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January 1, 2021 The INNformer PAGE B1 Parlor City by Earl Stanley Yost ome artists create their works Those who remember downtown artist hopes they will see what heside counter, a young couple share using only charcoal or simple a hot chocolate giggling with theNew Martinsville from years ago may S hoped to capture in his creation. But pencil sketches. Or they may feelings of first love. Outside in thesee something from their memories sometimes as in this painting, the dabble in oil paints or acrylics to cre- that others cannot see. This painting artist wanted those who view it tocold crisp air, the sound of a bell can ate a complex piece of art. But no is not so much a time in our commu- look beyond the painted surface to be heard announcing the arrival of a matter the medium they choose to customer at Norris’ gas station. nity, as it is about the memories we a moment in the viewer’s mind’s eye. use, their finished work will be the each share of our lost downtown. For over a century the Court House Viewing this painting some will re- concept they first created in their clock’s hands have rWe all at one time or another thinkelentlessly member the warm aroma of Spanish mind’s eye. Perhaps that image is a about going back to a time when we peanuts that dritfed out on to themoved slowly forward, minute by refined portrait of an individual who believe life was good. And that cold street in front of the 5 & 10¢ store. minute, hour by hour. Its four faces wanted to be remembered in a memory may be as in this painting, a show the changing time day and For others, they may be able to stately pose. Possibly, it may be a night throughout the seasons. Thissnow-covered Main Str eet. And for landscape where sunbathed flowers imagine the time their parents took just a brief moment, this image may move gently in a summer breeze. Or them into the business for a visit with stone sentinel remains the one un- bring back a smile and a warm feel- the composition may be a street in a the real Santa Claus. Looking downchanging pr esence of every new ing from a time lost in all of our yes- generation that passes on the street the street some may remember the small Ohio River town. But for those who gaze upon the finished work, the magic of Blacks Drug store. At the in- far below. terdays. Chuck Clegg Yosts paintings spark ... many memories By Angela H. Cutrer NEW MARTINSVILLE – If you ask him, Earl Stanley Yost quickly admits he gets bored easily. He even How New Martinsville became Parlor City calls his life story “boring,” not seeing the irony of a From PARAMOUNT News No. 1 Vol 1. Dated August 17, 1925 by Brothers Press: life well-lived through a multitude of interesting self reinventions. NEW MARTINSVILLE RECEIVES RECOGNITION AS MOST BEAUTIFUL INLAND Born and raised in New Mar- CITY BY GLORIA SWANSON, NOTED ACTRESS, AND FAMOUS PLAYERS-LASKY tinsville, Yost was 9 years old be- COMPANY, WORLDS GREATEST MOTION PICTURE CORPORATION fore the homeplace had electricity. He said when he was Arthur Cozine, location manager for the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, producers of the picture young, his father sat him down, [the silent fil Stage Struck], and Van Nest Polglase, art director, selected New Martinsville atfer a thor- a kerosene lamp to light the way, ough seare and scenic beauty.ch of the Ohio River V alley for a town that supplied the ideal atmospher to learn how to draw and, like Mr. Cozine and Mr. Polglase first came to New Martinsville about 10 days ago (Aug. 10), stopping most things, it came easily to the on a trip that took them from Pittsburgh to Ravenswood, along the river, by boat, automobile and boy. He said he was happy for a train. They looked over many towns and cities. while, but it didn’t hold his inter- est for too long - and a lifelong “In search for an ideal spot to screen this picture,” Mr. Cozine said. “Mr. Polglase and myself have tradition was born. looked at many cities. New Martinsville was the only one along the river we found entirely suitable After serving in the military as a young man, Yost re- from a standpoint of beauty and hospitality. Some were too small, some too big, some could not turned to New Martinsville, joining Boilermaker 667 guarantee us electric juice, but here we found the right conditions and assurances of cooperation, and working for more than three decades. When he which I am glad to say, have been more than fulfilled. I would call this city the PARLOR CITY of the Ohio Valley.” retired as a boilermaker after 36 years, he said he strongly suggested to his wife, Connie, that she retire, Atfer Making a survey of our little city we quote Mr. Allan Dwan, the world’s most famous movie di- too. “I didn’t retire to sit home by myself,” Yost said rector, as saying: “Ideal.” Inasmuch as Mr. Dwan is pleased with the scenery surrounding our little with a laugh. Not so sure if Connie laughed, too. city, we can feel assured that the title Mr. Cozine gave us fits to the letter: “The PARLOR CITY of the There are some things Yost really sticks to - such as Ohio Valley.” his job - but afterward, he needed something else to do. The man doesn’t like to be idle. trees underneath happy little clouds. Seemingldyo ,” Yost showed each piece of his art to his wife, Back in the 1980s, Yost said he started tinkering with taking Ross’ advice that “talent is a pursued inter-who said it was “perfect.” Yost said “that created the painting after watching Bob Ross make happy little est; anything that you’re willing to practice, you can Continued on page B2 Fiction Photos Poetry Artwork WHATS INSIDE: Jade Colvin B3 Levi Shreves B2 Jade Colvin B8 COMICS B4-B5 Terry Wiley B7 Ann Hendley B9 PUZZLES B6 Joie Rutherford B3 Bari Goodblood B8 Sue Stone B9 Steven E. Winters B8 Hilda Steen B10 PUZZLE ANSWER B9 Ruth Helman B10
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