SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
May 2, 1936
Today’s Headline: Conference To Convene Here Next Tuesday.
The 69th session of the Lewisburg district conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, will convene at Granbery Memorial Church Tuesday evening May 5.
Miss Charlotte Sheets is spending several days in Harrisonburg visiting friends.
FIFTY YEARS AGO
May 2, 1961
Today’s Headline: City’s Landfill Operation Benefits County Residents.
Most residents of Alleghany County probably are not aware of how cooperation between the county and city in disposing of garbage in the city’s landfill at Sunnymeade benefits their health and comfort. The landfill is open 24 hours per day for county or city residents who want to dump trash.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
May 2, 1986
Today’s Headline: Peck Running For Clifton Forge Seat.
Jerry Peck, marketing manager of Hall Transfer and Storage in Clifton Forge is one of seven candidates seeking election to one of the three seats in this year’s Clifton Forge City Council election.
Mickey Hillmer Vanderworker was guest of honor of the Association for Retarded Citizens Spring Banquet this month.
FIVE YEARS AGO
May 2, 2006
Today’s Headline: Sarah Ulmer, Christopher Wilson Top CHS Graduates.
Covington High School named valedictorian and salutatorian of the class of 2006. Sarah Ulmer is valedictorian and Christopher Wilson is salutatorian.
The annual Woman’s Missionary Union meeting will be held Saturday at Iron Gate Baptist Church.
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