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 199th installment of the Centennial History.

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GEORGE NYE ROOPER
Submitted by Ladena Hayes

George Nye Rooper was born at Teays, WV in 1902 and died in 1986. He was the son of…