The Shadow
SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
April 1, 1936
Today’s Headline: Police Capture Runaway Youths.
Working together last night the Clifton Forge police and C&O Railway detectives succeeded in halting three runaway boys.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Spangler are moving this week from the Hudlow apartment on Bridge Street to the property in Fairlawn recently occupied by Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Yohe, who are now residents of Cleveland, Ohio.
FIFTY YEARS AGO
April 1, 1961
Today’s Headline: VFW Wins Finals Berth In Playoffs.
VFW won the right to meet Boys’ Home in the finals of the Covington Midget Basketball League “A” divisional playoffs at 8 p.m. tonight by disposing of Falling Spring 46-13.
Members of the Alleghany Commandery No. 23, Knights Templar will attend the Easter service Sunday evening at Central Methodist Church.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
April 1, 1986
Today’s Headline: Price Trial Wednesday.
The trial of James Henderson Price II, charged in connection with the December 1984 murder of State Police Sergeant James L. Biggs, will be held Wednesday without a jury in Alleghany County Circuit Court.
Zernie Nicely has been named Co-Worker of the Month for February by the Women of the Moose.
FIVE YEARS AGO
April 1, 2006
Today’s Headline: Don Carter Resigns From Scott Hill To Become TransCore Manager.
Don Carter has resigned as manager of Ridgeview and Briarcliffe at Scott Hill to become production manager of TransCore, the company that will be moving into the former Telegate Building in Clifton Forge.
Boiling Spring Elementary School Principal Jan Hobbs eats a chocolate-covered insect during an assembly as part of March’s reading month.
