75 Years Ago

Herald of Dec. 22, 1949

Popular gift packages of apples that carry the “Cove flavor” to more than a dozen states and some foreign countries were being unloaded at the Roaring Spring Post Office. This is the first year the Cove’s largest orchard packed apples in special gift packages, and the response was excellent.

Accepting the presidency of the Martinsburg Booster Association for its silver anniversary year, Blair R. Bice challenged the 100 Boosters and guests attending the president’s reception to “think ahead” for the welfare of the community.

Twenty-six members and guests enjoyed the annu...