Charles Starrett & Ray Ewing in Hinton Daily News Office, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Starret, left, and Ewing, right, pose in a pretend "face-off" with their pistols. Starret starred in western films while Ewing ran the Ritze Theatre. The two men in the background are unidentified.
Crowds gather along the street to watch what appears to be a parade. Pictured in the background is First National Bank, H. H. Woolworth Co., G. C. Murphy Co., Willey Hardware, Westinghouse Appliances, and A. W. Cox Department Store.
Hinton Fire Department Reconditioning Christmas Gifts, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
A man on the left repaints a sled while his colleague on the right put together a chair. The department had fixed toys and other items for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Subjects unidentified.
Central Baptist Church Giving Car to Preacher Hackney, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Pictured left to right is Art Lough, unidentified, Cecil Lively, Evelyn Bigony, Dick Hackney, Elma Hackney, Paris Hackey, Clair Bigony, M. H. Maloney, and Luther Wheeler.
The sign on the side of the float reads, "Journey to the Inn, A. A., Y. M. C. A.". Unidentified man dressed as Joseph stands in the truck with palm trees and animals.
Young musicians play their instruments in the camp's pavilion. The man in the suit and tie is Irvin S. Maddy, the superintendent of Summers County schools.
Looking at the log home shaded by a large tree branch. The Graham family was one of the first families to settle in the Summers County area, ca. 1770. Col. James Graham built the log house in the photos.
Yard in front of David Graham Home, Talcott, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
A large tree towers over an older woman and younger girl who are looking out to the street. Subjects unidentified.The Graham family was one of the first families to settle in the Summers County area, ca. 1770. Col. James Graham built the log home ca. 1770.
The home is hidden behind a large tree, where underneath is a figure pushing a child on a swing. The Graham family was one of the first families to settle in the Summers County area, ca. 1770. Col. James Graham built the log home ca. 1770.
Overlooking the valley from a mountaintop view. The river was named by Col. John Lewis in 1751. It flows from Randolph County, through Pocahontas and Monroe counties, and into New River near Hinton, W. Va.
First built in 1910 and burned down in 1913. Since this picture, the church has covered the exterior with brick and decorated the interior with paneling with new pews and wall-to-wall carpet. Sunday School rooms have also been added, including a fellowship room, a kitchen, and more ground for parking cars.