1926– 100 Years Ago
Breaks World Record
Miss Martha Norelius, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norelius of The Greenbrier, broke the world’s record in the 220-yd. swimming races at St. Augustine, Florida.
West Virginia Coal Mines
In West Virginia there are at present time about 1,418 mines. Only sixteen of these mines are union. There were 600 mines working during the week of December 15 th.
Prohibtion Report
Four automobiles and 36 stills were seized, and 170 arrests were made in January by state agents, according to the report of the state prohibition commissioner. Kanawha County again tops the list. Liquor confiscations included about 1,100 quarts of whiskey, 571 gallons of wine, 60 gallons of home brew; 6,000 gallons of mash.
1951 – 75 Years Ago
Lewisburg Eighth Straight Victim Of White Sulphur Devils
Lewisburg’s High School’s determined effort to break an eight- game victory string for White Sulphur fell short here as Jay Lambert’s crafty Green Devils captured another Northern Division GVC setto, 46-39. About 450 followers of the neighboring schools, largest crowd of the season, jammed
every nook and corner of the gym for the all-important conference struggle. Lanky George Sibold, who controlled the
banking boards at both ends of the court, was the main cog in the winner’s scoring attack.
Youth Camp Organization
The trustees of the Greenbrier County Youth Camp, Inc., held their first meeting in the courthouse in Lewisburg. Officers elected were chairman, H. B. Moore, Lewisburg; vice-chairman, H. Rodgers McVey, Alderson; secretary, Mrs. Margaret Boone, Ronceverte; and treasurer, John Sailor, Frankford.
Form Of Cancer
Scientists reported that they have been able to arrest a rare but extremely fatal form of cancer through use of atomic energy products. Physicians at University Hospital, Virginia, have treated a number of cases of malignant melanoma with radioactive isotopes. A spokesman said it was too early to claim a cure of the cancer form.
1976– 50 Years Ago
Rolling ‘Em Off At Rainelle
You probably won’t make any “best dressed” lists with the kind of clothes that roll off the assembly line at Greenbrier Industries. But you might live longer wearing them. Besides military garments and denim jackets, the plant turns out body armor, or, more commonly, bullet-proof vests.
Board Of Directors
The general membership of the Greenbrier Valley Artisans Guild approved the election of the five nominees to the board of directors. Mark Blumenstein, Louis Longanacre, Bob Miller, David Nash, and Terri Wontrobski were unanimously seated as the guild’s premiere governing body.
Delegate Neal At Reception
Pictured from left are John Howell, Sgt. At Arms for the Senate in Charleston; Senator Robert Byrd; Delegate Sarah Lee Neal, and Mrs. Erma Byrd at a reception held outside the Senate Chamber at the State Capital honoring Senator and Mrs. Robert Byrd while they were in Charleston for the filing of his candidacy for President.
2001 – 25 Years Ago
Experimental Aircraft Takes First Flight
Ronnie Withrow, a local pilot and “kit plane” aircraft builder from Crawley, test flew his newly-constructed “Murphy Rebel” for the first time at the Greenbrier Valley Airport. Airport manager Jerry O’Sullivan, who was Withrow’s flight instructor, said, “This is a great day for Ronnie and another milestone for general aviation in the Greenbrier Valley.”
Indictments Returned In Alleged Pest Control Scam
Among the 21 people indicted by a Greenbrier County Grand Jury were three individuals charged with operating a pest control scam. According to court documents, the three allegedly deprived Greenbrier County residents of money by falsely stating, implying or representing that their houses had pest damage and that repair work needed to be done.
Candy L. Leach Awarded Madlyn E. Fort Scholarship
Greenbrier Community College Foundation has awarded its first Madlyn E. Fort Scholarship to Candy L. Leach of White Sulphur Springs. Leach is enrolled in a two-year medical assisting associate degree program at Greenbrier Community College Center The Madlyn E. Fort Health Sciences Scholarship was established by Dr. Kyle F. Fort and his family as a memorial to his mother, Madlyn E. Fort. Mrs. Fort was a nurse.
