Echoes of the Past is a collection of historical articles curated from The West Virginia News, The Greenbrier Independent, White Sulphur Star and other publications archived since 1852. You may be exposed to content that you find offensive or objectionable. For historical accuracy, articles are reprinted in their original form and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the publisher.
1923 – 100 Years Ago
West Virginia
Legislature
The House of Delegates passed a bill last Monday permitting women to serve as jurors in civil cases with a provision that they may be excused from such service upon request made to the presiding judge or justice. The bill passed by a vote of 56 to 25. Sydenstricker, of this county, voted for it and Stevens against it.
Big Goose Egg
Mrs. Annie Piercy of Clintonville sent to this office a goose egg which measures 11 1/8 inches in circumstances and 8 ¼ inches the short girth and weighs 10 ounces. The same goose laid four other eggs about the same size.
1948 – 75 Years Ago
Methodist
Church Opens
The new Emmanuel Methodist Church at White Sulphur Springs was opened with a surprise Easter service, as people of the Sunday school led the service. Bill Bowling read the Scripture; Debby Schwarz read an Easter poem; and Shela Gregory led the congregation in prayer. Mrs. H.A. Loving presided at the organ, and the choir was composed of the young people’s group. The Rev. Alvin C. Young delivered the morning address.
1973 – 50 Years Ago
Nixon Aides Had Knowledge
Senator Lowell P. Weicker Jr., R-Conn, a member of the Senate’s Watergate investigating committee, says he is sure some of President Nixon’s advisers knew of or condoned political espionage against the Democrats during last year’s presidential campaigns.
Last POWs Freed
The last 67 American prisoners of war held by North Vietnam flew to freedom today, marking the symbolic end to U. S. military participation in the Vietnam War.
Court Rules Against East’s ‘Hair Code’
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that David Allen Long, a football player for Greenbrier East High School, is to receive his athletic letter and all other awards that accompany it. Long was denied the letter following the 1971 season when he failed to comply with a hair code prescribed by coach Robert Zopp. Long observed the code during the season but allowed his hair to grown long once the season ended. Because of his noncompliance, he was denied the letter and an invitation to the school’s athletic banquet.
1998 – 25 Years Ago
Monte Carlo Night Raises Over $11,000 For Carnegie
Over 550 people attended Carnegie Hall’s 1998 Monte Carlo Night and Silent Auction on Saturday, Feb. 28, at The Greenbrier. More than $11,000 was raised at this annual winter event. Proceeds directly benefit numerous arts in education programs at Carnegie Hall.
$4 Million Budget
Adopted for County
After meeting on four different days to discuss the budget for fiscal year 1998-99, members of the Greenbrier County Commission voted to approve a $4 million budget on Thursday, March 26.
“Billy Bishop Goes to War” Next
GVT Offering
Kermit Medsker arrived in Lewisburg on Jan. 2 and immediately started making plans to rehearse “Billy Bishop Goes To War.” Cathey Sawyer, artistic director for GVT, is directing the play. “It is a charming piece of theater,” she says, “and a play that points up the ironic aspects and ambiguities of war.”
