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CONTENTSReligious Symbols 1James D. and Eliza A. Beckett 4

Charles A. and Minnie C. Keadle 5

James H. Allen 6

E. E. Rodgers and Family 7Etta Clark Lynch 8

Anna Steel Parker 9

Women'sA\'oman's Missionary Society 10

Ray Young 11

Julian Shrader 12

Mary E. VanStavern, Gertrude and Cora Ben 13John Calvin Young 14

Beirne Chapman Young 15

Nancy Beirne Gilchrist 16

Lena L. Johnson 17

Boys In Service 18

History of Trinity United Methodist - Pickaway 23

Histor3' of the stained glass windows at Trinity 24Disclaimer 25

Attachments 26

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TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Religious Symbols

The lily is a symbol of purity and hasbecome a symbol of the Virgin Mary. TheEaster lily, a particular variety whichblooms in spring from a seemingly lifelessbulb, has become symbolic of Christ'sResurrection.

The rose is used to represent thenativity of Christ, the virgin Mary (herrose is white for purity), or martyrdom(a red rose).

The lamp is most often used torepresent the Word of God. It may alsobe used as a symbol of wisdom takenfrom the parable of the wise andfoolish virgins in Matthew 25.

A book most commonly represents theWord of God, the Bible. An open bookrepresents truth or revelation.

The dove is a symbol of the Holy Spirit.The olive branch is widely recognized asa symbol of peace. In Genesis, a dovereturned to Noah with an olive branch to

let him know that the flood waters hadabated, and that the episode of God'sjudgment was over.

The trumpet is a symbol of the Last Judgment,the resurrection, and the call to worship.Trumpets are associated in the Old Testamentwith solemn pronouncements of God or inGod's presence, of celebration and praise, andof God's people going into battle.

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The tablets of stone are a picture of theTen Commandments given by God toMoses on Mt. Sinai. They may be usedto represent the whole of God's law.

The lamp is associated in the OldTestament with worship, where itsymbolized God's presence. "Yourword is a lamp to my feet and a lightfor my path." Ps. 119:105

The vine and branches are a

reminder of Jesus' teaching thatbelievers derive life and fruitfulness

from Christ, the True Vine.

The beehive is a relativelymodern symbol representingthe church. Many bees, eachassigned a different task,working together for thebuilding up of the hivereminded artists of the Bodyof Christ, which is built up(edified) by many believerswith differing spiritual gifts.

"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three;but the greatest of these is charity."

The harp is recognizedas an attribute of KingDavid. It has been used

to represent the Psalmsand all music and

instruments that are

used to praise andglorify God.

The cross is the chief

sign of the Christianchurch. It is a reminder

that Jesus Christ is the

center of the Christian

faith. The crown is a

symbol of royalauthority, and is oftenused for Christ, the Kingof Kings. It may also beused as a "crown of

life," the eternal reward

of the faithful.

The cross, as reminder thatJesus Christ is the center of

the Christian faith, sits on

the rocks, often used as asymbol for Christ. A rockcan also symbolizeobedience to Christ. Matt.

7:24 "Therefore everyonewho hears these words of

mine and puts them intopractice is like a wise manwho built his house on the

rock.

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Wheat is a rich biblical

symbol. From Jesus'parables, wheat came torepresent believers versusthe "weeds" or "tares",

which represent unbelievers.Wheat may also be used torepresent the bread in HolyCommunion and, further,the Body of Christ.

The anchor symbolizes theChristian's hope in Christ.

The Agnus Dei (Latinfor "Lamb of God")may appear in severalpostures. Seated on abook with seven seals,

it represents the finaljudgment when Christreturns in glory.

"Worthy is the Lamb,who was slain, to

receive power andwealth and wisdom

and strength and honorand glory and praise!"

-Rev. 5:12

The five-pointed star isthe star of Bethlehem.

Shaped roughly like ahuman being, itrepresents Jesus'incarnation

"After Jesus was born

in Bethlehem in Judea,

during the time ofKing Herod, Magifrom the east came to

Jerusalem and asked,

"Where is the one who

has been born king ofthe Jews? We saw his

star in the east and

have come to worshiphim."

-Matt, 2:1-2

Grapes are symbolic ofHoly Communion and ofthe blood shed by Jesus onthe cross for the

forgiveness of sin. Grapesare also symbolic of thefruitfulness of the

Christian life.

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James D. and Eliza A. Beckett

James D. Beckett was born in 1847 and died in 1933 at the age of 86. Mr. Beckett served in the Confederate

Army. He was a teacher and later served two terms as County School Superintendent. He also served two

terms as Circuit Clerk and was President of the County Court.

Mr. Beckett was involved with the construction of this church by using a horse and wagon to haul lumber

and other materials.

Mr. Beckett's wife, Eliza, was born in 1862 and died in 1937 at the age of 75. It is believed that Eliza was a

student of James Beckett. She was a homemaker.

The Becketts were both Baptists and very active at Trinity even though they were not members. They had

three children, Ray, Mamie, and Emile. They are the great-grandparents of Nancy, Lloyd, and Dale. The

Beckett home place is now the home of Dale and Carol Beckett.

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Charles A. and Minnie C. Keadle

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Charles A. Keadle was born in 1864 and died in 1939 at the age of 75. Mr. Keadle taught in the one room

school located in the little white building next door to Trinity United Methodist Church. He was the

Superintendent of Monroe County schools from 1905 until 1909. He was the founder of the Corn Club in

Monroe County. Corn Clubs later evolved into 4-H Clubs throughout West Virginia. Mr. Keadle taught the

Men's Bible Class at Trinity.

Minnie C. Keadle, his wife, was born in 1871 and died in 1955 at the age of 84. She was a homemaker

and sister to Eliza Beckett. Mrs. Keadle was a member of the Women's Missionary Society. She had a warm

and friendly home and always kept a container of Grimes Golden apples on a small table. All visitors were

expected to eat an apple before leaving her home.

The Keadle home was the first house in Pickaway to have a concrete walkway from the road to the house.

As you leave Trinity Church and go toward Union, the Keadle home place is the last house on the right

before Beckett's Park.

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James H. Allen

James Allen was born July 1, 1925, and was the son of Charles and Mary Allen of Sinks Grove and a brother

of Charles, Nevitt, Elwyn, Paul and Eloise.

He was only two years old when he passed away. On August 28, 1927, while he and his family were

attending a meeting at Old Rehoboth, James was believed to have been bitten by a spider. He became acutely

ill and after two weeks of suffering, he passed away on September 13, at Greenbrier Valley Hospital.

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E. E. Rodgers and Family

Emory Earl Rodgers, the son of James M. and Emma Dunsmore Rodgers was born August 1, 1876. He

married Lela Bowles and moved to California. They had two daughters, Lillian and Jessica. After the death of

his wife, Mr. Rodgers and his daughters moved back to West Virginia.

His second wife, Verda Clark Turner, the daughter of Samuel F. and Catherine Clark was born June 26, 1879.

They had three children, James, Robert, and Eleanor. They settled in the Pickaway community and became

members of Trinity Methodist Church. Mr. Rodgers was a Sunday School Superintendent and teacher for more

than thirty years. Mrs. Rodgers was active in the Women's Missionary Society.

Mr. Rodgers was a school teacher and operated a dairy farm. Mrs. Rodgers was also a teacher and worked

for the Monroe Health Department for several years. Mrs. Rodgers was noted for her beautiful rose garden.

Mr. Rodgers died on June 17, 1956 as a result of a skull fracture when he fell off a ladder while putting hay in

a barn loft. Mrs. Rodgers died in 1978. Both are buried in the Salem cemetery in Organ Cave.

The window was given by the Rodgers family: John Turner, Lillian Christy, Jessica Benn, James Rodgers,

Commander Robert Rodgers, and Eleanor Cassell.

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Etta Clark Lynch

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Etta Clark Lynch was born in 1864, and died June 14, 1934, after a sudden illness due to blood poisoningfrom an insect bite. She was the daughter of Samuel and Martha Ballard Clark.

Etta was the wife of C. E. Lynch (former sheriff and President of the Bank of Monroe). They had twodaughters, Mrs. Nell White and Mrs. Sue Anderson. They lived at "The Cedars", a farm on the left just after

turning onto the Tollgate Road. Her great-grandson, Jim Anderson, now owns the property.

Mrs. Lynch was a life-long member of the Pickaway Methodist Church, serving as president and secretary

of the Women's Missionary Society for many years. She was described in her obituary as being a cardinal

member of the community and a noble hearted Christian woman, the embodiment of kindness and motherly

graces. During World War I and for a number of years thereafter, she was vice chairman of the Monroe County

Chapter of the Red Cross and took a large part in welfare work. She was active in alleviating human need,

compassionate and kind, truly the good neighbor. The following was taken from a memoriam written by

Committee Members of the Women's Missionary Society: "Our hearts are grieved at the passing of one whose

life was so beautifully like that of the Master, to whom she lived so near."

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Anna M. (Steele) Parker

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Anna M. (Steele) Parker was bom April 15, 1878, and died February 27, 1933. She was the wife of JesseC. Parker who was active in the Trinity Methodist Church for many years. They lived in the house currentlyowned by Gary and Betty Lemons.

Mrs. Parker was an active member of the Women's Missionary Society, serving as president and vice

presidentof the society for many years. The membersenjoyed listening to her share religious stories.

She also worked with the youth having organized the Junior Missionary Society in the church in 1928. She

was the devoted teacher of the Ladies Bible Class at Trinity. She was a school teacher at the Pickaway School

(shown above in 1922) which continues to stand next door to our church. During the winter months, she

invited the Women's Missionary Society to meet in the school house. This saved the ladies from building afire in the church. Anna was a sister of Bob Steele who married Ray Beckett's sister.

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Women' s/Woman's Missionary Society

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Although we are not sure why these two windows were called the

Women's and Woman's Missionary Society, it was through these

ladies that the window project was initiated and completed. The first

organizational meeting was held on February 26, 1887, and was

called the Ladies Missionary Society. Later the name was changed

to the Woman's Missionary Society. Members met on the first

Wednesday of each month in their homes until construction of the

church was completed. Dues of five cents were required at each

meeting and must be paid even if one did not attend. In December

1888, the ladies were able to have their monthly meetings at the

church but later reverted to meeting in private homes during the

winter months due to the difficulty in heating the church with pot

belly coal stoves.

The. ladies of the Society organized fundraisers such as Ice Cream

Suppers, Oyster Suppers, and Thanksgiving Dinners, which were

fifty cents a meal, to help pay for the cost of building the church and

for improvements throughout the years. The Ice Cream Suppers

were held at Young's Grove where Charlotte Craft now lives. A

bowl of ice cream was sold for five cents. The Society also helped

serve the C&O Railroad Employees at the State Fairgrounds as a

fundraising event for many years. Everyone pitched in to help

prepare and serve the food. Records indicate that the Women's

Society paid for the coal for the stoves, furnishings for the manse,

hymn books, and repairs to the church as needed.In 1940, the name was changed to Women's Society for Christian Service and charter members were: Mrs.

Leona Beckett, Mrs. Virginia Shrader, Miss Bertha VanStavem, Mrs. Sallie Beamer, Mrs. Elaine Gilchrist,

Mrs. Mary Allen, Mrs. Alcyona Johnson, Mrs. Minnie Shrader, Miss Ruby Mustain, Mrs. Effie Hedrick, Mrs.

Carrie Shirey, Mrs. Minnie Keadle, Mrs. Allie Bowles, Mrs. Maxine Beckett, Mrs. Launa Shirey, Mrs. Lula

Ballengee, Miss Cora Pomphrey, Miss Eloise Allen, Mrs. Kate Young, Mrs. Anna Charlton and Miss Mabel

VanStavem. During the war these ladies remembered and honored the men in service through cards, prayers,

knitted slippers and each Sunday they led church members in singing 'America'.

These are the ladies who supported the project to install the stained glass windows at Trinity Methodist and

contributed a significant amount of money to complete the project.

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Ray A. Young

Ray Young was born May 23, 1883, and died August 4, 1935. He was the son of John Calvin Young and

Mattie A. Young, and a half brother to Beirne Young. Ray was married to Edith Nickell Young. They had

one daughter, Marguerite. Ray attended Business College in Staunton, Virginia. He spent most of his life

farming. Ray lived in the John Young home place which is currently the home of Charlie McNeil.

Ray was an active supporter of Trinity Methodist Church. He served on many committees, helped to build

the basement by hauling supplies with horse and wagon from Ronceverte. As a steward of the church, Ray

visited members to obtain pledges to pay the minister for the year and also picked up garden vegetables to

supply the new ministers when they arrived after Annual Conference. Ray also invited the ministers to stop at

his home for Sunday dinner after services at Highland Park. During the two week church revival the visiting

minister was always invited to stay with Ray and Edith Young. Ray was always ready to help in any way he

could. He helped the ladies of the church with the annual Ice Cream Suppers and Oyster Suppers. He could

always be counted on to supply an evergreen tree for the church's Christmas program each year.

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Julian Maurice Shrader

Julian Shrader was bom in 1927 and died in 1985. He was the son of Frank and Virginia VanStavem

Shrader. He married Phyllis Porterfield from Gap Mills. Julian attended Trinity United Methodist Church

until he moved away. He served in the Armed Forces (Navy) and worked as a truck driver.

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Mary E. VanStavem,Gertrude and Cora Ben

Mary Etta was the second wife of Benjamin

VanStavem. They had four daughters, Gertrude,

Bertha, Cora Ben and Virginia. The only

information found regarding Gertrude was her death

date of September 12, 1921.

Cora Ben was born September 13, 1895. She

was educated at Marshall College, University of

Virginia, Columbia University and Peabody

Institute. Cora started teaching in Green Bank, West

Virginia. She later taught school in Williamson.

West Virginia. It was there that she died on March

22, 1927, from influenza followed by pneumonia.

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John Calvin Young

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John Calvin Young was born in Monroe County, (West) Virginia in the early 1830's. The Young familysettled in the Pickaway-Sinks Grove area around 1788. His first wife was Ann Elizabeth Campbell, a daughter

of Robert and Sarah McDowell Campbell, with whom he had two children, Beirne Chapman and Annie. His

second wife was Mattie Johnson and together they had seven children: Alta, Glenn, Ray, Elmer, Dwight,Clyde, and Frank.

John served as a Sergeant in the Confederate Army in Chapman's Battery under Captain George Beirne

Chapman during the War Between the States. Captain Chapman was much beloved by his men, and Johnnamed his first born son after him.

John is listed as one of the original trustees of the Pickaway M. E. Church South in 1887, along withGeorge T. Lynch, E. E. Meadow, John McDowell, Jr., and John A. Campbell. He lived in the Pickaway area

his entire life and was a farmer. His residence was the home now currently occupied by Charlie McNeil.

John passed away on March 22, 1912, and is buried in Mt. Pleasant cemetery. The window dedicated to

John was paid for by Paul and Elaine Young Gilchrist. John Young was Elaine Gilchrist's grandfather.

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Beirne Chapman Young

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Beirne Chapman Young was born in Monroe County, West Virginia, on May 21, 1864. His parents, John

Calvin Young and Ann Elizabeth Campbell Young, named him after his father's confederate Civil Warcommander, Captain George Beirne Chapman of Chapman's Battery. He and his first wife, Anna Roberta

Hodge, had one child, a daughter, Elaine. He had no other children.

Beirne was a prominent citizen of Monroe County. He was very active in politics, and was a leader of the

Democratic Party in this area. He served as Deputy Sheriff in the late 1800's.

He was a lifelong resident of Monroe County and a farmer. At the time of his death he was believed to be the

largest grazer of cattle in the county. He operated Walnut Grove farm for many years before moving to

Pickaway where he resided in the house constructed by his wife's father, John S. Hodge, which was located

where the Jeffry and Terri Pritt residence currently stands. He owned a large quantity of land around Pickaway,

having reassembled much of the farm owned by his ancestor, Robert Campbell.

Beirne passed away on June 13, 1937, and is interred at Mt. Pleasant cemetery. The window dedicated to

Beirne was paid for by Paul and Elaine Young Gilchrist. Beirne Young was Elaine Gilchrist's father.

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Nancy Beirne Gilchrist

Nancy Beirne Gilchrist was the only child born to the union of Paul Nickell Gilchrist and Elaine Young

Gilchrist. She was born in the family home at Pickaway on December 16, 1929. Her middle name comes

from her grandfather, Beirne Chapman Young. She married Harold Lloyd Pritt, and together they had four

children: Robert, Jeffry, Susan, and David.

Nancy and Harold attended West Virginia University together, and after college lived in Morocco for

several years due to Harold's service with the Air Force. Afterwards they moved to New Holland,

Pennsylvania, where Nancy began teaching school. Subsequently, they also resided in Cumberland,

Maryland, and Salt Lake City, Utah.

Later in life Nancy married Norman Upwall, and they returned to Monroe County and built a house in

Pickaway (currently occupied by Jeffry and Terri Pritt). After living here for several years they moved to

Pompono Beach, Florida, where Nancy passed away on July 5, 1993. She is buried in New Lebanon cemetery

beside her parents.

Nancy was 12 years old in 1942 when the church windows were dedicated. Her window was paid for by

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Lena L. Johnson

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Lena L. Johnson was a descendant of Robert Campbell (a prominent Monroe County farmer and landowner

during the early 1800's). During the later years of her life she and her sister, Alcyona Johnson, resided in the

old Campbell family home place which is now occupied by Nelson and Sherri Jenkins.

Lena was a prolific author, and had a children's book, Nonie, published in 1893, under the pen name of Leoti

Leigh. She also had some short stories published in magazines of the time. Her sister was an author as well,

and together they published a book of their poems.

Lena passed away on June 15, 1940, and is buried at Mt. Pleasant cemetery. The windows dedicated to her

memory were paid for by her sister, Alcyona Johnson.

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Boys In Service

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Church records identify fifteen boys in the Pickaway, Sinks Grove and New Lebanon communities who

were in the military service at the time this window was installed. Other boys in these communities served

during World War II but had not joined the military service at the time the windows were dedicated in 1942.

All but two of the boys are deceased at the time of publication of this booklet. The following are the names of

the fifteen boys.

Pictures of the boys listed below could not be obtained at the time of this publication.

Oscar Paris Hoover was born

on January 17, 1915 and died on

May 13, 1956. He is buried in

the Fairview cemetery. He

served as a Sgt. in the 3590

Service Command Unit.

Berton Leivesay

As of the date of this

publication, information

pertaining to Berton's service

record was unknown. It is

believed that he is buried in

California.

Wilbur King was born in

1908 and died in 1984. He is

buried in the Highland Park

cemetery. He served as a Private

in the U. S. Army.

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Boys In Service

Roscoe Campbell

Hunter was born on

November 21,1904 and

died on June 27, 1964.

He was the son of

Clayton Campbell

Hunter and was an

uncle of Jim Hunter

who resided on the

family home place in

the New Lebanon area

until his recent death.

Roscoe was a brother

of Margarite Hunter

McClung. Roscoe is

buried in the New

Lebanon cemetery. He

served as a Sgt. in the

U. S. Army.

William Oscar Moore

was born on December

22,1913 and died on

May 27, 1989. Oscar

joined the National

Guard in Ronceverte.

He was stationed in the

Panama Canal Zone

during the war. He

was a brother of Clint

Moore who currently

resides in the New

Lebanon area. He is

buried in the New

Lebanon cemetery.

His tombstone states

that he served as a Tec

5 in the U. S. Army.

George Edwin Young

was born on June 19,

1911 and died on

February II, 1977. He

was the son of Altie

and Texas (Tec)

Young. He was a

brother of Basil and

Forest Young. Edwin

served as a Pfc. in the

U. S. Army and is

buried in the New

Lebanon cemetery.

Byron L. Beamer was

born on July 10,1914

and died on January

11,1975. His parents

were Roy Stinnet and

Sally Moore Beamer.

He was a brother of

Robert, Charlie and

Asa Beamer and Mary

Moore Beamer

McNeil. He served as

a Staff Sgt. in the

Army Air Force and is

buried in the New

Lebanon cemetery.

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Boys In Service

Robert Anderson Beamer

was bom on January 27, 1918

and died on December 9, 2005.

Robert joined the National

Guard in Ronceverte. He was

the son of Roy Stinnet and Sally

Moore Beamer, Oscar Moore's

Aunt.

He was a brother of Byron,

Charlie and Asa Beamer and

Mary Moore Beamer McNeil.

He served as a Sgt. in the U. S.

Army and is buried in the New

Lebanon cemetery

James H. P. Rodgers was

born on February 7, 1918 and

died on June 10, 2001. He was

the son of E. E. and Verda

Rodgers. He was a brother of

Robert Rodgers and Eleanor

Rodgers Cassell. James joined

the National Guard in

Ronceverte. He signed up for

Naval Flight training but had to

resign from the service for

health reasons. James was an

accomplished pianist and played

for worship services at Trinity.

He is buried in the Salem

cemetery in Organ Cave and his

tombstone states that he was a

Pvt. in the U. S. Army.

Elwyn Alford Allen was born

on September 27, 1919 and died

on June 15, 1943. He was the

only one of the fifteen boys who

died overseas. He died in Tunis,

North Africa after being

diagnosed with cerebro-spinal

meningitis. Elwyn was the son

of Charles Henry and Mary

Allen. He was the brother of

Charles, Nevitt, Paul and James

and Eloise Allen Sibold. Elwyn

was a Capt. in the Army Air

Corp in the 17th Sq 27th Fighter

Bomber Group and is buried in

the New Lebanon cemetery.

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Boys In Service

Robert Rodgers was born on

April 1, 1920 and died on

October 28, 2008. He was the

son of E. E. and Verda Rodgers.

Robert was a brother of James

Rodgers and Eleanor Rodgers

Cassell. He joined the National

Guard in Ronceverte where he

served as a bugler. He signed up

for the Navy's V-5 officers

training and received his reserve

ensign's commission in March of

1941. After completion of Naval

flight training, Robert was

assigned to the battleship USS

West Virginia as a senior aviator.

He flew a plane off the USS West

Virginia during the Leyte Gulf,

Iwo Jima and Okinawa

campaigns. He was awarded the

DFC and a Purple Heart. Robert

is buried in Barrancas National

Cemetery in Pensacola, Florida.

C. Edwin Sibold was born on

September 23, 1913 and died on

February 15, 1988. He was the

son of Tom and Sally Sibold. He

married Eloise Allen and is the

father of Don, Jo Sibold Long

and Pat Sibold Shockey. Edwin

was one of only two who served

on the ground in major military

campaigns during the war. He

was in the battles for Sicily,

Naples, FoggiaRome, Arno,

Southern France, Rhineland and

Central Europe. He was a

Warrant Officer Jr. Grade in the

U. S. Army. Edwin is buried in

the New Lebanon cemetery.

Willard Jr. Miller was born on

June 21, 1921 and died on May

25, 1954. He was the son of

Shelton and Gracie Miller. He

was a brother of Arley, Carl and

Maggie Miller Erskine. He

served as a Sgt. in the 1345 Base

Unit of the U. S. Army and is

buried in the Green Hill cemetery

in Union.

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Boys In Service

Robert Nevitt Allen was born on November 15, 1917

and is one of two of the service boys still living as of

the date of this publication. Nevitt is the son of Charles

Henry and Mary Allen. He is the brother of Charles,

Elwyn, Paul, James and Eloise. Nevitt served as a

Master Sgt. in the Infantry in the U.S. Army and served

on the islands of Mindanao. Mindora and Leyte in the

Phillipines. He married Dorothy Sibold and they are

the parents of Mike, David, Kris and Terri. Nevitt

resides in Union, WV.

Robert Kyle (Bill) Martin was born on March 16, 1920

and is the other service boy still living as of the date of

this publication. He was the son of Harry and Edith

Martin and is a brother of Mayo Martin Lemons. Bill

also joined the National Guard in Ronceverte. He

shipped out to Mississippi and was ultimately

transferred to Company K in the 168th Infantry, 34th

Division of the U.S. Army. Bill was one of two who

saw significant ground action in the army. He

participated in the fighting in Algiers, Tunis and Oran

in North Africa. He was in the Salerno and Naples

invasion. He saw action in Italy in the Monte Pantano

and Cassino campaigns. Bill was awarded the Purple

Heart. He returned to the states in 1944 where he was

discharged as a 1st Sgt. After the death of his first wife,

Dorothy Fullen, Bill married Faye Richmond. They

have three daughters: Jane, Nancy and Connie. Bill

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History of Trinity United Methodist - Pickaway

Trinity United Methodist started in Hillsdale in a church which was erected by the Southern Methodists in

1874. After the Presbyterian church was organized in Hillsdale, they bought one-half interest in the Methodist

church. The two denominations used the building on alternate Sundays.

In 1886 the Methodists decided to build a church in Pickaway. Land was purchased from Rev. John H.

Simpson (pastor of the New Lebanon ARP church). The deed had an interesting clause: "No female was ever to

preach or lecture in the new church to be built as long as John H. Simpson lived."

In 1887 the cornerstone was laid for the Methodist Episcopal Church South Trinity in Pickaway. Mr. J. C.

Young and E. E. Meadorwere appointed as a committee to build the church. The contractor was John C. Lynch(fatherof Leona Lynch Kessell, a teacherat Union High School in the 1950s). The contractor was assisted byJohn A. Tomlinson, grandfather of Mary (Mrs. Charles Henry) Allen. Records show that John Chapman Youngdid not plant crops that summer because his horses were needed to haul sand from Flat Top Mountain for the

construction of the church.

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South was dedicated on October 21, 1888.

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It is believed that Mrs. Paul Gilchrist (daughter of Beirne Young) initiated the idea to install stained glass

windows in the Trinity church. A number of the windows in the Trinity Methodist Church were dedicated to

her relatives.

The first order for the windows was placed with the Rukel Art Glass Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1941. The

last order was placed in 1942 and installation of the windows was completed in that year. Single windows

cost S60 and double windows cost $125. The window over each front door cost $25. Each letter or number

on a window nameplate cost an additional $0.10. The total cost of the installation was $1,027.

Several persons bought a specific window(s) for their family members or relative. The Woman's Society of

Christian Service contributed the balance of the needed funds to pay for the windows. Many families made

payments with "egg money" (from the sale of eggs). Records show that some individuals contributed as little

as $1.00, $1.90, $2.00 or $5.00.

The sash for each window was made by Mr. Austin May of Lewisburg, WV at a special price of $3.00.

Mr. Shelton Miller was paid $2.25 for installing the pulpit windows. He was assisted by Mr. J. C.

Parker, Mr. Ray P. Beckett and Mr. Frank Shrader. The three men listed above installed the remaining

windows "free of charge".

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* DisclaimerThe committee who helped to prepare this booklet made a strong effort to be as factual as

possible. We apologize for any inaccuracy in the information.

* Thank You...We wish to extend a special thank you to Hazel Shrader and Mayo Lemons for providing much

of the history included in this booklet.

We would also like to express our appreciation for Mark Allen's design and technical assistance

in creating this publication.

- Attachmentsw Several documents that summarize the cost of the windows and other facts.

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Lot tar to ?'r.<i. fUlchrint from ?r'y WK2L APT GLASS CO,Cincinnati, OhioH-ptember lil, 19hl

','3 raoaivod tho dasigns .Tid lottars cntainiiig theorder for tho windows which wo herewith acknowlcd.tr-a.

?'i)"^-:i,; window an c.r skt.tcaboron's Miss, joci'ity.•jnbloiris and inscriptions cs written'Jlidow U^.OO

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Ladles '•"••ibl.? clasy paid oSJjfi.OO for Il-jrcolon carpot-d&temh3 couch cost A.26°.O0

rha rusilvorinp of the coraunion net *109.00donations ?7.1it

ria.no doiatod by "rs. Lauia Shirsy - Fiano tuning donated *2£.00

Drapor-ies and scares donated - Poon called Church Parlor

•i ar^:oad orp-n *!2P0O.O01300.00 Oonatfld by Jamca Rodpcrs in r.enory of his

father - .May P, 1^69

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