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10 - Hinton News Tues. Feb. 13, 1990
Dear Sir: ter to my friends and waiting on
I want to thank you from the pinsandneedlestohearfromthem.
bottom of my heart and show my Ihavea greatlove forHinton, W.V.
apprsciationforrunningmyLetter which I had never lost in my 69
to the Editor in the Hinton newpa- years. My brother, Buddy, a DAV
per. So far I have gotten great re. 100% Navy vet, died Sept. 13th 89
sponse from younger men at Hin- inCorpusChristi, Tx.HelovedW.V.
ton who read my letter. I am also a 100 % Service connected
I knew so many of my friends I veteran.Mybrother told me 2 weeks
was asking about. I heard from before he passed. He said,'Buck,
Eldon ~Buck" Sol domridge who sent you and I would dolt all over again,"
me all the addresses I was asking and that is gospel truth, thank you
about. Also, Bethel Hatcher from again I will never forget you for
Nimitz, W.V. and Rulock Bennett a your kindness. Thank you. Say Hi
nephew, of Richard Bennett. to all for me.
I was asking about us, who joined Thanking You
the U.S. Navy.together. He informed E.C. Buckland
me that his Uncle Richardhad died P.O. Box 234
in the service. I wrote another let- Granger, Tx. 76530
Dear Mr. Long:
While in Hinton for the 50th
anniversary reunion of the Hinton
High School Class of 1939, I called
you from Pipestem and told you
about my wish to write something
about my grandfather, Dr. George
O. Quesenberry, and his uncle Dr.
Vivian Quisenberry. Dr. Vivian was
a pioneer Hinton physician and Dr.
George made quite an impact on
the town which was cut short by his
untimely death at age 55. Judge
Miller gave neither of them ade-
quate mention in his "History of
Summers County, West Virginia"
published in 1908. In our conversa-
tion you suggested that I send my
write-ups toyou and that you would
run it in the News.
I have pieced this material to-
gether laboriously from family
sources, visit to the Summers
County Courthouse, and by review-
ing the microfilms of the
Hinton Daily News microfilms
done by West Virginia University
in 1960.
Yours truly,
George A. Saul
DR. VIVIAN QUESENBERRY
Vivian Quisenberry, Jr., born 21
June 1832 at "Cherry Grove~ in
Orange County, VA., was the son of
Vivian Quisenberry and his wife
Sarah Wright. The elder Vivian's
family consisted of seven children
including three others sons, namely
Benjamin, George Wright, and
Daniel. Daniel was the father of
Joseph Vivian Quesinberry late of
Hinton. Vivian Jr.'s early educa-
tion was received from tutors and
private schools in Orange County,
and his medical education was re-
ceived at th{~ Jefferson Medical
College at Philadelphia, PA. where
he graduated in 1854. He returned
to Virginia to practice, initiallty
setting up shop at Locust Grove,
Orange County. Three years later
in 1857 he married Ann Elizabeth
Robinson, daughter of Colonel
Thomas E. Robinson and his wife
Elizabeth of Locust Grove. In 1862
he volunteered his services as a
doctor to the Confederacy and was
commissioned as an Assistant Sur-
geon ranking from 25 June 1862.
He spent most of the next three
years at General Hospital No. I at
Richmond being transferred to the
General Hospital at Lynchburg in
early 1865. He was paroled there on
13 April 1865 when the southern
armies were surrendered by Gen-
era] Robert E.Lee.
Having heard much about Texas
from many of Hood's men whom he
had treated during the war, Vivian
and Betty left Virginia and emi-
grated to Freestone County in east
Texas. There he reestablished his
practice and the family became
friends with their neighbors, the
James R. Mobleys. There too they
joined the Baptist Church in the
small town of Butler. In 1870, Sarah
Spivey Mobley was having difficul-
ties as she awaited the birth of her
fourth child. Betty Quesinberry
helped maintain the household of
the bedfast Sarah who asked her to
take care of her baby ifahe did not
survive its birth. Since she died in
August 1870 Betty and Vivian took
baby Sally into their home with Mr.
Mobley's blessing and began toraise
her as their own.
Sometime after 1873, The Ques-
inberrys became homesick for their
Virginia home and returned to
Orange County bringing the infant
with them. They settled~n Gor.
donsville where Vivian began es-
tablishing his practice as a physi-
cian and surgeon, and in addition
operated a drug store. After the
drug store was destroyed by a fire,
Vivion decided to move again, this
time to West Virginia which was
being opened up to industry by the
new railroad, the C & O, and by
@,
discovery of hugs deposits of coal.
They were in Hinton by 1879 and
are shown in the 1880 census to be
living on let Street (Ave.). By 1886
they had bought another residence
near Temple Street on Fourth
Avenue. Vivian was a physician for
the C & O about this time and his
railroad pass whcih expired 31
December 1885 is still in family
hands.
In March, 1888, while making a
professional call at New Richmond,
near Hinton, Vivian was stricken
with paralysis. His nephew, Dr.
George O. Quesenberry was sum-
moned from Fayette County and
had him removed to his home at
Hinton. Despite constant medical
attention Vivian died at home on 17
March 1888..His obituary in the
local paper said "He was a kind
hearted, high toned gentleman and
one of the finest physicians in the
state. We do not presume that he
had an enemy in the country. Alarge
contingent of friends followed the
remains to the grave." Vivian was
buried in the Graham Cemetery
near Orange Court House, Virginia.
Anna Be e QuJsenberry was the
executor of Yivian Quisenberrfs
will, written 1873 in Freestone
County, TX. She lived in Hinton
until her death on Saturday, Au-
gust 30, 1924 at the home of her
adopted daughter Sallie and her
family on Temple Street. She was
returned to her beloved Orange
Countyand was i n terred by Vi vian's
side in the Graham Cemetery.
Contiaed Next Week
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington
was dedicated in 1922.
Hinton held off a third-qu r
charge by visiting Peterstown to
take a 54-46 Bluegrass Conference
win on Thurs. evening Feb. 8th at
Hinton.
Hinton's Mike Harshaw led all
scorers with 20 points, while team-
mate Jemar Ford added 14. Hinton,
7-8 overall and 6-0 in the confer-
ence, is in action again Men. at
Greenville.
Peterstown was paced by Bobby
Moore with 17 as Tony Amos had 12
and Rod Brown had 10.
Peter~.ow~ 10 9 1"/10-46
Hinton 11 16 12 14-~;4
Leading seorerm P - Bobby
Moore 17, Tony Amos 12, Rod
Brown I0; H - Mike Harshaw 20,
Jemar Ford 14.
¢
New best sellers that arrived in the Library are:
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THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW: THE FIRST BOOK OF THE
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HARMFUL INIqENT, a'techno-chiller by Robin Cook.
SPY LINE: A NOVEL, cond in a trilogy, preceded by Spy Hook, by
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TALES FROM MARGARITAVILLE: FICTIONAL FACTS AND
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THE SORCERESS OF DARSHIVA, the fourth book in the v[al-
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A RULING PASSION by Judith Michael.
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MIDSTREAM, this is a biographical memoir about a mother's death
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MYSTERY by Peter Straub.
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THE FRUGAL GOURMET COOKS THREE ANCIENT CUSINES:
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THE WAY THINGS WORK by David Macaulay.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME: FROM THE BIG BANG TO BLACK
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THE NEW PRITIKIN PROGRAM: THE EASY AND DELICIOUS
WAY TO SHED FAT, LOWER YOUR CHOLESTEROL, AND STAY
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WALL: THE BERLIN STORY (1961-1987), this does not have any
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BIOGRAPHIES
ROSEANNE: MY LIFE AS A WOMAN by Ros nne Bart.
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LIAR'S POKER: RISING THROUGH THE WRECKAGE ON WALL
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SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES TO
GO UP THIS YEAR
By Tom Rubin
Social Security Manager in Beckley
A 4.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will increase the
amount of 1990 Serial Security and supplemental security income (SSI)
payments.
The annual rate change raises the amount of the maximum Social
Security retirement benefit for a person retiring this year at 65 to $975.
The average Social Security retirement benefit paid nationally is $566.
The full Federal SSI payment goes up this year to $386 for an
individtud and $579 for a couple. Living arrangements and other
income also affect SSI payment amounts.
Other changeseffective for 1990 involve the retirement earnings test
-- the amount of earnings a beneficiary can earn and still receive full
Social Security benefits. The figures for 1990 increa~ from $8,880 to
$9,360 for people ages 65 to 69 and from $6,480 to $8,840 for people are'
under 65. Afl#r ap 70, no limit is on earnings.
If earninp ere over the retirement limit, $1 out of each $2 in
earnings over the limit is deducted from benefits for people under 65.
For people ages 65 through 69, the deduction rate is $1 out of each $3
in earnings over the limit.
Questions about Social Security can be answered by calling Social
Security at 1-800-234-5572.
ALDERSON LIVESTOCK
MARKET
Report of livestock auction sale
held Fri. Feb. 2, amounting to
$24,504.07. 186 head of livestock
was sold by41 different consignors,
and 28 buyers.
Stockers & Feeders:
Heifers:
Choice 70.00-76.50; Good 64.00-
69.75.
Steers:
Choice 88.00-95.00; Good 75.00.
82.00; Medium 70.00-74.50; Com.
men 55.00-62.50.
Stockers & Feedere Bull: 67.00 -
93.00.
Baby Calves: 35.00-85.00.
Hogs:
No. 1 46.00.49.00; No. 2 42.00;
Sows 32.00; Boars 28.50; Shoats
30.00.50.00; Pigs 18.00 - 19.50;
Horses 40.75.
Cows:
Commercial 50.00 - 54.50; Util-
ity 44.00-49.25; Canner & Cutter
35.00 - 42.00; Cows & Clve: 710.00.
Sheep & Lambe:
Blue 46.00;'R 1 46.50;, Medium
54.00; Common 50.10; Goats 21.00
- 69.00.0
7th & 8th Grade Scores
Mike Bailey scored 12 points and
Shawn Carico added 9 to lead Trap
Hill past Hinton 46.25 in 7th & 8th
grade basketball action on Tues.
Feb. 6th.
Cash Rofad Chocks
Within a Year
New law states that all IRS refund
checks should be cashed within 12
months of the date on the check. If not,
the check will become invalid and
taxpayers will have to contact the IRS
to have a new check issued.
WHYWAIT
FORYOUR
TAX REFUND
WHEN YOU CAN
GET YOUR MONEY FAST!
USE H&.R BLOCK RAPID REFUND PROGRAM
For
Available
whether H&R Block prepares your
tax return or not.
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more details or to sec if you qualify call H&R Block now.
Hinton H & R Block / Under New Ownership
212 Temple St., Hinton, WV Phone 466-11$1
Tommy and Lisa Pitzer of Hin-
ton are protrd to announce the birth
of their daughter, Jessica Holly
Pitzer.
Jessica was born in the Sum-
mers County Hospital Dec. 28th.
1989 at 2:04 P.M. She weighed 7
lbs. 61/2 oz. and was 19 inches long.
Senior
SENIOR CITIZENS ACTIVI-
TIES SCItED
Activities At The Hinton Senior
Citizens Center
Located on the corner of Second
Avenue and Summers Street
Partially funded by the West
Virginia Commission on Aging
Wed. Feb. 14
Menu: Roast Beef/Gravy, Suc-
catash, Mashed Potatoes, Choco-
late Pudding, bread in sandwich,
milk, butter.
Activities: Valentine party at
center 11:15. Exercise session at
Hinton House 3:00 P.M.
Thurs. Feb. 15
Menu: Chili, tossed salad, sliced
onion, Fruit cocktail, cracker, milk,
butter.
Activities: Bingo for prizes after
lunch.
Fri. Feb. 16
Menu: Baked Ham, Sweet Pota-
toes, Green Beans, Banana, Bis-
cuits, Milk, Butter.
Activities: Gospel sing before
lunch.
Men. Feb. 19
CENTER CLOSED HOLIDAY.
Tues. Feb. 20
Menu: Hot Dog, cole slaw/car-
rots, potato sticks, pineapple
chunks, bun, milk, butter.
We sell the Best!
General Instrument
Drake
Uniden
and
Descramblers
tounoed
Dr. Saryu Dani, OB-GYN, was
the attending physician.
Maternal grandparents are
Roger and Sandy Fox of Madams
Creek.
Paternal grandparents are
James Pitzer of Tug Creek andg'.
Kathy Pitzer of Hinton.
SENIOR CITIZENS BUS TRIPS
Feb. 16 -- Mercer Mall
Feb. 21 -- Beckley
Call 466-4019 to sign up for these
trips.
Donations for the purchase and
restoration of the Campbell-Flan.
nagan-Murrell house have reached
$2,850, a spokesperson for the
committee said today.
Donations have been received
from the Summers County Com-
mission, Miller and Brenda Mur-
rell, Pearl Laska Chamberlain,
Eleanor Meadows, L & M Amuse-
ment ($100) and The Moose Club of
Hinton ($100).
A fund drive is being planned
which will include a weekend vaca-
tion to Myrtle Beach S. C. for some
lucky person.
Agoal of $15,000 has been setby
the committee for the preservation
of the Summers Street and 5th Ave.
home that is believed to be the old-
est home in the National Hinton
Historic District.
II
Sales & Service
W.V.
Bonny Wills 466-5409
Is a candidate for DELEGATE from said District.
He needs help,
If you wish to help with contributions,
make checks payable to the PERRY MANN
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, R O. BOX 1416,
HINTON, W /25951.
If you wish to'help with time, call 466-3555
or 466-3441.
If you cannot help with money or time,
please help voting for PERRY MANN in
the primary on 8, 1990.
He will support with vigor
ENVIRONMENT and
Pol. Ad PAID FOR BY:
PERRY MANN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
Amy L. Mann, Treasurer
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