Compiled by Karen Donato
Staff Writer
White Settlement — About 70 years ago, Mr. Wm. McDonald then living here, walked from Woodstock, N.B. bringing an English Willow walking stick that he gave to Benj. Atherton to plant in his front dooryard; it grew and this fall it girted 18 feet and 9 inches at its base.
Linneus — H.W. Stewart is making preparations for a shooting match to be held at Linneus Corner on Thanksgiving Day. Shooting to begin at 9 o’clock a.m. for 35 fine chickens.
Houlton — Dr. Ebbett has given his buildings a new coat of paint that makes a great improvement.
Potato picker — The many friends of Wm. Bradley the famous potato picker are glad to know that he has secured a good boarding place for the winter.
Houlton Pioneer Times
One for the books — With one prisoner in his car and headed for Bangor. State Trooper Charles F. Marks ran afoul of an overturned truck in the Macwahoc woods Monday night and when he continued on his way, he had two prisoners.
New York City — Simultaneously with the opening of Maine Potato Week more than 10,000 hotel and restaurant people from all over the world attending the opening of the National Hotel Exposition at Grand Central Palace, passed the booth featuring the Maine potato educational exhibit.
Golden pass — Fletcher Rogers, Franklin Street received from Percy R. Todd, president of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad, a gold pass for life over the railroad lines in honor of his 41 years of service.
Oakfield — A wild goose, disabled during the storm was taken in by the Oakfield Community High School students where it will be cared for until it is able to continue on its way. 
WINNERS IN AROOSTOOK AGRICO POTATO RAISING CONTEST — Aroostook Agricultural students who divided the $450 prize money this year in the fourth annual potato raising contest sponsored by the American Agricultural Chemical Company are from left in front, Beecher Edgecomb, Limestone; Lewis Price, Ashland; Almond Edgecomb, Limestone, Carl Annett, Houlton. Second row, Hannibal Drew, Caribou, Kenneth La Pointe, Limestone, second prize winner; Bertrand Kelly, Limestone. Third row, John Houghton, Fort Fairfield; Kenneth Everett, Fort Fairfield; Harold Annett, Houlton; Philip Flannery, Fort Fairfield, Franklin Reid, Fort Fairfield; and back, Harvey Nightingale, Fort Fairfield; Carl Coffin, Ashland; Lyman Getchell, Limestone, winner of the contest; and James Hanningan, Houlton.
Houlton Pioneer Times
Leaving Houlton — Dr. J.A. Donovan of Houlton, a practicing physician here since 1913 following his graduation from Harvard Medical School in 1912, closed his office this week in Market Square.
Vandals strike —Houlton police were investigating the malicious destruction of windows in stores of 11 merchants, three automobiles and two homes over the weekend by vandals armed with an air rifle or air pistol.
Salvation Army Drive — Workers in the 1959 Salvation Army Finance Drive were presented certificates of appreciation for helping the organization raise the largest amount in the history of the Army. The total was $4,133. Those participating were Keith Thompson, Mrs. Sedlar, Percy Hoar, Gene Nelson, general chairman, Harold Inman, Captain Mervin Sedlar, Mel Putnam, Mrs. Ransford Tidd, Dr. Charles Oehrig and Bert Wetmore.
Monticello hunting trip — Garth Folsom, Arnold Good, Dana Cheney, Clifton Miller and Harold Good of Monticello and Hilston Carpenter of Gorham spent several days hunting at the Vaughn Folsom camp. Overnight guests were Glen Manuel of Littleton and Al Jewell.
Sherman Mills — The Merry Makers Club met at the clubhouse with Marjorie Humphrey and Myrtle Hartford as co-hostesses. Others attending were Evelyn McDonald, Hazel Cox, Pauline Cox, Blanche Robinson, Glenda Gadbois, Laurine Caldwell, Ethel Morgan and Rinda Elwell.
Houlton Pioneer Times
Service awards — HRH employees who have served 20 years include, Althea Lee, Marjorie Grant, Jeanette Farrar, Gladys Keith and Dorothy Campbell, all in nursing. Two employees, Phyllis Hubert, nursing and Dorothy McDonald had 25 years. Alta Somerville accumulated 40 years of service including her work at the Aroostook General and Madigan Memorial Hospital.
Boosters Club — There will be an organizational meeting for all persons interested in forming a boy’s basketball boosters club at the high school.
Skehan’s Market — Going out of business sale, 20 percent off all groceries and wine, also store fixtures.
Commended student — Houlton High School has been notified that one of its seniors has been designated a Commended Student in the 1985 Merit Program. Lewis H. Cleale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cleale placed in the top five percent of over one million participants in the 30th annual competition.
Smithsonian noted — Bruce Bradbury’s Company, Bradbury and Bradbury Wallpapers might be small, but certainly prestigious; Smithsonian Institute rates him as one of the seven best manufacturers in the world! Bradbury was born in Houlton; his dad was from Bridgewater and his mother from Island Falls. His company is located in California.
