Echoes of the Past is a collection of historical articles curated from The West Virginia News, The Greenbrier Independent, White Sulphur Star, and other publications archived since 1852.
1922 – 100 Years Ago
A SWINDLER OF THE NEWS
A subscriber and friend of The News at Julia, this county, tells that a man giving hls name as Miller was in that section a few days ago representing himself as an agent of THE NEWS and soliciting and receiving subscriptions for this paper. Our correspondent discovered that he was a fraud and attempted to trace him after he left that section toward the western section of the county. We have had no reports since
We will sound again an oft repeated Warning. This paper employs no traveling agents or solicitors. One of its proud boasts is that its great circulation is maintained without solicitation or the giving of premiums, or anything of that sort. Any person representing himself to be an agent of THE NEWS with authority from the publishers to receive subscriptions, may be set down at once as an impostor and a fraud. Subscribers and the public will deal directly with this office by mail or in person, and avoid losses for which we cannot be responsible. We will appreciate and reward reports of the activities of such fraudulent solicitors that will lead to their arrest.
NEWS OF DEATH
John F. Wanless, a former can sheriff of Pocahontas County, died recently at the age of 87 years. He was a Union soldier during the Civil War.
WILLIAMSBURG VOTES TUESDAY
Next Tuesday, May 9th, the people of Williamsburg district, this county, will vote upon the question of issuing district road bonds for much-needed permanent highway improvement in that district. The roads it is proposed to improve are main arteries and will greatly benefit the whole district, putting the people of that section in touch with the great outside. Once, if not twice, before the question has been passed upon adversely by the voters, but those who believe it worthwhile to pull Williamsburg district out of the mud have persisted patiently and it is presumed that the mind of the district has been definitely made up for progress. No question is settled until it is settled right. That spirit has caught hold in Williamsburg district.
1947 – 75 Years Ago
WRON GOES ON THE AIR
At long last after months of waiting impatiently, months of careful planning and preparation WRON takes the air on Sunday, May 11. The heartaches and headaches that this first line re-presents only Bill Blake, owner and a manager of the Greenbrier Valley’s radio station, and his staff can really tell. It’s story of the fight to overcome all obstacles in order to bring to the people of the Greenbrier Valley, for the first time in history, their own radio station. The story goes back to last spring, when it was announced in this very same newspaper that William Blake, III, had been granted an application to construct and operate a radio station. Instantly public interest became apparent, for all who could, rallied behind this pioneer,whose only desire it was to give to the people of the Greenbrier Valley the kind of radio reception never before received from any of the outlaying districts.
It was this desire and obsession that made Bill Blake continue his fight in the face of obstacle after obstacle which seemed to spring from everywhere. Perhaps the biggest obstacle was the getting of the tower and transmitter, the lack of which kept WRON from going on the air February 1 and March 27, two of the many opening dates that Blake was forced to change.
IN GERMANY
Pfc. James Newman, son of L. S. Newman of Lewisburg, is with the band unit of the American army at Wiesbaden, Germany, and reports he is having a swell time.
FARM WOMEN TO MEET
Mrs. Sam Hanna, president of Greenbrier County Farm Women’s council has announced plans for a county council meeting to be held in Lewisburg, May 13. The business meeting will open at 10:30 at the Community house and will include reports on progress in goals, plans for a picnic at the Rowan Memorial home, home demonstration week, Farm Women’s camp at Jackson’s Mill, outdoor improvement tours for July 1 and 2, garden tour May 28, contributions to worthy causes, progress on the international relations committee and better living project awards.
1972- 50 YEARS AGO
REPUBLICANS TO MEET
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – Invited to attend the event, were state executive committee W Va. (UPI) – More than 200 key Republican Party leaders of West Virginia gather here for the only official state GOP meeting during the Republican Governors Conference. The meeting, described as “mostly a social gathering,” nevertheless is expected to dwell a great deal on politics, especially with the May 9 primary only a week away.
At least four governors other One of the more interesting than Gov. Arch Moore are to be on hand. According to sources, the governors are going to discuss how some of the political problems they faced – and how they deal with them – might apply to West Virginia.
GOLDEN HORSESHOE WINNERS ARE TOLD
County winners were announced Wednesday for the Golden Horseshoe Test given April 13 at Lewisburg Junior High School by employees of the Greenbrier County Board of Education. This year’s county winners include: Jeanie Porterfield and Cindy Lightner. They are history students of Gary Sawyers.
Shown are left to right, George Piercy, Cindy Lightner and Jeanie Porterfield, county winners of the Golden Horseshoe Test. |
1997 – 50 YEARS AGO
LEWISBURG WHITE SOX WIN OPENER
The Lewisburg White Sox senior minor league team began play Saturday, April 26, against White Sulphur Springs. Lewisburg used a balanced attack and good pitching to upend White Sulphur 14-1. The game was called after 5 innings because of the 10-run rule.
Josh Sheridan pitched the first 3 innings for the White Sox and struck out six and allowed only 1 hit. Brandon Baker pitched the final 2 innings, striking out 6 batters while allowing no hits. Leading hitters for the White Sox were Brandon Baker, who went 4 for 4 with 2 RBIs, Robbie Jones (3-4,2 RBIs, 3 runs), Josh Sheridan (2-3, 2 RBIs), Kenny Podsiadlik (2-3), Adam Loving (1-1 triple), and Justin Brown (12 Dbl).
STATE FAIR OF WV ANNOUNCES THIS YEAR’S GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINERS
The 73rd State Fair of West Virginia is scheduled August 8 through August 16. Grandstand performances will include:
Friday, August 8-Bull Ride Mania-1PM and 8PM Saturday, August 9-Carman-1PM Saturday, August 9-The Coasters, The Platters and The Drifters-8PM Sunday, August 10-Alabama-7PM Monday, August 11-Terri Clark and Paul Brandt-7PM Tuesday, August 12-Lynyrd Skynyrd-7PM Wednesday, August 13-Ricky Van Shelton and Toby Keith-7PM Thursday, August 14-Sammy Kershaw and Trace Adkins-7PM Friday, August 15-John Michael Montgomery-7PM Saturday, August 16-Tracy Byrd and Patty Loveless-6PM and 9PM.
Ticket sales will begin Monday, June 23rd for telephone and mail orders only. Telephone orders will be accepted Mondays through Fridays between 8AM and 4PM and buyers may use either VISA or MASTERCARD. Any mail order received postmarked prior to June 20 will be returned unprocessed to its sender. Walk-in orders will begin Monday, July 7. You may call the ticket office at (304)-647-FAIR beginning June 5 for additional information.
Visit any One Valley Bank, statewide, from July 7 through August 6th to purchase $3 “One Valley Bank Blue Ribbon Youth Super Savers,” for youths 6 through 12 years of age and $4 “One Valley Bank Blue Ribbon Adult Super Savers,” for persons thirteen and older. Carnival ride tickets may also be purchased in advance for $10 (18 tickets). Advance sale gate and carnival tickets are also available through the State Fair ticket office. (Grandstand tickets are not available at One Valley Bank locations). Official programs will be available around June 1.
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