Looking Back …
A look at the people and happenings of the area over the past 100 years
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July 27 through the years
1925, one of best buildings of its kind on corner of Fayette and Moss; 1950, stays of execution for the Martinsville 7; 1975, Charles Vernon, 6, critically injured after getting into car; 2000, Axton Cannery. (PHOTO: Mural for Sinclairs which was on Chestnut Street facing Broad Street.
July 26 through the years
1925, Forest Park and Lanier Farm; 1950, Kavange Eddie Davis first local MIA in Korean War; 1975, Fieldale Officer J.S. Steagall 70 years old & still working; 2000, Quality Farm and Fleet begins its end. (PHOTO: North Martinsville High School 1935)
July 25 through the years
1925, Horsepasture 4-H Club; 1950, Roy Mitchell has area’s third diagnosis of polio; 1975, furniture-maker Clyde Gilley gets a patent. (PHOTO: Martinsville-Henry County Memorial Hospital)
July 24 through the years
1925, Kiwanis Club at Patrick Springs Resort; 1950, U.S. Secret Service investigates in Martinsville; 1975, Daniel Creek Water Company; 2000, new construction includes Red Birch Country Market, Jameson Inn and Nautica expansion. (PHOTO: Martinsville High School cheerleaders passing by Wampler Drugs in a 1955 Chevrolet convertible.)