Looking Back …
A look at the people and happenings of the area over the past 100 years
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Nov. 29 through the years
1925, repairman J.A. Carter; 1950, free sausage-meat grinding; 1975, First National Bank of Bassett; 2000, Bruce Dallas leaves Democrats to go independent. PHOTO: Broad Street Baptist Church
Nov. 28 through the century
1925, non-segregated hospital; 1950, Korean War heats up; 1975, rumors this was the last Christmas parade; 2000, work at J.D. Bassett Plant to stop. PHOTO: Bridge Street looking toward courthouse, R.P. Gravely photo
Nov. 27 1925, 1950, 1975, 2000
1925, “Surprise ‘her’” with your new Buick; 1950, Christmas Cheer’s first day; 1975, refugee families, 2000, Taylor’s Supermarket. PHOTO: corner of Bridge and Walnut
Nov. 26 through the years
1925, annual Thanksgiving service; 1975, parking penalties lessened; 2000, black metal bunkbeds at Collinsville Furniture Market. PHOTO: A and P and Globmans
Nov. 25 through the years
1925, dolls and stockings at C.W. Holt; 1950, Christmas clubs boost local economy; 1975, stamps go up to 13 cents; 2000, “A Millennium Christmas: A Christmas to Remember” parade with grand marshal Jack Rosemund. PHOTO: Billy Roger “Cowboy” Penn riding his horse in Bassett
Nov. 24 through the years
1925, the thraldom of Marihuana; 1950, Fieldcrest workers stranded after snowstorm; 1975, Virgil Goode Sr. passes away; 2000, Black Friday at Liberty Fair Mall. PHOTO: old Bassett train depot
Nov. 23 through the years
1925, Santa Claus Headquarters; 1950, killed by bird hunter; 1975, Bill Lynch warns that TV was hurting the movie industry; 2000, poultry farmers the Gregory family. PHOTO: Camp Branch School 1928
Nov. 22 through the years
1925, Farris Bus Lines; 1950, Anderson Memorial Presbyterian Churhc, which was demolished in 1959, votes to build addition; 1975, Collinsville Alcohol Treatment Center; 2000, diamonds at Jacques Jewelers. PHOTO: Bassett Swinging Bridge
Nov. 21 through the years
1925, Roanoke Road finished; 1950, Sgt. Harry Doss first one home from Korean War; 1975, Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy at Globman’s; 2000, cell phones $30 for 300 minutes. PHOTO: Barrow Mill northeast of Martinsville. Sawmill and gristmill. Gus Dyer and Miss Jessie Turner.
Nov. 20 through the years
1925, Booster club motorcade; 1950, Good Samaritan Jimmy Moore; 1975, highway contractor goes bankrupt; 2000, Rich Acres first graders build teepees in their classroom. PHOTO: alley beside Globmans
Nov. 19 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago
1925, new Commandery of Knights Templar; 1950, Christmas Cheer officially formed; 1975, Angographic X-ray machine at hospital; 2000, Town and Country Garden Club of Bassett (PHOTO: 1917 Spencer Train Station Frank Perry)
Nov. 18 in 1925, 1950, 1975, 2000
1925, Booster Club evolves into Chamber of Commerce; 1950, Lester family offers land for bypass; 1975, the bearded and sandal-wearing Rev. James Harry Bonomo; 2000, plane wreckage found on Bull Mountain. PHOTO:
A.M. Dudleys ice house on South Bridge Street near railroad underpass, 1910, CA Richardson photo.
Nov. 17 through the years
1925, Cross laundry truck upgraded; 1950, local men in Western Virginia Military Manpower Committee; 1975, Kroger opens in Druid Hills'; 2000, local scenes blanket by Carolina Designs of Cherokee Trail. PHOTO: Banner Warehouse, operated by E.J. Davis, burned down in 1951 after more than 40 years service
Nov. 16 through time
1925, prohibition advocates; 1950, 435 members in Pannill Post; 1975, not enough black city employees; 2000, Helen Richman back in town with concert. PHOTO: Ayers Sandwich Shop
Nov. 15 through time
1925, Magnavox Radios at Kearfott; 1950, Patrick HEnry Music Ass’n; 1975, “1776” musical; 2000, landlord charged with involuntary manslaughter. (PHOTO: Oct. 29, 1909, Glidden Tour along the National Highway from NY to Atlanta, eight gas buggies and 20 people showing that cars were safe and reliable.)
Nov. 14 through time
1925, brother killed while hunting; 1950, city’s rock quarry; 2000, worries about Fieldcrest. (PHOTO: 1928 schoolhouse)
Nov. 13 through time
1925, meeting of Henry County Colored Teachers; 1950, Armistice Day party; 2000, honor for Figsboro School. (PHOTO: 1975, buildings at Church and Broad being torn down)
Nov. 12 through the years
1925, “Are You Fit to Marry” and “The Dangerous Crowd” at the theater; 1950, Christmas Cheer gets started; 2000, Larry and Alley’s Christmas Extravaganza. (PHOTO: Standard Garments, a division of Jobbers Pants Company)
Nov. 11 through the years
1925, rooms for rent; 1950, stays of execution for the Martinsville Seven; 2000, Shorty Severance is Veteran of the year. (PHOTO: Norfolk and Western Railroad over Reed Creek)
Nov. 10 through the years
1925, County Treasurer visits communities to collect; 1950, polio for 3-year-old; 2000, Don Lawson and Phil Burnette on elections. (PHOTO: Ruffner Institute, est. 1877 on corner of Brown St. and Cleveland Ave., first for all grades, later became Central Grammar School.)