The Progress-Index from Petersburg, Virginia • Page 11

Subject Of By I The Sussex County Board of Supervisors yesterday took no action on a request to reopen the county's only cannery which w.ns cloised last month by the school board. In allowing the request'to 1 die, W. liunnicutt, the supervisor's chairman, who brought the re- tjuest to the board said that since board members felt the school board's action was proper, "we will just drop the sub' ject." P. Nolcn.A superintendent of told the board that the school board action was brought about for. a of especially the fact that the building which houses the cannery is in need of repair, Nolen explained that there are no funds in the school budget to operate the cannery and in order to at least $1,200 must he spent to get the building in shape.

Action Was Proper Hunnicutt asked Supervisor E. TIaraway of Stony Creek District, where the cannery is located, what he thought of the matter. "From what I have seen the school board's action was proper," the supervisor commented. At this point the cannery question was dropped. Nolen had pointed out to- the supervisors that the cannery, which was opened in the 1940s was used by about 50 to TOO families last Although the cannery was supposed to be on a self-supporting basis in recent years this has not been the case.

In other business before the supervisors, it adopted a resolution, backing the proposed merger of the Norfolk and Western Railway' with the Nickle Plate Road. The adoption came after a representative of NW appeared before the supervisors and explained that the proposed merger would not hurt the county. "If anything it will strengthen our road and give your county better service," the representative said. A six-point program by courit'y Civil War Centennial Commission was presented to the board by N. 1 chairman.

Program Proposed The centennial commission met earlier this week and proposed the program as a start for the county. Presented to the board and approved the cooperation of Stale Sen. Garland Gray and Southside Virginia Civil War Centennial Committee in placing markers commemorating Beefsteak Raid on Rts. 10, 4GO, 35, 40 and 301. 2.

Attempt to secure informa- tion on home, or birthplace of Henry Harrison Walker, with the possibility of marking the home or grave. 3. Explore the possibility of maring unmarked a of Confederate veterans and solicit assistance of chu'-ches. civic clubs and newspapers in locating, identifying and marking of the graves. 4.

Clean and repair Confederate Monument at Sussex Courthouse. 5. Erect a flagpole for the state flag at the courthouse. 6. Invite public and individuals to.

make as to ways and means of commemorating the Centennial. The supervisors complimented Peebles and his committee for their work in setting up the program. June 15,1864 Events Told to Rotarians The events of June 15, 18(54, opening day of the Petersburg Campaign, were discribed by Thomas J. Harrison, historian, Petersburg National i i a Park, at a meeting of the Rotary Club yesterday afternoon in Hotel Petersburg. Explaining Petersburg's im- portances "the hub of communications to Richmond" with four railroads as supply lines, Harrison used charts to 'show the line's of march toward Petersburg and the Confederate gun emplacements in what is now the National Military Park.

Especially interesting were reproductions of sketches of actual scenes on that eventful day. As he followed the Federal line of march toward Petersburg, Harrison emphasized time, pointing out that it took the Federals all day from their landing at the James River to reach the Confederate defenses. It was 7 p. im. when they attacked Battery Five.

"The Siege of Petersburg, need not have been," Harrison said, explaining that if the Union forces with their overwhelming numbers had followed up their advantage. They could have captured the city. The program was presented by Edward A. Wyatt IV as appropriate to the day, the 97th anniversary of the beginning of the Petersburg Campaign. Prior to introducing the speaker, Wyatt read a letter from a father to his son, written qn that same day from Petersburg.

Two new members were welcomed into the club: Dr. Martin Sheintoch and Col. James M. Carson, director of Richard Bland College. rrogress-Indcx StaTC Photo NEW LEGION COMMANDER Herbert Hardy (center), last night was installed as commander of American Legion Post 284, Colonial Heights.

Here he poses with Gerald King (left), Third District was the installing officer, and Dr. Richard M. Wray, outgoing commander. The installation services were held in the Legion home on Springdale Ave. Yeaman Is Installed As Head of Gary L.

Yeaman was installed as president of the Petersburg Civitan Club at its annunl ladies night last night in the banquet room of the Rainbow Drive- In. He succeeds Ben E. Poythress Jr. The installation of officers was conducted by Carl A. Miller, past president, of the local club and lieutenant governor of Chesapeake District, Civilan International.

Other officers installed a night are: Lawrence R. Barker, president-elect; James vice president; George Robinson, secretary; P. E. Gallaher, treasurer, and directors H. Ashton Scharr, Everett F.

Hope, Dr. Milton Kibbe, Howard Kuenning and Poythress. Miller initiated two new members: Robert Myers and Richard E. Norberg. Scharr was awarded the club's a a 1 Outstanding Civitan Award, presentation i made by Poythress.

The outgoing president also spoke on the accomplishments of the club and presented perfect attendance chevrons to Scharr, Miller, Yeaman, Robinson, Hope, Edward S. C.H. Chamber To Hold Picnic The annual picnic for the Colonial Heights Chamber of- Commerce will be held Monday at White Bank. John E. "Brockwcll executive secretary of the chamber, said tickets tc the affair are available through any member of the chamber or his office.

The affair will begin at 5:30 p. m. Peri'ow and William L. Trimmer. Pcrrow sewed as master of ceremonies.

The Civitan c'e rl was given by C. Blaxck. Entertainment was provided by Herbert Brinkley of Richrrtond. Bank to Handle Ports Bond Issue A $30 million bond issue of the Virginia State Ports Authority will be handled without charge by the National Bank of Commerce of Norfolk. The bond issue will be used to finance the authority's purchase and improvements of Norfolk Western Railway general cargo facilities at Lambert's Point and Sewell's Point here Obituaries GARNET L.

TRAYLOR Garnett Lee Traylor, 63, a Prince George County farmer, died yesterday. Surviving are his stepmother, Mrs. W. L. Traylor of Disputanta; a son, Bernard T.

Traylor of Disputanta; two daughters: Mrs. Clarence Shulz of Richmond, and Mrs. G. A. Brown of Royston, nine sisters: Mrs.

H. P. Temple of DLsputanla; Mrs. H. V.

Nunnally of Petersburg; Mrs. J. E. Perkinson of Ettrick; Mrs. H.

Lewis, Mrs. G. N. Thompson, Mrs. Annie Mrs.

Berta Mayes, and Mrs. Mable Jackson, all of Richmond, and Mrs. W. J. Renshaw of Portsmouth; two brothers: William B.

Traylor of and Irving H. Traylor of Disputanta. A funejal service will be held a 2 m. Monday i chapel of J. T.

Morriss Son with the Rev. A. H. Browder, pastor of Gary's Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Blandford Cemetery.

MRS. JAMES E. DYSON Mrs. Grade Perkinson Dyson, wife of James Early Dyson, of River Road, Chesterfield County, i i morning in her home following an illness of several months. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two, sons: James E.

Dyson 'and John W. Dyson; three daughters: Mrs. Willie E. O'Kennon, Mrs. John A.

Collier and Mrs. William Lawrence Dewell all of Chesterfield County; one sister, Mrs. Otis Perkinson, of Petersburg; and 12 grahd children. Funeral arrangements- will be announctd later by the T. Leonard Wells Funeral Home." REUBEN M.

BEAZLEY Funeral services for Reuben M. Beazley, of 4700 Grove Richmond, who died Tuesday in Richmond Memorial Hospital, were conducted yesterday at 11 in the chapel of J. T. Morriss and Son with Dr. R.

C. Henderson, pastor of Colonial Heights Baptist Church, officiating. Pallbearers were: Grubbs, W. T. An CIVITAN OFFICERS -i- Officers of the Civitan Club installed last night are, (from left) seated: George Robinson, secretary; P.

E. Gallaher, treasurer; Gary L. Yeoman, president; Lawrence R. Barker, president-elect! Standing: Howard f. Hope, Ben E.

Poythress Jr. and H. Ashton Schorr, directors. W. G.

Bailey, Phil Ncatrour and J. W. Nussey Sr. Interment was in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George County. Slaff 1'hoto MAKES HOPEWELL APPEARANCE-- State Sen.

Mills E. Godwin, candidate for lieutenant governor on the Harrison ticket, made three appeornces in Hopewell yesterday. Here he and his wife chat with members of the Lpdies for Harrison committee in Hopewell. Standing, (from left) are: Mrs. L.

L. Jones, chairman; Sen. Godwin, Mrs. Godwin and Mrs. Sol Goodman, chairman.

Godjivin met with the Hopewell Kiwanis and the Loyal Order of Moose later. I Godjwin Offers Plan For Tleachers (Hopewell Bureau) Stale Sen. Mills E. Godwin, candidate Eor lieutenant governor, speaking l-iv the Hopewell Kiwanis Club, last i night outlined a four- point program for improvement of Virginia's teacher retirement and sick leeive plans. Speaking to the Kiwanis after appearance' at a tea here in the afternoon, Godwin made these recommendations: An increase in days allowed for sick leave' lirom five to 10 yearly, as many as 9C days instead of the present 30.

A reductifl in the permissive retirement qge for teachers from 65 to 62; inj special casee to 60. Authority for those teachers who withdrew accumulated contributions fvjom the state retirement system in 1952 to redeposit it with interest and receive credit for all leaching experience prior to March 1, 1952 on the retirement prdigram. Authority (for teachers who re- before 1, 1952 to participate in Ithe full 12 1-2 per cent retiremcsnt program. Godwin told the club members he would these recommendations to tlie next administration. After hu; the dinner meeting,) he met informally with members of the Loyal Order of Moose at the Moose Lodge in Hopewell.

ALFRED G. WHARTON Funeral services for Alfred icorge Wharton, of 5101 Jefferson Newport News, who died Monday in Riverside Hospi- at 2 o'clock at the graveside in Blandford Cemetery with Dr. Linwood T. Home, pastor of'Walnut Hill Baptist Church, officiating. Pallbearers were: Jack 'Sparrow, Louis Harrison, a y.

Smith, Jack Roth, Richard Collins and Robert Wells. Flowers tor Every Occasion Call RE 2-3733 or RE 2-4482 STANLEY FLORIST (Adv.) Frantz Named Commander Of Post 80 (Hopewell Bureau) Edgar P. Frantz was elected commander 'of Hopewell Post 80, American Legion, last night at a meeting held at the Memorial Armory. Other officers are: Edgar.F. Rhoades, first vice commander; John B.

Long, second, vice Charles G. L. Huether, adjutant and finance officer; James Jordan Hobbs, service officer; George J. Maison, scrg- eant-at-arms; Joseph G. Graves, chaplain-, C.

Hardaway -Marks, judge advocate and Dr. Wayne M. Phipps, surgeon. Kenneth' M. Wylie, Pasquale Basile, Clifton L.

Faris and Philip L. Hill were of the executive committee. Delegates to the Fourth District convention in Petersburg Sunday and the department convention in Roanoke Aug. 10-12 will be be: Charles G. L.

Hiiether, Kenneth M. Wylie and Edgar P. Frantz. Alternates will be Edgar F. Rhoades, Joseph G.

Grove and Philip L. Hill. Joseph B. Halloway of Petersburg, Fourth District commander, was endorsed by the Hopewell post for I he office of department vice commander and John R. Bright of Suffolk, Fourth District vice commander, was endorsed for Fourth District commander at last night's meeting.

P.Q. County Man Hurt in Accident i Hopewell A Prince George County Negro was hospitalized at Petersburg General Hospital last night following an accident on Rt. 62G in Prince Gnnrge county. Horace Wilkins, 37, received a fractured hip when his half-ton truck went out of control on the wet road and crashed into a tree, according to Officer James R. Traylor.

The accident occurred at 7 p. m. about three miles off Rt. 301. The truck was declared a total loss.

Stolen Auto Sought Here Henry Joseph Sematis of 208-A Liberty St. told Petersburg police last night that his J953 Ford sedan was stolen from a parking space in front of a N. Sycamore St. department store. Police said at noon today no trace of the missing vehicle has been reported.

Sematis said the automobile, a black two-door- sedan, was taken at 8i50 o'clock when he left for a few minutes. The vehicle carrlc; Virginia license 712-235. It is valued at $395. Headqiuarters For Har'rison To Opn in C.H. The Harrison Godwin-Button headquarters iln Colonial Height! will be opened tonight and open house will be observed.

The for the ticket, which is seeking the highest political offices; in the state, is located at lli)-A Pickwick Ave Walter E. and Mrs Frances Browci, co-chairmen for the Harrison (ticket in Colonia Heights, said sill citizens of the city are to come to the open house beftvveen Ihe hours oi 8 p. m. and p. m.

Whisky! Charge Brings $50 Fine Petersburg Municipal Judge Herbert Gilliam today fined Leroy Brown, Negro, of the 400 block Federal 550 and costs for posisbssion of illegal whiskey. Brown; was arrested last Friday by Patrqlman H. H. Mayton and charges 1 with possessing the illegal In another dase today John Wood, negro, o(' the 200 block Gill was firmed $25 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail for soliciting for immoral purposes. Stephens Backers Blast Harrison Gamp Robert M.

Brabham, chairman of the Petersburg Committee for Stephens-Boothe-Boyd, has issued statement criticizing the tactics of the "supporters of the machine candidates" and "the organiza- tion known as the Virginia Machine," He takes special exception to a speech made in Old Blandford Church on Petersburg's Memorial Day, which he describes as "a Petersburg Wins Traffic Citation Petersburg has won the special citation for pedestrian program activities from the American Automobile Association in recognition of its efforts to save pedestrian lives in traffic, according to G. Wise Wescott, executive vice president of the Automobile Club of Virginia. The award was one of 244 to S. cities and nine lo states in the AAA's national pedestrian Hairdresser's Story Probed By Police Petersburg police today are investigating 'a 26-year-old hairdresser's story that he was formerly employed by a Portland, Ore. vice czar engaged in blackmailing wealthy citizens.

The man, identified by Police Capt. M. B. Biggs as Delano Peters, is formerly of Portland but now living in the 500 block E. Washington St.

Peters has been jailed on a vagrency charge while police check into his story. Police said Peters came to headquarters last night about 11:30 and asked to be jailed. He told Biggs "it took a long time for me to get up enough nerve lo give myself up." Peters, who has just moved to Petersburg and had -employed by a Walnut Hill Plaza beauty shop, told Biggs he worked a man named Jim Elkins in Portland, said to be the vice czar of that Oregon city. The slim, blackhaired man said his job was to get wealthy, influential people into undiserable and embarrasing positions and then Elkins blackmailed them. said the people paid Elkins to avoid publicity.

Biggs said Pet.ers asked that the story of his former job not be given to the newspapers because "it might the investigation." Biggs quoted Peters as saying he worked for Elkins about three years ago. Police said they plan lo check the man's story with Portland police. He is being held in city jail pending a hearing Monday on the vagrency charge. safety program. Grand awards the competion went to Deriot and Ferndale, Mich; Fort Worth, Texas, and the State of Kansas.

The Automobile Club of Virginia commended Capt. G. G. Secsey of the Petersburg Police Department for his efforts in connection with the pedestrian safety program in Petersburg. Tn judging, Petersburg earned especially high scores for accident records and uses, legislation and enforcement and engineering.

Other activities winning special notice from the judges included public information and education and organization. Petersburg has won the following awards in past AAA pedestrian programs: honorable men tion, 1954; honorable mention 1956; honorable mention, 1957 honorable mention, 1958 and sec ond place, 1959. Commenting on the award, Wes cott saluted the efforts of loca s.chool officials, traffic engineer: and police in connection with the local program. On the national level, Wescot pointed out. that pedestrian deaths registered a one per cent ineease last year.

Total fatalities for 196( were 7,850 as contrasted with 7,750 for the previous year. C. H. Candidate Withdraws Name Failure to pay his poll taxes on time has cost H. H.

Lewis a place on the ballot in the July 11 Democratic Primary in Colonial Heights. Lewis was one of three persons seeking the office of city sergeant. His withdrawal leaves incumbent Stewart Driskill and George J. Neeley for voters to select. A member of the electoral board of Colonial Heights said today that a routine check of qualified voters by the board disclosed that Lewis had not paid his poll taxes on time.

As the result of this action the ballot will include only the name of Driskill and Neeley. SA Provides Much Help This Year From January through May this year, the Salvation Army in Petersburg provided lodging fo 837 men and 36 women and chil dren among its other activities, i has been disclosed. The transien individuals received 1,621 meal and-142 articles of clothing. During the same period, loca families, numbering? 336, appliec for assistance and receive 150 grocery 15 fuel or ders, three for rent, 1,426 piece of clothing, 138 pairs of.shoes 60 large articles of furniture. In its youth work, the Peters burg Citadel provided 361 meet ings of various types and had an overall attendance of 5,995.

AdulL participated in 122 meeting, with attendance of 2,805. Capt. Pete Costas, command ing officer, pointed out that th Salvation. Army often finds "man down" but never consider him "out." This slogan, he point out has helped in the rehabilita tion of thousands. The post ha helped obtain employment fo many who have'sought assis tance and restored confidence many others.

The agency in Petersburg is member United Fund am cooperates fully with this group Spain. Receives Degree at RPI Neil R. Spain, of 1880 Fairfa recently received his 3E degree from Richmond Profess ional Institute. He is a graduate of Peters burg High School. heap political speech and name' ailing that reaches the depth of egredation." He a i the 'organization' reaches economy while prnc.Uc: ng extravagance," He referred! the "organization's" call for a 'return to the principles of In-' lividuals" and said: "as rs and supporters of Boothe-Boyd, we heartily agree with this We'are'iri avor of a change and a return Ho he people the right ''govern the counties, cities and towns hroughout the Commonwealth of: Virginia." Following Is Brabham's nent in full: "When supporters of the mar chine candidates invade the CK vie clubs, church yards and otlv- er assemblies, that is to expected by their of politics.

when -these followers, the frenzy and zeal of worshiping their "Golden Calf" he organization as Virginia Machine enter Bland- 'ord Church in cemetery on Petersburg Memorial Day, a -day ipnoring the Confederate dead, inviolate- to the people of Virginia. and the Southland, for a cheap political speech and name call-. ing, that reaches the depth of "degradation. In this a'ct 'of desperation, they have shown an utter lack of propriety, decency, and regard of facts. "In criticizing the loyal Democrats who support Stephens- Bpothe-Boyd, they betray their.

friends of last November and form a coalition with Judas and the sons of Eli. By, such claptrap, the'se fellow followers of the organization emulate two rahK hle-rousing 5 politicians of Soulh Carolina Cole Blease and ton Ed 1 Smith and" eulogize Thaddeus Stevens and his carpetbaggers rather than General Robert E. Lee. and the brave rnen and boys of the "The Comrades of the call for -a to 'the principles of individuals." dorsers -and supporters of. Stephens Boothe Boyd, we heartily agree with this statement, suggest that they 'start cleaning the Augean stables of the organization "the Virginia chine." The leader of this "Machine" who has stated Mussolini "was one great leaders of all time," -dictates to his followers and uses the Compensation short, ballot, and the tax gimmicks to whip the "Court House Gang" in line and to impoverish the 'cities and counties of Virginia.

"The organization preaches economy while practicing extravagance. This vindictive practices character assassination and name calling with the tactics of Mussolini and not by the Democratic principles and philosophy of Robert E. Lee and the great Thomas Jefferson. This machine and its' followers have prostituted the Democratic Party of Virginia by flagrant -violation of the pledge, the Primary, and its principles. "Yes we are; in favor of change and a return to the people the right to -govern in the counties, 'cities, and towns the Commomvealth of -Virginia.

Stephens, Mr. Boothe, and Mr. Boyd are men of exceptional ability, and each has a long, outstanding, and honorable career in the service of their fellowmen. They have-offered their services once again lo the people of Virginia. their competent leadership, ve feel confident that Virginia will once again return to its rightful place as the Mother State of the Union, and once more serve as a shining example to all the States of this Union that the principles of the founder of the Democratic Party Thomas Jefferson still live in the hearts of the people of this great State." 'Classified" News the Want Ad Pages KEEP COOL This summer wilth an air conditioner.

Is your budget limited and you feel you can't afford one? Don't you know that quite often there arc bargain priced air conditioners offered for sale in the Classified Pages of The Progress Index? Here is one that was sold recently. This ad fwas placed by Mrs. Carl M. Ivejr. ARD'S AIR rosnmoNEn n- TON.

7'A A I i S7.1. nir'. a-aasa. Read the bargains listed daily in the Classified Pajjes, use Classified Ads for things you have to sell. You get so muirh for so little cither way.

Dial 'He 2-3456 to place an ad. MONUMENT UNVEILED--The Rev. James L. Clements, pastor of Memorial Methodist Church (at microphone) delivers the dedicatory prayer at the unveiling a Ten Commandments monolith this morning on lawn of the Eagles Home on Franklin St. The monument was unveiled by W.

J. Fisher (right), a post worthy president of the local Eagle Aerie 882. In tha center (to the right), is R. Wilson Chcoley, state Eagle president. The monument was dedicated to the youth of Petersburg,.