The Shadow
SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
February 10, 1937
Today’s Headline: Mr. Revercomb In Plea For Rights Of Our People.
Appearing before the Town Council at their regular meeting Monday night at the courthouse, Mr. George Revercomb Jr. spoke in connection with the proposed exchange of certain water rights in the vicinity of Clearwater Park and for water rights in the vicinity of the old tannery sites.
In substance, he said, “In opposing the Town of Covington selling or trading the water in Roaring Run, it is not my purpose to prevent anyone from getting water, but I am very much interested in the town retaining the ownership of the water in Roaring Run, because there is other land beside Clearwater Park in the vicinity of Roaring Run and I am interested in some of that land.”
FIFTY YEARS AGO
February 10, 1962
Today’s Headline: Collins Is On Sunday Blue Law Group.
Sen. Hale Collins of Covington was one of three legislators with no record of advocating any major changes in Virginia’s blue law appointed Thursday to work on amendments to the law, which is now before the Senate Court of Justice Committee.
Sen. Collins said he is approaching the task with an ‘open mind’ and wants to make no statement now since he is on the subcommittee.
But, he recalled, before coming to Richmond for this session of the General Assembly he said on a TV program in Roanoke that no “blue law” can be “perfect” but he feels the present law “comes has near being perfect as any you can write.”
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
February 10, 1987
Today’s Headline: Program For CHS Students Is Approved.
A “Student of the Week” program has been initiated at Covington High School in an effort to recognize not only scholars but students who have excelled in other areas of the classroom and community.
CHS Principal John Clemmer gave a report on the program to the Covington City School Board Monday night and said that the first student was chosen from the student body this week for the honor.
Danny Gum, 17, is the high school’s first Student of the Week, and Clemmer said Gum was chosen for the honor due to an improvement in attendance and his positive attitude about his studies.
FIVE YEARS AGO
February 10, 2007
Today’s Headline: GAUF Completes 2006 Campaign With $115,000.
The Greater Alleghany United Fund has completed its 2007 fundraising campaign and thanks those who were able to offer their financial support.
The United Fund allocates funds to 17 non-profit agencies in our area that support community members from the very young to the very old.
Each of those agencies have been featured in the Virginian Review to share how each one serves people in the Alleghany Highlands.
The large fundraiser was a golf tournament held at Cliff View Golf Course in October.
