50 Years Ago

Herald of May 25, 1972

Two junior girls from Tussey Mountain High School died in a two-car collision in heavy fog on Rt. 26 near the Happy Hollow Inn. The girls, Bonnie Giles, 16, of Aitch and Karen Sue Russell, 16, of Cherrytown were on their way to school when their 1970 Chevelle collided with a station wagon.

Marlon Zook of Central High School’s track team won first place in District 6 400-yard dash competition. The win earned him a spot in the state competition.

Appleton Papers held first place in the Southern Blair Slow Pitch Softball League. They defeated teams from Williamsburg and Hers...