50 Years Ago

Herald of Oct. 11, 1973

William Royer, 31, of Roaring Spring RD was badly burned in a power line construction accident near Plymouth N.H. He was helping to set a pole when the pole came in contact with an energized line overhead. Mr. Royer’s legs were badly burned, and his left arm was burned to a lesser extent. He was being treated at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was employed by H.D. Blattenberger.

Robert J. Brubaker, 30, of Yellow Springs near Williamsburg, suffered a deep laceration and crush injuries of the abdomen when he was caught between a wagon and another vehicle whil...