50 Years Ago

Herald of May 10, 1973

It’s apple blossom time in the Cove. The blossoms will still be on the trees this weekend, but all varieties except Romes will be past their peak according to veteran orchardist Edwin Bridenbaugh. Bridenbaugh said conditions were ideal for pollination–fairly warm and sunny–before the rain moved in.

Martinsburg Borough Council formally annexed the Wineland tract east of Oakdale Road at their monthly meeting. The tract, more than 30 acres in all, covers the area between Oakdale Road and Hoover Drive, including the site of the borough’s wells. The tract is being laid out in...