Jan. 11 through the years

1924: A front-page article in the Jan. 11, 1924, Henry Bulletin states that H.M. Land, “one of Irisburg’s progressive farmers,” was “well pleased” with the prices his tobacco commanded at Banner Warehouse. He made $999.74 from his 14,000 plants. “He deposited the money for his crops in one of the banks in town and says he much prefers to sell on the open market, and get the cash all down when sold.”

1949: A Stuart taxi driver was fined $125 and handed a 90-day suspended jail sentence in Patrick Trial Justice Court on charges he bought a pint of whiskey for two high-school boys after driving them to a place it could be bought. Investigation began when Stuart high school teachers noticed the boys were under the influence, while in school.

Also 1949: Bruce Cox was appointed the newly formed Fieldale district of Appalachian Electric Power.

1974: Ad: H&M Shoes, Downtown Martinsville – Special Sale Converse “Coach” $9.97, regular $12; green, purple, red, blue, black, white & gold, light blue, orange

1999: Bassett Ruritan Club officers for 1999 were Burley Hooker, president; Clifford Adkins, vice president; Joe Varner, treasurer; Inez Adkins, secretary and 3-year director; Nancy Hooker, entertainment director. The late James Adkins was named 199’8s Outstanding Ruritan of the Year.

2024: Supporters are practicing their dance routines as they prepare for Piedmont Arts’ major every-two-year fundraiser, Dancing For the Arts. Two of those are Pres Garrett and Tekela Redd. Piedmont Arts’ other major fundraiser is Savory September.