100 Years Ago-July 9, 1913
Aroostook Times
A grand celebration — July 4th witnessed one of the best celebrations ever held in Houlton. In honor of the Day every place of business was decorated with bunting and flags and every residence displayed the National colors. The crowd was all good-natured and the absence of intoxication was especially noticeable. It is estimated there were at least 5,000 out of town people here to celebrate.
Chief Whitney had his entire force of patrolmen on duty. The streets leading to the park were kept sprinkled by the Street Dept. Early trains brought visitors from all directions and band concerts greeted them from Market Square and Monument Park.
75 Years Ago-July 14, 1938
Houlton Pioneer Times
Housewifery hints — If chewing gum adheres to a fabric, chill the spot and break off what gum you can. Any residue may be loosened by soaking in turpentine, kerosene or carbon tetrachloride before laundering. Sticky flypaper stains may also be removed by carbon tetrachloride.
Big plans for starch plant — The New England Starch Company broke ground Monday on the construction here of the largest and most modern starch factory in Aroostook County. With 6,200 square feet of floor space and a maximum capacity of 20 tons of finished starch per day, the plant will be located 200 feet west of Franklin street and from State street.
50 Years Ago-July 11, 1963
Houlton Pioneer Times
Ladder for Meduxnekeag fish — Superintendent Paul W. Coleman of the Houlton Water Company announced that construction of a fish ladder in the company’s dam on the Meduxnekeag River was begun last week and should be completed by Sept. 1. The cost of the project should run between $4,000 and $5,000 which will be financed by Houlton Water Company.
File photo 1963
HODGDON HIGH ROYALTY — Vivian Suitter and Ronnie Williams, both juniors at Hodgdon High School, were crowned King and Queen during the school’s Junior and Senior Prom. They were selected from candidates that included Ruth Scott, Linda Cone, Pamela Wilson, Donna Royal, Sharon Kervin, Keith Nason, Gary Stewart, Rodney Ingraham and Kenneth Wilson.
Afternoon soaps — The TV schedule provided by Houlton TV Cable lists the following soap operas in their Wednesday afternoon programming: 12:00 p.m., Love of Life (channels 5, 8); 12:30 p.m. Search for Tomorrow and Guiding Light (channels 5, 8); 1:00 p.m., General Hospital (channel 2); 1:30 p.m., As the World Turns (channels 5, 8); 2:30 p.m., The Doctors (channel 2); 3:30 p.m., Edge of Night and 4:00 p.m. Secret Storm (channels 5 & 8).
25 Years Ago-July 13, 1988
Houlton Pioneer Times
School appointments — The SAD 29 Board of Directors met recently and approved the following appointments. Retained as teaching principal at the Wellington School, Leslie Buswell will continue to teach third grade; Bernadette Smith Farrar has been hired to teach high school social studies and Debra Ann Beaton will be teaching in the Spanish language department. Bridgewater Grammar School has received approval of an action plan filed after a vote to withdraw their students from SAD 42, enabling establishment of their school in Bridgewater for K through 6 grades. Approximately 60 students are expected to attend in the fall.
Hodgdon personals — A picnic potluck was held at the Quint homestead celebrating the birthday of Pat Quint. Relatives and friends attending were Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Quint and family of New York, Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Folsom, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Tidd, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Toner, Mr. and Mrs. David McGillicuddy, Mr. and Mrs. John Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hagan and granddaughter Janet, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Quint and Barrett, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Quint and family, George Quint, Roger Quint and the guest of honor.
