1926– 100 Years Ago
Andersonville Spring
Georgia and the Southland are recovering from another severe drouth, and the famous spring of the old Andersonville prison in Sumter County has proved again that it flows without ceasing. The famous spring was started by lightening during the days of the Civil War. Thousands of Federal prisoners were dying in the Andersonville prison after a drouth had dried up virtually all the wells and small streams in the county. Burning fever spread over the camp, and there was no water to ease the suffering of the sick. The prisoners dropped on their knees and begged God to send them relief. While they were still praying a bolt of lightning struck the hillside, and the water gushed forth to cool the parched tongues of those whose prayers had been answered.
Guarding The Tom Of Harding
Soldiers still are guarding the quiet tomb in a cemetery in Marion, Ohio, where sleeps the late Warren G. Harding, President of the United States, and his widow. And until an order for their withdrawal is issued – though that order may not come for a hundred years – American soldiers will continue
to guard the Harding tomb.
Award
Sam Morgan, section foreman on the C. and O. at Alderson has been awarded the first prize of $50 for the best kept section between Hinton and Clifton Forge. He also won the prize last year.
1951 – 75 Years Ago
Candidate For Fellowship Award
Miss Louise Joyce Yatros of White Sulphur Springs has been chosen in a group of four West Virginia University students as candidates for the Fulbright scholarship abroad.
New Chimes Heard
Lewisburg residents heard and were charmed during the Christmas season by the new set of chimes installed in the Methodist Church. The chimes were quietly presented the church by O. B. Coffman, well known Methodist and Greenbrier County businessman.
Mustain’s Garage Expands
George Mustain has built a handsome new addition to his garage on Frankford Road in Ronceverte. The new addition is being used as a display room for the new 1951 Hudson cars.
A Question
A query: Why does God permit to exist and function such a scoundrelly gang as the Communist despots ruling Russia, and why will the editors of the large American papers republish the lying and libelous propaganda of these whelps which under such fosterage are directed against the U. S. and other peaceful nations.
1976– 50 Years Ago
Parade Revived In Lewisburg
The Shanghai Parade has been revived. It was alive and well and filling the streets and sidewalks of Lewisburg New Year’s Day. Chief resuscitator for the parade which was one of Greenbrier’s most popular events for more than 100 years was Mrs. John (Ruth) O’Brien of Ronceverte who served as
chairman for the Bicentennial project of the Greenbrier Valley Arts and Humanities. Eddie Yarid, treasurer of the Shanghai committee, presented winners with their prize money. Shown with him is Ruth O’Brien who served as parade chairman.
Sprouse Speaks To Monroe Countians
Utility customers “lose even when they win, “Jim Sprouse declared in Union. Since utilities are permitted to collect rate increases even before they are approved, consumers “must surrender additional money which is needed for other essentials, according to the Democratic gubernatorial
candidate. As governor, Sprouse explained, he would expedite investigations of utility rate cases.
Finger Lickin’
A libel suit filed against Col. Harland Sanders, founder and white-bearded trademark of the Kentucky Friend Chicken Corp. was ordered dismissed. In dismissing the suit, Judge Thomas Ballentine held a company’s franchise was not libeled by comments attributed to Sanders by the Louisville Times and Courier-Journal newspapers. They quoted him as saying the gravy sold in Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants is like “wallpaper paste.” He also was quoted as saying the company’s “crispy chicken” product is “nothing but a fried doughball wrapped around some chicken.”
2001 – 25 Years Ago
North House Restoration Effort Begin With Galas
The campaign by the North House Museum Millennium Restoration Committee to raise funds for the restoration and renovation of the museum began with two gala events – a party for Greenbrier Historical Society members and an open house. Co-Chairman Richard Schmidt announced the kick-off of
the campaign and invited guests to contribute to the drive to raise the necessary funds for the restoration of the North House so that this and future generations may continued the study of the past, live for the present, and plan for the future.
Evangelist Herbie Montgomery Brings A Light In The Darkness
The Lewisburg Seventh-day Adventist Church is proud to host Evangelist Herbie Montgomery as its guest speaker for a series of meeting called Light in the Darkness. Herbie is an evangelist for Light Bearers Ministry in Malo, Washington. He recently returned from an evangelistic tour in Pakistan.
Biesemeyer Named To Board
Governor Cecil H. Underwood has named Adrienne Belafonte Biesemyer of Ronceverte to the board governing the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences. She is from the 3 rd Congressional District and succeeds James H. Harless, who resigned.
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