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To the left of "Buzz", formerly known as Jack, is George Hulme. In rear is Tommy Joe Hellems. The group is there for a Hinton High School graduation trip in the spring of 1948."Buzz" Hellems went on to Concord College after high school and later joined the United States Navy, serving on the USS Orion. Eventually returning to his home in Hinton, "Buzz" owned and operated Hellems Cash Store for more than 58 years. He served on the West Virginia State Senate from 1975-1976 and was a former chairman of the Summers County Democrat Executive Committee as well as the former Director of the Nationanl Bank of Summers. He was married to Glenda Hamm Hellems for 51 years until his death on January 9, 2009 at the age of 78.

685. Jennie Lee Johnson & "Buzz" Hellems on the Steps of the Capitol Building in Washington, D. C.

IDNO:
048151
Title:
Jennie Lee Johnson & "Buzz" Hellems on the Steps of the Capitol Building in Washington, D. C.
Date:
1948
Description:
To the left of "Buzz", formerly known as Jack, is George Hulme. In rear is Tommy Joe Hellems. The group is there for a Hinton High School graduation trip in the spring of 1948."Buzz" Hellems went on to Concord College after high school and later joined the United States Navy, serving on the USS Orion. Eventually returning to his home in Hinton, "Buzz" owned and operated Hellems Cash Store for more than 58 years. He served on the West Virginia State Senate from 1975-1976 and was a former chairman of the Summers County Democrat Executive Committee as well as the former Director of the Nationanl Bank of Summers. He was married to Glenda Hamm Hellems for 51 years until his death on January 9, 2009 at the age of 78.
Looking at the station building from across the train tracks. An unidentified woman is pictured looking over the staircase railing.

686. C & O Railroad Station, Hilldale, W. Va.

IDNO:
048155
Title:
C & O Railroad Station, Hilldale, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
Description:
Looking at the station building from across the train tracks. An unidentified woman is pictured looking over the staircase railing.
People wait at the station for the train en-route to Kiwanis International Convention.

687. Passengers Waiting for Train at C. & O. Station, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048272
Title:
Passengers Waiting for Train at C. & O. Station, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1947/06/23
Description:
People wait at the station for the train en-route to Kiwanis International Convention.
A train is passing on the bridge.

688. C. & O. Crossing Bridge at Fayette, W. Va.

IDNO:
048273
Title:
C. & O. Crossing Bridge at Fayette, W. Va.
Date:
1947/06/23
Description:
A train is passing on the bridge.
Standing from left to right is Clarence E.; B. Frank; Vernal S.; and William G. Front row from left to right is Walter S.; Ellery C.; and Atchless Murat Long.

689. C. & O. Employees and Long Brothers Gather for Mother's Death, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048287
Title:
C. & O. Employees and Long Brothers Gather for Mother's Death, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1925/08
Description:
Standing from left to right is Clarence E.; B. Frank; Vernal S.; and William G. Front row from left to right is Walter S.; Ellery C.; and Atchless Murat Long.
Vada Gaines Lively, Harry Lively's daugher, is pictured between the tracks.

690. C. & O. Bridge in Lowell, W. Va.

IDNO:
048288
Title:
C. & O. Bridge in Lowell, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Vada Gaines Lively, Harry Lively's daugher, is pictured between the tracks.
An unidentified man walks along the track. To the left is Lowell hotel. Also to the left is Bill Eades home and O. E. Miller's store.

691. Man Walking on C. & O. Railroad Tracks Just Below Lowell Depot, Lowell, W. Va.

IDNO:
048289
Title:
Man Walking on C. & O. Railroad Tracks Just Below Lowell Depot, Lowell, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
An unidentified man walks along the track. To the left is Lowell hotel. Also to the left is Bill Eades home and O. E. Miller's store.
Workers scatter across the construction site. Cranes helps lift supplies onto the bridge. A train is pictured on top of the bridge, perhaps bringing in additional supplies.

692. Rebuilding C. & O. Railroad Bridge Over Greenbrier River at Lowell, W. Va.

IDNO:
048323
Title:
Rebuilding C. & O. Railroad Bridge Over Greenbrier River at Lowell, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Workers scatter across the construction site. Cranes helps lift supplies onto the bridge. A train is pictured on top of the bridge, perhaps bringing in additional supplies.
The Gray's hold on to baby Willard's hands.

693. Martin & Rose Gray with Son by Cliff at Tug Creek Hollow, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048330
Title:
Martin & Rose Gray with Son by Cliff at Tug Creek Hollow, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
The Gray's hold on to baby Willard's hands.
The hotel, pictured on the right, was built in 1907 and burned shortly after on November 8, 1908 at approximately 1:45 a.m. The loss was estimated at $7,000 at the time. The fire was so intense that it "lit up the streets like day".

694. View of New River Bridge and Brooklyn Hotel from C. & O. Station, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048338
Title:
View of New River Bridge and Brooklyn Hotel from C. & O. Station, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
The hotel, pictured on the right, was built in 1907 and burned shortly after on November 8, 1908 at approximately 1:45 a.m. The loss was estimated at $7,000 at the time. The fire was so intense that it "lit up the streets like day".
Pictured, from left to right, is Mary Bradberry, Mrs. Houchins and daughter, John Bradberry, Pearl Bradberry, Kenney Houchins, unkownn, and Fannie Bradberry.

695. Group Portrait of New River & Bluestone River Community Members, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048524
Title:
Group Portrait of New River & Bluestone River Community Members, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
Pictured, from left to right, is Mary Bradberry, Mrs. Houchins and daughter, John Bradberry, Pearl Bradberry, Kenney Houchins, unkownn, and Fannie Bradberry.
Lilly family members pose with Meador family members. The women wear matching white dresses.

696. Lilly & Meador Family in Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048526
Title:
Lilly & Meador Family in Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Lilly family members pose with Meador family members. The women wear matching white dresses.