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barbara: Hi Nick, So good to hear from you. Someone wrote to tell me they could not get your book. I went on and found the problem Where you state Click Bullet title... Click "Links" instead and go to the page where your story is. The site does not show the optiop" bullet title." If anyone has a broblem let me know, It is good reading. I especially enjoyed your memories growing up in Welch. That is the book "Appalachia South Pacific and Beyond". October 15, 2009 10:35AM ncdoulou@comcast.net: Barbara: As promised, here is the scoop on free downloads of my Trilogy! Enter website spinax.com; click newsletters; click yellow arrow links; click news- letter #63; click bullet title 'Scabby' downloads Book One intro; other bullets contain interesting historical naval items. Put spinax.com in your Favorites to use past and future newsletters. #64 just released has Build Yard, Christening/Commissioning, Shakedown Cruise; Panama Canal transit, Pearl Harbor Sub Base, prior to 1st Patrol. Thanks are due Shipmate Spinax Robert Larsen, Stockton CA, Editor for his gracious offer to make my gift of H H L (History-Heritage-Legacy) available to present & future generations from a WHS Class '43 proud of my origins in the "Free State of McDowell"... Also reminder 57m podcast interview 'Cook & Scabbardfish' on website usmilitaryhistory.com your readers might also enjoy. Thanks for all you and sister have done to memoralize our famous hometown! Nick aka 'Gus' Christodoulou October 14, 2009 1:26AM Mica Spano Lego: Barbara, I am viewing your albums, They are great. Thanks for putting the picture of me in the prom section. I remember so many of the people. I loved coming to Welch each summer and lots of other times. I have so many great memories of my summers there. The pool, sterling drive inn, Kimball, all of the birthday parties and seeing the names of the people I knew brought back lots of good times. I am going to look at everythink and go thru my pictures and see if I have any that you could use.. I saved everything . I still have the prom dress and the one I wore at the senior prom too. Thanks again, I always felt I was part of the gang too. August 7, 2009 7:22PM Linda (Graham) Soderberg: I moved to Michigan after I graduated, but, the mountains and the friends I made in Wech High School have stayed in my heart all these years. Thank you for sharing these photos of Welch.....they brought back a bunch of memories. And thank you, too, Olene, for sending the link to me. I will definitely 'pass it along'. July 23, 2009 8:40AM olene: we were looking at old photos of mcdowell street and was wondering if anyone had any photos of the 70's, and i love looking the old court house, old school in welch, just wish they were a little bigger, but i have enjoyed looking at your pics. I grew up in the 60's in welch, lived at jr. poca. thanks olene July 23, 2009 7:13AM barbara: Hi Susan, I sent you an email, but did not receive an answer. I will share the pictures with you. Just let me know which ones you want. I can release the right click option. July 13, 2009 4:10PM susan: hi barbara i seen some pictures of the welch flood i would like to get some copies of. can you tell me how i can buy some copies of the pictures i want. thanks susan July 7, 2009 11:32PM Bud: HI BARBARA;JUST WANTED TO "GO BACK" AGAIN...SUCH A NICE SITE..YOU HAVE DONE A GREAT JOB WITH THIS SO KEEP GOING,OK? BUD April 17, 2009 8:38PM warful5: Hi Barbara. The guest book is fabulous and I have seen some names that I think I recognize. I left Welch in spring of 44 to the Service. I probably have some photos that you could use. I remember the military plane crash, the train crash in Mayberry and I remember slidding down the hill back of the Blakely Field stands, for football practice after walking from WHS. War time gasoline rationing stunted the bus trip from school. I will be in touch. Ralph Warfe March 17, 2009 10:23AM Chris Ann: I was born in Welch and raised up north but I do visit when I have the chance. I come from a long line of Vance ,Payne, Rowe, Rose, Plummer, Blankenship and Baileys . I will be visiting your web page often If you get a picture of the theater in Sandy Huff my mother was there when she went in labor with me she spaeks of it often. I would love to see a picture of it and maybe send her one. She's 71 and lives in Michgan Thankz again for sharing your memories March 16, 2009 2:59PM berniceclyde: Beautiful pictures there January 29, 2009 7:06AM barbara: Hi Nick, So good to hear from you. Glad you went back to Welch. It is not the Welch we knew, but Martha Moore is doing a great job at saving the town. Glad your books are in the library. Your post has encouraged me to reread your books. I really enjoy your memories of growing up in Welch, especially, Girls, Girls, Girls chapter. Sounds like a real "Greek God" was moving around Welch. "Thanks, for the memories" January 5, 2009 6:18AM ncdoulou@comcast.net: Hello Barbara: Change my email from the dreaded AT&T Dial-Up (slower than a boat to China!) and my family got tired of my complaining about being snow-blinded! My son & I visited back home Sept. First time in 23yrs. It was good being back in the 'Free State of McDowell'. Saved a brick from the old White Front Building on McDowell Street! Stayed in the fabulous ELKHORN INN Landgraff. All 3 of my Trilogy Books are in McDowell Library. Will soon make them available 'free download on net. Will advise. Happy New Year 2009 to all from the old 'Stewburner SS397 Plankowner WWII December 29, 2008 12:25PM barbara: Hi Everyone, I have added a couple new photos on "Memories are made of this." I do plan to do more with this site. I think I am getting famous now, ha. The Hagerstown Magazine called last week and said they wanted to do a feature story on me for the March-April issue. The reporter was here for 2 and 1/2 hours. The magazine is on line so I will send you site address when it is out. It is just away to fight the "age thing". November 11, 2008 7:08AM jeanettia lynn (cole) white: wow, this reminds me how important my grandparents were, and still are, in my life; with humble roots and all. I was young in the 60's and my grandpa was an officer of the law. I've always been proud of that. really thought he was a big shot. (good memories, thanks) November 2, 2008 12:43PM Bob Bracey: What a great site with many memory stimulating pictures. The more I look at the photos and messages, the more I seem to remember about Welch. Even though we left Welch about 1949-50, it is still 'home'. You can take a boy out of the mountains but you can not take the mountains out of the boy!! October 9, 2008 7:03AM Penny Bracey: Inhave really enoyed the pictures. I recognize a lot of the people after 60 yrs. Brings back memories of an important time in my life.. Penny B October 7, 2008 7:47AM Sherry Cline Belcher: Great pictures. Awesome. Welch was beautiful and still is. We have changed but Welch is still home. Wonderful people who live there. Great slide show enjoyied the pictures. September 7, 2008 4:58AM Frances (Lester)Routon: You should be able to find my photo in the 51 and 52 annual...was there visiting my brother in Welch this Aug. 08...really enjoyed it...nick name is Dee and I live in Casper Wy/////// September 2, 2008 9:24AM barbara: Hallelujah!!! Three years cancer free. Thank you to everyone that went through that with me and thank everyone for signing the guest book. I realize some people are reluctant to sign, but it makes the site more fun. June 8, 2008 7:50AM Elaine Fletcher: Hey Girl, Loved reading all the guestbook notes. Whenever you decide to ride your Thunderbird to South Pointe you will have to call me so I can bring a change of clothes and dress appropriate to ride in the awesome buggy. I have had many opportunities to do the "strut" when I walk. My husband actually said, "what in the world has gotten into you?" I laughed and went about my business. See you in class this week. 6/8/08 - Elaine (Gigi) June 8, 2008 7:08AM barbara: Hi Everyone. I wanted to let you know I am working on a new album of fifties clothes. Some of which I have in old photos. Also. I just received a report from Picture Trail. In the last 7 days, there have Been 74911 hits on my albums. Soooo some one is checking us out. June 5, 2008 7:48AM Linda Stevens: Hello Barbara: We don't know each other. I saw your prom photo on Regis & Kelly the other month and wrote your name and school down, curious because I'm from Hagerstown and had never heard of Welch HS. I asked a Hagerstown friend who knows most of the people in town, and she also hadn't heard of it. So I just now looked you up on the internet and found your website. What a fun thing to do, and I see you have many friends who enjoy it also. Good for you. I graduated from South Hagerstown High in 1966, thus my curiosity about your high school and why I didn't know of it -- until I read that you were in WV, which was my father's state also. Just wanted to let you know I enjoyed seeing your photo on TV. June 2, 2008 1:25PM Harvey Collins: What a pleasent suprize. I often think and wonder about all my friend of days gone by. I hope that life has been good to you. I would be pleased to hear from anyone. I would like to go back to Welch just to look around someday. There is a lot of fond memories there. February 6, 2008 9:44AM Toy Bowen: I am thoroughly enjoying the "trip back" through your photos. WOW, wasn't it great! Thank you, Nancy, for telling me about this. Great job Barbara and Nancy. February 4, 2008 9:57AM barbara: I have had several request to bring back my homepage. It is a page just about me and my life and the only way to respond there is to join, but you can email me with comments. bcassell@myactv.net. Just click on "my homepage" in the top left hand corner of the album page. January 19, 2008 11:44AM Michelle Carrasco: Hi Barbara, Because of your sister, I have been able to enjoy all of your work. What a blessing you are to all of your classmates, I'm sure! I am going to be 40 in March but because my parents raised me with all of the music of the 40's, 50's and 60's, I have a great appreciation for all the work you have done here. I always told my mom that I wish I was born back when she was. It looked like so much fun! Keep up the good work! Nancy's hair dresser, Michelle Carrasco PS. - WOW, I love what you did with your basement! January 14, 2008 6:40AM bettymartin: I'm so glad you found my albums and sent me the link to yours. I think I grew up in a town very similar to Welch. Even your old high school building looks like the one I went to in NJ. We had pajama parties and wore our baby dolls too! Your memories are my memories. I love your T-Bird and the diner in your basement. I'm a sentimental old fool and love what you've done. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I'm saving the link so I can come back and visit again. Betty-Westwood High School, Westwood, NJ-Class of 1964 :) December 1, 2007 6:28PM BETTY SHAWVER HOPP: BARB, REALLY ENJOYED ALL OF THE PICS OF YOUR REUNION. I ALSO LOVE LOOKING AT THE PICS OF YOUR SITE AND BRINGING BACK MEMORIES. EVENTHOUGH WE LEFT WELCH WHEN I WAS ONLY NINE I HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES AND MANY GOOD FRIENDS I REMEMBER WELL. IT HAS BEEN SO MUCH FUN RECONNECTING WITH THEM AND TRIPPING DOWN MEMORY LANE. THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK BARB. November 9, 2007 2:59PM barbara: HI, Just a note to up date. I survived the 50th reunion. Check out the new album. Yesterday John and I attended the final cruise -in, in the area. It was great and met some really nice people. It was held at the Meadow's Ice Cream store, a fifties shop. I also left the sign on the back of the T-Bird and people enjoyed information about our reunion. I think we all thought it was our best. I hope classmates will write and tell us their experience at Pipestem. November 4, 2007 6:34AM Earl Wade: "How Green Was My Valley". Great Job. October 27, 2007 5:16AM Preacherman aka Monte: This was a beautiful trip down memory lane. Thanks for the memories BarbI will be back and often. Monte October 26, 2007 9:03PM Giesserina Savoca: YOU KNOW THIS HAS BOUGHT BACK A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES. I FOUND IT BY ACCIDENT. I GRADUATED FROM THIS SCHOOL ON THE HILL IN 1955 I BOUGHT 2 OF THE BOOKS 1954 & 55. I PUT MY MAIDIAN NAME CAUSE I WAS MARRIED. THANK YOU GIESSERINA SAVOCA October 26, 2007 1:23PM fdk1021: Hey Barbara - Guess who this is?? Your niece Felicia. It is really weird how I came upon your albums. Mother was telling me about what happened to Jake and and him being a good friend of daddy's. She also told me that he was at Mamaw's receiving and for some reason I thought that I remembered him. I found a Welch forum about Jake on the internet and saw your comments and it led me to your album. After seeing the pictures of Jake, I do remember talking to him at Mamaw's receiving. Looking at this pictures of you and Nancy from the fifties is really cool. Take care. September 24, 2007 6:03PM Brenda Parker Johnson: Barbara,I really enjoyed the pics of the Welch "gang" brought back a lota memories. I grew up at Caples and was the class of ' 62. Thank you for a trip down memory lane. September 21, 2007 7:03PM Pat Friel Johnson: Memories are Made of This Oh what memories you can find here. This was the best time to be a teenager and this was the best place to be during those years. Thanks for the memories. September 21, 2007 3:04PM That Welch Kid - Bob/by: Hey sweet Barbara, I'm still enjoying your fantastic PictureTrails website and all the photos you've posted to it. Now learning how close you and Jake Tyson were as friends back in Welch, please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of someone so special in your life. The photos you've added of Jake Tyson are an outstanding tribute to his memory. You're a dear...and, I'm certain Jake always knew it! Stay well and keep your wonderful and most caring spirit Barbara! My best to Nancy, too! What a fine pair of sisters you two are! ;-) September 21, 2007 9:07AM BETTY SHAWVER HOPP: MARY HELEN BANKS..SAW YOUR REPLY TO MY POST. TRIED TO REPSOND BUT NO LUCK????PLEASE E MAIL ME SOON AT BHOPP6@WIDEOPENWEST.COM. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!!!!!! September 9, 2007 9:11AM Barbara: Note change !!!! Jean emailed me to say that the History Channel showing has been changed to Sept 23, 2007. Be sure to watch. August 12, 2007 6:05AM barbara: I took this post from the Welch alumni site. Be sure and check it out. My friend Jean Battlo wrote the play "Terror of The Tug". In September of last year the cast of Terror of the Tug did some reenactment scenes of the assassination of Sid Hatfield in Welch, the Battle of Blair Mountain, and the Matewan Massacre for a documentary for the History Channel. The production is finally finished and will air on the History Channel August 26 at 8:00 PM. The scenes were shot in Welch, Tom's Mountain, and in Matewan. So, mark your calendars and don't miss it! July 29, 2007 7:15AM Robert Lukach: Dear Johnny & Barbara, found this site by accident while looking up NE HS. I graduated in 1957 with Johnny at NE. I grew up in Crumpler, went to college a year and then joined the Navy, got out in 62 and went back to school in Charleston, Married Linda Eldreth from Northfork and moved to NC in 1963, Worked almost 40 yrs in banking and retired in 2000. I hope you all are coming to the the NE class 50th reunion, I would like to see you. Take and God Bless. Your friend , Robert. June 28, 2007 7:08PM dyle: The era we grew up in (50's-60's) was priceless and your photos bring a smile to my face everytime. Thank you for putting them out there .... June 22, 2007 1:20AM Theresa Alcazar - Sebastian's Mom: How WONDERFUL! Makes me want to dig out the old photos from our families. A beautiful job. And Nana, you were quite the glamourous one in the blue prom dress! June 11, 2007 5:25PM Nick 'Gus' Christodoulou: Hello From 'Music City USA... I'm still around and hope the best for you & yours this Memorial Day 2007. It's been 64 years now since serving on USS Scabbardfish (SS397). You can listen to a 57m Podcase website usmilitaryhistory.com Armed Forces Podcasts 'Cook & Scabbardfish' also photos of me & my dogs website alicethedog.com Friends Thumbnails Lisa Marie, Leig, Daisy Lou, and me. Navy Log photo & bio website lonesailor.org/log be ssure and visit the lonesailor site in Washington DC. Some fun websites for you to visit: mamarocks.com - grandpaschrober.com - bored.com - and pawpawspoems.com I have recently found the website coalwoodmemories.com and highly recommend you checking it out as well. Regcardezvoustoyouse!!!! Dogfather 28 May 07 1312CDT 81F Calm Pt Cloudy and fair skies and smooth seas. GOD BLESS AMERICA! May 28, 2007 11:14AM Mike Hughes: Barbara--Thanks for the link to the great pictures. May 23, 2007 2:12PM Jerry Farris: I don't know when that Capels picture was taken but our house it the first on on the right. May 13, 2007 2:43PM Nancy: Well......at least you used MY BOOBS...........and MY BELLY BUTTON!! Good going gal! April 24, 2007 6:17PM Barbara: O K Nancy, I made it up to you. Now find your head on my body. (Smile) April 24, 2007 1:42PM Barbara: Thanks for birthday wish, Nancy. This sounds better than when you called on the phone and sang it to me. April 23, 2007 4:34PM Barbara: Anne and Nancy, Thank you for your comments about the bobble head. I had fun creating that. I am limited in being creative on this site, but I do what I can. It is fun and keeps me out of trouble,(sometimes). I will change it ever so often. Wait until you see what I do next time to Nancy. April 23, 2007 4:32PM Nancy: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR BARBARAAAAAAAAA, HAAAAAAPPPPPPPY BIIIITTTTTHHHHHHDAAAAAY TOOOOOOO YOUUUUUUUUUUU!!! April 23, 2007 4:27PM Little Sister....Nancy: I love the bobble head on the TIC TOC II album. How cleaver of you to put YOUR head on MY body! April 23, 2007 3:57PM Anne (Barns): What a great trip down a wonderful time in our past!! Barbara you know my situation now,so I had time to think about old and dear friends ,which was fun,relaxing and upbeat!! You have out done yourself on the new presentations!!! April 23, 2007 3:03PM Finlay & Florence MacKenzie: Love the pics. I've been through Welch, Logan, Williamson and other WVa mining towns. I love the history, the great old buildings built in these canyon towns. I hope these towns do everything they can to preserve the old multi'story buildings (Doe, Carter Hotel, lst national bank) March 28, 2007 2:03PM Charles Skiles: Hi Barbara, It has been a while since I accessed your website so I thought I would give it another peek. I'm glad I did because I really enjoyed looking at the new selections you added. I thought they really enhanced the nostalgic mood you have created with your site. It served to reinforce the opinion I had when I first accessed your website..."Class Act!!! Keep digging around in the cobwebs of your attic and reaching back into the storehouse of your memory, who knows what else lies hidden there waiting to be rediscovered and shared with others. Personally, hope you never exhaust your supply of pics and old memories.Thanks for taking the time to share with us. Charles Skiles February 9, 2007 11:36AM Bill Clayton: Barbara I really like the pictures on your site.I especially liked the pics of my sister Margie. The train pics are nice as collecting model trains is a hobby of mine. I was a stationary steam engineer when I was working in D.C. Also like the pics of welch. I visited welch last year and it just isn't the same. Keep up the good work! February 5, 2007 2:51PM Kelly: Hi Barbara: Thank you so much for visiting my site and signing the guest book leading me to your awesome photos. The Tic Toc ll is an incredible basement. I never thought of converting a basement into a fifties diner. I truly love the idea. When I ever buy a house believe me when I say I intend to have a fifties diner in my basement. The photos of my living room need to be updated. I have moved twice since those pics were taken. Eventually I will get around to taking new photos and I will place them up. Thanks again for leading me here. I had an enjoyable visit. Peace &God Bless Kellya1211 http://www.feelingnostalgic.com January 11, 2007 2:02PM Betty Chaos Rice and Russell (Howlett)Rice (Class: We loved "getting lost" in your pics for a wonderful journey back in time. Thank you so much! December 27, 2006 10:15PM Roy Hatfield: Hi Barbara - Nancy told me about your web site. I am sure you had a great time puting it together, and you have wonderful memories. I think everyone graduating in 1957 feels they own part of something special. We have shared the best of times. Congratulations, keep it going. December 22, 2006 12:31PM Charles Skiles: Hi Barbara, Thanks for referring me to your “Fabulous 50’s” site. I actually came across this site about 6 months ago, but can’t recall how I got directed to it at that time. Also, I was not aware at that time who owned the site. The other day when I clicked on the link you sent me I did notice that there seemed to be some new photos that were added since the first time I accessed it. In my opinion, the collection of photos that you have put together on this site has done more to capture the mood of that special growing up period in the 50’s around Welch and surrounding areas than any I have thus far seen. You are definitely to be commended for the meaningful contribution you have made to old nostalgic buffs, like me who like to remember the way things were back in “ the good ole days!” Thanks again, Charles Skiles November 7, 2006 11:00AM Joe Buenrostro: Hey, nice looking car, bet it would make a big hit cruising the Sterling Drive Inn. What a great time to gorw up in. October 20, 2006 2:17PM Ginny Robertson: One more thing...Shelby Rotenberry married my Uncle Jack way back when so I especially enjoyed the photos of "Aunt Shelby." August 21, 2006 10:26AM Ginny Robertson: Hi Barbara. I really enjoyed spending time on your pages reliving memories. I graduated from Gary High School in 1969 and have lived in the Baltimore area since 1971. I currently live in Towson. Hagerstown isn't far so I'd love to come and see the Tic Toc II sometime. Let me know if you ever have an "open house.". August 21, 2006 10:25AM Dyle: I really enjoyed "re-living" the 50's through your pictures! What a wonderful time it was and we didn't need alcohol and drugs to have a good time! That T' Bird of yours is awesome! Thanks for sharing all with us! July 28, 2006 6:52PM mary: my email is angeleyes1@ntelos.net for roderfield photos . she collects old postcards to. July 14, 2006 6:13PM mary: love the photos, if anyone has any of roderfield wv, let me know. i am doing a scrapbook for my girlfriend for her birthday in aug. she is from roderfield and welch area. July 14, 2006 6:11PM Mary Wetzel: Hello! Its Mary Wetzel from Kansas City. Nancy has told me so much about Welch and "the good 'ol days" it was fun to see it through photos! July 11, 2006 8:32AM Barbara Cassell WHS: Hi Everyone, I just got that lov'in feeling and spent the afternoon in the diner. I fired up the juke box, laid out my quarters on the pinball machine, got a coke, in little green bottle, no peanuts and went back in time. I took more photos and will gradually add them. June 30, 2006 1:51PM Linda Warf Keneda: I really enjoyed the pictures. I know there are pictures of some of us that we are glad you have not found! Keep up the good work. June 29, 2006 3:50PM Phyllis Hyder Isaacs: Really enjoyed seeing all the pictures. I will go through my old ones and send you some. Good job! Phyllis Hyder Isaacs, WHS 1960 June 28, 2006 3:40PM Caroline Early-Poirier: Thanks, Barb, for the trip down Memory Lane. Loved being reminded of "The Way We Were". We were blessed to have grown up in such an innocent time. Caroline Early-Poirier June 28, 2006 1:40PM Marie Lambert Collier: Enjoyed visiting your site. Fun seeing the guestbook too--some names familiar from Gary and some from Welch. I used to work for Richard Clark's father, and I see Richard is still around, somewhere. How great to touch part of the past. June 27, 2006 2:14PM anne williams: Barbara, Can't believe what you've done with the new prom pictures!! Where in the world did I get that dress??? Looks like something Dad had a say in!! I enjoyed as usually.I have really enjoyed going here over and over. June 25, 2006 1:27AM Linda Counts Miller: Barbara, YOu made my afternoon. I laughed and strolled down memory lane. I especially like the rockettes and the sign climbing. The Tic Toc inside shot was so crystal clear that it took me back there and remember the bridge right beside it. You capture so many wonderful memories and I thank you. Great shots and I am coming to the diner soon. Blessings, Lin June 24, 2006 1:13PM Maria Dimasa Zucco: Barbara, You did a fantastic job on this site. It really brings back memories of Welch in the 1950's. June 16, 2006 3:18 P.M. June 16, 2006 12:18PM Ramona Rutledge-Shook: Just wonder where all the girls are now!! I know there were pictures of 1962 at Myrtle Beach and maybe I can get my hands on them some day. You girls are super putting all this together. Thanks June 14, 2006 5:27PM Joan Whitehead Sublett: Thanks for the memories. As you get older it!s good to look back and think of the good times then and now. June 8, 2006 9:17PM Reginald Fallin: this is really great, I love seeing pictures of all the Patch folk June 8, 2006 7:19AM Bud Farmer (1958)(Gary): Hi Barbara,I know I'm repeating myself but this is such a great site and I do enjoy visiting!! Keep up the good work,will you? Bud June 8, 2006 5:11AM Nancy: Now, kids, Barb is always adding to these albums..........and personally I am keeping an eye on the new Senior Sigma and Prim Priscilla Sororties Album. I know for a fact that she has several pictures of the 1961 Senior Sigmas at Myrtle Beach, in those beautiful "multi colored MUMUS".....because I GAVE THE PICTURES TO HER! May 31, 2006 5:12PM Bob Greene: Hey Barbara, This is "that Welch Kid" you've always referred to me as being. I've really enjoyed the tour down your Welch Memory Lane! It gets better each time I go there in my wonderful memories of Welch and those times long past that you've so wonderfully preserved for all of us! Thanks for sharing your's and Nancy's photo memories with us. I can't imagine anyone having a more picture-perfect collection of 1950's Welch memories than the Dawson girls! I'll be sure to share the link to your website with my older sisters Glenna & Brenda. I'm sure their memories are much better than mine from those 1950's days! You see, I'm still just "that Welch kid" to which you refer (some 10 or more years younger than you elder yet more wise ladies of Welch)! Still, I cherish the old Welch memories and will forever crave that ol' sub sandwich, Wise potato chips and a Coke with a paper straw from the Sterling Drive-In that I'm sure we ALL remember! ;-) All the best to you dear Barbara. Glad to see you're back in good health! "That Welch Kid" May 19, 2006 9:17AM mary noe: hi there i was looking at your fabulous fifties photos and was wondering if i could get copies of all the starland theather photos ? my husband use to life in big four and worked at the theather. i bet i looked 3 hours last week for old photos from welch and big four and roderfield. May 8, 2006 11:22AM Rose Gripka: Barbara....wow!! This is fabulous. Sure did bring back a lot of 50's & 60's memories for me! Thanks for sharing this with me! March 17, 2006 10:03AM barbara cassell: Sorry, in my excitement I forgot to tell you to scroll down to "The Cook and the Scabbardfish.". Nick was a cook on the submarine Scabbardfish in WW II. March 7, 2006 11:57AM Barbara Cassell WHS: Hi Classmates: I have just found a jewel from Welch. Go to train album and read post by Nick Christodoulou. go to http:usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast1.htm It is a fasanating interview and he mentions Welch.. Email him, I am sure he would love to hear from us. He talks about his 3 books. March 7, 2006 11:43AM Bud Farmer (1958): Hi Barbara,those pictures of the pj party and swimming pool were TOO MUCH!! No wonder us Gary boys went "huntin' on "the hill"--ha--C ya.. February 27, 2006 11:37AM Norman Bishop: Barbara, Good morning Love this site.I graduated from Welch in 1949 & after seeing this it feels like not so long ago, bless you for that. Lets hear from others from 49 & 50 and hopefully some photos from Davy, where I lived. I attend an Asco Reunion ea. July at Pipestem State Park . I'll see that lots of folks see & enjoy this site & especially the photos. P. S. Thank You , Thank You & Thank You. Norm 02/23/06 February 23, 2006 8:09AM ShirlJoyShupebchs: I graduated from Big Creek High School in 1957. Great photos. Lots of memories for all of us who grew up in the area during the fabulous fifties! Remember the spirited rivalry the OWLS and Maroon Wave enjoyed! The good ole days. Thanks for sharing! Love and blessings, Shirl Joy Shupe Johnson-Turpin PS: I am happy to share our email OWL Alumni News with the Maroon Wave Alumni; just sent me a note. ssturpin@earthlink.net February 18, 2006 6:33PM Patty Colosi Johnson: The new Welch site is really impressive and brings back good memories. The photos are very touching and make you wonder how time goes by so quickly. Keep those photos coming! January 14, 2006 12:43PM Rob. "Tim" Gilley '50: Breautifully done, Barbara. Boy I thought our group was rambunctious. Appreciate seeing photos of Mom's classes. Looking forward to viewing additional photos as they are added. Will look to see what I have and send you some more. Take care. Tim January 6, 2006 4:21PM Nilda, Larry, and Aida: Barbara, we really enjoyed the pictures. Can't believe so many years have past. We really had some good times. December 21, 2005 4:08PM Raymond Spears: was so glad to see these pictures bring back few memories of my days in welch and surrounding area's.keep the picture's coming! December 13, 2005 5:38PM Buddy G: Barb please email me I can`t find your email thanks BG December 6, 2005 12:24PM Don Kaiser: This quite a web site. There's a lot of imformation about Welch on it and a lot of history. Somebody did quite abit of work putting it together. Thanks for the tour. Don Kaiser December 4, 2005 7:43AM Bud Facello WHS: Glad I found this site. Still trying to find some lost classmates from 1954. Anyone from WHS 54, let me hear from you so we can locate other classmates. Bud Facello December 1, 2005 10:34PM anne williams: Barbara what a great job!! I really enjoyed the albums and all the memories!! It really brought back some wonderful carefree times. November 8, 2005 12:09AM Evadell: I really enjoy looking at the pictures of our past. I check every day to see if new pictures have been added. I don't know if I have any that I have not already sent, but I will look to see if I have any more. November 4, 2005 2:24PM Paul Chapman ('55): This is a great site Barbara. Thanks for making your pictures available for all of us who like to revisit some of the good times of our youth. October 30, 2005 6:49AM Jerry Farris '57: Good job Barb. I'm glad you were able to use one of my pics. Sorry I don't remember all the names. October 28, 2005 5:00PM Doug Pafford: Hi Barbara, Great job. You sure can bring back the memories. I'm sorry I did not see your first website. Doug Pafford GHS '57 October 27, 2005 9:13AM Richard Ramella: Barbara, you have done a beautiful job of showing the nice things about being young in 1950s Welch. I enjoyed it all. Dino October 26, 2005 4:16PM Buddy Garay: Great site , almost as good as mine !! ha . Go Coaldiggers ... October 20, 2005 3:56PM Bud Farmer (1958): Hi Barbara,,this is a great place to "get lost" in,,thanks for getting it together and keep up the good work,,take care.. Bud p.s. GHS 12 WHS 0 October 17, 2005 4:54AM John Spencer: Barbara: Thanks for great photos. John Spencer WHS CLASS OF 58 October 16, 2005 8:00AM Joe Buenrostro: This is a great site. Really brought back some good memories of W.Va. Almost forgot how great the girls from Welch were until I seen the PJ parties and Swim Suit pictures. October 15, 2005 5:07PM Ramona: okay, so now I see you didn't get my 1st message! this is complicated....really a nice album and I just wish I had been there to share all the good time with you gals!!!! October 15, 2005 3:51PM Pat Friel Johnson: Barbara I know you are having a blast gathering and sharing all these pictures with all your old West Virginia friends as well as the world. You've done a great job! October 14, 2005 6:13AM Larry Hylton: Barb, thanx for the memories, a time and place where life and friends were wonderfull. October 13, 2005 10:21AM Richard Clark: Barbara, Thanks so much for sharing all of this with us. Great collection and great job. Nothing can ever replace those beginnings and we were more fortunate than we then ever dreamed! October 12, 2005 7:32PM Tony Miano: Great pictures and memories of our lifes in a great era!...No one will have as much fun and have the comraderie that our class of l957 shared....and continues to share! October 12, 2005 6:20PM Ray Hunt: Thank you, Barbara, for bringing back such wonderful memories of a wonderful period of time in my life. You are an exceptional person. Ray Hunt October 12, 2005 4:51PM Ginny Keys: Incredible collection! October 12, 2005 1:05PM Ina Lee Brindle Meadows: Remembering the good times. October 12, 2005 7:48AM Nancy: You just keep getting better and better each time you do these. I love the music as well as the pictures. Keep at it, and we will keep checking for new and different pictures. October 3, 2005 8:06AM Barbara Dawson Cassell: I'm baaaaack.I have received so many request to bring back the Picture Trail Albums. For the loyal followers some of these pictures will be familiar, but some are new. If you have pictures to share, please send them to me. Please sign the guest book because that makes this more fun for everyone. You may find old friends and make some new ones. September 13, 2005 5:04PM