Judge Warren Steel
and news camermen, who
thought they could photograph
the remains during recess, and
did.
Films Are COnfiscated
The judge decided otherwise,
and grizzled Sheriff w. Dewey
johnson began confiscating
film.
One cameraman, however,
had already dispatched his
film toward Reno. New, via a
Downieville housewife who has
been acting as courier.
When Sheriff Johnson learned
this, he sent Undersheriff James
Hill to bring her back. With
his red ar light flashing,
Under sheriff Hill caught up
Evening star., 1960-02-27

and the Princess strolled about
the lodge. Yellow crocus buds
are beginning to peep out Of
the turf, and Mr.. Armstrong
Jones bent down to pluck the
largest in sight. He gave her
the flower, and they laughed
merrily.
Important Guests Due
Mr.. Armstrong-Jones occu-
pied one of the six guest rooms
in the stone and stucco lodge.
and he had to be up early be-
cause important guests were
expected.
Staid Britain continued to
whirl with delight over the en-
gagement announcement.
The nation hailed it as a
real leap year love match for
the pretty Princess who once
forsook romance for duty with
predictions her choice this
time would strengthen demo-
cratic ties between the royal
family and the people.
The betrothal even surprised
See MARGARET, Page A-s
Evening star., 1960-02-27

are in favor of sending the bill
to the floor.
The liquor and cigarette
taxes would raise nearly $50
million of the new money re-
quired for the general fund
budget that was S8O.5 million
out of kilter as it came from
the Appropriations Committee
yesterday.
School Measure Approved
These taxes are the key
measures in a ladder of special
taxes designed for a step-by-
step approach to revenue needs
rather than a one-jump gen.
eral sales tax.
Final legislative approval
was given yesterday to a bill
permitting localities to allow
credits against real estate and
personal property taxes for
contributions made to local pri-
vate schools.
The Senate passed 26-11
Delegate H. H. Dervishian's S
measure to permit the localities
to allow tax credits up to 25
per cent of the total tax. The
bill is designed 10 help locali-
ties that have set up private
See VIRGINIA, Page A-12
Evening star., 1960-02-27
Mrs. Putney's Bones
Bring on Camera Row

with the woman on a noun
tain road seven miles out of
town, and brought her and the
film back.
Meanwhile, husky noun
taineer, Chester Butz, had been
hastily appointed court bailiff
to replace Undersheriff Hill in
the tiny courtroom.
An hour or so later, how
ever, Mr.. Butz turned out to
be the States next witness,
bringing protests from the de-
fenSe counsel table.
Animal Habits Injected
Mr.. Butz. 81. a towering,
husky woodSman who has
hunted in this mountainous
gold country all his life, had
been hastily recruited by the
State to discuss the habits of
animals that roam the near
by forests.
This was to rebut an idea
brought up by Defense At
torney John T. Reyes of
Washington that animals could
have piled forest debris over
the spot where Mrs. Putney's
body was placed, off a lonely
logging road in Yuba Pass near
here.
Only mountain lions, Mr..
Butz testified, ever hide their
food supply, and even those
See MOTHERWELL, Page Ala
Evening star., 1960-02-27
Church Heads
Call on Walter
For Apology
Sharp Is Asked
To Repudiute
Manuals Charges

NEW YORK, Feb. 81 (AP) -
Six leading Protestant church.
men have demanded that Rep
resentative Walter, Democrat
of Pennsylvania, apologize and
retract what they termed his
untrue statement" charging
Communist infiltration of
churches.
Mr.. Walter responded by in
viting the church leaders to
appear before the House Un-
American Activities Committee,
of which he is chairman.
The church leaders yester-
day also called on Air Force
Secretary Dudley c. Sharp to
"repudiate and forbid reissu-
ance in any form of the false
and slanderous charges" con-
tained in a withdrawn Air
Force manual.
In response to Mr.. Walters
invitation, two of the church
leaders said they would be CO.
operative with any agency of
the Government that is sim
cerely trying to get at the
truth of the allegations"
Speak for 18 Million
The demand in kilograms to
Mr.. Walter and Mr.. Sharp
came from leaders of the
United Presbyterian, Method
list, Episcopal. Congregational,
C hristian n and Reformed
churches. Their memberships
total nearly l8 million.
An Air Force manual pre-
pared at Lakeland Air Force
Base. Tex, said a number Of
church leaders had pro-Com-
muniSt Affiliations. The man
ual was repudiated by Defense
Secretary Gates after a protest
from the National Council of
Churches. The council repre-
SentS 38 million members in 80
Protestant and Eastern Ortho-
dox churches.
After testimony Thursday be-
fore the committee, Mr.. Sharp
told newSmen: II have been
asked whether ! testified that
all charges were true. The
answer is no. The manual was
withdrawn without any de-
termination as to whether
charges were false or true"
The committee then released
"a transcript of the hearing in
which Mr., Sharp, when asked
WIleIner ne was IN accord"
with statements in the manual,
replied: II am, yes"
Walters View
Mr.. Walter said after the
hearing he thought the charged Q
were true. He said the Air
Force planned to reissue the
manual deleting only specific
references to persons and or
CARNATIONS, including the Ma
tional Council of Churches.
The telegram from the
church leaders called on Mr..
Sharp ito repudiate and forbid
See MANUALS, Page Az
Evening star., 1960-02-27
Eisenhower
Visits Resort
In Argentina
Welcome Warmer
At Mar del Plato
Than in Capital

MAR DEL PLATA, Argen-
tina, Feb. 81 (AP) President
Eisenhower got another tumul-
tuous welcome today from a
great throng Of Argentines at
this scenic Atlantic beach re-
sort. He visited this gay city
briefly on his way across Argen-
tina to a quiet week end at
Bariloche, in the Andes.
Hundreds of thousands of
vacationers turned out all along
the route from the airport to
the center of Mar del Plata.
The enthusiasm of the re-
ception surpassed that given
the American President yester-
day in BuenoS Aires.
Mr.. Eisenhower rode in an
open car with Argentina's Pres
ident Arturo Frondizi at his
side.
Gets key to City
The presidential party drove
to the Hotel Provincial, where
Mr.. Eisenhower was handed
the key to the city.
The people of Argentina
and this city have a warm spot
In my heart" the President
said. He assured the audience
he would do anything he could
to help make the people of Ar
gentina and the United States
become stronger and better
friends.
He left the hotel for the
airport after spending 20 min
uteS at small reception in his
honor. He drank some orange
juice and ate some pudding.
AS Mr.. Eisenhower and Mr..
Frondizl got into their open
Limousine and started moving
slowly away from the hotel,
a small group broke through
police lines and rushed to the
car to try to shake Mr.. Eisen-
hoWer's hand. He shook hands
with several as the car con-
tinued to move.
Waves Argentine Flag
A woman handed Mr.. Eisen-
hover a small Argentine flag.
He took it, held it high and
waved it. The crowd burst into
cheers.
Mr.. Eisenhower took off at
1857 (10:57 am. EST for the
800-mile flight across Argen-
tina's waist to Bariloche, a lake
resort with a Swiss atmosphere
in the mountains near the
Chilean frontier.
There he will have an op-
portunity to golf, fish and carry
on private talks with Mr..
Frondizi.
Ending a visit to BuenoS
Aires marred by bombings be-
fore he arrived and Peronist
and Socialist outburstS while
he was hailed by a vast ma
jority as a guest in the capital,
Mr.. Eisenhower made the 11a-
hour flight to Mar del Plata in
his Columbine III.
This is a fashionable resort
230 miles southeast of Buenos
Aires whose year-around popu-
lation of 350,000 swells to more
than a million in the summer,
the season now prevailing south
of the Equator. Argentines call
it "the Pearl of the Atlantic"
Thousands of persons, many
of them dressed in bathing
See EISENHOWER, Page A-12