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.
100 Years Ago
September, 1923
Chief F. C. Jesser Inspects Local School House
Chief F. C. Jesser, of Covington Fire Department, accompanied by Assistant Chief J. R. McMunn and Truck Commander E. W. Caddy, paid an inspection visit to the local school building yesterday, while school was in session, going through all the rooms while on the trip.
It has been rumored for some time that the fire steps were inadequate; that the windows could not be raised, and that all the doors swung to the inside.
The building was found to be better provided with exits than any building in the city.
Dry Law Fines Net Large Sum
Alleghany has added a total in fines in prohibition and other cases to the state literary fund for the year from September 1922 to September 1923, to the amount of $4,700.96, according to the report made to the State Auditor by Clerk of the Court, Olin J. Payne.
The revenue gathered in prohibition fines alone for the year was $2,474.40 while fines imposed by the court for other cases amounted to $2,256.56.
75 Years Ago
September, 1948
Boys Home School to Visit Greenbrier
Members of the Boys’ Home School will go through the Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. today.
The school which consists of about 20 boys in the fourth and fifth grades, will be accompanied by their teacher and on the way back a weiner roast is planned for the boys.
Hillbilly Jamboree to be held
A Gala Hillbilly Jamboree for October 23 was planned yesterday at a meeting of the Trade Development Committee of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Jamboree will be held on the front steps of the courthouse and about $200 in prizes will be awarded.
50 Years Ago
September 1973
Perry to Run for City Office
B. Ray Perry, city building inspector, announced his candidacy today as write-in for Covington City Treasurer.
Perry, a 1941 graduate of Falling Spring High School, was secretary-treasurer of O.E. Parker Co. from 1956-1968.
Shrine Parade Held
A crowd of several thousand was on hand for the annual Clifton Forge Shrine Parade Saturday afternoon, an event which promotes the annual Shrine Football Game for the benefit of the Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital.
An even larger standing-room-only crowd attended the Shrine game between Clifton Forge and William Byrd on Saturday at Memorial Park. All game proceeds after expenses went to the Shriner’s hospitals. Byrd won 21-0.
25 Years Ago
September, 1998
Meeting in Covington on Retirement Complex
Residents of Covington and Alleghany County are invited to an informational meeting about Kendal at Lexington, a not-for-profit continuing care retirement under development on an 85-acre site at the edge of Lexington.
Friedman’s Jewelers Opening Saturday
Friedman’s Jewelers will mark the grand opening of its Covington store Saturday at 10 a.m.
The store will be located in River Bend Mall near Walmart.
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