50 Years Ago

Herald of June 13, 1974

After a spell of dry weather, parts of the Cove were blasted with wind and rain that occurred in isolated spots Monday evening. The Federal Aviation Agency at the Blair County Airport measured .47 inch of precipitation with peak winds of 33 miles an hour, occurring at 6:46 p.m.

Pledges to the Roaring Spring Fire Company’s building fund campaign reached $195,643 this week.

Mrs. Helen Beach of Martinsburg, former Nason Hospital director of nurses, was honored by hospital staff members and friends in a special dinner Wednesday, June 5, at Chilcoat’s Restaurant, East Freedom. Mrs. Beach is the wife of Joseph C. Beach, Martinsburg borough manager.

The Central High School baseball squad won its first District 6 championship Tuesday night blanking Laurel Valley 5-0 in the title game at Lilly. A district title is the highest honor to be earned in high school baseball competitions in Pa.