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. You may be exposed to content that you find offensive or objectionable. For historical accuracy, articles are reprinted in their original form, and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the publisher.
1922 – 100 Years Ago
Largest In the World
The immense concrete smokestack for the new power plant unit of the Virginia-Western Power Company, Ronceverte, was topped off last week. The stack just completed is the largest smokestack of concrete in the world, reaching a height of 327 feet. The brick lining is yet to be installed and will require 60,000 bricks.
War Mobilization
Seventy-five million men were mobilized throughout the world during the late war, according to official statistics published in Berlin. Thirty million were under arms at the close of hostilities.
Game Tied
The much-advertised football game played at Charleston last Saturday between the Washington and Lee University and West Virginia University resulted in a tie of 12 to 12. It is reported as being a spirited game from start to finish.
Shooting On Cold Knob
A very tragic accident occurred on the Greenbrier and Nicholas Road on Monday of last week when the car of Robert Spencer was shot into by an assailant who was concealed in the woods near the Cold Knob watering trough. The victims had stopped to put fresh water in the radiator and just as the car was about to start the shooting began. Nine shots being fired in all and resulting in serious but not fatal injuries. No clue of the offenders has been found yet.
1947 – 75 Years Ago
Some Egg
Mrs. E. B. Freeman of Fairlea brought to our office Tuesday an egg that measured 8 ½ inches one way and 6 ½ inches the other and weighed 4 ½ ounces. It was laid by a Hampshire Red Hen who lays one each day.
Quillen To Rebuild
The Quillen Lumber and Supply Co. that has had the misfortune to lose their sawmill in Alderson in two disastrous fires during the past three months is preparing to rebuild the mills. Orders for equipment have been placed.
First Greenbrier War Dead Arrived Here Sunday
The body of Capt. Robert Earl Gee, Jr., of Trout Valley near Williamsburg, arrived here Sunday morning by C&O train, and was taken in charge by Wallace & Wallace, Lewisburg undertakers. Capt. Gee served in the Pacific theatre and was shot down over China Aug. 6, 1944.
1972 – 50 Years Ago
Medical College
The Greenbrier College of Osteopathic Medicine, which will be housed in the Greenbrier Military School complex in Lewisburg, has applied to the Appalachian Regional Commission for a grant of $409,233 towards establishing and operating the college.
Favors Tax Break
According to Democratic gubernatorial candidate, John D. Rockefeller, IV, Republican mismanagement of the economy has aggravated the tax burden. Rockefeller said meaningful tax reform has been postponed for four long years. Governor Moore asked for more new taxes in his first 18 months than any other governor requested in an entire four-year term. Rockefeller said he will fight for a consumer tax credit system that will refund portions of the sales tax to low income and middle-income families.
Muskie Here
Over 400 came to hear U. S. Senator Edmund Muskie speak at a Democratic rally at the Frankford School gymnasium. Also at the rally were Congressman Harley O. Staggers and Mrs. Jay Rockefeller.
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| U. S. Senator Edmund Muskie |
