50 Years Ago

Herald of May 27, 1971

The Williamsburg Community School Board adopted its 1971-72 budget which called for a three-mill tax increase.

The Martinsburg Booster Association formed a non-profit housing corporation for the purpose of seeking a site to build an apartment complex for the elderly, handicapped and young married families.

Seventy-three seniors graduated from Claysburg-Kimmel High School on May 24. Class valedictorian Kathy Burket won seven awards at the ceremony.

The Central High School Band was declared the grand champion of the State Lions Parade in Allentown.

Nineteen Blair County co...