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A group of singers recite from the hymnal books they hold. They are meeting in a parsonage  of the church. Subjects unidentified.

145. Central Baptist Church Choir Practice, Hinton, W. Va.

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.

146. Central Baptist Church Giving Car to Preacher Hackney, Hinton, W. Va.

An old-fashioned automobile is parked by a gasoline pump.

147. Corner of Union and James Streets, Hinton, W. Va.

Cars are parked along James Street while people attend the local farmers market.

148. James Street, Hinton, W. Va.

Cars crowd along the street to attend the farmers market.

149. James Street, Hinton, W. Va.

A crowd assembles on the lawn to hear a speaker. Subjects unidentified.

150. Courthouse Square, Hinton, W. Va.

A group of gentlemen pose in front of the building. John F. Briers, father of W. M. Briers, is pictured. The other men are unidentified.

151. Summers County Court House, Hinton, W. Va.

View of the court house and grounds. Original postmarked June 25, 1910.

152. Summers County Court House, Hinton, W. Va.

Street view of the building.

153. Summers County Court House, Hinton, W. Va.

A group poses in front of the court building. The front line pose with their instruments. Subjects unidentified.

154. Summers County Court House, Hinton, W. Va.

Young musicians perform behind the building. Subjects unidentified.

155. Concert at Memorial Building, Hinton, W. Va.

Two men stand by a microphone in the yard. Musicians are pictured with instruments seated behind music stands on the left. A small crowd can be seen in the background watching the event. Subjects unidentified.

156. Shriners at Courthouse Square, Hinton, W. Va.

Four musicians in "hillbilly" attire play a variety of instruments, including a washboard (fat left) and a banjo (far right). Subjects unidentified.

157. Shriners at Courthouse Square, Hinton, W. Va.

Ground view of the building and grounds.

158. Summers County Court House, Hinton, W. Va.

Colored drawing of the building and grounds. Published by I. & M. Ottenheimer of Baltimore, Md.

159. Summers County Court House, Hinton, W. Va.

The building stands behind leafless trees, suggesting it is winter time. An unidentified man crosses the street on the right and walks toward the courthouse.

160. Summers County Courthouse, Hinton, W. Va.

Looking at the building from across a field. A horse and old-fashioned baby stroller are pictured on the right.

161. Summers County Courthouse, Hinton, W. Va.

Street view of the park. A group of people are scattered across the lawn.

162. Courthouse Park, Hinton, W. Va.

The square, to the left, is comprised of scattered trees and park benches. In the background is McCreery Hotel.

163. Courthouse Square, Hinton, W. Va.

Claimed to weight 16,500 pounds, this cannon is an ancient piece of artillery donated by former Congressman Littlepage. The cannon was used during the Civil War in the southern states and was brought to Hinton from the state of Florida.

164. Cannon at Courthouse Square, Hinton, W. Va.

A group of unidentified men pose beside the newly acquired Civil War cannon. This ancient piece of artillery is claimed to weight 16,500 pounds and was used by the southern states. The cannon was transported from the state of Florida, specifically. Former Congressman Littlepage donated the item to the city.

165. Summers County Courthouse, Hinton, W. Va.

An unidentified man exits the courthouse, walking toward the steps that connect to the sidewalk.

166. Summers County Courthouse, Hinton, W. Va.

A group of children dressed in costume pose on a stage, perhaps during a dress rehearsal. Subjects unidentified.

167. Memorial Building, Hinton, W. Va.

A class of graduates pose in front of the building. Subjects unidentified.

168. Memorial Building, Hinton, W. Va.

View of the building from across the street. A stray dog is pictured next to one of the parked cars.

169. Memorial Building, Hinton, W. Va.

Women are pictured crossing the parking lot from the building, which is pictured on the far left. Subjects unidentified. A sign depicts the direction and distance of Alderson, Lewsiburg, Shady Springs, and Beckley.

170. Memorial Building, Hinton, W. Va.

An unidentified man is pictured balancing on a narrow perch toward the roof of the building.

171. Man On Ledge of Memorial Building, Hinton, W. Va.

A band assembles in front of the stage where adults sit and observe. Subjects unidentified.

172. Memorial Building Auditorium, Hinton, W. Va.

The group poses on the steps of the building. In the back row on the far left, Charles Lago is pictured. Other subjects unidentified.

173. Hinton High School Class in front of Summers Memorial Building, Hinton, W. Va.

Boy Scout Troop 115 poses on the steps of the building. Subjects unidentified.

174. Boy Scouts in front of Memorial Building, Hinton, W. Va.

Charles Lago is pictured on the far left playing the saxophone. The other musicians are unidentified.

175. Ambassadors Playing Inside Summers Memorial Building, Hinton, W. Va.

The class of '53 dressed for their play, "Head for the Hill".Pictured sitting, from left to right, is Thelma Sluss, Doris Brue, Edith Lilly Peggy Keaton, Dorothy Sluss, Vera Harvey, Jim Ted Weilly, Dude Talbert, and Fred Webb.Pictured standing, from left to right, is Hale Farley, Joyce Meador, Wilma Shirey, Shirley Nichols, Dan Eubank, Patty Ellison, Shirley Harvey, Patricia Helmintoler, Forest Adkins, and Bob Wheeler.Pictured sitting on the stage, from left to right, is Charlie Epperly, Helen Humphreys, M axine Iddings, Loretta Meadows, Mary Ellen Davis, Barbara Burton, Scott Briers, Jean Reed, Marie Vass, David Retchana, Billy Peyton, and Edward Zickafoose.

176. Hinton High School Play in Summers Memorial Building, Hinton, W. Va.

A band of young musicians plays outside Summers Memorial Building. Subjects unidentified.

177. Summers County Courthouse Park, Hinton, W. Va.

View from the audience, looking at a band comprised of young musicians outside Summers Memorial Building. Subjects unidentified.

178. Band Playing in Courthouse Park, Hinton, W. Va.

A band comprised of young musicians play outside Summers Memorial Building.

179. Band Playing in Courthouse Park, Hinton, W. Va.

Two men shake hands while standing behind a microphone. To the left a band comprised of young musicians is pictured. Subjects unidentified.

180. Outside Summers Memorial Building, Hinton, W. Va.

Timberlake is sitting in one of the fountain bowls. The leafless trees in the background suggest it is wintertime, which is likely why the fountain is not running.

181. Kathleen Timberlake at Courthouse Square Fountain, Hinton, W. Va.

Picture caption reads, "Summers County Court House was constructed in 1877. Summers County formed in 1871. Hinton was established in 1873, chartered in 1880. The C & O Railroad bought 65 acres of land from the heirs of Issac Ballengee and gave 3 acres to the new county to be used to build a courthouse. This picture appears to have ben taken late 1920's-early 1930's. Note trunks of trees are white washed--a common practice for many years."

182. Summers County Courthouse, Hinton, W. Va.

Students holding instruments and signs in protest. One sign reads, "We need a new superintendent". Another reads, "Miss Nicely Killed Our Band". A sign on the top left reads, "Down With Our Female Hitler", and below that sign, "Are Our Citizens Afraid?". Miller Hotel pictured in the background.

183. Courthouse Alley, Hinton, W. Va.

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.

184. Y.M.C.A. Christmas Float, Hinton, W. Va.

Colored drawing of the government building. Published by Beckley News Co. of Beckley, W. Va.

185. U. S. Post Office, Hinton, W. Va.

Street view of the building.

186. Hinton Post Office, Hinton, W. Va.

A crowd gathers on the street in front of the building to watch the ceremony.

187. Hinton Post Office Dedication, Hinton, W. Va.

Colored drawing depicting the church building and grounds. Published by Beckley News Co. of Beckley, W. Va.

188. First Methodist Episcopal Church, Hinton, W. Va.

A large group of unidentified men, perhaps members of the church, pose along the steps and in front of the building.

189. First Methodist Church, Hinton, W. Va.

Pictured from left to right in the back row is Henry Harrison, Mr. Ketchum, unidentified, Jack Mann, B. Thompson, Mr. Minichian, and Bill Miller.In the third row, from left to right, is Mr. Vass, unidentified, Mr. Garten, Earnest Allen, S. O. Gum, and Jon Taylor.In the second row, from left to right, is Emmitt Mann, Lee Barnett, E. C. Eagle, unidentified, Harry Humphries, Walter Jackson, and Bernard Gerch.In the first row, from left to right, is Bert Hout, Guy Belcher, Fred Maddy, unidentified, Lynn Miller, and unidentified.

190. Men of First Methodist Church, Hinton, W. Va.

Pictured from left to right in the front is Nina Harrison, Edna Wyard, Maude Mann, Mrs. Bert Hout, Adie Gooch, Hazel Barnett, and Mrs. Allen Hill.In the back row, from left to right, is Mrs. Whanger, Elizabeth Miller, and Maud Jackson.

191. Women of First Methodist Church, Hinton, W. Va.

Located on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Ballengee Street, a group of church members pose in front of the building and on the steps. The reverend at the time the picture was taken was Rev. Gates. Subjects unidentified.

192. First Methodist Episcopal Church, Hinton, W. Va.