100 Years Ago

Herald of March 14, 1924

For the first in Cove High history, an honor roll was to be made of all graduating students who attained above a 90 percent average during their attendance at the school. The large number of 1924 students who excelled in scholarship in addition to five other categories, brought about the faculty’s decision to list the following: Rosanna Garner, valedictorian; Ella Sorrick, salutatorian; David Alberston, Emma Acker, Wilmer Kensinger, Fred Everhart and Calvin Hetrick.

A specially designed watch charm was received by E.S. Furry of New Enterprise from the State Land Bank for his ability to raise 400 bushels of potatoes on a measured acre.

Graydon Brubaker returned home after completing a 10-week course in window dressing and sign painting in Chicago.

O.H. Wager announced his candidacy for Representative in the General Assembly from Blair County.