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
16 Inches of Snow
In the cold wave of last week, peaches, plums, cherries and apples, except at places along the Greenbrier River, were killed. An inch of snow fell at Marlinton, but on Cheat and Elk there was eight and 10 inches. On Gauley there was 16 inches of snow.
Woman Member
Honored
The House of Delegates Monday afternoon paused in its duties of winding up its business of the extension of the 1923 Legislature and signally honored Mrs. Tom Gates, delegate from Kanawha County, and the first woman member of the West Virginia Legislature.
Edison’s Prediction
The children of today’s school children will get their education at schools in which the movie screen will supplant the blackboard, and the motion picture film will take the place of textbooks, Thomas A. Edison predicted recently. He disclosed for the first time experiments with school children which he said had convinced him that 85% of all knowledge is received through the eye, and that motion pictures are 100% efficient for its dissemination.
Greystone Hotel
The new hotel company at White Sulphur Springs, known as the Greystone Hotel company, proposes to erect a building at White Sulphur Springs to accommodate the general public and to furnish a hotel of moderate rates to the proportions of a capacity of 116 rooms at a cost of $175,000. This is in no wise (their word) connected with the resort or The Greenbrier but is to be a purely commercial hotel.
1948 – 75 Years Ago
Golden Horseshoe
Winners
The annual Golden Horseshoe contest was held at Lewisburg High School May 7. The county was well represented with a total of 47 participants. The winners of Golden Horseshoes were Robert John Bell of Lewisburg High, Alberta Howard of Greenbrier High, Jimmy Davis of Rainelle High and Richard E. Franklin of Bethune Elementary School.
Skunks Dig for Locusts After A 17-Year Wait
Yum-yum. West Virginia skunks are having a feast which comes their way only once in 17 years and are enjoying it! In woods and fields, the ground is filled with holes dug by skunks in getting at 17-year locusts now near the surface in preparation to swarm. Locusts are tidbits for skunks and Mephitis mephitis knows where to find cicada. Skunks are reported to be fat and frisky as a result of the feasts they are enjoying.
Lucky Millinder And His Orchestra
Lucky Millinder, the dynamaestro (their word) of swing, will bring his orchestra to the Ronceverte Armory Sunday at midnight on May 23. When in Ronceverte, Millinder features “Bull Moose” Jackson, Paul Brackenridge and Annisteen Allen. Millinder’s flashing smile is matched only by his flashing baton and the gyrations of his body as he cavorts his musicians through their musical paces.
1973 – 50 Years Ago
College Considered
The state of West Virginia is giving very serious consideration to the purchase of the grounds and plant of the former Greenbrier College. If the state buys this property, it is understood the facility will be used for a multifaceted state institution with special emphasis on the mental health program. Gov. Arch A. Moore Jr., Commissioner Ritchie of the West Virginia Department of Highways, Commissioner Flowers of the welfare department and others of his administration personally visited the grand assortment of buildings and 103 acres of land of the 161-year-old institution on Monday.
Nader Says Resign
Consumer crusader Ralph Nader predicted today that President Nixon would resign over the Watergate scandal. “Mr. Nixon will resign over the Watergate affair – the confidence of his administration and of the government has been totally shattered,” he said.
$700,000 In
Industrial Bonds
Delivered by Court
The Greenbrier County Court delivered $700,000 in industrial revenue bonds to the First National Bank on Wednesday. The funds will be used to pay for the construction of the new Kellwood facility at the Greenbrier Valley Airport north of Lewisburg.
1998 – 25 Years Ago
Homes & Gardens
Tour Announced
The biennial Greenbrier Valley Homes and Gardens Tour will be held Saturday, June 13. This year’s tour will showcase three homes and two gardens in Lewisburg, as well as a home on the grounds of The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs. Highlights of this year’s tour include Ravenrock, home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kleisner; Hominy Hills, home of Mr. and Mrs. John Combs; Tom Zimmerman house; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Larocco house; “Marfield” Garden of Dr. and Mrs. Dick Marshall; and Musser Garden of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Musser.
Benefit Dinner to Kick Off Library’s
Expansion Drive
Five courses, five chefs and a five-star menu will highlight an upcoming benefit dinner to kick off the Greenbrier County Public Library’s campaign to raise funds for expansion. The “Food for Thought Gala” will be held Sunday, May 31, on the patio of Lewisburg’s Del Sol Café and Market. The feast will be prepared by Del Sol’s new chef, Stefan Smith, and four guest chefs from The Greenbrier. In addition to a sumptuous menu, a different wine will be served with each course.
Snowshoe Resort
to Receive $36
Million Upgrade
from Intrawest
Intrawest Corporation will invest $36 million this summer in new facilities and enhancements at Snowshoe Mountain Resort as the West Virginia facility prepares for its 25th year of operation. This summer’s capital improvement is the largest of any resort in the history of winter sports in the mid-Atlantic and southeast regions.
