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, 1960-03-18
Two Youths from
St. Croix UNDERGOING
Trdining in Ponamd

Army Specialist F 0 u :
Patrick A. Percival, "a, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Percival
Of Frederiksted and Pfc. Law
renee A. Williams, 19, son Of
Reginald Williams Of Chris
tiansted, participated with
other personnel from the 34th
Ar1nor and 10th Infantry in
Exercise Banyan Tree II, a
seven : day jungle training
exercise in Panama. The exer-
else ended March 18th.
The exercise was designed to
determine the combat readi-
ness and responsiveness of
Strategic Army Corps units.
It was the first field maneu-
yer in which the US. had
reserved tactical roles for
ground and air units of other
American republics. Nations
invited to participate with the
U. S. forces include Brazil.
Chile, Columbia, Panama and
Peru.
Specialist Percival is regu-
tcontinued on page q
, 1960-03-18
ChoritY Boil for
Queen Louise Home is
Tremendous Success
Governor MerWin
Argues for Cost Of
Living Allowance
Met Coy Completes
Seven-D Day Sentence;
Is in Trouble Again

Government House an Charles Mccoy visitor Estate Carton was filed to
nomcd today that Governor from the mainland who was overhowmg last night with
Merwin on March IS, 1861 sent to Jail for seven days IN patrons of the Charity Ball
appeared before the Civil Ser a charge of petit larceny is n held for the benefit Of the
vice Commission in Washing trouble agdn. He was arrest Queen Louise Home. There
D, c to present the cae ed last night by Parohnan were gifts galore Almost
for the retention of the 2R PauIs who, while checking every merchant on the Island
costs 0 hvng allowance on buildings found him IN or business establishment
which had BEEN reduced to the second floor gallery OF made worthwhile contdbu-
I7MS for all employees of the the Social Welfare quarters tons which we're presented
Federal Government W h Q Prior to that Nc Coy hd asp prizes or aucioned off for
work in the Virgin Islands climbed the iron fence into ash, all of which helped to
The Committee was very the Government Housey yard. swell the fund A
much interested in points On Wednesday night Patrol Phil Clark presented a
by the Governor in man Benjamin took him to check for $500 to Miss Coe
his presentation and has prom Police headquarters frs sleep Jacobsen, Supervisor Of the
Ed to give the matter further ing under the gallery of a Continued on page a
study inc consideration. house on Queen Street -
, 1960-03-18
Dog Show Slotted
For King Christiun
Restaurant

Dog lovers in Christiansted
are about to have a dog show
at the King Christian Restau-
rant, those interested in hav-
ing their pets entered can re-
gister with Mrs. DOMAIN, at
the restaurant.
Mrs. O'Neal Henderson will
be in charge and DR.. Crago
will be one of the judges.
, 1960-03-18

Ndtiondl Housing
Cow. Appluuds Gov.
Merwin for Interest
A thunderous applause was
awarded Governor John D.
Merwin as he was presented
at the Annual Benquet at the
National Housing Convention
in Washington, D. c. on Mon
day night.
Because Of the emphasis be-
ing placed on housing legisla-
ton at the Conference, the
executive directors Of the
various Housing Authorities
were urged to invite their
Congressman to be their
guests at the banquet which
additionally is held in the
Presidential Room of the
Statler Hotel ID Washington.
Governor MerWin who was in.
the Capital on VICORP and
other matters, was presented
to the large gathering by
Henry Millin, who together
with Commissioners James G.
Amos and Ariel Melchoir re-
presented the Virgin Islands
Housing Authority.
While there were scores of
Congressman in attendance,
including the Well-knoWn
Wayne Asphalt, who was the
guest of the delegation from
his home state of Colorado,
the Virgin Islands was the
only delegation to have its
Governor as its guest. Speak
ers Of the night included
Senator Sparkman of Ala
bama; who is known as the
Gather of Housing Legisla-
tion;" Senator Cooper Of Ken
lucky; and Speaker Of the
House, Sam Rayburn.
Congressman Albert Rains,
John Lindsay, Boris shish-
kin, Secretary of the ALL
clio Housing Committee
(Continued or mage 81
, 1960-03-18
Jokers to Clash
With Fulcons at
800 Tonight

The basketball game on the
Christiansted Court tonight
will be Jokers versus Falcons,
at $50 o'clock. Falcons have
now hit their peak form and
are pointing for a win over
Jokers.
Last night the postponed
game between the Jokers and
C. H. S. was again rained out;
when the game was called
C. H. S. was leading with a
comfortable margin Of points
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27
Wood And
Huffman V01l,s
Are Repeated

The wedding OF Miss Joyce Ann
Huffman. of Powhatan, daughter
II Mr.. and Mrs. Fulton L. Huff
nan. o. Newport. and Ceorge
Ruchy Wood. son of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles H. Wood. of Win
gina, took place Friday. Septem-
ler %. at Powhatan Methodist
Church.
The Rev. Richard Scott. pastor
y the church, officiated.
Miss Ann Saula. of Powhatan.
and James Wood. brother of the
groom. Of Powhatan, served as
attendants.
enc bride attended Radford
Tolleee ard is a graduate Of Viz
ma Polytechnic Institute. She
the home demonstration agent
Powla.an county
AIr Wood. who also attended
ir2.rla Pol technlc Institute, is
nployed With the Soil Conser-
alton Service in Buckingham
sounty.
sitter a wedding trip. Mr.. and
Nrs Wood will reside in Powha-
tan
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27
Local WSCS To
Begin Four Period
Book Study

The Women S Society of Chris
tan Service of Farlnville Metho-
dist Church will begin a study OF
the book, Basic Christian Be
liefs.' by Frederick c. Grant
Thursday night.
The opening session of the
four-hour study will be held in
the church Fellowship Room at
7:30 pm Women of the churches
in the Prospect Charge viii join
with the Farmville group for the
study
Thursday night Mrs. M. B.
Coyner will present an mtroduc-
ton to the book and review the
first chapter.
Subsequent sions are
planned October 6. IS and 90
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27
Good Business Takes Crutes To Mexic
City For Sepen Actiuity Packed Days

Down south of the border. is
one happy Farmville couple Mr..
and Mrs. j. David Crute. They
are in Mexico City for a period
of seven days.
And their state of felicity is
not difficult to explain. Crute
won the all-expenses' paid tour
for him and his Wife-right down
to the tips. The two departed
from Richmond Friday morn
ing by first class air transpor-
tation from Byrd Airport.
Crute. owner and operator Of
Southslde Business Machines,
was one Of three Virginians to
win the trip sponsored by the
Royal McBee Corporation.
Excellent Performance
The Richmond district sales
manager Of the company, R. r.
Condlt, said Crute was awarded
the trip for himself and his wife
on the basis Of his excellent sales
performance during the past
year. Crute. Royal typewriter
distributor here since May, 1858,
also operates Southside Sundry.
A great deal Of competition
had to be whipped in perfor-
nance for a winner to emerge.
There were three winners Of the
trip in the Richmond district
which includes the entire state
with the exception of Norfolk and
Newport News. The other two
were from Richmond and Dan
Vile.
Put a Farmville business in
the winning column with cities
the size of Richmond and Dan
Vile, and you can't avoid getting
he impression business is pros
porous here and in Southside
Virginia That is, in typewriter
sales for certain.
Nationwide Contest
But, the contest wasn't lust
district one. Out of thousands of
dealers in the country l24 made
the grade for the trip.
In a civilian capacity, this is
the first trip out of the country
for Mr. Crute. The local business
man, who attended Hampden-
Sydney and United States Mer-
chant Marine Academy, visited
in Europe, Africa, South Ameri-
ca and other areas while in the
Merchant Marines.
Ahead for the two are planned
tours, including a visit to Acul-
pulco and special features such
as attendance at bull fights and
a deep sea fishing excursion
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27

MI. and Mrs. James Overton,
Of Sanford, N. c., visited his
sister, Mrs. j. S. Carter, during
last week.
Miss Molly Daniel. Of Hope
well, visited Miss Josephine
fowler last Friday.
Mrs. Kyle Baldwin will enter
tain the duplicate bridge club
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. George S. Coffman and
son, John. of Grccnville. N. c..
have been guests of Dr.. and
Mrs w j. Sydnor
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Shepard.
of Richmond. spent the week
end with their daughter, Mrs.
w. T. Spencer. and family.
Richard Fore and June Carol
Ellington attended the members
previeW showing of the cXhbi-
ton. 'Glass-l960 at the virginia
Museum of Fine Arts, Rich
mond, Friday evening.
Mrs. Kyle Baldwin spent a
few days i'll Durham, N. c., last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Yeats en-
tertalnod their canasta club Sat
urday evening.
Mr., and MIS-. W. <. Brad
shaw, Jr., and daughter. Betty
Lynn, Of Blackstone. were Sun
day guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. w
S. Hamilton.
Mrs. walker Scruggs and son
f. W., and daughter. Cheryl, Of
Virginia Beach, were week end
guests Of her mother, Mrs. L. R.
Gillian.
Buck Hartley has returned
home from Fort Knox, KY, aft
er fulfilling his obligation with
the II s Amry
Miss Edith Price. Of Rich
mond spent the week end with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Bas-
com Price.
MIS- Henry Lindsey and
daughter Diane. Of Williams
burg. visited her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Smith. and her
mother-ln-law MIS-. Virginia
Lindsey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Morton at
tended the Tobacco Bowl game
in Richmond, Saturday.
Mrs. c. H. Eppard accom-
panied her baton classes to
Richmond FIR iday for the
parade.
Tommy Davis. of Richmond
attended t h C Hampdcn-Sytlney
football game Saturday.
J. B. Ellington and AL Page at
tended the wrestling matches in
Lynchburg, Friday evening.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27

Mrs. j. T. Clark is spending
some time with her daughter,
Mrs. W. NJ. Belcher, Jr., and
family in Richmond. Mr.. Clark
Joined them for the week end
and attended the Tobacco Bowl
game.
Bob Page was in Richmond
Saturday for the Tobacco Bowl
game.
Mrs. j. E. Rodgers, Mrs. j. A.
Whit and Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
e. Andrews attended the Tobacco
Festival ball game in Richmond.
Saturday.
Mrs. Robert A. Smith will en-
terrain her bridge club Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. c. Stevens
and son. Norvin, of Arlington.
We're recent guests of her par
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. d. I. Billings.
Nh. and Mrs. Isaac Yeats and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Brinkley and
daughter, Debbie, attended the
Tobacco FESTIVAL parade in Rich
mond, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris G. Smith,
Jr., and children, Of Petersburg.
spent the week end with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Morris G.
Smith.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27
= pc , y a I menfion

NJ. ana Mfs. Robert = snlll
aha Mf, ana WIS. wafer bruce
allehded Ms lootoal game n
q recent guest q Mrs Emma
CoWah was MRS. Eye hanson q
richmond
~, aa NIL, ,,,;,1.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27
DR.. Sinkins Is
OAR Speaker

Mrs Walter Putney was hos
tess to the first meeting of Ju-
dith Randolph Chapter OAR for
the 1960-6l seson. Mrs. w. w.
McClintIc, regent of Judith Ran
dolph Chapter, presided at the
meeting.
The programs for the year
were previewed by Mrs +. B.
Simkins. chairman Of the pro
gram committee. She then in
troduced Dr.. Francis B. Simkins
professor Of History at Long
wood College who gave a brief
talk on architecture in the south.
Dr. Simkins. in his introduce
ton, pointed out that the de-
velopment of architectural STYLE
IN the South during Colonial
times was affected by several
factors the type Of settlers
in the south and their heritage.
old world" concepts of con
stTuction and planning. their
struggles with finding suitable
products for agricultural de
velopnent. and with battling
disease contracted in tie new
world.
Finding materials in the wild
erness for building homes and
forts led to the problem of the
log cabin construction. L +
developments gave rise to the
Georgian house, the Jeffersonion
style of architecture. Dr.. SIM
kins pointed out that the early
architecture of British tradition
was brought in and perpetrated
by the Anglo Saxon pioneers c
the southern regions of the east
| ern seaboard.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27

MI. and Mrs. Gray Wilkerson.
of Richmond, were recent guests
of his mother, Mrs. Everett Will
kerSOn.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. johnson
and Mrs. E. @. Hamlet attended
the parade in Richmond, Friday.
Harry Simpson, of Chase City,
was week end guest of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Simp-
son.
Frank Wilson visited relatives
in Roanoke last week.
The Misses Lee Putney, c..
Walker Glenn, and Nancy Lee
Webster have begun their fresh
man year at Westhampton Col
lege.
Mr.. and Mrs. h. {. kaytOn,
Jr., were in Richmond Saturday
to attend the football game.
Mr. and Mrs Berkeley Neigh
bours and children were in
Lynchburg last week to visit his
grandfather, w. E. Hudson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Allen left
Monday to spend a few days in
Norton and Wytheville.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Covington
attended the Tobacco Festival
parade in Richmond, Friday.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27


For the man. the fishing is the
most anxiously awaited venture
Of the seven DAYS. He said, THAT
| know | Will like, but l Will
have to let you know about
the bull fights when the trip is
over"
For MIS-. Crutc, It's the second
trip out Of the country, She was
in Canada during childhood
days Needless to say, she Is
very proud IF hor husband FIJI
winning the trip.
Prior % departure SIX said
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27
Club Calendar

Baptist Church Circlcs-Mon-
day. September %. pm, Cor
nelia Leavel with Mrs. Frances
Yancey; Eva Saunders with
Mrs. W. W. Dickerson; Eliza
beth Hale with Mrs. J. J. Gil
liam; Edith Bradshaw II the
church; Marie Van Lear With
Mrs. g. W. Alternately. Tuesday,
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27

September 27, 10 am, Carolyn
Goodwin with Mrs. w. A. Wat
son, III; Frances Bagby with
Mrs. E. A. Dryer.
Modern Woodinan of America
Tuesday, September y. 3 pm.
at the center.
Farmville Council Of Church
Women Tuesday, September
27. $50 pm, at YWCA room
at LongWood College.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27

Nh and Mrs. a. MI Arlington
ana family spent the week enc
With her sister, Mrs. NJ. K. Eos
tcr, III Warsaw.
Miss Betty Ruth Ayres, Of Stu
ant Circle School Of Nursing
Srcnt the week end with her par
ents, MI. and Mrs. Austin Ayres
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Alexander
have moved from the Rice RoaC
to Wildwood Road.
Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Johns
Jr. attended the Tobacco Bow
game in Richmond, Saturday.
Dr. and Mrs. D. Branch Arlni
stead and children, of Greenville
N. c., were week end guests Of
his mother, Mrs. j. A. Arrni
stead, and his sister, Miss Fran
ccS Almistead.
The Rev. j. A. Vache and the
Roy. Robert E. Wlthcrs left Mon
day to attend the Episcopa
Clergy Conference at Talbot Hall
Norfolk.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27
Garden Study
Club Hears Mrs.
\. NJ. DeMuth

Mrs. A. M. DeMuth spoke on
amateur landscaping to TIL G
Garden Study Club, Thursday.
September %, at the home of
Mrs Curtis Hubbard. She used
Is examples the problems en-
countered in her yard and what
they did about them.
The hogarth curve in an ar
rangement for hall tables was
TIE exhibit for the meeting. Mrs.
Garland Cabaniss won first,
Mrs. W. G. Fitzpatrick, second,
and Mrs. B. S. Hamersly, third
Mrs S. A. Martin won the
door prize.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27
Movie Guide
Sponsored by Woman's Club
of Farmville

Sponsored by Woman's Club
of FarmviIe
Portrait In Black-In this film
Lana Turner plays present-day
Lady Macbeth as she and her
lover Anthony Quinn plot her
husbands murder. which leads
Oh to other crimes. Color Adults,
suspenseful yough and children.
no.
Mountain Road This film is a
study of misused power James
Stewart plays an U. S. Army ma
jor ordered to retard advance of
japanese into China. Adults and
youth. interesting as history,
children, no.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27

this viii be like a second honey
moon for Us one we couldn't
take at the present if it wasn't
the way it is
MIS-. Crute said, Il am looking
forward most to seeing the en-
vironment there" Typical Of al
American woman, She added
I'm anxious to get a close
look AZ the markets in Mexico
City On that subject. her hts
band reacted in a typical man
ncr to- re simply sat mum / in
the corner.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27
Gamma Blanton
celebrates Her
9th Birthday

Joanna Blanton celebrated her
Welfth birthday With supper
2arty given BY her mother. Mrs.
Joseph Blanton, Friday.
Invited guests were Margaret
Osborne. Donna Mahan, Linda
NndreWs, Kathy Peters, Ann
Marie Pearson. Emma Lou
Vomack. Susan Southall, Ruth
9oyne. Bitsv Glenn, Lucy Put
10y, Dell Watkins. Vickie Smith.
Carol Mitchell. Sandra Eddins,
Sandra Noble. Mary Charles
Johnson, and Carla Myers.
The highlight of the evening
was a visit to the hospital to
see Mary Charles johnson, who
is a patient there. While there
he girls aslo visited Carla
Myers S father, Norman Myers.
After supper the girls attend
I'd the Farmvllle Greenville
football game.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27

LOCAL DAUGHTERS of the American Revolution chap
ter hosteses for the District III session
Farnyiie Thursday state
the seminar chapter Officers 1T the
table left c right
secretary. CT DanyIle; Mrs. J. H. Whitfield, of
Slate Hill chapter; Mrs Frederick r. regent
Charlottesville; Ms Thomas b. Ednnnds director
iynchburg Mrs w. w Nc(lnt:c. Of he
Randolph chapter Mrs Moss prefaced her
responsibilities with remarks Constitution
ITO be free but
the head table Turpin Jr state vice re-
Mrs. George G. Richie chapain Mrs Joseph p
Snead state correspondence secretary
registrar Mrs W. J. Wikerson librarian
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27
Johnston Wilson
Vows Exchanged

Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Wilson,
Jr., Of Martinsville, announce the
marriage Of their daughter. Vir-
glnia Mae, to Winston Campnell
Johnston, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Erby A. Johnston. of Farmvllle:
The ceremony was performed
Saturday. Aug. y, at Chester
field, N. c.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Gerry Speidel,
of Charlottesville. spent Sunday
with Miss Malinda Avres.
.
Mrs. A. NJ. Arlington viii en-
terrain her bridge club Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. II ". Wells and
son, of Union Level. were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Wells.
Evening star., 1960-01-01
FEC and FTC Have
Authority to Act

The principal conclusion of
this report. / wish to empha-
size is that the Federal Com
munications Commission and
the Federal Trade Commission
appear to have authority ade-
quate under existing law to
eradicate most, If not all, of
the deceptive and corrupt
practices in broadcasting which
have been discloSed-particu-
larly if the agencies are ac-
corded the full cooperation of
the btoadcasting industry.
Specific examples of how
they may use their powers are
outlined below and detailed in
the accompanying report. The
Federal Communications Com
missions task would probably
be somewhat eased by the en-
actment Of certain changes re-
lating to its authority over
broadcasters and also in the
area Of criminal law. However,
1t seems premature to recon-
mend any substantial legisla-
tive changes until the agencies
and the industry have had an
adequate opportunity to show
the effectiveness of present and
recommended action in dealing
with the problems under exist
ing authority.
Evening star., 1960-01-01
Abuses by Persons
And Industry

II that were all. the problem
would be less serious than IL
is. There is also evidence of
widespread corruption and lack
Of the personal integrity which
is so essential to the fabric OF
American life. The large num-
ber Of individuals who will
ingly took part in various
phases Of the deception is dis
turbing.
Persons from many parts of
our country and from many
walks Of life-the academic
world, the ministry, even a
minor child who was coached
to cheat and conceal-were
involved. In fact. one producer
testified that none of the large
number approached refused to
be party to the deception. The
district attorney in New York
County is reported to have
said that 1t appears that as
many as a hundred of those
involved and who testified
before a grand jury which was
investigating quiz shows testi-
fed untruthfully.
! believe that more timely
and vigorous action by the
regulatory agencies concerned
and by the affected industry
can operate TO eradicate many
OF the abuses disclosed. AS the
report which / am transmitting
herewith indicates in greater
detail, both those agencies and
Evening star., 1960-01-01

Communications Commission,
allocate q certain amount of
time convenient to listeners to
public service programs meet
ing community needs, these
programs to be chosen after a
canvass of local needs and re-
sources.
While such a practice would
be directed primarily at the
nature Of the service provided,
it would also emphasize the
public interest in broadcasting
and have an impact upon cor
.ruption and deceptive practices
Similarly, measures which elm
mate deception and corruption
will. of necessity, have bene-
fetal effects upon program serv-
ice generally.
The broadcasting industry
both radio and television, has
made great contributions tc
public service. However, the
disclosures recently made with
respect to certain advertising
and other practices indicate
that naked commercial selfish
ness" rather than factors OF
public service, has too often
been the principal motivation
for much Of the matter that has
been broadcast.
Evening star., 1960-01-01
Must Be Keyed
To Public Service

Because of the requirement
that broadcasting serve the
public interest and because OF
its incalculable impact upon
public information, attitudes
and standards, broadcast Ii
censees must give constant at
tention to the quality Of the
matter they broadcast. +
The report which I am now
submitting is primarily con-
cern-i with deceptive practices.
but. of course. the relationship
between these matters, the
quality of programs and the
public needs they serve is a
close one.
For example, broadcasters
might well, either voluntarily or
in accordance with require
ments imposed by the Federal
Evening star., 1960-01-01

large segments Of the industry
have recently displayed q
quickened sensitivity to the
problems and are taking steps
to eradicate many Of the abuses
so far disclosed.
Industry attempts to clean
house should be applauded, but
it is unlikely that such at
tempts will be successful un-
less the appropriate regulatory
agencies manifest a continued
concern in protecting the
public interest and exeNise
their powers directly and
promptly.
Within the framework of
existing law, I believe that the
regulatory agencies can take
effective action in addition to
the action which they have
already undertaken or have
indicated they will undertake.
Evening star., 1960-01-01
Legislative
Proposals

I do. however, recommend
certain legislation to assist in
meeting the problems.
First, under existing law it Is
a criminal offense for a broad
casting station to broadcast
sponsored matter without an
appropriate sponsorship an
nouncement. This does not ap-
ply in cases in which an en-
ploye of a station, rather than
the station itself surreptitiously
receives money or other valu-
able consideration in return for
broadcasting matter without
any such announcement. The
law should be amended to make