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16DAILY NEWS RECORD, HARR ISONBURG, VIRGIN!AWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1971EighthBookPublishedByPresident OfEMCEastern Mennonite College President Myron S. Augsburger’s eighth book, a historical novel entitled The Broken Chalice, has just come off the press.The 136-page hardback was published by Herald Press in Scottdale, Pa. and centers around a 16th Century Anabaptist (Mennonite) heroine who becomes a martyr for her faith.Set in old Flanders in theNetherlands, The Broken Chalice focuses on the widespread persecution of Anabaptists by Catholic and State Reformed churchthe wake of thefrom the contents of their letters to friends, family, or churcharound historical happenings. Artist Edwin B. Wallace ofMgroup.The author relied heavily on two major works, the Martyr’s Mirror and the Complete Writings of Menno Simons. He quotes frequently from these sources as he weaves his storyRoanoke, illustrated The Broken Chalice with seven penciled sketches. Jan Gleysteen, a native of the Netherlands and a HeraldPress artist, highlighted the inside covers with a map of the Netherlands in the 16th century.Page Co. Schoolsgroups in Reformation. Many died by (frowning, burning, stabbing and other methods.Prepare To OpenDr. Augsburger said that he“sought to re-express theAnabaptists’ faith for today’s reader. Having expressed some-of the movement inthing ot me movement in a previous novel. Pilgrim Aflame, this second one was written torepresentmovement.”women of theThe EMC president labeled his latest work “fictionized history.” He said that the “leading characters were actual persons, and themajor events actually happened according to information gleanedLURAY—The Page County School Board greeted a new school year and a new school board clerk at its meeting Monday night.Mrs. Jacqueline Kayan of Luray, former executive secretary of the Page County Selective Service Board, officially assumed duties as school board clerk at the Monday night session.She succeeds Mrs. Eugene McCauley, who resigned to joinner husband at Hagerstown, Md., where he has been promoted and transferred by Potomac Edison.School Superintendent Jack Harner reported that school opening plans are “in good shape for this time of year.” He noted that one late vacancy was created in mathematics at Luray High School, but that severalunderprospectssideration.a r vcon-meriCan.rustic, chctrrrtiry^ prioV3 toourhOmlt;2■Ikelt;31U(Lrrse. r i C a na. roue— foe*.a.'f' —icrr\ Xn + eri'or5iUa..Pre-school conferences begin Aug. 24 and students will report Aug. 30.Schools will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, for the Labor Day holiday.After hearing the superintendent’s report, the school board approved distribution of funds previously appropriated for several maintenance projects and additional instructional materials at each of the county’s schools. The projects accounted for about $35,000 of the propriated $48,835 amount.A new school lunch policy, allowing free and reduced-price meals based on family size and income, was adopted.The board also approved purchase through the state agency for purchasing and supplies of two used cars to replace older models used for school purposes.ap-\■*V'X N xv -v ^ -x* SX^. -V % x- ^ *s v . n*x y■ *«'ANiO*Y. \s'-isA • •1'v\ vV x xvi■ * #■ X v *Vv# -* V* k^ -X \V Yf r\.V• iv .V* V'SV •''*'* ■f'K , fv.\Xv.. - -r :v v J: '' 'W. i 'if ,x; -'T . • %•5c '-X I j A x x M? Ye v VV *v s-lt;1 * I1•X iy' V: A- ' A X? . -X: ? 5 A ' *w-' X w ' •' ... ' vf-^ ^ ■ * * * . ****.... V.SN3»»-’- ^ WX:- yV' i-aX^ .. XjvI/'•Si■J.,•-VitvW^Vv-vyS-''. .• N*- yvJ•mfr--#X .v' V-VS*Xv Xv - . '• '?.wX*$$*siff IB A|mA|knews- k ecorp rfwfoHOT DAY’S WORK - B. L. Lambert of 548Norwood St., Harrisonburg wipes his face as he turns up part of the 18 bushels of potatoes he dug from his garden Tuesday. He completed the job despite the 91-degree temperature which made it the hottest day in more than a month.Blue Ridge OffersElectronics StudyWEYERS CAVESeveralelectronics courses, ranging from basics to advanced study, will be offered in night classes at Blue Ridge Community Collegethis fall.Atkins ReceivesLong SuspensionCaroll Van Atkins, 20, and Randal Lane Hensley, 18, both of Elkton were fined $100 each and sentenced to six months in jailMonday in Rockingham County Court after being convicted oftrespassing.Five months of Atkins’ sentence was suspended, but only four months of Hensley’s. TheDaily News-Record incorrectly reported Tuesday that four months of Atkins was suspendedand five of Hensley’s.It also was incorrectly reportedthat Judge John A. Paul saidAtkins’ prior record was poor. Hie judge said that Hensley’s record was poor.The two youths had been charged with a May 22 break-in at Frazier’s Rooms and Apartments in Elkton but the charge was reduced to trespassing on a motion by Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Marvin Hillsman.They also were placed on a year’s good behavior.Thief Takes Truck,Abandons $2,600NORFOLK (AP) - Sunday night, a thief stole a truck from the home of Pascal T. Barber, owner of a refrigeration service.Monday afternoon, the truckwas found abandoned.Intact, in a bank bag in a locked compartment under the seat, was $2,100 in cash and $500 in checks, left there by Barber.Electricity I will be offered Tuesday and Thursday evenings and is the first course in thefundamentals of electricity. The course is mainly laboratory work and is open to everyone who is interested in beginning a program of study in electronics, said Jack Songer, head of the electronics technology department.Electronics I will also be taught Tuesday and Thursday evenings and is for people who have a sound foundation in electricity. Electronics will be offeredMondayandevenings. It iscourse for students who have a good knowledge of tube andtransistor electronics.Wednesday an advancedThe final evening electronics course during the fall quarter is Electrical Shop I. This course will be devoted to practical shop skills such as soldering, chasisconstruction and wiring, electronic component identificationand use of equipment.This course is for students who have never worked in electronicsbut would like to know how tobuild a simple radio and learn about electronics.These are but a few of the 50evening classes which will be offered at Blue Ridge startingSept. 22.Grottoes CouncilLacks QuorumGROTTOES — Hie Grottoes Town Council could not meetTuesday night because it lackedquorum.Mayor Austin Kirby and three council members were present, but one more councilman was needed.The town budget for the coming fiscal year will be presented to the council at its rescheduledThursday—-Werner Visits
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Wed, Aug 11, 1971
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