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Today, important though his training in that science may be, it is equally vital for his material success that he be a good business man. The drug store of our era dispenses so many things besides drugs that a man skilled only in their compounding will never be his own master, but will always be working on a salary for another. Yet the pharmacist must, by the law, have had social training in the art of mixing medicines. Requirements vary in detail in different states, but in general from three to four years of study beyond the high school grade is demanded for certification. In addition, some months of this preparatory period must be devoted to actual work in a drug store under the supervision of an experienced pharmacist. The man who is a pharmacist and a business man, thus combining scientific exactitude and commercial ability, is certain to succeed, and Mr. Martindale is one of them. The birth of Fred I. Martindale occurred in Gallia County, Ohio, April 9, 1875, and he is a son of Hugh and Lucinda (Irwin) Martindale. The father was born and reared in Gallia County, and for a number of years was a school teacher there, and was also interested in farming. In 1890, he retired and moved to Milton, West Virginia, but after some years' residence there went to Huntington, West Virginia, and there he is still living, a venerable gentleman of eighty years. The Martindale family is an old one in this country, of English origin, the American founder having accompanied William Penn in 1654 and settled in Pennsylvania. Later one branch of the family went to South Carolina, this being, however, prior to the American Revolution. Three brothers bearing the name of Martindale settled in Gallia County, Ohio, one of them, James being the immediate ancestor of Doctor Martindale of this review. Mrs. Martindale, the mother of Doctor Martindale, was born and reared in Gallia County, and its public schools educated her. From girlhood until her death in 1914 she was active in the work of the Free Will Baptist Church, of which she was a zealous member. Her remains lie in the cemetery at Huntington, West Virginia. Four children were born to her and her husband, two of whom died in infancy, the other survivor being Mary Agnes, wife of Clyde H. Snedegar, of Russell, Kentucky, assistant superintendent of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company's yards. Doctor Martindale attended the public schools of Milton, West Virginia, and when he completed his school work he studied pharmacy under the preceptorship of Dr. C.H. Morris to such excellent effect that in 1893 he was able to pass the state board examination as a registered pharmacist, and he took his registered degree before the State Board of Pharmacy by examination. For two years, 1893-95, he was with Doctor Morris of Milton, and then for a time did relief work in Putnam County, at Sistersville, and in Kanawha County, West Virginia, and in May, 1895, entered the employ of the Mount Hope Drug Company, with which concern he continued until June, 1896. At that time he came to Ansted and went with the Gilham & Timberlake Drug Company, acting as the company's pharmacist until Dr. J. E. Coleman purchased the business, after which he continued with the new proprietor until May, 1899, when he bought the drug store, and has continued to conduct it ever since with gratifying success. During President Roosevelt's administration he was appointed postmaster of Ansted, and held the office for thirteen years. This, however, is not the full measure of his public service, for he was recorder of Ansted for several years, and he was a member of the City Council for one term. Since he cast his first vote he has continued to be a strong Republican, and is active in party affairs. A York Rite Mason, he has been advanced to the Chapter, and holds membership with Thurmond Chapter No. 24, R.A.M., and he also belongs to Beni Kedem Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. He has served the Blue Lodge as master, and is its present secretary, and is high priest of the Chapter. For years he has been a member of the Episcopal Church. On May 12, 1896, Doctor Martindale married, at Peterstown, Monroe County, West Virginia, Miss Ida Lee Spangler, born and educated in that same community. For a few years before her marriage she taught school in Monroe County, and was one of its most popular educators. She was a Methodist, and active in her church and in community life until her death August 17, 1912, at Ansted. She was a daughter of Richard Spangler, of Peterstown, for many years a blacksmith and mechanic. He is deceased, and lies buried at Peterstown, where his widow is still living. Doctor and Mrs. Martindale had three children born to them, namely: Irwin Lee, who is in the employ of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company at Huntington, as a machinist; Cecil H., who is postmaster at Ansted; and John Alexander, who is attending the University of Baltimore, Maryland, where he is taking a course in dentistry. On August 22, 1923, Doctor Martindale married Miss Ada Bell, of Victor, West Virginia. She was educated at Victor and in Huntington General Hospital, being graduated from the training school for nurses of the latter institution. She is a registered nurse, and followed her profession for a few years prior to her marriage. The Methodist Church and various civic organizations of Ansted receive the benefit of her cooperation. Mrs. Martindale is a daughter of D.P. and Emma (Rader) Bell, of Victor. During the long period he has been in business Doctor Martindale has rendered a valuable service to his community. As right-hand man to the physician, on his accuracy, honesty and knowledge hangs much of the doctor's advice. Unless a pharmacist is dependable, well-trained and incorruptible, danger and unhappiness will result, and as he is all of these. Doctor Martindale is held in high regard by all with whom he is brought into contact. WEST VIRGINIA In History, Life, Literature and Industry The Lewis Publishing Company 1928 - Volume 5, page 371-372 G. WESLEY EVANS. While the manufacture of glass is one of the oldest of industries, probably dating back to ancient Egypt, at least 5000 or 6000 B.C., it is still a very highly specialized calling and one that calls for thorough knowledge of its principles and ability in their application. G. Wesley Evans, assistant superintendent of the Hazel-Atlas Glass works of Grafton, has had the advantages of technical training and practical experience. This, in part, is responsible for his success, but he likewise possesses the attributes of great energy and capacity for concentration, and a personality that attracts and holds friends and secures respect and esteem from those under his charge. Mr. Evans was born at Lima, Allen, County, Ohio, April 24, 1898, and is a son of Evan R. and Hattie (Bussert) Evans. His grandfather, Owen F. Evans, was born in Wales and upon his arrival in the United States took up his residence at Lima, near which community he became the owner of a productive Allen County farm, on which he still makes his home. Evan R. Evans was born about 1870, in Allen County, Ohio, where he has passed his entire career in the pursuits of agriculture, in addition to which he has carried on an implement business. Mrs. Evans, who was also born in Allen County, died in 1906, at the age of thirty-four years. The only child of his parents, G. Wesley Evans attended the graded school at Gomer, Ohio, and the high school at Lima, and then pursued a course at Oberlin College, and while a student there enlisted for service during the World war, becoming a member of the Naval Corps at Newport, Rhode Island, After training at Nantucket, Massachusetts, for a time Mr. Evans secured his transfer to the Naval Aviation Corps, and began his training at the ground school at Massachusetts Technical Institute, Boston. Later he went to the flying school at Key West, Florida, and after mastering the art became an instructor there and was thus engaged at the time of receiving his honorable discharge in January, 1919. Returning then to Lima, he remained at home until 1920, when he became connected with glass industry at Hazel No. 2 Works, Washington, Pennsylvania. he began his career in the industry at the proverbial "foot of the ladder," and has secured constant promotion through no lucky change or fortuitous circumstances, but solely on merit and through hard work. In the latter part of 1921 Mr. Evans was sent to the plant at Grafton, where he has worked in practically all the departments, thus becoming thoroughly familiarized with all details. In 1922 he became general foreman, and in 1923 was made assistant superintendent of the plant under Superintendent W. L. Reddick. In 1927 Mr. Reddick secured a leave of absence because of illness in his family, and Mr. Evans during that year acted in the capacity of acting superintendent. As has been noted, Mr. Evans is energetic and forceful and alive to the interests of his employers, yet at the same time is considerate of the men in his charge, among whom he is very popular. As a fraternalist he belongs to Grafton Lodge No. 35, A.F. and A.M., of which he is senior warden, the Chapter of Masonry and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He belongs also to the Kiwanis Club, of which body he served as president in 1926. During a strenuous and energetic career he has found little time for public activities, but has ever been ready to support beneficial movements. Mr. Evans married Miss Margaret Dows, daughter of John Dows, of Emmet County, Iowa, and they are the parents on one child, Anne Dows -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V99 Issue #26 ******************************************