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
The Klan Appears in Ronceverte
The Ku Klux Klan is here, according to the customary announcement of that organization. Last night two large crosses blazed – one on Fort Hill and one on the hill above the reservoir – for some minutes. This was followed by a parade, consisting of one automobile and 60 odd marching members, all clad in white robes with faces hidden from public gaze.
School Book Question
“For many months”, Mrs. Ellis A. Yost of the state board of education wrote, “letters have come to me from members of your women’s clubs seeking information in regard to the manner in which textbooks for the West Virginia schools are chosen. The state Legislature has shown a tendency to recognize more and more local initiative and authority and has therefore provided that all textbooks shall be selected by local boards of education in town and cities having a population of 3,500 or more, and for all high schools regardless of their size.”
Turkeys For Sale
George L. Clark, of Hillsboro, has large Gold Back Bronze pedigreed turkeys for sale.The birds are from the prize-winners at Madison Square Garden, N.Y. Toms and pullets, big frames, markings good.
1947 – 75 Years Ago
Ronceverte’s Hotel Greenbrier
Ronceverte’s Hotel Greenbrier is stepping out and will celebrate its tenth anniversary under its present ownership early next year with the completion of a $50,000 modernization program. The hotel has 31 guest rooms, 18 of which have private baths.
Western Ewes Arrive
Five loads of western ewes from Wyoming have been dispersed from Ronceverte in the last two weeks to farmers in Greenbrier and Monroe counties to replace depleted foundation stock. The sheep were purchased by the Animal Husbandry Department of West Virginia University. Sheep prices have been exceptionally high this year and breeding ewes are exceptionally scarce.
Ballet At Carnegie Hall
The Page-Stone Chicago Opera Ballet, starring Ruth Page and Bentley Stone, director, and a total company of 20 people will appear at Carnegie Hall. The program is the second of the Greenbrier College series for the year.
1972 – 50 Years Ago
Nixon Wins by a Landslide
Burying George S. McGovern under an avalanche of votes, President Richard M. Nixon won a second term victory.
Computer Goofed!
Daily News officials rushed out this morning and purchased a big supply of oil for our computer which proved yesterday that it was “somewhat ill.” The computer predicted that Jay Rockefeller would win the governor’s race over Arch Moore by 27,000 votes. Moore won by some 60,000 votes. What really happened is the news editor thought the computer was for predicting but its real purpose is to set type. Daily News officials also bought a big supply of towels for the editor’s use in removing the egg off his face.
1997 -25 Years Ago
Restaurateur Returns to Greece
Ourania Argyrakis of White Sulphur Springs has returned to her native Greece for an undetermined length of time to be with her two sisters on the island of Chiros. She was married to the late John Argyrakis and together the couple owned and operated the White Sulphur Restaurant and the Terrace Restaurant.
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| Ourania Argyrakis is pictured second from left. |
Car Club Organizes
The Throttle Throbs Car Club held its first meeting at the Shanghai Restaurant in Fairlea.
Prosecutor Sues County Commission
“The people want this office to be aggressive, and we can’t do that if we don’t have adequate funding,” said Greenbrier County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Burnette moments after filing a lawsuit against the County Commission.
