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C. S. Dillon kneels beside his prize animal.

1777. Prize Bull from Dillon Farm, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047591
Title:
Prize Bull from Dillon Farm, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
C. S. Dillon kneels beside his prize animal.
Faulconer was the founder of Pipestem State Park and one of West Virginia's most esteemed historians. A native of Hinton, W. Va., Faulconor's active fundraising eventually led to the building of the Bluestone Center, city hall, a 4-H Camp and city sewage system. His most noted achievement was the creation of Pipestem, acclaimed as one of the 10 best family vacation resorts in the nation. Though Faulconer once owned the Hinton Daily News, he served as a columnist for the Beckley Post-Herald toward the end of his life. He died at the age of 78.A graduate of Hinton High School in 1923, Faulconer spent two years at West Virginia University as a pre-med student before returning to Hinton in 1926 to become the managing editor of Hinton Daily News. He held that position until 1937 when he left to manage Hinton Insurance Agency and pursue other business interests. In 1947, Faulconer and his brother purchased the Hinton Daily News where he served as publisher and editor until 1973 when the newspaper was sold.Faulconer was an active member of the community, serving 17 years as a member of the advisory board of the state Department of Highways, was vice chairman of the board and a director of the National Bank of Summers, and helped organize the Mountaineer Travel Council, Summers County Boys Scout Council, and the City/County Chamber of Commerce. He received countless awards and citations including a special award in 1973 by the West Virginia Department of Commerce for outstanding contributions to the development of tourism in West Virginia.

1778. John E. Faulconer, Right, and Associate, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047596
Title:
John E. Faulconer, Right, and Associate, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Faulconer was the founder of Pipestem State Park and one of West Virginia's most esteemed historians. A native of Hinton, W. Va., Faulconor's active fundraising eventually led to the building of the Bluestone Center, city hall, a 4-H Camp and city sewage system. His most noted achievement was the creation of Pipestem, acclaimed as one of the 10 best family vacation resorts in the nation. Though Faulconer once owned the Hinton Daily News, he served as a columnist for the Beckley Post-Herald toward the end of his life. He died at the age of 78.A graduate of Hinton High School in 1923, Faulconer spent two years at West Virginia University as a pre-med student before returning to Hinton in 1926 to become the managing editor of Hinton Daily News. He held that position until 1937 when he left to manage Hinton Insurance Agency and pursue other business interests. In 1947, Faulconer and his brother purchased the Hinton Daily News where he served as publisher and editor until 1973 when the newspaper was sold.Faulconer was an active member of the community, serving 17 years as a member of the advisory board of the state Department of Highways, was vice chairman of the board and a director of the National Bank of Summers, and helped organize the Mountaineer Travel Council, Summers County Boys Scout Council, and the City/County Chamber of Commerce. He received countless awards and citations including a special award in 1973 by the West Virginia Department of Commerce for outstanding contributions to the development of tourism in West Virginia.
Football players sit along the bleachers for their team portrait. Subjects unidentified.

1779. Hinton High School Football Team, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047641
Title:
Hinton High School Football Team, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Football players sit along the bleachers for their team portrait. Subjects unidentified.
Football players sit on the bleachers for their team portrait. Subjects unidentified.

1780. Hinton High School Football Team, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047642
Title:
Hinton High School Football Team, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Football players sit on the bleachers for their team portrait. Subjects unidentified.
The Bobcats pose for their team photo. Subjects unidentified.

1781. Hinton High School Basketball Team, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047643
Title:
Hinton High School Basketball Team, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The Bobcats pose for their team photo. Subjects unidentified.
Kyle Gwinn,right, and Howard Williams,left, pose together on a field.

1782. Hinton High School Tackles, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047645
Title:
Hinton High School Tackles, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Kyle Gwinn,right, and Howard Williams,left, pose together on a field.
The high school football team plays an unidentified team. Players also unidentified. A referee looks on as a player runs with the ball.

1783. Hinton High School Football Game, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047646
Title:
Hinton High School Football Game, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The high school football team plays an unidentified team. Players also unidentified. A referee looks on as a player runs with the ball.
The band plays on the field while spectators watch from the bleachers. Referees pictured in conversation on the bottom right.

1784. Hinton High School Marching Band at Football Game, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047648
Title:
Hinton High School Marching Band at Football Game, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The band plays on the field while spectators watch from the bleachers. Referees pictured in conversation on the bottom right.
The high school's football team takes on an unidentified opponent. View from the bleachers show spectators lining the field on all sides.

1785. Hinton High School Football Game, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047649
Title:
Hinton High School Football Game, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The high school's football team takes on an unidentified opponent. View from the bleachers show spectators lining the field on all sides.
First row, left to right: David Westfall; Pete Meador; Milton Haskins; Jurd (?); David Medly; Lyn Goins; Eddie Carson; Jack Harvy; and David Meadows.Second row, left to right: Rickie Ratcliff; Beetle Baily; Robbie Ratliff; Buggie Richmond; Mike Rhodes; Sarge Banks; Parker (?); Harold Buckland; Larry Meador; Terry Hamgan; and David Meador.Third row, left to right: unidentified; Lee Smith; Doug Epperly; Stoddard; Bobb Parker; Tom Woodrum; Tom Light; Atkins; Dennis Lindsy; Neal Grimmett; Bobby Joe Johnson; Bobby Brightwell.

1786. Hinton Football Team, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047729
Title:
Hinton Football Team, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
First row, left to right: David Westfall; Pete Meador; Milton Haskins; Jurd (?); David Medly; Lyn Goins; Eddie Carson; Jack Harvy; and David Meadows.Second row, left to right: Rickie Ratcliff; Beetle Baily; Robbie Ratliff; Buggie Richmond; Mike Rhodes; Sarge Banks; Parker (?); Harold Buckland; Larry Meador; Terry Hamgan; and David Meador.Third row, left to right: unidentified; Lee Smith; Doug Epperly; Stoddard; Bobb Parker; Tom Woodrum; Tom Light; Atkins; Dennis Lindsy; Neal Grimmett; Bobby Joe Johnson; Bobby Brightwell.
Writing on back of photo reads, "First church in Forest Hill district was Forest Hill Methodist Church. Erected on this site was a one room log structure used until 1860. This picture presents Forest Hill Methodist Church but on the same site as log church."

1787. Forest Hill Methodist Church, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047752
Title:
Forest Hill Methodist Church, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Writing on back of photo reads, "First church in Forest Hill district was Forest Hill Methodist Church. Erected on this site was a one room log structure used until 1860. This picture presents Forest Hill Methodist Church but on the same site as log church."
Looking at the farm house and grounds from a hill beyond the property.

1788. Jake Keatley Farm, Forest Hill District, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047837
Title:
Jake Keatley Farm, Forest Hill District, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Looking at the farm house and grounds from a hill beyond the property.