In 1988, The Centennial History of Hurricane, WV was published to commemorate the town’s 100th anniversary. Since the Centennial History is now out of print, the Breeze is reprinting articles from the book as space allows. This week’s selection will be the 183rd installment of the Centennial History.

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EMMETT TYLER McGEHEE

Emmett Tyler McGehee was born in Louisa, Virginia, in 1881 and died in West Virginia in 1963. He was married to Francis (Fannie)…