1926– 100 Years Ago
May Leave The State
It is rumored that the proposed water power development of New River above Hinton is to be abandoned. It is said that the West Virginia Power Company, which acquired the site for the dam and expended approximately $200,000 for the property and in making a complete preliminary survey, is now considering moving to Radford, VA, where the laws though not what they should be, are more favorable for water development than those in West Virginia.
The Egyptian Curse
Modern civilization may scoff at the claim that a mysterious curse of death haunts the tomb of King Tut in Egypt, but the fact remains that six men connected with the exploration in and around the tomb have died of a mysterious malady. The ancient Egyptians, according to the tradition, weaved a death spell about the tombs of their ruler and their sacred places. Strangers who trespass upon the sacred ground, it is said, are stricken mysteriously and die.
Good Eats At Rainelle
Tourists and traveling salesmen over the historic Midland Trail will be interested to know that Rainelle is now ready to cater for their appetites at all times. The Pioneer Club continues to be one of the most up-to-date hostelries along the trail, but in addition two restaurants under the same management have been opened to care for short orders and lunches. In East Rainelle the “Green Lantern” restaurant is housed in a new building with modern equipment and efficient service. In Rainelle the Pioneer Café is completely modernized to serve the public in the best way.
1951 – 75 Years Ago
Loon Crash Lands At Greenbrier Airport
A loon landed on the rain-covered airstrip apparently thinking it was water. It was rescued by Mr. Oscar Tate and was later placed in the lake on The Greenbrier Hotel grounds. This particular bird is designated as a common loon and is in summer plumage.
Tri-City Flower Show
The Tri-City Garden Council of Lewisburg, Ronceverte and White Sulphur will hold its second annual flower show in the Ronceverte Armory with Mrs. Clarence Cobb of Ronceverte serving as general chairman. “Summer Symphony” is the theme of the show which will be staged June 12 from 2 p. m. to 8:30 p.m.
House For Sale
Seneca Realty Co., Andrew W. McLaughlin, manager, offers a 7-room house for sale in Ronceverte. It has 4 bedrooms, brand new Asbestos shingles, garage, workshop, chicken house, and large cow lot in back with stream of water running thru it. Good neighborhood and walking distance to school. $3.950.
1976– 50 Years Ago
Scenic Railroad Going Out Of Business
Faced with needed repairs and increased costs, the popular Greenbrier Scenic Railroad is going out of business. The board cited as reasons for shutting down operations the increased cost of fuel, diesel locomotives, and train crew leases. Six excursions last year drew 1,688 passengers.
Calley Will Not
Seek Rehearing
Former Army Lt. William L. Calley Jr., convicted of killing 22 Vietnamese civilians, will not seek a rehearing before the U. S. Supreme Court, which has refused to hear his appeal, according to his attorneys. Although seven years of a 10-year sentence are pending against him, the Army has said it will parole Calley.
Colemans Honored On 50 th Anniversary
In honor of their 50 th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William S. Coleman of Lewisburg, a reception was given at the Old Stone Presbyterian Church. They are graduates of Hinton High School, where they first met and dated. After graduating from high school, William Coleman attended the Medical College of Virginia and graduated as a pharmacist in 1925. In 1931, Mr. Coleman bought what was then the Corner Drug Store in Lewisburg.
2001 – 25 Years Ago
County Man Charged With Selling
Turkey Beards
A Greenbrier County man has been charged with over 100 misdemeanors for allegedly running a scheme to sell turkey beards on the internet. After a yearlong investigation, Kevin Lindsey, 35, of western Greenbrier County was charged in magistrate court with 111 counts of selling wildlife parts. Conservation Officer Bob Johnson said, “The internet has opened up a new type of poaching business.” He noted there is an illegal market for bear gall bladders since they are a known aphrodisiac.
Although the Greenbrier County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception allowing a man to place a single wide manufactured home on Muddy Creek Mountain, several people in the audience who supported his request were still not satisfied. Those individuals have asked that zoning be entirely abolished on the mountain. They maintain the rural nature of that area is not suited for zoning.
Economic Benefits Of River Trail Discussed
Maximizing the economic benefits of the Greenbrier River Trail was the topic of discussion at a meeting held recently at Lewisburg and Marlinton. Dr. Raymond Busbee of the Park Resources and Leisure Services Department at Marshall University reviewed a study conducted last year. The study was a non-scientific 17-day survey conducted by Marshall University graduate students, the Greenbrier Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Pocahontas Convention and Visitors Bureau and several local businesses. Among the finds of the survey, Busbee emphasized that 63% of the trail visitors were from out-of-state. Of these out-of-state visitors, 90% said they would very likely have a return visit.
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