Thursday, March 20, 1975
Auctioneer’s Association
Gilbert A. Jack has been notified that he has been accepted as a member of the West Virginia Auctioneer’s Association and given the title of Colonel. This organization is composed of outstanding Auctioneers all over West Virginia. This is the first auctioneer in Pocahontas County to belong to this organization. Jack has auctioneered 20 years over a four-county area.
MISSED
With sadness we report the death of a faithful worker in our office. Mrs. Maxine Dever died unexpectedly Saturday night of a heart attack and leaves a void in the office and in our hearts. She was always here, hated holidays, rarely complained, and was our “reminder,” with an amazing faculty of remembering birthdays.
SNOWSHOE
The skiing season is over, and Snowshoe closed Monday for a period of 60 days. At that time, weather permitting, construction on condominiums will start. Work on the lake, golf courses and tennis courts is planned.
The building of the big Leatherbark Lodge has been indefinitely postponed and smaller lodging units are planned.
Snowshoe had more than 30,000 visitors despite a late start and the skiing is rated excellent. They had about 140 inches of snow – and some rainy weekends too.
Inflation, high interest rates and the recession have caused problems. Company officials met on March 7 with all creditors and plans were made to pay all debts on a four-year program.
WEDDING
John H. Keen and Ruth Skaggs Shanahan were united in marriage March 8, 1975, at two o’clock in the afternoon in the Marlinton United Methodist Church. A reception was given by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Barnisky in their home at the Marlinton Trout Hatchery.
BIRTHS
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Dean, of Marlinton, a daughter, Talena Michelle.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Ryder, of Durbin, twin girls, Martha Jane and Holly Lynn.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Mullenax, of Arbovale, a son, John Ernie.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. James R. Meck, of Cass, a son, Jacob Sattler.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wade, of Morgantown, a son, Albert Charles.
DEATHS
Mrs. Maxine Lois Thomas Dever, 66, of Marlinton died March 15, 1975. She had been a typesetter for The Pocahontas Times for 22 years, and prior to that had been a clerk in Thomas and Thomas Grocery. Born at Hot Springs, Virginia, a daughter of the late Gordon Ellsworth and Josephine Gibson Thomas. Funeral service was held from VanReenen Funeral Home with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
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Allie E. Sheets, 83, a lifelong resident of Durbin, a woodsman and farmer and World War I veteran. Funeral service was held at Bethel Methodist Church with burial in Bethel Church Cemetery.
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Jesse W. Ray, 81, of Seebert; born at Raywood, a son of the late George and Cora Houchin Ray. He was a veteran of World War I, a retired 33-year employee of the C&O Railroad and a member of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church. Burial in Brooklyn Park, Maryland.
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Blanche E. Brown, 80; born in Pocahontas County, a daughter of the late James B. and Mary E. Hayes Boggs. Funeral service from the Jack K. Wallace Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Morningside Cemetery at Renick.
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Mrs. Arlene Sites, 57, of Mouth of Seneca; born at Dunmore, a daughter of the late Harry C. Miller and Geraldine Faulkner Miller. Funeral service from the Seneca Presbyterian Church with burial in North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton.
