From Our Files week 8
Headlines from 102 years of local news.
100 Years Ago – Feb. 19, 1914
Masonic installation — In spite of the cold, there was a large audience gathered in the Masonic Hall Friday evening to witness the annual installation of the officers of Trinity Lodge F. & A.M.
The Learned Ladies — The Learned Ladies, which was to be played Monday night by the University of Maine Dramatic Club, was a satire on the affectations of the 17th century, but the subject matter was strikingly modern.
75 Years Ago – Feb. 20, 1941
Maine lumber — Plans were set in motion by prominent northeastern Maine lumber operators to endeavor to install a program whereby 225,000 cords of pulpwood were to be cut and peeled in Aroostook during the next summer. This wholesale pulp project was said to be the most ambitious lumbering operation of its kind ever attempted in The County.
The PI Wildcats — The Presque Isle Wildcats finished their home game slate Tuesday evening with a 10-point victory over Ricker, 48 to 38, in a tilt featuring the ability of the PI crew to score when the points are needed.
50 Years Ago – Feb. 24, 1966
Postal employees honored — Marvin Tarbell and Philip Seavey were recognized by fellow employees for both serving 34 years in the postal service. Marvin was guest of honor at the annual banquet at the Northeastland Hotel and was presented with a retirement certificate. Philip was to be present and honored at the event, but had moved right after retirement.
East side bypass — The Presque Isle City Council asked the State Highway Commission to look into the possibility of a bypass to the east of the city with the increase in traffic through Presque Isle and the possibility of Interstate 95 being extended.
25 Years Ago – Feb. 20, 1991
Pianist recognized — Heather Bissell, a 15-year-old freshman at Presque Isle High School, was recently awarded a certificate for finishing in the top 10 in the national piano competition sponsored by the Baldwin Piano Company.
Merit finalists — PIHS officials announced that Danielle Beaulieu and Jeffrey Vigue, members of the senior class, had been selected as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
