Thursday, July 19, 1951
ARBOVALE CEMETERY
It has been said, “The grave levels all.”
“Here the matron and the maid
In one silent bed are laid;
Here the vassal and the king
Side by side lie withering.”
The old-fashioned ritual said, “Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust.” And that seemed to settle it. Nothing more could be said. There was an old hymn not sung anymore, “Hark! From the tomb a doleful sound.”
But we have a better hope, a brighter outlook now. …
There is a fine story in the book of Genesis, Chapter 23, which tells us that Abraham bought the cave of Machpelah for a burying ground for his wife, Sarah. He paid the Hittites 400 shekels… Abraham had a godly care for a proper place to bury his loved one…
The day you laid the earthly remains of your dear parents away will never perish from your memory. Quoting from an old book in our library are these words: “O, a mother’s grave! Earth has some sacred spots where we feel like loosing shoes from our feet and treading with reverence where common words of social converse seem rude and friend- ship’s hands have lingered in each other, where prayers are offered and tears of parting shed…
Every cemetery deserves the painstaking and prayerful attention of all who live anywhere near the place. People are too prone to forget, then neglect a plain duty in regard to our community burying grounds. Everybody should help care for our cemeteries. I have heard of a man in Pocahontas County who has set aside a considerable sum to endow the upkeep of two cemeteries in which he has a heart’s interest. “May his tribe increase.”
Our Arbovale Cemetery is in one of the nicest locations to be found in the country. The earth there is of gravel and shale and is never wet when a grave is being dug. One can bury their dead any time of year in a dry grave. And we must employ a good man to look after the grounds and keep the place nice, clean and presentable.
W. W. Sutton,
Buckhannon
4-H CLUB TOUR
The Edray Producers 4-H Club met at the Edray Church June 19 with 19 members present. Also, our leader, Mrs. Bobby Gay; our county 4-H leader, Mrs. Lillian Ashley; our adult counselor, Mrs. Ward Barlow; and visiting with us, the chief counselor of 4-H from Oslo, Norway, Leash Korvold. We made visits to each home of the club members starting at the home of Judy Sharp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Layton Sharp; Margaret, Marshall and Fred Johnson, at the home of J. Z. Johnson.
Nancy Gay and her project at the home of Bob Gay, a demonstration was given on grooming her calf.
Ina Rose Shaw’s home was visited, and her projects, sewing and junior meal planning, were checked.
At the home of Nancy and Kenneth Townsend, their projects, sewing and gardening, were checked on.
To the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy VanReenen, we visited with Eleanor VanReenen and her 4-H sewing project. New ideas and sew-ing hints were given.
We gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Barlow, sang our 4-H hymn and spread our picnic lunch. Then we visited with Rich-ard Barlow and club calf.
Then on to Jimmie Baxter’s home and his project calf. Pictures of this project were made by Mr. Korvold. Then to Allen Sharp’s to visit with Billy Barlow and see his poultry project.
Following the older Barlow’s footsteps, came young Asa, with a Dorset sheep as his project. This is his third year of winning blue ribbons.
Ronnie Evans and project was visited and discussed.
To the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shafer, where we saw the baby beeves of Patty and Fred. Mr. Korvold made pictures of them. We also saw the project of Tom and Philip.
At 8 o’clock in the even-ing a public and regular meeting was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Sharp. A business meeting was held by the club. Visitors and members were recognized.
Mr. Korvold gave a talk, and he sang his national anthem in Norwegian. He showed color slides of people, livestock and food. After this, delicious refreshments were served.
Eleanor VanReenan, Club Reporter
WEDDING
Mr. and Mrs. Merle Murphy, of Bartow, announce the marriage of their daughter, Anna Lee to Everett Rex-rode, son of Mrs. Grace Rex-rode, of Hightown, Virginia.
BIRTHS
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pritt, of Droop, a son, Richard Lee.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Tappan Thomas, of Marlinton, a daughter, Anna Sue.
DEATHS
Harper Wallace Beverage, aged 67 years, died at his home near Clover Lick July 12, 1951. Burial Sunday afternoon in Mountain View Cemetery, the funeral service being held from the Poage Lane Church. Mr. Beverage was the son of the late John A. Beverage and Mary E. Hannah Beverage … Through his long months of suffering, his faith never wavered. His sick room was a place where the presence of the Good Shepherd was keenly felt. He led him by the hand through the valley of the shadow of death into the City of God. His great faith will ever remain a testimony to those who are left behind.
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Mrs. Frances Sharp Smith died at her home near Warwick, aged 69 years. The funeral was held from Fair- view church, and the body was laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery. The deceased was a daughter of the late Hugh and Mary Jane Waugh Sharp… She was a kind and loving mother, a good neighbor and loved by all who knew her.
