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 240th installment of the Centennial History.

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FORREST BURDETTE WELLMAN
Submitted by John E. Wellman

Forrest Burdette Wellman was born February 20, 1925. After graduating from Hurricane High School in 1943, he entered…