RS Sets $185,950 Budget

Herald of Dec. 31, 1970

The Roaring Spring Borough Council adopted a budget of $185,950 for 1971 at a special meeting Tuesday afternoon. The council retained the same real estate millage which it adopted in 1960 as timber sales since 1964 have been helpful in keeping the millage at the same figure.

After a mostly sunny and pleasant day with a high temperature of 31 degrees, a light snow began falling about 7 p.m. Dec. 25 and continued through the night.

Stephen E. Wineland of Bedford Fire Company was named president of the Allied Volunteer Firemen’s Association of Blair County.

Two exchange students from Buenos Aires, Argentina arrived on Christmas Eve at the home of Mrs. Miriam Brumbaugh.

Edgar C. Sobers, who is retiring Jan. 1 as Blair County Agricultural Agent, has accepted the position of Farm Service Manager with the Martinsburg Milling Company.

CHS had to settle for the runner-up position in the Finals of the Tyrone Holiday Basketball Tourney after Mt. Union.