50 Years Ago

Herald of Oct. 9, 1969

Martinsburg Borough Council will write to United Transmissions, Inc., demanding better television cable service for the company’s subscribers in Martinsburg. The action was taken by council at a meeting following a formal complaint from Ralph Bowers, who appeared in person, and several other residents who complained in telephone calls to councilmen. mr. Bowers declared that the borough should demand better service or revoke the franchise under which United Transmission is authorized to operate in Martinsburg. The same company, a subsidiary of United Utilities, operates in Roaring Spring and Claysburg.

The Roaring Spring Fire Company’s Ambulance Club purchased a 1964 Cadillac ambulance last week at a cost of $2,900 from the Pfund Superior Sales, Inc.

The 1964 Cadillac ambulance will replace a 1953 Chevrolet ambulance used for more than ten years by the Roaring Spring company. The latest addition to the company’s fleet of equipment is not white but is a soft yellow.