WV's VFW commander Robert Caruthers and the state's Ladies
Auxiliary president Rowena Davis attend Arnoldsburg celebration
Community center packed with vets and family
members for 8th annual appreciation dinner
By Bob Weaver
West Virginia's VFW commander Robert Caruthers and the state's VFW Ladies Auxiliary president Rowena Davis attended the 8th annual Veteran's Appreciation Dinner at Arnoldsburg Saturday.
A large crowd of veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and other military actions enjoyed the special occasion sponsored by the local VFW Ladies Auxiliary #5959 held at the Community Center.
Several local and state VFW members spoke at the event, which honored a number of veterans. Musicians Eugene Parson's Band, Bill and Hazel Westfall, Tom and Carol Wriston and Bobby Bell and the Back Fork Bluegrass performed for the event.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary president Frances Tanner recognized 91-year-old Lee Jones of Big Bend as the oldest veteran attending and Jim Horner for his 27-years of service, among others.
Oldest vet attending Lee Jones, 91, of Big Bend (left)
VFW's Jim Horner recognized for 27 years service (right)
The VFW van drivers who make runs to Clarksburg and Morgantown were honored for their service, so far this year.
Robert Yoak, 516 hours; Dan Uplinger, 384 hours and Adrian Ball, 168 hours, involving the transport of 225 patients, according to Paul and Freda Whytsell, coordinators.
Vets from around the region attended event,
including this group from Roane County
Also recognized, VFW 5959 Officers:
Victor Whytsell, commander; Sr. vice-commander, Scott Mathess; Jr. vice-commander Jimmy Dale Yeager; Quartermaster, Stan Norman; Service officer, Paul Whytsell; Chaplin, Bob Yoak,; Trustees, Adrian ball, Bob Williams and Gale Tanner.
VFW 5959 Ladies Auxiliary:
President, Frances Tanner; Vice-president, Tina Hammack; Jr. vice-president, Geneva Nichols; Secretary, Freda Whytsell; Treasurer, Linda Staton; Guard, Marie Hays; Conductress, Ernestine Ball; Chaplin, Linda Norman; Trustees, Shirley Ball, Freda Whytsell, Michele Smith.
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