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I have thoroughly enjoyed your site. As the webmaster for the Richwood High School web page, I have added a link to your site from our page. Please feel free to add our school web address to your site. Also, concerned citizens of Richwood are putting together a rally on January 7 to bring attention to the need for a dam on the South Fork of the Cherry River. With your permission, we would like to use the pictures that were posted on your site in a power point presentation to demonstrate the great need for a dam.
Mary Jane Williams <mjwillia access.k12.wv.us>
Richwood, West Virginia - Monday, December 29, 2003 at 17:54:04 (EST)
My dad is from Richwood so for me there is not a time in my life I can remember a place as great as this. I would also love to see it more. Now that my family told me about this I will be able to see it more. Thanks
Renea Groves <rgrovesbuckeye-express.com>
Toledo, Ohio - Sunday, December 28, 2003 at 23:15:45 (EST)
The very best of a happy holiday season and Happy New Year to all my family and friends in Richwood and around the country. Sharon
Sharon Hosey Smith <srosie65aol.com>
Cleveland, Ohio USA - Sunday, December 28, 2003 at 12:00:46 (EST)
Look forward to seeing everyone at the Feast of the Ransom on April 17, 2004. Have missed reading comments from everyone on this page.
Sonya B. Chapman <ceaajezla.net>
Richwood, W. Va. - Sunday, December 28, 2003 at 07:38:29 (EST)
I grew up in Richwood, but have been gone almost 64 years. I was one of the Blake girls. I still have one sister living and living in Richwood Lois Strickler, if anyone is still around from my time that remembers me please e-mail me
Margaret Francies Blake <McCray21015comcast.net>
Bel Air, Maryland - Sunday, December 21, 2003 at 20:15:34 (EST)
If any one is around that remmbers me email
Margaret Francies Blake <McCray21015comcast.net>
Bel Air, MD. - Sunday, December 21, 2003 at 20:07:32 (EST)
Wondering when the Ramp Feed is in 2004. Several of us Richwooders living in Ohio want to come down for it. Also, did the Fire Department meet their goal for Chrismas gifts and contributions.
Virginia Kimble <Ginny427webtv.net>
Ohio, - Sunday, December 14, 2003 at 09:51:17 (EST)
Haven't been back to Richwood for a number of years, but always consider it 'home territory' to this country boy from Hominy Falls! Still live in south-central Michigan, but going to winter in Florida and South Carolina this year since I'm now retired. Our two adult children both live in the Atlanta, GA. area. Hope to get back to town for the 1964 '40th' reunion in 2004 sometime! Let me know when and where it is!
John Hudkins <hudkinsjjaol.com>
Flushing, Michigan - Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at 08:00:41 (EST)
Hello! I lived in Richwood from 1956 - 1959 and absolutly loved it. We moved when I was six. Our house was at 119 Front Street next door to Jr. Turner's store. I'll never forget my friends from then. I'd like to see them again. If anyone knows where Billy Jenkins is or Scrappy Keener let me know. The last time I was in Richwood other than passing through, was for Clyde O'Dell's wake. Is Gladys still living? I think it was two years ago I came to the Southside Reunion and didn't know a soul. The ramp caserole was well worth the trip!
Mike Burns <mrb1charter.net>
Fayetteville, West Virginia - Monday, December 08, 2003 at 11:07:34 (EST)
Enjoyed this site so much. My husband (John) and I both graduated from RHS, and attended Milltown. Donnie, (my Mother-in-law) is still on Spruce St., and we've got many lifelong friends still in Richwood. Heartfelt regret to all still effected by recent flooding.
Lori (Dado) Meadows
Buckhannon, West Virginia - Sunday, December 07, 2003 at 15:54:12 (EST)
I can only imagine the devastation of the November, 2003 flood. However, the pictures were so very good--like I was stepping in the water! Have family ties to Richwood, Carrie and Stu Brown, and the Stockwells were my aunt and uncle. Have been to Richwood many times in my life and I was just heartsick to see all that water flooding everywhere. Calhoun County had high water at that time,too, and many people had to leave their homes. However, I think the water there was more destructive. Hopefully people can get their lives back together and may God Bless.
Virginia Buck <vbuck2001yahoo.com>
Grantsville, West Virginia - Saturday, December 06, 2003 at 21:07:01 (EST)
Glad to see my beloved Richwood moving into the 21st century. Great looking site. Enjoying it every day or so.
David Thomas Smithson <smithson7sunlitsurf.com>
Marlinton, West Virginia - Monday, December 01, 2003 at 08:45:23 (EST)
The pictures of the flood made my heart heavy......I remember so well the '54 flood. I have many pictures of that flood taken by my father who was the owner and editor of the Nicholas Republican newspaper. I remember watching Dr. Bill McClung dive into the rough waters from the atop of Hewitt Motors, to swim to the hospital across the street, in order to deliver a baby! I will never forget having to get those awful "shots" to prevent possible illnesses! I love Richwood and will always think of it as "home" no matter where I hang my hat. My only regret is that my children didn't have the pleasure of growing up in Richwood..... a town full of love and heart. Hello to all the wonderful friends from Richwood!
Lynn Crislip Durham <lcdurhamaol.com>
Durham, North Carolina - Sunday, November 30, 2003 at 18:42:27 (EST)
Just another Nicholas Countian stopping by to say "Hi". And may God Bless all that believe in Him!
Brenda Kyle
- Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 23:05:30 (EST)
I have visited your area and think you have the most beautiful mountains I have ever seen. I am so sorry about the flood. My paster told us of your devastation and we sent some relief. I just hope it helped some .You are in our prayers.God Bless you
Bev Bumgarner <jada57charter.net>
Granite Falls, North Carolina - Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 20:08:22 (EST)
Hello Everyone! I left Richwood to go home on april 20, 2003 and I miss all my friends very very much. Anyone who reads this that knows me please email me. Sorry about all the rain, at least its not snow like up here! Signed Laura Tredway (New York Hillbilly)
Laura E. Tredway <breakinballs1980yahoo.com>
Cuba, New York - Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 19:05:06 (EST)
I was born in Richwood, in "Little Italy" but moved to Holcomb at a very early age. Went to Dain grade school, and Fenwick, then Richwood High School, where I spent 4 of the best years of my life. I get back as much as I can, because it is the most beautiful area I have ever seen.
Ray"Junior" Brown <brblasteraol.com>
Raleigh, North Carolina - Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 15:56:30 (EST)
HI all. Great site! Was sadden about the flood but am greatful everyone was safe. You are all still in my prayers. I lived in Richwood until 95 and have a lot of great memories. Most will remember me as L. Woods. Richwood is a great place!
Leslie (Fowler) Campbell <ldfowler27yahoo.com>
Whitman, W. Va. - Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 15:27:58 (EST)
I was born and raised in Richwood and graduated from RHS. I have lived in California for 26 years and never have I considered California my home. My heart will always be in Richwood with all my family and my memories. I Love Richwood!
Kathy (KING) James <Bunnybutt43yahoo.com>
Santee, California - Thursday, November 27, 2003 at 15:49:16 (EST)
Some friends found me on your guestbook & got in touch, we hadn't seen each other for 40+ yrs. Cant thank you enought. We are going to meet at the Laurel Reunion in the summer, isnt that wonderful. This has been good for all Richwooders & friends.
Katherine'Green' Mullens <aldenmullensaol.com>
Warren, Ohio -Thanks to the USA - Thursday, November 27, 2003 at 03:18:55 (EST)
Thanks to all the work you have done for us Richwooders & friends.Friends I hadnt seen for 40+ yrs got in touch with me & we are planning to see each other at the Laurel reunion. Cant thank you enough. Katherine 'Green' Mullens.aldenmullensaol.com
Katherine 'Green' Mullens <aldenmullensaol.com>
Warren., Ohio - Thursday, November 27, 2003 at 03:09:51 (EST)
Great site! Loved all of the old pictures and recognizing many names from the guest book. My family owned and operated Prelaz's Restaurant - Best food ever! Would love to see pictures of it as Prelaz's and pre 1960 when it was called the Liberty Restaurant. Also would enjoy seeing pictures of the Rainbow Grill, Pics of Holy Family Grade School, the spring basketball games, and The News Stand. What a time. What a place!
Bertie Stanley WalL <bertiewallyahoo.com>
Summersville, West Virginia - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 21:00:57 (EST)
I was born in the front room at 84 front st. That was my grandparants home R L Gillispy.
Donald Johnson <TrucksdonAOL.COM>
Akron, Ohio - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 19:47:23 (EST)
So sorry to hear about the floods. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's hand be over you during this time.
Angel Rose <bajheerahotmail.com>
Sutton, West Virginia - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 19:20:32 (EST)
Sorry it's flooding there, I am happily able to inform you the SUN IS SHININ' in North Carolina, been 90 most of the week. ( For November, that's unusual. ) Hope everyone is safe and sound! As the old saying goes... "I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS!"... but please try to dry it up first! Good Luck, God Speed, and GOD BLESS, and FEMA will take care of the rest.
Kristen Alderman Armstrong <lady_jackexcite.com>
Seven Lakes, North Carolina - Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at 23:35:30 (EST)
The pics are great!!!! My best friend is from there.. Linda Johnston
Donna King
- Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at 21:45:11 (EST)
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Richwood (my home town) My Church, Lakeview Baptist of Vermilion, Oh. , went to help with disaster relief, but I am not sure where. I certainly hope some kind of assistance comes your way. God Bless... Rita
Rita Hart <rita_harthmis.org>
Vermilion, Ohio - Monday, November 24, 2003 at 10:00:02 (EST)
A big South Carolina hello to all my friends in West Virginia! I was sad to see the pictures of the flooding, but I know we've been there before and we will recover. It was fun sharing some of the other pictures with my friends and co-workers here and describing the places. Although my husband, Brian, (who by the way is a Richwood High School graduate like myself) and I call South Carolina home we will always consider places like Richwood and our hometown Craigsville home too. Hope to see my friends again aound the Christmas holidays! If you read this, I send my love and hugs and kisses from Lauren and Grayson too! I miss you!
Caryn (Frazer) Graham <caryn.grahamsealedair.com>
Blacksburg, South Carolina - Monday, November 24, 2003 at 09:28:24 (EST)
Hi. So sorry about the floods in Richwood. Sure hope it gets cleaned up and come back together safe and sound. I grew up there, graduated in 1955 and love to come "home" for a visit after living away from there since graduation. Now live in Delaware, near the Ocean and love it. Love Richwood and it's people though. God Bless and take care of each other.
Frances "Hall" Harvey <harv0969earthlink.net>
Greenwood, Delaware - Monday, November 24, 2003 at 08:53:50 (EST)
I'm so sorry to hear of the flood in Richwood. Every current Richwooder is in my thoughts and prayers. My mother works at the Nursing home in town and was concerned the state would close down the nursing home because of the flood. Anybody have any info on that? I haven't been able to get through to Richwood by phone since Thursday. Anyhow... I miss Richwood and can't wait to come for a visit.
Brian VanArsdale <bman0808yahoo.com>
Bowling Green, Kentucky - Monday, November 24, 2003 at 02:32:27 (EST)
I was born in Richwood and lived there on Maple Street until our family moved to Oregon in 1953.
Judy (Gainer) Van Zee <mvanzeemsn.com>
Salem, Oregon - Monday, November 24, 2003 at 00:08:01 (EST)
Class of l953 Richwood High School
Carol Williams Russell <CRussell35aol.com>
Scott Depot, West Virginia - Sunday, November 23, 2003 at 21:08:51 (EST)
We're still here after 2003 flood.To all the wonderful people who helped in anyway--We thank you and god bless you.
Bob Kutcher
Richwood, WV. - Sunday, November 23, 2003 at 20:56:22 (EST)
I am so sorry it took the flood for me to visit your site. The pictures were very sad. My parents have pictures of a flood that took place in Richwood in the early 1900's and it looks just as devastating now as then. You have developed a wonderful site that I will visit often. I can go "home" now whenever I want.
Judy McCroskey Johnson <jdajohnshotmail.com>
Williamstown, WV US - Sunday, November 23, 2003 at 20:54:40 (EST)
Hi, I grew up in Richwood. One of the Bennett Girls from 'UP 'ROUND THE RIVER'. I've lived in Montana for 35 years, but have made it home almost every summer to enjoy the hills, and up round the river again. My younger sister, Linda, has moved back there, and at the moment is swinging a shovel to try to clear all the mud from the flood of this past week. (NOV 19, 2003) (Go Linda!) No matter where I live, Richwood will always be home, and I'm praying for you. - Phyllis
Phyllis (Bennett) Rowe <phylrowetgrsolution.net>
Colstrip, Montana - Sunday, November 23, 2003 at 20:09:59 (EST)
This is a reply to Julie Gertz of Ohio. Your grandfather and my father are first cousins. My aunt Edna says he was her favorite cousin. His mother, Aunt Lou, was a favorite among her nieces and nephews. I grew up hearing many wonderful stories about her. Her first marriage was to a Lucas who would have been his father. Her second marriage was to George Cutlip in Richwood. My grandmother, Maggie Shaver McCroskey, was her sister. We have lots of genealogy info that we have been gathering, please email. My family would love to hear from you.
Judy Johnson <jdajohnshotmail.com>
Williamstown, W. Va. - Sunday, November 23, 2003 at 20:07:30 (EST)
This is for Julie Gertz in Ohio. Please email me. My father is a first cousin to your grandfather. My aunt who is now 95 says that was her favorite cousin and has many happy memories to relate. Lou Lucas and my grandmother were sisters. If you are interested in genealogy, we have lots of info for you. We have traced this side of the family back to Jamestown in 1607. Your great grandmother, Lou was a favorite among her nieces and nephews, we grew up hearing many wonderful stories about her.
Judy Johnson <jdajohnshotmail.com>
Williamstown, WV. - Sunday, November 23, 2003 at 19:50:24 (EST)
I was saddened to learn of the Flood in Richwood and to just now look as these pictures....it brought back memories of the Flood in the 50's when I lived there....it was terrible then so I can imagine what it's like today. I pray for everyone in Richwood.
Toby "Skidmore" Folks <alandtobyaol.com>
Spotsylvania, Virginia - Sunday, November 23, 2003 at 16:41:09 (EST)
What a GREAT site! My brother, Doyle Coakley, sent me info on it. It is really hard to tell someone how beautiful West Virginia is - now, thanks to this site, I can show them. The pictures are amazing ......
Kathy (Coakley) Maddux <kathy0744prodigy.net>
Newman, California - Sunday, November 23, 2003 at 02:13:57 (EST)
Richwood is home to many of my family members. (I have probably visited the Richwood area every year of my life.) And even lived up Little Laurel Rd. as a young child, before moving to Ravenswood and then Warren, Ohio. I have never heard of a town that has so many reunions and home comings. Have you??? I think it's great!!! So until the next KEFFER REUNION or HART REUNION , I'm wishing everyone else a good time at your family reunion....WHERE ELSE...BUT IN RICHWOOD WEST VIRGINIA. See ya, Tammy
Tammy (Mullens)Ady <Btam80aol.com>
Warren, Ohio - Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 20:22:52 (EST)
I just wanted to extend my prayers to everyone back home. I hadn't realized how terrible the flood had hit there until my cousin told me that you had pictures on the site. I would also like to thank whoever linked something I said in one of my posts to some really amazing pics of the Fall there! I hope all of you are safe and that Richwood rebuilds better than ever.
Rhonda <theshoppingbinyahoo.com>
- Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 16:12:20 (EST)
Would just like to say hello to everyone back home and would like to say how sorry I was to hear about the flood I remember the one in the 50's it was bad. Hope evryone makes out ok. I think of Richwood a lot and always get homesick in the fall of the year. It's a beautiful place to be from.
Sharon (Parker) Westfall <PANDABEAR4301WMCONNECT.COM>
Lorain, Ohio - Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 15:28:08 (EST)
Just a little extra help: Our Heavenly Father we ask you to bless and keep the good people of Richwood and Nicholas County. Lord you have written that those who suffer long shall be blessed. Lord you know the needs of these people. Lord you are a provider of all things great and small. Lord I pray that you bless and keep each of them in your loving arms. In Jesus name we pray Amen
Jim McCracken <rebeljimneklen.net>
Buckhannon, West Virginia - Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 01:23:49 (EST)
Would like to hear from old friends and classmates
Doyle Coakley dcoakley richwood wv. com
Cowen, W. Va. - Friday, November 21, 2003 at 22:51:56 (EST)
My prayers are with all of you who are suffering from the water situation. I do remember the floods of the 50's and remember the devestation that it caused. Richwood will survive. "God Bless You All"
Betty (Cornell) Barker <betty.jimstarpower.net>
Leesburg, Virginia - Thursday, November 20, 2003 at 22:49:06 (EST)
I just wanted to say I hope the rains do not hurt Richwood too much..
Dale Russell <mustangerp5laol.com>
Ravenna, Ohio - Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 15:08:38 (EST)
Would some one tell me how to get in touch with Mark Ramano. I read that he is making a book about the Richwood area. I would like to get one.Thanks Bill
Bill Johnson <snuffy4719hotmail.com>
Cottageville, West Virginia - Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 01:36:23 (EST)
I just wanted to mention that there is a Yahoo Richwood site for anyone who would like to join. I moderate the site but it basically runs itself. There are plenty of places for you to post pics, etc if you would like. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ richwood wv.
Rhonda Hamon G. <theshoppingbinyahoo.com>
- Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 18:30:33 (EST)
Just a quick hello to everyone from back home. With the Fall weather here nothing is more memorable than the color of the mountains on all my long walks. Hinkle Mountain was the most serene and beautiful place to spend time and its a fond memory. I do wish the economy was better so more people could live there. God bless you all!
Rhonda Hamon G. <theshoppingbinyahoo.com>
- Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 18:27:37 (EST)
Hello Richwood, I am not sure if anyone will remember me, I lived in Richwood for a few years in the late 70's and attended RHS there for that period of time. I then moved back there again in the early 90's for about a year. I found your site, and started remembering what it was like to live there. My mother was born and raised there, she was Mary Lee Meadows, related to Charles Meadows that was very well known when he was alive. If anyone remembers me or my mother, please email me and tell me what you remember, would love to touch base with old friends, and relatives that are still there. dfh24691bellsouth.net
Sandra Edwards <dfh24691bellsouth.net>
MT. HOLLY, NC. - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 10:32:44 (EST)
Has anyone heard if WVAR is coming back on the air anytime soon?
Jimmy Given
Richwood, WV. - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 05:01:22 (EST)
Does anyone have a current address or phone # for Shelva Green, Class of '58? Think she married Charles W. Robinson. I enjoy the website and appreciate those who maintain it.
Lou <Deedee809hotmail.com>
CA. - Saturday, November 08, 2003 at 23:06:41 (EST)
Dear Richwooders, I recently visited your town looking for the death date of my great grandfather, Anton Boskovic. After speaking to various persons who were all extremely nice to me, I visited Holy Family church and the parish priest there located the information for me. Anton Boskovic had died on April 19, 1909. I enjoyed my two days visiting your town and meeting many wonderful and helpful persons. My great grandfather worked for Richwood Cherry River Boom and Lumber Company until his death. According to his death record he lived at Camp 34. I hope to return to Richwood in the spring, after the snow season has subsided, to try and locate that site. If anyone of you who are reading this message know where Camp 34 may be located please send me an e-mail message. Thank you all! Hvala lepa! I am a descendant of two Slovenian families Sutej and Boskovic, I know very little of the language but try to use the little that I do know. Betty Ann Murphey
Betty Ann Murphey <BM507STOYJUNO.COM>
Somerset, PA. - Thursday, November 06, 2003 at 13:59:10 (EST)
Signed the guest book the other day but came back with a question I hope somebody can answer. I started school on Fenwick Mountain. It was a one room school called "TOAD". Does anybody know how the school got it's name?
Brenda Collins Dillon <brendacollinsdilloncomcast.net>
Assonet, Massachusetts, 02702 - Wednesday, November 05, 2003 at 20:31:34 (EST)
I have never been to Richwood, but I was born and raised in Belle, W. Va. and have traveled all around West Virginia. So I can imagine what Richwood is like the whole state is beautiful.
Bobby Westmoreland
Grove, OK. - Monday, November 03, 2003 at 23:38:29 (EST)
I'm an old Richwooder, have many fond memories... moved from there in 59'.. broke my heart... I've been back a few times, sad to say the old home town ain't what it used to be.. but it will always remain special in the old ticker.. would like to hear from anyone who may remember the skinny little kid that was always about 2 steps behind "Happy" Schaffer. She worked for Doc. Milroy.... Great site!!
Ron Young <ronmirosaaol.com>
Tenino, Wa. - Monday, November 03, 2003 at 21:55:07 (EST)
To Andrea (Hefner) Ferguson - The book automatically builds new pages for overflow, I found your entry on page 11 2nd from the top and on the bottom of the main or current guestbook page, you can click on  and see all entries..... and you can go to richwooders search page and type in a keyword like (Lakeland) and find your entries.
Roger <farmerkatytown.net>
Cincinnati, Ohio - Monday, November 03, 2003 at 11:17:47 (EST)
Go Richwood!!!
Jeffrey W. Bailey <jeffrey.w.baileyus.army.mil>
Atchison, KS. - Monday, November 03, 2003 at 00:46:42 (EST)
Hello Hometowners! I posted once before but noticed it had been excluded. At any rate I would love to hear from anyone who graduated with me in 1985, anyone who remembers my parents Buck and Dean Hefner, and especially anyone who could tell me about the Hefner family. There's hardly any family left who remembers my Grandad Spurgeon ( I think ) "Sam' Hefner and I hardly know any of the elder Hefner's. Thanks for a wonderful way to come home again through this excellent site!
Andrea (Hefner) Ferguson <bellaghiohotmail.com>
Lakeland, FL. - Monday, November 03, 2003 at 00:38:24 (EST)
I love this website.... "kudos" to those who have made it available. I also lived in Richwood during the 50's but didn't get to graduate with the class of '59.... we moved back to Charleston before my junior year.... I was heartbroken that I had to leave the best years of my life and some wonderful kids.... we had so much fun... we made our fun without drugs or booze... we danced our hearts out at the Rainbow Grill, we attended the football and basketball games, we went sleighriding day and night....I remember the flood of '54. I will never forget living there...I go back and go down memory lane.. I've been able to be in touch with a couple of former classmates from the other Richwood website and I cherish that so much, however, I would like to know if anyone out there would know Larry Curry (who lived in Fenwick) Ronnie Chambers, Sheila Greer. When we moved to Richwood we lived overtop the funeral home on Main Street, then we moved to Walnut Street (lived beside of Joel Lee Hicks) then moved on top of Oakford Avenue to the left. (I can't remember the name of the street off of Oakford) I didn't make the band (but I tried), didn't make it as a cheerleader, miss by one vote of being class president (forgot what year) but I did play basketball and was voted best all around player for two years and champion foul shooter for one year... I have a copy of the picture that was in the News Leader showing us getting our medals (which I still have)... Verdie Ransbarger was standing beside me. What great memories! Would love to hear from anyone from the class of '59. Love to everyone in Richwood.... by the way... when we lived there the population was around 5,000 (at least that's what we were told... my stepfather was the manager of the old McClung Hospital at that time)
Toby J. "Skidmore" Folks <www.alandtobyaol.com>
Spotsylvania, VA. - Sunday, November 02, 2003 at 17:06:46 (EST)
I stumbled to to this site and what a suprise. I was born in Richwood at the old McClung Hospital. Even tho I moved away many years ago I still have relatives living in the mountains and a lot of fond memories of my younger days spent on Fenwick Mountain. I have been involved in genealogy for over 30 years. Would love to hear from relatives. Brenda
Brenda Collins Dillon <brendacollinsdilloncomcast.net>
Assonet, Massachusetts, 02702 - Saturday, November 01, 2003 at 14:47:10 (EST)
I check in to see if I know anyone, found several people I know, that made my day. Sorry to say we sold our Little Laurel West Virginia. Property this fall & will miss those who live out of state that have visited us over the years. We will be coming back for the Little Laurel home coming in 2004 & every year to the Cherry River Festival & hope the Richwood ramp dinner & Laurel Baptist Ramp Dinner each year. Check out the calender events & come, all of us former Little Laurel people can still come to Richwood, I sure do. Katherine 'Green' Mullens.
KATHERINE 'GREEN' MULLENS <aldenmullensaol.com>
Warren, Ohio - Saturday, October 25, 2003 at 21:50:18 (EDT)
Really enjoy your site. The pictures of the four seasons of Richwood were outstanding. I woul like to thank the lady shopkeeper on upper main street for allowing me to look at the 1949 yearbook once owned by Edith Buck during the Homecoming. I still miss the hills.
Ken Collins <kdubcollinsvawebtv.net>
- Friday, October 24, 2003 at 11:28:38 (EDT)
This website is wonderful! Richwood is a great little town!
Tammy Hunter <tehuntermountain.net>
Canvas, WV. - Sunday, October 19, 2003 at 18:11:43 (EDT)
Sooo Great to find this site. I grew up in Craigsville. And still call that home! Have lived in Florida for many years, Retired. And haveing the time of my life! But always in the back of my mind. Is I wanna go home! Maby next spring, Gerri ( goldinthimbleaol.com)
Gerri Hall Bennett <goldinthimbleaol.com>
Mulberry, Florida - Sunday, October 19, 2003 at 14:09:28 (EDT)
I grew up in Richwood and it's a safe place to be. I only wish there were more things to do, but at least it's pretty safe and peaceful here. Come say hi to me sometime at Foodland (used to be Donaldson's) I'm the cashier girl...
Emily
Richwood, West Virginia - Sunday, October 19, 2003 at 00:20:26 (EDT)
Lived on Chestnut Street during the 40's. Would like to purchase a copy of my group picture of the first grade at Tannery Grade School during the school year of 49/50. I can be contacted by e-mail.
Stephen Blake <saeblakejuno.com>
Lexington, Ky. - Thursday, October 16, 2003 at 10:44:56 (EDT)
Hello all you Richwood fans. I was born and raised in Richwood until age 11 when Dad moved us to Ft. Lauderdale, FL. been a long journey having lived all over the world and the U.S. since. But I am so pleased and proud to see this website. I so appreciate it and the pride I feel for my hometown is phenomenal. I hope anyone who is interested in talking old times e-mails me. I was born in 1951 at the McClung Hospital and attended Tannery for 5 years. Thanks for the memories. Jeri Bentley
Jaretta (Jeri) Rush(maiden name) <mudrolleyaol.com>
Sandy - Sunday, October 12, 2003 at 23:32:22 (EDT)
Hi Richwooders, past, present and future. I so enjoy reading all the comments about Richwood and I totally agree it was in the 1950's the place to be. I graduated in 1957. Although I haven't been back in years, I still have a very special place in my heart for that beautiful town. Sometimes we leave for what we think is better, but it is not always necessarily so. My parents, Glen and Helen cornell lived in on Main Street until he retired from the mines in the 70's. I'll bet it is beginning to get beautiful there with fall colors, it is beautiful here in Northern Virginia also. To the ones to keep the page going, it is super, thanks.
Betty (Cornell) Barker <betty.jimstarpower.net>
Leesburg, VA. - Friday, October 10, 2003 at 23:21:13 (EDT)
Just logged in to check out the site after a tip from Sonya. It looks wonderful and its nice to see it up and running! Good luck with the site.
Rhonda <rgw-v.a.com (disposable address to avoid Spammers)>
- Wednesday, October 08, 2003 at 18:00:24 (EDT)
What a nice way to go home when you can't really get there! I was born in Richwood and raised there for most of my life. I DO miss home but I was there during the 1993 blizzard and that's what keeps me in FL! I especially would like to get back in touch with my old friends I went to school with there. I graduated from RHS in 1985. Anyone who remembers me can get in touch with me at this e-mail address. I'd love to hear from anyone.
Andrea (Hefner) Ferguson <bellaghiohotmail.com>
Lakeland, FLorida - Wednesday, October 08, 2003 at 01:05:33 (EDT)
My father moved our family from Richwood in 1948 to Wilmingtom Delaware. I was heart broken to leave the beautiful mountains and the wonderful people of Richwood a place I will always call my home. I will always remember the time of my youth and the people in Richwood.
Kenneth J Trescott Jr <Jaxtrfixitaol.com>
Wilmington, DE - Friday, October 03, 2003 at 07:58:42 (EDT)
 I have come across an unused box of clothes pins from the Stelle Wallace Corp, made under the ACME name. I was just wondering if you had any information on the factory in Richwood. Dates of operation ect. I'm just wondering how old my box of clothes pins are??? I will attach a picture. I do have it up on E-bay under vintage clothes pins, or Acme clothes pins. Item number # 2561471114 on E-bay.
Richard C. Townsend <RhodeIslandverizon.net>
Rhode Island (Providence is the capital and the largest city.) - Wednesday, September 28, 2003 at 17:29:28 (EDT)
These photos brought back many happy memories for me. I was born in Richwood, but my family was visitng Herb Krafft (1949)and they stayed 3 years. My parents are not deceased and I am the only sibling who remembers. In the 1960s, Miss World visiting Richwood for their Homecoming. We have photos. I will make a search to pass them on to you.
Jonny Prell (formerly Tomcheck) <jonnyp2core.com>Cleveland, Ohio - Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at 11:46:08 (EDT)
Janet, may be able to help you with some of the names of the Tannery Students 1957. Row 1 #3 J.W. Morris, #5, Freeley Worrell. Row 3 Karen Mullens. Hope this helps, it sure brought back a lot of memories. Thanks for the picture.
Terry Gibbs Fields
Summersville, West Virginia - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 10:39:34 (EDT)
I was told from a very reliable source, that the main studio for WVAR is being moved to Webster Springs. The tower and transmitter will remain on Horse Ridge. The programming will be sent from the new studio location in Webster Springs to the tower/transmiiter site in Richwood via microwave transmission
Jimmy Given
Richwood, W. Va. - Monday, September 22, 2003 at 17:42:52 (EDT)
Was raised up Little Laurel. Would anyone have pictures of the Little Laurel Baptist church or any information about little Laurel Baptist Church.... Is their a church on McCarthy Ave, that is name Little Laurel Baptist church, the only one that I remember was the one up on Little Laruel......Any infor would be greatly appreciated. Thank You..
Hess
Northridge, CA - Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 17:39:10 (EDT)
I'm a former Richwooder and Tioga. I knew I wanted to come back again after I was on this site for a while.... So one day, I will be back.......
Carolyn McClung
Torrance, CA - Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 15:59:14 (EDT)
So many people have been asking about the WVAR radio station. I live right beside the station and the information given to me by one of the stations 1/3 owner is that, they filed with the FCC for silent time off the air, to give them time to rebuild their tower that was taken down by the ice storm we had in Feb. That person also told me that, they only have until Feb, of 2004 to get the tower up and running or they lose their licensing from the FCC.
S. S. SIGLEY
Richwood, WV. - Monday, September 15, 2003 at 18:02:01 (EDT)
I am new to your sight and so tickeled to have found you and wanting any info on my grandfather...He was born in 1903 in Richwood. His mom was Lulu Shaver. I think his dad's name was Preston. I believe his mom and sister's Minnie and Nellie resided on Hinkel Mt. He married Lucy Sparks in May of 1925. They left Richwood for work in Ohio in 1942 taking their three kids...This is a pic of him in 1936 taken in Richwood...
 
Julie Gertz
Ohio - Friday, September 12, 2003 at 04:39:45 (EDT)
Great site, proud to call Richwood home. Great community, wonderful web site. A place anyone should want to live and a web site that informs all about Richwooders. Good job."
Fred and Diana <freddianaearthlink,net>
Portsmouth, NH. - Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 17:17:45 (EDT)
Talking about Hacker Valley, we got a November Ramp Dinner Coming up Soon. For those who may not be aware of it, the dinner is on the first Saturday in November in the gymnasium of the Hacker Valley Elementary School.. For information call the Hacker Valley Elementary School 1-304-493-6488 or Fire Department of Hacker Valley 1-304-493-6470.
Hacker Valley, WV. - Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 16:47:21 (EDT)
Looking for the radio station that played the Holly River Ramblers in the 50's Need copy of the tapes, the fiddle player was my father Ike Fisher of Hacker Valley, Webster County, WV . Can any one help me. A picture of the group would also be appreciated. Thanks
Phyllis Sellers <phyllevaughnnhotmail.com>
Bedford, Pa - Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 14:34:01 (EDT)
Wonderful site. We are thinking about moving to West Virginia, and we are just checking Richwood out.
Larry and Kay Campion
DETROIT, MI - Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 01:07:38 (EDT)
Wow, I am impressed. It's very hard to find sites like this one! A great place to find info and old pictures on Richwood, and it makes you feel that maybe it's not so impossible after all. Thanks Richwooders.....
Vivian Smith <viviansmithaol.com>
Cincinnati, Ohio - Monday, September 08, 2003 at 20:07:28 (EDT)
Just wanted to say hello and thank all for this wonderful site on Richwood. I know it must take alot of time and work to keep it going but Please Keep Going! It brings back wonderful memories of ones youth in Richwood. Thank You!
Shiela Dillard
Fort Wayne, IN - Tuesday, September 02, 2003 at 15:38:42 (EDT)
I am seeking information on the J. Shirley "Red" Young family that lived on West Walnut Street in Richwood. He was the Shop teacher at Richwood High School, Richwood West Virginia for several years.
Tom Bennett <gitomcavvettyahoo.com>
Craigsville, WV - Friday, August 29, 2003 at 23:14:47 (EDT)
Responding to an entry from Sidder Kessler Patrick: I lived on Cherry Street two doors from a Sidder and Joe Kent Kessler during the mid and late '40's. If you were there during this time give me a holler on my e-mail..
Bill Vass <vassbmail.nih.gov>
Bethesda, MD - Monday, August 25, 2003 at 09:18:51 (EDT)
My cousin Janet Boggs Collins sent me this website to look at, my parents Adrian and Beulah Harper Boggs lived in Richwood my father Adrian Boggs graduated from Richwood High School, he followed the Cherry River, Paper Mill, Pulp and Paper Mill Company to a small village named little Richwood Village in Plymouth, North Carolina but returned to West Virginia to South Charleston and later to Teays Valley West Virginia and then to St Albans, he moved out here to New Mexico in 1973 and lived one year had heart disease and only got to enjoy the west for one year he passed away in Feburary 1975. I remember our trips to Richwood
on a regular basis to visit my uncle Stanley and Aunt Marie, have visited Richwood twice since moving out here , A very beautiful place with wonderful memories of childhood visits often. Rebecca ( Beckie ) Boggs Jffers
Rebecca Boggs Jeffers <jefferszianet.com>
Deming, New Mexico 88030 - Monday, August 25, 2003 at 00:37:23 (EDT)
Just got a computer, just read the guestbook pages and it brought back alot of memories. Love to hear from anyone from the Class of 62, or anyone who remembers me or my brother Joe.
Sidder Kessler Patrick <mary3310_mary_6msn.com>
Smithfield, VA - Sunday, August 24, 2003 at 14:47:31 (EDT)
From Southside, was home this summer and only saw two people I knew. That's what happens when you move away and get old. There are so many trees.
Evelena Coffman Dotson <edotsonecarthage.com>
Carthage, Montana - Friday, August 22, 2003 at 22:06:40 (EDT)
While browsing earlier Guestbook entries I read an entry from Roger, Class of '63? Who now lives in Claremont. We also are former Richwooders who live in Claremont. Give us a "holler" Roger.
John & Dorothy
Claremont, - Friday, August 22, 2003 at 14:43:04 (EDT)
Drew up in Fenwick, Grandpa drove the old #3 locomotive ( Shay engine ) for Ely Thomas Lumber Co. Only went to RHS for one year, then moved to Miami, Fla. Great to see this site. Miss West Virginia and will retire there in a few years.
Jo Cassube <sk8rmom99aol.com>
Wichita, Kansas - Monday, August 18, 2003 at 19:55:03 (EDT)
I grew up in Tioga, graduated from RHS in '64. I just found out about this site yesterday from my nephew Mike Mullens. It's great!
Sue (Mullens) O'Bryan
Tucson, AZ - Monday, August 18, 2003 at 12:15:35 (EDT)
Just wanted to alert all of you Nicholas County. folks to the book that will be coming out in the spring called , Nicholas County... The book is being done by a guy by the name of Mark Romano, he also did the Webster County book which is really cool in case you have not seen it yet... I understand that advance orders on the Nicholas County book will be cheaper but am not sure about that yet.. Will post when I find out... It will be a pictorial history of Richwood and surrounding towns... Betsy <betsymaisel13aol.com> - Saturday, August 16, 2003 at 22:52:39 (EDT)
Just stop by searching for a few old friends.
Gary Hicks <gair69yahoo.com>
Arlington, Virginia - Friday, August 15, 2003 at 10:41:38 (EDT)
Hope everyone had a great time at the weeklong celebration.. I'll see you all next year at the festival and we'll make it like old times. I'll see everyone else around hunting season. That is if I can get out of the desert in time.
David Jones <David.jones36us.army.mil>
KUWAIT, - Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at 15:46:17 (EDT)
This is my second visit to this website. It's better than the first. If there is any of my old Faulkner School mates on Hinkle mountain online and reading this, please e-mail me. Thanks webmaster for a fantastic website. It seems we present and former Richwooders love the ol town still..
Dale Russell <mustangerp5laol.com>
Ravenna, Ohio - Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at 12:18:07 (EDT)
Great to be back in Richwood I missed it. People told me it didn't seem like the same town without me something about the absence of a pungent odor? Anyways CRF was great and will be there next year!
Joey Reel
- Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 20:30:53 (EDT)
GREAT WEB SITE
Duke Willis <spwbunsyaol.com>
South Point , Ohio - Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 11:24:38 (EDT)
I love this site more & more. It really is one the most first-rate web sites that I have ever been to. I was born in Richwood & ended up somewhere else in the US at a very very young age. I feel so fortunate that there is somewhere I can go to that lets me see where I came from. I am from Richwood W. VA. & very proud of it. Keep up the good work.
gal20 <Marlborogal20aol.com>
- Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 00:50:34 (EDT)
I too have just discovered this site!! Great stuff!!! Though I was born and raised in Tioga, I graduated From RHS in '74. God do I ever miss WV!!! Thanks for keeping us displaced folks informed!!!
Mike Mullens <mmullenssocket.net>
Columbia, Missouri - Monday, August 11, 2003 at 22:28:58 (EDT)
We were in Richwood on the week-end of the Cherry River Festival. It is going to be our yearly reunion of the Shelton family. Always good to come back to our old home town. Love it!
Norma Shelton Blake <normablakehotmail.com>
New Florence, Pennsylvania - Monday, August 11, 2003 at 11:09:30 (EDT)
Loved the pictures of the parade on Friday and the one on Sat. Hope you will have some more soon. This is a super site.
Judi
Florida - Sunday, August 10, 2003 at 16:04:37 (EDT)
Looking for relatives of the Hunt Family. Cecil, Arson, Junior, Audrey Hunt Spencer. Also any information on Kenneth Jackie Spencer And his Sister Edith Spencer. Appreciate any help any one can provide. Thank you. Carolyn HUnt
Carolyn Mourey Hunt <carolynsuehuntmsn.com>
- Sunday, August 10, 2003 at 10:13:05 (EDT)
Thanks for the info on WVAR. We need our own radio station back! Maybe someone out there has some old pics of the station!? Enjoy the Fest! Hope to see some pics of the fest on here! Great site keep up the good work!
Darrell
Richwood W. Va., - Friday, August 08, 2003 at 12:29:41 (EDT)
Just found this site, nice. Love to hear from old Richwood people. Went to Holy Family Catholic School until 1952 then we moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. and then dam I came back in 1972. Guess you can't take the mountians out of a boy
Bob Dilley <dilleybobcharter.net>
St. Albans, West Virginia 25177 - Friday, August 08, 2003 at 08:21:36 (EDT)
Love the site and this town!!!. For those of you wondering about WVAR radio. Their radio tower collapsed during the ice storm back in Feb. knocking them off the air. As far as I know, a new tower has not been built. The owners had applied for permission from the fcc on 4/16/03 (2 months after the fact)to be silent for 6 months. This gives the station owner time to erect a new tower. According to my calculations 6 months is up in September. We lost our local paper again, are we going to lose our radio station? I hope WVAR is back on soon.
Jimmy Given <jimmyezla.net>
Richwood, West Virginia 26261 - Friday, August 08, 2003 at 05:42:11 (EDT)
The BIG event is happening at Richwood this week. Cherry River Festival Richwood WV. ( August 3-9 2003 ) Celebrate the Cherry River and southern Alleghenies. A street fair, rides, live music, arts exhibits To find out more, call 304-846-6790 or visit www.richwood wv.com for the 2003 Cherry River Festival Schedule oF Events
I just found your website and was so happy. Since my Dad and Mom [Hyer and Gladys Sutton] passed on I don't get over there often, but will always be home. I miss all the people there and have great memories of growing up there. Someone was asking about Helen Long, Cook. She is in NC. near Raliegh-Durham and Othella Holder, Hilton is near Ravenswood,WV. I have Helen's address. Barbara Hilton, Thayer lives about four miles from me. We talk every few days. Keep up the good work.
Patricia Sutton, Swecker <wandpsmeer,net>
Dailey, West Virginia (26259) - Thursday, August 07, 2003 at 08:44:44 (EDT)
Great website !! Brings back many fond memories of growing up in Richwood.
Darell W. Rice <drice636cs.com>
Brooksville, Florida - Thursday, August 07, 2003 at 08:38:04 (EDT)
Today I found your website, and I could not pull myself away. Seeing some of the old pictures brought back many memories, and also raised questions. My Grandparents, Arthur and Elizabeth [Sparks] Bailey, and their two grown children, moved to Richwood from the community of Persinger in 1938. They bought the house at 63 East Cranberry Street. One of the children was my Mother. Her name was Manella, but her nickname was Nellie, or Nell. The other child was Mom's older brother, Earl "Hickory" Bailey. Mom worked at the Pin Mill during the 40's (the world’s largest clothes pin factory), so the picture of Clothes Pin Factory Workers on your website drew my attention. I wish I knew when that picture was taken, but by the looks of it, it very well could have been in the 40's, while Mom worked there. I wish I could zoom in on some of those faces. Perhaps someone knows who they are. My fondest memories of Richwood are when Mom, Dad, and I traveled out there from Milwaukee during summer vacations in the 50's to visit Uncle Earl. Those were the best of times. The town seemd so alive and vibrant in those days. The whistle at the Big Mill really got your attention. When trains were leaving town, you knew it! The sounds echoed for miles around. I spent some time in Richwood during the late 50's and early 60's. I went to school at Milltown during that time. Clyde Marsh was the Principal then. Miss Hollingsworth taught 3rd grade, Mrs Booher fourth, and Miss Boso (I think that was her name) 5th. My Mom passed away January 19th 1960. She is buried at Mt View Memorial Park on Hinkle Mountain. My Uncle Earl passed away in 1987. I scattered his ashes at a place on Hinkle Mountain known to me as the Hickory Flats. An avid hunter, it's a place Uncle Earl often went to exercise his dogs. There is a shooting range there where we often went for target practicing. Thanks for the [good] memories, Richwood!
Ken Broshofske <kdzerociecenet.com>
Wednesday, August 06, 2003 at 19:41:25 (EDT)
Wow, I am impressed. It's very hard to find sites like this one! A great place to find info on Richwood, and it makes you feel that maybe it's not so impossible after all. Thank you soooo much 4 the web site its awsome.
Jackie Simon <jsimon23hotmailcom>
Cincinnati, OH USA - Wednesday, August 06, 2003 at 15:35:37 (EDT)
Liked to hear from anyone who remembers me, I lived up Little Laurelwhen younger, I see some of the people who use to live up Laurel and Richwood. Wondered what happened to all those people, be nice to hear from Maryann Foley, Annlea Hammons, even some of the fellows, maybe we could plan to meet at one of the Cherry River Festivals & talk about old times. Katherine 'Green' Mullens
Katherine Green <aldenmullensaol.com>
Warren, Ohio
I grew up in the Fenwick and Richwood area... RHS grad-1957... This is a great web-site... Lots of memories... Richwood was sure a great place to grow up... I have enjoyed reading the comments and recognize lots of names and wonder about others... Nina Hyer, Betty Jo and Othella Holder, Helen Long, Boots Cornell ??? Freddie Brooks, Allen Porter... What about it, folks, does anybody know them or where they are ??? Thanks, keep up the good work...
Marcaleen Blake Seddens <grandmarshwnm.net>
Memphis, Tennessee
It is festival week there and I really do miss the fun that I've had there in the past. I haven't been able to attend the fun for the last two years but I'll be there next year. I hope this note finds everyone doing well and I'll see you soon
David Jones <david.jones36us.army.mil>
Kuwait -
Can't make it home for the big event! Sure hope someone has the sense to take lots of pics and post them here. Looked for events list but cannot locate it! Great site! Keep up the good work and enjoy the fest! Hello to all at the pool room!
Diane
Nashville, Tennesee
Great site! Hope someone will think to take some photos of the main events during the big fest and post them here! Going to be out of town wedding! Keep up the good work on your site! Enjoy the Fest! The Gang of Riverside Drive, you must be a oldie, I live on Riverside Drive and honestly, I don't remember any of those names on Riverside Drive
Richwooder
Riverside Drive, Richwood WV. 26261
Really great site! Love Richwood
Marie Carr Tinney <marietinneyhotmail.com>
Richwood, WV.
Anyone remember The White House On Oakford Avenue? Use to go there for lunch. Three dogs and a soda 50 cents! Anyone have any pictures of the White House On Oakford Avenue! Enjoy the fest!
Bob
Morgantown, West Virginia
PS. Use to be a store close to Kraft Ford I think it was Doss's Store? Keep up the great work and hope to see some pictures of the 2003 festival here! Go Mountaineers!
Bob
Hello to all in Richwood! Just found the site and its great! Will not be able to come to the big event but I also hope pictures of the 2003 Cherry River Fest will be posted. Have one of those great hot dogs for me! Enjoy the festivial!!!!
Dennis Quade (not the actor)
Fairmont, W. Va.
Great site. Looking for anyone who was in grade school at Richwood from 1939 until 1944 or 1945. Thanks
Joyce Ackerman <ackerman25juno.com>
This is a great web page. I still have many good friends in Richwoodas well as lots of memories. I will not be able to attend the Cherry Festival but I hope the webmaster or someone will take lots of pictures of various events and post them here if at all possible! Keep up the good work on your site and thanks for helping to make wonderful memories.
Sandra Hess
Danville, VA.
I was born in Richwood in 1946. I believe that I still have family living in Richwood. I would be related to the children of Mildred and Jesse Blake, also to the children of Kathleen and Bud Barker. Mildred and Kathleen were sisters to my father Richard Glen Black. If anyone has any information on my family please contact me. Thank You. Nancy A. Petrycki, P.O. Box 46, Marienville, PA. 16239
Nancy (Black) Petrycki <sblakecohencpa.com>
Marienville, PA
Hope you will be able to put up some pics of the fest! I will not be able to attend but would love to see some pics of all the events on this web page! Thanks keep up the great work!
Mary Rose
Dayton, Ohio
The BIG event is just around the corner now! Like to take this opportunity of wishing the class of 63's the best reunion every...... Be safe and do have a great time at the 40th Reunion this August 2003 ....... Have a great weekend of fun and togetherness.
Great looking site.
Steve "Monkey" Khuri <monkeywvaol.com>
Richwood, West Virginia
We will be coming home to visit next week. I hope to see some familiar faces around town. I'm bringing a couple that haven't spent much times in the hills. This web site brings back many fond memories of the good old days growing up in the heyday of Richwood. Hope the class of "63 has a good time at their reunion. Gary
Gary Cumberledge <garyjancpeoplepc.com>
Federalsburg, Maryland
Now you done it, you have created a time machine, and it's take you back to the world of are youth, as a formal Richwooder, born and raised, that town holds many a memory of my childhood days, my best time was going to Tannery Grade School and the friends I had, like Randy (mousie), Buddy, Ray, Authur, we were the the gang of Riverside Drive, thanks for the memories, and thanks for a website that takes us back home.
Tony Ignatious <aignatiousexcite.com>
Houston, Texas
Great site. I am not exactly a Richwood girl but I went to Richwood High School for four years and had a ball while I was there. They was happy years for me. I loved the Grill and I went to the movies there. We are having a class reunion, 40th, and in my mind I am not old enough to be having it. I think who ever done this web site is a special person. Keep up the good work. I guess I am Richwooder by choice because I grew up in Leivasy.
Shirley O'Dell Boone <anniej_5yahoo.com>
Quinwood, West Virginia
Thanks for the information on the movie house...I remembr now! Guess I'm geting old. This is a great web site! I wish I had some pics to submit but like many I have lost them or misplaced them somewhere over the years. This changes but memories remain the same! Keep up the great work and enjoy the 2003 fest!
Joe
Beckley, West Virginia
Just wanted to say hi to everyone which I am not sure who most of you are. Richwood is still a great place to visit and I try to come back every so often, especially in the fall to see the leaves there. I really miss that place sometimes and it has so many memories for me even though it wasn't that long ago I was living there and graduating (1994). Oh well, time flies and I love the town I live in now! My wife and I both have attended Marshall University and are doing very well. We do plan on living in WV (Huntington) for the rest of our lives provided there is work. We really love this state and have really grown an appreciation for it as we get a little older. I am super pumped for football season as the Thundering Herd continue their dominance and will march on to another exciting season!! GO HERD!! Take Care!!!
Eric and Beth Kutcher <ekherdyahoo.com>
Huntington, West Virginia
To Ny NY the name of the restaurant attached to the Northern Hotel was called The Northern Restaurant. My mother Sally Hosey ran it from about 1958 to 1965. She then moved to the Oakford Restaurant and ran it several years for Mr. Baber. I remember the Northern Restaurant especially the old jukebox, I remember the year Rick Nelson came out with the song Hello Mary Lou, my mother had a waitress by the name of Mary Lou, and that song was played over and over, man what a song. My mom always had the best french fries, and hamburgers of any place in town at the time. I remember when Richwood was a place where you didn't have to worry about your kids, locking your door, or you car. Most kids had two or three mothers, and fathers. I know i had my mother and father and several of the neighbors claimed me as their son. as did my mother and father claimed other kids in the neighborhood. I love going back to Richwood, and go back as much as possible.
Carl Hosey <Hos7Caaol.com>
Williamsburg, Vaginia
Greetings: I have many fond memories of Richwood. My uncle Mark Neal had a grocery store there for years. He had the coldest pop I ever drank. I lived at Charmco but we often visited Richwood. The band festivals at the Armory were a blast. Mark's wife Helen was a great lady. However, I did not like it when she insisted on calling me Frederick.
Fred L. Neal <Plgrm16204uaol.com>
Debary, Florida
This is just to let everyone know that the Class of 63 is holding a silent auction on August the 1st and 2 nd. This is being held to raise money for the class but also money for the alumni scholarship fund... Richwood collectibles plus lots more will be displayed in the window of the Country Lane Flower Shop on upper main... Stop by, take a look and go in and place your bid... Jewelry handcrafted from pieces of stained glass rescued from the old Methodist Church, Richwood tote bags, pieces of history from our great little town...Place your bid early, auction will end on Saturday afternoon.. See ya soon Betsy
Betsy <betsymaisel13aol.com>
Annapolis, Maryland
I was very happy to see the picture of the Ritzy Rae. My Mom, Thelma Cottrell was the owner in the fifties. She made the best hot dogs! I remember Stafford Starcher and John"Montana" McClure helped her when she needed assistance with anything. Happy memories.
Patty Price <calamitywvyahoo.com>
Richwood, West Virginia
Judie Dalton do you have that old Tannery Postcard that you got from your aunt, This would be the site you need to put in on.....
Sincerely, Richwooder
Richwood, WV.
To NY NY I mother Sally Hosey operated the restaurant by the Northern Hotel in the early sixties up until not just sure when she gave it up. I know I worked there in the sixties but guess I never knew what the name was. I think we just called it the Old Northern Restaurant. Don't remember any big guy or a Indian woman.
Judi <Jaltieraol.com>
I was thrilled to learn of the Richwood website and enjoyed reading all the comments. Growing up on Riverside Drive, attending Tannery Grade School, and Richwood High School was such a fun time. Going home for lunch or walking in a row to the old gyn basement to eat lunch is a fond memory. Also what about those grade school basketball tournaments! What fun we had! Attending Richwood High School was such fun. All the teachers were wonderful! I remember some of the boys would not behave in Mrs. Woodyard's class one day and she said it was a blackboard jungle. I remember the time Mr. Dean came down to our room and grabbed one of the boys and held him up against the blackboard until he apologized for his behavior? As a retired school teacher, I wish we had a lot more Mr. Dean's out there today! Another memory I have is when a group of us girls united to protest the fact that we could not wear blue jeans to school but the boys could. We marched into Mr. Dean's office and demanded that we be allowed to wear them. (we were early women libbers--go girls!!) He refushed, so we did it anyway. After our protest, he finally gave in and allowed us to wear them on Fridays only. Those were the days!
Carol Nelson Bjork <bjorkfcnaol.com>
Inwood, West Virginia
Hi Folks, My name Jim Music age 63 born 1939, Father (Earl Music) Mother- (Roxie Green) My was in the 3C's we lived back on Horse Ridge, Will anwer all E-Mail. Luv Richwood, WV.
William (Jim) Music <jsmusicwoh.rr.com>
Urbana, Ohio
Answers to some questions? Joe, Beckley, WV. -- The theatre was the Auditorium not the Alpine and yes many a movie drown out because of the fire trucks. Daniel, Ft. Worth, Texas - -Jim Wolverton is a retired judge and lives in Summersville. Reddie, Albq., NM. -- Who could forget the Rainbow Grill. Dom and Agnes Girondo (spelling?) owned the place. My mother graduated RHS in 1943 and she grew up at the Grill. I graduated in 1963 (40th Reunion next week-end) and I grew up there. We ate lunch there at noon when we went to the high school. Dom and Agnes made us toe the line when we were there or you were made to leave. To bad the teens of Richwood don't have a Rainbow Grill. By the way it is now a church. Former Richwooder, NY., NY. -- The hotel you are talking about was the Northern but I don't remember the name of the resturant. When the hotel shut down so did the resturant. It late was a Recruiting Station for the USMC and other branches of the service. Richwood of the 40's, 50's,& 60's was just the perfect place to children to grow up. We created our own fun and we did it without drugs or boozes. Oh how I miss those days!
Judy Hollifield Wright <lumberjack63rhshotmail.com>
Rolla, Missouri
Those were great pictures. I ate a few times at the Ritzy with the few pennies that my folks gave me for lunch. Between what my cousin had in his pocket and I had in mine we'd buy a hot dog and a coke and then split everything down the middle. That's why I was so thin in High School we had coupe (black Chevrolet, I think) like the ones in the picture. They do take me back to younger years although the town does not look so bright and cheerful as I remember it. The old pics tend to make things look darker than they are. The building to the left of the Star Theater, about three-four stores down was the firehouse and it had a movie theater above it also. The Star, however, was a real luxury movie house... plus seats, beautiful lobby and etc, -- at least that is what it felt like to us who had never been out of Richwood before. Two ladies (can't remember their names now) who live next to us down on Riverside Drive worked in the store (one name was Lena, I think) and would give comic books that were to be thrown away. In those days, the top half of the cover was cut off and returned to the publishers while the store could get rid of the comics as they saw fit, just could not sell them. I also remember that the five and dime had oiled wooden floors. Great store, one of the biggest in town. Somewhere on that street further to the left of the firehouse, I believe, was small little men's store where I bought my first suit, grey. Thanks for sharing. Brings back a lot of memories. You're doing a real service for us Richwooders'
Keith
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Answers to some questions! Joe, Beckley, WV. -- The theatre was the Auditorium not the Alpine and yes many a movie was drown out because of the firetrucks. Daniel, Ft. Worth, Tx. -- Jim Wolverton is a retired judge and now lives in Summersville. Freddie, Albq, NM. -- Who could ever forget the Rainbow Grill. Dom and Agnes Girondo (spelling?) ran the place and what a place it was to teens. To bad there aren't more places like that for teens now. Dom and Agnes made us tow the line and we either behaved or you were put out. They were great people. That's also where we ate lunch at noon when we were at the high school. Former Richwooder, NY., NY. -- I know the resturant you are talking about but can't remember the name. Hotel was the Northern. After the hotel shut down the resturant became a US Marine Corp Recruiting Station and I think also recruiting for other branches of the service. The Richwood of the 40's, 50's & 60's when we made our own fun without drugs, booze and we really enjoyed ourselves.
Judy Hollifield Wright <lumberjack63rhshotmail.com>
Rolla, Missouri
I remember the Alpine Movie Theathre. Fire Dept was underneath. Sometimes while watching a movie you could hear the truck leave on a call. It was down from GC Murphy. Great pictures!
Joe
Beckley, W. Va.
Love the site! Does anyone know what happened to Jim Wolvaton. He was a lawyer there in Richwood. just wondering. I will for sure be back to this site.
Daniel
Fort Worth, Texas
I was just wondering do you or anyone know about the Rainbow Grill. Its where all the kids went to dance after football games. It was next to the old high school also. Oh by the way amazing site. Hats off to the inventor or inventors!
Freddie
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Aboustly love it! I have a triva Question though. What ever happened to the resturant that was next to the hotel that was on Main Street. Around the time frame of mid to late 60's. A mother & daughter ran it together. Daughter was married to a big man there in Richwood & his mother was Indian or at least thats what he said. I will be back to find the answer to this historical Richwood question. Keep up the good work!
former Richwooder
New York , NY.
An outstanding success! This is a great web page. The best there has ever been on West Virginia! I love it. Cant wait to see what else you add to it. By the way Love the little girl by the computer.
Sally <MarlboroGal20aol.com>
Hollywood, California
Love visiting the Richwood site. It is very nice, I would love to see more pictures of Milltown School. I attended it for eight years but do not have any pictures. I live in Craigsville but return to Richwood often to see family. It will be home forever. Thanks Frances for the e-mail and the sight.
Masrgaret Russell <lousellwirefire.com>
Craigsville, West Virginia
Trout fishing memories on the Cherry River, I fished around the Cherry River in 1993. Did you know The Cherry River begins as two streams, the North Fork Cherry River and the South Fork of Cherry River, each begin in Pocahontas County and flows west-northwestwardly across northern Greenbrier County before converging in Nicholas County at the City of Richwood. The water weren't but a little more than knee to hip deep and between 20 to 60 feet across in most areas, and we went ramp hunting up the hill side and I might add that it was extremely good ramp hunting too. Nothing like catching a few trout, stuffing them full of ramps and butter, wrapping them in foil (seal the top and side edges} and griddle them directly over hot coals or you can brush the fish with butter or make your own marinade. Cook about 4 inch from hot coals 5 minutes. Turn; brush with butter or marinade, cook 5 minutes longer. Fish is done when it flakes easily with fork. I'm not too sure if you would like the ramps but I think their nothing better for seasoned good trout and I like the off aromas that can add to the flavor. We left Richwood with some super fishing memories, and newly formed life-long friendships.
Anthony <anthony-IIroadrunner.net>
Kansas City, Missouri
I have roots in Richwood and Nicholas County and it is really wonderful to have another source to gather information for my family history. It is great to find websites about Richwood online so you can feel like part of the communities no matter where you are.
Thank you
Barbara Moren <barbara-moren20yahoo.com>
White Marsh, Maryland
I'm looking for a pic of my graduating class. I graduated from Richwood High School in 1957.
Sarah L <sarahlearthlink.net>
Naperville Illinois
It looks like it will be a great Fest this year! Would it be possible to get more quality music and entertainment to the Fest each year? Richwood may be small but deserves good entertainment even if its only once a year! Thank you for trying to better the city and the Fest!
Bonnie <brayyahoo.com>
Cowen, West Virginia
Very good site....Has anyone invited Jessica Lynch to the Cherry River Festival? Keep up the good work.
Bill Gardner <wd8seokvinet.com>
Lived in Richwood circa 1966-67, on Dain Street, we think it was. (It was the main road through town, next to the river & the railroad. Our house was 46 steps up from Dain Street, painted pink, you couldn't miss it. Rented it from the Henry Hitt family, who lived next door & who had a grocery across the road.) Our son was born March 20, 1966, in (then) Sacred Heart Hospital in Richwood. We had a 2 1/2-yr. old daughter, too, at the time. We were members of Richwood Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Harold Keesee was minister then. We'll see if we can dig up some photos. More later. Greetings, Ted & Jane Kaufmann (7/21/03) P.S.: We hear about West Viginia and Richwood names now and then & some expatriate West Virginians living here in Buford, Georgia
(Admiral) Ted and Jane Kaufmann <tkaufmannmindspring.com>
Buford, Georgia, Zip code - 30518
I have Richwood WV. withdrawals. Is there a cure other than coming to West Virginia. Seriously, I love your website. I will be coming to Richwood for our reunion, my cousin Eddie has assured me that he has some ramps in his freezer just for me.
keith<keith_1944msn.com>
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
HUMDINGER two big former acts coming to Richwood! Hope they get the support they deserve! Whoever is responsible for booking them great job! You need more entertainment like that each year and the Fest will grow to what it use to be! Great job!
Don
Summersville, West Virginia
Great job on your website, I find it very informative & creative. I was born and raised in the great city of ours. I sometimes miss it very much it is nice to visit this homepage. Hello to everyone!!!
Richwooder Ashland, Kentucky, Zip codes: 41101
I'm afraid I won't be able to join you this time. Hope everyone has a great time. The class of 63 always had great party's so I know I will be missing a good time
Roger
Claremont, California
Cherry River Festival, Craigsville Fall Festival, Nicholas County Potato Festival and the Webster County Fair is #1 and fun for all to enjoy.
Dan
September 1-6 2003 Webster County Fair, Carol Wayne: (304)226-3069
(Nicholas County 2003 Fall Festivals)
(#1) Cherry River Festival -
(#2) September. 7-13 Nicholas County Potato Festival, For more information: Lisa Baker (304)872-1211 -
(#3) September 17-22-2003 Craigsville Fall Festival, For more information call: John Adams (304)742-3802 -
It’s fun to work and play together at the Nicholas and Webster Festivals!
Webster County
I lived in Camden on Gauley. Attended grade school their. Joined the navy in l947 and spent nine years in service and was discharged here in Washington. I remember a certain girl name Patsy Mullens from Craigsville. She was to get married about 47 or 48. If anybody knows her, I would like to hear from you. I still love West Virginia. I last visited it in l990. Thanks Gene
Eugene Longden <e.longdenatt.netRocheste>
Rochester, Washington
I am part of the class of 1963 that is having their forty year reunion this coming August and we have many missing classmates that we want to get in touch with desperately.... If you were part of the class of 63 please get in touch with me or Karen Kessler at kesslerwvaol.com or Judy Hollifield at lumberjack63rhshotmail.com.... We really don't want any of our old classmates to miss this special time. A lot of us did not get to stay long enough to graduate with our classmates but that does not make a difference. If you were part of our class get in touch as soon as possible. I hope to see all of you the first weekend in August.
Betsy <betsymaisel13aol.com>
Annapolis, Maryland, Zip Code 21401
I am a direct descendant of Nancy Hart of Roane County and we still have a long way to go on the research of Nancy. Trying to identify family members is a slow process, our nest stop is microfilm and electronic data from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Does anyone know the exact death date for Nancy Hart, confederate spy? I will be back to find the answer to this historical Nancy Hart question. Keep up the good work!
Nellie<nellie100aol.com>
Seattle Washington
Cherry River Festival Richwood West Virginia ( August 3-9 2003 ) Celebrate the Cherry River and southern Alleghenies A street fair, rides, live music, arts exhibits a dance and Richwood High School homecoming. To find out more, call 304-846-6790 or visit www.richwood wv.com
Cherry River Festival
Richwood, West Virginia
Our first Fishing trip at Summit Lake.
We were camping at Summit Lake camp ground near present-day Richwood early fall day when two bear wandered into our campsite. The bears didn't look hotile but we stay our distant, after casing our campsite the bears wandered back into the woods. It was a great way to end the fishing trip! We'll see if we can send up some photos of the bears.
Ned Taylor<nedtaylorturbousa.com>
Salt Lake City, Utah
Alumni Committee needs help!
Richwood Alumni Committee needs help desperately.. Please if you can volunteer for clerical work send me an email or email Patty McKenzie As Soon As Possible. Apparently there is a good change Alumni Hall is going to close its doors and I know that none of us want that to happen.. Thanks Betsy
Betsy <betsymaisel13aol.com>
I'm a southern girl who married a native Richwooder (William Matthew Losch RHS '95). Great town, great guy, not sure about all the snow (ha, ha). Great website!
Laura Losch <mattloschyahoo.com>
Winder, Georgia
I lived in Tioga, but went to high school in Richwood and have many happy memories of that town. I still have relatives living there and come back at least once a year to visit. I graduated in 1953 and was wondering if anyone had planned a 50th reunion for our class this year.
Carol Frazer (Taylor) <ct_2000juno.com>
Barberton, Ohio
I was born in Richwood and attended Tannery 1950 & 1951 in the first grade. I would like to see some pictures of that class. Thanks, Stephen Blake Lexington, Kentucky.
Stephen Blake <saeblakejuno.com>
Lexington, Kentucky
Hello to all
Roger Mudd
Summersville, West Virginia
Hello to all Richwooders!
David
West Virginia
I actually grew up in Craigsville, but the place to go was Richwood. I love it and always will. So many wonderful memories growing up. The Lumberjacks are the best, hands down. This site is great, love all the old pics. I love history, especially when it is this close to home!!
Michelle Chapman Woods <mwoodsezla.net>
Craigsville, WV.
Our family moved to Richwood in 1972 from Wyoming County. My fondest memories are when I was Cherry River Festival Queen in 1975. I met so many wonderful people and had so much fun. I guess that was when I really realized what the people of Richwood were really like, wonderful people and lifelong friends. I just wish things could be like they used to. I miss it! I am also trying to get some information for my brother Jerry Mullins. Jerry graduated in 1978 and is trying to find out if his class is going to have a 25 year reunion. If anyone has any information about this I would appreciate it very much if you would let me know as soon as possible. Jerry lives in Baltimore and would like to attend if they are going to have one. I live in Summersville now and would love to hear from some of my friends. Email me sometime!
Scherrie Mullins <scherriemullinsyahoo.com>
Summersville, WV.
Wonderful site! It is great to see so many people have the same fond memories of Richwood as I do. I would recomend the Oakford Pool Hall as an additional listing for places to eat! I remember those wonderful Stewart Sandwiches and Pickled Eggs when I was living there.
Jerry Mullins <jmullinsumm.edu>
Baltimore, MD.
Cold Beer, Ramps and Great People! Richwood is the best!
Anthony
Dayton, Ohio
My name is Judy, I´m the daughter of Clarence Carr. The last time I visited Richwood was March 1993, just in time for the big snow storm!!! What a beautiful sight!!! I live in Germany with my husband, two daughters and son. If any body sees my aunt (Marie Tinney) tell her, I sent her a dozen emails, WHERE IS SHE!!! If any body would like to write my dad an email, send it to my email address.
Judy Maude (Carr) <judithmauderweb.de>
Rothlein Germany
Glad to see this site. Being a Richwooder by birth, transplant or association is a special earthly honor. Thank God for our rich history and memories. We are all fortunate to have such a great "sense-of-place".
Jeromy Rose <jroserichwoodwv.com>
Richwood, WV.
Hello: my name is Clarence Carr and I graduated from Richwood, WV. in 1958. I lived near Curtin Mountain, which is near Craigsville, WV. I entered the US Amy in 1960 and went to Germany and never to return. My brother in law and sister, Bud and Marie Tenney live on the Greenbrier Road. I still have fond memories of the beautiful mountains and valleys and of the wonderful people who call Richwood home.
Clarence Carr
Rothlein, Germany
Anyone know what happened to WVAR Radio Station? Has it to gone out of business? We need a local station! Somebody help!
Glenn
Richwood, West Virginia
I'm over here in Kuwait and I was emailing J. Rose he told me about the site. This is great it makes me appriciate where I grew up and how I was raised. I hope to be home sometime in the if they ever let me leave the desert.
David Jones <david.jones36us.army.mil>
USA
Hi All! From spending a great meny summers along with family trips to Richwood ( Hinkles, Overbaughs) I am glad to see a site where I can visit to feel "at home". Class of RHS 1989. Am coming back for reunion this August, and hope to see many friendly faces of past times... Thanks........Judi ( Iven's granddaughter)
Judi ( Lund) Moore <heyjudeeticomm.net>
Villas, New Jersey
Just womdering why the local radio station is off the air? Anyone have any ideas? Out of business or what? We need our station back!
Jay
West Virginia
What a great site! My cousin sent me here and I just wanted to let you know I was happy to see it. I usually am at the www. .com site but its not been updated lately and the guestbook there has been down forever. Here is a Richwood yahoo group I am rebuilding and everyone is invited to join and post. http://groups.yahoo.com/group// Keep up the great work! I will be back to visit!
Rhonda Hamon G. 1984 <rgw-va.com>
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!! I am finally taking the time to send a note on how wonderful it is to be back in contact with my roots. I can feel that West Virginia earth between my toes now. You can take the kids out of West Virginia but you will never take West Virginia out of the kids and certainly not if they ever had anything to do with and places in or around Richwood. I will always love the person I have become because of all my friendships formed in Richwood. I'll be there Aug 1st & 2nd for the RHS Class of 63 Reunion. Glad I got in the guestbook because one of our missing classmates Douglas Rudd now in Germany had also signed the book. You have a wonderful site and as Bob Hope would say "Thanks for the memories"! I love you all!
Judy Hollifield Wright <lumberjack63rhshotmail.com>
Rolla, Missouri
Richwood, what a great little town with charm and atmosphere. I will enjoy a week there in June. I left in 1964 and spent 30 years in the US Army. I am now employed with Department of Defense in Wuerzburg, Germany. Richwood is still home to me after all of the years. Great people and good friends. A person does not need anything else.
Douglas Rudd <douglas_ruddeu.odedodea.edu>
Wuerzburg, Bav Germany
Great web site. It is good to hear from other Richwooders. Nice to remember the great times I had growing up there. It was a great time and place and still has beauty beyond comparison. Keep adding to the web site. Duane Landacre
Duane Landacre <landacrewdaol.com>
The Villages, Florida
Tannery was my first school.... and graduated High School in 1956. Played the tuba in the band and worked as a "soda jerk" at the Richwood Newstand after the football games. I loved those mountains and woods which, I guess, is the reason I live in PA with its hills and woods. However, I never did like ramps and I still don't (no offense to those who love them, including my brother). Best to you all!
Keith Ignatius <Running_Jakehotmail.com>
Malvern, PA.
Graduated in 1961, would enjoy hearing from old or new friends. Is there going to be a Tannery reunion this year? Does anyone know when?
Terry Gibbs Fields <terryfieldsWVDHHR.org>
Summersville, WV.
Worked in Richwood in the 60's at the radio station! Is it still there? Things were booming then! My best to all! This is Joe siginig off for now!
Joe Hi
Hollywood
Here are a few of the reasons why I love Richwood and my W. Va. mountains. The miles of beautiful roadways and natural scenery and the Cranberry Back Country and Cranberry Wilderness areas which is black bear country, also a lot of deer in the area and heard of mountain lions being in the area just have never seen one. And miles of unmarked trails, (the area is part of a black bear sanctuary) and I love watching those black bear and deers.
Richwooders<mypacks.net">band44647mypacks.net>
Daniel and Beverly
Craigsville, W. Va.
This is a fantastic sight, I am so glad I found it... I am part of the class of 1963 that is having their forty year reunion this coming August and we have many missing classmates that we want to get in touch with desperately.... If you were part of the class of 63 please get in touch with me or Karen Kessler at kesslerwvaol.com or Judy Hollifield at lumberjack63rhshotmail.com.... We really don't want any of our old classmates to miss this special time... Alot of us did not get to stay long enough to graduate with our classmates but that does not make a difference. If you were part of our class get in touch ASAP.. I hope to see all of you the first weekend in August..
Betsy <betsymaisel13aol.com>
Annapolis, MD.
West Virginia appears to have much to offer a nature photographer. I must make plans for a visit.
Glen Jean
Cincinnati, Ohio
Is the Richwood Newstand still there?
Craig
Kansas City, Missouri
I love Richwood and the people there are the greatest. I left in 1964 and went into the Army. I retired with 30 years and now work for Department of Defense in Wuerzburg, Germany. I usually visit Richwood each year and the memories last forever. Take care and I am looking forward to my visit in June 03.
Douglas Rudd <douglas_ruddeu.odedodea.edu>
Wuerzburg, Germany
Bern Dean sent me the site, good to see it. Miss the old home town, would like to hear from some of you guys. Bern and I grad in 54 we went to South Side Grade School, love that old home town
Forresteen Edwards <adisabelloaol.com>
Ocala, Florida
I too grew up in Richwood. I was in class of 54, Our 50th reunion is comming up in 2004. I hope all our classmates will be there.
Phil Skidmore <would4chuk>
Cocoa, Florida
Met my future wife in Richwood. Visited Richwood for 10 years before meeting her.
Ted Hobson <IndMtmanAOL>
Mooresville, Indiana
Thanks, Paul for the great pics of Richwood brings back a lot of great memories. I'm glad I grew up in Richwood, some of the greatest people in the world lived there. Gary
Gary Cumberledge <garjanpeoplepc.com>
Federalsburg, Md.
Love seeing the old picture. The one the Richwood Grade Cheerleader was sent to me by Shirley Russell Starcher. This is a great sight. Evelyn Nethken Davis (EDavis8946aol.com)
Evelyn D. Davis <EDavis8946aol.com>
Harriman, Tennessee, United States
Thanks so much for this great web site! The pictures have brought back many happy days in Richwood. I hope more great pics will turn up on here. Thanks to the web master and thanks for those sending in the pictures!
Ronnie Mapes
Well hello home towners! Bout time someone got us back on the circuit. Richwood Born and Raised, Thanks Kess for the link...hello Class of 80'ers
Rick Jackson <jlfdwebaol.com>
Greenwood, Arkansas
Great site! Keep those old pictures coming! There has to be more somewhere? Hope so anyway! Hello to all back home! Ramps ..love em.. but they give me gas!
Ray
WOW! I certainly have enjoyed reminiscing the good ole days! Would love to see more pics of the "old" RHS! Thanks for the great website.
Lou L. Doss <msdosslouaol.com>
Gastonia, North Carolina
Like so many of my time, I left for employment in 1956 ------ but in 1997 I retired & came home!!!!! I just found this site yesterday & I love it. We need to really build it up & keep it going. Call at homecoming
Joey Williams <avidgolfnutwebtv.net>
Richwood, West Virginia
LOVE THIS SITE. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Kay Mullens Gillespie <kaynbobgaol.com>
Riverview, FL.
Great site. Miss those ramps.
Paul Thomas <scootjockaol.com>
Lake Havasu, Arizona
The year I was at Richwood High
Misty Slone <www.mistopieayahoo.com>
Craigsville, WV.
I am looking forward to our 45th Class Reunion this August, but I need help locating the following "lost" members of the Class of '58. Kent Giles, Elvin Hall, Sam Fortney McClung, Jackie Len O'Dell, Edna Richards, Tommy Sholes and Irene Westfall. If family or friends have a current address or phone # please e-mail me- redshoes710yahoo.com Thank you.
Dorothy Kerns Glasscock <redshoes710yahoo.com>
Claremont, CA.
I was Born in Richwood 1941 in a home built by Cherry Boom and Lumber Company. I lived many locations in the City, but and remember the old House at the South end of the wooden swinging bridge near the Cherry Boom and Lumber Company. My dad and his brothers worked in that old saw mill for at least 15 years. For information on raising Gensing, drop me a note at KeslernewsJuno.com Also have a letter on Wilderness Survival. Blessings to all my Cousins that still live in that town. Surnames are; Peck, Kessler,Hime,Waskey,Black, Hamilton,Borden, Mays.
Conrad Riffle <Keslernewsjuno.com>
Manchester, OH.
I was raised on southside graduated 1949, married Edgell Collins we both love Richwood ( since we were both raised there it is still our old home) love to hear from other Richwooder who remember either one of us
Eloise (Webb) Collins <edellco2ezla.net>
Craigsville, WV.
I'm a former Richwooder. Was raised up Little Laurel. I was in the Richwood National Guards 1950 to 1952. Have great memories of Little Laurel. Swimming At the Blue hole, walking 2 and one half miles with all the kids to ride the school bus to Richwood High. Hope to get home for the next Little Laurel home coming. I can not believe it has been 52 years since I left Richwood. Richwood will always be home to me.
Emery A Hunt <Carolynsuehuntmsn.com>
USA
Hi, Richwood is my home town, I was born & raised at Lafrank. Attended the old Dain School. Does any one remember Dain school? Would love to see some of the class pictures of Mr Marsh's classmates. Lost all my pictures in a house fire. My husband Emery A. Hunt & I left Richwood in 1954 & came to Ohio. But Richwood will always be home to us. Some times just sit & reminisce about Richwood. Great memories.
Carolyn Mourey Hunt <carolynsuehuntmsn.com>
USA
This is a great site. I am Richwood / Little Laurel every year visiting friends and relatives. I lived up Little Laurel until 1960 when we moved away. I do love those ramps and am fortunate that I get some given to me every year.
Kay Godfrey Ocheltree <rochelolg.com>
Waldorf, MD.
Who doesn't remember all the good times growing up in Richwood. WOW
Larry Williams <lwjwoneputtaol.com>
Winston_Salem, NC.
Would anyone have pictures from Cherry River Grade School say 1958 to 1965? If you do please send them in! Great site! Thanks for all the memories already posted!
Brian
USA
What a gret site, I didn't graduate from Richwood, but I spent most of my summers and vacations there. I loved the going to the Grille and hanging out at the newstand. I made a lot of good friends there and have only happy memories of the town and people. I still love to go for homecoming when I can. Keep up the good work.
Judi <Jaltieraol.com>
Inverness, Fl.
Nice site! Great memories of Richwood! Keep up the good work on the site. Sorry never could go the ramps! Take care!
Boner
Oakland, Calif.
Meet my wife Katherine Green in Richwood, worked at rubberplant & mines, Kaiser plant in Ravenswood, WV. moved away in 1965-retired from general motors in 2000. Always went back to Richwood for everything we could, kept up with old friend.bought a summer home on little laurel, 3 miles from Richwood. We love it, you who moved away, come on back home bring your family. love to see you.. Doug Mullens
Doug Mullens <aldenmullensaol.com>
Warren, Oh.
We just got back from Richwood, my husband went down for the ramp feed. I always enjoy going back home. I have been gone from there for 39 yrs now and I still miss it. Richwood will always be home. I want to say hello to every one I know would love to see you all.
Sharon Parker Westfall <panda4301wmconnect.com>
Lorain, Oh.
Although I am on the west coast now, I can still smell the ramps and fried potatoes at the various ramp festivals come April and May. I miss the small town atmosphere and the wonderful people there.
Carrolyn Acree Barber <CRBarber3aol.com>
Ventura, CA.
Good to see a site for ole Richwood! Graduated in 68 from RHS! Reading over the other messages on here! I remember the bands and all the dances! Nothing like good music and fun following a Friday night ballgame at the Legion or Armory! Richwood is where I owned my first GTO! I also would love for somebody out there to submit more pictures. All of mine were lost! Take care!
B Cox <Coxboxhotmail.com>
Greensboro, NC.
Just found this wonderful site! Hello to all back home! Would love to see some pictures of the late 60's and maybe 70's of Richwood and RHS! Graduated in 69! Some of the best times of my life were in Richwood when things were really on the move there! Viva la ramp!
A Henderson
Floyd, Ky.
I have signed the first Richwood register saying that I bet I was the oldest to sign in. I'm 82.6. Someone asked when did I go on the point system. I enjoy hearing from students and friends in Richwood. The Charlottle Observer ran a whole page on Richwood and the Ramp Festival. The town is getting on the map and people know it's in West Virgina.
Frances Woodyard <Woodyardfraol.com>
Gastonia, NC.
I'm so glad the web page is back. I too will always think of Richwood as home. I graduated from RHS in 1957. The 50's was a good time to grow up in Richwood. I haven't been back in years, but with this site, it a way to visit without the trip.
Betty (Cornell) Barker <betty.jimstarpower.net>
Leesburg, VA.
Great site, I will try to find some Milltown pictures to send to you. I hope to make a trip to Richwood this summer, no matter where I travel it will always be home. Gary class of 61
Gary L. Cumberledge <garyjancpeoplepc.com>
Federalsburg, MD United States
Great to see this site of Richwood! Have been away many years, But still look forward to the time I can come home. P.S. Bill Bennett ( my husband) says a big HI to all
Gerri Bennett <goldinhimbleaol.com>
Mulberry, FL.
Finally a place that lets me feel like I have come back to my hometown, Hello Hometown, It is so good to see Richwood back up and running. I think it is wonderful. A fabulous site Richwooders!
Roger Lee Farmer <farmerbeartown.net>
Cincinnati, OH
I just discovered the Richwooders Guestbook and it is great. I spent my early childhood in Milltown on Cherry Street while attending Milltown Elementary School thru the 6th grade. My father worked for the ol Milltown Lumber Co. Unfortunately we moved as I entered the 7th grade. I have returned several times to Richwood and I realize my dream of returning upon retirement in a short few years. It is a place found only in WV... peaceful and wonderful and warm neighbors. Keep up the good work with the Richwooders guestbook.
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