The jug was phony but the game was real. This weekly penny ante poker game in the kitchen at Wrexham. called Wrexham Hall, was located at Old Centralia and Iron Bridge roads, before Chesterfield Meadows was built and it was moved to Old Wrexham Road. Among these three old friends, the weekly penny ante poker game took place during most of the 1950’s. Pictured from left: Stanley Hague, former and Dale District Supervisor; Jerry Harwell of Harwell’s Hardware in Chester on Centre Street and James (Jimmy) Davis, Chester accountant whose office was in the basement of Magee’s Drug Store…
Browsing: Community
MAY 11 JOHN TYLER ALUMNI RECEPTION – 5 P.M. UNTIL 6 P.M. Nicholas Center, Chester Campus, 13100 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Reception for graduates of John Tyler Community College’s Nursing Program. CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL “I’D RATHER BE CRAZY THAN LAZY CHALLENGE – 3 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Free. Activities include “Minute to Win” events, fitness and local history trivia. 3800 Cougar Tl. MAY 12 CHESTER ROTARY CLUB GRILLIN’ ON THE GREEN and A Taste of Chester – 5 p.m. until 8:30 p. m. Tickets will be sold at gate. Village Green and Centre Street. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING – 1 p.m.…
The Chester Garden Club members will have a plant sale on Saturday, May 21 at the Chester Farmers Market on the Village Green from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Assorted perennials, herbs, and small shrubs will be available. All proceeds will be used by the Garden Club to beautify Chester.
Magnolia Grange will be closed from May 13 to the 18 for HVAC installation. That means some of our artifacts will require moving out of harm’s way, wrapped and placed in protection. The contractor has re-organized his proposed schedule such that Magnolia Grange will be without air conditioning for the shortest time possible. The HVAC system is a needed repair so bear with Chesterfield County and be patient as the repairs are being made. You may be called upon to help secure any artifacts removed out of harm’s way. If you can assist the docents, please call the office at…
Dark clouds and drizzle did not damper the spirits of hundreds of seniors last week who braved the elements to attend Chesterfield’s Annual TRIAD Senior’s Day. Motorist Assistance Gilbert Lewis provided traffic control and answered questions at his post adjacent to the church driveway and parking lot, he is already seasoned on helping others. “I’ve been with Motorist Assistance for three years plus now,” Lewis explained, a smile beaming from his friendly face. “I wanted to be an Auxiliary Patrol Officer but couldn’t because of my age. That’s okay, this is the next best thing and as close to being…
As part of the Chester Community Association’s (CCA) efforts to recognize local businesses for exemplary upkeep of their property, Buckingham Court near the corner of West Hundred Road and Buckingham Street was recently honored with the Orchid Award. Dr. Joe Hillier cared for the property when he opened his dental practice there several years ago. But he credits the work of Patty Rudd with Celtic Green for her maintaining the beauty of the landscape. Pictured are Kristi Higgins (CCA) presenting Dr. Joe Hillier with the award.
The Chesterfield County Department of General Services is reminding citizens that free mulch is available at the county’s two convenience centers. General Services operates two convenience centers for waste disposal and recycling. Woody debris that customers drop at the centers is shredded into mulch that is then made available to citizens for free. “Shredding the woody debris into mulch enables us to accomplish two things,” Environmental Manager Jeff Howard said. “It provides a way for us to give back to the community, and it reduces the amount of woody debris that otherwise would be placed in a landfill.” With springtime…
Brock’s Bar-b-que Restaurant & Catering has a vinegar base bar-b-que sauce that keeps you coming back. It is the kick – a great mustard/vinegar base with a kick that is distinctive and enticing. You will find it perfect for dipping your bar-b-que chicken, beef or pork. The sauce helped kick-start a successful catering business 41 years ago for Charlie and Doris Brock and a successful restaurant business that is celebrating its 29th anniversary on Thursday, May 12. Now retired for nearly 17 years, their sons, Timmy and Jimmy, continue on with their traditions, recipes, and reputation for good service and…
Think nearly 150 years ago and it is May in the little Village of Chester. A fierce battle is raging outside a little yellow house known simply then as the Winfree House. The woman who lives there approaches Colonel William Fowler of the Union troops with a fierce glare in her eyes, walked to the lane fence and, in a tone of voice indicating she was both angry and excited, ordered him to take the guns away; and tells him to leave. The sound and blasts from the cannon are breaking the glass panes in the windows of her home.…
Long-time Chester resident, Elton Rutherford Beverly died after a brief illness at CJW hospital on April 29, with his wife by his side. In the late 1970s Elton Rutherford Beverly was not only a fan of the arts, but especially the performing arts. He was active with the John Rolfe Players, a local theatre group, based in Chester. He recently contributed funds to the building of the Chesterfield Center for the Arts and purchased a seat that is inscribed JRP Member & Actor. He was an avid supporter of the Chesterfield Center for the Arts and served on its board…