The Shadow
99 Years Ago
June 3, 1923
Army Of “Dry” Agents Will Be Thrown Into N.Y. If Smith’s Action Causes A “Rebellion”
An army of federal prohibition enforcement agents has been mobilized and ready to be thrown into New York if Governor Smith’s action in approving the repeal of the enforcement act results in a “booze rebellion” in this state. Although Governor Smith, in signing the bill, warned the”wets” that the Volstead law still is in effect and that every citizen should obey it, thousands of liquor venders are believed to be ready to take advantage of the situation and begin “wide open” booze selling. The police, who have participated to a slight extent in the enforcing of the dry law now are expected to desist from such activities.
85 Years Ago
June 3, 1937
Playgrounds At Covington Open For 1937
The official opening of the municipal park and playground was featured with a water carnival at 7 o’clock Monday evening with Mr. R.B. Stephenson, chairman, presiding. Mayor Harry W. Robertson was the principal speaker on the program. Ellis (Tubby) Hughes serves as an announcer for the various demonstrations that followed. Fancy diving demonstrations by J.C. Matheney consisted of the swan, jack-knife, full gainer and one and one-half flips.
60 Years Ago
June 3, 1962
Linda Williams Selected For Girls’ State
Linda Williams, 17-year-old Valley High Senior daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Williams of Warm Springs has been chosen as the Bath County American Legion Auxiliary’s representative to the Virginia Girls’ State to be held in Radford July 8-14. Miss Williams was chosen for the honor by the Valley High faculty who screened 15 potential candidates.
35 Years Ago
June 3, 1987
Council Considers School Board Post
During a public hearing prior to Clifton Forge City Council’s work session last night, current Alleghany Highlands School Board member Ione Callender was considered for reappointment. Callender’s four-year term expires June 30th. Also during the meeting, Joe Liptrap once again addressed the council regarding the city’s involvement in making repairs to the unstable land on Lowell and Vulcan streets. Liptrap has been unable to return to his home on Lowell Street following the April mudslide.
10 Years Ago
June 3, 2012
Operation Never Forget
Local radio personality Alan “Big Al” Howard sits next to a bronze bust of his brother, U.S. Marines Staff Sgt. John “Ryan” Howard during the River Rock Jam, which was held Saturday evening at Jackson River Sports Complex. The River Rock Jam was held as a fundraiser for Operation Never Forget, whose mission is to build bronze busts of all servicemen and women who lost their lives during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Howard lost his life on Aug. 11, 2004, in Iraq. Two other Highlands servicemen died during these conflicts- Army First Lt. Josh Hurley, who was killed in Iraq on Nov. 1, 2003, and Army Sgt. Shawn Michael Dunkin, who was killed in Iraq on Feb. 19, 2007. The cost of these busts is approximately $6,000 each. Once funds are raised to purchase busts for Hurley and Dunkin, plans call for all three to be displayed at the Alleghany County Governmental Complex in Low Moor.
