1923 – 100 Years Ago
Among The Moonshiners
The Nicholas Chronicle says that officers Roy Clowser and J. C. Bell learned that a quantity of moonshine was hidden near Hughes’ Bridge. Going to the spot they found four gallons, and meanwhile, the owner, Herbert Duling, was en route to Greenbrier County. They captured him at Hominy Falls. Saturday morning after they had gotten back to Summersville the captive and whiskey were taken into the street in front of the courthouse and in front of a large crowd the moonshine was opened and poured into a gutter before the downcast eyes of a large crowd. While this demonstration was going on and while the liquor was actually being poured into the gutter, some of the old-timers’ mouths puckered to fit a quart bottle and their Adams’ apples jumped up and down at intervals. However, the demonstration did not last long and the belief that the liquor might be forcibly commandeered was cast aside.
Rainelle News
The Glorious Fourth was celebrated here by a “double-header” baseball game with the Meadow Bridge and Frankford teams. The scores favored Meadow Bridge in the first and Rainelle in the second game.
1948 – 75 Years Ago
1,941 Pacific Dead Returned
30 West Virginians
The remains of 1,941 Americans who lost their lives during World War II are being returned to the United States from Manila. They were originally interred in temporary military cemeteries in New Guinea and the Philippine Islands. A total of 30 remains are being returned upon instructions of next of kin residing in West Virginia.
Fire Truck Again In News
A Ronceverte post-war fire truck has again been honored with national recognition. The June issue of the Products Magazine has a picture of it with an article entitled “Tailor-Made Fire Trucks,” showing the trend toward the use of fire-fighting apparatus. The color white, the article points out, is better visible at night, however many fire companies are sticking to the old favorite red.
Will Dredge Creek
A steam shovel to lower the bed of Boggs Creek above and below the bridge will be rented by the East Rainelle town council. The stream has become filled with trash and dirt and the removal will in some measure relieve flood conditions in the town.
1973 – 50 Years Ago
News Media Comments On Watergate Hearing
A number of newspapers said editorially Thursday and today that they were shocked to learn of the White House “political enemies” list. Many said it was high time that President Nixon step forward and answer questions brought up during the Senate Watergate hearings. The New York Times said after learning from (John) Dean’s testimony that the Internal Revenue Service was asked to make punitive use of income tax audits, “every citizen can get a little taste of the atmosphere of a secret-police state”
D’Antoni Signs At KC
Former Marshall University standout has signed a four-year contract with the Kansas City-Omaha Kings, the National Basketball Association club announced Thursday. Mike D’Antoni averaged 14.1 points and 8.4 assists per game last season at Marshall where he set the Thundering Herd’s all-time records, previously held by his brother, Danny D’Antoni.
Sexual Revolution Overplayed, Says Doc
Reports of a “sexual revolution” on campuses are probably exaggerated and students entering college now may just as likely be virgins as students of a generation ago a psychologist said Thursday. But it is also probable there is more premarital sex on campus now than ever, although that does not mean students favor promiscuous behavior, said the psychologist, Elizabeth Mooney.
1998 – 25 Years Ago
Lewisburg Featured In Travel Guide
According to L. T. Brown, author of the 1998 edition of America’s Most Charming Towns & Villages, Lewisburg is once again one of only four communities in West Virginia featured in his guide for travelers in search of historic and scenic little towns. Other West Virginia towns appearing in the guide are Berkeley Springs, Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown.
Foundation Opens $1 Million Credit Line For Renovations
Greenbrier Community College Foundation, Inc., recently closed on a $1 million credit line which replaced temporary construction financing for the Greenbrier Hall renovation project. The Foundation is the borrower; its president, Dr. Kyle F. Fort, and secretary, attorney Edward D. Knight III, signed the note. Fort said the loan represents an “act of faith” on the Foundation board’s part. “We will continue seeking state funds and private donations to pay off this loan.”
Classical Guitarist Visits Monroe, Greenbrier Schools
During a recent visit to the Greenbrier Valley, Robert Bluestone brought the arts to life with a series of workshops, master classes, lectures and performances. This week-long Carnegie Hall artist residency served more than 3,000 children and adults across Greenbrier and Monroe counties.
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