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Evening star., 1961-10-27

ago in the week ended October
81 and also were 6 per cent
ahead of the previous week. the
Federal Reserve Bank of Rich
mond reported today.
Area sales in four weeks
ended October 81 we're up 2
per cent from the like 1860
period and those for the year
to date we're higher by the
same margin.
Downtown portion Of the
area sales total was 3 per cent
above a year ago in the latest
week, but 2 per cent behind
the previous week. -Four weeks
downtown sales were per cent
above a year ago, but those for
the year to date were off 3 per
rent
Evening star., 1961-10-27
THE EVENING STAR

Washington, D. c.
FHdoy, October II, 1861
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GurnerAdded
To Board
OfAS&T

Robert L. Garner, retired
president of the International
Finance Corp, has been elected
a director of American Securi-
ty & Trust Co. and will serve
as a consultant to the bank,
it was announced yesterday by
President Robert c. Baker.
President Baker said the
Washington bank is pleased to
have Mr.. Garner associated
with it and that his broad
knowledge in the field of do
mestic and international fl
nance will be of great benefit
to the company.
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Washington Gas Has
Seasonal Deficit

Washington Gas Light Co.
had a seasonal net loss of
$7l9,630 in September, COM
pared with a deficit of 1924
473 in September last year, the
company reported.
For nine months of this year,
however, net income was S.
959,1 1877, compared with IS, 1922
626 a year earlier.
September operating revenues
totaled $2,584,329 VS.. $2.474,777
a year ago. Nine months reve-
nueS amounted to $57,350,758
VS.. $51 ,080,617 in the same 1860
period.
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only scratched the surface Of
potential savings possible un-
der this approach" Mr.. Barnes
declared.
Mr.. Fry will be responsible
for all aspects of sales and serv-
ice, flight and maintenance and
engineering. He Joined the
company early in 1860 and
previously was with Northeast
Airlines. Capital Airlines and
United.
Mr.. Short will be responsible
for all financial and admins
trative functions Of the COM
pany. He has been with Allie
gheny for IL years and has
served as a vice president.
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Dividend Declared
By PEOPLES Druo

Directors Of Peoples Drug
Stores. Inc, have declared the
usual quarterly dividend Of so
cents a share. Treasurer H. ].
AlthouSe reported.
The dividend will be paid De-
cember 81 to holders of record
December l.
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MUTUAL FUNDS

NEW YORK (AP) (
National ASSocia-
tion Securities Deal
are Vnn
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.FNMA Pays Own Way,
Buying Tops $4 Billion

The Federal National Mortgage Association has paid its
in purchasing than 81 billion residential
mortgages in its secondary market operations of
years.
In announcing the passing of the 81 billion in this
vast to keep mortgage funds moving President
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GEICO Earnings
Reduced by Losses

Net income Of Government
Employees Insurance Co. was
$4,392.680 after taxes in nine
Evening star., 1961-10-27
Area Store Sales
Gain Durinu Week

Department store sales in the
Washington Metropolitan Area
were 2 per cent above a year
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spring turning the road into and 700 sound and vibration uS
turning the into one big quiet
Ahead you front tenders with steel udersk that give protection
against rust Sh and stones (What won't engineers up with nx
Behind you there's that goods Obg deepwe trunk And between you'll find
one fine feature after another along with Body Fisher craftsmanship
Really about the only thing the emOOh 62 Chevrolet leaves be desired
S-a prompt pOwwOw with your Chevrolet dealer.
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How rugy simple and dependable Here's
packaged in pghy line of models including
station the available hardtop
They're packed with all the dependy know
Chevrolet family And they sport For instance
sturdy eaydg MonoPate that eliminate the rubbing
squeakng of mueaf Front tenders that bolt
replacement weight body fuel
12Ohp have choice model.
If ready
figure at it. To how Chevrolet dealer Chevy
See the 62 Chevrolet, the neV Chevy II and '62
Evening star., 1961-10-27

budget development, also is
planned. I'VE believe we have
Evening star., 1961-03-12
BRIDGE CLASSES

Fred L. Karpin, author of Psychological
Strategy in Contract Bridge" "The Play Of the
Cards" and also '"The Point Count System" will
conduct Tin person) classes for beginners and
intermediate and more advanced players, at the
YWCA, 18th and K StS NV.
Featuring instruction and practice in playing,
classes, open to men and women, will meet once
week in day or evening sessions for weeks
beginning the week of April 8.
Reservations, details: ME. S.21OO ext. 20.
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ENGAGEMENTS

Mrs. Richard Kenard Brown,
ST., of Silver Spring, Md.
A summer wedding is
planned.
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Scott-Covonoqh

Mr.. Robert E. Cough of
Alexandria announces the
engagement Of his cousin.
Miss Mary Ellen Scott, to
Mr.. Thomas Edward Cava-
nagh. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Thomas Cavanagh
OF Manassas. Va. Miss Scott
is the daughter of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Francis
Scott.
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It's Princess Time Again

Representative and Mrs.
Robert T. Stafford Of Yer
mont. E
Madeline Is a sophomore at
Middlebury College. Vermont
City. In high school, she
was captain Of the major
cites and q staff member Of
the school paper. During
vacations she keeps busy as a
counselor at children'S
summer camps.
Her hobbies are swimming
and skiing.
Miss Elizabeth Marshall
Howard will be the 1861
Cherry Blossom Festival
Princess from Kentucky.
Her parents are Mr.. Leland
Howard, assistant director Of
U. s. Mint, and Mrs. Howard.
She spends most Of her vaca-
tionS in Kentucky.
At present. Betsy is q stu
dent at the Strayer Junior
College Of Finance. She grad
uated from Washington-Lee
High School in Arlington,
where she played the clarinet
in the schools concert band.
Also, she Is q member Of
the Northern Virginia Aqua
tic Club.
. 4 &H
Miss Cheryl v. Zentzis has
been chosen the Montana
Princess for the 1861 Cherry
Blossom Festival.
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Miss Cynthia L. Wehrle,
Pennsylvania's Princess to
the 1851 Cherry Blossom FeS-
tival, is quite a globe-trotter.
A graduate student at
Georgetown University in the
Latin American program,
Cindy was caught in Havana
during the Fidel Castro revo-
luton, and once hitch-hiked
her way through Morocco
and rode a mule through
Mexico.
Cindy spent her freshman
year at the University Of
Mexico and her junior year
at the University Of Madrid,
Spain.
She speaks Spanish and
Portuguese and is q volun-
teer for the American Red
Cross, teaching handicraftS,
dancing and Spanish. She
hopes eventually to work for
an international welfare Or
ganization.
At Georgetown University,
she is the only woman mem
ber Of the Iota Lambda
linguistic honorary frater-
nifty. Her parents are DR.. and
Mrs. Herbert A. Wehrle, jr.,
Of Holidaysburg, Pa.
Pretty Miss Susan Diana
Eastland, daughter of Mis-
Sissippi Senator and Mrs.
James o. Eastland, will rep
resent her State in the 1861
Cherry Blossom Festival.
The 18-year-old Southern
belle who will be her States
princess in the festival, is q
senior at Mount Vernon
Seminary where she has
been class president during
her sophomore and junior
years and is currently presi-
dent of the student body.
She is also a member of the
Optima Honor Society.
1t is only natural that this
Gulf State beauty should be
interested in water sports
including water skiing.
Miss Starr Beth Wolfe, o
champion debater, will be
Iowa's Princess at the 1861
Cherry Blossom Festival.
The 18-year-old student,
who is majoring in Social
Work at Capitol University in
Columbus, was q member Of
the university's team which
won the Ohio State Women's
Debate Tournament this
year.
At Annandale, Va, during
her high school year she was
editor Of the school yearbook,
high school columnist for a
local newspaper and a mem
ber Of Lansburgh's Teen
Board. She also was voted
the best speaker at the Vir-
ginia State Debate Tourna-
ment.
Miss Starr is an accom-
plished pianist. Her hob
bies are swimming, tennis
and horseback riding.
- .
Vermont's Princess at the
1861 Cherry Blossom Festi-
val will be Miss Madeline
Ann Stafford. daughter of
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Johnson-Jordon

Mrs. Arthur L. johnson Of
HyattSville. Md, announces
the engagement Of her
daughter. Juanita Margaret.
to Mr.. Ronald Lee Jordan.
the son Of Mrs. Peter Jordan
and the late Mr.. Peter Jor-
dan Of Reading. Pa. Miss
johnson is also the daughter
Of the late Mr.. Arthur L.
johnson. A June 17th we'd
ding is planned.
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Coffey-BoWes

Mr.. and Mrs. John Coffey
Of Leonardtown. Md. an
nounce the engagement of
their daughter, Helene Joan,
to Mr.. Joseph Francis Bowes,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Bowes Of Valley Lee, Md. A
July wedding Is planned.
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Cheryl. who is 10. is major
ing in legal secretaryship at
the Northern Montana Col
lege.
She Is q member Of the
Chorus. the college band,
Beta Sigma (big sisters or
ganization), Delta Alpha
Theta (honorary service or
ganization), director Of the
sophomore class division on
the college annual and q con-
vocations committee member.
She was rece ently the
Homecoming and Campus
Queen.
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APpeII-M

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert T.
Appel Of Fairfax announce
the engagement Of their
daughter Patricia Ann to Mr..
Larry Martin, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Virgil Martin Of Aurora.
III: A fall wedding is
planned.
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!, Mr.. and Mrs. Vivian T.
Curtis Of Rockville, announce
the engagement of their
daughter Sandra Lynne to
Mr.. Kenneth s. Morgan, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edward s.
Morgan of Bethesda. A June
wedding is planned.
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SIoughter-Roberson

Mr.. and Mrs. William Ed
ward Slaughter Of Rich
mond. Va. announce the en-
gagement Of their daughter
Katharine Allen to Mr.. Rob-
ert Barry Robertson, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Robert VIII
liam Robertson of Alexandria.
A June wedding is planned.
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Steinberq-
Applenon

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Stein
berg announce the engage
ment of their daughter Judy
Arlene to Mr.. Lawrence Al
len Appleman, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Max Appleman.
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lemon-BroWn

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel M.
Lemon Of Raleigh, N. c., an
nounce the engagement of
their daughter Emma Grace
to Mr.. Richard Kenard
Brown, jr., son Of Mr.. and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-21

There is also the belief that
carol comes from the Greek
word for flute player. in compli-
ment to the musicians who played
for the Christmas ring dances.
Still another thought is that carols
originated with the songs of the
Roman Saturnalia
The name, Father of the Christ
mas Carol" is often given to 81.
Francis of Assist. AT Greccio in
1924, he arranged a Nativity scene
and led the singing of songs of
praise to the Christ Child Al.
though carols had been sung
earlier, this act by St Francis gave
impetus to the idea of happy sing
ing at the Christmas season.
Early carols were in Latin. As
carols gained popularity during
the fourteenth and fifteenth CEN
turtles, many people preferred to
sing in their own languages, and
new carols were developed.
The growth of carols was helped
along by "Wassailing" or "gooding"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-21

college, entertained the group by
singing Christmas carols and con.
Guided with a comedy act. The Ro.
tarians and their friends also sang
Christmas carols led by John
Hershberger with Mrs. Harold
Miller at the piano. Santa Claus
made his appearance and talked
with the boys and girls, and pre-
scented them with oranges and
candy Rotary AIMS and guests
were presented box of candy by
the Rotary club.
The Hi Lo club met at the home
of Mrs Arlene Bender. A Christ
mas dinner was served by Mrs.
Bender, assisted by her little
daughter Ramona. Cards were
played and prizes were won by
Mrs. John DOrmio, Mrs. Donald
SWauger and Mrs Luther Huff
Gifts were exchanged and secret
sisters revealed. Mrs Darrell Stahl
was guest.
The Mars Hill Homemakers held
their Christmas party at the home
of Mrs Donald Hetrick with %
present. The program, Christmas
Around the World" was prepared
by Mrs Bruce Folk, Mrs. John
Wiser and Mrs. James Michael. All
the members participated Christ
mas carols we're sung. games played
and refreshments served Mr.. and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-21
Little Highlanders
Start Cage Season

Coach Wayne johnson begins his
fourth year as Jr. High basketball
coach at Southern High school,
Oakland. Coach Johnson is rebuild
ing this year after losing five out
of six boys who got letters last
year. The only returning letter.
man is Jay Rice, who also was
selected to the Junior High Tourna-
ment Team of the Potomac Valley
Conference.
Bob Lohr, Carl Schoonover, Mike
Friend Larry Iden and Jerry
Schillingburg also saw some ac-
ton last year.
Last years Junior High took
fourth place in the Junior High
Tournament held in Keyser, West
Virginia, and made a fine showing
for the school. Mr.. johnson be-
lieves that this years team will do
as we'll, if not better, if the boys
work together.
The following boys will carry
out the Junior High schedule:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-21
Carol Singing Had
Obscure Beginning

ooh come, all ye faithful, joyful
and triumphant"
Silent night, holy night
God rest you merry gentlemen"
1T came upon the midnight
clear that glorious song of old
20 little town of Bethleham,'
Deck the halls with boughs Of
holly"
"On the first day of Christmas.
Wherever people gather, the glad
sounds of hymns and carols ring
out at Christmas time, as they have
for centuries.
Although the words and music
of favorite carols are we'll known.
the meaning of the word carol"
itself is obscure. One explanation
holds that it comes from the old
French word, "caroler" meaning
to dance. The first carols we're
often sung by worshippers dancing
in a circle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-21

at the Miller home, on Sunday,
were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Philips
and children, Kitzmiller.
Harry Yommer has returned
home from Memorial hospital,
Cumberland.
Tom Younkin has been i'll.
Hazel Miller. Casselman, fell and
broke her wrist.
Mrs. Clarence Younkin is a pa
tient in the Meyersdale Communi-
ty hospital.
Mrs. Henry Patton is a patient
in the Meyersdale Community hos
pital. Mrs. Patton slipped on a
plank while moving into her home
and fractured her ankle.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Tressler are
the parents of baby girl.
Mr. and Mrs. Garry Frantz are
the parents of a baby girl. Mrs.
Frants is the former Helen Loe-
chel
Legion Auxiliary Meets
The Grantsville American Le-
gion Auxiliary met December II
with Mrs. Jean SWauger, presi-
dent. in charge.
The group decided to donate 81
each to three veterans hospitals
Mrs. Mary Stahl announced the
membership drive. An award is to
be presented to the person obtain
ing old membership renewals and
new members.
Following the meeting the an
nual Christmas party was held
with the Christmas motif being
used. Gifts we're exchanged and
refreshments served by commit
tee including Mrs. Jean SWauger,
Mrs Mary Stahl and Mrs. Phyllis
burst
Special guest was Miss Nancy
Elliott Kettering, from England
She is visiting her sister, Mrs
Walter Swauger The next meet
ing is scheduled for January Is.
Children's Treat Held
The annual childrens Christmas
party was held Wednesday eve
ming at 1870 Treats were given to
all children of the community
Adults served refreshments. The
party was sponsored by the Grants
vile post of the American Legion,
Willard Layman, commander, and
was held at the Legion home.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-21

Mrs. Santa Claus we're present to
give out gifts.
The United Lutheran Church
Women met recently for a program
and party. Mrs. Harold Miller pre-
scented the program. The group
sang verse of number of
Christmas songs. The Christmas
story was read from the English
Bible by Mrs. Henry Patton and
from the King James version by
Mrs Martin Tresslcr Others parti-
cipating we're Mrs. Clyde McCurdy,
Mrs Neil Yommer, Mrs. Cecil Sc
bold. Mrs Robert Diehl, Mrs.
James Hansen and Mrs Emerson
Sebold. Mrs Harry Yommer read
an article from the Lutheran
Women's magazine. Christmas
decorations adorned the room,
along with a Christmas tree Re-
freshments were served and secret
sisters revealed.
The Women's Fellowship of the
Maple Grove church met in the
basement of the church Christmas
decorations were carried through
out the room with a Christmas tree
and decorated table Naomi Green
was in charge of the program.
Those taking part we're Dorothy
Wilburn. Orpha Patton, Mary
Kamp. Arlene Green and Mrs.
Byron Bender There we're Ia MEM
bers present and guests we're Mrs.
Byron Bender. Mrs Robert But
Ter, Myrtle Custer, Mrs. Mike
Walker and Linda Beachy. A re-
port of 81 sick calls was made The
ladies have planned to give a maya
zine subscription to the Mennonite
Good Will Home for a Christmas
gift. The women cleared S6097 at
the holiday bazaar Refreshments
were served and Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanta presented Christmas gifts.
The next meeting will be held in
January at the home of Mrs
Blaine Beachy.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Livengood and
family, Washington, and Rev. and
Mrs S f. Lobach. StoyestoWn, Pa,
were visiting Mrs. Mary Livengood
Mrs Kathryn Ryland and daugh-
ter Donna. and Mrs. Gilbert Grove.
Baltimore: Mr. and Mrs Robert
Resi- and son, Mr. and Mrs Emer-
son Resi- and family, Elizabeth, Pa,
were visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Resi-.
Pfc Paul G. Yommer is spend
ing 20-day leave with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Yommer He
has finished his basic training at
Paris Island, S c., and will return
to Camp Lejeune, N. c.
Mr.. and Mrs Harold Resi- have
moved to Cleveland. o.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert O. Glotfelty,
near Bittinger; Mr. and Mrs. Guy
Stanton and Mr. and Mrs. Harry
w. Hummell attended the Farming
for Better Living annual roundup
at Hotel Morgan, MOrgantOWn, w.
Va
Sue Hershberger is spending the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hershberger Sue at
tends college at Davis and Elkins,
Elkins. w. Va
Dick Miller, student at Maryland
Institute of Art, Baltimore. is
spending the Christmas holidays at
his home with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs Nevin Miller. Other visitors
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-21

expeditions. Children went from
house to house. singing songs and
receiving treats
Wynkyn de Word. apprentice TO
the famous English printer, CaX-
ton, issued the first printed book
of carols in 1921.
Later, English people learned
carols from printed "broadsides'
which sold for a penny When the
Puritans abolished holiday obserV-
ances in the 18th Century, the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-21
GrantSviILe Notes

The annual Rotary Christmas
party was held in the basement of
the Methodist church. A turkey
dinner was served to Rotarians.
their families and friends. a total
Of 10, by the Methodist church
women and members of the MYF.
John Hershberger, president of
the Rotary club, welcomed the
group. Earlene Humbertson. Dottie
Jones and Winnie Rae Fresh, THE
Bob Kittens from State Teachers
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-21

broadsidcs we're still printed and
"bootlegged" to the public.
Students of Christmas stories
might be puzzled whether it was
case of carol singing or carol sting
ing in an English legend Accord
ing to the legend, bees used to
gather on Christmas eve to hum
carols.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-21

Boy Scouts of America announ-
ced plans for sixth national jam
boree at Valley Forge, Pa, in 1864.
Sea offers, nearly extinct, are
staging a slow comeback along
shores of Aleutian islands.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-21

There we're 425785O births in L.
s. in 1860, final figures showed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-21

IntN nUpt 10 SCHtUIIU UIIU SdIIIt
with Keyser and two with Bayard.
Evening star., 1961-09-17
Suvings Groups
Clash on Gifts to
New Depositors

BALTIMORE, Sept. is (AP)
-Maryland's largest savings
and loan associations have
asked that gifts for new .ac-
counts be limited to $3.50 In
value.
But representatives of newer,
smaller associations argued yes
terday that the giveaway in
ducement is the only way they
can. compete in getting new
depositors.
The two groups criticized
each others methods of opera
ton during a three hour hear
ing before Albert w. Ward, di-
rector of the State Department
of Assessments and Taxation.
Mr.. Ward, upon the recon-
mendation of the Board OF
Building, Savings and Loan AS
sociation Advisers. will regu-
late the value of giveaways for
new accounts.
He said he expected to an
nounce the regulation at the
next board meeting Septem-
ber 25.
Evening star., 1961-09-17
Area Truckers, Firms
Resuming Negotiations

TeamSters Union representa- =
tives and spokesmen for major
trucking firms in the Balti-
Washington area will re-
sumo negotiations in Baltimore
tomorrow in an effort to reach
wage and benefit agreements
affecting thousands of truck
drivers.
Negotiating sessions began
nearly a month ago, on August
81. and have continued in vir-
tual secrecy at meetings held
alternately in Washington and
Baltimore.
At the last session. which
ended late Friday in Washing
ton, Teamsters Union President
James Hoffa repeatedly con-
Quoted the negotiations for the
union.
Late yesterday, a spokesman
for the trucking firms refused
to comment on the status of the
contract negotiations, stating
that both parties to the dis
pute have agreed thar state
ments on the talks will be made
only in the form of Joint bull
letins."
Officials of the Teamsters
Eastern Conference were fol-
lowing the talks closely. The
union is seeking for the first
time an area wide agreement
covering Baltimore's Local 557
Evening star., 1961-09-17
Arlington 'Y
Holds Building
Ceremony Today

The Arlington YMCA formal
ly will dedicate it's new S176,-
600 building in ceremonies be-
ginning at 3 pm. today.
The structure at Kirkwood
road and North Thirteenth
street was opened last July. 1t
contains a lounge. kitchen,
multi-purpose, game, meeting
and storage rooms as we'll as
office.
YMCA directors. who fl
nanced its construction through
public subscriptions. hope to
build additions with a swim
ming pool, gymnasium and IA
cilitieS for a businesSmen's club.
At pm, supporters of Re-
publican County Board candi-
date Kenneth Ludwig will spon-
sor a reception in his honor at
the new building.
Evening star., 1961-09-17
Dedication of School
Set in Prince Edward

FARMvILLE, Va. Sept. Is
tAP).-Prince Edward County's
s230,0O0 private school for
white children will be dedi-
Gated here tomorrow with T.
Coleman Andrews, form er
United States commissioner Of
Internal, Revenue, as main
speaker.
The facility has been in use
since September 5 by the
Prince Edward School Foun-
dation. The private system has
been in operation since the
county closed its public schools
two years ago to avoid court
ordered integration.
The school has an enroll
ment of more than 500 chill
dren in the eighth through
18TH grades. Nearly 1000 other
white children are enrolled In