75 Years Ago

Herald of July 28, 1949

The wettest harvest season in at least 25 years, plus the overflow of terminal elevators along the east coast, struck Morrisons Cove farmers a staggering blow today.

The large dairy opened by Oliver C. Ritchey Aug. 3, 1940, a short distance south west of Martinsburg, and which will observe its ninth anniversary next Wednesday, has grown to be one of the most prominent business establishments in the community.

The Williamsburg, Roaring Spring and Bellwood-Antis High School Bands will present a combined band concert at the Williamsburg Veterans Memorial Field, August 19.

Quick action by the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company saved the barn on the Elmer Metzler farm, between Martinsburg and Curryville, early today.

A “Stars on Parade” unit entirely composed of winners on the famous N.B.C. radio show, will open the Bedford Fair Sunday night, August 7 in a special one-night performance.