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Photo of two separate portrait photographs of Earl Polk and his wife, Mary Sue (Pifer) Polk, seated together.

Earl H. Polk, Jr. graduated from Central High School in 1964.

Mary Sue Pifer graduated from Central High School in 1965.

The image…

Earl Polk, Jr. was the son of Earl Hope, Sr., and Virginia Catherine Polk. He graduated from Central High School in 1964.

Virginia Catherine Pifer graduated from Central High School in 1965. Her parents were W. Ford and Gladys E. Pifer.

Joe E. Pifer, Jr. standing in his high school graduation cap and gown and holding book in his hand.

Joe was from Strasburg and is remembered for having operated the Strasburg News Stand for many years.

His wife was Eva Mae (Artz) Pifer…

Portrait photograph of Joe Pifer as a young man.

Joe was from Strasburg and is remembered for having operated the Strasburg News Stand for many years.

His wife was Eva Mae (Artz) Pifer (1927-2023).

Photograph of Emery Franklin Bushong standing beside his wife, Sarah E. (Wisman) Bushong.

This photograph was taken around the time of their marriage.

Emery Franklin Bushong was born at the old Bushong homeplace in Harrisville, Shenandoah…

Group of four musicians identified as the "Saumsville Band."

The musicians are:

William Ford Pifer Jr. (with guitar, standing left)
Paul Cabanaugh (with guitar, standing right)
Ernest Copp (with banjo, seated left)
Earl Plauger(with fiddle,…