74 Berryville and Clarke County to the Skyline Drive. One of the bank’s ads in the Clarke Courier in 1938 revealed statistics relative to that year: United States of America has 6% of the world’s area 7% of the world’s population 80% of all autos 60% of all telephone and telegraph facilities Controls ½ of the world’s energy Consumes 72% of world’s silk, 69% of crude petroleum and 56% of rubber Produces 70% of oil Produces 60% of wheat and cotton crops Produces 50% of copper and pig iron The point of the ad was that Bank of Clarke County pledged its continued efforts in the further development of our American system, which “has given us the highest standard of living in the world.” The resignation of Mr. Morrison (who accepted a job with Citizens Waynesboro Bank and Trust Company) on September 8, 1938 caused advancements to other employees and an opening for an assistant bookkeeper. President Bradford commended Mr. Morrison in the Board minutes - “I know that I do not have to assure you that (your resignation) was accepted with very great regret. Not only do we realize that from the standpoint of service and efficiency we are losing a most capable member of our staff but one whose personal attitude toward the patrons of the bank and the public generally has meant much in the advancement of our institution. More particularly, however, do we wish to express to you our sense of loss in parting with one whose association with the bank and all of its officers and officials has been so invariably pleasant and agreeable. You carry with you in your new field of service the good wishes and high regards of each and every one of us and the hope that health and happiness may be vouchsafed to you and yours in the years that lie ahead.” Mr. A. Garland Williams was named Trust Officer on September 29, 1938 to serve on a basis of 50% of the net profit from the department (up to $500) with a reduced schedule payment for anything over. Mr. Wilbur Feltner was also hired that day as a bookkeeper. New federal laws enacted during 1938 caused changes in the bank’s operating hours. The Bank started closing at 2:00 P.M. instead of 3:00 P.M. to avoid penalties for overtime. New weekly work hour limits were established at 44 hours. The American Bankers Association advised all banks to comply with the new Federal Wage and Hour Law due to humanitarian public sentiment in the country. 1939 saw the installation of new technology. A small model Recordak and a high-speed posting machine similar to one demonstrated at the Bank of Charles Town were installed. The Recordak was a photographic machine that supplied photos of customers’ check, statements, deposits and similar bank papers. It was also a valuable aid in preventing many frauds and canceled check scams which were prevalent at various times. Checks were dropped into a slot in