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• Wheatland Community News August 20, 1953
  A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "WHEATLAND Capt. Marie Honts has been assigned to duty in Hawaii. She is well known here. Her address is: 8286th FFV Sta Camp, Army Hos APO 438 C-o Postmaster, San Francisco, Calif. Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs II, E Stevens Jr, were Misses Viola, Mattie Myrtle and Annie. Mr and Mrs C. W. Williamson, of Vinton were guests of Mrs Joe Allen Williamson Sunday. Mrs Bertha Stevens, Mrs Warren Stevens and children spent Sunday in Roanoke with Mrs Hubert Otey. Darlene Cronise was given a birthday party Sunday. Mrs C. V. Stultz and two children and Marjorie Snyder and Mrs. Warren Stevens and children were among those present. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Loope gave a birthday picnic for Roy Lee Loop at their home Sunday. Those attending were: Mr and Mrs Lloyd Loop Lynchburg; Mrs Emory Reynolds, Troutville; Mr and Mrs Robert Loope and family; Mrs Bell Loope; Mr and Mrs W. H. Williamson and Mr and Mrs M. L. Cronise and Barbara. Betty Cronise spent last week at Massanetta Lutheran Summer assembly."
• Wheatland Community News September 24, 1953
  A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "Wheatland Personal Items Mr. H. M. Williamson, Sr., has been recently elected Superintendent of Wheatland Sunday school. The next missionary meeting will be held at the Lutheran Orphanage Home in Salem. Mrs Robert Loope, by special from the Home is leader. "We hope all can attend", a member said. Mrs Bertha Stevens, Mr and Mrs Warren Stevens and children enjoyed a birthday supper with Mr and Mrs Hubert Mohler in Roanoke Friday night celebrating Susan Stevens and Mrs Mohler's birthdays. Mr and Mrs Wilmer Cronise and Mr and Mrs Joe Robertson of Roanoke were recent guests of Mrs Belle Loope and Mrs Robert Loope. Mr Otho Houseman is at home from the hospital improving slowly. The last report from Mr and Mrs George Baker is that they are improving satisfactorily and expected home Thursday. Lady Ageon Smith entered Roanoke College Wednesday for the coming session. Mr and Mrs James T. Hester of Washington D. C. visited Mr and Mrs Lacy Smith recently. Mr and Mrs Dinger Reedy and son visited Mrs Bertha Stevens and family recently. Mrs Bertha Stevens, Mr and Mrs Warren Stevens and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Roy Hinebee at Hanging Rock. Mr and Mrs R. S. Orr of Warwick visited relatives in the community recently. Mr and Mrs Lorraine Cronise are elated over becoming the parents of a son- Curtis Lee, born in a Roanoke hospital a week ago yesterday. Mr and Mrs Rucian Obenshain and daughter Lucile Were guests of Mr and Mrs Ernest Cronise Sunday."
• Wheatland Community News September 17, 1953
  A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "Wheatland News Rev and Mrs Shealey returned Monday from South Carolina where they artended [sic] the funeral of Mr Shealey's sister. They also visited Mr Shealeys [sic] father in Darlington, S. C. Mrs Elmer Shanks of Buchanan spent Tuesday with Mrs Curtis Cronise. Otho Housman has returned from University hospital improving. Mr and Mrs George Baker recently hurt in car wreck are in serious condition. The four children have been released from the hospital and are with Mrs Sprinkle and Mrs Moomaw. Mrs Belle Loope spend the weekend with Mrs Howard Loope and family. Mrs Norwood Painter of Roanoke led the mission program at the home of Mrs Howard Craft. Mr ahd [sic] Mrs Thunston Moomaw, Lacy Smith and Arnold Ruble visited the George Bakers in the Eklton W. Va hospital Sunday. Mrs Sidney Lipes is a patient in the C & O hospital."
• Wheatland Community News September 10, 1953
  A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "WHEATLAND There will be a special special service at Wheatland Church 1st Sunday in October dedicating the Hammond organ and new bulletin board. The mission society will meet with Mrs Howard Craft Wednesday night. The Laura Mundy Circle met with Mrs George Bake Wednesday night. The community was shocked to learn of the serious wreck of the George Baker family at Elkton, W. Va. From reports, the entire family is in the hospital at Elkton. They were enroute to visit Mrs Baker's relatives, when the collision occurred. Mr and Mrs Baker and Billy were seriously hurt. The three younger children were more fortunate and not so badly hurt. John Moomaw recently broke an arm. It will soon be good as new. Rev and Mrs Shealey recently returned after spending sexeral [sic] days with their daughter and family in Berryville. They also visited Arlington, Alexandria, and Washington. Mr and Mrs Carl Hall of Akron, Ohio visited his sister Mrs Ed Powell and attended service at Wheatland Sunday."
• Wheatland Community News August 27, 1953
  A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "WHEATLAND Rev and Mrs P. E. Shealey left on their vacation yesterday. They expect to be back by Tuesday September 1. Sunday school at Wheatland September 6 at 9:00 and preaching at 10 on account of the Sunday shool picnic at the Peaks. Mr and Mrs Frank Herman of California; Mr and Mrs Echman and children of New Jersey; Mr and Mrs William Dotson and sons of are visiting their parents Mr and Elsom Sprinkle. They enjoyed a picnic Sunday, when Mr and Mrs A. R. Bolton, Jr., and Mr and Mrs Garland Sprinkle and children we re also present. Mr and Mrs Leslie Booze, Mr and Mrs M. L. Cronise and daughters visited Endless Caverns Sunday. Shirly Finch was given a surprise birthday party Thursday evening. Mr Otho Houshan is in a Roanoke hospital. Mrs James Cox a former resident of the community now of Kingsport Tenn. is ill in a hosoita [sic], her many friends here will regret to learn. The Rev J. D. Utt of Roanoke is ill at his home. He was formerly pastor at Wheatland. Miss Glorea Craft and Norwood Painter were married at Wheatland Church Saturday night. Many relatives from Staunton, Covington, Clifton Forge and Roanoke attended. Mrs Ora Powel Smith was buried at Wheatland Tuesday. Mrs Katherine Smith and family of Blacksburg visited her parents, Mr and Mrs Tom Williamson Tuesday."
• Barley-Teaford Funeral Home, Inc
  Advertisement for Barley-Teaford Funeral Home, Inc placed in the Buchanan News. It lists J. T. Barley as President, John E. Devilbiss as Vice-President, and J. Luther Teaford as Secretary and Treasurer.
• Dodd Family Reunion
  Newspaper article about the Dodd Family Reunion, which reads, "Dodd family Reunion - A family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Dodd on Christmas Day brought together the children and grand-children namely: Mr. and Mrs. R. W> Dodd, of Lynchburg, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Tignor and children, of Baltimore, Md.; Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Dodd and son, Elbert, Jr., of Buchanan; Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Dodd and two children, of Roanoke, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Goode and daughter, Mary Frances, of Kingsport, Tenn., and Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Dodd, of Bluefield, W. Va."
• Rainmaker
  A newspaper article with a black and white photo of a man holding a bucket in one hand and a can with holes in the bottom , pouring water onto plants. The caption reads, "Rainmaker When nature won't water your flowers for you, then you have to get out and do it yourself. That's what Roy B. Booth did Thursday in front of his home on U.S. 220 in Botetourt County."
• Siamese Pumpkins
  A newspaper clipping with a black and white photo of a man holding conjoined gourds. The text reads, "SIAMESE PUMPKINS -- C. E. Brickey shows the 'Siamese' pumpkins of the Kershaw variety which he grew in his garden on Route 779. Brickey said that 'I have never seen 'em grow together like this before.'"
• Bicentennial Pageant 1976
  A newspaper article titled, "Pageant Highlights Events In Botetourt Celebration," with a photograph of people in costume. The caption reads, "Reading for 2 Centuries of History. Rosanna Painter and Cary Obenshain step to the minuet while Robin Davis prepares to scalp Braden Kinzie in rehearsal for 'Echo From the Hills,' Botetourt County's Bicentennial pageant, to be staged Tuesday through Friday nights." The article reads, "FINCASTLE - Botetourt County residents will look far into the past to review history from frontier days to the Space Age during their Bicentennial celebration this week. Hundreds of former residents and many people from Western Virginia are expected to see a pageant and a parade, attend school reunions and special church services, join countrywide tours and a square dance and visit the county museum. President Richard Nixon sent his 'warmest greetings and best wishes to you for a most memorable and happy observance of your community's 200th anniversary.' The President notified George Honts, a member of the board of the Bicentennial observance, that he is unable to accept an invitation to attend the events of Bicentennial Emphasis Week. In a message to the citizens of Botetourt, Nixon wrote, 'In the years ahead, I know that Botetourt County will record the same kind of determination that has characterized its past history. 'The role of local government is greater than ever. And never before have the contributions of your community been so vital to the progress and welfare of your country. 'Encouraged by your justifiable pride in our past achievements, may you extend your success into the '70s and may you help make this the decade of exceptional local participation in national life.' The week opens Sunday with Religious Heritage Day observances. The Rev. Hugh White wills peak at James River High School and the Rev. Rus McCarter will speak at Lord Botetourt High School vesper services, both at 8 p.m. The Botetourt County Historical Society museum behind the county courthouse in Fincastle will be open daily from 9:30 to 5 during Emphasis Week according to Rollin Smith, curator. Graduates' homecoming day at 10:30 a.m., guided walking tours of Fincastle at 2:30 p.m. and a square dance for the graduates at 7:30 p.m. are planned for Monday. 'Echo From the Hills,' a locally staged pageant will be presented Tuesday and Wednesday at Lord Botetourt High School and Thursday and Friday at James River High, all at 8:30 p.m. Thomas E. Reynolds, head of the board of the bicentennial, said more than 350 county people will be in the pageant and approximately 200 have worked on committees planning the celebration. Other features of the week are a historical tour Tuesday, house and garden tour Wednesday and agriculture and industry displays at James River High Thursday from 1 to 6 p.m. Tickets for the bus tours are on sale at county stores and businesses. The bicentennial parade is planned for Saturday at 2 p.m., followed by beard and costume contests and a ceremony of interment of mementos. A talk and fireworks are planned for Saturday night at 8. In connection with the observance, Miss Frances Niederer's book, 'the Town of Fincastle,' has been reprinted and will be sold in the county seat."
• Wheatland Community News July 30, 1953
  A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "Wheatland Items Mr and Mrs Charlie Neas and Son Dnnk [sic] of Greenville, Tenn. returned home Wednesday after visiting Rev and Mrs P. E. Shealey at the parsonage. Denny and Kenny Riely of Berryville spent two weeks with their grandparents, Rev and Mrs Shealy. Mr and Mrs Riley spent the weekend with Mrs Shealey who has been ill, but better. Gladys Ruble who teaches in Richmond is home on Vacation. Mr and Mrs Loyd Loop and children of Lynchburg and Frisky Smith visited in the community Sunday. Mrs Gene Strickler visited her sister Mrs Hubert Otey, a patient in Lewis Gale hospital Saturday night. Mrs Otey is getting along satisfactorily. Mrs Curtis Cronise is visiting her daughter Mrs Mickey McGuire and family in Winchester. Mr Otho Housman recently underwent a tonsilectomy in the Gill Memorial hospital in Roanoke. His is now recuperating at home. His recent guests included Mrs Belle Loop, Mrs Robert Loope, and Mr and Mrs Ernest Cronise. Mrs Danie Styne is a patient in a Roanoke hospital. George Baker is a patient in the Veterans hospital inf Roonoke. [sic]"
• Wheatland Community News August 6, 1953
  A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "WHEATLAND The Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. Howard Loope Wednesday night, with Mrs. Otis Frazier as leader. The newly organized circle will meet Wednesday night with Mrs. H. M. Williamson. Mrs. P. E. Shealy who has been on the sick list is much improved. Mr and Mrs. Thurston, Moomaw and sons Michael and John, Mr and Mrs. Garland Sprinkle and children spent last week on vacation at Virginia Beach. Mrs James Larch and Mrs Annie Williamson spent Monday with Mrs. Howard Craft. Miss Annie Booze is visiting Ike Camper and family. Miss Anna Gray Cronise of Radford was at home over the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Cronise. Mrs. Curtis Cronise who has been visiting her daughter in Winchester returned home last week. "
• Eagle Rock Community News February 21, 1929
  A newspaper article of Eagle Rock community news, which reads "EAGLE ROCK NEWS The senior class of the Eagle Rock high school gave an essay contest Monday evening, the subject being, 'An Ideal Progressive Citizen.' Miss Marjorie Flaherty won first prize and Mr. Kermit Saville second; prizes given by Moore Lime Co. Mrs. R. L. Fletcher, Mrs. a. W. Burkholder and Miss Mamie Louise Fletcher spent Friday in Roanoke. Miss Helen McNamara spent Thursday in Fincastle. Messrs. G. M. Burhman and N. B. Rudisil spent Thursday in in [sic] Clifton Forge attended the G. M. Rudisil's sale of live stock. Mr. Lamar Reid, and Misses Carrie Milton and Helen Reid motored to Roanoke, Saturday evening to see the basketball game between V. P. I. and W & L. Mr. Colton Milton, of National Business College, Roanoke spent the week-end at his home here. Mrs. H. K. Allen had as her week-end guests, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Shafer and Walter Allen of Floyd Court House: Mr. Lindsay Allen of Ashland, Ky., and Miss Irene Allen of Haymakertown. Mrs. G. H. Moody has as her guest, Mrs. W. Clark of Amelia. Miss Eunice Myers has returned to her home here after spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Bradfield in Bedford. Mrs. M. V. Flaherty and Misses Florence and Ruth Flaherty spent Saturday in Lynchburg. Miss Lila B. Deisher of Clifton Forge spent the week-end at her home here. Miss Mildred Hill spent the past week-end with relatives in Roanoke. A. E. Vaughn is spending the week in Blacksburg. Mr. A. H. Myers spent Wednesday in Roanoke. Mr. J. T. Brooke of Buchanan is visiting relatives in town. BUBBLES"
• Fincastle Community News February 21, 1929
  A newspaper article of Fincastle community news, which reads, "FINCASTLE NOTES Rev J. A. Armstrong has returned home after attending a meeting of the Masonic Grand Lodge at Richmond. Prof. E. A. Painter made a business trip to Richmond last week. C. H. Howell of Atlantic City, N. J., made a brief visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Howell. H. M. Thrush spent the past week-end at his home in Front Royal. Mrs. C. J. Beckley and Mrs. H. E. Dyer of Roanoke were the past week-end guests of Miss Mary E. Walshe at Haythe Hotel. Miss Helen Williamson has returned from a visit to her aunt, Mrs. J. L. Swoope at Lick Run. Mrs. J. D. Hilton was a recent business visitor to Fincastle. Miss Frances Persinger spent the past week-end in Buchanan with Mr. and Mrs. Stull. J. S. Wills of Fincastle was a recent visitor to Eagle Rock on business. Miss Helen McNamara was a business visitor to Fincastle last Thursday. F. C. Myers of Eagle Rock motored to Fincastle Thursday. Prof. John Glasgow of Roanoke spent the past week-end with friends here. COUNTY SEAT"
• Ackerly 1929
  Newspaper article, which reads, "COMMISSIONER'S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE. Persuant to the terms of that certain decree entered by the Circuit Court of Botetourt County, Virginia, on December, 10th, 1928, in the chancery cause therein pending under the style of J. S. Poague, et als., vs. A. J. Ackerly's heirs et als., the undersigned Special Commissioner will on Saturday, March 9th, 1929, At Eleven O'clock (11) a.m. in Front of The Bank of Buchanan, Buchanan, Virginia, offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, all of that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Buchanan Magisterial District of Botetourt County, Virginia, which was conveyed to A. J. Ackerly by Lacy Rose and Lettie Rose, his wife, by deed dated June 11th, 1919, of record in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Botetourt County, in Deed Book M., page 81. This land lies near the Rockbridge County line on the north side of the James River and contains 34 3-4 acres of land. This land is the A. J. Ackerly home place, and is the place on which A. A. Leighton now resides. TERMS OF SALE: One-half (1/2) Cash on day of sale and the balance 12 months from date with interest from date of sale, the deferred payment to be evidenced by a note of the purchaser dated the day of sale, payable to said Special Commissioner 12 months after date, with interest from date and to be secured by a lien upon the land sold, with the right to the purchaser to pay the entire purchase price in cash on the day of the sale if he so desires. Given under my hand this 29th day of January, 1929. PHILIP KOREN. Special Commissioner. I, Turner McDowell, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Botetourt County, Virginia, do hereby certify that the bond required of Philip Kohen, Special Commissioner in the above cause, has been executed with approved security. TURNER MCDOWELL, CLERK. Jan 31-4w"
• Springwood Community News February 21, 1929
  A newspaper article of Springwood community news, which reads, "SPRINGWOOD LETTER Inability and lack of news makes a poor combination for a letter, but such as comes before one's mind will have to suffice. Quite a number of our folks are on the sick list list with severe colds and other complications. Mrs. J. G. Desper, who is recuperating from several weeks illness, is spending a few days with relatives at Balcony Falls. Mrs. A. E. Craft and Mrs. M. R. Wilhelm, of Roanoke, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cummings. Mrs. O. L. Housman, of the Valley, has been on the sick list for the past week. M. A. Thomas spent several days in Roanoke last week, and attended the funeral of Rev. Lester. Mr. F. P. Kyle, of the Valley, treated himself to a new car last week. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Linkenhoker, of Roanoke, visited the former's grandmother, Sunday. Mrs. H. A. Rader spent the week-end with relatives at Lynchburg. Alvis Thomas and Martin Hicock spent Sunday afternoon with friends at Catawba. Mrs. Willie Harlow, of the Valley, visited Mrs. Louise Craft last week. Emmitt Cronise spent several days of last week with relatives in Roanoke. Miss Bessie Jones, who is ill at the home of O. R. Dollman, is slowly improving. O. F. Hammitt and family, of near Buchanan, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Louise Craft. Larrie O'Conner, of Clifton Forge, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Haden Via and children of Roanoke, spent Sunday afternoon at the home of C. R. Linkenhoker.. CEDAR LANE."
• Wheatland Community News December 5, 1957
  A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "WHEATLAND ITEMS The Rev. Shealy preached the Thanksgiving sermon in Ebenezer Methodist Church Thanksgiving morning. Mrs. Melvin Buck directed the choir. The Rev. and Mrs. Shealy spent Thanksgiving with their daughter and family in Berryville, returning home Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Riley recently moved into their home on Treadwell Extension. The Wheatland Sunday school is preparing a Christmas program. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Loope and children of Blacksburg visited Mrs. Loope's mother Mrs. Louise Craft and sister Mrs. Ed Prewbaker and family last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Moomaw of Biglerville, were were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thurston Moomaw last week. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Kessler over the week-end were Mr. Mrs. M. G. plllan, Miss Annie Lugar, Mrs. L. T. Brugh and Mr. Hilton. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brugh and children o'Petersburg, spent the week-end with Mr Baugh's parents Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Brugh at 'Stonedale', Troutville. Mr. Herbert Smith who is under treatment in Lewis Gale Hospital, Roanoke, is improving."
• Eagle Rock Community News December 12, 1957
  A newspaper article of Eagle Rock community news, which reads, "Eagle RocK Robert Conrad Lemon, son of Mrs J C Lemon of Lick Run, is one of 25 students at W & L University to make the honor roll for the first Semester. He is a mber [sic] of Sigma Delta Chi, honorary journalism fraternity. Mrs O F Reid of Danville is visiting her son Carroll and wife. Linden Reid of Roanoke was also a visitor here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thomas of Fincastle, and daughter Linda spent the week-end with Mr and Mrs D W Brabley. Virginia Burgess of Roanoke spent the week-end with her parents Mr and Mrs G G Burgess. Mrs A G Peters has returned from a visit to her Uncle Warren Johnson in New York. Mrs C D Bradley has been a patient in the C & O hospital. Recent guests of Mr and Mrs J M Agnor were Arnold Agnor of Covington and Marion Agnor of Baltimore. Frank Bradley, and his sister, Mrs R C Miller of Clifton Forge, recently visited relatives in New York."
• Eagle Rock Community News December 5, 1957
  A newspaper article of Eagle Rock community news, which reads "Eagle RocK I D Layman Speaker at Shiloh Club Meeting Mr I D Laman of Daleville, president of the Roanoke and Botetourt Telephone Company, was the featured speaker at the meeting of the Shiloh Community Monday night. He told of the program of the Company in developing a modern telephone service in the County. A musical program was another feature. Plans were made for singing Christmas carols. Mr and Mrs G. C Thompson of Eagle Rock and son Arthur of Alabama visited relatives in Indiana last week. Mr and Mrs A B Honts of Front Royal, recently visited his mother, Mrs G E Honts. The Mary McClung Future Teachers of America at its monthly meeting last week initiated the following new members. Brenda Broughman, Mary Deisher, Barbara Deisher, Patsy Smith, Linda Zell, Carolyn Bradley, Angela Stinnett, Aupine McClung, and Sherry Ledford. Mr and Mrs Milton Honts, Mrs Ralph Koiner, Beckley, W Va; Mr and Mrs Grattan Powell and family, Crewe; Mrs A M Wood, Mr and Mrs G E Honts, Jr, and family Eagle Rock; Mr and Mrs Harry Funkbourer and son, Natural Bridge; Maude Eloise Powell, Weathampton College; Lucy Wood, Ferrum College; Mr and Mrs Marshall Etzler, Troutville, were Thanksgiving guests of Mrs G E Honts, Sr. George Ed Honts, III, visited his grandmother Mrs G W Bair, Beckley, W Va; during the holiday. George Ed was guest speaker at the Buchanan Beta Club [...] week. He is the State Beta Club president. Mrs G M Burhman, Sr., has returned from a visit with her son Charles and family in San Antonio, Texas."
• Lithia Community News December 12, 1957
  A newspaper article of Lithia community news, which reads, "LITHIA Mrs Ralph Falls and sons are visiting her daughter and family at Vesuvius. Mr and Mrs Ralph Hill visited Mrs C L Hill last week. Myron Falls who is employed in Holyoke Mass, is spending a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Falls. Miss Carmen Fringer and Mrs Frank Switzer were recent shoppers in Roanoke. Congratulations are extended to Rev and Mrs Howard Edwards on the birth of Mary Elizabeth Edwards. Christmas is just around the corner and everyone is scrambling to get the things that custom and the "Joneses" Are we missing the blessings of Christmas while trying to keep the pace"
• Lithia Community News December 2, 1957
  A newspaper article of Lithia community news, which reads, "LITHIA ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rice and children, Linda and Dicky, are spending sometime with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lowel Caves of Luray. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Carr of Roanoke, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Poulis. Mr. Lester French of Richmond, spent several days in the neighborhood bear hunting last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Staley of Roanoke, visited Miss Hester Fringer, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hodges and Mr. and Mrs. Cary Campbell are the proud parents of baby sons. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Secrist have as guests Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Caves and children Carol, Ronnie and Roger of Norfolk. The United Thanksgiving service at the Baptist Church was very inspiring. The Rev Howard Edwards brought the seasonal message."
• Blue Ridge Community News December 5, 1957
  A newspaper article of Blue Ridge community news, which reads, "Blue Ridge Thanksgiving services were held at Vilamont Church at 7 a.m. with Breakfast at 8. Services were held at the Brethren Church by the pastor, Rev Parr at 9:30. A special offering was taken for missions. The Willing workers had supper and a business meeting at the S&W in Roanoke Tuesday night. The 70th anniversary and Homecoming at the Brethren church was attended by a number of ministers and many friends. Seven present were at the dedication. The Crumpacker and Jonas families recently visited Rev Kenneth McDowell and family in Md., who recently returned from mission service in India. He was a former pastor here. Mrs Margie Nicholls has returned from the hospital where she underwent surgery. Mr and Mrs Richard Breedlove of Norfolk visited his parents last week. Mr and Mrs L L Jonas had as Thanksgiving guests Mr and Mrs C H Rieley and Miss Myrt's Riley, Troutville; E E and Roy Rieley, Thaxton; Misses Lucy, Berta and P B Rieley. Misses Annie and Hallie Foster were Thanksgiving guests of P B Foster and family. Mr and Mrs V K Crumpacker and Mrs Walter Rieley, visited Mr and Mrs Joe Rieley at Blackburg last week, proud parents of a son, Ronald Glen, born Nov. 25. Dale Foster is home from Bridgewater over the week end. Nancy Neater has returned to Mabison [sic] College after Thanksgiving at home.
• Mill Creek Community News January 20, 1966
  A newspaper article of Mill Creek community News. Those mentioned include Rev and Mrs. R. P. Thompson; Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Simpson; Burger Kelly family; Rex Kelly family; Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Simpson; Mrs. R. D. Kelly; Miss Nancy Kelly; Dickey Kelly; Jimmy Kelly; Mr and Mrs. R. G Gillenwater; Miss Julia Helen Rader; Mrs. S. A. Simpson; Verna Herron; James Chester Sifford family; Mrs. B. B. Deel and daughters; Robin Thompson; Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Simpson; Tilghman S. Stevens; Dr. and Mrs. George D. Stevens; Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Childress; Miss Mary Sybil Stevens; Jimmy Kelly; Mrs. Stevens; Miss Myra Stevens; Dr. and Mrs. George Dewey Stevens; T. S. Stevens; T. E. Caldwell family; Mrs. D. E. Thomas; W. O. Thomas family; K. S. Owen family; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Flippo; R. P. Thompson family; Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Collins; Robert Barnes family; Mrs. Blair Simpson; Wayne Wright family; Calvin Campbell family; T. E. Caldwell family; Mrs. Frank Stevens; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wickline; Miss Geraldine Obenshain; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Webb; Miss Julia Helen Rader; Lewis Brugh; Dan Brugh; Fran Brugh; Harlan Sifford; Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Obenshain; James Chester Sifford family; Mrs. R. G. Gillenwater; Miss Julia Helen Rader; Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Spencer; Stephen Spnecer; Mrs. D. L. Simpson; Frank Dickerson Family; Mrs. D. L. Simpson; Dennis Hiner; Carl Firebaugh.
• Mill Creek Community News July 30, 1953
  A newspaper article of Mill Creek community news, which reads, "Mill Creek Mr and Mrs Fred Wood and son of California; Mr and Mrs LeVan Obenshain and son of New York; Mr and Mrs R. L. Obenshain of Dahlgren have been guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Marcus Obenshain. B. P. Obenshain Mrs Mildred Smith and Miss Elizabeth Obenshain have spent a few days in Georgia. Theo [sic] were accompanied home by Miss Annie Obenshain. Mr and Mrs A. P. Simpson and Sara returned Saturday from Athens, Ga. They were accompanied home by Harlan Sifford who will spend his vacation at his home. Mrs Lena Yates of Roanoke has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Marcus Obenshain. Mrs. D. H. Bunn, Mrs. L. D. Obenshain and Mrs. A. P. Simpson entertained at a "house warming" for Mr. and Mrs. Russell [...] their new home July 21. Mr. F. Stevens spent Sunday with his daughter Mrs T. E. Caldwell. The Taylor federation of business women held their picnic at Mill Creek Friday evening, Rev. Matthews spoke on his trip to the Holy land. Mr and Mrs R. P. Shepard of Roanoke were Sunday guests of the Marcus Obenshains. Bernice Reid spent her vacation in Washington. Mrs. J. A. Crockett of Bristol is the guest of Mrs. Mary Brand,"
• Mill Creek Community News July 9, 1953
  A newspaper article of Mill Creek community news, which reads, "Mill Creek Personals Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dickerson and children, Mrs. Don Snyder of California; Mr. and Mrs. Rex Simpson, Norfolk; Mr. and Mrs. Talbert Markham and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Kelly of Baltimore Md., have been visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Simpson. Mrs. L. D. Lockhart, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lockhart and son of Welch, W. Va., have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Simmons of Roanoke, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Simpson and daughter, Mrs. Wrenn of Newport News, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Simpson. Mrs. Lee Obenshain, Mrs. L. {...} Obenshain and children, Mrs. Russell Deel and children spent last Wednesday with Mrs. E. P. Obenshain, Jr. in Lynchburg. Mrs. Howard Harnesberger of Hilton Village, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Stevens. Mrs. Edith Huffman and daughters, Misses Ethel, and Oakie Pennington of Marion, have been visiting Rev. and Mrs. L. C. Ross. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rader and daughte ro fManakin, visited his father Mr. F. E. Rader. Mrs. C. L. Sifford; Mrs. T. S. Stevens and Mr. R. D. Kelly visited Mrs. A. W. Obenshain in Roanoke recently. Mr. R. G. Gillenwater of Bristol, Tenn., spent his vacation at his home here. Mrs. Evie McDonald, Mrs. Mercie Johns and Miss Maggie Dickey of Roanoke, were recent guests of Mrs. R. D. Kelly. Mr. R. P. Brugh of Brookneal, was a visitor in the community Sunday."
• Daleville College Historic Marker
  The historic marker for Daleville College, which was founded as a private school in 1890.
• Old Carolina Road
  A photograph of the highway marker for the "Old Carolina Road". The road spans from Pennsylvania to North Carolina, but the marker is in Cloverdale.
• Fincastle Community News December 27, 1928
  A newspaper article of Fincastle community news. Also included are advertisements and notices for local businesses including Roanoke Jewelry Company and the Buchanan National Bank. The article reads, "FINCASTLE NOTES Christmas greetings and all good wishes for the New Year to the Buchanan News. H. T. Nelson of Washington, D. C., was the guest of E. B. Haythe at Haythe Hotel Tuesday. Miss Mary Page Hobbs, daughter of Rev. C. Kelly Hobbs, who is a student of Lynchburg College, is at home with her parents for the Yuletide. The 21st of December was the shortest day. Miss Lucille Hilton of Salem, who is teaching school at Garden City, visited friends here the past week-end. The Fincastle Baptist Church had their annual Christmas Tree Xmas Eve. The Fincastle Methodist Church had their Xmas Tree Xmas night. The Fincastle Presbyterian Church gave their pastor a good pounding. The Christmas festivities will continue through the week. R. Herndon Slicer spent Christmas day with his mother, Mrs. J. N. Slicer, returning to Roanoke Wednesday. Thomas Miller of Salem, Va., and John Miller of Chapel Hill, N. C. are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Simmons. Rudolph Smith, a student of the University of Va., Charlottesville, is at home for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Anrich Bolton and family of Bentonville are visiting in Fincastle. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Austin and family are spending the holiday season with Mr. and Mrs. John Burger at Natural Bridge. Mrs. Annie Austin of Fincastle attended the funeral of her brother-in-law, Thomas Wingo Johnson at the family home, "Draper", Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Hart and daughter, Miss Frances Hart will visit relatives in Fincastle during Xmas week. The many cases of flu continue. Some sad deaths. 'May the beautiful and joyous' Christmas spirit remain with you throughout the coming year. COUNTY SEAT"
• Community News January 6, 1966
  A newspaper article of community news, which reads, "Personal Items Mrs. Louis Frantz spent the holidays with her daughter and family, Mrs. J. A. Boyd, in Henderson, N.C. She was accompanied home by her daughter and children for a short visit. ********** Miss Sandra Compton, Madison College senior, has returned to Staunton to continue her practice teaching after spending the holidays with her family at Willoma. ********** Holiday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Compton were Miss Lily Sands of Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Sands and daughter, Susan of Rocky Gap, Mr. and Mrs. William Hepler, Meadow of Dan and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dove. ********** W. B. Crush, Fincastle's globe girdler, spent the holidays in Hong Kong. ********** Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown of Suffolk, and daughters, Kathy and Becky, spent the holidays with Mrs. Brown's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Caldwell. ********** Miss Betty Anne West is on the Dean's list at the Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing for the Fall quarter. She spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Akers West. ********** Major and Mrs. Robert E. Poovey, Robert Warren and Halet Gray, of Smyrna, Tenn.; Kline Bolton, University of Va. Medical School and Mrs. Berta Bolton, Roanoke, spent the Christmas holidays with the W. L. Boltons. ********** Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sherman, Jr., of Orange, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sparks, of Spotsylvania, attended the funeral of their grandmother, Mrs. Blanch Bowman in Roanoke Monday. Mrs. Sherman and Mrs. Sparks are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. David Moomaw, of Buchanan. "
• Flora N. Brugh Memorial Meditation Garden
  Two newspaper articles, the first of which details how the Presbyterian Women of Fincastle Presbyterian Church had accepted a design for the planned meditation garden. The second details the dedication of the completed garden.
• Historic Bonsack
  A color photograph of the sign that reads, "Welcome to historic Bonsack. Circa 1801." Standing below the sign are three people, including Deedie Kagey and Alvin Kagey.
• Glen Wilton Community News January 9, 1896
  A newspaper article of Glen Wilton community news, which reads, "Glen Wilton. Married, on December 18th, 1895, on Sinking Creek, by Rev. S. M. Bowman, Mr. Wm. Woodson and Miss Lillie Broughman, all of Botetourt County, Va. On December 25th, near Eagle Rock, Va, by Rev. S. M. Bowman, Mr. Geo. W. Reid and Miss Maggie Jones, all of Botetourt County. The ore mines at Princess or (Glen Wilton) Furnace are still on fire. The fire has gotten beyond the control of the miners and they have abandoned the different shafts that are on fire. The new Methodist Church at Bethel is completed, this church was destroyed by fire on the 23rd of December, 1894. It was thought at the time that the church could not be rebuilt, but through the untiring energy of the Master and the liberal contributions of this community the church ahs been replaced in less than a year, and to the gratification of all, there is not one cent of debt on the church. Mrs. White, of Lick Run, and Mrs. McCoy, of Glen Wilton, are both very ill. Dr. Ball, of Salem, will preach at Bethel next Sunday morning at eleven o'clock and at Glen Wilton, at night. "
• Jake and Myrtle Bonsack
  A black and white photograph of Jake and Myrtle Bonsack.
• Lithia Community News December 3, 1931
  A newspaper article of Lithia community news, which reads, "LITHIA LETTER Miss Betty Goodwin returned home recently from a visit to Misses Alma and Vivian Hawkins, at Covington. She was accompanied home by Clovis Hawkins and Misses Dorothy Carper and Alma Hawkins. Billy Deaton, of Clifton Forge, is spending time with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Fitzgerald. Misses Damaris and Mary DeLong drove to Washington, D. C. and visited their sister, Mrs. L. C. Graybill during Thanksgiving, returning home Sunday. On their trip to Washington they were guests Wednesday night of their niece, Miss Carlotta DeLong, at Randolph-Macon Womans College, Lynchburg. Miss Dorothy White is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. W. S. Hunter, at her home in Roanoke. Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Camper, of Elkton, drove to Lithia and were guests several days last week of their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Switzer. Mrs. W. M. White and young son, of Henry, Va., drove to Lithia last week and the former went by train to Norfolk, where she was guest during Thanksgiving of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Secrist. Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Nichols and Ray Nichols drove to Roanoke Monday and visited Mr. and Mrs. T. W. DeLong."
• Buchanan Community News October 1, 1953
  A newspaper article of Buchanan community news, which reads, "BUCHANAN Revival at Baptist Church Revival services which began at the Baptist Church Sunday will continue through October 4. The Rev. Haddon Dudley H. of Salem, preache [sic] at 7:45 and Bill Snead of Covington director of the singing. G. K. Linkons, district governor of Rotary International, paid his official visit to the Buchanan Rotary Club Tuesday night, The Buchanan Ruritan Club held its September meeting Thursday night at the Lauderdale Club house. The program included the showing of two short movies: "The fundamentals of Diet" and "Save These Teeth". J. B. Brubaker was program chairman. The Buchanan home demonstration Club met Thursday night with Mrs. W. P. Skidmore. "Diet and Weight Control" was demonstrated by Mrs Skidmore. A Dabney Ellis, 80, of Richmond well known in Buchanan where he often visited his sister, Mrs. J. C. Dill, died in Richmond September 23, Mr and Mrs R. S. Pechin of Roanoke spent the week-end with their mother, Mrs J. S. Pechin and Mrs Bertha Jameson at Grayledge. Mr and Mrs RJ. D. Hawkins and daughter, Mary Jane and John F. McCulloch spent the week-end in Dayton, O. with Mr and Mrs. Dougls McCulloch and family. Mrs McCulloch who accompanied them, remained for an extended visit. Mrs. W. W. Webb has had as her guests Mr and Mrs L. D. Webb of Anderson, S. C. The Buchanan Garden Club met Monday night at the Community House. Mrs W. A. Ransone Sr., was awarded two ribbons on exhibits. The Club will hold a benefit party October 29. Mrs. George A. Wright, 88, died at her home here Saturday. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Wyatt Flippen, Buchanan and Mrs Raymond Buckholder, Waynesboro; one son Sam Wright, Clifton Forge."
• Buchanan Community News September 24, 1953
  A newspaper article of Buchanan community news, which reads "BUCHANAN American Legion Post No. 93, met Monday night and installed L. C. Carter as commander; Wayne Graves, adjutant, Paul Hubble, first vice-commander; Eddie Green second vice-commander; J. Shelton Stinnett, chaplain; Roy Bachman, finance officer; Bill Stull, service officer and A. C. Markham, ser- [...] Mrs. A. C. Markham has been elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary; Mrs. C. D. Barger, Sr., vice-preskdent [sic] and Mrs. Frank Quarles, sec. -t as. The Buchanan Book club met Friday night with Mrs. Hunter M. Painter at her home in Fincastle to make plans for the year's study. New officers are Mrs. H. G. Carson, president; Mrs. John E. McCulloch, vice-president; Mrs. Philip Kohen, secretary, and Mrs. Painter, librarian. Mrs. Mobelle Booze and son Merlin attended a reunion of the children of the latd [sic] Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smiley of Botetourt Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. West of Roanoke. Thirty five descendents [sic] attended. Frank Chapman is ill at his home here from a herrt [sic] attack suffered last week. Mrs Pauline Waiters spent the week-end with Dr and Mrs David Wilson at Hamden-Sydney College. Mr and Mrs L. E. Garland attended the burial of their friend Arthur Carson Sunday in Richmond. An employee of the C & P Telephone Company, Mr. Carson had a wide acquaintance in Botetourt. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Crawford have had as guests Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Thurston of Glen Wilton, parents of Mrs. Crawford."
• Buchanan Community News September 10, 1953
  A newspaper article of Buchanan community news, which reads, "BUCHANAN ITEMS Buchanan POW at Home Cpl Gary M. Seay of Buchanan, who was recently released from a North Korean prison camp arrived at his home early yesterday morning after flying half way around the world. His plane reached Roanoke at 11 p. m. Tuesday. He will report to Camp Breckinridge for discharge October 10, Lodge to light Athletic Field. District Grand Master Charles M. Vaughn, of Eagle Rock paid his official visit to to [sic] Buchanan IOOF Lodge No. 151 Tuesday Night. The Lodge is sponsor for the lighting of the Buchanan Athletic field and its improvements. TALKS ON DIETING Mrs Louise Cundiff, Botetourt County Home Agent spoke on 'Dieting' at a meeting of the Willow Grove H. D. Club at the home of Mr. H. A. Petty Tuesday. Noda Catherine Clemmer, nine months old daughter of Mr and Mrs C. E. Clemmer received burns on the face and body last Thursday when a hot electric iron fell on her which she accidentally pulled from the board. Mrs Pauline Walters has returned home from a week's visit spent at Beverly Farms in Shenandoah County, the guest of her cousin, Col, Perill Bushnell and sister, Mrs William A. Anderson. Miss Mary Jane Swartz left Monday for Fairfax where she will be a member of the Fairfax High school faculty. Miss Swartz had as guest over the week-end Miss Edna Garrett of New York, enroute to a teaching position in Lynchburg. Mr and Mrs J. E. Worley have had as guests their children Mr and Mrs Leonard Worley, Portsmouth; Mr and Mrs Bernard Worley and children, Detroit; and Mrs Myrtle Jones, Covington. Mrs J. L. Teaford and daughter Dottie Ann have returned from a visit with their cousin Mrs Savage at Charleston W. Va. Mrs C. J. Smith has returned from a visit with relatives in Washington."
• Buchanan Community News August 13, 1953
  A newspaper article of Buchanan community news, which reads, "BUCHANAN ITEMS Rev O. G. Poarch and family spent last week at Massanetta at the Baptist Sunday school convention. Mr and Mrs Percy Brewbaker and family olf Baltimore have been spending a vacation with their father O. H. Brewbaker. Misses Dottie Ann Traford and Virginia Ridcut have returned from a visit with relatives in Washington. Mr and Mrs Howard Fulwiler and family of Alexandria are guests of their parents, Mr and Mrs Henry Fulwiler. Mr and Mrs John E. McCulloch have had as guests Mr and Mrs H. J. Sheretz and family of Greensboro, N. C. Mr and Mrs Harry Keller of Aikens S. C. and Mrs Lynwood Holmes of Philadelphia. Mrs. J. U. Hyde and son Jimmie spent last week with relatives in Washington. Mrs. W. H. Camper is a patient at a Roanoke hospital with a fractured hip sustained in a fall at her home. Mr and Mrs R. B. Pace and Mr and Mrs Ellis Howell and sons of Roanoke were guests Sunday of Mrs J. T. Barley and family. Mrs John J. McCormick, 78 life long resident of Buchanan died at her home here Friday. Surviving are her husband and nine children."
• Buchanan Community News July 30, 1953
  A newspaper article of Buchanan community news, which reads, "BUCHANAN NEWS Miss Tress Quarles, daughter of Mr and Mrs H, [sic] F. Quarles has been awarded a scholarship of $300 to Madison College where she expects to major in physical education. Mr and Mrs Madison McCulloch had as guest last week their aunt Mrs Minnie Peck of Christiansburg. Mrs Pauline Walters attended the funeral Friday in Salem of her cousin Mrs Annie Terrell Bushnell of Detroit, a former resident of Salem. Mr and Mrs Ed McCulloch and son Johnny of Philadelphia and Mrs H. J. Sherets and two children of Greensboro N. C. and two children are guests of their parents Mr and Mrs J. E. McCulloch. Mr and Mrs Ralph Frankhouser of Washington are spending a vaca [sic] with their relatives Mrs W. E. Roberts and Mrs Roy Sides at their home here. Mr and Mrs Carl Garber and son Michael visited relatives in Winchester Sunday. Mr and Mrs Morris Ransone family of Yonkers, N. Y. are spending a vacation with their parents Mr and Mrs W. A. Ransone. Mrs Pauline Walters had as her guests last week Mrs William A, Anderson Jr., George E. Bushnell, Terrell and Miller Bushnell all of Detroit; Dr and Mrs Paul Yount, Norristown, Pa.; and Dr and Mr David Wilson of Hampden-Sidney."
• Buchanan Community News July 23, 1953
  A newspaper article of Buchanan community news, which reads, "Buchanan Items Lacy Ageon Smith and Howard Lawrence entered VMI, Lexington this week for the summer session. [...] evangelistic services at Cedar Bluff Baptist church to July 30. Mr and Mrs A. G. Markham were guests of Mr and Mrs R. L. Markham in Covington last week. Mr and Mrs Leonard Worley of Portsmouth were guests of their parents Mr and Mrs J. E. Worley last Week. [sic] Miss Ruth Finch of the Buchanan school faculty sustained a leg fracture last week. She is wearing a cast and recuperating at her home. Oakley Twigg has resumed his shoemaking business on Main st, following a prolonged illness. Miss Nan Wyatt is spending a vacation with Miss Elvira Jones at Newark, N. J. Mrs John E McCulloch returned Saturday from a visit with Mr and Mrs Jack Sheretz, Greensboro N. C. Mr and Mrs Albert Drinkard of Florida are visiting Dr and Mrs E. W. Dodd. They visited friends in Fincastle Tuesday. They formerly lived here."
• Blue Ridge Community News September 24, 1953
  A newspaper article of Blue Ridge community news, which reads, "Blue Ridge Items Mrs V. K. Crumpacker and Mr and Mrs Orian Wade have returned from Jacksonville Fla. where they visited relatives the past two weeks. Mr and MRs H. M. Rieley of Norfolk; Mr and Mrs R. L. Hatcher and Mrs Maude Rieley of Salem visited visited [sic] relatives here Sunday. Misses Lucy and Berta Rieley, P. B., E. E. and Roy Rieley visited P. A. Firebaugh and sisters in Fincastle recently. Mr and Mrs David Huddleston and son and Mrs L. Huddleston are visiting relatives in New York. The R. M. Fosters attended a reunion near Salem Sunday. W. M. Clark, N & W agent here returned from his vacation recently. Mr and Mrs Hudson Fleshman spent Sunday with their daughter and family in Lynchburg. Gloria Gross left recently to enter Southern Seminary, Beuna [sic] Vista. Mr and Mrs William Breedlove are proud parents of new son. W. P. Leonard suffered a bad injury to a hand recently from a power mower."
• Glen Wilton Community News September 10, 1953
  A newspaper article of Glen Wilton community news, which reads, "GLEN WILTON Miss Matty Noffsinger of Montgomery W. Va spent Sunday recently with the M. G. Hodges. Mrs L. D. Lacks and Mrs Duffy are teachers in the local school this year. Mrs Ralph Ruble and daughter of Roanoke are spending some time with Mr and Mrs F. W. Hambrick. Mrs Belle Honts is spending some time with her daughter Mrs Blanch Payne in Clifton Forge. Billy Reynolds here had the misfortune to run a nail in his foot. He was taken tot he C A O Hospital for treatment."
• Glen Wilton Community News August 27, 1953
  A newspaper article of Glen Wilton community news, which reads, "GLEN WILTON Mrs Louise Burton of Lexington Ky. is visiting Mr and Mrs J. P. Scott, Mrs Scott remains ill. Mrs Belle Honts is visiting her sister at Rich Patch. G. A. Honts, employed at Ashville, Ky., spent the week-end with his family here. Lawrence Simpson Jr., USN, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr and Mrs L. M. Simpson. Mr and Mrs Jack Bulten of Richmond visited the Ed McCullys last week."
• Glen Wilton Community News August 20, 1953
  A newspaper article of Glen Wilton community news, which reads, "GLEN WILTON Mrs Belle Honts, Mrs Lillie Bennett are visiting Mr and Mrs G. A. Honts. Mrs J. P. Scott remain seriously ill in their homes. Mr and Mrs R. H. Scrugs received word of the serious illness of their daughter Mrs Richard Nicely at Iron gate. G. A. Honts who is employed in Hinton W. Va, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr and Mrs R. W. Meador were guests of the M. G. Hodge family Sunday. Alvin Riser was a recent guest of Mrs. Ed McCully. The young adult class of the Presbyterian Church school enjoyed a picnic at Lakeside Sunday."
• Glen Wilton Community News July 30, 1953
  A newspaper article of Glen Wilton community news, which reads, "GLEN WILTON Sandra Witt of Lynchburg is visiting Mrs H. W. Wood and Mrs Dudley. Mr, Mrs Herman McCoy are spending some time with relatives in North Carolina. Mr and Mrs C. M. Reynolds, Jr. and family vacationed in Washington and Charlottesville and visited the Endless caverns. Virginia Lewis and Catherine Hayslett visited relatives in Roanoke last week. Guy Wood, M. G. Hodges and W. L. Cline have returned from Massanetta. Barbara Simpson is visiting in Lexington."
• Glen Wilton Community News July 23, 1953
  A newspaper article of Glen Wilton community news, which reads, "GLEN WILTON NEWS Mrs Virgie Musser has returned from the C and O hospital where she had been a patient. Lewis Haslett is spending the week with his Aunt Mrs R. W. Meador in Roanoke. M. G. Hodges W. L. Cline and Guy Wood leave Friday to attend the Men's Bible conference at Massanetta. Virginia and Catherine Hayslett are visiting their Aunt, Mrs Mrs [sic] Arrington in Roanoke. Mrs J. P. Scott remains ill. Mr and Mrs C. M. Reynolds and family will leave Tuesday on their vacation in southwest Virginia."
• Trinity Community News August 6, 1953
  A newspaper article of Trinity community news, which reads, "Trinity Personal News The Community club met Monday evening and heard an explanation of the Bloodmobile by Mr John Preston, Miss Jane Preston and Mrs H. Y. Weeks. A movie on tractor accidents on the farm was shown. Mrs Dana Echols of Clay, W, Va was a recent guest of relatives here Mrs Carl Snider's mother, Mrs Porterfield of Roanoke is visiting the Snyders. Mr and Mrs Charles Sprinkle have returned from a trip to Richmond. Mr and Mrs Bob Ray and children of Burlington, N. C. are visiting the Randolph Firestones. The A. V. Grays have returned from a vacation in Pendsylvania. [sic] Recent guests of Mrs Charlie Stevens were Mr and Mrs E Smith, Mr and Mrs V Gray Mr and Mrs A Rowe of Pensylvania. [sic] The H. D. Club meets with Mrs Burner August 18 at 8. Dr G. A. Layman of Roanoke was dinner guest of Mrs Anna Huff recently. He is writing a history of Botetourt County. Mrs RayMond [sic] Hundley returned home Monday from hospital. Mr and Mrs H. K. Meredith and children of Hatcher, W Va. and Doris Meredith of Pulaski were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs K. H. Meredith. Mrs J. D. Egglesto of Roanoke spent last week with Mrs W. W. Poff and mrs [sic] C. M. Powell. Mr and Mrs Frank Courtney of Ohio are visiting the Jack Campbells. Mrs T. F. Rader and Mrs Kenneth Obenshained the Fincastle Methodist choir in honor of Miss Ruth Carson, a county nurse who is leaving Botetourt. Mr Al Othyn of Pleasantville, N. J. is visiting the Woodrow Bltons."
• Trinity Community News July 3, 1953
  A newspaper article of Trinity community news, which reads, "Trinity News The Community picnic at Peaks of Otter Sunday was a huge success. The oldest person there was Mrs. Jerry Rieley and the youngest was her great-granddaughter little Nancy Bowman. Mr. Edmond Layman of Covina, Calif., is spending some time with the C. A. Laymans'. Mrs. O. E. Sprinkle is visiting her daughter Mrs. C. Harris in Richmond. Mrs. Bill Koontz is on a sight seeing trip of Europe with friends of New York and Washington. They landed in Plymouth, England, July 8th and are now in Holland. They expect to visit Paris, Rome, Switzerland and many other points of interest. Lawrence Webb is visiting his sister in Lynchburg. Miss Elizabeth Loan is attending the Brethren Camp at Camp Bethel. Mr. N. C. Hinchee of Weirton, W. Va., is visiting his sister Mrs. O. W. Harper. Mrs. J. K. Snyder and grandson Gerald, and Allen Caudill of Roanoke, spent several days with the Jim Snyders at Wheatland. Mrs. Mattie Maupin and Genevieve of Roanoke, spent the weekend with Mrs. C. W. Firestone. Her daughter Eunice and husband have been transferred to Hawaii and her son Beverly Maupin has been inducted into service and is now at Camp Meade, Md. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Burtner and son spent several days with her parents in Richmond, and on their return went to see the Common Glory at Williamsburg."
• Eagle Rock Community News March 21, 1929
  A newspaper article of Eagle Rock community news, which reads, "EAGLE ROCK NEWS Mr. Charles McCray of Charleston, W. Va., is spending some time with his sister, Mrs. J. W. Seay. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ruble of Roanoke, and Miss Annie Ruble of Oriskany, spent Sunday with Mrs. Clara Reid. Dr. and Mrs. M. Edmond spent Monday in Roanoke. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Myers and Miss Eunice Myers were in Clifton Forge Sunday to see Mrs. J. S. Myers, who is in the hospital. Mrs. Myers underwen [sic] an operation for appendicitis Thursday. Messrs. G. H. Moody and C. W. Watkins were business visitors in Fincastle Monday. Miss Leila Echols has returned home, after spending some time in Cuba and Florida. Misses Virginia Peters, of Low Moor, and Lila Deisher, of Clifton Forge, spent the week-end at their homes here. The Senior class of the Eagle Rock High School entertained Friday evening with a party in honor of the Sophomores. Mrs. J. M. Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Brooks and little son, Elbert, were in Clifton Forge Sunday. BUBBLES."
• Springwood Community News March 14, 1929
  A newspaper article of Springwood community news, which reads, "SPRINGWOOD LETTER It's a little late but I will say that was some wind last week. It even outdid the hot political dry advocates last November. A free hand in both cases and both won, so what's wrong with windy forces? Some roofs went off and a few trees uprooted. Compared with other sections we suffered very little damage. Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship and Miss Florence Caldwell of Roanoke spent last Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Caldwell. Mr. J. W. McPherson of Buchanan was a business visitor here last week. Mrs. Larrie O'Connor and Miss Beatrice Via visited friends at Clifton Forge last week. Mrs. E. B. Huffman, who has been ill for the past month was removed to the Jefferson hospital at Roanoke, where she underwent a successful operation Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cronise of Roanoke spent the week-end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cronise. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hickok were visitors Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Housman. Mrs. Lucy Craft of Clifton Forge visited relatives here last week. Mr. H. M. Brewbaker is confined to his room by illness. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hall and children of Roanoke spent last Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. O'Connor. Hugh Rader spent several days of last week with relatives and friends at Clifton Forge and Staunton. Prof. Painter of Fincastle was a business visitor here last week. Mrs. J. G. Desper spent the week-end at Clifton Forge, the guest of Mrs. T. J. Fleming. Miss Louise Booze of the Valley school faculty, spent the week-end at Eagle Rock. The Ladies Missionary Society of the Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. J. G. Desper, Thursday instead of at Copps Church. CEDAR LANE."
• "Spring at Lithia is Being Exploited"
  A newspaper article about the Lithia Spring, which reads, "Spring at Lithia is Being Exploited A spring from which this town gets its name and known in this section of Botetourt since before the advent of the white man, is being developed by Frank H. Fringer, of Lithia, and the water is being marketed in Roanoke in considerable quantity. Travelers who used the old detour road from Mill Creek church to Buchanan when the Lee Highway was under construction, know the scene. The spring flows out of comparatively level ground almost on the line of the Norfolk and Western right-of-way in front of the old Falls homestead at the northern edge of town. Mr. Fringer recently completed improvements which form a concrete pool about eight feet square and almost as deep, with a frame spring house covering the pool. He began marketing the water in a small way during the past year and now maintains regular delivery service to Roanoke. - Roanoke Times."
• Fincastle Community News March 7, 1929
  A newspaper article of Fincastle community news, which reads, "FINCASTLE NOTES Botetourt County Circuit Court convened here the 1st. Judge Geo. K. Anderson presiding still in session. The evidence has been concluded in the Dale murder case and at this writing the case is being argues. Court will be in session probably this week. Capt. G. W. B. Hale and daughter, Mrs. Dalton Dillard of Rocky Mount recently visited friends here. Miss Rowena Crush, a student of Intermont College, Bristol, spent the past week-end at her home here. Mr. Frank Scott of Iron Gate, and son, Robert, of United States Navy, Norfolk Base, called on friends here Friday. The Fincastle Unit of the Botetourt Garden Club was formed at a meeting of the ladies of this vicinity in the court house Thursday afternoon. At the meeting talks were made by Mrs. Garland Hopkins, of the Roanoke Valley Garden Club and Prof. F. A. Motz, of V. P. I., extension horticulturalist. Officers elected were Mrs. H. S. Reid, president: Mrs. N. W. Plank, vice-president and Miss Rebecca Peck, secretary and treasurer. Thirty members were enrolled at the meeting. R. Herndon Slicer returned Thursday from a trip to New Orleans, Houston, and Galveston. Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Peck returned home last Wednesday from a month's visit to Sebring and other cities of Florida. Everette Austin, a student of National Business College, Roanoke and Mr. Anrich Woodson of Salem, spent the past week-end recently with Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Austin. Mr. Robert Day of Roanoke was in Fincastle Tuesday on business. T. J. Wilson, of Clifton Forge was in Fincastle Monday. Mr. Floyd Wilson of Clifton Forge was in Fincastle Monday. F. W. Crush arrived here Friday evening from Le Feria, Texas. This section has had heavy rainfall the past few days, followed now by extreme cold winds. COUNTY SEAT"
• Fincastle Community News January 24, 1929
  A newspaper article of Fincastle community news, which reads, "FINCASTLE NOTES General Robert E. Lee's birthday was quietly observed here. Everette Austin, a graduate of Fincastle high school is a student of the National Business College, Roanoke. Benjamin Haden has returned home after being at the Jefferson Hospital, Roanoke, with flu, and is very much improved. Nelson Austin of Zions Hill underwent a serious operation at the Jefferson Hospital, last week, but is getting on nicely. R. Herndon Slicer, accompanied by Mr. Craig of Roanoke called on relatives in Fincastle Sunday. Mrs. A. G. Simmons and children are visiting Mrs. Simmons' parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Miller at Winston-Salem, N. C. Miss Kate Lemon spent the past week-end with friends in Buchanan. Mr. Herbert Thrush spent the past week-end at his home at Front Royal. Mrs. Harry Eakin of Barbours Creek is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lemon. Mr. and Mrs. King and Miss Kinzie of Roanoke visited relatives in Fincastle Sunday. Mrs. R. L. Housman has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Hobart Scott at Roanoke. The weather is changeable. After several warm days it is now blowing snow and cold rainfall. COUNTY SEAT."
• Fincastle Community News January 17, 1929
  A newspaper article of Fincastle community news, which reads, "FINCASTLE NOTES This section was visited by wintry blasts; dry and intensely cold here since the 12th. Miss Bertha Bayard Galbraith, a student of Rider College, Trenton, N. J., who spent the Yuletime at her home here, 'Pine Lodge,' has returned to Trenton. Mr. Francis Carper of Martinsville, called on relatives here last Sunday evening. Mrs. H. A. Vansickler, who visited Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Smith last week, has returned to her home in Roanoke. Miss Elizabeth Peters spent the past week-end with her parents at Eagle Rock. The Fincastle High School opened here the 7th with good attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Turner McDowell visited Mr. and Mrs. Paxton Davis, at Winston-Salem, N. C., the past week-end. Mrs. F. M. Housman has returned from a visit to Roanoke. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Wright, Mr. Matthew Wright and Miss Lennie Fellers spent last Sunday with relatives in Roanoke. Mr. Benjamin Haden, who has been in the Jefferson Hospital, Roanoke, the past two weeks with flu is still improving. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nofsinger of Walkersville, Md., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Kern at Springwood. Mr. C. B. Camper, editor of the 'Fincastle Herald,' is still confined to his rooms with influenza, though is improving. Jacob Marshall Frantz, 66, died at his home in Daleville, Sunday morning. Funeral services were conducted from the home Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock with interment in the cemetery at Amsterdam. Rev. J. A. Armstrong of the Fincastle Presbyterian Church, officiating. Those surviving are: Louis T. Frantz, Fincastle; Henry, Robert, John and Miss Fannie Frantz of Daleville. 'County Seat'"
• Craigs Creek Community News January 6, 1966
  A newspaper article of Craigs Creek community news, which reads, "Community News Craigs Creek Guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Hannah and family New Year's Day were, Mrs. Ora Hannah, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hannah, Kathy and Steve, and Mrs. Jean Loudermilk and Misses Wanda Hannah and Ellen Givens of New Castle; Miss Jewel Smith, Clifton Forge; Mr. and Mrs. James Davis of Salem; David Layman, Buchanan; Sammy Thorpe, Luray; Misses, Dixie Hale, Nancy Drukmond, Mrs. Stella Thompson and Mrs. Myrtle Thomas. ********** Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thompson and son, Lohman, spent the holiday with relatives in Charleston, W. Va. ********** Mr. Herman Taylor is a patient in the C & O Hospital in Clifton Forge. ********** Mr. and Mrs. Joe King, spent Sunday in Roanoke with relatives. "
• Blue Ridge Community News July 23, 1953
  A newspaper article of Blue Ridge community news, which reads, "BLUE RIDGE ITEMS Rev. Rowland and family have returned from their vacation spent with relatives in Maryland. His pulpit was filled by Rev. J. P. Bowma [sic] and O. S. Ga[...]ber Mr and Mrs R. M. Foster and son spent several days recently in Washington and Baltimore with relatives. The William Garst family held their family gathering at the home of La renee Garst at Daleville July 12. Among those present were Adrian and James Bruce and families and Durwood Bruce, Victoria; Mr and Mrs Joe Rieley and son, Gastonia, N. C.; Blanch Garst, Mr and Mrs William Barton, Roanoke; and Mrs Walter Rieley, Blue Ridge. Joe Stratton of Waco, Tex spent several days with his parents recently, Ben Coleman of Pittsburg visited his aunt Mrs Joe Stratton recently. Roy Falls and sister of Newark, N. J. visited Mrs C. H. McClure last week-end. Miss Vivian Zimmerman and Dale Fostor attended Boys' and Girls' State at Blacksburg last week. Mrs Wallace Deel and children of Miami are visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs V. K. Crumpacker."
• William "Papermill Bill" Obenchain
  A bio about William "Papermill Bill" Obenchain, born on June 11, 1804, who owned the Obenshain Paper Mill. He died in 1886. Others mentioned in the article include: his parents Daniel and Hannah Maquart Obenshain, grandfather Reinhold Abendschonn, cousin William Obenshain, wife and cousin Susan Obenshain, parents-in-law, Peter and Christina Beckner Obenshain, cousin "Potter Pete" Obenshain, colleagues Nelson Gavitt, Alexander Anderson, writer Geraldine Obenshain, employee Henry Kearney, family member James A. Cowardin (who purchased the mill), William H. Davis, Neville Brugh, son-in-law, Isham Percy, and daughter, Christina Pearcy.
• Buchanan
  A black and white photograph of an aerial view of Buchanan.