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Centennial – May 17, 1964 Organized Feb. 2, 1864
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1861 Class Members
Lyman Reynolds – Leader
C. G. Smith
Sarah Smith
Margey Smith
Amos Mudge
Lucy Mudge
Irene Squires
Rachell Styres
Caroline Squires
Arad Smith
Alexander C. Smith
M. A. Smith
Hosea Squires
Elk Run Church incorporated Feb. 2, 1864, at Chandlersburg. This building was erected during that year, at a cost of $1200. Land was acquired from the Palmer family next to the grist mill. Alterations, of a basement, Sunday school rooms, kitchen, and new entrance have been completed, but the original structure still is the center of worship at Elk Run.
Present Pastor – Richard Jones
Trustees
George Fethers …..Glenn Brace …..G. F. Dandois
Roland Smith …..Walter Sherman …… Boyd Brace
Sunday School Teachers
Marjory Tice …..Gordon Brace ….. Phyllis Sweeley
Oscar Sherman ….. Mildred Sherman ….. Nellie Tears
Superintendent: Mildred Sherman
Lay Leader: Oscar Sherman
Program
May 17, 1964
Sunday School ___________________________________10:10
Morning Service
Hon. Dutton S. Peterson speaker ____________________11:00
Picnic lunch in basement __________________________ 12:20
Pageant of Church organizers ______________________ 1:30
Old Time Singing School -- Oliver Sexton leader
History of Local Church
Recognition of Former Pastors and Visitors
Visit the Historical Exhibit
Light Refreshments in Basement
Former Ministers
D. Clark ________________________________1855-57
John Poncel _____________________________1857-58
Jas. H. Ross _____________________________1858-60
P. T. Christian ___________________________1860-61
E. Colson _______________________________1861-62
R. Mackwood ___________________________1863-66
C.L.F. Howe ____________________________1866-68
S.G. Rhinevault __________________________1868-71
Isaac Everitt _____________________________1871-74
D.E. Blaine______________________________1874-76
Harvey Lamkin___________________________1876-79
E. E. Morris______________________________1879-82
J. L. King________________________________1882-85
Geo. Fosbinder___________________________1885-86
T. H. King_______________________________1886-88
C. M. Adams_____________________________1888-91
F. M. Warner_____________________________1891-93
H. B. Troxell_____________________________1893-94
H. E. Hineman____________________________1894-95
H. E. Hyde_______________________________1895-97
W. H. Yard_______________________________1898-00
D. W. Proseus_____________________________1900-01
Daniel Stoker_____________________________1902-04
F. J. Allington_____________________________1905-08
W. T. Fitzgerald___________________________1909-10
C. D. Smith_______________________________1911-13
L. M. Lobdell_____________________________1914-16
S. A. Noon_______________________________1917
- F. Hilimire____________________________1918-19
William Hall______________________________1921-24
E. G. Bly_________________________________1925-26
F. H. Lockwood___________________________1927
S. H. Snyder______________________________1928-37
D. L. Moody (Summer)_____________________1937
Homer Cole______________________________1938
Paul Jaynes______________________________1941-43
Charles A. Smith__________________________1944-46
N. Allen Sours____________________________1946
Paul Fattaruso_____________________________1949
Clarence Whetstone________________________1951
Don Roe_________________________________1954
Gene Callihan_____________________________1958
Richard Jones_____________________________1961-
CALLIHAN
Rev. E. Gene Retired Minister Age 77 of Horseheads, NY passed away June 25, 2000 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Gene was born June 29, 1922 in Johnstown, PA, son of E. Boyd and Zella Lehman Callihan. He was a very well known and respected Methodist minister in both his professional and private life. His former churches which cover both PA and NY include Breesport, North Chemung, Pine Valley, Elk Run, Monroeton, Mainesburg, and Covington. Rev. Callihan was also an interim pastor at Central Christian and North Presbyterian. His memberships included the Masonic Lodge in Elmira Heights where he was a 32nd Degree. Past Master of the Breesport Lodge, and was a Salvation Army Commissioned Officer in the New England States. Rev. Callihan was a guidance counselor at the Elmira Correctional Facility for over 25 years, and was very happy to play the organ and piano at local churches, civic associations, and retirement facilities including Bethany and Elcor. He was also a Dad Advisor of the Mark Twain Chapter of the Order of DeMolay. Rev. Callihan wrote: "Regarding my spiritual belief, God and I are good friends. He knows me, and I know him, and we love each other. I don't believe anybody is bad, only that they do wrong things, and this is due to the evil nature within, which must be overcome by God's forgiveness and power." Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Alberta Griffin Callihan; sons and daughters-in-law Donald and Juanita Callihan of Cockeysville, MD, Howard and Cindy Callihan of Jeffersonville, VT, Daniel and Carol Callihan of Smithtown, NY, David and Laurie Callihan of Liverpool, NY; daughter and son-in-law Kathryn and Ronald Root of Millport, NY; a brother, Alvin Callihan of Johnstown, PA; sisters, June Meyer, Betty Orris, both of Johnstown, PA; thirteen grandchildren; and several step and step great-grandchildren. Gene was predeceased by sisters, Lois Heinrich, Nel Statler, Janet Berchin, and brothers Richard Callihan and Boyd Callihan. To those that would like to remember Gene, gather in your place of worship, your homes or any favorite place to listen to music on the 78th anniversary of his birth, this Thursday, June 29. Feed each other, love each other, sing with each other, whatever music makes you happiest. At the end of your celebration, remember Gene as he was and those moments when he touched you personally. Then take a minute and think of how you can in some small way, fill the huge gap he has left in your community. Make a personal pledge to counsel someone, teach someone, comfort someone, to bring music to someone, visit a shut in, to do anything that he would do if others needed him. If you can't think of anything to do, donate your time or money to the Salvation Army or your blood to the American Red Cross of which he supported the principles of both organizations during his lifetime. Arrangements by Ballard & Lindgren Funeral Home.
ROE, The Rev. Donald L.
Age 84, of Horseheads and longtime resident of Sullivanville, NY, passed
away Friday, March 6, 2009. Don was born in Elmira, NY, the son of Leslie and
Verona (Brace) Roe. He was raised in Sullivanville and graduated from Horseheads
High School, Elmira College, Mansfield University and Colgate Rochester
Seminary. He is survived by his wife, the Rev. Deborah Roe; daughters, Becky
(Steve) Lewis of Tempe, AZ, Lisa (Ron) Trumbull of Horseheads, NY; sons, Gary
(Liz) Roe of Phoenix, AZ, Leslie (Jeanette) Roe of Flagstaff, AZ, Glenn
(Cynthia) Korec of Jamesville, NY; grandchildren, Christine and Stephanie Roe,
Max, Katie and Zack Roe, Lilly Rose and Chloe Korec, Jenessa Trumbull; brother,
Norman (Betty) Roe of N. Brighton, MI; Faye Roe of Phoenix, AZ; several nieces,
nephews and a host of parishioners and dear friends. Don was raised and farmed
in Sullivanville, however, his calling to the ministry led him to a long career
with in the United Methodist Conference of Churches. His appointments included,
Newtown Parish, Mainsburg, Middlesex, Red Creek, Skaneateles, Hillview UMC in
Big Flats, NY, Minoa, Brown Memorial, Bethany Watertown and after his retirement
in 1989 he returned to both Erin and Sullivanville for the next 12 years. He was
a charter member and past President of the Big Flats Lions Club and member of
the Horseheads Grange, and co-founder of the Walk to Emmaus in Central NY. Don
loved his family and his farming roots. He was devoted to his faith and ministry
to the many families whose lives he touched. Family and friends are invited to
call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Friday, March
13, 2009, from 2-4:00 p.m. and again from 6-8:00 p.m. His life will be
celebrated in the First United Methodist Church, 1034 W. Broad St., Horseheads,
on Sat., March 14, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Betty Bement officiating.
Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Those wishing may remember Don
with memorials to Sullivanville United Methodist Church, 69 Old Sullivanville
Rd., Horseheads, NY 14845; or the Discretionary Fund of the Horseheads First
United Methodist Church, 1034 W. Broad St., Horseheads, NY 14845.