Is everyone ready for the big football game this weekend? Are you looking forward to watchng the game or just eating the food?
Well, although it will be played in California, Lexington does have a connection to The Super Bowl in the name of Steve Davis. Let's look back to when a Lexington High School alumnus was on his way to play against the Minnesota Vikings as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers specialty team. If you were here during that time, you already know that we're going back to 1975!
On the front page, there were of course the usual first-of-the-year headlines like 'Events in Review' and the annual bird count. There were also headlines about:
- Lexington City Councilman selection
- Replacing a sewer line on Country Club Dr.
- Two deaths - Jay Jones and a Fairfield man who died in an accident while on a motorcycle
- 250 trees planted in Jackson Cemetery
Along with the spotlight on Davis from the 1975 issue, a photo of the commemorative golden football that was given to Davis is included below.
We're also taking a look at the engagement and wedding announcements from the Jan. 1st issue in 1975. Congratulations!
- Engagements: Miss Sheryl Denny Joyce, miss Cherrie Lyn Groah, and miss Joanna Price Fainter
- Weddings: Judith Maria Hartis, Buelah Jonhson, Mary Faye Hamby, Susan Velzora Smith, and Dona Cecilia Hinton.
*Bonus* An advertisement for Rockbridge County's First Baby of the Year Contest. The ad included the rules and the prizes that would be given to the winner. Do you remember who the first baby of the year was in 1975? If you do, send us a message on Faceboook!
Look for the answer in next week's Flashback Friday!
