75 Years Ago

Herald of Aug. 21, 1947

Public opposition to the proposed reorganization of schools in the Central Cove area was becoming more vocal. School directors attributed the opposition to misinformation and rumor, and hoped a public to ease the confusion by holding a public meeting with County School superintendent J. E. Butts.

The Blue Mountain Cannery in Martinsburg set a new record for corn canning. M. V. Bankert, superintendent, reported a one day production of 16,975 cases, or 407,300 cans.

The state highway department was planning to rebuild the highway from Loysburg Gap to Yellow Creek. The new road would extend from Cottle’s Service Station, at the intersection with Route 46 at Yellow Creek, to the bridge at Loysburg Gap, opposite the Merle Hall home.

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Honsaker celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home on Cove Lane with a surprise gathering of friends and family. Mr. Honsaker was credited with introducing thoroughbred Holstein cattle to the Cove.