100 Years Ago

Herald of Aug. 1, 1924

The stage was set for the Labor Day races at the Altoona speedway. Tommy Milton, world renowned driver, was first to sign up for the 250-mile championship event. An estimated crowd of 12,000 spectators were expected.

According to state instructions, the Woodbury dam was to be fished out on Aug. 21. The permit applied for was received and the dam would be drawn off and fish sold out in shares. It had been many years since this operation had been done.

Ten horse races with purses of $500 were scheduled events for the Blair County fair at Altoona driving park in mid-August....