1925– 100 Years Ago
Food Specials
C. J. Casdorph, that buys for cash and sells FOR CASH, offers 100 lb. bag of sugar for $6.65, Arbuckles coffee 45 cents a pound, white beans 9 cents a pound, and the best broom made for 75 cents.
A Month Of Good Shows
Ronceverte’s Grand Theatre is putting on a month of exceptionally good shows for October. The Grand has booked some of the best photo plays available. The first big attraction is “Lightning.” Taken from the great stage success, it ran three years in New York on the stage, two years in Chicago, and one year in Boston. Then it was filmed for Grand theatre-goers.
Monument To Major Bailey
Mrs. Martha Jones Masters of Miami, Florida is greatly interested in securing the erection of a suitable stone at the grave of Major Robert Augustus Bailey in the shadow of the Old Stone Church in the cemetery at Lewisburg. He was shot and killed in the battle of Droop Mountain while bravely trying to rally his men. His body was brought to Lewisburg, buried in the old cemetery, and remains unmarked to this day by even so much as a board.
1950 – 75 Years Ago
Club Operators Fined
Operators of four clubs in and near White Sulphur Springs paid fines Monday after a weekend raid. Among those was the Colonial Club where State Police officers confiscated five slot machines, one dice table, three roulette tables and one blackjack table. Slot machines and whiskey were found in the other three places, proprietors of which were fined $200 each. There were the Pines Club, the Fox Hollow Club, and the Century Club.
Has Law Partner
Andrew Detch, a graduate of the West Virginia University College of Law, was recently admitted to the bar by the circuit court of Monongalia County, and will practice law in Greenbrier County. He will be associated with his brother, John L. Detch. Mr. Detch is a veteran of World War II, with four years service in the Navy. He and Mrs. Detch, the former Helen Asbury, will make their home in Lewisburg.
1949 Forest Fire Record Shows Reduction In Acres
The average West Virginia forest fire in 1949 was confined to 21.3 acres. This is a substantial reduction under the 38.3 acre per fire average for the period 1945-49. The state reported 1,710 fires which burned 36,471 acres during 1949. Careless smokers accounted for more than one-third of the state’s fires last year. Incendiarists caused 329 fires.
1975– 50 Years Ago
Governor Moore To Speak At East
Governor Arch A. Moore, Jr. will speak at the annual dinner of the Greenbrier Historical Society at Greenbrier East High School. At that time, the Governor will deliver the deed transferring North House on the campus of Greenbrier Center from the State of West Virginia to the Greenbrier County Court. Immediately after the transfer of deed is made, the County Commissioners will transfer the use of the North House by lease agreement to the Greenbrier Historical Society.
Another Attempt Made On Ford’s Life A middle-age mother, checked by the Secret Service as a potential assassin 24 hours earlier, shot at President Ford in the second attempt on his life in 17 days. The President was not injured. The bullet ricocheted in the crowd of 3,000 outside the hotel and hit a cab driver in the groin, injuring him slightly. Police immediately plunged into the crowd and arrested Sara Jane Moore, 45, an FBI informer turned radical who was dressed in men’s clothing.
Art Being Taught At Jr. Highs
Clarence Hinkle, Superintendent of Greenbrier County Schools, announces that Art is being taught for the first time at Lewisburg and White Sulphur Junior Highs. Although the supplies and equipment are limited, the students will be encouraged in creativity and art appreciation. This is a pilot program, and is being taught by Mrs. Joan M. Arbuckle.
2000 – 25 Years Ago
Council Approves Water Extension
If plans are approved by the proper regulatory agencies, White Sulphur Springs will be supplying water and sewer services to the new Greenbrier Sporting Club. The sporting club development will be completed in several phases. The first phase encompasses 35 cottages in the Copeland Hill area. When completed, the development is expected to contain 400 to 500 private dwellings.
Richland Residents Voice Opposition To I-64 Exchange
Negating action taken earlier in the month, the Greenbrier Valley Economic Development’s board of directors voted against a resolution supporting construction of a new Interstate 64 interchange. John Tuckwiller, a Richlands resident, presented the GVEDC with a petition signed by approximately 80 landowners who are opposed to an interchange. Tuckwiller told the board members the construction of an interchange in Richlands would disrupt the way of life for those who live in that agricultural area.
Conly Named Director Of Special Events
Ted J. Kleisner, president and managing director of The Greenbrier, has announced the appointment of Vivian Conly as director of special events at the world-renowned resort. Ms. Conly served here for 13 years in the sales and conference services departments, and is returning after successfully developing Carnegie Hall, Inc., a regional-cultural arts and education center in nearby Lewisburg, said Kleisner. Conly is a graduate of Lawrence University (NY).
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