100 Years Ago-Apr. 22, 1914
Aroostook Times
Annual Barn Dance — The annual Barn Dance given by the Royal Neighbors was held Thursday night at Mansur Hall and was attended by a record-breaking crowd. The costumes were grotesque. So large was the crowd that the dancing space of the hall was encroached upon. Bryson’s orchestra furnished a fine program. The judges awarded prizes for best costume to Miss Mary Cyr, Mrs. F. Willett, W. C. Clifford and F. N. Willett.
Of local interest — Chas. H. Berry will have a carload of horses by Express Thursday; call at his stables and see them. Campbell’s lunchroom on Court street was opened up to the public on Saturday. Harry Mooer, who has been employed by the American Express Co. for the past two years, has resigned his position. C. E. Milliken of Island Falls was in town Friday to attend the meeting of wild landowners.
75 Years Ago-Apr. 20, 1939
Houlton Pioneer Times
Snowballs vs. streetlights — Destruction of street lights has become such a problem to the Houlton Water Company that an appeal is hereby made to parents to curb this practice among children. Snowballs make such an effective weapon, that no sooner are new lights up than a call comes in that they have been destroyed. Lights on a dozen poles were put up Wednesday morning and 17 more had to be replaced this morning.
Thunderstorm raises havoc in Monticello — A barn and its contents were burned and two men were rendered unconscious when the first electrical storm of this year played pranks at Monticello on Wednesday. A bolt of lightning struck the house of George Hutchinson Jr., causing no apparent damage to the building. Mr. Hutchinson and his brother, however, who were in the cellar at the time, were knocked unconscious by the bolt. The men’s wives restored George to consciousness but Charles was brought to the Houlton office of Dr. Frank Jackson before he recovered. Very soon after the house was struck, the barn caught fire from a second lightning bolt.
50 Years Ago-Apr. 16, 1964
Houlton Pioneer Times
B-52 Low-level flights to begin — Strategic Air Command B-52 bombers will make low-level flights for an indefinite period over northern and eastern Maine beginning Monday. The low-level portion of the flights, nicknamed “Operation Poker Deck 8-3” will be flown at altitudes of 500 to 1,000 feet above the highest point above a predetermined route.
File photo 1964
ROYALTY CANDIDATES — A highlight of the annual PTA Fair at the Littleton School will be the selection of the King and Queen. Candidates are, from left, seated: Sally Corey of grade 7, Sheila Chapman of grade 5, and Shirley Chapman of grade 8. Standing: Elwood Prosser of grade 7, Steven Lee of grade 6, Paula Woodworth of grade 6, Terrance Fitzpatrick of grade 5 and Ronald Gravelle of grade 8.
Bridgewater Extension elects officers — The Extension Service met Wednesday and new officers were elected as follows: chairman, Mrs. Louis Boyce; assistant, Mrs. Thomas Cook; secretary and assistant, Mrs. Dan Bradstreet and Mrs. Raymond Bell; clothing leader, Mrs. Milton Allen; foods, Mrs. Ray Yerxa; home management, Mrs. Percy Sargent; treasurer, Mrs. Lacey Corey; Know Your Neighbor chairman, Mrs. Thomas Cook; and safety chairman, Mrs. Victor Ketchum.
25 Years Ago-Apr. 19, 1989
Houlton Pioneer Times
Patten students as Young Authors — Three students from the Patten Grammar School were selected to participate in the 1989 Young Authors Institute at Limestone High School. Chosen from the fourth grade was Anne Marie Anderson for her story, “Galbadoor.” Two students were chosen from the fifth grade, Abigail Engroff for her story, “A Horrifying Trip” and Jonathan Parker for his story, Cedar Waxwing.”
Casco Northern sponsors road racing series — Casco Northern Bank will again sponsor the Casco Northern Challenging road racing series. The Northern Challenge is a series of five 5-mile road races in Aroostook County providing people with an opportunity to compete in quality races with the emphasis placed on participation.
