50 Years Ago

Herald of Jan. 13, 1972

Pa. Gov. Milton Shapp’s administration was calling for the reform of the Milk Marketing law to take away the power of the Milk Marketing Board to fix retail prices. The details were outlined in a letter that was mailed to local dairy farmers. Local farmers believed it would hurt the price of milk and put smaller dairies out of business while consumers believed it would lead to more competition and lower prices.

A kidney dialysis machine purchased for the late George R. Rothwell of Roaring Spring RD was given to the Altoona Hospital in compliance with a request made by Mr. Rothwell. Mr. Rothwell, 28, died in Dec., 1971. Friends raised funds to purchase the machine for Rothwell to use at home so that he would not need to make trips to a Pittsburgh hospital for dialysis.

A surprise reception was held at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Social Hall to honor the Rev. and Mrs. Gerald E. Moorehead on the 10th anniversary of their service to the Martinsburg parish.