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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-24
BY CARL SELL
Star Staff Writer

Groveton High Schools
basketball team, which has
chalked up 81 straight victories
against Fairfax County oppo-
nents, has probably the areas
only scholastic taxi squad"
Coach Verne Garfield, who
admits some Of his coaching
theories are a bit different
from the accepted ones, has an
18-man squad for basketball.
However, only IL Of the players
dress for games. The other six
practice with the team in
hopes Of winning a spot on the
game squad.
II don't like to cut boys who
want to play" Garfield said.
80 I carry six more than
usual and let them fight with
the regulars to win q berth on
the regular team"
Rod Hayden and Jack Ad-
gate, who were members Of the
taxi squad last seacon, have
moved up to the regular team
this year. Many of Groveton's
varsity players got their start
as a reserve and then won
their way into the starting
lineup.
Jim Lewis, a 6-foot-2h
transfer from Parker-G Gray,
will graduate from Groveton at
mid-term. 1t will be hard to
replace q player of Lewis
caliber, but Garfield thinks the
taxi squad will produce an
adequate replacement.
Garfield places no restric-
tons on his team as to the
amount Of basketball they play,
on Fairgrounds, back yards,
etc. Many coaches feel play
playground basketball hurts a
youngster when he gets on a
regulation court.
II don't buy that argument, "
Garfield said. The more a
youngster handles the basket
ball. the better off he is, no
matter under what conditions
he plays"
Groveton has the smallest
enrolment of any Fairfax
County school competing in the
Group la League. In the last
two years, Garfield has lost
players to Edison and Fort
Hunt, but has managed to keep
winning.
The players may come back
to haunt Groveton. Three of
Edison's starters played at
Groveton, as did three of the
top five at Fort Hunt, which
opened last fall.
Ores Bride, Montgomery
County's athletic director, has
combined all Of the country's
smaller schools into one bas-
ketball league for the current
season.
The league includes Sher-
wood, Peary and Gaithersburg
from Class A, Damascus, Class
B, and Poolesville, Class C.
Sherwood, Peary and CATH
ersburg will battle for the
county's spot in the State
tournament while Damascus
and Poolesville will gain auto
matte berths in the State
playoffs.
Poolesville won the Glass C
title last March at Maryland's
Cole Field House. Prince Geor-
ges County also produced a
State champion in Douglass,
which took Class B honors.
.
Judging by early season
results, competition for area
league championships will be
especially keen this season.
A quick callover Of the major
leagues and prospective cham
pionShip contenders:
Interhigh League-West
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-24
Poll Position
Shuttle Below
First ; Runus
By the Associated Press

- 80
With the exception Of the
fifth-ranked Cincinnati Bear
cats. every Top Ten team in
the Associated Press poll is en-
tered in one Of the more than
100 holiday tournaments dot
ting the basketball map for the
next week
Top-ranked Loyola Of Chica-
go will be in Philadelphia for
the Quaker City tournament
starting Friday, meetin g
Georgetown in a first-round
game Second-ranked Kentucky
will wait until Monday before
starting play against Loyola of
New Orleans in the Sugar Bowl
tournament
Third-ranked Michigan,
fourth-ranked UCLA and 10TH
ranked NYU make up part of
the field for the Los Angeles
Classic. which begins Thurs
day. The Wolverines and Vio-
lets meet in a first-round
game. while the Bruins tackle
Yale
Duke Faces Auburn
Sixth-ranked Vanderbilt will
meet Memphis State when the
Vanderbilt Invitation gets un-
der way Thursday, seventh
ranked Davidson gets Penn in
the Charlotte Holiday tourna-
ment beginning Monday, Duke
will face Auburn in the Sugar
Bowl and Oregon State opens
in the Far West Classic at
Portland, Greg, against LSU.
Oregon State jumped back
into the Top Ten again this
week, while Toledo dropped
out Loyola. Kentucky and
Michigan kept their places in a
tightening race. but there was
considerable shuffling below
the Big Three.
Loyola grabbed 20 first-place
votes and 405 points to II
firsts and 1893 points for the
Wildcats. Michigan drew the
remaining eight top votes and
totaled $50 points in the ballot
ing.
Davidson MOI
UCLA climbed from sixth to
fourth, while Cincinnati
dropped one notch Vanderbilt
jumped two spots to No. 6 and
Davidson vaulted three to
No. 7.
Duke dropped from fifth to
eighth after losing TO Michigan
and NYU fell from seventh to
10th following an overtime loss
to Wagner.
The Top Ten teams, with
first-place votes in parenthe-
sis. and won-and-lost records
through games of Saturday
points on q lO-9-8. etc. basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-24
Olympic Icemen Fall

PORT HURON, Mich, Dec.
"a AP).-The United States
Olympic hockey team lost, 60,
to the Port Huron Flags of the
International Hockey League in
an exhibition match last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-24
Christensen Retained
By Rebuilding Ayers

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. "a
(AP.-Jack Christensen gets
more time to pull the San
Francisco 49ers out Of che Ma
tional Football League cellar.
Just how long they won't
say, nor how much he'll receive
for the rebuilding effort, but
the 49ers did announce yester-
day that the 35-year-old for
mer defense ace has been reap
pointed head coach.
Following the season. players
were virtually unanimous in
support Of Christiansen's con-
tinuing as coach. President Vic
Morabito said no one else was
considered.
Replaced Hickey
Chris took control when Red
Hickey quit September 80 after
the 49ers had lost five exhibit
ton games and their first
three league battles. Under the
interim coach, the club posted
only a 2-9 record yet showed
Improvement even though con-
tinually plagued with injuries.
Quarterback John Brodie,
Defensive Halfback Jerry Mer-
tens and Defensive End Charlie
Kruger all were on the ailing
list most Of the campaign.
Christensen said his aim for
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-09-17
Court Refuses To
Order POwhatan
Pupils Admitted

POWHATAN. Sept. is - Fed
eral District Judge John D. Butz-
ner, Jr.. Friday turned down a
bid to prohibit Powhatan County
from barring two Negroes from
either OF Powhatan's two public
schools.
But as Butzner turned down
the Negroes plea for a tenn
porary restraining order he
scheduled an Oct. 2 hearing on
plea for a temporary injunc-
ton that would have the same
effect.
Powhatan's school board had
ruled that the two children and
four others can't attend the
county's public schools because
none of the parents live in Pow
hatan.
However, attorneys for parents
Of the two children. Louise Tay-
lor and William Walton. Jr., said
they argued in closed hearing
before Butzner that each child
does have a parent living in Pow
hatan.
Additionally, the attorneys. S.
w. Tucker and Henry L. Marsh,
argued the children should be
admitted to the public schools
because in the past they have
attended Pocahontas egro
Continued On Page u
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-09-17
81 Of An Inch OF
Rain Falls Here
During Week End

The weather station at WFLO
reports that a total Of 81 Of an
inch Of rain fell in Farmville
during the week end. This is
the most rain to fall since Sep
TENDER and 6. when SO of an
inch fell.
According to the weather sta
ton. the average amount of rain
fall for the month of September
is BIS inches So far only go
Of an inch have fallen. one tenth
short Of an inch. leaving a total
of 2.85 inches that have to fall
before the average is reached.
Dudley L. Peery. Prince Ed
ward county farm agent, said
this morning Monday that this
week ends rain will be very
helpful for fall seeding. He said
that some farmers had already
planted alfalfa and small grain
for winter grazing and that the
rain would be a welcome sight
for them.
He added. however. that IN
less more falls. this week ends
Train will do very little good.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-09-17

corded the show by fair-go'ers,
the orderliness of the crowds and
the better than usual quality"
of exhibits. despite a drought
year.
He expressed the Fair Associa-
tons gratitude for the interest
of area exhibitors and the I'M
failing cooperation of area coun-
ty agricultural and home agents
and vocational and home eco
Monies teachers. I'VE Just
couldn't make it without these:
all Of them," Brickert declared.
Flower Show
Mrs. Robert N. Swinson. Of
Farmville, had the sweep
stakes" winning entry in the
open Flower Show Thursday aft
ernoon. Taking this best-in-show
award was her line arrange
ment, which earlier had won the
blue ribbon in tina. category.
The Weyanoke Garden Club
exhibitor was one Of six COM
petitors from that Club earning
ribbons.
Mrs. A. E. Godsey's Isabelle
HarkresS" variety Of yellow rose
was awarded the blue ribbon in
the yellow rose category and her
entry was also picked by the
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-09-17
Lucky Winners

Mrs. William Amos, Of Farm
vile, was the winner Of the 1863
Dodge Dart. given away at the
Five County Fair Saturday night.
Other winners in Saturday
nights give-aways were: w. w.
Bell, of Route l, Farmville, an
electric stove, given by the Odd
Fellows; Tommy jenkins, Of
Farmville, a shotgun, given by
the Farmville Coin Club; Frank
lin Gum, of Crewe, a SIS saw
ings account. given by Peoples
National Bank; Mrs Agnes Car
roll, of Route l, Buckingham,
World Book Atlas, given by
the World Book Company, and
E. Armstrong Smith, Of Farm
vile, $40, given by the Veterans
OF Foreign Wars.
Also. Earl Conant. Of Burke
vilel, Polaroid Land Camera
from VIEW; and Mrs. G. J. Stay
ton, Of Rt. 2, Farmville, a storm
door donated by H. w. Walker.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-09-17
Prospect P-TA
Elects Officers

The Patrick Henry P-TA, of
Prospect school. held its first
meeting Tuesday right at the
school. Mrs Bessie Durfee pre-
sented the new teacher. Mrs.
Nancy Dickerson. to the mem
bers.
Officers in the P-TA for the
new year are: Everette Jamer-
son. president; Mrs. Jack Camp
bell. vice president; Mrs. Evelyn
Coin, secretary. and Mrs. Betty
BriSentine, treasurer.
The P-TA voted to hold their
meetings every other month.
They also decided not to hold
a Halloween Party at the school
this year.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-09-17

Carolyn Gates, of Rice, was
runner-up. AS the 1868 reigning
beauty Of the fair here. Miss
Yancey will represent the Five
County Fair in the state COM
petition at Richmond's State
Fair next week. She is the
daughter Of Mrs. Henry T. ST.
manske and the Late Thomas
Yancey.
Friday night, DR.. Alvin Smith,
BA, BID NJ. Ed. and Ph.D.,
won the Battle of Wits contest
over Is competitors from civic
clubs in the fairs five-county
area. The Hampden-Sydney Col
lege faculty member and d.
rector Of the Presbyterian Giid-
ance Center, represented the
Farmville Rotary Club which
will be enriched $25 through his
effort.
So close was the competition
in the quiz contest. with M.
Henry Bittinger. Longwood pro-
lessor of history. calling off the
questions that there was four
way tie for second place. The
Fair Association settled the mat
ter by providing each a 81 cash
prize for their sponsoring clubs,
instead of giving one runner-up
SIS.
The runners-up were John F.
Wynne. Of Phenix, Charlotte
Ruritan Club representative and
1862 winner. James Smith. Of
Appomattox, Mrs. Howard Han
dorf, of Farmville, and DR.. Stu
art Tuggle. Of Keysville.
Manager Pleased
General Manager J. C. Brick
ert this morning described the
1868 Fair as an outstanding
success. only threatening
weather Friday and Saturday
marred the otherwise pleasant
event This lowered attendance
Slightly over that of 1862, he
said.
He was particularly gratified
by the favorable reception &C
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-09-17
DR.. Reveley's Views
By JOHN STICK

Hampden Sydney's Colleges
new president could have elect
ed to take a position giving him
a counseling voice in the affairs
of II institutions of higher learn
ing associated with the southern
Presbyterian Church.
Instead he chose to commit
his name. his reputation and his
energies to just one Of these.
That DR.. w. Taylor Reveley.
Jr., had such choice speaks
much for the ability others have
recognized in him. but it speaks.
perhaps more loudly. of a deep
personal conviction.
He believes the small liberal
arts-stressing, church-related in
situations have a vital role in
Goth century education. II think
We have the curriculum for our
day." the Observation-Disclosures de-
clares. referring to such insti-
buttons. his own particularly.
Needed Today
Despite the fact that he takes
over leadership as 18th presi-
dent in the colleges 188th year.
the youngish administrator sees
his ancient uncovered institu-
ton now engaged in a unique
and experimental approach.
for this century.
While in many places else
where campuses mushroom. stu
dents multiply and curricula gra-
vitate toward a select-what-you-
want educational system. Hamp-
den-Sydney continues to commit
its students to a heavily-requir-
ed liberal arts program.
Il really think in that respect
We have something great" DR..
Reveley says. I'VE send out stu
dents trained to understand and
think in both areas of science
and the humamtites. Today's
heavy stress on specialization
leaves many graduates able to
think in only one direction" he
declares.
Just three months before be-
ing named president, the 1889
H,SC graduate had been tapped
for the post of secretary of the
Division of Christian Higher
Education Of the Board of Chris
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-09-17
IL Jinx Hits
Quota Of 100
For Blood Bank
New Donors Lead
In BlOOdmObile
Program Here

Thirteen was an unlucky num-
Der for the bloodmobile visit
here on Thursday. With a quota
of 100 pints Of blood. the Prince
Edward Chapter of the Ameri-
can Red Cross fell short by 10
pints of meeting its quota. ac-
cording to Mrs. John G. Grazi-
ami. chairman of the local pro-
gram.
OF the 81 donors, IA were
from outside the county - one
from Whitesville, w. Va. four
from the George Clyde Smith
Shows at the Five County Fair.
Arlington, one: Burkeville. one;
Chase City. one: Pamplin. three;
Buckingham. two: Phenix one.
Only 10 donors turned out from
the county. the balance were
Farmville residents. according
to the report.
First time donors were in the
majority with 40 appearing. The
quota was not met when IS who
had signed pledge cards did not
appear. This was a great disap-
pointment to those who had
worked so hard to make a sue
cess Of the visit.
There are always a few re-
jects for one reason or another
and this time was no exception.
Seven would-be donors were
turned down for anemia, low
hemoglobin. or hay fever.
Mrs. GRAHAM hopes that when
the next visit is scheduled there
will be enough volunteers to
make up for this visits shortage.
The hood program has been
working very satisfactorily, &C
cording to Lawrence R. Snead,
Jr.. administrator at Southside
Community Hospital. and it is
hoped by officials of the local
Red Cross Chapter and hospital
Continued On Page y
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-09-17
First Groups OF Students
Enroll In Free Schools
More Pupils Than Anticipated;
Opening Ceremonies Conducted

~ fnce Edward Free School Association opened its
Ssse oi scnoos To-Day Monday) scheduled those
oS ana over l6 years of reported school today
The 10 and IS year ods report Wednesday (isead
Thursday as previously lila age group
will report Friday
DR. Neil " Sullivan, school system
said student reported today than anticipated He
pedcd nat the final enrolment after Friday
17OO The number of white students
exactly double what had been expected instead Of two
George Alternately and Brenda Alternately 49, reported for
school along with Richard Moss and Letia Tew both
Of whom had registered previously
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-09-17

ship. 1.-The organizational struc-
ture for Presbyterian colleges in
Virginia is particularly sound in
that the relationship is a volun-
tary one between the denomina-
ton and the college, which
either can sever" he points out.
Noting that the Church does
not seek to exert direct campus
control, but elects the colleges
Continued IN page
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-09-17
H-SC Head Likes Firing Line

tian Education. Presbyterian
Church. U. S. The southern
church supports II colleges, and
DR.. Reveley would have been in
directly connected with these in
the post of board secretary had
he chosen that.
Church Relation
DR. Reveley believes strongly
in the efficacy and significance
Of the church-college relation
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-09-17
NATIONAL
NEWS
SUMMARY
~
Nv. LANCASTER. JR.
} BOMB BLAST
} QUINTUPLErs
, SOUTH WET NAM

FOUR NEGRO GIRLS were
killed and scores of others in
jured when a Negro Baptist
church was bombed in Birning-
ham Sunday morning. The
church had been a headquarters
Of integrationist activities. and
the victims were attending Sun
day School in its basement. Po-
lceS said that 10 sticks of dyna-
mite were apparently thrown
from a passing car. Word of the
bombing spread quickly through
the Negro community, and 1000
angry Negroes gathered at the
scene. It took nearly two hours
to disperse the mob which
threw rocks at white policemen.
At the mayors request Gov.
Wallace sent state troopers to
the city and alerted units Of the
National Guard for possible duty
there. The FBI dispatched Is
agents to investigate the bomb
ing.
QUINTUPLETS, four girls and
a boy. were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Fischer at st.
Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.
S. D.. early Saturday morning
Doctor said the 3O-year-old
mother and the babies were all
in good condition. but the Quints
were born six to eight weeks
prematurely. If they survive
they will be the first to do 50
in the U. S. The Fischers have
five other children. two sons
and three daughters. the eldest
of which is seven. The father
makes SIG a week working in a
warehouse. but offers of help be-
gan pouring in Saturday morning.
STUDENT RIOTING began
anew Saturday in three South
Vietnamese cities. according to
reliable sources. The news broke
as President Diem announced
that martial law would be lifted |
throughout the country on Mon
day. The sources said 5000 stu
dents in the mountain capital of |
Dalai. 140 miles northeast Of
Saigon, barricaded themselves
in four or five high schools
throwing bricks and shouting in
suits until they were quelled by
soldiers. Smaller demonstrations
were reported in high schools in
Bien Hoa and Vinh Long. Hun
dreds of students were taken to
detention camps in all three
cities. informants said.
VIRGINIA COUNTIES are 60
ing deeper into debt. according |
to an annual report released Sat
urday by state auditor J. Cor
don Bennett. The per capita debt |
for every man, woman and child
in Virginia's 80 counties was
$l21.39 at the end of June 1862.
This was an increase of $18.25
over the previous year. Revenue
was also up. From local, state
and federal sources the counties
Continued On Page n
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-09-17

judges as "best specimen" en-
try.
Miss Page Godsey. Of Cumber-
land. who is out in California
in a national bake-off con1peu-
ton just now. had the yeast
bread sweepstakes winning en-
try in the open class Baked
Products exhibit, also on Thurs
Continued On Page y
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-09-17
Prizes, Premium Claiming Make
Fairs Final Days Happy Times

The final days of the 26th annual Five County
pretty much matter Of beauty knowledge lucky ticket
claiming and the important exhibitor up $4,000
in premium prizes.
Katherine Yancey H. Cumberland county contestant and
junior student Edward Academy was picked as miss
Five County Fair winning the beauty field
OF 81 contestants from Appomattox Buckingham
Cumberland and her Prince Edward county
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-09-17

On hand for the opening were
a number Of visitors and about
Is members Of the press. radio.
teleWsion. n w papers and
magazines. who were busy with
cameras. note pads and record
ing units.
Opening Ceremony
Opening exercises were con-
Quoted at each OF the schools.
Mary p. Branch opened ahead
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-06-09

janitor who acts out mock trial in an
empty courtroom. tRepeat)
900 q WRESTLING.
Hours. Ray Morgan reporting.
$50 q THE DICK POWELL THEATER.
Drama. / Hour. special Assignment"
A dying millionaire lLloyd Nolanl hires
an attorney iDick POWELL to investigate
the 'true feelings Of the people who
may inherit his fortune. David Niven.
host. tReoeat Of Sept. IS. 1922
q THE UNT0UcHABLES.
Crime. / Hour "The Junk Nan" Ness
Robert Stack and an undercover agent
battle a fantastic dope distribution
scheme. Pat HingIe Is featured tRepeatl
@ JACK BENNY SHOW.
Comedy. Benny assumes RochesterG
domestic duties for a day. tRepeatJ
1000 q GARRY MOORE SHOW.
Variety. Hour. Guests: Jonathan
Winters. comedian; Dorothy Loudon,
snger-eomedenne, and Carol awence,
musical comedy star tRepeatl
1870 q Chef HUNTLEY REPORTING.
Public Affairs The activities Of Mobiliza-
ton for Youth, a demonstration project
on New Works Lower East Side to help
people Of a povety-stricken area cope
with their problems
a BOSTON TERRIER.
Suspense Drama Special. "Saiem Witch
Hunt" A crimlnologist. assigned to
locate a missing sociallte, finds danger
The frontiersman., 1963-07-18

The boater's most common use for line is tying up to a dock. To do the job like a real "salt" learn these two simple hitches, suggest Mercury outboard auth critics: use the upper knot in the illustration to tie up to a cleat. Pass the line around the cleat under both horns, then diagonally across the top of the cleat and under the first horn. Tuck the loose end under the line where it passes across the top. The more pull by the boat, the greater the holding power of the hitch-yet it can be loosened easily by tugging at the free end. Use the other knot, the clove hitch, to tie up to posts or piles. It consists of two loops with the free end tucked under. Don't use this hitch for perma- nent fastening, since it may eventually ~';-
The frontiersman., 1963-07-18
Eclectic Club

A regular meeting of the Ec- lectic Club was held at the Washburn farm on July 3. Henry Hill, vice-president, was in charge of the meeting.
 We discussed the formation of a pep band and decided to begin practice sessions in Sep tember. There will be about ten members with instruments.
 Mrs. Washburn urged to jun for leaders to participate in the public speaking contest runoff to be held in Palmer, July 25. She also urged all members to give demonstra- tions at the Fair and offered to help anyone wanting to dc so.
The frontiersman., 1963-07-18
The Cookieftes

The last regular meeting of the Cookiettes All club was held in Deneke Park. We had q picnic with seven members present Mary Weisenberger, our junior leader, instructed members on outdoor cooking. We were reminded to keep our essential foods record up- to-date.
 The next meeting will be held July P, at the Extension office at l:30 pm.
 Valerie Demming
 Acting Reporter
The frontiersman., 1963-07-18
The Frontiersman Page g
 Thursday. July l8. 1863

The fellow who keeps too big an account with bad luck in his mental bookkeeping has has little chance to achieve success.
The frontiersman., 1963-07-18
4-H Club News

All Camp was discussed and eigh members will probably be able to attend.
 The program consisted of several All songs, project dis eussions by Don Estelle and Stephen Hill on yard improve ment, and Kathy Hill and Cathy Washburn on poultry. We danced the Highland Fling on the lawn and refresh ments were served by the Washburn girls.
 Stephen Hill
 Reporter