50 Years Ago

Herald of May 22, 1969

The need for at least 50 more employees at the Martinsburg Shoe Factory was emphasized by Vincent J. Renda, plant manager for the shoe company, at the dinner meeting of the Martinsburg Booster Association. Mr. Renda pointed out that the shoe company is prospering and has a heavy backlog of orders but urgently needs more employees to meet its present production schedules. The present plant force is close to 500, and the company is by far the largest employer in Martinsburg.

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