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Evening star., 1963-01-24
BUSINESS
BRIEFS

Bank Clearings in 26 leading
cities in the week ended Janu-
ary % totaled S34,056, ,291 900
compared with $35, $3.50, sos, 900
in the previous week and $780,
108. 10000 in the like week a
year ago.-Dun & Bradstreet.
Business loans by member
banks in the week ended jan
uary 16 totaled $34,612,000. 900,
down $325 million from the
previous week. but up $685.
100000 from the like week a
year ago.-Federal Reserve
Board.
Wholesale Food Index, based
on the cost of a pound each
of 81 foods in general use, this
week declined to $3.50 from
$5.92 last week and compared
with $5.94 in the like week a
year ago.-Dun g. Bradstreet.
Crude Petroleum Production
in the week ended January 10
averaged 1929, ,210 barrels daily,
up 10.100 for the week and
compared with 1887. $50 in the
like week a year ago.-Ameri-
can Petroleum Institute.
Evening star., 1963-01-24
Bank of HHIondoIe
Begins Operation

First National Bank of Hill
landale opened its doors today
for the first time in the Hillan-
dale shopping center at New
Hampshire avenue and Powder
mill road in Silver Spring.
The bank plans to move from
the temporary site to perma-
nent headquarters in the center
in early March. according to
President William ]. Miller, jr.
The bank is capitalized at
$625,000. Funds were raised
through sale of $4,000 shares
at $25 a share. Officers in
clude Sephus S. Golden, cxecu-
tive vice president, and John
E. Wilson, cashier and board
secretary.
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Vitro Is Leader
In Contracts for
Defense Work

Vitro Corp. of America, with
several Washington area oper-
ations, ranked 30th among all
United States companies doing
experimental, development, test
and research work for the
Pentagon in fiscal 1862, a De-
fense Department list showed
today.
Vitro was 34th a year ago
and 41st in fiscal 1860. Net
values of its military prime
contracts last year totaled
$24.6 million, compared with
S11.9 million in fiscal 1860.
Other local private firms,
their rankings and military
contracts listed in fiscal 1862
we're:
Atlantic Research Corp, 81,
S8.5 million; Melpar. Inc, 64,
s6 million; ACF Industries,
Inc. of Riverdale, Md, Sc, $5.6
million: C-E-I-R, Inc, 1874,
$l.6 million; Defense Elec-
tronics, Inc, 1853, $l.l million;
Arinc Research Corp, 1863,
s9S8,000; Emertron, Inc. III,
1881 900; Howard Research
Corp. l8l. S877,000, and U. s.
Underseas Gable Corp, 1893,
S763. 1000.
Evening star., 1963-01-24
Industrial Bank
Votes Stock Dividend

Stockholders of Industrial
Bank Of Washington have ap-
proved a recommendation by
directors to pay a $25,000 stock
dividend. The total amounts to
one new share Of stock for
every seven shares held on
December 81, 1862.
All directors and officers were
reelected in the annual meet
ing Tuesday.
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Callahan Publications
Affiliated Opened

Defense Contracts Consult
ants has opened at 1880 X
street NV. as an affiliate OF
Callahan Publications, 20-year-
old Washington firm.
Michael c. Matthews is pres
ident Of the new organization.
A graduate Of Temple Univer-
sity and the Merchant Marine
Academy, he formerly was
technical and contracts admin
istrator for the National Sc
curity Agency. Charles d. Lee
is executive vice president and
Vincent F. Callahan, jr., is
vice president.
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CHICAGO
LIVESTOCK

CHICAGO. Jan. "a (APl.-tUsDAl
slaughter steers or hciierS offered Tor
a market test. small supply cows
strong bulls scare. steady. utility
and commercial cows liF0-i8,25,
Gamers and cutters t9OO.1t so.
go 20.
sheep. 500. fairly active SLAUGHTER
lambs lllly steady; slaughter ewes
absent. few lots choice ana prime 90.
100 10 wooled slaughter lambs 1880
Including deck pood and choice ~
los ~ 9h' deck largel choice Sg n
.aorn lambs with fan thorn peliS
Evening star., 1963-01-24
Vienno's S First Bank
Elects Kline Director

Stockholders of First Ma
tional Bank of Vienna have
elected Ellis c. Kline as a new
director. He is executive vice
president and a director of
Heron Todd Steel Construction
Co. of Alexandria, and formerly
was an engineer in the Army
Corps Of Engineers.
Clarence w. Hammer, presi-
dent. reported deposits in
creased to 81 ,982,417 at year end
from $358,630 on February %
1862 when the bank opened
Net loss from operations the
first year totaled $28,087. All
other directors were reelected.
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so Rise Estimated

NEW YORK, Jan. "a (AP)
A spokesman for the trading
stamp industry estimates vol
ume will rise about S per cent
to $500 million this year. Eu-
gene BEEN. chief economist for
the Sperry and Hutchinson
Green Stamp Co, said group
saving for charitable purpose
will be among factors contrib
uting to the rise.
Evening star., 1963-01-24
Bank of Laurel
To Open New Branch

Citizens National Bank of
Laurel has received approval
from the controller of the cur
rency TO open a branch in
Chestnut Hill. Md. President
John P. Sippel announced to-
day.
The branch will be located
on Route / near Montgomery
road south of Beltsville. 1t will
be the fifth branch for the
Laurel bank. Two others are
scheduled to open this year
on Maryland City and on
Route / near Waterloo, Md.
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Earnings

burlington industries IN s
months ended December 20
earned $10.569, 900 or SO cents
a share VS.. $9,609,000 or rs
cents in 1861 period.
Douglas Aircraft in year
ended November 80 earned
SIC. .205.248 or $3.50 a share VS..
$5,956,909 or $1.52 in 1861.
Ashland Oil e. Ref. in 3
months ended December 81
earned $4.682,851 or 81 cents
"a share VS.. $4,119,997 or 81
cents in 1861 period.
Zale Jewelry Co. In 9 months
ended December 81 earned
$3,23l,4 or 81 cents a share
VS.. $2,834,413 or IS cents in
1861 period.
Bell & GOssett Co. In year
ended November 80 earned
$2,334,653 or SLIP a share VS..
$2,166.772 or slips in 1861.
Emerson Radio g. PhOnO. in
year ended October 81 earned
$2,278.159 or 81 a share VS..
$l,85l ,684 or 81 cents in 1861.
Alan Wood Steel in year
ended December 81 had a loss
of S1,246,0 900 VS.. a loss of $279,-
900 in 1861.
BulOva Watch Co. in 80
weeds ended December 81
earned 1891, $40 or 4S cents a
share VS.. $l,202,6 or 81 cents
in 1861 period.
Inland Ungrd. Facilities in
II months ended September 30
earned $37l.2 .239 or 81 cents a
share VS.. S295,3l3 or 40 cents
in 1861.
Other earnings included:
Evening star., 1963-01-24
W Ad Bureaus Plans
Breakfast and Film

The Television Bureau of
Advertising will sponsor a
breakfast presentation of the
industrial film "Jericho-The
Wall Between U.s. tomorrow at
$3.50 am. in the Cotillion Room
Of the Sheraton-Park Hotel for
advertising agency personnel,
business associations and Gov
representatives.
Evening star., 1963-01-24
Cooke Engineering's
Job Cited by USIA

The United States Informa-
ton Agency has cited Cooke
Engineering Co. of Alexandria,
Va. for its efforts in speeding
the installation of equipment
in a portable broadcast studio.
The job, which normally
takes up to three months, was
completed in two weeks. The
studio-trailer subsequently was
shipped to Rhodes, Greece,
where it will soon go into serv-
ice transmitting signals to be
rebroadcaSt by the Voice of
America.
The time schedule was accel-
Evening star., 1963-01-24
New Theoter Planned
At NARROW Heiqhts

Wineland Theaters plans TO
build a 100000 theater in the
Marlow Heights Shopping Gen.
ter in. Prince Georges County.
Md, President Lloyd j. Wine
land announced today.
The building will be the 10th
in the Washington Area for the
Wineland chain. It will have
$50 seats, a large screen for
7O-mm. films. stereophonic
sound and closed circuit tele-
vision. The theater will be
named Marlow and is expected
TO open in the fall.
Evening star., 1963-01-24

company'S annual m e n 6
March 81. An overwhelming
vote of approval is expected.
The directors said they in
tend to vote a two-for-one split
March %, assuming sUockhold-
ers and regulatory authorities
approve the capital increase, by
declaring a 100 per cent stock
dividend.
This would mean issuing one
share of stock for each share
held on the record date. Notice
of the annual meeting describ-
ing the proposal will be for
warded to stockholders with the
annual report about March l.,
according to Lorimer A. David
son, president.
Directors yesterday also de-
clared their intention, If the
above measures go through, to
fix an annual cash dividend Of
IL cents per share on the 1924
54B shares which will be out
standing. This equals a 20 per
cent dividend increase now be-
ing paid and will become effec-
tive with the June. 1868 divi-
dend.
In a covering letter yester-
day, Mr.. Davidson said the
policy Of the company is to pay
relatively small semiannual
cash dividends" to retain earn
ings for growth and develop
ment. to pay periodic stock div
idents in order to capitalize
undistributed earnings of the
preceding two years, and to
split stock when this is deemed
"in the best interest Of stock
holders"
The split would not affect
other companies in the Gov
ernment Employees insurance
group.
Directors of Government
Employees Insurance Co. de-
clared the regular quarterly
dividend on capital stock of 20
cents per share yesterday. 1t
is payable March 26 to holders
Of record March /.
Evening star., 1963-01-24
American Realty
Increases Dividend

American Realty Trust of
Arlington has approved an in
crease in its dividend for the
fifth consecutive quarter, Presi-
dent Thomas j. Broyhill, an
nounced yesterday.
The dividend of 18 cents per
share for the first quarter of
1868 will be payable March 90
to holders Of record March Z.
All officers and executive COM
mittee members we're reelected
in the company's meeting Tues
day night.
Evening star., 1963-01-24
Atlantic Research
Lists Record Orders

Atlantic Research Corp. re-
ported yesterday that new
orders received in December
totaled $3.3 million, the highest
figure for the month in the
company's history.
1t brought the total Of new
orders, exclusive of subsidiaries,
to 1852 million in 1862, so per
cent above the total for the
preceding year and the highest
for any year. Rocket sales
accounted for 81 per cent of
the years new orders.
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Grated because similar units
we're diverted to emergency
operations in Florida during
the Cuban crisis.
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GELICO Directors OK
Plan to Double Stock
And Split Shares 2 for !
BY TRUMAN TEMPLE
Cfar staff VUritar

Directors Employees Life Insurance Co. late
yesterday approved proposal to double the companys out
standing stock and declare two for-one stock split.
from 24 shares of stock to 324
548 shares will be subject TO approval by Stockholders at the
Evening star., 1963-01-24
OVER COUNTER

Following prices furnished by the Ma
tiOnal Association Of Securities Dealers
in Washington represent the range within
which locally active securities could have
been bought or sold at ! pm. Thursday,
January ~, 1862:
h. ~ afm
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$72.5 Million Outlay

ROCHESTER. N. Y. Jan. "a
(AP) Eastman Kodak Co. will
spend a record $72.5 million in
1868 for additions, replacement
and improvements 10 its facili-
ties in the United State.
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METALS

NEW YORK. Jan. "a (APl.--spot
nonferrous metal prices today. Copper
Lead iOIs cents a pound. Nav York
Zinc IA cents a pound, East 81
Louis Tin l.lfh a pound. New York
FOREIGN silver 25H per troy ounce
New York Pittsburgh scrap steel No
heavy was quoted BY Iron AGe Al
Evening star., 1963-01-24
TREASURY BONDS

NEW YORK (AP) Noon over the
counter US. Government Treasury bonds,
bid, asked, net change and yield for
Evening star., 1963-01-24
MUTUAL FUNDS

NEW YORK (AP)l
= National Associa-
tion Securities Deal.
ers, Inc. ]
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-11-29

sins. Cook until thick. Add
nuts. Pour into sterilized
glasses. Yield IL Coz. glasses.
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Thank You

Mrs. D. r. p, Washington
I want to thank all those
who sent in recipes for lace
cookies. Among them was the
one / was looking for and the
others we're good too. I am
glad to send my recipe to
Mrs. E. P. D. for damson pom
serve. But she viii have to
wait until August to get fresh
damsons.
2 quarts damSons
Az cups sugar
Ia lemons
Ia oranges
3 cups seeded raisins
Ia cups chopped nuts
Wash damSons. cover with
water and cook until tender.
Remove seeds and chop or
put through seive. Measure
six cups pulp. Add sugar,
juice and grated rind of
lemons and oranges and raj
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Cancel
Events

Because Of the period Of
mourning for the late Presi-
dent John F. Kennedy. sew
eral organizations have either
cancelled or postponed pre-
viously scheduled events.
The st. Andrews Night
originally set by the men Of
the Holy Comforter Episco-
pal Church Of Vienna, Va.
and the Clans Of Scotland, u
S. A. for tonight has been
postponed until January 10.
The Charles N. Crittenton
Circle Of the Florence Crit
tenton Home postponed the
luncheon it had planned for
November Is to December 10.
The luncheon that Chapter
Three Of the Capital Speak
ers Club was to have held
last Tuesday at the Kennedy
Warren Hotel has been post
poned indefinitely. A new
meeting date will be an
nounced later.
The reception in honor Of
Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Pandit,
arranged by Mr.. and Mrs. A.
K. Oar for Wednesday, has
been cancelled.
The Navy Dental Wives
dinner dance December 7
and the December IL lunch
con in the National Naval
Medical Center are cancelled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-11-29

her kittens ask the doctor
when to bring her in. She
should nurse her kittens and
when she weans them. dis
pose of them IA bit hard
sometimes) and then have
her spayed.
The children will enjoy the
kittens and watching them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-11-29
Movinq

Mrs. L. L. B.. CheUy Chase
We are moving to Florida
soon and would like to do
nate the following items to
anyone who would be inter-
ested.
I have a partially finished
crocheted black beaded
handbag, including form and
sufficient beads to complete
which I shall gladly give
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-11-29
Here's How

Readers Clearing House is con
Quoted ENTIRELY THROUGH THE
MAIL os q public service eEehonss
Of ideos between oreo readers. The
Stor eonnot accept phone coils per
toinina 10 this column. All letters
must bear the writer's full name and
address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-11-29

the Z inch or the IS inch
height.
Thank you for any infor-
nation you can provide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-11-29

some RICH reader. Also I
have a frame and other
beads towards making an
other. Please reply in writing
to RICH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-11-29
Corners

Miss E. M, SilUer Spring
Could any of your readers
help me locate some black
mounting corners - senior
size. I have been unable to find
these large ones in stationery
or Photographic supply stores.
I would appreciate any ad-
vice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-11-29

jobs or make over fur pieces.
Could anyone tell me II they
have had such work done by
any reputable, small shop. I
want to find a place that is not
too expensive. I would appre-
ciate hearing from someone
who knows the name and loca-
ton of such q furrier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-11-29
Frosting

Some years ago I wrote
RICH asking for someone to
share a cooked chocolate
frosting with me. Some nice
person did just that, and 1
use the recipe quite often.
Just the other evenin g
there was a similar request
so now I would like to share
this very same recipe with
the lady who asked for it and
hope she will enjoy using 1t
as much as / have.
/ cup sugar
cup cocoa
cup milk Il use canned
evaporated)
\ cup butter Il use mar
garine)
Dash Of salt
Vanilla
Combine in pan and boil
one minute. Add vanilla to
taste and beat until thick.
This does not make very
much so I always use the
recipe plus q again.
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in the Spring. I would like to
know if they are practical
for this use. worth the cost.
etc. I would also like to know
which would be the best size,
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READERS
CLEARING HOUSE
Greenhouse Under the Christmas Tree

am considering buying one of the small,
portable electric greenhouses for Christmas gift
and would appreciate hearing from someone who
has used one and can tell me something about
them.
This would be used mainly for starting plants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-11-29
Ancestors
Mrs. NJ. d. Alerandria

'N' N-' 49,
How does one verify his
ancestors participation in
the Civil and Revolutionary
Wars If he has the names
of the persons? Where do
you write for such informa-
ton?
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Fur

grow a little In size will be
an experience for them, too.
Fur
Mrs. M. X. l., Washington
I have several pieces of fun
stored away, which I think
could be put to use now. How
ever, I find that the large ful
shops do not care to do small
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sins. Cook until thick. Add
nuts. Pour into sterilized
glasses. Yield IL Coz. glasses.
$50
Meat Loaf
To Mrs. L.D.P. Washington
From Mrs. D. W. L.,
SLIDER Spring, Md.
I always place my meat
loaf on a rack in the pan
with a small amount of water
in the bottom of the pan.
This should keep it from
burning.
Cats
To Mrs. P. c. w., SLIDER SprinI
From Mrs. J. G., Washington
Please take the advice Of
the vet who advocates let
ting your cat have a litter
before spaying. I have raised
cats and dogs almost all my
life and found allowing ami
mails to mature makes a
much better and more intel
ligent cat or dog. I have done
both and speak from expert
ence.
Their build, bones and
shape and general health
both mental and physical is
a lot better. After she has
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Fruit Cake
Mrs. r. K, HydttsUilIe

WI o w A'I IIVUtIoVtItC
Does anyone have the fruit
cake recipe which contains
whole brazil nuts, red and
green cherries and dates. It
is very rich but so delicious.
Many thanks for your won
derful column.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-11-19
New Officers And Directors Elected
By POWhatan Farm Bureau

POWHATAN, Nov. IA = TIL e
quarterly membership meeting
of the PoWhatan Farm Bureau
was held on Tuesday night. Oct.
%. to elect delegates to the state
convention. officers and di-
rectors for the coming year. and
to adopt resolutions to be sub
mltted TO the state resolutions
committee for cons Iteration and
presentation at the state con
vention.
The state convention viii be
held at the John Marshall Hotel,
Richmond on Nov. 1921. Voting
delegates elected were MIR. and
Mrs. Watt E. Fhppo. Directors
and other members Of the local
unit are urged to attend as many
Of the sessions as possible.
Officers and directors for the
coming year were elected as fol
lows: George w. Settle, Jr..
president. Wayne TomlinSon.
vicepresident: Mrs. Jean Hern-
don. secretary and treasurer
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-11-19
Worsham Area Enjoys Guests
For H-SC's Parents, Friends Day

on Saturday at the luncheon for
Parents and Friends Of Hamp-
den-Sydney College, and attend
ed the H-SC Centre College
game.
The Willard Calhouns. Of
F.armville. visited the Raymond
Hammocks and the Hal Smelcers
on Sunday.
Guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ber-
nard Gee last week were the
Rev. Charles Kindred pastor of
the Tussekiah Baptist Church.
Meherrin. the Rev. w. @.
Hughes. Of Kaysville, the Rev.
Robert Wilkerson, Of Farmville
Mrs. Allie Tatum Shelton. Of
Victoria. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Tatum. Mrs. Sue Ellington. Ike
Gee. of Richmond, Ray HALEY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Gee, Miss
Ellie and John Gee, Of Keys
Vile. and Martin Covington, Of
Felden.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-11-19
Visit in Amelia

Last Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Garland Blanton and Vivian.
Mr. and Mrs. Garland Blanton
Jr. and their children spent the
day with Mr.. Blanton's daughter
and her family in Amelia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Cragwall.
Of Richmond. spent Thursday
with his sister. Mrs. Linda Wal
ton.
Mrs. L. D. Miller is spending
several days in Richmond with
her daughters.
Col. and Mrs. E. c. snead. Of
Newport News. and their chill
dren spent last week end with
his mother. Mrs. Nash P. Snead.
E. j. Harrison, of Newport
News. arrived Friday night for
a weeks visit at his home in the
village
The Rev Harris, Of Richmond,
will preach the fourth Sunday
morning at IL am. at the Car
tersville Baptist Church.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-11-19

spent the night with Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Bryant. Jr., and
visited other relatives before re-
turning home Sunday.
Recent callers in the home Of
Misses Mary and Louise Ander-
son included Mrs. P. A. Huxter
and Mary Ellen. Of Richmond.
Mrs w. E. Patterson. the Rev.
and Mrs. j. R. Hodges. Archie
Nixon. Mr.. and Mrs. John Yam
cey and Lynden. Ruby Pearl
Shepherd, Donnie Kendall, Mr..
and Mrs. A. l.. Jamerson, Mr..
ard Mrs. w. B. Anderson, Mrs.
B. L. Apperson. Miss Lena APP
person, Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Toney. Mrs. Algie Martin. and
Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hudgins
Friends of Mrs. T. B. Ander-
son are very sorry about her
accident when she fell at home
and fractured her arm ard hip
Several from here have visited
her in University Hospital. Char
lottesville.
Mrs. Bobby Roberts was host
ess to the Mt. Zion WINS at her
home Monday evening. Nov. 4.
Miss Eva Hudgins and Miss
Matte Graham. of Richmond.
visited Miss Hudgins home here
Sunday.
Several from here attended
the funeral of Mrs. Willie Steger.
80. at Buckingham B aptis t
Church. Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raleigh Kendall
and son, Donnie. have moved
back to their home here after
living in Richmond for some
time.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-11-19
1t. Robertson Back From Turkey,
To Leave For Fort Sill, Okla.

CARTERSVILLE, Nov. 10
1t Edward H. Robertson. Jr.
arrived home on Saturday from
a yeal S stay in Turkey. l am
sure after hearing his wife de-
scribe their experiences there
last summer that home will
seem more wonderful than ever.
He Will visit his parents until
the day after Thanksgiving and
then he and his family will leave
for Fort SIT. Okla. He will be
there for the next eight months
studying Kathi and DID. will be
missed IN the community as they
have become such part of
things.
mez Baker, of Arlington. spent
the past week end with her
mother, Mrs. Lavone Baker.
Mrs j. A. Ransone went with
some friends from Powhatan to
wy 4iSNtili5 anu iCStPliOIl dt tllt
John Marshall Hotel in Rich.
mond honoring the Worthy
Grand Nation Of the Eas..sln
Star in Virginia. Sic and her
daughter, Mrs. Grassy, spent
Saturday night in Powhatan and
returned home on Sunday in
time for a visit of their cousins,
Mrs. |. w. Pearson and her
daughter and Mrs. George Bor-
don and son. of Richmond.
Mrs Elridge Blanton. Jr.. en-
tertained the Ida Shuman Blan-
ton Missionary Society of the
Baptist Church, Monday night,
at Tamworth
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Creek
more ale visiting in Williams
burg, this week. The Gainesville
Home Demonstration Club meets
Tuesday morning with Mrs. Ed
it'll Martin.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-11-19
Death Benefit
Is Paid To
Veterans Widow

When widow is living with
her veteran husband at the time
of his death. the total Social
Security lump sum death bene-
fit is paid to her.
When there is no WIDOW. or
the widow was estranged from
the veteran at the time Of his
death, Social Security will pay
only the difference between the
Veterans Administration $3.50
burial allowance and the cost Of
the funeral. provided that such
difference is not more than the
amount of the Social Security
lump sum death benefit other
wise payable. For example: the
veteran was not survived BY a
widow. His burial cost is $500.
The VA will pay the $3.50 statu-
tory burial allowance. Social Sc
curity will pay only the differ
ence between $500 and $3.50. even
though q surviving widow might
have been entitled to $50.