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Evening star., 1963-12-29

In an age when working condi-
tions are stressed almost as much
as salary, how come anyone sub
mits to such slavery?
Seriously this employe replied:
You have great faith In what
this man is doing. When you go
home. beat and whipped, you feel
you have contributed a little bit
by helping him"
Despite the horrible conditions
under which Mr.. johnson got his
high office. he has probably fit
into it more quickly than any of
his predecessors.
A freshly elected President must
line up men, some Of them un-
known to him personally. who can
work capably as a team. A thous-
and problems beset him.
Good Legacy
Mr.. johnson inherited a ready
made administration. 1t was good
politics to keep as many Of these
as possible. Fortunately, Mr..
johnson had repeatedly said that
he thought one of Mr.. Kennedy's
greatest achievements was the
caliber of men he had lured to
Washington.
Those who work with Mr.. john
son. and those who have been in
vited in for lunch or informal
cocktails, say he appears relaxed
and at ease, unabaShedly enjoying
the presidency.
Since his heart attack in 1855,
Mr.. johnson has been careful
about his diet. His lunch may con-
sist of bouillon, chopped steak
smashed out flat like a pancake
so the fat will be cooked out, and
a lettuce salad. Or, as in a recent
luncheon at the Capitol, he will
Evening star., 1963-12-29

For . man who has been in
the public eye so long. Lyndon
B. Johnson is comparatively un-
known, partly because the pub
lie has been content to think
Of him largely in cliches. In
the fresh portrait drawn from
sources close to him for years,
President Johnson emerges as
q complex, unusual and often
entertaining public figure.
Evening star., 1963-12-29
BY ARTHUR EDISON
Associated Press STAFF Writer

One Of Lyndon Baines John
sons longtime employees was re-
Gently asked what the new Presi-
dent is really like.
Great heavens!" said the star
tied worker. I've been trying to
find that out for u years"
His comment points up a Gu
rious presidential paradox.
Those who aren't close to Mr..
johnson can tell you exactly what
makes him tick. Those nearer to
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-10-29
"Dr. Hillsman Day
HOnOrs Former
Amelia Resident

DR.. M L. Hillsman. a retired
Solomarca, N Y, physician and
oldest golf playing member OF
Elkdale County Club, was honor
ed by the club on Saturday. The
day was designated as Or
Hillsman Day" and featured a
handicap golf event. followed by
a southern fried chicken dinner
The golf event was a beat
Dr. Hillsman' affair. DR.. Hills
man, age 81, plays from nine
to eighteen holes of golf nearly
every afternoon
Members and guests who en-
tered the handicap games were
out to beat the handicap score
of DR.. Hillsman. At the end of
the day. DR. Hillsman was hon
ored with life membership in
the club.
Dr. Hillsman was born and
reared in Amelia county. H s
mary relatives and friends will
be interested in this news Of
him.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-10-29
III Clothing
Leaders Learn
Sewing Helps

AMELIA. Oct. % Mesdames
Garland Meyer, Stephen Davis,
Robert Kidd, Garland Flppen.
Harold Walsh. Sam Arlington.
Russell Barnard, Hassell Hill,
Harold Eanes. Wallace Camp
bell and Miss Betty Andrews,
Amelia county assistant home
demonstration agent, completed
the tWo-day course fol- volunteer
All clothing leaders, which was
held at the Singer Sewing
Machine Company in Richmond
on Wednesday and Thursday.
This class taught by Mrs.
Mary Bowman OF that store, was
sponsored BY Virginia CO.
operative Extension Service to-
gether with the National All
Committee a.d the Singer Sew
ing Machine Company
The course, Getting the Most
Out Of Your Sewing Machine. ;"
included demonstration and in
dividual practice sessions Oh ad-
justment and care of the
machine, MACH G adjustment
for different weights Of mater
ials texture and thickness Of
fabrics; practical use of sewing
machine attachments and spec
ial techniques and methods for
working with All Club members.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-10-29
Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Oct % Mil
ton NJ c 0 h G n. president OF
Scottsvllle Recreation. Inc. has
announced the annual member
ship meeting to be held Monday
Oct ," at 8 pm. in the Scots
vile School Auditorium. Reports
of the years activities Will be
given and among other business
there will be three new board
members elected.
+. G.. Gildersleeye. ScottsvilIe
postmaster. has announced that
the box lobby of the Post Office
" III remain open for "a hours
each day. seven days per week
He says To give maximum pro
lection to the mail. patrons are
asked after opening their box
and removing contents to please
see that the box is locked secure
~ bfore leaving the post of
flee He SAYS that any boxes
that "a not open or lock proper
" must be called to the attention
OF the postmaster so that re-
pairs may be made or another
box assigned. Patrons are urged
in the notice to report lmmed-
lately the theft of their mail OF
any observed tampering with the
locks or the boxes.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-10-29
Gainesville

Oct. 28-Mrs. E. H. Robert
son, Jr. and her little daughter
ID. have returned home after
visiting in Richmond last week.
They spent the week with their
eunts, Mrs. Norman Robertson,
of Richmond, and Mrs. M lton
Parker, of Bon Air
Tuesday, Mrs. j. Alex Ran
some. j. A. and Elridge Ban
ton wet to Washington to bring
Mrs. Ranspne's daughter. Mrs.
Fran Grassey. home Mrs. Gras-
eey underwent major surgery
days ago.
Elma Joyce Martin and jan
ice Jones spent last week end
in B'acksburg where they at
terded the football game n d
the da ce at VPI.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Pleasant,
Mrs. Charlotte U.bine. and Mrs.
Garland Blanton drove to Char
'ot.e earlier in the week. They
brought Mrs. Peasants and
Mrs. B anton's sister. Mrs. Mad
acne Garrison, home with them
for a visit.
Hurricane Ginny's uncertain
path nearly made the Tucker
Harrisons postpone their vaca-
ton. But Friday morning they
decided to leave for Rock Hill.
S. c. and visit the D. R. Nc
Queens, anyway. They had
hoped to go on to Savannah.
Ga. but thought they would de
eide about that after they got to
South Carolina.
Mrs. Linda Walton spent few
days in Richmond visiting Mrs.
Mabel Evans and other friends
and relatives.
Week end guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. T. Harrison We're Mr.
and Mrs D. R. Newman and
son. Jimmy. of Cleveland
Heights. Ohio and Miss Susie
Miller, Of Cleveland. They at
tended homecoming at Randolph
Macon College in Ashland.
Peggy Harrison went with them
Saturday to the football game.
Their Older son. Bob. is a stu
dent there.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-10-29
Amelia P-TA Holds
Open House, Oct. q

AMELIA, Oct. 28-The Amelia
High School P-TA. which meets
on the third Monday n ght in
each month, held open House"
at their October meeting.
Under the direction Of Mrs
w. G. Arnold, fourth grade
! teacher, and Mrs. Milton Reid.
of the high school department,
this meeting attracted the larg-
est crowd known to attend a
P-TA meeting. After a short
business session conducted by
The president. I. c. Lanier. the
patrons Of the school visited the
class rooms of Their children
where they met the teachers and
observed the work done by the
pupils.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-10-29

I, lis, Of Chester.
Mrs. H. X. Anderson is now
director of the Arvon B apt 5 t
Church junior choir. Mrs. Char
lOtte Pankey Harper was direc-
tor before her marriage in Sep
TENDER.
Two Birthdays
Two Of our folk had birthdays
on Sunday. NJ K. Davis had a
birthday dinner " tn Mr.. ard
Mrs. Granville Anderson a Il d
Mrs. NJ. E. Dane had her birth
day d nner at the Orchid Restau-
rant. God Hill. Her daughter.
Mrs. Julian Harris, and Mr.. Har-
ris, of Chatham, were over for
the occasion and took her par
ents and auat. Mrs. John Deane.
out for di nel.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pots and
family, Of Lynchburg, were re-
cent week end guests Of her
mother Mrs. Lester Jones. Mr..
and Mrs. Donald Pendle.on and
children. Of Winston lem. N.
c., spent this last week end with
them
Mrs $. T. Jeffrey, MIS-. Mauly
LeSueur, Mrs. r. L. Bla k nship
Mrs Warren Crump and MS.
J. R. Phillips helped in the T.
3. Seal stuffing held at WI te
Hall Methodist Church, Dillwyn,
on Wednesday, This is one of
the projects Of the BCWC. Five
thousand envelopes were stuffed
in a few hours.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-10-29
8 Attend Appomattox Presbytery
Meeting In Farmville On Thursday

NEW CANTON, Oct. "a A
meeting of the Women of the
Church of the Appomattox Pres
bytery was held in Farmville or
Thursday. Mrs. John Mclean
wife of the Rev. Mclean. was
made president and installed al
this meet G. Those attending
from the Arvon and Trinity
Churches were the Rev an
Mrs. John Mclean. Mr.. and Mrs
Donald Bartholomew, Mrs. Stan
ley T. jeffrey. Mrs. Plunsmer F
Jones, MS. Jack Harris and
Mrs. Car. Davies.
Guests Of the j. R. Phillips
on Sunday were Mr.. and Mrs
F. ~ Highland, Of Richmond
MI a d Mrs. Donald Bartholo
new and NJ X. Davis.
Leake Davis has returned
home after an operation in
Johnston-Will S Hospital and is
doing nicely.
Mrs. Herbert Anderson. who
has undergone surgery in the
same hospital, is getting along
fine and expects to return home
this week.
BaptistS Convene
The Rev. and Mrs. j. R.
Hodges. Mr.. and Mrs. c. w.
Cave, Mrs Jesse Hodges. Mrs
A. L. Jamerson and Mrs. j. R.
Phillips. members Of Mt. Zion
Baptist Church. and the Rev.
and Mrs. Carlton Milsted Mr..
and Mrs. P. H. Stinson, Mrs
AGREE Childress. Mrs. Louis e
Bryant, Keith Bryant and Mrs.
Betty Jean Carson. Of the Ar
Won Baptist Church. attended
the James River Association
meeting which convened at Enon
Baptist Church last Friday. The
officers for 1864 were installed
at the closing period. j. B. Hes
son. layman Of the Gladstone
Memorial Church, was installed
as moderator of the James Riv-
err Association and Irwin Flippen,
Of Fitzgerald Church. vice mod
orator. Mrs. Charles Moseley is
the new secretary. Mrs. P. H.
Stinson. treasurer, Mrs. W. 3.
Davidson is WMU superintend-
ent, and Mrs. o. L. Brown. his
torian, along with some others.
Friends OF the Rev. Kenneth
Clarke, who left the association
last summer. were glad to have
him attend the meeting.
With Mother
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Gormous
and two children of Hyattsville
Md. spent the week end with
his mother. Mrs. John R. Cor
nous They also visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Jim Call, Of near Dillwyn,
while here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Bartholo-
NEW spent the week end in Rich
mond with their son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Gray
Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Harris
were week end guests Of their
son, Billy Harris, and Mrs. Har-
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-10-29

Church.
The R. E. Dix family attended
the car races at South Boston
Speedway last Saturday and Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. King Waddill. of
Bon Air, spent last Friday night
with his mother. Mrs. Charles
w. Waddill, and attended the
homecoming celebrations a t
Hampden-Sydney on Saturday.
William E. Hogan, Seaman re-
cruit in the U. S. Navy. has
completed ten weeks Of basic
trai!ing at Great Lakes. H.. and
is visiting his wife at the home
Of her parents Mr.. and Mrs. A.
D. Hobgood. and his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Hogan, in
Farmville. Seaman Hogan re-
ports to San Francisco, Calf.
after his leave.
The Rev. ard Ms. Thoma7 A
" d d i'll and son. Of Spout
Spring. visited his mother. Mrs.
Charles W. Waddill. sew eral
times in the past few weeks.
Otis Nelson. Jr.. Of Richmond.
visited his parents last week.
Mrs. Emmett Ferguson is at
home after being a patient in
Southside Community Hospital
in early October.
Miss Patsy Nelson recently
spent a week end with her sis
ter. Mrs. Orell Lenhart, and her
family in Chase City.
Harry Nicer. of shington,
D. c., was recent guest of his
brother. Oscar Nicer, and his
family.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-10-29
Mt. Pleasant News OF Interest

MT. PLEASANT, Oct. "a =
Mrs. Gordon Hurt is at home
after undergoing surgery in the
Southside Community Hospital
last week.
Mrs. Ida Goodacre, sister OF
Mrs. Charles ". Waddill. who
had been patient in the South
side Hospital for several weeks
was moved to a Pamplin Nurs-
ing home last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hines
spent a week end recently in
Roanoke and attended the Har-
vest Bowl VpI-Vireinia football
game there. Ms. Bill Amos kept
their two children while they
were away.
Mr. ard Mrs J. A. Hines and
their house guest. Mr.. Dcoley.
from Williamsburg. toured the
Skyline Drive one Sunday re-
Gently.
Most Of her children, her sis
ter and her two brothers and
their families were with Mrs. w.
s. Meadows on the first week
end in October. All attended the
funeral Of her mother. Mrs. Mol
lie kizer. held at Mt. Pleasant
Church on Oct g. Interment
followed In the church GENE
terry
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meadows
and family and his mother. Mrs.
w. S. Meadows. spent week end
before last with relatives in
Salisbury, Md. Mrs. w. S. Mea-
dcWs remained for longer
visit. and went on to Arlington
to visit a daughter, Mrs. Bruce
Keller. and her husband.
The Methodist Men s Group of
the Prince Edward Charge met
at Mt Pleasant on Oct IL. Gar
land Clark. OF Abilene, and his
group of Boy Scouts. We're guests
of the group
Some members of the Men s
Group from Mt Pleasant at
tended the funeral last week of
the groups president. Mr.. Viii
llams, from Mt Harmon y
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-10-29
Girls Scout
Beautify Area

AMELIA Oct. % - The Ca
dette Girl Scout Troop 442 met
at the Scout House on Tuesday
Oct D. for their regular meet
ing Members of the troop
brought spring bulbs which they
planted around the scout house
ard also planted periwinkle for
bare spots on an embankment.
This work counts on the land
scapers badge.
Kodiak mirror., 1963-02-08
Toasts To Toast On Feb. 12

The Kodiak Toastmasters will hold Ladies night on Feb. 12 at the Montmartre Inn.
 Postmaster for the evening will be Ron BatchelOr with Dennis Duke, Father Targonsky, George Cornelius and Ed Knapp scheduled to deliver speeches. John Warren will be in charge of table topics with Karl Brunstad as the chief critic.
 Any guest wishing to attend may do so by making reservations by calling John Warren at 6-5117 or Dave Fremming at 6-2826.
Kodiak mirror., 1963-02-08
Along The
 Waterfront
By Karl Armstrong

What some people won't do to get their name in the paper!," leased Ellen HelgasOn upon meet ing Bill Wood down at Al & Annie Anderson's (eating that FRESH king salmon incidentally last week. And most newsmen would agree with her, too. :. Incidental ly, Ellen's husband, Leonard, who is Skipper-Owner of the vessel FOggy Cape is also big game guide and they maintain quite a camp down in the Terror Bay area. Some day we'd like to do feature story on them /. Bill assures us it would be interesting.
 I
 And our good friends Bert and Big Les (mixologists at Tony's ex- elusive people only' Kalua Room) are sorta unified cause we failed to write up story about the sur prise champagne birthday party held there for Harold NaughtOn last month. We agree it was cer- tainly THE social whingding of the season-fishermen, cannery- workers, businessmen, tradeSmen everyone who is anyone muSta been there in fact never knew any one person could have so many friends. We meant to write it all up but can't seem to recall
 Continued on Page 3
Kodiak mirror., 1963-02-08
Veteran Protests
 "eate" Treatment

John Morton, who is employed by the ADF&G, reported to the Mirror, Tuesday, that he was se- verely lectured at the Navy Base gate for carrying a gun on the seat of his vehicle. He was told that it should be registered.
 Riding with Morton was an an emplOye of ADF&G.
 Morton reported that he con- sidered it challenge to his Toy. alty to this country. He said he is the pOssessOr of Purple Heart awards as we'll as a mum. Der of battle stars.
Kodiak mirror., 1963-02-08
-- Kodiak kapsules --
(By Bill Mason)

cries research center, we feel sure no community in Alaska has a bet ter locale for such study than does Kodiak.
 ON THE LOCAL SCENE: Best wishes to Sgt. Archie Zehe recuperating at the Naval Base hospital after an attack last Sum- day. APA's 100,0O0th King Crab case ceremony received na- tiOn-wide attention, as did an. other item, the victory of the Kodiak Police Department over the Navy which was carried na- tionally in the papers and over the radio. . And ailing this
 fContinued on Page 14)
Kodiak mirror., 1963-02-08

Funniest auto story we've heard in a long time is the one related to us by Stan Nelson thls week.
 Seems his organization bought a pickup truck, and it was not until two years later that the 1000 mark rolled by on the speedometer. Stan, standing by his rights took it in for a LOUD mile checkup and was turned down.
 We can't understand why.
 The University of Alaska plans +o conduct an investigation into the eWashboard" roads in Alaska. |.
 Since we missed out on the flsh-
Kodiak mirror., 1963-02-08
Ten Year Service Mark Achieved By Sergeant Boucher

To most people, Kodiak's most important crop is "seafoods."
 To Sergeant John Boucher of the Kodiak Police Department it is children"
 Having completed ten years on our police force-longer than any one else even has served = Sgt. Boucher has earned solid repu- tation among the youth of Kodiak as being their understanding friend.
 During the past decade many an errant youth of the area has come under the observation of Sgt. Boucher, and. due to the officers sometimes unwanted advice and counciling, has avoided getting into more serious trouble.
 The relatively young (33) law enforcer has demonstrated many times an ability to spot troubled
Kodiak mirror., 1963-02-08
White Elephant Sale On Feb. 25 Will
 Climax Benny Benson Fund Campaign

Benson Fund Drive sponsored py Kodiak Mirror to deray disqualification expenses when the designer Alaskan flag in Seattle this past fall will take place the National Guard Armory when gigantic White Elephant Sale will be held.
 It hoped enough be raised at this sale to eliminate the drive.
 Any contributions from individuals or firms will be Kodiak Mirror Office east Naughtons Bakery starting Saturday which longer have will be gladly accepted
 The White Elephant will and at that time the large IS 28 flag Benny and donated for the Fund by friend will be auctioned.
 Art Brooks Chamber of Commerce president has vol nteeed to the auctoneers another being sought Emil Knudsen Kodiak businessman will clerk of the Auction
 Scour around the house attic and if thing but else could to the Mirror will be the White Elephant Sale.
Kodiak mirror., 1963-02-08
EVERYBODY OPEN

Lincoln's birthday which takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 12, will have little effect on Kodiak busi- ness. The postoffice, the city hall, and the National Bank of Alaska, Kodiak Branch will be open. How ever, all three will be closed on Washington'S birthday, Friday, Feb. g.
Kodiak mirror., 1963-02-08
Personnel Changes May Smooth Over Strained Situation

TOwn-Base relationships which has been under strain during the past few weeks are expected to be relieved considerably within the next month, according to re- ports.
 The Naval Base Security off, cer is due for a transfer shortly. His replacement has already ar rived, and the stations Com manding Officer is slated to re. tire sometime early next month.
 These changes, townspe0ple and Navy personnel believe will lessen the unnecessary strain which existed for some time.
 It is well known that Rear Admiral Fred E. Bakutis, Com mander of the 17th Naval Dis trict has been deeply concerned about the incidents which have taken place in recent weeks arOusing the ire of Kodiak ci- williams.
Kodiak mirror., 1963-02-08
Lots Available

Twenty lots, classified as resi- dential and ranging in size from .57 to 4.55 acres with appraised prices of from $142 to $1,547 are avail able in the Kodiak area, according to Roscoe E. Bell, Director of the State Division of Lands in Anchor age.
Kodiak mirror., 1963-02-08
Summer Returns?
 After Week Away

The temperature scared up to between 38 and 40 degrees be- tween midnight and 4 am. Friday morning. High wind velocity for the week was on Feb. 8 in the morning when it reached 50 knots per hour.
Kodiak mirror., 1963-02-08

'Dast dare tell them there was really only 99,999 cases?," appears to be the thought Tom McAlli
 ster's (extreme right) face suggests as Alaska Packers Association Floor Lady Dora Matesic makes her first slice into the huge cake prepared by NaughtOn's Bakery for official ceremonies held at the local APA cannery celebrating the produc- ti0n, for the first time in the ndustrys history, of 100000 cases of Kodiak King Crab during one
Kodiak mirror., 1963-02-08

youngster, and by early interven- ton prevented the youth from com ing to the more official attention of the law and courts. If advice, in cluding timely advance warnings to the youngsters, usually teenage,
 (Continued on Page 13)
Kodiak mirror., 1963-02-08
JARVELA ON FINANCE

Kodiak's Representative Gil Jar yela won one of the seven slots on the powerful House Finance Com mittee, according to reports from Juneau.
Kodiak mirror., 1963-02-08

Intermittent snow fell on Thurs day, reaching blizzard proportions, and snow began falling again Fri day morning about 9.
Kodiak mirror., 1963-02-08

season. Plant Superintendent Ralph Jones (ex treme left congratulated Plant Foreman R. M "Scotty' Campbell (2nd from right) and all our APA employees and fishermen who have worked so loyalty and hard to make this celebration pos sible." Directly behind Dora stands APA Area Superintendent Vern Hilliker who hailed the event as Ca memorable milestone for the entire King Crab industry"
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1963-09-04
Faculty Announced
For Douglass

The following is list Of the
1864 Douglass High School
Faculty:
w. A. Ware, principal; j.
Boyce Brown, agriculture. Miss
Everlene Davis, home econ
omics; Jonathan House, math-
ematics; Randall Neal, science:
Miss Elizabeth Taylor, French
and English; Mrs. Chrystine
Williams, social studies and
English; Mrs. Lucielle Monroe,
business education; Mrs. Irene
Maultsby, librarian.
j. c. Williams and L. C.
Gore-8th grade.
Mrs. E. Shepard and Mrs.
Lubertha George-7th grade.
Mrs. Marion Boone and Mr..
James T. Troy-6th grade.
Mrs. Ruth Smith and Mr..
James E. Pailin-5th grade.
Mrs. Callie Davis and Mrs.
Mary McKoy-4th grade.
Mrs. Geneva ellis and Mrs.
Clara B. Pailin-3rd grade.
Miss Mary Palmer and Mrs.
Ada Mckee-2nd grade.
Mrs. Remel Mitchell, Mrs.
Elsie Aston, and Miss Mildred
MoOre-lSt grade.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1963-09-04
Horn In West
Attendance Up

In spite of the rainy and
cool weather, the attendance is
over two tS)uSand ahead Of
last year. A quick check shows
mat these people are coming
from all over the nation. The
majority from our own state
that have previously attended,
which Is healthy condition.
what is more interesting is the
remarks from these people who
have seen the drama for three
or four times: The best I have
ever seem, Il never tire of
seeing it," THE shortest 90
minutes / have ever spent :"
1T makes me proud to be an
American"
Advice from educators at
tending are Every red blood
ed American should see it."
The history of the drama
should be taught in every
school" 1T would be well to
make it part of a requirement
in our State and National his
tory"
The Southern Appalachian
Historical Association has pre-
pared special articles on the
historical movements of these
events and the Executive Vice
President, Herman w. Wilcox,
announces that these are avail
able to any state teacher of
North Carolina history who
writes for them.