50 Years Ago

Herald of May 13, 1971

Dale W. Detwiler, president of the board of trustees at Nason Hospital, was the featured speaker at a dedication ceremony for the hospital’s new wing. Several hundred persons toured the new facilities at an open house.

Lester H. Holsinger, 83, a leader in financial and civic affairs in Martinsburg, died on May 6.

The Northern Bedford School Board gave tentative approval to a three-mill tax hike in the district.

Ronda Corle was elected president of the Shamrock 4-H Club in Woodbury Township, Blair County.

Helen Metzler of Curryville was presented with the Mother of t...