Jan. 21 through time …

1924

Reports from Banner Warehouse tobacco sales:

·        H.G. Foley of Axton sold 938 pounds at $325.56, with prices ranging from 70 pounds at 13 ½ cents to 22 pounds at 73 cents.

·        G.W. McDonald of Axton sold 1,096 pounds at $368.57, with prices ranging from 62 pounds at 17 ½ cents to 484 pounds at 40 cents.

1949

Construction has begun behind the J.D. Bryant store in preparation for the erection of a hydro-electric substation to be built in the city, at an estimated cost of $140,000. When finished, the city’s electric system would be divided into four circuits.

1974

The Supreme Court struck down regulations that forced school teachers off the job in the early months of pregnancy regardless of individual ability to continue work. City Schools Superintendent John Richmond said the “doctor makes the decision” in the case of a city teacher. Mrs. Irene Martin, personnel director of Henry County, said there is no written policy; the school system works with the family doctor on the best time for the teacher to leave. Franklin County Supt. C.I. Dillon Jr. said his system’s “five-month policy” was abandoned about two years ago and presently the doctor’s advice carries a good dela of weight on deciding when to begin maternity leave.

1999

The Lonesome River Band played in a fundraising concert for Piedmont Arts. Members were Samy Shelor, Ronnie Bowman, Kenny Smith, Don Rigsby.

Oak Level Ruritan Club officers for 1999: Lee Howell, president; Bob Ramsey, vice president; R.J. Fisher, secretary; Jesse Frith, treasurer; and Stacy Seay, Ira Seay and Ray Frith, directors; and past president Jesse Cannaday. Ira Sea was names Ruritan of the Year for 1998.

 — Information from museum records and the Henry Bulletin and the Martinsville Bulletin accessed on microfiche at the Martinsville Branch Library.