1924– 100 Years Ago
News In Greenbrier Coal Field
The recently installed water system of the Nelson Fuel Company is being complimented highly by the many visitors who have inspected the plant. The water is forced by air into the main and pumped into an 80,000-gallon capacity reservoir which supplies the town of Leslie. It is probably the only deep well producing freestone water in the country.
Will Open Fine Winter Market
The voters of Meadow Bluff district have decided by petition to build more good roads to hard surface the newly graded road from the coal town of Quinwood by way of Crichton, Leslie and Bellburn to the point on Laurel Creek where the road makes connection with the Midland Trail.
Big Time on Spring Creek Oct. 18
Preparations are now being made for the great barbecue at Leonard, on the head of Spring Creek. Governor Morgan, of West Virginia, has been invited as the principal speaker and has accepted the invitation. The Spring Creek barbeque has become an established rally day for Greenbrier County.
1949 – 75 Years Ago
Draws Holt’s Fire
Former U. S. Senator Rush D. Holt criticized in a speech the failure of his fellow citizens to take a more active interest in government. Millions of American are so busy enjoying the rights of being Americans, he said, that they have not time to protect them. To think that only half of our voters took time to vote is a shocking proof of the lethargy of the American citizen, Mr. Holt added.
Purchases Armory
The State of West Virginia bought the armory in Ronceverte. The purchase price is said to have been $50,000. It was owned by a stock company.
Trio Scores Success
Last Friday night, an appreciative audience of over 500 members of the Community Concerts Association of Greenbrier Valley, gave generously of their applause to the Columbia Operatic Trio, who opened the 1949-50 series here at Carnegie Hall.
1974– 50 Years Ago
Antitextbook Leaders To “Fight Until Death,” If Necessary
Sheriff’s deputies were on alert today in Charleston for more disorders at schools resulting from pledges by antitextbook leaders to “fight until death, if necessary.” “We are going to continue to close down all the schools until the un-American, un-Christian, vulgar, filthy, trashy books are banned,” said the Rev. Charles C. Quigley, a leader of the sometime violent textbook crusade.
Ford Holds Out Hope – Is Confident His Plan Will Work
President Ford holds out hope for a “meaningful reduction” in the rate of inflation in only a few months. But Ford has been put on the defensive. Even Republicans in Congress are shying away from embracing his 5 per cent income tax surcharge on corporations and on middle and high-income taxpayers.
Gov. Mills Caught Intoxicated
Rep. Wilbur Mills appeared intoxicated and had blood and scratches on his face when his car was stopped for speeding with its lights out near the Jefferson Memorial. A woman passenger of the car, who appeared drunk and highly emotional, jumped into the Tidal Basin near the memorial.
1999– 25 Years Ago
Y2K: Keep Your Money In The Bank
Although many people concerned with the repercussions of Y2K fear that a computer glitch will cause the balance in their bank accounts to be erased, experts maintain that the safest place for people to keep their money is in the bank.
New Club Opens In Fairlea
Greenbrier County’s new club, The Lounge, is the area’s newest attraction. Opening the week of the State Fair, the club was an instant success according to owner, Jim Baker. The Lounge is located on U. S. 219 South, across from the entrance to the State Fairgrounds.
GVMC Auxiliary Volunteers Hold September Meeting
The September meeting of the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary was held in the hospital cafeteria with Billie Jean Hutsenpiller, auxiliary president, presiding. Members are (front l-r): Elizabeth Thompson, Irma Powell, Jo Lynn Ball, and Billie Jean Hutsenpiller.
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