THE WI NEWSLETTER


Editor: Roleta Smith Meredith Issue 34 June 2002




God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it...
Dad

~Author Unknown~






REMEMBER TO DISPLAY THE FLAG ON FLAG DAY
JUNE 14, 2002






RECEIVING THE WI NEWSLETTER

submitted by: Roleta Smith Meredith (WI '59)
Roleta1@aol.com


The newsletter notice is only sent to those who write to me with a request to be added to the mailing list. If you write and request to be added, I will share your address in the newsletter for your classmates and “old” friends to see. In doing so, your friends will be able to make contact with you.

I welcome all contributions for the newsletter. However, being the creator and editor, I get to select what makes it and what doesn't! That is my earned privilege! I try to use everything I receive. I will edit, correct (to the best of my ability) and help any contributors. No politics, ethnic jokes or religion discussed, please. I have my opinions on all of these and as far as I am concerned, my opinions are the best! I am sure you don’t want to hear me preach about my opinions. Sooooo, no one wants to hear yours either!

If you wish to be removed from the notification list write to me at Roleta1@aol.com

Thanks-THE EDITOR




NOTRE DAME CLASS OF 1960 PLANNING 60TH BIRTHDAY REUNION

submitted by: Steve Griffith (ND '60)
sgrif2393@aol.com

The Notre Dame Class of 1960 is having a reunion. We had our 40th class reunion two years ago and it was a lot of fun. Many of those who attended said it was more like a family reunion.

So, the reunion committee got together and decided to have another one this year. We will all be 60 years old this year, so we are calling it our 60th birthday class reunion.

The birthday / reunion is scheduled for the weekend of June 28, 29, and 30, 2002. Friday and Saturday we will be at "The Ordinary" and Sunday we will have Mass said by our classmate, Father Patsy Iaquinta, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Stonewood. If anyone wants to know more about it, they can contact me at this e-mail address. sgrif2393@aol.com




**NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE ** **NOTICE**NOTICE**

WI CLASS OF 1959---WI CLASS OF 1959--- WI CLASS OF 1959

REUNION PLANS

submitted by: Roleta Smith Meredith
Roleta1@aol.com

As you read this notice there are classmates planning the 45th class reunion to be held in Clarksburg in 2004. Everyone is needed to help. If you would be willing to help, please contact me at Roleta1@aol.com or Carolyn Pinella Warne at Wrmychsnut@aol.com.

Here is a list of those in that area who are working on the planning committee:
Carolyn Pinella Warne and Jerry Warne; Rosemary Grow Warne and Terry Warne; Anthony Julian; Rex Zickefoose; Patty Pferdihirt Wagner; Mickey and Bonnie Smith Mc Gowan; Charles Burkhammer; Phyllis Fittro Brown; Joy Gregorie Stalnaker; Bobbie Johnston Swisher; Hank Ross; Ronnie and Becky McClain Werner; Paula Brasseur Riley; Sharon Cottrill McGahan; Mark Garrett; and Becky Fragale Baldini.

Even though I am not in the area I am helping in any way needed. So come join the fun! Get in on the action from the beginning. Don’t miss a thing! Make that contact today!




STREETCAR WRECK IN NORTHVIEW

submitted by: Buzzy Floyd (VHS '56)
Floyds@lvcm.com



Buzzy wrote that he recognized Hooker Roberti, Punky Garrett, Jackie Wells, and Pete Perri (possibly.) Also, he thinks that is Lilly Morgan in the foreground with her arms crossed. She lived right on the corner of Hamill and 16th. Also, between Freddie Layman and Buzzy Floyd, it has been determined that the picture was taken about 1946-47. Do you recognize anyone in the picture? Write to Buzzy and tell him who you know!




OBITUTARIES


DAVID PAUL BELL

David Paul Bell, (WI '57) 63, of Columbia, Maryland, formerly of Clarksburg, W.Va., died Friday, May 3, 2002. He was born July 15, 1938, in Clarksburg, W.Va.

He worked in sales and was retired.

Survivors: Judith Lough Bell, wife, Columbia, Md.; David P. Bell Jr., son, Columbia, Md.; Debra Semmont, daughter, Columbia, Md.; William Derek Bell, son, Houston, TX; Elizabeth Bell, granddaughter, Columbia, Md., Payton Semmont, granddaughter, Columbia, Md., and Jordan Semmont, granddaughter, Columbia, Md.

Memorial donations can be made to Maryland Special Olympics.


PATRICK J. ENEIX

Patrick J. Eneix, age 71, , passed away Saturday, May 4, 2002, in Surfside Beach, SC.

Born August 7, 1930 in Littleton, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Wayne H. and Lydia R. Sturm Eneix. Mr. Eneix was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from Consolidated Natural Gas in Clarksburg, West Virginia, after 30 years of service. He was a member of the VFW and Elks Lodge 482 in Clarksburg. Eneix was preceded in death by 8 brothers, 1 sister and 2 children, Patricia and David Eneix.

Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Carolynn L.Harbert Eneix (WI '59); one son, Bill Eneix and his wife Rachel of Hickory, NC; two daughters, Gretchen Eneix of Monrovia, CA, Meredith Eneix of Surfside Beach, SC and three grandchildren, Erin, Ethan and Emma, all of Monrovia, CA.

Excerpts from The Clarksburg Telegram




TRIVIA PICTURE FOR MAY

NOW picture of The Masonic Temple
submitted by: Sharyn Cottrill McGahan (WI '59) mtmama@iolinc.net

For some the picture was very easy, for others it took a couple of guesses. It is the Masonic Temple on Pike Street in Clarksburg, WV. I am learning more about buildings in Clarksburg just by reading the e-mail contained within the WI newsletter. Read the following letters from some of our readers for more information on the Temple.


submitted by: Steve Griffith (ND '60)
SGriff2393@aol.com

The building to the left of the Masonic Lodge is the old Elks Club which has been vacated. A lot of the buildings on Pike Street between third and Fourth Street are gone. Will see what I can do about some pictures for you. KEEP REMINDING ME.

As for personal memories of the Masonic building, I was only in it twice in my life. Once was for a rifle match. There was a .22 rifle range in the basement. I think I might have gotten lucky and come in second place, but that was a long, long time ago. Jim Hornor took me down there to shoot. I can't remember the other reason for being in there, but I do remember the DeMolay clubroom in the rear. They were always shooting pool in there.



submitted by: Carris Harris (WI '51)
CarrisHH@aol.com

Looks to me like the Masonic Temple, but I don't remember the glass storefronts. I see the Tree of Life Synagogue on the right and the Elks Lodge on the left. In the rear at street level was the DeMolay clubroom where we members could go and hang for a game of pool, ping pong, or cards. Used to have the WI dances on the second floor. I never saw the inside of the Synagogue.



submitted by: Mary Stump Harrell (WI '55)
harrellm@earthlink.net

Isn't that the old Masonic Temple on Pike Street? On the right is the synagogue. Between the building in question and the synagogue is a lane that goes to the Central Garage, if memory serves. We used to park in the garage and walk down that alley on the way to the movies. On the left you can just see the Elks Club. If it is the Masonic Temple, I remember going there for dances. The building is on the south side of Pike, in the block that once held the Ritz and the Robinson Grand on the north side.

Again thanks for the work you do - this newsletter is terrific!



submitted by: Freddie Layman (VHS '46)
FGL46VHS@aol.com

Just finished reading you May newsletter.. Your trivia photo for the next edition is what is now known as the Masonic Temple. At one time the Shrine Club was housed there [1928]. This must be a photo from around 1915 give or take a little. I think the piano sign was for the former Charles M. Stieff, Inc. piano dealer. I believe the larger sign designates the Brook Tailoring Co. Not too sure. Part of the Elks Club can be seen on the left and the Jewish Temple on the right.



submitted by: Mary Sue Clark Spahr (WI '56)
MSSpahr@aol.com

This is another easy one. This is the Masonic Temple on Pike Street just across the alley from the synagogue. In addition to the adult Masonic fraternities, it also was home to DeMolay and Rainbow where I spent many wonderful hours of my high school years.

Little known to many was the fact that the NRA had a target shooting range in the basement of the building. I was one of many preteens who learned to shoot a rifle in that musty, dirty, old basement. In addition to shooting conventional bull's eye targets and trying to group the shots close to the center, we also indulged in the clandestine sport of shooting cockroaches that were so abundant in that musty, dirty, old basement. We would capture them, put them in empty shell boxes, hang them up with a clothespin fifty feet away, and fire. After about five rounds into the box, we would retrieve the game to see how much damage we had inflicted. In spite of the fact that there were numerous holes in the shell boxes, most of the roaches crawled out alive and went on about their business. It was at an early age that I realized just how hard it is to kill a cockroach.

But I digressed. Yes, it is the Masonic Temple.



submitted by: Buzzy Floyd (VHS '56)
floyds@lvcm.com

The building in the mystery picture is the Masonic Temple on West Pike Street at 5th. On the opposite corner of 5th and Pike is the Tree of Life Synagogue, a portion of which can be seen on the right. I think the Masonic Temple is a very secretive place. I was invited to a party in the basement once back in the early '60s, and felt I was intruding on something, not to mention the fear that they would be raided for selling liquor by the drink.

The following was in Bob'n'Along today, Bob Stealey's column in the Exponent/Telegram, under the heading, "Did you know...?" ... A tailoring company was located in the Masonic Temple on West Pike Street at one time? I wonder if Bob knows that they also sold pianos there, too.

And, the following is found on the City of Clarksburg web page under walking tour #2.

11. Masonic Temple - 427 West Pike Street This structure was built in 1911-14 with a neo-classical construction and Renaissance Revival elements. It has a beaded pediment on the front facade, supported by paneled pilasters. The Clarksburg Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star date back to 1814.

From the looks of the car in the foreground, the picture must have been taken shortly after it was completed in 1914.
BTW: Did you know that the Jewish Synagogue got its start in life as a Christian church? I'll bet that tree in the picture is the one that still stands there...or did the last time I saw it.

12. Tree of Life Synagogue - West Pike Street and Fifth Street The building was designed by Charles Hickman and constructed in 1881 for the Central Presbyterian Church who remodeled it in 1927. It was purchased in 1940 by the United Jewish Community.

TREE OF LIFE SYNAGOGUE
submitted by: Sharyn Cottrill McGahan (WI '59)




submitted by: Carolyn and Jerry Warne (WI '59)
Wrmychsnut@aol.com

This building looks like the Masonic Lodge Building to Jerry. Jerry was the Master of Lodge #155 for 3 years ... Hope we are right.



submitted by: Gary Weiner (WI '60)
cias@iolinc.net

The photo is of the Masonic Temple. It was taken before the sixth floor was added by the Scotttish Rite. A smaller floor above the sixth which had been used by the DeMolay and the Rainbow girls was also added. The ground floor at one time was the clubroom for the Masons but as the cost of upkeep grew, the clubroom was located upstairs and the old club room rented.

The DeMolay chapter was made up mostly of WI boys. There were some members from other area schools and some from further away who rarely participated. The Victory boys were more likely to join the Junior Odd Fellows. Up adjacent Fifth Street at the end was the DeMolay clubroom for years. The clubroom had a pool table, a ping pong table (atop the base of a pool table) and a shuffleboard table. Furniture on its last leg could be found there for a while and then be replaced by some other furniture needing tortured. As an inducement for newer member to return their memory work, they could be sent to the train station for a schedule, Cooks Restaurant for hot dogs and soda and other places.

There was a rifle range in the basement. The main person connected with the rifle range in my day was Dad Bever. When we were in school the membership was mostly Protestant with some Jews. At that time, the Vatican did not approve of secret organizations so Roman Catholics did not join. The Masonic attitude was if you don't want us, we don't want you. About 1969, changes occurred in Rome. While the church didn't say the boys could join, it stopped saying they couldn't and so they joined. There were no members of African descent. I don't know what the national policy is now. The local chapter is not that active.

There are two Masonic Lodges that meet in the building along with other associated organizations as well as the ladies lodge. The second floor is still rented out for banquets and dances.



submitted by: Jim Pulice (WI '62)
jpulice@msn.com

Roleta, the photo is old correct, but it is the Masonic Temple in Clarksburg. WI had many school dances there on Friday’s. The Elks Club was next to it. I’ve had great times in both buildings ......

THANK YOU GIRL FOR THE MEMORIES........GOOD WORK.




WHAT IS DEMOLAY?

DeMolay is an organization dedicated to preparing young men to lead successful, happy, and productive lives. Basing its approach on timeless principles and practical, hands-on experience, DeMolay opens doors for young men aged 12 to 21 by developing the civic awareness, personal responsibility and leadership skills so vitally needed in society today. DeMolay combines this serious mission with a fun approach that builds important bonds of friendship among members in more than 1,000 chapters worldwide.

DeMolay alumni include Walt Disney, John Wayne, Walter Cronkite, football Hall-of-Famer Fran Tarkenton, legendary Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne, news anchor David Goodnow and many others. Each has spoken eloquently of the life-changing benefit gained from their involvement in DeMolay.

The Order of the DeMolay in Clarksburg was (is) for teen boys. This organization was sponsored by the Masons but not part of them.



TRIVIA PICTURE FOR JUNE

submitted by: Judy Daugherty Kimler (WI '59)
jkimler@ezwv.com




Do you recognize this place? Would you like to guess? I will only print the correct guesses but if you guess wrong I will give you a hint and help you think a little harder. Can you share a memory with us?

Write Roleta1@aol.com




FOOTBALL PICTURE OF 1960

Editor’s note: I really thought some of you guys would have memories of those handsome young men in the picture we published. Sounds like they were some sort of Champions?

I wrote a large paragraph in the last newsletter about different aspects of football at WI…Not one of the readers wrote an article about any of the suggested topics…Hey, guys---I try to get different subjects in the newsletter, but it seems you don’t want to talk sports. I thought the picture would stir up some football memories for you. You sure talked football memories at the picnic in Florida!

Here are some we did hear from!

submitted by: Jim Pulice (WI '62)
jpulice@msn.com

The football photo is of the 1960 W. I. football team. I knew all the players, they were all hero's to me as I was a sophomore... they went on to win the State Championship that year. I was so proud of all those guys. Even today when I see (seeks) Bob Secret.... I’ve got to give him a hug....it’s called respect in Italian. Bob Secret no.35 was one of the greatest if not the greatest athlete to come out of W. I. He lettered in all sports starting his freshman year. He could have been All American easily. Many times I saw Bob take the football on a kick off and run for a touchdown. The only game lost that year was to Parkersburg (Big Red). I can remember the senior players crying after the game. I never forgot! You see I am in THE PHOTO, I am number 26, I was so proud to be in the presence of those CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!

During scrimmage I played across the line from John Madia number 45. He would look me in the eyes and would say things like; "This play I think I'll break both your arms", or "this play I think I will fracture your skull", or "this play I think I'll break all of your ribs". He out weighed me by about 100LBS. I'd look him straight in the eyes and say, "hell Mary full of grace the Lord is with Thee"

Gene Donaldson, was like a locomotive, many times I saw him running into the end zone for a touchdown carrying on his back, 3 players, trying to stop him !!!!!!!!!! Gene went on to play pro ball for several years, after college. A wonderful guy.

Editor’s note: Now to your surprise-the picture as printed in the May newsletter was from the a 1960 newspaper clipping and was contributed by Elaine Zabeau Norteman (ND '62) . The same picture appeared in the 1960 WI yearbook. Thanks to John Teter who studied the yearbook picture and researched the 1960, 1961 and 1962 yearbooks to find us names of those pictured. The yearbook only listed the last names of the boys.

Thanks to John for all the research work he did for this article. So, I will type the names here.. Go to the archives and look up the May 2002 newsletter and put these names with the picture… So here goes……Are you interested?

Front row-left to right---#11 John McFarlin, Tom Young, Harry Morris, #40 Bob Teter, #35 Bob Secret, #34 Gene Donaldson, #22 Chuck Furbee, #45 John Madia, #30 Jim Van Voorhis, #32 George Cinci

2nd row left to right- Jim Coffindaffer, Tom Tricot, Randy Coyner, Dave Kuhl, Norman Hinzman, Bob Barrett, William Arnett, Danny Pettrey, Lynn Lewark, Bob Swiger

3rd row- Bill Bowie, Williams, Miles, #36 Steve Toryak, #33 Richard Butch Elliott, #31 Junior Waugh, #20 Richard Malcom, #42 Tom Kerns, #24 Gary Dawson, #27 Jim Gallo

4th row left to right ---Bill Spears, Jim Pulice, Ralph Thorn, Clarence Grose, Wilson, Carl Shaffer, Smith, Roger Bowen, McClain, Floyd Leasburg

5th row---- Frank McGahan, C.J.Fetchero, Brooks “TRAINER” Gainer, Garrett, Coach Bill Moore, Assistant Coach Al Castellana, Jim Smith, Don Wyant

REMEMBER THEM NOW????




STUMP THE READER

    


Yes, the cutie in STUMP THE READER for May is Gloria Caurso Shafer, (WI Class of 1958). She married Mike Shafer of the same class and now lives in Bridgeport, WV. Thank you Gloria for contributing to the newsletter.


submitted by: Carol VanHorn Dean (WI '58)
DBLU2@aol.com

That sweet child looks like she could be Gloria Caruso. I hope I'm correct.



submitted by: Carolyn Pinella Warne (WI '59)
Wrmychsnut@aol.com

I think Gloria Caruso Shaffer and I go back several years.... isn't it funny how you can just know who it is when you have known a person for so long..??? Her daughter was in my son Stephen's class at Morgan School before they moved ...

Small World



submitted by: Nancy Norvell LaFleur (WI '57)
JRLNNL@aol.com

The picture in the May issue of the WI Newsletter is of my dearest and best friend Gloria Caruso Shafer. Our mothers were best friends and Gloria and I, in spite of many passing years and living great distances apart, have remained the best of friends. I feel really blessed to have a friend as true as Gloria. There are so many trite phrases to describe "best friends" but my definition of best friend is one with whom you can share your joys or your fears, trust with your deepest feelings, and know that she will always be there loving you in spite of your faults and shortcomings. Gloria is a unique and loving person and I am proud that she is "my best friend."

As always, I look forward to the newsletter each month and think you are a saint for all the work you do. Thanks for showing the picture of Gloria.




STUMP THE READER FOR JUNE



Do you know this sweet child? Can you identify the picture? Write Roleta1@aol.com with your guesses..




A TRIVIA QUESTION FROM A READER

Do you remember?

Who cooked mashed potatoes and gravy for WI kids for lunch every day at Rogers Drug Store?
How much did this dish cost?
Send your guesses to Roleta1@aol.com

Answer next month so get your guesses in now. When you name the person, tell us a memory also.




LET'S HAVE A SING ALONG

It has been several months since I last asked you to tune up your voices, clear out those cob webs and sing along with me: I think you know the tune....here are the words:

FAR ABOVE THE FLOWING WATERS, WITH ITS WAVES SO BLUE.
STANDS OUR GLORIOUS ALMA MATER... WONDERFUL TO VIEW.
HIGH SCHOOL DAYS WILL SOON BE OVER, HAIL TO THEE WE PRAISE,
HAIL TO THEE OUR ALMA MATER, HAIL, OH, HAIL W. I.




Okay, for you Victory grads here is your turn to sing...And ND and RW--you guys just hum along, and send me the words for your Alma Mater for another time!

Hail, Alma Mater
Hail, Hail to thee
Dear in our memories
You'll always be
Within VICTORY'S portals
Friendship so loyal so true
Hail, dear old VICTORY, hail, hail to you.

All through the years
Your name will be
Symbol of honor and loyalty
Deep our devotion to friends
So faithful, so true
Hail VICTORY HIGH SCHOOL; hail, hail to you.




NEW E-MAIL ADDRESSES

Bob Swats (WI '61) rhswats@hotmail.com
Elizabeth Smouse Griffin (WI '49) Emurphyeliz@aol.com
George Cinci (WI '60) GCinci@msn.com
Carol Findley Cinci (WI '64) GCinci@msn.com
Betty Jane Carr Krombeck (WI '57) Bettyinva@comcast.net
Martha Pulice Williams (WI '64) mwilliams9@msn.com
Wayne White (WI '60) WaynePawco@aol.com
Frances Jean Kroll White (WI '60) WaynePawco@aol.com
Hank Mayer, Jr. (WI '56) mpranch@earthlink.net
Lynn Corder (RW '54) WVLynn@aol.com
Lyle Corder (RW '57) WVLyle@aol.com
Joyce Ogren Devine (WI '45) Jodyvine@aol.com
Arnold Kuhl (WI '60) Necco9945@hotmail.com
Joanne Westfall Simpson-Tetrick (WI '52) Fragilegranny34@aol.com
Harriet Murphy Pansing (WI '57) hpansing@earthlink.net
Jeannie Peet Schneider
(Do you remember Jeannie?
She went to Morgan and
Central with the class of '59)		 Opalll@aol.com --three small LLL 's in a row

E-MAIL ADDRESS CHANGES

Betty Beverlin Miller (WI '48) betts08@comcast.net
Jerry Belt (WI '59) tubelts@comcast.net
Randy Moodispaugh (WI '59) Moodis@aol.com
Sally Moshein Solomon (WI '59) Sally.Solomon@attbi.com
Terry and Rosemary Grow Warne (WI '59) Warne02@aol.com

E-MAIL ADDRESS CORRECTION
I had Jane's husband's address listed for her...this is her address:

Jane Byrnside Anderson (WI '56) eanders324@earthlink.net
Ron Love (RW '54) RLove17783@aol.com




FRIENDS

picture submitted by: Fred Alvaro (WI '59)
Falvaro59@aol.com



Gene Donaldson and Bob Secret graduated from WI in 1960. Fred Alvaro graduated in 1959. All played football, basketball and track together at W.I. and competed against each other in the summer months in baseball. Bob received a full scholarship to Notre Dame, Gene to Purdue and Fred went to Potomac State.

The picture was taken during the Black Heritage Festival in Clarksburg in September of 2001. This festival is held annually in front of the former Kelly Miller School on Water Street




WEST NILE VIRUS MAP


This site may be of interest to some of you. I suggest all take a look.

http://cindi.usgs.gov/hazard/event/west_nile/west_nile.html





WANT TO SEE SOME FRIENDS?

Want to get together with some friends? Want to see an old neighbor? Want to see someone from another class? Want to eat some West Virginia cooking? Here is an opportunity. I remember last year the delicious meatballs, the pepperoni rolls, Oliverio’s peppers, the homemade apple cake and so many other mouthwatering foods.

The Florida Picnic is such a success that we have a couple of readers located in Clarksburg who have started a picnic in Clarksburg--for the northern half of the eastern seacoast. Last year it was fairly well attended but this year it should be twice as big! All of you people located close Clarksburg should mark your calendar and be there! I attended last year. My husband and I drove 4-1/2 hours to get there but it was a lot of fun. I saw people that I haven't seen in about 40 years or more, talk about memories! Maybe you can visit some friends or relatives in the area at the same time.

Here is what you have to do---contact Joy and make your reservations, bring a covered dish and your own drinks. Is that too difficult? If so, contact me---I will work with you on that! Oh, and there will be a "pass the hat" style collection for donations to help defray the cost of the picnic. If you have some old high school memorabilia bring it along. This picnic is open to anyone. The date is August 24, 2002. Tell your neighbors, tell your friends, tell your relatives--and what is that old saying TELL A WOMAN?

Want to know the place? Want to know the time? The contact for further information is Joy Gregorie Stalnaker hcpd@hackerscreek.com. or you people in Clarksburg just give her a call. Make your reservations today. Joy needs to know how many plates and forks to provide!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!


  GRANDMA OF 10        



born 5/20/2002 - 6 lb 15 oz - 20" long

Proud Mother and Dad ...... Lt. & Mrs. JW "Bil" McGahan III
Proud Grandparents ..... Jim and Sharyn Cottrill (WI '59) McGahan

By the way...believe it or not...this picture was taken at only 7 hours old....
Our niece had a daughter 17 mins. later in Cabel-Huntington Hospital.

We really like to share things.... Sharyn

    Alana Tegan McGahan




ANOTHER GRANDCHILD

submitted by: Jean Wells Himmel (WI '59)
dan-jeanhimmel@starpower.net


Another grandchild in the Himmel family. Danielle Rose Himmel was born on April 18, 2002. She had some problems in the beginning and spent a week in the hospital, but she is home with her sister, Jacquelyn (18 months) and is doing well. This makes 18 including both families and the step-grandchildren.




FIRST GRANDSON

submitted by: Bill and Harriett Danley Van Voorhis (WI '58)
bill.vanvoorhis@mail.wvu.edu



Pictured above is Dylan VanVoorhis, first grandson of Harriett and Bill Van Voorhis (WI '58). Dylan will be 1 year old in August.

Bill and Harriett also have 2 granddaughters.





PICTURES

Do you have some pictures you would like to share but don't want to give away? Well, I respect your property. I just want to borrow your pictures. I will scan them and mail them back to you ASAP...within a day or two they will be returning to you via mail.

Thanks so much to Jim Alvaro who mailed me some pictures he took at the winter picnic and some he took at a class reunion. I scanned them and mailed them back to him. Now everyone can share the good times through his pictures.



CAN YOU REMEMBER?

Who were "FOWLER AND SMITH?” These were two names that contributed to our education. Hint--not one of your teachers or principals. Write your guesses to Roleta1@aol.com




BIRTHDAYS

Here are some birthdays for June. Write and wish your friend a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

June 3      Anne Pears Jones (WI '58)             Anannaj@aol.com
June 4      Steve Limbers (WI '57)                   Limberses@cs.com
June 22    Roleta Smith Meredith (WI '59)      Roleta1@aol.com
June 30    Steve Griffith (ND '60)                    Sgriff2393@aol.com

I can't believe we don't have any wedding anniversaries in the marrying month of June. Someone' s holding out! Send your birthdays and anniversaries to Gary Weiner at cias@iolinc.net



pictures submitted by: James Alvaro (WI '56)
JAlvaro@aol.com

See all the friends gathered to have some fun chatting about our memories? Well, you can experience the same thing! Just attend one of the picnics. The next one is the Clarksburg SUMMER Picnic held in Clarksburg!

Pictured above are left to right----Tom Allen (WI '57), Augie Malfregot (WI '56) and Biss Hutson (WI '57)



Pictured above chatting at the Winter Clarksburg Picnic held in Sarasota, Florida are
left to right:Don Cinci (WI '56), Buck Tustin (WI '55) and Bud Smith (WI '55).






HAVE YOU SEEN OUR MISSING RUG?

The Class of 1959 has a missing blue and gold HILLTOPPER carpet runner. After the 1999 Class reunion Phyllis Fittro Brown loaned the carpet to someone to use for their class reunion. There is also a HILLTOPPER spirit sheet that was airbrushed by Jerry Warne. Have you seen either of these? Do you have them stored someplace or do you know who might have them? Now the Class of 1959 is planning their next class reunion and they need these 2 items returned to them.

Please either call or e-mail one of these ladies:

Carolyn Pinella Warne wrmychsnut@aol.com
Sharyn Cottrill McGahan mtmama@iolinc.net
or
Roleta Roleta1@aol.com

THANKS




Editor’s note: Remember Mr. Coplin Corder, 7th grade--Central--home room teacher / science (shop for the guys)? Many of us have discussed how much we loved that man. Well, I received e-mails from his sons. Will you write to the newsletter about your experiences and opinions about Mr. Corder? We will do a section on him in the July issue. His 2 sons, Lynn and Lyle, will enjoy reading your comments. Just write Roleta1@aol.com. Send any pictures you have too. Now don't forget. Make a note to do it as soon as you are through reading the newsletter!


submitted by: Lynn Corder (RW '54)
Wvlynn@aol.com

I was told about your newsletter and found the May issue and read every word. Although I went to RW I knew many of the people who sent in e-mails. I was surprised to see the picture of the group in Florida. I knew Jim and Fred Alvaro as well as the Clark sisters. A group of RW grads have been getting together in Florida during the month of February the last couple years and plan to again next February. I would be glad to provide anyone with the details for next year if you are interested. Any grad from a Harrison County school is welcome to join us. Any WI graduate who went to Central Jr High School may remember my dad, Coplin Corder as he taught shop there for more than 30 years. Although I have not left Harrison County except for a couple years it is great to see and hear from people from way back when. Please add me to your newsletter list and I will look forward to the next one.



submitted by: Lyle Corder (RW '57)
Wvlyle@aol.com

I am Lynn's younger brother. He sent me a copy of the nice email you wrote him about dad. Yes, all the boys and some of the girls remember dad. He was an excellent shop teacher; the students built a lot of nice stuff.

I saw your item on Mr. Lowther. My friend, Bud Zinn, has taken care of him for years. His mind is good sometimes and not so good the rest of the time. He loaned dad money for me to buy my first car after I got married. Like my brother I live in Bridgeport.

I ran into Dr. J. B. Wilfong today and am going to send him your site address. I started at WVU with his brother Ed.

My hobby is genealogy and I am interested in the history of Harrison Co. So, I love your old pictures. I am trying to find a pic of the Patton Airfield that was located on Rt 20 near Craigmore; Bel Meadows Country Club is located there now. I know it was there from about 1920-65.



submitted by: Nancy Norvell LaFleur (WI '57)
JRLNNL@AOL.COM

I am so sorry about not adding the year I graduated. It was 1957. After I whipped off the message to you, I remember about adding the year. Alas, I was deep into other tasks and did not get back to the computer.

I also wanted to tell you that Gary and Carol Robey sent me a note about Dave Bell. So sad (and scary) when you lose one of your classmates. He was much too young to leave this world. Were it not for your work on the newsletter, many of the class of '57 would not have known about Dave's passing in time to send Judy and family a note of sympathy.

Thank you for all your hard work and please know that it is very much appreciated.

Hope you are having a really great day.



submitted by: Carris Harris (WI '51)
CarrisHH@aol.com

Roleta, I am now musing over where the all-time best sandwich in Clarksburg was (is) found, not counting chili dogs of course, that's another thing. I'll let you know. Would like to hear others' choices, also.

Editor’s note: Please send your choice for the best sandwich to Roleta1@aol.com---we are all interested in your vote! Here are a few I remember: A few great sandwiches served back in the dark ages when I was in WI . One was made by Rufus (now our famous Rufus--but what was his last name?) He would make a grilled cheese sandwich and then open it up and put lettuce and tomato on it before serving. (Maybe cost 10 cents) ...try as I may I can't get it to taste as good. Another one would be a toasted ham salad sandwich with lettuce served at Woolworth's lunch counter. Oh, then there are the hoagies from Twin Oaks. But can anything top a Sanitary Hot Dog? Send your vote today. Let's explore this subject!



submitted by: Harriet Murphy Pansing (WI '57)
hpansing@earthlink.net

I was in Clarksburg a couple of weeks ago at the old "Wonder Bar" and met Tommy Lee and former WI graduates to my surprise. Marilyn Hurst Lee has sent me your email address and said that you published a WI newsletter every month.

My name is Harriet Murphy Pansing. I am a graduate of WI with the class 1957 My only child is working for Capitol Records in LA at the age of 27. I spend all my time riding horses, golfing, bowling and traveling. I would like to see everyone again the next time WI graduates get together in W.Va. or Florida.

Thanks a lot



submitted by: David Lawrence Kinney (WI '51)
djkinney@dnet.net

I want to congratulate y'all on another great newsletter. I especially liked Pinky House's article on Dailey's Boston Cream Pie. Now that was a slice of heaven. When it was under the old skating rink, we would stop in after skating & have some pie.

The trivia picture is the Masonic Temple, I believe. The Bldg. to the left would be the Elks Lodge.

Do you always have the winter reunion in Sarasota? Is it always the first Sat. in Mar.? I lived in Sarasota for 34 years & winter there every year from the middle of Dec. until the first part of Mar. I would like to include the picnic in our stay.

I was in the W.I. Marching, Concert, & Pep Band. I played 3rd. chair 1st. clarinet. I would like to hear from some of the members sometime. Hank Mayer not only taught me music but how to act in life. I have fond memories of him.

That’s all for now.

Editor’s note:Yes, my Clarksburg Winter Picnic is held in Sarasota the first Saturday of March. Mark your calendar and make your plans now--March 1, 2003. Plan on it this year! Maybe we will get there before the winds!



submitted by: John Teter (WI '61)
JATeter@aol.com

GOOD ISSUE. I hope that you and/or Judy are planning to attend the picnic in August this year, as I am clearing my PLATE to be there. I am also going to encourage my classmates to join in the fun.

Editor's note: Come one come all to the Summer Clarksburg Picnic..being held on August 24, 2002 in Clarksburg-- see the article in this newsletter for reservation details.



submitted by: Maureen Quinn Colasessano (WI '59)
Quinn1118@cs.com

Seeing Beth Twigg's name on the newsletter brought back many fond memories of her yearly "Slumber Party". Her mom had a huge pot of very delicious sloppy joe"s cookin' in the kitchen and we always had a great time, let's hear from some of you who attended these infamous slumber parties!! It was a "baby doll nightie" nite!!!!!



submitted by: Don Cinci (WI '56)
DonCinci@aol.com

Great newsletter. We really enjoy the info.

The building on page 4 looks like the sign says Blands. The piece of the building to the left looks like the ELKS LODGE and to the right the Jewish Temple. The alley between is 5th street coming from main, by the phone co. The building is the Masonic Lodge.

At our home when my dad was alive I recovered the W. I. year book of I believe 1914 I think this was the yr. my aunt graduated. She went to Towers then the high school and WI was then opened in 1914. The president of the condo behind my apartments was from Clarksburg and I remember sharing the yr. book with him since he graduated the same year. I will look for it. Usually I returned things back to where they came from. I hope it is here somewhere, though.

My wife Nancy is a Victory grad of 1955 and enjoys reading the NEWSLETTER to see info from the Victory grads.

I am surprised no one mentioned Mothers Day was founded by a lady from Grafton. So Happy Mother’s Day.

Editor's note: Mother's Day was founded by Ann Jarvis in Grafton, WV. in 1907 as a tribute to her mother. President Woodrow Wilson made it an official date in 1914. This newsletter had a large article on this event in the May, 2001 issue. Some of you are new readers but we certainly didn't forget Ann.



submitted by: Buzz Floyd (VHS '56)
floyds@lvcm.com

The newsletter this month brought back a flood of good memories-the mystery picture is the Masonic Temple.

I never had many opportunities to eat Mrs. Dailey's Boston Cream Pie, but I can still taste it anyway. I have searched for something like it for over 40 years to no avail. It drives my wife crazy. She gave up and made me a very good one not long ago, and I really enjoyed it. But, I still have an addiction to the ones from Dailey’s.

Also, I'd like to thank you for using my "Requiem". That piece just goes to show you what can happen when you eat too much spicy Chinese food before bedtime. Must have been the MSG.

Carol and I have been ordering Oliverio's Peppers by phone for years. Once, in Clarksburg, we bought a case, and Mr.. Oliverio graciously gave us a tour of the plant. One of the uses we have for them is on spaghetti. Now and then I actually make sauce, but we usually just mix a jar of peppers with some Paul Newman's most of the time, and it works great. I plan to get a case and treat my fellow state employees to hot pepper sandwiches one of these days. They are also great cooked with Italian sausage.

I had forgotten about the draft card lady. I remember how excited we all were to get our draft card so we could legally buy beer, except we had to face the draft card lady first. Plus, in my case anyway, even though I was legally old enough, my dad would have killed me if he knew I drank beer.

Jim Alvaro mentioned the Parish House sock hops. Does anyone remember climbing up the ladder through a trap door to get to the basketball court in the attic? A scary experience for little people, but anything for basketball. And, there was mention of Roushes Fruit Market where my dad worked before I was born, and later he got me a summer job there. As a VHS grad, I sure remember a lot of people from WI that were mentioned this month. For instance, it doesn't look to me like Judy Daugherty has changed much at all from what I can recall. Sorry to hear about Jim Warrens’ surgery. Except when he was beating us, I used to (grudgingly) enjoy watching him play basketball. I enjoyed it better at WVU since we were then on the same side.

Keep the newsletters coming.



submitted by: Elizabeth Smouse Griffin (WI '49)
emurphyeliz@aol.com

Roleta, I would like to have my name added to the email list to receive the WI newsletter. I am a graduate of Washington Irving (1949). Both my sisters are receiving the newsletter and I was able to enjoy going over it recently while visiting.

Mary Lee (Smouse) Griffin and I both graduated together.

This web site is a great way to keep in touch and renew memories of class mates. You do a wonderful job.

Looking forward to the next issue.



submitted by: Betty Carr Krambeck (WI '57)
bettyinva@comcast.net

I am Betty Jane Carr Krambeck. I graduated from WI in 1957 and went on to Fairmont State. My husband, 3 children and I had lived in New Jersey for the past 30 years. We moved w/o children to Virginia 2 years ago.

Elizabeth Teter Akin connected me to the newsletter. You are doing such a fabulous job. It is so great to read about my old classmates. I will certainly try to get in for the August 24th celebration. I still have family in Clarksburg and come in for visits.

Hope to hear from some of the class of '57.



submitted by: Joyce Ogren Devine (WI '45)
Jodyvine@aol.com

I graduated from WI in 1945. I went to Washington D.C. after that, to work with the Red Cross. (War was still on.) Married my Navy Guy in July 1945, He was discharged from the service in Oct. 1945 and we bought a home in Falconer, NY. He worked for the Jamestown City Water Works. I worked in several offices as a bookkeeper until 1969. I then went to Community college and received the beginning of my Bachelor's Degree which I finished at the University of New York in Fredonia, NY. Received my Master's in Reading from Edinboro University in PA in 1947 and began teaching school that year. Decided I liked to teach Business Subjects best so went back to school and earned my Degree in Business Administration and continued to teach business subjects in the Falconer, NY and Jamestown, NY School systems. We moved to Las Vegas in 1981 when my husband retired and I continued to substitute in the Clark County School System in Nevada. We lived there for sixteen years. Enjoyed being retired somewhat and able to travel during those years around the United States in our Dolphin Mini motorhome.

We have four children, eight grand children and two great grandchildren. We live all in different towns around the US. My husband died in 1997. I am busy in several groups of knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, play dominos, cards and read every thing that I can possibly find time to read.

I would love to hear from any one of the Class of 1945. While in Clarksburg, my parents lived on Liberty Street. Across the river from where the VA hospital was built. I can remember ice skating on the river during the coldest winter experienced in Clarksburg for many years. I also remember the river overflowing its banks and coming up on Liberty Street to the steps up to the house.

Thank you for answering my question so quickly. I know that my brothers enjoy going to Clarksburg and Florida for reunions being held by various classes from WI and I did go to one reunion that was held in honor of Ms. Yoke. She was a marvelous teacher. Although I only went to school one year in WI, I had a lot of friends and would enjoy seeing them and hearing how the world is treating them now.




HOT DOGS

submitted by: Joy Gregorie Stalnaker (WI '59)
joy@hackerscreek.com

I don't remember if you've used hot dog recipes before. . . but there's one on http://www.westondemocrat.com/. Click on the George Anderson logo in top left corner. Anderson's Hot Dogs were Weston's favorites.



submitted by: Mary Stump Harrell (WI '55)
harrellm@earthlink.net

By the way - all this hot dog talk is interesting. We used to go to the East End Lunch for hot dogs that were ten cents each. (Across the street was Oliverio's - with equally great hot dogs - is this the same family as the peppers folks?) These hot dogs were the BEST and there was no cole slaw on them. Just that wonderful chili - and onions - mustard if you requested it. I have a recipe that was given to me in the late 70's, purportedly a copy of the world's finest hot dog chili. Here it is:

WI FOOTBALL MOTHER'S HOT DOG CHILI (so it says)

1 lb ground beef
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 6oz can tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon pepper


Put meat in pan and cover with hot tap water. Use your hands to break the meat up, then bring to a fast boil. Reduce heat, stir to eliminate chunks. Simmer 1/2 hour. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered several hours. Refrigerate and take off fat.




GREAT HOT DOGS

submitted by: Roleta Smith Meredith
Roleta1@aol.com


On a Memorial Day weekend trip to West Virginia, I was told to check out the hot dogs at a little place in Fairmont, West Virginia. Boy, did I find a winner! Anyone in the area of Fairmont should stop at this hot dog stand! It is worth a drive to get a great hot dog. This is the kind I remember eating when I lived in West Virginia. Hot dogs are offered as mild, medium or hot. I tried half a hot one---too hot for me. I tried half a medium one with onions and mustard and found it delicious. The price is 89 cents each. (Cole slaw is offered at 30 cents extra---I really don’t remember ever eating a hot dog with cole slaw.) Drinks are 99 cents. So you can eat a great meal for under $5.00. The name of the restaurant is “WOODY'S” the address is 801 Morgantown Avenue; Fairmont, West Virginia 26554. Phone 304-366-4009. The owner is Craig Steele, He is the man working behind the counter. Tell him I said “Hi!”



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READ ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA
Do you love to look at pictures of our home state? Like to read about places in West Virginia? In the March issue of the "WONDERFUL WEST VIRGINIA" magazine there was an article about OLIVERIO'S PEPPERS and an interview with Frankie Oliverio the owner. You can subscribe for three years for $40.00 or one year for $15.00. Call 1-800-225-5982 or visit their web site at http://www.wonderfulwv.com. I think you will find this subscription to be a great deal.




REMEMBER YOUR WEST VIRGINIA HISTORY?

JUNE 20, IS WEST VIRGINIA DAY.




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