Looking Back – June 7

2007

Crews preparing Central Middle School gymnasium for demolition found a time capsule deposited Nov. 10, 1922, the day the building was dedicated and construction begun.

1992

Dr. Carroll James, the only doctor practicing in Hope for 20 years, announced his intention to retire July 1.

1967

Door-to-door mail delivery began for residents in Crump Estates, Hiker Trace and Edgewood additions who had mailboxes placed on their homes and a hard-surface walk or driveway leading from the street to the mailbox.