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August 31, 1977 Jordon Run Loney Keplinger The homecoming will be held at the Jordan Run Union Church this Sunday, September 04. Mrs. Susan Stonestreet is a surgical patient in the Winchester Hospital. Reports are that she is doing well. Last week visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Goldizen were Mrs. Gary Evans and daughters and John Evans of Gormania, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Kyle, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cunningham of Petersburg, a sister of Joe Cunningham and her two children of Baltimore, Maryland and Mrs. Shirley Goldizen. The writer and wife visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Haslacker Friday evening. We found them well as usual and both were in the garden gathering in vegetables in the cool of the day. Mrs. Josie Rohrbaugh spent last Sunday with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James McGuinness and sons. Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Berg were Sunday dinner guests of Rev. and Mrs. Sam Goldizen at Knobley. W.O. McGuinness of Ruddle spent a couple of days last week with his son and family, Mr. and Mrs. James McGuinness and sons. Several from here attended the Alt-Kimble Reunion Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Brotherton visited Mrs. Josie Rohrbaugh Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Evans and sons were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Junior Goldizen Monday evening. The writer and wife were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Junior Goldizen Tuesday evening. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Loney Keplinger, Jr. and daughters, Dorcas and Priscilla this week have been Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ours. Mrs. Annie Turner of Cabins, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Berg and Brent of Jordan Run, Mr. and Mrs. John Swartz and son, James of Onego. Mr. and Mrs. Loney Keplinger, Jr., were happy to hear the happy news this week from Virginia announcing the birth of John and Lois Risser’s baby son born on August 24. This is the Risser’s 6th child and first son. The Rissers lived in West Virginia several years before moving to Harrisonburg for their church work there. He weighted 5 lbs. 91/2 oz. and has been named John David. Rev. and Mrs. Lynn Rohrbaugh and sons, Jason and Jeremy were visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Rohrbaugh on Saturday evening. Lynn preached at the Jordan Run Union Church on Saturday night on the subject of the “Family” and dedicated Sonnie and Delores Keplinger’s baby daughter. Lahmansville-Medley Mr. and Mrs. Trent Kimble and family have returned to their home after spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Boucher and family of Leesburg, N.J. Sorry to hear that Mr. Boucher has been in the hospital. Hope he is feeling better at this time. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Halterman were dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Whiteman of Luke, Maryland. Johnny Halterman was an overnight guest in the home of Johnny Weatherholtz recently. Mrs. Thelma Stallings has retuned to her home after vacationing in Canada. Sorry to hear that Woodrow Porter is in the Grant Memorial Hospital. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Halterman were Ted Alt, Mrs. Tiny Summers and Edgar Reed The Extension Homemakers Club picnic will be held Wednesday evening August 31st at the Forman Community Center Mrs. Earl Halterman was visiting her brother at Memorial Hospital. Johnny Halterman attended the Little League Picnic with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Veach, Rodney and Jerry. It was held at the park in Petersburg. If anyone has news please call 749-4050 by late Sunday evening. Landes Mrs. George Yokum Mr. and Mrs. Fred VanScoy and Franny Lou of Greenwick, Ohio were visitors in the Clement Stump home last Saturday. Jesse Stump of Baltimore also spent the weekend in the Clement and Oliver Stump home. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Getz, Allen and David of Leesburg, Virginia were recent Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Getz. Miss Kathy Stump and Carol Whetzel went with Vernon Kesner to Martinsburg VA Center for a check-up last Tuesday. Marie Yokum and Mrs. Dora Calhoun were Tuesday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Arvel Judy. Mr. and Mrs. Randy Ketterman and Mark were Wednesday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Calhoun. Our congratulations are extended to George W. Stump who will celebrate his 96th birthday September 06. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans and children and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Blosser, Richmond, Virginia, and Mrs. Myrtle Berg, Bill alt, Billy and Larry were visiting Mrs. Stella Alt and Charles over the weekend. Ralph Alt, Baltimore, Maryland spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Joy Alt. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Burgess and Mr. and Mrs. Leland Bergdoll of Moorefield. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harris and son, Woodstock, Virginia were Friday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Clement Stump and George. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Calhoun were Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Calhoun and Mr. and Mrs. Joy Combs and son of Augusta. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Propst and girls were weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Harper and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Propst of Franklin. Visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Borror during the week were Mrs. Phyllis Shook and girls, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Parker and Patti, George Yokum and Jimmy Yokum and Vicki Keplinger. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Boor visited Mr. and Mrs. Roland Borror and family Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Borror, Dougie and Matt spent the weekend visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Borror and family at Greencastle, PA. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cook and Teresa, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Auville and sons and Mrs. Louvene Kimble were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kimble and Brenda of Maugansville, Maryland. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sabo, Mark and Lisa and Mrs. Jim Clevenger of Prescott, Ariz., were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sabo. Mrs. Clevenger is spending a few days here visiting relatives and friends. Personals T. E. Schaeffer and Mrs. Nelda Hoy spent a recent Sunday in Myersdale, PA, visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Long. Recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kuykendall were their granddaughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bydler Bobo and sons, Robert and Brian of Altus, Okla. and the formers son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Williams of Kissimmee, Florida. Dora Appold and children, Georgia, Donnie, Donna and Danny have just returned after two weeks of camping and sightseeing in Ohio, Niagara Falls, Canada, New York, and the New England States. While in Connecticut they attended the musical “The Red Blue-Grass Western Flyer Show” at the Good speed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. Visiting for the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Boor were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Boor, Carla, Becki and Mandi, Blacksburg, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Boor, Nathan and Ann Marie, Fredericksburg, Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Hahn, Jr., Michelle and Scott, Emmitsburg, Maryland; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sites, Jason and Jodi, and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ball and Angelia, Cabin. For an evening picnic Saturday evening joining the Boors were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harman, Eddie, Sue and Ann; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harman, Kent and Brent, Lahmansville; Mr. and Mrs. John Harman, Kendra and J. J., Sykesville, Maryland and Mr. and Mrs. George Boor, Romney. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Foley spent last week visiting their daughters and families, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bean, Alexandria, Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Wilber DePerini, Pomfred, Maryland, Mr. and Mrs. Donald DePerini, Marlboro, Maryland and Mrs. Rose Nesslerodt, Charles Town. Mrs. Emma Rinker, Mrs. Ralph Ours and children, Jerry, Geraldine and Corena, and Maxine Smith were camping last week at Watoga State Park. They attended the Lewisburg State Fair on Sunday and saw the Johnny Cash show. Mrs. Harry S. Hahn, Jr. Michelle and Scotty of Emmitsburg, Maryland are spending this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Boor. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Vance, Jr. and sons will return to their home in Harrison City, Pa., this week after spending the summer at their Dorcas residence. Mr. Vance will begin his junior year at Free Gospel Bible Institute, Export, Pa. Dr. and Mrs. Lysle T. Veach spent several days last week in Lincoln, Mass., visiting their son-in-law and daughter, Atty. and Mrs. Evan Semerjian and three daughters. Mrs. Irene Stewart of Keyser was visiting Mrs. Mae King several days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cecil Hinkle and son, Joe of Alexandria, Virginia were visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hinkle, Mrs. Allie Lyon, Mrs. Valeta Hott, Mr. and Mrs. Estyl Ruddle, and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Fisher and family of Moorefield last weekend. Miss Evelyn Bright of Keyser was a guest of Miss Genevra Alt for several days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Michael motored to Cass Sunday and rode the scenic railroad. They were accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Ora Michael who is residing with them. Miss Donna James, student at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie T. James on Judy Street. Miss Yvonne Washington and Mrs. Gloria Wilson of Altadena, California have been here for the past two weeks visiting relatives. Mrs. Susan Stonestreet is a surgical patient in Winchester, Virginia Memorial Hospital. Her room number is 260. A marriage license was issued recently in Oakland, Maryland to Jeffrey Cletus Shreve, Upper Tract and Debra Diane Kuykendall, Petersburg. A former resident was killed when the auto he was driving crashed near Star Tannery, Virginia recently. He was Jerry Wayne Kimble, 27 of route 3, Strasburg, and was born in Upper Tract, the son of Golden Vincent Kimble and the late Delora Ruth Borror. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Borror, Dougie and Matt spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Borror and family in Greencastle, Pa. On Sunday they toured the Antietam Battlefield with Mr. and Mrs. J. Gilbert Everline of Boonsboro, Maryland. Miss Violet Likens returned to her home in Medley Sunday evening after spending a week’s vacation in Manassas, Virginia with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sisler. Weekend guests of Mrs. E. C. Brake, the Robert Snyder family and the Marcel LeFevres were Mrs. And Mrs. Lloyd B. Abbott of Tampa, Florida, Mr. Abbott is a brother of the late Mrs. Carl W. Hiser. Mrs. And Mrs. Eston Turner attended the Thirtieth wedding Anniversary Open House of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Hinkle in Moorefield Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Eston Turner were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harold Idleman at Scherr last Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Miller and Daughters, Rhonda and Debbie enjoyed a recent tour to Niagara Falls and Toronto, Canada. Mrs. Marie Pope, Mrs. Evelyn Henderson and Mrs. Betty Smith spend last week with their brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Day in Little Rock, Ark. Enroute they visited Mrs. Henderson’s son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Good and family in Evansville, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Eston Turner were visiting Mrs. Hobart Bergdoll of Purgitsville, and her guests, Mrs. Mabel Helmick of Martinsburg and Mrs. Estella Woerner of Fisher last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simmons and family of Anchorage, Alaska, Mrs. Ray Neuilan and Mrs. Buddy Merica of Winchester, Virginia were visiting Ms. Margie Simmons of Medley last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Simmons and family were enroute to Wake Forest, N. C., where they will be residing while Mr. Simmons is receiving his college theology for the ministry. Mr. and Mrs. William Mohr of Mercersburg, PA were weekend guests of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mohr. Their other son, John who had spent the week here returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wolford and Mrs. Carrie Brown of Suffolk, Virginia were Monday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Painter. Mrs. Rosalie Alt was a visitor in the same home. Dr. and Mrs. John Bensenhaver and family of Virginia Beach, Virginia wee weekend guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snyder and Mrs. Goldie Bensenhaver. Rig Those visiting the Sherman Nursing Home Monday night were Mrs. Wilda Crites, Mrs. Alice Crites, Mrs. Phyllis Crites and Lowell. Mrs. Shirley Riggleman and Wilma, Miss Peggy See, Lysle Sherman and Jimmy, Mrs. Belle Evans, Cecil Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Riggleman and Becky, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Miller and boys Miss Wilma Riggleman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Boggy Riggleman, Fisher is home from the hospital. She was a patient at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown, Maryland. Mrs. Diana Sherman of Critestown was a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Glad to hear she is home. Miss Libby Sherman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ocie Sherman of Critestown spent the summer at Kenia, Ohio. She is now visiting her parents and friends. She will return soon to Bible College, Export, PA. We wish for Barbara Crites of Durgon, a quick recovery. She is a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amby Crites of Durgon. Mrs. Phyllis Crites and Lowell, Mrs. Carol Crites and Kelly wee visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Riggleman and family Saturday evening Mrs. Phyllis Crites of Critestown had a hard fall Sunday. Glad there were no broken bones. Mrs. Annie Barr and Mrs. Bob Triplett and son of Monrovia, Maryland spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Riggleman of Critestown. Happy birthday to Mrs. Connie Crites age 91 and Mrs. Orpha Imberio of Critestown on September 02. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Sherman and family of Mathias visited Mr. and Mrs. Ocie Sherman Sunday and attended the Sherman Reunion. Those visiting Mrs. Dorothy Reel of Fisher were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shears and Anna, Old Fields, Mr. and Mrs. Dil Lewis, Cumberland, Maryland, Ed Bogan, Petersburg, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rohrbaugh, Louie Myers and son, Roger Cook, Raymond Bean of Keyser. Melvin Dolly took Mrs. Dorothy Reel to Elkins Medical Center for tests and X-rays Tuesday. Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Riggleman were Phyllis Crites and Lowell, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Miller and boys, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shears and Anna, John Baker and Melvin Dolly. On the sick list are Wilma Riggleman and Mrs. Jess Thorne. We wish them both speedy recoveries. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Miller and boys of Fisher were visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Goldizen Jr. of Martinsburg over the weekend. We wish for Mrs. Barbara Goldizen a quick recovery from her illness. Rev. P. O. Grose of Joppa, Maryland is in Revival at the Rig Assembly of God Church at 7 p.m nightly. Rough Run Mrs. O. G. Harman Mr. and Mrs. Earl Harman spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Deavers and Connie at Boonesboro, Maryland Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. John Kesner, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Jesnen and Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen and Tiny Tad and Tricket of Philadelphia, PA visited Mr. and Mrs. Verlon Crites and Tina. Eddie Thorne and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cleaver Sunday. Mrs. Galen Simmons and daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. Mike Simmons of Richmond, Virginia last week. Mrs. Ethel Hedrick of Petersburg and William and Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Hedrick and daughter of PA visited Mrs. Evers Bergdoll and Harold Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Kesner visited Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Kesner Sunday. Miss Nellie Kesner visited Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Ketterman Sunday. Ralph Alt of Baltimore visited Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Crites Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen, Tiny Tad, Tricket of Philadelphia, PA spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Jay Jensen. Mrs. Glenn Hamric, Douglas and Timmy spent the weekend with Mrs. Hamric’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Humphrey’s of Hinton Mr. and Mrs. William Ayers and Timmy visited Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Helmick of Moorefield Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Kesner visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rohrbaugh of Old Fields Sunday evening. Mrs. Lee Mallow of Kline visited Mrs. O. G. Harman Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Verlon Crites and Tina visited Mr. and Mrs. Amby Crites of Rig Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Newton Ours and two grandchildren of Keyser visited Mrs. Charles Ours Monday and Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmer, Mrs. Curtis Sites and Betty accompanied them to visit the Zimmerers. Mr. and Mrs. Galen Keplinger of Virginia visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cleaver Saturday. Mrs. Curtis J. Harman and children visited Mrs. Norman Simmons and children Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Verlon Crites and Tina visited Mr. and Mrs. John Kesner Sunday morning. S. Mill Creek Mrs. J. H. Greenawalt Mr. and Mrs. Larry Meadows and daughter spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John Greenawalt and family. Mrs. John Greenawalt and Mrs. J. H. visited Mr. and Mrs. Linden Cleaver this past Thursday afternoon. Miss Lisa Calhoun spent a few days this past week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Greenawalt. Also she visited her great grandmother, Mrs. J. E. Judy and family a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Greenawalt and children of Petersburg visited Mr. and Mrs. John Greenawalt and family Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Vivan Alt are spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Okey Alt. The Alt and Kimble Reunion had a large crowd attendance Sunday at the old log Judy Church near the Grant and Pendleton line. Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Meadows and daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. John Greenawalt and family Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Leta Dove is a patient in the Morgantown Hospital. We hope for her a speedy recovery and back home soon. The annual homecoming at Mt. Hereb U. M. Church of Moser was well attended Sunday. Williamsport Edna Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Stewart and family of Texas accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Ernest Stewart of Cumberland visited Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kent, Mr. and Mrs. Brownley Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Steward, Kendall Steward and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Stewart recently. Mrs. David Beckwith of Delaware visited Mrs. Gloria Beckwith one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Wormack of Cumberland, Maryland visited Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kent this week. While here they visited “Hard Scrabble.” Bible Study was held at the church Tuesday and will meet every Tuesday until further notice. The lesson was taught by Mrs. Ralph Kent. Mrs. Mary Bruce spent a few days in Keyser this week with her daughter, Mrs. Frances Malin. Mrs. Mary Stewart visited Mrs. Jane Stewart one day this week. Frs. Francis Clark spent the afternoon with Edna Stewart one day this week. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vance and family of Baltimore, Maryland were visiting in Petersburg and Williamsport this week. Ralph Kent visited Thomas Cole of Moorefield Friday. Mrs. Beulah Bruce is visiting her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Twyman of California. Mrs. Freda Rolls plans a visit there for return trip with Mrs. Bruce. Joseph Harris of Clarksburg visited his sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kent. He also brought a friend and a student to enter Potomac State College in Keyser. Rev. Earl Brooks had preaching services at Williamsport recently. Family Reunions: Halterman The Halterman Reunion was held August 21st at the Day Park at Arthur. Those attending were: Mrs. Velma Lahman, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rinker, Jamie and Monica, Mrs. Annie Halterman, Mrs. Etta Boswell, Mrs. Jean Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Pratt, Greg and Gina, Mrs. Linda Corbin, Scott and Michele, Mrs. Carol Ashenfelter, Larry, Jr., Lee and Lisa, Mrs. Reva Shirley and son Mark, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Harvey and Zone, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Evans, Greg, Carla and Christopher, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Evans, Malinda, Steve and Eric, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Savage, Chiquita, Terry Jeff and Troy, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Evans Also present were: Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lahman, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Halterman and Johnny, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cannon and Amy, Bill Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Halterman, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Evans, Scott and Tonya, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Shirley and Heather, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Watts and 4 children. A moment of silence was held in honor of the ones who are deceased, Earl Halterman; president returned thanks and a delicious meal was enjoyed by all. Everyone voted to have it at the same place on the third Sunday in August 1978. Rohrbaugh The family and friends of the late Solomon and Susan Barger Rohrbaugh gathered together eat the home of Minor and Audra Morris at Elk Garden Sunday, August 21st. A fine meal was served and entertainment followed. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rutledge, Cumberland, Maryland, Mr. and Mrs. Minor Morris, Elk Garden, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Evans, Acosta, PA, Eugene Evans, Shirley Evans, L. Evans, Acosta, PA, Mr. and Mrs. James Yates and family, Elk Garden, Arbutus A. Morris, Jasper T. Morris, Effie Allomeng, Dee Dee Thorne, Mr. and Mrs. Eston McAvoy, Keyser, Derlin E. Morris, Susan Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Glenville Rohrbaugh and Mark, Maysville, Mrs. Faye Malcolm and family, Moorefield, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Rohrbaugh and family, Maysville, Leona Clarke and son, Roland Moyers, Petty and daughter, Susie, Broadway, Virginia, Elsie Wimer, Maysville, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Cunningham and Nichole, Orange, Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Cunningham, Petersburg, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Disney, Mrs. Ella Rohrbaugh, Maysville, Leona Watts, Fairfax, Virginia, Riley Watts, Steven Watts, Riley Watts, Jr., Bonnie Watts, Allen Cunningham, Baltimore, Maryland, Ethel Cunningham, Baltimore, Maryland, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Berg and family, Mr. and Mrs. David Berg, Maysville, Jim Stonestreet, New Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Loney Keplinger, Maysville, Edna Wolfe, Scherr, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Berg, Jr., Hanover, PA., Floetta Heishman, Randy Rohrbaugh, Fairfax, Virginia Cleon Rohrbaugh, Wheaton, Maryland, Ulysses Berg, Robert M. Snyder, Maysville, Jim Kimble, Maysville, George and Nancy Rohrbaugh, Chantilly, Virginia, Dorsey and Jeanie L. Rohrbaugh, Great Falls, Virginia, Mary Ruthledge, Hanover, PA, Nancy and Beverly Morris, Keyser, Allen and Rosalie Salyards, Keyser, Mrs. Sam Lyons, Elk Garden, Mary Berg, Maysville, Mr. and Mrs. Oran Jim Kimble, Cabins. Gifts were presented to the oldest daughter, Laura Morris; youngest daughter, Nichole- Ronnie Cunningham; longest married, Mr. and Mrs. Minor Morris; most recently married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Cunningham; traveled the furtherest, Allen Cunningham; most children and grandchildren present, Glenvil and Mary Rohrbaugh, two surviving daughters, Laura Morris, Ethel Cunningham. Pat Borror Sherman and Rudy Parker Wed Marriage vows were exchanged between Pat Borror Sherman and Rudy Parker on July 30th at the Grove Street United Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Borror of Landes are the parents of the bride, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Parker of Alexandria, Virginia. At seven in the evening double ring ceremony was performed by pastor the Rev. Richard Longbon. Mrs. Arlyn Arnold, organist provided traditional wedding music for the ceremony. Patti Sherman escorted her mother to the alter. The bride was attired in a light blue gown. The long sleeve dress was on sheer voile of polyester cotton over an acetate lining, featuring a V-neck and a set in midriff and a wide lace touched with beige. She carried a bouquet of carnations and her only jewelry was a silver locket, gift of the groom. Best man was Roland Borror, brother of the bride. Following the ceremony the couple greeted their family and friends at a reception at the home of the couple. The two-tiered wedding cake made by Mrs. Ruth Keplinger, sister of the bride, was served by Mrs. Keplinger and Mrs. Douglas Borror, sister-in-law of the bride, presided at the punch bowl. Other aides were Betty Daughtry, friend of the bride and groom. Mrs. Phyllis Shook, Mrs. Shirley Feaster, Mrs. Hilda Kesner, Mrs. Wanda Ellis, Sisters of the bride and Mrs. Roland Borror, sister-in-law of the bride. Mrs. Parker is a graduate of Petersburg High School. The groom is a graduate of Edison High School, Alexandria, Virginia and is now employed by Windsor Knit, Petersburg. Obits Frank M. Sites: Last rites were held yesterday at the graveside for Frank M. Sites, 59 who died at his home Sunday. The Reverend Connell Chaney officiated and interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery. Born January 07, 1918, deceased was a son of the late Strite Sites and Rosie Borror Sites. One daughter preceded him in death. Surviving are one son, Roger L. sites, Bristol, Virginia, three daughters, Genevieve Hamilton and June Hall, Lexington, Virginia and Linda Posey, Manassas, Virginia; 6 sisters, Mrs. Bessie Jenkins and Mrs. Hattie Ayers, Moorefield, Mrs. Ruby Getz, Brandywine, Mrs. May Whetzel, Miss Lula Sites, Petersburg and Mrs. Evers Sites, Bridgewater, Virginia, two brothers, Henry L. Sites, Petersburg and Lloyd Sites, Burlington. Arrangements were in charge of the Schaeffer Funeral Home. David C. Kimble, 65, of Moorefield, and formerly of here, died suddenly Friday. He had been in ill health. A native of Pendleton County, he was a son of the late Raleigh and Annie (Alt) Kimble. He was a retired pipeline construction worker. Surviving are his widow, Grace Mae (Delawder) Kimble; two sons, David A. and Daniel B. Kimble, Moorefield, a sister, Mrs. Lula Alt, Upper Tract; three brothers, Eston Kimble, Landes; Stanley Kimble, here and Leonard Kimble, Keyser and one grandson. Services were conducted Monday afternoon at Faith Assembly of God Church. The Rev. Joseph Eversole officiated. Interment was in Lahmansville Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Schaeffer Funeral home. Mrs. Mary Ethel Borror, 37 of Upper Tract, died suddenly Tuesday at her residence. A native of Grant County, she was a daughter of Mrs. Annie (Kimble) Self, and the late Olie Self. She had been employed by the Franklin Garment Company for 10 years and was a member of Petersburg Branch Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Also surviving are her husband, Baxter K. Borror; a daughter, Miss Barbara Borror, at home; two sons, Denver and Tommy Borror, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Aretta Helmick, Winchester, Virginia; Mrs. Verda Kimble, Mrs. Zula Alt, Baltimore, Maryland; three brothers, Vincent Self, Cumberland, Maryland, Jimmy Self, Burlington and Cleo Self, Baltimore. A service was conducted Thursday afternoon at the Schaeffer Funeral Home Mrs. Belinda Sears, 93 of Petersburg died Monday. August 1977. She was a daughter of the late Noah and Hannah (Jordan) VanMeter and was the widow of Edward Sears, who died in 1970. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Sarah Moyers, Flintstone, Maryland and a brother Arlie VanMeter, here. Services will be conducted this (Wednesday) afternoon at 3:30 p.n. at the Arnold Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Lowell R. Rogers will officiate and interment will follow in the Lahmansville Cemetery. St. John’s Alumni Votes to Memorialize Dr. & Mrs. A. E. Krause Members of St. John’s Alumni along with relatives and friends met in the Petersburg Elementary School cafeteria Sunday August 21 at 1 p.m. and enjoyed as usual the covered dish luncheon. Following the luncheon, group singing was in charge of Mary Smith Sanger and Carmen Le Fevre. C. D. Sions, president, conducted the business session at which time several items of business were transacted. Mrs. Fleta Shobe, secretary, read letters from several members who could not attend. The group voted to hold the reunion every two years on the third Sunday in August. Elections of officers followed and the following officers were elected: Chairman, Richard Shaffer; Co-chairman, James Dyer; Secretary, Fleta Shobe; Treasurer, Tom Sites. Upon a suggestion of one of the members a vote was taken and it was decided that since the Pendleton Nursing home is operated under the auspices of the Lutheran Church, that a room be furnished and a plaque placed on the door in memory of Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Krause. The president appointed Alva Temple, Bardon Harper and Josie Trumbo as a committee to investigate the plan and make a report at the next meeting. The Memorial Service for deceased members was in charge of Miss Olive Shaffer Scripture and prayer was given by Mrs. Verda Shaffer Hetrick. An impressive part of the ceremony was the placing of red rose buds in a vase on the alter by friends of the deceased. Those taking part wee Virgil Dahmer, Robert Stallings, Ruth White Cotterman, Ruth Trumbo Finley, Lloyd Snyder, Esther Cosner Secrist, Richard Shaffer, Chester Shaffer, Tom Sites and Freeda Reel Ours. Commemorated were Ellis Berg Doll, Russell Dahmer, Tabitha Harness Rasmussen, Arvella Harper, May, Hilary L. Hosste, Victoria Secrist Shartiger, Brook Smith, Kenny C. VanMeter, Jr. Arnold Stallings, Clarice Tucker Feaster, Howard Whetzel and Frances Dyer Finley. The ceremony closed with a solo “How Great Thou Art” by Marcel LdFevre, accompanied by Mrs. LeFevre. This year being the 50th anniversary of the Class of ’27 Mr. Sions presented each member with a copy of the June 1927 issue of the Mountain Ripple, a publication put out by the school during the years of its existence. Three former teachers were present for the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin T. Tschantz of Nevada, Ohio and R. D. Hetrick of Fremont, Ohio Submitted by Dottie Hughes January 28, 2005 |