50 Years Ago

Herald of May 31, 1973

John Wareham of Martinsburg estimated 414 camping units were on hand for the fourth annual Westward Ho Campout of the National Campers and Hikers Association held at Memorial Park in Martinsburg over Memorial Day weekend.

Roaring Spring Enterprises purchased the apple packing plant owned by the Cove Apple Packers Cooperative. The Co-op had fallen into financial difficulties, and in March its members voted to sell the plant and dissolve the co-op.

Michael Claycomb and Luann Lingenfelter were crowned May Day king and queen at the opening of the May Day program at the Clays...