50 Years Ago

Herald of July 12, 1973

Construction on the Homewood Retirement Center in Martinsburg is 75 percent completed, but only seven persons have applied for admission to the 67-bed facility. Ten residents from the Martinsburg area are housed at other Homewood facilities and may be relocated here. The target date for occupancy is September 30.

Meals on Wheels expanded into the Cove, with five Roaring Spring residents receiving meals.

The meals are prepared at Darlene’s Restaurant, Roaring Spring and delivered to the individuals’ homes by volunteers.

Two new teachers were hired by the Spring Cove School Board for the 1973-74 school year. Thomas Wertman was hired as elementary physical education teacher, and Edgar A. Stoltz, intermediate school math teacher.

Tammy Leah Ferry of Roaring Spring RD was awarded the rank of First Class Girl Scout. First Class is the highest rank in Girl Scouting. Tammy is a member of Cadette Girl Scout Troop 686 and has been active in Girl Scouts for eight years.