100 YEARS AGO Thursday, Feb. 16, 1922from the Gloucester Gazette

Hayes Store High School Senior Class has finally decided on their class colors, motto, etc. Motto: “Climb though the Rock be rugged.” Colors: Old gold and dark blue. Flower: Sweet Pea.

from the Mathews Journal

A telegram received by Hon. J. Sears from Hon. Gilbert L. Diggs states that Route Nine of the State Highway System has been approved by the Road Committees of the two Houses of the Legislature which have been holding public hearings upon the bill providing for changes in the State System. As amended the Route Nine referred to carries among its provision a road betw...