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Mike Charley Nominated to Run for WV Attorney General 2016..,
With Mountain Party Chairwoman, Elise Keaton, at the Mountain
MARCO CURRY KNEW BILLY when I went to his office seeking the Guyandotte River bridge,
RICHARDSON advice for employment as a engineer Richardson, pulling a
A General Notice rule in the telegraph operator. In his easygoing freight train, his engine had just
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway way, he made me feel comfortable cleared the bridge when it fell in
Company Book of Rules dated while answering his several behind him leaving ten freight cars
January 1, 1899 read as follows: questions and after giving me a wire in the river. Engineer "Shorty"
"To obtain promotion, capacity test, (send and copy message by Webber wasn't as lucky January 1,
must be shown for greater Morse code) he wrote a nice letter to 1913 when this bridge fell with
responsibility." Chief Train Dispatcher T. E. Hanifin engine 820 causing Webber's death
This rule has remained in the rule at Hinton, W. VA. recommending he along with 6 bridge workers. We also
books over the years except the word put me to work. know he was involved in an accident
"capacity" was changed to "ability." I was privileged to work with this at Handley in 1908 but was not
In early railroading days, nice man from time to time in the injured. Billy Richardson liked to
especially around the turn of the 1940's filling in as telegraph lean way out of the engine cab
century, this was a very important operator when a vacancy occurred window to watch the track ahead of
rule, recognized and carried out in his office. Surely hewas dedicated his train and to watch for people
literally by management. Division to his railroad job but he was more along the right-of-way. His white
officers almost always were to the employes than the boss or the beard flying in the wind, he would
promoted from the labor force trainmaster. Many were the times sound his whistle at every
because they had the experience of some railroad man would come to his opportunit~ especially in greeting
the work required of the men they officejust to chat and in many cases trackmen along the way. His
were to boss and also they had the to talk to a caring person about some assignment December 14, 1910 was
ability to move on to greater personal problem that was worrying on No. 3, the FFV between Hinton,
responsibility. These were the men them. The paper mill in Covington W. VA. and Huntington, W. VA. His
that laid the ground work for the was one of the largest customers of locomotive was No. 161, an F-15
industry before nepotism and young C. & O. in the 1940's and as long as Pacific (4-6-2 wheel arrangement.)
men fresh out of college started Mr. Curry was boss there was no This trip started out no different
filling the official positions, problem. If .the mill needed a from the others with Billy leaning
One such man that had ample switching move made there would out of the cab window, blowing his
ability was Marco Curry who retired be no delay in getting the yard crew whistle and waving to the trackmen.
as trainmaster at Covington, VA. to do the work. The men knew what For some reason he overlooked the
who had jurisdiction over the yard was expected of them and theymail crane at Scary, W. VA., a small
operation there and Hot Springs gladly and promptly did it. station near St. Albans, W. VA. The
branch. Marco was one of four Mr. Curry liked to reminisce and mail crane was set with mail to be
brothers who started their I wish I had tape recorded some of picked up and struck Mr. Richardson
railroading on the Huntington the stories he told me. One such crushing his left temple. His fireman
Division as telegraph operators. •person he liked to talk about was J.C. Lively stopped the train and
There was Bill Curry who retired as engineer William S. (Billy) carried Mr. Richardson to the
train dispatcher when the Guyan Richardson. Mr. Richardson was baggage car and brought the train
Valley dispatchers' office was moved engineer of the F.F.V. passenger on to Huntington where an
from Huntington to Peach Creek, W. train between Hinton, W. VA., and ambulance was waiting: Billy
VA., November 30, 1950. Bob Curry Huntington, W. VA., for many years, Richardson died from his injuries
was first trick telegraph operator at C. & O's finest train at that time. shortly after being admitted to the
"KO" Cabin, South Ruffner, W. VA., He could not be excelled by anyone hospital.
until that office was discontinued in his ability to handle a steam In 1911 No. 3 powered with the
when teletype was installed in the engine. He tried for perfection in same locomotive, No. 161, engineer
1950's and Frank Curry who was starting his trains, in running the J.D. Pilcher, fireman R. Ritchie
second trick Assistant Chief train schedules and making smooth stops struck a rock slide atAlaska, W. VA.
dispatcher until late 1950's or early at passenger stations. His (A small station and coal mine in the
60's. Marco Curry was promoted trademarks were the white coveralls New River gorge between
from telegraph operator to train he wore and in later years his white McKendree and Stone Cliff.) Engine
dispatcher at Huntington. From beard he kept neatly trimmed eight 161 turned over killing both
there to Chief Train Dispatcher at or ten inches long. Although Mr. engineer Pilcher and fireman
PSD MEETING $~.
The Meadow Creek Public ~
Service District meets the second :~
Tuesday of each month at the Green
Sulphur District Volunteer Fire
Department at 6 p.m. Meetings
open to the public. °~
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Summers County
Humane Socieiy/
ACWP
is a non-profit group of local
volunteers that is here to help•
Do you need to have a pet
spayed or neutered or need
assistance with vaccinations?
Please call
855-WV4-PETS
and Leave a Message.
Do you have a litter of puppies
or a dog to turn in or have seen
a stray or lost dog? Please call
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Parb/,West Virginia ConyentiOn,,Bridg~p~J/,pp~Satt//.dayj, JuJy,~ Hint~ aadfinal~y to trainmaste at= Richard~0~ ~Wii~ 'a perf~c~tb~i~t, he:; 'Ritchie.
16tl~:~01~P~o~tograph by John W- Far.reli, ~tai'n PartyDistrict: Covington, VA ..... ....... : .~ : .: Was i~olv~d~iff Severb3 ~Ccid~'•"
10 Chair,' , .-~ ........... I first met Marco Cu~'ydn 1938, Sometime in 1880, while crossing .......
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. SHINGLES VACCINE
Notice Notice The Summers County Health
Department has a limited supply of
CALL ACWP HEALTH DEPT. SCHEDULE free Shingles Vaccine for age 60 and ~~
• over. The only cost will be for
If you see adogin a neglectfulor Imuunizations, Tdap, and administration. It will be made
abusive situation please ACWP. If Memingitis, are required for 7th and available to those who are
you see a stray dog on the road, 12th grade entry. These must be uninsured and income eligible.
especially one that you've never seen completed before starting school or If you have insurance but it will
before, please callACWP. If you have students will not be able to attend.
not pay you must bring a statement
a litter of puppies and would like Immunizations are given every indicating denial to pay and be
them to be placed in homes that are Monday and Thursdays 8 -12 p.m. income eligible. Medicare partAand The average car produces a pound Of pollution every 25 miles.
pre-approved as responsible pet and 1-4 p.m. ~ B will not pay for vaccination. ***
owners than please callACWP. The Any questions please call the Vaccinations are given each Monday
number is easy to remember 855- Health Department at 304-466- and Wednesday. If any questions , BINGO It is always the secure who are
~WV4-PETS. 3388. please call 304-466-3388. Bingo every Friday night at the humble. --G. K. Chesterton
Hinton Senior Citizens Building on
• Second Ave. Doors open at 4:00 p.m.
starts at 6:00 p.m. Y (~, [~ (~ ~ (~, I @
• LAMP
LAMP also offers free group and1333 Summers $¢.
o'ne-to-one tutoring by trained
• instructors and tutors to prepare Hinton, WV.
adult learners to pass the West
Virginia High School Equivalency July 29 30 Au,, I st
" test. Group evening classes are
available from 4:00 - 8:00 pm in I ' Househo--ld
math onTuesdaysandThursdaysFurniture and
and reading and writing on
Wednesdays. Items
The Greenbrier's Neighborswill be put into an account initiative will assist in West For more information, call
Loving Neighbors campaign is specifically for home rebuilding or Virginia's recovery and long term Shalom at 304-466-4490 or visit us
bringing multiple agencies together refurbishing. The Voluntary revitalization of hard hit on the3rdfiooroftheLibrary. We 8:00 to 4 GO p
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to help rebuild homes that were Organizations Active in Disasters - communities, look forward to helping you reach a • m • • • •
destroyed as a result of thea non-profit organization that Other area business have pledged your goals for abetter life!
devastating floods in West Virginia. regularly works with the Federal their support in providing the
From its beginnings prior to the Emergency Management Agency,services needed to make these
flood, the mission of the Neighbors the American Red Cross and rebuilt homes a reality. BR[ i ESTREET ASHLAN
Loving Neighbors program has been charitable organizations to facilitate "We have to get these people who
to help those in need throughout the recovery efforts in the wake of a lost so much back on their feet," said ........... .....
Mountain State - originally with a disaster - will then identifyJim Justice, Owner and CEO, The
canned food drive in conjunction individuals who have received Greenbrier. "There are a lot of We offering only the best in
with The Greenbrier Classic. After FEMA funding or other aid who can programs out there to help, and so a re
the flood waters destroyed homes benefit from being "adopted" by a many people have generously •
and businesses in The Greenbrier's support donor to rebuild their donated money to aid these victims. Full Service Automotive Repair
back yard, Neighbors Loving homes. The key, though, is getting I
Neighbors transformed into anVOAD will provide case everybody on the same page. This State UI'Lli LUld llg e
organization of assistance, serving managers for those impacted by the initiative should help coordinate the " p p
as a collection center and point of devastating flood through a program efforts and ensure that those who
distribution for the items necessary supported bythe State of West need help the most receive it." State Inspections, 24 Hour Towing
to help flood victims deal with their Virginia and FEMA and managed The project will start with homes
losses, initially with support from the in Greenbrier County, one of the and Roadside Assistance
As recovery continues, Neighbors American Red Cross. VOAD through hardest-hit areas in the state. The •
Loving Neighbors is making its next its case management program, will same template, however, will be : •
evolution by ensuring that the work through the process ofused to reach impacted citizens Custom Exhaust!
generous donations that have been matching eligible families with those throughout the state in the coming
received by neighbors all across the who will "adopt" families with months. ' .IAW~
country go directly to help those support, ensuring that private "The flood waters produced ~ •
donations go directly to West devastation all across our home "
theWh°seliveshavebeendestr°yedbYrecent disaster. Virginians impacted by the fiooding, state, and the families in all ofthoseWe are also honoring our American
Neighbors Loving Neighbors is West Virginia Governor Earl Ray locations are our West Virginia
helping families to rebuild by Tomblin has directed the State of neighbors," said Justice. "We want Heroes by offering 5% dlscou all
bringing together partners from West Virginia to initiate a to help as many of these people as a nt to
demolition program that will assist
across the state and country to we can." " • •
provldepnvateresourcestoass]st in expediting the process to rebuild For more information on Veterans/M htary, Police, Fire,
those w~ho have had their homeshomes to code and flood plain Neighbors Loving NeighDors or how
destroye~damaged, standards where possible. He also to donate to help the cause, visit ~ Nurses and Teachers!
Under the new initiative, believes programs like the Greenbrier.com/neighbors.
resources from private organizations Neighbors Loving Neighbors
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