50 Years Ago

Herald of Feb. 25, 1971

Snow and ice that had been accumulating since the storm on New Years Day melted in a hurry when the temperatures climbed to a spring-like 53 degrees last week. But the melting snow, combined with rain on Monday, caused streams to overflow their banks for the second time within a nine-day period and cause minor flooding. After the water receded, winter renewed its grip with snow and a return to freezing temperatures. Water ran across highways at various places in the Cove, and swollen streams caused erosion damage to fields and farm lanes in various places. Clover Cre...