THE WI NEWSLETTER 09/12

THE WI NEWSLETTER

Editor: Roleta Smith Meredith

Issue 157 - BEGINNING
OUR 14TH YEAR

September 2012

THE NEWSLETTER COMES TO YOU
The newsletter comes to you from Roleta Smith Meredith and Judy Daugherty Kimler, both graduates of Washington Irving High School in the class of 1959. And is only possible through the readers sharing memories with us.

Wait continue reading, please.

Many people have asked me about the advertisements that appear at the top of the WI Newsletter. Judy uses the Tripod website to carry the newsletter because it is FREE to us.

Apparently Tripod makes money by selling advertisements for the web site. Judy nor I have any control over the selection of advertisements that Tripod sells and puts on the top of our newsletter.

We have been doing the newsletter for 13 years for FREE….As I have often said; it is a labor of love. We do it as our GIFT to YOU!

I hope this straightens out some misunderstandings concerning the website and the fact that we earn NO money and have never received any money for doing this newsletter. However, about 5 years ago, I was adopted by some brothers and sisters and I am now a "Broadoaksian", a tremendous honor.

RECEIVING AND REPLYING TO THE NEWSLETTER
submitted by: Roleta Smith Meredith
Roleta1@aol.com
The written word of the newsletter and correspondence is done by Roleta Smith Meredith, the pictures and the website are the responsibility of Judy Daugherty Kimler.

You may now receive your newsletter via email from one of the 10 individuals who help me send out the monthly notification letter. This is the only thing about the newsletter that has changed over the past 13 years. The list of readers had gotten so big that it was taking me hours to send out the notification letter so I asked for volunteers. I write the notification letter and email it to the 10 volunteers who in turn either copy it and paste it into an email to you or they forward the letter to you. You are requested to still write all correspondence to Roleta1@aol.com.

The deadline for each month is the 24th of the month. Material, pictures and articles received after the 24th will most likely appear in the following month's newsletter.

Our thanks to all who have volunteered to help me by doing this.

Thank you. Roleta

WI BAND FESTIVAL
submitted by: Dotty Taggart Rutan (WI '58)
Heck Yeah!!!!!! I remember WI's band festivals. We had one of the best bands in the state. We were chosen to go to the State festival in Huntington, WV numerous times. This was the longest parade we ever participated in. I don't remember how many miles, but Mr. Mayer gave us lemon wedges for our thirst, and some of the spectators handed us chips of ice during the parade.

Our uniforms were so hot, and one of Mr. Mayer's strict rules was, if you were in uniform you didn't take any of it off after performing, until you got back to school, or home. We could take off our hats. I remember running down Broaddus Ave. hill to get out of that uniform on hot parade days.

I had trouble with the snares on my drum biting into my leg right above the knee. I knew it was going to be a problem in my first Huntington parade, so I asked Mr. Mayer what I could do to protect my leg. I will never forget what he said, "Well, Dotty Lu put a Kotex pad around your leg." I was mortified that he even knew the K word. I turned around and ran from him thinking-- why did I ask--why did I ask--why did I ask?? I guess I was 15 yrs. old. I remember not making eye contact with him for a long time after that. (By the way it worked).

When Rusty and I had our engagement announcement put in the paper (50) yrs. ago this month. Mr. Mayer was the only one who sent us a congratulatory card. I didn't even know they made those kind of cards, I still have it. He was a special part of my life since the 3rd grade.

NOTE FROM JUDY: I could not find a picture or an article of the Clarksburg Band Festival. However since Dotty mentioned it, I did find pictures and an article about the Huntington Band Festival.

If I remember right Bill Meredith also wrote about marching in the Huntington Band Festival.

Here is a website that has more pictures of the Huntington Band Festival.

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/multimedia/galleries/historicalphotos/x1805694976/Gallery-Do-you-remember-June-25-2012

"Huntington may have had as many as 100 bands for the statewide band festival," said Dr. Ralph Turner of Huntington. "It really was a big deal. I believe bands would form together at Marshall, march down 4th Avenue to 8th Street and march to Fairfield Stadium. It was a long march, and it was not unusual for band members to faint.

"Out-of-town band members in the 1950s and earlier would stay free of charge at Huntington homes. That was always special to find out what band members would stay at people's houses. Band members would be in town for several days and while here would, on their own, march in town other than the big parade on Saturday.

"Bands also would play for ratings. It was a big deal to get a top rating. These took place in the City Hall auditorium."

Richard McCoy of Huntington said it was a time when tens of thousands of the state's youth left their hometown and went to "a real city."

"The organizers were giants in the ability to pull it together and locate housing for the band members," McCoy said. "The homes of Huntingtonians were opened to the visitors, their chaperones and band educators.

"Fridays were a time to skip school and go downtown to watch the bands practice. Of course, the band members all wanted to go to Camden Park, and Ohio Valley Buses headed toward the park where it was standing room only on that Friday evening.

"The parade seemed endless. The crowd on the sidewalk jammed together, all gawking, and the performances at Fairfield Stadium were packed with spectators to take in the spectacle and enjoy the spirited music."

ERASING FROM OUR EMAIL LISTS
We will be erasing the following email addresses from our lists. If you know any of the emails listed, please contact the person and tell them that they will be deleted from our lists unless they contact Roleta1@aol.com. Thanks

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OH HOW WE MISS HIM
submitted by: Bryan McIntyre (WI '65)
bfmcintyre@att.net
I was In town for 64-67 reunion, after visiting the McIntyre family graves with flowers, stumbled across this familiar name.

GAS STATIONS
submitted by: Steve Losh (WI '74)
sdlosh@frontier.com
I grew up in the East End - Kelly Hill area of town. I remember the Sinclair Station, the one with the green dinosaur sign, and later on the Boron Station across the street. Also on up Pike Street across from the its intersection with Charleston Avenue was Windon's Mobil Gas Station. These were true service stations. We bought our first car in 1962. It was a light green 1954 Chevy. I recall the price of gas being 0.29 9/10 cents a gallon and it hardly ever fluctuated. There might have been a few stations that were a couple cents cheaper. We used to drive to Hepzibah and get gas at Sislers and load up on hot dogs at 0.05 cents apiece. I also remember the Bonded Station near Linden, the Pure 76 Station at the corner of Pike and Oak and the Red Head Station in West End across from McDonalds.

submitted by: Charles Ferrell (WI '46)
On the subject of "gas stations" in the August newsletter, I worked at my dad's Sterling Oil gas station on Monticello, Ave between Main and Pike Street in the 1940s-1950ss while in WI and Salem College. I worked during WWII during gasoline rationing (rationing stamps) and shortage of tires and batteries. Dad's station was the only one within a 50 mile radius that could rebuild car batteries. We even rebuilt diesel engines strip mining 12 volt batteries which had blown up when the operators used a match to determine the water level. (Hydrogen and fire do not mix)! Across the street was the Maiden Form factory above the A&P Store. There was one girl known as "Whistling Pete" who would whistle at boys walking down the avenue during their short breaks. Two other WI classmates whose dad's owned service stations were Gene Pratt and Bill Mathews. One of the cars was a 1940 Chev business coupe that I serviced, I later bought one to use in the US Army Chemical Corp at Edgewood, MD in 1951-52.

2. There was a radio repair shop in one section of the station run by Bill Waren. He also repaired pinball machines and gave one to me which I played for many years at home.

On my last trip to Clarksburg I saw that the area had been bulldozed and was a vacant lot.

So much for a little history.

submitted by: Ron Ogren (WI '50)
Good news letter as always! Thanks

Just a note about that Sinclair Gas station on the corner in Stealey: One of my class mates of WI 1950, Patty Jo Smith, would get off the bus at that corner and apparently caught the eye of Bob Marks, whose family owned the station. Patty Jo later married Bob and their last known address (known to me) is 104 Center Ct, Bridgeport, WV 26330.

COWS IN STEALEY
DO YOU REMEMBER THEM?

submitted by: Arreta Radcliffe Jaranko (WI '40)
There are a couple of things in the last newsletter that I can say something about. First is the obit of Carris House. When my mother was a little girl growing up there in Stealey, many families had cows and the kids would get together in the mornings to drive their cows to pasture in Davisson's Run. For a little kid, that was quite a walk and driving a cow!! I can imagine a kid doing that now. You have to remember that Stealey was a lot different in my mother's generation as houses were few and far between, and if I remember correctly, Davisson's Run was not as far as it is now. In fact, when I was a kid, Goff kept his Clydesdales on Davisson's Run which, I think, is about where the Bowling Alley, the Volkswagon garage, etc. are located now. Anyway, the point of this story is that one of the kids was Carris House...maybe Pinky's great-grandfather...I never knew that family but I think my mother said they lived on North Street. And she named my brother "Carris" after him. She said Carris was a redhead. She thought the name Carris would not be nicknamed but as I have told you, that sure didn't stop nicknames. Take care.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Do you remember when there were cows in Stealey? Write and tell us your memories. Write to Roleta1@aol.com. Thank you for helping to keep the newsletter interesting and alive for 13 years.

I hope that with your help we can make the newsletter interesting for 2 more years. I would love to reach the WI Newsletter's 15th birthday! Won't you help me? Thanks

NEW EMAIL ADDRESSES

James Haugh (WI '52)	josephhaugh@comcast.net
Elizabeth Golden Madison (WI '73)	elizabeth_madison@msn.com
Melaine Haught Agpalo (attended WI '70-'72 would have graduated in '73 but family moved away)	magpalo@msn.com
Bob Henry (WI '50)	rbharh@frontier.com
Margaret Cleavenger McIntyre (WI '65)	mlmcintyre@cox.net

A GIFT
Dear Roleta,

Enclosed is my donation toward the WIN Scholarship Program. Thank you for including updates from recipients in the WI Newsletter. It is nice to know how much they appreciate the donations from fellow Clarksburg high school graduates and to learn of their progress

Thank you and your team for the many hours you toil monthly on the newsletter which keeps Clarksburg and former Clarksburg residents connected. Thank you to those who contribute with their memories and stories to make for the excellent newsletter you distribute far and wide.

Sincerely,
Margaret Clevenger McIntyre (WI 1965)
mlmcintye@cox.net

EDITOR'S NOTE: Margaret enclosed a check to the WIN Scholarship. Thank you so much Margaret for caring for others and showing charity by giving to this worthy cause of helping a young person enter college. If you wish to give to the WIN Scholarship, write your check to

Roleta Meredith/Win Scholarship

and mail to
Roleta Meredith
3025 Switzer Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43219

Remember with each gift of $5.00 you give, we will make out 5 tickets for the WIN Scholarship quilt in your name but for $10.00 we will make out 12 tickets. If you don't wish for your name to be on the tickets, just say so or you may designate any name be placed on the tickets. Just let us know.

IN MEMORY OF JULIA JORDAN NICHOLS
(WI 1952)
I received a very nice check from David Nichols given in memory of Julia Jordan Nichols who graduated from WI in 1952.

Thank you so much David for your continued support of the WIN Scholarship.

If any of you are in contact with David, please express my gratitude for his support of the WIN Scholarship. Thank you.

This article was in reply to an article in the May newsletter from John Teter about Babe Ruth Baseball.

Subject: Baseball

In the summer of 1953, Sonny Sirianna, George Beezle and myself, Augie Malfregeot, played both Babe Ruth and American Legion baseball. Sonny and George were a year ahead of me in school, so they must have turned 16 in late August or September to be eligible for Babe Ruth. Sonny was our catcher from RW, George was a pitcher from Victory and I was a bench warmer for the first half of the season and then began as a starter, as lead off hitter and right fielder. Jim Hudson played first base, Bob Hart played second base and the shortstop was Bob Ferrell from RW. Sub DeFazio from Victory was our centerfielder. The Legion team won the area championship and went to Weirton for the northern state championship. As the youngster on the team I roomed with Coach Orme. The rest of the team stayed in a hotel in Steubenville, which in those days was known as a hot sheet town.

The tournament was single elimination. Our first opponent was Martinsburg, which had three guys who went to Maryland. As lead off, I got a hit in the first inning and there were maybe one or two others. Sonny and George did not go to Weirton. Instead, they went to the Babe Ruth playoffs. Therefore, that cured the problem of playing with both Babe Ruth and American Legion teams..It was a great summer for me playing and practicing baseball six days a week.

A. D. Malfregeot, WI 1956

Reply To Augie:

Great story. I wonder if young people could do that today. I doubt if a coach would let you play for another team in another league. They want everyone to "specialize" at an early age. I think it hurts the youngsters from getting a taste of many different sports.

Bill (billmere@aol.com)

To Bill:

Yes, Bill, I always try to think in the positive as I did with the WVU football team last year. I really thought they were better grounded than they turned out to be. I saw a story a few weeks ago where some of the players admitted they discounted Syracuse and never should have laid down like they did, but they reasoned Syracuse was always a pushover and they never dreamed they could lose that one! These guys are getting the equivalent of $50,000 per year in freebies and they think like that?. So, they lose another time the same way to lowly U of L. Both of those teams could play thru the Big 12 and never win one game. The patsy schedule was set up for them. So, LSU was the whole season for them if they kept their heads on straight. We played LSU really tough the year before. Then, we get them last year at home. I really thought they might run it with some breaks and Holgerson as coach, with a huge scoring average. Who was the player that took that game away from us, none other than Tyrann Mathieu, who just got kicked off the LSU team for 2012. How Close! Just wishful thinking! Well, we ended up 10--3. I was very disappointed. Lets hope they can redeem themselves this year, but I respect Alvaro's and Sager's views on the upcoming Big 12 year. I doubt their consistency against a very good team each and every game. They are picked to finish second... I say another 10--3 with fingers crossed. Will they lay down against Marshall? I hope not. Good Luck WVU.

Pat Elder, ND 1957

Reply To Pat:

I love a positive thinker. That is why I would never criticize anyone who dreams of big things for their team. There is no doubt that the table was set for WVU last year. The Syracuse loss killed them, along with the LSU kickoff return. Had they won those two games, they would have beaten Louisville. Unfortunately, the team was not mature enough in the Holgerson system to take advantage of the schedule. The defense was also a little suspect. I'm the eternal sports fan, so there's always next year and that is now. I would be satisfied with 10--3, but I expect most fans would not. Regardless, it should be an interesting year. Thanks for being the only reader to reply to my challenge this month. I can always count on you.

Bill (billmere@aol.com)

NOW, IT'S MY TURN TO GUESS
Last month I asked for your predictions on how well the football Mountaineers would do in their new conference. Pat Elder was only one to comment. That leaves it up to me, so here is my take on the season.

First, I am concerned about several things. The 70 points against Clemson in the Orange Bowl have caused the whole sports world to take notice of WVU and it's offense. Geno Smith and Tavon Austin are mentioned as Heisman candidates. We are picked No. 2 in the Big 12 and average about No 11 in the national polls. That is a lot of hype for a team that struggled to win 9 games in the regular season last year, playing in the Big East.

Basically, the entire defensive coaching staff went to Arizona to join Rich Rod. A new staff is in place, but they are just that, NEW. Then, the defensive alignment has completely changed. Plus, several very good players have graduated. Can a defense that gave up 49 points to a poor Syracuse team improve enough, while making all of these changes, to compete in a much tougher conference? Therein lies the season.

Can this team run the table and compete for a national championship? Anything is possible, but that would be a stretch. I look for them to struggle early, mainly because of the untested defense. If they can blow out the first three opponents, which is quite possible, they could be 10-- 2 or 9--3 in the regular season. If, however, they have some problems with Marshall, James Madison and/or Maryland, look for an 8--4 or 7--5 record.

As a diehard fan, I hope I'm wrong, but I learned a long time ago that hype doesn't determine wins. That takes talent, hard work and a little luck. They've got considerable talent and I think they've worked hard. Whether that is enough, we'll have to wait to find out. Regardless, I'm ready for the season. Bring on the Mountaineers.

Bill (billmere@aol.com)

THE WEST VIRGINIA HILLS
submitted by: Sara Stephenson Laber (WI '55)
Below are pictures of a drinking glass I have from the good old days. On the front reads "Clarksburg, WVa. All American City 1957". The words of the song on the back side are "The West Virginia Hills". Thought some of you might find this interesting. I appreciated seeing the group photo of 1952. Thanks for sharing. Sara

MYSTERY PICTURE
The pictures were sent to us by Tim Cork (WI 1962). The pictures are of St. Mary's Hospital located on Washington Ave.

submitted by: Marlene Parsons Andre (WI '53)
eandre@twmi.rr.com
It is the St. Mary's Hospital which was on the corner of Washington and Chestnut. They are now doing a big improvement job on Chestnut.

I remember it when I was much younger! There was a statue of the Virgin Mary inside in the lobby that I thought was very beautiful. Had been there several times visiting patients that I knew. "A LONG TIME AGO"

It was torn down a long time ago and the New St. Mary's was built there, I do not remember if it is still there or not, because it and Union Protestant Hospital united as the United Hospital and was built on Rt 19 south.

I was born at the Union Protestant and 2 of my children were also. There is an apartment building there now.

submitted by: Bill Wilson (WI '75)
billwilson@suddenlink.net
The picture is the original building of the Harrison County Hospital on Washington Avenue, constructed in 1900. My grandfather, Dr. James E. Wilson, came to Clarksburg as its superintendent in 1904. A year later it became St. Mary's Hospital. This building was torn down in the early 1940s.

MYSTERY PICTURE FOR SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

Do you recognize the place pictured above? Write your guess to Roleta1@aol.com. Please include a memory, your full name, school and year you either graduated or would have graduated. Thanks

NOTRE DAME 1962 CLASS RENION PICTURE
Thanks to Elaine Zabeau Norteman for sending the picture to the newsletter. All Clarksburg schools alumni or students are welcome to participate in this newsletter, we were all neighbors at the same time during our lives and in the same "big town" and our favorite "home town" of Clarksburg.

submitted by: Elaine Zabeau Norteman (NDHS '62)
Our 50th reunion took place Friday night at The Village Square with a cocktail party and they showed old graduation pictures. Saturday night was a DJ with dinner at the same place and each classmate told what had happened to them since graduation. It was the highlight of the evening as we heard some very humorous stories shared by all. I was so proud of our class to hear how well spoken they are. We shared old stories with the whole class....some stories never known by anyone before that evening. Very funny! I met some classmates I hadn't seen for 50 years...since graduation. It was heartwarming.

I know how welcoming you are Roleta to all schools and yes we were all neighbors. I lived in Stealey my growing up years and relate so well to WI because I attended Morgan Grade School before transferring to Notre Dame. Clarksburg has changed so much but we all have our wonderful memories that will never grow old.

Thanks for all that you and Judy do for us. You have no idea how much you are appreciated!!!!

1st row l to r
Mary Ellen Sereno Rawlinitis, Pamela"Pam" Payne, Theresa Del Rio McNemar, Donna Ryan Kula, Betty Jo Newhouse, Patricia "Patty" Molina Pumphrey, Trudy Shearer Ware, Judy Donnellon Labdik, Mary Grace Rollins Brachat, Carolyn Brunett Spagnuolo, Joyce Rossano Girgenti

2nd row l to r
Mary Ann Naumann Iquinto, Mary Hila Snyder Leonning, Deborah "Debby" Mancina Riley, Marie Grilli Robinette, Roseanne Policano, Virginia Romano Brancaleone, Bill Csutoros, Carolyn "Sis" Frederick Grove, Delana Mancina Snyder, Michael "Mike" Labdik, Ethel Devono Shorr, Mamie Iaquinta Parker, Barbara Zabeau Norteman, Betty Marino Blackshire

3rd row l to r
Richard "Dick" Duez, James "Jim" Hughes, Frank Perri, Donald "Ducky" Tenda, Donald "Dee Dee" Gonzalez, Dennis McNemar, Robert "Bob" Ayoob, Joseph "Joe" Molina, James "Jim" Oliverio, William "Bill" Spatafore

Attending Friday evening, but not present for the class picture was Sandra Marra Jackson and Francis Petrigac

WI CLASS OF 1962 REUNION
John Teter (WI 1961) sent this picture and names to us. The reunion was held on July 27th and 28th, 2012. I am surprised that we did not get any information from any of the 1962 classmates. I do not know any other details.

There is a nice slide show of pictures taken at the 1962 reunion on You Tube. The video was done by Ron White (WI 1962). Check it out…copy and paste…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIUYqofxZc0
EDITOR'S NOTE: We love to receive reunion pictures of any class from any Harrison County High Schools. Please send picture with a write up about when and where the reunion took place and please also include the names of those pictured…Thank you.

DON KNOTTS
submitted by: Arreta Radcliffe Jaranko (WI '40

Re: Deb Yorgensen's letter to you

Finding someone who was at the University with my brother, Carris, was just great. And when I got in contact with Deb and learned that her father was Charlie Tuttle, wow, he and Carris were roommates at the Phi Sig fraternity house. They both knew Don Knotts and I asked her if her dad had mentioned that Don would walk up and down the hall practicing his "Nervous Little Man" act. My brother used to get such a kick out of the things Don did and performed with him at campus events. My brother knew Don, his wife, and Don's mother and brother, and used to go to their house there in Morgantown. It was sad to learn that Charlie Tuttle passed away at 50 years of age, I have wondered if my brother knew that. It is interesting to learn that fraternity brothers really feel like they are "brothers". When Carris was so sick at his home in Calilfornia, I was there looking after him. One of his fraternity brothers lived at Lake Tahoe and he came to see Carris. The first time he came, Carris said "Why, Bobby, you haven't changed a bit"! I am trying to remember Bobby's last name but it eludes me. Charllie Tuttle and my brother were both veterans of World War II. Carris was 18 when he enlisted in the Air Force. I don't know if Charlie was in the Korean War, but Carris was. Pilots are always a priority.

Thank you, Deb. Good luck and best wishes.

A SALUTE TO RUFUS
submitted by: Mary Sue Clark Spahr (WI '56)
msspahr@aol.com
Yes, I remember Rufus. He made the absolute best meatloaf in the world which he served as a sandwich with mashed potatoes and brown gravy. I have never been able to duplicate this wonderful culinary achievement. Also, he made peanut butter fudge for sundaes by mixing half fudge and half creamy peanut butter. He always mixed it with a long spoon in a milk shake container until it was just right. But even better than his food was his wonderful smile which he shared with everyone.

submitted by: Jane Stout (W '59)
jognjsg@att.net
If I remember correctly, Rufus worked at Roger's Drug Store. A whole bunch of us went there for lunch everyday and he always was so nice to us and seemed to be happy always to see us. He put up with our loudness and smoking and carrying on. I think most of us ordered fudge rickies. Remember those? They were delicious. Anyway, when he retired, we all put together some money and bought him a watch. He was a wonderful kind man. Thank you for thinking of him.

submitted by: Carol VanHorn Dean (WI '58)
I remember Rufus well. He was a hard worker. He served all of us students morning, lunch and after school. I drank a lemon or vanilla phosphate or cola every day and sometimes 3 times a day. He always served up mashed potatoes and gravy for 15c at lunch time. The end of my senior year, students took up a collection and bought him a wrist watch for his service. He was a special person.

submitted by: Patty Morelan Gyorda (WI '57)
Rufus was the waiter at Rogers Drug Store. He loved all of us WI students who crowded in there for lunch everyday. Remember the good chili? Sometimes he would sneak us an extra bowl. I remember Marsha Frum collecting money for a birthday gift for Rufus. I think we gave him a watch. We all loved him. Thanks for the memories.

submitted by: Roleta Smith Meredith
Roleta1@aol.com
Rufus was considered a friend to all of the students who went to Rogers Drug Store at lunch or after school. We all liked him and loved the things he whipped up for us. I never had a peanut butter flop before I met Rufus and never had one after I left high school. He would also make a delicious grilled cheese sandwich with lettuce and tomato on it…the cheese was just right and the lettuce and tomato were crisp. His plate of mashed potatoes and gravy was a favorite for many. I now wonder what his job title was? Was he hired to work the counter? What did he do when the WI kids weren't crowded in there around those few little tables with the wire backed chairs that had wooden seats…I guess one would call them "coke chairs." When I remember the counter, it was very small and the work space had to be even smaller. I don't remember their being stools at the counter as I always sat at a table with friends. His creations pleased us. He made cherry cokes, vanilla cokes and chocolate cokes, I remember I asked for him to put the flavored syrup on the bottom and not to stir it. The flops and the cokes were in a little coke glass and I think the flop cost 15 cents. I bet none of us ever thought to tip him, we hardly had the 15 cents required to pay him and as young as we were, we were more than likely unfamiliar with the tipping system. He was a very small man in stature and wore a light blazer type jacket with I think a white shirt and tie underneath. I don't remember anyone showing disrespect to Rufus. I'm sure if someone had shown him disrespect others present would have put them in their place. I remember that he treated us well and we treated him well too. I think the blazer jacket was maybe light blue. I don't remember him ever stopping, he was always in motion and always was kind to us. I remember we all liked him but now I think back and feel stupid that it seems that none of us knew a thing about him…how old was he, was he married, did he have children, where did he live? Apparently no one knows a thing about him but I was hoping more people would remember him fondly and share their memories with us ….I guess I was hoping for more memories of Rufus would be shared so we could have a nice "SALUTE TO RUFUS"!

If you still wish to write about him, write to Roleta1@aol.com. If you have a picture of Rufus, please send us a copy. Thanks

Hi Y
submitted by: Barry Rosenthal (WI '63)

Just a couple items regarding your recent newsletter. Its amazing to me what people remember about growing up in Clarksburg. I have enclosed a copy of my Hi-Y membership card and a picture of the State Hi-Y camp I attended at Camp Horseshoe located somewhere in the Monongahela National Forest. What a beautiful place, as I remember. I have circled a picture of me under the big tree. What is strange about all this is that I am Jewish and I think Jim Sims who was the local club leader got me to join somehow. They were nice at the camp and allowed me not to attend evening vespers but I had to sort of meditate during this period. The back of the membership card states that the purpose of the Hi-Y was to "create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian character.

I also have enclosed an "order of march" for one of the band festivals that someone mentioned. It wasn't the bands that drew the teenage boys to the event, it was the "Majorettes".

submitted by: John Teter (WI '61)

I do remember being a member of the Hi-Y club my senior year at WI, and I always thought that I got into that club because my brother (Bob) was in the club the year before. I knew that it had something to do with Christianity, but do not remember going to any meetings twice a month as one of the attached pictures from my WI, 1961 yearbook states.

I do however remember going to Hi - Y / Tri - Hi - Y CAMP, at some point during my membership in this club. I remember that Richard Malcolm, myself and "somebody else" (that neither one of us can remember - even though I keep telling Richard that I think that it was Carl Shaffer) got to know three girls from Huntington while we were in camp. I do remember going to some type of meetings while we were in camp, but remember more about the girls than I do the meetings.

EXPLANATION OF Hi-Y FROM JOHN TETER'S
1961 YEARBOOK
The Hi-Y Club, a branch of the YMCA, stresses the practice of the standards of a Christian way of life through improvement, brotherhood, equaiity, and service. Under the leadership of Coach WiIIiam Moore, the club has held meetings twice a month at the Presbyterian Church.

The club has been very active this year: the members directed traffic and sold programs at the home football games and chartered buses to some away games; they attended church in a body once a month, sold candy to finance school projects and formed a basketball team which scheduled several games. Social activities included a father-son banquet and two parties.

MEMORIES
submitted by: Ron Ogren (WI '50)
We lived in Hartland and usually took the trolley home from the station near the Glen Elk bridge. That was where we ended up after a Coke or sundae at Bland's Drug Store. At the drug store we'd strip a little bit of paper off the end of the straw wrapper and blow it across the room, usually aiming at a girl to get her attention. We'd duck quickly so she wouldn't see who did it. We discovered that if we'd dip the end of the wrapper in a little bit of chocolate syrup it would go straighter and much further. It would also stick to the mirrors which covered the walls! WOW! Were we having fun! Mr. Bland soon put a stop to that practice. Getting back to the trolley: When we got to Hartland it stopped to let us off in front of Helmicks Grocery store and barber shop at Liberty Avenue. As the trolley pulled away to cross the bridge over the West Fork River on its way to Weston, we'd sometimes pull the rope of the trolley rod that dragged on the overhead electric wire. This would cause lots of sparks and the trolley car usually stopped in the middle of the bridge due to lack of power. Of course we ran before the conductor could get to the rear window and see who did it. But he knew who had just gotten off and later we'd all get a scolding. Other than that, we were pretty good kids. I can think of a few students who may have ridden with me: Bill Leaseburg, Ron and Reta Turner, Norma Stump, Noel Ritchie, Gloria Knight, the Westfalls, Bob Laurent. We had a good, fun and entertaining group.

submitted by: Arreta Jaranko (WI '40)
I believe I have heard my brother mention Charlie Tuttle and I will email his sister and tell her. I went out to California and took care of my brother, Carris, for a year and was with him when he passed away. One of his fraternity brothers lived in a town not far from Santa Rosa where my brother lived and he would come to see Carris. I thought that was so nice.And there was a Dean from WVU who came out one time and was visiting members of the alumni and he came to see Carris. I was at a Conference one time and that Dean was attending and I told him I remembered him visiting my brother in California. So many memories.

Reading about Paul Lovell brought back many childhood memories for me. In recent years, when I would drive by Stout Co. and see the clock in the window, I would wonder if Paul was still working there. When I was a little kid, my sister was friends with Beatrice and Brentice Hill. They lived on McDowell Street. I used to love to go to their house as Mrs. Hill was so good to me and Brentice would make the best fudge and what a treat it was. Well, Beatrice started going with Paul Lovell and she began going to the Baptist Church there in Northview. The Lovell's were faithful members of that church and Beatrice became involved in the activities for young people. It was much like Christian Endeavor at UB church. There would be a program before the evening church service and Beatrice was responsible for getting together a program. Because I could memorize things with no trouble, on Sunday afternoons she would teach me something to say during the program. We did that until Beatrice and Paul got married and she moved from the family home. I always kept in contact with them and was just as worried as they were when Paul went to the service and was captured by the Germans. When their daughter Charlotte went to college, Beatrice called me about Fairmont State as she knew that was where I was going. She wanted to know what "hours" meant in regard to the class schedules so they could plan for Charlotte. I visited Brentice at Heritage there in Bridgeport until she passed away. She and my sister were closest in age and my sister, living in California, made sure Brentice knew she was concerned about her care.

My, my, the memories.

Best Wishes, Roleta, you and Judy keep us together. So wonderful!

submitted by: Charles Ferrell - Retired nuclear engineer (WI '46)
eagle1928@starpower.net
Thanks for the photo of the WI class of 1952. I knew a few of these students who lived in Stealey and Hartland. At our final WVU Wesley Foundation reunion at Morgantown last week, Joe Haugh showed me a copy of the same picture that he must have taken at the reunion. Marian Reep lived a street below Hartland Ave and Joanne Westfalls' brother, Zeb, and I were in scouts and the same WI class. One of our Wesley Foundation members, Tom Bartlet, was a general in The U S Army Chemical Corp after I left the Edgewood, MD facility in 1952 as one of 1,000 PFC soldier scientists there. He is currently the mayor of Grafton, WV.

Our youngest son Jeff passed away in March of this year from a heart attack. He had a stroke, brain surgery and was partially paralyzed and had recovered somewhat when he was released from rehab. He had done decades of photography of sailing vessels on the Chesapeake Bay and volunteering with the Bay Foundation. Some of his work is in museums. He had a web site showing some of his work but I do not know if it is still available. He was one of eight Eagle Scouts on our street.

I have about finished 17 years work on my military research activities on nuclear weapons effects during the Korean Conflict period. One of the reports has been declassified and is summarized in the book. I have been scouting around for a publishing company.

Joe Haugh just called to give me his e-mail address to include on your newsletter mailing list. It is josephhaugh@comcast.net

Joe's sister, Janet, was in our 1946 WI class.

Thank you for your note on my son's death. We are in the process of disposing of his boats, cars and other items. We sold his MG Midget and still have to sell a rubber boat and trailer and a 21 foot San Juan sail boat and a 27 foot Bayliner cabin boat on Kent Island where I own my grandparent's old property. My great grandfather John Selby was a ship captain and boat builder from Sharptown, MD and also a strong Methodist. His middle name and my uncle William's middle name were Wesley. He is buried in Sharptown between the Methodist Church and the Masonic building. I really enjoy reading your monthly newsletter.

ITALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
"TEN FOR THE ROAD"
submitted by: John Teter (WI '61)
and sister Liz Teter Akin (WI '56)
Wave that WV flag! The Philadelphia Inquirer (not to be confused with the National rag of similar name) has listed the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival in CLARKSBURG as one of its "Ten for the Road" picks this week. It identifies it as the number 4 best Italian festival in the nation "according to the National Sons of Italy." It is hard to be a quietly proud West Virginian.

WEST VIRGINIA. The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will celebrate its 34th anniversary, Aug. 31-Sept. 2 in Clarksburg. Called one of the "Top 4 Italian Festivals" in the nation by the National Sons of Italy, the event includes a pasta cook-off, bocce tournament, homemade-wine contest, and more. www.wvihf.com/events.

ANDERSON'S RESTAURANT
submitted by: Mary Virginia Duncan-Johnson Wilke (WI '55)
Mwdusty1@aol.com
Anderson's Restaurant had the best French Fried Onion Rings! They were real sweet on inside & wonderful crust on outside - the way onion rings should be. They always served large helpings & we always got them to go.

submitted by: David Nichols (WI '55)
DNicholsii@aol.com
Anderson's was a Main Street fixture for many years. During my school years in Clarksburg of the 1940's and 50's I sometimes had lunch there, invariably their little pot of baked beans served with a hamburger. The specialty of the house was a "king steak". The walls were paneled in wormy chestnut and the whole effect was of a private club, dark and smoky. It was popular with business people. Its competitor, the Manhattan, stood around the corner on Pike Street. It's specialty was lobster, fresh off the B&O railroad from Baltimore, via Glen Elk. Across the street was the Waldo Hotel, quite elegant in those days. My uncle, Russell Kirkpatrick, owned the old Waldo service station where you could park your car and have it serviced while you had a seafood dinner in the Manhattan. Who says Clarksburg had no class!

submitted by: Wayne White (WI '60)
Located on Main Street in Clarksburg, Anderson's was a restaurant that was in business for years. The building had the Oak Hall cafeteria there in its place, the building has been torn down

submitted by: Judy Daugherty Kimler (WI '59)
I worked at the Telephone Co across the street from Anderson's. I went there for lunch with a group of friends many times. The thing I remember most was a typo on their menus. Most sandwiches came with a pickle spear. But the menu said pickie instead of pickle. We laughed every time we went there about our sandwiches coming with a pickie. Isn't it funny the crazy things we remember?

TICKETS FOR THE 2013 WIN QUILT ARE NOW ON SALE
submitted by: Roleta
Roleta1@aol.com
You may now buy tickets for the 2013 WIN quilt. You may buy as often as you like between now and March1, 2013. You may sell tickets to anyone who wishes to buy a ticket. The price of the tickets has not changed. The tickets are still 5 for $5.00 or 12 for $10.00 and multiples there after. Send your check or money order made out to:

Roleta Meredith

And mail to:

Roleta Meredith
3025 Switzer Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43219

I hope we see enough tickets to support 2 WIN Scholarships for 2013

Thank you..

LOWNDES HILL MEMORIES
submitted by: Donna Stanley Meredith (WI '69)
meredithds@comcast.net
I did get the newsletter through the new system.

My great aunts and uncles lived on South Seventh Street bordering Lowndes Hill. On Saturdays the aunts would take us on a hike up the hill and we would find fossils and Indian arrowheads—and occasionally a snake. They taught me where the trilliums, jack-in- the-pulpits, and mayflowers grew. They showed me the Civil War trenches at the top of the hill. Those are some of the best memories I have of growing up in Clarksburg. When I was in high school, sometimes I'd stay with the aunts and get together with Charlotte Martin (now Clonch) who lived near the end of South Seventh, and we'd send in requests to WHAR for our favorite sounds.

submitted by: Patty Morelan Gyorda (WI '57)
patty.gyorda@yahoo.com
We spent many summer days on Lowndes Hill.
We loved walking the swinging bridge over Elk Creek on our way to Lowndes Hill.
We loved hiking and walking over to chestnut Hills.
We loved being able to see Nutter Fort from the top of that other hill (name?)
We loved the aroma of Waybright's Bakery on the way back from hiking. Of course they loved giving us a loaf of their hot bread. My sister always said they gave us the bread that had fallen on the floor.
We were proud of the steepest of streets (third St.?) - leading to Lowndes Hill.
We loved just seeing Lowndes Hill from practically everywhere. We felt protected..

RECOGNIZE THIS FAMOUS CORNER?
(Also an interesting bit of Civil War History)
submitted by: Bill Wilson (WI '75)
It's the Caleb Boggess House, who was my great-great-great-uncle. It used to stand on Lee Avenue, between 5th & 6th streets -- sound familiar? Yes, torn down to make way for Washington Irving High School. Boggess built this home after his house in Weston was burned by Confederate sympathizers. That happened after he voted against Virginia leaving the Union as a delegate to the Richmond Convention in 1861.

EDITOR'S NOTE: I hope you have a Civil War story that you are willing to share with us. Write it to Roleta1@aol.com.

THREE GIRLS SUNNING
WHO ARE THEY?

submitted by: Judy Holden Cork (WI '62)
jhcork@bellsouth.net
I think Tim sent you the picture of Kendra White, Liz Ribas and me (he wasn't sure because he has sent you a lot of pictures). I'm not sure if he told you the correct place. We were at Lake Riley

submitted by: Joyce Reed Royse (WI '62)
It's amazing that I was able to identify these girls as Liz Ribas, Judy Holden, and Kendra White. I graduated with them from WI in 1962 but haven't seen any of them in 50 years. What makes it amazing is that I became pretty heavily involved with planning our 50th reunion in Feb or March of this year, never having attended a reunion except a brief appearance at the picnic in 1982. I told the committee members, many of whom I didn't know in high school, that I didn't remember Judy. I recognized her the minute I saw the picture. Our reunion was wonderful and it was great to reconnect and get to know people that I was too shy to know in high school. None of the three girls pictured attended this year. We're hoping they will come in 2017.

A NICE SURPRISE
submitted by: Roleta
Roleta1@aol.com
On Sunday, August 12, 2012, while fixing waffles for breakfast, I heard an Instant Message ring into my computer. What a nice surprise. It was an Instant Message from ITSAHONDA@AOL.COM. The email address calling me was familiar, I knew it was from a reader of the WI Newsletter but I could not remember who the address belonged to. (I don't try to fool myself or anyone else in the fact that I am very aware that I can not memorize well over 1,800 email addresses on my email list). I started talking (typing IM) and the writer identified himself as Brian Cameon (WI 1976) who has now been in Zambia for three years. Brian serves as a missionary and is over 60 children.

Brian reads the newsletter and loves to read familiar things about home (Clarksburg). He once lived in Stealey on Woodland which is an extension of Euclid (the street where Stealey Playground is located). They later moved to Hartland.

Brain would love to hear from anyone from "back home" and I am sure he would enjoy some emails from his 1976 classmates. So if you know him, drop a line or if you don't know him drop a line also.

It was a nice surprise to be talking to him and to realize that the "newsletter is read all around the world."

THE FABIANS

Al Anderson got his start with The Fabians in Morgantown in 1958. He is pictured with singer Dave Whiston in 1960.
Also in the band are Keith Collins (bass), Ed Collins (saxophone), Roger Britton (drums), and Ronnie Kemper (guitar).
Photographer and location unknown.
submitted by: Terry Shorr (WI '58)
dtshorr@suddenlink.net
First, thank you for all you do.

The Fabians were the best band I remember from our youth, and I know a little about them. Their lead singer was Al Anderson, who lives in Osage, and remains active in Morgantown. About five years ago, I saw him singing with a combo in the Rat Pack at Waterfront Place and spoke with him for a while. When I told him I thought The Fabians were the best band in the region, he told me he had spent 20 years singing in Los Angeles and had never sang with any musicians that were as "tight" as The Fabians.

I have spoken to Al Anderson and am awaiting a return call from Malcolm Swisher.

Al Anderson joined The Fabians in 1959 as lead singer and continued until 1962 when he left for a 20 year career singing in Los Angeles. Other members of The Fabians then were brothers Keith Collins (deceased), bass guitar, and Ed Collins, tenor sax, drummer Roger Britton, Dave Whiston (a cousin of the Collins'), keyboards, and Ron Kemper, lead guitar. Kemper was succeeded by Malcolm Swisher for a couple of years before he joined The Bonnevilles.

Per Al, Ed Collins is a retired school principal, Britton has had a financial career, and Whiston, a dentist, is Past President of the American Dental Association.

As I can gather further info, I will share with you, realizing you maintain a strict deadline schedule.

Thanks!

REMEMBERING MOTHER'S CLOTHESLINE
THE BASIC RULES FOR CLOTHESLINES:
1. You had to hang the socks by the toes... NOT the top.
2. You hung pants by the BOTTOM/cuffs... NOT the waistbands.
3. You had to WASH the clothesline(s) before hanging any clothes - Walk the entire length of each line with a damp cloth around the lines.
4. You had to hang the clothes in a certain order, and always hang "whites" with "whites," and hang them first.
5. You NEVER hung a shirt by the shoulders - always by the tail! What would the neighbors think?
6. Wash day on a Monday! NEVER hang clothes on the weekend, Or on Sunday, for Heaven's sake!
7. Hang the sheets and towels on the OUTSIDE lines so you could hide your "unmentionables" in the middle (perverts & busybodies, y'know!)
8. It didn't matter if it was sub-zero weather... Clothes would "freeze-dry.."
9. ALWAYS gather the clothes pins when taking down dry clothes! Pins left on the lines were "tacky"!
10. If you were efficient, you would line the clothes up so that each item did not need two clothes pins, but shared one of the clothes pins with the next washed item.
11. Clothes off of the line before dinner time, neatly folded in the clothes basket, and ready to be ironed.
12. IRONED???!! Well, that's a whole OTHER subject we won't go into here!

There is one thing that's left out. We had a long wooden pole (clothes pole) that was used to push the clotheslines up so that longer items (sheets /pants/ etc.) didn't brush the ground and get dirty. I can hear my mother now.....

AND NOW A LITTLE POEM...
A clothesline was a news forecast, to neighbors passing by,
There were no secrets you could keep, when clothes were hung to dry.
It also was a friendly link, for neighbors always knew
If company had stopped on by, to spend a night or two.
For then you'd see the "fancy sheets" and towels upon the line;
You'd see the "company table cloths" with intricate designs.
The line announced a baby's birth from folks who lived inside,
As brand new infant clothes were hung, so carefully with pride!
The ages of the children could, so readily be known
By watching how the sizes changed, you'd know how much they'd grown!
It also told when illness struck, as extra sheets were hung;
Then nightclothes, and a bathrobe too, haphazardly were strung.
It also said, "On vacation now", when lines hung limp and bare.
It told, "We're back!" when full lines sagged, with not an inch to spare!
New folks in town were scorned upon, if wash was dingy and gray,
As neighbors carefully raised their brows, and looked the other way.
But clotheslines now are of the past, for dryers make work much less.
Now what goes on inside a home, is anybody's guess!
I really miss that way of life, it was a friendly sign
When neighbors knew each other best... By what hung out on that line.

EDITOR'S NOTE: I received the above in an email. I am sure all of you remember mother's clothesline. We have discussed it before but this really hit home for me.

Won't you please share some memories with us so we can read them in next month's newsletter? Please write them to: Roleta1@aol.com

Remember, I edit everything that is sent to me so don't think you can't write, together you and I will make it work.

Roleta

OBITUARIES
PATRICIA LOU WYCOFF NICHOLS
Patricia Lou Nichols, 78, of Clarksburg, died July 21, 2012. She was born July 4, 1934, at Big Isaac, daughter of the late Harry J. and Ethel Hinkle Wyckoff.

Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Billie George Nichols; two children, Spence M. Nichols and wife Vickie, Clarksburg, and Amy M. Messenger and husband William B. Jr., Buffalo Lake; four grandchildren, Billie N. Messenger, Chad W. Messenger, Melodie E. Nichols and Kellie J. Loretta and husband Ryan; three great-grandchildren, Casey P. Messenger, Hayvn F. Messenger and Isabella J. Loretta; sister-in-law, Barbara Wyckoff, Clarksburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul E. Wyckoff and Thomas Wyckoff.

She graduated from Victory High School class of 1952.

PATRICIA ANNE WARNER TAYLOR
Patricia Anne (Warner) Taylor, 85, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012.

She was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Geraldine Parr Warner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Taylor, daughter, Beverly Pecarro, and sister, Mary Jo Adams.

Patty is survived by her companion of 11 years, Frank LaCaria of Bridgeport; two daughters, Martha and her husband, Lonnie Bailey, of Grays Knob, KY, and Jane and her husband, Joseph Eisenbeis, of Roanoke, WV; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a twin sister, Phyllis Taylor of Bridgeport, WV; half brother, Chuck Warner of Fairmont; and several nieces and nephews.

She was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, Class of 1945

LEONA BERNADINE "BERNIE" BOWEN
Leona Bernadine "Bernie" Bowen, R.N., 85 years of age, of Clarksburg, WV, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 12, 2012, at the Clarksburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on April 23, 1927, the daughter of the late Allison D. and Mattie Rose Nicholson Devericks.

She is survived by two sons, David E. Bowen and his wife Cheryl "Sherry" and Donald A. Bowen and his wife Shirley; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Bernie was a graduate of Victory High School and St. Mary's School of Nursing. In 1948, she was trained to be a second lieutenant in the United States Army at West Virginia Wesleyan College. This allowed her to accomplish a lifelong goal of traveling across country.

She was proud of scoring 100 percent on her state nursing exam. She worked as a registered nurse at St. Mary's Hospital and Union Protestant Hospital for many years. She also worked in the capacity as a private duty nurse for prominent families in Harrison County. She would later retire in 1992 as a registered nurse with Heartland of Clarksburg

HOWARD GRANT GRIFFITH

Mr. Howard Grant Griffith, age 81, passed away August 11, 2012, at Heartland of Clarksburg. He was the son of the late Andrew J. Griffith and Hessie Higgins Griffith.

His wife, Delores L. Preston Griffith, preceded him in death July 21, 2006.

Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Sonja Griffith, Mark and Kimberly Griffith; two sisters and a brothers-in-law, Catherine and Robert Merryman, and Mary Curtis, Clif; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother-in-law, Joseph Davis, and a sister-in-law, Barbara Griffith.

Mr. Griffith was Methodist by faith. He was a graduate of Washington Irving High School — Class of 1950. He was an avid bowler most of his life, bowling in leagues at both Jewel City Bowling Lanes and Compton Bowling Lanes. He served his country in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Before his retirement, he was employed in the production department at Lockheed, working on C-130's for over 30 years.

BURLIN TUSTIN
Burlin C. Tustin, 64, passed away on August 7, 2012.

He was the son of the late Carl G. and Day Brohard Tustin.

Burlin was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Marilyn M. Meadows, and a brother-in-law, George Vitolo.

His wife Sandra E. (Sandy) Meadows Tustin, survives.

Also surviving are his children, Brian C. Tustin, Clarksburg, Bradley R. Tustin and wife Brooks, Clarksburg, Kelli M. Robinson, West Milford, Nanette D. Lafferty and husband Bill, Clarksburg, and stepson, Jonathan T. Gregg and wife Kelli, Lillington, N.C. Burlin was the proud "Papaw" to nine grandchildren and three stepgrandchildren.

He is also survived by one brother, Glen "Buck" Tustin and wife Elizabeth "Liz," Clarksburg; two sisters, Carolyn Vitolo, Cape Coral, FL, and Marolyn Jett and husband John, Ocala, FL; father-in-law and stepmother-in-law, David and Zelphia Meadows, Clarksburg; his best friend, Stef Edwards, Fairmont, whom he loved like a brother; and several nieces and nephews.

Burlin graduated from Washington Irving High School in 1965 and served four years in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Dominion Transmission Inc. on April 1, 2011, with 37 years service. In Burlin's younger years, he was involved with sports. He coached several T-Ball teams and was an assistant coach for several Minor League teams.

HAROLD WILSON GAIN
Harold Wilson Gain, "Horse Trader Gainsey," 82, of Clarksburg, passed away August 9, 2012, at his residence with family by his side.

He was born April 14, 1930, in Clarksburg, son of the late Wilbert (Web) and Susie Wilson Gain.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Josephine Houchin Gain, whom he married on June 5, 1952, in Daybrook, WV.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by seven children, Harold E. Gains and wife Judy, Susie Jo (Gain) Williams, Wilbert (Timmy) and wife Sheila Gain, Perry B. Gains, Tammy (Gain) Miller, Aaron L. and wife Dina Gain and Michael D. Gain; 21 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; one aunt, Neva Wilson Smith; several nieces, nephew, cousins, extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Jason Matthew Gain, and one great-granddaughter, Baby Brenna Sue Compton.

He graduated from Victory High School, Class of 1948, and he entered the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during the Korean Conflict. Gainsey was a well-known area businessman who ran Gains Farms and dealt in horses, cattle, land and timber. In his earlier years, he owned and operated Sun Valley Market and Farmer Dots Dairy King. He was also employed at PPG during the '50s and '60s. Along with his family, he had wonderful caregivers, Bruce, Becky, Sandy, Nichole, Bonnie Jo, Heidi and Brandi.

LANA MYERS (WI 1965)
This notice is from Carol (Gottlieb) Rovinsky, (WI 1965) who received it from Lana's children: Kimberly and Craig and Kayla

It is with our deepest sorrow we write to let you know our mother, Lana Myers, passed away in her sleep on the morning of Friday, August 3. As difficult as this is to write to you now, we wanted all of those who cared for Lana to know as soon as possible.

Although we are extremely saddened, we take comfort knowing Lana is at peace now and resting in Heaven.

At this time we are working together as a family to make arrangements to honor Lana and her remarkable life. We will certainly let you know when plans are in place. Because we know that Lana was loved by so many, we wanted to provide a central place of communication for notes, thoughts, or words of sympathy. Please feel free to send any correspondence to WishesForLana@hotmail.com. We will do our best to respond, however, we appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.

Thank you all for the many ways you have loved Lana over the years...it never went unnoticed or unappreciated by us.

EDITH LORRAINE WALLACE WELCH
Edith Lorraine Wallace Welch, 79, of Clarksburg, WV, departed this life on August 6, 2012.

She was the daughter of the late Harry J. Wallace and Mabel E. Bunnell Wallace. Her husband, Leroy Welch, preceded her in death on February 19, 1995.

Mrs. Welch is survived by three children, Teresa Losh and husband Rod of Mount Clare, Tim Welch of Clarksburg and Mark Welch of Clarksburg; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Welch was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Ruth Welch; four brothers, Roy, Harry, Russell and John Wallace; and two sisters, Eleanor McCloud and Polly Shinn.

She was a graduate of Victory High School, Class of 1950.

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