Barrackville High School - Bisoneer Yearbook (Barrackville, WV)

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THE CHURCH OF CHRIST The Church of Christ was organized in Barrackville in the early part ofl800-1830. Among the first families of the church were John W. Robison, James Z. Robison, John W. Floyd, Sanford Conaway, allelders of the Church of Christ, and Moses Ice, and Andrew Ice, and their respective families and descendants, The land for the church property was given to the church by Andrew Ice fAndy Icej and wife, Martha Reynolds Ice. The members burned the lime on Andrew Ice's farm and J. Z. Robison fur- nished the lumber from his farm for the wood needed in the building, The brick was burnt and made on the church property itself, and the building was erected and completed in the year 1881. The building came into being as a result of Daddy Lacock who was a member of the Church of Christ from Waynesburg, Pennsylvania andwho followed the trade of sheep herdsman. He travel- ed through this country and through his efforts he persuaded the brethren here to build their own building. His word to them was that they could do this if they had the will to dare, and to do. Those are his exact words. He donated the first communion set for the new building, and San- ford Conaway donated the big clock. The present pulpit and stand were made from lumber do- nated by James Z. Robison, from the Robison farm. The congregation has apresent membership of one hundred and thirty members. The present preacher is Evangelist Earl P, Stevens, who began working with the congregation part time in 1948- 1950 and began full time work with them in 1951, This is his fourth year of full time work with them. He is a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi and a graduate of Carr Central High School, He has four years of college work at Abelene, Texas. BA PTIST CHURCH The Bethesda Baptist Church was organized in Barrackville in l84l by an Itinerary Clergy- man. The first building was located about the present site of the No. 7 Slate Dump. Among the first men of this church were, A. T. Heck, Alexander Clelland, John Snoderly, and Reverend A. J. Garrett the first pastor, The present edifice was erected and dedicafted in 1921. The present pastor is Mr. William C, May. He is a graduate of Davis High School, and he attended Fairmont Normal, and has been a minister for IZ. years, MONUMENTAL METHODIST CHURCH Almost one hundred years ago the Monumental Methodist Church was organized and a church building was erected. Some of the early founders were Reverend Henry Prickett who was a tanner by tradeg Rider Boor and Stanton Evansg the Straight, Conaway and Wilson families, About thirty-five years ago an addition was added to the church. The community service board was erected in the middle of the l940's. In the past five years several improvements have been made, including a new carpet, and beautiful seats. The church has a large well kept lawn. The church cemetery is beautiful in its quiet simplicity. The Monumental and the Barrackville Methodist Churches compose the Barrackville charges, The highly respected and capable Reverend C. D. Tharp has been Pastor of this charge for the past twelve years, BA RRACKVILLE METHODIST CHURCH The Barrackville Methodist Church is located on an acre plot of land donated by Mr. Wm. B. Ice many years ago, The old stone church has been remodeled and enlarged several times to meet the needs of the increasingmembership. The most recent and extensive addition was made in 1952. This New building is joined to the original edifice and is covered with matching stone. The new structure consists of eight class rooms, secretary's room, choir loft, dining and recreation room, modern kitchen a-nd new heat- ing system. The original building was constructed in 1855. Therefore next year, 1955, the one hundredth anniversary will be observed, In addition to the building for worship the church owns a modern comfortable parsonage located nearby. This home has been occupied by the present pastor, C. D. Tharp and family since Oct- ober, 1952, CATHOLIC CHURCH The All Saints Church at No 7 was organized in 1922, the building was built and the land was given by the Bethlehem Colonies Corporation. In the past several years under the leadership of the Reverend James Pietersma the interior of the Church has been beautifully remodeled,also an addition of pews. An addition of four statues have been added by the zealous labor of the present pastor, Reverend Leonard Gizinskas, which has added to the beauty of the Church. The parish hall was beautifully remodeled under the end- less labor of the artist Reverend Pietersma. The parish has two societies, one for the men and one for the women. Everyone is cordially invitedto pay a visit to one of Marion County's most beautiful and friend- liest mission Church. 41