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 Scho...