By Helen W. Searle
Crowned Martyrs
Colosseum between
and the Lateran,
hills of Rome,
of the "Quat-
the Four Crowned
15 centuries ago.
reign of Diocletian,
work for artisans
standards,
the pollution of
those artists work-
stone, or perhaps
k sculpture and archi-
refused to exercise
talents and skills
of the emperor,
very difficult. Of-
were condemned
starvation. Some-
were exiled. Most
were martyred by
methods. Some
some were placed
and thrown into
were simply be-
know how the vari-
Mission
November 12, at
Louis Parish House
a program entitled
Home To Me" will
by Michael Vin-
of the southern
Community Serv-
Is Home To Me"
Catholic Bish-
letter on Ap-
Vincent's program
of peace and
people of this area
Bishops' letter.
is the only state
in Appalachia,
es parts of nine
New York to
subject is timely
area.
Parish House is lo-
Drive in
tents will be
i the program and
interested per-
are cordially in-
is by
Guild. For
please call
p.m.
Mr Witt
Jones, daughter of
of Sam Black
R. Witt, son of Carl
of Dawson an-
and
The cere-
'at McElhenny Pres-
in Grassy
B p.m. on November
will follow at the
All family and
away
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s Tree.
Methodist Women's
Conference Held
ous punishments were awarded
nor exactly how the names of
those who suffered such martyr-
dom came to be revealed. How-
ever at the church of the "Quat-
tro-Coronatl" stands as witness
to the courage and piety of these
men and, in particular, to the
four men whose decapitated
bodies were found on this site.
Today, the stonecutters and
builders of Rome remain the
proprietors of the principal
chapel dedicated to Saint
Sylvester. The attached convent
belongs to the Sisterhood of
Charity where deserted orphans
are housed, cared for and edu-
cated.
These martyrs, portrayed both
in Roman and German Art with
crowns on their heads, palms in
hand, and various implements of
their trade such as the chisel,
the mallet, the rule, and the
square at their feet, are remem-
bered on their feast day, Novem-
ber 8.
Stephanle Anne Willis
Dr Jeff and Mandy Willis of
Alderson announce the birth of
their first child, Stephanie Anne
Willis. Stephanie was born Au-
gust 22, 1990 at Humana Hospi-
tal of Greenbrier Valley. She
weighed 7' pounds 13 ounces
and was 20 inches long.
Paternal grandparents are
Carroll and Jean Willis of Alder-
son. Maternal grandparents are
Vee and Graham "IMll of Madi-
son, Virginia. Great-grandpar-
ents are Bessie Gwinn and Eliza-
beth Willis of Ald~erson, iind
Mildred Weaver of Madison, VIr=
ginia.
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/Vest I mile Crawley, WV. (304) 392-6500
The Power of Love was the
theme for the annual meeting of
the West Virginia Annual Con-
ference of United Methodist
Women held at Trinity United
Methodist Church, Bluefleld, in
early October.
Reverend Timothy Bias, min-
ister of Duff Street Church in
Clarksburg and leader of church
growth workshops, was the key-
note speaker for the Friday eve-
ning session. Through many il-
lustrations, Reverend Bias,
stated the greatest gift each can
give to another is the gift of en-
couragement -- an encouraging
word.
Speaking at the afternoon
session Homer Ball, member
Conference Board of Global Min-
istries, explained the purpose of
a new project in southern West
Virginia -- the McDowell County
Project. He told of the many
needs of the people in this area
who are unemployed, the low
birth rate of young mothers, the
need for nutrition training, the
need for food and clothing, and
the need to love and give an en-
couraging word. Women take
food, clothing, toys, and school
supplies for this project. In addi-
tion to the many gifts, the
women gave $1250 as an offer-
ing.
Dan Farley, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Glen-
wood Park Retirement Village,
gave a report on the Village.
Many of the women had toured
the facilities and had lunch
there before the meeting.
During the Pledge service, the
eleven districts pledged
$310,500 to mission for 1991.
President Jean Price, in her re-
port, commended the women in
West Virginia for their persis-
tence and hard work. "We lead
Mrs Jeffrey Scott Rodgers
(nee Rachel C. Clemons)
Rachel Christina Clemons
Weds Jeffrey Scott Rodgers
Rachel Christina Clemons and
Jeffrey Scott Rodgers were mar-
ried July 28 at The Old Stone
Presbyterian Church, Dr J. Dex-
ter Taylor officiated at the
double-ring, afternoon cere-
mony.
Wedding music was per-
formed by Renee Fife, soloist and
Bridgette Armentrout, organist.
Escorted by her father, the
the nation in returning the com--bride wore a white, floor-length
mitment forms for the Campaign gown of taffeta. The gown fea-
for Children," she said. "In addl- tured an off-the-shoulder neck-
tion, we lead the Jurisdiction in llne, short puffed sleeves
presenting special mission rec-
ognitions, gifts to mission, and
gifts in memory. We also lead the
jurisdiction in participation In
the following action projects: let-
ter writing to government agen-
cies, action network groups, and
coalitions. We also lead the ju-
risdiction for participation in the
Reading Program." she added.
Betty Riser, Romney, and
Tom Burger, editor of The West
Virginia United Methodist, were
presented with special mission
recognition pins.
A memorial service was held
to honor members who died in
the past year.
Reverend Daniel Johnson,
superintendent of the Parkers-
burg District, installed Lucllle
Slates, vice-president; Phyllis
Knight, treasurer; Leona Goff,
Mission CoOrdinator of Global
Concerns; Clara Belle Denning.
Secretary. Publicity & Public Re-
lations; Lorene Seibert, Secre-
tary Financial Interpretation;
Mary Ann Lang, chairperson
committee on nominations;
Susie Castle, committee on
nbminatlon; Carolyn Ganoe,
committee on nominations;
Caroline Becker. committee on
nominations.
More Church & Club
News, Page 4-B
wore black tuxedos with short
jackets, houndstooth trousers
and black accessories.
Ring bearer was Christopher
Douglas Clemons, nephew of the
bride, of Lewisburg. He, too,
wore a black tuxedo with a short
jacket, houndstooth trousers
and black accessories. Christo-
pher carried a white, lace-
trimmed ring pillow,
The reception was held on the
lawn at Carnegie Hall in Lewis-
burg. The groom's aunt. Mrs
Linda Rodgers coordinated the
reception. Floral arrangements
for the reception tables were cre-
ated by Mrs Lucille Skaggs. Mu-
sic was provided by "Easy Lis-
tening."
John and Vicki Wilson and
Frank and JoAnn Joliffe hosted
a rehearsal cook-out for the
couple.
The bride is the daughter of
Troy and Rachel Clemons of
Lewisburg. She graduated from
Greenbrier East High School in
1984, West Virginia University in
1988 with a ba'c bqors degfde in
Social Work and West Virginia
University in 1989 with a mas-
ters in Social Work. She is a Site
CoOrdinator for The Florence
Crittendon Outreach Program in
Morgantown.
The groom is the son of John
and Kaye Rodgers of Lewisburg.
He graduated from Greenbrier
East High School in 1984. West
Virginia University in 1989 with
a bachelors degree in History
and Political Science. He is a law
student at the West Virginia Uni-
versity College of Law.
Following a wedding trip to
Pocono, Pennsylvania, the
couple is living in Morgantown.
adorned with bows. a dropped
torso bodice and a full skirt. Her
headpiece featured a pear and
silk floral headband and a shoul-
der length veil accented by pearl
sprays.
She carried a cascade of white
gardenias, pink sweetheart
roses, stephanotis, baby's breath
and ivy. Included in the bouquet
was an antique white handker-
chief given to the bride by her
mother.
Matron of Honor was Diana
Cook-Mallory of Washington.
D.C. Bridesmaids were Sarah
Echols of Williamsburg, Virginia;
Robble Harnsberger of Atlanta,
Georgia; and Stephanle Masters
of Ronceverte.
The attendants wore tea-
length dresses of black floral
chintz. Each attendant carried a
long-stemmed pink rose with
baby's breath and pink satin rib-
bon.
Best man was Michael Woods
of Richmond. Virginia. Grooms-
men were Bill Snyder of Lewis-
burg; Mark Burnette of White
Sulphur Springs; and Brad
Hoylman of Lewisburg.
The groom and his attendants
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Lewisburg United
Methodist Meet
Gail Losch, President of the
Lewisburg District of United
Methodist Women presided at a
recent meeting, held at Lewis-
burg United Methodist Church.
Wilma Reynolds gave a devotion
entitled "Faith -- Where Is Your
Faith."
Mrs Losch welcomed Dr Law-
rence Sherwood, District Super-
Intendent.
Correspondence from Beckley
Child Care Center was pre-
sented, thanking the District for
money and gifts received.
The next newsletter will be
mailed November 15. The 1991
Summer newsletter will be sent
out August 10 and we must have
news articles to the secretary by
August 1.
Goals for 1990 have been
completed and a Gift to Mission
was made for the year.
Lorene Seibert of Sum-
mersville was Installed as Secre-
tary of Financial Interpretation
for the West Virginia Conference
of United Methodist Women.
Lorene has held offices in the
District and in her local unit.
This appointment was made at
the Annual Conference in Blue-
field this month.
The following officers will
serve the District for 1990-91:
Gaff Losch, President; Wtlma
Reynolds, Vice-President; Betty
Donahue, Secretary; Virginia
Bostic, Treasurer; Anita Burr,
Christian Personhood; Erma
Thompson, Christian Social In-
volvement; Barb Plttsenbarger,
Supportive Community; Marie
Basham, Global Concerns;
Mildred Allen, Secretary of Pro-
gram Resources; Margaret lrv-
inc. Secretary of Publicity and
Public Relations; Gayle Lesure,
Membership; Frances Bowman,
Secretary of Financial Interpre-
tation.
The Shepherdess Program for
1990-91 was discussed, and
those serving are encouraged to
contact the units assigned to
them and keep them advised of
the numerous activities of the
District.
Mrs Losch called attention to
the following meetings, the first
of which is a meeting to be held
at Rock Camp, April 6, 1991.
This Is a meeting mainly for the
under 40 age group In the Dis-
trict; however, our sense of hu-
mor dictated that those over 40
will also participate in this
worthwhile meeting.
Spiritual Growth Retreat.
Jackson's Mill, April 11-14; cost
is $40.
A District officers' planning
retreat at Pipestem, May 2 and
3, 1991.
The Spring meeting of the
District will be held May 16 at
Johnson Memorial, Alderson.
Wllma Reynolds reviewed a pro-
posed program for the meeting.
Bishop William Boyd Grove has
accepted an invitation to join us
at this meeting and share his
sermon on children. Wilma
thanked Dr. Sherwood for his
assistanc~ in getting the Bishop
to meet with us In May.
The School of Christian Mis-
sions cost is $80. Those wanting
to attend the school should con-
tact their local unit president.
The Rainelle Methodist
Churdh will host the Fall District
Meeting on September 18.
More information on the an-
nual meeting at Parkersburg,
October 11-12, 1991 will be
forthcoming to individual units.
District officers will meet
again October 23. 1991 at Lewis-
burg United Methodist Church,
The Northeast Jurisdiction
Open your One Valley Bank 1991
Christmas Club Account today.
Charge your checking account &
receive 6% interest. Use a weekly
coupon book & receive 51/2%
interest. Either way you'll receive
a FREE Holly Snack Jar with
your One Valley Bank 1991
Christmas Club deposit of
$2 or more.
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meeting at Charleston, April 3-5,
1992.
Closing devotions were given
by Barbara Pitsenbarger.
In Memory Of
Janet Talbott
Humana Hospital - Greenbrier Valley
would like you to meet someone special.
Steve Walter, M.D.,
Internal Medicine, has
recently joined the staff of
Humana Hospital - Green-
brier Valley. He is in
private practice with Lynn
Smith, M.D., Don'is
Ragsdale, M.D. and Michael
Bah'i, M.D.
Dr. Walter is certified by
the American Board of
Internal Medicine. He is a
graduate of the University
of the Medical College of
Ohio at Toledo. During his
~sidency at the Medical
College of Ohio at Toledo
he was chief resident.
Dr. Walter is an avid golfer
and enjoys playing racket-
ball.
To make an appointment,
call:
645-3207
Valley Medical Associates
Davis Stuart Road
Lewisburg, WV
In loving memory of our
daughter and sister, Janet Mor-
ris Talbott, who was taken away
from us November 7, 1989.
It's been one year since
you left us
And we still feel the grief
Because those happy thnes
Seem Oh, so very brief
SO we look back everyday
and relish on your smile
Because we know you are
out In the golden somewhere
In the home of the pure
and blest
Sadly missed by
Dad and Morn
Brothers, Sisters
and their families
647,5030 392-5030
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