1953 Scottsville Sun Finding Aid...home, community services), "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (artificially sired cows high producers, tests run on replacement ewes for lamb production,

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1953 SCOTTSVILLE SUN FINDING AID SCOTTSVILLE MUSEUM

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, January 8, 1953 Volume: 3, #2 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Local Firemen Endorse Proposal for County Truck, Milton Cohens Too Busy for Hobbies; But

Take Lively Interest in Community, Mrs. Browning Heads Farm Bureau Group, Improved Local

School Favored 132-107 by Scottsville Patrons, Count Shows, "Household Hints" by Nada Mays,

Home Economist (how to serve better and more nutritious meals), Is the Handout Era Ending?

(Editorial), "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (assessing the Eisenhower administration),

"Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (convention of 83rd Congress,

editor's note that this column will become a regular feature of the paper), "Howardsville" by

Vernard Hurt, "Kent's Store News" by Mrs. S.T. Richardson, Mrs. R.G. Pippin Celebrates Her

82nd Birthday, "Personals" by Mrs. Gordon Dorrier, "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (keeping a diary, the

charms of winter), "The Meanderer" ("Stalking Birds with Color Camera" by Arthur A. Allen,

birds), "Bremo Bluff News" by Hazel Ranson, "Fork Union News" by Mrs. Ellis Harding,

"Palmyra News" by Mrs. Thomas B. Shiflett, Church Meeting, Student Night Held at Baptist Church. Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, January 15, 1953 Volume: 3, #3 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Benefit Card Party Scheduled February 6 at High School, Scottsville Volunteer Fire Department

Began 47 Years Ago; King Reviews Its Progress, March of Dimes Headed by James Lee Dorrier,

Board Upholds Patrons' Vote in Favor of Scottsville High; Bus Service Denied, "Palmyra News" by

Mrs. George Smith, "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (change at the beginning of the new year, stores, cars,

buildings with huge windows, Antiques Forum), Special Study Course Held by Baptists,

"Personals" by Mrs. Gordon Dorrier, Scottsville School News, Mrs. Hazel Ranson Heads Fluvanna

Polio Drive, "Fork Union News" by Mrs. Ellis Harding, "Columbia News" by Irene Newton,

Fluvanna Club Takes Part in State Project, "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (feeder calf sale

summaries reported, tobacco farmers advised to choose plant beds carefully, baby pigs try

synthetic milk, nitrogen helps pasture plants take up phosphate fertilizer), Life Membership

Cards Presented Club Members, Engagement Announces (Miss Senora Jane Glass to Pressley

Warren Anderson, Jr.), The Brooms Are Ready (beginning of Eisenhower Administration -

editorial), "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (loss of self government in Virginia), "Washington

as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (foreign trade policy may be harmony test,

debate limitation rejected), "Household Hints" by Betty J. Minnick, Home Economist (preparing

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bread), "The Meanderer" (no snow so far, running cedar, liverwort), Notice of Road Hearing, Trial

Justice Court, R.L. King is Spokesman Endorsing Fire Plan, Serving in Korea (Sergeant First

Class David F. Cottrell). Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, January 29, 1953 Volume: 3, # 5 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Ashby Harris Says He Favors Special Tax for Fire District, Two Local Youths Realize Great Work

Done with March of Dimes Funds, George T. Omohundro Elected Insurance President, Miss

Sylvia Gay of Esmont Gets Citizenship Award, Supervisors Order 75% Fair Market Value

Assessment, "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (national state 4-H events planned for this

year, big reduction in 1953 pig crop, mid-winter planting of oats suggested, livestock feeding

bulletin available, check supplies for tobacco beds), "Personals" by Mrs. Gordon Dorrier,

"Columbia News" by Irene Newton, A Program For Survival (Eisenhower's fiscal policy -

editorial), "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (1953 political campaign in Virginia),

"Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis Robertson ("businessmen" cabinet raises

legal problem), Richard Ivanhoe Caesar Robertson (obituary), "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (car

accidents), "The Meanderer" (birds), Correction, "Howardsville" by Vernard Hurt, "Cunningham

News" by Miss Frances Taylor, Charles August Dorrier (obituary), Miss Virginia Hancock

(obituary).

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, February 5, 1953 Volume: 3, # 6 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Whitehead to Enter Race for Governor if Funds Raised, Lucky Farmer Feature Begins, $281.41

Contributed to Polio Fund in Scottsville, Water Analysis in County Urged by Health Director, Dr.

R.R. Hogg Advises Early Prevention of Diphtheria, $200 Achievement Award Planned by Rubber

Plant, "Household Hints" by Betty J. Minnick, Home Economist (television mixer and fan

information), Personals, Garden Club Meeting, "Columbia News" by Irene Newton, Minerva

Lucas (obituary), "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (weather, founding of the Boy Scouts of America, the

flu), "Kents Store News" by Mrs. S.T. Richardson, "County Farm Notes" (top-dressing small

grains with nitrogen advised except where lodging expected, egg prices slated to begin rising,

off-season applications of nitrogen lengthen grazing season in tests), State of the Union

Message (editorial), "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (the importance of going to court),

"Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (wheat export subsidy reduces

support cost), "Bremo Bluff News" by Mrs. Hazel Ranson, Extension Wrokers Attend Meeting,

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Ernest Morris to Head Bang's Program, Scottsville School News, United Daughters of the

Confederacy Chapter Meets with Mrs. George Omohundro, Fire Near Esmont Causes Slight

Damage, "The Meanderer" (pine siskins).

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, March 12, 1953 Volume: 3, #11 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Local Pupils Attend Electrical School, 7th Grade Pupils Give Three Plays at PTA Meeting, Fluvanna Trial Justice, Final Plans Made for Beauty Contest Next Wednesday, "Household Hints" by Betty J. Minnick, Home Economist (snow pudding, fruit whip, custard sauce, chocolate meringue macaroons), Personals, V.F.W. News (rehabilitation services, national home, community services), "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (artificially sired cows high producers, tests run on replacement ewes for lamb production, spring oat seeding tips, researchers seek rust-resistant orchard grass, March good time to plant wood), "The Meanderer" ("Mark Trail" cartoon, Wildlife Week), Wild and Wooly (cattle prices - editorial), Albemarle County Baseball League Schedule Released, Postmasters Under Civil

Service Act, League Report Says, New Sales Record Set by Company, "Cunningham News" by

Frances Taylor, "Wilmington News" by Mrs. T.H. Griffin.

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, March 19, 1953 Volume: 3, #12 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Callie Vee Johnson Wins Top Honors in 1953 Scottsville High Beauty Contest, County Executive

Dan A. Robinson's Resignation Demanded by Board, Junior Garden Club Work is Praised, In

Korea (with the 45th Infantry div. in Korea), "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (time of

applying nitrogen has little effect, Virginia churches enter development program, dates set for

annual conferences at VPI, increased production seen in daughters of topflight bull, tips given

for gardeners on planting onion sets), "Personals" by Mrs. Gordon Dorrier, Baptist church Circle

Meetings, "Kents Store News" by Mrs. S.T. Richardson, Why Note a Tax on Cats? (editorial),

"News of Palmyra" by Mrs. George P. Smith, Jr., "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (televisions,

chrysanthemum shoots, Easter baskets), "Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis

Robertson (controls and budget hearings in progress), In Memoriam (poem for Patrick Joseph

Haley), Riding Club Breakfast, Club Meeting, Robert Whitehead Speaks to Lions Club, Winners

in Farm Contest Announced.

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Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, March 26, 1953 Volume: 3, #13 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Cooking Class Held at Scottsville High, More than Thirty Set to Compete in Talent Show, Trash

Ordinance to be Enforced, Rev. S.C. Abrams Winner in Photo Contest, V.F.W. News, Bobby

Spencer 1953 Valedictorian at Scottsville High, "Cohasset News" by Mrs. Frances C. Kie, Judge

Sidney Watson Has Light Docket in Trial Justice Court, "Personals" by Mrs. Gordon Dorrier,

"Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (farm surplus problem may be

temporary one), "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (blue mold warnings come from South,

lime, fertilizer advised for new pasture seedlings, Lee farmer wins sheep contest),

Howardsville" by Vernard Hurt, "Columbia News" by Mary Walton, "Kents Store News" by Mrs.

L.T. Richardson, "Fork Union News" by Mrs. Ellis Harding, Church Meeting, "Household Hints"

by Betty J. Minnick, Home Economist (quick loaf bread recipes), "Ramblings" (raising children,

tourist attractions), Teamwork On the Land (soil conservation and efficient land use - editorial),

"Fluvanna School News" by Peggy Phillips (F.C.H.S. minstrel show big success, '53 Senior class

presents prom, league play wins distinguished rating, Othello attended, right around school,

F.C.H.S. graduate makes Dean's list), Fathers Entertained by Girl Scouts, Esmont Man Convicted

of Petit Larceny, New Gift Shop Opens Here; Mrs. W. Ryland Fox Owner, Trial Justice Court

Fines Total $50; Five Cases Heard, Rockfish News.

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, April 2, 1953 Volume: 3, #14 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Special Easter Services Are Scheduled At Churchs Throughout Local Area, Talent Show Proves

Success, Local Pupils Take Scholarship Exams, Variety Show Scheduled Next Tues. And Wed.,

"Ramblings" by E.F.W. (gardening, Rockfish river), Legion's Annual Dinner Scheduled for April 8,

"Personals" by Mrs. L.G. Dorrier, The Tax Situation (editorial), "Washington as Viewed by Your

Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (federal aid to schools has strings attached), In Korea,

"Wilmington News" by Mrs. T.E. Griffin, "V.F.W. News" by Erwin B. Mayfield (William F.

Spencer, wheel chairs available, change in installation date, interesting meeting), Plant to Close,

"Household Hints" by Nada Mays, Home Economist (the religious significance of Easter),

"Wesley Chapel" by Mrs. W.J. Irving, "Palmyra News" by Mrs. George P. Smith, Jr., "Columbia

News" by Miss Mary Z. Walton, Henry Lee Johnson Celebrates Fifth Birthday, "Country Lawyer"

by Walter Johnson (campaign for Democrat nomination for governor), "Bremo Bluff News" by

Mrs. Hazel Reason, Buel Carter Elected Scoutmaster, Hugh Flynn Named Assistant, Three Road

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Projects of Interest in Area, "Cohasset News" by Mrs. Frances Kie, Esmont Residents give $81.50

to Red Cross.

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, April 9, 1953 Volume: 3, #15 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Free Insurance Given Employees at Rubber Plant, Mrs. Tapscott Snead is Elected President of

Newly-Formed Fluvanna Garden Club, Lives of Small Children Saved by Heroic Girl, Special

Services for Evangelistic Mission Scheduled, Esmont to Hire Private School Bus, Health Asserts,

"Ramblings" by E.F.W. (Spring, the secret to happiness), "Washington as Viewed by Your

Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (national safety needs should have priority), Personals,

"Columbia News" by Miss Mary Z. Walton, "Kent's Store News" by Mrs. T.S. Richardson,

"County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (fertilizer poisoning largely caused by carelessness, pasture

management important to getting proper clover ratio, control garlic flavor in milk, tobacco in

rotations less susceptible to diseases), "Litterbugs" and "Vandalbugs" (editorial), "The

Meanderer" (Fairystone Park, new blossoms), "Household Hints" by Nada Mays, Home

Economist (spring cleaning), Cary Nelson Moon (obituary), "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson

(controversy over value of battery additive), 24-Hour Watch to be Delayed Until Post Built,

"Cohasset News" by Frances Kie, William A. Hamner (obituary), Scottsville Nine Loses First

Game of Year.

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, April 16, 1953 Volume: 3, #16 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Girl Scouts Sell 325 Boxes of Cookies, Mayor, Council Candidates Find No Opposition, Church Circle Meetings, Council Studies Plan to Obtain Water from Wells, The Plant Election (U.S. Rubber Plant employees debate whether to unionize or not - editorial), "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (possibility of election of Democrat Congress next year), "The Meanderer" (birds, gardening, evils of bear hunting, whooping cranes), "Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (new controls bill aims at prevention), Personals, "bremo Bluff News" by Hazel Ranson, Minimum Price Supports on Tobacco Cut, To Be Married This Summer (Miss Bettie Campbell Snead to Seldon Scott Herbert), "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (fertilizer makes a difference in sun-cured yields, hot caps help get plants off early start, here are answers to lawn problems, tractor speed important in corn planting), "Household Hints" by Nada Mays, Home Economist (cooking with an electric range), "ramblings" by E.F.W. (parakeets), "Palmyra News" by Mrs. George P. Smith, Jr., Centenary News, "Columbia News" by Mary Z. Walton, Fluvanna Chapter of the American Red Cross First in District, School News.

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Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, April 23, 1953 Volume: 3, #17 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Boxing-Wrestling Nets $140 at High School, 173 Calves Vaccinated in FB Program, Judge Sidney

Watson Warns He Will Crack Down on Disorderly Persons, Billy Moon Stars Again, Local

Residents Attend Hearing for Dan A. Robinson, "Fluvanna High News" by Peggy Phillips

(delegates attend Model General Assembly, senior wins scholarship, F.H.A. takes honors in

federation, Mrs. Crockett Elected Fluvanna F.H.A. chapter mother, courtesy week, Flucos open

season with victory over Powhatan and V.I.S.Personals, Council Needs Your Vote (editorial),

"columbia News" by Miss Mary Z. Walton, "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (types of bankruptcy),

"Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A.Willis Robertson (how submerged lands bill

affects Virginia), "Centenary News" by Mrs. N. Greene Davis, Bremo Bluff News, "Cohasset

News" by Frances Kie.

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, May 7, 1953 Volume: 3, #20 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Big Crowd Attends ABC Hearing, Fish Story, Academy Building Destroyed By Fire, Baseball

Schedule, U.S. Rubber Company Achievement Award is Increased, "Household Hints" by Nada

Mays (oven meal), "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (Mother's Day, bird nests, Easter poem), Personals,

"Fluvanna High News" by Peggy Phillips (courtesy week, art exhibit, orientation day, SCA to

hold election, students made honor roll, F.H.A. elects officers, Flucos blank Scottsville 6-0,

Orange snaps locals win streak 8-0), "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (there are dangers in

'business as usual,' alfalfa yellowing said widespread, a poultry plant is fertilizer plant, ho wlong

will egg prices remain strong?, if it will make good hay, it will make good silage), How's Your

Buying Power? (editorial), "Columbia News" by Miss Mary Z. Walton, "Kents Store News" by

Mrs. S.T. Richardson, "Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (pistol or

atomic bomb, principle is the same), "Wilmington" by Mrs. T.H. Griffin, "School News" by

Bobby Spencer, E. Bernard Weaver (obituary).

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Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, May 14, 1953 Volume: 3, #21 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Reception at Parsonage, Fairhaven Garden Club's Flower Show, "Along the Garden Path"

Scheduled Wed., Circle Meetings Held by Local Churches, Scottsville Nine Wins Over Red Hill

Team, Barney L. Philpot is Transferred by U.S. Rubber, "Household Hints" by Betty J. Minnick,

Home Economist (eggs), Annual Art Exhibit to Begin May 12, Personals, "Ramblings" by E.F.W.

(gardening, vacations for young employees, women learning men's work and vice versa),

"County Farm Notes" (red clover question asked by researcher, sulfur dioxide preservative for

high-moisture silage, leadership training camp set at Farrar, new bulletins now available, broiler

chick replacements, healthy surroundings for chicks), Agriculture and the Fight for Peace

(defeating famine around the world - editorial), "News of Columbia" by Mary Z. Walton,

"Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (direction of administration

more evident than progress), DAR Meeting.

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, May 21, 1953 Volume: 3, #22 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Joanne Snead District Winner, Symphony Concert, Church Meeting, Four Win Top Honors in

Garden Club's Spring Show, Tax Levy Fixed By Fluvanna Board, Air Watch Post on 24-Hour Basis;

Workers Named, "Household Hints" by Betty J. Minnick, Home Economist (freezer meals), Kents

Store News, Personals, Ethel Dunkum Married to J.H. Leap, County Sets Up Program on Farm

Water Systems, "Fluvanna High News" by Peggy Phillips, (53-54 SCA officers elected, Gilmer

Sclater sets state record, senior activities, honor roll, Flucos capture district track title, Fuvanna

wins superior in creative writing contest, Flucos victorious, Flucos nip Standardsville 9-8,

Orange game washed out, Fluvanna beats Arvonia, 13-6), "Ramblings" (raising children,

cameras on vacation, snakes), "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (ensile the first cutting of

hay, turkeys graze permanent pasture without harm, suggestions given for home gardeners,

national 4-H camp delegates named), A Silly Alibi (damage to highways - editorial), "Country

Lawyer" (the right to trial by jury), "Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis

Robertson (leadership of Virginia recalled by ceremonies), Card of Thanks (from the family of

the late Charlie L. Gentry), "Cohasset News" by Mrs. Frances Kie, "Centenary News" by Mrs. N.

Greene Davis.

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Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, June 11, 1953 Volume: 3, #25 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Bloodmobile Visit Scheduled July 3, Scottsville Continues Winning Streak, "Peachie" Killed By Car, 33 Receive Diplomas at Fluvanna High, "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (keeping boys busy during the summer, advice columns, summer animals), "Columbia News" by Mary Z. Walton, Personals, Miss Sallie Lynwood Baber Becomes Bride of Lt. James Rankin in California Church, "Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (effort to encourage private bank lending), "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (new L-Shaped fence staple developed at VPI labs, don't grow too many replacement pullets, damage from European corn borer mounts, sprays advised for raspberry, grape plantings), Protect the Children (polio - editorial), Rockfish News, Clarence M. Phillips (obituary), "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (Jefferson Davis Day), "Household Hints" by Nada Mays, Home Economist (electrical appliances), Fluvanna School News, PFC Thomas L. Carey Returns from German Post, New Addition at Trinity Methodist Church Completed. Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, June 18, 1953 Volume: 3, #26 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: PTA Group Asks for Improvements at Scottsville School, Hilda Hensley Receives Good Citizenship

Medal at Fluvanna High School Commencement, Mrs. Henrietta Black Parrish Celebrates 100th

Birthday, Air Watch Post Manned 8090% of Time, "Country Lawyer" (the Virginia State Police),

"County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (new hog grades explained, nitrogen starvation causes corn

losses, soil samples advised for pastures to be reseeded this Fall), Southern States Members and

Personnel to Meet, Kenneth Webb Wins Second in District; Eligible for State Finals, Personals,

Battle School Building Program (editorial), "Columbia News" by Mary Z. Walton, "Washington as

Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (Supreme Court questions warn of school

problem, "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (watching trains, painting the porch in Summer colors, Father's

Day), "Centenary News" by Mrs. Greene Davis, Bremo Bluff News, "Colored Notes" by Mary

Jackson.

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Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, June 25, 1953 Volume: 3, #27 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Frank Ferneyhough Gets "State Farmer" Award, Cohasset Girl Elected to State FHA Office, "The

Scottsville Story" by Bob Spencer (Chapter 1), Scottsville Nine Loses First Game of Season, 6 to

5, Bugg Farm Winner In Photo Quiz Contest, Boy Scouts Take Overnight Trip; Carden Pleased,

"Household Hints" by Nada Mays, Home Economist (freezer meals), "Ramblings" (vacation bible

school, Mount Vernon), "County Farm Notes" (farmers face tough choices, Whitehead on list of

institute speakers, bulk handling of milk becoming more popular), Albert Kent (obituary),

Personals, "Kent's Store News" by Mrs. L.T. Richardson, Anne Shirley Leaves (editorial), Bremo

Bluff News, "Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (implications of

truce are cause for concern), Rockfish News, "The Meanderer" (Shenandoah National Park,

Virginia Society of Ornithology), 9 Ram Sales Planned in State During Summer.

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, July 2, 1953 Volume: 3, #28 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: "The Scottsville Story" by Bob Spencer (Chapter 2), Mr. and Mrs. Parr Play Important Part in Civic and Business Life of Scottsville, Dr. R.L. King Presides at Last Meeting as Lions President, Overloaded Party Lines Discussed by Bureau Directors, "Household Hints" by Nada Mays, Home Economist (marshmallows), "Ramblings" (summer, vacations, summer camp), Personals, Griffin-Life (engagement), "News of Columbia" by Mary Z. Walton, "Palmyra News" by Mrs. George P. Smith, Jr., "County Farm Notes" (bulk handling of milk becoming more popular, hyperkeratosis discussed by national committee, lightning), DeNoon-Kidd (engagement), Drive Safely Over Fourth (editorial), "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (execution of the Rosenburgs), Tourist Court Near Completion, "Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (appropriations are cut below recommendations, Church Meeting, Parris Will Attend Furniture eMarket, "Bremo Bluff News" by Mrs. D.G. Smith, John B. Whitehead Stresses Farm Safety, "Howardsville" by Vernard Hurt.

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Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, July 9, 1953 Volume: 3, #29 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: "The Scottsville Story" by Bob Spencer (Chapter 3), Scottsville Nursery School Plays Important Part in Lives of PreSchool Children, Trial Justice Court, School Improvements Here Are Discussed, 2 Students Named to Attend Boys' and Girls' State, "Household Hints" by Betty J. Minnick (food packaging materials), Cpl. William R. Griffin Cited, Personals, Swimming Class Begins July 13 at Fork Union, "News of Columbia" by Miss Mary Z. Walton, "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (pull the loafers, clipping cows helps produce quality milk), "Palmyra News" by Mrs. George P. Smith, Jr., When and How (tax cuts - editorial), "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (Bricker Amendment), "Bremo Bluff News" by Mrs. D.G. Smith, "Household Hints" by Betty J. Minnick (prepared mixes), "Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (mutual security changes pave way for more trade), "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (women are better drivers than men, ), Scottsville Loses, "Colored Notes" by Mary Jackson, Family Reunion (Martha Jane Wills and Hezekiah Russell Holland descendants). Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, July 16, 1953 Volume: 3, #30 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: 41 Fluvanna 4-Hers Attend Club Camp, "The Scottsville Story" by Bob Spencer (Chapter 4), False

Alarm Causes Big Disturbance, School Improvement Plans Postponed, "Country Lawyer" by

Walter Johnson (primary election in Virginia), "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (Boys' and Girls' State,

geese being imported to farmlands, praying mantises as insecticides), Personals, "Columbia

News" by Mary Z. Walton, Stanly Wins (Thomas B. Stanley elected as governor of Virginia -

editorial), "Kent's Store News" by Mrs. L.T. Richardson, "Palmyra News" by Mrs. George P.

Smith, Jr., "Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (U.S. defense needs

should be put first), Mrs. Rosa Siegfried Seay (obituary), Top Garden, Public Reception, Garden

Club to Meet, Bridge Luncheon.

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Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, July 23, 1952 Volume: 3, #31 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: "The Scottsville Story" by Bob Spencer (Chapter 5), 100-Year-Old Fluvanna Woman Finds Interest in Family Circle', Always Early Riser, 43 Fluvanna County 4-H Members Attend Camp, "Household Hints" by Betty M. Pearson, Home Economist (let a room air conditioner keep summer heat out of your home, no special wiring needed), "Ramblings" byE.F.W. (irrigation ditches), Personals, Miss Katheryne Leigh Tindall Becomes Bride of Louis Reams Hundley of Blacksburg, Wheat Growers to Vote August 14 Concerning Marketing Quotas for 1954, “Cohasset News" by Frances Kie, "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (hyperkeratosis discussed by national committee, research on use of mineral oil to control tobacco suckers reported by VPi station, rotate garden area for less work, more vegetables, farmers' field days planned at station), Intercontinental Cooperation (U.S.-Canada relationships - editorial), "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (Virginia governor's election), Girl Scout Troop Members Attend Camp, "Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (presidential luncheon guests get MSA facts), Mrs. Emil Ewoldt Hostess for Church Meeting, "Rockfish News" by Mrs. Julia Roberts, Mrs. Sidney P. Harland and Mrs. Paul H. France Entertain Garden Club, "Colored Notes" by Mary Jackson. Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, July 30, 1953 Volume: 3, # 32 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Scottsville Mayor-Elect Bruce Presented U.S. Flag by Local V.F.W. Members, Bureau Leaders Oppose Principle of Price Supports, Local Boy Scouts Find Snake Egg StudyNon-Profitable, Non-Poisonous Business, Capt. G.R. Edgerton Accepts Position as Band Director, "Household Hints" by Phyllis Isaacs (berry season), "Ramblings" (Find-a-home-for-an-animal Week), Personals, Mrs. Sheldon Scott Herbert(marriage), Outdoor Forestry Movies to Be Shown in County, "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (spraying cuts losses from tomato blights, management of strawberry runners is advised, make plans for Fall pasture seeding now, registration still being received for youth camp), The Truce (Korean armistice - editorial), "Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (Virginians enlisted for study of trade), Family Reunion (descendants of Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Herndon), "Wilmington News" by Mrs. T.H. Griffin.

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Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, August 6, 1953 Volume: 3, #33 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Public Invited to Omohundro Remodeling Opening, "The Scottsville Story" by Bob Spencer

(Chapter 6), Fluvanna Residents Attend Institute of Rural Affairs, Methodist Youth Activities

Week to Begin August 9, "Household Hints" by Nada Maya, Home Economist (salad dressings),

FHA Holds Executive Meeting, Personals, "Bremo Bluff News" by Mrs. D.G. Smith,

"Howardsville" by Vernerd Hurt, Rockfish News, Southern States Meeting August 14, "County

Farm Notes" by P.H. France (emergency measures proposed to help beat drought, seed alfalfa

right in Fall, bureau of animal industry needs twin calves for tests), No "Federal Bail-Out"

(editorial), "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (the Korean War), "Palmyra News" by Mrs.

George P. Smith, Jr., Towers Manned, "Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis

Robertson (review of first session of 83rd Congress), "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (Vegetable Week,

rain and drought), Oak Wilt Found in Several Places in Virginia, State Forester Dean Reports,

"Colored Notes" by Mary Jackson, New Highway Signs Will Be Tested.

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, August 13, 1953 Volume: 3, #34 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Fairhaven Garden Club Meeting Held at Hamner Home, Youth Activities Week is Brought to

Close Here, Miss Nora Pitts Leaves for Germany to Teach Dependents of U.S. Soldiers, School to

Open on September 1; Teachers Named, "Household Hints" by Nada Mays, Home Economist

(fruits, fresh peach cobbler, coffee-peach cream, peaches and cream pudding), Report Wild

Turkeys to Game Commission, Personals, "Columbia News" by Miss Mary Z. Walton, "The

Meanderer" (summer field trip of the Virginia Society of Ornithology), "County Farm Notes" by

P.H. France, County Agent (temporary silos can be used for emergency storage in drought, cull

unprofitable cows dairymen are advised), Freedom of Choice (unions - editorial), "Country

Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (death of Senator Robert A. Taft), "Palmyra News" by Mrs. M.G.

Conrad, "Kent's Store News" by Mrs. S.T. richardson, "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (the problems of

"progressive education"), "Rockfish News" by Mrs. Julia Roberts, "Colored Notes."

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Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, August 27, 1953 Volume: 3, #36 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: "Bremo Bluff News" by Mrs. D.G. Smith." (Available pages are limited to the insert from the issue - so it is unclear how many total pages were orignally included, or what other articles the edition may have had.) Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, September 3, 1953 Volume: 3, #37 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Pulik Raised at Howardsville Kennels, Fair Chairmen, Grid Instructors Give Preview for Lions

Club, Clothing is Needed for Esmont Family, Enrollment Totals 360 As School Re-opens Here,

"Household Hints" by Betty M. Pearson, Home Economist (how much floor space? door shelves

convenient), "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (the importance of place of birth to

candidates), "Tidbits" by Nancy D. Dorrier, Bremo Bluff news, "County Farm Notes" by P.H.

France, County Agent (maintaining herds and flocks under drought conditions), Week-end

Accidents (editorial), "Columbia News" by Irene Newton, Harvey W. Herndon (obituary),

"Ramblings" by E.F.W. (the end of summer), Death of Child (Sally Leake Winston), Anniversary

Meeting, Farmers Asked for Wheat Reports, Art "Stepping Up" in Rural Counties.

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, September 10, 1953 Volume: 3, #38 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: School Gets New Driver Education Car, Club Addressed by Mrs. Grimes, R. S.W. Seldon, Roy

Perkins Elected to SS Advisory Board, Girl Scouts Begin New Year, Plans Completed for Concert

Series Membership Drive, "Household Hints" by Betty M. Pearson, Home Economist (use

sandwich grill to pop up party with hot hors d'oeuvres, roquefort rollups), "Ramblings" (arrival

of fall, fifth volume of "American Travel Series, a Guide to Washington, D.C., Virginia and

Maryland"), "Tidbits" by Nancy D. Dorrier, Miss Virginia Lee Thacker of Scottsville Becomes

Bride of Sgt. N.S. Velasco, Home Demonstration, Effective Enforcement Needed (traffic

accidents - editorial), "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (mismanagement of public schools),

"The Meanderer" (water conservation), "Wilmington News" by Mrs. T.H. Griffin, "Colored

Notes" by Mary Jackson.

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Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, September 17, 1953 Volume: 3, #39 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Safety Celebration Held at Plant, Country Fair is Big Success, "County Farm Notes" by P.H.

France, County Agent (garden suggestions), "Tidbits" by Nancy P. Dorrier, "Columbia" by Irene

Newton, Buying and Shopping Guide of 1953, "Household Hints" by Betty M. Person, Home

Economist (chicken), New Type Phone Bills Being Used, Safety Award (United Rubber Company

plant - editorial), Bremo Bluff News, "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (Indian summer, water

conservation), "Centenary News" by Mrs. N. Greene Davis, Club Meeting, "Howardsville" by

Vernard Hurt, Scottsville Nine Loses Final Game of Season, Cub Scouts Hold Organizational

Meeting.

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, September 24, 1953 Volume: 3, #40 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Dorsey G. Smith Has Served As Telegraph Operator Over 40 Years; Popular as Fiddler, Donkey

Baseball Game Scheduled Friday Night, Season of Prayer, Drive Plans Completed, Scottsville

School Band Has 21 Members at Start, The Right Answer (Social Security revisions - editorial),

Bremo Bluff News, "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (influence peddling in the Truman

administration), "Tidbits" by Nancy P. Dorrier, "Household Hints" by Betty M. Pearson (learn

good kitchen work habits for meal preparation, clean-up), "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (poetry),

"Reasons for not Selling Tickets at Door for Fluvanna Concert Series are Listed, "Howardsville"

by Vernard Hurt, Albert Burgess Saunders Retires at Age 79, St. Hedgeman On Leave After Being

War Prisoner, "To the Editor" by B. Throckmorton Tally, M.D. (how to combat Communism),

Scottsville Soldier Now Serving in Germany, "Colored Notes" by Mary Jackson.

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, October 1, 1953 Volume: 3, #41 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Twenty Riders Attend Tri-County Club Breakfast at Donegal; Races Held, Betty Butler Named

Editor of Scotty at Scottsville High, Barter Production of "Ah, Wilderness" Scheduled October

15, Bear Reported Seen in Vicinity, Horse Show Set for October 24 at "Riverlawn," "Household

Hints" by Betty M. Pearson, Home Economist (buy meat wisely for small family), "Bremo Bluff

News" by Mrs. Mary Smith, Scottsville Nine Loses, Miss Elizabeth O'Brien Becomes Bride of Roy

Lee Clowers of Elliston, "Howardsville News" by Vernard Hurt, Centenary News, "tidbits" by

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Nancy Dorrier, "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (political campaign in Virginia - Governor,

Lieutenant-Governor, Attorney General), Why Retail Beef Prices Are High (editorial),

"Washington as Viewed by Your Senator" by A. Willis Robertson (the privilege of free press),

"The Meanderer" (birds, the drought is putting off hunting season, squirrel season),

"Wilmington News" by Mrs. T.H. Griffin, "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (natural decorations), Kent

Loving is Elected Fluvanna Farm Bureau President, 1954 Plans Made by Fluvanna County Home

Club Leaders, Quota Reached, Mrs. Pitts Viar Resigns as League Leader.

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, October 8, 1953 Volume: 3, #42 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Teachers Meet to Organize Art Section for District; Sharing of Ideas Discussed, Winners in

Fishing Contest Announced, Boy Scouts Hike to Camp Site, Barter Players Will Present "Ah,

Wilderness," "Household Hints" by Nada M. Sweeney (choose washable man-made fabrics for

child's back-to-school togs), "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (natural resources

conservation week planned in Virginia for October 11-17, corn prices due to rise, fire

prevention week good time to check hazards), "Reddy Kilowatt" is Newest "Employee" at

Appalachian Electric Power Company, Polio Prevention, "Tidbits" by Nancy Dorrier, The

Greenlease Kidnapping (editorial), "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (nomination of

Governor Warren of California to be Chief Justice of the US), The Incarnation of Jesus,

Wilmington News, "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (television culture, little red cabooses, teaching

religion in schools), "The Meanderer" (Peaks of Otter, organizational meeting of the Virginia

Society of Ornithology), Earl Hamner, Jr. Autographs Novels, Cattle Disease Now Subsiding,

"Palmyra News" by Mrs. George P. Smith, Jr., "Rockfish News" by Mrs. Julia Roberts, Hay

Program.

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, October 15, 1953 Volume: 3, #43 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: 11 New F.H.A. Members Initiated, New Rector Called, Scottsville Town Council Discusses Varied Problems, Concert Series Drive Launched, Panel Discussion Features First P.T.A. Meeting, "The Incarnation of Jesus" by Elmer M. Ramsey (Part II), "Ramblings" (the limits of keeping a home immaculate, 12th annual edition of "The Williamsburg Calendar for Engagements & Almanac"), "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (use lights on laying flock, eggs price outlook, lice control needed on cattle), "Howardsville" by Vernard Hurt, Rockfish News, Questionnaires Sent for Farm Survey, "Tidbits" by Nancy D. Dorrier, "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (evils of paternalistic government), "Letter to the Editor" by B. Throckmorton Tally (raises for teachers), The Gubernatorial Race (editorial), Fluvanna High News, "The Meanderer" (apple trees in

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bloom, the drought, birds), "Wilmington News" by Mrs. T.H. Griffin, "Household Hints" by Nada M. Sweeney, Home Economist (little lights solve household problems, handy household light, new night lights), "Colored Notes" by Mary Jackson, Fairhaven Club Holds Meeting, S.E. Beal Celebrates 88th Birthday. Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, October 29, 1953 Volume: 3, #45 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Tric-County Horse Show Big Success, Homecoming at Fluvanna High Nov. 13, 6 Hurt in Wreck,

"Household Hints" by Nada M. Sweeney, Home Economist (brownies), "Country Lawyer" by

Walter Johnson (Stanley v. Dalton, gubernatorial election), "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France

(new bulletins now available, small grain disease prevention tips listed), "Howardsville" by

Vernard Hurt, "Wilmington News" by Mrs. T.H. Griffin, "Rockfish News" by Mrs. Julia Roberts,

"Tidbits" by Nancy D. Dorrier, The Danger in Price Supports (editorial), "The Incarnation of Jesus"

by Rev. Elmer Ramsey (Part IV), "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (the nation's first traveling art museum,

buying prints), "Bremo Bluff News" by Mrs. Dorsey Smith, Scottsville High School News, "Palmyra

News" by Mrs. George P. Smith, Jr.

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, November 5, 1953 Volume: 3, #46 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Fifth Place Won by Local Team, Scottsville High School News, Profits Increase for United States

Rubber Co., Education Week Being Observed at Scottsville High, Emergency Feed Meetings

Planned, Contest is Won by Carol J. Duncan, "Household Hints" by Betty M. Pearson, Home

Economist (vary luncheon menu with waffle treats, corn meal waffles, waffle "toppings"),

"Personals" by Mrs. Gordon Dorrier, Homecoming Day Set for Nov. 13, Felix-Robinson

(marriage), Tuesday's Election (editorial), "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (questioning

before Congressional Committees), "The Incarnation of Jesus" by Rev. Elmer Ramsey (Part V),

"Ramblings" by E.F.W. (fall turning into winter, receiving gifts), "Palmyra News" by Mrs. George

P. Smith, Jr., Brunswick Stew, "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France, County Agent (pasture

irrigation studies reported, long heads, deep bodies may mark good milk cows, warning service

aids in disease control, blue ribbons or disease), "Wilmington" by Mrs. T.H. Griffin, Large Crowd

Turns Out for Halloween Party.

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Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, November 12, 1953 Volume: 3, #47 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Newly Organized Art Class Proving Popular with Scottsville High Students, Fluvanna County

Residents Attend Bureau Meeting, Concert Series Drive Success; $1,359.50 is Raised, Club

Meeting, Fairhaven Club Hears Mrs. Paul France, "Household Hints" by Betty Mr. Pearson, Home

Economist (cabbage adds flavor to meals, available varieties, how to buy cabbage, ways to

prepare cabbage, red cabbage (rodkall), spiced apple sauerkraut), "In and Around Columbia" by

Jeane F. Roberts, "Bremo Bluff News" by Mrs. D.G. Smith, "Tidbits" by Nancy Dorrier, "Centenary

News" by Mrs. N. Greene Davis, "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (emergency feed program,

need seen for DHIA supervisors, your farm's future), Residents to Attend Meeting of Co-op,

Destructive Taxation (editorial), "The Incarnation of Jesus" by Rev. Elmer Ramsey (Part IV: the

Nativity), "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (criticism of Eisenhower administration),

"Ramblings" by E.F.W. (home improvements), Columbia News, "The Meanderer" (watching

birds).

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, November 19, 1953 Volume: 3, #48 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Church Activities, Police Sergeant Marsh Resigns as Police Officer for Scottsville, Christmas Seal

Sale Material Distributed, Mrs. Larned Randolph Elected President of Riding Club, Scottsville

High School News, Forest Paulett Asserts Scottsville "Sold Down River" on School, "Household

Hints" by Betty M. Pearson (make a kitchen really efficient with well-planned storage space,

how to choose cabinets), "tidbits" by Nancy Dorrier, The Harry Dexter White Case (editorial),

"The Incarnation of Jesus" by Rev. Elmer Ramsey (Part 7), "In and Around Columbia" by Jeane F.

Roberts, "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (education and hard work in children), District Meeting, "County

Farm Notes" by P.H. Frances, County Agent.

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Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, November 26, 1953 Volume: 3, #48 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Fluvanna Senior Class to Present Comedy, Scottsville Quintet Beats Arvonia, 38-14; Girls' Team

Loses, Mrs. L.P. Duncan Hostess for Meeting, Church Activities, Stage Show Set for December

16-17 By Scottsville VFW, "Household Hints" by Betty M. Pearson, Home Economist (oven

meal), "In and Around Columbia" by Jeane F. Roberts, "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France,

County Agent (there'll be some problems, beef cattle producers aided by USDA purchases,

pasture school planned at Middleburg, harvest black walnuts for extra income), Scottsville High

School News, Fluvanna Women Plan to Shed Excess Pounds, Health News, "Ramblings" by

E.F.W. (counting our blessings, early Christmas shopping), "Howardsville" by Vernard Hurt,

"Palmyra News" by Mrs. George P. Smith, Jr., "Tidbits" by Nancy Dorrier, The Spread Between

Beef Prices (editorial), "The Incarnation of Jesus" by Rev. Elmer Ramsey (Chapter 8), "Country

Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (scandal in the Roosevelt-Truman administration), "Colored Notes"

by Mary Jackson, "Wesley Chapel" by Mrs. W.J. Irving, "Palmyra News" by Mrs. George P.

Smith, Jr., "Columbia" by Irene Newton, Junior Garden Club, Nora Lena Dunn (obituary).

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, December 3, 1953 Volume: 3, #49 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Mobile X-Ray Unit Visits Local School, Scottsville Quintet, District Champions, Play in Tourney,

Church Activities, 15-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Shot; Now Recovering, Scottsville High School

News, Rifle Shot Takes Life of Young Scottsville Soldier, "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (simplifying

Christmas, Christmas cards), "Howardsville" by Vernard Hurt, 4-H Club News, "Tidbits" by Nancy

Dorrier, Girl Scouts Plan Food Sale December 5, "Debt-Free" State? (editorial), "In and Around

Columbia" by Jeane F. Roberts, "The Incarnation of Jesus" by Rev. Elmer Ramsey (Chapter 9),

"Household Hints" by Nada M. Sweeney, Home Economist (what to do with Thanksgiving

leftovers), Library Exhibit, "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (livestock survey, be careful

about the hay you buy, new chemical prevents sprouting on vegetables, pine better than cedar

for Christmas trees, briefs), "Cohasset News" by Mrs. Francis Kie, Boy Scout Meeting.

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Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, December 10, 1953 Volume: 3, #50 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Fairhaven Club Meets at Home of Mrs. Elliott, School News Scottsville High, Scottsville High Has

Own TV Set, Band Concert, Rev. Webster K. Simons, Jr. Accepts St. Anne's Parish, Minstrel Show

Scheduled Here December 16-17, "Household Hints" by Nada M. Sweeney, Home Economist

(cookies), Golden Wedding Anniversary, "Tidbits" by Nancy Dorrier, "The Meanderer"

(gathering greens for Christmas, snowy owls), "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France, County

Agent (grass-clover pastures give better results in dairy research, weed controls trials

conducted at VPI, tractor clinic planned at VPI), "In and Around Columbia" by Jeane F. Roberts,

No Time for Tax Increases (editorial), "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (McCarthy position

on international relations), "The Incarnation of Jesus" by Rev. Elmer Ramsey (Chapter 10),

"Centenary" by Mrs. N. Greene Davis, "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (children's contests), "Cohasset

News" by Mrs. Frances Kie, "Rockfish News" by Mrs. Julia Roberts.

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, December 17, 1953 Volume: 3, #51 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Riding Club Breakfast, Scottsville High School News, Church Meeting, Added Power,

Performance Mark Chevrolet, "Household Hints" by Nada M. Sweeney, Home Economist (the

value of an all-electric home), "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (good chance seen to

increase fine crop, rye variety tests underway, corn prices due to advance), "Tidbits" by Nancy

Dorrier, For Your Child's Future - Fight TB (editorial), "In and Around Columbia" by Jeane F.

Roberts, "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (the value of freedom of religion), "Ramblings"

by E.W.F. (spoiling children with Christmas presents, kitchen knives, natural candles are

superior to electric decorations), Fork Union News, 1954 Farm Bureau Chairman Named.

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Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, December 24, 1953 Volume: 3, #52 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Christmas Program Presented at WSC Meeting Thursday, Officers Elected by Scottsville Masonic

Lodge, On Stage, America Show Nets $90 for VFW Post, Sgt. Edward D. Ward Completes Course,

Student Program Scheduled Sunday at Baptist Church, "Household Hints" by Nada M. Sweeney,

Home Economist (Christmas dinner), "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (good chance seen to

increase pine crop, dairy management short course set at college), Junior Garden Club Meets,

Butler-Fitzgerald (marriage), "Tidbits" by Nancy Dorrier, "Ramblings" (the story of Santa Claus),

Ballew-Duncan (marriage), It's Christmas Again! (editorial), "Country Lawyer" by Walter

Johnson (history of the airplane), "Colored Notes" by Mary Jackson, George Roberts Neubauer

(obituary), Rockfish News.

Scottsville Sun Date: Thursday, December 31, 1953 Volume: 3, #53 Cost: 5 cents Subjects: Epidemic on Pneumonia Among Cats Reported, Survey Finds Few Local Residents Have Made

New Year Resolutions, Activities in the Churches, W. A. McClanahan Replaces Dorrier As

Manager of Local Bank, "Country Lawyer" by Walter Johnson (reflecting on 1953), Board Moves

to Extend Service of Library, More Than 100 Attend 4-H Club Christmas Party, "Tidbits" by

Nancy Dorrier, The 1954 March of Dimes (editorial), "Washington as Viewed by Your Senator"

by A. Willis Robertson (controversial issues facing new congress), "In And Around Columbia" by

Jeane F. Roberts, "Palmyra News" by Mrs. George P. Smith, Jr., "Ramblings" by E.F.W. (New

Year's Resolutions), Cooperative Warehouse Having Good Season, Postmaster Applications

Deadline is January 5, "News from Centenary" by Mrs. N. Greene Davis, "Colored Notes" by

Mary Jackson, "The Meanderer" (snowy owls, birdbaths, unwanted pets), "Household Hints" by

Betty Mr. Pearson, Home Economist (learn right way to treat stains before laundering holiday

linens), "Wilmington News" by Mrs. T.H. Griffin.

Documents

1953 Scottsville Sun Finding Aid...home, community services), "County Farm Notes" by P.H. France (artificially sired cows high producers, tests run on replacement ewes for lamb production,