Headlines from 100 years of local news.
100 Years Ago – Aug. 30, 1916
Road work — Hon. B. Frank Smith of Woodstock is expending $10,000 on the Houlton road. His intention is to make a permanent road, although they are finding difficulty in getting sufficient help, as every man seems busy at this time of year.
Paint job — The White and Dalton block in Union Square is receiving a coat of paint this week, which adds greatly to the appearance of the buildings.
75 Years Ago – Aug. 28, 1941
Success! — The Hodgdon High School Field Day benefit held last week was a success. Nearly $93 was raised for the band. Two ballgames were played, one with Monticello and the other with Houlton Grange Store men. The second had to be called on account of darkness. The Hodgdon team won both games. The dance in the evening was very well attended.
Buying trip — Mrs. Gertrude Bither returned Sunday evening from a two-week buying trip in Boston and New York City. She returned by way of Bar Harbor and the Maine coast.
50 Years Ago – Aug. 31, 1966
Winners announced — Mr. Richard Harmon, manager of the Montgomery Ward Catalog Sales Agency, has announced the winners of the door prizes given at their recent grand opening. The winner of the stereo was Mrs. Mabel White of Houlton. Mrs. Dana Briggs of Monticello received the transistor radio, while the set of dishes went to Mrs. D.K. Lilley of Bangor.
Leaving — The Rev. and Mrs. Phillip Huff and family, were honored recently at a going away party. Mr. Huff, who has been pastor of the Church of the Nazarene for the past two years, is going into the evangelistic field and they will make their new home in South Portland.
25 Years Ago – Aug. 26, 1991
Winners — First place in Patten’s sesquicentennial parade was awarded to George Landy and Sons Trucking. Second place went to The Patten Cub Scout Pack 205 and third place went to the McKenney’s Clothing Store float.
Anniversary celebrated — Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hannigan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 28 and 29 at the Lawnmere Inn in South Boothbay Harbor. A prayer was offered by son-in-law, John Erikson, and a toast was given by Ernest Robinson. A cake was presented by the daughters.
