25 Years Ago

Herald of Aug. 20, 1998

The Rodney Metzler family was celebrating the 100th anniversary of their farm. Rodney and Gretchen Metzler are the fourth generation to own the farm. Abram Metzler, a Mennonite preacher, moved to the Martinsburg area in 1898 and purchased the farm to support his family of eight.

Clyde G. Lynn, owner of Lynn’s Family Restaurant in East Freedom died from injuries received after falling from the roof of the restaurant. Mr. Lynn was transported by emergency helicopter to Conemaugh Hospital where he later died. He was 63.

Fifty-four gospel groups from 13 states performed at the 23rd Annual Pennsylvania Singing Convention. Rain forced the musicians and audience to take cover under the sale barns at Memorial Park in Martinsburg. Local singers included Jeanne Bolger of Martinsburg, Sam Lykens of Williamsburg, and Tom Smith of Claysburg.