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The Farmville Herald And Farmer Leader
Farmville, Prince Edward County, Virginia
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Dabney Crews of Buckingham Central High School wins the Ruritan Club's 'Take It Easy Race' economy run last Tuesday, achieving 48.44 mpg over 52 miles in a 1954 Chevrolet for a $50 watch prize. He will represent Buckingham in the regional contest on Oct. 1.
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Take It Easy Race
Dabney Crews, of Buckingham Central High School, copped first prize in the Ruritan Club sponsored "Take It Easy Race" economy run last Tuesday.
Crews drove a 1954 Chevrolet over the 52 mile course averaging 48.44 plus ten miles per gallon. His prize was a $50 wrist watch.
Hot on his heels was Betty Bruce in a 1953 Ford. Her average was 48.26 plus ten miles per gallon. Bobby Orange was third with 47 plus ten miles per gallon.
Roy Duty finished fourth followed by Jimmie Blanks, Corson Spencer, Earl Seay, Temp Hanes and Jimmy Dunnavant.
Crews will represent Buckingham in the 14 county Lynchburg area contest Oct. 1.
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Last Tuesday
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Dabney Crews won first prize in the Ruritan Club sponsored 'Take It Easy Race' economy run, driving a 1954 Chevrolet over 52 miles averaging 48.44 plus ten miles per gallon, earning a $50 wrist watch. Betty Bruce placed second with 48.26 plus ten mpg in a 1953 Ford, Bobby Orange third with 47 plus ten mpg. Other finishers included Roy Duty fourth, followed by Jimmie Blanks, Corson Spencer, Earl Seay, Temp Hanes, and Jimmy Dunnavant. Crews will represent Buckingham in the 14-county Lynchburg area contest on Oct. 1.