1925– 100 Years Ago
Another War Soon
This generation will experience another great war which will threaten the permanence of modern civilization, Raymond R. Fosdick, trustee of the Rockefeller Foundation, predicted last week before the New York Rotary Club. A permanent court of international justice provides the only preventative for the dangers that threaten, he said in a plea for American entry into the existing court.
Smoking Was Taught Children
Three hundred years ago children were taught in school to smoke. It was believed by physicians that smoking “dissipated the evil humors of the brain.” The youngsters carried their pipes with them to the school house with their slates and books, and at regular hours books were laid aside and pipes lighted.
What of the Chiropractors?
The State Senate of West Virginia has by a vote of 18 to 9 passed the bill providing for the licensing of chiropractors in this state. Senator Johnson, one of the chief opponents, made the extravagant statement that the “health of the state is placed in jeopardy by this legislation.”
Name Change
The legislature rejected the resolution proposing to submit to the people the proposition to change the name of our state from West Virginia to Kanawha. The only real way to change a name is to get married.
1950 – 75 Years Ago
New Catholic Church
J. Hurley, contractor, this week started the erection of a new Catholic church at East Rainelle. It is located on 13th Street and will be of beautiful architecture.
Seneca Realty Opens
The Seneca Realty, Andrew W. McLaughlin, manager, opened their office in the Greenbrier Valley Company Store. They offer a fine selection of building lots in and around Lewisburg, including 188 acres of the finest blue grass land, house, and large barn for $15,000.
Rabbits
Charles Rohr of 302 N. Lee St., Lewisburg, offers for sale Easter bunnies and rabbit meat. He will deliver Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday. Phone 122.
1975– 50 Years Ago
Work Has Begun At General Andrew Lewis County Park
Work has begun again at the General Andrew Lewis County Park. In spite of changeable and unpredictable weather Mr. Jack Brown and his good stonemasons have completed the entrance gate and reinforced the old wall below the Court House and the steps of the Spring House have been repaired. At a recent business meeting of the County Commissioners plans for extensive landscaping of the grassy hillside were approved.
Ramp Supper
On April 19 the Williamsburg Jr. High and Elementary PTA will hold its annual ramp dinner at the Williamsburg Jr. High gym. The menu consists of ramps (cooked and raw), ham, brown beans, browned potatoes, cole slaw, deviled eggs, pickles, homemade corn pone, homemade light bread, butter, cake, coffee, milk, buttlermilk and sassafras tea. Adults $3.00, children under 12 $1.50.
Leader Urges Women To Revolt
Feminist leader Gloria Steinem, comparing women’s problems with Nazi suppression of the Jews, urged West Virginia women to revolt against the male power structure. “There’s a close parallel between subjugation of women and that of all other groups of people thought to be racially or ethnically second class, “ she claimed. “In Nazi Germany, it was Jews and women.”
2000– 25 Years Ago
Fish Caught In Tuckahoe Break WV Records
Record-breaking chain pickerels were caught on two successive days at Tuckahoe Lake in Greenbrier County. Charles Bowen of New Castle, Virginia, caught a 26.0 inch, 5.07 pound chain pickerel on March 26. The very next day, Bowen’s new record catch fell to an even heavier pickerel when Norman Shafer fishing a Joe’s Fly caught a 25.5 inch, 5.36 pound chain pickerel.
Greenbrier East Music Department Finds Itself In A Real “Pickle”
The Greenbrier East High School Music Department proudly announces the birth of the Pickle! The Pickle, actually a renovated school bus, was painted a beautiful shade of green with gold lettering to proclaim the school colors. The students quicky gave the bus its nickname and it has been busily making the rounds at parades, competitions and presentations.
Carnegie Hall Receives Funding Through APAP Grant Program
The Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) recently awarded planning grants to professional arts presenters across the nation. Carnegie Hall of Lewisburg was one of only five organizations to receive funding through this highly competitive grant program. Carnegie Hall partners include (L to R) Hall Peterson of the Greenbrier Valley Chorale, Mary Leb, artistic director at Carnegie Hall, Dr. David Perkins of the Greenbrier College Center; Rev. Julian Sulgit of the Lewisburg United Methodist Church; and Tom Holbrook of Faith Broadcasting.
