50 Years Ago

Herald of March 29, 1973

The Dar-Wil Dairy Mart on the Curryville road is installing a new self-service gasoline system. The customer will drive to the pump, request a certain amount of gasoline on an intercom system, serve himself, and pay at the office. The new equipment is being installed by the Barkman Oil Company.

The Morrisons Cove Home is tightening its belt in the face of a cutback in support for its guests who receive state assistance to pay for their care at the institution. Administrator Rev. Charles Heltzel estimated the loss to the home amounted to $8,000 a month. The state reclas...