Town Of Eleanor : Schools and Civic Organizations

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Schools and Civic Organizations

Eleanor Volunteer Fire Department
586-9821
Fire Chief: Nyle Whittington - Asst. Chief: James Burgess
20 Members
This modern Fire Department is a great asset to the town and surrounding area.

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Eleanor Homemakers
Contact: Loretta Frame
586-3427

Eleanor Lions Club
President: Charles Ray Harper
586-9248

VFW Post 440
President: John Sanson
586-9660

Eleanor Explorers 4-H Club
(Kindergarten through grade 12)
Rosalee Juba-Plumley, Leader
586-1123

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Eleanor Presbyterian Church
205 Eleanor Circle
Rev. Carol Woods
586-2166

Eleanor First Baptist Church
909 Roosevelt Blvd.
Rev. David Panaro, Jr.
586-2224

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Eleanor Branch Library
231 Eleanor Circle
586-4295
The town owns the land the Branch Library is located on. All utilities for the library are paid by the town from the general fund. The town also makes a $2,000 donation to the library each year. The library is a great asset to the Community children and the many senior citizens who enjoy reading a good book.

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Town of Eleanor "Official" Web Site
http://www.pcda.org/eleanor/
Gary S. Walton, Webmaster
Putnam County Development Authority
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-Schools-

Eleanor Head Start
957 Roosevelt Blvd.
586-3726

For more information on Putnam County Schools, click on the
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Putnam County Schools

George Washington Elementary School
Kindergarten through grade 5
Eleanor, West Virginia
Phone: 304-586-2184

George Washington Middle School
Eleanor, West Virginia
304-586-2875
"This school was completed in 1938-39 for the Homestead Children."
Grades taught were first though ninth.
Today, this Middle School, houses classes sixth through eighth grade. Student attending are from Eleanor, Buffalo, Red House and surrounding areas. This picture was taken on May 16, 2000.
This beautiful old school caught fire Friday night, May 26th around 11 PM. After investigation by the State Fire Marshall, the fire was ruled arson. Many, many residents of the town, children and adults came out to watch, hoping and praying the fire could be contained. There were tears everywhere, this was not just a school that was burning, but a Historical landmark that housed many memories, from the first proud students that attended in 1939, to all who have entered it's doors though the years, including the children of today. It has brought us success, joy, celebration and happiness year after year. The fire may have destroyed the building, but nothing can destroy the memories. The first Commencement Exercises were held on May 25, 1939. The building caught fire on May 26, 2000, exactly, 61 years and one day later.
We are all so thankful that no students or teachers were in the building at the time of the fire.

The burnt out remains of this school are now gone, only a empty lot remains, a sad reminder of the great loss this community has suffered. The students who would have attended classes here are now in modular units located on land directly in front of the gymnasium.
As a part of the Federal Relief Program , this school was built to serve the children of this community. It is an important part of our history and our heritage. It is our hope that the school will be re-built and continue to serve the needs of the Middle School Students from Eleanor and the surrounding area.
Insurance money paid to the Board of Education for this school should be used for this purpose and this purpose alone.

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"First Anniversary Commencement"
George Washington Junior High School
Eleanor, West Virginia
Thursday evening, 8:00 O'Clock
May 25, 1939

"Graduates"
E. Franklin Allen....................................Lila Faun Ashworth
William Vinson Bias.....................................Ina Pearl Bayless
Iden Kay Core......................................Willo Venetta Burgess
James Russel Davis......................................Alma Jane Crago
Chester Guthrie.............................................Lenna Mae Hale
Oscar O. Kosa..........................................Lola Violet Mitchell
John Andrew Mays.............................Grace Luzella Newman
Earl Weathers Rowsey........................Dorothy Louise Patton
Harold T. Smith..............................Margaret Louise Waddell
Robert Warren Taylor..............................Eleanor Marie Wait
W. Simeon Wilkinson
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Class Colors.................................................Blue and White
Class Flower.............................................................Orchid
Class Motto........"Today we Follow, Tomorrow we Lead."
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"Faculty"
Curtis P. Smith....................................Principal & Science
L. E. Burns............................Mathmatics & Social Science
Lotta Thomas..............................English & Social Science
Tressie Hacker........................Home Economics & English
A .N. Skeen.........................Physical Education, 5th Grade
Emma Lee McGill........................Music, Art, & 2nd Grade

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"Thank You"
Arthurdale, West Virginia
It is with heart felt appreciation that we say "Thank You" to the students, faculty and parents of Valley Elementary School in Arthurale, West Virginia. Your generous gift of $1015 raised through school functions and donations to replace supplies and materials for the students of George Washington Middle School which were destroyed by fire in May 2000 goes beyond caring. To Arthurdale Heritage, Inc., we also say "Thank You" for your donation of books on Eleanor Roosevelt.

It is difficult to find the words to express our gratitude.
To have a "sister town" respond to the needs of the children in this community in such a positive way has surely created a lasting bond that far exceeds our historical beginnings. May your kindness be rewarded.

Putnam County Technical Center
Student and Adult learning center
Eleanor, West Virginia
304-586-3493
"The former hosiery mill for the project was purchased by the Board of Education and remodeled for this Technical Center. New exterior block and additional rooms were added." Students from the four county high schools attend classes here. Day and evening classes are also available for adults.
The Hosiery Mill went into operation August 15, 1939.

Last modified on Sunday, September 22, 2002