The Shadow
Echoes of the Past is a collection of historical articles curated from The Virginian Review and other publications archived since 1914. You may be exposed to content that you find offensive or objectionable. For historical purposes and accuracy, articles are reprinted in their original, unedited form, and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the publisher.
June 29, 1923
99 years Ago
Man Killed On Railroad Work
The first accident of serious moment to occur since work was begun by Brooks-Calloway Co. on the extensive improvements for the C & O Railway in this vicinity, took place at 6:30 Wednesday evening, when William McGee, a colored workman, was crushed to death. At the same time another employee was injured. He was taken to the hospital for treatment. It was said the accident was caused by a locomotive and tender overturning on one of the temporary tracks. McGee was riding the tender at the same time and was caught before he could leap to safety. The body was taken to the undertaking parlors of a firm in Clifton Forge to be prepared for burial.
June 29, 1937
85 Years Ago
Injunctions Against Rayon Workers Will Stand
The injunction in the case of the rayon workers, with some modification will stand. Sitting today at Warm Springs, Judge Benjamin Haden directed that an order be entered in the office of the Alleghany County Circuit Court at Covington providing that the revised injunction as now granted shall remain in full force and effect. This, of course, is subject to any further order of the court.
June 29, 1962
60 Years Ago
New Bowling Center To Rise Here Soon
The Chamber of Commerce announces that a Bowling Center will be built on the newly-developed site on U.S. Route 60 just east of Covington. The building will be the most modern type of structure for this purpose. It will be one story in height. Earl Bailey and Peter Transkos are the owners of the site.
June 29, 1987
35 Years Ago
Woman Injured By Gunshot
Covington police are investigating a shooting incident that occured Sunday evening at The Movie Store on West Main Street. Jacqueline Rizer, owner of the former Waterbed Store on Maple Avenue and co-owner of the Movie Store, was transported to Alleghany Regional Hospital last night by the Covington Rescue squad. She was treated for a gunshot wound to the stomach and is listed in serious condition at ARH this morning.
June 29, 2012
10 Years Ago
Dressler Headed To Texas For Team USA
Derek Dressler is taking his football skills to the Lone Star state next week. Dressler, a rising sophomore at Covington High School, is one of 200 athletes from across the country to be selected to the USA Football under-17 national Team USA program. Selection to the program is based on football skill, leadership and charter. Five tryouts were held around the country with Dressler participating in a two-day workout in Washington, D.C. “We mainly worked on drills,” Derek said. “Working on quickness and balance.” Derek will report to the University of Texas in Austin on Friday, July 6, and will be involved in five days of practice, 7-on-7, player development sessions and scrimmages.
