Mile Long Parade Marks Greenbrier County Anniversary
White Sulphur Springs prepares for a two day mile long parade as part of Greenbrier county 160th anniversary celebration. Kenneth Gillespie, parade chairman, says over thirty floats, bands, and drummers will march, with a huge aerial feature above. Two parades will be held Saturday and Monday near Lewisburg and Ronceverte. The event invites floats with historical themes and includes guests from West Virginia and National Editorial Association. Rev John McElhenny, D D, noted for the longest pastorate at Old Stone church and founder of Greenbrier College.
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White Sulphur Springs
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Greenbrier
Kenneth M. Gillespie
Greenbrier Valley Fair
Lewisburg
Ronceverte
Gillespie
Mary
John McElhenny
Old Stone
Greenbrier College
Pioneer Relics Exhibit Marks Greenbrier 160th Birthday
Greenbrier county hosts a Friday to Monday display of pioneer relics under James F. Montgomery. The two rooms show kitchen and bedroom setups with items from early settlers, including Clendennin corner cupboard. Spinning wheels and looms highlight home industry. Also noted are Gen. Mason Mathews Patrick and Henry Mason Mathews, prominent local figures with Civil and World War II service.
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Greenbrier
Alleghany
James F. Montgomery
Williamsburg
Counre
Clendennin
Mason Mathews Patrick
Lewisburg
Army Air Corps
France
St. Lazarus
Italy
Belgium
Order of the Empire
England
Legion of Honor
General Lee and His Famous War Horse Traveller Story
Traveller, raised near Blue Sul ings Greenbrier County, was bought by Captain Broun and later presented to General Lee in South Carolina. J. W. Johnston recounts how Traveller, a robust Confederate horse weighing about 1100 pounds, endured long campaigns with Lee, earning praise for endurance and spirit. Major Broun notes the purchase price differences between gold and Confederate currency. The tale ties to Market Bulletin and Lewisburg hotel, a former James River and Kanawha turnpike stop.
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General Lee
Green‘brier County
Andrew D. Johnston
Greenbrier County
Joseph M. Broun
South Carolina
J. W
Dick) Johnson
Lee
Bik Sewell Mountain
J. W. Johnston
Sewell
Thomas L. Broun
Traveller
Courtesy Market Bulletin
Tribute Honors Prior and Hammond for Fort Donnally Defense
Greenbrier county plans a pageant honoring pioneers John Prior and Philip Hammond who warned settlers at Fort Donnally of an Indian attack. Prior was mortally wounded and died after returning to the fort. Hammond’s fate remains a mystery. The piece also notes historical figures and Clyde shipyards orders totaling 50 million dollars in March.
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Greenbrier County
John Prior
Philip Hammond
Fort Donnally
Point Pleasant
Prior
Indiana
Fort
Donnally
Hammond
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Frankford
Sewell Mountain
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Kanawha
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State Road Comm
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John B. Rogers Producing Company
Fostoria, O
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Nicholas
Payette
Price
Virginia Assembly
United States Senate
Clyde Shipbuilders
Scotland
Meadow River Lumber CO
Rainelle
W. Va
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Goodman
Scott
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Geaipit
Blake
MacQueen
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C. Bostic
C. E. Boone
Federal Reserve Bank
First National Bank
Ronceverte, W. VA
Greenbrier Military School
Lewisburg, West Virginia
W. Virginia
United States Service Academies
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H. B. Moore
J. M. Moore
D. T. Moore
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