===================== 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