THE WI NEWSLETTER 09/10


THE WI NEWSLETTER


Editor: Roleta Smith Meredith Issue 133- BEGINNING
OUR 12TH YEAR 		September 2010




I LOVE THIS:

Sent to me in a letter from: Frank Fragomene (WI 1962 ) Ffrago1@aol.com writes:
(Printed with his permission.)

“The newsletter is truly the nearest thing to a 'time machine' for going home again”.




BURT SPANGLER
1920-2010

WW II HERO
D-DAY

(WI 1938)

Burt was on Omaha Beach on D-Day June 6, 1944. He was there to back up another signal corps unit and fill in if they did not make it. Fortunately, they survived the landing and he was returned to his regular unit. His regular unit was under Patton and they were still successfully serving as a decoy during the initial D-Day invasion. The NAZI high command would not believe that Patton was not part of the initial invasion and therefore assumed that the invasion was a hoax trying to get them to take their eyes off of Patton.

Being one of our D-Day heroes did not define Burt’s life. Burt did not even mention it when he compiled his own obituary. He went on to have many careers and live a productive life.

His remains will be buried with full military honors in a national cemetery near his home in northern California on August 11, 2010.

Burt and Betty traveled back to Clarksburg in 1998 by RV for the 60th reunion of the WI class of 1938. They made a side trip down to visit me on the Mississippi Gulf coast on the way back to California. During the short visit, they got to see the largest shipyard in the free world, the Palace Casino and ate at a Mary Mahoney’s restaurant built in 1737.

It was the first time that I had seen Burt since I was a small child. It was an honor for me to get to know Burt and exchange e-mails with him on a near daily basis for the last 12 years.

Dave Kuhl – first cousin of Burt

http://www.theunion.com/ARTICLE/20100625/OBITUARIES/100629823/1046/RS S

Manford Burton “Burt” Spangler died peacefully June 21 at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. On May 1, Mr. Spangler celebrated his 90th birthday with family and friends.

He was born May 2, 1920, in Clarksburg, W.V., to Manford B. Spangler and Lena Kuhl Spangler, the first of three sons. He attended school in Clarksburg and enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps on July 7, 1940.

He served as an enlisted man at Maxwell Field, Ala., and as a radio instructor at Scott Field, Ill., until attending Signal Corps Officer Candidate School at Fort Monmouth, N.J.

He was commissioned in October 1942.

Mr. Spangler served with the 301st Signal Operations Battalion, a unit of Patton's Third Army, through the campaigns in Europe, and was separated from active duty in March 1946.

He attended Washington University in St. Louis until the fall of 1947, when he was recalled to active duty in the U.S. Army. He served with various units during the Korean conflict while stationed in California; Texas; Okinawa, Japan; Ohio; and Germany.

Mr. Spangler was separated from the service in 1954 but retained a reserve commission and retired after 30 years of service with the rank of major.

He married Elizabeth Wilson on May 2, 1954, in Las Vegas, Nev. Mr. Spangler worked for the state of Nevada Employment Service for several years and the Southern Nevada Telephone Company in Las Vegas, where he served as personnel director.

In 1961, the family moved to Pacifica, Calif. Mr. Spangler worked for the U.S. Dept. of Labor in San Francisco, Calif., in the Farm Labor Program as an employment and training specialist. Mr. Spangler retired from the Department of Labor in 1980 and moved with his family to Grass Valley.

He had many interests. He was a private pilot, an active beekeeper, RV enthusiast and stained glass artist. He enjoyed latch-hooking rugs, and he edited several newsletters and journals.

He was a life member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Western Apicultural Society, National Association of Retired Federal Employees and the Good Sam Club, where he served on the NorCal staff as editor of the quarterly publication.

Mr. Spangler also belonged to the Air Craft Owners and Pilots Association, Retired Officers Association, National Association of the Uniformed Services, the Elks Lodge, the Nevada County Beekeepers Association and the Tommyknockers Chapter of the Good Sam Club.

He served one term on the Nevada County Grand Jury, and while in Pacifica, served on the Animal Control Commission.

While the family did not move permanently to Grass Valley until 1980, they had purchased property in Nevada County 12 years earlier and spent many weekends and vacations on their property outside of Grass Valley.

Mr. Spangler is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; brother, Mirth; and his daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.



SURVEY

Thank you to all who participated. This gives me an idea how many really read the newsletter each month. Now I can judge if it is worth the time and effort. Below is a list of the readers this month….listed by state. Perhaps you will find a neighbor listed and will now know when and from what school that person graduated.

ALABAMA 1

Joanne Morgan (WI 1954) Clanton, Alabama

ARIZONA 9

Mary Ann Hite Williams (WI 1952) Phoenix, AZ
Mary Anne Sharpolisky (Would have been WI 1960 but moved to Mesa, AZ) now live in Phoenix, AZ
Billie (Kittle) Fox (WI 1961) Phoenix, AZ
Margaret Cleavenger Maiocco (WI 1965) Sun City West, AZ
Mike Jones (WI 1976) Morristown, AZ
Bill Adler (WI 1953) Scottsdale, AZ
Charles Shuttleworth (WI 1953) Sierra Vista, AZ
Lois Shuttleworth (WI 1955) Sierra Vista, AZ
Gary Robey (WI 1957) Retired to Prescott AZ a mountain city in the national forests of 40,000. Retired here in 1996 after 40 years in LV NV

ARKANSAS 1

Jack George, (WI 1961) Atkins, Arkansas.

CALIFORNIA 14

Carolyn Layfield Cady (WI 1953) Napa, California. My heart is in West Virginia some of the time; I just would like to visit more often.
David Saucer, (WI 1951) My wife (an Ohio Buckeye) and I live in the town of Windsor, California in the heart of Sonoma County wine country.
Randy Coyner (WI 1960) Danville, CA. 45 minutes due east of San Francisco. I have lived in the Bay Area for 40 years.
Jon Darnall (WI 1953) Santa Clarita, CA
Bill Pinella (WI 1965) Santa Rosa, CA
John Davis (WI 1964) (WI 64 but moved before graduation) now in Novato, CA
Frank Bush (WI 1959) Santa Rosa, CA
Jerry Winerman (WI 1957) Los Angeles, CA
Vince Merendino, (ND 1964) for 33 years been in San Diego, CA
Joe Malone (WI 1952) Saratoga, CA
Lisla White Damoulos (WI 1965) Livermore, CA
Debbie Sayre Stoikowitz (WI 1969) San Juan Capistrano, CA
Shirley Fain Dillmore (WI 1964) San Diego,CA
Jane Byrnside Anderson (WI 1956) La Quinta, CA


COLORADO 3

Eleanor Ruth Kuhl (WI 1957) I live in Cortez, Colorado located near the "Four Corners" where the states of Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico meet.
Marianna Waroblak (WI 1956) Bayfield, Colorado
Mary Custer Carder (WI 1954) Aurora, Colorado

DELAWARE 5

Tony Marchio (WI 1965) live in Middletown, DE
Steve Limbers (WI 1957) Wilmington, DE since 1970
Sandy Lough Limbers (WI 1957) Wilmington DE since 1970
Robert “Dick” Dixon (WI 1947) Dover, DE
Kevin Lawson (WI 1983) Wilmington, DE

FLORIDA 41

Jay Sharp (WI 1959) Lived in Naples, FL for the past 27 years
Anita "Babe" Bisping Cashman (WI 1956) New Smyrna Beach, FL
Carolyn Spagnuolo (NDHS 1962), Tampa. FL
Jim White (WI 1972) Wellington, FL
Allen Alvarez (WI 1958) Ormond Beach, FL
Monica (Harris) Hamilton (WI 1971-1974) Tampa, FL
Charlie Means (WI 1950) Melbourne, FL
Marcie (Fernandez) Means, (VHS 1949) Melbourne, FL
Bill Berger (WI 1960) Lake Mary, FL
Lance (Lanny) Miller (WI 1961) Jacksonville Beach, FL
Dahrie (Christiansen) Hayman (WI 1964) Ocala, FL
Jennifer Cone-Wells (WI 1972) Ormond Beach, FL
Patricia A. (Fiorenza) De Lille (WI 1956) Gainesville, FL
Norma Simon Stern (Victory 1950) Terra Vista, Citrus Hills, FL USA
Mary Jo Marchio Godfrey (WI 1960) St. Augustine, FL
Terry Fleming and Sharon Fleming ('63 VHS graduates), live on Longboat Key, FL from mid Nov.-early May. From early May-mid Nov., we reside in Morgantown, W.Va.
Sherry Greitzner Dial (WI 1956) Ft. Pierce, FL
Jeannie Sirk (Victory 1963) Ocala, FL
Bill (Glenn) Cowgill (WI 1959) Homestead, FL
Joyce Aspy Molloy (WI 1970) Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bob Turner (WI 1958) Bonita Springs, FL
Fred Alvaro (WI 1959) The Villages, FL
Karen Alvaro (Bridgeport 1959 )The Villages, FL
Bud Collins (WI 1955) The Villages, FL
Roleta Smith Meredith (WI 1959) Lived 45 yrs. In Ohio but now in Sarasota, FL
Bill Meredith (Monongah HS 1957) Sarasota, FL
Molly Lynch Knotts (WI 1966) Cape Coral, FL
Barry Brinkley (RW 1960) Seminole, FL
Tom Allen (WI 1957) Manatee County, FL
Carolyn White Rector (WI 1959) Sarasota, FL
Bob Rector (WI 1959) Sarasota, FL
Janet Deffet Pernell Hall Doty (Victory 1960) Ormond Beach, FL
George Agrippe (Notre Dame 1961) Niceville FL
Mere Gurson Schwartz (WI 1957) Jacksonville, FL
Barbara Cunningham (W.I. 1948) Port Charlotte, FL
Bob Dennison (WI 1957) Quiet Dell WV 6 months and Sarasota, FL 6 months
Marsha Woods Roper (WI 1959) Hollywood, FL
Bob and Darlene Cloussson (WI 1955) Sarasota, FL
Diana Shablack Sandy (WI 1969) St. Augustine, FL.
Robert Manley (WI 1934) Tierra Verde, FL since 1949
Bill Brassine (WI 1954) Estero, FL 7 mos. Elizabethtown, KY 5 mo.

GEORGIA 10

Jim Alvaro (WI 1956) Buford, GA
Sonja Grossa Alvaro (Bridgeport HS 1958) Buford, GA
Tim Cork (WI 1962) Lawrenceville, GA
Judy Cork (WI 1962) Lawrenceville, GA
Ruth Ann Martin Hill (WI 1959) Smoke Rise, GA
Cindy Miller Murphy (WI 1974) Stone Mountain, GA
David Lawrence Kinney (WI 1951) Hiawassee, GA
Linda Suter (WI 1965) a suburb of Atlanta, GA
Jean Vickers Kennedy (WI 1958) Atlanta, GA
Linda Jenkins Purnell (WI 1967) Roswell, GA

HAWAII 2

Mary Beth Hilburn (WI 1955) Captain Cook, HI
Vince Fragomene (WI 1959) Kailua, HI

ILLINOIS 2

Sargent P. McQuillan (WI 1957) Downers Grove, IL
Lynne F. Schatz (maiden name, Marcia Lynne Fox) (WI 1963) Chicago, IL

INDIANA 3

Larry Taylor (WI 1972) Newburgh, IN
Judy (Zabeau) Shepherd (NDHS 1958) Sellersburg, IN
Robert Shaw (WI 1955) Fort Wayne, IN

KANSAS 2

Karen Sue Furner Wootton (Bristol High School 1959 ) Topeka, KS
Beverly Morris Hissong (WI 1958) Lenexa, KS

KENTUCKY 2

Bob Gainer (WI 1962) Ashland, KY since about 1968
Jim Potter (WI 1965) Corbin, KY Home of Colonel Sanders KFC

MARYLAND 15

Chris Hill (WI 1960) After 19 years in D.C., now in Chevy Chase, MD. In mid- September we will make the big retirement move to Knoxville, TN.
Anthony L. Bellotte (WI 1957) Baltimore, MD
Lynn Keith (WI 1966) Kensington, MD
Jim Mills (WI 1949) Ocean Pines, MD
Sue Selby Moats (WI 1955) Silver Spring, MD and Hedgesville WV (near Martinsburg)
Martha Blair (Norris) Chartrand (WI 1956 ) Lutherville, MD
Lewis Nicholas (Nick) Stevens (WI 1963) Bethesda, MD
Rusty Sloan (WI 1951) Annapolis, MD
Margaret Reymond Mrazik (ND 1958) Boonsboro, MD (outside of Hagerstown, MD)
Bob Miley (WI 60) Clinton, MD
Diana Calverley Haskell (WI 1960) Bethesda, MD
Jim Hovey (WI 1962) Columbia, MD
Bob Sommerville, (WI 1966) Westminster, MD
Ruthanne Grimes Herold (WI 1959) Garsonville, MD
Charles Ferrell (WI 1946) Gaithersburg, MD

MASSACHUSETTS 2

Bob McNutt (WI 1955) Cape Cod, MA for 42 years
Sue Martin McNutt (WI 1955) Cape Cod, MA for 42 years

MICHIGAN 4

Jane Wilson Coon (WI 1960) Ann Arbor, MI
James White (Jim) WI 1958 I have 2 homes, summer in Rockford MI and winter in Port Charlotte, FL
Marlene Parsons Andre ( RW 1953) Farmington Hills, MI It is not almost Heaven, but it is home now!
Nancy Mayer Capilla (WI 1959) 6 mos in Temperance, MI & 6 mos in Lake Alfred,

MINNESOTA 3

Jeff Thompson (WI 1972) Minneapolis, MN
Elisa Tillman Thompson (WI 1973) Minneapolis, MN
Tom Stealey (WI 1965) Minneapolis, MN.
MISSISSIPPI 2

Dave Kuhl (WI 1962) Ocean Springs, MS half way between Mobile and New Orleans.
Sharon Myers Johnson Hall (WI 1965) Purvis, MS

MISSOURI 2

N. Louanna Furbee (WI 1955) Columbia, Mo and Mexico
Glenna Lee Pick Phillips (WI 1938) Lee Summit, Mo

NEVADA 2

Buzz Floyd (Victory 1956) Las Vegas, NV
Paul C. Chicarell (St. Mary’s HS 1955) Las Vegas, NV

NEW JERSEY 1

Loretta Mayer Brinkman (WI 1959) I live in Lopatcong Township, NJ

NEW YORK 4

Barbara K. Birshtein, Ph.D. (WI 1962) New Rochelle, NY
Barbara Allen Gordon (WI 1956) Montrose, NY
E. Ann Kemper Errico (WI 1963) Sleepy Hollow, NY
Ronald Ogren (WI 1950) Orchard Park, NY

NORTH CAROLINA 16

Linda Johnston Binkelman (WI 1959) Charlotte, NC.
Alice Blanche Crim (WI 1955) Rutherfordton,NC
Bryan McIntyre (WI 1965) Wilmington NC
Sara Stephenson Laber (WI 1955) Hendersonville, NC
Susie Wysong Sutton (WI 1965) Charlotte, NC
Brad Andrews (WI 1971) Raleigh, NC
Joe Tipper Victory 1958, and I live in Raleigh, NC
Shirley Pouch Berkley (WI 1961) Druham, NC
Katherine “Kitty” Wells Ray (WI 1963) Charlotte, NC
Larry Ammons (WI 1960) Asheville, NC
Ann Shelbaer Ammons (WI 1961) Asheville, NC
Kitty Wysong Cobb ( WI 1962) Winston-Salem, NC
Annabel Day Davis (WI 1957) Majorette Shelby, NC
Paul Davis ( WI 1957) Shelby, NC
Bill Bryan (RW 1957) Asheville, NC
Mary Stump Harrell (WI 1955) Franklin, NC

OHIO 16

Pat (Dofflemyer) Nixon (WI 1965) Stow, OH
Keith Nixon (WI 1965) We live 7 months a year in Englewood Florida and 5 months in Stow, OH
John Lee (WI 1965) Marietta, OH
Frederick R. Heflin (WI 1953) Cincinnati, OH
Eleanor Queen Heflin (WI 1954) Cincinnati, OH
Stephen Chapnick (WI 1960) Cleveland, OH 42 years
Ernest “Ernie” Bastin (WI 1957) just outside of Albany, OH
Mary Ellen Campbell Mathers (WI 1961) Newark, OH
Don Azelvandre (ND 1957) Hilliard, OH
Mary Lee Jones Azelvandre (Pennsboro HS 1956) Hilliard, OH
Mary Sue Spahr (WI 1956) Fairborn, OH
Jane Rokisky Bolton (WI 1955) Canfield, OH
Sharon Wendler Jacobson ( WI 1960) South Point, OH
Randy Martin (WI 1974) Reynoldsburg, OH
Bernice King McHenry (WI 1952) Home is Berea, OH; winter in Leesburg, FL
Tom Blizzard (WI 1960) Dayton, OH

PENNSYLVANIA 9

Judy Ash Guy (WI 1950) Mt. Lebanon, PA. This is a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. I've lived in the Pittsburgh area since 1953.
Corinne Tannenbaum Levy (Attended W.I. for 2 years and then graduated from Penn Hall Prep in 1959) Pittsburgh, PA
Elizabeth Teter Akin (WI 1956) Collegeville, PA
Beth Twigg Devericks (WI 1959) Greensburg, PA
Sheryl Pinnell Suplee (WI 1965) Gettysburg, PA
Joe Charles (Bridgeport 1955) Erie, PA
Barbara Charles (Academy High School, 1954) Erie, PA
Dede "Short" King (WI 1994) Centerville, PA
Cathy (Kay) Strogen (WI 1965) Williamsburg, PA

SOUTH CAROLINA 20

Kimberly Carol Ludwick Wildt (WI 1977) Columbia, SC
Jerry Hustead (WI 1963) Charleston, SC
Susanne Gabriel Arthur (WI 1960) Greenville, SC
Carol Van Horn Dean (WI 1958) Hodges, SC
Roger Dean (RW 1956) Hodges, SC
Robert Hall (WI 1956) Greer, SC since 1970
Nancy Van Horn Moore Stunger (WI 1954) Piedmont, SC
Don Sager (WI 1956) Bluffton, SC
Bob Davis (WI 1959) Irmo, SC
Janet White Davis (WI 1960) Irmo, SC
Christine (Bailey) Williams (WI 1960) Little River, SC (Myrtle Beach)
Ron Cleavenger, (WI 1963) Morgantown, WV and Kiawah Island, SC
Mildred Honaker Lamb (WI 1950) Myrtle Beach, SC
Engle Lesslie Hall, Sr. (Victory 1955) Columbia, SC
Mary Harbert Nophsker (WI 1958) Myrtle Beach, SC
Chuck Hussion (Grafton St Augustine 1965) Taylors, SC
Carmen Romano (WI 1955) Hilton Head Island, SC
Jacqueline Tiano Romano (WI 1956) Hilton Head Island, SC
Carolyn Harbert Eneix (WI 1959) Myrtle Beach, SC
Jim Martin (WI 1959) Lexington, SC


TENNESSEE 10

Evelyn Georgeadis Kitts (VHS 1958) I live in Clarksville, Tn. Close to Nashville and Ft. Campbell, Ky, home of the 101st Airborne.
Emory Cole (RW 1959), Columbia, TN
Bob Teter (WI 1960) Kingsport, TN
Holly Furbee Berger ( WI 1959) I live in Germantown, TN and Knoxville, TN
Claire Lou (Nicewarner) Conley (WI 1950), Sevierville, TN
Mary Nicewarner Tucker (WI 1956) Seriverville, TN
Rose Hamrick (NDHS 196) Pigeon Forge TN
George Cinci (WI 1960) Athens, TN
Carole Findley Cinci (WI 1964) Athens, TN
Linda Newport Stricker (WI 1965) Harriman, TN

TEXAS 11

David Bates (WI 1951) Duncanville (suburb of Dallas), tx. (lower case "t" on purpose)
Deb Yorgensen (Parkersburg Catholic HS 1969) Blanco, Texas now
Hank Mayer (WI 1956) Killeen, TX.
Sandra (Conaway) Mason (WI 1954) I've lived in Katy, Texas for the past 34 years (and still don't like it)
Dick Fitch (John Richard) (WI 1956) Kerrville, TX
Ron L Watkins (Victory 1954) Living in Garland Texas a suburb of Dallas, TX
Chuck Wilson (WI 1967) Dallas, TX, Been here 19 years.
Becky Hollandsworth Day (WI 1959) Houston, TX
Brad Wamsley (WI 1978) Highland Village, TX
Bob Alton (Victory 1955) San Antonio, TX Have been here (this time) since October 1973. Left Clarksburg in September 1956 when I joined the US AIr Force.
Deb Yorgensen (Parkersburg Catholic, 1969) Blanco, TX

UTAH 3

Greg Merrill (WI 1966) Logan, UT
Frank Taylor (RW 1955) St. George, UT
Rhoda (Hustead) Taylor (Lumberport 1959) St. George, UT

VIRGINIA 24

John Stump (WI 1946) Loudoun County, VA
Bob Bridge (WI 1956) Dumfries, VA
John Teter (WI 1961) Alexandria, VA
Walt Cleavenger (RW 1952) Stuarts Draft, VA
Bob Bridge (WI 1956) VA
Brooke Beall (NDHS 1958) Bracey, VA
Blair Gloss (WI 1961) Newport News, VA
Joe Van Voorhis (WI 1965) Midlothian, VA, USA
Jean Wells Himmel (WI 1959) Fredericksburg, VA
Henry McDaniel (Bridgeport HS 1955) Floyd, VA
Mary Jo Benedetto (WI 1961) Oakton, VA
Brad Hustead (WI 1971) Richmond, VA
Bob Campbell (Unidis HS 1957) Virginia Beach, VA
Ronald R. Harvey (WI 1955) Smithfield, VA
Becky Rumble Littlepage (WI 1966) Alexandria, VA
Betty Jo Nichols Laine (WI 1949) Fairfax, VA
Jim Ashley (WI 1962) Dunn Loring, VA
Martha Pulice Williams (WI 1964) Vienna, VA
Doris Walters Webster (WI 1959) Gloucester County, VA
Jim Hufford (Victory 1951) Reston, VA
Nancy (Tipper) Hufford (Victory High 1951) Reston, VA
Linda DeTurk Jones (WI 1960) Richmond, VA
Judy Allen Scharle (WI thru 1961, graduated Fairmont Sr. HS) Norfolk, VA
Robert N (Bob) Swiger (WI 1961) Leesburg, VA


WASHINGTON 3

Pete Dakan (Bridgeport 1960) Auburn, WA, Even if I didn't go to WI, the newsletter brings back many memories of a wonderful area to grow up in.
Dave Hornor (WI 1959) Seattle, WA
Sam Iaquinta (WI 1956) Seattle, WA

WEST VIRGINIA 122

Jill Garvin Modlin (WI 1951) Lewisburg WV
Bob Modlin (WI 1950) Lewisburg, WV
John Blanchard (WI 1958) Clarksburg, WV
Carol Custer Rogers (WI 1962) Clarksburg, WV
Larry Martino (WI 1959) Clarksburg Country Club area, WV
Chris Wyatt (WI 1971) I live in Job WV which is about 5 miles from Harman towards Spruce Knob, and only about 20 minutes from Canaan Valley.
Charlie Burkhammer (WI 1959) Bridgeport, WV
Frank Fragomene (WI 1962) South Charleston, WV
Joanne Westfall Simpson-Tetrick (WI 1952) Bridgeport, WV
Richard F. Tetrick (WI 1947) Bridgeport, WV
Anthony J. Selario (WI 1956) Clarksburg, WV
Marilyn Lightner Kittle (WI 1965) Lost Creek, WV
Kim Walls (WI 1974) I now live in Buckhannon, WV
Ed Gumm (WI ) Morgantown, WV
Jim Burnell (WI 1960) I live in Fairmont, WV
Vada Hickman (WI 1966) Clarksburg, WV
Linda Hopkins (1958 from Montgomery High School) I live in Terra Alta, WV
Dave Morris (WI 1963) Clarksburg, WV
Patty Hickman Cravey (WI 1961) Still live in Broad Oaks Clarksburg, WV
Bill Phillips (WI 1960--but move to Elkins) Clarksburg, WV
Mark Freeman (WI 1975) Clarksburg, WV ON THE HILL
Bryan Stealey (WI 1990) Morgantown, WV
Joe Marra (WI 1958) Berkley Springs, WV
Jim Hovey (WI 1962) Morgantown, WV
Colleen Luzader Holliday (WI 1961) Milton, WV
Freddie Layman (VHS 1946) Gore, WV
Patty Moffett Austin (WI 1971) Capon Springs, WV
Arreta Radcliffe Jaranko (WI 1940) Shenandoah Junction, WV
Terry Shorr (WI '58) Charleston, WV
Evelyn Anne (Brown) Harper (Victory 1962) Bridgeport, WV
Bill Bennett (WI 1973) Clarksburg (Broadway), WV
Lisa Bennett (RW 1978) Clarksburg (Broadway), WV
Jim Martin (WI 1959) Bridgeport, WV after marriage to Geraldine Merandi of Flemington
David Kulina (WI 1961) Fairmont, WV
Linda "Warner" Kulina (WI 1965) Fairmont, WV
Julia (Judy) Davis Pinti (WI 1959), Clarksburg, WV
Gerry (Villers) Fenton, (RW 1958) Huntington, WV - Barboursville, WV area
Corbin Fenton (ND 1959) Huntington, WV - Barboursville, WV area
Carol Criss Annie (WI 1966) South Charleston WV
Roberta Lasko Burks (WI 1982) Fraziers Bottom, WV
Karen Sue Queen Carvelli (WI 1959) Stonewood, WV
Carolyn Tinder Dennison (Faimont West 1964) 6 months in Quiet Dell, WV and 6 months in Sarasota, FL
Terry Snider Fazio (WI 1967) Clarksburg, WV
Virginia Scholl graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing 1956---live in Vienna,WV
George Eicher (WI 1957) Bridgeport, WV
Sue Brown Eicher (RW 1960) Bridgeport, WV
Judy Daugherty Kimler (WI 1959) Barboursville, WV
Gina (Oliverio) Barth (WI 1977) Clarksburg (Adamston) WV
Sharyn Cottrill McGahan (WI 1959) Clarksburg, WV
William E. Yoke, Jr. (WI 1964) Clarksburg, WV
Mary Lee (Smouse) Griffin (WI 1949) Bridgeport, WV (USA)
Pamela (Wolfe) Watson (Unidis HS 1963) Morgantown, WV
Eugene Jaumot (Victory HS 1954) Bridgeport, WV
Jim Selario (WI 1967) Bridgeport, WV
Ken Matheny (WI 1973) Ranson, WV
Linda Wallace Leonette (WI 1967) Bridgeport, WV
Alexis Julian Scott (ND 1965) Bridgeport, WV
Frank Scott (ND 1965) Bridgeport, WV
Bob Wagner (WI 1965) Clarksburg, WV
Patricia Hardman Nicholson (WI 1956) Vienna, WV
Marcia Benson (WI 1957) Morgantown, WV
Bill Van Voorhis (WI 1958) Morgantown, WV
Harriett Danley Van Voorhis (WI 1958) Morgantown, WV
Lyle Corder (RW 1957) Bridgeport, WV
Jane Hamilton Ross (WI 1953) Charleston, WV
Lynn Corder (RW 1957) Bridgeport, WV
Kathy Carter Garrett Kiger (WI 1968) Huntington, WV
Louis Oliverio (NDHS 1958) Spent fresh & Soph yr at WI Clarksburg, WV
Rosanne Malfregeot Oliverio (NDHS 1958) Clarksburg, WV
Martha Phillips Levine (WI 1973 ) Clarksburg, WV
Ruby (Mathews) Casto (Victory 1947) has lived in Stonewood, WV for 51 yrs
Gladys Williams –(WI ) Clarksburg, WV
Michael Elyard (WI 1976) Clarksburg, WV
Sara Jean (Malone) Graham – (WI 1943) Lake Floyd, WV
Bob Kuhl (WI 52 - WVU 56) Charleston, WV
Mary RoseGrimes Axton (WI 1975) Clarksburg, WV
Mary Margaret Adams “Markey Adams” (WI 1942) Bridgeport, WV
David J. Romano (WI 1970) Clarksburg, WV
Willard "Bud" Wheelock (WI 1960) Clarksburg, WV
Sharon Wheelock (WI 1962) Clarksburg, WV
Jim Rogers ( WI 1964) Living in Clarksburg, WV and part time in Pinehurst, NC
Beth Allen Goff Lake Floyd, WV
Steve Goff (WI 1972) Lake Floyd, WV
Carol Moebus Baker (WI 1970) Bridgeport, WV
John Allen (WI 1957) Elkins, WV
Jacqueline Hays Lafferty (Victory 1954) Clarksburg, WV
Jeffrey Westfall (WI 1980) lives in Charleston, WV
Hilda Logston Kerns (WI 1965) Bridgeport, WV
Jim Ayers (WI 1967) Fayetteville, WV
David Goldsmith (Victory 1949) Canaan Valley, WV
Jeannie Stackpole Goldsmith (WI 1951) Canaan Valley, WV
Lori Hotstuttler (WI 1990) Clarksburg, WV
Thomas Wayne Garrett - (Tom Garrett) - (WI 1965) Fairmont, WV
Chris Colombo Babyak (NDHS 1961) Bridgeport, WV
Clifford "Cliff" Cleavenger (WI 1970) Bristol, WV
Harry Mitchell (WI 1975) South Charleston, WV
Joseph Williams Jr. (WI 1956), Clarksburg, WV
Shirley Heidelmeier Williams (WI 1957) Clarksburg, WV
James J. Martin (WI 1943) Bridgeport, WV
Bill Norris (WI 1962) Clarksburg, WV
Carolyn Norris (WI 1963) Clarksburg, WV
Ted Wolfe (WI 1974) week-days in Morgantown and week-ends in Clarksburg, WV
Don Harvey (WI 1964 ) Clarksburg, WV
Nancy Harvey (WI 1967) Clarksburg, WV
Marsha “Golden” Caplinger (WI 1965) Clarksburg, WV
Roger Caplinger (WI 1968) Clarksburg, WV
LaDonna Davis Emrick (RW 1956) Bridgeport, WV
Marcia Booth (WI 1965) (East Pea Ridge) Huntington, WV
Jean Russell Stewart (WI 1956) Clarksburg, WV
Susan Mollohan (WI 1961) Charletson, WV
Susan Golden (WI 1993) Winfield, WV
Anthony Julian (WI 1959) Fairmont, WV
Mary Ellen Sereno Rawlinitis (Notre Dame HS 1960)
John Hovey (WI 1964) Clarksburg, WV
Becky (McClain) Werner (WI 1960) Clarksburg, WV
Ron Werner (WI 1959) Clarksburg, WV
Steve Griffith, (NDHS 1960) Clarksburg,WV even after 68 years
Sherri Griffith (Salem '65) Clarksburg, WV married 43 years.
Ronald White (WI 1962) Clarksburg, WV
Jim Nutter (WI 1971) Ona, WV
Louis C. Palmer (WI 1957) Clarksburg, WV
Barbara Plattenburg Palmer (Fairmont Sr. HS 1963) Clarksburg, WV

WISCONSIN 1

Gene Davis (Bertis Eugene Davis, Jr.) (WI 1959) Living in Wausau, Wisconsin since 1975. We look forward to the Newsletter each month.

CANADA 4

(Ms.) Eann T. Hodges (WI 1971) Current Address: Orleans (Ottawa), Ontario, CA (for past 25 years)
Dave “Tuffy” Knight (WI 1954) Live in Kitchner, Ontario, CA for the past 45 years.
Pat Sprout Newbrough (RW 57) Kitchner, Ontario, CA
Rich Newbrough (Bridgeport 55) Kitchener, Ontario CA

GERMANY 1

Marcia Young Fletcher (WI 1964) I am currently living in Landstuhl, Germany, for a 2-year work assignment. I will return to my home in Tucson, Arizona, in 2011.



WATCH FOR A PREVIEW IN THE OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

submitted by: Roleta
Roleta1@aol.com

The ladies are busy making quilt squares again. And the 2011 WIN Scholarship Quilt is going to be the best yet. I have some pictures of some of the squares and I will be sharing a few with you in the coming months. So make sure you take a look!



LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MOUTAINEERS!!!!!!!!

submitted by: Mary Ann Hite Williams (WI '52)
mahwms@cox.net

Roleta, kudos to you and Judy for your wonderful newsletter. We both read it "religiously" every month!

I have lived in Phoenix, Arizona, now for 42 years. Other places we lived after we got married were Dayton, Ohio, and Syracuse, NY. GE transferred us out here; I thought it would be all sand dunes and sunshine. That last part is certainly true, except at this time of year is "monsoon" time and we do have a few storms. We love the "dry heat" and do not have to shovel it like we did the snow in Syracuse!

I grew up in Shinnston on my grandparents' (Fergusons') farm until I was eight and we had gas rationing and couldn't get enough for Daddy to get to work coaching at WIHS. That summer we moved to Goff Plaza in Clarksburg. ( I met a lady out here who had lived on the same street before we did!) That fall my sister, Emma Lee Hite, was born. About 1947 we moved up on "The Hill" where I lived until I married Gordon Williams (Bristol HS 1950) after my graduating from WVU in 1956. Gordon graduated from WVU in 1955.

We are grateful that several (how many?) years ago a WV group got started getting together in the Phoenix area to watch the WVU games. This is a photo of some guys you might recognize. (See attachment.)

They are both usually at these gatherings. We have from 30 to 50 people, and growing, at a sports bar and grill; all ages are welcome. Anyone who wishes to come are asked to let Ian Hover know so he can put you in "the count" so we'll have adequate service. His numbers are:
Home: 623-399-8816
Cell: 304-685-3714
Email: ianwvu@hotmail.com

He can give you further directions when and where to meet. We hope to get going with full Mountaineer Spirit for the first football game on September 4th. We hope to see you there!


On the left is "Hot Rod" Rodney Huntley who was a big WVU star in the '50's. On the right is Coach Joedy Gardner. Both are WVU graduates. Joedy coached several places besides WVU, one of which was Arizona Western. They are both retired now and live in the Phoenix area. Rod's number 33 was retired last year at halftime at one of the games. These were pre-Jerry West athletes.



submitted by: Bill Meredith
billmere@aol.com

We have a wide variety of letters this month. They cover such diverse subjects as youth sports, NASCAR, Church League basketball, high school rivalries and Major League baseball. Plus, we discuss a couple of sports conferences.

Speaking of conferences, I finally found out what is happening in the NCAC, made up mostly of former members of the Big Ten. Apparently, Elkins and Buckhannon started things rolling, by rejoining the Big Ten. Then, Morgantown and University HS joined the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference, but also remained in the NCAC. In early August, the three Marion County schools, Fairmont Senior, East Fairmont and North Marion were accepted into the Big Ten, starting next year. Rumor has it, that these three will be reclassified as AA schools next year, which could be the reason for the move. I would like to hear from anyone who knows more about this.

billmere@aol.com



To Bill:

Sorry about sounding like "sour grapes" in my last note to you, but I had a "belly full" of complaining parents. I have been involved for 48 years as either a player, official or coach in football, basketball, and baseball/softball, and have the messed-up body to prove it. If I had a penny for every hour spent studying, teaching/coaching and driving, neither I nor my family would ever need for anything as long as we lived. The rewards have far exceeded the time and pain that I have gone through. Young men, still to this day, approach me with questions about this and that and my wife tells me I have more time for them than I have for her and her 'honey-do list'. If I had it to do over, I would do more and enjoy it more. Someone did it for me and now it has been "pay back" time. I will write you again. Now, it is off to get Nate, (11 years of age) Today, he had a 56 at Apple Valley (Par is 38 for 9 holes).

Bob Dennison, W I 1957

Reply To Bob:

As I mentioned before, the people instructing our young boys and girls in sports, are seldom appreciated. Your letters add a little spice to the sports section. I often see those who give of their time and energy in youth coaching, etc., praised----after their deaths. That is obviously too late. I've always been an advocate of giving "flowers to the living". It sounds like Nate is quite a golfer. If young people learn the game properly when they are young, they will enjoy it all their lives.

Bill (billmere@aol.com)



To Bill:

Washington Irving and Victory played each other twice during the basketball season, home and home, although both games were played at Carmichael Auditorium. The preliminary game for the home team was between the respective school's Hi-Y group and the varsity reserve team. The WI Hi- Y/Reserve game was usually a pretty good game, with the reserves typically winning.

However, my senior year, we had a fairly good Hi-Y squad. And, of all things, the score at the end of regulation time was 46 to 46, with an overtime needed to settle the matter.

The officials/coaches wouldn't let the game go to overtime, though, because it would have delayed the start of the varsity game. Thus, I participated in what may have been (arguably) the only tie basketball game in the history of the Carmichael Auditorium.

Fred Heflin WI '53

Reply To Fred:

Quite honestly, I don't remember ever hearing of a tie in a basketball game. That is unique. I am not familiar with Hi-Y. Was it associated with the YMCA? Let me know more about it. When I played basketball, we always had a preliminary game, but it was either between the Freshmen teams or the Reserve teams of the two schools. They actually kept track of the wins and losses of those squads in the conference. My sophomore year, our Reserve team was undefeated going into the final game. The opposing coach allowed a couple of his varsity starters to play against us and we lost. As I recall, our coach told us not to worry, that we would have our revenge in football, and we did, beating them by about six touchdowns. Thanks Fred, for sharing another memory with us.

Bill (billmere@aol.com)



To Bill:

The reason you couldn't find the W.Va. International Speedway is because it is now known as the Ona Speedway. Here is a link to it with all it's history. I only went to one race there and it was exciting. The track lights went out during the race and it was total darkness. Richard Petty eventually won but it was scary for a while.

http://www.onaspeedway.com

Judy Daugherty Kimler, W I 1959

Reply To Judy:

Thanks for clearing this up for me. It looks like the track is alive and well. After having seen some of the big races years ago, I think in the future, I'd prefer going to the smaller tracks. It is similar to baseball for me. The minor leagues are more fun to watch in person than the majors.

Bill (billmere@aol.com)



To Bill:

Some of your readers have written about the Pittsburgh Pirates winning the pennant in 1960. My husband worked for the Pittsburgh Pirates and he was with them when they won. It was a big day, believe me. But, he always said that Smith never received the credit he should have for making Mazeroski's home run the hit that won for the Pirates. And, not too long ago, the sports writer for our local newspaper wrote an article about Smith and the Pirates winning. I wish I had cut it out, so I could speak knowledgeably about it. I am sure you have some fans who will know about this situation. I have two baseballs that the team signed for my husband, and some of the bats that were preferred by the players, (Clemente for one), pictures of the winning team, and other memorabilia. There were billboards everywhere showing the picture of the Pirate's winning team. I am sorry I can't tell you the whole story and I wish I had paid more attention to what he was telling me. But that was a long time ago. Best Wishes to you and Roleta,

Arreta Radcliffe Jaranko, WI 1940

Reply To Arreta:

I'll bet your husband had a thousand stories to tell. Of course, I remember Maz's home run very well, but I didn't remember Hal Smith doing anything special. Boy, was I wrong. I'm sure you are referring to Smith's three-run home run, putting the Pirates up 9-7, setting the stage for the winning homer. Smith was not normally the starting catcher (Smoky Burgess held that position), but he came through when it counted. Your memorabilia collection is probably worth some bucks, should you ever want to sell it.

Thanks for pointing out some wonderful trivia to us. I'll never forget the 1960 Pirates.

Bill (billmere@aol.com)



To Roleta (& Bill):

Thanks for all you do. I really enjoy reading the newsletter. Also, (To Bill) on the Harrison County Offense Team 1955, Jerry Posey was my neighbor and would have graduated in 1957 (I believe). He passed away before that, in early 1956. I think I am correct on this. I know it was before his graduation.

Thanks again.
LaDonna Davis Emrick, R W 1956

Reply To LaDonna

Thanks for the information on Jerry. I don't know the details, but I'm sure it was a terrible shock to his family and friends to lose him at such an early age.

Bill (billmere@aol.com)



To Bill:

I believe the only football rivals WI had were RW and Victory. Our season was pretty good if we won those games. There was plenty of blood left on the field after a WI / Victory game. I had a lot of friends on the RW team and I really enjoyed playing them. As far as Parkersburg, I don't know if you would call it a rival or not, but I do know they kicked the heck out of us every time we played them. We must have had it in our minds that they were gong to do just that. I remember the first time we played them in Parkersburg. After the Hilltoppers were introduced, they announced the Parkersburg Big Red team. Well, there were about 30 or 35 of us looking at them coming out of their dressing room and they kept coming and coming and coming. I don't know how many they dressed, but I am sure that Bud Collins or Augie Malfregeot remembers. They looked like Ohio State by their colors and size. Nope, I don't think they were our biggest rival and I know we weren't theirs. We had a great football team from the class of ' 55, but didn't do too well our senior year. We had a lot of great guys and had a lot of great memories. Every time we get together, we talk about the same plays over and over again, like it was yesterday. But of course, at our age, we don't remember what we talked about the year before, so everything is new again. Oh well, maybe just for me. But at that time in my life, I loved football more than anything.

Jim Alvaro, WI 1956

Reply To Jim:

Thanks for being the first person to write about local rivalries in sports. I'm sure most others would agree with you. If the cross town schools aren't your biggest rivals, something is wrong. I believe I have the results of all of the W I/Victory football games at my home in Florida. I'll have to look those up and we'll discuss it later. There must have been some great games. Hopefully, some others will share their memories of them with us.

As a youngster, I was always in awe of Parkersburg HS teams. I was told that it was the largest school in the state. I never saw their football teams, but saw their basketball team at a state tournament in Morgantown and was very impressed. I also saw a state championship football game at their stadium in the early 50's. It was some stadium to a young boy from a small town.

I can identify with your discussion, year after year, about the same games, plays etc. We had lunch last week with two of my fraternity brothers from WVU and their spouses. We do it every year and tell the same stories again and again. They never lose their humor. I loved it.

Thanks again for your letter. As always, memories are what make the sports section interesting.

Bill (billmere@aol.com)



To Bill:

In last month's WI Newsletter, you asked for a list of the schools in the Little Ten Conference. I attended Bristol High, which was one of the schools in that conference. I think the total list in 1950 was:

Bristol
Salem
Wallace
Lost Creek
West Milford

These I am quite sure of. I am more iffy on the next 5.

Bridgeport
Flemington
Belington
St. Marys
Lumberport

I graduated from Bristol in 1950 and I am doing this from memory, so I could be wrong about some of the last 5.

I read the WI Newsletter, because my wife, Mary Ann Hite Williams, is a 1952 graduate of WI.

Gordon Williams, Bristol 1950

Reply To Gordon:

I agree with your first five, plus Flemington and Lumberport. I think Jane Lew may have been a member, which would make eight. I don't think St. Marys, Belington or Bridgeport were part of that conference. (See Jim Alvaro’s letter about the Tri-Valley Conference) It looks like we need help from the readers. Can anyone identify the other two members?

Send your comments to:
Bill (billmere@aol.com)



To Bill:

I remember playing for St John's basketball team. I think St. Johns had two teams, St. Johns Reds and St. Johns Blues. I can't remember which one I played on, but I always played on my cousin, Nick Alvaro's team. He was a great player and I knew he would let me play and wouldn't kick me off the team. There were some really great ball players that came out of that church league. We played most of our games at St James and I believe a few at Columbian Hall on Water Street. If I remember right, Holy Rosary and Sacred Heart had the best teams, outside of St. Johns. I don't remember any uniforms except maybe a T-shirt with the teams name on front with numbers on back. I do remember the spaghetti dinner at the end of the season. We had a lot of fun though we walked to many of the gyms to play.

In later years, cousin Nick scheduled games with little towns outside of Clarksburg. There is no way I could locate those areas now. He would put together a team made up of the guys that were NOT like me, they were very good, guys like Junior and Jo Jo Dinaldo, my brother Fred, Jack Bennett, Don Sager, Tom Cavney, and cousin Eddie Lucente. We went to Folsom, Lumberport, Bristol, Sardis, Broadway, Salem, and anywhere Nick could get a game. He loved playing basketball. We had loads of laughs. I know that there are others who played on that team who read the newsletter. I loved those years.

Jim Alvaro, WI 1956

Reply to Jim:

Church league basketball provided a lot of enjoyment in those days. They gave a chance for young people to play organized basketball in an environment that, for the most part, kept them busy and out of mischief. Today, many churches have their own gymnasium on site. I often think of how much I would have loved having a chance to play in a gym as a young man, instead of on a cold, wet mud court at the local playground. I don't think today's youth realize how good they have it. The local elementary school had a small gym, but it went unused (we were not allowed to use it), except during the short winter basketball season. What a waste.

Once more, thanks Jim, for sharing these memories.

Bill (billmere@aol.com)



To Bill:

I wonder how many readers remember the Tri-Valley Conference? I forgot all about it. I always wondered why R-W was not in the Big Ten Conference and Victory was. And by the way, in what conference was Monongah? I see where schools such as Kingwood, Belington, Parsons, and University High were in the conference, but not Monongah. Just curious! Here was the 1956 All Tri-Valley Team. Hope it is clear enough to print.

Jim Alvaro, WI 1956

Reply To Jim:

I, too, had almost forgotten about that conference. I assume R-W wasn't in the Big Ten because of their size. I don't think they had as many students as W I or Victory. (Maybe someone can enlighten us on that.) Sometimes, other local schools don't want a competing school in their conference. I don't know whether that had anything to do with this or not. (Remember Marshall accusing WVU of keeping them out of the Big East) Thanks for the All Tri-Valley team list. We'll try to include it.

Monongah was in the Mason-Dixon Conference which was made up of mostly schools from Marion County (Mannington, Rivesville, Barrackville, Farmington and Fairview), plus Clay-Battelle and Hundred. The conference was realigned after 1979, since all of the Marion County schools were consolidated into North Marion High School at that time. Even though consolidation improves the educational facilities, it usually destroys a town's identity, when the local high school is closed.

Bill (billmere@aol.com)





Thanks to John Teter for sending the following list of race car drivers from West Virginia published by Mark Aumann of NASCAR.com. There is also a note at the end about West Virginia International Speedway.

• Rodney Combs, Lost Creek---Rodney Combs was born in Ohio, lived in North Carolina and retired to Florida, but somewhere along the way he ended up in a little town on I-79 south of Morgantown. The former track champ at Tri-County and Florence speedways, Combs is the answer to an unusual trivia question: Which driver was a teammate to both Dale Earnhardt and Tim Richmond.


Combs was one of the founders of the Richard Petty Driving School, and has worked as a spotter for the Rick Hendrick team in recent years.

Other noteworthy drivers from West Virginia are: • Bud Harless, Gilbert: Finished eighth at High Point in 1955, his best in 28 starts. • Pop McGinnis, Huntington: Raced from 1952-70; had two top-fives in 13 starts during 1953 season. • Arden Mounts, Gilbert: Six top-10s over a four-year span, beginning in 1953. • Johnny Patterson, Hutchinson: Finished second in the 1952 Southern 500, driving H.B. Ranier's Hudson. • Junior Spencer, Hamlin: Made 21 starts in 1965 with a best of fifth at Birmingham

Gone but not forgotten: West Virginia International Speedway, Huntington: Once owned by TV's Dick Clark, the .4375-mile oval hosted four Grand National races between 1963 and 1971. Fred Lorenzen won the first one -- and Richard Petty lapped the field at least twice in each of the next three races.



Readers:

(This note refers to the link in last month's newsletter, showing Leo DiCaprio wearing a WV cap at the World Cup.)

To Bill:

Did you notice in frame #3, it appears he is wearing another cap. Rather than WV, it appears to be an M???

Mary Ann Hite Williams, WI 1952

Reply To Mary Ann:

I looked through all of the photos again, but other than the WV, only saw him wearing a UCLA cap in one picture. I really hope he doesn't wear a blue cap with an "M" on it. If he does, I would lose all respect for him. (If anyone doesn't know what that is about, you haven't been reading the sports section of the newsletter or don't know about that "school up north")

Bill (billmere@aol.com)


SPORT SUBJECTS FOR NEXT MONTH

1.---Football season is beginning this week, so I hope to hear your take on the games.
2.---I'm still looking for stories from those of you who took part in big rivalry games as a high school athlete.
3.---What football fans are the best? This can be either high school or college fans.
4.---Were you ever involved in a fight (on or off the field or court) during a sports event? Tell us about it.

Send your stories, comments or questions to:

Bill (billmere@aol.com)



LATSTETTER BLDG

submitted by: Betty Latstetter Burke (WI '58)
ejaneburke2000@yahoo.com


Picture from the Clarksburg Exponent-Telegram.

This is a picture of the Latstetter Building which was built by my great-grandfather, John A. Latstetter, in 1912.

I really appreciate your efforts for this article and for all the newsletters. You have really contributed to the lives of us all.



HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY CAROL VAN HORN DEAN





submitted by: Frank Fragomene (WI '62)
Ffrago1aol.com

Isn't it amazing that so many people over 60 are computer literate.

A quick memory. The one of the most useful classes in high school for me was Typing. I used those typing skills [best ever speed was only 30+ words per minute] in lots of college classes and later on in the Navy. In the Navy I was assigned to a special base investigation group instead of guard duty. Later on when I went to sea duty on a large submarine tender I was assigned to the captain's office because I could type. After the Navy typing played an important role in the everyday duties that I had on my permanent job of 33 years. The typing class in high school was taken in my senior year. The class was lots of fun [which may account for the low typing speed]. Don't remember the teacher but she had been there for many decades. Very nice lady as I remember. Had to have been to put up with the group of senior boys in her class....

EDITOR’S NOTE: I think your typing teacher was probably Miss. Hollins.



submitted by: Linda Jenkins Purnell (WI '67)
lpurnell@cricpa.com

I live in Roswell, GA, very near downtown Atlanta. I have 3 daughters that live here and my sister, Marsha and my youngest brother, Ronnie, followed me here- so I’m lucky to have some of my family with me.. Last Saturday evening, at an outdoor restaurant, a guitar player sang “Country Roads”; I got so homesick – almost made me cry.

Roleta, thank you so much for this newsletter, I feel a part of me is always in Clarksburg.

In one of the newsletters you asked how we kept cool without air conditioning- I had to laugh, as I recalled how my parents put a little TV in the bedroom window and we sat on folding chairs in the driveway – it was like our own drive in theater. Then the Stealey Pool opened- Hooray- that’s where our summers were spent! - Great memories



submitted by: (Ms.) Eann T. Hodges (WI '71)
hodgese@state.gov

RE: Band Photo from July newsletter---note from one of the majorettes

Keep up the good work. I have been an avid reader for the past couple years, ever since a friend attempted to track me down; my cousin, a recipient of the newsletter, put me in touch with her and you. I was particularly interested in this month's newsletter and surprised to see my picture in the WI band photo, submitted by Missy Morris. I was a majorette and feature dancer in 70/71.



submitted by: Hank Mayer (WI '56)
mpranch@earthlink.net

I live on a small ranch in Killeen, Tx. This is also the home of the US Army's Fort Hood. I have lived here for 30 years and have retired from the Army in1988 and recently retired from private practice as an Orthopedic Surgeon. I still volunteer as a team physician for the 4 local high schools and for the University of Mary Hardin Baylor sports teams. I have 3 children, 6 grand children and one great grand son who are spread over the USA from Los Angeles, Ca. to New Jersey and South Carolina and all points in between.



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

RE: Rene Andre family:

I use to know the Rene Andre family and often times baby sat Michael (handicapped). JoEllen was younger. I often wonder about her. She was free to walk wherever she wanted in the neighborhood and stay gone as long as she cared to. John was the youngest. Mr Andre died. Joyce, his wife remarried years later and I have lost touch with all of them I often wonder about Michael's whereabouts



submitted by: Susanne Gabriel Arthur (WI '60)
susanne@soozie.com

How wonderful it is to have flashbacks of a hometown -- thanks to you and your assistants for all you provide for WI grads.

I'm looking forward to our 50th class reunion in a few weeks -- am anxious to see how "everyone else" has aged !!! Yeah, right!!!



submitted by: Susanne Golden (WI '93)
Susanne.golden@yahoo.com

I am writing to request the WI newsletter. I attended WI and was supposed to have graduated in 93. I grew up in Clarksburg, on Hickman Street, just down from WI... My entire family has attended that school and graduated. My name is Susanne Golden, My father is Eddie Golden, Both of my aunt's, Marsha and Carolyn Golden at the time, Now Marsha Caplinger and Carolyn Lopez. Thank you for adding me on the list I would greatly appreciate it.. Thank you, have a good day.



submitted by: Ruthanne Grimes Herold (WI '59)
jmherold@atlanticbb.net

Roleta,
Here goes. I always say I am going to write a note but I end up procrastinating saying I am too busy... I live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in Grasonville Md. I have two daughters that live on Kent Island Md. which is right across the Bay Bridge from Annapolis. One son and his daughters and the other son in Georgia in the army and just made Full Col.

I just finished a mission trip to Kenya. There were 36 of us including my Daughter Beth and Granddaughter Haley. We had 20 teenagers with us. It was a life changing experience for all of us. These people were the happiest people I have ever seen with so little. It was hard on everyone, those on the trip and those left behind. My new resolution is to start taking it easy and enjoying my life with Mike. I really enjoy the newsletter. You all are amazing.



submitted by: Ron Cleavenger (WI '63)
roncleaven@aol.com

The following individuals have something in common other than graduating from W-I in 1963: Ronald Lee Cleavenger. Larry Norris, Gary Norris, Becky Sue Bacchus, Mary Jean Clayton, and Richard Nuzum.

I have been doing genealogy for the past 25 years. I graduated from W-I in 1963. The above classmates graduated in 1963 with me. However, I discovered that all six of us have a common ancestor, namely Samuel Cleavenger, b.c. 1760-d.c. Sep 1803. While in school with them, I had no idea we were related.

After his death, Samuel’s wife, Margaret Cleavenger brought her five sons and one daughter across the mountains from the Winchester, VA, area, and settled in what was then Harrison County, VA, now current day Barbour County, WV, the land record recorded in the Clarksburg courthouse in 1805.

Larry Norris married Carolyn Sue Wise, one of our classmates, and his brother Gary Norris, likewise married one of our classmates, namely Barbara Ann Moore.

In the Sports section of the last newsletter, someone mentioned Nick Swisher of the New York Yankees as being from Parkersburg.

Well in fact, Nick and his dad, Steve Swisher, the latter being the 21sst overall pick and the Chicago Cubs top selection in the 1973 MLB draft, both are descendants of this Samuel Cleavenger!



submitted by: Mary Ellen Campbell Mathers (Unidis HS '61)
maryellen1@roadrunner.com

Hi Roleta, my name is Mary Ellen Campbell Mathers. I graduated in 1961 from Unidis High School, soon to have our 50th year reunion. Unidis High School was located in West Milford, unfortunately the High School burnt down the year that South Harrison High School was built, I think that was in 1965. I miss the old school and would like to walk through the halls just once more.

I moved to Newark, Ohio in 1964. Newark was an Industrial city with several factories and an Air Force Base. Work was scarce around Clarksburg and my husband was being discharged from the Navy and we had two small children. My husband applied for a job with Owens Corning so we gave up our dream of being able to stay in West Virginia and came to Ohio. We are roughly 45 miles out of Columbus, Ohio, the capital city. I actually live in the country and enjoy the peace and quiet. I don't really know how many people live in Newark and the surrounding area, times change and people move around. Most of the factories have closed and a lot of the young people have moved towards Columbus.

My husband and I are both retired and I am still waiting on those golden years, so far nothing has been golden. Unidis High School Alumni has a reunion every year on the first Saturday in August, I enjoy this so much. Seeing people from different graduating classes, the time goes by way to quickly and I want to hold on to each conversation and not let go. I will be enjoying this reunion in a few days and I always look forward to going back home if only for a day or two.

Your newsletter helps with my homesickness, I look forward to reading it and seeing the pictures and having an old memory find it's way through all of the cobwebs of my brain. You do a wonderful job of keeping everything together, please don't stop.



submitted by: Brad Hustead (WI '71)
BLHustead@aol.com

I have lived in Richmond, Virginia since 1985. I read the WI Newsletter each month and I really appreciate all the hard work and dedication that you and your staff put into it so all Clarksburgers can re-live the good times of growing up in an ideal (perhaps idyllic) community.

Just so my classmates and friends know that I haven't completely grown up yet, I'm still rockin' and rollin' in a rock band called Fat Skippy. We're gigging 3 to 4 times a month and you can check us out on fatskippyrocks.com. I'm on Facebook and LinkedIn as well.



submitted by: Bill Adler (WI '53)
WJAdler@aol.com

RE: Reply to an article from the July 2010 issue.

Fred, I was reading the WI newsletter and your submission. At first your name jumped out at me as someone I think I remember from WI. I would have graduated in '53 but my family moved to Phoenix that year and I graduated from North Phoenix HS.

The second thing that jumped out was your reference to Miss Israel. In 1947 she was teaching 6th grade at Linden and I was in her class. Part way throughout that year she died. She seemed to be an "old lady" but to a 12 year old anyone older than my mom was an "old lady." These days most of those old ladies are not only younger then me, but look really good!

My father had a workingmen's store, Wally's, on W. Pike between 3rd & 4th until he was drafted in late 1944 and he was forced to close it. A few years later he opened Adler's, an upscale men's clothing store, on the NE corner of 3rd & Pike. He closed it in 1952 having decided to move the family west.

Like you said, Clarksburg was a great place to grow up and the 50s was the "age of innocence," but what a great time to grow up in a small town. Dad's timing in moving to Arizona was perfect for a high school senior. So perfect that I'm still living here.

Thanks for the memories.



submitted by: Mary Stump Harrell (WI '55)
msharrell2005@verizon.net

We live in western North Carolina on the edge of the Great Smokies -- in a little town called Franklin, population somewhere around 3300 except in summer when the "summer people" arrive.

Everywhere you look you see the beautiful mountains of our region. After 20 years in central Florida, this is almost heaven - just like West Virginia. I was sitting waiting for a hair cut this afternoon and a gentleman waiting for his wife told me that this area is one of two in the United States officially designated as rain forest - the other area being in Washington state. I thought that was pretty interesting - a new fact if accurate.

We built our small retirement home on an acre and three quarters in 2003 (elevation about 2200 ft above sea level). We had to clear our land, which was dense pine woods - but mostly dead trees. When we moved in we lived in a sea of orange clay mud with two Dalmatians who slowly turned from white with black spots to orange with black spots. But in the seven years we have been here we have planted beautiful trees, flowers, grass -- and we love our home. (The dogs are back to white and black, too.)

The nearest town of any size is Asheville, a town I love to visit. It reminds me a little of Clarksburg -- Clarksburg as it was, not as it is now, painfully dying. Asheville is about 75 beautiful mountain miles from here on good roads. So we have the best of two worlds - rural here in Franklin (there are cattle in a field opposite the high school in the center of town) and in Asheville, good restaurants, good shopping, medical, and entertainment.

The only problem with retirement is that it seems we have even less time than when we were working!

Again I want to say thanks to you and your team for putting out the newsletter - I thoroughly enjoy it as obviously do so many others. I admire your dedication to the newsletter!



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submitted by: Robert Manley (WI '34)
zumwohl@tampabay.rr.com

On the 16th of last month I turned ninety-five. I was born in Clarksburg on Poplar Street that was renamed Grant Street, July 16, 1915. I lived there until I joined the Army Air Force in 1941. I graduated from W. I. Class of 1934. Sure would appreciate hearing from any of my Classmates. There are probably very few of us left but maybe a son or daughter whose parent was a member of our Class would be willing to contact me.

I remember the Skating Rink in Nutter Fort. We took the Streetcar, ended in that vicinity. The Fairground was also there.

In previous Newsletters a Mr. Corder was listed as Junior High Shop Teacher. I am sure when I took Shop there was another Teacher but I can`t remember his name. I believe he had a farm outside of town.

My only memory of a radio when a child was a Crystal Set I built from a kit. Can't remember where the Kit came from.



submitted by: Joe Tipper (VHS '58)
jtipper@aol.com

I live in Raleigh, North Carolina. I have been here for 15 years and have recently become engaged to a lady that I have known for 64 years. I also forward your Newsletter to her every month.



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

I live in Fairborn, Ohio, where we've lived for the past 42 years. Fairborn is the main gate of Wright-Patterson AFB. The Air Force Museum is here. Perhaps because of the downturn in the economy and people seeking interesting things to do close to home, the museum has enjoyed one of its busiest years ever. There is plenty to see. Our kids received wonderful educational opportunities in a rather small, safe town where everyone knew everyone. The base has also provided a good living for my husband and two of our four sons.



submitted by: Robert “Dick” Dixon (WI '47)
dynaflow29@verizon.net

I lived in Stealey from 1942 - 1948 and after graduation from WI in 1947 I went to WVU where I graduated with a BSCE in 1952. After graduation I married Jean Baker from Moorefied, WV who I met at a Kappa Sigma Fraternity party and we then began our married life and I also began working for the DE Department of Transportation where I became Director of Highways and retired the 1st time in 1984 to become a VP with an international Engineering Firm working in Kuwait, Pakistan and many States in US returning to DelDOT to become their first Deputy Secretary of Transportation until my 2nd and final retirement,. I also served 30 years in the US Army Reserves retiring as a Colonel. We have two children, Karen Bewick who is a high school teacher in Montgomery County, MD and Ken Bewick who retired from US Army Reserves and works for a Bank in their Commercial Loan Department.

Jean and I have really enjoyed our WI Class '47 reunions and hope there will more although both of us are suffering from some major health problems raising doubts we could even attend.

I have been trying to locate a former Stealey friend (Paul McKinney) who I knew from 1943-46+/- and no-one seems to know his present location. I hope someone reading your next newsletter will be able to help me contact Paul.

Thanks again for your wonderful newsletter.



submitted by: Glenna Lee Pick Phillips (WI '38)
glp13121@webtv.net

My name is Glenna Lee Pick Phillips I graduated from WI in 1938 & was married to Lawrence (Rusty) Phillips 1940. I now live in Lee Summit, Mo in John Knox Village rest home. I moved here last month. I lived in New Phila. Oh. for 35 years before moving out here in Mo. When we moved to Ohio from WV. When we lived in WV our children went to Morgan school & we had a grocery store called Phillips Market on Duff street. My move here is to be near to my Daughter & 2 Grand daughters & their little baby boys. I'm very happy here & have a real nice apartment. I enjoy the newsletter & thank you for all of your good work putting it together. As ever Glenna Lee



submitted by: Lori Hostuttler (WI '90)
Lori.Hostuttler@gmail.com

I live in Clarksburg, WV and graduated from WI in 1990. In fact, I am still recuperating from our 20 year reunion which was held this past weekend. It was a lovely time and our organizers did an excellent job putting it together. The mementos and decorations were extra special! Once we have our photos, I will write something little up for the newsletter. I'll try to get it to you for the September edition but depending on how busy I get, it might not get to you until time for the October edition.



submitted by: Barry Brinkley (RW '60)
barrybrink@aol.com

My wife of 46 years and I live happily in Seminole, Florida. I graduated from Roosevelt-Wilson High School in 1960, received a BS in Electrical Engineering from West Virginia University in 1965, and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas in 1972. I retired from the US Army as a COL and West Point Professor of Electrical Engineering in 1986 and finally retired (for good) in 2008 as the Corporate Vice President and Operations Manager of the USCENTCOM Support Operation, Tampa, Florida for Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC).

I have enjoyed reading your publication and reminiscing about some very familiar times and places. I was introduced to your newsletter by my Aunt, Alice Selby Douglas, following some inquiries about my deceased Brother, Tim.

You are doing an outstanding job and providing an invaluable service to a great many people.

Thank you!



submitted by: Howard Noble (Suitland (MD) High School 1978)
nobles101@msn.com

I look forward to reading the Newsletter each month. I personally didn't graduate from W-I but my younger sister and brother (Michele and Rich Noble) are Hilltopper Alumni, and my older brother (Mike Noble) attended W-I for a few years. We grew up in Washington DC but we would spend as much of our summer vacation as we could in Clarksburg at the home of our grandparents - Carl and Mary Smith - on First Street.

That being said you can understand why some of my favorite memories of Clarksburg are the First Street playground, a small store called 'Norman's' on Pike Street, the Satellite Drive-In, the Hamburger Mart (great hot dogs), the Workingman's Store, and the swinging bridge that connected the First Street neighborhood with Glen Elk. And of course 'Mister Softee'.

After the passing of our mom (Barbara Smith Noble) in 1979 we moved to Clarksburg and I spent the next 16 years working with some great folks at WBOY-TV. In March of 2000 my wife's brother, who owned a custom in-ground swimming pool business, developed Parkinson's and asked my wife to join him in the business here in Lancaster PA. We try to visit Clarksburg as much as we can, and just like a lot of Mountaineers living abroad we are swamped with request for pepperoni rolls.

I really enjoy the stories posted in your newsletter. Thanks so much for all of your hard work to keep it going.



submitted by: Doris Walters Webster (WI '59)
Jeanwbstr@aol.com

I live in Gloucester County, VA, about halfway between Norfolk and Richmond, Virginia. Our house is situated on 6 acres of land bordering on the York River. We have to travel 10 miles to the nearest village (Gloucester, VA) to do our grocery shopping. We have to travel on gravel and dirt roads to get to our house. It is so remote that in the winter and in very rainy weather, we have to use 4-wheel drive vehicles to get to the first paved road. We are one-half mile from our mail box. But I wouldn't have it any other way. It is so peaceful and quiet here. We have lots of wild life as our neighbors. I dabble in photography and have taken some pretty good photographs of deer, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, bald eagles, ospreys, etc.



submitted by: Debbie Sayre Stoikowitz (WI '69)
dstoik@cox.net

I always enjoy reading the WI Newsletter, especially this Summer issue! So many memories of my home of Clarksburg! The article of Senator Robert C. Byrd was exceptional. I did not realize how much he did for WV. I remember his literature and picture showing up in the mail while I was growing up on Elm Street. His handsome image has stayed in my mind. I am grateful for what he did for my wonderful home state of WV and the warm, friendly people there.

I have lived in beautiful San Juan Capistrano, CA., since 1985,.where the swallows return to Mission San Juan Capistrano every spring.

Thank you for your hard work and effort and everyone involved with the WI Newsletter. It could not be written and presented any better!



submitted by: Linda Suter (WI '65)
Lsuter@bellsouth.net

My husband, Jack & I have 3 children & 7 grandchildren (the 8th is due August 28). We have lived in GA for 39 years & our children & their families also live in GA (suburbs of Atlanta). Two of my siblings also live nearby.

Thanks for all you do putting the WI Newsletter together :-)



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

I live in Hiawassee, Ga. A small town in the NE Ga. mountains. We are on the southern end of the Appalachian Chain. The terrain is very much like WV. The highest point in Ga. is 4784 ft. & is in this county. We are on a very large TVA lake. It is almost Heaven like WV. That is why we settled here.



submitted by: Charles Shuttleworth (WI '53)
lilypond1900@yahoo.com

I live in Sierra Vista, AZ. I married Lois Fitch (class of 55) in 1956. We will be married 54 years this month. I served in the US Amy for 30 years with the Military Police, retiring in 1988 as a Colonel. To fill my time I have been remodeling our home and yard and wonder if it will ever end. We have four sons all living in the area. One in Huachuca City, one in Sierra Vista, one in Tombstone and the youngest in Tucson. We enjoy reading the newsletter and hope you will continue to send it.



submitted by: Mary Rose Grimes Axton (WI '75)
mraxton13@aol.com

RE: Buddy Axton (WI 1975)

My husband Louis "Buddy" Axton also graduated from WI in 1975. Our daughter Caroline graduated from RCB in 2007 and our son Keith graduated from RCB in 2010. Both attend WVU Caroline is a senior and Keith will be a freshman. Many of your readers probably know my husband Buddy. He suffered a severe brain injury in Feb. when he fell on ice walking our dog in the Clarksburg County Club area. He currently is in Health South Rehab Hospital in Morgantown WV. I am sure he would love to receive cards from the newsletter readers. Any that would like to follow his recovery can do so on a website www.caringbridge.org. When you get to the home page there is an area on the right that asks who you are looking for and you type buddyaxton. This will take you to the journal page where people can read his story. Visitors can also sign the guess book to leave Buddy a message. Thank you for the newsletter and good luck with your survey.



submitted by: Elizabeth Teter Akin (WI '56)
LibAkin@aol.com

I live in Collegeville, PA, population 5,000, home to Ursinus College where my husband was Academic Dean prior to our retirement. Collegeville is, at times other than rush hour, 15 minutes from King of Prussia and Valley Forge, and only 35 minutes from Philadelphia (again, not at rush hour) and about an hour from Lancaster County, an hour from Allentown. It is a small town in the midst of a mass of suburban development. We thought we might be elsewhere in retirement, but life intervened.



submitted by: Lisla White Damoulos (WI '65)
ldamoulos@gmail.com

I am currently living in a town 45 miles east of San Francisco....... Livermore, California, USA. Livermore is becoming a small "Napa" with our 44 or so wineries. It is a long way from Clarksburg, WV but I have been here 27 years now and I love it.



submitted by: Becky Hollandsworth Day (WI '59)
rebeccahday@comcast.net

The 4th largest city in the US and creeping up to be 3rd is the city of Houston, in the state of Texas. People who live inside the 610 Loop surrounding the city of Houston are called "inner loopers" and I am one. I live quite close to the largest medical center in the world, the famous MD Anderson Cancer Center, Rice University and the University of Houston. There are a variety of grocery stores, including Whole Foods and shopping centers within a short distance. I am just a few miles east of the famous Galleria Shopping Center and Post Oak corridor - shopping of all kinds available. All varieties of religion are represented in Houston and I attend a church close to my home. The office I use in Houston is about one mile from my home, making it quite convenient for me to meet with clients. The other office I use is in Clear Lake - NASA territory - and is 30 miles from home. Theatres, concerts, museums, galleries are all within 20 minutes. Lots of bike paths are available for those who ride - I've given up bicycling. I enjoy living in the city.



submitted by: Jacqueline Hays Lafferty (VHS '54)
Grannieof15@aol.com

I live in the North View section of Clarksburg, WV. In fact, I live on the same street where I was born and grew up. I have been in my present house for 50 years. I was born across the street on one corner and grew up, three houses up from my present home on the other corner. I have lived on this street most of my life, except for a couple of years when I was quite young that my parents lived on Davisson Run, and for about nine months during my early years of marriage, still living in the North View section, but about four blocks from my present address.



submitted by: Bob Sommerville (WI '66)
rjs4u2uz@verizon.net

Many thanks for the newsletter. A special thanks to Mr. Carney and his photos of Lake Riley. My family finally got to see the place I spent my vacations at and many a summer weekend. Interestingly, we are on our normal family vacation spot at the beach. Even though I spent a lot of fun times at Lake Riley, I did not know the story of the name. Thanks again.



submitted by: Mike Jones (WI '76)
mjonesaz@aol.com

I enjoy reading the newsletter in a little desert town in Arizona called Morristown. The newsletter is forwarded to me by a good friend that still lives in Clarksburg. Could you please add my email to the distribution list. Thank you, keep up the good work!



submitted by: Vada Hicks (WI '66)
VHick14@aol.com

I always look forward to the first of the month and receiving your newsletter. I still live in Clarksburg (was only gone a short while working in Dayton, OH). I graduated from WI with the Class of 1966. I retired after working 35 years at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center. I now am taking care of my wonderful 95 year old mother who suffers from traumatic dementia after a fall and broken hip and left clavicle a year ago. Prior to the fall, her mind was a clear as anyone's. I am pretty much housebound at this time due to her condition but get out one afternoon a week when my terrific sister-in-law comes in to stay with Mom so I can get groceries, medications, etc.

My brother Bill Hickman also graduated in the '50s from WI. He died in 2000 from lung cancer. He was one of my biggest heroes and I sure do miss him.

I have thought and thought of something to write about, but when I attended WI, I was so shy that no one probably remembers I was there. I had a wonderful childhood growing up in what we called the "poor section of Golf Plaza" (upper end). I grew up with Bob Billingsley, Joyce and Linda Eddy, Delene, Bev and Ginny Lasher, Linda and Larry Warner, all who graduated from WI, classes 65 through 67. I got over my shyness and now I'm sure people wish I were more quiet. LOL

I now have the pleasure of living just across from Bob and Bev (Rumble) Kramer who both graduated from WI in 1965 and it is like living across the street from your brother and sister. They are so wonderful to my mother and me.

Like I said, I so enjoy the newsletter and look forward to it. If I ever think of anything I think someone might be interested in, I will submit something. You can tell, I do love to write. PLEASE, keep the newsletter going.



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

RE: Wonder Bar Picture from August newsletter

Re: the picture in last month’s newsletter which was taken at Wonder Bar. The couple beside Lloyd Alonzo (Bridgeport HS) and his date/wife, Mary Lou Johnson (WI 1955) are Frank "Toots" Folio RW '54 and his wife or wife to be. Across from Frank are Harry Quickle (I think he went to Victory) and his wife or wife to be.

Lloyd Alonso, Frank Folio, Harry Quickle and I were in the Army together and fought in the Big War. Actually, it was the Berlin Crisis of 1961. We did win, as I recall.



submitted by: Marianna Waroblak (WI '56)
mariannaw2001@yahoo.com

Cannot believe, still, your dedication to this project! Someone needs to do it and you are a saint for being consistent. I hope to be able to attend a picnic again, after I retire which I hope will be soon. We have almost completed our new barn which we are splitting in half with a wall right down the middle. In my half, I hope to have a shop on our dirt, county road to sell my accumulations of antiques, junk, clothes, photographs, etc; I will also continue to teach French and Spanish privately and conduct tours to adults (no more kids!) in Mexico and France. Bravo for you.



submitted by: Marcia Booth (WI '65)
marciabooth05@yahoo.com

My first attempt at cooking/baking was chocolate chip cookies when I was 10. After that, I learned to bake cakes from scratch. My mom always promised to show me how to make pie dough but put it off until I was 32. After that, I have enjoyed baking pies with whatever berries are in season. My favorite is my blueberry pie, but most people think my apple pie is my best effort. Actually, I got two proposals after guys I was dating ate my apple pie, so maybe they were right. I did not accept either proposal because I thought I would have to bake a pie every week to keep the marriage going! I don't think many people still bake from scratch these days. It does time to learn it and to do it.

I was on the odd side of the hall in Central. My 7th. Grade teachers at Central were Mr. Corder ( homeroom & science), Mrs. Dodds (geography), Miss Switzer (English), Mrs. Faris (gym), Miss Connell (Home Ec), and Miss Cannon (math). My 8th.grade teachers were Mrs. Gribble (science), Mrs. Feeney (math), Mr. Garrett (history), Mrs. Faris (gym), Miss Wine (Home Ec), and Miss Shutter (English).



submitted by: John Hovey (WI '64)
jhovey71846@yahoo.com

After graduation, I enlisted in the Navy with my older brother Jim. We both were in for 4 years. Then we went to college at both Salem and WVU. After graduation I moved to Maryland with my wife and year old daughter Amity. We lived there until I retired from Giant Food of Maryland in 2004. We built a log home on 28 acres just off I-79 exit to Lost Creek (on the Mt.Clare road)

I found out about your Web site from friends here in Clarksburg and now I look forward to reading everything that is on it each month.

Keep up the good work !!!



submitted by: Charles Ferrell (WI '46)
eagle1928@starpower.net

We live now in Gaithersburg, MD and have been in the same home for 52 years. We moved here when the new AEC building was opened in Germantown in about 1957. Our son, Jeff, lives with us. He is a professional photographer and has a web site on Chesapeake Bay photography. My daughter Kim and son, Frank, live in Germantown, MD a few miles from us. Kim is now a deputy director in the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Rockville where I once worked. I was one of the nuclear engineer Indians after 42 years of service. Frank is the financial officer for a small company here in Gaithersburg. His main love is a 2007 Chevy Corvette which he bought a few years ago. He and I go to a lot of car shows.

My sister Mary Lynn Ferrell Reardon (WI Class of 1947) worked for a number of years in the NRC. She lives about 30 miles from us and attends the monthly NRC retirees luncheon in Gaithersburg.



submitted by: Brooke Beall (NDHS 1958)
bbeall@bit.coop

The Notre Dame High School Class of 1958 web page has been updated.

http://ndhsclassof1958.weebly.com/ http://ndhsclassof1958.weebly.com/




THANKING THESE TWO:

Jeannie Wells Himmel (WI 1959) sent a generous check to the Scholarship in Honor and Memory of her cousin, Deedie Souders.

Anthony Selario (WI 1956) thank you for the generous check.

The students who receive the scholarships each year are very grateful.

If you wish to give, make your check out to :
Roleta Meredith c/o WIN Scholarship

Mail to:
Roleta Meredith
3201 Charles Mac Donald Drive
Sarasota, FL 34240

Thank you for joining the others who support this scholarship.



"DOES ANYONE RECOGNIZE THIS YOUNG LADY?"

submitted by: Fred Alvaro (WI '59)
FAlvaro33@aol.com



Send your guesses to Roleta at Roleta1@aol.com



CHEERLEADERS

submitted by: Mary Jo Pulice Benedetto (WI '61)
MaryJo.Benedetto@Longandfoster.com

HILLTOPPERS, FIGHT FIGHT!!
I was lucky enough to be a cheerleader at Central Jr. High and Washington Irving. It was just the best experience I ever had, I loved every minute. I would put that outfit on and walk across the 6th St. Bridge on Friday (we had cheering sessions on Fridays) and I would thrash that skirt around and be so happy. It was fabulous. We were a great team and developed wonderful friendships. We had so much fun.

The WI cheerleading squad was Lynn Gottlieb, Nancy Swats, Donna Laugh and yours truly….. and I think Sharon Conwell was in our squad as well. My brother Jimmy would know so I am sure he will correct me. He remembers everything!!!! My mind is gone! It was a great time. Many happy memories of looking at all our good looking football and basketball players, especially our class of 1961! They were cute and nice too! Actually, they still are!!!!!



STEALEY PLAYGROUND

submitted by: Frances (Tate) Barrett (WI '50)
flmom1cat4@roadrunner.com

Just received your great Newsletter for August. You all do such a wonderful job of editing and putting this together every month. My little contribution seems meager.

WHERE DO I LIVE: I have lived in Erie, PA since December 1952. We are very close to Presque Isle State Park and Beach which is on Lake Erie.

STEALEY PLAYGROUND: My second home during the summer months and long before a pool was installed. I always had a few chores to do at home so I would hurry up and get them done so I could run down the alley and across Euclid Ave to the playground. We lived on Waverly Way at that time. I am including a picture of a group of us that Miss. Mattie V. Israel was leading that day in crafts, etc. Miss Israel is on the far right in the back row and I am standing next to her.




submitted by: Marcia Booth (WI '65)
Marcia.booth05@yahoo.com

I remember going to the Stealey Playground a few times. I lived in the 300 block of Milford Street, and my parents did not want me to walk on Milford Street that much because so many trucks used it. Most of my neighborhood played in the back yards of the houses on Baker Ave. After the Stealey Pool was built, I spent my summers there



submitted by: Stephen Chapnick (WI '60)
schapnick@yahoo.com

Response to your request and memories of the Stealey Playground I have lived in the Cleveland, Ohio area for 42 years - all of those years in the Eastern Suburbs (Mayfield Heights for 2 years, University Heights for 26 years and for the last 14 years in the City of Beachwood, Ohio.

I remember the Stealey Playground really well because in 1947 my parents and I moved from an apartment across from WI to 118 Euclid Avenue which was the second house from the Playground. That was my parents home for almost 30 years. I spent almost every summer day in the Playground - softball, basketball, arts and from time to time the evening full length movies if it did not rain. You could always find me there with my friends Barry Friedlander and Gary Weiner. Fall found those of us from Morgan Elementary School playing football usually a rivalry between the guys from each of the 2 grades.

I have not been back to Clarksburg since 1977 when my parents moved to Florida. I am returning with my wife Roselyn for the WI 1960 graduating class 50th reunion - we were at the 10th year reunion which was the second week after we got married in August of 1970 - that made us the most recently married couple of the class of 1960. We will be attending the picnic on Saturday.



submitted by: Rusty Sloan (WI '51)
RustySloan@aol.com

I grew up on the upper part of Hartland Avenue, and lived about 3 blocks from the playground. It was on my way to school at Morgan Grade School, and I spent many days playing softball, football, and basketball, although I was never in the guys chosen first when we were choosing teams.

One of my great memories was watching the annual New Years Day Commode Bowl. The players were good athletes, some of varsity football caliber and a few years older than myself. I remember one spectacular play when Phillip Hall was running the ball on an end around and was talked ferociously by the opposition. You could hear the contact from a great distance, and Phillip was slow to rise. That knee bothered him for years, as I remember when I followed him in medical school at the University of Pennsylvania.

I used to play basketball with Dabney Jackson, who was a little older and lived across the street from the court. I think he helped put up the new basket. I used to be able to run with him, but he then developed a growth spurt and was impossible to defend. Also had a great jump shot. Don’t know if he ever played at the varsity level but I suspect so. Many fond memories of the summertime movies. A great price.



submitted by: Cindy Miller Murphy (WI '74)
cindylmurphy@bellsouth.net

Hey Roleta,
I have a picture from my WV trip last month. The Stealey Playground is called the Stealey Park. I played there lots as we lived both in Hartland and Stealey. Funny thing - I remember there was a stop light and now there is not.

Thanks for the great newsletter. I took some other cool photos on the trip. I left WV in 1979 so many things looked different. I will send a couple of my favorite pix. If you can use them on an upcoming issue that is good. If not, just delete them. Meanwhile here is the Stealey Playground now.






THE BIG FLOOD
NOVEMBER 1985

Due to the size of this newsletter, I have cut this entire section from the September issue of the WI Newsletter and will publish it in the October newsletter. So if you have memories of the flood. Please write to Roleta1@aol.com.



WI BAND

Due to the length of the newsletter this month I am saving the letters sent to me re: the WI Band for the October issue. This gives you time to write about your memories of watching or being in the band. Send them to me Roleta1@aol.com.



NEW READERS

Mike Jones (WI '76) mjonesaz@aol.com
Larry Ammons (WI '60) ammons99@gmail.com
Kim Walls (WI '74) KWalls01@verizon.net
Monica Harris Hamilton (WI '71-'74)
moved to Fl in 1974		 monica_hamilton06@yahoo.com
Joe Van Voorhis (WI '65) Joe.VanVoorhis@SSCOOP.COM
Bob Wagner (WI '65) rwagnerii@ma.rr.com
E. Ann Kemper Errico (WI '63) eannkemper@verizon.net
Bob Miley (WI '60) rrmiley@aol.com
Shirley Pouch Berkley (WI '61) LEEANDSHE@aol.com
Billie Kittle Fox (WI '61) bdfox@cox.net
Sara Jean Malone Graham (WI '43) sadiegraham45@yahoo.com
Howard Noble (Suitland, MD High School '78) nobles101@msn.com
Christine Bailey Williams (WI '60) cmw_millersville@yahoo.com
Bryan Stealey (WI '90) bryan@racerxonline.com
Shirley Fain Dillmore (WI '64) fainjojo1@cox.net
Susan Golden (WI '93) susanne_golden@yahoo.com
Mary Custer Carder (WI '54) marylizcarder@msn.com
Carol Custer Rogers (WI '62) carcarr@frontier.com
James Selario (WI '67) jselario@gmail.com
Hilda Logston Kerns (WI '65) hildakerns@citynet.net
Colombo Babyak (NDHS '61) jbabyak655@frontier.com
John Hovey (WI '64) jhovey71846@yahoo.com

EMAIL CHANGES

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Margaret Cleavenger Maiocco (WI '65) mlmaiocco@cox.net or
mlmaiocco@yahoo.com
George Eicher (WI '57) and
Sue Brown Eicher (RW '60)		 geicher39@yahoo.com
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Diana Swiger (WI '66) dianaswiger@frontier.com
Don Harvey (WI '64) dnharvey@frontier.com
Nancy Harvey (WI '67) dnharvey@frontier.com
LaDonna Davis Emrick (RW '56) ladonnae528@frontier.com
Ruby Casto (VHS '47) recasto47@frontier.com
Beverly Morris Hissong (WI '58) Hissong@EverestKC.net
Catherine Custer Burke (WI '52) katiecbur@frontier.com
Ron Werner (WI '59) wernerrlrs@frontier.com
Becky McClain Werner (WI '60) wernerrlrs@frontier.com
Susan Mollohan (WI '61) was: molly1422@verizon.net
is now: molly1422@frontier.com
Lori Hostuttler (WI '90) was: Lori.Hostuttler@mail.wvu.edu
is now: Lori.Hostuttler@gmail.com
Mary Lee Smouse Griffin (WI '49) was: Mlgriffin32@cs.com
is now: Marybobgriffin32@aol.com
Bill Norris (WI '62) was: BCNWV@VERIZON.NET
is now: bcnwv@frontier.com
Carolyn Norris (WI '63) was: BCNWV@VERIZON.NET
is now: bcnwv@frontier.com




SEPTEMBER AND SCHOOL STARTS

Since September is back to school time, I thought I would send some pictures of the first days of school.

We were always so excited to wear our new clothes and have new supplies/books on that first day.

Judy Holden Cork




MR. CORDER AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS



Above pictures of Central were sent to us by Cindy Miller Murphy (WI 1974)

submitted by: Cindy Miller Murphy (WI '74)
cindylmurphy@bellsouth.net

My favorite teacher of all times was Mary Jo Faris. She was my 7th grade science and PE teacher at Central. I remember that she was beautiful and that she seemed to like all the kids the same. She never seemed to play favorites. I hated those gym outfits though. Mrs. Faris took kids to New York City. I remembered the UN and Radio City Musical Hall - luckily I forgot that dreadful bus ride.

EDITOR NOTE: Roleta1@aol.com

I found out a couple of months ago that I was on the ODD side of the hall at Central. Isn’t it odd that we never knew people in classes other than those in our homeroom. There weren’t too many social activities among the students. We could meet on the bus to school, or walking. Also, of course there was the hanging out after school at the Central Restaurant. And what was the name of the other one close by—both were sort of across the street from Blands. It seems as though the name of the restaurant started with an M….and there was a bus stop right in front of that restaurant.



submitted by: Fred Heflin (WI '53)
FRH147@aol.com

The items in the August edition triggered my memories of his shop class........and I recall most vividly how patient he was with a young man with ten thumbs. I was making a pocket watch stand for my Dad's Christmas present which was cut from a piece of plastic and then filed gently to insure the hole was round. I filed for six weeks and the circle kept getting more and more out of "whack". When I finally surrendered to it, Mr Corder quietly got another piece of plastic and did the job in five minutes. That is what you call education the hard way.

On the other hand, I still have an aluminum ash tray that was pounded with a mold of some sort; but most significantly, I still have a small table lamp that I turned on a lathe as well as a wooden telephone stand that though repainted numerous times, still does its job. And........being well over 60 years old, would by any measure be considered antiques. Probably worth a small fortune!



submitted by: David Bates (WI '51)
bates8806@sbcglobal.net

I was in Mr. Corder's shop class 1945-1946. He is one of my all time favorites. I was so glad to read of him from years and years later.



submitted by: Don Sager (WI ’56)
forwvu@sc.rr.com

You asked if we took shop class? I do not remember that we had a choice. I figure that I was there in 1951 and 52. I cannot identify any of the boys in the pictures or even guess the years. I do remember Mr. Corder. He was a fine instructor and put up with a lot of shenanigans from many of us. I would say ALL of us, but as the pictures show, many of the students produced items that their parents would treasure and display for years. I studied the pictures and could not find any of my projects or any like them on display.

It is still hard to describe the feeling of being in shop class hand-sanding away on a half-inch board for a corner shelf that you are going to paint and looking across the room to where someone is finishing a full-blown cedar chest. I guess it is like being in Home Ec. for a girl and when you are making a set of napkins, someone else is busy finishing a Prom Dress.

I do remember making at least four projects. As I recall we had to work with different mediums. I made a wooden corner shelf and painted it white. I cut it out with a jigsaw and it wasn’t exactly perfect (maybe wavy) so that is why I was sanding the pieces. However, my mother put it up in our kitchen and I think it was there until she moved in with us 25 yrs later. I also made a “silent butler” out of aluminum. I pounded it in a wooden mold with a ball peen hammer, forever it seemed, putting dents in the metal and forming it into what looked like a clam shell. Then I made a metal handle, dented again, with a dowel in it so it would open and you could collect cigarette butts. Have no idea where that disappeared to but I’m sure it bit the dust soon after I joined the Navy.

I do have two of my treasured projects in our home today. (see below) Antiques, I would say. A brass letter opener that you had to cut out originally with tin snips and then sharpen on a wheel, I think. The horses head gives it a nice touch wouldn’t you say? And my prize possession, a plastic pie server. This I cut out with a jigsaw and then heated I believe to bend it into shape and sharpen the edges. My kids know that if we are having pie for dessert that the “Magic Server” will always put in an appearance. They did not have to take Shop so they do not appreciate the effort of our Jr. High students.





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

I remember Mr. Corder. I was in his home room. He was a fine man. Most have just faded away in my memory because they were so mediocre in every way, but I do remember the names of two; Miss Shetter (you can imagine what her nickname was) and Miss Cannon who would never be nominated for teacher of the year in anybody's competition. I hope some folks have better memories than I do.



submitted by: Marcia Booth (WI '65)
Marcia.Booth05@yahoo.com

I was on the odd side of the hall in Central. My 7th. Grade teachers at Central were Mr. Corder (homeroom & science), Mrs. Dodds (geography), Miss Switzer (English), Mrs. Faris (gym), Miss Connell (Home Ec), and Miss Cannon (math). My 8th.grade teachers were Mrs. Gribble (science), Mrs. Feeney (math), Mr. Garrett (history), Mrs. Faris (gym), Miss Wine (Home Ec), and Miss Shutter (English).



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

Miss Feeney - math - 7th grade Very memorable. I made a good grade on a test and when she walked by my desk, grabbed me by the hair on my head and shook it hard and said "why haven't you been doing this all along?" Today it would be considered abuse. Aside from her actions, she was a good teacher.



submitted by: Joanne W. Simpson Tetrick (WI '52)
fragilegranny@ma.rr.com

Haven't thought much about them for a long time, but here are some that I remember:

Mrs. Gribble (my home-room teacher) Arithmetic
Mrs. Switzer--English
Miss Reynolds--History
Miss Cannon--Arithmetic (scary lady)
Miss Rhorbough--?
Mr. Lowther, principal. He passed away this past year at the tender age of 105.

That was back in 1946-47.



submitted by: Chris Wyatt (WI '71)
cvwyatt@frontier.net

When I went to Central Jr. High I had some good teachers.

Mr. Corder, shop
Mr. Swecker, 7th Math (His mother was my babysitter when I was younger, loved her a lot)
Mrs. Moore, 8th Math (Great friend of the family)
Mrs. Ferris, 7th. homeroom and Science (Right beside the office, don't get in trouble)
Mrs. Dodd, 7th Geography (Great friend of the family)
Mr. Clemens, 8th homeroom and Science (Remember, he had our lockers in the classroom.)



submitted by: Jean Russell Stewart (WI '56)
dstew414@aol.com

To: Roleta
I enjoy the newsletter and appreciate your time and hard work in putting it together.

One of my teachers at Central Jr. High was Sarah Margaret Israel. I sat in the front row beside of her desk and listened to every word she said. It was an English class, where we had to diagram sentences and learn prepositions. I loved it and the longer the sentence, the better I liked it. She always dressed neatly and played with the 3 ring bracelets she wore on her arm, she was always pushing them up or down. I believe she now resides at Maplewood Assisted Living near Maple Lake.



submitted by: Bryan McIntyre (WI '65)
bfmcintyre@att.net

Before I went to RW in the 9th grade and WI 10th -12th, I was at Adamston Jr Hi where I had Frank Martino for WVa History and my coach for Jr Hi basketball and football in 7th and 8th grade. Since I had his wife (and classmate Judy's mother) Leah Martino for Zoology in 12th grade at WI, they later said I was the only student to have both of them as teachers - should be an interesting trivia question for any of the Newsletter readers in case anyone else had both of them as teachers.

Coach Martino did a great job of helping me study and memorize the West Virginia History questions and I ended up #5 in Harrison County in the Golden Horseshoe competition. Since just the top 4 in each county got the Golden Horseshoe award, Mr. Martino told me that my total score would have gotten the award in all but 5 or so of all of the 55 W.Va counties. Too many smart kids in Harrison County I guess.

At our recent WI Class of 65 reunion I was so pleased and amazed that classmate Judy Martino Gray's dad was still living at age 97! I have remembered two of his mantras "Chew Gum Be Dumb" and "Vulgarity Shows Lack of Vocabulary".

Thank you Frank Martino. I learned so much from you.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Frank Martino mentioned by Bryan is the same Mr. Martino who is featured in the Oldest Grad section---He will turn 98 this year. Make sure you read about Mr. Martino.



submitted by: Lynn Hornor Keith (WI '66)
blhk2@aol.com

I attended Central Junior High 1961-1962

I remember Miss Wine (8th grade Home Ec.) who scared us all to death. A memorable recipe was "rosy apples" which was basically applesauce with 4 or 5 cinnamon "hearts" that she very carefully doled out. They melted while cooking and turned the applesauce a pale pink! My mother also had her for a teacher and her favorite recipe was for "Lemon Gems", a wonderful muffin. The recipes were usually for only two people!

I also remember with great affection Mrs. Williams who taught 8th grade history. That is when we had to make our President's workbook. She had a party at her home on Buchanan Avenue for our class and we all did the limbo. I don't remember another teacher ever doing this! Our math teacher in 8th grade was wonderful but he died in the middle of the year from cancer. Does anyone remember his name? Our substitute was Miss Wycowski (I think) and if that's right, I can't believe I remembered it!

Does anyone remember Slam Books? They were vicious and very hurtful to many people. When I hear about cyber bullying, I think that the Slam Book was our version.

I also remember that our science teacher, who most of us liked, if he caught you chewing gum would make you wear it on the end of your nose the whole class!

I also started the 7th grade with a broken foot and a cast and crutches, which was SO embarrassing and my toes sure got cold when the weather turned! There are so many memories-it's fun to think about them.



submitted by: Ted Wolfe (WI '74)
wolfetm95@aol.com

Here are the teachers I can remember from Central Junior High School from fall of 1968 to Summer 1970

7th grade

Mr. Corder - Industrial Arts (and Home room)
Mrs. Curtis - Science
Mrs. Bee - Math
Mrs. Alban - English
Mrs. Colburn - Social Studies
Coach Ferrell - gym

8th grade

Mrs. Gribble - Science, I think (and home room)
Mr. Marra - Math
Mr. Randolph - Shop
Mr. Garrett - History
Miss Shetter - English
Coach Ferrell - gym

I also had a student teacher who was a WI alumnus and later taught there, Gary Poling, for history class in the 8th grade.

At some point I think I had Mrs. Hardman for music, but I'm not sure when.

Mr. Lowther was the principal and Mr. Wharton was the librarian.

I also remember Mrs. Faris. Miss Connell, Miss Israel, and Mrs. Moore, but I didn't have them for any classes.

As well as I can remember (and time probably does smooth off the rough edges), although I didn't care for some of my classes I didn't have any particular problem with any of my teachers.



submitted by: Wayne Winters (WI '66)
Wwinters@ix.netcom.com

Science --7th grade Miss Connell If I remember correctly she was the gals Home Ec teacher. My sister had nothing good to say about her so I made it a point to point her out as one of my favorites. Brothers are like that.

Mr Corder shop---was science for the other side of the hall. Class projects in shop --woodworking ---a stained shoe shine box

Metal --an acid etched platter-- with a wildlife scene---ducks I think Plastic --a desk pen holder ---Colored plastic circles with a drilled translucent pen holder attached ... The plastic colored circles I cut with a jig saw looked much more like circles after Mr Corder assisted.

Mrs. Dodds was my 7th grade home room. Absorbed more about South America in her class than any other time in my schooling.

Miss Smith math ---wanted all of her students to be ready to fill out a 1040 without going to HR Block

Coach Bond PE--dodge ball--I had no arm then or now. Occasionally I could hold on to one thrown at me.

Miss Isreal --Made it clear it was room Two hundred seven not Room two oh seven

Mr. Hall shop 8th grade --an encounter with one of his prized boards of Education ...

Mrs. Williams 8th grade home room and history. She and Dr. Williams lived down the street. I knew her son Jeff even though he was way older than me.

Let us not forget the lunch room monitors. The most evil was the librarian who would make you stand up with arms outstretched and flex fingers till you thought you were on your way to being crucified in the gym. I can't remember Mr. Wharton's name---or do I?



submitted by: Steve Limbers (WI '57)
Slimberses@aol.com

Yep, Roleta and Corder were "odd." He was highly thought of, and I am sure you were too. We "even" people felt a bit superior, though, and I felt that overall, we had the best teachers.

The BIG news is that Sandy (Lough WI 1957, my wife) was in home room 206 in 7th. Out of the blue last night she remembered that her teacher there was Miss or Mrs Staley or Stealey. And I remembered that Jack Randolph was our music teacher in either 7th or 8th or both.

In grade 7, Mrs Feeney taught math in 203, Miss Smith taught it in my home room, 204. Mr Corder (shop)was in 205. Who was in 206? 207 and 208 were Miss Ferguson (art teacher but we went downstairs for art, as I recall) and Mrs Bale -- the "band" rooms. Can't remember for sure about 209 but it was an English teacher -- Miss Switzer? Miss Israel taught English in 210 and was wonderful. I think we had music in 201. A man taught it.

Our science teacher in 7th grade was Mr Luzader, whom we also had for science in room 302 in 8th grade. He came down to 202 to teach us in 7th.

Surprisingly, our oldest son had the SAME Mrs Feeney for 7th grade math here in Wilmington DE where we all still live.

Back to CJHS. Mr Luzader was in 302. Miss Hall was in 304 (English). The other English teacher was in 303 -- who? Miss Switzer? In 305 and 306 (the "band" rooms) were Miss Cannon (bad rep) and Mr Williams. Both taught math. In 307 -- who? Maybe Cannon was in there instead of in 305. In 308, my home room, was "Lash" LaRue. She had a bad rep but was kind of cool. Miss Wine was up there somewhere teaching Home Ec. Miss Connell taught Home Ec in 7th but I don't know where.

The "special" teachers for me were Miss Israel and Mrs Bale. Coach Bond taught PE to both 7th and 8th graders, I think. I often think of Mr Williams when writing a check. He taught us how. And Mrs Bale was as good a teacher as Miss Israel, the CJHS version of Glyde Bailey.

Wish we had had yearbooks.

EDITOR’S NOTE: It would even had been nice if they had taken a class group picture of us. Yearbooks would have been wonderful. I do have a class group picture taken of my home room class in the 7th grade. We are sitting on the bleachers in the gym. I think Mr. Corder may have taken tat picture. Do any of you readers who were in my 7th grade home room class have a copy of that picture? Scan it scan it and send it to me, please, Roleta1@aol.com



submitted by: Sue Martin McNutt (WI '55)
Unruly2@comcast.net

My teachers at Central in 1949 for 7th grade on the backside of the first floor - Mrs. Bayles, Miss Hattie Smith (author of the little green book of "word problems"), Miss Israel (English, - she also directed the class play), Miss Stealey (girls phys ed, and possibly some other class), Mr. Luzader (science) and Miss Connell.

In 1950 on the upper level of the backside of the building the librarian was Mr Wharton, Miss Wine or Wyne for girl's home economics, and art Mrs. Ferguson. Music the first year was Miss Stenger, who was married during the summer and became Mrs. Hardman. She writes a wonderful genealogy column online. My husband Bob remembers Miss Hayes for science, Miss Cannon for math, and Mr. Corder for Shop. Also Miss Shutter.

The principal was Mr. E.J. Lowther.

I have a couple of old Salem College yearbooks and am impressed that most of our teachers at Central and WI had attended Salem. The high quality of teaching we received is due in part to the work of Salem College in the 20s and 30s.

Carol Sue Costalow and I sold candy in the hall in front of Mr. Lowther's office during lunch hours, for a fundraiser, I suppose. - just remembered that the janitor's name was Mr. Ong.

EDITOR’S NOTE: From Roleta1@aol.com
I made pop corn and sold it for it seems like a nickel a bag. I did this my 7th grade and part of my 8th grade year. I also substituted at the candy counter when someone wasn’t there. I don’t know why I was selected, I think I sold it at lunch time, I don’t remember where I ate my lunch but I am sure I never missed a meal…LOL I don’t know where the profits were used. The popcorn was packed into those little thin paper bags with red and white stripes on them that said POPCORN on them.



submitted by: Arreta Radcliffe Jaranko (WI '40)
jjaranko@frontiernet.net

Hi, Roleta: You asked sometime ago how many of our teachers we remembered. I think I remember most of mine, especially the ones from Morgan School and a lot of them from Central Junior High School.

I remember Miss Wine, the Home Ec teacher that I told you forced me to use my right hand (when I am definitely left-handed ) to hem the dish towel we were making, but it was one of my eighth-grade teachers that I will never forget. Her name was Miss Shetter. I think she was a twin as I used to see her on Milford Street with a girl who looked exactly like her. She was our English teacher and she is the one who introduced us to the Classics. I could hardly wait to get to her class when we were reading "The Last of the Mohicans". We read "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", "Rip Van Winkle" and she had a list that we could read from the Library. My dad had gotten a card for me to the Public Library when I was in fourth grade and I think I read every book in the children's section except the Nancy Drew series and I just couldn't get interested in them. Miss Shetter always introduced the new vocabulary to whatever we were reading and that opened my eyes to how we express ourselves. Her influence on me was such that I went on to read" A Tale of Two Cities", "Robinson Crusoe" and many others. I have often wondered what happened to her. She was a quiet person but always had a twinkle in her eyes. I guess my interest in words has been picked up by one of my sons who still looks up words in the dictionary as he is quite an avid reader like myself. I wonder if anyone else remembers Miss Shetter and if she continued to pass on her love of literature to other students as she did for me. Well, the last of August is fast approaching and I hope there will be a large gathering at the Veteran's Park this year. Thank you for giving everyone the opportunity to relive the experiences of our younger years. Best Wishes,.



submitted by: James Selario (WI '67)
jselario@gmail.com

I was at Central Jr. H. S. for the ’61 – ’62 school year & the ’62 – ’63 school year. Teachers that I had at Central Junior High School were as follows:

Seventh grade:

Mr. John Randolph was my homeroom teacher. He was (is) an artist and, not surprisingly, taught art class. He also taught geography as I recall. Mr. Randolph has a great love of WV and the rural life. For many years he was active in Fort New Salem. I still run into him from time to time.

Mr. Merandi was my English teacher. He was young and, I felt, sincerely tried to do a good job with his class.

Mr. Corder was the shop teacher. He was a kindly person but he and I just never connected. When it came to shop and making things, no matter how hard I tried, they were usually a disaster. It was as though I had ten thumbs when I entered shop class (at least I still had all ten thumbs when I left each class).

Mrs. Feeney was the math teacher. I felt that she was a good teacher but she had a reputation of being a difficult person. She was aware of her reputation and would make comments about how “meanie Feeney” would “jump down your throat with her shoes on” if you didn’t have your assignments done.

I had Mrs. Curtis for science. I always liked her and got along well with her. Science was my best subject.

Mr. Puffenbarger was the band director. I can remember the small band room at the foot of the steps across from the boy’s gym on the side of the building next to Towers School.

Olga Hardman taught music and chorus. She was a pleasant person. I could not carry a tune in a bucket but enjoyed her class anyway. I did have a musical background with band and taking private piano lessons from the time I was in 3rd grade through high school.

Coach Bond (I believe) was the gym teacher. For me, gym was even worse than shop. Two left feet and absolutely no coordination. Dodge ball was a disaster. There were two very large and strong boys in the class who took no mercy on anyone. It seemed that, somehow, I was always on the team opposing them, Ouch!! When we played basketball there would be 3 or 4 sets of teams that would play for about 10 minutes at a time. The best players would choose their team members. With each successive set of teams the quality of play decreased. Finally there would be a few of us left and the coach would have us play for about the last 5 minutes of class.

Eighth Grade:

My homeroom teacher was Miss Cannon. She taught math and possibly some prealgebra.

Mrs. Gribble was my science teacher. I really liked her made top grades in that class.

Miss Shetter (sp?) was my English teacher. In my opinion she rivaled Miss Nutter in the meanness department. Miss Nutter was more of an intimidating person who bullied her students into learning (it was just her style). I feel that Miss Shetter was mean because she knew no other way to be. It was as though she was mad at the world. I may be totally wrong about her and would appreciating reading others’ comments about her.

I had Mrs. Williams (I believe) for WV history. I cannot remember if we had WV history for one or two years. If my memory is correct her husband was a physician in Clarksburg. I did well in her class. I can remember having to learn all 55 WV counties and their county seats. We had to learn 10 each week (five the last week) and write them on a blank sheet of paper from memory as a quiz the following week. The final test for the counties was writing all 55 counties and county seats. I recall that I never made a single error on any of the quizzes or the final test on the counties.

I believe that my eighth grade shop teacher’s name was Mr. Hall but I am not sure that was his name. He was a unique character to say the least. While we worked on some projects in his class, we spent a considerable amount of time learning the names of various cuts and procedures and when and why they were used. I cannot remember anything that I made in that class. In addition the normal grading system of A B C D and F he also was known to give a purple Q from time to time. I kid you not. He had a pen that wrote in purple ink and occasionally a student would get a test back with a purple Q on it. I don’t believe I was ever the recipient of that grade but it was not an honor. We were never really sure what it meant but it was worse than an F.

Mr. Garrett was my world history teacher for eighth grade. I have no real memories of his class other than the time that he had Mr. Lowther (the principal) gave one or two classes on one of the World Wars (WW I, I think). Mr. Garrett told us that Mr. Lowther was extremely knowledgeable on the subject.

That about sums up my memories of teachers that I had at Central Junior High School.



submitted by: Kimberly Lucwick Wildt (WI '77)
kwildt@sc.rr.com

7th grade: Mrs Curtis was my homeroom teacher (room 203), and she was also my Home Ec (sewing) teacher.

8th grade: Miss Cottrell (she later married Mr. Iaquinta--sorry about the spelling), was my homeroom teacher (room 307. Mrs. King was my Home Ec (cooking) teacher. Mr Wharton was the librarian. I volunteered to work in the library. Mr. Marchio was my Math teacher.

EDITOR’S NOTE: I DON’T KNOW HOW YOU PEOPLE REMEMBER SO MUCH , ISN’T IT AMAZING? Thanks to each of you who have been bringing back some memories to me that I had long forgotten!



SONGS TO REMEMBER SEPTEMBER

submitted by: Steve Goff (WI '72)
sgoff53@hotmail.com

If you still live in Clarksburg, or just read the Clarksburg paper, each summer you are made aware of the number of class reunions taking place in and around the city. This year, for example, it started early with all of those graduating classes that end in a "five" or a "zero" placing notices in the paper in search of fellow graduates. It also seems late July and early August are the most popular times of year to hold such gatherings.

This year, even though I graduated in a year with a "two" on the end, I was excited about 2 WI Class Reunions scheduled on the same weekend. My wife Beth Allen-Goff and her classmates from 1970 got together, and we had a grand time. Having graduated in '72, I was in the building that year, and through sports connections and such I know a great many people from that class. It may be reported elsewhere in this newsletter, but former principal Jim Bennett, former coach Al Castelana and former teacher Irene Keely were also on hand to lend a faculty presence to the festivities.

The second class reunion of interest to me was the class of 1965. Through this newsletter, former WHAR night time DJ, and member of the class of '65, Bryan McIntrye and I developed a friendly email correspondence centered mostly on all things "Rock & Roll". He, along with his classmate Margaret Clevenger (I won't scoop them, but I hear bells of some kind!) and retired Exponent-Telegram columnist Bob Stealey (WI Class of '64) met Beth and I for lunch one afternoon and we talked music, music, music for about 2 hours.

During our session I learned a tidbit concerning a Clarksburg band, and the Billboard pop chart, I did not know. This brings me to our first tune. Bob and Bryan were talking about a Clarksburg based band, The Dynatones, that had a song on the national charts for 8 weeks in 1966, peaking at #53. The band consisted of Ray Figlar, Gary Van Scyoc, Eddie Evans and Jack Wolfe. The song was "The Fife Piper". I did some research and found this song to be very popular in England, as part of the "Northern Soul" scene in the 1970's. Based in Manchester, the Brits utilized obscure, American soul and dance songs, much like the Beach Music/Shag scene in the Carolinas', here in the states.

Here's what this catchy, instrumental song sounds like.

The Dynatones. "The Fife Piper" released in September of 1966. (The video was posted from the UK and shows pics of clubs that played dance music such as this.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNc_CXFy1xU&feature=related

These songs were all big hits from Septembers' in years gone by.

1947..."Temptation (Tim-Tayshun)"... Red Ingle w/ Jo Stafford. This was a new one on me. Red was a comic singer/violinist who worked with Spike Jones before he formed his group, The Natural Seven. Ms. Stafford joined him on this one assuming a Minnie Pearl type persona, and a stage name of "Cinderella G. Stump". The song is a novelty version of a #3 Bing Crosby hit from 1934. Red and Jo took this to #2 and it was in the Top 10 throughout September of '47. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_ukeZqJYPY&feature=related

1950..."Tzena, Tzena, Tzena"...Gordon Jenkins & the Weavers. This was on the flip side of "Goodnight Irene" which was a number one smash. The "B-side" only made it up to #2. How's that for a two sided hit? The song was originally written in Hebrew and was very popular in Israel. That's Pete Seeger stepping out to highlight his banjo playing and also sharing the lead vocal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ5v651bQ1o

1953..."P.S. I Love You"...The Hilltoppers. I'll bet while this was on the charts, the halls, alcoves, and stairwells of WI were often utilized by quartets of "Hilltopper" lads trying to emulate this sound. Surely they all sounded better than this lame aggregation. Just kidding...kinda. From 1952 to '54 this vocal group, formed in Bowling Green, KY, had ten, Top 20 hits. This was the biggest of them all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNISxKORMCU

1956..."The Flying Saucer (parts 1 & 2)"...Buchanan & Goodman. This was the first of the very popular "break-in" novelty records, which featured bits of original versions of Top 40 hits interwoven throughout a recording, usually centered around a topical narrative. In this case it was the rash of UFO sightings in the mid 1950's. (Thanks to Clarksburg-er Gray Barker, but that's another story.) If you scroll down to "Uploader Comments" you'll find a list of the songs "dropped" into this tale of space aliens landing on earth. I used to try and create my own versions of these records using my sister's 45's and a portable tape recorder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oxx8WZZD0Q

1959..."('Til) I Kissed You"...The Everly Brothers. This video comes from a British TV show. Before they get to the featured hit, they do "Bird Dog", a number one tune from 1958. I've always loved the quick little, double drum fills just before the "uh-huh"s, on "('Til) I Kissed You", and I've since learned it was Buddy Holly's band, The Crickets on that session. Much to my surprise that's who is playing behind the boys in this video...the Crickets. Jerry Allison was a great little drummer from the "less is more" school of drumming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb-4cmjTA1s

1962..."You Don't Know Me"...Ray Charles. Brother Ray is a big favorite of mine and this comes from his groundbreaking album Modern Sounds in Country & Western Music. The ultimate "cross over" album, this song was #2 on the Pop chart and #5 on the R&B chart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-5LwRinkJ0

1966..."Bus Stop"...The Hollies. For my money, a very under rated English band. Glad to see they finally made the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. I've always thought of this lyric as a little short story. Here's a live version. There's been a Graham Nash sighting! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxMUiZzWy78

1969..."Easy To Be Hard"...3 Dog Night. The song hails from the musical Hair, but these guys (another very under rated band) deliver a much richer, deeper, and better version than the one heard on Broadway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVe6TPoHupw&feature=related

1971..."Smiling Faces Sometimes"...The Undisputed Truth. They only had one Top 40 hit, and it's a good one. If you've ever had a "friend" go rogue on you, and become a two faced, hypocrite, this song's for you. Can you dig it? Great production and sound on a well crafted hit. It topped out at #3 in September of '71. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=U84Ctl7rL34&feature=related

1974..."Another Saturday Night"...Cat Stevens. This cover of a Sam Cooke hit from 1963 was a surprise hit for Mr. Stevens. Nice concert version... https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=aLeWB3C2cLo

1977..."Handy Man"...James Taylor. Well...here's another folkie guy having a hit with a R&B cover. The original was by Jimmy Jones and reached #2 in the early part of 1960. This is a recent concert version by JT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzW1LEY125s

1980..."Late In The Evening"...Paul Simon. Big fan of this song, and particularly of the horn arrangement and the drumming throughout. When this came on the radio I always turned it UP! The video comes from the famous Simon & Garfunkle In Central Park concert in 1981. On stage were some of the best session players in the land, what a band! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7k7KcRKZiA

1982..."Somebody's Baby"...Jackson Brown. A somewhat over looked and very catchy JB song. I love it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5brvUsNP4A8



BELOW ARE BIOGRAPHIES OF 2 WI GRADS
BOTH ARE 98 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR

submitted by: Judy (Martino) Gray (WI '65)
jgray128@aol.com

FRANK MARTINO, WI CLASS OF 1932

This is a little background information on my Dad, Frank Martino, WI Class of 1932. Dad was an outstanding athlete, setting all kinds of records in basketball, football, baseball and track, both high school and college. Dad was chosen All State in both basketball and football while attending Washington Irving High School, 1928-1932. Dad was able to attend college only because he was offered an athletic scholarship. To earn extra cash for spending, he lived in a boiler room apartment and fired the furnace. He played varsity football at Glenville State for 4 years where they were conference champs in 1937. He played varsity basketball all 4 years where they were conference champs during Dad’s Junior and Senior years. He was awarded to the “All Collegiate Team” his sophomore, junior and senior years at Glenville. In 1938, he was selected to the “All Eastern” team which included all colleges and universities east of the Mississippi. The 1938 Glenville State Basketball team won 42 straight games without a defeat. To this date, that record has never been broken in West Virginia. The Chicago Herald Tribune rated Glenville State College the 3rd best college basketball team (1938) in the country. As a senior, Dad was chosen for the Second String All American Team. Dad went on to play professional basketball for a short period of time.

After graduating from Glenville and playing pro basketball for a very brief period, Dad enlisted in the Navy. He was stationed in Plattsburg, NY for two years. It was there that my brother, Dr. David Martino, WI Class of 1962, was born. While in the Navy, Dad was the only officer to play basketball with enlisted personnel. Dad was released from the Navy in 1945, although he remained in the Naval Reserves for 30 years. He ultimately achieved Lt. status and for several years, he even played competitive sports in the Navy.

After serving in the Navy, Dad went on to teach and coach at Normantown High School in Normantown, WV. As a Coach, he achieved the impossible, when his 1945 Normantown High School basketball team won the State Championship. His story paralleled that of the movie, Hoosiers, where a small town high school beat all odds to win a state basketball championship. There were no division of teams at that time, so what would be AAA, AA, and single A today, were treated as one large division.

In 1946, he went into business with his 3 brothers when they opened Cascade Cleaners (First Street) in Clarksburg, WV. Their business thrived for 12 years, but Dad yearned to be back in the classroom and coaching and teaching young people. He and Mom both went back to teaching in 1958. Mom taught at WI and Dad taught social studies and coached at Adamston Junior High School, during which time, both earned their Masters Degrees from WVU. Dad continued on with his teaching career at the beautiful new Gore Junior High, at which time Adamston was then converted to an elementary school. While there, he coached all sports ~ football, basketball, and track and taught social studies. He continued teaching and coaching in Clarksburg until his retirement in 1983. Dad was inducted into the charter class (chosen number two) of Glenville State College's, Curtis Elam Hall of Fame, May, 2001.

Until two years ago, Dad continued with his 4 hour daily exercise regimen, which he dearly loved. His Naval training, and his love for all sports, was his motivation to remain in top physical condition throughout his life. It has clearly served him well in his 97 years of life. He was an avid golfer throughout his life and his love for the game continued through July, 2008. At age 95, he and my husband, John (WI class of 1963), would hit the links once a week. He was such a vital, healthy and inspirational person in all he did. Everyone marveled at all Dad could do, including living independently in his own condominium until July, 2008. Many of you had his wife, my Mother, Leah Martino, who taught Biology, Botany, Zoology, & Physiology from 1958 until her retirement in the early 1980's. Mom and Dad were married 69 years until her death December 8, 2006.

In 2001, Dad was inducted into the charter class of the Curtis Elam Hall of Fame at Glenville, for his outstanding athletic performance. Also important to note, he went on to receive a Masters Degree from West Virginia University. My parents were ahead of their time, relative to the importance of advanced education.

I am blessed to say my Dad will be 98 years young on November 25th, 2010. He very well may be the oldest living WI grad.

EDITOR’S NOTE: JUDY; PLEASE KEEP US INFORMED US IN OCTOBER AS HIS BIRTHDAY APPROACHES. SEND US HIS ADDRESS AT THAT TIME TOO SO THE READERS CAN SEND HIM A FLOOD OF BIRTHDAY CARDS. I WANT TO BE IN ON WISHING HIM A GREAT 98TH BIRTHDAY---THAT IS AMAZING. GOD BLESS HIM.



THE LIFE OF JAMES WADSWORTH FURBEE
2010

submitted by: Holly Furbee Berger (WI '59)
hollyfb@comcast.net

James Wadsworth Furbee was born April 10, 1912 in Clarksburg, W.Va. At about 3 years of age, his family moved to 345 Lee Avenue, his residence until marriage. Their first home had no electricity so Truman, his father, wired the home. Truman died four years later and Jim became the “man of the family” at eleven years of age. He had two older sisters, Ruth and Helen. To this day Jim feels responsible for the women in his life. His mother, Alta, lived to be 104 years old, residing in the Lee Avenue house until she was 101.

Life was hard without his father and Jim was held back a year in junior high school because of suffering grades. However, Jim persevered and by God’s grace, rallied to the challenges. In 1930, he graduated from WI. During those high school years he played basketball (his favorite), football, tennis, ran track, high jumped, and played the saxophone in the high school orchestra. His coaches and teachers were a wonderful support. He was All State in basketball and won the Harrison County Open Tennis Tournament.

Jim went to WV Wesleyan College, majoring in math, business, and physical education. He played varsity basketball for four years, was manager of the football team for three years, and captain of the tennis team. After setting up football for practice, he played handball while the players practiced. Jim belonged to XAT, a local fraternity, and lived in the fraternity house his junior and senior years. During these college years Jim made money by producing and selling programs for the basketball tournaments. He was co-editor of the yearbook and sold ads, being able to keep any money over and above the cost of the yearbook. When he graduated from college in 1934, during the depression, he had saved $1000! In September 1933 Virginia (Ginny) Holloway from Westfield, New Jersey, arrived on campus and caught the eye of Jim. They married on September 24, 1937 and were married for 63 years until Ginny passed away in 1999 at the age of 83. On December 28, 1941 Marsha Holloway Furbee (Holly) was born, their second child, after suffering the loss of a still born baby boy. Ginny always said their marriage was made in heaven and they never “let the sun go down upon their wrath”, settling arguments before they went to sleep.

The summer of 1935 Jim rented office space opening a sporting goods store in Clarksburg. Parsons Souders Department Store asked Jim to manage their sporting goods department for $15.00 a week. The business grew and he earned a raise of $3.00 per week.

Then came World War II. Jim enlisted in the Navy as a Lieutenant JG and was promoted to full Lieutenant. While living in Coronado and Charleston, S.C., Ginny and Holly went with him until being shipped to Pearl Harbor for three months and the Philippines for six months. While in the Philippines he was attached to the Army 295th JASCO ( very rough duty, Joint Assault Signal Co).

He went back to Pearl Harbor after the war for reassignment as the Athletic Director and had his own jeep. He answered only to the skipper and was over 1200 men. The finest officers club in the Pacific was there, steaks & wine. great beaches and horseback riding. His next destination was Charleston, South Carolina.

After time in the war effort and coming home to Clarksburg, Horner Gaylord Co. hired him as Sales Manager and Buyer in the 40’s.

The Furbee’s resided at Lake Floyd. In 1950 he started a tire business, Wholesale Tire Co., which distributed tires around the state of WV. Linked to this was a large recapping plant. This became the largest tire company in WV. Clay Wymer was the silent partner and Jim was President and General Manager until retirement in 1985. . Before and after retirement he was in the restaurant business with Bill Goodnight and Bill Reid, owning ten Long John Silver and two Jerry’s restaurants.

The ensuing years found Jim and Ginny blessed to enjoy traveling. Jim is now ninety eight years old and living in Memphis, Tennessee, near Holly.



RADIO

submitted by: Roleta
Roleta1@aol.com

Due to the length of the newsletter this month I am saving the letters sent to me re: Old Time Radio for the October issue. This gives you time to write about your memories of radio and send them to me Roleta1@aol.com.

Thank you



VICTORY HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REUNION PICNIC
CLASS OF 1954

submitted by: Jacqueline Hays Lafferty (VHS '54)
Grannieof15@aol.com

The Class of 1954 from Victory High School held their annual picnic, Saturday, July 17, 2010. The picnic was a covered dish with plenty of good food enjoyed by all in attendance. The group met at the city park in Nutter Fort. The blessing of the food was by Woody Coffindaffer. Door prizes were won by Connie Huffman, Alfreda Dearth, Woody Coffindaffer, Dotty Philippart, Ron Thorne, Patty Miller, Jackie Lafferty and Ann Traugh.

Attending the get together was Dotty Philippart, Louise Moore and guest Cheyenne Clayton, Joretta and Al Starkey, Shirley Robey, Catherine and Bill Reeves, Ron Thorne, Jim and Pat Richards, Eugene and Ruth Jaumot, Woody and Jean Coffindaffer, Bob and Hilda Stallman, Jackie Lafferty, Dorothy Krempa, Jacob and Karen Traugh and guests Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Traugh, Charlie and Ruth Clevenger, Connie and Ronnie Huffman, Judy Groves, and Alfreda Dearth.

The next monthly meeting will be Monday, August 9, at Elks Restaurant, Village Square at 6:00 P M




VICTORY HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 1955 (55TH REUNION)

Date: September 24-25, 2010

Location: Clarksburg, WV

Contact: Ronnie Williams (304) 622-0612




BROAD OAKS REUNION
 The Broad Oaks Reunion will be held September 11, 2010 at the VA Park in Clarksburg, WV from 12:00 noon until whenever people want to leave. This is the 6th annual reunion.

It is fun to meet and visit with people from all over the country. Hope to see you there.



WI CLASS OF 1965 - 45 YR. REUNION

submitted by: Marsha "Golden" Caplinger (WI '65)
WI1965@aol.com

On July 30-31, 2010 the WI Class of 1965 held its "45" Year Class Reunion at the Village Square Conference Center, formerly Jewel City Bowling. We had a great turn-out. All enjoyed catching up with friends, great music of the past, great dinner and sharing with old friends. Our Reunion was dedicated to our classmate and friend “Bill Barker.

TRIBUTE TO BILL BARKER


William Truman Barker, 62, died September 10, 2009. He was the son of the late Morris Truman and Mable Rogers Barker. He was survived by 3 children, Jennifer Anne Barker Pumphrey, William Dale Barker, and Joshua Scott Barker, and 3 grandchildren. Bill was a retired draftsman with Union Carbide Corporation. He was a member of Friendship Lodge No. 56, A.F.&A.M., West Union, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason with membership in Clarksburg and Wheeling Bodies and a member of the Nemesis Shrine of Parkersburg, Knight Templar York Rite, Past Commander Royal Arch Mason York Rite, and Knight Mason of WV. He was also a member of the Central WV Shrine Club, Clarksburg Lodge No. 482 B.P.O. Elks, Clarksburg Aerie No. 2353 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Clarksburg Lodge No. 52, Loyal Order of the Moose, and an Eagle Scout and a lifetime member of Boy Scouts of America.

Bill worked with the reunion committee over the past 45 years and was the one person instrumental in organizing our reunions and keeping them going. He kept the committee close throughout the 5 year periods in between the reunions. He was always on the phone, calling every one making arrangements for our next get-together at Twin Oaks, or the Elks. Bill was loving and forgiving, he loved his friends and family, and our gettogether groups were like family reunions. Bill was full of life, he always had a smile and a joke, and always had kisses and hugs for everyone, even the guys. He is sadly missed by all of us and will be in our hearts forever.

Bill, we love you and miss you. WI Class of 1965 Committee.



Those attending were:
Front Row - Left to Right: Brenda Haslebacher Chapman; Pam Wine Harris; Connie Grega Mayle; Beverly Lasher Bragg; Sherry Stout Winter; Beverly Rumble Kramer; Sheryl Pinnell Suplee; Margie Glass Lewis; Margaret Cleavenger Maiocco; Debbie Powell Feehan; Judy Martino Gray; Rose Bosley McGee; Pattie Everson Chedester; Marilyn Lightner Kittle;

Second Row : Frank “Tyke” Martino; Rocky Axton; Janice Hall McPherson; Richard George; Pam McWilliams Maxson; Cathy Kay Strogen; Cecilia Hammond Salvadori; Carol Kirby Fultz; Nancy Radcliff Fowler; Bobby Fowler; Patty Sparks; Patty Williams Gonzalez; Marsha Golden Caplinger; Rita Cox Muckala;

Back Row: Tom Garrett; Tom Stealey; Bob Stewart; Rocky Zannino; Kenny Winters; Richard McClain; Tony Marchio; Dennis Logue; Bryan McIntyre; Bobby Wagner; David Lunsford; Andy Grega; Lindy Bennett; David Rydenhour; Bobby Kramer;

Not shown in picture;
Sandra Harrison Lebrun-Evans; Sharon Hood; Caroline Horner Ramsey; Marjorie Murphy Kovach; Linda Thorn Wyckoff; John McCuskey; Bill Quinn; Larry Wilson.



OBITUARIES

KEITH M. CLARK (VICTORY 1955)

Keith M. Clark, 73, died July 27, 2010. He was the son of the late Walter Clark Sr. and Vergie (Johnston) Clark. Mr. held degrees from Fairmont State University and Xavier University in Ohio. He was a high school and college teacher and coach for over 40 years.



DONNA FINLEY LLEWELLYN (VICTORY)

Donna Finley Llewellyn, 69, died July 31, 2010. She was the daughter of the late William and Alta Morris Finley. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Llewellyn, New Port Richey, FL; her daughter, Betsy Lashin and her husband Steven, Long Island, NY. Donna was a graduate of Victory High School and attended Fairmont State. She retired from TWA as a customer service agent, where she had worked at LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport.



WILSON FOGG (RW)

Mr. Wilson J. Fogg, age 88,died on August 4, 2010. He the son of the late Hayward Fogg and Georgia Post Fogg. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost fifty years, Katrena Marple Fogg, in 1996, whom he married October 31, 1946. Wilson was a graduate of Roosevelt-Wilson High School. He served in the U.S. Army as a Military Policeman, during World War II



ELSIE I AMOS (WI 1941)

Elsie I. Amos, 86, died August 12, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Roy Clifford Amos and Ruby Lucinda Straight Amos. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Clifford Amos. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Elsie Amos in Florida; and stepsister, Dawn Man-chego of Elkins, three nieces and several cousins.

She was a 1946 graduate of Louisville General Hospital of Nursing and a 1970 post graduate in Gynecology and Obstetrics in Detroit, MI. She worked many years in various hospitals, finishing her career at UHC in Clarksburg in Obstetrics.



ARTHUR THOMAS ‘BARNEY’ YEAGER (WI 1964)

Arthur Thomas “Barney” Yeager, 64, died August 14, 2010. He was the son of Eugene H. Yeager and Nina L. Moore Yeager. His wife, Jacqueline Winans Yeager, resides in Clarksburg. Surviving are one daughter, Heather Ann Yeager of Clarksburg; two stepdaughters, Liza (Chad) and Nancy Jo Patterson at home; and one grandchild, Darryan Ward.

Barney was a decorated United States Army veteran, having served his country proudly during the Vietnam War. He entered into basic training in 1965 at Fort Knox. His duties, although many, included helicopter maintenance at Fort Rucker, Alabama, and Crew Chief at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. During the Vietnam War, he was Crew Chief and Gunner on Huey Gunships during his twelve-month tour. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with two overseas bars, Aircraft Crew Members Badge with fourteen Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Medal Valor Device, Army Accommodation Medal with Valor Device, Good Conduct Medal and, most importantly, received two Purple Hearts for his bravery.



SANDRA NUTTER (RW 1956)

Sandra Dolores Nutter, 72, died August 18, 2010. She was the daughter of the late George William Mark and Virginia Elizabeth Teter Bocco. She was a graduate of R-W High School in 1956 and was a bookkeeper for Criss Concrete, Pennzoil and lastly with Walker of Parkersburg.



NANCY LEE PRICE (WI)

Nancy Lee Price, 75, passed away on August 17, 2010. Nancy was the daughter of the late Alfred Ellmore Wallace and Madge Virginia (Garrett) Wallace. Surviving are one sister, Madge Virginia Jay, St. Marys, WV; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband William G. Price; a daughter, Tina Louise Price and three brothers; Alfred Scott, Harold G. and Gene Wallace.



BARD JAMES EATON

Bard James Eaton, 59, passed away August 20, 2010. Mr. Eaton was the son of the late Robert W. and Winona M. Titus Eaton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Weil Eaton, on November 30, 2010. Bard graduated from Victory High School. He was working as a supervisor over maintenance and engineering at United Hospital Center with over 35 years of service.



JOHN HAROLD ELSEY (WI 1936)

John Harold Elsey, age 92, died on Aug. 19, 2010. He was the son of late Rutherford Elsey and Mattie Spencer (McCutchan) Elsey. Surviving are his wife, June Zinn Elsey. He was a 1936 graduate of Washington Irving High School, a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College and the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy. Mr. Elsey owned and operated the former Smith's Pharmacy in Goff Plaza for many years.



FREDA HEATER PECK (WI)

Freda Heater Peck, age 97 died August 4, 2010, at the United Hospital Center. Freda was born in Braxton County, WV, on August 24, 1912, a daughter of Flavious Josephus and Sarah Lou Carson Heater. Her husband, Donald Orval Peck, preceded her in death on August 25, 1981. Surviving are two foster sons, William Edward Garton and his wife Jean of Baltimore, MD, and William E. Wilson of Logan, OH; four foster grandchildren, Terry, Sandy, Ree and Amy; one sister, Roxie Tibbs of Clarksburg, WV; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by seven sisters and two brothers.







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