75 Years Ago

Herald of July 2, 1947

Local airplane enthusiasts were excited about the upcoming Operations Air Show scheduled for the Blair County Airport. Beverley “Bevo” Howard, one of the nations top precision acrobatic pilots would be appearing, and Gen. James H. Doolittle, who led the first bombing of Tokyo, was scheduled to be guest of honor.

Martinsburg and Williamsburg churches planned to take up collections to feed the poor in China. The appeal was brought to both towns by Mr. Liu Liang-Mo who spoke to civic organizations in both towns and requested help for China’s starving people.

C. A. Hershberger, owner of the Hershberger Garage in Martinsburg, made his first solo flight in his own Ercoupe plane. His instructor, Frank White, said he made “three nice landings”.

Glenn S. Leidy, local Frigidaire dealer, announced that a new electric home laundry line was being introduced by the Frigidaire.