Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society, Inc.

P.O. BOX 817, Sparta, N.C. 28675

President : Marvie Shelor			
Vice Preside nt: Pauline Jolly
Secretary-Treasurer :  Elvira Crouse

Vol. 9, No.3	 	             	  September 1987		BULLETIN NO. 32

FROM THE PRESIDENT:

Dear Members:

 	We reached an important milestone in our Country—the 200th Anniversary of our Constitution.  It has weathered eight wars, with the Civil War being the greatest test of all.  Let’s hope we can continue for many more years.

	I am sorry to report that First Union has chosen to sell the old bank building up-town.  They gave us an option to bid, with a minimum of $60,000.  We don’t have the money to buy the building, then spend what is needed for refurbishing.  The museum would have been a nice addition to this area.

	I hope you were able to visit the Brinegar Cabin this summer.  The Sunday that I was there, they had a great “show” of demonstrations such as weaving, dough bowl carving, cabin building, crafts, music and churning. This should become a major attraction on our section of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

	The cemetery book is progressing.  Maybe someday we can offer it for sale!

							Marvie Shelor

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