50 Years Ago

Herald of July 10, 1969

The dedication of the VFW Little League Ballfield at Memorial Park Marked Martinsburg’s observance of Independence Day. The field, estimated to be worth $25,000, was built by D. Merl Tipton Post 43, Veterans of Foreign Wars, over the last three years. The VFW raised over $7,000 toward the cost of the field. The rest of the cost was paid in the form of donated labor and materials.

Fire caused approximately $1,500 damage to the Carle Pepple home, Roaring Spring RD 1, on the afternoon of July 4. The house is situated along the road between Woodbury and Ore Hill a short distance north of Woodbury. Martinsburg firemen were summoned at 2:40 p.m. after members of the family were unsuccessful in reaching the Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company. A member of the family carried water from a stream near the house to keep down the fire until firemen arrived. The fire started in the living room and caused considerable damage there. There was some damage from smoke and water in other parts of the house.