| By Alvin Engelke
There will be a benefit auction Saturday, October 4, starting at 6 P. M. at the Creston Community Building. There will be all sorts of goodies and surprises. Proceeds go to maintain the Community Building.
Seaward R. Lynch, age 96, passed away after suffering a stroke. Burial was Sunday at Ground Hog.
As a young teenager, he and his brother, the late Gilbert "Bill" Lynch worked during the summers helping build W. Va. 14 in the Mayberry section when it was a modern 9' wide concrete road. In those days there were no rules and federal guidelines to keep the willing from working.
Back in the 1930s he married Emma Blankenship and moved to the former Jim deVore home on Ann's Run and went to work for the WEVA Oil Company back when they used teams in the oil field. During and after World War II he worked as a welder on several defense plants. He later returned to the WEVA and retired as superintendent. He was on the scene when the big Bruce Bell well made national news in 1967 and he was Spring Creek District committeeman for the Republican Party.
He was active in community activities and was given a plaque as an honorary lifetime trustee for the Creston Community Building in honor of his years of effort. He was also active in the affairs of the Mt. Pleasant (Ground Hog) church and cemetery. He and his late wife served up lots of fine food to many, many visitors, both family & friends. He was especially proud to be Wirt County heroine PFC Jessica Lynch's oldest relative and he was pleased to have been able to visit with her while he was still able.
He was interested in history and was THE resource for any event that happened either in Creston, on Mayberry or wherever he might have been at the time. The photographs he had of the wreck of the dirigible Shenandoah were awesome to view.
Rev. Juanita Lockhart filled her regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. church.
David and Peggy Tenbarge had their share of excitement Saturday afternoon when lightening ran in their residence in Burning Springs. Luckily no one or nothing was injured. Mrs. "Mug" Park, a neighbor, said they were scared by the crack and the boom and they [at the time] didn't know where it had hit.
Juanita Bell attended the salad luncheon held Friday at the M. E. church in Elizabeth. Former Burning Springs pastor Rev. Bob Stanley reported that he is doing some better now.
Nancy Engelke attended the play The Odd Couple at the Theater Guild in Parkersburg. Others attending were Susan Myers, Susan Smith, Cathy Riffle, Carole Menefee, Sally Bailey and her sister Julie, Tim & Connie Reed. They dined at Napolis and went shopping.
Anna Engelke reported that Fritzina can remove the stick that blocks the door to the deck. Fritzina is upset that Smokey Gray, a Confederate cat, has moved into her territory and claimed the deck. She is very upset.
The Graham family held their reunion Saturday at the Creston Community Building.
Somehow the date for the Creston ATV Poker Run was misreported. The actual date is (and has been) Saturday, October 11. It should be a wonderful day to take the four wheeler and see some beautiful scenery. For details call Donna Sue at 275-3202.
John bought The Sassy Storekeeper a big rock. Some noted that he did this so The Mail Man and Mr. Dexterity wouldn't steal her away. As a result of something, John was not able to return to work all week.
Charles & Euell Russell were consulting their podiatrist.
The price of local Penn grade crude oil rose to $25.00.
Several area residents have been quite impressed at the prices that beef cattle have been fetching recently.
While late gardens are generally doing well frost is reported to be in the forecast. Perhaps fog will protect vegetation along the Little Kanawha and the lower West Fork.
Auction Saturday, October 4 at 6 P. M. at the Creston Community Building. All sorts of goodies, tools, knick knacks, pepperoni, cheese, 50/50, grab bags, visiting, bargain hunting and yarn swapping. For details contact Donna Sue at 275-3202. Bobby Ray Starcher 890-03.
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