From Our Files
Headlines from 102 years of local news.
102 Years Ago – May 14, 1914
The Methodist Ladies Aid — The Methodist Ladies Aid met with Mrs. G.W. Perry Monday evening for their annual business session. The report of the treasurer stated that the Aid had raised about $500 during the past year and the reports of the various committees were also gratifying.
75 Years Ago – May 15, 1941
Graves Funeral Home — On Monday, June 9, the new Graves Funeral Home at 18 Church Street in Presque Isle was open for general inspection by the public, according to an announcement made by Harold K. Graves.
New commander — George W. Black was nominated as the new commander of Ray Goding Post, American Legion, at the Legion headquarters on Main Street in Presque Isle.
50 Years Ago – May 19, 1966
New Jaycee officers — Mellen Fitzherbert and Keith Hayward were installed as president and vice president respectively of the Presque Isle Junior Chamber of Commerce. The ceremony took place at a joint installation banquet with Caribou Jaycees at the Ponderosa Restaurant in Caribou.
Spectacular — The Rev. John J. Harris Council Knights of Columbus conducted a very successful drive for used eyeglasses to be used for needy people, part of a national drive. More than 200 pairs of glasses were donated at Dana’s Pharmacy.
25 Years Ago – May 15, 1991
Recognized — Dick LaPointe, owner of Ashland Auto Supply, was honored as the 1990 CARQUEST Auto Parts “Jobber of the Year” in Maine. The Ashland businessman was presented the award at the annual CARQUEST marketing meeting held in Bangor. The award was presented in behalf of CARQUEST by Earl Seymour, vice president and general manager of Parts Wholesalers Inc. of Bangor.
Winning first place — Richard N. Lord Jr., a sophomore biology instructor at PIHS, was awarded first place in the fourth annual Arts and Entertainment Network National Teacher Grant Competition. The contest was co-sponsored by the cable network and Action for Children’s Television to reward the creative combination of an A&E program with a classroom project. Entitled “The Thread of Life: Present, Past and Future,” Lord’s project was based upon the television program “The Race for the Double Helix,” a dramatic presentation about people involved in the discovery of DNA.
