Calhoun native and the former first lady of West Virginia, Hovah Hall Underwood
visited Grantsville Thursday and attended a special meeting of the Calhoun Historical
Society. A small dinner was shared in the new Calhoun History Center building on
Main Street, currently being developed by the society.
Ms. Underwood donated several historical pictures, books and other items to the
society, said Bob Bonar, President of the group.
The group spent part of the evening listening to Ms. Underwood share stories about
her early life in Calhoun.
She was accompanied by her sister Wanda Hall Abruzzino and Ola Jarvis Staffort.
Attending, Ambros Collins, Carl Morris, Jim Morris, Norma Knotts Shaffer, Evelyn
Campbell, Peig Schmitz, Bob Bonar, Ola Staffort, Wanda Abruzzino and Bob
Weaver.
Evelyn Campbell and Peig Schmitz prepare meal
L to R - Wanda Hall Abruzzino, Hovah Hall Underwood and Carl Morris
L to R - Norma Knotts Shaffer, Evelyn Campbell and Ola Jarvis Staffort
Dr. Dye's medical equipment on display
Group enjoys meal and conversation
Hovah Hall Underwood shares her roots
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