VEST, Ralph Berry Ralph Berry Vest, 94, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2004 at a Roanoke Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Irene Akers Vest of Floyd; one son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Lena Vest of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Laura and Danny Texter of Richmond, Jeffrey Vest of Radford, Catherine St.Clair of Salem; three great-grandchildren, Stephanie Vest of Roanoke, Charles St.Clair of Elliston, and Jason Texter of Richmond; one great-great-grandchild, Dylan Thompson of Roanoke; five brothers and sister, Hugh and Dorothy Vest of Check; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday, 2 p.m., October 10, 2004 at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with Elder Hale Terry officiating with interment in the Restvale Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Locust Grove station of the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. (3903776) Published on 10/09/2004 The Roanoke Times ----- Original Message ----- From: <ofconner@bellsouth.net> To: "VAFLOYD Mail List Mail List" <VAFLOYD@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 7:06 PM Subject: [VAFLOYD] Irene Akers Vest > Could someone please help me with Irene Akers' husband name. I have so > many Vest on my data base but cannot make her conection. > thanks, > Opaldeen Conner > ********************************** > Note from List Administrator!!! > The Second Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll > Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us > something about your Brick Wall person. > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com > ********************************** > Search this list's archived messages! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > View the Floyd County Virginia Website at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/floyd.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VAFLOYD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

For my part, I would love to attend a picnic, but as we will be in the middle of moving to Carroll County this summer, I probably could not help much. However, I am volunteering right now to take a lead role in planning a picnic for 2009. We will be right next door to Floyd and I would be more than happy to do much of the leg work to set one up for next summer! There's been some talk about even having it at our new place, but we'll have to see about that one (and how many porta-potties we could rent...ha!) If there IS a picnic this summer, I will certainly try to put in an appearance! MizzKat On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 4:50 PM, Ken & Margo Brown <kenbrown17@earthlink.net> wrote: > Last November there was some discussion on having a picnic this year. Is > it still in the planning stages? > > Ken > ********************************** > Note from List Administrator!!! > The Second Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll > Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us > something about your Brick Wall person. > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com > ********************************** > Search this list's archived messages! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > View the Floyd County Virginia Website at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/floyd.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VAFLOYD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Jack, Is there any on Nester, Goad, Dalton, Cochran? Thanks much! Sharon

===================== From: Carol Sutherland <lodgechef@hotmail.com> Date: 2008/03/25 Tue PM 05:32:06 CDT To: vafloyd@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy - More Current Events Floyd County Jack Thanks so much for the Current Events. Keep posting. I'm very much interested in the Bishop and Dulaneys. Carol _________________________________________________________________ Search Bishop I sent the Dulaney file earlier to ole paul ========= FROM APPLE PIE RIDGE Stringing telephone wire seems to be the order of the day. The wedding bells are ringing. Misses Lucy and Meda Epperly entertained quite a number of their friends Sunday. Those present were Misses Lara Bishop, lona Edwards, Clara Naff and Alma Epperly, Messrs. Rigby Walton, Peyton Lester, Brainerd Edwards and Leonard and Garfield Epperly. Mr Hugo Boothe attended services at St. Mathew Sunday. Misses Ila and Allie Lester visited Miss Arizona Edwards Sunday. FOUR SUNBEAMS (April 27,1911) =========== BURKS RUN ITEMS Please allow me a small space in your valuable paper and I'll give you some of the latest happenings of this place. There is right much sickness in the neighborhood at this writing. Mr. Ace Bonds is seriously ill. Dr. Conduff was called to see him Monday. Edith, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Phillips, has been very sick with pneumonia but is getting better. The guests of Miss Geraldine Meredith Thursday evening were Misses Bess Roop, Ruby Covy, Nell Loman, Dallas Phillips, Lilian Bishop, Messrs. Forest Haley, John Wilson, Max Meredith, Randolph and Troy Phillips. Messrs. W.E. and C.D. Phillips were business visitors in Christiansburg one day last week. Misses Nelle Lowman and Ruby Covey spent Thursday night with their aunt, Mrs. J.S. Linkous. Misses Bess Roop and Dotie Phillips of S.H.S. decided they liked walking better than riding horseback and hiked to school several days last week. Poge Wilson has just lately moved his family on Miss Nannie Byrds place. I could write more news, but as I only asked for a small space, I must ring off. If I see this in the paper, I will come again soon. A LONESOME GIRL (March 12,1924) ============= ITEMS FROM BUZZARD HOLLOW Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Weeks and little daughter was visiting at his father's last week. Messrs. John Woods and John Bishop are regular visitors at Mr. John Poff. Wonder what their intentions are? PAPA'S PETS (November 11,1915) ================ NEWS FROM CARTHAGE The Press is always a welcome visitor in our community. Mr. J.A. Bishop saw a large catamount near Mr. J.R. Alley's a few days since. Lightning struck and killed a hog belonging to W.C. Akers in 15 yards of his door last Wednesday. Mr. Syl Reed has purchased the property of J.P. Rakes, the well known postmaster of Ego. Mr. Reed is preparing to sell goods at Ego. We are sorry to report the sad news of the death of Mrs. William Thompson. She departed this earthly life Wednesday last. The remains were taken to Hall's Graveyard and laid in the cold and silent vault to await the resurrection morning when all the earth shall be gathered together and judged according to the deeds done in the body. The deceased leaves a husband and one little girl four years old to mourn their loss. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed by the name of the Lord. B.H. ALGONQUIN (February 26,1902) ============== CHERRY HILL ITEMS The young folks gave Miss Ozallo and Mr. Oliner Poff a surprise party Monday night, was very much enjoyed. Those present were Misses Llllie, Ida and Allie Lester, Agnes Altizer, Minnie Shelor, Clara Roop, Effie Sowers, Martha Chaffin, Messrs. Lancie and Lathie Lester, Edgar and Roscoe Roop, Shelbern and Willard Epperly, Brethard Chafin, Willie Weston and Clyde Bishop. THREE QUESTION BOXES (March 24,1910) ============= CHESTNUT RIDGE ITEMS Please allow me a small space in the dear old Press and I will give you a few happenings from this place. The health of this community is very good at present. Visiting and canning beans are the order of the day. Those visiting at T.H. Altizer's Sunday were Mrs. Annie Jewell and children, Oilie, Nellie, and Frank, Mr. and Mrs. John Jewell and children, Fred and Helen, Mrs. Lucy Hatcher, Miss Verna Bishop and Mr. Charlie Howard, Mr. Roscoe Hatcher and Miss Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Scaggs and son, Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Scaggs and children, Nellie, Virginia and Calvin, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Altizer and children. May, Donnie, Alva, Annie and Paul. They had kodak pictures made in the afternoon. All seemed to enjoy the day. Several from around here attended preaching at Copper Valley Sunday. We were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Bettie Bishop, also the death of Mr. Cal Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Akers and daughter Arba were visiting at Mr. Humphrey Scaggs Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dink Scaggs and children were visiting at Mrs. Peradine Scaggs Saturday night and Sunday. As I only asked for a small space, I had better quit for this time, hoping to see this in print. AN OLD SUBSCRIBER (August 9,1923) =============== COPPER VALLEY HUSKINGS The Literary Society at Copper Valley school house was largely attended Saturday night, especially by the ladies and several good speeches were made. The school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Millie Boothe. We can boast of having the roughest fords and slickest roads, from Ego to Copper Valley, of any other section of the county. Messrs. Bently and Kyle Altizer, Leonard Teel and John Bishop were visiting at Mr. M.E. Gordon's Sunay. Mr. A.L. Akers, our popular merchant, made a trip to Indian Valley this week. Shingle hauling and fox hunting seems to be the principal occupation of the people this week. EX-BACHELOR January 27,1902 ============== CHERRY HILL ITEMS The young folks gave Miss Ozallo and Mr. Oliner Poff a surprise party Monday night, was very much enjoyed. Those present were Misses Llllie, Ida and Allie Lester, Agnes Altizer, Minnie Shelor, Clara Roop, Effie Sowers, Martha Chaffin, Messrs. Lancie and Lathie Lester, Edgar and Roscoe Roop, Shelbern and Willard Epperly, Brethard Chafin, Willie Weston and Clyde Bishop. THREE QUESTION BOXES (March 24,1910) =============== EGO ITEMS Quite a large crowd attended Sunday School at Bishop Chapel Sunday afternoon. We are glad to see Mr. Letoher Akers in our midst again. Charlie Akers and Bent Teel passed through our midst on their way to Hill Top. B.E. (July 5,1906) =============== FALLING BRANCH ITEMS The farmers have quit talking about the railroad and gone to talking about registration. Miss Ona Wade, of Nasturtium, visited her cousin, Mrs. Wesley Bishop last week. Mrs. Harvey Slusher, of Falcon, visited her sister, Mrs. Thos. Harman, Sunday. TILTON (August 28,1902) =============== LOOK OUT FOR LAUREL RIDGE Plowing and talking war seems to be the chief occupation of the day. Misses Lucy and AUie Epperly, Gladys and Harkens Richards, Bessie Otey, Lula Bishop, Messrs. Trigg and Jake Epperly, Joe Graham, Dallas Sowers was calling on Miss Alma Epperly Sunday evening. TWO GREEN HORNS (March 21,1918) ============= MUDDY ROAD NEWS Miss Edna Dulaney and Rhoda Dickerson were the guests of Annie Mae Roop Wednesday envening. Nosby and Lemon Simmons and Woodie Mitchell had the walking blues Thursday night. Edd Bishop likes Windy Hill just fine. The singing on Laurel Ridge was very largely attended Wednesday night. The singing will be every Wednesday night. Well, I will ring off. Come on Riner with your gas. IT WONT BE LONG (May 17.1923) ============ OAK HILL ITEMS Miss Roxie Thompson gave the young folks a party Wednesday night. Those present were Misses Nellie and Willie Akers, Linnie, Roxie and Edna Thompson and Willie Moore, Messrs. Eslie, Fred, Dannie and Charlie Altizer, Clayton and Frank Bishop, Elmer Weeks, Roy Sutphin, Halsie Pugh, Dewey Akers, Trigg and Harvie Thompson and Roy Harman. We are sorry the rest of the boys will soon have to go to Camp Lee. We certainly do hate it but we hope they will never have to go to France and that they can soon return home. Miss Ella Bishop gave a party, Monday night in honor of her brothers who had to leave for camp. Those present were Gladys and Livia Lester, Ila, Sadie, Nellie and Willie Akers, Olivia Walker, Tressie Altizer, Gladys Bishop and Iva Pugh, Messrs. Jennings, Bentley and Gordon Lester, Charles, Dewey and Emmitte Akers, Trigg, Harvie and Ora Thompson, Frank, Clayton, Herman and Waddie Bishop, Donnie, Charlie, Hubert and Bob Altizer, Oscar Reed, Roy Sutphin, Hobert Weddle, Garver Reynolds, Lura Dunoan, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Bishop and little daughter Helen, and Mrs. Sofa Sutphin. They all left at a late hour, expressing themselves as having had a nice time. It seems several of the girls around here have the blues but who could blame them. TWO LOVERS (August 1,1918) ============== ROCK CREEK ITEMS The young folks gave Mr. and Mrs. Levi Duncan a surprise party Saturday night, coming in about seven o'clock. On account of it being stormy not a very large crowd attended. Those that were present were Misses Virgie, Bertha, Eva, Myrtle and Pay McPeak, Mr. Howard Akers, Boss Wade, John Dickerson, Doc Boothe, Cline Bishop, Burman, Burton and Roy McPeak, Raymon Akers, and Lymon, Bentley Teel. A BLACK EYED BOY (February 5,1920) =============== SNOW BALL ITEMS If you will please give me a small space in your dear old press, I will give you a few items from this place. 0h how proud I was to have such a beautiful Fourth, but was disappointed because there was such a small crowd at the Power Plant on Little River. Mr. Obie Bishop and Miss Beulah Funohum of Laurel Ridge got married the Fourth. We wish them much joy and a long happy life together. Will ring off for this time and will come again some day. A TALL GIRL (July 12,1923) ============== SOWERS ITEMS Misses Ina and Edith Chaftin entertained a few of their friends Saturday night. Those present were Misses Edna Richardson, Edna Simmons and Edna Graham, Messrs. Harvey and Alvis Thompson, Elvin and Marvin Earls, Wyth Richardson, Earl Bishop, Dewey Bower, Luman Simmons, Frank Epperly and Hobert Weddle. All left at a late hour expressing themselves as having had a good time. Those visiting at Mr. Osborne Sutphins Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Bishop and daughter Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Phillips and little daughter Mary Lee of Roanoke, Messrs. Clarence Akers, Fred Altizer, Roy Thompson and Herman Reed. Miss Evia and Ruby Sutphin and brother Paul attended the debate at New Salem the 4th Sunday. Miss Bertha Mannon returned to the Overall factory Monday morning early. She is going to make her best friend a pair of overalls by Saturday. It seems that Wyth Richardson and Luman Simmons likes to go on Laurel Ridge. Alvis Thompson was seen down on Little River Sunday. ALEX. (March 20,1924) ================= Jack Spangler Ellicott City, MD Author: (1) Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler Franklin Co., Virginia 1773. (2) The Yopps and Related Families With Connections To The Royal Families Of Europe Co-author: The Rising Sun Sets – The Complete Story of the Bombing of Nagasaki For more info see: http://mysite.verizon.net/mjs15/risingsun.htm

===================== From: Donna Hayden <dhayden@swva.net> Date: 2008/03/25 Tue PM 05:00:50 CDT To: mjs15@verizon.net Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County Jack, I would like a search on Reed, Lester and Zentmeyer, no hurry, just whenever you have time. Thanks Donna Hayden ========= Search Reed ============== ALUM RIDGE ITEMS Miss Ella DeHart is tending school at Pleasant Valley. We are glad to have her in our midst. Prof. A.E. Akers, Messrs. Sharon Yeatts, Ben Shelor, Dud Reed, Willie Reed and Miss Lydia Akers visited the Buffalo a few Sundays ago. Misses Pearl and Ethel Phlegar of Brush Creek are attending school at this place. Our school if progressing with an enrollment of 75. BLUE EYES (May 29,1902) ============= ALUM RIDGE SCRAPS Messrs. Herman, Sidney and Shelor Teel visited at Mat Reed's Saturday and Sunday. Miss Bessie Reed gave the young people a nice entertainment Saturday night. Those present were Misses Clarence Mangus, Lizzie Shelor, Oilie and Cintha Lester, and Sadie Altizer, Messrs. Sidney and Shelor Teel, Everette Mangus, Pola and Carl Reed and Ennis Shelor. All seemed to enjoy themselves. A READER OF THE PRESS (April 10,1913) ============== AROUND ABOUT ITEMS C.M. Reed of Check seems to like to teach school this winter. Those calling on Misses Irene and Ora Janney last Saturday were Miss Dedith Conner, Miss Effie Radford, Roy Tirras and Alvis Conner and Mr. Mabry Hold and Woodrow Reed. All left at a late hour, expressing themselves as having a nice time. J.A. Agee is very ill at this writing. SOMEBODY'S DARLING (April 26,1928) =============== NEWS FROM BABBLE TOWN Misses Barbara, Clara and Colon Akers entertained some of their friends Sunday evening. Those present were Misses Pearl Akers, Dolorus Belcher, Wertie and Bessie Goad, Rosa and Estella Poff, Messrs. Andrew Akers, Paris Belcher, Jimmie Simmons, Jimmie Poff, Hiram, Harvie and Arthur Duncan, Early and Harley Weeks, Kyle and Carl Reed and Ernest Shelor. THREE BABBLE TOWN KIDS (May 21,1914) ============= NEWS THAT GO AS FAST AS FORD CAR FROM BEAVER CREEK Miss Virginia Dickerson was visiting at Paris Reed's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Reed, Mrs. A.P. Harman and daughter. Miss Grace and Miss Lena Bowman, Messrs. Price, Webster, Charlie and Herman Reed and Wyatt Dulaney were visiting Mr. A.M. Booth's Sunday. A FORD CHAUFFER (August 29,1918) ============== NEWS THAT GO AS FAST AS FORD CAR FROM BEAVER CREEK Miss Virginia Dickerson was visiting at Paris Reed's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Reed, Mrs. A.P. Harman and daughter. Miss Grace and Miss Lena Bowman, Messrs. Price, Webster, Charlie and Herman Reed and Wyatt Dulaney were visiting Mr. A.M. Booth's Sunday. A FORD CHAUFFER (August 29,1918) ========== BLOW OFF ITEMS Mr. N.K. Graham is a regular visitor at Mr. A.J. Knowles. Miss Effie Reed is liking to go to Reidsville since Mr. Tom Sutphin has been going. Mr. Jabe Hylton, Miss Doris Belcher seems to be getting along nicely in school. BIG EYES BOSS BIG MOUTH (January 6,1921) =============== BUZZARD CAVE ITEMS Kyle Reed, Harley and Early Weeks visited at John Poff Sunday. Eber Weeks is visiting at Andrew Akers. Messrs. Claton Dulaney and Fred Woods visited at Cephas Reed Sunday. MAMA'S PET (May 29,1913) ============= CAMP CREEK SIFTINGS Preaching at Stuart school house Sunday was largely attended. Eld. S.P. Reed delivered an excellent sermon. Mr. M.F. Scott and family visited near White Oak Grove Sunday. Miss Kate Cummings spent Saturday with her brother, near Tindall. SADIE RAY June 4,1902 ============ CARTHAGE BRIEFS Drying fruit seems to be the order of the day. Miss Levina Akers is spending this week with Mrs. French Altizer, who is right bad with whooping cough. Mrs. Manerva Reed was the pleasant guest of Mrs. Lillie Teel last Sunday. PEACH AND PEAR (August 21,1902) ============ CARTHAGE NEWS Floyd County has always been noted for its healthful climate. As evidence that it is all that has been claimed for it, we give the names and approximate ages of some of the older citizens in this part of the county: Mrs. Jane Simpkins, 93 years, Wyatt Dulaney 90 years, Lewis Akers 89, Jacob Smith 90, Elias Akers 86, Jehu Duncan 87, Mrs. Bethane Hurt 87, Blanch Duncan 85, Mrs. Blanch Duncan 83, Archibald Akers 81. There may be others that we do not recall at this time but this is a wonderful record for longevity in this section. Rev. Harvey Reed preached at the Alley School House at 11 o'clock and Rev. Michael Reed filled the pulpit at White Rock Church at the Sunday evening service. Noah A. Duncan, son of Blanch Duncan, who has been living in the west for the past thirty years is on his way with his family to visit relatives in the east. They are motoring from Wichita, Kans. The Mexican bean beetle is doing much damage to to gardens in this section. Calves are selling much higher this year than for some time. The chestnut blight is getting in its deadly work in this section. It looks now that all the chestnut timber will soon be dead. Much of it is already so. There is a very healthy political atmosphere in this county judging from the large number of good men who are offering for the various county offices. The familiar country store with a large stock of goods and its numerous customers and more numerous loafers is about to become a thing of the past. Whether for good or bad we will let those who formerly patronized them say, but for us we are sorry to see it so. Practically every farmer in this part of the county has a few acres of tomatoes planted, which he will can in the fall and market during the fall and winter. We do not know whether plowing corn, visiting or courting is the order of the day, neither do we know any one who is all smiles, wearing both shoes on one foot, stepping high, enjoys hearing from Punkinville or talking over the telephone; loves a Ford or Dodge best of all or purchased a pig, enjoys car riding, seen going toward Podunk or likes cold coffee. Neither do we wonder why. OLD TIMER (June 30,1927) =============== NEWS FROM CARTHAGE The Press is always a welcome visitor in our community. Mr. J.A. Bishop saw a large catamount near Mr. J.R. Alley's a few days since. Lightning struck and killed a hog belonging to W.C. Akers in 15 yards of his door last Wednesday. Mr. Syl Reed has purchased the property of J.P. Rakes, the well known postmaster of Ego. Mr. Reed is preparing to sell goods at Ego. We are sorry to report the sad news of the death of Mrs. William Thompson. She departed this earthly life Wednesday last. The remains were taken to Hall's Graveyard and laid in the cold and silent vault to await the resurrection morning when all the earth shall be gathered together and judged according to the deeds done in the body. The deceased leaves a husband and one little girl four years old to mourn their loss. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed by the name of the Lord. B.H. ALGONQUIN (February 26,1902) CARTHAGE POTPOURRI Straw hat season is here. N.J. Wade speaks of going to Washington soon. Walter S. Alley has gone to West Virginia, where he has secured work. The hegira from this section to the west has become so great there's hardly anybody left. Miss Oilie Mae Reed, a student of the Pleasant Valley Normal, spent Saturday and Sunday at home. Miss Laura Akers, of Montgomery county, was visiting at Mr. Eli Akers' Saturday and Sunday. Mr. John T. Akers, who has been attending Botetourt Normal College is at home. Rev. Washington Akers and daughter, Delia, Harvey Hall and Alfred Alley were Sunday visitors at George W. Reed's. There has been quite a lot of trading in real estate in this section recently: Burdine Reed bought the store property of Richard Reed and has erected a dwelling on it; W.A. Duncan purchased M.D. Reed's farm and half of Burdine Reed's; John Sledd purchased Psalters Akers property near the church, who in turn purchased a tract of land of W.C. Akers and erected a dwelling on it and then sold it to Blanch Dun- can. He has since purchased property of Spencer Reed and will build on it; M.D. Reed has purchased the old Berry Boyd property; Asa Alley has exchanged 15 acres of land adjoining Blanch Duncan for 40 acres on Alum Ridge and Columbus Reed has purchased 25 acres of Burdine Reed, and Wesley Altizer purchased Richard Dulaney's farm, all within a radius of one half mile. BABY BOY (April 13,1903) =========== CHERRY HILL PUFFS The Broad Shoals school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Edna Pugh. Miss Amy Thompson says she does not think a new Ford so nice when she has to walk through the mud. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Thompson, Bennie Mannon and wife spent a joyous day at the home of Mr. Labourn Mitchell's last Sunday. What has become of the two Mountain Cranks? Wake up and try old Floyd another round.Mr. Uria Reed has erected a nice new dwelling and will soon move in. BROWNIE (February 15,1923) ============= CROW VALLEY ITEMS Misses Lila and Minnie Reed and Amanda Keith, Messrs. Walter, Posey and Harley Reed, Edgar Weddle, Oscar Duncan, Posey Weeks, George, Jim and Moody Keith went on top of Wills Ridge Easter Sunday and after a pleasant time spent up there, they all departed for their homes just as the sun was going down, saying they had had a grand old time. Come on with your news from Busyyard Hollow. We like to read them. If Billy goat will let this escape his teeth, I will come again. ME AND ME (April 23,1914) ============== DRY HOLLOW ITEMS Pleasure riding seems to be the order of the day. The social at J.H. Lester's was largely attended and everybody seemed to have a nice time. Rev. Willie Reed, from Schoolfleld, began his series of meetings at Pleasant Valley the first Sunday. Was sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Rhoena Hill. Mr. Ray Reed will leave soon for Blacksburg where he will attend school. Mr. Andy Boothe is pleased to look toward the north. Miss Toye Lester seems rather lonesome these days. Misses Lila and Liva Reed seems to have gone into the poultry business. GROUNDHOG (September 10,1925) ============= DRY BRANCH ITEMS Misses Woodie Reed, Lissie Hurt, Minnie Cooper, Willle and Noah Cooper, Calvin and Noah Booth and Roy Weeks were visiting at Mr. Willie Akers Wednesday night. Mr. Leonard Reed and wife were visiting at Mr. Frank Weeks Sunday. JIM GRUFFER AND JOE SNEEZER (January 29,1920) =============== DULANEY ITEMS The health of this place is very good with the exception of the little girl of T.J. Mangus, who has lung fever. Messrs. Oliver and Enoch Reed returned from Daleville last week, where they attended the Bible School. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Mannon are visiting at Radford and Vicars Switch. The singing at Center school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Hettie Wade. PAPA'S PRODIGAL PUPPY (January 26,1911) ============= DULANEY SHIFTERS Our school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Lillie Reed with an enrollment of 39 scholars. Mr. Lemuel Lester has bought him a farm near White Rock. Mrs. Charlie Earles is very sick yet. TWO WINTER FLOWERS December 6,1902 ============== DUNCAN DOTS Rev. Abe Hylton and wife visited E.F. Strong's Sunday. Quite a large crowd visited Hiley Reed's Sunday. Rev. Wyatt Reed preached an able sermon to a large audience at Dunoan's Chapel Sunday. A JOHNNY JUMP UP (August 7,1902) ============== FLOYD ROUTE 3 ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Reed and family attended meeting at Beaver Creek Sunday. Those calling at Mr. Carl Reed's Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Rob Weaver and family of Riner, Mrs. Vinda Zentmeyer and daughter Mary. Miss Emaline Dickerson says she is getting tired of going to the mail box and don't get very many letters. Mr. and Mrs. Price Reed, Mrs. T.J. Mangus and son Thomas, and Mrs. Zea Earls visited at Albert Earl's Sunday. Will come again some time. LITTLE GIRL (June 4,1925) ============= GRADED ROAD ITEMS Mr. Fred Hurt is very sick with flu. We are very sorry that Mrs. Clara Reed has closed her school. Mr. I.W. Lester has moved into his new dwelling house. We wonder what will be next. Little Mabel Mitchell seems to be getting: very active under the skillful training of Lewis Mitchell. MUTT AND JEFF (February 6,1919) ============== GRAY BLUFF Those calling on Miss Sylvia Eanes Saturday night were Misses Loka Webb and June Dickerson, Messrs. Harry Webb and Palmer Griffith. They also attended a show at Christiansburg Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Dickerson spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Dickerson. Tazewell Reed and family, Dewey Reed, wife and baby, also Oscar Webb and wife were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. B.T. Reed. The new filing station, which has been recently erected by Posey Dickerson, is now open to the public. (May 19,1932) =============== GRAYSVILLE GRINDINGS The sick are improving. Mrs. Thessie Byrd, aged 91, died at the home of her sonin-law, William B. Reed, April 9, 1903. Mrs. Byrd was the oldest lady of Graysville. The funeral services were conducted at the house by Elder Asa D. Shortt, in a very solemn manner. The remains being interred at Salem church. Mr. John W. Hill, of Lilac, died at his home of a complication of diseases on Thursday, April 0, 1903. The funeral was preached at his home on Sunday, 13, by Elder P.G. Lester of Floyd, who in a very impressive manner showed that salvation is of the Lord. Mr. Hill was a highly esteemed citizen. The bereaved have our sympathy. Nature is now putting on her beautiful coat of green. The bursting of buds and singing of birds tell us that spring is here. Our Heavenly Father is ever mindful of his creatures. Widely diseminating his grace and giving good gifts unto men. Fruit trees are not damaged to any great extent here. Some of the early apples are killed. There are plenty of peaches and cherries yet and if no hard frosts come from now on there will be a good crop with only a small percentage lost. Many of our citizens are leaving our county, going west. It is to be hoped that the good roads congress will find some way to improve the conditions of our roads, as legislation has had but little effect thus far as to improvement of the road laws. CLIPPER (April 16,1903) =============== HAPPY VALLEY NEWS Mr. Ira Lester and wife were visiting Mr. E. Lester Sunday. Miss Clara Reed was visiting at S.T. Reed's Sunday evening. The Slusher school if progressing nicely under the skillful management of Mr. D.E. Dulaney. OLD PEAT (February 5,1920) =============== HONEY HOLLOW NEWS Miss Delia Reed spent Sunday afternoon with her cousin Miss Homer Sumner. S.E. Lester is the proud father of a boy; also L.S. Reed. Mrs. S.D. Lester and son Jennings spent Monday at Ephraim Dulaney's. JOE AND DINAH (January 23,1919) ============== HOOTOWL RIDGE ITEMS Sitting by the fire seems to be the order of the day. Mrs. Lillie Reed and daughter Mabel of Bent Mountain were visiting at C.C. Dickerson's Sunday and also at C.W. Gardner's Monday. N.C. Reed and family and Mr. and Mrs. Asa Reed and son Freeman were visiting at Lewis Mitchell's Sunday. Wauneta Dickerson is going to Roanoke real soon. Glare Bond, who has been in the hospital at Roanoke for sometime we are glad to say, returned home Sunday, very much improved. Come on Star Route with your news. A LOVE SICK KITTEN (April 19,1928) ============ HOOTOWL RIDGE ITEMS Sitting by the fire seems to be the order of the day. Mrs. Lillie Reed and daughter Mabel of Bent Mountain were visiting at C.C. Dickerson's Sunday and also at C.W. Gardner's Monday. N.C. Reed and family and Mr. and Mrs. Asa Reed and son Freeman were visiting at Lewis Mitchell's Sunday. Wauneta Dickerson is going to Roanoke real soon. Glare Bond, who has been in the hospital at Roanoke for sometime we are glad to say, returned home Sunday, very much improved. Come on Star Route with your news. A LOVE SICK KITTEN (April 19,1928) ============== HORSE PASTURE IETMS Several from this place attended the Animal Show Saturday night. Those calling at Mr. John Boyd's Saturday night and Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Amos Belcher and two children, Misses Ruby and Weda Harman, Hester and Versie Vest and Clara Reed, Messrs. Lewis MoDaniel, Masten Harten and Raymond Harmon. As this is our first writing we will not worry the Editor and readers any longer! THREE CHUMS (November 9,1922) =========== MOUNTAIN VIEW NEWQS Mud! Mud! Mud! is the cry. The school at this place, taught by Miss Timandra Howell, closed Saturday. Miss Lucy Dickerson and Messrs. Edgar and Oliver Slusher of this place attended the closing exercises at Reed's school, taught by Miss Mattie Graham. Several of our girls and boys are making preparations to enter the Pleasant Valley Normal, that opens March 31. Mr. G.M. Mannon and family of Russell spent Saturday night and Sunday at Mr. Geo. Hurts. Mr. Albert Simmons has moved from this vicintiy to Sowers, where he has bought land. (March 20,1902) ================ CITY OF NOD The young people of this place gave Miss Clara McNeil a surprise party last Wednesday night. Those presenet were Misses Allie and Blance Board, Hester Glower, Mary and Clara Light, Messrs. Clyde, Wilmer and Walter Light, Clyde and Dewey Board, Edward Martin, Cuntian Reed, Robert Smith and Herman Light. All seemed to have a nice time. X.Y.Z.(March5,1914) =============== OAK HILL ITEMS Miss Roxie Thompson gave the young folks a party Wednesday night. Those present were Misses Nellie and Willie Akers, Linnie, Roxie and Edna Thompson and Willie Moore, Messrs. Eslie, Fred, Dannie and Charlie Altizer, Clayton and Frank Bishop, Elmer Weeks, Roy Sutphin, Halsie Pugh, Dewey Akers, Trigg and Harvie Thompson and Roy Harman. We are sorry the rest of the boys will soon have to go to Camp Lee. We certainly do hate it but we hope they will never have to go to France and that they can soon return home. Miss Ella Bishop gave a party, Monday night in honor of her brothers who had to leave for camp. Those present were Gladys and Livia Lester, Ila, Sadie, Nellie and Willie Akers, Olivia Walker, Tressie Altizer, Gladys Bishop and Iva Pugh, Messrs. Jennings, Bentley and Gordon Lester, Charles, Dewey and Emmitte Akers, Trigg, Harvie and Ora Thompson, Frank, Clayton, Herman and Waddie Bishop, Donnie, Charlie, Hubert and Bob Altizer, Oscar Reed, Roy Sutphin, Hobert Weddle, Garver Reynolds, Lura Dunoan, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Bishop and little daughter Helen, and Mrs. Sofa Sutphin. They all left at a late hour, expressing themselves as having had a nice time. It seems several of the girls around here have the blues but who could blame them. TWO LOVERS (August 1,1918) ================= OSCAR ITEMS A large crowd attended preaching at Reedsville Sunday. The farmers are preparing for their crops. We are having a lot of rainy weather at this time. Success to the Press. A BOY & A GIRL April 12 (1903) =============== PABHAN ITEMS The school at Graded Road is doing well under the care of Miss Fannie Hall. Mr. Jackson Reed visited his son Elias M.Reed Sunday. Mr. Noah Reed preached at Beaver Creek Sunday. Hurrah for the RR! Let her come along the top of Wills Ridge. A FAT PIG (February 6,1902) =============== POFF ITEMS Mrs. C.G. Moses and daughters Miss Lena and Livia of Roanoke, are visiting ther son and brother, Roy R. Moses this week. Those visiting the family of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Martin on Tuesday were Mrs. Abe Spangler, Mrs. D.P. Reed and baby, Mrs. P.H. Spangler and children, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Sowers, Pete Hall and Mrs. C.G. Moses. (June 30,1932) ================== PUMPKINVILLE ITEMS Miss Bernice Boyd while playing ball at school the other day got her eye hurt right badly. Miss Myrtle Harman, Edna Bowman, Hattie Alderman, Effie Reed and Bessie Hylton spent Wednesday night with Misses Jane Alice and Lona Semones. THREE APPLE PIES (April 3,1918) =============== ROCK RIDGE ITEMS Andrew Akers, who cut his foot righ badly some time ago, is able to be out again. Cephas Reed is erecting a new dwelling house near Strong's store, to which he expects to move in a short time. Messrs. Elber Weeks and Colon Akers left last week for West Virginia where they expect to work for a while. A.B.&C.(June5,1913) ================ ROUND ABOUT ITEMS G.E. Dickersons entertained some of their friends Tuesday night. Those present were Misses Eula and Ethelyne Wade, Esther Mannon, Ella Dulaney, Messrs. Clinton and Leiand Dulaney, Ernest Mannon, Lawrence Branscome, Oakley Richardson, Edd Carter, Dewey Taylor and Roy Reed, Willie and Thermon Eller, McKinley Dickerson, Rastus Harmon, Frank Shoemaker and N. Mannon. Center school is progressing nicely under the skillful management of Miss Cassie Mannon. J.A. Mannon arrived home from 111. Wednesday, J.P. Mannon entertained some of their friends Saturday night. Messrs. Roy and Emmett Mannon came home from Delaware to spend Thanksgiving with their parents. Those visiting B.T. Mannon's Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Mannon and three children, Edith, Troy, Lena, N.D. Mannon, Mrs. L.E. Wells, Misses Anna, Ruth and Ada Wells, Messrs. Rosby Shelor, Asa Harman. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lane and son Donald were visiting W.T. Hill Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Sumner and famiuly, Mr. and Mrs. Sessie Reed and two children were visiting Mrs. Vendia Zentmeyer Sunday. Misses Nellie and Edith Light and Audry Booth called on Miss Ella Eulaney Sunday evening. BANJO, MANDOLIN, GUITAR (December 11,1924) ================== RUN AROUND ITEM Miss Grace Dobbins spent Friday evening, March 30th with Mrs. M.M. Reed. Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Reed and son Oris were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Everett Mangus Saturday night, March the 31st. ================ SIMPSONS BLOW OFFS Visiting and going to school seem to be the order of the day. Those calling on Misses Virginia, Eva and Estele Poage Sunday night were Messrs. Shirley Muncey, Glenver Martin, Glenna Whitenack, Archie Glower and Casper Reed. Those calling on Misses Oliver and Ora Vest Saturday night and Sunday were Misses Susie and Andy Vest, Dorothy and Nina Cole, Messrs. Clifford Martin, Elliott and Ralph Vest and Ercie Austin. The Terrys Fork School is progressing nicely under the skillful management of Mrs. A.F. Cole and Miss Golda King. Miss Dorothy Cole says West Virginia doesn't seem as close as it was. Come on with your Floyd, Route 4 items as we are always glad to hear from you. HAPPY HOOLIGAN (November 19,1925) ============== SIMPSONS LATEST Blake Reed, Teddy Craghead, Ramon Poff, Shirlie Muncie and Coy Conner were at Pilot Wednesday night for preaching, as there is a revlvial going on there. There was a large crowd at High Rock Sunday. Misses Etta Martin, Eugenia, Eva and Audrey Epperly, Claudene and Hazel Whitenack, Mrs. Alice Thomas and Clifford and Glenver Martin were calling on Mr. and Mrs. J. Tas Martin Monday evening. Misses Sylvia and Alda Sisson were shopping at Flint Wednesday. (June 9,1927) ================= SKIP ABOUT ITEMS Going to parties and shucking corn seem to be the order of the day. Messrs. Robert and Clarence Wood entertained some of their friends Saturday night. Those present were Misses Effie Alley, Odessa, Erma and Dorothy Trail, Helen and Lake Wood and Larma Sowers, Messrs. Jerden and Lealand Knowles, Albert and Ivan Weddle, Elvin Shelor, Eddie Alley, Haven Reed, Taylor Weeks, Luara Harter, Verman Wade, Chester Trail, Corden Sowers, John Alderman and Early Sowers. All left at a late hour expressing themselves as having a nice time. Miss Lala Whitlow was visiting Misses Aldah and Maudie Webb Tuesday night. Several from around here attended the debate at Hylton school Friday night. Misses Winnie Wade and Armeda Stilwell were visiting Misses Doloris and Zona Belcher. Harmon school is progressing nicely under the skillful management of Miss Lala Whitlow. X.Y.Z. (December 18,1924) ================ SLAB TOWN ITEMS Miss Cora Reed and brother Harold were visiting at Z.D. Lester's Sunday. Misses Icie Reed, Essie and Dessie Lester were visiting Miss India Akers Sunday. Mr. Harley Dulaney is still calling at E.G. Akers'. Wonder what his intentions are. Well, it seems as if the wedding bells will never cease ringing, as Asa Burnett is doing some old time sparking at Millard Reed's. Now we think we should quit unless we could interest you more. Slab Town is too busy for much news. TWO CRANKS (April 2,1914) =============== SLUSHER NEWS Misses Bessie, Aldia and Ester Mannon were visiting: at Mr. John Reed's Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. S.W. Dulaney and family were visiting at Mr. G.G. Dobyns's Wednesday. Xmas was very dull here this year, as so many of the boys are gone. TWO KIDS FROM S.S.S. (January 9,1919) ================ FROM SOMEWHERE Miss Bessie Reed entertained a few of her friends Saturday night June 2. Those present were Misses Willie Semones, Edith Keith, Annie Lee Sowers, Reva and Wanita Dickerson, Bertha Reed, Beulah and Lydia Webb, Messrs. Dexter Dickerson, Verman Wade, Warren, Clem, Learn, Waitle, Hugh and Alva Ratliff, Howard Keith, Maston Sowers, Raymond and Ollie Dickerson, Posie Reed, Herbert, Curry and Garman Alderman, Lummon Simmons, Leiand Dulaney, Rex and Junior Nixon, Ren Slusher, Mathew Smith, Tanney Boothe and others. SEVEN CAR RIDERS (June 14,1928) ================= SOWERS ITEMS Misses Ina and Edith Chaftin entertained a few of their friends Saturday night. Those present were Misses Edna Richardson, Edna Simmons and Edna Graham, Messrs. Harvey and Alvis Thompson, Elvin and Marvin Earls, Wyth Richardson, Earl Bishop, Dewey Bower, Luman Simmons, Frank Epperly and Hobert Weddle. All left at a late hour expressing themselves as having had a good time. Those visiting at Mr. Osborne Sutphins Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Bishop and daughter Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Phillips and little daughter Mary Lee of Roanoke, Messrs. Clarence Akers, Fred Altizer, Roy Thompson and Herman Reed. Miss Evia and Ruby Sutphin and brother Paul attended the debate at New Salem the 4th Sunday. Miss Bertha Mannon returned to the Overall factory Monday morning early. She is going to make her best friend a pair of overalls by Saturday. It seems that Wyth Richardson and Luman Simmons likes to go on Laurel Ridge. Alvis Thompson was seen down on Little River Sunday. ALEX. (March 20,1924) ================= SUNSHINE Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Mangus, Misses Mattie Mangus and India Earle and Messrs. Thomas Mangus and Charlie Reed Sr. were visiting at Mr. G.G. Dobbins Sunday. Miss Dessie Boothe and Messrs. Wlldia Booth and Wyatt Dulaney were visitng Miss Lena Bowman Saturday and Sunday. SUNSlNE(July24,1919) ================== TO AND FROM ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Andy Boothe and daughter Jesseleen and Mrs. V.H. Aliff were visiting at S.P. Boothe Sunday afternoon. Mrs. G.O. Reed and daughter Althia were visiting at S.P. Reed. Mrs. Venda Zentmeyers and daughter Mary were visiting at Mrs. Susan Reed's Sunday. The Alum Ridge High School began Monday, June 13 under the skillful management of Mr. Poff, Miss Smith and Miss Agnew. QUEEN HORNS (June 23,1927) =============== WILD CAT ITEMS Canning tomatoes seems to be the order of the day of Alum Ridge. Tomato crops are looking fine. Miss Clara and Homer Sumner and Miss Lizena Reed visitied Miss Ballie Simmons Sunday. Mrs. Parthena Booth, who has typhoid fever is getting along nicely. TWO CHUMS (September 9,1915) ============== WILLIS NEWS The Willis High School Track team and Stock-judging team went to Blacksburg Wednesday afternoon to participate in the Stock-judging contests Thursday and Friday and in the Track events Saturday. All the Agricultural High Schools in the state will take part in these events. This is the first time the boys of Willis have had such an opportunity and I am sure they will gain some valuable experience. Ovan Gardner, Raymond Gardner and Ray Reed will compose the Stock Judging team. Breman Poff, Elmer Gardner, Arney Wade, McClure Phlegar, Martin Gardner and Lowell Nease will compose our track team. (April 23,1925) =============== WILLIS ROUTE 2 ITEMS If you will give me a small space in your valuable paper I will write a few lines from the Gum Shade Inn. Misses Zama, Glena, Delois Belcher was visiting Miss Vernie Gentry Sunday. Miss Cornelia Hylton was seen on her way home Sunday. The meeting at Reedsville seemed to be very interesting during the revival. Swanson Sowers spent last Saturday night with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Sowers. Mrs. Alma Kersey and little daughter Ruth were and Mrs. Adam Howell's last Sunday and attended the baptist meeting at Greasy Creek. We are having a nice season around here which we all ought to be thankful for. I will ring off for this time. A JOLIE KID (September 29,1927) =============== WINDY PUFF ITEMS The White Rock School is progressing nicely under the skillful management of Misses Grace, Pattie and Myrtle Dobbins. Mrs. Brooks Akers gave the young folks a party last Saturday night. Those present were Misses Nancy and Ester Reed, Minnie and Gennie Cooper, Lissie Hurt, Stella and Edith Akers, Messrs. Johnny Weeks, Noah Booth, Willie Cooper, Puller and Roy Akers, Shelor Reed and Vancy Lester. NOBODY'S DARLING (January 29,1920) =============== Jack Spangler Ellicott City, MD Author: (1) Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler Franklin Co., Virginia 1773. (2) The Yopps and Related Families With Connections To The Royal Families Of Europe Co-author: The Rising Sun Sets – The Complete Story of the Bombing of Nagasaki For more info see: http://mysite.verizon.net/mjs15/risingsun.htm

===================== From: Donna Hayden <dhayden@swva.net> Date: 2008/03/25 Tue PM 05:00:50 CDT To: mjs15@verizon.net Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County Jack, I would like a search on Reed, Lester and Zentmeyer, no hurry, just whenever you have time. Thanks Donna Hayden ----- Search Lester Zentmeyer. Reeds were a dime a dozen and we have 30 cents worth. It will be a separate file. Are you aware if the Zentmeyer Associatiom? ================= FROM APPLE PIE RIDGE Stringing telephone wire seems to be the order of the day. The wedding bells are ringing. Misses Lucy and Meda Epperly entertained quite a number of their friends Sunday. Those present were Misses Lara Bishop, lona Edwards, Clara Naff and Alma Epperly, Messrs. Rigby Walton, Peyton Lester, Brainerd Edwards and Leonard and Garfield Epperly. Mr Hugo Boothe attended services at St. Mathew Sunday. Misses Ila and Allie Lester visited Miss Arizona Edwards Sunday. FOUR SUNBEAMS (April 27,1911) ========= ALUM RIDGE SCRAPS Messrs. Herman, Sidney and Shelor Teel visited at Mat Reed's Saturday and Sunday. Miss Bessie Reed gave the young people a nice entertainment Saturday night. Those present were Misses Clarence Mangus, Lizzie Shelor, Oilie and Cintha Lester, and Sadie Altizer, Messrs. Sidney and Shelor Teel, Everette Mangus, Pola and Carl Reed and Ennis Shelor. All seemed to enjoy themselves. A READER OF THE PRESS (April 10,1913) ============= BROAD SHOALS ITEMS The health is very good at present with few exceptions. Mrs. Emma Sutphin is sick with bronchial trouble. Mr. Tazwell Pugh had the misfortune to get his leg very badly hurt. Master Roy Wells had the misfortune to get his leg cut while cutting wood. Mr. H.C. Peterman, of Montgomery, visited friends in the neighborhood Saturday and Sunday. Misses Ora Lester and Minnie Wells attended preaching at Sydney Sunday. Come again, Nonman Aid. Williamson & Sutphin are expected to move their saw mill to D.W. Williams soon. Success to all. NOBODY'S DARLING April 8 (April 13,1903) =========== BROAD SHOALS ITEMS The health is very good at present with few exceptions. Mrs. Emma Sutphin is sick with bronchial trouble. Mr. Tazwell Pugh had the misfortune to get his leg very badly hurt. Master Roy Wells had the misfortune to get his leg cut while cutting wood. Mr. H.C. Peterman, of Montgomery, visited friends in the neighborhood Saturday and Sunday. Misses Ora Lester and Minnie Wells attended preaching at Sydney Sunday. Come again, Nonman Aid. Williamson & Sutphin are expected to move their saw mill to D.W. Williams soon. Success to all. NOBODY'S DARLING April 8 (April 13,1903) ============ BUFFALO ITEMS Several from around here attended preaching at Conners Grove Sunday. Four preachers delivered some interesting sermons. Several of the neighbors and friends gave Mr. J.A. Moles a surprise October 18th by setting him a birthday dinner, he being seventy-five that day. Those present were: Mr. Asberry Moles and wife, Mr. M.A. Weeks and wife and little daughter Kate, I.D. and Grove Moles, Law McPeak, Henry Moles, Will Castle, Tellie Moles and wife and three children, Townsend Thomas and Roy, Mr. Tom Moles, wife and four children, Mable, Beulah, James and William, Mr. Simon Moles, wife and 3 children, Cleola, Freeda, and Lenard, Mrs. Minnie Handsard and three children, Stella, Lester and Authur, Mrs. E.S. Sowers and little son, Olen, Mrs. George Harris and little daughter, Mrs. Mandy Moles and little grandson, Fred George, Mrs. H.E. Thomas, Sam Weddle and wife and J.M. Dickerson and wife Misses Inez and Effie Weddle, Rena and Nannie Bolt, Arlie Harris, Lydia Moles, Jenette Martin and Margaret Sowers. A nice dinner was served consisting of cakes, pies, custards, pickles, chicken, beef and all good t! hings to eat that could be mentioned and every one seemed to enjoy the day. They all departed in the evening, thanking Mr. Moles for the nice day and wishing him many more happy birthdays to come. ONE PRESENT (November 8, 1923) ============== CHERRY HILL ITEMS The young folks gave Miss Ozallo and Mr. Oliner Poff a surprise party Monday night, was very much enjoyed. Those present were Misses Llllie, Ida and Allie Lester, Agnes Altizer, Minnie Shelor, Clara Roop, Effie Sowers, Martha Chaffin, Messrs. Lancie and Lathie Lester, Edgar and Roscoe Roop, Shelbern and Willard Epperly, Brethard Chafin, Willie Weston and Clyde Bishop. THREE QUESTION BOXES (March 24,1910) ============ CHERRY HILL ITEMS The young folks gave Miss Ozallo and Mr. Oliner Poff a surprise party Monday night, was very much enjoyed. Those present were Misses Llllie, Ida and Allie Lester, Agnes Altizer, Minnie Shelor, Clara Roop, Effie Sowers, Martha Chaffin, Messrs. Lancie and Lathie Lester, Edgar and Roscoe Roop, Shelbern and Willard Epperly, Brethard Chafin, Willie Weston and Clyde Bishop. THREE QUESTION BOXES (March 24,1910) ============= DEEP WATER ITEMS Miss Verbena Lester has been very sick with measles. The singing school at Beaver Creek taught by Prof. Conner closed last Sunday. The Silver Pine school taught by Miss Ocie Moore is progressing nicely with an enrollment of 30 pupils. AN OLD MAID (April 30,1903) ========== DRY HOLLOW ITEMS Pleasure riding seems to be the order of the day. The social at J.H. Lester's was largely attended and everybody seemed to have a nice time. Rev. Willie Reed, from Schoolfleld, began his series of meetings at Pleasant Valley the first Sunday. Was sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Rhoena Hill. Mr. Ray Reed will leave soon for Blacksburg where he will attend school. Mr. Andy Boothe is pleased to look toward the north. Miss Toye Lester seems rather lonesome these days. Misses Lila and Liva Reed seems to have gone into the poultry business. GROUNDHOG (September 10,1925) ===================== DULANEY SHIFTERS Our school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Lillie Reed with an enrollment of 39 scholars. Mr. Lemuel Lester has bought him a farm near White Rock. Mrs. Charlie Earles is very sick yet. TWO WINTER FLOWERS December 6,1902 ========== PLAT HEAD NEWS A few of the young folks surprised Essie and Annie Hawley Saturday night. Those present were Berta, Sollie and Bess Sumner, Pose and Everett Pugh, Jasper Lester, Swanson Thomas, Vernon Whitlock and Hezzy Hawley. All reported a nice time. TEN POTATO BUGS (March 14,1918) ============= GRADED ROAD ITEMS Mr. Fred Hurt is very sick with flu. We are very sorry that Mrs. Clara Reed has closed her school. Mr. I.W. Lester has moved into his new dwelling house. We wonder what will be next. Little Mabel Mitchell seems to be getting: very active under the skillful training of Lewis Mitchell. MUTT AND JEFF (February 6,1919) ============= GRAYSVILLE GRINDINGS The sick are improving. Mrs. Thessie Byrd, aged 91, died at the home of her sonin-law, William B. Reed, April 9, 1903. Mrs. Byrd was the oldest lady of Graysville. The funeral services were conducted at the house by Elder Asa D. Shortt, in a very solemn manner. The remains being interred at Salem church. Mr. John W. Hill, of Lilac, died at his home of a complication of diseases on Thursday, April 0, 1903. The funeral was preached at his home on Sunday, 13, by Elder P.G. Lester of Floyd, who in a very impressive manner showed that salvation is of the Lord. Mr. Hill was a highly esteemed citizen. The bereaved have our sympathy. Nature is now putting on her beautiful coat of green. The bursting of buds and singing of birds tell us that spring is here. Our Heavenly Father is ever mindful of his creatures. Widely diseminating his grace and giving good gifts unto men. Fruit trees are not damaged to any great extent here. Some of the early apples are killed. There are plenty of peaches and cherries yet and if no hard frosts come from now on there will be a good crop with only a small percentage lost. Many of our citizens are leaving our county, going west. It is to be hoped that the good roads congress will find some way to improve the conditions of our roads, as legislation has had but little effect thus far as to improvement of the road laws. CLIPPER (April 16,1903) ============ HAPPY VALLEY NEWS Mr. Ira Lester and wife were visiting Mr. E. Lester Sunday. Miss Clara Reed was visiting at S.T. Reed's Sunday evening. The Slusher school if progressing nicely under the skillful management of Mr. D.E. Dulaney. OLD PEAT (February 5,1920) =============== HONEY HOLLOW NEWS Miss Delia Reed spent Sunday afternoon with her cousin Miss Homer Sumner. S.E. Lester is the proud father of a boy; also L.S. Reed. Mrs. S.D. Lester and son Jennings spent Monday at Ephraim Dulaney's. JOE AND DINAH (January 23,1919) ============ HOWERY ITEMS On Wednesday, Jan. 15 the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Vest was the scene of a pretty marriage, the contracting parties being Miss Lucy Kennett of this place and Mr. H.L. Holland of Rural Retreat. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G.H. Thompson of Simpsons, Va. We are sorry to chronicle the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Mills, which occurred at her home near Pine Forest the 17th inst. The deceased was in her 87th year and was the great-grandmother of the writer. Rev. R.A. Scott preached at Stonewall Sunday. Miss Cora Dobyns arrived here from Montgomery county last Saturday to take charge of her school. Mr. W.C. Vest and family have returned from West Virginia. Messrs. J.W. Yeatts and Waller King made a business trip to Roanoke last week. Messrs. Otis and Cortez Yeatts started for West Virginia this week, to seek employment. Several from this place attended the funeral and burial of Mr. John Hill Saturday. He was buried in the Moran burying ground. Elder P.G. Lester attended to the burial services. EASTER FLOWER April 13, (1903) ============= HUCKLEBERRY BLOW OFFS Thrashing seems to be the order of the day. Josiah Graham and daughter Erme have taken a trip to West Virginia. Miss Nannie Howery has returned home from a visit to Christiasburg. Those calling on Miss Loretta Bower Sunday were Ellavada and Agatha Yearout and Zora Howery, Harry Martin, Floyd, Chymer and Wayne Sowers and Harvie Conner. Miss Elvie Graham and friend, Elvie Lester of Cambria were visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Graham Saturday and Sunday. Miss Annie Yearout from Roanoke was visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Willie Yearout Saturday and Sunday. Junior Nixon and Chymer Sowers seem to enjoy coming on Huckleberry every Sunday. Prayer meeting at Camp Creek is largely attended every Sunday night. There will be preaching there the second Saturday night. Miss Ada Sumpter celebrated her twenty-first birthday Saturday night by having a party. Miss Thelma Huff entertained some of her friends Saturday night. Those present were Ada and Ruth Sumpter, Marie Howery, Junior Nixon, John Sumner, Irvin Bower, Hestal Graham, Page Howery, Tazewell Yearout, Ivan Dickerson, Harmon Sumpter and Bernard Hungate. All left at a late hour, expressing themselves as having a most delightful time. Mr. and Mrs. Vince Sowers and two children were visiting at John Howery's Sunday. Irvin Bower and Hestal Graham were visiting Cleve Webb Sunday. Come on with your Red Oak Grove items. Y.K.W. (September 15,1927) ================ LESTER Mrs. Amanda Wells, of Board Shoals, has been worse for a few days. Mrs. Jesse Altizer is not much improved. Mrs. Mary Altizer has not yet returned from Penn. We are having a fine season, plenty of rain, corn and oats are growing very fast, wheat is doing fairly well. There were several from this place attended the dedication of the monument at Floyd last week and reported a very pleasant time. A.G. WELLS (June 8,1905) ============== OAK HILL ITEMS Miss Roxie Thompson gave the young folks a party Wednesday night. Those present were Misses Nellie and Willie Akers, Linnie, Roxie and Edna Thompson and Willie Moore, Messrs. Eslie, Fred, Dannie and Charlie Altizer, Clayton and Frank Bishop, Elmer Weeks, Roy Sutphin, Halsie Pugh, Dewey Akers, Trigg and Harvie Thompson and Roy Harman. We are sorry the rest of the boys will soon have to go to Camp Lee. We certainly do hate it but we hope they will never have to go to France and that they can soon return home. Miss Ella Bishop gave a party, Monday night in honor of her brothers who had to leave for camp. Those present were Gladys and Livia Lester, Ila, Sadie, Nellie and Willie Akers, Olivia Walker, Tressie Altizer, Gladys Bishop and Iva Pugh, Messrs. Jennings, Bentley and Gordon Lester, Charles, Dewey and Emmitte Akers, Trigg, Harvie and Ora Thompson, Frank, Clayton, Herman and Waddie Bishop, Donnie, Charlie, Hubert and Bob Altizer, Oscar Reed, Roy Sutphin, Hobert Weddle, Garver Reynolds, Lura Dunoan, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Bishop and little daughter Helen, and Mrs. Sofa Sutphin. They all left at a late hour, expressing themselves as having had a nice time. It seems several of the girls around here have the blues but who could blame them. TWO LOVERS (August 1,1918) ============== ROAD SIDE ITEMS Guy Akers gave Miss Addie Reynolds a pleasant call last Sunday night. Messrs. G.T. Akers and Charlie Duncan were calling near Lesters Sunday afternoon. Effie King made a business trip to Cuba Sunday. TREE (November 19, 1908) ============= RUSSELL ITEMS Eld. P.G. Lester preached a very able sermon at White Oak Grove Sunday. Mrs. Peradine Peterman is convalescent at this writing. The teacher's meeting at Lick Log school house on last Saturday was largely attended by friends and patrons and also a number of teachers were present and several speeches were made. The White Oak Grove school is progressing nicely under the care of Miss Alma Keith. There is a debating society every Friday night. All are cordially invited. A letter passed through Russell office this week addressed as follows: "Let me go at a rapid rate to Floyd county and Virginia state, in Narcott office let me lay Till Miss Mat tie Graham carries me away." NELLIE BLY (March 6,1902) ================== SILVER PINE Mrs. Laura Lester and children and Miss Clara Booth was at Floyd Monday. Quite a large crowd spent the day Sunday at Mr. A.A. Booth's. Miss Verbena Lester expects to leave Saturday for Roanoke to attend school this session. BLACK EYE (September 14,1905) ================== SLAB TOWN ITEMS Miss Cora Reed and brother Harold were visiting at Z.D. Lester's Sunday. Misses Icie Reed, Essie and Dessie Lester were visiting Miss India Akers Sunday. Mr. Harley Dulaney is still calling at E.G. Akers'. Wonder what his intentions are. Well, it seems as if the wedding bells will never cease ringing, as Asa Burnett is doing some old time sparking at Millard Reed's. Now we think we should quit unless we could interest you more. Slab Town is too busy for much news. TWO CRANKS (April 2,1914) =============== SNOW DRIFT ITEMS Feeding and sitting by the fire seems to be the order of the day. There is a little snow on the ground now. The mail hasn't run for two days and don't guess it will go for two more days. Those calling on Ruby and Evie Sutphin the second Sunday were Roy Altlzer, Fred Altizer, Charlie Altizer, Hubert Altizer, Fred, Watemon and Bently Lester. TWO SNOW BIRDS (March 20,1924) =============== SOME STRAY ITEMS Miss Agnes Altizer visited her cousin Miss Lillie Lester Saturday and Sunday. This has been such a fine day for driving and some of our young ladies had the pleasure of taking quite a drive. O.U. KID (November 18,1909) ============= SUNNY SIDE ITEMS Misses Nina and Lorena Stuart of Basham visited at G.G. Dobins last Saturday and Sunday. W.B. Spangler has completed drilling a well for G.G. Dobbins and has moved his machine to George Shelors. Paul, the oldest son of William Lester, got one of his hands mashed in a wheat drill last week and one of his fingers had to be amputated. (October 24,1907) ============= TOGGLES GAP NEWS Hoeing corn seems to be the order of the day. Those attending the birthday party Thursday were Shade MoAlexander, Betty McAlexander, J.E. Lester, Clarence Cookram and Delia Mae Cockram. Those visiting Mrs. W.B. Dickerson Sunday were Mr. Shade McAlexander and Andrew Wade. BLUE BIRD (June 23,1927) =============== WILLIS ROUTE 4 ITEMS Please allow me a small space in your dear old Press and I will give you a few happenings from this place. The health of this community is very good at present except bad colds. Ron Wade gave the young folks a party Saturday night. Those present were Martin Gardner, Raymon Martin, Arney Wade, Gordon Wade, Lester Quesenberry, Waitmon Wade, Hasque Dickerson and Raleigh Wade, Miss Tokie Quesenberry, Icie Turman, Oka Dickerson, Nina Turman, Hattie Dickerson and Ritta Dickerson. They played all kinds of games and had some fine music by Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Quesenberry and Hasque Dickerson. All left at a late hour expressing themselves as having a nice time. As news is scarce I will ring off and come again. Come on Willis, Route 3, we are always glad to hear from you. A BLUE EYED BOY (March 12,1924) =============== WINDY HILL ITEMS Miss Ila Hylton was entertaining some of her friends Sunday evening. They were Misses Bessie Alley, Mollie Robertson, Edna Bowman and Bernice Bond and Mr. Jim Semones. Mr. Lester Hylton was entertaining some of his friends, Ira Hylton, Julian Hylton, Maynard Hylton and Hall Robertson. TWO MAY FLOWERS (May 19,1921) =============== WINDY PUFF ITEMS The White Rock School is progressing nicely under the skillful management of Misses Grace, Pattie and Myrtle Dobbins. Mrs. Brooks Akers gave the young folks a party last Saturday night. Those present were Misses Nancy and Ester Reed, Minnie and Gennie Cooper, Lissie Hurt, Stella and Edith Akers, Messrs. Johnny Weeks, Noah Booth, Willie Cooper, Puller and Roy Akers, Shelor Reed and Vancy Lester. NOBODY'S DARLING (January 29,1920) ============ ============= FLOYD ROUTE 3 ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Reed and family attended meeting at Beaver Creek Sunday. Those calling at Mr. Carl Reed's Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Rob Weaver and family of Riner, Mrs. Vinda Zentmeyer and daughter Mary. Miss Emaline Dickerson says she is getting tired of going to the mail box and don't get very many letters. Mr. and Mrs. Price Reed, Mrs. T.J. Mangus and son Thomas, and Mrs. Zea Earls visited at Albert Earl's Sunday. Will come again some time. LITTLE GIRL (June 4,1925) ============== ROUND ABOUT ITEMS G.E. Dickersons entertained some of their friends Tuesday night. Those present were Misses Eula and Ethelyne Wade, Esther Mannon, Ella Dulaney, Messrs. Clinton and Leiand Dulaney, Ernest Mannon, Lawrence Branscome, Oakley Richardson, Edd Carter, Dewey Taylor and Roy Reed, Willie and Thermon Eller, McKinley Dickerson, Rastus Harmon, Frank Shoemaker and N. Mannon. Center school is progressing nicely under the skillful management of Miss Cassie Mannon. J.A. Mannon arrived home from 111. Wednesday, J.P. Mannon entertained some of their friends Saturday night. Messrs. Roy and Emmett Mannon came home from Delaware to spend Thanksgiving with their parents. Those visiting B.T. Mannon's Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Mannon and three children, Edith, Troy, Lena, N.D. Mannon, Mrs. L.E. Wells, Misses Anna, Ruth and Ada Wells, Messrs. Rosby Shelor, Asa Harman. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lane and son Donald were visiting W.T. Hill Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Sumner and famiuly, Mr. and Mrs. Sessie Reed and two children were visiting Mrs. Vendia Zentmeyer Sunday. Misses Nellie and Edith Light and Audry Booth called on Miss Ella Eulaney Sunday evening. BANJO, MANDOLIN, GUITAR (December 11,1924) Jack Spangler Ellicott City, MD Author: (1) Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler Franklin Co., Virginia 1773. (2) The Yopps and Related Families With Connections To The Royal Families Of Europe Co-author: The Rising Sun Sets – The Complete Story of the Bombing of Nagasaki For more info see: http://mysite.verizon.net/mjs15/risingsun.htm

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Thanks Dan, just thought I would check. Joyce -----Original Message----- From: vafloyd-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:vafloyd-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Daniel Smith Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 4:43 PM To: vafloyd@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Dan Smith None that I'm immediately aware of. According to a few family trees I sampled on Ancestry, your grandfather was the son of a George Smith, born May 1830 in Floyd. His father was a Henry Smith, born circa 1794. I can't find anything back beyond that. If we're connected it's back further than my oldest known ancestor on the Smith line, Byrd Smith born 1809 in Franklin County. Cheers, Dan On Mar 25, 2008, at 3:14 PM, Joyce & Tom wrote: > Dan, my grandfather was Daniel Francis Smith, m. Etta Epperly, any > connection? Joyce in CA > > -----Original Message----- > From: vafloyd-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:vafloyd-bounces@rootsweb.com > ] On > Behalf Of Daniel Smith > Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 3:05 AM > To: vafloyd@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Seeking info on Robert V "Bobby" Smith b. 1915 > > Wayne, > > Thanks for replying. I know I've heard somebody -- either my dad or my > grandfather -- mention your name before. There were also several > Hawleys at Auburn when I was going through school. Not sure whether > they're any relation of yours. > > I would be greatly appreciative of any stories you could share about > my grandfather. As I said in my post, I could kick myself for not > paying more attention while he was living. > > Kind regards, > Dan Smith > > > > On Mar 24, 2008, at 10:00 PM, RWhawley wrote: > >> Dan, >> Contact me off line as I knew bob Smith well. I can tell you some >> stories >> about him you would not believe. >> My email adress is rwhawley@verizon.net. >> Wayne >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Dan Smith" <dan.smith8@comcast.net> >> To: <vafloyd@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 10:33 AM >> Subject: [VAFLOYD] Seeking info on Robert V "Bobby" Smith b. 1915 >> >> >>> Hello, all, >>> >>> I've been subscribed to this mailing list for a while, but this is >>> the >>> first message I've sent. For those who read Donna Hayden's message >>> on >>> March 12, I am the "mystery cousin" who sent her the pictures from >>> Charlie Reed Cemetery. My name is Dan and I currently live in New >>> Hampshire. Most of my dad's side of my family comes out of Floyd. >>> >>> Robert V "Bobby" Smith, son of Gypsie Gaye Boothe (nee Strickler, >>> nee >>> Smith, nee Agee) and Elmer Byrd Smith, was my grandfather. >>> Recently, I >>> have been able to track down a fair bit of information about his >>> younger >>> days. I'm specifically talking about the years around World War II, >>> when >>> he was engaged in the bootlegging business. Jack Spangler was kind >>> enough to share several stories about his exploits. I've also found >>> some >>> old records of his short-lived stock car racing career. >>> >>> I would be eternally grateful for any leads, records, information or >>> just plain, old stories that anyone could share. I was fortunate >>> enough >>> to have my grandfather around until I was 25 years old, but I still >>> kick >>> myself for not taking the time to ask him more questions or write >>> down >>> more of what he told me. >>> >>> Kind regards, >>> Dan Smith >>> >>> P.S. - I would also be grateful for anything anyone would like to >>> share >>> about Gypsie, Elmer, or their families. >>> >>> >>> ********************************** >>> Note from List Administrator!!! >>> The Second Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" >>> Roll >>> Call. 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Last November there was some discussion on having a picnic this year. Is it still in the planning stages? Ken

Ken: I will be having major dental surgery on Thursday and am afraid I will not be going anywhere this spring or summer. Lots of healing to do and regular appointments with all the dentists involved. Did not know last fall that this would be taking place. But, like Kat, I'll sure be there in 2009. I can't tell you how disappointed I am. Allison On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 4:50 PM, Ken & Margo Brown wrote: > Last November there was some discussion on having a picnic this year. Is > it still in the planning stages? > > Ken > ********************************** > Note from List Administrator!!! > The Second Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll > Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us > something about your Brick Wall person. > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com > ********************************** > Search this list's archived messages! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > View the Floyd County Virginia Website at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/floyd.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VAFLOYD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ********************************** Note from List Administrator!!! The Second Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us something about your Brick Wall person. To contact Listowner: Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com ********************************** Search this list's archived messages! http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ View the Floyd County Virginia Website at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/floyd.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VAFLOYD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

===================== From: paul <pogoat2@webtv.net> Date: 2008/03/25 Tue PM 01:37:37 CDT To: mjs15@verizon.net, vafloyd@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County Jack..got anything on "Dulaneys"? Ole Paul ========= Search for Dulaney ========= BEAVER CREEK PUFFS Mr. and Mrs. G.T. Dulaney were visiting at W.H. Dulaney's Sunday. Little Miss Myrtle Dickerson is spending some time with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Dickerson. Mr. and Mrs. W.N. Mannon and son Roy and Miss Georgia Sowers were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bowman of Roanoke Sunday. Come again Alum Ridge, we're glad to hear from you. A JUNE BUG (July 7,1927) ============ NEWS THAT GO AS FAST AS FORD CAR FROM BEAVER CREEK Miss Virginia Dickerson was visiting at Paris Reed's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Reed, Mrs. A.P. Harman and daughter. Miss Grace and Miss Lena Bowman, Messrs. Price, Webster, Charlie and Herman Reed and Wyatt Dulaney were visiting Mr. A.M. Booth's Sunday. A FORD CHAUFFER (August 29,1918) ============= BUZZARD CAVE ITEMS Kyle Reed, Harley and Early Weeks visited at John Poff Sunday. Eber Weeks is visiting at Andrew Akers. Messrs. Claton Dulaney and Fred Woods visited at Cephas Reed Sunday. MAMA'S PET (May 29,1913) =========== CARTHAGE NEWS Floyd County has always been noted for its healthful climate. As evidence that it is all that has been claimed for it, we give the names and approximate ages of some of the older citizens in this part of the county: Mrs. Jane Simpkins, 93 years, Wyatt Dulaney 90 years, Lewis Akers 89, Jacob Smith 90, Elias Akers 86, Jehu Duncan 87, Mrs. Bethane Hurt 87, Blanch Duncan 85, Mrs. Blanch Duncan 83, Archibald Akers 81. There may be others that we do not recall at this time but this is a wonderful record for longevity in this section. Rev. Harvey Reed preached at the Alley School House at 11 o'clock and Rev. Michael Reed filled the pulpit at White Rock Church at the Sunday evening service. Noah A. Duncan, son of Blanch Duncan, who has been living in the west for the past thirty years is on his way with his family to visit relatives in the east. They are motoring from Wichita, Kans. The Mexican bean beetle is doing much damage to to gardens in this section. Calves are selling much higher this year than for some time. The chestnut blight is getting in its deadly work in this section. It looks now that all the chestnut timber will soon be dead. Much of it is already so. There is a very healthy political atmosphere in this county judging from the large number of good men who are offering for the various county offices. The familiar country store with a large stock of goods and its numerous customers and more numerous loafers is about to become a thing of the past. Whether for good or bad we will let those who formerly patronized them say, but for us we are sorry to see it so. Practically every farmer in this part of the county has a few acres of tomatoes planted, which he will can in the fall and market during the fall and winter. We do not know whether plowing corn, visiting or courting is the order of the day, neither do we know any one who is all smiles, wearing both shoes on one foot, stepping high, enjoys hearing from Punkinville or talking over the telephone; loves a Ford or Dodge best of all or purchased a pig, enjoys car riding, seen going toward Podunk or likes cold coffee. Neither do we wonder why. OLD TIMER (June 30,1927) ============== CARTHAGE POTPOURRI Straw hat season is here. N.J. Wade speaks of going to Washington soon. Walter S. Alley has gone to West Virginia, where he has secured work. The hegira from this section to the west has become so great there's hardly anybody left. Miss Oilie Mae Reed, a student of the Pleasant Valley Normal, spent Saturday and Sunday at home. Miss Laura Akers, of Montgomery county, was visiting at Mr. Eli Akers' Saturday and Sunday. Mr. John T. Akers, who has been attending Botetourt Normal College is at home. Rev. Washington Akers and daughter, Delia, Harvey Hall and Alfred Alley were Sunday visitors at George W. Reed's. There has been quite a lot of trading in real estate in this section recently: Burdine Reed bought the store property of Richard Reed and has erected a dwelling on it; W.A. Duncan purchased M.D. Reed's farm and half of Burdine Reed's; John Sledd purchased Psalters Akers property near the church, who in turn purchased a tract of land of W.C. Akers and erected a dwelling on it and then sold it to Blanch Dun- can. He has since purchased property of Spencer Reed and will build on it; M.D. Reed has purchased the old Berry Boyd property; Asa Alley has exchanged 15 acres of land adjoining Blanch Duncan for 40 acres on Alum Ridge and Columbus Reed has purchased 25 acres of Burdine Reed, and Wesley Altizer purchased Richard Dulaney's farm, all within a radius of one half mile. BABY BOY (April 13,1903) ============= DULANEY ITEMS The health of this place is very good with the exception of the little girl of T.J. Mangus, who has lung fever. Messrs. Oliver and Enoch Reed returned from Daleville last week, where they attended the Bible School. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Mannon are visiting at Radford and Vicars Switch. The singing at Center school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Hettie Wade. PAPA'S PRODIGAL PUPPY (January 26,1911) ============== DULANEY SHIFTERS Our school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Lillie Reed with an enrollment of 39 scholars. Mr. Lemuel Lester has bought him a farm near White Rock. Mrs. Charlie Earles is very sick yet. TWO WINTER FLOWERS December 6,1902 ============ ELMETTA NEWS Mr. Richard Dulaney has been very sick but is better now. Miss Bertha Duncan is no better at this writing. Several boys have returned from West Virginia and say times and wages are good. JACK HORNER (January 29,1903) ============ HAPPY VALLEY NEWS Mr. Ira Lester and wife were visiting Mr. E. Lester Sunday. Miss Clara Reed was visiting at S.T. Reed's Sunday evening. The Slusher school if progressing nicely under the skillful management of Mr. D.E. Dulaney. OLD PEAT (February 5,1920) =========== HONEY HOLLOW NEWS Miss Delia Reed spent Sunday afternoon with her cousin Miss Homer Sumner. S.E. Lester is the proud father of a boy; also L.S. Reed. Mrs. S.D. Lester and son Jennings spent Monday at Ephraim Dulaney's. JOE AND DINAH (January 23,1919) ============= LITTLE RIVER ITEMS Shoveling snow and wading mud seem to be the order of the day. Preaching at White Rock was not very largely attended Sunday, March 6 on account of the mud. Miss Dixie Alley was seen coming from the mail box with a smile on her face. Guess she heard some good news. Herman Dulaney has returned home from Iowa. Grover Teel and Vada Altizer are liking W.Va. fine. The White Rock school closed February 28. We hope to have the same teachers back next year. Miss Rushie Dulaney was calling on Miss Ruby Teel Sunday, March 6. Come on with your Sowers and Copper Valley items. TWO WILD ROSES (March 17,1927) ============ LONG SHOALS Rosie and Elmer Hurt visited their grandmother Dulaney Sunday. Beach Akers and family have gone to Iowa. Will Thompson has married Lacy Thompson, who has been staying at George Carroll's and has returned home. BLUE EYES (April 22,1909) ============== LOVERS LANE ITEMS Quite a number of the young folks of this place were out riding Sunday afternoon. Miss Ella Dulaney, who is attending school at Alum Ridge came home Friday to spend Easter. It has been raining here for awhile just as hard as it can and is getting worser every minute. TEMPEST AND SUNSHINE (April 19,1923) ============= MUDDY ROAD NEWS Miss Edna Dulaney and Rhoda Dickerson were the guests of Annie Mae Roop Wednesday envening. Nosby and Lemon Simmons and Woodie Mitchell had the walking blues Thursday night. Edd Bishop likes Windy Hill just fine. The singing on Laurel Ridge was very largely attended Wednesday night. The singing will be every Wednesday night. Well, I will ring off. Come on Riner with your gas. IT WONT BE LONG (May 17.1923) ============ RAG WEED ITEMS The preaching at Greasy Creek second Sunday was largely attended. Miss Vernie Guthrie gave her brother Quinn a birthday party Tuesday night. Those present were Misses Edrie, Weda, Lura and Vera Hylton, Lyda Poff, Jessie Shelor, Addie Mae Gardner, Renva and Alpha Weeks, Emma Dickerson, Effie Allie, Messrs. Otho, Harmon, Hilda and Ishmael Hylton, Roy Dulaney, Moir Weeks, Eddie Alley and Ewell Poff. All left at a late hour expressing themselves as having a good time. Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Guthrie and family were calling on Mr. Esper Weeks Sunday. PAPPA'S LITTLE GIRL (May 21,1925) ============= RAINBOW ROCK ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Boothe and daughter Miss Lura were visiting at Mr. Monroe Booth's Sunday. Miss Bessie Dulaney attended Sunday School at Beaver Creek Sunday. Misses Allie Walker and India Earles were in Roanoke last week. MADGE (September 18,1919) ============= ROUND ABOUT ITEMS G.E. Dickersons entertained some of their friends Tuesday night. Those present were Misses Eula and Ethelyne Wade, Esther Mannon, Ella Dulaney, Messrs. Clinton and Leiand Dulaney, Ernest Mannon, Lawrence Branscome, Oakley Richardson, Edd Carter, Dewey Taylor and Roy Reed, Willie and Thermon Eller, McKinley Dickerson, Rastus Harmon, Frank Shoemaker and N. Mannon. Center school is progressing nicely under the skillful management of Miss Cassie Mannon. J.A. Mannon arrived home from 111. Wednesday, J.P. Mannon entertained some of their friends Saturday night. Messrs. Roy and Emmett Mannon came home from Delaware to spend Thanksgiving with their parents. Those visiting B.T. Mannon's Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Mannon and three children, Edith, Troy, Lena, N.D. Mannon, Mrs. L.E. Wells, Misses Anna, Ruth and Ada Wells, Messrs. Rosby Shelor, Asa Harman. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lane and son Donald were visiting W.T. Hill Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Sumner and famiuly, Mr. and Mrs. Sessie Reed and two children were visiting Mrs. Vendia Zentmeyer Sunday. Misses Nellie and Edith Light and Audry Booth called on Miss Ella Dulaney Sunday evening. BANJO, MANDOLIN, GUITAR (December 11,1924) =========== SLAB TOWN ITEMS Miss Cora Reed and brother Harold were visiting at Z.D. Lester's Sunday. Misses Icie Reed, Essie and Dessie Lester were visiting Miss India Akers Sunday. Mr. Harley Dulaney is still calling at E.G. Akers'. Wonder what his intentions are. Well, it seems as if the wedding bells will never cease ringing, as Asa Burnett is doing some old time sparking at Millard Reed's. Now we think we should quit unless we could interest you more. Slab Town is too busy for much news. TWO CRANKS (April 2,1914) =============== SLEEPY HOLLOW ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dulaney and little son Willard are visiting relatives in Floyd this week. Carthage High School is getting along nicely under the skillful management of Miss Erma Luke, Mr. Elmer Alley and Miss Ella Phillips. Chrisley Duncan hasn't been seen going through Carthage very often of late. 'THREE BED BUGS" (November 15,1923) ============ SLUSHER NEWS Misses Bessie, Aldia and Ester Mannon were visiting: at Mr. John Reed's Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. S.W. Dulaney and family were visiting at Mr. G.G. Dobyns's Wednesday. Xmas was very dull here this year, as so many of the boys are gone. TWO KIDS FROM S.S.S. (January 9,1919) ============= FROM SOMEWHERE Miss Bessie Reed entertained a few of her friends Saturday night June 2. Those present were Misses Willie Semones, Edith Keith, Annie Lee Sowers, Reva and Wanita Dickerson, Bertha Reed, Beulah and Lydia Webb, Messrs. Dexter Dickerson, Verman Wade, Warren, Clem, Learn, Waitle, Hugh and Alva Ratliff, Howard Keith, Maston Sowers, Raymond and Ollie Dickerson, Posie Reed, Herbert, Curry and Garman Alderman, Lummon Simmons, Leiand Dulaney, Rex and Junior Nixon, Ren Slusher, Mathew Smith, Tanney Boothe and others. SEVEN CAR RIDERS (June 14,1928) =========== SUNSHINE Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Mangus, Misses Mattie Mangus and India Earle and Messrs. Thomas Mangus and Charlie Reed Sr. were visiting at Mr. G.G. Dobbins Sunday. Miss Dessie Boothe and Messrs. Wlldia Booth and Wyatt Dulaney were visitng Miss Lena Bowman Saturday and Sunday. SUNSlNE(July24,1919) ========== Jack Spangler Ellicott City, MD Author: (1) Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler Franklin Co., Virginia 1773. (2) The Yopps and Related Families With Connections To The Royal Families Of Europe Co-author: The Rising Sun Sets – The Complete Story of the Bombing of Nagasaki For more info see: http://mysite.verizon.net/mjs15/risingsun.htm

===================== From: DMea986657@aol.com Date: 2008/03/25 Tue PM 02:11:38 CDT To: mjs15@verizon.net Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County Jack, Do you have anything on the Thompsons, Trails? Dot ========== Search for Trail and Thompson ========== PIZARRO EVENTS Weeding corn seems to be the order of the day. Services at Paynes Creek were largely attended Sunday morning. Elders Hash, Cummings and Smith preached. Miss Okie Nichols and Mr. Lemon Guilliams surprised their many friends by getting married Sunday. Those dining at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Thomas Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Shively and children, Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Brogan and children, Mr. and Mrs. P.L. Shively, Mr. and Mrs. Cabell Trail and children, Mrs. Nettie Thomas and Mrs. Delia Hatcher. Miss Alma Thomas left the 15th for East Radford where she will attend the State Teachers' College. Mr. L.C. Trail gave a party Friday night. Quite a large number attended and all reported an enjoyable time. THE YOUNG LADY ACROSS THE WAY (June 15,1925) ========= NEWS FROM PUMPKIN CENTER Courting and car riding seem to be the order of the day. Those visiting Miss Chloe Radford the first Sunday were Misses Leiia and Sue Richardson and Ora Nichols, Messrs. George and Lewis Richardson, Lonza and Cleo Nichols, Milton and Phalos Nolen, Hucie Trail, Clyde Thomas and Raymond Stump. We think Lonza Nichols mail route will be towards Countyline from now on. TWO GREEN PERSIMMONS (July 14,1927) ============ SKIP ABOUT ITEMS Going to parties and shucking corn seem to be the order of the day. Messrs. Robert and Clarence Wood entertained some of their friends Saturday night. Those present were Misses Effie Alley, Odessa, Erma and Dorothy Trail, Helen and Lake Wood and Larma Sowers, Messrs. Jerden and Lealand Knowles, Albert and Ivan Weddle, Elvin Shelor, Eddie Alley, Haven Reed, Taylor Weeks, Luara Harter, Verman Wade, Chester Trail, Corden Sowers, John Alderman and Early Sowers. All left at a late hour expressing themselves as having a nice time. Miss Lala Whitlow was visiting Misses Aldah and Maudie Webb Tuesday night. Several from around here attended the debate at Hylton school Friday night. Misses Winnie Wade and Armeda Stilwell were visiting Misses Doloris and Zona Belcher. Harmon school is progressing nicely under the skillful management of Miss Lala Whitlow. X.Y.Z. (December 18,1924) =============== SMART SCRAPS Miss Ollie Turner and sister Arizona visited at Mr. Blance Green's Sunday evening. Messrs. Stuart and Cam Turner and Harvey Trail visited Mr. Peter Cannaday's last Sunday. Mr. G.W. Hale says he thinks the railroad will be through this community shortly. Come on rr and tell us all, you are coming soon to never fall. February 2,1902 ============================= SPARK PLUG ITEMS Miss Myrtle Nolen entertained many of her friends at a bean stringing last week. Misses Eva and Ocie Peters entertianed many of their friends at a party last Monday night. The ones being present were: Misses Sadie and Effle Grear, Lina and Ora Turner, Thelma and Clara Turner, Myrtle and Elmer Agee, Beatrice and Minnie Houchins, Macy and Gay Radford, Alma Fralin, Dorothy Ingram, Dissie and Sue Bower, Erma and Odessa Trail, Eula Hall, Elva Black, Emma and Edna Agee, Clella and Ethel Yeatts, Mae Anderson, Messrs. Maynard Peters, Dewie Cannaday, Uriah Ingram, Tiamon Hatcher, Boise Ingram, Mawyer Wright, Roy Nolen, Raymond Radford, Archie Agee, Brown Janney, David Shortt, Richard Radford, Elliott Alien, Albert Smith, John Hall, Clifford Bower, Mawyer Huff, Roy Hall, Morris Agee, Berkley Akers, Claude, Clyde and Clarence Thomas, Elbert Sweeney, Harlow Hatcher, Edd and Alfred Yeatts and Wilton Sweeney. TWO KIDS (August 27,1925) ============================================== NEWS FROM ALUM RIDGE Mrs. James Lee Phillips of Roanoke is with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Thompson this week. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Pugh and Kenneth of Blacksburg were luncheon guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pugh, Dale and Michael. Mrs. Cline Pugh returned home from her brother's. Troy Sumner home, where she had been for the past month. We extend our deepest sympathy to the family. MRS. FRED C. PUGH (February 17, 1966) ============ BROAD SHOALS GRINDINGS I believe there is going to be a wedding in this neighborhood. H.C. Peterman of Montgomery County has a hankering around the Shoals. He says he is looking for cattle but he always comes on Sunday. Mr. Rufus Thompson is all smiles, it's a boy. DAVE TUT (March 3,1904) ================ CARTHAGE CHATS We are having a good society at Forest Hill school house. People are invited to make a pact with us every Saturday night. Our school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Lula Hylton. Mrs. Strong was the guest of Mrs. H.L. Akers last week. Mr. J.W. Shelburn and wife visted her father Mr. J.D. Burnett on Sunday last. We are sorry to give up our school mate Miss Almeda Duncan last Wednesday. She became the wife of Mr. James Thompson. Hope she will have a happy life, CRAB APPLE, SWEET PINK AND STRAWBERRY (February 6,1923) ================= NEWS FROM CARTHAGE The Press is always a welcome visitor in our community. Mr. J.A. Bishop saw a large catamount near Mr. J.R. Alley's a few days since. Lightning struck and killed a hog belonging to W.C. Akers in 15 yards of his door last Wednesday. Mr. Syl Reed has purchased the property of J.P. Rakes, the well known postmaster of Ego. Mr. Reed is preparing to sell goods at Ego. We are sorry to report the sad news of the death of Mrs. William Thompson. She departed this earthly life Wednesday last. The remains were taken to Hall's Graveyard and laid in the cold and silent vault to await the resurrection morning when all the earth shall be gathered together and judged according to the deeds done in the body. The deceased leaves a husband and one little girl four years old to mourn their loss. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed by the name of the Lord. B.H. ALGONQUIN (February 26,1902) ================ CHERRY HILL PUFFS The Broad Shoals school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Edna Pugh. Miss Amy Thompson says she does not think a new Ford so nice when she has to walk through the mud. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Thompson, Bennie Mannon and wife spent a joyous day at the home of Mr. Labourn Mitchell's last Sunday. What has become of the two Mountain Cranks? Wake up and try old Floyd another round.Mr. Uria Reed has erected a nice new dwelling and will soon move in. BROWNIE (February 15,1923) ============ COPPER VALLEY ITEMS The health of the community is very good at present. Master Arnold Reed is improving fast. Mrs. Lula Beck has returned from Charlottesville hospital. Preaching at Copper Valley the 2nd Sunday wasn't very largely attended on the account of rain. Miss Virginia Altizer surprised many of her friends by getting married. Mrs. John Duncan and Mrs. Myri Young were calling on Mrs. L.R. McPeak Wednesday. Misses Magle McPeak, Sarah Odell and Hazel Altizer were calling on Misses Etta and Cynthia Thompson Tuesday night. Mrs. C.B. Lester and daughters were calling on her daughter Mrs. Boss Wade, 1st Sunday. Misses Virgie and Myrtle McPeak were calling on Miss Toy Akers Sunday Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Duncan were visiting her father, Mr. Williams Duncan Wednesday. Misses Mabel and Georgie Altizer, Sarah and Mary Odell, Horace Reed, Oscar Altizer and George Odell were calling on the McPeak girls Thursday night. The Copper Valley school is progressing nicely under the skillful management of Mrs. Robert Altizer. Come on Sowers and Indian Valley items. BENANDLIZZIE (December 18,1924) ============== ITEMS THAT OLD CREED LIKES TO REED As I've been silent for sometime, I will come to life again and let you hear the latest news. Most everybody seems to have colds, since the first frost. It bit most everybody as they were not prepared for it. Pulling corn and digging potatoes seem to be the order of the day. Several attended meeting at Silver Leaf Sunday. The mud hole school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Ina Bowman as teacher. Mr. Bernard Peters has returned home from W.Va. to spend a few days. Mrs. Moses Hall of Matoaka, W.Va. is home spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Mollie Kelley. Those calling on Miss Rachel Thomas the fourth Sunday were: Blanche Lawrence, Messrs. Mowyer Thompson, Hubert Hale, Field Graham and Tyier Fralin. Mr. Henry Peters is wearing two socks on the same foot, as he has a girl stopping with now. Well, news is getting scare so I will ring off and come again. A CUTE LITTLE LISSIE (November 8,1923) ============= DISMAL SWAMP ITEMS The school at Shady Grove is progressing nicely under the instruction of Miss Margie Kelser. W.L. Quesenberry sold 1/4 interest in the Phillips rolling mill to E. Turman for $800. E.F. Dickerson killed the largest hog in our neighborhood, weight 548 Ibs. 2,000,000 feet of white pine will be cut in this neighborhood this year. Clarence Thompson had the misfortune to fall on a bunch of swamp alders and was painfully but not seriously hurt. PONDEXTER (Janruary 19,1905) ============= HEMP HILL ITEMS I will give you a few items from this place. Planting corn and motoring seem to be the order of the day. We are having some very beautiful weather now. Those out motoring Sunday were: Messrs. Roy Thompson, G.E. Radford, Arzie Niohols, Misses Ruby and Etfie Radford and Nannie Peters. The meeting Sunday at Paynes Creek was largely attended. A beautiful wedding was solemnized after services being dismissed, when the daughter of Mrs. Wright, Miss Bertha Wright, became the bride of Mr. Clifford Nichols, a prosperous young business man of Pizarro, Va. Rev. Mr. Turner officiated. May the flowers of peace and contentment and true happiness bloom on either side of their pathway throughout the journey of life. Flemon Radford and Hampton Peters are still on the same route. Mr. Claude Thomas has pruchased him a Ford car. I will come again. Come on with your Floyd, route 5 items, as we are always glad to hear from you. BROWN EYES (May 15,1924) ============= HOWERY ITEMS On Wednesday, Jan. 15 the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Vest was the scene of a pretty marriage, the contracting parties being Miss Lucy Kennett of this place and Mr. H.L. Holland of Rural Retreat. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G.H. Thompson of Simpsons, Va. We are sorry to chronicle the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Mills, which occurred at her home near Pine Forest the 17th inst. The deceased was in her 87th year and was the great-grandmother of the writer. Rev. R.A. Scott preached at Stonewall Sunday. Miss Cora Dobyns arrived here from Montgomery county last Saturday to take charge of her school. Mr. W.C. Vest and family have returned from West Virginia. Messrs. J.W. Yeatts and Waller King made a business trip to Roanoke last week. Messrs. Otis and Cortez Yeatts started for West Virginia this week, to seek employment. Several from this place attended the funeral and burial of Mr. John Hill Saturday. He was buried in the Moran burying ground. Elder P.G. Lester attended to the burial services. EASTER FLOWER April 13, (1903) DRY WEATHER ITEMS The homecoming meeting at White Rock was largely attended Sunday. Ellis, the son of J.L. Thompson is no better at this time, also Miss Hazel Simmons is very ill. So as news is scarce, I will ring off. JIMBO (August 26,1925) ============= IVA HILL ITEMS Miss Lula Weeks entertained a few of her friends Sunday. Those present were: Misses Martha and Minnie Akers and Charlotte Dickerson, Messrs. Oilie, Raymond and Griftie Dickerson. Albert Weeks, Griffie Dickerson, Lace Earls and Lewis Duncan left for the threshing at Amos Thompson this week. TWO CHUMS (September 10,1914) ============ THE LITTLE RIVER NEWS Those calling on Miss Ivory Thompson Sunday were Flora James, Elsie Martin and Hillard Thompson. Lyier Fralin was seen going toward Panes Creek with a smile. Those calling on Miss Irba Peters Sunday were Misses Thelma, Alma and Ray Janney and Mr. Andrew Gulllams and several more. Miss Thelma Janney always has a smile on her face every Sunday. Berkley Akers was seen going toward Silver Leaf. Come on Pizarro, would love to hear from you. A LONESOME KID (June 9,1927) =============== LITTLE RIVER PUFFS Going to parties and oar riding seems to be the order of the day. Miss Ruby Young entertained a number of her friends Saturday night. We are glad to say that Miss Dorothy Ingram, who has had pneumonia, is about well again. Perry Shank and Douglas Gray seem to like their present routes Just fine. Miss Golden Radford was visiting Miss Agatha Wright Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy Thompson and children were visiting at Mr. A.L. Young's Sunday. Lonzle Nichols must have a new mail route as he has been seen going toward Stonewall here of late. Tracy Peters seems to like squirrel hunting. Roy Thompson, Kiley Radford and Silas Smith are very fond of ioe cream. Miss Ora Nichols spent Saturday night with Misses Clovis and Leia Radford. Come on Pizarro. BILL AND SUE (June 30,1927) =============== LONG SHOALS Rosie and Elmer Hurt visited their grandmother Dulaney Sunday. Beach Akers and family have gone to Iowa. Will Thompson has married Lacy Thompson, who has been staying at George Carroll's and has returned home. BLUE EYES (April 22,1909) ================ OAK HILL ITEMS Miss Roxie Thompson gave the young folks a party Wednesday night. Those present were Misses Nellie and Willie Akers, Linnie, Roxie and Edna Thompson and Willie Moore, Messrs. Eslie, Fred, Dannie and Charlie Altizer, Clayton and Frank Bishop, Elmer Weeks, Roy Sutphin, Halsie Pugh, Dewey Akers, Trigg and Harvie Thompson and Roy Harman. We are sorry the rest of the boys will soon have to go to Camp Lee. We certainly do hate it but we hope they will never have to go to France and that they can soon return home. Miss Ella Bishop gave a party, Monday night in honor of her brothers who had to leave for camp. Those present were Gladys and Livia Lester, Ila, Sadie, Nellie and Willie Akers, Olivia Walker, Tressie Altizer, Gladys Bishop and Iva Pugh, Messrs. Jennings, Bentley and Gordon Lester, Charles, Dewey and Emmitte Akers, Trigg, Harvie and Ora Thompson, Frank, Clayton, Herman and Waddie Bishop, Donnie, Charlie, Hubert and Bob Altizer, Oscar Reed, Roy Sutphin, Hobert Weddle, Garver Reynolds, Lura Dunoan, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Bishop and little daughter Helen, and Mrs. Sofa Sutphin. They all left at a late hour, expressing themselves as having had a nice time. It seems several of the girls around here have the blues but who could blame them. TWO LOVERS (August 1,1918) =============== FROM PIZARRO Mr. Did Light is all smiles. It's a wood chopper. Mr. Leonard Niohols is wearing two shoes on one foot. It's a dish washer. Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Lawrence have moved back from W.Va. Mr. and Mrs. Mawyer Thompson gave the young folks a party last Saturday night. All seemed to enjoy themselves fine. TWO BLACK EYED KIDS (April 30,1925) ============= PIZARRO NEWS Plowing and sewing oats seem to be the order of the day. Mrs. C.C. Janney and her little daughter Mae were visiting Mrs. I.H. Radford one day last week. Miss Irva Thompson enjoys cooking. Miss Edna Guthrie was seen going to the mail box with a long look on her face. TWO WILD ROSES (April 38, 1927) ============= ROCKY KNOB ITEMS Hoeing corn and cutting grass seed and wheat seem to be the order of the day. Those calling on Misses Blanche Lawrence and Rachel Thomas last Sunday were Mr, Lonzie Kelley, Warren Howery, Berkley Akers, Roy and Mowyer Thompson. Well, I don't want to tell all the news this time, so I will ring off and come again next week. TWO GREEN HORNS (July 5,1923) ============ SILVER LEAF PUFFS Mrs. Ora Niohols gave her friends a Birthday dinner Sunday, March 9. Those present were Misses Nannie Peters, Chloe and Lula Hatcher, Alice Radford, Bertha Hatcher, Gaye and Maisie Radford, Susie Likens, Oakie Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Nichols, Messrs. Lemon and Hosie Guilliams, Charlie Pate, Tom Walters, Albert and Silas Smith, Kyle Radford, Bernard Peters, Berkley Akers, Roy Thompson, Edd Radford, Flemon Richard, Carter Radford and Josh Gillespie. Music was rendered by Miss Okie Nichols and Mr. G.E. Radford, after which a nice dinner awaited them. Miss Ora received many nice presents. All left at a late hour, thanking her for the nice time she had given them and wishing her many more birthdays. HONEY SUGAR AND CANDY (March 20,1924) ============== 2 SILVER LEAF PUFFS Services at Payne's Creek church were largely attended Sunday. Elds. Cole, Moran and Cummings conducted the services which all seemed to enjoy. Misses Okie and Ora Nichols entertained a number of friends Sunday. Those present were Misses Gaye and Macie Radford, Nannie Peters, Alma Thomas and Effie Radford, Hampton Peters, Roy Thompson, Dewey Cannaday, Lemon Guilliams, Eldridge Cannaday, Emmet Nichols, George Likens, Richard Radford and G.E. Radford. Music was renderd by Mr. G.E. Radford and Miss Ora Nichols and a number of games were played. All seemed to enjoy the day immensely. Mr. Flemon Radford purchased a new Ford Touring car last week. Berkley Akers had his Ford car repaired last week by purchasing a new engine for it. Charlie Pate had a car wreck last week, the car was damaged very badly but no one was seriously injured. Mr. Clyde Peters and Miss Ruby Radford were out motoring Sunday afternoon. TWO SICK KITTENS SITTING (December 11,1924) ============ SIMPSON DOINGS Dr. James Graham of Turtle Rock has located here for a while if not permanantly. He still has the same smile as in his boyhood days. I guess the news can get to Floyd now as the telephone line reached here last week. Hurrah for that! Come on now with the RR on the same terms. Last Friday a haystack belong to C.A. Smith was struck by lightning and burnt a hole around the pole the size of a half bushel basket from top to bottom, but the haystack was saved. Rev. G.H. Thompson sold to Geo. Weaver 4 lambs that weight 312 pounds at three months old, averaging 78 pounds. Who can beat that? People are cutting oats and they are real good. There is a large quantity of buckwheat sown and if the season holds good from the quantity that is sown, it will be worth only about 25 cents per bushel. Corn is generally good with the exception of a few pieces where the land isn't good. T.P. RIPPERHORN (July 31,1902) =========== SOUTHSIDE ITEMS Miss Addie, Clyde Reynolds, Green Reynolds, and Freeman Roop were calling on Misses Mary Verna and Alma Thompson Sunday. Several girls from this place are going over on Little River Saturday afternoon to boat ride. THREE CHUMS (July 21,1910) ============= SOWERS ITEMS Misses Ina and Edith Chaftin entertained a few of their friends Saturday night. Those present were Misses Edna Richardson, Edna Simmons and Edna Graham, Messrs. Harvey and Alvis Thompson, Elvin and Marvin Earls, Wyth Richardson, Earl Bishop, Dewey Bower, Luman Simmons, Frank Epperly and Hobert Weddle. All left at a late hour expressing themselves as having had a good time. Those visiting at Mr. Osborne Sutphins Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Bishop and daughter Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Phillips and little daughter Mary Lee of Roanoke, Messrs. Clarence Akers, Fred Altizer, Roy Thompson and Herman Reed. Miss Evia and Ruby Sutphin and brother Paul attended the debate at New Salem the 4th Sunday. Miss Bertha Mannon returned to the Overall factory Monday morning early. She is going to make her best friend a pair of overalls by Saturday. It seems that Wyth Richardson and Luman Simmons likes to go on Laurel Ridge. Alvis Thompson was seen down on Little River Sunday. ALEX. (March 20,1924) =============== WHITE OAK MOUNTAIN ITEMS Those calling on Miss Avis Thomas Saturday night were Misses Ora Nichols, Flora James, Elsie Martin, Irva Thompson, Flora Swendel, Berkley Akers, Euriah and Boisy Ingram, Maynard Peters, Roy Thompson, Hampton, Jim and Tracy Peters, Hillard Thompson, Alonzie Nichols, Clyde and Clarence Thomas. Miss Ettle Radford is all smiles when Sunday comes. Miss Ora Nichols was seen going from the mail box with a smile on her face. Come on with your Pizarro news, as we are always glad to hear from you. TWO PIGEONS (June 23,1927) ============= Jack Spangler Ellicott City, MD Author: (1) Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler Franklin Co., Virginia 1773. (2) The Yopps and Related Families With Connections To The Royal Families Of Europe Co-author: The Rising Sun Sets – The Complete Story of the Bombing of Nagasaki For more info see: http://mysite.verizon.net/mjs15/risingsun.htm Jack Spangler Ellicott City, MD

Please continue - Connie On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 2:09 PM, Joyce & Tom <jthawkin@pacbell.net> wrote: > I am enjoying reading these Jack, keep on sending. Joyce in CA > > -----Original Message----- > From: vafloyd-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:vafloyd-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On > Behalf Of Jack Spangler > Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 6:16 AM > To: VAFLOYD@rootsweb.com > Subject: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County > > "If nobody knows the troubles you've seen, you didn't live in Floyd > County." > ========================= > FROM TOPECO > Mr. S.J. Hylton has gone to Roanoke with a lot of beef cattle. "Will" > Brown > Price had to give up their stolen traps. > > Some time ago Sam Hylton like to broke the crank of Capt. John Harmon's > sawmill with his leg. We are glad to know the mill crank is about all > right > again. > > It is reported that we will have some Franklin German Baptist Brethren > with > us the last of this month. > > We wonder who is elected. > "NED" (November 10,1892) > =========== > HARMONY ITEMS > Mr. and Mrs. Ras Ratliff, Mrs. Ellen Kitterman and Mrs. Alice Howell and > her > two little daughters were visiting Mr. H.W. Agnew's Sunday. Mr. Homer > Moricle and children were visiting at Mr. Headen Moricle's Thursday. Mr. > Dan > Agnew left Monday evening for Pittsburgh, Pa. To work in the U.S. mail > service. We wish him success. > TWO SISTERS June 2,1901 > ============== > MIDDLE RIDGE NOTES > Misses Lura and Texanna Lawrence attended meeting at Laurel Creek last > Sunday. Lewis Blackwell of Stonewall passed through this vicinity today > with > a drove of cattle. Mr. L. Dangerfield and daughter. Miss Oilie, spent a > few > days last week at Mayberry, West Virginia. > BETSIE (January 23,1908) > =============== > RED BRUSH ITEMS > Mr. Amos Martin has moved back from W.Va. and reports times very dull. Mr. > A.M. Lucas and family have been visting his mother, Mrs. Clower, at this > place. > > Mr. D.L. Cole is stepping high; it's a boy. > PECK (February 20,1908) > > ROAD SIDE ITEMS > Guy Akers gave Miss Addie Reynolds a pleasant call last Sunday night. > Messrs. G.T. Akers and Charlie Duncan were calling near Lesters Sunday > afternoon. Effie King made a business trip to Cuba Sunday. > TREE (November 19, 1908) > > RUSHFORK ITEMS > Mrs. Ida Hylton is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ananias Harman this > week. Mrs. Mary Hylton visited at J.A.L. Sutphin's Sunday. Miss Libbie > Hylton visited Misses India and Ada Harman Sunday. > > Mrs. Ola Strong has mumps. A.T. Harman is getting along nicely with his > new > dwelling, > As news is scarce I will close. > LITTLE BILL (June 8,1908) > ============== > I have several more of these "news items" from different dates which I can > post later if anyone is interested. I can also lookup by surname if > anyone > is interested in what their relatives were up to in the good old days. > > > > Jack Spangler > Ellicott City, MD > > ********************************** > Note from List Administrator!!! > The Second Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll > Call. > Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us > something > about your Brick Wall person. > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com > ********************************** > Search this list's archived messages! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > View the Floyd County Virginia Website at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/floyd.htm<http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Evafloyd/floyd.htm> > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VAFLOYD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > ********************************** > Note from List Administrator!!! > The Second Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll > Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us > something about your Brick Wall person. > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com > ********************************** > Search this list's archived messages! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > View the Floyd County Virginia Website at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/floyd.htm<http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Evafloyd/floyd.htm> > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VAFLOYD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Jack..got anything on "Dulaneys"? Ole Paul keep the mail comin' to Ole Paul

Dan, my grandfather was Daniel Francis Smith, m. Etta Epperly, any connection? Joyce in CA -----Original Message----- From: vafloyd-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:vafloyd-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Daniel Smith Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 3:05 AM To: vafloyd@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Seeking info on Robert V "Bobby" Smith b. 1915 Wayne, Thanks for replying. I know I've heard somebody -- either my dad or my grandfather -- mention your name before. There were also several Hawleys at Auburn when I was going through school. Not sure whether they're any relation of yours. I would be greatly appreciative of any stories you could share about my grandfather. As I said in my post, I could kick myself for not paying more attention while he was living. Kind regards, Dan Smith On Mar 24, 2008, at 10:00 PM, RWhawley wrote: > Dan, > Contact me off line as I knew bob Smith well. I can tell you some > stories > about him you would not believe. > My email adress is rwhawley@verizon.net. > Wayne > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dan Smith" <dan.smith8@comcast.net> > To: <vafloyd@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 10:33 AM > Subject: [VAFLOYD] Seeking info on Robert V "Bobby" Smith b. 1915 > > >> Hello, all, >> >> I've been subscribed to this mailing list for a while, but this is >> the >> first message I've sent. For those who read Donna Hayden's message on >> March 12, I am the "mystery cousin" who sent her the pictures from >> Charlie Reed Cemetery. My name is Dan and I currently live in New >> Hampshire. Most of my dad's side of my family comes out of Floyd. >> >> Robert V "Bobby" Smith, son of Gypsie Gaye Boothe (nee Strickler, nee >> Smith, nee Agee) and Elmer Byrd Smith, was my grandfather. >> Recently, I >> have been able to track down a fair bit of information about his >> younger >> days. I'm specifically talking about the years around World War II, >> when >> he was engaged in the bootlegging business. Jack Spangler was kind >> enough to share several stories about his exploits. I've also found >> some >> old records of his short-lived stock car racing career. >> >> I would be eternally grateful for any leads, records, information or >> just plain, old stories that anyone could share. I was fortunate >> enough >> to have my grandfather around until I was 25 years old, but I still >> kick >> myself for not taking the time to ask him more questions or write >> down >> more of what he told me. >> >> Kind regards, >> Dan Smith >> >> P.S. - I would also be grateful for anything anyone would like to >> share >> about Gypsie, Elmer, or their families. >> >> >> ********************************** >> Note from List Administrator!!! >> The Second Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" >> Roll >> Call. 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I am enjoying reading these Jack, keep on sending. Joyce in CA -----Original Message----- From: vafloyd-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:vafloyd-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Jack Spangler Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 6:16 AM To: VAFLOYD@rootsweb.com Subject: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County "If nobody knows the troubles you've seen, you didn't live in Floyd County." ========================= FROM TOPECO Mr. S.J. Hylton has gone to Roanoke with a lot of beef cattle. "Will" Brown Price had to give up their stolen traps. Some time ago Sam Hylton like to broke the crank of Capt. John Harmon's sawmill with his leg. We are glad to know the mill crank is about all right again. It is reported that we will have some Franklin German Baptist Brethren with us the last of this month. We wonder who is elected. "NED" (November 10,1892) =========== HARMONY ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Ras Ratliff, Mrs. Ellen Kitterman and Mrs. Alice Howell and her two little daughters were visiting Mr. H.W. Agnew's Sunday. Mr. Homer Moricle and children were visiting at Mr. Headen Moricle's Thursday. Mr. Dan Agnew left Monday evening for Pittsburgh, Pa. To work in the U.S. mail service. We wish him success. TWO SISTERS June 2,1901 ============== MIDDLE RIDGE NOTES Misses Lura and Texanna Lawrence attended meeting at Laurel Creek last Sunday. Lewis Blackwell of Stonewall passed through this vicinity today with a drove of cattle. Mr. L. Dangerfield and daughter. Miss Oilie, spent a few days last week at Mayberry, West Virginia. BETSIE (January 23,1908) =============== RED BRUSH ITEMS Mr. Amos Martin has moved back from W.Va. and reports times very dull. Mr. A.M. Lucas and family have been visting his mother, Mrs. Clower, at this place. Mr. D.L. Cole is stepping high; it's a boy. PECK (February 20,1908) ROAD SIDE ITEMS Guy Akers gave Miss Addie Reynolds a pleasant call last Sunday night. Messrs. G.T. Akers and Charlie Duncan were calling near Lesters Sunday afternoon. Effie King made a business trip to Cuba Sunday. TREE (November 19, 1908) RUSHFORK ITEMS Mrs. Ida Hylton is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ananias Harman this week. Mrs. Mary Hylton visited at J.A.L. Sutphin's Sunday. Miss Libbie Hylton visited Misses India and Ada Harman Sunday. Mrs. Ola Strong has mumps. A.T. Harman is getting along nicely with his new dwelling, As news is scarce I will close. LITTLE BILL (June 8,1908) ============== I have several more of these "news items" from different dates which I can post later if anyone is interested. I can also lookup by surname if anyone is interested in what their relatives were up to in the good old days. Jack Spangler Ellicott City, MD ********************************** Note from List Administrator!!! The Second Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us something about your Brick Wall person. To contact Listowner: Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com ********************************** Search this list's archived messages! http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ View the Floyd County Virginia Website at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/floyd.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VAFLOYD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

"If nobody knows the troubles you’ve seen, you didn't live in Floyd County." ========================= FROM TOPECO Mr. S.J. Hylton has gone to Roanoke with a lot of beef cattle. "Will" Brown Price had to give up their stolen traps. Some time ago Sam Hylton like to broke the crank of Capt. John Harmon's sawmill with his leg. We are glad to know the mill crank is about all right again. It is reported that we will have some Franklin German Baptist Brethren with us the last of this month. We wonder who is elected. "NED" (November 10,1892) =========== HARMONY ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Ras Ratliff, Mrs. Ellen Kitterman and Mrs. Alice Howell and her two little daughters were visiting Mr. H.W. Agnew's Sunday. Mr. Homer Moricle and children were visiting at Mr. Headen Moricle's Thursday. Mr. Dan Agnew left Monday evening for Pittsburgh, Pa. To work in the U.S. mail service. We wish him success. TWO SISTERS June 2,1901 ============== MIDDLE RIDGE NOTES Misses Lura and Texanna Lawrence attended meeting at Laurel Creek last Sunday. Lewis Blackwell of Stonewall passed through this vicinity today with a drove of cattle. Mr. L. Dangerfield and daughter. Miss Oilie, spent a few days last week at Mayberry, West Virginia. BETSIE (January 23,1908) =============== RED BRUSH ITEMS Mr. Amos Martin has moved back from W.Va. and reports times very dull. Mr. A.M. Lucas and family have been visting his mother, Mrs. Clower, at this place. Mr. D.L. Cole is stepping high; it's a boy. PECK (February 20,1908) ROAD SIDE ITEMS Guy Akers gave Miss Addie Reynolds a pleasant call last Sunday night. Messrs. G.T. Akers and Charlie Duncan were calling near Lesters Sunday afternoon. Effie King made a business trip to Cuba Sunday. TREE (November 19, 1908) RUSHFORK ITEMS Mrs. Ida Hylton is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ananias Harman this week. Mrs. Mary Hylton visited at J.A.L. Sutphin's Sunday. Miss Libbie Hylton visited Misses India and Ada Harman Sunday. Mrs. Ola Strong has mumps. A.T. Harman is getting along nicely with his new dwelling, As news is scarce I will close. LITTLE BILL (June 8,1908) ============== I have several more of these "news items" from different dates which I can post later if anyone is interested. I can also lookup by surname if anyone is interested in what their relatives were up to in the good old days. Jack Spangler Ellicott City, MD

Wayne, Thanks for replying. I know I've heard somebody -- either my dad or my grandfather -- mention your name before. There were also several Hawleys at Auburn when I was going through school. Not sure whether they're any relation of yours. I would be greatly appreciative of any stories you could share about my grandfather. As I said in my post, I could kick myself for not paying more attention while he was living. Kind regards, Dan Smith On Mar 24, 2008, at 10:00 PM, RWhawley wrote: > Dan, > Contact me off line as I knew bob Smith well. I can tell you some > stories > about him you would not believe. > My email adress is rwhawley@verizon.net. > Wayne > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dan Smith" <dan.smith8@comcast.net> > To: <vafloyd@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 10:33 AM > Subject: [VAFLOYD] Seeking info on Robert V "Bobby" Smith b. 1915 > > >> Hello, all, >> >> I've been subscribed to this mailing list for a while, but this is >> the >> first message I've sent. For those who read Donna Hayden's message on >> March 12, I am the "mystery cousin" who sent her the pictures from >> Charlie Reed Cemetery. My name is Dan and I currently live in New >> Hampshire. Most of my dad's side of my family comes out of Floyd. >> >> Robert V "Bobby" Smith, son of Gypsie Gaye Boothe (nee Strickler, nee >> Smith, nee Agee) and Elmer Byrd Smith, was my grandfather. >> Recently, I >> have been able to track down a fair bit of information about his >> younger >> days. I'm specifically talking about the years around World War II, >> when >> he was engaged in the bootlegging business. Jack Spangler was kind >> enough to share several stories about his exploits. I've also found >> some >> old records of his short-lived stock car racing career. >> >> I would be eternally grateful for any leads, records, information or >> just plain, old stories that anyone could share. I was fortunate >> enough >> to have my grandfather around until I was 25 years old, but I still >> kick >> myself for not taking the time to ask him more questions or write >> down >> more of what he told me. >> >> Kind regards, >> Dan Smith >> >> P.S. - I would also be grateful for anything anyone would like to >> share >> about Gypsie, Elmer, or their families. >> >> >> ********************************** >> Note from List Administrator!!! >> The Second Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" >> Roll >> Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and >> tell us >> something about your Brick Wall person. >> To contact Listowner: >> Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com >> ********************************** >> Search this list's archived messages! >> http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >> View the Floyd County Virginia Website at: >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/floyd.htm >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> VAFLOYD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG. >> Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1333 - Release Date: >> 3/18/2008 >> 8:10 AM >> >> > > ********************************** > Note from List Administrator!!! > The Second Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" > Roll Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and > tell us something about your Brick Wall person. > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com > ********************************** > Search this list's archived messages! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > View the Floyd County Virginia Website at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/floyd.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VAFLOYD-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

Dan, Contact me off line as I knew bob Smith well. I can tell you some stories about him you would not believe. My email adress is rwhawley@verizon.net. Wayne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Smith" <dan.smith8@comcast.net> To: <vafloyd@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 10:33 AM Subject: [VAFLOYD] Seeking info on Robert V "Bobby" Smith b. 1915 > Hello, all, > > I've been subscribed to this mailing list for a while, but this is the > first message I've sent. For those who read Donna Hayden's message on > March 12, I am the "mystery cousin" who sent her the pictures from > Charlie Reed Cemetery. My name is Dan and I currently live in New > Hampshire. Most of my dad's side of my family comes out of Floyd. > > Robert V "Bobby" Smith, son of Gypsie Gaye Boothe (nee Strickler, nee > Smith, nee Agee) and Elmer Byrd Smith, was my grandfather. Recently, I > have been able to track down a fair bit of information about his younger > days. I'm specifically talking about the years around World War II, when > he was engaged in the bootlegging business. Jack Spangler was kind > enough to share several stories about his exploits. I've also found some > old records of his short-lived stock car racing career. > > I would be eternally grateful for any leads, records, information or > just plain, old stories that anyone could share. I was fortunate enough > to have my grandfather around until I was 25 years old, but I still kick > myself for not taking the time to ask him more questions or write down > more of what he told me. > > Kind regards, > Dan Smith > > P.S. - I would also be grateful for anything anyone would like to share > about Gypsie, Elmer, or their families. > > > ********************************** > Note from List Administrator!!! > The Second Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll > Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us > something about your Brick Wall person. > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com > ********************************** > Search this list's archived messages! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > View the Floyd County Virginia Website at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/floyd.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VAFLOYD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1333 - Release Date: 3/18/2008 > 8:10 AM > >

Just wanted to share this cemetery on this list. It may help someone. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vaboteto/LongdaleCemetery.html