50 Years Ago

Herald of July 10, 1969

The dedication of the VFW Little League Ballfield at Memorial Park Marked Martinsburg’s observance of Independence Day. The field, estimated to be worth $25,000, was built by D. Merl Tipton Post 43, Veterans of Foreign Wars, over the last three years. The VFW raised over $7,000 toward the cost of the field. The rest of the cost was paid in the form of donated labor and materials.

Fire caused approximately $1,500 damage to the Carle Pepple home, Roaring Spring RD 1, on the afternoon of July 4. The house is situated along the road between Woodbury and Ore Hill a shor...