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
Hog “Liquored Up”
Four intoxicated hogs tipped State Police off to the presence of 180 gallons of moonshine mash on a farm near Kilsythe, Fayette County, which was destroyed by the troopers. The pigs were squealing delightedly. Suddenly, they began to roll, and three toppled over. Trail left by the merry swine was followed to the cache of mash. The owner was not found.
All Vehicles Must
Have Lights
Every person who drives an automobile or other vehicle, including horse-drawn vehicles, without two head lights of equal brilliancy and a red taillight will be subject to arrest and prosecution under laws that are to be enforced vigorously from this time on, E.G. Davis of the State Road Commission announced.
Largest West
Virginia City
Huntington is the chief city in West Virginia in point of population, according to political estimates of the United States Census Bureau which place the figures at 57,918. Wheeling is second on the list with a population of 56,208. Charleston remains in third place at 45,487.
1948 – 75 Years Ago
Pet Groundhog
The happiest little girl in the Alderson community is little Judy Neely. Zippy, her pet groundhog, returned a few weeks ago. Zippy took up winter quarters in a rock pile beside the road near the Neely Tavern and stayed there during the winter and into spring. The old saying, “absence makes the heart grow fonder,” held true with the little friends; they were overjoyed at meeting again. When Zippy hibernated, he weighed nine pounds and when he returned, he had lost three pounds.
West Virginia Clay
West Virginia produces more than $15 million worth of clay annually, the state geological and economic survey announced. The state, the survey showed, has unlimited quantities of clays known to the industry as “red burning clay” used for brick, tile and other general structural purposes.
1973 – 50 Years Ago
Bank Charter Approved
George B. Jordan Jr., West Virginia State Banking Commissioner, announced this week a charter has been approved for a new bank to be located in Rainelle and to be called the First State Bank and Trust. The incorporators are James A. Alvis, K.O. Boley, James E. Bryant, Cary Burns, Darrell K. Cales, J. Hughart Crookshanks, Theron S. Dodson, Cecil H. Dunford, Claude D. Jarrett, F.E. Nelson, Fred E. Nelson, H.R. Pendleton, Robert C. Ripley and Ryan W. Thompson.
Tuckwiller Given Award
Tony Tuckwiller, a third-year member of the Spartan band, was named the most enthusiastic band member and presented the Johnson Memorial Trophy at the annual spring concert of the Spartan band, select choir and all-school chorus. During the evening, Tuckwiller heard his highly acclaimed composition, “My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me,” performed by Evelyn Floyd, a member of the Select Choir and accompanist Jeanne Neely.
Nixon Aides Are
Summoned
Top former White House aides, H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrichman, were summoned before a grand jury today while FBI agents sifted through personal files for evidence that might link them directly to the Watergate scandal.
1998 – 25 Years Ago
Plan Prepared for Restoration of Indian Creek Covered Bridge
The Indian Creek Covered Bridge is slated for restoration. On June 4, 1981, the bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. According to Delegate Mary Pearl Compton, the Indian Creek Covered Bridge is one of the most photographed bridges in the country.
Perrine Receives
Fulbright Award
The J. William Fulbright Scholarship Board announced that James B. “J.B.” Perrine was selected for a Fulbright post-graduate student award in Australia. J.B. received his LL.M. from Yale Law School, J.D., summa cum laude from the University of Alabama, and B.S., summa cum laude from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. William H. Perrine of Fairlea.
Greenbrier Habitat for Humanity Holds Groundbreaking
Ceremony
Greenbrier Habitat for Humanity broke ground for a new home being built in Meadowbrook Estates on Vago Road. Patricia Boggs, who along with her children, Erica and Charlene, will move into the house when it is completed.
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