Jan. 12 through the years

1924: The Tubise Artificial Silk Co. of Hopewell was advertising as far as Martinsville in the Henry Bulletin for “all members of the family” to come work. Young men and women who “have been thrown out of employment” as well as farmers “are bringing their families to Hopewell. … The Turbise plant makes artificial silk from a cotton base, and a large number of boys, girls and women are employed in the various processes. The work is light and pleasant, and workers quickly become expert. … The company still has a limited number of positions for girls and boys, but entire families having several workers are especially need.”

1949: Ad from Rhodes in Bassett and Martinsville: How do you like your shirts? Rhodes offers shirts the way you like them! Without Starch – If you are one of the many men who insist on NO STARCH in your shirts – you will be pleased with RHODES NO STARCH SHIRT SERVICE – or With Starch – Light, medium or heavy. For those of you who like starch, RHODES offers shirt finishing at its best. Crisp and satin smooth. All shirts returned in the No Crush Pax, which insures you a perfect shirt anytime it is desired!

1974: Va. Senator Virgil Goode Jr., 27, of Franklin County, was named to committees on General Laws, Local Government and Social Services and Rehabilitation.

1999: Car prices at Jim Mills: 1998 Lincoln Town Car, $27,900; 1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature, $26,900; 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood, $14,995; 1998 Mercury Tracer GS, $10,900; 1993 Ford Taurus station wagon, $4,995; 1989 Mercury Sable, $2,495

2024: City Council changes City Charter to require that the reversion process begin with an election, the Martinsville Bulletin reported on Jan. 12.

— Information from Martinsville Bulletin reports, accessed from microfiche at the Martinsville Branch Library.