THE WI NEWSLETTER 05/04

THE WI NEWSLETTER

Editor: Roleta Smith Meredith

Issue 57

May 2004

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY GRANDMOTHER

Remember the assignment for May was to write about your grandmother?

From: Victor Meredith (son of Roleta and Bill)

It's unfortunate that I have lost both sets of my grandparents. Only my mother’s father lived long enough to see me as an adult and enjoy his great grandchildren. In thinking back about my grandmothers (“mamaws”), I found it hard to really remember any one particular thing. Sure I remember my Mamaw Meredith whistling all the time, in fact I am pretty sure that is the legacy she has left me as I tend to whistle all the time too. I also remember her saying I looked like "the preacher’s son" when I got dressed in my "Sunday best". I remember being at my Mamaw Smith's on numerous occasions for "regular" visits and most if not all the major holidays as well as spending a week or so at her home for a few of my adolescent summers. The funniest thing I do remember is her popping out her top plate when she sneezed once while we were all at her home for a Christmas get together. Man was she embarrassed. It's sad that only when I am asked about them that I really stop and think about them. However, I do know one thing, they must have been pretty wonderful mothers all of their lives because they raised two of my favorite people, Mom and Dad.

Happy Mothers Day.....Mom

submitted by: Sandra Zickefoose Lindke (WI '56)
aslindke@worldnet.att.net
What a great newsletter! Sorry we missed such a great reunion picnic. It sounds like everyone had a good time. The story about the train, by Judy Noe Ashland, was great. Like my brother Rex, I remember the trains using the old streetcar tracks for switching. My bedroom was right by the tracks. They made such a loud bang and would shake the house when they stopped and started. At night the flares made our room look like it was on fire. This month’s story about grandma was a hit too. Whenever I smell cucumbers or see a sugar cookie I think of my grandma. Those were the things I can remember from her kitchen. I used to sit snuggled up to her on the porch swing while she churned butter. My grandparent’s house was my favorite place to be. I spent all my very youthful summers at their home in Buckhannon. She has been gone a long time, but I still miss her. Judy Noe Ashland should do more with her writing. She has a gift and can do wonders with words. Reach for the stars and share your gift with more than just the newsletter. You go girl!

EDITOR’S NOTE: I hope Judy is published in some big name household magazine sometime…but I also hope she doesn’t forget the newsletter. I enjoy her stories and the way she writes.

REMEMBERING MOTHER
submitted by: Judy Noe Ashland (ND '57)
Jujubee40@aol.com
Aftter receiving a note from Roleta about the May newsletter, I began thinking that May is the month we celebrate motherhood. I am, as I am sure many of you are, a mother. I guess I never thought a great deal about this station in life, but in light of all the attention that is paid to Sweethearts Day, Recently Divorced Day, Pigs Day and all the other nonsensical celebrations, it seems only fitting to set aside an entire day to acknowledge the keystone of family life. This is certainly not intended to belittle fathers, but let's face it, guys, mothers are supreme. We endure pregnancies and childbirth during which the sympathetic mate tries to support us by experiencing sympathy pains. Clue: it doesn't help! We somehow make it through night feedings, colic, spit ups, the terrible twos and the continual fights between siblings. At last the day arrives when the kids go to school ! Freedom at last! Wrong! PTO meetings, school money making drives, room mothers, parties, disputes with other kids, the dreaded school bus where kids learn more than they ever need to know. Eventually, they make it through school and find their own partners. Now, mother duties take on entirely new meanings. Consoling, mediating, soothing, encouraging the young husband or wife. Next comes the arrival of grandchildren which is supposed to be a grandparent's way of getting even with their children. In my case, I have been my two grandchildren’s' care giver for almost 8 years. It is Mothering Phase Two. I will admit it is in some ways easier. Over the years, you have learned to be very patient. Even poopy diapers don't faze you. You must once again learn to feign excitement over your grandchild's pre school art. You must not allow your heart to race when you can't see them at the playground. And the most important rule you must learn is that your advice about parenting, which you have already mastered, is as welcome as a bout of the 24 stomach flu. At the end of the day, you are overwhelmingly reminded why God does not allow grandmothers to bear children. Now, a significant question: Where is the dad or granddad? Does anyone see him when diapers are to be changed? Or at 3:00 A.M when most babies hone their screaming skills? How about a bout of measles? Or a broken heart? Wedding jitters? Labor? Is anyone getting my point?

One day a year for us paragons of achievement? I think we should be honored at least once a day, everyday. Nothing special- a heartfelt thank you would suffice from those for whom you sacrificed everything to give them life and make sure they progress happily and healthy through childhood and adulthood.

I have always stated that if mothers ruled the world, it would be a safer, more peaceful place. You can accomplish a lot by sending the offenders to their rooms to think over their infractions and not come out until they are ready to apologize.

P.S. Tongue in cheek, guys! This offering is a departure from my usual style. A heartfelt thanks to those of you who have expressed an appreciation of my work.

submitted by: Chuck Thomas (WI '57)
THOMASDRCR1@juno.com
Mother’s Day as an annual event remains a special occasion to celebrate-especially if you are a mother . . . or if your mother is still living. But if she is not,-at best-it may be a bittersweet time between its sunrise and sunset.

Most of us take death quite seriously. I know that I do. Often my first reaction when I learn that someone has died is to swear because I am outraged, particularly when the person was a mother because I know the deep pain of losing a mother and the pain that follows that loss.

Though it happened when I was only ten, I can still vividly remember walking up to the funeral home with my grown sister and seeing two very elderly ladies-friends of my mother, I guess-coming out the funeral home door. Stopping when they got close to us, they told my sister they were sorry my mother had died. The older one said, “So you’re little Charles, Myrtie’s little boy.” I said, “Yes.” And then she said, “I’ll bet you're really going to miss your mother, aren’t you?” Again I said, “Yes,” but inside emotionally I wanted to strike her because her remark was hurting me so much. Even that young, though, I could understand that she meant well and that she was just old.

I didn’t cry, but it hurt even more to then go inside the funeral home and see my mother lying in her casket . . . her eyes shut forever. I touched her hand when no one was looking. I had done that when I was six and my grandmother had died.

And then I did another thing that only a little kid would do. My mother had this box of Luden’s Cough Drops on her dresser. I took those cough drops with me to the funeral home, and when no one was looking, I put one of the cough drops down in the casket with her. Then, I told myself that as long as I had the rest of her cough drops, I’d somehow be close to my mother. She wouldn’t really be gone. Obviously, the cough drops didn’t last that long. I suppose something like that might sound a little silly to another adult.

The funeral’s hazy. And that’s pretty much it-except for one more memory. A few months after my mother died, I can still remember taking a little wall sampler that my mother had hung in her bedroom. I took it to my secret place between two houses and behind some bushes. I sat on the ground and kept reading the framed wall sampler message over and over:

I adjusted after awhile, except for things like going to church on Mother’s Day. You know, people wear red carnations if their mothers are still living and white if they’re not. Perhaps not surprisingly, I hated some of the middle-aged or older adults in church wearing red flowers. I understood how kids my age still had their mothers, but it seemed very unfair to me that so many adults still had a mother when I didn’t.

But time does pass, and pain is gradually replaced by more pleasant memories. And like most people, I think we should all just be thankful that we each had a special mother who taught us to understand the meaning of the words . . . “A Home without a Mother is a Home without a Soul.” On this Mother’s Day, I hope you will take the time to remember your own mother. And if she is still living, be sure to tell your mother how much you appreciate her for all she’s ever done for you . . . and tell her that you love her. Don’t wait until it is too late to tell her.

And to those of you who are mothers, I wish you a Happy Mother’s Day!!!

submitted by: Roleta Smith Meredith (WI '59)
Roleta1@aol.com
I loved my mother so much and even though I told her “I love you,” those words were never enough to express what was really in my heart. She was my mother and my best friend. After becoming a mother, I knew how much I meant to her. When my mother died, a piece of me died too. As a mother, I would lay down my life for my children if it were possible. There is just no way to express my love for my mother or my love for my children.

THE WIN SCHOLARSHIP
I received many great comments about the scholarship. I also received many suggested names. The one I have picked to use is “THE WIN SCHOLARSHIP”.

WIN stands for WI Newsletter. This will include all who contribute to the scholarship and learned of it through the WI NEWSLETTER. Thus far, since March 13 when I introduced the idea, I have received 6 donations. Please send your contributions-no matter how large or how small to:

Roleta Meredith
3025 Switzer Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43219

I know all of you are in favor of helping a young person from Clarksburg further their education. Education is the answer to most of the problems facing the next generation. Education is so expensive and you can help someone. If everyone reading this newsletter will contribute something each year, we can make a difference in some lives. Let’s join together to help another. No matter your race, religion, income, political view, height, weight or even the color of your eyes-we can become one body in this endeavor.

Everyone needs a purpose in life. This is a wonderful purpose!

NEWSLETTER
If you are reading and enjoying this newsletter, you should be contributing to it! Send in some of your memories or some pictures. WITHOUT your contributions there is nothing to read.

When writing to me, please sign your name, school and class-
THANKS Roleta Smith Meredith Roleta1@aol.com.

PROM
submitted by: Pat Elder (ND '57)
St1pat@aol.com
We had a brand new high school at ND & we had our prom in our new gymnasium. It was all dolled out with decorations & the band was seated up on the stage & they were very good! It was definitely my best prom so far & my last one as I was a senior. So, I was going to do something stupid at 11 p.m. We wore white dinner jackets & black pants etc. I went up to Loahr & White a month earlier & ordered in a pair of black Bermuda shorts which I put on under my long black pants. At 11 p.m. we asked the band to play a drum roll and I got up on the stage and did a little dance and "dropped my drawers"--of course I had on Bermuda shorts.. Everyone really got a kick out of that, except Fr. Heaney, a very young priest from Ireland who really got upset and threw me out of the prom immediately. I pleaded with him outside that I really didn't do anything wrong, that it was only clean fun and that my date was still inside. It wasn't fair to her for me to be excluded. He said "Okay, if you go over to the convent and ask Sr. Irma for her permission (she was our principal) to come back in, then I'll let you. I went over and rang the doorbell. They had to get her out of bed. She came down in a white robe and white night cap. She didn't look very happy!!!! By the time I had pleaded my case and debated the issue the prom was just about over anyway so I met my date (Roberta Brassine) at the door. We went out from there. That was one Irishman that didn't have a very good sense of humor!

The above pictures are of Fred Alvaro WI 1959 and Judy Aspy also WI 1959 at his JR Prom and Fred and Sue Rudd WI 1960 at his SR Prom. Pictures submitted by Fred Alvaro. Thanks Fred

TRIVIA QUESTIONS
Know the answers to these questions? Write to Roleta1@aol.com with your comments and guesses. Remember if your guess is incorrect, I will not publish it. Guess, don’t cheat and research your answer!

Contributed by: David Kinney (WI '51)
djKinney@dnet.net
What is the highest point in West Virginia?

What is the oldest river in the western hemisphere?

Trivia question contributed by: Jon Darnell (WI '53)
Remember when a little Crosley automobile wound up suspended over the guard rail for the downstairs store at the Palace Furniture Co on Main St.?

(HINT) It wasn't a one man job.

Write your memories to Roleta1@aol.com.

SHORTNIN’ BREAD
Several of you remembered the song Shortnin' Bread and some even sent the recipe! If you try the recipe, send me a loaf. I don’t seem to have time to bake and I would like to taste it. Oh, but while you are baking, if you try the Salt Rising Bread recipe-(I think it was in last month’s letter) -I would like a sample of that even more! Roleta1@aol.com

SHORTNIN' BREAD

Three little children lyin' in bed,
Two of them sick and the other most dead.
Called for the doctor, the doctor said,
"Feed them children some shortnin’ bread."
[chorus]

* * *CHORUS* * *
Mommy's little baby loves shortnin’, shortnin’
Mommy's little baby loves shortnin’ bread.
* * * * * *

When them children lying in the bed
Heard that talk about shortnin’ bread,
Thay all got up and began to shout,
Laughin' and a-singing and a-dancing about.
[chorus]

Put on the skillet, put on the lid,
Mommy's gonna make a little shortnin' bread.
Then after that, there's a treat for you,
Mommy's gonna make a little coffee too.
[chorus]

SHORTENING BREAD RECIPE

4 c. all purpose flour, sifted
1 c. light brown sugar
2 c. shortening, softened

Combine flour and sugar in large mixing bowl work in shortening with a pastry blender. Place dough on a bread board and pat to a half-inch thickness. Cut into 2 to 3 dozen bars and bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.

submitted by: Carris “Pinky” House (WI '51)
carrishh@aol.com
"Shortnin" bread is shortening bread. Shortening bread is bread made from biscuit dough, which contains baking powder instead of yeast. It contains a lot of shortening (Crisco, oil, grease, or fat) and is usually cut into the shape of individual biscuits, but can be baked as one big flat chunk, called "hoecake" or "Johnny bread”, as soon as it is mixed. Shortening bread is referred to as a "quick" bread, as opposed to yeast bread which must be allowed to rise or "proof" before baking. The easiest way to make shortening bread is to buy a box of Bisquick and follow the instructions. Your grandmother and mothers biscuits (with gravy) were shortening bread.

EDITOR’S COMMENT! If you make some Shortnin' Bread, send me some! I haven’t had it in years, love it, can’t find it in the bakery and I don’t bake anything except steak for Bill and meatloaf for all the men in my life! Roleta

WI FOOTBALL MOTHER’S HOT DOG SAUCE
submitted by: Jay Sharp (WI '59)
jsharp@swfl.rr.com
In response to Mary Ann Hite Williams request for the Hot Dog Sauce in the March Newsletter:

HOT DOG SAUCE (WI MOTHERS)

1 lb. of ground beef
¼ cup of chopped onions
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. chili powder
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 6oz can Contadina tomato paste
¼ tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. pepper

Put meat in pan and cover with hot tap water. Use your hands to break up the meat. Bring to rapid boil. Reduce heat and stir to eliminate chunks. Simmer ½ hour. Add Remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered several hours. Refrigerate and take off fat.

submitted by: Ann McMunn Watson (WI '53)
annwatson@smco.us
Hi Roleta,
Mary Ann Hite's mention of the WI Football Mothers' Hot Dog Chili sent me running to my recipe book because my mother, Eleanor McMunn, was one of the cooks when brother Dave was playing football for WI. Years ago, I got the quantity recipe from her, pared it down to family size and made it routinely, freezing it in meal size containers for easy hurry-up dinners. Here's the pared down recipe:

2 1/2 lb ground chuck
1/2 c + 1 Tblsp. minced onion
1 Tblsp. + 1 scant tsp. salt
1 Tblsp. 1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 - 6 oz. cans tomato paste
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper

Put meat in Dutch oven, breaking apart with a fork. Cover with water; bring to a boil over med. high heat, stirring to blend well with the water; reduce heat and continue to cook till meat is brown and of a fine consistency. Add minced onion, salt, chili powder and garlic powder, stirring well. Add tomato paste, sugar and pepper, stirring till well blended; cook down over low heat, stirring occasionally for 1 hour or so ,"till it looks and tastes right", she said (not too thin, not too thick).

submitted by: Francine Willison Perry (WI '64)
FrancineWP@aol.com
My family owned the East End Lunch. I can remember helping them make the Hot Dogs for the WI footballs games. The mother's or someone would buy them from us and then sell them at the games. I don't know if they always did that but I do remember that during the 60's at least we did make the hot dogs for them.

Above is a picture taken at the Holiday Inn in Sarasota in March.
Roy Feldman, Jim Alvaro and Don Sager (all WI 1956) here together after 52 years apart.
submitted by: Don Sager (WI '56)
dks@davtv.com
I'm sure you all know how much the Class of '56 enjoys the Sarasota Picnic by our pictures and stories in the Newsletter every year. I have made it a personal goal to locate every year at least one or more of our classmates or kids that we grew up within Broad Oaks.

At the 2003 picnic, Jack Borror and Dokie Boone put in an appearance. We were all delighted to see them after many years. During our reminisces of years gone by--we realized that Roy Feldman was among the "missing". Roy had grown up with us in Broad Oaks until his parents moved to the Pittsburgh area after the Eighth grade. I'm sure you all have seen his name in our Broad Oaks stories in previous issues. Dokie recalled that he was in New Jersey some time in the past. The computer is a great tool in locating people. I put Roy's name in "Google" and searched. About four pages in---up came a Web Page for a school in New Jersey where Roy was the Principal..........and a picture of him at his desk.

We shared the info. for a few days and Jim Alvaro was able to reach Roy on the phone. He was in the process of retiring last June and had one month to go. I also phoned and talked to Roy. We convinced him to consider coming to the Picnic. And start reading the Newsletter.

Roy came to Florida with his wife, Eileen, (not from WV) and spent 4 days with us in the Holiday Inn. Naturally, we all got caught up on the "missing" time span of 52 years. Elaine had a great time meeting all the "kids" of Roy's youth and hearing of our hi jinks.

I can't tell you how special this time was for me and Jim as Roy was one of our closest friends in Alta Vista and Central Jr.

Thanks to Roleta, we continue to close the loop. For other Readers-----try it ! you'll like it !

Second grandchild
submitted by: Steve Griffith (ND '60)
SGriff2393@aol.com
Steve & Sherri Griffith announce the birth of their second grandchild/granddaughter.

Jillian Paige Griffith, born to Jason and Mary Jane on 04/24/2004, at 8:04 a.m. She weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was almost 21 inches long with dark hair and long fingernails. Needless to say, she is beautiful.

Mother and daughter are doing well and should arrive home sometime on Monday, 04/26/2004.

WI CLASS 1959 REUNION
submitted by: Sharyn Cottrill McGahan (WI '59)
mtmama41@msn.com
~~~IF YOU STILL NEED A MOTEL ROOM DURING THE REUNION LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY~~~
The PGA Tour is in town for a week or so before and also a week after OUR REUNION.This tournament is a huge event for Clarksburg. The media alone is taking most of the rooms. We only can find.... 50 rooms at the Holiday Inn and 17 at the Hampton Inn. Due to the demand, both motels are asking $90.00 to $100.00 a night. If we have a block of 10 or more rooms reserved we can negotiate with the Holiday Inn on the price. We can reserve them for the people....we need to know who needs our assistance.

IF YOU NEED A ROOM CALL CAROLYN at 304-622-4261 OR EMAIL her at wrmychsnut@aol.com IMMEDIATELY.....
Also, we need those who have already sent in half the cost, to send the rest of the money right away (total of $40 per person coming). We must have an exact count soon for our food and etc. Everyone seems worried that with all the people coming in for the PGA that there may be a shortage on food and drinks. The places are raising their prices. We must be locked in on all our prices and paid in full ASAP.

Anyone that has not already signed up, but wants to come, can still do so by letting Carolyn wrmychsnut@aol.com or myself, mtmama41@msn.com, know right away. Money must be paid in full when making your reservation for the Class Reunion..

ALL MONEY MUST BE IN BY JUNE 1.

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO:
WI CLASS REUNION

AND SEND TO:
CHARLIE BURKHAMMER
108 COVENTRY COURT
BRIDGEPORT, WV 26330

THE TIMES AND PLACES ARE:

FRIDAY NIGHT
CLARKSBURG COUNTRY CLUB

6P-7P WELCOME
7P POOL PARTY / PICNIC WITH CASH BAR (very casual dress)

SATURDAY AFTERNOON
PLANS ARE STILL ONGOING...POSSIBLE TOUR OF "THE OL' STOMPING GROUNDS WI"

SATURDAY NIGHT
CLARKSBURG COUNTRY CLUB

6P-7P- SOCIAL HOUR WITH CASH BAR
6:45P GROUP PICTURE
7P WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
7:15P BUFFET DINNER
9P DANCE WITH DJ

THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY MADE RESERVATIONS:

Fred Alvaro	Rosemary Grow Warne	Kenneth McIe
Connie Bailey Casto	Dick Hanifan	Richard McIntyre
Paula Brasseur Riley	Carolynn Harbert Eneix	Mike Nelson
Charlie Burkhammer	Sallie Holden Day	Sharon Orme Wilfong
Frank Lee Bush	Becky Hollandsworth Day	Jerry Paugh
John Campbell	Phil Hooper	Bob Rector
John Christie	Jim Hornor	Hank Ross
Sharyn Cottrill McGahan	Helen House Fleming	Larry Ruland
Glen Cowgill	John Iaconis	Bonnie Smith McGowan
Sandy Creighton Tetrick	Frank Iaquinta	Roleta Smith Meredith
Judy Cutlip Floyd	Sandy Iaquinta	John Stealey
Judy Daugherty Kimler	Clara Jason Davis	Harriett Stout Noel
Gene Davis	Linda Johnston Binkleman	Patty Terrill Stealey
Bob Davis	Bobbie Johnston Swisher	Beth Twigg Devericks
Sandy Drummond Hefner	Harry Kennedy	Jerry Warne
Phyllis Fittro Brown	Erma Lynn Loria Uhle	Jeannie Wells Himmel
Vince Fragomene	Tom Marshall	Ronnie Werner
Mike Fresa	Jim Martin	Jeannie Werner Davis
Philip Gloss	Ruth Ann Martin Hill	Carolyn White Rector
Joy Gregorie Stalnaker	Larry Martino	Elizabeth Wilkinson Astin
Ruth Anne Grimes Herold	Mike McGahan	Wirt Wolfe
Carolyn Pinella Warne	Mickey Mcgowan	Rex Zickefoose
YOUR NAME

YOUR NAME has been added to the list ... why don't you make it official and and join us by contacting Carolyn wrmychsnut@aol.com or Sharyn mtmama41@msn.com today.

SCHOOL LUNCHES

submitted by: Don Sager (WI '56)
dks@davtv.com
I know this is past the month that we discussed eating lunch in school but Jim Alvaro lent me this picture while we were in Sarasota. It was taken around 1949 in the Alta Vista lunch room. I trimmed the top of the photo that showed the ceiling with hanging "asbestos". It's a wonder, we are still alive.

Little Jimmy is in the lower right hand corner. Mr. Lawson, the principal, is standing in the rear of the room with suspenders.

Since I only lived 2 blocks from school, I normally went home for lunch and I cannot remember a lot about lunch time.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Do you have a picture you can share? Check in those drawers, books or boxes. Everyone enjoys seeing pictures from their old school days. If you have a picture we can copy into the newsletter, we will return it ASAP…just contact Judy Daugherty Kimler jkimler@ezwv.com. She copies it and returns it to you within a few days. Or of course you can scan it and e-mail it to her.

E-MAIL ETIQUETTE
If you receive an e-mail with which you disagree, delete it. Don’t cause a fuss by writing to the sender-their intentions were good, they thought of you, and maybe it was just something they forwarded to you thinking you would be interested. Don’t lose a friend over an email.

MR. CUBBON
Do you have a story about Mr. Cubbon (principal at WI?) Send it to Roleta1@aol.com. We would all love to read your story.

Fred Alvaro (WI 1959) sent one:

As many of you from W.I. recall, Mr. Cubbon would not tolerate our stopping in the hallways between classes to talk (the main reason for having the girls walk up a separate flight of stairs than the boys). Therefore, a group of us guys would congregate in the men's restroom between classes to talk. One particular day, Mr. Cubbon burst into our private meeting room, screaming "O.K. you TOILET RATS, I want you out of here." We 'toilet rats' were myself, Terry and Jerry Warne, Habie Snyder, Mike Fresa, Anthony Julian and Vince Fragomene.

Note: And you thought it was only girls that went to the restroom together.

TRIVIA PICTURE FOR APRIL
EDITOR’S NOTE: So many of you seem to really enjoy this section of the newsletter. I love to get your guesses and the memories you include. However, we may soon have to stop this section as we are running out of pictures. Won’t you please check through your pictures and see if there are any that we might be able to copy and use in our newsletter? Identify the picture and then contact Judy Daugherty Kimler at jkimler@ezwv.com. Judy and her husband Larry can sometimes remove names of buildings from the picture so that others have no clues. Copy the picture, scan them or send them to Judy. She will copy the pictures and return to you ASAP…THANKS Roleta

ROOSEVELT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL

Now picture of RW taken by Sharyn Cottrill McGahan

submitted by: Emory Cole (RW '59)
coleyjuice@charter.net
No doubt about it. I attended school there starting in the 1st grade and left as a sophomore in 1957. I would have been a member of the Class of 1959. We are having a 45 year reunion in June and they invited me. I now live in TN and my dad who graduated from WI in 1936, lives here and is doing very well for an 87 year old. Some may remember him William S. Cole (Bill). Love your newsletter.

submitted by: Mary Sue Clark Spahr (WI '56)
MSSpahr@aol.com
I think this is RW High School. If so, my sister, Janna May, is married to Jerry Westfall who graduated in 1954 from RW.

submitted by: Chris Wyatt (WI '71)
cwyatt@access.k12.wv.us
The April Mystery Picture is RW high School in Nutter Fort. I remember it used to take forever to get to that part of town from Hartland. We had to drive downtown, through Goff Plaza and then to Nutter Fort. Now it is just a hop, skip and jump across the bypass.

submitted by: Terry Snider Fazio (WI '67)
TerryMomma@aol.com
This is Roosevelt Wilson High School. My husband, John Fazio, graduated from there in 1962.. We now go back every year for the Valentine's Sock Hop sponsored by the RW Class of '67. The proceeds of this dance go to a scholarship for RCB graduates. I often tell people this is the only date my husband and I go on each year.

submitted by: Dick Brumage (ND '61)
Micdic324@aol.com
I grew up in Broadway and all my friends went to RW. My dad graduated in 1933 from RW. He would tell me stories of playing football against Jack Gokey from Victory. RW's 59 or 60 football team won the state championship. They used a double reverse with Danny Terango to win. Coach Bonfili got the play from ND's coach Strager. A couple years ago Mickie and I went to RW's old gym to watch my nephew Brandon Brumage play a summer league game. I will always have many memories at RW.

AND NOW: FOR THE REST OF THE STORY ABOUT RW
submitted by: Freddie Layman (VHS '46)
FGL46VHS@aol.com
In 1921 the first High School built in Clark District (Nutter Fort) was known as “Fair Ground High School”. The new principal was O.B. Bond. The first teachers were S. Key Dickinson, Elizabeth Glenn, Margaret George, Daisy Harrison, Majel Lawrence and Walter B. Pimm, Jr. During the school year of 1927 the school was renamed Roosevelt-Wilson High School in honor of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. The first principal was S.Key Dickinson. The total enrollment was 134 students. Other principals through out the years were as follows: Wade O. Stalnaker, J.H. Wood, C.L. Righter, Louis Bauld, Wilson Currey (Mr. Currey was transferred to the new Liberty High School) and Lindy Bennet. Mr. Bennett was the last principal and when the school closed he was transferred to Bridgeport High School.

There were four [4] schools in our county, including R-W that were designed I'm assuming by the same person. The other three are Linden, Norwood and Broadway.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This explains why so many people guessed that it was Linden School.

MAY TRIVIA PICTURE

PICTURE FURNISHED BY MELINDA MAZZA SUTTER (WI '64)

If you recognize the above picture, please send your guess to Roleta1@aol.com. Remember I do not publish incorrect guesses. Please include a memory with your guess.---only the correct guesses with a memory included will be printed.

PRECIOUS CHILD FOR APRIL

submitted by: Bob Teter (WI '60)
bteter@chartertn.net
That has to be Anthony Julian. He lived near us and just above the "Field", where we played many hours of baseball as kids growing up. He was also my Little League and Babe Ruth League catcher. There are just too many tales to do for now. When last in Clarksburg we worked on some lawyer stuff with Jim? Cann and he mentioned that he and Anthony were good friends. I do intend to see him on a visit to our home town. We had many good times together as kids growing up. I remember he had a sister, Alexis, I think.

submitted by: F. J. Martino (WI '60)
frank@martinogroup.com
You put on a great picnic. I am sorry that I was unable to attend with my cousins Larry, Louis and Frank S. Martino.

I believe that the person in the April “Precious Child for April” is Anthony Julian class of 59. He had a great 40 Ford with a Corvette engine. He built it from the frame up. A beautiful car! His dad Alex was my barber. He is now a judge in Fairmont.

submitted by: Carolyn Pinella Warne (WI '59)
wrmychsnut@aol.com
I do know this child... it is Anthony Julian.......... Anthony and I were born on the same day Oct. 28, 1941..... We were in the nursery together in St. Mary’s Hospital. His bassinet and mine were next to each other and our parents would stand by the window together and gaze at their newborns... Isn't this a cute little story??? it is true......

submitted by: Mary Beth Riddle Sterling (VHS '58)
marybwv@ma.rr.com
Hi Roleta, If I'm not mistaken, that handsome young man looks like Anthony Julian, brother of Alexis and son of the late Anna & Alex Julian who lived on the corner of Beech and Birch Sts. He was a very avid baseball player and hit many "home runs" for all of the neighborhood gang who went to cheer him on, usually at the VA park or sometimes at the Norwood Park (at that time). He still lives in the Fairmont area and he is practicing law. We had a lot of fun just sitting out under the street light, talking and laughing, but always being good kids. That was a great time in our lives. Ross Marrano and his sister, Carolyn would join us and then maybe some of the kids from Broadus or College would come to join us. We always had a nice group of kids and then sometimes, a few fellows from Glen Elk came over to see what we were doing. Bobby Secret, Sammy Goots, Joe Marra, etc.--we just had a good time and enjoyed the camaraderie of the neighborhood. Those days are gone forever (and most of the houses). We also miss having our groceries delivered from Sycamore Market by Sammy Ware and friend, Sammy Urso. They were really good boys and worked hard...We miss them and the old times. I hope I'll get in touch with them sometime and say Hello. Thanks for the space, it's much appreciated.

PRECIOUS CHILD FOR MAY

If you can guess who this child is, please write to Roleta1@aol.com. Please include a memory. Incorrect guesses are not published.

NOTE: This is a very popular section; however, we may have to discontinue running the pictures. We are running low on material. If you have a picture we could use, please submit it. Contact Roleta1@aol.com for instructions on how to get the picture to me. Thanks.

NEXT MONTHS MEMORIES
Can you remember?
Next month the subjects suggested for discussion are-

Late night hang outs

Favorite restaurants

Fashion Fads

Linden Elementary School-or as we called it- “Linden Grade School” -got any memories of Linden?

Please write your memories or suggestions to Roleta1@aol.com. Thanks

TRACK

Picture shared by Fred Alvaro (WI 1959)
Pictured above l-r are: man in brown leather jacket unknown, Gary Bailey, Bob Westbrook, Mike McGahan, Bob Schneider (Victory 1959), and Tom Tricot (WI '60) watching Fred Alvaro jump the hurdles.

E-MAIL ADDRESSES FOR NEW READERS

Judy Zickefoose (WI '57)	jzickefoose@na.cokecce.com
Sharon Posey Underwood (? '73)	MOMMAWOOD34@aol.com
Dick Albright (WI '47)	CAlbri1119@aol.com
Ann Brannon Pushkin (WI '52)	apushkin@access.mountain.net
Richard Franklin Strader (WI '53)	rfstrade@ix.netcom.com
Holly McMunn (WI '62)	hollyleuyah@yahoo.com
Dick Fleming (WI '46)	Taskerrt@aol.com
Robert Humphries (WI '66)	nstern@tampabay.rr.com
Kenneth Nesselrotte (RW '56)	kennan@delanet.com
Mary Beth Riddle Sterling (VHS '58)	marybwv@ma.rr.com
Phil Smith (WI '46)	philmarcia@earthlink.net
Randy Coyner (WI '60)	randycoyner@yahoo.com
Anne Pears Jones (WI '58)	anannaj@earthlink.net
Juliana and Sam Scolapio (former principal of WI and (VHS '49)	Jkscolapio@aol.com
Lynn Zillifro (WI '75)	nimrod7@ma.rr.com

EMAIL CHANGES
Nancy Rossana Gregory (WI '56)
Now: ngregory2@comcast.net

Betty Jo Nichols Laine (WI '49)
Now: bettylaine@verizon.net

Carl Besterman (WI '56)
Now: best1@knology.net

Betty Tiano Rossana (WI '57)
Was: Rossana312@aol.com
Now: Rossana312@verizon.net

Diana Sue Clevenger Swiger (WI '66)
Was: mamaswag6@aol.com
Now: dianasswiger@aol.com

E-MAIL CORRECTIONS

I had the incorrect addresses for Sam, Jim and Carolyn in last month’s newsletter.

Sam White (WI '53) correct email address is jimbokodak@comcast.net

Jim Brown (W '57) correct email address jb1obx@aol.com

Carolyn Brunett Spagnuolo (ND '62) correct email address CSpag315@AOL.com

STUDY HALL
submitted by: Jerry Winerman (WI '57)
gerjerry@earthlink.net
The only study hall I remember was just before Christmas vacation in 1955 or 1956. We were all antsy and wanted to be anywhere but where we were. Somehow we all started singing"16 tons"

submitted by: John Timberlake (WI '48)
JGTimberlake@aol.com
Study Hall: There were two-one for each gender. One was on each side of the building with the library in between. I think the room could seat 50 or 60. We were seated by the teacher one seat apart to avoid talking. It depended on who the teacher was as to how much socializing was allowed. Coach Hite required silence for the first half of the period but we were allowed to move around and talk quietly the second half. Nat Ayers was much the same. Many football players were in there so they would go up and talk to him and sometimes get him to show how he could dislocate his shoulder and pop it back. Very educational!!!!!

Going to the library was much the same. Girls on one side and boys on the other! Some couples would pass notes or use sign language. Miss Alice Griffin, the Librarian, was fairly strict so very little hanky panky took place at least when I was there.

submitted by: Dolores Costlow Wall (WI '58)
Kidneybean7@aol.com
I remember study hall being in a big room back in the corner of the third floor. (second floor????) Girls were in the left side of the building and boys in the right with the library in between. There were many rows of double desks with the freshmen being seated on the left side and then progressively over to the seniors on the right side by the windows. My freshman year, I missed the first two weeks of school due to scarlet fever so the seating was already done. My sister, Carol Sue, persuaded the teacher to let me sit over with the seniors in an empty seat. Boy, did I feel special. I was allowed to sit there the entire year.

The teacher sat in the front of the room up on a little platform so she could oversee the big room. We had to sign our initials on the board to go to the restroom and on the other side to go to the library.

We did very little studying as I remember. We passed a lot of notes back and forth to each other and generally had a good time. When I was a junior or senior, some of my friends and I decided it would be funny to roll marbles down the aisles, which was very disruptive. By the time, they were rolling and the teacher looked up, we were busy "studying our books." She never did let us know that she knew who was doing it, but when my homeroom teacher (I can't remember his name) signed my yearbook, he said something about marbles. Boy was I surprised. I cannot believe we never got in trouble for it.

submitted by: Susan Beakes Madia (WI '64)
jsmadia@aol.com
Study hall, if I had it to do over I would use them more wisely! Went to the library, studied when dear Miss Kishbah was there but when the next one came in........... I remember notes "at 5 min. after the hour everyone get up and get a book" or everyone throwing a few pennies on the floor as the bell rang. Miss Mack..... M A C K and that stands for discipline. God Bless her, she commanded no respect. The big study halls were not coed in 1964. Miss Howard was the teacher I remember the most in big study hall. She wasn't a full of fun type teacher but she was kind and fair. As I remember we could talk if it was quietly.

Susan Beakes Madia class of 64 Married to John Madia class of 60

submitted by: George Scholl (WI '52)
georgegin@juno.com
Thanks for another great newsletter, always something of interest in it.

As for study halls, ours was on the third floor by the library. Coach Hite was the teacher and we did pretty much as we wanted. Of course he had his rules, but who followed them. During the World Series he always had a radio there and plenty loud to hear all over the room.

The April picture of the month is RW High. I do not think I was ever in the building, but did take machine shop in the buildings behind the school.

Does anyone remember when Virgil Reed, the instructor, kept us all after school because someone walked on the hood of his newly painted car? I still do not know who did it.

Pictured above are Bob Turner WI 1958 and Bob Williams WI 1945 at the Clarksburg Picnic in Sarasota.
Picture submitted by Bob Williams

submitted by: Bob Turner (WI '58)
bobturner@myactv/net

Roleta,

Wow what a great newsletter. Not to be out done the picnic in Sarasota was absolutely fantastic.

My wife (Ann) & I had a great time reliving all my memories. The people we saw including my Cousins Nancy Jo (Spring Cross and Eddie Spring & his wife Carol (which I had not see for say 20-30 Years)
To see Jim White again was a great thrill and a very pleasant surprise. Thanks Jim & Carol for coming, hope we don't lose connections this time.
Rusty and Dottie Rutan, always very exciting to see them again and of course Dottie has not changed at all just as wild maybe more so. One question how did you get her out of all the class pictures?
Babe & Stu Cashman: wow you guys are great friends, looking forward to seeing you soon.
Jim Brown, now we are going back, great to see & talk to you again.
Barbara Warren Williams: wonderful to see and get to give you a big hug.
Carol Van Horn Dean & Roger, as always it was great to see you both and Roger what a voice and thanks for leading the songs for the picnic, very impressive.
Betty Latstetter Burke, wow you are just the same person I remember (Finally), and Sharon Dillmore Smith, now this was special a special lady in my books, Sharon wow just wonderful to see & talk to you again.

Pictured above are Sharon Dillmore Smith, Carol VanHorn Dean and Betty Latstetter Burke all WI 1958 at the Clarksburg Picnic in Sarasota.
Picture submitted by Carol VanHorn Dean WI 1958
Tom Lee, never changes the same as I remember from WI days, great to see you again.
Skip Smith, now here's a guy that just forgot to change still a great guy, good to see you again.
Martha Kesler we had a great visit and talk during the day and I enjoyed it very much.
It was a great surprise to see Allen and Sandy Hefner after so many years. Will call you on our next trip to Clarksburg
There were many more but, not enough room to mention everybody I must start to close this letter. Roleta, the picnic was again a fantastic outing for Clarksburg Alumni People.

March 5th, 2005 is already on the calendar.

Now for the rest of the story: This turned out to be an expensive trip to Florida for Ann & I. Ann & I were going to Naples to visit her brother & his wife. Well before we could leave Naples we ended up buying a Condo. So looks like sometime in the distant future we will have our place in the sun. Problem is neither one of us wants to quit working. We are still having too much fun. But our time will come.

Roleta, thanks to you for this fantastic event. Everybody that gets this newsletter should try to come next year. Bill Meredith thanks for allowing her to do this great event.

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

Another GREAT Newsletter... You certainly are to be commended for the outstanding job that you do keeping everyone informed about their classmates and the news about Clarksburg.... This has been one of the greatest accomplishments since our graduation.... We haven't talked to a single person that doesn't praise you for the wonderful job you are doing.. And we would like to congratulate you and Bill on your 44th Anniversary. So sorry that we weren't with you to tell you so in person there was just too many things on the same day.... Maybe we can make it again next year!

Pictured above is the pavillion where the Clarksburg Picnic in Sarasota was held.
Picture submitted by Carol VanHorn Dean WI 1958

submitted by: Jim Hovey (WI '62)
jhovey@bwiairport.com

I can't thank you enough for keeping at least one tie to "home". Plus the writers (Judy Noe Ashland and others) are getting better and better. You are raising the bar too high for a displaced hillbilly like me. But I really enjoy it. Thanks again.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Never, ever feel that you can’t write, just put your words down on paper as best you can and send them to me. I will translate as best I can and together we can make it happen so that someone somewhere reading your memory will enjoy your effort! Roleta1@aol.com

submitted by: Justin Jerry Hustead (WI '63)
JJHustead@aol.com

This was the first month my name and email address was listed in the newsletter which came out yesterday. Thanks to your newsletter I had 7 emails this morning from high school and even grade school friends! What a great link you are providing to get in touch with old friends.

submitted by: Judy Zickefoose (WI '57)
jzickefoose@na.cokecce.com

I received your Newsletter from my brother in West Union. I find it full of very interesting memories. I enjoyed it very much. I graduated from WI in 1957. I left the Clarksburg area in 1958. I have been living in Washington, Pa. since 1965. I have worked for Coca Cola Enterprise for the past 15 years. I do not think about retiring. Would enjoy hearing from anyone who recognizes my name.

submitted by: Phil Smith (WI '46)
philmarcia@earthlink.net

Hi: I am from the WIHS Class of 1946 - and now live in Westerville, Ohio. I just heard of your website and got your site address. I am trying to trace down Dick and Jack Tetrick's e-mail address. If you have it I would appreciate hearing from you. I have been in the Columbus area since November 1999. My fourth time in Ohio - Ironton 1934; Dayton 1945; Hudson 1980; and Columbus 1999. Found your WIHS publication interesting.

submitted by: Greg Jaranko (WI '60)
JPAdomitis@aol.com

I played for the WI JV basketball team there once. My father went to school at Victory HS one day only. I could not get a ride, as there wasn’t a school bus and no trolley money, so no school. His brother Stanley found a way to not only attend there but get a college degree. Many of us remember him teaching and coaching at Northview Junior High and officiating every game that WI and Victory ever played, be it football or basketball. I used to carry his leather gym bag into the Carmichael Auditorium when I was 8 or 9 just to watch the Big Game. WOW that was fun. Just thought I would share that tidbit of my childhood family memories.

submitted by: Pam Wolfe Brown (WI '60)
pameez@aol.com
and
submitted by: Jim Brown (WI '57)
jb1obx@aol.com

The gentleman in your class photo that you didn't recognize is Micky Drummond. He was a member of your class, but did not graduate until 1960 with our class.

Also, Jim's email address listed in those attending the picnic should be jb1obx@aol.com not kb1obx@aol.com.

Jim and I wanted to thank you for all your dedicated hard work that affords the rest of us the privilege of keeping in touch with old friends. You have made the impossible possible, for without you and Judy many of us would have continued through life wondering what had happened to those who made up a greater part of our lives for so long.

Pictured above is the Class of 1960 at the Clarksburg Picnic in Sarasota.
Picture submitted by Carol VanHorn Dean WI 1958

submitted by: Holly McMunn (WI '62)
hollyleuyah@yahoo.com

I was so glad to have finally found you after a year of hearing about your fabulous newsletter. I would love to receive your regular updates and am intrigued by the volumes of information that you have collected. Please include me, and many thanks to you for your fine work.

submitted by: Mike Snyder (WI '57)
mesfastwater@yahoo.com

Friends of Andy Hamilton, WI '57, wish to locate Andy's sister, Jane Hamilton, who graduated from WI in 1953. If anyone knows how to contact Jane, please send the information to: Mike Snyder at: mesfastwater@yahoo.com.

submitted by: Juliana and Sam Scolapio (former principal of WI) and (VHS '49)
Jkscolapio@aol.com

I am sending this E-mail after hearing about the reunion in Sarasota. I am Juliana Scolapio, my husband is Sam, we have read some of your news letters of WI, and since Sam was principal there for 17 years, we enjoy reading about some of his former students. We would like to receive the news letter at Jkscolapio@aol.com.

Also Sam graduated from Victory in 1949 and he wondered if you could E-mail a picture of that class who were present in Sarasota, if you have one.

submitted by: Keith (D.K.) Roach Jr. (WI '62)
WVFord28@aol.com

Does anyone remember a mechanic named Friday? He had a garage behind the Lynch-Stacy Funeral Home on Pike St. You could enter the garage from the street between Pike and Main. He was a small built man who wore gray coveralls every time I stopped there. He had some old cars in the garage but I can't remember what they were. I used to stop in there in the late 50's

submitted by: Randy Coyner (WI '60)
randycoyner@yahoo.com

I remember falling in love with DeeAnn Cabo my very first day of school. She had long bouncy curlers and I took the end of one and stuck it in my ink well! That didn't go over very well. The teacher told Dee Ann to turn around and pull my hair. She actually pulled out a hand full. DeeAnn is the only person I can think of that I went to school with through college. I was a waiter at her sorority house at WVU. Also, I remember the janitor's house burning down and the kids bringing food and clothes to give to the family. One year we had a big snowball battle during the lunch hour and all the participants were lined up around the blackboard and spanked. Do you remember playing marbles on the way to and from school?

Pictured above are Coach Al Castellana and wife Jeannie at the Clarksburg Picnic in Sarasota.
Picture submitted by Carol VanHorn Dean WI 1958
submitted by: John Cooper (WI '51)
Mysto99@aol.com

Thanks--yep-you do such a superb job with so much good stuff and those that have sent in material. Thanks to them also! That was "JOHN SHELDON," the older senior citizen that tried to keep the Clarksburg News going at the very last and then gave up. I could not think of his last name. I had gotten to know him late and he had asked me to buy it from him, or find a buyer, when he passed away. The little newspaper simply died and vanished without a publisher. I am truly sorry I did not get to this year's Clarksburg WI reunion, golly I bet there are many other WI grads that knowing about it next time will truly try to attend!--I remember my dad who worked as manager of the C & P Telephone Company warehouse on Trader's Alley--(which is now Byard Pharmacy) would take me as a young 6 or 7 year old to West End and watch the train come through, blocking traffic. I thought that was wonderful. Kind of sad now thinking kids will only get a kick out of a seat on the next rocket to Mars. Oh those great WI-days Memories... I don't wish to forget. Do you? (My granddaughter Lauren is a cheer leader at RCB)--- I hope my kids and grandkids have such.

submitted by: Mary Beth Riddle Sterling (VHS '58)
marybwv@ma.rr.com

Mary Beth (maiden name: Riddle) Sterling. '58 grad of VHS, but grew up in the WI area. Anthony & Alexis Julian and Ross & Carolyn Marano were my neighbors as were Larry, Tyke, Louis, and Mary Virginia Martino. Many wonderful memories and it is so much fun to read about everyone in your newsletter. Barry Mazza and I went from 1st to 4th grade together at Pierpont Grade School, but I didn't recognize the 1st pic. What fun we all had!

submitted by: Sherry Greitzner Dial (WI '56)
Luman4804@aol.com

The Picnic was extra special for me as this was the first one that we were able to attend. As the years tick by, it will be easier and simpler with more folks chipping in to help and more simple and easy ideas on distribution duties. I, for one, will certainly be willing to help for next year's Picnic. Just put my name down and then let me know in what area I can be of most service.

Easter Love & Blessings to You and Your Family,

Pictured above are Allen Hefner and Sherry Greitzner Dial both WI 1956 at the Clarksburg Picnic in Sarasota.
Picture submitted by Sherry Greitzner Dial WI 1956

submitted by: Janet Webb Wendt (WI '56)
phijetwen@msn.com

I am sorry for delay in thanking you for a wonderful job well done on this year’s picnic. We did enjoy ourselves very much. You always do a special job. Know everyone appreciates it. Great day, great friends, great fellowship, one cannot ask for more.

I really enjoyed the newsletter. Hope this computer is working better now, so many problems never know when and if it will work.

My husband had another heart attack on Sunday, March 21; the report is not good, all stints, graphs, arteries and by pass is full of disease. He has been a heart disease patient for the last 11 years and this report was not good. No procedures could be done at this time. We do go back to Dr. April 20 and see if 6 new medicines are doing anything to break this up, then maybe they can do something for him. This is inherited from his Mother and Father and not much anyone can do about that. He is such a nice man and good to everyone. He really enjoys all us Clarksburg people and has not missed any activity, loves the reunions and hearing all the bad things about me. This past picnic Jim Alvaro showed him a picture of me in Pigtails. Oh well.........

Again many thanks for the wonderful day. We are staying home and close to phone and doctors for time being. enjoying each day and being thankful for each one.

Many thanks and thanks to Mr. Bill----he does a terrific job also.. Praise to Bill...

Pictured above are Marolyn Tustin Jett and Janet Webb Wendt both WI 1956 at the Clarksburg Picnic in Sarasota.
Picture submitted by Sherry Greitzner Dial WI 1956

PLAN AHEAD
WI REUNION PICNIC IN NUTTER FORT
You have been reading in the newsletter about all the fun people had at the picnic in Sarasota, Florida in March. Well, it is time to start planning to attend the summer picnic in Nutter Fort. This picnic is for WI ALUMNI. I am not in charge of this picnic. I only report about it in the newsletter and help Sharyn Cottrill McGahan (WI 1959) who lives in Clarksburg and is the hostess of THE WI ALUMNI PICNIC. The date is August 28, 2004 and the time is 11:00 until whenever you leave. Bring a covered dish to share and your own drink. You may want to bring a folding chair also. Sharyn would like for you to respond to her if you are planning to attend. She doesn’t want to run out of plates or space. It is very considerate of you to let her know that you are coming. Please write mtmama41@msn.com.

Several have asked why this picnic isn’t on the same week-end as the Italian Festival. Sharyn is involved in security for the festival and would just be too busy to do both on the same week-end. There are many people in Clarksburg involved with the running of the festival and they would not be able to attend due to the conflict. I know it would be convenient for some and inconvenient for others but Sharyn can not be in 2 places at one time.

OBITUTARIES
MARTHA J. HUMPHREYS
Martha J. Humphreys, age 83, of Clarksburg, , March 29, 2004, at her daughter's residence, with whom she made her home following an extended illness.

She was born in Clarksburg on June 5, 1920, a daughter of the late Lloyd Delbert Frum and Lottie Bell (Shreves) Frum. She was twice married and preceded in death by Guy E. Cyphers and Harold Humphreys.

Surviving are a daughter, Norma L. Knight, Clarksburg, WV; one brother, Burtis Frum, Bridgeport, WV; two sisters, Mary Ann Davis, Rochester Hills, MI, and Betty Buckhannon, Bridgeport, WV; five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by five brothers, Jennings, Albert, Louis, Max and James Frum; one sister, Virginia Murray; one son, Carl Eugene Cyphers; and a son-in-law, Dale Knight.

EDNA MARIE FURBEE
Edna Marie Furbee, 83, of Clarksburg, passed away at her home on Friday, April 23, 2004. She was born February 19, 1921, in Clarksburg, the daughter of the late Nola Dye and Edward L. Hurst. Mrs. Furbee was preceded in death by husbands Burton Smith, Donald Blanchard and Waitman Furbee. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kelly Blanchard.

Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie Smith McGowan (WI 1959) and her husband, Mickey (WI 1959) of Clarksburg; son, John Blanchard and his wife, Sandy, and son, Chris of Clarksburg; grandson, Greg McGowan and his wife, Kimberly, and three children, Whitnee Brooke, Madison Kendall and Camryn Paige McGowan of New Freedom, Pennsylvania; grandson, Michael McGowan of New York, New York; granddaughter, Donna Lynn Rodenbucher, and her husband, Zackery of Shinnston; granddaughter, Patty Ann Blanchard.

Mrs. Furbee was a graduate of Washington Irving High School, Class of 1938, and held various positions throughout Harrison County, including the management of her daughter's dance studio from 1959-1995. Of special importance to Mrs. Furbee was the love and joy she gave to her family; all the parents and students of the dance studio; and her wonderful friends and neighbors, George and Nancy Judy, Bob and Mary Gabriel, Michelle and Randy Haynes, and her beloved pets, Tina, Lucky and Callie.

JOHN WILLIAM HERSMAN
John William Hersman, 57, of Lusby, MD died on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at his residence. Born on May 18, 1946 in Clarksburg, WV, he was the son of Laura Ayersman Hersman of Clarksburg, WV and the late William H. Hersman.

Mr. Hersman graduated from Washington Irving High School in Clarksburg, WV. He then attended West Virginia Wesleyan College, graduating in 1968 with a B.A. in history, attended Fairmont State College in WV and Northwest Missouri State University, obtaining degrees in business administration.

Mr. Hersman served his country in the United States Navy, retiring as a LCDR. In 1985, he became president of the Delta Financial Services, Inc., a subsidiary of First Annapolis Savings Bank. From 1988 until 1991, he was president and equity partner of Anchor Capitol Group, where he developed residential and commercial real estate in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Prince Georges, Howard and Talbot counties. In 1991, he opened the Maryland Appraiser Services, Inc., which he ran with his wife, Ruth, until his death.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Ruth E. Duff Hersman; a son, John Andrew Hersman of Catonsville, MD; a daughter, Megan M. Storer of San Diego, CA and a step-son, Giovanni F. Del Alcazar of Baltimore, MD; a sister, Nancy Harvey and husband Don of Clarksburg, WV; and two granddaughters.

JOHN EDWARD "JACK" HORR
John Edward "Jack" Horr age 85 passed away on April 24, 2004. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on May 19, 1918, a son of the late John Herbert and Ruth (Bayne) Horr.

Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Evelyn "Peg" Watkins Horr, whom he married on October 25, 1941, a son; John Stephen Horr and his wife, Kaye, a beloved grandson; Brian all of New Windsor, Maryland, a sister; Betty Helmick, Fairmont, WV. He as preceded in death by a son, William Brook Horr, in June of 1989.

"Jack" was a graduate of Washington, Irving High in 1937. After graduation he joined his father in the operation of John Horr Dry Cleaning Company. His father died in 1949, he and his sister, Betty, continued the business until 1963 when it was dissolved. Immediately afterward he was employed at Sears in the Middletown Mall in Fairmont and the Clarksburg store. He retired in 1983.

Mr. Horr was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He served in the army during World War II from 1941 to 1943.

JAMES A. MEARNS well-known teacher, and sports editor
James A. Mearns age 71, of Nutter Fort, WV died April 23, 2004. He was born in Mt. Clare, WV on September 2, 1932, a son of the late Doyle Mearns and Georgia (Taylor) Mearns. His wife, Cora (Reider) Mearns, survives.

Also surviving are a daughter and son-in-law; Donna and David Zelik, Dayton, OH, one grandson and his wife and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, June Orr and a brother, Roy Mearns.

Mr. Mearns was a member of the Barnes Memorial Baptist Church in North View where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent. He also attended the Clarksburg Baptist Church.

He was a teacher of Social Studies for 34 years at Victory High School and Liberty High School and was a well known sports editor with the Clarksburg Exponent for 37 years. Jim was a member of the Clarksburg Lodge #155, A.F. & A.M. and the Roy E. Parrish Post #13 of the American Legion. Mr. Mearns served his country during the Korean Conflict.

JACK HAYWARD ROLLINS
Jack Hayward Rollins, 81, of Clarksburg died suddenly Thursday, April 22, 2004 at his residence.

Mr. Rollins was a retired postal worker with the United States Postal Service.

He was born in Clarksburg July 9, 1922, a son of the late Oliver and Floda Mabel Ritter Rollins. He was married to Frances Logue Rollins, who preceded him in death in December 1963.

Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney E. Rollins and wife Diane, Clarksburg, Gregory N. Rollins and wife Susie, Hedgesville, and Michael L. Rollins, Clarksburg; one daughter and son-in-law, Marsha A. Wilson and husband Carl, Milton; 14 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two brothers, Ted H. Rollins, Bridgeport and Mack W. Rollins, Gulf Breeze, Florida; one sister, Frankie Moran, Beverly Hills, Florida and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by one son, Bradford D. Rollins, and one daughter, Jacqulyn O. Schaeffer.

Mr. Rollins was a United States Army veteran, having served during WWII and having received two Purple Hearts after serving in campaigns in Central Europe, Ardennes and Rhineland. He was a member of the Meuse-Argonne Post No. 573, VFW and was Protestant by faith.

Obituaries are excerpts taken from those published in the Clarksburg Telegram.

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