Echoes Of The Past: March 23, 2011

SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
March 23, 1936
Today’s Headline: Covington Better Off Than Believed By Many Citizens.
West Virginia Pulp and Paper has mailed letters stating the company is prepared to take care of all orders in spite of severe floods which closed so many industries in Eastern States.
Mr. Ben Snapp Jr. returned last night to his home on Church Street in Clifton Forge after spending some time visiting friends in Gainesville, Ga.

FIFTY YEARS AGO
March 23, 1961
Today’s Headline: C.F. Annexation Discussed At Meeting.
Officials of Clifton Forge and Alleghany County on Wednesday conferred two hours and 45 minutes on the city’s proposal to annex areas of the county north and east of the city.
Mrs. Myrtle Taylor of the Mountain Home was the Sunday guests of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Reynolds.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
March 23, 1986
Today’s Headline: Services Board Considering ‘Clubhouse’ Plan For Treatment.
The Alleghany County Community Services Board is in the process of developing the “Clubhouse Model” for chronically mentally ill patients. The program allows patients to participate in various activities and develop many skills.
Press’s Wholesale Variety, owned by Preston Reid, has opened in Clifton Forge at 616A Main Street.

FIVE YEARS AGO
March 23, 2006
Today’s Headline: Committees To Study School Operations.
Committees will be approved to begin exploring ways to jointly-operate Alleghany County and Covington schools. The Alleghany County Board of Supervisors and Covington City Council agreed to the committee concept Wednesday.
Sarah “Sadie” Cronise celebrated her 90th birthday recently with a family birthday party at Court Street Restaurant.