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Tribute to a fine man

On March 4th of 2009, Harold resident George Ed Clark celebrated his 94th birthday thus adding a year to the life of Floyd Co...

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February 2009 elected officers

The Betsy Layne Fire Dept/Mens Club was formed in 1947.  Although several previously recorded elections were held, the B...

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Jack served as a corporal with the United States Marines during World War II. Thanks goes to Mary Lee Frazier for providing us with this picture for our website.Jack Branham Jr.

Jack served as a corporal with the United States Marines during World War II.

Thanks goes to Mary Lee Frazier for providing us with this picture for our website.
 
Records indicate that Mr. Akers was a member of the Betsy Layne Men's Club in the 1970's. He served in World War II as a sergeant in the United States Army and also helped with organizing the Tolers Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. Mr. Akers passed away on April 7th, 1995, and was laid to rest at the Davidson Memorial Gardens cemetery at Ivel.Wilburn L. Akers

Records indicate that Mr. Akers was a member of the Betsy Layne Men's Club in the 1970's.

He served in World War II as a sergeant in the United States Army and also helped with organizing the Tolers Creek Volunteer Fire Dept.

Mr. Akers passed away on April 7th, 1995, and was laid to rest at the Davidson Memorial Gardens cemetery at Ivel.
 
Records indicate that Mr. Epling was a member of the old Betsy Layne Men's Club in 1953. He has previously served in the United States Army at the rank of Private First Class during World War I. Mr. Epling passed away on June 13th, 1988 and was laid to rest at Davidson Memorial Gardens cemetery at Ivel.Bill Epling

Records indicate that Mr. Epling was a member of the old Betsy Layne Men's Club in 1953. He has previously served in the United States Army at the rank of Private First Class during World War I.

Mr. Epling passed away on June 13th, 1988 and was laid to rest at Davidson Memorial Gardens cemetery at Ivel.
 
Records indicate that Mr. Williamson joined the old Betsy Layne Men's Club as early as January 22nd, 1955, at which time he was elected as a member of their board of directors. On October 6th, 1958, he became the 2nd person to become fire chief of the Betsy Layne Volunteer Fire Dept. and his term lasted until March 9th, 1963. The last documented involvement with the men's club for Mr. Williamson was in 1971. Oliver, who had once been a Private First Class in the U.S. Army during World War II, was laid to rest at the Davidson Memorial Gardens cemetery at Ivel. If anyone could provide us with a picture of Mr. Williamson or person to contact for one, please contact our fire dept either by emailing us back with the easy-to-use Contact Us feature located on the left column of the main page of this site or mail us a picture to P.O. Box 491 Betsy Layne, KY 41605 so he can be rightfully honored with our other past members. If a photo is mailed to us to use, it will be returned as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation!Oliver Williamson

Records indicate that Mr. Williamson joined the old Betsy Layne Men's Club as early as January 22nd, 1955, at which time he was elected as a member of their board of directors.

On October 6th, 1958, he became the 2nd person to become fire chief of the Betsy Layne Volunteer Fire Dept. and his term lasted until March 9th, 1963.

The last documented involvement with the men's club for Mr. Williamson was in 1971.

Oliver, who had once been a Private First Class in the U.S. Army during World War II, was laid to rest at the Davidson Memorial Gardens cemetery at Ivel.

If anyone could provide us with a picture of Mr. Williamson or person to contact for one, please contact our fire dept either by emailing us back with the easy-to-use "Contact Us" feature located on the left column of the main page of this site or mail us a picture to P.O. Box 491 Betsy Layne, KY 41605 so he can be rightfully honored with our other past members. If a photo is mailed to us to use, it will be returned as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation!
 
Although Mr. Hammonds was never a member of the old men's club or the fire department, his memory will remain on in the lives of all of us who were involved on that fateful day when he lost his life in a house fire at his Ivel residence. It was not that he was the first person to perish in a house fire in our fire district for some nearly 50 years but he will be remembered for his kind generosity and infinite wisdom as he taught so many of us in our school years. During World War II, Mr. Hammond had served with the United States Army. Please see one of the firefighter's accounts of that tragic, January morning in our File Library.William "Bill" Hammonds

Although Mr. Hammonds was never a member of the old men's club or the fire department, his memory will remain on in the lives of all of us who were involved on that fateful day when he lost his life in a house fire at his Ivel residence.

It was not that he was the first person to perish in a house fire in our fire district for some nearly 50 years but he will be remembered for his kind generosity and infinite wisdom as he taught so many of us in our school years.

During World War II, Mr. Hammond had served with the United States Army.

Please see one of the firefighter's accounts of that tragic, January morning in our File Library.
 
serving his country in the United States Army during World War II, Mr. Osborne is still active in supporting his community as he is a member of both the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 169 Betsy Layne and the Allen Volunteer Fire Dept.Ellis Osborne

serving his country in the United States Army during World War II, Mr. Osborne is still active in supporting his community as he is a member of both the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 169 Betsy Layne and the Allen Volunteer Fire Dept.
 
Records indicate that Mr. Stratton was a member of the Betsy Layne Men's Club as early as 1953. Years prior to that, he also served in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Stratton, his wife, and children reside at Ivel and have, in so many ways, been an inspiration to the community and its people. Special thanks to Mr. Stratton's son, Doug, for providing this photo of his father to our fire dept.Wendell Stratton

Records indicate that Mr. Stratton was a member of the Betsy Layne Men's Club as early as 1953.

Years prior to that, he also served in the United States Navy during World War II.

Mr. Stratton, his wife, and children reside at Ivel and have, in so many ways, been an inspiration to the community and its people.

Special thanks to Mr. Stratton's son, Doug, for providing this photo of his father to our fire dept.
 
Records indicate that Mr. Steele was a member of the old Betsy Layne Men's Club as early as 1966 and as late as 1973. He also was a firefighter. Previous years saw him serve as a member of the United States Navy during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Mr. Steele passed away on January 23rd, 2001, and was laid to rest at the Davidson Memorial Gardens cemetery at Ivel. Thanks to his widow, Bo, for allowing us to use this photo on our site.Carl Steele

Records indicate that Mr. Steele was a member of the old Betsy Layne Men's Club as early as 1966 and as late as 1973. He also was a firefighter.

Previous years saw him serve as a member of the United States Navy during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.

Mr. Steele passed away on January 23rd, 2001, and was laid to rest at the Davidson Memorial Gardens cemetery at Ivel.

Thanks to his widow, Bo, for allowing us to use this photo on our site.
 
Records indicate that Mr. Sturgill was a member of the old Betsy Layne Men's Club as early as 1963 and as late as 1972. He had previosly served with the United States Navy in Korea. Cecil passed away on April 13th, 1982, and was laid to rest at Harold.Cecil Sturgill

Records indicate that Mr. Sturgill was a member of the old Betsy Layne Men's Club as early as 1963 and as late as 1972.

He had previosly served with the United States Navy in Korea.

Cecil passed away on April 13th, 1982, and was laid to rest at Harold.
 
Records indicate that Frank joined the organization as a member of the old Betsy Layne Men's Club as early as 1966 and as late as 1967. He served his country as a sergeant during World War II. Mr. Parsons passed away in 1977 and was laid to rest at Harold.Frank Parsons

Records indicate that Frank joined the organization as a member of the old Betsy Layne Men's Club as early as 1966 and as late as 1967.

He served his country as a sergeant during World War II.

Mr. Parsons passed away in 1977 and was laid to rest at Harold.
 
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