1925– 100 Years Ago
Want An Increase
The Town of Lewisburg, which supplies water for its residents and others, has applied to the Public Service Commission for authority to increase its minimum rates from $1.50 a quarter to $1.50 a month, and to increase the rate of 15 cents per 1,000 gallons to 22 ½ cents per 1,000 gallons.
The Public Pays
A good many people seem to think well of President Coolidge’s opinions. Here is what he had to say recently about paying taxes: “Another and most important consideration, a fact that cannot be controverted, is that taxes have to be paid by the public. They cannot be imposed on any class. There is no power on earth that can prevent a distribution of the burden. The landlord may be the one who sends a check to the public treasury, but his tenants nevertheless make the payment. A great manufacturer may contribute a large share of his income, but still the money comes from the consumer.”
Another Air Disaster
The giant dirigible airship “Shenandoah,” was torn to pieces in a storm while sailing over Ohio, resulting in the death of its commander and twelve of the officers and crew. The airship struck a line squall – a variety of storm most feared by airmen- while traveling at an altitude of 3,000 feet, enroute from Lakehurst, NJ to the west.
1950 – 75 Years Ago
Court House Removal
Since Western Greenbrier County and particularly Meadow Bluff district showed its voting strength in the primary election of August 1, there are those who are now suggesting the advisability of moving the court house to this area. The argument is that such a move would be advantageous to
citizens of Meadow Bluff, Blue Sulphur and Williamsburg districts, and some claim more people live in these three districts than in the other seven districts of the county, but that is doubted.
Axis Sally In Alderson
Officials didn’t like the way Mildred (Axis Sally) Gillars looked wistfully at the woods near Lorton Reformatory. So they
transferred her from unfenced Lorton, just outside Washington, to the Federal Women’s Reformatory at Alderson.
Why They Die
Today men are dying in Korea because our State Department was wrong. That is bad enough. But it is not the end of our folly. Even men in our government who knew where that policy was leading us are today hysterically clamoring to give more powers to a totally discredited administration.
1975– 50 Years Ago
Blake Inducted Into Newspaper Hall Of Fame
William B. Blake, Jr., long-time editor and publisher of the old West Virginia News of Ronceverte, was inducted into the newspaper hall of fame at a meeting of the West Virginia Press Association. The founder of the Ronceverte weekly newspaper, William B. Blake, Sr., was inducted into the hall of fame in 1951 and was among the first so honored. The induction eulogy was given by his son, Norman Blake, also of Ronceverte, who was his partner for 13 years.
Clear Breath
Sen. Jacob Javits, R-N.Y., says the agreement between Israe and Egypt mediated by the Secretary of State Henry Kissinger “gives an opportunity to draw a clear breath.” The pact calls for stationing American volunteers in the United Nations buffer zone between Israel and Egypt. Congress, however, must approve the stationing of American civilians between the cease fire line.
Fire Kissinger
New Hampshire Gov. Meldrim Thompson, Jr., says Secretary of State Henry Kissinger should be fired because he allowed to the Soviet Union to acquire a nuclear advantage and because of the Communist takeover of South Vietnam. “If we mean to remain a land of the free, then we must immediately regain the initiative from the Communist forces of the world, Thompson said.
2000 – 25 Years Ago
WVSOM Opens Fall Session With 77 New Students On Campus
Seventy-seven eager new students began first year studies at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg. These 77 students in the 2000 freshmen class competed with 1,533 total applicants for their medical school seats.
Resort Sponsors Pro-Casino Group
The battle lines were drawn months ago, and now both sides in the fight over gambling at The Greenbrier are marshalling their forces. A group calling itself West Virginia Families Against Casino Gambling organized early on in response to a ballot initiative to permit limited casino gambling at the White
Sulphur Springs resort. The Greenbrier fired back, announcing the formation of the Greenbrier County Citizens Alliance, a pro-
casino organization sponsored by the resort.
Jennifer Childers Receives Rookies Of The Year Award
Jennifer Childers won the 2000 Rookie Of The Year Award for sheep during the State Fair of West Virginia. Presented by Sheep Magazine, the award recognizes a first-year exhibitor who demonstrates the best qualities of showmanship and overall care of Sheep. Jennifer, who has participated for three years in showing sheep with her father and older sister, was showing on her own for the first time during the 2000 fair.
