From our Files

100 YEARS AGO —1924

• A local Chamber of Commerce resolution urged the City Council to either enforce or abolish the occupational tax in Danville. The Chamber directors indicated that several business houses still need to pay the tax, which is unfair to others who did pay.
• Livestock sales at Boyle County Stockyards were the best held this year. The 2,862 lambs sold, with the tops bringing $14.55. Over 560 hogs, cows, and calves also went for top prices.
• A windstorm or twister descended from the clouds at the Walter Reed farm about two miles from Parksville and damaged a new tobacco barn. It was moved from the foundation about four feet. Trees were demolished, and a two-horse wagon was hurled through the air.
• James Bean and J.E. Butler, both of Danville, had good scores in a golf tournament at Middlesboro Country Club.
• Paul Bailey Boyd, superintendent of Lancaster grade and high schools, resigned from that position to accept the presidency of Kentucky College for Women in Danville.

75 YEARS AGO — 1949

• John B. Nichols, Jr. announced his candidacy for re-election as Boyle County clerk in the Democratic primary. He served several terms in the office.
• Local leaders accepted about 250 entries for a Bicycle Safety Parade. People of all ages entered the parade to call attention to the need and importance of safe bicycle riding in Danville. Prizes included tickets to the Kentucky Theatre and free soft drinks for each rider.
• Lemon & Lime cake and Raspberry pie were weekend specials at Burke’s Bakery.
• The Ann Fox Anderson unit of the American Legion Auxiliary installed Mrs. Carl Guthrie as president in ceremonies at the Legion clubhouse on Shakertown Road.
• Gasoline prices decreased by 2 cents per gallon in Kentucky.
• Paul Bailey Boyd, superintendent of Lancaster grade and high schools, resigned his position to accept the presidency of Kentucky College for Women in Danville.

50 YEARS AGO — 1974

• Centenary United Methodist Church and Indian Hills Christian Church were among the local churches participating in the Heritage Sunday observance as part of the community’s bicentennial celebration.
• Residents of Mitchellsburg who own a playground may join the Boyle County Recreational Organization. Judge June White promised to help organize a program for children who have been bussed to Perryville for ball games and other activities.
• The Danville Board of Education adopted a plan for the athletic recreation complex and a new middle school.
• Dr. George M. McClure, Jr. was a guest at a retirement dinner in his honor at Old Crow  Inn by Boyle County Medical Society.
• Petitions containing 659 names were filed in the county clerk’s office asking for a vote in the City of Danville in September on the sale of liquor. Officials scheduled the vote for September. Boyle County was voted dry in June of 1945.

25 YEARS AGO — 1999

• The Danville Board of Education approved an all-day kindergarten at the three local schools in the district.
• Danville City Commission discussed creating a diversity-regulatory compliance officer position. Tia Dram, a local firefighter, recommended himself for the position.
• Three-hundred and fifty-two high school students from across the state participated in the five-week Governor’s Scholars Program at Centre College.
• Local leaders planned a major multimillion-dollar expansion and renovation for Ephraim McDowell Memorial Hospital. The plan called for renovating the existing space at a cost of $11 million.
• Pioneer Playhouse, the state’s oldest outdoor drama, planned its 50th anniversary with an alumni reunion dinner for July 4.

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