1924– 100 Years Ago
The Next War
General Berthold Von Deimling, a German army commander during the World War, paints a gloomy picture of the next war in articles contributed to the German press. “The next war will be made on the Hinterland rather than on front lines,” he said. “In America a gas has been discovered which may destroy big cities in a few minutes when used in bombing planes. The next war will not be ended by a peace treaty, but by the utter destruction of the vanquished nation.”
Made Him Disgorge
There was a short-change man with the circus at Alderson, and it is surprising how many he managed to swindle by the old trick. The fellow was near the main entrance to the show with a satchel of money and pretended he wanted to lighten his load by exchanging his smaller money for $20, $10 and even $5 bills. Those who tried to accommodate him were invariably bitten. Constable Tom Keiffer kept a close watch on the man whom he readily spotted when the show opened up and made him disgorge $37.50 out of which he had swindled various persons.
Club Organized
On June 3, a large meeting of the negro voters of Ronceverte was held at the Washington Memorial Hall for the purpose of organizing a club that will function in every capacity for the improvement of the community. The men and women were organized in two groups, which will be respectively governed by by-laws and regulations but will cooperate for the welfare and safety of the community. It would be remiss to fail to mention the unusual attendance of the women, which shows that they are greatly interested in an intelligent use of the franchise.
1949 – 75 Years Ago
Tree Farm Dedicated
The Ben-Buck Farm near Lewisburg was dedicated on May 25 as the first tree farm in Greenbrier County. This was the first farm in this area that was certified by the West Virginia Forest Council as being eligible for a Tree Farm.
Atom Electricity
Chairman David E. Lilienthal said the Atomic Energy Commission expects to produce electricity from the atom within 4 ½ years. The commission plans, he said, to break ground next fall for the first experimental reactors to do the work. He emphasized, however, that there was no expectation of being able to produce electricity for commercial use by that time. Costs would be too high.
Oil From Coal
A method by which it is hoped to save this country from an oil shortage for generations to come – by making oil out of coal – was dedicated in a formal ceremony at Louisana, Missouri. The federal government is perfecting the process in two big demonstration plants there. The plants were developed by the U. S. Bureau of Mines as the answer to a dwindling supply of petroleum and an ever-increasing demand.
1974– 50 Years Ago
Hechler Wants Support On River Project
Rep. Ken Hechler, D-W.Va., expected support today from 4th District constituents when the House Parks and Recreation subcommittee held a hearing on legislation to designate New River as a protected wild and scenic river. Joining Hechler at the hearing were Izaak Walton League leader Jerry Kirk of Hinton and Jon Dragan, who operates raft trips on New River in Fayette County.
Storm Topples Trees
An undetermined amount of damage was caused by a severe thunderstorm that hit in Lewisburg and various parts of Greenbrier County, Friday evening. Workers were busy Saturday morning at the Americana Shop on the corner of Foster and Court Streets, after a tree fell, hitting the chimney, protecting the shop from the impact.
Jury Names Nixon In Cover-up
Two presidential aides, reacting to disclosure that a federal grand jury named President Nixon as a co-conspirator in the Watergate coverup, said Nixon still has faith in the judicial system and is innocent of any wrong doing. The grand jury backed away from naming Nixon because of legal doubts about their authority to do so.
1999– 25 Years Ago
Proponents Applaud Council’s Approval Of Parochial School
After gaining approval for a conditional use permit that will allow them to operate a parochial school in Lewisburg, applause rang out among proponents of the proposed Greenbrier Episcopal School during Wednesday’s special session of the Lewisburg City Council. Greenbrier Episcopal School, scheduled to open grades K-3 this fall, has appointed Nelda Nutter, formerly of White Sulphur Springs, as its founding head of school.
Brass & Gas Car Club Will Visit Lewisburg
Schedule a visit to downtown Lewisburg for a chance to step back in time to the beginning age of the automobile! In their tour across the Springs Trail of the Virginians, the Brass & Gas Car Club will make its home in Lewisburg during the week of June 13. As part of their summer tour, the group will provide a free car shown on June 16 in downtown Lewisburg.
Greenbrier IV Team To Compete In Endurance Race
Greenbrier IV mountain bike team was formed to participate in the largest mountain bike race east of the Mississippi – the 24 Hours of Canaan endurance race. The race is held on a 12-mile course which originates at the Timberline ski area. Members of the Greenbrier IV Team are Tim Boggs and Doug Boggs of Alvon, Josh Fizer and Charles Hicks from Dawson.
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