50 Years Ago

Herald of June 24, 1971

An auction was planned at Cove High to dispose of the contents of the old brownstone building at Bean Hill, including unused furniture and equipment, much of it in storage for many years.

Lon Gates of Northern Bedford High School was a candidate for state FFA president or vice president at FFA Activities Week.

A colonial design was selected for the new Martinsburg Post Office. Three buildings near the square were being demolished to make room for it.

The Blue Ridge Quartet and the Jacobs Bros. Quartet were booked to perform at Memorial Park for the 52nd annual Memorial...